Health Presentation

Bullying is a form of Harassment

Hello Everyone!

As we approach Bullying Awareness Week and wrap up our unit on Harassment, let us reflect on some of the decisions we have made. Some of our actions have been good in supporting those who are victims of bullying. Others, need to think about how we can change our attitudes toward bullying. It is around us. We all see it. 

Watch the following video clips and identify the:

- harasser

- victim

- form of harassment

- what can be done in this situation to solve the problem

And HERE is one more.

Remembrance Day

Throughout our country's history, Canada has shown their strength as a military leader, participating in many global disputes, but most notably World War 1 (1914-1918) and World War 2 (1939-1945). Although not directly impacted on the home front, "Canada was eagerly ready to support the United Kingdom against Germany and its allies". Some of Canada's greatest contributions in World War 1 were at Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, and the Somme. 

Today, many roles the Canadian Armed Forces take are as peacekeepers. Veterans Affairs Canada say that Canada is a leader in peacekeeping around the world. 

Here are two videos that share some of the wars and battles that Canada has been involved in. 

In a well organized, detailed paragraph comment on this blog post using the guiding questions below. Please ensure that you have: done some research, composed your thoughts, EDITED YOUR WORK!!! EDIT EDIT EDIT. 

1. What is one word that describes Canadian soldiers? What does this word mean?
2. Why would you use this word to describe a Canadian soldier?
(USE EXAMPLES FROM THE WEBSITES OR THE VIDEOS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER).
3. Conclude your thoughts!

Sequence Paragraphs

Today in class we continued our discussion on sequence paragraphs. We developed success criteria as a class. We know that this type of paragraph needs to:
- have a topic sentence
- use sequential words (ex. first, then, next, after, finally, etc.)
- list materials or ingredients
- include clear, well-organized steps
- have a concluding sentence
- edit and revise final copy and check for COPS (capitals, organization, punctuation, and spelling). 

Remember that some of these steps (topic sentence, well organized ideas, and concluding sentence) are needed in all written paragraphs. 

Here is the hook we used in class today!!! Enjoy.

  

Lincoln Alexander

On October 19, 2012, at 90 years of age, Lincoln Alexander, a former Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister, and Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario died. Not many can say that they were a Federal Cabinet Minister, the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, or even a Member of Parliament, but Mr. Alexander, or Linc as he was known by many, was. Linc held these titles at various points in his life as the first black person to do so. He leaves behind a great legacy. Lincoln Alexander's body lies in state for people to visit and remember his life of accomplishments and firsts at Queen's Park. There will be a state funeral for Lincoln Alexander on October 26. 

CTV News presents an excellent article and video about the recent events of Lincoln Alexander. 

In a well developed paragraph, please comment on the following questions. 

1. What are your thoughts about the death of a public figure? 

2. Many of you probably do not know who Lincoln Alexander was or what he accomplished. Why is it important for us, students and adults, to learn about people who made a difference in our country?

3. Sometimes when a person dies, community flags are lowered to half-mast? Why is this a tradition? What does this mean?

4. Read and comment on one other blog post. Be sure it is meaningful, on topic discussion.

A New Catholic Saint with a Canadian Connection

St. Kateri Tekakwitha was canonized a saint on October 21, 2012. Here are two news outlets that share articles and videos about St. Kateri's life and her canonization. The first is from the Globe and Mail  the second is from CTV.

In a well developed paragraph, please post your answers to the following questions. 

Who is Kateri Tekakwitha?
What are your thoughts about St. Kateri's life? 

In our world today, who do you think should be canonized a saint? Why?

Please reply to one other blog comment. Make sure that it is on topic and meaningful discussion.

Felix Baumgartner

Ready...Set...Jump...

Did you watch Felix Baumgartner break the sound barrier? Click here to watch the jump and read more about it!

War of 1812

As we prepare for our field trip on October 16th, look at this Graphic Novel from the CBC website. 

War of 1812: Been There, Won That, Click Here

Post a personal reflection to the graphic novel! What are your thoughts? What are you looking forward to learning tomorrow on our field trip? What are you looking forward to seeing on our field trip tomorrow?

This Is The War of 1812

The Battle of New Orleans, 1814

Monster In a Jar

Think of two things:

1. Respond by brainstorming some ideas in the comment box. Put your first name after your post.  

If you were going to create a monster, what would it look like? What kind of descriptive words would describe your monster? Would it smell? Would it be small? Would it have fur, scales, or feathers? Would it talk? Would it move? Would it be a blob? Start generating some ideas of a monster you could create over this long weekend!

2. If you were going to design a science lab, what are some things that it would have in it? Come to school with a quick sketch. Use GOOS paper for this activity!

Add Detail

Hi Class... Remember to add lots of details to your writing. Watch the Flocabulary video and look for key words that can help remind you to expand your ideas when writing. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MByd3HYWwRE

Kelly Clarkson GLOGs

Check out another AWESOME GLOG! 

Kelly Clarkson (Stonger)

Come Together by The Beatles

Come Together on Prezi

Forever Young - Alphaville

Look at this AMAZING GLOG created by Cristina.

Human Dignity Glogs

Check out some more grade 7 GLOGS on Human Dignity.

Terry Fox

Muhammad Ali

Princess Diana Glog

http://www.glogster.com/cris-cris/pinboard-glog-by-cris-cris/g-6lgcphepppajlqq0lparha0?s=imgglog

This is a fantastic GLOG created by Cristina in grade 7!

The Stations of the Cross

Here is a fantastic presentation of the Stations of the Cross prepared and presented by the Gr. 7 students at our school.  Thank you for all of your hard work and positive effort that you put into this reflective journey for all staff and students.  

How Do I Bisect Angles?

I hope that you all have found bisecting angles an interesting concept. I hope that you can use this to help you study and remember the steps of bisecting angles when you are asked to use a compass. 

The Titanic

The RMS Titanic 

One hundred years ago today, April 10, 1912, the pride of the White Star Line, The Titanic, set sail from Southampton, England to New York City. Along that voyage, the 'unsinkable' ship hit an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean.  This led to the great ship sinking off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 15, 1912. 

Theory of How The Titanic Sunk

The Wreck of the Titanic

Survivor Interviews 

Your task is to research some facts that YOU find interesting about the Titanic and organize them into a reflection about this great ship and tragedy. Post your comments here.  

What does your ideal school look like?

If you could design your own school what would it look like or sound like?  How would students learn? How would teachers teach? What would be going on if I walked into a school you have created.

Here is a video where Sir Ken Robinson, a forward thinker in education shares his thoughts of an ideal school!  What are yours? 

March Break

Post some comments to keep the class updated on your March Break adventures!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivanwalsh/4186041651/sizes/m/in/photostream/

21st Century Teaching and Learning

21st Century Teaching and Learning Initiative on Prezi

This is a short Prezi I created for a presentation on 21st Century Teaching and Learning.

Shrove Tuesday?!?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcusleemitchell/5508311667/

I am aware of many occasions' origins that we recognize throughout the year. However, there are still some that I do not understand why they exist. One, for example is today, Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras... It seems like just a regular Tuesday. 

What is the significance behind this day? Where did it come from? Why do we eat pancakes today? Post what you can find out in a well written, organized paragraph! 

Virtual Choir

Here are a few videos that I find interesting and would like you to critique.  Please watch them and provide an insightful response to what you see and hear.  

Is this something that you like? Do you think this is the way music is headed in the future?  These are just a couple questions that may guide your response. 

Videos That Go Viral

Canadian musicians have a lot to offer.  Here is another video that a Canadian band has created that has gone viral.  Read an article to learn more about Walk off the Earth.

WHERE IN THE WORLD????

Can you identify this famous world structure???