Math Last week - We continued learning about input/output tables. Students looked at tables and determined the number pattern. This week - Students will continue working on input/output tables. This time, they will need to evaluate expressions. For example, complete the table for 3n + 1 if n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc. Students will substitute the number for the variable and solve the expression. We will also start looking at how we can graph the input/output tables. Students will practice labelling the x and y axis. Homework: Students in Ms. Pond's class need to finish the input/output tables assigned Science Last week - Students were given 25 straws, 15 paper clips and 60 cms of masking tape and in groups, were challenged to make a bridge 30 cms long that a golf ball could travel across. They needed to plan and use their scientific knowledge such as the strongest shape in nature and real life bridge designs. This week - Students will be completing the good copy of their bridge blueprint. Groups will be testing their bridges to see if the golfball will pass over the bridge at least 3 out of 5 trials. We will be starting Topic 1: Types of Structures in the Structures and Forces unit. The new vocabulary students will be learning include: structures, function, forces, load, natural and manufactured structures, design, mass, frame and shell structures. Science Fair: Please note that students will need a log book next Friday.
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Last week: Students finished divisibility and wrote a quiz. We started learning a new language in math: algebra! Students learned what a variable, numerical coefficient, constant and algebraic expression were. We practiced translating from words to symbols and vice versa. For example, students wrote a number decreased by seven to x - 7. We also learned that than is a switch word. Homework: 7A, 7B and 7C please get your divisibility tests signed for Monday, September 25th. 7D and 7E - your test will be returned on Monday. This week: We will start looking at relationships in patterns and input/output tables. Science Last week: Students reviewed manipulated (independent), responding (dependent) variables and controls. In groups, students read a series of Sponge Bob experiments and had to answer a series of questions about the variables and results. We watched some Myth Busters videos and students had to determine the manipulated and responding variables in each. The link for the videos are below. We also reviewed graphing and students completed a line graph and bar graph in class. Homework: Students will choose one graph from their science booklets to complete at home. These are due on Monday. This week: Classes will be completing graphing and doing a quick review on observations versus inferences. In groups, students will be constructing a golf ball bridge as the introduction to our Structures and Forces unit. Math
Last week: Classes have been working on divisibility! Students made a booklet with the rules, we completed several stations and then concluded with a divisibility game. Students also worked on their 12x multiplication tables. It is expected that students in Grade 7 can multiply fairly quickly and accurately. If we have noticed gaps, we will be sending home sheets that students can practice on at home. It is extremely important that students have this skill, as it will increase confidence and accuracy in math. This week: On Monday, September 18th 7A, 7B ad 7C will be having a quiz on divisibility. On Tuesday, September 19th, 7E and 7D will take the quiz. Students are encouraged to review the rules before the quiz. Students are able to use their divisibility booklet for the quiz; however we encourage them to take the time to practice and remember them. If they choose to use their booklets, the rubric will be slightly different. After the quiz, classes will be starting algebraic expressions. They will be learning math vocabulary such as: numerical coefficient, constant term, variable and start to find relationships in patterns. Science Last week: We continued working on our introductory unit. Students learned WHMIS symbols, lab safety and metric conversion. This week: We will be reviewing how to write a science lab and also graphing. Our first unit will be Structures and Forces. Science Fair: We are excited to say we have started the science fair project. Students have tentatively chosen partners and topics. They have been assigned a room and teacher that they will be working in on Fridays. We have asked that they have their research question decided by Friday, September 29th. In Grade 7, we use math booklets to supplement our learning of the curriculum. Students have three options in obtaining these booklets:
1. Students can bring in $15 to their teachers and purchase the 8 math booklets for the year. 2. Students can print these booklets at home by: - logging in to NCKodiak webpage - selecting the KODIAK VLC page from the student page - selecting student links - scrolling down and choosing Grade 7 practice books - typing in username: kodiakstudent password: M@th15fun! 3. Teachers will provide a laminated copy of the booklet for class. Please choose one of the options and let your math teacher know by Friday, September 15th.
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Last Week: We started off math with a math scavenger hunt! Students needed to solve various math problems and challenges. We also read through the course outline and looked at the supply list. For math, we are asking that students have the following: - pencils - ruler - glue - geometry set - calculator (does not need to be scientific!) - binder - paper - scissors This week: We will be starting with a pre-assessment which will help us determine what areas students are strong in and what areas we need to spend more time at. Then we will be starting Unit 1: Patterns and Relations. Our first topic is divisibility. We will be making a divisibility foldable that students can use throughout the year, as well as completing several activities/games based around divisibility. We will also start looking at algebraic expressions and vocabulary such as variable, numerical coefficient, and constant term. Math booklets: For the past few years, students have had the option of ordering math booklets. We use them in class to supplement the curriculum and they have been very successful in helping students learning! They cost $15 for a set of 8 booklets. They are also available for printing on the kodiak cave if you choose to do that. We will also have about 4 laminated sets per class that students can use, but they will not be able to take these home. Please contact your child's math teacher if you have any questions about these booklets! Science Last Week: We started talking about lab safety. Students have received an introductory booklet and we have completed the first topic on safety. This week: We will be working through the introductory booklet. We will be learning the WHMIS symbols, practicing converting between units (cm to m), reviewing variables in an experiment and graphing. Science Fair: We are excited to be running the science fair again this year and super excited that most of the students participated last year. On Friday, we will be completing an activity that will have students thinking about all of the different topics, as well as choose a partner. Ms. Heck, Ms. Pond and Ms. Rudolph will be the Grade 7 math and science teachers this year. We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning! We will be updating this blog every Friday. This will include a summary of the weeks events, as well as information about the upcoming week. Please use this space to learn about missing assignments as well to get a preview of what is to come. There will also be videos and links that will supplement your understanding. Science In the first week, we will be starting with an introduction to lab safety. Watch the video below to get an idea of what is safe (or unsafe!) in a lab. Math
In the first week, we will give you an overview of the year and get started with some mental math activities. |