Grade 8 classes have been discussing the things that make adolescent magazines appealing to people at that age.  They have been working on their articles and other magazine components (quizzes, games, horoscopes, ads, etc.)  I should have one artcile passed in from each student by now. Tthey continue to work on them in class, flex period and at home until the end of next week, when all final copies are due!   Grade 7 classes have been discussing and reading about David Suzuki and his acheivements over the years.  They will look at small biographies of several other famous Canadians befor the unit is finished.   Grade 6(M) has started a unti on Robots.  We have been discussing the routines/typical days we have at home, in the morning, during the school day and then after school.