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Posted: May 5, 2020

Social Studies 6, May 6-7

Daily task: To learn about the people of Australia and Oceania

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/oceania-human-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read.  Look at the map, pictures and scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page to see if anything catches your eye. ‘

3.     Once you’ve taken a peek around, scroll down to the section titled Cultural Geography.  Over the next 2 days read about Contemporary Cultures. Stop when you reach Political Geography.

 

 

1.     What country within the continent Australia and Oceania is one of the most diverse in the world?

2.     What is a customary land title?

3.     What is one of the most popular sports played throughout the continent?

4.     What purpose does the Festival of Pacific Arts serve?

5.     What are some effects the tourism industry has on Australia?

Posted: May 4, 2020

Social Studies 6 May4-5

Good morning ladies and gentlemen.  From now on I will be posting your home learning assignments twice a week on Monday and Wednesday. This may save you the hassle of having to check my teacher page daily.. Hope everyone had a great weekend!  You are missed!

Task: To learn about the people of Australia and Oceania

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/oceania-human-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read.  Look at the map, pictures and scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page to see if anything catches your eye. ‘

3.     Once you’ve taken a peek around, scroll down to the section titled Cultural Geography.  Over the next 2 days read about Historic Cultures.  Stop when you reach Contemporary Cultures.

 

 

See if you can find the answers to the following questions.

1.     How did Polynesian culture develop?

2.     What islands did the Polynesian’s colonize?

3.     Who had a significant impact of agriculture and New Zealand’s forest and fauna?

4.     What was a moa and why did they become extinct?

5.     What is the unified name of Australia’s indigenous people?

Posted: May 4, 2020

Home Learning 7O & 7/8D May 4-8

This week’s focus question is: What makes a friend?  Think about this and create a list of what you feel makes a great friend.  Then, keep your list it in mind as you complete each of your daily tasks. If you find information that relates to your list or question, remember to include the following:

·       the idea or thought that sparked your interest

·       where you found it

Please find your daily task breakdown below. I will monitor your guided reading results and offer feedback where necessary.  Remember the Read Aloud option is available for all articles posted. If you have questions, email me:  paula.davidson@nbed.nb.ca

 

Monday

1.     Find a quiet place, kick back and read anything of your choosing for 30 minutes.  PS. You should all be reading 30 minutes every day along with your studies.

Tuesday

2.     Sign in to CommonLit. 

3.     Read posted article and answer guided questions only.

4.     Make notes with focus question in mind.  If you are using a touch screen you do not have this option, so be sure to put ideas, thoughts and comments on your device or in a notebook you won’t lose.

Wednesday

1.     View related media. Remember to keep focus question in mind to take notes as you watch: What makes a friend?

2.     Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpDJrkQqWQs&feature=emb_logo

3.     Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=j3aItuZcpiE&feature=emb_logo

 

 

Thursday

1.     Log into CommonLit.

2.     Re-read article. Highlight ideas you may have overlooked in relation to your focus question:  What makes a friend?

3.     Complete assessment. Try using evidence from your text to support your answers.

Friday

1.     Use notes taken throughout the week and examples from the article you’ve read, the media you viewed as well as your own personal experiences to describe your answer to: What makes a friend?

Posted: May 1, 2020

Social Studies, May 1

Well ladies and gentlemen, It is already May...we've got thiis!  Have a great weekend, you are missed!

P.Davidson

Daily task: To learn about the physical geography of Australia and Oceania

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/oceania-physical-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read.  Look at the map, pictures and scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page to see if anything catches your eye. ‘

3.     Once you’ve taken a peek around, finish the final sections about Floral and Fauna.

 

 

Look for the answers to these questions.

1.     How did many animal reach Australia and Oceania?

2.     How did plants arrive there?

3.     What 2 animals make up the majority of species in Australia?

4.     Name the world’s 2 largest coral formations, both of which are located in this region.

5.     Name 3 species found in the Great Barrier Reef.

Posted: April 30, 2020

Social Studies April 30

Daily task: To learn about the physical geography of Australia and Oceania

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/oceania-physical-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read.  Look at the map, pictures and scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page to see if anything catches your eye. ‘

3.     Once you’ve taken a peek around, begin and read the next 2 sections beginning with High Islands. Stop when you get to Island Flora and Fauna.

 

 

1.     How were the “high islands” created?

2.     What island region contains many of these “high islands”?

3.     What island region is dominated by low islands?

Posted: April 29, 2020

Social Studies 6 April 29

Daily task: To learn about the physical geography of Australia and Oceania

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/oceania-physical-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read.  Look at the map, pictures and scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page to see if anything catches your eye. ‘

3.     Once you’ve taken a peek around, begin and read only the first 2 sections. Stop when you get to High Islands.

 

 

See if you can locate the answers to the following questions:

1.     What is Oceania?

2.     What other 2 countries make up the microcontinent of Zealandia?

3.     What are the 3 continental islands?

4.     What is the Outback?

Posted: April 28, 2020

Social Studies 6 April 28

Daily Task-Use google maps to locate where in the world Australia is.

1.      Use the following link to access Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/@46.1985484,-66.3504067,7z

2.      In the search box type Australia

3.      Take a look at the quick facts box in the bottom left-hand corner.  What other island is also a part of this continent?

4.      Where does it stand in relation to the world’s largest countries?

5.      Find New Brunswick. What direction would you have to travel to get from Australia to New Brunswick? 

Posted: April 27, 2020

Social Studies 6 April 27

Good morning grade 6.  It looks as though we will be learning a bit more about the continent of Australia beginning tomorrow.  Since we didn't have Current Events last week, I thought it may be nice way to start a Monday.  Thank you to those that are sharing their work. Keep it up and have a great week!

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Posted: April 27, 2020

Home learning 7O & 7/8D April 27-May1

Good morning everyone.  First I would like to commend those that are showing up daily and putting forth the effort.  Nice work! I will be checking in with you all throughout the week again to offer feedback and see how you are making out.  In the meantime, you all have my email should you need anything.  Have a great week you are missedJ

This week’s focus question is: What makes us who we are?  Think about this and keep it in mind as you complete each of your daily tasks. If you find information that relates to your question, remember to include the following:

·       the idea or thought that sparked your interest

·       where you found it

 

Monday

1.     Find a quiet place, kick back and read anything of your choosing for 30 minutes.  PS. You should all be reading 30 minutes every day along with your studies.

Tuesday

2.     Sign in to CommonLit. 

3.     Read posted article and answer guided questions only.

4.     Make notes with focus question in mind.  If you are using a touch screen you do not have this option, so be sure to put ideas, thoughts and comments on your device or in a notebook you won’t lose.

Wednesday

1.     View related media. Remember to keep focus question in mind to take notes as you watch: What makes us who we are?

2.     Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=bGiKRD5QHkI&feature=emb_logo

3.     Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=J9731MLLs_E&feature=emb_logo

 

Thursday

1.     Log into CommonLit.

2.     Re-read article. Highlight ideas you may have overlooked in relation to your focus question:  What make us who we are?

3.     Complete assessment. Try using evidence from your text to support your answers.

Friday

1.     Use notes taken throughout the week and examples from the article you’ve read, the media you viewed as well as your own personal experiences to support an organized, final answer to: What make us who we are?

 

Posted: April 23, 2020

Social Studies, April 23-24

Hey grade 6.  Todays's reading is rather long so you may want to break it up over the next 2 days.  It does however, finish up our visit to South America.  Email me which continent you would like to venture to next:  Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, Antartcia or North America.  Have a wonderful day:) 

Daily Task: Are you for or against the Amazonian Road Decision?

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/amazonian-road-decision/4th-grade/

2.     Take the next 2 days to review the article.

3.     When you’ve finish the article, decide whether you are for or against the building of this super highway.  Write a brief response, backing your opinion with reason or evidence from the text. (4-6 sentences).

Posted: April 22, 2020

Social Studies 6, April 22

Happy Humpday Grade 6!  I don't know about you guys, but I am hoping this is the last of the snow for the year.  Have a wonderful day:)

Daily Task: To learn about the Political Changes of South America

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://mappinghistory.uoregon.edu/english/LA/summary.html

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read. 

3.     Once you finished take a look at the following maps: https://mappinghistory.uoregon.edu/english/LA/LA03-01.html

 

Compare the 2 maps.  What political system has gained the majority of control within South America during the 20th century?

Posted: April 21, 2020

Social Studies 6 April 21

Good morning ladies and gentlemen.  Hope everyone is feeling great, you are missed and thought of daily.  The end of the week should see us finishing up South America.  If you have trouble discovering your answers or need help, email me: paula.davidson@nbed.nb.ca

Daily Task: To learn about the Political Geography/Contemporary Issues of South America

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/south-america-human-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read. 

3.     Scroll down to where you left off yesterday at Contemporary Issues.  Read this section, stopping when you get to Future Issues.

 

Try to locate the answers to the following questions:

1.     What is nationalization?

2.     What former president is Nationalization associated with?

3.     What is it called when a government sells industry to foreign investors and private investors?

Posted: April 19, 2020

Social Studies 6 April 20

Daily Task: To learn about the Political Geography/Historic Issues of South America

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/south-america-human-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read. 

3.     Scroll down to Political Geography and read only the first 2 sub-sections.  Stop when you reach Contemporary Issues

 

As you read, see if you can locate the answers to the following questions:

1.     What is political geography?

2.     What country colonized most of South America, Portugal and Brazil?

3.     Who are the Mestizos?

Posted: April 19, 2020

7O & 7/8D Language Arts Home Learning April 20-24

Good morning everyone. Hope you had a great weekend.  I released your scores for last week’s articles.  Those of you that did not attempt your work without contacting me will be receiving an INCOMPLETE.  It’s important that you continue your studies for your own well-being.  You do not want to start out next year trying to catch up on skills you have worked 8-9 years to obtain.  For the time being, we have limited control in our lives, but this is one thing you can control. Invest in yourselves…because I am 110% certain, you are all worth it. Aight, lecture over. 

This week’s focus question is: Why should we value our youth?  Think about this and create a list of reasons why it’s important to embrace who and where you are in life right now.  Then, keep your list it in mind as you complete each of your daily tasks. If you find information that relates to your list or question, remember to include the following:

·       the idea or thought that sparked your interest

·       where you found it

Please find your daily task breakdown below. I will monitor your guided reading results and offer feedback where necessary.  Remember the Read Aloud option is available for all articles posted. If you have questions, email me:  paula.davidson@nbed.nb.ca

 

Monday

1.     Find a quiet place, kick back and read anything of your choosing for 30 minutes.  PS. You should all be reading 30 minutes every day along with your studies.

Tuesday

2.     Sign in to CommonLit. 

3.     Read posted article and answer guided questions only.

4.     Make notes with focus question in mind.  If you are using a touch screen you do not have this option, so be sure to put ideas, thoughts and comments on your device or in a notebook you won’t lose.

Wednesday

1.     View related media. Remember to keep focus question in mind to take notes as you watch: Why should we value our youth?

2.     Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHiKqkxnypg#action=share

3.     Video 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cztb-0cliGA

 

Thursday

1.     Log into CommonLit.

2.     Re-read article. Highlight ideas you may have overlooked in relation to your focus question:  Why should we value our youth?

3.     Complete and submit your assessment. Try using evidence form your text to support your answers.

Friday

1.     Use notes taken throughout the week and examples from the article you’ve read, the media you viewed as well as your own personal experiences to support an organized, final answer to: Why should we value our youth?

 

Posted: April 17, 2020

Social Studies 6, April 17

Good morning grade 6! Happy Friday!  I hope you all had a wonderful week.  Some of you emailed me a glimpse of the work you are puttiing in, thank you and keep it up!  Today is Current Events. Normally we share these with classmates, but since you are all home practising physical distancing, perhaps it may be nice to share them with a loved one.  I have attached the document to refresh your memories on what to look out for as you read.  Have a safe and enjoyable weekend with your family.  I miss you all!

P. Davidson

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