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Posted: May 18, 2020

7&7/8D Language Arts May 19-22

This week’s focus question is: How do people decide what is right and wrong?  Think about this and create a list of what you believe is the goal of education?  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

 

Tuesday

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.

Wednesday

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.

 

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Thursday

1.     Log into CommonLit.

2.     Re-read article. Highlight ideas you may have overlooked in relation to your focus question:  How do people decide what is right and wrong?

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, as well as your own personal experiences to describe your answer to: How do people decide what is right and wrong?

Posted: May 14, 2020

Social Studies 6, May 14-15

Daily task: To discover the first Europeans to settle Australia.

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/stories/why-were-convicts-transported-australia

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

3.     Tomorrow will be current events. Be sure to share your findings with a loved one.

 

1.     Who were the first European settlers?  What are your thoughts on this?

Posted: May 11, 2020

Social Studies 6, May 11-13

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 3 days read about Political Issues.

 

1.     What is political geography

2.     Who became the most important colonial powers in the region?

3.     How were indigenous people treated during this period?

4.     Describe the impact that nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll had on the population and environment.

5.     What is the purpose of the Maori Party? What accomplishments have they achieved for the Maori?

6.     What is the Treaty of Waitangi?

7.     What are some of the future issues facing Australia?

Posted: May 10, 2020

7&7/8D Language Arts May 11-15

Good morning everyone.  Hope you all had a great weekend with your mamas and family members! Those of you from7/8D that have yet to send me the answers to the 5 questions I emailed you last week, do so as soon as you read this!  I have to commned you once again for sticking to your studies, I am so proud of your committment. Continue to hang in there, we've so got this!

I love and miss you all and really can not wait to see your faces! 

P. Davidson

This week’s focus question is: What is the goal of education?  Think about this and create a list of what you believe is the goal of education?  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 is the goal of education?

2.     Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=3iqsxCWjCvI&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 is the goal of education?

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 is the goal of education?

 

Posted: May 8, 2020

Social Studies 6 May 8

Good morning and Happy Friday everyone.  I hope you had a great week and have even more enjoyable weekend with family,  Speaking of family, Sunday is Mother's Day.  So today, how about you make a list of reason;s why mom is so great or create a beautiful card for her, from you.  That is your assignment.  Try to include a thanks to her for taking care of you and helping you throughout this new experience. 

I miss you all. 

P. Davidson

PS. To all the Mothers out there in our school community working, takng care of family, doing homework and adjusting to our new normal, Happy Mother's Day.

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?

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