March 6

Sciences:
This week we studied convection, conduction, emission, and ways to make heat and electricity.
Study Sheet for theme 7 is due Monday.

Math: 
This week in math the class continued with unit 6 Equations. We moved from using models to solve equations to solving equations involving integers. The class has also begun 6.4 of the chapter: solving equations using Algebra. Student are again, reminded that in preparation for the quiz that will take place this coming Monday (March 9th)  should do examples of question from each of section 6.1 6.2 and 6.3. We did a review in class and students were expected to copy the notes in their notebook. They can refer to the notes and examples in them to prepare for the quiz as well. Review and know how to represent the 5 methods we have learned to solve an equation. Next week we will continue with chapter 6 solving equation with algebra and the last part of the unit using different methods to Solve Equations. Homework that should have been completed this week was page 234 # 1- 7 page 236 # 1 - 4 and page 238-239 # 1 -7. 

ELA:
This week, we watched The Neverending Story, reviewed plot diagrams and learned about the hero's journey plot structure. We then began putting ourselves into the story by creating our own magic amulet or recreating ourselves as characters in the movie. We will finish up with that project next week (it will be due Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on need). Then, we will begin our poetry unit. We will learn about group responsibilities and do a jigsaw exploration of poetic devices.

Social Studies:
This week we worked on our Confederation timelines. We will continue to do so early next week - it's due Wednesday. Once finished, we will prepare for our unit test on Tuesday the following week. The unit test will include the war of 1812, the Upper Canada/Lower Canada rebellions, the Great Migration, the Underground Railroad, and Confederation.

FLA:
In FLA this week we have revised the passé composé verb tense.  First looking at how to conjugate a verb with avoir and then looking at the circumstances under which we conjugate our verb with être.  We also learned some irregular past participles.  Next week, we will continue to practice what we have learned so far with the passé composé and we will engage in an activity where we have to identify the use of the passé composé tense within a short story.