designandtech.ca calendar: April 8, 2013

Period 1 Math ...Room 32

9:00 - 9:40 am

We will write procedures for solving algebraic equations.

Period 2 English ...Room 32

		9:40 - 10:05 am

Writing response exercise. Every media text has political and social implications. Watch the video below and write about the political and social implications of the video.

Videolink: USA for Africa --> We are the World

Period 3 English ...Room 32

		10:20 - 11:05 am

Continued

Drama and Dance 11:05 - 11:45 am
Period 4 ... in Room 206

Planning time for Mr. Winship

Ms. da Costa provides the programme

12:45 - 1:35 pm
Periods 5 and 6 ...Room 205

In the workshop today. Students will start with a skill builder project. Grade 8s will make a set of interlocking gears. If finished they will then make the scissor jack.

In the workshop today. Students will start with a skill builder project. Grade 7s will make a board game based on pegs and drilled holes. If finished they will then work on the small bridge challenge.

Period 7 ...Room 32

In the class today. Students will study for this week's science test. The test focuses on heat capacity and changes of state in materials.

Period 8 ...Room 32

Homeroom :Drop everything and Read

	Agenda Checks All Intermediate students return to Homeroom	3:00 - 3:30 pm

Writing

Spelling

Writing response exercise. Every media text has political and social implications. Watch the video below and write about the political and social implications of the video.

Videolink: USA for Africa --> We are the World

Spelling sentences as usual

For parents: the basic homework schedule for homeroom is as follows:

Monday- Spelling
Tuesday- Math
Wednesday- Writing
Thursday - math and spelling test study
Every evening should include at least a half hour of sustained reading.

Friday's Spelling test should come home on Friday to share with parents.

Friday's math test should come home on Monday to share with parents.