designandtech.ca calendar: April 15, 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.

April 15 , 2013