Category Archives: General

Hi Class! Happy New Year! Hopefully you will be here soon:

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Hi Class! Here are the items in our lost and found. Please claim your belongings before week’s end.

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Today we used litmus strips and investigated a variety of solutions to determine if they were acidic, basic, or neutral. Here’s a great video to help you remember: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DCBWK_Hg5w[/youtube] Did you know you can make your own indicator with cabbage? … Continue reading

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Hi Class! This morning you read about Uber. What are your thoughts and reactions? First, summarize the important ideas using your own words and proper sentences. Be sure to use transition words to create a smooth flowing paragraph. Afterwards, state … Continue reading

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Hi Class! Our recent introduction to Google Drive and Classroom has been terrific! Creativity, collaboration, and communication are important skills to develop while learning. Similarly, using online resources meaningfully and respectfully must always be part of the package. If you’ve … Continue reading

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Hi Class! Today we played crab soccer and bear soccer in DPA. The ideas came from this link: Bring Back Play. Check it out, find a game you would like to play in class during DPA. Let Mr. Bell know … Continue reading

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Hi Class! Take a few moments to outline your discovery from Philae and the Rosetta Mission. Explain one or two of the major finds, then explain some of the ‘ripples’ or results due to the discovery. Lastly, share what your … Continue reading

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Hi Class! As you continue your creative work about a potential Discovery connected to the Rossetta Mission, check out the ESA website or the Rosetta Mission on Twitter for updates, pictures, news…Who knows, maybe the discovery you have imagined will be … Continue reading

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Debating Drones…

Hi Class! Gathering information is needed to make an effective argument. Check out this news story about drones, then respond to the discussion question at the bottom. Are you in favour of using drones? Express your position using information from … Continue reading

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Math…Get Better!

Hi Class! Regardless of your current ability, the point is to learn! Here are a couple of links for activities to bolster your Math skills: Grade 7 Grade 6 Check out the sections on Probability as well as Data & … Continue reading

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