What We Learned Today...May 1st

The scene at our debate today!

ELA: This morning we spent the entire period hosting a debate whether or not cutting down the trees in the movie, "The Lorax" was wrong.  Half of the the class debated on behalf of the Lorax and argued that cutting down the trees was wrong, while the other half of the class debated on behalf of the Onceler and argued that cutting down the trees was not wrong.  Over the hour we had some great points exchanged by both sides as well as a few laughs.  In the end, the side arguing on behalf of the Lorax won by a vote of 22-5.  Below I've posted a the wonderful intro by the Onceler side!

Career Ed: Over the period the students continued to work on planning their vacations.  The students worked so well today that we will have one more period next week for this assignment before it is due.

Genius Hour: After lunch the students had Genius (half) Hour and continued to work on their projects.  This project will be due the first week of June, so students should be approaching the end of their projects and should be working on their final product shortly.

Grade 8 Math: We started out our class today by writing the Unit 8 Quiz, then the students had the rest of the period to work on their 8.5 handouts as well as their Unit Review and Practice Test.

Farewell Assembly: During the last hour of the day we had a very special assembly to say goodbye to Mrs. Wiebe as it was her last day at Deshaye.  She is someone who has meant a lot to everyone here and she will be truly missed.  We wish her nothing but the best in her new life in Manitoba and look forward to crashing on her couch during the Banjo Bowl!

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:

Start thinking about how you are going to present what you learned. (Final Product)

Grade 8 Math: 

8.4 handouts are overdue

Unit 8 Quiz Tomorrow

Career Ed: 

Reality Check Reflection and Bar Graph assignments are overdue

Science:

Cells Unit Exam is on Friday, May 1st  been 

If you would like to use our jeopardy game from yesterday's class to study from, please click the following link: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/cells2198

Grade 6 Science:

If you would like to study from the jeopardy game from today's class please click the following link:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/grade-6-biodiversity

Reminders:

-Grade 7/8's will be at Miller Tomorrow Morning for a special Faith Presentation.

-Grade 8's please remember to email Ms. Zenuk your recreation photos. B.zenuk@rcsd.ca