What We Learned Today...May 20th

Fred Fox speaking to Deshaye

ELA: This morning we started out our day by sharing the conflict assignments that groups finished up yesterday.  We then watched a short video titled "Sustainability in the 21st Century" and the students worked on a short viewing assignment that accompanied the video.

Genius Hour: Over the period students continued to work on their final projects for Genius Hour.  I'm starting to see a lot of progress with each project and I can't wait to see all the completed projects in two weeks.

Religion: After lunch the Grade 8's headed outside with Mr. Rieger to take a Grade 8 photo for their upcoming Farewell. While the Grade 8's were out the Grade 7's had the period to silently read their AR books.

Fred Fox Presentation: We were very fortunate to have Fred Fox visit us today for a very special presentation in the gym.  Fred is Terry Fox's older brother and he took some time to talk to us about Terry's life before the Marathon of Hope and the legacy that he left behind.  

Social Studies: During the last hour of the day students got back into their Colonization Simulation groups and were presented with some issues that they will be debated next class.  Essentially, the European groups have decided that the First Nations groups should no longer be able hold Pow Wows and should dress more like the European groups.  Next class both sides will be debating this very serious issue.

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework

Genius Hour:

Final Product is due on June 8th

Grade 8 Math: 

9.3 is due on Friday, May 22nd

Quiz is on Friday, May 22nd

Reminders:

-Grade 8's please email Mr. B a picture for your Farewell Star.  - m.j.bresciani@rcsd.ca