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Good afternoon,
There will be a Science Test on Thursday, March 19th. The test will cover the second portion of the Earth's Crust Unit - Continental Drift Theory, Plate Tectonic Theory, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Mountains. Students have received notes, participated in activities and watched videos about this material. The main focus will be on how well students are able to use evidence to support "How" and "Why" questions.
For example: How did the Continental Drift Theory develop into the Plate Tectonic Theory that we use today?
All classes will be provided with review questions as we discuss in class. Don't forget that I have all documents on my website as well: https://mrslingley.wixsite.com/mrs-lingleys-class/earth-s-crust
Thank you,
Mrs. Lingley
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Here is the practice worksheet from Friday that was discussed again today.
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Practice w Answers.pdf
https://archive.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/
In Math today we discussed rounding decimals. Here is a practice sheet for students to complete in the event of inclement weather tomorrow.
Rounding Decimals Practice.pdf
Students have been studying Continental Drift and Plate Tectonic Theories and have now had two classes to complete a question sheet about this content. All students have a completed booklet that summarizes the content.
7B's questions were due today and 7A/7D are due tomorrow. Roughly half of each class has submitted the completed question sheet and there a are few students who have been assigned alternate questions that have been completed with assistance in class.
Attached is a copy of the questions.
Plate Tectonics Questions.pdf
Plate Tectonics Booklet Completed.pdf
Students should be reviewing a part of their notes each night to avoid a "cram session" as we have been discussing how to properly prepare for assessments.
Students have been working on an assignment this week that is due by Monday. Many students have already handed it in as there was class time to work on it.
I have attached the assignment with completed work for reference.
Real World of Area of Composites.pdf
Real Life Area of Composite Figures.pdf (ANSWERS)
Some students have a homework assignment this weekend as not all students completed their work in class. We have been applying our understanding of area to compound shapes and students have had a few days of practice. This is the same sheet of questions that students used for the last homework assignment (teach someone at home!). I have attached it here with all answers worked out so that students can check their answers. I will be checking for completion on Monday. These can be tricky so I am looking for effort - mistakes mean that we are trying!
Compound Shapes Practice.pdf
*There is an error in question #8 - I forgot to use only half of the circle (A = 43.12 m2)! See, mistakes are made by everyone :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
https://www.learner.org/series/interactive-rock-cycle/
Students have a bit of homework this weekend that requires them discussing their Math with at least one other person (equivalent age or older). We have been calculating the area of various shapes in class and are now putting them together to find the area of compound shapes. The assignment is for each student to teach someone how to solve the area of ONE compound shape from their worksheet today. If they forget to bring their sheet home, they can simply make one up!
*Proof will be the work from a completed question brought to class on Monday :)
Good luck!!
Classroom STEAM presentations have now concluded and grades will be returned in Friday Files next week. It is evident that students put a lot of time and effort into these projects and I want to thank all parents/guardians for your contributions as well. The skills that students learn when completing this type of project is invaluable with regards to research, time management, the scientific method/design process and presenting to peers. This one project covers many of our Grade 7 Science skills outcomes!
The BCMS STEAM Expo is scheduled to take place in the morning on February 19th. I have recorded a list of students who are interested in competing and participating students will be contacted next week with further instructions.
All boards and supplementary materials can now be taken home :)
Good morning,
Students will be writing a Test on Thursday that covers material we have learned about the Rock Cycle. Important information includes Minerals, Rock Families, Weathering and how all components fit within the Rock Cycle. Class time was used this week to complete a review and all students have detailed notes taken prior to the December break. The review sheet that was completed in class has a copy of the Rock Cycle with all key terms that students should be able to use when explaining processes. This sheet has been attached for reference (including brief answers). Students have been encouraged to practice providing additional details when answers even the most basic questions.
Please feel free to visit my website for all notes: https://mrslingley.wixsite.com/mrs-lingleys-class/earth-s-crust
RockCycleWorksheetwithQuestions.pdf
Rock Cycle