This year in Grade Seven Industrial Arts we completed a unit on …
This year in Grade Seven Industrial Arts we completed a unit on drafting as well as wood and shop safety. In the final half of the year we were in the wood shop. Throughout all of these units the students were using critical thinking when it came to measuring, drawing, lay out, shop safety, cutting and assembly as well as design. While drafting was fairly individualized, the wood shop environment emphasized collaboration while measuring, cutting, drilling and assembly.
Our project was to have our students compare birthday celebrations in other …
Our project was to have our students compare birthday celebrations in other countries with those of their own. Students learned about birthdays in 3 other countries and then planned and carried out birthday parties that they hosted and attended. The parties were recorded on ipads. At the end they had to self-assess their role. The outcomes were for the students to be able to tell about traditions and celebrations in their families along with their classmates' and to be able to tell how families around the world are similar and different.
Science Background: Most nonpermanent markers use inks that are made of colored …
Science Background:
Most nonpermanent markers use inks that are made of colored pigments and water. On a coffee filter, the water in the ink carries the pigment onto the paper. When the ink dries, the pigment remains on the paper.
When you dip the paper in water, the dried pigments dissolve. As the water travels up the paper, it carries the pigments along with it. Different-colored pigments are carried along at different rates; some travel farther and faster than others. How fast each pigment travels depends on the size of the pigment molecule and on how strongly the pigment is attracted to the paper. Since the water carries the different pigments at different rates, the black ink separates to reveal the colors that were mixed to make it.
Chromatography is one of the most valuable techniques biochemists have for separating mixtures. It can be used to determine the ingredients that make up a particular flavor or scent, to analyze the components of pollutants, to find traces of drugs in urine, and to separate blood proteins in various species of animals (a technique that's used to determine evolutionary relationships).
Over the past several years that I have taught Science 9, I …
Over the past several years that I have taught Science 9, I always assigned a major independent project to cover the outcomes in the Exploring Our Universe unit. Since this unit is a favorite with my students, I began to integrate some instructional pieces above and beyond their major projects, and ended up with a loose version of a blended learning unit. Unlike the other units in Science 9, Exploring Our Universe lends itself well to blended learning as the content can be easily comprehended by most students without lecture-style teaching. Instead, students are provided with a range of instructional experiences, which include small group work, computer-based learning, individual work areas, and teacherlead small groups. Students have a choice for most activities, which means all the outcomes will be covered, but the depth and areas of focus will vary from student to student. All activities are self-pacing, and will receive either a formative or summative assessment throughout the unit. As you will see, some activities work well as for both small group work and individual work areas. We use Pearson Saskatchewan Science 9 as a textbook for this unit
We used blogging for many assignments, journals, and in place of exit …
We used blogging for many assignments, journals, and in place of exit slips often. We started out with familiarizing ourselves with how to log in and create posts. Our earliest posts were very basic, starting with introducing ourselves and writing about our likes, dislikes, what we did on the weekend, etc. Students were asked to create responses about a novel study we had done, The Mouse and the Motorcycle. I created prompts and had students submit their posts. After finishing the novel, we watched the video and then posted a compare/contrast assignment on the blog. We also used the "Piracy Pirates" game at mediasmarts and blogged about 3 things we learned and the connections we made between online privacy/safety and our own experiences. Students were always encouraged to make quality comments to their peers after posting.
Learning Outcome HB5.2 - Investigate the structure, function, and major organs of …
Learning Outcome HB5.2 - Investigate the structure, function, and major organs of one or more human body systems such as the digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. [SI, TPS] Goal: Identified areas of the Science 5 curriculum where student development of models of scientific concepts would be appropriate.
Students were encouraged to use their creativity to show their understanding and …
Students were encouraged to use their creativity to show their understanding and report on a book given the following three choices. All students presented their book reports and gave a book talk in front of the class.
Science Background: • Sulfuric acid removes water from the sugar (Dehydration). • …
Science Background: • Sulfuric acid removes water from the sugar (Dehydration). • Reaction is very exothermic (releases heat) • With water removes you are left with elemental carbon • Much of the water is boiled off as steam
Directions: 1. Fill beaker 2/3 full of sugar. 100-250 mL is a good size 2. Add concentrated Sulfuric Acid so it just covers sugar 3. Mix with glass stir rid (you may need to add some more acid) 4. When beaker heats up (sugar turns brown) stop stirring. 5. Reaction may take a few minutes. Be patient.
Students will become aware of how career planning is influenced by their …
Students will become aware of how career planning is influenced by their present situation, which includes their self-concept, friends, family, community and available resources. Students will recognize that career planning is affected by what they know about the future concerning themselves, friends, family, community and available resources. Students will acknowledge that career planning reflects personal goals and lifestyle goals. Students will consider career plans that accommodate change and growth in their personal life and their family life, as well as in the world of work. Students will develop the lifelong skill of making career planning decisions that reflect personal goals, lifestyle goals and career goals. Students will develop and apply successful job search skills. Students will become familiar with employee interview skills which they can apply, now and in the future, to getting a job and perhaps to changing jobs. Students will consider those skills and attitudes needed to retain a job. Students will develop the lifelong skills of making decisions about job search, changing jobs, retaining jobs and job loss.
Students were required to research various scientists who played an important role …
Students were required to research various scientists who played an important role in the development of the atomic theory. Using their findings, students were to create a trading card and share their card with their classmates in a jigsaw activity.
This lesson plan connects to the novel study The Chocolate War that …
This lesson plan connects to the novel study The Chocolate War that I have completed with my ELA A10 students. Students read and interpret the lyrics for “Take a Stand” and connect their understanding to the novel themes. Students are asked to peer assess and offer feedback to one another’s work, as well as self-assess their revised work.
The goal of this unit is for grade nine students to explore …
The goal of this unit is for grade nine students to explore some of the civilizations and societies that have shaped society today. Students will have a balance of independent and collaborative formats to demonstrate their learning. The unit will be broken up into the following periods of history. There will be a center in the room for each time period, and students must complete all of the work for one civilization before they are permitted to move to the next. Each student will have a folder in which to file their completed assignments. There is a checklist on the front of each folder that students must use to keep track of what assignments have been completed and handed in.
All year long we study the grade 7 social studies outcomes and …
All year long we study the grade 7 social studies outcomes and explore the relationships between Canada and other Pacific Rim countries. We also spend a significant amount of time on proper paragraph and essay structure in expository writing. There is no greater motivation for the kids than this folk fest project we complete at the end of the year. They work collaboratively with a partner to research, ask questions, and explore the culture of a Pacific Rim country they choose. They must complete the outline, cite their sources, and hand in an essay portion as a partnership. Next, the real fun begins. Exploring the extras is a favourite time because it involves pictures, videos, artifacts, and food! Amazingly, my students have had the privilege of being the 1:1 classroom this year and will be able to incorporate technology in their presentations. We learned how to use several programs like Prezi, Zondle, and One True Media that they can use to add creativity and excitement to their folk fest display. The culmination of their hard work is a full morning where parents and classes alike can walk through and learn from the students about Pacific Rim countries. Once they have finished teaching others, all of the delicious food artifacts are shared in a potluck where we can debrief the morning.
After reading several books from the My Weird School Series by Dan …
After reading several books from the My Weird School Series by Dan Gutman, my classroom decided that it would be fun to create our own weird school story. We had decided from the beginning that the main character of our story would be our colony supervisor, Mrs. Barclay. Since all titles in the Weird School Series rhyme, we thought it was only appropriate to also have a title that rhymed and so the class created Mrs. Barclay is Sparkly.
This project was a collaborative effort. We knew that we wanted each grade to have their own chapter in the story. Each group of students was responsible for brainstorming ideas for their chapter. I then helped them develop their ideas into a chapter. Each grade was also responsible for providing the illustrations for their chapters.
The plan for our school this year was to incorporate critical thinking …
The plan for our school this year was to incorporate critical thinking and collaboration into creating an atmosphere where our students were more aware of their health and to be more physically active. We provided them with information and encouraged them to think critically and deeper as to why their health and physical fitness are so very important. Students collaboratively worked in teams to make up their own games or to play games designated by the teacher. We also incorporated daily Brain Gym activities into their fitness regime. We felt these exercises beneficial for students to do at the beginning of each day. These exercises integrate the brain and body and enhance learning ability and academic performance. We also set up a fitness circuit. Students were tested three times during the year and were encouraged to improve their previous testing time
Science Background: When a metal or metal salt is burned, the input …
Science Background:
When a metal or metal salt is burned, the input of thermal energy raises the electrons in the metal atom to a higher energy state. These electrons cannot remain in this excited state for too long and will emit energy in the form of light to return to the more stable, grounded state. It is this light we see when a metal atom is burned in a flame. Each metal has a characteristic flame colour which has been found to be useful in identifying minerals.
Materials: wood splints, Bunsen burner or BBQ lighter, solutions of strontium chloride (red), cupper (II) chloride (blue), copper (II) sulphate (green), calcium chloride (orange), potassium chloride (purple), and sodium carbonate (yellow).
All humans and everything made by humans have disappeared without a trace …
All humans and everything made by humans have disappeared without a trace from Ireland. The students will need to do decide on where they are going to build 3 communities based on the following:
i. What is daily life like in Ireland? ii. What are the needs and wants of a community? iii. What resources are found in Ireland? iv. How are communities interdependent? v. How does climate and environmental factors affect where people live? vi. How does available natural resources affect where people live? vii. How can wealth be distributed between communities?
My Action Plan is related to Social Studies and the use of …
My Action Plan is related to Social Studies and the use of collaboration and critical thinking. I plan to evaluate the resources I am currently using in Social Studies and adjust or adapt them to move in the direction of collaboration, critical thinking, and technology. This is an activity that involves technology, collaboration and critical thinking.
The Comprehensive Demonstration of Learning (CDL) is a full semester project where …
The Comprehensive Demonstration of Learning (CDL) is a full semester project where the students showcase their learning over the term in the form of a Google site or blog. At the beginning of the CDL project, the criteria are co-created by the students and myself. Students then need to demonstrate how they achieved or met the outcomes in the course. Students’ then check in periodically over the course of the term to discuss how the CDL process is going and I provide feedback on the submissions to their CDL’s.
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