Grade 3/4 Magnetism/Static Electricity unit test

Gr. 3/4 Science Magnetism/Static Electricity unit test will be on Monday, Nov. 17. Although we will have played Classroom Jeopardy, students should still begin reviewing their notes in their doutangs including experiments and diagrams.
Here is a study guide for parents/students:

Part 1 Matching.
10 - Matching vocabulary to appropriate definition.Vocabulary words: force, non-contact force,  temporary magnet, poles, lodestone, magnetic field, repel, electrons, static electricity, Thunderbird.

Part 2 Fill in the blanks/Diagrams.
5 Fill in the blanks, General Knowledge.
List two naturally occurring magnets. A: lodestone and magnetite
What common objects would a magnet pick up? A: nail, paper clip, needle
List 4 materials that a magnet's magnetic field will pass through. A: wooden table top, plastic tray, skin, paper, etc.
Which part of a magnet is strongest? A: the poles.
Name the ends of a magnet. A: North pole and south pole
In which direction to compasses point. A: north
What are some First Nation's teachings with respect to static electricity?A: Most FN peoples across Canada refer to Thunderbird, a great spirit bird that creates thunder/lightning frim its eyes or from flapping its wings.
Draw a bar magnet. Label its parts. Draw it so that 3 or 4 magnets will be repelled/attracted.
Draw a magnet's magnetis field. What does it look like?
Identify contact/non-contact forces from a picture. Which pictures show contact forces like pulling or pushing? Which photos show non-contact forces like static electricity or magnetism?

Good luck studying!

R.Doll
  

Gr.4/5 Science Unit test: Body Systems

Grade 4/5 Science unit test:Body Systems will be scheduled for Tuesday, Nov.18. A study guide or review sheet will be coming out shortly.

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Gr. 6 Art: Pencil Drawing unit test

Gr. 6 pencil drawing unit test will be on Tuesday, Nov.18. Students should review their art sketchbooks. The unit test will be in 2 parts: theory and practical drawing. Theory questions will be asked specifically from student notes/class discussions/art lesson videos. For the practical application, students will be given a face to draw in the mouth, eyes, nose and ears complete with details.

Theory
12 true or false (ie: The average human face is 6 eyeball widths wide. A: False- 4; Partially blind contour drawing is where the artist wears an eyepatch over one eye while drawing. A: False)

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Gr. 8 Science: active transport

Gr. 8 students learned last day about passive transport (no energy used by cells to get substances they need). We looked at diffusion of air particles (strong perfume) and methylene blue dye in water. To demonstrate diffusion in a plant cell, we looked at onion osmosis - how high concentration of salt outside of cell enters cell (low concentration) through permeable cell membrane. No energy was used by cell.

Today, students learned how cells use energy in active transport. Carrier proteins in the cell wall capture required substances (ie: glucose or sygar) and release the sugar inside of cell. Energy is used by cell.

Worksheet pg. 161 is due Wednesday, Nov. 12. Students can use notes and SciencePower8 pg. 47 to answer worksheet.

R.Doll

Gr. 3/4 Science: Magnetism/Static electricity unit

Parents/Guardians,
We are close to being finished with the magnetism/static electricity unit. We only have to finish up the topic of First Nation's perspective, and then the unit is over. We will play Classroom Jeopardy as a way of reviewing content, as a summative unit test will be coming up. Students should begin reviewing their notes in their duotangs as well as experiments. A review sheet or study guide will be coming home shortly. This was a Grade 3 unit. The next unit will be a Grade 4 unit.

R.Doll

Gr. 8 Science: diffusion in onion cells

Students were learning how substances move in and out of cells. One way is passive, called "diffusion" - no energy is required by cell to transport substances in and out.

Onion cell diffusion lab due Friday, Nov. 7

R.Doll

Gr. 4/5 Social Studies

Gr. 4/5 students are learning about Canada and Saskatchewan in Social Studies this year. Students will be having a quiz on Friday, Oct 31 in the morning. We reviewed important concepts on Tuesday, Oct. 28.  Students study "starred" questions in their duotangs. Because they are younger, less experienced, Grade 4 students will be given a word bank, while Gr.5 students will not.  Please help your child prepare for this quiz.


Here is an overview of questions:

What is approximate population of Canada? A: 35 million
 Saskatchewan? A: 1 million
Who is the Prime Minister of  Canada? A: Stephen Harper
Premier of Saskatchewan?A: Brad Wall
Who is Canada's Head of State? A: Queen
Who represents the Queen in Canada? A: Governor-General
Who is the current Governor-General? A: David Johnston
Who role does Governor General David Johnston have? A: Queen's representative
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? 10 prov. /3 terr.
What year did Canada become a country? A: 1867
What is the capitol city of Canada? A: Ottawa
What are the founding peoples of Canada? A: Aboriginals, English and French
What is Canada's motto? A: "From sea to sea"
What are Canada's two Official languages? A: English and French
Where is Saskatchewan located? A: middle of prairies/west of Manitoba/East of Alberta
List the number 1 crop grown in Saskatchewan? A: wheat
List 5 important industries to Saskatchewan's economy:
mining, potash, uranium, agriculture, forestry
List the number 1 oilseed grown in Saskatchewan. A: canola
How many geographical ecozones are in Saskatchewan? A: 4

*Students became experts in one of the four geographical ecozones. List the zone you studied. Then list 3 characteristics from each heading:

climate/ soil/ geography/ wildlife/ human impact/ plants/agriculture

Good luck studying!

R.Doll

Gr. 8 Science: Jungle Jar Project

Gr. 8 students are learning how to use microscopes, prepare wet slides,  identify uni-cellular/multicellular organisms and identify how they move and feed. Students were to prepare a slide using pond water, find, draw and identify an organism, then write a lab report on the whole process.

Jungle Jar Project was assigned on Wed. Oct 15. Due date was Friday, Oct. 24  but due to Spirit Day Assenmbly, project was due on Monday Oct. 27.

R.Doll

Gr. 6 Art

Students are nearing completion of our Art pencil drawing unit. As part of the unit, students are expected to complete 2 homework drawings. Students were given 5 projects to choose from.

Project due: Friday, Nov.7

Gr. 6 Health

Gr. 6 students have television homework.........yes, students are learning about learning how to accept someone else's point of view, as well as how to disagree respectfully. Students are to watch a drama,  cartoon, or sitcom with an adult for ten minutes. As they watch, they are to complete a checklist of proper interaction:

-active listening skills
- empathy
- tone of voice
- actions
- keep calm
- consider the other person's perspective

Worksheet due Friday, Oct.31

R.Doll