This Week on the Island 10/31-11/04

Dates to Remember:

• End of Term 2 - 11/04 

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Classroom News

  5^th Science

We studied the very small. Now we move on to the immensely big, as we begin our Space Systems unit. We begin the week by talking about "Where in space are we located?". We will practice our math as we talk about the scale of the Universe and begin studying stars. Are all stars the same? How do we classify them when all we can see are are tiny dots? These are some of the questions you will be able to answer by the end of the week.

6^th Science and 7th Science

Yes, it is time for our Writing Across the Curriculum. Both grade levels will take this week to show what they know as they draft an argumentative essay that answers the question, "Is it healthier to be a vegetarian or an omnivore?" 

What side of the issue are you on? Have you considered the environmental and health benefits of both diets? Study up and provide evidence for your position!

7^th  Engineering

Now that we know what is sound and how sound travels, we are ready to begin thinking about how to solve Molly's dilemma. Brainstorm ideas and experiment with different materials and arrangements. Decide on the best one to build your prototype!

8^th  Engineering

You are now working in your teams. As you work through the requirements for a successful submission for Exploravision, make sure you keep our Trello board updated. I am here to help, but the heavy lifting that needs to happen in order to make your project a reality is on you. Follow the due dates you set for yourself, and you will be fine.

This Week on the Island 10/24-10/28

Dates to Remember:

• End of Term 2 - 11/04 

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Classroom News

Birdbrain readings have started, for all science classes. Remember that Birdbrain is done outside of class and is due on Fridays at 2:30. Birdbrain grades, once posted on schoolloop, are not subject to re-grades.

NOTICE: Looking to answer "Why I Got this grade?" Remember all projects and weekly blogs are graded using ForAllRubrics. To log in use your complete oakgrovesd e-mail and the password given to you as a comment to your grade for your first blog.

  5^th Science

We are at the tail end of our matter unit. We will take a brief test on Monday, and continue working on our Element Baby Books. As the week comes to an end, make sure you have submitted your work to the Edmodo Pink Bin. On Friday you will get a chance to see everyone else's work!
Review Game Zone - Matter

6^th Science

This week will be totally dedicated to your adaptations posters. Remember that this project is about convincing others that your plant and animal species is so important and well adapted to its environment that it deserves to be the flagship species for the biome. Get creative on how you show your information. A bunch of text does not convince anyone to adopt your organisms.

7^th Science

You worked really hard, and have the first 4 blog posts for the Human Body done. This week you will continue on that background research and complete the other four systems assigned. As you are working, keep in mind the ultimate goal of the project - redesign one organ or organ system, and be on the lookout for those opportunities. The information on structure and function you are gathering will determine the success of your redesign!

7^th  Engineering

Following the success of your reverse engineering project, you are faced with a new challenge. You will meet Molly and read about her plight. Determine what needs to be done and prepare to immerse yourself in the background research needed to solve her problem. Who knows, maybe you will be the one that develops a whole new line of gadgets as you explore Sound Amplification.

8^th  Engineering

You are now working in your teams. As you work through the requirements for a successful submission for Exploravision, make sure you keep our Trello board updated. I am here to help, but the heavy lifting that needs to happen in order to make your project a reality is on you. Follow the due dates you set for yourself, and you will be fine.

This Week on the Island 10/17-10/21

Dates to Remember:

• End of Term 2 - 11/04 

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Classroom News

Birdbrain readings have started, for all science classes. Remember that Birdbrain is done outside of class and is due on Fridays at 2:30. Birdbrain grades, once posted on schoolloop, are not subject to re-grades.

NOTICE: Looking to answer "Why I Got this grade?" Remember all projects and weekly blogs are graded using ForAllRubrics. To log in use your complete oakgrovesd e-mail and the password given to you as a comment to your grade for your first blog.

  5^th Science

This week we will start by reviewing what we have learned by playing a fun Quizziz. We will then continue our exploration of matter by solving the Matter Matters Mystery and finally on to your Element Baby Book. You will use your creativity and everything you have learned to teach others about matter. dedication and attention to detail are some of the skills you will practice this week.

6^th Science

We start out the week creating our own experiments to determine which substances are hypotonic, hypertonic or isotonic. Once we have our results, we will move on to discussing habitats and the adaptations of some creatures that have let them thrive in different environments.

7^th Science

   

This week will be dedicated to understanding different body systems, and thinking critically about ways to improve them. This is your chance to put your thinking hats on, think about your body as a system of parts and apply your knowledge and ideas to something radically new. What great progress can be made if we all work together!

7^th  Engineering

You have now determined what can be improved in your item. It is time to put everything together into one cohesive presentation for your peers. You will need to explain what you did, why you did it and how it actually makes your product so much better. The end of the reverse engineering project is upon us.

8^th  Engineering

This week you will spend the majority of your time coming up with one actionable item. You will finally be placed in teams to develop your solutions. Put your researching skills to the test and figure out what others have done to solve the problem you are working on. What will you do to make life better for everyone?

This Week on the Island 10/10-10/14

Dates to Remember:

• I will be out for a training on Tuesday and Wednesday (10/11-10/12), I expect you to be on your absolute best behaviour, and make our guest teacher feel welcome.
• AdV Student Exhibition Night - October 12 @ 5:00 p.m.
• End of Term 2 - 11/04 

Need help with something? Post your questions on Edmodo.

Classroom News

Birdbrain readings have started, for all science classes. Remember that Birdbrain is done outside of class and is due on Fridays at 2:30. Birdbrain grades, once posted on schoolloop, are not subject to re-grades.

NOTICE: Looking to answer "Why I Got this grade?" Remember all projects and weekly blogs are graded using ForAllRubrics. To log in use your complete oakgrovesd e-mail and the password given to you as a comment to your grade for your first blog.

  5^th Science

We will continue learning about physical and chemical changes. Now that you know how to identify them, you will get a chance to use that knowledge to identify and unknown substance. What particular properties will help you? How can you be sure of your answer? 

6^th Science

Now that we know just how cells get their energy you will use that information to create a funny comic strip to help teach others. On Thursday we will move on to how things get into and out of cells. Why exactly is it that you should not drink distilled water, salt water or things with too much sugar? You will gather irrefutable evidence!

7^th Science

   

With the information you gathered last week you will create a flip-book showing the process of mitosis. Be creative as you "show what you know"! Thursday we will discuss how mitosis is responsible for creating all the different structures you have in your own bodies as we begin our Human Body 2.0 unit.

7^th  Engineering

Your manual is done. You know exactly how your item is put together and how it works. Now it is time to make it better. what will you change? What should be modified? As you move through this last portion of this project, make sure you keep your documentation ready so you can explain your findings.

8^th  Engineering

We are almost ready to start developing our solutions. You will complete your blended images inviting us to care, and post them for everyone to see. You have enough information to explain to others the importance of solving the issue you identified. Let's narrow it down to one actionable action!

This Week on the Island 10/03-10/07

Dates to Remember:

• I will be out for a training on Friday (10/07), I expect you to be on your absolute best behaviour, and make our guest teacher feel welcome.
• AdV Student Exhibition Night - October 12 @ 5:00 p.m.
• End of Term 2 - 11/04 

Need help with something? Post your questions on Edmodo.

Classroom News

Birdbrain readings have started, for all science classes. Remember that Birdbrain is done outside of class and is due on Fridays at 2:30. Birdbrain grades, once posted on schoolloop, are not subject to re-grades.

NOTICE: Looking to answer "Why I Got this grade?" Remember all projects and weekly blogs are graded using ForAllRubrics. To log in use your complete oakgrovesd e-mail and the password given to you as a comment to your grade for your first blog.

  5^th Science

We have learned that matter is everywhere, even when we cannot see it. It is time to delve deeper into our study of matter. We will discuss the different physical and chemical properties of matter, and understand how to measure mass and volume, and their relationship to density. We will begin to talk about chemical properties, and how to identify when a substance has chemically combined to form a new substance.

6^th Science

We will start the week uncovering the elements that create the macromolecules that all living beings are created from. We will then, quickly move on to just how energy is transformed in the cell, allowing us to move, grow and carry out all of life's processes. 

7^th Science

   

We will continue to explore how things move into and out of cells by having you come up with interesting liquids to experiment with. Once we are done, we will move on to the third idea of cell theory, "All cells come from pre-existing cells". How is it that each cell is a perfect copy of it's predecessor?

7^th  Engineering

You have started creating your manual for your reverse engineering project. As you are taking your device apart, make sure you are sketching all the parts and know where they are located. By the end of the week your parts sketches, bill of materials, exploded view and assembly instructions should be done so you can move on to making things better.

8^th  Engineering

In order to ease the confusion, you have a new webpage for the GlobalGoals/Exploravision project. Make sure you visit it. Monday you will participate in a StunConference to discuss the global goal you are most interested in. With that information, you will work specifically on a blended image that represents your commitment to the goal.