During 7th and 8th Mod, the students either worked on missing work or watched movies as a reward for being caught up in all of their classes.
Warm Up: None
Lesson: Friday and Monday, the class watched a video about Terry Fox. Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. When he was in high school, he found out that he had cancer and needed to have his leg amputated. Afterwards, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. This video was a great way to wrap up our Canada unit. Homework: Get caught up on ALL of your assignments for ALL of your classes. Warm Up: No warm up
Lesson: Today, the students finished their Canada mind map. If they did not finish it, it is homework for tonight! Homework: Canada mind map Warm Up: No warm up
Lesson: During 7th Mod, the students listened to a presentation from Mrs. White. They learned about Mrs. White's students and made connections to the novel they are reading in Reading class. Homework: Canada mind map due at the end of Thursday Warm Up: No warm up
Lesson: The students worked on their Canada mind map project. They will have Thursday to finish their project. Homework: Canada mind map due at the end of Thursday Warm Up: The students watched CNN 10 and summarized a news story in a complete sentence. To watch today's episode, click here.
Lesson: The students continued working on their Canada Today mind map. See Wednesday's post for a more detailed description of this project. Homework: Work on mind map Warm Up: What is an interesting fact you have learned about Canada from your Canada mind map project?
Lesson: The students continued working on their Canada Today mind map. See Wednesday's post for a more detailed description of this project. Homework: Work on mind map
Lesson: This week, the students will complete a Canada Today project. They will use what they have learned about Canada to make a mind-map. See the images below for samples of mind maps. The students will use the following resources for their project:
The students followed these steps to create their mind-maps:
3. Make five branches off your center circle. Add a new circle or shape for each of the categories you chose. Write the category in the shape or circle. 4. Off each category, write key facts, details, and pictures to describe each category. 5. Your mind-map should be a combination of words AND pictures. 6. Your mind-map should be colorful, organized, and easy to follow. Homework: Mind-maps due at the beginning of class on Thursday |
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