Happy Holidays

We are so grateful and thankful to have you as our students. We hope you have the most wonderful holiday and best wishes for the New Year. See you in January : )

All of your homelogic is updated if you would like to take a look at grades!

From Stitch, Mulan, and Jack Sparrow (Mrs. Boucher, Mrs. Krushel, and Ms. Noullett)

Almost there!!!

AMAZING job today on your Humanities and Math check-in!!! Really impressed. One more to go tomorrow....you've got this. Remember to take care of yourself tonight....have a good dinner, put in a solid studying effort, and go to bed EARLY (turn off your phones/ipads/etc).

We appreciate your effort and continue to be proud of you as our 804 rockstars. 

You can do it!!

You know who you are...this last joke is for you!

I'll stop now...

Math/ Sci

Tomorrow you have a ratio "check-in". While Humanities is priority, I would definitely go over some ratio word problems if you need a break from HUM. It will help you on your check-in.


In Science we covered Topics 1 and 2. Tomorrow we will cover the rest. Please show your adults your notes to check-in with them. Study a minimum of half an hour for Science tonight. Go over your notes in your journal. Write key words. Make visuals. Whatever you need to help you remember concepts, ideas, etc.

Here are the notes from today:

Humanities

Today we did some review and chatted about study habits and good ways to study. Please review your notes, use the search tool on the blog, and do not use the textbook unless you are really lost or need clarification on a specific concept or person. (use your notes....that is what will be on the exam).

Here are the notes from Chapter 15:

Good luck studying! You are almost there : )

Science

Today we went through some of the Science review (topics 1 and 2) and then chatted more about pressure.

It is expected that you will have topics 1 and 2 done of your review booklet for tomorrow's class.

Good luck studying : )

Japan Unit Review

You have a unit exam on Wednesday. Please make sure you are studying every night. Here is the review you were given today. It has been posted on D2L as well, if you lost it or need another copy.

Humanities

It is reflection time!

We are halfway through The Outsiders and it is time to stop and reflect.  Using the below as a framework, complete your next reflection:

Novel Study Reflections- Thinking about your thinking

Midway Point: Making and Changing Predictions

It is time to stop reading and review your initial predictions.  Were they correct? If so, which ones? Which ones were incorrect?

1. Are you enjoying the book?  If so why? If not, why?
2. Is the story what you were expecting?  Any surprises?

3. Text-to-Self Connections

A good text-to-self connection might sound like…

This reminds me of the time that I…

I know exactly how the character feels because when that happened to me…

·         Remember when…

·         Because I know about ______, I can understand _______.

4. Text-to-Text

A good text-to-text connection might sound like…

·         This character reminds me of the character in this book because…

·         The part reminds me of the book I read yesterday…

·         I think the book will end this way because in this other book…

5. Text-to-World

A good text-to-world connection might sound like…

·         This reminds me of something I heard on the news…

·         I think this has happened in history before…

·         It seems like this book happened a long time ago because…

·         This is the same problem we’re facing right now in Canada

WHAT DOES GRADE 8 WRITING LOOK LIKE, YOUR IDEAS ARE SUPPORTED WITH ACTUAL EXAMPLES FROM THE NOVEL, SENTENCES ARE COMPLETE, THERE ARE NO SPELLING ERRORS, ALL PROPER NOUNS AND STARTS TO SENTENCES ARE CAPITALIZED.

Reflection is due tomorrow!

Science Unit Assessment on Thursday Dec 15th

Please stay warm this weekend!!

We have posted an extensive review for Mix & Flow on D2L under news.  Please check it out & start to work through it.  It will be solid review for your exam...bahahahahaha, get it?!

But always remember to wear a life jacket!!  Explain why to your people!

Humanities

Great job on your assessment today! Really proud of your efforts. we understand this has been a tough week with lots of check-ins and assessments, and its only getting heavier next week!

Coming up:

1. Wednesday
- Japan Unit FINAL Exam
- Math check in -> ratios and rates

2. Thursday
- Science Mix and Flow Unit FINAL Exam



You should be studying already for these assessments. Please ask if you need help, clarification, extra support, etc.

Tomorrow we will continue with The Outsiders. Have a great night!

Science

Today we went over our density calculations - way better job : )

We chatted about pressure and wrote some notes. Here are some visual notes that you can add to your notes if you would like (or if you would like to pep up your notes - probably a good idea!)

Japan Video

Here is the video for the end of isolation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN-XEH6Gbkc

Science

Tomorrow you have a re-do density quiz. The first quiz demonstrated that you are not putting the effort in to academically push through density calculations. Please review your notes tonight to put more of an effort in.

Here is a quick overview:

Here are some review questions:

Japan Quiz Student Guide

Chapter 12 Review – Shaping a Unique Worldview

Worldview Inquiry – In what ways does physical geography contribute to shaping a worldview?

1.       The Land of the Rising Sun

·         What are the geographical statistics and features of Japan?

  

·         What does the map on page 263 say about how the Japanese viewed the importance of their country relative to the rest of the world?

a)      A Land Apart

·         Define isolated.

            ·         How did the geography of Japan contribute to it staying isolated?

·         What evidence was there of contact with other cultures?

  

b)     Adopting and Adapting Elements of Culture

·         What elements did Japan borrow from other cultures to create their own?

2.       Nature Shaping a Worldview

a.       The Beauties of Nature

·         What are some aspects of the beauty of nature that Japanese culture values?

·         How do they show they value them?

b.       Nature and the Ainu

·         Who are the Ainu?

·         What doe the Ainu value? What evidence supports your conclusion?

c.       Shinto: The Way of the Spirits

·         Describe the aspects of the Shinto religion.

d.       The Dark Side of Nature

·         Describe the dangers of Nature.

·         How do Japanese people deal with the disasters that affect them?

3.       A Self-Sufficient Country

·         What does self-sufficient mean?

a.       Resources and Climate

·         Give details and examples of how Japan was self-sufficient.

·         Describe Japan’s farming conditions.

b.       Rice: Symbol of a Country

·         Give three examples that show rice is highly valued in Japan.

                                       i.       

                                     ii.       

                                   iii.       

·         Other Foods – What other foods were available to the Japanese?

c.       A Homogenous Society

·         Describe why people may think Japan’s people are different?

·         Why are they actually homogeneous?

·         Distinct People – Describe the history of the Ainu.

Chapter 13 Review – Japan Under the Shogun

Worldview Inquiry – How do forms of government and decision-making reflect a society’ worldview?

1.       Power and Control

·         What is another name for the Edo Period?

·         What were the dates of it?

·         What was Japan like before the Edo Period?

a.       Unifying the Land

·         Who was the shogun during the Edo Period?

·         What was his plan?

·         Explain his three measures designed to bring stability to Japan:

1.        

2.         

3.        

b.       A Feudal Society

·         How was Japanese society structured?

            ·         How did people get their membership to a class? Could they leave that class? 

                                       i.      Roles in Society

·         What types of rules were there in Japanese society?

·         Describe each of the following groups in Japanese society:

a.       The Samurai

b.       Peasants

c.       Artisans

d.       Merchants

e.       Women in Society

f.        Outside Edo Society

2.       Honour and Duty

a.       Toward a Harmonious Society

·         Explain what social controls are and how the shogun used them.

·         Explain the beliefs and teachings of Confucianism.

b.       Group Responsibility and Shame

·         What are group members expected to do?

3.       First Contact With the West

·         Who were the first Europeans in Japan

·         What did the Japanese call them?

·         What was Portuguese society influenced by?

a.       The Southern Barbarians

·         What is one similarity and one difference between Japanese and Christian beliefs?

                                       i.      New Kinds of Belief

·         How did the beliefs of Christianity threaten the shogunate?

 Chapter 14 Review – Edo Japan: A Closed Society

Worldview Inquiry – In what ways might a country's choice to remain isolated both reflect its worldview and result from its worldview?

(Consult your jot notes from the power point presentation.  Notes still are on the whiteboard)

Locking out the World

• Why and how did Japan isolate itself from the rest of the world?
• Terms of the Exclusion Laws
•  In what ways did isolation lead to political, economic, and social changes in Japanese society?
• How did isolation contribute to the end of Japan's closed, feudal society?

Humanities

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

We listened to the first two chapters of our novel.  In those chapters we were introduced to six characters, all very different. Tomorrow we will keep reading.  Our plan is to be completed the book before the holidays.

THURSDAY: Chapter 12-14 Japan Quiz

Start studying!  Reviewing your notes and having conversations with your peers regarding the big themes and questions.

Random Musings...

A little too much time wasted today in all classes...thanks for buckling down for the next 2 weeks.  We know you are tired & excited for the break.  There are many assessments coming up in the next 2 weeks so you need to really use your class time & manage your time at home.

Math

Today we introduced your new unit - Rates, Ratios, and Percents. We completed notes in our journals and then worked on Math stations (Daily Three). This is for homework if you did not finish it in class.

Here are the notes we took:

Here is the station work:

Humanities- Novel Study!

We are reading THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton

Getting to know the author:

Homework:  Due tomorrow a paragraph using the following reflective questions as a guide.

Novel Study Reflections- Thinking about your thinking

Before Reading the Book:  Prepping yourself as a reader

In proper grade 8 writing, predict what you think that the book is going to be about. 

1. This may include whether or not you are excited to read it,
2.  If you have heard anything about it (maybe from a sibling or friend who has already read it) 
3. Take some time to read the back of the book, look through the pages and check for illustrations, study the front cover.
4.  Using the evidence from visual clues, what do you think it is about?
5.   Think about whether the story is set in the past, present or future…..how do you know?   What evidence exists that support your prediction?
6.  What’s the problem?  All stories have a problem or adventure….what do you think it will be in this story?  

Please see the attached.  Miss Noullett started her brainstorming before writing a well written paragraph for tomorrow!  

Helping Bags

HDC will once again be assembling Bags for Calgary's homeless. Amazing 804 has been asked to contribute bandaids. 

Please bring a box in by Wednesday. 

Science

Today we introduced Archimedes' Principle. It is one of the most difficult topics in Grade 8 so we went pretty slow. Here are some of the notes you received today:

Here is the video we watched if you would like to go over the concepts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlXU97E-uQ


Take a look this weekend to prepare you for next week.

Have a great weekend : )