The last assignment we're going to be working on is a simple PSA that raises awareness of the issues associated with renewable and non renewable resources. It can be in any medium format.
-Mr. Charalambous
May 15
1. What is in the waste basket right now? What natural resources were used to make these items?
2. Classify these resources as either renewable or non renewable resources. Which could've been recycled or reused?
3. How could practices be changed to reduce both the amount and the types of materials on the waste basket?
-Mr. C
May 13
Farming
Intensive Farming
Agriculture in which much labour is used to get food from small plots of land
Extensive Faming
Agriculture in which little labour (but often large machinery) is used to work big farms
Subsistence Agriculture
Farms that only produce only enough for the farm family
Commercial Agriculture
Farming that produces a large surplus of one of or a few types of crop, livestock or other product for profit.
Organic Foods
Foods produced without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, additives, preservatives, growth hormones or genetic alterations.
With regards to the "Beef Debate," which viewpoint to you find the most credible: the side of the National Cattlemen's Association or that of the activists? Who has a "vested" interest?"
-Mr. C
April 30
This is just a friendly reminder that all notes (power points) have posted onto DB under "geography." Please don't forget to regularly check it if you've missed any handouts or important information.
-Mr. Charalambous
April 29
In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of flow resources?
-Mr. C
April 22
1. You've been hired as Minister of Fisheries. How would you have dealt with the situation in the 90s knowing that your decision has an effect on the environment, jobs, economy and the community?
2. More and more people are starting to "farm" fish but people who oppose this say it is unnatural because of the artificial food and living conditions. Though it does help restore jobs back to the community. What side of the debate are you on?
-Mr. Charalambous
April 14
Your presentations and your write ups are due tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing them!
-Mr. C
April 10
For those of you looking for the write up criteria, it's as follows: explain your event. What are the causes of the disaster? What are the consequences on the environment and the world around us? What can we do to prevent these disasters from happening?
-Mr. C
April 4
I checked on DB and the geography assignment was deleted. I'll have to re-upload my copy off my USB key when I go home but here's a reminder of the criteria and assignment:
- apply the perspective of one or more themes of geographic inquiry to produce a report (interaction)
- locate relevant information using a variety of primary and secondary sources
- identify conventions and techniques appropriate to the form chosen for a media text they plan to create, and explain how they will use the conventions and techniques to help communication
- have to describe the phenomenon
- it's causes
- it's impact
- it's devastating effect on people and how they respond to these catastrophes
- they need to create an engaging report that uses the appropriate media forms for a newscast (anchorman, expert (e.g., meteorologist), witnesses, on-site reporter that is appropriate for their audience (adult viewers)
- they need to individually write up a paragraph that sums up what they've learned about their event and its causes & consequences
- draft a script
March 27
Thanks for the great work on the test. Stay tuned as we will be moving on to our news cast assignment!
-Mr. C
March 18
For Geography please answer the following questions:
1. Make a Venn diagram to compare a tornado and a tropical storm.
2. Tornadoes are in part caused by warm air colliding with cooler air. With global warming, ca we expect to see more tornadoes?
Next Thursday's class, we'll be having our test. Please do ensure that you're checking in on Drop Box to get any notes you may have missed.
-Mr. C
March 4
First things first, enjoy a much deserved March Break. Shortly after we return we will be having a test. We'll be learning a few more concepts on natural phenomena's affect on landscape, reading and interpreting maps and current environmental issues.
Please be sure that you're checking the blog and our drop box account regularly. There are a lot of fantastic notes there available for you.
-Mr. Charalambous
February 27
Please answer the following questions in your notebooks:
1. In your own words, or with drawings or diagrams, explain what causes a tropical storm to develop?
2. How is this linked to Global Warming?
-Mr. Charalambous
February 25
For geography, I'd like you to explain why latitude position is the most important factor affecting global climates.
-Mr. Charalambous
February 13
Questions 2 and 1 & 2 on the reverse page of the "Effects of Global Warming" need to be completed.
-Mr. C
February 6
Well done on the quiz, 7B. With that in the bag, we're free and clear for Lake St. George! Please don't forget to check out my homepage as to what you will need for LSG this Monday. It will be quite cold so dress warm!
-Mr. C
February 4
This Thursday we'll be having a very small quiz on the world around us. Ensure that you study off the map that you created, identifying the oceans, continents and our nation's provinces and territories (including their capitals).
-Mr. Charalambous
January 7
For tonight please complete questions 1 & 2 from the hand out on the Upper and Lower Canadian rebellions.
-Mr. Charalambous
December 17
Well done, 7B! I'll see you in the New Year!
-Mr. Charalambous
December 10
So this coming Thursday will be our test for BNA. We had a good review period today. While certain facts like the Constitutional Act and the Treaties of Paris are important, it's important that you remember that our focus has been on the big ideas and the impact of the Loyalists on Canada and Canadian identity.
-Mr. Charalambous
December 5
This is just a friendly reminder that your assignment is due next Thursday, December the 12th. We'll be having a unit test the following Tuesday so ensure that you are prepared!
-Mr. Charalambous
December 3
So as you start thinking about your memory box, remember the criteria that we discussed in class. You need to have six artifacts at bare minimum accompanied by an analysis of your artifact. It's not enough to tell me what it is but you need to tell me why you chose it, how it relates to Canadian history and what is its significance.
-Mr. Charalambous
November 26
Complete question 1 on the War of 1812. Next class we'll be talking about our upcoming assignment.
-C
November 21
You have that one very important question to answer -- How did the Loyalists alter (change) Canada and Canadian identity?
-Mr. Charalambous
November 11
Don't forget that questions 1 & 2 on the Fall of New France are due for tomorrow.
-Mr. Charalambous
November 5
Today you had an opportunity in class to work on your letter to your cousin, Rose. This is a reminder that your letter will be due this Thursday, November 7.
-Mr. C
October 29
All the relevant files have been uploaded to our Drop Box account. Look under "Grade 7 History" and then click on "Primary Sources." You'll find the edited articles there to use.
For homework, you are expected to complete the table (excluding the piece on businesswomen in New France) and have that ready for Thursday's class. In order to be successful in this task you need to make sure you're up to date on the homework!
-Mr. Charalambous
October 25
I know I mentioned that some of those readings are a bit difficult to read on that website so keep your eye out on Drop Box where I'll be posting some of the "translated" versions in our history folder. We'll continue with this task next week.
-Mr. C
October 22
The website we looked at is called Mystery Quests and you can find it at the following address:
http://www.mysteryquests.ca/quests/18/indexen.html
Familiarize yourself with it as we will be using this website in depth over the next couple of weeks!
-Mr. Charalambous
October 16
Test tomorrow don't forget!
-C
October 15
So this coming Thursday we'll be having our "quest" in class based on what we've been discussing up to today. You'll have to have an understanding of
- the Jesuits
- Habitants
- Fille du Roi
- Seigneurs
- Cartier
- Champlain
- Acadians
- Fur Traders
- Huron
Best of luck!
-Mr. Charalambous
October 8
Make sure that you finish answering the questions on the government in New France (questions 1-3) and on the Habitants on the attached page (questions 1-3). See you next class!
-Mr. Charalambous
October 1
Next class we will be presenting our 2-3 minute skits on whether our immigrants leave or stay. You'll have some time to work on it before we present it on Thursday.
Mr. C
-Please remember to check the blog frequently!
September 26
For next class you'll have to have that graphic organizer completed. You goal is to decide whether or not your "immigrant" will stay in France or leave to head out to New France. Remember to think about the pros and cons for each subject area, e.g., food, job opportunities...etc.
By next week you'll have to have made that decision!
-Mr. Charalambous
September 12
Answer questions 1-2 that Mrs. Berk handed out today. We'll take them up next class.
-Mr. C
September 10
For history, please complete questions 1 and 2 on the handout I gave you today. Due next class (Thursday).
-Mr. Charalambous
