Grade+7A

May 15th, 2012 Social Studies research papers are now **//__PAST DUE.__//** On Friday May 18th, we will be heading to the library to gather books for your next unit project. Mrs. Bisschop has a list of the countries and has offered to help find some good sources for you. I'm looking at //__**June 11**__// for your Unit 4 project. Other dates to keep in mind are: June 25 - Social Final June 25 - Science Final Science - Your vocabulary words and vocab poster is due tomorrow - May 16th. We will be continuing with your note packet on Wednesday, starting another one and you will be given a homework assignment. From now and until June 21 I will be in my room on Days 2 and 4 for extra help. I suggest your take advantage of this time to work on your unit 4 project or review for finals. Ms. Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

May 2nd Some quick reminders: May 8th - Final Research paper is due. If you have missed all the checkpoints please pass in all your rough/edited copies and I will mark everything that you pass in. Remember if you missed all the check points and DON'T pass them in on Tuesday your paper automatically drops to 65%. May 10th - Mind Maps Due on Chapters 5/6. On Friday we will continue the group reading/note taking for pages 162-172. May 10th - Sicence Unit Test 3: Heat and Temperature. We will be working on the Science review for the next two classes. Please come prepared with the review and questions. Vocabulary makes up 75% of test so make sure you're using your flashcards. Ms. Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

March 21st, 2012 As promised here is a key for your Science review. Please take the time to read it as the question on your review WILL be on your midterm. These answers or something like the ones I have posted are what I expect from you! Please bring your binder to class on Thursday March 22nd. I will help you get organized for the nest unit. Don't forget your reading book in case you finish early!!

Please bring coloring pencils for Social Studies on tomorrow as well. Good luck studying, Ms. Templeman

March 16th, 2012 Midterm is on March 20th. Mind Map ch. 3 and 4, evaluation sheet due before the midterm.

Here is the adjusted rubric for marking your MIND MAP. Please make sure you have your chapter 3, evaluation sheet and good copy of your chapter 4. Don't forget your Science Midterm is March 22nd! Ms.Templeman

March 8th, 2012 Social Studies: Questions #1-3 page 116 are due March 12th. Science: Section 1.2 Heat can affect the volume of liquids and gases (balloon demonstration) is due March 12th.

Reminder: Mind Maps and Midterm on March 20th!! We will finish Ch. 4 on March 12th. I will give you a review you will have 2 classes for Midterm review. Ms. Templeman

March 5th, 2012 Its March Yikes! The school year is just flying by!! Social Studies: We'll be working on our Maps in the morning you will have to present your work. Here are the answer keys for all the questions we have done so far in Chapter 4. Your Social Midterm has been moved to March 20th (Yeah!!) which means more study time. Mind Maps for Chapter 3 and 4 are also due this day. Please remember you must pass in your Chapter 3 Mind map and the evaluation sheet with your chapter 4 mind map. Science: Midterm is on March 22nd. It will cover units 1 and 2. We will be working through unit 3 at the same time. I will be handing out a review the week before the midterm. Please make sure you have your binder in order (makes studying easier!). If you don't have all your Science quizzes you might want to ask for copies!!

Keep an eye on my door I will be posting a new Study Hall list. Ms. Templeman

February 24th, 2012 Morning 7's it has been awhile! I hope you're enjoying your break from classes! This is just a friendly reminder that you have a Science Unit test on February 29th. I hope you haven't forgotten! My studious students here's a hint for you....know the __//**particle theory**//__ and know it WELL! I've attached my answer key to your review... Ms. Templeman

February 9th, 2012 Here is an answer key for the review for your test. You will notice that many of the answer have yellow highlights this is because I copied and pasted them right from my answer keys that I have already posted on this page. I have crossed out a couple of questions and if you're checking this page you are getting an advantage because you DON'T need to worry about these questions on your test. Mind Maps are due at the beginning of class. Good luck studying! Science 5.2 due second period February 10th. Lunch is at 12:30 in my room. Ms. Templeman

February 5th, 2012 Below are all the remaining Answer keys for all the questions we've done in ch. 3. If you haven't had a chance to print off the answer keys I suggest you have a look at them before the Social Studies test.

Here is a copy of the Ch. 3 review. Some of these questions are ones that we already answered during classes. Make sure you know the answers. You might want to update your answers with information from the answer key. You do not have to rewrite every question! I have also attached how I will be marking the Mind Map for ch.3 and as a final Unit project. Ms. Templeman

February 1st, 2012 Science- Late assignments must be passed in at the beginning of class. 7A science will be in room 109 tomorrow. 7a's enrolled in study hall must attend tomorrow at lunchtime 12:30 till 1:00pm. Your science test is scheduled for February 29th. Your social test (chapter 3) is February 10th. Mind map for chapter 3 is also due February 10th. Ms. Templeman

January 26th, 2012 Science 4.3 Mixing It Up Again - observations and questions are due Tuesday January 31st. Ms. Templeman

January 24th, 2012 Social studies: Questions from p. 81 are due January 26th (Thursday). Here is the video we were watching in class today. The Nature of Things Northwest Passage Science: Big Idea 4.1/4.2 Handout due January 26th (Thursday). Rock Candy assignment is homework. Once you have completed 5 days of observations attached your chart to the question sheet. Don't forget to answer the questions. Due January 31st (Tuesday). T Templeman

January 22th, 2012 On Friday we read pages 76-77 and took notes on these pages. For those of you who were absent please remember to copy these notes from one of your classmates. We also divided into two groups and answered the Inquire questions on page 77. For those who missed the class presentations here is a copy of the textbook answers. Those who attended class might still want to look at them or even print them off for their notes. (Hint hint).

Science: Please remember to observe your Rock Candy everyday. You will have to pass in your observation chart! See you on Tuesday! Ms. Templeman

January 18th, 2012 7A Science: Please remember that those who didn't finish their Q's p. 120 #1-3 and their journal entry today have it for homework. Those who were absent today please see me tomorrow (I will be in the building). Homework detention will be given for incomplete work. Journal Entry: Topic: separating a mechanical mixture. In your science journal pick and describe a mechanical mixture. Describe to me how you would separate this mixture. What would you use? List others ways you could separate mechanical mixtures. What would determine the type of device used to separate the mixture? 7A Social: For those who would like to print off my notes and answers to the current section of notes (p. 66-75) here is a copy. If you walk past my door you will notice that I have two file folders attached. If you missed a day please check your class folder for your name and any missing handouts. I will try my best to get them there by the end of the day. Ms. Templeman

January 4th, 2012 Welcome back 7A! On Friday please come prepared for our science lab. In order to participate in the lab you MUST complete and I must have SEEN your lab safety rules write up AND the mixtures section of you chart must be completed (Notes 1.1). The observations and questions for this lab will be due at the end of class (Fri. Jan. 6). Glossaries are due Jan 10th. If you aren't completed you might want to hang around for lunch on Jan 6. Not having a textbook is not an excuse you can visit with me and use one! Those who have been assigned to study hall will commence their study hall time on Jan. 12th. I will remind you! Ms. Templeman

Dec 19, 2011 Social and Science Tests have been returned if you got less than 60% I expect your parents to sign it and return it to me for Wednesday. No signed test could result in less participation in our fun activities planned for Wednesday. I am considering an "extra credit" assignment for those of you who were not pleased with your mark. I will let you know what it is on Wednesday. Don't forget candies and a ziploc bag for our science experiment.

Dec 6, 2011 Happy Tuesday 7A's!! I just finished writing your Science Unit Test and thought I'd share with those who frequent this page its make up. Your test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 7 matching questions, 7 short answer questions, 2 longer questions that include interpreting and/or drawing diagrams and an essay question for a total of 58 points! Doesn't it sound like FUN? Yes smile and nod your head! Since it is rather long we will start the Science test at 9 am on Dec 13th in Ms. Achmus' room and continue it into our Science class at 10 am in Mrs. Lessers room. That means if you finish early you will study for you Social test on your own instead of reading quietly. PLEASE BRING PENCILS FOR YOUR TEST. You will NOT be allowed to use pen. See you tomorrow! Ms. Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca P.S.The study guide is attached you didn't think I'd forget did you?Tsk Tsk Still working on the Social Study guide. You guys are just going to have to patiently wait!

Dec 5, 2011 Your Social Studies Unit Test is DEC. 15th, 2011. I will NOT be giving a formal review. Instead I will be giving a study guide. I Will post the study guide on this website in addition to giving you a copy in class. You will only have 1.5 classes to review the study guide and ask me questions about the material if you wait until Wednesdays class to get the study guide. It is a unit test which means that it WILL include material from the ENTIRE unit, however, the bulk of the "big questions" will come from chapter 2. If you didn't do so great on the Chapter 1 test you might want to review that as well. Your Science Test is DEC. 13, 2011. I will NOT be giving a formal review. I Will post the study guide on this website and you will have 2 classes to review the study guide and ask me questions about the material. It is a unit test which means that it WILL include material from the ENTIRE unit, however, the bulk of the "big questions" will come from sections 4.0 - 7.0. Study Hall: I am available at lunch on: Dec 7, 9, 13 and 14. If you have questions please come see me. Ms. Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

Dec 1, 2011 Science - Biome activity due Dec 5. + In your Science Journal Answer Communicate Q's 1 & 2 p. 72 Social Studies: Unit Exam Dec 15th, if you aren't going to be here you will complete the exam before Christmas holidays. Please let me know.

November 29th, 2011 Social Studies - Questions page 42 #'s 3,4,5 Due Thursday Dec 1st.

November 24th, 2011 Social Studies - I am still missing paragraphs from students. If you have talked to me about your assignment no worries. If you haven't come to talk to me about your late assignment this is a REMINDER that everyday that your assignment is over due I take possible marks. If you don't pass it in it will end up being a ZERO! Current Event Slides are due at the END of the month. Make sure your have TWO (2) in your handin folder!

Science- Lab activities are now late. Not being present for the lab is NOT an excuse you were assigned a team you need to ask a team member for their data. Once you have the data you can still complete the lab. If you haven't come to talk to me about your late assignment this is a REMINDER that everyday that your assignment is over due I take away marks. If you don't pass it in it will end up being a ZERO! You will have one more computer class to work on your current assignment (FRIDAY NOV 25th) after that it needs to be done on your own time or during computer class. DUE NOV 29th! Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

November 17th, 2011 Social Studies - Today students were given a homework assignment on traditions in their family/community. They must write 2 paragraphs about traditions in their family and their influences. One paragraph per tradition. Its due Nov 23rd. Worth 10 marks.

We completed a lab assignment Science class today. It is due November 23rd. I am available at lunch time Friday Nov 18th and Monday Nov 21st to help with this lab activity. Tons of class time will NOT be given so manage your time. You TWO assignments due on the same day! I have been looking at my planning book and our next two tests are TENTATIVELY scheduled for: Social Studies December 15th. Science December 13th. Please keep these in mind when making holiday plans. Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

November 15th, 2011 Science Survival in the Field Lab handout is due 10 am Nov 23rd. Remember it's worth 34 marks. Social Studies Homework due Nov 21st @ 9 am. Notes - defintion for globalization this includes are brainstorm session. Your answer to Q#2 p. 33 A Minangkabau wedding chart. Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

November 10th, 2011 Congrats 7A you made it through the first term! Report cards went home today and you have a long weekend as a reward. Please remember that student led conferences are Nov 15 and 16 at 4:30. I REALLY want you to be there so that we can BRAG about how AWESOME you are in my classes! Enjoy your weekend! Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

October 26th, 2011 Social - Social Test is Nov 3rd 1st period in Ms. Achmus' room. Please work on your review. I will give two classes to complete the review - bring your questions, ask for help! If you pass in your review and you get a good mark I will replace the lowest mark you have in Social with your review mark. The review is NOT due. It is a guide to help you study! Remember: If you have been enrolled in STUDY HALL please check the calendar and come and visit. If you are not enrolled you are WELCOME to come by for help if you need it or if you need a quiet place to get some work done. Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

October 20th, 2011 Busy day today. Science test - bring binder and a book in case you finish early! Missing work will be assigned a 0 - we're moving on! We will have only 30 mins for our Social class as we will be heading to an assembly at 10:30 am. Social Q's and defintions for pages 16-21 will be due Oct 24th. YES that means HOMEWORK! The timeline will be on Canadian events - a summary of page 21 of the handout. Remember we will be heading to CJES to read so bring your happy faces! Best of luck! Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

October 15th, 2011 Science Test will be period 1 October 20th in Ms. Achmus' Room. 2nd period we will go to Mrs. Lessers Room for Social. You should be reviewing your notes and finishing up your review sheet! If you have any problems let me know! I can't help if you don't ask! Review is on Tuesday - BRING QUESTIONS!! Ms Templeman ttempleman@mail.gssd.ca

Oct 7th, 2011 Science homework - Energy Pathways Sheet Due Oct. 12 We will finish up big Idea 3.0 next week. I will give a review and a day o go over the review and our test will be on OCT 20TH!! Social Studies - Chapter Q's and Mexican map due today. If not passed in by 9am on Wednesday Oct. 12 this assignment will be marked as a 0 until it is submited. Happy Thanksgiving Ms. Templeman

Oct 5th, 2011 Science Homework DUE October 7th: Producers 3.2 with questions. Photosynthesis handout with journal entries must be passed in by the end of TODAY!

Sept 27, 2011 Social One of my students in 7B had this amazing idea! I uploaded our Social Studies chapter to the homework page. Now you guys can work on this at home! But is it homework??? Stay tuned! Its __**NOT**__ homework. We will discuss what we read on THURSDAY Sept 29th and continue to work on the questions. If the questions aren't finshed on the Sept 29th they __**WILL**__ be assigned for homework. *Slides are due Friday. Pass them in! Science: Get in your missing work by the 30th! I can't give AWESOME marks for something I NEVER see! See you Thursday! Ms. Templeman

=Welcome to Grade 7A!= Throughout the year I will try to place homework and project reminders on this page. If I forget please remember to check the calendar in your homeroom (Rm. 125) and of course you should be writing your homework in your agenda! Science: - On Friday Sept 23th we will have time to continue our documentation of our Moss Terrarium. - We will finish up Big Idea 2.0. and start Big Idea 3.0. Social: - On Friday Sept 23th we will finish up our inquiry questions, watch a video and continue our mapping skills! - Current Event Slides are due **__at the end of the month__**. I will check them on **Friday Sept. 30th.** Any slides added after this date will be credited to the next month! Ms. Templeman