Gr.7 Social Studies
World Geography: So far in our class the students have
- had a discussion on the benefits of learning about the world, and geography
- through a group activity (scavenger hunt) they discovered an overview of many places around the world that products are produced or distributed, as well as the birthplaces of members of the class, as well as places people travelled over the summer.
We are presently looking at different mapping elements:
- longitude and latitude
- time zones
- different map projections compared to a globe
- how to use an atlas vs. google earth
- world continents and oceans
Every few classes we try to discuss events we have heard in the news that might relate to our study of the world.
- longitude and latitude
- time zones
- different map projections compared to a globe
- how to use an atlas vs. google earth
- world continents and oceans
Every few classes we try to discuss events we have heard in the news that might relate to our study of the world.
Gr. 7 Art
Creativity and art skills are a buzz in my room. The 7's have been introduced to the expectations and helpful clean-up/ organization responsibilities. They have designed their own portfolios to house their work in progress. (These stay in the art room).
Line and Shading:
Students have been introduced to shading pencils. They are starting their first drawing assignment using texture, line, shade, and creativity.
Gr. 8 Art
The 8's are working on a portrait drawing with shading pencils. Students are working at looking at different proportions to help capture a similarity to the celebrity that they are drawing. They are also working on shading techniques.
