Tuesday's Homework

Math
-make sure you can multiply a whole number by a fraction
-make sure you can add mixed numbers together
-homework: pg 315#7,8,9 (just solve)
-pg 328 #7,8

History
-jot notes on your presentation topic (from ch3/4) and two test questions are due tomorrow WHEN YOU ENTER THE CLASSROOM

English - keep working on your persuasive research essay body paragraphs
-body paragraph #2 is due thursday

Media

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNeEVkhTutY

Homework for the Long Weekend!

• Math - Get algebra unit test signed, if you have not done so

• English - think about body paragraphs topics for your individual persuasive research essay



• Do some more research for your persuasive essay



• History - Get Civil and Religious Hierarchy marks signed and Wordsearch marks signed



• Read!


• Internal combustion engine video:

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/190-how-engines-work-video.htm

• Have fun with family and friends!

Wednesday's Homework

• History Presentations due Thursday




• Math






• -pg 310 #7,8,9,17a) (do not use a model - solve by finding a common denominator)






• -pg 318 #8,9,16a), 21 (do not use a model - solve using a common denominator)

Tuesday's Homework

1. English - Due Wednesday



2. -Choose your persuasive essay topic



3. -Do some research



4. -Decide on the topics for your three body paragraphs



5. -Finish the rough copy for one body paragraph



6. -Keep track of all references






8. Math

• 
  1.Explain what fractions are.
  2.Draw any fraction and draw an arrow to the numerator and denominator.
  3.Explain what the denominator actually means in any fraction.
  4.Explain what the numerator actually means in any fraction.
  5.What operation does the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator represent?
  6.Explain and make on example of the following: mixed number, improper fraction.
  7.Reduce the following fractions to lowest terms:
  60/180 35/75 36/312 1000000/10000000
  8. Draw a picture that represents six-ninths of a chocolate bar.
  9. Complete pg 305 #1-9
  

Monday's Homework

• English - Read child labour article


• English - Begin research on persuasive essay topic -make jot notes or collect info electronically (in Word, etc.) (will be checked tuesday!)


• 1) Should child labour be banned?


• 2) Should the Canadian government spend less money on the military?


• 3) Should cigarettes be banned?


• 4) Should non-organic farming be banned?


• 5) Are video games a bad influence on children?


• 6) Topic of your choice - please see Mr. Mak before starting


• Math - pg 305#1-9

Homework for the Weekend

• Math - If your algebra mini-test is not signed by Monday, you can not write the unit test.


• - Unit Test on Algebraic Expression/Equations on Monday


• - Extra help Monday 8:15am SHARP!(meet outside the back doors of the school)




• From class today: pg 287#15,16 and the question below.


• The sum of four consecutive numbers is 62. Make an equation and solve for the numbers.




• Study: evaluating (solving) expressions and equations, table of value, term number/figure number, making your own expressions and equations, variables, constants


• Review all homework questions: -pg 276,277,280,281,283,286,287,290,291,297,299




• English - Final Poster for Water Bottles essay


• -include a creative title and headings (intro, b.p#1, b.p.#2, b.p.#3, conc. etc.)


• -poster should have a rough draft (with obvious evidence of THOROUGH proofreading) and then a good copy


• -references can be posted on the back


• -Posters must be complete when you ENTER THE CLASSROOM on Monday

• English - journal entry on Bullying:


• 1) What does bullying mean to you? Describe or list all forms of bullying that you can think of at school, in your community or online.


• 2) Briefly describe an incident that you have been involved in or witnessed where someone was bullied at school, in your community or online.


• 3) Describe, in detail, how the person being bullied felt in this situation.


• 4) Describe why you think the bully acted they way they did.


• 5) What should you do if you witness someone else being bullied?


• 6) What should you do if you feel that you are being bullied?


• 7) Respond to the following statement (agree or disagree and explain why): “If you see someone being bullied and you walk away, you are no better than the person doing the bullying.” Have a great weekend!

Thursday's Homework

• Math - Algebra Mini-test signatures are due FRIDAY (tomorrow!)


• Math - pg 290 #13, 15


• History - Wordsearch signatures


• History - Civil and Religious Hierarchy signatures


• Math - Algebra unit test on Monday Math - Extra help Monday morning 8:15am - meet outside back doors of the school and know which questions/concepts you would like to go over