Additional Grade 7 Science Homework

All students who have yet to read and take notes on section 8.1 (beginning page 211) must do so. This was assigned as class work while I was away at Muskoka Woods last week.

Homework for Next Class

Each student should research developing nations who would benefit from a new technology to help clean drinking water.

Answer the following questions in your research:

1. What are the needs of your nation?
2. Why do you believe this nation needs help?

Be prepared to support your choice to your teammates.

Pure Substances and Mixtures Performance Task Outline

Pure Substances and Mixtures Performance Task

You are a Clean Water Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Many developed and developing nations are facing a clean water crisis worldwide. You have been approached by the World Health Organization (WHO) to come up with a prototype and a proposal that will solve the water issues in one of these nations.

As a Group:

·                         Decide which country you wish to assist in finding a clean water solution.

·                         Research, plan design and build a device that uses 3 different filtration materials to separate a mystery mechanical mixture that will be provided to you by the WHO

·                         Your device must be able to fit in a 30cm³ box for efficient transportation

·                         You need to use the concepts that you will be learning in class when designing your prototype

·                         Write a reflection about your solution

Please note:

·         It is important to consider the specific geography of the country you are helping when designing your device

·         Keep in mind the environmental, social and economic impacts that your solutions may have

As an Individual:

·                         Research a method to remove the chemical and biological contaminants from a fresh water source

·                         Create a one page report using your research to support your ideas; the criteria for the report will be provided

Assessment

·                         Your device will be evaluated by how much clean water can be filtered in one minute

·                         A list of materials will be made available to your group; each material will have an associated cost – the cost should be considered when designing your prototype

·                         You will also be assessed based on how your design meets the needs of the nation you have chosen to work with

Follow-up to Winnipeg Water Advisory News Reports

Grade 7 Videos for Developing Questioning Skills

This is the second video we watched in class. We developed 10 questions using the Q-chart.

Grade 8 English Homework

Complete filling in the 5-paragraph essay template started in class.

Go to www.mediasmarts.ca

Review the topics about digital and media literacy. Read about topics you are interested in by clicking on the topics.

CTV News Video: Energy-saving bulbs tossed in trash, mercury leaking into environment

Grade 7 Students: In class, we will watch this video and using the Q-chart write 10 questions about the video.

Grade 8 Students: Write a well-formatted paragraph about the video. Your topic sentence should be an opinion and you should be able to find 3 points from the video to support your opinion.

http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/energy-saving-bulbs-tossed-in-trash-leaking-mercury-into-environment-1.2209110