Language/Health:
Reading Response
In the health article Sugar Overload we learned some key ideas, namely:
- · sugar is sugar: refined white, honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, high-fructose corn syrup, organic cane sugar, etc.;
- · sugar is unavoidable, it has been added to nearly everything we consume;
- · sugar is not only causing obesity but is linked to heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s;
- · a 9-year-old Canadian boy will consume 123lb of sugar/year; Canadian male teens consume 138lb/year;
- · we are addicted to sugar, we are programmed to crave it and food companies know this and profit from it;
- · food companies have determined the perfect amount of sugar, salt and fat in our foods that will satisfy our craving and will leave us wanting more;
- · using junk food in fundraising, to reward, calm and entertain kids is normal
Guiding questions for your reading response:
- Did you learn something new that you were unaware of before?
- Did any idea(s) surprise you? Why?
- Will this have any effect on what you eat? How?
- What would you say to a large food company like Kraft or Nestle?
we are working on this task throughout the week.
Geography: The Niagara Escarpment
Some key ideas to consider developing
into either a promotional handout, poster, Publisher brochure,
Prezi, Emaze, PowerPoint or MovieMaker video about the Niagara Escarpment
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Ridge of sedimentary rock extending 700+ kms from Tobermory, Ontario to
Niagara Falls
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Extends through Ontario regions of
Bruce, Grey, Simcoe, Dufferin, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
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Biosphere Reserve (conservation area composed of unique flora & fauna that are
protected from urbanization/development)
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Tourist/recreational area for hikers, campers, rock-climbers, zip-liners, cottagers and
anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors/natural wonders
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Landforms consisting of forest, grasslands, wetlands, rolling hills,
waterfalls
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Major waterfalls:
Niagara, Albion, Devil's Punchbowl, Webster's
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Fauna: eagles, hawks, salamanders, rattlesnakes, squirrel bat
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Flora: sugar maple, ferns, orchids
we are working on this task throughout the week.
we are working on this task throughout the week.
final test tomorrow
