Nov.29

Math
Complete prototype geometric frame ready for cellophaning on Monday and begin documenting development progress on Prezi following this example: http://prezi.com/dz4c8ixrs4do/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Nov.28

Congratulations Gr7s on receiving a response from Seedfolks author Paul Fleishman to your many letters!  Your letters were all very well written ;)

Fantastic Geography Prezis to showcase the theme of natural and human movements around the world:

Sophia & Jessica:  

http://prezi.com/ek1qu0gsqsfk/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

Raquel & Madeline

http://prezi.com/wv_7ipd1qd2n/edit/?auth_key=ia73335&follow=yhq-fadonp14

Giulia, Alexia & Isabelle

http://prezi.com/vh-hhgcb9ezy/edit/?auth_key=32eaotq&follow=if_decnnrekj#6_11249562

Jorel, Colin & Christian

http://prezi.com/fqebxkctgixt/geography-movements/

Camilla & Gabby

http://prezi.com/wurddynraboi/edit/#68_5086374

Rebecca, Beatriz & Meagan

http://prezi.com/wi3srrakberz/edit/?auth_key=4urecz1&follow=vanur9wtgd6u

Miranda & Sarah

http://prezi.com/xrjw9i0xsxfm/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

Olivia, Nikki, & Isabella

http://prezi.com/s_q3n9bo7hs4/edit/?auth_key=p2b7bqt&follow=o3fra2wq9pb5

Renzo & Adam

http://prezi.com/yfmh84xa6qg3/edit/?auth_key=qurtyqp&follow=2phtmj7yz_ng

Ratios/Rates/Decimals/Percents Final corrections below:

Homework: Do You Remember Chapter 4 Patterning

Nov.27

COLLABORATIVE MATH TASK

Goal:

Working collaboratively and constructively in groups of 4 maximum, your task is to research, design and create a geometric stained glass window to fill any size window at St. Simon.  Your design will be symmetrical and will include a variety of angles and shapes that have been rotated and reflected.  You will also photograph your process at various stages of development and showcase it on Prezi or MovieMaker.




Success Criteria:
- research images of stained glass windows
- browse through geometric art samples provided
- research stained glass window templates, how they are created
- identify points of symmetry that show balance/proportion
- identify shapes: triangles, trapezoids, paraellograms, hexagons, squares
- identify any angles: right, acute, obtuse
- identify any shape transformations: flips, turns
- incorporate these ideas into a prototype design using manipulatives (shape blocks) or computer software (Geometer's Sketchpad, PowerPoint shapes, Paint.Net)  Geometer's Sketchpad free download link http://www.divshare.com/download/launch/5127907-c33 
- measure actual window to be fitted, record specifications
- check fitting, make necessary adjustments 
- netbook, protractor, metre stick/measuring tape, colored cellophane, black bristol board for frame/skeleton


Di Croce Teams:
1.  Matthew, Christian, Meagan, Sarah
2.  Michael, Beatriz, Alona, Colin
3.  David, Jessica, Rebecca, Giulia
4.  Melissa, Austin, Johan, Jaden
5.  Sophia, Alexia, Gabby, Jorel
6.  Miranda, Isabelle, Dale, Camilla
7.  Juan, Cynthia, Martin, Kevin

Tassone Teams:
1.  Carter, Jessica, Nicholas, Hillary
2.  Nicole, Jacob, Adam, Victoria R.
3.  Isabella, Renzo, Cosimo, Julian
4.  Victoria C., Daniel, Manny, Olivia
5.  Madeline, Nathaly, Pauline, Raquel
6.  Cristina, Emily, Mario, Leo

Nov.25

Ratios/Rates/Decimals/Percent 

Handout & Workbook Corrections

Nov.22

Italian 10.30-11.00, French 12.35-1.05

Gr.7s be good, respectful & cooperative with your substitute ;)  no negative reports!  

Below is plenty of work to keep you focused for the day and out of trouble:

Wrap up your Geography Movement Prezi which is due Monday Nov.25th
(your choice of human or natural movements i.e. electronic, how we commute in our city, transportation of goods/freight around the world, tsunami/earthquake/tornado/landslide, types of winds, water erosion etc.)  e-mail link to your prezi stsimongr7@gmail.com

Complete moonlight tree silhouette art task (navy, purple, white, black) mount onto purple construction paper, trim and staple neatly onto back wall where there is available space and/or onto black empty bulletin board.  Same thing with Mark Crilley mouth/lips task, since only 2/24 are on display from last week.

Complete & submit math task from yesterday.  Place under star paper weight on my desk.  Any questions, see your substitute, they have correction sheet.  Next, complete Test Yourself from math workbook pg.22 #1-8 pg.23 #10-11.   Complete on grid paper (not in workbook) showing all your thinking, not just answer.  To be submitted Monday.

Have a great day & weekend :)

Nov.21

Ratio, Rate, Decimal, Percent Task:

Nov.20

Percent Problems:

 Paul spent 67% of his $50,000 yearly salary on living expenses, namely:
8% on property taxes
2% on clothing
6% on food
2% on fuel
2% on phone/internet/tv
20% on mortgage
17% on electrical/gas/water
10% on entertainment/travel

Math homework: 2.6 percent problems in workbook #1-11


Continue working on your Geography Movement Prezi

Nov.19

What is collaboration?  What is not collaboration?  

This is what we have to say...

Our final thoughts:

Good collaboration involves:

-teamwork, cooperation, communication

-working towards a common goal

-do your part, do your share

-working together in groups, brainstorming, problem-solving

-time management

-respect and participation

-listening to and expanding ideas of everyone

-encourages new thinking, new ideas and more importantly CREATIVITY

-bringing different skills to the table

-trusting and depending on each other

Not-so-good collaboration involves:
-there is no "I" in team
-think about everyone, don't be selfish
-not having equal contributions; uncooperative
-not accepting, excluding ideas of others
-arguing, talking over each other
-not giving each other credit, not encouraging others

Nov.18

Gr.7s I'm at a workshop w/Mr. Boccia, be good and respectful ;)

8.35-9.45
Instrumental music

9.45-10.15
Family life: complete backside of emotions vocabulary sheet you began last week and read father/son conversation in text pg.17-18

10.15-10.30
Recess

10.30-11.00
Italian

11.00-11.35
Gym indoor soccer

11.35-12.20
Lunch
12.20-12.35
JK duty front yard

12.35-1.05
French

1.05-1.40
Rotary Mr. Tassone's students come for math 
students work collaboratively in group of 4 to problem-solve donut ratio/rates task below on chart paper (show all your thinking):

1.40-1.55
Recess

1.55-2.25
Rotary continued

2.30-3.30
Di Croce's students return w/Ms. Bucci's 7s for donut team task.

Homework: continue working on your Geography Movement Prezi due Friday.  *Remember you and your partners can work on it at the same time independently from any location*

Nov.14