Mrs. Hamilton

7/8H Homeroom, Math, Science and Health, 7P Math, 6/7/8 Technology class

Posted: March 13, 2018

Coding with Micro:bits!

Tues/Thurs activity period

1. Go to: https://makecode.microbit.org/#

2. Click Orange 'Getting started' button in top right of the screen and follow instructions.

3. Click 'Exit Tutorial' when it prompts you to connect USB.

4. Click 'Projects' in top left corner and then 'projects' again and choose one to try

5. When you have gone through the tutorial you can hit the cycle arrows key to try the code out

6. When you have tried a few, let your teacher know you are ready to try to download to the micro:bit

Posted: February 15, 2018

I’m using Remind to send important updates, assignments, and information for 7/8H Science. Please click on the link below to join our class. (For reference, our class code is @99ahh3.)

https://www.remind.com/join/99ahh3

OR: You can text 99ahh3 to (705) 230-2507

Thanks for joining!

Mrs. Hamilton

P.S. Remind is a free, safe, and easy way for me to reach you with important information. Want to learn more? Go here:https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/201342445

Posted: February 15, 2018

Feb 16 2018 Technology class - Digital Citizenship

Go to https://platform.everfi.net/

Enter username and password given to you by the teacher.

You may be prompted to change your password. Make sure to write it down with your username some place safe.

These modules will count toward your Digital Citizenship mark on your report card.

Posted: January 30, 2018

January update (7/8H Math, Science, Health, 7P Math, 6/7/8 Technology)

7/8 H Math:

Gr 7: Operations with Fractions assignment was due today. We are currently reviewing addition and subtraction of fractions and will have a test the first of next week. Attached is tomorrow's in-class/homework assignment.

Gr. 8: Operations with Fractions assignment was due today. We are currently reviewing multiplication of fractions and will have a test the first of next week. Attached is tomorrow's in-class/homework assignment.

7/8 H Science:

Currently working on STEM projects, lab next week to review scientific method and a test on scientific method the week of Feb.12. STEM projects are due before March Break.

7/8 H Health:

Substance Education assignment due Mon Feb. 5 (to be presented in the fashion discussed in class).

7P Math:

Operations with Fractions assignment was due today. We are currently reviewing addition and subtraction of fractions and will have a test the first of next week.

6/7 Technology:

Currently working on MaKey MaKey cardboard Carnival games. To be complete Feb.23rd.

7/8 Technology:

Projects: CO² cars, Rockets, Hot Air Balloons and other approved projects. Remember that you are being assessed on collaboration, task persistance/independence, problem solving, precision, measurement, safe use of small tools / shop tools the next few weeks.

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Posted: January 10, 2018

Fraction Practice Games

Fraction games

https://www.mathplayground.com/index_fractions.html

Posted: December 15, 2017

Multiplication Facts Games

http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Posted: December 11, 2017

Parents of 7/8H and 7P: School Math Benchmark Assessment

7/8H Math and 7P Math will be writing a school-wide Benchmark Assessment Tues and Wed next week (an assessment of what they have covered since Sept). The results of these assessments are used to guide our teaching and direct the goals for our School Improvement Plan.

Both classes have a review sheet due this week. Please check this over with your child and identify areas that you may help them with or that they need to ask me for help in.

Posted: December 11, 2017

Hour Of Code

https://code.org/learn

Posted: November 27, 2017

7/8H Science Tues. Nov. 28th 2017

We are starting a section in Science on The Water Crisis. Use this website to solve the questions on your 'Water Project Word Search' sheet.

https://thewaterproject.org/water_project_detail

Posted: November 24, 2017

7/8H, 7P, 6/7/8 Tech Important Updates

7/8H Homeroom - please work on selling gas tickets and getting books with money handed in as soon as possible.

7/8H Math - last week's tests (averages and squares an square roots) will be handed back and gone over on Monday. Return signed AND corrected for bonus 3% by Wed Nov 29 - Bring a calculator to classes this week

7P Math - last week's tests (averages) will be handed back and gone over on Thursday. Return signed AND corrected for bonus 3% by Tues Dec 5. - Bring a calculator to classes this week

7/8H Science - Tides/Waves/Currents questions due yesterday

6 Tech - Launching Rockets weather permitting, Mon Nov. 27 - Dress appropriately

7/8 Tech - Launching Hot Air Balloons weather permitting, Mon Nov. 27 - Dress appropriately. If your slip is not returned you are not allowed to launch and must remain in the school.