Our Grade 7s put their baking skills into practice this week by creating mini pumpkin pies! Students had to read through the recipe, measure accurately, work collaboratively, and clean-up afterwards. We learned about the origins of pumpkin spice (which usually includes a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice). For some of us, this was our first time trying this seasonal dessert! If you want to make the recipe at home, click the link below:
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Practicing For Our Performance:
Hey, Grade 7s! Don’t forget to practice the first 1:30 of this song to get ready for our performance on October 31st!
Welcome to Grade 7!
Welcome (back) to our Grade 7 students! I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach you (and learn from you) this year. Whether you are returning to Room 22, coming from a different classroom, or are new to Lochdale School, I hope that you feel welcomed into our class community!
Some important information for this week:
- Please review our School Supply List
- Please check School Cash Online
- Make sure to dress for the weather (we are outside rain or shine)
- Come to school with a water bottle
- Please return Cross Country forms to Ms. Liang or Ms. Tan ASAP
I’ll be updating our class blog with more information later this week!
Ms. Ward
Lion Drawing Tutorial Links
History Mystery: the Sinking of the Titanic
Our class is exploring the many factors that may have influenced the Titanic disaster! We are exploring photos, videos, eye-witness accounts, and analyses to try and determine who (or what) is responsible for the sinking of the so-called ‘unsinkable’ ship! We will be focusing on identifying possible biases and crafting our own theories supported by evidence.
Please see below for what we have learned so far:
Have a Wonderful Spring Break!
I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing and well-deserved Spring Break… I miss you already!
Parents and guardians, please fill in this survey at your earliest convenience:
~Ms. Ward
Equality in Space: Famous Female Astronauts
Is space really an ‘equal’ place to be? For many years, people from different communities have faced many obstacles to become involved in NASA and aerospace engineering. Women were not even allowed to apply to become astronauts for many years. Now, we are starting to see more representation in STEM programs and jobs. Watch the video above and click the article below to learn more!
Battle of the Books
Division 3 is beginning our Battle of the Books challenge! Some students have chosen to take their novels home to read over Spring Break. Please be mindful to keep your books safe! Click the link below for more information:
You can also access a few of these novels through Burnaby Public Library or via the Libby App.
Happy reading!
~Ms. Ward
What Is This Cat’s Name? Challenge
Our class has been working on developing our curiosity and our questioning skills. Part of our practice has been games that require reasoning and specific questioning. We played a game Ms. Ward invented called, “What is this cat’s name?”
To see all the cat’s names we guessed, click the link above!
Reminders for Div. 3
Just a few important reminders!
-Grade 7 course selection and medical information forms are due tomorrow (Feb. 17th)
-Grade 7 Camp information packages went home yesterday! Please return both green sheets (permission form and behaviour contract) signed and completed by March 8th
-There is no school on Monday, Feb. 20th as we are observing Family Day
-Please check that Math homework is completed and returned to Ms. Ramen
Thanks everyone!
-Ms. Ward