KIds Boost Immunity Challenge

Today you will be starting an online program where you do 2 things:

1. Learn about immunization and how diseases are spread (disease transmission), while
2. Earning free vaccines for someone in need by answering a quiz question.  

For every quiz you pass, vaccines will be donated to someone in need.  Take a bunch, and you can protect a whole family, or even a village against diseases!  This is funded by the provincial and federal government.

What you will be doing:

After completing a lesson, students use a computer or their own device (e.g. smart phone) to take quizzes to earn vaccines in support of UNICEF Canada. The more quizzes a student completes, the more vaccines they earn for kids in another part of the world through UNICEF. It’s that simple!

How you will do it:

1. Click on this link (https://kidsboostimmunity.com/user/register)
2. Register to join our team "Nixon's Bacteria Busters" using the code room106
3. Select the Student option.
4. Enter your first name and last initial (e.g. Amy F or Evan H)
5. Click the green button "Create a New Account".
6. Write down your 
• username
• password
• the code room106 In your planner on page 106
7. You will then take the introduction quiz - this is just a practice: you are not expected to know the correct answers to this quiz, it is just to familiarize you with how the quiz works.
8. Then click on NEXT QUIZ and go to the first lesson: SCIENCE - The Immune System.  Carefully read and follow the lesson to learn about the immune system.  Then take the quiz and see if you can score more than 80%.  If so, you will have earned vaccines for people in need around the world - it's that's easy!
9. You will be expected to to one lesson and quiz per computer lab; however, if you wish, you may do another lesson and quiz.

Fritz - What would you do?

"There's no future here for me.  I'm leaving East Berlin tonight.  I found a place near the Spree that isn't well guarded.  I can run for the water and swim across before I'm seen.  I wanted you to know so you can explain to Mama.  It's not fair, but it is the best I can do.  I will not join their military.  Eventually I'll think like they do.  And I will not let them ruin my life." Fritz's note to Gerta.

1) In complete sentences, list all the reasons why Fritz is determined to risk his life and escape over the wall and across the dangerous River Spree to West Berlin.  What are the factors pushing him away from East Berlin; what are the factors attracting him to West Berlin?

2)Then, tell what you would do in his place.  Would you stay or would you go?  Why?  If you chose to go, then what about your mother and younger sister?  If you chose to stay, how would you shape your future.

Remember, COPS, complete sentence answers.

Becoming Familiar with Coast Salish, Legend, Design and Art

Watch these videos. Choose one design (easy, medium or hard) and try to produce a piece of art inspired by Coast Salish design. It can be a real animal, or an abstract piece of art just using some of the shapes. The idea is to have fun, learn some new ways of drawing and get an appreciation for Coast Salish cultural and artistic styles beliefs and techniques. ENJOY. .

The Raven Steals the Light

YouTube video   ‪8 minutes‬

Coast Salish design elements

YouTube video   ‪4 minutes‬

Coast Salish 2.0 Design Elements

YouTube video   ‪5 minutes‬

How I Draw a Tribal Whale - Haida Tattoo Inspired Design

YouTube video   ‪4 minutes‬

The most basic elements used in the Northwest Coast formline art.

YouTube video   ‪0 minutes‬

More 3D Perspective/Optical Illusion Artt

Skim watch each of these videos below.  Choose one to copy.  You are going to learn how to draw one or two point perspective "3D like" pictures on a flat surface.  You may try more than one.  Stop/pause and replay the video at your leisure as many times as you like while you are drawing.  You will be required to hand in a finished piece of art by 2:10pm today, so make your choice wisely :-)

1. How to draw using one point perspective - railway to horizon
2. Looking up at skyscrapers
3. Looking down from skyscrapers

Want to try two point perspective?

1. 3D House
2. Street corner part one and  part two

Challenge: 3D City Optical Illusion

The Berlin Wall

We will be reading A Night Divided by Jennifer A Neilsen about the rise of the Berlin Wall.  

With the rise of the Berlin Wall, twelve-year-old Gerta finds her family divided overnight. She, her mother, and her brother Fritz live on the eastern side, controlled by the Soviets. Her father and middle brother, who had gone west in search of work, cannot return home. Gerta knows it is dangerous to watch the wall, to think forbidden thoughts of freedom, yet she can’t help herself. She sees the East German soldiers with their guns trained on their own citizens; she, her family, her neighbors and friends are prisoners in their own city.

Go to the following website and read a little background on the Berlin Wall.  

Watch the following videos: 

video#1 

video#2 

video#3

Write one question you have about the Berlin Wall and post it.  If you can answer someone else's question, go ahead :-)

8 Rules

In Jonas' new work package, one piece of paper outlined the 8 rules he had to live by.  Rule#8 stated "You may lie."

1. Why does Jonas find the instruction about lying so disturbing?  3 Sentences minimum.  (What would you feel/think if you were given this "permission"?)
2. Which rule do you like best?  How would you use it?  (3 sentences minimum). If you can't remember the EXACT wording of the rules, then grab a book to help you (page#68)

Remember: Draft your answers in Google Docs. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

The Giver - Funky Fruit

"But suddenly Jonas had noticed, following the path of the apple through the air with his eyes, that the piece of fruit had-well, this was the part that he couldn't adequately understand-the apple had changed. Just for an instant. It had changed in mid-air...Then it was in his hand, and he looked at it carefully, but it was the same apple. Unchanged. The same size and shape: a perfect sphere."

 If you don't have access to a book, then you can read the chapters here

P:\etexts\Novels\The Giver

Go to My Computer, P:\Drive, click on the "etexts" folder, click on the "Novels" folder and Click on "The Giver".

1)What do you think happened? 

2)If the apple did change, then how, in your opinion did it change? What was different? Why? Explain your thoughts using any evidence from the book (page number) about what you think happened.

Remember:

Draft your answers in Google Docs. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS using Google Read and Write before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

Math CH5: Motion Geometry Review

Review:

Grade 6s go to this page for chapter 5 and work through the quizzes up to, and including, #4.

Make a note of any questions you get wrong and post comments on why you got it wrong and what you understand now...

The Giver: Rules

In Jonas's community there are many rules that the citizens must follow. If you don't have access to a book, then you can read the chapters here

P:\etexts\Novels\The Giver

Go to My Computer, P:\Drive, click on the "etexts" folder, click on the "Novels" folder and Click on "The Giver".  

1. List at least five rules that Jonas and his community must live by and give them your own title or name.
2. Copy an exact quote from the The Giver for each rule in your list which shows where the author has mentioned it. Include the page number for the quote.
3. Explain in one or two complete sentences what the rule means in your own words (Don't tell why you like it/don't like it). 
4. Tell what the advantages of each rule could be in a community.  How could this rule benefit your life or world?

All your answers must be written as complete sentence answers  in Google Docs.  Check them with Google Read and Write.  Use all your COPS skills and include all 6 dressups to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible.

Chapter 4 Math Review for Quizzes

Over the next few days, you are going to review your Math from Chapter 4 (collecting/displaying data).  Click here. As you go through the quizzes, record which ones you get incorrect and post after completing each quiz which questions you got wrong.  Tell whether you know why you got the answer wrong and whether you could solve a similar question now.

Private Peaceful "Last Post"

Answer the following question in a complete sentence answer.  Make sure you add lots of detail and three openers in your answer.  Short, unimaginative answers will be rejected.

Remember:

Draft your answers in Google Docs. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS and sense using Google Read and Write before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.  Remember to post with your first name only. All answers mus be in CSAs.

1. Is Charlie’s court martial fair or unfair in your opinion? Give evidence or reasons to support your view from the story.

Nearly 4 O'clock

German infantrymen wearing gas masks attack across No Man's Land through a cloud of poison gas. By the end of the war, both sides had employed various kinds of gas.

Answer the following questions with CSAs.  Make sure you add lots of detail to your answers.  Short, unimaginative answers will be rejected.

Remember:

Draft your answers in GOOGLE DOCS. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS and sense using Google Read and Write before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.  Remember to post with your first name only.

1. Why does Tommo panic when the Germans attack? Why do you think the German shows mercy to Tommo?

2. Why does Charlie lie and tell the family that he and Tommo are ‘having a fine old time in the trenches?’ Do you agree with his decision?

3. Why doesn’t Tommo desert (leave the army)?  

4. What would you do if you were Tommo?

4. What happened to Anna?

A Minute Past Three

This is a picture of typical trench where soldiers spent their days and nights.

1. Who is Captain Wilkie? How is he different from Sergeant Hanley? (p.120)

2. Is the war going well for the soldiers? How do you know this? 

3. What problems were there in the trenches? 

4. Anna, the girl from the estaminet, reminds Tommo of Molly. Write about a time when you saw someone who reminded you of a person you know.  Tell what it was about that person (not just looks) that reminded you of them.

Draft your answers in Google Docs. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS using Google Read and Write before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.  Remember the blog rules.   All answers mus be in CSAs.

Private Peaceful-Post#1

We are currently reading Private Peaceful. 

1. The author bounces between Tommo as a young man and Tommo's memories of growing up.  Why do you think this is?
2. All the chapter titles are times: Nearly Quarter Past Eleven, Ten to Midnight, Twenty-four Minutes Past Twelve.  Why do you think this is?
3. What do you think this book is going to be about?
4. Authors often use many writing "tools" when they write.  One tool that Michael Morpurgo uses is foreshadowing.  IN YOUR OWN WORDS tell what is foreshadowing (use google!).   Big Joe, Tommo and Charlie blew raspberries at the colonel.  What might this foreshadow?

Do all your answers in complete sentence answers  on Google Docs and check it with Google Read and Write.  Use all your COPS skills and include as many dressups as you need to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible.   All answers mus be in CSAs.

Markus

Here are some facts we know from When You Reach Me:

• The notes from the Laughing Man suggest Sal will die unless he saves him.
• Markus notices that Laughing Man always avoids him, running away quickly.
• Markus punched Sal because of something his brother said.

In your opinion:

1. How does the Laughing Man know that Sal will die unless he saves him?
2. Why does Markus make the choice to come back and save Sal even though Markus sees the Laughing Man die?
3. Would you change any of the choices that Markus/The Laughing Man made and how would this affect the story?
4. Given that you know Markus comes back to save Sal, how would you describe his personality and character?

Do all questions in Microsoft Word and check it with WORD TALK. Use all your COPS skills and include as many openers as you need to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible.

When You Reach Me....Some Questions

1) On pages 95–96, Annemarie admits to having epilepsy and needing a special diet. Why do you think she ignored her special diet while she was with Miranda and Colin?

2) On page 106, the laughing man turns and runs when he sees Marcus. Then Marcus says this has happened before. Why do you think the laughing man runs from Marcus?

3) If you could travel in time, then which time would you travel to.  Explain your choice in at least 3 sentences.  

4) Who would you choose to interview for an hour if you had the opportunity to travel back in time?

Do all your answers in complete sentence answers  on Google Docs and check it with Google Read and Write.  Use all your COPS skills and include as many dressups as you need to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible. 

Math Numeration Practise

Review:

• Grade 6's go to this page for Chapter 2 (Numeration) and work through quizzes 1, 3, 4, 6, & 7 that cover all of the main subjects in the recent unit in Math that we are currently working through.

Make a note of any questions you get wrong in Google Docs after each quiz.  Pick one from each quiz and post comments on why you got it wrong and what you understand now...

When You Reach Me: Things That...

Miranda carries around a battered book that she has probably read a hundred times.

• Do you have books that you like to read over and over?
• What is the best book you have ever read?
• Why has the author included Markus in the plot?  Why do you think he punched Sal?
• We have learned a lot about Miranda’s mother. Would she make a good mother? What little details tell us so much about her?

Do all questions in Google Docs and check it with Google Read and Write.  Use your headphones. Use all your COPS skills and proof read it before you post!

Rules, by Cynthia Lord. No Toys in the Fish Tank!

Answer these questions in CSAs.  Give me YOUR ideas, thoughts and feelings.  Use word talk to proof read your answers before posting. COPS is important...

1. Give two reasons that Catherine enjoys going to occupational therapy with her mother. 
2. Name one person with whom you enjoy spending quality time. Describe your fondest memory. Why is this time alone so special to you? 
3. Who is Jason? Describe him. 
4. In what ways does drawing help Catherine? What activities do you like to do in your spare time? 
5. Catherine’s says, “Mom doesn’t understand how not everyone is on David’s side.” What might it mean to be “on David’s side”? Why wouldn’t people be “on his side”? 
6. On page 43, Catherine wonders how it would feel, “…to have to wait for someone to make a word before I could use it. And to have all my words lying out in the open, complete strangers able to walk by and see everything that mattered to me, without even knowing my name.” Imagine you were Jason. How would you feel? 
7. What fears does Catherine have when she is around Jason? Do you think her fears are reasonable? How might you help her to get over her fears if you were her friend? 

DIVISION 15: READ THE RULES BELOW.  WHEN YOU HAVE READ THEM, COPY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND PASTE IT INTO THE "COMMENTS" SECTION BELOW AND SIGN WITH YOUR FIRST NAME AND FIRST INITIAL OF YOUR LAST NAME ONLY.

I agree to follow the Division 15 Blogging Rules and the Etiquette guidelines on this blog whenever I post.

Signed (FIRST NAME & FIRST INITIAL)

BLOGGING RULES

Division 15: A blog is short for web log or online journal. A blog is public domain. What that means is that anyone with an internet connection can read what you write. They can also respond to what you write. Because of this, there are some rules you must obey for safety and for etiquette. I will read this blog daily to check that all rules are being followed.
For Safety:

1. Keep your, and other people's, personal details private. Never offer any personal information including your last name, contact information, home address, phone numbers, school's name, e-mail address, last names of friends or relatives, instant messaging names, age, or birth date.
2. Assume what you publish on the Web is permanent. Anyone on the Internet can easily print out a blog or save it to a computer.
3. No one wants or needs to know private details about your family life.
4. No photographs of yourself or others should be posted unless they are group shot, without names, and you have cleared the photo with me first.

For Etiquette:

1. ALL your posts should be positive, friendly and inoffensive; don't use them for slander or to attack others. That includes gossip. No gossip or negative posts about any other individuals, whether they are in our community or not. Remember, as soon as you post something it's hard to take it back!
2. Avoid trying to "outdo" or compete with other bloggers; concentrate on your own ideas.
3. Don't write in UPPER CASE: it is seen as shouting.
4. No innapropriate words, phrases or pictures are to be posted. Keep your language appropriate, clean and free of any rudeness.
5. Sign all your posts with only your first-name.

Above all: have fun!
Mr. N