Math and Science Week in Review


October 16

Math

  • Students wrapped up our Operations with Integers unit and completed review activities to prepare for their assessment.
  • Unit tests were written either this week or will be completed early next week.
  • Next week, we will begin our new unit on Operations with Decimals, where students will build on their understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimal numbers.

Science

  • Students continued exploring topics within Interactions and Ecosystems, with a focus on cycles in our environment.
  • We discussed how matter and energy move through ecosystems and the important roles different organisms play.
  • Students completed their Pokémon Card Assignment, where they researched an endangered species and investigated current conservation efforts aimed at protecting it.


October 9

Math

  • Students continued practising adding and subtracting integers using a variety of strategies, including integer tiles, number lines, and methods such as KFC (Keep, Flip, Change).
  • Reminder: Extra practice is available on Google Classroom and IXL for students who would like additional opportunities to strengthen their skills.

Science

  • Students learned about different types of symbiotic relationships and how organisms interact with one another in an ecosystem.
  • Students have begun researching an endangered species and creating a Pokémon card that highlights their species' characteristics, adaptations, and the challenges it faces in the wild.

October 2

Math

  • Students have recently completed our current Math Unit Test and are now beginning our new unit on Operations with Integers.
  • We are learning how to identify and place integers on number lines and will be using integer tiles to model and solve integer operations.

Science

  • We are currently learning about animal adaptations and how different adaptations help animals survive in their environments.
  • Students recently completed an Adaptation Lab in the field and are learning about variables, experimental design, and the different components of a formal lab report.

September 18

Science


  • Students continued exploring interactions within ecosystems, focusing on food chains and food webs. We examined what different species eat and the roles they play within an ecosystem.
  • Students have begun the Lynx and Hare Assignment, which will be due next week.


Math

  • We started our new unit on positive numbers, negative numbers, and absolute value.
  • Students are learning to compare and order integers, decimals, and fractions by placing them on number lines. We are developing skills in comparing positive and negative values and understanding their positions relative to zero.
  • The Unit Test will take place next week.


September 11

Math

  • Students have been completing diagnostic assessments to help us identify their current strengths and areas for growth in mathematics.
  • We have also been reviewing key topics and skills from Grade 6 to prepare for our first unit of Grade 7 math. Next week, we will begin working with number lines and absolute value.

Science

  • Students have been learning about different biomes and exploring the characteristics that make each biome unique.
  • Students are working in groups to create posters about their chosen biome, summarizing important information about its climate, plants, animals, and other features.


September 4

Mathematics

  • Diagnostic Testing & Skill Review: Students began the week with diagnostic testing to help gauge their current skill levels. Alongside this, we launched a "Math Bootcamp" to review essential foundational concepts and ensure everyone is set up for success this year.
  • Upcoming Unit: Next week, we will continue to complete diagnostic assessments and math bootcamp to prepare the students for their first unit in Math 7, integers and absolute value.

Science

  • Unit Introduction: We successfully launched our first major topic, Interactions and Ecosystems, introducing students to the complex relationships and environmental systems within our natural world. This week centered around the concepts of biotic and abiotic features of our world. 
  • Looking Ahead: We will soon dive deeper into these ecological themes. Students will explore specific ecological niches, compare diverse global biomes, and analyze the intricate energy connections that make up food chains and food webs.