What we are Learning Right Now

Much of what we will study this year will be considered in light if our over-arching question: What do societies need to function well?


Language
During the first few weeks we are focused on setting up routines and expectations: Co-creating success criteria, developing learning goals, establishing what an expert response looks like.

Math
We are learning to sort and classify geometric shapes by their properties. This unit ends September 26.

History
We will alternate between History and Geography throughout the year. These are the topics we will be studying until mid-November:
Grade 7: New France and British North America
Grade 8: Creating Canada, 1850-1890

Geography
We will begin our Geography units in November.
Grade 7: Physical Patterns in a Changing World
Grade 8: Global Settlement and Sustainability

Science
Grade 7: Pure Substances and Mixtures
Grade 8: Fluids

The Arts

•  In Drama/Dance we are using various forms (such as role play, writing in role, sound scapes, tableaux, flocking)to actively explore literature we are reading. 
•  In Visual Arts we are learning about the elements and principles of design 
• We wont be doing music this semester.

Physical Education and Health

As students participate in a variety of physical activities and games, these are the look-fors

• Active participation
• Safe practices
• Effective Communication
• Positive Interactions with others

In health students will acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living. Sample topics include Harassment and Resolution Strategies, Benefits and Dangers of Technology, Mental Health Connections.