Happy Chinese New Year!

Thought some of you might enjoy these clips to learn more about Chinese New Year Traditions!

Go to TED Ed Blog Videos

Leave your comments - which of these is the most interesting to you?

Do you have another video, image, link or article that expresses what Chinese New Year means to you?  Share it here - post it!  I would love to see them!

Enjoy your long weekend.  I will be at Enver Creek, with 4 students,  on this Friday's professional day sharing Genius Hour with their staff.  Wish us luck!

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Bibliography

I'm not sure if we're supposed to or allowed to use a different cite for the bibliography but my pictures weren't working so I found a different cite for it. If easybib doesn't work for you guys either here's the link for the other cite.

http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-website/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2011%2F343%2F6%2Fb%2Fyou_only_live_twice___james_bond_007_by_mcjade-d4ijdv7.jpg&commit=Search+Websites

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Feb 16-19 and Architecture Project Presentations

Hi everyone,

Reminders:  if you need time to work with your group to finish your presentation / rehearse, etc. then I will open the room at 7:15 am Tuesday and Tuesday at lunch (I will be in and out - busy but you may gather and work responsibly).

Flex time:  Thursday this week.

Presentations for your Architecture project are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

Tuesday - at your request, we will take a break from project work and have an introduction to World religions Tuesday in class.  (Sadly Genius Hour postponed again).

Goal is to finish with these presentations and have no homework for your long weekend.

If you were absent, communicate with your group.

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Bibliography or Works Cited Pages

Watch this video for information on how to create a Works Cited page (also known as a bibliography)

How to Create a Bibliography Video

You can use this cite to help you out after you watch the video - that will ensure that you understand the whys and hows behind it before you use this handy site:

Easy Bib

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Semester 2 week 1: Architecture Projects, portfolios and more...

Good morning,

This week we are working primarily on your architecture projects.  Class time will be used for building/constructing and planning your presentations.  All of your individual research and note making should be completed by now.  On Friday, I will show you how to put your resources into a proper MLA bibliography.

There are a few of you who did not finish your portfolios - you must attend flex on Wednesday and Thursday to finish them off or you will receive an "I" this term.

Flex this week will be open Thursday for all.  Wednesday - only those who need to finish portfolios - quiet working as I will also be having a meeting in the room with another group of students.

Architecture presentations will be next week on the double block days.  However you will not get any more class time after this week to put together your presentations/structures.

Genius Hour Project Proposal Revisions - last day will be Friday if you are planning any changes.  

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Humanties Portfolios

Hi everyone,

Most of you have been in to finish your portfolios and conference with me.  If you have an appointment time with me tomorrow already, I look forward to seeing you then.  However, if you have been ill or not able to come in yet, I will see you next week in Semester 2 term 3 to finish.  I need the remainder of the time tomorrow and Friday for Law 12 presentations, department meetings and prepping for semester 2 courses.

Enjoy Family Day with your family!  

Next week you will have the whole week to work on your architecture projects - bring supplies, research and computers or devices as needed.  I will also try to book some for our use.  Why you ask? because you will be building your structure as part of your project but the other part is planning and preparing you presentation!  Yay!

See you Tuesday - except for the few students who have already scheduled time to come in with me.  Eric C - hope you feel better soon.  Try not to stress about your portfolio.

Everybody, let's start semester two healthy and happy!  Also don't forget about our new waste disposal and recycling program starting on Monday.

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Hum 8 Portfolio conferences

Reminder to show up 30 minutes before your conference time to attach your work to your reflections.  Below are photos of the conferences booked as of Friday afternoon.  If you are still working on your reflections, come in any time and then sign up for your conference after you finish your reflections.

*Don't forget to bring your work habit checklist and your binder - to put your work back in.*

You may also come in to study if you need a place to work with your peers - as long as it is quiet study.  Prepare the night before - pencil case/supplies, books to return, eat and sleep well, bring a water bottle for during the exam too.  Good luck on your exams!

Monday                                                                        Tuesday

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBng1_1KOKc    this is the link to our book trailer

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New Waste Removal Program at Fraser Heights!

Starting Semester 2 - New Waste Removal Program for Surrey Schools!

Spread the word and be prepared!  

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Semester 1: final week of classes

This week is the last one before end of semester.  After Monday, we will take a break from your architecture project to get your reflections, self-assessments and goal setting done for your conferences next week.  This means, unless you have fallen behind in your work, you should not have homework this week as we will work on it all in class.  Study for your end of semester exams, eat well and sleep well so that you can perform well.  Also - restock your pencil case with extra pens, pencils, erasers and any other item you may need for your finals (e.g.. calculator, ruler,…).

Monday - we will be working on your architecture project in class.

Tuesday - Friday: Bring your binder.  Be prepared for some messiness as you look back through past work and select pieces that you think demonstrate your growth and abilities.

***The reason we will spend a lot of time setting up your portfolios now is because you will be running student-led conferences just before spring break on March 4. It is also important for you individual growth to have time to reflect and assess what you have done, where you want to go and plan for how you will get there.***

By Friday you will have signed up for a 10 minute conference time slot on Monday - Tuesday mornings from 8 am -11:30 am next week.  You may only sign up for a time slot once your portfolio and the reflections are completed satisfactorily.

Flex times Hum 8:  Tues, Wed and Friday this week

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/156E-1EduTzB7kDbtPUETDSlshgiAo_sc6KBWNJbrHP4/edit?usp=sharing  



this is the link to our project so far

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Innovation Fair Reflections

To be posted on your FHlearn blogs - under Hum 8 or another page:

Title:  Innovation Fair 2015
Project Title: ________________
Name(s):  ___________________
Grade: ____________________

Post your proposal (photo)

Briefly summarise:
1.  What you did
2. Why you did it?  Inspiration, problem to solve, curious about,…

Post pictures of your process - work in progress from proposal to presentation.

3. What was your  biggest learning from this process?  Individually and group (if applicable).  Consider the following parts of your project:

• proposal 
• prep and work days
• fair presentations

4.  Overall - what were you most proud of?  What would you do differently?

Block 1:  Due Wednesday
Block 4:  Due Monday next week

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Innovation Fair Reviews

Here is a review shared on twitter by Mrs Elisa Carlson, Director of Instruction in the Surrey School District - she was a guest last week.

Mrs Carlson's Innovation Fair Review - read and be proud!

Are you brave?  Take a risk - Put yourself out there and comment on your experience on her post.  Remember it will be public and if you want to share with me first, email me.

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Important Info for the end of Semester 1 (term 2):

Hi everyone,

On the left sidebar you will find a calendar that lays out our schedule to the end of term.  Block 4  - please notice the changes for tomorrow.

Block 4 - we are in the library doing Architecture Projects; your block in the computer lab for Innovation Fair Reflections on your FHLearn blogs will be first period Thursday (sorry- there was a conflict)

Block 1:  We are in the computer lab today - for your innovation fair reflections.  Library tomorrow for your architecture projects.

Short week this week - let's work hard!

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Innovation

I wasn't sure where we were suppose to put our innovation picture so I'll just put it here and on my blog.
http://www.fhlearn.ca/lilyn983/grade-8/grade-8-showcase/

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Ms.Lees i cant figure out how to do the hace 8 assignment and none of the links are working will you have flex tomorrow so you can help me???

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Course Selection, Innovation Fair Prep and HW Reminders

Hi everyone,

Thank you Block 1 for being so great for Mr Hoskin today!  I hear you all worked really well together and I am looking forward to reading your revised paragraphs.

Block 1: Course Selection Fair Post  - due Friday on your group blogs

Today your task was to peruse some of the options available in grade 9-12 as electives.  Now you are to post 3 elective courses you might be interested in the future, why are you interested and where or who can you see for more information?
(PS  You don't need to feign interest in Law 12 or PDD 9-12…. Unless of course you are truly interested in the fabulous courses that they are ;)

Block 4:  reminder that tomorrow I expect you to be superb for my TOC as I am away at a a district meeting.  Flex time tomorrow will not be available unless you ask the TOC and she allows it.  If you need a space and quiet to work, try the LST room at 11:30.  They are open for everyone.

Thursday (tomorrow), you will be spending a lot of your time in class on your written paragraphs (narrative, persuasive, explanatory, and descriptive).  Ensure that you have all your process with you (brainstorming, outlines and rough draft).

Good copies of all your work will be stapled in separate booklets and handed in on Friday.  Good copies should be written in blue or black ink or typed.  Remember - we do not have printing at school so make sure if you type you are able to print at home - if your printer runs out of ink or is not working,  write or print out by hand.

Both Blocks:  Innovation Fair starts on Friday!  

                               It is finally here!!!

What do you need to bring and be prepared to do?

1.  Bring your Humanities binder with work to hand in.

2.  Bring your approved Innovation Fair Proposal and any materials you may need to begin working.  Yes, you may need to bring your own technology.  We will have access to some, but it may be limited.  

Friday - assembly for course selection and Innovation Fair Showcase Skills.  Pay attention to both!  

Gr 8s - block 3 (9:40)

Gr 9s - block 1 (12:10)

See you Friday!

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Invisible lines

http://youtu.be/gxsCLVf_tWo Invisible lines

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALuHC-GU5xs&feature=youtu.be
^_^'''

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