Friday, June 17, 2016

To do list....


  • Infographic- due Tuesday (1 period to work on in)
  • Simeon Park (see post for details)
Have a good weekend

BK

SIMEON PARK

Monday is our trip to Simeon Park.

We will provide pizza, snacks and a couple of drinks.

You need to bring:

  • bathing suit and towel
  • running shoes
  • sunscreen
  • clothes appropriate for the weather
  • water bottle
  • snacks (if you have a big appetite or you're fussy)
We will leave immediately following attendance.


BK

Movie Infographic


Wednesday, June 15, 2016

To do list...


  • Perseverance Project- due tomorrow
  • Integer Mini Quiz- Friday
  • Bring in information for Infographic
  • SIMEON PARK $ and Money (7 students left)

Have a good night

BK

Perseverance- What is it ?

Create a final slide on your Perseverance google presentation:

In your own words, using your own background knowledge, videos and texts read in class:

"What is Perseverance"? 

Some possible discussion points:
  • Have your ideas changed/stayed the same?
  • What did you learn?

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Infographic Analysis Questions

What do you like/dislike about this infographic? (Be specific)


What are the different ways the data is represented?


What conclusions can be drawn?


What are the sources ?


Who is the target audience?


Infographic Analysis







































Add caption

Friday, June 10, 2016

Complete Survey

To do list....


  • Must have Infographic topic ? Are you working with a partner?- Monday
  • Complete Survey on blog- Monday
  • App Logo/Explanation (Refer to criteria on blog)- Monday
  • Perseverance Project (You should be done: Shark Attack, Rudy, At the top of my class and homeless, Austin Hatch)

Have a good weekend

BK

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Perseverance- AUSTIN HATCH VIDEO

To do list....


  • Perseverance Project- Stay on pace (Shark Attack, At the Head of her class and homeless)
  • We will be watching one of my favourite movies tomorrow "RUDY"
  • Simeon Park Permission form and $10
  • Energy Drinks Spotlight-due tomorrow
  • APP LOGO & Explanation- due Monday

Have a good night

BK

Monday, June 6, 2016

To do list....


  • Signed Rubrics (Genius Hour, 5 Things in 5 Days, Persuasive writing)
  • Forms (Simeon Park $10 cost, & Growth & Development)
  • App Logo due Monday (More information to come tomorrow)
  • Math Test- Tomorrow (See earlier post for additional details)
Have a good night

BK

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· Visually appealing:
· Memorable:
· Relates to app:
· Level of complexity:
· Attractive colours:
· Creative/Original:

Overall Thoughts of App

Sunday, June 5, 2016

What is Perseverance?

Text Choices:

  • Shark Attack
  • At the head of my class and homeless
  • RUDY
  • Austin Hatch
  • Salt in his Shoes
  • Jeremiah Learns to Read

Choose 5 out of the 6 texts that we read/watch in class and:

-Choose an image to represent each text 
-quote from the text

Write an explanation why you chose the picture/quote 

Your goal is to be coherent but not repetitive

*YOU WILL BE USING GOOGLE SLIDES (no oral presentation)

App Logo Designs

App Logo Design

SOCIAL MEDIA  Design !

You have been hired by a social media company! Congratulations! Your job is to design a new logo to represent a new Snapchat, Instagram, or Twitter logo. This logo must fit all of the six success criteria. It may not just be the old logo but in a new colour, they want something new and interesting. This can be done digitally or by hand.  With your design you are to explain how your logo fits all six of the criteria. Remember they are…

1.   Simple: One recognizable, powerful image (Colour choice a simple one colour, one image logo)

2.   Appropriate for the business: Relates to the product name or what the product does

3.   Memorable: A good logo makes a connection to the product and makes the user think or catches their attention.

4.   Versatile: Image works in all sizes (no little details that are to hard to read or see)

5.   Timeless: Works easily with a company name now and in the future.

6.   Audience: Who is the logo designed for?


HAVE FUN DESIGNING!


(you are not being marked on your art ability for this)


*You must include a paragraph explaining your thought process behind your design






KIDS HEALTH

INFOGRAPHIC- KIDS HEALTH

Thursday, June 2, 2016

To do list...


  • Mental Health Brochure- Monday 
  • Fraction Math Test- Tuesday
  • Research persuasive writing organizer completed- Monday (Sources on Google document)
  • 800 m & 1500 m races will be Monday/Tuesday (Weather permitting)
Have a good weekend

BK

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Fractions Math Test

Tuesday, June 7

The following topics will be covered:


  • Mixed/Improper Fractions
  • Lowest Terms
  • Equivalent Fractions
  • Adding/ Subtracting Fractions including models
  • Word Problems
  • Multiplying fractions by a whole number

We will continue to review in class in preparation for this evaluation

BK