How does the heart and respiratory system work?

How does the hear work? BLOOD PRESSURE

PREVNet

Link to PREVNet bar graphs

Supersize Me Part 7 , 8 and 9

Natural Fluid System-Grade 8 Science

Link to 9.3 Powerpoint

You will have a test on chapter 9 on Friday, December 17th.  Below is a summary of what the test will be on:

There are both natural and constructed fluid systems.

n  Fluids flow from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. (9.1)

n  Pressure in a container of liquid increases with depth. (9.1)

n  Compressed fluids in a closed system exert pressure equally in all directions. (9.2)

n  Hydraulic systems can generate static and dynamic pressure. (9.2)

n  Air can exert force in a pneumatic system. (9.2)

  Natural and constructed fluid systems suffer from similar high- and low-pressure
problems. (9.3)

Definitions:

n  barometer

n  buoyancy

n  buoyant force

n  circulatory system

n  convection

n  diaphragm

n  hydraulic multiplication

n  hydraulic systems

n  hydraulics

n  one atmosphere

n  pneumatic systems

n  pneumatics

n  respiratory system

n   sphygmomanometerions

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Bowling

Dear parents/guardians,                                                                                     12/13/10

On Wednesday, December 15 the grade 6/7 and grade 8 classes will be going bowling at Fairhaven Bowl.  We will leave the school at 10:00 am and we will return around 11:50am.  The reason we are doing this is to promote active living and to introduce students to a variety of different sports and activities.  As the year progresses, we will also be going on other various field trips that promote active living such as wall climbing, golfing, tennis, visiting a fitness centre and going on a canoe trip. The cost for bowling will be $3.00 per child to help cover some of the costs.  If you have any question, email us at cattonc@spsd.sk.ca or johnstontre@spsd.sk.ca .

Dawn Marie Wesely-Victim Impact Statement

WHAT IS A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT ?

A victim impact statement is a written statement (could be 2-3 paragraphs or longer) by a victim of the personal harm suffered as a result of the offence.  It gives the victim an opportunity not only to say what impact the offence has had on the victim, but also what, in the opinion of the victim, should be done about the matter.

A victim impact statement is given AFTER a person has been convicted and BEFORE the person in sentenced.

Once the defendant has been found guilty, the judge will look at the Victim Impact Statement to help make the correct decision regarding punishment.

WHO CAN MAKE A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT?

1. A primary victim (the person against whom the offence was committed)

2. A family victim (The victim's spouse, parent, sibling etc.

3. A representative of the victim (family friend, counselor, medical )

WHAT COULD A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT CONTAIN?

1). The statement gives the person the chance to put into writing for the judge the IMPACT that the crime has had upon the victim (family, friends).

2). The victim can inform the court of how the offence has affected him or her physically, mentally and otherwise.

               

WHAT A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT IS NOT

1).  It is not an opportunity to vent anger at the law enforcement and judicial systems. Respect must always be shown to the judge and the position he/she represents. 

2).  It is not the time to review the entire case. That’s the prosecutor’s job.

3).  It is not a time to be wordy. Avoid repetition. Brevity is important.

4).  It is not a time to explode with an emotional outburst at the imposter or be overly dramatic.

5). It is not a time to expect a confession from the imposter or to ask why did you do this? You won’t get an honest answer anyway and the "apology" might work against you if interpreted as remorse.

BENCHMARKS

Written Statement

1). Begin your statement with addressing the court (Your Honor).

2). Organize your thoughts in a MINIMUM of  500 to 600 words.

3). Describe the event in the first paragraph.

4). Describe the injury sustained and how this has impacted your life physically, emotionally, socially (second paragraph).

5). Make a recommendation as to restitution, plus (if desired) a recommendation as to the appropriate sentence. (third paragraph).

6). Make a closing statement --should be a powerful "punch" that will have a lingering affect in the courtroom.

7). Edit carefully--check for content, organization, sentence structure, strong vocabulary, spelling, grammar.

Brightwater Volunteers & Behavior Letter

Brightwater Volunteers

This year, Mr. Johnston’s grade 6/7 class and Mr. Catton’s grade 8 class will be going to Brightwater Outdoor Camp from Wednesday, February 9^th to Friday, February 11^th, 2011.  The cost of the camp will be between $40 and $45 and there will be more information to follow about the camp after the Christmas break.  What’s most important now is finding enough parent-volunteers since the success of the camp is dependent on sufficient volunteers. Below, is a list of volunteer roles that need to be filled.  If you are able to fill one or more of these roles, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher via email (cattonc@spsd.sk.ca or  johnstontre@spsd.sk.ca ).  It would be great if we could have the majority of the roles filled prior to Christmas break.  Thanks in advance.

Roles:

·        Buy groceries-list will be provided

·        Haul equipment out to Brightwater Camp-need to have a truck; 15km on highway 219

·        Camp cook-need to be there all 3 days; best if 2 people can do it

·        Day Supervisors-need to be there all 3 day or part of 3 days (shared duties with someone else); help supervise camp activities

·        Night Supervisors- supervise students in cabins

If you are able to commit to the entire 3 days, you roles might be as follows:

·        Haul equipment

·        Day supervisor

·        Night supervisor

If you are able to only commit to evenings, your roles might be as follows:

·        Night supervisors

If you are unable to commit to the camp, but would still like to help out, your role might be as follows.

·        Buy groceries

*Any help you can offer is great appreciated!

Mr. Johnston & Mr. Catton

Dear parent/guardians,

Over the last couple weeks, Mr. Catton’s and Mr. Johnston’s class have walked to Tommy Douglas Collegiate to watch a basketball game at the Bowlt Classic and to watch a dance performance put on the grade 10-12 classes.  The students’ behavior at the events was great; they really made Fairhaven School proud.  Their behavior on the walks to and from Tommy Douglas Collegiate was a different story.  Behaviors such as throwing snowballs, wrestling in the snow, pushing each other onto the road, walking on people’s property and a general disrespect for each other and their surroundings were observed.  This type of behavior cannot be tolerated especially when many of them are dangerous.  This is especially true since the grade 5 and grade 6 classes did the same walk with no problems at all.

Please have a conversation with your child to see if they made any poor decisions on the walks to and from Tommy Douglas Collegiate and  about the importance of being a good role model to the younger grades.  It is very important that this behavior does not happen again since we have planned on walking to Fairhaven Bowl next Wednesday to go bowling and plan on walking to Tommy Douglas Collegiate in the Spring for various activities and if behaviors do not drastically change, the trips will have to cancelled. 

Thanks for your help,

Mr. Catton & Mr. Johnston

Grade 8 Winter Carnvial Dance- A Job Well Done!!

Example of a Genocide Multi-media Presentaion done by students

Darfur Africa - Watch today’s top amazing videos here

Documentary Assignment

Homework, December 8

LA

• read Dawn Marie Wesley article
• be ready to work on summary tomorrow
• will be presenting summary to group

Homework, December 7

Reminder

• We are going to Tommy Douglas Collegiate for a dance performance
• we are leaving at 12:30 pm
• be sure to be back at school by then

Bias in the news

Lizard bias

bias in global warming

Homework, December 6

Math

• Measurement Test
• must be done review to write test
• 10% bonus assignment

Adveritsing Strategies-What strategies are they using to get your interest?

Homework, December 3

Math

• 1/2 done review

Homework-Dec. 1

Math

• square units handout
• Measurement Test-Next Tuesday!
• Perimeter
• Area of a:
• square
• rectangle
• parallelogram
• triangle
• circle
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Units of measure
• Units of squared measure

Tommy Douglas Basketball Tournament-THE 2nd ANNUAL BOWLT CLASSIC

See note sent home about what's happening on this Friday. Below is the chant we have to practice and will perform the day of the game.  SOME GREAT PRIZES WERE WON LAST YEAR FOR THOSE WHO CHEERED THE BEST!!

Bullying Powerpoint and Video on the Effects of Bullying

Bullying Presentation


Oprah Winfrey - Bullying and Suicide
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