Math 7—Jags today reviewed and practiced factoring to prime numbers as a strategy for reducing fractions.  They then continued with their decimal study and transitioned from adding and subtracting decimals to rounding.   HomeworkàJump Math Estimating Decimals Sums and Differences – pg 150-151.  (pink booklet).

Science 7-Jags today learnt about the 100 mile diet and efforts and movements to eat locally to reduce our ecological impacts. The problems with our highly industrialized farm industry and why small scale farming is being phased out was also discussed.  Students ended the day researching an endangered animal.  Endangered animal reports are due Tuesday Nov 25.   Continue monitoring your consumption for your Ecological Footprint task due Tuesday Nov 18.

Math 8-  Students reviewed multiplication of fractions in word problems.  Jags then were introduced to dividing fractions.  Homework- Finish Exercise set 1.4 pages 28&29.

Science 8-  Jags mimicked the work of a heart through the four liters bucket challenge.  Class went over circulation homework from Friday and were given a circulation rap song as a reward.  Homeworkà  finish circulation and respirations review questions for Wednesday Nov 19.