No, not the song that is played at Remembrance Day by the trumpet/cornet. This will be the Last post for the Mr.Rollins Division1 blog. It has been a blast. Thanks to everyone. I will not be updating this anymore, but you might be able to find my next blog (it will be more serious) but you will have to use your internet "sleuthing" powers to find it...
A special thanks to Josh who is responsible for many of the posts, plus some gentle encouragement plus at least 10,000 of the hits on the blog!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
A More Profound Last Post (which technically isn't my last post because I went back in time to change the time stamp, but really it is my last post- and it's better than the one I had-and I had to change it because it came to me in a dream...)
Now, how's that for a title to the last post that technically isn't my last post, but actually is...
Anyway, the post is a link to Dr. Randy Pausch's Last lecture. ***
Why did I do this*? Well, believe it or not I have been dreaming about blogging/posting/texting and there was a "I can make a difference" theme to my dream. I was on my bike in a traffic jam, and everyone clapped.
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*This refers to going back in time to retroactively post a "better" last post blog that doesn't contravene my original "this is my last post" blog title (and essence of that being the last post**
** Why did I make a footnote? Well, my English professor at UBC didn't like writing with the word "this". What does "this" refer to. Apparently I used it a lot. And one shouldn't. Use the word "this" a lot, that is. Especially if you're not a good writer to begin with. Replace your "this" in your writing with the words you actually meant to use there and all will be more clearer to your reader.
***
Why did I choose Randy Pausch's Last Lecture video? Well, I hope you remember the answer to that one. If not, watch it again (this is the entire video). Enjoy
Anyway, the post is a link to Dr. Randy Pausch's Last lecture. ***
Why did I do this*? Well, believe it or not I have been dreaming about blogging/posting/texting and there was a "I can make a difference" theme to my dream. I was on my bike in a traffic jam, and everyone clapped.
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*This refers to going back in time to retroactively post a "better" last post blog that doesn't contravene my original "this is my last post" blog title (and essence of that being the last post**
** Why did I make a footnote? Well, my English professor at UBC didn't like writing with the word "this". What does "this" refer to. Apparently I used it a lot. And one shouldn't. Use the word "this" a lot, that is. Especially if you're not a good writer to begin with. Replace your "this" in your writing with the words you actually meant to use there and all will be more clearer to your reader.
***
Why did I choose Randy Pausch's Last Lecture video? Well, I hope you remember the answer to that one. If not, watch it again (this is the entire video). Enjoy
Can anyone tell me?
Why my google chrome pages keep coming up in Russian?
Seriously. I have to keep translating the pages. Kind of annoying (not to mention difficult) as I don't know how to read or speak Russian.
Seriously. I have to keep translating the pages. Kind of annoying (not to mention difficult) as I don't know how to read or speak Russian.
Answer?
It's an environmental stapler. It actually cuts and then ties the pieces of paper together without a staple at all. Pretty sweet.
What is this?
I will give you a hint. I got one of them as a present from one of the students in our class today. It is a pretty neat (and environmentally friendly) gift. It is also a super-original idea. I had never heard of there being such a thing. I wish I had come up with the idea!
PS. Mine is white (instead of green)
Stop Motion
Mr Rollins Challenge to create a stop motion video. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Here are a few stop motion videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3iYp9NVIjI Staple it Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWdSCt4jGE T-Shirt War
I more hit?
To all my blog followers! We couldn't have got to errr now it's at 15,345 hits without you.
And another Google EEGG
Type into Google search and then hit the "I'm Feeling Lucky" Button for:
France + Military Victories
France + Military Victories
Google Easter Eggs
5 coolest Google Easter eggs.
Zerg Rush
The latest and perhaps greatest Google Easter Egg?? Type 'zerg rush' in the search window. Os will start to fall. Your mission is to destroy them before they take down your search results page.
Chuck Norris Search
You could once search for Chuck Norris on Google, press 'Feeling Lucky' and have Google school you on your mistaken feeling of luck. I tried this today and it appears to no longer work.
Let it Snow
Google made it snow on our laptops. And our screens even fogged up. All we had to do was search for 'let it snow'. This way I could stay inside to play in the snow.
Directions to Mordor
Go into Google Maps and get walking directions from The Shire to Mordor. One does not simply walk into Mordor.
Google Logos Search
If you press the 'I'm feeling lucky' option with no text in the search box, you can take a stroll down memory lane and view every Google logo EVER! Cause what we really need is more time-wasters on the Internet.
As we get to ten posts left
This seems like an appropriate video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRGeLQkWuYk
I think it might be computer produced, but it serves our purposes here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRGeLQkWuYk
I think it might be computer produced, but it serves our purposes here.
Or, How to tie a tie for real
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-nn_P5TgE&feature=relmfu
I know how because I wore one every day for 5 years at St. George's... Kind of like someone else we all know will be doing soon. I hope he knows how to tie a tie. Otherwise he can be another of the over 4 million viewers of this video!
I know how because I wore one every day for 5 years at St. George's... Kind of like someone else we all know will be doing soon. I hope he knows how to tie a tie. Otherwise he can be another of the over 4 million viewers of this video!
Challenge:
Make a Stop motion video this summer using your IPad (if you have one). The one's Division 2 did were awesome. I am going to try to see if they can get posted tomorrow.
Did you Know?
The BC LIons won the Grey Cup last year?
I have been watching it on the tv (I think it's a replay) as I type these posts. How do I know it isn't live? I think I was working at the game when it was here at BC Place last year.
Go LIONS GO! I think their season starts Friday.
I have been watching it on the tv (I think it's a replay) as I type these posts. How do I know it isn't live? I think I was working at the game when it was here at BC Place last year.
Go LIONS GO! I think their season starts Friday.
We're looking for ideas
Josh says: "Vincent is going to help with the goal of 300 blog posts. I'm waiting."
So am I...
A couple of Jingle Cat videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9LqRl7tqf4
and:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/63827/the_jingle_cats_white_christmas/
They actually sold a bunch of CDs back in their day. How do I know? I was working at a Music store (A&B Sound) at the time...
and:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/63827/the_jingle_cats_white_christmas/
They actually sold a bunch of CDs back in their day. How do I know? I was working at a Music store (A&B Sound) at the time...
5 Artists that are better than 1 (Direction that is)
- the JingleCats http://www.jinglecats.com/ (hey, another post involving Cats!)
- your tone-deaf sister
- someone screaming in your ear
- Justin Bieber
- The Thompson grade 6/7 band
5 Artists you could listen to (that maybe you haven't already)
- Bon Iver
- Wolf Parade (their album, "Expo 86", is the one I was talking about- the lead singer, Spencer Krug was born in Pentiction; the band is from Victoria
- Beirut
- The Cold War Kids
- Voxtrot- they're not together anymore. Too bad
Music that is not played on Sonic
is better than music that is... Unfortunately I have to listen to much of it because my kids listen to the top 6 at 6...
I think they only have about 20 different songs in their rotation.
I think they only have about 20 different songs in their rotation.
Josh's favourite video
This is one of my favorite videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoLU6zKaws Sexy Sax man prank
Careless Whisper- George Michael. This song was stuck in my head for the longest time.
I have to admit, that one is pretty funny. I love it when he goes in between the football band.
I have to admit, that one is pretty funny. I love it when he goes in between the football band.
Half Way There
We're half way there. This blog post is all about halves ?
Half of an apple. Half Moon.
Half of a Llama.Half of Justin Bieber.
Half of the blog.
Half life 2?
Funny, because I was telling a story about a teacher who once gave a couple of colleagues a ride home (except that she only took them 1/2 way home and then turned and left them there to get the rest of the way home themselves)
MOAR cats
Have we got any other ideas besides cats?
MOARRR CATSS !!!
14,633,793 people wasted their time. I am on of those people.
Books from that List I have read Part 2
- Friday Night Lights (well, actually I haven't read that one, but I saw the movie and watched the tv show for 6 seasons on tv, so does that count?
- Lord of the Rings (you guys are going to love "The HObbit" coming to a theatre near you- but you should read it first!
- Of Mice and Men
- Animal Farm- Did a book report on this one back in grade 8 or 9
Anyway, that's not too bad. I was worried I wouldn't have read so many of them. Great List! Thanks Josh.
Winner and Loser Lane
From Freakonomics: A great story where a guy named his kids "Winner" and "Loser" to see what would happen to them. Well, Winner went on to become a career criminal. Loser was a success story.
From the book:
This might explain why, in 1958, a New York City man named Robert Lane decided to
call his baby son Winner. The Lanes, who lived in a housing project in Harlem, already
had several children, each with a fairly typical name. But this boy—well, Robert Lane
apparently had a special feeling about this one. Winner Lane: how could he fail with a
name like that?
Three years later, the Lanes had another baby boy, their seventh and last child. For
reasons that no one can quite pin down today, Robert decided to name this boy Loser. It
doesn’t appear that Robert was unhappy about the new baby; he just seemed to get a kick
out of the name’s bookend effect. First a Winner, now a Loser. But if Winner Lane could
hardly be expected to fail, could Loser Lane possibly succeed?
Loser Lane did in fact succeed. He went to prep school on a scholarship, graduated from
Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and joined the New York Police Department (this was
his mother’s longtime wish), where he made detective and, eventually, sergeant.
Although he never hid his name, many people were uncomfortable using it. “So I have a
bunch of names,” he says today, “from Jimmy to James to whatever they want to call
you. Timmy. But they rarely call you Loser.” Once in a while, he said, “they throw a
French twist on it: ‘Losier.’” To his police colleagues, he is known as Lou.
And what of his brother with the can’t-miss name? The most noteworthy achievement of
Winner Lane, now in his midforties, is the sheer length of his criminal record: nearly
three dozen arrests for burglary, domestic violence, trespassing, resisting arrest, and other
mayhem.
These days, Loser and Winner barely speak. The father who named them is no longer
alive. Clearly he had the right idea—that naming is destiny—but he must have gotten the
boys mixed up
From the book:
This might explain why, in 1958, a New York City man named Robert Lane decided to
call his baby son Winner. The Lanes, who lived in a housing project in Harlem, already
had several children, each with a fairly typical name. But this boy—well, Robert Lane
apparently had a special feeling about this one. Winner Lane: how could he fail with a
name like that?
Three years later, the Lanes had another baby boy, their seventh and last child. For
reasons that no one can quite pin down today, Robert decided to name this boy Loser. It
doesn’t appear that Robert was unhappy about the new baby; he just seemed to get a kick
out of the name’s bookend effect. First a Winner, now a Loser. But if Winner Lane could
hardly be expected to fail, could Loser Lane possibly succeed?
Loser Lane did in fact succeed. He went to prep school on a scholarship, graduated from
Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and joined the New York Police Department (this was
his mother’s longtime wish), where he made detective and, eventually, sergeant.
Although he never hid his name, many people were uncomfortable using it. “So I have a
bunch of names,” he says today, “from Jimmy to James to whatever they want to call
you. Timmy. But they rarely call you Loser.” Once in a while, he said, “they throw a
French twist on it: ‘Losier.’” To his police colleagues, he is known as Lou.
And what of his brother with the can’t-miss name? The most noteworthy achievement of
Winner Lane, now in his midforties, is the sheer length of his criminal record: nearly
three dozen arrests for burglary, domestic violence, trespassing, resisting arrest, and other
mayhem.
These days, Loser and Winner barely speak. The father who named them is no longer
alive. Clearly he had the right idea—that naming is destiny—but he must have gotten the
boys mixed up
Books I've read on that list- Part 1
- The Great Gatsby- A classic (coming as a movie starting Leonardo DiCaprio soon)
- The Adventures of Huck Fin- not bad. a bit old though
- Sense and Sensibility- not by choice- we had to read it in university
- Catch 22- Awesome book by Heller
- The Count of Monte Cristo- a great read. One of my friends' favourite book!
- Heart of Darkness- Read it in high school. A good read. This is the basis for the movie Apocalypse Now.
- 1984- another great read
- the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime- bought this one from Itunes
- the Pillars of the Earth- !!!
- Hitchhiker's Guide... read the whole series. Enjoyably entertaining
- House of the Scorpion- Josh's favourite character is in this one
- Into Thin Air- climbing + suspense = good
- Freakonomics- yes, I've even read some Non Fiction on this list!! Loved the stuff about drug dealers in this book. Also about naming of people's kids (see next blog post for more on this)
- Tipping Point- This reminds me to add Gladwell to my list of people that I'd like to meet)
Hey, that's pretty small
And hard to read. Sorry about that. Just check the link below (in the last post) to see it for real.
Hey, we're not just wasting people's time here...
There is some educational value too:
Another thing to add on to Mr Rollins list.
Join the TeenRC online reading club.
Here is the link to their blog. Details on the website. You can win prizes.
Thanks for this tip, Josh
How to Correctly cook a chicken
Liam, Vincent, Josh and the gang were watching these and I thought they were great. Below is my rating for this video
I love it when he stuffs the egg (whole) into the chicken. Delicious!
I love it when he stuffs the egg (whole) into the chicken. Delicious!
How to make scrambled Eggs
Liam, Vincent, Josh and the gang were watching these and I thought they were great. Below is my rating for this video
Awesome! I love it when he pours the eggs on the counter. Tasty!
Awesome! I love it when he pours the eggs on the counter. Tasty!
I thought these were hilarious
Liam, Vincent, Josh and the gang were watching these and I thought they were great. Below is my rating for this video
thumbs up!
And, that's the end of the cats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J---aiyznGQ and the always favorite. Keyboard Cat.
Diefenbaker
here is a link to the school website for the school I will be going to next year. Well, actually I start next week. I will also be visiting there tomorrow.
http://diefenbaker.sd38.bc.ca/home%20page
I was a Tiger, now I am a Bulldog!
http://diefenbaker.sd38.bc.ca/home%20page
I was a Tiger, now I am a Bulldog!
Things you guys can do this summer
- go to the Public Library
- paint something
- go to Watermania
- go bird watching
- go orienteering! or Geo-cacheing
- go camping- just ask your parents
- take a hike
- climb the Grouse Grind
- practice your French! Even those of you who got an A this term.
- learn some (funny jokes)
- bake something for your family
- work in your garden
- study the constellatings
- go rollerblading
- organize a street party-BBQ in your neighbourhood
People I'd like to meet
Thom Yorke (singer of Radiohead)
Rick Hansen (I've met him, but only briefly)
Malcolm Gladwell
George R. R. Martin (author)
I will come back and add to this list.
Rick Hansen (I've met him, but only briefly)
Malcolm Gladwell
George R. R. Martin (author)
I will come back and add to this list.
Josh has a Dream
Or maybe it was a goal:
I am here to set a goal. Yes, a goal. Not an objective. My goal is for this blog to reach 300 posts by tomorrow morning (7:30) How might I achieve this goal? I have 2 plans.
PLAN A: Submit a blog post every 13 minutes ( My calculation is probably wrong.)
PLAN B: Submit blank blog posts.
Josh Chan.
Report Cards
Hopefully everyone was able to make it all the way home without opening their envelopes. I am sure you were able to do that. Right?
;)
;)
One Down, 48 to go.
Great day at the beach today. Thanks to everyone for being environmentally responsible in terms of cleaning up their litter + more out there.
Highlights included Ocean's game-winning touchdown; skipping stones; Sydney finding her sunglasses at the lost and found and the beautiful weather.
Last day tomorrow.
Highlights included Ocean's game-winning touchdown; skipping stones; Sydney finding her sunglasses at the lost and found and the beautiful weather.
Last day tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Let's make it 251 posts, shall we?
Here is a funny video about what might happen in a world with Facebook Police.
N N I R E E E O G T T R
Also known as Orienteering.
It was a blast today in the Terra Nova area. Thanks to everyone for being such good sports when dealing with the missing letters.
It was a blast today in the Terra Nova area. Thanks to everyone for being such good sports when dealing with the missing letters.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Try this (Make your own Books)
http://www.pimpampum.net/bookr/
it uses free images from the internet already so you don't have to worry about copyright infringements. Just create an account and then you're on your way.
it uses free images from the internet already so you don't have to worry about copyright infringements. Just create an account and then you're on your way.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
What to do with your tomato plants
So we planted our tomatoes (the ones from our Tomatosphere lab) in a couple of pots outdoors. We used the metal props and placed them around the tomatoes because when they get bigger they will need the support of the wire frames. I also cut out a couple of milk crates to put around the plants- this is to protect the stalk from the wind (as it's pretty windy in our backyard where we have them).
Lastly, ensure that they are somewhere where they can get enough sun! In a couple of months, hopefully we all have some tomatoes to enjoy!
and PS. Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there.
Lastly, ensure that they are somewhere where they can get enough sun! In a couple of months, hopefully we all have some tomatoes to enjoy!
and PS. Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Grade 7 Math Geometry games
Here is a fun golf game to practice rotating, reflecting and moving a point (the golf ball) on the coordinate grid. I shot a 1-under par (35) on the 9 hole course. Tiger was -1 today as well!
http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/freesite_tour/gamesroom/transform/golftrans.html
Not as fun, but still informative is this one, called "Icy turns, flips and slides":
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/icy_slides_flips_turns/
And a tutorial from the BBC in case you haven't understood what we have been doing with transforming shapes so far.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/shape_space/transformations1/revise5.shtml
http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/freesite_tour/gamesroom/transform/golftrans.html
Not as fun, but still informative is this one, called "Icy turns, flips and slides":
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/icy_slides_flips_turns/
And a tutorial from the BBC in case you haven't understood what we have been doing with transforming shapes so far.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/shape_space/transformations1/revise5.shtml
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MasterMind Online Game
The old classic
try it here:
http://www.web-games-online.com/mastermind/
and a version of WORD Mastermind:
http://puzzles.janssenweb.com/?action=wordmastermind
edit the game options so that it chooses 4 letter words to start with (easier) and then challenge yourself.
try it here:
http://www.web-games-online.com/mastermind/
and a version of WORD Mastermind:
http://puzzles.janssenweb.com/?action=wordmastermind
edit the game options so that it chooses 4 letter words to start with (easier) and then challenge yourself.
I FIx It
A great place to find manuals and tips on how to fix your broken stuff.
www.ifixit.com
and Annie Leonard's Podcast from today called: "Fix it, Don't Nix it".
http://www.storyofstuff.org/2012/06/05/the-good-stuff-—-episode-4-fix-it-dont-nix-it/
www.ifixit.com
and Annie Leonard's Podcast from today called: "Fix it, Don't Nix it".
http://www.storyofstuff.org/2012/06/05/the-good-stuff-—-episode-4-fix-it-dont-nix-it/
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Why I love Sports (and maybe why you do too)...
Today we got to play wheelchair rugby with Canadian National Wheelchair rugby player Travis Murao. It was fun, and it got me thinking about the dedication it takes to be an athlete at that level. I am not an athlete at that leve, but I love to compete. With the Olympics coming up this summer, I thought I would
share with you two of my favourite (all time) spectating moments.
My # 1 would have to be when I got to see Canada defeat Russia in the quarterfinals of the Vancouver Olympics. We were in the 6th row behind the Russian net. There was so much hype surrounding the Russian team, I kind of thought we were going to lose. But we came out on fire and the crowd was amazing and we scored the first 3 goals (right in front of us) and ended up winning 7-3! Sometimes things are better when you don't expect the outcome to happen the way it does. I think that's why everyone loves "The Cinderella Stories" that happen in college basketball all the time.
The second moment I will share with you was watching Simon Whitfield in the triathlon in 2008 in Beijing. He didn't win. That didn't matter. The guts, determination and drive he showed (captured pretty well in the grainy video below-it was better on the real CBC- but Youtube doesn't have it up) were unbelievable and are a sporting moment I will never forget.
Watching live, Simon was a ways back and then he threw off his hat- hinting at what was to come. I got goosebumps...
Enjoy!
share with you two of my favourite (all time) spectating moments.
Here's Travis in his National colours...
My # 1 would have to be when I got to see Canada defeat Russia in the quarterfinals of the Vancouver Olympics. We were in the 6th row behind the Russian net. There was so much hype surrounding the Russian team, I kind of thought we were going to lose. But we came out on fire and the crowd was amazing and we scored the first 3 goals (right in front of us) and ended up winning 7-3! Sometimes things are better when you don't expect the outcome to happen the way it does. I think that's why everyone loves "The Cinderella Stories" that happen in college basketball all the time.
The second moment I will share with you was watching Simon Whitfield in the triathlon in 2008 in Beijing. He didn't win. That didn't matter. The guts, determination and drive he showed (captured pretty well in the grainy video below-it was better on the real CBC- but Youtube doesn't have it up) were unbelievable and are a sporting moment I will never forget.
Watching live, Simon was a ways back and then he threw off his hat- hinting at what was to come. I got goosebumps...
Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
HW for Wednesday
Math 7: (due Monday) is the 8.4 sheet of questions
Math 6: pg 348. # 1-14 omit 3 and 10 (thanks to Kes!)
LARTS: Read Section 6 of your literature circle novel; also prepare a question/comment/quote about that section for discussion.
Finish character map (about traits) on one of your characters from the story
Math 6: pg 348. # 1-14 omit 3 and 10 (thanks to Kes!)
LARTS: Read Section 6 of your literature circle novel; also prepare a question/comment/quote about that section for discussion.
Finish character map (about traits) on one of your characters from the story
Math Jeopardy games
If you didn't get a chance to play today (Tate) or if you would like to play again, here you go:
Click here for Coordinate plane Jeopardy
and
Click here for Angles Jeopardy
Also 2 new ones:
Click here for Algebra Jeopardy
and
Click Here for Numbers and Operations Jeopardy
Click here for Coordinate plane Jeopardy
and
Click here for Angles Jeopardy
Also 2 new ones:
Click here for Algebra Jeopardy
and
Click Here for Numbers and Operations Jeopardy
Transit of Venus
Sorry we missed this happening live (it was yesterday after school) but it is still something interesting to look at. Venus, one of the 2 planets between Earth and the Sun, passed in front of the Sun. This won't happen again for another 100 years.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/06/watch-transit-venus/
Why is this interesting? Well, for one thing, scientists can use this technique to a) find planets in far away galaxies. They do this by watching stars/suns and seeing if they go darker- if they do, then a planet may have crossed in front of it. b) they can analyze the atmosphere around these planets as they pass in front of their sun to see if it might be conducive to hosting life like it's on Earth.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/06/watch-transit-venus/
Why is this interesting? Well, for one thing, scientists can use this technique to a) find planets in far away galaxies. They do this by watching stars/suns and seeing if they go darker- if they do, then a planet may have crossed in front of it. b) they can analyze the atmosphere around these planets as they pass in front of their sun to see if it might be conducive to hosting life like it's on Earth.
French Euro assignment
Country Facts
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en francais
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Capital city
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capitale
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Currency
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la monnaie
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Population (rank)
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la population
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Language (s) Spoken
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les langues
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Land Area (rank)
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la terrain
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Political Leader
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leader mondial
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Flag
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le drapeau
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Interesting Fact/Story
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une histoire interessant
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Soccer Facts
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en francais
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2-3 Best Players
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les joueurs meilleur
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Best and Last EURO Result
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Home Jersey
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la chandail
domicile
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Away Jersey
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la chandail
des visiteurs
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Most “Capped” player
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Interesting Soccer Fact/Story
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une histoire interessant de la football
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Josh says I need 13 more posts to get to 250 for the year.
Does this count? If so, that would take it to 12 more.
Here are some upcoming dates to remember:
Thursday June 7 we are walking to Burnett to listen to their outdoors band concert
Friday June 8 is Sports Day.
Friday June 22 is the grade 7 dance and celebration
Monday June 25 is monitor appreciation day (going to the Oval)
Tuesday June 26 (TBC) will be the Rollodollors Auction day
Wednesday June 27 is our trip to Spanish Banks
Thursday June 28th is the last day of school (1/2 day)
Here are some upcoming dates to remember:
Thursday June 7 we are walking to Burnett to listen to their outdoors band concert
Friday June 8 is Sports Day.
Friday June 22 is the grade 7 dance and celebration
Monday June 25 is monitor appreciation day (going to the Oval)
Tuesday June 26 (TBC) will be the Rollodollors Auction day
Wednesday June 27 is our trip to Spanish Banks
Thursday June 28th is the last day of school (1/2 day)
Friday, June 1, 2012
Frisbee Trick Shots- this one's for you, Vince!
I'm a bit skeptical about a few of these shots (the camera seems to jump on a couple) but a lot of them-particularly in the first video look legitimate.
Enjoy!
Something for you to work on in your spare time, Vincent!
Enjoy!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
You've Gotta watch this one!
Inspiring video of a boy at his school's "Field Day" (kind of like our Sports Day-but not exactly)
EURO 2012... It's coming (to French class)
Here are the flags of the countries of the 16 teams in the Euro 2012 tournament that is starting next Friday.
HW for Thursday
French: Some people who haven't done their orals will go tomorrow.
LARTS: dialogue story due at the end of the class on Friday
LARTS: dialogue story due at the end of the class on Friday
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
HW for Tuesday
Science: Pre-Consumer Garbage and Solid Waste sheet both sides
Math 7: Get test signed. Finish # 1, 3, 4 on mini sheet
Math 6: punch holes in your paper
Math 7: Get test signed. Finish # 1, 3, 4 on mini sheet
Math 6: punch holes in your paper
Great Speeches
As part of drama today, we practised some great speeches. Here are a couple of the videos of other great speeches over time.
Severyn Suzuki speaks to the UN about the state of our Earth
And a Great link to some other important speeches.
http://all-that-is-interesting.com/greatest-modern-history-speeches
Amalgamation of 40 films great speeches
From Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator"
Dr. Randy Pausch gives his "Last Lecture"
Steve Jobs speaking at Stanford.
And a Great link to some other important speeches.
http://all-that-is-interesting.com/greatest-modern-history-speeches
Monday, May 28, 2012
This is pretty neat -Aurasma
Not a disease, it's an App that augments reality when you point your SmartPhone or iPad at certain things
Baseball
Sunday, May 27, 2012
A whole bunch of dice
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/cmdwillis/1183009
Try these problems.
How many different cones are possible? 
What is the circumference of this tire?
What are the chances of getting all 6's?
What are the chances of getting all 6's and a Head?
Thursday, May 24, 2012
HW for Thursday
Grade 7's: a reminder of the walking trip to Burnett for the Orientation tomorrow. Please wear running shoes as you will be going to the gym.
LArts: Please complete your minor characters sheet if you have not handed this in already.
LArts: Please complete your minor characters sheet if you have not handed this in already.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
HW for WEDNESDAY (Busy night)
Apologies for several things coming due tomorrow, THursday. This was unavoidable due to how many math days we have missed recently due to the holiday and also the upcoming grade 7 Burnett orientation.
Math7: Chapter 7 test THursday. Outliers, M, M, M and Range. Probability, Definitions and Tree Diagrams are the topics. As review try #2-11 in the unit review.
Math 6: Finish Worksheets
Science: chapter 2 quiz (this will be easy if you have done the review questions for Ch. 2)
French: Practice your mini sheet oral.
L ARTS: Find your "favourite literary character" from a work of fiction. Bring the book in if you can. We are going to be creating a character sketch/profile using this character.
Math7: Chapter 7 test THursday. Outliers, M, M, M and Range. Probability, Definitions and Tree Diagrams are the topics. As review try #2-11 in the unit review.
Math 6: Finish Worksheets
Science: chapter 2 quiz (this will be easy if you have done the review questions for Ch. 2)
French: Practice your mini sheet oral.
L ARTS: Find your "favourite literary character" from a work of fiction. Bring the book in if you can. We are going to be creating a character sketch/profile using this character.
New Blog to Follow
It's David Suzuki's Blog. The most recent post is about some students from Richmond doing a study on Earth Day.
Check it out on the right or click HERE
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
HW for Tuesday
LARTS: Finish your list of 10 things (decalogue) for your created character
Math 7: Test THursday (yes, we will be having math on Thursday)
Science: Chapter 2 review questions. Do these to prepare for Thursday's quiz
Grade 7 reminders:
1) Car Wash on Saturday at the Blundell + # 1 Road Esso
2) Walk to Burnett tour on Friday
Math 7: Test THursday (yes, we will be having math on Thursday)
Science: Chapter 2 review questions. Do these to prepare for Thursday's quiz
Grade 7 reminders:
1) Car Wash on Saturday at the Blundell + # 1 Road Esso
2) Walk to Burnett tour on Friday
List of Top 100 Children's books
Go HERE http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/afuse8production/2010/04/13/the-top-100-childrens-novels-poll-1-100/
after our discussion in class today. How many have you read from this list? Can you recommend one of these top 100 books that you have read to a friend?
after our discussion in class today. How many have you read from this list? Can you recommend one of these top 100 books that you have read to a friend?
Monday, May 21, 2012
Rolling through the Bay
Check this one out!
100,000 toothpicks. And the ping pong balls move through "on a tour" kind of like a Rube Goldberg machine. It's pretty neat if you have been to San Francisco.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Check out the NAZCA LINES
These mysterious lines, first seen by modern day people when pilots flying over Peru noticed them in the 1920s are still a mystery. Archaeologists have theories, but don't know why they are there. They have been able to tell how they were made, however, which you can see in this animation IF you click HERE
check these other great pictures out at National Geographic HERE.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
HW for Wednesday
LArts: Final 4 Q due Thursdfay
French: Quiz tomorrow on verbs (from the songs) for ALLER and ETRE. Also on body parts.
Socials: Tenochtitlan Sheet due Thursday
French: Quiz tomorrow on verbs (from the songs) for ALLER and ETRE. Also on body parts.
Socials: Tenochtitlan Sheet due Thursday
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
HW For Tuesday
Math 7: EP 6 and Robot Problem (below)
You are in charge of a robot factory where robots need arms, wheels and a box shape body. Colour choices are:
yellow or blue for arms
Green, purple or orange for Wheels
Red, Black or Grey for Body
1) Use a tree diagram to find out how many different robots can be made
2) If you picked in the dark, what is the probability you would create a grey robot with blue arms and purple wheels?
Math 6: Unit 6 lesson. pg 216 #1-8 and lesson 3 p 220 #1-10
Socials: Finish your Tenochtitlan sheet due Thursday
Science: Tomatosphere lab write-up due next Tuesday.
You are in charge of a robot factory where robots need arms, wheels and a box shape body. Colour choices are:
yellow or blue for arms
Green, purple or orange for Wheels
Red, Black or Grey for Body
1) Use a tree diagram to find out how many different robots can be made
2) If you picked in the dark, what is the probability you would create a grey robot with blue arms and purple wheels?
Math 6: Unit 6 lesson. pg 216 #1-8 and lesson 3 p 220 #1-10
Socials: Finish your Tenochtitlan sheet due Thursday
Science: Tomatosphere lab write-up due next Tuesday.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Wish this shirt fit me for Star Wars Day
and here is Darth with Yoda on May 4th...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Creating a "Serendipitous" Character
go here: http://writingfix.com/right_brain/Serendipitous_Character1.htm and keep clicking until you find an adjective/character/phrase that you will be happy to write about.
Here's an example:
http://writingfix.com/images/Corbett/stick_serendipitous_character_lg.jpg
Here's an example:
http://writingfix.com/images/Corbett/stick_serendipitous_character_lg.jpg
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Interactive Maps
Many options on this map: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/interactive-map/?ar_a=1
Your job: Look at 5 different types of maps and make up 5 questions (1 about each map) for your neighbour to answer. Don't make them too easy or too hard.
An example question might be: Using the "Physical Systems Land Map" what region typically has the most earthquakes?
Once you finish answering your partner's questions, you can play this game:
Called GIS (Animals) http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/maps-tools-gis-action/?ar_a=1
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Coin Flipping. Is it really even?
Liam was conducting a bit of an experiment today. His premise was that he needed to know which side of the coin was facing "up" on my thumb when I flipped it as this would influence his choice of whether to call heads or tails. He said there was a "Strong" advantage to calling the same side that faced up. I stated that it was probably a "slight" advantage, probably closer to something like 51% (instead of the experimental probability of 50%). Here is my evidence to prove that.
Here is (tongue in cheek) the SHORT answer
Here is (tongue in cheek) the SHORT answer
If the coin is tossed and caught, it has about a 51% chance of landing on the same face it was launched. (If it starts out as heads, there's a 51% chance it will end as heads).
To go to the website this is all from (trust me, it's fascinating stuff): Click HERE
The 51% figure in Premise 1 is a bit curious and, when I first saw it, I assumed it was a minor bias introduced by the fact that the "heads" side of the coin has more decoration than the "tails" side, making it heavier. But it turns out that this sort of imbalance has virtually no effect unless you spin the coin on its edge, in which case you'll see a huge bias. The reason a typical coin toss is 51-49 and not 50-50 has nothing to do with the asymmetry of the coin and everything to do with the aggregate amount of time the coin spends in each state, as it flips through space.
A good way of thinking about this is by looking at the ratio of odd numbers to even numbers when you start counting from 1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
No matter how long you count, you'll find that at any given point, one of two things will be true:
- You've touched more odd numbers than even numbers
- You've touched an equal amount of odd numbers and even numbers
What will never happen, is this:
- You've touched more even numbers than odd numbers.
Similarly, consider a coin, launched in the "heads" position, flipping heads over tails through the ether:
H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H T H
At any given point in time, either the coin will have spent equal time in the Heads and Tails states, or it will have spent more time in the Heads state. In the aggregate, it's slightly more likely that the coin shows Heads at a given point in time—including whatever time the coin is caught. And vice-versa if you start the coin-flip from the Tails position.
And HERE are there amazing 7 tips (for winning) at choosing a coin. I would only go into this much depth if my life was at stake, but still...
- Always be the chooser, if possible. This allows you to leverage Premise 1 or Premise 2 for those extra percentage points.
- Always be the tosser, if you can. This protects you from virtuoso coin-flippers who are able to leverage Premise 6 to produce a desired outcome. It also protects you against the added randomness (read: fairness) introduced by flippers who will occasionally, without rhyme or reason, invert the coin in their palm before revealing. Tricksy Hobbitses.
- Don't allow the same person to both toss and choose. Unless, of course, that person is you.
- If the coin is being tossed, and you're the chooser, always choose the side that's initially facedown. According to Premise 1, you'd always choose the side that's initially face up, but most people, upon flipping a coin, will invert it into their other palm before revealing. Hence, you choose the opposite side, but you get the same 1% advantage. Of course, if you happen to know that a particular flipper doesn't do this, use your better judgment.
- If you are the tosser but not the chooser, sometimes invert the coin into your other palm after catching, and sometimes don't. This protects you against people who follow Rule 4 blindly by assuming you'll either invert the coin or you won't.
- If the coin is being spun rather than tossed, always choose whichever side is lightest. On a typical coin, the "Heads" side of the coin will have more "stuff" engraved on it, causing Tails to show up more frequently than it should. Choosing Tails in this situation is usually the power play.
- Never under any circumstances agree to a coin spin if you're not the chooser. This opens you up to a devastating attack if your opponent is aware of Premise 2.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tropical vs Temperate rain forests
WWF Wildfinder: http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/wildfinder/
Rain Forest at night: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2001/10/01/html/ft_20011001.2.html
What's It Like: Botanical Gardens of Earth http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/index.htm
PBS Tropical Rainforest http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/tag/tropical-rainforest/
Rainforests: http://www.world-builders.org/lessons/less/biomes/rainforest/rainintro.html
What are the similarities and differences in terms of climate, native flora and fauna, economy, population, and threats
Rain Forest at night: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2001/10/01/html/ft_20011001.2.html
What's It Like: Botanical Gardens of Earth http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/index.htm
PBS Tropical Rainforest http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/tag/tropical-rainforest/
Rainforests: http://www.world-builders.org/lessons/less/biomes/rainforest/rainintro.html
What are the similarities and differences in terms of climate, native flora and fauna, economy, population, and threats
HW for Tuesday
Socials: Aztec Calendar due Thursday. Aztec sheet also due Thursday.
Science: Read section 2.7 of the text and do questions # 1-3 on pg. 55 Due Wednesday
LArts: 1 page sheet from the "glossy" sheet we read in our groups today. Due as soon as you can hand it in.
Burnett Grade 7 tour is on Friday May 25th. Students will come to school and then walk over to Burnett at 9:30 for a 9:50 start. I believe that hot dogs are involved... Sounds like it will be fun.
Science: Read section 2.7 of the text and do questions # 1-3 on pg. 55 Due Wednesday
LArts: 1 page sheet from the "glossy" sheet we read in our groups today. Due as soon as you can hand it in.
Burnett Grade 7 tour is on Friday May 25th. Students will come to school and then walk over to Burnett at 9:30 for a 9:50 start. I believe that hot dogs are involved... Sounds like it will be fun.
Monday, May 7, 2012
HW For Monday
Math 7: EP 4 due Wednesday
Math 6: Test Wednesday
Makes Sense pg 108 #1-6 &8
French: Aller booklet due Thursday
LA: Double Entry Journal due Thursday
Math 6: Test Wednesday
Makes Sense pg 108 #1-6 &8
French: Aller booklet due Thursday
LA: Double Entry Journal due Thursday
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Congratulations Runners
The Vancouver Marathon was run today (I was working there) and I was able to high 5 Ms. Biorn at the 4.5 km mark of her (42km long) run. She finished in a super-fast time of 3hours and 38 minutes. Way to go!
I also saw Ms. Chen after the finish and she said that she had a great race. I didn't see Mrs. Byrne but she ran the half-marathon as well. Congratulations to all three of these fit teachers!
The winner (a man named Gezahgn Eshetu from Kenya) finished in a time of 2 hours 21 minutes.
I also saw Ms. Chen after the finish and she said that she had a great race. I didn't see Mrs. Byrne but she ran the half-marathon as well. Congratulations to all three of these fit teachers!
The winner (a man named Gezahgn Eshetu from Kenya) finished in a time of 2 hours 21 minutes.
The SuperMoon!
While Anastasia posted about the Planetarium, I thought I would keep things "celestial" with this post.
The "SuperMoon" happens once a year when the moon is the closest distance it will be to the earth. You get some great close-up images of the surface if the night is clear
The "SuperMoon" happens once a year when the moon is the closest distance it will be to the earth. You get some great close-up images of the surface if the night is clear
Thursday, May 3, 2012
HW for Thursday & Star Wars Day Tomorrow
LA: Double entry journal. 2 "events" and 2 quotes. Due Thursday.
SS: Work on Aztec calendar.
Finish 2 Aztec sheets.
French: Aller booklet due Thursday May 10th
HOOPS for Heart fundraising forms in on Friday.
and don't forget about Star Wars Day.
Go here if you don't have a costume and you want to print out a character "face" http://www.squidoo.com/printable-face-masks
or HERE
SS: Work on Aztec calendar.
Finish 2 Aztec sheets.
French: Aller booklet due Thursday May 10th
HOOPS for Heart fundraising forms in on Friday.
and don't forget about Star Wars Day.
Go here if you don't have a costume and you want to print out a character "face" http://www.squidoo.com/printable-face-masks
or HERE
Looking for Star Wars? Use Wikipedia? No. Use Wookiepedia!
It's the Star Wars Wiki
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
What's a wookie you ask?
What's a wiki you ask?
Hopefully you know the answers to both by the end of this lesson.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
What's a wookie you ask?
What's a wiki you ask?
Hopefully you know the answers to both by the end of this lesson.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Who is Ray Bradbury?
I didn't think he was still alive because he was born in 1938, but he is...
Click HERE to learn more about the great Sci Fi Author
Click HERE to learn more about the great Sci Fi Author
The story we read/watched/listened to, "A Sound of Thunder" was first published in 1952 (when Mr. Bradbury was only 14??? Wow!
“A Sound of Thunder” is a science fiction short story by Ray Bradbury, first published in Collier’s magazine in 1952. As of 1984 it was the most re-published science fiction story up to the present time.[1] It is based on the concept that was later termed the butterfly effect, as well as, perhaps, the snowball effect.
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