Mr. Lorimer's Middle School Blog

Moonrise

Simon Lorimer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:49:38 +0000

Reports – a sneak preview

Simon Lorimer — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:26:10 +0000

Here are the word on your report card

New unit: Using Waves

Simon Lorimer — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:08:29 +0000

Statement of inquiry

The students will understand that most of our information about the world comes through light as it interacts with objects.

Global context statement:

Finding out how the world works

Inquiry questions

What happens when light hits an object?

How can we see things?

How can we make light useful?

Your questions:

What questions do you have relating to this topic? Add your suggestions as a comment.

Where do trees get their mass?

Simon Lorimer — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:27:01 +0000

Think about it, then see what these people thought

Light bulbs

Simon Lorimer — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:39:11 +0000

In class we made some light bulbs. If you want to know more about light bulbs, this video is brilliant:

Grade 8 Chemistry test review

Simon Lorimer — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:08:33 +0000

You can use these suggested answers to help you review your chemistry test. Make sure you are SPECIFIC and CONCISE in your responses. Attach extra sheets for corrections

Comets

Simon Lorimer — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:22:47 +0000

Will we see a meteor shower from this comet?

Our next unit – Using Electricity

Simon Lorimer — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:28:57 +0000

Our next unit is starting.

Statement of inquiry
Systems can be created to transfer and transform energy
The structure of a system is created to support it’s function

Global context statement:
The impact of innovation and creation on individuals, communities, societies and the world

Inquiry questions
How do the components in an electric circuit help transfer and transform energy?
How does the structure of a circuit effect the way it works?
How can we harness electricity to be useful to us?

Summative assessment tasks

Energy measurement investigation (B,C)
Electrical appliance research project (D)

Your questions:

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Here are some more of your questions

Remember the disease unit?

Simon Lorimer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:16:12 +0000

Remember the disaese unit? This interview talks about how to eradiate a disease!

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Mining Assessment

Simon Lorimer — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:42:01 +0000

You should all be started with your mining assessment. Here are some documents:

The write up sheet

The task specific clarification

Due dates: TBA