Hi 7B,
I hope you're all enjoying a much deserved break so far! This is just a friendly reminder that if you haven't completed your article on Pompeii, make sure that you have it done for January 9th.
A quick refresher: we started writing the article together on the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii in 79AD. Your task is to complete the article based on the knowledge we've developed as to how volcanoes erupt and what causes them. Be sure you use your imagination and "interview" survivors. The Monday we're back, I'll be collecting them for feedback.
Have a Happy New Year!
-Mr. Charalambous
Friday, 30 December 2011
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
It's done!
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday) your stories are due! Please ensure that they're neatly illustrated and have been thoroughly edited.
I'd just like to stress that we remember what we've been focusing on: fiction is written with a purpose. Stories always have themes and messages that the author wants to communicate to the reader. Your theme and message need to be clear in your story.
At any rate, a "well done" goes out to all of you! I know that you've all put a lot of effort and work into your respective stories and I'm excited to read them!
-Mr. Charalambous
I'd just like to stress that we remember what we've been focusing on: fiction is written with a purpose. Stories always have themes and messages that the author wants to communicate to the reader. Your theme and message need to be clear in your story.
At any rate, a "well done" goes out to all of you! I know that you've all put a lot of effort and work into your respective stories and I'm excited to read them!
-Mr. Charalambous
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Newspapers
Dear parents:
This past week, our focus in geography and language has been reading and writing news articles with a particular focus on the global environment and natural disasters. With Canada's recent decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Accord, this has provided us with an opportunity to engage in a discussion on our roles and responsibilities as stewards of the planet.
Please continue to encourage your son or daughter to read articles (in print or online) pertaining to the environment and to discuss its content with you.
Best regards,
-Mr. Charalambous
This past week, our focus in geography and language has been reading and writing news articles with a particular focus on the global environment and natural disasters. With Canada's recent decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Accord, this has provided us with an opportunity to engage in a discussion on our roles and responsibilities as stewards of the planet.
Please continue to encourage your son or daughter to read articles (in print or online) pertaining to the environment and to discuss its content with you.
Best regards,
-Mr. Charalambous
Thursday, 8 December 2011
So just how far is 600 light years?
Let's revisit some number sense:
We know that light travels at the approximate speed of 300,000 kilometers per second.
There are 60 seconds in a minute:
300,000 x 60 = 18,000,000km in a minute
There are 60 minutes in an hour:
18,000,000 x 60 = 1,080,000,000km in an hour
There are 24 hours in a day:
1,080,000,000 x 24 = 25,920,000,000km in a day
There are 365 days in a year:
25,920,000,000km x 365 = 9,460,800,000,000km in a year
That number times 600 years:
9,460,800,000,000 x 600 = 5,676,480,000,000,000km
Basically, Kepler-22b is 5,676,480,000,000km away from Earth -- meaning that travelling at the speed of light, at 300,000km per SECOND, it would take you 600 years to traverse 5,676,480,000,000km across space!
Doesn't sound THAT far? To put that into perspective, consider this: a beam of light travels 7.5 times around Earth in just 1 second!
We know that light travels at the approximate speed of 300,000 kilometers per second.
There are 60 seconds in a minute:
300,000 x 60 = 18,000,000km in a minute
There are 60 minutes in an hour:
18,000,000 x 60 = 1,080,000,000km in an hour
There are 24 hours in a day:
1,080,000,000 x 24 = 25,920,000,000km in a day
There are 365 days in a year:
25,920,000,000km x 365 = 9,460,800,000,000km in a year
That number times 600 years:
9,460,800,000,000 x 600 = 5,676,480,000,000,000km
Basically, Kepler-22b is 5,676,480,000,000km away from Earth -- meaning that travelling at the speed of light, at 300,000km per SECOND, it would take you 600 years to traverse 5,676,480,000,000km across space!
Doesn't sound THAT far? To put that into perspective, consider this: a beam of light travels 7.5 times around Earth in just 1 second!
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Kepler 22-b: Earth-like Planet Confirmed
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of an Earth-like planet in the "habitable zone" around a star not unlike our own.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Oliver the Musical
Hey 7B,
Please don't forget to bring in your money and permission forms for Oliver the Musical. We leave on Wednesday!
-Mr. C
Please don't forget to bring in your money and permission forms for Oliver the Musical. We leave on Wednesday!
-Mr. C
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