Churchill High School – Flexible Learning

Head:

_ Toque (2 would be best to allow one to dry while the other is in use)

_Scarf or neck warmer

Upper Body: Lots o’ Layers

_Long undershirts (long sleeve t-shirt would suffice)

_Sweaters or turtlenecks or hoodies

_Winter Parka with Hood OR _Spring wind breaker (if the weather is warmer – in lieu of parka as an outer layer)

Hands:

_Mitts, mitts, and more mitts (Preferably with a water proof shell)

Lower Body:

_Underwear

_Long Underwear

_Fleece, sweats, or an alternative warm layer

_Wind Pants OR _ Overpants – insulated, synthetic fill ski pants

Feet:

_Heavy socks – 4+ pairs

_Regular socks (to wear indoors)

_Winter Boots (not UGGS, but something waterproof)

Pack & Packing:

_Large backpack or duffle bag (students must be able to carry it on their own)

Sleeping Gear:

_Sleeping Bag (Preferable) OR _Comfortable

-Pillow

Miscellaneous:

_Day Pack for carrying extra clothing, water, lunch, camera, _Flashlight (headlamp if you have one) _Extra classes, sunglasses, glasses strap, _Sunscreen, _Toilet Articles –towel, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, _Any medications needed during trip, _Camera, books, games, paper & pen, etc.

CAMP CEDARWOOD  ITINERARY

Wednesday

—  8:45 a.m.                              Arrive at School

—  9:30 a.m.                              Load Bus

—  10:00 a.m.                           Departure

—  12:00 p.m.                           Arrive at Cedarwood, unload, site orientation

—  12:30 p.m.                           Lunch

—  1:30 – 4:30 p.m.                Activity Set

—  4:30 p.m.                             Free Time

—  5:30 p.m.                             Dinner

—  6:45 p.m.                            Entertainment (movie, karaoke)

—  9:30 p.m.                             Snack

—  10:30 p.m.                           Lights Out

—  11:00 ish                               Quiet ( I know – wishful thinking…)

Thursday

—  7:15 a.m.                              Rise

—  8:30 a.m.                              Breakfast with outdoor gear ready to go

—  9:30 – 11:30 a.m.              Activity Set

—  12:00 noon                          Lunch

—  1:00 – 5:00 p.m.                Activity Set

—  5:00 p.m.                             Free Time

—  5:30 p.m.                             Dinner

—  6:30 – 9:00p.m. Choice Activity (Hay Ride and tag included)

—  9:15 p.m.                             Campfire/Marshmallow roast

—  10:30 p.m.                           Lights Out

—  11:00 ish                               Quiet

Friday

—  7:15 a.m.                              Rise – room packed and clean

—  8:30 a.m.                              Breakfast

—  8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Floor clean up

—  9:30 – 11:45 a.m.              Activity Set

—  12:00 p.m.                           Lunch

—  1:00 p.m.                             Load Bus

—  1:30 p.m.                             Leave for Home

—  3:00 – 3:30                           Arrive back at Churchill

Write a half page to full page response to the readings/videos you have seen. What do you think about the working conditions of these workers? Do you think it’s fair? What impacted you from what you read/watched? What can YOU do to change things? What can we do as a society to change things?

Write a half to full page response on the video you just watched (Nike: Behind the Swoosh). Tell me your thoughts. What impacted you the most? What can YOU do about sweatshops and unfair working conditions in the world?

There will be a winter camp meeting on Tuesday, February 21st, at 6:30pm. All parents who have children attending camp should attend. See you there!

-Dave and Tanis

Social Studies – Choice Project

Global Issues!!!

PowerPoint Presentation options:

1. Natural Disasters. Research recent natural disasters in different parts of the world. Compare third world disasters with first world disasters.
2. Sustainable Technology. Research a new technology that will help the environment in the long term. Compare new to old technologies. Examples: Wind farms, solar power, electric cars.
3. Global Food Issues. Research why there are global food shortages and why it is a crisis. Compare crises in poor countries with rich ones.
4. Research your (family’s) country of origin. Tell me not only about your country’s culture but also the story of how you or your ancestors came here.

Design a presentation. 15-20 Slides. Not including Title page or bibliography.

Rubric:

Spelling/Grammar – 5

15-20 Slides – 15

Aesthetics (Design) – 20

Effort – 20

Analysis – 20

Bibliography – 5

Own Words – 15

Due Date: Feb 20th

Human Rights Choice Project

You will choose a group of people who are lacking a certain human right or rights.

Examples: Women, sweatshop workers, children slaves, African Americans, Aboriginals, Jewish people, certain religions, Japanese Canadians, Prisoners, homosexuals, etc.

Possible Projects:

-PowerPoint, Photo Story, Play, Video (Commerical, short film, music video), Poster, Short Story, Board Game.

DUE DATE: Feb 28^th (MONDAY)

RUBRIC:
-Spelling/Grammar  -  5

-Presentation (how it looks) – 10

-Dopenezz  - 50

-Creativity  – 20

-Effort  – 15

Multiplication of Fractions Practice

1. 2/3 X 4/9            2.   5 ½ X 6/7     3.  6 ¾ X ½

4. 8/9 X 7               5.   7 ¼ X 3 ¼      6.  9 ½ X 18

7. 3/19 X ¾            8.   5 X 6 ¼         9.  12/13 X 7

10. 9/14 X 15/16         11. 8/15 X 4 ¼

12. 5 ½ X 32                

13. Justin’s bed takes up 1/3 of the width of his room and 3/5 of the length. What fraction of the floor area does the bed use up? Solve in two different ways. (Ex: Draw and solve mathematically).