Escher - 3D Trick Art

We are going to work on some 3D trick art.  MC Escher was an artist who specialized in trick "3D" art.

Here are 4 links we will watch.  You will then be responsible for turning in one piece of art based on your choice from of the 4 videos listed below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW0evffIxEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnZQYXPJnXU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAq2X-0FbGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TRGkdB_Xf8

Measurement Review For Tomorrow's Test...

You have a measurement test tomorrow.  It will include perimeter, area and volume, as well as some conversions (grade 5s).  You will be allowed to use your conversion sheet and a calculator.  For now, here are some practice quizzes that you can try (use a calculator and conversion sheet.)


Grade 5s try these practice exercises for the Math we have been working on in Chapter 8 : Even numbered Quizzes only.  Post details on one concept that you had difficulty with and whether you have worked it out. 

Grade 6s try these practice exercises for the Math we have been working on in Chapter 8: Even numbered Quizzes only.  Post details on one concept that you had difficulty with and whether you have worked it out.

Fractions Practice

Grade 5s try these practice exercises for the Math we have been working on in Chapter 7 : Quizzes 1 to 8.  Post details on one concept that you had difficulty with and whether you have worked it out. 

Grade 6s try these practice exercises for the Math we have been working on in Chapter 7: Quiz 4 to 7.  Post details on one concept that you had difficulty with and whether you have worked it out.

Fabs Versus Natural Animals

Watch the video below.

1. What sort of animal do you think this is? (Give both the scientific name and the common name).
2. Describe what the animal looks like.  If it were a fab, then what creatures could have it been "fabricated" or engineered from? 
3. Read this fact sheet.
• This animal was not a mammal. What was it?
• How much did adults weigh?  How tall was the animal?
• What did they eat?
• Why were they outlawed and hunted?
• Do you believe they are extinct forever?  How could they bring them back?

Character Analysis of....

Pick a character from Leviathan.  In 2 paragraphs (6 - 8 complete sentences per paragraph) you are to describe what your character looks like (their physical appearance) and what their personality is like (character traits).  In paragraph one, concentrate on their physical appearance and focus on the following:

1. Height.
2. Colour of hair, eyes, skin.
3. Build (slim, medium, heavy, muscular?).
4. Eyes - intelligent, hawkish, angry, frightening etc...
5. Face - does it have a naturally happy look, sad, angry, alert, closed (hard to read).
6. How do they move - awkwardly, athletically, gracefully...

In paragraph two, focus on their personality and character traits. Think about the following:

1. Personality: would you like to be friends with them? Why? Why not?
2. Humour: Do they have sense of humour?  What is it like?  Would they think you were funny?  Why or why not?
3. Temperament: are they upbeat, lighthearted, or serious and easily offended?

Check out the character traits link above for ideas about personality.

 You must use the COPS and complete sentences...Don't answer this in question format; do write it in paragraph format.

Today's Blog - You Have A Choice

After you have completed your essay and your Social Studies, and before you start coding today, you must complete ONE of the two blogs below:

Leviathan - by Scott Westerfeld

or

The Giver - How Does It End?

1. Essay
2. Social Studies
3. Blog: Leviathan - by Scott Westerfeld or The Giver How Does It End?
4. Coding...

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Answer the following questions using all 5 dressups in Microsoft Word. You should use complete sentences, paragraph format, and it should be COPSd. Use Word Talk to check your work before posting.  You may use the internet (Google) to help you with some these answers*. (Key words: Leviathan, Scott Westerfeld) 

1. What is happening in this scene from the book?  What is the machine called, and which side in the "Great War" does it belong to?*  What does it do? Who is getting into it?  Why?
2. Do you believe that Prince Alek's teachers are helping him or hijacking him?  Why? GIVE EVIDENCE that you think supports your opinion from the story.
3. What famous composer was supposedly woken up in the middle of the night and taught musical lessons?* Find out when and where he was born, how old he was when he died, and when he composed his first symphony.*

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