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 Click on the link below and complete Year 7 Coursework 5305695 | Celine Solomon | Live Perimeter 1851049 | EMP396 | Live Worksheets Let's Play Perimeter Game | Toy Theater Perimeter Shape Game - Early Geometry Math Game for kids

Let's Punctuate!!!

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 Language Arts Grade 6 Topic: Punctuation Marks What are they? Watch the clip:  Punctuation Explained (by Punctuation!) | Scratch Garden (youtube.com) Tasks Tier 2 Use the correct punctuation marks to complete the sentences below. Choose from comma (,) , full stop (.) , question mark (?) , colon (:) , or semi-colon (;) .   1. Jamaica became independent on August 6 1962 _____ it was a historic day for the nation. 2. The people celebrated with music parades and fireworks _____ it was a day to remember. 3. Do you know when Jamaica gained independence ____ 4. Jamaica’s flag includes the following colors _____ black, green, and gold. 5. Many people attended the ceremony ____ others watched it on television. Tier 3 Choose the correct punctuation mark for each sentence. 8. Jamaica was no longer a colony___ it had gained its independence. a) Full stop (.) b) Comma (,) c) Semi-colon (;) d) Question mark (?) 9. When Jamaica became independent, the p...

Solids and their Nets

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Click on the app below and create nets of solids https: / /a p ps. m athlearning ce n t er.org/geoboard/ Nets of Solid 1412551 | marieka_3 | Live Worksheets Nets of Solid Shapes 694962 | Mshawnie | Live Worksheets   3D Shapes Song For Kids | Spheres, Cylinders, Pyramids, Cubes, & Cones (youtube.com) W h i c h o f t he f o l low i ng n e ts giv e s a sq ua r e py r am i d? Which of the following nets gives a triangular p y ramid? Geometry Nets Key Information Cube Cube Net Faces: 6 Edges: 12 Vertices: 8 Cuboid Cuboid Net Faces: 6 Edges: 12 Vertices: 8 Cone Cone Net Faces:  1 or 2 Edges:  0 or 1 Vertices:  0 or 1 Cylinder Cylinder Net Faces:  2 or 3 Edges:  0 or 2 Vertices:  0 or 1 Triangular Prism Triangular Prism Net Faces: 5 Edges: 9 Vertices: 6 Hexagonal Prism Hexagonal Prism Net Faces: 8 Edges: 18 Vertices: 12 Tetrahedron (Triangular-based Pyramid) Tetrahedron Net Faces: 4 Edges: 6 Vertices: 4 Square-based Pyramid Square-based Pyramid Net ...

Preserving our culture

  1. East Indian Contributions a) Articles: "The Arrival of East Indians in the Caribbean" A brief overview of how East Indians came to the Caribbean as indentured laborers, bringing with them religious traditions, food, and cultural practices. Link to article "East Indian Influence on Caribbean Food and Culture" This article discusses East Indian contributions to Caribbean cuisine (curry, roti) and festivals such as Diwali. Link to article b) Images and Props: Images of East Indian food like roti, curry, dhal, and Indian spices commonly used in Caribbean cooking. Pictures of Diwali celebrations in the Caribbean, showing oil lamps, colorful rangoli art, and firecrackers. Props : Bring in small containers of traditional Indian spices (e.g., turmeric, cumin) for students to touch and smell. c) Cultural Items: A tassa drum (if available) or a video of tassa drumming, which is common in East Indian celebrations in the Caribbean. Video of Tassa Drumming 2. Chinese Con...

Festivals of the Caribbean Worksheet

 Social Studies Grade 6 FQ:  How can we promote and preserve our Caribbean culture? Watch the following Video clip then complete the activities Diwali : Diwali Festival of Lights Hosay : Hosay in Trinidad and Tobago Easter/Christmas : How Different Countries Celebrate Christmas Crop Over : Barbados Crop Over Festival Chinese New Year : What is Chinese New Year? Read the following and complete the activities Section 1: Multiple Choice (Level 1 - Basic Understanding) Circle the correct answer. Which festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and is marked by lighting oil lamps? a) Crop Over b) Diwali c) Chinese New Year d) Hosay Which festival is known for its colorful parades, dancing, and celebration of the sugar cane harvest in Barbados? a) Easter b) Christmas c) Crop Over d) Hosay Chinese New Year celebrations usually include which of the following traditions? a) Decorating with red lanterns b) Lighting oil lamps c) Building floats d) Ex...

The Author's Purpose

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 Language Arts Grade 6 Author's Purpose Authors have a specific reason for writing a text. Identifying the  author’s purpose  helps you understand the information the author wants to share.  Review the chart at right and remember, there are three purposes authors have when writing: to persuade, to inform, and to entertain. Persuade : The author tries to persuade readers to agree or to do something. Inform : The author gives facts and information about a topic. Entertain : The author writes for readers to enjoy Click on the link and observe the video then complete the activity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq0hxsE12_0&t=2s Author’s Purpose   Directions: read the description, determine the author’s purpose, and then explain your answer.   1.   A handbook teaching people how to negotiate   Author’s Purpose:   (to inform, persuade, or entertain) ___________________________________________________________   ...

Reading Comprehension 1

Mongooses   Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Refer to the text to check your answers when appropriate.   If you plan on going to Hawaii, don't bring any pets. Hawaiians are wary of letting in foreign animals. Your beloved Rex or Fi-fi could spend up to 120 days in quarantine. They have strict rules for importing animals. They carefully screen all incoming pets. Who could blame them? They've had problems with new animals in the past.   The black rat was introduced to Hawaii in the 1780s. These ugly suckers originated in Asia, but they migrated to Europe in the 1st century. Since then they've snuck on European ships and voyaged the world with them. These rats carry many diseases including the plague. They are also good at surviving and tend to displace native species. That means that after they infest an area, there will be fewer birds and more black rats. Most people prefer living arou...

Types of Soils

  (593) Types of Soil - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0JcVe_-yu0 Types of Soil (Quiz Edition) (youtube.com) Soil Types Quiz: Loam, Sand, and Clay Part 1: Fill in the Blanks Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct word: loam, sand, or clay . _____ has the largest particle size, which allows water to drain quickly through it. _____ is known for being sticky when wet and hard when dry due to its small particle size. The ideal soil for growing most plants is called _____ because it has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay. Because of its fine particles, _____ retains water but can lead to poor drainage. Gardens benefit from _____ soil because it holds moisture while also allowing air and nutrients to reach plant roots. Part 2: Multiple Choice Circle the correct answer for each question. Which type of soil has the best drainage? a) Loam b) Sand c) Clay Which soil type holds the most nutrients due to its ability to retain water? a) Sand...

Exponential Form (Powers of Ten)

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Mathematics FQ; How do I write numbers in different number system? EXPONENTIAL FORM Watch the following clips and complete the activities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Z3QMKI5Gg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAOJ9NdVdM&t=206s ACTIVITIES Complete the following in their different groups. Tier 1 John was asked to write 60,529 in expanded form using exponents. He wrote (6x10 3 ) + (5x10 2 )+(2x10 1 )+(9x10 0 ). Was his answer correct? If not, write the correct response. ___________________________ In one year, 450 x 10 3 Jamaicans visited the United States. Write this number in standard form. ___________ An acre of land was purchased for $27,000,000. Write this dollar amount in exponential form. ____________ Tier 2 What numbers are represented by each of the following : 1.       According to exponent rules, when we raise the power to a power we _______ the exponents add a.       Subtract      ...