8C, 8D
- slide
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Special Power writing sample
Grade 7, Kwok’s class
Imagine time traveling, it would be so thrilling if I had the chance to have the
superpower of being able to fiddle with time. Visualizing myself going back in ancient times as
well as traveling to the future let the excitement pour all over me. Instead of using the power
for evil, I would rather make a positive impact not just for myself, but the whole world. In my
opinion, it is necessary to be mindful of others when owning such an impeccable superpower.
First of all, I would go back in time and try the best to prevent all the devastating events
happened in the history, for examples : wars, natural disasters and genocide which had
impacted or destroyed the environment or separated the families. It would also be my mission
to convince the leaders to get together to provide peace and equality for everyone. As well as
getting rid of my own mistakes I’ve made in the past which had caused negative effects.
Furthermore, it would be my pleasure to gain more knowledge based on the historical events
that happened in the past. If I could greet all the admiring historical figures, it would be difficult
to control myself from bouncing all the way into space due to the mind-blowing interactions
with them. As well as taking pictures of different kinds of species that survived on earth even
before humans existed, excitement layered up while all these thoughts strolled slowly in my
head. Additionally, I would travel to the future which is the most thrilling idea ever! However,
fear suddenly occurred to me since there are possibilities that unfavorable things could happen.
What if the earth got destroyed? What if there was a zombie apocalypse? These horrible
thoughts invaded my brain while I brushed them away since we, however, need to be on the
positive side. Anyways, I could still travel to reach personal goals, see the advanced world to
assist me to make better decisions in the present. Last but not least, I would be extremely
famous! As well as being rich, I could easily make money by having a speech about the future,
selling all my ancient species images, even including traveling to the future to check the lottery
number! I could imagine myself lying between 24k gold bars in a golden tub in my gigantic
mansion. Don’t get me wrong, instead of having all the money, I would donate most of it to
different charities, children hospitals and orphanages for people who need it more. Since
having a kind heart is the most important reason for existing in this world for me.
In conclusion, time traveling would be the ideal superpower designed for curious and
adventurous people just like me. Time is precious since it is priceless, when people run out of
time, they remain in history. Exploring through different time periods can be challenging, as
well as interesting. If I ever had this brilliant superpower, I would spend my valuable time
exploring each every single year, observing the changes and other information since this would
be too perfect for a dream. If I am lucky enough, this superpower might exist one day and it will
change my life.
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
November 26, 2024
8C, 8D Art
- how many pairs you have to sell to make your first million>
In a Google Doc, record the following:
1) Price your shoes. (note, if the shoe price is too high, say $350, fewer pairs will be sold because people can't afford them)
2) Assume production cost from China is $30/pair
3) Hire someone famous to promote the shoes (e.g. Taylor Swift. Pay her $50/pair for promotion. Less famous, cheaper to hire)
4) How many pairs you have to sell to make one million dollars?
Calculations:
- Assume 5000 pairs will be sold
5000 x $350/pair = $1 750 000 (revenue)
- production cost 5000 pairs x $30 = $150 000
- Taylor cost 5000 pairs x $50 = $250 000
- my profit: revenue – cost ($1 750 000 – $150 000 – $250 000 = $1.35 million Jackport)
Monday, 25 November 2024
November 25, 2024
8C, 8D
- - shade the answer images for the Friday Grade 8 images
- complete turn assignment. Shade all answers
Thursday, 21 November 2024
November 22, 2024
8B, 8C, 8D
- study for Monday science test
- BRING A PACK OF STICKY NOTES TO SCHOOL (for math. That's how I teach rotation next week)
- light yellow, should be able to trace shape from the paper below
- regular square size (not too big, not too small)
November 21, 2024
8B, 8C, 8D
Please spend at least an hour studying for your science test. It is not easy
- also learn the pH scale (which liquid is acidic and which is basic. Know a few)
8C, 8D
On Monday, please submit at least one flip picture, preferably two at a grade 8 level.
- don't give them to supply teacher
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
November 20, 2024
8C, 8D
- Grade 8 level symmetrical art is due Monday
If you do two Grade 8 level arts, I will give you bonus (one mark for Math, one for Arts)
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
November 19, 2024
8C, 8D
English letter flips assignment
- need at least 25 words with vertical and horizontal flip lines (you will get an award with more than 100 words for horizontal or vertical flip)
- study for science test on Monday
Monday, 18 November 2024
November 18, 2024
8C
- update student data form. If no change, ask parents to initial and return form to me tomorrow
- if changes are needed, please write that down with a RED pen. Return form to me tomorrow
8C, 8D
- finish Minion flip
- find another image with a line of symmetry (Google symmetrical image of cartoon or animals)
- complete the easy flip image worksheet. Design your own shapes on the other side to challenge your friends
Sunday, 17 November 2024
Thursday, 14 November 2024
Drama scripts
https://www.youthplays.com/
https://www.yourstagepartners.
When you submit your request, use my name, my email and the school name
Jamie Kwok
kwokhomework@gmail.com
Cummer Valley Middle School, North York, Ontario
November 14, 2024
8B, 8C, 8D, Science
- make sure you learn the facts of the Dead Sea, esp. the 6 questions posted on the blog
8C, 8D Math
- do the corrections of the Financial Literacy Test
- we will start another math unit next week, probably transformational geometry
- need to bring ruler, eraser, pencil to work on the geometry assignments. Must being those in the next few weeks
- find at least three images with a line of symmetry. Print them out and try a harder one than the Minion. Bring the two other images to school on Monday
-want an A or A+? Take a look. Can you do better?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UNUIyzF6AKVX55DaH9rw-1GKANa-H4D/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVedwaUMFKrN4t5qD_hxmj-9UTLJSq3H/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMOL2NSLE8MHKUpmUiWhYxnBlF1Vil9W/view?usp=share_link
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
November 13, 2024
8C, 8D
- bring Remembrance Day donations to the Veterans, no matter what the amount is (can be as little as a quarter)
- complete the USC and UNLV university table for fees
- send me the poster for your custom Nike (with border, slogan, QR code, website). I will colour print the best 20 shoes and post them above my classroom
- Poster only, no celebrity pictures
8B, 8C, 8D
Dead Sea
- location
- why the name?
- how salty is the water? (sea water has 3% salt)
- why is it impossible to sink in the Dead Sea?
- is it possible to get drown?
- how many feet/metre is the Dead Sea below sea level?
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
November 12, 2024
8C, 8D
- in your Progress Report, please write down three goals (2 academic and 1 personal). Each goal must be
Measurable (put a time there. e.g. I will spend 30mins doing my math homework every night)
Realistic: I will be the next President of the United States, which is not realistic. Must be born in the US
Achievable: If you are failing French this term, it will be not achievable to get 90% in February
(more realistic goal: I will get extra help from Mme Antoniou every Wednesday after school to improve my French marks)
Write neatly in the Progress Report with the parent's signature. This way, I can file that into your OSR
8C, 8D Art class
- Art class: finish designing your shoes. Then write an ORIGINAL slogan to promote the product
(e.g. Moonwalk like MJ so you can be seen in the dark)
(Jump higher than KD so you can reach the Star)
- Google "Slogan examples" to get ideas
- Afterwards, find someone famous who will be the spokesperson and tell the world it is the best shoes in the world
- price the shoes and make sure it is outrageously profitable (Caitlin Clarke shoes are $1200)
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/basketball-wnba-caitlin-clark-nike-deal-1.7182294
Monday, 11 November 2024
November 11, 2024
On Wednesday, please bring something (coins, money) to donate to the Veterans who fought for your freedom during the wars.
School appointment online
https://cummervalley.schoolappointments.com/?action=login-form
Kwok's interview time. 15mins per session. Please prepare a list of questions about high school, your child etc. "How is my son/daughter?" is not good enough
Thursday, Nov 14 from 6pm to 8pm
Friday, Nov 15, 9am to 11:45am; 1pm to 4pm
US universities (USC, UNLV)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I1WAf24E-FkLo3OqwGDuDITFmhxXW0IHjNoV6MW4FIs/edit?usp=sharing
November 11, 2024
Report card interview booking
https://cummervalley.schoolappointments.com/?action=login-form
Friday, 8 November 2024
November 8, 2024
8C, 8D College search
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNNbgcF9ADP6mexERDYYFZmquJVd3nKRsrT15F6eCIU/edit?usp=sharing
- Math test (financial literacy): Review Practice test and solution
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lf6KHcMYF5rhvRzpfKkUJ4RKBHglCZT9/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, 7 November 2024
8D Drama scripts (2 students)
https://www.youthplays.com/
https://www.yourstagepartners.
When you submit your request, use my name, my email and the school name
Jamie Kwok
kwokhomework@gmail.com
Cummer Valley Middle School, North York, Ontario
November 7, 2024
8B, 8C, 8D
Membranes, diffusions and osmosis
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mbax7rMxz_tZdfT98CgU1l_N4RbdH5QEqBHIJIFWdC0/edit?usp=sharing
8C
- find the six vaccines you got before turning 2 years old
French test tomorrow. Study for an hour
8C, 8D Financial literacy practice test solutions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lf6KHcMYF5rhvRzpfKkUJ4RKBHglCZT9/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Nov 6, 2024
York University Tuition Chart
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1powvRfQ7LWRajtVUtTdd0KzFHB4l6jEL/view?usp=sharing
- complete this chart for Domestic (citizens, PR, land immigrants) and International students
- PICK ONLY ONE program that you like. Don't select all (tuition and textbook fees are different)
8C
- spend an hour studying French tonight
- Science, read p. 120 to 125 (diffusion and osmosis)
Science
- too much fluid in the body (may due to high blood pressure), the feet and ankles will swell
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Nov 5, 2024
8D
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oq6eLCEYWumTQ90f2MltMufKQjSpctVKJgyQG-PBkVY/edit?usp=sharing
Quiz tomorrow on compound interest calculation and exchange rates
Monday, 4 November 2024
8C Spend an hour studying French from Mon to Wed, everyday
Please don't fail the French test this week
November 4, 2024
8C
Compound interest calculation for ten items on the last blog entries
- for some items, please Google the price (e.g. hotel room in Bora Bora)
French test on Wednesday. Study
Compound Interest Calculator
https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/financial/compound-interest-calculator.php
Look at how much interest you have to pay back at the end of the term
Items Cost Interest Term (years) Compound daily
Samsung flip phone (Google the price) 19.99% 3 years
Lululemon Yoga pants (Google the price) 20.99% 3 years
Chrombook from Best Buy (Google the price) 23.99% 5 years
Used car $18550 8.99% 7 years
New Tesla $75000 7.50% 10 years
PS5 (Google the price) 15.5% 5.5 years
A house from Far Far Away $1.2 million 4.75% 30 years
A condo in Toronto $1.95 million 5.25% 25 years
Hawaii trip from Air Canada $6543 18.88% 10 years
Blue Mountain Ski Trip $2578 12.99% 6 years
2 pounds of gold (Google the price) 15.55% 10 years
The most expensive hotel room in Bora Bora (5 nights) 30% 6 years
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