Hurdles to Health in Saskatoon

Hunger in Canada

Get the most reliable information about Canada & hunger from Food Banks Canada' research:

http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/FoodBanks/MediaLibrary/HungerCount/HungerCount2013.pd


Could you live off of this for a week?:



What would happen to you if you had only this food for one week? Last year, a group of 'high profile' individuals in Saskatoon took up the challenge. The experiences and the results are eye opening.

Read the news article here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/09/18/saskatoon-food-basket-challenge-_n_1894160.html?utm_hp_ref=canada-living&ir=Canada+Living

Check out the website which chronicled the challenge and read blogs and view video blogs from the participants.

http://foodbasketchallenge.com/

Food Basket Challenge: Questions

Over the week, how did this experience change the participants mentally and physically?

What did they learn from their experiences?

What were you surprised by?

What did you learn about the food bank from reading this?

What were you not surprised by?

 

What do you think the purpose of this challenge was?

 

 

 

PAA30-World Hunger

Click the link to find resources that have been used in our first unit. If you need any ideas to write about in your journal, reread or review the videos and information.

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Blendspace- PAA30 World Hunger Resources

Today, read the infographic then answer the questions below.

World Hunger Infographic

Which parts of the world have high populations of hungry people?
Is there enough food in the world to fuel our population?
What four factors lead people into a food crisis?
Which countries have the highest rates of hunger?
In what ways can individuals make a difference?
Which international organizations work to reduce hunger?

Read the discussion below the infographic. With which comment do you agree most and why.

 With any remaining time, check out and play some trivia at Free Rice.

Grade 7 Recipe Favourites!

I've had a few requests from students wanting to make these recipes at home, so here they are:

1. Snickerdoodle Granola Bars (follow the link to the site where I found that recipe)

2. Red Lobster Biscuits

In a mixing bowl, combine:

1 C  Cheddar Cheese
2 C  Flour
1 Tbsp B.Powder
2 Tsp Sugar

Stir in:

1/4 C Melted Margarine
1 C Milk

Drop onto cookie sheet.

Prepare topping in small mixing bowl:

1 tsp  Parsley
1 clove Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1/4 C Melted Margarine

Mix all ingredients and brush on top of biscuits. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Enjoy when fresh :)

Spelling Test- Monday, Sept. 1 (Grade 7)

Spelling list for Monday's test:


recommend
different
graffiti
successfully
embarass
necessary
parallel
Halloween
approximately
commitment
accommodate
harass
confetti
abbreviation
cinnamon

Grade 7

A reminder that Hatchet Maps are due tomorrow (everything should be labelled, coloured and easy to read)!

This weeks spelling words are:

penguin
language
parachute
examination
executive
exhibit
exhausted
whirlpool
meanwhile
distinguish
guacamole
extinguish
brochure
chauffer

Grade 7 Words- Test Tomorrow

This weeks words were: Completely Believe Weirdest Beige Through Thirtieth Experiment Perfume Doesn't Decision Politely Fierce Briefcase Sleigh Lieutenant

Chocolate Mug Cake

If you're interested in making that delicious smelling and tasting mug cake at home, here's the link! Chocolate Mug Cake!

ELA 7- Hatchet Audiobook

We finally started reading the exciting first few chapters of Hatchet!

If you are interested in listening along at home, here are the audiobooks- available through YouTube!

Welcome to Home Ec!- Grade 7

Grade 7s- Welcome to Home Ec!! Here are the resources we will be using during our Kitchen Safety Unit!

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ELA 7- Hatchet!

Hatchet- by Gary Paulsen

Hatchet is the coming age story of a teenage boy who finds himself lost, alone and clinging to life after the single engine cessna he was travelling on crashes in the Canadian Rockies. 

This novel explores the themes of survival and perseverance as we observe Brian Robeson, the main character, struggling to survive in the beautiful, yet challenging Rocky Mountain terrain. 

In ELA 7, we are preparing to read the story by discussing our personal connections to the themes, plotline, character and setting.

Tomorrow we will continue preparing to read the novel by familiarizing ourselves with the setting and the skills required to survive in the the wilderness. We will be be viewing Les Stroud, also known as 'Survivorman,' in his real-life documentary "Stranded."

Welcome Back!

Things are getting into full swing here at RHS. Students are busy learning about their new courses and teachers are busy planning lessons and activities! The SRC has planned some great 'welcome back' games to get us excited for the school year ahead. 

My courses are just starting to get under way. The only class with homework to report so far is for PAA9. They have to complete the 'signs of kitchen safety' activity by tomorrow!

PAA10- Moc Project Instructions

Hey Sewers!

Here is the instruction guide for our moccasin project! Please read and examine the instructions/pictures thoroughly and ask if you need clarification. I am excited to see how your projects turn out :)

It is an honour to pass on this tradition to you, and I would ask that as you learn and practice, you treat this project with respect and gratitude. Although the techniques and textiles we are using are not fully in keeping with tradition, the knowledge and skills you will be gaining have been passed on through Indigenous cultures and families for thousands and thousands of years.

Here we go!


Step 1: Pattern and Materials


1. Because working with real tanned hide requires a lot of hand sewing and time (and money), I have opted to use a microsuede (.5m) textile that mimics the look and feel of real leather, but saves us time (and $) because it can be sewn with a sewing machine. Microsuede can be found in the upholstery section of any fabric store!

2. To add rigidity to the microsuede, we will be using a heavy-weight, iron on interfacing (.3m).

3. To add some warmth, we will be using cotton quilt batting (.3m), which is usually used for insulating quilts, but will add some softness and warmth to your mocs!

4. Thread- for sewing: We need thread that coordinates with our microsuede.

5. Thread- for beading: Waxed thread (kind of like floss)- found at craft and some fabric stores.

6. Beads- multi-coloured teeny, tiny beads- can be found at craft stores and specialty textile stores.

7. Hand needles- you will need 1 regular hand sewing needle and 1 beading needle (super thin so the beads can slip over it).

8. Pattern- we will be utilizing a template from Martha Stewart's website. Disregard the sizing information as it is not very accurate. Enlarge the pattern until it is about 2.5" larger than the length of your foot. **Measure with heel pushed to back of pattern. If you don't have access to a copier, this method might work to increase the pattern size without distorting the proportions. If your foot is wide, add an extra .5" to .75" to the sides of the pattern.

PS: Don't worry about the pattern- it all works out in the end, trust me!


Step 2: Cutting out Moc Pieces


Once your pattern has been enlarged to the proper size for your feet, pin pattern to the microsuede and cut. This will be one moc, for the second moc, MAKE SURE TO FLIP THE PATTERN over (opposite foot), pin and cut again.

Pin to fabric and cut.

Woohoo! There's one!
Now, FLIP over the pattern (so the slit is on the right) and cut one more!

Woohoo! Now you've got two!

Step 3: Interfacing:

Lay out your interfacing on an ironing board, bumpy side UP. The bumps will melt into glue once heat is applied.

Next, lay your two moc pieces on top of the interfacing, ensuring that the FUZZY side is facing up.

We are going to adhere the interfacing to the microsuede to add stiffness, or rigidity. This will make your mocs easier to bead, but also give them a more genuine leather-y feel! You will not see the interfacing once your mocs are done.

DOUBLE CHECK! Bumpy side of interfacing is up. Fuzzy side of mocs is up (wrong side is against interfacing).

Now, heat up your iron to high and over your mocs with a thin pressing cloth.

Pressing cloth- check!

Feel for the edges of your mocs so you know where to iron...

And iron! Check to ensure that the interfacing is adhering to the microsuede.

Make sure the interfacing is good and stuck to your mocs, and then cut them out (including the slit).

                                    

Quilting Supplies- PAA30

Hey everyone!

Here is the list of quilting supplies you will need for the Chevron quilt. Hold off on purchasing batting.

- 9 quarter (.25) meters of coordinating print fabric (cotton- no stretch!)

- 2 meters of solid fabric (cotton- no stretch!)

- 220” of binding (5.5 meters)

- 2.3 meters quilt backing fabric (width at LEAST 115 cm)- (cotton- no stretch!) – Alternatives- an old sheet, or purchasing an inexpensive, flat cotton sheet- single sized

- 2.3 m batting  (polyester batting purchased on the roll is least expensive)

- thread...lots of thread...(200yds) in a coordinating color.