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4th Quarter Dance Part II
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June 16, 2009 06:39 PM PDT

Another year is almost over. The last group has finished up with their exploration of dance and learned some slick moves. We hope you enjoy this rendition of Honky Tonk Padonkadonk from group one.

8th Grade Physical Science: Newton Scooters
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June 04, 2009 12:30 PM PDT

The 8th grade has been studying Newton's three laws of motion. Recently they were tasked to create a "Newton Scooter" in an attempt to prove Newton's Third Law of Motion: For each action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Here are the attempts made by Meaghan, Lucas, Amanda, Sierra, Alex, Logan, and Mallory.

7th Grade Health Skits
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June 04, 2009 12:06 PM PDT

Students were divided into 7 groups: unsaturated fat, saturated fat, trans fat, simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and protein.
They needed to develop 5 key points about their nutrient and then write a song, skit or poem to give as a presentation.

Here are Jordan, James, and Jacob with their take on saturated fats.

4th Quarter Dance
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June 03, 2009 09:41 AM PDT

Well another year is almost over. The last group has finished up with their exploration of dance and learned some slick moves. They hope you enjoy this rendition of Disco and Salsa from group one.

MLTI Mac Versus PC Number 3 Garage Band
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June 02, 2009 08:59 AM PDT

7th and 8th grade students in Maine enjoy the one-to-one computing ability afforded by a state program that puts a Mac iBook in the hands of each student. For a little bit of fun, I challenged some 7th graders to make a television commercial based on the now famous "I'm a Mac and I'm a PC" advertising campaign. They were to show the power of students enjoying a one-to-one computer advantage with their Mac iBooks, over students that had to go to a computer lab. Thank you Sabba, Jordan, Conor and Casey.

MLTI Mac versus PC Episode 2: Comic Life
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May 18, 2009 05:02 AM PDT

7th and 8th grade students in Maine enjoy the one-to-one computing ability afforded by a state program that puts a Mac iBook in the hands of each student. For a little bit of fun, I challenged some 7th graders to make a television commercial based on the now famous "I'm a Mac and I'm a PC" advertising campaign. They were to show the power of students enjoying a one-to-one computer advantage with their Mac iBooks, over students that had to go to a computer lab. Thank you Sabba, Jordan, Conor and Casey.

I'm an MLTI Mac, and I'm a PC
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May 08, 2009 04:52 AM PDT

7th and 8th grade students in Maine enjoy the one-to-one computing ability afforded by a state program that puts a Mac iBook in the hands of each student.

For a little bit of fun, I challenged some 7th graders to make a television commercial based on the now famous "I'm a Mac and I'm a PC" advertising campaign. They were to show the power of students enjoying a one-to-one computer advantage with their Mac iBooks, over students that had to go to a computer lab.

Thank you Sabba, Jordan, Conor and Casey.

History of Islam 2
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April 12, 2009 10:41 AM PDT

The 8th grade history students have been doing a unit on the Rise of Islam. They studied the beginnings of the religion, shari'ah, the Sunni and Shiite split, how it spread throughout the world, touched on the Crusades, and how Islam impacts the world today. One part of the unit required the students to research a topic, create a presentation, and share it with the class.

History of Islam
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April 12, 2009 10:37 AM PDT

The 8th grade history students have been doing a unit on the Rise of Islam. They studied the beginnings of the religion, shari'ah, the Sunni and Shiite split, how it spread throughout the world, touched on the Crusades, and how Islam impacts the world today. One part of the unit required the students to research a topic, create a presentation, and share it with the class.

We Love To Dance
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April 08, 2009 07:32 AM PDT

As part of our movement class, exercise goals, life time learning objectives, and just 'cause its fun...each CMS student has one quarter of Dance instruction from a local dance instructor. We love you Barbara!.

The Emperor's Imperial Robe
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March 30, 2009 09:31 AM PDT

During Ancient China Studies, the 8th grade learned about some of China's Emperors. One of the assignments was to read a story about an Emperor, determine the qualities of that Emperor, create symbols for those qualities, and then create a robe using those symbols to honor that Emperor. This is the result.

Another Lego Robot
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March 24, 2009 04:20 AM PDT

Megan and Sabba show off their Lego robot named Mr. Roboto in Mr. McCormick's Tech Ed class.

The Wonders Of Our Universe, Episode 3: The Milky Way Galaxy
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March 18, 2009 02:04 PM PDT

Welcome to "The Wonders Of Our Universe" presented by Mrs. Gardner's 7th grade Science classes.

For the past few months we have been studying Astronomy. Astronomy is the study of all natural objects in space. These objects range from comets and meteors, to planets and moons, to stars, galaxies and interstellar matter.

We are going to take you on a tour of some of these objects in space, so sit back and enjoy the view! In Episode 3 Tara H. talks about The Milky Way Galaxy.

The Wonders Of Our Universe, Episode 2: Ecosphere
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March 18, 2009 11:07 AM PDT

Welcome to "The Wonders Of Our Universe" presented by Mrs. Gardner's 7th grade Science classes.

For the past few months we have been studying Astronomy. Astronomy is the study of all natural objects in space. These objects range from comets and meteors, to planets and moons, to stars, galaxies and interstellar matter.

We are going to take you on a tour of some of these objects in space, so sit back and enjoy the view! In Episode 2 Jordan D. talks about Ecospheres.

The Wonders Of Our Universe, Episode 1: Moon Rocks
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March 18, 2009 09:49 AM PDT

Welcome to "The Wonders Of Our Universe" presented by Mrs. Gardner's 7th grade Science classes.

For the past few months we have been studying Astronomy. Astronomy is the study of all natural objects in space. These objects range from comets and meteors, to planets and moons, to stars, galaxies and interstellar matter.

We are going to take you on a tour of some of these objects in space, so sit back and enjoy the view!

In Episode 1 Conor M. talks about Moon Rocks

Black Ruby and Hourglass
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March 09, 2009 10:44 AM PDT

In Mr. Moholland's Adviser/Advisee class, students had to create a comic book. The comic book had to have a hero and a villain, and had to teach a lesson. The students were to use themselves as the hero and makeup a villain. This podcast features the comicbook made by Sabba and Jordan.

A Walking Tour of Saint Croix International Historic Site
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February 26, 2009 09:43 AM PST

Please comment on our podcasts and let us know where you're from. Also, let us know if you have a school podcast we can watch.

Hi, Mr. Randall here, I'm the 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher at CMS. This summer I was lucky enough to be a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher. I worked for the National Park Service (NPS) as a Ranger so that I could learn more about the NPS and bring that knowledge back to my school. This video was an attempt to show what Saint Croix Island Historic Site has to offer. To see more of my work as a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher see our podcast titled "Saint Croix Island International Historic Site". Thanks for watching.

Tai Chi
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February 10, 2009 06:18 AM PST

As part of our Ancient China unit, the 8th grade had to learn the first 6 movements of Tai Chi, and perform them for the 7th grade.

More Lego Robotics
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February 05, 2009 07:06 AM PST

In this episode Jacob and Andre show off their robot "The Destroyer". They really take it to the edge.

Art Project
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February 02, 2009 08:39 AM PST

A sample of what the 7th and 8th grade students created last quarter during art class.

Passamaquoddy Artifacts
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January 16, 2009 12:04 PM PST

The 7th grade did an activity using casts of artifacts. The artifacts were from the Passamaquoddy people, one of 5 tribes that make up the Wabanaki (Passmaquoddy, Penobscot, MicMac, Mailiseet and Abenaki).

Gluskap and the 7 Ducks
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January 13, 2009 03:57 AM PST

Josh C. created a story using the Wabanaki supernatural being Gluskap to tell a tale about sharing.

Lego Robotics 2
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December 12, 2008 05:49 AM PST

Mathew and Conor show off their Lego Robot named Bobert. They created Bobert in Mr. McCormick's Tech Ed class.

Hinduism and the Caste System
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December 11, 2008 04:44 AM PST

The 8th grade recently studied the origins of Hinduism and the Caste System in Ancient India. They were then tasked to create a song (Weird Al Yankovic style). One student recorded her song over the top of the karaoke version. She wanted to remain anonymous, but agreed to share it with all of you. She used GarageBand to record her song.

Lego Robotics
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December 03, 2008 10:37 AM PST

Lena and Bridget show off their Lego Robot named Spazzz. They created Spazzz in Mr. McCormick's Tech Ed class.

The 1 HIt Wonders take on The Outsiders
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December 03, 2008 08:47 AM PST

The 8th grade recently finished reading The Outsiders, by S.E.Hinton. As a final project, they were required to make a podcast compiling the various assignments they had completed. This is the podcast by Tyler, Lucas, Nichole, and Amanda.

The Insiders on The Outsiders
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December 03, 2008 08:38 AM PST

The 8th grade recently finished reading The Outsiders, by S.E.Hinton. As a final project, they were required to make a podcast compiling the various assignments they had completed. This is the podcast by Casie, Brandy, Abby, and Josh.

Soccer Champions 2008-2009
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November 24, 2008 10:51 AM PST

CMS won the district soccer championship for the 2008-2009 school year.

Gluskap Story Sabba 7M
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November 24, 2008 10:33 AM PST

The 7th grade has been learning about Wabanaki culture and how they learned using an oral tradition.. They also learned the Wabanaki taught lessons to their young through stories. Gluskap is a Wabanaki legendary being. He appears in many stories that teach lessons to Wabanaki young people. After studying him, Calais students tried to create their own story to tell about Gluskap.

Fun With Graphing
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November 07, 2008 03:36 PM PST

Amanda, Lucas, and Logan share what the 8th grade has been up to in math.

Shackford Head Hike
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October 28, 2008 03:46 AM PDT

Recently the 8th Grade went on a hike at Shackford Head Trails. This was a part of the Physical Educations program's Life Long physical activities program.

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
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October 06, 2008 05:41 AM PDT

The 7th Grade students from Calais Middle School went to Saint Croix Island International Historic Site to learn about the 1604 attempt by Pierre Dugua to settle the island.

I Believe
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September 26, 2008 05:44 AM PDT

For their Advisor/Advisee class, the Class of 2013 worked on creating and filming "I Believe" statements. As you can see, many of them had their friends help them. This is a sample of their work.

Gluskap
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July 01, 2008 04:35 AM PDT

In this episode, Justin H. and Joel L. read aloud some legends of Gluskap, the supernatural being found in many Wabanaki stories.

Ohio State Reformatory
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July 01, 2008 03:47 AM PDT

We had a little time at the end of the year so I allowed the students to pick a topic that was of interest to them. This was Layne C's. The music is not the original track she recorded, it didn't transfer correctly, so I added some generic Garage Band music. Layne's was much better, sorry Layne.

Samurai
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May 27, 2008 07:34 AM PDT

While studying Japan, the 8th grade students created research projects. This one was done by Brook.

Wabanaki Poem
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May 27, 2008 05:26 AM PDT

This was a piece done by T.B. when we studied the Maine Wabanaki and the results of European contact. The students were required to take the facts we learned and write a script or poem to cover four parts. Pre-contact with Europeans, Initial Contact, Diseases, and Wars. They also had to create background music to go with the four parts in Garage Band. T. searched the internet for the pictures he used.

Ancient Africa
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May 19, 2008 04:19 AM PDT

S.B. created a slide show demonstrating her research on ancient African civilizations. She used Keynote for the slide show, and then we sent it to Garage Band. All of her pictures were taken from the internet.

Reincarnate Rag
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May 16, 2008 07:02 AM PDT

My 8th Grade History class was studying Hinduism, and the caste system. Then, using Garage Band, they had to create a song to show what they learned. This was one I did to show them what I wanted them to do. I'm using this one as a test to see if I can do this.