5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMS

Dear Parents,

Your child has finals the week of June 2nd. Therefore, your child must spend time studying for these exams. They were given outlines and notes in Science & Social Studies to study. Check exam outline from last week's blog.

Mrs. Ramsey

8TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

Monday 1st, 2009
AIM: The Solar System
OBJECTIVE: Online: Enchanted Learning - The make-up of our solar system
HOMEWORK: Find picture of the solar system online and draw & label in NB


Tuesday 2nd, 2009
AIM: The Inner Planets
OBJECTIVE: How are the inner planets different from the outer planets?
HOMEWORK: Big 8 Review p. 129-130 # 1,2,&3 on LL

Wednesday 3rd, 2009
AIM: Motion of the Earth
OBJECTIVE: How does Earth rotation cause day and night?
HOMEWORK: Big 8 Review p. 131-133; # 4,5,6 on LL

Thursday 4th, 2009
AIM: Gravity
OBJECTIVE: The importance of gravity as it relates to the motion of Earth.
HOMEWORK: Big 8 Review p. 9 on LL

Friday 5th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: Science Exam
HOMEWORK: Review weekly notes

7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

Monday 1st, 2009
AIM: The Solar System
OBJECTIVE: Online: Enchanted Learning - The make-up of our solar system
HOMEWORK: Find picture of the solar system online and draw & label in NB


Tuesday 2nd, 2009
AIM: The Inner Planets
OBJECTIVE: How are the inner planets different from the outer planets?
HOMEWORK: Big 8 Review p. 129-130 # 1,2,&3 on LL

Wednesday 3rd, 2009
AIM: Motion of the Earth
OBJECTIVE: How does Earth rotation cause day and night?
HOMEWORK: Big 8 Review p. 131-133; # 4,5,6 on LL

Thursday 4th, 2009
AIM: Gravity
OBJECTIVE: The importance of gravity as it relates to the motion of Earth.
HOMEWORK: Big 8 Review p. 9 on LL

Friday 5th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: Science Exam
HOMEWORK: Review weekly notes

6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

Monday 1st, 2009
AIM: The inner solar system
OBJECTIVE: Explore how to distinguish a planet from a star
HOMEWORK: LL – Describe the relative distances of the planets from the Sun.


Tuesday 2nd, 2009
AIM: Social Studies Final Exams
OBJECTIVE: Students will take their SS finals
HOMEWORK: LL- WB p. 143-Draw and label Earth and answer questions.

Wednesday 3rd, 2009
AIM: The Solar System and Beyond
OBJECTIVE: WB – p. 165-166 in NB
HOMEWORK: LL – WB p. 29 Q & A

Thursday 4th, 2009
AIM: Properties of a star.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the properties of a star.
HOMEWORK: Study notes for Science Exam

Friday 5th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: Science Exam
HOMEWORK: Review weekly notes

5TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

Monday 1st, 2009
AIM: Earth and its Neighbors
OBJECTIVE: Describe the effect of gravity between objects in the solar system.
HOMEWORK: LL – WB p. 197 Q & A

Tuesday 2nd, 2009
AIM: Exam
OBJECTIVE: Students will be taking the SS Exam
HOMEWORK: LL WB – p. 49 Q & A

Wednesday 3rd, 2009
AIM: GYM
OBJECTIVE: Students will have GYM classes
HOMEWORK: Study for exams

Thursday 4th, 2009
AIM: The Sun and Moon
OBJECTIVE: To identify effects of the on the moon
HOMEWORK: NB – p. 195 Q & A

Friday 5th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: Science Exam
HOMEWORK: Review weekly notes

6TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

Monday 1st, 2009
AIM: Empires of West Africa.
OBJECTIVE: To classify information about each of the three kingdoms.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 3 vocabulary in NB

Tuesday 2nd, 2009
AIM: The “Land of Gold”
OBJECTIVE: Analyze how their economies worked
HOMEWORK: LL – Define supply and demand as stated in lesson 3.

Wednesday 3rd, 2009
AIM: Architectures and Arab Muslims influences on Timbuktu
OBJECTIVE: To describe life in Timbuktu
HOMEWORK: LL - Explain types of trade, architecture, and religion of Timbuktu.

Thursday 4th, 2009
AIM: The Songhai Empire
OBJECTIVE: Why did the Songhai empire collapse?
HOMEWORK: LL – How were griots and scribes important to rulers of the Songhai empire?

Friday 5th, 2009
AIM: Griots and oral history.
OBJECTIVE: To appreciate the cultural contributions of griots, past and present
HOMEWORK: Review weekly notes.

5TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

Monday 1st, 2009
AIM: Computer Class
OBJECTIVE: Students will have Computer Classes
HOMEWORK: Study for Exam

Tuesday 2nd, 2009
AIM: Chapter 13 - The Articles of Confederation
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of the Articles of Confederation on relations between states
HOMEWORK: On LL – Who was Richard Allen and what did he do? 2. What was Shay’s Rebellion?

Wednesday 3rd, 2009
AIM: Northwest Ordinance
OBJECTIVE: To explain why the Northwest Ordinance encouraged settlements
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB

Thursday 4th, 2009
AIM: The Constitutional Convention
OBJECTIVE: Describe the basic structure of the Constitution.
HOMEWORK: LL – Why were Thomas Jefferson and John Adams missing from the convention

Friday 5th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: 2:30 Dismissal
HOMEWORK: Review Chapter 13

8th Study Outline for June Exams

Chapter 21 - Astronomy: axis; rotation; revolution; ellipse; equinox; moon phases; full moon; solar eclipse; lunar eclipse; marie

Chapter 2: prominences; sunspots; solar flares; atoms; half-life; protons; electrons; atomic number; neutons

Know of Earth's rotation on its axis; what causes night and day; the summer solstice/

Review the Planets and their moons.

Should be able to explain how the moon phases depend on the position of the moon, sun; Earth.

Also, Why do planets orbit the sun.

7th Science Study Outline for June Exams

Chapters 18; 19; 20 vocabulary words.

dermis; epidermis; involuntary muscles; joints; ligaments; marrow; muscle; periosteum; smoothe muscles; tendons.

6 classes of nutrients: Must know which ones are Organic or Inorganic nutriuents

The Digestive System: esophagus; gall bladder; large intesting; liver; anus; pancreas; recturm; small intestine;; stomach; mouth

Must be able to discuss the food pyramid and the relationship between diet and health;

What are enzymes and how they help in digestion.

6th Science Study Outline for June Exams

Review Unit D on Astronomy; Weather, and Climate

Especially the vocabulary on the following pages in the workbook:

p. 127; 145; 151; 158 ; 165; 177

Students must study test notes given in class





5TH GRADE SCIENCE OUTLINE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS WEEK 'S BLOG

6th Social Studies outline for June exam

Review: convent; crusade; feudalism; fief; lord;Middle Ages; navigable; Protestantism; Reformation; Renaissance.

Know the following: Charlemagne; Leonardo Da Vinci; Queen Elizabeth I; Martin Luther; Pope Urban II

Study: Copan; Bagdad; Muhammad; Constantine; Pompeid;

Read Chapters 12 and 13 also. PLUS - DBQ

5TH SOCIAL STUDIES STUDY OUTLINE FOR EXAM

Review: militia; rebel; repeal; liberty; boycott; American Revolutin; Boston tea paryt; Sons of Liberty; Stamp Act; minutemen

Know the following: Thomas Paine; John Paul Jones; Thomas Jefferson; Benjamin Franklin; Nathan Hale; Philis Wheatly; Patrick Henry; James Madison; and George Washington

Study: traitor; Patriot; Loyalist; Continental Army; Declaration of Independence

Students must read chapter 11 and 12 also for exam

8TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 25TH, 2009

Monday 25th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: MEMORIAL DAY -CLOSED
HOMEWORK:

Tuesday 26th, 2009
AIM: The Solar System
OBJECTIVE: The sun-centered and Earth-centered model of the solar system
HOMEWORK: Chapter 22 vocabulary words in NB

Wednesday 27th, 2009
AIM: How the solar system formed
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and notes on the formation of the solar system
HOMEWORK: LL- What was Johannes Keplers contribution to the sun-centered solar model

Thursday 28th, 2009
AIM: The inner planets
OBJECTIVE: The inner planets in their relative order from the sun.
HOMEWORK: How many years would it take to travel from Earth’s orbit to Mars? LL

Friday 29th, 2009
AIM: The outer planets
OBJECTIVE: The major characteristics of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
HOMEWORK: Study for finals

7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 25TH, 2009

Monday 25th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: MEMORIAL DAY -CLOSED
HOMEWORK:

Tuesday 26th, 2009
AIM: The Respiratory System
OBJECTIVE: The function of the respiratory system
HOMEWORK: Chapter 21 vocabulary words in NB

Wednesday 27th, 2009
AIM: How oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs and in tissues.
OBJECTIVE: Draw and label figure 21-1 on the process involve in the transports of oxygen
HOMEWORK: On LL – ( 8 sentences) What is the difference between breathing and respiration?

Thursday 28th, 2009
AIM: The pathway of air in and out of the lungs
OBJECTIVE: Draw and label organs of the respiratory system. Explain
HOMEWORK: Describe the 0pharynx, larynx, and Trachea on LL

Friday 29th, 2009
AIM: Three effects of smoking on the respiratory system
OBJECTIVE: To learn of Emphysema; lung cancer; asthma
HOMEWORK: Review test notes for exam

6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 25TH, 2009

Monday 25th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: MEMORIAL DAY -CLOSED
HOMEWORK:

Tuesday 26th, 2009
AIM: Comets and Meteoroids
OBJECTIVE: What makes a comet visible?
HOMEWORK: On LL – How do meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites differ?

Wednesday 27th, 2009
AIM: Inner and Outer Planets
OBJECTIVE: How far apart are the outer planets compared with the inner planets?
HOMEWORK: How do comets cause meteor showers? LL

Thursday 28th, 2009
AIM: Jupiter’s moon
OBJECTIVE: Why are Jupiter’s Moon special?
HOMEWORK: On LL – Describe the moons of Jupiter

Friday 29th, 2009
AIM: Moonscapes
OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of the many moon in the solar system.
HOMEWORK: Review test notes for exam

5TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 25TH, 2009

Monday 25th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: MEMORIAL DAY -CLOSED
HOMEWORK:

Tuesday 26th, 2009
AIM: Astronomy
OBJECTIVE: Why is it difficult to find Earth-like planets elsewhere in the galaxy?
HOMEWORK: On LL – What are constellations? 1 page

Wednesday 27th, 2009
AIM: Earth’s neighbors
OBJECTIVE: Internet – research other planets. Which have rings? Moons?
HOMEWORK: what keeps the planets in orbit around the sun? LL

Thursday 28th, 2009
AIM: Comparing the inner planets.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the compositing of the inner planets.
HOMEWORK: Name the outer planets in order LL

Friday 29th, 2009
AIM: Planetary Weather
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and discussion on the weather patterns in other planets
HOMEWORK: Study note for exam

6th SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 25TH, 2009

Monday 25th, 2009
AIM:
OBJECTIVE: MEMORIAL DAY -CLOSED
HOMEWORK:

Tuesday 26th, 2009
AIM: Africa’s Environment.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of Africa’s climate; desert; mountains; rivers
HOMEWORK: In NB. Textbook-p. 357 1-5 Q & A

Wednesday 27th, 2009
AIM: People and Environment.
OBJECTIVE: Student will learn of farmers' techniques in herding and growing crops.
HOMEWORK: On LL – 8 sentences – How did early Africans made good use of the land?

Thursday 28th, 2009
AIM: Christianity in ancient Ethiopia.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how Lalibela churches show the importance of Christianity.
HOMEWORK: On LL (8) sentences: Why were the churches of Lalibela so unusual to build?

Friday 29th, 2009
AIM: How was trade important to civilizations in ancient Ethiopia?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn that trade was the basis of their economies.
HOMEWORK: Study test notes for exam.

5TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 25TH, 2009

OUTCOMES:
ASSESSMENT: MEMORIAL DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED STRATEGIES:
ESSENTIAL LEARNING: Studying for exams.

Tuesday 26th, 2009
OUTCOMES: Students will be able to read and analyze political cartoons
ASSESSMENT: Students will view cartoons and articles on pp 298-299.
STRATEGIES: Students will work in groups to answer the questions on p. 299 and share their answers.
ESSENTIAL LEARNING:

Wednesday 27th, 2009
OUTCOMES: Chap. 12 – Students will know the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
ASSESSMENT: Questions, answers and discussion led by the students.
STRATEGIES: Class group setting - Students will oral read and have discussion on the Second Continental Congress
ESSENTIAL LEARNING:

Thursday 28th, 2009
OUTCOMES: Students will understand Thomas Jefferson’s purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence.
ASSESSMENT: For homework – Why was Jefferson known as the “Man of Many Talents?” LL
STRATEGIES: As a class, students will engage in sharing their knowledge on Jefferson.
ESSENTIAL LEARNING:

Friday 29th, 2009
OUTCOMES: Students will understand the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.
ASSESSMENT: Online report on the Common Sense. Presentation.
STRATEGIES: Pair- How did the Common Sense inspired support for independence
ESSENTIAL LEARNING:

5TH GRADE SCIENCE FINAL EXAM STUDY OUTLINE

UNIT D -ASTRONOMY, WEATHER, AND CLIMATE

SOLAR SYSTEM; PLANET; GRAVITY; INERTIA; REVOLVES; EARTH; CONSTELLATION

THE SOLAR SYSTEM - INNER PLANET; OUTER PLANET; ASTEROID BELT; ASTEROID; METEOR; METEORITE; COMET; GALAXY

UNIT D- ASTRONOMY - CHAPTER 9

8TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 18TH, 2009

Monday 18th, 2009
AIM: Earth’s Moon
OBJECTIVE: How do the moon phases depend on the positions of the sun, and earth?
HOMEWORK: Using math – p. 613 on LL

Tuesday 19th, 2009
AIM: Test on chapter 21
OBJECTIVE: Students will be tested on vocabulary and notes
HOMEWORK: Chapter 22 vocabulary words in NB

Wednesday 20th, 2009
AIM: Why eclipses occur and how solar and lunar eclipses compare?
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and notes on lesson 2
HOMEWORK: p. 617 on LL

Thursday 21st, 2009
AIM: The Structure of the Moon.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the craters and interior of the moon.
HOMEWORK: How are craters on the moon form? LL

Friday 22nd, 2009
AIM: What is the origin of the Moon?
OBJECTIVE: p. 618-619 – Students will present their answer.
HOMEWORK: Review weekly work.

7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 18TH, 2009

Monday 18th, 2009
AIM: How to measure Blood Pressure?
OBJECTIVE: pp. 552-553 Oral reading and measuring blood pressure.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB

Tuesday 19th, 2009
AIM: What are the characteristics and functions of the blood?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the different parts of blood.
HOMEWORK: Name the parts of the blood and explain each part. LL

Wednesday 20th, 2009
AIM: The importance of checking blood types before a transfusion.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the different types of blood.
HOMEWORK: What is your blood type?

Thursday 21st, 2009
AIM: Some diseases and disorders of blood.
OBJECTIVE: Describe a disease and a disorder of blood.
HOMEWORK: Complete for HW

Friday 22nd, 2009
AIM: DISMISSAL AT 12:00
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 20

6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 18TH, 2009

Monday 18th, 2009
AIM: How do we know Earth is rotating?
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and notes on pp. C 20 -23
HOMEWORK: How does Earth’s rotation cause day and night? LL

Tuesday 19th, 2009
AIM: LAB p. C22
OBJECTIVE: What is time?
HOMEWORK: What is the International Date Line?

Wednesday 20th, 2009
AIM: Why are there Seasons?
OBJECTIVE: Online presentation on how Earth’s tilted axis works.
HOMEWORK: Does the Sun rise in the same direction in summer and winter? LL

Thursday 21st, 2009
AIM: How is the Sun a source of energy for Earth?
OBJECTIVE: Students will answer the question on LL
HOMEWORK: LAB p.C28 -29 – lab sheet

Friday 22nd, 2009
AIM: Draw and label the phases of the Moon.
OBJECTIVE: On p. C 33 in NB
HOMEWORK: Review notes

5TH SCIENCE-WEEK OF MAY 18TH, 2009

Monday 18th, 2009
AIM: What is the Moon Like?
OBJECTIVE: Students will use the Smartboard to show the moon makeup.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Describe the Moon.

Tuesday 19th, 2009
AIM: How do Moon phases happen?
OBJECTIVE: Online example of how the moon goes through different phases.
HOMEWORK: In NB- Name the phases of the Moon.

Wednesday 20th, 2009
AIM: Students will have Computer classes
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Study the Moon Phases

Thursday 21st, 2009
AIM: Quiz – On Drawing and labeling the Phases of the Moon
OBJECTIVE: Students will label the 8 phases
HOMEWORK: How does the Moon differ from the Earth? LL

Friday 22nd, 2009
AIM: WB – What is a Day
OBJECTIVE: In NB answer questions based on Lesson 1
HOMEWORK: What is gravity - review

6TH SOCIAL-STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 18TH, 2009

Monday 18th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 13 Empires and Cultures of Africa
OBJECTIVE: Identify major geographical features of Africa
HOMEWORK: Chapter 13 vocabulary words in NB

Tuesday 19th, 2009
AIM: Explain how early Africans adapted to their environments.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how farming and herding help their cultures survive.
HOMEWORK: p. 357 in NB 1-5 Q & A

Wednesday 20th, 2009
AIM: To identify the accomplishments of the Kush, Aksum, and Zagwe rulers.
OBJECTIVE: How large trade and conquering of different cities brought wealth.
HOMEWORK: How was trade important to civilizations in ancient Ethiopia? LL

Thursday 21st, 2009
AIM: Who was Lalibela?
OBJECTIVE: Discussion and notes on the most powerful Zagwe king (111-85-1225)
HOMEWORK: For what was Lalibela best remembered? LL

Friday 22nd, 2009
AIM: DISMISSAL AT 12:00
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK:

5TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 18TH, 2009

Monday 18th, 2009
AIM: STUDENTS WILL HAVE GYM CLASSES
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Chapter 13 vocabulary words in NB

Tuesday 19th, 2009
AIM: Chap. 13 The Articles of Confederation
OBJECTIVE: The set up of our country’s first central government.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 1 vocabulary words

Wednesday 20th, 2009
AIM: Daniel Shays and the Shays’ Rebellion.
OBJECTIVE: How the Shays’ Rebellion showed how the government was weak.
HOMEWORK: LL – Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB

Thursday 21st, 2009
AIM: How was the Great Seal of the United States Chosen?
OBJECTIVE: Students will read chapter 13 to get answer.
HOMEWORK: Textbook p.348 1-3, write out questions.

Friday 22nd, 2009
AIM: DISMISSAL AT 12:00
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK:

8TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 11TH, 2009

Monday 11th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 21 – Planet Earth.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the physical data about Earth
HOMEWORK: Chapter 21 vocabulary words in NB

Tuesday 12th, 2009
AIM: What is the difference between the rotation and revolution of Earth?
OBJECTIVE: Online demonstration on Earth’s rotation
HOMEWORK: LAB on p. 603

Wednesday 13th, 2009
AIM: How Earth’s revolution and tilt cause seasons to change on Earth.
OBJECTIVE: EnchantedLearning.com notes and model.
HOMEWORK: Study season questions online for test

Thursday 14th, 2009
AIM: How seasons change Test.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be tested on Earth’s Season changes.
HOMEWORK: Why is the length of day changes from winter to summer in your area?

Friday 15th, 2009
AIM: What are Equinoxes and Solstices?
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and notes.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 21

7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 11TH, 2009

Monday 11th, 2009
AIM: Where and how digestion occurs?
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and notes. Draw figure 19-12
HOMEWORK: What are enzymes on LL

Tuesday 12th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 19 Assessment
OBJECTIVE: p. 542-543 in NB 1 -22
HOMEWORK: LAB p. 535 on lab sheet

Wednesday 13th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 20 - Circulation
OBJECTIVE: How to compare arteries, veins, and capillaries.
HOMEWORK: Lesson 2 vocabulary words in NB

Thursday 14th, 2009
AIM: What are the pathway of blood through chambers of the heart?
OBJECTIVE: Draw and label heart in NB. Oral reading and notes.
HOMEWORK: What is the difference between veins and arteries LL

Friday 15th, 2009
AIM: Lab: How the heart works
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete mini lab
HOMEWORK: Review notes

6TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 11TH, 2009

Monday 11th, 2009
AIM: p. C 6 – What is astronomy?
OBJECTIVE: Oral reading and notes from Enchanted Learning.com
HOMEWORK: What are two things astronomers do? LL

Tuesday 12th, 2009
AIM: What is Light and two properties of light?
OBJECTIVE: To learn that light is electromagnetic radiation and waves.
HOMEWORK: How do telescopes work? LL

Wednesday 13th, 2009
AIM: How do we get information from Space?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of different spacecraft and instruments.
HOMEWORK: What instruments detect invisible light? LL

Thursday 14th, 2009
AIM: What is life on Space like?
OBJECTIVE: Online research on the oxygen, water, & food.
HOMEWORK: What is light and is all light visible? Explain 2 para. LL

Friday 15th, 2009
AIM: Quiz on Seasons questions given on 5/7
OBJECTIVE: Students will be tested on questions from EnchantedLearning.
HOMEWORK: Review work.

5TH SCIENCE-WEEK OF MAY 11TH, 2009

Monday 11th, 2009
AIM: p. D6 - What is the Solar System?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the different parts that make up the Solar System.
HOMEWORK: Draw and label System in NB

Tuesday 12th, 2009
AIM: What keeps the Planets in Orbit
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of how gravity works.
HOMEWORK: Who was Sir Isaac Newton? 2 page report typed. Due 5/15

Wednesday 13th, 2009
AIM: Students will have Computer Class
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Work on report of Isaac Newton

Thursday 14th, 2009
AIM: WB – Completing the questions based on Lesson 1 & 2
OBJECTIVE: Class-work – Students will answer questions in NB
HOMEWORK: Work on report on Isaac Newton

Friday 15th, 2009
AIM: Presentation
OBJECTIVE: Isaac Newton Report Presentation
HOMEWORK: Review notes

6TH SOCIAL-STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 11TH, 2009

Monday 11th, 2009
AIM: Why are the Middle Ages known as the “Age of the Crusades?”
OBJECTIVE: The religious struggle to recapture the birthplace of Christ.
HOMEWORK: Research the Black Death in 1348 – 2 pages typed due 5/15

Tuesday 12th, 2009
AIM: The Renaissance.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of the rebirth of the classical times
HOMEWORK: Who were Petrarch, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Copernicus? LL

Wednesday 13th, 2009
AIM: Questions based on Lesson 3 and 4
OBJECTIVE: Students will be given questions based on lesson 3 & 4
HOMEWORK: Textbook p. 350 LL – 10 Q & A

Thursday 14th, 2009
AIM: The art of Language: Shakespeare
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of Shakespeare earliest plays and poems.
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary for quiz

Friday 15th, 2009
AIM: 2:30 Dismissal
OBJECTIVE: Vocabulary quiz
HOMEWORK:

5TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 11TH, 2009

Monday 11th, 2009
AIM: Students will have GYM
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Lesson 3 vocabulary words in NB – p. 328

Tuesday 12th, 2009
AIM: How did the Patriots win the Revolution?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how ordinary citizens including women help win the war.
HOMEWORK: On LL – 1 para. On How did the colonists a home support the Patriot?

Wednesday 13th, 2009
AIM: Who was James Armistad?
OBJECTIVE: To learn how enslaved African American aided the Revolution.
HOMEWORK: p. 338 on LL, 1-10 questions and answers

Thursday 14th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 12 Review
OBJECTIVE: In NB – p. 338 Thinking about facts.
HOMEWORK: Study for vocabulary quiz on 5/15

Friday 15th, 2009
AIM: 2:30 Dismissal
OBJECTIVE: Vocabulary Quiz
HOMEWORK: Review chapter

HOMEWORK FOR WEEK OF MAY 4TH 2009

Dear Parents/Students,

Please complete all homework listed on the blog. Students will be notify in class if there are any changes on the homeworks. Therefore, all homeworks on the blog must be completed and hand in on time. Late homework is unacceptable unless permission is given by me.
Mrs. Ramsey

8TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2009

Monday 4th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 21 – The Sun-Earth-Moon System
OBJECTIVE: The physical data on Earth
HOMEWORK: Chapter 21 vocabulary words

Tuesday 5th, 2009
AIM: 8TH GRADE WRITTEN STATE TEST
OBJECTIVE: Students will be testing all morning.
HOMEWORK: Performance exam on 5/7

Wednesday 6th, 2009
AIM: PERFORMANCE STATE EXAM
OBJECTIVE: Students be taking the performance state exam.
HOMEWORK: No homework

Thursday 7th, 2009
AIM: How do seasons occur?
OBJECTIVE: Students will go online and note how seasons occur
HOMEWORK: How does earth’s revolution and tilt cause seasons to change? LL

Friday 8th, 2009
AIM: What are plates tectonics?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how continents move.
HOMEWORK: Enjoy your weekend

7TH SCIENCE - WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2009

Monday 4th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 19 - Nutrition
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the importance of a balance diet.
HOMEWORK: 2 page research on Anorexia and Bulimia-due Friday 8th

Tuesday 5th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 19 Nutrition and Digestion
OBJECTIVE: What is considered a balanced diet?
HOMEWORK: On LL- Create a balance daily meal.

Wednesday 6th, 2009
AIM: The importance of minerals in the body.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the different types of minerals.
HOMEWORK: Is fat intake important? Why or Why not LL-1page

Thursday 7th, 2009
AIM: The danger of eating unhealthy.
OBJECTIVE: Discuss the relationship between diet and health.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Why is it important to eat healthy? 2 para

Friday 8th, 2009
AIM: Presentation.
OBJECTIVE: Students will present their research on anorexia and bulimia
HOMEWORK: Review notes

6TH SCIENCE-WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2009

Monday 4th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 7 – Earth’s Moving Crust
OBJECTIVE: Hoe continents move?
HOMEWORK: On LL – Describe how continents move. 2 para.

Tuesday 5th, 2009
AIM: How do the layers of the earth help us?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how the layers provide essential needs.
HOMEWORK: What is the crust, mantle, and core of the earth – LL (see notes)

Wednesday 6th, 2009
AIM: How do plate tectonics change continents?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn that the Earth is constantly moving.
HOMEWORK: On LL ( 2 paragraph) How do Tsunamis form?

Thursday 7th, 2009
AIM: What are faults.
OBJECTIVE: Why does California have so many earthquakes?
HOMEWORK: How do earthquakes and volcanoes form?

Friday 8th, 2009
AIM: Quiz
OBJECTIVE: Quiz on the layers of the Earth
HOMEWORK: Review notes

5TH SCIENCE-WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2009

Monday 4th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 8 – Earth’s Changing Crust.
OBJECTIVE: What makes Earth’s crust move?
HOMEWORK: How do earthquakes occur-LL – 2 paragraphs

Tuesday 5th, 2009
AIM: What are the forces that act on Earth’s crust?
OBJECTIVE: Students will draw and label the layers and forces of Earth’s Crust
HOMEWORK: What are faults and plates – LL – 2-3 paragraphs

Wednesday 6th, 2009
AIM: Students will have computer classes
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Review vocabulary words for quiz

Thursday 7th, 2009
AIM: Why are the layers of the Earth important.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the structure of the layers of the earth?
HOMEWORK: On LL – Describe the layers of the Earth.

Friday 8th, 2009
AIM: Test on layers of the Earth
OBJECTIVE: Students will be tested on chapter 8
HOMEWORK: Study notes

6TH SOCIAL-STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2009

Monday 4th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 12-Cultures of Medieval Europe
OBJECTIVE: Describe Europe’s main geographic features.
HOMEWORK: On LL describe Charlemagne

Tuesday 5th, 2009
AIM: Growth of Europe civilization
OBJECTIVE: Describe how Europe’s features contributed to the growth of civilization.
HOMEWORK: On LL-Why did young boys want to become knights

Wednesday 6th, 2009
AIM: Europe’s natural resources.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn of Europe’s land mass and waters.
HOMEWORK: On LL – Who were the serfs? 1 para.

Thursday 7, 2009
AIM: The Middle Ages.
OBJECTIVE: What is feudalism and life under it?
HOMEWORK: On LL – How did men become masters? See notes in notebook

Friday 8th, 2009
AIM: QUIZ
OBJECTIVE: 2:30 Dismissal
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 12 for vocabulary test

5TH SOCIAL STUDIES - WEEK OF MAY 4TH, 2009

Monday 4th, 2009
AIM: Students will have GYM
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 11

Tuesday 5th, 2009
AIM: Chapter 11 – Breaking Ties with Great Britain
OBJECTIVE: Students will oral and take notes
HOMEWORK: On LL – What was the Stamp Act. 1 page

Wednesday 6th, 2009
AIM: Breaking Ties with Great Britain
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand why we pay taxes
HOMEWORK: Why did the colonist want to break ties with Great Britain. LL

Thursday 7th, 2009
AIM: The beginning of Independence
OBJECTIVE: The Struggle and fight to gain Independence.
HOMEWORK: What was the purpose of gaining Independence - LL

Friday 8th, 2009
AIM: 2:30 Dismissal - QUIZ
OBJECTIVE:
HOMEWORK: Students need to read chapter 12