Reminders - Week of 11/1/10

Students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8, will be given tests in Science and Social Studies this week. Parents must check student's assignment book for dates. It is important that books are taken home to study. Study questions and notes will be given in class. Tests will be schedule when lessons are successfully completed. Therefore, dates will not be determined beforehand.

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 11/8/10

1. Ethical consideration – a set of moral standards that is a factor when making decisions
or judgments.

2.Federal – anything pertaining to the national government, but not the state or local
government

3.Filibuster - The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking, for
the purpose of delaying legislative action

4. Genocide – the extermination of a cultural or racial group.

5. Demography – the study that emphasizes statistics to look at human population
distribution, population density, and trends in population

8th Science - 11/1/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_317hbs7whg9
HOMEWORK:
Due 11/3 - Fossil biography
11/4 - Chapter 8 vocabulary words in notebook.

7th Science - 11/1/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_316dxmg5tqs
HOMEWORK:
11/2 - What is mechanical weathering? Explain how small weathering changes lead to big changes in the surface of the Earth.
11/3 - Draw a series of pictures that show how a mountain changes shape over time because of weathering.
11/4 - Research and describe the different ways that the Latin word speleum is used.

6th Science - 11/1/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_315jf5h276r
HOMEWORK:
Due 11/2 - Workbook p. 175 - Draw diagram and label it. Answer questions 1-5 sentence form on LL.
11/5 - LL - Workbook p. 177. Questions & Answers

Test - questions in NB on 11/3 Static electricity - Lesson 7

5th Science - 11/1/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_314d83rmdgn
HOMEWORK:
DUE: 11/3 - Textbook p. F76-77 # 1-15 - Question & answers on LL.

11/4 - Write 2 paragraphs (6-8 sentences) explaining how a sound reaches your ear. Drawings are acceptable.

TEST - 11/2 - Study the questions given on 10/26 - Lesson 4 & 5 (Sound Waves, Pitch and Loudness)

6th Social Studies - 11/1/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_313d7rq54w4
HOMEWORK:
DUE 11/3 - On LL - Textbook p. 81 - # 1 - 5 Sentence form.
11/4 - On LL - In what ways was ancient Egypt a rich civilization.

Test - 11/2 - Chapter 4 vocabulary

5th Social-Studies-11/1/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_312grbvgtxr
HOMEWORK:
11/3 - On LL - Use lesson 2 - pp - 90 - 94. Write out questions and answers -
1. Name some of the Native American peoples who live in the Southwestern region.
2. How and when did they come here?
3. How did the Hopi succeed at farming in their dry environment?
11/5 - Chapter 6 vocabulary words in NB

11/4 - Test - Chapter 4 vocabulary words

Vocabulary Words - 10/25/10

1. Grid - a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines forming squares of uniform size on a map or chart.

2. Helium - a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas (Helium becomes a liquid near absolute zero. Liquid helium is used to cool Jefferson Lab's accelerator components.)

3. HTML - an acronym for HyperText Markup Language; the programming language or code used for the creation of internet web pages.

4. Kelvin - a temperature scale that begins at absolute zero, where there is no molecular movement (Water freezes at 273 K and boils at 373 K.)

5. Laboratory - a place equipped for scientific research, experiments or testing.

Reminders - 10/25/10

10/25 - Scientist report
10/27 - Sun test

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, tests and assignments may have to be rescheduled. Students will be notified and is require to write the changes in their assignment books. Time constraints may not allow me to update my blog. Students are responsible to have updates and events written in their assignment books when given in class.

8th Science - 10/25/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_311gfg485g6
HOMEWORK:
10/28 - On LL - Draw a picture and write a description of what happens from the time a sky diver jumps out of a plane until the time he or she lands on the ground. You must use the following words in your descriptions: free fall; terminal velocity; air resistance; gravity; and acceleration due to gravity. Indicate when during the trip the forces on the sky diver are balanced and when they are unbalanced.

7th Science - 10/25/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_310cjbhj5hj
HOMEWORK:
10/26 - In NB - Chapter 7 vocabulary words.
10/27 - On LL - Textbook p. 197 # 1-4 Questions & Answers.
10/29 - On LL - Textbook p. 206 # 1-4 Questions & Answers.

6th Science - 10/25/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_3097q3t7rf7
HOMEWORK:
10/26 - In Notebook - WB p. 277-278-Questions and Answers.
10/29 - On LL - Textbook, p. 105 # 1-5, Questions & Answers.

5th Science - 10/25/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_308gnqx2dzp
HOMEWORK:
10/27 - On LL - Answer questions given in class.
10/29 - On LL - Textbook p. F53 - Think and Write # 1- 5 - Questions and answers.

6th Social Studies - 10/25/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_307hr9t677c
HOMEWORK:
10/27 - On LL - Textbook p. 100, Thinking About Facts, # 1-5 Questions & Answers.
10/29 - Chapter 5 vocabulary words in NB

10/28 - Chapter 4 Test.

5th Social-Studies-10/25/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_306dzrz7xmv
HOMEWORK:
10/27 - Chapter 4 vocabulary words in notebook.
10/29 - On LL - Questions and Answers. 1. What role did salmon fishing play in the life of Native Americans of the Northwest Coast. 2. How did the Tlingit make use of the natural resources in their environment.

10/26 - Chapter 3 test.

Reminders 10/21/10

10/21 - Chemistry Projects due for grades 5 - 8.

10/25 - Research paper on scientist due.

10/26 - Sun test - notes and questions will be given from 10/21 to 10/25 to study.

Weekly Announcements - 10/18/10

Home-work will be given on a day to day basis because of ITBS and the changing of schedules. Parents must check child's assignment book for homework.

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 10/18/10

1. Technician - a person who is an expert in doing certain technical jobs

2. Temperature - a measure of heat energy in an object, body or environment (Temperature can be measured using Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin scales.)

3. Theory - a general principle that explains or predicts facts or events

4. Velocity - an object's speed and direction of motion

5. Voltage - electrical force or pressure (measured in volts)

8th Science - 10/18/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_30562t4xrhs

7th Science - 10/18/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_304d4rsq4fb

6th Science - 10/18/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_303hnrp9kc6

5th Science - 10/18/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_302c44cn7d7

6th Social Studies - 10/18/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_301gsdgtqfw

5th Social-Studies-10/18/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_300cbb9g9dd

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 10/11/10

1. Discrimination - treatment based on class or category rather than individual merit.

2. Disenfranchised - deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote

3. Disparities – lack of equality.

4. Dispute - a disagreement or argument about something important

5. Distributor – a firm that sells and delivers merchandise to retail stores or acts as an
intermediary in business.

8th Science - 10/11/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_299dd64v9dj
HOMEWORK:
Due 10/14 - On LL; Textbook p. 204-205. Questions # 16-20. Write out question and answer in full sentences. Skip lines for each question.

TEST: 10/14 - Chapter 7

7th Science - 10/11/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_298hhwqtwg9
HOMEWORK:
Due: 10/13 -Textbook p. 122 # 1- 15 answers only on LL

TEST: Chapter 4 on 10/14

6th Science - 10/11/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_297dxjmc7cc
HOMEWORK:
Due: 10/13 - On LL - Workbook p. 323 & 324 - questions and answers only. No drawings

TEST: Chapter 12 on 10/14. Use notes and text to study.

5th Science - 10/11/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_296ft2ptbgc
HOMEWORK:
Due: 10/13 - In notebook - 10 questions will be given in class on 10/12 for students to answer. Use notes and textbook. Chapter 14, Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion.

TEST: Chapter 14 based on 10 questions on 10/15

6th Social Studies - 10/11/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_295cdfq8ccq
HOMEWORK:
Due: 10/14 - On LL - p. 62 - Questions and Answers. Skip lines for each questions.

TEST: Chapter 3 on 10/13. Study notes from notebook including vocabulary and questions.

5th Social-Studies-10/11/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_2944mfwbpg3
HOMEWORK:
Due: 10/14 - Textbook p. 52; On LL - Questions 1 -15. Write out questions and underline answers. Skip lines for each questions. Must be signed.

TEST: Chapter 2 test on 10/13- vocabulary words, questions and answers were given in class.

Weekly Reminders - 10/4/10

10/4 - St. Francis of Assisi Mass led by the 6th grade.

This week students must be in full uniform. No gym or computer classes. Classes will be made up the following week.

It is important that parents make appointments to meet with all four teachers. Progress reports will be sent home in 2 weeks.

All homework must be hand in when due. Students are required to take books home to study.

Check blog daily for test schedule and updated events.

Tests will be sent home this week and must be signed by a parent.

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 10/4/10

1. Plasma - a very hot, gas-like state of matter

2. Probe - an object or device used to investigate the unknown

3. Property - any characteristic or attribute of an object or substance

4. Proton - a positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom

5. Prototype - an original type that serves as a model for later examples

8th Science - 10/4/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_292hqpptqfh
HOMEWORK:
10/5 - Chapter 7 vocabulary words in notebook.
10/7 - On LL - Textbook p. 182 questions and answers.
10/8 - On LL - How does an air bag prevent injury in a car crash. 2 paragraphs.

7th Science - 10/4/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_290cqp7cxc2
HOMEWORK:
10/5 - On LL - Text. p. 103. Questions 1 - 4. Sentence form.
10/7 - Chapter 4 vocabulary words in notebook.
10/8 - On LL - Textbook p. 117, 1-4 sentence form.

6th Science - 10/4/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_289hb5szvdj
HOMEWORK:
10/5: LL - Workbook p. 313 - 1-13. Questions and answers.
10/7: On looseleaf - Workbook p. 205 - Answer all questions (Q & A). Must draw diagrams and charts.

5th Science - 10/4/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_288mf8nfgf9
HOMEWORK:
10/6 - On LL - Chapter 14 - Lesson 1 vocabulary words with definitions. Also, write a sentence using each word.
10/8 - In notebook - Students will be given questions in class that must be answered for homework.

6th Social Studies - 10/4/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_293g6bt6wrs
HOMEWORK:
10/6 - On LL - Write a least 4 paragraphs on "How did the development of agriculture changed the way people lived.
10/8 - In notebook all of chapter 3 vocabulary words. Must be signed by parents.

5th Social-Studies-10/4/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_285hkrfjxf2
HOMEWORK:
10/5 - On LL - What are the five regions of the United States? Under each region, list some special features of those regions.
10/7 - Chapter 2-Lesson 1 and 2 vocabulary and places definitions in notebook. Must be signed by parents.