Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/26/11

1.  Lithosphere - the outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, approximately 100km (62 miles)

2.  Epoch - a division of geologic time that is a division of a period.

3.  Biosphere - the part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or is capable of supporting life.

4. Electromagnetic Radiation - energy transferred by radiation, especially by an electromagnetic wave.

5.  Sound - the sensation stimulated in the organs of hearing by such vibrations in the air or other medium.

8th Science - 9/26/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1bhbUnsbU2usdvMbsQBtXYqHYzPV_0MsRGa_1KWzGudk

Homework:
9/28 - LL - Differentiate between a solute and a solvent in a solution.
9/30 - Powerpoint presentation - Describe methods of heat transfer and explain why some materials are better conductors of heat.

7th Science - 9/26/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1rnOperwRjPICxWZ7R9ri23DdjPaExQEJXzWxBaAnQSE

9/29 - Lab Book - Design an investigation to determine the capacity of someone's lungs.
9/30 - Research the damage to organs due to high blood pressure - 2 pages.

6th Science - 9/26/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1SLcEahMQEeFTRSeG5tSOyE7Ad2-DuAAehCMeZYeQ4qI

9/28 - Lab Book:  Conduct an investigation to understand how the vascular system transports water throughout a plant.  Explain how stomates on leaves regulate the rate of water flow through a plant.

9/30 - Draw and label parts of a seed in notebook

5th Science - 9/26/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=14l4rlMlGAI_vzjmBftnKTqFHX0G58g2ezcZWPGAQlUg

Homework:
9/28 - 1.  Define rotation and revolution. 2.  Hypothesize what causes night and day.  3.  Compare a meteor, meteorite, and meteoroid.  Questions and Answers in notebook.
9/30 - Infer how the signs and symbols of the sacraments are drawn from creation and human culture. NB

6th Social Studies - 9/26/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1KuPpq0tFwabSCb759CnOK764UGVK6doCG-YDK8IT6Ac

9/30 - Map of the Month
9/29 - LL -  Write out questions.  How are people central to geography?(6-8 sentences).  Explain how human activities help shape earth's surface.(6-8 sentences).  Can answer both questions on one looseleaf.

5th Social Studies - 9/26/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1XJQxp_rNoRp2Xd_why-kgKIIW-NUsKu3-19SRYw1aLA

Homework:

9/30 - Map of the Month

9/29 - Use the internet or textbook to give a detail explanation on: "How did the Louisiana Purchase change the map of United States?" Details will be given in class.

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/19/11

1.  Homeostasis - the ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological process.

2.  Carbohydrates - any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals.

3.  Organ System - a group of organs that work together to perform a certain task.

4.  Chemical Reaction - a process that involves changes in the structure and energy content of atoms. molecules, or ions but not in their nuclei.

5.  Motion - the act or process of changing position or place.

8th Science - 9/19/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ZpC0OSq2N6lr0MPYNbe2IoyU369cjTk4q2YnqKPwfwo

Homework:  All work in notebook.

9/20 - Write chemical equations.  Reactions will be given in class on 9/19.
9/21 - Write out the verse from John 15:1-8.  Infer how it is similar to the Law of Conservation.
9/23 - Math - A chemical reaction is proceeding at a rate of 2 g of product per 45 s.  How long will it take to obtain 50 g of product from the reaction?  Remember that to solve the problem you measure how much product forms or how much reactant is used up in a certain amount of time. Then divide the amount of reactant or product by the time.

For Tuesday-bring in a food that is in a package (like crackers, etc), a canned and bottled food product.

7th Science - 9/19/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1DUvshMwgWhJjn3IKhk-G7OC53Zr8SNmgJenYlEyQYmo

Homework:
9/22 - Bring in a balance meal. 
9/20 - Read John 15 and write out verse; Galation 5:22-23- list the fruits of the Holy Spirit - in notebook.

6th Science - 9/19/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ffuSEPgSoYzy6BvJyeilNHqdltrvyl284DPl6WOGjOw

Homework:
9/20 - How does parts of a system interrelate and combine to perform specific function. 2+ pages
9/22 - Belief in the inherent dignity of human person is the foundation of all Catholic teaching.  How is human life sacred and is grounded in the idea that the person is made in the image of God? 2+ pages

5th Science - 9/19/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1c9gThYRC6N8FDhhZ7CX6JdvyUpL7iECLQ4t6GS0Uc0E

Homework:

9/21 - Draw and label the Sun and Solar System in notebook.
9/22 - Rewrite vocabulary words with definition in notebook. Quiz on Friday (23)

6th Social Studies - 9/19/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1JGk5QM4lxdR5x-kB3OgVKrisPm2udM-i0YpFlkHzD60

Homework:

9/21 - Research paper on Hispanic Heritage.
9/23 - Read the first 2 chapters from the Book of Genesis.  On LL, state how God created all things from nothing to reveal His goodness and form a single web of life.

5th Social Studies - 9/19/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1MNbD_BV_zktzstyv7fG3meAT_hZd-nfaKuoZ_0bwR_Y

Homework:
9/20 - Research paper on Hispanic Heritage in the United States
9/23 - How has different ethnic, national, and religious groups, including Native Americans contributed to the cultural diversity of the United States. 
*  Both homeworks can be typed or neatly written using the format given in class.

5th & 6th Social Studies Report

5th Grade - 9/20 - 2 page report - Hispanic American Heritage- details and format were given in class on 9/13 in notebook.  Please follow directions.


6th Grade - 9/21 -  2 page report - Hispanic American Heritage- details and format were given in class on 9/15 in notebook.  Please follow directions.

TYPING - 12 font; Times Roman; black ink only; 1 inch margins on all 4 sides

WRITTEN - 4 or more pages (front only) in blue or black ink.  Must be written neatly. 

PLAGIARISM in unacceptable - 0

pla·gia·rizeVerb/ˈplājəˌrīz/

1. Take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.

2. Copy from (someone) in such a way

Weekly Reminders - 9/12/11

To Parents/Students:
*  Students must be prepared for all classes with the required supplies;
*  School forms and emergency cards were due on Friday (9/9/11), if you don't have the forms or emergency cards, you must see the office.  Many thanks to the parents who sent in the forms on time.
*  Gym for 6th grade is on Thursdays.
* All homework must be handed in when due.  (neatly with proper heading, following directions given in class or on the blog)  LATE homework will not be accepted.
* All work must be completed in blue or black ink pens unless otherwise stated.
*  Parents must make appointments with the office to meet with me.  I will not meet with parents without an appointment. 
*  It is very important that your child/ren attend school regularly and on a timely basis.  Children can be affected by inconsistency and tardiness.


9/16 - Weekly Vocabulary Quiz

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/12/11

1.  Constellation - a pattern or group of stars in which people see a figure, animal or object.
2.  Hurricane - a tropical cyclone with winds of 119 km/h or higher.
3.  Evaporation - to convert or change into a vapor.
4.  Energy - the ability to do work or cause change.
5. Earthquakes - occur when built up pressure from moving plates is released. The Richter scale is used to compare strengths of earthquakes.

8th Science - 9/12/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1jjv374tIKer9lveUOTf78s35tfSaN7jdBu_Fxn680oU

Homework:
9/14 - On LL - p. 8 - Using Math - Finding dept using time and speed.
9/16 - On LL - Write a 1- 2 page essay about a time when you explored something using technology. Describe the technology you used.

7th Science - 9/12/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1wO5Pjul9aYc85yhJ3vV8vINginCpbNYfEirbFIEXNAk

Homework:
9/14 - On LL - Design an experiment using the Scientific Methods
9/16 - On LL - p. 12 in Textbook; Mini Lab.

6th Science - 9/12/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1-nFAoHqwIZQazEnz3yMn_K7MHkHvi1lNgjlVg9CWxoQ

Homework:
9/14 - On LL - WB p. 231. Questions and Answers
9/16 - On LL - Summarize what density is and state how you can find the density of an object.

5th Science - 9/12/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=17Km1HErQfbUtchE4lNzQQZuuqKuzAvCyxzrHH5uQbKc

Homework:

9/14 - WB p. 273 in NB.  Questions and Answers.
9/16 - WB p. 275 in NB.  Q & A

6th Social Studies - 9/12/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1G1CCa4cRBp-9Hh-BAzUXy8bVGoBudmn19HphH94T4Hs

Homework:
9/13 -  On LL - List the Five Themes of Geography and write a sentence explaining what each means.
9/15 - On LL - 1.  What do globes show?   2.  What is a hemisphere?  3.  Define latitude and longitude.

9/15 - Quiz on the Five Themes of Geography

5th Social Studies - 9/12/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1UlTOBcxphaaPeFSSzYr2JXucpwZHg-8DKBo2ARp2h5A

Homework:
9/13 - On LL - In what ways have humans changed the environment where you live? 2 paragraphs.
9/15 - On LL - Write a letter to a friend that describes the place in which you live.

9/14 - Quiz on the Five Themes of Geography.  Know the 5 themes and the definitons.
9/16 - Weekly vocabulary Quiz 

8th Science - 9/5/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1pRCyp2O1ZnlDyejEWiRYKY6Y5_-C3UOBUbjWEX1_T_A

7th Science - 9/5/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1H4wjvol-VgheK6VPivJmYJuTa5PP1_6xsZCfny8cnm4

6th Science - 9/5/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ZekhvglfmDJg3-Mzw_71BHVcb-_3vzVz9egpgmaEMW0

5th Science - 9/5/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1iJi2q4pux6ctSaXVAptEs_SGvXp7Pp9XLtFrilzcU8c

6th Social Studies - 9/5/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1iJi2q4pux6ctSaXVAptEs_SGvXp7Pp9XLtFrilzcU8c

5th Social Studies - 9/5/11

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1vzZdoWJe5NBecO1wlPydO9gH2fg2mCRWa6eqs2cHqX4