REMINDERS FOR 6/11/12

6/11 - ELA FINALS

6/12 - SOCIAL STUDIES FINALS

6/13 - MATH FINALS

6/14 - READING FINALS

6/14 - NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.  DISMISSAL AT 3PM

6/15 - SCHOOL CLOSED

8th Science - 6/11/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1iBZ9ne0rT5La7JJqQs-ocXELfD2Ld_fJG-pHZmUkmfk
Homework:
6/13 - Essay on: Peer Pressure.  What are "peers?" 1. Define the term peer pressure in your own words.


2. What is the difference between negative and positive peer pressure?

3. List one example of positive peer pressure

4. List one example of negative peer pressure, and provide a refusal skill to combat the problem.

5. List 3 people who can help you make good decisions and will be your personal support system

7th Science - 6/11/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1YQDXrZ8ac8opk2JoaRb0O7PIC_oWO8LdKkyexy2kPwI

6/13 - 2 page essay:
How long you want to live?  What  are doing today to increase your

chances of a long life. What are the influential factors determining longevity?
Interview people 35 years and older and if possible people over 60 years and older.  Ask questions

related to the four factors: heredity, lifestyle, environment and medical care.

6th Science - 6/11/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1z-1ISxBO60exss6BcibcOJvSZGXPtbF7Hqjxrng1m6Q
Homework"
6/13- Draw and label the skeletal system on construction paper. 

5th Science - 6/11/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=12aHFSVCXGeqqCBksPBhU5yeC-vl8ELKJbSWoEESm32w
Homework:
6/13- LL - Use p. R22 in the back of your textbook to answer questions.  Write out questions and answers must be in complete sentences.
What are the six parts of the eye?
Why does your eye bend light?
Where does the optic nerve take the impules?
What are the three tiny ear bones that vibrate?
To which part of the ear is the auditory nerve connected?
Where does the auditory nerve send the impules?

6th Social - Studies - 6/11/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1WaO6cQFq7vPu_ibfPOlJtNIy7EHqsdxQrHOoMqXs58s

Homework:
6/12 - Map of the Month
6/12 - Study for Social Studies final

5th Social Studies - 6/11/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=125b4wJTt5jCqk07pIAC2ZaRfHi1d14Dy1Szhi1iEtGE
Homework:
6/12 - Map of the Month
6/12 - Study for Social Studies final

8th Science - 6/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=15OtDhlNO1dxE8KYm0yCkl1fq2_1ZFpiH-_K78xEsWBU
6/6 - Evolution test.  

6/7 - 2 research report.   Identify and describe common communicable and non-communicable diseases and the methods by which they are transmitted, treated, and prevented.

7th Science - 6/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1St26PGM7plJO25KL_q9XgU0iqFbtHR015VrhPhR2Kf0

6/5 - On LL - Questions and Answers.  Skip lines.

1)	Do you like being the age at which you now are?
2)	What is the best age to be and why?
3)	What is the worst age to be and why?
4)	Do you worry about getting older?
5)	Do you look your age?
6)	Do you think scientists can slow the aging process?
7)	Why do some people seem to age faster than others?
8)	Until what age would you like to live?
9)	Are there and age groups you currently don’t like?
10)	What is the best age at which to get married? 6/7  - 0n LL - Q & A Were you surprised by which species had long life spans and which had shorter life spans? Why? How would you define aging? How old is old? What comes to mind when you think of an old person? A young person? (Note whether students bring up physiological or emotional characteristics.) Do you think you can have any control over how you age? What might influence whether a person shows the characteristics of aging sooner or later?

6th Science - 6/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=14H24eN9NHkwfzKEbSIR-HVtaXK42peub1Qfh9kMYRk0

6/5 - On LL. Draw a plant and animal cell.  You must use colored pencil and construction paper.  Label the different parts of the cell.

6/7 - On LL.  Q & A - 1.  What is the cell theory?  2.  What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum? 3.  What are Ribosomes? 4.  What is the Golgi complex?
 

5th Science - 6/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1sWhMwJCNLXmdqa6T9WHQC0k-_tDp-_e6I4IgLFayaL4

6/5 - On LL -  Q & A - On what part of the tongue do you best taste sweet foods? 2.  On what part of the eyes do light rays go into?  3.  Which of your five senses warns you not to eat rotten food?

 

6th Social Studies - 6/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1JDNTY0a4OMA6OQtGewCvpgS5YSiQ2Uq5KmSuAzSDRP0

6/5 - On LL.  Write out questions.

1.   Describe and explain what were the major reasons for European explorations of the Americas in the 1400s and 1500s.

2.  In what ways was the government of the Inca similar to the government of the Aztec?  Compare the system to that of the United States.

6/7 - On LL -Write a description of the followiing:

A.  Shah Jahan;  Genghis Khan;  Kublai Khan; Suleyman;  Yoritomo

5th Social Studies - 6/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1xDd6yaKDQsjjCorDdp0q0xQCVf4Z4CYGFM7-fcS2AK0

6/6 - In NB.  Write out questions.

1.  Do you think that the delegates to the Virginia House of Burgessess truly represented the people of Virginia in 1760?  Explain.

2.  Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the Continental Army with those of the British Army.

6/8 - In NB - Write out the questions:

1.  The Constitution Convention struggled to find a fair way to decide how many representatives would come from large and small states.  How did the Great Compromise solve this problem?  Who came up with this compromise?

2.  Describe how the Check and Balance system works to keep the government working smoothly.