Sunday, December 15, 2013

Weekly Reminders - 12/16/13

Unit Exams will be administered this week.  See calendars and the school blog for Exam schedules.

12/20 - Science Fair Presentation.  Students who are presenting on Friday must meet with me before the presentation on Friday.

12/20 -  Students need to bring in several plastic bags ( no garbage bags, big bulky bags or bags that are unable to fit in the closets) to pack  up their books.

8th Science - 12/16/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDGKJQHrrxQ6iu86OLKXb0zTAk7fFhzlz6LZ4ZFPD0A/pub

Homework

12/17 -  LL -  Write out questions.  Each questions must be a paragraph.  (6-8 sentences)
1.  How are genetics and the theory of evolution related? 2.  What is meant by the term survival of the fittest.

12/18 -  LL - Using Math. P. 341.  Copy question and must show work for credit.

7th Science = 12/16/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zhujYT0Jzp2QtyaPXJHUaPCU1DWJEosBBiGHB6G0dSk/pub
Homework

12/17 - In NB  - Unit 3 Vocabulary words- Chapter 16.  Cell Reproduction.


12/18 - In NB - Draw and label mitosis on p. 442-443

6th Science - 12/16/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z40pdAyTcf1zbjwk-zlkQMx-XBNknqkFiYhcHiugKtA/pub

Homework

12/17 - WB p. 203, 1-10 on LL.  Q & A

12/18 - WB p. 205, # 1-6.  Questions and Answers on LL.

Make sure you have the pages in your workbook before dismissal.  No excuses for not completing HW


5th Science - 12/16/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s4WAcnglvJ9S4ngTvxPshSKRdrExDUoHIgDSqmDoJUk/pub
Homework

12/17 - On LL - WB P. 257, # 1-7. Questions and Answers

12/18 - LL - WB p. 260.  Draw and and answer each question in a complete sentence.

Please check your WB for the pages before dismissal.



6th Social Studies - 12/16/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S79bxs8OIfX_kgwMkFzQcF-5lWvN5XTmDaqQUc_0VLI/pub
Homework

12/17 - Textbook p. 141 # 1-3 on LL

12/19 - Textbook p. 157 # 1-5 on LL

5th Social Studies - 12/16/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmxCxRI6IVJ4yD6yLIIJCJtkwaoaPPnmDbPId9fRsBs/pub

Homework:

12/17 - Textbook p. 155.  # 1 - 5 on LL.  Write out questions.

12/19 -  Write 1 - 2 paragraphs in describing three ways in which the Taino and Columbus meeting changed the world.  LL

Sunday, December 8, 2013

8th Science - 12/9/13


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TDKNG_xbNxO8X35cy6c27Bl0_OkUBtcaZxZGwYHVJIw/pub

Homework

12/10 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in NB

12/12 - Write a statement for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan in NB

Unit II Exams - Review vocabulary words for chapters 6 & 7.  Read and review chapters and answer questions at the end of each lesson.

7th Science - 12/9/13


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZbnuTrCr2wRtgnh8FgRxyY3Zu2Oc_QjFaR94778HkM/pub

Homework:

12/10 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in NB

12/12 - Write a statement for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan in NB

Unit II Exams - Review vocabulary words and re-read Chapter 24.  Attempt to answer the review questions as you are studying.

6th Science - 12/9/13


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vT6K3qHmxhBkBqs1fvDo44ZniBO-bYkdVDF7JJNdsZM/pub

Homework:

12/10 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in NB

12/12 - Write a statement for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan in NB

Unit II exams - Review all notes and vocabulary words on the Continental Drift Theory, Plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes and read the chapters again.

5th Science - 12/9/13


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZ2PwBiMqRPArIdGoz8yP9_VLfhBoFLaSnW9t3axZcA/pub

HOMEWORK:

12/10 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in NB

12/12 - Write a statement for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan in NB

Unit II Exams - Review vocabulary words  from NB on Climate and weathering.  Read and review questions on Climate and Weathering.

6th Social Studies - 12/9/13


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lSalF2k0d0bwKaDgty6j-M6UGWos73Bd7QXDiXIevSs/pub

HOMEWORK
12/11 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in NB

12/13 - Write a statement for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan in NB

Unit II Exams - Review and study Unit II vocabulary words.  Read chapter 6 and answer questions at the end of each lesson.

5th Social Studies - 12/9/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HytP4-9cktPtqKmzhHN0gZ75YfRHaYgHfJ2myUulTD0/pub

HOMEWORK:

12/11 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in NB

12/13 - Write a statement for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan in NB

Unit II Exams:   Students need to review all of Unit 2 vocabulary words and read chapters 6 & 7 for further information. Attempt to answer the review questions at the end of each lessons.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Weekly Reminders 12/2/13

11/6  - 11:00 Dismissal this Friday

Review for Interim Exam

Unit III begins this week!

Science fair projects:  Students in grades 5-8 who would like to take part in this year's Science Fair must bring in topic ideas by 12/9.   Theme:  Physics and Engineering.  Students will also get extra credit in order to bring their  grades up.


12/20 - SCIENCE FAIR

8th Science - 12/2/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1emggIfgv2E8mXfR8Cva5u5lGqCCTH7LoQ_GDvU8eRTE/pub

HOMEWORK:

12/4 - Textbook p. 173. # 24 _ LL

12/6 -  LL - Write out question:  Which has greater momentum, a falling raindrop or a truck at a stop light?

No quizzes this week

7th Science - 12/2/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0yiqMQJZwno5cWrr52eE-pkyWKaf3jcqzsPYHNmmKQ/pub

HOMEWORK

12/4 -  Textbook p. 678 -   17, 18 &  20 on LL

12/6 - p. 679 - # 21 & 24 on LL

12/ 6 -  No Weekly Vocabulary Quiz

6th Science - 12/2/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ad20JZTA5BNULDX3xHe2_NJy6QS-F5-5m7w2FCowzu4/pub

HOMEWORK:

12/4 - NB - WB p. 177. 1-13 (Q & A)

12/6 - WB p. 189. Q & A - (1-12) in NB.  Make sure you have the page.

12/ 6 -  No Weekly Vocabulary Quiz

5th Science - 12/2/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEFlUhyMbK-6mM15uJziu90cy8NKMYAFE2JK0MaviC0/pub

HOMEWORK:

12/4 -  WB p. 219 (1-10) - in NB.  Q & A

12/6 - WB p. 225 (1-10) in NB.  Q & A

12/ 6 -  No Weekly Vocabulary Quiz

6th Social Studies - 12/2/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wROvE2XW7G5YQRy4E3vDjnpGmnSq7MWH7isK1KznLF0/pub

HOMEWORK:

12/3 -  LL - Use textbook for answers. Chapter 6
1.  What causes might have destroyed Harappan?
2. Compare the sewer system of Mohenjo-Daro with the sewers of America cities.
3.  What evidence suggests that religion was important in Mohenjo-Daro?

12/5 - Chapter 6 vocabulary words in NB.

12/ 5 - No weekly Vocabulary Quiz

5th Social Studies - 12/2/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9lrqIn0-RVqhFL0Qhw6pqbcXoAXbT0SE6r3wGPNf_U/pub

HOMEWORK

12/3 - Textbook p. 145.  # 1-4 on LL

12/5 - Reading Comprehension Handout.  Given on 12/3/130

12/ 5 - No Weekly Vocabulary Quiz