8th Science - 2/25/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IU-WE7O8UF1P9NhiB0BmVdhksxpYLfcTwQ6MHz9P504/pub
Homework:
2/26 - Review the guidelines for Unit III.  Answers and definition should be done in NB.
2/27 - Textbook p. 467, # 1-4 on LL.
3/1 - Textbook p. 476, # 1-15 on LL.  Answers only.

2/26 - Science Unit III test

7th Science - 2/25/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18rTgQahaR7q-nox8tvGI3obTQYJyM9ALLKb8W7BfXZ0/pub
Homework:
2/26 - Copy and define vocabulary from lesson plan in NB.
3/1 - Report.  2 pages typed, double space, black ink, 1 inch margins, 12 font.  5-6 paragraphs.  Research organic farming.  Describe the techniques used by organic farmers that make their product different from other ways of farming.  Is organic farming a better method?  Are the products healthier?

2/26 - Science Unit III test.

6th Science - 2/25/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BS_U2z8AqAo2L8mCUYFsWX0M9SbuAJ6OC4DV3KDef2E/pub
Homework:
2/27 - Chapter 12 vocabulary words with definition.
2/28 - On LL.  To calculate the mechanical advantage of a pulley system, divide the distance the rope moves by the distance the load moves.  Use the following to calculate mechanical advantage.  A rope moves 60cm, and the load moves 20cm.  Therefore: MA = distance (rope)/distance (load).  Write out the question.

2/26 - Unit III test

5th Science - 2/25/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19HFU7Ji2_va75v_2XDBikenlrpI76cBz0PMmvesmIaI/pub
Homework:
2/27 - WB pp. 5 & 6.  The Basic Unit of Life.  Questions and Answers on LL.  Underline answers.

2/28 - LL - Draw and label animal and plant cells on p.  7 from WB or Textbook.

2/26 - Unit III science test

6th Social Studies - 2/25/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LhQgy-Cao2oWjQKvEsUe9X9zq-WO5c7bOVG2YYQwCxg/pub
Homework:
2/26 - Chapter 9 - vocabulary, people, and places with definition in NB.

2/27 -  LL - Chapter - 9.  1.  How did the plebeians and patricians differ in the Roman empire?  2.  How were women treated?  3.  Describe the Punic Wars and the effect in the Mediterranean.

2/27 - Unit III - Test

5th Social Studies - 2/25/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTRcYDBu9-KR6O5aG1wu9ZcMb7EyAHgnDta5k_UvKSY/pub
Homework:
2/26 - Chapter 14.  On LL, write a 3 paragraph answer on the following question:  What caused the War of 1812, and why was it important to the new American nation?

2/27 - Chapter 14.  Textbook p. 400.  Thinking About Facts.  # 2; 3; 4.  On LL, write the question, skip a line and answer the question.

2/27 -  Unit III - Test

8th UNIT III SCIENCE STUDY GUIDELINES FOR 2/28

Review the class notes and the following vocabulary words.  Your essays will be based on classwork and vocabulary words.

 stomata;  transpiration;  photosynthesis;  respiration;   tropism;  auxin;  photoperiodism;  long-day plant; short-day plant; day-neutral plant; genes; color blindnes;  incomplete dominance;   alleles;  traits;   multiple alleles;  recessive genes;  polygenic inheritance;   X and Y chromosomes;  Punnett Square; heterogenous;
homogeneous; inherited traits, genetic engineering.
 

7TH SCIENCE UNIT III STUDY GUIDELINE

Read chapters 11 and 12, review notes, and study the vocabulary words for each chapter.

6TH SCIENCE UNIT III - STUDY GUIDELINES

Read chapters 12 and 13, review notes, and study the vocabulary words.

5TH SCIENCE - UNIT III - STUDY GUIDELINES

Read each of the following chapter , review notes, and study the vocabulary words for each lesson.

Chapter 6 -  Lesson 5

Chapter 1 – Lesson 1

6TH SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT III STUDY CHAPTER

Read all of chapter 9 and review notes and study all the vocabulary, people, and places.

5th SOCIAL STUDIES STUDY GUIDELINES FOR UNIT III TEST ON 2/27/13

Read each chapter carefully, review notes and all the vocabulary words for chapter  9 and10. 

Especially the following people:

Junipero Serra

 Marquette and Joliet

Robert La Salle

                                   

Samuel de Champlain

 Compare and contrast the reasons for the French and Spanish settlement in North America.

 Draw conclusions on the colonists earn their living in the early 1700s? Describe the most common industries in New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies.

 Write an account of the political changes that made it possible for Jackson to be elected President and of the changes that occurred during his Presidency

8th Science - 2/18/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13t7lD2cgg509AVlQe4Qq4GB2Cmeg2JPvyC3Y3mDLNOY/pub
Homework:
2/20 -LL - Using Math p. 427. Questions and Answers.
2/21 - NB - Draw and label Figure 15:2 on p.  427
4/22 - LL. Problem Solving p, 438. Q & A

7th Science - 2/18/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWncN6tX8RHBtAXbV9DOPvAljxggjSdHEfWeLdIzWSg/pub
Homework:
2/20 - LL - Using Math p. 361. Questions and Answers
2/21 - Complete lab workbook information from p. 362-363.  Bring in 1 bag of beans.  Will be working in groups of 3-4.  Get workbook from class.
2/22 - LL. Using Math p. 372

6th Science - 2/18/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZS3pCut5IMNkAVeRuhWN_oXErSiR9DZuONtCLi3BxQ0/pub
Homework:
2/20 -  You can choose a Power-point/I-Movie/Webquest or any other form of media to display your prototype of a machine.  Design a simple machine or compound machine.  You must be able to explain each part of the machine and how it works. Your presentation should display how it is relevant to our lives or to society.  The presentation will be graded on a 1-4 Rubric with 4 being the highest.  You can use an online prototype and explain it in your PPT/I-Movie/Webquest or create your own prototype online.  Your presentation grade is based on how well you use technology to produce, create, design, and implement your machine. 

Format to follow in setting up your presentation.  Each slide must have the following headings:
1.  Topic
2.  Introduction
3.  Define the problem
4.  Gather evidence
5.  Identify the cause
6.  Evaluate you project
7.  Develop a solution
8.  Conclude with the best solution

2/22 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

5th Science - 2/18/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/192t461SLIgqdPUzTWaLddNX9E7_Wh5SPtyhHP5_Zo2w/pub
Homework:
2/20 - LL.  WB p. 27, # 1-10. Questions and Answers
2/21 - LL. WB p. 25.  Draw and label leave.  Answer # 1-5. Sentence form.

6th Social Studies - 2/18/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoqS4cStBFzoptAYWHzwfyhc44oyBMnesgwTVuKruRs/pub
Homework:
2/20 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/22 - LL - Textbook p. 357.  # 1-5. Questions and Answers.

5th Social Studies - 2/18/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1toA73SYmqERYMW63c_JWmqYIajA-BJ5Q40TtB0oj7cQ/pub
2/20 - Define vocabulary words definition from lesson plan.
2/22 - LL - Textbook p. 399 # 1-4.  Questions and Answers.

Weekly Reminders - 2/11/13

2/15 - THERE WILL BE NO WEEKLY QUIZZES THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK.  Students need to review for Unit III Exams.

Unit III Exam schedules are listed on February calendars and is also posted on olqmnycblogspot.com website.


2/11 - Grades 5-8, weekly quizzes using last week's vocabulary words.
2/13 - 5 & 8 - Social Studies weekly quiz using last week's vocabulary words from last week.
2/15 - 12:00 DISMISSAL.

CHANGE OF DATE FOR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT:  Unknown as of now
Students in grades 5-8, starting next week Wednesday and Friday, you will present your Science Fair project.   ().  Any questions see me before starting experiment.  Follow the instructions given in class regarding setting up your powerpoint and experiment.  No groups.

REMINDER:  It MUST be an experiment and have to be done in class.  NO REPORT OR RESEARCH.

2/20 - February Map of the Month is due.

8th Science - 2/11/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FaoEdD9307w91cPTyq2b2HF979ax7cnwkaTW7v24CDk/pub
Homework:
2/12 - Copy  and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/14 - Make a song that include the equations of photosynthesis and respiration.  You can work in groups of 2-3.  Be prepared to sing your songs to the class

7th Science - 2/11/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fVEynKVYtLZXN8sOCmPeq2SK-_PfEB6x_xssGdMrmcQ/pub
2/12 - Define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/14 - LL - p. 352 in textbook.  # 6-15, questions and answers
2/15 - Study vocabulary words for Weekly Assessment.

6th Science - 2/11/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CMo6hiNP9fDJ3tqjERJ4zYegjEsCSAt05Jg-mFK6HnA/pub
Homework:
2/12 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/14 -LL - WB p. 337 - # 1-12.  Questions and answers.

5th Science - 2/11/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18G50rkgCI58nRXqS6T4e0NSIaZSK0_p3YSJ2i2-MP3g/pub
Homework:
2/12 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/14 - LL.  WB p. 9. #1-8.  Questions and Answers.

6th Social Studies - 2/11/1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lAYJ117Gnpr5SDh1tUoaHnkfPxV-Le3wh-ChGp1LZas/pub
Homework:
2/13 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

2/15 - LL - Write out questions and answers the questions in complete sentences, giving details and examples.  Do not write on the back of loose-leaf.
1.   Why was Constantinople a good location for the new capital?
2.  How did Romans use the legacies of other civilizations?  What Roman legacies affect our lives today?

5th Social Studies - 2/11/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15u2K2HTOwZ6a4-zBC78aGLk2vSLWKKj6fiFLOK81r90/pub
Homework:
2/13 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/15 - LL - Textbook p. 400.  Questions and Answers 1-10.

Weekly Reminders - 2/4/13

2/4 - School Closed.  
2/5 - Students in grades 5-8 will take their Weekly Assessments in Science and Social-Studies.
2/8 - 5th & 6th grade Map of the Month due from January.
2/20 - February Map of the Month due.

Parents, February calendar was sent home today, 2/5/13.  Please read carefully for Unit III exam schedules.

8th Science - 2/4/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vwBJ0ibdum43qrOIXYw2lGHgXVzVG1Zxg7nutgWyQCg/pub
2/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/7 - LL - 2-3 paragraphs.  Explain the relationship among DNA, genes, alleles, and chromosomes.

7th Science - 2/4/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nTOmPeF8NV01h8EVC2XCj7oxCGPXV3QbSNYOL7SCy7M/pub
Homework:
2/5 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan
2/7 - LL. Textbook p. 330.  #1-15. Questions and Answers.

6th Science - 2/4/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XPKKoXGK_CR8Sc8mWWU-_VA1WE3GB1aJXfR0yh4-dLA/pub
Homework:
2/6 - Write and define vocabulary words from lesson plan
2/7 - LL - WB. p 315, #1-12. Questions and Answers.

5th Science - 2/4/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcmtI1ia-Y0gqxSojkFLKeltbTPoyalBvDAzGw6zE-U/pub
Homework:
2/5 - Write and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/7 - LL.  WB p. 115.  Questions and Answers 1-15

6th Social Studies - 2/4/13

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XuNuRWlO6oazevXxOu7KAKyP59YmCp9Zw3_QZMzPfsI/pub
Homework:
2/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

2/8 - LL - Write 2-3 paragraphs on:  Why, even when Jesus was a child, were people impressed by his abilities.  Do you find these abilities impressive?

5th Social Studies - 2/4/12

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19bt88UUX4ySUYQt7r3nayeuOGofirzFZSYbdttDaAVU/pub
Homework:
2/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.
2/8 - LL - Write 2-3 paragraphs on: Compare and contrast the reasons for the French and Spanish settlement in North America.