Weekly Announcements - 2/24/14

2/24 - 5th and 6th Social Studies Weekly Assessment

2/28 - Science Weekly Assessment




2/28 - All NHD projects must be completed.  Annotated bibliography, voice over, pictures, process paper, and copies on USB drives. 

8th Science - 2/24/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IU-WE7O8UF1P9NhiB0BmVdhksxpYLfcTwQ6MHz9P504/pub

Homework:
2/25 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

1.  gametophyte stage

2.  sporophyte stage

3.  alternation of generations

4.  rhizome

5.  frond

6.  sori

7.  prothallus

8.  ovule

9.  pollen grain

10.   stamen

11.  pistil

12.  ovary
13.  pollination

2/27 - Textbook p. 467, # 1-4 on LL.

2/28 - Textbook p. 476, # 1-15 on LL.  Answers only.

7th Science - 2/24/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18rTgQahaR7q-nox8tvGI3obTQYJyM9ALLKb8W7BfXZ0/pub

2/25 - Copy and define vocabulary in NB.

1.carrying capacity

2.  population

3.  population explosion

4.  landfill

5.  hazardous waste

6.  conservation

7.  composting

8.  recyclable

9.  sanitary landfill

10.  oxygen

11.  phytoremediation

2/28 - 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?

6th Science - 2/24/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BS_U2z8AqAo2L8mCUYFsWX0M9SbuAJ6OC4DV3KDef2E/pub

Homework:

2/26 - Chapter 12 vocabulary words with definition.  (Yes, copy AGAIN with definition in NB)

1. simple machine

2.  effort force

3.  resistance force

4. lever

5.  fulcrum

6.  mechanical advantage

7. pulley

8.  wheel and axle

9.  wedge

10.  incline plane

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.

6th Social Studies - 2/24/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LhQgy-Cao2oWjQKvEsUe9X9zq-WO5c7bOVG2YYQwCxg/pub

Homework:

2/25 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

1. savannas

2.  Aksum

3.  gold trade

4.  ivory

5.  Great Zimbabwe

6.  Lalibela

7.  Mansa Musa

8. Songhai

9.  Kush

10.  Sawhili

2/27 - Copy and answer the questions on LL.

1.  What did Sunjata do to build the empire of Mali?

2.  Why did the Songhai empire collapse?

3.  Describe the role gold trade played in West Africa.

5th Science - 2/24/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19HFU7Ji2_va75v_2XDBikenlrpI76cBz0PMmvesmIaI/pub

Homework:

2/26 - WB pp. 5 and 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.

5th Social Studies - 2/24/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTRcYDBu9-KR6O5aG1wu9ZcMb7EyAHgnDta5k_UvKSY/pub

Homework:

2/25 - 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.

Weekly Reminders - 2/17/14

2/18 - Final History Day projects due.  Registration will take place today.

A strong reminder that all assignments must be completed when due. 

8th Science - 2/17/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CueVS7xMnIKUNmKq8EPLNXPxSEVCuw9Le2UvSqNpF0c/pub

Homework:

2/19 -LL - Using Math p. 427. Questions and Answers.

2/20 - NB - Draw and label Figure 15:2 on p.  427

4/21 - LL. Problem Solving p, 438. Q and A

7th Science - 2/17/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ZrTUsgzOc9e98ptytV0tmrywWXLHp9bWp0ZfaojVas/pub

Homework:

2/19 - LL - Using Math p. 361. Questions and Answers

2/20 - 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.

2/21 - LL. Using Math p. 372

6th Science - 2/17/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RRbbUPHJqlAvkrIvEC7kcOVGsvXyAsP1YGmCrXP1-5g/pub

Homework:

2/19 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan. NB

2/20 -  WB p. 315-316 on LL.  Questions and Answers.

5th Science - 2/17/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SCenDhxI2clLOe5VRRsVig47InSk5QsToPfLbm-ouEo/pub

Homework:

2/19 - 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 - 2/17/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PoTy_P1nzcgjpgHaybrA8Ydv9Cs0gKALzpVsdhkvfxk/pub

Homework:

2/19  - On LL - 2 paragraphs - Why might a parable be a good way to teach a lesson?

2/21 - Text. P. 258. On LL - 1-10, questions & answers.

5th Social Studies - 2/17/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vTl6_wjR898EYD37yVgg93PIcVEMDA1qOER7ksASklE/pub

Homework:

2/19 - Define vocabulary words definition from lesson plan.

2/20 - LL - Textbook p. 399 # 1-4.  Questions and Answers.

Weekly Reminders - 2/10/14

Tuesday - February 11th - Mathematics

Wednesday - February 12th - ELA (English Language Arts)

2/13 - Map of the Month due

2/11 - NHD projects due.    Students who are doing their NHD projects will be excused from HW for 2/11.

2/14 - Students in 6th grade MUST wear full UNIFORM on Friday. 

2014 Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest Themes

www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/environmental_education/artpoetry.shtml

2/18- Students in grades 5-8.  Create an art or poetry project based on the water themes listed on the link above.  Students need to visit the link for details. Instructions, guidelines, & information will be given in class.  Test, HW, & project grade for Science, SS, Writing, & ELA

8th Science - 2/10/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GFe6xRwvm1N8bLgfVNg2FaV-cjwj8rTrtCoRQ3NLyRo/pub

Homework:

2/12 - Big 8 Review.  p. 50 & 51.  51 on LL ( Q & A).

2/13 - 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

2/14 -Choose  a plant or flower and write a descriptive essay on "My life as a .......................
You must use the necessary vocabulary words from the chapter

7th Science - 2/10/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WgusZtO8Psbf9WpWjg_1mzxYXV8ohKBHDYNGgSEyJl8/pub
Homework:

2/12 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

2/13 -  LL - p. 352 in textbook.  # 6-15, questions and answers

2/14 - 

6th Science - 2/10/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1epphkO4XmZb1jjVLFpr_tmf1M_eRZTzzGVteFJLbSxU/pub

Homework:

2/12 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

2/14 -  LL - WB p. 337 - # 1-12.  Questions and answers.

5th Science - 2/10/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bcqpNo7dVQBmxWUFGZ3wc__psXpe6cV3gI5uYrVkzR0/pub

Homework:

2/12 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

2/14 - LL.  WB p. 9. #1-8.  Questions and Answers.

6th Social Studies - 2/10/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PoTy_P1nzcgjpgHaybrA8Ydv9Cs0gKALzpVsdhkvfxk/pub

Homework:

2/11 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

2/13 - LL - Write out questions and answers the following 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 - 2/10/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIlT07TNouBlMGMgQ8TfWDqQbSqE0iQdE-UH5OgpzHA/pub

2/11- Define vocabulary words in NB

2/13 -  LL - Textbook p. 400.  Questions and Answers 1-10.

2014 Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest Themes

www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/environmental_education/artpoetry.shtml

2/18- Students in grades 5-8.  Create an art or poetry project based on the water themes listed on the link above.  Students need to visit the link for details. Instructions, guidelines, & information will be given in class.  Test, HW, & project grade for Science, SS, Writing, & ELA

NHD Projects

2/11 - Students in PBL.  NHD projects due on 2/11.  See if you need further information or have any questions.

8th Science - 2/3/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pZsh5WAckNzDN5jevWLDl6do6zlc49hM_6hO-goHvUw/pub

Homework:

2/4 - copy and define vocabulary words in NB

2/5 - On LL. P. 427 - Using Math.  Write out the problem.

2/6 - Lab. P. 432. Xienna and Isabella was able to get the supplies for the lab from the science room. If you have bromothyl blue please bring it in.  We don't have it.

7th Science - 2/3/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14iftE4-dewml_QReEcYUa8N8C2VLUmToneO8MOoY39A/pub

Homework:

2/4 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB

2/6 - Explore Activity on p. 333.  Have all materials and portfolio book ready by Wednesday. No excuses.

6th Science - 2/3/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IxN-Teaj_0DOWao7el2YBe1vDsI2_C9niP1HsTvifWE/pub

Homework:

2/4 - textbook p F 77.  On LL.  # 1-4.  Restate

2/6 - Presentation of simple machine models.  Must know what type of machine, name of machine, & type of work the machine can perform.

5th Science - 2/3/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tWO9nhg21yUHuCxrYMKGWn_1dvkGhJgY_2GyOCCu6O4/pub

Homework

2/4 - In notebook.  Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

2/7 - on LL - WB p. 125.  # 1-14. Question and answers.

6th Social Studies - 2/3/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7dJ7Xpl-u36SmdFb0pp3ZONpH4XhQVJFe29XQaTtPU/pub

5th Social Studies - 2/3/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AvK5JW8YuEKzzHysKr84z23YXkWq1GFldo6FRFeFZww/pub

2/5 - Copy and define vocabulary words in NB