Sunday, February 26, 2017

Weekly Reminders - 2/27/17

2/28 - Mardi Gras and Hippie Day Dress up.  There will be a contest at 2:15

3/1 - Ash Wednesday Mass.

3/2 - Dr. Seuss' Birthday Costume Contest - Contest @ 2:15


8th Science - 2/27/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/ZIQIN


3/2 - Define the following vocabulalry words

1. photosynthesis
2. cellular respiration
3. stimulus
4. tropism
5. photoperiodism
6. plant hormone


3/3 LAB Materials

several kinds of fruits
pea; string beans; apples; oranges; strawberries; avocado; tomatoes; carrots; radishes; potatoes; squash
paper towels and plastic knives

7th Science - 2/27/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/IIVXC


LAB: 1 Milky Way Miniature 
snicker bar or any type of candy bar 
1 Paper napkin
Graham cracker
Vanilla Icing
Plastic knife
1 square of Wax paper


3/2 -  CHAPTER 13 Vocabulary words in NB

6th Social Studies, Religion, and Science - 2/17/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/HQPZY


SOCIAL STUDIES

3/1 - NB -  1.  Why might a parable be a good way to teach a lesson?
2. Why were performing miracles draw followers to Jesus?
3.  Why did Rome come to fear Jesus?


RELIGION: 

3/2 - NB ;  Why are you giving this up (or adding this) for Lent this year?

What will be the biggest challenges to living out this commitment?

How will you overcome these challenges?


SCIENCE - QUIZ

5th Science and Religion - 2/27/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/1Z9YT


SCIENCE

3/2 - LAB items - collect from home and bring to school a variety of items slated for the trash, including such things as empty milk cartons, broken hangers, pieces of string, plastic grocery bags, empty plastic soda bottles, etc. Make sure all are clean and safe to handle.


RELIGION

3/3 - What are you giving up for Lent this year?
 What will be the biggest challenges to living out this commitment?
How will you overcome these challenges?

Monday, February 20, 2017

WEEKLY REMINDERS - 2/20/17

2/20 - PRESIDENTS' DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

2/21 - African American Heritage Presentation

2/28 - Map of the Month

8TH SCIENCE - 2/20/17

8th Science - 2/20/17 

2/23 - In NB - Draw and label the parts of a plant in NB

7TH SCIENCE - 2/20/17

7th Science - 2/20/17 

Due 2/24.  1-2 pages.
"You have just returned from an adventurous journey to the center of the Earth. Take a few minutes to write a description of your journey. Describe what the temperatures were (hot, cold, moderate) and what materials (liquids, gases, solids) you passed through"

6TH SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND SOCIAL STUDIES - 2/20/17

6th Science, Religion, and Social Studies - 2//20/17 

 SOCIAL STUDIES:
2/24 - Report must be typed on 81/2 by 11 typing paper.  Choose a Jewish holiday to research and prepare an oral report.  I will help you choose a holiday.


RELIGION: 2/27 - Typed
Mother Teresa
Pope John Paul II
Dorothy Day,
Cesar Chavez
Dr. Martin Luther King
Sister Thea Bowman
Report must be typed on 81/2 by 11 typing paper.  Choose a Jewish holiday to research and prepare an oral report.  I will help you choose a holiday.


SCIENCE: In NB - 2/23
1.  Draw a prototype of a simple machine
2.  Use simple machines as prototype.
3.  How are these machines relevant to our daily lives.

5TH SCIENCE AND RELIGION - 2/20/17

5th Science and Religion - 2/20/17 

SCIENCE -

2/22 - In NB - copy and define the following vocabulary words
1.  organism
2.  cell
3.  chlorophyll
4.  chloroplast
5.  nucleus
6.  cytoplasm
7. mitochrondria


RELIGION -  In NB
2/23 - Imagine you have been asked to produce a video describing Jesus' ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation. What would your video include? What type of action would take place? Illustrate or design your video.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Weekly Reminders - 2/13/17

2/13 - 12:00 DISMISSAL.  There will be after-school program from 12:00 - 7:00PM

2/14 - VALENTINES DAY -  Valentine's Day Assembly 10:00 AM - Parents are invited.

2/17 - RELIGION CONFERENCE DAY WORKSHOP - NO SCHOOL

Please visit Mr. Wood's blog for detail information, updates and further events for the week.

8th Science - 2/13/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/9TEFC


2/15 - Chapter 8 Lesson 1 and 2 vocabulary words in NB

7th Science - 2/13/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/6M8L8



2/14 - You can check the science room for supplies

2 BOXES
100 RED BEANS;
100 WHITE BEANS



2/16 - CHAPTER 17 - vocabulary words with definition in NB

6th Social Studies; Religion; and Science - 1/13/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/G767C


SOCIAL STUDIES:
2/14 - NB - Finish Thought question

RELIGION:
2/15 - Why was the Kingdom of Israel divided - 1 paragraph in NB

SCIENCE:
2/16 - NB - Vocabulary words given in class

5th Science and Religion - 2/13/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/B3T1R


SCIENCE: 2/15 - Science Test from last week

2/15 - DRAW AND LABEL THE PARTS OF AN ANIMAL CELL


RELIGION:

2/16 - Write an acrostic poem for the word FORGIVENESS. Use words and phrases that illustrate the meaning of forgiveness.  Follow instructions given in class

e.g.    D - Doctor
          A - Adventurous
          D - Dear to my heart

Sunday, February 5, 2017

WEEKLY REMINDERS - 2/6/17

STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 - 8 WILL BE TAKING THEIR WEEKLY QUIZZES.  Please check the specific class for date of quiz.


Also, check Mr. Woods' blog for updates of testing and updated events for this week.

Parents are reminded to keep abreast of their child's progress on Cornerstone and the blog for assignments.  During report cards conference, many parents were not aware of their child's grades and
daily updates from classwork.  It is important that parents check the blog for all assignments and projects.

8TH SCIENCE - 2/6/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/BR9W7

HOMEWORK:
2/8 - In NB -
  • Give examples of how differences in genes affect people.
  • What happens if an error occurs when DNA is copied?

WEEKLY QUIZ  - 2/7/17

7TH SCIENCE - 2/6/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/UP3DD

HOMEWORK: In NB
2/9 - 1. Describe or sketch each of the traits from the list, listing genotypes and phenotypes for each. Partial sketches are fine in this case.
2. Sketch two examples of your creature – one male and one female. The two examples must have different genotypes. Each sketch should have the genotypelisted for all traits.
3. Pick one of your single allele traits and create a sample pedigree for your creature. The pedigree should include at least 4 generations.
4. Show a dihybrid cross (using your 2 single allele traits—ex: AaBb x AaBb) List the phenotypic ratios.
5. Create 5 practice problems, using any of the traits. These should be word problems. Do not just write Aa x Aa

2/7 - WEEKLY QUIZ

6TH SCIENCE, RELIGION, SOCIAL STUDIES - 2/6/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/5YB5V

SCIENCE:
HOMEWORK:  2/9 -  How are physical and chemical changes similar and different?

2/9 - WEEKLY QUIZ

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Students should be working on their Powerpoint for American Black History Month.  The project was given on 1/23/17 and is due on 2/21/17

HOMEWORK:
2/8 - Use some information on ACHIEVE 3000 - In NB - Which civilizations flourished thousands of years ago in the land now known as Israel? Have students conduct research and complete a timeline. Divide students into small groups of three or four. Discuss the civilizations that students found in their research and identify/highlight five or six civilizations.

2/8 - WEEKLY QUIZ

RELIGION: 


HOMEWORK:

2/7 - in NB - What does the Church prepare for during Advent?
How do Isaiah and John the Baptist call us to prepare for Christ's coming?
2/7 - WEEKLY QUIZ




5TH SCIENCE AND RELIGION - 2/6/17

http://planbookedu.com/s/BJX2P

SCIENCE :
HOMEWORK:  2/8 - Google Classroom assignment.

2/7 - WEEKLY QUIZ

RELIGION:
2/7 - In NB - 1. What do we do during the four weeks of advent?
2. How did God speak to his people during the years of waiting?

2/8 - WEEKLY QUIZ