Weekly Vocabualry Words - 11/29/10

1. Incentives – factors that motivate and influence the behavior of households and
businesses; prices, profits, and losses act as incentives for participants to take action in a
market economy.

2. Indentured servitude – a contract between two people where one party agrees to work
without any or minimal compensation to pay back money or an opportunity provided by
the other

3. Indigenous - Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment
e.g., indigenous plants or the indigenous people of a country

4. Income Taxes – taxes paid by households and business firms on the income they
receive.

5. Indian Removal Act (1830) – Native Americans were forced to sign treaties agreeing to
move west of the Mississippi.

8th Science - 11/29/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_3433hb2qggw
HOMEWORK:
12/3 - 2 page report on AIDS.
11/30 - On construction paper- Mini Lab. Will be graded. Use lab sheet format.
DATA to be used for # 2 procedure - Textbook p. 411
Food and Protein
1 ounce meat
poultry, fish, or cheese 7 g
1 egg 7 g
1 cup of mild or yogurt 8 g
1/2 cup peas and beans 6 g
2 tablespoon peanut butter 9 g
1 cup rice or pasta 6 g
1 potato, baked 5 g
1 cup cooked vegetables 4 g
1 slice bread 3 g

Weekly Announcements - 11/29/10

CONGRATULATIONS TO 6TH GRADE who brought in a total of 305 cans.
Thanks to all who contributed in helping those who are less fortunate.
God Bless.

* Weekly Vocabulary words were given on 11/22/10. (last week)
* Students must begin to work on their History Day Fair projects.
* Students will be notified ahead of time when they will be tested. Lessons must be completed before test is scheduled.

7th Science - 11/29/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_342hjrjwjfx
HOMEWORK:
12/1 - On LL - Textbook p. 420 #1 -4 questions and answers.
12/3 - 2 page report on AIDS
Test on volcano on 12/1

6th Science - 11/29/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_341fqxhc8d4
HOMEWORK:
12/3 - 2 page report on AIDS
11/30 - Workbook - p. 10 - write out paragraph and underline answers on LL

5th Science - 11/29/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_340f8wc2jdz
HOMEWORK:
12/3 - 2 page report on AIDS. Written 4 pages; typed 2 pages
11/30 - Chapter 1 - Unit A- Draw and label plant and animal cell in notebook.

6th Social Studies - 11/29/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_339gv7ztpdz
HOMEWORK:
12/1 - On LL write a paragraph (6 sentences) on "What made it possible for Indus Valley farmers to harvest crops two times a year?"
12/3 - Chapter 6 - Vocabulary, People, Places definitions in notebook.

5th Social Studies - 11/29/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_338fjwcz4g3
HOMEWORK:
11/30 - Chapter 8 Vocabulary words in notebook.
12/2 - Chapter 8 People and Places definition in notebook.

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 11/22/10

1. Incentives – factors that motivate and influence the behavior of households and
businesses; prices, profits, and losses act as incentives for participants to take action in a
market economy.

2. Indentured servitude – a contract between two people where one party agrees to work
without any or minimal compensation to pay back money or an opportunity provided by
the other

3. Indigenous - Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment
e.g., indigenous plants or the indigenous people of a country

4. Income Taxes – taxes paid by households and business firms on the income they
receive.

5. Indian Removal Act (1830) – Native Americans were forced to sign treaties agreeing to
move west of the Mississippi.

8th Science - 11/22/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_337hchv5pg6
HOMEWORK:
11/24 - Textbook p. 271 # 1-2; p. 275 #1-3; p. 286 # 1-3 Q & A on LL

7th Science - 11/22/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_336hsr6khgr
HOMEWORK:
11/24 - Textbook - p. 251 #1-4 and p. 267 #1-2 Q & A on LL

6th Science - 11/22/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_335fs7mr4gf
HOMEWORK:
11/23 - Workbook p. 179 in NB - Questions and Answers

5th Science - 11/22/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_334vh46b9fb
HOMEWORK:
11/24 - 1. What are Earth's major layers? 2. Draw a model of Earth showing the different layers in NB.

6th Social-Studies - 11/22/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_333dd227x3r
HOMEWORK:
11/24 - Chap. 6 - 1. What challenges did the Indus farmers have to face? 2. How did they protect their crops? 3. What types of crops were grown? Q & A on LL

5th Social Studies - 11/22/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_332cv33x6p4
HOMEWORK:
11/23 - Write an essay of the "The First Thanksgiving" from the point of view of a young Pilgrim or a young Wampanoag. Use chapter 7, lesson 4 for information. 1-2 pages. Must have specific and accurate account.

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 11/15/10

1. Alpha Centauri

The closest bright star to our solar system.

2. aurora

A glow in a planet's ionosphere caused by the interaction between the planet's magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun.

3. antipodal point

The point that is directly on the opposite side of the planet; e.g., the Earth's north pole is antipodal to its south pole.

4. aphelion

The point in its orbit where a planet is farthest from the Sun.

5. apoapsis

The point in orbit farthest from the planet.

8th Science - 11/15/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_331gw4z3zhh
HOMEWORK:
11/17 - On LL - 1.What does an unformity tell you about the geology of an area.
2. How does an angular unconformity form?
11/19 - Textbook p. 325 # 1-3 on LL Q & A

7th Science - 11/15/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_330d5qfccd4
HOMEWORK:
11/16 - Textbook p. 235 # 1-4 on LL. Sentence format.
11/18 - Textbook p. 240-241 # 6 -20 on LL Q & A
11/19 - Textbook p. 241 # 24 on LL.

6th Science - 11/15/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_329fd65gbct
HOMEWORK:
11/16 - WB p. 191-192 in NB Q & A
11/18 - WB p. 173-174 in NB Q & A

5th Science - 11/15/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_328gnp9zvks
HOMEWORK:
11/17 - Textbook p. C15 # 1- 5 on LL. Sentence format.
11/18 - Textbook p. C27 # 1 - 5 on LL. Sentence format.

6th Social Studies - 11/15/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_327r4wz4f8j
HOMEWORK:

11/19 - PROCESS PAPER DUE.
11/18 - Chapter 5 vocabualry Test.

11/17 - LL - Textbook p. 126 - Thinking About Facts. Q & A
11/19 - On LL - Write 2 paragraphs comparing and contrasting polytheism and monotheism.

5th Social Studies - 11/15/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_325d6tp9zg9
HOMEWORK:
PROCESS PAPER DUE ON 11/19
11/18 - Chapter 6 Test-Questions were given in class on 11/17

11/16 - Chapter 6 - People and definitions only in notebook.
11/17 - Textbook p. 153 # 1-5 on LL - Sentence format.

Weekly Announcements - 11/8/10

Can Food Drive 2010! Students from each grade are asked to bring in any type of canned or boxed foods during the next two weeks. The food collection is then given to the Church. The Church will then give out the canned or boxed foods with a turkey to those that are in need in our community. The last day of collection is 11/24/10. OLQM thank you very much for your donations. God Bless.

The class that brings in the most canned or boxed foods will be rewarded with a pizza party!

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 11/8/10

1. Ethical consideration – a set of moral standards that is a factor when making decisions
or judgments.

2.Federal – anything pertaining to the national government, but not the state or local
government

3.Filibuster - The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking, for
the purpose of delaying legislative action

4. Genocide – the extermination of a cultural or racial group.

5. Demography – the study that emphasizes statistics to look at human population
distribution, population density, and trends in population.

8th Science - 11/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_321dqqn5kg2
HOMEWORK:
11/12 - Research on Tollund Man. Where was he found? How did he die? When did he die? Describe the place where he was found and items found on him.
11/10- Chapter 11 vocabulary words in NB

7th Science - 11/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_324hpzfs7dk
HOMEWORK:
Due 11/10 - LL - How rock slides, mudflows, avalanches, creep, and slump be prevented?
11/12 – LL – 1. What is cirque and how does it form?
2. How does plucking occur?
3. What are grooves?
4. What causes a mountain horn?

6th Science - 11/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_320g5httxdp
HOMEWORK:
Due 11/10 - WB - LL - p. 199 - Draw diagrams first, then answer questions. Sentence form.
11/12- LL - Workbook - p. 200 Do drawings then question and answers.

5th Science - 11/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_319d3tzmfgj
HOMEWORK:
DUE 11/10 - Chapter 7 vocabulary words in NB - Module C.
11/12 - LL - What are the three forces that act on Earth's crust? Use pp. C8-C9

6th Social Studies - 11/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_323fngp9jfq
HOMEWORK:
11/9 - LL - Text p. 125 - # 1- 3 questions & answers
11/12 - LL - Text p. 125 - # 4 & 5 Q & A

5th Social Studies - 11/8/10

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_322dk4xrwct
HOMEWORK:
11/9 - LL - How did Moctezuma and Cortes treat each other when they met?
11/12 - LL - Predict how Mexico might be different today if Moctezuma had defeated Cortes?