8th Science - 1/31/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_394cx2h2qpm
2/2/ On LL - p. 77 Big 8 Review # 72 -76 Question & answers.
2/4 - On LL - p. 76 Big 8 - Questions & Answers 68-71

Weekly Announcements - 1/31/11

Parents/Students:
Week of 1/31 to 2/4 - (Monday until Friday) Science Fair Projects are due as stated in past blogs. Please do not wait for the last day to bring in projects. I may not be able to see everyone's project if everyone waited for the last day. One week is given towards the projects as teaching must continue the next week. Therefore, late projects WILL NOT be accepted.

Mrs. Ramsey

7th Science - 1/31/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_393f3v7qzg4
2/2 - On LL p. 481 Textbook - Solving Problem. Write out problem and questions when answering.
2/4 - On LL - Textbook - p. 485 Questions and answers.

6th Science - 1/31/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_392gfx44pf2

5th Science - 1/31/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_391dkrbq4g6

6th Social Studies - 1/31/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_390f7q9tkc8

5th Social Studies - 1/31/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_389h2z9gg6

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 1/24/11

1. Pie chart – used to display data that adds up to 100%

2. Place – a particular city, village, or area with distinctive physical and human
characteristics that distinguishes it from other places.

3. Plains - landform feature characterized by gentle slopes and minimum of local relief

4. Plateau – landform features characterized by high elevation and gentle upland slopes
(e.g., the Grand Canyon area of the United States.

5. Platform - A formal declaration of the principles on which a group, such as a political
party, makes its appeal to the public.

8th Science - 1/24/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_388gr5vw6x5
1/25 - On LL - Life Science Textbook p. 107 & 110 including challenge question. Answers only.
1/28 - On LL - Life Science Text p. 114 # 1-10 answers only

7th Science - 1/24/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_387d36mzmgn
1/25 - Text p. 450 Problem Solving on LL including think critically.
1/28 - On LL - Mini Lab on p. 467. Set up your own lab sheet.

6th Science - 1/24/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_386gn4w9n3x
1/26 - Workbook p. 13 - Draw and answer questions on LL - Sentence form

5th Science - 1/24/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_385cz59dvgs
1/26 - On LL - Workbook p. 50 Draw and answer questions - sentence form.

6th Social Studies - 1/24/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_384dfszn7c7
1/28 - On LL - Text p. 220 Thinking About Vocabulary 1-10 questions & answers

5th Social Studies - 1/24/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_383cf48r7fh
1/28 - Text p. 252 - On LL - Thinking About Vocabulary 1-10 Questions & Answers

Reminders - Week of 1/17/11

Parents/Students:
Mid-Year exams has begun. It is important that students have their necessary books to study each night. Exam schedules are listed on the Monthly Calender and the teacher's Blog.

All assignments must be handed in on time. All assignments are posted on the blog, therefore if absent, assignments must be completed on return to school.

Weekly Vocabulary Words were given on 1/10/11. See Blog for that week.

Science Fair Projects are due the week of January 31st - February 4th. Projects WILL NOT be accepted after 2/4/11.

8th Science - 1/17/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_382hbbnsrg5
1/21/11 - 2 page report on a "Hereditary Disease" of your choice and its effect. Follow proper format for typing report. If written, it should be 4 pages. NEATLY.

7th Science - 1/17/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_381hmrc8bfm
1/21/11 - 2 page report on "Cloning." What are the issues that are debated on cloning. The pros and cons. Typed: 12 font, Times Romans, black ink, double space, and 1 inch margins on all 4 sides.

6th Science - 1/17/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_380p6qmgmg3
1/21/11 - 2 page report on Gregor Mendel and his theory on Genetics. Typed: 12 font, Times Romans, black ink, double space, and 1 inch margins on all 4 sides.

5th Science - 1/17/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_379czsc8bcr
1/21/11 - 2 page report on, "What is Heredity and how does it affect living organism?" It can be typed or written. Typed must be 12 font, black ink, Time Romans, 1 inch margins on all 4 sides, and double space. Written should be 3-4 pages (equivalent to 2 typed pages)

6th Social Studies - 1/17/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_378cfxqzkf5
1/20 - On LL - Write 2 paragraphs comparing democracy in Athens with democracy in the United States. Neatly.

5th Social Studies - 1/17/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_377cn6c3rfx
1/20 - On LL - Textbook p. 252 # 1-10 Thinking About Vocabulary. Questions and Answers. Underline answers and skip a line for each question.

SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES MID-YEAR SCHEDULE

1/21 - Social Studies Exam
1/27 - Science Exam

Outlines were posted on the blog last week. Notebooks should be taken home each night for review.

Vocabulary Test - Words from September to December 1/14/11

1. Biovorous - An organism that can convert biological material into energy for sustenance.

2. Biostasis - A state in which the cell's and tissue structure of an organism are preserved so that they can be restored again with the help of cell repair machines.

3. Abiotic stress - The non-living environmental factors like drought, extreme cold, heat, high winds that has negative effects on the organisms in a specific environment.

4. Anaerobe - The organisms that thrive and grow in an environment without oxygen.

5. Cytology - The branch of science under life science that deals with the study of cell structure. 6 . astonish- to surprise greatly; amaze

7. conscience- the sense within you that tells you when you are doing right or wrong

8. encounter- to meet by chance; an unexpected meeting; to be faced with

9. hoarse- rough and deep sounding; having a harsh voice

10. novel – an often long, and usually complex fictional story.

11. Personification: is giving human traits (qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics) to non-living objects (things, colors, qualities, or ideas).

For example: The window winked at me. The verb, wink, is a human action. A window is a non-living object.

12.Metaphor: is when you use two nouns and compare or contrast them to one another. Unlike simile, you don't use "like" or "as" in the comparison.

13.Simile: is when you compare two nouns (persons, places or things) that are unlike, with "like" or "as."

14.Imagery: involves one or more of your five senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight).

15.Repetition: is when you have a word and use it more than once.

16. Agnostic - a person who says that it is impossible for human beings to know or to prove the existence of God.

17. Schism - a split, as in the split between the Western and Eastern Orthodox churches.

18. Prophet - a person called by God to speak for him.

19. Epistle - a letter; in the New Testament there are twenty-one epistles.

20. Consecration - the part of the Eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ1.

21. adapt - to adjust oneself to different conditions

22. collaboration - working together on a project

23. conclusion - a result outcome

24. algebraic equation - statement of the equality of two expressions formulated by applying to a set of variables the algebraic operations

25. constraints - limitation or restriction

26. camouflage- a disguise that helps to hide

27. reservoir- a place where water is collected and stored

28. silhouette- the outline of a person or thing

29. image- a picture of something

30. commotion- noisy confusion

31. Accelerate - to speed up

32. Accelerator - a machine which accelerates charged particles to high energies

33. Antimatter - matter that is exactly the opposite in every way from its matter counterpart: antiquark/quark; positron/electron

34. Atom - the smallest unit of a chemical element, made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons

35. Beam - a ray of light; a group of particles traveling together along a well-defined path

36. Discrimination - treatment based on class or category rather than individual merit.

37. Disenfranchised - deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote

38. Disparities – lack of equality.

39. Dispute - a disagreement or argument about something important

40. Distributor – a firm that sells and delivers merchandise to retail stores or acts as an
intermediary in business.

41. Multiple - A number that is the product of a given number and any whole number.

42. Mixed Number - A number that is made up of a whole number and a fraction.

43. Conjunction - A compound statement formed by joining two statements with the connective and.

44. Composite Number - A whole number greater than 1 that has more than two factors.

45. Capacity - The amount, usually of liquid, a container can hold.

46. Canonize: To declare somebody as a saint.

47. Beseech: To ask earnestly or beg somebody to do something.

48. Memoir: a biography or an account of historical events, especially one written from personal knowledge.

49. Orthodox: a follower of traditional or established beliefs or rules, or a member of an Orthodox denomination.

50. Persist: to continue steadily or obstinately despite problems, difficulties, or obstacles.

51. ambition- a desire to achieve a goal; longing for a position of power

52. debris- scattered fragments; ruins; garbage

53. ineffective- not producing the intended effect; incapable

54. pneumonia- a serious lung infection that can cause lung inflammation,

high fever, and difficulty breathing.

55. temptation- something one strongly wants, but maybe shouldn’t have.

UPDATED EVENTS 1/11/10

1/14/11 - This week vocabulary test is based on words given from September 2010 to December 2010.

Weekly Vocabualry Words - 1/10/11

1. hemoglobin - a red-colored protein contained in red blood cells; carries oxygen to body cells.
2. monoploid - having one set of chromosomes.
3. maxilliped - one of the first three pairs of legs on an arthropod.
4. plumage - feathers of a bird.
5. pivot - joint where bones can rotate around each other.

Weekly Announcements - 1/10/11

* SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS: All students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8 MUST have their completed Science Fair Projects ready for presentation the Week of January 31st, 2011.
* Students were given the process, methods, setup and criteria on how the projects must be done.
* No LATE projects will be accepted. Students were given enough time to prepare for projects.
No Exception since students need to be graded for Report Card.
* Students who did not complete a project will receive a failing grade.

Outlines for Exams were posted last week. See last week's blog.

Mrs. Ramsey

8th Science - 1/10/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_374d76sc2gk
1/11 - Test on Photosynthesis - Draw and label process of photosynthesis.
1/12 - Draw and label flower parts on page 461 in NB
1/14 - Chapter 16 vocabulary words in NB

7th Science - 1/10/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_373gf4bt8dt
1/11 - Mitosis test. Students will draw and label process of mitosis.
1/12 - On LL - Textbook p. 452 _ 1-3. Q & A
1/14 - On LL p. 458 # 1-3 Q & A

6th Science - 1/10/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_37533bswkc4
1/11 - WB p. 85-86 - Questions and answers in NB.
1/12 - WB p. 89 in NB - Questions and Answers.
1/14 - Lesson 5 vocabulary test.

5th Science - 1/10/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_3693n2w78d6
1/12 - Animal Traits - lesson 8 (Unit A) Students will be given questions in class to be answered at home using their text.
1/14 - Lesson 9 vocabulary test. Unit A - Animal Adapststion

6th Social Studies - 1/10/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_371gt3qqvcq
1/11 - Chapter 8 vocabulary words including people and places in NB.
1/13 - Chapter 8 Test.

5th Social Studies - 1/10/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_370hrxsrsgn
1/11 - Test on 10 questions with vocabulary words given on 1/7/11.
1/13 - Chapter 9 vocabulary words in NB. Including people, vocabulary, and places.

Study Outlines - Science 5,6,7,8;

8th Grade Science Study Outline for Quarterly Exam

Chapter 2 - Draw and label parts of an atom. Describe half-life and how it is calculated.

Chapter 3 - Explain the difference between a period and a group on the periodic table.

Chapter 4- Describe the arrangement of electrons in an atom. Construct a model for methane.

Chapter 5 - Study vocabulary words and the difference between physical and chemical change. What evidence might tell you that a chemical reaction has occurred?

Chapter 6 - Describe how to calculate speed. Explain how to calculate velocity and acceleration. Describe what energy is and describe some of its form. What is the law of conservation of momentum. Describe the collision that will occur when you roll a ball at a basketball. Predict what will happen to a ball if it bounces off the bumper of an approaching car.

Chapter 7 and 9 vocabulary words.

Chapter 15 - Draw and label the stomata and the role it plays in the exchange of gases needed for and released during photosynthesis. What is the relationship between stimuli and tropisms in plants.

7th Grade Science Study Outline for Quarterly Exam

Chapter 2 - What are waves and how do they carry energy? Describe wavelength, frequency and wave speed. Draw wavelength label each level.

Chapter 3 - How is light reflected from rough and smooth surfaces? How does a plane mirror forms an image? What is the difference between a concave and convex mirror? How does microscopes magnify objects?

Chapter 4 - Study matter and the kinetic theory of matter. Why do some things float while others sink?

Chapter 5 - What are the different types of solutions that can exist and how do they form? Describe homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures.

Chapter 6 - How do objects become electrically charged? Describe how lightning is formed?Chapter 15 - Chemistry of living things and what makes up Earth? List the organic compounds that make up life. Describe the processes of diffusion and osmosis.

6th Grade Science Study Guidelines for Quarterly Exam

UNIT 1 - Chapter 1 - What are the characteristics of living things? What are the divisions of the Plant Kingdom? How are vascular plants different from nonvascular plants? What are vertebrates and invertebrates?

UNIT B - Chapter 3 - What are cells and what activities do all living things perform? Draw and label plant and animal cells. What are elements and compounds?Lesson 4 - What is a life cycle? Describe mitosis and meiosis. Differentiate sexual and asexual reproduction.

UNIT D - Chapter 7 - How does Wegener's hypothesis explain why Earth's surface must be moving? How do earthquakes happen? How do volcanoes form?

UNIT E - Chapter 9 - State properties of matter. How are elements and atoms related? Name the different types of mixtures. How is energy related to motion? What are some sources of energy?

UNIT F - Chapter 12 - Study speed, distance, forces, motion, acceleration, and momentum

6TH SOCIAL STUDIES STUDY OUTLINE FOR QUARTERLY

Name the five themes of geography and give examples. Learn the different kinds of maps.Chapter 1 - Why do geographers divide the world into regions? How does culture, values, and religion shape people's life?

Chapter 2 - How do sources help us to learn about the past? primary, secondary, oral, and written.

Chapter 3 - What did early people do to survive? How did life on Earth change during the Old Stone Age and when the New Stone Age begin?

Chapter 4 - How did the Nile's yearly floods help ancient Eqyptian farmers? How did Eqypt's social pyramid shape life in the New Kingdom?

Chapter 5 - In what ways did Mesopotamian farmers adapt to and change their environment? How did cuneiform help Sargon to create and rule an empire in Mesopotamia? How did the writings in the Torah shape Judaism?

Chapter 6 - How did the Indus River contribute to a new civilization? How did the Vedas shape Indian culture? What did the Buddha teach?

Chapter 7 - How did the Huang River affect Chinese civilization? What were oracle bones? How did farmers help make Shiduangdi's empire strong

5th Science Study Outline for Quarterly Exam

UNIT A - Chapter 1 - What is the basic unit of life? Know how to draw and label an animal and plant cell. What traits are used to classify plants? How do the life cycles of mosses and ferns differ?

Unit C - Chapter 7 - Earth changing crust. What makes the crust move? Name the layers of the earth.How are earthquakes measured?

Unit E - Chapter 12 - List some properties of matter. What is matter made of ? How is a compound different from an element?

Unit F - Newton's First law of Motion, Second and Third Laws

5th Social Studies Study Outline for Quarterly Exam

Chapter 1 - Why is the United States a diverse country?What is primary and secondary sources? How does studying the past help historians and how does it affect us today?

Chapter 2 - What are the five regions of the United States?What are some natural resources that can be found in the US?

Chapter 3 - What did the Maya civilization achieve? How did the Aztec create their empire?Chapter 4 - How did the Hopi, Iroquois, Natchez, Tlingit and Lakota Sioux use their environment?

Chapter 5 - What changes were made through trading and exploration across Europe, Africa and Asia?

Chapter 6 - How did the meeting of Columbus and the Taino people change the world? Learn the Spanish explorers and their discoveries.

Chapter 7 - Explain the early European settlements in New England. Who helped the colony of Jamestown survive?

Chapter 8 - Why did the Puritans decide to come to North America? How did William Penn help to build the colony of Pennsylvania?

Welcome to 2011

Dear Parents/Students:

Welcome to 2011! Happy New Year.

* As shown under each lesson plan, this week's homework requires the completion of History Fair projects and a list of 4 or more Science Fair topics. It is important that they are handed in on time.

* Next week Quarterly Exams study outlines will be given for students to review. There will not be time for History Fair and Science Fair projects.

The link for the History Fair projects is posted. Parents and students can visit: NHD (see blog) for information and instructions on completing projects. All projects must be completed AT HOME.

8th Science - 1/3/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_362dgsv8xhf

Homework:

1/4-1/7- Science Fair Topics due. Must have at least 4 topics for approval. Powerpoint and digital documentary. No boards

7th Science - 1/3/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_361fn8m9wg4

Homework:

1/4-1/7 - Science Fair Topics due. Must have at least 4 topics for approval. Powerpoint presentation.

6th Science - 1/3/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_3609h8dprfn

Homework:

1/4-1/7- Science Fair topics due. Must have at least 4 topics for approval. Powerpoint presentations

5th Science - 1/3/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_359rz8xczcs

Homework:

1/4-1/7- Science Fair topics due. Students must have at least 4 topics for approval. Topics must be approved by me.

6th Social-Studies - 1/3/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_358gcgjtmfv

Homework:

1/6/11 - History Fair projects due. All projects must be completed and saved on a flash drive (USB)

5th Social-Studies - 1/3/11

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddw24msz_357g87rpwdj

HOMEWORK:

11/6 - History Fair Projects due. Projects must be completed and saved on flash drives.