Reminders -11/5/12

5-8 grades must copy and define vocabulary words from the lesson plan in Vocabulary notebook.

11/9 - Weekly Quiz on vocabulary words.  Students should be studying these vocabulary words every night.

*  Process paper due for grades 5,6,7,8.  NHD line on the right side of my blog.  Click on link for details.  NHD project is research and worked on at home.  Students in grades 5-8 were shown how to use the link.   There will be certain days, after school, that I will assist students with their NHD project.

8th Science - 11/5/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1N3FqmlEekP7_RwGerIVsdKR-G5p3TeFDd5ZbXgKfDpE
Homework:
11/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words in vocabulary NB
11/8 - LL - 2 paragraphs for each question:
1.  Explain how you could have a net velocity of zero while walking on an ocean liner that is moving very slowly.
2.  How does the momentum of a semi-truck moving at 5 mph compare with the momentum of a car moving at 5 mph in the same direction?
3.  Explain the transformations of energy involved in a person bowling.


11/9 - Process paper due

7th Science - 11/5/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1CFDSmm8vfdKgjoCmVqYcMewOKodXK3U2cQNrJHHRjoc
Homework:
11/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson in Vocabulary NB
11/8 - On LL - Write 2 paragraphs for each question (6-8 sentences) on:
1.  How does a feedback system work? 2 para.
2.  How do caffeine and alcohol affect the nervous system? 2 para.

11/9 - Process paper due.

6th Science - 11/5/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1XkGkhrrxumNiaFcWhQjgBGZik1wIy5LfyLSZkpU5ogg
Homework:
11/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson in vocabulary NB.
11/7 - Copy and answer each question on LL
1.  What fuels does Earth's crust provide?
2.  How does Earth's magnetic field affect magma?
3.  What causes Earth's plates to move?
4.  What forms if there a continent on each side of convergent boundaries.  Give example.

5th Science - 11/5/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1hYs-4pUASTJAMIiQV4GVqdshxB6UBQ6y4qyxUEmePDQ
Homework:
11/6 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.
11/9 - How does air pressure change with altitude? Why.  Write a page.  3 paragraphs on LL.  Copy question.  Neatly.

6th Social Studies - 11/5/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1gg4yWliTj_baJ5qT2RDa3LSQHWlyTPsOH59tAyzhaHQ
Homework:
11/5 - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan in vocabulary NB.
11/8 - NHD Process paper due

5th Social Studies - 11/5/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1iCHmEuQivA4-mw-xReWu7gmxcZ6R-zDuVDeeUpEvNjE
Homework:
11/6 - Copy vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocabulary NB.  Define each word.
11/8 - NHD process paper due.

Reminders - 10/22/12

Unit 1 Exams will be administer this week.  Students were given past Science and Social Studies weekly quizzes on 10/19/12 to study.

A reminder that students in grades 6-8 should be working on their NHD projects at home.

8th Science - 10/22/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1CMKD9ALJbSW4YaRC-Voa1C5wg812HrPjeI85aMe9xQ8
HOMEWORK:
10/23 - Copy and define vocabulary words in Science vocabulary NB
10/24 - LL - Write a paragraph (8 sentences) comparing and contrasting chemical and mathematical equations.
10/25 - 2 minutes- Power-point Presentation - Design an experiment to determine rate of spoilage of two pieces of bread, one containing an inhibitor, such as BHT, and the other container no inhibitor.
Follow the Scientific Method; Independent and Dependent variables. Control and constant.

7th Science - 10/22/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=13Fys-Hz6SDYObZljeiB26pDi2c_NYTj95A5b8etKiYI
HOMEWORK:
10/23 - In Science vocabulary NB - Copy and define each vocabulary word.

6th Science - 10/22/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1DNt4u3uOXQ7-wNheaMqBHVt_cFSFzOWoMHUeY9_KOQo
HOMEWORK:
10/23 - Copy and define each of the vocabulary words in Vocabulary Notebook.
10/24 - LL - Online research.  1 page on: How can fossils give us clues about ancient environment?

5th Science - 10/22/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1tuVkOjCa7UR7cDHcw9ne8QFvi2JD1kZR9toqVnekm2g
HOMEWORK:
10/23 - Science vocabulary NB - Copy and define each of the vocabulary words.
10/26 - LL - Textbook p. D73- Questions and answers.  Skip lines for each question.

Study words for Weekly Quiz

6th Social Studies - 10/22/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ldsGPoEFHzoINVRbAjPHFXYrps9wfKuA5OvktslwqOg
HOMEWORK:
10/23 - SS vocabulary NB - Copy and define each vocabulary words from the lesson plan.

10/25 - LL - 2 paragraphs (6-8 sentences) on the effect of the Nile River on ancient Egypt civilization.  Tell about the problems the Nile caused and what people did to solve them.

Students should be working on their NHD project.

5th Social Studies - 10/22/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Y6Yq9m4ItX83G34yZHiqcWfCap75HSlP_jY8qhrg3Iw
HOMEWORK:
10/23 - SS vocabulary NB - Copy and define each of the 10 vocabulary words from lesson plan.
10/25 - LL - Write the definition and a sentence for each of the vocabulary words.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' students visits with GREEN HORIZONS at the New York Botanical Garden 10/18/12

A select group of students spent an exciting day at the New York Botanical Garden

      Exploring the Secrets of Healthy Forest Soil; searching insects in the forest; making healthy compost; environmental Science were just a few examples of their learning experence.

                                                             Restoring an Old-Growth Forest

                                                        Healthy Composting with Junior Scouten

                     Students learned about Salamanders that lives on the forest ground  with Jessica Schuler     
                                                                 and Erica DeLuca
                                                          http://youtu.be/BSQcSiblKJ0

Weekly Reminders - 10/15/12

ITBS continues this week.  See school blog for schedule.
10/18 - Dismissal is 12:00

Students in 6,7,8 should be working on the NHD theme each day.

8th Science - 10/15/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1GBrNl04_Xo-6uD2xYm2jaIeivFsE-FDsbvbyreLMia4
HOMEWORK:
10/16 -On LL - Textbook - Chapter 5, Lesson 1, Assessment 1-3. Q & A

10/18 - LL and Q&A = 1.  How distance traveled compared to displacement?
2. Predict what will happen to a ball if it bounces off the bumper of an approaching car.
3.  Describe the collision that will occur.

7th Science - 10/15/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1LyG2miDAV6L49GwaUFKIDBjEqcBbnB7ZGaQHC4Ykm1g
HOMEWORK:
10/16 - On LL - Q&A -1.  Draw label the parts of a neuron.
2.  Compare the central and peripheral nervous system.
3.  Explain sensory and motor neurons.


10/18 - On LL - Q&A - 1. What type of stimulus your ears respond to?
2.  Describe the sensory receptors for the eyes and nose.
3.  Explain why the brain is insensitive to pain.

6th Science - 10/15/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=17yS-JLt2umXXREfguzXni4yxPosTrbTUAFxu-0X5jOg
HOMEWORK:
10/18 - On LL - Do a Timeline for the major events that occur during St. Francis Assisi lifetime.
What scientific events took place during that time?  Save pictures on a power-point or a flash-drive.

5th Science - 10/15/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1A_MG9wWutddgabsRn3Ht-9OZL2fP-Dn9LT2mdAFk9Zw
Homework:
10/19 - On LL - Write a sentence using each vocabulary word in the lesson plan.  Underline the vocabulary word.  Do no write questions.

6th Social Studies - 10/15/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1SqPYka0p1fR-OvcQiPr9f2Y_k5wiHGFf9Hxuh2lO NiI
HOMEWORK:
10/19 - Research the artwork during time of St. Francis of Assisi.  You can do a power-point of the artwork or save  pictures on a flash drive.

5th Social Studies - 10/15/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1-Yo4s897ok2Z3uaqSUbnF2xsi7MHJybDRPYVmggR1-U
HOMEWORK:
10/17 - On LL - Questions and answers.  Use textbook for information.
1.  Explain industrial growth
2. Define urbanization
3.  How has technology impacted on the US and Canada?

8th Science - 10/8/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1zsWO375TCjWUOrgBe1MnN2oUunD-tWxs1p9DQUbYtZI
HOMEWORK:
10/10 - Copy vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.  Write a complete definition for each word or phrase.
10/11 - On LL - Create your own element.  Describe where it would be placed on the periodic table and why.  Include an electron dot diagram for your element.  Will be graded as a project grade.


10/12 - 2013 NHD topic due. http://www.nhd.org/ .  Bring in at least 4-5 topics. 

7th Science - 10/8/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1gMSkTUZxUW1_OReUccnBiLu4j07qzF3r96HIMLP-Z8A
10/10 - Copy vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.  Write a complete definition for each word or phrase.
10/11 - On LL - List and describe the four major functions of blood.
10/12 - 2013 NHD topic due. http://www.nhd.org/ .  Bring in at least 4-5 topics. 

6th Science - 10/8/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1SQT9FTrIwu3ueSXlX7MdxZVWl2Wd8J8jQ0UlseOw6oM
HOMEWORK:
10/10 - Copy vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.  Write a complete definition for each word or phrase.
10/11 - On LL - WB p. 219- Questions and answers. 1-12

5th Science - 10/8/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1tooKmXydwqzy91xUjMOUSObW_ElGhAQzu4zi_9QxyZ0
HOMEWORK:
10/10 - Copy vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.  Write a complete definition for each word or phrase.
10/11 - LL - Workbook p. 207- 1-14. Questions and answers

6th Social Studies - 10/8/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1fjSw4ryVjEZ39JbvMZazBV4GsQVQirhweQNXuVMBQYw
HOMEWORK:
10/10 - Copy vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.  Write a complete definition for each word.
10/12 - On LL - Write 2 paragraphs responding to the laws found in the Code of Hammurabi.  How did they protect the people of Babylon?

10/12 - Research topic for 2013 NHD project. Type the name and introduction of topic. http://www.nhd.org/.

5th Social Studies - 10/8/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Q0k0lFzV9K_YEcZDERpMbs_T8FLQVoaWqIZ0NgmYFVM
HOMEWORK:
10/10 - Write vocabulary words from lesson plan in Vocab. NB.  Must write complete definitions.
10/12 - On LL - Textbook p. 668; 1-10.  Thinking About Facts. Write out questions and answer in complete sentences.  Skip lines. Black or blue ink only.