8th Science - 1/27/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZPwkZy0oOTCGMWWHh-kMlmXYO4no268krrPUDdh4A5M/pub

Homework:

1/29 - Vocabulary words will be given in class on 1/29/14

1/31 - Write an essay that explains why the offspring of two parents may or may not show much resemblance to either parent. 2+ pages.

7th Science - 1/27/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dqFUveyHJG774DpJ1U_5STgtg0h8kLCQgIvbvy1DGKQ/pub

Homework:

1/29 - Vocabulary words will be given in class on 1/29/14

1/31 - 2 page research paper on: Benjamin Franklin's  study of the Gulf Stream.
 

6th Science - 1/27/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPTvBdVJG9BWWNVPqMv5NZ0OmwQ1TGtT1fgvtDzMz4Y/pub

Homework:

1/29 - In vocabulary NB. Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

1/31 - LL.  WB . p. 313, # 1-13. Questions and Answers.
 

5th Science - 1/27/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PizgNIbjXRuFJAwjAq_-6E8pD1-gcnncmqA8JWhJPhY/pub

Homework:

1/29 - NB - Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

1/31 - LL - WB. p. 97-98.  Questions and answers

6th Social Studies - 1/27/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GIpFaKenX1Q444ZwkVCRe_YxS8Q-PT-R8nBtZjwzF3s/pub

Homework:

1/28 - Vocabulary words with definition in NB.  Words are found in Lesson Plan

1/30 -  Create a flow chart that shows the sequence of events for Rome from 509 B.C. to 100 B.C.

5th Social Studies -1/27/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CVkYtsAuUQ3aMW-EuSpXF2U8V-WrhGLqbJqhGocarsM/pub

Homework:

1/28 -Copy and define vocabulary words from lesson plan.

1/30 - LL.  Text p. 252, #1-10.  Thinking About Vocabulary.  Questions and Answers.

Weekly Reminders - 1/20/14

Students who we're working with me on their NHD projects, need to bring in they topic titles and categories for registration.    It's important that you start working on your projects.  Process appears are due 1/27/14.  Go to the NHD site for rules and criteria.  If you have any questions, please see me before the 27th.

NHD is opened to all students in grades 6, 7, and 8.  Extra credit will be given to students who are not part of the NHD PBL.

8th Science - 1/20/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTTZUiaNrFJEiT-i84YXELdS5Q8UsMFWBWKPyuQC4aU/pub

Homework:

1/22 - LL - Write a short essay using ALL the vocabulary words from the lesson plan.

1/24 - 2 page research report on various human genetics disorders. What causes genetic disorders and can it be fix?

* 12 font; Times Roman

* double space

* Black in only

* Must be in paragraph format.

* USB not accepted.

Do not start your research with: I'm going to tell you or I'm going to explain, etc.
Do not end with:  This is my essay .........   

Points will be deducted if criteria for research papers are not adhered too.

Details will be given in class!  REPORTS MUST BE HANDED IN ON DUE DATE. 

7th Science - 1/20/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uX7woWu-z6FRyT7x4BT4Aj1Wbr9cingXE6ob-VU_Iaw/pub

Homework:

1/22 -LL - Chapter 10. p. 287, Section Assessment: 1-4, Questions and Answers.
 
1/24 - LL - p. 291.  Using Math.  Write out question and show work.

6th Science - 1/20/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuXj1_DcM52xBqVhx01zpIo-2SbHOEpTNraHhhqIIZo/pub

Homework:

1/22 - LL - WB p. 265-266.  Questions and Answers.

1/24 - LL - WB p. 268.  Draw diagrams with label and answer questions in sentence form.

5th Science - 1/20/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tp0kOdIfMBwsf4HBjKr_t8OleecesGITTn0vD8W30Vg/pub

Homework:

1/23 -LL - Draw and label parts of a food chain or a food pyramid.  Create your own food chain or pyramid by following the directions from your textbook.

1/24 - LL.  Writing a Story.  Stories have a setting, characters, and a sequence of events.  They also have a theme, or central idea.  Write a story whose theme is "A changing ecosystem."  Make sure events in your story involve the lives or activities of your characters.

6th Social Studies - 1/20/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nA7PEKwD8X-QgtJuEtHzQsHyVqYuGZVgxikhiG0-mbI/pub

Homework:

1/22 -  Bring in Greek foods.  Greek Food Project

1/23 - Complete Science Portfolio Project booklet.  Will be a Project grade.

1/24 - Map of the Month.  No extension!

5th Social Studies - 1/20/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sldFVgd3BxE1FaRWGlGKi310oIRCwYTyw40Jc4eUvIc/pub

Homework:

1/22 - LL - Textbook p. 241 - # 1-4.  Questions and Answers.

1/23 - LL - Textbook p. 250 - # 1-4. Questions and Answers.

1/24 - Map of the Month.  No extension!

NHD Projects

Students who we're working with me on their NHD projects, need to bring in they topic titles and categories for registration.    It's important that you start working on your projects.  Process appears are due 1/27/14.  Go to the NHD site for rules and criteria.  If you have any questions, please see me before the 27th.

NHD is opened to all students in grades 6, 7, and 8.

Weekly Reminders - 1/13/14

Students/Parents:

This week students will be taking the Mid-Terms.  Please read the monthly calendar carefully for subject schedules.

Review notes for Science and Social Studies were given to grades 5,6,7 & 8 last week.  Please check student's notebooks for notes to be studied.

1/17 - 11:00 Dismissal.  There will be After-School.

8th Science - 1/13/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnEdefRXQx42QSZjtAKMMGOokn_35sAVFGP8UMwT6w8/pub

1/14 - Define vocabulary words in NB

1. cells

2. cytoplasm

3.  chromosome

4. nucleus

5. mitochondria

6. chloroplast

7.  nuclear membrane

8. cell membrane

9. cellulose

10. endoplasmic reticulum

1/15 - Bring in a RAW egg, salt and  bowl with cover that can store the egg, 1 cup of water and salt.

1/17 - It will NOT be done in class. Complete lab book from experiment on diffusion/osmosis. All pages MUST be completed.  Will be graded.

7th Science - 1/13/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePbLU3Spgj5qxX6cUwnf4wok5QVCwwMAA4piqZotcaI/pub

1/15 - Write vocabulary definitions for each word in NB

1.  weathering

2. mechanical weathering

3. ice wedging

4. chemical weathering

5. oxidation

6. climate

7. soil

8. humus

9. soil profile

10.horizon

11. litter

12. leaching

1/15  - lab book on soil MUST be completed.

1/17 -  LL - Research how contour plowing, strip cropping, and terracing maintain soil fertility and reduce erosion. 

6th Science - 1/13/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tSaVYpkZvZEHEZhxv1L7dO2oKwnuQhlEeJcqGe6Vyag/pub
1/15 - Write vocabulary definitions for each word in NB

1.  heat

2. convection

3. kinetic energy

4.conduction

5. temperature

6. radiation

7. thermometer

8. potential energy

9. insulation

10. Sun

1/17 -  WB p. 232. Q and A in NB.  Write out questions and draw the diagrams.

6th Social Studies - 1/13/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7tKN7GF0bM_q7OWlrP1Nzf5LEZ2VM_gsRWxuIIswHA/pub

1/14 - Write definitions for each vocabulary words in NB

1.  acropolis

2. assembly

3. democracy

4. harbor

5. jury

6. monarchy

7. oligarchy

8. peninsula

9. philosophy

10. polis

1/16 - Choose a topic from Ancient Greece ( cities, food, people, technology, etc.) and write a poem or song about it.  LL.

5th Science - 1/13/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RgbGXr7QeCGS-NdBgP9FxTjhN5rSKyw3a0nKsmpD3AA/pub

1/15 - Write definitions for each vocabulary words in NB

1.  ecosystem

2.  ecology

3.  biotic factor

4.  abiotic factor

5.  population

6.  community

7.  habitat

8. niche

9.  energy

10.  minerals

1/17 - In NB - Choose a species and draw an ecosystem for that species.

5th Social Studies - 1/13/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dbQQKwSyuPUsKYZUvWm4a_RrsgpHFehNlOO4Q4nCDVU/pub

1/14 - Vocabulary words with definition in NB

1.  debtor

2. elevation

3. proprietors

4. relief

5. tolerate

6. Pennsylvania

7. New York

8. Georgia

9. Rhode Island

10. Maryland

11. covenant

1/16 -  Textbook p. 213: 1 - 3 in NB. Questions and answers.

Weekly Reminders - 1/6/14

Dear students/parents:

Welcome back! Hoped you all had a wonderful, peaceful, and restful time-off! Thanks to the students and parents for all the wonderful and thoughtful Christmas presents.  It was graciously appreciated.

MOY exams will be administered the week of  January 12th.  Please read the calendar for exam schedule.  Work done from September to December will need to be studied. (Unit 1-Unit III). Review all vocabulary words, quizzes, tests, & homework.

1/10 - 12:00 Dismissal

8th Science - 1/6/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ALG7iCgwS23xxyu1Lk4G9Kh98cXZXnNDVlXqpeW1FM/pub

Homework:

1/7 - NB - Write a sentence (not a question) for each vocabulary word from the lesson plan.

1/9 - NB - Draw and label plant cell

7th Science - 1/6/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LwktMEc6DnEIRQMz4N9HuN0gE1BJPlpDjYPPOjXS8wk/pub

Homework:

1/7 - Using Math p. 235 on LL. Must show work.

1/9 - CHANGE  OF HOMEWORK
In your activity book, make up the topic and hypothesis.  Use the information below to fill in the observation,materials and procedures etc.  The three questions are given to you and must be answered in the conclusion.  Use charts, tables or any type of graphic organizers if needed

Using Variable, Constants, and controls:  Gabriel Nunez Acosta wanted to know if planting grass on a slope would prevent soil from being washed away.  To find out, he put the same amount and kind of soil in two identical pans.  In one of the pans, he planted grass.  To create equal slopes for his test, he placed identical wooden wedges under one end of each pan.  He was careful to pour the same amount of water at the same rate over the soil in the two pans.

What is Gabriel Nunez control?  What factors in his activity are constants?  What is the variable he is testing?

6th Science - 1/6/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hLpHCpfvPJJFg_IykNjJvG0P1T40L-_U3pyCQGYmN-w/pub

Homework:

1/7 - NB - Write a sentence (not questions) for each of the vocabulary words from the lesson plan. Skip lines and underline the vocabulary terms.

1/9 - In NB- WB p. 257, questions and answers ( # 1-14)

6th Social Studies - 1/6/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10EIQV5mWUcjZoKMXhRKfzvoAK99Yjhwa-9Th1VbE2IY/pub

Homework:

1/8 -  NB - Write a sentence for each vocabulary words from the lesson plan. Do not write questions as sentences.  Underline the word/s in each sentence.

1/10 - LL - Textbook p. 201.  1-5.  Write questions and answer in full sentences

5th Science - 1/6/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s4WAcnglvJ9S4ngTvxPshSKRdrExDUoHIgDSqmDoJUk/pub

Homework:

1/7 - In NB - Write a sentence (not a question) for each vocabulary words from the lesson plan.

1/9 - In NB.  Workbook p. 89.  # 1-15, Questions and Answers. Skip lines for each question.

5th Social Studies - 1/6/14

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0ISlMpbFLFBtaUy7GPO962Uk_8Ta4EGk7163-By3_M/pub

Homework:

1/8 -In NB - Write a sentence for each vocabulary words from the lesson plan.  Do not write questions for sentences.  It must be a proper sentence. Underline the vocabulary word/s in each sentence.

1/10 - LL - Questions and Answers. Textbook p. 220 - Thinking About Vocabulary 1-5 AND Thinking About Facts # 1 & 3