5th Social-Studies-10/4/10

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HOMEWORK:
10/5 - On LL - What are the five regions of the United States? Under each region, list some special features of those regions.
10/7 - Chapter 2-Lesson 1 and 2 vocabulary and places definitions in notebook. Must be signed by parents.

Weekly Announcements - 9/27

Parents/Students
Topics and research for National History Day is due by 10/1.
Study for exams this week.
All assignments must be completed. Late homework will not be accepted.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST CHECK BLOG DAILY FOR RECENT UPDATES.

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/27/10

1. Bigotry – intolerance and prejudice; obstinate and unreasoning attachment to one's own
belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them

2. Bill of Rights – first ten amendments to the Constitution ratified in 1791, these
amendments limit governmental power and protect basic rights and liberties of
individuals.

3. Bipartisan - supported by members of two parties, especially two major political parties

4. Boundary – the limit or extent within which a system exists or functions, including a
social group, at state, or physical feature.

5. Branches of Government – established in the U.S. Constitution to divide the power of
government between legislative, executive and judicial branches

8th Science - 9/27/10

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HOMEWORK:
9/29 -Research and report on the points to consider when constructing a
bridge. 2 pages, 12 font, times roman, blank ink, double space, 1 inc margins.
10/1 - Research how soaring birds take advantage of convection currents in
the environment. 2 pages.
TEST- 9/28 - Mathematical equation
TEST - 9/30 - Chapter test-study questions

7th Science - 9/27/10

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HOMEWORK:
9/28 - Explain how an image is formed in a mirror. 1-2 pages
9/30 - Describe the types of images formed with convex and concave lenses. 1 -2 pgs.

TEST - Chapter 2 on 9/28
Quiz on 9/30 on vocabulary words

6th Science - 9/27/10

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HOMEWORK:
Due 9/28 - LL - How have people's views of atoms changed over the past 200 years.(1803, 1913, to now).
9/30 - Lesson 2 vocabulary words in notebook. Must be signed by a parent.

TEST - Lesson 2 on 9/29

5th Science - 9/27/10

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HOMEWORK:
DUE - 9/29 - On LL - If you had an object that you did not recognize, what could you do to determine its properties and identify it?
10/1 - On LL - What are the building blocks of matter?

TEST - Lesson 2 on 9/30

6th Social Studies - 9/27/10

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HOMEWORK:
Due 9/29 - On LL - Describe how the Iceman's belongings tell the different ways in which he interacted with his environment. - 1 -2 pages handwritten. DO NOT type.
10/1 - On LL - Name the different methods the archaeologists used to find information about the Iceman.

TEST - Chapter 1 on 9/28 - questions & answers were given on 9/22

5th Social-Studies - 9/27/10

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HOMEWORK:
Due 9/28 - On LL - When might historians use a primary source and secondary source? 1-2 pages handwritten. DO NOT type. Give as much examples as possible.
Due 9/30 - LL - Write an essay about how your history is linked to that of your parents and grandparents. DO NOT TYPE.

TEST -Chapter 1 on 9/28- questions & answers were given in class 0n 9/22

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 9/20/10

Qualitative - observations that do not involve measurements and numbers ("My brother is shorter than my sister," is a qualitative observation.)

Quantitative - observations that involve measurements and numbers ("My brother is 30cm shorter than my sister," is a quantitative observation.)

Quark - one of the two basic building blocks of matter

Radiation - the transportation of heat from one place to another by waves or particles (The Earth is warmed by the Sun due to radiation.)

Resistance - a measurement of how much a material opposes the flow of electricity (Wood has high resistance so it is a poor conductor of electricity. Copper has low resistance, so it is a good conductor of electricity.)

8th Science - 9/20/10

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HOMEWORK:
9/21 - On LL - Belayneh Dinsamo of Ethiopia set a world's record in 1988 Rotterdam Marathon. He ran the 42.2-km course in 2.114 hours. What was his average speed? Must show work.
9/22 - LL - A bicyclist starts at rest. She starts to pedal, and after 8 s she is traveling forward at 4m/s. Find her acceleration, including the direction. Show work
9/24 - LL - Describe the collision that will occur when you roll a bowling ball at a basketball.

7th Science - 9/20/10

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HOMEWORK:
9/22 - Research paper on "Why can't a sound wave travel from a satellite to Earth?
9/24 - LL - What determines the pitch of a sound?

6th Science - 9/20/10

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TEST: Module E - Lesson 1 vocabulary words on 9/22/10. Use text and notebook to study.

HOMEWORK:
9/21 - LL - Research "Why do things float?" Write as much information as possible.
9/23 - p. E16 - Lesson 2 vocabulary words in notebook signed by parents.

5th Science - 9/20/10

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TEST: Module E - Lesson 1 vocabulary words on 9/23/10 - use text and notebook to study.

HOMEWORK:
9/22 - On LL - Think of the properties of matter you use everyday. In what ways are they important to you? Write as much information as you can.
9/24 - LL - Research on "How can a human stay afloat in water." 1 - 2 pages typed or written.

6th Social Studies - 9/20/10

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TEST: Chapter 1 vocabulary words on 9/24/10. Words with definition in notebook. Use textbook to study.


HOMEWORK: Assignments due on the dates listed on the left.
9/22 - On LL - Write an article for visitors from other countries. Describe how culture in the United States has been shaped by interaction with other cultures.
9/24 - On LL - How does oral tradition differ from a written source? How can both help to preserve history? (6-8) sentences.