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.