General Announcements:
- Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15: We're Off to Camp Hi-Rock!
Students should arrive at their regular time (by 8:30 am). We will have a class meeting and then leave in our car pools. Please see the packing list to make sure you have everything. Click here to download trip documents, including the packing list and the trip schedule, which also includes contact information while at the camp. - Fridays: Bring sneakers, clothes to run in and water bottle for Frisbee!
Math:
Social Studies:
- Due Wed., 9/15: Answer the three questions about the documentary we've been watching (Under the Connecticut, 2003). Answers should be about 1 ¶ long:
- As we watch and discuss this presentation, keep a list of brief notes about interesting facts or ideas that come up.
- Why did the bridge across the Connecticut River, built by the Boston & Maine Railroad, repeatedly have structural problems?
- Overall, what was the most interesting idea or fact presented in this documentary? Why was this interesting to you?
Science:
Language Arts:
Spanish:
- Grade 7
- Due Mon., 9/13 : 1 "trabalengua"
- Grade 8
- No hay tarea (No homework)
Music:
Moment of Zen
What Do These Things Have in Common?
They're all made by inmates in the US. Beyond the classic prison jobs like stamping license plates (which they still do), US inmates are also employed in manufacturing everything from prescription eyeglasses to processed meats, and yes, Kevlar vests, dentures and toilet brushes like the ones pictured above. Click the pictures to find out more about things you wouldn't suspect were made by inmates.
