Thursday, December 6, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Tue., Dec. 11: Trip to Islamic Society in West Springfield.
• Fri., Dec. 14: 6-7-8 Dance
• PE on Friday - Bring sneakers/shoes you can run in (no flip flops or sandals for PE), and warm clothes that you can still move in - we are still going up to the field until further notice.

Humanities:

• Due Mon., 12/10: Read "Pastries" and "Return" chapters of Tasting the Sky. Summarize each chapter in 3-4 sentences and answer the questions about the section.
• Study for Geography Test on Southwest Asia (on Friday, 12/7). Revise cookbook story. Final draft due!
• Work on writing story for cookbook spread (300-400 words), and making sure you have all ingredients and instructions for the recipe you collected from your interview subject.

Math:

• NEWS FOR YOU!  You now have a link to your textbook!  This  link will bring you to the Big Ideas Math Website, where you will choose your color/name of book.  Then you can search the entire textbook - like today's sample problems done together in class.  Check it out - you can search without a username and password in the "Home Edition".
• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
Grade 7
• Due Fri., 12/7: Chapter 5 Fair Game Review. Record & Practice Journal, p. 107
  
Grade 8
• Due Fri., 12/7: Textbook, p. 66-67 #1-6, 13-17, 24

Science:

• Nada

Spanish

Grade 7
• Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz 12/4 (Tues.) Pobre Ana
• Due Thurs., 12/6 Ch. 2 Grammar ser & estar
Grade 8
• Due Thurs., 12/6: Read Chap. 4 Piratas

Music:

• Practice at least one song using B, A, G, E, D . If you've mastered one, pick another to work on or write your own!

Atelier

Due Wed., 12/12: Second draft of cookbook border due.

Tech

Have flash drive at the ready

Moment of Zen

Old School Gameboy

Did you know that prehistoric Gameboys were giant and made of cardboard? Actually, this giant, strikingly detailed cardboard model was built by an art student at the University of Delaware. Now, if only you could get games on it besides Tetris.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Tue., Dec. 11: Trip to Islamic Society in West Springfield.
• Fri., Dec. 14: 6-7-8 Dance
• PE on Friday - Bring sneakers/shoes you can run in (no flip flops or sandals for PE), and warm clothes that you can still move in - we are still going up to the field until further notice.

Humanities:

• Due Thurs., 12/6: Read "Hospital" and "Lentils" chapters of Tasting the Sky. Summarize each chapter in 3-4 sentences and answer the questions about the section.
• Study for Geography Test on Southwest Asia (on Friday, 12/7). Revise cookbook story. Final draft due!
• Work on writing story for cookbook spread (300-400 words), and making sure you have all ingredients and instructions for the recipe you collected from your interview subject.

Math:

• NEWS FOR YOU!  You now have a link to your textbook!  This  link will bring you to the Big Ideas Math Website, where you will choose your color/name of book.  Then you can search the entire textbook - like today's sample problems done together in class.  Check it out - you can search without a username and password in the "Home Edition".
• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
Grade 7
• Nada
  
Grade 8
• Nada

Science:

• Nada

Spanish

Grade 7
• Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz 12/4 (Tues.) Pobre Ana
• Due Thurs., 12/6 Ch. 2 Grammar ser & estar
Grade 8
• Due Thurs., 12/6: Read Chap. 4 Piratas

Music:

• Practice at least one song using B, A, G, E, D (the sheet with the "Simmon Tree" song). If you've mastered one, pick another to work on or write your own!

Atelier

Due Wed., 12/12: Second draft of cookbook border due.

Tech

Have flash drive at the ready

Moment of Zen

A Portrait in Jello

New Zealand artist Henry Hargreaves likes creating sculptures using unique materials. He did a series of portraits of US presidents in jello. He's also done portraits in colored rice, and bacon. He also did a series of deep-fried gadgets. Click above to see more.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Tue., Dec. 4: Coffeehouse Planning Meeting! Prisms 3rd Floor Classroom, 6:30-8 PM.
• Tue., Dec. 11: Trip to Islamic Society in West Springfield.
• Fri., Dec. 14: 6-7-8 Dance
• PE on Friday - Bring sneakers/shoes you can run in (no flip flops or sandals for PE), and warm clothes that you can still move in - we are still going up to the field until further notice.

Humanities:

• Read first 3 chapters of Tasting the Sky. Summarize each chapter in 3-4 sentences and answer the questions about the section.
• Study for Geography Test on Southwest Asia (on Friday, 12/7). Revise cookbook story. Final draft due!
• Work on writing story for cookbook spread (300-400 words), and making sure you have all ingredients and instructions for the recipe you collected from your interview subject.

Math:

• NEWS FOR YOU!  You now have a link to your textbook!  This  link will bring you to the Big Ideas Math Website, where you will choose your color/name of book.  Then you can search the entire textbook - like today's sample problems done together in class.  Check it out - you can search without a username and password in the "Home Edition".
• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
Grade 7
• Nada
  
Grade 8
• Nada

Science:

• Nada

Spanish

Grade 7
• Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz 12/4 (Tues.) Pobre Ana
• Due Thurs., 12/6 Ch. 2 Grammar ser & estar
Grade 8
• Due Thurs., 12/6: Read Chap. 4 Piratas

Music:

• Practice at least one song using B, A, G, E, D (the sheet with the "Simmon Tree" song). If you've mastered one, pick another to work on or write your own!

Atelier

Due Wed., 12/5: First draft of cookbook border.

Tech

Have flash drive at the ready

Moment of Zen

It's the catbus from My Neghbor Totoro! One creative Ghibli fan put together this charming costume for her cat, Yun Yun. Click the photo to read more about the creation of the costume, or click here to read more about the movie. If you're a fan of this or any other of Studio Ghibli's work (Castle in the Air, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, etc>), it's worth knowing that Amherst Cinema is having a Studio Ghibli festival in late March/early April.

Monday, December 3, 2012

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• Tue., Dec. 4: Coffeehouse Planning Meeting! Prisms 3rd Floor Classroom, 6:30-8 PM.
• Tue., Dec. 11: Trip to Islamic Society in West Springfield.
• Fri., Dec. 14: 6-7-8 Dance
• PE on Friday - Bring sneakers/shoes you can run in (no flip flops or sandals for PE), and warm clothes that you can still move in - we are still going up to the field until further notice.

Humanities:

• Study for Geography Test on Southwest Asia (on Friday, 12/7). Revise cookbook story. Final draft due!
• Work on writing story for cookbook spread (300-400 words), and making sure you have all ingredients and instructions for the recipe you collected from your interview subject.

Math:

• NEWS FOR YOU!  You now have a link to your textbook!  This  link will bring you to the Big Ideas Math Website, where you will choose your color/name of book.  Then you can search the entire textbook - like today's sample problems done together in class.  Check it out - you can search without a username and password in the "Home Edition".
• Graph paper link on the sidebar →
Grade 7
• Due Tues., 12/4: Bring to class
  • compass
  • ruler
  • colored pencils
  • Angle Review Sheet (both sides)
Grade 8
• Due Tues., 12/4: In R & P Journal, graph only 2, and answer all other parts. Text p. 63, #13, 14

Science:

• Nada

Spanish

Grade 7
• Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz 12/4 (Tues.) Pobre Ana
• Due Thurs., 12/6 Ch. 2 Grammar ser & estar
Grade 8
• Due Thurs., 12/6: Read Chap. 4 Piratas

Music:

• Practice at least one song using B, A, G, E, D (the sheet with the "Simmon Tree" song). If you've mastered one, pick another to work on or write your own!

Atelier

Due Wed., 12/5: First draft of cookbook border.

Tech

Bring in Flash Dive ASAP

Moment of Zen

Radioactive Toys?

In the 1950s, American pop culture was certain that nuclear energy would soon take over the trouble of powering most things. Car companies drew up plans for cars that would contain their own nuclear reactor, and the radioactive lab kit shown above was only one of several available. Click to see a gallery of "Atomic" Toys.