Thursday, October 8, 2009

Math: Graph Paper link updated, and now goes directly to .pdf of 1cm grid. 7th Grade:

• Due Fri., 10/9: Complete all parts on #1 on p. 26 in CMP book (about temperature changes during Day 2 of the bike tour) according to directions and in complete sentences.

8th Grade:

• Due Fri., 10/9: Complete 2.3 on pp. 19-20 of CMP book. Do only A, C and D of 2.3

Social Studies:

• Be ready to write a reflection on dyeing project and some of the history discussed for Fri., 10/9.
  • The slideshow about purpura shellfish dyers in Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Download a copy of Grace's Powerpoint about the history of dyeing

Science:

• Due Fri., Oct. 9: Final draft of ice core analysis.

Language Arts:

• Due Fri., 10/9: Read ch. 2 of Goddess of Yesterday. Write a one page response in LA journal, commenting on:
  • author's writing style (descriptively and substantively - not just whether or not you like it. Use examples/quotes from text!)
  • surprises in story
  • questions you have or want to discuss