Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Math: 7th & 8th Grade:

• Complete Math's Mate Term 1, Sheet 2, which you started in Math today. Make sure to show your work on a separate piece of lined paper for the problems marked with a * Due Thursday, 9/24

Social Studies:

Science:

• "Ice Core Interpretation" worksheet: questions based on the diagram of a Greenland ice core sample. Due Thursday, 9/24
• Optional, but important: If you can spare an ice cube tray until Monday, please bring it in tomorrow

Language Arts:

• None

Spanish: 7th Grade:

8th Grade:

Other:

Monday, September 21, 2009

Math: 7th Grade:

• None

8th Grade:

• None

Social Studies:

• Read pgs. 16-23 in Ancient Civilizations text about nomads, pastoral nomads, and the origins of farming, and answer questions 1-8 (skip #6) Due tomorrow, 9/22

Science:

• Read handout on Earth's changing climate. Answer attached questions 1-5 based on the two charts. Due tomorrow, 9/22

Language Arts:

• None

Spanish: 7th Grade:

8th Grade:

Other:

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Homework for September 17, 2009

Math: 7th Grade:

• Using data table for your team (on jumping jacks), complete 1.1 follow up on p. 7 in CMP book, according to directions in book. Write answers in complete sentences and use specific data to support your answers. Staple pages together.Due Fri. 9/18

8th Grade:

• Using your team's data table (on tennis ball bouncing from different heights), complete 1.1B on p. 8 of CMP book, according to directins in book. Write in complete sentences and use specific data to support your answers. You will need cm graph paper. Staple all pages together.Due Fri. 9/18

Social Studies:

• Read pgs. 8-13 in The Ancient World (from textbook, photocopy, or CD) about the beginnings of human society. Answer the questions on the handout (pg. 4). Use complete sentences.

Previously Assigned/Ongiong:

• "Conditions for Civilization" poster. Make sure all group members' names and contributions are on the back. Due Fri. 9/18

Science:

• None

Language Arts:

• Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book and complete Reading Log entry. Due every day.

Spanish: Other:

Homework Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Homework Wednesday, September 16, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES: Prisms' Parent Orientation tonight 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Language Arts Note: Have L.A. Journal in class with you at all times.

Due Everyday in L.A.:

• Bring Independent Reading Book
• Read for 20 Minutes

Assigned Today:

• Read for 20 minutes in Independent Book. Complete Reading Log. Bring book to class.
• Run through presenting your project to the class if you have not presented your (c) project yet. 

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

None.

Math Assigned Today:

7th Grade: Complete Maths Mates. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring stopwatches if you have them. Due Thursday, 9/17

8th Grade: Complete Maths Mates. Due Thursday, 9/17

 

Previously Assigned/Still Due:

7th Grade: None

8th Grade: None

Social Studies Assigned Today: Complete your group's Conditions for Civilization poster. Due Friday, 9/18 Previously Assigned/Still Due: None Science Assigned Today: None

Previously Assigned/Still Due:

• Keep checking each evening for a clear sky to find Polaris.

Spanish Assigned Today:

7th Grade: "Mini Cuentos 3 & 4": Flash Cards for Vocabulary

8th Grade: Read Capitulo 2 (aloud).

Previously Assigned/Still Due:

None.

Physical Education

Previously Assigned/Still Due:

Homework - September 14, 2009

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Homework September 11, 2009

Homework September 11, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES: Language Arts Note: Have L.A. Journal in class with you at all times.

Due Everyday in L.A.:

• Bring Independent Reading Book
• Read for 20 Minutes

Assigned Today:

• Read for 20 minutes in Independent Book. Bring book to class. 
• Due Monday, September 14: Prepare to present your Summer Reading C Project, using your best public speaking skills. Time Limit: 3 minutes to speak, 1 minute for questions. Follow directions on the Public Speaking Practice Form. (Pretend you are holding or showing your project to the class while speaking.) If possible, bring in a copy of the book.

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

• Due Tuesday, September 15: Bring completed "Annual Goals" form, signed.

Math Assigned Today:

7th Grade:   None

8th Grade:   None

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

7th Grade:  None

8th Grade:  None

Social Studies Assigned Today:  None Previously Assigned/Still Due:  None Science Assigned Today:  

• Monday, September 14: Answer questions on worksheet about the film Encounters at the End of the World
• Monday, September 14: QUIZ, on Key Terms from Weeks 1 and 2

Previously Assigned/Still Due:  

• Keep checking each evening for a clear sky to find Polaris.

Spanish Assigned Today: 

7th Grade:  "Mini Cuento 2":  Flash Cards for Vocabulary

8th Grade: Complete worksheet (2 sides) in Spanish, describing and comparing 3 characters.

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

7th Grade: Complete drawings of key vocabulary words.

8th Grade: Finish reading "Capitulo 1" en Piratas del Caribe y el Mapa Secreto."

Physical Education

Previously Assigned/Still Due:

Homework September 10, 2009

Homework September 10, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES: Language Arts Note: Have L.A. Journal in class with you at all times.

Due Everyday in L.A.:

• Bring Independent Reading Book
• Read for 20 Minutes

Assigned Today:

• Read for 20 minutes in Independent Book. Bring book to class. Be ready to write a response to the reading.

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

• Bring completed  purple "Community Compact" form, signed by both student and parent (Friday, September 11)
• Bring completed "Annual Goals" form, signed (Tuesday, September 15)

Math Assigned Today:

7th Grade:   Complete portfolio cover art and spine. Bring to class, along with Independent Book.

8th Grade:   Complete portfolio cover art and spine. Bring to class, along with Independent Book.

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

7th Grade:  None

8th Grade:  None

Social Studies Assigned Today:  None Previously Assigned/Still Due:  None Science Assigned Today:  

• Complete quadrant.
• Complete crossword puzzle of key words.
• Prepare for quiz on key words.

Previously Assigned/Still Due:  

• Keep checking each evening for a clear sky to find Polaris.

Spanish Assigned Today: 

7th Grade: Complete drawings and flash cards for new vocabulary words. 

8th Grade : None

Previously Assigned/Still Due: 

7th Grade: List 10 "paises hispanos."

8th Grade: Finish reading "Capitulo 1" en Piratas del Caribe y el Mapa Secreto."

Physical Education

Previously Assigned/Still Due:  Bring sneakers/running shoes, loose-fitting pants or shorts, water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing for the day, for Ultimate Frisbee class on Friday, September 11.