Math:
Sidebar with links forthcoming. For now, Printable Centimeter Graph Paper Link
7th Grade:- Respond to Math Reflections on p. 17 in CMP book. Answer in complete, edited sentences and support your reasoning. See Glossary (p. 69) as needed.Due Mon., 10/5
8th Grade:- Respond to Math Reflections on p. 14 in CMP book. Answer in complete sentences and support your answers. Due Mon., 10/5
Social Studies:
Science:
- Complete ice core analysis worksheet that you began in class today. Due Mon., 10/5
- Read Science World article about teen fossil researchers, pgs 10-12 and complete "Mapping Skills" activity. Due Tues., 10/6
Language Arts:
- Study list of Theseus myth elements for Mon., 10/5
Spanish:
7th Grade:8th Grade:
Other:
Math:
Sidebar with links forthcoming. For now, Printable Centimeter Graph Paper Link
7th Grade:- Complete #4 (comparing graphs used to advise the Huntsville mayor) on pgs. 12-13 in CMP book. Be sure to use specific evidence to prove your answers.Due Fri., 10/2
8th Grade:- Complete T-ed p. 160 (handout), #1 and #2. Both deal with interpolating and extrapolating from given data. Due Fri., 10/2
Social Studies:
Science:
Language Arts:
- Complete front page of "Roots" sheet, using information from the Greek creation myth handed out today. Due Fri., 10/2
Spanish:
7th Grade:8th Grade:
Other:
Math:
7th & 8th Grade:- Finish Math's Mates questions handed out today. Show your work on problems with a * on a separate sheet of paper. Due Thurs 10/1
Social Studies:
- Fix notes on Birth of Civilization movie and put into full sentences if not done. Due Thurs., 10/1
Science:
- In paragraph form, answer the questions about the Sidewalk Astronomer movie
Language Arts:
Spanish:
7th Grade:8th Grade:
Other:
Math:
Sidebar with links forthcoming. For now, Printable Centimeter Graph Paper Link
7th Grade:- Complete #3 on pgs 11-12. Answer questions thoughtfully using data to support your answers and edited sentences. Due Tues., 9/29
8th Grade:- Complete #5 a and b on p. 10 and #8 on p. 11. Be sure answers are thoughtful, using data to support answers, writing in edited sentences. Due Tues., 9/29
Social Studies:
- Do the map activity on Neolithic villages and answer the questions included in the packet. Due Tues., 9/29
Science:
Language Arts:
- Review "First Man, First Woman" story. On white, lined paper write complete, thoughtful, edited responses on the back of "Uncovering Our Roots." Be sure to support your opinion with evidence from the story.Due Wed., 9/30
Spanish:
7th Grade:- Draw a picture of Ana with 7 facts in Spanish.
8th Grade:
Other:
- Group 1: We need size 7 or 8 straight knitting needles and worsted weight yarn (washable!) for Buddies project on Thursday, 10/1
Pokeberry Collection Walk TODAY 5:45 PM. Further details below in yesterday's homework post.
Math:
7th Grade:- Complete #1 on p. 10 (the popcorn problem) according to directions and using the interval-based approach we used to analyze the jumping jack data. Use specific evidence from the data. Thoughtfulness, legibility and editing are expected. You will need centimeter graph paper.Due Monday, 9/28
8th Grade:- Complete #1 on page 9 according to directions and with specific evidence. Thoughtfulness, legibility and editing are expected. You will need centimeter graph paper. Due Monday, 9/28
Social Studies:
- Read the packet of 4 articles on the Neolithic community of Catal Huyuk. Underling or use highlighter on important sentences. We will have a short quiz on this reading on Monday
Science:
Language Arts:
Spanish:
7th Grade:8th Grade:
Other:
Gathering Red: We are collecting pokeberries, a native plant historically used for a wide range of purposes, for an upcoming project. For those who can attend, we are meeting for a collection walk this Friday, 9/25 at 5:45-6:30 PM along the bike path in Easthampton We will be meeting near Easthampton Feed on Mechanic St. (Map here, Directions from Rt 10 coming from Northampton here). Parking is available. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little stained. The more people, there are, the more berries we can collect and the better our dyeing results will be.
Math:
7th Grade:- Complete (again) 1.1 follow up in CMP book using the strategies taught in class (intervals) and your own jumping jack data. Then complete 1.2 on p. 9 using the approach taught in class and explained on pgs. 7-9. Staple all together with original data. Thoughtfulness, legibility and editing are expected. Due Fri., Sept. 25
8th Grade:- Revisit/redo 1.1B in CMP book, applying strategies used today in class (finding proportions for each data pair (Bounce height/drop height) and using measures of center to find a reliable proportional relationship to use in making predictions). Refer to notes in your mathe binder. Thoughtfulness, legibility and editing are expected. Due Fri., Sept. 25
Social Studies:
- Answer handout questions about the movie about early civilization in the Fertile Crescent. Due Fri., Sept. 25
Science:
- We still need five more ice cube trays to be able to run our ice-core exploration. Please bring one tomorrow if you can spare it.
Language Arts:
- In LA journal, write a poem that captures an experience you had on Community Field Day. Edit poem and be ready to share.
- Complete myth analysis, p. 1
Spanish:
7th & 8th Grade:- Continue thinking about your Día de los muertos altar.
Other:
Directions From RT 10 coming from Northampton:
-Follow Rt. 10 into the center of Easthampton
-Turn Left onto Union St. at the light near Big E's supermarket
-Turn Left onto Liberty St right before 7-11 gas station
-Slight Left onto Mechanic St shortly after (sign for Ed's Auto Body)
-Parking first left on Mechanic St.
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:
Spanish:
7th Grade:8th Grade:
Other:
