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Homework 3-12-12

2012-03-12T09:39:00.002-07:00

English -Complete 10 sentences using the new set of vocab from THE MAN WHO WAS POE. Also continue independent reading.

Social Studies - We have a quiz this Wednesday on the Louisiana Purchase/ Lewis & Clark. Please review and begin to study.

Mathematics - Complete IXL tonight! CLICK THIS TEXT TO GO TO THE SITE

Science - Review your notes from class today.

Homework 3-09-12

2012-03-09T11:29:00.001-08:00

English - See Mr. Maine's blog. Independent reading.
Social Studies - See Mr. L's blog. Handout to complete.
Mathematics - Study for quiz chapter 5 sections 1-3.
Science - NO HW we had a quiz today.

homework 3-8-2012

2012-03-08T11:05:00.001-08:00

English - Read chapters 4 & 5 in THE MAN WHO WAS POE. We are having a quiz tomorrow on this material.
Chapter summaries - Use these to help develop your notes and character descriptions (list)

CHAPTER 4

Summary

Dupin wakes upthe next morning with a headache and tries to remember the previous night. Hereaches for his half of the meat pie and reads the paper in which it waswrapped. The paper contains a series of notices that do not interest Dupin.Dupin decides he will leave Edmund and find something else to write about. Whenhe looks at the ground he notices the paper that was pushed under the door thenight before. The paper reads “Meddle At Your Peril!” Dupin considers stayingbecause there might be more to the story but then decides to leave. As he

is sneaking out, Edmund wakes andasks if his sister has returned. Dupin feels embarrassed at being caught leaving.When Edmund asks if Dupin will help him, Dupin decides he will think about thestory more. Dupin tells Edmund that he has an appointment that afternoon but hewill help until then. Dupin tells Edmund that he has the knowledge to solve thecrime and Dupin can only help him sort it out. Dupin asks a series ofquestions, which Edmund answers reluctantly.

From thequestions the reader learns that Edmund, Aunty and Sis came to Providence fromLondon a month ago. They came because Aunty Pru received a message from asailor from Edmund’s mother, who left London a year before. Edmund says hisaunt was searching for his mother and when she left a few days ago she said shewas meeting a man who might be able to help. Dupin asks again if Edmund iscertain he locked the door when he left Sis; Edmund is certain and tells Dupinthere are only two keys. Dupin tests the locked door and is convinced that itcould not be forced open. Dupin notices that there is another building rightnext to the one

they are in, with a window to aroom facing the window in Edmund’s room. Dupin and Edmund go to the other buildingand find the room that looks into Edmund’s room. Dupin breaks the door open.

CHAPTER 5

Summary

The room isempty. Edmund finds a pearl from Sis’s shoe. He tells Dupin that Sis would haveleft the pearl because she loved the story “Hansel and Gretel,” in which thechildren leave breadcrumbs so they can find their way home. Dupin speaks withthe landlord who tells him that the man who rented the room owes her rent. She saysthe man called himself Mr. Smith and was very particular about which room hewanted. He never lived in the room but he and another man visited itfrequently. Edmund and Dupin go to a café. Dupin tells Edmund that he believesEdmund and Sis were being watched. He asks Edmund again about being detained onthe street

the night of Sis’s disappearance.Dupin tells Edmund that he believes two men worked at luring his aunt away andkidnapping Sis.

Dupin believesthe men watched Edmund and Sis and waited until one left. One man took Sis,while the other detained Edmund. Dupin learns from the waiter that Throck, whois also at the café, is investigating a bank robbery that took place the nightbefore. Dupin scribbles the details in his notebook and tells Edmund to find a clothierand see about having a coat made. Dupin tells Edmund not to return for at leasthalf an hour. As Edmund leaves, Throck comes over to Dupin.

Social Studies - Complete handout summary question from class.

Mathematics -Classwork p. 254 -255 #'s 10-39 all (does not have to be finished), HOMEWORK handout lesson 5-3 all (1-27)

Advance notice quiz on 5-1 thru 5-3 will be on MONDAY 3-12-12.

Science - HW STUDY & COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDOUT! We have a quiz tomorrow on Chapter 2 sections 1 & 2 from the motion textbook. Use the drop down to the left to access an online book. The quiz will cover vocab from the sections as well as 6-7 problems similar to the homework from earlier in the week dealing with the Force = Mass x Acceleration and related problems.
Here are the review pages from class. Today we worked on #'s 1-4, 7-8, 11, 12, 15, 25 & 26.

Study Guide

Section 1:The Nature of Force

Key Concepts

· Like velocity and acceleration, a force isdescribed by its strength and by the direction in which it acts.

· Unbalanced forces acting on an object result ina net force and cause a change in the object’s motion.

· Balanced forces acting on an object do not changethe object’s motion.

Key Terms

· force

· newton

· net force

· unbalanced forces

· balanced forces

Section 2:Friction and Gravity

Key Concepts

· The strength of the force of friction depends ontwo factors: how hard the surfaces push together and the types of surfacesinvolved.

· Two factors affect the gravitational attractionbetween objects: mass and distance.

· In free fall, the force of gravity is anunbalanced force, which causes an object to accelerate.

Key Terms

· friction

· static friction

· sliding friction

· rolling friction

· fluid friction

· gravity

· mass

· weight

· free fall

· air resistance

· terminal velocity

· projectile

Homework 3-07-212

2012-03-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

English -Study for vocabulary test TOMORROW! vocab words are on Mr. Maine's Blog.

Social Studies -Complete handout. See Mr. Mr.Lukasiewicz's blog.

Mathematics - HW: p.212 #'s9-10, p. 213 #'s 38-43, p. 734 section 5-3 #'s 13-15
QUIZ ADVANCE NOTICE ****On Monday 3-12-2012 you will have a quiz on sections 5-1 thru 5-3. We will review Friday! Start studying problems and practicing them now.

Science - NO HOMEWORK! Unless you had to correct the problems from yesterdays homework.

We completed a lab today in class. This should be in your activity notebook.

Homework 3-6-12

2012-03-06T14:40:00.000-08:00

English - Compose a reader response paragraph of 100 words or more based on the IR book you are currently reading.

Social Studies - Read pages 302 to 305. Then answer questions #1-5 on page 305.

Math - p. 213 13-33 all

Science - Complete handout below.

Here are the activities we completed in class today.
Formulas:

Questions:

Activity: THE NATURE OF FORCE

Homework 3-5-12

2012-03-05T08:10:00.001-08:00

English - We have a quiz tomorrow on Chapter 3 of THE MAN WHO WAS POE. We are having a quiz tomorrow. Take notes and make a list of characters in order to help you study. See below

****You need to start highlighting important information in your books as you read, or keep a section of your notebook of important names (characters), dates and important information.*****
example of notes

Chapter 1 and Prologue

Edmund – main character

Sis –

Auntie Pru -

Auguste Dupin -

Mr. Throck – (Night Watchman)

Mr. Fortnoy– (ShipWatchman)

In the prologue these things occurred

Edmund is living with his sister and his aunt.

Social Studies - Chapter 9 test tomorrow. See Mr.Lukasiewicz's blog for a study guide!

Mathematics - HW: p. 207 #'s 3-10 & p. 208 #'s 34-41 & #'s 44-46

Continue working on IXL.

Rational numbers is the current areas we are working on: Please focus on these sections below

D.1 Identify rational and irrational numbers
D.2 Simplify fractions
D.6 Convert between decimals and fractions or mixed numbers

Science -NO HW we started a new section today!

Homework 3-2-12

2012-03-02T14:15:00.000-08:00

English - Continue independent reading!

Social Studies -Your essay for the Chapter 9 test is due Monday! Study for the Chapter 9 test on Tuesday. See Mr.Lukasiewicz blog for a study guide.

Mathematics - p. 208 #12-33 all

Science - No homework we worked on correcting errors from our tests.

Homework 3-1-12

2012-03-02T10:48:00.000-08:00

English - Read chapter 3 in The Man Who Was Poe. Tomorrow deadline for independent reading.

Social Studies - Complete handout from chapter 9-4. See Mr. L's blog for the handout.

Mathematics - p. 203 #'s 13-43 all and #'s 46 - 47.

Science -No HW we had a test today!

Homework 2-29-2012

2012-02-29T10:42:00.002-08:00

Happy LEAP DAY!

English - Independent reading deadline is this Friday for mid quarter. (Students by now should have one completed and at least be half way through their 2nd book).

Social Studies - Complete handout. See Mr.Lukasiewic's blog for the handout.

Mathematics - NO HW we had a test today on chapter 4.

Science - Our test date was moved to tomorrow. Review your notes. Pay attention to graphs especially.. the information below. Use the review from class pages 40-41. You may have only the answers in your notebooks reference the questions below to use as a study guide. Read these then check your answers.
p. 40 review questions

pg. 41 review questions

Key Concepts

An object is in motion if it changes position relative to a reference point.
If you know the distance an object travels in a certain amount of time, you can calculate the speed of the object.

When you know both the speed and direction of an object’s motion, you know the velocity of the object.
You can show the motion of an object on a line graph in which you plot distance versus time.

Key Terms

motion
reference point
International System of Units
meter
speed
average speed
instantaneous speed
velocity
slope

Acceleration
Key Concepts

In science, acceleration refers to increasing speed, decreasing speed, or changing direction.
To determine the acceleration of an object moving in a straight line, you must calculate the change in speed per unit of time.

You can use both a speed-versus-time graph and a distance-versus-time graph to analyze the motion of an accelerating object.

Key Term

acceleration

examples of graph questions

Chapter 4 practice test answer key

2012-02-28T14:40:00.000-08:00

You can use this answer key to see how you did and help you study.

Homework 2-28-2012

2012-02-28T11:09:00.001-08:00

English - Read chapters 1 & 2 in THE MAN WHO WAS POE.

Social Studies -
per 2. - finish the KWL chart
per 3. - read p. 287-290

Mathematics - Study for Chapter 4 test tomorrow! Go online and take the chapter 4 assessment bring in with a score of 80% or better to receive 5 bonus points.

Science - Complete handout on measuring motion. They are pages 17 and 25. They were posted early on Monday as extra help/ Study Guides!

Homework 2-27-2012

2012-02-27T08:30:00.001-08:00

English - Complete 10 sentences from today's vocabulary. The vocab is from the new book we are reading, "The Man Who Was Poe" by Avi. Also you must read the entire prologue pages 3-9.

Social Studies - Complete the handout from class today. The section 1 portion was completed in class as additional notes. This is very important save for your next quiz/test.

This is to be completed tonight for homework!

Mathematics - WE HAVE A TEST WEDNESDAY on CHAPTER 4. Review notes and study guide. The study guide below was completed in groups today in class.

Here are the answers use them to study!

Below is a separate study guide. It is an actual sample book test. If you complete this see Mr. Zolli for the answers.

Science -WE HAVE A TEST WEDNESDAY on CHAPTER 1 (sections 1-3). This will include speed, time, distance and velocity problems. Look at your worksheets for review.
You can also read this and complete for a review!
Section 1-1

section 1-3

Homework 2-15-2012

2012-02-15T11:15:00.000-08:00

English - Study for Anne Frank "Act II" Test tomorrow. See Mr. Maine's blog! TONIGHT!!!

Social Studies - Read pages 278-282 complete worksheet 9-1.

Mathematics - Today the students continued working on lesson 4-8 scientific notation. The students had to complete Lesson 4-8 p.733 all #'s for homework. For classwork the students worked on p. 189 and completed 35-38. (Please review place values if you do not understand decimals).

Science - Finish your graphs from Inquiry Packet relating to #'s 6 & 7.
Also complete questions #'ed 12, 13, & 14.

Homework 2-14-12

2012-02-14T10:37:00.000-08:00

English - Complete assignment that you started in class today. Answer all questions on page 774 in your literature book. Word bank is on p. 747.
*** The independent reading first assignment is due on Monday February 27th.***
Social Studies - We had a quiz today. Please complete the reading excerpt from The Jungle. Then complete questions on the back of the reading as well as the reflection worksheet. See Mr. Lukasiewicz blog for the worksheets.
Mathematics -From lesson 4-8 Scientific Notation complete page 189 #'s 12-33 all. Refer to notes to complete.
Science - Complete question the graph for question #6 from your inquiry packet.

Homework 2-13-12

2012-02-13T11:09:00.001-08:00

English - Study for Vocab test tomorrow. Anne Frank vocab set 3.
Social Studies - Study for quiz tomorrow. See Mr. Luka's blog for a study guide.
Mathematics - No HW we had a quiz today.
Science - No HW we are working on an Inquiry Lab.

Homework 2-9-12

2012-02-09T12:40:00.000-08:00

English - Complete independent reading for HW. We have tests next week see earlier blog posts for the days and tests.
Social Studies - Complete handout from class. See Mr. L's blog for the handout.
Mathematics - Complete p. 183 #'s 14-35 and 40-43 from lesson 4-7.
Science - No HW please review PowerPoint presentation from earlier blog posts. In particular pay attention to graphing. How to set up and create based on numerical data.

Homework 2-8-12

2012-02-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

English - Read Anne Frank Act II scenes 4 & 5. We will have a quiz on this tomorrow.

Social Studies - Study for your quiz tomorrow. Complete study guide provided by Mr.Lukasiewicz. See his blog for more information.

Mathematics - Complete IXL for 20 minutes.

Science - Complete handout on Distance, Time, Speed problems.

Homework 2-7-12

2012-02-07T10:07:00.000-08:00

English - READ INDEPENDENT READING FOR AT LEAST 1/2 hour. TOMORROW we will be checking for at least one paragraph towards your reading response. This is the first check for the 3rd quarter.

ADVANCE NOTICE FOR TESTS

ANNE FRANK VOCAB 3 TEST next TUESDAY 2-14-12

ANNE FRANK ACT II TEST next THURSDAY 2-16-12

Social Studies - Complete reading of chapter 8 section 3 as well as the handout from class today. Answer the questions on the back of the handout. See Mr.Lukasiewic' blog. The link is in the drop down menu to the left.

Mathematics -Complete and work for 20 minutes on IXL.

Science - No HW.
Todays class notes.

School House Rock - I'm Just A Bill

2012-02-06T11:00:00.000-08:00

Click on the link to see "I'm Just A Bill" from School House Rock

Motion, Speed, Acceleration and Velocity Notes

2012-02-06T10:10:00.002-08:00

Motion, Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Notes

Homework 2-6-2012

2012-02-06T10:10:00.000-08:00

English - You were provided with the Anne Frank Act II Scene 3 vocab today (its on Mr. Maine's blog). HW: Compose 10 sentences (1 for each word) using that vocabulary.

Social Studies - No HW. Think and reflect upon video School House Rock that we watched today. Here is a link to the website. YouTube has many of the videos.

Mathematics - page 732 complete all for lesson 4-6(1-5)

Science - Complete handout from class today.Also if you did not complete the weekend homework (see Friday's post for the worksheet) be sure to complete the handout tonight. SHOW ALL YOUR WORK. BE SURE TO WRITE DOWN THE FORMULA!!!

Homework 2-3-12

2012-02-03T11:30:00.000-08:00

English - Start and continue independent reading for the 3rd quarter.
Social Studies - Finish state of the Union packet. see Mr.Lukasiewic's blog for more information.
Mathematics - Lesson 4-6 Multiplying and Dividing Monomials p. 178 (13-32) all.
Science - Work on inferring question/data - if not completed.

homework 2-02-2012

2012-02-02T11:32:00.001-08:00

Math: Finish both handouts/ditto's from 1/31/12 & 2/1/22. They must both be completed.Science: Those students that did not finish their data/Inferring Question, must have it completed by tom. 2/3/12.English: Read Diary of Ann Frank (Literature book) Act. II, Scene III.Social Studies: Handout/ditto in class can be completed for homework.

Homework 2-1-12

2012-02-01T09:22:00.000-08:00

English -Read Anne Frank Act 2 scene 2.

Social Studies - Please see handouts below.
This sheet was classwork and to be completed for homework.

Mathematics - Complete handouts provided in class.

Science -

Motion Forces & Energybook

Chapter 1 Section 1

in notebook create a list of allthe motion you see around you on your way to school.

think of the earth. itrotates on its axis and revolves around the sun.

30km/s - the speed of theearth's rotation.

when you study motion youalways look at motion in regards to a reference point.

look at of. 16

in activity notebook

activity. #1

How Fast and How Far?

copy steps 1-3

record in notebook:

5m at normal pace ________s

5 second at normal pace_______cm

5m at slow pace ________s

5 second at slow pace_______cm

5m at fast pace ________s

5 second at fast pace_______m

copy the think it overquestion from the activity into your activity notebook.

complete chapter 1 section 1vocab into your regular notebook.

motion
reference point
International System of Units
meter
speed
average speed
instantaneous speed
velocity
slope

Here is a the activity from the book.

Homework 1-31-12

2012-01-31T11:09:00.000-08:00

English - Study for AnneFrank vocab 2 test.

Social Studies - Read sections 1 & 2 from chapter 8.

Create a KWL chart based on your readings.

Math - complete handouts.

Science - class notes 1-31-12

Essential question #1

What are the relationshipsamong speed, distance, and time?

Essential question #2

How can the value of any oneof the variables in the formula s=d\t be determined if the other two variablesare known?

Homework 1-30-2012

2012-01-30T11:06:00.000-08:00

English - Today we started Act 2 of Anne Frank. Read scene 1 tonight.
YOU ARE HAVING A QUIZ TOMORROW ON THIS!!! See Mr. Maine's blog for more info.
Social Studies - NO HW we have completed the common task for the 2nd quarter.
Mathematics - p. 731 lesson 4-4 #'s 16-30 all
Science - Complete and finish all classwork!

Chemical Interactions Book

copy into your notebook andcomplete:

figure 25 p. 42

figure 26 p. 43

essential questions

(copy into your notebooks)(then answer)

How can chemical changes beillustrated by the use of symbols and formulas?

What evidence can be used toshow that a chemical change occurred?

once done on a new sheet of papercomplete

Chapter 1 review

pages 46-47

#'s

1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14, 16, 21 & 22

Homework 1-25-12

2012-01-25T12:14:00.000-08:00

English -Complete 10 sentences using the vocabulary from this week.

Social Studies - No HW!

Mathematics -p. 172. #'s 14-28 even (only 1 is simplified already) & 30-41 all (only 2 are simplified already).

Science - Complete page 19 of handout.

Homework 1-24-2012

2012-01-24T10:58:00.000-08:00

English - Complete handouts from Anne Frank scenes 3-5.
****INDEPENDENT READING IS DUE TOMORROW****
ADVANCE NOTICE: ANNE FRANK ACT I TEST IS THURSDAY!!!

Social Studies - We are working on our Common Task relating to the Constitution. NO HW!
Mathematics - Notebook Test today NO HW!
Science - No HW!
We completed a lab today. Check and review for completion.

Homework 1-23-11

2012-01-23T06:23:00.000-08:00

English - Complete Anne Frank review handouts for HW.

***Anne Frank ACT I Test this Thursday***

We also received the next 10 vocabulary words. A test will be next week. Day to be determined.

Anne frank vocab. 2

Anne Frank Vocab 2

Social Studies - Handout chapter 7 section 4.

Mathematics - HW: p. 167 #'s 18-34 evens and 35-40 all. Prepare your notes for notebook test tomorrow.

Science -Complete p. 15 handout.

p. 15 worksheet

Classifying Matter PowerPoint Notes

2012-01-23T06:02:00.000-08:00

classifying matter

Classifying Matter PowerPoint Notes

Homework 1-20-2011

2012-01-20T10:43:00.000-08:00

English - Independent reading due Wednesday January 25th, 2012!

Social Studies - Your handout from Wednesday with the essential questions is due Monday!

Mathematics - NO HW! Quarter 2 Notebook test will be TUESDAY January 24th!

Science - We started new notes on classifying matter.

Homework 1-19-2011

2012-01-19T08:12:00.000-08:00

English - Complete p. 745 guide for responding. The entire page except for the idea bank (everything except the last 3 questions). See Mr. Maine's blog for the questions.

Social Studies - No HW work on group projects.

Mathematics - Study for quiz on sections 4-1 thru 4-3. You have a practice handout and answer key that Ms. Maguire gave you. Please use it.

Science - Complete Chapter 1 section 1 vocab. Also complete section 1 review of chapter (unknown facts)

See class notes below.

Read chapter 1 section 1 ofchemical book.

Find four new facts (be sureto list the page number)

Is this making sense?

Retell a confusing part inyour own words. Include the page numbers and paragraph.

What do I still have aquestion about?

Homework 1-18-2012

2012-01-18T10:32:00.000-08:00

English - In your literature books, answer "check your comprehension" questions 1-5, "critical thinking" questions 1-4 and "apply" question 5 on page 744.
Please answer in complete sentences and use examples from the text in your answers.

Social Studies - Amendment 27. Complete handout from classwork today.

Mathematics - Complete from lesson p.162 (14-41) all problems.

Science - Class Notes:

We are now using the chemical interactions book!

p. 14 activity (see below)

What happens when chemicalsreact?

What do you think will happenwhen you mix baking soda and vinegar?

Will there be a change intemp?

smell?

color?

viscosity?

Utilize your senses toevaluate the materials.

tomorrow we.will be lookingto determine the difference between an element and a molecule.

No Hw!

tomorrow p. 45

Today we worked on a lab involving chemical reactions.

No HW today.
Here is the activity:

Exit Survey for Constitution Project

2012-01-18T05:40:00.000-08:00

The exit survey for your constitution project can be found by clicking on this link.

Homework 1-17-12

2012-01-17T10:56:00.000-08:00

English - Be prepared for a quiz tomorrow on the short movie "in Search of Heroes - Forget Me Not" relating to Anne Frank. A link for further information can be found by clicking HERE.

Social Studies -No Homework. If you did not finish your Help Wanted Ad please do so by tomorrow.

Mathematics - No HW! We had PTS 3 testing today.

Science - If you did not finish you will need to complete your graphing lab from Friday as well as your Water cycle cartoon.

1-13-12

2012-01-13T11:22:00.000-08:00

English - Complete independent reading. It ends / is due the 25th!!

Social Studies - Complete handout.

Mathematics - NO HW. Complete IXL activities in preparation for PTS3 testing next week.

Science - Your water cartoon is due Tuesday!!! see earlier posts for details.

Also if you did not complete the lab today in class do so. Remember to graph, color and answer all the questions on the lab sheet.

Also utilize the following page below for reference help.

Homework 1-12-12

2012-01-12T14:40:00.000-08:00

English - Read Anne Frank. Act I scenes 4 & 5.

Social Studies - Complete the following handout.

Mathematics - Today we started Chapter 4 section 2 Powers and Exponents. HW:p.156 #'s 24-26 and 28-42 all.

Science -Complete a rough draft of the graph for the lab.
HW you must complete a rough draft and have at least 10 points graphed. Tomorrow we will complete a finished product.
** From now on you will need a pencil everyday for class**

Here is information on conducting a science investigation

Here is information on creating tables and graphs

Homework 1-11-2012

2012-01-11T14:40:00.000-08:00

English - Study for Anne Frank Vocab Test tomorrow!

Social Studies -A final copy of your Help Wanted Poster are due tomorrow!

Helpful information!

President/ Vice President $400,000, look into Amendment 12 p. 239-240
Senators/ Legislators - $230,700, look at Amendment 17 p. 241
Senator/Representative - $174,000
Supreme Court - $213,900

Mathematics - Lesson 4-2 p. 155 #'s 12-23. You are not evaluating you are just writing a base and an exponent.
Science - Work on water cartoon. Check out www.toondoo.com for an online cartoon drawing program.

Homework 1-10-12

2012-01-10T11:20:00.001-08:00

English - Complete 1 (100 word) reader response paragraph.
Social Studies - Work on your project.
Mathematics - p. 704 #'s 1-18
Science - Study for your test tomorrow.

science review: Do not workon your comic its due Tuesday the 17th.

classwork: complete pg. 69chapter 2 section 4 review.

(1-5).

Study Guide

chapter 2 sections 1 & 4

all vocabulary

states of matter

how particles arranged

how particles move whenchanging

review definite shapeproperties.

know what a fluid is

crystalline

amorphous

viscosity

temperature- the measure ofthe motion of the energy.

Homework 1-9-2012

2012-01-09T07:18:00.000-08:00

English - January 26th is the end of the quarter. Wednesday January 25th is the deadline.
ADVANCE NOTICE - Anne Frank Vocabulary Quiz this Thursday!!!

HW: Read Anne Frank Act I scene 3 tonight.

Social Studies -Work on and complete the questions for the project. A rough draft is due tomorrow.

Yourad should include.

1.Job Title
2.Salary
3.Qualifications
4.Minimum of three Constitutional roles/jobs
5.How the person is selected for the job.
6.Impressive, interesting.

Mathematics - HW Chapter 4 section 1. p. 151 #'s 16-35
class notes:
Today we started chapter 4. In particular we started factors and monomials.

We focused on divisibility rules:

2- Any number that ends in (0,2,4,6,8,)
3- Any number that has a sum of its digits that is divisible by 3. Ex. 252 (2+5+2 = 9)
5- Any number who's ones digit ends in a 5 or 0.
6- Any number divisible by both 2 and 3.
9- If the sum of the digits is divisible by 9.
10- Any number who's ones digit ends in 0.

Science - HW: Revise and complete your cartoon you started over the weekend.
***We have a quiz on Wednesday. Chapter 2 section 1 and 4 states of matter. We had a study packet we began working on below. You can use the online book from the links at the left to help you study. A copy of the pages is below.

P. 18

p. 19

p. 24

p. 25

p. 26

p. 27

p. 28

Homework 1-6-12

2012-01-06T11:17:00.000-08:00

English -Read Anne Frank Act 1 scene 2. Click on the link to hear it. Select Act I scene 2.

Social Studies - Complete the handout from Chapter 7 section 2

Chapter 7 section 2 handout

Mathematics -No HW we practiced for PTS/3 test today.

Science - Complete chapter 2 section 4 vocabulary (this was classwork).

HW Assignment-- you are creatingan 8 panorama cartoon strip. It must use water and it must describe inscientifically accurate terminology what happens when you add or subtractthermal energy.

must use at least 8vocabulary words from chapter 2 section 4 vocab.

must utilize an 8 x 11 sheetof paper folded into quarters.

4 rough scenes due by Monday.

Check out the website Toon Doo

chapter 2 section 4vocabulary

thermal energy

chemical energy

law of conservation of energy

melting

freezing

vaporization

evaporation

boiling

condensation

sublimation

chemical reaction

Notes starting from p. 62 in book.

molecular structure

Chemical bonds holdsmolecules together

When you add thermal energyor heat it breaks those bonds.

With extreme heat moleculesmove at their fastest.

When you add thermal energyto a solid it fiesta melts this is its melting point.

freezing - this is not adding cold to a substance butrather the loss of heat.

There are two kinds ofvaporization

evaporation - from a liquidto a gas.

and

boiling

condensation is the process of changing from the state of a gas to a liquid.

sublimation - is the process of changing from the state of a solid to a gas.

Homework 1-5-2012

2012-01-05T11:07:00.000-08:00

English - R ead Anne Frank Scene 1 Act 1
Social Studies - Complete handout on Chapter 7 section 1 (A loose Confederation)

Chapter 7 section 1 loose confederation

Mathematics - NO HW we had a test today on chapter 3.

Science - Complete flash cards or flip book on Chapter 2 section 1 vocab from Chemical Building Blocks book.

Math Chapter 3 practice test answer key

2012-01-04T18:30:00.000-08:00

Below is the answer key from the practice test that was listed in tonight's homework.

Chapter 3 answer key

Homework 1-4-2012

2012-01-04T14:40:00.000-08:00

English -Complete 10 sentences using the new Anne Frank vocabulary. The words are posted on Mr. Maine's blog.

Social Studies - HW for 1-04-12
Read pages 200-204 and complete questions #1-7 on page 204.

HW from 1-03-12 is below.
You were to complete both sides of the handout below from chapter 7.

Chapter 7 section 1 handout

Chapter 7 section 2

Mathematics - STUDY FOR CHAPTER 3 TEST!!!!

Be sure you know your formulas for area and perimeter tomorrow.

Last nights homework was Chapter 3 Review page 141 complete #'s 4-25.

Below is a practice test. Answers will follow in the next post. It will automatically be posted after dinner.

pre-algebra chapter 3 practice test page 1

pre-algebra chapter 3 practice test page 2

Science -Advance notice quiz next Wednesday on states of matter and heat transfer notes chapter 2.

For hHW-create flashcards or someform of study guide for the seven terms you defined the day prior.

Below are the science notes 1-3-12 & 1-4-12

Essential questions

What is the relationshipbetween heat energy and molecular motion?

How can you explain that thetotal amount of matter remains the same in a flowed system during a physicaland chemical change.

HW from 1-3-12 complete vocabulary forchapter 2 section 1 (7 words)

solid

crystalline solid

amorphous solid

liquid

fluid

viscosity

gas

Wednesday 1-4-12

***Next Wednesday 1-11-2012 quiz***

We are starting states of matter andhow heat affects them.

SOLID

solid - has definite shapeand definite volume.

Particles in a solid arepacked tightly together and stay in fixed positions.

There are 2 types of solids:

crystalline solids - particlesform a regular repeating pattern.

(each will melt at a distinct characteristicmelting point)
ex. salt, sugar, sand, snow -ex.melts at 32 Fahrenheit or 0 Celsius

amorphous solids - particlesare not arranged in a specific pattern.

(each does not have a distinct meltingpoint)
ex. plastic, glass, rubber

LIQUID

liquid - A liquid does not have adefinitive shape but it has a definitive volume.

In a liquid particles are packed closelybut move around each other freely.
viscosity- the speed at whicha liquid flows. how fluid (a substance that flows) a liquid is. The slower anobject goes the higher its viscosity.

GAS

gas - a substance that has nodefinitive shape and no definitive volume.

In a gas the particles spread apartfilling all the space available to them.
Gas particles don't like beingrestrained or kept in.
They want to move.

Homework 12-22-2011

2011-12-22T10:16:00.000-08:00

English - Continue independent reading. Finish reading "A Child's Christmas in Wales".

Social Studies -Today we finished the geography bee and learned about Benedict Arnold.

Mathematics -

Science - Finish the lab we started today entitled, "Mystery Liquids".

Mystery Liquid lab instruction. (Complete all in your notebook)

Step 1: Give a description of theliquids. Be as detailed as possible.

Liquid A-

Liquid B-

Liquid C-

Liquid D-

Liquid E-

Step 2: Predict which liquid youthink is the most dense and which is the least dense.

Most dense -

Least dense -

Step 3: Draw a picture showing howyou think the liquids would #stack-up", if poured into a graduated cylinder.

***

sure

color

and

label

****

Step 4: Make a guess as to what eachhousehold item each liquid is.

Homework 12-21-2011

2011-12-21T15:00:00.000-08:00

English -We have a vocabulary test tomorrow. Please study the words. See Mr. Maine's blog for the vocabulary words.Read a "Child's Christmas in Wales".

See Mr. Maine's blog for more

Social Studies -NO HW. GEOGRAPHY BEE!

Mathematics - Today we started lesson 3-7. Chapter 3 section 7 p. #'s4-9 all (you must show all the steps, use a formula for each one and draw the figure).

****Word to the wise our Chapter 3 Test will be after vacation. Please study and look over your notes during vacation.****

Science - We worked on a lab today entitled Mystery Canisters.

Mystery Canisters Lab

Homework 12-20-2011

2011-12-20T14:40:00.000-08:00

English -Study for your vocab quiz on Thursday. Continue independent reading.

Social Studies - NO HW we had a test today.

Mathematics - Chapter 3 Section 6 p. 133 handout complete all problems.

Chapter 3 section 6 p.133 handout

Science - No HW. We will be continuing our lab tomorrow.

Homework 12-19-2011

2011-12-19T07:08:00.000-08:00

English - Begin to study for your vocab quiz on Thursday. Mr. Maine will be checking the homework (10 sentences) tomorrow. If you do not have the words see his blog page.
Complete your final essay of the play review.

Essay Peer Edit Rubric

Also if you did not finish in class complete the handout provided for classwork "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge".

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge p. 1

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge p. 2

Social Studies -Study for your chapter 6 test tomorrow. We began a review in class today. Use the following guide to help you prepare.

pg. 192 "geographyskills" (1-3)

pg. 195 questions (1-3) andquestions (5-6)

pg. 196 questions (1-10). donot complete the crossword just answer the questions. Also answer #17.

Also complete chapter 6 section 5 handout.

Chapter 6 section 5 handout

Mathematics - Complete all problems from your textbook on the following pages.
pg. 728 lesson 3-1.
pg. 730 lesson 3-6

Science - We completed a lab today on density.

Density Lab Handout

Density Lab Boardwork

Homework 12-16-2011

2011-12-16T11:21:00.000-08:00

English - Compose 10 sentences using new vocabulary.

Social Studies - Complete a rough draft of the essay for your test Tuesday on Chapter 6. The classwork we completed are below.

Chapter 6 section 3

Chapter 6 section 4

Mathematics - NO HW. Work on IXL.

Science - No HW we had a test today.

Homework 12-15-2011

2011-12-15T11:21:00.000-08:00

English - Rough draft of review on one of the following plays (The Monkey's Paw, The Necklace, or The Tell Tale Heart). Complete worksheet! Then write out a rough draft.

Play review page 1

Play review page 2

Social Studies - Complete Chapter 6 Section 4 handout.

social studies chapter 6 section 4 p.75

****TEST NEXT TUESDAY (12-20-2011) ON CHAPTER 6 ****

Mathematics - No HW. WORK ON IXL.

Science - Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 1 of Chemical Building Blocks book. Use online book version to study.

Study Guide

Describing Matter

Key Concepts

· Every form of matter has two kinds ofproperties—physical properties and chemical properties.

· Elements are the simplest substances.

· When elements are chemically combined, they formcompounds having properties that are different from those of the uncombinedelements.

· Each substance in a mixture keeps its individualproperties. Also, the parts of a mixture are not combined in a set ratio.

Key Terms

· matter

· chemistry

· substance

· physical property

· chemical property

· element

· atom

· chemical bond

· molecule

· compound

· chemical formula

· mixture

· heterogeneous mixture

· homogeneous mixture

· solution

Measuring Matter

Key Concepts

· Unlike weight, mass does not change with location,even when the force of gravity on an object changes.

· Common units of volume include the liter (L),milliliter (mL), and cubic centimeter (cm³).

· Volume = Length × Width × Height

· You can determine the density of a sample ofmatter by dividing its mass by its volume.

Key Terms

· weight

· mass

· International System of Units

· volume

· density

Changes in Matter

Key Concepts

· A substance that undergoes a physical change isstill the same substance after the change.

· Unlike a physical change, a chemical changeproduces new substances with properties different from those of the originalsubstances.

· Every chemical or physical change in matterincludes a change in energy.

Key Terms

· physical change

· chemical change

· law of conservation of mass

· energy

· temperature

· thermal energy

· endothermic change

· exothermic change

Energy and Matter

Key Concepts

· Forms of energy related to changes in matterinclude kinetic, potential, chemical, electromagnetic, electrical, and thermalenergy.

· During a chemical change, chemical energy may bechanged to other forms of energy. Other forms of energy may also be changed tochemical energy.

Key Terms

· kinetic energy

· potential energy

· chemical energy

· electromagnetic energy

· electrical energy

· electrode

Homework 12-13-11

2011-12-13T07:41:00.000-08:00

English - Re-read My Favorite Murder by Ambrose Bierce. Lookup the words you underlined and define them.

Social Studies - Complete handout from Chapter 6 section 3 pg. 74.

chapter 6 section 3 p.74

Mathematics - You have a quiz on Thursday on sections 3-3 thru 3-5. Here is the handout we worked on collaboratively in class.

chapter 3 section 5 p. 129

Science -Science complete classwork. Study for the chapter 1 test on Friday. (chemical building blocks book).
Classwork today - Complete and use as a study guide!

Complete chapter 1 reviewpages 40-41.

#'s

1-4 write the letter andanswer

6-9 true or false change theunderlined word if false.

11-13 answer in completesentences.

16. complete & copyconcept map

17-19, 21-22. show any workand answer in complete sentences.

Homework 12-12-11

2011-12-12T14:30:00.000-08:00

English - Read handout about short story, "My Favorite Murder". 1st reader response due today.

Social Studies -Study for quiz on chapter 6 sections 1 &2.

Mathematics - NO HW

Science - Study for Test on Friday! Handout density practice.

Social Studies Chapter 6 The American Revolution PowerPoint

2011-12-05T10:05:00.001-08:00

Chapter 6 The American Revolution

Mass versus Weight PowerPoint Notes

2011-12-05T09:45:00.001-08:00

Mass vs weight whms revised

Characteristic Properties PowerPoint Notes

2011-12-05T06:21:00.001-08:00

Characteristic properties of matter modified 2011

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Homework 12-09-2011

2011-12-05T05:39:00.001-08:00

English - Independent reading due Tuesday 12-13-2011. Complete them and get them in the box asap!

Social Studies - Next Tuesday we are having a quiz on chapter 6 sections 1-2 . Begin to study for the quiz.

Mathematics - Lesson 3-5. p. 729. #'s 2-20even

You must write the problemsout!!!!!

Science - *****test next Fridaycharacteristic, mass, weight and density formulas. ****

HW: Calculating Density Practice Problems handout.

Calculating Density

Classwork handouts. If not completed in class you must complete for homework. Complete handout #'s 1-5 innotebook. the rest can be completed on the worksheet. You need to know which units gowith each type of measurement.

density worksheet do allthree steps for each problem.

Measuring Matter handout page 1

Measuring Matter handout page 2

Homework 12-08-2011

2011-12-05T05:38:00.005-08:00

English - HW: Independent reading. For tonight you must complete 1 reader response question about the book you are reading. BY TUESDAY 1 reader response must be completed and handed in to avoid comments on your progress reports.

Social Studies - Complete the following worksheet from Chapter 6 section 2.

Chapter 6 section 2

Below are notes from class they will be needed to study for the next quiz or test.

Important notes from classwork

Mathematics - Complete p. 123 #'s 13-34 all

Science -No HW we had a quiz today.

Homework 12-07-2011

2011-12-05T05:38:00.003-08:00

English - *** We have a Vocabulary Test tomorrow*** see Mr. Maine's blog for the vocab.

Social Studies -Complete the handout from Chapter 6 section 1.

Chp. 6 section 1 handout

Mathematics - Chapter 3 Section 4 handout #'s 1-32 all. No check step required.

Chapter 3 section 4 handout

Science -HW complete Density problems worksheet.

*** We have a Quiz tomorrow on Metric System, Characteristic Properties, and Matter.***

Density NOTES

Density classwork pg. 1

Density classwork p.2

Density problems HW pg. 1

Density problems HW pg. 2

Homework 12-06-2011

2011-12-05T05:38:00.001-08:00

English - Tomorrow we are having a quiz on the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". Here is a link to study guide.

Social Studies - Complete unfinished classwork for homework. Read pages 181-185 answer questions #1-7 in complete sentences. Also complete p. 184 "Graphic Organizer" questions #1-2.

Mathematics -Complete chapter 3 section 3 p.119 handout. Complete all evens including 37 & 38.

Chapter 3 Section 3 p. 119 handout

Science - Study for your quiz on Thursday. It will be on characteristic properties, matter and the metric system.

Matter Study Guide

Homework 12-5-2011

2011-12-05T05:37:00.001-08:00

English - HW - Study your vocabulary words for the test on Thursday. In addition, when you get your Pilgrim test back you must correct the wrong answers using your notes from class.

Social Studies - Complete questions from Friday. See Fridays blog post for the details.
Below are the handouts we will be completing in class tomorrow.

American Revolution p. 34 classwork

American Revolution p. 35 classwork

Mathematics - Chapter 3 Section 3 HW p. 113 (12-42 evens) show all work and check step.

Science - If you did not finish todays classwork questions please do so tonight.
(Chemical Building Blocks Book)

Chapter 1 Section 1 Questions

*****We are having a quiz on Thursday. It will be on Characteristic Properties, Metric System, and Matter. Please begin to study!!!!!

HINT: Review the PowerPoint notes posted here.

Homework 12-02-2011

2011-12-02T08:08:00.001-08:00

English - Complete 10 sentences based on the new vocabulary you received today in class. See Mr. Maine's blog for the words.

Social Studies - We have a new essential question(s):

Did the Declaration of Indpepedence establish the foundation of American Government?

Why was the Declaration of Independence a "revolutionary" document?

HW: DUE TUESDAY 12-6-2011
Read pgs. 173-176 on page 176 complete #'s (1-7).

Mathematics - We had a quiz today on Chapter 3 sections 1 and 2.
***Continue working on IXL.***

Science - Today we completed A Magnetic Personality activity in class. For HW make sure this activity is done completely in your notebook.

Prediction questions:
How can you separate the substances in a mixture?

Predict the effect a magnet would have on your sand & iron mixture.

Classwork (define in notebook)
Chapter 1 section 2 vocab:
weight
mass
volume
density
International System of Units (SI)

Homework 11-30-2011

2011-11-30T07:53:00.001-08:00

English -For tomorrow re-read/listen the story A Horseman in the Sky. We are having a quiz on it tomorrow.

short story summary:
In the year 1861, a Union sentry sleeps at hispost near a road on a high mountain cliff. Below him lies a narrow valleythrough which his military unit must pass in order to attack an unsuspectingConfederate army on the other side of the mountain. Suddenly, he awakens andsees an enemy soldier on horseback at the edge of the cliff observing the troopmovement below. The sentry is struck by the beauty of the motionless figuressilhouetted against the sky and is momentarily torn between his desire topreserve that beauty and to carry out his sworn duty to kill the enemy. Heremembers the last words of his father, a wealthy Southern gentleman who,saddened by his son's decision to join the Union army, nonetheless admonisheshim to "do his duty." The sentry lifts his rifle and fires, causingthe horse and rider to plunge from the top of the cliff. Moments later, when thesentry is questioned by his sergeant, it is discovered that the Confederatesoldier whom the sentry killed is none other than the sentry's own father.

Social Studies -Homework in textbook read p. 168-171. Answer questions 1-7 on page 171.

Below is the story we read in class today. We will be discussing this tomorrow.

Jefferson letter to daughter page 1

Jefferson letter to daughter page 2

Jefferson letter to daughter page 3

Mathematics - From chapter 3 section 2 complete handout 114. Each student was assigned different questions to complete based on need.

p.114 handout

Science - Bonus question: What is the torch on the statue of liberty made out of?

Homework 11-29-2011

2011-11-29T08:50:00.001-08:00

English - A final copy of your response is due by tomorrow. Finish your part of the group paragraph (If you did not already in class). In class we worked in groups to compose a final copy.
HW: Read A Horseman in The Sky by Ambrose Bierce on pages 515-520. On page 520 complete the Critical Thinking and Comprehension questions.

Horseman in the Sky questions p. 520

Click on the story title to hear the story read to you. You can download it as an MP3.

Social Studies - ***We are having a quiz tomorrow on the notes and handouts (American Revolution - Intolerable Acts)***

We completed a study guide in class.

Chapter 5 Vocabulary builder>

Review the following information below as well:

Proclamation of 1763

Militia

Townshend Acts

Petition

minuteman

boycott

Quebec Act

Stamp Act

Intolerable Acts

writ of assistance

Sons of Liberty

Samuel Adams

Battles of Lexington and Concord

How did Britain punish Massachusetts?

Mathematics- HW: Chapter 3 section 2 handout p. 113 #'s distributive problems</u><br />
(see earlier posts for the handouts).

Science-By tomorrow you will need a (simple) calculator daily.

Tomorrow the worksheets we started in class are due tomorrow pages 46 -49 (see earlier posts for the handouts).
We also completed worksheets on measurement and observation.

Observing handout page 1

Observing handout page 2

Observing page 3

Measuring handout page 1

Measuring handout page 2

Homework 11-28-2011

2011-11-28T06:28:00.001-08:00

English - Finish your part of the group paragraph (If you did not already in class). In class we worked in groups to compose a response to either of the two letters we read regarding the Plimoth Plantations.
HW: Continue independent reading.

Social Studies - ***We are having a quiz on Wednesday on the notes and handouts (American Revolution - Intolerable Acts)***

Boston Massacre Handout

protest to revolution handout

HW- Read pages 155-160. Complete questions 1-6 on page 160 and review for quiz.

Page 60 Questions

Mathematics- Your chapter 2 open ended assessment is due tomorrow. Complete all questions. Today we started chapter 3 section 1. Chapter 3 is the distributive property.
HW: Chapter 3 section 1 p. 101 #'s 26-49

Science- Tomorrow the worksheets we started in class are due tomorrow pages 46 and 46 (see earlier posts for the handouts). Also we will be starting DENSITY. By Wednesday you will need a (simple) calculator daily.

Homework 11-22-2011

2011-11-22T08:16:00.001-08:00

English -Brainstorm items you want to write about in your group's response to either the Pilgrim child's letter or pometacomet?

Pilgrim Girl Letter

Pometacomet Letter

Social Studies - Complete the following handouts from Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Section 2 handout>

Chapter 5 Section 3 handout

Mathematics - Complete handouts from chapter 3 section 2 (do not complete any problem with distributive).

Page 113

Page 114

Science - Complete handout on metric system.

Metric Mania classwork

Metric Mania Homework

Classwork handouts to be completed in notebook (this is an in class assignment but you can use these handouts and complete them at home).

Homework 11-21-11

2011-11-21T07:14:00.001-08:00

English - YES, we have hw tonight. You need to read at least 20 pages of your IR book and compose a reader response to what you read (Approximately, 100 words!)
@@@This is one question off of the reader response sheet. @@@

Social Studies - Those who did not finish their projects, complete them!

Mathematics - Today we started lesson 3-2. Review the vocabulary from the lesson
(they are all in your notebook)
coefficients
like terms
term
constant

Homework pg. 106 #'s (14-40 & 47-48)
**Complete in the same way you completed the chart in your notebook using 5 columns.

original / KFC/ like terms/ coefficients/ constants

****CONTINUE WORKING ON IXL (click here) ****

work on

Variables and Expressions

T.1 thru T.3

Science - Review the metric system.

Skills page 1

Skills page 2

Homework 11-18-2011

2011-11-18T08:19:00.001-08:00

English - Continue independent reading.

Social Studies - If you did not finish complete your project.

Mathematics -****IF YOU HAVE AN IXL account continue working on it nightly***
(Click on the IXL to go to the page or use the drop down menu to the left).

Below is the Chapter 2 open end assessment. You worked on it individually today we completed it in groups.

This should be in your notebook! You worked on this in your groups.

PTS3 example 1:
A principal dedicated a committee to decorate a row of lockers number 1 to 150.
The committee put

A flower sticker pm each 4th locker beginning with locker 4.
A red band of color on each 10th locker beginning with locker 10 and
A balloon sticker on each 15th locker beginning with locker 15.

How many lockers got all three decorations.

Science - We started a new book today. Chemical Building Blocks. A link to the online version of the book is located in the links drop down menu to the left. The book is different but all the vocabulary can be found there.
For class you needed to complete Chapter 1 Section 1 vocabulary .

characteristic property

boiling point

melting point

physical change

chemical change

chemical activity

mixture

solution

pure substance

element

compound

You were also required to search the book and record 20 facts from it. This will be checked on Monday.

Homework 11-17-2011

2011-11-17T09:15:00.001-08:00

English - Tomorrow we are having a quiz based on our virtual field trip to Plimoth Plantation and the readings about the Pilgrims.
Letter From a Pilgrim Child & Note From a Wampanoag Child

Social Studies - Revolution project due tomorrow.

Mathematics - We had a test today no HW.

Science - Complete your 5 sentence answer for each Essential Question. (see earlier blog post for questions)

Math Chapter 2 Study Guide Answers

2011-11-16T15:00:00.000-08:00

Below are the chapter 2 study guide answers.

Study Guide Answers

Homework 11-16-2011

2011-11-16T11:14:00.001-08:00

English - 2nd quarter has started. Continue with Independent Reading. We are going to have a quiz on our virtual field trip Friday.

Social Studies - Continue working on your people of the revolution project.

Mathematics -Study for your test tomorrow. See blog posts for extra help.

Science - For extra points on your quiz. Look back at your essential questions (see earlier posts). Compose a response paragraph for each question answering it. This paragraph must be a minimum of 5 sentences. Use what you have learned to answer the questions.

Science Test Study Guide

2011-11-15T11:34:00.001-08:00

Photosynthesis

Key Concepts

· Nearly all living things obtain energy eitherdirectly or indirectly from the energy of sunlight captured duringphotosynthesis.

· During photosynthesis, plants and some otherorganisms use energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water intooxygen and sugars.

· The equation for photosynthesis is

Key Terms

· photosynthesis

· autotroph

· heterotroph

· pigment

· chlorophyll

· stomata

Respiration

Key Concepts

· During respiration, cells break down simple foodmolecules such as sugar and release the energy they contain.

· The respiration equation is

· Fermentation provides energy for cells withoutusing oxygen.

Key Terms

· respiration

· fermentation

Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Key Concepts

· Each organism in an ecosystem fills the energyrole of producer, consumer, or decomposer.

· The movement of energy through an ecosystem canbe shown in diagrams called food chains and food webs.

· The most energy is available at the producerlevel of the energy pyramid. As you move up the pyramid, each level has lessenergy available than the level below.

Key Terms

· producer

· consumer

· herbivore

· carnivore

· omnivore

· scavenger

· decomposer

· food chain

· food web

· energy pyramid

Cycles of Matter

Key Concepts

· The processes of evaporation, condensation, andprecipitation make up the water cycle.

· In ecosystems, the processes by which carbon andoxygen are recycled are linked. Producers, consumers, and decomposers playroles in recycling carbon and oxygen.

· In the nitrogen cycle, nitrogen moves from theair to the soil, into living things, and back into the air.

Key Terms

· water cycle

· evaporation

· condensation

· precipitation

· nitrogen fixation

IXL Math Site

2011-11-15T07:38:00.001-08:00

Students and parents. Below is an awesome website to help those who are having difficulty in math. Please ask your child if they have a username and password. This would make a great nightly addition to homework. It will only help.

https://www.ixl.com/signin/whms

Homework 11-15-2011

2011-11-15T07:23:00.001-08:00

English - See post from yesterday.

Social Studies - The rubric for the writing project we are completing regarding the American Revolution and source log are below.

Project Rubric

Source log

Mathematics -Begin to review and study for your Chapter 2 Test on Thursday. See earlier blog post for study guide.

Science - Study for your test tomorrow! Here is a list of vocabulary that you need for the test.

producer
consumer
herbivore
carnivore
omnivore
scavenger
decomposer
food chain
food web
energy pyramid
water cycle
fermentation
evaporation
precipitation
condensation

Math Chapter 2 Test Study Guide

2011-11-15T07:17:00.001-08:00

Below are handouts to use as a study guide along with your notes, and homework assignments. The answers will be posted automatically at the end of the day on Wednesday.

Study Guide Page 1

Study Guide Page 2

Homework 11-14-2011

2011-11-14T06:19:00.001-08:00

English - Read the story and answer the questions pg. 164 Check Your Comprehension, and on page 165 answer Critical Thinking questions and Connecting to Literature #'s 1-3.

Pre-Reading

Story Page 1

Story Page 2

Questions Page

Social Studies - See Mr. Inman's Blog. We started a project today.

Mathematics - Complete pg. 90-92 all (chapter 2 review) #'s 1-43.
We are having a chapter 2 test on Thursday 11-17-2011.

Science - Complete p. 50 questions for HW.

page 50 questions

See scans below for classwork and study.

page 45 figure 2

page 47 figure 5

Food Web

Here are the checkpoint questions from class:
Checkpoint page 47 - What do herbivores and carnivores have in common?

Checkpoint page 49 - What are the organisms in one food chain shown in the food web on the facing page?

This Wednesday TEST on PowerPoint notes, vocabulary and formulas (Respiration and Photosynthesis).

Homework 11-09-11

2011-11-09T06:47:00.000-08:00

English- Independent reading due tomorrow!!!

Social Studies -Complete p. 70 Chapter 5 section 2 handout.

Chapter 5 Section 2 handout

Math - Section 2-5 p. 83 #'s12-33 all
Science - Complete pg. 54 chapter 1 section 1 review questions (all)

p. 54 questions

PowerPoint notes from class

Photosynthesis and Respiration

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Homework 11-08-2011

2011-11-08T07:09:00.000-08:00

English -Study The Monkey's Paw vocabulary for the test tomorrow.

Social Studies - Complete handout from Chapter 5 section 1. complete questions 6-9.

Chapter 5 Section 1 handout

Mathematics - ADVANCE NOTICE ***NOTEBOOK QUIZ ON THURSDAY 11-10-2011***
HW - Chapter 2 Section 4 p. 78 16-53 all

Science - Essential Questions: We received new essential questions this week. We are also working out of two books currently.
from 10/18 : What are some ways natural selection provides survival advantages in a specific environment?

11/4 NEW QUESTIONS
What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

How does energy flow through an ecosystem beginning with the sun?

How does matter cycle among and between organisms and the physical environment?

Homework 11-07-2011

2011-11-07T05:37:00.000-08:00

English - Today we read the short story, TheNecklace by Guy de Maupassant.Complete handout of questions for homework and use as a study guide.

Click on the title of the story to have it read to you.

*** WE ARE HAVING A QUIZ TOMORROW ON THE STORY***

Social Studies -see Mr. Inman's blog page.

Mathematics - Complete handout section 2-3 p. 69 all.

Section 2-3 handout

Science - no hw. You can copy the notes from below into your notebook for the upcoming lesson.You can also here a cool and funny rap about photosynthesis by clicking this link

Notes for upcoming class

Homework 11-04-2011

2011-11-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

English - Complete assignment from The Monkey's Paw. see earlier blog posts. Complete the handout questions.
Social Studies -No HW
Mathematics - We have a quiz on Chapter 2 sections 1-3 on MONDAY 11-07-2011!!!

Chapter 2 sections 1-3 study guide

Answers

Science - No HW

Homework 11-03-2011

2011-11-03T09:22:00.000-07:00

English - Continue Independent reading. Study vocabulary from the Monkey's Paw.
DUE TOMORROW EXTRA ITEM FROM POLICE REPORT!
Social Studies - Common Task completion.
Mathematics - Keep Flip Change (KFC). Started lesson 2-3 Subtracting Integers. HW. pg 73 #'s14-39.

Example of range problem from your book

Chapter 2 section 3 study guide

Chapter 2 Section 3 Study Guide Answers

Science - We had a Test today. NO HW!

Homework 11-02-11

2011-11-02T10:59:00.000-07:00

English - Complete handout about The Monkey's Paw.We are having a quiz tomorrow on the story. See Mr. Maine's blog page for vocab and story information.

Monkeys Paw Questions

Monkeys Paw Questions- back

Social Studies - Continue working on Common Task
Mathematics - Work completed in class. NO HW unless you did not finish classwork, refer to notes
Science - Chapter 5 TEST tomorrow. (Cells and Heredity Book)Please study your notes. Use online book as resource.

Science Study Guide