Math and Science 4.30.15

Math:

* MMT2S5 5.4.15
*Manga High 'Similarity' practice due 5.5.15
Science:  
*We still have 'one' groups left to present their roller coaster...
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read section 2, starting on page 119, take notes, define bold-faced words (and any other unfamiliar word), and answer the Section 2 review questions
*'Genetics and Heredity' links to a couple of awesome introductory videos shown in class on Monday and Tuesday below:

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=7C71756F49A1E3B6912D7C71756F49A1E3B6912D

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=B0F1E7933BE08E018F1FB0F1E7933BE08E018F1F

Math and Science 4.29.15

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.4.15
*Manga High 'Similarity' practice due 5.5.15
* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.2 (pg. 9) and ACEs 3, 4, 14, 22, and 24 (pgs. 12-18) 
Science:  
*We still have 'one' groups left to present their roller coaster...
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read section 2, starting on page 119, take notes, define bold-faced words (and any other unfamiliar word), and answer the Section 2 review questions
*'Genetics and Heredity' links to a couple of awesome introductory videos shown in class on Monday and Tuesday below:

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=7C71756F49A1E3B6912D7C71756F49A1E3B6912D

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=B0F1E7933BE08E018F1FB0F1E7933BE08E018F1F

Math and Science 4.28.15

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.4.15
*Manga High 'Similarity' practice due 5.5.15* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.2 (pg. 9) and ACEs 3, 4, 14, 22, and 24 (pgs. 12-18) 
Science:  
*We still have a few groups left to present their roller coasters...
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read pgs. 110-118, take notes, define bold-faced words (and any other word you do not know the definition of), and answer the Section 1 review questions
*'Genetics and Heredity' links to a couple of awesome introductory videos shown in class on Monday and Tuesday

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=7C71756F49A1E3B6912D7C71756F49A1E3B6912D

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=B0F1E7933BE08E018F1FB0F1E7933BE08E018F1F

Math and Science 4.27.15

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.4.15
* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.2 (pg. 9) and ACEs 3, 4, 14, 22, and 24 (pgs. 12-18) was also due on Friday, 4.17.15.  Please make sure this assignment is complete and ready to be corrected tomorrow in class.
Science:  
*The majority of the 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment projects were presented on the Friday before break. We were all so impressed with the designs, functionality and construction that went into their work.  We really enjoyed listening to students talk about the steps they took to come up with their final product and watching their presentations.  Each of the coasters were unique, and the students were so excited to share; what a great way to apply and demonstrate all  they had learned through the unit!  If students were absent on Friday the 17th, they need to be prepared to give their class presentation of their project (packet must be finished, drawings of changes in design and all modifications that were made throughout the construction phase) the next time they are in attendance
*We have started a new unit on 'Genetics and Heredity' this week.  Following are links to a couple of awesome introductory videos shown in class on Monday and Tuesday

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=7C71756F49A1E3B6912D7C71756F49A1E3B6912D

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=genetics+and+heredity&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=B0F1E7933BE08E018F1FB0F1E7933BE08E018F1F

Math and Science for the week of 4.20.15

Math:
* MMT2S4 and quiz 4.27.15
*3 Skill builders should have been done and corrected by Friday, 4.17.15.  Please finish over break if you did not meet this deadline
* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.2 (pg. 9) and ACEs 3, 4, 14, 22, and 24 (pgs. 12-18) was also due on Friday, 4.17.15.  Please make sure this assignment is complete and ready to be corrected.
Science:  
*The majority of the 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment projects were presented on the Friday before break. We were all so impressed with the designs, functionality and construction that went into their work.  We really enjoyed listening to students talk about the steps they took to come up with their final product and watching their presentations.  Each of the coasters were unique, and the students were so excited to share; what a great way to apply and demonstrate all  they had learned through the unit!  If students were absent on Friday the 17th, they need to be prepared to give their class presentation of their project (packet must be finished, drawings of changes in design and all modifications that were made throughout the construction phase) on Monday, 4.27.15.

Math and Science 4.16.15

Math:
* MMT2S4 and quiz 4.27.15
*3 Skill builders need to be done and corrected no later than 4.17.15
* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.2 (pg. 9) and ACEs 3, 4, 14, 22, and 24 (pgs. 12-18) due Friday, 4.17.15
Science:  
*Finish work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy and prepare for class presentation of project (packet must be finished, drawings of changes in design and all modifications that were made throughout the construction phase)

Language Arts in class 4.16

The main purpose of Writer’s Notebook is to practice the art of creative writing.  Today we will write solely for enjoyment, and we will share our writing during the second half of class.  

The Rules

• 20 minutes of silent writing time - You must write for the ENTIRE time. You may not do anything else. If you think you are done, reread your writing - you can always make it better.  
  
• Sharing - During the second half of class, 6-8 brave volunteers will share their writing.  Everyone will listen respectfully to show appreciation for their work.

As you write, pay close attention to the words you select.  Are you choosing the most accurate, descriptive words you can?  Are you describing things, people, scenes, smells, sounds, feelings, etc?

Choose one of the following prompts for today’s Writer’s Notebook:

1.    Start your entry this way:

Dear nightmare I had last night,

2.  Write about the CIA’s newest spy, who is incredibly bad at his/her job.

3. The Challenge: Use the power of YOUR words, images, audio and/or video to combat climate change and win big money! First place: $100 | Second place: $75 | Third place: $50 | Plus coupons, gifts and other fun stuff! DEADLINE FRIDAY, APRIL 17!  Go to:

http://youngwritersproject.org/climate15  
(This is where the 3 prompts about climate change are.)

Math and Science 4.15.15

Math:
* MMT2S4 and quiz 4.27.15
*3 Skill builders need to be done and corrected no later than 4.17.15
* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.2 (pg. 9) and ACEs 3, 4, 14, 22, and 24 (pgs. 12-18) due Friday, 4.17.15
Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; vehicle stop in place
4.17.15  All written documentation and class presentation of project

Math & Science 4/14/15

Math:
* MMT2S4 and quiz 4.27.15
*3 Skill builders need to be done and corrected no later than 4.17.15
* S.A.S. (Stretching and Shrinking) Problem 1.1 (pg. 6) and ACEs 1,2, 8-12 (pgs. 12-15)
Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; vehicle stop in place
4.17.15  All written documentation and class presentation of project

Language Arts and Social Studies 4/14/15

L.A.:

• Make sure you submitted your essay online today!
• Classical Roots Lesson 7 quizzes tomorrow.
• Reading Journals will be checked on Thursday.

S.S.:

• Thinkcerca.com due Friday.

Math and Science 4.13.15

Math:
* MMT2S4 and quiz 4.27.15
*3 Skill builders need to be done and corrected no later than 4.17.15

Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.14.15  Basic roller coaster with 3 hills (at their maximum height) must be fully constructed
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; vehicle stop in place
4.17.15  Class presentation of project

Math and Science 4.10.15

Math:
* MMT2S3 due 4.13.15
*Continued work on skill builders

Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.13.15  Height of 3 hills determined  
4.14.15  Basic roller coaster with 3 hills (at their maximum height) must be fully constructed
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; vehicle stop in place
4.17.15  Class presentation of project

Math and Science 4.9.15

Math:
* MMT2S3 due 4.13.15
*Work on "Practice and Check" packet on integers to continue to prepare for unit test on integers, order of operations and absolute value that you will finish tomorrow


Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.13.15  Height of 3 hills determined  
4.14.15  Basic roller coaster with 3 hills must be fully constructed
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; track connected
4.17.15  Class presentation of project

Math and Science 4.8.15

Math:
* MMT2S3 due 4.13.15
*Work on "Practice and Check" packet on integers to continue to prepare for unit test on integers, order of operations and absolute value that you will continue to work on tomorrow


Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.8.15  Project design with final draft of sketch and list of materials due
4.13.15  Height of 3 hills determined  
4.14.15  Basic roller coaster with 3 hills must be fully constructed
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; track connected
4.17.15  Class presentation of project

Math and Science 4.7.15

Math:
* MMT2S3 due 4.13.15
*Work on "Practice and Check" packet on integers to prepare for unit test on integers, order of operations and absolute value Wednesday, 4.8.15


Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.8.15  Project design with final draft of sketch and list of materials due
4.13.15  Height of 3 hills determined  
4.14.15  Basic roller coaster with 3 hills must be fully constructed
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; track connected
4.17.15  Class presentation of project

Language Arts & Social Studies 4.7.15

L.A.:

• Reading Journal check on Thursday.
• First 4 paragraphs of the argument essay due on Thursday.
• Spellingcity.com assignments due Friday.

S.S.:

• Gods/Goddesses poster project due Wednesday.
• Thinkcerca.com due every Friday.

Math and Science 4.6.15

Math:
* MMT2S3 due 4.13.15
*Investigation #4 practice packet due Tuesday, 4.7.15
4*Work on "Practice and Check" packet on integers to prepare for unit test on integers, order of operations and absolute value next Wednesday, 4.8.15


Science:  
*Work on 'Roller Coaster' performance assessment project on energy (tentative due dates below)
4.8.15  Project design with final draft of sketch and list of materials due
4.13.15  Height of 3 hills determined  
4.14.15  Basic roller coaster with 3 hills must be fully constructed
4.16.15  Turns and loops added; track connected
4.17.15  Class presentation of project

Math and Science 4.3.15

Math:
* MMT2S2 due 4.6.15
*Investigation #4 practice packet due Tuesday, 4.7.15
4*Work on "Practice and Check" packet on integers to prepare for unit test on integers, order of operations and absolute value next Wednesday, 4.8.15


Science:  
*For Monday, complete pgs. 1, 4 and 5 from roller coaster packet

Language Arts & Social Studies 4.3.15

L.A.:

• Reading Journals are checked every Thursday.
• By Monday, 4/6, have all of your evidence and your introduction paragraph written for your argument essay.

S.S.:

• Thinkcerca.com article due every Friday.
• Gods/Goddesses poster project deadline extended to Wednesday, 4/8.  Here are some helpful resources: https://docs.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/document/d/1ugq7H6pdXKJjHbq1FYrqeEVmAsBqR_cidswUw5rOJp0/edit?usp=sharing

Math and Science 4.2.14

Math:
* MMT2S2 due 4.6.15
* PEMDAS Manga Practice due 4.2.15 
*Investigation #4 practice packet due Tuesday, 4.7.15

Science:  
*Start thinking about your unique roller coaster design!!!

Language Arts & Social Studies 4/2/15

L.A.:

• Thesis statement for your argument essay by Friday, 4/3
• Reading Journals are checked every Thursday

S.S.:

• Gods/Goddess poster due Tuesday, 4/7 
• Thinkcerca.com article due every Friday

Math and Science 4.1.15

Math:
* MMT2S2 due 4.6.15
* PEMDAS Manga Practice due 4.2.15 
*Investigation #4 practice packet due Tuesday, 4.7.15

Science:  
*Use flash cards of vocabulary and key concepts on 'Energy' to continue to study for final assessment

Math and Science 3.31.15

Math:
* MMT2S2 due 4.6.15
* PEMDAS Manga Practice due 4.2.15 
*Problem 4.3 (pgs. 66-68) and ACEs 6, 33, and 45 (pgs. 70-74) due Tomorrow, 4.1.15

Science:  
*Use flash cards of vocabulary and key concepts on 'Energy' to study for upcoming unit test scheduled for Wednesday, 4.1.15

Language Arts & Social Studies 4/1/15

L.A.:

• Reading Journal check on Thursday.
• You should have 6-8 solid pieces of evidence to support your argument by Thursday.

S.S.:

• Parsone the Priest due Thursday.
• Thinkcerca.com due Friday.