Monday, November 4th!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the hydrologic cycle. Students will conduct a series of activities and experiments to explore how engineers address travel and development-related problems caused by large bodies of water. Students will take a quiz on the Water Cycle & States of Matter on Friday, November 8th.
Homework –
11/4/19 –  Study for the Water Cycle & States of Matter quiz on Friday!
11/5/19 – No School – Teacher Professional Development Day!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Students will also be working on the first Book Project, which is due in class on Thursday, November 7th!
Homework –
11/4/19 – Work on your Book Project 1 – Due Thursday, November 7th! Bring your Book Project materials to class on Wednesday for an in-class workshop!
11/5/19 – No School – Teacher Professional Development Day!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems. Students will also be taking the Bebras International Computing Challenge to see how their skills rank against other students across the globe.
Homework –
11/4/19 – Work on your Bebras Challenge practice puzzles!
11/5/19 – No School – Teacher Professional Development Day!