Monday, January 13th!
6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll be learning that cells are the building block of life and that all living things are comprised of one or more cells. Throughout this unit, we’ll also be examining the relationship between biotic and abiotic components and we’ll be learning about the difference between viruses, parasites, bacteria, and healthy cells. We’ll also be examining the parts of cells, functions of cells, and the characteristics of living things. There will be a Cells Quiz on cells, cell parts, cell functions, and cell theory in class on Wednesday, January 15th. Students should study their vocabulary words, class notes, and materials in Google Classroom to prep for the quiz.
Homework –
1/13/20 – Study your vocab & class notes for a Cells Quiz on Wednesday!
1/14/20 – Study your vocab & class notes for a Cells Quiz tomorrow!
7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on a poetry & figurative language unit. During this unit, students will examine different types of poems, such as sonnets, haikus, acrostic poems, limericks, and free verse poems, to learn about concepts such as mood, tone, hyperbole, irony, metaphors, and allegory. Students should also continue working on Book Project 2, which will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
1/13/20 – Work on Book Project 2 & bring your book project materials to class on Friday for a workshop session!
1/14/20 – Work on Book Project 2 & bring your book project materials to class on Friday for a workshop session!
8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and examining how graphic designers use mathematics, graphic design skills, and computer-aided design techniques to create geometric designs, artistic patterns, and architectural structures. Students will be using their skills to convert 2-D and 3-D images to 8-bit designs on a software program called PixilArt.
Homework –
1/13/20 – Work on your 8-Bit PixilArt project. 3rd Hour Class – the final draft of your 8-Bit PixilArt project is due on Friday (at the end of class). 5th Hour Class – the final draft of your 8-Bit PixilArt project is due on Thursday (at the end of class)!
1/14/20 – Work on your 8-Bit PixilArt project. 3rd Hour Class – the final draft of your 8-Bit PixilArt project is due on Friday (at the end of class). 5th Hour Class – the final draft of your 8-Bit PixilArt project is due on Thursday (at the end of class)!