Monday, January 27th!

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,the characteristics of living things, and we’ll be learning about the structure and function of body systems.
Homework –
1/27/20 – Finish your Body Systems – Buddy Systems chart worksheet
1/28/20 – Complete your Cells & the Real World cell part worksheet

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.
Homework –
1/27/20 – Read your haikus to a friend.
1/28/20 – Share your blackout poem with a classmate or friend.

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 designs using web-based software programs.
Homework –
1/27/20 – Bring in household materials & art supplies for the Chinese lantern project.
1/28/20 – Finish your SketchUp Chinese lantern and upload your work to Google Classroom. Bring in household materials & art supplies for the Chinese lantern project.