Wednesday, October 23rd!

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 learn about how human activity can affect the water cycle and how development can impact the flow of the water.
Homework –
10/23/19 –  Finish your MiSTAR 6.1.4 – States of Matter Unit Challenge worksheet
10/24/19 – Complete your States of Matter Vocab Quadrants
10/25/19 – Have a great weekend!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be kicking off 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.
Homework –
10/23/19 – Review your argumentative essay vocab terms. Your Lottery quiz corrections are due Friday!
10/24/19 –  Work on Book Project 1 – Due November 7th! The Lottery quiz corrections are due tomorrow!
10/25/19 –  Work on your Book Project 1 – Due November 7th!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be implementing our mathematical, technical drawing, spatial reasoning, and engineering skills by finishing up our STEM Cardboard Chair Project. Students will be working in teams to design, create, and build a fully functional piece of furniture out of cardboard that can support the weight of at least one member of their group. Chair construction will conclude during class on Thursday, October 24th, and students will present their work to the class on Friday, October 25th.
Homework –
10/23/19 – Bring in more cardboard for our Cardboard Chair Project!
10/24/19 – Cardboard Chairs need to be finished in class today! Prep for tomorrow’s mini PowerPoint presentation & gallery walk (in class)!
10/25/19 – Have a great weekend!