Monday, November 25th!
6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. Students should also begin studying their weather & climate vocabulary and look over their class notes, handouts, and activities – we’ll have a Weather & Climate Quiz on Tuesday, November 26th!
Homework –
11/25/19 – Study your Weather & Climate vocab, class notes, handouts, & activities – We’ll have a Weather & Climate Quiz tomorrow!
11/26/19 – Have a great Thanksgiving break!
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. Over the course of the next week, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. Students should also begin working on Book Project 2 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 –
11/25/19 – Finish your argumentative essay body paragraphs 1 & 2 and upload your work to Google Classroom – this is due by class time on Tuesday, November 26th – Late work will not be accepted due to the holiday break!
11/26/19 – Start reading for Book Project #2 & Have a great Thanksgiving break!
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. This week, we’ll also explore web-based presentation software and create our own presentations. Prezi Me presentations will take place during class on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY BREAK!
Homework –
11/25/19 – Ensure that your Prezi Me link has been uploaded to Google Classroom & Have a great day!
11/26/19 – Have a great Thanksgiving Break!