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Miss Roberts’ Class – Virtual Lessons & Assignments
Week of March 16th, 2020

6^th Grade Science Homework & Deadlines
All work must be “turned in” via Google Classroom and IXL by the deadline.

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between force and motion. Students will be examining concepts such as Newton’s Laws of Motion and the difference between balanced & unbalanced forces. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students should be finishing their experiments at home, collecting data, and taking photographs of their experimentation process.

1 – Class Notes – Newton’s Laws of Motion (Complete on Monday) – Read over the Newton’s Laws class notes handout. Cut out the notes and paste them into your notebook. If you do not have a printer at home, write the notes in your notebook instead. (Since these are class notes, there is no “due date” for this assignment, but you’ll need to look this over before starting this week’s experiment).

2 – IXL Science 6.G.9 – Balanced & Unbalanced Forces (Work on this anytime Monday-Wednesday: DUE ON WEDNESDAY) – Complete IXL Science 6.G.9 – you will need to earn at least a 95% to receive credit for this assignment. Since you’ll complete this work directly in the IXL website, you do not need to turn this into Google Classroom, however, YOU MUST LOG INTO IXL in order for your score to be recorded. Complete this IXL before the end of the school day on Wednesday (2:15pm). https://www.ixl.com/science/grade-6/balanced-and-unbalanced-forces

3 – MiSTAR 6.4.2 – Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Experiment PowerPoint (Work on this anytime – Monday-Thursday: Complete by Thursday) – You’ll be completing our MiSTAR 6.4.2 experiment at home this week. The only materials you’ll need are a partner (any family member, sibling, friend, etc…) and a sturdy wall in your house. This PowerPoint will walk you through each step of the experiment, so read each slide carefully. 

4 – MiSTAR 6.4.2 – Wall Push & Pull Forces Lab Report (Work on this anytime – Monday-Thursday: DUE ON THURSDAY) – This lab report goes along with the experiment detailed in the PowerPoint (listed above – Task #3). You will need to fill out the lab report by typing your answers into the worksheet AFTER you complete the experiment. Upload and turn in your work to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday (2:15pm)!

5 – MiSTAR 6.4.2 – Unit Summary Table Worksheet (Work on this anytime – Monday-Thursday: DUE ON THURSDAY) – This unit summary table worksheet also goes along with the experiment detailed in the Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Experiment PowerPoint (listed above – Task #3). You will need to fill out this summary table worksheet by typing your answers into the worksheet. You will need to do this AFTER you have completed the experiment. Upload and turn in your work to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday (2:15pm)! 

6 – Science Fair Project (Work on this anytime – Monday-Friday) – Finish your experiment, collect data, and take photos of your experimentation process for your display board. (There is no due date for your Science Fair project this week, since this is an on-going process).

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7^th Grade English Language Arts Homework & Deadlines
All work must be “turned in” via Google Classroom by the deadline.

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. Students will be comparing and contrasting different styles of TDA writing, and we’ll examine the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students will also need to continue working on Book Project 3, which is due on Thursday, April 16^th (since this due date falls after we plan to return back to school, our Book Project 3 plans have not changed). All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.

Homework –
1 – Symbolism in Literature PowerPoint (Read over this PPT on Monday-Tuesday) – You will need to read the Symbolism in Literature PowerPoint – this is available in Google Classroom. (Since you are being asked to read, there is no firm “due date” for this assignment, but you must read over this PowerPoint before completing and submitting this week’s other assignments).

2 – Symbolism & Theme in Song Lyrics Worksheet (Work on this anytime – Monday-Wednesday: DUE ON WEDNESDAY) – After reading the Symbolism in Literature PowerPoint, you’ll need to fill out the Symbolism & Theme in Song Lyrics assignment by typing your answers into the worksheet. Upload and turn in your work to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Wednesday (2:15pm)!

3 – “The Open Window” by Saki (Read this story on Monday-Tuesday) – You will need to read the short story “The Open Window” – the full text is available in Google Classroom. (Since you are being asked to read, there is no firm “due date” for this assignment, but you must read this story before completing and submitting this week’s other assignments).

4 – “The Open Window” Plot Diagram Worksheet (Work on this anytime – Monday-Wednesday: DUE ON WEDNESDAY) – After reading the short story “The Open Window,” you’ll need to fill out the Plot Diagram by typing your answers into the worksheet. You must do this AFTER you read the story. Upload and turn in your work to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Wednesday (2:15pm)!

5 – “The Open Window” Text Dependent Analysis 3-Paragraph Essay (Work on this anytime – Monday-Thursday: DUE ON THURSDAY) – After reading the short story “The Open Window,” you will need to write a 3-paragraph TDA essay, focused on one symbol in Saki’s story “The Open Window.” You will need to explain what this symbol means and represents, using specific examples and evidence from the text to support your claim. You must use a minimum of two quotes from the story to support your answer. Your final draft must include three paragraphs (intro with a thesis, body with quotes, and a conclusion), and it must be edited, proofread, and revised. Upload and turn in your Open Window TDA essay to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday (2:15pm)!

6 – Book Project 3 (Work on this anytime – Monday-Friday) – Continue to read your Book Project 3 novel, update your reading log, and work on your Book Project 3 project pieces. (There is no due date for Book Project 3 this week, since this is an on-going process and the project is due on April 16^th, after you return back to school).

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8^th Grade STEM Apps Homework & Deadlines
All work must be “turned in” via Google Classroom, IXL, and Code.org by the deadline.

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we will be working with an educational computer programming website (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All Design Fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.

1 – IXL Science 8.C.1 Identify Parts of the Engineering Design Process (Work on this anytime Monday-Wednesday: DUE ON WEDNESDAY) – Complete IXL Science 8.C.1 – you will need to earn at least a 95% to receive credit for this assignment. Since you’ll complete this work directly in the IXL website, you do not need to turn this into Google Classroom, however, YOU MUST LOG INTO IXL in order for your score to be recorded. Complete this IXL before the end of the school day on Wednesday (2:15pm). https://www.ixl.com/science/grade-8/identify-parts-of-the-engineering-design-process

2 – Code.org – The Design Process – Unit 4, Lesson 12: Digital Design (Work on this anytime Monday-Wednesday: DUE ON WEDNESDAY) – We will continue our work in Code.org by completing the next lesson in our unit (Lesson 12). Since you’ll complete this work directly in the Code.org website, you do not need to turn this into Google Classroom, however, YOU MUST LOG INTO CODE.ORG in order for your work and progress to be recorded. Watch the embedded videos and take a look at the embedded worksheets in the lesson. You do not need to submit the worksheets for Lesson 12, since they are intended to be brainstorming activities. I will be looking at and evaluating the progress that you have made on your coded app in Code.org. Complete Code.org Unit 4 – Lesson 12 before the end of the school day on Wednesday (2:15pm). https://studio.code.org/home

3 – Code.org – The Design Process – Unit 4, Lesson 13: Linking Screens (Work on this anytime Monday-Thursday: DUE ON THURSDAY) – STOP AFTER COMPLETING LESSON 13 LEVEL 12 – (WE WILL NOT COMPLETE THE LAST TWO LEVELS OF LESSON 13: LEVEL 13 & 14 – THE PART THAT ASKS YOU TO COMBINE AND LINK CODE WITH A PARTNER). Since you’ll complete this work directly in the Code.org website, you do not need to turn this into Google Classroom, however, YOU MUST LOG INTO CODE.ORG in order for your work and progress to be recorded. Watch the embedded videos and take a look at the new code that is introduced on the overview page (step 1). You do not need to submit any worksheets for Lesson 13, all of the activities in this lesson involve coding. I will be looking at and evaluating the progress that you have made on your coded app in Code.org. Complete Code.org Unit 4 – Lesson 12 before the end of the school day on Thursday (2:15pm). https://studio.code.org/home

4 – Engineering Design Fair Project (Work on this anytime – Monday-Friday) – Finish your prototype drawings (thumbnail, orthographic, and isometric) in your Engineering Notebook/Log, finish building your prototype design, update your Engineering Notebook/Log to catalog how your project is going and where you are at in the design process, test your prototype to ensure that it works, collect data, and take photos of your design process for your display board.(There is no due date for your Engineering Design Fair project this week, since this is an on-going process).

As always, I will be available to answer questions or address homework concerns during normal school business hours (Monday – Friday: 7:25am – 2:15pm), so e-mail me if you need me. 

Stay safe, I miss you already! 

Virtual hugs, 
Miss Roberts

Hi everyone!

A note was just sent out on the STEMblog, but I’m re-posting it here so we’re all on the same page:

As of now, our plan is as follows:

Teachers will be creating homework posts in Google Classroom and on their blogs every Monday (starting this Monday, March 16th). Any work assigned is due by Friday of that same week – make sure to have your work sent in and uploaded by the due dates (due to the nature of our grading deadlines, all work must be submitted and turned in by Fridays at 2:15pm to receive credit).

All homework assignments posted during this time will receive a grade.

The 3rd quarter marking period ends on Friday, March 27th.

If you have any questions, or if you are having technology issues, please contact your teachers via email – we will be checking our inboxes during normal school hours (Monday-Friday, 7:25am – 2:15pm). Emails sent after hours on evenings or weekends will be responded to on the following business day.

Stay safe, wash your hands, and hang in there! We’ll miss you!

Virtual hugs,
Miss Roberts

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between force and motion. Students will be examining concepts such as Newton’s Laws of Motion, speed, acceleration, the impact of gravity on falling objects, and the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research.
Homework –
3/11/20 – Complete your Force & Motion Vocab Quadrants – These are due tomorrow (Thursday, March 12th) in Google Classroom!
3/12/20 – Work on your Science Fair project!
3/13/20 – Work on your Science Fair project – You should be in the experimentation & data collection phase of your project! Make sure to take photos of your experimentation process!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/11/20 – Complete your Gift of the Magi TDA Essay – Prepare to edit, present, and turn in your TDA essay in Google Classroom tomorrow!
3/12/20 – The Gift of the Magi TDA Essay is due today in Google Classroom – upload your work! Bring a novel and your Book Project 3 materials to class tomorrow for Genius Hour!
3/13/20 – Continue reading and working on Book Project 3 – Due Thurs, April 16th!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we will be working with an educational computer programming website (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/11/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.
3/12/20 – Bring in your Engineering Design Project materials and Engineering Notebook/Project Log for Genius Hour tomorrow!
3/13/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process. You should be in the prototype designing, building, and testing phase at this point in time. Make sure to take photos of your design process and collect data!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between force and motion. Students will be examining concepts such as Newton’s Laws of Motion, speed, acceleration, the impact of gravity on falling objects, and the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research.
Homework –
3/9/20 – Continue to work on your Science Fair Project. Human Body Quiz corrections are due by Thursday, March 12th!
3/10/20 – Work on your Force & Motion Vocab Quadrants – These are due on Thursday, March 12th!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/9/20 – Finish The Gift of the Magi plot diagram.
3/10/20 – Complete The Gift of the Magi textual evidence worksheet.

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we will be working with an educational computer programming website (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/9/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.
3/10/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. 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. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. Students will have a Human Body/Human Body Systems Quiz on Friday, March 6th – To prepare, students should review their science vocab terms, class activities, and class notes.
Homework –
3/4/20 – Complete your flip label cards for your Human Body poster project. Study for the Human Body Quiz on Friday!
3/5/20 – Study for the Human Body Quiz Tomorrow! Bring in Science Fair work and/or materials for genius hour in class tomorrow!
3/6/20 – Continue working on your Science Fair Project – Begin your experiment & start collecting data!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/4/20 – Finish The Lady, or The Tiger plot diagram.
3/5/20 – Complete The Lady, or The Tiger C-E-R. Bring your Book Project 3 novel and project materials to class for genius hour tomorrow!
3/6/20 – Continue reading and working on Book Project 3 – Due April 16th!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we will be working with an educational computer programming website (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/4/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.
3/5/20 – Bring your Engineering Design Fair notebook/log and materials to class for genius hour tomorrow!
3/6/20 – Continue working on your Engineering Design Fair project – Create sketches and notes in your Engineering Notebook/Log and begin building and testing your prototype. Make sure to collect data along the way!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. 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. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. Students will have a Human Body/Human Body Systems Quiz on Friday, March 6th – To prepare, students should review their science vocab terms, class activities, and class notes.
Homework –
3/2/20 – Study for the Human Body/Human Body Systems Quiz on Friday!
3/3/20 –Cut, color and complete your Human Body Model Organs for your Human Body poster project. Study for the Human Body Quiz on Friday!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/2/20 – Bring your Book Project novel to class this week & continue to work on Book Project 3!
3/3/20 – Bring your Book Project novel to class this week & continue to work on Book Project 3!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we will be working with an educational computer programming website (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/2/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.
3/3/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. In addition, students will be learning about common illnesses and the ways in which they can impact the human body. 
Homework –
2/26/20 – No School – Snow Day!
2/27/20 – Science Fair Board Assignment Due – Upload your assignment to Google Classroom & submit your work. Complete your Common Illness poster – we’ll gallery walk & present our posters in class tomorrow!
2/28/20 – Continue working on your Science Fair project!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/26/20 – No School – Snow Day!
2/27/20 – Continue reading and working on Book Project 3!
2/28/20 – Continue reading and working on Book Project 3 (which is due on April 16th!).

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. In addition, STEM Apps students will be working with an educational computer programming website  (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. 
Homework –
2/26/20 – No School – Snow Day!
2/27/20 – Eng. Design Fair Board Assignment Due – Upload your assignment to Google Classroom & submit your work.
2/28/20 – Continue working on your Engineering Design Fair project!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. In addition, students will be learning about common illnesses and the ways in which they can impact the human body.
Homework –
2/24/20 – Work on your Science Fair Presentation Board assignment – Due Thursday (Feb. 27th)!
2/25/20 – Complete your Common Illnesses project research (Steps 1 & 2)

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/24/20 – Continue reading and working on Book Project 3!
2/25/20 – Read for Book Project 3!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. In addition, STEM Apps students will be working with an educational computer programming website  (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices.
Homework –
2/24/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Fair Presentation Board assignment – Due Thursday (Feb. 27th)!
2/25/20 –  Work on your Engineering Design Fair Presentation Board assignment – Due Thursday (Feb. 27th)!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/12/20 – Science Fair project proposal & signed contract are due tomorrow!
2/13/20 – Work on your science fair project – Conduct research!
2/14/20 – If your topic has been approved, begin gathering science fair materials and start working on your experiment. If your topic has not been approved, edit your proposal to submit a revised proposal after winter break.

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, analyzing, and writing thesis statements. We’ll be comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between thesis statements and topic sentences, and we’ll discuss the reasons why thesis statements need a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/12/20 – Continue reading for Book Project 3!
2/13/20 – Continue reading & working on Book Project 3!
2/14/20 – Read & work on Book Project 3 (Due April 16th)!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, the 8th grade students will begin brainstorming and gathering ideas for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/12/20 – Engineering design fair project proposal & signed contract are due tomorrow!
2/13/20 – Work on your design fair project – Conduct research!
2/14/20 – If your topic has been approved, begin gathering design fair materials and start working on your prototype drawings. If your topic has not been approved, edit your proposal to submit a revised proposal after winter break.

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/10/20 – Have a great day!
2/11/20 – Complete your Science Fair brainstorming worksheets 1 & 2 // Science Fair Contract must be completed, signed, and returned by Thursday!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, analyzing, and writing thesis statements. We’ll be comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between thesis statements and topic sentences, and we’ll discuss the reasons why thesis statements need a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/10/20 – Complete IXL ELA 7.K 1 – Identify thesis statements. Students must earn at least a 95% on this IXL to receive full credit.
2/11/20 – Finish the Common Writing Errors: Write your own thesis statements worksheet.

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, the 8th grade students will begin brainstorming and gathering ideas for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
2/10/20 – Have a great day!
2/11/20 – Finish your engineering design fair brainstorming worksheets // Engineering Design Fair Contract must be completed, signed, and returned by Thursday!