Week of March 9- 13

Friday 13th is Half Day

Pre-algebra : Unit of Study: Lesson 16: Systems Word problems

Students will learn how to solve word problems of system of linear equations using three methods (Group work/ Independent skill).

Formative Assessments:   daily 

Summative: 03/09( Systems by Substitution)

ELA: Unit of Study: Debate article (Amazon indoor delivery)

Students will close read a debate article and apply Close & Critical Reading -4 squares. Students are reviewing for PSAT writing and reading. Check their practice PSAT book and mini-lessons.

U.S. History / Unit of Study:  The Westward Expansion-continue

Students will read and analyze informational texts related to reasons why Americans moved to the West and how they acquired lands in western territories. They will complete a flip book and orally present it. They will be graded using a rubric. They will learn about Florida aquisition/ Texas annexation/ Mexican War.

Student will learn new academic vocabulary. They will complete thinking maps and orally present it as a group.

Study Skills : Lesson Focus: Pythagorean theorem

Students will practice skill in groups. Students will practice Ready Online Math skills.

Physical Science : Unit of Study: Sound Waves

They will read informational articles, learn new academic vocabulary, and write facts about sounds . They will create foldables.

Summative: about Earthquakes & Volcanoes 3/10 /Study Guide on 3/09

Dear Parents,

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