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Environmental Science: Chapter 5, Section 1: Natural Resources

Students will read, write, and orally discuss the characteristics of natural resources through the application of the R.A.N. strategy. A a reminder, students will list what they know about natural resources, then they will read and write about the topic … Continue reading

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Parent Teacher Conferences March 15, 2016

“Dear Parents/Guardians: It’s Parent Teacher Conference Time, and we are excited about sharing information with you about your child. Conferences will take place in classrooms on Tuesday, March 15th from 4:30-7:30 pm. We look forward to meeting you on Tuesday … Continue reading

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TUESDAY, MARCH 15, ’16: TEST: CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 1 & 2

As many of you know that since we did not have as many A’s and B’s on our previous test/quiz, the classroom teacher has decided to retest you on the material after reforcing it further and adding to it the … Continue reading

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Chapter 3, Sections 1 & 2: Reinforcement/Review/Study guide!

Using the Water on Earth textbook refer to Chapter 3, Sections 1 and 2 to answer the attached questions as a means of preparation for next week’s test.  Chapter 3, Sec.1 & 2  

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REMINDER: COMPLETE FRAYER MODEL DUE TOMORROW (3/9/16)!

Create a Frayer model on each of the following concepts. Make sure that you define the term in your own words, lists at least two characteristics or facts, identify an example and a non-example of each (a sketch or a picture … Continue reading

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Subject: Upcoming Elections

“Good Afternoon, The officers of the OL Smith PTA all have eighth grade children who will move on next year, therefore they will loose all board members.  Nominations will take place at the next meeting on March 23rd @ 7:00 … Continue reading

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Frayer Model

Frayer Model Create a Frayer model on each of the following concepts. Make sure that you define the term in your own words, lists at least two characteristics or facts, identify an example and a non-example of each (a sketch or … Continue reading

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TEST: TUESDAY, MARCH 08, 2016: CHAPTER 3, SECTION 1: CURRENTS

Students will be evaluated upon surface currents and deep currents based on their characteristics that have been discussed and reinforced in class for the past several sessions. As has become a standard in our class, students are to study their … Continue reading

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Oral Retelling: Chapter 3, Section 1: Currents

Each student will be assigned a passage or two to read and write down the key words or phrases from each sentence. Then students will be grouped in numbers from 1-5 with different key words or phrases and share within … Continue reading

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Double Journal, Chapter 3, Section 1: Currents

Students will read, write, and orally discuss the characteristics of surface and deep ocean currents based on the various factors that affect their formation over time.

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