Please note: This page is not well organized. If you're looking for the most recent "Previously Assigned" homework, please scroll down to the bottom. Earlier this year, the effort was made to put most recent assignments on top, but due to difficulties and default settings most recent additions are automatically added to the bottom of the page... Thank you.
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10/13/2011
Subject |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
Project Block |
Watch Free at Last Video (in Koenecke's shared folder) and Complete Reflection Sheet (in Koenecke's shared folder) |
Thursday, October 20 |
Project Block |
Please complete a formal reflection about your CSI: Me project. Your final paper should be typed, no more than 14-pt font, and "normal" (easily readable) font choice.
Students were reminded specifically on Monday, October 24 to have this ready for today
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Tuesday, October 25 *originally posted Tuesday, October 26 (numeric error) |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 4.5 hours (270 minutes) of Apangea Math (estimated 4-7 lessons completed)
Calculate the UNIT RATES on p. 8-9 in your notebook.
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10/17
10/14
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Reading |
Complete your book report project by Tuesday, October 25
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10/25
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Complete a Voki newcast covering a current event. |
10/11 |
Science |
"Many Faces of Scientists" Voki
For more information
See Science Assignments
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10/14 |
"Many Faces of Scientists" Voki
For more information
See Science Assignments
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10/14 |
"Many Faces of Scientists" Voki
For more information
See Science Assignments
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10/14 |
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Daily Assignment Screenshot |
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10-11-11
*the date on this photo should be 10/11/11 |
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10/6/2011
*ALL FWA Students: Your interview must be completed by Wednesday, October 12 (instead of Monday as previously stated).
6th Grade Reading:
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Your "Book Report" project will be due on Tuesday, October 25.
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Your Character Analysis sheet from Naomi Leon is due tomorrow, October 7.
7th Grade Math (this was added at 3:43pm):
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Please log hours on Apangea math (outside of school hours)
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We will have a quiz in Math tomorrow (Friday).
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10/5/2011 Wednesday
*ALL FWA STUDENTS
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Revise your 10 interview questions about yourself to make sure they are open-ended enough to provide meaningful responses (instead of on or 2 word answers).
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Schedule and conduct your interview with the adult you have selected.
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Complete the "Fruit Quiz" personality assessment and insert into your PLP.
6th Grade Reading class:
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Complete the Character Analysis sheet on 3 characters from Naomi Leon by Friday including "evidence" of where you found the information (page number and exact words).
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10/4/2011 Tuesday
Mr.L's MATH Class (please visit "Mr. L's Math" page - link on the left):
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You are required to log 4.5 hours (270 minutes) on Apangea Math from Saturday, October 1 through Thursday, October 13.
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Please define the following words: RATIO, PROPORTION, SCALE (as in a proportional re-creation), UNIT RATE.
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Your group scale model of Fox West Academy (a rough version, at the very least) is due and should be ready for presentation on Friday, October 14. We will dedicate 4 class periods to your model between now and next Thursday.
*ALL FWA STUDENTS
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Please enter a journal reflection in your notebook or on Project Foundry to address the following: "What is important for participating in an interview, AND why?"
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IN YOUR NOTEBOOK: please brainstorm a list of possible subjects (responsible adults) that you might interview (about you), and write 10 questions you might ask them during the inteview that would lead to meaningful responses about your strengths and struggles (particularly as they apply to learning).
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10/3/2011 Monday
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6th Grade - please post an answer to the blog about Naomi Leon (link on left); you are to make 3 predictions about what will happen in the story.
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You will be assessed based on your use of complete sentences, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Please plan your 3 predictions before you post them. If you make an error, please post a new entry that is accurate.
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9/30/2011 Friday
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6th and 7th graders - please complete your 5 MAP goal forms by Monday EOD (end of day)...better yet, finish them today
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8th graders, complete and share your multimedia mini-demonstration.
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ALL STUDENTS complete the following journal entry either in your notebook or online via Project Foundry:
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What is your greatest concern about how you're doing in school, and what will help to alleviate (decrease) your stress in this area?
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What are you most proud of in your experience at Fox West Academy? What did you need to do to accomplish this task?
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9/29--7th Grade Reading:
Students should be following the project tasks outlined in Project Foundry (a web-based project organizer). The next deadline is to have their script outlined by 10/5/11. Use this link to for an example on how to outline the script. http://www.bmyers.com/public/650print.cfm
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9/27/2011 *All FWA Students
Daily Planner:
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Responsible students are required to keep an up-to-date record of what we have done/what needs to be done at Fox West Academy through a written or digital planner.
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Every day there should be brief entries that summarize the activity or topic explored.
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Students, along with advisor, will self-assess planners using the following rubric...
We will assess planners (either digital or written) several times throughout the year using the following scoring system:
1 - Extremely limited planner use; most entries too short to be meaningful.
2 - Mostly short entries, one or two words; student would have difficulty explaining events/tasks of the day.
3 - Brief entries that recap major events of the day; student can easily recall events/tasks.
4 - Short, detailed sentence or phrase for each subject every day. Anyone that read this planner would understand what was completed and what needs to be done.
9/27/2011 *6th and 7th Graders
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Insert your MAP testing results in the research section of your PLP binder
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Log in to Project Foundry and remove only tasks you have been instructed to delete.
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Add at least one event or task to the Project Foundry Calendar.
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To create your own binder cover:
1. Open the PLP Cover (Word Template) above.
2. Log in to Skyward
3. Copy your picture (ctrl + c) from Skyward
4. Paste your picture into the PLP Template
5. Type your name in the appropriate area.
6. Save the file into your documents.
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10/25/11
Subject |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
Project Block |
Watch Free at Last Video (in Koenecke's shared folder) and Complete Reflection Sheet (in Koenecke's shared folder) |
Thursday, October 20 |
Project Block |
Please complete a formal reflection about your CSI: Me project. Your final paper should be typed, no more than 14-pt font, and "normal" (easily readable) font choice.
Students were reminded specifically on Monday, October 24 to have this ready for today
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Tuesday, October 25 *originally posted Tuesday, October 26 (numeric error) |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
No Lessons assigned for week of 10/24
Students are creatig a math notebook to use with Apangea, it is expected they will use this with every lesson.
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N/A |
Log 4.5 hours (270 minutes) of Apangea Math (estimated 4-7 lessons completed)
Calculate the UNIT RATES on p. 8-9 in your notebook.
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10/17
10/14
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Reading |
Complete your book report project by Tuesday, October 25
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10/25
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Hang on to the Holocaust videos until we get technology figured out.
Turn in Venn Diagram comparing Holocaust to Current Crisis.
Medieval Vocabulary
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TBD
10/24
11/1/11
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Complete a Voki newcast covering a current event. |
10/11 |
Science |
"Many Faces of Scientists" Voki
For more information
See Science Assignments
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10/14 |
"Many Faces of Scientists" Voki
For more information
See Science Assignments
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10/14 |
"Many Faces of Scientists" Voki
For more information
See Science Assignments
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10/14 |
Comm Arts |
See tab on left side of webpage |
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See tab on left side of webpage |
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See tab on left side of webpage |
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11/1//2011
Subject |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
Project Block |
Create a PREZI about our Bubolz excursion. 6th grade must be complete by Friday for Peer Review; 7th & 8th grades final, polished Prezi is due on Monday |
Final, finished Prezi due Monday, November 7 |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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p. 51-52 # 38-52
P. 49-51 # 15-37
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11/3
11/2
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Reading |
Book Report Presentations
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11/2
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Science |
Prezi on Bubolz
Define the following: percolation, precipitation, runoff,
evaporation, condensation, transpiration, sublimation
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11/4
11/3 |
Prezi on Bubolz |
11/7 |
Prezi on Bubolz |
11/7 |
END OF DAY
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11/4//2011
Subject |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
Project Block |
Create a PREZI about our Bubolz excursion. All Prezis must be complete by Tuesday for peer review. |
Final, finished Prezi due Wednesday, November 9 |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Option 1: begin test on chapter 1 in back of book
Choose 5+ problems as extra practice
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Continue Monday
11/7
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Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
Khan Academy video if you need extra help or missed due to basketball game
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/solving-systems-by-graphing?playlist=Algebra+I+Worked+Examples
worksheet practicing 10 probelms by graphing
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11/8 |
Reading |
Book Report Presentations
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11/4
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Unwind
Read chapters 14 & 15
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11/9 |
Science |
5 elements of Prezi
Bubolz nature center
Geocaching
Journal Reflection
Pond Study
Photo scavenger
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11/9 |
5 elements of Prezi
Bubolz nature center
Geocaching
Journal Reflection
Pond Study
Photo scavenger
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11/9 |
5 elements of Prezi
Bubolz nature center
Geocaching
Journal Reflection
Pond Study
Photo scavenger
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11/9 |
END OF DAY
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1st Quarter Self Evaluation |
Please complete this self evaluation and save a copy to your B: drive. You DO NOT need to print a copy. Let's aim to reduce our paper consumption! |
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11/7//2011
Subject |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
Project Block |
Revise and edit your PREZI about our Bubolz excursion. All Prezis must be completed by Tuesday for peer review. |
Final, finished Prezi needs to be e-mailed to Mr. Hall by Thursday morning
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PROJECT Block |
Complete and save a 1st quarter self evaluation (follow this link). Save the file to your B: drive, and email a copy of your completed self evaluation to foxwestacademy@hasd.org via your gmail account. If you need help attaching your file, please seek help. |
Wednesday, November 9th (in time for conferences) |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Complete Chapter 1 test
log at least 1 hour of Apangea Math between Nov. 1 and Monday Nov. 14
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11/9
11/14
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Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
Khan Academy video if you need extra help or missed due to basketball game
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/solving-systems-by-graphing?playlist=Algebra+I+Worked+Examples
worksheet practicing 10 probelms by graphing
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11/8 |
Reading |
WKCE testing
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in class
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Unwind
Read chapters 14 & 15
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11/9 |
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END OF DAY
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11/9/11
Subject |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
Project Block
Project Block ongoing
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No new assignments for Project Block due to WKCE testing
Finalize your PREZI about our Bubolz excursion.
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Final, finished Prezi needs to be e-mailed to Mr. Hall by Thursday morning
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Project Block ongoing
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Complete and save a 1st quarter self evaluation (follow this link). Save the file to your B: drive, and email a copy of your completed self evaluation to foxwestacademy@hasd.org via your gmail account. If you need help attaching your file, please seek help. |
Wednesday, November 9th (in time for conferences) |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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no class due to WKCE testing
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Reading |
WKCE testing
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in class
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Unwind
complete question for 14 and 15
Read chapters 16 &17
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inclass
Thursday
11/10/11
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Attended HHS production of Cinderella
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Attended HHS production of Cinderella
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Attended HHS production of Cinderella
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END OF DAY
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11/10/11
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO Groups
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Please read the following pages in the online science books. Take notes on the concepts - your typed or written notes represent completion of your assignment:
Short Course M: Forces, Motion and Energy p.142-147
Short Course E: Environmental Science p.106-113
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11/14
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Other groups
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Brainstorm your project ideas; begin research and start to write your "big question" that you will answer through this project. You need to have a draft of your "big question" for Monday. |
11/14 |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Your chapter 1 test (p.647) must be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, 11/10
Log at least 60 minutes on Apangea math between 11/7 and 11/14
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11/10
11/14
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no class due to WKCE testing
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Reading |
Write a short script with
at least 3 characters (more information on the 6th grade homework link on the left)
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11/15 |
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Unwind
complete question for 14 and 15
Read chapters 16 &17
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inclass
Thursday
11/10/11
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Attended HHS production of Cinderella
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Attended HHS production of Cinderella
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Attended HHS production of Cinderella
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END OF DAY
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Mr. Hall's Advisory
" I Am" poem
http://www.boobis.com/students/poetry/iampoem.html
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11/17/11
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO Groups
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1. Attend introduction to programing seminar with Mr. Hall
2. Assemble base robot - pages 8-22
3. Complete programing task 1 - Driving forward and determining distance for 1, 3, and 5 rotations; turn data collected into Mr. Hall
4. Complete programing task 2 - Completing a square and ending with the sound of "goodbye"; check with Mr. Hall before continuing on
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Ongoing
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Other groups
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Research and investigate what the life of a person who is your age in your selected country. Include school experience, access to water and electricity, typical house, and at least 3 additional areas of your choice. Set up a chart or table to compare or contrast |
Ongoing |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Apangea lesson
Applied Pythagorean Therorem - practice skills learned
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11/18 |
Reading |
Write a short script with
at least 3 characters (more information on the 6th grade homework link on the left)
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11/15 |
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Unwind
read through chapter 20
complete response to finding out that you are to be unwound; proof and print off
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11/18
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Advisory |
complete an "I Am" poem; print off and hand into Mr. Hall
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11/18/11 |
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complete an "I Am" poem; print off and hand into Mr. Hall
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11/18/11 |
END OF DAY
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11/21/11
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO Groups
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Complete programing task 2 - detect touch; at least one person must record observations for your group.
Complete programing task 3 - detect distance; at least one person must record observations for your group.
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Ongoing
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Other groups
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Begin a practice Premier Pro video editing project. By the end of the day on Tuesday, you should have a short video that tells some kind of story or shares an experience (should include still photos, video, recorded audio, and music). |
Ongoing |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Correct your chapter 1 math test and complete extra practice problems #1-6 on page 608
(lesson 1-9)
*Also complete the Edmodo assignment for our math group online (join group ztveji)
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11/22
11/23
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Apangea lesson
Applied Pythagorean Therorem - practice skills learned
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11/22 |
Reading |
Reflect on the scariest, creepiest situation/setting you've ever been in (example, alone with the lights out, walking through a cemetary at night, etc.) in order to make connections with Scrooge's scary experience with Marley's ghost.
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11/15 |
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Unwind
read through chapter 20
complete response to finding out that you are to be unwound; proof and print off
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11/18
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Advisory |
complete an "I Am" poem; print off and hand into Mr. Hall
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11/18/11 |
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complete an "I Am" poem; print off and hand into Mr. Hall
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11/18/11 |
END OF DAY
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11/22/11
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO Groups
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Complete all programing tasks listed above; at least one person must record observations/reflections for your group for each task.
Read and take notes on one or more of the Eco-City articles noted above. Your group begin to take notes on one or more articles before starting the Green City Challenge missions. One or more group members may research while other team members are programming.
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11/28
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Other groups
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Begin a practice Premier Pro video editing project. By the end of the day on Tuesday, you should have a short video that tells some kind of story or shares an experience (should include still photos, video, recorded audio, and music). |
Ongoing |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Correct your chapter 1 math test and complete extra practice problems #1-6 on page 608
(lesson 1-9)
*Also complete the Edmodo assignment for our math group online (join group ztveji)
Textbook p. 52 & 53 (standardized test practice) # 1-12
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11/22
11/23
11/23
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Apangea lesson
Applied Pythagorean Therorem - practice skills learned
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11/22 |
Reading |
Reflect on the scariest, creepiest situation/setting you've ever been in (example, alone with the lights out, walking through a cemetary at night, etc.) in order to make connections with Scrooge's scary experience with Marley's ghost.
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11/23 |
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Unwind
read through chapter 20
complete response to finding out that you are to be unwound; proof and print off
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11/18
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END OF DAY
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Attention LEGO Green City Challenge participants: please visit the FWA shared folder in the classroom's shared folder to find the various resources for our project. Please work through 7 lessons:
1. Drive forward (calculate distance per number of wheel revolutions)
2. Detect touch
3. Detect distance***
4. Detect dark Line***
5. Hit red ball***
6. Follow a line***
7. Calibrate sensor***
***Along with your robotic programming, you must research the components of a "Green City." What does this mean? What are the elements of a Green CIty? Advantages and disadvantages? Please read the following articles:
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Sustainable Cities (article online). Take notes on what you read in your own words (not just c & p).
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Eco-cities of the Future p.71-15 ("Scientific American - Earth 3.0" p.71-75 in the classroom shared folder - Green City Resources). Take notes in your own words.
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Tianjin Eco-City in China (article online). Take notes on what you read in your own words (do not just c & p).
Each group member is required to read and take notes on AT LEAST one of the articles, but all articles are to be read. Part of the Green City Challenge will involve making connections between the Lego robotics missions and the real world. Group members must decide which article(s) they are responsible for.
8. When you've completed the "Training Exercises," and a member or mebers of your group have begun reading articles, the next step is to work through Green City Challenge #1: Activating the Wind Turbine. Continue on to the next challenges until you've completed all missions (or as many as possible.
Learn much, and enjoy the challenge!
-Mr. Hall and Mr. Lundstrom
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11/28 & 29/11
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO GROUPS |
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Read through the Green City Challenge entirely below; begin to plan a self-explanatory multimedia demonstration that explains what Mindstroms are, how you program the robots, and what the Green City Challeng is. Don't forget to read the articles. |
Friday 11/9 |
LEGO GROUPS |
PROGRAMMING: Work through the Green CIty Mission Challenges; remember, Level 1 options for completing missions are the easiest. Level 2 and 3 require more thought and careful programming. |
Tuesday 11/13 |
Reach Out Groups
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Complete a Prezi providing examples of 5 different persuasive techniques used in poplular media.
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Wed
11/30
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Reach Out Groups
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Research and select the top 3 water charities. You can find a list of various charities at the following websites:
http://www.filtersfast.com/articles/Water-Charities-A-Comprehensive-List.php
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Tues
11/29
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Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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p. 74-75 #3-38
(multiples of 3)
105 min. (1 hr. 45 min.)
Apangea math for this week
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11/30
12/2
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Apangea lesson
Polynomials
Page 708(green book) 19-41 odd, 45,47, & 55
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11/29 |
Reading |
SSR Reading time in Library
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N/A |
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Unwind
read pages 121-140
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11/29
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END OF DAY
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12/2/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO GROUPS |
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Read through the Green City Challenge entirely below; begin to plan a self-explanatory multimedia demonstration that explains what Mindstroms are, how you program the robots, and what the Green City Challeng is. Don't forget to read the articles. |
Preliminary due Wed.
12-7
Final Due Friday 12/9 |
LEGO GROUPS |
PROGRAMMING: Work through the Green CIty Mission Challenges; remember, Level 1 options for completing missions are the easiest. Level 2 and 3 require more thought and careful programming. |
Tuesday 12/13 |
Reach Out Groups
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Design a website that summarizes your learning and experiences for Tread Lightly.
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Preliminary due Wed.
12-7
Final Due Friday 12/9
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Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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email Mom or Dad regarding meeting or not meeting your goal for Apangea Math this week
105 min. (1 hr. 45 min.)
Apangea math for this week
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12/5
12/2
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Reading |
Read Aloud Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
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N/A |
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END OF DAY
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12/5/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO GROUPS |
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Read through the Green City Challenge entirely below; begin to plan a self-explanatory multimedia demonstration that explains what Mindstroms are, how you program the robots, and what the Green City Challeng is. Don't forget to read the articles. |
Preliminary due Wed.
12-7
Final Due Friday 12/9 |
LEGO GROUPS |
PROGRAMMING: Work through the Green CIty Mission Challenges; remember, Level 1 options for completing missions are the easiest. Level 2 and 3 require more thought and careful programming. |
Tuesday 12/13 |
Reach Out Groups
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Design a website that summarizes your learning and experiences for Tread Lightly.
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Preliminary due Wed.
12-7
Final Due Friday 12/9
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Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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email Mom or Dad regarding meeting or not meeting your goal for Apangea Math last week (if you have not already done so)
Math book p. 80 #4-20 (17 problems); #21-33 (multiples of 3; additional 5 problems)
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12/6
12/6
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Reading |
Read Aloud Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
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N/A |
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END OF DAY
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12/6/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO GROUPS |
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Read through the Green City Challenge entirely below; begin to plan a self-explanatory multimedia demonstration that explains what Mindstroms are, how you program the robots, and what the Green City Challeng is. Don't forget to read the articles. |
Preliminary due Wed.
12-7
Final Due Friday 12/9 |
LEGO GROUPS |
PROGRAMMING: Work through the Green CIty Mission Challenges; remember, Level 1 options for completing missions are the easiest. Level 2 and 3 require more thought and careful programming. |
Tuesday 12/13 |
Reach Out Groups
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Design a website that summarizes your learning and experiences for Tread Lightly.
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Preliminary due Thursday.
12-8
Final Due Friday 12/9
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Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 30 minutes of Apangea Math
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12/7
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Reading |
Library book check out
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N/A |
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END OF DAY
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12/7/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO GROUPS |
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Make changes based on feedback from Mr. L. and/or Mr. Hall. PLEASE use the checklist to make sure you're meeting all requirements. C&P of information is not allowed. |
Final Due Friday 12/9 |
LEGO GROUPS |
PROGRAMMING: Work through the Green CIty Mission Challenges; remember, Level 1 options for completing missions are the easiest. Level 2 and 3 require more thought and careful programming. |
Tuesday 12/13 |
Reach Out Groups
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Design a website that summarizes your learning and experiences for Tread Lightly.
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Preliminary due Thursday.
12-8
Final Due Friday 12/9
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Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 45 minutes of Apangea Math and use a notebook to record your work, time, and lessons
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12/8
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Reading |
Read aloud from A Christmas Carol
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N/A |
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END OF DAY
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12/8/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
LEGO GROUPS |
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Make changes based on feedback from Mr. L. and/or Mr. Hall. PLEASE use the checklist to make sure you're meeting all requirements. C&P of information is not allowed. |
Final Due Friday 12/9 |
LEGO GROUPS |
PROGRAMMING: Work through the Green CIty Mission Challenges; remember, Level 1 options for completing missions are the easiest. Level 2 and 3 require more thought and careful programming. |
Tuesday 12/13 |
Reach Out Groups
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Design a website that summarizes your learning and experiences for Tread Lightly.
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Final Due Friday 12/9
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Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 40 minutes of Apangea Math and use a notebook to record your work, time, and lessons
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12/9
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Reading |
Take A.R. test on Becoming Naomi Leon
Complete character analyisis sheet from A Christmas Carol
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12/9 |
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END OF DAY
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12/14/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
ALL Students |
1. Score yourself for ALL categories of Essential Skills
2. Provide examples on a separate sheet of looseleaf paper for each category; if you give yourself a score of 3 or 4, you MUST provide a minimum of three examples/reasons that you deserve this score [minimum 2 examples otherwise[.
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Final Due Friday 12/16 |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 60 minutes of Apangea Math before Thursday, and use a notebook to record your work, time, and lessons
Complete # 1-33 on page 96-99 (chapter 2 review) before Thursday 12/15
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12/15
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Reading |
N/A- early release
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12/15/2011
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
ALL Students |
1. Score yourself for ALL categories of Essential Skills
2. Provide examples on a separate sheet of looseleaf paper for each category; if you give yourself a score of 3 or 4, you MUST provide a minimum of three examples/reasons that you deserve this score [minimum 2 examples otherwise[.
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Final Due Friday 12/16 |
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 60 minutes of Apangea Math before Thursday, and use a notebook to record your work, time, and lessons
Complete # 1-33 on page 96-99 (chapter 2 review) before Friday 12/16
P. 82-83 #15-39 (multiples of 3)
P. 88 # 12-30 (mult. of 3)
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12/16
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Reading |
N/A- band practice
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12/16/2011
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Log 25 minutes of Apangea Math before Monday, and use a notebook to record your work, time, and lessons
Make sure the following work is ready for Monday (unless you already handed it in)...
Complete # 1-33 on page 96-99 (chapter 2 review) before Friday 12/16
P. 82-83 #15-39 (multiples of 3)
P. 88 # 12-30 (mult. of 3)
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12/16
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Reading |
Compare A Christmas Carol book and play/movie and complete plot diagram
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12/19/2011
Please use this table to make sure you are meeting your responsibilities
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Complete # 34-53 on page 98-99 (chapter 2 review) before Wednesday 12/21
Correct and hand in previous assignments (p.82, 88, 97)
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12/19
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Reading |
Compare A Christmas Carol book and play/movie and complete plot diagram
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Expectations for project block today:
1. Create a OneNote notebook titled "Social Studies" with 5 tabs for each of the areas of focus
Geography
Political Science
History
Economics
Behavioral Sciences
2. On the geography page, create an entry that lists the 7 continents of the world and includes images of each continent. Capture an image that illustrates the location of North Korea. Indicate which continent North Korea is a part of. Explain why North Korea has been in the headlines the past few days.
3. Create an additional tab called "Night at the Museum" and generate an exhaustive list of topic ideas. We will be sharing these ideas halfway through today's class.
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1/2/2012
Project Block |
*ALL Fox West Students |
Date Due |
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Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Complete at least 1 study guide worksheet from chapter 11
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Tuesday
Jan. 3
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Reading |
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Science |
Begin a One Note page about chemistry |
In Class |
Please answer the following questions about the Periodic Table of the Elements:
-who is credited with putting it together?
-how is it organized?
-what does it show?
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Tuesday, January 3 |
Please answer the following questions about the Periodic Table of the Elements:
-who is credited with putting it together?
-how is it organized?
-what does it show?
Please provide 2 definitions for each of the following vocabulary words. The first definition should be a dictionary or scientific definition; then change the explanation to your own words:
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Element
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Compound
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Chemical reaction
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Melting point
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Freezing point
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Ion
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Molecule
Begin studying the next 10 elements of the periodic table
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Tuesday, January 3 |
END OF DAY
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1/3/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Study Guide 11-2 (or continue to work ahead)
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1-4
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Reading |
Begin working on 6th grade Nightmares script with group
Check out SSR book
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Science |
No Science today |
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1. Memorize the first 10 elements of the periodic table - abbreviations and names.
2. Review basic properties of matter notes.
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Thursday January 5 |
In your notebook, please answer the following question:
What is the difference between a physical change in matter and a chemical reaction?
What are the 3 main indicators of chemical changes/reactions?
Was the "exploding color" in milk lab a chemical reaction or a physical change? What is your evidence?
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Wednesday, January 4 |
END OF DAY
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1/4/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Room 118 total surface area AND volume in square and cubic feet, respectively
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1-5
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Reading |
Begin working on 6th grade Nightmares script with group
Check out SSR book
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Science |
In your One Note “Chemistry” file/page:
Please find definitions that you can understand for the following words:
Element Chemical reaction
Mass Molecule
Matter
Volume |
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In your notebook, please answer the following questions:
1. What is the mass of each of your table's cubes?
2. What is the mass of each cube?
3. What is the difference between a physical change in matter and a chemical reaction?
4. What are the 3 main indicators of chemical changes/reactions?
5. Was the "exploding color" in milk lab a chemical reaction or a physical change? What is your evidence?
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Thursday January 5 |
Notes on volume and density (in class); calculate the density of your "assigned cube"
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Wednesday, January 4 |
END OF DAY
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1/6/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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1. Complete Study Guide 11-3 (if not already completed)
2. By next Friday, you must have 3 more lessons completed on Apangea math
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Monday, Jan. 9
Friday Jan. 13
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Reading |
Begin working on 6th grade Nightmares script with group
Check out SSR book
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Science |
In your One Note “Chemistry” file/page:
Please find definitions that you can understand for the following words:
solvent
solute
solution
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Test on 1st 10 Elements of the periodic table and basic properties of matter; identify your cube based on density calculations.
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Thursday January 5 |
Test on 1st 20 Elements of the periodic table; identify your cube based on density calculations.
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In class |
END OF DAY
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1/13/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Click on the following site and practice functions using this website for 30 minutes:
http://www.mathplayground.com/functionmachine.html
The remainder of the hour is spent working completing the worksheet on functions.
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Reading |
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Individual reading of your book. At 3:00 send Mr. Hall an e-mail about what you read. Your response should be 2 paragraphs in lenght. Send the e-mail to greghall@foxwestacademy.org
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Science |
In your own words, explain what affect salt has on snow and ice and how it can be used to help melt ice. Does salt contain energy?
Does sugar have the same affect?
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In your own words, explain what affect salt has on snow and ice and how it can be used to help melt ice. Does salt contain energy?
Does sugar have the same affect?
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In your own words, explain what affect salt has on snow and ice and how it can be used to help melt ice. Does salt contain energy?
Does sugar have the same affect?
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Monday
1-16
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END OF DAY
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1/16/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Complete 2 additional Apangea Math Lessons by Wednesday
Complete the Chapter 11 Test in the back of the math book
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1-18
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Reading |
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Science |
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Solve the Tracks of a Killer case and answer the questions about your investigation (page 3 - follow this link).
Define each of these vocabulary words with a scientific explanation, then translate it into your own words in a way you could explain it to someone else.
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1-17
1-18
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Define each of these vocabulary words with a scientific explanation, then translate it into your own words in a way you could explain it to someone else.
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END OF DAY
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1/24/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Extra chapter 11 practice p.636 # 1-5
OR Chapter 11 test (2nd try)
OR Apangea Math (3 lessons due this week)
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1-25 (Wed)
Friday
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Reading |
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Science |
ALL GRADES:
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Using a science notebook, write down the difference between chemical properties of matter and physical properties of matter. You may wish to use the online textbook (Short Course K: Introduction to Matter) sections 2 and 3. Login: sfwam Password: science
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Find and list 10 examples of chemical operties/changes and 10 examples of physical properties/changes.
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Be prepared to try to identify whether certain examples are chemical or physical changes AND be prepared to explain why you think so...
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1-25
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END OF DAY
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1-25-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Continue Chap 11 test (retake) AND pass 2 lessons of Apangea Math for Friday
OR complete and pass 3 lessons of Apangea for Friday
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Percent change activity - expanding critters. Measure change and calculate percent changes for mass, length, and width. Measure 8th hour and in advisory
Began bridge project (load effeciencies)
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Reading |
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Continued reading fiction book of choice.
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Science |
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All students that did not have your assignment done for today must complete page 3 of this document about chemical and physical changes IN ADDITION to finishing yesterday's homework...
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1/26/2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Chapter 11 test (2nd try) - Due Friday AND 2 lessons passed for Apangea Math - Due Monday
OR Apangea Math (3 lessons due Friday)
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1-25 (Wed)
Friday
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Reading |
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Science |
Grades 7 & 8 - Due Friday:
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Using this website, define and write the 5 major types of chemical reactions IN YOUR SCIENCE NOTEBOOK: synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, and combustion
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Be prepared to try to identify whether certain examples are chemical or physical changes AND be prepared to explain why you think so...
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1-26
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END OF DAY
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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1. Email Mr. L. and parents about progress in math this week by copying, pasting, and modifying the message in the attached document...
2. Any incompleted lessons (either 2 or 3 - depending on whether or not you re-took the test) are due MONDAY
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1-27
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Reading |
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Science |
All grades - due TUESDAY1-31
Please read at least 2 full articles (either in print or online) on science and technology and record the following for each by handwriting the following in your (paper) science notebook:
1. Brief summary
2. Source
3. What impact do you think this might have in our world?
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1-26
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END OF DAY
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1-31-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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1.Write a letter to Mr. L. stating your choice of either Apangea Math OR Book work for approximately the next month.
2. Optional chapter 3 math test (as pre-test) OR lesson 3-1 worksheet OR approx. 20 minutes at home Apangea math USING A NOTEBOOK.
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1-27
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Reading |
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Science |
7th and 8th
IF you did not have the 2 articles ready for today, read a total of 3 full articles (either in print or online) on science and technology current events and record the following for each by handwriting the following in your (paper) science notebook:
1. Brief summary
2. Source
3. What impact do you think this might have in our world?
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1-26
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END OF DAY
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2-1-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Apangea: All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes. If you have problems or have questions, first ask someone else. If three other people can't help you, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson/test from yesterday. If you took the test, find the next lesson in the book where you started to get answers incorrect and complete that Study Guide (example, I got #13 wrong which relates to lesson 3-3; it's okay to skip lesson 3-1 and 3-2 if you got these correct on the pre-test and feel confident that you understand them)..
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes. If you have problems or have questions, first ask someone else. If three other people can't help you, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems.
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Reading |
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Science |
All grades check for your scheduled demonstration date:
View Mr. L's sample demonstratoin in the student shared folder "I Am Bill Nye" (Please note that the scored sample explanation DOES NOT relate to my density demonstration; I used an example that many students have witnessed for reference).
1. Review your plan for demonstration or what you already demonstrated (see your completed "Bill Nye" sheet); there are many students who have not submitted your "I'm Bill Nye" idea summary. Please do so today.
2. Create a PowerPoint that explains your demonstration and the science concepts behind it. Use images and pictures to help explain your ideas, but DO NOT simply cut and paste.
3. Don't settle for a simple explanation; investigate the physical and chemical properties you are demonstrating. If you get stuck, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org
4. Have 2 other people (students, parents, teachers, etc.) review your explanations and ask questions. Make appropriate changes.
5. Make sure you credit your sources for ideas and descriptions and have a draft of your PowerPont ready for FRIDAY, February 3.
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2-3
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END OF DAY
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2-2-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes. If you have problems or have questions, first ask someone else. If three other people can't help you, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems.
2. You should spend an average of approximately 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - you are expected to log an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. If you took the test, find the next lesson in the book where you started to get answers incorrect and complete that Study Guide (example, I got #13 wrong which relates to lesson 3-3; it's okay to skip lesson 3-1 and 3-2 if you got these correct on the pre-test and feel confident that you understand them)..
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes. If you have problems or have questions, first ask someone else. If three other people can't help you, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems.
3. Take the chapter 3 book test after you've worked through the book lessons (sometime by Tuesday)
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2-3
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Reading |
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Science |
All grades (7th grade also see below) check for your scheduled demonstration date:
View Mr. L's sample demonstratoin in the student shared folder "I Am Bill Nye" (Please note that the scored sample explanation DOES NOT relate to my density demonstration; I used an example that many students have witnessed for reference).
1. Review your plan for demonstration or what you already demonstrated (see your completed "Bill Nye" sheet); there are many students who have not submitted your "I'm Bill Nye" idea summary. Please do so today.
2. Create a PowerPoint that explains your demonstration and the science concepts behind it. Use images and pictures to help explain your ideas, but DO NOT simply cut and paste.
3. Don't settle for a simple explanation; investigate the physical and chemical properties you are demonstrating. If you get stuck, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org
4. Have 2 other people (students, parents, teachers, etc.) review your explanations and ask questions. Make appropriate changes.
5. Make sure you credit your sources for ideas and descriptions and have a draft of your PowerPont ready for FRIDAY, February 3.
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2-3
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7th GRADE SCIENCE
1. Record each student presenters name
2. Explain what you liked and learned from their demo
3. Write down something that you think they could explain in greater detail.
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END OF DAY
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2-2-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons.
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2-3
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Reading |
This week in reading:
1. Sign up with Mr. L. For your next SSR/book report choice.
2. Read at 40 minutes outside of school druing the week; record the date and write a brief sumamry (3-4 sentences) about what you read this week (this will be checked on Monday, 2-13). I STONGLY ENCOURAGE students to set an individual goal of 20 or more minutes per night. Reaching this goal and completing journal reflection regularly on what you read can earn a score of "4" for independent reading.
3. Participate in one or more mini-video projects to be recorded this week.
4. Daily reading Reviews:
Correct/discuss #21
#23 in class
#22-24 due Thursday
5. (Starting Tuesday) Continue Wolf Rider in class and work on Literature Circle Jobs as assigned.
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2-13
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Science |
All grades check for your scheduled demonstration date:
1. Create a PowerPoint that explains your demonstration and the science concepts behind it. Use images and pictures to help explain your ideas, but DO NOT simply cut and paste.
2. Don't settle for a simple explanation; investigate the physical and chemical properties you are demonstrating. If you get stuck, email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org
3. Have 2 other people (students, parents, teachers, etc.) review your explanations and ask questions. Make appropriate changes.
4. Make sure you credit your sources for ideas and descriptions and have a draft of your PowerPont ready for Tuesday, February 7.
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2-3
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This week in Science (week of 2-6)
1. Rough draft of PowerPoint ready for Tuesday to peer edit and revise
2. Continue demonstrations (see calendar)
3. Continue/begin Foot Powder investigation
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END OF DAY
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2-9-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons; ideally, you should be onto chapter 4 (at least) by the end of the week...
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2-10
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Reading |
This week in reading:
1. Sign up with Mr. L. For your next SSR/book report choice.
2. Read at 40 minutes outside of school druing the week; record the date and write a brief sumamry (3-4 sentences) about what you read this week (this will be checked on Monday, 2-13). I STONGLY ENCOURAGE students to set an individual goal of 20 or more minutes per night. Reaching this goal and completing journal reflection regularly on what you read can earn a score of "4" for independent reading.
3. Participate in one or more mini-video projects to be recorded this week.
4. Daily reading Reviews:
Correct/discuss #21
#23 in class
#22-24 due Thursday
5. (Starting Tuesday) Continue Wolf Rider in clas. Literature Circle Jobs will be assigned next week.
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2-13
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Science |
PRIORITIES: A) Finish demonstrations B) Complete PowerPoints
1. Revise your PowerPoint that explains your demonstration and the science concepts behind it. Use images and pictures to help explain your ideas, but DO NOT simply cut and paste.
2. When finished with your PowerPoint, ask Mr. L. to review it and save it to his external hard drive.
3. Using the online science textbook Short Course K: Introduction to Matter, find the index, and note the page number that each of the concepts/ideas below is explained. Read through the page and begin studying ideas for a test next week. Click for 6th grade terms here; you can find 7th and 8th grade terms here (*seek other references for terms that do not appear in the index).
4. Using the online science textbook as well as other online resources, create a One-Note page or file that contains and explains the concepts and terms above (due Tuesday). Include 2 or more pictures for each term.
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2-14
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This week in Science (week of 2-6)
1.Final PowerPoint ready for Friday
2. Finish demonstrations (Thursday is the last day)
3. Intro to matter science concepts and terms - find pages in online textbook
4. Create (or add to) a One Note page/file about chemistry and matter basics
5. Continue foot powder investigation
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END OF DAY
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2-10-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons; ideally, you should be onto chapter 4 (at least) by the end of the week...
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2-10
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Reading |
Friday:
1. Continue to record mini-video projects.
2. Correct/discuss #21-#24
3. Use any extra class time for SSR and journal your reflections about what you read. Mr. L. will also check for evidence of 40 minutes reading outside of school on Monday.
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2-13
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Science |
PRIORITIES: A) Finish demonstrations B) Complete PowerPoints
1. Revise your PowerPoint that explains your demonstration and the science concepts behind it. Make sure you try to earn the score you want to get.
2. When finished with your PowerPoint, attach it to an email and send it to danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org (you may have to delete the video if the file size is too big - we can reinsert it later, but I need to see your explanation).
3. Using the online science textbook Short Course K: Introduction to Matter, find the index, and note the page number that each of the concepts/ideas below is explained. Read through the page and begin studying ideas for a test next week. Click for 6th grade terms here; you can find 7th and 8th grade terms here (*seek other references for terms that do not appear in the index).
4. Using the online science textbook as well as other online resources, create a OneNote page or file that contains and explains the concepts and terms above (due Tuesday). Include 2 or more pictures for each term. You may use the Snipping tool to import pictures into your One Note - cutting and pasting is also acceptable for this assignment.
5. Re-ACTING Science: Once you have created your One Note page/file, your mission is to "act out" as many science concepts as you can using actions, moving things around on a surface, miming, body movements, etc. and video tape each "acted out concept." The goal will be for you to create a video challenge that another team will watch and try to figure out which word is being acted out in each scene. This can be done individually or in teams of as many as 5 people; HOWEVER, every person must have a role in each "acted out concept."
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2-14
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This week in Science (week of 2-6)
1.Final PowerPoint ready for Friday - email to Mr. Lundstrom
2. Intro to matter science concepts and terms - find pages in online textbook
3. Create (or add to) a One Note page/file about chemistry and matter basics
4. Re-ACT with Science - by yourself or with a group of as many as four other people (groups no larger than 5 total, please) act out and video record as many science concepts from your vocabulary sheet as possible.
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END OF DAY
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2-14-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons; ideally, you should be taking the test on chapter 4 (at least) by the end of the week...Talk to Mr.L. if you have concerns.
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2-16
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Reading |
Tuesday:
1. Read from Wolf Rider and continue to record mini-video projects (time permitting).
2. Correct/discuss #21-#24; COMPLETE Daily Reading Review #25-27 for Thursday, Feb. 16
3. Use any extra class time for SSR and journal your reflections about what you read. Mr. L. will also check for evidence of 40 minutes reading outside of school on Monday, February 20.
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2-16
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Science |
PRIORITIES: A) Review/study for Thursday's Test B) Continue/Finish One-Note Files C)"Acting Science" D) Powder Investigation
1. Complete the study guide for 6th or 8th grade and study the vocabulary words for Thursday's test.
2. Using the online science textbook as well as other online resources, create a OneNote page or file that contains and explains the concepts and terms above. Include 1-2 (or more) pictures for each term. You may use the Snipping tool to import pictures into your One Note - cutting and pasting is also acceptable (for this assignment).
3. Re-ACTING Science: Once you have created your One Note page/file, your mission is to "act out" as many science concepts as you can using actions, moving things around on a surface, miming, body movements, etc. and video tape each "acted out concept." The goal will be for you to create a video challenge that another team will watch and try to figure out which word is being acted out in each scene. This can be done individually or in teams of as many as 5 people; HOWEVER, every person must have a role in each "acted out concept."
4. With any available time in class, continue the "Powder Investigation"
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2-14
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This week in Science (week of 2-13)
1.Final PowerPoint ready for Friday - email to Mr. Lundstrom
2. Intro to matter science concepts and terms - find pages in online textbook
3. Create (or add to) a One Note page/file about chemistry and matter basics
4. Re-ACT with Science - by yourself or with a group of as many as four other people (groups no larger than 5 total, please) act out and video record as many science concepts from your vocabulary sheet as possible.
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END OF DAY
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2-20-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons; ideally, you should be taking the test on chapter 4 (at least) by the end of the week...Talk to Mr.L. if you have concerns.
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2-24
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Reading |
Monday:
1. Read from Wolf Rider; complete next literature circle job
2. Show Mr. L. your reading journal from last week
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2-21
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Monday: Fantasy or Science Fiction Book assigned. Due Monday, March 12th along with the Book Jacket assignment. |
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Project Block |
Journal reflection (see rubric here):
1. What experience($) do you have with money? (i.e. savings, performed a job, saved for a purchase, owed someone money)
2. What is your attitude toward $? (Is it good, bad, neither?) What are the advantages/disadvantages of money?
3. ALL GRADES email your parents, jennikoeneke@foxwestacademy.org and danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org and explain of the following:
- The difference between simple and compound interest
- The rule of 72 (6th grade is not required to explain this one yet)
...use your Learning, Earning, and Investing book if necessary
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2-21
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal Reflections
2. Lessons in finance
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END OF DAY
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2-21-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons; ideally, you should be taking the test on chapter 4 (at least) by the end of the week...Turn in your test after correcting it
Talk to Mrs. W. if you have concerns.
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2-24
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
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1. Review your corrected test and make corrections.
2. Copy and paste the contents of this document and email to your parents and to Mr. L. Plan to retake the test (it will be slightly different from the original) if necessary.
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Reading |
Wednesday:
1. Read from Wolf Rider; complete next literature circle job
2. Show Mr. L. your reading journal from last week
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2-23
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Monday: Fantasy or Science Fiction Book assigned. Due Monday, March 12th along with the Book Jacket assignment. |
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Project Block |
(Assigned Monday) Journal reflection (see rubric here):
1. What experience($) do you have with money? (i.e. savings, performed a job, saved for a purchase, owed someone money)
2. What is your attitude toward $? (Is it good, bad, neither?) What are the advantages/disadvantages of money?
3. ALL GRADES email your parents, jennikoeneke@foxwestacademy.org and danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org and explain of the following:
- The difference between simple and compound interest
- The rule of 72 (6th grade is not required to explain this one yet)
...use your Learning, Earning, and Investing book if necessary
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2-21
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal Reflections
2. Lessons in finance
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END OF DAY
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2-29-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
Ideally, you should be working on chapter 6 (at least) by the end of the week (if you recently switched over, you may be on chapter 3 or 4 - that's okay)...Turn in your tests and packets after you correct them.
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2-24
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
1. Find answers to the science test here.
2. Create a note card to use on the test (you may use both sides). The re-take will happen on Friday, March 2.
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3-2 |
1. Review your corrected test and make corrections. Study at least 30 minutes for the Thursday re-take
2. Copy and paste the contents of this document and email to your parents and to Mr. L. Plan to retake the test (it will be slightly different from the original) if necessary. Mom or Dad must confirm that you have studied 30 minutes outside of school in order for your re-take to count.
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3-1 |
Reading |
1.Make sure you have set your STRETCH Goals from yesterday. If you have not yet done so, add a math and project block goal.
2. Continue reading your book report book.
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Project Block |
1. Journal reflection (see rubric here):
a. What are your skills/strengths that would help you to be successful as an employee?
b. What are your struggle areas or weaknesses that you would need to overcome? How could you look at this a different way to show it as being a "good" trait?
2. Subtract or add your "Situation" amount from your budget.
3. Calculate how much you can afford for monthly car payments (if eligible for a loan) and complete paperwork (including picture) to buy your automobile.
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2-28
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal Reflections
2. Lessons in finance (bonds, mutual funds, budgeting)
3. Fill out paper to purchase your vehicle
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END OF DAY
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2-27-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
1. All in-class time on Apangea Math. Use your math notebook to record notes.
2. Average of 45 min. per day in class on Apangea - PLUS an additional 20 minutes out of class.
3. Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
1. Correct your lesson(s) from yesterday. Move through 1-2 lessons per day minimum.
2. to Complete 1 or 2 of the next (worksheets) lessons from the book. Use your math notebook to record notes.
3. Take the next chapter book test after you've worked through the book lessons; ideally, you should be taking the test on chapter 4 (at least) by the end of the week...Turn in your test after correcting it
Talk to Mrs. W. if you have concerns.
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2-24
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
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1. Review your corrected test and make corrections.
2. Copy and paste the contents of this document and email to your parents and to Mr. L. Plan to retake the test (it will be slightly different from the original) if necessary.
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Reading |
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Project Block |
1. Journal reflection (see rubric here):
A. List 3 new ideas that you learned about last week that you feel you understand really well and explain them.
B. Write down one idea that you learned about last week that seems kind of confusing, and reflect about why you think this is difficult to understand? (OR if you feel like you understood everything, what have you heard from others that was challenging or could be challenging to understand and why?)
2. Month 1 expenses (see here for detailed information)
3. (7th and 8th grade) Bond quiz from packet (Lesson 6, activity 4)
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2-28
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal Reflections
2. Lessons in finance
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END OF DAY
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3-1-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
Ideally, you should be working on chapter 6 (at least) by the end of the week (if you recently switched over, you may be on chapter 3 or 4 - that's okay)...Turn in your tests and packets after you correct them.
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2-24
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
1. Find answers to the science test here.
2. Create a note card to use on the test (you may use both sides). The re-take will happen on Friday, March 2.
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3-2 |
1. Review your corrected test and make corrections. Study at least 30 minutes for the Thursday re-take
2. Copy and paste the contents of this document and email to your parents and to Mr. L. Plan to retake the test (it will be slightly different from the original) if necessary. Mom or Dad must confirm that you have studied 30 minutes outside of school in order for your re-take to count.
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3-1 |
Reading |
1.Make sure you have set your STRETCH Goals from yesterday. If you have not yet done so, add a math and project block goal.
2. Continue reading your book report book.
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Project Block |
1. Journal reflection (see rubric here):
Before you can purchase shares of stock in a company, you need to do some research and answer each of the following questions in your journal notebook about the stock (you must research at least 3 different companies in 3 different business sectors:
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What is the name of the company you are researching?
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What is the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) or NASDAQ abbreviation for your company?
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What business sector (service, manufacturing, advertising, internet, retail, entertainment, etc.) is the company involved in?
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How long has this company been in business?
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What is the 52 week range for stock prices of this company?
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PARAGRAPH REFLECITON MINIMUM: What is it about this company that makes you think this could be a good investment?
2. On Friday (or before), each student will subtract $100 from your savings - this will be used as invesment money for the online stock simulation: $100 = $1,000,000 virtual stock. This is a required balance reduction.
3. Calculate how much you can afford for monthly car payments (if eligible for a loan) and complete paperwork (including picture) to buy your automobile.
4. Create an account to trade stocks: http://www.smartstocks.com/
*Use only your first name
*Use the first 6 letters of your email address as your user name
*DO NOT enter a street address or any personal information
*Your confirmation email to enable your stocktracks account will likely be in your "SPAM" account (under email - more options)
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2-28
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal Reflections
2. Lessons in finance (bonds, mutual funds, budgeting) - KEEP BUDGET UP TO DATE
3. Complete paperwork to purchase your automobile.
4. Create an account to trade stocks: http://www.smartstocks.com/
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3-5-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
Ideally, you should be working on chapter 7 (at least) by the end of the week (if you recently switched over, you may be on chapter 4 or 5 - that's okay)...Turn in your tests and packets after you correct them.
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2-24
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
Review your re-take; see Mr. L. about options for improving your grade if you are interested in working toward a better grade.
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3-1 |
Reading |
1.Make sure you have set your STRETCH Goals from yesterday. If you have not yet done so, add a math and project block goal.
2. Continue reading your book report book.
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Project Block |
1. Journal reflection (see rubric here)...Write down a brief summary of what you learned and did last week (8th grade can skip the journal and include these in your email):
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What did we study and learn about?
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How was your effort at putting academics before socializing?
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What stocks did you purchase? What kind of car did you buy?
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Preview this week: resume building, home purchase, stock market challenge.
2. If you have not yet done so, log into http://www.smartstocks.com/ and join the appropriate group: 6FWA, 7FWA, 8FWA. By Tuesday you should have invested at least $250,000
3. Email Mom/Dad with a summary of what we studied last week including how well you focused on your academics and responsibilities (CC your email to danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org ).
4. Fill in the resume planning sheet (due Tuesday)
5. DUE WEDNESDAY: With your mom or dad, complete the "Drivers License" exam.
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3-6
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal reflection and email update to Mom/Dad
2. Begin constructing resume
3. Lessons in finance (bonds, mutual funds, budgeting) - KEEP BUDGET UP TO DATE
4. Invest at least $250,000 of your money in trading stocks: http://www.smartstocks.com/
5. Complete drivers license with parent to drive your automobile (due Wednesday).
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3-6-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
Ideally, you should be working on chapter 7 (at least) by the end of the week (if you recently switched over, you may be on chapter 4 or 5 - that's okay)...Turn in your tests and packets after you correct them.
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2-24
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
Review your re-take; see Mr. L. about options for improving your grade if you are interested in working toward a better grade.
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3-10 |
Reading |
1.Review and evaluate your STRETCH goals from last week. Begin to think of goals for next week.
2. Read at least 40 minutes outside of school during the week; record the date and write a reflection about what you read this week (this will be checked each Monday I STONGLY ENCOURAGE students to set an individual goal of 20 or more minutes per night. Reaching this goal and completing journal reflection regularly on what you read can earn a score of "4" for independent reading.
3. Continue reading your book report book.
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Today Project Block |
1. Complete the next month of your budget: pay your salary, subtract expenses, pay car loan, choose situation card, etc. PLEASE NOTE: As of today if your laptop is left out at any time and/or not turned completely off at the end of the day, all students associated with the laptop will recieve a fine of $150.00 for each occurrence.
2. Begin to develop your resume on Microsoft Word or Google Docs (or another word processing program); choose an approprate template and fill in your experiences. A draft of your resume is due tomorrow (Wednesday, March 7)
3. DUE WEDNESDAY: With your mom or dad, complete the "Drivers License" exam.
4. Continue investments on http://www.smartstocks.com/
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3-7
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal reflection and email update to Mom/Dad
2. Begin constructing resume
3. Lessons in finance (bonds, mutual funds, budgeting) - KEEP BUDGET UP TO DATE
4. Invest at least $250,000 of your money in trading stocks: http://www.smartstocks.com/
5. Complete drivers license with parent to drive your automobile (due Wednesday).
6. Home purchase exploration
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3-7-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
Ideally, you should be working on chapter 7 (at least) by the end of the week (if you recently switched over, you may be on chapter 4 or 5 - that's okay)...Turn in your tests and packets after you correct them.
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3-10
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
Review your re-take; see Mr. L. about options for improving your grade if you are interested in working toward a better grade.
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3-13 |
Reading |
1.Review and evaluate your STRETCH goals from last week. Begin to think of goals for next week.
2. Read at least 40 minutes outside of school during the week; record the date and write a reflection about what you read this week (this will be checked each Monday I STONGLY ENCOURAGE students to set an individual goal of 20 or more minutes per night. Reaching this goal and completing journal reflection regularly on what you read can earn a score of "4" for independent reading.
3. Continue reading your book report book.
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Today Project Block |
1. Complete the next month (3rd full month budget subtractions) of your budget: pay your salary, subtract expenses, pay car loan, choose situation card, etc. PLEASE NOTE: As of 3-6 if your laptop is left out at any time and/or not turned completely off at the end of the day, all students associated with the laptop will recieve a fine of $150.00 for each occurrence. Owners of the following laptops have incurred a fine from 3-6 (Tuesday): 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
2. Begin to look over and revise your resume. Read your resume as it is, then write a journal reflection about what you need to add to, clarify, or change about your resume. If you need more to write about, imagine what you would like to be able to put on a resume in your future.
3. Continue investments on http://www.smartstocks.com/
4. Get your individual student Skyward login (not your family login) from Mr. L.
a. Record the login and password and email it to yourself
b. Enter your foxwestacademy.org (gmail) email address on Skyward
5. Use the Mortgage/Rent calculation sheet to figure out how much you can spend on a house or apartment rental. You may want to consider rooming with another student (each person must have their own bedroom). Look at rental options on http://appleton.craigslist.org/ and investigate possible rentals.
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3-7
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal reflection and email update to Mom/Dad
2. Begin constructing and revising resume
3. Lessons in finance (bonds, mutual funds, budgeting) - KEEP BUDGET UP TO DATE
4. Invest at least $250,000 of your money in trading stocks: http://www.smartstocks.com/
5. Complete drivers license with parent to drive your automobile (due Wednesday).
6. Home purchase exploration
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3-8 & 9-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons per week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
Book:
Ideally, you should be working on chapter 7 (at least) by the end of the week (if you recently switched over, you may be on chapter 4 or 5 - that's okay)...Turn in your tests and packets after you correct them.
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3-10
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SCIENCE (FROM MR. L) |
Review your re-take; see Mr. L. about options for improving your grade if you are interested in working toward a better grade.
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3-13 |
Reading |
6th Grade
1.Finish reading Wolf Rider and continue your goal of 40 minutes reading outside of school (with reflection).
2. For Monday, March 12, write a 1/2 page (or more) journal reflection about Wolf Rider...Did you like it? Why or why not? What do you think the THEME (or overall lesson the book might have been about) was?
3. For Monday, March 12, write an alternate ending...that means, if you were the author, how could you have made the ending different from how AVI chose to end the story. Plan to write at least 3/4 page for a score of 3.
4. Begin planning what type of project you would like to do for your book report. It must be different from the type of project you completed last fall (for example, if you did a PowerPoint last time, you’ll have to choose something else to do this time). See the rubric for how it will be scored.
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Today Project Block |
1. Owners of the following laptops have incurred a fine from 3-7 (Wednesday): 7, 22
2. Lesson 12 & lesson 14
3. Continue investments on http://www.smartstocks.com/
4. If you have not done so, use the Mortgage/Rent calculation sheet to figure out how much you can spend on a house or apartment rental (we'll actually make the purchase during an upcoming week). You may want to consider rooming with another student (each person must have their own bedroom). Look at rental options on http://appleton.craigslist.org/ and investigate possible rentals or check out a realty websity like www.realty.com.
5. On Friday (time permitting) use a video camera and record yourself (or partner with someone to video you) on video responding to each of the following questions in preparation for your March 22 job interviews:
a. What are your strenths?
b. What are your weaknesses?
...these videos will be used to help us analyze our own interviewing and communication skills, so try your best, but don't get stressed!
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3-7
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This week in Project Block
1. Journal reflection and email update to Mom/Dad
2. Begin constructing and revising resume
3. Lessons in finance (bonds, mutual funds, budgeting) - KEEP BUDGET UP TO DATE
4. Invest at least $250,000 of your money in trading stocks: http://www.smartstocks.com/
5. Complete drivers license with parent to drive your automobile (due Wednesday).
6. Home purchase exploration
7. Lessons 12 & 14
8. Video interview questions
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3-14-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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ONGOING:
Email Mr. L. at danlundstrom@foxwestacademy.org with questions or problems; also seek help from others whenever possible.
Apangea:
Your goal is to pass 2 lessons this week OR MORE. All math class time is to be used for Apangea (even if you finish) if you have chosen this path.
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3-16
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Continue SSR time outside of school including journal writing.
2. Begin planning what type of project you would like to do for your book report. It must be different from the type of project you completed last fall (for example, if you did a PowerPoint last time, you’ll have to choose something else to do this time). See the rubric for how it will be scored.
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Today Project Block |
1. Create a login (JOIN THE REVOLUTION) for Gen I Revolution Online Personal Finance Game and play the game during project block for at least 30 minutes (alone or work with a partner):
6th grade use class code: a07586
7th grade use class code: 8e195f
8th grade use class code: 018eef
2. Write a draft of your cover letter
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3-15
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This week in Project Block
1. Pay yourself your monthly salary and subtract your monthly expenses (this is the fourth round of monthly budgeting that you've done (plus the "fast-forward" 6 month dice roll).
2. Write a draft of your cover letter.
3. Create an account Gen I Online Personal Finance Game. Login using the appropriate class code. Try to complete 3 missions.
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3-15-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Correct your Semester Test and determine which lesson you would feel comfortable instructing...
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3-16
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Have journal notebooks ready to turn in tomorrow
2. Take Accelerated Reader test of Wolf Rider
3. View your new "Yellow Workbook" and in class we will vote on our first article/story to read.
4. For Monday, finish the answers to the yellow workbook as directed.
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Today Project Block |
1. Complete cover letter (this was due today) . Have your cover letter printed and ready for revising/editing tomorrow.
2. Revise resume
3. Write an email to a parent (cc to Mr. Lundstrom) in a friendly letter format (please watch capitalization, use proper word choice, use complete sentences, etc.) to update them about this week of learning and include the following:
-I would give myself a score of ____% for the past week in my efforts toward learning and completing my responsibilities.
-An attached copy of your cover letter
-An attached copy of your revised resume
4. Play Gen I by creating a login (click: JOIN THE REVOLUTION) for Gen I Revolution Online Personal Finance Game and play the game (alone or work with a partner):
6th grade use class code: a07586
7th grade use class code: 8e195f
8th grade use class code: 018eef
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3-15
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This week in Project Block
1. Pay yourself your monthly salary and subtract your monthly expenses (this is the fourth round of monthly budgeting that you've done (plus the "fast-forward" 6 month dice roll).
2. Write a draft of your cover letter.
3. Create an account Gen I Online Personal Finance Game. Login using the appropriate class code. Try to complete 3 missions.
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3-19-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Plan your lesson to teach including: How will you teach the lesson? What 5 problems will you assign? Who will be in charge of what parts of the lesson?
Complete the Ecological Footprint Survey: //www.hasd.org/faculty/DanLundstrom/Ecological_footprint.pdf for Tuesday
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3-20
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Read and complete p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook
2. Sign up for the type of book report project you are doing
3. Set new STRETCH Goals and evaluate your current success.
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Today Project Block |
1. Complete 2 cover letters that have been adapted to 2 of the specific jobs available for Thursday's expo.
2. Finalize resume
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3-20
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This week in Project Block
1. Adapt your cover letter to apply for specific available jobs
2. Finalize resume
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3-20-2012
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Plan your lesson to teach including the following written out on a piece of looseleaf or notebook paper:
1. Name the people in your group.
2. Note the book lesson(s) that your group is presenting (ex. 1-3 & 1-4).
3. Explain how you are going to present each lesson/concept and which student(s) is/are in charge of leading the lesson and what each person's responsibilities are.
4. Include what background information or vocabulary will be needed in order for students to be successful.
5. List the page numbers and practice problems that students will complete to show they've learned the lesson - 5 problems minimum per lesson (for example - 3 lessons would be 15 problems)
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3-20
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Read and complete p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook
2. Plan how you will share your most recent (or a selected) book in an informal presentation next week (example: short PowerPoint, written summary, poster with basic information)...We will be sharing a formal book report presentation 4th quarter.
3. Set new STRETCH Goals and evaluate your current success.
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Today Project Block |
1. Complete 2 cover letters that have been adapted to 2 of the specific jobs available for Thursday's expo.
2. Finalize resume.
3. Practice interviewing with a parent for Thursday's Career Expo. Prepare responses to the following questions:
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What are your strengths?
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What are your weaknesses (and how do you overcome them)?
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What experiences have you had that prepared you for this position?
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Why do you want this position?
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Explain how you get along with others.
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3-20
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This week in Project Block
1. Adapt your cover letter to apply for specific available jobs
2. Finalize resume
3. Practice interview questions
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3-21-2012 Make sure to bring in your "FUN Fitness-A-thon" pledge sheets!
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Turn in your "lesson plan" and continue preparing (if necessary)
2 or 3 lessons Apangea Math this week...
Complete the "TRANSIT TIME" worksheet (both sides) for tomorrow.
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3-20
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Correct p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook
2. Plan how you will share your most recent (or a selected) book in an informal presentation next week (example: short PowerPoint, written summary, poster with basic information)...We will be sharing a formal book report presentation 4th quarter.
3. Discuss new STRETCH Goals and evaluate your current success.
4. Read the SCOPE magazine article on the giant squid.
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Today Project Block |
1.Review the specific job descriptions for tomorrow night's Expo.
2. Pay yourself the next month's salary and subtract budget expenses.
3. Complete 2 cover letters that have been adapted to 2 of the specific jobs available for Thursday's expo.
4. Finalize resume.
5. Practice interviewing with a parent for Thursday's Career Expo. Prepare responses to the following questions:
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What are your strengths?
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What are your weaknesses (and how do you overcome them)?
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What experiences have you had that prepared you for this position?
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Why do you want this position?
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Explain how you get along with others.
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3-20
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This week in Project Block
1. Adapt your cover letter to apply for specific available jobs
2. Finalize resume
3. Practice interview questions
4. Next month's budget sheet
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3-22-2012
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your first interview tonight.
Make sure to bring in your "FUN Fitness-A-thon" pledge sheets!
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Turn in your "lesson plan" and continue preparing (if necessary)
Book p.283 #15-23 (odd)
Book p.303 #5-9
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3-20
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Make sure p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook is ready to correct.
2. Plan how you will share your most recent (or a selected) book in an informal presentation next week (example: short PowerPoint, written summary, poster with basic information)...We will be sharing a formal book report presentation 4th quarter.
3. Discuss new STRETCH Goals and evaluate your current success.
4. Read the SCOPE magazine article on the giant squid.
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Today Project Block |
1.Review the specific job descriptions for tonight's Expo.
2. View the rubric and prepare the best cover letters and resume you can.
3. Complete 2 cover letters that have been adapted to 2 of the specific jobs available for Thursday's expo.
4. Practice interviewing tonight's Career Expo. Prepare responses to the following questions in addition to questions that would be more job-specific:
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What are your strengths?
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What are your weaknesses (and how do you overcome them)?
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What experiences have you had that prepared you for this position?
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Why do you want this position?
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Explain how you get along with others.
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3-20
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This week in Project Block
1. Adapt your cover letter to apply for specific available jobs
2. Finalize resume
3. Practice interview questions
4. Next month's budget sheet
5. Review the rubric that interviewers will be using to score your performance
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3-23-2012
GREAT JOB at the FWA Career Expo last night!
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Turn in your "lesson plan" and continue preparing (if necessary)
Thursday's homework:
Book p.283 #15-23 (odd)
Book p.303 #5-9
Friday's homework:
Book p.10 #21-25, 33, 35
Book p.58 #8, 9, 15, 16, 17
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3-26
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Make sure p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook is ready to correct.
2. Plan how you will share your most recent (or a selected) book in an informal presentation next week (example: short PowerPoint, written summary, poster with basic information)...We will be sharing a formal book report presentation 4th quarter.
3. Discuss new STRETCH Goals and evaluate your current success.
4. Read the SCOPE magazine article on the giant squid and following page. Complete the quiz based on these 2 articles.
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Today Project Block |
1.Please reflect on the following questions in your journal notebook:
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How do you feel your interviews went last night?
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Which interview went best and why do you think so?
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What would you do differently next time AND what would you make sure to do again?
2. Turn in a copy of your best cover letter and final resume for grading.
3. Read lesson 21 and identify the following information about stock market crashes in your journal notebook:
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What were at least 2 causes of the crash of 1929 and 1987?
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How did the Fed (Federal Resereve) react to the crash?
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Research the stock market crash of 2008 online. When did it occur? What are at least 2 causes (or contributing factors) to the crash?
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3-20
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This week in Project Block
1. Adapt your cover letter to apply for specific available jobs and finalize resume
2. Prepare for your interview and review interview questions
3. Next month's budget sheet (5th entry)
4. Turn in a copy of your best cover letter and final resume
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3-26-2012
All missing work needs to be turned in for credit and to enjoy the reward afternoon on Thursday.
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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Complete the "Skill" practice worksheet and turn in by the end of the day.
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3-26
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Make sure p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook is ready to correct.
2. Plan how you will share your most recent (or a selected) book in an informal presentation next week (example: short PowerPoint, written summary, poster with basic information)...We will be sharing a formal book report presentation 4th quarter.
3. Discuss new STRETCH Goals and evaluate your current success.
4. Read the SCOPE magazine article on the giant squid and following page. Complete the quiz based on these 2 articles.
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Today Project Block |
1.Please reflect on the following questions in your journal notebook:
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How do you feel your interviews went last night?
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Which interview went best and why do you think so?
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What would you do differently next time AND what would you make sure to do again?
2. Turn in a copy of your best cover letter and final resume for grading.
3. Read lesson 21 and identify the following information about stock market crashes in your journal notebook:
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What were at least 2 causes of the crash of 1929 and 1987?
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How did the Fed (Federal Resereve) react to the crash?
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Research the stock market crash of 2008 online. When did it occur? What are at least 2 causes (or contributing factors) to the crash?
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3-20
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This week in Project Block
1. Adapt your cover letter to apply for specific available jobs and finalize resume
2. Prepare for your interview and review interview questions
3. Next month's budget sheet (5th entry)
4. Turn in a copy of your best cover letter and final resume
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3/27
All missing work needs to be turned in for credit and to enjoy the reward afternoon on Thursday.
Subject |
6th Grade |
Date Due |
7th Grade |
Date Due |
8th Grade |
Date Due |
Math |
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1. Turn in the fraction "Skill" practice (if you didn't already)
2. post your KWH on the online form.
3. Log at least 1 hour on Apangea Math between Tuesday and the beginning of math class Wednesday
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3-28
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Reading |
6th Grade
1.Read p. 38-46 and complete all questions and margin items. Make sure p. 25-36 in the Reader/Writer Yellow Workbook is ready to correct.
2. Plan how you will share your most recent (or a selected) book in an informal presentation next week (example: short PowerPoint, written summary, poster with basic information)...We will be sharing a formal book report presentation 4th quarter.
3. Prepare to evaluate new STRETCH Goals that you wrote last week (will be collected on Friday).
4. Read the SCOPE magazine article on the giant squid and following page. CORRECT the quiz based on these 2 articles that was returned in class yesterday.
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Today Project Block |
ALL STUDENTS: join FWA Project group on EDMODO group 5klec2
and take the Finance Quiz. You may use your finance book.
7th and 8th grade (posted last Friday)
1.Please reflect on the following questions in your journal notebook:
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How do you feel your interviews went last night?
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Which interview went best and why do you think so?
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What would you do differently next time AND what would you make sure to do again?
2. Complete the next month (6th full month budget subtractions) of your budget: pay your salary, subtract expenses, pay car loan, choose situation card, etc.
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3-28
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