Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:

  • Section review page 394;1-7
  • Number 7 two paragraphs in journal
Quiz: Friday chapter 11-3
Test: Wednesday on  Chapter 11
Grammar exercises 5&6
ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - "Properties" Worksheet
D Block - "Tackle These Problems" Worksheet
                 (Test Friday 2.1-2.3)

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Grammar exercises 1&2, 3&4

Elements and Atoms

1. Research the characteristics of your selected element using both book and internet sources.
2. Have Science Binder and Atom packet complete.
3. Read pp 8 - 15 in Chemistry
4. Complete questions 1 - 5, page 15, in science binder
ALGEBRA

A Block - 2.1 Practice B #1-3 AND #10-27
B & C Blocks - 2.1 Practice B
D Block - pgs. 82-83 #16-72

Monday, September 28, 2015

Atomic Structure

1. Complete Atomic Basics worksheet (Atomic structure, atomic calculations, electron configurations)

2. Select element for Periodic Table Project

3. Draw electron configuration diagrams for Beryllium,Carbon, Aluminum, Calcium and Arsenic.


4. Science Binder tomorrow and Wednesday.  
Your 3-ring binder should be organized in chronological order (current material on top) and include:
     - class notes
     - information sheets
     - worksheets
     - homework (pp 17 & 23)
     - lab papers
     - quizzes and tests

5. Submit 1st matter packet on Tuesday:
     - History of the Atom Worksheet (2 pages)
     - Structure of Matter Lab (front and back)
     -The Periodic Table of the Elements
     - Protons, Neutrons, Electrons Practice Worksheet

6. Video of Carl Sagan, Cosmos, Episode IX
       Cosmos ; The Lives of Stars
Copy common literary elements #31-40 into your notebook
Quiz Friday on #21-40
ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Worksheet (in class only)

D Block - 2.2 Practice C

Friday, September 25, 2015

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Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Read chapter 11-3.

The Chemical Elements

1. Complete Protons, Neutrons, Electrons Worksheet
2. Complete  The Periodic Table of Elements worksheet
3. Read pp 6 - 23 in Nature of Matter
4. Answer questions 1 - 4 on pages 17 and 23 in Science binder
5. Complete History of the Atom worksheet
6. Turn in Test Corrections
7. Science Binder check next week.  Should be organized in chronological order (current material on top) and include:
     - class notes
     - information sheets
     - worksheets
     - homework (pp 17 & 23)
     - lab papers
     - quizzes and tests
8. Submit 1st matter packet on Tuesday:
     - History of the Atom Worksheet (2 pages)
     - Structure of Matter Lab (front and back)
     -The Periodic Table of the Elements
     - Protons, Neutrons, Electrons Practice Worksheet

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Study for test on Monday (1.4 - 1.7 AND Fraction/Decimal Review)

D Block - pgs. 75-76 EVENS #12-50 (Copy each problem. You do not have to use a number line.)
Study for grammar test!
Bring independent novel to class and #2 pencil

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Study for quiz on chapter 11 section 2.

The Chemical Elements

1. Complete  The Periodic Table of Elements worksheet
2. Read pp 18 - 23 in Nature of Matter
3. Answer questions 1 - 4 (page 23) in Science binder
4. Turn in Test Corrections for metric quiz by Friday
5. Science Binder check next week.  Should be organized in chronological order (current material on top) and include:
     - class notes
     - information sheets
     - worksheets
     - homework
     - lab papers
     - quizzes and tests
ALGEBRA

A Block - Cumulative Review Worksheet (EVEN #'s - both sides)
B & C Blocks - Cumulative Review Worksheet (#1-39 both sides)
D Block - Study for Quiz Tomorrow (Properties)
Complete grammar review exercises
Study for vocabulary quiz on common literary elements #11-30

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015

Copy common literary elements #21-30 into your notebook (quiz Thursday on just 21-30)
Finish literature review questions (test Wednesday)

The Nature of Matter

1. Complete "Structure of Matter Lab" including models and   question sheet.
2. Read pp 8 - 17 in Nature of Matter
3. Answer questions 1 - 4, page 17, in Science Notebook.
4. Complete and submit Test Corrections on Metric Quiz by Thursday.
5.  Advanced Reading in Matter: The Feynman Lectures on Physics
Click on Link:  Atoms in Motion
ALGEBRA

    ***CLASS NOTES (1.5) HAVE BEEN EMAILED TO A,B, & C BLOCKS
A Block - pgs. 35-36 odd numbers #13-45
B & C Blocks - pgs. 35-36 #13-45
D Block - Test (1.4-1.7 and Fractions/Decimals)
   ***TEST REVIEW HAS BEEN EMAILED TO D BLOCK

Friday, September 18, 2015

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Reminders:
Maps are due September 21st.
Say It In Arabic due September 22nd.
ALGEBRA

A Block (1) pgs 27-28 ODDS #15-49
               (2) Quiz Monday (1.4 and Fraction/Decimal Review)
B & C Blocks (1) p. 30 #79-82 AND #84-100
                        (2) Quiz Monday (1.4 and Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block - 1.7 Practice C
                 Test Tuesday (1.4-1.7)
Read "Chanclas" page 70 and complete analyzing literature #1-10

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Create flash cards for common literary elements #11-20
Study for quiz on #1-20!
ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 27-28 EVENS #14-24
                         AND EVENS #38-64
B & C Blocks - pgs. 27-28 EVENS #14-64
D Block - 1.6 Practice C

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Mrs.Volpe's Social Studies Class

Reminders: 
Islam Maps will be due on September 23rd.
Finish reading "Mother and Daughter"
Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 68. Please write in complete sentences!
ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - "Review Sheet Practice" (side 2 only)
                       (NO QUIZ TOMORROW)
D Block - pgs. 35-36 #13-45

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Mrs.Volpe's Social Studies Class

Reminders:

  • Hero Essay due on September 17th
  • Vocabulary due September 17th 
  • Say It In Arabic due September 22nd
ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 783 odd numbers # 1-15   AND   odd numbers #33-47
B & C Blocks - p. 783 EVENS #2-64 (copy each problem)(pgs. 781-782 will help)
D Block - p. 28 #65-68
                pgs. 29-30 #77-100

Friday, September 11, 2015


Metric Measurement

1. Complete Metric Mass and Volume Lab (in class)
2. Complete Measuring Length in meters Lab (in class)
3. Complete metric packet 
4. Organize Science Notebook
5. At end of class, turn in:
      - Reading a Metric Ruler
      - The Metric System, Sections 1, 2, 3
      - Measuring Length in meters (m)
      - Metric Mass and Volume
6. Quiz on metric measures next Wednesday
7.  Metric Review Link:
      Metric Review

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Study for quiz, chapter 11 section1
Students should review the Five Pillars of Islam

Reminders:
Hero Essay due September 17, 2015

Metric Measurement

1. Complete Metric Mass and Volume Lab (in class)
2. Complete Measuring Length in meters Lab (in class)
3. Read and complete metric packet by Friday
4. Organize Science Notebook
5. Explore Scale of the Universe website
6. Quiz next Wednesday

Create flash cards for literary elements #1-10 and study for quiz tomorrow!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework September 9, 2015
Section Review:
Page 378 in textbook, numbers 1-7
Number 6 is to be written in journal and two paragraphs long

Hero Essay Due on September 17,2005

Quiz on Friday: chapter 11 section1

Read "My Two Dads" on page 18 and answer Analyzing Literature #1-10 on page 23

Metric Measurement

1. Complete Metric Mass and Volume Lab (in class)
2. Complete Measuring Length in meters Lab (in class)
3. Read and complete metric packet by Friday
4. Organize Science Notebook
5. Explore Scale of the Universe website
     Scale of the Universe
ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Study for Test (1.1-1.3) on Friday

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 19-20 (odd numbers) #13-33 AND #39
B & C Blocks - pgs. 19-20 (even numbers) #14-42 AND #47
D Block - pgs. 19-20 (even numbers) #14-42 AND #43-47

Metric Measurement

1. Complete Measuring Length in meters Lab today in class
2. Read and complete metric packet by Friday
3. Organize Science Notebook
Copy literary elements #1-10 into your notebook
Quiz Friday

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Independent novel must be chosen by Tuesday.  Begin reading!
ALGEBRA

A BLOCK- 1.2 Practice B
B & C BLOCKS - 1.2 Practice C
D BLOCK - 1.2 Practice C

BRING TWO SIGNED FORMS:    (1) CELL PHONE FORM
                                                             (2) FORM ABOUT NEWSLETTER AND BLOG

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 12-13 #17-46
B & C Blocks - pgs. 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60
D Block - pgs. 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60
Finish reading "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" on page 5

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-32 AND #36
                 pg. 8 #44-47
B & C Blocks - pgs. 6-7 19-39
                          pg. 8 #44-47
D Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-39
                 pg. 8 #44-49