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A,B,C,D Blocks - BRING MID-YEAR STUDY PACKET TO CLASS

Assessment review packet due the day we get back from vacation.

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A,B,C,D Blocks - Pythagorean Theorem (10 problems)

Continue to work on your assessment review.

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A Block - Side 1:  #13-26
                 Side 2: Math and History Application

B,C,D Blocks - Worksheet                              
                              Side 1: Selected Pythagorean Theorem problems
                              Side 2: Math and History Application

Create flashcards for vocabulary lesson 7 and study for quiz.

DENSITY REVIEW

     1.  JogNog Density Review Quiz
          (extra credit if done alone)
     2.  Complete Density Lab Stations
           (included in test grade)

     3.  Density Test Review

• Reading Handouts and Notes
• Labs
• Worksheets

     4.  Density Test on Tomorrow

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A Block - 12.5 Practice A #1-12, #16-18, #22-23
B & C Blocks - 12.5 Practice A #1-12 and #16-23
D Block - 12.5 Practice A #1-12 and #16-23

Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-4 Section Review WS#66
2)  Study for 12-4 Quiz tomorrow!
Note: You should be studying 15-20 minutes
          extra each night for your mid-year assessment test!

Book analysis due tomorrow morning before homeroom.  Upload your paper to turnitin.com by 7:00 AM

DENSITY

     1.  Density Lab Stations

     2.  Density Review

• Reading Handouts and Notes
• Labs
• Worksheets

     3.  Density Test on Wednesday

Please bring signed midterm report back to homeroom!

Copy vocabulary lesson 7 into your notebook.  Quiz Thursday on only lesson 7!

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A,B,C,D Blocks - Worksheet

Complete book analysis rough draft.

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A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)
D Block - Test Monday (4.1 - 4.3)

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A Block - 3.7 Practice B #1,#4,#7-15,#22,#28,#30   (Test Monday)
B & C Blocks - 3.7 Practice B # 1-18, #22, #25    (Test Monday)
D Block - Review Sheet (both sides)    (Test Monday)

Thursday, December 12, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-3 Section Review
      Worksheet #58
2)  Study for 12-3 Quiz Tomorrow!

Study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 6.
Bring novel to class tomorrow.  Novel must be completely read!

Review for tomorrow's test on Twelve Angry Men.

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A Block - 3.7 Practice A #1-10, 19-20, 22-25
B & C Blocks - 3.7 Practice A #1-25
D Block ** p. 222 #44-55 (Find x&y intercepts AND graph the equation)
              ** Quiz Tomorrow (4.1-4.3)

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A,B,C Blocks - 3.5 Practice B #1-6
D Block - p. 221 #17-34 in Math Notebook
                            #35-40 on graph paper

Grammar exercise 3

DENSITY OF MATERIALS

 1. Complete Density of solid worksheet and graph

 2. Complete all (7) JogNog quizzes

Monday, December 9, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-2 Section Review WS #50
2)  Study for 12-2 Quiz Tomorrow!

Copy vocabulary lesson 6 into your notebook.  Quiz Friday on just lesson 6.
Novel needs to be completed by Friday!

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A Block - (1) Worksheet (both sides)
                 (2) p. 163 #6-7
B & C Blocks - (1) Worksheet (both sides)
                          (2) p. 163 # 3-8
D Block - pgs. 214-215 #12-20, 30-35, 52-55

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A,B,C Blocks - 3.4 Worksheet (Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides)
                          Quiz Monday
D Block - 4.2 Practice B #22-38
                        (#22-33 on graph paper; #34-38 in math notebook)

Grammar exercises 6&7.
Study for Monday's quiz on prepositions!

Friday, December 6, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-2 Guided Reading WS#44
2) Note:  12-2 Quiz on Tuesday, 12/10

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A Block - 3.4 Practice A #10-18 AND #22-23 (SHOW STEPS)
B & C Blocks - 3.4 Practice A #10-24 (SHOW STEPS)
D Block - 4.2 Practice A #1-39 (Do #25-36 on graph paper)

Density and Magnetism

     1. Complete the Recycling Factory problem for Friday

     2. Write a proposal letter, including diagrams, describing your plan

          

Create flash cards for Twelve Angry Men vocabulary (20 terms), and study for quiz on Friday!
Continue to read independent novel.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Social Studies
1) 12-2 Vocabulary WS #42 (#1-9 only!)
2) 12-2 Reading Strategy WS #45

Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Section Review WS #41
2)  Complete 12-1 PowerPoint Notes
3)  Study for 12-1 Quiz Tomorrow!

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A Block - pgs. 157-158 #19,23,24,25,29,31,36
B & C Blocks - p. 157 - odds #21-39
D Block - Worksheet (both sides)

Grammar exercises 10&11

DENSITY - SINKING AND FLOATING
     1. Complete PhET Density Activity
     2. Complete Density Calculations
     3. Density Quiz on Friday ( no test corrections)

Grammar exercises 1&2.  Quiz on prepositions next Monday 12/9.

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A Block - p. 157 #12,14,18,20,26,28,30
B & C Blocks - p. 157 EVENS #12-20
                           AND #26,28,30,34,36,38
D Block - 4.1 Practice B (in math ntbk)
           

No homework.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Grammar exercises 9&10.

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A,B,C Blocks - Transformations Worksheet

D Block **Transformations Worksheet
              **Monday Dec 2 Deadline for 2 Jog Nog Quizzes (can be done from computer at home):
                    (1) Linear Equations - Rational Number Coefficients
                    (2) Square and Cube Roots

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A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet
D Block **3.8 Practice B #1-23
               **Monday Dec 2 Deadline to re-do 2 Jog Nog Quizzes

Copy Twelve Angry Men vocabulary into your notebook.  Quiz on all 20 terms next Friday.

Monday, November 25, 2013
Social Studies
1) Sui/Tang Dynasties Chart

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A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (3.1-3.3)
D Block - 3 Jog Nog Assignments

Begin reading your independent novel.

Friday, November 22, 2013
Social Studies
1) complete any research, pictures, maps, etc.
    needed to complete African Kingdom Book Project.
2) Do Not forget your Bibliography!
    (You must follow MLA format!)
3) Due date is next Wednesday when you will e-mail
    you project to me while in school.
    (It cannot be done from home,)

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A Block  ** 3.3 Practice B #7-18, 23-25, 29 (copy problem and show some steps)
               ** Test Monday (3.1-3.3)
B & C Blocks ** 3.3 Practice B #7-30 (copy problem and show some steps)
                       ** Test Monday (3.1-3.3)
D Block - Worksheet

Density of Solids

1. Complete Determining Density Lab except for Liquids, answer questions 1 and 2

2. Complete Density Lab 2

     - measurements and calculations

     - Questions 1 - 5

     - Graph

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 5 and study for quiz!
Novel title due tomorrow.

Thursday, November 21, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Complete researching "Culture"
     for your African Kingdom Project
Note:  Submission is due on Tuesday, November 26th

Study for grammar test tomorrow!
Novel title due Friday.

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A Block - p. 148 #17,19,21,25,27,29,33,39

                Copy problem and show some steps

B & C Blocks - p. 148 - odds #17-39

                Copy problem and show some steps

D Block - Test Tomorrow (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

Finish verb review exercises.

Tuesday, November 19,2013
Social Studies
1)  Research "Job Descriptions" for Kingdom Project
2)  Do not forget to collect pictures and maps for book!

Monday, November 18, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Vocabulary WS #32 (10-16 only!)
2_  Research "Government" for your African kingdom

Copy vocabulary lesson 5 into your notebook.  Quiz Friday on lesson 5 only.

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A,B,C Blocks - p. 142 #24-48 (Copy problem and show steps)
D Block (1) Worksheet (both sides)
               (2) p. 163 #3-8

Chemistry Test, Monday, November 18, 2013

Review the following material:
     1. Chemistry Packet
     2. Lab activities and questions
     3. The Nature of Matter: Chapters 1, 2, and 4
     4. Chemistry: Chapter 1, Chapter 2 - Section 1, Chapter 3 - Sections 1 and 2
     5. Chemistry Review Sheet

Review slideshow Q & A:

What is the electrical charge of each sub-atomic particle?

Protons +
Electrons –
Neutrons 0

How many electrons does carbon have? How many in its outer energy level?

6 and 4

If an atom of sodium loses its outer shell electron, what does it become?

A positive ion

At which energy level do electrons have the least energy?  …the most energy?

Least closest to the nucleus; greatest in the outer shell

One molecule of H2O has what atomic mass?

18 AMU

How many atoms in a molecule of aspartame, C13H16N2O5

36 atoms

What neutral particle is formed when atoms share electrons?

A molecule

How many atoms of oxygen are in a molecule of calcium phosphate,  Ca3(PO4)2?

8 atoms

What types of chemical bonds between atoms can form molecules of a new substance?

Covalent Bonds
Ionic Bonds

What does the subscript represent in a chemical formula?

The number of atoms of a specific element in a compound

What are the characteristics of a mixture?

Each component of a mixture retains its original properties

Is salt and water a mixture or a compound?

A homogeneous mixture

What is a solution of copper and zinc called?

An alloy, brass

In a solution of salt water, which is the solvent and which is the solute?

Water is the solvent and salt is the solute

A solution that contains all the solute it can hold is called what?

Saturated

What is conservation of mass in a chemical reaction?

The mass of the reactants and the products are equal.

Is this chemical equation balanced?
4Na + O2 ð 2Na2O

yes

What are 3 indications of a chemical reaction?

Heat and/or light
formation of gas
change in color

What do all chemical reactions require?

Energy

Does a chemical reaction occur when salt water evaporates?

No, evaporation is a physical change

Dot diagrams are used to represent what?

Outer shell electrons

What is the name given to elements in Group 18?

Noble Gases

If you increase the amount of salt in a saline solution, you have increased its __________?

Concentration

What are common gas-gas
liquid-gas
and
solid-solid
solutions?

Air: gas-gas
 Coke: liquid-gas
Brass: solid-solid

What common compound is held together with a covalent bond?
… an ionic bond?

H20 is covalent
NaCl is ionic

Friday, November 15, 2013
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Vocabulary WS #32 (#9-14 only!)
2)  Research "Economy" for African Kingdom Project

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A Block - Equations Worksheet - EVENS (both sides)
B & C Blocks - Equations Worksheet - ALL (both sides)
D Block - 3.4 Worksheet (both sides)

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A Block - 3.1 Practice C #1-11, 19-20, 27-30
B & C Blocks - 3.1 Practice C #1-30
D Block - 3.4 Practice B #7-29 (show some steps)

Complete ROT review questions.  Use details and examples from the novel to support your answers!

Chemistry Test, Monday, November 18, 2013
Review the following material:
     1. Chemistry Packet
     2. Lab activities and questions
     3. The Nature of Matter: Chapters 1, 2, and 4
     4. Chemistry: Chapter 1, Chapter 2 - Section 1, Chapter 3 - Sections 1 and 2
     5. Chemistry Review Sheet

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Social Studies
1) 12-2 Vocabulary WS #32 (#1-8 only!)
2) Research "Social Classes" for kingdom project

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A Block - p. 135 - EVENS #22-44 (Copy each problem and show steps)
B & C Blocks - p. 135 #21-44 (Copy each problem and show steps)
D Block - p. 157 odds #21-39 (Copy each problem)

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Complete rough draft for...
        a)  Physical Features
        b)  History
     of the African Kingdom you selected.

Complete ROT plot outline.  You may have to use your notebook if you can't fit everything on the worksheet.

ROT chapters 11 & 12 due Wednesday with questions.

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A,B,C Blocks - Complete MCAS 2008 Open Response
D Block - p. 157 EVENS #12-20  AND  #26,28,30,34,36,38

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All Blocks - Worksheet

Research paper due tomorrow with work cited page and hand written rough draft attached.  Upload to www.turnitin.com by 7:00 AM!
Study for vocabulary quiz on lessons 3&4

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A,B,C Blocks - Test Tomorrow (2.5-2.7)
D Block - Test Tomorrow (3.1-3.3)

ROT chapter 10 with questions due tomorrow.

ROT chapter 9 due tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
1) Study for Chapter 13 Test Medieval Africa Tomorrow!

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A Block - pgs. 111-112 #16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52,56
B & C Blocks - pgs. 111-112 EVENS #16-56
D Block - p. 148 # 17-39 (Copy problem and show some steps)

ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS AND MIXTURES
     1. Read pp 25 - 29 in Nature of Matter
     2. Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 29 in NOM
     3. Read pp 64 - 76 in Chemistry
     4. Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages 69 and 76

Rough draft due Monday.
ROT chapter 8 due Monday

Research paper rough draft due Monday.
ROT chapter 8 with questions due Monday.

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A,B,C,D Blocks - No homework!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Take-Home Activity
     Worksheet #99

CHEMICAL FORMULAS
     1. Read pp 36 - 45 in Chemistry
     2. Complete Questions 1 - 5 on page 45
     3. If Element Poster was not turned in, you have until 3:00 PM to complete it after school in Room D-203

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A,B,C Blocks - p. 124 # 33-40
                         p. 798 # 36-43
D Block - 3.2 Practice C

Create flash cards for lesson 3, and study for quiz tomorrow!

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A,B,C Blocks *** "Distributive Property Practice" WS #1-20
                       *** Quiz Tomorrow

D Block - p. 142 #24-48

CHEMICAL FORMULAS
     1. Read pp 36 - 45 in Chemistry
     2. Complete Questions 1 - 5 on page 45
     3. ELEMENT POSTER AND DATA SHEET DUE TOMORROW

ROT chapter 7 & questions due tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-3 Section Review
     Worksheet #97
2)  Study for 13-3 Quiz Tomorrow!

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A Block - Distributive Property WS #1-15 AND #23-28
B&C Blocks - Distributive Property WS - both sides
D Block - 3.1 Practice C

Note and source cards due tomorrow!

Copy vocabulary lesson 3 into your notebook.  Quiz Thursday!
ROT chapter 7 with chapter questions due Wednesday.

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A,B,C Blocks - pgs. 103-104  (odds #27-59)
    **COPY EACH PROBLEM AND SHOW WORK
D Block - p. 135 #21-44
    **COPY EACH PROBLEM AND SHOW STEPS

Review for ROT test on chapters 1-6.  Bring #2 pencil and novel to class.

Friday, October 25, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-3 Reading Strategy
      Worksheet #92

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Social Studies
1)  African Writing Assignment Worksheet

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A,B,C Blocks - p. 103 EVENS #26-48
                         p. 104 EVENS #50-60
   *COPY EACH PROBLEM
   *SHOW THE WORK
   *NO "DOUBLE SIGNS"

D Block - Worksheet

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 2, and study for quiz.

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A Block - 2.5 Practice C #1-7, #13-18, #25-28, #36-37
B & C Blocks - 2.5 Practice C (ODDS #1-33 AND #34, 35, 36, 37)
D Block - Test tomorrow (2.5-2.7)
       

Atomic Structure and Atomic Bonds

     1. Dot Diagram worksheet (in class)
     2. Review pp 30 - 31 in Chemistry

     2. Complete questions 1-15 on pp 32 - 33 in Chemistry

     3. Quiz Friday on Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

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A Block - p. 96 #16-20, 24-26, 30-35, 42-45 [COPY EACH PROBLEM]
B & C Blocks - p. 96 #16-49 [COPY EACH PROBLEM]
D Block - Multiplying & Dividing Positives and Negatives

ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND CHEMICAL BONDS
     1. Read pp 6 - 15 in Chemistry, complete questions 1 - 5 on page 15
     2. Complete Dot Diagram worksheet (page 1 only)
     3. Complete Build an Atom PhET Simulation and worksheet
     4. Read pp 16 - 24 in Chemistry, complete questions 1 - 5 on page 24
     5. Guess the topic of this Friday's Quiz

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #89 (#1 and 2 only!)
2)  Chapter 13 Study Guide
      Worksheet #100
      #2 Be Able - Review #1 and 3

Complete ROT chapters 1-6 review.

Monday, October 21, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-2 Section Review
      Worksheet #88
2)  Study for 13-2 Quiz tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet
D Block - 2.7 Practice C #1-37

Copy vocabulary lesson 2 into your notebook.
Review for test on nouns tomorrow!

The Periodic Table  - Groups and Tables
     1. Read pp 105 - 116 in Nature of Matter
     2. Complete Families of the Periodic Table worksheet

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A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (2.1-2.3)
D Block - pgs. 111-112 #16-56

Complete noun review.
Working bibliography due Monday.

THE PERIODIC TABLE
     1. Read pp 98 - 104 in The Nature of Matter
     2. Answer questions 1 - 5 on page 104
     3. Quiz tomorrow on Atomic Theories and Atomic Structure                                                               (# of protons, electrons and neutrons)

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A,B,C Blocks **"Integers Drill" Worksheet (both sides)
                       **  Test Monday (2.1-2.3)
D Block - p. 124 #33-40
                 p. 798 #36-43

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 1 and study for quiz.

Thursday, October 17, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #79 (9-10 only!)
2)  Timeline Worksheet #84

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #79 (#5-8 only!)

ALGEBRA
A Block - "Tackle These Problems" # 1-20
                 (Copy each problem / show work)
B & C Blocks - "Tackle These Problems" # 1-30
                 (Copy each problem / show work)
D Block - (1) Distributive Property Worksheet (both sides)
                 (2) Quiz tomorrow (NO "double" signs!)

Atomic Structure
     1. Read pp 18 - 23 in Nature of Matter
     2. Read and complete Atomic Structure Packet through page 7
     3. Remember Test Corrections due tomorrow

ROT chapter 6 due tomorrow.

THE ATOM
     1. Reread pp 8 - 17 in The Nature of Matter 
     2. Complete Magic Square worksheet in Atom Packet
     3.  Test Corrections due Wednesday

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A Block - pgs. 82-83 #16-23 AND #32-44
B & C Blocks - pgs. 82-83 EVENS #16-72
D Block ** p. 103 EVENS #24-48
              ** p. 104 EVENS #50-60
                   **Copy each problem
                   **Show the work

Copy vocabulary lesson 1 into your notebook.
ROT chapter 6 with chapter questions is due Thursday.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-2 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #79 (#1-4 only!)

Friday, October 11, 2013
Social Studies
1)  13-1 Section Review
      Worksheet #78
2)  Study for 13-1 Quiz on Tuesday!

Chapter 5 with questions due Tuesday.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Integer Word Problems
D Block - 2.5 Challenge

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A Block - 2.2 Practice A
B & C Blocks - 2.2 Practice C
D Block - 2.5 Practice C

Thursday, October 10, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Worksheet #71 must be completed
2)  13-1 Guided Reading Worksheet #73
3)  Journal Prompt #12 is due by 9:00 p.m. tonight!
     Note: Failure to submit prompt will result in a grade of "zero".

What is matter?
1. Complete "The Lives of the Stars" worksheet
2. Lab report on Physical and Chemical Changes Labs due tomorrow.
     - Follow Lab Report Format
     - 2 - 3 pages typed

Chapter 4 due tomorrow.
Study for quiz on literary elements #41-55.

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A Block - pgs 75-76 #12-28 AND #43-50 [Copy each problem]
B & C Blocks - pgs 75-76 EVENS #12-50 [Copy each problem]
D Block - p. 96 #16-49 [Copy each problem]

Chapter 4 with questions due Friday.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - "Properties" Matching Worksheet ( write on the worksheet)
D Block - article

Review of Matter
     1. Complete Matter Review Sheet and Vocabulary
      2. Matter Test on Wednesday
          - all matter and states of matter labs
          - all reading handouts in Matter and States of Matter Packets
          - pp 40 - 52 in Nature of Matter
          - pp 72 - 87 in Nature of Matter
          - particle models of solids, liquids and gases
     3. Matter and States of Matter Packets will be collected on Wednesday
     4. Lab Report on "Unknown Substances" Due  Friday, October 11, 2013

CONSERVATION OF MASS
     1. Complete Physical/Chemical Change/Conservation of Mass lab including pre-and post-lab model and questions.
 
      2. Matter Test on Wednesday
          - all matter and states of matter labs
          - all reading handouts in Matter and States of Matter Packets
          - pp 40 - 52 in Nature of Matter
          - pp 72 - 87 in Nature of Matter
          - particle models of solids, liquids and gases

      3. Matter Review Tomorrow

     4. Matter and States of Matter Packets will be collected on Wednesday

Copy literary elements #41-55 into your notebook.  Quiz friday.

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 67-68 EVENS #18-48
B & C Blocks - pgs. 67-68 EVENS #18-60
D Block - pgs. 89-90 #7-28

Monday, October 7, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #12
     Rough Draft corrected in yellow book
     due: tomorrow
2)  13-1 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #71 (#2 only!)

Matter Review
1. Test on Matter next Wednesday including:
     - all matter labs
     - four sections of Nature of Matter from previous reading assignments
     - handout documents
     - homework questions
     - class notes

Friday, October 4, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Chapter 13 Geography Description Worksheet
2)  13-1 Vocabulary Worksheet #71 (#1 only!)

Read chapter 2 and complete chapter questions in your notebook.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks -  MCAS Type Question
D Block - Worksheet "Subtraction of Integers"

Study for vocabulary quiz on #21-40.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry chapter 1 and chapter questions due tomorrow.

Thursday, October 3, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Map of Islam
     Worksheet #30
      Due: Tomorrow!!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Hero Essay Revisions
     Due: Tomorrow!
2)  Study for Chapter 11 Test Tomorrow!!

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet (both sides) - Do this in math notebook

                              (from text pgs. 56-57)

D Block - Test tomorrow (2.1-2.3)

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry chapter 1 and chapter questions due Friday

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CHANGES
     1. Read pp 72 - 87 in Nature of Matter
     2. Answer questions 1 - 5 on pages 76 and 87
     3. Complete Physical and Chemical Changes worksheet

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Take-Home Activity WS #29
2)  Revise "Hero Essay" due: Thursday
3)  Study for Chapter 11 Testo n Thursday

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Test tomorrow (1.4-1.7 & Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block - Worksheet "Tackle These Problems"

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks (1) Cumulative Review Worksheet #17-39
                        (2) Test Wednesday (1.4-1.7 & Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block - pgs 82-83 #16-72 (all problems)
                       

Monday, September 30, 2013
Social Studies
1)  11-3 Section Review
      Worksheet #27 (Skip #7)
2)  Study for 1103 Quiz Tomorrow!
3)  Reminder:  Chp. 11 Test on Thursday!!

Phase Changes

1. Read pages 38 - 52 in Nature of  Matter
2. Answer questions 1-5 on pages 44 and 52  (10 questions)
3. Matter Packet will be collected on Monday; if you have labs to complete, they can be done on Monday afternoon between 2:00 and 3:00 PM

Write out 2-3 dialogue conversations you will use in your short story.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - *p. 50 #26,29,30,31
                         *p. 52 #53-58
                         *p. 52 #3 (bottom of page)
D Block - 2.2 Practice C

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - 1.7 Practice A
D Block - pgs. 75-76 #12-50
                   (Copy each problem)
               

Particles in Matter
1. Complete all labs in Matter Packet
2. Read pp 40 - 44 in Nature of Matter textbook
3. Answer questions 1 - 5, page 44 in NOM

Thursday, September 26, 2013
Social Studies
1)  11-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #21 (5-14 only!)

Review for literature test tomorrow, and bring a #2 pencil.
Creative writing--short story outline due tomorrow.

Create flash cards for literature terms #21-30.  Study for quiz tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - 1.6 Practice B
D Block - Quiz Tomorrow

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Social Studies
1)  11-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet # 21 (1-4 only!)

Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Social Studies
1)  11-2 Section Review
     Worksheet #19 (Skip #7)
2)  Study for 11-2 Quiz tomorrow!

Finish all the character sketches.

Particles in Matter
1. Complete States of Matter SImulation
2. Draw Models for particles in a solid, liquid and gas
3. Review pages 9 - 13 in Matter Packet

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks (1) p. 797 #37-39 AND #40-43 [DO NOT MAKE GRAPH]
                     (2) p. 815 #12-14
D Block - pgs. 67-68 EVENS #18-60

Atomic Theories
1. Complete page 7 and 8 of Packet, (Molecular Movement Lab 3)
2. Test Corrections due Wednesday

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 35-36 odds #13-45
B & C Blocks - pgs. 35-36 #13-45
D Block - Worksheet (both sides) [This is pgs. 56-57 in your textbook]

Copy literary elements #21-30 into notebook (quiz Thursday).
Finish literature review.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - (1) p. 30 #79-82 AND #84-100
                       (2) Quiz Monday (1.4 & Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block - Test Monday (1.4-1.7)

Creative writing brain storm due Monday.
Review for grammar test and bring #2 pencil!

Atomic Theories
     1. Draw models of the brass ring and ball before and after the ball was heated.

Create flash cards for literary vocabulary #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 - 1.7 Practice C

Thursday, September, 19, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #2
     Must be posted to my blog by 9 p.m. tonight!
2)  11-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #12 (11-20 only!)

Atomic Theories
     1. Complete matter Lab - Solids
           - answer questions 1 and 2 on packet page 4
           - draw models (questions 3 and 4) on packet page 5
           - read pp 8 - 17 in The Nature of Matter
           - Answer questions 1 - 5 , page 17, in your science notebook

Grammar review exercises

Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #2
     Must be submitted to my blog
     by 9:00 pm on Thursday
2)  11-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #12 (1-11 only!)

Read "Chanclas" pgs 70-72.  Complete analyzing literature on pg 73.

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 783 odds # 1-15 AND
                         odds # 33-47

B & C Blocks - p. 783 EVENS #2-64

D Block - pgs. 35-36 #13-45

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - "The Beginning" Worksheet
D Block * p. 28 #65-68
             * pp. 29-30 #77-100

Monday, September 16, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #2
     Rough draft written in yellow book,
     double spaced and corrected in colored pen.

Copy literary elements vocabulary #11-20 into notebook.
Read "Mother and Daughter" pgs 61-68.

Read "The Medicine Bag" pages 77-86.  Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 87

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (1.1-1.3)
D Block - "The Beginning" Worksheet

The Metric System
1. Measuring liquid volume
1. Quiz on the Metric System on Monday
2. Study for the quiz using your Metric Packet
3. If your science notebook was incomplete, organize it this weekend

Thursday, September 12, 2013
Social Studies
1)  complete 11-1 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #3
2)  Journal Prompt #1
     must be submitted to my blog
     by 9:00 p.m. tonight!

The Metric System
1. Complete all worksheets in Metric Packet through page 14
2. Check your lab sheet calculations to see that your metric conversions are correct and make sense
3. All lab activities and worksheets must be complete by Friday
4. Science Notebook (3-ring binder) check on Friday
5. Metric Review on Friday
6. Quiz on the Metric System on Monday

Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Time-Line Activity
      Worksheet #4
2)  Journal Prompt #1
      submitted to blog
      by Thursday, 9/12

Read "Golden Glass" pgs 50-55.  Complete analyzing literature #1-10.

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Study for Quiz (1.1 & 1.2)
D Block - pgs. 19-20 EVENS #14-42 AND #43,44,45,46,47

The Metric System
1. Carefully read the first 11 pages of the Metric Packet
2. Complete all worksheets through page 12
3. Check your lab sheet calculations to see that your metric conversions are correct
4. All lab activities and worksheets must be complete by Friday
5. Science Notebook (3-ring binder) check on Friday
6. Quiz on the Metric System on Monday

ALGEBRA

A Block ** 1.2 Practice B (all)
             ** Quiz Thursday (1.1-1.2)
B & C Blocks  ** 1.2 Practice C
                      ** Quiz Thursday (1.1-1.2)
D Block ** 1.2 Practice C
             ** Test Friday (1.1-1.3)

Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #1
     Submitted to blog
     by 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 9/12
2)  11-1 Guided Reading
      Worksheet #7

Read "My Two Dads" on page 18.
Complete analyzing literature on page 23 #1-10 in complete sentences.

The Metric System
1. Carefully read the first 6 pages of the Metric Packet
2. Complete all worksheets through page 10
3. Check your lab sheet calculations to see that your metric conversions are correct
4. All lab activities and worksheets must be complete by Friday
5. Science Notebook (3-ring binder) check on Friday
6. Quiz on the Metric System on Monday

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 12-13 #17-46
B,C,D Blocks - pgs. 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60

The Metric System

1. Complete pages 6 - 10 in Metric System Packet
2. Check the metric conversion you did today in class
3. Organize your 3-ring science notebook

Copy common literary elements #1-10 into your notebook

Monday, September 9, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #1
     Rough draft handwritten in brown book,
     double spaced, and corrected in colored pen.

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Finish "Math Autobiography"

Read "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" pgs 4-13.  Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on pg 14.  Answer in complete sentences.

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 8 #44-47 AND #50-68
B,C,D Blocks - pgs. 7-8 #40-47 AND #50-68

Bouncing Ball Experiment, Parts 1, 2 and 3 due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Three text books will be distributed and should remain at home for reading and assignments.

Review for test tomorrow on summer reading

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-32 AND #36
B & C Blocks - pgs. 6-7 #19-39
D Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-39

All Blocks - Cover your algebra book

Setup your science notebook, a three-ring binder with three dividers, by Friday

Cover literature book

ALGEBRA

*Bring pink nurse's card (BOTH SIDES SIGNED) for Homeroom Teacher
*Go to / get familiar with:  8Calgebra.wordpress.com

Fill out pink nurse's card.  Make sure to have a parent's signature!
Summer reading essay due tomorrow!

MATTER

What is Matter?

1. Download, Keep and Read (click PDF file bottom left) the following description of matter:

             Matter and Chemistry

No homework.

ALGEBRA
No Homework!

No homework tonight

Vaudeville tonight.  No homework!

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Bring Textbooks and CD's

D Block - Turn in your take home test as well as textbook and CD

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Social Studies
1) No Homework!  VAUDEVILLE
    Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
    Show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Relativity
1. Complete in class worksheet
2. Complete on-line time traveler worksheet
3. Return text books:
     - The Nature of Matter
     - Chemistry
     - Motion, Forces and Energy

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - TURN IN TEXTBOOKS & CD'S TOMORROW!

Bring a self addressed envelope to class

Bring literature CD to class.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (10.1, 10.2, 10.5)
D Block - Test Monday (9.5 & 9.6)

Friday, June 14, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Read Textbook pages 594-595
     "The Spanish Arrive in America"
2)  16-3 Vocabulary Worksheet #198 (1-6 only!)
3)  Textbook collection on Monday!!

ALGEBRA

All Homework assigned on Wednesday is due Friday

Vocabulary quiz Friday on lessons 20&21.  Study!

ALGEBRA
A Block - Review Questions #5-7
B & C Blocks - Review Questions #1-7
D Block - pgs. 545-546 #24-26 and #31a&b

Bring literature books to class tomorrow!  We will begin a new literature unit now that the oral presentations are finished.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Social Studies
1)  16-2 Guided Reading
      Worksheet #193
2)  Historical Figure Project
     Presentations on Thursday!!

ALGEBRA
A Block - Worksheet "Baker's Dozen" #1-9
B & C Blocks - Worksheet "Baker's Dozen" #1-9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 24
D Block - p. 538 #84 a&b; p. 565 29-31; p. 823 #8

ALGEBRA
A Block - 10.5 Practice A/B Combo (Practice A #3-15 only)
B & C Blocks - 10.5 Practice A/B Combo (all)
D Block - p. 537 #77-83

Copy vocabulary lesson 21 into your notebook.

Monday, June 10, 2013
Social Studies
1) Complete 16-2 Vocabulary
    Worksheet #191 (11-26 only!!)
2) Work on Historical Figure Project
    Presentations on Thursday!!

No homework!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 10.2 Practice B #1-7 AND #19-27
B & C Blocks - 10.2 Practice B #1-30 AND #41
D Block - 9.5 Practice B #1-18

Friday, June 7, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Complete maps "D" and "E"

Forces Quiz - Friday June 7, 2013

Sections in Motion, Forces and Energy

pages 36 - 41: force, balanced/unbalanced, friction, 3 types of friction

pages 43 - 44: gravity, weight, mass

pages 98 - 115: work, machine, mechanical advantage, friction, simple machines

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Complete Map "A"

ALGEBRA
A Block - 10.2 Practice A #12-15, 18-23, 30
B & C Blocks - 10.2 Practice A (all)
D Block - p. 544 #1-20

Study for vocabulary quiz on lessons 19 & 20!

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 20.  Quiz Friday on lessons 19 & 20!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Social Studies
1) 16-1 Section Review
     Worksheet #190
2)  Study for 16-1 Quiz tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 10.1 Practice B - EVENS #10-26
B & C Blocks - 10.1 Practice C #10-31
D Block - p. 569 #59-64 (Use Quadratic Formula)

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Social Studies
1)  People to Meet
     Worksheet #186

Classes of Levers
1. Complete Mechanical Advantage of Levers Lab including questions
2. Read pp 109 - 115 in Motion, Forces and Energy
3. Complete questions 1 - 6 on page 115
4. Quiz on Forces, Friction and Simple Machines

Review for grammar test tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 10.1 Practice A EVENS #10-26
B & C Blocks - 10.1 Practice B #10-27
D Block - Worksheet

WORK AND SIMPLE MACHINE
1. Complete in-class worksheet
2. Read pp 98 - 109
3. Complete questions 1 - 6 on pages 102 and 108
4. Quiz Friday on Friction, Work and Simple Machines

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - "After Test" Worksheet

Don't forget that your grammar review is due tomorrow!  You have had THREE weeks to complete it.

Copy vocabulary lesson 20 into your notebook.  Quiz Friday on lessons 19&20!

Friday, May 31, 2013
Social Studies
1)  complete 16-1 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #181 (#1-23 only!)
2)  complete Map "C"
      Label in black pen only!

Change in homework for Friday May 31st: Continue to work on grammar review that is due Tuesday.  Presentations will begin Tuesday.  You will have Monday to finish.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (9.2 & 12.2 - Radicals)
D Block - Test Monday (9.1, 9.3, 9.4)

Oral book presentations begin Monday.  Practice your oral presentation and make sure you time it.

Thursday, May 30, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Chapter 16 Map Packet
     Complete Map "B"
     label in black ink only!! (no sharpies)

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 19 and study for vocabulary quiz!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 12.2 Practice A #1-23    [Radicals Test Monday]
B & C Blocks - 12.2 Practice B #1-23 AND #30-32    [Radicals Test Monday]
D Block - 9.4 Practice A & B Combo - #1-18 AND #22-25    [Test Monday 9.1-9.4]

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Portfolio (binder) check tomorrow!
2)  Study for Chapter 17 Test tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A Block - p. 719 - EVENS # 18-32 AND # 40,41,43
B & C Blocks - p. 719 # 18-32 AND # 40,41,43
D Block - pgs. 529-530 # 21-31 AND # 51
REVISED D Block - pgs. 529-530 # 21-31 ONLY

Review for literature test tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 514-515 # 11,13,15,17
                                      23,25,27,35
                                      37,38,39,40
B & C Blocks - pgs. 514-515 - Odd Numbers # 11-49
D Block - 9.3 Practice B # 16, 19-22, 26-27

Copy vocabulary lesson 19 into your notebook.

Friday, May 24, 2013
Social Studies
1)  17-4 Section Review
     Worksheet #243
2)  Study for 17-4 quiz on Tuesday.

Independent reading novel needs to be read by Tuesday.
Complete literature review.

ALGEBRA
A Block - 9.2 Practice A -  # 9-13, 17-20, 25-30
B & C Blocks - 9.2 Practice B # 1-32
D Block - 9.3 Practice A # 24-32

                                         

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 514-515 # 10,12,14,16,20,21,
                                     22,24,26,28,
                                     34,36,43,44

B & C Blocks - pgs. 514-515 EVENS # 10-52

D Block - 9.3 Practice A # 1-23

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 18.
Study for quiz on lessons 17 & 18.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #26
     submitted to mu blog
     by 9:00 p.m. on Thursday
2) 17-4 Reading Strategy
     worksheet #240

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet
D Block (1) p. 508 #54-68
             (2) Quiz over Tuesday's lesson of 9.1

Tuesday, May 21,, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #26
      submitted to my blog
      by 9:00 p.m. on Thursday
2)  17-3 PowerPoint Notes due tomorrow!

Complete analyzing literature to "The Tell Tale Heart" page 842 #1-10.  Answer in complete sentences.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Test tomorrow (6.1-6.5)
D Block - pgs 507-508 #23-47

Finish reading "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

ALGEBRA
A, B, C Blocks - Graphing Worksheet (TEST WED. on 6.1-6.5)
D Block - Worksheet

Copy vocabulary lesson 18 into your notebook.  Remember to bring signed midterms back to your homeroom.

Friday, May 17, 2013
Social Studies
1)  17-3 Guided Reading
      worksheet #230

ALGEBRA
A Block - Graphing Linear Inequalities Worksheet # 1,3,4,7,8,11
B & C Blocks - Graphing Linear Inequalities Worksheet # 1-12
D Block - Test Monday (9.2 & 12.2)

Final debate reflection

ALGEBRA
A Block - p. 349 - EVENS # 12-28
B & C Blocks - p. 349 # 12-31
D Block - 12.2 Practice B # 1-23 AND # 30-32

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Social Studies
1) 17-3 Reading Strategy
     worksheet #231
2) Journal Prompt #25
     submitted too my blog
     by 9:00 p.m. tonight!

MOTION
1. Quiz Friday on Newton's Laws of Motion
2. Experiments and worksheets on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Law
3. Chapter 2 in Motion, Forces and Energy, pp 36 - 54
4. Review Study Guide pp 60 - 61
5. Review Assessment pp 62 - 63

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 17 and study for quiz tomorrow!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Social Studies
1)  "A Midsummer Night's Dream" worksheet
2)  Journal Prompt #25
      submitted to my blog by 9 p.m. on Thursday

ALGEBRA
A Block - 6.3 Practice A # 1-16
B & C Blocks - 6.3 Practice A # 1-19, 21, 23-24, 27
D Block - p. 719 # 18-32 AND # 40, 41, 43

Newton's Third Law of Motion
1. Read pp 49 - 54 in Forces Motion and Energy
2. Complete questions 1 - 6 on page 54
3. Quiz Friday

Debate reflection

Social Studies
Mrs. Bova

1.) 17-2 Section Review WS # 226
2.) Study for 17-2 Quiz tomorrow!
3.) Journal Prompt #25 submitted to Blog by 9pm on Thursday

ALGEBRA
A Block  ** 6.2 Practice B & A Combo # 1-11 AND # 19-24
              ** Quiz tomorrow (6.1 & 6.2)
B & C Blocks ** 6.2 Practice B & A Combo
                    ** Quiz tomorrow (6.1 & 6.2)
D Block - 9.2 Practice C  # 1-31

FORCE AND MOTION
1. Write a one page summary of today's experiments with Newton's First Law of Motion
2. Read pp 42 - 48 in Motion, Forces and Energy
3. Complete questions 1 - 6 on page 48
4. Quiz Friday

Debate reflection

ALGEBRA
A Block - 6.1 Practice B (EVENS)
B & C Blocks - 6.1 Practice B (all)
D Block - pgs. 514-515 EVENS # 10-52

FORCES and MOTION
1. Read pp 36 - 41 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Complete questions 1 - 6 on page 41
3. Quiz on Friday

Copy vocabulary lesson 17 into your notebook.

Monday, May 14, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #25
      Rough draft corrected due tomorrow!
2)  17-2 Guided Reading
      worksheet #220

Friday, May 10, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Geography and History
     Worksheet #224

Practice debate speech!  Bring literature books to class.

No homework.  Remember to bring your novel and #2 pencils to homeroom for MCAS tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - Study for Science MCAS

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - Study for Science MCAS

No homework tonight.  MCAS tomorrow. Remember your novel and #2 pencils!

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - No homework

No homework!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Social Studies
1) 17-1 Section Review
     worksheet #216 (skip #7)
2)  Study for 17-1 Quiz tomorrow!!

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - Study for Math MCAS

No homework

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - Study for Math MCAS!
                   Get plenty of rest
                   Eat a good breakfast

Novel is due in class Monday (fiction at least 200 pages)
Bring #2 pencils to homeroom

Friday, May 3, 2013
Social Studies
1)  17-1 Reading Strategy
      Worksheet #213
Note:  MCAS begins on Monday!
Students need to bring three #2 pencils and novel to school every day!!

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - Finish Line Book - pgs. 44-62
                ** Calculators (past due) still need to be brought in

Study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 16
Print any research that you were unable to get on your IPad and bring it to class to share with your debate team

ALGEBRA
All Blocks >> (1) Lose points or bring calculator
                       (2) Finish multiple choice sheets
                       (3) "Take Home" Question

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 16

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Portfolio (binder) check tomorrow!!

Grammar Notes

https://docs.google.com/a/bpsk12.org/presentation/d/14Ps4_N3RsVsfX-s6bZQgxALEaSaJZ0ZvLKEGtvdOTvI/edit#slide=id.p13


https://docs.google.com/a/bpsk12.org/presentation/d/1dfmGOYC3iZwskRVepMDqTK_6lvKlRlJ9mLMtmm0R6Zk/edit#slide=id.p13

https://docs.google.com/a/bpsk12.org/presentation/d/1zwqpo5sM2WWoebpxH-1AFf8HOa8STUVKWgtv9t04jvs/edit#slide=id.p13

Review for grammar test tomorrow  (participles, gerunds, infinitives).

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks ** Finish Line Book pgs. 16-30
                       ** Bring calculator
D Block ** Finish Line Book pgs. 131-150
              ** Bring calculator
 

Motion etc.

1. Complete 4-page worksheet on Motion, Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity and Acceleration. This will be collected on Monday.

2.  If you missed the Heat and Temperature test, the make-up will be held on Monday.  Review pages 158 - 181

Book/movie analysis due Monday!  Graphic organizer and hand written rough draft must be attached.
Upload final copy to www.turnitin.com by 7:00 A.M

Friday, April 26, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Take-Home Activity
      Worksheet #179
2)  Study for Chapter 15 Test on Tuesday!!

Thursday, April 25, 2013
1) Journal Prompt #31
    submitted to my blog by 9:00 p.m. tonight!!
2)  15-5 Section Review worksheet #177
3)  Study for 15-5 Quiz tomorrow!!

ALGEBRA
All Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs. 152-166

Grammar exercises 5&6
Study for vocabulary quiz

Motion

1. Read pp 8 - 18 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages 13 and 18

ALGEBRA
A ,B,C Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs. 145-150
D Block - Finish Line Book pgs. 104-123

Grammar exercises 3&4

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #31
     submitted to my blog by 9 p.m. Thursday
2)  15-5 Guided Reading
      worksheet #171

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #31
      posted to my blog by 9 p.m. on Thursday
2)  Reading Essentials worksheet #173

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs. 121-123, 125-127, 128-130
D Block *** Exponents Review Sheet #1-13 AND #26-45
              *** Test tomorrow (8.1-8.3)

Grammar exercises 1&2

ALGEBRA
A Block = Finish Line Book pgs. 105-107, 109-111, 113-115
B & C Blocks = Finish Line Book pgs. 105-107, 109-111, 113-115, 117-119
D Blok = "Exponents Review" #14-25 AND #46-57

Lab Activities:

1. One-page Summary of your lab experiment during April 8 -12  
   (DUE TOMORROW from each student)
     - Title of Experiment
     - What the questions you were trying to answer?
     - What did you do?
     - What were your findings?
     - What did you learn from the experiment?
     - 1 page, typed, 1 or 1.5 spacing, 12 point font

2. Video of your lab experiment on one of the team's iPads

3. Poster Presentation of Your Experiment
     - Topic, e.g. Mater, Heat and Temperature
     - Title of the Experiment
     - Question to be answered?
     - Hypothesis
     - Data
     - Conclusions
     - Diagrams and Pictures
     - Names of Lab Team Members

Copy debate vocabulary into your notebook

Monday, April 22, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Journal Prompt #31
     Rough Draft due tomorrow!
2)  Shield Project due Tomorrow!
      (both essay and shield itself)

ALGEBRA
ALL BLOCKS:  BRING FINISH LINE BOOKS EVERY DAY UNTIL MCAS!!!

Finish reading your independent reading novel and make sure you've seen the movie by the Monday we return from vacation.

Thursday, April 11, 2013
SIGNED REPORT CARD DUE TOMORROW!!
Social Studies
1)  Shield Construction Due:  April 23rd
2)  Paragraph 3 - Charges
     Rough Draft corrected in black and white composition book
     Due:  Tomorrow
3)  Bring in pictures of your charges if you need to tract them.

Do not forget to bring SIGNED report card back to homeroom TOMORROW!!!

Read the poem "The Anne Frank House: Amsterdam" by Joan LaBombard on pages 686-687.
Complete the analyzing literature on page 688 #1-6 in complete sentences.

ALGEBRA
A Block - Worksheet:  Scientific Notation (side "8")
B & C Blocks - Worksheet:  Scientific Notation (both sides)
D Block - 8.1 Practice B #1-36 AND Prac A #37-38

Create flash cards for poetry vocabulary and study for quiz tomorrow.

ALGEBRA
A Block   **Finish Word Problems #1-5
                 **Quiz tomorrow
B & C Blocks   **Finish Word Problems #1-7
                         **Quiz tomorrow
D Block - p. 453 EVENS #22-54

Color poem due tomorrow.  Remember to follow all directions!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Social Studies
    Shield Project
    1)  Design due Tomorrow!
    2)  Paragraph 1-Ordinary Rough Draft
          ( in black and white composition book)
          due tomorrow!

Monday, April 8, 2013
Social Studies
1)  15-4 Section Review
      Worksheet #168 (Skip #7)
2)  Study for 15-4 Quiz tomorrow!
3)  Shield Project Design due on Wednesday!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 7.4 Practice A #1-6 (just choose method)
                                        #10-15 (use elimination method)
B & C Blocks - 7.4 Practice A #1-15 AND # 19-20
D Block - Worksheet

Copy poetry terms into your notebook.

ALGEBRA
A Block - 7.3 Practice A #4-10
B & C Blocks - 7.3 Practice A #1-14
D Block - Test Monday (10.1, 10.2, 10.5)

Limericks (2) due Monday.  Both should be typed on one sheet with a titles and a design.

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 414-415 #27,31,35,38
B & C Blocks - p. 415 #31-38
D Block - 10.5 Practice A #16-27 AND 10.5 Practice B #16-27

HEAT AND TEMPERATURE

              Test Tomorrow

1. Review pages 158 - 173 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Review questions on pages 161, 167 and 173
3. Review Study Guide on pages 178 - 179
4. Complete Chapter Assessment on pages 180 - 181
5. Complete crossword review
6. Review notes and labs
7. Review Jeopardy questions and answers
8. Chapter Test Review
9. Word Search Review

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 15 and study for quiz on lessons 14 & 15

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Reading Essentials
     Worksheet #163

HEAT AND TEMPERATURE

              Test Friday

1. Review pages 158 - 173 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Review questions on pages 161, 167 and 173
3. Review Study Guide on pages 178 - 179
4. Complete Chapter Assessment on pages 180 - 181
5. Complete crossword review
6. Review notes and labs
7. Review Jeopardy questions and answers

Read "Casey at the Bat" pages 251-254 and complete analyzing literature on page 255 #1-6

ALGEBRA
A Block * 7.2 Practice B #10,11,13,14
              * Quiz tomorrow (7.1 & 7.2)
B & C Blocks * 7.2 Practice B #10-15
                       * Quiz tomorrow (7.1 & 7.2)
D Block - 10.5 Practice A&B Combo

After two days of hard work on the ELA Reading Comprehension MCAS no homework tonight!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 7.2 Practice A #16-18
B & C Blocks - 7.2 Practice A # 16-21
D Block - 10.2 Practice B #1-39

ALGEBRA
A Block - 7.2 Practice A #10-12
B & C Blocks - 7.2 Practice A #10-15
D Block - 10.2 Practice A (all)

HEAT AND TEMPERATURE
1. Read pp 169 - 173 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Complete questions 1 -5 in M, F & E
3. Complete crossword review
4. Quiz tomorrow: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Social Studies
1)  Study for Language Arts MCAS Test on Monday
2)  Bring three #2 Sharpened Pencils with erasers
3)  Bring your novel to school on Monday

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
1) Textbook - Read "New Religious Orders
     Pages 545-546
2) 15-4 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #159 (#1 and 2 only!)

HEAT AND TEMPERATURE

              Test Friday

1. Review pages 158 - 173 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Review questions on pages 161, 167 and 173
3. Review Study Guide on pages 178 - 179
4. Complete Chapter Assessment on pages 180 - 181
5. Complete crossword review
6. Review notes and labs
7. Review Jeopardy questions and answers

Study for vocabulary quiz on lessons 13&14

ALGEBRA
A Block - 7.1 Practice A #4-12
B & C Blocks - 7.1 Practice A #1-15
D Block - 10.1 Practice C #10-33

ALGEBRA
A Block - p. 402 #20-23 AND #25
B & C Blocks - p. 402 #20-23 AND #25-29
D Block - Worksheet

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 14

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Social Studies
1) 15-3 Section Review
     Worksheet #158
2) Study for 15-3 Quiz Tomorrow!

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet
D Block - Test tomorrow (6.1-6.5)

Copy vocabulary lesson 14 into your notebook.  Quiz on lessons 13 & 14 on Thursday.

Monday, March 25, 2013
Social Studies
1)  15-3 Guided Reading
      Worksheet #152
2)  Study for 15-3 Quiz on Wednesday!

Novel for book/movie analysis is due in class on Monday!  Remember the novel must have come before the movie.

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Test Monday (5.1-5.4 & 5.7)
D Block - "Graphing" Worksheet # 1-7
               - Test Tuesday (6.1-6.5)

ALGEBRA
A Block ** 5.7 Practice A & B Combo
              ** Test Monday
B & C Blocks ** 5.7 Practice A & B Combo
                       ** Test Monday
D Block - 6.5 Practice A # 18-29

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 13,  and study for quiz on lesson 13 only!

Thursday, March 22, 2013
Social Studies
1)  15-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #151 (10-15 only!)
2)  Study vocabulary #1-15

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Social Studies
1)  "Magna Carta" worksheet #155

Heat and Temperature
1. Complete Heat Transfer Lab Questions
2. Read pp 162 - 167 in Motion, Forces and Energy
3. Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 167
4. Complete Section 1 and 2 of Heat Worksheet

Oral presentations begin tomorrow.  Make sure you are prepared!

ALGEBRA
A Block - 5.4 Practice A # 1-8
B & C Blocks - 5.4 Practice A # 1-12
D Block - 6.4 Practice A # 1-25

ALGEBRA
A Block - Punchline 7.17 # 1-6
B & C Blocks - Punchline 7.17 # 1-12
D Block - 6.3 Practice A # 1-24 AND # 27

Copy vocabulary lesson 13 into your notebook.  Quiz Friday on lessons 12 & 13.

Monday, March 18, 2013
Social Studies
1) 15-3 Vocabulary
    Worksheet #11 (4-6 only!)
2) "Linking Past & Present"
    Text page 536
    Read and be able to answer question.

Research paper due Monday.  Hand written rough draft must be stapled to the back!
Upload to www.turnitin.com by 7:00 A.M. Monday.
Finish MCAS practice

ALGEBRA
A Block - 5.3 Practice A # 1-12 AND # 19
B & C Blocks - 5.3 Practice A # 1-20
D Block - 6.2 Practice B & A Combo

Thermal Energy

Temperature

Heat

Quiz

ALGEBRA
A Block - 5.2 Practice B- EVENS # 2 - 16 AND # 23-24
B & C Blocks - 5.2 Practice B # 1-18 AND # 23-24
D Block - 6.1 Practice B

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 12.  Study for quiz on lessons 11 & 12

Students who did not complete the rough draft over the past two days in class must finish it tonight.

WORLD HISTORY
Mrs. Bova

1.) 15-2 Vocabulary Worksheet #142 (23-31) only!

Post Journal Prompt #19 in blog by 9pm Thursday
15-2 Quiz on Friday!!!

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 282 #12,14,18,20,26,32,34
B & C Blocks - p. 282 # 12-40

Check all of your sources to make sure you have the correct information: authors, page numbers, websites, article titles.  You need to use five sources in your paper.

WORLD HISTORY
Mrs. Bova

1.) 15-2 Worksheet #144
2.) 15-2 Vocabulary Worksheet #142 (12-22) only!

15-2 Quiz will be on Friday!

Edit creative writing short story.  Print clean copy.  DO NOT STAPLE!

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 276-277 EVENS # 12-28 AND # 34-35
B & C Blocks - pgs. 276-277 # 12-29 AND # 34-35
D Block - Test Wednesday (7.1-7.4)

TEMPERATURE AND THERMAL ENERGY
1. Read pp 158 - 161 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 161
3. Complete Practice Problem on page 160
4. Complete Section 1 of Note-Taking Worksheet
5. Potential and Kinetic Energy Worksheet

Copy vocabulary lesson 12 into your notebook.
Quiz Friday on lesson 11 and 12.

WORLD HISTORY
Mrs. Bova

1.) 15-2 Vocabulary Worksheet #142 (9-11 only)
2.) Journal Prompt #19 rough draft with corrections

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet
D Block ** 7.4 Practice B # 18-20
              ** Finish Word Problems # 1-7
              ** Test Wednesday (7.1-7.4)

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 11.
Study for quiz on lessons 10 & 11.

WORLD HISTORY
Mrs. Bova

1.) Journal Prompt #12 submitted to blog by 9pm tonight!
2.) 15-2 Vocabulary WS # 142 (1-8 only)

ALGEBRA
A,B,C Blocks - TEST FRIDAY (4.5,6,8)   (SNOW DATE: Monday)
D Block - 7.4 Practice B # 1-13 AND # 15-16

WORLD HISTORY
Mrs. Bova

1.) Journal Prompt #12 submitted to blog by 9pm Thursday
2.) 15-1 Section Review WS # 141
3.) Study for 15-1 Quiz Tomorrow!

Create cover for short story (your creative writing).

ALGEBRA
A Block ** 4.6 Combo # 7-12
              ** Test Friday (4.5,6,8)
B & C Blocks ** 4.6 Combo
                       ** Test Friday (4.5,6,8)
D Block - 7.4 Practice A # 1-15 AND # 19

ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS
1. Complete energy transformation worksheet
2. Read pp 131 - 137 in Motion, Forces and Energy
3. Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 137
4. Read pp 139 - 147 in M, F & E
5.  Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 147
6. Review Study Guide on pp 152 - 153
7. Complete Chapter Assessment on pp 154 -155
8. Quiz Friday on Energy forms and transformations

World History
Mrs. Bova

1.) 15-1 Guided Reading WS #133
2.) Journal Prompt #12 submitted to blog by 9pm Thursday

Read through note/source cards.  Make sure you are keeping the research information organized.

ALGEBRA
A Block - Worksheet:  Graph the equations (slope-intercept form)
B,C Blocks - Both sides of worksheet (Function Notation / 4.8 Reteaching)
D Block - 7.3 Practice A # 1-15 AND # 25-26

ALGEBRA
A Block - Worksheet:  Side 1 - all problems (Functions)
                                     Side 2 #5-14

B & C Blocks - Worksheet - all problems both sides (4.8/Functions)

D Block - 415 # 31-36

Finish MCAS practice.
Copy vocabulary lesson 11 into your notebook.  Quiz Friday on lessons 10 & 11.

ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS
1. Complete energy transformation worksheet
2. Read pp 131 - 137 in Motion, Forces and Energy
3. Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 137
4. Read pp 139 - 147 in M, F & E
5.  Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 147
6. Quiz Friday on Energy forms and transformations

ALGEBRA
A Block ** 4.6 Practice A #1-6, #10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25
              ** QUIZ MONDAY (4.6)
B & C Blocks ** 4.6 Practice A #1-25
                        ** QUIZ MONDAY (4.6)
D Block - 7.2 Practice A #16-21

ENERGY
1. Complete PhET Pendulum Lab, graphs and questions
1. Read pp 126 - 130 in Motion, Forces and Energy
2. Complete questions 1 - 5 on page 130
3. On www.jognog.com   Complete earth science quizzes