Assessment review due Tuesday after vacation

Science

Mid-Year Review Packet:

Nature of Matter Chapters 1-3  work in Science Notebook due Tuesday 1/2/17

Chemistry Chapters 1-3 work in Science Notebook due Thursday 1/5/17

Density Questions due Tuesday 1/9/17

*Please follow instructions on packet for full homework credit*

Mid-Year Review Reference Packet handed out on 12/20/17, including relevant vocabulary

Students should be reviewing concepts in Reference Packet and making flashcards, or Quizlet, for vocabulary

Students can space out Review Packet work as they wish, keeping due dates in mind

Mid-Year Test is Friday 1/13/17

Algebra

All Blocks - NO HOMEWORK! :)

Science

Mid-Year Review Packet:
Nature of Matter Chapters 1-3  work in Science Notebook due Tuesday 1/2/17
Chemistry Chapters 1-3 work in Science Notebook due Thursday 1/5/17
Density Questions due Tuesday 1/9/17

*Please follow instructions on packet for full homework credit*

Mid-Year Review Reference Packet handed out on 12/20/17, including relevant vocabulary
Students should be reviewing concepts in Reference Packet and making flashcards, or Quizlet, for vocabulary

Students can space out Review Packet work as they wish, keeping due dates in mind

Mid-Year Test is Friday 1/13/17

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs 120-123  #1-4 AND #6A

D Block - 4.3 Practice B #1-30
                (You will need to draw graphs for #13-15)

Mr. Connors announced that no students may stay after school on Thursday Dec. 22nd

Science

Mid-Year Review Packet:
Nature of Matter Chapters 1-3  work in Science Notebook due Tuesday 1/2/17
Chemistry Chapters 1-3 work in Science Notebook due Thursday 1/5/17
Density Questions due Tuesday 1/9/17

*Please follow instructions on packet for full homework credit*

Mid-Year Review Reference Packet handed out on 12/20/17, including relevant vocabulary
Students should be reviewing concepts in Reference Packet and making flashcards, or Quizlet, for vocabulary

Students can space out Review Packet work as they wish, keeping due dates in mind

Mid-Year Test is Friday 1/13/17

Study for vocabulary quiz on ROT chapters 4-6 #11-20
ROT chapter 8 log due Friday

Science

Mid-Year Review Packet:
Nature of Matter Chapters 1-3  work in Science Notebook due Tuesday 1/2/17
Chemistry Chapters 1-3 work in Science Notebook due Thursday 1/5/17
Density Questions due Tuesday 1/9/17

*Please follow instructions on packet for full homework credit*

Mid-Year Review Reference Packet handed out today, including relevant vocabulary

Students can space out Review Packet work as they wish, keeping due dates in mind

Mid-Year Test is Friday 1/13/17

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs 128-130  #1,3,4,5,6,8,9A

D Block - Textbook pgs 214-215  #12-14  AND  #30-55

Algebra

ABC Blocks  (1) Finish Line Book pgs 116-118  #1-4  AND  #6-7
                    (2) Quiz tomorrow (translations, reflections, rotations, dilations)

D Block    (1) 4.2 Practice B #4-9  AND  #16-38
                (2) Quiz tomorrow (translations, reflections, rotations, dilations)

Science

Mid-Year Review Packet:
Nature of Matter Chapters 1-3  work in Science Notebook due Tuesday 1/2/17
Chemistry Chapters 1-3 work in Science Notebook due Thursday 1/5/17
Density Questions due Tuesday 1/9/17

*Please follow instructions on packet for full homework credit*

Students can space out Review Packet work as they wish, keeping due dates in mind

Mid-Year Test is Friday 1/13/17

ROT chapter 7 due Wednesday

Science

Density Study Guide due on Monday 12/19/16
Density Test on Monday 12/19/16

Mid-Term Reports went home today

Algebra

A Block - Finish Line Book pgs 112-114 # 1,2,3,5

B&C Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs 112-114

D Block - Worksheet in class

Science

Top-down web worksheet on 3 Causes of Density
Density Test on Monday 12/19/16
Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog Quizzes due on Friday 12/16/16 for a quiz grade

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet "Reflections of Shapes"

D Block - Test Tomorrow (Geometry Unit)

Complete ROT chapters 1-6 review questions
Study for vocabulary quiz on ROT chapters 4-6 #1-10

Science

No Homework

Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog Quizzes due on Friday 12/16/16 for a quiz grade

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs 104-107

D Block (1) Finish Line Book pgs 124-125
             (2) Angle Measures Worksheet (both sides)

ROT chapter 1-3 summaries due tomorrow

Science

Density Worksheet (2-sided)

Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog Quizzes due 12/16/16

ROT chapter 6 due tomorrow

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class

D Block - FL Book pgs 120-123 #1-5 AND 6A

Science

"What is the Densest Element? " Worksheet
Density Liquid Lab Reports are due on Tuesday 12/13/16

Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog quizzes for a Quiz grade due on 12/16/16

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Test Tomorrow (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

D Block - Finish Line Book pgs 116-118 #1-7

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary
Quiz on Friday

Mid-Year exam on January 10th

Copy ROT chapter 4-6 vocabulary into your notebook
ROT chapter 6 due Wednesday

Complete chapter 4 conflicts (if you didn't finish during class time)

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Study for test Monday (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

D Block - Finish Line Book pgs 116-118  #1-7

Science

Work on Density Liquid Lab Report -- Report due Tuesday 12/13/16;  Extra help available on Monday after school for questions/problems

Long-Term Assignment:  Complete 5 JogNog Quizzes for a Quiz grade

ROT chapter 5 due Monday

Science

Complete Conclusion Statement Guidelines Worksheet

Density Liquid Lab Report due on Tuesday 12/13/16

Long-term Assignment:  Complete 5 JogNog quizzes for a quiz grade - due 12/16/16

Algebra

A Block - 3.7 Practice A #1-5, 7-10, 19-20, 22-24

B&C Blocks - 3.7 Practice A #1-25

D Block - Finish Line Book pgs 112-115

ROT chapter 4 due tomorrow
Study for vocabulary quiz on ROT chapters 1-3 vocabulary (#11-20)

Algebra

A Block - Worksheet ( both sides )   Boston Temp problem / Money problem

B&C Blocks (1) Worksheet ( both sides )   Boston Temp problem / Money problem
                   (2) pg 163 #3-8

D Block - Finish Line Book pgs 108-111 #1-3, 5, 6, 7A

Science

Tower of Density Lab Purpose Statement:  Fill in the two-column notes on right hand side

Student will use this Guided 2-Column Notes Worksheet to help them in writing their Lab Purpose Statement

Long-Term Assignments:  5 JogNog Quizzes due on 12/16/16 for a quiz grade

Tower of Density Lab Report due on Tuesday 12/13/16  [See me after school if extra help is needed]

ROT chapter 3 due tomorrow
ROT chapter 4 due Friday

Science

Complete 3 Frayer blocks in science notebook on following words:  Mass, Volume, Density
4 Sections include definition, example, drawing and word in a sentence

Bring in liquid for Tower of Density (if not done already)

Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog quizzes completed by 12/16/16 for a quiz grade

Algebra

A Block - Worksheet #1,2,4,6 (Word Problems - Equations With Variables on Both Sides)

B&C Blocks - Worksheet #1-7 (Word Problems - Equations With Variables on Both Sides)

D Block - Finish Line Book pgs 104-107

Science

Worksheet:  Density Practice Problems (2-sided)
Bring in your liquid for Tower of Density Lab  (1/3 of disposable plastic water bottle)

Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog review quizzes due Friday 12/16/16

Algebra

A Block  (1) 3.4 Practice A #10-18 AND #22-23 (SHOW STEPS)
              (2) Quiz tomorrow (no word problems on quiz)

B&C Blocks  (1) 3.4 Practice A #10-24 (SHOW STEPS)
                    (2) Quiz tomorrow (no word problems on quiz)

D Block - Worksheet (both sides) -- 4.1 Interdisciplinary Application & Punchline

ROT chapter 2 due tomorrow

Science

Overview of Density Worksheet (2-sided)- Even numbers

Bring in liquids in labelled disposable plastic water bottle for Tower of Density Lab- due Monday 12/5/16

Long-Term Assignment:  5 JogNog Quizzes, due 12/16/16

Algebra

A Block - pgs 157-158 #19,23,24,25,29,31

B&C Blocks - p. 157  - odds # 21-39

D Block - 4.1 Practice B (Do in math notebook)

Study for quiz on prepositions
ROT chapter 2 due Tuesday

ROT chapter 1 due Friday
ROT chapter 1-3 vocabulary (#1-10) quiz Friday

Science

Overview of Density Worksheet (2-sided)-  Do odd numbers

Archimedes and the Golden Crown Open Response-  Due Friday 12/2/16   [Graded as a Quiz]
Density Quiz on Friday 12/2/16

Social Studies

Homework:
Section Review page 436;1-7
Number 6 is in journal and two paragraphs.
Quiz on Friday

Algebra

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 - Worksheet in class

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class

D Block  (1)  Review Sheet (both sides)
              (2) Test Tomorrow (3.4-3.7)

Science

Density Worksheet (2-sided):  Show work, can use calculator
Finish "Density: Sink or Float for Solids" Lab

Rework Archimedes & the Golden Crown Open Response for a Quiz Grade- due Friday
Density Quiz on Friday 12/2/16

Functions of nouns exercises
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry chapter 1 due Friday (including chapter questions)

Copy Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry vocabulary chapters 1-3 (#1-20) into your notebook
Preposition exercises 1&2

Science

2 Worksheets:

• Archimedes and the Golden Crown Worksheet
• BrainPop Density Worksheet-- Do calculations without a calculator; can check answers with a calculator

Use the following formulas:
D=m/V
V=m/D
m=DV

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Test Tomorrow (3.1-3.3)
  --- See school gmail account for some Review I shared ---

D Block - 3.7 Practice B #1-6
                        AND  odds #7-27
                        AND #28, 29, 30, 31

Algebra

ABC Blocks -
       Monday Nov 28th - We will review 3.1-3.3
       Tuesday Nov 29th - TEST on 3.1-3.3

D Block -
       Monday Nov 28th - Section 3.7
       Tuesday Nov 29th - Review
       Wed Nov 30th - TEST on 3.4-3.7

                HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Science

Happy Thanksgiving-- No Homework!

Happy Thanksgiving!

No homework!

Research topics from class:

The Great Depression
Sharecropping
Social, political, and economic conditions which affected African Americans in the South in the 1930s

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet:  3.3 Reteaching With Practice (both sides)
                            (SOLVE ON NOTEBOOK PAPER)

D Block (1) Worksheet - both sides (2 problems)
             (2) p. 171 #53-58

Science

Finish "Evidence Analysis Report" from today's lab

Read Handout 13-4 "What is Displacement"
In Science Notebook, take 2-column notes and answer Check and Apply sections

Chemistry Test scores are posted in Aspen, including any extra credit points; students with a final score of <70% should be accessing after school help with me

Complete note taking on background information for the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Science

Finish "What is Density" Lab

For an extra credit quiz grade, finish the following JogNog Quizzes (100% = 100% completion)

• Atoms and Molecules; Atoms and Molecules-TERMS
• Physical & Chemical Changes; Physical & Chemical Changes- TERMS
• Mixtures & Pure Substances; Mixtures & Pure Substances- TERMS
• Conservation of Mass; Conservation of Mass-TERMS

Study for test on verbs
Use review exercises to help you study

Science

Read Handout 13-2 "How is Density Measured?"
In Science Notebook, do 2-column notes and answer Check and Apply questions in your notebook

Science

Read Handout 13-1 "What is Density?"
In Science Notebook, do 2-column notes and answer Check and Apply questions in your notebook

Review for tomorrow's test on Twelve Angry Men

Science

(Optional) Finish JogNog Quizzes- (Most should have been done in class):

• Atoms and Molecules; Atoms and Molecules-TERMS
• Physical & Chemical Changes; Physical & Chemical Changes- TERMS
• Mixtures & Pure Substances; Mixtures & Pure Substances- TERMS

**Chemistry Test on Wednesday November 16- No retakes due to extra credit offered**

Topics included on Chemistry Test include:

• Atomic Model
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Mixtures and Pure Substances
• Chemical Reactions
• Ionic Bonding 
• Covalent Bonding
• Acids/Bases/pH
• Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Grammar exercises 11&12
Complete Twelve Angry Men review questions (test Thursday)

Science

Complete 2 Classification of Matter Worksheets (3 sides), as Review for Chemistry Test

Study for Chemistry Test

**Chemistry Test on Wednesday November 16**

Topics included on Chemistry Test include:

• Atomic Model
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Mixtures and Pure Substances
• Chemical Reactions
• Ionic Bonding 
• Covalent Bonding
• Acids/Bases/pH
• Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Copy vocabulary lesson 3 into your notebook

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Begin 3.3 next week

D Block (1) 3.4 Practice B #7-29 (show steps)
             (2) Quiz Monday (3.4)

Science

Do Chapter 1 Assessment, pages 32-33 in Chemistry textbook, in your Science notebook (this is review for the Chemistry Test next week)

**Chemistry Test will be on Wednesday November 16.**

Grammar exercises 7&8
Book analysis final copy due Monday.  Submit to www.turnitin.com by 7:15 AM

Social Studies

Homework:
Vocabulary

Book analysis rough draft due Wednesday.  Bring hard copy to class.

Algebra

A Block (1) 3.2 Practice C #4-20  AND  #20, 25, 27
             (2) Quiz Wednesday (3.1-3.2)

B&C Blocks (1) 3.2 Practice C #4-23  AND  25, 26, 27
                    (2) Quiz Wednesday (3.1-3.2)

D Block - p. 157  ODDS  #21-39

             Bring signed Report Cards!

Science

In Chemistry, read pages 42-45
In Notebook do 2-column notes about reading

Top down web for book analysis due Monday!!!!!!

Algebra

A Block - p 142   EVENS  #24-48
                [COPY THE PROBLEMS & SHOW STEPS]

B&C Blocks - p. 142 #24-48
                 [COPY THE PROBLEMS & SHOW STEPS]

D Block - p. 157  EVENS #12-20 ... AND...#26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38
                 [COPY THE PROBLEMS & SHOW STEPS]

Science

**Eating Elements and Compounds Lab Report due on Monday 11/7/16**
Lab Report should include Title Page, Sheet with Answers to Lab Questions, 5 lunch charts and 2 bar graphs (Total Elements and Total Compounds)
Lab Report counts as a Long-Term Project/Test grade

Finish reading independent novel and bring novel to class

Science

Thursday daily lunch chart due Friday 11/4/16
In Chemistry, read pages 36-41
In Science Notebook, 2-column notes on reading, including physical/chemical changes, chemical equations, conservation of mass, and balancing chemical equations

**Eating Elements and Compounds Project due on Monday 11/7/16**

Algebra

A Block - 3.1 Practice C #1-11   AND   #19, 20, 25, 27, 28

B&C Blocks - 3.1 Practice C  -  ODDS #1-25  AND  #27, 28, 29

D Block - Worksheet in class

Create flash cards for Twelve Angry Men vocabulary
Study for quiz on all 20 terms

Social Studies

Homework:
12-2 Section Review

Science

Wednesday daily lunch chart due Thursday 11/3/16

**Eating Elements and Compounds Project due on Monday 11/7/16**

Algebra

A Block - p. 135 - EVENS #22-44 (copy problems & show steps for credit)

B&C Blocks - p. 135 #21-44 (copy problems & show steps for credit)

D Block - Test Tomorrow (3.1-3.3)

Grammar exercises 5&6
Independent novel must be read by Monday!

Science

Acid/Base Venn Diagram Worksheet due Wednesday 11/2/16
Tuesday daily lunch chart for Eating Elements and Compounds Project due Wednesday 11/2/16

**Eating Elements and Compounds Project due 11/7/16**

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet (in class only)

D Block (1) 3.3 Practice C #16-30
             (2) Linear Word Problems #1-8

Grammar exercises 3&4

Copy Twelve Angry Men vocabulary #1-20 into your notebook (quiz Friday on all 20 terms)
Independent novel must be completed by next Monday

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Test Tomorrow (2.5-2.7)

D Block (1) p. 148 #17-39 ... Copy each problem ... Show some steps (for credit)
             (2) Quiz Tomorrow (3.1-3.2)

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary
Journals are due Tuesday
Quiz on Friday

Science

Eating Elements and Compounds Long Term Project due 11/7/16
Completed Monday daily lunch chart due on Tuesday 11/1/16

Algebra

A Block - 2.7 Practice C - EVENS #2-28    AND    #36-37

B&C Blocks - 2.7 Practice C # 1 - 29   AND  #36-37

D Block - 3.2 Practice C

THIS HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED ON MONDAY

Social Studies

Journals are due on Tuesday ( two paragraphs each)
page 378 number 6
page 386 number 7
page 394 number 7
page 415 number 7

Continue reading independent novel (must be read by November 7th)

Science

In your textbook Chemistry, read pages 78-85
In notebook, take two-column notes on at least the following:
acids (properties and uses), bases (properties and uses), pH, indicators, neutralization

**Long-Term Project, Eating Elements and Compounds, assigned today.  Students should be doing a daily log of what they ate for lunch, starting 10/31/16.  Final Lab Report (including daily log sheets and total graphs) due on Monday 11/7/16.  Daily log sheets will count as homework next week**

Algebra

A Block - 2.7 Practice C -- EVENS #2-28   AND   #36-37

B&C Blocks - 2.7 Practice C #1-29  AND  #36-37

D Block - 3.2 Practice C

Continue reading independent novel

Science

Finish Lewis Dot Diagram Lab
Study for Chemistry Quiz (Thursday 10/27/16)
Chemistry Quiz on Vocabulary and Examples of the following:

Pure Substances vs. Mixtures

Solutions/Solubility/etc.

Ionic Bonding 

Covalent Bonding 

Physical Properties/Changes

Chemical Properties/Changes

Algebra

A Block - pgs 111-112 #16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 (COPY THE PROBLEMS)

B&C Blocks - pgs 111-112 #16-56 (COPY THE PROBLEMS)

D Block - p. 142 #24-48 (COPY THE PROBLEMS)

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 2
Study for quiz on lessons 1&2

Science

Finish Electron Levels, Electrons and Ionic Bonding Lab
Complete Ionic Bonding Worksheet
Quiz on Thursday 10/27/16

Algebra

A Block (1) Worksheet Distributive Property #1-18
             (2) Quiz Tomorrow

B&C Blocks (1) Worksheet Distributive Property #1-20
                   (2) Quiz Tomorrow

D Block - 3.1 Practice C

Study for tomorrow's literature test
Bring independent novel to class!

Science

Finish Energy Levels, Electrons and Covalent Bonding Lab
Quiz on Thursday 10/27/16

Algebra

A Block - Worksheet "Distributive Property" #1-12, #23-31, #37-40

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Distributive Property" #1-46

D Block - Worksheet in class

Copy vocabulary lesson 2 into your notebook
Complete literature review questions

Science

From Chapter 4 (parts of an atom, periodic table, how atoms bond) on Google Classroom, read pages 354-361
In notebook, do 2-column notes on covalent bonding and ionic bonding, giving definitions, requirements, and examples

Algebra

ABC Blocks - pgs 103-104 - ODDS #27-59
                            *Copy the problem
                            *Show work
                            *I will check for double signs

D Block - Test Monday (2.4-2.7)

BRING SIGNED PARENT PREFERENCE FORM TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER

Read "The Dinner Party" page 869
Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 872

Science

Complete Substances vs. Mixtures Worksheet
In Chemistry textbook Read pages 62-69
Define solution, solvent, solute and precipitate in your Science Notebook

**Please note, Chemistry books are being sent home today.  Please keep Chemistry and The Nature of Matter textbooks at home**

Create flashcards for vocabulary lesson 1 & study for quiz!!

Algebra

ABC Blocks - p. 103  EVENS  #26-48
                     p. 104  EVENS  #50-60
                              **Copy the problem
                              **Show the work
                            *** I will check for double signs

D Block (1) Worksheet "Word Problems 2.6-2.7"
              (2) Test Monday (2.4 - 2.7)

*EVERYONE: BRING PARENT CONFERENCE
PREFERENCE FORM TO HOMEROOM TEACHER

Science

Complete "Elements, Compounds, or Mixtures?" Worksheets (2 pages, each double-sided)

Social Studies

Homework:
Watch debate(if possible)

Algebra

A Block - 2.5 Practice B #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 - Worksheet "Multiplying and Dividing Integer Word Problems"
                (Test Friday:  2.4-2.7)

Complete analyzing literature page 865 #1-10

Science

Read pages 25-29 in The Nature of Matter
Complete foldable (4 sheets) for Physical/Chemical Properties/Changes and glue into your notebook.
See Google Classroom for visual of foldable in your notebook.

**Grades for the Matter Test are posted on Aspen.  For those who got <70% on the Matter Test, retakes are available after school until the afternoon of Wednesday 10/19/16.  Retake grades and original grades will be averaged to get a final score.**

Review for test on nouns
Complete analyzing literature page 842 #1-10

Science

In The Nature of Matter, read pages 78-87
Complete 2-sided worksheet
**Grades for the Matter Test are posted on Aspen.  For those who got <70% on the Matter Test, retakes are available after school until the afternoon of Wednesday 10/19/16.  Retake grades and original grades will be averaged to get a final score.**

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class

D Block (1) Distributive Property Worksheet #1-46
              (2) Quiz Tuesday (NO DOUBLE SIGNS)

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Vocabulary Worksheets 95 and 96

Quiz: Friday
Foldables:Wednesday

If you did not complete grammar review exercises in class complete it tonight

Copy vocabulary lesson 1 into your notebook

Science

Read pages 72-76 in The Nature of Matter
In notebook, using 2-column notes as shown in class, define physical and chemical properties and list types of properties with their meanings
(ex.  solubility- the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent)

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Test Monday (2.1-2.3)

D Block - p. 103  EVENS #26-48
               p. 104  EVENS #50-60
                    **Copy the problem
                    **Show the work
                    **I will check:  NO "DOUBLE" SIGNS!

October/November independent reading book title due Monday

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:

• Two essential questions on immigration (Blooms)
• Maps due on Monday
• Foldables due Wednesday

Algebra

A Block - Worksheet "Tackle" #1-6  AND  #9-20

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Tackle" #1-30

D Block (1) 2.5 Practice C
            (2) "Take Home" Quiz

Science

Study for Matter Test [including phase change homework, vocabulary in notebooks, reading, and matter notes on Google Classroom]
Matter Test on Friday 10/14/16

Study for vocabulary quiz on #41-55
BOOK ANALYSIS DUE TOMORROW!  Bring hard copy to class, and submit to www.turnitin.com by 7:00 A.M.

Algebra

A Block - p. 82 #16-23  AND  #32-44

B&C Blocks - pgs. 82-83 [EVENS] #16-72

D Block - p. 96 #1-49 (copy problems 16-41)

Science

Read Handout pages 150-153
In Notebook use 2-column notes to define phase changes and give 2 examples
Finish Melting Lab
Matter Test on Friday 10/14/16

Complete analyzing literature for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" on pg 829 #1-10

Social Studies

Homework:
Election Foldables - Clinton/Trump Biography, due tomorrow (bullet only, must be typed and colorful)
Foldable Projects are due next Wednesday

Science

JogNog Quizzes (2):
Heat Energy and Particle Motion (Terms)
Heat Energy and Particle Motion
Finish Freezing Lab

Copy literary elements #41-55 into your notebook
Book analysis final copy due Friday

Science

Finish phase change worksheets (3) from class, due Tuesday 10/11/16

Social Studies Class

Homework:
Watch Presidential Debate (as much as possible).

Rough draft due Tuesday, please print a hard copy and bring top down web

Science

3 JogNog Quizzes (all levels please) due 10/7/16:
The Periodic Table; The Periodic Table (Terms); Heat Energy and Movement
Element Project due tomorrow

Algebra

A Block - 2.2 Practice A #10-19  AND #31-34   (Quiz Friday on 2.2)

B&C Blocks  - 2.2 Practice C #1-34  (Quiz Friday on 2.2)

D Block - Test Tomorrow (2.1-2.3)

Science

Reading p.144-149 (Handout from class)
In Notebook define the following (due Thursday 10/6/16):
Melting, Melting point, Condensation, Sublimation, Evaporation, Heat, Temperature and the Rule of Conduction
Element Project due Friday 10/7/16

Social Studies

Study for test.
Review: crossword puzzle, study guide, graphic organizers, vocab and reading notes

Finish reading independent novel and bring novel and notes to class

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
1. Study for test (Thursday)
2. Watch some of the debate (if you can)

Science

Periodic Table Worksheet due Wednesday 10/5/16
Periodic Table Quiz on Wednesday 10/5/16 (very similar to the homeworks we have been doing)
Element Project due on Friday 10/7/16

8C Algebra

A Block - pgs 75-76 #12-28  AND  #43-50 (copy the problems)
  [You do not have to use a number line]

B&C Blocks - pgs 75-76  -EVENS-  #12-50 (copy the problems)
  [You do not have to use a number line]

D Block - Worksheet "Tackle . . ."
  (TEST THURSDAY 2.1-2.3)

Copy literary elements #31-40 into your notebook (quiz Friday on #20-40)

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Study for Thursday's test.

8C Algebra

ABC Blocks - "Properties of Real Numbers" Worksheet

D Block - pgs 82-83 #16-72 (all problems)

Science

Which Atom is Which? Worksheet due Monday 10/3/16
Element Project (Flipbook and Element Hand Drawing) due Friday 10/7/16 (Link on Google Classroom to Interactive Periodic Table of Elements for reference)

Continue reading independent novel

8C Algebra

A Block - 2.1 Practice B #1-3 AND #10-27

B&C Blocks - 2.1 Practice B #1-27

D Block - 2.2 Practice C

Review for tomorrow's literature test!
Bring #2 pencil and independent novel to class

Science

Elements and Their Symbols Worksheet (use the periodic table) due Friday 9/30/16
Finish Periodic Table Labs (2 Worksheets) if not already done due Friday 9/30/16
Quiz on States of Matter/Atomic Model on Friday 9/30/16

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Finish Section Review page 394;1-6
Study for quiz
Test next Thursday

8C Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet (in class only)

D Block - pgs 75-76 EVENS #12-50  (COPY EACH PROBLEM)
                          -- (You do NOT have to use a number line) --

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework: 
The Issues: Trump/ Clinton
1. Education
2.Gun Control

Quiz Friday

Science

Structure of an Atom Crossword Puzzle due 9/29/16
Quiz on States of Matter and the Atomic Model on Friday 9/30/16
Makeup for any student getting <70% on Metric Measurement Quiz 9/27/16 after school and 9/29/16 before school (7:00 am) or after school.

8C

ABC Blocks - Test tomorrow (1.4-1.7 & Fractions/Decimals)

D Block - Quiz tomorrow (Properties)

CHANGE OF HOMEWORK
Complete literature review (test moved to Friday)
Study for vocabulary quiz on #21-30 (tomorrow)

Review for tomorrow's literature test!
Bring #2 pencil and independent novel to class

Science

Read Handout pages 350-353
In your notebook, draw and label all parts of an atom
Answer the following questions:  What is atomic mass?  What is an atomic number?
Finish the lab Protons, Neutrons and Electrons

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies

Homework:Vocabulary
Quiz Friday

8C Algebra

A Block - Cumulative Review Worksheet #1-4, #7-8, 11-14, #17-18, #21-25, #28-29, #32-39

B&C Blocks - Cumulative Review Worksheet (both sides)

D Block - 2.1 Practice C

Copy literary elements #21-30 into your notebook

8C Algebra

A Block - 1.7 Practice A #1-19

B&C Blocks - 1.7 Practice A #1-21

D Block - Worksheet in class

Science

States of Matter Worksheet due Tuesday 9/27/16

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:Monday, September 26th
Finish vocabulary
Watch Presidential Debate (as much as possible)
Quiz: Friday

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Research and take notes:
Clinton,Trump- Economy and National Security

Study for grammar test!
Continue reading independent novel (bring to class Monday)

8C Algebra

A Block (1) 1.6 Prac B #1-15   (draw graphs for #9, 12, 15)
             (2) Quiz Monday (1.4-1.5 & Fractions/Decimals)

B&C Blocks (1) 1.6 Practice B #1-15    (draw graphs for #9, 12, 15)
                   (2) Quiz Monday (1.4-1.5 & Fractions/Decimals)

D Block - Test Monday (1.4-1.7 & Fractions/Decimals)

Science

Finish Molecules in Motion (food coloring) Lab

8C Algebra

A Block (1) pgs 35-36  -ODD NUMBERS- #13-45
             (2) Quiz tomorrow (1.4-1.5 & Fractions/Decimals)  POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY

B&C Blocks (1) pgs 35-36 #13-45
                   (2) Quiz tomorrow (1.4-1.5 & Fractions/Decimals)   POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY

D Block - Test tomorrow (1.4-1.7 & Fractions/Decimals)   POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY

Create flash cards for literary elements #11-20
Study for quiz on #1-20
Complete classwork if not done

Science

Finish "Molecules Matter" Lab due 9/22/16

Read "Mother and Daughter" on page 61
Complete analyzing literature pg 68 #1-10 in your notebook.  Answer in complete sentences

8C Algebra

A Block - pgs 27-28  - ODD NUMBERS -  #15-49

B&C Blocks - pgs 27-28  -ODD NUMBERS- #15-24    AND
                                         -ODD NUMBERS- #39-55
                       pg 30 #79, 80, 81

D Block - 1.7 Practice C

Finish reading "The Medicine Bag" and two column notes

Science

Read Chapter 1 Handout (5 pages)
List 3 big ideas from the reading
Define chemistry and Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter in your Science Notebook

8C 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 (graph #9, 12, 15)

Vocabulary sheet 62-63

8C Algebra

A Block - Side 1 of "Review Sheet Practice"
B&C Blocks - Side 2 of "Review Sheet Practice"
D Block (1) pgs 35-36 #13-45
              (2) Quiz tomorrow (1.4-1.5 & Fractions/Decimals)

8C Algebra

A Block - p. 783 ODD NUMBERS 1-15  AND  ODD NUMBERS 33-47 (copy problems)
B&C Blocks - p. 783 - EVEN NUMBERS 2-64 (copy the problems)
D Block - p. 28 #65-68  AND  pgs 29-30 #77-100

Science

4 JogNog quizzes due Monday 9/19
Measurement Review Worksheet (2-sided) due Monday 9/19
Study for Metric Measurement Quiz on Monday 9/19

Read "Golden Glass" on page 50
Complete analyzing literature on page 56 #1-10

Create flashcards for literary elements #1-10
Study for vocabulary quiz

Science

Quiz on Metric Unit on Monday 9/19
4 JogNog quizzes due on Monday 9/19
Length Lab H.W. due on Friday 9/16

8C Algebra

All Blocks - Worksheet in class

TURN IN SIGNED GREEN NEWSLETTER TO HOMEROOM TEACHER

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

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary
Quiz: Friday

8C Algebra

All Blocks - Test Thursday (1.1-1.3) -- STUDY FOR TEST!

Independent novel title due tomorrow (just title and author due)
Vocabulary quiz Friday on literary elements #1-10

8C Algebra

A BLOCK - pgs 19-20 odd numbers #13-33 AND #39            (Test Thursday)
B&C BLOCKS - pgs 19-20 even numbers #14-42 AND #47  (Test Thursday)
D BLOCK - pgs 19-21 even numbers #14-42 AND #47, 48, 49, 50, 51    (Test Thursday)

Science 8C

Science

Complete Using the Balance Worksheet

8C Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary, both sides
Hero Essay: Due Wednesday

8C Algebra

A Block - 1.2 Practice B #1-29
B&C Blocks - 1.2 Practice C #1-31
D Block - 1.2 Practice C #1-31

Science

Finish Scavenger Hunt classwork due Monday 9/12
Complete Length Worksheet due Monday 9/12
Finish Scientific Summer due Monday 9/12

8C Social Studies

Students should be working on their Hero Essays. Essays are due Wednesday, September 14th.

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs 12-13 #17-46  [copy the problems] (use calculator)
B&C Blocks - pgs 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60
D Block - pgs 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-32 AND #36  (Copy the problems)
                pg. 8 #45-47

B&C Blocks - pgs 6-7 #19-39 (Copy the problems)
                       pg 8 #44-47

D Block - pgs 6-7 #19-39 (Copy the problems)
                pg 8 #44-47

SCIENCE

Have parents review, sign and return 2 Physical Science Forms by Friday 9/9/16
Complete and return Getting to Know You Worksheet by Thursday 9/8/16
Complete Scientific Summer Sheet and return to school by Monday 9/12/16

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Finish Math Autobiography

Review summer reading! Test and open response will be given tomorrow.

If you haven not done so yet, bring back literature book and Fahrenheit 451 book!

ALGEBRA

BRING TEXTBOOK TO TURN IN

Bring literature book to class

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Enjoy Final Fling!!!

Complete reflection on happiness and leisure (responding in paragraph form)

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 508 EVENS #54-68
B & C Blocks - p. 508 #54-68
D Block - p. 551 #13-22

BRING TEXTBOOK TO TURN IN

Forces and Motion

1. Complete and submit all worksheets by tomorrow

2. Complete Simple Physics app; 5 pts for each star completed in class 

3. Bring in Textbooks:

     - Matter

     - Chemistry

     - Motion, Forces and Energy
4.  Optional Physical Science Final Exam - Monday

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs 507-508  -  EVENS #24-46

B&C Blocks - pgs 507-508 #23-47

D Block - Worksheet in class

BRING TEXTBOOKS TO TURN IN

Complete grammar review exercises (grammar test Friday)

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class

D Block - Study for test tomorrow (9.5 - 9.6)

Forces and Motion

1. Complete Parachute testing and worksheet

2. Begin Simple Physics app; 5 pts for each star completed in class

3. Bring in Textbooks:

     - Matter

     - Chemistry

     - Motion, Forces and Energy

Complete Fahrenheit 451 review questions #18-34 (if not completed in class)
Study for tomorrow's test on Fahrenheit 451 (parts 1, 2, and 3)

Only complete #1-17 of review (COMPLETE ANSWERS TO ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTIONS)

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Study for test tomorrow (9.2 & 12.2)

D Block - 9.6 Practice B #15-20

Complete Fahrenheit 451 review questions (test Wednesday)

Fahrenheit 451 author's style review worksheet

ALGEBRA

A Block - 12.2 Practice A #1-23

B&C Blocks - 12.2 Practice B #1-23 and #30-32

D Block *p. 537 #77 and #81-83
              *9.5 Practice B #25, 26, 28
   

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 - p. 544 #1-20

Fahrenheit 451 part 3 study guide questions (test pushed back until Tuesday or Wednesday)

ALGEBRA

A Block - 9.2 Practice A #9-20
B&C Blocks - 9.2 Practice B #1-32
D Block - p. 536 #29-37

Fahrenheit 451 crossword puzzle
Complete yesterday's classwork

Complete classwork (character chart and Beatty analysis on back)
Fahrenheit 451 crossword puzzle

Newton's Laws of Motion Quiz

     1.  "Ace"  quiz

     2. When finished, attach the following to the quiz:

        Summary of "at rest..." and "in motion"
        PhET - Forces Motion html5 worksheets
        Free-Body Diagrams worksheet
        Crash! (or alternative) lunar lander worksheet
              

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 - 9.5 Practice B #1-18 AND #21-22

  ***CANOBIE LAKE MONEY ($31) DUE TUESDAY

Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 147-158

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Begin Radicals Tomorrow
D Block - Chapter 9 Cumulative Practice

YEARBOOK - $23 DUE TOMORROW
CANOBIE LAKE - $31 BY TUESDAY

Forces and Motion 

1) Read pp 36 - 54 in Motion, Forces and Energy

2) Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages    41, 48, 54
3) Complete Crash worksheet!
4) Complete PhET Force and Motion Basics worksheet 
5) Complete Newton's First Law of Motion worksheet
6) Complete Free-Body Diagram worksheet
7) Quiz on Newton's Laws -  Friday, May 27, 2016

Due Friday: 1.  Summary of "at rest..." and "in motion"
                     2.  PhET - Forces Motion html5 worksheets
                     3.  Free-Body Diagrams worksheet
                     4.  Crash (lunar lander) worksheet
                     5.  Study for quiz on Newton's Laws of Motion

Study for vocabulary quiz on Fahrenheit 451 chart 3
Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 130-147 due tomorrow

ALGEBRA

A Block - 10.6 Practice B #1-6 (ON NOTEBOOK PAPER)
B&C Blocks - 10.6 Practice B #1-12 (ON NOTEBOOK PAPER)
D Block - Worksheet in class

**Yearbook money due Friday ($23)
**Canobie Lake money due Tuesday 5-31 ($31)
    Remember there is no school Monday 5-30.
    (Trip to Canobie is Wednesday June 1st)

Forces and Motion 

1) Read pp 36 - 54 in Motion, Forces and Energy

2) Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages    41, 48, 54
3) Complete Crash worksheet!
4) Complete PhET Force and Motion Basics worksheet 
5) Complete Newton's First Law of Motion worksheet
6) Complete Free-Body Diagram worksheet
7) Quiz on Newton's Laws -  Friday, May 26, 2016

Due Friday: 1.  Summary of "at rest..." and "in motion"
                     2.  PhET - Forces Motion html5 worksheets
                     3.  Free-Body Diagrams worksheet
                     4.  Crash (lunar lander) worksheet
                     5.  Study for quiz on Newton's Laws of Motion

Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 119-130 due tomorrow
Please bring Canobie Lake signed permission slip and money to homeroom!!
Yearbook money due by Friday!!!

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class

D Block - Study for test tomorrow (9.1, 9.3, 9.4)

[The roots of a quadratic equation are also the        x-intercepts of the graph of the parabola]
-------------------------------------------
**Yearbook money due Friday ($23)
**Canobie Lake money due Tuesday 5-31 ($31)
    Remember there is no school Monday 5-30.
    (Trip to Canobie is Wednesday June 1st)

Forces and Motion

1) Read pp 36 - 54 in Motion, Forces and Energy

2) Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages    41, 48, 54
3) Complete Crash worksheet!
4) Complete PhET Force and Motion Basics worksheet 
5) Complete Newton's First Law of Motion worksheet
6) Complete Free-Body Diagram worksheet
7) Quiz on Newton's Laws -  Friday, May 26, 2016

Complete Fahrenheit 451 vocabulary chart 3
Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 107-119 due tomorrow
Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 119-130 due Thursday

Forces and Motion

1) Read pp 36 - 54 in Motion, Forces and Energy

2) Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages    41, 48, 54
3) Complete PhET Force and Motion Basics worksheet 
4) Complete Newton's First Law of Motion worksheet
5) Complete Free-Body Diagram worksheet
6) Quiz on Newton's Laws -  Friday, May 26, 2016

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Study for test tomorrow (10.1, 10.2, 10.5)
                        (see Review shared via Google Drive)

D Block -*9.4 Prac A/9.4 Prac B COMBO
                *Test Wednesday (9.1, 9.3, 9.4)
               

Review for tomorrow's test on Fahrenheit 451 part two

Newton's Laws of Motion

1. Read pp 36 - 54 in Motion, Forces and Energy

2. Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages    41, 48, 54
3. Complete PhET Force and Motion Basics worksheet (sections 1-4)
4. Quiz on Newton's Laws -  Friday, May 26, 2016

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Complete HW Packet #1-7

D Block - p. 529 #21-31

Fahrenheit 451 crossword puzzles (parts one and two)

ALGEBRA

A Block - Complete the emailed worksheet on notebook paper (#1-15)
                        (Factoring Quadratic Trinomials)

B&C Blocks - Complete the emailed worksheet on notebook paper (#1-20)
                        (Factoring Quadratic Trinomials)

D Block - 9.3 Practice C #12-20 AND #24, 25, 26

Newton's Laws of Motion

1. Read pp 36 - 54 in Motion, Forces and Energy

2. Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages    41, 48, 54

Reading log pages 89-106 due tomorrow
Study for vocabulary quiz on Fahrenheit 451 list 2 (all 20 terms)

ALGEBRA

A Block - Worksheet "Baker's Dozen" #1-9
B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Baker's Dozen" #1-24
D Block - 9.3 Practice B #16-27

Reading log middle page 76-89 due tomorrow

ALGEBRA

A Block - 10.5 Practice A #3-15 only (on notebook paper)
B&C Blocks - 10.5 Practice A/B Combo (all problems -- on notebook paper)
D Block - 9.3 Practice A #1-21

Review for test tomorrow on Fahrenheit 451 part one

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 587 #21-25 AND #30-32
B&C Blocks - p. 587 #18-26 AND #46-47
D Block - pgs. 508-509 #54-68 AND #87, 95, 96

Reading log pages 50-65 due Monday
BRING SIGNED MIDTERM BACK TO HOMEROOM!!!

ALGEBRA

A Block - 10.2 Practice B #1-7 AND #19-27
                 Quiz Monday - 10.2
B&C Blocks - 10.2 Practice B #1-30 AND #41
                 Quiz Monday - 10.2
D Block - pgs. 507-508 #23-53

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - Worksheet (both sides) - Multiplying Binomials
D Block - Worksheet in class

Study for vocabulary quiz #1-10 Fahrenheit 451 list 1
Fahrenheit 451 log pages 29-49 due tomorrow

ALGEBRA

A Block - 10.2 Practice A #12-15, #18-23, and #30
B&C Blocks - 10.2 Practice A #1-31       area of triangle = (base x height) / 2
D Block - Test Tomorrow (9.2 & 12.2)

Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 16-28 due tomorrow
Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 29-49 due Friday

Book vs. movie analysis due tomorrow.  Please attach top down web and hand written rough draft!
Upload to www.turnitin.com by 7:15 AM
Fahrenheit 451 pg 1-15 log due tomorrow
Fahrenheit 451 pg 16-28 due Thursday

ALGEBRA

ABC Blocks - p. 580 - EVENS #32-46

D Block - p. 719 #18-32 AND #40, 41, 43
                 (Test Thursday)

ALGEBRA

A Block (1) 10.1 Practice B - EVENS #10-26 (horizontal format)
              (2) Quiz tomorrow

 B&C Blocks (1) 10.1 Practice C #10-31 (horizontal format)
                      (2) Quiz tomorrow

D Block - 9.2 Practice C #1-31

Complete Fahrenheit 451 vocabulary list 1
Fahrenheit 451 reading log pgs 1-15 due Wednesday

ALGEBRA

A Block - 10.1 Practice A #19-26 (ON NOTEBOOK PAPER)
B&C Blocks - 10.2 Practice B #10-27 (ON NOTEBOOK PAPER)
D Block - pgs. 514-515 EVENS #10-52

Book vs. movie analysis rough draft including top down web due Monday

Study for test on The Diary of Anne Frank.  Use your review questions!
Analysis book vs. movie rough draft due Monday.  Final copy due Wednesday

Complete top down web
The Diary of Anne Frank test Friday!

ALGEBRA

All Blocks  *Study for Math PARCC
                   *Bring a BOOK and PENCIL
                   *Bring hand held calculator if you prefer one

ALGEBRA

All Blocks * Study for Math PARCC
                  * Bring a BOOK and a PENCIL
                  *** Bring a hand held calculator IF YOU PREFER ONE for PARCC. (There will be a
                         calculator online for the PARCC calculator questions.)

Begin to review for test on The Diary of Anne Frank

Physical Science - Due Friday:

Individual Lab Report for Science Project:
     -2 pages ( 6 paragraphs), typed;  include a separate data table and graph 

MCAS Review:
     -complete life science packet
     -complete life science JogNog quizzes

Due Friday:

Science Project:
     -2 page ( 6 paragraph), typed lab report from each team member based on team results

MCAS Review:
     -complete life science packet
     -complete life science JogNog quizzes

ALGEBRA

All Blocks * Study for Math PARCC!!!!!
                  * Bring a book to read after PARCC
                  * Bring pencils

Science Research Project

Due Today:  Lab Report Outline

                     Data Analysis

                     Preliminary Graph

       

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - FL Book (1) pgs 173-174 #31-39
                                   (2) pgs 175-176 #40-47

Finish reading scenes 4&5
Complete analyzing literature pg 772 #1-10
INDEPENDENT NOVEL MUST BE READ AND MOVIE VIEWED BY TUESDAY!!!

Social Studies:
Quiz on Friday

Study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 15
Finish reading scene 2 and complete analyzing literature pg 761 #1-6

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - FL Book (1) pgs 167-168 #1-11
                                  (2) pgs 170-172 #20-25  AND  #27-30    (FORMULAS on p. 144)
                 

None

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs. 44-46
                                        AND pgs. 48-51

Bring independent novel to read after PARCC

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Section Review page 626;1-7
Number 7 should be written in journal and two paragraphs.

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Worksheet "Angles Formed by Parallel Lines"

Bring independent novel to read after PARCC

Science Research Project

1.  Complete all testing tomorrow or Thursday Due Tomorrow (Class is only 20 minutes on Thursday)

2.  Group Lab Report Outline due this Friday (April 29th)

3.  Individual, typed Lab Reports due next Friday (May 6th)

4.  MCAS Review all next week, May 2nd - May 6th (booklets and JogNog)

5.  Group Poster Preparation, May 9th and 10th

6.  Open House, May 11

7.  Science MCAS, May 18th and 19th

No homework tonight

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Study for ELA PARCC

(Bring ear buds if you have not already brought them)

Copy vocabulary lesson 15 into your notebook (quiz Friday)
Bring independent novel to read after PARCC
IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY BROUGHT EAR BUDS TO HOMEROOM, YOU NEED TO DO SO TOMORROW!!!!!!!!

Have a great vacation!

Research Project Information Sheet 

Due Tomorrow

-  Names and Responsibilities

-  Research Question

-  Equipment and Materials Needed

-  Procedures

-  Data Table Format

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Practice on parcc.pearson.com site (Equation Editor and Practice Tests)

                BRING EARBUDS TO HOMEROOM

Finish reading Act I scene 3
Complete analyzing literature #1-6 in complete sentences pg 728
BRING EAR BUDS TO HOMEROOM!!!

Study for vocabulary quiz on The Diary of Anne Frank
Complete analyzing literature #1-6 pg 710

ALGEBRA

ALL BLOCKS - Finish Line Book:  (1)  READ/STUDY p. 8
                                                                  WORK p. 9 #1-7
                                                                     AND p. 11 #14-15
                                                           (2)  READ/STUDY p. 12
                                                                  WORK p. 13 #1-7

                      BRING EAR BUDS TO HOMEROOM NOW - FOR PARCC                                    

Grammar exercises 7&8
Bring ear buds to homeroom

ALGEBRA

A Block      (1) Worksheet "Multiply & Divide with Scientific Notation" #1,3,4,5,11,12
                   (2) Finish Line Book - READ p. 20
                                                        WORK p. 18 #10-11
                                                           AND p. 22 #7-8
                   (3) Quiz tomorrow (Scientific Notation)

BCD Blocks  (1) Worksheet "Multiply & Divide with Scientific Notation" #1-12
                   (2) Finish Line Book - READ p. 20
                                                        WORK p. 18 #10-11  
                                                           AND p. 22 #7-8
                   (3) Quiz tomorrow (Scientific Notation)

BRING SIGNED REPORT CARDS & FINAL FLING FORMS IN IMMEDIATELY
   

ALGEBRA

A Block (1) Worksheet - Scientific Notation #1-10 AND #17-22
               (2) Finish Line Book - Read/Study p. 16
                                                    Work pgs. 17-18 #1-9

BC&D Blocks (1) Worksheet - Scientific Notation #1-32
                         (2) Finish Line Book - Read/Study p. 16
                                                              Work pgs. 17-18 #1-9

BRING SIGNED REPORT CARD AND SIGNED FINAL FLING FORM TO HOMEROOM

Bring  signed report card back to homeroom!!!

Copy The Diary of Anne Frank vocabulary into your notebook
Grammar exercises 5&6

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A Block - Finish Line Book pgs 144-146 #1-3 and 8 (use calculator)
B&C Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs 140-142 #1-7
                                                     pgs 144-146 #1-3 and 8 (use calculator)
D Block - Finish Line Book pgs 140-142 #1-7
                                             pgs 144-146 #1-3 and 8 (use calculator)

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A Block - 12.5 Practice A #1-4, 10-12, 16-17, 22-23 (use calculator)
B&C Blocks - 12.5 Practice A #1-5, 10-12, 16-19, 22-23 (use calculator)
D Block - 12.5 Practice C #1-9, 13-16, 22-24 PLUS WORD PROBLEMS ON THE BACK

Grammar exercise 2

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All Blocks           (1) Diversity Project Due Tomorrow:
                             Research a great math topic from around the world, such as:

• Pythagorean Theorem
• Negative Numbers
• Fibonacci Sequence
• The number “zero”
• Calculus
• Golden Ratio
• Pi
• Euclidian Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Algebra

or other math topics.

These all involve people from various countries around the world.  

Write an essay (typed or handwritten) about who invented it, what country the person was from, when, where, and why the math topic is important.  Explain what the topic is about and what it means.  The essay must be one page. This counts as two homework grades.

                   (2) Bring Finish Line Books to class EVERY DAY

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ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class
D Block - Begin PARCC Review

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ABC Blocks - Study for test tomorrow (7.1-7.5)
D Block - Take Home Quiz

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A Block - p. 430 #18-23
B&C Blocks - p. 430 #18-28
D Block - 10.6 Practice B #13-20

Complete diversity synopsis paragraphs, print, and bring to class

Study for vocabulary quiz on lessons 12&13
Bring in images to represent character for diversity project

ALGEBRA

A Block - 7.5 Practice A #1-9
B&C Blocks - 7.5 Practice A #1-15
D Block - 10.6 Practice B #1-12

Gas Pressure

1. Complete PhET Gas Properties .

2. Collect weather data (www.weather.gov)

3. Complete Earth Science MCAS Review Packet

4. Pressure Quiz on Friday

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A Block - pgs 421-422 #19-21  AND  #31-33
B&C Blocks - pgs. 421-422 #23-25,   #28-33,   #37-39   AND #46
D Block - 10.3 Practice C #1-33 plus word problem

Grammar exercises 5&6 on infinitives
Bring in poster for diversity project
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR PINK TOMORROW!!!!

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A Block - 7.4 Practice B #7-12
B&C Blocks - 7.4 Practice B #7-15 AND #21
D Block - p. 593 #15-42

Complete PARCC practice essay including top down web
Copy vocabulary lesson13 into your notebook (quiz Friday on lessons 12&13)

Air Pressure

1. Complete Water Bottle and Straw Lab

2. Set up Water Barometer Lab

3. Collect weather data (www.weather.gov)

4. Complete Earth Science MCAS Review Packet

5. Pressure Quiz on Friday

ALGEBRA

A Block - 7.4 Practice A #1-6 (choose method only)
                       AND #10-15 (use elimination method)
B&C Blocks - 7.4 Practice A #7-15 AND #19-20
D Block - Worksheet in class

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Section Review page 558;1-7
Numer 5 in journal 2 paragraphs

Grammar exercises 3&4
Study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 12

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs 414-415 #8, 10, 18, 25, 27, 31
B&C Blocks - p. 415 #31-38
                        p. 417 #10
D Block * 10.5 Practice C #13-27
              * Test Monday (10.1, 10.2, 10.5)

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A Block - 7.3 Practice A #4-10
B&C Blocks - 7.3 Practice A #1-15 AND #22-24
D Block - Worksheet "Baker's Dozen"

Air Pressure

1. Begin Collecting Meteorological Data

2. Draw models of Syringe of Air under different conditions

3. Complete Earth Science MCAS Review

4. Final Test/Quiz on Matter (all topics)

    

1. Metric Units and Prefixes
2. Mass, Volume, and Density
3. Particles: Atoms and Molecules
4. Atoms: Protons. Electrons, Neutrons
5. Solids, Liquids, Gases
6. Elements, Compounds, Mixtures and Solutions
7. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
8. Physical and Chemical Changes
9. Thermal Energy, Temperature and Heat
10. Pressure in Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Worksheet 332 and 333
Quiz: Thursday

Grammar exercises 1 & 2

Earth and Space Science MCAS Review

 - Complete Packet by next Monday

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Vocabulary
Quiz:Thursday

Copy vocabulary lesson 12 into your notebook
Independent novel notes due tomorrow!  Please bring your novel to class

ALGEBRA

A Block - 7.2 Practice B #10,11,16,17,19
B&C Blocks - 7.2 Practice B #10-17 AND #22
D Block - p. 607 #12-26
                p. 609 #78-86

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A Block - 7.2 Practice A #16-21
B&C Blocks - 7.2 Practice A #16-22
D Block - Worksheet "Footwork"

Air and Water Pressure

Due today in folder:

     1. Electricity Questions (2 Pages)

       2. Electrolysis and Synthesis of Water

       3. Footprint Lab

       4. PhET "Under Pressure" - Level I

       5. PhET "Under Pressure" - Level II

Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz on lessons 10 & 11
Complete final debate reflection

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Finish Section Review page 552; 1-7(number 7 is two paragraphs in journal)
Quiz 15-4 tomorrow

Pressure in Fluids

1. Read pp 54 - 61 in Nature of Matter 

2. Complete questions 1 - 6 on pg 61 (NOM)

3. Complete Phet "Under Pressure" simulation - Level I

4. Complete Phet "Under Pressure" simulation - Level II

5. Be brave; Complete Phet "Under Pressure" simulation - AP Physics
6. Bring MCAS Earth/Space Science Packet to Class Tomorrow

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A Block - 7.2 Practice A #10-13
B&C Blocks - 7.2 Practice A #1-6 AND #10-15
D Block - 10.2 Practice B #1-39 AND #41
           

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Students should be reviewing their vocabulary and researching the meaning of a Contested and Brokered Convention.

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A Block - 7.1 Practice A #4-12
B&C Blocks - 7.1 Practice A #1-15
D Block - p. 587 #18-47

Debate reflection
Continue reading independent novel and taking notes

ALGEBRA

A BLOCK - p. 402 #20-23 AND #25 (graph paper)
B&C BLOCKS - p. 402 #20-28 (graph paper)
D BLOCK (1) 10.1 Practice C #10-33 (either format)
                   (2) Quiz tomorrow

Copy vocabulary lesson 11 into your notebook
Complete debate reflection in paragraph form

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A Block - Worksheet "Review 5.1-5.3"   #1-7   AND   9-11   AND   14-15
B&C Blocks - "Review 5.1-5.3" #1-15
D Block - 10.1 Practice B #1-29

Thermal Energy and Electromagnetic Waves

Assignments Due Today:

1. Radiation Absorption by Color (data, summary, graph)

2. Phet wave investigation worksheet (1 page)

3. Electromagnetic Waves questions (2 pages)

4. Water / Sand radiation data

5. Endothermic / Exothermic data and graph

Assignment Due Monday:

1. Nobel Prize Scientist - Notes and Letter of Recommendation

ALGEBRA

A Block - 5.4 Practice A #1-8
                 5.7 Practice A&B Combo #1-6 AND #1-6
B&C Blocks - 5.4 Practice A #1-8 AND #11-12
                        5.7 Practice A&B Combo #1-6 AND #1-6
D Block - Worksheet in class

Practice/prepare your debate speech

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A Block - 5.3 Practice A #7,8,9,10,12,15
B&C Blocks - Worksheet 7.17
D Block - Study for test on Friday (7.1-7.5)

Thermal Energy and Electromagnetic Waves

Assignments Due Tomorrow:

1. Radiation Absorption by Color (data, summary, graph)

2. Phet wave investigation worksheet (1 page)

3. Electromagnetic Waves questions (2 pages)
     Electromagnetic waves questions

4. Water / Sand radiation data

5. Endothermic / Exothermic data and graph

Assignment Due Monday:

1. Nobel Prize Scientist - Notes and Letter of Recommendation

Study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 10

Color and Wave length

1. Read "What Wavelength Goes with a Color

    WAVE LENGTH / COLOR GENERATOR

2. Complete Radiation by Color experiment

3. Complete Wave Investigation (PhET simulation) and worksheet

4. Complete reading 66 - 79 in Waves, Sound and Light

5. Complete "Electromagnetic Waves" questions

6. Complete Water/Sand experiment

7. Complete Endothermic/Exothermic experiment
     ALL OF THE ABOVE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAY

8. Continue working on Nobel Prize notes and letter
      DUE EITHER FRIDAY OR MONDAY

9. Final quiz on energy/thermal energy/waves next week

Using your top down web write one paragraph (either pro or con)

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A Block - p. 282 #12-17
                          -  SHOW WORK -

B&C Blocks - 5.3 Practice A - ODDS #1-15
                         - SHOW WORK -

D Block - p. 430 #18-30
                        - SHOW WORK -

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A Block (1) pgs. 276-277 EVENS #12-22   AND   #28, 30, 31
              (2) 5.2 Practice A #1-3  AND  #13-18

B&C Blocks  (1) pgs. 276-277 #12-25 AND #28, 30, 31
                       (5.2) Practice A #1-6 AND #10-18

D Block  (1) p. 422 #40-48
                (2) Worksheet 8.1

Radiation - Electromagnetic Waves

1. Complete Wave Investigation (PhET simulation)

2. Complete reading 66 - 79 in Waves, Sound and Light

3. Complete "Electromagnetic Waves" questions

4. Complete Water/Sand experiment

5. Complete Endothermic/Exothermic experiment

6. Continue working on Nobel Prize notes and letter

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ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class
D Block - 7.4 Practice B #7-21 AND #23
                       (SHOW SOME WORK TO GET FULL CREDIT)

Copy vocabulary lesson 10 into your notebook
Complete in class handout for your debate group

Social Studies

Homework:
Bring in small pictures of the candidates for Monday. They will be used on our foldables.

Continue reading independent novel and taking notes as you read
BRING SIGNED MIDTERM BACK TO HOMEROOM!!!!

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ABC Blocks - Study for test Monday (4.5, 4.6, 4.8)
D Block - 7.4 Practice A #1-20

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A Block - Graphing Worksheet (both sides)
B&C Block - Function Notation Worksheet (both sides)
D Block - 7.3 Practice B #10-18 AND #24-25

Study for vocabulary quiz (debate terms)

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ABC BLOCKS - Functions Worksheet (both sides)

D BLOCK *p. 415 #31-42 (USE ELIMINATION METHOD)
                  *p. 417 #10 (USE ANY METHOD YOU CHOOSE FOR THIS ONE)
                  *7.3 Practice A #25-26 (USE ELIMINATION METHOD)

List 5 points you will make in your constructive speech and 5 points you anticipate your opponents will make

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Students should be researching candidates to get ready for their Town Hall meeting.

ALGEBRA

A Block - Worksheet (Both Sides):
                      Slope-Intercept Form #1,2,3,7,8,9,10
                      More Practice . . . #1,2,3,4

B&C Blocks - Worksheet (Both Sides) - all problems both sides

D Block - 7.3 Practice A #1-13

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A Block - 4.6 Practice B #7-12

B&C Blocks - 4.6 Practice B #7-30 (graph #7-18)

D Block - p. 408 #17-28 AND p. 409 #43 & 45

Find 3-5 useful websites to use for debate project.  Please list the websites you find useful!

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A Block *4.6 Practice A #1-6 AND #10-21
               *Quiz tomorrow

B&C Blocks *4.6 Practice A #1-21 AND #26-31
                      *Quiz tomorrow

D Block *7.2 Practice B #15-20 AND #22-23
               *Quiz tomorrow

Study for quiz on vocabulary lesson 9
Sonnet due tomorrow (typed and printed)

Thermal Energy and Chemical Reactions

1. Complete Glow-stick lab and questions

Prepare for tomorrow's quiz on Chapter 6 - Thermal Energy

1. Complete Practice Assessment 
2. Complete problem packet
3. Read paper on specific heat
4. Complete specific heat summary for heat experiment
5. Review all labs
6. Be you have readpp 158 - 173 in Motion, Forces and Energy
7.  Complete packet worksheets
8.   Review Questions

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A Block - p. 244 - ODD NUMBERS #23-39 (graph paper)
B & C Blocks - p. 244 - ODD NUMBERS #23-45 (graph paper)
D Block - 7.2 Practice A #1-15

Love sonnet due Friday

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A Block - Slope Worksheet:  Side 1 #1-6
                                                 Side 2 #1-6

B&C Blocks - 4.5 Practice A #10-20
                        4.5 Practice B #10-12 AND #23-24

D Block - 7.1 Practice C #4-15 (graph paper for #10-15)

Complete brainstorming lists
Sonnet due Thursday!

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Vocabulary
Quiz: Friday on 15-3

ALGEBRA

A Block - 4.5 Practice A #1-9
                 4.5 Practice B #1,4,5,8
B&C Blocks - 4.5 Practice A #1-9
                        4.5 Practice B #1-9
D Block - p. 402 #20-27

Thermal Energy

1. Complete problem packet
2. Read paper on specific heat
3. Complete specific heat summary for heat experiment
4.  Be sure to read pp 158 - 173 in Motion, Forces and Energy
5.  Complete packet worksheets
6.  Complete questions 1 - 5 on pages 161, 167, and 173
7.  Quiz next Thursday