Monday, September 21, 2015

Science: Complete the front side of the Energy Comparison chart (coal through biomass) if you did not finish during class.  Test corrections (if this to you) due by Thursday, September 24.  If you did not finish Friday's homework, you need to complete the assignment tonight!

Links for Energy Research:

• BBC Bite Size - scroll down; use all 3 
• Virtual Science Fair - click tabs on the left; view the animations
• Conserve Energy Future - click tabs at the top
• University of Manchester - click any type of energy; read the pros/cons

Textbook Resources - green books (classroom use only):

• Chapter 5, Section 1 - coal, oil, natural gas
• Chapter 5, Section 2 - solar, electric, wind, biomass, geothermal
• Chapter 5, Section 3 - nuclear

Core Connections: 

• finish your Periodic Table summary - due Tuesday
• Journal #4 due Friday

8th Grade Math:  HW #8

Math I:  HW #12 and Practice 1-10

Read/finish your novel.  Novel test on Wednesday.  Finish your new unit flashcards.

New Vocabulary:  Articles of Confederation, precedent, judicial review, judicial branch, compromise, U.S. Constitution, veto, ratify, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Bill of Rights, state's rights, bicameral
*James Madison, Alexander Hamilton

What to study:

Vocabulary: Elements of fiction, novel vocabulary

Plot, setting, characters, theme in your book

Utilize worksheets, novel study sheet, and your book to study