Friday, October 31, 2014

Science: 

Aquifer Lab Reflection

Submit your reflection here

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Humanities:  Read.  Study for your Test Tomorrow.
https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1414517019#.VFJ_SPnF_Sg

Define the Ch. 8 Vocabulary and finish your summary for NC 8.1.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Core Connections: Homework- complete Researching Infographics Worksheet

Google Doc for today's classwork:  
https://docs.google.com/a/voyageracademy.net/document/d/1bk-rsgbWxfeGnDsTpTWNpTQIObU2BPmfR_atSrg4kJk/edit?usp=sharing

Five Steps to Creating a Powerful Infographic
http://blog.slideshare.net/2013/12/16/5-steps-to-creating-a-powerful-infographic/

Environmental Infographics
http://dailyinfographic.com/category/environmental

Humanities:  Read.  Test on Friday.  Journal due Friday.  Finalize your writing plan.
Define your Ch.8 Vocabulary words and read NC 8.1  Do not write Cornell Notes on the section.  Write a 5- 7 sentence summary about the reading.

Science:  Finish classwork.  Links for the water cycle:
Discovery Education
Water Cycle
Water Cycle summary
Water Cycle interactive

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Core Connections:

Average Daily Water Use Google Form - complete this for homework:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14CY71-JDY1uavQQPvvA2TUh5F-zPw0FhWmm-fT7hfFc/viewform?usp=send_form

Environmental Infographics:
http://dailyinfographic.com/category/environmental


Humanities:  Read.  Test on Friday...STUDY!  Journal due on Friday.  Fill in the form regarding your writing plan.  *4 writing pieces, 3 types plus one free choice, 2 core classes represented in choices of topics.  

Monday, October 27, 2014

Humanities:  Study Guide for the Ch. 6, 7 NC, 9 America/
 Government Test

What is the Law of the Land?
Know the parts of the U.S. Constitution:  Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments
What is a living document?
Know the 3 Branches of Government
All Vocab
NC Constitution changes of 1835
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis and Clark expedition
Role of the President
Major Events in the U.S. 1800-1840 (ATSOU)
What makes a nation a nation?

Journal Questions:

T1 – Why is writing important?

T2 – Has technology changed the need for writing expertise?  Why or why not?

T3 – What type of writing do you think you will most need as an adult?  Why do you think this?

  Interpret one of the following quotes.

T1;  Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.

        -Abraham Lincoln

T2:  There are no tyrants if there are no slaves.

        -Jose P. Rizal

T3:  Look back, to slavery, to suffrage, to integration and one thing is clear.  Fashions in bigotry come and go.  The right thing lasts.

       -Anna Quindlen

Math Review Pages
HS MATH I
MATH 8

Friday, October 24, 2014

Humanities:  Read.  Be prepared for the Voting Seminar on Monday.  Test on government next Friday!  Mini Project on Native America Removal due on Tuesday, October 28th.

Thursday, October 23

Science:  Quiz on Friday, 10/24 on Energy and Water Properties.  Study your notes on Energy and Water Properties, and Section 2.1 in your textbook. Use quizlet to review vocabulary with word sets "Properties" and "Energy." ( Username: kmidkiff  PW:  voyager8 )  Click here to review the Study Skills strategies that were introduced  last week during homeroom.  

Humanities:  Read.  Prepare for the Voting Seminar on Monday.  Review your notes and key terms for tomorrow's quiz.  Read 7.2 NC.  

Core Connections: Household Personal Water Use Charts due Friday!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Science: 1) Finish sections A & B of The Properties of Water handout you received in class.   2) Quiz on Friday, 10/24 on Energy and Water Properties.  Study pages 1-4 in Energy TOC and all notes on water properties.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary with word sets "Properties" and "Energy." ( Username: kmidkiff  PW:  voyager8 )  Click here to review the Study Skills strategies that were introduced  last week during homeroom.  

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Science:  Water Properties diagrams due on Wednesday, October 22.  Quiz on Friday, 10/24 on Energy and Water Properties.  Study pages 1-4 in Energy TOC and all notes on water properties.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary with word sets "Properties" and "Energy." ( Username: kmidkiff  PW:  voyager8 )

Core Connections: Personal Water Use Data Collection - continue tracking your water use through Thursday.  Final data sheet due Friday, October 24th.


Humanities:  Read for at least 30 minutes.  Memorize the Preamble.  Make sure you have Cornell notes completed on America 9.1 and 9.2 for a homework check tomorrow.  Review your notes on NC Ch 6 including vocabulary.  

Monday, October 20, 2014

Science:  Water Properties diagrams due on Wednesday, October 22.  Quiz on Friday, 10/24 on Energy and Water Properties.  Study pages 1-4 in Energy TOC and all notes on water properties.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary with word sets "Properties" and "Energy." ( Username: kmidkiff  PW:  voyager8 )

Humanities:  Read for at least 30 minutes.  Study your notes on 6.1 and 6.2 NC (including vocabulary).  Memorize the Preamble.  Cornell notes on America 9.1 and 9.2 due on Wednesday.

Math - No HW
Current Topics:
     Math 8 - Exponent Rules
     HS Math I - Systems of Equations

Friday, October 17

Science:  Quiz on Friday, 10/24 on Energy and Water Properties.  Study pages 1-4 in Energy TOC and all notes on water properties.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary with word sets "Water Properties" and "Energy." ( Username: kmidkiff  PW:  voyager8 )  Click here to listen to the Water Properties song you heard in class today.

Students received their 1st Quarter report cards today.  Please sign the envelope and return this to the homeroom teacher.

Thursday, October 16

Core Connections: Start a Personal Water Use Chart for each member of your household.  Begin posting entries Friday morning, Oct. 17th.

Tuesday, October 14

Core Connections: Per. 1-3 complete take home quiz if you did not finish in class.  Per. 4 and 5 complete "The Middle East Mess" Article Notes and Making Connections and be ready for the quiz Thursday.

Science:  Quiz on Friday, 10/24 on Energy and Water Properties.  Study pages 1-4 in Energy TOC and all notes on water properties.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary with word sets "Water Properties" and "Energy." ( Username: kmidkiff  PW:  voyager8 )

Tuesday - Friday October 14 - October 17 for HUMANITIES

Humanities:  Tuesday- Read.  Respond to your journal questions.  Read and take notes on NC Ch. 6, sections 1 and 2.
                      Wednesday-  Read.  Respond to your journal questions.
                      Thursday-  Read.  Respond to your journal questions.  Review your vocabulary definitions for NC Ch. 6.  Memorize the Preamble.
                      Friday-  Read!

Core Connections: Have a friend or parent check your portfolio to be sure your settings are "public" and ready for instructor review.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Science:  Finish reading and taking notes on Section 2.1, The Properties of Water.  Remember to write the summary after you finish your notes.

Humanities:  Read for at least 30 min.  (IRC next Monday). Journal responses are due by Friday.  Do not submit them electronically.  You will need to turn in a hard copy.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Core Connections Classwork Link: What to Do Today in Core Connections

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Humanities:  Study for your Novel quiz.

https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1412189309#.VC1ayPldXSh
 MBSID

https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1412189309#.VC11MPldXSh
YOHM

Please note on the YOHM review game there is an error.  George Washington dies by hanging not in battle.

Wednesday, October 1

Science:  Finish your City Council proposal if you did not finish during class.  Review your slides and be prepared to present during class tomorrow.

Core Connections: Complete any Portfolio Reflections you did not complete during class.  You can paste this link in your browser to access the questions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4yrSn-Mb3MVZUt2UnMwLV9qTlU/edit?usp=sharing