Thursday, February 19, 2015

Core Connections: In Class Activity - Practice Evaluating Research Resources

Monday, February 16, 2015

Humanities:  Read for at least 20 minutes.

You need to research information for your Civil War Project.  What are you contributing to the shared document?  How are you getting closer to answering the driving questions with clarity and depth?

Extra Credit Opportunity For All Students:
"A Family Affair- NC Mutual and the Family Business"
This Sunday, February 22nd at 3:00 at the NC Mutual Life Insurance Company Auditorium
*See Ms. Walls or Ms. Nease for more information

Science:  Finish 11.1 Cornell notes (Viruses, pages 440-446).

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Core Connections: Classwork links - finish for homework
1. Review this slideshow   Project Display Slideshow
2. Complete these questions Exhibition Slideshow Questions and save your responses in your Google Drive (do not share or print just yet)

Science:   Open-note quiz Friday on Food & Energy (starting with page 16 in your binder). Organize your binder and be sure all work is completed.  Use these links to review cell processes:

• Photosynthesis song and Photosynthesis review
• Cell Division 
• Cellular Respiration - use "The Big Picture" tab

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Humanities:  Review your Civil War Project Packet.  If you have any questions about the flow or objectives of the project that you have selected you need to come to class tomorrow ready to discuss your concerns.

Read.

Work on your journal responses.

Science:   Quiz Friday on Food & Energy (starting with page 16 in your binder).   Use these links to review cell processes:

• Photosynthesis song and Photosynthesis review
• Cell Division 
• Cellular Respiration - use "The Big Picture" tab

GIANT LINCOLN BIRTHDAY BASH TOMORROW!  BRING FOOD AND A SPIRIT OF CELEBRATION!

Tuesday, February 10

Science:  Finish yeast lab if you did not finish  during class today - diagrams and analysis questions.  Follow directions.  Organize your binder.  Quiz Friday on Food & Energy; study pages 16-24 in your science binder.

Monday, February 9

Science:  Finish Section 10.2 reading guide (Cellular Respiration).  Organize your binder.  Quiz Friday on Food & Energy; study pages 16-22 in your science binder.

Humanities:  Write an obituary for President Lincoln.  Read.  Journal responses due on Friday
.Journal questions:

Question 1:

T1:  Explain what "O'Captain! My Captain!" is about.

T2: Is a poem an appropriate tribute for a historical figure?  Explain your answer.

T3: Identify and explain a metaphor that you would use to describe Lincoln and his legacy.

Question 2: Writing process

T1:  What part of the writing process is hardest for you?  Why?

T2:  What do you most need to improve upon in your writing?  Explain.

T3: What is your plan for improving your writing?  What help or support will you need?

Friday, February 6

Science:  Complete Section 10.1 review (photosynthesis) if you have not finished.  

Thursday, February 5

Science:  Finish photosynthesis diagrams (if you did not finish in class).  Follow directions. Complete Section 10.1 review (pages 408-412 in book).  Listen to the photosynthesis song or review the process of photosynthesis here. 

Humanities:  Study!!

https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1423066594#.VNOl6J3F_Sg

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Core Connections:  links to classwork for Thursday, Feb. 5 :
1. Complete your digital portfolio - template
2. Complete this Google form (not homework) - The American Dream Project: Summarizing What You've Learned
3. link to complete Civil War A-Z

High School Math I Review Answers

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Core Connections: Classwork link - Digital Portfolio Reflection Template

Monday, February, 2, 2014

Humanities:  Use the study guide and prepare for your test on Friday.

RBC- Finish your WWw/P vocabulary

Civil War Unit Test + AFA or RBC

Study Guide         

1.  All Unit Vocabulary (See prior blog post for the list)

2.  All Word Wall w/Pizazz vocabulary

3.  The Dred Scott Decision/Impact on America

4.  The Abolitionist Movement in America/Actions of John Brown

5.  The Underground Railroad

6.  Election of Abraham Lincoln/Northern and Southern response

7.  Graphic Organizer Notes…”Causes of the Civil War”/”A Very Bloody Affair”

8.  Glory/Massachusetts 54^th/Role of African Americans in the War

9.  Battles/Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredricksburg, Vicksburg, Gettysburg… 

10.  Role of women during the war

11.  America Ch. 15 notes

12.  Gettysburg Address

13.  Civil War tactics

14.  Abolition of Slavery/13^th Amendment

Novel Study

Setting, plot, character development, themes, human dimensions during war time