Science:
1 - Read and annotate the Estuaries Fact Sheet if you did not finish during class. Work on your estuaries booklet (due Friday, December 4). Follow directions on the instructions provided in class today. (Additional websites are provided below.)
2 - Finish the Intertidal Zone / Neritic Zone review sheet if you have not finished it yet; this is due Wednesday, December 2.
3- Finish any incomplete ocean zone creature cards if you have been absent or have not completed them yet.
Additional Estuary Resources:
Estuaries - NatureWorks
Estuaries in NC
Basic Info about Estuaries - EPA
Estuary Facts & Info
Math (All classes): NONE
Humanities: Read your Literature Circle novel. America 12.1 read and answer the questions.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
8th Grade Field Experience
Choose ONE of the following field experiences to complete.
Make sure that you have completed your assignment by January 8th. You must complete this Google Form when you finish the assignment.
Science:
Visit the Duke University Stream and Wetland Assessment Management Park (SWAMP), accessible on the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail. (Directions and parking information can be found here.) Read the educational signs along the trail (there are 9 total) and make observations at each stop along the path. Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations and the goal of the project.
Questions to answer and consider in your response:
Make sure that you have completed your assignment by January 8th. You must complete this Google Form when you finish the assignment.
Science:
Visit the Duke University Stream and Wetland Assessment Management Park (SWAMP), accessible on the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail. (Directions and parking information can be found here.) Read the educational signs along the trail (there are 9 total) and make observations at each stop along the path. Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations and the goal of the project.
Questions to answer and consider in your response:
- Describe the goal of the SWAMP project and why it was established (purpose, goals, before & after changes, etc.)
- Describe the role of wetlands in promoting water quality. How do wetlands act as natural filters? How have plants and animals been affected by the restoration project?
- What did you learn about water quality in this area? Describe the main pollutants and how the wetland project helps to improve the water quality.
- Describe your observations about the area. (Make a sketch of the area if this helps.)
- Take a selfie while you are there to document your visit. Have fun!
Humanities:
Option 1
Visit Historic Stagville on December 5, 2015 for their Open House "Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters" or their Lantern Tours.
Open House "Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters" 12pm - 4pm (free)
Lantern Tours 4pm - 6pm (Adults $5, Children $3)
For more information go here:
http://www.stagville.org/events/
Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations. Take a selfie while you are there to document your your visit. Your paragraphs should also reflect the knowledge gained about slavery through our recent unit of study. Build upon what you know and share your experience through your writing.
Option 2
Visit the Burwell School in Hillsborough.
For information on this field experience go here:
.http://www.burwellschool.org/
Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations. Take a selfie while you are there to document your visit. Build upon what you know about this era and the "Crafting Freedom" project to share your experience through your writing.
Have fun exploring our community's history!
Option 1
Visit Historic Stagville on December 5, 2015 for their Open House "Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters" or their Lantern Tours.
Open House "Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters" 12pm - 4pm (free)
Lantern Tours 4pm - 6pm (Adults $5, Children $3)
For more information go here:
http://www.stagville.org/events/
Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations. Take a selfie while you are there to document your your visit. Your paragraphs should also reflect the knowledge gained about slavery through our recent unit of study. Build upon what you know and share your experience through your writing.
Option 2
Visit the Burwell School in Hillsborough.
For information on this field experience go here:
.http://www.burwellschool.org/
Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations. Take a selfie while you are there to document your visit. Build upon what you know about this era and the "Crafting Freedom" project to share your experience through your writing.
Have fun exploring our community's history!
Core Connections:
Visit Bennett Place State Historical Site on Dec. 12, 2015, Saturday 10am- 4pm. for their seasonal event: "Christmas in the Carolinas" or simply visit Bennett Place on any day and take a guided tour (tour times listed on the website).
For more information go here:
http://www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com/special-events/
Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations. Take a selfie while you are there to document your your visit. Your paragraphs should include questions you have about the Civil War. Address the importance of Bennett Place as a Durham Landmark and the legacy of Bennett Place.
For more information go here:
http://www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com/special-events/
Write at least 2 paragraphs describing your observations. Take a selfie while you are there to document your your visit. Your paragraphs should include questions you have about the Civil War. Address the importance of Bennett Place as a Durham Landmark and the legacy of Bennett Place.
Math: "The Secret to Becoming a Millionaire"
- Students should research to obtain general information on money market funds, treasury bonds, treasury bills, savings accounts, and certificates of deposits. Students should choose one savings instrument, visit a local bank to obtain specific information to be able to answer the following questions.
- What is this savings instrument called?
- Does it require a minimum balance?
- Are there fees or penalties if you withdraw your money before a specified time?
- Is this savings method more or less risky than savings bonds?
- What is the interest rate on this savings instrument?
- Is interest compounded annually, semi-annually, quarterly, daily?
- How is the purchasing power of the savings protected from inflation?
- Students should prepare a brief presentation in which they compare the advantages and disadvantages of the savings instrument they chose with the advantages and disadvantages of an I Bond.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Science links for deep sea creature research:
Deep Sea Creatures Database (scroll down & click "sonar off" if you use this website during class)
World Register of Marine Species
World Register of Deep Sea Species
Bomber Worms - feeding habits of this recently discovered organism can be found on this site
Science: Finish the draft of your open ocean / deep zone organism if you did not finish during class today. Work on your ocean creature card. Finish any incomplete cards from other zones if you haven't done this yet. All cards are due Tuesday in science class.
Math I: Complete Test 7 Review; TEST tomorrow.
8th Grade Math: Complete Test 6 Review; TEST tomorrow.
Mid-quarter grades are available in PowerSchool. Log in to your account to check your grades.
Deep Sea Creatures Database (scroll down & click "sonar off" if you use this website during class)
World Register of Marine Species
World Register of Deep Sea Species
Bomber Worms - feeding habits of this recently discovered organism can be found on this site
Science: Finish the draft of your open ocean / deep zone organism if you did not finish during class today. Work on your ocean creature card. Finish any incomplete cards from other zones if you haven't done this yet. All cards are due Tuesday in science class.
Math I: Complete Test 7 Review; TEST tomorrow.
8th Grade Math: Complete Test 6 Review; TEST tomorrow.
Mid-quarter grades are available in PowerSchool. Log in to your account to check your grades.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Science: Finish your neritic zone ocean card if you did not finish it class on Friday.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Science: Finish the draft of your neritic zone organism. You will create the card in class tomorrow, but your draft must be complete! Follow directions on the sample card / template (on the back of your ocean zones chart).
Humanities: Read. Finish your Elizabeth Keckley/Crafting Freedom classwork assignment if you did not have time to finish it in class.
Humanities: Read. Finish your Elizabeth Keckley/Crafting Freedom classwork assignment if you did not have time to finish it in class.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Humanities: Read. Test tomorrow.
http://www.superteachertools.
8th Grade Math: HW #21 (#2-12 even) and Complete #3 ("Old Games") on Investigation 2.
Math I: HW #24 (#2-16 even) and Line of Best Fit using the calculator: Find the Slope and Y-Intercept for the Fast Food Sandwiches.
Science: Finish your Intertidal Zone creature card (due tomorrow at the beginning of class). Follow directions on the sample card (on the back of your ocean zones handout).
http://www.superteachertools.
8th Grade Math: HW #21 (#2-12 even) and Complete #3 ("Old Games") on Investigation 2.
Math I: HW #24 (#2-16 even) and Line of Best Fit using the calculator: Find the Slope and Y-Intercept for the Fast Food Sandwiches.
Science: Finish your Intertidal Zone creature card (due tomorrow at the beginning of class). Follow directions on the sample card (on the back of your ocean zones handout).
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Science: Finish the Intertidal Zone row of your Oceans Zone chart. Begin research on your intertidal zone creature; work on the draft of your intertidal zone creature. Use the links below to help find information.
Links for Science Ocean Research:
http://www.marinespecies.org/deepsea/index.
Rock Lice info and More Rock Lice info
Core Connections: Today's Classwork (finish for homework)
Humanities: Read for at least 20 minutes. Study for your test on Thursday. Read and annotate the Abner Jordan slave narrative. Write down 3 questions that you would ask a formerly enslaved person. Seminar tomorrow.
8th Grade Math: HW #21 (#1-11 odd)
Math I: Complete "Line of Best Fit" (d-f) and HW #24 (#1-15 odd)
Links for Science Ocean Research:
Monterey Institute (pictures of Intertidal Zone organisms):
http://www.montereyinstitute.org/noaa/lesson10/l10la2.html
National Aquarium:
http://www.aqua.org/
http://www.montereyinstitute.org/noaa/lesson10/l10la2.html
National Aquarium:
http://www.aqua.org/
http://www.marinespecies.org/deepsea/index.
Rock Lice info and More Rock Lice info
Core Connections: Today's Classwork (finish for homework)
Humanities: Read for at least 20 minutes. Study for your test on Thursday. Read and annotate the Abner Jordan slave narrative. Write down 3 questions that you would ask a formerly enslaved person. Seminar tomorrow.
8th Grade Math: HW #21 (#1-11 odd)
Math I: Complete "Line of Best Fit" (d-f) and HW #24 (#1-15 odd)
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, November 16th, 2015
Core Connections: Current Events Mini-Project Instructions
Complete this Google Form by 11:00pm tonight
Science: Finish the Ocean Water Chemistry handout from class today - front & back. Follow directions for completing the diagrams on the back.
Humanities: Read. Review for your test on Thursday. Define the "Crafting Freedom" unit vocabulary.
Math I: None
8th Grade Math: Warm-up (#1-6) graphing and Rate of Change Investigation (#1-4)
Complete this Google Form by 11:00pm tonight
Science: Finish the Ocean Water Chemistry handout from class today - front & back. Follow directions for completing the diagrams on the back.
Humanities: Read. Review for your test on Thursday. Define the "Crafting Freedom" unit vocabulary.
Math I: None
8th Grade Math: Warm-up (#1-6) graphing and Rate of Change Investigation (#1-4)
Friday, November 13, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Core Connections:
Link for today's classwork - finish Part I for homework- due Monday
digital copy of answer sheet if you prefer to type your answers
Links to add Then and Now Photos:
Black Wall Street
Hayti
Durham Station
Carolina Theater
Link for today's classwork - finish Part I for homework- due Monday
digital copy of answer sheet if you prefer to type your answers
Links to add Then and Now Photos:
Black Wall Street
Hayti
Durham Station
Carolina Theater
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Core Connections: Journal #5 due tomorrow (be sure to edit for punctuation - specifically commas)
Science: Test tomorrow! Use the study skills you learned in class today to prepare. View the Study Skills video you saw in class today. Scroll back to Tuesday's blog post for study links, the review sheet, and the password for Quizlet.
8th Grade Math: HW #20 (odd numbers); Mathletics due by 11:59pm
Math I: Mathletics due by 11:59pm
Humanities: Read. Review for your test next Thursday.
Study Guide
Ch. 8 Vocabulary/flashcards (on blog)
NC 8.1 and 8.2
America 4.3/11.2
Ultimate Guide to the Presidents Video/Worksheet
ATSOU #4 Video/Worksheet
Slave Narratives/Unchained Memories Documentary Worksheet
Work on your responses to the Unchained Memories worksheet tonight. It is due at the end of class tomorrow (after part 2 of the documentary).
Science: Test tomorrow! Use the study skills you learned in class today to prepare. View the Study Skills video you saw in class today. Scroll back to Tuesday's blog post for study links, the review sheet, and the password for Quizlet.
8th Grade Math: HW #20 (odd numbers); Mathletics due by 11:59pm
Math I: Mathletics due by 11:59pm
Humanities: Read. Review for your test next Thursday.
Study Guide
Ch. 8 Vocabulary/flashcards (on blog)
NC 8.1 and 8.2
America 4.3/11.2
Ultimate Guide to the Presidents Video/Worksheet
ATSOU #4 Video/Worksheet
Slave Narratives/Unchained Memories Documentary Worksheet
Work on your responses to the Unchained Memories worksheet tonight. It is due at the end of class tomorrow (after part 2 of the documentary).
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Science:
1. Finish the Freshwater Pollution (Chapter 3, Section 3) handout if you did not finish during class today.
2. Study and prepare for the freshwater test on Friday. Use this Review Sheet to help you prepare.
3. Use quizlet (username: kmidkiff password: voyager8) to review vocabulary.
4. Use these animations to review the steps of the water treatment processs:
Core Connections: link for punctuation classwork
Humanities: Read for at least 20 min/20 pages.
Review your notes and vocabulary from NC Ch. 8.
1. Finish the Freshwater Pollution (Chapter 3, Section 3) handout if you did not finish during class today.
2. Study and prepare for the freshwater test on Friday. Use this Review Sheet to help you prepare.
3. Use quizlet (username: kmidkiff password: voyager8) to review vocabulary.
4. Use these animations to review the steps of the water treatment processs:
- overview of the entire process
- coagulation
- flocculation
- sedimentation
- filtration
- disinfection
- quiz yourself! (put the steps in the correct order)
5. Review the steps of the water cycle with this quiz.
Core Connections: link for punctuation classwork
Humanities: Read for at least 20 min/20 pages.
Review your notes and vocabulary from NC Ch. 8.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Core Connections: BRING EARBUDS TO CLASS TUESDAY
Math I: Test 6 Review
8th Grade Math: Complete Taxi problems and Taxi questions (#1-9), (5th period only): "Stained Glass Window" due Thursday.
ALL MATH CLASSES: MATHLETICS DUE THURSDAY 11/12/15
*Review the Number System:
- Journal 5 due Friday, Nov. 13
- Complete any classwork you still need to finish (Heritage or Hate packet and quiz) due Tuesday.
- Then and Now Photo Essay - individual rewrite (optional for those with a grade of 79 or below) due Thursday.
Math I: Test 6 Review
8th Grade Math: Complete Taxi problems and Taxi questions (#1-9), (5th period only): "Stained Glass Window" due Thursday.
ALL MATH CLASSES: MATHLETICS DUE THURSDAY 11/12/15
*Review the Number System:
- Are You Ready?
- Add Integers
- Subtract Integers
- Integers Add/Subtract
- Integers Multiply/Divide
- Integers Multiply/Divide I
Humanities: Read your independent reading book for at least 20 minutes. Review vocabulary and notes from Ch. 8 and classwork lessons.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
Science: If you did not finish your Water Quality lab report during class today, it is due by 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, November 6). Follow directions on the lab report guide you received in class.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Science:
Copy the Water Quality Lab Report template and follow the directions for renaming the assignment. Submit the link to your lab report on this Submission Form. Work on the Purpose and Procedure sections of your lab report tonight. Follow directions on the lab handout you received in class. We will work on the lab reports in class on Friday. Lab reports are due at the end of your class period on Friday, November 6.
Copy the Water Quality Lab Report template and follow the directions for renaming the assignment. Submit the link to your lab report on this Submission Form. Work on the Purpose and Procedure sections of your lab report tonight. Follow directions on the lab handout you received in class. We will work on the lab reports in class on Friday. Lab reports are due at the end of your class period on Friday, November 6.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2014
Core Connections: Complete any work you did not finish in class on the 3,2,1 for both Nov. 3 and 4 on CNN Student News - Directions for the assignment are here
8th Grade Math: Assignment on Exploring Rate of Change (#1-12)
Math I: HW #22 (Odd numbered problems)
1st-4th Period Math classes: Stained Glass Window due FRIDAY!
Humanities: Read your independent reading novel. Read NC 8.2 and take Cornell Notes.
8th Grade Math: Assignment on Exploring Rate of Change (#1-12)
Math I: HW #22 (Odd numbered problems)
1st-4th Period Math classes: Stained Glass Window due FRIDAY!
Humanities: Read your independent reading novel. Read NC 8.2 and take Cornell Notes.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Core Connections: Template for Digital Portfolio Classwork - homework if you don't complete in class - Due Wednesday, Nov. 4
Humanities: Read. Read America 4.3 and complete the 10 questions (worksheet). Create your writing plan. Be prepared to share your ideas tomorrow.
Math I: Complete HW #21 (All problems) and "Stained Glass Window" due FRIDAY
8th Grade Math: Complete HW #19 (All problems) and "Stained Glass Window" due FRIDAY
Humanities: Read. Read America 4.3 and complete the 10 questions (worksheet). Create your writing plan. Be prepared to share your ideas tomorrow.
Math I: Complete HW #21 (All problems) and "Stained Glass Window" due FRIDAY
8th Grade Math: Complete HW #19 (All problems) and "Stained Glass Window" due FRIDAY
Monday, November 2, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Humanities: Read. Make sure that you have completed your flashcards for Ch. 8.
Read NC 8.1 and take Cornell notes.
Ch. 8 Unit Vocabulary (NC)
sectionalism, agrarian, yeoman, subsistence farming, blacksmith, cooper, barter, plantation, artisan, camp meeting, justice of the peace, emancipation, slave code, quarters, free black
Science: Finish the "Stop Pointless Personal Pollution" article and questions if you did not finish in class. Finish the Aquifer Lab from last week if you did not finish on Thursday or in class today! Study and review all notes on the hydrosphere (pages 6-9 in your science binder).
Math (All classes): "Stained Glass Window" due FRIDAY
Read NC 8.1 and take Cornell notes.
Ch. 8 Unit Vocabulary (NC)
sectionalism, agrarian, yeoman, subsistence farming, blacksmith, cooper, barter, plantation, artisan, camp meeting, justice of the peace, emancipation, slave code, quarters, free black
Science: Finish the "Stop Pointless Personal Pollution" article and questions if you did not finish in class. Finish the Aquifer Lab from last week if you did not finish on Thursday or in class today! Study and review all notes on the hydrosphere (pages 6-9 in your science binder).
Math (All classes): "Stained Glass Window" due FRIDAY
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