Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Science:  Finish the Oh, Reindeer population activity if you did not finish during class today.  Follow directions.  Use the Class Data  Graph the population data and answer the questions (yes, front and back!) Review the Ecosystems Vocabulary we discussed in class on Monday.

Holiday Breakfast - Wednesday, 12/19
Homerooms are assigned different items to bring (see below).  All items must be store bought.  Please bring them to school on Wednesday  morning, December 19.  Keep all breakfast items in the gym until you are dismissed at 8:05. 

Eisenson: egg & meat dishes (sausage/bacon/ham biscuits, quiche, chicken minis, etc.)
Graham:  fruit & beverages (juice, milk, chocolate milk, tea, etc.)
Higdon: baked goods
Nease: baked goods
Scott: plates, cups, napkins 

Social Studies:  Flocabulary:  Harriet Tubman (Video, vocab cards and reading passages)  Due tomorrow.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd period - Finish and color stained glass window. Turn in before homeroom.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Science:  Finish your ecosystems diagram if you did not finish in class.  Follow directions. Include labels and color in your diagram.  Study the ecosystems terms we discussed in class.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for an outside activity tomorrow (weather permitting).  

Holiday Breakfast - Wednesday, 12/19
Homerooms are assigned different items to bring (see below).  All items must be store bought.  Please bring them to school on Wednesday  morning, December 19.  Keep all breakfast items in the gym until you are dismissed at 8:05. 

Eisenson: egg & meat dishes (sausage/bacon/ham biscuits, quiche, chicken minis, etc.)
Graham:  fruit & beverages (juice, milk, chocolate milk, tea, etc.)
Higdon: baked goods
Nease: baked goods
Scott: plates, cups, napkins 

Social Studies:  Quiz tomorrow on the Antebellum period.  Use your word wall, the foldable, close reading exercise and  flocabulary assignment to prepare.


Math: practice IXL for 20 min; 1st, 2nd & 3rd are to practice Y.4, Y.5, Y.6 and 4th & 5th are to practice W.3 and W.4

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Links for Science Class:
Garbage Patch video 1
Garbage Patch video 2
"Tiny plastic, big problem" article
Student response sheet

Science homework:  Study for tomorrow's quiz on estuaries and oceans.  Use the links posted previously for review.  Study pages 18-23 in your science binder (all notes on estuaries and ocean zones) and your Estuary Booklet.  *Finish your ocean zones creature cards if you did not turn these in today!*

Social Studies:  Classwork Gallery Walk Directions for your Reflection on the Strange Law Propaganda:

What state has your favorite strange law?  Which group created the most convincing propaganda?  Which symbols and statements are most useful in their creation?  Explain.  (7 Complete sentences required)

Complete the America 14.3 close reading activity.  (handout from last Thursday)

Math: Test Tomorrow 
1st, 2nd & 3rd Period Review Sheet
4th and 5th Review Sheet

Friday, December 7, 2018

Websites for Deep Zone Creature Research:
Creatures of the Deep
WoRDSS Registry

Science:  Ocean Zone creature cards due on Tuesday, Dec.11.  You should have 1 card for each zone (intertidal, neritic, and open ocean).  Quiz next week - Friday, Dec. 14.  Study your notes on estuaries and ocean zones (pages 18 - 23 in your binder). Use the links below to see slideshows from class that accompany your notes:
All About Estuaries
Estuary Info
Ocean Zones and Ocean Water Chemistry
Intertidal Zone
Intertidal and Neritic Zone
Open Ocean and Deep Zone 
Oceans and Estuaries Quizlet list - vocabulary
Practice Quizzes:  Go to join.quizizz.com and enter these game codes to access practice quizzes:
374218 - Estuaries Review quiz
161237 - Ocean Zones Review quiz

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Make sure you have done all expected IXL topics (Z.2, Z.7, Z.8, Z.9, Y.1); Review Sheet will be given (in google classroom Monday). Test Thurs or Fri on tables and slopes.

4th & 5th - Review sheet Due Tues Dec 11; Test Wed or Thurs

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Holiday Breakfast - Wednesday, 12/19
Homerooms are assigned different items to bring (see below).  All items must be store bought.  Please bring them to school on Wednesday  morning, December 19.  Keep all breakfast items in the gym until you are dismissed at 8:05. 

Eisenson: egg & meat dishes (sausage/bacon/ham biscuits, quiche, chicken minis, etc.)
Graham:  fruit & beverages (juice, milk, chocolate milk, tea, etc.)
Higdon: baked goods
Nease: baked goods
Scott: plates, cups, napkins 

Social Studies:  Finish your foldable from class today.  It will be shared and graded on Monday!  You should have information about the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott Decision and Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Be prepared to work with your partner on your Stranger Things Law Day Propaganda Poster tomorrow.  All of the information is on Google classroom.
The poster is due on Monday.  We will have a gallery walk to view the propaganda.

The Close Reading Activity from America 14.3 is your homework assignment for next Monday night.  It will be collected for a homework grade on Tuesday, December 11th.

Math: 1st, 2nd and 3rd - IXL Z.8, Z.9, Z.2, Z.7 and Y.1 need to be completed (either 20 min on each or >85 smart score)
4th& 5th: Review Sheet due Tuesday Dec 11; Test Wed Dec 12th

ELA: Finish reading "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, and answer the questions on Google Classroom.

Science: Finish your Ocean Zones packet, questions 25-34 (Open Ocean section). Work on your creature cards.  Follow directions.  All 3 cards are due Tuesday, December 10.  Study for your quiz on Friday, December 14.  Quiz will cover pages 18-23 in your science binder - oceans and estuaries. Study the Oceans and Estuaries word set on Quizlet to review vocabulary. 

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Social Studies:  Finish your word wall activity.  Make sure that you have some ideas stored for "Stranger Things Law Day".  You and your partner should have a shared google doc.  Please go to Google Classroom for Friday's assignment on your strange law!

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd: IXL Z.7
4th & 5th: finish classwork worksheet

Science: Work on your intertidal and neritic zone creature cards. Follow directions. Three creature cards (1 for each zone) are due Tuesday, December 10.  Quiz on estuaries and oceans - Friday, December 14.  Study the Oceans and Estuaries word set on Quizlet to review vocabulary. 

Tuesday December 4, 2018

Science: Finish your intertidal zone creature card. Follow directions. Three creature cards (1 for each zone) are due Tuesday, December 10.  Quiz on estuaries and oceans - Friday, December 14.  

Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
A-Z animals
Aquarium of the Pacific - search by letter, or use tabs on the left to search for a category
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
National Geographic

Feeding Relationships

Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - IXL Z.2
4th & 5th: IXL V.7

Monday December 3, 2018

Link to pictures Mrs. Higdon took during the Estuarium Field Trip
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gedsRQnoTLrtc2fG6

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Practice IXL Y.1 Find the slope of a graph and finish Slope Name Art
4th & 5th - Practice IXL V.4Multiplication with exponents

Social Studies:  Open Note Test tomorrow.  Make sure you are prepared.

Jeopardy Review Slavery
http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2336534#.XAVDZJNKiM8

Science:  Read pages 192-195 in your science textbook.  Finish the Intertidal Zone questions (1-12) on the Ocean Zones packet if you did not finish during class.  * Finish your Estuary Booklet if you have not finished; it was due today. *

Friday, November 30, 2018

Science:  Finish your Estuary Booklet if you are not finished yet.  Booklets are due Monday, December 3.  Finish the Ocean Water Chemistry handout (yes, both sides) from today if you did not finish during class today.  
Bonus: Review estuaries and pollution with the "Where Rivers Meet the Sea" online game. 

ELA: Finish reading "The Gift of Death," and complete the discussion/comprehension questions. Study idioms, spelling bee words, and vocabulary. See Google Classroom.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Field trip tomorrow to the NC Estuarium! Be at the high school at 7:00 a.m.  Bring your lunch and snacks for the bus.  Dress warmly - it will be sunny and cold.  We will have a fantastic day!

Science:  Work on your Estuary Booklet mini-project.  Follow instructions.  Goal: Finish 6-7 pages (or more) by Friday. Use the "All About Estuaries in NC" information, your textbook, and the links posted Monday as resources. Booklets are due Monday, December 3.

ELA: Finish re-watching "The Story of Stuff," and complete the questions. Study vocabulary, idioms, and spelling bee words. See Google Classroom. 

Tuesday November 27, 2018

Math: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Periods - IXL Z.8 and Z.9 work 20 minutes or until smartscore is over 85
4th & 5th - test on exponential functions tomorrow

ELA: Study vocabulary, idioms, and spelling bee words. See Google Classroom for lists and Quizlet sets.

Science:  Work on your Estuary Booklet mini-project.  Follow instructions.  Goal: Finish 4-5 pages before class on Wednesday. Use the "All About Estuaries in NC" information,  your textbook, and the links posted yesterday as resources. Booklets are due Monday, December 3.

Monday, November 26, 2018

Science:  Work on your Estuary Booklet mini-project.  Follow instructions.  Goal: Finish at least 2 pages before class on Tuesday. Use the "All About Estuaries in NC" information,  your textbook, and the links below as resources. Booklets are due Monday, December 3. You will have 3 class days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) to work on this project at school. 

All About Estuaries in NC

Estuaries - Nat'l Ocean & Atmospheric Admin.
Estuaries - University of Rhode Island
Estuaries - Nature Works

Estuaries - EPA

Estuaries - NCEAS

Estuaries - National Geographic 

Estuaries - PBS

Mangrove Importance  

Social Studies:  You will have an open note test on the Slavery unit next Tuesday, December 4th.  Here is your study guide to prepare:
Indian Removal Notes Discovery Ed
New Unit Vocabulary
America Worksheet 4.3
NC 8,2 powerpoint notes
Discovery Ed Ameria's Journey Through Slavery Notes
Notes on 5 Features of Enslaved Entrepreneurship
Freedom Crafter Readings (Horton, Keckly, Lane, Brown)
Reforms, America 12.1,2, 3
ATSOU #4 notes
Slave Narratives
Unchained Memories

Math: 1st, 2nd and 3rd: IXL Z.8Complete a table and graph a linear function
4th & 5th: Review sheet due tomorrow; Test Wed

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Social Studies:  Survey data presentations are due on Monday.  You will present at a table where your peers will evaluate your work.  Be prepared.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Science:  Finish reading and annotating the "Estuaries in NC" information if you did not finish during class and MTSS today.  Work on your Estuary Booklet mini-project if you would like.  You will have 3 class days after Thanksgiving break to work on this assignment. 

The following students need to bring back permission slips for the NC Estuarium field trip:  Tyler W, Emory, Amonti, Bryan, Joseph, Mali, Jahlen, Elizabeth

Monday, November 19, 2018

Social Studies:  HW check tomorrow on part A and B, America Ch. 12 sections 1 and 2.  Be prepared!

Math: Roller Coaster Project due Tomorrow (graph by 3:15pm, online submitted by midnight)

Friday, November 16, 2018

Science:  Quiz on Monday.  Study your notes on freshwater pollution, water quality, and water treatment.  Use the links posted earlier this week for review. 

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Social Studies:  Work on your data presentation from your survey results.  Answer the following questions FIRST:

1.  What kind of data did you receive?  (Number data, percentages, statistics)
2.  What are your findings? (written response feedback)
3.  What kind of inferences can you make from the findings?
4.  What is the best way to present your data?

Presentation Options are located on this blog from 11/13.

You will present your data to your classmates the week after Thanksgiving.  You will be evaluated by your peers and myself.  This grade will be a project grade.

Homework:  Review the following for tomorrow's seminar on Human Trafficking:

https://ncadmin.nc.gov/advocacy/women/human-trafficking

https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign

Write a 1 Paragraph reflection about your thoughts concerning the topic.

Science:  Finish the Water to Drink assignment (Chapter 3, Section 2 pages 103-109) if you did not finish in class today.  Study for your science quiz on Monday - use the links posted previously this week for review.  

Math: All classes have been working on a Roller Coaster Project in class. Time will be allowed during class on Friday also. If the project is not completed in class Friday, project must be completed and turned in/submitted by Tuesday November 20 by 3:15pm.
4th & 5th - Review Sheet due Tues Nov 27th and Test Wed Nov 28th

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Science - Water Treatment Links (class)
1 - Water Treatment video
2 - Water Treatment animation - read captions and click arrow button to advance
3 - Water Treatment steps  - hover over each diagram and read what is happening
4 - Quiz Yourself - click & drag the steps into the correct order

Science Homework:  
1- Water Quality lab report - due tomorrow, Nov. 15 at 8:15 a.m.  See Google classroom for instructions, class data, procedures, and the rubric.  The data from last year is also in Google Classroom in case you are attempting the Honors Level questions.  Follow directions and do your best work!
2 - Quiz  - Monday, November 19.  Topics covered: freshwater pollution (Section 3.3 in blue textbook), water quality, and water treatment.  Use class notes (pages 9-14 in your science binder) and the links below to study.
Water Quality Information pages
Water Quality - temperature, turbidity, hardness
Water Quality - pH and DO
Water Quality - nitrates, phosphates, ammonia
Water Quality - bioindicators and ranking your data
Freshwater Pollution notes
Quizlet - Water Quality vocabulary

Social Studies:  Finish reading and coding the Henry "Box" Brown bio.  Then create a graphic organizer to note the most important parts of his story.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Please bring back your signed NC Estuarium field trip permission form to your homeroom teacher.  Parents, we still need chaperones for this trip. If you are available on Thursday, November 29 and would like to join us, please email Mrs. Graham (kgraham@voyageracademy.net).  Parents, please remember to pay for the field trip through Orgs Online.   The trip is listed as "8th Grade - 2018-2019 NC Estuarium Field Trip"

Science:  
1- Water Quality lab report - due Thursday, Nov. 15 at 8:15 a.m.  See Google classroom for instructions, class data, procedures, and the rubric.  The data from last year is also in Google Classroom in case you are attempting the Honors Level questions.  Follow directions and do your best work!
2 - Quiz  - Monday, November 19.  Topics covered: freshwater pollution (Section 3.3 in blue textbook), water quality, and water treatment.  Use class notes (pages 9-14 in your science binder) and the links below to study.
Water Quality Information pages
Water Quality - temperature, turbidity, hardness
Water Quality - pH and DO
Water Quality - nitrates, phosphates, ammonia
Water Quality - bioindicators and ranking your data
Freshwater Pollution notes
Quizlet - Water Quality vocabulary

Social Studies:  Finish coding the Lunsford Lane Crafting Freedom bio.  Write a 1 page reflection about the reading.  Do not share the reflection with me.

Students will be given two workdays this week to display data from their survey.  The first day will be Thursday in my class and Friday in Mr. E's class.  Students will present their findings in Ms. Nease's class very soon.  (Date to be determined after Thanksgiving break.)   There are many choices regarding mode of presentation:  slideshow, Pictochart, Informative Poster, brochure, Diarama, letter to the Editor, sculpture or drawing, or....?


ELA: Idiom video project due date has been pushed back to Thursday.

Friday, November 9, 2018

ELA: Finish the Venn diagram and the ATTWN Novel/Movie Comparison on Google Classroom. Your idiom video projects are due Wednesday.

Science: 
1- Work on your water quality lab report.  See Google classroom for instructions, class data, procedures, and the rubric.  The data from last year is also in Google Classroom in case you are attempting the Honors Level questions.  Lab reports are due Thursday, Nov. 15 at 8:15 am. 
2 - Quiz soon - either Friday, Nov. 16 or Monday, 19.  Topics covered: freshwater pollution (Section 3.3 in blue textbook), water quality, and water treatment.  Use class notes (pages 9-13 in your science binder) and the links below to study.
Water Quality Information pages
Water Quality - temperature, turbidity, hardness
Water Quality - pH and DO
Water Quality - nitrates, phosphates, ammonia
Water Quality - bioindicators and ranking your data
Quizlet - Water Quality vocabulary

Social Studies:  You must have a copy of your script to turn in to me on Tuesday.  DO NOT SHARE YOUR SCRIPT WITH ME!  You will ONLY SHARE YOUR PODCAST OR BROADCAST!  

Enjoy the long weekend!

Thursday November 8, 2018

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - create 4 function examples (one set of ordered pairs, one mapping, one table of values, and one graph) and create 4 non-functions (one set of ordered pairs, one mapping, one table of values, and one graph). Will be collected!
4th & 5th - thatquizzes for exponential growth and decay

Science:  Work on you water quality lab report.  See Google classroom for instructions, procedures, results, and the rubric. Completed lab reports are due Thursday,  November 15 at 8:15 a.m. Quiz soon - either Friday 11/16 or Monday 11/19.  Study your notes on freshwater pollution and water quality. 

ELA: Your idiom video projects are due November 14.

Wednesday November 7, 2018

Math: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-turn in Angle Town (if you haven't already); Practice IXL Z.1 Identify Functions
4th & 5th - exponential growth and decay thatquizzes

Tuesday Nov 6, 2018

Math - 1st, 2nd, 3rd: make sure your Angle town is turned in; practice IXL Z.1
4th&5th: thatquiz

Social Studies:  Review your 8.2 notes and new vocab.

Science: Work on your water quality lab report.  Finish paragraph 1 of your Results and paragraph 1 of your Conclusions.  Follow directions and use the resources in Google classroom for this assignment. 

Monday, November 5, 2018

Social Studies:  Define the following terms using the glossary in your America textbook and the NC textbook:
triangular trade, racism, slave code, subsistence farming, agrarian, bartering, plantation, staple crops, artisan, emancipation, abolitionist, quarters, free blacks  (flash cards are the preferred method but digital review is fine as well)

Complete the America 4.3 worksheet (review of slavery from 7th grade)

Science:  Work on the Purpose and Procedure sections of your water quality lab report.  If you were absent today, use the codes below to join Google classroom.  Use the resources and instructions provided to work on your lab report.
Google classroom codes
1st period - uiqa71
2nd period - lqqkpt0
3rd period - peod43
4th period - 149ayv
5th period - frgcmsd

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - finish Angle Town (if you haven't already finished)
4th & 5th - finish packet and thatquiz assignments

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Science:  
1 - Read the Water Quality Information pages for turbidity and sediment/suspended sediment.  Complete the Water Quality Properties chart (back side of today's notes) for any incomplete sections including turbidity and sediment/suspended sediment.  Follow directions.  
2 - BRING BACK YOUR SIGNED POND WATER PERMISSION FORM IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE THIS. 
3 - Give your Estuarium field trip permission form to your parents.  Remind them to pay for the trip in Orgs Online.  Bring your signed permission form to your homeroom teacher.   

Social Studies:  Work on your project.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Social Studies:  Read this article:  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/30/us/politics/trump-birthright-citizenship.html

Write down 2 ideas you find interesting, 2 ideas which are confusing and 2 ideas that are important (this is for seminar tomorrow)  There will be a homework check to participate!

Work on your social studies project!

Rubrics have been posted to Google classroom.  Rubric 1 is used for your research notes and your survey.  Rubric 2 is used for your podcast or broadcast.  Check it out!

ELA: Study for your comprehension test. The test questions (almost verbatim) are on the study guide on Google Classroom. 

Science:  
1 - Read the Water Quality Information pages for pH and dissolved oxygen (DO).  Complete the Water Quality Properties chart (back side of today's notes) for pH and dissolved oxygen (DO).  Follow directions.  
2 - BRING BACK YOUR SIGNED POND WATER PERMISSION FORM IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE THIS. 
3 - Give your Estuarium field trip permission form to your parents.  Remind them to pay for the trip in Orgs Online.  Bring your signed permission form to your homeroom teacher.   

Math 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Test Tomorrow on Angles
4th&5th - none

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Science: 
1- Read the Water Quality Information pages for temperature and hardness.  Complete the Water Quality Properties chart (back side of today's notes) for these two properties.  Follow directions.  
2 - Bring back your signed pond water testing permission form if you have not done this already.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Review Sheet due Tomorrow; Test Thursday
4th & 5th - Animal Project due tomorrow

Monday, October 29,2018

Science:  Finish today's classwork ("Stop Pointless Pollution!" article and questions) if you did not finish during class. Bring back your signed pond water testing permission form if you did not bring it back already. 

Social Studies:  Test on Wed.  Be prepared!  

ELA: 
1. Finish ATTWN manuscript document discussion questions (see Google Classroom). 
2.Study vocabulary! Test tomorrow or Wednesday. 
3.Study spelling bee list. Class-wide bee the week of 12/10.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Review Sheet due Wed 10/31; Test Thurs 11/1
4th & 5th - Test tomorrow (Tues 10/30); Project due Wed 10/31

Friday, October 26, 2018

ELA: 
1. Finish ATTWN Epilogue discussion questions (see Google Classroom). 
2.Study vocabulary! Test next week. 
3.Study spelling bee list. Class-wide bee the week of 12/10

Science:  Read Section 3.3 (Freshwater Pollution, pages 114 - 123 in your science textbook) and take notes using the header style.  Bring back your signed permission form for the pond water field experience.  

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Review Sheet due Wed 10/31 and Test Thursday 11/1
4th & 5th - Review Sheet due Mon 10/29, Test Tuesday 10/30, Project due 10/31

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Link for Science Class:  
Quizizz practice quizzes - use these codes:  

• 744507 (Water Properties)
• 697283 (Water Cycle)

Science homework: Study for tomorrow's quiz.  Study your notes (pages 1-6 in science binder) and these topics: water properties, water on Earth, water cycle, freshwater vocab.  Use the links below for review.

Water Underground ANSWER KEY
Freshwater Vocabulary notes

Water Cycle and Water on Earth notes 
Water Properties notes
Quizlet - Water Properties
Quizlet - Freshwater & the Water Cycle

Social Studies:  Study your notes from Quarter 2. Flocabulary Bill of Rights Quiz tomorrow!  

You have a test next Wednesday, October 31.  Here is the list of documents you may bring to the open note test:

Discovery Ed:  American Values
Bill of Rights, Paraphrased Bill of Rights, Scenarios
New Unit Vocabulary/Westward
What is Democracy? notes
Crazy for this Democracy reading/questions
America Ch.9 section 1, 2 and 4 notes
Lewis and Clark WebQuest
ATSOU 3: Mapping

ELA: 
1. Finish ATTWN Ch. 16 discussion questions (see Google Classroom). 
2.Study vocabulary! Test next week. 
3.Study spelling bee list. Class-wide bee the week of 12/10.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - finish google classroom assignment from class today
4th & 5th - Review Sheet due Mon 10/29, Test Tues 10/30, Project due Wed 10/31

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Social Studies:  Finish your Lewis and Clark webquest.

ELA: Finish ATTWN Ch. 15 discussion questions (see Google Classroom). Study vocabulary! Test next week.

Science:  Finish the Aquifer Lab if you did not finish during class today.  Study for Friday's quiz on water properties, freshwater, water cycle, and water on Earth.  Study pages 1-6 in your science binder and use the links below to review. 
Freshwater Vocabulary notes
Water Cycle and Water on Earth notes 
Water Properties notes
Quizlet - Water Properties
Quizlet - Freshwater & the Water Cycle

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Social Studies:  Read America Chapter 9, section 1 and take notes.  Study your new vocabulary definitions.

Science:  Review today's notes on Freshwater Vocabulary.  Click here or here to hear the groundwater song as you study.  Study for Friday's quiz on water properties, freshwater, water cycle, and water on Earth.  Study pages 1-6 in your science binder and use the links below to review. 
Freshwater Vocabulary notes
Water Cycle and Water on Earth notes 
Water Properties notes
Quizlet - Water Properties
Quizlet - Freshwater & the Water Cycle

ELA: Finish Ch. 14 discussion questions (see Google Classroom). Study vocabulary!

Math: thatquiz

Monday, October 22, 2018

Science:  Finish the Watershed Lab if you did not finish during class today.  Study!  Quiz Friday on these topics: water properties, water cycle, water on Earth, freshwater.  Study pages 1-4 in your binder and check this page frequently during the week for additional study links. 
Quizlet word sets to study:
Water Properties
Freshwater & Water Cycle 

Social Studies:  Define the following terms:
Westward Unit Vocab
1.  judicial review    2.  expedition    3.  continental divide    4.  nationalism    5.  blockade
6.  Indian Removal   7.  War of 1812      8.  commodity     9.  Trail of Tears     10.  decree      
11.  Cumberland Gap     12.  exploit    13.  frontier


Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - thatquiz

4th & 5th: Animal project due Oct 31st

ELA: If I gave you a composition notebook today, please bring me one to replace it. Also, STUDY YOUR VOCABULARY. Test soon.

Friday October 19, 2018

Parents:  Students received their 1st quarter report cards today.  Please sign and return the report card envelope so that we know you have seen the student's report card.  If you also received a DEP, please sign the DEP and return it with the report card envelope.  

Math:make sure you are caught up on thatquiz

4th & 5th: Animal project due Oct 31st

ELA: Finish ATTWN Ch. 13 discussion questions (see Google Classroom). If you haven't already, bring in a composition notebook, label it, and place it in the metal cabinet.

Science:  Finish both Flocabulary assignments:  "Water" and "Water Cycle." The Quiz portion of each module counts as a quiz grade - use your notes, textbook, Flocabulary lyrics, and other resources to help you with the quiz.  Finish any other assignments from this week if you have not done them yet.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

ELA: Finish ATTWN Ch. 12 discussion questions (see Google Classroom). If you haven't already, bring in a composition notebook, label it, and place it in the metal cabinet.

Math: thatquiz

Science:  Finish the Water on Earth lab if you did not finish during class. 

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Links for Science:
Annotated Diagram - USGS
Water Cycle - APEC water
Nat Geo - Water Cycle
Water Cycle 
What is the Water Cycle?

Quiz Yourself:
Water Cycle Quiz
Another Quiz 

Science:  
1) Finish your diagrams of water properties (on your Properties of Water notes) if you did not finish in class today. Label your diagrams. 
2) Finish the Water Cycle descriptions and diagrams (FRONT SIDE ONLY of this handout) if you did not finish in class today.  Follow directions.  Diagrams should include labels and color. Use the quiz links above to test your knowledge of the water cycle. 

Social Studies:  Finish paraphrasing the Bill of Rights using the graphic organizer provided.   Review the material on google classroom for your social studies project:  We the People/Legacy of Our Democracy.

ELA: Finish Ch. 11 discussion questions (on Google Classroom). If you haven't already, bring in a composition notebook, label it, and put it in the metal cabinet. 

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - thatquiz
4th & 5th - finish #1-9 from class (writing equations from slope and point)

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Social Studies:  Complete the Flocabulary assignment "A More Perfect Union".  (Watch the video, read short passages, answer the comprehension questions, and take the quiz)

Math: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd: thatquiz

4th & 5th: practice on IXL (algebra section S.15 Write equation in standard form; S.7 Slope-Intercept form: write an equation from a graph; S.8 Slope-Intercept form: write an equation)

Science:  Review the water properties we have discussed in class so far (polarity, cohesion, surface tension, and capillary action).

Rubric for Writing Project

Expectations for 2nd Quarter Writing Assignment

1. You will choose one of the following. You will write at least 12
original poems. You will write between 1000- 1200 word story. You
will write a nonfiction piece, using at least 10 subheadings with a
paragraph under each subheading.

2. You will use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.  Poetry
will be titled and needs to show emotion and figurative language.

3. You will have learned something about the writing process.

4. You will have shown proof of editing.

5. You will create a hardcover book, with a colorful title.  

6. This will be complete by 12/14.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Science:  
1 - Finish reading Section 2.1 (pages 46-51 in your blue science textbook) and take notes using the headings to guide you.  Follow directions given in class.  
2 - If you have not finished "Energy for NC's Future,"  finish the writing prompts (page 2 of this handout).  This was assigned after the quiz in class on Friday, October 5.  

Social Studies:  Go to your Google classroom account and review the project that you will be completing in Mr. E's class over the next couple of weeks.  

Math: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd - thatquiz
4th & 5th - thatquiz and finish stained glass activity (including coloring)

ELA:
1. Finish Ch. 10 discussion questions (see Google Classroom).
2. If you didn't bring in a composition notebook at the beginning of the year,
please get one, label it, and store it in the metal cabinet in Ms. Scott's room.

Two Sentence Response

You need to write two sentences about what you want to write about this quarter.  The first sentence is what you want to write about and the second sentence details why.

Legacy Art Due Wednesday 10/17

Your Legacy and art work will be due this Wednesday.

Friday, October 5, 2018

ELA: 
a) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods: Finish Ch. 9 questions (on Google Classroom). 
b) EVERYONE: You were asked at the beginning of the year to bring a composition notebook for ELA. If you didn't get one or misplaced the one you got, please buy one over fall break. You will need it for Quarter 2.

Math: Everyone should be caught up with "thatquiz" assignments. If you haven't completed those or if you haven't turned in your take home test (1st,2nd&3rd), complete by Tuesday October 8th by 11:59pm for a late grade. Take home test items should be shared through google or email.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

If you have not paid for the 8th grade field trip (9/26) to the NC History Museum, please pay through the Orgs Online system.  We sent reminder emails to parents who still need to submit payment.  Thanks so much!  

Social Studies:  James Madison Independent Study.  After watching the two introductory videos in class today you should have started your research.

Create a Google Doc where you answer the following questions:

A.  Who was James Madison
B.  Why is he called the architect of the U.S. Constitution?
C.  What was his process?
D.  Who influenced his writing and what influenced his writing?

You should cite a minimum of 3 sources (copy and paste the website links) to your google doc.
NO WIKI!

Your answers to the questions should be posted using bullet points.  DO NOT WRITE PARAGRAPHS!

EX:  A.  Who was James Madison?
         * close friend of Thomas Jefferson
         * 4th U.S. President

Work on this tonight and in tomorrow's class after the test.  This will be the first graded assignment for Quarter 2.

ELA: 4th & 5th periods only: Finish reading Ch. 9 and complete discussion questions (see Google Classroom).

Math: No newly assigned homework. End of quarter is tomorrow!!! All assignments need to be turned in by hand or submitted online.

Science:  Study for your science quiz.  Use Monday's blog post to see review links, class notes, and practice quizzes.  End of quarter is tomorrow.  Finish any incomplete assignments (if this applies to you).  

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Energy Conservation Links for Science:
Chapter 5, Section 4 (pages 179-182)
31 Ways to Save Energy
Saving Energy Around the Home 
Energy Conservation for Kids 
Energy Efficiency

Science homework:  1)  Finish the front side  of the Energy Conservation assignment  if you did not finish during class today.  Use the links above.  2)   Study for your quiz on Friday.  Look on Monday's post for study links and the review sheet.  

ELA: Complete the Google form with your vocabulary word, part of speech, and definition (due today). Finish the vocabulary mini-poster project (due Friday). See Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies:  Open note test on Friday.  Be prepared.  Warm Up check tomorrow for a quiz grade.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd periods - take home test due tomorrow (Thurs Oct 4th)

Tuesday October 2, 2018

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - test on equations tomorrow; Take Home Test due Thursday October 4th
4th & 5th - test on sequences, graphing lines, and slope tomorrow

Social Studies:  Your Google Slide project was due yesterday.  If you have not shared it with me do so immediately to avoid further point deductions.  Projects cannot be accepted after Friday, October 5th.  

Study Guide for the OPEN NOTE TEST on Friday, October 5th:
(Gather these PAPER items and bring them to class on Friday.  Computers will NOT be used for the open note test)

Vocabulary definitions (Gov Unit Vocabulary)
Mecklenburg Declaration and Declaration of Independence Worksheet
Constitution Worksheet with Preamble study
Fill in the Blank Worksheet/History Alive (classwork tomorrow)

Monday, October 1, 2018

Science:  1) Finish your Energy Proposal.  Presentations begin tomorrow.  2) Study for the quiz on Friday.  The quiz will cover physical / chemical changes, balancing equation, conservation of mass, and energy.  Study pages 17 - 23 in your science binder.  Use the links below for review.

Review Links for Science Quiz:
Study Guide
Physical and Chemical Changes vocabulary
Energy vocabulary 
Notes - Physical & Chemical change
Notes - Balancing Equations
Notes - Energy
Practice quizzes:  Go to Quizizz and enter these codes: 
604019 - phys/chemical changes, 
523935 - phys/chemical changes & properties
895256 - chemical reactions
134250 - balancing equations

Math: All classes have a test Wed; use Review sheet to prepare for test (answers can be submitted in thatquiz)
1st, 2nd & 3rd: Take Home Test due Thursday Oct 4th
4th & 5th: Slope Name due tomorrow Tues Oct 2nd and finish CW (cheesy riddle)

Quote Project

You will need to research and find 4 quotes that you feel best describes who you are at this moment.  You will write each quote and the needed information on a different slide.
You will create a google slide show with the following information:
1)  How has each quote influenced you?
2) Who wrote the quote and when was it written?
3)  How will you adhere to the quote?
4)  On a separate slide, write your own quote and what it means to you.  This should be at least a paragraph.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Science: Finish your slides for the Energy Proposal.  Study the rubric (posted on Tuesday; scroll down) and follow the guidelines for good/bad presentation slides.  Presentations begin on Tuesday. 

Math: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd: thatquiz; review sheet completed by Wed 10/3(also available in thatquiz to check answers; Test Wed 10/3; Take Home Test due Thurs 10/4

4th & 5th: Slope name art due Tuesday 10/2; Test Wed 10/3

ELA: 

• Finish ATTWN Ch. 8 Discussion Questions. 
• ATTWN vocabulary test Monday. 
• ATTWN Ch. 1-8 comprehension test Tuesday. See Google Classroom for study guide questions.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Links for Science Class:
Good and Bad Presentation Slides - all group members must view this BEFORE copying the template
1st period Energy Proposal Template
2nd Period Energy Proposal Template
3rd Period Energy Proposal Template
4th Period Energy Proposal Template
5th Period Energy Proposal Template

Science: Work on your Energy Proposal slides.  Follow the project instructions and use the Energy Proposal Rubric as you plan your presentation.  

Social Studies:  Field trip tomorrow.  Bring your lunch and wear comfortable walking shoes.  We will leave promptly at 8:30am.  

Study your new unit vocabulary (government)
Finish your Flocabulary assignment from today's class on the Declaration of Independence.  The quiz grade will be recorded.

ELA: (1) Finish ATTWN Ch. 7 Discussion Questions. (2) Study ATTWN vocabulary. Test is likely Monday.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - thatquiz, in class test Wed Oct 3rd, Take Home Test due Thurs Oct 4th

4th & 5th - thatquiz

Monday Sept 24, 2018

Math: 1st & 2nd - thatquiz
3rd - make sure you have completed ALL thatquiz assignments
4th & 5th - finish cheesy riddle (may have finished in class)
All classes - Test Wed Oct 3, 2018

Science: Read the Energy Proposal instructions if you did not finish reading them in class.  Finish the Energy Proposal draft on the back if you did not finish during class. If you are working with a partner, each person must complete the draft / outline for the energy choice you selected. 

ELA: Finish ATTWN Ch. 6 discussion questions.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Social Studies:  Write down the generalization that you created in class.  Write a 1 paragraph reflection about this prompt:  What is the legacy of Voyager Academy? DO NOT share this paragraph with me.  We will talk about your responses on Monday.

The following students need to turn in permission slips for next Wednesday's field trip:
Elizabeth, Jackson, Jonathan, Rhian, Lydia, Glenn, Mali, Caroline, Will, Toni, Nate, Morgan, Ayanna, Dylan B., Ru, Madison P, Amonti, Evan, Dominic, Alyssa, Aidan, Chrissy, Juan

You cannot get on the bus and leave campus without it.  Thank you.

Math: make sure you are caught up on thatquiz

Science:  Finish the Energy Comparison Chart if you did not finish during class on Friday.  Use the links posted on Thursday.  If you did not finish the Fossil Fuels assignment (due Thursday, 9/20), you also need to finish this and bring it to class on Monday.  Use Chapter 5, Section 1 to help. 

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Science:  1) Finish the "Fossil Fuels" assignment by Friday.  2) The Energy Comparison Chart is classwork on Thursday and Friday.  Use the links below and the green textbooks for your research.  If you do not finish the chart by the end of class on Friday, please finish it by Monday, 9/24. 

Resources for the Energy Comparison Chart:

• Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy
• BBC Bite Size - scroll down; use all 3 pages
• Virtual Science Fair - click tabs on the left; view the animations
• University of Manchester - click any type of energy; read the pros/cons
• EIA Energy Kids 

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

ELA: 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th period-Finish reading Ch. 5 of ATTWN, and complete the discussion questions on Google Classroom. 2nd period-If you didn't finish the Ch. 4 questions, make sure you do and turn them in.

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - thatquiz
4th: make tables for 1-5 on half sheet
5th: makes tables for 1, 4, 3, 6, 9

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Science:  Finish the Flocabulary assignments if you did not finish during class today.  Bring the Fossil Fuels assignment to class tomorrow; it is not homework. 

Social Studies:  New Unit Vocabulary (New Government)
1.  democracy
2.  republic
3.  Articles of Confederation
4.  precedent
5.  judicial review
6.  compromise
7.  veto
8.  ratify
9.  Federalists
10. Anti-Federalists
11.Bill of Rights
12.  amendment
13.  bicameral
14.  popular sovereignty

*make flash cards

Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - thatquiz
4th & 5th - No HW

Group Business Project due Monday 9/24

You will be creating a business idea and presenting it on Friday. Please use the following in your presentation.
What is the name of your business?
What is the objective of your business?
Who is the expected comsumer(s) of your merchandise?
What is the competition for your business?
What is the expected profit margin for your business?
What are the expected expenses for your business?
Please list your expected inventory with prices. How did you come up with your price?
You will need a commericial and a presentation by Friday. You can film your commericial and send it to me or do it live.