Monday, September 30,2019

Science: Quiz on Wednesday, October 2. Use the links below to review and study.
- Notes on Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy
- Quizlet Vocabulary - Energy
- Quizizz Practice codes: 203351, 183706, 575111   
- Renewable Fuels - video and quiz
- Fossil Fuels - slideshow and quiz
- Natural Resources - slideshow and quiz

Social Studies: Finish your Constitution fill in the blank Worksheet if you did not complete it in class. Use the Study Guide to prepare for Friday's TEST.

Study Guide TEST 3:
New unit Vocab (Articles of Confederation-U.S.Constitution)
NC Ch.6 Section 1 and 2 notes
Flocabulary "A More Perfect Union"
School House of Rock "3 Ring Government"
Constitution W. Sheet
History Alive Fill in the Blank

Warm Up Check on Wednesday (Quiz Grade)

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish Flocabulary (Onomatopoeia) if you didn't in class.

Math:
1st & 4th - Test tomorrow on sequences, graphing, and slope.

2nd, 3rd, 5th - Review sheet due tomorrow; test on equations Wed 

Wednesday Sept 25, 2019

Math:
1st & 4th - 80 minutes in IXL due Sun Sept 29th
Review Sheet due Monday Sept 30th
Test on sequences, graphing, and slope Tuesday Oct 1st

2nd, 3rd & 5th - 80 minutes in IXL due Sun Sept 29th
Review Sheet due Tuesday Oct 1st
Test on equations Wednesday Oct 2nd

Science:  
- Energy Proposal is due Monday - be ready to present. Be sure you share your slideshow with me: kgraham@voyageracademy.net  
- Quiz on Energy on Wednesday, October 2. Study links below.
Quizlet Vocabulary - Energy
Quizizz Practice codes: 203351, 183706, 575111   

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Social Studies:  Complete the Legacy assignment on google classroom.  You must answer the questions in chronological order and justify your answers to #5 and 6.  (Quiz grade)
DO NOT SUBMIT THE DOC!  I will check it TOMORROW.

Science:  Work on your Energy Proposal.  Your slideshow is due on Monday, September 30. Consult the project rubric as you complete your presentation. 

Math:
1st & 4th - Finished your Slope Name Art and turn it in (many turned in during class today)
80 minutes in IXL due Sun Sept 29th
Review Sheet due Mon Sept 30th
Test on Sequences, graphing using tables or intercepts, and slope Tuesday Oct 1st

2nd, 3rd, & 5th - thatquiz variables on both sides #2
Review Sheet due Tuesday Oct 1st

Test on equations Wednesday Oct 2nd

Monday, September 23, 2019

Links for Science:
Good vs Bad Presentation Slides
Energy Proposal Template- copy, share with your group, and edit the slides

Science: 
Finish the draft of your Energy Proposal if you did not finish in class.  View the Good vs Bad Presentation slideshow (linked above).  Energy Proposals are due Monday, September 30.

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish No Red Ink work if you didn't in class.
3rd period: Finish ATTWN Ch. 9 work if you didn't in class.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods: Finish ATTWN Ch. 10 work if you didn't in class.

Social Studies:  Read NC Ch.6 section 2 and take notes.  Use the notetaking 101 tips!

FIELD TRIP REMINDERS:

Departure:  High School Front Lot at 7:30 sharp.  Please arrive by 7:15!

Arrival:  Middle School Lot at 4:00.  Parents please arrive by 3:50.

Students need to bring snacks and a packed lunch.  They may also bring money for use at the gift shop.  Phones are allowed but will be prohibited on future trips if any issues occur during the day.

Thank you!

Math: IXL due Sun Sept 29th
1st and 4th- slope name art
2nr, 3rd, 5th: thatquiz variables on both sides equations

Friday, September 20, 2019

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish No Red Ink if you didn't in class.
Finish vocabulary mini-poster, due Monday. If you didn't have any time to work on it in class, you can take an extra day.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods: Finish ATTWN Ch.9 work.
3rd period: Submit ATTWN Vocabulary, Part 2 Google Form (on Google Classroom).
Optional: Comprehension test bonus assignment, due Friday.

Science:  
Finish the Energy Comparison Chart if you did not finish during class on Thursday/Friday.  Use the websites linked on the blog earlier this week. 

One Sentence Quiz

You will need to write one sentence using at least two different senses.  You will be graded on sentence structure and using appropriate description.  Remember capitalization, punctuation, and details.

Picture Book Dummy Book

Your Dummy Book is due 10/4.  This should show me a rough draft of your picture book story and some of your illustrations.  Illustrations should be a sketch and in pencil.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

FIELD TRIP Payments need to be made at CHARTERPAY.org and permission slips need to be turned in to homeroom teacher. If you have issues, please contact Mrs. Higdon at thigdon@voyageracademy.net. 

Links for Science:
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

Math: 80 minutes in IXL due Sun 9/22

1st & 4th - finish cheesy riddle

2nd, 3rd & 5th - thatquiz equations with like terms

Social Studies:  Complete the "A More Perfect Union" Flocabulary assignment by Monday, September 23.  (Video, vocab cards, read and respond and the quiz)  No re-takes on the quiz and late points will be deducted if the deadline is not met.  

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Vocabulary mini-posters due Monday (or Tuesday if you didn't have time to work today in class).

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

FIELD TRIP Payments need to be made at CHARTERPAY.org and permission slips need to be turned in to homeroom teacher. If you have issues, please contact Mrs. Higdon at thigdon@voyageracademy.net. 

Links for Science:
Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy
Power Up!
You Have the Power
Fossil Fuels

Science homework: Finish ALL Flocabulary assignments (Acids & Bases) if you have not finished yet. Finish the Fossil Fuels assignment from class today.  Use Chapter 5, Section 1 from the green books to help you. 

Social Studies:  Define your new unit vocabulary (government)

Articles of Confederation
veto
ratify
compromise
precedent
amendments
republic
popular sovereignty
democracy
judicial review
Federalists
Anti-federalists
Bill of Rights
bicameral
bill
United States Constitution

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Work on vocabulary mini-poster (due Monday).

Math: 80 minutes IXL due Sun Sept 22nd
1st & 4th - finish graphing lines from google classroom tables
2nd, 3rd & 5th - thatquiz like terms and thatquiz 1&2 step equations #2

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

FIELD TRIP Payments need to be made at CHARTERPAY.org and permission slips need to be turned in to homeroom teacher. If you have issues, please contact Mrs. Higdon at thigdon@voyageracademy.net. 

Social Studies:  Seminar 2 tomorrow. Topics are as follows:
1-Dress Code
2-Happiness
3-Dress Code
4-Happiness
5-Dress Code

Students need to find a recent news story or article related to the topic of discussion.  Make sure that the article is current (can be from the last year).  Read your selected article and take notes on the main points.  Be prepared to share your information in seminar tomorrow.  (HW Check)

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish ATTWN Ch. 8 work if you didn't in class.
Study vocabulary (test tomorrow).
Review comprehension study guide (test Thursday).

Math: 80 minutes in IXL due Sun Sept 22nd
1st & 4th - complete tables in google classroom
2nd/3rd/5th - finish worksheet from class (both sides)

Monday, September 16, 2019

Science: Quiz tomorrow!  Study pages 10-21 in your science binder.  Use the links below to study and review. 
Atoms & Periodic Table Groups
Physical & Chemical Changes
Practice questions - Phys/Chemical changes
Practice questions - Periodic Table
Practice questions - Acids & Bases
Acids & Bases - watch the video & take the quiz
Physical & Chemical Changes - watch the video & take the quiz
Periodic Table - watch the video & take the quiz
Phys / Chemical Changes Quizizz code:829305
Acids / Bases Quizizz code: 982088
Metals / Nonmetals / Metalloids Quizizz code:  748716
Chemical Reactions Quizizz code: 751714

ELA:

Read 20+ minutes.

Study ATTWN vocabulary (test Wednesday).

Look over ATTWN Ch. 1-8 comprehension study guide (test Thursday).

  

Social Studies:  Study!  Test tomorrow.

https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2604355#.XXlQJihKiM8

Math: 80 minutes IXL due Sunday Sept 22nd
1st&4th period - finish google classroom classwork; thatquiz
2nd, 3rd & 5th - thatquiz 1 step equations and 2 step equations

Friday, September 13, 2019

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes per day.
Finish Identifying Verbs (NRI) if you didn't in class.
Finish reading ATTWN Ch. 7 and complete the discussion questions. (If you didn't check out a copy of the book, you can find the entire text of the novel online here.)

Math: 80 minutes in IXL due Sunday Sept 15th

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Links for Science: 
ChemBalancer
Balancing Act
Acids & Bases - watch the video & take the quiz
Physical & Chemical Changes - watch the video & take the quiz
Periodic Table - watch the video & take the quiz

Science homework: Finish the handouts from class if you did not finish during class. Study for your quiz next week!
Atoms & Periodic Table Groups
Physical & Chemical Changes
Practice questions - Phys/Chemical changes
Practice questions - Periodic Table
Practice questions - Acids & Bases

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
3rd period: Do ATTWN Ch. 6 discussion questions (GC).

Social Studies:  Finish your America 5.4 notes.  Study, study, study for TEST 2.

Math: 80 minutes in IXL due Sun 9/15 (all classes)
1st/4th - missing term and sequence thatquizzes
2nd/3rd/5th - order of operations thatquiz

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
3rd period: Finish Ch. 5 discussion questions if you didn't in class.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods: Finish Ch. 6 reading and discussion questions if you didn't in class.

Don't forget to follow Ms. Scott's Istagram: @heyheymsscott

Weebly is user-UNfriendly so I'm trying to start a class web page on a different platform. I'll keep you updated!

Social Studies:  Read America Ch.5 section 1 and take notes.  Study for your test.

Math: 80 minutes of IXL due Sunday Sept 15th (all classes)
1st & 4th - finish activity at student.desmos.com (Codes: 1st: 4XHE9E or 4th: AVAEPZ)
2nd, 3rd & 5th - thatquiz (4 assignments - add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers)

Science: 
Periodic table project due tomorrow! Submit your summary in Google classroom.  Check the rubric for the project to be sure you included all required parts.  Do your best!
Quiz next week on periodic table groups, physical/chemical changes, and properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Links for Science:
Balancing Equations - Click "game" and work until you complete Level 3
ChemBalancer 
Balancing Act

Science:
- Finish pages 1-2 (front and back of first page) on the Physical & Chemical Changes review packet.
 - Periodic Table project is due Thursday, September 12.  Follow instructions and use the rubric to check your work.  The rubric is found on the last page of the project instructions.  The summary should be submitted in Google classroom (instructions for summary are in Google classroom). 
- Quiz next week - Tuesday, 9/17.  Study your notes on the periodic table and physical/chemical changes.  Use the Quizlet word sets below to review:
Atoms & Periodic Table Groups
Physical and Chemical Changes

Social Studies:  Define vocab and add to unit list:
colonialism, colony, militia, Loyalist, Patriot, Lords Proprietors, backcountry, rebellion, naval stores, charter, quit rent, ranger, frontier, treason, customs duty, petition, alliance, blockade, Continental Congress
*new words are in bold print

STUDY GUIDE for test on 9/17

Regulator Movement powerpoint
Unit Vocabulary
4.3 Immigrants to NC graphic organizer
America's Revolutionary Spirit Graphic Organizer
Map of 13 Colonies
ATSOU 1 and 2 Graphic organizers (window and graffiti wall)
Mecklenburg Declaration 
Meck Dec/Dec of Independence comparison worksheet
America Ch. 5 section 1 and 4 notes

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes
Finish Forming Plural Possessives (NRI) if you didn't in class.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods: Finish ATTWN Ch. 5 and the discussion questions if you didn't in class

Math: 80 minutes of IXL due Sunday Sept 15th
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Monday, September 9, 2019

Science: 
- Physical & Chemical Changes Lab due tomorrow. 
 - Periodic Table project is due Thursday, September 12.  Follow instructions and use the rubric to check your work.  The rubric is found on the last page of the project instructions.  The summary should be submitted in Google classroom (instructions for summary are in Google classroom). 
- Quiz next week!  Study your notes on the periodic table and physical/chemical changes.  Use the Quizlet word sets below to review:
Atoms & Periodic Table Groups
Physical and Chemical Changes

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish grammar (NRI) if you didn't in class.
3rd period only: Finish Ch. 4 questions if you didn't in class.

Science Olympiad Interest Meeting tomorrow at 4:00 in the High School commons area. 

Math: 80 minutes in IXL due Sun Sept 15th (date range Sept 9th-15th)
2nd/3rd/5th - Transformations Test tomorrow Wed Sept 10th

Friday, September 6, 2019

Social Studies:  Flocabulary due on Monday.  Make sure that you do not rush.  You can only take the quiz one time.  

You should also be prepared to present your summary of one part of the Mecklenburg Declaration on Monday.

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish Forming Singular Possessives on NRI.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods: Finish reading ATTWN Ch. 4 and answering discussion questions (GC).

Science: Your periodic table project is due Thursday, September 12.  Remember to write your summary and submit in Google classroom.  Instructions for the summary are posted in Google classroom. 

Math: All Classes have 80 minutes in IXL due Sun Sept 8th by midnight

1st & 4th - Thatquiz Equations #3

2nd - Finish review sheet
2nd/3rd & 5th - Test Tuesday Sept 10th

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Social Studies:  Complete the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Flocabulary assignments:  Video, vocab cards, questions and quiz.  Your responses are due by Friday morning 9/6.

ALL CHAPERONE SPOTS FOR OUR FIELD TRIP ARE TAKEN.  If you would like to drive and chaperone please let me know.  Your cost would be $0.  :)

Science: 
- Finish the Flocabulary assignments for Physical & Chemical Changes.
- Use these  Quizizz Review codes: 348918 and 016504.
- Periodic Table Project is due on Tuesday, September 10. Follow instructions you were given in class. The rubric for the project is on the last page of the instructions. 

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes. (Don't forget to write books you finish on your book bingo card.)
Finish Plurals/Possessives (NRI) if you didn't in class.
3RD PERIOD: ATTWN Ch. 3 discussion questions (GC)

IF YOU HAVE INSTAGRAM, FOLLOW @heyheymsscott. (If your Instagram handle/profile pic do not resemble your name/face, please message me your name and handle.)

Math:
1st/4th - Thatquiz Equations #2 and #3 (added another due to missing school Thursday)
80 min IXL due Sun 9/8

2nd/3rd/5th - Project Due (transformations poster); 
Review Sheet due Thursday 9/5; 
Test Friday 9/6; 
80 min IXL due Sun 9/8

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Science Link - 
Changes in State

Social Studies:  Loyalist/Patriot mini project due tomorrow.  Be prepared to present.

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Study ATTWN vocabulary.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods: Finish reading Ch. 3; complete discussion questions.

Math:
1st & 4th Periods - Thatquiz Equations #1 
80 min in IXL due Sun Sept 8th  (date range Aug 29 - Sept 8th)

2nd, 3rd & 5th Periods - Transformations projects need to be turned in (Wed or Thurs)
Review Sheet due Thursday Sept 5th
Test on Translations, Reflections, Rotations, and Dilations Friday Sept 6th
80 min in IXL due Sun Sept 8th (date range Aug 29 - Sept 8th)