Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Core Connections:  

Please note: I likely will be in several meetings and appointments today during and after school hours.  I will check email this evening. 

1. (Required) Watch this video.  Great Backyard Bird Count 2021 Results:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2SW9t04O2M&list=RDCMUC5Lz88Rt3GT75YT2ORAmaMQ&index=9

2. (Required) Fill out the Google Attendance Form.  

3. (Optional, but highly encouraged) Two choices of speakers who will discuss how diversity in birding is better science and an environmental justice issue.  

a. If you want to sign up and participate in Dr. Lanham's lecture today, use this link  https://www.eenorthcarolina.org/

b. Watch the podcast for Deja Perkins on how/why she started Black Birders Week.  Or listen to the podcast from https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/41562/20200603/organizers-behind-blackbirdersweek-tackle-race-and-privilege-outdoors-and-their-favorite-birds

4. (Optional, but highly encouraged)  Black History Month 8th grade poster contest submission:  The theme is Reflection.  

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Complete attendance question by 1pm

Complete Review Writing Equations (slides)

2nd: Complete attendance question by 1pm

Work in IXL AA5 (85 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

Optional Extra Credit: Factoring Crossword Puzzle (see google classroom for more details)

ELA:

Vegetarian essay highlighting (GC).

Social Studies:

1.  Complete trading card 3 and be prepared to share it in class tomorrow for a homework grade.  Make sure that you follow the directions to receive full credit.

2.  Read over the notes from last night's video on the Emancipation Proclamation (In GC).

Science:

1- Take your quiz (link posted in GC).

2 - Extra Credit opportunity tonight  - online seminar: Fighting Covid from the Frontlines.  See link and information about credit for this assignment in GC.