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7th Grade:
LITERATURE:
Christmas Carol Literature test: THURS 12/17
Be ready to turn in your homework packet: summary worksheets for both Acts
(2 pages-both sides), Act 1 questions #1-5 (notebook paper), Act 2 worksheets.
Previously assigned . . .
Summarize Act 2, scenes 1,2,& 3 on the worksheet I gave you--make sure to
define the vocabulary words that appear on the sides and as footnotes to the
text of the play. DUE TUES 12/15
New trimester! Class AR goal: 100% for 100% You can make it happen!
Reading logs due on Mondays . . . no exceptions
Writing
previously assigned . . .
Christmas Memories--1st draft due WEDS 12/9 (typed--12 pt font double-spaced)
Final draft of your Christmas memories narrative: DUE MON 12/14
Vocabulary:
No more vocab in 2009!
Science:
Chapter 4 test: THURS 12/17
Be ready to turn in your Ch 4 homework packet: workbook, test prep, Review
and Reinforce worksheets. IF BY CHANCE . . . you ended up with 2 copies of
section 3 and didn't get a section 2, I have added a copy to my "science
handouts & notes" section of this web site and you should be able to view
and/or copy it OR you can get a copy from Mrs. Schulte tomorrow and complete
it at recess or lunch.. However, if you don't have it in your packet, it
will not be graded down for not having it. HOMEWORK PACKET : 20 POINTS
Lunch Bunch Study group: WEDNESDAY AT LUNCH--bring your R&R and any questions!
Chapter 4 test prep is due WEDS 12/16
Ch 4 Test Prep: pg. 126-127 #1-16, 18-26 DUE WEDS 12/16
Chapter 4.1 and 4.2: workbook, Cornell notes, and key terms DUE THURS 12/10
Section 4.1
• Review the term “mask” as it relates to genes
• Why are there so many variations in skin color?
• How does environment affect genes?
• How do boy’s chromosomes differ from girl’s?
• Define “sex-linked trait” IYOW
• Why are boys more likely to have a sex-linked trait?
• Describe a carrier IYOW
• What is a pedigree?
Section 4.2
• How do you acquire a genetic disorder?
• Describe the symptoms of hemophilia
• Describe the symptoms of sickle-cell disease
• Describe the symptoms of cystic fibrosis
• Describe the symptoms of Down syndrome
• Describe three ways genetic counselors can help someone determine the
chances of carrying an allele for a genetic disorder
Section 4.3
• Compare/contrast inbreeding and hybridization
• Compare/contrast the cloning of plants vs. animals
• Describe three possible benefits from the various types of genetic
engineering
• How is DNA evidence used to help catch criminals?
• Why did scientists want to identify the entire human genome sequence?
Chapter 4 Test THURS 12/17
Science Fair proposal DUE WEDS 12/16 Just bring a copy of the Science
Buddies project that you have selected along with your scientific question
and hypothesis (typed--start saving all science fair documents on your
computer--this will come in handy when it is time to create your display
board)
previously assigned . . .
Scientist Reports DUE WEDS 12/9 See link on "How to Write a Bibliography"
on this website for an example of how to write a bibliography for Internet
resources--if there is no author listed, you may leave that out.
Look up your scientist on the Internet this weekend . . . print out articles
from your sources for your scientist report (minimum is 3). Bring those to
class on Monday along with 6-8 notecards. We will work on taking notes for a
research paper in class on Monday. Your homework is JUST to bring printouts
of your article and the empty notecards.
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8th Grade:
Writing:
Scientist Reports DUE MON 12/14 (revised)
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Please bring back your "Little Buddy" and "Road Not Taken" essays for your
portfolios TUES 12/1
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Science:
Ch 6 Test THURS 12/17 LUNCH BUNCH ON WEDNESDAY
Ch 6 test prep in book: #1-16,18 DUE TUES 12/15
Homework packet due: workbook, test prep and R&R
Science Fair proposal DUE TUES 12/15
Scientist Reports DUE MON 12/14 (revised)
8th: Chapter 6 Cornell Notes and Key Terms DUE THURSDAY 12/10
Define the key terms from Chapter 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 Put them all on one
page in your lab book, but label and hi-lite each section.
Ch 6.1
• Describe in your own words the difference between the 3 temperature
scales
• Describe the difference between thermal energy and temperature
• How is the motion of the particles within a substance related to its
thermal energy
• Could a container of cold water have the same thermal energy as a
container of hot water? Explain
Ch 6.2
• What is the difference between heat and thermal energy?
• Give an example of each kind of heat transfer
Ch 6.3
• Describe how matter changes from one state to another? What are the
3 states?
• Why does holding a jar under water make it easier to open?
Ch 6.4
• Compare and contrast an internal and an external combustion engine
• Describe in your own words how a refrigerator works
previously assigned . . .
Read Ch 6.3 and complete workbook for that section DUE TUES 12/1
Complete Workbook exercises for Chapter 6.1 and 6.2 DUE TUES 11/24
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