Jennifer Baeder
Wednesday, April 3rd
Wednesday, March 27th
7 Science - Section 2 assessment in NB
6 Science - Section 4 assessment in NB
Monday, March 25th
7 Religion - Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday 3/37. Finish page 57 #1-10 including C on loose leaf.
6 Science - Finish Skills Lab pages 164-165. Answer the analyze and conclude questions #1-5 also on loose leaf.
8 Science - Group Video Presentations due on Thursday 3/28
Friday, March 22nd
7th Grade - Remember to bring in your permission slips for your class trip on Monday
Thursday, March 21st
7 Science - Chapter 4 Test tomorrow 5/22
7 Religion - Finish An Ancient Symbol wks on the Holy Trinity
Tuesday, March 19th
8 Science - Your video presentations on your principle is due on Thursday, March 28th. Please burn your presentation on a disc
7 Science - Chapter 4 test on Friday March 22nd. Please remember to bring your permission slips in as soon as you can.
Monday, March 18th
7 Science - Chapter 4 test on Friday 3/22 on MInerals. Please bring back permission slips for field trip by Monday 3/25. Finish OPen book test started today- page 139 #1-16 on loose leaf.
8 Science - Pleae view the following video for more information on the Hydraulic System - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYIzWI12T8g
7 Religion - Please practice your readings for Aprils Mass if you were given a reading.
6 Science - Presentations on your germs are due
April Current Event Scheudle
Thursday, March 14th
8 Science - page 94 Writing in Science on Loose leaf and page 93 Ananlyzinf data #1-5 in NB
Monday, March 11th
7 Science - Finish answering the weight the impact questions #1-3 on pae 129 on loose leaf. This will be handed in tomorrow 3/12
6th - Chapter 5 Fighting Diseases
Lesson 2 - The Body's Defense System
Lesson 3 - Preventing Infectious Diseases
Forces in Fluids - Chapter 3
Lesson 2 - Floating and Sinking
Lesson 4 - Bernoulli's Principle
Thursday, February 28th
8th Science - Finish your staying afloat lab from today's boating activity. Lesson 1 group be prepared to present your lesson tomorrow.
the questions for analyzing and presenting are:1. write a paragraph to compare the different types of materials that were used during this activity.
2. write a paragraph to summarize your observations of the different materials and design used from all the groups.
3. How would you explain to your classmates what you have learned from todays activity when discussing the topics of buoyancy and fluid pressure and friction
6th - Don't forget to practice your readings for mass tomorrow
Wednesday, February 287th
7 Religion - Chapter 5 Test on Thursday 2/28
7 Science - Page 119 Analyzing Data #1-7 in NB on MIneral Density
Tuesday, February 26th
6 Science - Chapter 4 test on Wednesday 2/27.
6 Religion - Practice your readings for Friday's mass
8 Science - Remember that each lab table needs to bring in 50 pennies for Friday's lab activity on staying Afloat. Please make sure that your metal / aluminum boats are complete and that your group lesson plans are ready to be presented.
Thursday, February 21st
7 Religion - Finish the Liturgy of the Hours WKS
March Current Event
Wednesday, February 20th
7 Science - Write an explanation of the process that formed Crater Lake. In your answer, include the type of volcanic mountain and eruption involved, as well as the steps in the process. Use page 102 for assistance.
7 Science - Chapter 3 test on Tuesday 2/26
6 Science - Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday 2/27
Friday, February 15th
7 Religion - Chapter 18 Test on Tuesday, 2/19
6 Science - Please view the following video for more information on the respiratory system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1YtXc_84A
Tuesday, February 12th
8 Science - Chapter 2 test on Forces on Thursday 2/14, The following are your essay questions:
1. Explain how a parachute works using the terms air resistance, surface areas, and gravity.
2. Some communication satellites appear to stay in the same place above Earth's equator. Explain why these satellites do not fall back to Earth.
3. What forces are acting on you when you slide down a water slide? What type of friction is present? If the water slide were dry, would the amount of friction be different? Explain.
4. You blow up a balloon and pinch the open end closed. Predict what will happen when you let go of the balloon in terms of Newton's Third law of Motion.
6 Science - Chapter test tomorrow 2/13
Monday, February 11th
6 Science - Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday 2/13. Finish open book test from today, page 107 #1-16 on loose leaf. Study from the notes online
8 Science - Chapter test on Thursday 2/14. Study from the notes online
Chapter 3 - Volcanoes
Lesson 1 - Volcanoes and Plate Boundaries
Monday, February 4th
All Science Fair Projects are due on Wednesday 2/6
7 Religion - Chapter 6 Test on Thursday 2/7
7 Science - Volcano wks from lesson 1. View the following clips for more information on volcanoes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aYQixhdWY4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZp1dNybgfc
6 Science - Bring in 4 Food Labels from any food box / bag from home for Wednesday 2/6
8 Science - Finish section 4 assessment on Newton's Third Law in NB. Chapter test will be next week
Thursday, January 31st
All Middle School Students - Science Fair Projects are due no later than Wednesday, 2/6
Tuesday, January 29th
6 Religion - Chapter 17 Test on Monday, 2/4
7 Science - Chapter test tomorrow 1/30. The following are your essay questions"
1. Describe what people can do to protect themselves indoor when an earthquake strikes.
2. Name the three stress forces that cause changes in Earth's crust. Explain how each type of force affects rock. Identify the type of fault that each force produces.
3. Why is it so difficulty for geologists to predict earthquakes?
4. Describe the difference between the Mercalli scale, the Richter scale, and the moment magnitude scale.
5. Name four instruments that geologists use to monitor movements along faults, and explain how each instrument works.
Monday, Janaury 28th
7 Science - Chapter test on Wednesday
6 Science - View the following links to learn more about your circulatory system and how you heart pumps blood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgI80Ue-AMo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA0Wb3gc4mE
Chapter 2 - Forces
Lesson 1 - The Nature of Force
Lesson 2 - Friction and Gravity
Lesson 3 - Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion
Lesson 4 - Newton's Third Law of Motion
Chapter 3 - The Circulatory System
Lesson 1 - The Body's Transport System
Lesson 2 - A Closer Look at Blood Vessels
Lesson 4 - Cardiovascular Health
Friday, January 25th
7 Science - Finish chapter 2 open book test pages 77-78 #1-18 on loose leaf. Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 1/30
6 Science - Chapter 3, lesson 1assessment in NB..page 84. Also, finish the following that was started in class today - Write a paragraph comparing the cardiovascular system in the body to a system of roads, telephone lines, or an other "network" you can think of. How are the two systems alike? How do they differ? Both are to be done in your notebooks.
8 Science - Writing in science page 50 in NB
Wednesday, January 23rd
7 Science - Finish Weigh the Impact #1-3 on page 75 on Seismic-Safe Buildings.
6 Science - Digestion System Presentations are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 22nd
8 Science - Section 1 Assessment on forces.
7 Religion - Chapter 7 test on Thursday 1/24
7 Science - Final copy of todays lab - Can Bracing Prevent Building Collapse? Also, Emergency planning worksheet on loose leaf
6 Science - Chapter 2 test tomorrow on Food and Digestion
Friday, January 18th
7 Science - Answer the following on loose leaf and hand in Tuesday. You are an inventor who has created a simple device that can detect earthquakes. To protect your rights to the invention, you apply for a patent. In your patent application, describe your device and how it will indicate the direction and strength of an earthquake. Include a sketch on the back of your seismograph.
Also, view the following clip to learn more about fault lines, specifically the San Andreas Fault in California http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxPTLmg0ZCw&list=PL35E936E7919AD4CE
6 Science - Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 1/23
6 Religion - Chapter 16 test on Tuesday 1/22
8 Science - Finish lab - Stopping on a Dime - Due on Tuesday 1/22
Chapter 2 - Food and Digestion
Food and Digestion - Lessons 1-4
Thursday, January 17th
6 Religion - Chapter 16 Test on Tuesday 1/22
Wednesday, January 16th
6 Science - Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 1/23
7th - Chapter 2 Earthquakes
Lesson 1 - Forces in Earth's Crust
Lesson 2 - Earthquakes and Seismic Waves
Lesson 3 - Monitoring Earthquakes
Tuesday, January 15th
7 Science - Please view the following link to watch more information about Earthquakes - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSgB1IWr6O4, page 57 Writing in science in NB
8 Science - Finish open book test, page 31 #1-15. Chapter 1 test on Friday 1/18
Monday, January 14th
8 Science - Chapter 1 test on Friday, 1/18. Also, go to www.scilinks.org and type in the web code scn-1313. 43 articles, videos, games, etc will appear about velocity, motion, forces, and acceleration. I want you to choose 2 that interest you and read, watch, or play them. In your NB write me a summary of the two you chose and be prepared to discuss what you learned. For example: there is an article based on the physics of roller coasters. If there is a difference between metal and wooden roller coasters, and how roller coasters came to be. If this article was of interest to you, be prepared to discuss with your classmates.
7 Science - FInish key words from section 2 in your NB.
6 science - Section 3 assessment, The Digestive Process page 65.
February Current Event
8th - Motion, Forces, and Energy
Chapter 1 Motion -
Lesson 1 Describing and Measuring Motion
Monday, January 7th
7 Science - Study for chapter test, which will be on Thursday 1/10. Also, finish your writing assignment that we started in class today. This assignment will also be graded by our ILA teacher. Now that you have learned about the theory of plate tectonics, write a paragraph predicting what the shape and positions of Earth's continents will be 50 million years in the future. Include what would happen to the oceans if continental landmasses became connected in new ways pr drifted from their present locations.
8 Science - Finish lab report from today, How fast and how far?
6 Religion - Your mission WKS
Thursday, January 3rd
7 Religion - Chapter 8 Test on Wednesday 1/9
7 Science - Chapter 1 test on Wednesday 1/9
6 Science - Chapter 1 test tomorrow
6 Religion - Finish the timeline you started today in class. This timeline should represent the path of your life as a Christian, beginning with Baptism. Indicate when and how you can share good news in the future.
8 Science - page M3, writining in science in NB
Friday, December 21st
6 Science - Chapter 1 test on Friday, January 4th.
Start working on your science fair projects over Christmas Break
Wednesday, December 19th
All middle school students must bring in their science fair outline sheets tomorrow with a parent signature at the bottom. All late outlines will result in point deductions from their science fair grade in February. Please refer to the grading rubric for more details here.
7 Science - Finish lesson 3 assessment in NB
Inside Earth - Chapter 1 - Plate Tectonics
Lesson 2 - Convection and the Mantle
Tuesday, December 18th
8 Science - Page 149 #1-16 on loose leaf. This is your chapter test that is due on Thursday 12/20, you will have time to work on your open book in class on Thursday. You will also have three essay question to answer on Thursday as part of your chapter test.
Monday, December 17th
7 Science - page 12 Analyzing Data #1-4 in NB. Also, finish your story on your imaginary journey to the center of the Earth that was started in class today.
8 Science - Chapter 4 test on Thursday 12/20
January Current Event Schedule
January Current Event Schedule
Science Fair
The Science Fair is approaching soon and will be held on February 11th. Please read the following letter for more information about the science fair and the requirements. All topics must be approved by me by December 20th and handed in on the form provided here. Please refer to the following grading rubric for the science fair here.
Monday, December 10th
7 Science - Finish page 155-156 #1-16 Open book Test. Study for your chapter test
8 Science - Section 1 - Polymers and Composites reading checkpoint questions in NB
6 Science - Read Section 3 on joint and joint injury page 20. Brainstorm a list of safety gear that you can use to prevent injury. Atleast 5 in your list
6 Religion - Date Change Chapter 15 test is now on Thursday 12/12
8th - Chapter 4 - Exploring Materials
Lesson 1 - Polymers and Composites
Thursday, December 7th
6 Religion - Chapter 15 test on Tuesday 12/11
8 Science - Final copy of today's lab, What did you Make?
7 Science - DATE CHANGE - Chapter 4 test on Wednesday 12/12
6th - Human Biology and Health - Chapter 1 Bones, Muscles, and Skin
Lesson 1 - Body Organization and Homeostasis
Lesson 2 - The Skeletal System
Lesson 3 - Diagnosing Bone and Joint Injuries
Lesson 4 - The Muscular System
Monday, December 3rd
7 Science - Section 4 Assessment in NB & Constellation Project due on Tuesday 12/4.
Chapter 4 Test will be on Tuesday 12/ 11
View the website below to watch the video we started in class on various Star Systems and Galaxies taken by the Hubble.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXXodC84L4apter
8 Science - Chapter 3 Test tomorrow 12/4 and writing in Science page 113 in NB
7 Religion - What is the Jesse Tree? What is it used for? What are the symbols on the Jesse Tree? Chapter 9 Test on Thursday 12/6
Thursday, November 29th
6 Science - Chapter 5 test tomorrow 11/30
8 Science - Chapter 3 test on Tuesday 12/4
7 Science - Constellation presentation due on Tuesday 12/4
Wendnesday, November 28th
6 Science - Chapter 5 test on Friday 11/30. The following are your essay questions:
1. What factors affect natural selection?
2. Describe the process in which most fossils form.
3. What do scientists use to determine evolutionary relationships among organisms?
4. Compare and contrast the theories of gradualism and punctuated equilibria.
7 Religion - page 119 - Go to the Source in your NB
Wendnesday, November 28th
6 Science - Chapter 5 test on Friday 11/30. The following are your essay questions:
1. What factors affect natural selection?
2. Describe the process in which most fossils form.
3. What do scientists use to determine evolutionary relationships among organisms?
4. Compare and contrast the theories of gradualism and punctuated equilibria.
Tuesday, November 27th
6 Religion - Chapter 14 test on Thursday 11/29. Also, complete the worksheet on plan for justice and peace.
8 Science - Read the next section - Elements from Stardust starting on page 108. This is the last section in this chapter. We will be reviewing together and starting the open book test this week. Your chapter test will be on Monday 12/3
December Current Event
Monday, November 26th
7 Science - Chaptet 4, Lesson 1 review
8 Science - Finish reading section 4 on Nonmetals and Metalloids, pages 98-105. Outline the Families of Nonmetals on your notebook: Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Halogen Families and the the Noble Gases.
7 Religion - Page 115 activity in your notebook. Religion chapter test on Wednesday 11/28
6 Science - page 163 Section 3 review in NB
Monday, November 19th
8 Science - Finish lab from today on Why Use Aluminum? use page 88 as a guide.
7 Religion - Chapter 10 test on Wednesday, 11/21. Finish open book review tonight page 141 #1-10 including letter c on loose leaf.
Thursday, November 15th
7 Science - Planet projects are due tomorrow and will be presented to the class. If you did not finish your presentation in class, make sure to work on and finish it at home.
6 Science - Complete questions 1-9 on Darwin's Thoery in your NB
Wednesday, November 14th
7 Religion - The Chosen Twelve worksheet. Use pages 135-138 for help
7 Science - Read the science and technology on pages 92-93 and answer the you decide questions #1-3 on loos leaf in complete sentences.
Tuesday, November 13th
8 Science - Models of Atoms research paper due on Wednesday 11/21. Please refer to the following for the paper guidelines. You were also given this sheet during class. Also, answer the inferring question on the bottom of page 80 from the activity today in your notebooks.
6 Religion - Finish your illustration of the Beatitude you picked in class today. The Beatitudes are listed on page 305 in your book.
7 Science - Planet project due on Friday 11/16 If you did a powerpoint presentation, please save your slide show on your flash drive. If you typed a report please print out and bring in. If you need further instruction please refer to the following.
Monday, November 12th
6 Religion - Makeup Religion test on Chapter 13 will be on Thursday, 11/16
6 Science - Chapter 4 Test rescheduled for Wednesday 11/14. The following are your essay questions for your test. You can bring these questions in completed on the day of the test.
1. How can environmental factors affect a persons height?
2. How is the DNA in the sickle cell allele different from the normal allele?
3. What do genetic counselors do?
4. How can a clone of a plant be produced?
5. Why is DNA fingerprinting useful?
Friday, October 26th
7 Science - Finish brochures that were started in class today on one of the inner planets.
6 Religion - Chapter 13 test on Monday, 10/29
6 Science - Finish open book test, page 133 #1-18. You may skip questions 11 and 12. Chapter test on Wednesday 10/31
Thursday, October 24th
7 Religion - page 134 Scripture in NB due on Monday 10/29
6 Religion - Chapter 13 test on Monday 10/29. Finish the chapter 13 crossword puzzle from class today. This is a great study guide for your chapter test. Also, finish the open book review on page 193 #1-10 on loose leaf. This is all due on Monday
6 Science - Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday 10/31. We will review on Friday 10/26 and have our open book test on Monday 10/29. Study from the notes online
8 Science - Get some information on your element that you picked today in class. Where can it be found and what can it be used for? Also, track the hurrican Sandy
Wednesday, October 24th
7 Religion - Finish the Do Well worksheet that was started today in class.
Wednesday, October 24th
7 Religion - Finish the Do Well worksheet that was started today in class.
6 Science - Page 133 writing in science in NB. Also, finish today's lab Guilty or Innocent which can be found on page 129. Your chapter test will be on Wednesday 10/31. Please study from the notes online.
Tuesday, October 23rd
6 Religion - FInish poster tonight from page 191
Monday, October 22nd
7 Science - Finish the Magnetic Storms activity lab / graph on page 83. Answer the Analyze and Conclude questions #1-5 and the more to explore either on loose leaf or on the back of your graph. This will count as a lab grade.
8 Science - Change of state cartoon slide due on Thursday 10/25. Read the directions
7 Religion - Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday 10/24
6 Science - Finish today's lab - What do fingerprints reveal? Due on Wednesday 10/24
Friday, October 19th
8 Science - Chapter 2 test on Monday 10/22
7 Science - Bring in all supplies to build your 3D model of your planet or planetary object on Tuesday 10/23
7 Religion - Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday 10/24
Just a reminder that Wednesday 10/24 is our Halloween Contests and Pumpkin Decorating Contest for house. Please remember to bring in all supplies necessary for your house.
Thursday, October 18th
7 Religion - Chapter 11 test on Wednesday, 10/24
6 Science - page 116 writing science in NB
8 Science - Finish chapter 2 open book test - pages 69-70 #1-18 on loose leaf. This is due tomorrow 10/19. Your chapter 2 test is on Monday 10//22
7 Science - Bring in materials to build your 3-D model of your planet or planetary object on Tuesday 10/23
Wednesday, October 17th
7 Science - Finish worksheet on the Sun and continue researching information on your planet or planetary object.
Tuesday, October 16th
8 Science - Finish Egg Drop lab and start studying for chapter 2 test
6 Religion - Write down and study the Ten Commandments. Also, page 185 write down three ways that you obey the Law of Love in your notebooks and make a list of good deeds that you do to help those in need.
Monday, October 15th
Stars Challenge Teams - All Materials must be brought in by tomorrow 10/16 to start experimenting.
7 Science - Today you were assigned your Chapter 3 project on the solar system. Please start researching now and gathering supplies needed for your model. For more information on this project , click here
8 Science - Chapter 2 Test on Monday 10/22. We will have our open book test on Thursday 10/18 and review together on Friday 10/19
6 Science - Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 10/17, finish the open book test that was started today in class at home. Page 71-72 #1-17
Friday, October 12th
6 Religion - Chapter 12 test on Monday10/15
6 Science - Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 10/17. We will review on Wednesday also, and take the open book part of the test on Monday 10/15
8 Science - All egg drop materials are due on Tuesday 10/16. We will be conducting this lab on Tuesday
8th - Chapter 3 Elements and the Periodic Table
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Atoms
Lesson 2 - Organizing the Elements
6 Science - Chapter 4 Modern Genetics
Lesson 2 - Human Genetic Disorders
Lesson 3 - Advances in Genetics
Thursday, October 11th
6 Religion - Chapter 12 test on Monday 10/15
6 Science - Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 10/17. We will have our open book test on Monday 10/15 and review together before the chapter test on Wednesday.
The following are your essay questions:
1. Explain why photosynthesis and respiration are considered opposite processes.
2. How is a cell able to produce two almost identical daughter cells?
3. Explain how the structure of DNA is related to DNA replication.
4. Interphase sometimes is referred to as the "resting" stage of the cell cyle. WHy is this reference misleading?
5. Imagine that all the plants on Earth have died. Explain how this would affect humans.
8 Science - Bring in all materials for your egg drop by Monday 10/15
7th - Chapter 3 - The Solar System
Lesson 1 - Observing the Solar System
Lesson 5 - Comets, Asteroids, and Meteor
Wednesday, October 9th
7 Science - Study for your chapter 2 test and answer your essay questions at home and bring in for your test tomorrow.
7 Religion - Read Matthew 18:12-20 and answer the questions on page 146, go to the source in your NB
6 Science - page 60 Analyzing Data #1-4 on loose leaf
November Current Event Schedule
Tuesday, October 9th
Welcome back after a long, chilly weekend!
7 Science - FFinish the science and technology questions #1-3 from your cover page packet on loose leaf. Study for your chapter 2 test which will be on Thursday 10//11. Make sure you study from the notes online and that you review and start on your chapter test essay questions that were given to you in class today. The following are your essaye questions:
1. What is a multistage rocket? What are three types of rocket fuels?
2. What did scientists learn from analyzing moon rocks?
3. What are the roles of space shuttles and space stations in the space program?
4. What is a space spinoff? Choose one space spinoff and compare how it used in space and Earth.
5. Name three ways that conditions in space are different from conditions on Earth.
8 Science - Write a short essay in which you create an analogy to describe particle motion. Compare the movements and postitions of people dancing with the motions of water molecules in liquid water and in water vapor.
Friday, October 5th
7 Science - Chapter 2 Test on Thursday 10/11
6 Science - Page 53 lesson review #1-2 All in NB
Thursday, October 4th
6 Religion - Find out more information and familiarize yourself with the following Saints - St. Francis of Assisi and St. Martin De Porres.
Since there is no school on Monday due to Columbus Day, all Science Current Events will be due on Tuesday 10/9
8 Science - Please bring in all materials needed for the egg drop lab by Thursday 10/11
Wednesday, October 3rd
7 Religion - You need to know the following words and Saints for this chapter: Hierarchy, Church, Mystical Body of Christ, Corporal Works of Mercy, Chrism, Divine Inspiration and Divine Revelation.
St. Bernadette Soubirus and St. Bonadventure
7 Science - What is a space station? What is a rover? What is the space shuttle and its main advantage? What do you think are some advantages and disadvantages of a space probe compared to a piloted spacecraft?
We are coming to the end of chapter 2 - We will finish the last lesson, review the chapter and take our open book test next week. Your chapter 2 test will be on Thursday 10/11
Tuesday, October 2nd
7 Religion - We are responsible for this months mass based on the monthly theme of Sportsmanship. Please practice your readings at home.
7 Science - page 52, lesson 2 review in NB
Monday, October 1st
7 Science - Finish Moon Activity that was started today in class.
Friday, September 28th
7 Religion - Chapter test on Monday 10/1
7 Science - writing in science page 45 in your NB
6 Science - Bring in a green leaf for Monday 10/1
Thursday, September 27th
8 Science - Study for your Chapter 1 test. The following are your essay questions:
1. Describe the energy transformation that occurs when a person pushes a bike to the top of a hill and coasts down.
2. Melting ice is a physical change. Heating table sugrar until it becomes caramel is a chemical change. Compare and contrast the two types of changes.
3. Give an examplle of a mixture that is a solution, and a mixture that is not a solution. Which mixture is heterogeneous? Explain your answer.
7 Religion - Chapter 12 test on Monday 10/1. Finish the chapter review that we started in class today and bring it in on Monday. This will also count as a test grade. Page 165 #1-10 including C on L.L.
8th Science - Chapter 2 - Solids, Liquids and Gases
7th Science - Chapter 2 Exploring Space
Lesson 1 - The Science of Rockets
Lesson 4 - Using Space Science on Earth
6th Science - Chapter 2 Cell Processes and Energy
Tuesday, September 25th
6 Science - Study for your chapter 1 test, which is on Wednesday 9/26. View this link on cell organelles for some extra help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP7xAr2FDFU
7 Science - page 35 Writing in Science in NB
8 Science - Study for your chapter 1 test, which is on Friday 9/28. Also, finish the open book test that we started in class today. Page 37-38 #1-15 on L.L.
Monday, September 24th
Tomorrow, 9/25, will be a dress down day to raise money for the Eucharisitc Congress donations for helping Burkina Faso.
6 Religion - Chapter 11 Test on Tuesday 9/25. Finish page 167 #1-10 on L.L. Study Guide
7 Science - Study for your Chapter 1 test. Finish the open book test that we started in class today, pgs 35-36 #1-20. Moon observation sheets are also due tomorrow. The following are your essay questions for your test.
1. Describe how the tides change at a point on the seashore over the course of a day.
2. Explain why the Earth experiences seasons.
3. Describe the events that most likely created the moon.
8 Science - Study for you chapter 1 test, which will be on Friday 9/28
7 Religion - Chapter 12 test on Monday 10/1
Tonight for h.w. choose one of the following: Blessed Aloysius Stepinac, St. Anselem, or St. Lorenzo Ruiz and tell me what you admire about them and how you can be more like them everyday. Also, tell me what prayer is an important part of the Church's life. How do you like to pray? How did the saint you chose earlier pray?
6 Science - Chapter 1 test on Wednesday 9/26. Finish the open book test for Wednesday that was started today in class. Pages 39-40 #1-18 on L.L. answers only The following are your essay questions for your chapter 1 test. You may work on them at home and bring them in done for the test on Wednesday.
1. What is the cell theory?
2.How can you distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell?
3. Explain the importance of the cell membrane to the survival of the cell.
4. Why is it important for the cell membrane to be selectively permeable?
5. Describe what would happen to the cells of a freshwater organism if it were placed in salt water. Explain your answer.
Friday, September 21st
6 Science - Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday 9/26. We will be reviewing on Tuesday 9/25. Study from the notes given for each section online.
7 Science - Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday 9/25. We will be reviewing for this test also on Tuesday 9/25 and taking our test after. Study from the lesson notes given online.
8 Science - Chapter 1 Test on Friday 9/28. We will be reviewing for this test on Tuesday 9/25. Study from the lesson notes given online.
Thursday, September 20th
6 Religion - Page 165 Activity in NB. Ways you can be faithful, times to remember Jesus' Loyalty and ways to stay in touch with Jesus.
6 Science - Read the next section in your books pages 32-37. Also, make sure to print out the notes on the homework web page for the sections in this chapter and bring them to class.
Wednesday, September 19th
7 Religion - read pages 158-159. How does the Church help people be close to God?
Tuesday, September 18th
8 Science - Finish online quiz on Matter from class today.
Read pages 28-29 on Transporting Hazardous Material
Make a list of at least 5 changes of matter you observe in a single day in your NB
7 Science - Finish Moon online quiz from class today. Also, use the Internet to research the height of the high and low tides of a location of your choice for the past two weeks ending today. Take the information and make a graph of your data. The date is your x-axis and the height is your y-axis. Also, find the dates of the new moon and full moon and make a note on your graph.