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Monday, Mar 16, 2020

Spanish: check our page here for details on book work (page 155)

Friday, Mar 13, 2020

Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.

Paper Mache 2: How-to paper mache poster/video. Follow the directions here.

Sewing 2: Learn 3 basic stitches. Follow the directions here.

Science: Finish Genetic w/ Smile coloring + genetic practice problems.

ELA: Choose 1 theme sentence and find 3 direct quotes to support it using your chart for guidance.

Math: NH

Thursday, March 12th, 2020

Science: Create microsoft drawing of 'Genetic w/ Smile' offspring - print out black & white. (Colorize by Monday)

Social Studies: https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz - take quiz, reflect on results - iSideWith Writing Assignment due on Monday, March 16th - Political Ideology Character Presentation due on Tuesday, March 17th

Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.

Math: Buzz Math "Constructing Triangles" (must be finished)

ELA: Study for Greek and Latin roots

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Social Studies: Fill out outline form for your "mini project" about political ideologies.

Issue Examples: Education, Social, Immigration, Electoral, Science, Healthcare, Economic, Foreign Policy, Environmental, Domestic Policy, National Security, Criminal

Resources to research issues: https://www.isidewith.com/polls or https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/conservative-vs-liberal-beliefs/

Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.

Science: Read + text boxes Ch 3.2 Probability pp 80-85

Math: p 150 #7-19 in book

ELA: 1) Read chapter 17, 10 wrd summary, update chart 2) G/L # 3

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Science: Complete class survey lab Question #2 [Analyze & Conclude section]

ELA: 1) Read 15 and 16, 10 wrd summary, update chart 2) G/L #2

Social Studies: Finish watching Political Ideology: Crash Course Video if you did not finish in class and complete notes on your chart. Answer three reflection questions at the end using at least three complete sentences.

Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.

Math: Khan Academy "Triangle Inequality" (sent to you on Khan) - 80% or better

Monday, March 9, 2020

Science: Review Heredity notes or text to familiarize w/ new vocabulary as prep for lab Tuesday

Social Studies: NH

Math: Quiz tomorrow on angle pairs and polygons (lots of practice sent to you on Khan and Buzz)

ELA: 1) Read 13 & 14, 10 wrd summary, update chart 2) G/L #1

Friday, Mar 6, 2020

Science: Complete reading/ text boxes for Ch 3.1 pp 73-79 Heredity Lesson 1

Math: Finish Angles in Polygons Packet #2 (started Wed in class)

Social Studies: NH

ELA: Read Ch 11-12 + 10 word summary; get WW test signed/ Find one example for each chapter & place on chart

Thursday, March 5th, 2020

Science: Complete reading/ text boxes for Ch 3.1 pp 73-79 Heredity Lesson 1

Social Studies: Test retakes are tomorrow after school. Get standards you would like to retake highlighted and bring your test back signed in order to participate in retakes.

Math: NH

ELA: 1) Read 9 and 10 + 10 wrd summary 2) WW flashcards or quizlet

Religion ) Get your Lent Project pictures completed + email to self/ partner

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

Social Studies: Complete "Presidential Primaries and Caucuses" hand-out by researching answers from https://www.usa.gov/election

Science: prep for assessment: Explain the differences in offspring of orgs that reproduce asexually vs sexually.

Math: p 144 #16-19 - show all work!

Spanish: Finish the ¿Comprendes? section of today´s lesson (page 139, questions 1-6). Will check on Friday.

ELA: 1) 7& 8 + Chart (1 example for each chapter) 2) WW L8 flashcards quizlet (Fri) 3) Essay revisions (Fri)

7th Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Science: review notes on asexual vs sexual reproduction - final assessment for T2 Thurs.

Social Studies: Read Newsela Article, "The background on Super Tuesday" and answer three questions: A. What is it? B. Why is it important? and C. Make a prediction about one of the following: How does Bloomberg do on the ballot? Does his unprecedented spending pay off? Does Warren survive beyond Super Tuesday? Does Super Tuesday blunt Sanders' momentum in any way? Will Biden upset Sanders in states like Texas?

Math: Angles in Polygons wksht (front side only #1-12)

ELA: 1) Ch 5 & 6 + 10 wrd summary 2) WW L8 E or sentences due tomorrow

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

**DAVE & BUSTERS $40 DUE TOMORROW**

Social Studies: Finish "How to Become President of the United States" Google-based questions for class tomorrow.

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!

Math: 1) Finish Investigation from class and 2) Watch "Sum of Interior Angles of Polygons" video + notes

ELA: 1) Read chapter 3 & 4 + 10 wrd summary or less 2) WW L8 E or sentences due Wed. 3) Signed essays (revisions due Fri)

Friday, February 28, 2020

Science: Review asexual vs sexual reproduction notes: characteristics of each + advantages of each

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!

Math: Quiz on Monday on Angle Pair Relationships (last one of T2!); correct practice problems using answer key on wiki

Social Studies: NH

ELA: 1) Read Ch 1 and 2 in A Long Walk to Water + 10 wrd summary 2) WW L8 Ex. D

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Thursday, February 27th, 2020

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!

Social Studies: Complete Gilded Age test tomorrow in class.

Science: Complete Lab Stations Watch It! + Research It! See Sci wiki page for links + task questions

ELA: 1) WW L8 A, B, C (2 of 3) due tomorrow 2) Bring earbuds

Math: Finish the packet

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

Social Studies: Study for Gilded Age unit test Wednesday, February 26, 2020

ELA: 1) Identifying/correcting sentence fragments 2) WW A, B, C ( 2/ 3) due Fri

tomorrow.

Math: Parallel Lines & Transversal wksht #1-18 only

Spanish: Find what the quote mean and how does it fit into the kindness theme.

Science: Did you complete Brain Pop Asexual Reproduction : movie ; grapic org + vocab ws + quiz?

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!

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Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Science: see Dashboard on Brain Pop asexual reproduction. Watch movie, complete graphic org + vocab, take quiz.

Social Studies: Read Are We Living in the Gilded Age 2.0? and list at least five reasons why 2020 is similar to the Gilded Age period. Be able to explain these parallels in your own words in preparation for your test on Thursday.

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!

Math: Quiz tomorrow on comp, supp, and vertical angles (Khan Academy is great practice!)

ELA: WW L8 A, B, C (due Fri)

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Science: Review/study cell division notes + text diagrams + review ws for assessment Tuesday

ELA: 1) Revisions on reflection 2) WW L8 A, B, C (2 /3) 3) G/L roots signed

Social Studies: Gilded Age unit test begins on Thursday. Study your notes and hand-outs throughout the week.

MATH: Pg. 141 (14-23) and pg. 144 (10-15)

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Friday, February 21st, 2020

Social Studies: Gilded Age unit test on Thursday, February 27th.

Math: Angle Pair Relationships wksht

ELA: 1) 10-15 Photos 2) Draft of paragraph reflection

Science: Think about Cell Cycle: stages, phases of mitosis/ assessment Tuesday.

Thursday, Feb 20, 2020

Science: Complete Cell Cycle Lesson Review Q's 12-16 (p 66) + do the Math activity p63 & assess your understanding.

Math: p 137 #1-10 in book

Social Studies: Complete political cartoon handout.

ELA: 1) G/L Root # 3 2) Book reports due tomorrow 3) WW L7 Test signed 4) Tangerine pictures due Mon

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Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

Science: Read text pp 58-62 + complete text box Q's (notes on Thurs)

Social Studies: Finish watching Why Denmark is the Happiest Country and answer the questions on your handout that follow.

Math: p 136 Getting Ready #1-8 in book

ELA: 1) G/L Root # 2 2) Study for Tangerine assessment 3) Book reports due Friday

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Science: NH- (Cell Division intro)

ELA: 1) Study guide due tomorrow on blog (test Thurs) 2) G/L # 1 due tmrrw 3) WW L7 test signed (Demavivas) 3) Book reports due Fri

Social Studies: Watch Crash Course Video: Economic Systems and take notes on it for tomorrow.

Math: Test tomorrow on proportional relationships

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Friday February 14, 2020

Science: Write a reflection paragraph about your sub-system and how it connects /relates to 3 other body systems. Be sure to include the job(function) or each connecting body system & your reasoning it connects. Include : Header info (single spaced) + please ad Stds: MS-LS1-3; RI.7.3; L.7.1; L.7.2 Print body paragraph double space 12 font.

ELA: 1) Study guide due Wed

Math: Finish study guide for Tues, test on Wed

Spanish: Now that you have your word, keep working on jotting down /sketching ideas. Again, what do you see when you think of ______? No idea is a bad idea; keep them all in your notebook.

Social Studies: NH

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Thursday, February 13th, 2020

**Dress down day - full uniform with red/pink tops < NO shorts>**

Social Studies: NH

Español: Keep developing ideas for poster (see our page). We'll make groups on Friday.

ELA: 1) Complete and Print Final Draft (Checklist on Wiki Blog) 2) WW L7 flashcards or quizlets + study

Science: NH if all body sub-system slide presentation complete.

Math: Study Guide up to including #30

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

Social Studies: Read chosen Newsela article and complete Nonfiction Text Graphic Organizer - share with cjeffrey@alphonsusacademy.org when complete

Science: NH if all sub-system group work completed.

Math: p 99 #1-11 in book

Español: Developing ideas for poster (see our page).

ELA: 1) Complete and print rough draft 2) WW L7 quizlets or flashcards due Fri.

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

Social Studies: NH - but pay attention to what happens with the New Hampshire primary today!

Math: Writing Proportional Relationships Equation wksht (both sides)

ELA: 1) Introductory Paragraph 2) WW L7 E or Sentences

Science: Finish body system project due tomorrow

Monday, February 10th, 2020

Social Studies: Optional: Reread Newsela article, "The Rise of Organized Labor in the United States" and find FOUR CAUSES and CORRESPONDING EFFECTS to write down as an opportunity to retake your pop quiz from last week.

ELA: 1) Body Paragraph #3 2) WW L7 E or Sentences due Wed.

Math: Proportion Relationship wkshts (both pages, front and back)

Science: Complete individual organ, tissue, cell research/ learning- so as to assemble presentation Tues during class. FYI project due WED 2.12.20 am

Thurs, Feb 5, 2020

Math: Buzz Math "Solving Problems with Proportional Relationships and Graphs," Quiz on Mon on unit rates + graphs

Science: Research on Human body subsystem organ, tissue, cell for small group project (Mon, Tues --> due Wed am)

Social Studies: NH

ELA: 1) Finish drafting paragraph 2 2) Find evidence for paragraph 3 3) WW L7 D

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

Social Studies: Citizenship group project storyboard due tomorrow. Biography outline of assigned robber baron due, printed out tomorrow. Make sure notes are organized and accessible.

Math: Watch "Proportional Relationships Graphs" video + notes in notebook on Khan (sent to you on Khan)

Science: NH IF article & quiz questions complete.

Spanish: Here's the song we're learning: Me gustas tú. Check for vocabulary you don't know.

ELA: 1) Finish draft of body #1 2) WW L7 A, B, C ( 2/ 3) due tmrrw

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

Science: Cell analogy paragraph /rubric signed by parent/guardian.

Social Studies: Robber baron biography outlines due on Thursday.

ELA: 1) Thesis statement 2) WW L7 A, B, C ( 2/3 ) due Thurs 3) Please get G/L signed

Math: Bug Packet Check Your Understanding (back page) #1-9

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

Science: study /prep for science assessment (and Merten class - get cell analogy signed :)

Social Studies: Answer five questions from article, The Evolution of Corporate Empires (see social studies page for questions)

Math: Buzz Math "Completing a Table of Values"

ELA: 1) WW L7 A, B, C ( 2/3 ) due Thurs 2) Continue I.R. books

Friday, Jan 31, 2020

Math: 1) Go to www.graphingstories.com 2) Choose 2 graph videos to watch and graph as we did in class on wksht (you may be randomly selected to share your graphs with the class on Monday!)

Social Studies: Group "Storyboard" due Thursday, February 6th.

Science: Know differences of prokaryotes vs eukaryotes + examples of each; know abiotic + biotic factors. Assessment Tues

ELA: 1) Finish Tangerine + 10 wrd summ 2) Continue I.R. books!

Spanish: Write about 6 things you can find at home or at school, and its location: e.g. En mi casa hay un sofá. El sofá está al lado de la lámpara.

Thursday, Jan 30, 2020

Science: know characteristics of prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells, abiotic, biotic factors. Write some guiding questions that would help someone answer to know difference.

Social Studies: Finish reading Entrepreneurs: Andrew Carnegie and write down/type up FOUR causes and FOUR corresponding effects from this article.

Math: p 84 #6-15 in book

ELA: 1) Read pg. 277-288 + 10 wrd summ 2) Study G/L test tmrrw

PE: basketball and floor hockey assessment

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020

Math: p 78 #1-8 in book

Social Studies: NH

Science: Complete Reading/annotating Newsela article the facts about cells - bring to class Thurs for quiz aid

ELA: 1) Read pgs 266-277 + 10 wrd summ 2) G/L #3

PE reminder: Test Friday - floor hockey & basketball - see health wiki page for HOs

Tuesday, Jan 28th, 2020

Art & Soul 7 Project- student recipe due Friday Feb 7, 2020. Send pics + recipe & reason you choose & email info to Mrs. Perreault or Mrs. Hanna.

Science: Prokaryotic cell vs eukaryotic cell : Create 2 column table in google docs - Define each term at top. Find 3 each of different images image examples of prokaryote and eukaryote organisms.

Social Studies: Finish five questions from Newsela Article - see wiki if you did not get them written down in class. Can be typed or written out in your notes.

ELA: 1) Read 252-265 + 10 wrd summary 2) G/L #2

Math: test tomorrow on solving inequalities

Monday, Jan 27, 2020

Science: Create a chart w/ all 5 abiotic factors discussed in class: rocks/soil; water; air; temperature; sunlight and corresponding biotic factors. Include pic and label for each. Include an explanation of how biotic factor uses/ needs abiotic factor pictured.

watch: Biotic & Abiotic factors if you need a refresher from class.

PE: final assessment on basketball and floor hockey (handout under PE and Health tab)

Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections Due tomorrow!

Social Studies: Social media persuasive essay due tomorrow. Make sure it is printed out before class with a cover page and a Works Cited list.

ELA: 1) Read pages 244-252 + 10 wrd summary 2) G/L #1

Math: Finish study guide by tomorrow; test on Wed (U4 test retakes last day tomorrow)

Monday, Nov 25, 2019 - Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019

Science: NH if artist presentation completed/ shared

Math: NH

SS: NH

ELA: find independent read book by next week.

Friday, Nov 22, 2019

Science: 1) SHARE artist presentation w/Mrs. Merten (smerten@aaca.school) if you have not; 2) Before you leave for weekend...SUBMIT Rubric + research papers, google doc,etc if you have not.

Health: watch tobacco ads video, study guide, tobacco argumentative (4 points and paragraphs) shared with akladis@aaca.school, and quiz due Monday!

ELA: Research and find autobiography for independent reading due Dec. 2

Math: Watch video on simple interest + take notes. WS on simple interest

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Thursday, Nov 21, 2019

Math: Finish Percent Increase/Decrease wksht from class, quiz tomorrow - no note sheet!

Health: watch tobacco video, complete study guide, and quiz

Science: 1) Finish Art- Sci connection slide for Artist presentation 2) signed Sci assessment by parent

ELA: Study G/L test tmrw

Social Studies: Collage + Reflection due MONDAY as class begins. Print out reflections.

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Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019

Math: p 131 #5-7 - SHOW ALL WORK ON SEPARATE SHEET, quiz on percent application on Friday, Nov 22

Social Studies: Bring in items/objects you need to integrate into your Reconstruction collages.

ELA: 1) G/L # 3 2) Please get WW tests signed 3) Please turn-in any independent reading books from my library.

Science: finish artist's art-making process slides (2-3 slides) + 3 samples of artist work (1 piece on a different slide) w/ captions.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

ELA: 1) G &L #2 due tomorrow 2) Propaganda paragraph due tmrrw 3) WW Signed

Social Studies: Continue to bring in objects for your Reconstruction collages as necessary. Current event report redo's due on Thursday!

Math: p 124 #6-8 with all work WRITTEN ON A SEPARATE PAPER, U2 test retakes by Wed, Nov 20, quiz retakes by Fri, Nov 22.

Science: Complete artist slide #1 and #2 before class Wednesday. See slide content guideline.

Monday, November 18, 2019

ELA: G &L #1 due tomorrow

Spanish: Finish the pronouns worksheet (if you didn't turn it in already).

Math: 1) Video + notes posted on the wiki 2) sub reflection for Ms. Key

Social Studies: Bring in backdrop of your Reconstruction collage if you did not have it today. Backdrop should be the cardboard piece of the back of an old notebook. If there are any other objects you are planning on using for the collage, bring those in as well.

Friday Nov 15, 2019

Science: Complete yellow ws Art-making Process side A(artist biography) + B (art-making process). Google doc should have artist name/ medium/ your name + selected images w/associated captions (okay to copy/paste image captions ONLY). Collect ALL websites visited w/collected information on google doc.

Social Studies: Bring in backdrop of your Reconstruction collage by Monday. Backdrop should be the cardboard piece of the back of an old notebook. If there are any other objects you are planning on using for the collage, bring those in as well.

Math: Quiz Monday

Spanish: ws

ELA: NH

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Thursday, Nov 14, 2019

Science: 1) create google doc for artist info: add info links + pic of artist & selected images (one famous, one you like, one addtional. 2)Complete side A of yellow ws.

Health: watch drugs and medicines video, complete study guide, and quiz

Math: NH - BUT...quiz on Monday - last of trimester

Social Studies: Complete "Reconstruction Project Brainstorm Sheet" if you did not finish in class today.

ELA: WW L 4 Flashcards or quizlet + study

, November 13, 2019

7th grade: To be completed before Thursday :https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0QkDZFM1kUWW0JtGQjrzbRPQ8p5fdw9AsmW7x5qxvF5UMlJDRjdBTElSNjRaMjg0SkY5RVhHRVBSVi4u

ELA: WW flashcards or quizlet due Fri.

Math: NH

Social Studies: Attempt to access this form: Reconstruction Mood and fill out based on your Reconstruction collage ideas.

Science: NH

Spanish: NH

Health: Drugs & Medicine Study Guide & videos

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

ELA: WW E or sentences due tomorrow.

Social Studies: Current Event Report Due Tomorrow - make sure it is printed out!

Math: p 117 #1-4 in book - SHOW ALL WORK on SEPARATE PAPER, test retake until Wed 11/20

Science: complete Q 1 of Sue McGrew article (in red folder)

. Re-read article to prep for follow-up Q's Wed.

Monday, November 11th, 2019

Social Studies: Current event report due on Wednesday - Read Newsela article "Black Power During Reconstruction" and make at least 10 annotations total about positive (highlight in green) and negative (highlight in red) information presented in the article.

Math: p 117 Try These A-B-C - MUST SHOW ALL WORK to be complete.

Science: NH

ELA: WW sentences or Lesson E due Wed.

Friday, November 8th, 2019

ELA: 1) Finish typing a full draft of your essay 2) WW L4 Ex. D 3) No Red Ink Practice 4) Book Talks (Check Sched)

Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.

Social Studies: NH - Current Event Report due on Wednesday, November 13th

Health: watch drugs and medicines video, complete study guide, and quiz next Friday, 11/15

Spanish: Check your mail on Teams, I sent a flipgrid for you to do.

Math: Watch two videos + notes in notebook 1) "How do you use an equation to find percent of a number? and 2) How do you solve a percent proportion?

Science: Complete Learning New Info reflection paragraph if not yet submitted.

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

Social Studies: Watch https://www.cnn.com/cnn10 to get ready for our current event challenge!

Health: complete venn diagram and study for test

Math: Buzz Math "Fractions Decimals Percents I"

Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.

Science: NH

ELA: 1) WW L4 A,B,C 2 /3 due Fri 2)Book Reports due Fri/ Book Talks (Check Sched)

Spanish:

Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019

Math: Fractions Decimals Percents Preassessment (just to see what you know - not for a grade)

Social Studies: Read assigned Newsela article "Presidential and Radical Reconstruction after the U.S. Civil War" and answer the five questions you wrote down in class after reading. If you type the questions and answers, make sure it is printed out for class tomorrow.

Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.

Science: Complete Apples & Lemon Lab Report Poster.

ELA: 1) Finish body paragraph 2 2) WW L4 A,B,C 2 /3 due Fri 3)No Red Ink due Thurs 4)Book Reports due Fri/ Book Talks (Check Sched)

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

ELA: 1) WW L4 A,B,C 2 /3 due Fri 2) Book Reports due Fri/ Book Talks (Check Sched) 3) No Red Ink due Thurs

Math: Test tomorrow on rational numbers (redoing quizzes are a great way to study!)

Science: Apples & Lemon Lab - Analyze & conclusion questions answered in Sci NB to prep for poster lab report in class Wed.

Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.

Social Studies: NH

Monday, November 4th, 2019

Social Studies: Finish group presentations for tomorrow. Current event report due Wednesday, November 13th (printed out).

Math: Finish study guide for tomorrow, test on Wed

Science: review your Apples & Lemon lab procedure; Sci Inquiry assessment Fri

ELA: 1) WW A, B, C 2/3 due Friday 2) Book Reports due Fri/ Book Talks (Check Sched) 2) WW and TBWD tests signed by tomorrow

Thursday, October 31, 2019

ELA Demavivas: 1) Find evidence for body paragraphs 2) No Red Ink Pronoun Practice 3) Book Reports (11/8); Book Talks (Check Sched)

ELA Merten: 1) Find evidence for body paragraphs 2) No Red Ink Pronoun Practice 3) Book Reports (11/8); Book Talks (Check Sched) 4) Wordly Wise signed

Math: Study guide work (different for each student, marked by Ms. Key); test moved to Wed, Nov 6

Social Studies: Current Event Report due on Wednesday, November 13th

Science: work on Sci Method puzzles :)

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019

Science: NH if Sci Method article has been read/ Q's answered :)

ELA: 1) WW flashcards or quizlet 2) Book Report due 11/8.

Math: Complete study guide as assigned by Ms. Key (different for each student); test on Tues

Social Studies: Current Event Report Due on November 13th

Spanish: Check your aaca email, I sent a Flipgrid for you to do in your own time.

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019

Science: Study for Sci Method vocab assessment - bring Sci NB home!

ELA: WW E or sentences due tmrw.

Social Studies: Read Newsela Article "Reconstruction in the South" - highlight important information and answer quiz questions that follow. Be prepared for an entrance slip on article information upon arrival to class tomorrow.

Math: p 45-46 #1, 2, 4, 5, 6abcd, 7, 9, 11ab, 13, 16abcd on LL

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Monday, Oct 28, 2019

Science: Complete 'Research It!' station- see 7 Science wiki page for link, use Lab Station packet to answer Q's. Prep for sci method vocab assessment Wed. ALSO get Sci/Art paragraph signed by parent/guardian.

ELA: 1) Study for TBWD test tomorrow (use study guide) 2) WW E or sentences due Wed.

Social Studies: NH - Current Event Report Due on Wednesday, November 13th

Math: Finish the following if not completed in class:

1) Glue/tape guided note sheet into notebook 2) Watch "Classifying Rational Numbers" Video and complete guided note sheet. 3) P. 35 #5-6 in book

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Friday, October 25th, 2019

Health: complete venn diagram and study for test on Friday, November 8th

Science: 1) signed art/sci paragraph 2)complete 'Read It!' portion of Sci Method Lab - answer Q's on Lab packet. ['Watch It!' should have been completed in class]. Wed vocab quiz.

Social Studies: NH - If not finished with your assessment, be prepared to complete on Monday. Current event report due on November 13th.

ELA: 1) Read author's note 167-190 and list 3 similarties, and 3 differences between the novel and the author's research. 2) WW D due Mon. 3) Start reviewing summaries and notes on TBWD for assessment on Tuesday.

Math: Integer Word Problem wksht (4 problem sheet); quiz on Mon on all operations

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Thursday, October 24th, 2019

Health: Watch youtube link click here for Eating Disorders, complete study guide, and quiz

Math: Buzz Math "Solving Problems with Integers 2"

ELA: 1) Read pgs 148-164 2) WW L3 A, B, C (2/ 3) due tmrw

Social Studies: Complete four rows of evidence chart about Abraham Lincoln. Assessment on Abraham Lincoln tomorrow. You may use your chart and other resources for this assessment.

Science: find key words in Sci Method vocab (Sci NB needed!)

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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

Social Studies: Complete one full row of Abraham Lincoln chart if you did not finish in class.

Math: Buzz Math "Investigating Patterns with Multiplication Division Integers"

Science: (1) glue Sci Method vocab definitions on NB page next to word bank. (2) find & write vocab word that belongs to

Español: PAN DE MUERTOS, see our page for details.

ELA: 1) Read pages 137-147 10 wrd summary or less 2) 2) WW L3 A, B, C (2/ 3) due Fri.

Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Social Studies: Finish reading about the "Emancipation Proclamation" and answer six questions that follow hand-out from class today.

Math: p 21 #10-17, quiz tomorrow on adding/subtraction integers + fractions

Science: Complete hypothesis for each scenario on variable ws. Use 'If.... then....' format.

ELA: 1) Read pgs 124-137 in TBWD + 10-word summary or less 2) WW L3 A, B, C (2/ 3) due Fri. 3) G/L test signed

Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due Thursday.

Spanish: Look for a recipe for Pan de Muerto in Spanish. Then translate and start planning on a bake day! Due date is next Monday (or before).

Monday, October 21st, 2019

Social Studies: Find an article you can use for our next current event report due Wednesday, November 13th. Article needs to be about an ISSUE you can make relative to your life/something that affects you. Write down the headline for class tomorrow.

Math: p 19 Try These A + p 20 #3-5 and Try These B, quiz on Wed

ELA: 1) Read 110 to 124 write a summary in 10 words or less 2) WW A,B, C (2 / 3) due Friday

Science: Finish GR for Sci Inquiry packet.

Thursday, Oct 17-Friday, Oct 18, 2019

Science: Watch & focus on Intro video: Amoeba Sister Nature of Science

Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due next Thursday, 10/24.

ELA: 1) Follow the directions on 7th ELA Blog for what to do while reading pgs. 101-110 in TBWD. 2) No Red Ink Practice (Nouns and Verbs) ALL DUE MON.

Math: Adding Integer wksht (double-sided) due Monday

Social Studies: See me about your persuasive essay if you have any questions/concerns.

Homeroom: Please wear regular uniform and bring a bag lunch for Holy Fire!

PE: bags and volleyball rules test Monday (handouts on PE/Health page)

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Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019

Science: Complete Q' 6,7,8 from 'Posing Questions' HO from class

Social Studies: If you did not finish reading your group's assigned article about Lincoln in class, access it on Newsela and read it at home to be ready for group work tomorrow.

Math: p 18 #11-18 in book

ELA : 1) Read bottom of 90-to top of 101 and write a 10 word summary or less 2) Study for G/L test

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019

Math: Adding + Subtracting Integers Pre-assessment (click on link and complete form - no calc); quiz tomorrow on fractions + decimals (p 13-14 evens are good examples to use to study for the quiz - optional)

Social Studies: NH

ELA: 1) Read bottom of 78 to top of 90 in TBWD. 2) G/L #2

Science: Read Sci Inquiry packet + complete GR thru 'Developing Hypothesis' (or further / 10 min - all to be completed by Thurs)

Monday, Oct 14, 2019

Science: Habits of Mind paragraph finished & submitted? then, NH

ELA: 1) Read pages 66 to top of 78--List examples of propaganda in ELA NB 2) G/L Roots #1 (Check mailboxes)

****Merten's class, or any absent students can check the 7th ELA blog for the definition of propaganda and the G/L word list.

Social Studies: Read article "Presidential Profile: Abraham Lincoln" and highlight/annotate all information that you could use as evidence for a TRAIT/QUALITY of Abraham Lincoln. For example, if Abraham Lincoln is HARDWORKING, is there something in the article about his background that contributed to him being HARDWORKING?

MathDemavivas: SAME HW AS FRI - p 12 Try These A-B (all) and #1-7 in book, test retakes available until 10.18

MathMerten: p 12 Try These A-B (all) and #1-7 in book, test retakes available until 10.18

Friday, Oct 11, 2019

MathDemavivas: p 12 Try These A-B (all) and #1-7 in book, test retakes available until 10.18

MathMerten: NH

ELA: 1) Read pgs 45-66: Find scenes in the novel where people are treated unfairly or cruelly. How does Helmuth react? List at least 3 examples from the novel and their pg #s. 2) WW Signed

Health: Watch youtube link click here for Eating Disorders, complete study guide, and quiz on Friday, 10/25

Science: Complete yellow CER ws started in class as pre-write plan (scientist/artist similar attitudes). In-class typing on Monday.

SS: NH

Thursday, Oct 10, 2019

Health: create own Eat This Not That slide and share, Water and Sports Drink comparison and share with me at akladis@aaca.school, and watch video on Influence on our Food Choices - Food Ads

Science: Prep for in-class /on demand writing assessment. Use your notes to develop your ideas (curiosity, observation, creative, skeptical/open-minded. Write Prompt = What attitude/ habit connections can you make between scientist & artist attitudes?

Math: p 10 #14-28 evens only, test retakes for U1 available until 10/17

ELA: 1) Read pgs. 37-45 in TBWD 2) WW flashcards or quizlets +study--test tmrw

Social Studies: NH

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Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019

Science: Watch BOTH BP videos + take notes in Sci NB ; Use notes to do well on BP quiz. FYI...FRIDAY- science assessment: Scientist Attitudes/ Habits of Mind

Spanish: TEST ON FRIDAY (see topics on our page)

ELA: 1) Read pgs 23-top of 37 in TBWD 2) WW flashcards or quizlets due Fri.

Social Studies: Persuasive Essay Final Draft Due Tomorrow

Math: NH (test today)

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Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019

Math: Test tomorrow; use old quizzes and study guides as resources

Science: If you did not yesterday... Finish Scientist Attitude summary + questions on ws (both sides!) show to Mrs. Merten before school Wed.

Social Studies: Persuasive essay final draft due Thursday

ELA: 1) Read to pgs 15-23 in TBWD 2) WW L2 Ex E or sentences due tmmrw

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Monday, October 7, 2019

ELA: 1) Read pg. 3-15 in The Boy Who Dared 2) WW L2 Ex. E or sentences due Wed.

Social Studies: Final draft of persuasive essay due Thursday. Make sure your current essay is in paragraph format ready to be revised and edited tomorrow!

Math: Finish study guide for tomorrow, test on Wed

Science: Finish Scientist Attitude summary + questions on ws

Friday, October 4, 2019

Health: create own Eat This Not That slide and share (include calories, fat/sugar, and sodium), Water and Sports Drink comparison and share with me, and watch video on Influence on our Food Choices - Food Ads Share with me at akladis@aaca.school

Math: First four pages of study guide completed (first two pages front and back)

Social Studies: Rough draft needs to be completed by Monday.

ELA: 1) WW L2 Ex. D 2) Please get elements of story assessment signed

REL: Study guide--prayer assessment Monday

Spanish: Translate these sentences .

Thursday, October 3, 2019

ELA: WW L2 A, B,C (2 /3) due tmrrw

REL: Complete study guide--prayer assessment on Monday

PE: efficient and inefficient bags movement worksheet

Health: quiz on Improving Eating Habits on Monday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5lWQBOgEU8&t=5s . Due Friday, 10/4: What's in a Label worksheet, pink slime article, watch the following videos: Preservatives Video: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-preservatives-bad-for-you-eleanor-nelsen Sugar Video: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-sugar-affects-the-brain-nicole-avena : Rank drinks on your opinion from highest to low sugar (Coca Cola, Capri Sun, Arnold Palmer, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Chocolate Milk, and Orange Juice)

Math: Study Guide Question #1 parts a, b, c (calculator allowed)

Social Studies: NH but your rough draft will be due on Monday for your persuasive essay. If you would like to finish it tonight, share it with me and we can have a conversation about it tomorrow in class.

Spanish: Translate the phrases on our page.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Social Studies: Complete your introductory paragraph including your hook and thesis as well as your first body paragraph including your main claim and the evidence you will use to support it. Type these two paragraphs into your "Rough Draft Google Doc" by tomorrow.

Math: Finish Mean Absolute Deviation HW wksht (word problems started in class)

ELA: WW L2 A,B,C ( 2/ 3) due Friday

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019

Math: MAD wksht (only top two problems), quiz tomorrow on box plots

PE: complete worksheet on efficient and inefficient bags movement. Click here for a copy.

Social Studies: Current event report is due tomorrow! Make sure it is printed out before your arrival at school. I am looking forward to reading these.

ELA: WW L2 A,B,C (2/ 3)

Monday, September 30th, 2019

Social Studies: Current Event Report Due Wednesday (make sure it is printed out by class on Wednesday) - if you did not finish your graphic organizer with the name of the sources you will be using to complete your persuasive essay, finish it for tomorrow

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due tomorrow.

ELA: 1) Read "The Scholarship Jacket" and review elements of story (Assesssment tmrrw) 2) Find sci fi novel by tmrrw. 3) WW L2 A,B, C (2 /3) due Fri.

Spanish: Study the verbs SER and ESTAR (see our page)

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, 10/1

Math: Finish Alabama/Mt. Union box plot comparison if you did not finish in class w/ statement (most people finished in class); quiz on box plots on Wed 10/2

Spanish: Every team must email me their (completed) author project. Gracias!

ELA: (1) Finish final draft of "Thank You Ma'am" theme analysis (if you (2) Review for elements of story assessment (Tues) (2) Find your sci. fi. novel (Tues)

(3) Return G/L test signed (Mon)

Social Studies: Current Event Report Due on Wednesday, October 2nd - make sure it is printed out please!

Science: NH :) Make your bed + be nice to parents + sibling

Wednesday, Sept 25, 2019

Math: p 367 #13-21

Science: (1)Use yellow ws to practice vocab (2)Create Study card (ONE index card only) for Science skills vocab.

Social Studies: Current Event Report Due October 2nd

ELA: (1) G/L test Thur + assignment due (2) Find a science fiction novel by Oct. 1st

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Social Studies: Finish reading assigned article about the Confederate monument issue. Fill out your "Remove Versus Keep" Worksheet with evidence presented in your assigned article.

Science: Complete Classification ws as prep for 'Classification Lab' Wed w/ Mrs. Mott. Scientist skills vocab quiz Thursday.

ELA: 1) G/L choice assignment 2 2) Find science fiction novel by Oct. 1st!

Math: Interpreting Box Plot wksht (both sides)

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Monday, Sept 23, 2019

Science: Complete scientist skills worksheet started in class (Merten- Inferring) (Demavivas- Observing) OK to Answer Q's directly on ws.

ELA: 1) G/L root choice assignment 1 2) Continue looking for science fiction novel--due Oct. 1st (check out selection in my room!).

Math: Comparing Data w/ Histograms wksht (Actor/Actresses data)

Social Studies: Current Event Report Due October 2nd

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Friday, September 20th, 2019

Science: Sci skills practice - complete/ record all 4 'activity' boxes on yellow HO in your SCI NB

Health: quiz on Improving Eating Habits on Monday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5lWQBOgEU8&t=5s . Due Friday, 10/4: What's in a Label worksheet, pink slime article, watch the following videos: Preservatives Video: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-preservatives-bad-for-you-eleanor-nelsen Sugar Video: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-sugar-affects-the-brain-nicole-avena : Rank drinks on your opinion from highest to low sugar (Coca Cola, Capri Sun, Arnold Palmer, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Chocolate Milk, and Orange Juice)

Social Studies: NH - If you did not give me your biography outline today, email it to me/see me ASAP on Monday. If you were absent today, have it ready to turn in on Monday.

Spanish: Presentations due on Monday! email me your work for revision.

Math: Finish inferences for census + sample (part to part or part to whole) if needed;

ELA: 1) Please return WW test signed 2) Continue looking for your sci fi novels.

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Social Studies: Complete Biography Outline about ONE Confederate Leader - Guide Here (Google Doc)

Science: (1) Read front page of yellow handout, AND underline KEY words that give meaning to science skill,

(2)complete activity on front page: observe, infer, predict (In Sci NB)

Math: NH (continuing Sampling Project tomorrow in class)

Health: watch Improve Eating Habits video on Playposit.com or click here for link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5lWQBOgEU8&t=2s, complete study guide, and study for quiz. Also, complete myplate worksheet and food groups worksheet from class.

ELA: 1) Read "Thank You Ma'am" 2) WW Flashcards or quizlets. Study for test tomorrow! 3) Find sci. fi. book by Oct. 1st.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

ELA: 1)Wordly Wise Flashcards or Quizlets 2) Find sci. fi. book for id. reading by Oct. 1st.

SCIENCE: Select new article to answer 5 W's + H , Author purpose, text structure practice.

Social Studies: NH

Math: Quiz tomorrow on sampling + variability; all sample data must be collected for class tomorrow

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Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

Social Studies: Complete " Text Breakdown" graphic organizer using text, "Primary Sources: Jefferson Davis' First Inaugural Address - Current Event Report Due October 2nd.

Math: p 344 #11, 12, 16, 17; quiz on Thurs

ELA: 1) Wordly Wise E or sentences due tomorrow. 2) Bring earbuds 3) Find science fiction novel by October 1st!

Science: Select article from Sci magazine & determine main idea + Author purpose & text structure.

Health: watch Improve Eating Habits video on Playposit.com, complete study guide, and study for quiz. Also, complete myplate worksheet and food groups worksheet from class.

Monday, September 16th, 2019

Social Studies: NH - First current event report due on Wednesday, October 2nd

ELA: 1) Wordly Wise E or sentences due Wednesday. 2) Find a science fiction novel to read for trimester 1 independent reading.

Science: tape/ glue INFO Text Frayer chart into Sci NB

Math: p 342-343 #4-7 (started in class)

Friday, Sept 13, 2019

Science: talk to your parents about Author Purpose(PIE) + 5 types of text structure (hint: S,D, C/C, C & E,P/S)

ELA: Wordly Wise D due Monday.

Spanish: Write a paragraph about what you eat for breakfast and for lunch. (check wiki)

Health: watch Improve Eating Habits video on Playposit.com, complete study guide, and study for quiz. Also, complete myplate worksheet and food groups worksheet from class.

Math: NH

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Health: watch Dietary Guidelines on playposit.com, complete study guide, and study for quiz tomorrow

Social Studies: Quick Quiz on the Civil War tomorrow. First current event report is due on October 2nd.

Math: Buzz Math "Interpreting Data Present in a Sample"

ELA: 1) Highlight and identify examples of conflict in “All Summer in a Day” 2) WW A, B, C ( 2/ 3) due tomorrow

Science: Log into Brain Pop - look for 'assignment' tab at top & click. Find 'Reading Skills' assignment. Watch video + take notes. Complete quiz online and submit.

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Social Studies: Read Newsela article "Defining Battles of the Civil War" and answer corresponding questions. Annotate as you read.

Science: Text Features - find examples + page number in sci magazine given. AND list text features /or tape text feature list in Sci NB & define as many as possible.

Math: Number your reading book sheet from class 00-99

ELA: 1) Complete characterization paragraph (prompt on 7th ELA Blog). Paragraph may be hand-written or typed and should include the class header.

2) WW A,B, C ( 2/ 3) due Friday

Tuesday, Sept 10, 2019

ELA: 1) Use STEAL to make inferences about Squeaky's character traits in "Raymond's Run" 2) WW A, B, C (2 /3) due Friday

Social Studies: NH - Civil War Quiz on Friday

SCIENCE: Finish Cornell notes for 'learning new info' in Sci NB - Reading, Watching, Listening, Doing. Add examples of each mode as learned in class + record at least one benefit and drawback of each mode in the 'detail' section of notes today.

MATH: Finish Histogram packet #9-16

Spanish: What can you buy for $8 at spanish market?

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Monday, Sept 9, 2019

Social Studies: NH

ELA: Read “Raymond’s Run.” Wordly Wise A, B, C (2 /3) due Friday. Return G/L Roots test signed.

Math: Histogram Packet #3-8 (phone a friend for the comparison problem #7 if needed!)

Science: In science NB, find one more example for each mode of learning (circle your new ex in NB).

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Friday, Sept 6, 2019

ELA: Watch and take notes on characterization (video and guided notes are posted to 7th ELA)

Science: A) Answer Baking Soda Cannon Lab Q's in your science NB (see 7 science wiki page for Q's) B) Finish your lab safety icon poster - due Monday

Spanish: Translate the first post on our Spanish page (dated september 6).

Social Studies: Complete Civil War Map (Part I) by class on Monday.

Math: Buzz Math "Statistical Questions"

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Thursday, Sept 5, 2019

ELA: G/L Assignment 3 and study for test tomorrow.

Math: Pie Chart of Birthday Data (see directions on 7th Math page)

Science: Read 'Baking Soda Cannon' lab procedure + sketch procedure steps in Sci NB. Safety Icon Poster - DUE MONDAY

Wednesday, Sept 4, 2019

Math: Buzz Math"Using a Sample to Generalize a Population"

Social Studies: NH

Science: Get Lab Safety contract signed by parentals.

ELA: G/L Assignment 2

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Tuesday, Sept 3, 2019

Math: Measures of Center wksht - must show all work! (HINT for d: just explain if score should be higher or lower than mean and why)

ELA: G&L: "Tain, ten, tent" assignment 1

Science: study/ review for Lab Safety test - see summer bridge packet + notebook (before, during, after lab)

SS: Research the documents/events leading up to the Civil War on the back of the hand-out we used to take notes on in class today.

Friday, Aug 30, 2019

Social Studies: NH

ELA: NH Have a great weekend!

Science: NH

Math: NH

Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

Math: 7th Math Questionnaire due Friday

Social Studies: Watch CNN 10 videos to be ready for our first current event challenge (not graded, just for fun) tomorrow!

Science: NH -

Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019

Math: 7th Math Questionnaire due Friday

Social Studies: Watch CNN 10 videos to be ready for our first current event challenge (not graded, just for fun) tomorrow!