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ELAR
"Don't raise your voice - improve your argument." - Desmond Tutu
There's so much going as we're well underway in this second semester, and while the scheduling of certain activities has changed, it's all good! To paraphrase a Tony Robbins' quote, I remain committed to my decision but am staying flexible in my approach. 😀
We begin this week brainstorming on topics for our argumentative essay and drafting in chunks to better manage the structure when we get ready to create an outline the following week. We spend the rest of the week searching for evidence that supports the claim of our argument while learning about properly citing.
TUTORING
Tuesday & Wednesday:
7:45 am-8:15 am*
Thursday:
after school until 4:15
*pass required
Lunch time tutoring is available - please see Mrs. Burciaga
Questions or concerns?
Feel free to email me: jburci@neisd.net
MATH
"Math is the language of the universe. So the more equations you know, the more you can converse with the cosmos."
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
Algebra: We have spent time exploring applications of parabolas, and we learned new vocabulary for key features and how to write equations in vertex form to match the graph. Students will apply this knowledge for our Unit G assessment, which will be project based. Students may use their notes on the test.
Geometry: We are going further into learning basic trigonometric ratios, and students will explore and discover that trigonometry is based on ratios of similar triangles. We won't let the new (maybe scary) vocabulary and symbols slow us down! Quiz midweek over basic functions and simple problems.
Tutoring: Thursday before and after school or by appointment. mlund@neisd.net
SCIENCE
Last week we completed speed, velocity, and acceleration and tested over it. We also covered balanced and unbalanced forces and practiced looking at different scenarios where we had to calculate net force.
This week we will move on to Newton's three laws of motion. We will cover what each law states, look at examples of each, and perform a lab activity for each one to ensure students develop an understanding of each of the three laws.
Students will begin a project investigating Newton's three laws of motion.
Tutoring is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, students can attend from 7:45-8:15 am.
If you have any questions, you may email me at egonza10@neisd.net
U.S. History through 1877
We are Living History!
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Rocking into week 21!
Your historian will be taking their Unit 4 test this Tuesday. Please encourage your historian to study. They have access to my slides for the unit, a review Gimkit they can play as much as they like, and can always bring their notes home to review.
We'll be starting Unit 5 this week. Unit 5 is about the Industrial Revolution and the reform movements of the early 19th century. It's a pretty straightforward unit, so it'll be another quick one.
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My Puzzle Club meets after school on Thursday from 3:45 - 4:30
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Tutoring is available Mondays, 7:45-8:20 am and 3:45-4:15. Students can also tutor during lunch every day, except Wednesdays
You can reach me at lvanho@neisd.net
Have a wonderful week!
-Ms. Van Horn
AV Comm/Video Game Design
Greetings DATA Families!
Have a great week!
"Every choice you make defines the path you walk." -EM
AV COMM: Students will resume using Publisher as a medium to produce print media, demonstrating their grasp of fashion design principles and concepts. Through this continuous practice, they express their understanding by creating diverse print materials that exemplify the nuances of fashion design. This mirrors the way fashion designers use these principles as guidelines to craft aesthetically pleasing and well-designed garments that effectively convey their artistic vision.
Video Game Design: Students will continue to navigate the diverse landscape of programming languages, ranging from classics like C++ to more contemporary options such as Python, students gain insights into the multifaceted impact of these languages on society. Video game programming languages have played a pivotal role in shaping education, offering innovative tools for interactive learning. Students will be showcasing their learning through software presentations.
Tutoring is available Tuesday mornings and by appointment.
Email: emalin@neisd.net
Mr. Lovett's Classes
Principles of Architecture:
Last week we completed our unit on home design. Next week we will be combining rooms and then we will begin the unit on roofing systems.
Digital Media 2:
We are continue to grow through Jan-HUE-ary, students have made some really cool projects using four common color themes. Next week we will be taking that knowledge and building on it as we move into web design.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an email.