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LEQ/SWBAT (7th grade science)
LEQ/SWBAT (7th grade science)
3.5.6-8.U Evaluate and assess the strengths and weaknesses of various design solutions given established principles and elements of design.
3.5.6-8.BB Demonstrate how knowledge gained from other content areas affects the development of technological products and systems.
3.5.6-8.Y Compare, contrast, and identify overlap between the contributions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the development of technological systems.
LEQ’s/SWBAT (8th grade science)
3.5.6-8.BB Demonstrate how knowledge gained from other content areas affects the development of technological products and systems.
3.3.6-8.J Collect data to provide evidence for how the motion and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions.
3.3.9-12.L Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere
LEQ/SWBAT(Seminar)
LEQ/SWBAT(Seminar)
3.5.9-12.II Investigate the widespread changes that have resulted from the Information Age, which has placed emphasis on the processing and exchange of information
3.5.9-12.II Investigate the widespread changes that have resulted from the Information Age, which has placed emphasis on the processing and exchange of information
3.5.6-8.FF Demonstrate how systems thinking involves considering relationships between every part, as well as how the systems interact with the environment in which it is used.
3.5.6-8.FF Demonstrate how systems thinking involves considering relationships between every part, as well as how the systems interact with the environment in which it is used.
3.5.6-8.II Predict outcomes of a future product or system at the beginning of the design process.
3.5.6-8.II Predict outcomes of a future product or system at the beginning of the design process.
3.5.6-8.KK Explain how technology and engineering are closely linked to creativity, which can result in both intended and unintended innovations.
3.5.6-8.KK Explain how technology and engineering are closely linked to creativity, which can result in both intended and unintended innovations.
3.5.3.5.9-12.OO Use project management tools, strategies, and processes in planning, organizing, and controlling work.
3.5.3.5.9-12.OO Use project management tools, strategies, and processes in planning, organizing, and controlling work.
9-12PP Demonstrate the use of conceptual, graphical, virtual, mathematical, and physical modeling to identify conflicting considerations before the entire system is developed and to aid in design decision making.
9-12PP Demonstrate the use of conceptual, graphical, virtual, mathematical, and physical modeling to identify conflicting considerations before the entire system is developed and to aid in design decision making.
LEQ/SWBAT (Study Hall)
LEQ/SWBAT (Study Hall)
What organizational strategies can I employ to have a successful and fun year?
What organizational strategies can I employ to have a successful and fun year?
Standard - 13.3.11.E
Evaluate time management strategies and their application to both personal and work situations.
Standard - 13.3.11.C
Evaluate conflict resolution skills as they relate to the workplace:
Constructive criticism
Group dynamics
Managing/leadership
Mediation
Negotiation
Problem solving
Standard - 13.3.11.B
Evaluate team member roles to describe and illustrate active listening techniques:
Clarifying
Encouraging
Reflecting
Restating
Summarizing
Standard - 13.3.11.A
Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.
Standard - 13.2.11.E
Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as, but not limited to:
Commitment
Communication
Dependability
Health/safety
Laws and regulations (that is Americans With Disabilities Act, child labor laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, Material Safety Data Sheets)
Personal initiative
Self-advocacy
Scheduling/time management
Team building
Technical literacy
Technology
Standard - 13.2.11.B
Apply research skills in searching for a job.
CareerLinks
Internet (i.e. O*NET)
Networking
Newspapers
Professional associations
Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide)
Standard - 13.2.11.A
Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview.
Standard - 13.1.11.H
Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests.
Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests.
AVID Learning log
Monday May 11th, 2026
Monday May 11th, 2026
Bellringer— NBR.
Natural Selection and the Rock Pocket Mouse — HHMI BioInteractive Video-sjeSEngKGrg_xvid.aviSeminar:
Seminar:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
Monday/Tuesday IXL Science
Monday/Tuesday IXL Science
Wednesday/ Thurday IXL Math
Wednesday/ Thurday IXL Math
Friday: Typing.com
Friday: Typing.com
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
Lecture:
Lecture:
- Seminar IS a class with a grade.
- Grade Trackers- Every Wednesday/ Thursday
According to the Math Department Cool Math IS NOT an educational website and is not permitted. You can go to IXL math through your classlink.
From the Social Studies department, you can go on https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
If you have nothing else to work on you will log into Mission US . I will give you a user name and password. You will choose a scenario, let me know what it is, and work through it.
- You MUST have some work to do, study, or read a book. Please do not sit and talk, but focus on your learning.
- Any student wishing to go to another teacher's room MUST have a pre-written pass to go for a test or assignment. The pass must specify why you need to go.
- You CANNOT decide to go get a pass once you're in class already.
- You do not leave the room to get papers or take papers to another teacher. Do that on your own time between classes.
- If your IPAD is not charged, I have paper assignments you can work on. Students will not sit on the floor to charge IPADS
The bell does not dismiss you, I do. Remain in your assigned seat until I tell you to get up and move.
You can read a book and complete a book summary
Homework:
Homework:
Study Hall:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
IXL Science
IXL Science
Typing.com
Typing.com
IXL Math
IXL Math
Kids.nationalgeopgraphic.com
Kids.nationalgeopgraphic.com
If you need to be on a different site, I need a note from a teacher stating this; the website name and what you are to be doing.
If you need to be on a different site, I need a note from a teacher stating this; the website name and what you are to be doing.
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
If all else fails you can write the following sentence 100 times: "Writing sentences is a waste of time, but I was given the oppotunity to do multiple thingslike:; work from another teacher's class, worksheets, homework, IXL science or IXL Math, study from notes or even relax and read a book then let Mr. Allison know the pages I read and a brief summary of what happpened. I chose instead, to do nothing or be disruptive and after being warned, still was not working. I will now waste my time by writing this entire thing 100 times. TO be completed by the end of the day. There will be a consequence for not finishing.
Agenda:
Agenda:
From the Student handbook: STUDY HALL
From the Student handbook: STUDY HALL
All students will observe the following rules for study halls:
All students will observe the following rules for study halls:
1. Study materials must be brought for use during the study period.
1. Study materials must be brought for use during the study period.
2. Students who need to report to another teacher must have a pass signed by that teacher before the study hall begins. The pass must specify why you are needed elsewhere. You must report to study hall first and sign out before leaving.
2. Students who need to report to another teacher must have a pass signed by that teacher before the study hall begins. The pass must specify why you are needed elsewhere. You must report to study hall first and sign out before leaving.
3. Rules and regulations for each study hall will be established by the teacher in charge.
3. Rules and regulations for each study hall will be established by the teacher in charge.
4. If you do not have work to do for another class you will complete the work I assign you. You can work on papers you already brought with you, study for another class, read a book, but you will not sit there and do nothing.
4. If you do not have work to do for another class you will complete the work I assign you. You can work on papers you already brought with you, study for another class, read a book, but you will not sit there and do nothing.
5. The bell does not dismiss you, I do. Remain in your assigned seat until I tell you to get up and move.
6. According to the Math Department Cool Math IS NOT an educational website and is not permitted. You can go to IXL math through your classlink.
7. From the Social Studies department, you can go on https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
8. If you have nothing else to work on you will log into Mission US . I will give you a user name and password. You will choose a scenario, let me know what it is, and work through it.
9. You CANNOT decide to go get a pass once you're in class already.
9. You CANNOT decide to go get a pass once you're in class already.
10. You do not leave the room to get papers or take papers to another teacher. Do that on your own time between classes.
10. You do not leave the room to get papers or take papers to another teacher. Do that on your own time between classes.
11.If your IPAD is not charged, I have paper assignments you can work on. Students will not sit on the floor to charge IPADS
You can read a book and complete a book summary
CELL PHONES
Student use of electronic devices in classrooms or other instructional areas during instructional times is divided amount grade levels and determined by the classroom teacher or staff member.
Grades 7-8, cell phones will be placed in the identified cell phone holder upon entering each classroom and retrieved upon leaving the class at the teacher's discretion.
Students are prohibited from using cell phones in bathrooms or locker rooms.
Lecture:
Lecture:
Homework:
Homework:
If you are struggling to find the meaning of prefix, root, and suffix- use these two lists OR look up more if you can't find it here.
Prefix, root and suffix list 1
Collaborative Study Groups Pre
Collaborative Study Groups During
LEQ/SWBAT (7th grade science)
LEQ/SWBAT (7th grade science)
3.5.6-8.U Evaluate and assess the strengths and weaknesses of various design solutions given established principles and elements of design.
3.5.6-8.BB Demonstrate how knowledge gained from other content areas affects the development of technological products and systems.
3.5.6-8.Y Compare, contrast, and identify overlap between the contributions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the development of technological systems.
LEQ’s/SWBAT (8th grade science)
3.5.6-8.BB Demonstrate how knowledge gained from other content areas affects the development of technological products and systems.
3.3.6-8.J Collect data to provide evidence for how the motion and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions.
3.3.9-12.L Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere
LEQ/SWBAT(Seminar)
LEQ/SWBAT(Seminar)
3.5.9-12.II Investigate the widespread changes that have resulted from the Information Age, which has placed emphasis on the processing and exchange of information
3.5.9-12.II Investigate the widespread changes that have resulted from the Information Age, which has placed emphasis on the processing and exchange of information
3.5.6-8.FF Demonstrate how systems thinking involves considering relationships between every part, as well as how the systems interact with the environment in which it is used.
3.5.6-8.FF Demonstrate how systems thinking involves considering relationships between every part, as well as how the systems interact with the environment in which it is used.
3.5.6-8.II Predict outcomes of a future product or system at the beginning of the design process.
3.5.6-8.II Predict outcomes of a future product or system at the beginning of the design process.
3.5.6-8.KK Explain how technology and engineering are closely linked to creativity, which can result in both intended and unintended innovations.
3.5.6-8.KK Explain how technology and engineering are closely linked to creativity, which can result in both intended and unintended innovations.
3.5.3.5.9-12.OO Use project management tools, strategies, and processes in planning, organizing, and controlling work.
3.5.3.5.9-12.OO Use project management tools, strategies, and processes in planning, organizing, and controlling work.
9-12PP Demonstrate the use of conceptual, graphical, virtual, mathematical, and physical modeling to identify conflicting considerations before the entire system is developed and to aid in design decision making.
9-12PP Demonstrate the use of conceptual, graphical, virtual, mathematical, and physical modeling to identify conflicting considerations before the entire system is developed and to aid in design decision making.
LEQ/SWBAT (Study Hall)
LEQ/SWBAT (Study Hall)
What organizational strategies can I employ to have a successful and fun year?
What organizational strategies can I employ to have a successful and fun year?
Standard - 13.3.11.E
Evaluate time management strategies and their application to both personal and work situations.
Standard - 13.3.11.C
Evaluate conflict resolution skills as they relate to the workplace:
Constructive criticism
Group dynamics
Managing/leadership
Mediation
Negotiation
Problem solving
Standard - 13.3.11.B
Evaluate team member roles to describe and illustrate active listening techniques:
Clarifying
Encouraging
Reflecting
Restating
Summarizing
Standard - 13.3.11.A
Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.
Standard - 13.2.11.E
Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as, but not limited to:
Commitment
Communication
Dependability
Health/safety
Laws and regulations (that is Americans With Disabilities Act, child labor laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, Material Safety Data Sheets)
Personal initiative
Self-advocacy
Scheduling/time management
Team building
Technical literacy
Technology
Standard - 13.2.11.B
Apply research skills in searching for a job.
CareerLinks
Internet (i.e. O*NET)
Networking
Newspapers
Professional associations
Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide)
Standard - 13.2.11.A
Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview.
Standard - 13.1.11.H
Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests.
Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests.
AVID Learning log
Tuesday May 12th, 2026
Tuesday May 12th, 2026
Bellringer— NBR.
8th Grade Science: (textbook link)
Agenda:
Agenda:
Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones
Watch the video as it plays and answer the questions for credit on paper.
Lecture:
Lecture:
Homework:
Homework:
Agenda:
Agenda:
Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones
Watch the video as it plays and answer the questions for credit on paper.
Lecture:
Lecture:
Homework:
Homework:
Natural Selection and the Rock Pocket Mouse — HHMI BioInteractive Video-sjeSEngKGrg_xvid.aviSeminar:
Seminar:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
Monday/Tuesday IXL Science
Monday/Tuesday IXL Science
Wednesday/ Thurday IXL Math
Wednesday/ Thurday IXL Math
Friday: Typing.com
Friday: Typing.com
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
Lecture:
Lecture:
- Seminar IS a class with a grade.
- Grade Trackers- Every Wednesday/ Thursday
According to the Math Department Cool Math IS NOT an educational website and is not permitted. You can go to IXL math through your classlink.
From the Social Studies department, you can go on https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
If you have nothing else to work on you will log into Mission US . I will give you a user name and password. You will choose a scenario, let me know what it is, and work through it.
- You MUST have some work to do, study, or read a book. Please do not sit and talk, but focus on your learning.
- Any student wishing to go to another teacher's room MUST have a pre-written pass to go for a test or assignment. The pass must specify why you need to go.
- You CANNOT decide to go get a pass once you're in class already.
- You do not leave the room to get papers or take papers to another teacher. Do that on your own time between classes.
- If your IPAD is not charged, I have paper assignments you can work on. Students will not sit on the floor to charge IPADS
The bell does not dismiss you, I do. Remain in your assigned seat until I tell you to get up and move.
You can read a book and complete a book summary
Homework:
Homework:
Study Hall:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
NEW for the 4th nine weeks:
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
If you have your IPAD out, You will be permitted to work on the following websites only :
IXL Science
IXL Science
Typing.com
Typing.com
IXL Math
IXL Math
Kids.nationalgeopgraphic.com
Kids.nationalgeopgraphic.com
If you need to be on a different site, I need a note from a teacher stating this; the website name and what you are to be doing.
If you need to be on a different site, I need a note from a teacher stating this; the website name and what you are to be doing.
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
If you don't want to work on one of these do an alternative assignment from below. IF a teacher needs you to work on something else for that day I need a handwritten note with today's date on it stating the website you are to be using and what you are to be doing.
If all else fails you can write the following sentence 100 times: "Writing sentences is a waste of time, but I was given the oppotunity to do multiple thingslike:; work from another teacher's class, worksheets, homework, IXL science or IXL Math, study from notes or even relax and read a book then let Mr. Allison know the pages I read and a brief summary of what happpened. I chose instead, to do nothing or be disruptive and after being warned, still was not working. I will now waste my time by writing this entire thing 100 times. TO be completed by the end of the day. There will be a consequence for not finishing.
Agenda:
Agenda:
From the Student handbook: STUDY HALL
From the Student handbook: STUDY HALL
All students will observe the following rules for study halls:
All students will observe the following rules for study halls:
1. Study materials must be brought for use during the study period.
1. Study materials must be brought for use during the study period.
2. Students who need to report to another teacher must have a pass signed by that teacher before the study hall begins. The pass must specify why you are needed elsewhere. You must report to study hall first and sign out before leaving.
2. Students who need to report to another teacher must have a pass signed by that teacher before the study hall begins. The pass must specify why you are needed elsewhere. You must report to study hall first and sign out before leaving.
3. Rules and regulations for each study hall will be established by the teacher in charge.
3. Rules and regulations for each study hall will be established by the teacher in charge.
4. If you do not have work to do for another class you will complete the work I assign you. You can work on papers you already brought with you, study for another class, read a book, but you will not sit there and do nothing.
4. If you do not have work to do for another class you will complete the work I assign you. You can work on papers you already brought with you, study for another class, read a book, but you will not sit there and do nothing.
5. The bell does not dismiss you, I do. Remain in your assigned seat until I tell you to get up and move.
6. According to the Math Department Cool Math IS NOT an educational website and is not permitted. You can go to IXL math through your classlink.
7. From the Social Studies department, you can go on https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
8. If you have nothing else to work on you will log into Mission US . I will give you a user name and password. You will choose a scenario, let me know what it is, and work through it.
9. You CANNOT decide to go get a pass once you're in class already.
9. You CANNOT decide to go get a pass once you're in class already.
10. You do not leave the room to get papers or take papers to another teacher. Do that on your own time between classes.
10. You do not leave the room to get papers or take papers to another teacher. Do that on your own time between classes.
11.If your IPAD is not charged, I have paper assignments you can work on. Students will not sit on the floor to charge IPADS
You can read a book and complete a book summary
CELL PHONES
Student use of electronic devices in classrooms or other instructional areas during instructional times is divided amount grade levels and determined by the classroom teacher or staff member.
Grades 7-8, cell phones will be placed in the identified cell phone holder upon entering each classroom and retrieved upon leaving the class at the teacher's discretion.
Students are prohibited from using cell phones in bathrooms or locker rooms.
Lecture:
Lecture:
Homework:
Homework:
If you are struggling to find the meaning of prefix, root, and suffix- use these two lists OR look up more if you can't find it here.
Prefix, root and suffix list 1
Collaborative Study Groups Pre
Collaborative Study Groups During
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