PTA Update Week 14

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ART: 
Happy and Healthy Holidays to All,  When we return Jan. 6, 2014  we will start a new unit on color. There is one month left in art class and on Feb. 1st the classes will switch to Home and Careers. Enjoy, Mrs. Knoop

ENGLISH:
I wish everyone a happy and health New Year. Upon return from the vacation in January, we will be beginning a new unit on the novel Freak the Mighty. Remind your children that a good way to pass the time over any vacation is to curl up with a good book!


MATHEMATICS: 

Have a happy and healthy New Year!

SCIENCE:

We just completed the Skeletal System and upon return we will be starting our next body system.  Students should focus on finishing up their Science Symposium project over break   The dead line for the project has been extended to the 17th of January.  The boards have come in and will available as soon as we return.  

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Enjoy the time with your family. The ABC of the American Revolution project is due on January 15. Please work on it over the break, as you have both science fair and this project due within a week of each other.

PTA Update Week 13

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ART: You should have recieved the interim report. Please speak with your child about behavior in class. Too much talking means less time on task. Students will be finishing their watercolor paintings of their cartoon character. Mrs. Knoop


ENGLISH:
Over this past week, we took an Inquiry test for the first half of the workshop. Students should get the tests back on Monday. Students also had returned to them their scrapbooks. Attached to the scrapbook was a rubric with their scores - these needed to be signed and returned to me. We have also read "Raymond's Run", a story about a girls' passion for running. Work is being completed towards finalizing requirements for the Independent Reading Assignment (an essay based on the theme of the novel they are reading). Students have been completing bookmarks for characterization, conflict, and theme, as well as handouts to help them with formatting, revision, and editing. This essay id due on Tuesday, December 17th. By now, they should be finished, or nearing completion of the reading so they can spend a couple of days at home writing the essay. Over the course of next week, we will also finish the second half of Workshop Two and have our second Inquiry test on Friday. As a reminder, these are open-book assessments used for the purpose of finding and analyzing text. No memorization is necessary. Students have already read the material.

MATHEMATICS: 

Accelerated - We are working on Chapter 7.  We will continue on Chapter 7 next week and begin Chapter 8.  There is A Unit Exam next Friday December 20th.  Please make use of the Quiz on the textbook's website bigideasmath.com  for Chapters 7 and try Chapter 8.

 

Regular - We are working on Chapter 5 and will continue with this Chapter next week. There is A Unit Exam next Friday December 20th.  Chapters 3 - 5 should be reviewed for this Exam.   Please make use of the Quiz on the textbook's website bigideasmath.com  for Chapters 3 - 5.

SCIENCE:

This week in science, students have started the study of the first human body system, the Skeletal System. Students will learn the names of the bones and how they function in the human body. We continue to work on Science Symposium projects. Mini-boards will be due next Tuesday, December 10. Data tables and graphs will be due December 16. Science Research Club meets every Wednesday. Students should use this resource for extra help for Science Symposium

Now that we are immersed in the experimental phase, many students have been faced with unforeseen obstacles. They are trouble shooting and problem solving to overcome these “bumps” in the road. The road traveled is often much more important than the destination

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will be finishing the American Revolution and begin working on an inter-team ABC Project. The project will be posted on the team website and students will have until after Science Fair is over. Please speak with your child about completing all dear jack assignments and completing homework. 

PTA Update Week 12

Team 7-2 wants to give a SHOUT OUT to Ms. Rehnback, former 7-1 Math Teacher, for being named the Nassau County Girl’s Volleyball Coach of the Year.  We are very proud of you!
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ART: 
You should have seen a rubric for their first grade of the second quarter, The Human Body project, if they bring it back, with in 2 days signed it is worth 2 points. Mrs. Knoop

ENGLISH:
This past week we have continued with Workshop 2 in our Expert 21 books. We read "Casey at the Bat", "The Cost of Winning", and "Boiling Sports Controversies". We will have our first Inquiry test for the quarter on Tuesday the 10th. The test will be based on the three selections. Afterward, we will read "Raymond's Run". While we work within the workbook, students continue to read their second independent reading novel, completing various interactive bookmarks as they read. When they complete the reading, they will write an essay detailing the theme of the novel. The assignment was distributed before Thanksgiving break and sent home for parents to read about as well. The  essay is due Tuesday, December 17th. As always, encourage your child to keep up with the reading. I would also ask that you explain to your child the importance of revising, editing and proofreading all written work. Too many students are handing in assignments that appear quickly written and carelessly thought out. The work would be greatly improved if a little more time and effort were taken to complete any task (this applies to other subjects as well, not just English class).


MATHEMATICS: 

Accelerated: There was a test this Friday on everything up to the beginning of Chapter 7.  We will continue on Chapter 7 next week.  Students should continue to access the online website bigideasmath.com

Regular: There was a test this Friday on everything up to Chapter 4.  We will start on Chapter 5 next week.  Students should continue to access the online website bigideasmath.com

SCIENCE:
This week in science, students have started the study of the first human body system, the Skeletal System. Students will learn the names of the bones and how they function in the human body. We continue to work on Science Symposium projects. Mini-boards will be due next Tuesday, December 10. Data tables and graphs will be due December 16. Science Research Club meets every Wednesday. Students should use this resource for extra help for Science Symposium.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We continue our exploration of colonial independence this week with the conclusion of Chapter 5 on the causes of the American Revolution. After a quiz, students will be working on learning about the traditions of government within the colonies and the details of the U.S. Constitution.

PTA Update Week 11

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No Name Calling Week is January 21^st – 24^th.
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ART: Next week for Colonial Day they will make corn husk people.
Students have completed their drawings of the human body with correct proportions this week. They will start a cartoon character after the Thanksgiving holiday. I wish you and your family a happy holiday. Mrs. Knoop

ENGLISH:
Students completed their Rumble Fish Scrapbooks this past week and had an opportunity to view others' work. We have also visited the library to get novels for our second quarter Independent Reading Assignment. This assignment will require the students to read and then write an essay that centers around the novel's theme. This will be due on Tuesday, December 17th. Specifics will be discussed and reviewed in class, but students need to remember that work must be done at home as well. In addition, we will begin Workshop Two in the Expert 21 book, "Sports Inquiry". We will explore various essential questions, such as "How much is one willing to sacrifice to achieve what they want?" and "Do we care too much about competition and winning?" Finally, we will hold our seventh grade Colonial Day on Wednesday.

MATHEMATICS: Accelerated: We will continue with Chapter 6 next week.  Team 7-2 will participate in a Team Activity on Wednesday celebrating Colonial Day.

 

Regular: We will continue with Chapter 4 next week.  Team 7-2 will participate in a Team Activity on Wednesday celebrating Colonial Day.

SCIENCE:
SCIENCE FAIR TOPIC IDEAS. An in-depth investigation of the cell concluded this week in science class. The culminating activity in science lab this week, students had an opportunity to view their very own cheek cells under the compound microscope and compared them to onion cells (Plant cell vs. Animal cell). A quiz on plant and animal cells (organelles, structure and function and lab activity) will take place next Tuesday, November 26. Science Symposium deadlines are coming due quickly! The research paper and work cited page was extended to Tuesday, November 19. Hypothesis and materials were due Thursday, November 21, 2013 (handwritten was acceptable).  The next deadline is Tuesday, November 26: Problem, Hypothesis, Materials and Procedure must be typed and printed to be handed in. 7^th grade science students will be going to the library on Monday, November 25 specifically for typing these components. I have asked all students come prepared with a handwritten copy of their problem, hypothesis, materials and detailed procedures, to ensure maximum productivity of this library/computer time.  Science Research Club has been meeting on Wednesdays in room 120 to assist all students with science symposium projects. If a student has an interest in competing in local science competitions, this club is an extra resource or support for students. Colonial Day will be celebrated all of team 7-2’s -team classes next Wednesday. Science classes will explore colonial medicine and apothecary.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We have finished looking at colonial American society. Monday and Tuesday students will have an open notes, open book project that will be due on Tuesday afternoon. I will be staying on Tuesday to help all students complete the project. This Wednesday we will be "getting our hands dirty" as students participate in a "Colonial Day" at LBMS. Students will be completing different colonial activities in team classes. We expect to have a lot of educational fun and excitement on this day. Be aware that Wednesday is also our "go home early" drill. Students will be leaving school fifteen minutes early.

PTA Update Week 10

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ART:The students have finished their  Native American Shields and paragraph, on why they chose that spirit animal or design. They were given a rubric with their grade, which should be signed by a guardian and returned to me for 2 points. Their shields will be displayed throughout the school. They did a great job, this was a  cross-curriculum project with Social Studies. This week we start a new cartooning project, this will tie in with their learning about the human body in Science. Mrs. Knoop

ENGLISH:
We spent this past week completing the novel Rumble Fish and working on the project for it, which is a scrapbook from the point of view of the main character. We also spent some class time reviewing proper structure and formatting of our writing. Next week, the students will need to hand in the project (on November 19th). We will also visit the library to search for a new novel to read for our next independent assignment. As this week was the start of the new quarter, students have been reminded that we start fresh, but that expectations are high. Please encourage your children to read daily and to complete their assignments in a timely fashion. As a reminder, extra help for English is held on Wednesdays and Fridays.

MATHEMATICS: All students performed nicely for the 1st Quarter.  I hope to see the same if not more effort put forth this quarter.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Accelerated: We will begin Chapter 6 - Percents on Monday. 

Regular: We will begin Chapter 4 - Inequalities on Monday.

SCIENCE:
SCIENCE FAIR TOPIC IDEAS. Students went to the computer lab twice this week to work on the research paper and work cited page for Science Symposium. The deadline for the research paper was extended to Tuesday, November 19. The background research should be a minimum of one page typed or a maximum of three pages typed.  Ms. Van Loon, our library-media specialist, pushed into our classes at the computer lab and taught students the proper format for their work cited page. The format being used has been uploaded to each student’s Google Drive for reference.   LBMS has a science research club that typically meets on Wednesdays in room 120. This club is designed to provide support to students who are interested in possibly competing in science competitions following our own Science Symposium. A quiz on the microscope was given this week and we are moving forward into an in-depth study of the cell.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be looking at colonial society. A quiz will be given on colonial geography Monday. The rest of the week will be an examination of New England, Middle, and Southern societies. Crime, Punishment, and social norms will be examined both today and in colonial America.

PTA Update Week 9

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ART:
No update this week.

ENGLISH:
This past week students received their Personal Narrative scores. These were sent home to be signed by a parent. In addition, we continued to work within our Rumble Fish unit. Next week, the novel will be completed, and students will have some time to work on their Rumble Fish Project - "How is My Identity Formed?" The project has been explained to them, and it is due November 19th. We begin a new quarter next week. It is my hope that students continue to work to their potential by reading whenever they have an opportunity and by carefully reviewing all work that needs to be completed.

MATHEMATICS: Have a wonderful 3 day weekend.  Hopefully every student will come to school refreshed and ready to learn on Tuesday for the start of the 2nd Quarter.  Now that I know your children and how they arte doing in math I will start to move seats around to make class more successful!  Report cards will arrive home next week.  There will be a Test on Friday November 15th for all classes.  Over the weekend take advantage of the bigideasmath.com website to prepare for the next Exam.

SCIENCE:
SCIENCE FAIR TOPIC IDEAS. This past week students received their Personal Narrative scores. These were sent home to be signed by a parent. In addition, we continued to work within our Rumble Fish unit. Next week, the novel will be completed, and students will have some time to work on their Rumble Fish Project - "How is My Identity Formed?" The project has been explained to them, and it is due November 19th. We begin a new quarter next week. It is my hope that students continue to work to their potential by reading whenever they have an opportunity and by carefully reviewing all work that needs to be completed.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Enjoy Veteran's Day. When we return, we will begin Unit 2, entitled "Early American Identity: colonies, wealth and traditions." We will be working on this unit for a month, and end our study with a Colonial Day celebration on November 27 when all the teachers in 7th grade will dress in colonial garb and spend the day having students engage in colonial activities. This week will be looking at geography, and students will have to memorize the location of the original 13 colonies.

PTA Update Week 8

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ALL 7th Grade Students that participated in the Miss. Chocolate Fundraiser MUST pick up their items on Monday November 4th from 2 - 6 in the Main Office Lobby.

ART: 

The students finished their Native American Shields and paragraph on Friday, Nov.1st.  If your child did not finish they must stay for extra help next week on Tuesday for one hour.  Nov. 8th is the end of the quarter all projects  (3) must be completed by that date or a failing grade will result. Thank you, Mrs. Knoop.

ENGLISH:

This past week students received the novel Rumble Fish. We have read through chapter five and will need to read through chapter 7 for Monday. Throughout the reading, we will be analyzing the characters, their actions and reasons for them. We will also be going through the text to delve into themes of identity and influence. In addition, students need to complete a scavenger hunt online about the author, S.E. Hinton, and hand it in by Monday. On Thursday, students received their scores for their literary essays and completed a reflection of the piece. This reflection was sent home, requiring a parent signature to help you be aware of how your child performed. The piece itself remains in the student's portfolio, which will follow them throughout the middle and high school. Next week, we continue to work on Rumble Fish. Students were introduced to a culminating unit project on Friday that they can begin working on before the novel's completion. As always, please encourage your child to keep up with his/her reading, be prepared, and work thoughtfully on all their assignments.

MATHEMATICS:

Accelerated Math - We will start Chapter 5: Ratios and Proportions this week.  There will be a quiz on Wednesday.  Common Assessment # 1 was administered on October 30th.  Scores will be given to students by the end of next week.  Have a nice weekend!

Math 7 - We will continue to work on Chapter 3: Expressions and Equations next week.  There will be a quiz on Wednesday.  Common Assessment # 1 was administered on October 30th.  Scores will be given to students by the end of next week.  Have a nice weekend!

SCIENCE:

Science Fair topic ideas. Students went to the library this week to continue research for science symposium projects. Project titles were finalized on Friday, November 1. Science Symposium informational packets were distributed this week. The packet contains: statement of purpose, guidelines, timeline, due dates and all rubrics being used to assess each component of the project. The next deadline for the project is for students to fill out the back page of the packet and have it signed by a parent/guardian and returned by Monday, November 4. This page must include- the title of the experiment, and if working with a partner, where the experiment is being conducted (whose house?). This information must be approved by each parent/guardian. We have started the study of the microscope (history, development of, and types of microscopes) this week. We discussed the importance of Lab Safety in classroom and when conducting science experiments in general. Students will take part in a Microscope lab next week and we will begin an in depth study of the cell.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

We will be finishing our exploration unit this week with an examination of the first permanent English colony, Jamestown. We will be having our quarterly examination on Thursday and Friday. A quizlet activity has been set up. Students can also use the TCI Review activity found on the TCI site. The Quarterly will be on the Introduction- Chapter 2. Extra help will be Tuesday and Thursday this week.

PTA Update Week 7

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ALL 7th Grade Students that participated in the Miss. Chocolate Fundraiser MUST pick up their items on Monday November 4th from 2 - 6 in the Main Office Lobby.

ART: 

 We are finishing up the Native American Shields this week.  They will decorate the cafeteria and some will be put into the District Art Show in May. They are coming very nice. Be looking for a rubric next week, Nov. 1-5.

ENGLISH:

This week we had our second inquiry test, based on the last three readings of Workshop One. In addition, students were assigned a personal narrative writing assignment. The rough draft was due this past Thursday, and the class engaged in peer-editing. The final copy is due October 30th, 2013. We also had an introduction to our first whole class novel, Rumble Fish, by S.E. Hinton. Students were given copies, and you should expect these to be read at home as well as in class. Upcoming: we will work with Rumble Fish, the importance of characterization, point of view, and author's purpose. There have been a number of students who have not been completing their homeworks in a timely fashion. Please remind your children that homework is an integral part of being successful in the classroom and as a student. The end of the quarter is a few short weeks away; students have every opportunity to make up owed work, but they must show some initiative.

MATHEMATICS:

Periods 1 and 4: We will continue with Chapter 4 - Inequalities this week and next.  Common Assessment # 1 will be administered on Wednesday October 30th.  Please have your child review over the weekend.  The website  bigideasmath.com  is a wonderful resource.  Each chapter has a review section, chapter test and quizzes that will give automatic feedback.

 

Periods 2, 5, and 8:  We will continue with Chapter 3 - Expressions and Equations this week and next.  Common Assessment # 1 will be administered on Wednesday October 30th.  Please have your child review over the weekend.  The website  bigideasmath.com  is a wonderful resource.  Each chapter has a review section, chapter test and quizzes that will give automatic feedback.

SCIENCE:

Science Fair topic ideas. This week in science we completed Unit One with our first unit exam on Thursday, October 24. The next unit of study will be, the microscope and cell.  The next Science Symposium library research date is Tuesday, October 29. This will be our 3rd visit to the library dedicated to Science Symposium research. Students received a Project Timetable and were instructed to keep it in the science fair section of their binders. This sheet lists all the project requirements with their respective deadlines. A Science Symposium  Informational Packet will be sent home, which will include all the project requirements, project deadlines and grading rubrics. All project titles must be finalized and approved the teacher by November 1 (the next deadline). Experimentation should not begin before then.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we will continue the age of exploration. After looking at the five guys of exploration, we will look at the columbian exchange and the evolution of the spice trade.

PTA Update Week 6

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All students are required to have a school issued lock. All students going to Philadelphia must bring money for lunch. (Dinner is included in the cost of the trip.)

ART: 

We are working on the shields. Color is the key to this weeks success, finding an exciting color scheme for the drawings they worked so hard to perfect.

ENGLISH:

The independent reading assignment was due October 16th. Please encourage your child to get it in if he/she didn't already do so. This coming week, we will complete Workshop 1 and take our second Inquiry test on the last three readings of the workshop. This will be on Tuesday the 22nd. At the end of the week we will take an end-of workshop skills test. Some of the skills tested will be vocabulary knowledge, finding evidence in text, identifying main ideas and details, and author's purpose. We continue to research different topics using Expert Space online. This past week, they were assigned a career information search. Upcoming this next week, they will research Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. using the Expert Space information. Please go to www.expert21.com/student , log in and follow instructions. Students were given login information. If there is difficulty accessing the site, students can see me to verify their username/password information, or they can do the assignment during an extra help (Wednesdays and Fridays). Finally, although the independent reading assignment is completed, please encourage your children to read every day. Research has shown that consistent readers make consistently stronger learners!

MATHEMATICS:

Accelerated: We will start Chapter 4 on Friday.  There will be a Spiral Review Quiz on Monday.  Our first Common Assessment Exam will be on October 30th.

Math 7: We will start on Chapter 3 on Friday.  There will be a Spiral Review Quiz on Monday.  Our first Common Assessment Exam will be on October 30th.

SCIENCE:

Science Fair topic ideas. The focus in science this week was to begin to research topic ideas for science symposium. Students had the opportunity to go to the library computer lab for two class periods this week. The first deadline for the project timetable will be: Tuesday, October 22. Three possible topic ideas and selection of partner(s)- if working in a team of 2 or 3. Students have the option of working independently.
The first unit exam will be next Thursday, October 24. Biological Sciences, Life Functions and Scientific Method will be the topics to study. Extra Help will be given: Tuesday and Wednesday after school and Thursday morning at 7:20am.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week students will be exploring the impact of the Colombian Exchange on America. After examining how cultural differences created misconceptions, students will work with the online textbook and in the library to enhance their google drive skills. Extra help will be Tuesday for 1 hour this week.

PTA Update Week 5

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All students are required to have a school issued lock. All students going to Philadelphia must bring money for lunch. (Dinner is included in the cost of the trip.)

Philadelphia trip is on Thursday October 17th.  Please drop your child off at the Middle School between 6-6:15 am on that day if there are attending the trip.  If they are not going to Philadelphia it is a regular school day.  Make sure your child has money for lunch.  Dinner is included.  We hope to return to the Middle School by 9:30pm.  Enjoy your three day weekend!

ART: 

By now you should have signed your child's first rubric in art.  It was the grades for the front and the back of their folders.  Next week we are working on a Native American Shield, it is a cross-curriculum project with Social Studies. Each student was taken in the computer lab to research their animal/image, next step is to draw that image, then color with color pencil. If your child is falling behind they should stay for extra help.

ENGLISH:

This past week we completed reading "We Beat the Street". Students discussed the difficulties of meeting with challenges as we attempt to achieve our goals. They also worked collaboratively to analyze the reading. Students received their Inquiry test scores...overall, the classes performed quite well. They've also been introduced to the online Expert Space and researched a few a articles. Upcoming: The independent reading assignment is due on October 16th. They should be completing their novels and writing an essay based on the character's goals in the novel they read. We will also complete our Workshop 1 work by reading "Start Your Own Business" and "What's Your Life's Blueprint?" Remember that extra helps are on Wednesdays and Fridays. Encourage your children to attend. Reminder: the Philadelphia trip is on Thursday! dress appropriately for the weather.

MATHEMATICS:

Accelerated Math:  We will take out second Exam on Wednesday October 16th on Chapter 3 - Expressions and Equations, along Additional Topics(page 763), Chapters 1 and 2.  Please start to study over the weekend.  We will start Chapter 4 on Friday. Common Assessment #1 will be administered on October 30th.

Math 7: The first Chapter test was given back today. Please have your child do test corrections and sign their test over the weekend.  They will receive bonus points.  We will finish Chapter 2 next week and start on Chapter 3.  Common Assessment #1 will be administered on October 30th.  This test will be on everything we have done so far this year.

SCIENCE:

This week in science, students started to investigate the scientific method.  A lab investigation, using scientific tools was completed. The lab report was due: Friday, October 11. Students also took a quiz on the scientific method on Friday October 11. In addition to the scientific method, students started brainstorming different ideas for their science symposium project. We will visit the library next week to begin researching topics. Science times #2 is due: Tuesday, October 15. Students were assigned to find an article of their choice to read and reflect upon. 

SOCIAL STUDIES:

Have a happy Columbus Day! We have a short week thanks to Columbus Day and the Philadelphia trip on Thursday. I will be attending a conference on Friday as well, so when we return this week we will be examining if Columbus is a hero or villain based on primary source evidence from the Age of Exploration. This is our introduction to the Age of Exploration, and we will spend the rest of the week looking at various motives in the Age of Exploration. We end the week looking at the real impact of economic policy on both the New and Old World. 

PTA Update Week 4

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ART: 

Be looking for the rubric with your student's  first two grades in art. They will get a separate grade for the front and back of their folders. We will be starting a new project, the  Native American Shield next week.

ENGLISH:

We took an Inquiry Test on the first three readings this past Thursday. Students will receive their scores this coming week. We will continue our exploration of goal-setting and decision-making in our Workshop One by reading "We Beat the Street". As a reminder, students should be reading their novels for the independent reading assignment, which is due October 16th. They will also be shown how to access Expert Space, the online component of Expert 21.

MATHEMATICS:

Accelerated Math:  We will continue to work on Chapter 3 next week.  All students will receive their test back on Friday October 4th.  Please review test with your child and sign the exam.  They can receive up to half of the points that they lost.  There will be a Spiral Review Quiz on Monday.  Have a nice weekend!

Math 7: We started Chapter 2 this week and will continue to work on it next week.  All students need to practice all operations with fractions and Integers.  They took their first exam this week.  I plan to give it back early next week.  There will be a Spiral Review quiz on Monday.  Have a nice weekend!

SCIENCE:

Next week in science, we will visit the library to begin preliminary research for science fair/symposium projects.  Students will be required to conduct a controlled experiment, where all factors are held constant except the variable being tested. Students will be given the choice to work alone, with a partner, or in a group of three.  Every student must get their project topic approved, in writing, by me before they begin any experimentation. Students will also be required to get parent approval prior to the experiment. Informational packet, rubric, and deadline benchmarks will be sent home soon.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we will be looking at how our environment shapes and influences our culture. We will complete an Iroquois Longhouse simulation at the start of the week. Students will begin to receive homework assignments utilizing the online textbook found at http://www.learntci.com. Your child knows how to log onto the account, as we have now spent two days working with it.