Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Jan 31 - 8th

Students had a discussion about the premise of the movie, San Andreas.

We then discussed what could cause this to happen. Along with this, we talked about the idea of whether part of California could eventually break off from North America. Students will be working on learning about and writing about their findings.

Upcoming due dates:
Vocab quiz tomorrow
Reading/highlighting is due Thursday Feb 2
Students graphic organizer for their writing is due Monday Feb 6.
Students will type their papers Feb 8, 9, and 10 in the school computer lab.

They are encouraged to seek outside reliable sources to help facilitate answering this question.


Monday, January 30, 2017

Friday, January 27, 2017

Jan 27 - 7th

Students attached their written explanations to their posters. We then went around and looked at all posters. Students left positive comments on notecards by the poster. Posters were then turned in for final grade.


Jan 27th - 8th

Students took a test on notebook pages 50 - 63.

Students also received their vocab list for the Plate Tectonics Unit.


Jan 26 7th

Students typed their descriptions of their Superhero genetics poster.

All materials are due on friday.

Jan 26 8th

Class review of pages 60 - 63. Students have a test on friday.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Jan 24th - 7th grade

Students received their superhero genetics outline.

Students had the rest of the period to work on their projects.