2009-10+Homework

=7-3 & 7-4 Math and Science Homework=

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Friday & the Summer
Have a super fantastic summer! And remember, in life...
 * 1) Take time to explore.
 * 2) Stay true to yourself.
 * 3) Find your passion.
 * 4) Pursue your passion.

It has been an honor and pleasure to be your teacher for one year of your life. Thanks for being such wonderful young people!

Thursday
End of school party tomorrow. Don't forget to bring the healthy breakfast food you signed up for!

Wednesday

 * 1) Forces unit test cover sheet self and peer assessment DUE TOMMORROW (Thursday).
 * 2) Summer flight carbon footprint calculation: email Mr. Sperry your total summer flight carbon footprint calculation (see instrcution in #3 below).
 * 3) Talk with parents about bringing in (HEALTHY) breakfast foods on Friday morning.

Tuesday
Here's the [|carbon footprint calculator website].
 * 1) Tomorrow is Regional Sports Day. Remember your regional sports shirt, sun lotion and cap. You may buy lunch at Eurest in the cafeteria as usual.
 * 2) DUE THURSDAY: Forces unit cover sheet self and peer assessment.
 * 3) Summer flight carbon footprint calculation: email Mr. Sperry your family's total summer flight carbon footprint calculation following these instructions: [[file:Carbon Footprint Calculator Instructions.docx]]

Monday
DUE Tuesday: DUE Thursday or earlier:
 * course evaluation
 * signed math and science HW logs
 * NYT's article review
 * textbooks or money from Kevin Li, Amanda Woolsey, Everett Summers
 * Read 2 Read sponsor sheets and money
 * Forces unit test cover sheet if completed (by self and peer): use the red markings I put on the test paper
 * Forces unit test cover sheet
 * checkout sheets signed by all teachers

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete NYT science article review. Here it is if you forgot it at school: [[file:NYT Article Review.doc]] DUE MONDAY.
 * 2) Complete course & instructor evaluation. Here it is if you forgot it at school: [[file:Course evaluation.doc]] DUE MONDAY.
 * 3) Complete OVERDUE math & science HW logs (see Thursday #1). DUE TODAY.
 * 4) The following people owe me Semester 2 Self-Reflection sheets for math and science: Michael Chen, Michelle Feng, Ariana Knowles, Emily Ye, Callie Dick, Rosanne Lam, Kevin Lee, Kyle Moore, Jarrett Shirouzu. Andrea Duran, I don't have your Forces Science Test that you were supposed to hand in Friday at the end of class. Everyone, please bring me these items at 8am Monday morning.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete both math and science CW/HW "portfolios" as shown in class. Fill out the entire coversheet for both and have parents review and sign. The improvement goals you set would be for 8th grade. Here are the coversheets if you forgot/lost them. DUE FRIDAY (tomorrow)...no exceptions.  [[file:Q4 Math HW log.docx]] [[file:Q4 Science HW log.docx]]
 * 2) Textbooks DUE tomorrow (these are expensive and you will not receive your yearbook or grade report until returned or paid for):

MATH: "Math on Call" - Michael Chen, Mikey Dentino, Michelle Feng, Amanda Woolsey, Jarrett Shirouzu, Kevin Li "Signposts" - Michael Chen, Everett Summers

SCIENCE: "Motion & Forces" - Cynthia Lee & 2 others...

Wednesday - //"Forces" unit assessment tomorrow (Thursday).//
Your resources in order of priority are:
 * 1) Textbook pages 36-71 (excluding pages 60-61 on momentum); see especially "study guide" on page 68 and review questions pages 69-71.
 * 2) "Forces Study Guide/Review Sheet" described on Tuesday below. Hint: Mr. Sperry really likes some of these questions.
 * 3) "Working with Forces" worksheet described on Monday below.
 * 4) "Gravity" worksheet described on Monday below.
 * 5) "What is force?" introductory worksheet packet.

ALL UNCOLLECTED WORKSHEETS OR LABS ARE DUE TOMORROW. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Tuesday - //"Forces" unit assessment will be on Thursday.//

 * 1) Read 2 Read: get sponsors and bring a book to swap. BOTH DUE WEDNESDAY.
 * 2) Complete "Road Runner & Newton's Laws" worksheet. DUE WEDNESDAY.
 * 3) Continue working on "Forces Study Guide". All answers with work and explanation on separate sheet of paper. Here are the problems you DO NOT have to do: page 69 (5,8,9,10), page 70 (22, 23,24,25), page 71 (4,5), page 58 (4,10), page 59 (14b, 19), page 68 (skip), page 61 (only do #1 under math section). DUE THURSDAY.
 * 4) Complete all worksheets assigned on previous days (see below). DUE THURSDAY.

Monday - //"Forces" unit assessment will be on Thursday.//

 * 1) Bring a good book for the "mystery book swap" tomorrow...give one, get one.
 * 2) Complete "Balloon Lab". DUE WEDNESDAY.
 * 3) If unfinished: complete "Working with Forces" if unfinished (see #2 in Friday below).
 * 4) If unfinished: complete "Gravity" worksheet (both sides) using textbook 46-49.
 * 5) Begin if time & energy: begin "Forces Study Guide". See #4 below for details.

Friday & Weekend
1. Complete "Newton's 1st Law Minilab". If you still need to complete some of the minilabs, here are the instructions so that you can do them at home (all materials are commonly available). DUE MONDAY. 2. Complete "Working with Forces" (Newton's 2nd Law) worksheet using F=MxA (or rearranged using inverse operations from our algebra unit). Show formula, numbers & units in the formula, and boxed anwers with units for ALL problems. See example problem on page 53 of your textbook. Hint for #1: acceleration of all objects towards the earth due to the force of gravity is 9.8 m/s/s (this is the A of the equation). Hint for any problem asking about or using weight: remember, weight is just the force of gravity (F) on an object's mass (M) causing it to accelerate (A). TRY TO FINISH BY MONDAY.

3. Complete "Gravity" worksheet using your textbook pages 46-49. DUE MONDAY.

4. Begin working on "Forces Study Guide" worksheet. The front side is just copied from your textbook end of chapter 2. The other side is from a competitor's textbook on the same topic. Each begins with a summary of the main concepts and vocabulary, followed by multiple choice and short answer questions. Complete these neatly and completely on a separate sheet of paper. You may skip all problems involving "momentum" (pages 59-61). OPTIONAL BUT TEST IS WEDNESDAY.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete "Sneaker Friction" Lab. You may type on the document below (both data table and conclusions questions...use italics for your responses). DUE Friday. [[file:Sneaker Friction.docx]]
 * 2) Complete Chengde Journal AND self-evaluation (handed out Tuesday). DUE FRIDAY.
 * 3) If time and energy: complete last two pages of the "Forces" worksheet packet.

Wednesday

 * 1) Complete Chengde Journal AND self-evaluation (handed out today).
 * 2) Begin conclusion/question section of "Sneaker Friction" lab. Here's an electronic copy if you'd like to modify your draft table and/or type your answers. Even if you didn't complete your data collection today (we'll finish tomorrow), you can start answering several of the conclusions questions. [[file:Sneaker Friction.docx]]

Tuesday

 * 1) Complete Chengde Journal. DUE tomorrow.
 * 2) Finish drawing force arrows on worksheet pictures started in class.
 * 3) Bring Chengde pictures on USB to Mr. Sperry (please edit/sort...we only want your best shots).

Monday
General:
 * Bring Read to Read signup sheet and instructions to school tomorrow. Begin getting your three sponsors and filling in.
 * Bring Chengde pictures on USB to Mr. Sperry (please edit/sort...we only want your best shots).
 * Give Sports Beijing Summer Camp pamphlets to parents (June 14th-18th and 21st - 25th).
 * Work on Chengde Journal. DUE Wednesday.

Math & Science:
 * Turn in Signposts & Math on Call textbooks to Mr. Sperry. Please bring to class tomorrow.
 * Watch Brainpop films on [|Force] and [|Newton's Laws of Motion]. Take quiz but no need to print or send...just see how well you remember the material. Neatly and thoughtfully complete film vocab sheets handed out in class (these are available online under "activites" but I already gave you a copy). DUE Tuesday.

Tuesday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete video notes from Tuesday. DUE Monday.
 * 2) Work on Chengde reflection journal over weekend...will also have time on Monday.
 * 3) Pack for Chengde and get to bed early. See #2 Monday.

Monday

 * 1) Continue reading in your textbook through page 50 "Friction & Gravity" and complete pages 17-18 of the forces worksheet described below.
 * 2) Begin packing for Chengde using the packing list (no more, no less). On the second page of the parent letter:

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Read science textbook pages 36-39. Be a "smart" reader: look at pictures, read captions, reread bold text, ask yourself, "Do I understand what I'm reading?" You may continue reading through page 50 if you have time and are enjoying it.
 * 2) Neatly complete pages 13-16 (section 2-1) of the "What is Force?" worksheet distributed in class. For the pictures, use force arrows as shown in the book to indicate the different forces acting on the objects. You may continue into section 2-2 (pages 17-20) if desired.

Thursday
Science "Motion" test Friday. See details below. Here are the answer keys to most of the worksheets (thanks Jinghan):

Complete "Motion Graphing" and "Motion Detector Lab" reviews handed out today.

Wednesday

 * 1) Science "Motion" test Friday. You should be able to answer the following questions:
 * What is motion (reference point/relative motion)?
 * What is the difference between speed & velocity?
 * How can you determine an object's speed using the speed/velocity formula?
 * How is speed/velocity related to acceleration?
 * How can you determine an object's speed using the acceleration formula?
 * How can we rearrange either the speed or acceleration formula to solve for missing variables?
 * How can we know about the motion of an object based on distance/time, speed/time, and accleration/time graphs?

Resources to prepare from:
 * Complete any incomplete motion worksheets as organized in class Monday (these have all been assigned for several weeks now).
 * Complete "Motion Review" worksheet (see Monday & Tuesday below)
 * If finished above, complete textbook chapter one, section reviews 1 & 3 as well as relevant questions in chapter 1 review.

2. Students being asked to take the "Math 8 Course Outcomes Test" tomorrow are to be in Mr. Brown's room from 3:30-4:30. 3. Students who signed up for the CMC should show in Mr. Ihara's classroom at 3:30 tomorrow.

Monday & Tuesday

 * 1) Give parents Chengde trip letter and packing list (email sent to parent addresses Monday morning): [[file:Chengde parent letter 2010 (7-1).docx]]
 * 2) Complete any incomplete motion worksheets as organized in class today (these have all been assigned for several weeks now).
 * 3) Complete "Motion Review" worksheet: [[file:Motion Review Graphs (Sperry).pdf]]

Friday & Weekend
Study Unitary Method/problem-solving materials for 30 minute assessment on Monday. Here are the original instruction and worksheets. Note that the final three pages are full of review problems. The answers are below.

You also received the following set of practice problems in class today as another source of practice. Here's the sheet:

Thursday
Four steps to success on tomorrow's algebra unit test:
 * 1) Work the problems (using the resources listed below)!
 * 2) Get a good night's sleep (9-10pm bedtime)!
 * 3) Eat a healthy breakfast, snack, and lunch!
 * 4) IF you've done the above AND done the work every day throughout the quarter, come confidently into the classroom tomorrow and give it your best!

Wednesday
Same as below. Here are the resources I'd focus on in general:
 * 1) "Linear Relations Practice Assessment" (the one with the candle problem on the back page): this is as close to what the unit test will look adding (in addition to #2 below). Here's the answer key: [[file:Linear Relations Review Solutions.docx]] [[file:Linear Relations Review Solutions.doc]]
 * 2) the worksheet with the four graphs on it that asks you to transpose between graphs, equations, and tables.
 * 3) Also the two "Linear Relations Review" sheets mentioned Tuesday.
 * 4) Equations from stories and being able to match each variable of the linear relationship with the story.
 * 5) All other worksheets as resources.

Tuesday
30 minutes minimum on "Linear Relations Review" sheets 1 & 2 in preparation for Friday's end of unit algebra test. Here are some answer keys to Part A on review sheet #1:

Monday
30 minutes minimum on "Linear Relations Review" sheets 1 & 2 in preparation for Friday's end of unit test.

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete math checkup #3: 20-30 minutes (depending on class), no support or review in a quiet environment. Honor the trust!
 * 2) Continue 30 minutes work on science velocity and acceleration worksheets handed out this week.

Thursday

 * 1) Get math checkup #2 signed and commented on by parents.
 * 2) Pre-algebra checkup #3 tomorrow, covering the following topics:
 * unitary method (see 4 worksheets with strategies A-H and practice problems; use the review problems on the back of G)
 * combining like terms (see Signposts 5:02-5:06)
 * using inverse operations to solve for a variable (see Signposts chapter 10)
 * slope (see worksheets reviewed in class)
 * standard linear equation, y=mx+b (see worksheets reviewed in class)
 * equations from stories (see worksheet)
 * "moving between" tables, graphs, equations, coordinate points, and stories (see worksheets)

Here are some answers to the worksheets: [|EquationsTablesGraphsReviewpg1.jpg] [|GraphsTablesEquationsReviewpg2.jpg] [|TablesWSpg1.jpg] [|GraphingFunctionsWS.jpg] [|SlopeWSpg1.jpg] [|SlopeWSpg2.jpg] [|EquationsfromStoriesWS.jpg]

Wednesday
Complete "Motion Sensor Lab" (i.e. graphs and conclusions) parts A,B, & C. See lab sheet below, especially if you want to cut an paste the conclusion questions onto a separate document for answering. Remember to have underlined title and standard heading format. If finished, work on new motion worksheets.


 * 1) Complete "Motion Sensor Lab" (i.e. graphs and conclusions) parts A,B, & C by Thursday. See lab sheet below, especially if you want to cut an paste the conclusion questions onto a separate document for answering. Remember to have underlined title and standard heading format.

​ 2. Complete any unfinished motion worksheets as listed below for the weekend.
 * 1) Complete Part A of "Motion Sensor Lab" (i.e. graphs and conclusions)...part B and C to be continued in class tomorrow. Here is the lab sheet if you want to cut and paste the conclusion questions onto another sheet:

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete classroom video notes (neat, cursive, thoughtful, detailed)...should have been completed easily in class Friday.
 * 2) Complete Brainpop "acceleration" worksheets (neat, cursive, thoughtful, detailed)...started Thursday night.
 * 3) Complete "Acceleration Notes" (side 1) and "Graphing Speed vs. Time" (side 2) worksheets...half completed in class Thursday. See examples and problems in book on pages 24-27 for guidance.
 * 4) NEW - Complete "Calculations of Motion" worksheet (handed out Friday), showing all work (formula, numbers in formula, boxed answer, units). See examples and problems in book on pages 24-27 for guidance.
 * 5) SHOULD BE COMPLETE ALREADY (see Tuesday):
 * "Measuring Motion" (side 2 of "Frames of Reference")
 * "Exploring Reference Points" (2 sides)
 * "Determining Speed" (2 sides)

Thursday
30 minutes: Watch Brainpop " [|Acceleration] " video and begin/finish worksheet (distributed in class but found in "activities" section also). If time, work on "Acceleration Notes" (side 1) and "Graphing Speed vs. Time" (side 2) worksheets (half completed in class today).

Complete checkup #2 corrections and hand in tomorrow (it was due today). See below for details.

Wednesday
Complete math checkup #2 corrections. See worked answers below. Be sure to fully explain in writing your understanding of how to solve missed or undone problems (follow the correction instructions on the back of the cover sheet). When finished, staple the cover sheet, checkup and additional correction papers together for peer review tomorrow. No parent signature necessary yet.

Tuesday
Using your science text pages 14-15 as a reference, complete the three motion worksheets, two of which should be started/completed already:
 * 1) Measuring Motion WS: on back of "Frames of Reference" WS, this has snails pictured on the back. Show all work and box your answers.
 * 2) Reference Points WS: this has the woman with the bird and ball on the front. This was already assigned and the both sides should be completed on a separate sheet of paper.
 * 3) Determining Speed WS: This is new and all work should be completed on a separate sheet of paper. Answers may be boxed in the blanks with units but all work should be done on a separate sheet of paper.

Monday
Pre-algebra/linear relations Checkup #2 tomorrow. Includes:
 * **Unitary method** word problems (do or redo any of the problems from the Unitary Method worksheets A-H).
 * **Manipulating and solving algebraic equations** (review green level Signposts chapter 10:01 to 10:06, diagnostic test on page 265 problems 1-12, and 3 blue and black worksheets available in classroom baskets)
 * Know general form for a linear equation is y=mx+b and be able to solve problems when given the following:
 * **graph line if given equation** (by creating a table of x and y values)...see 2 worksheets
 * **find equation if given a line** (by noting the y intercept and slope)...see 2 worksheets
 * **find equation, create table, and draw graph if given a story**...see today's 2 worksheets

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) 20 minutes working on linear equations worksheets, ending with "Equations from Two Points": solve practice problem on front (following the example to the left) and do as many of the problems on the back as you can, hopefully finishing.
 * 2) 10 minutes playing around on the following (do as many equations as you can until you know it well): []
 * 3) 30 minutes science: read pages 10-15, being sure to look at the captions and pictures. Then look at the graphs at the top of pages 14 and 15 and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper (with proper heading, etc. Title = __SCIENCE - Motion Graph Questions__ (text pages 14-15))
 * List three ways additional ways that you could describe the slope of a line.
 * What is the dependent variable on both of these graphs? What do scientists call the dependent variable? Why is it called the "dependent" variable?
 * How far does the jogger run in the first 5 minutes on the first day? How many minutes does the jogger run on the second day in the first 5 minutes?
 * On day 1, the slope is 200 to 1. What is the jogger's speed? How do you know?
 * On day 2, the slope is 0 between 4 and 7 minutes. What is the jogger's speed during this interval? How do you know?
 * Considering the previous two questions, what is the slope equal to on a distance versus time graph? Explain.
 * Looking at the graph for day 2, during which segment is the jogger running fastest? How can you tell? Explain.
 * Think of yourself jogging. Do you think a graph of you jogging would look like the one on day 1? Explain.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete "Algebraic Function & Graphing" worksheet #1. This should have been finished in class.
 * 2) 30 minutes minimum working on "Equation Graphing" worksheet #2; work on the most difficult equations you can (like the ones you have to rearrange in y=... format before graphing).
 * 3) For a challenge, try to figure out the relationship between the numbers in the equation and the resulting graph. If you can figure this out, you shouldn't need to make a data table to draw the graph!

Wednesday
Complete "Bouncing Ball Exsperry-ment" graph and questions B-F in Connected Math "Moving Straight Ahead" text.

Tuesday

 * 1) Minimum 30 minutes Humanities: complete "Teamwork assessment" worksheet. DUE WEDNESDAY [[file:SeekNSolve presentation TEAMWORK review.docx]]
 * 2) Minimum 30 minutes Science and/or Math:
 * complete "Marble Motion" lab, including graph (many of you completed this days ago). DUE WEDNESDAY
 * work on motion worksheet handed out today; use separate piece of paper.

Monday
Final SeekNSolve presentations tomorrow. You have received peer feedback on your board and presentation today in class and should improve your work as suggested by me and your colleagues for tomorrow's final presentation. Here is a copy of the final peer assessment sheet that will be used by your colleagues tomorrow:

Here is a copy of the teacher assessment sheet that Mrs. Forslund and I will use to review your work and presentation:

Thursday through Weekend
SeekNSolve presentation board and talking points due Monday. We will have all class period A block Friday to work on it and you are free to use Mrs. Forslund's room during our conferences between 11:30 and 4:30 both Thursday and Friday. I have reserved Megatron and Starscream for anyone wishing to work on computers during this time.

Wednesday

 * 1) 60 minutes (humanities and math/science time) minimum on SeekNSolve board and presentation preparation. Review the assignment sheet regularly to ensure that you are meeting the criteria. Note that you are free to use Mrs. Forslund's room during conferences tomorrow and Friday to work between 11:30 and 4:30pm. DUE MONDAY [[file:SeekNSolve presentation assignment.docx]]
 * 2) The following students owe Chengde China Link forms/photocopies: Cameron, Justin, Chris (Monday), Caleb, Akshay, Jesse, Emily C, Ethan, Kyle, Amanda
 * 3) If time/energy, work on solving for a variable math exercises: continue work on green Signposts problems via the diagnostic test, blue, or black worksheets from the classroom.

Tuesday
30 minutes minimum on one or more of the following:
 * 1) China Link Chengde trip forms were due Tuesday! Bring to Mr. Sperry immediately (don't forget photocopies of passport info page, visa page, ID card (if Taiwan, HK, Macau, or diplomatic), and insurance card (if covered by insurance).
 * 2) SeekNSolve solutions: if you haven't already, give your completed SnS solutions (ranked 1-3) to Mr. Sperry for review so that you can get approval and start on your presentation.
 * 3) Marble Motion Lab: complete your marble motion lab questions & graph as started in class today.
 * 4) Solving for a variable math exercises: continue work on green Signposts problems via the diagnostic test, blue, or black worksheets from the classroom.

Friday
3. If time and energy, continue work on your equation-solving problems, either from Signposts or the blue/black worksheet.
 * 1) Get your China Link form signed and the following stapled to the reverse: passport info page, visa page, insurance card, diplomatic or Taiwan/HK/Macao ID card. DUE Tuesday!
 * 2) Science: 1 hour focused work completing "Losing Your Marbles" lab data table/calculations and answering the conclusion questions either typed or neatly hand-written. We'll set up the graphing Tuesday. Here's the lab:

FYI - here's the complete key for our recent math checkup #1:


 * 1) Get your China Link form signed and insurance card copied and stapled to the reverse. DUE Tuesday (but tomorrow would be appreciated)!
 * 2) Math: 30 minutes minimum focused work on algebraic manipulation from either Signposts diagnostic test (page 265) for green level problems (do the two from each problem 1-10 that you didn't do last night to confirm your knowledge is solid) OR blue/black handout from today doing whichever problems you find most challenging. Both options on separate piece of paper with proper heading, showing all work, boxing answer, and checking answer to the right by "plugging" your determined value into the original equation.

Wednesday

 * 1) On a paper with a proper heading (__MATH - Equations & Formulae Diagnostic Test Problems__, name, date, HR), complete 2 of the most challenging problems for you from sections 1-10 of the diagnostic test on page 265 (i.e. for each numbered problem section from 1-10, select two from a,b,c,d that look challenging to you...your total problems should be 20). Check your answers in the back of the book. If you have difficulty with the problem, go to the indicated section in the chapter and look at the example problems.
 * 2) Get any overdue papers signed (tests, HW packets, etc).
 * 3) Get parents to fill out the parent-teacher conference form. Here's one if you lost it: [[file:Custom P-T conference booking form 2010.docx]]

Tuesday

 * 1) Complete math checkup coversheet (self & peer), corrections sheet (green level minimum or blue if no green), and parent signature and comments. DUE WEDNESDAY
 * 2) Obtain parent signature on both Q3 math and science CW/HW assignment packets. DUE WEDNESDAY.
 * 3) Complete "point of reference" worksheet (page 1).
 * 4) Read science text page 8, especially the Figure captions. Then mentally answer the questions in the main caption so that you could answer them if called on in class tomorrow.

Monday
1. If not completed in class today, the following need to be on my desk before school tomorrow:

2. Complete "Divisions of Physics" worksheet (side one). Since many of you need to complete the above, cancel the Brainpop video portion of the HW assignment...we'll do it another evening.
 * Math Checkup #1 should be self and peer reviewed.
 * Q3 math & science reflection.
 * Q3 math CW/HW packet with completed coversheet.
 * Q3 science CW/HW packet with completed coversheet.

Friday & Break
Today we corrected and reflected on your first math checkup for our new "Patterns & Relationships" unit (pre-algebra); we will complete our personal and peer reflections on Monday and have your parents review it the week we return. Until then, enjoy your spring break with your family and friends!

Thursday
Good job on your checkup today; we'll review it tomorrow in class to determine what you understand and what you need to work on upon our return from spring break. For HW, work for 30 focused minutes on your SeekNSolve; hopefully you're starting in on your "solution proposal worksheet" below.

Wednesday
Tomorrow (Thursday) we have a checkup on the following:
 * unitary problem solving strategies (worksheets w/examples and problems...answers posted below)
 * stories from graphs and vice versa (Connected math HW)
 * graphing (title, scale, units, labeled axes, ruler, etc.) (Connected math HW pages)
 * algebraic manipulation (Signposts chapter 5...use diagnostic to guide your review)

Remember, 30 minutes working on any of the above resources that you feel you need review on should be sufficient preparation. This is not a final unit test and is only meant to gauge how you are doing on the topics covered thus far in our pre-algebra unit.

Tuesday - //30 minutes on one or more of the following.//

 * 1) Complete "Algebra Diagonostic Test" in Signposts pages 109-110 that we began in class. Green are #s1-15 and blue are #s 16-25. Do all work neatly on a separate sheet of paper and check your answers. If incorrect, go to that section in the book and see if you can figure out your error. If you can't, we will be working in tutoring groups tomorrow to help you understand those areas you are weak in.
 * 2) Complete Monday's Signpost HW if not already.
 * 3) Continue SnS research if time and energy.


 * 1) Complete Signpost problems assigned today: 3 of the most challenging questions for you from each of the sections in the following exercises: 5:02B, 5:03, 5:04, 5:05 (you may skip the problems that ask you to fill in tables).
 * 2) If time/energy: complete and check the answers to the Problem-solving strategies worksheets from last week. Here are the answers (mark with red pen): [[file:EXCEL Problem-solving ANSWERS.pdf]]

Friday & Weekend
1 hour minimum: continue SeekNSolve research notes for presearch questions using encyclopedias, ISB database resources, CITS reserve cart resources in library (ask Mrs. Rosevear), and, at last resort, Wikipedia (but no other internet searching). Your goal is to finish your presearch question research by Wednesday. Second, continue working on the three Unitary Method Problem-solving worksheets, highlighting problems in two colors, using diagrams to show solution reasoning, and boxing answers. As usual, do two exercises that challenge you per strategy section. If you are finished with the example and exercise sections, select challenging questions to work on from the Review Exercises on the 3rd worksheet.

Thursday
30 minutes minimum: continue SnS research notes for presearch questions in encyclopedias (text or online school databases only). Remember today's lesson and focus on concepts/big ideas followed by supporting details/facts. See Tuesday below for details.

Wednesday
30 minutes focused work minimum (more if time and energy) on Unitary Method/Problem-solving WS: continue from where you left off today in class, highlighting in two colors, showing all work (especially basic unit drawings), and boxing answers. Do two exercises that challenge you per strategy section; if you want to do more to get better at it, go ahead.

Tuesday
30 minutes minimum: on the blank "note making" worksheet, begin gathering information from a hard copy or electronic encyclopedia to answer one or more of your "presearch questions" (each group member should have 3-4). Be sure to write down all of the "resource information" for each of your sources of information using the "Resource Information" sheet. The source number should be listed next to any information/notes taken from a particular source listed on the source list. Here are the handouts from class (note that the notesheet handout was double-sided in class):

Monday

 * 1) Complete "Real World Relationships" (if not already) to be handed in with peer and self reviews.
 * 2) Complete "Interpreting Graphs" worksheet; stories to be written on separate sheet of paper as begun in class.

Friday & Weekend
Complete "Real World Relationships" assignment started Friday in class. Each group may use the same data choices but must do their own graphs and explanations: 3 per person (one direct linear, one indirect linear, and one no relationship) with data table and graph on one side and relationship prediction and conclusion on the other). Definitions on the assignment sheet should be completed also. Assignment sheet: Data sheet was on back of the assignment sheet handed out in class; I can't upload it presently from Singapore. Graphing sheet (3) handed out in class.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete all Connected Math problems from Monday through Wednesday (see below).
 * 2) Ensure that all notes from today's and yesterday's Big6 lessons are complete. We will pick up on this on Monday.

Wednesday

 * 1) Complete SeekNSolve KWTL sheet (if unfinished in class) AND Essential Questions/Presearch Questions (started in class). Remember, the EQ is your BBQ like, "How will the City in the Sea provide itself with sustainable energy?" The Presearch Questions (~10) are like your KWTL questions that ask for information that you will need to know or learn to evaluate possible answers to the Essential Question. For the EQ example above, one's PQ might be, "What is energy?" or "How much energy will the City in the Sea need?" or "What sources of sustainable energy are there?"
 * 2) If time and energy, complete CM assignments from Monday and Tuesday nights.

Tuesday
Connected Math text: complete problems #s 8,10-12, 21-23 on page 39-46. These are extensions of the lesson today regarding interpreting graphs (telling the story of a graph). Heading: title = __MATH - Variables & Patterns__, page and problem numbers, name, date, class #...the usual! Do 30 minutes minimum (focused work) finishing last night's and continue on to tonight's. Do more if you have time and energy!

Monday

 * 1) Connected Math text: complete problems #2,3,5,9,12,27,28 on pages 16-27. These are extensions of the Jumping Jack experiment you completed over the weekend. Use the standard heading format (__MATH - Variables & Patterns__, page and problem numbers, name, date, class #).
 * 2) Give parents math 8 letter; it should have been received electronically also.

Friday & Weekend**7-4**: Complete Jumping Jacks investigation in Connected Math pages 6-9. Read page 6-7 instructions, do investigation, collect data in tables for all 4 participants, read page 8-9 instructions, create graph following instructions and examples, answer B and C completely (for B, make sure you EXPLAIN why you think the relationship you observed in your graph is as it is). DUE Monday


 * 7-3**: Complete "Sky City" video note questions on a separate sheet of paper (typed or neat, cursive writing). Staple neatly to the back of the video note sheet. DUE Monday.

Thursday

 * 7-3**: Complete Jumping Jacks investigation in Connected Math pages 6-9. Read page 6-7 instructions, do investigation, collect data in tables for all 4 participants, read page 8-9 instructions, create graph following instructions and examples, answer B and C completely (for B, make sure you EXPLAIN why you think the relationship you observed in your graph is as it is). DUE Monday


 * 7-4**: Complete "Sky City" video note questions on a separate sheet of paper (typed or neat, cursive writing). Staple neatly to the back of the video note sheet. DUE Monday.

Wednesday

 * 1) Check answers from last night's HW in back of Signposts...note and correct errors in red or other color pen.
 * 2) Complete "Algebra Sneak Peek" assessment...please no support from others or resources. This has no affect on your grade.
 * 3) Signposts: read and do the problems on page 83 (at the top), especially the "discussion section". Do #1, 2a,c,e, 3a,c,e, 4a,c,e, and 5 on pages 84 and 85 on a properly formatted piece of paper. Show all work, use ruler where appropriate, and box your answers.

Tuesday
Signposts: read page 361 and write bullet point notes at top of HW paper prepared in class. Do #6, 7, 8 on pages 363-364. Show all work, use ruler where appropriate, and box answers.

Monday

 * 1) Complete a NYTs article review on either the bacteria article or another science article of your choice (assigned before CNY). [[file:NYT Article Review.doc]]
 * 2) Complete KWTL sheet for "PHYSICS" unit. [[file:KWTL Form.doc]]

Art HW (7-4): posted by Ms. Ammons

 * Artifacture assignment: Find an object from home that has deep value to you. It cannot be electronic, living, or a rectangular prism.
 * Either bring it or take some pictures of it (if it's not portable) and bring the pictures for the next art class.

Friday & Holiday

 * 1) Have a wonderful Chinese New Year with your family and friends!
 * 2) Read the NYTs "Bacteria" article.
 * 3) Complete a NYTs article review on either the bacteria article or another science article of your choice.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete all overdue work and hand in tomorrow. It will not be accepted after CNY.
 * 2) Go to the following microscopy website: [|Exploratorium Imaging Station]
 * 3) On this page you will find 15 categories of amazing microscope images (photomicrographs). Click on each category, read the introcuction, and check out the still and moving images within. On a new sheet of paper (or typed), write the title, Exploratorium Microscope Image Gallery, and the standard heading (name, date, homeroom). Then start a list of the 15 categories: 1. Blood Cells, 2. C. elegans, 3. Cell Motility, etc.) and write a sentence of more about something you learned from those images and text. Quick sketches of something you thought was cool shows enthuisiasm for learning!

Wednesday
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT TOMORROW! Resources to study from (minimum 30-60 minutes):
 * 1) Complete (on separate paper...begun in class), "Cummulative Statistics & Probability Review" worksheets. Show all work. Here are the answers: [[file:Statistics ODD answers.pdf]] [[file:Probability ODD answers.pdf]]
 * 2) ​On a separate sheet of paper, complete the following Signposts review problems:
 * Statistics: pages 373-374 (#s 3c, 4c, 6c, 8b, 11a-b, 13) See answers in the back of the book.
 * Probability: pages 128 (#s 1a, 2b, 4, 5, 6b) See answers in the back of the book.

Tuesday
1. Complete all four Signposts assignments from last Monday through Thursday (see last week for pages and problems). Most of you have completed them all already. 2. Watch the BrainPop video on "Stem Cells" (username: isbbeijing & password: china)...sorry but the wiki isn't allowing me to enter a hyperlink so you'll have to find it in Cellular Life and Genetics in Science. Take the quiz (no need to print) and then answer the following questions with an appropriate title and heading: a. Why do you think they call stem cells, "stem cells"? b. What are th ethree possible sources of stem cells? Which of these sources is controversial and why? c. What would cell biologists like to learn how to do with stem cells? Why? d. How might a doctor be able to use stem cells? e. Can you think of ways in which stem cells might be used that is unethical (bad)? Describe them. f. Optional extension challenge (black): write a short "law" that lists the rules scientists must follwo when using stem cells. Questions you should address include where stem cells come from and whyat they can be used for. As always, be sure to explain your rationale (reasons for the rules).

Monday
CELLS ASSESSMENT TOMORROW!

Here are the topics you should be familiar with:
 * 1) The characteristics of living things (6-7) and how something could be shown to be living or not
 * 2) The parts of the cell theory and how various scientists contributed to it's understanding.
 * 3) Cell organelles and their function
 * 4) Why cells replicate (growth and development) and...
 * 5) What is cancer, what can cause it, and how to treat it.

To prepare, it is recommended that you:
 * 1) Text: skim bold terms & concepts, pictures & captions of Section 1-1, 1-2, and 2-4. On a piece of paper, type or write complete answers to the section assessment questions on pages 13, 24, and 67.
 * 2) Review characteristics of living things on your "Is it Alive?/virus" worksheet.
 * 3) Review vocabulary on BrainPop worksheets.
 * 4) Review science reading questions from sections 1-1 and 1-2 (I still have those for 2-4).
 * 5) Go to bed early (9-10pm), eat a healthy breakfast, and come to class prepared and confident that you will do well!

Friday & Weekend // - participants in Family Science Night, please see your email this weekend to know what and how to prepare! //

 * 1) Complete all Signpost assignments listed last week (see each day).
 * 2) Watch BrainPop "[|Cancer]" Take quiz to see you well you remember the movie. No need to print out.
 * 3) Read "Cells" text pages 64-67. Be an active reader: read questions in and around text, look at text pictures and captions, and reread and remember words and phrases in bold print.
 * 4) Answer the following questions on a piece of paper, typed or neatly handwritten:
 * Give several reasons why a cell needs to replicate (create new cells) by dividing?
 * Explain how cancer is different from normal cell division.
 * What is a mutation and how might mutations cause cancer?
 * What kinds of things might cause a mutation in the DNA of a cell? Are there things you can do or not do in your life to prevent cancer in your own cells?
 * What different types of cancer have you heard of via family, friends, or the media? Where can it occur?
 * Describe how cancer can spread from a tumor throughout the body. When would be the best time to stop cancerous cells?
 * What are the three ways in which cancer is treated? Suppose you are an oncologist (cancer doctor) and you have a patient with a cancer tumor, the cells of which have entered his blood stream. What treatment(s) would you suggest and why?
 * Some day you may have a young son or daughter. What advice would you have for them to avoid cancer in their life?

Thursday

 * 1) CITS demographics report DUE tomorrow.
 * 2) If you have time/energy, complete the next Signposts section: do the prep quiz in your head, read and take notes from page 125. On page 126 do problems 3,4,6,9 (blue), 10 (black).

Wednesday

 * 1) Continue work on CITS demographics report (DUE Friday).
 * 2) If you have time/energy, complete the next Signposts section: do the prep quiz in your head, read and take notes from page 121 (especially blue box); on pages 122-124 do 2a-f, 3a-f, 7a-f, 9a-f, 11a-i

Tuesday

 * 1) If you're interested in ES Family Science Night, email Mr. Sperry who's in your group and the three demonstrations you'd like to do.
 * 2) Continue work on CITS demographics report (DUE Friday).
 * 3) Signposts: create properly formatted HW page: read and take notes from page 116 (especially blue box); on page 117-118 complete 1a-d, 3a-f, 5a-d, 8a,b, 9a-f, 10a-c, 12a-f.

Monday

 * 1) Continue work on CITS demographics report (DUE Friday).
 * 2) Signposts: create properly formatted HW page; read and take notes from page 114 (especially blue box); complete 1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 3c. Show all work or justify each answer!

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Plan and begin demographics report (DUE next Friday, 2/5).


 * 1) Complete interquartile range worksheet begun in class today.


 * 1) Complete cell organelle assignment from Wednesday (see below).
 * 2) Review and plan demographics report discussed in class today (DUE next Friday, 2/5).

Wednesday (DUE Friday)
Read science text pages 16-24 (read for understanding: look at pictures & diagrams, answer in-text questions in your head, focus memory on bold-type terms and concepts). Do the following tasks or answer the following questions typed, if possible, with the following heading: __Science: Cell Organelles__ (text pgs 16-24) and the usual name, date, and class #. You may want to cut and paste these questions on your Word document, auto-number them in bold print, and write your responses in italics underneath for clarity.


 * Make a table with 4 columns and ~12 columns, with the following headings: Organelle, Structure, Function, Plant or Animal? Then fill in the table, listing the following organelles, a description of their structure (where they are found and how they look), an explanation of their function in the cell, and whether they are found in a plant or animal cell or both. Use the table function of word. You may add another column with a diagram of the organelle for 5-level credit. Here's a list of the organelles you should describe in the table: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chromatin, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, golgi body, chloroplasts, vacuoles, lysosomes.
 * Why are organelles so called?
 * Look at the pictures of each of the organelles and cells on pages 17 through 22. Explain why the diagrams are 3-dimensional and the actual pictures appear 2-dimensional or flat.
 * Explain what it means for cells to be "specialized". How does a cell's structure (design) suggest its function? Use the photographs of different types of cells on page 23 as examples of structure suggesting function.
 * Read the section describing bacteria cells at the top of page 24. Do you think that bacterial cells evolved before or after human and plant cells? Explain the rationale for your answer. Try to give more than one reason for your opinion.

Tuesday

 * 1) Continue "pie chart" statistics exercises 55-58 (as much as you can). Again, show all work and explain how you got each answer.
 * 2) Complete/polish microscope labs #1 and #2.
 * 3) Watch BrainPop on "[|Cell Specialization]". Do quiz, type vocabulary and print both. Staple vocab on top of quiz.

Monday

 * 1) Complete Microscope Lab #1 (unless you didn't finish drawings...you'll need to quickly finish those tomorrow in the lab)
 * 2) Continue work on "pie chart" statistics exercises: start with 55 or 56 and continue from there. Show all work and explain how you got each answer.

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete science text questions (#1 HW Thursday).
 * 2) Complete Census in the Sea (#2 Thursday and previous).
 * 3) Do microscope tutorial online: []

4. Complete "dot plot" problems in Signposts that we started in class Thursday (page 362 (#2 a-f...from #1, and 3). 5. Complete pie chart worksheet(s): choose the level (green or blue) that is most challenging for you...if you choose green, continue to blue as you feel able.
 * click "start tour" in the Getting Started box
 * Click through all of the "How to..." prompts and learn from the instruction.
 * Ensure that you fill all of the green checkboxes as you use the microscope
 * Correctly view all 4 of the slides from low to high power, adjusting the microscope as you go.
 * Be prepared for a quick quiz on Monday on the names of each microscope part and the order in which you use them.

Reminders: Return signed grade envelopes AND scholastic orders are due Monday.

Thursday
1. Read pages 6-13 in science text, "Cells & Heredity". Answer the following questions (typed) with the following heading: __Science: Discovering the Structure and Function of Cells__ (Cells text pages 6-13). Include name, date, and class # as usual. Here are the questions:
 * The book states that "cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things". What do they mean by //structure//? What do they mean by //function//? How does this relate to cells and living things?
 * The book also states that "the invention of the microscope made it possible for people to discover and learn about cells". Explain this statement. Do you think this will continue into the future?
 * Explain what each of the following scientists discovered about cells using microscopes: Robert Hooke and Anton von Leeuwenhoek.
 * List the three main tenets (parts) of the cell theory and explain what the following scientists did to contribute to it: Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow.
 * Explain why biologists study cells to learn about growth and reproduction? (black)
 * Explain how a lens magnifies images. How is this used in microscopes to magnify objects like cells. Use a diagram to explain your answer.
 * Explain why is the //resolution// of a microscope important when studying cells?
 * Describe the principal difference between a light and electron microscope.
 * What is one question you have after reading the text?

2. BY MONDAY: complete entering Census in the Sea data (50 invitees minimum). Website: [|Census in the Sea]

Wednesday
> __Science: Discovering the Structure and Function of Cells__ (Cells text pages 6-13). Include name, date, and class # as usual. Here are the questions:
 * 1) Complete both BrainPop assignments below.
 * 2) Read and take concise notes on Signposts pages 350-352. Solve problem #10 on page 355.
 * 3) If time and energy, read pages 6-13 in science text, "Cells & Heredity". This will be due Friday. Answer the following questions on a piece of paper with the following heading:
 * The book states that "cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things". What do they mean by //structure//? What do they mean by //function//? How does this relate to cells and living things?
 * The book also states that "the invention of the microscope made it possible for people to discover and learn about cells". Explain this statement. Do you think this will continue into the future?
 * Explain what each of the following scientists discovered about cells using microscopes: Robert Hooke and Anton von Leeuwenhoek.
 * List the three main tenets of the cell theory and explain what the following scientists did to contribute to it: Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow.
 * Explain why can scientists study cells to learn about growth and reproduction?
 * Explain how a lens magnifies images. How is this used in microscopes to magnify objects like cells. Use a diagram to explain your answer.
 * Explain why is the //resolution// of a microscope important when studying cells?
 * Describe the principal difference between a light and electron microscope.
 * What is one question you have after reading the text?

Tuesday

 * 1) Complete Signposts pages 344-348 (# 4,5,10). Use standard assignment format as shown in class. Read and take notes first, then do problems below notes (show all work and box answers...also use rulers).
 * 2) View BrainPop "[|Cells]". Complete [|quiz] and [|vocabulary sheet]. Print both.
 * 3) View BrainPop "[|Cellular Structures]". Complete [|quiz] and [|all three worksheets]. Print all.


 * 1) Rewrite/improve "virus opinion paper" using peer comments. Be prepared for socratic seminar/debate tomorrow!
 * 2) Complete "Strange Life" article assignment (from Friday): vocabulary, facts, favorite line, and reaction statement.
 * 3) Begin/complete (if time) Signposts pages 344-348 (# 4,5,10). Use standard assignment format as shown in class. Read and take notes first, then do problems below notes (show all work and box answers...also use rulers).

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete "Is it alive?" worksheet, especially "independent research" opinion paper at bottom of page 2. Here is the original worksheet: [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/x-zip.png width="32" height="32" link="http://mathscience7374.wikispaces.com/page/edit/file/view/Is%20it%20alive.docx"]] Is it alive.docx and here's a template or example of how to type it up: [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://mathscience7374.wikispaces.com/page/edit/file/view/Opinion%20paper%20template.doc"]] Opinion paper template.doc
 * 2) Optional (but will be required next week): read, highlight, define vocab, and write reaction statement to "Strange Life" article handed out and begun Friday.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete Signposts statistics assignment from Wednesday. DUE tomorrow (Friday).
 * 2) Complete "Is It Alive?" worksheet, especially "independent research" work at bottom of last page (type this up separately)...use books from the library and the internet. Be sure to list your sources of information. [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/x-zip.png width="32" height="32" link="http://mathscience7374.wikispaces.com/page/edit/file/view/Is%20it%20alive.docx"]] Is it alive.docx

Wednesday
Read Signposts page 340 (take bullet notes on HW sheet). Complete 14:01 problems #1, #3, #7, and for 4-level credit, #8 (read blue box at bottom of page 342. DUE Friday (use lined paper as formatted in class).

Tuesday
Website: [|Census in the Sea]
 * 1) Complete KWTL sheet for "CELLS". [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://mathscience7374.wikispaces.com/page/edit/file/view/KWTL%20Form.doc"]] KWTL Form.doc
 * 2) Continue work on Census in the Sea below (Monday & previous Friday). [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://mathscience7374.wikispaces.com/page/edit/file/view/Census%20in%20the%20Sea%20%28Sperry%202009%29.doc"]] Census in the Sea (Sperry 2009).doc

Monday
Continue #1 of Friday, December 18th below. If you have followed the online instructions carefully multiple times and continue to be denied access to the website, do the following: send an email to icthelpdesk@isb.bj.edu.cn from your personal or ISB email account with the following info:


 * First name
 * Last name
 * homeroom
 * copy of error message

Give the tech department a few days to work on the problem and then try again. In the meantime, complete the handwritten invitee information on the back of the assignment sheet.

SCHEDULE FOR FINAL WEEK OF SEMESTER:
Monday - science assessment (see Friday & Weekend below for study resources) Tuesday - Part 1 math volume performance assessment (in class preparation using "realia" & formula reference sheet...continue for HW) Wednesday - math volume paper and pencil assessment (use Signposts pages ? and "volume of prisms" worksheet). Thursday - Part 2 math volume performance assessment (continued from Tuesday) Friday - assignment return and organize binders for Semester 2 (oh, and there's a morning breakfast party in there also)!

Friday & Break
Census in the Sea (Sperry 2009).doc 2. EXTRA HOLIDAY MATH CREDIT - could Santa really do everything he's said to? Use math to find out: Santa Math-Science.docx 3. Have a wonderful break with family and friends! And get some of that sleep that you always say you need! :)
 * 1) Read and begin thinking/compiling names for "Census in the Sea" as explained/shown in class. Here's the website for entering your invitees: [|Census in the Sea website]

Thursday

 * 1) Complete all Housed or Homeless calculation sheets and model-building. DUE first thing tomorrow!
 * 2) Complete any overdue assignments (see wiki if you think you missed something).
 * 3) Organize binder for 2nd semester. DON'T throw out any math or science papers; we will be making a portfolio upon our return.

Wednesday
Continue volume performance assessment by working on calculation sheets and buildling/finding required shape buildings.

Tuesday

 * 1) Written volume assessment tomorrow (Wednesday). To prepare, do the following Signpost problems on a separate sheet of paper with the standard heading, diagrams, formulas, and working out with boxed answers: page 236 (7c, 8c, 9b, c, 10b) and pages 396-398 (4a, 5c, 6, 9b, **12d**, **13b**...last two are optional black level).
 * 2) If time, continue work on Volume Performance Assessment: begin building calculation sheets and construction of special shapes.

Monday

 * 1) Volume Performance Assessment tomorrow: at a minimum, you will need the following shapes for apartment buildings on your CITS platform tomorrow and Thursday...rectangular solid, triangular solid, cylinder, composite (2+ shapes together), and for blue level credit a pyramid, cone, and/or sphere. Bring in an object or material to make these if your platform doesn't have it.
 * 2) Complete volume of prisms worksheet (described below #2); use answers after finishing. DUE tomorrow.
 * 3) Complete volume of prisms "realia" work using 3-D shapes (from school or home). Worked shapes should include: rectangular solid, triangular solid, cylinder, composite, pyramid, and sphere. DUE tomorrow.

Friday & Weekend
> Composite review sheet.doc
 * 1) "Mixtures & Solutions" science assessment on Monday! Here are the resources you should use to study. I will collect what you have done to see what your preparation was. Use what works for you; I'll simply be looking at your effort.
 * Review sheet handed out today, both sides.
 * Reread "Acids, Bases, and Solutions" text pages 84-97. Section 1 review on page 89 and Section 2 review on page 97.
 * Questions from HW on Friday, 11/20 and Mon, 11/30 (you've already answered these but doing again is good practice, especially orally to a parent, friend, or sibling). See old HW on those dates below.

2. Complete "Volume of Prisms" worksheet sections 12.2 (1a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7,8,9,10,11) and 13.1 (1b,2,3a,4b,5b,c,6,8b,c,e,12). Optional black level questions: section 13.3 (6,7,8,9,11,12a,12b). Again, neatly show diagram, information given, formulas, numbers in formulas, and boxed answers with units. ANSWERS TO "Volume of Prisms" worksheet: New Singapore Volume answers.docx

Thursday

 * 1) While this was last night's HW, ensure that MSFS pages 41-46 are complete with highlighting, showing all work, and boxed answers with units. Assigned Wednesday.
 * 2) Complete "Volume of Prisms" Brainpop worksheet if you didn't in class. Here's the [|film] if you need to refer to it.
 * 3) Likewise, ensure that exercise 13.1 from the "Volume of Prisms" worksheet is complete. As shown Tuesday in class, show diagram and information given, formulas, numbers in formulas, and boxed answers with units...NEATLY. Assigned Tuesday.
 * 4) Lastly, if you still have time & energy begin the following: on a new lined sheet of paper (with proper heading), begin exercise 12.2 on "Circles" from the "Volume of Prisms, etc." worksheet (same as #3). Again, neatly show diagram, information given, formulas, numbers in formulas, and boxed answers with units. Do problems #s 1a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7,8,9,10,11 (thanks to Taylor for reasons I'll share tomorrow :)

Wednesday

 * 1) Ensure that MSFS pages 41-46 are complete (highlighting, show all work, boxed answers with units).
 * 2) Complete exercise 13.1 problems from yesterday's "Volume of Prisms" worksheet (#1b,2,3a,4b,5b,c,6,8b,c,e AND add 12). As shown yesterday in class, show diagram and information given, formulas, numbers in formulas, and boxed answers with units.
 * 3) Challenge if finished above and energy/time: Black level prism problems: exercise 13.3 (#6,7,8,9,11,12). Show all work as described above.

Tuesday

 * 1) Final copy of "Speedy Solutions" DUE tomorrow (Wednesday). Use template and writeup checklist below.
 * 2) Any extra time or energy should be spent on "Volume" worksheet exercise 13.1 (#1b,2,3a,4b, 5b,c,6,8b,c,e, 12)

Monday
Speedy Solutions writeup checklist.docx
 * 1) Bring food for "Greek feast activity". Bring refrigerated items to Mr. Sperry's room in the morning.
 * 2) Complete Signposts problems (draw diagram, show formulae, all work, and boxed answer with units) from Thursday below. Check your answers in back of book.
 * 3) Work on final copy of lab writeup based on peer review worksheet. Final copy DUE Wednesday. Here's the peer review worksheet if you want to have your older siblings or parents review your work:

Friday & Weekend
Complete "Speedy Solutions" writeup using type-in template below. To use the type-in template, simply replace the red areas with your own responses in black italics. Leave all other black type the same. DUE typed, proof-read (mistake-free), and stapled MONDAY. Each group member needs to complete their own. Here is the most up to date writeup template (12:30pm Friday): Speedy Solutions writeup template.doc

Thursday

 * 1) Complete "Speedy Solutions" planning using type-in template on wiki OR handwritten version. See type-in template above.
 * 2) On a separate piece of paper, neatly complete the following problems from Signposts pages 225-228: 1a,c,d, 2a,b,e, 3b, 4b,d, 6a,b,7a,8b,c,9a,b,10,11b,d,f and if time/ability, red problems 12b, 13b, 14a, 15.

Wednesday
Here's the assignment handout: Speedy Solutions guidelines.docx
 * 1) BRING YOUR //SIGNPOST// TEXTBOOK TO SCHOOL TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
 * 2) Begin planning for "Speedy Solutions" lab (30 minutes minimum) by doing the first 6 bullet points by Friday. Use this template by saving it to your computer/USB drive and replacing the red type with your own words in italic black.

Here's the assignment template: //sorry...I had it all ready to post and accidentally deleted it...I will try to recover it tomorrow. In the meantime, do your planning on a separate piece of paper or new word document that you can paste onto the template.//

Tuesday

 * 1) Complete Monday #2.
 * 2) Complete observations for both parts of rice/salt mini-lab done in class today and then write a hypothesis explaining where you think the salt went in part two, using part 1 as a "model".

Monday
1. IF UNFINISHED, COMPLETE BY TUESDAY:
 * Parent signature and comment on integer unit test
 * "Living Space" assignment (see below)

2. Read pages 92-97 in the "Acids, Bases, and Solutions" text packet. **Be a "smart" reader**: read the key concepts and terms at the beginning of the section first, skim the pages second, looking at the bold terms, pictures and captions, and lastly, answer any questions posed in the text and captions in your head as you read.

Make the underlined heading in your science notebook: __CHEMISTRY - Concentration & Solubility__ (science text pages 92-97).

Answer the following questions in your science notebook **in your OWN words** (not copied from your book):
 * What does it mean when we say a solution is dilute or concentrated? Give an everyday example of each.
 * How would you dilute a solution like apple juice? How would you make it more concentrated?
 * Calculate the concentration of the solution in the practice problem of the Math Skills exercise on page 93.
 * What term describes how much salt can dissolve in a solvent like water? Explain.
 * How could one increase the amount of salt that can dissolve in water?
 * Look at the table at the top of page 94. Which compound is most soluble at 0 C? Least soluble at 0 C? Explain your answer. At 0 C, how many times more soluble in water is sugar than salt?
 * If you like fizzy soda, would it be better to cool down the bottle or heat it up? Explain.
 * Give an example of "like dissolving like". Explain what this phrase means.
 * Look at the solubility graph on page 96. Answer the four questions in sentences.
 * Do a "quick sketch graph" of what a solubility graph of CO2 gas in water would look like as temperature increases. A "quick sketch graph" includes an x and y axis, labels (x=temp and y=solubility) but no numbers...it simply shows a "trend" upward or downward of the relationship.
 * Black level question: look at the picture at the bottom of page 96. Why does sugar precipitate (or clump onto) the string when the hot sugar water solution is cooled?
 * Describe the most interesting thing you've learned in this section.

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Complete CITS "Living Space" assignment. Read instructions carefully! [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://mathscience7374.wikispaces.com/page/edit/file/view/Spacy%20Family%20HW%20%28Sperry%29.doc"]] Spacy Family HW (Sperry).doc
 * 2) Get parent signature on integer unit assessment cover sheet.

Thursday

 * 1) Begin the CITS "Living Space" assignment (DUE Monday). Read the instructions carefully!
 * 2) Get parent signature on integer unit assessment cover sheet (DUE Monday).
 * 3) I will collect the following tomorrow (Friday): solutions lab, integer unit test review sheets.
 * 4) Get ready for "Wild Friday"!

Wednesday

 * 1) See Tuesday #1. Due Thursday (tomorrow); make it excellent quality as it's an "investigation" mark.
 * 2) Get even more middle school spirit and come to school "fabulously formal"!

Tuesday
To dissolve or not to dissolve.docx DUE THURSDAY (two day assignment)
 * 1) Neatly and thoughtfully complete the "To Dissolve or not to dissolve..." lab writeup. Answer the questions by typing or writing on a separate piece of paper (standard format: Underlined title at left, name, date, & class at right).
 * 1) Get some more middle school spirit and go "super sporty" tomorrow!

Monday

 * 1) Complete "Mixtures & Solutions" video notes (neat, complete, thoughtful).
 * 2) Get some middle school spirit and wear your PJs tomorrow!

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Read pages 84-89 in the "Acids, Bases, and Solutions" chapter handed out Friday. **Be a "smart" reader**: read the key concepts and terms at the beginning of the section first, look at the pictures and captions before and as you read, focus on the bold terms and concepts, and answer any questions posed in the text and captions in your head as you read.
 * 2) Make the underlined heading on a sheet of paper (or type it): __CHEMISTRY - Solutions__ (science text pages 84-89). Include your name, date, and section on the right hand side (as usual).
 * 3) Answer the following questions in your science notebook **in your OWN words** (not copied from your book). Give details and examples.
 * Is a solution a mixture? Explain.
 * Explain how the terms solution, solvent, and solute are related. Give a real-life example that involves each.
 * Explain how air is a solution. What is the solvent? What is the solute?
 * Give an everyday example of a gas dissolved in a liquid. A solid dissolved in a liquid? A solid dissolved in a solid?
 * Water is called the "universal solvent". Why do you think this is?
 * Why is apple juice a solution and milk a colloid?
 * Is a suspension a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
 * Describe as a series of steps what happens when salt is dissolved in water. Is this different from what happens to sugar? Explain.
 * Why is the temperature to freeze ocean water lower than the temperature needed to freeze a freshwater lake?
 * Black level question: The flow of charged particles is known as electricity. Why does salt water conduct electricity better than fresh water?

**Integers Unit Final Assessment tomorrow, Friday 11/20**.
You have the following resources to practice from:
 * Checkups 1,2,&3: redo missed problems on a separate sheet of paper.
 * Unit Preview/review: this is a copy of the "Integers Preview" you took in early September. See if you can complete it successfully today.
 * Integers Unit Review worksheet: given to you on Tuesday with plenty of practice problems.

Here are the answers to some of the problems on these sheets:

Integers Unit Review worksheet key: Unit Review WS key.doc

Wednesday

 * 1) Continue working on problems from the math unit assessment review sheet (below). DUE Friday before assessment.
 * 2) Have parents comment and sign both math checkup #3 and science checkup #1. DUE Friday before assessment.

Tuesday
BPEH graphing assessment.doc 2. Begin math unit assessment (Friday) review sheet (handed out in class). DUE Friday. Integer Unit Test Review WS.doc
 * 1) Complete CITS Beijing coordinate plane assignment (worksheet handed out and started in class). DUE Wendesday.

Monday
Complete CITS urban planning field trip reflection worksheet AND city map graphing worksheet. BPEH Field Trip Reflection Form.docx

Friday & Weekend
Type or hand write thoughtful, complete, and neat answers to the focus questions gathered on our CITS urban planning field trip (see listed below). The heading on your paper should be: __CITS Beijing Urban Planning Field Trip Focus Questions__ and the usual name, date, and class to the right. Skip a line under the heading and answer each question in a "block" paragraph (single-spaced, no indentation) with a topic sentence (the question reworded as a statement) and supporting details. The finished response should consist of six thoughtful and well-written paragraphs. You will be sharing your thoughts with the class on Monday.

Thursday
City in the Sea Beijing field trip tomorrow! We will be outside and it will be very cold; dress warmly in layers. Bring a simple backpack if you need a place to put extra clothes. If you didn't pay for KFC, you need to bring a lunch and drink. You will be given the following focus questions tomorrow that you will have to answer for HW over the weekend. Read them now and think about what your answers will be:
 * 1) Movie: What historical structural elements have persisted throughout Beijing's development?
 * 2) Bronze wall model of Beijing, circa 1949: What is the most noticeable difference between Beijing in 1949 and today's Beijing, 60 years later?
 * 3) Large floor model of modern Beijing, circa 2000: What landmarks can you identify on the model? What parts of Beijing are most developed (urbanized) now?
 * 4) Airport Terminal 3 model: If both models (airport & CITS) were the same scale, how many CITS platforms would fit on the Terminal 3 airport site?
 * 5) Qianmen Street: How does walking down Qianmen Street feel compared to walking in modern Beijing surrounded by skyscrapers and other big buildings?
 * 6) Tiananmen Square: How does the scale of Tiananmen feel different from the scale of Qianmen Street? Why do you think this is? Do you think it was planned this way?

Second part of your HW is to finish any unfinished math HW from Wednesday night in FSFS (see below). All four pages should be completed by tomorrow, Friday. Reread the expectations below.

Wednesday
MATH - work on MSFS for 30 minutes, starting with page 62, then 47, 78, and if time, 51. Remember to highlight (in three colors) all key/useful information in the tutorial section, information given, and information to find. Finally, show ALL steps for solving and box your answer with units.

Tuesday - school is closed today but there's still learning to do (after you go out and play in the snow)!

 * 1) Continue to prepare for tomorrow's math checkup #3. Besides the three order of operations worksheets (OOO #1-3 in your notebook), also do problems that challenge you from the recent three scientific notation worksheets, especially the most recent one. Here's a web page explaining adding and subtracting numbers in scientific notation: [] Try some of the online worksheets and quizzes.
 * 2) Now for the fun! Watch the Brainpop, "[|Snowflakes]" (username = //isbbeijing// password = //china//). Go to the activity page and complete the "activity", "graphic organizer", and "vocabulary" (remember you can type on the worksheet and print them out). Then take the quiz and print it out. Staple them all together in that order.
 * 3) No go out and play in the snow some more!

Monday
Math checkup #3 tomorrow focusing on **integers** (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing positive and negative numbers), **coordinate plane** (x & y axes, point of origin, labeling 4 quadrants, plotting points), **order of operations** (PEMDAS), and **scientific notation** (writing and adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing).

Friday & Weekend (stay relaxed, do a little each day...don't wait until Sunday! :)
NYT Article Review.doc
 * 1) Watch BrainPop "[|Scientific Notation]"; complete and print quiz.
 * 2) Complete all three scientific notation worksheets.
 * 3) Complete NY Times science article review (worksheet handed out in class).

Thursday

 * 1) Get BPEH permission slip signed and bring lunch money (30rmb).
 * 2) 30 focused minutes on "Scientific Notation WS #3".

Wednesday

 * 1) Complete video notes.
 * 2) Complete "Scientific Notation WS #2".

Tuesday

 * 1) Complete "Physical & Chemical Changes" worksheet (~6 minutes).
 * 2) Work on "Scientific Notation WS #2" (~24 minutes). Show ALL work please.

Monday

 * 1) Complete (highlighting, showing work, boxing answers) MSFS 32-36.
 * 2) Complete "Scientific Notation Worksheet #1".
 * 3) Complete/improve unfinished weekend work.

Thursday, Friday, & Weekend (DUE Monday)
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 * 1) Complete Elements, Molecules, and Compounds worksheet (7-4 did this on Thursday and 7-3 did this on Friday): use colored spheres to indicate atoms/elements, cursive writing, complete and thoughtful sentences.
 * 2) Watch Brainpop movies, "[|Law of Conservation of Matter]" and "[|Chemical Equations]". Complete (type in answers) and print activity sheets for both movies AND take and print quiz for both movies. Staple activity sheet on top of quiz for each movie separately. DO NOT EMAIL ME YOUR WORK; IF YOUR PRINTER DOES NOT WORK, YOU WILL NEED TO PRINT THIS AT SCHOOL OR HAND WRITE IT.
 * 3) Watch the Powers of Ten movie (10 minutes) here: [|Powers of Ten] or here: [|Powers of Ten] (use whichever works). Answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper with the following standard heading: __MATH - Powers of Ten video reflection questions__ and name, date, section at upper right.
 * What was your reaction to the video?
 * What is a "power of ten"? Use an example to explain.
 * How are powers of ten useful for dealing with very large and small numbers?
 * Why are powers of ten sometimes called, "Scientific Notation"?
 * Give some examples of where scientists might use scientific notation.
 * 1) MSFS pages 34-36, "Scientific Notation". Remember to highlight using three colors, show all steps, and box your answer with units if applicable.
 * 2) Complete your "City in the Sea International Passport" from International Day. It must include the following:


 * "City in the Sea International Passport" cover page
 * "City in the Sea International Passport" information/picture page
 * information page for 5-6 countries (not your own), including: country name, continent, language(s), currency, and 3 or more "fascinating facts".
 * any other creative features you think of!

Wednesday

 * 1) Watch the following BrainPop film, [|Metals], (username = isbbeijing & pwd = china). Then, take the graded quiz and print it out AND fill in the activity worksheet (definitions) in your own words and print it out.
 * 2) International Day passport DUE next Monday.

Tuesday

 * 1) Thoughtfully complete Integers checkup #2 coversheet, including parent comment (to you) and signature. Also, in red pen on the assessment paper, try to figure out what you did incorrectly on problems you missed (i.e. correct your paper). Peer or parent help is OK.
 * 2) Thoroughly complete the "Mutant Student Periodic Table": paste down the mutant students in the correct pattern, neatly draw the four missing mutants based on the vertical and horizontal patterns, and lastly, do the following NEATLY in cursive writing on the back of your table.
 * List >3 things that are SIMILAR between the mutant student periodic table and the chemists' periodic table of the elements.
 * List >3 things that are DISSIMILAR between the mutant student periodic table and the chemists' periodic table of the elements.

Monday

 * 1) Organize binder based on feedback from peer.
 * 2) Thoughtfully complete Integers checkup #2 coversheet, including parent comment (to you) and signature. Also, in red pen on the assessment paper, try to figure out what you did incorrectly on problems you missed (i.e. correct your paper). Peer or parent help is OK.

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Organize all returned math and science papers in your science/math binder: all science papers from oldest on the bottom to newest on top in papers section of notebook and all math papers from oldest on the bottom to newest on the top in math section of binder. No loose papers allowed in binder. BINDER CHECK ON MONDAY the moment you walk into class; everything should be in order!
 * 2) Periodic Table of the Mutant Students: if you have time/interest, continue organizing your mutant students. Remember, it needs to be 8 rows by 5 columns and each row needs to have one commonality (e.g. all square bodies) and one progressive feature (one feature changing in a regular way) like 1 finger, two fingers, etc. DO NOT glue them down but do lable the backs with "coordinates" for each column and row (e.g. 2,3 meaning 2nd column and 3rd row) so that you can quickly rearrange them for gluing in class Monday. Lastly, like Mendeleev and unknown elements, erase the question marks in the four empty boxes and draw the mutant student that you predict would be found there based on the pattern.

Thursday
Reminder: Integers Checkup #2 tomorrow (Friday) Includes number family, +,-,x,/ with positive and negative numbers, plotting points on a coordinate grid, and order of operations. There are green, blue, and black level problems for each of the above categories.

Tonight: 30 minutes minimum on OOO problem sheet #3. The front page has green and blue sections and the back page has black problems. Select the problems that you find most challenging and highlight them. Then do neat, complete, and thoughtful work on a separate sheet of paper (prepared in class) showing all steps with underlining and boxing answer.

Wednesday
Read pages 80-82 and 84-87 in your science text packet entitled, "Organizing the elements" (black level for reading and understanding page 83). Be a smart reader: read the key concepts first, skim the pages, look at the pictures and read the captions, and focus on understanding the bold terms). Answer the following questions on your prepared HW sheet (neatly, completely, and thoughtfully):


 * 1) Explain how your school schedule is like the periodic table of the elements.
 * 2) Describe three physical and/or chemical properties that Mendeleev used to show patterns in the properties of the elements.
 * 3) Look at Medeleev's periodic table at the top of page 82. Why are there question marks next to some of the numbers?
 * 4) List the three major categories of elements on the periodic table (see the key for the table on page 85). Describe the common physical properties of elements in each of these major categories.
 * 5) Explain how the properties of an element can be predicted from its location in the periodic table. Give several examples.
 * 6) Explain how groups (families/columns) on the periodic table are similar to human families?
 * 7) What are the rows on the periodic table called? Explain how elements change horizontally on the periodic table. What does it mean for something to be "periodic"?
 * 8) Black level problem (page 83): what is an atomic number and how is it used on the periodic table of the elements?

__Extra credit "just for interest's sake" question__: most of the element symbols are the first letters of the name of that element (e.g. H for hydrogen, Cl for chlorine, Ni for nickel, etc). Why are some symbols different letters (e.g. K for potassium, Ag for silver, Au for gold, etc)?

Tuesday
Math: 30 minutes minimum working on the most challenging questions for you (green, blue, black or a consecutive mix). Do all work on a separate sheet of paper, showing all steps and underlining each step as shown in class. Work paper should have an underlined title, __MATH - OOO Litmus Test__, and your name, date, class neatly in the upper right hand corner.

Monday
Complete the CITS "Urban Planning" form: neatly, completely, and thoughtfully. Below are the Big Burning Questions from each class for those sections. You'll have to write down the Wants & Don't Wants that you remember from Humanities class (those that were agreed upon and common between groups). Here are the BBQ’s from 7-3 and 7-4: 7-3 1. How will we obtain food? 2. How will we obtain fresh water? 3. How will we deal with increasing population? 4. How will we maintain health and hygiene? 5. How will we maintain our psychological well-being? 6. How will we maintain calm and order? 7. How will we protect ourselves from the environment? 8. How will we determine our location? 9. How will we communicate with the outside world? 10. How will we deal with the deceased? 11. How will we obtain energy to run our community? 12. Where will we raw materials and supplies? 13. How will we defend ourselves against the environment and others? 14. How will we make decisions? 15. How will we get rid of our waste/garbage?

7-4 1. How will we obtain food? 2. How will we obtain fresh water? 3. How will we protect ourselves from foul weather? 4. How will we plan and make decisions? 5. How will we ensure our safety and defense? 6. What will we do with our waste/ensure sanitation? 7. How will we communicate with the outside world? 8. How will we trade and manage our economy? 9. How will we regulate our climate? 10. How will we navigate? 11. How will we maintain our health and hygiene? 12. How will we obtain energy for our community? 13. How will we maintain the ship?

Friday

 * 1) Watch the following BrainPop film, [|Order of Operations], (username = isbbeijing & pwd = china). Then, take the graded quiz and print it out.
 * 2) Read and complete the Order of Operations worksheet handed out in class. Do the problems on a separate sheet of paper making sure it has the standard title heading, name, date, and class. SHOW EACH STEP INVOLVED IN SIMPLIFYING THE PROBLEM (one per line)! Staple your work to the original worksheet.

Thursday
Complete Q1 self assessment. DUE tomorrow (Friday). S1 student self-assessment.doc

Wednesday
Complete Tuesday's HW (see below).

Tuesday
Begin working on CITS "Urban Planning" sheet: complete numbers 1,2, & 5. Fill in as many BBQs and Wants & Don't Wants as you can remember to guide your neighborhood design. Create a 10 line grid on your 25cm x 25cm neighborhood design. Follow the instructions for #5. DUE Thursday.

Monday
No HW due to ISA testing starting Tuesday.

Wednesday

 * 1) Neatly and thoughtfully complete your "Atoms & Molecules" video notes.
 * 2) Remember to bring in CITS building materials AND 5 toilet paper rolls on the Monday following break; we begin building then!
 * 3) Have a wonderful break with your family and friends! I'll see you when we all return.

Tuesday
Neatly and thoughtfully complete "Separation of a Heterogeneous Mixture" worksheet. Separation of Sand, Salt, Iron, & Beans.doc

Monday
Neatly complete the Connected Math book problems that you began in class this morning: Pg 26-32: Q#'s 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 30, 31, 34, 37 Pg 46-51: Q#'s 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 23-26, 28-30, 32, 34, 39b, 40b Pg 60-65: Q#'s 2, 6, 7, 17, 21-24, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38

Friday & Weekend
MATH: minimum 1/2 hour on differentiated (green, blue, black) integer worksheets. Start with green, move to blue, and so on until you run out of time or the problems are too challenging for your level of knowledge.

SCIENCE: complete useful elements worksheet by going to [|Webelements] page. Note that M = metallic properties, NM = non-metallic properties, and MD = metalloids (partially metal and nonmetal properties). Last three blank boxes are your choice!

Thursday
Complete "Classification of Matter WS #2" by writing your own definitions and providing examples of the terms listed. Then fill in the concept map with the defined words and connect the boxes with ruler-drawn arrows. Write how the terms are related between the boxes (e.g. "Chemistry" //is the study of// "Matter"). Then cut out the real-life examples on the second page and label them 1-4 based on what quadrant term they are (i.e. element, compound, homogeneous mixture, and heterogeneous mixture).

Wednesday
2. Work on MSFS if time and energy (assessment of basic skills learning next week)!
 * 1) Do the following with your "Classification of Matter" WS:
 * Label the table by neatly writing the four categories using the words given in class (element, compound, mixtures, pure substances)
 * neatly color the substances on the cutout card sheet (if desired)
 * number the backs of all 18 cutouts in pencil
 * neatly cut out the cutouts.
 * place the cutouts in the appropriate three categories on the table sheet
 * once you think you have them arranged correctly, number the box on the sheet with the cutout number so you can reassemble them in class tomorrow for peer review. DO NOT GLUE or TAPE them down until class.
 * When finished, put the small pieces in an envelope so you don't lose them.

Tuesday

 * 1) Watch the following BrainPop film, [|Adding & Subtracting Integers], (username = isbbeijing & pwd = china) and take notes/make definitions on the worksheets handed out in class. Then, take the graded quiz, print it out (or fill in the copy I gave you), and staple them neatly together.
 * 2) Head's up: you will have an integers "checkup" AND basic skills retest (only those areas you did poorly on, if at all) next week so keep working on your MSFS!

Monday

 * 1) Complete "Elements, Mixtures, and Compounds" video note sheet.
 * 2) Complete any work not finished last Thursday through Sunday (see below) and classwork.

Friday & Weekend
A. Science text reading and questions:
 * 1) Read science text pages 10 to 13. **Be a "smart" reader**: read the key concepts and terms at the beginning of the section first, look at the pictures and captions before and as you read, focus on the bold terms and concepts, and answer any questions posed in the text and captions in your head as you read.
 * 2) Make the following underlined heading on a clean piece of lined paper (or on the computer): __CHEMISTRY - Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures__ (science text pages 10-13). Put your name, date, and class in the usual location at the upper right.
 * 3) Answer the following questions on the paper **in your OWN words** (not copied from your book):
 * What is an element? Give five examples and where you might see them in everyday life.
 * What is a compound? Give three or more examples and their chemical formulas.
 * Explain the relationship between elements and compounds (how are they related?) How is this relationship similar to letters and words in English?
 * Give an everyday example of a molecule. Is it also a compound? Explain your answer.
 * What does the word "mixture" mean to a chemist? Give three examples of mixtures in your life.
 * How are elements and compounds related to mixtures?
 * How are compounds and mixtures similar? How are they different? Make a list or Venn diagram to show similarities and differences.
 * Using a dictionary, determine what the prefix "homo-" means? "hetero-"?
 * How do these prefixes relate to the meaning of a "homegeneous mixture" and a "heterogeneous mixture"? Give an example of each after your explanation.
 * What is the most interesting/new thing you learned from your reading of these pages? Explain why.

B. Complete MSFS pages 11-13 if not finished in class on Friday.

Thursday

 * 1) Complete "Jeopardy Data Record Sheet" by adding all eam scores and boxing answers. Fill in T charts with scores on the back of the sheet.
 * 2) Complete MSFS page 11 (remember highlighting, showing all work, and boxing answers).
 * 3) Ensure that both "Number Family review #1 and #2" are complete (already assigned).

Wednesday

 * 1) complete mentoring day reflection sheet by tomorrow.
 * 2) complete Number Family Tree review worksheet #1 and review worksheet #2 by Friday.

Tuesday
Have fun on mentoring day!

Monday (due Wednesday)
Complete "Number Family Review Sheet #1" neatly in pencil with detailed answers.

Friday & Weekend
Number Family Tree worksheets and poster DUE Monday. Completed A-3 poster DUE Monday. Expectations: definitions in your own words, at least one number and "real life" example. Use the assessment rubric to guide your work! Resources: Math on Call index and glossary, Signposts glossary, internet.

Thursday

 * 1) Work for 30 minutes on the "Number Family Tree" worksheet, definition/example page and draft "tree" in the upper right. Completed A-3 poster DUE Monday. Expectations: definitions in your own words, at least one number and "real life" example. Resources: Math on Call index and glossary, Signposts glossary, internet. NOTE: do your best to complete this; we will share and give you time to refine your answers/examples in class tomorrow as well as begin your draft poster for Monday.

Wednesday

 * 1) MSFS - complete 2 or more pages as discussed in class today.

Tuesday

 * 1) Read science text pages 6-9. Be a "smart" reader: read the key concepts and terms at the beginning of the section first, look at the pictures and captions before and as you read, focus on the bold terms and concepts, and answer any questions posed in the text and captions in your head as you read.
 * 2) Make the underlined heading on a blank sheet of paper: __CHEMISTRY - Describing Matter__ (science text pages 6-9) including date and note page.
 * 3) Answer the following questions in your notebook in your OWN words (not from the book):
 * How would you describe what //matter// is to a 5th grader? Provide examples to your student.
 * Mr. Sperry's father was a chemist. In the most general sense, what did he study in his laboratory?
 * How would you describe what a //property// of a substance is to a 5th grader? Give an example to help them understand.
 * Explain the difference between a physical and chemical property. Give at least one real life example of each (not shown in your book).
 * You are given a piece of wood from a tree. Describe one physical property and one chemical property of the stick of wood.
 * What must you do in order to observe a chemical property of a substance? Give an example.
 * Look at the table on page 8. Water boils at 100 degrees Celcius and rubbing alcohol boils at 79 degrees Celcius. Explain how boiling point is a physical property that can be used to identify a substance. Do you think the same can be said of the freezing point of a substance? Why or why not?

Monday
KWTL Form.doc 2. MSFS if time and energy (it is your responsibility to work on this on a regular basis, so don't put it off; a page a day, makes the basic skills problems go away)!
 * 1) Fill in KWTL sheet for "Chemistry": cursive, neat, thoughtful, and complete. Remember, just tell me what you know (or think you know) and what you've always wanted to know about chemistry!

Friday & Weekend **//(reminder: if school is closed for H1N1 this fall, see this wiki for assignment information)//**
> NYT Article Review.doc
 * 1) Complete self-assessment of "Grape Lab": remember to use a different colored pen from your peer and make comments either on the lab or assessment sheet as to why you gave yourself the rating you did. I will be looking for explanations and commentary on your papers when I assess them next week.
 * 2) Complete New York Times article review: read directions at top of review sheet; log in by submitting requested information (I have used the website for 10 years and have never experienced any spam or marketing as a result); peruse articles in science sections; select one of interest and neatly thoughtfully and with detail complete the article review worksheet in pencil, cursive writing.
 * 1) CITS building materials: if you haven't already, collect and bring in creative building materials for your CITS neighborhood. Remember, think out of the box!
 * 2) Signpost math textbook should be at home now!
 * 3) Photocopies or information for your overnight trip forms is OVERDUE; give them to me the minute you arrive at school!

Thursday

 * 1) Complete peer-assessment of your colleague's "Grape Lab": remember to use a colored pen (blue, black, red, green) to make comments either on the lab or assessment sheet as to why you gave them the rating you did; constructive commnents only please! I will be looking for your explanations and commentary wehn I collect them next week.
 * 2) CITS building materials: if you haven't already, collect and bring in creative building materials for your CITS neighborhood. Remember, think out of the box!
 * 3) Signpost math textbook should be at home now!
 * 4) Overnight info forms are DUE TODAY! If you didn't already, be sure to bring them in tomorrow. If you were missing some info or photocopies, be sure to bring the correct info or paperwork tomorrow (stapled properly).

Wednesday **//(reminder: if school is closed for H1N1 this fall, see this wiki for assignment information)//**

 * 1) CITS building materials: if you haven't already, collect and bring in creative building materials for your CITS neighborhood. Remember, think out of the box!
 * 2) Signpost math textbook should be at home now!
 * 3) Overnight info forms are DUE TODAY! If you didn't already, be sure to bring them in tomorrow. If you were missing some info or photocopies, be sure to bring the correct info or paperwork tomorrow (stapled properly).
 * 4) **Complete Metric Measurement worksheet.**

Tuesday

 * 1) H1N1 school closure preparation: take Signposts home and leave it there in case school is closed this fall and I assign math work at home. Also, if school is closed, check my wiki for instructions on work at home.
 * 2) **Complete Inconvenient Truth notes and worksheet.**
 * 3) Begin Metric Worksheet if time and energy.

Monday

 * 1) **Complete page 1 and half of page 2 of Inconvenient Truth worksheet.** Calculate your carbon footprint using the link if you'd like to earn 4 credit (above and beyond).
 * 2) If time, do more MSFS basic skills pages; remember to highlight using the three colors, show all work, and box your answers with units.

Friday & Weekend
Grape Expectations 2009-2010.doc Grape Expectations 2009-2010.doc  Grape Expecations assessment sheet.doc 2. If time, do more MSFS basic skills pages; remember to highlight using the three colors, show all work, and box your answers with units.
 * 1) Complete Grape Lab writeup: accuracy, neatness, completeness, thoughtfulness are expected. DUE Monday. Here are the documents:

Thursday

 * 1) 30 minutes on MSFS pgs 37-40 (metric conversions): show all work. If no space, use another piece of paper and fold in MSFS booklet.
 * 2) If time, do more MSFS basic skills pages; remember to highlight using the three colors, show all work, and box your answers with units.

Wednesday

 * 1) Complete "Safety Rules" worksheet (both sides)
 * 2) If time, do more MSFS basic skills pages; remember to highlight using the three colors, show all work, and box your answers with units.

Tuesday

 * 1) Complete "Metric Measurement" worksheet (both sides). Show all work. Box answers WITH metric units.
 * 2) If time and energy, do one or more pages in MSFS (basic skills); see #5 from Monday for details.

Monday

 * 1) Bring CITS building materials. Remember, think out of the box!
 * 2) Tell parents about Back to School Night (BTSN), Thursday 7-9 in theater.
 * 3) Remind parents to email Mr. Sperry if they want a Family Forum conference.
 * 4) Complete "Measurement" article review.
 * 5) If time, do more MSFS basic skills pages; remember to highlight using the three colors, show all work, and box your answers with units.

Friday & Weekend

 * 1) Final supply check Monday. Call to parents if incomplete.
 * 2) Using your self-assessment of your basic skills, determine which pages in MSFS you need to complete. All pages must be dated, highlighted, have work shown, and boxed answers with units as shown in class. Thirty minutes per day would be ideal (Saturday & Sunday); if you have more time and energy, please use it as these basic skills form the foundation of our new learning this year and we can't proceed until you have them understood. Those who are proficient with the expected basic skills should do 30 minutes on new material (as highlighted on page vi of MSFS); format and work expectations are the same.

Thursday
BST #1 page 1.pdf BST #1 page 2.pdf  BST #1 page 3.pdf  BST #1 page 4.pdf 3. Complete any overdue work you have and hand it in tomorrow! 4. If you haven't already, bring in the completed student information sheet for the office; remember, your parents have to sign it.
 * 1) supply check and organize binder tomorrow (Friday): make sure you have all of the materials we listed in your planner on the second day of school. Also, make sure you have neatly labeled the spine of your binder: MATH/SCIENCE 7-? NAME
 * 2) Do the following with our Basic Skills Test (BST) and Math Skills for Science (MSFS) text:
 * Using a red pen, neatly correct your Basic Skills Test using this key (make an X through mistakes and write the correct answer):
 * Neatly and completely fill out the cover page (follow the directions) of your BST and identify the areas you are or are not proficient (know the skill) in and your plan for learning them
 * Using your ruler, put the following at the top of your MSFS book: NAME, 7-? SPERRY, ISB MIDDLE SCHOOL, PHONE, EMAIL
 * Turn to page vi and self-assess your math skills using your BST results and personal knowledge (don't forget the final question at the bottom).
 * If you still have time left on your 30 minutes use the Table of Contents to find a page that helps you with a math skill you are weak or unknowledgeable on.

Wednesday

 * 1) School info sheet OVERDUE; have parents fill out and bring in TOMORROW!
 * 2) Basic Skills Test (BST) #1 tomorrow; no need to study...just sleep, eat well, and exercise!
 * 3) School supply and binder check on FRIDAY.
 * 4) Mission Statement Assignment (see page 3 of planner OR school website) as started in school.

Tuesday

 * 1) Math & Science autobiography DUE TOMORROW (Wednesday).
 * 2) School info sheet DUE TOMORROW; have parents fill out and give to mentoring teacher.
 * 3) School supply and binder check on FRIDAY.
 * 4) Mission statement assignment (website/planner #3).

Monday

 * 1) Begin Math & Science autobiography (do one portion tonight). Read and follow instructions carefully!

Friday

 * Read and internalize "parent letter" (both sides) and "Classroom Expectations & Procedures".
 * Give parent letter and "Confidential Student Information" sheet to parents to fill out by Monday (they may keep the parent letter).
 * neatly, completely, and succinctly define the words at the top of the "Classroom Expectations & Procedures" sheet.
 * quiz on "parent letter" (both sides) and "Classroom Expectations & Procedures" sheet on Monday.

**Thursday**


 * complete "Student Information Sheet" by tomorrow, Friday (neatly, completely, and in cursive writing)
 * complete name card by tomorrow, Friday (colored and answers to the following questions)
 * copy important dates from "Middle School Newsletter" then give to parents