August 25, 2010
Welcome back students!
This week we are working on safety review and we have a county safety quiz on Friday.
We will start Chapter 1 at the end of the week.
Students have a workbook for Science this year and they have also written down the online access to the Physical Science book.
I encourage them to use this resource because it will read the chapter to them, has practice quizzes etc.
In the next week I will be setting up my distribution e-mails, so you will be hearing from me 2-3 times a week regarding our class. If you do not receive an e-mail from me, please feel free to e-mail me, so I have you in the system. falco@fultonschools.org.
Thanks, looking forward to a great year!
Jen Falco
August 14, 2009
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a restful and fun summer. I am currently setting up distribution e-mails and I know some of you have already heard from me. You can expect to have an e-mail sent to you a few times a week giving you updates on quizzes, tests, projects and HW assignments. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me! I am looking forward to a great year!
Jen Falco
anuary 27th
Hi, I hope everyone is having a great new year! I am just thrilled that January is almost over and we are a few steps closer to Spring. I have sent out several reminders this week regarding upcoming tests and quizzes.
2nd and 7th period 7th grade Social Studies-Test on Thursday and notebook check on Friday-(remember I am available any morning for extra help except Wednesdays)
3rd period GA Studies- Student's were just tested on Westward Expansion, now we are focusing on Georgia's Governement and the General Assembly. Students will write their own proposal for a bill soon!
5th period Social Studies- Test on Thursday. Students have a study guide. We are still focusing on Africa.
8th period 8th grade Science-Students have a test tomorrow on Force and Motion. I e-mailed you all a study guide and gave that to students yesterday. Remember my study guides are optional but worth 200 HW points!
Thanks again! Jen Falco
January 7, 2009
Happy New Year!
Please continue to check your e-mail for updates regarding class work, home work etc. I also have a way now to e-mail you progress reports so you may receive these at random or feel free to e-mail me if you would like one sent to you in a couple of weeks. I reminded the students yesterday that it is a new year and a new semester and they all started again with a 100 average! Thanks, have a great week!
Mrs. Falco
December 10th, 2008
Please continue to check your e-mail. You are all on my distribution list and should be receiving at least 2-3 updates per week. Please e-mail me if this is not the case. Thanks, Happy Holidays! Mrs. Falco
falco@fultonschools.org
November 6, 2008
2nd and 7th period with Mrs. Hain
Here are the key terms you need to know for your quiz tomorrow. You should also look over all your notes from the last 2 weeks.
Republic
Oligarchy
Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
Federation
Autocracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Economics
Goods vs. Services
Stereotypes
natural resources
capital resources
human capital
Theocracy
Scarcity
Qudi
Sharia Law
October 14th
I hope all of you are receiving my class e-mails. Please let me know if you are not receiving them. I am not updating schoolnotes as often, because I think you all prefer the distribution e-mails.
GA Studies 3rd period:
We returned the mid-terms today. Some students were dismayed at their essay grade. I read to the class an example of an excellent essay. All essays should include at least an introduction, body (that answers the question(s) asked) and a conclusion to wrap up their thoughts. Many students are not writing an introduction or conclusion paragraph, or they are writing in first person instead of third person. Many time we see Now I will tell you about
.. or I hope you enjoyed my essay. Please note that Marie and I are here for writing help along with Mrs. Herdina or Ms. Hall anytime. We are preparing them for their 8th grade Writing Assessment which they will need to pass. This assessment takes place in January. Please encourage your child to come in for help if they are struggling with Essay Writing.
This week we are instructing the students on early colonial times and the first 13 colonies. No upcoming tests or quizzes as of yet. I will let you know, but it will most likely be next week. Thanks, and have a great week! Jen Falco
2nd and 7th period World History
We will have a map quiz over the Middle East countries and rivers Friday. The students have had a quiz like this before, we just want to make sure they are still on track. Thanks, have a great week!
October 3rd
Here is the Science mid-term study guide. Thanks!
Science Mid-Term Study Guide
Answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper
1) List the steps of the Scientific Method and briefly explain each one.
2) What is Physical Science?
3) What is a Scientific Model? What is a Conceptual Model? List examples of each.
4) What is the definition of Science?
5) What is the difference between a Scientific Theory and a Scientific Law?
6) List the SI units. Give examples of what each one is used for, for example, meters=length.
7) How do you find the volume of a solid? How do you find the volume of a liquid?
8) How do you find density?
9) Describe the difference between a Physical and Chemical change, and give examples.
10) List the physical properties of matter.
11) What is a Crystalline solid? What is an Amorphous solid?
12) What is the definition of matter? What is the definition of weight?
13) What is the difference between measuring mass and weight?
14) What is the difference between Charles' Law and Boyles' Law? Give examples of each one.
15) Explain how a liquid becomes a gas? Be sure to discuss Thermal Energy and movement of particles.
16) Explain the movement of a gas.
17) What is sublimation? Give an example.
18) What is the difference between a melting point and evaporation?
19) What happens to the movement of particles when heated?
20) What is surface tension? (think about our Penny Lab)
Essay Question:
1) Be able to calculate the density of an object
2) How do we use a graduated cylinder to calculate the volume of an object?
October 3, 2008
I have sent you all study guides in my distribution lists. However, you can also access them here. Here is World History for 2nd, 5th, and 7th period. I will post Science here later today. Thanks, have a great fall weekend!
Study Guide for Middle East Mid-Term Fall 2008
Turn in for an extra 200 point HW grade. Index cards or separate sheet of paper
Define these terms:
1) Zionism
2) Surplus
3) Golden Age of Islam
4) Division of Labor
5) The Five Pillars of Islam
Answer the following in complete sentences:
1) What is Hammurabis Code? (In your textbook)
2) Most religions were ____________, before they were monotheistic.
3) What are common traits with all three religions of the Middle East? (In your fill in notes)
4) What document was given to Moses?
5) What role did Abraham have in the development of monotheistic religion?
6) Where is the Fertile Crescent located?
7) What areas thrived during the Golden Age of Islam?
8) What are the two groups of Muslims that split?
9) The Ottomans formed in what area of the Middle East?
10) Who was the greatest leader of the Ottomans?
11) Who ended up defeating the Ottomans? Who ended up with control of their land?
12) What year did Israel become its own nation?
13) What was the point of the Persian Gulf War?
14) What was the name of the terrorist group who claimed responsibility for September 11th?
15) Who is the leader of that terrorist group?
16) Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003?
17) List 3 facts about Judaism.
18) List 3 facts about Islam.
19) List 3 facts about Christianity.
20) What was the primary reason for the Arab-Israeli conflict?
21) After the 1967 war in Israel what area became part of Israel?
Middle East History
Review Sheet
Midterm on Wednesday!
Terms to Know:
Mesopotamia Fertile Crescent
Surplus Division of labor
Hunter-gatherer Cuneiform
Polytheism Monotheism
Exile Golden Age
Hammurabis Code Torah
10 Commandments Gospels
Bible Resurrection
Messiah Quran
Muslims Mosques
Sunni Shia (Shiites)
Arab Palestinian
Israeli Anti-Semitism
Zionism Holocaust
People to Know:
Abraham Moses
Muhammad Jesus
Disciples Ottomans
Osman Suleyman
T.E. Lawrence
Events to Know:
Golden Age of Islam
Ottoman Empire
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Persian Gulf War
War on Terrorism (Afghanistan and Iraq)
Essay:
Explain the Five Pillars of Islam as if you were describing them to someone who does not know about Islam.
Things to Review:
Notes on:
Civilization/Fertile Crescent (web)
Mediterranean Civilizations
Land of 3 Faiths
Ottoman Empire
Israel Becomes a Nation
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Handouts on:
Religion Vocabulary
Golden Age of Islam (web)
Ottoman Empire (play)
Extra Help is on Wednesday at 7:45!
All are welcome!
Middle East History
Review Sheet
Midterm on Wednesday!
Terms to Know:
Mesopotamia Fertile Crescent
Surplus Division of labor
Hunter-gatherer Cuneiform
Polytheism Monotheism
Exile Golden Age
Hammurabis Code Torah
10 Commandments Gospels
Bible Resurrection
Messiah Quran
Muslims Mosques
Sunni Shia (Shiites)
Arab Palestinian
Israeli Anti-Semitism
Zionism Holocaust
People to Know:
Abraham Moses
Muhammad Jesus
Disciples Ottomans
Osman Suleyman
T.E. Lawrence
Events to Know:
Golden Age of Islam
Ottoman Empire
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Persian Gulf War
War on Terrorism (Afghanistan and Iraq)
Essay:
Explain the Five Pillars of Islam as if you were describing them to someone who does not know about Islam.
Things to Review:
Notes on:
Civilization/Fertile Crescent (web)
Mediterranean Civilizations
Land of 3 Faiths
Ottoman Empire
Israel Becomes a Nation
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Handouts on:
Religion Vocabulary
Golden Age of Islam (web)
Ottoman Empire (play)
Extra Help is on Wednesday at 7:45!
All are welcome!
September 25, 2008
2nd and 7th period World History-You have a quiz on Tuesday. Here is the study guide, I also e-mailed it to individual addresses. Thanks, please come in for help if needed!
Study Guide Middle East Ancient Civilizations
Answer the following on a separate sheet of paper for an additional 200 point Homework grade! Give many details in your answers.
1) What are the three primary religions of the Middle East? (Use that thick handout I gave you.)
2) List 3 facts about each religion.
3) State how they are alike?
4) What does monotheistic mean? What does polytheistic mean?
5) Who was the founder of Judaism?
6) What role did Moses play in all three religions?
7) List 5 of the Ten Commandments?
8) List the 5 Pillars of Islam.
9) What happens in the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur?
10) Describe the causes, achievements and end of the Golden Age? (On the web hand out I gave you.)
11) What is a Golden Age?
12) List 4 achievements of Muslims during this time.
13) Why did the Ottoman Empire fail?
14) Who helped the Arabs defeat the Ottomans?
3rd period GA Studies-Missed seeing you all week due to ITBS, see you next week!
8th period Physical Science-Quiz on 10/2, study guide to come soon! Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Falco
September 22, 2008
8th grade will have ITBS testing all week and we will only see our 7th and 8th period classes. Since I teacher 8th grade 8th period, I will continue to send you e-mails regarding our classwork/homework, etc.
World History this week-We will finish our segment on the three religions of the Middle East, 5th period has a quiz today, and 2nd and 7th took there quiz on Friday. No other quiz/test will be given this week. Stay tuned for e-mail updates. Have a great week!
September 16, 2008
2nd and 7th period world history
We have a quiz on Friday
Here are some items that will be on your test, the extra points are for only my students. More to come later... Jen Falco
Write the following study terms on index cards, for an additional 200 point homework grade! Quiz is Friday
1) polytheism
2) cuneiform
3) surplus
4) Hammurabis Code
5) Exile
6) Division of Labor
7) Hunter-Gatherers
8) Nomads
9) Where is the Fertile Cresent?
10) What countries lie within the Fertile Cresent?
11) What are the three major religions of the Middle East?
12) Which one is the oldest of the three?
13) What do Christianity and Judaism have in common?
14) What do all three have in common?
15) What are the 2 primary political parties in the United States?
16) List 3 issues and how each US party stands on those issues.
September 10, 2008
It has been a while since I have updated schoolnotes, however, the good news is my distribution lists are now set! You should be receiving e-mails from me with more detailed class informtion. If you are not, please send me an e-mail so I can make sure I have your e-mail entered correctly.
This week in World History we have begun our Middle East segment on the three religions of the Middle East, we will not test this week, but look for a quiz next week.
In Physical Science we are comparing Physical and Chemical Changes, students have had homework in their workbooks as well as directed reading worksheets to complete. They should have read Chapters 1-3 at this point. We will continue with states of matter the rest of the week. tests were returned to students on Monday. No test this week, but look for a quiz next week.
In GA Studies we are studying ancient times and Georgia beginnings including the American Indian influence in GA. Students worked together on a group project this week and we started our presentations today. No test/quiz this week, but look for updates.
Have a great hump day! Mrs. Falco
September 2, 2008
Hope you all enjoyed your 3 day weekend!
2nd period and 7th period World History wih Hain:
Students were to complete 2 sections of the study guide this evening, vocabulary terms and essay prep. The test is Friday and the study guide is also listed here.
5th period-World History-Immel
Test is Friday, begin study guide
3rd period GA Studies
Students were to map a hurricane one set only (worksheet) They are also to complete the study guide for tomorrow. We will review the rest of the week and the test is Friday.
8th period Science-We have started Chapter 2, students should complete the workbook for this chapter by Wednesday.
Thanks, have a great day!
August 29, 2008
Here is the study guide for 2nd, 5th and 7th period World History
Middle East Geography Review
Terms to Know:
Exotic rivers Mediterranean climate gulf
Strait petroleum desalination
Fossil water Nonrenewable resource OPEC
Phosphates asphalt wadis
Places to Know: (including all of the Middle Eastern countries)
Rivers: Mountains:
Euphrates Zagros
Tigris
Jordan
Seas: Gulfs:
Dead Persian
Red Aden
Arabian Oman
Deserts: Strait of Hormuz
Rub al Khali
Sahara
Syrian
Things to Review:
Notes on the Geography of the Middle East
Notes on Petroleum/Oil
Water Crisis Activity
Latitude and Longitude
Essay:
Explain 3 ways that the geography of the Middle East affects the lives of the people living there.
August 29, 2008
Happy Friday!
Here is the study guide for 2nd, 5th and 7th period World History classes. Test is next Friday the 5th
3rd period, Study Guide is due on the 3rd and test is on the 5th, here is the study guide for GA Studies
In Science we are starting unit 2. Thanks and have a fabulous weekend.
Mrs. Falco
Study Guide for Chapters 1 and 2 GA Studies
Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper, be sure to restate the question in complete sentences.
1) What is relative location? Explain GAs relative location in both the world and the us.
2) What is absolute location? What is gas absolute location?
3) What is latitude and longitude?
4) What are parallels and meridians?
5) Where is the equator located? Where is the prime meridian?
6) In which hemisphere is GA located?
7) What is a region? How many regions does GA have?
8) List the regions of GA, and 3 facts about each region.
9) Which region is the largest? Which is the smallest?
10) which region has the largest population? Why?
11) What rivers form a border with GA and other states?
12) What is the largest region in the area?
13) What is the fall line?
14) Which cities are located on the fall line?
15) what is the highest mountain peak in GA? To what region does it belong?
16) what mountain range is located in GA?
17) why are these mountains important to the state?
18) how do the barrier islands affect GA?
19) what are GAs two most important port cities?
20) describe GAs weather. What is it about our position on earth that determines our weather?
21) what is a wetland?
22) which states border GA?
23) GA is closest to which ocean?
24) what is the definition of climate?
25) what is the definition of weather?
26) describe GAs inclement weather patterns.
27) where is the Okefenokee Swamp?
28) How has the drought affected our state?
29) What is topography?
30) What minerals are found in GA?
31) What famous national monument contains GA marble?
32) What is the Atlantic Inter-coastal waterway?
33) Are GAs lakes manmade or natural? What is the purpose of the lakes?
34) What are reservoirs and why are they important to GA?
35) What are aquifers an d what is their importance to GA?
36) Be sure you can thoroughly describe one region of GA with many, many details.
***On the maps, label GA rivers, cities, and regions
August 27, 2008 continued
8th period Physical Science study guide
Study Guide for Chapter 1 Science Test
Answer on a separate sheet of a paper
1) What is the definition of Physical Science?
2) What is a scientific method?
3) List the steps of a Lab Write up and explain each one.
4) What is the difference between a theory and a law?
5) What is a hypothesis?
6) What are the two types of variables?
7) What is a conceptual model?
8) What is a mathematical model?
9) Ten meters is equal to how many cm?
10) Why do we use SI units?
11) How do we measure liquid volume?
12) What is the formula for volume?
13) How do you find the density of an object?
14) Describe mass and matter.
August 27, 2008
It was so nice to meet many of you last night!
Please continue to check schoolnotes for individual class updates
2nd and 7th period World History-
Students should have completed Chp. 5,section1, Chp. 6 sect 1 and Chp 9 sect 1 worksheets. They will have a geography Middle East test on 9/5. A study guide will be given to students next week and will also be posted here on schoolnotes.
5th period World History
Students should turn in a current event article for Knights of the Round Table each Friday and this should also be turned in with a one paragraph typed or written summary. Right now we are studying the Middle East so any article related to the Middle East is appropriate. We will have a test covering the Middle East geographic regions on 9/5. A hard copy study guide will be given to students, I will also post one here on schoolnotes.
3rd period GA Studies
Students are focusing on the regions of GA. They have foldables due on Friday. Please remember that projects are 50% of a student's grade in this class.
8th period-Physical Science
Students will have a test on Friday covering Chapter 1. A study guide will be given tomorrow and also posted here on schoolnotes. They should have worked on their workbooks through Chapter 1 and all student's should have completed a Penny Lab write up at this point.
Enjoy the rest of the week and please e-mail me with any questions or concerns!
Jen Falco
August 22, 2008
2nd period-Today was our Middle East countries quiz. Next week, we will focus on Middle East notes, unit exam will be sometime after 9/1.
3rd period-GA Studies, student's had a US States and Capital quiz today. Some students did not finish but may do so on Monday morning in room 817.
5th period-Today was our Middle East countries quiz. Next week we will have our edible map project on Monday, and continue with Middle East geography notes.
7th period-Same as 2nd period
8th period-Today we discussed Science processes. Chapter 1 sections 1 and 2 were due for homework this week. Next week we begin Chapter 1 section 3. Please ask students to cover all books, and most especially our new Science books that cost over $70. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Mrs. Falco
August 20, 2008
2nd period World History-
We continued with a power point today (middle east)
Students were given homework for chp. 5 sect 1, need to read chapter and fill out the sheet.
Students need to study ME map for their quiz on Friday. They will be given the countries in a word bank.
They are also working on coloring their maps, which we are working on in class.
3rd period GA studies
Students began to explore the 5 regions of GA today in partner groups. They are filling in specific details of the region, this will continue the rest of this week. Their only homework is to study for US states and capitals quiz on Friday.
5th period World History
Students continued with their Middle East power point notes today. They need to bring in a signed permission slip to enjoy the edible map project. These permission slips are due Friday. The quiz on the ME map is on Friday. They should also find a current event article on the ME and write a one paragraph summary (these are due each Friday.)
7th period World History
same as 2nd period
8th period Physical Science
Students received their quiz grades from last week yesterday. We have started Chp 1 in our Physical Science book. They need to cover their brand new books and bring it to class each day. Unit 1 test will be next Friday. Study guide will be given and posted on school notes as well.
Have a great hump day!
Jen Falco
August 17, 2008
Welcome back to a new school year! I teach 2 grade levels and 3 subjects this year so please check class period and subject. I am looking forward to a great year!
2nd period and 7th period World History-We are working on the Middle East and filling in our ME map. We have an open book agenda quiz on Tuesday and a ME map quiz on Friday. A study map will be given to all students on Monday.
5th period World History-We are working on the ME map as well, students will be given a study map on the ME Monday. There will be a quiz on Friday. Students should be prepared for mini pop quizzes on the areas of the ME this week. We also have an agenda quiz on Tuesday.
3rd period GA Studies- This week our focus was on reviewing the US states and Capitals. We have a quiz on this next Friday. We also have an agenda quiz on Tuesday.
8th period Science-Students had a safety quiz on Friday. This week we will introduce the different Science's and speak in more detail about what Physical Science actually involves. Students should begin to associate with the Periodic Table as we will be referencing this all year.
Thanks!
May 14, 2008
3rd and 4th period Science class
Several students would like to participate in an ice cream lab the day after their final on 5/21. Students will need to bring in items by Friday to conduct the lab. Thanks!
May 13, 2008
7th and 8th period Science classes, I am posting the study guide here.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
SECOND SEMESTER FINAL EXAM REVIEW SHEET
Chapters to be tested: 12-21
Chapter 12: Section 12.1 Work
Section 12.2 Mechanical advantage, efficiency
Section 12.3 Simple machines: inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever
3 classes of levers, wheel and axle, pulleys (fixed,
moveable) compound machines
Chapter 13: Section l3.1 Kinetic and Potential energy, different forms of energy
Section 13.2 - Energy conversions, conservation of energy
Section 13.4 - Power, horsepower
Chapter 14 Section 14.1- Temperature and Thermal Energy: absolute zero, thermal energy
14.2- The Nature of Heat: heat, heat transfer, conduction, convection,
radiation, conductors, insulators, specific heat
14.3- Thermal Energy and States of Matter: solid, liquid, gas, change of state
Chapter 15: Section 15.1- Waves, types, wave diagram compression, rarefaction, wavelength,
amplitude, troughs, crests, formula,
Section 15.2- Reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, Standing waves, nodes,
antinodes, resonance
Chapter 16: Section 16.1 Characteristics of sound: wave type, speed, sound barrier
16.2 Properties of sound: Intensity, loudness, frequency, pitch, resonance,
Doppler effect
16.3 Combining sound waves: fundamental frequency and overtones, music,
Interference
16.5 Applications of sound: echoes, sonar, ultra-and infra sound, echolocation,
Sonograms
Chapter 17: Section 17.1 - Nature of Electromagnetic waves: photons, polarization
17.2 - Waves: speed = wavelength x frequency, microwaves, radio waves, radar,
MRI, visible light, UV, x-rays, gamma rays
17.3 Visible light, incandescent, fluorescent, lneon, sodium vapor
Chapter 18: Section 18.1 Refection and Mirrors: plane, convex, concave mirrors, opaque,
translucent, transparent
18.2 Refraction and Lenses: index of refraction, prisms, mirages,
convex/concave lenses
18.3 Color: mixing colors of light and pigments, primary colors of
light/pigments
18.4 Near and far sightedness, the human eye
18.5 Using Light: refracting and reflecting telescopes, lasers, holograms
Chapter 19: Section 19.1- The Nature of Magnetism: magnetic poles, magnetic fields, magnetic
domain, ferromagnetic material, permanent magnet, making and
breaking magnets
19.3- Electric Current and Magnetic Fields: electric current produces a
magnetic field, electric circuits, conductors and insulators, resistance,
superconductors
19.4- Electromagnets: solenoid, electromagnet, strength of electromagnet
Chapter 20: Section 20.1- Electric Charge and Static Electricity: electric fields, interaction between
charges, static charge, static electricity, transferring charge (friction,
conduction, and induction), static discharge
20.2- Circuit Measurements: electric potential, potential difference, voltage,
Resistance, Ohms Law, Resistance=Voltage/Current(R=V/I, I= V/R,
V=IR)
20.3- Series and Parallel Circuits: series circuit, parallel circuit,
Chapter 21: Section 21.1- Electricity, Magnetism, and Motion: electric motors including parts
May 12, 2008
SS-Students are reviewing for their World History Final to be given on 05/21.
Science 2nd and 3rd period-Students are interested in having an ice cream lab and each student has an item they will bring in for the lab. Also, students are reviewing for their final that is to be given on 5/20.
7th-Students are still working on their team bridge project.
8th-Students are reviewing for their end of the year final which will be given on 5/20.
May 6, 2008
SS-Students are reviewing for their World History Final.
Science period 3 and period 4-Students have completed a bridge research project. They are to construct their bridges out of pasta this week. Each student needs to bring a package of pasta and one bottle of school glue. They also would like to conduct the ice cream lab. They have a list of what they need to complete that.
7th period-Students are working in teams to complete their bridges
8th period-students recently completed their sailboat projects. they will review for their final the reminder of this week.
April 22, 2008
Students have been involved with CRCT testing this past week. We have been reviewing for CRCT in all classes.
SS-SS students will take the CRCT on Thursday, they have been given Brainpop as an additional homework assignment.
Science 3rd and 4th-Continue CRCT card project and begin lab and lab write up process next week.
7th-Students begin a group bridge building project where they will work together to design a bridge-2 weeks.
8th-Students will build an electric motor this week and begin building sail boats for a project.
Have a good week!
March 24, 2008
SS-Today we began talking about economics and what implications the economy has to a nation. Students took their notes, and we also had a brief review on China. Students turned in their government papers today. This week we continue speaking about the 4 major areas of Africa, and the culture in these areas. Students are to turn in an article on Wednesday. We will have a short quiz on Friday on the cultures of Africa and economics.
Science 3rd and 4th period-Students had an open book open note quiz on magnetism today. We are beginning chapter 20 on electromagnetism tomorrow. Students will complete chapter 20 outlines by Thursday, and their workbook chp. 20 sections 1,2 and 3 by Friday. We will cover Chp. 21 the early part of next week and begin our CRCT review. The students need to bring in 2 packages of index cards by Friday. No article this week.
7th period-We will test on chapter 19 on Thursday.
Have a great week! Jen Falco
March 10, 2008
SS-Today students completed their mid-terms for SS. They have articles due on Wednesday. Remember no school on Friday.
Science period 3 and 4
Today we conducted a lab on the light spectrum, students will take their science mid-terms on Wednesday.
7th and 8th period Team Taught with Gravitt and Runzo
Here is the copy of the study guide the students will be given today in class as well.
Study Guide for Mid-Term
Answer on a separate sheet of paper and give to me Wednesday for an additional Open Note Quiz grade! (easy way to make a 100 on a quiz!)
1) What is work? Give an example of what is and what is not work.
2) How do you calculate work?
3) Work is measured in??
4) How do you compute ideal machine efficiency?
5) What is a fulcrum?
6) What is kinetic and potential energy? Give one example of each.
7) What is gravitational potential energy?
8) What are the different types of energy? Explain each one: Mechanical, thermal, etc.
9) What are photons, who discovered photons?
10) What are Ultraviolet waves? How are they good and how are they harmful?
11) What is a convex mirror?
12) What is a concave mirror?
13) What is a mirage?
14) What forms a rainbow?
15) What is opaque?
16) What is translucent? Give examples
17) What is transparent? Give examples
18) What are X-Rays? What are M.R.Is? Which one is safer? Why?
19) What is convection?
20) What is Conduction?
21) How does a wave travel?
22) Sound waves are ___________ waves.
23) Light waves are __________ waves.
24) What is a standing wave?
25) What is a transverse wave?
26) What is a vibration?
27) What is condensation and when does it occur?
28) What is the difference between a crest and a trough?
29) What is diffraction?
30) The speed of sound depends on __________________.
31) Loudness is measured in ______________.
32) Explain pitch.
33) Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(n) ____________________.
Your essay question:
Compare and Contrast the phenomena of Light and Sound in regards to 5 of the following (You may answer this AHEAD of time and turn in with your exam)
1. type of wave (mechanical or electromagnetic)
2. how it travels (transverse or longitudinal)
3. Is the medium necessary for it to travel?
4. The effect of a solid, liquid, or gas on its speed.
5. sonar vs.radar
6. Ultrasound vs.ultraviolet
7. infrasound vs infrared
8. uses in todays technology
9. units of speed to measure each
10. speed in air (m/sec)
March 5, 2008
SS-We started our review for the mid-term today. The mid term is on 03/10. students will be given a study guide and index cards to take home for review on Friday.
Science 3rd and 4th period-Students started their review for their mid-term scheduled for 3/12.
Science 7th period-Mid-term review this week, mid-term is scheduled for 3/12.
Science 8th period-
students have a quiz over chapter 17 and 18, they will be given a hard copy of this review today in class. The mid-term will include 17 and 18.
Study Guide for Chp. 17 and Chp. 18 Quiz
Answer on a separate sheet for an additional homework grade
1) What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?
2) Explain the FM tuner?
3) Explain the AM tuner?
4) Which electromagnetic waves have the longest wavelengths and shortest frequencies?
5) What is visible light?
6) What is a mirage?
7) The color of visible light with the longest wavelength is?
8) When a police officer uses radar for speed he is using what type of rays?
9) What is GPS? What does it stand for? What is it used for?
10) Explain nearsightedness?
11) Explain farsightedness?
12) What is reflected light?
13) What is refracted light?
14) What is opaque? Give examples.
15) What is transparent? Give examples.
16) What is translucent? Give examples.
17) What are Ultraviolet waves? How are they good? How are they not good?
18) What is your iris? What is its function?
19) What are rods and cones?
20) What is your cornea? What does it do?
21) What is infrared? How is it used?
22) What is thermogram? How is it used?
23) Electromagnetic waves transfer energy through??
24) What are the different types of mirrors? Draw an illustration of each one.
25) What is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum you can see is called?
26) How does a microwave heat food?
March 3, 2008
SS-Students are still working on the 4 major areas of Africa.
Their current event articles are due on Wednesday
We are beginning a study skills segment to prepare and review for the CRCT and students need to bring in one pack of index cards. We will spend one day each week on study skills and review for practice.
Science-2nd and 3rd period
Students will complete their power point assignment tomorrow and present their power points this week. We will have a short quiz on chapter 17 sections 1 and 2 on Thursday.
Students should have completed their outlines, and workbooks chapter 17 and 18.
Students have articles due on Wednesday, they also need to bring in one pack of index cards as we will be working on our study skills and reviewing for CRCT once a week.
Science 7th period-we are continuing chapter 18 on light this entire week.
Science 8th period-Quiz on chapter 17 sections 1 and 2 and some of chapter 18 this thursday. Review sheet will be posted here or given to students in person, check again for updates, have a great week!
February 20, 2008
SS
Today students will work on a map activity and continue their notes on Africa. We will have our next Quiz on 2/26
Science period 3 and 4
Students will take a test today on Chapter 16, they are beginning chapter 17 section 1 and chapter 18 all up until mid-terms. Students have a pre-quiz open book outline they are to complete due 2/29, the workbooks due are chapter 16 sections 1,2 and 4 (these were due last week) this week chapter 17 section 1 is due on Friday.
7th-Quiz today on chapter 16, chapter 17 section 1 and chapter 18 sections 1,2,3 and 4 are due friday. (workbooks)
8th-Test on chapter 16 is changed to Friday. We will begin chapter 17 section 1 next week.
Thanks, have a great week!
February 19, 2008
SS-There will not be an article this week. Due to student illness I have moved the next test to 2/26.
Science period 2 and 3-No article this week.
Students are reviewing for their Chp. 16 Quiz today, as the quiz is scheduled for tomorrow. Also, students are working on a Pre-Quiz Outline beginning tomorrow and through out the rest of this week. This is due 2/29. Students will be presenting power point presentations on chapter 18 on 2/29 as well.
7th and 8th period-Our chapter 16 test is scheduled for tomorrow. Students were given the study guides last week. More updates to come! Have a great week.
January 28, 2008
Social Studies
Students will have a short quiz on Friday over African geography.
Science periods 3 and 4-
Our test is Wednesday, we will review tomorrow.
Students should begin chapter 15 sections 1,2 and 3 in their workbooks
Science period 7
Test was Friday
Students should begin chapter 15 sections 1, 2 and 3 in their workbook. Our next test will consist of Chp. 15 sections 1,2 and 3 and Chp. 16 sect. 2 and 4 and Chp. 17 section 1 and finally Chapter 18, sections 1, 2 and 4. This test will be announced.
Science period 8
Test is tomorrow on Chp 12, 13 and 14
We will begin chapter 15 this week.
Study guides for Science tests, all classes
Study Guide for Chp. 12, 13 and 14 Test
Answer on a separate sheet of paper
1) What is the scientific definition of work?
2) What is a second class lever? Give an example.
3) What is elastic potential energy? Give an example.
4) Give several examples of work being performed on an object.
5) What is the formula to calculate work? How is work measured?
6) What is chemical energy? What would be an example of something that stores chemical energy?
7) What is thermal energy? List an example.
8) What is chemical energy?
9) What is mechanical energy?
10) The law of conservation of energy states?????
11) Power equals work divided by _______?
12) What do machines do?
13) What are the six simple machines? Give examples of each one.
14) How can a golf club be considered a machine?
15) What is a third class lever? Give an example.
16) What is a compound machine? List an example.
17) What is the scientific definition of energy?
18) What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy? List examples of each one.
19) What is gravitational potential energy?
20) What is electromagnetic energy?
21) How do you calculate potential energy?
22) How do you calculate mechanical advantage?
23) What is convection heating? How does that work?
24) What does radiation involve?
25) What does kelvin represent?
Wednesday, January 23rd-
SS-Students are researching their candidates to design a advertisement for their candidate on Friday. The research paper is due Friday. We have also started African history and culture, test will be announced sometime next week.
Science-period 3 and 4- We are finishing Chp 12 sections 1,2 and 3, Chp 13 sections 1 and 2 and Chp. 14 section 2. We will have a test next Tuesday. I will give study guides Friday and also post here on school notes.
Science period 7-WE are having a test on Friday over chapter 12 sections 1,2 and 3 and chapter 13 section 1 and 2 and chapter 14 section 2. I will post the study guide here on school notes and give students a hard copy on Thursday.
Science period 8-Students are designing their own machine with their teams this week. We are having our test over chapters 12, 13 and 14 next Tuesday. I will post a study guide here by Thursday and give them a hard copy on Friday.
Thanks!
Friday, January 4th-Teachers are back today. Looking forward to next semester and a new year. Social Studies students will begin Africa and Science will begin Chp. 12 on simple machines. Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday, and best wishes for 2008!
Tuesday, December 11th-
SS-Students will continue their review for the final. They will complete a study guide on Friday and we will orally review on Monday, their final is Tuesday.
Science-3rd and 4th-Students are working on finishing their Team Physics stories, also their Famous Physicist paper is due Thursday. We will have an oral review on Thursday and students will be given a study guide to complete on Friday, test is Monday.
7th-Students discussed their articles and conducted a lab on momentum.
8th-students have begun a team project on friction, they should have workbooks completed in chp. 10 sect. 1-3. They will have a study guide for their final (see below) The Science final is Monday. The students have a test on Chp. 9 and 10 on Thursday. They have been given a study guide.
Thursday, December 6th-
SS-We are working on the different types of government and middle east religions. I will post a study guide for our Social Studies final soon.
Science-We are still working on chapters 9 and 10, motion, velocity, speed, force, etc. I am attaching a study guide here (I will also give to the students next week, but in case they would like a head start.) This is the information they need for their final. Thanks! Happy Holidays!
Study Guide for Science
1) What are two or more substances that are NOT chemically combined?
2) A ___________ undergoes changes in volume most easily.
3) The resistance of liquid to flowing is?
4) List examples of a chemical change.
5) On a long trip, a trucks tires can get very hot, this causes what?
6) What are alkaline earth metals? Give examples.
7) What is thermal energy and how does it flow?
8) What is sublimation, give an example.
9) What are electrons? What type of charge do the carry?
10) What are valence electrons? What is bonding?
11) How do you figure out density? Give an example of a density problem and work it out.
12) A solid has what?
13) From the periodic table you can predict what from where the elements are located?
14) How do you tell if elements have the same number of valence electrons?
15) MgO is called what?
16) Most molecular compounds have low melting points. Is this true?
17) Explain Charles law.
18) The modern periodic table is arranged in order of increasing what?
19) What is an ionic bond?
20) Which group of elements share characteristics with both metals and nonmetals?
21) What is a covalent bond?
22) What are elements? Can they be broken down into other substances?
23) The substances to the left side of the chemical equations are the ____________.
24) When an atom looses an electron it becomes a _______ ion.
25) The rate in which velocity changes is the ____________.
26) How many pairs of electrons are in a triple bond?
27) What is friction? Give examples of intentional and unintentional friction.
28) What is precipitate?
29) What is a gas?
30) A reaction that absorbs energy is knows as a ?
31) What does the principle of the conservation of mass mean?
32) What is a synthesis reaction? Give an example.
33) Define motion.
34) How do you balance equations? What do you add to balance equations?
35) How do you figure average speed? What is the formula?
36) Air resistance is a type of ___________.
37) Define covalent bond.
38) A place or object used in comparison to determine if something is in motion is
called a ___________________ ________________________.
39) Define velocity.
40) Define free fall, give an example.
41) On a graph showing distance and time, what does a horizontal line represent?
42) What is terminal velocity?
Wednesday,November 28th-
SS-Students are finishing their SS Fair project papers, they are due to turn in on Friday.
Science-
3rd and 4th-we will continue with force, motion and speed toomorrow and Friday, Next week we will have a quiz on Chp 9 and Chp 10
7th-We will continue with Force, motion and speed this week, we begin Chp 10 next week.
8th-We had a speed lab outside today, we will continue with Chp. 9 this week and start Chp. 10 next week. Students will have a quiz on 9 and 10 next week.
Tuesday, November 27th-
SS-Students are typing their SS Fair paper this week.
We are finishing the Middle East and Asia. We will begin Africa next week.
Science-We are finished with Chemistry! We have started Physics and motion, Chapter 9. Students are to complete Chapter 9 section 1, and 3 and Chapter 10 section 1 of workbook.(due Friday) We will finish Chapter 9 this week and start 10 next week.
Welcome back!
Tuesday, November 13th-
SS-Students are still working very hard on their SS fair papers, we hope to have these finished before Thanksgiving break. We are studying the Middle East currently and will have a map quiz on the Middle East next Tuesday.
Science 3rd and 4th-We are working on Chapter 5 sect 1, 2 and 3. Students are balancing equations. We will begin Physics after Thanksgiving break, chemistry will be over after next week.
Please remind students articles are due EVERY Wednesday. Report cards are processed this week.
Science 7th and 8th-Continuing with balancing equations and chapter 5 work.
Thursday, November 8th-
SS-Tomorrow we will have a test on comparing the Vietnam and Korean war. Students need to understand the time periods of these events and how they are similar. They also need to understand present day Korea and Vietnam.
Science 3rd and 4th-
We are having a test tomorrow on Ionic and Covalent Bonding. Students should be able to identify the differences between the two bonds and be able to draw these bonds.
Science 7th-Today we will continue with Chapter 5, students had a quiz yesterday on bonding.
Science 8th period-We are having a test on Chapter 4 tomorrow, although I am handing students a hard copy of a study guide, I am posting the information here as well. If they answer the questions on this guide they will do well on the test. Thanks! 9 more days till Thanksgiving Break!
study guide-
Guide for Chapter 4 Test
1) When an atom gains an electron it becomes a __________ ion.
2) What is a polyatomic ion?
3) What is a polar and non polar bond?
4) What is the difference between ionic and covalent bond?
5) Crystal shapes, high melting points, and electrical conductivity when dissolved in water are properties of __________ bonds.
6) What is an oxidation number? What does it represent?
7) What is an ion?
8) MgO stands for? Use chart on pg. 115 to determine how to write formulas.
9) List the properties of ionic compounds.
10) What are molecular compounds?
11) Why is carbon dioxide non-polar?
12) How many pairs of electrons are in a triple bond?
13) What is a double bond?
14) Which elements have the highest melting point?
15) When an atom looses an electron it becomes a _______ ion.
16) Which element will never have eight valence electrons when it forms a bond?
17) List the correct formula for aluminum oxide.
18) Identify the drawings of polar and non polar bonds.
z on the content of the movie. Tomorrow, we are writing our rough draft for our SS Fair Project, They will have 2 additional days next week to finish this as well.
We moved our Knights of the Round Table segment to Thursday this week.
Science 3rd and 4th-
Continued practice with Ionic and Covalent Bonding, test on Friday.
Knights moved to Thursday, students need to bring their articles tomorrow and we will review the remainder of the period.
7th-Today students had a bonding quiz, we will begin Chapter 5 tomorrow.
8th-Today students had a bonding quiz, there will be a test on all of chapter 4 Friday. I will give study guides for the test Thursday.
Chemistry is almost over, we will be switching gears to physics soon!
Tuesday, October 30th-
SS-2nd period
Today we began our segment on Pakistan and Bangladesh. Students will construct a FLLIP chart tomorrow, and have a map review. Their articles are due tomorrow.
3rd,4th,7th,8th-
All students are reviewing Ionic Bonding at this time. This is difficult material and they all need to complete their homework, and at least attempt the homework or they will fall further behind. I am having a help session on Thursday at 8am and Mrs. Runzo will have a help session on Friday at 8 am.
Friday, October 26th-
SS-Some students brought in their surveys and others forgot to do so. Students need to have their survey sheets filled out for the SS Fair Project. They have pulled all their information for their research paper and the survey is the only component missing from the project. Their topic is "Does violence on TV cause aggressive behavior in Teens?" Next week we will begin as a group to form an outline pulling together all the research material, the paper should be completed by the 2nd week of November.
Knights of the Round Table current event articles resume next Wednesday, this Wednesday students had an assembly in 7th grade to discuss desk top stores during our SS class.
Next week we are focusing on Pakistan and Bangladesh, and reviewing Middle Eastern Map concepts. We will continue with Asia until Winter break.
Science-I did not have my usual Science classes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week due to the S. GA trip. We will resume with our current event articles again next week. We will also begin Ionic bonding next week. There will be a short quiz over Ionic bonding next Friday.
Have a great weekend!
Monday, October 22nd-
SS-Today we started Malaysia and Taiwan, students will finish sheet comparing Mongolia, Malaysia and Taiwan Tuesday.
Science-Today, we reviewed the periodic table. Students have Chapter 4 sections 1 and 2 assigned for HW.
Monday, October 15th-
8th period's vocabulary words for quiz tomorrow
proton
neutron
electron
nucleus
atomic #
atomic mass
valence electron
electron dot diagram
Periodic Table
Group/ Family
period
alkali metal
alkali earth metal
transition metal
lanthanide
actinide
conductor
semiconductor
nonmetal
metalloid
diatomic molecule
halogen family
noble gas
SS-Today we traveled to the media center to work on our social studies fair project, "How TV violence affects overall teenage violence"
Tomorrow, we finish our unit on North and South Korea and begin Malaysia. We will have a quiz on Friday. Students have current event article due on Wednesday.
Science
3rd and 4th period-
Students worked in class on their adopt an element poster, those who forgot a poster made one out of white paper. Some will need a few minutes to finish tomorrow. The rest of the week we will complete Chapter 3 section 3 and 4. We will have a quiz Friday over all of Chapter 3 and review on Thursday.
7th period-Today we continue units 3 and 4 in chapter 3, quiz on Friday, Students will have a review on Thursday.
8th period-Today we are working on finishing chapter 3 sections 3 and 4. Students have a vocabulary test tomorrow over all their index cards they have been working on for 2 weeks now. Friday is a test over all of Chapter 3, review sheet will be given Thursday. My students can choose to have quiz entered as a test grade to help bring up their grades from mid-term if they choose. Adopt an Element projects have been moved to Monday.
Have a great week!
Friday, October 5th-
SS-Today we had a quick review of our asia map, the students filled in the areas they knew from memory and then helped one another using the globe and atlas. The students were to take the maps home to study for their mid terms next wednesday.
Science-3rd and 4th-we started our adopt an element project today. Students are to bring a white poster board on Monday to finish our project. They will also be given a review sheet for the mid-term by Monday.
Wednesday, October 3rd-
2nd period-
Today, we had our Knights of the Round Table segment. Still have a couple of students who need to remember to bring these each Wednesday.
Activity-WE worked together on FLLIP charts, one for Japan and one for India
FLLIP-faith, life/culture, location, innovation, political status /government. Tomorrow we will finish our FLLIP with China and work on comparing the 3.
3rd and 4th period-
Knights of the Round Table segments
Activity-Periodic table of elements worksheet, working on finding the proton #, neutron #, electron # and Atomic Mass Unit. Tomorrow, the students will work in their science workbooks catching up on chapters 1, 2 and 3, these are due Monday, they should have completed through chapter 2 at this point.
7th-Today we discussed the areas of the periodic table, families, groups, metals, non-metals etc. Students should be working in their workbooks chapters 1-3 are due Friday. This is an excellent review for their mid-term.
8th-Today the students worked with the periodic table. They have index cards, chapter outlines due by Friday.
Mid-Terms for Social Studies Wednesday
Mid-Terms for Science Tuesday
I have help sessions after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment.
Thanks!
Monday, October 1st-
SS-Today, we focused on Japan, students have HW p.386 1-4
Tomorrow we will work on comparisons between China, India and Japan. All three will be on the mid-term next week.
Science-
3rd period-Atoms, atomic number and protons and neutrons, students have hw to complete their sheets by Wednesday. Articles are also due on Wednesday.
4th period-Atoms, atomic number, protons and neutrons, students need to complete their sheet for hw. Articles are due on Wednesday.
7th period-Atomic numbers, protons and neutron discussion. Mid-term will cover chapters 1,2 and 3 but only sections 1 and 2 of chapter 3.
8th-Chapter 3 outline, hw for work not completed in class. Students need to make sure they have caught up through chapter 3 in their workbooks. I have a few students who have assignments they need to have turned in to me. They know who they are.
Thanks, and have a great week!
Monday September 24th
2nd period-Today we finished our country lab assignment. The students will write a summary of their findings tomorrow in class.
3rd and 4th-I did not see 3rd today due to ITBS testing
4th-We worked on organizing our binders and students traveled to the media center for their articles this week.
7th-we spoke about valence electrons today and the students practiced finiding the electrons in the periodic table.
8th-Students started a new assignment today, they have until wednesday to complete the assignment
They are to use these words and write a creative story and also draw one scene from their story.
Solid
Crystalline Solid
Amorphous Solid
Freezing
Liquid
Viscosity
Melting Point
Gas
Boiling Point
Temperature
Thermal Energy
Pressure
Charles' Law
Boyle's Law
Condensation
Sublimation
Evaporation
Vaporization
Thursday September 20th-
2nd period SS-Students brought their current event articles for discussion today since we had early release yesterday. They started their online project which we will complete in class next Monday. We are still focusing on Japanese culture.
3rd and 4th period Science-Today we had our Knights of the Round Table discussion, some students did not have their assignment and they know who they are. We also had a review on volume where we measured for length times width times height. We will continue on atoms and periodic table this week and all of next week. We will have a test on Chapter 3 next Friday.
7th period-Today we will focus on elements and the periodic table. Test scores were not wonderful on the last test. Some students will be re-tested. No future test date as of yet. Students are also working in their physical science work book that goes right along with their science books.
8th period-Today we will be reviewing gas laws. The students have a test tomorrow and I have given all of my students a study guide. They do not have to complete the study guide, but if they do they will have an easier time on the test. Also, tell them to use their graphic organizer that they mapped out on Tuesday to study.
***Please help me to insure that students are on top of their assignments, I have several that owe me 3,4 even 5 missed assignments. There is homework in this class 3-4 nights a week. Thanks!
Monday, September 17th-
Period 2 ss-
Today we ended our segment on India and China and began our segment on Japan. This week we will focus on the climate and culture of Japan.
Students will begin a research project on Thursday that they will work on both Thursday and Monday of next week.
Period 3 & 4
Students were issued workbooks in Physical Science, please make sure these books are returned back to the school. These are for additional CRCT practice review. We began states of matter today and this will continue all week.
Period 7-Today, we had a test on Chapters 1 and 2 tomorrow we will continue states of matter.
Period 8-
Gas laws, states of matter and thermal energy notes, I am passing out a copy to students. I am also giving a study guide that they can work on this week for Friday's test. Thanks! Have a great week.
Friday, September 14th
SS-Today we viewed a movie about India. This movie entailed details about Ghandi and the culture of India. Next week we will start Japan.
Science 2nd and 3rd-Today we watched a movie about Chemistry. It introdued balancing equations, the periodic table and elements. Next week we will focus on atoms, and gas laws. The students will have a quiz next Friday.
Period 7-We are having a test on Monday, Please have the students fill out the study guide I gave them. If they do the study guide they will do very well on the test.
Period 8-test has been moved to next Friday. Students were given a Chp 2 summary sheet to do and pgs 15-16 in their workbooks. This is due Monday. I will give the kids a study guide this week. This is not required work, but if they look up the information, they will do very well on the test.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 13th
Period 2: The students had an open book quiz yesterday, today we starting ancient china and india.
We will have a movie tomorrow about India.
Period 3 and 4:
Students finished their open note/open book test. They also worked on foldables for the new unit and physical and chemical change worksheet is due tomorrow.
Period 7:
The students will have a test on Monday. We continued reviewing the states of matter.
Period 8:
We will have a test next week, we are continuing our segment on chapters 1,2 and 3.
Friday, September 7, 2007-
Period 2: We are continuing our focus on SW Asia and the Middle East. Next week we will have a test
on SW Asia and our vocabulary on Wednesday. We will review on Tuesday.
Please remind your children to bring their articles each Wednesday for our Knights of the Round Table segment.
Period 3-science
today we had an atoms power point in the computer lab. another overview of atoms and the periodic table.
Next week, we will have a quiz on Wednesday and review on Tuesday.
Please remind students to bring a current event article each wednesday for discussion.
Period 4-science
same as period 3
Period 7-science-today we had a measurement lab, quiz will be announced by Monday as to what day that will take place.
Period 8-The students continued their density sheets. The 14 vocabulary word foldable is due Monday. They have been working on this all week.
Have a great weekend!
Friday August 31st-
Its been a great first month for all the students! I am hoping now that August has passed we will all experience cooler fall weather soon.
Period 2 Social Studies-
Today we had a study skills segment for 7th grade. We watched a movie also on China where we discussed how China is changing to a more captialist society. Thursday, we were in the computer lab researching the silk trade route and the Great Wall of China. The kids really enjoyed all the panoramic views of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.
Period 3 and 4 Physical Science-Today we continued working on metrics and Science Lab equipment. We started to explore atoms and how they form. We pre-viewed the Periodic Table, spoke about molecules, compounds and elements. Next week we will focus on atoms and pressure and temperature.
Period 7-In Mr. Gravitt's class we spoke about density and worked on formulas for dentisy. We also compared the differences between Chemical and Physical changes.
Period 8-In Mrs. Runzo's class we introduced Atoms, molecules, physical and chemical change. The kids were given a worksheet on Chemical and Physical change that they are to complete over the weekend.
** Please ask your kids to cover their textbooks, there are still many books without covers. Thank you! Have a wonderful 3 day weekend.
Wednesday August 29th-
Period 2 Social Studies-
Today we had our Knights of the Round Table discussion. I had 3 kids who did not have their assignment. They need to bring a current event article every week related to world events, the length of the article does not matter. This is 10% of their overall grade. We spoke about SW Asia, and the Great Wall of China. We spoke about what an emperor does and introduced ancient chinese civilation. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab researching the silk trade route.
Period 3 and 4 Science-
Today we had our Knights of the Round Table segment, the kids discussed their current event article. We worked our measurement and went over last nights hw. Tomorrow we will be discussing measurement and atoms.
Period 7-Today, we took a test on Unit 0, scientific method. The rest of this week we will discuss matter, density, and atoms.
Period 8-Today, we took a test on Unit 0, Scientific Method. The rest of this week we will discuss matter, density and atoms.
***If I am your child's case manager this year, we need to schedule a conference time for October 12th. Please e-mail me and I will let you know what is available. Thank you!
Tuesday August 21st-
Social Studies-Today we worked on filling in our Asian Maps. We labeled rivers, mountains, and all sections of Asia. We will test on this Friday. We have spoke about Hinduism and tomorrow we will speak about Buddism. Our test Friday will cover areas of Asia and touch on the culture of Asia. I will give a study guide for students and we will quiz one another on Thursday. We will also speak about our Knights of the Round Table tomorrow. The students will need to start searching for current event articles relating to world news.
Science-Today we focused on Scientific Method, observations, hypothesis and conclusions. We spoke about making inferences and interpertation. We also spoke about Knights of the Round Table which begins next Wednesday. Students will need to bring an article related to Science on Wednesdays that we can discuss in class. There will be a test on Friday on Scientific Method.
Hope to see you at open house next week! Mrs. Falco
Monday August 20th-
Social Studies-We are continuing to work on our Asia maps today. We will start to speak about the different religions of Asia, and explore vocabulary for our first Asian unit.
Test on Friday, we will review on Thursday
Knights of the Round Table starts next Wednesday.
Next Wednesday, students will need to bring a current event article relating to world issues. Information will be sent home with students this week.
Science-We will review the Scientific Method this week. We will also start conversions from mm to cm, etc.
Thursday we will review Unit Zero and have a test on Friday.
Knights of the Round Table starts next Wedneasday. Students are to bring in an article relating to Science. More details will be sent home this week.
I am enjoying your children very much!
Please check school notes often for updates.
Mrs. Falco
