Social Studies: Constitution Quiz is Wednesday/Thursday
MONDAY: Collect and review answers to the “Chapter 9 Review”. Watch the “Almost Painless guide to the Judicial Branch”.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
TUESDAY: Constitution Jeopardy.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: 8th graders will be taking their ACT Explorer test (time will be made for them to make-up the Constitution quiz towards the end of class or Friday if they need). Constitution quiz. Watch America: The Story of Us – Rebels and Revolution.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
FRIDAY: Website # 1, website # 2. Set up committees (teams) for the “How Congress Works” strategy game. Explain the rules and play the first couple rounds of the game.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
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Science: Properties of Matter Test will this Tuesday
MONDAY: review answers to last Tuesday’s pop quiz. Pop quiz covering lessons 4-6 (not graded). Review answers and prepare for tomorrow’s Unit I test.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
TUESDAY: Unit I test.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Read “Choosing Materials for Pedal-Powered Flight” and “The Right Material” in the Properties of Matter textbook. Answer questions from the end of each reading in notebooks. Discuss why and how certain materials are chosen when designing different products. Complete Student Sheet 10a. Introduce the Unit II Project. Begin brainstorming what product you will research for your Unit II Project.
HOMEWORK: Nothing.
FRIDAY: Discuss the Unit II Project. Put together your project proposal. Begin conducting research fro your project.
HOMEWORK: Typed proposal is due at the start of class Monday.
