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7th & 8th grades only:

• Remember to be studying as you go for the year-end (end of school year) states test. You will have to fill in a blank map of the United States with the name of each state, the name of its capital and the postal abbreviation – all spelled and capitalized correctly.

• Read Lessons 76-80 in America the Beautiful Part II (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).

• In We The People, read page 81-87.

• Define the following vocabulary words:

• corrupt
  • moral
  • unstable
  • equality
  • tenant
  • plague
  • paymaster
  • surveyor
• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 76, numbers 1-5  (p. 41 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 77, numbers 1,3,4  and 5 (p. 41)
• Lesson 78, numbers 1- 4 (p.42)
• Lesson 79, numbers 1-4  (p.42)
• Lesson 80, numbers 1-3 (p.43)

• Read Deuteronomy 16: 18-20. Write one to two paragraphs about why it is important  for leaders to practice justice, and what damage is done by taking bribes.
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  7.1 ST pg 268 #2-44 evens

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Math

Hello! Today we worked on our last section of Ch 6, Using Algebra, and this section involves using word problems based on real life examples and identifying how to use Algebra to solve these problems. When working on these problems, it is important for students to identify the unknown information and assign a variable to it and to identify the known information and determine how it relates to the unknown. Students may need to refer to the steps on page 250 if they get stuck, as well as go through the examples if they cannot figure out how to set up an equation using the known and unknown information.

HWK

6.6 ST pg 252-253 #1-18 all

History

• Remember to be studying as you go for the year-end states test. You will have to fill in a blank map of the United States with  the name of each state, the name of its capital and the postal abbreviation – all spelled correctly.

• Complete open-book test on Units 10-12.

• Read Lessons 71-75 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson). I suggest using a highlighter and writing notes, thoughts and questions in the margin (in pencil?) as you go.

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 71 on Map 20, Lesson 72 on Map 2, Lesson 73 on Map 3, and Lesson 75 on Map 18.

• In We The People, read page 76-80.

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 71, numbers 1-3  (p. 38 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 72, numbers 2 and 5 (p. 38)

• Lesson 73, numbers 1- 5 (p.39)
• Lesson 74, numbers 1-4  (p.39)
• Lesson 75, numbers 1-5 (p.40)

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PRE-ALGEBRA

Today we worked on the Chapter 5 review in class to prepare for the ch 5 test that was sent home today. Students will need to complete #2-48 evens on pgs 216-217. If you determine your child needs additional practice before taking the test, please have them complete the odd numbers as well.  YES, DO THE ODDS!

AMERICAN HISTORY

• Remember to be studying as you go for the year-end states test. You will have to fill in a blank map of the United States with  the name of each state, the name of its capital and the postal abbreviation – all spelled correctly.

• Read Lessons 61-65 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson). I suggest using a highlighter and writing notes, thoughts and questions in the margin (in pencil?) as you go.

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 61 on Map 20, Lesson 62 on Map 2, Lesson 63 on Map 3, and Lesson 65 on Map 18.

• In We The People, read page 61 - 66.

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 61, numbers 1, 4 and 5  (p. 32 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 62, number 3 (p. 33)

• Lesson 63, numbers 2 and 3 (p.33)
• Lesson 64, numbers 1-3 and 5 (p.34)
• Lesson 65, numbers 1-4 (p.34)

• DUE NOVEMBER 12th – Write at least two paragraphs about one of the following heroes of the Underground Railroad:  Harriet Tubman, John Fairfield or Levi Coffin. You will need to use resources other than the textbook. You do not need to cite your resources. Please…. no Wikipedia!

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• Remember to be studying as you go for the year-end states test. You will have to fill in a blank map of the United States with  the name of each state, the name of its capital and the postal abbreviation – all spelled correctly.
• Read Lessons 56-60 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).
• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 56 on Map 18, Lesson 56 on Map 20, Lesson 57 on Map 18, Lesson 58 on Map 3, Lesson 59 on Map 2.
• In We The People, read page 55, 56, 58, 59 and 60.
• Define the following vocabulary words:
• Ardent
   destiny
  • latitude
  • channel
  • precipice
  • gorge
  • Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
  • Lesson 56, numbers 1-3  (p. 30 in Lesson Review)
  • Lesson 57, number 1,2 and 4 (p. 30)
• Lesson 58, numbers 1 and 3 (p.31)
• Lesson 59, numbers 1-5 (p.31)
• Lesson 60, numbers 1,2 and 5 (p.32)

• Choose a person or event from the Civil War – use the attached list OR submit an additional topic via email for approval. (This is not a complete list of people/events.) Research and write at least three paragraphs about the chosen topic. Be sure and follow your parents’ internet rules, and do not use the Wikipedia website.

• Regarding “Manifest Destiny”, write one to two paragraphs answering these questions - Do you agree that America had the right to make Native Americans move from their land? Do you think America was right to insist on control over lands claimed by Mexico and Great Britian?

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History:

All grades:

• Read Lessons 51-55 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).
• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 51 on Map 20, Lesson 52 on Map 2, Lesson 52 on Map 17, Lesson 53 on Map 3.
• In We The People, read page 49, 50, 51 and 54.

6th graders only:

• DUE OCTOBER 29th: Choose a person or event from the Civil War – use the attached list OR submit an additional topic via email for approval. (This is not a complete list of people/events.) Research and write at least one paragraph about the chosen topic. Be sure and follow your parents’ internet rules, and do not use the Wikipedia website.

7th & 8th graders only:

DUE OCTOBER 29th: Choose a person or event from the Civil War – use the attached list OR submit an additional topic via email for approval. (This is not a complete list of people/events.) Research and write at least three paragraphs about the chosen topic. Be sure and follow your parents’ internet rules, and do not use the Wikipedia website.

Three Branches of Government

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American History:

• Complete attached open book test on Units 7-9.
• Read Lessons 46-50 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson). 
• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 46 on Map 20, Lesson 47 on Map 15, Lesson 48 on Map 3, Lesson 50 on Map 16.
• In We The People, read page 46, 47 and 48.
• Define the following:

• compromise
• existence
• expand
• convert
• barracks
• dictator
• cavalry
• inaugural
• stockade

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 46, numbers 2,3 and 5  (p. 24 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 47, numbers 2, 3 and 5 (p. 25)

• Lesson 48, numbers 1-5 (p.25)
• Lesson 49, numbers 1-4 (p.26)
• Lesson 50, numbers 1-3 (p.26)

Pre-Algebra

4.5 p 156-157 #2-38 evens

Finish reading section 4.6 and work through examples

4.6 p 160-161 #2-34 evens

New Math Homework

Hello! Yesterday we moved on to covering Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM). We talked about the fact that when we are trying to find the Greatest Common Factor, this is a number that is smaller than the given numbers that is the smallest factor of all of the given numbers. The Least Common Multiple is a number that will be larger than the given numbers. Students will need to complete factor trees or factor ladders to find both the GCF and the LCM but it is what you do with them that is very different.

HWK due Thursday:

4.3 ST pg 147 #2-36 evens

4.4 ST pg 150-151 #2-36 evens

READ IT ALL. YES. YOU. READ ALL OF IT.

American History

Homework due Thursday, October 1, 2015

Note: I will give extra credit each week to those who complete all questions for the assigned lessons in the Lesson Review.

All grades:

• Read Lessons 41-45 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).
• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 41 on Map 20, Lesson 42 on Map 2, Lesson 43 on Map 3, Lesson 43 on Map 14 and Lesson 45 on Map 18.
• In We The People, read pages 42, 44 and 45.
• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 41, numbers 3 and 5  (p. 22 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 42, number 2 (p. 22)

• Lesson 43, numbers 1-5 (p.23)
• Lesson 44, numbers 2-4 (p.23)
• Lesson 45, number 5 (p.24)

Pre-Algebra

4.1 ST pg 139-140 #2-40 evens

4.2 ST pg 143 #2-30 evens

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Pre-Algebra:

Section 3.8 also deals with solving linear inequalities but the problems are stated in word form for the students to determine how to set up the problem. I have STRONGLY encouraged the class to write down the information that they know from the problem as well as what they need to know to help them when working on these types of problems. Most of the time, the "need to know info" is what they will need to represent with a variable when setting up the problem. 

A couple of important things to remember about these two sections:

-when graphing the solution set for a linear inequality, an open circle is to be placed on the number line if the problem is a greater than, less than, or not equal to problem; a solid dot is used on the number line if it is a greater than or equal to OR less than or equal to problem

-when solving linear inequalities, if you have to multiply or divide using a negative number, remember to flip your inequality symbols

HWK 

3.7 p.124-125 #2-32 evens

3.8 p. 129-130 #2-20 evens

GO AHEAD AND DO 3.7 p. 124-125 RIGHT NOW.

American History

Just a reminder!

Write a minimum of six facts about each of your assigned states, including the name of the capital. Pictures/displays are welcome, but not required. You will present each of your states in class on indicated dates.

 

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7th & 8th grades:

• Read Lessons 36-40 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 36 on Map 13, Lesson 36 on Map 20, Lesson 38 on Map 4, Lesson 39 on Map 3.

• In We The People, read page 35-41.

• Define the following:

1. spokesman
2. tourniquet
3. invaluable
4. botany
5. astronomy
6. illusion
7. expansion
8. administer
9. primitive

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 36, numbers 1,3,4 and 5  (p. 19 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 37, numbers 1 and 4 (p. 20)

• Lesson 38, numbers 1-5 (p.20)
• Lesson 39, numbers 2, 4 and 5 (p.21)
• Lesson 40, numbers 1-5 (p.21)

• Read the attached article about Daniel Boone, beginning with “Enter Daniel Boone” on p. 267 and ending at “Clark Gets Moving” on page 269.

• Pick an event from the attachment titled “Timeline of the Revolutionary War” and write an informative essay of at least two paragraphs in length. When researching via the internet, you must abide by your parents’ internet usage rules.   

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MATH

From your loverly pre-algebra teacher:

Don't forget to keep your work and numbers organized :-)

Hello! Today we worked on section 3.5 using equations to solve word problems. The most important thing when working with word problems is to identify what information is given in the problem and what you need to find out. The information you are looking for is usually going to be represented by a variable when writing out the equation and the other bits of information included in the problem are the other pieces of the equation.

We briefly looked at section 3.6 using numbers and inequalities. We covered the different sets of numbers but class ended before we got to example 2 on page 117. Please go over this example where students will need to determine whether the solution to the equation would belong to the set of numbers the question identifies. Students will need to read through the different forms of inequalities listed at the top of p. 118 and go over example 3. In this example, students will need to substitute the given numbers into the given inequalities to determine if the number makes the statement true or false.

For homework,  students need to complete the assignment for section 3.5 and then complete the assignment for 3.6 after you go over the items mentioned above. Please let me know if you have any questions!

HWK
3.5 ST p.113-114 #2-36 evens
3.6 ST p. 118-119 #2-32 evens

Have a great week!
Jennifer