Wednesday October 11th, 2017

Today's Quote:

Recap:

We are using this week to get all caught up before processing grades. Parents and students are asked to be patient as I work through grades. Please remember, it is also "grant season" and I have many deadlines I am trying to meet while balancing my other duties. 

Students who correct ALL the mistakes on their returned papers will receive 10 points more. Make your corrections on a separate piece of paper and staple it to the actual paper, turn it in. Example: If you scored a 60 on an assignment and you correct ALL of the mistakes, I will add 10 points to make it a 70.

Entry Task/ Brain Bender:

If boiling water is poured into a thick drinking glass as well as a very thin wine glass, of the two, which is more likely to crack?  Explain why.

General Agenda:

9th Grade  Earth Space Science:

 Class Information and Syllabus

yearly list of prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

Unit Essential Questions: How did the Universe, stars and planets form?

Gravity Lab-  Create your own star system and see how you do as a universe builder.

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Agenda:

Watch: The Early Earth, and take notes for discussion

Class discussion and notes over the Big Bang Timeline

Homework: 

HS Intensive English

 Class Information and Syllabus

Unit Essential Questions: How did religion impact medical care and treatment during ancient times?

Agenda: 

Begin: “Hospitals and Treatment Facilities of the Ancient World”

Homework: 

10th Grade Biology 1

 Class Information and Syllabus

yearly list of prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

Unit Essential Questions: What is the cell theory and how was it discovered? How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells alike and different?  What is the role of the different parts of a cell?  How are plant and animal cells alike and different?

Key Learning Statement: Scientists conduct investigations and use empirical evidence to reach conclusions about the natural world. 

Agenda:

Introduction to Cells: BBC Our Secret Universe Complete Viewer's questions in class.

Homework: 

Storm Updates:

No storms pose a risk to the US currently

Check out the Global currents map!

Science Current Events:

Why Hurricane Irma Drained Tampa Bay

Why and how hurricanes form.
How a hurricane grows in strength and size
Weather patterns and why hurricanes stall, or change paths

El Nino
Computer models and why we look at more than one.
Signs that the weather is shifting (Pressure)
Hurricane preparedness
How to assess your home for hurricane readiness
When it's time to decide to seek other shelters

Storm Surge

What to do with pets during a storm
Helping others and why we engage in these activities.

China Lost Control of It's Space Station And It's Crashing To Earth!

Why It's Almost Impossible to Kill Tartigrades

The Best Graph of Global Climate Temperatures Ever!

Watch the Evolution of Bacteria In Just 10 Days!

For the First Time Ever, The Human Genome Has Been Edited By Scientists in a Highly Controversial Move.

Do Animals Possess a Soul?

Horses Can Use Symbolic Language to Communicate With Us.

Apps and Programs to Help You be Successful:

The 10 best note-taking apps

Video Links/ Other Resources over this topic

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows