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Science	•Classes will be in the computer lab applying what we have learned during research last week. •ElectoCity is an interactive simulation that challenges the participant to manage energy needs, pollution, population satisfaction, etc. •All work will be done in class. If students would like to get additional credit, they can work on this simulation at home. I would need a print out of their results/score in order to give them credit. •Last day to accept any outstanding assignments is May 18th.	•Classes will be in the computer lab applying what we have learned during research last week. •ElectoCity is an interactive simulation that challenges the participant to manage energy needs, pollution, population satisfaction, etc. •All work will be done in class. If students would like to get additional credit, they can work on this simulation at home. I would need a print out of their results/score in order to give them credit. •Last day to accept any outstanding assignments is May 18th.	•Classes will be in the computer lab applying what we have learned during research last week. •ElectoCity is an interactive simulation that challenges the participant to manage energy needs, pollution, population satisfaction, etc. •All work will be done in class. If students would like to get additional credit, they can work on this simulation at home. I would need a print out of their results/score in order to give them credit. •Last day to accept any outstanding assignments is May 18th.	•Classes will be in the computer lab applying what we have learned during research last week. •ElectoCity is an interactive simulation that challenges the participant to manage energy needs, pollution, population satisfaction, etc. •All work will be done in class. If students would like to get additional credit, they can work on this simulation at home. I would need a print out of their results/score in order to give them credit. •Last day to accept any outstanding assignments is May 18th.	•Classes will be in the computer lab applying what we have learned during research last week. •ElectoCity is an interactive simulation that challenges the participant to manage energy needs, pollution, population satisfaction, etc. •All work will be done in class. If students would like to get additional credit, they can work on this simulation at home. I would need a print out of their results/score in order to give them credit. •Last day to accept any outstanding assignments is May 18th.
Social Studies	Continuing foldbook work: Sherman's March to the Sea, time to research topics for two pages of student choice All remaining class notebooks returned graded today	Lincoln's second inaugural address, "With malice toward none"	Surrender at Appomatox and the assassination of President Lincoln Civil War foldbooks should be very close to completion. To finish any missing pages, individual papers are available to take home for work completion without the risk of losing a great deal of work before it is turned in.	Foldbook work as necessary Possible movie feature	Movie continued or video segment. Time for foldbook work allowed.
Language Arts (Luchik)
Language Arts (Schad)
Connected Mathematics	Problem 4.1 How does probability and expected value fit into guessing?	What do you Expect Unit Project Launch	Project Work Day	Project Work Day	Project Work Day
Integrated Mathematics	Unit 10 Quadratics Review	Unit 10 Exam Cumulative Project Launch	Project Work Day	Project Work Day	Project Work Day

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Science	•Energy Resource Research: We will be researching Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources in preparation for a simulation activity next week. •All research will be accomplished during class time . . . no outside of class assignment. •Students may still get full credit for any missing assignment or assignment needing corrections.	•Energy Resource Research: We will be researching Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources in preparation for a simulation activity next week. •All research will be accomplished during class time . . . no outside of class assignment. •Students may still get full credit for any missing assignment or assignment needing corrections.	•Energy Resource Research: We will be researching Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources in preparation for a simulation activity next week. •All research will be accomplished during class time . . . no outside of class assignment. •Students may still get full credit for any missing assignment or assignment needing corrections.	•Energy Resource Research: We will be researching Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources in preparation for a simulation activity next week. •All research will be accomplished during class time . . . no outside of class assignment. •Students may still get full credit for any missing assignment or assignment needing corrections.	•Energy Resource Research: We will be researching Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources in preparation for a simulation activity next week. •All research will be accomplished during class time . . . no outside of class assignment. •Students may still get full credit for any missing assignment or assignment needing corrections.
Social Studies	Civil War Minutes DVD segment on the backpack taken to war by a Union soldier. "Choose-A-Story" student reading of a fictional account of Jeremiah Handley. This activity asks students to make choices faced by someone their age during the Civil War, living near the border of the Union and Confederacy.	History Alive read aloud by student volunteers on the Battle of Antietam. The "bloodiest day of the war" illustrates the lack of advancement in medical knowledge and continued high death rate to disease among troops.	Civil War minutes DVD segments on rifles and artillery, concentrating on main idea that weapons advanced far faster than medical knowledge and care in the1800's. Ulysses S. Grant reading from "Two Miserable Presidents" book.	Work time, especially on the events at Gettysburg and Vicksburg using the textbook or other extension materials.	Lincoln DVD segment from the History Channel. Helped with several book page topics.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence • SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •Because of Winn-Dixie w/ "10's" lists Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence • SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence • SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence • SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due TODAY) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence • SSR (Independent reading book projects are due TODAY) All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles
Language Arts (Schad)	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework
Connected Mathematics	DEA 3 MCAP 4 2.3 FINDING THE BEST ARRANGEMENT How does arrangement of dependent events effect chance?	DEA 3 MCAP 4 2.3 FINDING THE BEST ARRANGEMENT How does arrangement of dependent events effect chance?	WE Check up 2	3.1 ONE AND ONE FREETHROWS How do you determine expected value and understand its purpose?	3.1 ONE AND ONE FREETHROWS How do you determine expected value and understand its purpose?
Integrated Mathematics	DEA 3	MCAP 4 10-5 Factoring and Expanding How do you factor and expand a squaring function?	10-5 Skills Practice

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Science	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - Due May 4 •Conversion Problem Project - Due May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - Due May 4 •Conversion Problem Project - Due May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - Due May 4 •Conversion Problem Project - Due May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - Due May 4 •Conversion Problem Project - Due May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - Due May 4 •Conversion Problem Project - Due May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)
Social Studies	Time to continue the Civil War foldbook. Topics are Dred Scott, John Brown, advantages of the North and South, and secession. Various examples and modeling depending on the class period to help with creating a small page on each topic.	Continued work through page 7 (Fort Sumter). Page 10 is for a related topic of student choice up through 1861 events. Many recommendations and resources available.	Political Cartoons assignment, questions answered during class discussion. Cartoons show the events leading to Lincoln's election in 1860. Election results help with foldbook page 8.	Excerpt from The Gray and the Blue graphic novel, Ch. 3 Manassas. Read aloud focusing on the first major battle of the Civil War. The lead up and implications afterward. Several possible choice topics also introduced.	Short day: work time with no additional content introduced
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •Dr. Suess Reader's Theater presentations Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •Introduction to The Lottery Rose and literature circle jobs Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •The Lottery Rose literature circles Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •The Lottery Rose literature circles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •Last library checkout day of the school year. All library books/materials are due by May 14th. •The Lottery Rose literature circles Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence •Last library checkout day of the school year. All library books/materials are due by May 14th.	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due May 11th) •Goodbye party for Ms. Chhaya Split (Period 8): •MUG Shot Sentence •Goodbye party for Ms. Chhaya
Language Arts (Schad)	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework	For the remainder of the year, students will be reading and discussing novels in small groups. The last full week of school students will create a final project with their group to share what they read. No homework
Connected Mathematics	FINISH WE CHECK UP 1 CAROUSEL DISCUSSION	2.0 AREA MODELS How do you create and use an Area Model to interpret outcomes? HW: WE ACE 2.0	2.2 CHOOSING PATHS How does probability fit into making choices?	2.3 FINDING THE BEST ARRANGEMENT How does arrangement of dependent events effect chance?	SKILL PRACTICE
Integrated Mathematics	10-2 TRANSFORMING PARABOLAS What happens when reflecting parabolas over an axis? HW: pg558 (1-4,6-14,16b)	10-2 TRANSFORMING PARABOLAS What happens when reflecting parabolas over an axis? HW: pg560 (17-41)	10-3 FACTORS AND INTERCEPTS How do you find the location of where a parabola crosses and axis? HW: pg 565 (1-16)	10-5 FACTORED FORM AND X-INTERCEPTS How do I use factoring to find x-intercepts of parabolas? HW: pg576 (1-7)	SKILL PRACTICE

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Science	•Water Information Discussion/Presentation/Activities •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-26-12 •Water Crossword •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Water Information Discussion/Presentation/Activities •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-26-12 •Water Crossword •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat begins - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Study of Heat continues - Discussion/Presentation •Review Packet - May 4 •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)
Social Studies	Presidents Fillmore and Pierce added to NB p. 39. DVD segments display the developing crisis over the expansion of slavery. Introduction to a Michigan court case from 1847 involving resistance to reclaiming slaves under the Fugitive Slave Act.	Making a primary source more readable. Whole class activity to eliminate all but the necessary pieces of the court case filing. Partner work to answer questions demonstrating understanding of the basic story behind the court case. HW to be completed if not turned in today. (1st and 2nd hour should have HW due to class attendance at the musical performance)	Depositions of witnesses from the original court case add detail and provide practice working with primary sources.	Introduction to the Civil War. Textbook work to be turned in at the end of class.	Beginning the final project of the Civil War Foldbook. These may be worked on at home. Adequate time is available in class and space is offered to keep completed work in the classroom.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -finish watching the movie Brian's Song to compare the teleplay with the movie version -introduce irony and the next teleplay (Monsters Are Due On Maple Street) Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -will be finishing Brian's Song	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -reading and discussing Monsters Are Due On Maple Street Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -discussion on race, relating it to Brian's Song	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -finish Monsters Are Due On Maple Street -watch Twilight Zone for a comparison between the teleplay and movie Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -read Ch. 1 of Lottery Rose with the class, model the jobs	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -time to work on constructing their reader theater scripts based on a Dr. Seuss book in groups Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -Lit circles	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -work day to complete their reader theater scripts (presentations on Monday!) Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -Lit circles
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks -SSR -Type teleplays Split -Type teleplays	Blocks -SSR -Finish teleplays Split -Finish teleplays	Blocks -SSR/ Print teleplays -Introduce lit circle rules/procedures -Assign groups -Groups pick roles, create a calendar, preview the novel Split -Print teleplays -Read Ch 1 of The Lottery Rose	Blocks - Review rules/ procedures - Create trading cards - Lit circles Split -Lit circles	Blocks - Review rules/ procedures - Create trading cards - Lit circles Split -Lit circles
Connected Mathematics	WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? LAUNCH What are the essential things that I will have to know, understand and be able to do in this unit?	EVALUATING GAMES OF CHANCE: Matching Colors 1.1 What does it mean to have a fair or unfair game?	EVALUATING GAMES OF CHANCE: Red and Blue is a Winner 1.2 What is long-term average results?	POLY PEOPLE DUE EVALUATING GAMES OF CHANCE: Playing the Multiplication Game 1.3 How can I understand my chances?	POLY PEOPLE PRESENTATIONS
Integrated Mathematics

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Science	•Demonstration about the availability of water •Water Information Discussion/Presentation •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12	•Water Information Discussion/Presentation/Activities •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12 •Water Crossword •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Water Information Discussion/Presentation/Activities •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12 •Water Crossword •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Water Information Discussion/Presentation/Activities •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12 •Water Crossword •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)	•Water Information Discussion/Presentation/Activities •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12 •Water Crossword •Video Notes? •Work Time (If needed)
Social Studies	Missing work reviewed and given including papers to have signed for those needing to complete Constitution testing. Began Presidents from Jackson to Lincoln page 39.	Slave Codes in response to revolts. NB p. 38 looks at the reasons behind harsh slave code rules. Primary source examination of Alabama's 1852 Slave Code was available for HW completion as needed.	Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison DVD segments along with Van Buren political cartoon. In-class work on NB p. 39.	NB p. 40 focusing on a slave inventory from 1840's Louisiana. Using the primary source, students completed in-class work on examining the reality behind the textbook sentence, "Slaves were treated as property." Materials available to complete unfinished work at home.	Presidential cartoons from the 1840's. DVD segments on John Tyler and James K. Polk, expansion of the U.S. In-class work on NB p. 39.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -intro to drama unit, going over vocabulary -starting to read Brian's Song Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -character/conflict/setting activity to refresh students on parts of a story	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -continue to read teleplay -students will construct "where I am from" poems about the two main characters Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -start reading Brian's Song	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -continue and finish up reading teleplay -students will draw one scene from the teleplay and explain its significance Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -continue reading teleplay	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -library -discussion of race in Brian's Song Split: -library	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -watching the movie Brian's Song and comparing it with the teleplay Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -continue reading teleplay
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks -SSR -Read The Monsters are Due on Maple Street -Complete the plot arc Split -Read The Monsters are Due on Maple Street	Blocks -SSR -Watch the t.v. show -Compare the experiences -Character analysis Split -Watch the t.v. show	Blocks -SSR -Journal Entry -Discuss Exposition Split -Complete the plot arc -Character analysis	Blocks -SSR/Library -Brainstorm your own teleplay HW: Finish brainstorm (if necessary) Split -Brainstorm your own teleplay HW: Finish brainstorm (if necessary)	Blocks -SSR -Write scripts -Introduce and choose a novel (for final unit) Split -Write scripts
Connected Mathematics	Poly People Work Day: Creating the Body	Poly People Work Day: Giving them something to stand on, legs.	Poly People Work Day: Arms, the cylindrical problem	Poly People Work Day:	Poly People Work Day:
Integrated Mathematics	8-4 How do I write Equations of lines HW: pg443 (2-7, 9, 11, 15-22)	Practice Workwheet 62 for section 8-4 HW: complete	8-6 How do you graph inequalities	HW: pg460 (7-14, 18-23)	Graphing inequalities and systems of inequalities with people. NO HOMEWORK

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Science	•Meet w/design groups to evaluate MTI (car) project •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12	•Video Notes: Optics and Electricity •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12	•Video Notes: The Truth About Water •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12	•Demonstration about the availability of water •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12	•Work Day •Water Portfolio Project - Due 4-20-12
Social Studies	Registration for 8th grade elective classes. Forms sent home with students and mailed home to be returned with parent signature.	John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson analysis. Using a table of information, students answered, "Did their experiences growing up affect their time as president?" Excused for those absent today.	Read aloud of The Bobbin Girl as an intro to the Industrial Revolution of the early 19th century. Note-taking collected in class.	DVD segment from Mill Times and transparency material on Industrial Revolution. Students continue collecting adjectives to describe early mills and factories and evidence to support those descriptive words. Turned in during class.	Completion of video segment from Mill Times. Time for questions and sharing of adjective choices and proof. Work kept in class to complete project next week.
Language Arts (Luchik)
Language Arts (Schad)	Xtranormal presentation	Blocks -SSR -Persuasive Techniques Test -Drama Terms Notes Split Class -Persuasive Techniques Test -Drama Terms Notes (start)	Blocks -SSR -Props activity: Create a character, setting and plot to go along with props at different stations Split Class -Drama Terms Notes (finish) -Props activity	Blocks -SSR -Prop activity journal: Pick a prop, or several props, and write a scene -Indirect Characterization Notes/Activity: Discuss how to reveal the personality of a character and practice using different prompts/emotions. Split -Props activity journal -Indirect Characterization	Blocks -Add stage directions to a script -Read as a class Split -Add stage directions together -Read as a class
Connected Mathematics	Problem 3.1	Filling and Wrapping Check up 1	Launching Polyhedron People Project Goals Practice	Poly People Day 1 Making the Head	Differentiation Day
Integrated Mathematics		Exploring Linear Relationships NO HOMEWORK	How are Linear Combinations used to solve problems? HW pg429 2-4, 12-18

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Science	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•No School
Social Studies	Population graphing warm up. Finish president comparison notes on James Monroe. Introduction to Reform Movements through quotes from 1800's reformers. Identify areas they were trying to change.	Jefferson cartoon warm up. Work time on notebook pages 36-37. Page 36 is a Venn diagram or other comparison organizer using two of the first five presidents. Page 37 is a reaction page dealing with the reform areas of women's rights, slavery, temperance, poverty, prisons, and education during the antebellum 1800's.	American History Teachers' Collaborative survey. Time to complete notebook pages and begin reading History Alive pages 173-181 on the increasing differences between North and South.	Development of transportation: roads and canals precede railroads. Mapping assignment in class. Activity to examine the motivation for and impact of new ways to travel and transport.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -reviewing claims and counter-claims -introducing reliable sources and how to find them -give students time to get in partners, pull research for their final project on animal testing debate Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -reviewing claims and counter-claims -introducing reliable sources and how to find them	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -time to work on pulling research and creating debate scripts Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -time to work on pulling research and creating debate scripts	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -in-class work time on final project -student conferences with Ms. Chhaya about revisions Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -in-class work time on final project -student conferences with Ms. Chhaya about revisions	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -library -last day to work on the debate scripts in class with partners Split: -mugshot sentence -library	No School
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks: -Turn in parent letter -SSR -Animal testing research: find info to support both sides then with a partner pick a side and support it Split: -Animal testing research: find info to support both sides then with a partner pick a side and support it	Blocks: -SSR -Finish researching -Start writing debate scripts Split -Stare writing debate scripts	Blocks: -Quick debrief on Xtranormal (cartoon debate video) -Start typing script (or finish first if needed) Split -Quick debrief on Xtranormal (cartoon debate video)	Blocks: -Finish Xtranormal videos -Library Split: -Work on Xtranormal video	No School
Connected Mathematics	Launching Filling & Wrapping FACEBOOK WALL POSTS	1.1.2 SURFACE AREA How is the net of a 3-Dimensional object related to the surface area?	2.1 VOLUME How are the dimensions of a prism related to the surface area and volume? How does surface area and volume change when dimensions are changed?	2.2 VOLUME What strategy can you use to find the surface area of a prism?	NO SCHOOL
Integrated Mathematics	7-1 DIRECT VARIATION, SLOPE, and TANGENT How do I use direct variation and tangent looking at constant ratios? HW: pg 363 (5-8, 13-16)	7-2 A DIRECT VARIATION MODEL	7-4 DIRECT VARIATION WITH y=kx

7th graders will be taking the Algebra Aptitude exam as one of the criteria to help place them in their 8th grade math class. The exam will measure the student's ability to answer challenging math problems in a limited amount of time. The tests will be administered in their current math classroom during this week. Please look for your class below to see what days it will be administered.

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Science	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes	•Exploratory project: A World In Motion II - Students are given the materials to construct a vehicle that will meet a set of criteria . . . - make the vehicle move --OR-- - 3 meters in 3 seconds --OR-- - up a 15 degree incline 1 meter in 2 seconds --OR-- - up a 30 degree incline not timed --OR-- - all of the above - Bonuses will be given to groups who meet a criteria first or meet criteria with the fastest time •Groups will be required to maintain documentation of their efforts •Groups will be required to maintain an inventory of parts for their project •Groups will be required to bring their vehicle to me for tests to validate their succes
Social Studies	Introduction to the Antebellum Era (post-Constitution to the mid-1800's build up to the Civil War) Today: hands-on investigation of population change and growth of the U.S.	So the United States began and everything just kept getting better, right? Many problems on the way to the War of 1812.	History Channel video segments on Washingon and Adams.	Jefferson video segment. Assignment in class about the Embargo Act leading to the War of 1812 being declared by the U.S. against Britain.	Completion of War of 1812 assignment by graphing the public feeling in the U.S. over the course of major events. Madison video segment.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -reading "Seduced in the Supermarket" article -working in groups to analyze advertisements Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -reading "Seduced in the Supermarket" article	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -watch the Lorax and discuss -have students create their own print ad to sell a product Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -Lorax activity -- students will be creating their own print ad	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -slogan activity -- students will have to create a slogan for their product to sell Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -Lorax activity continued	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -writing a speech to convince your parents/guardians to let you do something, practice incorporating support into an argument -present speeches to the class Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -Lorax activity continued	Blocks: -mugshot sentence -SSR -look at MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech, Gandhi's speech on nonviolence, and Obama's 2008 victory election speech -have students create a speech of their own on what they would change at UMS Split: -mugshot sentence -SSR -slogan activity
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks -SSR -Discuss persuasive techniques -Identify techniques in ads -Role play with techniques Split -Discuss persuasive techniques -Identify techniques in ads	Blocks -SSR -Persuasive techniques memory -Counter-claim game Split -Persuasive techniques memory	Blocks -SSR -Intro assignment: write a letter to your parent or guardian trying to persuade them to let you do something -Anticipating audience reaction HW: Have parent/guardian write down reasons why they would say NO Split -Bead activity: how to structure a persuasive letter	Blocks -SSR -Bead activity: how to write structure a persuasive letter -Write letter HW: Finish letter (if needed) Split -Strong claims vs weak claims	Blocks -SSR -Strong claims vs weak claims -Strengthen your claims in your letter -Peer revision HW: Final draft of letter (if needed) Split -Counter-claim game -Anticipating audience reaction
Connected Mathematics	CLIMBING STAIRS 4.1 How are stairs related to the calculation of slope? HW: ACE pg78 (1)	FINDING THE SLOPE OF A LINE 4.2 How do I find the slope of a line using a table, graph, or equation? HW: finish back of 4.2	Review	Test	Algebra Aptitude
Integrated Mathematics	SINE AND COSINE 6-7 How do I use right triangles to solve problems? HW: pg348 (3-10)	SINE AND COSINE 6.7 How to use sine and cosine ratios pg349 (16-18, 23-24)	Review	Test	Algebra Aptitude

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	•Exploratory Activities in computer lab: some students started work on these activities during the ISAT testing week . . . other students will be beginning.	•Exploratory Activities in computer lab: some students started work on these activities during the ISAT testing week . . . other students will be beginning.	•Exploratory Activities in computer lab: some students started work on these activities during the ISAT testing week . . . other students will be beginning.	•Possible continuation of the exploratory activities? •Possible beginning discussion/planning on an Inquiry Learning activity that will begin after Spring Break	•Possible beginning discussion/planning on an Inquiry Learning activity that will begin after Spring Break •Video Notes?
Social Studies	Test Review Time to ask questions and use answer key for outline of key Const. information.	Constitution Test 25 multiple choice ?s	Choose 2 of 6 options and complete written answers. Retakes/make ups	Retakes available. Time to finish written answers which were also allowed to go home.	Election candidate choice activity. Read statements on gun control, poverty, immigration, and taxes from presidential candidates and create an organizer to help make an informed judgment.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks: -read through tips of persuasive writing -go through the six steps on the board -in groups, have students look at persuasive articles and identify the claim, counter-claim, the audience targeted, and the support behind the claim Split: -ask students to define persuade, argument, counter-argument, fact, and opinion -debates	Blocks: -looking at claims and counter-claims -looking at the books vs. kindles debate and have students create claims/ counter-claims for that issue Split: -looking at claims and counter-claims -looking at the books vs. kindles debate and have students create claims/ counter-claims for that issue	Blocks: -read about controversy surrounding the Titanic wreckage -- grave robbing or archaeology? Split: -read about controversy surrounding the Titanic wreckage -- grave robbing or archaeology?	Blocks: -library -have students create business letters after picking one side of the Titanic controversy Split: -library	Blocks: -using the business letters, students will create emails, Facebook posts, and Twitter tweets to pick out the main ideas from their letter -have students read through scenes from a play about the Titanic Split: -have students create business letters after picking one side of the Titanic controversy
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks -SSR -Vocab review -Looking at symbols/slogans, what comes to mind -Persuasive technique: appealing to emotions -Given an emotion, create a symbol/slogan Split -Looking at symbols/slogans, what comes to mind -Persuasive techniques: appealing to emotions -Given an emotion, create a symbol/slogan	Blocks -SSR -Vocab matching -Read advertisement article -Review persuasive technique Split -Read advertisement article -Review persuasive technique	Blocks -SSR -Advertisement analysis with partner -Advertisement analysis quiz Split -Advertisement analysis with partner -Advertisement analysis quiz	Blocks -SSR -Vocab review -Write/design an advertisement Split -Write/design an advertisement	Blocks -SSR -Work on advertisement -Share advertisements Split -Work on advertisements
Connected Mathematics	2.4 CONNECTING TABLES, GRAPHS, AND EQUATIONS How do you explain linear relationships in the form of an equation?	3.1 SOLVING EQUATIONS USING TABLES AND GRAPHS What information does the variables and numbers represent? HW: COMPLETE PROBLEM 3.1 (backside)	3.2 EXPLORING EQUALITY What does equality mean?	3.3 WRITING EQUATIONS What properties of equality are used to solve equations?	MSA CHECK UP 2
Integrated Mathematics	6.3 SOLVING PROPORTIONS How do I solve proportions? HW: pg316 (3-12, 14-22)	6.4 SAMPLING AND MAKING PREDICTIONS How do I use sampling to make predictions? HW: NONE	6.4 SAMPLING AND MAKING PREDICTIONS How do I use sampling to make predictions? HW: pg325 (4-7)	6.5 SIMILAR POLYGONS What proportions should I apply to problems about similar figures and scale drawings HW: pg333 (3-7, 19-20)

ISAT Week is here! Please make sure you are preparing yourself for the exams this week. Check your classroom teachers doors, hallways, and rooms if you need to know what room or testing group you need to be with. Please bring a SSR book to all your classes along with any other materials and if you have a scientific calculator at you may want it for your math exams.

Please refer to the items below for this weeks special details.

	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday	Wednesday	Friday
Social Studies	In-class review of the Constitution Outline. Test multiple choice next Tuesday and written answers on Wednesday. Test breaks: world map work resulting in one grade for Test groups B, D, and E.	Team Activity Pizza Party	Engineering Open House Field Trip
Science	•Video Notes	Team Activity Pizza Party	Engineering Open House Field Trip
Language Arts (Luchik)	Listening to poetry performances and having the students create their own poetry slams to present to the class	Team Activity Pizza Party	Engineering Open House Field Trip
Language Arts (Schad)	State your position activity (students will pick a side and support their opinion about several statements) Informative or Persuasive Text: What is the difference?	Team Activity Pizza Party	Engineering Open House Field Trip
Math	Pentominoes - BEFORE TETRIS Using Abstract and Quantitative Thinking to solve puzzles.	Team Activity Pizza Party	Engineering Open House Field Trip

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	•Light Demos •Work Time •Review Packet Due Friday	•Light Demos? •Work Time? •Video Notes? •The above activities will depend on time and completion of various activites •Review Packet Due Friday	•Light Demos? •Work Time? •Video Notes? •The above activities will depend on time and completion of various activities •Review Packet Due Friday	•Light Demos? •Work Time? •Video Notes? •The above activities will depend on time and completion of various activities •Review Packet Due Friday	•Light Demos? •Work Time? •Video Notes? •The above activities will depend on time and completion of various activities •Review Packet Due Today
Social Studies	Constitution Outline work. We are still finishing Article I about the Legislative Branch, so will spend a lot of time on the Outline in class this week. Please note that missing Writing Project grades have turned to zeros and are now losing late points. E-mail or call with questions.	Outline work continued. Grade entered for outline work reviewed in class to this point. Materials to make up last Thursday and Friday's poster project have been given to those who were absent or not finished.	"Forming a New Government" in class assignment from the Yesterday as it Happens newspaper series. Half will complete the news assignment and half continue primary source outline work on their own.	Students will switch from yesterday's assignment to the opposite group.	Constitution textbook reading and notebook assignment in class.
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks: -computer lab to type up poetry for poetry collections final project Split: -continuing the music as poetry discussion -looking at genres of music: blues, hip hop, jazz, and rock n' roll	Blocks: -computer lab to type up poetry for poetry collections final project Split: -literary term review -analysis of poetry that uses a specific literary term	Blocks: -in-class work day to illustrate poetry collections book Split: -final unit poetry test	Blocks: -library for first half -ISAT practice Split: -library	Blocks: -begin persuasive unit, look at terms -look at how to construct an argument Split: ISAT practice
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks: -List poetry -Computer lab: finishing poetry collection project Split: -Computer lab: finishing poetry collection project	Blocks: -I need to write poetry -Computer lab: finishing poetry collection project Split: -Computer lab: finishing poetry collection project	Blocks: -Poetry test -Computer lab/In class: finishing poetry collection project and putting it together Split: -Computer lab: finishing poetry collection project	Blocks: -ISAT practice -Library/SSR Split: -ISAT practice	Blocks -SSR -Poetry collection share -ISAT fun day: fun activities to prepare for ISAT Split: -Poetry collection share -ISAT fun day
Connected Mathematics	2.2 CROSSING THE LINE What are the connections between linear equations and patterns in the tables and graphs of the relations?	2.3 COMPARING COSTS What are the connections between linear equations and patterns in the tables and graphs of the relations?	ISAT PRACTICE & PREPARATION	ISAT PRACTICE & PREPARATION	2.4 CONNECTING TABLES GRAPHS AND EQUATIONS What are the connections between linear equations and patterns in the tables and graphs of the relations?
Integrated Mathematics	6.1 RATIOS AND RATES What is the difference between ratios and rates? HW: pg304 (6,8,10,11)	6.2 INVESTIGATING PROBABILITY How likely is it that something will happen? HW: pg311 (10-13)	ISAT PRACTICE & PREPARATION	ISAT PRACTICE & PREPARATION	6.3? 6.4?

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	NO SCHOOL	•Presentation Notes about Light •Review Packet Due 3/2/12	•Presentation Notes about Light •Review Packet Due 3/2/12	•Work Day? •Video Notes? •Review Packet Due 3/2/12	•Work Day? •Video Notes? •Review Packet Due 3/2/12
Social Studies	NO SCHOOL	Notebook page 31 using Preamble work from last week. Opportunity to pick up missing work from last week. Too many missing! All updated in Skyward 2/20. Begin Preamble and Article I in our Constitution outline. A booklet from the state of Illinois containing the U.S. Constitution has been given to all students so that work can be caught up at home.	Finish Article I, work on Articles II and III to complete the three branches of government in our outline of key information. In class work.	Begin 3 Branches of Government posters. All Simulation writing assignments due last week should be in to avoid late penalties. Some students have been updating me on progress daily to get an extension.	Finish posters, outlines through Article III, and any late work.
Language Arts (Luchik)	NO SCHOOL	Blocks 1/2, 5/7 -listen to I Need To Write poetry slam -have students construct their own poetry slams detailing the reasons they need to write, have each student perform it in true poetry-slam fashion -painted poetry -analyze poetry in music, rap Split (8) -share I love the way poems from last Friday -listen to I Need To Write poetry slam -have students construct their own poetry slams detailing the reasons they need to write, have each student perform it in true poetry-slam fashion	Blocks 1/2, 5/7 -computer lab to publish their poetry Split (8) -8-line rhyme	Blocks 1/2, 5/7 -computer lab to publish their poetry Split (8) -5 senses poem and name poetry stations	Blocks 1/2, 5/7 -finish off the poetry unit, time to look at poems we didn't get to, major wrap-up -let them have time to finish off their literary term posters due by the 29th Split (8) -silent reading day
Language Arts (Schad)	NO SCHOOL	Blocks 1/2, 7/8 *ISAT practice *Rhyming patterns *Girl stuff/ Boy stuff *Analyze two poems about gender roles *8-line rhyme poem Split (5) *Look at rhyming poems *Rhyming game	Blocks 1/2, 7/8 *One class in the computer lab typing up the self created poetry collection *Girls talk- body image- analyze poems, write a poem *Boys talk- analyze poems, write a poem Split (5) *Computer lab typing up the self created poetry collection	Blocks 1/2, 7/8 *One class in the computer lab *SSR *R-word Campaign *Free write about something you've felt discriminated against *Anti-hate poem Split (5) *Computer lab	Blocks 1/2, 7/8 *One class in the computer lab *Figurative language practice Split (5) *Computer lab
Connected Mathematics	NO SCHOOL	1.3 RAISING MONEY How do you move between different forms of linear relationships?	1.4 USING THE WALKATHON MONEY What is a negative rate of change, and how does it show up in the different representations of relationships?	MSA Check up 1
Integrated Mathematics	NO SCHOOL	POLYHEDRON PEOPLE WORK DAY	POLYHEDRON PEOPLE WORK DAY	POLY PEOPLE PROJECT DUE PROJECT PRESENTATIONS	PROJECT PRESENTATIONS

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	•Lab Day - catch up on incomplete labs and prepare for lab evaluation	•Lab Day - catch up on incomplete labs and prepare for lab evaluation •Lab Evaluation - Testing the group's ability to complete two circuit setups out of four that was being studied.	•Lab Day - catch up on incomplete labs and prepare for lab evaluation •Lab Evaluation - Testing the group's ability to complete two circuit setups out of four that was being studied.	•What do you know about Light? •Beginning our study of Light •Video Notes •Review Packet?	•Video Notes? •Review Packet?
Social Studies	Organizer for simulation character writing assignment should be brought as complete as possible. Example given of how to include info to make your character unique: Native American groups during the Revolution. About 25 minutes given to complete organizers, get help, work on writing due Wednesday. Graded character sheets returned to be available for homework on the writing.	Work time on the simulation character writing assignment. Due Wednesday. Extensions available if Mr. Searing is updated on daily progress toward turning in the finished writing. Everything needed to do the writing at home has been given.	Introduction to the Articles of Confederation -- the first government of the newly independent America from 1776-1787. Final questions on writing assignment and turn in of organizer and written work.	Problems under the Articles of Confederation. Why did the "Framers" throw out the Articles and start over on a new Constitution for the United States? In class assignment available to be taken home as needed. Due tomorrow.	The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. What goals are stated for the new Constitution in 1787? How do these translate to what we see in the news today? This is the beginning of the Constitution Unit. The Unit Test will be given during the week before Spring Break. Seventh graders who do not pass the test the first time do need to retake until they pass. Extra review help will be available as needed.
Language Arts (Luchik)	-Reviewing literary terms as a class, expecting students to take individual notes -Creating Color Poetry -Introducing the relationship mini thematic unit: looking at sonnets, love poetry Split: -Creating Color Poetry -Will look at love poetry, discuss the essence of a relationship	-Creating the Build-A-Poem and the If You Were, If I Were poems based on complimenting objects, and Found poems -Finishing pink vocab. sheets Split: -Creating If You Were, If I were poems and the Cinquain poetry -Analyzing All I Want Is You song	-Creating Haikus and Anagrams based on seasons/nature -Having students construct individual posters on literary terms to reinforce examples and definitions, will have students present in groups and with the class Split: -Ballads -Creating Build-A-Poems	-Library for the first half of block -Creating the 8-line rhyme poems, will go over end rhymes -Introducing the gender role/body image mini thematic unit: will create a list of what society says girls/boys can and can't do Split: -Library	-Creating limericks, painted poetry, the I love about myself poem, and the mirror painted poems -Will discuss how to be comfortable in your own skin, accept/embrace differences, and respect others Split: -Poetry Slam on body image, being comfortable in one's own skin -Mirror Painted Poetry and I love about myself poems
Language Arts (Schad)	Block (1/2, 7/8) *Finish Anthology Project -DUE TODAY *Determination poem presentation *Thesaurus practice *Diamante poem Split (5) *Poetry Terms *Finish Anthology Project- DUE TODAY	Block (1/2, 7/8) *SSR *Poetry Terms *Discuss what makes up a good relationship *Analyze several poems Split (5) *Poetry terms posters *Diamante poem *Anagram poem	Block (1/2, 7/8) *SSR *Poetry Terms *All I want is You- song analysis *If you were, I were poem *Letter to someone you admire *Cinquain poem Split (5) *Poetry terms poem analysis	Block (1/2, 7/8) *SSR/Library *ISAT practice *Family brainstorming *Painted poem Split (5) *Girls stuff/ boys stuff- gender roles *Can't Bait a Hook/ Aint a Woman -poem analysis	Block (1/2, 7/8) *SSR *Analyze rhyming poems *Girls stuff/ boys stuff- gender roles *Can't Bait a Hook/ Aint a Woman -poem analysis *8-line rhyme Split (5) *Anti-hate freewrite *I love the way poem
Connected Mathematics	1.1 WALKING MARATHONS What is my walking rate?	1.1 WALKING MARATHONS What patterns of Change do you notice between the dependent and independent variable for linear relationships?	1.2 WALKING RATES AND LINEAR RELATIONSHIPS What patterns of Change do you notice between the dependent and independent variables for linear relationships?	1.2 WALKING RATES AND LINEAR RELATIONSHIPS What patterns of Change do you notice between the dependent and independent variables for linear relationships? HW: ACE 1 (4)	1.3 RAISING MONEY How do you move between different forms of linear relationships?
Integrated Mathematics	9-8 SIMILAR FIGURES: AREA AND VOLUME How do I use ratios of corresponding lengths, areas, and volumes to find missing lengths? HW: pg533 (1-5)	9-8 SIMILAR FIGURES: AREA AND VOLUME How do I use ratios of corresponding lengths, areas, and volumes to find missing lengths? HW: finish formula sheet	Unit 9 REVIEW	Unit 9 EXAM	Unit 9 PROJECT LAUNCH

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	•Lab Day 3	•Lab Day 4	•Lab Day 5	•Lab Day 6	NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Social Studies	Last week's activities took longer than expected. The Common Sense assignment and Character Writing have not yet been assigned. Sorry for any confusion. Hope to see you at conferences as scheduled or during our team drop in times. Revolutionary War simulation event: Saratoga and 3rd round of Actions In the News HW assignment: due by Wednesday.	Simulation character event: Valley Forge Character Writing assignment given, time given to begin in class. Due date next Wednesday February 15th. Organizers for writing should be taken home to put work into the assignment as HW.	Simulation events: correspondence messages recorded, British attempt to move the war to the South. Continue working on writing assignment as HW.	Surrender at Yorktown Final character fate: Did you live to see 1783? Major grades for complete character scoresheet (due today) and writing assignment (due Feb. 15th).	NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Language Arts (Luchik)	Identity Poetry Unit: writing internal monologues as a class and on an individual basis Have the students create found poems using their free writes	Have the students analyze an identity poem followed by two drawing activities The drawing activities will ask the students to draw/list their own limitations, how they are perceived by their peers, and how they think of themselves Discuss abstract vs. concrete. Then, we will be creating the five senses poem	Dive into a discussion of what it means to be determined, ambitious, etc. Introduce students to sports poetry Talk about binaries (two opposing ideas) and then will construct a diamente poem	With the sports poetry, the students will be creating storyboards to illustrate the pictures presented in the poems Will introduce the cinquain poem, have time to complete it in class *By the end of the week, students should have completed a found poem, the five senses poem, the diamente poem, and the cinquain for the end of the unit project	NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Language Arts (Schad)	Block 1/2 -7/8 *Anthology project- students will pick a theme and find poems that they like related to their theme *Simile/Metaphor review *Analyze Katy Perry's Firework lyrics *Self portrait- what others see you as and what you see in yourself *Free write/Found Poem Split 5 *Analyze Katy Perry's Firework lyrics *Free write/Found Poem *Anthology Project	Block 1/2 -7/8 *Anthology project cont. *Name poem stations *HOMEWORK-Create an anagram of your name Split 5 *Julio's identity poem *Flower Pot- what is limiting you and how can you overcome it *Anthology Project	Block 1/2 -7/8 *Anthology project cont. *Blue ribbon- what are you proud *The Road Less Traveled Split 5 *Anthology Project	Block 1/2 -7/8 *Anthology project cont. -DUE MONDAY *Groups analyze a sports poem *Define determination *Brainstorm your goals Split 5 *Imagery/Setting/Dialogue lesson *Anthology Project - DUE MONDAY	NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Connected Mathematics	ACCENTUATE THE NEGATIVE Unit Review	ACCENTUATE THE NEGATIVE Unit Exam	MOVING STRAIGHT AHEAD LAUNCH What do you need to know, do, and understand in Moving Straight Ahead	WALKING MARATHONS 1.1 What patterns of change do you notice between the dependent and independent variables for linear relationships?	NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Integrated Mathematics	SURFACE ARE OF SPACE FIGURES 9-5 How do I find the surface areas of prisms, cylinders, and pyramids? pg512 (2-5,12-14, 17-19,22)	VOLUMES OF PRISMS AND SPACE FIGURES 9-6 How do I find the volumes of prisms and cylinders? pg519 (2-7,11-16)	VOLUMES OF PYRAMIDS AND CONES 9-7 How do I find the volumes of pyramids and cones? pg526 (3-5,9)	SIMILAR FIGURES: AREA AND VOLUME 9-8 How do I use ratios of corresponding lengths, areas, and volumes to find missing lengths? pg533 (1-7,18-27)	NO SCHOOL - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	PBIS Day -	•Electrical Lab Prep.	•PBIS Activity	•Lab Day 1	•Lab Day 2
Social Studies	PBIS DAY -	Actions list for affecting other characters. Simulation events: Correspondence messages given. Common Sense published. Declaration accepted. Battle of Long Island Homework assignment on Common Sense primary source.	Fate 3 based on region a character lives in. Actions take effect. Character details handed back and writing assignment officially begins. First draft due by next Monday. Tuesday's HW due.	Second Step Lesson 9 Staying calm and thinking about assumptions in emotional situations. Choose Your Own Adventure: Spy for George Washington read aloud	Continuation from Thursday's Second Step Lesson. Recording Committees of Correspondence messages for simulation.
Language Arts (Luchik)	PBIS DAY -	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •Second Step Lessons •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Bucket list activity/letter of introduction for Ms. Chhaya who is student teaching with me this semester Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Second Step Lesson 2 •Letter of introduction for Ms. Chhaya who is student teaching with me this semester	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •I Am poems/poetry introduction Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Student Identity discussion	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Library •Poetry Walk Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Library	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Identity Discussion/ Name Stations Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects due 3/12) •Name Stations
Language Arts (Schad)	PBIS DAY -	Blocks 1/2-7/8 *Second Step Lessons 1-2 Period 5 *Second Step Lesson 1	Blocks 1/2-7/8 *SSR *ISAT practice *Poetry pre-assessment Period 5 *Poetry pre-assessment	Blocks 1/2-7/8 *SSR *Vocabulary lesson *Library *Poetry Walk/Lyric analysis Period 5 *Poetry Walk/Lyric analysis	Blocks 1/2-7/8 *SSR *Group lyric analysis and share Period 5 *Group lyric analysis and share
Connected Mathematics	PBIS DAY -	PBIS LESSON ORDER OF OPERATIONS 4.1 -How do I solve multi-step equations using the order of operations?	SKILLS PRACTICE -Practicing all the skills learned from ACCENTUATE the NEGATIVE	DISTRIBUTION PROPERTY 4.2 -What are some ways that I can use the distributive property? HW	COORDINATE GRAPHING 2.5 -How do I graph negative integers on a coordinate grid?
Integrated Mathematics	PBIS DAY -	PBIS LESSON AREA OF CIRCLES & SECTORS 7-6 -How do I use the formula for the area of a circle to find the area of a sector?	Review of First portion of Unit 9	FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT	SURFACE AREA OF SPACE FIGURES 9-5 -How do I find the surface areas of prisms, cylinders, and pyramids? HW: pg512 (2-5,12-14)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	•Prepare of Evaluation of Electricity/Magnetism Study •Review Packet Due Friday	•Electricity/Magnetism Evaluation -- Students must get at least a "C" or correct the Evaluation up to a "C" in order to participate in the upcoming electrical labs. •Review Packet Due Friday	•Electricity, Motor, Circuit, etc. Demos. •Remaining time to work on Evaluation corrections, packet, etc. •Note Quiz? •Review Packet Due Friday	•Video Notes? •Note Quiz? •Review Packet Due Friday	•Video Notes? •Note Quiz? •Review Packet Due
Social Studies	Review of packet pages from Friday. Expectations for completion for credit by the end of the week. Answers and help given as requested by class period. Character points awarded for work completion as of today.	Read page 80 in History Alive about Washington being given command and the events at Bunker Hill. Worked with simulation character scoresheets to add Lexington + Concord and Bunker Hill. Call for soldiers to serve both Patriot and British sides.	Examining the Declaration of Independence as a primary source. Notebook p. 28 on 4 categories of content in the Declaration. In-class partner work to categorize excerpts from the text of the Declaration.	A History of US Chapters 20-21 in-class reading on the Declaration of Independence. Lecture and read aloud from "Rise to Rebellion" on the siege and British evacuation of Boston. Extra time available for packet or NB questions before grading this weekend.	Answered any student questions about packet on Revere through Bunker Hill. Assigned last Friday, due by today. Notebook p. 29 on Created Equal magazine articles about the Declaration's impact today (in class).
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Final in-class research day for Chains research report Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Outlining practice	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Thesis/Outline and using student server space Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Outlining practice (continued)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Write first draft of research paper using outline Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Capitalizing titles	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th) •Self-revisions/editing & peer revisions/editing •Begin final draft Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due this Friday, January 27th)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due today) •Self-revisions/editing & peer revisions/editing •Finish final draft- due today Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects are due today)
Language Arts (Schad)	Periods 1/2 - 7/8 *Thesis/Outline lesson *Finish outline *Write rough draft Split Period 5 *Outline lesson *Finish outline *Start rough draft	Periods 1/2 - 7/8 *Introduction/Conclusion paragraphs *Finish rough draft *Self-editing chart (when ready) Split Period 5 *Introduction/Conclusion paragraphs *Finish rough draft	Periods 1/2 - 7/8 *Write final copy *Paper due at the end of class Split Period 5 *Self-editing chart *Write final copy	Periods 1/2 - 7/8 *SSR *What is poetry? *Do I know poetry lesson *Poetry pre-assessment Split Period 5	Periods 1/2 - 7/8 *SSR *DOL/Vocab practice *Where is poetry *Analyze a song (read the lyrics of a song and analyze its meaning, tone, speaker) *HOMEWORK: Type or write the lyrics to a school appropriate song Split Period 5
Connected Mathematics	INTRODUCING MULTIPLICATION OF INTEGERS 3.1 What are the steps to take in solving multiplication of integers?	INTRODUCING DIVISION OF INTEGERS 3.2 What are the steps to take in solving division of integers?	ORDER OF OPERATIONS 4.1 How do I use the order of operations to properly compute problems? HW: ACE	DISTRIBUTING OPERATIONS 4.2 What are some other ways that I can use the distributive property?	ATN CHECK UP 3 INTRODUCING THE CARTESIAN PLANE TEST NEXT WEEK!
Integrated Mathematics	Unit 9: 3D Geometry w/ Pythagoras Pretest	AREA FORMULAS 5-7 How do I use known formulas to solve problems? HW: pg285 (2 - 8)	AREA FORMULAS 5-7 How do I use known formulas to solve problems? HW: pg285 (9, 10, 12, 16 - 18)	THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM 9-1 What is the Pythagorean theorem and how can it be applied?	THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM 9-1 What is the Pythagorean theorem and how can it be applied?

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Science	NO SCHOOL	•Video Notes	•Work Day	•Presentation Notes/Discussion	•Video Notes
Social Studies	NO SCHOOL	Results of the Committees of Correspondence. Events leading to the first shots of the Revolution.	Lexington and Concord reading and movie segment.	Bunker Hill and the siege of Boston.	In class assignment to be handed in: writing about simulation character. Homework packet assigned to be worked on for Monday.
Language Arts (Luchik)	NO SCHOOL	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •DEA Reading Test •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Vocabulary •Poetry Anthology Project due today Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Vocabulary	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Research Paper work day Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Vocabulary	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Research Paper work day Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Research skills	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Research Paper work day & Library Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •Research skills in library
Language Arts (Schad)	NO SCHOOL	Periods 2,5,8 *DEA Reading Test Periods 1,7 *Writing a thesis lesson *Continuing to research using books *Conference with Ms. Schad (If ready) Homework *Research (if behind)	Period 2,5,8 * Research with laptops *Conference with Ms. Schad (unless completed yesterday) Period 1,7 *Supporting your thesis lesson *SSR Homework *Research (if behind)	Period 1,5,8 *Last day of research with laptops *Start organizing note cards Periods 2,7 *Library Homework *Read for 15 minutes- record on SSR log *Finish Research (if needed)	Periods 2,5,8 *Outline research paper *Start rough draft Periods 1,7 *Outlining your ideas lesson *Citing Sources lesson Homework *Read for 15 minutes- record on SSR log *Outline paper (if needed)
Connected Mathematics	NO SCHOOL	INTRODUCING ADDITION of INTEGERS 2.1 What algorithm can we write for addition of integers?	INTRODUCING SUBTRACTION OF INTEGERS 2.2 What algorithm can we write for subtraction of integers?	THE POSITIVE NEGATIVE CONNECTION 2.3 How is subtraction like addition? HW:	Accentuate the Negative CHECK UP 2
Integrated Mathematics	NO SCHOOL	More practice solving multi-step equations and inequalities PRACTICE WS 5-3,4,5	Chapter 5 Review	CHAPTER 5 EXAM

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Science	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet •Video Notes?	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet •Video Notes?	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet •Video Notes?	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet •Video Notes?	NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Social Studies	Updated character scoresheets for Revolution Simulation through Intolerable Acts. Policy Chart due. Went over who turned in early.	Boston Tea Party read aloud excerpts from Johnny Tremain. Responses written in class.	Fate 2 given for Simulation characters. Chance to take pressure actions involving other characters.	Time to record results of actions and to finish charts and notebook pages from past two weeks.	NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Anthology due 1/17 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Write Source pgs. 382-386, research report sample	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Anthology due 1/17 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Write Source pgs. 382-386, research report sample	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Anthology due 1/17 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Write Source pgs. 392, Avoiding Plagiarism	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Poetry Anthology due 1/17 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Ind. reading book projects for 3rd qtr. are due 1/27 & 3/12) •Paraphrasing	NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Language Arts (Schad)	Block 1/2, 7/8 *SSR *Select research topic *Note taking skills lesson Split 5 *Note taking skills lesson	Block 1/2, 7/8 *SSR *Research schedule *Note taking practice *Journal entry- Chains alternative title Split 5 *Research schedule *Note taking practice	Block 1/2, 7/8 *Database/computer skills *Pre-research practice on the laptops Split 5 *Database/computer skills *Pre-research practice on the laptops	Block 1/2, 7/8 *Pre-research practice in the library *Finalize research topic *Writing a thesis statement lesson *SSR (if time permits) Split 5 *Pre-research practice in the library *Finalize research topic	NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Connected Mathematics	DEA TESTING PROBE 2 ASSESSMENT	CHECK UP 1 (2nd and 8th hours only)	IN THE CHIPS 1.4 How do I use the chip model to represent addition and subtractions? HW: ACE	INTRODUCIN ADDITION of INTEGERS 2.1 What algorithm can we write for addition of integers?	NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Integrated Mathematics	DEA TESTING PROBE 2 ASSESSMENT	INEQUALITIES w/ ONE VARIABLE 5-4 Hos do I model situations with inequalities? HW: pg 266 (2-18 evens, 25,26,30,31)	REWRITING EQUATIONS & FORMULAS 5-5 How do I rewrite formulas to make them easier to use? HW: pg 272 (2-16 evens)	USING RECIPROCALS 5-6 How do I use reciprocals to solve problems? HW: pg 277 (2 - 18 evens)	NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE

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Science	•What can you tell me about electricity and magnetism? •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet?	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet? •Video Notes?	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet? •Video Notes?	•Presentation Notes/Discussion •Electricity/Magnetism Demonstrations •Discussions •Review Packet? •Video Notes?
Social Studies	Welcome back and Boston Massacre reading in A History of US.	Page 25 in Notebook: Government in a British Royal Colony Character events added through the Massacre.	Page 26 in Notebook: Began one sentence summaries on History Alive pages 70-72.	British Colonial Policy Chart assigned: due Monday. Pages from America's Past and Promise available for take home.	Work time on chart or extra credit word search. 2nd hour dean talk 8th hour rewards
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Ch. 44-45 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Ch. 41	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Appendix-summarize/paraphrase answers to questions 1-7 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Ch. 42-43	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Appendix-summarize/paraphrase answers to questions 8-14 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Chains Ch. 44-45	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Library •Research WriteSource pgs. 382-386 Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Library	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12) •Research: Selecting a Topic & Avoiding Plagerism Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book project due dates: 1/27 & 3/12)
Language Arts (Schad)	Blocks 1/2 & 7/8 *Review classroom procedures *Review Chains *Read Chains 39 together *Read Chains 40 silently Spit 5 *Review class procedures *Review Chains	Blocks 1/2 & 7/8 *Review Ch 39-40 *Read Ch 41-42 *Identifying fiction vs. history practice Split 5 *Identifying fiction vs. history practice	Blocks 1/2 & 7/8 *Read Ch 43-45 *Fact vs. History quiz Split 5 *Fact vs. History quiz *KWR from Chains	Blocks 1/2 & 7/8 *Seed questions *Socratic Seminar *Library Split 5 *Seed questions *Socratic Seminar	Blocks 1/2 & 7/8 *KWR from Chains *Jigsaw using Chains Appendix- become an expert about one fact from the book Split *Jigsaw using Chains Appendix- become an expert about one fact from the book
Connected Mathematics	PLAYING MATH MANIA 1.1 -What is the appropriate use of positive and negative numbers?	FROM SAUNA TO SNOWBANK 1.2 -How do I compare, locate and understand positive and negative numbers	WHAT'S THE CHANGE 1.3 How do I use a number line to show addition and subtraction? HW	IN THE CHIPS 1.4 -How do I use the chip model to represent addition and subtraction?	CHECK UP 1
Integrated Mathematics	OPPOSITES and the DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY 5-2 How do I simplify and solve complex equations? HW 250 (2-7)	OPPOSITES and the DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY 5-2 How do I simplify and solve complex equations? HW pg 251 (10 - 24 evens)	VARIABLES on BOTH SIDES 5-3 How do I solve equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign? HW pg 258 (8-18 evens)	INEQUALITIES with ONE VARIABLE 5-4 -How do adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing affect an inequality? -How do I model situations with inequalities? HW: pg 266 (2 - 14 evens)	INEQUALITIES with ONE VARIABLE 5-4 -How do adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing affect an inequality? -How do I model situations with inequalities? HW: pg 266 (16, 18, 25, 26, 30, 31)

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Science	•Building/Wearing Away Forces Discussion •Flip Book - Due Week of 12/14/11 •Review Packet - Due 12/14/11 •Work Time	•Flip Book - Due Week of 12/14/11 •Review Packet - Due 12/14/11 •Work Time •Note Quiz?	•Flip Book - Due Week of 12/14/11 •Review Packet - Due 12/14/11 •Work Time	•Video Notes? •Catch-up?	NO SCHOOL - SEE YOU JAN 2
Social Studies	Update character scoresheets with help available. Chance to complete last week's HW or improve class NBs before the quarter ends.	The Stamp Act Congress Boycotting and a primary source cartoon about colonial protest.	Pressure Actions against other colonists. Repeal of the Stamp Act. Townshend Acts assignment given. Likely done in class, but available for HW.	The Boston Massacre DVD segment from "John Adams" miniseries. Propaganda drawing of the "massacre" events, short drama.	NO SCHOOL - SEE YOU JAN 2
Language Arts (Luchik)	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 35-37 of Chains Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 32-34 of Chains	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 38-40 of Chains Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 35-37 of Chains	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 41-43 of Chains Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 38-39 of Chains	Blocks 1/2 & 5/7: •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Holiday Puzzles Period 8 (7B): •MUG Shot Sentence •SSR (Independent reading book projects were due Friday, next deadline is January 27) •Read Ch. 40-42 of Chains	NO SCHOOL - SEE YOU JAN 2
Language Arts (Schad)	Block 1/2, 7/8 *Review Ch. 25-29 *Read Ch. 30-33 Split Block 5 *Review Ch. 25-27 *"Convince a slave to join your cause"-Patriot or Loyalist side of the war	Block 1/2, 7/8 *Entrance quiz Ch. 21-33 *Read Ch. 34-35 Split Block 5 *Review Ch. 28-33 *Discuss the Fire of 1776	Block 1/2, 7/8 *Read Ch. 36 *Seed question cards *Socratic Seminar Split Block 5 *Socratic Seminar	Block 1/2, 7/8 *Read Ch. 37-38 *Review Chains 1-38 Split Block 5 *Review Chains 1-38	NO SCHOOL - SEE YOU JAN 2
Connected Mathematics	3.1 TECHNOLOGY ON SALE How do you make and interpret a rate table?	3.3 COMPARING CD PRICES What are some strategies for computing unit rates?	Unit Exam	Unit Exam Extension	NO SCHOOL - SEE YOU JAN 2
Integrated Mathematics	4-6 GRAPHS & FUNCTIONS How do I understand and graph a function HW:	4-7 FUNCTIONS & EQUATIONS How do I change from one form of a function to another	Extension and Skills	Chapter 4 Quiz	NO SCHOOL - SEE YOU JAN 2