5.16-5.20

Monday
Science-Review for 9 wks exam. Students who have not tested their towers need to arrange a time before school or after school to test.
Tower Write-ups are due no later than Wednesday(5-18). (9wks exam has been postponed to Wednesday due to students absent for track meet.)
Science Literacy-9wks Exam
Tuesday 9wks Review using clickers. HW Study for 9wks exam. Use the blue review sheet!
Wednesday9wks Science Exam. Turn in Tower Write Up.
Thursday-Weather Permitting-2 Liter Bottle Rocket testing
Friday-Weather Permitting-2 Liter bottle rocket testing

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5-13-5-9

MONDAY

ENGLISH - Chapters 8 and 9 in "A Day No Pigs Would Die." 2nd page of study guide due tomorrow.
ENGLISH LITERACY - No class. DEA testing.
Science-Complete Toothpick Towers and start testing. Testing should be complete by Friday. Students should be working on their tower analysis write-up at home if they are still building.
HW. 2 Liter Bottle rocket should be complete. Study blue review sheet for 9wks exam. 9 Wks Exam is next Tuesday.
Science Literacy-DEA Testing

TUESDAY

ENGLISH - Chapters 10 and 11 in "A Day No Pigs Would Die."
ENGLISH LITERACY - "Raymond's Run" - Questions due tomorrow.
Science-Tower testing.
Science Literacy-Computer time for presentations.

WEDNESDAY

ENGLISH - Chapters 12 and 13 in "Pigs."
ENGLISH LITERACY - SSR
Science-Tower Testing-3rd hour. Other classes have an in class reading assignment.
Science Literacy-SSR


THURSDAY

ENGLISH - Chapters 14 and 15 in "Pigs." Final sheet in study guide is due.
ENGLISH LITERACY - No class. DEA testing/.
Science Literacy-DEA Testing
Science-Comprehension assignment in class.
HW. 2 Liter Bottle rocket should be complete. Study blue review sheet for 9wks exam. 9 Wks Exam is next Tuesday.


FRIDAY

ENGLISH - Final discussion and assessment of "Pigs."
ENGLISH LITERACY - Read the play "Frankenstein."
Science-Tower Testing and write-ups.
HW. 2 Liter Bottle rocket should be complete. Study blue review sheet for 9wks exam. 9 Wks Exam is next Tuesday.
Science Literacy-Computer time for presentations.

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5-6-5-2

Monday

ENGLISH - 30 Days - Christianity vs. Atheists - Questions due Tuesday.
ENGLISH LITERACY - "Rules of the Game" - Questions due Tuesday




TUESDAY

ENGLISH - Begin "A Day no Pigs Would Die" - Read chapters 1 and 2
ENGLISH LITERACY - Finish questions for "Rules of the Game" - Go the library

WEDNESDAY

ENGLISH - Read chapters 3 and 4 in "Pigs." First page of packet questions due Wednesday.
ENGLISH LITERACY - SSR

THURSDAY

ENGLISH - Writing assignment - Petition for Haven Peck - Read chapter 5 in "Pigs"
ENGLISH LITERACY - "The Clown." questions due Friday

FRIDAY

ENGLISH - Chapters 6 and 7 in "Pigs." Discuss how the theme of the book is introduced.

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4.25-4.29

Monday:
Science: Tower Building
Science Literacy: Research in the Computer Lab
English: Hero's Journey Worksheet - Story of Perseus
English Literacy: Start "The Treasuer of the Sierra Madre."
Social Studies: Students will understand what Agent Orange is and why it was used in Vietnam. Finish Predictions and Conclusions handout for homework if you did not complete it in class.
AP Algebra: Pg. 495
Math: Begin Problem1.3; no homework

Tuesday:
English: Finish Mythology - Connections between myths and superheroes
English Literacy: Continue "Treasure of Sierra Madre."
Social Studies: Students will understand the health affects of Agent Orange on Vietnam veterans. No homework.
AP Algebra: Practice Worksheet 12-5
Math: Problem 1.3; no homework

Wednesday:
English: Begin Stations for Background on the novel "A Day No Pigs Would Die."
English Literacy: Continue "Treasure of Sierra Madre."
Social Studies: Students will understand the health affects of Agent Orange on Vietnamese citizens. Complete RAFT for homework.
AP Algebra: No homework
Math: Video

Thursday:
Science Literacy: Research in the Computer Lab
English: Finish stations on "A Day No Pigs Would Die."
English Literacy: Finish movie.
Social Studies: Analyze U of I chemistry student protests of the DOW chemical company. No homework.
AP Algebra: Video
Math: Video

Friday:
Six Flags field trip
make-up day & movie for students staying back

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4.18-4.21

Monday:

English: Discussion on the various steps of the Hero's Journey.
English Lit: Assembly
Science: Tower Building
Science Literacy: Assembly
AP Algebra: Pg. 480: 26-37; 46-51
Math: No homework! Worked on Egg Activity!
Math Literacy: Wheelchair assembly
Social Studies: Letter to a Vietnam soldier due today. Watch "Dear America" about a soldiers' life in Vietnam.

Tuesday:

English: Charting the Hero's Journey though Back to the Future
English Literacy: Writing Assign. Letter to Kino - Library Time
Science: Kinetic and Potential Energy
Science Literacy: Current Science
AP Algebra: Pg. 485: 18-38 even
Math: No homework! Worked on Egg Activity!
Math Literacy: Collect packet; puzzle
Social Studies: Finish Vietnam notes today. No homework!
Social Studies Literacy: Step 6: Rough Drafts. Please have these completed by the end of the week.

Wednesday:

English: Continue the Hero's Journey with Back to the Future
English Lit: SSR
Science:
Science Literacy: SSR
AP Algebra: Pg. 495: 18-51 multiples of 3 and 54-57
Math: No homework! Worked on Egg Activity!
Math Literacy: SSR
Social Studies: Music of the Vietnam War. Quiz tomorrow over American opinions on U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Social Studies Literacy: SSR

Thursday:

English: Finish the Hero's Journey with Back to the Future.
English Lit:
Science: Weather Permitting-Launching 2 Liter Bottle Rockets
Science Literacy: Project
AP Algebra: Pg. 499: 21-33 odd, 38-43
Math: No homework! Finished Egg Activity!
Social Studies: Vietnam War Quiz, part II
Social Studies Literacy: Complete Rough Drafts today!


Friday
-No School

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4.11-4.15

Monday
Social Studies:
Social Studies Literacy: .
AP Algebra: KEL Journal Chapter 11; Test tomorrow!
Math: ACE #4-16 worksheet
Math Literacy: Write 3 Survey Questions
Science: Tower Building
Science Literacy: Current Science Discussion
English: Continue Work on Pandora's Box
English Literacy: The Pearl - Chapter 4

Tuesday
Social Studies:
AP Algebra: Chapter 11 Test
Math: no homework! Watched video
Math Literacy: Library day; silent reading
Science: 2 Liter Bottle Rocket Testing-Preliminary
Science Literacy: Current Science Comprehension
English: Finish Pandora's Box
English Literacy: The Pearl Chapter 5

Wednesday
Science: Read and discuss pp136-144. Answer in complete sentences questions on p.144 and 156 and the question "What did Section 1 in the textbook have to do with your bottle rockets? Have your Bottle Rocket complete!
English: 30 Days - Immigration
English Literacy - SSR
AP Algebra: Finish chapter 11 test
Math: no homework! Watched video
Math Literacy: SSR


Thursday
Science: Team will attend musical play, watch video and attend Honors Treat.
English: Team will attend musical play, watch video and attend Honors Treat
AP Algebra: Movie Percy Jackson
Math: Movie Percy Jackson
Math Literacy: Honor roll celebration

Friday
English: Finish 30 Days - Immigration - In class writing assignment
English Literacy: Finish The Pearl
AP Algebra: Finished movie
Math: Finished movie
Math Literacy: Mean, Median, Mode packet

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4.4-4.8

Monday
Social Studies: Bay of Pigs event map, no homework!
Social Studies Literacy: SSR
AP Algebra: Pg. 450: 6-30 even
Math: ACE #2 and ACE #25-33 Worksheets
Math Literacy: Bar Graph Packet
Science: Tower Building
Science Literacy: Science World discussion
English: Continue to work on mini-plays of famous myths.
English Literacy: The Pearl - Chapter 2


Tuesday
Social Studies: Cuban Missile Crisis, Letter to JFK due tomorrow!
Social Studies Literacy: Rubric and Sample Essays
AP Algebra: Practice 11-2 and 11-3 Worksheet
Math: Review Worksheet #2
Math Literacy: No homework!
Science: I Lost My Marbles Speed Lab
Science Literacy:
English: Perform Mini-Myth plays
English Literacy: Start chapter 3 in The Pearl - Library Time

Wednesday
Social Studies: Cuban Missile Crisis Secret Reports. Questions due at the end of class or for homework.
Social Studies Literacy: Complete research and begin writing a thesis statement.
AP Algebra: Pg. 455: 13-18 all, 25, 26
Math: No homework!
Math Literacy: Silent Reading
Science: I Lost My Marbles Speed Lab
Science Literacy: SSR
English: Begin unit on Heroism
English Literacy: SSR

Thursday
Social Studies: Arms Race quiz. Documentary on JFK.
Social Studies Literacy: Complete research and begin writing a thesis statement.
AP Algebra: Pg. 460: 12-24 all
Math: Worksheet
Math Literacy: No homework!
Science: Science World Vocab
Science Literacy: Science World Comprehension
English: Continue unit on Heroism - Myths of Hercales and Perseus
English Literacy: Finish chapter 3 and start chapter 4 of The Pearl

Friday: 1:15 Dismissal
Social Studies: Finish Documentary on JFK
AP Algebra: Pg. 465: 21-41 odd
Math: Worksheet
Science: Complete I Lost My Marble Lab/ Tower Building
I Lost My Marble Lab due. 2 Liter Bottle Rocket Due Tuesday Weather Permitting
English: Heroism in American Tall Tales
English Literacy: Finish chapter 4 and start chapter 5 in The Pearl

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3.28-4.1

Monday
Social Studies: Begin Cold War, no homework.
Social Studies Literacy: Choose a reserach topic and begin brainstorming main ideas.
AP Algebra: Pg. 429: 10-40 evens
Math: No homework
Math Literacy: Graphing packet due tomorrow!
Science: In class discussion "Why Bridges Stand Up" HW: 2 Liter Bottle Rocket project

Tuesday
Social Studies: Cold War notes, no homework
Social Studies Literacy: SSR
AP Algebra: Pg. 437: 1-6; 12-24 Test tomorrow!
Math: No homework
Math Literacy: Library time and silent reading
Science: Toothpick Tower Project blueprint HW: 2 Liter Bottle Rocket project

Wednesday
Social Studies: Communism v. Capitalism Lego activity, short quiz
Social Studies Literacy: Begin research
AP Algebra: Chapter 10 Test; no homework
Math: Worksheet ACE #1
Math Literacy: Silent Reading
Science: Begin Building Toothpick Towers. HW: 2 Liter Bottle Rocket project

Thursday
Social Studies: Cold War Arms Race, no homework
Social Studies Literacy: Research
AP Algebra: Pg. 445: 18-34 even
Math: Worksheet ACE #2
Math Literacy: Begin project; no homework!
Science: Continue Building Towers HW: 2 Liter Bottle Rocket project

Friday
Social Studies: Cold War Red Scare, no homework
Social Studies Literacy: Current Events/Newspaper activity
AP Algebra: Pg. 455: 13-18 all; 25-26
Math: Worksheet
Science: Continue Building Toothpick towers HW: 2 Liter Bottle Rocket project
Math Literacy: Work on project; no homework!

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3.14-3.18

Monday:

AP Algebra: Review sheet for Quiz; Quiz tomorrow!
Math: Began Additional Practice Packet; no homework!
Math Literacy: Began Guess and Check problems
Science: Matter in Motion Read p.108-111. Answer questions and turn the seven questions in.
English - Begin "Minorty Report". Discuss the importance of the theme of sight.
English Literacy - Discuss the purpose of reading. Give essay "Why is Reading Important?" Due Tuesday.

Tuesday:
AP Algebra: Mid chapter 10 Quiz; no homework!
Math: Worked on Additional Practice Packet; no homework! Quiz Thursday or Friday!
Math Literacy: Finish Guess and Check problems for homework!
Science: Who was Isaac Newton? Video and notes.
English - Continue "Minority Report." First group of questions dealing with legalities of system.
English Literacy - Fill out literacy survey. Go to the library.

Wednesday:

AP Algebra: Pg. 425: 1-13 all
Math: Worked on Additional Practice Packet; no homework! Quiz Thursday or Friday!
Math Literacy: Silent Reading
English: Continue "Minority Report" Tie in symbolism of Greek Mythology.
English Literacy: SSR

Thursday:

AP Algebra: Pg. 430: 18-45 multiples of 3
Math: Finish Additional Practice Packet if needed; Quiz Today or tomorrow!
Math Literacy: Presentations for Guess and Check problems
English: Finish "Minority Report" Final group of questions due tomorrow.
English Literacy: Start vocabulary for "The Pearl"


Friday:

AP Algebra: KEL Journal Chapter 10
Math: Quiz today over symmetry
Math Literacy: No class today!
English : Final discussion of "Minority Report" Essay questions due at te end of the hour

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3.7 - 3.11

Monday

English - Continue to work on Cast Away comic strip assignment. Due at the end of the period on Wednesday.
English Literacy: Begin "The Bride of Frankenstein."
AP Algebra: Pg. 403: #15-39 multiples of 3 and 42-45 all
Math: Quiz tomorrow over rotations
Math Literacy: Took survey questions
Social Studies: How WWII ended. Atomic Bomb critical thinking activity. Study for test on Thursday!
Social Studies Literacy: Edit and Revise essays. Final essay due TOMORROW! Must be typed and include a bibliography.

Tuesday
English- Continue to work on Cast Away comic strip assignment. Due at the end of the period on Wednesday.
English Literacy: Finish "The Bride of Frankenstein."
AP Algebra: Pg. 413: #21-43 multiples of 3 and 47, 48
Math: Took a quiz
Math Literacy: Finish survey questions
Social Studies: Nuremberg Trials activity. Study for test on Thursday!
Social Studies Literacy: Final essay due TODAY! Must be typed and include a bibliography.

Wednesday
English- Continue to work on Cast Away comic strip assignment. Due at the end of the period on Wednesday.
English Literacy: SSR
AP Algebra: Pg. 417: #15-32 all with graph paper
Math ACE #8-9
Math Literacy: Silent reading day
Social Studies: Review day. WWII test Tomorrow!
Social Studies Literacy: SSR.

Thursday
English- Read Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" in class.
English Literacy: Essay assignment on "Frankenstein" due at the end of the period.
AP Algebra: Pg. 421: #4-24 even and #35-39 except 37
Math: IHR Check #2 and Review packet for quiz on Monday!
Math Literacy: Put together your USA Today results into the picture/graph form
Social Studies: WWII test today!
Social Studies Literacy: Documentary film. No homework.

Friday
English- Discuss "The Lottery." Writing assignment on the story due Monday.
English Literacy: Read "The Clown." Questions due by the end of the period.
AP Algebra: Quiz today!
Math: Went over review packet and quiz on Monday!
Math Literacy: Finished USA Today Project!
Social Studies: Propaganda game. Mr. Fauerbach's last day.
Social Studies Literacy: Library day. Last day of quarter.

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2.28-3.4


Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

ISAT Testing
Science-Computer Lab-Key Note Physics Terms

Thursday:
Science: Make up Day (Acid Base Lab, Chapter 16 packet )
AP Algebra: Review for chapter 7 retake test
Math Literacy: Start USA Today Activity; write 2 survey questions; No homework
Math: Review problem 2.1; partner quiz tomorrow!

Friday:
Science: Prep for Qualitative Analysis Lab and Do Review Sheet for 9weeks exam.
Science:9 Weeks Exam-Thursday-March 10
AP Algebra: Chapter 7 retake test
Math Literacy: Take survey questions; no homework!
Math: Partner quiz over section 2.1
Science Literacy Exam

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2.25 - 2.21

MONDAY

PRESIDENT'S DAY

TUESDAY

ENGLISH

ISAT review test - focusing on how to write an extended response.

LITERACY
Science-Final Mousetrap Car Testing
Time to do make up work. Visit the library.
AP Algebra: Chapter 7 Test
Math: No homework; worked on problem 2.1
Math Literacy: No homework; presented draw a table or chart problems.
WEDNESDAY

ENGLISH

Review extended responses for practice test.

LITERACY
Science-final Mousetrap Car Testing
SSR
AP Algebra: Finish chapter 7 Test
Math: Refections worksheet
Math Literacy: Silent Reading

THURSDAY

ENGLISH

Practice ISAT Test - Non-Fiction reading comprehension test.

LITERACY

Short Story - The Appetizer - Questions due at the end of the class.
AP Algebra: Extended Response Practice problem packet due tomorrow!
Math: Worksheet
Math Literacy: Mean, Median, Mode worksheets

FRIDAY

ENGLISH

Introduction to unit on the film "Cast Away."

LITERACY

Not meeting today
AP Algebra: No homework; ISAT review game
Math: Worksheet
Math Literacy: No class today!

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2.18-2.14

MONDAY (2-14)

ENGLISH - Vocabulary exercises for "Flowers for Algernon."
LITERACY - Begin "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
Social Studies: Begin the Holocaust. Take notes in class. No homework.
Social Studies Literacy: Look at sample essays and rubrics.
Science-Short video review on Acids/ Bases. Chapter review pp 392-393 Questions 1,2,7,8,9,12,13,14,15,17,18,20
Science- HW don't forget Mousetrap Car due Feb. 22
AP Algebra: Pg. 279: 14-26 all
Math: No homework!



TUESDAY (2-15)

ENGLISH - Read the first part of "Flowers for Algernon" Pages 45 - 54.
LITERACY - Continue "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
Social Studies: Reading parts of "Four Perfect Pebbles"
Social Studies Literacy: Step 5 - Writing an Outline. Outline due Thursday
Science Checked Acid Base Worksheet. Started Acid Base Lab with cabbage juice as indicator.
AP Algebra: Factoring Polynomials worksheet; Quiz tomorrow!
Math: Additional Review Packet

WEDNESDAY (2-16)

ENGLISH - Read the second part of "Flowers for Algernon" Pages 55 - 65. Do questions 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 on page 61. Due Friday.
LITERACY - SSR
Social Studies: Continue "Four Perfect Pebbles" in class. Homework: 5-8 sentences - What was the Holocaust? (how did it start, what happened, who was involved, etc)
Social Studies Literacy: SSR
Science-Acid Base Lab with universal indicator. Students should have completed Chapter review questions from Monday.
Science- HW don't forget Mousetrap Car due Feb. 22
AP Algebra: Mid Chapter 7 Quiz
Math: No homework; IHR Check tomorrow and Quiz on Friday!

THURSDAY (2-17)

ENGLISH - Finish "Flowers for Algernon."
LITERACY - Finish the movie.
Social Studies: Concentration Camps. Homework: Show what life in the concentration camp were like. (make a poster, write a journal from the point of view of someone in the camps, or a half page of paper)
Social Studies Literacy: Begin Step 6 - Writing a Rough Draft. Rough Drafts due next Tuesday!
Science-Acid Base Lab with pH paper and discussion questions due Monday.
AP Algebra: Pg. 288: 17-43 odd; and finished quiz
Math: IHR check #1 Today; quiz tomorrow

FRIDAY (2 - 18)

ENGLISH - Do questions 1 - 8 on page 74.
LITERACY - Do compare/contrast essay for "The Pearl" and "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
Social Studies: Quiz on the Holocaust. Other examples of genocide throughout history. Homework: Compare and contrast other genocides with the Holocaust. (What was different, what was the same, in your opinion which were worse?) 5-8 sentences
Social Studies Literacy: Continue Step 6 - Rough Drafts due on Tuesday!
Science-Complete Acid Base Lab and write-up in science journal
Science- HW don't forget final Mousetrap Car due Tuesday-Feb. 22
AP Algebra: Pg. 293: 17-35 odd; Test on Tuesday
Math: Took Quiz; no homework!


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2.11-2.7

MONDAY

ENGLISH - Begin the movie version of "Animal Farm."

LITERACY - Finish the novel "The Pearl."

SOCIAL STUDIES - Test over Imperialism and WWI

S.S. LITERACY - Step 3: Finding Information due today! Begin Step 4: Writing a Thesis

SCIENCE-Introduction to Acids & Bases pp.377-382. Make up Chromatography labs.
AP Algebra: No homework; began notes over 7-3
Math: No homework; began section 1.2



TUESDAY - High School Registration Today and Tomorrow. No Literacy classes.

ENGLISH - Finish the movie version of "Animal Farm."

LITERACY - Begin the movie "Treasure of the Sierra Madre."

SOCIAL STUDIES - Begin WWII unit discussing geography and the rise of Hitler. Complete notes sheet for HW if not done during class.

SCIENCE-Power Point notes on Acids, bases, neutralization notes. Quiz tomorrow using only notes.
AP Algebra: Practice 7-3 Worksheet
Math: Worked on Hubcap design


WEDNESDAY: High School Registration Today. No Literacy classes.

ENGLISH - Discuss the differences between the novel "Animal Farm" and the film version. Essay on this due tomorrow.

LITERACY - Continue the film, "Treasure of the Sierra Madre."

SOCIAL STUDIES - Rise of Hitler notes and film clips from "Triumph of the Will". No homework - study for quiz Thursday!

SCIENCE-Neutralization notes. Short quiz on Acids, Bases, Neutralization using only notes.
AP Algebra: Pg. 274: 23-32 all
Math: ACE #2-5 Worksheet

THURSDAY - Parent Teacher Conferences tonight. Open House from 6-7 pm!

ENGLISH - Work time in class so that students can complete the essay.

LITERACY - Finish the movie.

SOCIAL STUDIES - Quiz over Rise of Hitler and Countries during WWII activity. No homework.

SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY - Current Events activity. Complete for homework if not done during class.

SCIENCE-Worksheet in class on Acids, Bases, Neutralization.
AP Algebra: Pg. 274: 26-32 all
Math: ACE #11-15 Labsheet


FRIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Parent Teacher Conferences this morning. Open house from 8:15-9 am!


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2.4-1.31

MONDAY 1 -31

ENGLISH - Read chapter 8 in Animal Farm. Last day to turn in Propaganda Poster and questions for chatpers 4 - 7.

LITERACY - Read chapter 3 in The Pearl.

Social Studies- World War One propaganda. Complete propaganda poster for homework!
Social Studies Literacy- Step 3 Finding Information for our research papers. No homework!

Science-Chromatography Lab. Mousetrap Car due tomorrow or the first day we return to school.
AP Algebra: Chapter 6 Test
Math: Began symmetry packet; no homework!

TUESDAY 2 - 1

ENGLISH - Read chapter 9 in Animal Farm.

LITERACY - Read chapter 4 in The Pearl.

Social Studies- How WWI was fought- film clips relatef to Trench Warfare. No homework!
Social Studies Literacy- library day
Math: Snow Day!

WEDNESDAY 2 -2

ENGLISH - Finish Animal Farm.

LITERACY - SSR

Social Studies- How WWI ended- Treaty of Versailles activity. Complete "Terms of Treaty" assignment for homework!
Social Studies Literacy- SSR
Math: Snow Day!

THURSDAY 2 -3

ENGLISH - Final discussion on Animal Farm. Finish the final group of questions. Relate the novel to everyday life.

LITERACY - Read chapter 5 in The Pearl.

Social Studies- Imperialism and WWI Test!
Social Studies Literacy- Step 3-Finding Information
Science-Mousetrap Car Testing.
AP Algebra: Pg. 258: 18-66 multiples of 3
Math: Worked on symmetry packet; no homework!

FRIDAY 2 -4

ENGLISH - Final test on Animal Farm.

LITERACY - Finish The Pearl. Discuss the development of symbolism in the novel.

Social Studies- Begin WWII with the rise of Hitler
Social Studies Literacy- All research needs to be complete!!
Science-Mousetrap Car Testing.
AP Algebra: Pg. 263: 22-34 even
Math: Finished symmetry packet; no homework!

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1.24 - 1.28

MONDAY

ENGLISH - READ CHAPTER 6 IN ANIMAL FARM. PYRAMID ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY.

LITERACY - ESSAY - "WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?"
Social Studies: Complete notes on Imperialism. No Homework.
Social Studies Literacy: Begin Step 1 of our research paper - choosing a topic.
Science-Review organization of matter. Do pp. 368-369. Skip #17 and #18. HW- Do NOT Forget the Mousetrap Car due Tuesday Feb 1.
Scence Literacy-Read and discuss Science World.
AP Algebra- Mid Chapter 6 Quiz today!
Math- Volume of Cube and Cylinder worksheets
Math Literacy- Began Draw a Picture problem solving strategy



TUESDAY

ENGLISH- READ CHAPTER 7 IN ANIMAL FARM. - SECOND SET OF QUESTIONS DUE TOMORROW

LITERACY - IN-CLASS TIME TO WRITE - GO TO THE LIBRARY SECOND HALF OF CLASS.
Social Studies: Political Cartoon analysis and Create a Cartoon assignment. Complete for homework if you don't finish during class.
Social Studies Literacy: Step 2 of research paper - Main Ideas
Science-Second Step Lesson Bullying. Continue pp.368-369-due tomorrow.Quick Review Mousetrap Car.Separating Mixtures Introduction.
Science Literacy-Library
AP Algebra- Pg. 236: 39-52; 54, 55
Math- Worksheet
Math Literacy- Finish Draw a Picture Stations

WEDNESDAY

ENGLISH - LECTURE ON PROPAGANDA AND HOW IT IS USED IN ANIMAL FARM. ASSIGNMENT TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROPAGANDA POSTER DUE FRIDAY.

LITERACY - SSR
Social Studies: Begin WWI unit with Interventionism vs. Isolationism scenarios. Complete 4 scenarios for homework.
Social Studies Literacy: SSR
Science -Chromatography Lab
AP Algebra- Pg. 241: 13-18; 37-42
Math- Worksheet
Math Literacy- Silent Reading

THURSDAY

ENGLISH - ANIMAL FARM - READ CHAPTER 8 - CLASS TIME TO WORK ON POSTER

LITERACY - READ CHAPTER 1 OF "THE PEARL"
Social Studies: WWI Simulation - Cast of Characters, how the war began.
Social Studies Literacy: Step 3 - Finding Information
Science HW- Do NOT Forget the Mousetrap Car due Tuesday Feb 1. Second Step Lesson on Bullyingfor the first half of the period.. Chromatography Lab.
AP Algebra- Pg. 245: 16-30
Math- Worksheet
Math Literacy- Presentations on Draw a Picture Word Problems

FRIDAY

ENGLISH - ANIMAL FARM - READ CHAPTER 9 - PROPAGANDA POSTER DUE TODAY

LITERACY - LECTURE ON SYMBOLISM - THE PEARL - CHAPTER 2
Social Studies: Begin WWI notes.
Social Studies Literacy: Analyze a Newspaper Article
Science HW- Do NOT Forget the Mousetrap Car due Tuesday Feb 1.
AP Algebra- KEL Journal Chapter 6; chapter 6 test on Monday
Math- Worksheet
Math Literacy- Bar Graph Packet

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1.18-1.21

Monday-No School ML King Day

Tuesday
English - Review Chapter 2 in Animal Farm. Read Chapter 3 in class.
English Literacy - Plot line exercise
Social Studies - Began Imperialism Unit. In class notes; no homework.
Social Studies Literacy - Library Day
AP Algebra- Pg. 232: 21-32; 36-39
Math- No homework!
Math Literacy- Library Day!
Science- Chapter 12 Review pp. 320-321. In class. If not turned in during class, this is HW and is due on Wednesday. Don't forget Mousetrap Car due Feb 1.
Science Literacy- Current Science reading and strategies.

Wednesday
English - First set of questions due for Animal Farm. Read Chapter 4. Newspaper article assignment due on Thursday.
English Literacy - SSR
Social Studies - Continue Imperialism notes; no homework.
Social Studies Literacy - SSR
AP Algebra- Review for Quiz
Math- Quiz tomorrow!
Math Literacy- SSR
Science-Periodic Table of Elements video with notes.
Science Literacy- SSR

Thursday
English - Read chapter 5 in Animal Farm. Finish newspaper article assignment.
English Literacy - Begin vocabulary exercise for The Pearl.
Social Studies - Complete Imperialism notes. Begin Political Cartoon analysis.
Social Studies Literacy - Juvenile Death Penalty discussion and article questions. No homework.
AP Algebra-
Math-
Math Literacy-
Science- Chemical Reactions.
Science Literacy- Current Science comprehension sheet.

Friday
English - Discuss chapters 4 and 5 in Animal Farm. Do power pyramid assignment.
English Literacy - Finish vocabulary project for The Pearl.
Social Studies - Documentary over the Spanish American War. No homework.
Social Studies Literacy - Newspaper Analysis worksheet in class. No homework.
AP Algebra-
Math-
Math Literacy-
Science- UI Graduate Chemists return with things that glow in the dark-Chemiluminescence.
Science Literacy- Choosing a topic for the 9 wks project.

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1.10-1.14

MONDAY

English - Finish Create Your Own Country Assignment. Due at the end of the period.
English Literacy - No Class today. DEA testing.
Social Studies - Battle of Little Bighorn Project - due Wednesday!
Social Studies Literacy - No class today. DEA testing.
Science-We are learning to use the information off the Periodic Table to draw atomic diagrams of the first 18 elements.
Science Literacy-No class today. DEA testing.
AP Algebra- PBIS lesson on Bullying
Math- PBIS lesson on Bullying
Math Literacy- No class today. DEA Testing

TUESDAY

English - Introduction to "Animal Fram." Chapter one read in class.
English Literacy - Plot Chart exercise with film clip from "2001: A Space Odyssey."
Social Studies - Battle of Little Bighorn Project - due Wednesday!
Social Studies Literacy - No class today. 2nd quarter Honor Roll celebration!
Science-Why are outer shell electrons important? How can they combine with other elements?
Science Literacy- Comprehension/ Graphic diagrams
AP Algebra- Pg. 224: 14-34 even
Math- Worksheet Area of Trapezoids
Math Literacy- Honor Roll Celebration

WEDNESDAY

English - Chapter two in "Animal Farm."
English Literacy - SSR
Social Studies - Battle of Little Bighorn Project - due Today!
Social Studies Literacy - SSR
AP Algebra- Pg. 232: 21-32 and 36-39
Math-Area of circles worksheet
Math Literacy- SSR
Science-Types of Bonding pp.328-341. Questions p.331 1-5; p.335 1-3; p.341 1-4.Turn in Atom Drawings.
Science Literacy-SSR


THURSDAY

No Class. Trip to Career Conference and movie at Savoy 16.



FRIDAY

No school.

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1.3-1.7

Welcome to 2011 Second Semester

Permission Slips to the Career Conference & Movie due Friday!

Monday:

ENGLISH
: Parts of Speech review. In-class writing prompt.
ENGLISH LITERACY: Reading sruvey
SOCIAL STUDIES: Background information on the Battle of Little Bighorn. Notes in class, no homework
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: Library
SCIENCE: Introduction to the Periodic Table. HW.
SCIENCE LITERACY: Introduction to Current Science.
AP Algebra: Went over semester exam
Math: Went over expectations, and began perimeter/area review; had 5 problems for homework!
Math Literacy: Went over expectations, and began guess and check strategy problems.

Tuesday:
ENGLISH: Worksheet on what the function of government is.
ENGLISH LITERACY: DEA testing.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Background information on the Battle of Little Bighorn. Notes and film in class, no homework
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: No Literacy today due to DEA testing
SCIENCE: Periodic Table worksheet-protons, neutrons, electrons.
SCIENCE LITERACY: DEA Testing
AP Algebra: Pg. 215/216: 12-42 even
Math: Triangle and Parallelogram worksheets
Math Literacy: Think Link Testing

Wednesday:
ENGLISH: Continue discussion of government worksheet.
ENGLISH LITERACY: SSR
SOCIAL STUDIES: Begin Battle of Little Bighorn Project in class. No homework
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: SSR
SCIENCE: Quarter Project: the Mousetrap Car. Due Feb. 1.
SCIENCE LITERACY: SSR
AP Algebra: Think link testing
Math: Think link testing
Math Literacy: Silent Reading

Thursday:
ENGLISH: Make your own government/country project. Work in pairs - Due Monday.
ENGLISH LITERACY: Essay - Why is Reading Important?
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continue working on Battle of Little Bighorn Project in class. No homework
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: Begin researching the Death Penalty
SCIENCE: Short Quiz on Periodic Table. Some classes pp. 309,313,317 questions.
SCIENCE LITERACY: Current Science
AP Algebra: Finish Think link testing
Math: Finish Think Link testing
Math Literacy: Work on Guess and Check Problems; finish for homework!

Friday:
ENGLISH: Continue working on government/country project.
ENGLISH LITERACY: Plot line exercise.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continue working on Battle of Little Bighorn Project in class. No homework
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: Continue researching the Death Penalty
SCIENCE: UI Chemists ETC return with Polymer Lab
SCIENCE LITERACY: Current Science comprehension questions.
AP Algebra: Pg. 219: 24-50 even; 51, 52
Math: Worksheet over Area/Perimeter!
Math Literacy: Presentations over guess and check problems!




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12.14-12.16

Tuesday:
ENGLISH:
ENGLISH LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES: The Roaring Twenties Stations! No Homework. Study for exam on your own.
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: Continue reading historical fiction novels and revising essays. Reading Log #4 due today, final draft of essay due Thursday.
SCIENCE: 9 wks Science Exam.
SCIENCE LITERACY: Library and complete projects. Research projects are due tomorrow.
AP Algebra: Final Exam day 1
Math: Reviewed for Quarter Exam; Quarter Exam and Binders are due tomorrow
Math Literacy: Took Survery questions


Wednesday:
ENGLISH:
ENGLISH LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES: The Roaring Twenties Stations! No Homework. Study for exam on your own.
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: Continue reading historical fiction novels and revising essays. Reading Log #5 due today, final draft of essay due Thursday.
SCIENCE:Lab Boiling Point Write up in lab book.
SCIENCE LITERACY: Final Draft of project and presentations begin.
AP Algebra: Final exam Day 2
Math: Quarter exam today; binders due today!
Math Literacy: Finished survey questions


Thursday:
ENGLISH:
ENGLISH LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES: Quarter Exam
SOCIAL STUDIES LITERACY: Reading Log #6 due today & final draft of essay due today!
SCIENCE: 10 minute review of exam.
SCIENCE LITERACY: Presentation of Projects
AP Algebra: Final exam day 3
Math: Catch-up day
Math Literacy: Did USA today snapshots!


Have a wonderful break!

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