today i was just skimming thrue all my old seventh grade papers and agenda and i started to cry i knew seventh grade was going to be a year i remembered after the first week i mean what can i say we all had great teachers great piers most of all a great cluster we always knew how to have fun i thank you all for a year to remember even though it didnt end well for me i always had fun no matter how cranky i was toward mr. meehan. well summers good and i miss you all.
-tory,tor.tour,victoria<3

........

i already miss green cluster :( and im sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ms. Greene's HOMEROOM

For Field Day tomorrow, please wear green!  Some kind of green shirt would be great.  If you want make it a bit more spiffy, also wear a bandana and high socks.  Don't forget the shorts (but not short-shorts).

Green Cluster

Sadly, our field trip has been canceled due to inclement weather.  Those students who paid for the trip will be attending a movie and have pizza for lunch.  All will go to regular classes for A and B block.  In house field trip doesn't start till 10:00.

Students, please check at home for any math books that you may have "acquired".

See ya tomorrow...Ms. Myers

Math HW 6/7

Finals -All Levels!!

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Extra credit due Wed.  Bring a 3x5 index card which can include helpful hints to use on the final...for both days.  Bring reference sheets.

Pre-Algebra:  Bring calculators and reference sheets for the final.  Extra credit due Wed.  All parts of the project are due on Wed as well.

hi its victoria i miss you guys so much and i thought id let you guys know that yesterday the doctors said only one more week of treatment and then ill be able to go to school the alst two day !!! im so excited i never knew the words i miss schol mom take me bakc would ever come out of my mouth but look ive been hounding on my mom to take me back but she said if i wanted to go she would have to go with me so i said ill wait till the last two days well i cant wait o see all of you

tori <3

English (Thu, 6/3)

All Classes:
Any extra credit assignments are due no later than Monday, June 7th.

Math HW 6/3

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Last HW!!  Pg. 601, 5-22 all.  Finals on June 8th and 9th.  You may create a 3x5 index card (front only) with helpful hints to be used for the math final.  Reference sheets will be available.  No calculators!!

Pre-Algebra:  Open Response question on Probability...will count as a quiz grade!!  Finals on June 8th and 9th.  You will be able to use calculators and reference sheets.

CARNIVAL on Monday!!

Science 6/2

Observe and document 2 secondary consumers in your journal.  Remember, a secondary consumer is one that obtains its energy from primary consumers.  An example is a spider eating a caterpillar or a flycatcher eating a grub.  These journal entries should be much like the ones presented to you in the power point, filled with detailed observations.  Remember, these last few grades are important!

Science 6/1

Observe and document 2 primary consumers in your journal.  Remember, a primary consumer is one that obtains its energy directly from producers (it seeks and eats plant life).  These journal entries should be much like the ones discussed in class (although I expect more from you folks).

English (Mon, 6/1)

All Classes (except Period 3):  Please finish the writing activity you got in class today. 
Period 3 - You will complete this tomorrow.

Rome Unit Test & Final This Thursday!

Study Guide on my website!

Math HW 5/27

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 6-3 all, include all work for credit!!  Reminder:  Test on graphing on Tuesday!!

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 6-3 all , include all work for credit!!  REminder...bring in work to do on projects for tomorrow...spread the word!!

Math HW 5/26

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 516, 10-17 and Pg. 526, 15-18

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 110, 2-10 evens and Pg. 235, 21-26.

History

7.5 notes.  Please read chapter 7 section 5 and take notes on only 1 side of a sheet of paper.  Please include key terms and reasons for the fall of Ancient Rome.

Friday we will have a quiz on 7.5 and on Thursday, June 3rd we will have our Roman Unit Final!

Summer Reading Enrichment / Ms. Greene

This summer I am offering a class through the school which will focus on helping both incoming 7th and 8th graders with their summer reading.  If you (or your parents) are interested, please contact the enrichment program directors, Ms. McEwan or Mr. McDavitt in guidance.  Here is a description of the class:

Summer Reading Enrichment
This class is designed to help students complete and get the most out of their summer reading requirement. We will work through the book and focus on its main events, as well as literary elements, including character and plot development. Students will be exposed to and practice utilizing various reading and note-taking strategies and apply these strategies to complete any written requirements accompaning the summer reading. Participants will be encouraged to think critically, share ideas, and make connections to the real world.

Math HW 5/25

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 512, 6-16 all.  Include separate graphs for 10-14!!  Heads up:  Test on graphing on Tuesday June 1.

Pre-Algebra:  You could study again tonight....we'll finish the test tomorrow...definitely continue to work on the project!!  Due June 3rd.

History

Study 7.4 for tomorrow's quiz.  Also bring in the field trip permission slips and money.  Tomorrow is also twin day.

Math HW 5/24

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish equation worksheet all.  Show all work for credit.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish probability worksheet.  Test is tomorrow!!  For extra credit and to study:  Go to the website http://www.phschool.com/  then enter webcode aca-1104 or aca-1105.  Print up one for extra 5 points.

Math HW 5/20

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet on Percents

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 5-6,5-7 evens only.  Show all work.
Pencil drawing and rough draft for directions for carnival game are due tomorrow.

Reminder: Chapter test on Probability on Tuesday.

Science 5-19

Examine the allele lab data:

What % of the time did Dominate alleles show up (Bb or BB)?

What % of the time did recessive alleles show up (bb)?

Did any of the survey results repeat ?

Look at the survey # to find reoccurring or unique patterns.

1. Write down observations on the data and patterns or relationships you see in the data.

2. Visualize Data (graph it baby) A bar graph would suffice.  Graph probable and actual.

3. Type 2: Write a concluding statement that uses data (or % calculations) in the response. ? The statement should be at least 3 or 4 sentences long and contain a high degree of data.

Math HW 5/19

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 503, 4-6 include charts and graphs.  Use -1,0,2 for x values.  Also, 8-10 .
Reminder:  short quiz tomorrow, be able to create a chart and graph and identify slope and y intercept.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Open Response for probability problem.

Math HW 5/18

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 501, 17-19 and 21-23

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 11-2 all.
Reminder:  Pencil drawing of your carnival game and the rough draft of game directions are due on Friday.

English (Mon, 5/17)

All Classes:
Finish your MUG Shots.  Sentences need to be written out.
Level 1: You need to make sure all the questions I assigned (including the vocab) for "The Dying Detective" are completed by tomorrow (Tuesday).  They should all be written in complete sentences.

Math HW 5/17

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Cumulative Review and Pg. 500 2-16 all

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 598, 1-4 and 11-16.

Reminder:  Pencil drawing for project and the rough draft of the directions are due Friday!!

Science 5/17

Examine the class survey information on human traits.
What % of the time did Dominate alleles show up?
What % of the time did recessive alleles show up?
Did any of the survey results repeat?
Look at the survey # to find reoccurring or unique patterns.

1. Write down observations on the data and patterns or relationships you see in the data.

2. Visualize Data (graph it baby)

3. Type 2: Write a concluding statement that uses data (or % calculations) in the response. The concluding statement should discuss results from survey to answer the following question: 'Are traits controlled by dominate alleles more common than those controlled by recessive alleles? The statement should be at least 5 sentences long and contain a high degree of data.

English (Mon, 5/10)

All Classes:
Your essays are due tomorrow.  Don't forget the FCA's:
1.  Thesis statement
2.  Body paragraphs (should be written in the order of the main points listed in your thesis statement)
3.  Write using a combination of simple, compound, and complex sentences.  You may have more than 6 simple sentences, but I just don't want an essay full of short, choppy sentences.
These must be typed unless you have a note from home.  You can also email them to me at kgreene@mpsd.org

History HW

7.2 WS
7.1 Roman Government Quiz redo tomorrow.  See Website for government charts.

Also, the Faculty vs. Patriots basketball game is tomorrow night at MHS.  Come see Mr. Murphy, Mr. King, and I take on some of the Patriots!

English (Thu, 5/6)

All Classes:
Finish writing your 5-paragraph rough draft.  I am attaching a copy of the assignment over on the Green Cluster Website in case you need a reminder of what the FCA's are. 
Don't forget:  To get to downloaded documents, just click on 'Green Cluster' (to your right), then click on ELA, scroll down to the bottom, and look for the assignment.  It's called 'Compound-Complex Sentence Writing Assignment.'

Math HW 5/6

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 493, 6-22 all.  For 6-13, create a chart only using 1,0,-1 for x values.  For #22, create a chart and a graph. (use the same x values)

Pre-Algebra:  No HW!!  Enjoy...

Math HW 5/5

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 488, 7-22 all.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 11-5, except 11a. 

English (Wed, 5/5)

No homework tonight. 
If you have been absent, you need to get your Raven Project ready to pass in.  Today in class we worked on simple, compound, and complex sentences.  There will be copies in the absent work folder (just page 53 and 54 in the purple Inside Writing Workbooks). 

History 5/4

Bullas.  Make a roman bulla of your name.  Guys should include your Praenomen, Nomen, and Cognomen.  Ladies can take a feminized form of a Praenomem with their Nomen OR use your Nomen and Major, Secunda, etc...

The most common way to make a bulla is to use a small piece of cardboard and NEATLY write your full Roman name.  Use a string to wear your bulla.  Denarii for the best bullas!

Math HW 5/3

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 444, 4-13.  Also, Pg. 448, 5-12 all.

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 592-593, 1-10 all.  Read Pg. 611-612, do Pg. 613, 1-6 all.

Math HW 4/29

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 430, 23-32 all. 
     ** Intro 1:  Finish the Buy Back for the quiz!!

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet on SA and Vol. 
     **Pre-Alg. 1- no HW

Reminder:  Quiz on SA and Volume....take it Friday or Monday

Math HW 4/28

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 8-9 all, include all of your work!!
         **Intro 2:  Finish your buy back also.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 503, 1-10 all and Pg. 505, 33-41.  Include all work!!
         Reminder:  Quiz on SA and Vol. You take the quiz when you're ready:  Friday or Monday.

Math HW 4/27

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 416-417, 1-14 all

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 532, 2-22 evens.  Also, Pg. 491-492, 7-14 all

Reminder:  Make up work is due tomorrow!!

History HW

7.1 notes (any style) are due Wednesday.  I'll be checking the content!

Math HW 4/26

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response and do the back of both sheets!!  Also, Pg. 412 1-11.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response and do the back of both sheets!!  Also, Pg. 491, 1-5 all.

Reminder:  all levels-Make up work needs to be turned in by Wednesday!!

Science 4/26

Brainstorm ideas for the mini project

English HW (Mon. 4/26)

Level 1: Put each of the stanzas of "The Raven" in your own words. You don’t have to paraphrase every line, just the meaning of the stanza in general.

Level 2: Assign a smiley face for each stanza of "The Raven" and write down an example of why you chose it.

green rocks!

Look at our stars!

Go Tori, Meghan and Rachael!

http://www.wickedlocal.com/marshfield/topstories/x932345797/Furnace-Brook-efforts-earn-praise-from-Malawi-official

Malawi honors efforts of Marshfield students

Malawi honors efforts of Marshfield students

Malawi Pangeae press

http://www.patriotledger.com/news/education/x53547206/Malawian-official-visits-Marshfield-school-to-say-thanks

Math HW 4/15

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Quiz tomorrow...STUDY!!  Also, do Pg. 428-429, 8-15 all.

Pre-Algebra:  Test on Chapter 8:  sections 1,2,5,6,7,8.  Extra credit is due tomorrow and don't forget to create your note card that you can use during the test!!  Lets end this week on a good note...stay strong.

Math HW 4/14

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 407-408 15-23, include all work and a picture for credit!!..Reminder: Quiz on Area/Perimeter of Circles and Pythagorean Theorem

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 459, 1-4, 7-9.  Pg. 462, 6,7.  Pg. 463, 11-16.  Reminder:  Test on Chapter 8 on Friday.

English HW (Tue, 4/13)

You should be working to finish the assignment I gave you yesterday on the "Tell-Tale Heart."
Level 1:  You need to read the story, complete the story map, do sections 4, 5, 6, and look up the vocabulary words.  Answers to sections 4 (author's purpose), 5 (theme), and 6 (significance) should be roughly a paragraph each and typed.  The vocabulary does not have to be typed.
Level 2:  You need to read the story, complete the story map, do ONE section - either 4, 5, OR 6.  Then, you need to look up the vocabulary words. Answers to sections 4 (author's purpose), 5 (theme), and 6 (significance) should be roughly a paragraph each and typed. The vocabulary does not have to be typed.
Period 1 - You were a day behind, so you have until Thursday to complete this assignment.

Math HW 4/13

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 8-6 all.  Also, Pg. 407, 1-14 all.  Reminder:  Short Quiz on Area/Circumference of Circles and Pythagorean Theorem.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Circle worksheet 15-20, show all work!!  Also, Pg. 438, 1-13 all.  Show all work!!  Reminder:  Chapter Test on Friday on Chapter 8.

Math HW 4/12

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Area/Perimeter word problem packet 1-20.  Also, circle measurement worksheet.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg.  450 1-18.  Also, do Circle/Polygon word problems 23-25, 21-24.

English HW (Mon, 4/12)

Both Levels:
1.  Read Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"
2.  Start Activity Packet
** Please Note:  Level 1 and Level 2 have separate Acivity Packets.  I am attaching a copy over on the website (both levels are in the same document).  The story map is separate. 

History

See Study guide on web page for tomorrow's Unit test!

Science

Continue to research your country and the relationship between African nations and the World.
Bring in any details for you team.   

English (Thu, 4/8)

Periods 4, 5, & 7 -
Complete the character profile for "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."
Periods 3 & 1 -
You will be doing this tomorrow, so don't think you're off the hook.

Math HW 4/8

Intro Pre-algebra:  Pg. 409, 1-19 and 31

Pre-Algebra:  Read Pg. 441-443, Do Pg. 444-445, 1-9, 12-14.

English HW (Wed, 4/7)

All Classes:
Complete both sides of the phrase and clause practice sheets. 

History HW

There is a quiz on 6.4 tomorrow.  And if you could print up the 6.5 worksheet for tomorrow night, please do.  Thanks!  I'll put the 6.4 ppt and the 6.5 worksheet the website.

Science OR 4-7 Due Friday

2003, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8
Question 38: Open-Response
Reporting Category: Life Science
Standard: Structure and Function of Cells - 3

The following structures are found in both plant and animal cells.
• Nucleus
• Chromosomes
• Cell membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria

a. Pick two of the above structures and describe their functions.

b. Name two additional cell parts found in plants but not in animals. Describe one function of each of these plant cell structures.

FCA’s:
1. Write scientifically – do not use personal pronouns
2. Complete each part using details and illustrations – include lab work connections
3. Use proper grammar and spelling

Malawi Pangea Project HW 4/6

Get ready for the Malawi Pangea Project by visiting the following sites:

1. United Nations: Go to the following link: http://www.un.org/en/

Explore and mine the site to find background and history on the United Nations and what its purpose is.

• Why was the UN formed?
• What is its mission?
• What do they do in our world?
• How do Nations interact with each other? 

_______________________________________________________
1. Explore the sites below. To find the answers to the questions below, you will have to "mine" the sites to find the answers. Answer all of the questions in complete sentences.

http://www.canteriointernational.org/PAGAEARPOJECT2010/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mi.html

2. What is the Literacy rate of Malawians?

• How does it compare to other nations in the world?
• What is the principal crisis in Malawi? What is Canterio International trying to do?
• How was Furnace Brook involved in the project last year?

History HW

6.4 Worksheet is due tomorrow.  There will be a quiz probably Thursday on 6.4 and an Ancient Greece Unit Test 4/14.

Math HW 4/5

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 393, 3-5 (top of page), & Pg. 396, 6-17 all.  Reminder:  Quiz on Area of Polygons on Wednesday.

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 416, 15-17 & 21-23, also Pg. 417, 35-36 and Worksheet 269 all.  Reminder:  Quiz on Thursday on all types of angles and integrating algebra into geometry.

Science 4-5

1.  Bring in a local leaf of a plant to examine and observe in the microscope.  Be sure to stay away from any plants that look like poison ivy or any vines.  Only pick a leafy plant that you are familiar with.  Remember, we only need a tiney sample - even the smallest part is fine. 

2.  Get ready for the Malawi Pangea project by visiting the following sites:

1. http://www.canteriointernational.org/PAGAEARPOJECT2010/
2. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mi.html

3.  Explore the sites above.  To find the answers to the questions below, you will have to "mine" the sites to find the answers.  Answer all of the questions in complete sentences.

• What is the Literacy rate of Malawians?
• How does it compare to other nations in the world? 
• What is the principal crisis in Malawi?  What is Canterio International trying to do?
• How was Furnace Brook involved in the project last year? 

 

City of Athens...

Athenians:  Remember to bring the following for Thursday:

Bring chips or salty snack.....check for any ingredients that may contain any kind of nut or nut oil.
Wear Togas ( white sheets), include safety pins if you can.
Sandals or flip flops if you have them
Girls wear your hair in a pony tail
Medium/light blue tee shirts

Your Goddess has spoken!!

English (Friday, 3/26)

No Homework.

English (Thu, 3/25)

No Homework.

Zeus says...

Study of 6.3 quiz tomorrow.  And please bring in $1 for the green cluster Bunny Breakfast basket.  Thanks!

Sorry I couldn't post the worksheet last night.  Some of my documents are having format issues on the blog.

Math 3/25

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response and do Pg. 391, 1-11.  Heads up:  Geometry Vocabulary quiz on Monday.  Study!!

Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response and do Pg. 411, 29-34, 37-40 and Pg. 414, 1-14 all.

Science links

http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/chm05_pg7_cell/chm05_pg7_cell.html

http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/WESTMIN/science/sbi3a1/Cells/cells.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html#cell_wall

http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm

Which organelles are only found in animal cells? 
Which are only found in plant cells?

English (Wed, 3/24)

All Classes:  Finish your MUG Shots.  Sentences should be written out.

English (3/22)

No official homework, but:
1.  PLEASE remember to bring in a reading book for after the MCAS tomorrow.
2.  Get lots of rest tonight.
3.  You could look over the MCAS Long Composition Do's and Don'ts sheet I gave you.
4.  Eat breakfast in the morning.
P.S.  If you were absent, you missed a quiz; you will be able to take it on Wednesday.  If you didn't get to finish it today, you may also finish it on Wednesday.

Science 3-22

Do the following open response questions
(Except for Class 3, you  choose 1)

Question 1:
Magnesium oxide, MgO(s), is an ionic compound. Water, H2O(l), is a covalent compound.

a. Explain how atoms are held together in both ionic and covalent compounds.
The bonding of atoms in a compound usually makes them more stable than atoms that exist by themselves.
b. Choose one of the given compounds, MgO(s) or H2O(l), and explain in detail how its atoms bond to form a stable compound. You may use a diagram in your response.

Question 2:
Sodium has an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 23.
a. Identify the types of subatomic particles located in the nucleus of a sodium atom. Compare the properties of each type of particle.
b. Where is most of a sodium atom’s mass located? Explain your answer.
c. Identify the subatomic particles that are found in the energy levels outside the nucleus of a sodium atom. Describe the number and arrangement of these particles.
d. Explain the role of electrons in a chemical reaction between atoms of two different elements

Math 3/19

Pre-Algebra:  OK....retake for Chapter 7 is Thursday, during school...if you struggled...plan to stay for extra practice on Monday!!

Science 3/18

Don't forget to study for your quiz tomorrow after you get home from the dance.....

English (Thu, 3/18)

No homework; however,  The Girl with the White Flag should be finished by Monday.  You will have a quiz.

Math HW 3/18

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Create your study guide for the Chapter Test tomorrow.  Chapter 7, except section 7-8.

Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 385-386, 1-21 all.  Practice quiz tomorrow.

Zeus says...

I put a review presentation on my web site.  Good stuff for tomorrow's quiz.

Have fun at the dance!  You can buy tickets at the door but you need to have your permission slip too!

Science 3/17

Please begin to "flash card" the following key terms.  Use your notes, review sheets and journal to begin to study for the quiz on Friday.  1/2 due tomorrow and 1/2 due Friday.

Atom
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Isotope
Nucleus
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Shell
Dot Diagram
Valence Electron
Ion
Ionic Compound
Covalent Compound
Polar Covalent Compound
Chemical Formula
Symbol
subscript
molecule
space filling model
ball and stick model
shell model

Math HW 3/17

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 342-,1-14, 343, 22-27.  Reminder:  Open Book/Notes test on Chapter 7, on Friday March 19th.  ( All sections except 7-8.)

Pre-Algebra:  Do worksheet 7-4 all.  Reminder:  Practice quiz on Chapter 7, all sections except 7-6.

Zeus says...

You have a quiz on 6.2, which includes the Iliad and Philosphy, on Friday.  Don't forget to bring in you persmission slips and money for the DANCE tomorrow.

English (Wed, 3/17)

1.  Complete outline sheet and introductory paragraph for the new essay topic you got in class today. It looks just like yesterday's, but the topic is different; you are able to choose your own this time.  If you want to write about a topic in The Girl with the White Flag, that's fine, but you don't have to.  There are some Descriptive Essay Topics on the back of your homework sheet.  I'll attach a copy over on the Green Cluster Website (it's at the bottom and labeled "girl-your choice").
2. You should be finished reading The Girl with the White Flag by Monday.

Zeus says...

Here is the reading and the questions (and yes, of course, you have to answer the questions!!!)

The Story of Socrates

         Hello.  My name is Plato and I am here to tell you the story of a great man, who today was sentenced to death.  This man was my teacher, Socrates.

         Socrates was born is Greece in 469 B.C.  He had trained to become a sculptor and had studied the sciences of geometry and astronomy. At one time he served in the army as a hoplite soldier! He also pursued philosophy, the love of wisdom.  As he educated himself he always tried to understand why things happened in the world.  He became famous for being a great teacher and seeker of truth.  For this he was punished.

         Had you met Socrates on the street, you would not have imagined that he possessed such a great mind.  He was quite unattractive – short and bald with beady eyes and a snub nose.  He dressed in rags, and except for fine foods, he stayed away from material things and pleasures.

         All that was important to Socrates was his teaching.  He tried to get others to reason by questioning their beliefs and seeking truth.  Here in Athens a new democracy is emerging that affects our whole society.  A group of teachers known as the “Sophists” has been growing.  Sophists do not believe that truth can be found.  Instead, they believe that truth is relative, and they deny the existence of universal standards to guide human actions.  Many have become paid teachers who instruct young men in subjects such as public speaking, rhetoric, and philosophy.  All of these are important if one is to have a career in politics.  Unfortunately, many Sophists believe that it is more important to argue effectively and persuade others to your side than it is to be right.

         Socrates was a big critic of the Sophists, for he believed that seeking truth was far greater than anything else.  An unpaid teacher, he taught on the city streets so that anyone could approach him and enter into the conversation.  This is how I, Plato, first met him. 

         Socrates taught by asking questions in what became known as “Socratic Dialogue” or the “Socratic Method.”  Socrates would examine someone else’s ideas trying to discover truth.  He would start by asking a pupil a question and then press mercilessly about why they believed a certain way.  More and more questions would be posed and challenged, and answers ridiculed, sometimes for hours!  Many students became offended, irritated, and annoyed.  However, Socrates really wanted to help others reveal ignorance, observe, analyze, and possibly gain a deeper understanding.  He was always open minded and was an inspiring teacher.

         Some Athenians, who began to resent Socrates, brought serious charges against him.  They claimed that he was not religious and that he was corrupting the youth of the polis.  They brought him to trial, and still Socrates refused to admit any wrongdoings.  Socrates was convicted and fined about $1,000 by today’s standards.  He refused to pay and escaped jail.  Then he was offered the choice of being banished from Athens forever or committing suicide by drinking hemlock poison.  Although I and many of his other followers pleaded with him to live, he was not afraid of dying and chose the hemlock.  He believed that being banished from his beloved Athens was worse than death.  Upon his death, he asked us, his pupils, to continue his teachings.

         I, Plato, fulfilled this vow by writing his teachings in two famous works, Socratic Dialogue and The Republic.  After Socrates died, I began a school called The Academy, where I taught math, science and philosophy.  One of my most promising students is named Aristotle, a man who will later go on to teach Alexander the Great!

1.    Name a famous student of Socrates.__Plato_____________________

2.    Describe Socrates’ appearance. 

   (remind you of someone?)

3.    What did the Sophists teach and to whom?

 Truth is relative so it cannot be found.  That means, everyone has a different idea of what is "Perfect" so therefore there is no such thing as "perfect".

4.    How did Socrates differ from the Sophists?

5.    What choice did Socrates make as his punishment?

6.    What are the achievements of Plato?

7.    Create a chart to show how Socrates influenced Alexander the Great.

English (Tues, 3/16)

1.  Complete outline sheet and introductory paragraph for the new essay topic you got in class today.  I'll attach a copy over on the Green Cluster Website (it's at the bottom and labeled, "the girl with...").
2.  Everyone should be on at least page 72 of The Girl with the White Flag by tomorrow.

Math HW 3/16

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 366-367, 1-15 all.  Heads up:  Open book/note test on Friday on chapter 7.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 7-2 all, also, pg. 379, 1-14.  Heads up:  Practice Quiz (chapter 6)  on Friday.

Science 3/16

1.  Dot out:  H2C03
2.  Take home your project
3.  Finish warm up sheet
4.  Quiz on Friday!  begin to study key terms and know how to shell, dot and the compounds! 

Zeus says...

Socrates reading and questions are on the website.

Zeus says...

Make sure you have both 6.2 worksheets complete by tomorrow (you checked one of them today with your group)!  See website if you need a copy. 

Science 3/15

Create a triple Venn for the following terms:

1. Ionic Compound
2. Covalent Compound
3. Polar Covalent Compound

Cool links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjcCvzWwww
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/cim05_pg39_bonding/cim05_pg39_bonding.html
http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/cim05_pg51_polar/cim05_pg51_polar.html

Build an atom, then click on make a covalent bond and ionic bond
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/bio_09/resources/htmls/animated_biology/unit1/bio_ch02_0059_ab_atombond.html

English HW (Fri, 3/12)

Due on Monday, 3/15 (all classes):

Questions for pages 40-57 from The Girl with the White Flag.  I am attaching a copy over on the Green Cluster Website (click on 'Green Cluster' to your right, click on ELA, then scroll down to the bottom).  These must be written in complete sentences and on a separate sheet of paper.

English HW (Wed, 3/10)

All Classes:
Complete a rough draft of your Discussion Question for The Girl with the White Flag.  I have attached a copy over on our website - just in case. 
P.S.  You also need to have read (at least) up to p. 57 by Friday.

English HW (Tues, 3/9)

All Classes:
Complete questions 1-20 for pages 7-39 in The Girl with the White Flag.  These should be written in complete sentences (except for the ones with the vocabulary).  I am attaching the word document over on the Green Cluster Website (remember: just click over, hit ELA, then scroll down to the bottom).

If you were absent:
1.  MUG Shot Quiz (see me for one when you get back)
2.  Began working on hw

Math HW 3/9

Intro Pre-algebra:  Finish worksheet 7-3 all.  Also, Pg. 352, 1-17 all.  Re-take for the angle quiz is tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish extra credit sheet.  Also, Pg. 358, 23-34 all.  Reminder:  Open book/open note test tomorrow on Chapter 6.

English (Mon., 3/8)

All Classes:
1.  Review your MUG Shot Sentences for the quiz tomorrow (hint:  the sentences with the colon and comma splice will be on it...)
2.  Read pages 7-39 in The Girl with the White Flag


If you were absent:
1.  We reviewed your MUG Shot sentences for the quiz tomorrow.
2.  We started your Non-Fiction Unit and I issued your new books.
3.  We talked about the basics of WWII (as background information for your novel).
4.  If there was time left, you started reading The Girl with the White Flag.

Math HW 3/8

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Re-take for the angle quiz will be on Wednesday!!  Tonight, finish MCAS open response and do Pg. 342-343 1-10, 14-17.

Pre-Algebra:  Open Book/open note test on chapter 6 on Wednesday!!  Tonight, finish MCAS open response and do Pg. 344-345, 1-12 all.

Science 3/8

Complete "shell" worksheet for tommorow.

Zeus says...

6.2 notes due Wednesday!  Use outline style, like this:

I.  Outline style
     A.  Use this style
            1.  it's great for notes
            2.  it's easy to use
II.  HBC
     A.  Don't use this style
     B.  No more connections!

Hey everyone,

Check us out in the Patriot Ledger!
http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x724960503/Marines-exchange-salutes-with-Marshfield-7th-graders

Math HW 3/4

All Levels:  NO HW tonight!!.  Reminder that all make up work is due by Monday March 8th.  Also, starting Monday, any student not prepared for class will be assigned a lunch detention...the situation is getting out of control and impacting progress in the classroom.

Red White and Blue!

Please wear red, white and blue clothing tommorow for the US Marine tribute.

Math HW 3/3

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 339, 19-22, 24-30.  Remember, all make up must be in by March 8th.

Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 358, 1-7, 13-22.  Remember, all make up work must be in by March 8th.

Math HW 3/2

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 338, 1-14 all.  Remember, all make up work must be in by next Monday March 8th.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 341, 17-32 all and checkpoint quiz, 1-8.  Remember, all make up work must be in Monday March 8th.

Zeus says...

Think back to ancient times, before television, computers, and cell phones.  Try to go a week without "screens".  Unless needed for school, try to limit how much TV you watch, video games you play, and internet you use for entertainment.  Go outside, read a book, take a walk with a friend, etc...  Although I'm not expecting a miracle, have a parent or guardian sign off with an estimate of your screen time.  See if you can get it down to zero by Friday!  Good luck and have fun!

Science 3/1

Work on the elements project.  Here are some helpful links.

http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.matter.origin/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_vid_fusion/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_element

Periodic tables
http://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.periodictable.com/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/phy03_int_ptable/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_element

Math HW 3/1

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Cumulative worksheet all.  Reminder:  Quiz tomorrow.  Be able to identify lines, rays, segments and all types of angles. STUDY!! (Section 7-1 and 7-2)

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Cumulative Wroksheet all.  Reminder:  Quiz tomorrow.  Be able to calculate mark up and discount and to find the original store cost or original selling cost of an item.  STUDY!! (Section 6-5 and 6-6)

Zeus says...

Please bring in your field trip permission slips by tomorrow!!!  Also, we have the the student v. faculty basketball game on Thursday.  Tickets are also on sale for the school play "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".

Science 2/25

Element project:  Research the element that was assigned to you.  Look @ the previous posting for the periodic table of elements (and play the elements song!)

There is a vast amount of imformation on the www for elements, paln on doing some in the next few days.

Make Mr. Pelish say "Dat's the bomb" or Mr. Meehan say "Yo, your proj is killer sick - its incredibad G"
Peace out bro (s)  <--- ;)

Zeus says...

Type II due tomorrow.  Describe a scene from the Iliad.  What modern day actors would you cast in your scene.  Be sure to blog about your choices, if possible!

From now on..."Ask an Athenian"
If you have any questions about assignments during our Greek unit, feel free to ask the Athenians on the blog.  Athens is your best source for knowledge!

English (Thu., 2/25)

All Classes:  Your Jason and the Argonauts Assignment is due tomorrow.

Math 2/25

Intro pre-Algebra:  Finish "test" worksheet, show all work.  Also, Pg. 334, 28-35 all.  Heads up, quiz on Tuesday, March 2.  Be able to identify lines, segments, rays and all types of angles.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 6-6 evens only, show all work.  Heads up, quiz on Tuesday, March 2.  Be able to calculate markup and discount, original store cost and selling price.

English (Wed, 2/24)

All Classes:  Today you received the written assignment for Jason and the Argonauts (if you need one, I am also attaching a copy to the Green Cluster WEBSITE - just click over...).  I will also post the website where you can find a list of many epic heroes - including many gods and goddesses- from which to choose (in the column to your right).  You will be able to print a copy of the 'Hero's Journey Sheet' as well.  Remember:  you are going to need four (4) of these filled out by Friday - one for each of the heroes you choose to take with you in your journey.
To print a copy of the assignment (Jason and the Argonauts):
1.  Click on 'Green Cluster' under 'Green Cluster Website'  (to your right)
2.  Click on ELA
3.  Scroll down to the bottom and click on 'Epic Tale Assignment - Help Jason!'
I will have a copy of the actual sheet you have to fill out posted by tomorrow.

Science 2/24

Complete the warm up sheet and get ready for the elements game tomorrow. 
Practice from the links provided.

You have got to watch this first!  (the whole thing)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy0m7jnyv6U

Periodic tables:
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/phy03_int_ptable/
http://www.fossweb.com/modulesMS/kit_multimedia/ChemicalInteractions/table/table.html
(username: green, password: rocks)

English (Tues, 2/23)

Period 1 & 7 - No homework
Period 3, 4, 5 -  Read the photocopied story of Jason and the Argonauts.  You only need to read from where the movie left off to the end.

Science 2/23

Search houshold products for elements:  example, toothpaste contains flouride.
List the product and the element  found.
Look for symbols, chemical formulas and on nutritional labels

Links:
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/lsps07_int_theatom/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/phy03_int_ptable/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/phy03_vid_atoms/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy0m7jnyv6U

http://www.fossweb.com/modulesMS/kit_multimedia/ChemicalInteractions/table/table.html
(username: green,    password: rocks)

Math HW 2/23

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 326 1-17 all and Pg. 327 20-23 all.  Make sure your books are covered for tomorrow!!

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 707, 13-18 all and Pg. 334-335 1-16 all.

History HW

Create a chart to compare the benefits and problems with Aristocracy, Tyranny, and Democracy.

English (Mon. 2/22)

Period 1- Complete Myth Review
Periods 3 & 4- Finish Myth Review Corrections
Periods 5 & 7 - You should have already turned in your Myth Review and/or corrections.  If that is the case, you don't have any homework.

If you were absent.....
1.  There was no Writing Opener
2.  I reviewed how to correctly complete your Myth Review and gave some classes time to make corrections or finish them up in class.  It will count as a quiz grade worth 100 points, so you don't want to make careless mistakes.
3.  I started the Epic Tale/Hero part of our unit.  I overviewed the story of Jason and the Argonauts and we talked about the differences between a Myth and an EpicTale or Epic Hero Tales.  In most classes, I started showing the movie, Jason and the Argonauts.

History HW

Greek Map and The Glory That Was Greece worksheets.  There are plenty of maps available on-line for you to use.  Megara seems to be the hardest to find.  It is located on the isthmus between Athens and Corinth!

Math HW 2/22

Intro Pre Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response.  Also, Pg. 322, 1-18 all.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response.  Also, Pg. 323, 1-19 odd and 20-22 all.

Science 2/22

Look up

Look up images of atoms - many different ones.

1. What do the images have in common?
2. How are the images different?
3. Draw your own picture of an atom after looking up many images.

Math HW 2/11/10

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 241, 52-58 and Pg. 240, 24-35.  Chapter test tomorrow on Chapter 6....STUDY!!  Go to PHSchool.com, enter webcode ara-0601 or any section in chapter 6 (for example..ara-0602 or ara 0603...)  Print one practice quiz and bring it tomorrow for 5 points extra credit...plus, its a good way to study!!

Pre-Algebra:  Quiz tomorrow..please study!!.  Pre-Alg. 1, do Pg. 707, 1-18 all.  Pre-Alg. 2...no written work.

Science

Quiz on Friday!
Newtons 3 laws of motion:

1. Intertia
2. F=ma (How does force influence motion)
3. Momentum p=mv (p stands for momentum) and action reaction  - collisions 

We will also have a quick review tomorrow.

Thanks and have fun this afternoon.

History HW

6.1 WS both sides!  Plus, there will be a quiz Friday on the Mediterranean Map.  The study guide is now available on the web site!

English (Tue. 2/9)

Period 1 - Read Narcissus (p. 60).  I should also have the 'Self-Question' Reading Strategy Sheet for Icarus and Daedalus completed
Period 3 - Narcissus work (Metamorphosis Contest or book questions) AND Myth Review Sheet due FRIDAY
Period 4 - All book work for Icarus and Daedalus should be completed.  Also, Myth Review Sheet and Narcissus Metamorphosis Contest Article due FRIDAY
Period 5 - Myth Review Sheet and Narcissus Metamorphosis Contest Article due FRIDAY
Period 7 -  Myth Review Sheet and Narcissus Metamorphosis Contest Article due FRIDAY

Science

Hi all of you greenstonians.  Yes, out again.  My daughter is not feeling very well.

Make sure that both Mondays (reading and questions) and 1/2 of Tuesdays assignment are completed before tomorrow.   I will count Monday's assignment as a lab grade and Tuesday as both lab and hw.

Math HW 2/9/10

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 316-317, 6-34 evens.  Heads up:  Chapter 6 test on Friday!!  We will be reviewing in class..but you should be jumping on line to do some practice quizzes.

Pre-Algebra:  Do Percent worksheet evens only..show all proportion work.  Also, 328-329, 2-20 evens.  Heads up:  Quiz on Friday.  Be able to calculate rate of change and use proportion to find the whole, part or percent of a number.

English (Mon. 2/8)

Period 1 - Complete the 'Predict-O-Gram' for the next myth we're reading (Daedalus and Icarus)
Period 3 - Complete all literature book work for Icarus and Daedalus.  Check your syllabus for specific sections and question numbers.  These must be in complete sentences, please!
Period  4 - No Homework
Period 5 - Complete all book work for Icarus and Daedalus AND complete the Self-Question Reading Strategy Sheet for Narcissus
Period 7 - Finish the Self-Question Reading Strategy Sheet for Icarus and Daedalus

Math HW 1/8/10

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 156 all, show all proportion work.  Also, finish crossword puzzle.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish crossword puzzle and do Pg. 318, 28-37, 42,43.

History HW

Outline notes for Chapter 6 section 1.  We skip over chapters 4 & 5 (you'll learn about Ancient India and China in High School), so start on page 152!!!  Go to the web page to get 6.1 notes help.

English 2/4 (Thur.)

Early Release - No Homework

Science 2/4

Journal check in:   NOT DUE UNTIL MONDAY BECAUSE OF ASSEMBLY

FCA's
1.  Data is organized in data tables that make sense and are neatly organized
2.  Excellent diagrams with all equipment labled
3.  Written scientifically - Use "the car" or "the experiement" not "we did..."
4.  Pages are #'d and table of contents is set up correctly.

Math HW 2/3

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response if you didn't in class!!  Also, Pg. 300, 12-20 & 22.  Use equations to solve, include all work.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish MCAS Open Response if you didn't in class!!  Also, Pg. 306, 18-26 evens and Pg. 317, 2-26 evens.

English (Wed. 2/3)

No written homework.  However....
We need GAMES for tomorrow's Grammar Party.  Games should have something to do with English or grammar (not something like Monopoly, Clue, or cards...).

History

History Homework:  Type III

Egyptian Religion:  You've spent a week creating a mummified pharaoh, now summarize what you have learned!  I'm looking for 3 well constructed paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 = Mummification
Paragraph 2 = Gods
Paragraph 3 = Afterlife

FCA's
1.  3 paragraphs with topic sentences and conclusions
2.  Use 10+ keyterms
3.  Facts & Details

English (2/2)

All Classes:
Read the next myth listed on your syllabus (Phaethon).
Level 1 - Page 570
Level 2 - Page 15

Math 2/2

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 313, 16-26 all, include all proportion work.  Also, Pg. 300, 7-11 all, include equations to solve these problems.

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 302, 2-28 evens, include all work.  Also, Pg. 306 2-16 evens.

Science 2/1

"Hmmmmm, How can I tell Mista Meehan about my kickin’ experiment?  Hey I know I can write an abstract!"

An abstract is a way for scientist to communicate their lab work quickly to their colleagues, usually in a journal or magazine.  So you are kind of writing a snap shot of your lab work.  In this case, tell me about your discoveries during this investigation (how does force affect motion or F=ma).  Your statement should answer (or show me) the following:
o What it is you investigated
o How you investigated
o The data and results (show your graph)
o Did your lab work answer your question and if so, how (prove it)

FCAs Writing an abstract:
FCA # 1: Written scientifically (talk about the car, track and experiment). No personal pronouns!
FCA # 2: Using data properly in your writing

Monday's English Homework (Feb. 1)

All Classes:
Unless you got a perfect score on your Prometheus homework, you need to correct your mistakes (perfect score people got candy or stickers).  I returned them today with a mark by most of the mistakes I found.  They include:
1.  Spelling mistakes
2.  Incomplete sentences
3.  Incorrect heading
4.  Messy work
You will not receive any credit for this assignment unless these mistakes are corrected and passed back in tomorrow.

History

Midterm Tomorrow!

Math HW 1/29

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Study!!  Quiz on Monday.  Be able to solve proportions involving percent, calculate tip, tax and commission.
Pre-Algebra:  Study!!  Test on Chapter 5 on Monday.  Study all sections except 5-2, 5-6, 5-9.  You are not responsible for material from these sections.

Science 1/28

1. Give 5 examples of intertia.   
2. Make sure you explain why/how your examples of intertia are good.
3. Draw a diagram and label forces
example:  A crash test dummy still moves even though the car stops suddenly.

Bill Nye links: very cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN7bRkHWMeY  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCNU4zjpwI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewo3PJDKyrs

Extension:  (for extra credit)  Describe (or look up) an experiment on intertia that collects data.

Math HW 1/28

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Percent worksheet all.  Reminder:  Quiz on Monday!!

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 295, 21-24 and 29, 30.  Also, Pg. 296, 16, 19, 20.  Reminder:  Test on Chapter 5 Monday.

History HW

Today you should have picked up a study guide for next Tuesday's Mid-term Exam.  We will be reviewing Friday and Monday.  Also, I have extended the due date for the Mummy Pharaoh project until Monday.

English 1/28 (Thursday)

All Classes:  You should complete all the written work for Prometheus, the Fire Bringer (in the Level 2 myth book, it's called Prometheus and Pandora). To find out specifically what "all written work" means, check the syllabus I gave you in class yesterday.  That is the list of all the myths we will be reading for the rest of the unit - including a column with a list of all the written work. 

English (Wednesday, 1/27)

No Homework
In class: 
*  Writing Opener.  I collected these and am giving you a classwork grade on them, so please make sure you take a copy out of the Absent Work Folder and turn it in to me. 
*  We reviewed the vocabulary and the myth,  Prometheus the Fire-Bringer.
*  You got a myth unit syllabus outlining what we'll be reading and the written work for the remainder of the unit.  Make sure you take a copy from the Absent Work Folder tomorrow.
*  You got started on the written work for Prometheus the Fire-Bringer, but I didn't give you any for homework.

History HW

Create outline notes of Chapter 3 section 5.  I provided "skeletal notes" that can be used as an aid to create your notes.  In other words, you must write the notes on a seperate sheet of paper - do not just fill in the blanks!  You will not receive any credit for just filling in the blanks.  Practice the format of taking outline notes.

Math HW 1/27

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 6-4 evens only. Also, 306, 15-21 all.  Include all proportion work!!  Reminder:  Quiz Monday.  Anyone who is re-doing the mini project, turn those in as soon as possible.

Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 284, 3-9 & 11.  Include a picture and all proportion work!!  Also, 280, 4-11 all.  Reminder, short quiz on one word problem tomorrow!!

English (Tues. 1/26)

Level 1:  Read Prometheus the Fire Bringer on p. 562 in your purple literature books.
Level 2:  Read Prometheus and Pandora on p. 39 in your green myth books.

Math HW 1/26

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 6-2 all.  Also, Pg. 306, 4-10 all.  Show all proportion work.  Heads up:  Math quiz next Monday Feb. 1st on Using Proportion to Solve Percent Problems.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish proportion word problems 1-9 all.  Also, Pg. 283, 1& 2, include a picture and all work.
Heads up:  Short quiz on using effective strategies to solve word problems on Thursday Jan. 28th.  You will be asked to solve one word problem using the strategy of your choice including an explanation and work necessary to solve it.

History HW

We will be playing a review game based on the 3.4 worksheet.  Be prepared!
The Mummy Pharaoh project is due Friday.  Check out the website for the notes and rubric.

Science 1/25

Study for the motion quiz and complete the review sheet

Reveiw sheet can be found @ http://sites.google.com/site/greenclusterstuff/home/science?pli=1 called "motion reveiw.doc"

Good luck and try to study for at least 20 minutes.

History HW

Answer the poll question to the right.  Then explain your choice by posting a 2-sentence Type I.  Use only your initials.  Visit the website if you lost your homework (it's listed as Nile Calendars and Flood).

Math HW 1/25

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 296, 8-24 all.  Please include all proportion work!!  Any student fixing their mini project:  re-do is due on Wednesday.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish proportion sheet.  Also, Pg. 268, 3-8 all.  Please include all proportion work!!

English (Mon. 1/25)

Periods 3, 4, and 5:  Finish any written work for Demeter and Persephone that you did not finish in class.  You need to complete 'Thinking About the Selection' 1-11 on pages 560-561.  These should all be in complete sentences, please.

Periods 1 and 7:  Complete the 'Sum it Up' Summary Practice Sheet for the myth Ceres and Persephone.

Report out

Report out on "How slow can you go" car and ramp experiment You report out should include the following:

1. A set up including a detailed drawing and explanation of how you set the ramp up and why.
2. The results of the lab: the times collected and the speed you calculated.
3. A conclusion: Discuss how the lab evolved from your brainstorm to when you collected data. Where your results good? Why or why not. Discuss the process you went through to get a good result.

This should be done on a separate sheet of paper - be very neat and organized.

English Homework (1/20)

Period 1 - Your Descriptive Essays are due tomorrow.  They must be typed, double-spaced, and include the correct heading. 

Everybody else:  No homework.

Our next unit begins tomorrow (myths)

Math HW 1/20

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Proportion worksheet, include all work or no credit!!  Reminder:  Quiz on Friday on converting decimals, fractions and percents.  Also:  Mini Project due on Friday!!

Pre Algebra:  Pg. 245, 4-16 all and 246, 19-23all.

Science HW 1/20

Prepare for the next adventurous lab in science by brainstorming 3 ways to make the car go super slow without stopping. Think about the experiments presented in class or what you discovered by doing the previous experiment.


Rules:
• Car must be in constant motion
• You can not touch the car physically
• You can use anything in the equipment area.

Draw a diagram and write a brief explanation.

 

History HW

3.4 HBC's are due Friday.  Take great notes and make a connection to each bullet.
The Mummy Pharaoh assignment is NOT homework. =) <- this smiley face is not my idea but I hope you enjoy.  If you have better punctuation faces you can post them as comments.

Tuesday's English Homework (1/19)

Periods 3, 4, 5, & 7:  Mechanics Review Sheet.

Period 1:  Work on your Descriptive Essay.  You should follow the directions on the flow chart:
a.  Revise (Part 1)
b.  Revise (Part 2)
c.  Edit
d.  Type
We are going to the library in class tomorrow for most of the period, so you should complete most of your work at home.  They are due on Thursday, 1/21, typed and double-spaced.

Math HW 1/19

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 286, 8-30 evens.  Also, Pg. 292, 10-18 all.  Include all proportion work.

Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 242, 1-24 all.

History HW 1/19

Please study for a 3.3 quiz tomorrow!  Review your notes and the 3.3 worksheet.  See the web page if you are missing the worksheet.

Also, today we watched the end of "Building the Great Pyramid".  We also took a quick 5 question quiz on how the pyramids were made.

English This Weekend (1/15-1/18)

Except for Period 1 (since I missed 2 of your classes this week), your essays are due on Tuesday (1/19).  They should be double-spaced, typed, and you should include your Revising Sheet (the one with 3 people's comments).
If you were late or absent (or lost yours), you can print out a copy of today's agenda which will show you
the order in which you should get your essay ready to type.  You can find it as an attachment if you click over to the Green Cluster Website.  You will just click on ELA and it will be attached as a word document at the bottom called "revising.doc."

Math HW 1/15

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Mini project due on Friday, Jan. 22.  Might be a good idea to go to the store this weekend  to price your items.
Pre-Algebra:  No HW

English for Thursday (1/14)

No Homework

Math HW -1/14

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 218-219 1,2,3,4,5,7,11,13.  Make sure you include all steps for solving your word problem.

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 277, 35-40 all and Pg. 282, 5-30 all.

Science 1/14

Think about your experimental work in class. Today you designed an experiment around the question, "How does _____ affect the speed of the car."

 

For tomorrow please do the following:

1. What worked well?
2. What should you change about the experimental design?
3. What materials can you bring in to make your experiment better?
4. Design a new experiment or refine the one you conducted?

Tomorrow, you will conduct the redesigned experiment and report out your results to the class in a poster presentation.

 

Science 1/13

1. Complete the speed lab from class today.  You should, at the very least, have all of the data present.

2.  Complete the "time travel" warm up sheet.  It has 2 sides.

3.  List 5 variables that would affect the speed of the car in the experiment we conducted today.

Bill Nye links:  very cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN7bRkHWMeY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCNU4zjpwI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewo3PJDKyrs

English (1/13)

No Homework.  BUT, get ready to start working on revising your Long Composition/Descriptive Essays - starting tomorow. Here is our schedule for them:
Thursday (1/14)- Score sample MCAS Long Compositions for Conventions/Grammar; score your own essays for both Topic Development and Conventions; revise (content)
Friday (1/15)- Edit essays(grammar, punctuation)
Tuesday (1/19) - Final Drafts due.  They must be typed. 
If you were absent today:
I gave you a packet of sample MCAS Long Composition Essays (based on the topic you wrote about yesterday).  We talked about what made a perfect score (6) and down the line to the worst score (1).  You needed to read one of each and decide which sample essay should receive which score.  We also went over the first MUG Shot sentence.

Math HW 1/13

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Do Pg. 272, 5-16 all and Pg. 276 7-18 all.

Pre-Algebra:  Class 1, do worksheet 4-4 evens.  Show all work.  Class 2, no HW!!

History HW

Today we discussed the similarities of Ancient Egyptian religion and western/American concepts of the afterlife.  Your homework is a type III:
What are your beliefs about the afterlife that are similar to Ancient Egypt?
FCA's
1. Underline at least 2 similarities and explain.  (for example, "I believe that people have souls, like the Ancient Egyptians.  They introduced the concept of the ba and the ka...")

2.  Circle of highlight at least 3 key terms and then define.  (for example, "If the heart was pure, the deceased met Osiris, the god of the living and the dead.")

3.  Structure:  2 paragraphs.  16 sentences should be the maximum (10 min).

Check out the website for today's lecture/discussion notes!

English (1/12)

No Homework. 
If you were absent yesterday (Monday, 1/11):
1.  We went over what to expect with your practice Long Composition today and made an outline based on a previous MCAS Long Composition Prompt.
2.  You need to make up a MUG Shot (grammar) Quiz.
If you were absent today (Tuesday, 1/12):
1.  You will need to make up the MCAS Long Composition Prompt.
2.  Get a new MUG Shot (from the Absent Work Folder).

Science 1/11

List 5 items that have speed and write down the units used to measure it. 
Example:  Automobile, miles per hour

History HW

3.3 worksheet.  Make sure you complete the 5 steps to mummification on the back.  Plus, you should have the work "natron" in there somewhere.  Natron is the salt of mummification, used to take the moisture out of the body.

Also, we did get a posting from the Marines!  They are already packing up to come home!

Math HW 1/11

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 269 12-28 all.  Reminder Quiz tomorrow on solving proportion, make sure you have your calculators!!  For extra credit and extra practice go to PHSchool.com and enter webcode:  ara 0505 or ara 0506.  Print and bring in .

Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pythag. worksheet, include pictures for each problem and all work.  Reminder Quiz on Wednesday, make sure you have your calculators!!  For extra credit and extra practice go to PHSchool.com and enter webcode aca 0408 or aca 0409.  Print and bring in by Wed.

Science HW 1/8

Sorry I late with the blog - my www was down for a while on Fri.

Please plot your results from the air trolley lab using the following guidelines:

1. x axis is the number of turns - go up by 5's or 10's.
2. y axis should be Xf in cm - I can't tell you the interval to use - it depends on the data.
3. plot your points from the data you collected, then find the slope of the line - this will give you the position per turn (y/x).
4. Discuss your lab work and answer the original question.
5. Discuss the variables that affected the flight of the air trolley.

This should be done on a separate sheet of paper and handed in on Monday (unless you discussed lack of data with me prior to Friday)

Original question: How does the number of turns of the propeller affect the flight of the air trolly?


Thanks Green

English Over the Weekend (1/9 and 1/10)

Please review your MUG Shots from this week.  You will have a quiz over three of them on Monday, Jan. 11th.
Enjoy your weekend!

English (Thursday, 1/7)

No Homework, BUT....
I just added a link (to your right) that has some great websites to help you publish your writing.  That just means I would REALLY like to encourage some of you who actually enjoy writing to start thinking about sending it off to get published.  There are so many great magazines and contests for kids your age that are always looking for your work.  It could even be a letter to the editor of a local paper.  For example, I had one student write a letter to the editor about how kids riding skateboards were treated unfairly in town and it was published in the newspaper for his town. 
We don't have a lot of time outside of class for me to spend much time on it, but it doesn't mean I don't think it is very important.  After all, isn't it more meaningful if you actually do something with the work you complete in school?  I could help find the most beneficial place for you to submit your writing - and it could be anything from poems, to short stories, to song lyrics, to actual books.  Did you know Danielle is writing a real book?  (hope that won't embarass you Danielle; you should be very proud though!).
I also have a book in class called Go Public that is full of great magazines and contests where you can submit your writing.  I made a sort of "cheat sheet" to help narrow down all the choices.  A lot of them are on the website I added (to your right).  Maddie is submitting one of her poems....

Wednesday's English Homework (1/6/10)

All Classes:
Finish the 'Double Negative' Practice Sheet.

Math HW-1/06

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 9-5, please include pictures and all work!!

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 5-6, please include all proportion work.

Science 1/5

1.  What is a reference point?  Expalin with details and examples.

2.  When traveling back home today, chose a reference point that accurately gages your position from FBMS to your home.

History HW

Homework:  3.3 HBC - You should be able to make great connections while taking notes on Chapter 3 Section 3 - Egyptian Religion.  Top connections earn the privilege of just taking notes on future assignments (no connections) so do your best work!  This assignment is due THURSDAY.

Tomorrow we will be close to finishing the National Geographic Bee!  Keep going to the Geobee Challenge.

Tuesday's English Homework (1/5)

All Classes:
Finish up the 'Numbers' practice sheet.  Please don't forget to do the bottom part as well.  We'll go over these tomorrow.
If you were absent we:
1.  Started going over your MUG Shot sentences
2.  Wrote in your "Necklace" Discussion Question (in Writing Folders)
3.  Finished filling out the Feedback Sheet for "The Necklace"

Science

1. Sorry I wasn't in today, my daughter is sick.  Make sure you have the classwork nearly 100% completed.  I am checking the classwork during the warm up time.
2.  List 10 thing that are in motion.
 

Monday's English Homework (1/4)

All Classes:
If you took your test home, you need to make sure it comes back tomorrow completed!
P.S.  If I had you earlier in the day and the homework said MUG Shots, don't worry about it.  I forgot I needed to have everybody's tests finished up.  We'll work on the MUG Shots as a Writing Opener this week.
Absent students, here was the agenda:
1.  Writing Opener (check the Absent Work Folder when you come back)
2.  I showed you the order your test should be in and asked you to put them in that order
3.  I gave you your Discussion Question for "The Necklace" back AND had you fill out a Feedback Sheet
4.  You got an updated Grade Report

Math HW 1/04

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Pg. 638, 2-26 evens.  Also, Worksheet 5-5 all.  Include all proportion work.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 4-5 evens.  Also, Pg. 223-234 2-42 evens.

History HW

Happy New Year to the Troops

Go to google.com and type in fbmstousmc-iraq.blogspot.com to get to our new blog for the US Marines in Iraq.  For HW, write a type II (2 min/2 sentence min.) wishing the troops a happy new year.  Also tell them something funny that happened over the break!

KEEP IN MIND - that this blog is public so DO NOT USE YOUR NAME or any names.  To get credit you must end your comment with your initials and class name ONLY.

Have Fun!

Happy Holidays

Hi everyone!  Have a great holiday break and happy new year!


Green teachers

Math-All levels

I will still take extra credit tomorrow.  Please turn it into my "Make up work" bin before the play tomorrow and put your name on it!!  Go to Thursday's blog to get web site and webcodes.

Field Trip Tomorrow

The field trip to the Chamber Theatre is going to be great.  Just keep a few things in mind:

1.  Lunch - Don't forget to pack a lunch tomorrow.  At this point no one has turned in a bag lunch form from the cafeteria!  We get back AFTER the cafeteria closes so at this point everyone is bringing in their own lunch!!!  Reminder - no nuts!

2.  What to wear-  We encourage you to dress nicely (and warm).  Look your best.  Ties and high heels are not necessary. 

3.  Behavior - Act your best!  We are planning on having a fun field trip tomorrow and a nice time Wednesday to please don't ruin it for all of us.  iPods are okay on the bus, BUT must be off in the theatre.  Cell phones are not allowed!

This is our first of hopefully many field trips so let's make it a great one!

Biome Mini Project is Due Monday 12-21

Your guide sheet (rubric) for the Biome mini project can be found on our www site@ http://sites.google.com/site/greenclusterstuff/home/science?pli=1

Some totally rad links for you all :)

Biomes:
username: green
password: rocks
http://www.fossweb.com/modulesMS/kit_multimedia/WeatherandWater/climatefactors/regions/regions.html
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_int_biomemap/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_img_deserts/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php

Climate and weather changes:
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_vid_climatechange/
deserts: http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_img_deserts/  
ocean: http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ean08_int_seasurface/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_vid_oceancur/

Math HW 12/17

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 268, 1-10 and Pg. 254-255, 6-15.  Show all proportion work.  Go to PHSchool.com for extra practice, enter webcode, ara-0504.  Print and hand in for extra credit.  Quiz Monday.

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 214, 1-6 and 13-16, also Pg. 705, 20-29.  Show all fraction work.  Go to PHSchool.com for extra practice, enter webcode, aca-0404 or 0405.  Print and hand in for extra credit.  Quiz Monday.

Math H

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Math HW 12/16

Intro Pre Algebra:  Finish worksheet 5-4, all.  Show work.

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 210, 1-10 all, and Pg. 215, 28-35 all.

Wednesday's English Homework (12/16)

Periods 3 and 5:
Part 1:
Finish all classwork for "After Twenty Years;" they are the questions in your literature books on p. 209:

1.  Thinking About the Selection (1-6 AND 9-11)
2.  Analyzing Literature (1-6)
3.  Critical Thinking and Reading (1-2)
4.  Write out each of the vocabulary words and their definitions
Part 2:  Complete the practice sheets on "After Twenty Years"  (both sides)

Period 4:
Complete all classwork for "After Twenty Years;" they are the questions in your literature books on p. 209. 
See above list. 
______________________
Level 2:

*1.  All written work for "The Dinner Party" should be finished.
2.  Complete "Relationships" on page 84.  You should complete #1 (a-e) and #2. (or the whole page)

History HW:

Challenge a friend to a GeoBee face off.  Use the blog to post scores (1st time scores only) as comments under this post!  This is a great way to earn participation points (and do a little friendly trash-talking).  You can also play GeoSpy!

Let the games begin...

History HW

Today we took the 3.2 & Africa Map quiz.  Scores were a bit lower than usual.  We then started watching Nefertiti Resurrected.  We started taking notes and looking for clues that would identify Lady X (the mummy) as Nefertiti.

For Homework go to Nationalgeographic.com/geobee and play a round of the geobee challenge! if you can.

Science

Make sure you complete the in class research in your journal, it will count as a lab grade. 

Chose a biome and research it.  Write a short explaination on what climate factors affect that zone

Biomes:
username: green
password: rocks
http://www.fossweb.com/modulesMS/kit_multimedia/WeatherandWater/climatefactors/regions/regions.html
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_int_biomemap/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_img_deserts/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php

Climate and weather changes:
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_vid_climatechange/
deserts: http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_img_deserts/
ocean: http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ean08_int_seasurface/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/ess05_vid_oceancur/

Math HW 12/15

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Finish Cumulative worksheet.  Please include all work.  Heads up:  Quiz on Monday Dec. 21st on solving proportion.

Pre-Algebra:  Finish worksheet 4-4 Evens only, please show work.  Heads up:  Quiz on operations with positive and negative fractions on Monday, Dec. 21st.

Monday's English Homework (12/14)

Level 1:  Please read "After Twenty Years."  It's the last short story in this unit and on page 205 in your literature books.
Level 2:  Please read "The Dinner Party."  It's the last short story in this unit and on page 80 in your literature books. 
We will be finishing up these stories Tuesday and Wednesday, then reviewing for your test on Thursday.   Your Short Story Unit Test will be on this Friday, December 18th.  Your study guide will be available by Wednesday.  You will also need to identify which study strategy you plan to use in preparation for the test and provide proof you utilized that strategy (like you did for The Watson's test).  If you do not have any written work to provide (like, you studied verbally with someone), then you must provide a parent or guardian signature.  These will also be due by Friday.

History 12-14

12/14 Study for 3.2 and Africa Map quiz tomorrow. Study the 12 pharaohs and information in Chapter 3 section 2 and the following countries: Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, & Iraq.


Plus be able to locate: Mediterranean Sea, Nile River, Blue Nile River, White Nile River, Lake Victoria, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Tigris River, & Euphrates River.

If you missed class: Today we practiced the Africa Map for tomorrow quiz.

Science HW

What climate zone (also called a biome) is Marshfield in?

Great Job on all of your projects!  Awesome creativity!

History HW

Create Pharaoh Flashcards from your 3.2 Timeline worksheet.  You should have divided this work in class.  You may use the internet for this assignment.

Wednesday's English Homework (12/9)

Some of you had class when "No Homework" was posted.  That's because, technically, there is nothing due tomorrow.  If you had English later in the day, all I did was post that your Discussion Question was due this Friday, December 11th. 
The Discussion Question is over "The Necklace" and is Part D on the back page of the story packet.  You have a choice of any of the four questions listed there.  The FCA's are also listed.  You will be responsible for filling in an Outline Sheet, then typing up your question and handing both in on Friday.  If you didn't get one today, make sure to grab an Outline Sheet tomorrow.  They are on a chair in front of where the homework is posted. 

Math HW 12/9

Intro Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 234, 6-21 all.  Show your work.

Pre-Algebra:  Pg. 208, 1-12 all (show all work) and Pg. 705, 11-19 all.  Hey, you guys..I was a little disappointed that more of you didn't take advantage of the extra credit that was available last night..not too many of you are in a position to shrug off extra points....think about what you're doing...