Week of May 26
Tuesday May 26,
Complete packet 47-49
Wednesday May 27
Complete 2 current events from "The Week" magazine provided
Thursday May 28
Complete Sci Fri for the following article
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/11/28/2014/an-art-movement-where-art-and-science-collide.html
there is no video component for this Sci Fri
Friday May 29
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Science Friday
Tuesday May 26,
Complete packet 47-49
Wednesday May 27
Complete 2 current events from "The Week" magazine provided
Thursday May 28
Complete Sci Fri for the following article
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/11/28/2014/an-art-movement-where-art-and-science-collide.html
there is no video component for this Sci Fri
Friday May 29
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Science Friday
Week of May 18, 2015
Monday May 18, 2015
Your task today is to write a letter to underclassmen. The title of your letter should be "Advice from an upperclassman" Give advice regarding your experiences at Sunrise and how to be successful at school. Advice on how to get along with others and what kind of work ethic it takes to be successful.
Your letter should be at least 3/4 of a page.
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Watch the following TED talk.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anand_varma_a_thrilling_look_at_the_first_21_days_of_a_bee_s_life
On a scale of 1-10 how interesting was this video?
Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not.
What is identified as the biggest threat to bees?
Wednesday May 20, 2015
NO assignment
Thursday May 21, 2015
Find your own Science Friday to report on - if you can try to find one that has both listening and viewing.
got to
www.sciencefriday.com
Monday May 18, 2015
Your task today is to write a letter to underclassmen. The title of your letter should be "Advice from an upperclassman" Give advice regarding your experiences at Sunrise and how to be successful at school. Advice on how to get along with others and what kind of work ethic it takes to be successful.
Your letter should be at least 3/4 of a page.
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Watch the following TED talk.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anand_varma_a_thrilling_look_at_the_first_21_days_of_a_bee_s_life
On a scale of 1-10 how interesting was this video?
Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not.
What is identified as the biggest threat to bees?
Wednesday May 20, 2015
NO assignment
Thursday May 21, 2015
Find your own Science Friday to report on - if you can try to find one that has both listening and viewing.
got to
www.sciencefriday.com
Week of May 11, 2015
Monday 5-11
Work on Packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 5-12
This weeks TED talk; Watch the following video and discuss the four main points that the speaker is making.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dawn_landes_a_song_for_my_hero_the_woman_who_rowed_into_a_hurricane
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wednesday 5-13
This week you are to go to the following website:
http://www.9and10news.com/
Report on three current events; One must be a local event, one must be a national event, and one must be an international event.
Thursday 5-14
Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/05/08/2015/flash-of-the-disco-clam.html
Friday 5-15
No assignment
Monday 5-11
Work on Packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 5-12
This weeks TED talk; Watch the following video and discuss the four main points that the speaker is making.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dawn_landes_a_song_for_my_hero_the_woman_who_rowed_into_a_hurricane
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wednesday 5-13
This week you are to go to the following website:
http://www.9and10news.com/
Report on three current events; One must be a local event, one must be a national event, and one must be an international event.
Thursday 5-14
Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/05/08/2015/flash-of-the-disco-clam.html
Friday 5-15
No assignment
Week of 5-4-15
Monday 5-4
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 5-5
Go to the following TED website and choose one of the 13 videos to watch. In no less than two paragraphs describe the speakers point of view. Include in your paragraphs the main ideas presented in the talk.
http://www.ted.com/playlists/19/did_you_know
Wednesday
NO ASSIGNMENT
Thursday 5-7-15
Listen and watch the following science Friday and complete the worksheet.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/04/24/2015/youtuber-wants-to-make-you-smarter-every-day.html
Friday 5-8-15
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Sci. Fri
Monday 5-4
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 5-5
Go to the following TED website and choose one of the 13 videos to watch. In no less than two paragraphs describe the speakers point of view. Include in your paragraphs the main ideas presented in the talk.
http://www.ted.com/playlists/19/did_you_know
Wednesday
NO ASSIGNMENT
Thursday 5-7-15
Listen and watch the following science Friday and complete the worksheet.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/04/24/2015/youtuber-wants-to-make-you-smarter-every-day.html
Friday 5-8-15
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Sci. Fri
Week of 4-27-2015
Monday 4-27
You have a handout in your mailbox, inserted in a small magazine. This handout is for a format of a business letter. Complete the worksheet and then write a business letter. Be sure to follow the format of the letter correctly.
Tuesday 4-28-15
Use the small magazine to choose a current event. Be sure to include in your current event your opinion of the article.
Wednesday 4-29-15
Watch the following TED talk and answer the following questions.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kailash_satyarthi_how_to_make_peace_get_angry
1. Describe the speakers life in a few words.
2. How did he free 83,000 children from slavery?
3. What does it mean to "get angry at injustice."
4. How was he outraged throughout his lifetime?
Thursday 4-30-15
No assignment
Friday 5-1
No school
Monday 4-27
You have a handout in your mailbox, inserted in a small magazine. This handout is for a format of a business letter. Complete the worksheet and then write a business letter. Be sure to follow the format of the letter correctly.
Tuesday 4-28-15
Use the small magazine to choose a current event. Be sure to include in your current event your opinion of the article.
Wednesday 4-29-15
Watch the following TED talk and answer the following questions.
https://www.ted.com/talks/kailash_satyarthi_how_to_make_peace_get_angry
1. Describe the speakers life in a few words.
2. How did he free 83,000 children from slavery?
3. What does it mean to "get angry at injustice."
4. How was he outraged throughout his lifetime?
Thursday 4-30-15
No assignment
Friday 5-1
No school
Week of 4-20- 2015
Monday 4-20-15
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 4-21
Watch the following TED talk.
http://www.ted.com/talks/maysoon_zayid_i_got_99_problems_palsy_is_just_one
The speaker is a comedian with a disability.
1. How do you think she keeps such a good attitude and has such humor with this disability?
2. What can you learn from the speaker about life and how to get through tough situations?
Wednesday 4-22
No Assignment today
Thursday 4-23
Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/04/17/2015/water-wanes-in-the-west.html
Friday 4-24
You do have a pic collage this week.
Monday 4-20-15
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 4-21
Watch the following TED talk.
http://www.ted.com/talks/maysoon_zayid_i_got_99_problems_palsy_is_just_one
The speaker is a comedian with a disability.
1. How do you think she keeps such a good attitude and has such humor with this disability?
2. What can you learn from the speaker about life and how to get through tough situations?
Wednesday 4-22
No Assignment today
Thursday 4-23
Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/04/17/2015/water-wanes-in-the-west.html
Friday 4-24
You do have a pic collage this week.
Week of 4-13, 2015
Monday 4-13 - Complete the packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 4-14
Watch the following TED Talk.
Discuss in 2-3 paragraphs the following.
1. What is perceived by the speaker to be a great injustice in the world?
2. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
3. What influence do you think you have in regards to this injustice?
http://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_wudunn_our_century_s_greatest_injustice
Wednesday 4-15
Choose one article from the following website to complete a current event.
http://www.dogonews.com/category/international
Thursday 4-16
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the worksheet.
There is no pic collage for this week.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/04/10/2015/the-macroscope-babies-on-the-brink.html
Friday 4-17
NO pic collage
Monday 4-13 - Complete the packet placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 4-14
Watch the following TED Talk.
Discuss in 2-3 paragraphs the following.
1. What is perceived by the speaker to be a great injustice in the world?
2. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
3. What influence do you think you have in regards to this injustice?
http://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_wudunn_our_century_s_greatest_injustice
Wednesday 4-15
Choose one article from the following website to complete a current event.
http://www.dogonews.com/category/international
Thursday 4-16
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the worksheet.
There is no pic collage for this week.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/04/10/2015/the-macroscope-babies-on-the-brink.html
Friday 4-17
NO pic collage
Week of 4-7-15
Tuesday 4-7-15
Complete 3 current events for the week.
Wednesday 4-8-15
Complete the writing assignment placed in your mailbox.
Thursday 4-9-15
Watch the video on "Snotty Plots" and complete the science Friday worksheet.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/blogs/11/15/2014/snotty-plots-how-do-you-graph-a-sneeze.html
Friday 4-10-15
Complete a Pic collage this week.
Tuesday 4-7-15
Complete 3 current events for the week.
Wednesday 4-8-15
Complete the writing assignment placed in your mailbox.
Thursday 4-9-15
Watch the video on "Snotty Plots" and complete the science Friday worksheet.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/blogs/11/15/2014/snotty-plots-how-do-you-graph-a-sneeze.html
Friday 4-10-15
Complete a Pic collage this week.
Week of 3-23-15
Monday 3-23
Complete all packets placed in your mailbox throughout the marking period. PLUS complete the writing assignment placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 3-24
NO assignment
Wednesday 3-25
Complete 3 current events; be sure to use at least two different sources for your current events.
Thursday 3-26
Complete this weeks Science Friday and turn in the worksheet. There is NO pic collage due this week.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/03/30/2012/why-don-t-spiders-get-stuck-in-their-webs.html
Monday 3-23
Complete all packets placed in your mailbox throughout the marking period. PLUS complete the writing assignment placed in your mailbox.
Tuesday 3-24
NO assignment
Wednesday 3-25
Complete 3 current events; be sure to use at least two different sources for your current events.
Thursday 3-26
Complete this weeks Science Friday and turn in the worksheet. There is NO pic collage due this week.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/03/30/2012/why-don-t-spiders-get-stuck-in-their-webs.html
Week of 3-16-15
Monday 3-16
Work on packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 3-17
View the following TED talk and describe his view on poetry and why "everyone needs poetry"
https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_burt_why_people_need_poetry?language=en
write your own personal poem
Wednesday 3-18
NO Assignment
Thursday 3-19
View the following Science Friday and complete a Sci-Fri worksheet
Face time video - (this week is only a video version, not listening)
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/01/29/2015/face-time.html
Friday 3-20
Complete a Pic collage for this weeks Sci. Fri.
Monday 3-16
Work on packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 3-17
View the following TED talk and describe his view on poetry and why "everyone needs poetry"
https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_burt_why_people_need_poetry?language=en
write your own personal poem
Wednesday 3-18
NO Assignment
Thursday 3-19
View the following Science Friday and complete a Sci-Fri worksheet
Face time video - (this week is only a video version, not listening)
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/01/29/2015/face-time.html
Friday 3-20
Complete a Pic collage for this weeks Sci. Fri.
Week of 3-9-15
Monday 3-9
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 3-10
Watch the following TED talk.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ilona_szabo_de_carvalho_4_lessons_i_learned_from_taking_a_stand_against_drugs_and_gun_violence
list and describe the four lessons learned about drugs and gun violence spoken by the author of this video.
Wednesday 3-11
Complete three current events from any website/newspaper you want.
Thursday 3-12
No Assignment
Friday 3-13
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the worksheet.
You will read about The "Mad Scientists Lab" and then watch the video to complete the assignment.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/blogs/03/05/2015/step-inside-a-mad-scientist-s-lab.html
Monday 3-9
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 3-10
Watch the following TED talk.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ilona_szabo_de_carvalho_4_lessons_i_learned_from_taking_a_stand_against_drugs_and_gun_violence
list and describe the four lessons learned about drugs and gun violence spoken by the author of this video.
Wednesday 3-11
Complete three current events from any website/newspaper you want.
Thursday 3-12
No Assignment
Friday 3-13
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the worksheet.
You will read about The "Mad Scientists Lab" and then watch the video to complete the assignment.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/blogs/03/05/2015/step-inside-a-mad-scientist-s-lab.html
Week of 3-2-15
Monday 3-2
Work on packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 3-3
NO assignment
Wednesday 3-4
TED Talk
Watch the following TED Talk and answer the following questions
https://www.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_magic_of_truth_and_lies_on_ipods
1. What is the only honest career?
2. Describe the many things in life that create deception.
3. How is magic = deception?
Follow the links below the video and click on one of them? Watch another video produced by Marco Tempest and describe the contents.
Thursday 3-5
Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/02/27/2015/dawn-of-the-cyborg-bacteria.html
Friday 3-6
There IS a pic collage this week
Monday 3-2
Work on packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 3-3
NO assignment
Wednesday 3-4
TED Talk
Watch the following TED Talk and answer the following questions
https://www.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_magic_of_truth_and_lies_on_ipods
1. What is the only honest career?
2. Describe the many things in life that create deception.
3. How is magic = deception?
Follow the links below the video and click on one of them? Watch another video produced by Marco Tempest and describe the contents.
Thursday 3-5
Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/02/27/2015/dawn-of-the-cyborg-bacteria.html
Friday 3-6
There IS a pic collage this week
Week of 2-16-15
Monday 2-16
Work on packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 2-17-15
Go to the following link for a TED talk
http://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_fry_the_mathematics_of_love
Take notes on the following:
1. What are her top three tips (verified by math!) for finding that special someone?
2. How does she verify these tips with math?
Wednesday 2-18-15
Complete three current events using at least two separate sources.
Thursday 2-19-15
Science Friday - Listen and Watch
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/02/13/2015/dogs-they-re-just-like-us.html
Friday 2-20-15
NO pic collage this week :)
Monday 2-16
Work on packet placed in your mailbox
Tuesday 2-17-15
Go to the following link for a TED talk
http://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_fry_the_mathematics_of_love
Take notes on the following:
1. What are her top three tips (verified by math!) for finding that special someone?
2. How does she verify these tips with math?
Wednesday 2-18-15
Complete three current events using at least two separate sources.
Thursday 2-19-15
Science Friday - Listen and Watch
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/02/13/2015/dogs-they-re-just-like-us.html
Friday 2-20-15
NO pic collage this week :)
Week of February 9, 2015
Monday 2-9
Work on packet placed in mailbox
Tuesday 2-10
Using last weeks Persuasive Paragraph worksheet - write a persuasive paragraph being sure to construct it according to the guidelines listed/suggested on the worksheet.
Wednesday 2-11
In Honor of my college roommates birthday - there will be NO assignment this day. Happy Birthday Rookie!!!
Thursday 2-12
Science Friday
Listen and Watch
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/21/2012/printing-solar-panels-in-the-backyard.html
Friday 2-13
you do have to do a pic collage this week.
Monday 2-9
Work on packet placed in mailbox
Tuesday 2-10
Using last weeks Persuasive Paragraph worksheet - write a persuasive paragraph being sure to construct it according to the guidelines listed/suggested on the worksheet.
Wednesday 2-11
In Honor of my college roommates birthday - there will be NO assignment this day. Happy Birthday Rookie!!!
Thursday 2-12
Science Friday
Listen and Watch
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/21/2012/printing-solar-panels-in-the-backyard.html
Friday 2-13
you do have to do a pic collage this week.
Week of February 2, 1015
Monday February 2, 2015
Work on packet pages 41-45
Tuesday Feb. 3, 2015
Complete 3 Current Events for the week. Make sure these are from at least two different sources.
Wednesday Feb 4, 2015
I placed a single worksheet in your mailbox pertaining to writing a persuasive paragraph. Complete this assignment.
Thursday Feb 5, 2015
Science Friday
This is a long science Friday - almost 30 minutes. During the Sci Fri - I want you to make sure to list all of the controversial issues mentioned that the scientists and public disagree on. You will be expected to take a lot of notes in this topic.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/01/30/2015/scientists-and-the-public-disagree-on-key-issues.html
Friday Feb. 6, 2015
NO Pic collage today
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/01/30/2015/scientists-and-the-public-disagree-on-key-issues.html
Monday February 2, 2015
Work on packet pages 41-45
Tuesday Feb. 3, 2015
Complete 3 Current Events for the week. Make sure these are from at least two different sources.
Wednesday Feb 4, 2015
I placed a single worksheet in your mailbox pertaining to writing a persuasive paragraph. Complete this assignment.
Thursday Feb 5, 2015
Science Friday
This is a long science Friday - almost 30 minutes. During the Sci Fri - I want you to make sure to list all of the controversial issues mentioned that the scientists and public disagree on. You will be expected to take a lot of notes in this topic.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/01/30/2015/scientists-and-the-public-disagree-on-key-issues.html
Friday Feb. 6, 2015
NO Pic collage today
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/01/30/2015/scientists-and-the-public-disagree-on-key-issues.html
Week of January 26, 2015
Monday January 26
Work on Packet placed mailbox.
Tuesday January 27
http://www.ted.com/talks/oliver_sacks_what_hallucination_reveals_about_our_minds
Listen and watch the TED talk listed above
Describe what Charles Bonnet syndrome is.
What do hallucinations tell us about our minds.
Wednesday January 28 and Friday January 29
Science Friday
And YES you have to complete a pic collage this week.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/01/23/2015/lasers-help-metal-resist-rust-and-ice.html
Monday January 26
Work on Packet placed mailbox.
Tuesday January 27
http://www.ted.com/talks/oliver_sacks_what_hallucination_reveals_about_our_minds
Listen and watch the TED talk listed above
Describe what Charles Bonnet syndrome is.
What do hallucinations tell us about our minds.
Wednesday January 28 and Friday January 29
Science Friday
And YES you have to complete a pic collage this week.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/01/23/2015/lasers-help-metal-resist-rust-and-ice.html
Week of January 19, 2015
This week you will focus on your final exam on Tuesday 1:06 - 2:37
AND
the following TED talk -
http://www.ted.com/playlists/222/5_talks_on_the_truth_about_lyi
***Take notes on the TED talk that highlight the main points of the talk.
This week you will focus on your final exam on Tuesday 1:06 - 2:37
AND
the following TED talk -
http://www.ted.com/playlists/222/5_talks_on_the_truth_about_lyi
***Take notes on the TED talk that highlight the main points of the talk.
Week of January 12, 2015
Monday - complete the packet placed in your mailbox TOEFL pgs 13-22
Tuesday January 13
Watch the following video on invisibility by John Lloyd
http://www.ted.com/talks/john_lloyd_an_animated_tour_of_the_invisible
Answer the following questions:
1. What is the least understood of the fundamental ideas.
2. Describe what the speaker say about gravity?
3. What is consciousness?
4. What is the human genome?
5. What does the author say about childhood memories and how does this relate to invisibility?
6. What happens every 7 years?
7. What is said to be the most successful invention of a word? Why was this deemed so successful?
8. Name three other invisibilities of the world. What is the significance of the speech in regards to invisibility?
9. Why are you here?
10. What are you doing about it?
Wednesday January 14, 2015
Describe ONE thing that is happening in another continent and what influence will that have on the US?
Thursday January 15, 2015
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the worksheet
What is a flame?
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/03/23/2012/alan-alda-asks-scientists-what-is-a-flame.html
Friday January 16. 2015
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Sci fri
Monday - complete the packet placed in your mailbox TOEFL pgs 13-22
Tuesday January 13
Watch the following video on invisibility by John Lloyd
http://www.ted.com/talks/john_lloyd_an_animated_tour_of_the_invisible
Answer the following questions:
1. What is the least understood of the fundamental ideas.
2. Describe what the speaker say about gravity?
3. What is consciousness?
4. What is the human genome?
5. What does the author say about childhood memories and how does this relate to invisibility?
6. What happens every 7 years?
7. What is said to be the most successful invention of a word? Why was this deemed so successful?
8. Name three other invisibilities of the world. What is the significance of the speech in regards to invisibility?
9. Why are you here?
10. What are you doing about it?
Wednesday January 14, 2015
Describe ONE thing that is happening in another continent and what influence will that have on the US?
Thursday January 15, 2015
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the worksheet
What is a flame?
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/03/23/2012/alan-alda-asks-scientists-what-is-a-flame.html
Friday January 16. 2015
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Sci fri
Week of December 15, 2014
Monday
Complete packet
Tuesday
No assignment
Wednesday
Science Friday
Listen to this one and then watch the video
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/12/05/2014/paola-antonelli-design-is-more-than-cute-chairs.html
choose the Design Arcade Sci Fri to view
http://www.sciencefriday.com/search/?keywords=The%20design%20arcade&filter_&filter_recent=#page/full-width-list/1
Thursday
No Assignment
Friday
Pic collage for Science Friday
Monday
Complete packet
Tuesday
No assignment
Wednesday
Science Friday
Listen to this one and then watch the video
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/12/05/2014/paola-antonelli-design-is-more-than-cute-chairs.html
choose the Design Arcade Sci Fri to view
http://www.sciencefriday.com/search/?keywords=The%20design%20arcade&filter_&filter_recent=#page/full-width-list/1
Thursday
No Assignment
Friday
Pic collage for Science Friday
Week of December 8
Monday
complete the English packet in your mailbox
Tuesday
The joke is on ME!!! I was the one who screwed up the video last week - here is the one for the GMO questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inGi9MlKD1k
watch it and then answer the questions
1. What are GMO's?
2. What does he say are the human GMO's?
3. Give Examples of human GMO's.
4. How do you live trash free (YOU, not what he says in the video)?
5. What do you want out of life?
Wednesday
NO Assignment :)
Thursday
Science Friday (READ and WATCH)
There is no listening activity this week - BUT you must click on the "How to Build a Dinosaur" link and READ this article. THEN bullet point the main ideas.
NEXT
watch the video
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/11/13/2014/i-m-not-a-dinosaur-i-just-play-one-on-stage.html
Friday
no pic collage this week :)
Monday
complete the English packet in your mailbox
Tuesday
The joke is on ME!!! I was the one who screwed up the video last week - here is the one for the GMO questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inGi9MlKD1k
watch it and then answer the questions
1. What are GMO's?
2. What does he say are the human GMO's?
3. Give Examples of human GMO's.
4. How do you live trash free (YOU, not what he says in the video)?
5. What do you want out of life?
Wednesday
NO Assignment :)
Thursday
Science Friday (READ and WATCH)
There is no listening activity this week - BUT you must click on the "How to Build a Dinosaur" link and READ this article. THEN bullet point the main ideas.
NEXT
watch the video
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/11/13/2014/i-m-not-a-dinosaur-i-just-play-one-on-stage.html
Friday
no pic collage this week :)
Week of December 1, 2014
Monday
Complete the English Packet in your mailbox
Tuesday
Watch the following Prince EA - and answer the following questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKAmujgS4mo
1. What are GMO's?
2. What does he say are the human GMO's?
3. Give Examples of human GMO's.
4. How do you live trash free (YOU, not what he says in the video)?
5. What do you want out of life?
Wednesday -
Complete three Current Events from at least two different websites.
Thursday
Complete the following Science Friday
Listen:
http://sciencefriday.com/segment/11/21/2014/-hot-for-turkey.html
Watch:
http://sciencefriday.com/video/11/20/2014/-hot-for-turkey.html
Friday
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Sci. Fri.
Watch:
http://sciencefriday.com/video/11/20/2014/-hot-for-turkey.html
Monday
Complete the English Packet in your mailbox
Tuesday
Watch the following Prince EA - and answer the following questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKAmujgS4mo
1. What are GMO's?
2. What does he say are the human GMO's?
3. Give Examples of human GMO's.
4. How do you live trash free (YOU, not what he says in the video)?
5. What do you want out of life?
Wednesday -
Complete three Current Events from at least two different websites.
Thursday
Complete the following Science Friday
Listen:
http://sciencefriday.com/segment/11/21/2014/-hot-for-turkey.html
Watch:
http://sciencefriday.com/video/11/20/2014/-hot-for-turkey.html
Friday
Complete a pic collage for this weeks Sci. Fri.
Watch:
http://sciencefriday.com/video/11/20/2014/-hot-for-turkey.html
Week of November 24, 2014
This week you are responsible for only one project:
complete the following Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/05/03/2013/living-inside-the-box.html
You do not have to complete a pic collage this week.
This week you are responsible for only one project:
complete the following Science Friday
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/05/03/2013/living-inside-the-box.html
You do not have to complete a pic collage this week.
Week of November 17, 2014
This is a short week because of the holiday dinner. You will be responsible for the following assignments this week.
1. Watch the following TED talk video
https://www.ted.com/talks/larry_smith_why_you_will_fail_to_have_a_great_career
After watching the video describe the many ways (at least three) that the speaker says why people don't go after their passion.
2. Go to three different news website (cnn.com, msnbc.com, yahoo news.....) for example and do a current event from each one.
For the current event you must provide the following
A. a copy of the article
B. A writeup of the who, what, where, when and why
C. Your opinion of the article
This current event must be at least 3/4 of a page
3. Watch the following Science Friday and compete the worksheet
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/06/10/2011/video-pick-growing-hearts-and-bones.html
4. You must complete a pic collage after conducting 10 minutes of research
This is a short week because of the holiday dinner. You will be responsible for the following assignments this week.
1. Watch the following TED talk video
https://www.ted.com/talks/larry_smith_why_you_will_fail_to_have_a_great_career
After watching the video describe the many ways (at least three) that the speaker says why people don't go after their passion.
2. Go to three different news website (cnn.com, msnbc.com, yahoo news.....) for example and do a current event from each one.
For the current event you must provide the following
A. a copy of the article
B. A writeup of the who, what, where, when and why
C. Your opinion of the article
This current event must be at least 3/4 of a page
3. Watch the following Science Friday and compete the worksheet
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/06/10/2011/video-pick-growing-hearts-and-bones.html
4. You must complete a pic collage after conducting 10 minutes of research
Week of November 4
Tuesday November 4, 2014
Complete all packets
Wednesday November 5
Study Island Assignment
Thursday November 6
Science Friday:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/10/2010/video-pick-gotta-dance.html
Krystal**** Please complete a pic collage again this week.
Friday November 7
Pic collage
Tuesday November 4, 2014
Complete all packets
Wednesday November 5
Study Island Assignment
Thursday November 6
Science Friday:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/10/2010/video-pick-gotta-dance.html
Krystal**** Please complete a pic collage again this week.
Friday November 7
Pic collage
Week of October 27, 2014
Monday October 27
Complete Packet 9
Tuesday October 28
Listen to the following TED Talk
http://www.ted.com/playlists/2/tech_breakthrough
Describe each of the tech breakthroughs in your own words and what the benefits to society they will be.
Wednesday October 29
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox
Thursday October 30
Listen and watch the following Science Friday and complete the Science Friday worksheet
Listen
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/10/30/2009/geek-my-halloween.html
Watch
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/10/21/2011/geek-my-pumpkin.html
Friday October 31, 2014
You will have to complete a Science Friday Pic collage this week
Monday October 27
Complete Packet 9
Tuesday October 28
Listen to the following TED Talk
http://www.ted.com/playlists/2/tech_breakthrough
Describe each of the tech breakthroughs in your own words and what the benefits to society they will be.
Wednesday October 29
Complete the packet placed in your mailbox
Thursday October 30
Listen and watch the following Science Friday and complete the Science Friday worksheet
Listen
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/10/30/2009/geek-my-halloween.html
Watch
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/10/21/2011/geek-my-pumpkin.html
Friday October 31, 2014
You will have to complete a Science Friday Pic collage this week
Week of October 20 2014
Monday October 20, 2014
Complete packet 8
Tuesday October 21, 2014
Watch the following TED talk
http://www.ted.com/talks/myriam_sidibe_the_simple_power_of_hand_washing
Wednesday October 22, 2014
Complete the reading packet placed in your mailbox
Thursday October 23, 2014
Listen and watch the following Science Friday and complete the Science Friday worksheet
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/07/27/2012/building-organs-on-one-microchip-at-a-time.html
Friday October 24, 2014
You will not have to complete a pic collage this week.
Monday October 20, 2014
Complete packet 8
Tuesday October 21, 2014
Watch the following TED talk
http://www.ted.com/talks/myriam_sidibe_the_simple_power_of_hand_washing
Wednesday October 22, 2014
Complete the reading packet placed in your mailbox
Thursday October 23, 2014
Listen and watch the following Science Friday and complete the Science Friday worksheet
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/07/27/2012/building-organs-on-one-microchip-at-a-time.html
Friday October 24, 2014
You will not have to complete a pic collage this week.
Week of October 13, 2014
Monday -
work on Packet 7
Tuesday -
Go to the following website www.cnn.com
There are 15 tabs across the top beginning with "home" and ending with "sports". Your task is to choose three of the tabs and report on a current event. When you report be sure to include the following in full sentences
A. Title of Article
B. Who is the article highlighting or about
C. What is the article about
D. Where does it take place
E. When did it take place
F. What is your opinion of the events.
Wednesday
Study Island
Thursday
Go to the following website and complete a Science Friday reflection sheet
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/11/25/2011/giant-pumpkin-but-forget-about-pie.html
Friday
You will not have to complete a Pic collage this week
Monday -
work on Packet 7
Tuesday -
Go to the following website www.cnn.com
There are 15 tabs across the top beginning with "home" and ending with "sports". Your task is to choose three of the tabs and report on a current event. When you report be sure to include the following in full sentences
A. Title of Article
B. Who is the article highlighting or about
C. What is the article about
D. Where does it take place
E. When did it take place
F. What is your opinion of the events.
Wednesday
Study Island
Thursday
Go to the following website and complete a Science Friday reflection sheet
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/11/25/2011/giant-pumpkin-but-forget-about-pie.html
Friday
You will not have to complete a Pic collage this week
Mondays
October 6, 2014
Work on English packet Chapter 5
September 29, 2014
Work on English packet Chapter 4
September 22, 2014
Work on English packet Chapter 3
September 15, 2014
Work English packet Chapter 2.
September 8, 2014
Work on English packet chapter 1 when finished turn into the in basket.
Work on English packet Chapter 5
September 29, 2014
Work on English packet Chapter 4
September 22, 2014
Work on English packet Chapter 3
September 15, 2014
Work English packet Chapter 2.
September 8, 2014
Work on English packet chapter 1 when finished turn into the in basket.
Tuesdays
October 7, 2014
Listen to the following TED
Go to the following website
https://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_talks_of_all
and listen to the Dan Gilbert video titled "The surprising science of happiness"
1. What are your overall thoughts on the video?
2. Do you believe that you will be miserable if you don't get what you want?
3. Do you have a good Psychological immune system?
September 30, 2014
Today you will read the packet I placed in your mailbox. Answer the practice questions that go along with the assignment
September 23, 2014
WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO:
https://www.ted.com/playlists/8/a_better_you
the one to watch is: Ann Cuddy ; Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
Answer the following questions after listening
1. What is the main idea of the video?
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2. How could you change your body language to your benefit?
3. Do you know anyone or groups that have power dominant traits?
4. Do you agree or disagree when she says that our non-verbal communication says who we are?
5. Does your body change your mind?
6. Do you think that power posing can change your life? explain
**These answers must be written in full sentence answers.
September 16, 2014
Go to the following link and watch the video from Hans and Ola Rosling and participate in the quiz.
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_and_ola_rosling_how_not_to_be_ignorant_about_the_world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_and_ola_rosling_how_not_to_be_ignorant_about_the_world#t-13669
After watching write one paragraph regarding your thoughts about the video
Did you participate in the quiz? Were your responses in line with reality?
Research 5 facts about Hans Rosling and document them.
Turn in your responses to the in basket.
Listen to the following TED
Go to the following website
https://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_talks_of_all
and listen to the Dan Gilbert video titled "The surprising science of happiness"
1. What are your overall thoughts on the video?
2. Do you believe that you will be miserable if you don't get what you want?
3. Do you have a good Psychological immune system?
September 30, 2014
Today you will read the packet I placed in your mailbox. Answer the practice questions that go along with the assignment
September 23, 2014
WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO:
https://www.ted.com/playlists/8/a_better_you
the one to watch is: Ann Cuddy ; Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
Answer the following questions after listening
1. What is the main idea of the video?
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2. How could you change your body language to your benefit?
3. Do you know anyone or groups that have power dominant traits?
4. Do you agree or disagree when she says that our non-verbal communication says who we are?
5. Does your body change your mind?
6. Do you think that power posing can change your life? explain
**These answers must be written in full sentence answers.
September 16, 2014
Go to the following link and watch the video from Hans and Ola Rosling and participate in the quiz.
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_and_ola_rosling_how_not_to_be_ignorant_about_the_world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_and_ola_rosling_how_not_to_be_ignorant_about_the_world#t-13669
After watching write one paragraph regarding your thoughts about the video
Did you participate in the quiz? Were your responses in line with reality?
Research 5 facts about Hans Rosling and document them.
Turn in your responses to the in basket.
http://www.ted.com/playlists/77/11_must_see_ted_talks
Wednesdays
October 8, 2014
Complete the Study Island assignment for the week.
October 1, 2014
Complete the Study Island assignment for the week.
September 24,2014
Complete the Study Island assignment for the week
Complete the Study Island assignment for the week.
October 1, 2014
Complete the Study Island assignment for the week.
September 24,2014
Complete the Study Island assignment for the week
September 17, 2014
Complete the Study Island assignment.
September 10, 2014
Go to Study Island and complete the assigned work. I will have the login and password for you soon!
Complete the Study Island assignment.
September 10, 2014
Go to Study Island and complete the assigned work. I will have the login and password for you soon!
Thursdays
October 9, 2014
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the listening and video exercise. Then complete the associated topic exercise.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/24/2010/video-pick-of-the-week-composite-sketch.html
October 2, 2014
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the listening, video and associated topic exercise. This week you do not have to complete the pic collage.
Listening:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/19/2014/shake-your-silk-maker-the-dance-of-the-peacock-spider.html
Video:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/09/18/2014/shake-your-silk-maker-the-dance-of-the-peacock-spider.html
September 25, 2014
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the listening, video and the associated topic exercise.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/08/18/2011/poop-and-paddle.html
Be sure to complete the pic collage and turn in via email.
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the listening and video exercise. Then complete the associated topic exercise.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/24/2010/video-pick-of-the-week-composite-sketch.html
October 2, 2014
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the listening, video and associated topic exercise. This week you do not have to complete the pic collage.
Listening:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/09/19/2014/shake-your-silk-maker-the-dance-of-the-peacock-spider.html
Video:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/09/18/2014/shake-your-silk-maker-the-dance-of-the-peacock-spider.html
September 25, 2014
Watch the following Science Friday and complete the listening, video and the associated topic exercise.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/video/08/18/2011/poop-and-paddle.html
Be sure to complete the pic collage and turn in via email.
September 18, 2014
Go to the following website and complete the Science Friday Listening, viewing and extended activity.
This week you do not have to complete a pic collage.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/08/29/2014/less-flashy-fossils-offer-paleoclimate-clues.html
September 11, 2014
Go to the following website and listen to the Science Friday
Complete the listening activity.
then watch the video and complete the viewing section.
Be sure to write in complete sentences when completing the review sheets.
I will go over these instructions with you before you complete your first Sci Fri.
http://sciencefriday.com/topics/nature/segment/07/04/2014/celebrating-nature-s-summer-light-show-fireflies.html
Go to the following website and complete the Science Friday Listening, viewing and extended activity.
This week you do not have to complete a pic collage.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/08/29/2014/less-flashy-fossils-offer-paleoclimate-clues.html
September 11, 2014
Go to the following website and listen to the Science Friday
Complete the listening activity.
then watch the video and complete the viewing section.
Be sure to write in complete sentences when completing the review sheets.
I will go over these instructions with you before you complete your first Sci Fri.
http://sciencefriday.com/topics/nature/segment/07/04/2014/celebrating-nature-s-summer-light-show-fireflies.html
Fridays
October 10, 2014
You will complete a pic collage this week for the Science Friday topic.
September 26, 2014
Complete a Science Friday pic collage that is related to your associated topic. Email the pic collage to Ms. Breece
You will complete a pic collage this week for the Science Friday topic.
September 26, 2014
Complete a Science Friday pic collage that is related to your associated topic. Email the pic collage to Ms. Breece
September 12, 2014
This week is a PM week so you will complete an extended activity Pic Collage. I will explain this to you.
This week is a PM week so you will complete an extended activity Pic Collage. I will explain this to you.