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September 18, 2008
Thursday, 9-18-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 2.4, p. 25-26. Due Friday, 9-19-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 5.5, p. 75-76; Textbook, p. 241, #22-25. (See Example 5 on p. 241 for hints.) Due Friday, 9-19-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 7 of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprises you?)
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-15-08:
anthropologist
capabilities
migrate
empowered
expansive
formulate
cohesion
paradox
consensus
nuances
demeanor
intuitive
inordinate
impetus
equanimity
Write spelling/vocab word 3 times each; study definitions. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 9-19-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Extra credit pre-reading handout for Chapter 1 due Friday, 9-19-08.
Ancient World links to explore:
Chapter 1 Early Humans
From the Anthropology Department of Palomar College, an excellent summary of discovery of early hominids.
http://anthro.palomar.edu/hominid/australo_1.htm
Long-Term Assignments:
Humor Book Report. Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.
Upcoming reports:
October: Mystery
November: Historical Fiction-20th century (1900-1999)
December: Challenges in Life
January: Biography
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at September 18, 2008 03:52 PM