Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Due Thurs

LA -
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Write introduction for report including LEAD, THESIS, AND SUMMARY of main ideas
3.) Study for Spelling/Vocab Quiz (Friday)

Math -
See Problem of the Week below (optional)

Unit -
Formative Assessment due Tuesday

Science -
Reflection

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Due Wednesday

Math -
Page 549, Set A, B, C, D

LA -
Finish outline for kesho
Reading comprehension on spices and answer questions

Unit -
Notes on systems due Wed
Formative Assessment due Tues

Monday, November 7, 2011

POTW


Matrix Height Problem


Ten people are finalists in a talent contest. For the final judging, they are lined up in order of the tallest to the shortest. Where does each person stand?

1. Maria is standing next to Bill.

2. Ray is taller than Josh, who is standing next to Kim, who is shorter.

3. Bill is the tallest person.

4. Larry is taller than Kim, and they are both taller than Ruth.

5. No one is standing between Larry (the taller) and Abby.

6. No one is standing between Frances and Maria.

7. Abby is shorter than Abe, who is also shorter than Frances.

8. Abe is taller than Larry, who is taller than Ray; they are all taller than Kim.


Due Tuesday

Math -
Page 539, #5-14 OR #14-21

LA -
Define new vocabulary words for TRANS and INTER roots

Unit -
Finish notes pages in research organizer by Wednesday

Friday, November 4, 2011

Due Monday

Math -
Polygons Worksheet (both sides) - make sure you show your work for each question in your homework exercise book

LA -
1.) 5 spelling words (include any words you misspelled today)
2.) Write about the characters/setting/plot about The Egypt Game read aloud so far.
3.) Read 30 mins

Unit -
Finish your research notes for the following systems:
*Food
*Shelter
*Safety/Security
*Government/Order

These should be long enough to write a full paragraph (half a page) about each system!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Due Thursday

Math -
Page 530, #8-33

LA -
Read 30 mins
Find definitions for vocab words
Study for vocab/spelling test (Friday)

Unit -
Research and make notes about food/shelter for your civilization
Create a map of your ancient civilization

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Due Wednesday

LA -
1.) Find 3 words with EQU and 3 words with PEND roots
2.) Spelling/Vocab Test on Friday

Math-
Page 529, #1-7

Unit -
Create a map of your ancient civilization. Show how wide-spread your civilization was by the end of its time.
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