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ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLASSROOM
1. 2 Boxes of tissues
2. 1 Tub of clorox wipes
3. 1 Roll of paper towels
4. 1 Can of lysol spray
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Students must arrive to school by 8:10 AM. Dismissal is 2:50 PM.
2. All test papers must be signed and returned.
3. Written homework is given Monday-Thursday. Over the weekend they are to study and review all the material that we covered that week. Friday a Gospel Journal question is given for them to complete over the weekend.
4. Emails will be answered Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
5. November 23rd 1st trimester closes for the 8th grade only.
6. Ring money is due by December 1st. The cost is $65 dollars. ( Cash Only )
7. February 2nd @ 1:30pm 8th Grade Ring Ceremony.
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8TH GRADE RELIGION
MONDAY NOVEMBER 14 CHAPTER 5 TEST
CHAPTER 6 LITURY AND UNITY, WORSHIP AND BEAUTY
SWBAT- identify that there are elements in both family traditions and liturgical tradition that change. Learn about the development of the Church's liturgy and liturgical customs. Explore how symbols and other images have been used to express the faith of Catholics, especially through the construction of cathedrals during medieval times.
FAMILY LIFE LESSON 3 UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF
SWBAT- discover major influences in their life. Regonize the importance of self-knowledge. Choosing ways to grow in self knowledge.
GOSPEL- orally read and reflect on Sunday's Gospel. A guided question will follow.
8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
CHAPTER 22 THE PROGRESSIVE ERA
LESSON 1 REFORM IN THE GILDED AGE
SWBAT- discuss the concerns that shaped politics during the Gilded Age. Discuss the laws that were passed to regulate big business.
LESSON 2 THE PROGRESSIVES
SWBAT- learn how corruption affected city governments. Discuss goals the Progressives pursued.
LESSON 3 PROGRESSIVES IN THE WHITE HOUSE
SWBAT- describe and discuss the major issues that affected the election of 1912. List reasons as to why the Progressives first supported and then opposed William Howard Taft.
8TH GRADE SCIENCE
LAB PROJECT- 3D PLANT/ANIMAL CELL MODEL
CHAPTER 20 RESPIRATION AND EXCRETION
SECTION 1 THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
SWBAT- describe the functions of the respiratory system. Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs and in tissues. Identify the pathway of air in and out of the lungs. Explain the effects of smoking on the respiratory system.
SECTION 2 THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
SWBAT- distinguish between the excretory and urinary systems. Describe how the kidneys work. Explain what happens when urinary organs don't work.
6TH GRADE SCIENCE CHAPTER 3 GENETICS
LAB PROJECT- OSMOSIS
LESSON 1 HOW TRAITS ARE CONTROLLED
SWBAT- discuss and describe traits. Explain how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
CAHPTER 2 CELLS LESSON 1 CELL THEORY
SWBAT- explore how cells were discovered. Explore cell theory and ways that cells are organized. List and discuss organs and organ systems. Describe elements and compounds that are found in cells.
LESSON 2 HUMAN GENETICS
SWBAT- discuss and describe sex chromosomes. Learn what chromosomes do and discuss the information that is contained in the genes.
LESSON 3 MODERN GENETICS
SWBAT- learn about DNA and discuss the genetic material in genes and chromosomes that offspring inherit from their parents. Discuss the traits it determines and how it provides instructions for cell operations.
7TH GRADE SCIENCE CHAPTER 11 EARTHQUAKES
LAB PROJECT- 3D PLANT/ANIMAL CELL MODEL
SECTION 1 FORCES INSIDE EARTH
SWBAT- explain how earthquakes result from the buildup of energy in rocks. Describe how compression, tension, and shear forces make rocks move along faults. Distinguish among normal, reverse, and strike-slip faults.
SECTION 2 FEATURES OF EARTHQUAKES
SWBAT- explain how earthquake energy travels in seismic waves. Distinguish among primary, secondary, and surface waves. Describe the structure of Earth's interior.
SECTION 3 PEOPLE AND EARTHQUAKES
SWBAT- explain where most earthquakes in the United States occur. Describe how scientists measure earthquakes. List ways to make your classroom and home more earthquake-safe.
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