Weekly Update 10/11

Science:
Next week we are going to continue with Chapter 2-Weather Factors, focusing on section 3 wind.

Language Arts:

In language arts next week we will:

·         Read a short story, “Charles” by Shirley Jackson

·         Review the elements of fiction

·         Complete a partner “voice” writing

·         Have 2 journal writings

REMINDER:  The Biography project (book read, 20 questions, interview props and questions) is due Monday, October 25!

RICA:

Last week we finished with our last reading strategy, which was the power to transform.  We practiced how to combine all of our reading strategies so far, and transform our thinking into creating new thoughts and ways to look at information.

This week we are starting our research projects for our Chicago trip.  Each group has a topic, which will be one of the places we will visit on our Chicago trip.  Each group needs to research that topic and create a powerpoint presentation. 

Math:

Math 7 :  last week we worked with exponents and scientific noataion   this week we willl be working iwith order of operations with a quiz over both on friday

Pre- alg.  last week we worked with fractions   simplfying and comparing them  This week we will be adding subtracting them.  quiz on wed

Social Studies:

Last week

We examined the two major Indian empires and their influence on surrounding areas.  The impact of religion transforming from one set of beliefs to another and from Brahmanism to Hinduism to Jainism is the preview of what will be happening next with Buddhism.  The week ends with students being asked to bring in two violence articles.

 

This week

Review of Buddhism from last year and discuss its impact on ancient India and today.  Students will learn about the major achievements in ancient India and how it impacts our modern world.  The students will choose one of three study guides and prepare for Thursday’s test.