Month: February 2017

ESL / SSL

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   Week 27
Once more, on this week we will focus on reading, identifying the following as we read:
STORY SEQUENCE
MAIN IDEA
SUPPORTING DETAILS
Students will infer & predict as we read along.
Thus, being able to successfully answer to the who, what, where, when, and why as we analyze a story. These are some of the activities that we will do:
● Read Alouds / Guided Readings / Silent Reading
● Vocabulary enrichment exercises
● Mind Mapping / Concept Maps
● Discussion of idioms and colloquial expressions
● Reflexions on morals taught in certain stories
● Writing creative stories
● Using technology to demonstrate understanding.
 
Furthermore, we will achieve new vocabulary as we learn about 
   TRADITIONAL GAMES in Honduras
 
…using possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns as we unfold the lesson:
Singular: my /mine, your /yours, his /his, her /hers, it /not used 
Plural: our/ours, your/yours, their/theirs
HW: Homework will depend on daily exercises or activities done in class.
Students will complete at home unfinished classwork.
 
However, students must review the lessons and practice the activities/exercises everyday.
 
Students can practice daily lessons and vocabulary at the following links:
Ms. Pia Girbal
ESL / SSL

MUSIC 7 (Feb. 13 -17)

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Congratulations to the Discovery Jazz Wolves and Discovery Choir for their OUTSTANDING performances at the AASCA Music Festival in Costa Rica , hosted by Lincoln School.

                            We are really proud of you

trofeo-aasca-2017

 

7th grade students will start a new song: “Imagine” by John Lennon. It will be played in duets too.

 

 

 

 

Art Feb 13-17

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Watercolor animal Portrait

Resultado de imagen para watercolor animal portrait

Objectives

  • Apply watercolors correctly
  • Use brush correctly
  • Review elements and principles of design

Once the sketch is finished onto the watercolor paper,students will begin to add several layers of watercolors using the previously used techniques during the  “ Watercolor Practice Exercise”.

MATH COURSE 2

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Week of Feb.13-17,2017

DATE LESSON/ACTIVITY
Mon. Feb.13, 2017  L.8.7 Solving Systems of Equations

Online Tutor

http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=ade&wcsuffix=0807&area=view

HW: IXL AA.2 IN 8TH GRADE LEVEL
Tues.

Feb.14, 2017

 L.8.8 Graphing Linear Inequalities

Online Tutor

http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=ade&wcsuffix=0808&area=view

HW: pg.444-445 #s 2-28 even

 
Wedn.

Feb.15, 2017

 Practice L.8.7 Solving Systems of Equations

CW: P.8.7 and E.8.7
Thurs. Feb.16, 2017 Practice L.8.8 Graphing Linear Inequalities

CW: P.8.8 and E.8.9
Fri.

Feb.17, 2017

 STEM PROJECT

Cereal box, 20 popsicle sticks, 20 yards of tape, 10 straws and a marble

 

IXL is also a part of the students’ weekly homework assignments. Each student must complete the assigned IXL activities during the week. This will be checked every Sunday evening. This week the students must complete: IXL Y.2 FOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 13

MAP TOOLKIT:

Do you want to improve your MAP scores?

Here is the math website:

http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/

www.prepdog.org

Physical Education February 13-17, 2017

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SEVENTH GRADE:

During this week, the students will work on developing the following fundamental skills of KICKBALL: throwing, kicking, catching and running. Students will put this knowledge to test in games. During the week, the students will also have a fitness test

REMINDER:

I would like to remind you that all students need to be dressed appropriately for the days that they have P.E. class. Students should refrain from using the following:

–  Dresses for the girls

–  Jeans (shorts or pants)

–  Crocks

–  Sandals

–  Boots

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

In order to participate in class activities and receive full credit for the class, students need to wear appropriate clothing for P.E. class.

GOALS: 

We will use the word RESPECT to set the main goals for the year.

Right to Learn – Every child has this right to be educated!

Effort – Win or lose, trying is the most important trait.

Safety – The number one priority each and every day!

Purpose – Understanding how the activity can benefit you.

Enthusiasm – Positive energy creates a positive environment!

Challenge – Challenge yourself to improve each day.

Trust/Teamwork – Work with and trust others, the result can be amazing!

RULES:

Have fun!

Candy, food, and/or gum – out of sight, out of mind!

Positive attitude!

Remain in supervised areas all the time!

Earth Science / Feb. 13 – Feb. 17

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DATE LESSON/ACTIVITY CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK QUIZ/TEST/PROJECT
Mon. Feb. 13, 2017 Work on Chapter Project –  Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Resources Debate

*Research:

1.       Definitions

2.       How are they obtained?

 Daily Task: Research the assigned information for your project.

HW: None

  
Tues. Feb. 14, 2017 11-3 Nuclear Energy

http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=cep&wcsuffix=5053&area=view

nuclear-energy-3-638

Chernobyl (Nuclear Meltdown):

http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx

 Daily Task: Read pg. 370-374, copy the vocabulary and the main idea

HW: Work not finished in class

  
Wed. Feb. 15, 2017 Work on Chapter Project –  Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Resources Debate

*Research:

1.       Process of producing energy

2.       Pros and Cons of your OWN resource

 Daily Task: Research the assigned information for your project.

HW: None

  
Thurs. Feb. 16, 2017 Work on Chapter Project –  Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Resources Debate

*Research:

1.       Pros and Cons of your OPPONENT’S resource

 Daily Task: Research the assigned information for your project.

HW: None

  
Fri. Feb. 17, 2017 11-4 Energy Conservation

http://energy4me.org/all-about-energy/sustainability/energy-conservation/

 Daily Task: Read pg. 375-378, copy the vocabulary and the main idea

HW: Work not finished in class

  

Español (13 al 17 de febrero)

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Día Tema Tarea Fecha de entrega
Lunes, martes y miércoles Los elementos del verso

(continuación)

 Realizar los ejercicios ortográficos de las páginas 48-49. Jueves 16 de febrero
 

Jueves 

Biblioteca Redacta un resumen sobre los caps. 50 al epílogo  de Blanca Olmedo.  

Miércoles 15 de febrero
Prepararse para el control de lectura del día miércoles de los capítulos 50 al epílogo.
Viernes Ortografía  

ESL /SSL

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   Week 26
Once more, on this week we will focus on reading, identifying the following as we read:
STORY SEQUENCE
MAIN IDEA
SUPPORTING DETAILS
Students will infer & predict as we read along.
Thus, being able to successfully answer to the who, what, where, when, and why as we analyze a story. These are some of the activities that we will do:
● Read Alouds / Guided Readings / Silent Reading
● Vocabulary enrichment exercises
● Mind Mapping / Concept Maps
● Discussion of idioms and colloquial expressions
● Reflexions on morals taught in certain stories
● Writing creative stories
● Using technology to demonstrate understanding.
 
Furthermore, we will achieve new vocabulary as we learn about 
   TRADITIONAL GAMES in Honduras
 
…using possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns as we unfold the lesson:
Singular: my /mine, your /yours, his /his, her /hers, it /not used 
Plural: our/ours, your/yours, their/theirs
Singular: mi/mío, tu/tuyo, su/suyo, su/no se acostumbra
Plural: nuestro/nuestro, su/suyo, su/suyo
HW: Homework will depend on daily exercises or activities done in class.
Students will complete at home unfinished classwork.
 
However, students must review the lessons and practice the activities/exercises everyday.
 
Students can practice daily lessons and vocabulary at the following links: