Humanities--Due November 1st

Period 3

Complete the last page of the mummy reading for today.  Organize your thoughts, evidence, and interpretation for our writing exercise on Thursday.

Periods 1 & 2

·      Complete notes for Section One, pages 38-40

·      Create a bar graph that compares the length to scale (use your fraction skills!)

·      Prepare a chart of the 10 longest rivers in the world

·      Create columns that include:

o  River Name

o  Location

o  Length in miles and kilometers

o  Countries Crossed

Science Update

Exam tomorrow on Unit 1: Scientific Method

Know the difference between and independent and dependent variable

Explain the difference between a test and trial

Identify the question, the independent, dependent, and control variable for an experiment

Place in order the Scientific Method

Vocabulary:  Data, Observation, Independent Variable, Control Variable, Dependent Variable, Hypothesis, Question

Science Fair
Due Friday: Review of Literature.  Please note you must have at least 1 reference for your experiment.  In order to go the city science fair you will need at least 12.

Turn in your variables for your experiment as soon as possible and please start your experiments at home.

The $10 fee for the display boards is due on Friday, no exceptions.  You have 8 choices of colors to choose from.  You do NOT need to purchase this board, it is not mandatory.

Humanities Homework-10/24/12

Period 1 & 2

Study for Exam!  This will be your end of unit assessment

Period 3

·      Complete notes for Section One, pages 38-40

·      Create a bar graph that compares the length to scale (use your fraction skills!)

·      Prepare a chart of the 10 longest rivers in the world

·      Create columns that include:

o  River Name

o  Location

o  Length in miles and kilometers

o  Countries Crossed

Science Fair Homework

DUE FRIDAY-Pick 1 Experiment

1.                        Question

2.                        Hypothesis

3.                        Materials

4.                        Procedure

Please TYPE or complete on LOOSE LEAF paper in the proper order

If you want to add your Variables to this list, feel free to do so.

Mr. Parsons

Global Studies--Homework

Assignments for character Nora

·      Create a plot of land in your garden

o  What do you want to plant?

o  How would you grow it?

o  How much money are you going to spend for seeds and equipment? (be realistic)

o  You might need to research this at home

·      Pick out 10 vocabulary words.  Use each new word in sentence.  Here are some examples:

infants  prams   gales     vegetating   stroke

declined      dignified      pioneers      hoeing

nostrils    miniatures   haphazard   domestic    

suspense       tragedy          startling developments 

tremolo       prescribed       refuge      cilantro

pantomime

Homework--Humanities 10/22/12

Periods 1 & 2

• Finish Section 3, pages 26-30
• Outline Notes
• Highlight Key Vocabulary
• Be sure to have a strong understanding of the Assyrian military

Here is a fun linke you can check out to help with understanding of Mesoptomia:
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078241332/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/student_web_activities.html

Here is a practice test:
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078241332/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/self-check_quizzes.html

Please leave a comment if you have questions.

Test will be Friday, we will review on Wednesday.

Mr. Parsons

Period 3
None for today.  Please work on Science Fair materials and procedures

Homework--Humanities, October 16, 2012

Periods 1 & 2
Finish the outline notes for Section 2, Mesopotamia up to page 19 "What Were City-States?"  Please make sure you have completed your table of contents and your notes are neat and organized.

Period 3
Finish mapping exercise for Thursday.  This is a quick review on the geography of Mesopotamia and will be a good study guide for your Unit Test #1 Next Week!!!  :)



Progress Reports
If you are unhappy with your current grade, please come see me.  This is more than likely due to missing work or under performing on a test or quiz.  We have plenty of time to work and get the outcomes you would like to see.  If you do not understand things, please ask me, I am here to help you do your best.  Your classmates may not give you all of the details you need.

Keeping working hard and good things will happen!

Mr. Parsons