Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

AnnouncementMarch 5-6          No School   [Teacher In-service]
March 1-31        Home Visitations Begin
March 6              8th graders need to bring their $25
March 17-20      Outdoor Ed
March 22-29        Spring BreakMarch 20            End of QuarterMarch 30 -April 2  Spring Week of PrayerApril 2                 ½ DayApril 3                 Easter BreakApril 18               Spanish ChurchApril 22-25          Festival of the ArtsApril 26-28          8th grade trip



Due
March 12             Rules Comic Strip [Expository Writing]
March 12            35 Scripture


We will be leaving for Camp Kalaqua on Tuesday March 17 between 12 and 1pm. Students must come to school wearing their school uniforms

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Announcement

March 5-6          No School   [Teacher In-service]
March 1-31        Home Visitations Begin
March 6              8th graders need to bring their $25
March 17-20      Outdoor Ed
March 22-29        Spring BreakMarch 20            End of QuarterApril 2                 ½ DayApril 3                 Easter BreakApril 18               Spanish ChurchApril 22-25          Festival of the ArtsApril 26-28          8th grade trip


Due
March 9              Social Studies Project
March 9             Reading Plus
March 9             Favorite Scritpture Picture




Project Information
Step 1: Write down 3 topics that interest you [15 points]    Due Date February 19, 2015
Step 2: Find at least 3 resources                 [25 points]         Due Date February 20, 2015       
Step 3: Choose your research question [10 points]          Due Date February 23, 2015
Step 4: Draw a picture of something that symbolizes your project  [25 points] Due February 24, 2015
Step 5: Write down at least 10 facts [15 points]                 Due Date February 24, 2015
Step 6: Find a video at least 5 minutes or less about your topic  [15 pionts] Due February 24, 2015
Step 7: make a 10 point PowerPoint with pictures  [25 points] Due Date February 25, 2015
Step 8: Write your Bibliography information   [15 points] Due Date February 25, 2015
Example:
Internet Website Article: Author (Last Name, First Name) “Article Title.” Title of Website. Date of Access. Website URL Example: Dawe, James. “Jane Austen page.”. Jane Austen Website. 14 Mar, 2004

1.       It is known for a fact that a vehicle will run on water. There are a few things you would need to do in order to make your car run on tap water.

First, you need to rest proof your exhaust system. Most of the vehicles that run on water combine water and gas together making it a hybrid vehicle. It would only take a little bit of gas to keep your exhaust system dry so by using both gas and water you would eliminate the need for opening up the head to check the exhaust system. There are a lot of kits that people can buy on the market today that cost just under $200. These kits will allow you to convert your car into running with gas and water.

Example of not a lot of information provided:

2.       The process of turning water into fuel is based in science, but whether or not it will improve your gas mileage (as these sites claim) is debatable
Example of enough information
Clark, Josh.  "Can I convert my car to run on water?"  19 May 2008.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/water-fuel.htm>  27 January 2015
3.  Allen, Mike. “The Truth About Water-Powered Cars: Mechanic's Diary”  2 July 2008.  popularmechanics.com. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/gas-mileage/4271579
Step 9: Organize your document (beginning, middle and end)    [15 points] Due Date February 26, 2015
I.                    Beginning
II.                  Middle
III.                End
Step 10: Opening statement-State your main idea            [25 points] Due Date February 3, 2015
Yes, it is possible to run your current vehicle on water. However, you will need to build a  "water-burning hybrid" .  Which according to what I have read, the actual installation can actually be simple and parts to this engine can be constructed at home. According to M. Allen (3), “ The key is to take electricity from the car's electrical system to electrolyze water into a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, often referred to as Brown's Gas or HHO or oxyhydrogen.”
Step 11: Rough Draft that includes your Thesis Statement (your opinion that you proved)
 [50 points] Due Date February 27, 2015
Step 12: Final Draft         [100 points]        Due Date March 2, 2015
Step 13: Enter into WPPonline.com [10 points] Due Date March 2, 2015
Step 14: Create a game that goes along with your topic [20 points] Due March 3, 2015
Step 15: Create a 5 question quiz  [10 points] Due March 4, 2015
Step 16: Share in class   [25 points]          Due Date March 5, 2015

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Announcement

March 2-4          WrAp Testing
March 5-6          No School   [Teacher In-service]
March 1-31        Home Visitations Begin
March 6              8th graders need to bring their $25
March 17-20      Outdoor Ed

Due
March 3        WrAp Testing
March 3        Bible  Test   1st 30 Verses

Social Studies Project

Step 11: Rough Draft that includes your Thesis Statement (your opinion that you proved)
 [50 points] Due Date February 27, 2015
Step 12: Final Draft         [100 points]        Due Date March 2, 2015
Step 13: Enter into WPPonline.com [10 points] Due Date March 2, 2015
Step 14: Create a game that goes along with your topic [20 points] Due March 3, 2015

Step 15: Create a 5 question quiz  [10 points] Due March 4, 2015

March 8, 2015      Reading Plus

Monday, March 2, 2015

Monday, March 2, 2015

Announcement

March 2-4          WrAp Testing
March 5-6          No School   [Teacher In-service]
March 1-31        Home Visitations Begin
March 6              8th graders need to bring their $25
March 17-20      Outdoor Ed

Due
March 3, 2015       Language Arts Writing Assignment
                              1. Choose 1 Prompt
                                A. [[6th Grade] Think of a favorite object that you own. In a descriptive essay, use sensory details—words that tell how something looks, feels, tastes, smells, and sounds—to clearly describe this favorite object so that a classmate could picture it.
                                 B. [7th grade] Think about one favorite activity that you enjoy. For example, it could be playing a favorite sport or participating in a hobby. Write a composition in which you tell a friend how to do your favorite activity. Be sure to include all the details your friend will need to do the activity.
                                C.A role model is a person you look up to. Before you begin writing, think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire and why you admire this person
                                D. Imagine that you could give advice to someone—it could be someone you know personally, a historical figure, or a famous person living today. Write an essay that identifies the person and the advice you would give. Choose a familiar subject so that you can provide details and elaboration that explain why this person needs your advice.
                                E.[8th grade] Girls and boys often enjoy playing the same sport. Some people believe that girls and boys should be able to play on the same team. What is your opinion on this issue? Write an essay stating your opinion and supporting it with convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail

March 8, 2015      Reading Plus
March 3, 2015      Bible type 30 words