Friday, May 31, 2013

STUDY GUIDES, English, Math, and Science.


English
Tuesday, June 11th 8:15-9:45 am 

*Read Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways with an emphasis on pages 128-150 and pages 74-79
*Be able to identify and describe the setting.
*Be able to write and create a different ending for 2 parts of the book. (2 paragraphs)
*Be able to summarize sections from Thea Stilton using your own words from the pages mentioned above.
*Using future tense to apply for a position on Mars for the voyage in 2023. Explain why he is the best candidate.
*Create a story with one important event that occurs on your new planet. Minimum of 3 paragraphs.
*Write about what you did to improve in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. 


Math 
Weds, June 12th  8:15-9:45 am 

*Calculate mean, median, mode, and range. http://youtu.be/A7MxGyEaN64
*Identify minimum and maximum. (notes)
*Be able to explain how to calculate mean, median, and range. http://youtu.be/1jVZi0cNHls
*Be able to give one example of the importance of using mean or average. (notes)
*Be able to weigh an object in mg using a scale http://youtu.be/FfuBO3-K8AQ
*Create a line plot using given data (notes)
*Covert mg to g. Convert g to kg. Explain how to convert mg to kg using the power of 10. (notes)
*Know the formula for perimeter of a square and triangle. http://youtu.be/5iz8JmKh0uM
*Know the formula for area parallelogram and triangle. Explain why the unit is squared. (unit²) Math Journal Volume II page 237 and 241. Show one example
*Explain why the parallelogram’s area is the same as a rectangle. Math Journal Volume II page 237 Show one example http://youtu.be/pc627vCeE4c
*Explain why the area of a triangle it is necessary to divide. Math Journal Volume II page 241 Show an example http://youtu.be/pyPki6EyAM8
*Know the formula for volume of a rectangular prism. Explain why the unit is cubed. (unitᶟ) Math Journal Volume II page 301.
*Review how to draw a cube Math Journal II page 294
*Measure the length, width and height of an object using mm. (notes)  
*Create a rectangular or square perimeter and area for the object with the dimensions in mm.  (notes)
*Create a rectangular prism or cube to fit the object with the dimensions in mm.  (notes) 



Science
Thurs. June 13th 8:15-9:45am

*Explain in detail the phases of the moon. Create a diagram to explain the phases of the moon. (notes) http://astro.unl.edu/naap/lps/animations/lps.html
*Explain the reason for seasons on Earth. Create a diagram to explain the reasons for seasons. (notes) http://astro.unl.edu/classaction/animations/coordsmotion/eclipticsimulator.html
*Compare and contrast 2 object in space and fill in a Venn Diagram.  http://youtu.be/ipgmqYrvdoo Students already researched two objects. (cubes and notes)
*Explain which technology is has been the most influential in space exploration (use notes from Planetarium and Fredy’s conference and reading article: The Astronomer’s Toolbox)
*Give concise reasons why humans should continue to explore space. (own conclusions using previous information and reading article: The Journey to Space)
*Describe difference between meteors, tektites, and rocks on Earth. Explain how meteors interact with Earth, how tektites are formed and use the notes from Fredy’s conference and the lab.
*Describe in detail their new planet with specific characteristics of space science.  
*Rate the best resource for collecting information and explain why. (Magazines, conferences, field trips, books, internet, and videos)
*Describe step-by-step how they created their new planet include what research was done and what planning/organization was needed. 


Student leave at 1:00 pm. On Friday, students leave at 10:40 am. 

Sociales: Tuesday, June 11th 10:15-11:45 
Spanish: Wednesday, June 12th 10:15-11:45
Pastoral: Thursday, June 13th 10:15-11:45