Today we got our test back and were able to take the Unit 4 pre-test. We also got our enrichment and remediation depending on if we made an 80% or not on the Unit 3 Test. HW: Finish your remediation/enrichment and enjoy your Halloween plans!
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Today there was a sub, but you were able to receive your Unit 4 Vocabulary and your Unit 4 Crossword. Monday we will look at our tests and receive remediation or enrichment. HW: Finish Vocabulary and Crossword
Today we turned in our Dust Bowl assignments, our Final Draft, and our Unit 3 Folder. We also took our Unit 3 Test and had a chance to make edible soil if we had an 'A' in the class. HW: Finish your Soil Layer Lab Sheet (see the below document for a word bank on page 1 if you need help)
Today we were able to work on our stations for a little bit then review playing kahoot! There are a lot of reminders and announcements today so please make sure you read it ALL: - FINAL draft of Dust Bowl Narrative is due TOMORROW - Unit 3 Folder is due TOMORROW - Unit 3 Test is TOMORROW -Soil stations due TOMORROW - Tellus Field Trip Permission Slips were due TODAY HW: Make sure that you are ready for everything to be turned in tomorrow as it is quite a lot. Most of it should already be done since you've had ample amount of time to complete each assignment
Today we reviewed our weathering tree map and then had a peer review our rough draft that was due today. We also got started on our soil stations! We will be finishing up those tomorrow if you are not completely done. HW: Work on your FINAL draft (due Thursday) of your Dust Bowl Narrative Study for your Unit 3 Test on Thursday Unit 3 Folder is due Thursday Field Trip forms are due TOMORROW!!! Wear black tomorrow for Red Ribbon Week!
Today we got our Unit 3 Quiz 2 back and went over it briefly. We also had time to work on Day 4 in class or start on rough drafts for our narrative. Remember that your final draft is due on THURSDAY! We will also take our Unit 3 Test on Thursday so make sure you are studying your notes. HW: Finish your rough draft since it is due tomorrow! Tellus permission slips are due WEDNESDAY Wear a hat tomorrow!
Please use the below resources along with the four printed articles in class to use to collect data for Day 4 and any unanswered questions you may have in your packet: Research Articles: Article 1: The Drought- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/dustbowl-drought/ Article 2: The New Deal- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/dustbowl-new-deal/ Article 3: Black Sunday- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/dustbowl-black-sunday/ Article 4: The Dust Bowl Article 1- (in class) Article 5: Dust Bowl 1934-1938 Article 2- (in class) Article 6: Dust Bowl Article 3- http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/scic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=SCIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Reference&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CCV2644150403 Article 7: On the Cause of the Dust Bowl Article 4- http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/AcademicJournalsDetailsPage/AcademicJournalsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Journals&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA115225688 (You have to download the file and make it a PDF in order to see the image) Article 8: Dust Bowl 2013- (in class) Research Sites: Site 1- http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DU011.html Site 2- http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/D/DU012.html Site 3- http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/photos/ Site 4- http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/dust-bowl-cause.htm
Today we looked at the current events for this week, and we were also able to take a quick quiz on soil and soil conservation. We also started on Day 4 of the Dust Bowl Activities. Remember you only need to research ONE of the topics depending on your birthday: Jan, Feb, March: Economy April, May, June: People July, Aug, Sep: Environment Oct, Nov, Dec: Government HW: Finish Day 4 Activities. Monday we will start writing our essay from the perspective of someone who went through the Dust Bowl, so be sure that you understand all of the components listed in your Dust Bowl Packet. Next week is Red Ribbon Week!! Below are the spirit days for next week: Monday: Wear Red Tuesday: Hat Day Wednesday: Wear Black Thursday: Wear Pink Friday: Pajama Day
Today we reviewed our weathering tree map again to make sure we will be good to go for our test next week. We also started on Day 3 of our Dust Bowl Activities. This information is important for you to collect because it will be used for your essay next week. HW: Finish Day 3 Activities
Today we finished Day 2 of our Dust Bowl Activities. I hope that the film was really eye opening and showed what life was like surviving the dust bowl. You should have finished all of your questions for Day 2 as we will complete Day 3 tomorrow. Make sure you bring your packet with you tomorrow! Miss something in the video? You can watch it again here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqlfsm_surviving-dust-bowl_shortfilms HW: Finish Day 2 Questions Bring signed permission slip and money for the Tellus trip by next Wednesday!
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