daily update – October 30

Social Studies 9-A

Project Work

Assignment: Ongoing work on “the corrupting nature of power” comic strips.

 

Social Studies 7

Chapter 2: Puzzling Pieces

Homework Assignment: View YouTube videos: Otzi Iceman, parts 1-4 (see previous Social Studies 7 blog entry) for links.  Collect evidence supporting the 4 theories of the Iceman’s occupation: herdsman, hunter, trader, warrior.

 

Math 7

Chapter 2: Fractions

Assignment: Chapter Review pp. 93-94 #3-7, 10-12

**IMPORTANT REMINDER: Chapter 2 Quiz – Thursday, Nov 1

 

Science 7

Chapter 3: Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems

In class Activity: read pp. 69-71 together; analyze land-use scenarios & discuss impact on habitat

Assignment: Read article, “Vinyards a Threat to Rare Species” (text p. 70). Do “Check Your Understanding” p. 71 #1-5.