1. 7 th Grade Independent Study Assignments Due Feb. 3 Trimester 2 Week 11 Instructor: Mrs. Darci Syfert-Busk

2. Schedule 8:30-9-PE 9-9:45-Science 9:45-10:15-History 10:15-RR Break 10:15-11-Math 11-11:30-Language Arts 11:30-Testing/Conference 12-2-Study Hall

3. Science Main Objectives This Week: (Language Objective) Be able to discuss the difference between the theories of evolution and creationism Know how the theory of evolution accounts for the diversity of species Know how the fossil record is used to support or dispute evolution and creationism Know what Darwin’s theory of evoltion is

4. Evolution Vs Creationism Creationism God created man, the world, and all that is in it Based on: Bible Evolution Man, the world and all that is in it came from a single-celled organism Based on: Studies of Darwin and other scientists

5. What is a theory?

6. Ch. PPT

7. Parent Letter We are starting a chapter in Science that focuses on the “theory” of evolution. We will also be discussing creationism as a valid opinion as well. I encourage you to read Chapter 11 before your child does. If you are uncomfortable with any content, or are concerned about it’s presentation, please call me so that we can discuss this. I would be glad to work with you on assignment adaptations if you feel this is needed. I have reserved 1-2 pm next Wednesday for meetings regarding this topic. Thanks so much for your continued support! Mrs. Syfert

8. Genetically Modified Food Essay www.myaccess.com Input rough draft into my access by next week

9. Science

10. World History Main Objectives This Week: -(Language Objective) Describe the effects of the plague on European society -Identify causes and effects of the 100 year war -Explain the importance of warfare developments created during this time

11. Bubonic Plague Bubonic plague video www.howstuffworks.co m

12. 100 Years War Who/What France and England Duke of Normandy….fought with the nobility of France over who “really” ruled the region Joan of Arc Share your info French peasant girl who led the French to victory Executed in 1431 Made a saint by the Catholic Church

13. Weapons of the Wars Longbow Gunpowder

14. Cause/Effect Cause Wars Effect Disappearance of feudalism Gunpowder=knights are obsolete You find 2 more (Pg. 336)

15. History-T2 Week 11 Assignments:  _____Read Ch. 10.3. Take Cornell Notes.  _____Ch. 10.3 Questions Pg. 337  _____Ch. 10.3 Workbook Pgs.  _____100 yr. War Cause Effect Web (Effect on Feudalism)  Grade_____  TW______

16. Housekeeping! PE Article PE Field Credits….5 by March 1 Holiday-Monday Grade/Packet History Language Arts Science Math PE Assignment Sheet

17. Math Objectives (Lang. Objective) Describe how you would use the slope formula to build a skate ramp Be able to use rise/run and the slope formula to figure out slope Be able to look at a graph and understand how it represents what happened in a specific situation

18. Graphing Quiz Term and Function 1. ______Cubic Graph 2. ______Linear Graph 3. ______Quadratic Graph 4. ______y=2x+7 5. ______y=2x+7 6. ______y=2x+7 A. B. C.

19. Slope of a Skate/Snowboard Ramp “abc new video shaun white crash” What kind of graph is this….linear, quadratic, or cubic???

20. Building a Skate Ramp Research: www.youtube.com www. Starting Next Week!

21. 7.7….7.8 Remember how to count slope?

22. 7 th Grade Independent Study T2 Week 11 Due: Feb. 24 TW=_______% Name____________ P.E. -5 PE Credits due by March 1 _____PE Log Grade______ TW________ Math ____Ch. 7 Lesson 7-All ____Ch. 7 Lesson 8-All ____Graphing Packet ____Research building a skate ramp…bring a site to share ____Workbook Lessons 7.7 and 7.8 ____www.go.hrw.com Lessons 7-7, 7-8 Parents MUST SIGN!! Parent Sign.____________ Grade__________ TW____________

23. Language Arts Objectives This Week: (Language Objective) Response to Literature-Write an essay analyzing how the characters in “Ribbons” and their relationship created the theme that the author wanted to convey Know what character traits are and how authors use them to make stories interesting Understand what Adjective Clauses are

24. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Video Response to Literature Character Analysis Discuss how Nag and Rikki’s character traits created the foundation for the rising action in Rikki Tikki Tavi. (Plot Map/Short Essay)

25. New Story….”Ribbons” Pg. 464-Video Standards Theme in a story Response to Literature -ious

26. Grammar Review Spelling ious Pg. 486

27. Language Arts-T2 Week 11 ASSIGNMENTS:  ______Read “Ribbons.” Pg. 464 Do questions Pg. 474.  ______Review and Assess Pg. 485 (#1,6 only)  ______Integrated Lang. Pg. 486  ______Theme Analysis (Response to Literature)  ______Rikki Character Comparison (Response to Literature-with plot map and paragraph)  ______Read at least 3 Chapters of Robin Hood. Write a summary of reading. Finish reading by March 14  Grade_______  TW_________

28. Testing Conferencing Science Ch. 14 Rikki Tikki Tavi Turn in work

29. New Spelling Pg. 12 Gu=“gw” Anguish languish