ELA- Mrs. Wells
For Mrs. Wells, we started the four-day week off in the library with a lesson focusing on determination and goals.We continued our work with poetry and analyzed Kobe Bryant’s epistolary, “Dear Basketball”. Students modeled his format with a poem of their own. Friday we had our weekly word quiz and reflected on Book #7.
Science- Mr. Hayes & Mr. Geringer
In science this week students continued to explore concepts of heat and the transfer of thermal energy.
Specific testing was done on whether or not different metals as well as different liquids absorbed thermal energy at differing rates.
Students in Mr. Geringer’s class will have a quiz over concepts of heat and energy transfer on Monday.
Social Studies- Dr. Rachal
In Dr. Rachal’s classes this week students will be completing the study guide for the Personal Finance final will be on February 28th. Students also began the culminating project for the unit (Career Research and presentation) on February 20th. The project is due on March 2nd. Economic Unit Homework was due this week for last names I-Z. Next Friday is the due date for A-H.
ELA- Mr. Gasparovic
In Mr. Gasparovic’s class, students started the week with a trip to the library with a lesson focusing on determination and goals. Later in the week, students turned their focus back to poetry and dove into a few poems, analyzing language, meaning, theme, and tone. As a reminder, Six Signposts sheets/novels (2) are due on March 2.
Social Studies- Mr. Gasparovic
In Mr. Gasparovic’s class, students learning about the correlation between education and future potential earnings by researching careers. Before our unit assessment on February 28, students will be given back all of their paperwork for the unit (along with a study guide) but also with a synthesis writing assignment which deals with newfound money, financial advice,pop culture and the lessons of Blank Check.
