Literacy | work due |
In writing, students are finishing their realistic fiction writing unit. You should be able to see evidence of the work your child is doing everyday in his or her notebook and draft. In reading, we are continuing a reading unit on Investigating Characterization which will focus on reading volume and notebook entries. We are also in a Test Preparation unit for the 2020 ELA exam which will be held this year on March 25-26. jbrogan@is289.org | Please check your child’s notebooks to ensure that he/she is meeting or exceeding standards for plan and prepare for reading and writing. Students should be able to give you a tour of their notebook and teach you what they have been learning in class. Notebooks are checked periodically-- sometimes to sort and prepare for individual and small group instruction, other times with grades to be entered in Alma. Due Dates: Test Prep Packet #2- 3/12/2020 (all classes) Test Prep Packet #3-3/23/2020 (703), 3/24/2020 (701, 702) Realistic Fiction Final Draft and Draft Packet- 3/9/2020 (701, 703), 3/10 (702) |
Math | WORK DUE |
In March, students will be wrapping up Accentuate the Negative, operations with rational numbers unit. We will develop algorithm for multiplication and division of rational numbers, use order of operations and connect between properties of operations (such as distributive property) We will have a Pi week, March 9-13. During this week students will conduct an investigation to ‘discover’ Pi. They will also develop formulas for Circumference and Area of Circles. Following that week, we will begin Moving Straight Ahead, introduction to Linear Relationships. In this unit students will explore connections between 3 representations: tables, line graphs, and linear equations. They will also solidify their understanding of the distinction between linear proportional and linear non-proportional relationships. yberdichevsky@is289.org |
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Science | WORK DUE |
Students are completing their studies of Geology. As we learn about the features of the Earth and how they change over time, students will continue to develop questions about the Earth and its relationship to humans. During this process, they will conduct research, interpret evidence, and draw conclusions regarding a landform of their choice. Students will begin studying Matter and Energy by mid-March and should check out books from our science classroom library in order to preview the next unit’s material. Essential Questions: How do different natural phenomena change the surface of the earth over time? How have our planet's processes changed due to human activities, and how can we change our individual activities so that we are part of collective solutions to make our Earth habitable now and in the future? mmannino@is289.org | Homework for science can include:
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Social Studies | WORK DUE |
Students will be working on Unit Six: Settlements to Colonies with the enduring understanding that Colonization is a political and economic effort. The Thirteen Colonies were founded for distinct purposes, but developed a common identity over time. Essential Questions for Unit Six: Who has power? What do people value? Who is left out of the story? What is stronger: An Individual or a Community of people? mtodd@is289.org Check out the 7th Grade Family Resource! https://padlet.com/mtoddnyc/7th_Grade_Family_Resouces | You can expect a variety of homework assignments for the month. Homework can include:
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Spanish | WORK DUE |
This month, students will finish Unit 5: El fin de semana. Students speak and write about what they did over the weekend, and will write about what their peers did over the weekend. jkelly@is289.org |
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Advisory
This month, Advisory Students finish working on personal identity by sharing identity trees. Students will begin a series on healthy relationships. Relationships include: personal, academic, community, and romantic.