Good Morning Guys/Gals,
Here is a list of OPTIONAL practice dates for the 6th/7th grade basketball team, 8th grade basketball, & morning workout group. Please arrive NO earlier than 8:45 a.m. Enter through the South alley (by KFC) gymnasium doors. Practice will run no later than 11:00 a.m. Make sure to have a ride or car pool. NO early arrival or late departure from any students. Here is a list of all the days.
All days scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, January 2, 2008
Thanks and I'll see you all soon,
Mr. A
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
WOD LIST updated
WOD #3
Directions: use the information below to fill in the matching term. You may only use each term only once & phrases may have changed.
WOD #1
HYPOTHESIS OBSERVATION ANALYSIS CONCLUSION
_______________________________________ an educated guess
_______________________________________ noticing details by using your sight, hearing, taste, feel, etc.
_______________________________________ using data to develop trends or behaviors
_______________________________________ final results
DECIDUOUS TAXONOMY CONIFEROUS FLORA AUTOTROPH HETEROTROPH EVOLUTION FAUNA
_______________________________________ organizing genres of music by rock, rap, etc.
_______________________________________ a maple tree, flower
_______________________________________ a spruce tree, fir, pine
_______________________________________ change over a long duration of time
_______________________________________ a squirrel
_______________________________________ a tulip
_______________________________________ organism that consumers other organisms
_______________________________________ organism creates its own food using the sun
POPULATION FACTORS CAPACITY EQUILIBRIUM DIVERSITY
_______________________________________ 20,000 mosquitoes at a picnic
_______________________________________ substance or material that has an affect on another
_______________________________________ maximum occupancy
_______________________________________ an equal balance between organisms
_______________________________________ variation
FOOD WEB COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOOD CHAIN
_______________________________________ a plants absorbs the sun, a beetle eats the plant, a bird eats the beetle
_______________________________________ the collection of all organisms and how they transfer energy to other organisms
_______________________________________ a group of two or more populations
_______________________________________ pencil, pen, calculator, etc.
COEVOLUTION COMPETITION PREDATOR PREY SYMBIOSIS INTERACTIONS
_______________________________________ actions or behaviors between two or more organisms
_______________________________________ mutualism, commensalisms, parasitism
_______________________________________ long term mutualistic relationship
_______________________________________ game of tic-tac-toe
_______________________________________ tiger
_______________________________________ worm
WOD #2
NICHE HABITAT ECOSYSTEM BIOME ABIOTIC BIOTIC
_______________________________________ any living organism such as a plant or animal
_______________________________________ nonliving such as light, wind, or water
_______________________________________ community (biotic) & its environment (abiotic)
_______________________________________ a nest and tree
_______________________________________ Chaparral
_______________________________________ the role of an organism in a habitat, for example, a beaver making a dam
MORTALITY LONGEVITY COMMUNITY SUCCESSION
_______________________________________ death
_______________________________________ progression from pioneer to climax/complex
_______________________________________ a group of humans & dogs
_______________________________________ the life expectancy of an organism
CLIMATE THERMOMETER HYGROMETER BAROMETER ALTIMETER
_______________________________________ used to measure the altitude, height above sea level
_______________________________________ used to measure the atmospheric pressure
_______________________________________ used to measure the humidity
_______________________________________ used to measure the amount of heat energy
_______________________________________ local weather
FUEL COMBUSTION ENERGY RENEWABLE NONRENEWABLE
_______________________________________ combustible substance used to create energy
_______________________________________ resource that is not renewable in your life
_______________________________________ burning a fuel & releasing energy, heat, gas
_______________________________________ resource that is replaceable in your life
_______________________________________ ability to do some kind of work
WOD #3
GEO- HYDRO- HELIO- THERMAL POWER TIDAL BIOMASS BIOFUEL TURBINE GENERATOR
_______________________________________ meaning Earth
_______________________________________ meaning Sun
_______________________________________ meaning water
_______________________________________ ability to change or exert control
_______________________________________ using living or dead biological matter as fuel
_______________________________________ meaning change of water level
_______________________________________ a propeller or rotor
_______________________________________ device used to build something
_______________________________________ living or dead matter used for combustion
_______________________________________ meaning the movement of heat
ALTERNATIVE CONSERVATION
_______________________________________ another object or choice
_______________________________________ maintaining the use of resources
QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT VARIABLE CONSTANT
_______________________________________ observations without numerical values
_______________________________________ observations with numerical values
_______________________________________ value that can be changes or fluctuates
_______________________________________ value that does not change because of factors
_______________________________________ input (math)
_______________________________________ output (math)
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE BIODEGRADEABLE
_______________________________________ remanufacture used material to a product
_______________________________________ material that will be used again
_______________________________________ using less of a material or product
_______________________________________ material that will return back to Earth
ARE YOU GOING STUDY? YES ___________NO ____________
Directions: use the information below to fill in the matching term. You may only use each term only once & phrases may have changed.
WOD #1
HYPOTHESIS OBSERVATION ANALYSIS CONCLUSION
_______________________________________ an educated guess
_______________________________________ noticing details by using your sight, hearing, taste, feel, etc.
_______________________________________ using data to develop trends or behaviors
_______________________________________ final results
DECIDUOUS TAXONOMY CONIFEROUS FLORA AUTOTROPH HETEROTROPH EVOLUTION FAUNA
_______________________________________ organizing genres of music by rock, rap, etc.
_______________________________________ a maple tree, flower
_______________________________________ a spruce tree, fir, pine
_______________________________________ change over a long duration of time
_______________________________________ a squirrel
_______________________________________ a tulip
_______________________________________ organism that consumers other organisms
_______________________________________ organism creates its own food using the sun
POPULATION FACTORS CAPACITY EQUILIBRIUM DIVERSITY
_______________________________________ 20,000 mosquitoes at a picnic
_______________________________________ substance or material that has an affect on another
_______________________________________ maximum occupancy
_______________________________________ an equal balance between organisms
_______________________________________ variation
FOOD WEB COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOOD CHAIN
_______________________________________ a plants absorbs the sun, a beetle eats the plant, a bird eats the beetle
_______________________________________ the collection of all organisms and how they transfer energy to other organisms
_______________________________________ a group of two or more populations
_______________________________________ pencil, pen, calculator, etc.
COEVOLUTION COMPETITION PREDATOR PREY SYMBIOSIS INTERACTIONS
_______________________________________ actions or behaviors between two or more organisms
_______________________________________ mutualism, commensalisms, parasitism
_______________________________________ long term mutualistic relationship
_______________________________________ game of tic-tac-toe
_______________________________________ tiger
_______________________________________ worm
WOD #2
NICHE HABITAT ECOSYSTEM BIOME ABIOTIC BIOTIC
_______________________________________ any living organism such as a plant or animal
_______________________________________ nonliving such as light, wind, or water
_______________________________________ community (biotic) & its environment (abiotic)
_______________________________________ a nest and tree
_______________________________________ Chaparral
_______________________________________ the role of an organism in a habitat, for example, a beaver making a dam
MORTALITY LONGEVITY COMMUNITY SUCCESSION
_______________________________________ death
_______________________________________ progression from pioneer to climax/complex
_______________________________________ a group of humans & dogs
_______________________________________ the life expectancy of an organism
CLIMATE THERMOMETER HYGROMETER BAROMETER ALTIMETER
_______________________________________ used to measure the altitude, height above sea level
_______________________________________ used to measure the atmospheric pressure
_______________________________________ used to measure the humidity
_______________________________________ used to measure the amount of heat energy
_______________________________________ local weather
FUEL COMBUSTION ENERGY RENEWABLE NONRENEWABLE
_______________________________________ combustible substance used to create energy
_______________________________________ resource that is not renewable in your life
_______________________________________ burning a fuel & releasing energy, heat, gas
_______________________________________ resource that is replaceable in your life
_______________________________________ ability to do some kind of work
WOD #3
GEO- HYDRO- HELIO- THERMAL POWER TIDAL BIOMASS BIOFUEL TURBINE GENERATOR
_______________________________________ meaning Earth
_______________________________________ meaning Sun
_______________________________________ meaning water
_______________________________________ ability to change or exert control
_______________________________________ using living or dead biological matter as fuel
_______________________________________ meaning change of water level
_______________________________________ a propeller or rotor
_______________________________________ device used to build something
_______________________________________ living or dead matter used for combustion
_______________________________________ meaning the movement of heat
ALTERNATIVE CONSERVATION
_______________________________________ another object or choice
_______________________________________ maintaining the use of resources
QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT VARIABLE CONSTANT
_______________________________________ observations without numerical values
_______________________________________ observations with numerical values
_______________________________________ value that can be changes or fluctuates
_______________________________________ value that does not change because of factors
_______________________________________ input (math)
_______________________________________ output (math)
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE BIODEGRADEABLE
_______________________________________ remanufacture used material to a product
_______________________________________ material that will be used again
_______________________________________ using less of a material or product
_______________________________________ material that will return back to Earth
ARE YOU GOING STUDY? YES ___________NO ____________
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Syllabus 12/15/08
Syllabus for the week of DECEMBER 15, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Review and Ecology Comprehensive Test.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
ECOLOGY PPP: Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere information should be included. Take time this week to make sure that review your past material and be sure that there is a theme with the rest of your slide. Remember that your personality should be reflected in your work. Due Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
REUSE PROJECT: A black leather belt will be sent home with each child. Please spend time with him/her to find an alternative use for the belt to teach them the idea of REUSE. Other material may be added or the belt may serve as an additional part to another object. Whether it is the primary or secondary component include all the details and materials needed to complete this product.
Monday: () Complete any unfinished reuse projects. Second part of class will be devoted to reviewing for the comprehensive test this Wednesday and Thursday. Remember that it will also include the WOD words up to last week. Use previous test to study both the chapter material and the vocabulary words.
HW: Study and complete any unfinished reusing projects.
Tuesday: () Review in class in groups of three or four.
HW: Study review sheet and WOD words.
Wednesday: () Part one of the Ecology comprehensive test.
HW: No homework.
Thursday: () Part two of the Ecology comprehensive test.
HW: New Year's Resolutions.
Friday: () Watching the movie "Pay It Forward"
HW: Create a digital copy of some science show over the break dealing with Ecology, Astronomy, or Chemistry. Include a five detailed summary, five vocabulary words from the video and five quiz questions about your your show.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Recycle plants or holiday trees at participating local establishments for mulch if you celebrate a holiday this break.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Enjoy the break.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Thanks to those who donated something to Adopt-A-Family.
* DONATION: Any old clothing to local places or friends to use.
* NEXT WEEK: Extra-credit videos
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Review and Ecology Comprehensive Test.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
ECOLOGY PPP: Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere information should be included. Take time this week to make sure that review your past material and be sure that there is a theme with the rest of your slide. Remember that your personality should be reflected in your work. Due Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
REUSE PROJECT: A black leather belt will be sent home with each child. Please spend time with him/her to find an alternative use for the belt to teach them the idea of REUSE. Other material may be added or the belt may serve as an additional part to another object. Whether it is the primary or secondary component include all the details and materials needed to complete this product.
Monday: () Complete any unfinished reuse projects. Second part of class will be devoted to reviewing for the comprehensive test this Wednesday and Thursday. Remember that it will also include the WOD words up to last week. Use previous test to study both the chapter material and the vocabulary words.
HW: Study and complete any unfinished reusing projects.
Tuesday: () Review in class in groups of three or four.
HW: Study review sheet and WOD words.
Wednesday: () Part one of the Ecology comprehensive test.
HW: No homework.
Thursday: () Part two of the Ecology comprehensive test.
HW: New Year's Resolutions.
Friday: () Watching the movie "Pay It Forward"
HW: Create a digital copy of some science show over the break dealing with Ecology, Astronomy, or Chemistry. Include a five detailed summary, five vocabulary words from the video and five quiz questions about your your show.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Recycle plants or holiday trees at participating local establishments for mulch if you celebrate a holiday this break.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Enjoy the break.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Thanks to those who donated something to Adopt-A-Family.
* DONATION: Any old clothing to local places or friends to use.
* NEXT WEEK: Extra-credit videos
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
2008-2009 Basketball Schedule
6th & 7th Grade Basketball Practice Schedule (updated 12/10/08)
Here is a list of the following days that the PJMS boys’ basketball team will be practicing. Most mornings consist of shooting, running plays, and exercise. Afternoons are typically devoted to plays, defense, and scrimmaging. It is important to attend all practices for us to become a team but I understand that there are other important priorities. I have shared with them that FAMILY, ACADEMIC/BEHAVIOR, & WELLNESS precede basketball. If you have any situations please email me and we can find a solution.
PHYSICALS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 1, 2008
FIRST GAME IS DECEMBER 1, 2008
a.m. = 6:50 – 8:50 a.m. Arrive at PE (alley) doors.
p.m. = 3:35 – 5:30 p.m. Depart from PE (alley) doors.
Monday, November 3 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, November 4 a.m./p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 p.m.
Thursday, November 6 p.m. PARENT MEETING 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7 a.m./p.m.
Monday, November 10 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, November 11 NO PRACTICE
Wednesday, November 12 p.m.
Thursday, November 13 p.m.
Friday, November 14 a.m./p.m.
Monday, November 17 a.m. HOME GAME vs. Park
Tuesday, November 18 a.m./p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 p.m.
Friday, November 21 a.m./p.m.
Monday, November 24 a.m./p.m. PHYSICALS ARE DUE 12/01!!!!
Tuesday, November 25 a.m./p.m. PHYSICALS ARE DUE 12/01!!!!
Wednesday, November 26 p.m. NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Friday, November 28 HAPPY POST-THANKSGIVING!!!
Monday, December 1 a.m. AWAY GAME vs. Highland Middle School
Tuesday, December 2 a.m AWAY GAME vs. Northlake WIN
Wednesday, December 3 p.m.
Thursday, December 4 AWAY GAME vs. Lincoln LOSS
Friday, December 5 a.m./p.m.
Monday, December 8 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 a.m. HOME GAME vs. Heritage WIN
Wednesday, December 10 AWAY GAME vs. Brooks
Thursday, December 11 AWAY GAME vs. MacArthur
Friday, December 12 a.m./p.m.
Monday, December 15 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, December 16 a.m.AWAY GAME vs. Unity
Wednesday, December 17 p.m.
Thursday, December 18 HOME GAME vs. Brooks
Friday, December 19
Monday, December 22 – Sunday, January 4 MR. APOSTOL MAY TRY AND SCHEDULE A FEW DAYS @ JULIAN TO SHOOT AROUND AND WORKOUT.
Monday, January 5 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, January 6 GAME HOME vs. Roosevelt (River Forest)
Wednesday, January 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 8 GAME HOME vs. Northlake
Friday, January 9 a.m./p.m. TEAM “BIG” BREAKFAST!!!
Monday, January 12 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, January 13 a.m. HOME GAME vs. Lincoln
Wednesday, January 14 p.m.
Thursday, January 15 AWAY GAME vs. Heritage
Friday, January 16 a.m./p.m.
Monday, January 19 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, January 20 a.m. PLAYOFFS!!!
Wednesday, January 21 *PLAYOFFS!!!
Thursday, January 22 *PLAYOFFS!!!
Friday, January 23
TEAM PARTY???
On days there may not be practice call each other and schedule a game at a gym or workout together. Teamwork continues outside of school as well.
Here is a list of the following days that the PJMS boys’ basketball team will be practicing. Most mornings consist of shooting, running plays, and exercise. Afternoons are typically devoted to plays, defense, and scrimmaging. It is important to attend all practices for us to become a team but I understand that there are other important priorities. I have shared with them that FAMILY, ACADEMIC/BEHAVIOR, & WELLNESS precede basketball. If you have any situations please email me and we can find a solution.
PHYSICALS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 1, 2008
FIRST GAME IS DECEMBER 1, 2008
a.m. = 6:50 – 8:50 a.m. Arrive at PE (alley) doors.
p.m. = 3:35 – 5:30 p.m. Depart from PE (alley) doors.
Monday, November 3 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, November 4 a.m./p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 p.m.
Thursday, November 6 p.m. PARENT MEETING 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7 a.m./p.m.
Monday, November 10 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, November 11 NO PRACTICE
Wednesday, November 12 p.m.
Thursday, November 13 p.m.
Friday, November 14 a.m./p.m.
Monday, November 17 a.m. HOME GAME vs. Park
Tuesday, November 18 a.m./p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 p.m.
Friday, November 21 a.m./p.m.
Monday, November 24 a.m./p.m. PHYSICALS ARE DUE 12/01!!!!
Tuesday, November 25 a.m./p.m. PHYSICALS ARE DUE 12/01!!!!
Wednesday, November 26 p.m. NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Friday, November 28 HAPPY POST-THANKSGIVING!!!
Monday, December 1 a.m. AWAY GAME vs. Highland Middle School
Tuesday, December 2 a.m AWAY GAME vs. Northlake WIN
Wednesday, December 3 p.m.
Thursday, December 4 AWAY GAME vs. Lincoln LOSS
Friday, December 5 a.m./p.m.
Monday, December 8 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 a.m. HOME GAME vs. Heritage WIN
Wednesday, December 10 AWAY GAME vs. Brooks
Thursday, December 11 AWAY GAME vs. MacArthur
Friday, December 12 a.m./p.m.
Monday, December 15 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, December 16 a.m.AWAY GAME vs. Unity
Wednesday, December 17 p.m.
Thursday, December 18 HOME GAME vs. Brooks
Friday, December 19
Monday, December 22 – Sunday, January 4 MR. APOSTOL MAY TRY AND SCHEDULE A FEW DAYS @ JULIAN TO SHOOT AROUND AND WORKOUT.
Monday, January 5 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, January 6 GAME HOME vs. Roosevelt (River Forest)
Wednesday, January 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 8 GAME HOME vs. Northlake
Friday, January 9 a.m./p.m. TEAM “BIG” BREAKFAST!!!
Monday, January 12 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, January 13 a.m. HOME GAME vs. Lincoln
Wednesday, January 14 p.m.
Thursday, January 15 AWAY GAME vs. Heritage
Friday, January 16 a.m./p.m.
Monday, January 19 a.m./p.m.
Tuesday, January 20 a.m. PLAYOFFS!!!
Wednesday, January 21 *PLAYOFFS!!!
Thursday, January 22 *PLAYOFFS!!!
Friday, January 23
TEAM PARTY???
On days there may not be practice call each other and schedule a game at a gym or workout together. Teamwork continues outside of school as well.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Syllabus 12/08/08
Syllabus for the week of DECEMBER 8, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Computers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Reuse project
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
ECOLOGY PPP: Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere information should be included. Take time this week to make sure that review your past material and be sure that there is a theme with the rest of your slide. Remember that your personality should be reflected in your work. Due Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
REUSE PROJECT: A black leather belt will be sent home with each child. Please spend time with him/her to find an alternative use for the belt to teach them the idea of REUSE. Other material may be added or the belt may serve as an additional part to another object. Whether it is the primary or secondary component include all the details and materials needed to complete this product.
Monday: (REDUCE) MEASURE THE GROWTH OF YOUR PLANT, WATER, AND RECORD YOUR DATA ALL WEEK. Finish your Ecology PPP. Extra-credit presentation to be used for critiquing and ideas.
HW: No homework.
Tuesday: (REUSE) Finish your Ecology PPP.
HW: Ecology Review packet. Due Friday, December 12, 2008.
Wednesday: (RECYCLE) Ecology PPP are due today.
HW: Ecology Review packet. Due Friday, December 12, 2008.
Thursday: (BIODEGRADEABLE) What can we do to save our planet? What are the 3 R's? Reuse a belt from class, choose a belt design and construct.
HW: Ecology Review packet. Due Friday, December 12, 2008.
Friday: (CONSERVATION) Cont. construction project. What other materials could we reuse?
HW: Review your WOD words.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Shop at consignment stores or use hand-me-downs to conserve resources.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): None
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Adopt-a-family- read letter and please assist us with this service project (DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008)
* DONATION: None
* NEXT WEEK: Ecology TEST and Introduction to Astronomy
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Computers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Reuse project
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
ECOLOGY PPP: Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere information should be included. Take time this week to make sure that review your past material and be sure that there is a theme with the rest of your slide. Remember that your personality should be reflected in your work. Due Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
REUSE PROJECT: A black leather belt will be sent home with each child. Please spend time with him/her to find an alternative use for the belt to teach them the idea of REUSE. Other material may be added or the belt may serve as an additional part to another object. Whether it is the primary or secondary component include all the details and materials needed to complete this product.
Monday: (REDUCE) MEASURE THE GROWTH OF YOUR PLANT, WATER, AND RECORD YOUR DATA ALL WEEK. Finish your Ecology PPP. Extra-credit presentation to be used for critiquing and ideas.
HW: No homework.
Tuesday: (REUSE) Finish your Ecology PPP.
HW: Ecology Review packet. Due Friday, December 12, 2008.
Wednesday: (RECYCLE) Ecology PPP are due today.
HW: Ecology Review packet. Due Friday, December 12, 2008.
Thursday: (BIODEGRADEABLE) What can we do to save our planet? What are the 3 R's? Reuse a belt from class, choose a belt design and construct.
HW: Ecology Review packet. Due Friday, December 12, 2008.
Friday: (CONSERVATION) Cont. construction project. What other materials could we reuse?
HW: Review your WOD words.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Shop at consignment stores or use hand-me-downs to conserve resources.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): None
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Adopt-a-family- read letter and please assist us with this service project (DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008)
* DONATION: None
* NEXT WEEK: Ecology TEST and Introduction to Astronomy
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Syllabus 12/1/08
Syllabus for the week of DECEMBER 1, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Alternative Resources & Media Center Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
ECOLOGY PPP: Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere information should be included. Take time this week to make sure that review your past material and be sure that there is a theme with the rest of your slide. Remember that your personality should be reflected in your work. Due Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
REUSE PROJECT: A black leather belt will be sent home with each child. Please spend time with him/her to find an alternative use for the belt to teach them the idea of REUSE. Other material may be added or the belt may serve as an additional part to another object. Whether it is the primary or secondary component include all the details and materials needed to complete this product. Due Monday, December 8, 2008.
Monday: (QUALITATIVE) Report to the Media Center. Work on slides related to the following topics: Pollution, Resources (Non-Renewable & Renewable), Alternative Resources, & 3 R's.
HW: Scientific Process WS. Explain or give an example for each section.
Tuesday: (QUANTITATIVE) Discuss the Scientific Process & Lab Reports. How do you create a lab report (experiment)? What does each section mean? What is the purpose of Science? Giant Greens Project. What does the class think causes a plant to grow? List the variables (factors) and choose which one to experiment on tomorrow. Write down what you believe will happen if you adjust one of them (Hypothesis).
HW: #1) Write a story about what the future will look like in 10, 20, 50, or 100 years. Include all aspects of life and include WHY these things have occured. Due tomorrow. #2)List as many variables that could change the growth of the plant. Due Thursday 12/4/08.
Wednesday: (INDEPENDENT/DEPENDENT) Report to the Media Center. Work on a slide BIOSPERE slide on "What Will the Future Look Like?". This slide should include a story detailing what you see the future looking like AND what caused it to become this way. PPP is due next week Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
HW: (look at #2 homework from Tuesday)
Thursday: (VARIABLE) Plant your tomato plant. What are factors, variables, & constants? How do they relate to our experiment and our hypotheis. Create an "If, then..." statement about the plant growth. Begin creating a template of a table that can be used to gather your data on the plant growth. Choose the variable that will be used and whether your data is qualitative or quantitative.
HW: Create the table (electronic if you can) from class to monitor the progress of your plant growth until our last day before winter break. HARDER: Create two tables, one with quantitative observations and another with qualitative observations.
Friday: (CONSTANT) Report to the Media Center. Final Class period to work on your PPP on Ecology.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Shop consignment store or use hand-me-downs to conserve resources.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): None
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Adopt-a-family- read letter and please assist us with this service project
* DONATION: None
* NEXT WEEK: Reduce, REUSE, Recycle Project.
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Alternative Resources & Media Center Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
ECOLOGY PPP: Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere information should be included. Take time this week to make sure that review your past material and be sure that there is a theme with the rest of your slide. Remember that your personality should be reflected in your work. Due Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
REUSE PROJECT: A black leather belt will be sent home with each child. Please spend time with him/her to find an alternative use for the belt to teach them the idea of REUSE. Other material may be added or the belt may serve as an additional part to another object. Whether it is the primary or secondary component include all the details and materials needed to complete this product. Due Monday, December 8, 2008.
Monday: (QUALITATIVE) Report to the Media Center. Work on slides related to the following topics: Pollution, Resources (Non-Renewable & Renewable), Alternative Resources, & 3 R's.
HW: Scientific Process WS. Explain or give an example for each section.
Tuesday: (QUANTITATIVE) Discuss the Scientific Process & Lab Reports. How do you create a lab report (experiment)? What does each section mean? What is the purpose of Science? Giant Greens Project. What does the class think causes a plant to grow? List the variables (factors) and choose which one to experiment on tomorrow. Write down what you believe will happen if you adjust one of them (Hypothesis).
HW: #1) Write a story about what the future will look like in 10, 20, 50, or 100 years. Include all aspects of life and include WHY these things have occured. Due tomorrow. #2)List as many variables that could change the growth of the plant. Due Thursday 12/4/08.
Wednesday: (INDEPENDENT/DEPENDENT) Report to the Media Center. Work on a slide BIOSPERE slide on "What Will the Future Look Like?". This slide should include a story detailing what you see the future looking like AND what caused it to become this way. PPP is due next week Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
HW: (look at #2 homework from Tuesday)
Thursday: (VARIABLE) Plant your tomato plant. What are factors, variables, & constants? How do they relate to our experiment and our hypotheis. Create an "If, then..." statement about the plant growth. Begin creating a template of a table that can be used to gather your data on the plant growth. Choose the variable that will be used and whether your data is qualitative or quantitative.
HW: Create the table (electronic if you can) from class to monitor the progress of your plant growth until our last day before winter break. HARDER: Create two tables, one with quantitative observations and another with qualitative observations.
Friday: (CONSTANT) Report to the Media Center. Final Class period to work on your PPP on Ecology.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Shop consignment store or use hand-me-downs to conserve resources.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): None
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Adopt-a-family- read letter and please assist us with this service project
* DONATION: None
* NEXT WEEK: Reduce, REUSE, Recycle Project.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Syllabus 11/24/08
Syllabus for the week of November 24, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Alternative Resources.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (ALTERNATIVE)
Make a table of each of the alternative resources. Fill in definitions and pros & cons for each of the alternative resources.
HW: Draw a picture of a future home with five major factors that your home would have in order to conserve resources. Include an explanation of each of the five features and how they will work.
Tuesday: (CONSERVATIVE)
Why are you thankful for science? Write a brief poem, story, comic strip of why you appreciate some science.
HW: No homework.
Wednesday: () No school - Happy Institute Day!!!
HW: Enjoy your day off.
Thursday: () No school - Happy Thanksgiving!!!
HW: Eat & enjoy your dinner today with your family.
Friday: () No school - Happy Day After Thanksgiving!!!
HW: Shop til you drop.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Search for eco-friendly products
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S):
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Adopt-a-family
* DONATION: None
* NEXT WEEK:
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Alternative Resources.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (ALTERNATIVE)
Make a table of each of the alternative resources. Fill in definitions and pros & cons for each of the alternative resources.
HW: Draw a picture of a future home with five major factors that your home would have in order to conserve resources. Include an explanation of each of the five features and how they will work.
Tuesday: (CONSERVATIVE)
Why are you thankful for science? Write a brief poem, story, comic strip of why you appreciate some science.
HW: No homework.
Wednesday: () No school - Happy Institute Day!!!
HW: Enjoy your day off.
Thursday: () No school - Happy Thanksgiving!!!
HW: Eat & enjoy your dinner today with your family.
Friday: () No school - Happy Day After Thanksgiving!!!
HW: Shop til you drop.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Search for eco-friendly products
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S):
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Adopt-a-family
* DONATION: None
* NEXT WEEK:
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Syllabus 11/17/08
Syllabus for the week of November 17, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: WOD rescheduled to this MONDAY. Pollution and Alternative Resources.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (GEO-/HYDRO-/HELIO-)
WOD #2 TEST!!!
HW: No homework.
Tuesday: (THERMAL/POWER)
How does nonrenewable energy relate to pollution? What determines a pollution? What types of pollution are there? Being with Soil & Other pollutions. In class worksheet should be completed.
HW: Air & Water pollution worksheet (two sheets)
Wednesday: (TIDAL/WAVE)
Reveiew Air & Water pollution worksheets. What are Renewable resources? What types are there? Where are have you seen any of these renewable resources?
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (BIOMASS/BIOFUEL)
What is a Microecosystem? Build your own microecosystem out of a two liter bottle, substratum, and some seeds.
HW: Renewable Energy worksheet.
Friday: (TURBINE/GENERATOR) Report to Media Center immediately
Review answers to Renewable Energy worksheet. Use the time in the media center to create a slide on Ecosystem. For example large scale polution and story, nonrenewable & renewable, or alternative resources.
HW: No homework.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Keep thermostat a degree of two lower to save money and reduce energy use.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S):
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Next week Monday is our advisory breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Remember to bring your item
* DONATION: Seeds or bulbs to plant for Thursday
* NEXT WEEK:
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: WOD rescheduled to this MONDAY. Pollution and Alternative Resources.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (GEO-/HYDRO-/HELIO-)
WOD #2 TEST!!!
HW: No homework.
Tuesday: (THERMAL/POWER)
How does nonrenewable energy relate to pollution? What determines a pollution? What types of pollution are there? Being with Soil & Other pollutions. In class worksheet should be completed.
HW: Air & Water pollution worksheet (two sheets)
Wednesday: (TIDAL/WAVE)
Reveiew Air & Water pollution worksheets. What are Renewable resources? What types are there? Where are have you seen any of these renewable resources?
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (BIOMASS/BIOFUEL)
What is a Microecosystem? Build your own microecosystem out of a two liter bottle, substratum, and some seeds.
HW: Renewable Energy worksheet.
Friday: (TURBINE/GENERATOR) Report to Media Center immediately
Review answers to Renewable Energy worksheet. Use the time in the media center to create a slide on Ecosystem. For example large scale polution and story, nonrenewable & renewable, or alternative resources.
HW: No homework.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Keep thermostat a degree of two lower to save money and reduce energy use.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S):
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Next week Monday is our advisory breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Remember to bring your item
* DONATION: Seeds or bulbs to plant for Thursday
* NEXT WEEK:
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Syllabus 11/10/08
Syllabus for the week of November 10, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Ecosystems continued & computers on Thursday, November 6th. Test should be coming home Tuesday. RETAKE WEDNESDAY FOR POPULATION/COMMUNITY TEST!!!
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (FUEL) Notes on Resources. What types of resources are there? How is it used?
HW: Fossil fuels and resources worksheet.
Tuesday: (COMBUSTION) NO SCHOOL!!!
HW: No homework.
Wednesday: (ENERGY) STUDY SESSION FOR WOD #2
Review Monday's worksheet. Continue notes on fossil fuels and energy? What is energy? How are fossil fuels turned into energy?
HW: Study WOD #2 words. This includes all of the words from WOD #1
Thursday: (RENEWABLE) WOD #2
HW: No homework.
Friday: (NONRENEWABLE) Field trip
Rememeber to be on time and bring lunch money if needed.
HW: No homework.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Keep thermostat a degree of two lower to save money and reduce energy use.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): We still need THREE parents for emergency caller. Please email.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Please bring in small toiletries and fun stuff for the troops to advisory
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Alternative Energy & Media Center 11/21/08
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Ecosystems continued & computers on Thursday, November 6th. Test should be coming home Tuesday. RETAKE WEDNESDAY FOR POPULATION/COMMUNITY TEST!!!
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (FUEL) Notes on Resources. What types of resources are there? How is it used?
HW: Fossil fuels and resources worksheet.
Tuesday: (COMBUSTION) NO SCHOOL!!!
HW: No homework.
Wednesday: (ENERGY) STUDY SESSION FOR WOD #2
Review Monday's worksheet. Continue notes on fossil fuels and energy? What is energy? How are fossil fuels turned into energy?
HW: Study WOD #2 words. This includes all of the words from WOD #1
Thursday: (RENEWABLE) WOD #2
HW: No homework.
Friday: (NONRENEWABLE) Field trip
Rememeber to be on time and bring lunch money if needed.
HW: No homework.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Keep thermostat a degree of two lower to save money and reduce energy use.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): We still need THREE parents for emergency caller. Please email.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Please bring in small toiletries and fun stuff for the troops to advisory
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Alternative Energy & Media Center 11/21/08
Sunday, November 2, 2008
11/3/08
Syllabus for the week of November 3, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Ecosystems continued & computers on Thursday, November 6th. Test should be coming home Tuesday. RETAKE WEDNESDAY FOR POPULATION/COMMUNITY TEST!!!
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (CLIMATE) Review Biome worksheet. Submit your biome map. Begin research of your selected biome using the resources in class and personal experiences.
HW: Research the 10 characteristics of one biome that you have selected from class. Water biomes, wetlands, and alpine tundra may be harder to research if you like a challenge.
Tuesday: (THERMOMETER) Break into groups based on your biome and complete the list of characteristics on butcher paper. Rotate around the room and complete the other nine plus biome information.
HW: Rewrite your handwritten table or enter the information from class on biomes in to your electronic table. Homework Due Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Wednesday: (HYGROMETER) Natural Disasters and Disease. How do major events affect biomes? What major events drastically changed cities/villages/regions in the world? Create a list and choose one to research more on.
HW: Continue to work on your table of the biomes. Find more information on your selected major disaster or event that affect some region of the world. Domestic events are okay, but you can challenge yourself with an international one. Due Friday, November 7, 2008.
Thursday: (BAROMETER) Media Center. Create an additional slide on Ecosystems. Try to include the photo of yourself on vacation in one of the slides. Remember to be informative and include your personality.
HW: Contiune the research of the major disaster.
Friday: (ALTIMETER) Share and discuss the disasters of each biome. What effect did it have on the area?
HW: No homework.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Bring in any outside house plants inside if you still can.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): We still need THREE parents for emergency caller. Please email.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.:
* DONATION: Please bring in small toiletries and fun stuff for the troops to advisory
* NEXT WEEK: Resources and Energy.
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Ecosystems continued & computers on Thursday, November 6th. Test should be coming home Tuesday. RETAKE WEDNESDAY FOR POPULATION/COMMUNITY TEST!!!
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (CLIMATE) Review Biome worksheet. Submit your biome map. Begin research of your selected biome using the resources in class and personal experiences.
HW: Research the 10 characteristics of one biome that you have selected from class. Water biomes, wetlands, and alpine tundra may be harder to research if you like a challenge.
Tuesday: (THERMOMETER) Break into groups based on your biome and complete the list of characteristics on butcher paper. Rotate around the room and complete the other nine plus biome information.
HW: Rewrite your handwritten table or enter the information from class on biomes in to your electronic table. Homework Due Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Wednesday: (HYGROMETER) Natural Disasters and Disease. How do major events affect biomes? What major events drastically changed cities/villages/regions in the world? Create a list and choose one to research more on.
HW: Continue to work on your table of the biomes. Find more information on your selected major disaster or event that affect some region of the world. Domestic events are okay, but you can challenge yourself with an international one. Due Friday, November 7, 2008.
Thursday: (BAROMETER) Media Center. Create an additional slide on Ecosystems. Try to include the photo of yourself on vacation in one of the slides. Remember to be informative and include your personality.
HW: Contiune the research of the major disaster.
Friday: (ALTIMETER) Share and discuss the disasters of each biome. What effect did it have on the area?
HW: No homework.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Bring in any outside house plants inside if you still can.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): We still need THREE parents for emergency caller. Please email.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.:
* DONATION: Please bring in small toiletries and fun stuff for the troops to advisory
* NEXT WEEK: Resources and Energy.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Syllabus 10/27/08
Syllabus for the week of October 27, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: POPULATION/COMMUNITY TEST & cont. Ecosystem
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (MORTALITY) Discuss vacations & pictures from your vacations and label them on a class map where each type of biome is located in the world. Keep pictures to add to your slide later next week. Begin Study Guide with a partner.
HW: Complete Study Guide.
Tuesday: (LONGEVITY) STUDY SESSION FOR TEST AT LUNCH FOR PERIODS 3 & 4!!!
Review study guide.
HW: Study population & community study guide.
Wednesday: (COMMUNITY) STUDY SESSION FOR TEST AT LUNCH FOR PERIODS 7, 8, & 9!!!
POPULATION & COMMUNITY TEST.
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (SUCCESSION) Ecological Succesion. Have forest plants and animals always existed? What characteristics determine a biome?
HW: Ecological Succession wks.
Friday: (BIOME) Read Chapter 2 in the Environmental Science textbook and complete the Chapter Review Questions 1-20 in class.
HW: Use a blank map of the world to create a biome map identifying each of the biome in the textbook. [HARDER- Use a single continent map and create a similar map identifying each biome and major cities]
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Bring in any outside house plants inside if you still can.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): We still need four parents for emergency caller. Please email.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Breakfast Thursday. Please arrive at 8:00 am and bring a healthy snack to class.
* DONATION: Used or new winter coats
* NEXT WEEK: Ecosystems continued & computers on Thursday, November 6th.
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: POPULATION/COMMUNITY TEST & cont. Ecosystem
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
Monday: (MORTALITY) Discuss vacations & pictures from your vacations and label them on a class map where each type of biome is located in the world. Keep pictures to add to your slide later next week. Begin Study Guide with a partner.
HW: Complete Study Guide.
Tuesday: (LONGEVITY) STUDY SESSION FOR TEST AT LUNCH FOR PERIODS 3 & 4!!!
Review study guide.
HW: Study population & community study guide.
Wednesday: (COMMUNITY) STUDY SESSION FOR TEST AT LUNCH FOR PERIODS 7, 8, & 9!!!
POPULATION & COMMUNITY TEST.
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (SUCCESSION) Ecological Succesion. Have forest plants and animals always existed? What characteristics determine a biome?
HW: Ecological Succession wks.
Friday: (BIOME) Read Chapter 2 in the Environmental Science textbook and complete the Chapter Review Questions 1-20 in class.
HW: Use a blank map of the world to create a biome map identifying each of the biome in the textbook. [HARDER- Use a single continent map and create a similar map identifying each biome and major cities]
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Bring in any outside house plants inside if you still can.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): We still need four parents for emergency caller. Please email.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Breakfast Thursday. Please arrive at 8:00 am and bring a healthy snack to class.
* DONATION: Used or new winter coats
* NEXT WEEK: Ecosystems continued & computers on Thursday, November 6th.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Syllabus 10/20/08
Syllabus for the week of October 20, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: RETAKE WEDNESDAY and Introduction to Ecosystem.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
PREDATOR/PREY GAME: ALL school rules will always apply. Game ends 10/22/08
Rule 1: No playing in the school building.
Rule 2: No playing in gym or the bus.
Rule 3: Tell Mr. Apostol the following morning who is out.
Rule 4: Anyone wearing 50% red on their shirt (Tuesday) is camouflaged from predators.
Rule 5: Anyone who is wearing gym shoes (Monday) is extremely fast and cannot be tagged.
Rule 6:
Monday: (HABITAT) MEDIA CENTER Work on fixing your organism and population slides. If you already completed these two then continue onto community and food webs.
HW: No homework unless you need to come to the media center in the morning.
Tuesday: (NICHE) What is Habitat and Niche? What is an Ecosystem (biome)? Begin worksheet.
HW: Finish Ecosystem worksheet from class.
Wednesday: (ECOSYSTEM) RETAKE WEDNESDAY AT LUNCH FOR WOD #1
What is biogeochemical? The Nitrogen Cycle, Carbon Cycle, and Water Cycle. HW: Biogeochemical worksheet
Thursday: (BIOME) HALF DAY - CONFERENCE DAY
What makes a biome different then the others?
HW: No homework.
Friday: (BIOTIC/ABIOTIC) HALF DAY
What makes a biome different then the others?
HW: Bring a photo of you in some international or domestic city. Label with a heading, city, and biome it represents. Due Monday, 10/27/08. This photo may possibly not be returned.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Make some door sock to reduce the amount of heat loss from your house.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Fall Conferences this Thursday.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Ecosystems
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: RETAKE WEDNESDAY and Introduction to Ecosystem.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
PREDATOR/PREY GAME: ALL school rules will always apply. Game ends 10/22/08
Rule 1: No playing in the school building.
Rule 2: No playing in gym or the bus.
Rule 3: Tell Mr. Apostol the following morning who is out.
Rule 4: Anyone wearing 50% red on their shirt (Tuesday) is camouflaged from predators.
Rule 5: Anyone who is wearing gym shoes (Monday) is extremely fast and cannot be tagged.
Rule 6:
Monday: (HABITAT) MEDIA CENTER Work on fixing your organism and population slides. If you already completed these two then continue onto community and food webs.
HW: No homework unless you need to come to the media center in the morning.
Tuesday: (NICHE) What is Habitat and Niche? What is an Ecosystem (biome)? Begin worksheet.
HW: Finish Ecosystem worksheet from class.
Wednesday: (ECOSYSTEM) RETAKE WEDNESDAY AT LUNCH FOR WOD #1
What is biogeochemical? The Nitrogen Cycle, Carbon Cycle, and Water Cycle. HW: Biogeochemical worksheet
Thursday: (BIOME) HALF DAY - CONFERENCE DAY
What makes a biome different then the others?
HW: No homework.
Friday: (BIOTIC/ABIOTIC) HALF DAY
What makes a biome different then the others?
HW: Bring a photo of you in some international or domestic city. Label with a heading, city, and biome it represents. Due Monday, 10/27/08. This photo may possibly not be returned.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Make some door sock to reduce the amount of heat loss from your house.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Fall Conferences this Thursday.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Ecosystems
Monday, October 13, 2008
Syllabus 10/14/08
Syllabus for the week of October 14, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Review Blue Planet movie notes and review for WOD TEST
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
PREDATOR/PREY GAME: ALL school rules will always apply.
Rule 1: No playing in the school building.
Rule 2: No playing in gym or the bus.
Rule 3: Tell Mr. Apostol the following morning who is out.
Rule 4: Anyone wearing 50% red on their shirt (Tuesday) is camouflaged from predators.
Rule 5: TBA
Rule 6: TBA
Monday: NO SCHOOL - COLUMBUS DAY ()
HW: Show up tomorrow.
Tuesday: () Review notes from the Blue planet video with a partner. Review WOD list in groups of four. Bring in your WOD words this week from your notebook (typed preferrable) to study this week.
HW: Make sure you have all of your words. Check blog on Monday for a complete list of words.
Wednesday: () Go through the Power Point slide outline. Use this time to review your notes and worksheets to create a two or three slides. Tomorrow we will be using computers to place them in your power point. Review WOD list as a class.
HW: Complete at least one Power Point slide outline.
Thursday: () STUDY SESSION AT LUNCH!
MEDIA CENTER (computers) Place your hard copy template of your slide into your Power Point.
HW: Study your WOD list.
Friday: STUDY SESSION AT LUNCH!
WOD TEST, WOD TEST, WOD TEST.()
HW: Make one more slide for Monday in the Media Center.
Core Extension: HEALTH SCHEDULE. See you all in seven weeks.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students):
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return Field trip slip
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Conferences
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Review Blue Planet movie notes and review for WOD TEST
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
PREDATOR/PREY GAME: ALL school rules will always apply.
Rule 1: No playing in the school building.
Rule 2: No playing in gym or the bus.
Rule 3: Tell Mr. Apostol the following morning who is out.
Rule 4: Anyone wearing 50% red on their shirt (Tuesday) is camouflaged from predators.
Rule 5: TBA
Rule 6: TBA
Monday: NO SCHOOL - COLUMBUS DAY ()
HW: Show up tomorrow.
Tuesday: () Review notes from the Blue planet video with a partner. Review WOD list in groups of four. Bring in your WOD words this week from your notebook (typed preferrable) to study this week.
HW: Make sure you have all of your words. Check blog on Monday for a complete list of words.
Wednesday: () Go through the Power Point slide outline. Use this time to review your notes and worksheets to create a two or three slides. Tomorrow we will be using computers to place them in your power point. Review WOD list as a class.
HW: Complete at least one Power Point slide outline.
Thursday: () STUDY SESSION AT LUNCH!
MEDIA CENTER (computers) Place your hard copy template of your slide into your Power Point.
HW: Study your WOD list.
Friday: STUDY SESSION AT LUNCH!
WOD TEST, WOD TEST, WOD TEST.()
HW: Make one more slide for Monday in the Media Center.
Core Extension: HEALTH SCHEDULE. See you all in seven weeks.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students):
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return Field trip slip
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Conferences
Monday, October 6, 2008
Syllabus 10/6/08
Syllabus for the week of October 6, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Community (continued): Food/Energy Pyramid, Organism interactions & Game Predator/Prey.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: () Review student international city, current population, local/typical meal including appetizer and dessert, current event involving science. Organism interactions: Food Pyramid (change in # of organisms and energy change in energy)
HW: Place the following terms in a large pyramid (include pictures): HERBIVORE, OMNIVORE, CARNIVORE, DETRIVORE, PRIMARY PRODUCER, PRIMARY CONSUMER, SECONDARY CONSUMER, TERTIARY CONSUMER, QUATERNARY CONSUMER, ALGAE, MOSQUITO, DRAGONFLY, PERCH, PIKE, BEAR, MOST ENERGY, LEAST ENERGY, LARGEST POPULATION, SMALLEST POPULATION.
Tuesday: ()Symbiosis & Coevolution- What is Commensalism, Parasitism, and Mutualism? How is Coevolution related?
HW: No homework.
Wednesday: () Competition & Predator and Prey- What types of competition are there? What adaptations and features distinguish a predator or a prey?
HW: In your notebook (or tape a sheet inside) draw a detailed a picture of a example of predator and prey. Label the common names of the organisms and two characteristics or behaviors which which allows each of them to survive.
Thursday: () Blue Planet video: Great Plaines, Jungles, and the Sea. Notice what organisms belong to each of the following locations. List any interactions between these organisms.
HW: NO homework.
Friday: () Spore: Game of developing organism populations and communities.
HW: RESEARCH: ?
Core Extension: Nutrition Guide
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Keep thermostat at a reasonable temperature to save on energy costs.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return Field trip slip
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: WOD TEST NEXT WEEK
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Community (continued): Food/Energy Pyramid, Organism interactions & Game Predator/Prey.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: () Review student international city, current population, local/typical meal including appetizer and dessert, current event involving science. Organism interactions: Food Pyramid (change in # of organisms and energy change in energy)
HW: Place the following terms in a large pyramid (include pictures): HERBIVORE, OMNIVORE, CARNIVORE, DETRIVORE, PRIMARY PRODUCER, PRIMARY CONSUMER, SECONDARY CONSUMER, TERTIARY CONSUMER, QUATERNARY CONSUMER, ALGAE, MOSQUITO, DRAGONFLY, PERCH, PIKE, BEAR, MOST ENERGY, LEAST ENERGY, LARGEST POPULATION, SMALLEST POPULATION.
Tuesday: ()Symbiosis & Coevolution- What is Commensalism, Parasitism, and Mutualism? How is Coevolution related?
HW: No homework.
Wednesday: () Competition & Predator and Prey- What types of competition are there? What adaptations and features distinguish a predator or a prey?
HW: In your notebook (or tape a sheet inside) draw a detailed a picture of a example of predator and prey. Label the common names of the organisms and two characteristics or behaviors which which allows each of them to survive.
Thursday: () Blue Planet video: Great Plaines, Jungles, and the Sea. Notice what organisms belong to each of the following locations. List any interactions between these organisms.
HW: NO homework.
Friday: () Spore: Game of developing organism populations and communities.
HW: RESEARCH: ?
Core Extension: Nutrition Guide
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Keep thermostat at a reasonable temperature to save on energy costs.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return Field trip slip
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: WOD TEST NEXT WEEK
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Syllabus 9/29/08
Syllabus for the week of September 29, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Community and Limiting Factors
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: (COMMUNITY) What is diversity? How does diversity affect populations? What games do we play where diversity leads to loss/gain and have a survival theme?
HW: Community worksheet.
Tuesday: (FACTORS) Introduce Limiting Factor/Resource Game. Play a few rounds and collect data on populations for later use. Use the data from each round of deer population to create a graph of the population change of deer.
HW: Make a graph from the data from the limiting factor/resource game.
Wednesday: (RESOURCES) Review graphs and make changes. Introduce the major characteristics of a graph (independent, dependent, axis, quadrants, +-, etc)
HW: Final copy of your Limiting Factors/Resources
Thursday: (FOOD CHAIN) Food chains. Create food chains using organism playing cards. Review organism topics.
HW: Food Web worksheet
Friday: (FOOD WEB) Review Food Web worksheet. Why is the sun so important to you? Break into groups and create a food chain that connects you item to the sun.
HW: RESEARCH: Choose an international city, find current population, local/typical meal including appetizer and dessert, current event involving science. Remember that any topic can be connected to ecology if you try hard. Current event should be printed or cut out please. Due Monday!!!
Core Extension: Exercise.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Bring in those outdoor plants.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return 1)conference sheet 2)login sheet 3)field trip slip
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Food/Energy Pyramid, Organism interactions & Game Spore
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Community and Limiting Factors
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: (COMMUNITY) What is diversity? How does diversity affect populations? What games do we play where diversity leads to loss/gain and have a survival theme?
HW: Community worksheet.
Tuesday: (FACTORS) Introduce Limiting Factor/Resource Game. Play a few rounds and collect data on populations for later use. Use the data from each round of deer population to create a graph of the population change of deer.
HW: Make a graph from the data from the limiting factor/resource game.
Wednesday: (RESOURCES) Review graphs and make changes. Introduce the major characteristics of a graph (independent, dependent, axis, quadrants, +-, etc)
HW: Final copy of your Limiting Factors/Resources
Thursday: (FOOD CHAIN) Food chains. Create food chains using organism playing cards. Review organism topics.
HW: Food Web worksheet
Friday: (FOOD WEB) Review Food Web worksheet. Why is the sun so important to you? Break into groups and create a food chain that connects you item to the sun.
HW: RESEARCH: Choose an international city, find current population, local/typical meal including appetizer and dessert, current event involving science. Remember that any topic can be connected to ecology if you try hard. Current event should be printed or cut out please. Due Monday!!!
Core Extension: Exercise.
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Bring in those outdoor plants.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return 1)conference sheet 2)login sheet 3)field trip slip
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Food/Energy Pyramid, Organism interactions & Game Spore
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
9/22/08
Syllabus for the week of September 22, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
CHANGE: WHAT IS A SCIENTIST IS LISTED AS 1 POINT IF IT WAS TURNED IN AND WILL BE CHANGED WHEN COMPLETELY GRADED. A 0 POINT IS FOR ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT TURNED IN OR LATE.
FOCUS: Populations and Limiting Factors. In the media center all week. Bring your planner.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: (POPULATION) STUDY SESSION AT LUNCH FOR TOMORROW'S TEST. Bring your notes and notebook.
Learn the new login and passwords. Learn Power Point Presentations. Begin creating the slides for each of the following section of the trimester - Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere. Review worksheets and notes on Organisms. HW: Study notes, worksheets, and WOD words for Quizzes tomorrow.
Tuesday: (FACTORS)
Organism (Producer & Consumer) Organism Quiz & WOD Quiz after. All words up to last Friday will be on this test.
HW: Community worksheet.
Wednesday: (CAPACITY)
Correct Community worksheet. What are populations and how are they different from organisms? What determines a population?
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (EQUILIBRIUM)
Identify one autotroph and one heterotroph in a similar habitat. Focus on the autotroph and gather information on autotrophs shape, size, life cycle, and any other interesting facts. Place this information on your slide and include a least one image of your autotroph.
HW: Limiting Factor worksheet.
Friday: (DIVERSITY)
Correct Limiting Factor worksheet. Focus today on your heterotroph and gather information on the heterotrophs shape, size, strengths/weaknesses, food intake, and and any other interesting facts. Place this information on another slide and include at least one image of your heterotroph. HW: No homework.
Core Extension: Wellness quiz
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Walk or ride your bike while the weather is still nice.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return your conference schedules and mygradebook sheet.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Community
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
CHANGE: WHAT IS A SCIENTIST IS LISTED AS 1 POINT IF IT WAS TURNED IN AND WILL BE CHANGED WHEN COMPLETELY GRADED. A 0 POINT IS FOR ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT TURNED IN OR LATE.
FOCUS: Populations and Limiting Factors. In the media center all week. Bring your planner.
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: (POPULATION) STUDY SESSION AT LUNCH FOR TOMORROW'S TEST. Bring your notes and notebook.
Learn the new login and passwords. Learn Power Point Presentations. Begin creating the slides for each of the following section of the trimester - Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, & Biosphere. Review worksheets and notes on Organisms. HW: Study notes, worksheets, and WOD words for Quizzes tomorrow.
Tuesday: (FACTORS)
Organism (Producer & Consumer) Organism Quiz & WOD Quiz after. All words up to last Friday will be on this test.
HW: Community worksheet.
Wednesday: (CAPACITY)
Correct Community worksheet. What are populations and how are they different from organisms? What determines a population?
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (EQUILIBRIUM)
Identify one autotroph and one heterotroph in a similar habitat. Focus on the autotroph and gather information on autotrophs shape, size, life cycle, and any other interesting facts. Place this information on your slide and include a least one image of your autotroph.
HW: Limiting Factor worksheet.
Friday: (DIVERSITY)
Correct Limiting Factor worksheet. Focus today on your heterotroph and gather information on the heterotrophs shape, size, strengths/weaknesses, food intake, and and any other interesting facts. Place this information on another slide and include at least one image of your heterotroph. HW: No homework.
Core Extension: Wellness quiz
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Walk or ride your bike while the weather is still nice.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Return your conference schedules and mygradebook sheet.
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.: Box tops & Pop tabs.
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Community
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Welcome 2008-2009 Students
Hello everyone!
It is great to meet you all and if you were not able to make the first day I'll see you soon. Now that we all have met I am going to give you your first advisory activity. I would like for you to take your name and rearrange the letters to create a collection of one or more new words. For example, EMMANUEL APOSTOL can be rearranged into A MEAL MELON SPOUT called an anagram. Using the internet (keyword: anagram generator www.wordsmith) or paper to help you. Try and bring this in by the end of the week.
Bye,
Mr. Apostol
It is great to meet you all and if you were not able to make the first day I'll see you soon. Now that we all have met I am going to give you your first advisory activity. I would like for you to take your name and rearrange the letters to create a collection of one or more new words. For example, EMMANUEL APOSTOL can be rearranged into A MEAL MELON SPOUT called an anagram. Using the internet (keyword: anagram generator www.wordsmith) or paper to help you. Try and bring this in by the end of the week.
Bye,
Mr. Apostol
Monday, January 7, 2008
Syllabus 9/15/08
Syllabus for the week of September 15, 2008
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Consumer organisms
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: (DECIDUOUS/CONIFEROUS) Consumers. What is the difference between producers and consumers? What is the role of the consumer? What types are there?
HW: No homework.
Tuesday: (FLORA/FAUNA)
Decomposers. What are they? Why are they so important? Darwin idea of common decent. What did he accomplish?
HW: Consumer worksheet
Wednesday: (AUTOTROPH/HETEROTROPH)
Taxonomy/Classification of organisms. H-P-C-O-F-G-S. Where did it come from?
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (EVOLUTION)
Common names and their scientific names. How are they written? Binomial Nomenclature (Genus Species)
HW: Biologic Classification/Taxonomy Worksheet
Friday: (TAXONOMY)
Correct Biologic Classification/Taxonomy Worksheet. Review Producers & Consumers information.
HW: Study and review information on producers and consumers.
Core Extension: Nutrition Facts
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Change your mostly used light with a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Sign first four pages of your child's planner
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.:
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Producer and Consumer Quiz & Population/Limiting Factors
Emmanuel Apostol-Percy Julian Middle School
Blog: www.d97eapostol.blogspot.com
FOCUS: Consumer organisms
WOD: a comprehensive list of vocabulary words that will be used, studied, and quizzed the entire year. WOD will be listed in BOLD. Write the date, word, and definition in your planner each day.
SCIENCE PAPER: Write a brief summary of the article (analyze), Connect and Apply the ideas from the article to a topic in class/experience (synthesize), and Express your
personal opinion on the article (criticize). Each section should have three details each. Each paper will be worth 10 point.
Monday: (DECIDUOUS/CONIFEROUS) Consumers. What is the difference between producers and consumers? What is the role of the consumer? What types are there?
HW: No homework.
Tuesday: (FLORA/FAUNA)
Decomposers. What are they? Why are they so important? Darwin idea of common decent. What did he accomplish?
HW: Consumer worksheet
Wednesday: (AUTOTROPH/HETEROTROPH)
Taxonomy/Classification of organisms. H-P-C-O-F-G-S. Where did it come from?
HW: No homework.
Thursday: (EVOLUTION)
Common names and their scientific names. How are they written? Binomial Nomenclature (Genus Species)
HW: Biologic Classification/Taxonomy Worksheet
Friday: (TAXONOMY)
Correct Biologic Classification/Taxonomy Worksheet. Review Producers & Consumers information.
HW: Study and review information on producers and consumers.
Core Extension: Nutrition Facts
Reminders:
* GREEN IDEA (from students): Change your mostly used light with a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb.
* PARENT/GUARDIAN(S): Sign first four pages of your child's planner
* MR. APOSTOL’S ADV.:
* DONATION:
* NEXT WEEK: Producer and Consumer Quiz & Population/Limiting Factors
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