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