Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wednesday, December 10

Science: Began researching alternative energy sources for the cross-curricular research project with language arts. Students should have one article (can be electronic or physical) to bring with them to L.A. tomorrow.

Geometry: Reviewed for the 3.5 & 3.6 "Quest" tomorrow. 

RR English:
Read every evening
Reading log is due Monday, December 15
parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:
A section of math should be completed each night
Math packet is due Monday, December 16
TEST: Monday, December 16

Humanities: Students checked 6.3 of the text and began to work on 6.2 section assessment in class. Students should work on number five first, then work through numbers one through four. Number six is not required.

Algebra: We are at the end of our chapter. Chapter 5 test will be given next Tuesday (12/16). Homework: Ch 5 review packet is due the end of the hour tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra: Today we completed a Chapter 3 Review. The students were able to check their answers in class. If the review was not complete, it is homework. The answers will be on my website http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework . Please have your child check the answers.

Spanish: WHAT WE DID TODAY: We began reviewing for the Part 1 of the Chapter 2 Test which will be on Monday, December 15. Students received Test Review Packets, and worked on them in class. TAREA:
Study for the Test. Students should have pages 11 - 14 completed in the Test Review Packet for tomorrow's class. 

Band:  Here's a video pre-view for tomorrow's band concert! 




Links for Science & Language Arts Project

Science Links for Research Project:

General Links

http://energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html
DTE
DTE- Green Energy

Hydropower

http://energy.gov/eere/renewables/water
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter12.html
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=biomass_home

Solar Power

http://energy.gov/eere/renewables/solar
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter15.html
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=solar_home

Nuclear Power

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter13.html
http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=nuclear_home
Detroit Edison
Detroit Edison 2

Wind Power
http://energy.gov/eere/renewables/wind
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter16.html
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=wind_home
DTE

Biomass

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter10.html
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=biomass_home
http://www.dtebe.com/

Ocean

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter14.html

Geothermal

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter11.html
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=geothermal_home

Fossil Fuels

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter08.html
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics