(8th Spanish~ due Friday: final menu card for class restaurant -- country quiz on Friday!)

Remember to turn in signed field study permission forms!
Please try and bring in at least $0.50 for the animal shelter fundraiser! The animal cohort thanks you!

Due Friday:
- Geography #20/21 Hawaii and Earthquakes
- Nestle role play interior monologue (make sure you have your role packet and the nestle articles tomorrow morning!)

Due April 4th:
- Research for Wildlife Tour (Students received a research page that relates to what they will be teaching for wildlife tours)
- Civil War Movie Assignment

Civil War Movie Assignment

Name: ________________________

What? Watch a minimum of 2 movies about the Civil War era. Look over the list with your parent/guardian to choose appropriate films. Check the rating.

When? Complete the watching and the assignment below by Monday, April 4^th, 2011.

Assignment for each film—written in paragraph form with specific details:

1. List the film title and the year it was released. Write a brief summary of the story in your own words (do not copy and paste from a web site).
2. Describe life during this time by focusing on the architecture, fashion, transportation, education, etc. How do these areas of life relate to wealth and position in society?
3. Focus on interactions between people in terms of gender, race, socioeconomic level, etc. How does that compare with today?
4. How was war portrayed in this film? What was it like for those fighting and for those not fighting?
5. Was slavery a main theme in your film? Describe the impact of slavery on the characters in the film.
6. Do you notice any stereotypes or prejudice in this film? Describe if yes.

The following is a list of PG films: Red Badge of Courage (1951) Shenandoah (1965) North and South (1985 TV mini-series) North and South Pt. 2 (1986 mini-series) North and South (2004 mini-series) Gone with the Wind (1939) The Little Colonel (1935) The General (1927) Buffalo Soldiers (1979 and 1997) Gettysburg (1993) The Anderson Trials (1970) Andersonville (1996) Friendly Persuasion (1956 and 1975) Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Roots (1977) Colt (TV 2005)

The following are rated PG-13 or higher. Parental consent must be given in order to watch these: Birth of a Nation (1915) Ride with the Devil (1999) Cold Mountain (2003) Gods and Generals (2003) Glory (1989)

(8th Spanish~ due Thursday: research/menu item for your country -- country quiz on Friday!)

Due Thursday:
- Current Events for Group #2 (Devlin, Rowen, Alex H., Tiani, Maya, Haley, Isaac)

Due Friday:
- Geography #20/21 Hawaii and Earthquakes

Due April 4th:
- Research for Wildlife Tour (Students received a research page that relates to what they will be teaching for wildlife tours)
- Civil War Movie Assignment

Civil War Movie Assignment

Name: ________________________

What? Watch a minimum of 2 movies about the Civil War era. Look over the list with your parent/guardian to choose appropriate films. Check the rating.

When? Complete the watching and the assignment below by Monday, April 4^th, 2011.

Assignment for each film—written in paragraph form with specific details:

1. List the film title and the year it was released. Write a brief summary of the story in your own words (do not copy and paste from a web site).
2. Describe life during this time by focusing on the architecture, fashion, transportation, education, etc. How do these areas of life relate to wealth and position in society?
3. Focus on interactions between people in terms of gender, race, socioeconomic level, etc. How does that compare with today?
4. How was war portrayed in this film? What was it like for those fighting and for those not fighting?
5. Was slavery a main theme in your film? Describe the impact of slavery on the characters in the film.
6. Do you notice any stereotypes or prejudice in this film? Describe if yes.

The following is a list of PG films: Red Badge of Courage (1951) Shenandoah (1965) North and South (1985 TV mini-series) North and South Pt. 2 (1986 mini-series) North and South (2004 mini-series) Gone with the Wind (1939) The Little Colonel (1935) The General (1927) Buffalo Soldiers (1979 and 1997) Gettysburg (1993) The Anderson Trials (1970) Andersonville (1996) Friendly Persuasion (1956 and 1975) Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Roots (1977) Colt (TV 2005)

The following are rated PG-13 or higher. Parental consent must be given in order to watch these: Birth of a Nation (1915) Ride with the Devil (1999) Cold Mountain (2003) Gods and Generals (2003) Glory (1989)

Due Wednesday:
- Complete History Alive chapter 19 notes
- Character bio paragraph (based off your character notes for BelThorne of who you want to be for the new storyline)
- One fact about bottled water (can be pro/con) -- include the source! -- extended one day if didn't finish

(8th Spanish~ due Wednesday: Central/South American countries crossword -- country quiz on Friday!)

Due Thursday:
- Current Events for Group #2 (Devlin, Rowen, Alex H., Tiani, Maya, Haley, Isaac)

Due Friday:
- Geography #20/21 Hawaii and Earthquakes

Due April 4th: Civil War Movie Assignment

Civil War Movie Assignment

Name: ________________________

What? Watch a minimum of 2 movies about the Civil War era. Look over the list with your parent/guardian to choose appropriate films. Check the rating.

When? Complete the watching and the assignment below by Monday, April 4^th, 2011.

Assignment for each film—written in paragraph form with specific details:

1. List the film title and the year it was released. Write a brief summary of the story in your own words (do not copy and paste from a web site).
2. Describe life during this time by focusing on the architecture, fashion, transportation, education, etc. How do these areas of life relate to wealth and position in society?
3. Focus on interactions between people in terms of gender, race, socioeconomic level, etc. How does that compare with today?
4. How was war portrayed in this film? What was it like for those fighting and for those not fighting?
5. Was slavery a main theme in your film? Describe the impact of slavery on the characters in the film.
6. Do you notice any stereotypes or prejudice in this film? Describe if yes.

The following is a list of PG films: Red Badge of Courage (1951) Shenandoah (1965) North and South (1985 TV mini-series) North and South Pt. 2 (1986 mini-series) North and South (2004 mini-series) Gone with the Wind (1939) The Little Colonel (1935) The General (1927) Buffalo Soldiers (1979 and 1997) Gettysburg (1993) The Anderson Trials (1970) Andersonville (1996) Friendly Persuasion (1956 and 1975) Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Roots (1977) Colt (TV 2005)

The following are rated PG-13 or higher. Parental consent must be given in order to watch these: Birth of a Nation (1915) Ride with the Devil (1999) Cold Mountain (2003) Gods and Generals (2003) Glory (1989)

Due Tuesday:
- One fact about bottled water (can be pro/con) -- include the source!

(8th Spanish~ due Wednesday: Central/South American countries crossword -- country quiz on Friday!)

Due Thursday:
- Current Events for Group #2 (Devlin, Rowen, Alex H., Tiani, Maya, Haley, Isaac)

Due Friday:
- Geography #20/21 Hawaii and Earthquakes

Due April 4th: Civil War Movie Assignment

Civil War Movie Assignment

Name: ________________________

What? Watch a minimum of 2 movies about the Civil War era. Look over the list with your parent/guardian to choose appropriate films. Check the rating.

When? Complete the watching and the assignment below by Monday, April 4^th, 2011.

Assignment for each film—written in paragraph form with specific details:

1. List the film title and the year it was released. Write a brief summary of the story in your own words (do not copy and paste from a web site).
2. Describe life during this time by focusing on the architecture, fashion, transportation, education, etc. How do these areas of life relate to wealth and position in society?
3. Focus on interactions between people in terms of gender, race, socioeconomic level, etc. How does that compare with today?
4. How was war portrayed in this film? What was it like for those fighting and for those not fighting?
5. Was slavery a main theme in your film? Describe the impact of slavery on the characters in the film.
6. Do you notice any stereotypes or prejudice in this film? Describe if yes.

The following is a list of PG films: Red Badge of Courage (1951) Shenandoah (1965) North and South (1985 TV mini-series) North and South Pt. 2 (1986 mini-series) North and South (2004 mini-series) Gone with the Wind (1939) The Little Colonel (1935) The General (1927) Buffalo Soldiers (1979 and 1997) Gettysburg (1993) The Anderson Trials (1970) Andersonville (1996) Friendly Persuasion (1956 and 1975) Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Roots (1977) Colt (TV 2005)

The following are rated PG-13 or higher. Parental consent must be given in order to watch these: Birth of a Nation (1915) Ride with the Devil (1999) Cold Mountain (2003) Gods and Generals (2003) Glory (1989)

Happy Spring Break!

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO READ AT LEAST ONE NOVEL OVER SPRING BREAK

Due Monday after Spring Break (March 28)
- Geography #19 Biomes of the World
Use this website to help! http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9k.html

Due Friday after Spring Break (April 1)
- Geography #20/21 Hawaii and Earthquakes (this was handed out in school today for students who wanted to get a jump start)

Due April 4th: Civil War Movie Assignment

Civil War Movie Assignment

Name: ________________________

What? Watch a minimum of 2 movies about the Civil War era. Look over the list with your parent/guardian to choose appropriate films. Check the rating.

When? Complete the watching and the assignment below by Monday, April 4^th, 2011.

Assignment for each film—written in paragraph form with specific details:

1. List the film title and the year it was released. Write a brief summary of the story in your own words (do not copy and paste from a web site).
2. Describe life during this time by focusing on the architecture, fashion, transportation, education, etc. How do these areas of life relate to wealth and position in society?
3. Focus on interactions between people in terms of gender, race, socioeconomic level, etc. How does that compare with today?
4. How was war portrayed in this film? What was it like for those fighting and for those not fighting?
5. Was slavery a main theme in your film? Describe the impact of slavery on the characters in the film.
6. Do you notice any stereotypes or prejudice in this film? Describe if yes.

The following is a list of PG films: Red Badge of Courage (1951) Shenandoah (1965) North and South (1985 TV mini-series) North and South Pt. 2 (1986 mini-series) North and South (2004 mini-series) Gone with the Wind (1939) The Little Colonel (1935) The General (1927) Buffalo Soldiers (1979 and 1997) Gettysburg (1993) The Anderson Trials (1970) Andersonville (1996) Friendly Persuasion (1956 and 1975) Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Roots (1977) Colt (TV 2005)

The following are rated PG-13 or higher. Parental consent must be given in order to watch these: Birth of a Nation (1915) Ride with the Devil (1999) Cold Mountain (2003) Gods and Generals (2003) Glory (1989)

Our trip to the library yesterday was highly interesting! We had a great time guessing books that had been banned or challenged in various libraries across the united states. Books such as Bunnicula, Harry Potter, Junie B Jones, Where the Wild Things Are, and Captain Underpants, among many others, have been banned for various reasons.

ANY LATE/MISSING WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY 12:30 TOMORROW!!!

HOMEWORK:
- Due Thursday:
~Speeches for: Andrew, Arturo, Isaac, Ian, Dylan, Christina
~'Banning Bottled Water' Pros/Cons worksheet after reading 2 articles (handed out in class today)

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO READ AT LEAST ONE NOVEL OVER SPRING BREAK

Due Monday after Spring Break (March 28)
- Geography #19 Biomes of the World
Use this website to help! http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9k.html

On Tuesday we will be visiting the Belmont Library at 1:30. Before that, we will walk to the food-carts on Belmont for a fun off-campus lunch. Students should bring their library cards (or they will have the opportunity to get one) on Tuesday.

Tuesday:
- Speech presentations for: Deva, Sierra, Alex H., Francis, Barbara, Tiani, Elvis, Maya, Ana,
Andrew, Clay
- Service Learning Reflections for this Trimester:
~ 1 Community
~ 1 School
~ MLK Reflection (turned in last week)
~ Gardening (most students completed and at least started it at school today)
~ (Class reflection will be done at school next week!)
- Bring library card and money for lunch
- Check your house for a plastic water bottle full or not -- We are interested in the label!


Due Wednesday:
- Speech presentations for: Arturo, Devlin, Rowen, Isaac, Julia, Miette, Janai, Dylan, Dawson, Ian, Christina
- 8th graders ~ rough draft of speech

Due Monday after Spring Break (March 28)
- Geography #19 Biomes of the World
Use this website to help! http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9k.html

8th Grade Spanish ~ Due Wednesday:
Final draft of 'la comica'

Happy Weekend!
On Tuesday we will be visiting the Belmont Library at 1:30. Before that, we will walk to the food-carts on Belmont for a fun off-campus lunch. Students should bring their library cards (or they will have the opportunity to get one) on Tuesday.

Due Monday:
- 2nd draft of speeches for 6th/7th grade (we will present them on Tuesday/Wednesday mornings)

- Service Learning Reflections for this Trimester:
~ 1 Community
~ 1 School
~ MLK Reflection (turned in last week)
~ Gardening (most students completed and at least started it at school today)
~ (Class reflection will be done at school next week!)

- Crooked River - Read pages 187-215

Due Wednesday:
- 8th graders ~ rough draft of speech

Due Monday after Spring Break (March 28)
- Geography #19 Biomes of the World
Use this website to help! http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9k.html

8th Grade Spanish ~ Due Monday:
rough draft of 'la comica'

Pictures of our trip to Tryon Creek can be viewed by clicking here.
Thanks so much to Nicole and David for coming with us (Sorry we kept missing each other Ted)!! We did a lot of hiking, revisited our garlic mustard/ivy plots and got to see a male great-horned owl watching over his nest!

Due tomorrow...I guess there is no new homework! woo hoo! Keep getting in those missing assignments. All late work must be turned in by next Wednesday the 16th.

Thanks for coming in for Student-Led Conferences! It was great to see everyone!

8th Grade Spanish homework: Page 98 in Aventura workbook.

Student Led Conferences are tomorrow!!!

Due Thursday:
~Field Study assignment for Tryon Creek
~Rough Draft of Speech
- 6th~ choice informative topic (2-3 minutes); for example: history of family immigration, present on a famous woman from history (for Women's History Month), take a current event and make it into a formal speech, etc.
- 7th~ 3-5 minute speech on your Service Project. Students received the specific requirements for the speech today
- 8th~ Rough draft of your 8th Grade Speech not due until MARCH 16th
~ Crooked River: read pages 161-170
~Current Events (make-up for students missing one or more): Alex B., Arturo, Devlin, Dylan, Elvis, Amy, Ian, Austin, Andrew, Rowen, Francis

Wednesday: LATE START
Due: Crooked River, read pages 148-160

Due Thursday:
~Field Study assignment for Tryon Creek
~Rough Draft of Speech
- 6th~ choice informative topic (2-3 minutes); for example: history of family immigration, present on a famous woman from history (for Women's History Month), take a current event and make it into a formal speech, etc.
- 7th~ 3-5 minute speech on your Service Project. Students received the specific requirements for the speech today
- 8th~ Rough draft of your 8th Grade Speech not due until MARCH 16th
~STUDENT LED CONFERENCES!!!

Tryon tomorrow -- We are taking the bus and are catching the 15 at 9:17...so be on time! Don't forget lunch, layers, etc.

Wednesday: LATE START
Due: Crooked River, read pages 148-160

Due Thursday:
Rough Draft of Speech
- 6th~ choice informative topic (2-3 minutes); for example: history of family immigration, present on a famous woman from history (for Women's History Month), take a current event and make it into a formal speech, etc.
- 7th~ 3-5 minute speech on your Service Project. Students received the specific requirements for the speech today
- 8th~ Rough draft of your 8th Grade Speech not due until MARCH 16th

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES ARE ON THURSDAY!!!!

I will be at the 8th Graders for the rest of the week at the 8th Grade Retreat. 6/7th graders will be at school for math/Spanish and health rotations. I will be out of contact -- so please do not expect a response to emails until Monday.

Bring in canned food and/or money donations for Oregon Food Bank all week!

We need drivers for our field study to Tryon Creek on March 8th!!! Please let me know if you can help out that day!

HOMEWORK/Upcoming Dates:

Thursday/Friday: 8th Grade Retreat

Due Monday (March 7):
~Geography #18 - Comparing World Water Use
~ Read pages 102-135 in Crooked River novel
~Final Draft of Portland Water System
Your artistic rendering including: Cascade Mountains, Willamette River, Columbia River, Bull Run Reservoirs, Headworks, Conduits/pipes, Reservoirs: Powell Butte, Mt. Tabor, Washington Park, Ross Island Bridge (only pipes that carry water above ground across the river), Your House!, Wastewater Treatment plant
Map must have color! And include a key for pipes that carry freshwater/dirty water
~ Jean's Farm Field Study
Make-Up assignment if you missed:

March 1^st ~Jean’s Farm Make-Up Assignment:

1. We baked crackers in the cob oven and tasted different varieties of sprouts and seeds.

a. Research the nutritional value of sprouts. Are they ‘healthier’ for you than eating the dried seeds?

2. Seeds:
1. Name at least 4 different ways that seeds can be dispersed – what are the benefits of each dispersal method?
2. How are chicken eggs and plant seeds similar? Make a venn diagram comparing the two.
3. Farming
1. It’s still too early to plant things in the soil outside. We started some strawberry plants in the greenhouse. How does a greenhouse help to extend your growing season?