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Week of 4.13

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Social Studies

Ms. Clifford

How did America expand and what cultural interactions resulted from this change in territory and population?

This week, we will work on position papers comparing the benefits and problems of America's westward expansion. 

How did the concept of Manifest Destiny affect the nation's development (positively and/or negatively)?

2 due dates for your Manifest Destiny position paper:  Goal date 4/17           

Final due date 4/29 

 

Science

 

Mr. Price

We will then review the basic concepts of  physical and chemical change for the final exam for this unit.

We also be reviewing the differences between atoms, molecules, symbols, structures, formula and equations.

lots of review links on my page

Unit exam on Physical and Chemical Change will be on Friday 4/17 for BCF, and W Thursday  4/16 for E.

Physical and chemical change Study guide (1 side of  8.5 x 11 paper) is part of the exam BUT can NOT  be used on the exam. Due on exam day.

MAKE SURE TO TAKE  THE TEST ON THURS BEFORE VACATION IF YOU WON'T BE HERE ON FRIDAY.

 

English

Ms. Sullivan-Flynn

Viewing an excellent film version of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men (bring in permission!) and comparing it to the book: what did they omit?  what did they change?

Preparing for an essay on the book- outlining, gathering quotes, developing arguments

SELL PIZZAS for FUNDRAISER! Due Friday 4/17

Deadlines this week for essay planning

Open Book test this week

 

 

Drama

 

Ms.  Bonifaz

Students will write dialogue for short scenes. We will begin to discuss play choices and narrow down titles. We will film the remaining 3 day plays. Improvisation with small groups of actors.

 
PLEASE NOTE: Due dates changed as discussed in class. All plays due Tuesday April 14 for B and C, and Thursday April 16 for E and F