Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

9/7/10     No homework
9/8/10     No homework


Algebra 1

9/7/10     No Homework
9/8/10     No Homework




Algebra 2


Period 3................9/7/10     Finish Solving Equations Worksheet
Period 3................9/8/10     Complete Worksheet


Periods 6 & 7.......9/7/10     Finish Solving Equations Worksheet
Periods 6 & 7.......9/8/10     No Homework

Science

Biology: Draw/sketch the Water Cycle on page 351 and add definitions/explanations to the labeled terms on the water cycle. Due tomorrow, Thurs. 9/8 at the beggining of class.

English IV, English III, Drama

English IV:
Discuss and read pg. 28-30
Notes
HW:
Collage due Tomorrow
Original sentences for vocabulary words

English III:
Journal:
Can lending money to a friend ruin a friendship?
Read poem "Chicago" as a class.
HW:
Answer questions and identify theme.
Figurative language wksht.
Definitions in your own words.

Drama:
Watched "Lean on Me" To identify video components
HW:
Projects/presedntaions due tomorrow.

Language Arts

English I Finish essay if you did not in class.

English II page 82 1,3,5,6,7 Page 83 Vocabulary 1-10. Please study for the upcoming PSAT October 13th use your PSAT guide given in class.

Social Studies

Government Period 1: Chapter 3 section 1 pg. 64-70
HW:Answer the following questions:
1) What are the important elements of the constitution?
2) List the six basic principles of the constitution.
Define key terms on page 64

Economics Period 2: Chapter 3 section 1 pg. 51-55
HW:
Answer the following questions:
1) Describe the tradition of free enterprise in the U.S. and the contitutional protections that underlie it.
2) Explain the basic principles of the U.S. free enterprise system.
3) Identify the role of the consumer in the U.S. free enterprise system.
4) Describe the role of the government in the U.S. free system.

World History Periods 3 & 4: Reading Chapter 6 section 1
HW:
Handout "The Scienetific Revolution and Three Theries of the Solar System"

U.S. History Periods 5 & 6: Chapter 3 section 1 pg 112-117
HW:
1) Indentify the significant changes that change during President Jefferson's time as President.
2) Explain the causes and consequences of the War of 1812.
3) Summarize the ways in which nationalism shaped American Foreign Policy.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Science

Biology: Answer questions 1-11 from class. Answers can be found between pages 350-353. Due tomorrow, Wednesday 9/8.

Anatomy: Be prepared to take notes on Connective Tissue; Quiz on Friday on Epithelial Tissue and 5 new words on Medical Terminology. Study flash cards on Epithelial tissue.

English IV, English III, Drama

English IV:
Journal: DO you believe that students should learn a second language when they start school? Explain and support in detail. (should be bout 3/4 pg).
Vocab: (define)
Affliction
cowering
fetter
gorge
infamous
lament
livid
loathsome
murky
pilgrimage
purge
relish
talon
taut
writhing

HW:
Beowulf wksht
Collage due Thursday.

English III:
Journal:
WHen you are upset about poor service or want to complain about a product, do you prefer to complain in writing or in person. Explain and support your answer. 3/4 page.
HW:
Vocabulary: Define and create 1 original sentence for each.
requisite
plagarism
persuade
thesis
theme
symbolize
infer
metaphor
narrative
modify
annotate
anticipate

Drama:
In class notes on video review
Chapter cover for presentations
Presentations due Thurs.