Homework and Notes from 1/5/15

Homework:

Math:

Ratios and Rates (Write each ratio in simplest form)
#s 1-30

English:

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W Jacobs
Click the link for the story if you need a refresher from class :)
https://www.teachervision.com/tv/printables/Monkeys-Paw.pdf

Answer this question in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.

What does the story start with the father and son playing chess? Does the father's strategy at the chess game tell you anything about his personality? If so, what?


Social Studies

Rails Across America - The Union Pacific Railroad in Indian Territory
Pick one of the writing prompts and answer in complete sentences!

Do you think it is possible for people of very different cultures to co-exist? Why or why not?

or

In your opinion, is the desire to make money a good or a bad thing? Give an example of how this desire affects your life.

Notes: 


In English we read a short story by W.W Jacobs entitled "The Monkey's Paw". "The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs first published in England in 1902.
In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate. (Wikipedia)



In Social Studies we read about Rails Across America - The Union Pacific Railroad in Indian Territory. In the 1860s, most Americans were clamoring for a railroad that would bridge the east-west gap. The question was how to get the Herculean job done. Some scoffed at the idea. It was impossible! What about the mountains? What about the Indians? What about the costs? Hardly anyone was willing to invest in what seemed a very risky venture.  Changes to the Pacific Railroad Act in 1864 gave more land and loans to the railroad companies. Investors perked up their ears. $16,000 for twenty miles of road built on the level and $48,000 in the mountains? Mineral rights as well as 128,000 acres per mile along the railway? Maybe there was money to be made here after all. (EdHelper)


In Current Events we read the article entitled Kansas City police lead efforts to feed growing numbers of hungry kids from NewsEla. A few years ago, a Kansas City middle school student passed out during football practice. It was not the heat, and it was not his heart. “We basically found out he hadn’t eaten in three days,” said Sergeant Brad Deichler. He is with the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Kansas City, a sports program for kids. “And he wasn’t telling anyone because he didn’t want his friends to know.” Officers have known for years that some of the kids in the program face challenges. Some live in homes without heat or electricity or have parents out of work. Other kids stay on a friend’s couch for days because their parents cannot pay the rent. Not every kid has enough food. (NewsEla) We answered the questions on our Twitter feed (@Gersh209). Check it out.