Homework and Notes from 2/23/15

Homework:

Math:

Circle Graphs worksheet
#s 1-4

English:

Syllabication Worksheet

Social Studies

Complete writing prompt
Women began to campaign for equal rights in the 1800s. Even though they did not win equal rights until later, their efforts did cause some changes. Write about how you think family life might have changed once women began to campaign for equal rights.

Full Sentences. You can type it if needed

Notes:



Welcome back from the break! I hope everyone is relaxed and had a nice time off.

Homework and Notes from 2/12/15

Homework:

Math:

Percents of Change
#s 1-12 worksheet

Science

Finish Vocabulary Crossword from Landscapes lesson today

Notes:



In Current Events today we read an article entitled  Frank Gehry's Latest Design Is Being Compared To A "Crumpled Brown Paper Bag" from Dogo News. Frank Gehry is famous for his offbeat architectural designs like the enormous glass sails of the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and the titanium fish scales of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. His latest building, the first in Australia, is as radical - so much so that critics have likened it to a crumpled brown paper bag. (DogoNews)

Homework and Notes from 2/11/15

Homework:

Math
Circle Graphs and Percents

Finish first page #s 1-4

Pick 6 questions on Percent of a Number

Answer any 6!

Notes:



Today we went to our 2nd part of the Microsoft Store. We had a blast! Look for pictures on on Gersh Academy Facebook page.

Homework and Notes from 2/5/15

Homework:

Math:

#s 1-12

Percents of numbers Homework

Stocks:

Make sure you are keeping up to date on your prices
Keep tracking those gains and losses!

Notes:



In Current Events we read an article entitled James Patterson creates Self Destructing Book To Market Latest Thriller from Dogo News. With between 600,000 and a million books being published or self-published just in America each year, it is getting increasingly hard for writers to get their books noticed. Most stick to old-fashioned tactics like book tours that allow them to connect with their existing readers and attract new ones. However, there are a few that pull some amazing marketing stunts to get their publications noticed. (Dogo News)



The Winter Show is tomorrow: Please arrive at 11:30 for Raffles and the performance will begin at 12. Jillian will be performing with two others! Raymond will be performing as well!The rest of our class will be working jobs such as selling raffle tickets, handing out programs or selling food!

Homework and Notes from 2/4/15

Homework:

Math:

Fractions to Percents
#s 1-28

Science:

Time Zones Writing Prompt
Before there was a time zone system, sailors had their own system of keeping time. Use the Internet, nonfiction books, and periodicals to research how sailors kept time as they sailed around the Earth.

Answer in complete sentences

Stocks:

Make sure you are keeping up to date on your prices
Keep tracking those gains and losses!


Notes:



In Current Events we read an article entitled Groundhogs Make Their Prediction from Dogo News. February 2nd was Groundhog Day. This meant that woodchucks (and other animals) all across North America revealed their predictions about the length of this year's winter. Among them were legendary weather forecaster Punxsutawney Phil and risingsuperstar, Staten Island Chuck. As is the annual tradition, Punxsutawney's most famous resident was pulled out from his burrow in Gobbler's Nob early in the morning by two handlers dressed in tuxedos and top hats. With over twenty thousand people waiting in anticipation, the groundhog carefully surveyed his surroundings before declaring (via spokesperson Bill Deely): "Forecasts abound on the Internet, but I, Punxsy Phil, am still your best bet. Yes, a shadow I see...You can start the Twitter hashtag #sixmoreweeksofwinter." (Dogo News)



The Winter Show is on Friday: Please arrive at 11:30 for Raffles and the performance will begin at 12. Jillian will be performing with two others! The rest of our class will be working jobs such as selling raffle tickets, handing out programs or selling food!

Homework and Notes from 2/3/15

Homework:

Social Studies:

Melting Pot Writing Prompt
Do you have any immigrants to America in your family? 
Write a paragraph about where your family came from. 
Include some of the cultural traditions of your family.

Stocks:

Make sure you are keeping up to date on your prices
Keep tracking those gains and losses!

Notes:



Reminder: Please send flower orders tomorrow is the last day for Valentine orders.



The Winter Show is on Friday: Please arrive at 11:30 for Raffles and the performance will begin at 12. Jillian will be performing with two others! The rest of our class will be working jobs such as selling raffle tickets, handing out programs or selling food!

Homework and Notes from 1/29/15

Homework

Math:

Percentage of Numbers Worksheet
#s 1-42

Social Studies:
Imagine you are an immigrant to the U.S. in the 1890s, just coming into New York Harbor. As you see the Statue of Liberty, what feelings might you have about your new country?
Immigration Writing Prompt
*ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

Current Events:

Deflate-Gate Article

Finish 4 questions in complete sentences


Notes:



In Current Events we read an article entitled The Mystery Surrounding New England Patriots' Deflated Footballs. With less than a week left before Superbowl  XLIX, the argument among sports fans and experts should largely be about which of the two teams - the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks - is going to take home the coveted title. However this year, the light banter has been overshadowed by a more serious discussion - did the Patriots cheat at the January 19th AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts by using deflated balls? (Dogo News)



We continued to work on our Stock Market Project. Some of the students are making money, some breaking even and some are losing money. All in all, we are all learning about how the stock market works. The prices for Giangaspro's companies for today was released in a press release before class started.

Giangaspro TV (GTV)

$91.72 per share

Giangaspro Retail Center (GRC)

$97.69 per share

Giangaspro Food Co. (GFC)

$12.08 per share