Homework and Notes from 10/15/14

Homework:

English:

Syllables worksheet 
(write the number of syllables each word)

Social Studies:
Jefferson Davis writing prompt
Answer in complete sentences

Jefferson Davis did not want to be President of the Confederacy. He supported states' rights but did not want the Union dissolved. How would this make his new position more difficult? ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

Notes:



In Science today we continued our unit about the Solar System. We talked about stars and how they are created.What is a star? A star is a giant ball of gases held together by gravity. It makes heat and light. Different stars produce different amounts of energy. The amount of energy given off determines the star's surface temperature and color. Red stars are cooler, yellow stars like our sun are a little hotter, and blue stars are the hottest.



In Social Studies we talked about Prisoners of War during the Civil War. When the Civil War began, there was no real need to build prison camps. Prisoners were exchanged right after the battle was over or within days after the fact. One private was traded for another, a general for a general, and so on. If there were not enough men of a certain rank to exchange, they could be paroled instead. The specific rules for this were worked out in the July 1862 Dix-Hill Cartel. A parolee was under promise not to return to the battle until the right number of men had been exchanged to even the balance. The Dix-Hill Cartel soon failed due to several problems. The Confederate government refused to exchange black prisoners, saying they would be treated as runaway slaves. Also, many Southern parolees did not honor the agreement. They quickly returned to duty, which is what happened after Vicksburg. An interesting pattern began to develop regarding exchanged prisoners. Those from the Union often went home after being exchanged. Those from the South often went back to their units to continue fighting. They were in it for the long haul, and their experience made them more valuable. Union Secretary of War Edwin Stanton decided in October 1862, that prisoner exchanges would stop. The Federal government was well aware that the Confederacy had limited resources, and if the North couldn't win on the battlefield, they would do it through depletion. By forcing the South to house, feed, and guard prisoners, they could use up valuable resources.



In Health we talked about strong muscles and how to keep them that way. Like all of the body's systems, the muscular system needs proper care and attention to stay in good shape. Muscles that are in good shape will be both strong and healthy. Luckily, it's not hard to remember what you need to do to maintain healthy muscles because what is good for the rest of the body is good for the muscles, too. Muscles are bundles of cells called muscle fibers, and like all cells, muscle cells need energy to do their job. Their energy comes from the food you eat. Some people say that for lots of energy you need special food, like extra amounts of carbohydrates, energy bars, or special sports drinks. While some adult athletes do eat a special diet, this is not necessary for younger people. A well-balanced diet will provide all of the energy that your muscles need.



Our job interviews have been underway from many job openings around the school! The students have been doing such an excellent job during the interview process. Great job!