Math
This week we continued to learn the geometry vocabulary and introduced how to use the proofs to solve equations. All of the work has been done in class with little homework. The only homework was to complete the Problem Solving #3, which was due the first part of this week.
Science
This week was very hands-on in science class. We built a working model of the lungs and then researched a disease of the respiratory system. Students then changed their model to show how this disease affects the lungs functioning. It was interesting to see the ideas that they came up with to change the systems function. An individual write-up will be due the second class next week. Here is a link to an organizer for the write-up.
Social Studies
We are concluding our MUN Conference next week with a final vote on a resolution for the conference. Class has been full of lively debates, and many interesting ideas of how to make the world a better place. Students are learning first hand how difficult it can be for countries to all agree on one thing, even when it would benefit the world. We will begin a new unit next week after break. This will be on transformations and revolutions.
English
Protest songs were a main focus this week in English class. Students had a look at how protest song and poems began in the early 18th century and evolved to what we see today. From Folk Music to Punk Rock, it has been an exciting journey for societal change. Students should be thinking of a poet they want to research and be looking for poems to put in their scrapbooks. The first big due date will be Nov. 12th. This is when the research and biography on the selected poem are due. This my seem far away, but it is only one week after we return from break.