Team Kani News: December 10-16, 2016

Special Events in December & January
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Dance Costumes




"The Outsiders" Dance
Date:  Friday, December 16
Time:  during 6th & 7th Periods
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Family Science Night 
Date:  Thursday, January 5 
Time:  5:00-7:00 pm (drop in anytime)
Join us for a fun evening of engaging science activities!  Student Science Fair Projects will also be on display. Here is link to the invitation slide:  Family Science Night Invitation

Mid-Year Teacher Supply Wish List
Band-Aids
Copy Paper
Hand Sanitizer
Kleenex
Paper Towels
PENCILS!

ZAP (Zeros Aren't Permitted) Time During ELT 
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday all Team Kani teachers will allow students to use that time in class during the school day to make-up missing work.  Next week is the final week of the 2nd Nine Weeks.  All work needs to be turned in by Friday, December 16 in order to receive credit.  

English/Language Arts News
As we are nearing the end of the 2nd 9 weeks, we are continuing our novel reading of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This week and the following before Winter Break, we will examine literary techniques such as characterization, themes, and plot development throughout the novel. We will have a summative assessment over the novel in the near term.

Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress, and encourage your child to turn in his/her work for all classes on time! Now is the time for all of the missing work to be completed so that there is adequate time for grading assignments and entering grades.


Science News
Topics this Week:
Monday- Wednesday - Review Human Body Systems
Wednesday - Notebook Check #3 - Table of Contents Link:  CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Thursday - Unit #3 Test
Friday - ReTest Unit #3 Test (if needed)

*Students will need a new composition book for the 3rd & 4th Weeks that will begin in January.


The Hilsman Science Fair was on Thursday, December 8.  The winners were announced on Friday, December 9.  Team Kani had 6 projects that won and qualified to compete in the District Level Science Fair on Saturday, January 7 at Cedar Shoals High School.  
These are the winning Team Kani Projects:  
​Esmeralda - Catnip Fever!
Michael - Hydroponics
Enock - Soccer Science 
Mich - Natural vs. Synthetic
Janiyah & Alecia - Aquaponics
Raquel & Serenity - The Effect of Flourescent and LED Lights on Seed Germination Rates




Math News


Only one more week to go! As the Holiday Break approaches, we will continue to work hard in math. This week, students will continue to learn about unit rates, expressions, and equivalent equations. As usual, students should complete two hours of Waggle time this week. Students will also have a quiz on Friday that will cover topics studied this week. 

All grades will be updated by Wednesday. Please check Parent Portal at some point this week. 
Any missing student work needs to be turned in by next Friday, December 16th.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Panthers! 



Social Studies News


This week we will be continuing Unit 4 Asia Geography.  This is our first Asia unit and students will be using the blended learning model.  With this model the unit assignments are uniquely tailored to each student but it also puts more emphasis on the students being self-directed.  With that said if students want to be successful during this unit they must complete the work on their tickets and pace themselves accordingly.  Friday Dec. 16th is the last day of the grading period and the last day to turn in all missing work. Also if your child is participating in Social Studies Fair the project due date is fast approaching on December 9th and projecting judging will be Dec. 12th.  It is very important that students are using their ELT time as well as time at home working on their project.  The Middle East and Asia coach books in the ABOUT section of google classroom can be a helpful study resource.  Thank you for your support!

Standards:
SS7G9 The student will locate selected features in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Indus River, Mekong River, Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert , Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, and Korean Peninsula.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam.

SS7G11 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Describe the impact climate and location has on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
b. Describe how the mountain, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.

 

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