Team Kani News: February 6-10, 2017
7th Grade Parent Meeting
In an effort to address the rising discipline concerns and academic achievement of our 7th grade students, we are requesting your presence at a Parent Grade Level Meeting for all 7th grade students.
The meeting will be held this Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
We will offer childcare and light refreshments.
This is an opportunity for us to seek solutions to the problems as well as to discuss ways of increasing the academic achievement of our students.
The homeroom with the greatest representation will be awarded a uniform free day.
Please join us.
Mid-Term Progress Reports
Mid-Term Progress Reports will be sent home on Tuesday of this week.
English/Language Arts News
This week, we will begin focusing on Benchmark II review. We will review and practice test taking strategies, reading comprehension, grammar skills, literary techniques, and writing skills.
There are still some students who have not turned in their WWII writing project; this includes a Progress Guide (the research notes document), a Prewrite (four square document), a rough draft, and a 5 paragraph final draft. We have dedicated more than 3 weeks on this project in class, so if your child has not turned in each component of the project, please help him/her to get this work in ASAP to receive grades. The 5 paragraph final draft counts as a test grade, which is currently counting as 60% of the entire class grade. We will have two more test grades to spread this weight out before the end of the 9 weeks; however, right now, this is heavily weighted in the overall grade which will be reflected on Friday's Progress Report.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress in the class, and encourage him/her to turn in all assignments on time. Your support in helping us to ensure your child's academic progress and success is appreciated!
This week, we will begin focusing on Benchmark II review. We will review and practice test taking strategies, reading comprehension, grammar skills, literary techniques, and writing skills.
There are still some students who have not turned in their WWII writing project; this includes a Progress Guide (the research notes document), a Prewrite (four square document), a rough draft, and a 5 paragraph final draft. We have dedicated more than 3 weeks on this project in class, so if your child has not turned in each component of the project, please help him/her to get this work in ASAP to receive grades. The 5 paragraph final draft counts as a test grade, which is currently counting as 60% of the entire class grade. We will have two more test grades to spread this weight out before the end of the 9 weeks; however, right now, this is heavily weighted in the overall grade which will be reflected on Friday's Progress Report.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress in the class, and encourage him/her to turn in all assignments on time. Your support in helping us to ensure your child's academic progress and success is appreciated!
There are still some students who have not turned in their WWII writing project; this includes a Progress Guide (the research notes document), a Prewrite (four square document), a rough draft, and a 5 paragraph final draft. We have dedicated more than 3 weeks on this project in class, so if your child has not turned in each component of the project, please help him/her to get this work in ASAP to receive grades. The 5 paragraph final draft counts as a test grade, which is currently counting as 60% of the entire class grade. We will have two more test grades to spread this weight out before the end of the 9 weeks; however, right now, this is heavily weighted in the overall grade which will be reflected on Friday's Progress Report.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress in the class, and encourage him/her to turn in all assignments on time. Your support in helping us to ensure your child's academic progress and success is appreciated!
Topics this Week:
Monday - Wednesday: Introduce Genetics & Heredity
Thursday & Friday: Review Human Body Systems for the Benchmark Test
Friday - Big 10 Quiz #24
Friday - Big 10 Quiz #24
Science Benchmark Test: Tuesday, February 14
Topics: Human Body Systems and the Structure and Function of Cells
Study Guide linked here: Spring Benchmark Study Guide: Life Science, 7
Math News
This week in math, we will continue our Unit 4 study of Probability. Last week, we introduced and explored probability by flipping coins and cups. Throughout the next week, we will continue to use different mathematical "experiments" to enhance our learning. Students seem to be excited during our interactive lessons. I encourage you to ask your student about our "Cup Flipping Experiment."
On Wednesday, students will have a "Check-Up" Quiz over our Unit 4 investigations. This quiz grade will not be applied to the progress report sent home on Friday.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for the latest updates concerning missing assignments and grades. I will be entering A LOT of grades into our grade book this week in order for progress reports to be an accurate representation of each students' work so far this nine weeks.
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 5 Asia Government and Economics. Most of Unit 5 will be a review for students with the exceptions of the new Asia governments and economies. This week our focus will be on the economies of China, India, Japan, and North Korea. Also some students have not turned in their Asia Environment Ticket which was due five weeks ago. Total this ticket accounts for four grades and it is essential that all students get it turned in. Failure to do so will greatly impact their grade on their report cards. The Asia coach book in the ABOUT section of google classroom can be a helpful study resource. Thank you for your support!
SS7E8 The student will analyze different economic systems.
a. Compare how traditional, command, market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce.
b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, and North Korea.
SS7E9 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos.
c. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E10 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
This week we will be continuing Unit 5 Asia Government and Economics. Most of Unit 5 will be a review for students with the exceptions of the new Asia governments and economies. This week our focus will be on the economies of China, India, Japan, and North Korea. Also some students have not turned in their Asia Environment Ticket which was due five weeks ago. Total this ticket accounts for four grades and it is essential that all students get it turned in. Failure to do so will greatly impact their grade on their report cards. The Asia coach book in the ABOUT section of google classroom can be a helpful study resource. Thank you for your support!
SS7E8 The student will analyze different economic systems.
a. Compare how traditional, command, market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce.
b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, and North Korea.
SS7E9 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos.
c. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E10 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
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