Sunday, November 26, 2017

Zombie Apocalypse Chronicles 11/27-12/08



Have you checked out how many townspeople you have saved, and what badges you have earned? Don't forget to visit the lab...

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Classroom News

For the next two weeks, all students are dedicated to their charity fair work. Do not forget to visit the Charity Fair webpage often to view all rubrics and requirements.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Zombie Apocalypse Chronicles 11/13-11/17


Have you checked out how many townspeople you have saved, and what badges you have earned? Don't forget to visit the lab...

Dates to Remember:

  • Charity Fair: December 13, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

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Classroom News

Reminder: RocketLit has started for all grades. Remember that you can re-take it as many times as you need until Friday at 2:30. Once grades are on Schoolloop they are final.


5th Science
This week we start off by analyzing how natural events can disrupt the fragile equilibrium in an ecosystem. We then move on to different types of relationships between organisms in an ecosystem. As we work through these activities, remember that Mr. Cuttatree is thinking about cutting down thousands of trees in the Costa Rican rainforest. start thinking about what you will tell him.

6th Science
You continue to work on your eco-house project. Remember that your build is due on Friday, so you must start construction ASAP. Bring your materials and pay attention to those details.

7th Science
This week you will receive your plants so you can run your preliminary tests. Craft your proceedure, and try out your solution. Make sure you can back everything up and take pictures of what happens. Your newscast is due at the end of the week.

8th Science
This week it is all about creating your FLUXX cards. Keep your focus so that we can have a FLUXX marathon on Friday.

8th Engineering
Your Exploravision project is almost at an end. Read the specifics for your submission on the Exploravision page and make sure that you are complying with all those pesky details. Craft your abstract and be ready to "hit the button" on Friday.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Zombie Apocalypse Chronicles 11/06-11/09

Have you checked out how many townspeople you have saved, and what badges you have earned? Don't forget to visit the lab...

Dates to Remember:

  • rent Information Meeting: Nov. 8, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • No School in Observance of Veterans Day: Nov. 10.

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Classroom News

Reminder: RocketLit has started for all grades. Remember that you can re-take it as many times as you need until Friday at 2:30. Once grades are on Schoolloop they are final.


5th Science
We continue our exploration of how organisms depend on one another for survival. We dig deeply into food chaing and food webs studying what happens in different ecosystems as we add and take away predators.

6th Science
You continue to work on your eco-house project.By now, you know what green aspects you want to add to make your house eco-friendly and are starting to build your house. Remember to keep your materials list updated as you work and think about the function of each of your materials.

7th Science
There has been great chemical spill in our city. It will be your job to "Clean It Up" as you put your knowledge of chemistry to the test. Will the city survive? It is entirely up to you.

8th Science
I have been talking to some of you about developing a science mod for one of my favorite games. This week you will be introduced to the FLUXX project and begin creating paired cocnepts as you craft your own deck to play in class.

8th Engineering
You all have comments in your past and present document. read them and make the necessary corrections before you continue with your plan.