Homework Policy
Homework is generally assigned for 2 nights a week. It is my expectation
that homework is neat, complete, and well done. Homework is not optional; it
is an expectation. I do not expect perfection; I expect students to read the
chapter, define the terms, reread the bolded area that is discussed in the
question and answer the question using clues from the text.
Absences: When the assignment is due the day of absence, students are
expected to pass it in the next day. When assigned during an absence,
students will be given 2-3 days to make up missed homework. All past
homework must be turned in after 1 week or the grade will reflect a zero on
PowerSchool.
Reminder: When answering questions use complete sentences and use part of the
question in your response.
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New Homework Policy will begin for term 3
Late homework will only be accepted when accompanied by a parent note. The
parent must acknowledge he/she understands the assignment is late in the note.
All late homework will receive a deduction unless the student has been absent.
Thank you for your assistance; this will help students assume individual
responsibility for their assignments when they are due.
Term 3 assignments
Due: 1/26/12
Read p519-523
Terms P. 519 Corona
Q's p. 523 1-3
Due: 2/1/12
Parent/guardian Signature on assessment and on new term 3 homework policy
Due: 2/2/12
Read p. 549-553
Define terms p. 549 Satelitte
Due: 2/9 Lesson 4.8 Earth's Closest Neighbor
Read, talk to text, answer Q's
Due: 2/10/12
Read p. 557-561
Define terms p. 557 - comet
Answer q's 1-4 p. 561
Answer Q's p. 553 1-4
2/14/12
Informational Writing Assignment
Topic: Mars
Choose 3 facts about Mars, research these facts, and write a page explaining
what these things. Examples might include: atmosphere, moons, seasons,
similarities to Earth.
2/28/12
Read p. 60-63
Define terms p. 60 mineral
Answer Q's 1-4 p. 63
3/2/12
Read p. 64-67
Define terms p. 64 luster
Answer Q's 1-4 p. 67
3/5/12
Lesson 4.5 Recycling Rocks
Read, talk to text, answer Q's
3/7/12
Read p. 80-86
Define terms p. 80 rock
Answer Q's 1-4 p. 86
3/12/12
Complete the Textmasters' strategy worksheet if you did not finish it in the
class time allotted. Students may come in during advisory, before school, or
sign out a Dynamic Earth Book.
Role sheets- summarizer, vocabulary enricher, discussion director, and
webmaster.
3/13/12 Presentations tomorrow - group newspaper article must be completed
for our class newscasts.
3/16/12
Read p. 134-136
Define terms p. 134 uniformitarianism
Answer Q's p. 136 1-3
3/20/12
Read p. 137-141
Define terms p. 137 relative dating
Answer Q's p. 141 1-4
3/21/12 due Friday 3/23/12
Read, talk to text, highlight or underline
Set in Stone
Answer all Q's on the back
3/27/12 due 3/29/12
Read p. 246-251
Define terms p. 246 weathering
Answer Q's p. 251 1-3
3/29/11
Lesson 4.5 Everything Falls Apart
Read, highlight or underline important parts
Talk to text- 1 per paragraph
Answer Q's -complete sentences where possible
4/2/12 Complete your Lab Report on weathering and the rock cycle.
4/3/12
Read p. 270-276
Define terms p. 270 erosion
Answer Q's 1-4 p. 276
4/23/12
Read p. 166-172
Define terms p. 166 (9)crust
No questions today!
4/24/12
Worksheet Activity 3 Focus Questions
Answer 1-3
Write in complete sentences and explain your answer.
4/26/12
Answer Q's 1-4 p. 172.
Restate Q and explain!
4/27/12
Flip Book Project due
enrichment projects due next week
5/9/12 Parent signature on LS 2 assessment
5/11/12
Lesson 4.2 Inside the Earth
read, talk to text, answer Q's
5/16/12
Read p. 173-176
Define terms p. 172 Continental Drift
Answer Q's p. 176
5/17/12
Lesson 1.6 Pangaea, the Supercontinent
Read, talk to the text, answer Q's
5/22/12
Read p. 177-180
Terms p. 177 plate tectonics
Answer Q's p. 180
5/23/12
Read p. 181-187
Define terms p. 181 stress
Answer Q's p. 187
