Thursday, March 29, 2018

“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” 

― Nelson Mandela

Thursday March 29th Objectives

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working on old regents exams (link is below)

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

SWBAT continue rough draft for research paper

SWBAT finish their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/


Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

Juniors SWBAT complete WWI/WWII Thematic Essay (Benness/Manhart)

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT finish worksheet(s) for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Part 1: Use your annotations, think critically questions, and unit organizers to select a central idea that Skloot (author) brings forth within the reading. Using evidence and analysis explain how that central idea unfolds throughout the reading. You must use 4 pieces of evidence to support your claim or central idea. (16 points)
  • Part 2: Transform one of the issues identified in the text (organizers) into a claim. Your claim must elaborate on the “why” factor (avoid being general and use words like because or as long as)
  • Some issues included:(choose one to develop your claim)
  • Do individuals own their own tissues?
  • Is it right to use humans in experimentation without their knowledge?
  • Should doctors be able to profit from research on patients?
  • Does privacy and consent hinder medical advancements?
  • Have medical advancements been made on the account of racial injustice?
  • Should patients profit off of their contributions to science?
  • Despite medical advancements were the use of HeLa cells unethical?
  •  
  •  Outline:
  • Paragraph #1:
  • ·         Sentence 1: state your claim with title and author
  • ·         Sentence 2: Explain how it unfolds within the text
  • ·         Sentence 3: Continue to explain how it unfolds within the text.
  • Paragraph #2:
  • ·         Sentence 1: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 2: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 3: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 4: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 5: concluding sentence
  • Paragraph #3:
  • ·         Sentence 1: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 2: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 3: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 4: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 5: concluding sentence
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” ― Maya Angelou

Wednesday March 28th Objectives

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

SWBAT continue rough draft for research paper

SWBAT finish their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/


Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

Juniors SWBAT complete WWI/WWII Thematic Essay (Benness/Manhart)

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT finish worksheet(s) for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Part 1: Use your annotations, think critically questions, and unit organizers to select a central idea that Skloot (author) brings forth within the reading. Using evidence and analysis explain how that central idea unfolds throughout the reading. You must use 4 pieces of evidence to support your claim or central idea. (16 points)
  • Part 2: Transform one of the issues identified in the text (organizers) into a claim. Your claim must elaborate on the “why” factor (avoid being general and use words like because or as long as)
  • Some issues included:(choose one to develop your claim)
  • Do individuals own their own tissues?
  • Is it right to use humans in experimentation without their knowledge?
  • Should doctors be able to profit from research on patients?
  • Does privacy and consent hinder medical advancements?
  • Have medical advancements been made on the account of racial injustice?
  • Should patients profit off of their contributions to science?
  • Despite medical advancements were the use of HeLa cells unethical?
  •  
  •  Outline:
  • Paragraph #1:
  • ·         Sentence 1: state your claim with title and author
  • ·         Sentence 2: Explain how it unfolds within the text
  • ·         Sentence 3: Continue to explain how it unfolds within the text.
  • Paragraph #2:
  • ·         Sentence 1: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 2: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 3: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 4: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 5: concluding sentence
  • Paragraph #3:
  • ·         Sentence 1: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 2: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 3: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 4: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 5: concluding sentence
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

“You Learn More From Failure Than From Success. Don’t Let It Stop You. Failure Builds Character.”- Unknown

Tuesday March 27th Objectives

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working on Regents exams (link below)

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

SWBAT continue rough draft for research paper

SWBAT finish their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/


Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

Juniors SWBAT complete WWI/WWII Thematic Essay (Benness/Manhart)

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT finish worksheet(s) for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Part 1: Use your annotations, think critically questions, and unit organizers to select a central idea that Skloot (author) brings forth within the reading. Using evidence and analysis explain how that central idea unfolds throughout the reading. You must use 4 pieces of evidence to support your claim or central idea. (16 points)
  • Part 2: Transform one of the issues identified in the text (organizers) into a claim. Your claim must elaborate on the “why” factor (avoid being general and use words like because or as long as)
  • Some issues included:(choose one to develop your claim)
  • Do individuals own their own tissues?
  • Is it right to use humans in experimentation without their knowledge?
  • Should doctors be able to profit from research on patients?
  • Does privacy and consent hinder medical advancements?
  • Have medical advancements been made on the account of racial injustice?
  • Should patients profit off of their contributions to science?
  • Despite medical advancements were the use of HeLa cells unethical?
  •  
  •  Outline:
  • Paragraph #1:
  • ·         Sentence 1: state your claim with title and author
  • ·         Sentence 2: Explain how it unfolds within the text
  • ·         Sentence 3: Continue to explain how it unfolds within the text.
  • Paragraph #2:
  • ·         Sentence 1: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 2: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 3: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 4: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 5: concluding sentence
  • Paragraph #3:
  • ·         Sentence 1: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 2: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 3: Evidence
  • ·         Sentence 4: Analysis
  • ·         Sentence 5: concluding sentence
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Monday, March 26, 2018

You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation. Brigham Young

March 26th Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

SWBAT begin rough draft for research paper

SWBAT finish their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/


Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

Juniors SWBAT complete WWI/WWII Thematic Essay (Benness/Manhart)

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT the Evolution of Pesticides worksheet for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent questions
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 


- No comments:

Friday, March 23, 2018

March 23nd Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

  1. SWBAT complete all claim worksheets 
  2. SWBAT begin their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/ 
3.  SWBAT start rough draft

Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

Juniors SWBAT complete WWI/WWII Thematic Essay (Benness/Manhart)

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT the Evolution of Pesticides worksheet for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent questions
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Thursday, March 22, 2018

If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles. – Wayne Dyer

March 22nd Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

  1. SWBAT complete all claim worksheets 
  2. SWBAT begin their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/ 


Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

Juniors SWBAT complete WWI/WWII Thematic Essay (Benness/Manhart)

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT the Evolution of Pesticides worksheet for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles. – Wayne Dyer

March 21st Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

  1. SWBAT complete all claim worksheets 
  2. SWBAT begin their work cited page        http://www.easybib.com/ 


Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 

Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT the Evolution of Pesticides worksheet for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due Now!! 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

March 20th Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

SWBAT complete a second claim worksheet (you should have one from class)

Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 


Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments (cold war for Mr. Bennes)
SWBAT the Evolution of Pesticides worksheet for Environmental Science 

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due next Friday 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Monday, March 19, 2018

“The Way Get Started Is To Quit Talking And Begin Doing.” -Walt Disney

March 19th Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

SWBAT complete a claim worksheet (you should have one from class)

 Sample Claims: (yes you may use one if you like)
The most effective way for (developing) nations to become more prosperous is________
  • by investing in human capital, providing quality education and technology to all citizens, regardless of gender or race. 
  • by providing a quality education for all and increasing technology for each and every citizen.
  • by increasing equality for men and women and all races and religions.
  • by making sure it is keeping up with the rest of the world as far as technology and education.
  • to learn from the past to have a better future.
  • to make sure the nation is doing all it can to provide quality health care, education, and technology to its citizens.

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 


Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments 
SWBAT Have time to work on Love Canal project for Environmental Science (powerpoint/writing)

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due next Friday 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Friday, March 16, 2018

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."  Winston Churchill

March 16th Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

SWBAT read the article:  How Many Americans Live In Poverty?

 https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2013/11/06/243498168/how-many-americans-live-in-poverty

SWBAT watch the video Wealth Inequality in America and answer the following comprehension questions 

 SWBAT find at least (2) pieces of textual evidence to use for Research Paper Project

 (all questions must use R.A.C.E. strategy and annotations of articles are required for full credit)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPKKQnijnsM

 1. According to the video, is wealth distributed equally in America? Explain.
2. What surprised you about the information that you learned? Explain. (video)
3. What is the "supplemental poverty measure" and why is it important? (article)
4. What impact do Social Security and food stamps have on the American population? (article)
5. What is chronic poverty and why is it especially damaging? (article)

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 


Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments 
SWBAT Have time to work on Love Canal project for Environmental Science (powerpoint/writing)

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due next Friday 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet (Exponential Decay)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
- No comments:

Thursday, March 15, 2018

"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge."  Stephen Hawking

March 15th Objectives 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

Essential Question
"What are the best ways for (developing) nations to increase economic prosperity?"

SWBAT read the article The Case for Universal Basic Education for the World's Poorest Boys and Girls
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f20QyFxzXGMEa4zgW02qSjPImRgFf1W5/view  
SWBAT annotate the article
SWBAT answer the comprehension questions

1. Give some examples of children that face "greater obstacles to education" than others.
2. What benefits are seen when the gender gap is closed?
3. Why do some "impoverished" parents choose not to send their girls to school and how can this be helped?
4. Why does the article say that reforms must be made on both a local and national level to be successful?
5. What is the FTI and what is it important?

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 


Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments 
SWBAT Have time to work on Love Canal project for Environmental Science (powerpoint/writing)

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due next Friday 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework packet
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on US vs. USSR 
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change."  Stephen Hawking

March 14th Objectives 

Attention Seniors Erie SUNY will be at McKinley on TODAY for the placement test.  This will be the last time they will be here this year.  (sign up in guidance) 

  • Students who have castle learning are to make sure the assignments are complete before due date
  • Students who have June Regent exams and are repeating exams for the second time are to spend some time working

Seniors are to continue their Guns, Germs, and Steel research unit

SWBAT read the article Empowering Women is Smart Economics   http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2012/03/revenga.htm 
SWBAT annotate the article
SWBAT answer the comprehension questions

1. What are some of the "gender gaps" that remain in today's society? Why is it important that these gaps are addressed?
2. Currently, what gender gaps remain regarding education? Explain.
3. Currently, what gender gaps remain regarding life expectancy? Explain.
4. Currently, what gender gaps remain regarding  the world's labor force? Explain.
5. The article states that, Gender equality is important in it's own right" because it expands "freedoms equally for all people." Explain what the author means giving at least 3 examplesfrom the section "Gender and Equality development" on pages 41-42 as support. 
6. What does the author recommend needs to be done to, "reduce the excess mortality of girls and women"?
7. What does the author recommend needs to be done to, "shrink education gaps"?
8. What does the author recommend needs to be done to, "broaden women's access to economic opportunity"?
9. What does the author recommend needs to be done to, "diminish gender differences in household and societal voice"? 
10. What does the author recommend needs to be done to "limit gender inequality over time"?

Guns, Germs, and Steel video Links 


Juniors SWBAT to continue Letters to Birmingham unit 

SWBAT answer any reading comprehension questions for English
SWBAT finish US History Castle learning assignments 
SWBAT Have time to work on Love Canal project for Environmental Science (powerpoint/writing)

 Juniors SWBAT to research two possible local colleges or vocational training programs (PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Poster board) Due next Friday 

  1. All submissions must be typed or copied and pasted into a word document or powerpoint
  2. Must have the name and address of (2) local colleges or vocational training programs and web address
  3. Add a picture of the college
  4. Must list the name of (2) degree or certificate programs 
  5. Must have a description of the degree or certificate program (copy and paste)
  6. Submissions can be e-mailed to ashiah@buffaloschools.org 

Sophomores are to continue their Henrietta Lacks Unit 1, Module :3 coursework

  • Finish independent question #18
  • Complete Tracking events and ideas worksheet
  • Finish Algebra coursework (Box and Whisker Plot)
  • Global Studies graphic organizer on Russian Revolution 
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