An Anne Frank Tree Sapling is Planted in U.S. Capitol’s West Front Lawn

The Advanced English 8 students read the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank" and the novel, The Diary of a Young Girl. As a culminating activity, the students selected from six quotes from Anne's diary. The quotes were based on the themes of freedom, goodness, giving, courage, happiness, and humanity. Each student wrote an essay about the ways that he or she had been inspired by the life of Anne Frank to value that specific theme in his or her own life. The students also created a leaf based on one of the six themes. Each student wrote Anne's quote on one side of the leaf and his or her own original quote on the other side of the leaf. This project was based on the Anne Frank Tree Interactive Monument. Anne Frank often admired the chestnut tree in the courtyard behind the secret annex and wrote about the tree in her diary.

For more information, you can visit the Anne Frank Tree Interactive Monument. You can also leave your own quote or message on the virtual tree. 


This year, the date that the students decorated the class Anne Frank Tree coincided with the planting of a sapling in Washington, D.C.  For more information on where the other saplings were planted in the U.S., you can visit The Sapling Project. 

Science Class: 4/30/14

Please complete the following steps in order.  Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1. Complete "50 Years of NASA" and the "Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe" projects.

• 50 Years of NASA - Due - 5/8 (Headphones Required)

• Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe (ATTT) - Please us the astronomy website listed below as a starting point for your research. 
• Helpful ATTT Websites
• 1st Project Due - 4/25
• 2nd Project Due - 5/2
• 3rd Project Due - 5/9 (Optional Bonus)

2. Pick from the following options once you have completed all the steps listed above.

• SciShow Space: YouTube Channel (Headphones Required) - Watch various science videos about astronomy.  
• Read and React - Bonus Opportunity
• The Scale of the Universe - Explore the scale of the universe on this interactive website.  
• Gravity and Orbits - (Simulation)
• The Seasons - (Simulation) 
• Phases of the Moon (Simulation)
• Tides (Simulation)
• Username: sdcmsa
• Password: sdcmsa

• Various Other Astronomy Simulations and Animations 

    

Students of the Month: April

The Supernova teachers would like to congratulate the following Supernovas for earning student of the month honors for the month of April.

English: John B.
Social Studies: Haley F.
Science: Brooke P.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Megan B.

Finished with Your Paper?

When you have finished with your paper.
Class on Monday, April 28th - Tuesday, April 29th

You are to use the embedded links to explore the Secret Annex that Anne called home during her time in hiding. You will need headphones for this activity.

The steps below take you through navigating the Anne Frank website. You are to take your time and explore.

Along the top of the page is a bar with different options for you.

1. Click on the link that appears at the top of the page that says "Enter the 3D house" and explore the page. This page can take a while to load. You can get to the 3D house by clicking the Secret Annex link.

2. Click on the link that says “About the house” and explore the page. Be sure to click on the link that says “See it on Google StreetView”

3. Click on the link that says “Who is who?” and explore the page by clicking on the arrow beneath the person's picture and caption.

4. Click on the link that says “Outcome” and explore the page by clicking on the various links.

5. Finally, you are to explore the timeline to gain an understanding of that time period.

This can be an emotional and mature topic.  If at any time, you are uncomfortable with the subject matter, you are just to click on another link. You do not have to view the entire Anne Frank site.

Science Class: 4/16 and 4/17

Please complete the following steps in order.  Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1. Make sure you have completed at least one Quia attempt: "Astronomy Quia Activity: Our Solar System."

• NOTE: It is strongly suggested that you continue to take the Quia activity until your have earned a 50 out of 50 (100%) or you have used all 3 attempts.

2. Complete "50 Years of NASA" and the "Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe" projects.

• 50 Years of NASA - Due - 5/8 (Headphones Required)

• Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe (ATTT) - Please us the astronomy website listed below as a starting point for your research. 
• Helpful ATTT Websites
• 1st Project Due - 4/25
• 2nd Project Due - 5/2
• 3rd Project Due - 5/9 (Optional Bonus)

3. Pick from the following options once you have completed all the steps listed above.

• SciShow Space: YouTube Channel (Headphones Required) - Watch various science videos about astronomy.  
• Read and React - Bonus Opportunity
• The Scale of the Universe - Explore the scale of the universe on this interactive website.  
• Gravity and Orbits - (Simulation)
• The Seasons - (Simulation) 
• Phases of the Moon (Simulation)
• Tides (Simulation)
• Username: sdcmsa
• Password: sdcmsa

• Various Other Astronomy Simulations and Animations 

    

Astronomy Quia Activity: Our Solar System

Click on the link to complete the "Astronomy Quia Activity: Our Solar System" using the Quia website.

• You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. 
• Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  
• You may use your notes, book, and the Internet to help with the activity.
• Your final attempt is due before school on 4/24/14. 
• Your first attempt is due before school on 4/22/14.

Technical Notes:

• If you are unable to take this activity outside of school, you must make arrangements to complete it at school.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in room 406.  
• If you fail to complete the activity by the due date, you may be required to complete the activity (1 attempt) or a paper/pencil test WITHOUT the use of your expert sheets, book, or the Internet.
• Username and Password Reminder
• Username: Your username would be your full first and last name with the number 204 at the end (no spaces).
• Example: Jennifer Rodgers username would be "jenniferrodgers204"
• Password: Your student I.D. number. 
• If a picture fails to load properly, click the save button at the bottom of the activity.  Then log back into the activity and the picture should load.  
• If you have ANY technical issues during the activity, email Mr. Wolf.  He can reset your attempt if necessary.
• wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us

"The Diary of Anne Frank" Act Two Terms

The terms for the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank": Act Two have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  

Science Class: 4/9/14 and 4/10/14

Please complete the following steps in order.  Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1.  Ensure you get the paper "50 Years of NASA" from the front of the classroom.  DO NOT START THIS UNTIL YOU REACH STEP #5.

• NOTE: If you missed class on Tuesday, April 8th, get a paper copy of the "Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe" from the teacher.  Read the blog post to learn about the project.  

2. Read the following article relating to the total lunar eclipse that will occur during the early morning hours on Tuesday, April 15th.

• North America to Experience a Total Lunar Eclipse (Science Daily)

3. Watch (Headphones Required): What is a Planet?

4. Watch (Headphones Required): The Formation of Earth's Moon

5. Begin: 50 Years of NASA - Due - 5/8 (Headphones Required)

6. Pick from the following options once you have completed all the steps listed above.

• Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe (ATTT) - Please us the astronomy website listed below as a starting point for your research. 
• Helpful ATTT Websites
• 1st Project Due - 4/25
• 2nd Project Due - 5/2
• 3rd Project Due - 5/9 (Optional Bonus)
• Read and React - Bonus Opportunity
• The Scale of the Universe - Explore the scale of the universe on this interactive website.  
• Gravity and Orbits - (Simulation)
• The Seasons - (Simulation) 
• Phases of the Moon (Simulation)
• Tides (Simulation)
• Username: sdcmsa
• Password: sdcmsa

• Various Other Astronomy Simulations and Animations 

    

Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe - 2013-2014

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes are conducting a student choice activity in which they choose and complete at least TWO astronomy activities. The students can complete a third activity to earn bonus points. One activity will be due on each of the following due dates.

Due Date 1: April 25th
Due Date 2: May 2nd
Due Date 3: May 9th (Optional Bonus Activity)

Note - The use of a computer is NOT required for the project.   

Astronomy Websites

Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe (Printable PDF File)

Student Song Examples from Previous Years (Option # 2):
Solar System Song
Space Story Song

"The Diary of Anne Frank" Vocabulary Set Two

The terms for the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank": Act One Scenes Four & Five have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  

CH 16 - Sections 1, 2, and 4 - Quia Activity

Click on the link to complete the "CH 16 - Sections 1, 2, and 4 - Quia Activity" using the Quia website.

• You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. 
• Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  
• You may use your notes, book, and the Internet to help with the activity.
• Your final attempt is due before school on 4/8/14. 
• Your first attempt is due before school on 4/4/14.

Technical Notes:

• If you are unable to take this activity outside of school, you must make arrangements to complete it at school.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in room 406.  
• If you fail to complete the activity by the due date, you may be required to complete the activity (1 attempt) or a paper/pencil test WITHOUT the use of your expert sheets, book, or the Internet.
• Username and Password Reminder
• Username: Your username would be your full first and last name with the number 204 at the end (no spaces).
• Example: Jennifer Rodgers username would be "jenniferrodgers204"
• Password: Your student I.D. number. 
• If a picture fails to load properly, click the save button at the bottom of the activity.  Then log back into the activity and the picture should load.  
• If you have ANY technical issues during the activity, email Mr. Wolf.  He can reset your attempt if necessary.
• wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us