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Chapter 8 Power Points

If you need a refresher for the test on Thursday, here are the power points we used in class.

Advanced English 8: Extended Vocabulary List # 11

Extended Vocabulary List #11 is posted on Quizlet. The test on these terms will be Friday, February 4th.

Students of the Month: January

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

Science: Greg L.
English: Amber A.
Social Studies: George C.

Earthquakes: PowerPoint Notes (Ch 8-1 and 8-2) and Enrichment Websites

Below are the PowerPoint notes for the first two sections on earthquakes.





Earthquake Enrichment Websites

EXTRA EXTRA STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS!!

Hey, are you looking for some extra bonus points in Social Studies? Well you have come to the right place! Simply print out this BINGO card and play along while watching the Presidents State of the Union Address tonight! Bring it in tomorrow and earn up 5 pts.

Advanced English 8: Extended Vocabulary List # 10

Extended Vocabulary List #10 is posted on Quizlet. The test on these terms will be Friday, January 28th.

Meet Your Congress Memebers!!!

Check out the CITIZENS HELP DESK!!! On this page you can check on legislation we talk about in class and see how far the bill is along in the lawmaking process we will be discussing in class. Also you can check in with your Federal and State Representatives in Government.

English 8: "The Fifty-First Dragon" Terms

The vocabulary list is posted on Quizlet for the terms from"The Fifty-First Dragon". The students are encouraged to click on the link embedded in the title of the short story to study the vocabulary terms for the upcoming test.

Advanced English 8: Lord of the Flies Chapters 9-12

The vocabulary list is posted on Quizlet for the terms from Chapters 9 through 12 from the novel, Lord of the Flies. The students are encouraged to click on the link embedded in the title of the novel to study the vocabulary terms for the upcoming test.

Penn State Weather Camp (June 19th-24th): Science Enrichment

Click on the following link to view information about Penn State Weather Camp.

http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/weather-camp/index.html

Lord of the Flies Rap

Logan A. wrote and performed his very own rap for the novel, Lord of the Flies. He is truly an English All-Star! The Advanced English 8 students are almost finished with the novel. Check the Supernova Team Blog soon for pictures of the Lord of the Flies illustrator display that has been created by the students.

Fun Dough Lab: 2010-2011

The Supernova students used Play-Doh to model various types of stress and faults.

University of Pittsburgh SWE Engineering Day: Enrichment Opportunity

Plate Tectonics: Online Activity and Enrichment Websites (2010-2011)

Click on the link below to view a printable digital copy of the "Plate Tectonics: Online Activity" (45 Points). 

Plate Tectonics: Online Activity

Click on the link below to view various websites on the topic of plate tectonics. 

Enrichment Websites: Plate Tectonics

Advanced English 8: Extended Vocabulary List # 9

Extended Vocabulary List #9 is posted on Quizlet. The test on these terms will be Friday, January 14th.

English 8: A Christmas Carol Terms for the Final Test

The terms are posted on Quizlet for the final test on the novel, A Christmas Carol. Please click the link embedded in the title of the novel to access the terms. The test will be Thursday, January 13th.

The Incredible Edible Earth!: 2010-2011

Mr. Wolf's science classes kicked off the transition from physical science to Earth science by creating physical models of the Earth's interior. These models didn't last too long because of hungry Supernovas! Fortunately, the real Earth is not in danger because, unlike our models, it does not consist of SunButter, jelly, chocolate chips, grahams crackers, powdered sugar, and honey.

Ambassador for Respect Essay & Art Contest

The Supernova Team is participating in the Ambassador for Respect Program. This week the students will be wearing blue wrist bands that signify that they are "Ambassadors for Dignity and Respect". The students are encouraged to participate in the essay and art contests provided through the program. The topic of both contests is "self-respect in cyberspace." Students participating in the contest are required to have their submissions to Mrs. Porter by Tuesday, January 11th. Any student who submits an essay or art work and follows all of the requirements will receive extended challenge points to use towards improving their grade in English 8 or Advanced English 8. The best submissions will be sent in to the Ambassador for Respect Program to compete. Winners of the contest will receive $100 prizes and their essays will be published in the Observer-Reporter newspaper. Winners will also be awarded certificates and prizes at the Teen Outreach Awards Night in May. For more information on the contest or the Ambassador for Respect Program please go to www.healthyteens.com

Advanced English 8: Extended Vocabulary List # 8

Extended Vocabulary List #8 is posted on Quizlet. The test on these terms will be Friday, January 7th.

Layers of the Earth Rap Song

Chapter 7: Plate Tectonics (PowerPoint Notes)