Advanced English 8: Lord of the Flies Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary

Lord of the Flies terms for Chapters 5-8  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

English 8: The Giver Terms for Chapters 10-13

The Giver terms for Chapters 10-13  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

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: Sarah M.
Social Studies: Ashlea D.
English: Isabelle A.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Kiara W.

English 8: Bonus Opportunity

English 8 students will have the opportunity to earn bonus on tomorrow's test!  Four additional vocabulary terms will be on the test from the original vocabulary list.  Please click the links to review these terms.
Graded Vocab. List
Original Vocab. List

CH 7: Plate Tectonics - Vocabulary

English 8: The Giver Terms for Chapters 6-9

The Giver terms for Chapters 6-9  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link. 

Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Information from the Website:
The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5-8. This one-of-a-kind video competition has sparked the imaginations of hundreds of thousands of students and enhanced science exploration, innovation and communication across the United States.

Official Website: http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/

Science Class: 1/23/14

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

1. Finish the "Plate Tectonics: Online Activity".  Turn the packet in once it is complete. The packet is due on January 27th (Monday).

2. Complete the "Mountain Scavenger Hunt".  The activity will be due on February 7th.

• Mountain Scavenger Hunt Website
• Mountain Scavenger Hunt Digital Copy

3. Pick from the following options once you complete all the other steps:

Option 1: Click on the link below to explore various websites to further your understanding of plate tectonics.

"Enrichment Websites: Plate Tectonics"

Option 2: Complete a "Read and React" paper for bonus points.

Advanced English 8: Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-4 Terms

Lord of the Flies terms for Chapters 1-4  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.

English 8: The Giver Terms for Chapers 1-5

The Giver terms for Chapters 1-5  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link. 

Science Class: 1/14/14-1/16/14

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

1. Ensure all the questions from the "Sea-floor Spreading Lab" are complete. Also, make sure that you identified what feature occurs at the corresponding location on the ocean floor for questions 1 and 2. This would either be a mid-ocean ridge or a trench. Place the lab questions in the bin near the teacher's computer.

2. Click on the link to complete the "CH 7-1 & 7-2 Quia Activity" using the Quia website. You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. If you do not score a 30 out of 30 (100%), retake the activity until you score a perfect or you have used all three attempts. Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.  Your final attempt is due by the end of class on Thursday (1/16).

Note: You may use your notes, book, and internet to help you with the activity. You are not allowed to communicate the answers with other students. The school’s cheating consequences will be followed if you are caught sharing answers. See your student handbook for more information.

3. Finish any work that you currently owe. Mr. Wolf will be around to let you know if you owe any work.

4. Complete the "Plate Tectonics: Online Activity". Ensure you have a copy of the activity. This activity will take longer than one class period. Turn the packet in once it is complete. The packet will be due on January 27th.

5. Pick from the following options once you complete all the other steps:

Option 1: Click on the link below to explore various websites to further your understanding of plate tectonics.

"Enrichment Websites: Plate Tectonics"

Option 2: Complete a "Read and React" paper for bonus points.

The Incredible Edible Earth!: 2013-2014

The Supernova science classes spent time creating edible 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.

Layers of the Earth Rap Song

MAC Grants

From Canonsburg Middle School's Website:

McDonald's MAC Grants: Mr. and Mrs. Wolf were the proud recipients of two McDonald's MAC Grants totaling nearly a $1,000 to support lessons in literacy and science throughout the school year.  A special thanks to our Canonsburg McDonalds and McDonalds Inc. for supporting Canonsburg Middle School and public education through such wonderful grant opportunities.

Basketball Champions!

Congratulations to the Supernova  basketball team for winning this year's CMS Winter Classic basketball tournament.  

Students of the Month: December

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

English: River I.
Science: Lauren N.
Social Studies: Jessie A.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Baili W.

ADV Extended Vocab #7

I am posting the link before I leave to the Extended Vocabulary List #7. The definitions and sentences will be due to the Substitute on Tuesday, December 17th at the start of class. The quiz for these terms will take place on Thursday, December 19th at the beginning of the class period. I will grade the tests upon my return.

Penn State Weather Camp (June 22-27, 2014)

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

www.outreach.psu.edu/weather-camp

ADV: Extended Vocabulary List #6

Here is the link to the Quizlet for the Extended Vocabulary List #6. The definitions will be due on Tuesday, December 10th. The test will be on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2013 instead of Friday due to the "Flowers for Algernon" test that day. Any questions, please see me.

Advanced Extended Vocabulary #5

Here is the link to the Quizlet for Extended Vocabulary List #5. The test on these vocabulary terms will take place on Friday, December 6, 2013.

Energy Research Debate General Information

Energy Research Debate (Digital Copy)
Energy Research and Presentation Notes (Digital Copy)

Google Presentation Due Date: December 16, 2013

• Create in Google Drive
• Share with Mr. Wolf: wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us
• Power Companies: Share with your group members
• Power Companies: Make sure your group members have permission to edit
• How to Name Your Google Presentation:
• Power Companies: classperiod_energyresource
• Example: 4-5_hydropower
• This would be the name of the file for the power company researching hydropower in my period 4-5 class.
• Panel Members: classperiod_energyresource_panel
• Example: 6-7_fossilfuels_panel
• This would be the name of the file for the panel member researching fossil fuels in my period 6-7 class.

Energy Pathfinder

Please use the following pathfinder to help you get started with your research.  The pathfinder can also be accessed from the library's website.

http://cmspathfinders.wikispaces.com/Energy

Energy Resource Quiz (15 Points) - December 19th, 2013

"Flowers for Algernon" Vocabulary

This it the link to the "Flowers for Algernon" vocabulary. The vocabulary worksheet and definitions will be due on Thursday, December 5, 2013. These vocabulary terms will come up within the reading of the story, as well as on the final test. 

2013 Dodgeball Tournament Champions!

Congratulations to Mr. Wolf's homebase for winning the dodgeball tournament. 

Students of the Month: November

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

Social Studies: Chris K.
Science: Ryan H.
English: Alyssa L. 

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Samantha S.

Egg Drop Awards: 2013-2014

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science class conducted an egg drop activity as one of the final projects for the physical science portion of the school year. The objective of the activity was to utilize physics concepts learned in class to design and construct a capsule that will protect a raw egg (from breaking) as it is dropped from an elevated position.