Accelerated Core 7

THURSDAY 4/30 Note: We will play Quizlet Live TOMORROW at 10 AM, right before taking the quiz on our Neuro Vocab. TCI: Lesson 17: Section 1 --Do this online. Go to TCI, then assignments. Select Lesson 17, then Section 1. When you have completed the reading and the problems, click “Mark as Done” on Google Classroom SS. Neurologist’s Notebook #2 Go to Google Classroom (LA). Complete the assignment and press “Turn In”. Note: Check your score and the comments I made on Nuero Notebook #1 before starting this.

WEDNESDAY 4/29 We will be playing Neuro Quizlet Live on Friday at 10 AM, right before the Quick Quiz on Neurology Vocab.  TCI: Lesson 17: “Introduction” --Go to Google Classroom SS. Click the link in the assignment: Wednesday: Lesson 17, “Introduction.” When you have completed the reading and the problems, click “Mark as Done” on Google Classroom SS. “The Teen Brain: It’s Just Not Grown Up Yet”: Text and Questions Go to Google Classroom (LA). Read the article and answer the problems in the margins. Press “Turn In.”

TUESDAY 4/28 ***Important: SS Test today! TCI: Lesson 16: Test Complete the Lesson 16 Test. Make sure you do each problem. Double-check your work before turning it in on TCI. This test must be completed by 9 PM TODAY. Neurologist’s Notebook #1 Go to Google Classroom (LA). Complete the assignment and press “Turn In”.

⭐ MONDAY 4/27 Big Picture &  AR Important : Create a folder in Google Drive where you will store all your Brain Science work for Q4. When you get your work returned, put it in there. Social Studies TCI: Lesson 16: Lesson Game --Do this online. Go to TCI, then assignments. Select Lesson 16 Lesson Game. Make sure you finish the whole game, then click “Mark as Done” on Google Classroom SS. --Lesson 16 Test tomorrow---study some Quizlet Sets! Lang. Arts Go to Google Classroom (LA) Watch the Monday Morning Message & click “Mark as Done” Study new Neurology Quizlet set & “Mark as Done” when you know the words. We will have a quiz and/or play Quizlet Live with these words on Friday.

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FRIDAY 4/24 Progress Reports Due Today! Check your grades on Synergy and look for missing assignments on Google Classroom. When work gets returned to you on GC, check out your score & teacher comments to see if you need to redo something. Let’s try playing Quizlet Live together (while apart)--  Today at 2 PM for ⅗  and 2:15 PM for 4/6! Remember to write your actual name! Check the Google Classroom (SS) STREAM today just before game time for the details. The test on Lesson 16 is on Tuesday. It’s READING DAY!  Already have a book? Cool! Spend time today reading it. Need a book? Check out the resources posted in the Stream on Google Classroom.

THURSDAY 4/23 Let’s try playing Quizlet Live together (while apart)--  TOMORROW: --at 2 PM for ⅗  --at 2:15 PM for 4/6 Remember to write your actual name! Use the AJHS Library’s website to take AR tests. TCI: Lesson 16: “Primary Source” --Note: This assignment is continued from yesterday because it is rather long. You have until Friday at 8 AM to finish it & “Mark as Done”. --Double-check that ALL problems for ALL OF Lesson 16 problems are done on TCI. Thursday: “Gist” Assignment & study Neuro Quizlet Go to Google Classroom (LA). Study the Neuro Quizlet set, then re-read “Teens and Decision Making”. Complete the “Gist” Assignment and press “Turn In.”

WEDNESDAY 4/22 Progress Report Deadline is Friday! If you have missing work in any of your classes, get it done today so your dear teachers have time to grade and enter it prior to the FRIDAY deadline. TCI: Lesson 16: “Primary Source” Note: This assignment is rather long & involves some writing. You have until Friday at 8 AM to finish it and “Mark it as Done”. Wednesday:  Read “Teens and Decision Making”. Go to Google Classroom (LA). Read the article titled “Teens and Decision Making” for gist. Click "Mark as Done" when you have finished reading the article for gist. Big Picture--AR: Spend time each day reading your AR book. We will have extra time on Fridays to focus on reading as well. 

TUESDAY 4/21 Did you know there is a Quizlet app? If you have a phone or tablet, consider getting it. It might make studying your Sets more convenient. TCI: Lesson 16: Summary Remember to go to Google Classroom (SS) and “Mark as Done” for each assignment when you’re ready for me to grade it. Tuesday: My Analysis of the Gallery Walk Go to Google Classroom (LA). Complete the assignment titled “My Analysis of the Gallery Walk” and press “Turn In”.

To see the whole Week at a Glance, click here . ⭐ MONDAY 4/20 New Info & Updates I need a few volunteers to help me with the Quizlet Live game on Friday. Reply to the question in the Stream on Google Classroom (SS) if you’re interested. Social Studies TCI: Lesson 16, Section 5 --Do this online. Go to TCI, then assignments. Select Lesson 16 Interactive Notebook.  Read & then complete Section 5. Go to Google Classroom (SS) and press “Mark as Done”. Lang. Arts Go to Google Classroom (LA) Watch the Monday Morning Message & click “Mark as Done” Monday: Gallery Walk View the Gallery Walk & complete the Notice and Wonders Chart. Click “Turn In” Big Picture &  AR Big Picture--SS: Continue to study Ghana/Lesson 16. Complete the work on TCI’s Interactive Notebook. Big Picture--LA: Begin to explore our new unit for Q4! Big Picture--AR: Spend time each day reading your AR book. We will have extra time on Fridays to foc

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FRIDAY 4/17 Go through Google Classroom (SS & LA) and make sure all your work for the week is done and TURNED IN or MARKED AS DONE. This week, you should have: -- recorded a Screencast video of you reading your Children's Book as a way to "turn in" the book virtually. --completed SS Lesson 16, Sections 2, 3, and 4 If you need to finish anything, please do so now. Google Classroom (SS) Add to and study your Quizlet set for Lesson 16, then turn in the link. Play someone else’s too. Attach the link for your Quizlet set to today's assignment in GC (SS) and press "Turn In" We will be playing Quizlet Live from home next week! Here is the link for Quizlet . (Note: There is a tutorial attached to the assignment on Google Classroom that will teach you how to add a link to an assignment on Google Classroom before you turn it in.) LA--It’s READING DAY!  Already have a book? Cool! Spend time today reading it. Need a book? Chec

THURSDAY 4/16 Check your grades on Synergy. Let’s try to have Office Hours today from 11:00-11:30AM. If you have a question, stop by! I’ll post the link on Google Classroom just before 11 AM. If you're having trouble with the assignment due today, stop on by! (Note: This is not required. It's just to problem-solve issues or answer questions.) TCI: Lesson 16, Section 4 Using Screencastify and your notes, record yourself reading your Children’s Book aloud using the options mentioned in Tuesday’s video/Slides. Attach your video to the assignment on Google Classroom. Press “Turn In”.  Due TODAY by 5 PM. Hi, everyone! Please don't worry if your video hasn't finished loading by 5 PM today. Copy the link from Screencastify and attach it to the assignment in Google Classroom. I can show you how in office hours today or you can check out the tutorials attached to the assignment. Don't worry. I am proud of you for the work you're doing. We will

WEDNESDAY 4/15 If you do your work after the deadline, I don’t know it’s done until you email me. My email is: jenna_etemad-lehmer@pvusd.n Et We will be having Office Hours tomorrow from 11:00-11:30. If you have a question or want me to demo something, drop by. This is not required & it won't be like a regular class       --it's just a chance for you to ask questions and get answers in real time. I will post the link on Google Classroom (LA & SS) tomorrow just before 11 AM. TCI: Lesson 16, Section 3 Complete the work on the Interactive Notebook on TCI. Remember to "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom when you finish. Using Screencastify and your notes, record yourself reading your Children’s Book aloud using the options mentioned in yesterday’s video/Slides. Attach your video to the assignment on Google Classroom. Press “Turn In”. Due tomorrow by 5 PM. Big Picture--AR: Spend time each day reading your AR book. We will have extra time o

TUESDAY 4/14 Remember: Use the daily blog as well as the Week At A Glance ! Consider printing out the Week At A Glance and crossing work off as you do it & hit "Turn In" or "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom. TCI: Lesson 16, Section 2 --Do this online. Go to TCI, then assignments. Select Lesson 16 Interactive Notebook.  Read & then complete Section 2. When you are done, go to Google Classroom (SS) and "Mark as Done" Go to Google Classroom (LA)--Watch the video “Using Screencastify to Record My Reading of My Children’s Book” and the Slides presentation on changing the sharing settings--take notes on both. A look ahead: --For Tuesday through Thursday, you will be recording a video of you reading your Children's book, adjusting the sharing settings, and turning it in on Google Classroom (LA) by attaching your video link to the assignment.  Big Picture--LA: Learn how to install & use Screencastify. Use that platform t

MONDAY 4/13 We’re EXPANDING! Starting today, we will be using our Language Arts class as well as the Social Studies one on Google Classroom. Each day, you will want to check this blog, then go to Google Classroom (LA) or (SS) to complete the work. --Check out the previous post on this blog to see the whole week at a glance. -Watch the Monday Morning Message on Google Classroom (SS) & click "Mark as Done" to get credit. -Check Synergy to make sure the work from SS SS Lesson 16 is “Marked as Done” on Google Classroom AND done on TCI. (You should have finished the “Introduction” and “Section 1”.) If not:    -Do it on TCI. OR -Resubmit it on Google Classroom (SS). Email me when it’s done so I know to grade it. --Google Classroom (LA):  --Watch the video “How to Install Screencastify” and install it on your Chromebook or computer. Be sure to click “Mark as Done” when you’ve finished watching & installing.