6th Grade:
MIT- Identifying places on map of Asia
UChi and UCLA- No Homework
UVA-
Read current events articles and answer questions completely.
Should gifted and talented education be eliminated
Should a single test decide a 4yr old educational future
7th Grade: Students will construct a “compass rose” directional marker using household items – popsicle sticks, spaghetti, bottle caps, for example. On a sheet provided by instructor, students will explain why a compass is essential to map reading and acquisition of geographical perspective. Assignment is due Tuesday, September 17. Students are encouraged to be creative – and most of all have fun. A rubric describing grading criteria will be provided by instructor.
8th Grade: Complete lunchroom fight graphic organizer and suspension report. Please include three details/sources in your response. Let’s keep up the positive momentum and stack those 4’s.