The freshmen class is working very hard on their bridge design. One week remains until we can see how efficient their bridge model will be. … [Read more...]
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Mini project: My dream home (El hogar de mis sueños)
Aim: How to describe an apartment or house? Due date: 10/15/13 Assignment: Make a small poster of your dream home. Options: *Draw it (blue print style) *Cut out magazines images or print them out. (Appropriate images!) Label each room in Spanish. E.g.: la cocina Then write a parragraph using the following template: Mi casa es (adjective). Está cerca de (place). Tiene (# of rooms total) cuartos. Tiene (#) baños y (#) habitaciones. La cocina es (adjective). El comedor es (adjective). La sala de estar es (adjective). ADD 3 or more sentences about your dream home. On the back of your poster attached a clean copy of your paragraph description or re-write it on the poster itself. … [Read more...]
Classwork: Constructing Parallel Lines
Geometric figures, such as angles, can be constructed using straightedge and compass. In this case, measuring instruments such as protractor and ruler are not permitted A ruler can be used if and only if its markings are not used. This week we are using a compass and straightedge to copy angles and segments, create perpendicular and angle bisectors, and perpendicular and parallel lines through a given point. Below is today's classwork for Marking Period 1. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Wkst_Parallel-Lines.docx"] … [Read more...]
WHSAD Students Begin Work in Photography
In the Junior Science of Historic Preservation class, Dr. Wiprovnick's students are completing their rudimentary work on the use of simple artificial lighting in conjunction with a variety of reflective/absorptive surfaces. … [Read more...]
AIM and HOMEWORK
Aim: How does the denuoement of "The Flowers," by Alice Walker symbolize the end of innocence? Homework: Complete a Freytag's Pyramid for a TV Show … [Read more...]
Review of Quiz 1
Yesterday we had our first quiz. The results showed that some people were still confused about the material, so we did a review today. If you are still confused about any of the material after today, please stop by for extra help! Mr. Quinn is available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8th period, as well as most 7th and 9th periods by appointment (and even some 4th periods). Ms. Tom is available by appointment (she has other classes to help as well). Presentation: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Review-Quiz-1.pptx"] … [Read more...]
Review Packet for the Articles of Confederation
I can't seem to find my electronic copy of this packet. However, please stop by for a copy if you did not recieve it. … [Read more...]
Daily Extra Credit: 10/10
Question #10 Tammy bought several items at the store and got change. Use the clues to find out how much change she got. She got twice as may quarters as dimes. She got three times as many pennies as nickels. She got the same number of dimes and nickels. She got less than 75 cents change. email your answer to terraferma@whsad.org with your name and question #10 in the subject … [Read more...]
One Day More! (Thurs, 10/10)
Tomorrow is the last day of the First Marking Period! Geometry (Periods 1 & 5) AIM: How do we construct a perpendicular line through a given point? HW: None -- Free night! Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we solve problems involving complex numbers? HW: Pages 6 & 7 of review packet. Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we model relationships with quadratic functions? HW: You are designing a fountain for a new park. If you want the water to reach a maximum height of 48 feet, with what initial velocity should each drop of water be launched into the air? … [Read more...]