Quiz 2 today. Assignment today: Atomic Model Timeline [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Atomic-Concept-20150918.pptx"][gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ATOMIC-MODEL-TIMELINE-Graphic-Organizer.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ATOMIC-TIMELINE.docx"] … [Read more...]
The Column
Archived here is every article written for WHSAD's student run newspaper, The Column.
September 17, 2015
Remember tomorrow is Quiz 2 and notebook check for class periods 2, 3, 5, and 6 Monday is Quiz 2 and notebook check for class period 1 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Atomic-Concept-20150917.pptx"][gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Unit-1-Regent-Facts.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HWK-01-01-Atom-Puzzle.docx"] … [Read more...]
The Week of September 16th -18th – Aim & Assignments
09/16 Aim: What are the similarities and difference of the Ottoman Empire and Mughal Empire? 09/17 Aim: How did the Tokugawa Shogunate unify, stabilize, and centralize Japan? 09/18 Aim: How did the Bourbon Dynasty unify, stabilize, and centralize France? Assignments: - Brooklyn Museum Sneaker Culture Exhibit – visit the Brooklyn Museum between now and October 4th to view the Sneaker Culture exhibit. Write at least 3 paragraphs document your experience at the museum. Also, be sure to check out Faile’s Sacred/Savage Young Minds exhibit too! – The Assignment is due October 5th. For more information go to this website: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/rise_of_sneaker_culture - Gunpowder Plot Assignment – Due September … [Read more...]
Lesson: September 17
Aim: Why is setting important? Homework: Read Chapter 2 **QUIZ tomorrow If you need a copy of Chapter 2, please come by my room 8th period or after school. Otherwise, please use the digital text to read. Attached you will find today's lesson. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Great-Gatsby-Lesson-3.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Happy Constitution Day!
Did You Know... The U.S. Constitution was written in the same Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army. Now called Independence Hall, the building still stands today on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, directly across from the National Constitution Center. Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17th. But it wasn’t until 1788 that it was ratified by the necessary nine states. The U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors that were guarded by sentries. Some of the original framers and many delegates in the state ratifying conventions were very troubled that the original … [Read more...]
AP Environmental- Volcanoes
AIM: What physical features and geological activities are associated with plate boundaries? FOCUS: Divergent and Convergent Boundaries, VOLCANOES TOMORROW: Transform boundaries, EARTH QUAKES HOMEWORK: 12 questions on back of note sheet [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4-volcanoes1.docx"] … [Read more...]
Pre-Calculus for the Weeks of 9/16 and 9/21
Remember -- your first homework packet is due on Friday, September 25th! Wednesday, September 16 AIM: How do we use numeric and algebraic models to solve problems? Thursday, September 17 AIM: How do we compare graphical models to numeric or algebraic models? Friday, September 18 (Quiz in the first 10 minutes of class! BE ON TIME!) AIM: How do we analyze data with the various mathematical models? Monday, September 21 AIM: How do we use the four steps of the problem solving process when approaching a question? Tuesday, September 22 AIM: How do we determine a function's domain and range, and its continuity? Friday, September 25 AIM: How do a function's extrema and asymptotes help us understand its behavior? [gview … [Read more...]
AP Calculus for the Weeks of 9/16 and 9/21
We will be continuing to review important topics from Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus in preparation for our FIRST TEST on Friday, September 25th! Make sure you are doing your homework every night to be ready for class the next day! Wednesday, September 16 AIM: How do we define a function? HW: Pg. 20 #51-52; Pg. 26: 13-18,20,27 Thursday, September 17 QUIZ/work on Problem Set #1 (Due 9/25) Friday, September 18 AIM: How can we relate functions and their inverses? HW: Pg. 44 #1-12, 14-24 (even #s only) Monday, September 21 AIM: What are log functions? HW: Pg. 44 #43-48 Tuesday, September 22 AIM: How do trig functions compare to other functions? HW: Pg. 52-54 #5-8, 25-30, 50-55 you must SHOW WORK/Justify your … [Read more...]
The Great Gatsby: Digital Text **LINK
Hi Seniors! As promised, here is a link to the digital text of our novel, The Great Gatsby. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding your at-home reading. It's imperative that you stay up to date on your reading to ensure that we are all on the same page (literally and figuratively) during our class discussions. Looking forward to an enjoyable and thought-provoking unit. Best, Ms. Marmo … [Read more...]
Lesson: September 16
Aim: Who is the narrator? How can we characterize him/her? Homework: - Finish reading Chapter One Attached please find today's lesson. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Great-Gatsby-Lesson-2.pdf"] … [Read more...]