Last Day of CST Testing! - 5/5/11

Today was the last day of the testing as we finished the science portion of our CST's
It was quick yet a bit hard. However, some of it seemed to be just math.

Only three days left till Catalina!! Dont forget to get your money to Deb!!
Oh, and your insurance papers!! (breo)

Tomorrow make sure to turn in the Spelling Worksheet. Don't forget to turn in the permission slip for the movie Glory as well. The A.R test for Bull Run is due before the end of the day tomorrow.

We also have a couple of extra credit projects:

Math (Due May 20)
For this one you must develop your own math game. You can not use an already made game and make it a math game. It is best to start from scratch. It doesn't need to have a board but you must be able to present it so the class can play the game. It's best if you play the game yourself to avoid creating new rules when asked during class. Must be prepared. May have 1 partner.

Reading (Due May 27)
Here you have to make a book jacket. Most of you have seen it, Perfect Storm had a book cover. On the back include a short synopsis or quick summary of the book. You CAN'T copy what is there. All of it has to be made up yourself. Inside the jacket, it usually includes something about the author and a review of the book which again...made yourself
No Partner (Books usually have a summary in the back...dont copy that is what I meant

Science (Due May 30)
This is a bit harder because here you have to make a timer that measures 30 seconds exactly (Deb says it is okay to be off 2 seconds..or 4. Anywhere between 28-32 sec. is okay) You just have to make somerthing and have it end at 30 seconds. For instance make something move and stop after 30 sec. A sound or some kind of bell could be used to let us know it is done. It shouldn't be too hard, hopefully I explained it enough to understand atleast. You can have a partner.

Reading Project (Due June 2nd)
You must have already read 3 books by the same author. Series book like Harry Potter or Twilight aren't acceptable. Books must also be within reading level range (No Dr.Seuss) Compare and Contrast the characters,settings,plot, theme, etc. A BRIEF biography of the author must also be included. No visual is needed. No Partner!

Again the Catalina trip will be this monday. Have your money turned in, take some money if you wish to buy something extra.

-Noe