CLICK HERE to support the Thunderbird Archery Team (Go Fund Me site).
CLICK HERE to view the "Thunderbird Archery" photo album.
CLICK HERE to go to the "Thunderbird Archery" Facebook page album.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP). As of October 2021, HLP is one of several schools in the state that offer a NASP archery program to their students.
Below: Since the program started in October (2021), over 40 students have been shooting every week.
CLICK HERE to view the "Thunderbird Archery" photo album.
Open Range Times for this week
Here are the times that the archery room will be open for practice this week. At this point practices are optional, but later this winter students who plan to partipate in the state competition will be expected to attend practice(s). Open range times may vary from week to week. For now, the program only includes high school students - eventually it will include jr. high students as well.
Monday 11/8: None
Tuesday 11/9: 7:15 am
Wednesday 11/10: 4-5 pm
Thursday 11/11: None
Friday 11/12: 7:15 am
UPDATE - Tuesday, May 5th
Due to the mess created by the school closure, that is the grade you will get for the semester as well (school board recently decided this). If you want to improve your grade (optional), you can do the online assignments.
Here's how it will work for my class (other teachers may be doing it differently) . . . For every 4 online assignments that you successfully compete, I will raise your grade by 10%. IMPORTANT: You need to score at least 8/10 for an assignment to be counted as "successfully completed". Any assignments that you do, must be turned in by May 17th.
Instead of putting the grades into Infinity I will keep track on my clipboard. Then on May 21st, I will put your adjusted grade into Infinity. If you ever want to know what your grade is, just email me - my email is on the sheets that were sent home.
If you are satisfied with your third quarter grade and want that to be your final grade (semester grade), you are not required to do the online work. However, I hope that you will continue to do the assignments because it will be good for you to learn about infectious disease and diabetes.
See you in August! -Benson
Homework Information
When schools first closed I sent home a green "Rewards" workbook that contains 15 short science articles. I also included a worksheet with instructions and spaces to put answers. You should have been reading one article per day and completing the questions - hopefully you've been doing this. If not, it should be easy to get caught up. Finish the reading and questions, then have the answer sheet dropped off at the school some day when your parent/guardian picks up your food.
IMPORTANT: On Tuesday, April 14th we started online instruction. I have a Google Classroom set up with assignments posted. The code to join my Google Classroom is jioig7x. If you need to contact me, my email is included on the sheet that was sent home (or you can contact me through Facebook Messenger).
Listed below are the links that go with the various assignments.
Assignment #1: There are no links for this assignment but you will need Google.com.
Assignment #2: Viruses Video (6:48)
Assignment #3: Antibiotics, Antivirals, Vaccines Video (9:28)
Assignment #4: History.com Page (videos and article)
Assignment #5: WHO site . . . CDC site . . . Smallpox site . . . YouTube Video (4:33)
Assignment #6: No links for this assignment.
Assignment #7: How to Eradicate Smallpox Video (5:45)
Assignment #8: The 1928 Flue Pandemic Video (6:38)
Assignment #9: Corona vs. the Flu Video (6:31)
Assignment #10: Mechanical Ventilation Video (3:25) . . . Respiratory Therapy Website . . . Optional UM College Site
Assignment #11: How Your Digestive System Works Video (4:56)
Assignment #12: Diabetes and the Body Video (8:45)
Assignment #13: Symptoms and Complications of Diabetes Video (3:51)
Assignment #14: Complications of Diabetes Video (2:33) . . . Amputations Video (1:24)
Assignment #15: Awakening the Spirit Video (11:36) . . . Valerie's Story Video (6:33)
Optional/Recommended: Stay updated on current events. CLICK HERE to watch CNN 10.
The test will be 100 multiple-choice questions. Honors students will also have two essay questions (see #5 and #6 below). All of the questions on the study guide are very closely related to questions on the test.
Monday
Regular Monday schedule. We will do a Kahoot review to refresh your memory.
Tuesday
Zero period final from 8:20-9:40
First period final exam from 9:55-11:15
Second period final from 11:50-1:10
Wednesday
Third period final from 8:20-9:40
Fourth period final from 9:55-11:15
Fifth period final from 11:50-1:10
Thursday
Sixth period final from 9:55-11:15
Seventh period final from 9:55-11:15
Below: Links to IMPORTANT Review Resources
1. It is important that you understand the Rock Cycle (several questions). To review read pages 67-69 (honors pages 52-54) and take a look at this animation.
2. This graph will be on the test - CLICK HERE . . . Make sure you understand it.
3. There will be several questions to check your understanding of Moon phases. Look at the diagrams in your text (look up "moon phases" in the index to find the page number).
4. This diagram will be on the test. The same diagram can be found on page 339 of your text (honors text page 328). You should be able to use principles of superposition and cross-cutting to determine relative ages as you did on the WS: Principles of Geology last winter.
5. Honors students will have an essay question about the contribution of Henrietta Leavitt to modern astronomy. This short video will provide a good review.
6. Honors students will also have to explain "sea-floor spreading" (including the evidence for it). Text pages 209-210 and 214-216 will help.
7. Watch this 3.5 minute video to understand the scale of the universe.
8. CLICK HERE to access the Kahoot that we used to review.
9. Meghan's Quizlet.
Have a groovy summer!
Monday
Periods 1-4-5 will watch a video about the history of the telescope. Periods 3 and 6 (honors) will do an activity called "The Shape of Planetary Orbits". Honors students, if you were gone be sure to go to this website and spend some time trying all of the features.
Tuesday
Periods 1-4-5 will take notes as Benson explains several general astronomy topics. Periods 3 and 6 will watch a video about the history of the telescope. If you were gone, be sure to check out this interactive visual, which was created by two 14-year old boys in 2012, and watch this 3-minute video.
Wednesday
Periods 1-4-5 will start a star classification activity. Periods 3 and 6 will take notes as Benson explains several general astronomy topics.
Thursday
Periods 1-4-5 will finish the star classification activity. Periods 3 and 6 will go over Kepler's Laws and then begin the star classification activity.
Friday
Periods 1-4-5 will begin watching the movie "Contact". Periods 3 and 6 will finish the star classification activity.
Monday
Students will take notes as Benson explains "Small Solar System Bodies". If you are gone, read text pages 659-665 (honors 655-660).
Tuesday
We finish learning about small solar system bodies and then students will make solar system bracelets.
Wednesday
Wrap-up, review. Kahoot. Here are some links that may help you prepare for the test.
3. Another Moon Phase Animation.
Thursday
We will watch this 10-minute video and then take the test.
Friday
TBA
Monday
We will compare the physical conditions on Mars with those on Earth and then begin viewing "The Martian".
Tuesday
We will go over the recent Solar System assignment and scale model assignment, then continue watching the movie.
Wednesday
We will finish the movie.
Thursday
Students will take notes on a handout as Benson explains comets, asteroids, etc.
Friday
Students will take the ACT Aspire Test during class.
