Grade Level Updates

Communication Exhibition #1, November 21, 2011 Baking Bread: How can I represent the structure, function and life cycle of a single-celled organism? 7th Graders will apply their knowledge of single-celled organisms as they become bakers. Students will conduct experiments in order to understand why yeast is essential to bread and what conditions and recipes allow yeast [...]

Conflict and Harmony June 15, 2011 7th Grade Overview Can You Be Persuaded? Advertising: Assuming the role of an advertising executive, students will create a visual advertisement and an accompanying sales pitch. In class students will examine a variety of advertising media and determine/analyze the effects to that media on the viewer. Using specific techniques, [...]

Types of Propaganda What’s in the Shopping Bag Ad Slogans TV vs. Real Life

REQUIRED SUMMER READING: FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 7th GRADE IN THE FALL On the first day of school seventh graders will be asked to turn in a summer reading list. One of the books on the list should be from the list below. SUGGESTED SUMMER READING Fantasy Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr by Christopher Paolini Summerland by Michael [...]

Ancient Egypt:  Transformations in Culture and Society BECOME AN EGYPTOLOGIST!     Possible topics for research:   Daily Life, Government and Leadership, Religion, Architecture, and Language. Links for Egypt Research Ancient Egypt for Kids The British Museum – Ancient Egypt Kidipede Ancient Egypt New World Encyclopedia – Ancient Egypt Mr. Dowling’s Ancient Egypt ThinkQuest – Ancient Egypt History.com [...]

                                                                                                                                Communication Exhibition #1:  Monday, November 21, 2011 I.  Early Civilization:  Survival and Settlement For the first exhibition, each student will assume the role of archaeologist “digging up” information about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.   In teams, students will select a significant topic about this important early civilization.  Components of the project include: Each student [...]

MCCPS REQUIRED SUMMER READING 2011 FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 4th GRADE IN THE FALL We begin our year studying Native Americans.  What can we learn about these first Americans through fiction and nonfiction?  Please have your new fourth grader read one of the following novels prior to the beginning of school.  A reading comprehension activity is [...]

This is an example of an excellent conclusion because it contains: 3-5 sentences summary of findings hypothesis proved/disproved possible errors

Fourth graders are writing, computing, researching and investigating as they prepare for their 3rd and final exhibition of their 4th grade year. Many students have reached their goal of Multiplication Master as they demonstrate their proficiency with multiplication facts.  All students are beginning a review of fractions and the study probability. Fourth grade scientists are [...]

We are at the halfway point of our school year – it is hard to believe how far our fourth graders have come!    Please replenish your child’s school supplies – pencils, erasers, erasable pens, colored pencils are greatly needed.  We would like our students to be able to do their work well, and to do [...]

Fourth Graders are moving along – doing research and drafts for their State Brochures.  Students are gaining knowledge about their state resources, history, geography, capitals, and more.    For the second exhibition, each student will assume the role of a State Specialist and Regional Expert responsible for writing and designing a state brochure.  The following pages [...]

Marblehead Community Charter Public School Work & Wellness Exhibition June 17, 2009 Grade Four Overview I.  ANCIENT CHINA:  DRAGON AND LOTUS  The Dragon and Lotus, both prevalent symbols in ancient China reflect the history and culture of this impressive civilization. Students will become playwrights, producers, directors, and actors to present a play based on the [...]

We would like to thank all of the families for their thoughtful holiday gifts. You were more than generous and your warm wishes are greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Ms. Flynn, Ms. Pettigrew, Mr. Blakney, Mrs. Perry, Mr. Moore, and Mr. R.

Learn about the Renaissance personalities, who they were and what they did. Discover what makes our world spin.

Our second term is here! The theme is Change, Cycles, & Transformations. This term the 8th grade will be studying the World War I- World War II time period. Reminders: December 13 is a half day, 12:00 dismissal. December 23 … Continue reading →

Our second term is here! The theme is Change, Cycles, & Transformations.

This term the 8th grade will be studying the World War I- World War II time period.

Reminders:

December 13 is a half day, 12:00 dismissal.

December 23 is a half day, 12:00 dismissal, winter break begins.

January 2 students return to school.

 

High School applications:

Please make sure all high school applications are sent to Mrs. Eileen Perry. She will then distribute to teachers.

 

Biomes and Ecosystems

 

What it’s Like Where You Live?

 

Enchanted Learning Ecosystems/Biomes

 

Exploring Ecosystems

 

Ecosystem Videos

 

Earth’s Floor Biomes

 

Animal and Plant Photographs

 

Plant Identification and Ecosystems Virtual Tour

 

www.discoveryeducation.com

 

Blue Planet Biomes – World Biomes

 

The world’s biomes – University of California Museum of Paleontology

 

Here are the packing list and Medical from for the 7th Grade trip to Kieve. Medical Form Kieve Suggested Packing List 2011 Please contact Mr. Stahl if you have any questions (astahl@marbleheadcharter.com)