805 SCIENCE-JOYETTE DANIELS & GAMBINO Assignments

I am so proud of all your hard work in our 8 th grade class this year! I want you to:
1. Wish congratulations to your class on graduating!
2. Finish the sentence, "I am proud of myself for..."

Good morning Scientists! Today, you will listen to a Ted-Talk by Julian Treasure then answer the questions:
1.) Of the deadly sins of speaking that Treasure spoke about, which do you think is the deadliest? Why?
2.) What does HAIL stand for? Explain in your own words.
3.) What are some of the tools in the toolbox that affect how you may sound to someone?
4.) Why is it important to practice how you speak?
5.) What are some of your speaking habits that you want to change? How do you plan to do this?

Hello Scientists! Ms. Gambino and I were so glad to read of your favorite memories in our Science class! Thank you for the laughs we shared and all your hard work.

Watch the attached video then answer the questions below:

1. What is Juneteenth?
2. What surprised you in the video?
3. Do you think that Juneteenth should be a federal holiday? Why or why not?

Good morning Students !

As you know the end of the year is near and we are so proud of you in all you have accomplished through out your years at IS.228.

Its unfortunate we are able to be together to celebrate your accomplishments due to certain circumstances and it breaks everyones heart at school.

Today we are going to reflect on our top two events or moments that you have experienced at IS.228
1 needs to be from our classroom and another event can be from anything involving school.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Good Morning Students !
In order to become an anstronaut you have to go through extensive training and fulfill a certain requirement.
Please read the article below and answer what are the requirements on becoming an astronaut and what does basic training look like .

In Science, as in life, we are often presented with a particular set of facts and information from scientific investigations. Great scientists evaluate the data they've gathered and the varied perspectives regarding them. This improves your evaluative skills and your ability to think critically about a specific subject matter..

Watch the attached video and reflect on what you've heard. Your reflection should contain a short summary, a time when someone assumed a single story about you, a time when you assumed a single story about someone else, and how we can broaden our perspective of a particular group of people.

Good morning Scientists!
I cannot keep silent on the issues that the Black community face and you shouldn't either. Last week, I read Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and it was a powerful reminder of the pains that we experience as a race, from slavery to incarceration. When juxtaposed with the current happenings, police brutality, wrongful convictions, disproportionate Covid deaths of Blacks, it is quite blatant that individual and systemic racism is still existent today. This is the cry of the protesters.

Ms. Gambino and I encourage you to read, listen to podcasts, watch a documentary (try 13th on Netflix) on the roots of the pain we feel. You are not too young to inspire change.

Assignment: Watch this Ted Talk and in no less that 5 sentences, write a reflection on what you heard. A reflection may contain a short summary, your thoughts, examples of something that stand out, etc.

This is due on Friday June 12th.

#ICantBreathe #BlackLivesMatter

Good morning students !
Today we are taking a virtual field trip into outer space! Today the astronauts are steaming live feed all day of their trip on outer space. Please fill out a see think wonder on what you see. The as truncates are spending time outside the spaceship and inside !

Good morning Scientist
We are going... to the moon 2024!
Please click on the video "we are going..."

In this video we are going...to the Moon, to stay, by 2024. And this is how. Special thanks to William Shatner for lending his voice to this project. About NASA's Moon to Mars plans

Good Morning Student today we are going to be exploring the moon !
Please press the video Apollo 12: The Pin Point Mission.In this video it shows Apollo 12 launched from Cape Kennedy on Nov. 14, 1969, into a cloudy, rain-swept sky. Launch controllers lost telemetry contact at 36 seconds, and again at 52 seconds, when the Saturn V launch vehicle was struck by lightning. In addition to continuing Apollo's lunar exploration tasks, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon deployed the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package, a set of investigations left on the Moon's surface to gather data.

Day 2 at NASA! Good morning! It's time to embark on another tour! What was your favorite part of the tour and why?
Station Tour: Destiny, Columbus, Kibo
Expedition 33 Commander Suni Williams continues the International Space Station tour with a look at the Destiny, Kibo and Columbus laboratory modules as well as the Quest airlock. Harmony, Tranquility, Unity: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/suni_iss_tour.html

Good Morning Scientist !
Today you are going to explore what is like to live on a space ship.
click on the link below and then click in the first video labeled Station Tour: Harmony, Tranquility, Unity
Expedition 33 Commander Suni Williams starts off her tour of the International Space Station with a look at its nodes -- Harmony, Tranquility and Unity -- which include the crew's sleeping quarters and hygiene station. After Viewing the video please fill out a see... think... wonder.

Good Morning Scientist !
Happy Friday !
Today we are going to continue the movie Super Size Me .The film Super Size Me highlights many interesting facts about diet and sedentary lifestyle in Western society. Respond to each of the questions .
What the remaining of the film today 1hr to 1hr 30 min

Good Morning Scientist !

Today we are going to continue the movie Super Size Me .The film Super Size Me highlights many interesting facts about diet and sedentary lifestyle in Western society. Respond to each of the questions .
Watch the Film ONLY to 30 min to 1 hour Min for today !
Each day we will watch a portion of the film.

Good Morning Scientist !

Today we are going to begin the movie Super Size Me .The film Super Size Me highlights many interesting facts about diet and sedentary lifestyle in Western society. Respond to each of the questions .
Watch the Film ONLY to 30 Min for today !
Each day we will watch a portion of the film.

Good morning Students
Today is debate day !
Please answer the following question and make sure u add evidence and respond to 2 class mates post !
Evidence can be backed up from yesterdays article or something you find online video/article/own thoughts.

Good Morning Students

This week we are going to be continuing to talk about obesity. Today you are going to be reading an article in the New York times on how researchers used several statistical models to link obesity rates to the amount of time spent viewing fast food advertising.
Please Read the article and respond to the reflection questions.
Click on the link attached to read the article.

Good morning happy Friday !
Today we are sharing our favorite healthy snacks.
Ms.Jd and I love to have fruit for a healthy snack.
In particular we love oranges and apples. Below share you healthy snack you enjoy to eat on the go!

Good morning scientists!
Watch the attached video, then answer the questions below:
What are some of the factors that have contributed to the obesity rates?
Explain one initiative taken to reduce or prevent obesity.
Why is it important for us to fight against obesity?

Good morning class! Ms. Gambino and I were taught the food pyramid when we were children. The pyramid was used to instruct many families across the globe about how to eat. Now fast forward some years. How has that pyramid changed? Are there significant changes? What surprised you about the vast differences? How do you think families were affected by the pyramid way of eating? How are they affected by the changes? How do you feel after comparing the 1980's nutritional plate to 2020's?

Please respond to 3 people's post as well as reply to someone who commented on yours.

Good morning scientists! We hope you had a great weekend!
Read the article attached and write a short summary (4 or more sentences) in response to the question, "What is healthy eating?"

Watch both videos. Answer the questions: How does the packaging of food and food commercials affect what people shop for? Do you think you are also affected? Why or why not?

When you are done responding, comment on 3 other people's posts and reply to someone who commented on yours.

If you're having trouble commenting, it's okay. You don't have to.

Good Morning Scientist
Today we are discovering food groups and which foods belong to each category.
First look at the power point read the categories in our food pyramid and the benefits of each food group to our body.
2nd Watch the video 5 fabulous food groups to reinforce what you learned in your power point presentation.
3rd Complete the worksheet look at all food and sort out each food in the correct food group
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Happy Wednesday !

Good Morning Scientist !
This week we are learning about nutrition !
Today what we are going to do is reflect on our eating habits.
Please fill out and answer each question so that you can reflect on our eating habits and create goals to become healthier individuals.

Hi Scientists! This week, we will be focused on Nutrition! We will read about it, discuss and write about it! Today, read the article on Readworks and take notes about what you got from this article. Hint: You may need it to add to your writing this week. Have a productive day!

Good Morning Scientist
Please respond to the following questions

Does your parent want to be contacted for parent teacher ?
What is the best Method to reach them ? ( Email) ( Phone number)
Best available time to reach them ?

Today is parent teacher conferences !

Even if you respond no to parent teacher if you are missing more then 5 assignments you will get a phone call home

Have a wonderful day !

Good Morning Students Happy Friday !
We all know STEAM night was an activity that everyone loved to join in and create, see and conduct cool science experiments. The teacher at IS.228 all came together as a school and created a virtual STEAM night for you all on line.
By clicking the link below you are able to browse Virtual Steam Night and see all the fun cool activities the teachers have put together so you can have the same fun at STEAM night at home.
After viewing STEAM Night please answer the following question . In order to get full credit you must answer all questions in full sentences.

Good Morning Scientist!
I know you guys love doing DIY at home. I love doing DIY my self especially During quarantine.
In this video is 40 DIY ideas to create at home gym materials to stay active.
After watching the video respond to the following questions !

What is your top 3 DIY at home gym hacks you would create at home .
If you want to be creative and have an idea of your own and want to share with the class you can as well.

Good morning students happy Tuesday !
Today you are going to be creating your own workout video or write your own routine. Be creative ! I posted a video showing what I like to do in everyday to be active!
Enjoy miss you guys
Hope we are all staying active and healthy during quarantine

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Good Morning my scientist !
This week we are going to be continuing health and talking about Fitness and its Benefits !
Today you will be reading the article from Readworks " Staying Fit and Healthy that is posted.
After you have read the assignment and have completed it you are going to respond to the following question on google classroom
What are two ways to stay healthy and their benefits for your health? (you can find this in the article)
What are some ways you are remaining healthy during quarantine ?

Example: Some ways Ms. Gambino stays healthy during quarantine is making sure I add a lot of fruits and Vegetables to my diet. One way I add this into my diet is make a smoothie in the morning for breakfast or lunch.
Another way I stay healthy is make sure i am active at home and outside. I ride my bike 3x a week outside making sure I always wear my mask. In addition, I watch at home workouts on youtube and do them at home.

Good morning scientists! Ms. Gambino and I thought it would be nice to discover some new music(we don't mind the oldies though) based on your taste. Comment one song you really like/love and we will add it to our new playlist, 805 Inspired Playlist.
Rule: Nothing inappropriate. You will lose points for engagement.
Everyone participates :-)

Hi class!
Dara has expressed that she gets very anxious every time she has to take a test. She will be taking the Regents very soon. Write a letter that advises your friend, Dara, of ways she can deal with test anxiety. Be sure to use evidence from an appropriate source. You can choose the blank document or use the MEAEAL scaffold provided. Have a great day.

Good morning class! Read the attached article then answer the following questions:
Do you think Social media is to be blamed for teens' anxiety?
What are your reasons?
If you think it's not to be blamed, what do you think is to be blamed?

Do your best to answer all three questions in complete sentences and respond to 3 people if possible.

Please be safe!

Love Ms. Gambino and Ms. JD

Good morning class! We are sending virtual handshakes! We want today to be a discussion so it's important that you follow the instructions. You cannot get 100% unless you complete all the steps.

First, watch the video using the link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypHzXOcUQwE .

Then, answer the following questions: What is something that makes you anxious? Why do you feel anxious about that thing? How do you deal with anxiety?

When you are done answering the questions above, comment on THREE(3) people's posts by giving an appropriate response(a statement or a question). In addition, respond to someone who responded to your post.

Great job! You are done! We are so proud of you! Remember, we are only an email away so please reach out to us if there is anything we can help with.

With Love,
Ms. JD and Ms. Gambino

Good morning scientists! We are continuing Health! This week, we are going to focus on anxiety and how it may impact our social and emotional health. Please click the link to go to this assignment, read and do the activities. There is an audio version so if you prefer, you can listen to the reading. As always, Ms. Gambino and I are thinking of you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to either of us. Have a productive day!

Ms. JD and Ms. Gambino

Good morning class, I'm sad to report that Ms. Gambino's grandmother has passed away. I want us to take some time to show our love and support to her by writing something to her.

Good morning class! You have read 2 articles and watched 1 video! Now, we want you to engage in some academic discussions today! Does the increased use of cellphones have a positive or negative effect on the social health of teens? Respond to this question in 2 or more sentences. It is very important that you comment on at least 3 people's posts and reply to someone who commented on your own post.

*Social health refers to the way individuals connect or interact to form positive interpersonal relationships.*

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Good morning class! Imagine you were stuck in quarantined without having your own cellphone. How would you feel and why? Watch the video before responding to this question. You may use it to help you craft your answer. Please respond to at least 3 people and reply to someone under your own post.

Good morning scientists! We are continuing Health! This week, we are going to focus on the use of cellphones and how that may impact our social and emotional health. Please click the link to go to this assignment, read and complete the quiz. There is an audio version so if you prefer, you can listen to the reading. As always, Ms. Gambino and I are thinking of you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to either of us. Have a productive day!

Ms. JD and Ms. Gambino

Good Morning Students!
Happy Fun Friday !
Group share out day we want to hear form you and your classmates !
Today I am sharing a delicious recipe I made yesterday and you can try with your family or this weekend .
The picture below is the Banana bread crumbs I created for me and my family and it came out delicious !
At the end I drizzled some nutella on top that I put in a ziplock bag and snipped a corner and squeezed.
attacked is the recipe with the websiteI I used.
Today just answer the following questions.
What is one recipe or activity you have created with you and your family.
Hope you enjoyed the pictures and the recipe !

Thursday April 23nd
Good morning! We understand that there were some internal issues with our post yesterday. As a result, if you did the assignment yesterday, copy and paste your post into this new one

You've read about it! You've watched videos about it! Now, Write a MEAEAL answering the question, "Does competitive eating competitions Promote (encourage) unhealthy eating habits ?".
Remember to use evidence from the Roadworks article or the videos that we saw in yesterday's class. You may also include evidence from another source that you choose. Pick a scaffolded MEAEAL or a blank page.

Hi class, we want to do a live class with you tomorrow. What do you think about this? What time works best for you?

Wednesday April 22nd
You've read about it! You've watched videos about it! Now, Write a MEAEAL answering the question, "Does competitive eating competitions Promote (encourage) unhealthy eating habits ?".
Remember to use evidence from the Readworks article or the videos that we saw in yesterday's class. You may also include evidence from another source that you choose. Pick a scaffolded MEAEAL or a blank page.

Please watch the 2 videos attached and then answer the question. In addition, respond to at least 3 other people's post and reply to someone's comment under your post.

Good Morning Students Happy Monday hope everyone had a restful weekend.
Today we are going to be starting Health for the next week.
This week we are going to be talking about eating habits.
Please click the link to go to this assignment on readworks.com
Please read the article and complete the attached questions.
You may also click on the youtube link and and see Joey Chestnut famous food Competitor eat 74 Nathan hot dogs.
While reading the article and seeing the video think about the following question.
Does competitive eating competitions Promote (encourage) unhealthy eating habits ? Should competitive eating be banded as a sport.

Friday April 17th
Good Morning Students !
Respond to the following questions about the Baby Hippo Fiona
1 interesting fact about the Baby Hippo Fiona.
What do I see in the video... ( what are some things the video shows me)
What do I think.... ( what are some questions I have)
What do I wonder.... ( what do you think would happen if...)

Good morning class! Guess where we're going today! We are visiting NASA! Bring a snack with you and take at least 2 virtual tours. When you are done, write a short statement about what you saw or learned.

Good Morning Students !
Happy Wednesday April 15th !
Today you are going to be watching the Dinosaur Discoveries.
You will be answering the following questions.

What Dinosaur did you find most interesting.
1 interesting fact about the dinosaur.
What do I see in the video... ( what are some things the video shows me)
What do I think.... ( what are some questions I have)
What do I wonder.... ( what do you think would happen if...)

Good Morning Students !
Today we will be exploring the Zoo of Atlanta Panda Camera.
Please observe the Panda for 5 to 10 minutes and submit the google form.
Thank You !
Ms. Gambino and Ms. JD

Write a MEAEAL that argues whether or not Genetic Engineering benefits society.

Good Morning Students Happy Friday !
Watch the Penguins on Friday anytime during the day for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
Answer the following questions
I see a....(Insert Animals name and or surround/ background what is the animal doing )
I think...(what do you think the animal is doing? feeling? )
I wonder ...(what kind of questions might you have)

Good Morning Students !
During the Spring Break we are going to be exploring multiple zoos,vaquarium, museums and exhibits .
Each day will be something different.
Below is a link to access the San Diego Zoo
You are able to view all the animals at the zoo in a virtual live view !
You will choose 2 animals and Write See.... Think....Wonder... for each animals of your choice
Example :
I see a....(Insert Animals name and or surround/ background )
I think...(What do you think the animal is doing? feeling? )
I wonder ...(What kind of questions might you have)

Hello class! Today, you will continue to explore Genetic Engineering. Read the article, watch the video, then write a short summary OR 3 key take-aways you gathered from the information presented. Please submit when you are done. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Good morning class!! Sending you all virtual handshakes! Great job yesterday reading about Selective Breeding! Now, please watch the video posted below on Selective Breeding, then complete the quiz on it.

Good morning class! Please watch the video attached then create a lesson tweet about it. Please respond to at least one person's tweet.

One thing I learned...
One thing question I have is...
One thing I'm confused about...

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Good Morning Students !
Today is the final day to work on our papers on Mitosis and Meiosis.
Please look at the rubric and adjust your rough drafts.
Inside the google doc are sentence starters to help you with your introductions, body paragraph and conclusions.
If you do not want the sentence starters please delete the sentence starts and write your own.
We are excited to see your paragraphs.
Be sure to be creative !
Ms. Gambino and Ms, Jd

Good Morning Class !
Today we are going to complete our rough draft to our Special report on Mitosis and Meiosis.
*Write your draft in the following Google doc attached.
*Use the information you had in your graphic organizers to help you create your drafts.
Have a Wonderful day !!
Let us know if you have any questions !
Ms. Gambino and Ms. Jd

Please complete the Do Now.

Good Morning Students,
Hope we are all getting adjusted with remote learning. Ms. Jd and I are also, getting use to doing new things on google classroom and learning each and everyday with everyone.
Assignment
This assignment is going to be due tomorrowFriday March 27th at 2:20 since there were many misunderstandings.
1. Watch the power point attached or flip through the slides and read what the assignment entails for our Special Report.
2. Do Not do the do now you should have already submitted it for yesterday. If you did not do it please do it as well.
3.Download the google doc work sheet. The whole assignment is detailed written with clear and specific directions please read carefully.
4. Choose only 1 graphic organizer to complete which is inside the attached sheet either Venn Diagram or T chart .
5. Download and type in the worksheet and then send it to Ms. Gambino and Ms. Jd.
6.Please accept the quizizz invitation from Ms. Jd
If you have any questions please comment on post assignment and we will answer right away.
Love Ms. Gambino and Ms. Jd

Please complete the Do Now.

Please complete the Do Now.

Tweet about your lesson by responding to one of the following:
a.) one thing you learned
b.) one question you have
c.) one thing you're still confused about

What are some key differences between Mitosis and Meiosis?
(State at least 2.)

Please complete the Do Now to the best of your ability.

Write a See, Think, Wonder based on the Mitosis and Meiosis review.
What did you see?
What did it make you think?
What do you wonder?

What is one fear that you have about remote learning(learning from home)?

What is one hope you have about our remote classroom?

Please complete the survey.