tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28140590655139083022024-03-13T04:51:54.177-07:00Mr. Marrese's BlogMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-84894416448822099802020-03-11T09:53:00.001-07:002020-03-11T09:53:29.003-07:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students learned about Comets, Nebulae, and the NASA Voyager Program. We watched Brainpop videos on Comets and Asteroids.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students learned about the Declaration of Indepependence, 2nd Continental Congress, and Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.<br />
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Finally, I sent home a 2nd field trip permission slip that is due on April 17th. I have received a few already. We are all set with chaperones.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-86736078426623398362020-03-05T11:23:00.000-08:002020-03-05T11:23:27.059-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students learned from the text and other sources while viewing videos of college graduates explaining the seasons. Students learned about the Life Cycle of Stars, Galaxies, types of Telescopes, about living in space, about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the International Space Station. Students completed a comprehension packet and submitted their completed Moon Calendar. All finished work is due Friday for Term 2.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students were introduced to the Preamble and Declaration of Independence. Students read and watched short videos from the History Channel on Paul Revere's Ride and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Students also read accounts by British officers and Colonial Militia about who fired first to start the battle, and in turn, Revolutionary War. Students had to respond as to who they felt was responsible based on these written accounts.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-89178706271301882142020-02-27T08:47:00.002-08:002020-02-27T08:47:40.843-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students continued filling out their Moon Calendar. Students enjoyed viewing IPad apps called Moon Globe, Mars Globe, SkyView, and Solar System Augmented Reality. Students read about Stars and their Constellations, selected one of the 12 monthly constellations and wrote about its mythological representation. Students viewed 2 Constellation videos and answered questions in Google Classroom. Students recapped the Moon's apparent motion and its phases and answered questions in Google Classroom in preparation for Friday's Quiz.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students reviewed the Tax Acts that angered many colonists wanting to revolt. We discussed, read about, and viewed videos on the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre. Students completed a quick-write on Benjamin Franklin's 1st American political cartoon entitled "Join or Die!" Students also responded in Google Classroom to questions about the Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Tea Party, and 1st Continental Congress.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-9652651175263235252020-02-14T08:25:00.001-08:002020-02-14T08:25:45.504-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science class I read The Boston Evening Globe newspaper from July 16, 1969 regarding the Apollo 11's mission to the Moon. Students played Jeopardy to prepare for the Rocks and Minerals Test. Students read and answered questions following a mini-lesson on Gravity, the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and a focus on our Sun. Students viewed a Moon Phase Slide, received their Study Guide on the Moon Phases and viewed Brainpop videos on Gravity and the Moon Phases. Finally, students created a Flipgrid video explaining their interpretation of the Moon Phases.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students read about the many tax laws placed on the colonists. We discussed these tax laws as causes of the revolution. Students made decisions upon whether to boycott or pay taxes on their current personal items and activities. Students then created a Stamp representing too much homework. Next, students viewed 5 station exhibits from our Colonial Trunk which was lent to Ms. Cook from the Concord Museum. Students answered questions on the handouts to extract thoughts about what they learned.<br />
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Enjoy your week with your kids home!<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-4407580617914555412020-02-07T09:34:00.002-08:002020-02-07T09:34:45.123-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science I shared a 1969 Boston Globe Newspaper outlining the astronauts upcoming Mission to the Moon. We will read some articles next week. Students were given a Moon Calendar to fill out during the month to learn the moon phases. Students created a Moon Phase Flip Book and Orbit Model of the Sun, Earth and Moon. Students learned facts about the Moon in relation to the Earth and Sun. Students were assigned questions from our new online program JogNog which features questions from the MCAS. Finally, the Rocks and Minerals Project was collected today and the Test is next Wednesday with the Study Guide in Google Classroom.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students learned about the French and Indian War with consideration to the George Washington. Students then read from our online text in Google Classroom about the new tax laws imposed by the British. Students responded in writing as to whether they felt it was fair to be forced to pay taxes on goods and services.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-3252111226428248572020-01-31T10:37:00.000-08:002020-01-31T10:37:13.480-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students created a Mineral Learning Poster sharing their interpretation of a mineral and its 5 properties accompanied by pictures. Students also brought in rocks to describe on a Wanted: Missing Rock Poster. The following day students were called up to read a poster and properly identify the rock on the table. Students later read out common misconceptions of rocks and minerals. Finally, students learned about the alloys. The Impact on Earth Google Slide was collected today. The Planet Earth was collected last Friday. Any outstanding work needs to be submitted asap. Term 2 will be ending sometime early in March.<br />
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Students are aware that their Rocks and Minerals Project is due next Friday. Also, the Rocks and Minerals Test will be Wednesday, February 12th. The directions and study guide and are in google classroom and have been since the middle of January.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History class students spent the week writing their rough drafts before publishing their persuasive essays on the topic question: Was America the Land of Opportunity during early colonial times? Students filled out a planning packet to state their 3 major reasons along with examples before writing the rough draft. Students also utilized transition words within the essay.<br />
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Trying to make the best of the Super Bowl without the Patriots! 2 great, entertaining teams will be playing. This is a return to how the rest of the league feels watching other teams play.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-22477720596412383452020-01-24T06:48:00.001-08:002020-01-24T06:48:52.717-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students read about the 5 mineral properties to be applied towards the testing of 12 minerals the following day. Students also learned how minerals are utilized for every day household use. Students identified minerals at that home based on a provided checklist. We also learned about quarries, and the creation of bricks from minerals. A comprehension check was made through a vocabulary puzzle and fill-in the blank sheet. Finally, I introduced the Rocks and Minerals project with past student samples and videos.<br />
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Due dates:<br />
Students should bring in a rock this Monday for a missing rock activity on Tuesday.<br />
The Planet Earth Slide is past due and some students are making additions to meet the standards.<br />
The Impact on Earth Slide is due Friday, January 31st.<br />
The Rocks and Minerals Project is due Friday, February 7th.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History class students learned about the French and Indian War. We discussed the reasons for the war, how it started, and how Native Americans sided with either the French or the British based on their interests. We also continued our rough draft on the topic "America was the land of opportunity, or not!"<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-30283290653383776172020-01-17T09:33:00.002-08:002020-01-17T09:33:24.769-08:00UpdateHello,<br />
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This week in Science students learned about the types of rocks and the rock cycle. Students created a Fligrid video on what they learned this week and what they would like to know more about. Students watched musical song videos for 'sink-in' with these concepts. We discussed birth stones and geodes and viewed artistic arrangement photos from my trip to the Museum of Natural History in New York. Finally, we discussed the 'Old Man in the Mountain' and Grand Canyon. We later conducted a comprehension using the Plicker App to scan responses. The Google Slide on Planet Earth was due today. Next week the Impact on Earth slide will be due on Friday. Also, a Rocks and Minerals Project will be assigned and due on Friday, January 31st.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History class students began the writing process for a persuasive essay based on the prompt: Was America the land of opportunity for all? Students brainstormed reasons and wrote 2-3 examples for each reason to set the stage for writing a rough draft. Students also chose from a variety of transition words. We will continue writing the rough draft and typing the final draft next week. Students also took the 13 Colony Test. We are onto the French and Indian War.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-51934929325097421362020-01-09T07:38:00.001-08:002020-01-09T07:46:09.355-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students practiced answering 38 chapter test questions from our National Geographic text series. This helped prepare students for the <b>Earth's Systems Quiz</b> this past Thursday. Students completed reading and discussing the lessons on Protecting the Land, Air, and Water through conservation and recycling, the construction of a tower of trees in Milan, Italy, and the use of renewable and non-renewable resources. Students played Kahoot to answer application questions. Students are being asked to complete and submit their <b>Earth Systems Google Slide</b> by next Friday. The next slide on <b>Human Impact on the World</b> has been assigned for early finishers. Next week we will begin Rocks and Minerals!<br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History class</b> students read colonial pockets to learn about life at home, at work, at school, etc. to help gain perspective of the time. Students also read some <b>colonial recipes</b> that can easily be made at home. Students watched a live podcast slide show of the <b>New England, Middle, and Southern colonies</b> and focused on note taking to identify the founder and reasons for settling. The <b>13 Colonies Quiz</b> will be next Thursday. We will also continue the writing process to address the benefits/costs of the settlers on the <b>Native Americans</b> in a persuasive piece.<br />
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On Thursday students participated in our annual Spelling Bee competition. The highest scorers will be invited to participate among the entire school in a couple weeks.<br />
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On Friday students will set up and present their <b>Cabinets of Wonder exhibits</b> in their homerooms.<br />
We are looking forward to seeing those who are able to attend as guests.<br />
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Finally, I would like to encourage students to identify a book to read for pleasure. Something that they don't have to analyze and report on. Just a book that can take them off to new places!<br />
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This month already seems lonely without the Patriots! It is someone else's turn!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Chris<br />
<br />Mr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-83154728607453536372019-12-19T04:57:00.002-08:002019-12-19T04:57:15.788-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week my homeroom said goodbye to Mr. Brunell. We will miss Mr. Brunell and wish him well with his new music teaching position. Mr. Besaw has taken over and we are excited to welcome him to our class.<br />
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This week in Science students learned about the following topics: Earth's systems - Geosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere, Ocean Ecosystems, the Ocean impacts the land, and the Ocean influences the climate.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students learned about beaver trade, the Pilgrims Alliance with Massasoit, and the affliction of the European Plague in the New World. There will be a quiz next Wednesday on Roanoke, Jamestown, and the Pilgrims. The Study Guide is on Quizlet.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-40050546371935944422019-12-19T04:57:00.001-08:002019-12-19T04:57:08.819-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students learned about how landforms like mountains can create weather patterns, how atmosphere can affect landforms like acid rain dissolving tufa formations comprised of limestone, various sources of salt and fresh water on Earth: oceans, glaciers, groundwater, and lakes, and finally forms of both renewable and non-renewable resources. Finally, students created Green Screen Video presentations on a skill they learned this past week.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History class students read about the new england, middle, and southern colonies. Students played Kahoot to prepare for the Quiz on the Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth Colonies. Finally, students learned about the religious freedoms and restraints of the colonies.<br />
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Enjoy the holiday break!<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-10532208580775112232019-11-22T04:43:00.004-08:002019-11-22T04:43:52.684-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students had the opportunity to test circuits to determine if various objects were conductors, insulators, or both like pencils, water bottles, or a white board. Students completed a circuit drawing 4-Square to show open, closed, series, and parallel circuits. Students played Jeopardy to help prepare for their quiz. A few Brainpop videos on batteries and electrical circuits finished out the week. Next week we will begin learning about the most interesting planet in the world - Planet Earth!<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History class students learned about the Mayflower Compact and how it was designed to establish a form of government to live by. Students also learned about how the Pilgrims agreed to a massive debt in coming to the New World to escape the poverty in England. Also, the English investors lost a ton of money in their investment as half of the colonists died that first winter.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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Regards,<br />
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Chris<br />
<br />Mr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-66271144941216611522019-11-15T10:42:00.000-08:002019-11-15T10:42:10.946-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students participated in the Balloon Lab to test objects for Static Electricity. Students built up electric charges by rubbing the balloon on various items including nylon, plastic, their clothing and hair to see how the balloons responded to both like and unlike charges. Students completed a review on comprehension questions for Light Energy. Students were given diagram handouts showing the flow of electrons in both open, closed, series, and parallel circuits. We also discussed the channels upon how electricity gets from a power plant to our home service boxes. Students finished up watching Brainpop videos on Electricity and Static Electricity. Earlier finishers have been working off choice boards to demonstrate their talents through various options including slides, plays, posters, etc.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History class students completed their study on the Jamestown Colony and moved onto the settlement of the Pilgrims. Students read letters sent abroad from a Pilgrim girl writing to her aunt about the ride on the Mayflower and ordeals of the 1st year including the 1st harvest and a letter from a Wampanoag girl talking about her observations of the coat people.<br />
We also visited an interactive site to learn more about the Pilgrims way of life.<br />
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We are closing grades on Tuesday, November 26th.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-85268435402866982019-11-07T09:16:00.000-08:002019-11-07T09:16:16.454-08:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in Science students read and answered questions on the following passages: the properties of light, what's the coolest color, let there be light, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Students watched and answered questions on 2 Brainpop videos on rainbows, and refraction and diffraction. Students participated in the Flashlight Lab to test objects for transparency, translucency, and opaqueness. Next, students were introduced to the components of electricity in which they had to define each term and provide an example.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students read about the experience through the lens of the Native American's entitled: America...At whose cost? Students also learned about the estimated discoveries of America's rivers and landforms. Students also learned about people going into business investing in the Virginia Colony along with the decision-making considerations for becoming an indentured servant.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-58339219528431709892019-11-01T08:30:00.003-07:002019-11-01T08:30:55.367-07:00UpdateHello,<br />
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This week in Science students played Jeopardy to shore up their skills for the Mechanical/Sound Energy Test on Tuesday. Next, students participated in the Bending Pencil Experiment to see how light bends objects, or at least creates the illusion, of a pencil in a clear, empty cup, a water-filled cup, and an oil-filled cup. We also viewed 2 Brainpop Videos on Light and Color and answered questions.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students learned about the origins of the Jamestown Colony, the settlements and comparisons of New Netherland, New France, and New Spain, and about America's rivers and landforms.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-66273273461894771932019-10-28T10:59:00.000-07:002019-10-28T11:29:25.467-07:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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I would first like to thank you for all of your support during and following the death of my mother-in-law. She was our Nana and will be missed!<br />
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In Science students are being tested tomorrow on Mechanical and Sound Energy to complete these units. Over the past 2 weeks students have been learning about various components of Light Energy and about careers in this field. Students created a FlipGrid to share which of the 4 careers each student would prefer and why. Students created Light Energy Circle Books to demonstrate their understanding of how light travels in a straight line, reflects, refracts, and can be absorbed. Students also began viewing and answering comprehension questions in Google Classroom using Forms on the following topics: Color, a Light Bulb Debate, Green Lights, Light and Color, Lightning, and Static Electricity.<br />
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In Mr. Marrese's History Class students have been working on the creation of their very own Country Project.<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-47376548768503173622019-10-11T04:42:00.000-07:002019-10-11T04:42:25.061-07:00UpdateHello,<br />
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Life with devices is going well! I am going to recommend picking up a pair of ear buds for classroom use.<br />
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This week in Science students learned about the components of Sound Energy through reading from our text and answering comprehension questions. Students also viewed PBS learning videos and answered questions in the Google Classroom through Google Forms. I also showed students videos on shattering glass through high pitched volume and playing music through glasses partially filled with water. Students also went outside for 5 minutes and sketched sound waves from all that could be hear outside including rustling wind, birds, people, cars, a leaf blower, etc. The Sound Energy Study Guide is located in Google Classroom. The test will be on Wednesday, October 23rd.<br />
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This week in Mr. Marrese's History Class students learned about Leif Erickson and Christopher Columbus. We also learned about the Lost Colony in Roanoke in 1587 where a group of English people disappeared between visits and left a trace carving but were never found. Students then supported 6 possible theories with written evidence and then selected the theory most plausible in their minds. Students will be working in class on their Country Project which is due on Thursday, October 24th. Students may work on it at home if they wish but there will be enough time in class.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-1341397766651953442019-10-04T04:28:00.001-07:002019-10-04T06:03:34.222-07:00UpdateHello,<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students played <b>Jeopardy</b> to practice skills with the Scientific Method and States of Matter. Students wrote about whether a baseball or bowling ball would have more potential energy if dropped from the same height of a standard bedroom shelf. Students took the <b>Scientific Method/States of Matter Test</b>. Next, students were introduced to <b>Sound Energy</b> and all of its related vocabulary. Finally, students watched a<b> PBS Learning Media</b> video on <b>Vibrations</b> of glasses and answered comprehension questions on Google Classroom. Early finishers always know to choose an activity from the activity board of <b>Famous Scientists and Matter</b> which offers a tic-tac-toe board of 18 activity choices. I will offer a Test Retake on Tuesday for those interested.<br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History Class</b> students practiced their states and capitals, latitude and longitude, and worked on their <b>Create A Country Project</b>. Students also took their Geography/States and Capitals <b>Test</b>.<br />
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Smile it's hockey season!<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-71745619569604854372019-09-26T10:53:00.007-07:002019-09-26T11:13:12.378-07:00UpdateHello,<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students participated in the <b>Bouncing Ball Energy Lab</b> and the <b>Rubber Band Shoot Lab</b> to learn about and apply <b>potential</b> and <b>kinetic energy</b>. Students learned about the history of roller coaster before planning and creating <b>Roller Coasters</b>. Students then discussed and wrote about what worked and what did not work. There will be a <b>test</b> this <b>Tuesday</b>. Please see my <b>Google Classroom</b> for the <b>Study Guide</b>. <br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History Class</b> students viewed a <b>5 Themes of Geography</b> Slide and received some notes for discussion. Students also continued to practice their <b>States and Capitals</b>. Next, students worked on a <b>latitude and longitude</b> puzzle. Finally, students watched a Brainpop on <b>Times Zones and Map Skills</b>. This <b>Thursday</b> there will be a <b>test</b>. Please see my <b>Google Classroom</b> for the <b>Study Guide</b>.<br />
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Regards,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-85484030184309927692019-09-20T08:55:00.001-07:002019-09-20T08:55:24.373-07:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students created a <b>States of Matter Foldable</b> to demonstrate their knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases. I placed ice cubes on an aluminum block and watched them melt rapidly and placed ice cubes on a plastic foam block and watched them melt slowly. We discussed how metal is a conductor for heat. We watched a segment of <b>Mythbusters</b> in which the cast created <b>Oobleck</b> out of water and corn starch. This non-newtonian fluid acts as both a liquid and a solid. Next, we applied the acronym <b>'Scream'</b> to recall the various forms of energy before categorizing images under each heading and completing an activity explaining why each segment fit each description. We watched 2 Brainpop videos on Potential and Kinetic Energy before answering comprehension questions. Finally, we made <b>slime</b>!<br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History Class</b> students practiced <b>latitude and longitude</b>. We watched a <b>Brainpop</b> video and answered comprehension questions on <b>Continents and Oceans</b>. We also practiced learning <b>US States and Capitals</b>. A quizlet review guide is on its way.<br />
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Regards,<br />
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Chris<br />
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<br />Mr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-55025260487599539772019-09-13T08:33:00.000-07:002019-09-13T08:33:00.764-07:00UpdateGreetings!<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students practiced writing hypotheses in the <b>Gummy Bear Lab</b>. Students practiced graphing and writing a conclusion in the <b>Colored Crayon Lab</b> after watching a 5-minute video of Mr. Rodgers tour of a crayon factory. Students also used all skills in the <b>Scientific Method</b> in the <b>Colored Dye Lab</b> to see if temperature affected how quickly droplets of yellow and blue dye mixed together to form green. Students submitted and some volunteered to share their <b>Science in a Bag</b>. We also introduced the <b>3 States of Matter</b> and discussed melting, evaporation, and condensation. Finally, students were presented with the <b>NHL Future Goals</b> interactive media site for the Scientific Method and States of Matter for the following: Preparing the Ice for Air and Ice Temperature, and Designing a Stick for a player in terms of lie, face, and flexibility.<br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History</b> class students read and answered questions on <b>9/11</b>. Students also practiced learning <b>States and Capitals</b>, and <b>Major Continents and Oceans</b>.<br />
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On a personal note my daughter was accepted to her 1st choice of college from the <b>University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality</b>. She has always dreamed of working for Walt Disney World. We are very excited for her news as a senior in high school. <br />
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Regards,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-36391223276463569892019-09-06T08:39:00.006-07:002019-09-06T08:39:56.364-07:00Weekly Update!Hello,<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students learned about <b>Observations</b>, both Qualitative and Quantitative, and <b>Inferences</b>. Students made a list of observations of a person or animal for homework. We discussed what it means to be a scientist in terms of characteristics, inquiry, and discover. These concepts were applied in the <b>Fossil Lab</b> as students made observations and inferences from impressions made into Play-Doh of various objects like coins, bottle caps, legos, golf balls, and molds. Students were later introduced to creating <b>hypotheses</b> based on scenarios like whether the leaves of a tree will change color with water or without water. Finally, the <b>Science In A Bag Assignment</b> was given today and is due on Thursday. Students were given a directions handout, baggie, and index card.<br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History</b> class students learned facts about the history of the <b>American Flag</b>, viewed a map of the United States, were given a handout with the <b>States</b> and <b>Capitals</b>, filled out a map with all 7 <b>Continents</b> and 5 <b>Oceans</b>, and a <b>Compass Rose</b>. Students were introduced to how to determine <b>Latitude</b> and <b>Longitude</b> and practiced locating cities on a US Map.<br />
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Next week is our first 5-day week and it's sure to be a great one!<br />
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Have a great weekend!<br />
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Regards,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-81416624520438584732019-08-29T11:14:00.005-07:002019-08-29T11:14:59.856-07:00Weekly Update!Greetings!<br />
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Well it was so nice to meet our new students this week. Everyone seems excited to be back to begin a new year of learning.<br />
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I would like to ask that all forms get filled out this weekend and turned in on Tuesday. This way students can look forward to next week's school work and not back to forms.<br />
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Please be sure to sign up for <b>Seesaw</b>. This is how I am going to communicate regularly for this school year. Students were given a sign-up letter on Tuesday. So far I have 12 parents signed up for the year.<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> students learned about observations, the 2 types of observations: qualitative and quantitative, opinions, and inferences. Students then determined whether specific scenarios could be categorized as observations or inferences. Then, students viewed a scene with penguins in the arctic and had to write 3 observations and 2 inferences. Finally, students played the Silent Observation Game.<br />
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We will begin <b>History</b> next week!<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-72887539063596938032019-08-14T06:32:00.004-07:002019-08-14T06:32:50.292-07:00Welcome!Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year!<br />
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My name is Mr. Marrese and I am excited to be your Science Teacher this year. I will also be teaching History to my homeroom. This site will be used for weekly updates.<br />
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I look forward to a meaningful year and hope to make learning interesting for all students. I look forward to meeting you at the Meet and Greet.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814059065513908302.post-52067718053056337602019-06-07T04:22:00.003-07:002019-06-07T04:22:37.500-07:00UpdateHello,<br />
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This week in <b>Science</b> we reviewed the Google Classroom Comprehension Questions from the prior week. We played <b>Kahoot</b> to review for the <b>Ecosystems Test</b>. We also created <b>Life Cycle Posters</b> through the aid of online research. On Friday we are conducting experiments with <b>Dissolving Paper</b>, and <b>Diet Coke and Mentos</b>.<br />
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This week in <b>Mr. Marrese's History Class</b> I continued reading <u style="font-weight: bold;">The Watson's Go To Birmingham - 1963</u>.<br />
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If there is a team that can do it, it's the Bruins!<br />
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Fingers are crossed for Sunday!<br />
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Regards,<br />
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ChrisMr. Marresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342156708067370227noreply@blogger.com