Team Tikal Update

January 11

Science with Ms Baker - (she/her) - Room RG02 - Email: christine.baker@k12.dc.gov

This week students used legos to model how DNA creates RNA to then build proteins. Today we're talking briefly about CRISPR and its possibilities for the future. Next week we will discuss genotype and phenotype and then have our first DNA quiz on Friday. Students will receive a study guide.

Math 7 and Math 8 with Mr Walton - (he/him) - Room RG01 - Email: sean.walton@k12.dc.gov

Math 7 students are finishing Unit 4 on solving linear equations and systems.

Math 8 students are finishing Unit 4 on percentages and proportional relationships.

All students will review and practice activities to prepare them for their End of unit 4 Assessment for both grades. All students will start working on activities to prepare them for their written responses on assessments. All grade 7 students will complete their 16th I-Ready lesson for the year or the 10th for this second term.

Individuals and Societies with Mr Brian McShane- (he/him)- Room RGO3- Email: brian.mcshane@k12.dc.gov

This week the scholars examined the main Emperors of Ancient India. The scholars completed a graphic organizer of the accomplishments of the three emperors and determined who was the best ruler. The scholars further examined the life and reign of Ashoka to decide if the Ashoka could reach nirvana. The scholars examined the innovations of ancient India. Next week the scholars will take the summative test on India.

Homework

I. Indian Terminology – Found in Canvas. Due January 12, 2024

Summative Assessments

1. India Unit Test – January 17 or 18, 2024

Past Assignments:

1. Summative C & D Where does power come from in society? Due December 8, 2023. The scholars will write a five-paragraph essay about where power comes from in the Egyptian, Kushite, and Hebrew civilizations.

2. Formative C. Karma – January 8, 2024

3. Formative D. December 1, 2023 – Explaining evidence from the Kushite and Hebrew civilizations.

4. Formative C: Mini paragraph, November 20th - “What is one type of power the pharaohs had?” –Topic sentence, one quote, explanation

5. Formative B. Evidence organizer. Students will complete several source documents on their evidence organizer.

6. WebQuest questions1,2,3, and 9 - Found in Egypt Module on Canvas.

7. Hinduism Flipped lesson – Found in Canvas. Due January 8, 2024.

8. Geography of India – Found in Canvas. Due December 15, 2023.

English with Mr Williams - (he/him) - Room RG04 - Email: crystal.williams3@k12.dc.gov

This week, students began reading the next anchor text of the year: Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals. Next week, students will complete their third RCT, which will involve a cold read of a focal passage from the book.