Genetics Web Site

There is a great website from the University of Utah that we will be using to begin our exploration of genetics in science.

October Word Definitions

1. Intrinsic (Adj) True, Real, or native; basic, fundamental, essential.
2. Caprice (n) a sudden, unpredictable change of mood/ behavior, impulsive decision; whim.
3. Ubiquitous (adj) seeming to be everywhere at once, widespread, omnipresent.
4. Masochistic (adj) Sexual pleasure for abuse, domination, or humiliation; gaining pleasure from ones own pain.
5. Sanctimonious (adj) self-righteous, acting as if one is morally superior.
6. Inexorable (adj) not easily moved, stubborn, unbending, cruel.
7. Camaraderie (n) the spirit of friendship, brotherhood, sisterhood, companionship.
8. Rancor (n) bitter, deep-seated ill-will, resentfulness, hatefulness.
9. Cantankerous (adj) disagreeable, argumentative, grumpy, crotchety, peevish.
10. Ideology (n) a system of ideas or ideals, belief that guides an individual or large group.
11. Sycophant (n) flatterer, suck up, butt kisser
12. Propitious (adj) favorable; easy to deal with; presenting favorable circumstances
13. Taciturn (adj) inclined to silence; reserved with speech
14. Diatribe (n) a bitter abusive verbal attack or criticism
15. Tangible (adj) real or able to be felt; perceptible by touch
16. Harangue (n/v) a scolding; a long harsh speech; to scold
17. Cajole (v) to persuade by flattery or promises
18. Dissident (n/adj) a person who opposes official policy; protester; rebellious
19. Nebulous (adj) hazy, vague, confusing or unclear
20. Petty (adj) of little or no importance; narrow or small minded

POW -Mangoes Problem

The Mangoes Problem

One night the King couldn't sleep, so he went down into the Royal kitchen, where he found a bowl full of mangoes. Being hungry, he took 1/6 of the mangoes.

Later that same night, the Queen was hungry and couldn't sleep. She, too, found the mangoes and took 1/5 of what the King had left.

Still later, the first Prince awoke, went to the kitchen, and ate 1/4 of the remaining mangoes.

Even later, his brother, the second Prince, ate 1/3 of what was then left.

Finally, the third Prince ate 1/2 of what was left, leaving only three mangoes for the servants.

How many mangoes were originally in the bowl?

Theme Field Trips and Interviews

Things to keep in mind as you set up your field trips and interviews:

- When calling, make sure to say your name, phone number, email and topic at the end of your message say your name, phone number and email AGAIN! If you have them call the school back, tell them the times we have theme to make sure you are available.

We have Theme- Tuesday 10:15-12:30 and Thursday 11:30-12:30

Field Trips and Phone Interviews

- Ask teachers in advance if it will impact their class time (at least a day ahead)

- Fill out the Field Trip Forms at least a week in advance

- If your parent is driving- have them fill our the Volunteer Form and get a copy of his/her license and insurance

Africa Test

More Puzzles

Here is a link to a sudoku type math puzzle called Ken Ken

Chapter 6 Math Practice

Here are some practice problems for chapter 6- Word Problems and Systems of Equations.

Try the following problems on your own and use hotmath.com to check your answers!

7-12 (labelled 6-7, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11 and 6-12 in your packet)

16-21

26-31

37-42

50-55

61-66

71-76

81-86

99-110

October Vocab List

October 2009 Vocabulary List

Scribes =

Look up each word, note its definition (We’re looking for short, pithy definitions/synonyms) and then use it in a sentence that demonstrates that you understand the meaning of the word. You may use any form of the word you like.

Due:

1. intrinsic
2. caprice
3. ubiquitous
4. masochistic
5. sanctimonious
6. inexorable
7. camaraderie
8. rancor
9. cantankerous
10. ideology
11. sycophant
12. propitious
13. taciturn
14. diatribe
15. tangible
16. harangue
17. cajole
18. dissident
19. nebulous
20. petty

World Religion Presentation Assignment