Est. 1949 | South Bend, Indiana
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Ms. Turnock: Junior High
Social Studies & Computer Science
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Meet Ms. Turnock
Teacher Bio & Contact Info-
aturnockstasb.orgJr. High Social Studies & Computer Science Teacher
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7th Grade Reminders
THURSDAY, JAN. 16
- No School on MONDAY, JAN. 20 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE ABOUT TREATS and SNACKS: due to various student allergies, all treats need to be store bought, in the original container with ingredients listed. **ONE 7TH GRADE STUDENT HAS A PEANUT ALLERGY** If possible, please send snacks that are peanut free (or provide an alternative)
- Thank you for your genorisity. WE BROUGHT IN 119 BOXES! I owe you a DDD (tbd), Chick - Fil - A lunch (Madri Gras lunch), plus pop/ice cream treat.
- ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL NEED HEADPHONES FOR COMPUTER CLASSES. POINTS WILL BE TAKEN FROM DAILY CLASS POINTS IF YOU DO NOT BRING THEM!
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8th Grade Social Studies
- Chapter 6 Test on THURSDAY, JAN. 16
- Will be starting We the People - Nation Creation + Constutition
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7th Grade Social Studies
- Keep working on HD Website and Process Paper. I suggest working one day of your Christmas vacation working on one of these. BOTH OF THESE WILL COUNT AS A TEST/PROJECT GRADE!
- HD Process Paper (with Annotated Bibliography for process paper + website) DUE: TUESDAY, JAN. 22
- If you took advantage of the early teacher turn in, I will return with a new due date once I grade it. You will typically have a 6 - 7 day turn around.
- HD Presentations will start on MONDAY, JAN. 27. This will count as a quiz grade. See rubric (one attached below)
- The entire project (website, process paper, new annotated bibliography for all sources in process paper + website) is DUE: THURSDAY, JAN. 30 followed by an Open House at night (5:30 - 7:00).
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6th Grade Social Studies
- Greek Mythology Unit: Currently working on the Greek god chart in packet
- D'Aulaires' Book of Mythology Study Guide (Literature Unit 2 pgs. 4 -5) reading pages 12 - 16 DUE: TBD
- D'Aulaires' Book of Mythology Study Guide (Literature Unit 2 pgs. 6 - 7) reading pages 16 - 18 DUE: TBD
- Greek Mythology Unit: Currently working on the Greek god chart in packet
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8th Grade Computers:
- Starting thinking of songs that have historical/social importance that is appropriate for a Rock n Roll Video. Songs must be approved by me with a copy of the lyrics + sample images you will include on THURSDAY, JAN. 16TH
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7th Grade Computers
- Working on NHD Websites! The link is in your Google Classroom. You have created user id/passwords. Start creating your website and refer to the Rules for Websites handed out in class.
- You may always work on keyboarding at home (typing.com). You are expected to be able to type 35 - 40 WPM (with 90 - 95% accuracy).
- Focus on accuracy
- Speed will follow
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6th Grade Computers
- Working on a Hour of Code and soon to be starting Scratch!
- You may always work on keyboarding at home (typing.com). You are expected to be able to type 35 - 40 WPM (with 90 - 95% accuracy).
- Focus on accuracy
- Speed will follow