Eighth Grade at MCCPS

May 20  - May 24 , 2013

Humanities

Exhibition Term III – Due Dates -

Humanities                                                                                 Mathematician/Scientist

April 26 - Scientists Selected

May 3 –  Thesis Paper Research Due

May 17 - Thesis Paper 1st Draft Due

May 27 - Begin Monologue from POV of your Scientist        May 29 – Visual 2D

May 31 - Final Copy of Thesis Paper Due                               June 5 –  Interactive 3D

June 7 - Monologues Due                                                          June 12 - Choice Model/Visual

June 10-14 - Write Graduation Speeches                             June 13 – Costume Check

June 17 - Graduation Speeches Due

June 17-21 - Graduation Speeches Presented in Community Room

Character and Identity-Mathematicians and Scientists-A Thesis Paper

Exhibition III

“A true friend is one soul in two bodies.” –Aristotle

Aristotle, Einstein, Galileo and so many other mathematicians and scientists demonstrated in their lifetime not only brilliance and motivation, but also a responsibility to contribute in a significant way to society.  They were men of great character, and their identities were reflected in their accomplishments.  Your Exhibition thesis paper will explore the accomplishments of a scientist or mathematician of your choice.

Step 1:  Research

Research your choice through both books and the internet.  Use the attached instructions to simplify your research and remain safe from plagiarism. Include in your research the early life and education of your selection, the process and product of his/her work, and the contributions this individual made to society.

Step 2:  Prewriting

Introduction

Early Life and Education               Feel free to compose several paragraphs within each topic.

Process and Product

Contributions to Society

Conclusion

Prewriting Model

Introduction

Early Life and Education               Feel free to compose several paragraphs within each topic.

Process and Product

Contributions to Society

Conclusion

It is Spring, but there is still so much to do. In conjunction with the study of the Civil Rights Movement in the 20th century, students are reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Several chapters are generally assigned nightly. Following spring break, preparation for Exhibition III will begin.  All Humanities documents that the students recieve regarding Exhibition will be posted.

Students will complete the play based on The Diary of Anne Frank the week of February 4th.  The next piece of literature to be read based on the study of World War II is Night by Eli Wiesel.  Student writing for the remainder of February is both expository and descriptive.  In preparation for Exhibition II, students will write poetry inspired by Night and their exhibition memorial projects.  Grammar and vocabulary study are ongoing.

Congratulations! You are all eighth graders. Leaders of our school.

Reminders:

School starts Monday- we will meet on the field between 7:30 and 7:45

You do not need to bring all your materials on the first day, but you can bring pen/pencil/notebook/calculator or whatever you’d like.

It is a full day of school and you need to bring/buy snack and lunch.

You will need a book cover for your math book. It must be covered by the end of the first week. You may use a book sock (Jumbo size), paper bag or what ever you’d like.

Please review the student handbook. The handbook is on-line. Dress code starts Monday.

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Monday morning!