December 14: Weeks 14 and 15

Math

The 7th grade is still busy working on algebraic expressions. They are learning about applications of the Distributive Law and other algebraic manipulations. After the break they will move onto algebraic equations, where they will be learning about solving linear equations in one variable and creating linear equations as well. See you in 2019!

Humanities 

Wow! An amazing couple of weeks. We accomplished a lot: our first formal literary analysis essay, our second independent reading assignment, a visit to Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School for our Social Action Project, our Julius Caesar Open Mic…a long list! Today, we finish our first unit of vocabulary.

I couldn’t be prouder of the way my students have faced challenges, collaborated, and communicated over the past two weeks. Editing writing, speaking in front of people, and working together all take grit, determination, and focus. I loved watching them grow. I hope the break is restful, relaxing, and rejuvenating!

Judaic Studies

We completed our exploration of the first 6 verses of chapter 11 in Bmidbar. 7th graders did some serious thinking about why people whine and complain — is it to push others away or draw them closer? We will have a vocabulary quiz on this first unit on Monday (group 7Y) and Wednesday (group 7X). The review sheet is on google classroom.

We are now entering one of my favorite units: CSI Bmidbar: Manna Investigation. As Commissioner (“Commish”) Lissy, I task the students with a top secret assignment: figure out why Bnai Yisrael don’t like manna. We will be collecting evidence from the Torah and Midrashim to answer this question.

Shabbat Shalom!

Jessica

Science

The STEAM Rube Goldberg project has come to an end. It was amazing to see all the projects being displayed in the gym. Students worked extremely hard on these device and have mastered an array of talents and skill in order to complete a project of this nature. We are excited to continue this engineering mindset using this to think about solutions to current environmental problems. Thank you everyone for your support during this long term Rube Goldberg project.

Mike Noll and Samantha Butwin