Global HW 2-26-14 Mr. Padilla

Option 1: Compare and contrast Quilt of a Country to  any reading you want. Write at least 2 things that are different, 2 things they share in common (4 sentences in total).

Option 2: In your opinion, which is the best reading so far. 1st state your opinion: The best book or article is_____. Then give 2 reasons why you believe so.

Option 3: Pretend you are a music video director. Choose a song that you like and name the artist. What images would you include in your video? For example, The Twin Towers, different people holding hands. You can draw, write or create a collage. 

HW Global Mr. Padilla 2-25-14

•Option 1: We have been learning about how people are sometimes able to set aside their differences and get along. Do you believe we can only set aside our differences when something bad happens? Or do you think there are other ways we can get along? Explain.

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•Option 2: Write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary words: 1. Tolerance; Coexistence; Unremarked; Patriotism ; assembled

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•Option 3: Create a poster that will spread the message that shows that though we may all be different, we are one.

HW Mr. Padilla Global 2-24-14

• Please review these questions with your child. They were discussed in class today. They need to choose one option.
• Option 1: Based on today’s lesson, what change is taking place in the United States? Write at least 2 sentences and provide examples.
• Option 2: Write a sentence for each of the following terms and vocabulary words. If you don’t remember them please look them up in the dictionary or online: 1. profound - implications homage- deeply ingrained- demography

Global HW Mr. Padilla 2-12-14

¨Option 1: Pretend you are a news broadcaster. Inform the American public of a common enemy. Explain to them why we need to set our differences apart.

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1.Option 2: Write a sentence for each of the following words: Fisticuffs ; Interwoven; Hostilities.; common enemy,

2.Option 3: Write about an experience where you or someone you know set aside differences to unite against a common enemy.

Global Mr. Padilla HW 2-10-14

 

Please review these questions with your child. They were discussed in class today. They need to choose one option. 1.Option 1: Write a sentence for each of the following words: Proportions ; Cohesive; Distinctive ;Transient; ethnicities

2.Option 2: Today we read an article that compared America to chocolate fondue. In one paragraph, explain how America is like a chocolate fondue.

Option 3: Do you believe that all Americans look the same even though we come from different backgrounds and cultures? Explain why or why not

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Global Mr. PAdilla HW 2-7-14

1.Option 1: Write a sentence using each of the following words: Rank Descendent Mode Prejudice

2.Option 2: Based on today’s lesson, do you believe diversity enriches our country or does it create problems? Explain.

3.Option 3: Draw a quilt of something that represents you as a person. It can include family, people you admire, sports you like, music, games, etc.

Global Mr. Padilla 2-4-14

• Please review these questions with your child. They were discussed in class today. They need to choose one option.
• Option 1:Write a sentence for each of the following words:  1. Striving; oft-told; pluralistic; bigotry; ostracism
• Option 2: Today we learned about the early American people, from the Native American, to the European to the African.  Write a paragraph in which you summarize today’s lesson.

Global HW Mr. Padilla 1-30-14

}Please review these questions with your child. They were discussed in class today. They need to choose one option.

}Option 1: Write a summary of Annie Cannon’s article: Classifying of the Stars. Who was she, what did she do. Why was her discovery important?

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Option 2: Write a sentence for each of these words. . Peering; Epochs; vibrating; Structure; Sphere; encompasses

}Option 3: Today we connected every book we have read to Annie Jump Cannon’s article. Chose one book and compare to her article in one paragraph. How are they similar, how are they different?

Global Mr. Padilla HW 1-29-14

 

 

Choose One Option only ( you do not have to do all three). 

1.1. Write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary words: Brasher; virtual ; imponderable; purporting

2.Annie Jump Cannon developed a method to classify the stars. We have learned much about the nature of stars because of her work. Now you are a scientist. You have learned about many inventions both good and bad for people. Name an invention that you think is bad. How can you make this invention better?

3.Name a technological innovation and list 3 pros and 3 cons about this invention. Based on your list decide id the invention is good or bad for society.

Global Mr. Padilla HW 1-28-14

• Option 1: Write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary words:  collapse; atom; Astrophysicis;  theory ;Black hole 
• Option 2: You are on a debate team. The question is: Are the Big Bang and Big Crunch Theories possible?

Global HW Mr. Padilla 1-24-14

 

Dear Parents, 

Please review the three options for your child. Students need to choose only ONE option. 

1.Option 1: write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary words: Development; Suburb ; Manufacture; Evolve

2.Option 2: We have been talking about important inventions and how they evolved  over time (changed often for better). Think of an invention that has improved over time. The invention can be one that you have personally noticed how it changed. For example, phones. Television, internet, video games better. Write a paragraph discussing the change.

3.Option 3: You have been given the job of improving any technological invention that you want. It can be a car, plane, phone, a shoe, computer, ANYTHING. Chose a technology and draw something that does not yet exist. For example, glasses that can see as far a telescope or a car that can run without gas, etc. Explain you drawing.