Mr. Manning's Life Science Class

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=105 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="02c28691erlcgo.png"> <div> <B>Mr. Manning's Life Science Class</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id156.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Website Directory"><U>Website Directory</U></A>   <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Click here to see all the available links.</FONT></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="02ad2c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <B> <img src="HTMLobj-2468/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="180" height="100">  </B></div> <div> <B> <img src="HTMLobj-2469/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="120" height="110">  </B></div> <div> <B>Welcome Back!</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id227_inquiry_based_interactive_programs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Inquiry Based Lessons"><U><B>Inquiry Based Interactive Programs</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#how_to_recognize_a_science_class_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>HOW TO RECOGNIZE A SCIENCE CLASS </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#words_of_wisdom" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>Words of wisdom</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#lesson_plans" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>LESSON PLANS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id225_ib_projects.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="IB Projects"><U><B>IB Projects</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#7th_grade_ib_schedule_2004_2005" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>7th Grade IB Schedule 2007-200</B></U></A><B>8</B></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#preparing_for_the_7th_grade" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>Preparing for the 7th Grade</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#parent_tips" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>Parent Tips</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#2004__2005_student_calendar" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>2007 - 2008 Student Calendar</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#2004___2005_testing_calendar" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>2007 - 2008 Testing Calendar</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#late_work_policy_for_seventh_grade" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>Late Work Policy For Seventh Grade</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index_m.htm#the_brain_is_a_wonderful_thing" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Mr. Mannings Life Science Class"><U><B>The Brain Is A Wonderful Thing</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=375 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div>                   <A NAME="mr__manning_s_life_science_class_website"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Mr. Manning's Life Science Class </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT>   <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT>     </div> <div>       <img src="HTMLobj-2464/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="137" height="110">            <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >                     </FONT></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="how_to_recognize_a_science_class_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>HOW TO RECOGNIZE A SCIENCE CLASS </B></div> <div> <B>If it </B><B><U>moves</U></B><B>, it's BIOLOGY.</B></div> <div> <B>If it </B><B><U>stinks</U></B><B>, it's CHEMISTRY.</B></div> <div> <B>If it </B><B><U>doesn't work</U></B><B>, it's PHYSICS.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you are examining things that are dead, stinking or broken, it's </B></div> <div> <B>EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you are explaining why things are dead, stinking or broken, it's </B></div> <div> <B>INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you are trying to prevent things from dying, stinking or breaking, it's </B></div> <div> <B>SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="words_of_wisdom"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Words of wisdom:</B></I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>The Parable of the Pebbles</I></div> <div> A man was out walking in the desert when a voice said to him, "Pick up some pebbles and put them in your pocket, and tomorrow you will be both happy and sad."</div> <bR> <div> The man obeyed. He stooped down and picked up a handful of pebbles and put them in his pocket. The next morning he reached into his pocket and found diamonds and rubies and emeralds. And he was both happy and sad. Happy he had taken some - sad that he hadn't taken more.</div> <bR> <div> And so it is with education.</div> <div>                                               <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >           </FONT></div> <div> <B>Try out the "Picture of the Week."</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT><B>Click on </B><A HREF="id173.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Picture of the Week"><U><B>Picture of the Week</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I>I</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#008000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><I>f you stare at this picture long enough you should be able to see a giraffe. This is weird. Give it a try.</I></FONT></div> <div>                                        <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#008000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><I> <img src="HTMLobj-2076/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="140" height="113">  </I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> LESSON  PLANS <A NAME="lesson_plans"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>For previous week's lesson plans click on</B><B> </B><A HREF="id237.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lesson Plan Archive 20082009"><U><B>Lesson Plan Archive 2008-2009</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Click here   <A HREF="http://www.phschool.com/atschool/sci_exp_lep/life_science/Student_Area/LS_S_BK_index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.phschool.com/atschool/sci_exp"><U>Life Science Textbook</U></A>   for a direct link to your textbook website. Prentice Hall provides a wide variety of curriculum materials for students.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="77cb9920.png" border=0 width="441" height="146" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <U>Unit Lesson Plan:</U></div> <div> This is where you will find our lesson plans.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Homework Assignment:</U></div> <div> This is where you will find homework assignments by date assigned and date due.</div> <bR> <div> <U>PowerPoint Presentations:</U></div> <div> Classroom PowerPoint presentations may be reviewed by clicking on the links.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="295" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 ><NOBR><div> <B>Lab Equipment and Safety Guidelines</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="283"><div> <A HREF="id233_safety_guidelines_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Safety"><U><B>Safety Guidelines </B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="283"><div> <A HREF="id232_equipment.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Equipment"><U><B>Scientific Equipment</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="283"><div> <A HREF="http://www.tnmanning.com\PowerPointPresentations\Lab Equipment Review PowerPoint.mht" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tnmanning.com\PowerPointPrese"><U><B>Lab Equipment Review</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="283"><div> <A HREF="http://www.tnmanning.com\Test\lab_safety.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tnmanning.com\Test\lab_safety"><U><B>Lab Safety Exam</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <U>Quiz/Test Dates and Practice Exams:</U></div> <div> This is where you will find quiz/test dates and links to practice exams.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Project Assignments:</U></div> <div> This is where you will find project assignments with date assigned and date due plus links to additional information.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Inquiry Based Interactive Programs</U></B><B>:</B></div> <div> <B>Click on this link   </B><B> <A NAME="medical_mysteries_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><A HREF="http://medmyst.rice.edu/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://medmyst.rice.edu/"><U><B>Medical Mysteries</B></U></A></FONT><B> to play MedMyst, an interactive, learning adventure. As you enter a futuristic world, you will help solve medical mysteries in infectious diseases. You will accept challenges (missions) to become a member of an elite team of Reconstructors. Your goal will be to rediscover lost medical knowledge and prevent the spread of disease. Be sure to wear your headphones to enjoy the full sound effects!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="05a93260.png" border=0 width="403" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f00000bf00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bring your science folder to class EVERY DAY!</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f00000bf00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check the classroom bulletin board for other specific items. Each classroom has the information for ALL your classes for that day.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f00000bf00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bring your AGENDA BOOK everyday. You should have this with you at all times.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f00000bf00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bring your materials to class (pens; pencils; paper, and anything else you will need to be successful in class.)</div> <div>      </div> <div>  <img src="HTMLobj-327/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="84" height="84">  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>7th Grade IB Schedule 2007 - 2008</U></B><B><U> <A NAME="7th_grade_ib_schedule_2004_2005"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Quarter</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="828" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 79 ><NOBR><div> 9:00  - 9:20</div> <div> Homeroom</div> <div> Study Time</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 9:20 - 10:20</div> <div> Class 01</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 10:20 - 11:40</div> <div> Class 02</div> <div> Connections </div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 11:40 - 11:45</div> <div> Locker Break </div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="164"><div> 11:45 - 12:40</div> <div> Class 03</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="225"><div> 12:40 - 2:00</div> <div> Class 04</div> <div> Lunch</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 116 WIDTH="89"><div> 2:00 - 2:05</div> <div> Locker Break</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 2:05 - 3:00</div> <div> Class 05</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 3:00 - 4:00</div> <div> Class 06</div> <div> Dismissal</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="111"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="116" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="111" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="164"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="116" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="164" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Lunch Schedule:</div> <div> 1:00 - 1:20 Hines     Table 10</div> <div> 1:02 - 1:22 Manning Table 11</div> <div> 1:04 - 1:24 Byess      Table 1</div> <div> 1:06 - 1:26 Massare Table 2</div> <div> 1:08 - 1:28 Pascale    Table 3</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Preparing for the 7th Grade</U></B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><I><B><U> <A NAME="preparing_for_the_7th_grade"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Time Management</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Recognize that wise time management is a skill students learn through the combined efforts of parents and teachers.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Reserve a consistent homework time every afternoon or evening.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Insist that your child do the homework on the night that it is assigned rather than the night before it is due. Following this schedule will keep the student one day ahead.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Help the student establish a morning "drill" or checklist to be certain that all materials (binder, books, homework, assignment notebook, pencils, etc.) are in readiness according to that day's schedule.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>The First 9 Weeks</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Anticipate that the first nine weeks of school is an important period of adjustment for students and parents coming off the summer vacation.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check the student's assignment notebook (agenda) daily for homework assignments and future tests, quizzes, and projects.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Reinforce a consistent homework schedule.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Review for tests and quizzes with your child.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Begin the year with a mental gameplan for establishing well-defined routines that will support academic success.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Before School Starts</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use the initial supply list to purchase school supplies.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Establish a quiet place for nightly homework and studying that is free of distractions.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stock the desk or study area with school supplies like pens, pencils, paper, markers, and index cards.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Complete the summer reading requirements as specified in the summer reading list.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>The Assignment Notebook (Agenda Book)</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An agenda book is provided to every Pinckneyville Middle School student at the beginning of the school year.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The agenda book is an excellent home/school communication tool. Send a note to a teacher in the book and check the book regularly for notes from your child's teachers.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Students will write down all class assignments in every class. Check the assignment notebook after school to stay informed concerning your child's homework.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Students are expected to carry this agenda book with them during the school day because it also serves as the official school hall pass. An important barcode sticker for computer access is placed on the inside back cover.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">No other agenda or day timer may be substituted for the one issued by Pinckneyville Middle School.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Parent Tips</U></B><B><U> <A NAME="parent_tips"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></div> <bR> <div> Parental involvement in schooling can lead to academic benefits for students. Parents are encouraged to:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Help students manage and organize daily and weekly routines.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Set a regular time and routine for doing homework and extended assignments.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Establish a regular place which is well-lit and quiet for completing homework.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Remove distractions during home study time. No television or phone calls.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provide supplies including calculators, pencils, and paper.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Review homework for accuracy and understanding.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Review and discuss with students science labs and class assignments.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Read and discuss newspaper articles that are science related.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Visit museums, nature centers, and other places of scientific interest.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Supervise visits to sites on the Internet that extend student understanding of the life sciences.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U> <A NAME="2004__2005_student_calendar"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></I><I><B><U>2007 - 2008 Student Calendar</U></B></I></div> <div> <I><B><U><IMG SRC="90465960.png" border=0 width="869" height="1174" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U> <A NAME="2004___2005_testing_calendar"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></I><I><B><U>2007 - 2008 Testing Calendar</U></B></I></div> <div> <I><B><U><IMG SRC="9076d990.png" border=0 width="877" height="1177" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U> <A NAME="late_work_policy_for_seventh_grade"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></I><I><B><U>Late Work Policy For Seventh Grade</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> ALL assignments are due on the date specified by your teacher.</div> <div> Students will be allowed two days for each day of <B><U>excused</U></B> absence to complete missed assignments or class work.</div> <div> Any work turned in past the due date will be corrected but no grade will be recorded.</div> <div> Teacher discretion will apply and override in any mitigating circumstances and matters.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="the_brain_is_a_wonderful_thing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>The Brain Is A Wonderful Thing!</div> <div> This is amazing. Try to read the paragraph below, then consider what it actually says. The brain is a wonderful thing isn't it?</div> <bR> <div> Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in what oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer are in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe and the biran fguiers it out aynawy.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>