WHY Project III

WHY Project III Black History Month Biography Project

Report Directions

Your Name  __________________________________

Famous Person Assigned by Random Drawing  ________________________________

Project Begins:  Jan 30th    Written Report Due: February 16th   Speeches Begin:  March 2nd  - March 6th

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WHY Project III Report

Background Information on the Person

You will need to read and locate information from at least (2) sources such as:

1.      Biography novel about the African American of your choice.

2.      Encyclopedia (on-line or print/book)

3.      Internet source

*Bibliography attached as Handout 1*

Written Report 5 Paragraph Format

Use Microsoft Word or write your final copy in your best handwriting about your famous person.  Include information in a logical (it MUST make sense) order to include:

-         Where was this person born?  In what year?

-         Where did this person grow up?

-         What does/did the person do for a living?

-         Why is this person famous?  What did/does this person do to become famous?

-         How has this person made an impact on others’ lives?

-         Quotes and interesting information about this person

-         Fill out the bibliography information sheet showing three sources used and attach it as the last page of your report.

Public Speaking

This activity will give you an opportunity to practice speaking in public.  You will dress up (as much as you can) as your person and pretend you are the person.  You will tell all about your contributions, and about your life.  You will need to rehearse at home.  Speeches will begin in March.  You will sign up for a time to give your presentation.

Remember you will be scored for:

Content – important details included

Organization – a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Language – appropriate and interesting words (think vocabulary words we have studied)

Delivery – good eye contact, volume and body posture.

Handout 1

Student Name  ___________________________________________

Bibliography of Sources Used

BOOK:

Book Title:  _______________________________________________________________________

Author:  __________________________________________________________________________

Name of Publisher  _________________________________________________________________

Date Published  ____________________________________________________________________

ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOK:

Print Encyclopedia Title:  ____________________________________________________________

Volume Letter ____________ Volume Number  ____________         Date  ______________

Name of Publisher  _________________________________________________________________

Place Published  __________________________________________________________________

Date Published  __________________________________________________________________

Article Title  ____________________________________________________________________

Pages Used  __________________________________

ON-LINE ENCYCLOPEDIA

On-Line Encyclopedia Title  _______________________________________________________

Internet Address:  ________________________________________________________________

Date you used this site  ___________________________________________________________

INTERNET WEBSITE:

Internet Website Title  ____________________________________________________________

Internet Address  ________________________________________________________________

Date you used this site  ___________________________________________________________

INTERNET WEBSITE:

Internet Website Title  ____________________________________________________________

Internet Address  ________________________________________________________________

Date you used this site  ___________________________________________________________

Motion

Mechanics and Motion

Motion is one of the key topics in physics. Everything in the universe moves. It might only be a small amount of movement and very very slow, but movement does happen. Don't forget that even if you appear to be standing still, the Earth is moving around the Sun, and the Sun is moving around our galaxy. The movement never stops. Motion is one part of what physicists call mechanics. Over the years, scientists have discovered several rules or laws that explain motion and the causes of changes in motion. There are also special laws when you reach the speed of light or when physicists look at very small things like atoms.

Speed it Up, Slow it Down

The physics of motion is all about forces. Forces need to act upon an object to get it moving, or to change its motion. Changes in motion won't just happen on their own. So how is all of this motion measured? Physicists use some basic terms when they look at motion. How fast an object moves, its speed or Velocity, can be influenced by forces. (Note: Even though the terms 'speed' and 'velocity' are often used at the same time, they actually have different meanings.)

Acceleration is a twist on the idea of velocity. Acceleration is a measure of how much the velocity of an object changes in a certain time (usually in one second). Velocities could either increase or decrease over time. Mass is another big idea in motion. Mass is the amount of something there is, and is measured in grams (or kilograms). A car has a greater mass than a baseball.

Simple and Complex Movement

There are two main ideas when you study mechanics. The first idea is that there are simple movements, such as if you're moving in a straight line, or if two objects are moving towards each other in a straight line. The simplest movement would be objects moving at constant velocity. Slightly more complicated studies would look at objects that speed up or slow down, where forces have to be acting.

There are also more complex movements when an object's direction is changing. These would involve curved movements such as circular motion, or the motion of a ball being thrown through the air. For such complex motions to occur, forces must also be acting, but at angles to the movement.

In order to really understand motion, you have to think about forces, acceleration, energy, work, and mass. These are all a part of mechanics.

Middle School

Many of you will begin the middle school process during this quarter.  Here are some tips to ensure that your application process runs smoothly.

1. All requests for copies of report cards, TCAP scores, etc., should be submitted 2 business days in advance of when you need them.  Though it may seem like a simple copy request, please keep in mind that we have 70 students all with various needs.  We will do what we can to procure the necessary copies for you within this time frame.  
2. Recommendation requests must be sent or faxed directly to the school from the school that is making the request.  Teachers cannot write recommendations without this paperwork.  Private schools will fax us a form that we fill out and fax back.  Optional schools do not require a recommendation.  Recommendation requests can take between 3-5 days to complete due to the amount of requests we receive.  No completed recommendations will be given to parents or students. We must fax them from the school fax line.
3. This link includes dates and will provide you with information to apply for SCS Optional Schools:  http://www.scsk12.org/uf/optional_schools/files/2015/FAQ%202015-2016%20Jan%208thLR.pdf
4. They will start passing out bar-coded applications at 6:30 a.m. that morning. The applications, along with ALL necessary documents, must be submitted by January 30.
5. Attend open houses and schedule tours with prospective schools.  

As always, if you need help, we will do our best to assist you.

Here are some important things to know for January:

• Kroger Community Rewards has established a new policy where you must re-select your organization at the beginning of the new year. Please click on this link to select Campus School as your Kroger Community Rewards organization. This is a very successful fundraiser for Campus School. 
  
  
• Click here to order a 2014-15 Campus School Yearbook, purchase an ad, or upload photos! If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Dixon. Prices are listed below.
  • Yearbook:  $25
  • Upload photos:  FREE
  • 5th Grade Ads:  Half page $75; Quarter page $45
  • Business Ads:  Full page $200; Half page $125; Quarter page $75; Eighth page $40
  • Purchases will include a $1.00 processing fee for each checkout.
  • Both Business and 5th Grade Ads need to be purchased AND completed by February 28th.

Looking Ahead @ Campus School:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 19. There will be NO SCHOOL on this day.
  

• Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is Tuesday, January 20, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

• Family Fun Night is Thursday, January 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  

• 2015-2016 Registration Period for NEW students is Monday-Thursday, January 26-29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 27, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please see attached 2015-2016 Registration Packet.
  

• Family Gathering Helpers - If you would like to help Mrs. Bailey, please click on this wiki link. It is a fun way to start your Friday!
  

• For more updates and reminders throughout the week you can find us on Facebook. Click here to like Campus School.

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