Stillwagon-ART: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Homework-Monday, March 30, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/30/2015

Name:___________________

Reflect on the artwork we have created based on the shapes and forms of different microbes. Read the quote from our new book “Hot Zone” and complete one of the levels listed below.

“It showed a kind of obscenity you see only in nature, an obscenity so extreme that it dissolves into beauty.”

Level 1: Paraphrase (Put the quote into your own words.)

Level 2: Explain the meaning of the quote in a full sentence.

Level 3: Explain the meaning of the quote and give an example.

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Have a wonderful night!!

Friday, March 27, 2015

Homework-Friday, March 27, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/27/2015

Name:___________________

Reflect on the artwork we have created based on the shapes and forms of different microbes. Read the quote from our new book “Hot Zone” and complete one of the levels listed below.

“Nine out of ten humans killed? And you're not bothered."

A look of mysterious thoughtfulness crossed his face. "A virus can be useful to a species by thinning it out," he said.

A scream cut the air. It sounded nonhuman.

He took his eyes off the water and looked around. "Hear that pheasant? That's what I like about the Bighorn River," he said.

"Do you find viruses beautiful?"

"Oh, yeah," he said softly. "Isn't it true that if you stare into the eyes of a cobra, the fear has another side to it? The fear is lessened as you begin to see the essence of the beauty. Looking at Ebola under an electron microscope is like looking at a gorgeously wrought ice castle. The thing is so cold. So totally pure." -Richard Preston

Level 1: Paraphrase (Put the quote into your own words.)

Level 2: Explain the meaning of the quote in a full sentence.

Level 3: Explain the meaning of the quote and give an example from a current event to support your explanation.

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Have a wonderful night!!

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Homework-Thursday, March 26, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/26/2015

Name:___________________

Reflect on the discussion that we had in class about spreading “facts not fear”, read the quote below, and complete one of the levels below.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” ― Richard Preston, The Hot Zone

Level 1: What fact did you spread on your “Spread Facts not Fear” mural?

Level 2: What fact did you spread on your “Spread Facts not Fear” mural and why is this particular fact important to spread?

Level 3: Explain the meaning of the quote and answer: What fact did you spread on your “Spread Facts not Fear” mural and why is this particular fact important to spread?

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Homework-Wednesday, March 25, 2014

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/25/2015

Name:___________________

Reflect on the discussion that we had in class about spreading “facts not fear”, read the quote below, and complete one of the levels below.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” ― Richard Preston, The Hot Zone

Level 1: Paraphrase (Put the quote into your own words.)

Level 2: Explain the meaning of the quote in a full sentence.

Level 3: Explain the meaning of the quote and give an example from a current event to support your explanation.

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Have a wonderful night!!

Homework-Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/24/2015

Name:___________________

Reflect on the poster we looked at in class today. How can different kinds of art be used to help create social change and awareness?

Level 1: In a sentence, explain one way art can be used to create social change and awareness.

Level 2: Explain one way art can be used to create social change awareness and explain why it is important to "Spread facts not fear."

Level 3: Explain one way art can be used to create social change and awareness, give two examples, and explain why it is important to "Spread fact not fear."

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Have a wonderful night!!

Friday, March 20, 2015

Homework- Friday, March 20, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/20/2015

Name:___________________

Reflect on the artwork we have created based on the shapes and forms of different microbes. Read the quote from our new book “Hot Zone” and complete one of the levels listed below.

“Nine out of ten humans killed? And you're not bothered."

A look of mysterious thoughtfulness crossed his face. "A virus can be useful to a species by thinning it out," he said.

A scream cut the air. It sounded nonhuman.

He took his eyes off the water and looked around. "Hear that pheasant? That's what I like about the Bighorn River," he said.

"Do you find viruses beautiful?"

Level 1: Paraphrase (Put the quote into your own words.)

Level 2: Explain the meaning of the quote in a full sentence.

Level 3: Explain the meaning of the quote and give an example from a current event to support your explanation.

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

Parent Signature:________________________________

Have a wonderful night!!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Homework-Thursday March 19, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/19/2015

Name:___________________

Read the quote from our new book “Hot Zone” and complete one of the levels listed below.

“In biology, nothing is clear, everything is too complicated, everything is a mess, and just when you think you understand something, you peel off a layer and find deeper complications beneath. Nature is anything but simple.”

― Richard Preston, The Hot Zone

Level 1: Paraphrase (Put the quote into your own words.)

Level 2: Explain the meaning of the quote in a full sentence.

Level 3: Explain the meaning of the quote and give an example from a current event to support your explanation.

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

Parent Signature:________________________________

Have a wonderful night!!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Homework- Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/17/2015

Parent/Guardian:Please leave a comment below with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Have a wonderful night!!

Monday, March 16, 2015

Homework-Monday, March 16, 2015

Social Studies/Art Homework

Ms. Stillwagon

3/16/2015

Read the excerpt from an article from The Golbalist below. Then answer the questions at your appropriate level below.

Just ban the West Africans!

Many radio and TV talk show hosts have constantly used fear to cause panic among voters. They argue that people from West Africa should be banned from coming to the United States. The only problem with that argument is that many West Africans have United States passports and can therefore not be banned from returning to the United States. Even President Obama has given in to the political pressure by appointing Ron Klain as the Ebola Response Coordinator, often dubbed Ebola Czar in Washington jargon. As health experts have constantly advised, the only way to stop Ebola from threatening the United States and other countries around the world is for the disease to be eradicated in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The U.S. army is now in Liberia, providing logistics and support to health workers so they can isolate and treat the sick. The British and other European nations are in neighboring Sierra Leone helping to set up treatment centers, while the French are taking the lead in Guinea.These efforts are bound to reduce the rate of infections soon. Eventually, these actions will end the terrible ordeal that has devastated the three countries. For the time being, the people of West Africa still need a lot of help as hundreds still get Ebola every day. More health workers are needed to help curb Ebola, and detaining returning health workers only has one predictable result: It will not help eradicate Ebola.

Level 1: Chose whether you agree or disagree that travel should be banned from West Africa to the United states. Level 2: Chose whether you agree or disagree that travel should be banned from West Africa to the United states. Give one supporting reason why. Level 3: Chose whether you agree or disagree that travel should be banned from West Africa to the United states. Give three supporting reasons why. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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