English -
1.What is meant by the word resolution? Use a dictionary if you need to.
2.Describe one academic (school) resolution you have for the New Year.
3.Describe one personal resolution you have for the New Year (friends, family, hobbies, extracurriculars, etc.)
4.Describe one resolution related to your health you have for the new Year.
Topics (choose one):
1) Describe your favourite holiday memories from the past few weeks or years.
2) Describe the perfect holiday break.
3) Discuss whether you think the winter holiday break should be longer, while the summer one should be shorter.
4) Another topic of your choice (ask Mr. Mak).
Math - cue card with pattern rule and 10 terms.
Geography - Read Tornado Hunters articel twice
-Answer questions below:
“Tornado Chaser” Questions
***Answer the questions using full sentences, capitals and periods!!!
***Try to use evidence from the article, when possible.
1.What is the goal or purpose of Tornado Hunting?
2.How many Tornadoes occur in the United States annually (every year)?
3.Why do many people NOT take tornado warnings very seriously.
4.What speed do most tornadoes travel at?
5.How do these groups usually collect data (information) for slow-moving storms?
6.How do these groups usually collect data for fast-moving storms?
7.Why do YOU think it is important to understand tornadoes?
8.What is meant by the word extensively? (ie. the most extensively documented tornado in history).
9.Describe some of the damage from the Tornado in the town of Norman.
10.When Wurman’s father calls to see if he is safe, why do you think he responds “Too safe.”
11.What is meant by real-time data collection?
12.Describe two interesting modifications (changes made to) “The Dominator.”
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