Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tuesday's Homework

Math and History Test Signatures!!!!

Math - 3-D Shapes and Nets Mini-Assignment (due tomorrow, after Math class)

1. Explain the difference between a POLYGON and a POLYHEDRON.
2. Explain the difference between a PRISM and PYRAMID. (pg 459)
3. Explain what a NET is in Mathematics.
4. Draw a net and a 3-D sketch for the following polyhedrons:
Triangular prism
Hexagonal prism
Octagonal prism
Square-based prism
Hexagonal pyramid
Triangular pyramid
Square-based pyramid
Pentagonal pyramid

English - Journal - Find a can or box of food in your kitchen and look at the ingredient list. Choose one strange-sounding ingredient that you are not familiar with. Do a bit of online research and write a short paragraph or two about this ingredient. Include how it is made, where is comes from, are there any other surprising uses for it, interesting facts, health impacts of the ingredient, etc.
Due Wednesday


History - Chapter 4 test on FRIDAY!!!