Higher Order of Thinking

Fruits and vegetables were put on Earth for humans to eat. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

3-4 sentences

Higher Order of Thinking 1/28-2/4

Are you more like a rosebush, and oak tree, a sunflower, or ivy? Describe.

You must write two to three complete sentences.

Sleeping Giants Vol.78 No.11 1/28-2/4

Read Sleeping Giants on page 6.

Rhyolite is an igneous rock, one of three types of rocks. The other two types are metamorphic and sedimentary. You must use the Internet to learn about the three rock types. Then list the main characteristics of each type.

2009: Year in Review v. 78 # 1/28-2/4

Read: THE YEAR THAT WAS on pages 4 & 5, and respond to the question below (2-3 complete sentence).


What do you think was the biggest news story of 2009? Why?

Higher Level Thinking Question

Every year millions of trees are cut down and used for Christmas trees for a few weeks, then left to die. Do you think that is okay? Is there an alternative?

4-5 complete sentences!!

Inspiring Steps V. 78 # 9 pg 4-5 10/8-10/14

Think of an issue in your community and create a list of concrete things you can do to help improve the situation.

4-6 complete sentences!!

Please list what subject you would like for your extra credit to be applied to.

Inspiring Steps V. 78 # 9 pg 4-5 10/8-10/14

Read Inspiring Steps pages 4-5 and answer the following question.

Zach walks to raise awareness of homelessness among kids. In what other ways can attention be brought to a cause?

3-4 complete sentences!!!