Extra Credit assignment.. for the students who asked me.

Students,
   This article is extra credit for those to came to me about an assignment specifically.
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/threetosee/comfort-zone

Read the article by first clicking the link.
Answer the following questions with complete sentences.

1) Which of the three players can you relate to the most and why?  Answer in at least one paragraph.
2) Which university sounded the most appealing to you out of the three?
3) What does the word elite mean?
4) Do you have what it takes to be elite in a certain skill (it can be anyhting), please explain.
5) How would you handle being as famous as any of the three women in the article?  Use a paragraph to answer. 

Good luck,
Mr Goldstein

Health Project for 6th Grade only

Body Systems Health Project

Due on Tuesday, December 11^th

Answer the following questions in complete sentences!  Carefully research your system; any wrong answers will be penalized!  This project will be a large percentage of your health grade!

1)    Which body system are you choosing for this project?

a.     Muscular                        b. Skeletal                 c. Digestive               d. Respiratory

e.   Nervous                    f. Circulatory     g. Endocrine

2)    Why did you pick the system that you chose?  Why does it interest you so much?  What is this system responsible for?  Use at least 4-5 sentences to answer this question.

3)    What are the main parts/organs of this system (bones or lungs for example)?

4)    Pick one organ from this system and explain what it does and why.  What would happen if this organ stopped working?  Use at least 4 sentences to answer this question.

5)    How can you best take care of this organ and keep it healthy?  Use two examples and explain each to answer this question.

6)    Write a list of the sources that you used for your project (books, encyclopedias or websites for example)

Suggestion- www.kidshealth.org would be a great resource to use for this project.

6th Grade Health Test review

Students,
   Here are some things you need to review for the health test coming up in your next health test.
Good luck!- Mr. Goldstein
                       What is the main organ of the muscular system?
                       Bones are the main organ of which system
                      Which system’s main job is to help with movement?

     Which system protects the heart and lungs?

    What is it called when two bones come together?

    What is the most important thing we breathe in from the air?

    What brings oxygen around the body?

      What color are the arteries?

    Why are veins blue?

     What is bile?

     What does food travel through after you swallow before it gets to the stomach?

     What does the integumentary system do?

    Which of the following is not part of the integumentary system?

     Which system is responsible for hormones?

     Which hormone is responsible for the “Fight or Flight” response?

      Which hormone signals our muscles to grow?

    Where are hormones produced?

5th Grade Health Test review (5-1 and 5-3)

Students,
   Here are things to study for your health test on your next health day (not 5-2).

1)      What is the main organ of the muscular system?

2)      Bones are the main organ of which system?

3)      Which system’s main job is to help with movement?

4)      Which system protects the heart and lungs?

5)      What is it called when two bones come together?

6)      How does a ball and socket joint move?

7)      Name an example of a hinge joint_________________________________

9)      What is the most important thing we breathe in from the air?

10)   Where does blood pick up oxygen from?

11)   What brings oxygen around the body?

12)   What color are the arteries?

13)   Why are veins blue?

14)   Where does blood bring the oxygen?

15)   Which system is the spinal cord a part of?

16)   Which nervous system controls a nerve impulse that travels from the muscle back to the brain?

17)   Which nervous system controls body processes that you do not even think about?

Good luck,

Mr. Goldstein

Homework #2 for 2nd Quarter Due 12/11/12

Students,
   Here is a link for the article for your 2nd homework of the 2nd quarter (clink the link to see the article).  After reading this article, you must answer the following questions using at least two paragraphs total.  That is at least two paragraphs for the whole assignment.  Not two per question!!!

http://thealternativepress.com/towns/paterson/articles/city-ready-to-release-1-million-for-hinchliffe-r

Questions
1- Why is this stadium important?  What historical importance does it have?
2- Would you like to see the stadium rebuilt?  Why or why not?
3- Pretend you are the mayor of Paterson.  If you had the stadium rebuilt what types of events would you hold in it?  Please use your imagination!

I look forward to reading your assignments!
-Mr. Goldstein

This assignment is due on Tuesday, 12/11/12

Hw#2 Due on Tuesday, November 20th

Landon Donovan

The midfielder rules the soccer pitch with his smooth all-around game

                Landon Donovan has enjoyed the greatest career of any U.S. men’s soccer player in history.  The 30 year old midfielder is Team USA’s leader in career goals and assists.  In the 2010 World Cup, he scored a stunning, last-gasp goal against Algeria that advanced the USA to the round of 16.  Donovan has also been impressive in Major League Soccer.  He is the L.A. Galaxy’s all time leader in goals and helped L.A. win the MLS Cup championship in 2011- his second title with the team and fourth overall. 

                A pro since age 16, Donovan has blossomed into a world-class playmaker and a dependable team leader.  Dave Sarachan, a coach with the Galaxy, credits Donovan’s unselfish game and strong work ethic for his success- and the success of his teammates.  “His personality rubs off a lot on not only the young guys but also the veterans,” says Sarachan.  “That’s what true professionals do.” 

Answer the following questions in complete sentences!

1)      Which two categories does Landon lead Team USA in?

2)      In what league did Landon win several championships?

3)      The article talks about Landon having a strong work-ethic.  What does it mean to have a strong work ethic in sports?  Use a dictionary or other sources if necessary.

4)      That last quote talks about being a true professional.  What are at least three things you need to do to be “a professional” in school?

6th Grade Health Review

6th Grade students,
   Here are things you should know for the health test on your next health day.  Make sure to study the notes in your notebook.

1) The different causes of violence.
2) Ways to positively handle stress.
3) Prejudice.
4) Abuse- physical and emotional. 
5) Harrassment.
6) What to do if someone brings a weapon to school.
7) First Aid- steps to help a friend with a cut/injury.  CPR.

Good luck students,
Mr. Goldstein