Divine Providence Church & School
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Middle School Teacherjpavilonisarchchicago.orgHi, My name is Jenny Pavilonis and I love teaching at Divine Providence School. The students, staff, and parents are so supportive. I'm looking forward to another productive year. This year my theme is Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright. Every month the students will compete in social emotional learning activities.
I have a lot of experience teaching middle school science classes, coordinating the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fairs, and the passion to inspire adolescents to enjoy learning. I have taught a variety of science classes at the College of DuPage in their summer camp programs. I want our students to continue learning and be prepared for the next generation. Students need to improve their science skills with inquiry, logical reasoning, and investigations. At DP we use the HMH-Science series which has improved our test scores and engaged student's in fun activities from 6th-8th grades. In 3rd-5th grades we have a brand new science/STEM program called HMH Science Dimensions. Every quarter the middle school students will be engaged in a Science Olympiad project.
One of my favorite quotes from Aristotle is "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." My motto is to teach my students at Divine Providence with my heart and desire to love science.
WELCOME TO 7th GRADE !
"DREAM BIG, SPARKLE MORE, & SHINE BRIGHT
E-Learning Lesson Plans for the WEEKS of MAY 18th & May 26th,2020
LAST FORMAL INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS For the SCHOOL YEAR! YEAH!!!
Thank you for your patience,effort,and tenacity during this pandemic!
Remember UNPLUGGED WEDNESDAYS & Happy Memorial Day Too!
WEEK OF MAY 18th- iREADY DIAGNOSTICS TOO- MATH & READING! GOOD LUCK!
8th GRADERS- RELIGION -ZOOM LESSON- I will invite you to a Zoom on Tuesday, May 26th at various times. Please be ready to share a story about your favorite school memory at DP or DI when you were in the middle school grades. Any moral lessons learned?
SCIENCE- 8th Grader's please use this time as "Catch UP"! Complete all assignments since March 13th, 2020. It was a pleasure to teach you for science & religion. Your class size of 33 was historic for me since that was the biggest class I have ever taught at one time. I loved how you were very respectful with teachers and each other. DP is going to miss all of your enthusiasm! Can't wait to see you in person at Graduation & Confirmation.
God Bless Each and Everyone of Our 2020 DP Graduates!
7th GRADERS-SCIENCE- IXL- DD- Weather & Climate (7th grade level)
SCIENCE ZOOM LESSON- "TV News Broadcasters "- (Read requirements below...)
ENGLISH-Write A Personal Narrative-Thinking back of the school year, write a personal narrative describing your favorite memory and why it stood out amonst the other school days. Share it with me on googledocs.
RELIGION-Be artistic and display a piece of art that describes why morals and values are so important in society today! You can use whatever supplies you have at home!
6th GRADERS-SCIENCE-IXL-DD- Weather and Climate (6th Grade Level)
SCIENCE ZOOM LESSON-"TV News Broadcasters"-(Read requirements below...)
ZOOM - LESSON REQUIREMENTS- WEEK OF MAY 26th! Practice and research next week!
ALL 7th & 6TH Graders listed below are the requirements for The ZOOM Project.
Calling All 7th & 6th Graders--You will be utilizing the SCIENCE WORLD Magazines online. Follow these directions to get into the site.
1. Go to scholastic.com/scienceworld
2. Do the student sign in- beepvery6
3.You want to select Science World Magazine- MARCH 16th,2020-Frogs
SELECT ONE ARTICLE-
EX: Rising Waters,Opiops, Killer Fungus, Breaking Barriers, Sinkholes, etc....
(Any article from that magazine!)
I will invite you to a Zoom meeting the WEEK OF MAY 26th! You will pretend that you are a news reporter and are doing a special feature on your topic. It must be 2-3 minutes long with this requirements.
Organize you thoughts.
Have a strong opening claim
Give us evidence from the article to support your claim
Use statistics to prove your point
Use at least 4 sources
You may use PROPS too. Have fun !
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8th Grade-Science- Use The Science World Magazine for this assignment (Steps 1&2) 1.Read the article"A Whole New Ballgame". How does the design of a baseball affect how it travels in the air?
2.Read the article "The Wonders of Physics". Conduct research to identify a real scientific concept that relates to a superheroes power your've read about or seen in a movie.
3.SCIENCE-IXL- Do SECTION-E- Atoms & Molecules
4.DO ONE SCIENCE ACTIVITY/PROJECT LISTED BELOW FOR ALL 6th-8th Graders (send me the image)
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7th Grade-Science- Use the Science World Magazine for this assignment (Step 1&2)
1.Read the article "The Science of Sparklers". Desribe the chemical reaction that allows sparklers to sparkle in your own words. Which element is your favorite color? Watch a video about the chemistry behind sparklers.
2.Read the article "The Sunscreen Ban". How does sunscreen hurt coral reefs?
3.SCIENCE IXL-SECTION C-Engineering & Section D-Density
4.Do ONE SCIENCE ACTIVITY/PROJECT LISTED BELOW For all 6th-8th graders (send me the image)
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6th Grade Science- Use the SCience World Magazine for this Assignment (Step 1-3)
1.Read the article "Understanding A New Virus". What are the challenges a population faces when confronted with a new disease? ( write a summary)
2.Read the article "The Future of Meat". Watch the video Edible Insects and answer why are people all over the world eating bugs?
3.Just read "Doggy Goggles"- Cool article! (No questions to answer)
4. SCIENCE IXL-SECTION X-Conservation & SECTION Y-NATURAL RESOURCES & HUMAN IMPACTS
5.DO ONE SCIENCE ACTIVITY/PROJECT LISTED BELOW FOR ALL 6th-8th graders (send me the image)
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MAY SCIENCE ACTIVITIES! PLEASE CHOOSE 1- YOU CAN DO MORE FOR EXTRA CREDIT
1. Design a Simple Solar Oven from a Pizza Box
2.Create A Crystal Egg Geodes
3.Create A Paper Flying Machine
4.Create Quicksand
5.Make Jello - Play Dough
6.Make some homemade Ice Cream
7.Design a Homemade Lava Lamp
8. Make Sun Prints out of construction paper
All directions & samples are online! Just google....
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8th Grade RELIGION-
Write a modern day version of the NICENE CREED. Include the following:
What are your Beliefs?
Who Is God?
What did God Sacrifice for us?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Include the 7 Sacraments.
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7th Grade - ENGLISH
IXL-ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS
1.Writing Strategies-Sec. K-Developing & Supporting Arguements
2.Vocabulary-Section P-Prefixes & Suffixes
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1.Describe a time in your life when you felt inspired by the Holy Spirit.Share that memory with me!
2.Tell me about the Fruits Of The Holy Spirit. (You can write an essay or PPT)
Include the following: List them specifically and give me an example of how you used them in your everyday life.)
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ZOOM DAYS- 6th Graders-May 4th- 10:00 & 11:00 times
7th Graders-May 8th-10:00 & 11:00 times
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PLEASE STAY SAFE & HEALTHY! WE MISS OUR DP COMMUNITY!
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LESSON PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 20th & APRIL 27TH, 2020 are posted on SMORE! EVERY 6th, 7th, & 8th GRADERS ALSO RECEIVED A GOOGLEDOC with all of my LESSON PLANS from me on 4/16/2020
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E-Learning Lesson Plans for 6th-8th Grade- GRADING-DUE BY MAY 1st!
Listed below are the assignments that you should send through googledocs-jpavilonis@divineprovidenceschool.org
PLEASE CHECK POWERSCHOOL TO MAKE SURE YOU SHARED ALL DOCUMENTS WITH ME! (plus that I entered them accordingly)
STAY SAFE! I MISS ALL OF OUR DP CRUSADERS! I PRAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY DAILY!
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LISTED BELOW ARE OLD ASSIGNMENTS! (Just in case you couldn't complete.....)
WEEK OF MARCH 30th & APRIL 6th...
Grade 8- Religion- Fruits of the Spirit ppt & Images of thank you cards
Science-Just continue to do workbook pages, Send me images of your completed IXL-Science scores
Send me an image of your summary from the youtube videos on the 3 Laws of Motion
Grade 7th- Religion- Send me your ppt on "How Are Humans Doing Acts OF Kindness Duiring the Corona Virus Pandemic?" ( use images and bullet facts)
Science- Send me the purpose, procedure, conclusion of an experiment online that shows the transfer of energy. Originally, I said put it in your evident's notebook but I can start grading it now.
Continue to Do Connections & Unit Review 3 in your workbook
Send me images of Completed IXL Science lessons for grades
English-Use this website-https://SadlierConnect.com/@learnfromhomeschool
Use Student/Family Section, Writer's Workshop, Then Ch. 9
Do all of the pre-writing assignments but ONLY share with me your FINAL Book/Movie Review.
Grade 6th-
Share with me your research on investigating cellular respiration & photosynthesis.
Give me 4 examples of organisms that use one of the methods too.
Continue to work on the Consumer Fair as much as you can!
Do your workbook pages too
Take images of Science IXL- Completed Sections
This goes along with the google doc I shared with you for the Weeks of March 30th & April 6th. This is exactly what you should turn in before Easter Break.
I continue to MISS ALL OF YOU! Praying for safety for every family.
E-Learning Lesson Plans for 6th-8th Grade- WEEKS of MARCH 30th & APRIL 6th
Please go to your DP email accounts! I just shared with you a google docs. of the lesson plans for 2 weeks. Please try to accomplish as much as you can! Share with me some of the assignments at jpavilonis@divineprovidenceschool.org
I will just summarize an outline of what is due by APRIL 9th down below in the Homework Section here.
VIRTUAL REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR NEWS! MARCH 27th, 2020
Congratulations to ALEXIS, ERIN, MAREN, & Michael who qualified for Illinois State Science Fair. Each project received a GOLD AWARD! GO DP CRUSADERS!
Hey 7th Graders,
Remember what a great job you did on the DP cheer! Use some of your energy to create another one! Also please make sure you continue to exercise during this time. Go for a bike ride, walking, shoot some hoops, dance, and stay active. We will have a dance contest for sure when we all come back to school! Also take this opportunity to read some great novels. You can download pdf's versions for free. Start playing Words2 against each other!
I sure miss your lovely smiles and lively conversations!
EXTRA CREDIT- Just take images of your FUN LABS!
1. Who can engineer a cell phone stand using household materials? (Science Buddies)
2.Can you grow your own geodes in eggshells? ( Sweet Paul)
3.Do the archimedes squeeze with foil and water? (Science Buddies)
4.Can you make motorized tiny dancers? (Bubble Dabble Do)
5.Can you turn a potato into a battery? (Kidzworld)
6.How can you pull an egg into a bottle? (Left Brain Craft Brain)
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
RELIGION 7th-Peaceful Prayer Book & Illustrations, PPT. of Random Acts of Kindness during the coronavirus pandemic.
ENGLISH-7th- 2 - Expository Essays , Movie/Book Review-use Ch.9-https://SadlierConnect.com/@learnfromhomeschool
RELIGION 8th- Finish the chapter and journals ( Ch. 6 & 7) , PPT. Fruits of the Holy Spirit-Theme-How Is Our Society Using the Fruits of the Spirit During A National Pandemic?
SCIENCE 6th- Chapter Work, Cellular Respiration Model using household items, STEM gauge, & Consumer Science Fair . Continue doing lessons in your workbook! Research photosynthesis & cellular respiration in various organisms. Submit your reserch paper to me on google docs.
IXL-Science-Section V & W
SCIENCE 7th- STEM gauge, Design a Crazy Contraption, Mail by March 25th- Take images of everything! Complete Worksheets
Continue with the workbook, Experiment research on transfers of energy, Lesson3 Chapter Reviews, Unit 3-Performance Task, IXL-Science -Section E & F
SCIENCE 8th-Continue with Independent Physics Unit, STEM gauge, & Labs
Read about Newton's Laws of Motion and answer pages in your workbook.
Watch the 3 experiments online and summarize in your evidence's notebook.
IXL-SCIENCE-Section H & J (take an image of your completed work)
PLease email me with any concerns or questions!