Learning Packet 8th Grade Spring Break 2013

Learning Packet8th GradeSpring Break 2013Student________________Teacher________________School_________________

English Language Arts – 8 th GradeFacebook Part I1. For this section you will write a paper in response to a writing prompt. First, read the promptin the box below. Then use separate paper for your prewriting activity (such as brainstorming,listing, freewriting, clustering, mapping, or drawing). After you finish your prewriting activity,write your first draft on a separate sheet of paper. Look back at your prewriting activity for ideas.Write your final paper in the space provided below.1. 2. 3.President Barack Obama Vice-President Joseph Biden Sally Ride4. 5. 6.Jackie RobinsonJustice Sonia SotomayorLangston HughesLook at each picture. These persons have made significant contributions to our nation. In life,persons need strong character traits to face challenges in getting to their position or in theirposition. Choose one of the persons above and write a paper to a classmate that explains thechallenges and character traits of your selected person.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1

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English Language Arts – 8 th GradeFacebook Part II2.For this next section, identify the 6 persons above, choose one of the academic vocabulary wordsbelow that you think best describes and relates to the individual’s title, career or position andwrite the meaning of the word below.1. Name:___________________________________________ A. deliberator_________________________________________________2. Name:__________________________________________ B. wordsmith________________________________________________3. Name:___________________________________________ C. competitor________________________________________________4. Name:__________________________________________ D. executive________________________________________________5. Name:__________________________________________ E. commander-in-chief________________________________________________6. Name:__________________________________________ F. deity________________________________________________7. Name:__________________________________________ G. explorer3

English Language Arts – 8 th GradeRead the passage and complete the task that follows it.3.*What is a School Year?When public schools were first organized, many people lived on farms. They were very busyduring warm summer months working on their crops. So the school year was held only duringfall, winter, and spring. This allowed farm children to stay home and help their families with thecrops during the summer. As time went on, more people moved off of farms into towns. Butschools continued to use the traditional model of closing for several months in the summer. Moststill use that traditional model. However, more and more schools are shifting to a year-roundmodel in which students attend school all year. Breaks at these schools are shorter but occurmore often during the year. So students in both models attend school for about the sameamount of time each year.Directions:Use information from the passage to write an argument about which school year model you thinkis best —the traditional model or the year-round model.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4

English Language Arts – 8 th GradeBelow is a story set in a Native American community. Read the text and then answer the questionthat follows.4.*The LegendsBy Zitkala-SaDuring the summer days my mother built her fire in the shadow of our wigwam. In the earlymorning our simple breakfast was spread upon the grass west of our tepee. At the farthest pointof the shade my mother sat beside her fire, toasting a savory piece of dried meat. Near her, I satupon my feet, eating my dried meat with unleavened bread, and drinking strong black coffee.The morning meal was our quiet hour, when we two were entirely alone. At noon, several whochanced to be passing by stopped to rest, and to share our luncheon with us, for they were sure ofour hospitality.My uncle, whose death my mother ever lamented, was one of our nation's bravest warriors. Hisname was on the lips of old men when talking of the proud feats of valor; and it was mentionedby younger men, too, in connection with deeds of gallantry. Old women praised him for hiskindness toward them; young women held him up as an ideal to their sweethearts. Everyoneloved him, and my mother worshiped his memory. Thus it happened that even strangers weresure of welcome in our lodge, if they but asked a favor in my uncle's name.Though I heard many strange experiences related by these wayfarers, I loved best the eveningmeal, for that was the time old legends were told. I was always glad when the sun hung lowin the west, for then my mother sent me to invite the neighboring old men and women to eatsupper with us. Running all the way to the wigwams, I halted shyly at the entrances.Sometimes I stood long moments without saying a word. It was not any fear that made me sodumb when out upon such a happy errand; nor was it that I wished to withhold the invitation, forit was all I could do to observe this very proper silence. But it was a sensing of the atmosphere,to assure myself that I should not hinder other plans. My mother used to say to me, as I wasalmost bounding away for the old people: "Wait a moment before you invite any one. If otherplans are being discussed, do not interfere, but go elsewhere."The old folks knew the meaning of my pauses; and often they coaxed my confidence by asking,"What do you seek, little granddaughter?" "My mother says you are to come to our tepee thisevening," I instantly exploded, and breathed the freer afterwards. "Yes, yes, gladly, gladly I shallcome!" each replied. Rising at once and carrying their blankets across one shoulder, theyflocked leisurely from their various wigwams toward our dwelling. My mission done, I ran back,skipping and jumping with delight. All out of breath, I told my mother almost the exact words ofthe answers to my invitation. Frequently she asked, "What were they doing when you enteredtheir tepee?" This taught me to remember all I saw at a single glance. Often I told my mother5

English Language Arts – 8 th GradeThe following content will be used for item 55. Which words in the passage tell you that a triathlon is a physically demanding event?A "emergency contact"B "in case of accident or injury"C "participant is in good health"D "pursue such medical treatment"7

English Language Arts – 8 th Grade6. The best source of information about the Boston Tea Party would be a book written byan author who ____________.A has written books on the Civil WarB is from BostonC has won awards for his books on American historyD has studied different makers of tea7. I think it is very considerate when someone opens the door for me when my hands are full.Use the other words in the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of the underlinedword.Considerate means ____________.A thoughtfulB relaxingC tiresomeD ridiculous8. The best source of information about how to use the Internet to find a missing loved onewould be a book written by an author who ____________.A has studied adoptionB has written books on reuniting familiesC has won awards for magazine articlesD is a parent8

English Language Arts – 8 th GradeThe following content will be used for item 910. You can tell that the author thinks the workshop will make a big difference to people'sacting ability by the way he ____________.A calls Macbeth one of Shakespeare's greatest tragediesB explains that every actor will study Shakespeare sooner or laterC says that family and friends will be shocked by how well the actors performD describes how the workshop will be a blast9

Mathematics – 8 th Grade1) Two sides of a triangle measure 5 and 12. Which is not true?A A right triangle having these two sides can be formed.B A non-right triangle having these two sides can be formed.C It is possible to form a triangle having these two sides if the triangle’s longest sidemeasures 18.D It is possible to form a triangle having these two sides if the triangle’s longest sidemeasures 12.2) Melissa uses 9 cups of milk to make pancakes. How many quarts of milk will Melissause to make the pancakes?A 1.1 quartsB 2.25 quartsC 3.0 quartsD 4.5 quarts3) Study the table below.X Y1 -12 13 34 5Which equation describes the relationship between the x and y values in the table?A y = x + 3B y = x - 3C y = 2 x + 3D y =2 x – 34) A plumber charges a $25 service fee plus $39.50 per hour to work on plumbing in ahouse. Which equation represents the total cost, C, for the plumber’s service if he worksh hours?A C = 39.50 + 25hB h = 39.50C + 25C C = 64.50hD C = 25 + 39.50h10

Mathematics – 8 th Grade5) A particular cell phone plan is free for the first 100 minutes per month, and costs 5 centsper minute for each minute of calling time beyond 100 minutes per month. Select thegraph that represents this situation.6) In a particular triangle, one side is twice the length of the shortest side. The third side ofthe triangle is 4 inches longer than the shortest side. Which equation represents theperimeter of this triangle if n is the length of the shortest side in inches?A perimeter = n + 2n +2n + 4B perimeter = n + 2n +n + 4C perimeter = n + 2 +2n + 4nD perimeter = n + 2n + 4n11

Mathematics – 8 th Grade7) Study the equation and the table below.Equation: y = 2x + 3Tablexy1 52 73 94 11What are the y-intercept and slope of the line represented by this data?A y-intercept = 0; slope = 2B y-intercept = 3; slope = 1C y-intercept = 2; slope = 3D y-intercept = 3; slope = 28) Which statement is not true?A A square has more rotational symmetries than an equilateral triangle.B A square has more rotational symmetries than a non-square rectangle.C A square has more rotational symmetries than a regular hexagon.D A square has as many rotational symmetries as it has lines of symmetry.9) A cable man charges a $20 service fee plus $39.50 per hour to work on cable in a house.Which equation represents the total cost, C, for the cable service if he works h hours?A C = 39.50 + 20hB h = 39.50C + 20C C = 64.40hD C = 20 + 39.50h10) Look at the pattern below.5, 13, 29, 61, 125, . . .Which expression represents the next number in the pattern, where p is any number in thepattern?A 2 p + 3B 2( p + 3)C 3 p - 20D 3( p - 20)12

Mathematics – 8 th Grade11) A math class studying patterns conducted a paper folding experiment. Students folded apiece of paper in half and noted how many sections resulted from the fold. Theycontinued folding the paper in half, noting the number of sections that resulted from eachnew fold, and compiled their data in this chart:Number of folds 0 1 2 3Number of sections 1 2 4 8In the box below create an equation and a line graph that represents the data collected by themath class:Title: ________________________________Equation_________________________13

Mathematics – 8 th Grade12) A special pizza deal allows you to buy the first pizza for $12 and then every additionalpizza for $6. Write an equation to represent the cost c of n pizzas? Explain your answer.Equation_______________________13) Eric and Sheila are writing each letter of their names on separate pieces of paper andputting them all in a box. They will pick one piece of paper from the box withoutlooking, record the letter, and return it to the box. They will pick 40 times in all. Howmany times is the letter “i” likely to be picked from the box?A 4B 8C 12D 2014

Mathematics – 8 th Grade14) In the video game Pythagoras and the Incline of Doom, the character named Hypasus istrying to go up the dangerous incline. In this game, each character wears a power belt thatcontains power points. Each power point that the character has allows him to move up ½foot on the incline. At this point in the game, he is at the bottom of the incline.How many power points does Hypasus need to get all the way up the incline? Use thePythagorean Theorem to help you reach your conclusion.6 Feet8 FeetNumber of Points_____________________15

Mathematics – 8 th Grade15) Joe has a sales job that pays him $3,000 per month and he also earns 10% of his monthlysales as a commission.On the line below, write an expression that can be used to find Joe’s total earnings for amonth. Let d represent his sales for the month, in dollars.Expression ___________________________________________________________One month Joe’s total sales were $34,000. What was the amount of Joe’s earnings forthat month?$_________(Use box below to show your work.)16

Mathematics – 8 th Grade16) Frank wants to go bowling. The bowling alley charges $4 per game and a one-timecharge of $3 for bowling shoes. Look at the information in the box below.y = 4x + 3y is the total cost of bowlingx is the number of games bowledBased on the information, which of these is a true statement?A The total cost will increase by $4 for every game bowled.B The total cost will increase by $3 for every game bowled.C The total cost will increase by $4 for every 3 games bowled.D The total cost will increase by $3 for every 4 games bowled.17) Based on theoretical probability, if a coin is tossed 1,000 times, what would be theexpected number of heads and number of tails? In the box below, write your answer andexplain your reasoning.Heads___________Tails____________17

Mathematics – 8 th GradeThe stem-and-leaf plot below shows the ages of 40 visitors to a science museum. Use this data toanswer questions 18-20.AGES OF VISITORS TOTHE SCIENCE MUSEUM0 7 8 9 9 9 91 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 72 1 1 1 3 53 2 5 5 6 84 4 95 3 96 1 2 3 97 0 0 8 918) Which age range had the most visitors?A 0 to 9B 10 to 19C 20 to 29D 30 to 3919) What is the median of age of visitors?A 21B 70C 12D 2320) What is the mode age of visitors?A 70B 17C 9D 2118

Science – 8 th Grade1. Water evaporates and falls back to Earth as rain or snow. What is the primary energysource that drives this cycle?A. The wind C. Air pressureB. The Sun D. Ocean currents2. What atoms combine to make up a molecule of water?A. 1 hydrogen, 1 oxygen C. 2 hydrogen, 1 oxygenB. 1 hydrogen, 2 oxygen D. 2 hydrogen, 2 oxygen3. Kelly slides a flat rock across the smooth ice of a frozen pond. The rock slows down afterseveral seconds. What causes the rock to slow down?A. The thickness of the iceB. The temperature of the air above the iceC. The force of friction between the ice and the rockD. The gravitational force between the ice and the rock4. Why do mountain climbers at high elevations use oxygen tanks to help them breathe?A. At high elevations the ozone layer draws oxygen out of the atmosphere.B. The atmosphere is less dense at higher elevations so there is less oxygen available.C. Oxygen is heavier than the other gases in the atmosphere and sinks to lower elevations.D. Radiation from the Sun splits oxygen molecules into atoms making the oxygenunbreathable.5. Which layer of Earth is divided into plates?A. Mantle C. Inner coreB. Crust D. Outer core6. Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun. Draw a diagram showing each of the following.Label all parts of your diagram.• Earth• Mercury• Sun• Orbits19

Science – 8 th GradeQuestions 9-10 refer to the following information. Meg designs an experiment to see which ofthree types of sneakers provides the most friction. She uses the equipment listed below.Sneaker 1 Sneaker 3Sneaker 2Spring scaleShe uses the setup illustrated below and pulls the spring scale to the left.9. Meg tests one type of sneaker on a gym floor, a second type of sneaker on a grass field,and a third type of sneaker on a cement sidewalk. Her teacher is not satisfied with theway Meg designed her experiment. Describe one error in Meg's experiment.10. Describe how Meg could improve the experiment to find out which of the three types ofsneakers provides the most friction.11. Suppose you are riding in a car along the highway at 55 miles per hour when a truck pullsup along the side of your car. This truck seems to stand still for a moment, and then itseems to be moving backward.• Tell how the truck can look as if it is standing still when it is really moving forward.• Tell how the truck can look as if it is moving backward when it is really moving forward.21

Science – 8 th Grade12. Look at each item in the list below. Decide if it conducts electricity or does not conductelectricity. Place an X in the box to show what you decided.13. If you go outside on a sunny day, you will make a shadow. At some times of day yourshadow is longer than you are. At other times of day it is shorter than you are. How canthis difference in the length of your shadow be explained? (You can use a drawing to helpexplain your answer in the space below)14. All of the following would be helpful in separating a mixture of sand and salt EXCEPTA. a magnet C. a filter paper and funnelB. a glass cup D. water15. Household appliances convert electricity into one or more different forms of energy. Anelectric fan can best be described as converting electricity intoA. heat energy onlyB. heat energy and sound energy onlyC. heat energy, sound energy, and mechanical energy onlyD. heat energy, sound energy, mechanical energy, and chemical energy22