Day: Redhound Day 1

Grade: 7th Grade

Name: ________________

Class: Language Arts

Teachers: Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cecil
Class:_________________

Directions: Read the article and make annotations using MARS. Use the information in the
text, including vocabulary footnotes, to answer the questions.
Egypts Pyramids
(1) The Pyramids of Giza stand as the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient
world. But what did the pyramids mean to the ancient Egyptians who constructed them? The
following text explores what these amazing landmarks meant to their builders, and why they put
such effort into creating these enormous structures in a period when they had little more to rely
on than human labor and their own ingenuity. As you read, identify the reasons why the
pyramids were built.
For centuries, they were the tallest structures on the planet. The Pyramids of Giza1, built over
4,000 years ago, still stand atop an otherwise flat, sandy landscape.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids defy 21st-century humans to explain
their greatest secrets. How could a civilization that lacked bulldozers, forklifts, and trucks build
such massive2 structures? Why would anyone have spent the time and energy to attempt such
a task? What treasures were placed inside these monuments3?
Only a powerful pharaoh4 could marshal5 the necessary human resources to build giant
pyramids. During the flood seasons, farmers became builders. Huge stone blocks averaging
over two tons6 in weight were mined in quarries7 and transported to the pyramid site.
Egyptologists8 theorize that the workers used either rollers 9 or slippery clay to drag the blocks
from the quarries to their eventual placement on the pyramid. Construction of the larger
pyramids took decades.
Footnotes
1. Also known as the Great Pyramids. Giza is located on the west bank of the Nile and is the third-largest city in
modern Egypt.
2. Massive (adjective): large and heavy or solid.
3. Monument (noun): a statue, building, or other structure built to celebrate a famous or notable person or even
4. The pharaoh was the absolute ruler of ancient ruler, often associated with the gods or considered to be
godlike.
5. Marshal (verb): to arrange or assemble
6. A ton weighs 2000 pounds.
7. Quarry (noun): a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are mined.
8. An Egyptologist is an archaeologist, historian, linguist, or art historian who specializes in the study of ancient
Egypt.
9. A roller is a cylinder or group of cylinders that rotates around a central axis and it was used to move things.

Why Pyramids?
(5) Pyramids were built for religious purposes. The Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to
believe in an afterlife. They believed that a second self called the ka10 lived within every human
being. When the physical body expired, the ka enjoyed eternal11 life. Those fortunate12 enough
to pass the test of Osiris13 wanted to be comfortable in their lives beyond earth. The Great
Pyramids were simply grand tombs of powerful pharaohs.
Three pyramids were built at Giza, and many smaller pyramids were constructed around the
Nile Valley. The tallest of the Great Pyramids reaches nearly 500 feet into the sky and spans an
area greater than 13 acres. The Great Sphinx was sculpted nearby to stand watch over the
pyramids. It stands 65 feet tall and consists of a human head atop the body of a lion.
Many believe that the Sphinx was a portrait of King Chefren (Khafret),14 who was placed in the
middle Pyramid. The lion symbolized immortality.
You Can Take It with You
Egyptians who ranked high in status often wanted to take their most prized possessions with
them in death, so the ka could enjoy them in its next life. Gold, silver, and bronze artifacts15 were
loaded into the interiors of the great tombs. Fine linens and artwork adorned the secret
chambers.
In the early days, dead nobles were often interned16 with their living slaves and animals.
Because this practice eventually proved too costly, artists instead depicted scenes of human
activity on the inside walls. Some pyramids were even equipped with a rest room for the
pharaoh.
(10) Great precautions were taken to protect the tombs from looters.17 Egyptians believed that a
defiler18 of a pharaoh's resting place would be cursed for eternity.19 The entrance to the inner
chambers was carefully hidden. The pharaoh's mummy was placed in a huge coffin called a
sarcophagus,20 which was made of the hardest known stone blocks. But despite such warnings
and precautions, tombs were raided over the years by grave robbers.
10. The ka was one of the five parts of the soul, according to the ancient Egyptians. It was the vital spark that distinguishes between
a living and a dead person.
11. Eternal (adjective): lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning
12. Fortunate (adjective): lucky
13. Osiris was the brother and husband of Isis, and the god of resurrection and the dead, as well as ruler of the underworld. The
test was daunting; the dead spirit would have their heart weighed against a feather, and if it was deemed lighter than the feather, the
spirit could move on to a peaceful afterlife. Maat, the goddess of justice, is typically depicted as weighing the heart, but the entire
series of trials is referred to as the Judgement of Osiris.
14. King Chefren (Khafret) was an ancient Egyptian of 4th dynasty during the Old Kingdom. There isnt much known about him.
15. Artifact (noun): an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
16. Intern (verb): to confine (someone)
17. Looter (noun): a person that steals by force
18. A defiler refers to someone who spoils or ruins something, especially something sacred.
19. Eternity (noun): a state that comes after death and never ends
20. A sarcophagus refers to a stone coffin typically decorated with a sculpture, painting, and or inscription.

The pyramids, however, have stood the test of time. Although their outer limestone layers have
long since been stripped or passed into dust, the pyramids still stand. About 80 dot the horizons
of modern Egypt. They remain as time capsules cast forward by a once-great civilization.

Text-Dependent Questions
Directions: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete
sentences.
1.PART A: Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text?
A. No society except the ancient Egyptians had the resources or authority to build
monuments like the pyramids.
B. The ancient Egyptians original goal was to make grand structures; it wasnt until
after the first pharaoh died that they later became tombs.
C. Preparation for the afterlife was an important part of ancient Egyptians culture,
especially for the pharaoh, for whom grand tombs (i.e. pyramids) were built and
decorated.
D. The ancient Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife; rather, the pharaoh physical
body, once entombed with its possessions, would rise again.
2.PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
A. Only a powerful pharaoh could marshal the necessary human resources to build
giant pyramids. (Paragraph 3).
B. Pyramids were built for religious purposes. The Egyptians were one of the first
civilizations to believe in an afterlife.... The Great Pyramids were simply grand tombs of
powerful pharaohs. (Paragraph 5).
C. Many believe that the Sphinx was a portrait of King Chefren (Khafret), who was
placed in the middle Pyramid. The lion symbolized immortality. (Paragraph 7).
D. Because this practice eventually proved too costly, artists instead depicted scenes
of human activity on the inside walls. Some pyramids were even equipped with a rest
room for the pharaoh. (Paragraph 9)
3.PART A: What does the word adorn most likely mean as used in paragraph 8?
A. To cover up entirely
B. To like or love
C. To decorate
D. To clutter
4.PART B: Which of the following phrases from paragraph 8 best supports the
answer to PART A?
A. ranked high in status
B. so the ka could enjoy them
C. loaded into the interiors of the great tombs
D. Fine linens and artwork

5.What purpose does including the concept of ka serve in the authors central [RI.5]
[RI.2] ideas? Explain what ka is in your answer. To fully explain your answer, you
should fill the entire space.

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7th Grade Math Redhound Day #1

Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Faulkner, Mrs. Hamlin

Choose ONE of the following:

Work on IXL/Carnegie for 45 minutes. Log your start & stop times here:
Start Time: _____________

Stop Time: ______________

Complete this worksheet and show any work that you do. If you use a calculator, write down
what you typed in.

1) Max bought 16 gallons of gas for $40.64. Lydia bought 12 gallons of gas for $31.08. Kesia bought 18 gallons
of gas for $45.72. Who got the best buy?
A Max got the best buy.
B Lydia got the best buy.
C Lydia and Kesia both paid the same rate, which is better than Maxs rate.

D Max and Kesia both paid the same rate, which is better than Lydias rate.

2) To make lemonade, you can mix 4 teaspoons of lemonade powder with 16 ounces of water. What is the
ratio of powder to water?
A 4:32 B 24:64

C 32:8 D 32:128

3) On a business trip, Mr. Chang stayed in a hotel for 7 nights. He paid $149 per night. While he was there, he
made 8 phone calls at $2 each and charged $81 to room service. How much did he spend?
A $246 B
C $1,043 D

$946
$1,140

4) Barbara can type 350 words on the computer in 5 minutes. How many words can she type in 7 minutes?
a) 70
b) 140
c) 490
d) 560

5) Serena and Margo baked 200 cookies for their club event. Every 2 out of 5 cookies were oatmeal raisin.
How many cookies were not oatmeal raisin?
a) 40
b) 60
c)80
d) 120

6) Margo figures she uses 13 gallons of gas every 5 days. How many gallons of gas does Margo use in 37 days?
a) 2.6 gallons
b) 14.2 gallons
c) 96.2 gallons
d) 108.5 gallons


7) A computer that originally costs $850 is on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price of the computer?
a) $127.50
b) $722.50
c) $835.00 d)$977.50

8) Which of the following shows the least expensive unit?
a) 3 oranges for $1.02
b) 4 oranges for $1.52
c) 5 oranges for $1.75
d) 6 oranges for $2.46

9) Which of the following equations is true?
a. 12 6 = 6 12
b. (8 x 5) x 2 = 2 x (8 x 5)
c. 10 x (3 x 9) = 10 X 3 + 9
d. (20 4) 2 = 20 (4 2)

10) A tree is 6 feet tall now. It is expected to grow 2 feet per year. In how many years is the tree expected to be
30 feet tall?
a) 6
b) 12
c) 16
d) 18

11) A video game in on sale for 30% off the regular price of $50. What is the sale price of the video game?
a) $20
b) $30
c) $33
d) $35

12) Chris made 20 out of 25 free throw attempts in gym class. If this ratio continues, how many shots would
Chris make if he shot the ball 200 times?
a) 160 b) 165 c) 127 d)60

13) Corbin Middle School 7th grade ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 1. If there are 60 girls how
many boys are in the 7th grade at CMS?
a) 18
b) 20 c) 180 d) 210

14) An automatic dialing system can make 12 telephone calls in one minute. To the nearest minute, how long
will it take for they system to make 500 calls?
a) 42 minutes
b) 8 minutes
c) 50 minutes
d) 12 minutes
15) A computer game that originally cost $40 is on sale for $28. What is the percent decrease in the price of
the game?
a) 70%

b) 30%

c) 60%

d) 40%

Redhound Day 1

7th grade Science

Teachers: Rice and Rougeux

Directions: View the PowerPoint, read the passage, and answer the questions 1-5
on your own paper. Afteward, complete the homework assignment on the same
paper.

Do they share characteristics with us? All living organisms, from the smallest bacterium to the
largest whale, share certain characteristics of life. Without these characteristics, there is no life.

Characteristics of Life
Look at the duck decoy in Figure below. It looks very similar to a real duck. Of course, real ducks
are living things. What about the decoy duck? It looks like a duck, but it is actually made of
wood. The decoy duck doesnt have all the characteristics of a living thing. What characteristics
set the real ducks apart from the decoy duck? What are the characteristics of living things?
This duck decoy looks like its alive. It even fools real ducks. Why isnt it a living thing?
To be classified as a living thing, an object
must have all six of the following
characteristics:
To be classified as a living thing, an object
must have all six of the following
characteristics:
1. It responds to the environment.
2. It grows and develops.
3. It produces offspring.
4. It maintains homeostasis.
5. It has complex chemistry.
6. It consists of cells.

Anatomic Diagram
Choose or draw image of a living organism of your choice in the middle. You must research on the
chosen living organism and gather evidence supporting whether your organism is living by the six living
characteristics. Each living characteristic and supporting evidence must be in drawn to be attached to
the center image. Evidences have to be detailed to be tailored to the species to show research and
knowledge.

It maintains
homeostasis:

It has complex
Chemistry:

It responds to the
environment:

It grows and
develops:

It consists of cells:

It produces offspring:

View the powerpoint

Cell Transport
Notes

About Cell Membranes

1.All cells have a cell
membrane
2.Functions:
a.Controls what enters
and exits the cell to
maintain an internal
balance called
homeostasis
b.Provides protection and
support for the cell

picture of a real cell

membrane.

About Cell Membranes (continued)

3. Cell membranes have pores (holes) in it
a.Selectively permeable: Allows some
molecules in and keeps other molecules out
b.The structure helps it be selective!

Pores

Structure of the Cell Membrane

Outside of cell
Proteins

Lipid
Bilayer
Transport
Protein
Animations
of membrane
Go to structure
Section:

Carbohydrate
chains

Phospholipids

Inside of cell
(cytoplasm)

Types of Cellular Transport

Animations of Active
Transport & Passive
Transport

Weeee!!
!

Passive Transport
cell doesnt use energy
1. Diffusion
2. Facilitated Diffusion
3. Osmosis

high

low

Active Transport
cell does use energy
1. Endocytosis
2. Exocytosis

This is
gonna
be hard
work!!

high

low

Passive Transport

cell uses no energy

molecules move randomly
Molecules spread out from an area of
high concentration to an area of low
concentration.

(HighLow)

Three types:

3 Types of Passive Transport

1. Diffusion
2. Facilitative Diffusion diffusion with the
help of transport proteins
3. Osmosis diffusion of water

Passive Transport:
1. Diffusion
1. Diffusion: random movement
of particles from an area of
high concentration to an
area of low concentration.

Simple
Diffusion
Animation

(High to Low)

Diffusion continues until all

molecules are evenly spaced
(equilibrium is reached)-Note:
molecules will still move around
but stay spread out.
http://bio.winona.edu/berg/Free.htm

Passive Transport:
2. Facilitated Diffusion

2. Facilitated diffusion:
diffusion of specific particles
through transport
proteins found in the
membrane
Facilitated
a.Transport Proteins are
diffusion
specific they select
only certain molecules to (Channel
Protein)
cross the membrane
b.Transports larger or
charged molecules
Carrier Protein

Diffusion
(Lipid
Bilayer)

Passive Transport: 2. Facilitated Diffusion

Glucose
molecules

Cellular Transport From aHigh Concentration

High
Channel Proteins
animations

Cell Membrane

Low Concentration

Through a
Go to
Section:

Transport
Protein

Protein
channel

Low

Passive Transport:
3. Osmosis

Osmosis
animation

3.Osmosis: diffusion of
water through a
selectively permeable
membrane
Water moves from high
to low concentrations
Water moves freely
through pores.
Solute (green) to large
to move across.

Active Transport
cell uses energy
actively moves molecules to where they are
needed
Movement from an area of low concentration
to an area of high concentration

(Low High)
Two Types:

Types of Active Transport

1. Endocytosis: taking
bulky material into a cell
Uses energy
Cell membrane in-folds
around food particle
cell eating
forms food vacuole &
digests food
This is how white blood
cells eat bacteria!

Types of Active Transport

2. Exocytosis: Forces
material out of cell in bulk
membrane surrounding the
material fuses with cell
membrane

Cell changes shape

requires energy
EX: Hormones or
wastes released from
cell

Endocytosis &
Exocytosis
animations

Effects of Osmosis on Life

Osmosis- diffusion of water through a
selectively permeable membrane
Water is so small and there is so much
of it the cell cant control its movement
through the cell membrane.

Student Name:

Teacher Name:

Redhound Day Lesson 1 - 7th Grade Social Studies

This lesson replaces one day of classroom instruction in Social Studies. These tasks will be
graded based upon correct completion. Students will have a five-day period including two ESS
dates to complete any work that is not finished on the actual day that we miss school.

Students may print this worksheet and write in their answers, or they may create these
headings on their own notebook paper and answer the questions there!

Part I: Access the PDF article Lost & Found from Junior Scholastic, September 2014, on P. 18
19. After reading the article, analyze the map to answer the questions on P. 19.

1.




4.



7.

2.

5.

8.

3.

6.

9.

10.

KCAS SS 7 Academic Expectation 2.19: Students recognize and understand the relationship between people and geography and apply their
knowledge in real-life situations. Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 612: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts,
graphs, 7. photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

Part II: Complete the Get Your Sources on Course assignment. You may need to review the
definitions of Primary and Secondary Sources from the beginning of the year.

KCAS SS 7 Academic Expectation 2.20: Students understand, analyze, and interpret historical events, conditions, trends, and issues to
develop historical perspective.

Part III: Read the short PDF text, The Landing of Columbus, 1492. Carefully read the
introduction and analyze the artwork to answer the discussion questions found on P. 2 of the
text in complete sentences.

1.





2.





KCAS SS 7 Academic Expectation 2.20: Students understand, analyze, and interpret historical events, conditions, trends, and issues to

develop historical perspective. . Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 612: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts,
graphs, 7. photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

Landing of Columbus, 1492

Introduction
This engraving depicts Columbuss first landing in the New World, on the island he called San
Salvador, on October 12, 1492. Columbus is surrounded by his men on the beach. Discussing the
landing in his journal, Columbus wrote that he leaped on shore, and . . . took, possession of the
said island for the King and for the Queen.[1] In the engraving, he holds a sword in one hand
and the royal banner of Aragon and Castile in the other, declaring the discovery for Spain. To the
side, Native Americans watch the Europeans from behind a tree. In his journal, Columbus
recorded that the Natives asked us if we had come from heaven and called them the best
people in the world, and the gentlest.[2] He also, however, made note of his plan to with force
. . . subjugate the whole island.[3]
This engraving, by H. B. Hall, is based on an oil painting by John Vanderlyn. Vanderlyn (1775
1852) was an American neoclassicist painter from Kingston, New York. In 1836, Vanderlyn was
commissioned by Congress to paint The Landing of Columbus. A commission of that caliber was
both a boon to an artists standing and an opportunity to create an enduring historical image, and
the painting would prove to be one of Vanderlyns most well-known works. He completed the
painting in 1846, and it was mounted in the Rotunda of the Capitol in 1847. Vanderlyns
portrayal soon appeared in advertisements, on postage stamps in 1869 and 1893, and on currency
in the 1870s. Viewed by thousands in the Capitol and by countless more in various incarnations,
The Landing of Columbus came to be the prevailing representation in the American imagination
of Columbuss discovery of the New World. H. B. Halls engraving based on the painting
appeared in 1856. Hall (18081884) was an English engraver and portrait painter who emigrated
to New York in 1850. His work focused primarily on historical American figures of the colonial
and Revolutionary eras.

[1] Christopher Columbus, The Journal of Christopher Columbus (During His First Voyage,
149293) and Documents Relating to the Voyages of John Cabot and Gaspar Corte Real
(London: Hakluyt Society, 1893) 37.
[2] Columbus, Journal, 112.
[3] Columbus, Journal, 48.

2012 The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

www.gilderlehrman.org

Landing of Columbus, 1492

Questions for Discussion
Read the Introduction and study the image before answering the following questions:
1.

2.

Compare the expressions and physical gestures of Columbus and his men to those of
the American Indians in this painting. Why do you think the artist chose this
depiction?
In recent years controversy has developed over images such as these. Why was this
painting very popular in the 1800s and harshly criticized by some groups recently?

Image

Landing of Christopher Columbus, engraving by H. B. Hall, 1856. (Gilder Lehrman Collection,

GLC08878.0001)

2012 The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

www.gilderlehrman.org