Science: Jigsaw notes pages 71-72 & 91-95. No homework over break, unless last night's potential and kinetic energy worksheet was not completed.
Geometry: Took the chapter 5 test. Students need to research the kitchen work triangle over break.
Algebra: We finally took our Unit 4 test!!! Have a great break!
Pre-Algebra: We played a math game. No homework.
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.3 guided reading, discussed 7.4 and worked on 7.4 guided notes in class. If not finished in class, homework is to complete 7.4 notes. Current events due "C" and "F" days-Monday, January 3, is a "C" day.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. will complete Treasure Chest drawing assignment. 4th and 5th hr. will continue Picasso clay plans.
Advanced Art grade 8: Last day for weekly still life. Grade today. Students will continue pastel fruit bowls.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 16 (A-Day)
Science: Went over the Energy Packet and practiced calculating potential and kinetic energy. Potential & Kinetic Energy worksheet is homework.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter review odds is homework. Chapter 5 test is tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 4.2 on greatest common factors. Homework-worksheet 4.2 4-26, evens only.
LA - today we read Ch 13 in the Pigman. We will finish the last 2 chapters tomorrow. We watched the documentary of Jackie Robinson in conjunction with our biography unit. Students were to answer the question "What did you learn that you did not already know about him from our readings?" HW - working on their cereal box project. Due Tuesday Jan 4th.
Social Studies: Students reviewed chapter 7, corrected 7.2 section assessment and were introduced to 7.3 in class. Homework is to complete 7.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter review odds is homework. Chapter 5 test is tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 4.2 on greatest common factors. Homework-worksheet 4.2 4-26, evens only.
LA - today we read Ch 13 in the Pigman. We will finish the last 2 chapters tomorrow. We watched the documentary of Jackie Robinson in conjunction with our biography unit. Students were to answer the question "What did you learn that you did not already know about him from our readings?" HW - working on their cereal box project. Due Tuesday Jan 4th.
Social Studies: Students reviewed chapter 7, corrected 7.2 section assessment and were introduced to 7.3 in class. Homework is to complete 7.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 15 (F-Day)
Science: Investigation 3B- Conservation of energy.
Geometry: Reviewed centers of triangles and worked on the practice test for the chapter, which is homework. Chapter 5 test is Friday, December 17.
Algebra: Due to the snow days, our test will be moved to Friday. I understand that interferes with some vacation plans. No worries! Any who miss Friday can take the test when we return from break. Tomorrow will be a review day.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in part two of our geography challenge. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - today we read The Pigman, Ch 12. I then introduced their new unit which is science fiction. Students had to read on their own, and fill out the worksheet given to them. The sheet consisted of the definition of science fiction, key elements, theme and conflict. We also discussed movies, books and TV shows that are science based. When we return from break students will start reading the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. They will also read short science fiction stories in class. Students worked on grammar, opening adjectives (single word and phrases). HW - students should be working on their cereal box projects. I will be checking my email over break if you or you child have questions regarding the project.
Technology: 2nd Hour...Welcome back and see ya in January :) Students finished up Module 1 Part 1 Assignment and Forums. Next is Module 1, Part 2 - Task - Using the Internet, the Web, and Web 2.0 (cyber-related terms). This assignment will be due the Tuesday after we get back (January 3).
Art 7/8: Students will continue their plans for the Picasso clay piece. 5th hr. does not meet today.
Advanced Art grade 8: This class does not meet today.
Geometry: Reviewed centers of triangles and worked on the practice test for the chapter, which is homework. Chapter 5 test is Friday, December 17.
Algebra: Due to the snow days, our test will be moved to Friday. I understand that interferes with some vacation plans. No worries! Any who miss Friday can take the test when we return from break. Tomorrow will be a review day.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in part two of our geography challenge. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - today we read The Pigman, Ch 12. I then introduced their new unit which is science fiction. Students had to read on their own, and fill out the worksheet given to them. The sheet consisted of the definition of science fiction, key elements, theme and conflict. We also discussed movies, books and TV shows that are science based. When we return from break students will start reading the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. They will also read short science fiction stories in class. Students worked on grammar, opening adjectives (single word and phrases). HW - students should be working on their cereal box projects. I will be checking my email over break if you or you child have questions regarding the project.
Technology: 2nd Hour...Welcome back and see ya in January :) Students finished up Module 1 Part 1 Assignment and Forums. Next is Module 1, Part 2 - Task - Using the Internet, the Web, and Web 2.0 (cyber-related terms). This assignment will be due the Tuesday after we get back (January 3).
Art 7/8: Students will continue their plans for the Picasso clay piece. 5th hr. does not meet today.
Advanced Art grade 8: This class does not meet today.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, December 10 (C-Day))
Student council presents the "Got glo?" dance on Thursday, January 6, 5:00-7:00.
Science: Investigation 4-A (Force, Work & Machines).
Social Studies: Students discussed current events and continued a geography challenge in class today. 7.2 section assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 4 today. We worked on lesson 4.1, factors and prime factorization, homework- worksheet 4.1, 1 - 20, 24 - 29.
Algebra: We finished section 6.7 and started to review. I've attached the review for the test. Have a great weekend!
LA - Today I only met with 3rd hour (C day). Students read and discussed Chapter 11 in The Pigman. We then read the journal by Patrick Seamus Flaherty. Students were assigned a question at their table to work on and then share with the class. HW - students should be working on their "cereal box projects" - due 1/4.
Science: Investigation 4-A (Force, Work & Machines).
Social Studies: Students discussed current events and continued a geography challenge in class today. 7.2 section assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 4 today. We worked on lesson 4.1, factors and prime factorization, homework- worksheet 4.1, 1 - 20, 24 - 29.
Algebra: We finished section 6.7 and started to review. I've attached the review for the test. Have a great weekend!
LA - Today I only met with 3rd hour (C day). Students read and discussed Chapter 11 in The Pigman. We then read the journal by Patrick Seamus Flaherty. Students were assigned a question at their table to work on and then share with the class. HW - students should be working on their "cereal box projects" - due 1/4.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, December 9 (B-Day)
8th Graders took the ACT Explore test this morning during 1-3 hour.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Energy" while working on the Energy packet and lab corrections, both of which are due on Monday, December 13.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Energy" while working on the Energy packet and lab corrections, both of which are due on Monday, December 13.
Algebra: 4th hour: Finished up the chapter with discussion of 4.5 and 6.7. Homework: worksheet 6.7 due on Monday. 5th hour: Reviewed graphing lines in slope-intercept form and discussed 4.5. Homework: Review-finding slope and y-intercepts. Unit 4 test for 4th and 5th hours on Tuesday the 14th, Unit 4 test for 2nd hour on Wednesday the 15th. Remember: I am available before school and at lunch for extra help.
LA - We went over the questions from our previous autobiography reading of Gerda Weismann Klein. We then read a biography about "The Dragon Lady" - Dolores Huerta and students had to answer some follow up questions. HW - working on their Cereal Box projects. Due Jan 4th.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. 8th grade students did not meet today due to Explore test.
4th and 5th hr students will begin Picasso inspired plans for their clay tile project.
Advanced Art grade 8: This class did not meet today due to Explore test.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wednesday, December 8 (A-Day)
Science: Today we took notes on pages 65-70 using the jigsaw method. Note-taking guide for Unit 3 is attached. Lab corrections & energy packet are due on Monday, December 13.
Geometry: 5.5 & 5.6 notes and activity completion. 5.5 worksheet is homework. Miss Reed also shared a website to help students practice the difference centers of triangles. http://www.mathopenref.com/trianglecenters.html
Algebra: Today was a review day. We focused on the 3 methods of graphing a line: make a table, find intercepts, slope-intercept form. Assignment today was a worksheet on putting equations in slope-intercept form and finding the slope and y-intercept. 2nd hour will not meet until next Monday because of block scheduling and the ACT testing. Their test is scheduled for next Wednesday (12/15). 4th and 5th hour test is scheduled for next Tuesday (12/14).
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.1 guided reading, introduced 7.2 and began to work on 7.2 assessment in class. No homework-7.2 section assessment is due Monday, Current events due "C" and "F" days. Explore test tomorrow morning-get a good night sleep and eat breakfast please.
LA - Today I passed out the biography/autobiography project. The due date is Tuesday Jan. 4th. We also read and discussed the autobiography of "Gerda Weismann Klein (no relation!). HW - reading their bio/autobio. books and working on their projects.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. caring/ sharing holiday cards were completed yesterday! They are beautiful! The inside message reads, "May your holiday season be painted with stars......please detach, hang and enjoy your star from ........Norup International School Today, 2nd hr. will begin plans for their Picasso inspired clay piece. 4th and 5th hrs. will complete Picasso inspired scratch arts.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue their pastel fruit bowls.
Geometry: 5.5 & 5.6 notes and activity completion. 5.5 worksheet is homework. Miss Reed also shared a website to help students practice the difference centers of triangles. http://www.mathopenref.com/trianglecenters.html
Algebra: Today was a review day. We focused on the 3 methods of graphing a line: make a table, find intercepts, slope-intercept form. Assignment today was a worksheet on putting equations in slope-intercept form and finding the slope and y-intercept. 2nd hour will not meet until next Monday because of block scheduling and the ACT testing. Their test is scheduled for next Wednesday (12/15). 4th and 5th hour test is scheduled for next Tuesday (12/14).
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.1 guided reading, introduced 7.2 and began to work on 7.2 assessment in class. No homework-7.2 section assessment is due Monday, Current events due "C" and "F" days. Explore test tomorrow morning-get a good night sleep and eat breakfast please.
LA - Today I passed out the biography/autobiography project. The due date is Tuesday Jan. 4th. We also read and discussed the autobiography of "Gerda Weismann Klein (no relation!). HW - reading their bio/autobio. books and working on their projects.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. caring/ sharing holiday cards were completed yesterday! They are beautiful! The inside message reads, "May your holiday season be painted with stars......please detach, hang and enjoy your star from ........Norup International School Today, 2nd hr. will begin plans for their Picasso inspired clay piece. 4th and 5th hrs. will complete Picasso inspired scratch arts.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue their pastel fruit bowls.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday, December 7 (F-Day)
ACT Explore Test is on Thursday 12/9 and will take up the whole morning.
Science (4th & 6th Hour): Investigation 4-A (Force, Work & Machines). Labs were returned and corrections are due on Monday, December 13.
Geometry: Went over the 5.4 homework and did a review activity for chapter 5. Took the 5.1-5.4 quiz.
Algebra: Test next Tuesday (week from today) on chapter 4, 2nd and 4th hour: assigned worksheets 4.5 and 4.6. 5th hour: 4.5 worksheet was assigned yesterday
Social Studies: Students shared current events and began the geography challenge in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Read aloud The Pigman Ch 11 and discussed. We also read and discussed the journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty. Students at each table were given a specific question to answer from the reading and we discussed as a whole class. HW - reading their novels. Extra Credit - bring in a box of tissue or hand santizer for 5 points.
Technology: Students worked on Module 1, Part 1. Four Forum posts and one Essay are due by Monday December 13th. A new assignment will be given at that time so all work needs to be uploaded or posted prior to class. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
Science (4th & 6th Hour): Investigation 4-A (Force, Work & Machines). Labs were returned and corrections are due on Monday, December 13.
Geometry: Went over the 5.4 homework and did a review activity for chapter 5. Took the 5.1-5.4 quiz.
Algebra: Test next Tuesday (week from today) on chapter 4, 2nd and 4th hour: assigned worksheets 4.5 and 4.6. 5th hour: 4.5 worksheet was assigned yesterday
Social Studies: Students shared current events and began the geography challenge in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Read aloud The Pigman Ch 11 and discussed. We also read and discussed the journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty. Students at each table were given a specific question to answer from the reading and we discussed as a whole class. HW - reading their novels. Extra Credit - bring in a box of tissue or hand santizer for 5 points.
Technology: Students worked on Module 1, Part 1. Four Forum posts and one Essay are due by Monday December 13th. A new assignment will be given at that time so all work needs to be uploaded or posted prior to class. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday, December 6 (E-Day)
Science: Began Unit 3: Work & Energy by brainstorming "What is Energy" and working on the Forms of Energy packet. This packet is due on Friday.
Geometry: 5.4 Notes (Medians & Altitudes) in class, 5.4 worksheet is homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz tomorrow!
Algebra: We handed back quizzes today (updated on family access). Started 4.5 and 4.6 slope-intercept form. I have attached homework worksheets for 4.5 and 4.6. which will be assigned in the next 2 days.
Pre-Algebra: Students took the chapter 3 test today. No homework.
LA - We read The Pigman - Ch10. Student's finished the Harriet Tubman biography and then took a quick quiz on it. I am out today at the board office. Have a great Monday. HW - none
Social Studies: Mrs. Weiss provided details of Thursday's Explore Test in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: 2nd hour will be putting the holiday caring/sharing cards together today. 4th and 5th hr. will continue etching their Picasso scratch arts. I will review the grading rubric today as well.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue the fruit still life using chalk pastels.
Geometry: 5.4 Notes (Medians & Altitudes) in class, 5.4 worksheet is homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz tomorrow!
Algebra: We handed back quizzes today (updated on family access). Started 4.5 and 4.6 slope-intercept form. I have attached homework worksheets for 4.5 and 4.6. which will be assigned in the next 2 days.
Pre-Algebra: Students took the chapter 3 test today. No homework.
LA - We read The Pigman - Ch10. Student's finished the Harriet Tubman biography and then took a quick quiz on it. I am out today at the board office. Have a great Monday. HW - none
Social Studies: Mrs. Weiss provided details of Thursday's Explore Test in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: 2nd hour will be putting the holiday caring/sharing cards together today. 4th and 5th hr. will continue etching their Picasso scratch arts. I will review the grading rubric today as well.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue the fruit still life using chalk pastels.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday, December 2 (C-Day)
Science: 1st & 5th hours checked the practice test review for tomorrow's test. All classes, Unit 2 test tomorrow! Students have the following to help them study: practice test review, unit 2 quiz, notes, 3 homework assignments. Good luck tomorrow!
LA - Today I only met with 3rd hour (C day). Students went over the elements of plot and took notes. We also discussed major (dynamic) and minor (static) characters. Students also worked on grammar, "combining to imitate" - practicing with prepositional phrases. HW - plot out their fiction book that they just completed. Due tomorrow 12/3. Students should be reading the biography or autobiography book every night. At least 30 pages. Their next accelerated quiz will be on 1/10.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and worked on geography facts in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started a practice test for chapter 3. They must finish it for homework. Chapter 3 test is on Monday.
Technology: Students began Module 1 Part 1 in Moodle. This Module focuses on globalization and the effects it will have on the job market. We watched a video that gave many facts at a high rate while the students took notes. This was to emphasize how fast information is coming at them and how quickly the world and technology are changing. Students are to have the article on globalization done by tomorrow.
In class on Friday, students will view 3 videos (posted on Moodle) post responses to each and then write an essay on globalization using the information given from the four videos and the article in this section. This essay is due next week (either Tuesday or Friday depending on when our next meeting is). http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
LA - Today I only met with 3rd hour (C day). Students went over the elements of plot and took notes. We also discussed major (dynamic) and minor (static) characters. Students also worked on grammar, "combining to imitate" - practicing with prepositional phrases. HW - plot out their fiction book that they just completed. Due tomorrow 12/3. Students should be reading the biography or autobiography book every night. At least 30 pages. Their next accelerated quiz will be on 1/10.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and worked on geography facts in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started a practice test for chapter 3. They must finish it for homework. Chapter 3 test is on Monday.
Technology: Students began Module 1 Part 1 in Moodle. This Module focuses on globalization and the effects it will have on the job market. We watched a video that gave many facts at a high rate while the students took notes. This was to emphasize how fast information is coming at them and how quickly the world and technology are changing. Students are to have the article on globalization done by tomorrow.
In class on Friday, students will view 3 videos (posted on Moodle) post responses to each and then write an essay on globalization using the information given from the four videos and the article in this section. This essay is due next week (either Tuesday or Friday depending on when our next meeting is). http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday, December 1 (B Day)
Science: 1st & 5th hour played jeapardy review & finished working on review, which is due tomorrow. 4th & 6th hours went over the practice test. Unit 2 test is Friday, December 3. The practice test is the study guide!
Geometry: 5.2 notes, 5.2 worksheet is homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz is Tuesday, November 7.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes and discussed lesson 3.6 (multi-step inequalities). Homework-worksheet 3.6, # 1 - 20. Chapter test is Monday.
Algebra: Started section 4.4 (slope) Homework: Study for Quiz that covers sections 4.1 to 4.3
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders and presented "protest" projects in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students spent the hour in the media center taking their A.R. quizzes, (fiction book and Iqbal). They also had to choose a biography or autobiography to read for their next quiz, which will be on Jan 10th. HW - To read at least 30 pages in their books
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. continues holiday cards. We are designing 3-d star ornaments and attaching to a card. 4th and 5th hr. continue etching Picasso scratch arts.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 4 on daily still life drawing. Students will continue fruit bowl still lifes.
Geometry: 5.2 notes, 5.2 worksheet is homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz is Tuesday, November 7.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes and discussed lesson 3.6 (multi-step inequalities). Homework-worksheet 3.6, # 1 - 20. Chapter test is Monday.
Algebra: Started section 4.4 (slope) Homework: Study for Quiz that covers sections 4.1 to 4.3
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders and presented "protest" projects in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students spent the hour in the media center taking their A.R. quizzes, (fiction book and Iqbal). They also had to choose a biography or autobiography to read for their next quiz, which will be on Jan 10th. HW - To read at least 30 pages in their books
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. continues holiday cards. We are designing 3-d star ornaments and attaching to a card. 4th and 5th hr. continue etching Picasso scratch arts.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 4 on daily still life drawing. Students will continue fruit bowl still lifes.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 30 (A Day)
Science: Worked on the practice test for Unit 2 test and simile review. The practice test is due tomorrow for 4th & 6th hour and Thursday for 1st & 5th hour. "Is the Force with you?" lab is due tomorrow. Unit 2 test is Friday, December 3.
Geometry: Congrats to everyone on their success on the chapter 4 test, the class had a 98% average! Today we began chapter 5, relationships in triangles. 5.1 worksheet is homework.
Pre-Algebra: We discussed lesson 3.5 more. Homework-worksheet 3.5, # 9 - 24.
Algebra: Discussed section 4.3 (x- and y- intercepts). Assigned worksheet 4.3 Reminder: Quiz over sections 4.1 to 4.3 on Friday!!
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, worked on folders and finished protest projects in class. Homework folders and protest projects are due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Today we started our new unit, biographies and autobiographies. Students were to define; biography, autobiography, memoir, journal and diary. We then went on to read a biography about Jackie Robinson. Students had to answer a couple of questions regarding the reading. We will be reading many stories like these in class and discussing the importance of them. HW - finish their fiction novel for the quiz tomorrow.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. begins Holiday Caring/Sharing Cards. 4th and 5th hrs. will receive a demonstration today on etching and will begin etching into their Picasso scratch art.
Adv. Art grade 8: Demonstration today on chalk pastels.
Geometry: Congrats to everyone on their success on the chapter 4 test, the class had a 98% average! Today we began chapter 5, relationships in triangles. 5.1 worksheet is homework.
Pre-Algebra: We discussed lesson 3.5 more. Homework-worksheet 3.5, # 9 - 24.
Algebra: Discussed section 4.3 (x- and y- intercepts). Assigned worksheet 4.3 Reminder: Quiz over sections 4.1 to 4.3 on Friday!!
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, worked on folders and finished protest projects in class. Homework folders and protest projects are due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Today we started our new unit, biographies and autobiographies. Students were to define; biography, autobiography, memoir, journal and diary. We then went on to read a biography about Jackie Robinson. Students had to answer a couple of questions regarding the reading. We will be reading many stories like these in class and discussing the importance of them. HW - finish their fiction novel for the quiz tomorrow.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. begins Holiday Caring/Sharing Cards. 4th and 5th hrs. will receive a demonstration today on etching and will begin etching into their Picasso scratch art.
Adv. Art grade 8: Demonstration today on chalk pastels.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 29 (F-Day)
The 8th grade would like to welcome Miss Reed, Mrs. Petersen's student teacher, for the next 5 weeks. Miss Reed is finishing her certification through Ferris State University with concentrations in applied physics and mathematics.
Geometry: Took the chapter 4 test. Homework is 5.1 activity on page 294.
Science (4th & 6th Hour): Played Jeapardy review and started the practice test review. We will continue working on the review tomorrow and will go over it in class on Wednesday. The unit 2 test is Friday, December 3. "Is the Force with you lab?" is due on Wednesday, December 1.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour were assigned homework for section 4.2 All classes.... there will be a quiz on Friday covering sections 4.1 to 4.3
LA - Grammar - Combining to Imitate. Students took notes and discussed "elements of plot," major and minor characters. We used The Pigman story as our model. HW - students must plot out their fiction novel using the elements of plot and tell who the major and minor characters are. They must also finish up their fiction novels since they will be taking their A.R. quiz on Wed. 12/1.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and finished taking notes on a video about the American Revolution in class. No homework. Protest projects due Wednesday. Homework folders due Wednesday.
Art 7/8 : 2nd hr. turned in their Pablo Picasso inspired scratch art today. They will be starting Caring/Sharing Holiday cards tomorrow. 4th and 5th hr. will continue working on the scratch art.
Advanced Art grade 8: We did not meet today due to it being "F" day. Tomorrow we will continue working on the fruit bowl still life. I will demonstrate chalk pastel techniques.
Geometry: Took the chapter 4 test. Homework is 5.1 activity on page 294.
Science (4th & 6th Hour): Played Jeapardy review and started the practice test review. We will continue working on the review tomorrow and will go over it in class on Wednesday. The unit 2 test is Friday, December 3. "Is the Force with you lab?" is due on Wednesday, December 1.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour were assigned homework for section 4.2 All classes.... there will be a quiz on Friday covering sections 4.1 to 4.3
LA - Grammar - Combining to Imitate. Students took notes and discussed "elements of plot," major and minor characters. We used The Pigman story as our model. HW - students must plot out their fiction novel using the elements of plot and tell who the major and minor characters are. They must also finish up their fiction novels since they will be taking their A.R. quiz on Wed. 12/1.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and finished taking notes on a video about the American Revolution in class. No homework. Protest projects due Wednesday. Homework folders due Wednesday.
Art 7/8 : 2nd hr. turned in their Pablo Picasso inspired scratch art today. They will be starting Caring/Sharing Holiday cards tomorrow. 4th and 5th hr. will continue working on the scratch art.
Advanced Art grade 8: We did not meet today due to it being "F" day. Tomorrow we will continue working on the fruit bowl still life. I will demonstrate chalk pastel techniques.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 23 (E Day)
Science: Today we peer reviewed the rough drafts of "Is the Force with You?" and had an opportunity to do research on Isaac Newton in the media center. Final labs are due Wednesday, December 1. Unit 2 test is Friday, December 3.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 4 practice test. Chapter 4 review (odds) is due on Monday. Chapter 4 test is Monday.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour: We did an activity using the book the Math Curse. It is due on Monday. It is meant to be fun, not stressful. Everyone got started on it in class, some finished. 5th hour: finished notes for 4.2. Assigned homework for 4.2. They had plenty of time to work on it in class. Happy Thanksgiving!
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.5, (inequalities with multiplication and division). Homework-worksheet 3.5 # 1 - 8, 18, 19 (most students finished in class).
Social Studies: I am sorry I did not post to the blog yesterday as I was out of the building. Students discussed current events, reviewed chapter six and began to work on a mini-poster project in class. Posters are due Wednesday. Current events are due "C" and "F" days. Monday is an "F" day.
LA - students were granted Amnesty and were allowed to make up missing projects with a small penalty. Students that had all their assignments handed in were allowed to do Thanksgiving activities or read their fiction novels. HW - reading their fiction novels. A.R. quiz will be on 12/1
Geometry: Went over the chapter 4 practice test. Chapter 4 review (odds) is due on Monday. Chapter 4 test is Monday.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour: We did an activity using the book the Math Curse. It is due on Monday. It is meant to be fun, not stressful. Everyone got started on it in class, some finished. 5th hour: finished notes for 4.2. Assigned homework for 4.2. They had plenty of time to work on it in class. Happy Thanksgiving!
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.5, (inequalities with multiplication and division). Homework-worksheet 3.5 # 1 - 8, 18, 19 (most students finished in class).
Social Studies: I am sorry I did not post to the blog yesterday as I was out of the building. Students discussed current events, reviewed chapter six and began to work on a mini-poster project in class. Posters are due Wednesday. Current events are due "C" and "F" days. Monday is an "F" day.
LA - students were granted Amnesty and were allowed to make up missing projects with a small penalty. Students that had all their assignments handed in were allowed to do Thanksgiving activities or read their fiction novels. HW - reading their fiction novels. A.R. quiz will be on 12/1
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, November 22
Science: Worked on the rough draft of the "Is the Force With You?" lab. Rough drafts for peer review must be completed for tomorrow. See attached rubric. Final lab is due Wednesday, December 1.
Geometry: Completed the 4.8 notes. Chapter 4 practice test is homework. Chapter 4 test Monday, November 29.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour: took notes on section 4.2/ homework practicing 3.8 (Practice A #1-4,7,10,13 Practice B and C #1,4,7,10) 5th hour: took notes on section 4.2/ homework 4.2 worksheets
Pre-Algebra: Students took a quiz on lessons 3.1 - 3.3. No homework.
LA - Students finished up their "text to text" responses from last week. We discussed;setting, tone, mood, and conflict. Students will be taking their accelerated reader quiz on 12/1. HW - reading at least 30 pages a night in their fiction novel.
Technology - Students reviewed how to submit an assignment in Moodle, Module 0 was completed in class ending with review of computer program skills, downloading their Technology Log, and pre-test on Technology skills. This is to get a base line on student tech skills and to measure how much the use of Moodle has helped students' tech skills when they take the Michigan Educational Technology Standards Test at the end of the year (this is required by all Michigan 8th graders). Next week we will begin Module 1, the skills and procedures for the use of an online classroom should be in place and students will begin to be more self sufficient in the use of our Moodle class. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
Geometry: Completed the 4.8 notes. Chapter 4 practice test is homework. Chapter 4 test Monday, November 29.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour: took notes on section 4.2/ homework practicing 3.8 (Practice A #1-4,7,10,13 Practice B and C #1,4,7,10) 5th hour: took notes on section 4.2/ homework 4.2 worksheets
Pre-Algebra: Students took a quiz on lessons 3.1 - 3.3. No homework.
LA - Students finished up their "text to text" responses from last week. We discussed;setting, tone, mood, and conflict. Students will be taking their accelerated reader quiz on 12/1. HW - reading at least 30 pages a night in their fiction novel.
Technology - Students reviewed how to submit an assignment in Moodle, Module 0 was completed in class ending with review of computer program skills, downloading their Technology Log, and pre-test on Technology skills. This is to get a base line on student tech skills and to measure how much the use of Moodle has helped students' tech skills when they take the Michigan Educational Technology Standards Test at the end of the year (this is required by all Michigan 8th graders). Next week we will begin Module 1, the skills and procedures for the use of an online classroom should be in place and students will begin to be more self sufficient in the use of our Moodle class. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, November 19 (C-Day)
Science (3rd & 5th Hour): Worked on data analysis and conclusion section of our "Is the force with you lab?". We will be peer reviewing rough drafts on Tuesday, November 23. Final labs are due Wednesday, December 1.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours: Did not meet. 5th hour: Hexagon Train Project
Pre-Algebra: Reviewed for quiz on Monday.
LA - I only met with 3rd hour today. Students reviewed The Pigman and we discussed the literary elements; setting, mood, tone and conflict. How are these important to the story and how can you prove it? Students were asked to cite examples from the novel. We also defined each of these elements and students were then asked to do the same assignment with their fiction novels. This was done during class. If they did not finish, it is homework. HW - students should be reading at least 30 pages of their fiction book a day.
Technology: Students did some Moodle clean up. The checked to be sure that their "Applying a Process" assignment was graded...if not they didn't upload it to Moodle correctly. Students retook the Copyright Quiz if need be, this quiz has been reopened until Saturday night. Students then completed all three assignments in 'Finding My Place in the World". We will move on to complete Module 0 on Monday. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/course/view.php?id=107
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, Nov. 18 (B Day)
Science: Worked on methods section and graphs for the "Is the Force With you Lab?" Rough drafts for peer review are due Tuesday.
Geometry: 4.7 notes were completed (isosceles and equilateral triangles) and we started 4.8 (congruence transformations). 4.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test is Monday, November 29.
Geometry: 4.7 notes were completed (isosceles and equilateral triangles) and we started 4.8 (congruence transformations). 4.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test is Monday, November 29.
Algebra: Went over sections 4.1 and 4.7. We did section 3.8 today. It is on re-writing equations (ie. solve for y). This is a very important section. We will spend 2 days on it. We also did a project called "Hexagon Train". Ask your child about it. We are going to debrief on Monday about our different methods of solving it. Today's topics were "stressful". Some kids were out of their comfort zone because the assignments did not come easily to them. Sometimes a little stress is a good thing. We are asking them to challenge themselves.
Social Studies: Students checked 6.2 section assessment, read 6.3 and worked on 6.3 notes in class. Homework is to complete 6.3 notes. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We read the Pigman aloud up to Ch 6. Students did an activity where they had to discuss and find the setting, mood, tone and conflict of the story so far. They did this in groups and we discussed as a class. We then went through each literary element by defining what each of them are and how it relates to the story.
Students will then have to do the same assignment with their fiction novels they are reading. This is called "text to text" learning. The purpose is to help them get a better understanding of their novels as well as the literary elements. HW - students should be reading at least 30 pages a night in their fiction books. Please note that their A.R. quiz is on 12/1.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 17 (A-Day)
Science: Collected data for "Is the Force with you?". We will continue working on this lab for the remainder of the week and next week. Peer review is Tuesday, November 23, final lab is due Wednesday, December 1.
Geometry: Went over the 4.6 notes and returned 4.1-4.5 quizzes. 4.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test is Monday, November 29.
Pre-Algebra: We went over 3.4. We started review for our quiz on Monday.
Social Studies: Students checked 6.1 guided reading, read 6.2 aloud and began to work on 6.2 section assessment in class. 6.2 section assessment is homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Geometry: Went over the 4.6 notes and returned 4.1-4.5 quizzes. 4.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test is Monday, November 29.
Pre-Algebra: We went over 3.4. We started review for our quiz on Monday.
Social Studies: Students checked 6.1 guided reading, read 6.2 aloud and began to work on 6.2 section assessment in class. 6.2 section assessment is homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16 (F-Day)
Science: 4th & 6th hours did investigation 3-1 (Momentum & the 3rd law). All classes will be collecting data for the "Is the Force with you lab?" tomorrow so they must be sure to bring any necessary supplies!
Geometry: Took the quiz on 4.1-4.5. 4.6 notes are homework.
Algebra: Notes for sections 4.1 and 4.7 Coordinate plane and graphing functions. No homework today!!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and concluded an introduction to the American Revolution in class. 6.1 guided reading due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - I only met with hours 2,4,6 today. Students worked on grammar. They had to write the model sentence, imitate the model with the examples given, and then come up with their own sentence to match the model. We discussed the correct answers, and students volunteered to share their sentences with the class.
We then moved on to the "text to text" lesson. Students were to bring their fiction book to class so they could be part of the lesson. We discussed "point of view", what it is, and the different types that are used in novels. We used the Pigman novel as the model. How does the author use point of view, and why did the author choose to develop the characters this way. Students were then asked to write down the point of view that their fiction book was told from, why the author chose this way, and how was it important in developing that character. We will share and discuss tomorrow. HW: reading their A.R. fiction novel, the quiz will be on 12/1.
Tech Rotation 2 - Utilized the online course "Career Forward" to explore some questions students may have regarding their path. This is accessed through the Moodle course. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/ Students were then to post a response on the Moodle Forum
Geometry: Took the quiz on 4.1-4.5. 4.6 notes are homework.
Algebra: Notes for sections 4.1 and 4.7 Coordinate plane and graphing functions. No homework today!!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and concluded an introduction to the American Revolution in class. 6.1 guided reading due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - I only met with hours 2,4,6 today. Students worked on grammar. They had to write the model sentence, imitate the model with the examples given, and then come up with their own sentence to match the model. We discussed the correct answers, and students volunteered to share their sentences with the class.
We then moved on to the "text to text" lesson. Students were to bring their fiction book to class so they could be part of the lesson. We discussed "point of view", what it is, and the different types that are used in novels. We used the Pigman novel as the model. How does the author use point of view, and why did the author choose to develop the characters this way. Students were then asked to write down the point of view that their fiction book was told from, why the author chose this way, and how was it important in developing that character. We will share and discuss tomorrow. HW: reading their A.R. fiction novel, the quiz will be on 12/1.
Tech Rotation 2 - Utilized the online course "Career Forward" to explore some questions students may have regarding their path. This is accessed through the Moodle course. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/ Students were then to post a response on the Moodle Forum
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 15 (E Day)
Science: Worked on planning our Unit 2 lab "Is the Force with you?" Students will collect data for this lab on Wednesday and will continue working on the lab for the remainder of the week.
Geometry: Went over the 4.5 notes (proving triangles congruent by AAS & ASA). 4.5 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: Great work on the algebra tests! B+ average! Your kids are doing a great job! Homework today is a review graphing worksheet.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.4. Homework-worksheet 3.4, #9 - 26.
Social Studies: Students received folder and quiz grades to begin class. Students were then introduced to chapter 6.1 ("Tighter British Control") and began to work on 6.1 guided reading. 6.1 guided reading due Wednesday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - The class discussed The Pigman Ch. 1-3 and they were supposed to have their fiction books picked out. Their A.R. quiz for their fiction book is Dec. 1st. Students also got caught up on their grammar. HW - reading their fiction book
Geometry: Went over the 4.5 notes (proving triangles congruent by AAS & ASA). 4.5 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: Great work on the algebra tests! B+ average! Your kids are doing a great job! Homework today is a review graphing worksheet.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.4. Homework-worksheet 3.4, #9 - 26.
Social Studies: Students received folder and quiz grades to begin class. Students were then introduced to chapter 6.1 ("Tighter British Control") and began to work on 6.1 guided reading. 6.1 guided reading due Wednesday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - The class discussed The Pigman Ch. 1-3 and they were supposed to have their fiction books picked out. Their A.R. quiz for their fiction book is Dec. 1st. Students also got caught up on their grammar. HW - reading their fiction book
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday, November 12 (D-Day)
Science: Completed notes on Newton's 3rd Law and momenteum (pg. 58-61). Quizzes were returned, quiz corrections are homework.
Geometry: 4.4 notes in class (SAS & HL), 4.4 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz Tuesday, November 16.
Algebra: After the test the assignment is Read over section 1.6 and do page 38 (3-22 all). Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders, completed chapter 5 quiz and were introduced to chapter 6 (coming of the American Revolution) in class. No homework.
LA - We continued working on grammar, sentence chunking. I collected their persuasive essays, which were due today. Students returned their Iqbal novels and we started a new novel The Pigman by Paul Zindel. We will be reading this book in class together. HW - Students must have a fiction book that they are to be reading outside of this class by Monday. It should be an Accelerated Reader book. Some students may be reading a fiction book right now and they can use that as their outside reading book. The book should be completed by the time we get back from Thanksgiving break.
Technology - students finished watching "Exploring Careers: What's Right For You" and posted responses in the Forum "Picking a Career is a Lifetime Process". They then commented on another student's posting. This forum is graded and worth 2 pts. All students must post an appropriate (meaning staying on topic) post and reply to earn these points. Negative points will be given for off topic or inappropriate posts or replies.
Geometry: 4.4 notes in class (SAS & HL), 4.4 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz Tuesday, November 16.
Algebra: After the test the assignment is Read over section 1.6 and do page 38 (3-22 all). Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders, completed chapter 5 quiz and were introduced to chapter 6 (coming of the American Revolution) in class. No homework.
LA - We continued working on grammar, sentence chunking. I collected their persuasive essays, which were due today. Students returned their Iqbal novels and we started a new novel The Pigman by Paul Zindel. We will be reading this book in class together. HW - Students must have a fiction book that they are to be reading outside of this class by Monday. It should be an Accelerated Reader book. Some students may be reading a fiction book right now and they can use that as their outside reading book. The book should be completed by the time we get back from Thanksgiving break.
Technology - students finished watching "Exploring Careers: What's Right For You" and posted responses in the Forum "Picking a Career is a Lifetime Process". They then commented on another student's posting. This forum is graded and worth 2 pts. All students must post an appropriate (meaning staying on topic) post and reply to earn these points. Negative points will be given for off topic or inappropriate posts or replies.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, November 11 (C-Day)
Science: Investigation 3-A (Momentum and Newton's 3rd law of motion) in class today. Weight vs. Mass homework is due tomorrow (see yesterday's post for a copy).
Algebra: Test tomorrow. I will not see 2nd and 4th hours today, however, they have the review and all the answers to help them study. All Algebra classes will be testing tomorrow. Good luck!
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.3, solving equations with variables on both sides. Homework- worksheet 3.3, # 1-13.
Algebra: Test tomorrow. I will not see 2nd and 4th hours today, however, they have the review and all the answers to help them study. All Algebra classes will be testing tomorrow. Good luck!
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.3, solving equations with variables on both sides. Homework- worksheet 3.3, # 1-13.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 10 (B-Day)
Science: Finished notes/discussion on gravity & weight and took the Unit 2 Quiz. Mass vs. Weight is homework.
Geometry: Went over the 4.2 homework and 4.3 notes (SSS triangle congruence). 4.3 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz on Tuesday, November 16. We also discussed the chapter 4 test, which will either be Tuesday, November 23 or Monday, November 29 (before or after Thanksgiving). TBA
Algebra: We reviewed in Algebra today! The review was attached to yesterday's blog. 2nd and 4th hours received all the worked out answers to the review today because I won't see them tomorrow. I am moving 5th hour's test to Friday as well. I am available at lunch and before school for extra help. Happy Studying!
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.2. Homework-worksheet 3.2, # 1-16.
Social Studies: Students worked on chapter 5 assessment and began to review for chapter 5 quiz on Friday. Chapter 5 quiz and homework folders due friday. No current events for "C" day students this week. Chapter 5 study guide is attached.
LA - We discussed the end of the novel Iqbal. Students were involved in many activities that related to the book. They wrote a small reflection summary after the discussion and I collected their work for a classroom grade (credit/no-credit). HW - students should be typing up their final drafts of their persuasive essay which is due this Friday, 11/12.
Geometry: Went over the 4.2 homework and 4.3 notes (SSS triangle congruence). 4.3 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz on Tuesday, November 16. We also discussed the chapter 4 test, which will either be Tuesday, November 23 or Monday, November 29 (before or after Thanksgiving). TBA
Algebra: We reviewed in Algebra today! The review was attached to yesterday's blog. 2nd and 4th hours received all the worked out answers to the review today because I won't see them tomorrow. I am moving 5th hour's test to Friday as well. I am available at lunch and before school for extra help. Happy Studying!
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 3.2. Homework-worksheet 3.2, # 1-16.
Social Studies: Students worked on chapter 5 assessment and began to review for chapter 5 quiz on Friday. Chapter 5 quiz and homework folders due friday. No current events for "C" day students this week. Chapter 5 study guide is attached.
LA - We discussed the end of the novel Iqbal. Students were involved in many activities that related to the book. They wrote a small reflection summary after the discussion and I collected their work for a classroom grade (credit/no-credit). HW - students should be typing up their final drafts of their persuasive essay which is due this Friday, 11/12.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9 (A-Day)
Science: Went over Newton's 2nd Law homework and organized binders. Took notes on gravity and free fall (click here for the notes). Unit 2 quiz tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 4.1 homework and took notes on 4.2 (proving triangles congruent). 4.2 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz Tuesday, November 16.
Algebra: Test on Sections 6.5-6.6 this week. 2nd and 4th hour classes will test on Friday, 5th hour class will test on Thursday. They are doing a great job! Students are welcome to come see me at lunch or before school for help. Click here for a copy of the review.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on the first lesson of chapter 3. Homework-worksheet 3.1, # 1-22.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 5.2 and 5.3 and began working on chapter 5 assessment in class. Students will have an opportunity to finish chapter 5 assessment in class tomorrow and it is due Friday. Folders and chapter 5 quiz on Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We discussed the novel Iqbal, for the first part of the hour. For the second half of the class period students peer edited each others papers. I passed out a editing sheet for them to follow to help with their revisions. Rough drafts were due today, it was a homework assignment. HW - Finish their persuasive essays. The final draft is due this Friday. The Iqbal novel MUST be completed for tomorrow's activity. **Attached is the editing sheet that we used in class **
Geometry: Went over the 4.1 homework and took notes on 4.2 (proving triangles congruent). 4.2 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz Tuesday, November 16.
Algebra: Test on Sections 6.5-6.6 this week. 2nd and 4th hour classes will test on Friday, 5th hour class will test on Thursday. They are doing a great job! Students are welcome to come see me at lunch or before school for help. Click here for a copy of the review.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on the first lesson of chapter 3. Homework-worksheet 3.1, # 1-22.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 5.2 and 5.3 and began working on chapter 5 assessment in class. Students will have an opportunity to finish chapter 5 assessment in class tomorrow and it is due Friday. Folders and chapter 5 quiz on Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We discussed the novel Iqbal, for the first part of the hour. For the second half of the class period students peer edited each others papers. I passed out a editing sheet for them to follow to help with their revisions. Rough drafts were due today, it was a homework assignment. HW - Finish their persuasive essays. The final draft is due this Friday. The Iqbal novel MUST be completed for tomorrow's activity. **Attached is the editing sheet that we used in class **
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, November 8 (F-Day)
Science (4th & 6th Hours): Completed Investigation 2B- Newton's 2nd Law and watched Bill Nye- Motion. Unit 2 quiz on Wednesday, November 10.
Geometry: Began chapter 4 with an activity investigating interior and exterior angles in triangles. Went over th 4.1 notes, 4.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour Algebra got their tests back. They need to be signed and returned tomorrow. Great job on the tests! A- average overall. Assignment for today: finish problems in notes for 6.5/6.6 and worksheet 6.4B (1-15 odd)
Social Studies: Students shared current events and finished an introduction of early American presidents. No homework.
LA - Today I met with hours 2,4, and 6. Students worked on persuasive activities to help them with their persuasive paper. They had time in class to work on their persuasive essays and get help from me and other students in the classroom. I also passed back their "Nothing but the Truth" quiz that they took last week and went over it with them. HW - Read "Iqbal" - pg 32-74 due by 11/9.
Geometry: Began chapter 4 with an activity investigating interior and exterior angles in triangles. Went over th 4.1 notes, 4.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour Algebra got their tests back. They need to be signed and returned tomorrow. Great job on the tests! A- average overall. Assignment for today: finish problems in notes for 6.5/6.6 and worksheet 6.4B (1-15 odd)
Social Studies: Students shared current events and finished an introduction of early American presidents. No homework.
LA - Today I met with hours 2,4, and 6. Students worked on persuasive activities to help them with their persuasive paper. They had time in class to work on their persuasive essays and get help from me and other students in the classroom. I also passed back their "Nothing but the Truth" quiz that they took last week and went over it with them. HW - Read "Iqbal" - pg 32-74 due by 11/9.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday, November 5 (E-Day)
Science: Worked on investigation 2B- Newton's 2nd Law. Students must have binders organized (Daily science, notes, homework, labs, quizzes/tests) by Tuesday for credit.
Geometry: Took the chapter 3 test. Homework is 4.1 notes.
Pre-Algebra: Chapter 2 test today. No homework.
LA - Today we discussed the novel "Iqbal", up to chapter 5. Students were given the choice to work on their persuasive essays or read their novel for the remainder of the hour. HW - Work on essays (the rough draft is due Tuesday 11/9). Read pages 32-74 in "Iqbal", for Tuesday's discussion.
Geometry: Took the chapter 3 test. Homework is 4.1 notes.
Pre-Algebra: Chapter 2 test today. No homework.
LA - Today we discussed the novel "Iqbal", up to chapter 5. Students were given the choice to work on their persuasive essays or read their novel for the remainder of the hour. HW - Work on essays (the rough draft is due Tuesday 11/9). Read pages 32-74 in "Iqbal", for Tuesday's discussion.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday, November 4 (D-Day)
Science: Newton's 2nd law notes, pages 35-38 and we went over the acceleration homework that was due today (beware of UNITS!). Newton's 2nd law worksheet is homework and we will have a daily science quiz tomorrow. Unit 2 quiz on Wednesday, November 10.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 3 practice test and practiced constructions. Chapter 3 review #1-6 & 9-22 is homework. Chapter 3 test tomorrow!
Pre-Algebra: Students reviewed for their test tomorrow.
Algebra: Still testing in Algebra. 5th hour did a GREAT JOB! A- average. They will get them to look at today. They need to have their parents sign them and bring them back tomorrow.
LA - Student's chose a topic for their persuasive essay paper. The rough draft is due on Tuesday, 11/9 for peer editing, and their final draft is due Friday, Nov. 12th. I introduced their new novel "Iqbal" and gave them some background information. We read the introduction together. We started doing grammar, which consisted of breaking apart sentences and "chunking" them together in order for them to make sense. HW - Students need to read up to page 31 in their novel by tomorrow for class discussion. They should also be working on their essays.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 5.1 and worked on 5.2 in class. Homework is to complete 5.2
Art 7/8: Picasso scratch art plans transferred onto tag board, marker added and demo on oil pastel.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 2 of still life drawing. Students continue coloring "Nonobjective Circular Art."
Technology - Students took another typing test on http://typingtest.com and were given the opportunity to retake their Copyright Law quiz, this quiz can be retaken up to 3 times. Our research process assignment is mostly complete and students then moved on to review note taking skills and research hints. Next week we will move on to finishing up Module 0 and reviewing Finding My Place. There will be three posts due next week. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/
Geometry: Went over the chapter 3 practice test and practiced constructions. Chapter 3 review #1-6 & 9-22 is homework. Chapter 3 test tomorrow!
Pre-Algebra: Students reviewed for their test tomorrow.
Algebra: Still testing in Algebra. 5th hour did a GREAT JOB! A- average. They will get them to look at today. They need to have their parents sign them and bring them back tomorrow.
LA - Student's chose a topic for their persuasive essay paper. The rough draft is due on Tuesday, 11/9 for peer editing, and their final draft is due Friday, Nov. 12th. I introduced their new novel "Iqbal" and gave them some background information. We read the introduction together. We started doing grammar, which consisted of breaking apart sentences and "chunking" them together in order for them to make sense. HW - Students need to read up to page 31 in their novel by tomorrow for class discussion. They should also be working on their essays.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 5.1 and worked on 5.2 in class. Homework is to complete 5.2
Art 7/8: Picasso scratch art plans transferred onto tag board, marker added and demo on oil pastel.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 2 of still life drawing. Students continue coloring "Nonobjective Circular Art."
Technology - Students took another typing test on http://typingtest.com and were given the opportunity to retake their Copyright Law quiz, this quiz can be retaken up to 3 times. Our research process assignment is mostly complete and students then moved on to review note taking skills and research hints. Next week we will move on to finishing up Module 0 and reviewing Finding My Place. There will be three posts due next week. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 3 (C-Day)
Science (1st & 5th Hours): Today we began our investigation of Newton's 2nd Law but looking at how force and acceleration (change in speed) are related. We also watched Bill Nye: Motion. Acceleration homework (see yesterday's post for a copy of the assignment) is due tomorrow for all classes.
Algebra: 5th hour takes our test today. 2nd and 4th hour tomorrow.
Social Studies: Students watched CNN student news, discussed the election and current events and concluded a video on presidents in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Technology - Students took their first touch typing test on http://www.typingtest.com , this will start every class period for the rest of the year, with hands covered. Touch typing is a very important life skill, so we will be sure everyone knows their home rows before I send them off to High School. Students then moved on to their Copyright Law quiz in Moodle - this quiz is re-doable...every 10 hrs up to 3 times. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley. Students then moved on to Module 0 in Moodle...They had an investigation process to review and an assignment to complete, due November 11. This assignment is completed in Word and submitted through Moodle, this can be done anywhere with internet access, it does not have to be completed in school.
Algebra: 5th hour takes our test today. 2nd and 4th hour tomorrow.
Social Studies: Students watched CNN student news, discussed the election and current events and concluded a video on presidents in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Technology - Students took their first touch typing test on http://www.typingtest.com , this will start every class period for the rest of the year, with hands covered. Touch typing is a very important life skill, so we will be sure everyone knows their home rows before I send them off to High School. Students then moved on to their Copyright Law quiz in Moodle - this quiz is re-doable...every 10 hrs up to 3 times. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley. Students then moved on to Module 0 in Moodle...They had an investigation process to review and an assignment to complete, due November 11. This assignment is completed in Word and submitted through Moodle, this can be done anywhere with internet access, it does not have to be completed in school.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 2 (B-Day)
Science: We began our notes on Unit 2 - Newton's Laws of Motion- by doing a jigsaw note-taking activity. Acceleration problems are homework.
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 3 practice test, which is due on Thursday. Chapter 3 test is Friday.
Algebra: We reviewed today all hour! Big Chapter Test on Wed./Thursday Look over your 2 review packets (you have the answers to both), look over your last quiz, look over past homework assignments and warm-ups. Good Luck!!
LA - Students took their novel quiz today. They also returned their novels "Nothing but the Truth." If it is not returned today they need to try and return it ASAP. I also introduced their next assignment which is their persuasive essay and is due on 11/12. The assignment and rubric are attached. On Thursday they will be receiving their new novels "Iqbal". HW - none.
Art 7/8: Demonstration today on transferring the Picasso plan onto tag board and adding the black marker.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 5 on still life drawings. Drawings will be checked today. Students continue working on "Nonobjective Circular Art" drawing.
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 3 practice test, which is due on Thursday. Chapter 3 test is Friday.
Algebra: We reviewed today all hour! Big Chapter Test on Wed./Thursday Look over your 2 review packets (you have the answers to both), look over your last quiz, look over past homework assignments and warm-ups. Good Luck!!
LA - Students took their novel quiz today. They also returned their novels "Nothing but the Truth." If it is not returned today they need to try and return it ASAP. I also introduced their next assignment which is their persuasive essay and is due on 11/12. The assignment and rubric are attached. On Thursday they will be receiving their new novels "Iqbal". HW - none.
Art 7/8: Demonstration today on transferring the Picasso plan onto tag board and adding the black marker.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 5 on still life drawings. Drawings will be checked today. Students continue working on "Nonobjective Circular Art" drawing.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1 (A Day)
Science: Today we finished investigation 1A: mass and inertia. We looked at how mass affects speed of a car on an incline track and compared that to the data we collected last week on the flat track.
Geometry: 3.6 notes in class, 3.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday, November 5.
Algebra: Algebra students are working hard on reviewing for our test on Wed. (5th hour) and Thursday (2nd and 4th hours). Tomorrow they should have 2 review packets complete and be prepared with questions for Tuesday. Ask them to explain the solution to 12y + 6 = 6(2y +1) to you!
Social Studies: Students were introduced to chapter five in the text, read 5.1 and worked on a graphic organizer intended to introduce aspects of the emerging American identity of the eighteenth century (see p. 118 in text). Homework is to complete the graphic organizer. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students wrote a summary on "What they made of the end of the book (Nothing but the Truth) and was it fair or not fair?" We then discussed the end of the novel. Homework: study for the novel quiz which is tomorrow. 2 essay questions each worth 5 points. Students must bring their books with them, they will need it for the quiz and I am also collecting them.
Art 7/8 : Begin Picasso scratch art plans today. Students will be using Picasso's "cubism" approach.
Advanced Art 8: Students will begin coloring with colored pencil their "Nonobjective Circular Drawings."
Geometry: 3.6 notes in class, 3.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday, November 5.
Algebra: Algebra students are working hard on reviewing for our test on Wed. (5th hour) and Thursday (2nd and 4th hours). Tomorrow they should have 2 review packets complete and be prepared with questions for Tuesday. Ask them to explain the solution to 12y + 6 = 6(2y +1) to you!
Social Studies: Students were introduced to chapter five in the text, read 5.1 and worked on a graphic organizer intended to introduce aspects of the emerging American identity of the eighteenth century (see p. 118 in text). Homework is to complete the graphic organizer. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students wrote a summary on "What they made of the end of the book (Nothing but the Truth) and was it fair or not fair?" We then discussed the end of the novel. Homework: study for the novel quiz which is tomorrow. 2 essay questions each worth 5 points. Students must bring their books with them, they will need it for the quiz and I am also collecting them.
Art 7/8 : Begin Picasso scratch art plans today. Students will be using Picasso's "cubism" approach.
Advanced Art 8: Students will begin coloring with colored pencil their "Nonobjective Circular Drawings."
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday & Friday, October 28 & 29 (F-Day 1/2 Days)
Geometry: Parallel & perpendicular lines graphing calculator investigation & 3.5 notes (writing equations and graphing lines). 3.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test Friday, November 5.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and information about early presidents in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Science (4th & 6th Hour): Students took a multiple intelligence inventory to learn more about their learning style. They then created slogans that represented their learning style and were put into new groups based on their learning style.
Algebra: Finishing up sections 3.4/3.5 and start a review, Chapter test on Tues/Wed. Study! Study! I will be available before school and during lunch for extra help!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and information about early presidents in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Science (4th & 6th Hour): Students took a multiple intelligence inventory to learn more about their learning style. They then created slogans that represented their learning style and were put into new groups based on their learning style.
Technology: Students reentered the Moodle world and Logged in to complete their Copyright Quiz (with the red check mark) and continued on to Module 0. Here they reviewed the processes used in the online classroom environment and then submitted an assignment through the Moddle submission process.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 27 (E Day)
Science: Investigation 2A: The Law of Inertia in class (investigating how mass affects speed of a car on a track).
Geometry: 3.1-3.4 quiz in class. 3.5 notes are homework. Chapter 3 test will be on Friday, November 5.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 2.6. Homework- worksheet 2.6, all.
Algebra - taking quizzes and starting section 3.5/3.6
Social Studies: Students were introduced to the French Indian War and American Revolution during class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students read an article and had to decide if they were for or against the situation. They then held a debate and had to come up with a credible argument to support their claim. We discussed how important facts are in persuasion and opinion usually does not matter. HW - read pgs 111-177 by 11/1
Geometry: 3.1-3.4 quiz in class. 3.5 notes are homework. Chapter 3 test will be on Friday, November 5.
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 2.6. Homework- worksheet 2.6, all.
Algebra - taking quizzes and starting section 3.5/3.6
Social Studies: Students were introduced to the French Indian War and American Revolution during class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students read an article and had to decide if they were for or against the situation. They then held a debate and had to come up with a credible argument to support their claim. We discussed how important facts are in persuasion and opinion usually does not matter. HW - read pgs 111-177 by 11/1
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 26 (A Day)
Science: Students took the unit 1 test. No homework, we will start unit 2 (Newton's Laws of Motion) tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 3.3 homework and 3.4 notes (slopes of lines). 3.4 worksheet is homework, 3.1-3.4 quiz tomorrow.
Geometry: Went over the 3.3 homework and 3.4 notes (slopes of lines). 3.4 worksheet is homework, 3.1-3.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour Algebra - review worksheet assigned for the quiz tomorrow, 5th hour Algebra - quiz today...no homework
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 2.5. Homework- worksheet 2.5, odds only. You must show your work.
LA - students turned in their poetry booklets. We discussed the novel "NBTT" - pg 82-110. Students read an article that they had to debate over, they had to choose a side and support their reasons with a valid argument or claim. (this is background preparation for the persuasive essay which will be introduced next week). HW - read pg 111-177 by Nov. 1
Art 7/8: Students will view a video about Pablo Picasso.
Advanced Art 8: Students will begin "Nonobjective Circular Designs." They have already cut 2" viewfinders and will select an image to draw from a magazine using the viewfinders.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25 (C-Day)
Science (1st & 5th Hour): Students took a multiple intelligence inventory to learn more about their learning style. They then created slogans that represented their learning style and were put into new groups based on their learning style. Reviewed for Unit 1 test. All Classes: Lab corrections were due today. Unit 1 test tomorrow!
Algebra: Review for upcoming quiz over sections 3.1-3.4/6.1-6.3. 5th hour - quiz on Tuesday, 2nd and 4th - quiz on Wednesday.
Social Studies: Students shared current events were introduced to several of our most famous presidents in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 22 (B Day)
Science: Continued reviewing for Tuesday's science test by making simile posters and practicing review questions. Lab corrections are due on Monday for ALL classes, students were shown an exemplar lab in class to help them know what they need to do for their lab corrections.
Geometry: Practiced constructions of parallel and perpendicular lines. Homework is 3.3 worksheet and additional construction practice. 3.1-3.4 quiz on Wednesday, October 27.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz on Monday. Homework-study.
Algebra homework: Problems on the back of the notes 3.4/6.3 (#5-12). Remember there could be a solution, no solution, or all real numbers solution! Quiz next week! (Tues. for 5th hour , Wed. for 2nd and 4th). Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders and took a quiz in class. No homework! Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: Today in class - Students handed in their poetry notes and took their poetry quiz. We then continued to discuss "Nothing but the Truth." HW - students should be up to page 110 in their novels by 10/26. Poetry books are also due 10/26.
Geometry: Practiced constructions of parallel and perpendicular lines. Homework is 3.3 worksheet and additional construction practice. 3.1-3.4 quiz on Wednesday, October 27.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz on Monday. Homework-study.
Algebra homework: Problems on the back of the notes 3.4/6.3 (#5-12). Remember there could be a solution, no solution, or all real numbers solution! Quiz next week! (Tues. for 5th hour , Wed. for 2nd and 4th). Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders and took a quiz in class. No homework! Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: Today in class - Students handed in their poetry notes and took their poetry quiz. We then continued to discuss "Nothing but the Truth." HW - students should be up to page 110 in their novels by 10/26. Poetry books are also due 10/26.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday, October 21 (A Day)
Science: Labs were returned to students, corrections are due on Monday, October 25. Students are able to earn full credit back on their labs through corrections! We also did a gallery walk to check the review for the unit 1 test which is Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: 3.2 notes (Parallel lines & Transversals). 3.2 worksheet is homework, 3.1-3.3 quiz on Wednesday, October 27.
Algebra: Homework for all Algebra courses is worksheet 3.3/6.3. Remember upcoming quiz! Ask your child to explain how to do this problem to you: 23 = -4m + 2 + m
Pre-Algebra: We worked on distributive property and combining like terms some more. Homework-students received a worksheet in class. # 10 - 30 evens only. Quiz on Monday.
Social Studies: Students had a quiz review in class today (see attached). Quiz and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" - up to pg.82. We reviewed the notes and poetry quiz for tomorrow. H.W. read pgs. 83-110 due 10/26, study for quiz 10/21. Poetry project due Tuesday, October 26.
Art 7/8 grade : Assembly of "IB Cubes". Rubrics completed and turned in for grading.
Advanced Art grade 8: Completion of "Flower Puns." Rubrics completed and turned in for grading.
Geometry: 3.2 notes (Parallel lines & Transversals). 3.2 worksheet is homework, 3.1-3.3 quiz on Wednesday, October 27.
Algebra: Homework for all Algebra courses is worksheet 3.3/6.3. Remember upcoming quiz! Ask your child to explain how to do this problem to you: 23 = -4m + 2 + m
Pre-Algebra: We worked on distributive property and combining like terms some more. Homework-students received a worksheet in class. # 10 - 30 evens only. Quiz on Monday.
Social Studies: Students had a quiz review in class today (see attached). Quiz and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" - up to pg.82. We reviewed the notes and poetry quiz for tomorrow. H.W. read pgs. 83-110 due 10/26, study for quiz 10/21. Poetry project due Tuesday, October 26.
Art 7/8 grade : Assembly of "IB Cubes". Rubrics completed and turned in for grading.
Advanced Art grade 8: Completion of "Flower Puns." Rubrics completed and turned in for grading.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday, October 20
* 8th Graders took the Science MEAP in the morning and had 1st & 2nd hours in the afternoon.
Science (1st Hour): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: 3.2 Graphing calculator activity (graphing parallel lines and transversals) and 3.1 notes (Pairs of lines and angles). 3.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours p.372 (4-32 evens). 5th hour is worksheet 3.2/6.3. There will be a quiz over sections 3.1-3.4/6.1-6.3 next week. 10/27 for 2nd and 4th hours, 10/26 for 5th hour
Pre-Algebra: We finished discussing lesson 2.3, distributive property and like terms, homework-worksheet 2.3, 2-7 simplify, 8 * 16 all.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, corrected 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz and homework folders due Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Technology - last day of Makeup...everyone should be caught up as I haven't seen any students in at lunch time...The Internet Scavenger Hunt is the biggest assignment due to date.
Science (1st Hour): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: 3.2 Graphing calculator activity (graphing parallel lines and transversals) and 3.1 notes (Pairs of lines and angles). 3.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours p.372 (4-32 evens). 5th hour is worksheet 3.2/6.3. There will be a quiz over sections 3.1-3.4/6.1-6.3 next week. 10/27 for 2nd and 4th hours, 10/26 for 5th hour
Pre-Algebra: We finished discussing lesson 2.3, distributive property and like terms, homework-worksheet 2.3, 2-7 simplify, 8 * 16 all.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, corrected 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz and homework folders due Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Technology - last day of Makeup...everyone should be caught up as I haven't seen any students in at lunch time...The Internet Scavenger Hunt is the biggest assignment due to date.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19
* Today students took the Math MEAP in the morning and had 3rd & 5th hours in the afternoon. Last day of MEAP tomorrow!
Science: Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class.Homework is to finish 4.4 section assessment.; Quiz review Thursday. Quiz and homework folder collection on Friday.
Art 7/8: 5th hr. met only today due to MEAP. Students continued "IB Cube."
Advanced Art grade 8: Continuation of "Flower Pun" drawings.
Science: Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class.Homework is to finish 4.4 section assessment.; Quiz review Thursday. Quiz and homework folder collection on Friday.
Art 7/8: 5th hr. met only today due to MEAP. Students continued "IB Cube."
Advanced Art grade 8: Continuation of "Flower Pun" drawings.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18 (F-Day)
Science (4th & 6th Hours): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: Took the unit 2 test. 3.1 notes are homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, corrected 4.3 guided reading and worked on 4.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 notes by Thursday (Tuesday and Wednesday are MEAP days). Quiz review Thursday. Quiz Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26 (see post for Thursday, October 14 for rubric and project directions). They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22.
Geometry: Took the unit 2 test. 3.1 notes are homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, corrected 4.3 guided reading and worked on 4.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 notes by Thursday (Tuesday and Wednesday are MEAP days). Quiz review Thursday. Quiz Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26 (see post for Thursday, October 14 for rubric and project directions). They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 15 (E Day)
Science: Investigating Acceleration activity in class. We also started reviewing for the Unit 1 test. The review is due on Thursday, October 21. Complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required. The review is on page 24. Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 2 practice test. Chapter 2 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 2 test is Monday, October 18.
Pre-Algebra: We practiced distributive property. We started notes on lesson 2.3. Homework-worksheet 2.3 # 2-7.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, checked 4.2 guided reading and were introduced to 4.3 in class.Homework is to complete 4.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students went to the media center to take their accelerated reader quiz. Once they were done the media specialist showed a video on new books coming out that will be for sale at the book fair. Students also worked on their poetry project and read their novel Nothing but the Truth. HW - Read Nothing but the Truth up to page 39 for Monday. They should be working on their poetry assignments as well.
Art 7/8: Continue working on "IB Cubes". Today we will begin adding color! Advanced Art grade 8: Day #2 on new still life. Continue working on "Flower Puns".
Technology: Students should have finished their Internet Scavenger Hunt and turned it in with the Bibliography attached. EXTRA CREDIT: Hand Sanitizer and Tissues are desperately needed to keep the kids (and me) healthy. I will accept up to a to a total of 5 "submissions" of Extra Credit supplies per marking period.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 2 practice test. Chapter 2 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 2 test is Monday, October 18.
Pre-Algebra: We practiced distributive property. We started notes on lesson 2.3. Homework-worksheet 2.3 # 2-7.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, checked 4.2 guided reading and were introduced to 4.3 in class.Homework is to complete 4.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students went to the media center to take their accelerated reader quiz. Once they were done the media specialist showed a video on new books coming out that will be for sale at the book fair. Students also worked on their poetry project and read their novel Nothing but the Truth. HW - Read Nothing but the Truth up to page 39 for Monday. They should be working on their poetry assignments as well.
Art 7/8: Continue working on "IB Cubes". Today we will begin adding color! Advanced Art grade 8: Day #2 on new still life. Continue working on "Flower Puns".
Technology: Students should have finished their Internet Scavenger Hunt and turned it in with the Bibliography attached. EXTRA CREDIT: Hand Sanitizer and Tissues are desperately needed to keep the kids (and me) healthy. I will accept up to a to a total of 5 "submissions" of Extra Credit supplies per marking period.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, October 14 (D-Day)
Science: Turned in "How Fast Am I?" labs and completed ACES survey. Unit 1 test Tuesday, October 26.
Pre-Algebra: Reviewed, no homework.
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, reviewed 4.1 and began to work on 4.2 in class today. Homework is to complete 4.2 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students were introduced to the poetry project which is to make a poetry booklet/portfolio and is due on 10/26. Attached is the assignment with the rubric. Please contact me if you have any questions. We also started on the novel Nothing but the Truth, by Avi. It is a realistic fiction book and will be used as their next accelerated reader book. It is also going to be used as a template for their persuasive writing assignment that will be introduced once we finish the book. HW - read through page 39 in Nothing but the Truth. Accelerated reader quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Reviewed, no homework.
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, reviewed 4.1 and began to work on 4.2 in class today. Homework is to complete 4.2 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students were introduced to the poetry project which is to make a poetry booklet/portfolio and is due on 10/26. Attached is the assignment with the rubric. Please contact me if you have any questions. We also started on the novel Nothing but the Truth, by Avi. It is a realistic fiction book and will be used as their next accelerated reader book. It is also going to be used as a template for their persuasive writing assignment that will be introduced once we finish the book. HW - read through page 39 in Nothing but the Truth. Accelerated reader quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13
* Reading MEAP Day 2 in the morning. 5th & 6th hours only in the afternoon.
Science: 5th hour made similes to review science vocabulary. 6th hour did the notes and graphing activity (see Monday's post for details). ALL CLASSES: HOW FAST AM I? LAB DUE TOMORROW! Unit test will be on Tuesday, October 26.
Algebra 1 Hour 5: Discussed 6.2...Focus on switching the inequality when multiplying and dividing a negative! 6.3 Assignment: Pg 144 3-35 odd, 37-39 "Show ALL Steps"
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, participated in a read aloud and worked on 4.1 in the text during class. Homework is to complete 4.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
Language Arts: See yesterday's post.
Art 7/8: Continuation of IB cube.
Science: 5th hour made similes to review science vocabulary. 6th hour did the notes and graphing activity (see Monday's post for details). ALL CLASSES: HOW FAST AM I? LAB DUE TOMORROW! Unit test will be on Tuesday, October 26.
Algebra 1 Hour 5: Discussed 6.2...Focus on switching the inequality when multiplying and dividing a negative! 6.3 Assignment: Pg 144 3-35 odd, 37-39 "Show ALL Steps"
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, participated in a read aloud and worked on 4.1 in the text during class. Homework is to complete 4.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
Language Arts: See yesterday's post.
Art 7/8: Continuation of IB cube.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 12
* Student's took the Day 1 Reading MEAP in the morning. After lunch students had 2nd & 4th hours.
Science: See yesterday's post
Geometry: 2.6 & 2.7 notes in class, 2.6 & 2.7 worksheets are homework for Thursday. Chapter 2 test will be Monday, October 20.
Science: See yesterday's post
Geometry: 2.6 & 2.7 notes in class, 2.6 & 2.7 worksheets are homework for Thursday. Chapter 2 test will be Monday, October 20.
Algebra 1: Discuss questions on 3.1/6.1 WS. Begin 6.2, Assignment: Pg 366 #s 3-33 odd, 36, 37
LA - Students learned Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poems. We practiced and discussed. Homework: write a Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poem. Make sure the A.R. novel is finished before 10/15...that is when they take their quiz.
Social Studies: Students shared atlas work, were introduced to 4.1 and began 4.1 section assessment.
*Please note, 4.1 section assessment reading are due on Thursday. We will review 4.1 on Thursday. Students in first and third hours will need to complete this work and have it for our next meeting on Thursday.
Tech: Rotation 2 (Second Hour) Worked on their Internet Search and Bibliography.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11 (C-Day)
Science (1st & 5th Hours): Class did a jigsaw to complete the notes on pages32, 33, 34, 46, 48 & 49 and also did an activity looking at graphs of speed using fairy tales (click here for a copy).
LA: Students learned Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poems. We practiced and discussed. Homework: write a Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poem. Make sure the A.R. novel is finished before 10/15...that is when they take their quiz.
Social Studies: Students watched CNN Student News, shared current events and began to explore the world of debate in class. No homework. Quiz on Friday. Quiz review Thursday.
Technology - Students worked on their Internet Scavenger Hunt, which is due on Thursday, October 14th.
Art 7/8: This week students will start an "IB Cube." It will include students name, brief autobiography, and 2 IB traits they already possess.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue working on "Flower Puns." This is a drawing completed in ebony pencil. Students are drawing their version of a selected flower.
LA: Students learned Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poems. We practiced and discussed. Homework: write a Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poem. Make sure the A.R. novel is finished before 10/15...that is when they take their quiz.
Social Studies: Students watched CNN Student News, shared current events and began to explore the world of debate in class. No homework. Quiz on Friday. Quiz review Thursday.
Technology - Students worked on their Internet Scavenger Hunt, which is due on Thursday, October 14th.
Art 7/8: This week students will start an "IB Cube." It will include students name, brief autobiography, and 2 IB traits they already possess.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue working on "Flower Puns." This is a drawing completed in ebony pencil. Students are drawing their version of a selected flower.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday, October 8 (B Day)
Science: Peer reviewed rough draft of "How Fast am I?" lab. Final draft of lab is due Thursday, October 14. Click for rubric.
Geometry: 2.5 notes and practice in class. 2.5 worksheet is homework.
Algebra 1 (Hours 2,4,5): 3.1 Practice WS #s 1-19, 21,22 & 6.1 Practice WS #s 1-21
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on distributive property. Practice, practice, practice. Homework-worksheet 2.2, # 13-18.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 3.3 notes, discussed the "Big Ideas" of the "Three Worlds, European Powers and Colonial Regions" in preparation for the quiz next Wednesday and completed atlas work in class. No Homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: Students shared their homework with the class. Students were introduced to more poems and poets. Lewis Carroll "Jabberwocky", Shel Silverstein "The Giving Tree", William Blake "Chimney Sweeper." I also read them a ballad written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney "Eleanor Rigby." No homework this weekend!
Geometry: 2.5 notes and practice in class. 2.5 worksheet is homework.
Algebra 1 (Hours 2,4,5): 3.1 Practice WS #s 1-19, 21,22 & 6.1 Practice WS #s 1-21
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on distributive property. Practice, practice, practice. Homework-worksheet 2.2, # 13-18.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 3.3 notes, discussed the "Big Ideas" of the "Three Worlds, European Powers and Colonial Regions" in preparation for the quiz next Wednesday and completed atlas work in class. No Homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: Students shared their homework with the class. Students were introduced to more poems and poets. Lewis Carroll "Jabberwocky", Shel Silverstein "The Giving Tree", William Blake "Chimney Sweeper." I also read them a ballad written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney "Eleanor Rigby." No homework this weekend!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7 (A Day)
Science: Worked on rough draft of "How Fast Am I?" lab for tomorrow's peer review. Homework is to be prepared for tomorrow's peer review. Final draft of lab will be due Thursday, October 14.
Geometry: Took the 2.1-2.4 quiz, 2.5 notes are homework.
Algebra 1: (Hours 2, 4, 6) Test Chapter 1. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We got started on lesson 2.2, the Distributive Property. We will spend many days on this. Homework-worksheet 2.2, 1-12. Show all of your work.
Social Studies: Students shared 3.2 guided reading and read 3.3 in class. Homework is to complete 3.3 guided notes. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: We went over the homework in hours 2,4,6 which was writing a self-portrait poem and a limerick. Hour 3 learned about self-portrait and limericks today. All classes were introduced to the onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole and idiom. Homework: reading accelerated book, finishing their self-portrait, and limerick poems. (3rd hour only). Everyone: 3 lined onomatopoeia, 1 line alliteration, 1 hyperbole example and 1 idiom example.
Geometry: Took the 2.1-2.4 quiz, 2.5 notes are homework.
Algebra 1: (Hours 2, 4, 6) Test Chapter 1. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We got started on lesson 2.2, the Distributive Property. We will spend many days on this. Homework-worksheet 2.2, 1-12. Show all of your work.
Social Studies: Students shared 3.2 guided reading and read 3.3 in class. Homework is to complete 3.3 guided notes. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA: We went over the homework in hours 2,4,6 which was writing a self-portrait poem and a limerick. Hour 3 learned about self-portrait and limericks today. All classes were introduced to the onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole and idiom. Homework: reading accelerated book, finishing their self-portrait, and limerick poems. (3rd hour only). Everyone: 3 lined onomatopoeia, 1 line alliteration, 1 hyperbole example and 1 idiom example.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, October 6 (F Day)
Science (Hours 4 & 6): Collected data for "How Fast Am I?" Rough drafts for peer review for all classes on Friday. Quiz corrections due tomorrow (see yesterday's post).
Geometry: Truth tables & symbolic notation activity in class. 2.4 notes (Using postulates & theorems), 2.4 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra 1: Hours 2 and 6: Worked on chapters 1/2 review. ALL CLASSES CH 1/2 TEST TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, discussed early colonization and took notes on a video of early exploration/colonization in class. 3.2 guided reading is due tomorrow.
Technology: Students completed their Moodle posting, this week they were to post a well worded quiz question to the "What's on your mind" Forum. This question is to be derived from the information viewed about Copyright. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/. Students began their Internet Scavenger Hunt. Students are to search on the internet for answers to the questions and then create a bibliography for their answers in Easybib.com. A copy of the worksheet is attached. This assignment is due on October 14th for Hours 1,3, &5. And October 18th for Hour 2.
LA: Students reviewed and shared their Cinquain's and Clerihews. We went over all of our poetry notes and homework to make sure that everyone is up to date. We read "Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson and discussed its theme. We also read 2 Robert Frost poems and discussed their meanings. Students were introduced to Self Portrait and Limerick poems. Homework: Write a self-portrait and limerick poem. Continue reading their accelerated reading books. The quiz will be on Friday Oct. 15th.
Geometry: Truth tables & symbolic notation activity in class. 2.4 notes (Using postulates & theorems), 2.4 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra 1: Hours 2 and 6: Worked on chapters 1/2 review. ALL CLASSES CH 1/2 TEST TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, discussed early colonization and took notes on a video of early exploration/colonization in class. 3.2 guided reading is due tomorrow.
Technology: Students completed their Moodle posting, this week they were to post a well worded quiz question to the "What's on your mind" Forum. This question is to be derived from the information viewed about Copyright. http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/. Students began their Internet Scavenger Hunt. Students are to search on the internet for answers to the questions and then create a bibliography for their answers in Easybib.com. A copy of the worksheet is attached. This assignment is due on October 14th for Hours 1,3, &5. And October 18th for Hour 2.
LA: Students reviewed and shared their Cinquain's and Clerihews. We went over all of our poetry notes and homework to make sure that everyone is up to date. We read "Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson and discussed its theme. We also read 2 Robert Frost poems and discussed their meanings. Students were introduced to Self Portrait and Limerick poems. Homework: Write a self-portrait and limerick poem. Continue reading their accelerated reading books. The quiz will be on Friday Oct. 15th.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 5 (E Day)
Science: Went to media center to work on research for "How Fast am I" lab. 4th & 6th hours will collect data tomorrow, rough drafts for peer review due Friday. Quizzes were returned, quiz corrections are due Thursday. Directions for quiz corrections:
1) Separate piece of paper
2) Copy entire question & correct answer (not just the letter)
3) Write at least 1 sentence explaining the correct answer (not what you did wrong!) or show work.
Geometry: 2.3 Notes (deductive reasoning & the laws of logic) in class, 2.3 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 2.1. Homework is worksheet 2.1 #1-21 and 27.
Algebra 1: Hours 2, 4, Correct 2.5, Assign: 9.1 p. 557, 17-25 odd, 33, 35. Hour 5 Correct 9.1, Review Chapters1/2 . Chapter 1/2 test on Thursday, click for study guide.
LA: Students shared their Cinquain and Clerihew poems. I introduced Haiku, couplet, triplet and Animal in Me, poems. Homework: Reading accelerated reading book. Write a Haiku, couplet, triplet and Animal in Me poem. (3rd hour is due on Thursday since I won't see them tomorrow).
Art 7/8: Students continue working on "Name in a Circle" design. Due Wed. and Thurs. this week.
Advanced Art Grade 8: Some students are still completing "Shattered Values" drawing. We will begin "Flower Pun" drawings this week. Students have started working on still life #3.
1) Separate piece of paper
2) Copy entire question & correct answer (not just the letter)
3) Write at least 1 sentence explaining the correct answer (not what you did wrong!) or show work.
Geometry: 2.3 Notes (deductive reasoning & the laws of logic) in class, 2.3 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 2.1. Homework is worksheet 2.1 #1-21 and 27.
Algebra 1: Hours 2, 4, Correct 2.5, Assign: 9.1 p. 557, 17-25 odd, 33, 35. Hour 5 Correct 9.1, Review Chapters1/2 . Chapter 1/2 test on Thursday, click for study guide.
LA: Students shared their Cinquain and Clerihew poems. I introduced Haiku, couplet, triplet and Animal in Me, poems. Homework: Reading accelerated reading book. Write a Haiku, couplet, triplet and Animal in Me poem. (3rd hour is due on Thursday since I won't see them tomorrow).
Art 7/8: Students continue working on "Name in a Circle" design. Due Wed. and Thurs. this week.
Advanced Art Grade 8: Some students are still completing "Shattered Values" drawing. We will begin "Flower Pun" drawings this week. Students have started working on still life #3.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4 (D Day)
Science: Went over the Speed homework & took the unit 1 quiz. Worked on "How Fast am I?" lab. We will be working on this lab for the remainder of the week. Peer review will be Friday, October 8.
Geometry: 2.2 notes (conditional statements & logic). 2.2 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday, October 7.
Algebra: Hours 2, and 4- 2.5 p.99, 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 51, 53. Hour 5 -9.1 p. 557, 17-25 odd, 33, 35. All three classes will have their Ch1/2 test this Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We took the Chapter 1 test.
Social Studies: Students completed journal writes and "Big Ideas" questions to start the day. Students also shared 2.3 paragraphs and read 3.1 in class. Homework is to complete 3.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Geometry: 2.2 notes (conditional statements & logic). 2.2 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday, October 7.
Algebra: Hours 2, and 4- 2.5 p.99, 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 51, 53. Hour 5 -9.1 p. 557, 17-25 odd, 33, 35. All three classes will have their Ch1/2 test this Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We took the Chapter 1 test.
Social Studies: Students completed journal writes and "Big Ideas" questions to start the day. Students also shared 2.3 paragraphs and read 3.1 in class. Homework is to complete 3.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1 (C-Day)
Science (1st & 5th Hours): Collected data for "How Fast Am I?" Quiz for all classes on Monday.
Algebra: Go over quiz (2.1-2.2) Correct 2.6, discuss questions, begin 2.5 , p.99, 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 51, 53
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test on Monday.
LA - Students shared their "feeling poem." We read "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson and discussed the meaning of it. We also read "What is success?" by Ralph Waldo Emerson and as well as some other poems by Eve Merriman and Sarah Holbrook. Homework - none (today was C day so I only met with one 8th grade class today.)
Tech: Students reviewed the importance of online etiquette and appropriate responses in forums. They then voted on the rules for our online classroom and viewed the responses. They then viewed an online video on copyright and reviewed a website created for students on copyright. Each student will post a quiz question on the "What's on your mind" forum for next class. Should you need to login to Moodle to complete today's work please use this link: http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/
Algebra: Go over quiz (2.1-2.2) Correct 2.6, discuss questions, begin 2.5 , p.99, 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 51, 53
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test on Monday.
LA - Students shared their "feeling poem." We read "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson and discussed the meaning of it. We also read "What is success?" by Ralph Waldo Emerson and as well as some other poems by Eve Merriman and Sarah Holbrook. Homework - none (today was C day so I only met with one 8th grade class today.)
Tech: Students reviewed the importance of online etiquette and appropriate responses in forums. They then voted on the rules for our online classroom and viewed the responses. They then viewed an online video on copyright and reviewed a website created for students on copyright. Each student will post a quiz question on the "What's on your mind" forum for next class. Should you need to login to Moodle to complete today's work please use this link: http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 30 (B Day)
Science: Lab Re-Do's were returned. Began planning "How Fast Am I" lab, click here for the lab planner. 1st & 5th hour will be collecting data tomorrow, so any supplies that students need must be brought to school with them tomorrow. 4th & 6th hours will collect data on Wednesday, October 6 (F Day). Unit 1 quiz is Monday, October 4.
Geometry: 2.1 Notes (inductive reasoning). 2.1 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz will be Thursday, October 7.
Pre-Algebra: Students worked on a practice test. Finish for homework. Test on Monday.
Algebra 1: Hours 2, 4, 5. Correct 2.4 HW, Begin 2.6 Assignment: 2.6 p. 106, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 19, 25, 31, 35, 39, 45, 53
Social Studies: Students received homework grades, checked 2.2 guided reading and read 2.3 in class. 2.3 paragraphs (see questions below) are due Monday. What was the Columbian Exchange? In your answer be sure to include items exchanged as well as the effect of the exchange on both “worlds” involved. Why were Africans brought to the "New World"? In your answer be sure to explain the process by which Africans arrived (i.e. What led to African slavery? How did Africans arrive? and what was the effect of slavery on the African people?). C day current events are due tomorrow.
LA- I returned students writing process quiz and their compare/contrast paper. We went over and discussed both the quiz and paper. We continued discussing our poetry unit. They answered the IB question "How do words create emotions?" Students were introduced to Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks. Students learned about feeling poems and how to write one. Homework: write their own feeling poem
Art 7/8: Continuation of "Name in a Circle ." Color family introduction. Students begin coloring circles with their choice of 2 color families.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students are working on still life #2 and "Shattered Values."
Geometry: 2.1 Notes (inductive reasoning). 2.1 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz will be Thursday, October 7.
Pre-Algebra: Students worked on a practice test. Finish for homework. Test on Monday.
Algebra 1: Hours 2, 4, 5. Correct 2.4 HW, Begin 2.6 Assignment: 2.6 p. 106, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 19, 25, 31, 35, 39, 45, 53
Social Studies: Students received homework grades, checked 2.2 guided reading and read 2.3 in class. 2.3 paragraphs (see questions below) are due Monday. What was the Columbian Exchange? In your answer be sure to include items exchanged as well as the effect of the exchange on both “worlds” involved. Why were Africans brought to the "New World"? In your answer be sure to explain the process by which Africans arrived (i.e. What led to African slavery? How did Africans arrive? and what was the effect of slavery on the African people?). C day current events are due tomorrow.
LA- I returned students writing process quiz and their compare/contrast paper. We went over and discussed both the quiz and paper. We continued discussing our poetry unit. They answered the IB question "How do words create emotions?" Students were introduced to Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks. Students learned about feeling poems and how to write one. Homework: write their own feeling poem
Art 7/8: Continuation of "Name in a Circle ." Color family introduction. Students begin coloring circles with their choice of 2 color families.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students are working on still life #2 and "Shattered Values."
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 2 (A Day)
Science: Power-point notes on section 1.3. Speed problems are homework. Students must use the problem solving boxes and at least TRY each problem by filling out the left side of the box.
Geometry: Hexagon Train Task (problem solving methods). Tests were returned, the class had a 92% average! 2.1 notes are homework.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on scatter plots and graphing fun pictures with coordinate grids. Homework- finish your graph picture. Chapter test on Monday.
Algebra: Hours 2, 4, and 5 Checked 2.3 Took quiz over 2.1-2.2. Notes on 2.4. Worked on assignment 2.4 p. 91, 3, 9, 13, 17, 19-23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 51, 54
Social Studies: Students checked atlas and 2.1 review, turned in homework folders, were introduced to 2.2 and worked on 2.2 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 2.2 review. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students shared their "feeling poems" with the class. Today they learned about Cinquain's and Clerihews. They also answered the IB question "How do Words Create Emotions?" 1. adjectives, 2. imagery, 3. figurative language, 4. punctuation and font. HW: write your own Cinquain and Clerihew
Geometry: Hexagon Train Task (problem solving methods). Tests were returned, the class had a 92% average! 2.1 notes are homework.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on scatter plots and graphing fun pictures with coordinate grids. Homework- finish your graph picture. Chapter test on Monday.
Algebra: Hours 2, 4, and 5 Checked 2.3 Took quiz over 2.1-2.2. Notes on 2.4. Worked on assignment 2.4 p. 91, 3, 9, 13, 17, 19-23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 51, 54
Social Studies: Students checked atlas and 2.1 review, turned in homework folders, were introduced to 2.2 and worked on 2.2 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 2.2 review. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students shared their "feeling poems" with the class. Today they learned about Cinquain's and Clerihews. They also answered the IB question "How do Words Create Emotions?" 1. adjectives, 2. imagery, 3. figurative language, 4. punctuation and font. HW: write your own Cinquain and Clerihew
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 28 (F Day)
Science (4th & 6th Hour): We practiced using the Ladder method for conversions of metric units. Jigsaw notes pages 13-16. Lab Re-do's are due tomorrow for ALL classes!
Geometry: Took the chapter 1 test. 2.2 notes are homework.
Algebra 1 Hours 2 and 4: 2.3 p. 82, 3-13 odd, 17-25 odd, 29, 33, 37, 43, 44. Studied for tomorrow's quiz over sections 2.1 and 2.2
LA (Hours 2, 4 & 6) - students finished the reading strategies for the MEAP. New unit starts tomorrow which is Poetry. Homework - reading their accelerated reading books.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, finished atlas work and continued to work on 2.1 in class. Homework folders are due tomorrow.
Technology: Students began the Moodle run portion of Careers/Tech. Each was to Review the information in the "Start Me" Module; "Getting Along in Cyberspace - Netiquette", and post an appropriate response to the Forum; "Rules of the e-Road". http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/
Art 7/8: All sketch books should be turned in for grading at this time. We have now started "My Name in a Circle" project. Students are incorporating their name with the elements and principles of design into a 9" diameter circle.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue "Shattered Values" assignment. We are now past the "shattering" and adding value to our pictures. A few students still have not brought portfolios. Please get those here as soon as possible!
Geometry: Took the chapter 1 test. 2.2 notes are homework.
Algebra 1 Hours 2 and 4: 2.3 p. 82, 3-13 odd, 17-25 odd, 29, 33, 37, 43, 44. Studied for tomorrow's quiz over sections 2.1 and 2.2
LA (Hours 2, 4 & 6) - students finished the reading strategies for the MEAP. New unit starts tomorrow which is Poetry. Homework - reading their accelerated reading books.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, finished atlas work and continued to work on 2.1 in class. Homework folders are due tomorrow.
Technology: Students began the Moodle run portion of Careers/Tech. Each was to Review the information in the "Start Me" Module; "Getting Along in Cyberspace - Netiquette", and post an appropriate response to the Forum; "Rules of the e-Road". http://moodle.oakland.k12.mi.us/berkley/
Art 7/8: All sketch books should be turned in for grading at this time. We have now started "My Name in a Circle" project. Students are incorporating their name with the elements and principles of design into a 9" diameter circle.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue "Shattered Values" assignment. We are now past the "shattering" and adding value to our pictures. A few students still have not brought portfolios. Please get those here as soon as possible!
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