Monday, February 8, 2010

Monday, February 8

Science: Today we started our unit on electricity. Students built simple circuits and tested conductors and insulators. (7th hour took their midterm).

Geometry: 7.5 notes (tangent ratio), 7.5 worksheet is homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz tomorrow.

Algebra: We reviewed 7.1 and students received Parents as Partner Worksheet (see attached). They also received the Chapter 7 Assignment sheet. Students have 7.1 homework tonight.

Algebra 2: We reviewed 8.1 and worked on 8.2 and 8.3. Students have 8.2 and 8.3 homework tonight.

Pre Algebra: We reviewed for the Chapter 5 test on Thursday, then spoke about our fundraiser. Students came up with great ideas and we will solidify them tomorrow.

Course 3: Austin- Took the quarterly assessment. Baker- Reviewed for the chapter 6 test tomorrow.

Social Studies: Students worked on a test review in class. Students should complete the review for homework. Homework folders are due Tuesday. Chapter 9/10 test on Wednesday.

LA - Journal #24 - There is smoke. Where is it coming from? You investigate and are surprised by what you find. Describe what you discover. Continued with "Free at Last" stories. HW - TKM Ch 13-15 and WGTB Ch 7-8 due for book discussion. Quiz on TKM 7-15 and WGTB 4-8 will be on Thursday Feb 11th.

Journalism - Students edited and critiqued their rough drafts in groups (which were due on Friday). Students helped with news leads, grammar, closing, etc. Tues and Wed. they will type up their final drafts. HW - final drafts are due on Thursday Feb 11th at the beginning of the hour.

Spanish 1: The semester exam is tomorrow! Today we played a review game to prepare.

Spanish 8: Today we reviewed the Spanish-speaking world. For tomorrow, please read the sentence "Hay veintiún países donde el español es el idioma oficial" (There are 21 countries where Spanish is the official language) to an adult and get the page signed to verify this.

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