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.
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