Thursday, May 27, 2010

Thursday, May 27

Science: Today we took the 8th grade "Tech Assessment" with Mrs. Savich. Homework is to study for Tuesday's "Waves & Light Quest". Suggestions for studying include a) making flashcards b) practicing solving problems c) doing the section review question in the book and d) explaining the scientific concepts to an adult.

Geometry: Worked on reviewing for the final exam. Cumulative review test is homework.

Algebra: Homework due on Tuesdsay Pg. 723 #40-45, Pg. 732 #6-20 evens, Pg. 740 #4-14 even, 20, 26. Final exam on June 8 and 9th.

Algebra 2: Chapter 14 test on Wednesday. Final Exam on June 9 and 10.

Pre Algebra: Linear equations. No homework over the weekend.

Course 3: Graphing linear equations activity. 11.5/11.6 worksheet.

LA - students turned in their grammar packets and took their "quotation" and italics quiz. We discussed the Snow Falling on Cedars excerpt and started a new story Raymond's Run. HW - their novel should be completed by Tuesday June 6 for book discussion. Final Drafts are also due Tuesday June 6. There is a penalty for late submissions of papers.

Journalism - Final drafts of "Watergate" are due at the end of the hour today. HW - none.

Social Studies: Students reviewed homework folders, corrected tests and shared current events in class. No homework.