Science: Worked on graphs, data analysis, conclusions & critique reflections for the "Candy Coated" lab.
Geometry: 1.2 notes (segment congruence) in class, 1.2 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: Finished Shapes of Algebra Project. Started 1.1, Assignment: p. 5 #s 1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25, 27, 39, 41, 49, 51. Signed syllabus due Thursday
Pre-Algebra: We took notes on lesson 1.2. Homework- worksheet 1.2, # 1-6, 18, 21 - 28.
Social Studies: Students checked K.W.L, were introduced to current event expectations and began to work on the geography handbook questions on p. 20 of the textbook. Current event expectations and geography handbook questions are due Thursday (D Day).
LA - Students completed their summer writing prompt; "Compare and contrast your summer reading books." Students worked on an "icebreaker" - Lost at Sea. Students ranked the importance of the survival items they salvaged from best to worst then broke out into groups to decide as a team what is the most important to least important. Tomorrow we will discuss who survived in their life raft according to the US Coastguard. ;-) Homework - none
Art 7/8 grade: Continue organizing collage items for sketchbook. May still bring collage items from home.
Advanced Art grade 8: Sketch books and portfolios still needed from some students. Please get sketch books as soon as possible. Beginning advanced study of "value." Students are working on "value" grids incorporating "texture."
