Science: Groups practiced making waves based on specific characteristics and calculated the speed of their waves. Quiz on Wednesday, April 20.
Algebra: 5th hour only today- more factoring!! There will be a Chapter Test next Tuesday (4/19)
LA - Today was C day so I only met with one 8th grade class. We read the short story "The Necklace" - and discussed it's story elements. Students were assigned their historical novels yesterday. The boys are to read Ch1 in "With Every Drop of Blood" and the girls are to read Ch 1-3 "In my Father's House." Book discussion will continue tomorrow. HW - Reading their novels and studying for their test on Tuesday 4/19.
Spanish I and Spanish 8 vocabulary test on Wednesday, April 20th
Pre-Algebra: Students worked on their scale drawings all hour. No homework.
Art 7/8 grade: Students are working on "Color Collision." We talked about organic/free-form/abstract/natural shapes. Students are creating a design using these kinds of shapes. Then, using watercolors, they will blend colors to form secondary and tertiary colors. The final design will be based on color theory.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students continued working on their monochromatic chair collage. Black marker was demonstrated today.
Technology: Students worked on the "Investigate" section of their Design Folder for the Family Budget. The check date is tomorrow. The next section "Plan" consists of a short narrative essay explaining how the student is going to present their Family Budget and a rough draft of their project. This section is due April 25th.
Social Studies: Students discussed CNN student news and shared current events in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
