Friday, September 9, 2011

Friday, Sept 9

Science: Today we worked on making the graphs and writing the results section of the "Candy Coated Lab". On Monday we will complete our conclusions and critique reflection. Homework is to make sure that students have completed their candy research. See yesterday's post for a copy of the lab handout.

Geometry: Completed 1.1 notes. The rest of the 1.1 worksheet is homework (posted yesterday).

Spanish I students: vocabulary quiz next Thursday on the Etapa Preliminar words

Pre-Algebra: We finished talking about stem-and-leaf plots. Students jumped rope so that we could gather data. Homework-Make a stem-and-leaf plot with our "jump" data.

Humanities: Students shared "value interview" responses, discussed 9-11 and were introduced to a 9-11 interview they are expected to give parents this weekend. Homework is to complete the 9-11 interview. Interview questions are attached.

Algebra (Hill) Today we evaluated expressions,translated verbal phrases into expressions, and applied the order of operations. Homework: Review your notes from section 1.1,1.2,and 2.7 Have a wonder full weekend! (Graham) We practiced for the MEAP. Problems are in their homework section of their notebooks. Take a look at them. I got them from a search on Google "8th grade MEAP math problems" Lesson 1.2 on order of operations. Homework p. 10 (3-18 multiples of 3, 25,27,29,34,36) Sorry about the hassle of bringing the book home. I will get the code soon. It's good exercise ;) Have a great weekend and Go Blue!

Course 3: Finished our Bar Graphs. No homework.