Monday, September 12, 2011

Monday, September 12

Geometry: Students began class by doing a problem solving puzzle related to line segments. We also discussed appropriate behavior in the office as part of the PBIS expectations. Finally, we completed 1.2 notes (Using Segments & Congruence), 1.2 ENTIRE worksheet is homework. We will have our first quiz on Friday.

Pre-Algebra: Today we started to talk about box-and whisker plots. We made on together. No homework.

Algebra (Graham) We did a problem solving activity today, ask your son or daughter about it. We are continuing to review MEAP type problems. I handed out the code for accessing the textbook online...try it out. Homework worksheet 1.3

Algebra (Hill):  Today we practiced converting patterns into expressions and translating verbal phrases into expressions. Homework:  Section 1.3 Page 18 Problems 3-12 odd, 15,16,17,and 31

Course 3 (Graham) We went over MEAP practice problems. We debriefed about our Bar Graphs and introduced histograms. We passed out textbooks today. I handed each student a code for accessing the book online. Try it out! Homework worksheet on Bar Graphs and Histogram

Humanities: Students shared 9-11 interviews, discussed the relationship between current and historic events and compared and contrasted four news sources in class. No homework.

Language Arts: We reviewed the Expectations for behavior during "Indoor Recess".  Vocabulary list #1 was presented, students copied the words into their "Vocabulary" section of their binder and then the definitions were discussed and written down as well.  Due to multiple assemblies and a field trip this week each hour will be at a different place in the lessons.  All will get each lesson planned and will be prepared for our Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.

Science: Today we worked on writing the "Conclusion" and "Critique/Reflection" sections of the Candy Coated Lab. This is the last day we will work on the lab in class. Homework is to complete a rough draft of the lab for the peer review on Thursday, September 15. The final draft will be due on Monday, September 19.