Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thursday, November 10

Science: Went over Newton's 1st & 2nd law as well as the formula for the 2nd law, practiced solving problems. Newton's 2nd Law worksheet is homework, students must be careful to use the correct units (force in Newtons (N), mass in kilograms (kg), and acceleration in meters/second/second (m/s/s)). Another hint is that acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s/s.

Geometry: Went over the 4.3 homework and 4.4 notes (proving triangles congruent by SAS & HL). 4.4 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz on Monday, November 14, Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.

Algebra (Graham): Finished up discussion about functions. We focused today on solving for a variable (section 3.8).  Homework: worksheet practicing that skill.

Algebra (Hill): Finish the graphing using function notation work sheet.

Pre-Algebra: Today we reviewed for our chapter 2 test.  It is tomorrow.

Spanish I: Vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday, Nov 14th

Language Arts: Students handed in their Reader's Journal, The Giver book, and took their final test on our novel.  Those that did not complete their test will be given time to complete it tomorrow.  All students should have an AR book to read in class tomorrow (for a grade).

Humanities: Students shared current events, reviewed chapter 3 and watched a video on the Salem Witch Trials in class. No homework.