Wednesday, March 27

Science: watched "Raging Planet - Lightning". No homework

Geometry:Took notes on 10.1 (Properties of circles), homework is 10.1 worksheet.

Course 3: We worked on percent increase and decrease. Homework is worksheet 7.5, #2-12 evens, and 21-24.

Tech 8 (Stein): Using functions in Excel.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students continued on their monthly budget sheet. Those who were finished with their car costs added in the cost of food.  Homework: No homework. *We will continue working on this project after break, so we have plenty of time to continue quality research. Discussion topics: How much does it cost the average adult (aged 19-50) to eat each month? Did this surprise you?

ELA - Students continued learning how to "Persuade" (like they need that :) with Writer's Workshop Day 3. We viewed multiple articles and a video on the controversial topic of raising the driving age. We found reasons each reporter gave and discussed how to refute the opposing side's view.

video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txx85sytDeU

article - http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/debate/index.asp?article=d0508

article - http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/10/national/main4433994.shtml

article - http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-09-09-teen-drivers_N.htm

We then reviewed validity of resources resulting from an online search on this topic. I urged students to do a little research over the break to see if their argument or topic was valid and had enough research to back it up or if it was more of a flimsy topic.

Humanities:Students presented their editorial cartoons and discussed current events in class. No homework.

Spanish 1: No homework over break, except study vocab and verbs for the test on April 12th. 

Tuesday, March 26

Science: Presented circuit projects, no homework!

Geometry: Discussed tessellations assignment. No homework!

Pre-Algebra: We are finishing up our Scale Model Projects (due by Thursday) and starting probability. 

Algebra: We did a review of section 9.1 (which we discussed 1st semester) and combined 9.2-9.4 which is multiplying polynomials.  Remember FOIL!!!  (First - Outside - Inside - Last).  Students received a big packet (seems big, but will not take too long to do) which is due Tuesday 4/9.  I have attached a copy. 

Humanities: Students worked on political cartoons in class. Homework is to complete political cartoons.  Remember, students are expected to have research, the cartoon and a written explanation of the cartoon (and issue) by tomorrow.

Spanish I: No homework, other than studying for the test on April 12th

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked to finish finding their monthly car costs today.  I continued doing an individual check of research.  I also showed students how to begin their budget using a basic template on Microsoft Excel. Homework: No homework. *We will continue working on this project after break, so we have plenty of time to continue quality research.  Discussion topics: According to the budget sheet, how much money do you have left once you factor in your housing, your utilities, and your car?

ELA - Students turned in their Journals today for a Summative Assessment grade (as the in school entries were part of either Reader's Workshop or Writer's Workshop).  We continued on with our Persuasive Research Writer's Workshop and spoke about Point of View.  We read "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!", The Lost Generation (video on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRG4ySdi_aE) and read "If games had come before books http://odewire.com/52301/if-games-had-come-before-books.html. Attached is the Teaching Point and the activity for Day 2. Homework: READ! 4 more books due for 4th Marking Period (one will be a Historical Fiction read in class)

Tech 8 (Stein): Modifying and formatting cells and working with tabs in Microsoft Excel.

Monday, March 25

Science:Today was the last project work day, final projects (circuits and paper) are due tomorrow. 

Geometry: Investigated tessellations, homework is to complete the tessellation activity (pg. 616-618). 

ELA - Students started their next Writer's Workshop today, they should enjoy this one!  Persuasive Research, students pick a controversial topic, research it, and write a paper backing their opinion. AR quizzes were due today, hope everyone got theirs in, I had a few emails of students admitting they put it off until the end and aren't done yet. Homework: Journal entry 36 (Journals are due tomorrow, counted and table of contents complete with 36 journal entries)

Spanish I: Begin studying your verbs on the 2.3 study guide for the test after the break.

Tech 8 (Stein): We learned how to modify cells, row and columns in Microsoft Excel. The link to the video and step-by-step exercise we did in class is on edmodo.com.

Course 3: Today we worked on finding the percent of increase or decrease of two numbers.  Homework is 5 story problems involving percent of change.  Most students finished in class.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked to find their monthly car costs today, factoring in gas, oil changes, car washes, and insurance.  I began checking in with individual student progress today.  I will continue to do this tomorrow. Homework: No homework. * We will continue working on this project after break, so we have plenty of time to continue quality research.  Discussion topics: Did you have sufficient evidence for all of the numbers you have found so far?

Pre-Algebra: We worked on our scale model projects.  Projects are due on Thursday.

 

Algebra: We took our Chapter 8 test today.  No homework.

Friday, March 22

Geometry: Took the chapter 9 test, no homework.

Science: Project work day for the "What is Safe" circuit project. Attached is the project planner and rubric. Monday will be another project work day, final projects are due on Tuesday!

Spanish I: Menus are due today. If you were in March Madness, it is due Monday.

Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz today over sections 6.1 to 6.4.  Students were allowed to use their notes.  Scale Model Project is due next Wednesday.

Algebra: We did review stations today in class.  Attached are both reviews (chapter 8 practice test and review stations) and the answers to the review stations. Chapter 8 test on Monday.

 

Course 3: We worked on making candy bars 3,4 or 5 times their original size.  Of course we at them afterwards:).  March Miracles.  No homework.

ELA - Students were encouraged to bring a novel to class this week to catch up on their AR books (4 total due Monday).  Grammar Packet 4.8-4.9 due Monday. Homework: Grammar Packet and READ  

Humanities: Students turned in homework folders, shared current events, and were introduced to westward expansion in class. No homework.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students continued to find utilities costs and print out proof.  It seems some students are rushing the tasks and will need to redo work to find sufficient evidence to prove the costs are appropriate. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: How much will you lively spend on heat/gas each month?

Tech 8 (Stein): Created basic formulas in Microsoft Excel to convert currency.

Thursday, March 21

Science: Took the Electricity unit test. Homework is to work on projects and come prepared for tomorrow's project work day. Monday is another project work day, project & paper are due on Tuesday, March 26.

Geometry: Went over the practice test. Homework is to study for tomorrow's test!

Course 3: We took our quiz on lessons 7.1 - 7.4.  We then worked on a proportion sheet in class.  No homework. 

Spanish I: Menus are due tomorrow.

Tech 8 (Stein): Finished learning keyboarding shortcuts and started working with Microsoft Excel (cell basics).

Humanities: Students took our "Jackson Quiz," and shared current events in class. No homework.

Pre-Algebra: We talked about scale drawings today.  This will help them with their Scale Model projects that are due next Thursday (Wednesday for those going on vacation early).  Homework:  6.6 Practice (multiples of 3).  I have also attached a copy of the Scale Model Project.

Algebra: We spent the hour preparing for our test on Monday.  I have attached the 2 reviews (Review Stations & Practice Test) that students have received or will be receiving.  No official homework tonight.  Go Blue!

ELA - Students were encouraged to bring a novel to class this week to catch up on their AR books (4 total due Monday).  Grammar Packet 4.6-4.7 were handed out today and are due Monday. Homework: Grammar Packet READ and Journal entry #34

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked to find a home and calculate the monthly mortgage or rent payment.  If they finished and printed their evidence, they began researching average monthly utility payments for gas, heat, cable, internet etc... Homework: No homework. Discussion topics:

How much does your house cost per month?

Wednesday, March 20

Science: Went over the Electricity Test Review, test is tomorrow. Friday and Monday are project work days, "What is Safe" project is due on Tuesday, March 26.

Geometry: Went over the 9.7 homework and worked on the chapter 9 practice test. Homework is to finish the practice test. Chapter 9 test is Friday. 

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students determined the ages of their children.  Based upon their income and their children, students began looking for housing for rent or to own.  They continued to print out information to support their findings.  Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: How old are your children?  How many bedrooms do you need to have in your home?

Spanish I: Exercises #12,13, &14 pg 156, Study 2.3 vocab (part 2) for a quiz tomorrow. The vocab packet that goes with these words is also due tomorrow.

Course 3: We did review for our quiz tomorrow.

Tech 8 (Stein): We finished up the brochures and turned them in via Edmodo. We started looking at keyboarding shortcuts.

Humanities: Students checked chapter 12 assessment and reviewed the good and bad of Andrew Jackson. Homework is to study for our "Jackson Quiz."  The one question is: "Was Andrew Jackson a good president?  Why?/Why not?" You must provide a minimum of three supporting details for your argument. Current events are due tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra: We continued our discussion of similar and congruent figures.  Homework: 6.5 (all)-(attached). Students should also be working on their Scale Model Project.

 

Algebra: We started reviewing today.  We did a graphic organizer to summarize the chapter.  Homework is Chapter 8 Practice Test (attached)

ELA - We finished with the sample common assessment that the District has asked us to pilot.  The IRRB - Informational Reading and Research-Based Argument Essay Writing Performance Assessment.  This may not be made up at home.  If students missed Monday, yesterday or today  they will need to come in at lunch to make it up or forgo the sample all together, it is not critical or graded.  It is meant to be a pre and post test - I will be taking a sample of each class to the next Department meeting to assess if this is a good indicator of our student's skills/knowledge.Remember: AR books/quizzes are due Monday, March 25th.  No late submissions this marking period. I am open every lunch for students to work, take AR quizzes, or read.Homework: READ! Journal #33

Tuesday, March 19

Science: Played Jeopardy to review for Thursday's test and continued to work on the review that was started yesterday. The review is due tomorrow. Friday and Monday are project work days, "What is Safe" project is due on Tuesday, March 26.

Geometry: Went over the 9.6 homework and took notes on 9.7 (dilations), homework is the 9.7 worksheet. Chapter 9 test is Friday. 

Spanish I: Finish conjugating the 26 verbs on pg 167. Due tomorrow. Study 2.3 vocab (part 2) for a quiz on Thursday, March 21st. The vocab packet that goes with these words is also due the same day.

ELA - We continued with the sample common assessment that the District has asked us to pilot.  The IRRB - Informational Reading and Research-Based Argument Essay Writing Performance Assessment.  This may not be made up at home.  If students missed yesterday or today (or will miss tomorrow) they will need to come in at lunch to make it up.  This will not be graded as it is meant to be a pre and post test - I will be taking a sample of each class to the next Department meeting to assess if this is a good indicator of our student's skills/knowledge. Remember: AR books/quizzes are due Monday, March 25th.  No late submissions this marking period. I am open every lunch for students to work, take AR quizzes, or read. Homework: READ! Journal #32

Tech 8: Worked on brochures.

Humanities: Students checked 12.4 and continued to work on chapter 12 assessment in class. Homework is to complete chapter 12 assessment. Current events and Jackson quiz are due Thursday.

Pre-Algebra: Homework: 6.4 Practice B (evens only)

Algebra: Homework: Chessboard and Radium Decay problems Chapter 8 test is next Monday!

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students found out if they are married or divorced, what their spouse's occupation is and how many kids they have.  They should have printed the income for both themselves and their spouse and figured their take-away income after taxes are taken out.  Homework: No homework Discussion topics: What is your monthly income after taxes are taken out?

Course 3: Today we worked on decimals, fractions, and percents.  Homework is worksheet 7.4, evens + 25 & 26.

Monday, March 18

Click here for the information that was presented at the Cedar Point Parent Meeting.

Science: Began working on the review for the Electricity Test, which is due on Wednesday. Students should also be working on the "What is Safe?" circuit project. Alarms and buzzers are NOT required for this project and students had the opportunity to take lights and wire from Mrs. Petersen last week and can still get these supplies in class today. The only supplies they would require at home are a battery, tape and tin-foil. Thursday, March 21- Test. Friday, March 22 & Monday, March 25 project work days. Tuesday, March 26 final projects are due. 

Geometry: Went over the 9.5 homework and took notes on 9.6 (symmetry). Homework is the 9.6 worksheet. Chapter 9 Test will be Friday.

Spanish I: Study 2.3 vocab (part 2) for a quiz on Thursday, March 21st. The vocab packet that goes with these words is also due the same day. Research Mexican/Spanish food for your menus

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: We began our family budget project.  Students selected their occupation, they picked a city to live in, and they calculated their monthly wages based on the city and occupation. Student loans were also calculated if necessary. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What is your monthly income before considering your spouse or child support?

Humanities: Students worked on 12.4 section assessment in class.  If finished, students began to work on chapter 12 assessment. 12.4 section assessment is due Tuesday. Chapter 12 assessment is due Wednesday. 

Course 3: Our lesson was on percents and proportions.  Homework is worksheet 7.3, odds.

Pre-Algebra: No homework.  If students would like to re-take chapter 8 test, they must come this week at lunch-room 205.

Algebra: We started exponential growth.  4th and 7th hour no homework.  5th and 6th have the last problem of the notes to finish for homework.

Friday, March 13

Pre-Algebra: We finished our "Which is the Orange-ist" activity.  Super impressive thinking.  Homework is some graphing of linear equations.

Algebra: We did an activity on exponential growth today.  The only homework is the equation solving worksheet (on Wednesday's) blog.  Check out the Screen Chomp below to review the 2 exit slip problems we did on Wednesday.  Have a great weekend. Here's my ScreenChomp video!

Science: Most classes worked on the "What is Safe?" project. 4th hour finished the notes and got the static worksheet (other classes got this earlier this week). Static worksheet is due on Monday.

Tech 8: Worked on brochures that are due Tuesday. They will have the hour Monday to work on them as well. Check edmodo.com for the rubric and additional information.

Geometry: Started to learn how to use the TI-Inspire calculators. 

Humanities: Students checked 12.3 and current events in class. No homework.

ELA - Students were given the hour to read and catch up on AR books, just over a week to complete all 4 (3 independent books and TKM).  We will be doing a sample "on the spot" writing activity next week.  Please try and be sure your student is in school, as if they miss one day (Mon, Tues, and/or Wed) they will miss a crucial part of the instruction. Homework: READ!

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: Students found fun facts on what can be insured.  We then viewed some family budget projects from former students.  We will begin the family budget project on Monday. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What city do you hope to live in for the family budget project?

Spanish: Norup won the dance in Chicago thanks to AJ McBee and Brendan Radtke. Three cheers for our Spanish dancers!!

Course 3: We do not have homework today.

Thursday, March 14

8th Graders Visited the Museum of African American History Today

Science: Finished the Electricity notes, Electric Charge and Static Electricity worksheet is homework (due Monday).

Spanish I: Study 2.3 vocab (part 2) for a quiz on Thursday, March 21st. The vocab packet that goes with these words is also due the same day. Chicago people: Remember you are meeting me at the school tomorrow at 5:30 am. 

Humanities: We enjoyed our field trip today. Homework is to complete 12.3 free choice and a current event for tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 13

*Please remember to pack a lunch for the field trip tomorrow.

March Miracle entry forms are due Friday, March 15.

Science: Completed Investigation 15-A (Electric Charge) and collected circuit plans. Quiz corrections are due on Friday, if students are going to Chicago then they should turn in their corrections on Friday. 

Geometry: Went over the 9.5 notes (Compositions of Transformations) and quizzes were returned. 9.5 worksheet is homework. 

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked on typing and explored some other websites. Homework: No homework.  No class tomorrow because of the field trip Discussion topics: How many words can you type per minute?

Humanities: Students practiced and performed our historical poetry in class.  Students also had an opportunity to work on 12.3 free choice in class. 12.3 and current events are due Friday.

Spanish I: Study 2.3 vocab (part 2) for a quiz on Thursday, March 21st. The vocab packet that goes with these words is also due the same day.

Tech 8 (Stein): Watched a video on planning and designing a publication. Viewed an example and created a hard copy rough draft of the college research brochure. All links, documents and the rubric are available on www.edmodo.com. Brochures are due Tuesday, March 19.

Pre-Algebra: We worked on an activity today.  No homework.

Algebra: Today we went over our quizzes from Monday,  did some review problems from 8.3,  and introduced Friday's activity.  No homework today.  I tried to attach the equation solving assignment that is due on Monday (hope it works).

ELA - Students graded their Grammar Chapter 4 Lesson 3 (4.3) Linking Verbs and Predicate Words.  Then began working on their next lesson 4.4 Principal Parts of Verbs.  This is a concept that is being or has been taught in Spanish as well so it should be fairly easy :)  When they completed the assignment they were given the rest of the hour to read.  As always I am open at lunch for any clarification or a quiet reading environment. Homework: Grammar 4.4, READ! Journal entry #29. Remember all AR quizzes are due Monday, March 25th, the last day of the marking period is the 28th (a half day)

Course 3: Today we worked on decimals fractions and percents.  No homework. 4th hour-hw-worksheet 7.1, all.

Tuesday, March 12

Science:Took notes on AC/DC and how electricity is transmitted to homes. Circuit plans are due tomorrow!

Geometry: Took the chapter 9 quiz, homework is 9.5 notes.

ELA - Students turned in TKM books, and yesterday's Grammar Packet.  Today we looked at Grammar 4.3 Linking Verbs and Predicate Words - due tomorrow.  If students finished their grammar they were encouraged to read their AR books, quizzes are due by Monday, March 25th. Please give me until the end of this week to finish grading projects, it is slow going. Homework: Grammar 4.3, READ, Journal entry #27

Humanities: Students reviewed 12.1 and 12.2, and began working (in groups) on poems to be presented in class tomorrow. Homework is to finish poems for tomorrow. Current events are due Friday.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: We continued to brainstorm elements for our family budget project.  Students contributed ideas for "disaster days" "extra expenses" and "bonus days".  We will begin our family budget unit next Monday.  Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: If you could pick any city to live in from the list we produced, what would it be, and why?

Course 3: Today we started to talk about ratios and rates.  Homework is worksheet 7.1, all.  4th hour took the chapter 11 test today.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: Homework:  6.3 practice (#3,6,8,11,13,15,19,23,26,28)

 

Algebra: Scientific notation.  Homework:  p. 515 (3-48 multiples of 3) Also, we have a crazy hard equation solving worksheet which is due on Monday.

Monday, March 11

Geometry: Went over the 9.3 homework and took notes on 9.4 (rotations). Homework is 9.4 worksheet (odds only). Chapter 9 quiz is tomorrow.

Science: Quizzes were returned and quiz corrections were discussed, except for 3rd hour (they will get them back tomorrow). We then discussed the "What is Safe" project  and students were shown examples of past projects. 

Spanish I: Study for the 2.3 vocab quiz (part 2) on March 21st. The 2.3 vocab packet (part 2) is also due that day.

Humanities: Students checked 12.1 and shared current events in class today. Homework is to read and summarize 12.2.

ELA - Students were encouraged to bring a novel to class this week to catch up on their AR books (4 total due this marking period).  Grammar Packet 4.1-4.2 due tomorrow. Homework: Grammar Packet READ and Journal entry #27

Course 3: Students took the chapter 11 test today.  No homework. 4th hour will review today.  Test is tomorrow.

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: Students began by taking the school survey for improving the cafeteria.  We then began talking about the family budget unit and brainstorming items to consider when planning a budget for a family for a month.  Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What expenses did we discuss that were new or surprising to you?

Pre-Algebra: We worked on proportions today.  Homework:  6.2B evens only

Algebra: We took a short quiz today.  Homework:  1/2 sheet reviewing multiplying by powers of 10 and 8.3A (evens only)

Friday, March 8

Science: Took a quiz on the electricity unit. No homework. 

Geometry: Went over the 9.2 homework and took notes on 9.3 (reflections), homework is the 9.3 worksheet. 9.1-9.4 quiz is on Tuesday.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students finished their college presentations today.  Once they finished, they worked on Nitrotype. Homework: No homework Discussion topics: What was your overall feeling about the college research projects?

Spanish I: The 2.3 quiz (part 2) will be on Thursday, March 21. The 2.3 (part 2) worksheet is due then.

Course 3: All classes except for 4th hour have a test on Monday.  Extra review starts on page 636 of their textbook.  4th hour test is on Tuesday.

Thursday, March 7

Geometry: Today we used a variety of applets to explore reflections. http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U139

Science: Only 2nd and 3rd hour met today and took notes on page 330-333.

Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 11, brainstormed current events and watched a video on westward expansion in class. Current events are due tomorrow.

Spanish I: Work on the 2.3 vocab packet part 2. This won't be due until the 2.3 quiz (part 2) that won't be for a few weeks.

Pre-Algebra: Started our Chapter 8 test.  No homework!

Algebra: Did not meet today.  Remember the quiz for 8.1/8.2 is on Monday.

ELA - Students presented projects on a voluntary basis, then read for the rest of the hour.  Many students have not read anything other than To Kill a Mockingbird and still have 3 more individual books to read before the end of the marking period.  The due date for AR quizzes is March 25!  Please get your students reading!

 

Homework: READ!!!!!! Make sure your Personal Journal has at least 26 entries.

Wednesday, March 6

Science: Completed Investigation 14-A (Series and Parallel Circuits) and went over Ohm's Law homework from Friday. Homework is the Series and Parallel worksheet. Electricity quiz is on Friday.

Geometry: Took notes on 9.2 (matrices) and checked the 9.1 worksheet. Homework is the 9.2 worksheet (front only). Quiz on Tuesday. 

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students presented their college/university Prezi to the class. Homework: College Presentations will continue tomorrow and Friday - if needed. Discussion topics: Did the presentations today engage you as someone in the audience?  What strong elements did the presentation have?  Where could they have improved?

Spanish I: If you didn't finish the quiz today, then you will finish it tomorrow. The new vocab packet 2.3 (part 2) will be due next week (date not set yet)

Course 3: Today we did stations to review for our chapter 11 test on Monday.  This is a very big chapter.  Encourage your children to come in for help if they need it. No homework.


Humanities: Students checked chapter 11 assessment and worked with groups to present interesting facts from chapter 11 to the class. No homework. Current events are due Friday.

ELA - Students viewed the final part of To Kill a Mockingbird we compared and contrasted the book and the movie, noticing how many characters are different, some scenes didn't happen in the book and did in the movie, and vice versa. Students were allowed to work on their projects, take or retake the AR quiz for TKM. Homework: Journal entry #26 - READ 1/2 Day tomorrow, I will only see AM classes.

Pre-Algebra: Homework:  Chapter 8 review.  We have a test tomorrow.

Algebra: We continued our work with section 8.2.  Homework:  worksheet 8.2. Quiz on Monday

Tuesday, March 5

Parent Teacher Conferences are Wednesday & Thursday

Science: Mrs. Kettner's class did investigation 14-A, all other classes took notes on series and parallel circuits. No homework, lab corrections will be passed back tomorrow. Quiz on Electricity Friday!

Geometry: Took notes on section 9.1 (translations and vector notation) and chapter 8 tests (98% Average!) were returned. 9.1 worksheet is homework, 9.1-9.4 quiz will be on Tuesday, March 12.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students began presenting their college/university Prezi to the class. Homework: College Presentations will continue Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Discussion topics: Did the presentations today engage you as someone in the audience?  What strong elements did the presentation have?  Where could they have improved?

Spanish I: My blog is working again, so remember to check it every day for a more in depth detail of daily lessons Study for the 2.3 quiz (part 1) tomorrow. Remember that the vocab packet 2.3 and sentences are due tomorrow.

Humanities: Students worked on chapter 11 assessment in class. Chapter 11 assessment is due tomorrow. Current events are due Friday.

Pre-Algebra: Homework:  6 graphing problems. Test on Thursday

 

Algebra Worked on dividing exponents.  Homework:  worksheet 8.2 (all). Quiz next Monday covering sections 8.1/8.2

Course 3: Today we worked on graphing equations using the slope and the y-intercept.  We also started to review for our chapter 11 test on Monday.

Monday, March 4

Science: Investigation 14-A (Series, parallel and short circuits) completed in class. Mrs. Kettner's class took notes on series & parallel circuits.

Geometry: Took the chapter 8 test.

Humanities: Students checked tests, 11.1 and 11.2 in class. Students also began to work on 11.3 section assessment and/or extra credit work in class. Homework is to complete 11.3. Current events are due Friday.

Spanish I: 2.2 test is tomorrow. 2.3 quiz (part 1) is on Wednesday (and the 2.3 vocab packet and sentences are due)

ELA - Students viewed the first part of To Kill a Mockingbird we compared and contrasted the book and the movie, noticing how many characters are different, some scenes didn't happen in the book and did in the movie, and vice versa. Students were allowed to work on their projects, take or retake the AR quiz for TKM. Homework: Journal entry #24 - READ PROJECTS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY (Rubric and Directions are attached).

Course 3: Today we continued to work on graphing using the m and the b of an equation.  m=slope and

b=y-intercept. Homework is worksheet 11.7, 2 -14.

Pre-Algebra: Graphing packet is due tomorrow.

 

Algebra: We finished talking about 8.1.  Homework:  8.1 (side B or C)  evens only.  [Attached]

Friday, March 1

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students had "fun fact Friday" in which they looked up fun facts on colleges/universities.  They then worked the rest of the hour on their college research projects. Homework: College Presentations will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week Discussion topics: What fun facts did you learn about a college/university?

Geometry: Went over the chapter 8 practice. Chapter 8 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 8 test is Monday.

Science: Went over the notes and investigation from this week along with some observations of the affects of voltage and and resistance on current. Finally, students watched a video on Ohm's Law and did some practice calculating Ohm's Law (click here for the website). Homework is the Ohm's Law worksheet.

ELA - Students took their TKM AR quiz (due by the end of the day).  They were then given the rest of the hour to start on their next AR book (a total of 4 books due for this marking period) and/or work on their final projects for TKM (due Wednesday). Homework: READ! Click here for the rubric and directions for the project. 

Spanish I: I moved the 2.2 test to Tuesday, March 5th and the 2.3 quiz to Wednesday, March 6th to give us more time to practice. The review sheet handed out today is due on Monday, March 4th. The 2.3 vocab packet and sentences are now due on Wednesday, March 6th.

Pre-Algebra: Students received a copy of their grades today.  Any missing assignments are due on Monday.  Homework:  Graphing packet.

 

Algebra: We started rules of exponents.  We will finish the notes on Monday.  Homework:  The 10 problems on the last page of the notes.