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