Tuesday, March 17

Science: Began our unit on waves and sound by observing the motion of a pendulum. Students came up with definitions of cycle, period and frequency. We will continue tomorrow by experimenting with variables that affect the period of the pendulum. 

Geometry: Continued the Law of Sines by investigating the ambiguous case (where there could be more than one value for the length of a side of a triangle). Homework is the ambiguous case practice.

Humanities: Students checked 12.1 and began to work on 12.2 free choice in class. Homework is to complete 12.2. Chapter 12 test is next Tuesday.

RR English: Read daily. Reading logs due Monday.

RR Math: Test Friday. Homework packet is due Friday- but try and get it in early so you can use it as an extra study tool!

ELA - Students learned the connection between the Irish immigrants, indentured servitude, and the American Civil War from an Irish historian. Ms. Grund is an 8th grade parent and very knowledgeable about the true Irish story. Homework: READ! Journal entry #3.40

Technology - Students showed their Family Budget project and worked on their typing skills. 

Algebra: Graphing more parabolas using intercept form. Homework: 10.2 extension (all)