Monday, September 20, 2010

Monday, September 20 (F Day)

International Day of Peace Celebration

Science (Hours 4 & 6): "Get to know your Science Book" activity, students also choose either a traditional textbook or E-Book to bring home. These books should stay AT HOME please. We also began our first jigsaw notes.

Geometry: Took the 1.1-1.4 quiz and took notes on 1.5 (Angle Pair relationships). 1.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 1 test is Tuesday, September 28.

ALGEBRA Hours 2 and 4. 1.3 p. 18, 1-29 odd, 31, 33. Took quiz over 1.1, 1.2, 2.7


Social Studies: Students shared current events, were introduced to the "meeting of the three worlds," and completed atlas work in class. Homework is to complete the reading from chapter 1.1.

LA - Students were to have completed their rough drafts for today. They then did peer conferencing and started on their next draft. This applies to only hours 2,4,6 since today was an F day. Homework - Finish draft #2

Technology - Assessment on the Buzzwords Database will be given on Either "C" Thursday, or "D" Friday - which ever day is my next meeting with students.  All students have their database completed and should have a hard copy in their Technology Folder on Assessment Day.

8th grade band practice cards will begin on Tuesday and will be due each "A" day.  Band handbook contracts need to be signed and returned to Mr. Bosma by Thursday.