Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thursday, September 23 (C Day)

Science (1st & 3rd Hour): We practiced  using the Ladder method  for conversions of metric units. Jigsaw notes pages 13-16. Scientific process homework is due tomorrow (see yesterday's post for a link to the worksheet).

Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 1.6 (subtracting integers). Homework- worksheet 1.6, evens only.

LA  (3rd Hour)- Today students practiced reading strategies for the MEAP. They read certain selections and answered questions relevant to the reading. Monday 9/27 students will be taking their "writing process" quiz. Homework: reading their Accelerated Reading book.

Social Studies: Students shared current events and completed atlas work in class. 1.3 section assessment is due tomorrow.

Advanced Art grade 8: Students have transferred drawings onto larger grid. Today we will "shatter" them by adding line. Then onto adding value.


Art 7/8: Collaged sketch books due today and tomorrow!

Technology Periods 1,3,5: Students received their first assessment worth 4 points.  Attached is the Crossword and Rubric that is to be turned in with their printed Buzzwords Database.