Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Geometry: Went over the 8.6 homework, the chapter 8 practice test is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Science: Jigsaw note-taking on pages 327-333. Series & Parallel Circuits worksheet is homework.
Spanish I: 2.2 test was today. The 2.2 vocab quiz must be taken on Monday, March 5th.
Pre-Algebra: We will have a quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.4 on Friday. Homework is worksheet 5.3 and 5.4 evens.
Humanities: Students shared current events in class today. No homework.
ELA: Writer's Workshop: We checked the fact note cards that students have been compiling for the last few weeks. They were supposed to have between 12 and 20 facts - the more the better. We then discussed the formulation of a thesis statement. We looked over our note cards, decided on a statement that reflects the individual student's opinion on the topic. Students then divided their facts into 3-4 piles = one pile each for their three provable points and possibly one for their opposition's viewpoint. We discovered if any of our information was unusable for our point of view and if we needed to find more backup for one provable point. We will start organizing our information on Friday, so we need to be sure to have a good thesis statement, three clear provable points in that thesis statement, and at least three facts for each of their provable points. TKM: Packet for chapters 16-18 due tomorrow - there are three pages due complete for this chapter section.Tech: We reviewed what each student has not turned for Moodle Modules 1 and 2. All Moodle assignments are due by Friday. If you have questions as to what the students are doing in Moodle please have them login with you. The icon with the hand holding a piece of paper is an assignment that is to be turned in. Check that assignment to see if your student has submitted the assignment, if not they need to.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 28
Geometry: Went over the 8.5 homework, 8.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Spanish 1: 2.2 test is tomorrow. Study your 5 oral questions, the written part about giving personal information on yourself, the verbs "ir" and "estar", how to tell time, and the question words.
ELA- With the amazing movie "Red Tails" field trip, we only met for part of 6th hour and 7th hour. I distributed computers from the COW and students were given time to research. Homework: Between 12 and 20 note cards are due tomorrow. TKM Chapters 16-18 questions and vocabulary are due on Thursday.Tech: We did not meet today - Module 2 is due by Friday.
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Spanish 1: 2.2 test is tomorrow. Study your 5 oral questions, the written part about giving personal information on yourself, the verbs "ir" and "estar", how to tell time, and the question words.
ELA- With the amazing movie "Red Tails" field trip, we only met for part of 6th hour and 7th hour. I distributed computers from the COW and students were given time to research. Homework: Between 12 and 20 note cards are due tomorrow. TKM Chapters 16-18 questions and vocabulary are due on Thursday.Tech: We did not meet today - Module 2 is due by Friday.
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 27
Don't forget to bring your own lunch for our field trip tomorrow to see "Red Tails".
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Geometry: Completed the 8.5 & 8.6 notes (properties of trapezoids, kites and a review of quadrilaterals), 8.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Electric Current" and caught up on notes. Students were also given an opportunity to work on quiz corrections, which were due at the end of the hour today.
Spanish: A review packet for 2.2 test was passed out today and is due by Wednesday. The 2.2 test is this Wednesday, February 29th.
Humanities: Students received test grades, reviewed chapter 11 and discussed current events in class. No homework.
ELA: Students worked on their reading, chapter questions, and vocabulary for TKM Chapters 16-18. Packet section due on Friday - I am at meetings on Thursday. Don't forget tomorrow bring a bagged lunch as we are going to the "Red Tails" Movie and will return after lunch. Writer's Workshop: Persuasive Research - 12-20 note cards with a fact each are due by Wednesday. I will be checking for notes before we begin our next step in organization.
Tech (Kennedy): Module one was due prior to break, but I extended the due date to today. We started Module 2 and all tasks and forums are due by Wednesday. Mrs. Weiss will be in class on Thursday to distribute Career Cruising passwords and logins. We will be using this online program for all of the projects coming up so please check it out with your student.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 5.4. Homework is worksheet 5.4, #17-25 and 27. Quiz on 5.1 - 5.4 is on Thursday.
Algebra (Graham): We did an experiment today to show exponential growth. Homework was a 1/2 sheet review of section 8.3.
Technology (Graham): There are only 2 more work days left for the "Lesson" projects. The projects are due on Friday!!
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Geometry: Completed the 8.5 & 8.6 notes (properties of trapezoids, kites and a review of quadrilaterals), 8.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Electric Current" and caught up on notes. Students were also given an opportunity to work on quiz corrections, which were due at the end of the hour today.
Spanish: A review packet for 2.2 test was passed out today and is due by Wednesday. The 2.2 test is this Wednesday, February 29th.
Humanities: Students received test grades, reviewed chapter 11 and discussed current events in class. No homework.
ELA: Students worked on their reading, chapter questions, and vocabulary for TKM Chapters 16-18. Packet section due on Friday - I am at meetings on Thursday. Don't forget tomorrow bring a bagged lunch as we are going to the "Red Tails" Movie and will return after lunch. Writer's Workshop: Persuasive Research - 12-20 note cards with a fact each are due by Wednesday. I will be checking for notes before we begin our next step in organization.
Tech (Kennedy): Module one was due prior to break, but I extended the due date to today. We started Module 2 and all tasks and forums are due by Wednesday. Mrs. Weiss will be in class on Thursday to distribute Career Cruising passwords and logins. We will be using this online program for all of the projects coming up so please check it out with your student.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 5.4. Homework is worksheet 5.4, #17-25 and 27. Quiz on 5.1 - 5.4 is on Thursday.
Algebra (Graham): We did an experiment today to show exponential growth. Homework was a 1/2 sheet review of section 8.3.
Technology (Graham): There are only 2 more work days left for the "Lesson" projects. The projects are due on Friday!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, February 17
Have a wonderful week off next week!
Science: Completed investigation 14-A (Voltage and current in series and parallel circuits) and worked on quiz corrections. Quiz corrections are due on Monday, February 27, click here for the quiz correction sheet.
Geometry: Investigated medians of trapezoids using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Click here for an applet to further investigate this theorem Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes. The chapter 8 test will be Friday, March 2.
Spanish I: Your 2.2 unit test will be on Wednesday, February 29th. Your 2.2 vocab quiz will need to be taken any day from Monday, February 26th-Friday, march 2nd. Take home all your study packets to be ready for these assessments.
ELA: Students took their TKM chapters 10-15 quiz. We then had time to work on our Persuasive Research papers. Students should have 12-20 note cards with facts about their topic. When we return we will be formulating a thesis statement and organizing our facts into an outline.
Tech (Kennedy): We had a scare with Moodle not working....but we got it back :) Module 1 Part 2 should be complete by the time we return from break.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 11, corrected tests and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a wonderful break.
Algebra (Graham): Classwork was front side of a worksheet simplifying exponents. If the work wasn't finished in class, then it is homework. Have a great break!
Technology (Graham): Lesson projects are due March 2. Have a great break!
Science: Completed investigation 14-A (Voltage and current in series and parallel circuits) and worked on quiz corrections. Quiz corrections are due on Monday, February 27, click here for the quiz correction sheet.
Geometry: Investigated medians of trapezoids using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Click here for an applet to further investigate this theorem Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes. The chapter 8 test will be Friday, March 2.
Spanish I: Your 2.2 unit test will be on Wednesday, February 29th. Your 2.2 vocab quiz will need to be taken any day from Monday, February 26th-Friday, march 2nd. Take home all your study packets to be ready for these assessments.
ELA: Students took their TKM chapters 10-15 quiz. We then had time to work on our Persuasive Research papers. Students should have 12-20 note cards with facts about their topic. When we return we will be formulating a thesis statement and organizing our facts into an outline.
Tech (Kennedy): We had a scare with Moodle not working....but we got it back :) Module 1 Part 2 should be complete by the time we return from break.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 11, corrected tests and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a wonderful break.
Algebra (Graham): Classwork was front side of a worksheet simplifying exponents. If the work wasn't finished in class, then it is homework. Have a great break!
Technology (Graham): Lesson projects are due March 2. Have a great break!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16
Science: Today we worked on investigation 14-A (building series and parallel circuits and measuring current and voltage in these circuits). Quizzes will be returned tomorrow. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 8.4 worksheet and took the 8.1-8.4 quiz. Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes.
ELA: Students discussed TKM chapters 13-15 and completed their packets. I then allowed them time to study their vocabulary words for tomorrow as the quiz is for Chapters 10-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued on in Module 1 Part 2. After reading articles and viewing more videos they commented on safety concerns related to internet use.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Homework is worksheet 5.3, # 1-23 odds.
Spanish I: Study your written answers and your questions for the 2.2 test.
Algebra (Graham): Homework p. 515 (3-48 multiples of 3)
Technology (Graham): Moodle: Module 1 Globalization questions are due tomorrow.
Geometry: Went over the 8.4 worksheet and took the 8.1-8.4 quiz. Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes.
ELA: Students discussed TKM chapters 13-15 and completed their packets. I then allowed them time to study their vocabulary words for tomorrow as the quiz is for Chapters 10-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued on in Module 1 Part 2. After reading articles and viewing more videos they commented on safety concerns related to internet use.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Homework is worksheet 5.3, # 1-23 odds.
Spanish I: Study your written answers and your questions for the 2.2 test.
Algebra (Graham): Homework p. 515 (3-48 multiples of 3)
Technology (Graham): Moodle: Module 1 Globalization questions are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15
Permission slips for the February 28th field-trip to see "Red Tails" are due on Friday to your 1st hour teacher!
Science: Took the electricity quiz, no homework. We will be building parallel and series circuits tomorrow and Friday in class.
Geometry: Went over the 8.3 worksheet and took notes on 8.4 (rhombuses, rectangles & squares). 8.4 worksheet is homework, 8.1-8.4 quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Today we worked with adding and subtracting fractions. This should be review. Homework is worksheet 5.2, 1 - 29 odds, 60 and 31.
ELA: Students reviewed evaluating websites and using Easybib.com for their bibliography. We then concentrated on getting 12-20 facts down on note cards. We will organize them after break. Homework: Chapters 13-15 packet due tomorrow. Quiz on TKM chap 10-15 and vocabulary on Friday.
Tech (Kennedy): Module 1 Part 2 graphic organizer due today and students will begin the second assignment today, Cyber communication and examples and benefits of Internet use in school.
Spanish I: No home work today
Algebra (Graham): We finished up properties of exponents today. Homework is from section 8.3 page 506. 4th hour had problems 28-42 evens. 7th hour problems 12-42 evens.
Technology (Graham): Students are working on their "Teach a Lesson" projects (which are due March 2). I am really impressed so far. We also watched a video clip and read an article on Globalization. Answers to questions pertaining to those are due on Friday. (Article and questions can be found on Moodle, Module 1).
Science: Took the electricity quiz, no homework. We will be building parallel and series circuits tomorrow and Friday in class.
Geometry: Went over the 8.3 worksheet and took notes on 8.4 (rhombuses, rectangles & squares). 8.4 worksheet is homework, 8.1-8.4 quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Today we worked with adding and subtracting fractions. This should be review. Homework is worksheet 5.2, 1 - 29 odds, 60 and 31.
ELA: Students reviewed evaluating websites and using Easybib.com for their bibliography. We then concentrated on getting 12-20 facts down on note cards. We will organize them after break. Homework: Chapters 13-15 packet due tomorrow. Quiz on TKM chap 10-15 and vocabulary on Friday.
Tech (Kennedy): Module 1 Part 2 graphic organizer due today and students will begin the second assignment today, Cyber communication and examples and benefits of Internet use in school.
Spanish I: No home work today
Algebra (Graham): We finished up properties of exponents today. Homework is from section 8.3 page 506. 4th hour had problems 28-42 evens. 7th hour problems 12-42 evens.
Technology (Graham): Students are working on their "Teach a Lesson" projects (which are due March 2). I am really impressed so far. We also watched a video clip and read an article on Globalization. Answers to questions pertaining to those are due on Friday. (Article and questions can be found on Moodle, Module 1).
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 14
Science: Students used the jigsaw method to take notes on pages 318-320 & 323-325 (series & parallel circuits). Quiz tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 worksheet and completed teh 8.3 notes (proving quadrilaterals are parallelograms). 8.3 worksheet is homework. 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
Humanities: Students took chapter 10 test in class today. No homework. I will be attending a conference at Oakland Schools tomorrow. If you have any questions, I will be returning on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Spanish I: Ex 16 and 17 pg 136. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students began making note cards for their Persuasive Research paper. The COW worked well for us and we got some great information to back up our opinions. For a good solid argument I am expecting students to have 12-20 note cards for their project. Homework: TKM Chapters 13-15 and packet due Thursday. Friday quiz is chapters 10-15 (two weeks worth of chapters and vocabulary). FYI: I am still open at lunch for students to use the listening stations, I have only had two days with students taking advantage of this opportunity.
Tech (Kennedy): Moodle assignment M1P1 Technology Essay was due today. We began reviewing basic Technology terminology and the chart for M1P2 is due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): We spent the hour going over 8.1 and 8.2. Our homework is 8.2 (evens). Also, I gave them a half sheet of challenge problems to do. This is tough stuff. Students are going to need to spend time on this!
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 worksheet and completed teh 8.3 notes (proving quadrilaterals are parallelograms). 8.3 worksheet is homework. 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
Humanities: Students took chapter 10 test in class today. No homework. I will be attending a conference at Oakland Schools tomorrow. If you have any questions, I will be returning on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Spanish I: Ex 16 and 17 pg 136. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students began making note cards for their Persuasive Research paper. The COW worked well for us and we got some great information to back up our opinions. For a good solid argument I am expecting students to have 12-20 note cards for their project. Homework: TKM Chapters 13-15 and packet due Thursday. Friday quiz is chapters 10-15 (two weeks worth of chapters and vocabulary). FYI: I am still open at lunch for students to use the listening stations, I have only had two days with students taking advantage of this opportunity.
Tech (Kennedy): Moodle assignment M1P1 Technology Essay was due today. We began reviewing basic Technology terminology and the chart for M1P2 is due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): We spent the hour going over 8.1 and 8.2. Our homework is 8.2 (evens). Also, I gave them a half sheet of challenge problems to do. This is tough stuff. Students are going to need to spend time on this!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 13
WEAR RED, PINK, OR PURPLE tomorrow for Valentine's Day Spirit Points.
Science: Practiced calculating Ohm's Law (Click here for more practice!) and watched on quick on video on Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms) and started discussing 8.3. Homework is 8.2 worksheet, 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
ELA: Students were given the hour to read TKM chapters 13-15 and complete the chapter section of their packet. Chapters 13-15 are due Thursday. Homework: Read and complete chapters 13-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students were given the time to review and complete their Moodle assignment on Globalization - M1P1 - and their typing test was checked from Friday. All previous posts and assignments are due by the end of the hour.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their Chapter 4 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students worked on a study guide for the chapter 10 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Study guide with sample essay answers is attached.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Page 498 11-33 odd
Algebra (Graham) We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.
Technology (Graham): The new project was introduced today. Students are asked to create a lesson for any subject using technology. We discussed multiple-intelligences and the need to address them in this project. The project is due March 2.
Science: Practiced calculating Ohm's Law (Click here for more practice!) and watched on quick on video on Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms) and started discussing 8.3. Homework is 8.2 worksheet, 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
ELA: Students were given the hour to read TKM chapters 13-15 and complete the chapter section of their packet. Chapters 13-15 are due Thursday. Homework: Read and complete chapters 13-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students were given the time to review and complete their Moodle assignment on Globalization - M1P1 - and their typing test was checked from Friday. All previous posts and assignments are due by the end of the hour.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their Chapter 4 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students worked on a study guide for the chapter 10 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Study guide with sample essay answers is attached.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Page 498 11-33 odd
Algebra (Graham) We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.
Technology (Graham): The new project was introduced today. Students are asked to create a lesson for any subject using technology. We discussed multiple-intelligences and the need to address them in this project. The project is due March 2.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 10
Science: Today we completed the notes that we started yesterday and began Investigation 13-B, testing resistance and mystery resistors using Ohm's Law. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 8.1 worksheet and learned how to construct figures using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Homework is to complete the 8.2 notes.
Humanities: Students checked 10.3 and began to work on 10.4 summaries in class. Homework is to complete 10.4 summaries. Homework folders are due Monday. Chapter 10 test is on Tuesday.
Algebra(Graham): Started chapter 8. Homework is to finish the notes. Have a great weekend.
Algebra (Hill): Finish Practice problems worksheet 8.1
ELA: Students read quietly, asked questions about yesterday's work on note taking and we did class discussion for Chapters 10-12 of TKM.
Tech (Kennedy): Students worked on their Globalization essay (at least 5 paragraphs) which is due Tuesday, 2/14
Geometry: Went over the 8.1 worksheet and learned how to construct figures using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Homework is to complete the 8.2 notes.
Humanities: Students checked 10.3 and began to work on 10.4 summaries in class. Homework is to complete 10.4 summaries. Homework folders are due Monday. Chapter 10 test is on Tuesday.
Algebra(Graham): Started chapter 8. Homework is to finish the notes. Have a great weekend.
Algebra (Hill): Finish Practice problems worksheet 8.1
ELA: Students read quietly, asked questions about yesterday's work on note taking and we did class discussion for Chapters 10-12 of TKM.
Tech (Kennedy): Students worked on their Globalization essay (at least 5 paragraphs) which is due Tuesday, 2/14
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9
Science: Jigsaw notetaking on pages #306-311. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 7 test and kitchen work triangle projects. Students may correct mistakes on these projects for additional credit. We also went over the 8.1 notes (angle measures of polygons), 8.1 worksheet is homework.
ELA: Students reviewed good internet research habits and then used the COW to choose which of their topics/opinions are most viable for their Persuasive Research Papers. In other words, which of their topics of choice will have the most back-up and will be most easily researched. Homework: TKM chap 10-12 due Friday, there will be no quiz this week as I am at Oakland Schools tomorrow.
Tech (Kennedy): Students moved on to Moodle Module 1 - we watched a video packed with facts about the impact of globalization and the advances of technology. They will continue with this module reading multiple articles and watching other videos and commenting in forums on the topic of globalization. Tuesday, February 14, a paper about globalization is due...all is posted on the Moodle online classroom.
Humanities: Students checked 10.2 section assessment, were introduced to 10.3 and began to work on 10.3 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 10.3 guided notes.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test today. Take home problem solving test (attached) due tomorrow morning! Don't forget!!
Spanish I: 1) Vocab quiz on 2.2 must be taken tomorrow if you have not yet taken it. 2) There will be a quiz on Monday on telling time. 3) Today we did exercises #12 and #13 on pg 134. This is due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We started to review for our chapter 4 test. They should do the back of their chapter 4 review for homework. Test is Monday.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 7 test and kitchen work triangle projects. Students may correct mistakes on these projects for additional credit. We also went over the 8.1 notes (angle measures of polygons), 8.1 worksheet is homework.
ELA: Students reviewed good internet research habits and then used the COW to choose which of their topics/opinions are most viable for their Persuasive Research Papers. In other words, which of their topics of choice will have the most back-up and will be most easily researched. Homework: TKM chap 10-12 due Friday, there will be no quiz this week as I am at Oakland Schools tomorrow.
Tech (Kennedy): Students moved on to Moodle Module 1 - we watched a video packed with facts about the impact of globalization and the advances of technology. They will continue with this module reading multiple articles and watching other videos and commenting in forums on the topic of globalization. Tuesday, February 14, a paper about globalization is due...all is posted on the Moodle online classroom.
Humanities: Students checked 10.2 section assessment, were introduced to 10.3 and began to work on 10.3 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 10.3 guided notes.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test today. Take home problem solving test (attached) due tomorrow morning! Don't forget!!
Spanish I: 1) Vocab quiz on 2.2 must be taken tomorrow if you have not yet taken it. 2) There will be a quiz on Monday on telling time. 3) Today we did exercises #12 and #13 on pg 134. This is due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We started to review for our chapter 4 test. They should do the back of their chapter 4 review for homework. Test is Monday.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 8
Science: Used the multimeter to take current measurements of a circuit with a dimmer switch. No homework.
Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test, no homework.
Spanish I: Vocab 2.2 quiz must be taken by this Friday. Both vocab packets are due by Friday. Today we did exercise #9 and 11 on pg 132. These are due by tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on scientific notation. Today we worked with negative powers of 10. Homework is worksheet page 203, #18-21,25-30,33,35.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test tomorrow. Also, there will be a take home problem solving test given tomorrow. It is due Friday morning, before first hour!
Algebra (Hill): Test Tomorrow on chapter 7. Test Tips: review online at www.classzone.com, study your notes, finish the even numbers in your chapter 7 practice test A, or just pick out problems from each section in the book to test you skills. BRING YOUR CALCULATOR! Online Textbook access code is 2683852-10
Technology (Graham): All work is due on Friday! [Career Forward modules 1,2,4; career reflection paper; finish Moodle module 0]
Humanities: Students turned in 10.2 section assessment and shared current events in class. No homework. Homework folders due Monday.
Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test, no homework.
Spanish I: Vocab 2.2 quiz must be taken by this Friday. Both vocab packets are due by Friday. Today we did exercise #9 and 11 on pg 132. These are due by tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on scientific notation. Today we worked with negative powers of 10. Homework is worksheet page 203, #18-21,25-30,33,35.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test tomorrow. Also, there will be a take home problem solving test given tomorrow. It is due Friday morning, before first hour!
Algebra (Hill): Test Tomorrow on chapter 7. Test Tips: review online at www.classzone.com, study your notes, finish the even numbers in your chapter 7 practice test A, or just pick out problems from each section in the book to test you skills. BRING YOUR CALCULATOR! Online Textbook access code is 2683852-10
Technology (Graham): All work is due on Friday! [Career Forward modules 1,2,4; career reflection paper; finish Moodle module 0]
Humanities: Students turned in 10.2 section assessment and shared current events in class. No homework. Homework folders due Monday.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 7
Science: Students took notes on pages 302-305. Circuit diagrams are homework.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Homework is the Chapter 7 review, odds only. Students are encouraged to SHOW THEIR WORK on tomorrow's test!
Humanities: Students reviewed 10.1 notes, read 10.2 and began to work on 10.2 section assessment in class. 10.2 section assessment and current events are due tomorrow.
Algebra 1(Hill): Homework page 479 2-30 even
Algebra (Graham): We did review stations today in class. Homework is a practice test. Our chapter 7 test is on Thursday.
Technology (Graham): Assignments are all due on Friday: Career Forward (modules 1, 2, 4), Finish Moodle Module 0- Career Reflection paper
ELA: Students read student examples of Persuasive Research Essays, we then discussed different topics that would be viable statements to use for their papers. We then sifted through our journal entries and chose a few different topics to research tomorrow. Homework: TKM packet chapters 10-12 due Thursday.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued in Moodle Module 0, we started a Technology Log that will track our tech use in school. We then took a technology Quiz to check our knowledge based on the Michigan standards for Technology.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Homework is the Chapter 7 review, odds only. Students are encouraged to SHOW THEIR WORK on tomorrow's test!
Humanities: Students reviewed 10.1 notes, read 10.2 and began to work on 10.2 section assessment in class. 10.2 section assessment and current events are due tomorrow.
Algebra 1(Hill): Homework page 479 2-30 even
Algebra (Graham): We did review stations today in class. Homework is a practice test. Our chapter 7 test is on Thursday.
Technology (Graham): Assignments are all due on Friday: Career Forward (modules 1, 2, 4), Finish Moodle Module 0- Career Reflection paper
ELA: Students read student examples of Persuasive Research Essays, we then discussed different topics that would be viable statements to use for their papers. We then sifted through our journal entries and chose a few different topics to research tomorrow. Homework: TKM packet chapters 10-12 due Thursday.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued in Moodle Module 0, we started a Technology Log that will track our tech use in school. We then took a technology Quiz to check our knowledge based on the Michigan standards for Technology.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, February 6
Science: Did our first jigsaw not-taking for the electricity unit on pages 298-30. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the Law of Sine & Cosine homework, students are reminded that in order to earn credit they must at least ATTEMPT each problem, which involves writing at least something done as evidence of an attempt. Leaving a problem completely blank does not prove to me that the problem has been attempted. Chapter 7 practice test is homework.
Spanish I: First part of vocab quiz 2.2 is this week. You must take it by this Friday.
ELA : students were given the hour to read, define vocabulary words, and fill out their TKM packet. Listening stations were loaded on to the classroom computers and a "Lunch Listening" sign-up was placed at the front of the room on the "FYI" board, students are welcome to come at lunch and listen to TKM. Homework: Read, Chapters 10-12 due Thursday
Tech (Kennedy): Moving right along in Moodle, students began their "Applying Technology Skills" and posted to a forum (this is their fourth forum to date).
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 9, were introduced to chapter 10 and began to take notes on 10.1 in class. Homework is to complete 10.1 notes.
Algebra (Graham): Assigned Pre-test Warm-up for homework. We will have our chapter 7 test on Thursday and a take-home problem solving quiz on Thursday, as well. Take-home is due on Friday!
Technology (Graham): Career Finder (module 2). Workplace reflection - due on Friday.
Pre-Algebra: Today we talked about scientific notation. Homework is worksheet page 207, #13-17,22-24,31,32.
Geometry: Went over the Law of Sine & Cosine homework, students are reminded that in order to earn credit they must at least ATTEMPT each problem, which involves writing at least something done as evidence of an attempt. Leaving a problem completely blank does not prove to me that the problem has been attempted. Chapter 7 practice test is homework.
Spanish I: First part of vocab quiz 2.2 is this week. You must take it by this Friday.
ELA : students were given the hour to read, define vocabulary words, and fill out their TKM packet. Listening stations were loaded on to the classroom computers and a "Lunch Listening" sign-up was placed at the front of the room on the "FYI" board, students are welcome to come at lunch and listen to TKM. Homework: Read, Chapters 10-12 due Thursday
Tech (Kennedy): Moving right along in Moodle, students began their "Applying Technology Skills" and posted to a forum (this is their fourth forum to date).
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 9, were introduced to chapter 10 and began to take notes on 10.1 in class. Homework is to complete 10.1 notes.
Algebra (Graham): Assigned Pre-test Warm-up for homework. We will have our chapter 7 test on Thursday and a take-home problem solving quiz on Thursday, as well. Take-home is due on Friday!
Technology (Graham): Career Finder (module 2). Workplace reflection - due on Friday.
Pre-Algebra: Today we talked about scientific notation. Homework is worksheet page 207, #13-17,22-24,31,32.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday, February 3
Science: We completed Investigation 13-A, which involved taking circuit measurements in a circuit with a dimmer switch. Midterm results were returned to students and we went over the midterm exam.
Geometry: Went over the 7.7 homework and took notes on the law of sine and cosine. Homework is page 491 #1-7. Chapter 7 test is Wednesday.
Spanish I: Oral questions quiz on Monday if you did not already have it yesterday or today. First part of 2.2 vocab quiz can be taken any day next week before Friday, Feb 10th, on the 16 words you were given yesterday. Work on the vocabulary practice packet to get ready for it.
Humanities: I will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday. Students will have work for 9.2 on Thursday and 9.3 on Friday. If students choose, they can earn rarely offered extra credit by completing chapter 9 assessment by Monday.
Algebra (Graham): We finished up Chapter 7 today with graphing systems of inequalities. Homework is the first 4 problems (front side only) of a graphing worksheet, and to finish up the story problems worksheet they received yesterday. Have a great weekend!
Algebra (Hill): Finish your take home story problem quiz for Monday. Some of the problems are tricky to solve so don't put it off till Sunday night. As always credit will be given for any valid attempt on a problem as long as you show your work. Have a great weekend!
Technology (Graham): Presented our "6 Words" . They were very cool.
ELA - Students took their TKM chapters 7-9 quiz, then moved on to work on their Persuasive Research Essays. For Day 6 of the Writer's Workshop, students revisited the articles we read on Wednesday and located the opposing view. Three out of four of the articles were for raising the driving age so students needed to find in that article the place where the author acknowledged the other side's view. They then practiced writing statements that were for and against specific "teen issues", and finally they looked back at the views they wrote about on Wednesday and found specific facts that disproved the opposing view. It is important that they recognize that there is an opposing view to their opinion, and also be able to find facts that "debunk" the opposing view. Homework: Read
Tech (Kennedy): Students took a typing test (hand covered) on Typingweb.com. They then cleaned up and completed any Moodle Assignments from the week that are not completed. Assignments due this week:
Rule of the e Road - Forum Post
Copyright Challenge Quiz certificate printed and handed in
Applying a Process of Information Literacy - Assignment Questions & Information turned in
Finding My Place in the World - Managing Your Career - Forum Post
Applying Technology Skills and Information - Building Computer Skills - Forum Post
This can all be viewed from home as Moodle is a web-based online classroom program.
Geometry: Went over the 7.7 homework and took notes on the law of sine and cosine. Homework is page 491 #1-7. Chapter 7 test is Wednesday.
Spanish I: Oral questions quiz on Monday if you did not already have it yesterday or today. First part of 2.2 vocab quiz can be taken any day next week before Friday, Feb 10th, on the 16 words you were given yesterday. Work on the vocabulary practice packet to get ready for it.
Humanities: I will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday. Students will have work for 9.2 on Thursday and 9.3 on Friday. If students choose, they can earn rarely offered extra credit by completing chapter 9 assessment by Monday.
Algebra (Graham): We finished up Chapter 7 today with graphing systems of inequalities. Homework is the first 4 problems (front side only) of a graphing worksheet, and to finish up the story problems worksheet they received yesterday. Have a great weekend!
Algebra (Hill): Finish your take home story problem quiz for Monday. Some of the problems are tricky to solve so don't put it off till Sunday night. As always credit will be given for any valid attempt on a problem as long as you show your work. Have a great weekend!
Technology (Graham): Presented our "6 Words" . They were very cool.
ELA - Students took their TKM chapters 7-9 quiz, then moved on to work on their Persuasive Research Essays. For Day 6 of the Writer's Workshop, students revisited the articles we read on Wednesday and located the opposing view. Three out of four of the articles were for raising the driving age so students needed to find in that article the place where the author acknowledged the other side's view. They then practiced writing statements that were for and against specific "teen issues", and finally they looked back at the views they wrote about on Wednesday and found specific facts that disproved the opposing view. It is important that they recognize that there is an opposing view to their opinion, and also be able to find facts that "debunk" the opposing view. Homework: Read
Tech (Kennedy): Students took a typing test (hand covered) on Typingweb.com. They then cleaned up and completed any Moodle Assignments from the week that are not completed. Assignments due this week:
Rule of the e Road - Forum Post
Copyright Challenge Quiz certificate printed and handed in
Applying a Process of Information Literacy - Assignment Questions & Information turned in
Finding My Place in the World - Managing Your Career - Forum Post
Applying Technology Skills and Information - Building Computer Skills - Forum Post
This can all be viewed from home as Moodle is a web-based online classroom program.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2
Science: Today we continued investigation 13-A and learned how to use a multi-meter to measure current and voltage. Lab corrections are due on Monday.
Geometry: Quizzes were returned, we went over the 7.6 homework and the 7.7 notes (solving right triangles). Homework is the 7.7 worksheet. Chapter 7 test is Wedensday.
Humanities: I will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday. Students will have work for 9.2 on Thursday and 9.3 on Friday. If students choose, they can earn rarely offered extra credit by completing chapter 9 assessment by Monday.
Spanish I: Make 12 digital clocks and write the time in Spanish. Each clock must have a different time (they cannot all be one o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock...etc). This is due tomorrow. Oral questions test (on the 16 questions we have been practicing) is tomorrow or Monday. You can choose when.
Pre-Algebra: We continued with negative exponents. Homework- worksheet 4.6, odds.
Algebra (Graham): Kids did great on their quizzes! We talked today about special systems-ones that have no solutions and ones that have infinitely many solutions. Homework is worksheet 7.5 all.
Technology (Graham): Continued to work on our Moodle Career Cruising. Tomorrow students are going to present their life story in 6 words. I'm really excited to see them.
Geometry: Quizzes were returned, we went over the 7.6 homework and the 7.7 notes (solving right triangles). Homework is the 7.7 worksheet. Chapter 7 test is Wedensday.
Humanities: I will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday. Students will have work for 9.2 on Thursday and 9.3 on Friday. If students choose, they can earn rarely offered extra credit by completing chapter 9 assessment by Monday.
Spanish I: Make 12 digital clocks and write the time in Spanish. Each clock must have a different time (they cannot all be one o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock...etc). This is due tomorrow. Oral questions test (on the 16 questions we have been practicing) is tomorrow or Monday. You can choose when.
Pre-Algebra: We continued with negative exponents. Homework- worksheet 4.6, odds.
Algebra (Graham): Kids did great on their quizzes! We talked today about special systems-ones that have no solutions and ones that have infinitely many solutions. Homework is worksheet 7.5 all.
Technology (Graham): Continued to work on our Moodle Career Cruising. Tomorrow students are going to present their life story in 6 words. I'm really excited to see them.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 1
Geometry: Went over the 7.5 homework and the 7.6 notes (sine and cosine ratios, the students learned SohCahToa!). Homework is to complete the 7.6 worksheet. Chapter 7 test is on Wednesday, February 8.
Science: Investigation 13-A parts 1-4, building simple circuits and comparing insulators and conductors. We will continue this investigation tomorrow and Friday. I am hoping to have all of the midterm scores by Friday.
ELA: Students discussed valid reasons to back up their opinion. We read several articles and discussed the validity of reasons given for the arguments. We then practiced backing up arguments (whether we agreed with it or not) and then practiced with the topics we discussed yesterday. Homework: TKM journal chapters 7-9
Tech: We continued with our Moodle coursework. Students used their notetaking skills learned yesterday while viewing videos on "Career Forward" network.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 9 and shared current events in class. No homework. ***I will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday. Students will have work for 9.2 on Thursday and 9.3 on Friday. If students choose, they can earn rarely offered extra credit by completing chapter 9 assessment by Monday.
Pre-Algebra: We worked with negative integers. Homework-worksheet 4.6, # 1-28 evens....skip 20 and 22. Do #21 instead.
Science: Investigation 13-A parts 1-4, building simple circuits and comparing insulators and conductors. We will continue this investigation tomorrow and Friday. I am hoping to have all of the midterm scores by Friday.
ELA: Students discussed valid reasons to back up their opinion. We read several articles and discussed the validity of reasons given for the arguments. We then practiced backing up arguments (whether we agreed with it or not) and then practiced with the topics we discussed yesterday. Homework: TKM journal chapters 7-9
Tech: We continued with our Moodle coursework. Students used their notetaking skills learned yesterday while viewing videos on "Career Forward" network.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 9 and shared current events in class. No homework. ***I will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday. Students will have work for 9.2 on Thursday and 9.3 on Friday. If students choose, they can earn rarely offered extra credit by completing chapter 9 assessment by Monday.
Pre-Algebra: We worked with negative integers. Homework-worksheet 4.6, # 1-28 evens....skip 20 and 22. Do #21 instead.
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