Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Wednesday, September 19

Pre-Algebra: We went over the answers to our first quiz. We took notes in our notetaking guide on lesson 1.5. This should still be review. Homework: Worksheet 1.5 (all). I have attached the worksheet in case you don't have it at home.

Algebra: We spent much of the hour going over the quizzes and Problem Solving Workshop. We started taking notes on section 2.1. Each class was assigned parts of the notes to complete depending on where we stopped in class. I have attached a copy of the notes (click here).

Geometry: Went over 1.5 homework and took notes on section 1.6 (polygons). Homework is the 1.6 worksheet. Test on chapter 1 is Tuesday, September 25.

Science: Completed Investigation 1-A and took a Daily Science Quiz. Labs were also returned and lab corrections were discussed. Lab corrections are due on Monday, September 24. Original lab and rubric must be included with corrections.

8th ELA - In recognition of Constitution Day, students reviewed the Bill of Rights and what each Amendment means, they then imagined that aliens landed and told them that they could only keep five of the rights that our country's forefathers outlined as inalienable...they wrote in their Writer's Journals (entry #5) which five rights they would pick and why. They then discussed these rights with their table mates and came up with a consensus of what was the #1 right they could not let go. Using an online survey system, students used their cell phones to vote on the one right.  The class discussed the results of the survey. Students were then given a test prep packet on Spelling Assessments and the best strategies to use. If this packet is not completed during class it is homework to be turned in tomorrow at the beginning of class. Homework: READ! (2 Individual AR books due by Nov 2), Test Taking Strategies Spelling Assessments Packet, Journal Entry #6

Spanish I: no homework

Art 7/8: Students continue working on watercolor techniques portion of sketchbook cover. Adding of quote with marker will be discussed today.

Advanced Art grade 8: Students continue working on daily still life #1. These will be finished up this week and still life #2 will be started. Students will continue working on the value study using 2 words. This should be completed by the end of this week/early next week.

Course 3: Today we worked on mental math with variables.  We went over our quizzes from last Friday.  We started to talk about area and perimeter.  No homework.

Humanities: Students recognized Constitution Day by examining the preamble, articles and amendments to the Constitution. Homework is to complete a current event. A current event template is attached.