Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wednesday, January 28

8th Grade Privileges Letter must be signed by a guardian and returned by Friday.

Science: We began our unit on electricity by building basic circuits and testing different materials for conductivity. While this first day may seem basic, students were pushed to extend their understanding of these simple circuits to produce energy flow diagrams.


Geometry: Worked on proofs related to parallelograms for 5-2. Homework is the sides and angles of parallelograms handout. Quiz Friday.


ELA - RW Day 4 - Students looked for the Sign-Post "Aha Moment" in their reading for today. Homework: Journal Entry # 3.08 and Read chapter 8. Technology - Students worked on and turned in their Netiquette Essay on Google Classroom. When done they are to continue their Touch Typing review on Typing Web.

Chinese: Assignment due tomorrow, please check the class blog.


RR English:
Read every evening
Reading log is due Monday, February 2, 1015
parents must sign reading logs

RR Math:
A section of math should be completed each night
Math packet is due Monday, February 2, 2015
TEST: Monday, February 2, 2015


Algebra: Quiz tomorrow covering sections 8.1-8.2. Homework: 3 questions from ISN and review worksheet (evens only)


Pre-Algebra: Today we started the Chapter 4 Review. Students had the hour to complete this and ask questions. This is due tomorrow. The Chapter 4 Test is on Friday, January 30. Extra practice is available at my website (Textbook Resources, Chapter 4). This site will check the answer for the student and tell them if they are right or wrong. I will post answers to the review Thursday night on my website. http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework

Humanities: Students checked their notes and began to outline papers for projects due Monday. Homework is to finish an outline for the project.

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