AR QUIZ POINTS ARE DUE 11/2!!
**All missing assignments, extra credit and quiz retakes are due 11/2 - Students must see me AT LEAST 24 hours in advance to request a quiz retake (1 per quarter).
Monday, October 31, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Your costumes were fabulous.
Remember, this is the last week of this marking period. Tomorrow you will have your Exit Ticket (quiz grade) on the first 12 perfect squares and their square root.
Today, we reviewed finding the approximate square roots of a given number without using a calculator. This will be on your quiz this Thursday. We also completed Investigation 2.3 today. We found the length of the side of a square by first finding the area of the square then taking the square root of the area.
Notes (including warm up, notes on finding a square root without a calculator, notes on investigation and completed labsheet): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vbjl1clhSWDQ2R0U/view?usp=sharing
Homework: page 29 (38-40)
Spanish 2
Students took notes on ser vs. estar and completed practice activities. The quiz will be on Thursday at the end of class.
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Students should have through their Critique written in rough draft form on their lab planners. They have more class time today and tomorrow for typing their labs in Google Classroom.
Homework: Final Lab write ups are due by midnight, this Wednesday, November 2nd. This assignment should be submitted electronically through Google Classroom. The rubric and hand-drawn graphs should be stapled and turned into the folder during class.
Coming up: Unit 1 test on November 10, 2016. Study guides will be handed out this week but students are encouraged to begin reviewing all their materials from their notebooks and binder in preparation for the test.
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students turned in IB proposals and had a second day of review for our "Causes of the Revolution" assessment tomorrow.
-Homework is to study for the assessment.
Canvasser 10.31.16 Monday
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in, you may do so tomorrow for late points. Your new reading logs are due Monday ( 11.7.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Blue group can finish workbook pages (week 4, day 1) if not completed in class, red group finished their homework/test corrections. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Friday ( 11.11.16) the math test will also be on Friday ( 11.11.16)
*Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Friday, October 28, 2016
Geometry
Classwork: Completed our discussion of Rotations applying what we know about rotations and slopes of perpendiculars to discover rotation rules in the coordinate plane.
Homework: Rotation Practice #5-10
Coming Soon! Rotation Quiz Tuesday. Unit 2 Test Friday, November 4
Math 8 - Stone
It was so wonderful meeting so many parents at conferences. 20 students visited Mrs. Graham during lunch today and in class there was participation all around! The students are showing they are fired up to learn.
Today, we completed Investigation 2.2. We spent time using strategies to find the square root of numbers that are not perfect squares. We did this without using a calculator to prepare for our quiz next week.
Homework: Page 29 (5-7)
Next Friday is the end of the marking period. We will have two opportunities to improve our grades. We will have an Exit Ticket on the first 12 perfect squares and we will have our first quiz for this unit on Investigation 2. Remember, we will not be using a calculator or notes on the quiz. We will be practicing in class so make sure you are on task!
Have a great weekend!
Ramin - ELA
Today students presented their symbolism projects for The Giver. We also discussed an extra credit opportunity - this optional assignment is due Monday. It is posted to Google Classroom if needed. Progress reports were given to students whose parents I did not see at conferences. All missing work/retakes are due by Wednesday.
Spanish 2
Students presented their travel agency conversations today in class and watched a short video about El día de los muertos. They do not have homework over the weekend.
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students reviewed for our Causes of the Revolution test on Tuesday.
-A review for the test is on Ms. Steins website found at the top of the blog.
-Homework is to study for the test and to complete the IB project proposal.
-Project proposal outline be found on my blog post from 10-27.
Canvasser 10.28.16 Friday
Happy Friday!
RR ELA- Readings logs are due Monday ( 10.31.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week! Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days.
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages ( day 1,week4) if not completed in class, the blue group finished their homework/test corrections. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Friday ( 11.11.16) the math test will also be on Friday ( 11.11.16)
*Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Greer - 8th-Grade Science
Greer - 8th Grade Science
How Fast Am I? labs are due at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 2.
How Fast Am I? labs are due at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 2.
Canvasser 10.27.17 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday ( 10.31.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Due to the half of day schedule there was no math class today! Students should still be studying and practicing their multiplication facts!
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students turned in their "Top 20 Causes" of the Revolution, and went to the lab to continue to research IB Project Proposals in class today.
-Students should begin to study the Top 20 terms and names for an assessment on Tuesday, November 1st.
-IB Proposals are due Monday, October 31st.
-IB Proposals should be three typed paragraphs. They can be written in first person and no citations are needed. Please use the following outline:
1st Paragraph-What problem/need in a community would you like to address? Why is this issue important to you?
2nd Paragraph-What evidence is there that this is an issue? Provide specific examples, research, websites, statistics, etc.
3rd Paragraph-If you cannot work on your first choice, what two other options would you like to work on (you do not need to provide evidence for these choices).
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Greer- 8th-Grade Science
Greer - 8th-Grade Science
Students should be working on completing the final sections of the "How Fast Am I?" lab-planners and typing the labs in Google Docs. The final document is due at 11:59 pm, on Wednesday, November 2.
Math 8 - Stone
Today we began to explore square roots in Investigation 2.2. We will complete this investigation on Friday.
Right triangle notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vWGotSFFDSzRoWVU/view?usp=sharing
Square roots notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vMm9vVEtxWHJYWFk/view?usp=sharing
Investigation notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vZmpVTEZIUVdZWkk/view?usp=sharing
Homework: page 29 (14-37)
Spanish 2
Students took the Present Progressive Quiz today and had time to work on their presentations. Presentations are due on Friday.
Geometry
Classwork: Began investigating rotations.
Homework: practice #1-4
Coming soon! Rotation quiz Monday, Transformation unit test Friday, November 4
Megan Throm
Science & Mathematics
Educator & Instructional Support Specialist
Berkley School District
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8042
mthrom@berkleyschools.org
Homework: practice #1-4
Coming soon! Rotation quiz Monday, Transformation unit test Friday, November 4
Megan Throm
Science & Mathematics
Educator & Instructional Support Specialist
Berkley School District
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8042
mthrom@berkleyschools.org
Canvasser 10.26.16 Wednesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday ( 10.31.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week! Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Students worked on homework and test corrections.
* Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
Today we completed Investigation 2.1. We used a 5 x 5 grid to find as many possible squares with varying areas as we could. This may see off, but it is helping us build our understanding of what's to come!
Homework: page 29 (1-3 and 65a) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80va29pOGl3SlV6NTQ/view?usp=sharing
Greer 8th-Grade Science
Greer - 8th-Grade Science
Each student needs to create a distance-time graph and a speed-time graph from the collected investigation data. For Wednesday, complete the three questions on "Data Analysis and Results" in the Lab Planner. Remember to bring your planner to class as we will be in the lab for typing on Wednesday. Final labs are due on Google Classroom at midnight on the evening of Wednesday, November 2.
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Students finished collecting data for their inquiry labs.
Homework: All speed and average calculations should be finished. Both graphs need to be completed on graph paper as well as the 3 parts of the data analysis in the lab planner for tomorrow. Come at lunch if you have questions!
Homework: All speed and average calculations should be finished. Both graphs need to be completed on graph paper as well as the 3 parts of the data analysis in the lab planner for tomorrow. Come at lunch if you have questions!
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students began to review the causes of the American Revolution in class.
-The following terms and names need to be dated and defined by Thursday.
The Great Awakening
The Enlightenment
French Indian War
Pontiac's Rebellion
Proclamation of 1763
Sugar Act
Committees of Correspondence
Boycott
Stamp Act
Stamp Act Congress
Declaratory Act
Townshend Act
The Liberty
Boston Massacre
Tea Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Act
Quartering Act
Sons of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty
Geometry
Classwork: Translation Quiz
Homework: None!
Coming soon: Rotation Quiz Monday; Transformation Unit Test Friday, November 4
Canvasser 10.25.16 Tuesday
RR ELA- Late logs are due today, if you did not turn one in yesterday. Your new reading logs are due Monday ( 10.31.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week! Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days.
RR Math- Students turned in their signed homework packet and multiplication sheet today.Both groups took their math test.
*Bring your AR books to class and home daily*!
Monday, October 24, 2016
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Students completed their inquiry experiments. For students who didn't have a turn, we will have one more class period tomorrow to gather data. Classes will have computers Wed, Fri, Mon-Tue for typing.
Homework: Final labs are due November 2 by 12 midnight.
Homework: Final labs are due November 2 by 12 midnight.
Math 8 - Stone
Today we completed all of Investigation 1. There will not be a quiz at the end of this investigation. We practiced using various strategies to find the area of several different irregular shapes. When finding the area, we practiced breaking the shape apart into triangles and squares. This can be a bit challenging.
Warm Up - Finding Area - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vZG5LZ3ZTZ2ZCNjA/view?usp=sharing
Blank class labsheet worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vWUNjSmFlZ0tqMnc/view?usp=sharing
Completed labsheet from class: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vWVRfTjBhUkRYUGM/view?usp=sharing
Homework: page 16 (15-25) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vLVl4V0cyZVk4dGc/view?usp=sharing
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Students continued working on their Symbolism projects for The Giver. All information for this project is posted to Google Classroom.
Homework
Read for an average of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week to achieve your AR goal.
Important Dates
W 10/26: The Giver Projects Due
W 11/2: AR Points Due
Geometry
Classwork: Continued investigating Translations.
Homework: Translation Handout
Coming Soon! Translation quiz tomorrow, Rotation quiz Monday & Transformation Unit Test Friday, November 4.
Spanish 2
Students were given time to research the Spanish-speaking city that they are using in their presentations. They also started working on their scripts. The presentations are due Friday and will be presented in front of the class.
Homework: Present Tense vs. Present Progressive Chart
Present Progressive Quiz: Wednesday, October 26
Canvasser 10.24.16 Monday
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due today, if you did not turn one in you may do so tomorrow for late points! Your new reading log will be on due on Monday ( 10.31.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Blue group can finish workbook pages ( week 3, day 4) the signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Tuesday ( 10.25.16). The math test will also be on Tuesday ( 10.25.16) your workbook pages, notes, and homework packet are great study tools!
*Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students worked on answering the following in class today. Whatever is not finished, is homework.
-Use pp 94-97 to define the following: The Great Awakening, the Enlightenment, French Indian War.
-Explain important people and/or events for each.
-Tell how each led to the American Revolution (did they change the way people thought, how? Did they bring people together, how?).
-Each definition/explanation should be about a paragraph long.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Science
Classwork: After reviewing notes, we spent time discussing the inquiry lab. Students should have the purpose, hypothesis, materials, and procedure sections of the lab planner complete for Monday. Monday/Tuesday we will be completing the experiment portion in class. Time will also be given in class for the final typing of the labs. Final labs are due November 2nd.
Homework: Bring completed portions of lab planner along with any necessary materials to class on Monday.
Homework: Bring completed portions of lab planner along with any necessary materials to class on Monday.
Math 8 - Stone
Today, we completed Investigation 1.2. In this lesson, we learned to use two points to create various shapes (square, rectangle, right triangle, and parallelogram). The square and right triangle proved to be the most difficult. We discovered that finding the distance between our original coordinates helped us to decide the distances for our missing points.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Warm Up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vZ2lrMmw3OFEya2hwdUVncy1nSHJrWUkyaE9Z/view?usp=sharing
Classwork: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vSEl6VHpGSWxrU2NEem1BNzEwRzN3NWFILUg4/view?usp=sharing
Homework: Page 14 (8-12). The attachment only has numbers 8-10. Be sure to use the book to complete 11 and 12.
Geometry
Classwork: Began investigating vectors and translations.
Homework: Translation Practice #1-9
Coming Soon! Translation Quiz Tuesday
Ramin - ELA
Today students were introduced to their final project for The Giver. They had time to begin working in class. Please see the posted Google Classroom assignment for information if absent.
Canvaseer 10.21.16 Friday Update
RR ELA- Pages 16-17 are for homework, if not completed in class. We will go over the pages Monday ( 10.24.16)
Canvasser Friday 10.21.16
Happy Friday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday ( 10.24.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages ( week 3, day 4) if not completed in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Tuesday ( 10.25.16) the test will also be on Tuesday ( 10.25.16). Your notes, workbook pages, and homework packet are great study tools!
* Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
Today, we started our new book, Looking for Pythagoras. Since it is the start of a new book, it is a good time to reflect on what worked in our last book and what did not. Make a commitment to yourself on how you want to improve as we go forward.
We completed investigation 1.1 today. We used a map of a coordinate plane to find the locations.
Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vRnp1WENNLXZYcnIyYXpPTzkwbTRlNVFkaXpJ/view?usp=sharing
Homework: page 14 (1-7) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vU0JCaXdRb09aYnVqNloxcjhfT2dNZjdqQXAw/view?usp=sharing
Packet that was assigned on Tuesday and due tomorrow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vcWlZbmtTNURlb2tlVnQ0eUpKV3NYTWszMGJn/view?usp=sharing
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Students practiced reading and interpreting distance-time graphs as well as speed-time graphs. We will review this tomorrow when I return. This does not have to be completely finished, but there should be evidence of class work accomplished.
Homework: Quiz corrections due Friday. They must be completed on the required form and turned in along with the original quiz.
Spanish 2
Students practiced the present progressive tense. There is no homework tonight.
Present Progressive Quiz- Wednesday, October 26
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Today students responded to an on-demand writing prompt on what they think the author of The Giver is trying to teach us about our society. They used evidence from the story to support their ideas.
Homework
Now that we are finished with The Giver, sure you have a new independent AR book to read. Remember to read for an average of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Important Dates
11/2: AR Points Due
Parents: If you would like to sign up for weekly Google Classroom summaries, please fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/forms/fIkL5ImYEQ6tFmfD3. For those who have already submitted their request, you should have received an email from Google to accept my Classroom invitation. Please check your Spam folders if you do not see it. The email subject line is: "Get Google Classroom email summaries."
Geometry
Classwork- Took the reflection group quiz
Homework- Reflection handout
Megan Throm
Science & Mathematics
Educator & Instructional Support Specialist
Berkley School District
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8042
mthrom@berkleyschools.org
Homework- Reflection handout
Megan Throm
Science & Mathematics
Educator & Instructional Support Specialist
Berkley School District
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8042
mthrom@berkleyschools.org
Canvasser 10.20.16 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (10.24.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Blue group can finish workbook pages ( day 3) if not completed in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Tuesday ( 10.25.16). The math test will also be on Tuesday ( 10.25.16) the workbook pages, notes, and homework packet are great study tools!
* Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Students read pages 46-50 about the different graphs of motion and took notes.
Homework: Quiz corrections due Friday
Homework: Quiz corrections due Friday
Geometry
Classwork: Completed the Inspire Graphing Calculator activity discovering the coordinate rules for reflections. We then completed the Reflection notes and continued working on the Reflection Practice.
Homework: Reflection Practice #15-24
Coming Soon! Reflection Group Quiz Tomorrow
Ramin - ELA
Be ready for your on-demand tomorrow: What do you think the author of The Giver is trying to teach us about our society?
Spanish 2
Students practiced the present progressive tense today in class.
Homework: Pg. 80 (on back of in-class speaking activity)
Present Progressive Quiz: Wednesday, October 26
a note from the PTA
8th graders
you are invited to the
TRUNK or TREAT
this Thursday, Oct. 20, 7-8:30pm
in the staff parking lot
or the cafeteria in case of rainCanvasser 10.19.16 Wednesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (10.24.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages ( day 3) if not finished in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Tuesday ( 10.25.16) the math test will also be on Tuesday (10.25.16). Your homework packet, notes, and workbook pages are great study tools!
* Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Greer - 8th Grade Science
Greer - Quizzes were returned today and directions provided for making corrections. All quiz corrections are due Friday, October 21.
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students reviewed English colonization, and were introduced to 3.5 of the text in class today.
-No homework.
Spanish 2
Students took the Unit 5 vocabulary quiz and then took notes on the present progressive tense.
Ramin - ELA
Students should finish reading The Giver tonight. Be ready to take the AR quiz in class tomorrow!
Geometry
Classwork: Continued investigating Reflections and coordinate rules for reflections.
Homework: Reflection Practice #1-8
Coming Soon! Reflection quiz Thursday, October 20
Canvasser 10.18.16 Tuesday Update
Sorry for the date confusion from the previous post. It should say 10.18.16 not 10.28.16
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: We reviewed the quiz. We also discussed our answers from the card matching distance time graph activity from yesterday. We then started a discussion about speed-time graphs and practiced reading those types of graphs.
Homework: Quiz Corrections due Friday. Use the provided form and attach it to the original quiz.
Canvasser 10.28.16 Tuesday
RR ELA- Reading logs were due yesterday, if you did not turn on in you may do so tomorrow for late points. Your new reading logs are due Monday ( 10.24.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Blue group can finish workbook pages ( week 3, day 2) if not completed in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Tuesday (10.25.16) the math test will also be on Tuesday (10.25.16).
* Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Monday, October 17, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
Today, we did stations to help review for the test on Wednesday. If you did not finish up your stations, check out the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80veFFjc0M2WGdCcnpqSnNkcVFqWjZMakt3UW1j/view?usp=sharingRemember to fill out your index card with information you would like to use during the test.
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: We discussed distance-time graphs and did a card sorting/matching activity involving stories and graphs.
Homework: "Journey to the Bus Stop" practice sheet, both sides
Geometry
Classwork: Continued investigating transformations by classifying some transformations as rigid motions. We then began to look at a specific form of rigid motion, the reflection.
Homework: None :)
Coming soon! Reflection quiz on Wednesday, October 19. Unit 1 Test Re-takes by Friday, October 21
Canvasser 10.17.16 Monday
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in you may do so tomorrow for late points! Your new reading logs are due Monday ( 10.24.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week! Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days.
RR Math- Red group can finish their workbook pages ( week 3, day 2) if not completed in class. The signed math packet and multiplication sheet are due Tuesday ( 10.25.16) the test will also be on Tuesday ( 10.25.16). Your notes, workbook pages, and homework packet are great study tools!
* Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Friday, October 14, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
Happy Friday! Today we created a concept map of our book Thinking with Mathematical Models. We will have two days to review for the unit test, which will be on Wednesday. Quiz corrections are due on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Geometry
Classwork: Today we began Unit 2- Transformations & Rigid Motions. This unit will lay the groundwork on which congruence and similarity is based. Unit 1 tests were also returned and test retakes were discussed.
Homework: Transformations & Rigid Motions Practice #1-15
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Daily Science then open note quiz.
Homework: Students need to finish their distance-time practice sheet and/or graph of investigation 1-B data, if not finished in class.
Coming up: We will be discussing distance-time and then speed-time graphs in preparation for our first inquiry lab: How Fast Am I? Students will be given time in class to conduct their investigation as well as computer time to start their lab write ups.
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students continued to work on Colony Assessments in class today.
-Students received a rubric for this assessment yesterday had two class periods to begin work.
-Assessments are due Monday.
Canvasser 10.14.16 Friday
Happy Friday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday ( 10.17.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days. Students took their grammar quiz today.
RR Math- Blue group can finish workbook pages ( week 3, day 1) if not completed in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Tuesday ( 10.25.16) the math test will also be on Tuesday ( 10.25.16). The homework packet, notes, and workbook pages are great study tools!
* Bring your AR books to class and home everyday!*
Have a wonderful weekend!
Science-Wilcox-Thursday
We reviewed the graded speed homework then discussed and practiced reading distance-time graphs. Quiz Friday
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
We finished our first book. We worked on Investigation 5.2 today.
Homework: Additional Practice Packet https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vcmFEQmc1NTd0VkU/view?usp=sharing
Monday 10/17: Quiz corrections due
Wednesday/19: Unit Test
Wednesday and Thursday: Conferences
Spanish 2
Students learned and practiced ordinal numbers today in class.
Homework: "Descubre 1: Unit 5" for 10 minutes on Conjuguemos
Canvasser 10.13.16 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (10.17.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days! The grammar test will be Friday ( 10.14.16)
RR Math- The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Tuesday (10.25.16) the math test will also be on Tuesday (10.25.16) . Your notes, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools! The red group can finish workbook pages ( week 3 day 1) if you did not complete it in class. The blue group worked on finishing their homework and test corrections.
* Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
Today, we started investigation 5.1, which focuses on ratios. Be careful, ratios can be trickier than they appear.
Notes from today are in the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vYUtNVmc1dXFQc3FVODFEMURkakJlRkdxS0Ew/view?usp=sharing
Classwork/homework: Page 119 (1-14, 16, 18)
Geometry
Unit 1 Test! Students need to complete the construction portion of the review, if they haven't already done so, for homework.
Science-Wilcox
Classwork: Reviewed notes from yesterday regarding units and distance/time graphs. Discussed speed, how to calculate speed and the relationship between distance, speed, and time. Reviewed problem solving boxes and practiced graphing independent vs. dependent variables.
Homework: Quiz moved to Friday, October 14th because of the Fun Run on Thursday during various class times. Quiz will be open note, 25 points, with corrections.
Ramin - ELA
Students have begun reading The Giver by Lois Lowry as part of our unit on science fiction. A workshop & reading schedule has been posted to Google Classroom for reference.
Canvasser 10.11.16 Tuesday
RR ELA- Reading logs were due yesterday, if you did not turn one in you may do so tomorrow for late points. The new reading logs are due Monday (10.17.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days.
RR Math- Students worked on their homework packet and test corrections.
* Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students checked 3.3 and began to work on 3.4 in class.
-Students should have had time to make good progress on 3.4 in class. There will be some time to finish on Thursday, if students do not have time to complete the assignment at home due to the holiday.
Monday, October 10, 2016
Math 8
We took Check-up #2 today and were given the opportunity to re-take the equation solving exit ticket from last week.
You should have previewed Investigation 5.1 after the check-up. Please also check Family Access to see if you are missing any assignments.
8th grade PE assignment 10/10
Physical Education
8th grade Assignment
Compare and contrast the following:
- PE flag football field and a regulation football field.
- A kick off and a punt in flag football.
- Three rules used in a PE flag football game to a regulation football game (excluding kick off, punts and field dimensions).
Criteria
- Essay should be informative and 1-2 pages in length.
- Double check your spelling.
- A typed paper is preferred but you may hand write it. Must be legible.
This homework is due on Friday, Oct. 14.
You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.
Geometry
Classwork: Went over the review for tomorrow's test. Students had the opportunity to correct the review and ask questions.
Homework: Practice for tomorrow's test. Good study habits include doing much more than just looking over one's notes/homework assignments. Students must PRACTICE what they are doing. Look back to Friday's blog for some proof practice, these links help to think about good study habits.
Spanish 2
Students practiced vocabulary for Unit 5.
Homework: Pg. 49 Vocab. Practice
Vocabulary Quiz: Tuesday, October 18
Canvasser 10.10.16 Canvasser
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Students turned in their reading logs today. If you did not turn in your reading log, you may do so tomorrow for late points! The new reading log will be on due on Monday (10.17.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Students turned in their math packet and multiplication sheet today. If you did not turn one in you may do so tomorrow for late points. Students took their math test today!
* Bring your AR books to class daily and home daily!*
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students checked 3.1/3.2 and began to work on 3.3 section assessment in class today.
-Homework is to complete 3.3.
Friday, October 7, 2016
Math 8
Today, we prepared for Monday's quiz. We interpreted data in a table, drew a best fit line, practiced writing the equation for that line, and made predictions using that line.
Warm up from today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vMUtRTF9seHgxV3VWWGdBN2h5QnRpcWRCV1BZ/view?usp=sharing
Classwork/Homework: Page 101 (#9)
Have a great weekend!
Science
Classwork: Today we reviewed our notes from yesterday and completed a variable practice page.
Homework: Open note quiz on Thursday, October 13.
Geometry
Classwork: Began the unit 1 test review after going over last night's homework.
Homework: Unit 1 test review #1-29
Coming Soon! Unit 1 test Tuesday & Thursday, October 11 & 13..
Here are some links for additional practice with proofs:
Canvasser Friday 10.7.16
Happy Friday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday ( 10.10.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages ( day 4 week 2) if not completed in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Monday (10.10.16) the math test will also be on Monday (10.10.16). Your notes, homework packet, and workbook pages are great study tools!
* Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Have a wonderful weekend!
Science-Thursday
Classwork: We read and took notes on time and distance.
Homework: finish anything from the notes that wasn't finished in class.
Quiz: next Thursday, October 13th, open note
Homework: finish anything from the notes that wasn't finished in class.
Quiz: next Thursday, October 13th, open note
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students checked 3.1 section assessment and began to work on 3.2 section assessment in class.
-Homework is to finish 3.2 section assessment.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Math 8 - Stone
Today, we completed investigation 4.3. We introduced the idea of the correlation coefficient and applied it to several graphs.
Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9_EAUW_J80vci1fWmRNR1dWREN6Y3J3VEhXUDB2eUp5aVEw/view?usp=sharing
Homework: Page 96 (6, 7, 19, 20)
Check up #2 is Monday (10/10)
Unit Tests Tuesday (10/18)
Remember if you need my help, come and see my before school in Mrs. Canvasser's room or after school in Mrs. Graham's room. Mrs. Graham is also available to help you during your lunch in Mr. Mercer's room.
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Geometry
Classwork: Developed the converse of the theorems about parallel lines and angles investigated yesterday.
Homework: Proofs about parallel and perpendicular lines handout (see geometry folder for copies of all handouts).
Coming soon! Unit 1 test Tuesday & Thursday, October 11 & 13 (constructions a separate day).
8th grade PE assignment
Physical Education
8th grade Assignment
Compare and contrast the following:
PE flag football field and a regulation football field.
A kick off and a punt in flag football.
Three rules used in a PE flag football game to a regulation football game (excluding kick off, punts and field dimensions).
Criteria
- Essay should be informative and 1-2 pages in length.
- Double check your spelling.
- A typed paper is preferred but you may hand write it. Must be legible.
This homework is due on Friday, Oct. 14.
You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.
a Message from the PTA
Hello 8th grade!
The PTA has 2 easy ways for you to win SPIRIT POINTS:
#1 Fun Run donations - The Norup Color Fun Run is next week, Oct. 13.
Get your donations in ASAP. The MYP Grade with the most donations will receive Mega Spirit Points!
#2 Box Top Collection Contest - the Box Top Contest runs from Oct. 3-Feb.8
Clip your Box Tops, glue them to Collection Sheets* and turn them in to your science class*
*see Box Top Collection Panel hanging on Mr. Greer's wall.
The MYP Grade with the most Box Tops collected will receive Mega Spirit Points!Canvasser Thursday 10.6.16
RR ELA- The new reading logs are due Monday (10.10.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days. If you did not turn in your reading log yesterday you may do so tomorrow for late points!
RR Math- Blue group can finish workbook pages ( day 4) if not completed in class. The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Monday (10.10.16) the math test will also be on Monday (10.10.16). Your notes, workbook pages, and homework packet are great study tools!
*Bring your AR book to class and home daily!*
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students turned in IB Project contracts, were introduced to chapter 3 of the text and began to work on 3.1 section assessment in class.
-Homework is to complete 3.1 section assessment.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Math 8
Today, we completed investigation 4.2. Our focus today was drawing a line on a scatter plot and finding the equation for the line we drew. We should feel comfortable finding the slope and y-intercept now.
Homework: page 96 (5, 17, 18).
Quiz corrections were due today.
We are approaching the end of our first book. Our next Check Up quiz will be on Monday, October 10th and our test for the unit will be the following Tuesday, October 18th.
Geometry
CLASSWORK: Began work on section 1.7, using same side interior angles theorem to prove other angle relationships with parallel lines.
HOMEWORK: Use Parallel Lines and Transversals Handout (Copies of all homework can be found in the geometry folder)
COMING SOON! Unit 1 test Tuesday and Thursday, October 11 & 13
HOMEWORK: Use Parallel Lines and Transversals Handout (Copies of all homework can be found in the geometry folder)
COMING SOON! Unit 1 test Tuesday and Thursday, October 11 & 13
Science
Classwork: Today we took our first Daily Science Quiz. We then used the problem solving box method to solve speed, distance, time problems on white boards. Students were then assigned speed problems to solve and were given time in class to start the practice.
Homework: Finish speed problem practice pages we started in class. Due tomorrow.
Canvasser Wednesday 10.5.16
Happy Wednesday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in, you may do so tomorrow for late points. The new reading logs are due Monday (10.10.16) students should be reading for a minimum of 30 minutes for five days a week. Students must also complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all five days!
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages ( day 3 week 2). The signed homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Monday (10.10.16) the math test will also be on Monday ( 10.10.16) your homework packet, notes, and workbook pages are great study tools!
* Bring your AR books to class and home daily!*
Individuals and Societies-Lyskawa
-Students received test grades and were introduced to the IB Project in class today.
-Homework is for students and parents to read and sign the project guide.
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