Thursday, December 10

Science: Today we went over the review in preparation for tomorrow's test. 2nd & 4th hours labs have been returned and their lab re-do's are due on Monday, December 14.

Geometry: Practice test. Chapter 5 test is Monday.

Algebra: Students checked 4.7 and we took a timed test. Afterward, I explained the Equations of Attack activity that they will do tomorrow. Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, December 14th. Students must do Chapter Test 4 in book for practice (ALL problems). No homework tomorrow (Friday) except for studying over the weekend.

Algebra 2: Today we finished our discussion on 6.2. Students have 6.2 homework.

Pre Algebra: Students must do 4.1 and 4.2 homework tonight. They will have ½ the class period tomorrow to work. This homework is due on Monday. Please see attached assignment sheet.

Course 3: Baker-Today students presented their recipe posters. Afterward, those who chose to do extra credit shared their recipes with the class. No homework. Chapter 5 Test on Wednesday, December 16th. Austin- We went over homework and finished notes on 5.6, adding and subtracting decimals. We did more practice in class. No homework.

LA - Catch up day. Students read the Pigman through ch 6 on their own. They had to define and write a sentence for the following vocabulary words. Ch 5- demented, patron, subsidize, disdain. Ch 6 - terminal, omens, antagonistic, nocturnal, secrete, primate. Students also had to answer the following questions: How has being John's friend seemed to help Lorraine? How might it have harmed her? What would you advise Lorraine if she asked if she should become further involved with John? Give reasons for your advice. There will be a quiz on the "Pigman" Ch5 -6 Mon. Dec 14th. HW - definitions and comprehension questions.

Journalism - working on news features. Discussing "Best Schools in Michigan" homework. HW - none.

Wednesday, December 9

Science: Today we did the jeopardy review in class. Monday's review questions are due tomorrow. Unit 2 test is Friday.

Geometry: Went over 5.6 notes in class. 5.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 5 test Monday.

Algebra: Today we did 4.7. Homework: Pg. 265 # 1, 2, 4-40 every other even. Students have Chapter 4 Test on December 15th.

Algebra 2: Today we did 6.2. Students have 6.2 Homework as listed on assignment sheet. See Monday's blog for assignment sheet.

Course 3: Baker- Today we did Chapter 5.7. Students have 5.7 W.S. for homework, ODDS. Recipe project is due TOMORROW, Thursday. Extra credit is due as well. Austin- We started notes on lesson 5.6. Homework - worksheet 5.6, #1-12.

Pre Algebra: Students took Chapter 3 Test. No homework.

Social Studies: -Students shared current events and worked on guided notes for 8.1 (see attached). Homework folders were returned (please check family access for grade). 8.1 notes are due tomorrow.

LA - students took the possessive nouns quiz. We read Ch 5 in the "Pigman" and they started on the vocabulary for Ch5 as well (demented, patron, subsidize, disdain). Definition and a sentence.
I also collected their grammar packet for a homework grade.

Journalism - Working on writing their media story. Finishing touches on their news articles. HW - to report on the "Best Schools in Michigan" special that is on tonight on ABC from 8-830p. Pick out something that is interesting to you and write a news feature on it.

Spanish 1: The 1-3 test retake will be at lunch either on Thursday or Friday. For tomorrow, do 112#12 as directed then recopy questinos 1-5 once more.

Spanish 8: The students took a test over bullfighting today. The poster about a famous Spaniard is due Friday.

Tuesday, December 8

Science: Today we continued working on the review that was begun yesterday. Please see Monday's post for details about this assignment. The review is due on Thursday. Students were also given a study guide for the unit 2 test, which is Friday.

Geometry: Today students took a quiz on 5.1-5.4. 5.6 notes are homework. Chapter 5 test on Monday, December 14.

Algebra: Today we went over Linear Regression (line of best fit) on the graphing calculator. See yesterday's post for information on the directions. Students have the Chapter 4 Test on Tuesday, December 15th.

Algebra 2: Today students started 6.1 and will not have homework if finished in class. See yesterday's post for the Chapter 6 homework log.

Course 3: Baker- Today we went over the Feeding Frenzy worksheet. Afterward, we learned 5.7 in class. Students have 5.7 homework, worksheet attached. Students must do ODDS.

Pre Algebra: Today we reviewed for the test on Wednesday.

Social Studies: Students shared notes from section 7.4 in class and then watched a video to introduce the formation of the national government. Students then worked on pp 4, 6, & 7 of the attached document. Homework folders were collected. Current events and constitution worksheets (see above) are due Wednesday.

LA - Students took the "Pigman" quiz ch1-4 and I collected the vocabulary homework. We corrected the possessive nouns grammar packet. I also collected the bio/autobio worksheets, there were 5 of them at 10 points each. We started Ch 5 of the "Pigman" novel. HW - study for the possessive nouns quiz tomorrow and the grammar packet will be collected as homework.

Journalism - Continue watching Internet media. Finish discussing the media/file sharing excerpt. Students will write a news feature on what they found most interesting in the video. HW - working on the news feature. Rewriting rough draft articles.

Spanish 1: Please do questions 1-5 of p. 110#8 for tomorrow and study your vocabulary.

Spanish 8: There is a small quiz over bullfighting tomorrow. The attached sheets are the study guides. Sheet #1 Sheet #2

Career Tech - See Yesterday's post, Family Budget on going

Int Tech - LegoRobotics teams continuing work if Internet Search has been completed

Monday, December 7

Science: Today we worked on the unit 2 review. This assignment is due Thursday. Students must write complete sentences or make problem solving boxes for each question. There is a total of 34 questions. Pg. 54: Vocabulary (#1-11), Reviewing Concepts (#2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 14 & 18), Solving Problems (#2-7). Pg. 80: Vocabulary (#3 & 4), Reviewing Concepts (#2, 3, 4 & 7), Solving Problems (#2-4). Test is Friday.

Geometry: 5.5 notes in class, 5.5 worksheet for homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz tomorrow. Chapter 5 test Monday, December 14.

Algebra: Today we did an in class activity called "Barbie Bungee". Students gathered data and have the barbie bungee packet (please see Friday's blog post for the packet) to complete tomorrow in class. 4.6 is also due tomorrow. Please see attached sheet for directions on how to find the line of best fit (linear regression) on the graphing calculator.

Course 3: Baker- Students have quiz today. No homework. Austin- We started notes on lesson 5.5 (changing fractions to decimals and vice versa). Homework - worksheet 5.5, # 8-15, 20-23.

Pre Algebra: We are working to complete chapter 3. Students have 3.6 homework tonight. Chapter 3 test on Wednesday.

Algebra 2: Students had time to finish their Chapter 5 test today and afterward worked on taking notes on Chapter 6, Section 1. No homework. Please see attached Chapter 6 Homework log.

Social Studies: Students shared story boards assigned Friday as a review of 7.1-7.3. After discussing 7.4 in class, students were assigned notes for 7.4 (see attached). Notes and homework folders are due Tuesday. Current events are due Wednesday.

LA - Checked the "Pigman" vocabulary homework. Quiz on "The Pigman" vocabulary and Ch 1-4 - 12/8. Students learned about possessive nouns. The quiz is on Wednesday 12/9.
I will also be collecting the bio/autobiography worksheets tomorrow for a homework grade. HW - study for Pigman quiz. Possessive nouns packet should be completed as well as the bio worksheets.

Journalism - Students watched a video on how the internet is drastically changing the way media is covered and sent out to the masses. No homework.

Spanish 1: Please do the photocopy of p. 35 of the workbook and then copy activity 7 one more time, writing the full sentence as you pay attention to details. Also, LEARN YOUR VOCABULARY!

Spanish 8: Finish the fill-in-the-blank sheet about bullfighting. There will be a small quiz on Wednesday about bullfighting facts.

Career Tech - Investigate due Thursday, Design to begin, the packet is attached

Int Tech - Sorting legos and beginning lego robotics

Friday, December 4

Science: Today we peer-reviewed the "Is the Force With you Lab". Labs are due on Monday, see post for Nov. 30 for rubric. Unit 2 test Friday, December 11.

Geometry: 5.4 worksheet is homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz on Tuesday, December 8.

Algebra: Today we finished 4.6 in class. Students have 4.6 Homework: Pg. 256 #1, 2, 4-10 even, 12-44 every other even. Students were also introduced to the Barbie Bungee activity (please see attached sheet). We are going to start this project on Monday. Students - as of right now, I do not have enough Barbies to complete this project. Please make sure you bring in your own dolls on Monday! Thanks!

Algebra 2: No homework. Took Chapter 5 Test.

Course 3: Baker Finished reviewing for quiz. Quiz on 5.1-5.5 moved to Monday! Austin- Students took a quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.4. No homework.


Pre Algebra: Today we worked on moving from athrimatic to algebraic thought processes. Students worked in small groups to answer questions. No Homework.

Social Studies: Students shared notes on 7.2 and read 7.3 aloud in class. Homework for the weekend is to complete a six panel story board that details events from 7.1-7.3 in chronological order. Each panel must have a picture and caption explaining the illustration. Homework folders are due Tuesday.

LA - finished reading the "Pigman" through Ch. 4 - Students turned in their final papers. HW - define and write a sentence for the "Pigman" vocabulary words. Epic, excruciatingly, philanthropy, avocation, subliminally, prevarications, incandescent, compulsive, commemorative and paranoia.

Journalism - Speaker Al Taubman. I also collected their rough drafts. HW - none.

Career Tech - Investigate for Family Budget Project is due to be checked in by Thursday, December 10th.

Thursday, December 3

Science: Students worked on the "Is The Force With You?" rough draft. Please see Monday's post for the rubric. Peer review of rough drafts is tomorrow. Lab is due Monday, December 7. Unit 2 test Friday, December 11.

Geometry: 5.3 notes (angle bisectors in triangles). 5.3 worksheet is homework. 5.1-5.4 quiz on Tuesday, December 8.

Algebra: All classes but 1st hour have 4.6 homework tonight.

Algebra 2: Chapter 5 Test tomorrow.

Course 3: Baker-We reviewed for a quiz tomorrow on 5.1-5.6.

Pre Algebra: Today we started the class with Bert's Cell Phone Problem which allowed students to write and solve multi-step equations. Afterward, we reviewed for their quiz tomorrow on 3.1-3.5.

LA - students took the noun quiz and handed in the grammar packet for a homework grade.
We started reading "The Pigman" novel by Paul Zindel. HW- Final Drafts are due tomorrow. The paper should include cover page (my name, students name, hour, date and title of paper), 5 paragraph essay, bibliography, chart and rubric.

Journalism -revising and typing up news articles. Preparing for tomorrows guest speaker Al Taubman. HW - rough draft articles are due.

Humanities: -Students worked shared notes for 7.1 and worked on notes for 7.2 (see attached). 7.2 notes are due Friday and homework folders will be collected Tuesday.

Spanish 1: We spent today practicing speaking. First the students talked for a minute about the small drawing of the store. I noticed that not everyone took notes on the page in preparation. I want to reiterate that when a person thinks through something in a foreign language, it is a good thing to plan out some vocabulary and grammar, so the notes are an indication that the preparation was thorough.

The students will be playing Spanish taboo next week and to prepare each student must write 8 cards based on our vocabulary to date. The cards are due Monday. There will be a small quiz on Monday in which each student either writes or says from memory the small description they were asked to memorize for today.

Spanish 8: The students took a small memorization quiz today based on the sentences they were asked to memorize two days ago. Afterwards we finished the biography video of Antonio Banderas. Many students did not realize he is Spanish. He actually learned his lines for his role in the Mambo Kings phonetically since he did not speak English at the time of filming! We also looked at a list of famous Spanish actors and artists. Each student chose one who he/she will investigate and make a small poster about listing date of birth, where born, and what he/she is famous for. This is due Friday, December 11.

Wednesday, December 2

No Posting yesterday due to the 8th grade EXPLORE test, early release, and Mrs. Petersen's fulfillment of her civic duty.....jury duty :)

Science: Students worked on graphing their "Is the Force with you?" data. We will work on rough drafts in class tomorrow, but students should also be working on them at home. Rough draft for peer review is due Friday. Final lab is due Monday, December 7. Please see Monday's post for the rubric. Unit 2 Test Friday, December 11.

Geometry: 5.2 notes (perpendicular bisectors) in class, 5.2 worksheet is homework.

Algebra: 1st hour students learned 4.5 (Writing and Graphing Linear Equations in Slope Intercept form). All classes have 4.5 homework. Please see attached sheet. Students have a short quiz tomorrow on 4.1-4.5. Please see attached parents as partners sheet for Chapter 4.

Algebra 2: Students completed in class assignment today. Students have a chapter 5 test on Friday, Nov. 4th. Please see attached parents as partners sheet for Chapter5 .

Course 3: Baker- Students must do 5.6 W.S. ODDS. Please see attached homework sheet. Austin- Students took a practice quiz on lessons 5.1 through 5.4. We also finished lesson 5.4. Most students finished the practice quiz. If not, it is homework. Homework-worksheet 5.4 # 11 - 19.

Pre Algebra: 3.5 Day 1 homework is due today. Students have the class period to finish 3.5 worksheet instead of homework from the log. Please see attached worksheet. Also attached is a 3.5 Study guide.

LA - Hours 1 and 2 peer edited their rough drafts. Hours 4,5,6 - started typing their final essays. Papers are due on 12/4. HW- Study for noun quiz which is tomorrow. Plural, singular, common and proper.

Journalism - Working on news features. Rough drafts are due 12/4. HW- working on articles.

Social Studies-Students shared current events and discussed the reading for 7.1. Homework is to answer the guiding questions (see attached) for 7.1.

Spanish 1: Prepare to talk for one minute about the drawing of the store from the handout and then memorize one of the descriptions from Lección 2 on the other side.

Spanish 8: Please be ready to write the sentences you were asked to memorize yesterday. Group 2, learn questions 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Int Tech - Internet Search due with Bibliography

Career Tech - Investigate Family Budget. Review Bibliography format and use of online sources.