Science: Collected data for the "Candy Coated" Lab. Students were also provided with research information. We will continue working on this lab for the remainder of the week and will do our first peer review on Friday.
Geometry: Today we began our study of geometry with an introductory activity and the 1.1 notes. 1.1 worksheet is homework. 1.1-1.4 quiz Monday, September 20.
Pre-Algebra: We did MEAP review. We took notes on lesson 1.1. Homework-Worksheet 1.1 # 1-25.
Language Arts: LA- Students took the Botel Word Opposites test today. They also started their summer writing prompt which was, "Compare and contrast your two summer reading books." Homework - none
Social Studies: Students reviewed notes and were introduced to textbooks in class today. Homework is to complete the K.W.L worksheet distributed in class today.
ART 7/8: If students forgot their collage items for their themed sketchbook today....PLEASE remember tomorrow! We will start designing sketch books today.
Advanced Art grade 8: If students forgot sketch books and portfolios today....please remember for tomorrow. The sketchbook is needed right away since we will be starting still life drawings today.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, September 8
Science: Introduced the "Candy Coated Lab". Students wrote the purpose, hypothesis and methods section for this lab. We will begin data collection on Monday.
Geometry: Introduced logic and reason with the "Comic Proof". Students were also assigned books.
Pre-Algebra-We did Getting to Know You. Due Monday.
Language Arts - "Ice Breaker" activities involving adjectives and compound words. Classroom writing assignment: "What do you want Ms. Klein to know about you." Homework - bring signed syllabus. Up and coming: Student will take their summer reading book quiz on Tuesday Sept. 14th.
Advanced Art 8th grade 3rd hr: Remember your sketchbook and portfolio for Monday.
Art 8 2nd, 4th and 5th hrs: Remember to pick your theme and bring collage items from home for your sketchbook cover. Refer to the list I passed out for collage item ideas.
Geometry: Introduced logic and reason with the "Comic Proof". Students were also assigned books.
Pre-Algebra-We did Getting to Know You. Due Monday.
Language Arts - "Ice Breaker" activities involving adjectives and compound words. Classroom writing assignment: "What do you want Ms. Klein to know about you." Homework - bring signed syllabus. Up and coming: Student will take their summer reading book quiz on Tuesday Sept. 14th.
Advanced Art 8th grade 3rd hr: Remember your sketchbook and portfolio for Monday.
Art 8 2nd, 4th and 5th hrs: Remember to pick your theme and bring collage items from home for your sketchbook cover. Refer to the list I passed out for collage item ideas.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday, September 7
Science (Mrs. Petersen): Today in science we went over the course syllabus and general expectations for class. The syllabus must be signed and returned by Tuesday, September 14. Please click here for a copy of the syllabus.
Geometry (Mrs. Petersen): Today in geometry we went over the course syllabus and general expectations for class. The syllabus should be signed and returned by Wednesday, September 8. Please click here for a copy of the syllabus.
LA (Ms. Klein) - We went over the syllabus and expectations of my class. Homework - return the syllabus with student and parent signature by Monday. Click here for a copy of the syllabus.
Geometry (Mrs. Petersen): Today in geometry we went over the course syllabus and general expectations for class. The syllabus should be signed and returned by Wednesday, September 8. Please click here for a copy of the syllabus.
LA (Ms. Klein) - We went over the syllabus and expectations of my class. Homework - return the syllabus with student and parent signature by Monday. Click here for a copy of the syllabus.
Social Studies (Mr. Lyskawa): It was a pleasure meeting all students & it is going to be a great year.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Welcome Back!
Welcome to the 8th Grade Blog for Norup International School! Posts are made daily for each core academic area as well as for many elective courses and often contain attachments to homework assignments and handouts. Check back often for other important information, such as details on 8th grade events.
-The 8th Grade Team
Mrs. Petersen
Ms. Klein
Mr. Lyskawa
Mr. Payton
Mrs. Burroughs
Mrs. Kennedy
-The 8th Grade Team
Mrs. Petersen
Ms. Klein
Mr. Lyskawa
Mr. Payton
Mrs. Burroughs
Mrs. Kennedy
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday, June 8
Science: Took the final exam.
Geometry: Reviewed factoring and solving systems of equations.
Algebra: Last day of final exam
Algebra 2: Taking final exam. Last day is tomorrow.
Pre Algebra: Chapter 8 Test
Course 3: End of year test. Austin- Reviewed for our final exam tomorrow.
LA - Students read aloud and discussed The Million Pound Bank Note - by Mark Twain. HW - none
Journalism - activity packets, the need to be completed by the end of the hour. If not it is homework. HW - activity sheets.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.3, shared current events and turned in homework folders and textbooks in class today. No homework.
Spanish 1: We finished the final exam today. The results will be in the computer today if you want to look at Family Access to see. Thanks for a great year.
Spanish 8: We are finishing our review of the basics today. No homework!
Geometry: Reviewed factoring and solving systems of equations.
Algebra: Last day of final exam
Algebra 2: Taking final exam. Last day is tomorrow.
Pre Algebra: Chapter 8 Test
Course 3: End of year test. Austin- Reviewed for our final exam tomorrow.
LA - Students read aloud and discussed The Million Pound Bank Note - by Mark Twain. HW - none
Journalism - activity packets, the need to be completed by the end of the hour. If not it is homework. HW - activity sheets.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.3, shared current events and turned in homework folders and textbooks in class today. No homework.
Spanish 1: We finished the final exam today. The results will be in the computer today if you want to look at Family Access to see. Thanks for a great year.
Spanish 8: We are finishing our review of the basics today. No homework!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Wednesday, June 8
Pool Permission slip was due today!
Science: Finished reviewing for the final exam. Final is tomorrow and books are also due tomorrow. Study guide is attached, it is suggested that students study their previous tests and quizzes.
Geometry: Took the second 1/2 of the final exam!
Algebra: Day 1 of Final Exam. Books are due on Thursday or Friday.
Algebra 2: Last day of review before final exam. Books are due on Friday.
Pre Algebra: Review for Chapter 8 test on Friday.
Course 3: Review for end of the year exam. 8th graders on Thursday, 7th graders on Friday.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.2 and were introduced to 19.3 in class. 19.3 free choice is due tomorrow. Current events, homework folders and books are due tomorrow.
LA - I let the students study for their finals. If they decided not to take this opportunity a reading and writing assignment was given. HW - none.
Journalism - video on "Careers in Television" HW - none
Career Tech - All projects have been presented. Students are "cleaning up" their H: drives in preparation of High School.
Integrated Tech - Battle Bots will complete the final heat today.....straightening up the Lego cabinet will follow.
Spanish 1: The studetns took part one of the final. Tomorrwo will be part two. We will collect textbooks tomorrow.
Spanish 8: We are finishing our review of basic Spanish.
Science: Finished reviewing for the final exam. Final is tomorrow and books are also due tomorrow. Study guide is attached, it is suggested that students study their previous tests and quizzes.
Geometry: Took the second 1/2 of the final exam!
Algebra: Day 1 of Final Exam. Books are due on Thursday or Friday.
Algebra 2: Last day of review before final exam. Books are due on Friday.
Pre Algebra: Review for Chapter 8 test on Friday.
Course 3: Review for end of the year exam. 8th graders on Thursday, 7th graders on Friday.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.2 and were introduced to 19.3 in class. 19.3 free choice is due tomorrow. Current events, homework folders and books are due tomorrow.
LA - I let the students study for their finals. If they decided not to take this opportunity a reading and writing assignment was given. HW - none.
Journalism - video on "Careers in Television" HW - none
Career Tech - All projects have been presented. Students are "cleaning up" their H: drives in preparation of High School.
Integrated Tech - Battle Bots will complete the final heat today.....straightening up the Lego cabinet will follow.
Spanish 1: The studetns took part one of the final. Tomorrwo will be part two. We will collect textbooks tomorrow.
Spanish 8: We are finishing our review of basic Spanish.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday, July 7
* Permission Slips for the Student Council Spirit Trip to the Huntington Woods Pool are due on Wednesday
* 8th Grade Dance is Friday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00. Please contact either Mrs. Petersen or Mrs. LaRaia for details or if you are interested in helping. Those who volunteered to bring pop are asked to bring only Sprite and Hawaiian Punch for our fountain!
Science: Worked on final review, must be complete tomorrow. Final exam is Thursday, June 10. All books/cd's must be returned on Thursday.
Geometry: Went over the last of the review. Homework is to study for tomorrow's final exam.
Algebra: Chapter 9, 10 and 12 review. Final Exam on Wednesday and Thursday. Please make sure you find your text book and bring it to class to turn in on Thursday.
Algebra 2: Reviewed conic sections, law of sines and cosines, trigonometric functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences/series. Final exam is Thursday/Friday of this week.
Course 3: Review for final year test.
Pre Algebra: Quarterly exam. No homework.
Social Studies: -Students were introduced to chapter 19, read 19.1 and worked on 19.1 section assessment in class. 19.1 section assessment is due tomorrow. Current events, folders and books are due Thursday.
Spanish 1: Today we spent time on oral skills and went over the sections of the final. It will be broken into two days; Wednesday and Thursday. For tomorrow, please review the past tense from page R29 and re-read the opening reading sections for unit 2 and 3-1 and 3-2.
Spanish 8: We reviewed days, months and numbers today. The packet about the three categories is due at the end of class tomorrow.
* 8th Grade Dance is Friday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00. Please contact either Mrs. Petersen or Mrs. LaRaia for details or if you are interested in helping. Those who volunteered to bring pop are asked to bring only Sprite and Hawaiian Punch for our fountain!
Science: Worked on final review, must be complete tomorrow. Final exam is Thursday, June 10. All books/cd's must be returned on Thursday.
Geometry: Went over the last of the review. Homework is to study for tomorrow's final exam.
Algebra: Chapter 9, 10 and 12 review. Final Exam on Wednesday and Thursday. Please make sure you find your text book and bring it to class to turn in on Thursday.
Algebra 2: Reviewed conic sections, law of sines and cosines, trigonometric functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences/series. Final exam is Thursday/Friday of this week.
Course 3: Review for final year test.
Pre Algebra: Quarterly exam. No homework.
Social Studies: -Students were introduced to chapter 19, read 19.1 and worked on 19.1 section assessment in class. 19.1 section assessment is due tomorrow. Current events, folders and books are due Thursday.
Spanish 1: Today we spent time on oral skills and went over the sections of the final. It will be broken into two days; Wednesday and Thursday. For tomorrow, please review the past tense from page R29 and re-read the opening reading sections for unit 2 and 3-1 and 3-2.
Spanish 8: We reviewed days, months and numbers today. The packet about the three categories is due at the end of class tomorrow.
LA - students took their final today. HW - none
Journalism - rough drafts due on Tues. June 8 at the end of the hour. HW - none.
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