Science: Worked on final drafts of Roller Coaster labs and Unit 3 Test review. Roller Coaster Lab is due on Wednesday, January 26, Unit 3 Test is Monday, January 31. Science midterm is Friday, February 4.
Geometry: Class does not meet today. Midterm is Tuesday, January 25, Kitchen geometry project is due Thursday, January 27.
LA - today I only met with 4th and 6th hours. We went over the first 2-3 pages in "The Giver" packet together. I then let them have the rest of the hour to work on the packet, and get ahead in their reading. The packet and book are both due on 1/31. Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students attended the geography bee and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a wonderful weekend.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Science: 1st hour worked on their final drafts of the Roller Coaster lab and then watched the Energy videos that were created by students. 5th hour peer reviewed the Roller Coaster lab and worked on their final drafts. Final drafts of labs are due on Wednesday, January 26 (see yesterday's post for a copy of the rubric). Unit 3 test (which we will begin reviewing for tomorrow) is Monday, January 31. The midterm is Friday, February 4.
Technology - students selected their ACES choices for second semester. After we went over the Module 1 Part 2 chart on vocabulary on the Internet, the Web, and Web 2.0. Students were given another opportunity to redo this assignment, this assignment will reflect on next marking period. Grades currently in the system are the current grades for Second Marking Period.
LA - today is a C day so I only saw one 8th grade class (3rd hour). We read the science fiction short story "The Arena", and discussed the key elements, theme/message and the conflict of the story. We continued with the grammar on adjectives. HW - Reading the "Giver" and working on the packet. Both are due 1/31.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 4.5 (rules of exponents). We did a lot of practice. Homework-worksheet 4.5, # 23-28, 30-35.
Art 7/8: Only 5th hr.meets today. Plans will be continued for "Let the Sun Shine In" project. Demonstration on tissue paper collage technique.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 5 on current weekly still life. Weekly still life will be checked today. Students are beginning to complete white charcoal drawings.
Algebra: We are on our 3rd day of review and the kids are doing such a great job! I have attached the review materials. All of the students have received the materials already. 2nd and 4th hour --- exam on Tuesday, January 25th. 5th hour --- exam on Monday, January 24th. As always, I am available before school and at lunch for extra help. Happy Studying! Click here for the Practice Exam, Another Practice Exam & Chapter 1-6 Review.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and completed the geography bee in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Technology - students selected their ACES choices for second semester. After we went over the Module 1 Part 2 chart on vocabulary on the Internet, the Web, and Web 2.0. Students were given another opportunity to redo this assignment, this assignment will reflect on next marking period. Grades currently in the system are the current grades for Second Marking Period.
LA - today is a C day so I only saw one 8th grade class (3rd hour). We read the science fiction short story "The Arena", and discussed the key elements, theme/message and the conflict of the story. We continued with the grammar on adjectives. HW - Reading the "Giver" and working on the packet. Both are due 1/31.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 4.5 (rules of exponents). We did a lot of practice. Homework-worksheet 4.5, # 23-28, 30-35.
Art 7/8: Only 5th hr.meets today. Plans will be continued for "Let the Sun Shine In" project. Demonstration on tissue paper collage technique.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 5 on current weekly still life. Weekly still life will be checked today. Students are beginning to complete white charcoal drawings.
Algebra: We are on our 3rd day of review and the kids are doing such a great job! I have attached the review materials. All of the students have received the materials already. 2nd and 4th hour --- exam on Tuesday, January 25th. 5th hour --- exam on Monday, January 24th. As always, I am available before school and at lunch for extra help. Happy Studying! Click here for the Practice Exam, Another Practice Exam & Chapter 1-6 Review.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and completed the geography bee in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 19 (B-Day)
Science: Peer reviewed the Roller Coaster Lab, rubric is attached (5th hour peer reviews tomorrow, rough draft must be completed). Final draft of lab is due on Wednesday, January 26. Unit 3 test Monday, January 31 and the midterm is Friday, February 4.
Geometry: Went over #1-50 from the midterm review and completed the review packet from yesterday. Began working on the cumulative review. Homework is to complete the odds on the cumulative review. Students should also be working on completeing the formulas and postulates sheet that they can use on the test. Midterm is Tuesday, January 25.
Art 7/8: Students will continue plans for "Let the Sun Shine In" community art piece, while their clay pieces are drying. 2nd hr. will receive a demo on watercolor application onto transparency.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 4 on daily still life drawing. Students will continue white charcoal pencil drawings. Pastel fruit bowls are displayed in the front showcase!!
LA - Students handed in their "Giver" worksheet homework. Worked more on the science fiction unit. HW - Working on "Giver" packet, which will be due on 1/31 and will count as a quiz grade. The novel should be completed by 1/31 as well.
Algebra: We reviewed Chapters 4,5,6 today. Students had a tough time with chapter 6. We discussed that they should spend more time on the chapters that gave them trouble. We will take a practice exam tomorrow!
Pre-Algebra: We started lesson 4.5. Homework-worksheet 4.5, #2 - 22, all.
Geometry: Went over #1-50 from the midterm review and completed the review packet from yesterday. Began working on the cumulative review. Homework is to complete the odds on the cumulative review. Students should also be working on completeing the formulas and postulates sheet that they can use on the test. Midterm is Tuesday, January 25.
Art 7/8: Students will continue plans for "Let the Sun Shine In" community art piece, while their clay pieces are drying. 2nd hr. will receive a demo on watercolor application onto transparency.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 4 on daily still life drawing. Students will continue white charcoal pencil drawings. Pastel fruit bowls are displayed in the front showcase!!
LA - Students handed in their "Giver" worksheet homework. Worked more on the science fiction unit. HW - Working on "Giver" packet, which will be due on 1/31 and will count as a quiz grade. The novel should be completed by 1/31 as well.
Algebra: We reviewed Chapters 4,5,6 today. Students had a tough time with chapter 6. We discussed that they should spend more time on the chapters that gave them trouble. We will take a practice exam tomorrow!
Pre-Algebra: We started lesson 4.5. Homework-worksheet 4.5, #2 - 22, all.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18 (A-Day)
Science: Worked on the lab planner (rough draft) for the Roller Coaster lab. This sheet must be complete tomorrow for peer review (5th hour will peer review on Thursday). We will work on writing the final draft the remainder of this week. Final draft of lab is due Wednesday, January 26. The Unit 3 test is Monday, January 31. We will begin reviewing for the test next week. The science midterm is Friday, February 4. Students will be given review materials for the midterm on January 31, but a great way to review is to go over previous unit tests and quizzes (which students should have in their binders).
Geometry: Began reviewing for the midterm. Midterm review sheet up to #50 is due tomorrow. Geometry midterm is Tuesday, January 25. Kitchen Geometry Project is due Thursday, January 27.
Spanish: 8th graders spanish midterm is tomorrow. Spanish I students have their midterm on Thursday.
LA - Student's continued with the science fiction unit. HW: Continue reading "The Giver". Finish worksheet questions for tomorrow's discussion.
Algebra: We started reviewing for the Mid-term today. 2nd and 4th hour exam will be Tuesday, January 25, 5th hour exam will be Monday, January 24. Today's Focus - Chapters 1, 2, 3. Study Suggestions!
*set up a quiet, comfortable place at home (not too comfortable)
*study a little bit each day (review sheets, problems from the book, chapter tests at the end of each chapter)
*take frequent breaks (study for 30 minutes/take 10 minute break)
Pre-Algebra: We had a quiz on lessons 4.1 - 4.4. No homework.
Geometry: Began reviewing for the midterm. Midterm review sheet up to #50 is due tomorrow. Geometry midterm is Tuesday, January 25. Kitchen Geometry Project is due Thursday, January 27.
Spanish: 8th graders spanish midterm is tomorrow. Spanish I students have their midterm on Thursday.
LA - Student's continued with the science fiction unit. HW: Continue reading "The Giver". Finish worksheet questions for tomorrow's discussion.
Algebra: We started reviewing for the Mid-term today. 2nd and 4th hour exam will be Tuesday, January 25, 5th hour exam will be Monday, January 24. Today's Focus - Chapters 1, 2, 3. Study Suggestions!
*set up a quiet, comfortable place at home (not too comfortable)
*study a little bit each day (review sheets, problems from the book, chapter tests at the end of each chapter)
*take frequent breaks (study for 30 minutes/take 10 minute break)
Pre-Algebra: We had a quiz on lessons 4.1 - 4.4. No homework.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14 (F-Day)
Science: 4th & 6th hours collected their roller coaster data and worked on their lab write-ups. Peer review is Wednesday, January 19 so students should be working on the methods section and have their data tables complete. We will work on graphs and the remaining sections on Tuesday next week. Lab is due January 26 and unit 3 test is January 31.
Geometry: Took the chapter 6 test and exchanged kitchen work triangle data. No homework, but students should be working on their projects!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class. No homework.
Algebra: Took Chapter 5 test today. They are all under strict orders not to think about math until next Tuesday!!! Have a great long weekend!
Geometry: Took the chapter 6 test and exchanged kitchen work triangle data. No homework, but students should be working on their projects!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class. No homework.
Algebra: Took Chapter 5 test today. They are all under strict orders not to think about math until next Tuesday!!! Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, January 13 (E Day)
Science: lab due date and test dates have changed! All classes worked on data collection for the roller coaster lab. 1st & 5th hours should have their methods sections and data tables complete for Monday. All classes will peer review on Tuesday, January 20/21. Lab is due Wednesday, January 26. Unit 3 test Monday, January 31 and the science midterm is Friday, January 4.
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 6 practice test. The chapter 6 test is tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students took chapter 8 quiz and discussed Dr. King's legacy in class today. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We recapped Chs 1-5 in "The Giver" and then discussed Chs 6-8. H.W. Read Ch 9-12 in "The Giver" due on Tuesday 1/18. Just a heads up, their will be a science fiction quiz on Feb 1st and the review will be Jan 31st.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours - reviewed today, test tomorrow, study!!! 5th hour - test today, no homework!
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 6 practice test. The chapter 6 test is tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students took chapter 8 quiz and discussed Dr. King's legacy in class today. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We recapped Chs 1-5 in "The Giver" and then discussed Chs 6-8. H.W. Read Ch 9-12 in "The Giver" due on Tuesday 1/18. Just a heads up, their will be a science fiction quiz on Feb 1st and the review will be Jan 31st.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours - reviewed today, test tomorrow, study!!! 5th hour - test today, no homework!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, January 12 (D-Day)
Science: 1st & 5th hours began working on their roller coasters for the Roller Coaster Lab. 4th & 6th hours finished taping their skits and went over the final notes for the unit. Peer review for the roller coaster lab is Tuesday, January 18 and the lab is due Thursday, January 20 (1st hour) and Friday, January 21 (4th, 5th & 6th hours). The unit 3 test is Wednesday, January 26. The science midterm is Tuesday, Februrary 1.
Geometry: 6.7 notes (similarity transformations), 6.7 worksheet is homework. The chapter 6 test is Friday and the geometry midterm and project will be during the week of January 24-28.
Social Studies: Students checked 8.3, checked and turned in homework folders, reviewed for a mini quiz and were introduced to chapter 9 in class. Homework is to study for the quiz.
LA - Students discussed Ch 1-5 in the "Giver." We went over and discussed opening questions for example: "What would a perfect world look like?" We also read the science fiction story "The Arena" and went over how it makes it science fiction. HW - Read Ch 6,7,8 in the "Giver" due Thursday. Please make sure your child is also reading their outside reading book, it should be a science fiction book. (please make sure it is an A.R. book).
Art 7/8: Clay tiles continued.
Advanced Art grade 8: White charcoal drawing continued.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 4.4 homework. We started our quiz review. Quiz is Tuesday.
Geometry: 6.7 notes (similarity transformations), 6.7 worksheet is homework. The chapter 6 test is Friday and the geometry midterm and project will be during the week of January 24-28.
Social Studies: Students checked 8.3, checked and turned in homework folders, reviewed for a mini quiz and were introduced to chapter 9 in class. Homework is to study for the quiz.
LA - Students discussed Ch 1-5 in the "Giver." We went over and discussed opening questions for example: "What would a perfect world look like?" We also read the science fiction story "The Arena" and went over how it makes it science fiction. HW - Read Ch 6,7,8 in the "Giver" due Thursday. Please make sure your child is also reading their outside reading book, it should be a science fiction book. (please make sure it is an A.R. book).
Art 7/8: Clay tiles continued.
Advanced Art grade 8: White charcoal drawing continued.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 4.4 homework. We started our quiz review. Quiz is Tuesday.
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