Science: Took the Unit 3 Test. After the test students began working on the midterm review, which is due on Thursday. The midterm is Friday. IF there is a snow day on Wednesday the midterm will not change (Wednesday is an F-day). If school were canceled any other day this week then the midterm will be moved to next week.
Geometry: Went over the 7.2 (Converse of the pythagorean theorem) and 7.3 (Using Similair Right Triangles) notes. 7.2& 7.3 worksheets- odds only- are homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz on Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test tomorrow on chapter 4.
Social Studies: Students checked 9.3 notes, were introduced to chapter 10, reviewed 10.1 and began to work on 10.1 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 10.1 section assessment. Current events are due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr continues the watercolor portion of their monoprint for "Let the Sun Shine In." 4th hr wraps up the colored pencil portion of "Let the Sun Shine In." A demo on glazing Picasso tiles today too. 5th hr continues tissue paper collage portion of "Let the Sun Shine In."
Advanced Art grade 8: Some students are still completing the white charcoal pencil drawings. We will begin figure drawing. Each student will have the opportunity to be a model. Students were asked to bring in 1-2 props!
Algebra- We went over the mid-term today in class (there was a C+/B- average). We continued with solving systems of equations. We will have a quiz on Friday that covers the 3 methods (7.1 to 7.3) of solving systems of equations (and story problems). Subsitition Practice Sheet, Graphing Practice Sheet, Elimination Practice Sheet.
LA - Today we reviewed for their science fiction quiz tomorrow. (25 questions: multiple choice, T/F and some fill in). I collected The Giver packet that was due today, it is worth a test grade. We discussed and went through the last part of The Giver saving the ending discussion for tomorrow. HW - study for the sci-fi quiz. Please make sure that your child brings their project materials to class tomorrow. They will be working on it in class and I can proofread some of the paragraphs. The project is due on Feb 8th.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 28
Science: 1st & 5th hours played Jeopardy to review for Monday's test. Students were given the the choice to spend the remainder of class reviewing for Monday's test or beginning the midterm review which we will be working on next week.
Technology-Moodle Module 1 Part 2-Students viewed Resources and Videos on Safety Online and How Much Information is Too Much. They recorded their findings on a resource sheet and submitted it through Moodle. A forum discussing the pitfalls of Myspace and Facebook and a "Web License Quiz" are due Monday January 31st.
Pre-Algebra: We went over homework and did more practice with negative exponents. Homework-Finish practice test. Some students finished already. Chapter 4 test on Tuesday.
LA - Today was C day so I only saw one 8th grade class (3rd hour). Student's decorated their writers notebook. We then read the short story "The Jacket" out loud and discussed certain parts where they had to try and place themselves in the story, what are they seeing, hearing etc. We then set up the notebook with the table of contents and the first practice mini lesson. Students are learning how to live in the world of the story and experience the story intensely. (Working on straying them away from being a "plot junkie" like me!) HW - finish "The Giver" and the packet, due 1/31. Students should also be working on their science fiction project.
Algebra: 5th hour- started section 7.3, Homework - worksheet 7.3 Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, discussed Washington's presidency and debated Federalist and Democratic Republican ideals in class. Homework is to complete 9.3 guided notes.
Technology-Moodle Module 1 Part 2-Students viewed Resources and Videos on Safety Online and How Much Information is Too Much. They recorded their findings on a resource sheet and submitted it through Moodle. A forum discussing the pitfalls of Myspace and Facebook and a "Web License Quiz" are due Monday January 31st.
Pre-Algebra: We went over homework and did more practice with negative exponents. Homework-Finish practice test. Some students finished already. Chapter 4 test on Tuesday.
LA - Today was C day so I only saw one 8th grade class (3rd hour). Student's decorated their writers notebook. We then read the short story "The Jacket" out loud and discussed certain parts where they had to try and place themselves in the story, what are they seeing, hearing etc. We then set up the notebook with the table of contents and the first practice mini lesson. Students are learning how to live in the world of the story and experience the story intensely. (Working on straying them away from being a "plot junkie" like me!) HW - finish "The Giver" and the packet, due 1/31. Students should also be working on their science fiction project.
Algebra: 5th hour- started section 7.3, Homework - worksheet 7.3 Have a great weekend!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, discussed Washington's presidency and debated Federalist and Democratic Republican ideals in class. Homework is to complete 9.3 guided notes.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 27 (B-Day)
Science: Went over the Unit 3 Test review as well as suggestions for studying. Some of the suggestions include: Making Flash Cards, Studying The Review, Go Over Old Homework (The Energy Packet), Go Over Notes and Study Unit 3 Quiz. Test is Monday, January 31. We will begin reviewing for the midterm next week. The midterm is Friday, February 4.
Geometry: Went over the 7.1 homework and spent a lot of time reviewing the quadratic equation (ask your students how EXCITED Mrs. Petersen is about this!). 7.2 notes are homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz on Wednesday, February 2.
Pre-Algebra: We finished notes on lesson 4.6. Homework-worksheet 4.6, #14-19 and 22-27. Chapter test on Tuesday.
Social Studies: Students checked 9.2 guided reading, were introduced to 9.3 and began work on 9.3 guided notes in class. 9.3 notes due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Solving systems of equations. Yesterday we solved by graphing, today by substitution. Homework: finish problems from notes and worksheet 7.2A (evens only). Mid-term grades should be posted on Family Access by tonight!
LA - Students were assigned to read 2 short science fictions stories "Rain, Rain, Go Away" and "The Father Thing." Students then had to discuss the scientific elements of each story. They had the rest of the hour to work on finish decorating their writer's notebook, finish up with "The Giver" novel, finish their Giver packet or start on their science fiction project. HW - Work on the Sci Fi project, read "The Giver", or their AR science fiction book,or the "Giver packet. Whoo!
Art 7/8: All classes are still completing their "Let the Sun Shine In" community art project. 2nd hr.- watercolor monoprints, 4th hr. - colored pencil, 5th hr.- tissue paper collage.
Advanced Art grade 8: Completing white charcoal drawings.....rubrics tomorrow.
Geometry: Went over the 7.1 homework and spent a lot of time reviewing the quadratic equation (ask your students how EXCITED Mrs. Petersen is about this!). 7.2 notes are homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz on Wednesday, February 2.
Pre-Algebra: We finished notes on lesson 4.6. Homework-worksheet 4.6, #14-19 and 22-27. Chapter test on Tuesday.
Social Studies: Students checked 9.2 guided reading, were introduced to 9.3 and began work on 9.3 guided notes in class. 9.3 notes due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Solving systems of equations. Yesterday we solved by graphing, today by substitution. Homework: finish problems from notes and worksheet 7.2A (evens only). Mid-term grades should be posted on Family Access by tonight!
LA - Students were assigned to read 2 short science fictions stories "Rain, Rain, Go Away" and "The Father Thing." Students then had to discuss the scientific elements of each story. They had the rest of the hour to work on finish decorating their writer's notebook, finish up with "The Giver" novel, finish their Giver packet or start on their science fiction project. HW - Work on the Sci Fi project, read "The Giver", or their AR science fiction book,or the "Giver packet. Whoo!
Art 7/8: All classes are still completing their "Let the Sun Shine In" community art project. 2nd hr.- watercolor monoprints, 4th hr. - colored pencil, 5th hr.- tissue paper collage.
Advanced Art grade 8: Completing white charcoal drawings.....rubrics tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 25 (F-Day)
Geometry: Students took their midterm exam. Kitchen geometry project is due on Thursday, we will begin chapter 7 tomorrow.
Science: 4th & 6th hour played Jeapardy for Unit 3. Review is due on Thursday. Roller Coaster lab is due tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and began a historical inquiry in class today. 9.1 section assessment due Wednesday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Took mid-term, No homework
Technology-Moodle Module 1 Part 2 Students viewed Resources and Videos on Safety Online and How Much Information is Too Much. They recorded their findings on a resource sheet and submitted it through Moodle. A forum discussing the pitfalls of Myspace and Facebook and a "Web License Quiz" are due Monday January 31st.
Spanish 8 and Spanish I: vocabulary quiz this Thursday.
LA - Today was an F day so I only met with 2,4, and 6th hours. Students were handed their own composition book to use for our "writers workshop." They had time to decorate it in class and we went over how the workshop will be done in class. "Teaching Point" today - To write a literary essay you must live in the world of the story. You must experience the story intensely. HW - working on finishing "The Giver" book and packet. Also start working on their community project due 2/8.
Science: 4th & 6th hour played Jeapardy for Unit 3. Review is due on Thursday. Roller Coaster lab is due tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and began a historical inquiry in class today. 9.1 section assessment due Wednesday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Took mid-term, No homework
Technology-Moodle Module 1 Part 2 Students viewed Resources and Videos on Safety Online and How Much Information is Too Much. They recorded their findings on a resource sheet and submitted it through Moodle. A forum discussing the pitfalls of Myspace and Facebook and a "Web License Quiz" are due Monday January 31st.
Spanish 8 and Spanish I: vocabulary quiz this Thursday.
LA - Today was an F day so I only met with 2,4, and 6th hours. Students were handed their own composition book to use for our "writers workshop." They had time to decorate it in class and we went over how the workshop will be done in class. "Teaching Point" today - To write a literary essay you must live in the world of the story. You must experience the story intensely. HW - working on finishing "The Giver" book and packet. Also start working on their community project due 2/8.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 24
Science: Worked on the review for the unit 3 Test (see Friday's blog for a link to the review). We will work on the review for most of the week, it is due on Thursday. Roller Coaster Lab is due Wednesday, January 26. The unit 3 test is Monday, January 31 and the midterm is friday, January 4.
Geometry: Went over the cumulative test. There is no homework, just study for the midterm tomorrow! Kitchen geometry project is due on Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We started notes on lesson 4.6. Homework-worksheet 4.6, # 1-13.
Social Studies: Students reviewed homework folders, checked chapter 8 quiz, discussed section 9.1 in text and began to work on 9.1 section assessment in class. 9.1 section assessment is due Wednesday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Today we discussed more of the "Giver" and went through the packet together. I also introduced their Science Fiction project. It is due on Feb 8th and is worth 120 points. It is a big project. They will have a few days to work in class but the rest will be done at home. Attached is the assignment and the points for each portion of the project. If you have any questions at all please let me know. HW - finishing up "The Giver" book and packet, due on 1/31. Start on the project due 2/8.
Algebra- 2nd and 4th hours - final review day for the midterm. Students have 2 practice tests with answers from which to study! 5th hour - Exam!!
Geometry: Went over the cumulative test. There is no homework, just study for the midterm tomorrow! Kitchen geometry project is due on Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We started notes on lesson 4.6. Homework-worksheet 4.6, # 1-13.
Social Studies: Students reviewed homework folders, checked chapter 8 quiz, discussed section 9.1 in text and began to work on 9.1 section assessment in class. 9.1 section assessment is due Wednesday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Today we discussed more of the "Giver" and went through the packet together. I also introduced their Science Fiction project. It is due on Feb 8th and is worth 120 points. It is a big project. They will have a few days to work in class but the rest will be done at home. Attached is the assignment and the points for each portion of the project. If you have any questions at all please let me know. HW - finishing up "The Giver" book and packet, due on 1/31. Start on the project due 2/8.
Algebra- 2nd and 4th hours - final review day for the midterm. Students have 2 practice tests with answers from which to study! 5th hour - Exam!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 21 (D-Day, 1/2 Day)
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.
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.
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.
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