Science: Investigation 19-A Harmonic Motion. What is Safe project corrections due Wednesday, March 30.
Technology: Students were in and out of the class due to the March Miracles preliminaries. The time in class was used to work on our "Investigate" which is due April 14th. What students should have ready for checking is their "Investigate" section of the design folder; Spreadsheet complete and printed, Print evidence of where each line item on the Spreadsheet came from, and printed bibliography of each line item on the spreadsheet.
Spanish: All missing Spanish work must be turned in by this Thursday. Anyone who did not take their Spanish test last week must take it this E day.
Algebra: Quiz on adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials on Wednesday for all classes.
LA - Today was C day so I only met with 3rd hour today. We watched "The Outsider's" movie and discussed the differences and similarities between the novel and the movie. Extra credit to students dressed as a greaser or a soc/preppy. HW - none
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lesson 5.1 - 5.5. We started working on scale drawings. No homework.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 13.1 and shared current events in class. No homework.
Mrs. Weiss, Middle School Counselor visited the 8th Grade Technology classrooms on Monday, March 21st to discuss scheduling for high school. This is a very important and exciting time for the current 8th graders. On Tuesday, March 29th - Mrs. Weiss will return to Technology and students will enter their high school course selections into the computer.
Students are required to complete the Scheduling Worksheet and get a parent/guardian signature on the completed form for Tuesday, March 29th. It is VERY important that parents/guardians sign off on the scheduling worksheet. A copy of the worksheet and course selection guide is available for download on the blog and on Mrs. Weiss' personal webpage. Mrs. Weiss will be available each day at lunch for questions regarding scheduling, prior to March 29th. Parents/Guardians are welcome to call or email Mrs. Weiss with questions as well. rweiss@berkleyschools.org or (248) 837.8310
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday, March 24 (A-Day)
Science: Did a gallery walk to check the review for tomorrow's test and What is Safe projects were returned. Test tomorrow! Project corrections due Wednesday, March 30.
Geometry: 10.1-10.4 Quiz & 10.5 notes in class. 10.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test Thursday, March 31.
Art 7/8: "round Robin Picasso" continued.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 1 of new still life drawing. Students will continue monochromatic painting.
Social Studies: I apologize for the lack of postings as I have been out of the building for the last two days. Students corrected 12.3 guided notes, read 12.4 aloud and worked on 12.4 section assessment in class. 12.4 section assessment is due Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Literary essays should be turned in at end of the day today or tomorrow. We started reading and discussing the short story "Bishop's Silver." At the end of the stories we read in class we will talk about theme, conflict, plot and literary elements. Eventually there will be a test on both the stories and the elements. HW - Finishing their papers and taking the A.R. quiz on The Outsiders which is due by 3/31.
Algebra: Discussed adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials. Introduced finding the greatest common factor of a polynomial and factoring. Homework - worksheet 9.1 (attached)
Geometry: 10.1-10.4 Quiz & 10.5 notes in class. 10.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test Thursday, March 31.
Art 7/8: "round Robin Picasso" continued.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 1 of new still life drawing. Students will continue monochromatic painting.
Social Studies: I apologize for the lack of postings as I have been out of the building for the last two days. Students corrected 12.3 guided notes, read 12.4 aloud and worked on 12.4 section assessment in class. 12.4 section assessment is due Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Literary essays should be turned in at end of the day today or tomorrow. We started reading and discussing the short story "Bishop's Silver." At the end of the stories we read in class we will talk about theme, conflict, plot and literary elements. Eventually there will be a test on both the stories and the elements. HW - Finishing their papers and taking the A.R. quiz on The Outsiders which is due by 3/31.
Algebra: Discussed adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials. Introduced finding the greatest common factor of a polynomial and factoring. Homework - worksheet 9.1 (attached)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 22 (F-Day)
Science: Played Eletricity Jeapordy and students worked on the review for the electricity test. Review is due tomorrow! Unit 4 (Electricity) test on Friday, March 25.
Geometry: 10.4 Activity, 10.4 Notes (Using Inscribed Angles), and the odds of 10.4 worksheet were completed and discussed in class. 10.5 notes and 3 problems from the 10.4 worksheet are homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz tomorrow. Chapter 10 test Thursday, March 31.
LA - Today I only met with hours 2,4 and 6. We watched the movie The Outsiders. Students earned extra credit if they dressed as a soc (preppy) or a greaser. HW - working on their literary essay which is due either 3/24 or 3/25.
Spanish 8 test has been moved to this B day.
Geometry: 10.4 Activity, 10.4 Notes (Using Inscribed Angles), and the odds of 10.4 worksheet were completed and discussed in class. 10.5 notes and 3 problems from the 10.4 worksheet are homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz tomorrow. Chapter 10 test Thursday, March 31.
LA - Today I only met with hours 2,4 and 6. We watched the movie The Outsiders. Students earned extra credit if they dressed as a soc (preppy) or a greaser. HW - working on their literary essay which is due either 3/24 or 3/25.
Spanish 8 test has been moved to this B day.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 22 (E-Day)
Permission slips for the 8th grade trip are due on Thursday, March 31!
Science: Students finished presenting alarm circuits and worked on the test review. Review is due on Thursday (4th & 6th hour will have time tomorrow to work on the review). Electricity test is Friday, March 25.
Geometry: 10.3 Notes (chords in circles) in class, 10.3 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz on Thursday, March 24 & chapter 10 test Thursday March 31.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 6.5, similar figures. Homework-worksheet 6.5, # 1-4,8-10.
Technology - Family Budget due date update! Due to the limited time we have in class with High School Scheduling...the due date for the Investigate section (print evidence of the research done, spreadsheet, and bibliography) has been extended to the week of April 11th (after break).
LA - students typed their final drafts. The paper is due either Thurs. 3/24 or Fri 3/25. Student's also took their A.R. novel quiz on The Outsiders. The last day to take the quiz is 3/31. HW - Hours 2,4,6 dress as a soc (preppy) or a greaser for extra credit as we will be watching the Outsiders movie tomorrow. :-) 3rd hour will be doing the same thing on 3/28
Science: Students finished presenting alarm circuits and worked on the test review. Review is due on Thursday (4th & 6th hour will have time tomorrow to work on the review). Electricity test is Friday, March 25.
Geometry: 10.3 Notes (chords in circles) in class, 10.3 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz on Thursday, March 24 & chapter 10 test Thursday March 31.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 6.5, similar figures. Homework-worksheet 6.5, # 1-4,8-10.
Technology - Family Budget due date update! Due to the limited time we have in class with High School Scheduling...the due date for the Investigate section (print evidence of the research done, spreadsheet, and bibliography) has been extended to the week of April 11th (after break).
LA - students typed their final drafts. The paper is due either Thurs. 3/24 or Fri 3/25. Student's also took their A.R. novel quiz on The Outsiders. The last day to take the quiz is 3/31. HW - Hours 2,4,6 dress as a soc (preppy) or a greaser for extra credit as we will be watching the Outsiders movie tomorrow. :-) 3rd hour will be doing the same thing on 3/28
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 21 (D-Day)
Science: Presented alarm projects, there are so many wonderful and creative circuits! We will spend the remainder of the week reviewing for Friday's test on the electricity unit.
Geometry: 10.2 notes (circle measurements). 10.2 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz on Thursday, March 24. Chapter 4 test will be Thursday, March 31. If students will be absent on Thursday they should take the test before spring break!
Pre-Algebra: We did a review today. No homework.
Art 7/8: "Round Robin Picasso" continued.
Advanced Art: Students have completed collages. They had the choice of red, blue, green, or purple paint. They are now mixing tints and shades of their chosen color to create a "monochromatic" painting!
Technology: Mrs. Weiss joined us today to introduce the new scheduling system for the High School. Tonight is the parent meeting at the High School at 7:00 pm. Next "D" day (Tuesday, March 28th) we will be logging in to the Student system and scheduling your students for their entrance into Berkley High! The due date for the "Investigate" portion of the Family Budget Project was set for next week...with March Miracles and High School Scheduling the due date will now be the week we return from Break (April 11th-17th).
Algebra: Passed back Chapter 8 tests and discussed. Started chapter 9. Homework: finish problems from the notes
Social Studies: Students discussed 12.1 guided notes and worked on 12.2 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 12.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students worked on their literary essay. The final draft is due either Thursday 3/24 or Friday 3/25. Please remember that students can dress up as a soc (preppy) or a greaser on Wed 3/23 (hours 2,4,6) to celebrate "The Outsiders." 3rd hour will watch the movie on 3/28 and they should dress up as well.
HW - working on their papers. A.R. quizzes can be taken from home on the Outsiders quiz or they can take it in school but it is due by 3/31.
Geometry: 10.2 notes (circle measurements). 10.2 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz on Thursday, March 24. Chapter 4 test will be Thursday, March 31. If students will be absent on Thursday they should take the test before spring break!
Pre-Algebra: We did a review today. No homework.
Art 7/8: "Round Robin Picasso" continued.
Advanced Art: Students have completed collages. They had the choice of red, blue, green, or purple paint. They are now mixing tints and shades of their chosen color to create a "monochromatic" painting!
Technology: Mrs. Weiss joined us today to introduce the new scheduling system for the High School. Tonight is the parent meeting at the High School at 7:00 pm. Next "D" day (Tuesday, March 28th) we will be logging in to the Student system and scheduling your students for their entrance into Berkley High! The due date for the "Investigate" portion of the Family Budget Project was set for next week...with March Miracles and High School Scheduling the due date will now be the week we return from Break (April 11th-17th).
Algebra: Passed back Chapter 8 tests and discussed. Started chapter 9. Homework: finish problems from the notes
Social Studies: Students discussed 12.1 guided notes and worked on 12.2 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 12.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students worked on their literary essay. The final draft is due either Thursday 3/24 or Friday 3/25. Please remember that students can dress up as a soc (preppy) or a greaser on Wed 3/23 (hours 2,4,6) to celebrate "The Outsiders." 3rd hour will watch the movie on 3/28 and they should dress up as well.
HW - working on their papers. A.R. quizzes can be taken from home on the Outsiders quiz or they can take it in school but it is due by 3/31.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, March 18 (C-Day)
Science: Played Eletricity Jeapordy and students worked on their projects and/or the review for the electricity test. "What is Safe" project due Monday, March 21. Unit 4 (Electricity) test on Friday, March 25.
LA - I only met with 3rd hour today and they worked on their literary essays. We will be working and completing them this week. Due on 3/31 or 4/1. HW - working on papers.
Pre-Algebra: We finished lesson 6.4, (similar and congruent figures). Homework-worksheet 6.4, # 1 - 10. We also had a "march madness" speed tournament. Way to go Boris!!
Social Studies: Students checked a quiz, shared current events and discussed westward expansion in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Spanish 8 test on Tuesday, march 22nd. Study guides are in the red folder outside the Spanish room, and on my blog sraroth.blogspot.com
LA - I only met with 3rd hour today and they worked on their literary essays. We will be working and completing them this week. Due on 3/31 or 4/1. HW - working on papers.
Pre-Algebra: We finished lesson 6.4, (similar and congruent figures). Homework-worksheet 6.4, # 1 - 10. We also had a "march madness" speed tournament. Way to go Boris!!
Social Studies: Students checked a quiz, shared current events and discussed westward expansion in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Spanish 8 test on Tuesday, march 22nd. Study guides are in the red folder outside the Spanish room, and on my blog sraroth.blogspot.com
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 16 (B-Day, 1/2 Day)
Science: 1st hour worked on their "What is Safe" project, due Monday!
Geometry: 10.1 notes, 10.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.
Social Studies: Students received project grades, corrected quizzes and discussed current event topics in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 5th hour test tomorrow!! I have attached the reviews (Stations & Practice Test).
Geometry: 10.1 notes, 10.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.
Social Studies: Students received project grades, corrected quizzes and discussed current event topics in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 5th hour test tomorrow!! I have attached the reviews (Stations & Practice Test).
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