Great day at Cedar Point yesterday! Thank you 8th graders for making us proud and thank you to all of the chaperones that helped make the day a huge success!
Science: Law of Reflection review and worksheet. The science final is scheduled for Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 12 review. Chapter 12 test is tomorrow. Geometry final exam is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.
Social Studies: -Students checked 17.4, checked homework folders and reviewed for tomorrow's quiz. Homework folders, "mini projects," and quiz tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days. **Quiz study guide is attached.**
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz on Tuesday.
Technology: Our Final Project presentations are starting today (May 19th) and continuing until they are done...hoping they are done and graded before finals for other classes begin.
Algebra: We started 11.1 (graphing Square root functions) today. No homework.
LA - We reviewed for the grammar quiz tomorrow on prepositional phrases. We then started the story Flower's for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes, it is the excerpt and not the whole novel. HW - study for grammar quiz.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17 (B-Day)
Science: Amusement park physics with a Nasa Twist.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 12 test is Friday.
Art 7/8: Students have added warp thread to their looms and have begun to weave. Requirements from home include: dryer lint, a hanger for the weaving once it is complete and any other items students would like to use in their weavings...(examples...tin foil, fabric, rubber bands, hair ties, shoe laces, embellishments etc)
Advanced Art grade 8: All portfolios have been delivered to the high school for review!! Student tables have designed floral still life arrangements. Students are using acrylic paint on canvas to create their paintings.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a quiz review. Most students finished it in class. We will review Thursday for a quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Test today!
LA - Student revisions were due today. They peer edited once again and I collected the papers at the end of the hour. I will proofread them next and they will get them back on Tuesday 5/24. We also started on Prepositional Phrases, there will be a quiz on Friday 5/20. HW - None...enjoy Cedar Point!
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 12 test is Friday.
Art 7/8: Students have added warp thread to their looms and have begun to weave. Requirements from home include: dryer lint, a hanger for the weaving once it is complete and any other items students would like to use in their weavings...(examples...tin foil, fabric, rubber bands, hair ties, shoe laces, embellishments etc)
Advanced Art grade 8: All portfolios have been delivered to the high school for review!! Student tables have designed floral still life arrangements. Students are using acrylic paint on canvas to create their paintings.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a quiz review. Most students finished it in class. We will review Thursday for a quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Test today!
LA - Student revisions were due today. They peer edited once again and I collected the papers at the end of the hour. I will proofread them next and they will get them back on Tuesday 5/24. We also started on Prepositional Phrases, there will be a quiz on Friday 5/20. HW - None...enjoy Cedar Point!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, May 16 (A-Day)
The internet was done most of the day at Norup, so there are not many blog posts. Everything should be back up to full operations tomorrow!
Science: Amusement Park Physics
Science: Amusement Park Physics
LA - Many students had to re-take their appositives quiz for the 2nd time because they failed it miserably the first time. :-) The student's who passed with an 81% or higher did not have to retake the quiz and worked on their papers. HW - revisions of the rough drafts are due tomorrow, it is another homework assignment. I am collecting them as well to check, before they move on to their final paper. Thank you again to all of the parents who helped make Legacy Day such a success!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Thursday, May 12 (E-Day)
Legacy Day is tomorrow!
Students should be prepared to work outside and get dirty!
Closed toed shoes & 8th grade shirts are required!
Science: Went over the schedule for tomorrow's Legacy Day and completed notes on pages 498-502.
Geometry: LAST SECTION OF NOTES!!!!!!!!! Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!! 12.7 notes in class, 12.7 worksheet is homework. The chapter 12 test will be Friday, May 20.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 8-5 (slope-intercept form). Homework-worksheet 8.5, # 3,4, 8 - 12, 15, 16.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, reviewed 17.1 and were introduced to 17.2 in class. Homework is to complete 17.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: All students have the review for the Chapter 10 Test Part II. For 8th graders/6th grader, the test is next Tuesday. For 7th graders, the test is Thursday.
LA - Students rough drafts were due today and counted as a homework grade. They peer edited and then were supposed to start their revisions. The revision paper is due on 5/17. HW - working on their final paper
Looking forward to Legacy Day tomorrow!
Students should be prepared to work outside and get dirty!
Closed toed shoes & 8th grade shirts are required!
Science: Went over the schedule for tomorrow's Legacy Day and completed notes on pages 498-502.
Geometry: LAST SECTION OF NOTES!!!!!!!!! Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!! 12.7 notes in class, 12.7 worksheet is homework. The chapter 12 test will be Friday, May 20.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 8-5 (slope-intercept form). Homework-worksheet 8.5, # 3,4, 8 - 12, 15, 16.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, reviewed 17.1 and were introduced to 17.2 in class. Homework is to complete 17.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: All students have the review for the Chapter 10 Test Part II. For 8th graders/6th grader, the test is next Tuesday. For 7th graders, the test is Thursday.
LA - Students rough drafts were due today and counted as a homework grade. They peer edited and then were supposed to start their revisions. The revision paper is due on 5/17. HW - working on their final paper
Looking forward to Legacy Day tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, May 9 (C-Day)
Science: Investigation 22-A & B- Mixing colors of light and the angle of reflection. 5th hour recieved their graded I-Search papers, corrections are due Tuesday, May 17.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on the slope of a line. Homework-worksheet 8.4, #1 - 3, 10 - 17.
Technology - Students were given time to work on their final project for the Family Budget project. If any missing assignments are in the gradebook the due dates were: Investigate (evidence of research) April 14th. Plan (rough draft of visual and speech) April 25th. The final project is due and presentations will begin May 19th....although there are a few students who would like to present this week, I may allow them to present early.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, discussed the Civil War and began work on a letter in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on the slope of a line. Homework-worksheet 8.4, #1 - 3, 10 - 17.
Technology - Students were given time to work on their final project for the Family Budget project. If any missing assignments are in the gradebook the due dates were: Investigate (evidence of research) April 14th. Plan (rough draft of visual and speech) April 25th. The final project is due and presentations will begin May 19th....although there are a few students who would like to present this week, I may allow them to present early.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, discussed the Civil War and began work on a letter in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, May 9 (B-Day)
Students recieved permission slips for Legacy Day and their 8th grade trip shirts. If students are unhappy with the size they ordered we can not promise an exchange as we have only ordered a limited number of shirts.
Science: Bill Nye - Light & Optics. 4th & 6th hour had their I-Search papers returned. Corrections are due on Tuesday, May 17.
Geometry: 12.5 notes in class (volume of pyramids and cones) and quizzes were returned. 12.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 12 test Tuesday, May 17.
Social Studies: Students shared chapter 16 assessment, were introduced to chapter 17 and began work on 17.1 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 17.1 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 8.3, x-intercept and y-intercept. We practiced graphing all hour. Homework-worksheet 8.3, #1 - 7, 10 - 12
Algebra: homework 10.6B (4-24 multiples of 4) and 10.7B (4-32 multiples of 4)
Science: Bill Nye - Light & Optics. 4th & 6th hour had their I-Search papers returned. Corrections are due on Tuesday, May 17.
Geometry: 12.5 notes in class (volume of pyramids and cones) and quizzes were returned. 12.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 12 test Tuesday, May 17.
Social Studies: Students shared chapter 16 assessment, were introduced to chapter 17 and began work on 17.1 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 17.1 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 8.3, x-intercept and y-intercept. We practiced graphing all hour. Homework-worksheet 8.3, #1 - 7, 10 - 12
Algebra: homework 10.6B (4-24 multiples of 4) and 10.7B (4-32 multiples of 4)
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday, May 6 (A-Day)
Science: Began our final unit on light today with jigsaw notes for pages 478, 480-483. I-Search papers will be returned next week.
Geometry: Went over the 12.4 homework and took the 12.1-12.4 quiz. 12.5 notes are homework. Chapter 12 test is Tuesday, May 17.
Social Studies: Students checked homework folders, worked on chapter 16 assessment (pp 482-483), discussed current events and the battle of Shiloh in class today. Chapter 16 assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Wow! It's been a tough week in algebra. The kids have worked so hard learning different forms of quadratic equations. Today's lesson was the quadratic formula. Ask them what that is! Homework is the 2 story problems from the notes. Have a great weekend!
Geometry: Went over the 12.4 homework and took the 12.1-12.4 quiz. 12.5 notes are homework. Chapter 12 test is Tuesday, May 17.
Social Studies: Students checked homework folders, worked on chapter 16 assessment (pp 482-483), discussed current events and the battle of Shiloh in class today. Chapter 16 assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Wow! It's been a tough week in algebra. The kids have worked so hard learning different forms of quadratic equations. Today's lesson was the quadratic formula. Ask them what that is! Homework is the 2 story problems from the notes. Have a great weekend!
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