Science: Refraction demonstration and investigation. Refraction worksheet is homework. Sound & Light Quest is tomorrow. Science final is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Went over the final exam review and worked on completing the review packet. Chapters 11 & 12 in the review packet are due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lesson 8.1 - 8.5. No homework.
LA - I returned the student's revised papers with corrections (those who handed them in) and they worked on fixing their revision paper so they will be ready to type their final draft tomorrow in class. Student's who were absent made up their prepositional quiz. HW - working on refining their papers.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, May 23 (F-Day)
Science: Light & Optics Investigation. Sound & Light Quest on Wednesday, May 25. Final exam is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Started working on the final exam review. Chapters 7-10 (#1-43) is homework. Final exam is Wednesday, June 1.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed Civil War quiz and watched a video on Gettysburg in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: finish notes from 11.2 (page 8 and 9 from attachment) and wkst 11.2A (16-28 evens)
Technology: Students are presenting their Family Budget Project.
Geometry: Started working on the final exam review. Chapters 7-10 (#1-43) is homework. Final exam is Wednesday, June 1.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed Civil War quiz and watched a video on Gettysburg in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: finish notes from 11.2 (page 8 and 9 from attachment) and wkst 11.2A (16-28 evens)
Technology: Students are presenting their Family Budget Project.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, May 20 (E-Day)
Science: Completed the unit 6 notes! If students were absent yesterday they have Law of Reflection homework. Sound & Light "Quest" Wednesday, May 25. Science final Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Took the chapter 12 test. Geometry Final is Wednesday, June 1.
Art 7/8: Weaves continue! We are using a variety of supplies. Yarn, raffia, tinsel, fabric, fleece, shoe laces, tin foil, beads, dryer lint etc.etc! Homework includes bringing dryer lint, other interesting weaving items and a hanger for the weave.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings continued.
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders, mini projects and took a quiz on the Civil War in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Simplifying Radicals! homework tonight are problems 1-15 odd. I have attached the worksheet. Enjoy the weather!
LA - Student's took their grammar quiz on prepositional phrases. Those that were not here yesterday made up the homework and got caught up on the story we are reading in class. Once the quizzes were completed we continued reading and discussing Flower's for Algernon. HW - none.
Geometry: Took the chapter 12 test. Geometry Final is Wednesday, June 1.
Art 7/8: Weaves continue! We are using a variety of supplies. Yarn, raffia, tinsel, fabric, fleece, shoe laces, tin foil, beads, dryer lint etc.etc! Homework includes bringing dryer lint, other interesting weaving items and a hanger for the weave.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings continued.
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders, mini projects and took a quiz on the Civil War in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Simplifying Radicals! homework tonight are problems 1-15 odd. I have attached the worksheet. Enjoy the weather!
LA - Student's took their grammar quiz on prepositional phrases. Those that were not here yesterday made up the homework and got caught up on the story we are reading in class. Once the quizzes were completed we continued reading and discussing Flower's for Algernon. HW - none.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday, May 19 (D-Day)
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.
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.
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!
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