Science: Today we learned how to do "Jigsaw" note-taking by taking notes on pages 6, 8, 9, 11 & 12. Click here for a copy of the Unit 1 notes.
Geometry: Completed the 1.6 notes (polygons), 1.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 1 test is Monday, September 26.
Language Arts: Students used their Vocabulary words in their Journal entry What is your most prized possession? Explain why it is so important to you. What do you think would happen if all the clocks and watches in the world started going backwards. Your own topic. We started the Science Fiction Unit in our Anthology. Students took notes on what Science Fiction is, and we began reading "Rain, Rain, Go Away" by Isaac Asimov. Homework: READ!
Pre-Algebra: We started notes today on order of operations. Homework - worksheet 1.3, # 1 - 9.
Spanish I: flash cards on 1.1 (pg 47) must be done by this Friday, or you will not get a grade for them. Today's homework sheet is due by tomorrow (and you have one week to complete it)
Art 7/8: Students are completing the marker portion of their sketchbook covers. They are putting the sketchbooks together today.
Advanced Art grade 8: Today we begin still life #2. Yesterday first still life was graded. Students are also brainstorming ideas for their "Flower Pun" drawings. Thumbnail sketches will be completed today.
Humanities: Students reviewed current events and worked on a current events packet in class today. Peace day tomorrow...please wear blue and white. Homework is to complete current events and core democratic value packets by THURSDAY.
Algebra (Graham) Finished section 2.1. Ask your son or daughter, "What is the difference between an irrational and a rational number?" Homework: worksheet 2.1B (all)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Science: Students recieved science books or CD's today and did a textbook scavenger hunt to get acclimated to their new textbooks. "Candy Coated" lab was turned in and I am hoping to get the labs all read and returned to students by Friday. No Homework!!!!
Geometry: Quizzes were returned, students may do quiz corrections for 1/2 credit. Quiz corrections must be on a separate sheet of paper (or the back of the quiz) and have work shown or explanation for each question. We also went over the 1.5 notes, 1.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 1 test will be Monday, September 26.
Pre-Algebra-We talked about powers and exponents today. Homework-worksheet 1.2, odds.
Language Arts: Students discussed the new Vocabulary List (#2) and were given the definition. Work from last week was handed back (Friday's are too crazy for hand back day so I'm going to try out Mondays). Students were reminded that we will be starting our first novel unit next week, therefore they should have at least one book read and tested by the end of the week. All 8th grade students should have an AR book with them daily for "free time" reading. Three books are due by the end of the marking period...which is October 28th. Homework: READ
Humanities: Students shared college essays and reviewed the Core Democratic Values in class. Homework is to write about which value is most important to you and why. Be sure to share and discuss your choice with somebody at home.
Algebra (Graham): I handed back the quizzes from Friday. Please look them over to clear up any misconceptions before the Unit test. Please contact me if you have any concerns. We started section 2.1 today. We will finish it tomorrow. No homework tonight!
Geometry: Quizzes were returned, students may do quiz corrections for 1/2 credit. Quiz corrections must be on a separate sheet of paper (or the back of the quiz) and have work shown or explanation for each question. We also went over the 1.5 notes, 1.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 1 test will be Monday, September 26.
Pre-Algebra-We talked about powers and exponents today. Homework-worksheet 1.2, odds.
Language Arts: Students discussed the new Vocabulary List (#2) and were given the definition. Work from last week was handed back (Friday's are too crazy for hand back day so I'm going to try out Mondays). Students were reminded that we will be starting our first novel unit next week, therefore they should have at least one book read and tested by the end of the week. All 8th grade students should have an AR book with them daily for "free time" reading. Three books are due by the end of the marking period...which is October 28th. Homework: READ
Humanities: Students shared college essays and reviewed the Core Democratic Values in class. Homework is to write about which value is most important to you and why. Be sure to share and discuss your choice with somebody at home.
Algebra (Graham): I handed back the quizzes from Friday. Please look them over to clear up any misconceptions before the Unit test. Please contact me if you have any concerns. We started section 2.1 today. We will finish it tomorrow. No homework tonight!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday, September 16
Geometry: Students took the 1.1-1.4 quiz. Completing the 1.5 notes is homework (we will go over the notes on Monday). Students need to use their textbooks to help them complete the notes, the examples in the notes are very similar to the examples in the book.
Science: Today we completed Investigation 1-A by collecting data with the cars and the tracks. Students investigated how changing distance between photogates (independent variable) affects the amount of time it takes for the car to travel between the photogates (dependent variable). Homework is to complete the "Candy Coated" Lab, final draft is due on Monday, this is a TEST grade!!!!!!!
Language Arts: Students took a "MAZE" reading assessment. Our first vocabulary quiz went very well. Students need to remember to have their AR book with them every day, as when they are done with their quiz or classwork they may use that time to read. The AR computer was open and many students used this time to get up to date with their quarterly 3 book requirement. Great Job 8th Graders! Homework: READ! New Vocab on Monday and the beginning of our Science Fiction Unit.
Pre-Algebra: We finished talking about lesson 1.1. Homework is worksheet 1.1 2 - 28 evens.
Humanaties: Students reviewed constitutional values, discussed the pursuit of happiness as found in the Declaration of Independence and related it to a conversation about higher education. Homework is to complete a three paragraph "college entrance essay." Paragraph one is to list the college you would like to attend and why. Paragraph two is to say what you would like to do/be when you grow up and why. Paragraph three is to tell why the college should choose you above all others.
Algebra (Graham) Quiz today - no homework. Have a great weekend!
Algebra (Hill): Today we completed our first quiz covering chapter 1. Homework: Read through each of the example problems in section 2.1 of the textbook. Have a great weekend!
Science: Today we completed Investigation 1-A by collecting data with the cars and the tracks. Students investigated how changing distance between photogates (independent variable) affects the amount of time it takes for the car to travel between the photogates (dependent variable). Homework is to complete the "Candy Coated" Lab, final draft is due on Monday, this is a TEST grade!!!!!!!
Language Arts: Students took a "MAZE" reading assessment. Our first vocabulary quiz went very well. Students need to remember to have their AR book with them every day, as when they are done with their quiz or classwork they may use that time to read. The AR computer was open and many students used this time to get up to date with their quarterly 3 book requirement. Great Job 8th Graders! Homework: READ! New Vocab on Monday and the beginning of our Science Fiction Unit.
Pre-Algebra: We finished talking about lesson 1.1. Homework is worksheet 1.1 2 - 28 evens.
Humanaties: Students reviewed constitutional values, discussed the pursuit of happiness as found in the Declaration of Independence and related it to a conversation about higher education. Homework is to complete a three paragraph "college entrance essay." Paragraph one is to list the college you would like to attend and why. Paragraph two is to say what you would like to do/be when you grow up and why. Paragraph three is to tell why the college should choose you above all others.
Algebra (Graham) Quiz today - no homework. Have a great weekend!
Algebra (Hill): Today we completed our first quiz covering chapter 1. Homework: Read through each of the example problems in section 2.1 of the textbook. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, September 15
Science: Today we peer reviewed the "Candy Coated Lab". Final draft is due on Monday, September 19. Click here for a copy of the rubric.
Geometry: Completed the 1.4 notes (measuring angles & angle bisectors). 1.4 worksheet is homework. 1.1-1.4 quiz tomorrow!
Language Arts: Due today - Text Reading Strategies Students made "Cootie Catchers" with their vocabulary words. They then practiced their words. We then worked on long reading selection test taking skills. Students have a packet of a sample test to take tonight and we will review it tomorrow. Homework- Study vocabulary words, Reading Test Model - "Finding a Bit of History". Tomorrow - Vocabulary Quiz - Review Reading Test Model.
Art 7/8: Sketchbook covers continued. Most students are on the black marker portion.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 3 of still life. Value bars will be completed today. Demonstration on blending stumps and into about "Flower Pun" drawings.
Spanish I: Alphabet quiz on Tuesday, Sept 20th. Retakes on today's vocab quiz can be at any lunch time starting tomorrow. Date homework is due tomorrow.
Humanities: Students celebrated Constitution Day and discussed how this document provides use with shared values. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We started new notes on variables and expressions. Students were given a take home quiz on stem-and-leafs and box-and-whiskers. They can use any notes or homework assignments to complete this. It is a quiz grade.
Algebra (Graham): Homework Worksheet 1.5B (evens only), Quiz tomorrow over sections 1.1-1.5. I can feel the high stress level in our discussions about the upcoming quiz. They can look over problems and examples in the textbook, look over their notes, and come and see me in the tech room at lunch (they need to get a pass first).
Algebra (Hill): Today we studied problem solving strategies as they apply to story problems. Homework: Page 32 problems 14-18
Geometry: Completed the 1.4 notes (measuring angles & angle bisectors). 1.4 worksheet is homework. 1.1-1.4 quiz tomorrow!
Language Arts: Due today - Text Reading Strategies Students made "Cootie Catchers" with their vocabulary words. They then practiced their words. We then worked on long reading selection test taking skills. Students have a packet of a sample test to take tonight and we will review it tomorrow. Homework- Study vocabulary words, Reading Test Model - "Finding a Bit of History". Tomorrow - Vocabulary Quiz - Review Reading Test Model.
Art 7/8: Sketchbook covers continued. Most students are on the black marker portion.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 3 of still life. Value bars will be completed today. Demonstration on blending stumps and into about "Flower Pun" drawings.
Spanish I: Alphabet quiz on Tuesday, Sept 20th. Retakes on today's vocab quiz can be at any lunch time starting tomorrow. Date homework is due tomorrow.
Humanities: Students celebrated Constitution Day and discussed how this document provides use with shared values. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We started new notes on variables and expressions. Students were given a take home quiz on stem-and-leafs and box-and-whiskers. They can use any notes or homework assignments to complete this. It is a quiz grade.
Algebra (Graham): Homework Worksheet 1.5B (evens only), Quiz tomorrow over sections 1.1-1.5. I can feel the high stress level in our discussions about the upcoming quiz. They can look over problems and examples in the textbook, look over their notes, and come and see me in the tech room at lunch (they need to get a pass first).
Algebra (Hill): Today we studied problem solving strategies as they apply to story problems. Homework: Page 32 problems 14-18
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wednesday, September 14
Geometry: Today we completed section 1.3 notes with a discussion and explanation of the distance formula (pythagorean theorem in disguise!). Homework is to complete the 1.3 worksheet. 1.1-1.4 quiz on Friday.
Science: We continued with investigation 1-A with a discovery of how two photogates can work together and how they collect data from a car on a track. Rough draft of the "Candy Coated Lab" is due tomorrow for peer review. Final draft is due on Monday, September 19. THIS IS A TEST GRADE!
Spanish I: vocab quiz tomorrow. Alphabet quiz on Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: We finished our double stem-and-leaf plots. Homework- worksheet 12.2, # 1 - 5, 9 - 15, 17
Language Arts: Students used all their vocabulary words in sentences and then shared. We then continued our reading strategies with learning what to look for in a text book. If not finished this is due for homework. Second hour also had our magazine strategies on "Modern Cowboys" to complete today as we had assemblies yesterday and Monday. Homework: "Minders, Ranchers, and Cowhands" text book reading strategies worksheet, study for vocabulary quiz on Friday, and READ!
Physical Education: SEPTEMBER FITNESS QUESTION- Describe in detail how physically active you were over the summer. Highly active = 2 or more hours a day; Moderately active = 1 or more hours a day; Low activity less than an hour most days of the week. You have been pre-tested in push ups, sit ups, sit n reach, shuttle run and mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test. What areas do you most need to focus on to show improvement? You can compare your scores to the chart posted in the gym. Essays should be of high quality, informative, neat and completed on time. Papers are due on or before Monday, September 26, 2011.
Algebra 1(Hill) Today we used box and whisker plots to compare sets of scientific data. Homework review your notes from section 1.1-1.4, there is a quiz on 1.1-1.5 on Friday.
Algebra (Graham) We worked in groups solving problems on p.27 in the textbooks. There is no homework tonight! Remember, Quiz on Friday.
Humanities: Students reviewed current event expectations, worked on a "practice" current event and discussed freedom of press in preparation for Constitution Day. Homework is to have parents sign expectations sheet.
Science: We continued with investigation 1-A with a discovery of how two photogates can work together and how they collect data from a car on a track. Rough draft of the "Candy Coated Lab" is due tomorrow for peer review. Final draft is due on Monday, September 19. THIS IS A TEST GRADE!
Spanish I: vocab quiz tomorrow. Alphabet quiz on Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: We finished our double stem-and-leaf plots. Homework- worksheet 12.2, # 1 - 5, 9 - 15, 17
Language Arts: Students used all their vocabulary words in sentences and then shared. We then continued our reading strategies with learning what to look for in a text book. If not finished this is due for homework. Second hour also had our magazine strategies on "Modern Cowboys" to complete today as we had assemblies yesterday and Monday. Homework: "Minders, Ranchers, and Cowhands" text book reading strategies worksheet, study for vocabulary quiz on Friday, and READ!
Physical Education: SEPTEMBER FITNESS QUESTION- Describe in detail how physically active you were over the summer. Highly active = 2 or more hours a day; Moderately active = 1 or more hours a day; Low activity less than an hour most days of the week. You have been pre-tested in push ups, sit ups, sit n reach, shuttle run and mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test. What areas do you most need to focus on to show improvement? You can compare your scores to the chart posted in the gym. Essays should be of high quality, informative, neat and completed on time. Papers are due on or before Monday, September 26, 2011.
Algebra 1(Hill) Today we used box and whisker plots to compare sets of scientific data. Homework review your notes from section 1.1-1.4, there is a quiz on 1.1-1.5 on Friday.
Algebra (Graham) We worked in groups solving problems on p.27 in the textbooks. There is no homework tonight! Remember, Quiz on Friday.
Humanities: Students reviewed current event expectations, worked on a "practice" current event and discussed freedom of press in preparation for Constitution Day. Homework is to have parents sign expectations sheet.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday, September 13
Geometry: Began taking notes on section 1.3 (midpoint and distance formulas). We completed the first half of the notes, through the midpoint formula. Homework is to complete #1-15 on the 1.3 worksheet. First quiz will be Friday, September 16!
Science: Today students were introduced to some of the equipment we will be using this year, such as photogates and timers. Tomorrow we will break out the cars and tracks and see how the photogates are used to collect extremely accurate data. Homework is to complete a rough draft for the "Candy Coated Lab" for peer review on Thursday. The final lab is due on Monday, September 19.
Art 7/8 : Students continue working on sketchbook covers. Today I will demonstrate adding black marker to the drawing.
Advanced Art grade 8 : This is day 2 of still life drawings. Students will also work on creating 2 value bars today. One will be blended and the other textured.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on Box-and Whisker plots. We were making double Box-and Whisker plots with partners in class. We did not get finished. No homework.
Spanish 1- Reminder: Spanish I vocab quiz this Thursday
Algebra (Hill): What we did today, Today we studied how to represent and solve inequalities. Home work: Section 1.3 Problems 3-33 only the multiples of three
Algebra (Graham): We started notes on section 1.3. Their assignment is to do the problems on the back of the notes. Quiz Friday! (sections 1.1 to 1.5)
Language Arts: We had another assembly during 2nd hour, so work was light so 2nd hour could catch up with the rest of us :) Please use 3-4 vocabulary words in your journal entry. Write at least a half a page on one of the following prompts: Would you rather be a dog or a cat? Give at least three reasons why. Who or what makes you laugh? Why? Topic of your choice. Students discussed and answered questions on strategies of reading a Magazine article. Silent reading time for AR requirements. Reminder: Friday is our first Vocabulary quiz, please work on studying and using the words.
Humanities: Students continued our conversation on current events related to values in class today. No homework.
Science: Today students were introduced to some of the equipment we will be using this year, such as photogates and timers. Tomorrow we will break out the cars and tracks and see how the photogates are used to collect extremely accurate data. Homework is to complete a rough draft for the "Candy Coated Lab" for peer review on Thursday. The final lab is due on Monday, September 19.
Art 7/8 : Students continue working on sketchbook covers. Today I will demonstrate adding black marker to the drawing.
Advanced Art grade 8 : This is day 2 of still life drawings. Students will also work on creating 2 value bars today. One will be blended and the other textured.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on Box-and Whisker plots. We were making double Box-and Whisker plots with partners in class. We did not get finished. No homework.
Spanish 1- Reminder: Spanish I vocab quiz this Thursday
Algebra (Hill): What we did today, Today we studied how to represent and solve inequalities. Home work: Section 1.3 Problems 3-33 only the multiples of three
Algebra (Graham): We started notes on section 1.3. Their assignment is to do the problems on the back of the notes. Quiz Friday! (sections 1.1 to 1.5)
Language Arts: We had another assembly during 2nd hour, so work was light so 2nd hour could catch up with the rest of us :) Please use 3-4 vocabulary words in your journal entry. Write at least a half a page on one of the following prompts: Would you rather be a dog or a cat? Give at least three reasons why. Who or what makes you laugh? Why? Topic of your choice. Students discussed and answered questions on strategies of reading a Magazine article. Silent reading time for AR requirements. Reminder: Friday is our first Vocabulary quiz, please work on studying and using the words.
Humanities: Students continued our conversation on current events related to values in class today. No homework.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, September 12
Geometry: Students began class by doing a problem solving puzzle related to line segments. We also discussed appropriate behavior in the office as part of the PBIS expectations. Finally, we completed 1.2 notes (Using Segments & Congruence), 1.2 ENTIRE worksheet is homework. We will have our first quiz on Friday.
Pre-Algebra: Today we started to talk about box-and whisker plots. We made on together. No homework.
Algebra (Graham) We did a problem solving activity today, ask your son or daughter about it. We are continuing to review MEAP type problems. I handed out the code for accessing the textbook online...try it out. Homework worksheet 1.3
Algebra (Hill): Today we practiced converting patterns into expressions and translating verbal phrases into expressions. Homework: Section 1.3 Page 18 Problems 3-12 odd, 15,16,17,and 31
Course 3 (Graham) We went over MEAP practice problems. We debriefed about our Bar Graphs and introduced histograms. We passed out textbooks today. I handed each student a code for accessing the book online. Try it out! Homework worksheet on Bar Graphs and Histogram
Humanities: Students shared 9-11 interviews, discussed the relationship between current and historic events and compared and contrasted four news sources in class. No homework.
Language Arts: We reviewed the Expectations for behavior during "Indoor Recess". Vocabulary list #1 was presented, students copied the words into their "Vocabulary" section of their binder and then the definitions were discussed and written down as well. Due to multiple assemblies and a field trip this week each hour will be at a different place in the lessons. All will get each lesson planned and will be prepared for our Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
Science: Today we worked on writing the "Conclusion" and "Critique/Reflection" sections of the Candy Coated Lab. This is the last day we will work on the lab in class. Homework is to complete a rough draft of the lab for the peer review on Thursday, September 15. The final draft will be due on Monday, September 19.
Pre-Algebra: Today we started to talk about box-and whisker plots. We made on together. No homework.
Algebra (Graham) We did a problem solving activity today, ask your son or daughter about it. We are continuing to review MEAP type problems. I handed out the code for accessing the textbook online...try it out. Homework worksheet 1.3
Algebra (Hill): Today we practiced converting patterns into expressions and translating verbal phrases into expressions. Homework: Section 1.3 Page 18 Problems 3-12 odd, 15,16,17,and 31
Course 3 (Graham) We went over MEAP practice problems. We debriefed about our Bar Graphs and introduced histograms. We passed out textbooks today. I handed each student a code for accessing the book online. Try it out! Homework worksheet on Bar Graphs and Histogram
Humanities: Students shared 9-11 interviews, discussed the relationship between current and historic events and compared and contrasted four news sources in class. No homework.
Language Arts: We reviewed the Expectations for behavior during "Indoor Recess". Vocabulary list #1 was presented, students copied the words into their "Vocabulary" section of their binder and then the definitions were discussed and written down as well. Due to multiple assemblies and a field trip this week each hour will be at a different place in the lessons. All will get each lesson planned and will be prepared for our Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
Science: Today we worked on writing the "Conclusion" and "Critique/Reflection" sections of the Candy Coated Lab. This is the last day we will work on the lab in class. Homework is to complete a rough draft of the lab for the peer review on Thursday, September 15. The final draft will be due on Monday, September 19.
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