Science: Students completed a jigsaw for pages 32-34 & 46 in the notes packet. No homework. We will begin our next inquiry investigation next week "How Fast Am I?".
Geometry: Went over the 2.3 homework and completed the 2.4 notes. We also started the 2.5 notes. 2.4 worksheet is homework. Chapter 2 quiz on Friday.
Humanities: Students continued atlas work and shared current events in class. Homework is to complete the atlas worksheets if they were not finished in class.
Humanities: Students wrote sentences for Vocabulary List #3. They underlined their subject and boxed their predicate. The rest of the hour was "clean up" - Science Fiction stories were polished and ready for publishing tomorrow in the lab/Media Center. The Giver assignment was worked on - Chapters 1-5 read and write at least 5 events/characters/questions in Reader's Journal. Read AR book and/or take AR quizzes. I met with students that haven't taken at least 1 of the 3 books due for the marking period. We discussed a time line and made a "deal" as to when they would take the quiz.
Algebra (Graham) Review Day. I have attached a copy of the Unit 1/2 review. Page 1 (front and back) is expected to be completed for tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We finished talking about coordinate graphing. Students should do all of worksheet 1.8 for homework.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, October 4
Science: Took the first quiz of the year today! No homework. Lab corrections were passed back.
Geometry: 2.3 notes (Laws of Logic) were discussed in class. 2.3 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz is on Friday.
Language Arts: Students used at least 4 vocabulary words in one of the journal entries below - remembering to write at least 1/2 a page. Have you ever been lost? Explain what happened and how you felt then, and afterwards. What do you like most about living in your town? What do you like least? Explain. Topic of your choice. We then finished up our Peer Conferencing on our Science Fiction writing pieces so we would be ready to publish by Thursday. The Giver was distributed with Reader's Journals. Chapters 1-5 are due by Friday with 5 notes in the Chap 1-5 Section of the Reader Journal. Examples of what to write in journal: new characters and who they are, interesting events, confusing events, topics student wants to discuss during class discussion, anything that would be of interest, etc. We have about 75% of AR quiz #1 (of three) done, please be sure these are done soon. Next week: MEAP - Chapters 6-10 and coinciding vocabulary. Homework: Finish polishing Science Fiction piece. READ
Spanish I students must meet me by the art room this Friday to go to Avery to use their computer lab. First chapter test is this Monday.
Geometry: 2.3 notes (Laws of Logic) were discussed in class. 2.3 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz is on Friday.
Language Arts: Students used at least 4 vocabulary words in one of the journal entries below - remembering to write at least 1/2 a page. Have you ever been lost? Explain what happened and how you felt then, and afterwards. What do you like most about living in your town? What do you like least? Explain. Topic of your choice. We then finished up our Peer Conferencing on our Science Fiction writing pieces so we would be ready to publish by Thursday. The Giver was distributed with Reader's Journals. Chapters 1-5 are due by Friday with 5 notes in the Chap 1-5 Section of the Reader Journal. Examples of what to write in journal: new characters and who they are, interesting events, confusing events, topics student wants to discuss during class discussion, anything that would be of interest, etc. We have about 75% of AR quiz #1 (of three) done, please be sure these are done soon. Next week: MEAP - Chapters 6-10 and coinciding vocabulary. Homework: Finish polishing Science Fiction piece. READ
Algebra (Graham) Homework is to finish the notes from section 9.1. I have attached the study guide for the Unit test which is this Friday. I will hand it out for homework tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We started to talk about coordinate graphs. We practiced plotting points on the white boards. No homework.Spanish I students must meet me by the art room this Friday to go to Avery to use their computer lab. First chapter test is this Monday.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday, October 3
Science: Today we went over the "Speed Worksheet" from last week and also investigated graphing time and distance data that we collected from a car on a track. We also began discussing how to calculate speed from the graph. We will also have our first science quiz tomorrrow, open note and homework worksheets.
Geometry: Today we began the first step in learning proofs by studying logic and conditional statements. 2.2 worksheet is homework, 2.1-2.4 quiz on Tuesday.
Language Arts: Students copied down Vocabulary List #3 and we discussed the definitions. Students were given time to either read their AR books or take an AR quiz during this time. We then completed any Peer Conferences and began our final revisions on the Science Fiction piece we have been writing. Thursday we will be going down to the Media Center/Innovation lab to type up our final copy. These pieces will be bound and available for review at Parent Teacher Conferences the end of this month. Rubric is attached. Tomorrow students will receive their first novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. We will be keeping Reader's Journals to keep topics of discussion notes. Homework: READ & work on Science Fiction Piece if needed.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about multiplying and dividing integers. Worksheet 1.7, evens.
Algebra (Hill):Today we worked with the Multiplicative Inverses Sec 2.6. Homework page 106 2-34 even
Algebra (Graham): Lesson 2.6, Homework: page 106 (4-52 multiples of 4). Test on Friday!!!
Humanities: Students worked on a KWL and used textbooks to find an interesting fact to report. Homework is to complete the KWL sheet and "Scatagories" sheet for tomorrow.
Geometry: Today we began the first step in learning proofs by studying logic and conditional statements. 2.2 worksheet is homework, 2.1-2.4 quiz on Tuesday.
Language Arts: Students copied down Vocabulary List #3 and we discussed the definitions. Students were given time to either read their AR books or take an AR quiz during this time. We then completed any Peer Conferences and began our final revisions on the Science Fiction piece we have been writing. Thursday we will be going down to the Media Center/Innovation lab to type up our final copy. These pieces will be bound and available for review at Parent Teacher Conferences the end of this month. Rubric is attached. Tomorrow students will receive their first novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. We will be keeping Reader's Journals to keep topics of discussion notes. Homework: READ & work on Science Fiction Piece if needed.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about multiplying and dividing integers. Worksheet 1.7, evens.
Algebra (Hill):Today we worked with the Multiplicative Inverses Sec 2.6. Homework page 106 2-34 even
Algebra (Graham): Lesson 2.6, Homework: page 106 (4-52 multiples of 4). Test on Friday!!!
Humanities: Students worked on a KWL and used textbooks to find an interesting fact to report. Homework is to complete the KWL sheet and "Scatagories" sheet for tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 28
Science: Practiced conversions in the metric system. Students came up with their own mnemonic device to help them. King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk is the example we worked off of. We then used our mnemonic devices to do some conversions in the metric system. We will have our first quiz on Tuesday, October 4. Quizzes are open note & homework, meaning students may use any of their notes or homework worksheets to help them on the quiz. Lab corrections are due on Monday, October 3.
Geometry: Went over the 2.1 notes (inductive reasoning, conjectures & counterexamples) and the Chapter 1 test in class. 2.1 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz will be Friday, October 7.
Algebra (Hill): Today we continued our discussion regarding the distributive property. Homework Section 2.5 Problems 4-40 Multiples of 4
Algebra(Graham) Worked on the distributive property. No homework!
Language Arts: Students have been writing and rewriting Science Fiction Stories all week. We held Peer Conferences with those that had their rewrite done for class. Next week will begin our first novel unit The Giver by Lois Lowry....I know many students have heard this book read as a read aloud, please encourage them to read the chapter sections and make notes in their reader's journals as there are many mature topics that I'm sure previous teachers didn't touch on (euthanasia, communism, etc). The first of three AR quizzes should have been taken by last Friday, I have been encouraging students to get this done while we didn't have a class novel unit....most didn't take my suggestion to get on AR quiz under their belt and we are almost halfway through the marking period. I did enter zeros for those that haven't taken one yet to light a fire under the students. These quizzes are not due until the end of the marking period, but there is slim to no chance for a student to take 3 of these quizzes in one week. Please speak to your student about this and the factor of time management. I have been trying to guide the students, many feel they can get it all done at the end and that worries me. Homework: Read, Finish any revisions needed for Science Fiction paper
Pre-Algebra: We worked on subtracting integers. Homework-worksheet 1.6, evens.
Spanish I: Flashcards on 1.2 (pg 69) are due by next Wednesday.
Humanities: Students finished values presentations and shared current events in class. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 2.1 notes (inductive reasoning, conjectures & counterexamples) and the Chapter 1 test in class. 2.1 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz will be Friday, October 7.
Algebra (Hill): Today we continued our discussion regarding the distributive property. Homework Section 2.5 Problems 4-40 Multiples of 4
Algebra(Graham) Worked on the distributive property. No homework!
Language Arts: Students have been writing and rewriting Science Fiction Stories all week. We held Peer Conferences with those that had their rewrite done for class. Next week will begin our first novel unit The Giver by Lois Lowry....I know many students have heard this book read as a read aloud, please encourage them to read the chapter sections and make notes in their reader's journals as there are many mature topics that I'm sure previous teachers didn't touch on (euthanasia, communism, etc). The first of three AR quizzes should have been taken by last Friday, I have been encouraging students to get this done while we didn't have a class novel unit....most didn't take my suggestion to get on AR quiz under their belt and we are almost halfway through the marking period. I did enter zeros for those that haven't taken one yet to light a fire under the students. These quizzes are not due until the end of the marking period, but there is slim to no chance for a student to take 3 of these quizzes in one week. Please speak to your student about this and the factor of time management. I have been trying to guide the students, many feel they can get it all done at the end and that worries me. Homework: Read, Finish any revisions needed for Science Fiction paper
Pre-Algebra: We worked on subtracting integers. Homework-worksheet 1.6, evens.
Spanish I: Flashcards on 1.2 (pg 69) are due by next Wednesday.
Humanities: Students finished values presentations and shared current events in class. No homework.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 27
Science: Today we learned how to calculate velocity, distance and speed. After doing several practice problems in class the Speed Worksheet was assigned for homework. Lab Correction due date has been pushed back to Monday, October 3!
Geometry: Today we worked on the "Hexagon Train" problem solving task. Later in this unit we will analyze all the different ways possible to solve this problem. 2.1 notes are homework. The chapter 1 tests are graded, the class average was 89%, nice work for the first test of the year!
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lesson 1.1 - 1.4. Students worked on worksheet 1.5 all. It is homework if they didn't finish.
Spanish I: Vocab quiz tomorrow (words on pg 47)
Algebra (Hill) Today we explored the distributive property in class. Home work finish the 1st page front and back of your 2.5 notes.
Humanities: Students shared values presentations in class. Current events due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): No homework!
Geometry: Today we worked on the "Hexagon Train" problem solving task. Later in this unit we will analyze all the different ways possible to solve this problem. 2.1 notes are homework. The chapter 1 tests are graded, the class average was 89%, nice work for the first test of the year!
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lesson 1.1 - 1.4. Students worked on worksheet 1.5 all. It is homework if they didn't finish.
Spanish I: Vocab quiz tomorrow (words on pg 47)
Algebra (Hill) Today we explored the distributive property in class. Home work finish the 1st page front and back of your 2.5 notes.
Humanities: Students shared values presentations in class. Current events due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): No homework!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 26
Mrs. Petersen is home sick today.
Science: Students completed jigsaw notes for pages 13-16. No homework, lab corrections are due on Wednesday.
Geometry: Students took the Chapter 1 test.
Humanities: Students reviewed IB traits, were introduced and worked on the final project for our values unit. Homework is to complete a three to five paragraph essay in which you do the following: Paragraph one-Intro self, story and value. Paragraph two-five-Tell story-use vivid detail. Final Paragraph-Answer IB question-How do values affect our world? Papers will be presented in class Tuesday and Wednesday. Current events due Wednesday.
Spanish I: vocab quiz this Wednesday on pg 47 words
Algebra (Graham) Handed back their quizzes. Finished up section 2.4. Homework: worksheet 2.4B (all).
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lessons 1.1 - 1.4. We also started talking about adding integers. Homework-Study for your quiz tomorrow.
Science: Students completed jigsaw notes for pages 13-16. No homework, lab corrections are due on Wednesday.
Geometry: Students took the Chapter 1 test.
Humanities: Students reviewed IB traits, were introduced and worked on the final project for our values unit. Homework is to complete a three to five paragraph essay in which you do the following: Paragraph one-Intro self, story and value. Paragraph two-five-Tell story-use vivid detail. Final Paragraph-Answer IB question-How do values affect our world? Papers will be presented in class Tuesday and Wednesday. Current events due Wednesday.
Spanish I: vocab quiz this Wednesday on pg 47 words
Art 7/8 : Students have now completed sketchbook covers. We are moving onto an "embossed" aluminum project. Students will spend today creating their geometric designs for this project.
Advanced Art grade 8: #2 daily still life continued. Most students have formulated their "PUN" for their flowers and have moved onto the final drawing using ebony pencil.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lessons 1.1 - 1.4. We also started talking about adding integers. Homework-Study for your quiz tomorrow.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, September 23
Please don't forget to turn in your donations for the Norup PTA Fun-Run!
Science: Went over the "Scientific Processes" worksheet and took the first daily science quiz. Labs were returned and lab corrections were discussed. Lab corrections are due on Wednesday, September 29.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 1 Review, pages 60-63, odds is homework. Chapter 1 test Monday!
Spanish I worksheet is due on Monday. Vocabulary quiz on words on pg 47 is next Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about last nights homework on powers and exponents. Students were given a practice quiz to finish for homework by Monday. Quiz is Tuesday.
Humanities: Students concluded our PBIS expectations, reviewed IB traits and answered several questions related to the values found in our IB traits. Homework is to complete the IB questions if you did not do so in class.
Algebra (Hill): Today we studied problem solving strategies, and rules for manipulating real number expressions. Homework: Study for Mondays quiz on sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, Page 82 problems 3-8
Algebra (Graham) Took a super easy quiz today. After the quiz, the assignment was to complete the notes from section 2.4. There are 2 story problems that are causing some stress. That's okay. Problem solving can be stressful. Give them a chance to talk it through, develop a plan, get started and see where they land. If they cannot finish it, we will go over them in class. Have a great weekend!
Science: Went over the "Scientific Processes" worksheet and took the first daily science quiz. Labs were returned and lab corrections were discussed. Lab corrections are due on Wednesday, September 29.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 1 Review, pages 60-63, odds is homework. Chapter 1 test Monday!
Spanish I worksheet is due on Monday. Vocabulary quiz on words on pg 47 is next Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about last nights homework on powers and exponents. Students were given a practice quiz to finish for homework by Monday. Quiz is Tuesday.
Humanities: Students concluded our PBIS expectations, reviewed IB traits and answered several questions related to the values found in our IB traits. Homework is to complete the IB questions if you did not do so in class.
Algebra (Hill): Today we studied problem solving strategies, and rules for manipulating real number expressions. Homework: Study for Mondays quiz on sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, Page 82 problems 3-8
Algebra (Graham) Took a super easy quiz today. After the quiz, the assignment was to complete the notes from section 2.4. There are 2 story problems that are causing some stress. That's okay. Problem solving can be stressful. Give them a chance to talk it through, develop a plan, get started and see where they land. If they cannot finish it, we will go over them in class. Have a great weekend!
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