Geometry: Went over the 3.6 worksheet (students need to remember to use EVERYTHING they have learned in a chapter to figure out how to solve problems sometimes, we're working on having a more zen-like attitude towards mathematics) & practiced constructions (big deep breath in, deep breath out). The practice test is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday.
Science: Completed investigation 2-A (The Law of Inertia) by seeing how mass affects speed on a downhill compared to the flat track.
Humanities: Students shared current events, completed atlas work and finished taking notes on a video on the English colonies. Homework is to complete atlas work.
Language Arts: Students wrote for 20 minutes "stream of consciousness" on one of the three topics:
1 - What is one goal or hope you have for the future? Explain why it is important to you.
2 - Write about a superstition you believe in. Explain why you believe in it.
3 - Your topic.
We then worked on our sentence structure in our Grammar unit. Homework: READ! Completed Journal for The Giver is due Thursday, November 10th. Final Test for The Giver and Vocabulary lists #4-#7 Thursday, November 10th
Algebra (Hill): Today we reviewed how to solve inequalities that include an absolute value.
Algebra (Graham): Test over sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 tomorrow. We have reviewed for 2 days in class and with some work tonight we will all be ready! I have attached the review (same as yesterday's). We gave out the answers today in class. As always, I am available before school and during lunch.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a review packet today. It is all due tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, November 1
Science: Continued Investigation 2-A (The Law of Inertia) by graphing the mass and speed data we collected yesterday. No homework!
Geometry: Completed the 3.6 notes (proving lines perpendicular). 3.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday.
Humanities: Students continued to work with atlases as an introduction to the thirteen British colonies. Current events due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Some students took the quiz on lessons 2.1 - 2.3. I gave the students the option of taking it tomorrow due to Halloween. Those who did not take it today will tomorrow. They will swap assignments. Those who did not take quiz must do pages 108 and 109, # 5 - 24.
Art 7/8: 1st hr. - Demonstration on using oil pastels and blending stumps to create our Andy Warhol inspired photos. 4th and 5th hrs.- Discuss the history of Andy Warhol.
Advanced Art grade 8: Demonstration on "shattering" the subject in their current drawings.
Algebra (Graham) Reviewed section 6.6 today. We have a test covering sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 on Thursday! Remember I am available before school and at lunch for extra help. I have attached the review that students will be given tomorrow if they want to get a head start. Our homework today was worksheet 6.6 which I have also included.
Geometry: Completed the 3.6 notes (proving lines perpendicular). 3.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday.
Humanities: Students continued to work with atlases as an introduction to the thirteen British colonies. Current events due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Some students took the quiz on lessons 2.1 - 2.3. I gave the students the option of taking it tomorrow due to Halloween. Those who did not take it today will tomorrow. They will swap assignments. Those who did not take quiz must do pages 108 and 109, # 5 - 24.
Art 7/8: 1st hr. - Demonstration on using oil pastels and blending stumps to create our Andy Warhol inspired photos. 4th and 5th hrs.- Discuss the history of Andy Warhol.
Advanced Art grade 8: Demonstration on "shattering" the subject in their current drawings.
Algebra (Graham) Reviewed section 6.6 today. We have a test covering sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 on Thursday! Remember I am available before school and at lunch for extra help. I have attached the review that students will be given tomorrow if they want to get a head start. Our homework today was worksheet 6.6 which I have also included.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 31
Science: Began Unit 2: Newton's Laws of Motion with Investigation 2-A, which involved collecting speed data for cars of varying mass on a flat track. No homework!
Geometry: Went over the 3.4 homework and 3.5 notes (equations of lines using slope-intercept and standard form) and quizzes were returned.. This section should come very easy to students as it is all review from algebra. 3.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday
Humanities: Students discussed chapter 1-2 quiz, were introduced to English colonization and worked on atlas sheets in class. No homework. Current events due Wednesday. Happy Halloween.
Spanish I; Ex2 8, 10, 11 due tomorrow. 1,2 unit test will be either next Monday, november 7th or Tuesday, November 8th
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for a quiz tomorrow on lessons 2.1 - 2.3. Students were given the review sheet last Wednesday.
Language Arts: Students received their final group of vocabulary words for their Science Fiction/The Giver Unit. Journal for chapters 20-23 is due Thursday - every student should include their theory on what the end of the book means....we will be debating/discussing that next week (as there is no "right" answer). Chapters 20-23 quiz is Friday as usual. Final test for The Giver will begin NEXT Thursday, November 10th. This will include vocabulary from all chapter sections as well as content questions. Please remember, with a new marking period come 3 new AR books due. If your student is reading a book a month and taking the quizzes, he/she should be on track. Homework: Read
Algebra (Graham): Homework: finish 2 problems on notes from 6.6, Test over sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 will be on Thursday! Have fun Trick or Treating!
Algebra (Hill): Today we talked about solving expressions containing an absolute value Homework: Study your 6.5 notes
Geometry: Went over the 3.4 homework and 3.5 notes (equations of lines using slope-intercept and standard form) and quizzes were returned.. This section should come very easy to students as it is all review from algebra. 3.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Friday
Humanities: Students discussed chapter 1-2 quiz, were introduced to English colonization and worked on atlas sheets in class. No homework. Current events due Wednesday. Happy Halloween.
Spanish I; Ex2 8, 10, 11 due tomorrow. 1,2 unit test will be either next Monday, november 7th or Tuesday, November 8th
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for a quiz tomorrow on lessons 2.1 - 2.3. Students were given the review sheet last Wednesday.
Language Arts: Students received their final group of vocabulary words for their Science Fiction/The Giver Unit. Journal for chapters 20-23 is due Thursday - every student should include their theory on what the end of the book means....we will be debating/discussing that next week (as there is no "right" answer). Chapters 20-23 quiz is Friday as usual. Final test for The Giver will begin NEXT Thursday, November 10th. This will include vocabulary from all chapter sections as well as content questions. Please remember, with a new marking period come 3 new AR books due. If your student is reading a book a month and taking the quizzes, he/she should be on track. Homework: Read
Algebra (Graham): Homework: finish 2 problems on notes from 6.6, Test over sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 will be on Thursday! Have fun Trick or Treating!
Algebra (Hill): Today we talked about solving expressions containing an absolute value Homework: Study your 6.5 notes
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 27
Today is a 1/2 day due to conferences. 1st - 4th hours met today.
Science: Discussed the "Multiple Intelligence" Inventory and did a group activity with our new table groups.
Geometry: Completed the 3.4 notes and took the chapter 3 quiz. The rest of the 3.4 worksheet is homework.
Algebra (Graham): Algebra (4th hour only). Worksheet 6.5 (all)-due on Monday
Language Arts: Morning classes took their The Giver chapters 16-19 quiz, it is looking like afternoon classes will take their quizzes on Monday. The Halloween festivities and band concerts are going to be taking the majority of class time, and I don't want students feeling rushed.
Humanities: Students were introduced to the New England colonies in class today. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on a practice quiz for our quiz on Tuesday on 2.1 through 2.3. We will review on Monday.
Science: Discussed the "Multiple Intelligence" Inventory and did a group activity with our new table groups.
Geometry: Completed the 3.4 notes and took the chapter 3 quiz. The rest of the 3.4 worksheet is homework.
Algebra (Graham): Algebra (4th hour only). Worksheet 6.5 (all)-due on Monday
Language Arts: Morning classes took their The Giver chapters 16-19 quiz, it is looking like afternoon classes will take their quizzes on Monday. The Halloween festivities and band concerts are going to be taking the majority of class time, and I don't want students feeling rushed.
Humanities: Students were introduced to the New England colonies in class today. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on a practice quiz for our quiz on Tuesday on 2.1 through 2.3. We will review on Monday.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 26
Science: Students were given an opportunity to go over their tests from yesterday. We also completed a multiple intelligence inventory. Labs will be passed back at conferences tonight and tomorrow or in school on Friday.
Geometry: Went over 3.2 & 3.3 homework as well as the 3.3 notes. Began notes on section 3.4. Homework is 3.4 worksheet, #1-6, 22-24 & 28-30. Chapter 3 quiz is tomorrow.
Language Arts: Chapters 16-19 class discussion was very animated. Students are loving this book. Quiz times are staggered due to half days and the Halloween Parade. * Hours 1 and 2 will take their quiz tomorrow. * Hours 5 and 7 MIGHT take their quiz on Friday, therefore should be prepared to take the quiz if we have time, if not they should review the information Sunday evening in preparation for Monday . * Monday will be the definite day for 6th hour (as I will most likely not see them at all on Friday). Did you follow that? I'm not sure I did :) Please go over this with your student so they understand the craziness. Regardless of the date of taking the quiz, this quiz will be the first grade in the new marking period. The final chapter section is due next week. Thursday. Looking forward to seeing parents at conferences.
Art 7/8: We are starting a unit on Andy Warhol . Students will be participating in a "photo tinting" assignment. I will be taking black and white photos of all students. I will enlarge these to 8" x 10" photos. Then students will add color to their own photo by adding oil pastels.
Advanced Art grade 8: All "flower puns" have been completed and graded. We have now moved on to the "shattered values" project. Most students have chosen a subject and started basic line drawings. I demonstrated the "grid transfer" technique yesterday in class. Some students have started transferring their smaller drawings onto larger drawing paper.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about distributive property and simplifying expressions. Homework-worksheet 2.3, #11 - 14, 22 - 24.
Algebra (Hill): Chapter 3 Test Today , No Home Work
Algebra (Graham): Stayed with section 6.4 today. Their homework is a worksheet practicing the concepts from 6.4. Hope to see you all tonight!
Humanities: Students finished checking tests and shared current events in class. No homework.
Geometry: Went over 3.2 & 3.3 homework as well as the 3.3 notes. Began notes on section 3.4. Homework is 3.4 worksheet, #1-6, 22-24 & 28-30. Chapter 3 quiz is tomorrow.
Language Arts: Chapters 16-19 class discussion was very animated. Students are loving this book. Quiz times are staggered due to half days and the Halloween Parade. * Hours 1 and 2 will take their quiz tomorrow. * Hours 5 and 7 MIGHT take their quiz on Friday, therefore should be prepared to take the quiz if we have time, if not they should review the information Sunday evening in preparation for Monday . * Monday will be the definite day for 6th hour (as I will most likely not see them at all on Friday). Did you follow that? I'm not sure I did :) Please go over this with your student so they understand the craziness. Regardless of the date of taking the quiz, this quiz will be the first grade in the new marking period. The final chapter section is due next week. Thursday. Looking forward to seeing parents at conferences.
Art 7/8: We are starting a unit on Andy Warhol . Students will be participating in a "photo tinting" assignment. I will be taking black and white photos of all students. I will enlarge these to 8" x 10" photos. Then students will add color to their own photo by adding oil pastels.
Advanced Art grade 8: All "flower puns" have been completed and graded. We have now moved on to the "shattered values" project. Most students have chosen a subject and started basic line drawings. I demonstrated the "grid transfer" technique yesterday in class. Some students have started transferring their smaller drawings onto larger drawing paper.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about distributive property and simplifying expressions. Homework-worksheet 2.3, #11 - 14, 22 - 24.
Algebra (Hill): Chapter 3 Test Today , No Home Work
Algebra (Graham): Stayed with section 6.4 today. Their homework is a worksheet practicing the concepts from 6.4. Hope to see you all tonight!
Humanities: Students finished checking tests and shared current events in class. No homework.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25
Science: Took the Unit 1 Test. Labs are graded and will be returned to families at conferences this Wednesday & Thursday, or to students on Friday. (Mrs. Petersen is out sick today).
Geometry: Went over the 3.2 homework and 3.3 notes (proving parallel lines using angle relationships). 3.3 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 quiz is Thursday, October 27 and chapter 3 test is Friday, November 4. (Mrs. Petersen is out sick today)
Geometry: Went over the 3.2 homework and 3.3 notes (proving parallel lines using angle relationships). 3.3 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 quiz is Thursday, October 27 and chapter 3 test is Friday, November 4. (Mrs. Petersen is out sick today)
Humanities: Students corrected chapter 2 tests and listened to a presentation from Mrs. Weiss in class. Current events are due tomorrow.
Language Arts: Students worked on getting caught up, this week is going to be crazy...here is the schedule.
Wednesday- The Giver Chapters 16-19 journal due. Class discussion in prep for Quiz. LAST chance to hand in Publishable Science Fiction Piece and Illustration to be included in "Science Fiction Anthology". 5th Hour is the only class with 100% turn-in. AFTERNOON classes - last day for AR Quizzes, your The Giver quiz will most likely be MON. Thursday - 1/2 Day - Hours 1,2,3,4 - The Giver Quiz, last day for AR Quizzes for 1st Marking Period. Friday - 1/2 Day - Hours 4,5,6,7 (9:30-? Halloween Parade) will need to be a catch up day as not sure who I will see and who I won't.
Algebra (Hill): Today we reviewed for tomorrows Chapter 3 Test. Homework: Study your notes, review packet, and the chapter 3 review in your Algebra 1 textbook.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about combining like terms. Homework is worksheet 2.3, # 2 - 9
Algebra (Hill): Today we reviewed for tomorrows Chapter 3 Test. Homework: Study your notes, review packet, and the chapter 3 review in your Algebra 1 textbook.
Algebra (Graham) Started 6.4 today-compound inequalities. Assignment- finish problems on the notes (only 2 problems)
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24
Science: Played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's test. Tonight's homework is to study for the test tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 3.1 homework and 3.2 notes (angle relationships with parallel lines). 3.2 worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on chapter 3 on Thursday. Chapter 3 test will be Friday, Nov. 4.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about distributive property and combined like terms. Homework-worksheet 2.2, #3 - 23 (odds), and 22.
Humanities: Mr. Lyskawa was not in the building today. Students took a test on chapters 1 and 2. No homework. Current events due Wednesday.
Algebra (Hill): Start studying for Wednesdays exam covering chapter 3 and 6. Homework finish the review packet you picked up/ started in class today. Note: If you can answer every question in the review packet correctly the test will be a piece of cake. If you get a question wrong in the review check your notes, find a similar problem and review the correct solution steps.
Language Arts: Students had a substitute today, I was at an ELA district meeting. Students received a printout of this week's vocabulary words and wrote sentences for each, underlining sentences and boxing predicates. This was a good opportunity to catch up on reading, AR quizzes, The Giver reading for the week. Students had a substitute today, I was at an ELA district meeting. IMPORTANT: Chapters 16-19 are due Wednesday, due to Parent Teacher Conferences and the two half days we will be having our quiz on the two half days.
Geometry: Went over the 3.1 homework and 3.2 notes (angle relationships with parallel lines). 3.2 worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on chapter 3 on Thursday. Chapter 3 test will be Friday, Nov. 4.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about distributive property and combined like terms. Homework-worksheet 2.2, #3 - 23 (odds), and 22.
Humanities: Mr. Lyskawa was not in the building today. Students took a test on chapters 1 and 2. No homework. Current events due Wednesday.
Algebra (Hill): Start studying for Wednesdays exam covering chapter 3 and 6. Homework finish the review packet you picked up/ started in class today. Note: If you can answer every question in the review packet correctly the test will be a piece of cake. If you get a question wrong in the review check your notes, find a similar problem and review the correct solution steps.
Language Arts: Students had a substitute today, I was at an ELA district meeting. Students received a printout of this week's vocabulary words and wrote sentences for each, underlining sentences and boxing predicates. This was a good opportunity to catch up on reading, AR quizzes, The Giver reading for the week. Students had a substitute today, I was at an ELA district meeting. IMPORTANT: Chapters 16-19 are due Wednesday, due to Parent Teacher Conferences and the two half days we will be having our quiz on the two half days.
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