Science: Students used the jigsaw method to take notes on pages 318-320 & 323-325 (series & parallel circuits). Quiz tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 worksheet and completed teh 8.3 notes (proving quadrilaterals are parallelograms). 8.3 worksheet is homework. 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
Humanities: Students took chapter 10 test in class today. No homework. I will be attending a conference at Oakland Schools tomorrow. If you have any questions, I will be returning on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Spanish I: Ex 16 and 17 pg 136. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students began making note cards for their Persuasive Research paper. The COW worked well for us and we got some great information to back up our opinions. For a good solid argument I am expecting students to have 12-20 note cards for their project. Homework: TKM Chapters 13-15 and packet due Thursday. Friday quiz is chapters 10-15 (two weeks worth of chapters and vocabulary). FYI: I am still open at lunch for students to use the listening stations, I have only had two days with students taking advantage of this opportunity.
Tech (Kennedy): Moodle assignment M1P1 Technology Essay was due today. We began reviewing basic Technology terminology and the chart for M1P2 is due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): We spent the hour going over 8.1 and 8.2. Our homework is 8.2 (evens). Also, I gave them a half sheet of challenge problems to do. This is tough stuff. Students are going to need to spend time on this!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 13
WEAR RED, PINK, OR PURPLE tomorrow for Valentine's Day Spirit Points.
Science: Practiced calculating Ohm's Law (Click here for more practice!) and watched on quick on video on Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms) and started discussing 8.3. Homework is 8.2 worksheet, 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
ELA: Students were given the hour to read TKM chapters 13-15 and complete the chapter section of their packet. Chapters 13-15 are due Thursday. Homework: Read and complete chapters 13-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students were given the time to review and complete their Moodle assignment on Globalization - M1P1 - and their typing test was checked from Friday. All previous posts and assignments are due by the end of the hour.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their Chapter 4 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students worked on a study guide for the chapter 10 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Study guide with sample essay answers is attached.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Page 498 11-33 odd
Algebra (Graham) We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.
Technology (Graham): The new project was introduced today. Students are asked to create a lesson for any subject using technology. We discussed multiple-intelligences and the need to address them in this project. The project is due March 2.
Science: Practiced calculating Ohm's Law (Click here for more practice!) and watched on quick on video on Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms) and started discussing 8.3. Homework is 8.2 worksheet, 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
ELA: Students were given the hour to read TKM chapters 13-15 and complete the chapter section of their packet. Chapters 13-15 are due Thursday. Homework: Read and complete chapters 13-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students were given the time to review and complete their Moodle assignment on Globalization - M1P1 - and their typing test was checked from Friday. All previous posts and assignments are due by the end of the hour.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their Chapter 4 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students worked on a study guide for the chapter 10 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Study guide with sample essay answers is attached.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Page 498 11-33 odd
Algebra (Graham) We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.
Technology (Graham): The new project was introduced today. Students are asked to create a lesson for any subject using technology. We discussed multiple-intelligences and the need to address them in this project. The project is due March 2.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 10
Science: Today we completed the notes that we started yesterday and began Investigation 13-B, testing resistance and mystery resistors using Ohm's Law. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 8.1 worksheet and learned how to construct figures using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Homework is to complete the 8.2 notes.
Humanities: Students checked 10.3 and began to work on 10.4 summaries in class. Homework is to complete 10.4 summaries. Homework folders are due Monday. Chapter 10 test is on Tuesday.
Algebra(Graham): Started chapter 8. Homework is to finish the notes. Have a great weekend.
Algebra (Hill): Finish Practice problems worksheet 8.1
ELA: Students read quietly, asked questions about yesterday's work on note taking and we did class discussion for Chapters 10-12 of TKM.
Tech (Kennedy): Students worked on their Globalization essay (at least 5 paragraphs) which is due Tuesday, 2/14
Geometry: Went over the 8.1 worksheet and learned how to construct figures using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Homework is to complete the 8.2 notes.
Humanities: Students checked 10.3 and began to work on 10.4 summaries in class. Homework is to complete 10.4 summaries. Homework folders are due Monday. Chapter 10 test is on Tuesday.
Algebra(Graham): Started chapter 8. Homework is to finish the notes. Have a great weekend.
Algebra (Hill): Finish Practice problems worksheet 8.1
ELA: Students read quietly, asked questions about yesterday's work on note taking and we did class discussion for Chapters 10-12 of TKM.
Tech (Kennedy): Students worked on their Globalization essay (at least 5 paragraphs) which is due Tuesday, 2/14
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9
Science: Jigsaw notetaking on pages #306-311. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 7 test and kitchen work triangle projects. Students may correct mistakes on these projects for additional credit. We also went over the 8.1 notes (angle measures of polygons), 8.1 worksheet is homework.
ELA: Students reviewed good internet research habits and then used the COW to choose which of their topics/opinions are most viable for their Persuasive Research Papers. In other words, which of their topics of choice will have the most back-up and will be most easily researched. Homework: TKM chap 10-12 due Friday, there will be no quiz this week as I am at Oakland Schools tomorrow.
Tech (Kennedy): Students moved on to Moodle Module 1 - we watched a video packed with facts about the impact of globalization and the advances of technology. They will continue with this module reading multiple articles and watching other videos and commenting in forums on the topic of globalization. Tuesday, February 14, a paper about globalization is due...all is posted on the Moodle online classroom.
Humanities: Students checked 10.2 section assessment, were introduced to 10.3 and began to work on 10.3 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 10.3 guided notes.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test today. Take home problem solving test (attached) due tomorrow morning! Don't forget!!
Spanish I: 1) Vocab quiz on 2.2 must be taken tomorrow if you have not yet taken it. 2) There will be a quiz on Monday on telling time. 3) Today we did exercises #12 and #13 on pg 134. This is due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We started to review for our chapter 4 test. They should do the back of their chapter 4 review for homework. Test is Monday.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 7 test and kitchen work triangle projects. Students may correct mistakes on these projects for additional credit. We also went over the 8.1 notes (angle measures of polygons), 8.1 worksheet is homework.
ELA: Students reviewed good internet research habits and then used the COW to choose which of their topics/opinions are most viable for their Persuasive Research Papers. In other words, which of their topics of choice will have the most back-up and will be most easily researched. Homework: TKM chap 10-12 due Friday, there will be no quiz this week as I am at Oakland Schools tomorrow.
Tech (Kennedy): Students moved on to Moodle Module 1 - we watched a video packed with facts about the impact of globalization and the advances of technology. They will continue with this module reading multiple articles and watching other videos and commenting in forums on the topic of globalization. Tuesday, February 14, a paper about globalization is due...all is posted on the Moodle online classroom.
Humanities: Students checked 10.2 section assessment, were introduced to 10.3 and began to work on 10.3 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 10.3 guided notes.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test today. Take home problem solving test (attached) due tomorrow morning! Don't forget!!
Spanish I: 1) Vocab quiz on 2.2 must be taken tomorrow if you have not yet taken it. 2) There will be a quiz on Monday on telling time. 3) Today we did exercises #12 and #13 on pg 134. This is due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We started to review for our chapter 4 test. They should do the back of their chapter 4 review for homework. Test is Monday.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 8
Science: Used the multimeter to take current measurements of a circuit with a dimmer switch. No homework.
Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test, no homework.
Spanish I: Vocab 2.2 quiz must be taken by this Friday. Both vocab packets are due by Friday. Today we did exercise #9 and 11 on pg 132. These are due by tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on scientific notation. Today we worked with negative powers of 10. Homework is worksheet page 203, #18-21,25-30,33,35.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test tomorrow. Also, there will be a take home problem solving test given tomorrow. It is due Friday morning, before first hour!
Algebra (Hill): Test Tomorrow on chapter 7. Test Tips: review online at www.classzone.com, study your notes, finish the even numbers in your chapter 7 practice test A, or just pick out problems from each section in the book to test you skills. BRING YOUR CALCULATOR! Online Textbook access code is 2683852-10
Technology (Graham): All work is due on Friday! [Career Forward modules 1,2,4; career reflection paper; finish Moodle module 0]
Humanities: Students turned in 10.2 section assessment and shared current events in class. No homework. Homework folders due Monday.
Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test, no homework.
Spanish I: Vocab 2.2 quiz must be taken by this Friday. Both vocab packets are due by Friday. Today we did exercise #9 and 11 on pg 132. These are due by tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on scientific notation. Today we worked with negative powers of 10. Homework is worksheet page 203, #18-21,25-30,33,35.
Algebra (Graham): Chapter 7 test tomorrow. Also, there will be a take home problem solving test given tomorrow. It is due Friday morning, before first hour!
Algebra (Hill): Test Tomorrow on chapter 7. Test Tips: review online at www.classzone.com, study your notes, finish the even numbers in your chapter 7 practice test A, or just pick out problems from each section in the book to test you skills. BRING YOUR CALCULATOR! Online Textbook access code is 2683852-10
Technology (Graham): All work is due on Friday! [Career Forward modules 1,2,4; career reflection paper; finish Moodle module 0]
Humanities: Students turned in 10.2 section assessment and shared current events in class. No homework. Homework folders due Monday.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 7
Science: Students took notes on pages 302-305. Circuit diagrams are homework.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Homework is the Chapter 7 review, odds only. Students are encouraged to SHOW THEIR WORK on tomorrow's test!
Humanities: Students reviewed 10.1 notes, read 10.2 and began to work on 10.2 section assessment in class. 10.2 section assessment and current events are due tomorrow.
Algebra 1(Hill): Homework page 479 2-30 even
Algebra (Graham): We did review stations today in class. Homework is a practice test. Our chapter 7 test is on Thursday.
Technology (Graham): Assignments are all due on Friday: Career Forward (modules 1, 2, 4), Finish Moodle Module 0- Career Reflection paper
ELA: Students read student examples of Persuasive Research Essays, we then discussed different topics that would be viable statements to use for their papers. We then sifted through our journal entries and chose a few different topics to research tomorrow. Homework: TKM packet chapters 10-12 due Thursday.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued in Moodle Module 0, we started a Technology Log that will track our tech use in school. We then took a technology Quiz to check our knowledge based on the Michigan standards for Technology.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Homework is the Chapter 7 review, odds only. Students are encouraged to SHOW THEIR WORK on tomorrow's test!
Humanities: Students reviewed 10.1 notes, read 10.2 and began to work on 10.2 section assessment in class. 10.2 section assessment and current events are due tomorrow.
Algebra 1(Hill): Homework page 479 2-30 even
Algebra (Graham): We did review stations today in class. Homework is a practice test. Our chapter 7 test is on Thursday.
Technology (Graham): Assignments are all due on Friday: Career Forward (modules 1, 2, 4), Finish Moodle Module 0- Career Reflection paper
ELA: Students read student examples of Persuasive Research Essays, we then discussed different topics that would be viable statements to use for their papers. We then sifted through our journal entries and chose a few different topics to research tomorrow. Homework: TKM packet chapters 10-12 due Thursday.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued in Moodle Module 0, we started a Technology Log that will track our tech use in school. We then took a technology Quiz to check our knowledge based on the Michigan standards for Technology.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, February 6
Science: Did our first jigsaw not-taking for the electricity unit on pages 298-30. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the Law of Sine & Cosine homework, students are reminded that in order to earn credit they must at least ATTEMPT each problem, which involves writing at least something done as evidence of an attempt. Leaving a problem completely blank does not prove to me that the problem has been attempted. Chapter 7 practice test is homework.
Spanish I: First part of vocab quiz 2.2 is this week. You must take it by this Friday.
ELA : students were given the hour to read, define vocabulary words, and fill out their TKM packet. Listening stations were loaded on to the classroom computers and a "Lunch Listening" sign-up was placed at the front of the room on the "FYI" board, students are welcome to come at lunch and listen to TKM. Homework: Read, Chapters 10-12 due Thursday
Tech (Kennedy): Moving right along in Moodle, students began their "Applying Technology Skills" and posted to a forum (this is their fourth forum to date).
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 9, were introduced to chapter 10 and began to take notes on 10.1 in class. Homework is to complete 10.1 notes.
Algebra (Graham): Assigned Pre-test Warm-up for homework. We will have our chapter 7 test on Thursday and a take-home problem solving quiz on Thursday, as well. Take-home is due on Friday!
Technology (Graham): Career Finder (module 2). Workplace reflection - due on Friday.
Pre-Algebra: Today we talked about scientific notation. Homework is worksheet page 207, #13-17,22-24,31,32.
Geometry: Went over the Law of Sine & Cosine homework, students are reminded that in order to earn credit they must at least ATTEMPT each problem, which involves writing at least something done as evidence of an attempt. Leaving a problem completely blank does not prove to me that the problem has been attempted. Chapter 7 practice test is homework.
Spanish I: First part of vocab quiz 2.2 is this week. You must take it by this Friday.
ELA : students were given the hour to read, define vocabulary words, and fill out their TKM packet. Listening stations were loaded on to the classroom computers and a "Lunch Listening" sign-up was placed at the front of the room on the "FYI" board, students are welcome to come at lunch and listen to TKM. Homework: Read, Chapters 10-12 due Thursday
Tech (Kennedy): Moving right along in Moodle, students began their "Applying Technology Skills" and posted to a forum (this is their fourth forum to date).
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 9, were introduced to chapter 10 and began to take notes on 10.1 in class. Homework is to complete 10.1 notes.
Algebra (Graham): Assigned Pre-test Warm-up for homework. We will have our chapter 7 test on Thursday and a take-home problem solving quiz on Thursday, as well. Take-home is due on Friday!
Technology (Graham): Career Finder (module 2). Workplace reflection - due on Friday.
Pre-Algebra: Today we talked about scientific notation. Homework is worksheet page 207, #13-17,22-24,31,32.
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