Thursday, February 28

Spanish I: 2.3 quiz (part 1) has been moved to next Tuesday, March 5th.. The 2.2 test is still on Monday. The review packet passed out on Monday is now due this Friday. The 2.3 vocab packet passed out a few weeks ago is now due next Tuesday, March 5th.

Science: Read and took notes on pages 303-309 (Ohm's Law, resistance and voltage)

Geometry: Went over the 8.6 homework and worked on the practice test. The practice test is homework. Chapter 8 test is Monday.

Humanities: I am out of the building for district meetings on Thursday and Friday. Students should complete 11.1 and 11.2 section assessments for Monday. If students complete 11.1 and 11.2, they can work on 11.3 section assessment and/or extra credit opportunities I left with Mrs. Schoenbart (our substitute teacher). There will be no Friday blog posting. I look forward to seeing everybody again Monday.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked the entire hour on their college research projects. Homework: *Due to the large number of absent students yesterday, we will begin our presentations on Tuesday! Discussion topics: How many credits are you required to complete in order to receive your undergraduate degree?

Pre-Algebra: Homework:  6 graphing problems

 

Algebra: Took Chapter 7 test.  No homework.

Wednesday, February 27

Geometry: Went over the 8.5 homework and took notes on 8.6. Homework is the 8.6 worksheet. Chapter 8 test is Monday. 

Science: Did our first investigation with electricity with a simple circuit and discussed the flow of energy in the circuit. Students also experimented with various insulators and conductors. Lab corrections are due on Friday. 

Spanish I: 2.3 quiz (part 1) has been moved to next Tuesday, March 5th.. The 2.2 test is still on Monday. The review packet passed out on Monday is now due this Friday. The 2.3 vocab packet passed out a few weeks ago is now due next Tuesday, March 5th. To students who were absent today: Check my blog sraroth.blogspot.com. Today we went over the 5 questions you need to know for the test on Monday. They are posted on my blog.

Humanities: Students turned in homework folders, took chapter 10 test, and watched student news in class. No homework.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked the entire hour on their college research projects.  They will sign up for presentation days tomorrow in class. Homework: College research project due beginning of class Monday. Discussion topics: How many students attend the university you are researching?

Course 3: Today we went over homework and then practiced finding slope using the formula and counting rise/run. Homework is a 4 page review.  Many students finished in class.

Pre-Algebra We started slope today.  Homework:  Make a picture with 10 points.  Connect the dots and find the slope of all the lines.  (I attached the assignment)

 

Algebra We reviewed for our test today.  Homework is a review packet.  They were given the answers to it to help them study. Chapter 7 Review & Review Stations attached

Tuesday, February 26

Geometry: Took notes on 8.5, homework is 8.5 worksheet. Chapter 8 test is Monday

Science: began our notes on electricity.

Spanish: Study for the quiz on Friday and the test on Monday. The review passed out yesterday is due tomorrow.

Humanities: Students reviewed 10.4 and worked on a study guide for the test tomorrow Homework is to study for the test, no current event this week.

Technology- Orlando:   Introduced the college research project today. The requirements  and rubric are posted on edmodo? Presentations will begin on Monday.

Course: Today we learned about the slope of a line. Homework is worksheet 11.6 #1-4, and 5-27 odds.

Per-algebra: Cumulative revive due tomorrow.

Algebra: Review practice test due tomorrow. Chapter test will be Thursday (in case of blue buffalo the test will be Friday.)

Monday, February 25

Science: Daily Science quiz #70-84. Labs were returned and students used the IB rubrics to determine their IB grade and corrections were discussed. Lab corrections are due on Friday.

Geometry: Used the graphing calculator and Cabri Jr. to investigate midsegments of trapezoids. No homework. Chapter 8 test on Monday, March 4.

Pre-Algebra: We talked about graphing special lines (horizontal and vertical).  Homework: practice graphing lines worksheet.

Algebra: We went over the Problem Solving Workshop #7.  We started our review for Chapter 7 today.  We did a warm-up review.  Homework: graphic organizer for chapter 7 (attached).  Chapter 7 test this Thursday!

Spanish I: 2.3 quiz on Friday, March 1st. The vocab packet for this quiz is also due. 2.2 Chapter test on Monday, March 4th.

ELA - Students discussed their Day 7 teaching point, and we discussed any confusion they may have about the events in To Kill a Mockingbird through chapter 24.  Many did not read over break, therefore I opened up lunch for students to catch up and gave them the majority of the hour to read. On the board the schedule for the week is listed:

Monday - Reader's Workshop Day 7 - Change - Chapters 25-28 Journal Entries #16 & 17

Tuesday - Reader's Workshop Day 8 - Time - Chapters 29-end Journal Entries # 18 & 19

Wednesday - Reader's Workshop day 9 - Retelling (Quiz Grade) - Journal Entries # 20 & 21

Thursday - Shoe activity - Project Work - Journal Entry # 22 & 23

Friday - Project Work - AR quiz for TKM due

Projects due Wednesday - March 6th (Directions and Rubric are attached), Homework - Read - Journal entry #17. 

Humanities: Students reviewed 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 in class today.  We also introduced 10.4, and began working on 10.4 section assessment in class. 10.4 section assessment is due tomorrow. Tomorrow we will review chapter 10 in preparation for a test on Wednesday. Homework folders, and Chapter 10 Test, will be due Wednesday. No current event this week.

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: In preparation for our college research project, students explored Prezi. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What college or university will you be researching?  Why did you select that school?

Course 3: Today we did a review of all of the lessons from chapter 11. 1st - 3rd- No homework. 4th and 5th hour- review sheet for homework.

Friday, February 15

Geometry: Took the unit 8 quiz. No homework!

ELA - Read, Read, Read!  Students are to read through Chapter 24 by the time we get back from break.  If they choose to finish...even better!  We will have 3 more teaching points, but they do not coincide with the chapter sections for that day, so reading ahead is not a problem! Enjoy your break, read a good book, get started on your project if you have the time!

Humanities: Students  checked 10.3, watched student news and shared current events in class. No homework (unless you are missing work). Have a great break!

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: Students researched fun facts about chocolate and candy consumption.  Students finished their EDPs by setting their goals.  Each student also had to determine the college they will research when we return from break. Homework: No homework Discussion topics: What fun facts did you learn today? 

Course 3: Today we did a general math review.  No homework.  Enjoy your break.

Spanish I: Finish exercise #12 pg 134. due Mon Feb 25th. The 2.3 vocab packet is due Mar 8, when you will have the quiz on these words. The 2.2 unit test will be on Mon March 4th.

Thursday, February 14

Geometry: Went over the 8.3 homework and took notes on 8.4 (rectangles, rhombuses and squares). Homework is the 8.4 worksheet. Chapter 8 quiz is tomorrow.

Science: Took the midterm exam, no homework! Have a great break!

Spanish I: Finish exercise #12 pg 134. due Mon Feb 25th. The 2.3 vocab packet is due Mar 8, when you will have the quiz on these words. The 2.2 unit test will be on Mon March 4th.

Pre-Algebra: Graphing lines using x and y intercepts.  6 problems for homework.

Algebra: worksheet 7.6 all

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: We discussed the differences between short and long-term goals and the importance in creating SMART goals in life.  They then worked to craft one short and long term goal for life and for their careers.  They must finish and upload all goals to their EDP by the end of class tomorrow. Homework: Be sure to come prepared with your four goals to add to your EDP tomorrow. Discussion topics: Was the goal-writing process an easy one?  Why or why not?

Course 3: 1st - 3rd hours-Today we did review on the past three lessons.  No homework. 4th and 5th hours-We worked on finding the x-intercept and the y-intercept.  Homework is worksheet 11.5, #1,2, 4-22 even and 33.

Wednesday, February 13

Science: Today we went over the answers to the midterm review and any additional questions students might have. To study for the exam tonight students should go over the review and the study guide as well as jeopardy from yesterday. Students should also look over their previous tests/quizzes as many questions from those exams will be repeated on the midterm.

Geometry: Went over the 8.2 homework and 8.3 notes (using properties of parallelograms). Homework is the 8.3 worksheet, we will have a quiz on chapter 8 on Friday. 

Course 3: Today we worked on graphing linear equations using the x-intercept and the y-intercept. Homework- 1st hour-worksheet 11.5, 1-3, 7-17 odds and 33, 2nd and 3rd- worksheet 11.5, 1,2, 4-20 evens and 33, 4th and 5th hours did not meet due to field trip.

Spanish I: Exs 6,7,&8 pgs 130-131. Due tomorrow

Humanities: Students continued to work on 10.1 section assessment and 10.2 summaries in class.  We also watched student news and discussed the State of the Union address. Homework is to complete 10.1 and 10.2 for tomorrow. No current events this week.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Today, students finished their side by side comparison of two careers.  They have now narrowed down their options in order to do further research on possible colleges and universities that can offer them the training they need for their chosen career. Homework: Complete the career comparison sheets, if not done in class Discussion topics: When considering future schooling, are you interested in staying in Michigan, or would you be willing to move out of state?

Pre-Algebra: 6 graphing problems

 

Algebra: Graphing systems of inequalities.  Homework: 4 problems.  Remember that the Problem Solving Workshop is due tomorrow.