Thursday, May 15

Science: Took the Amusement Park Physics Post-Test & began our notes on Light & The Electromagnetic Spectrum. Daily Science Quiz is tomorrow.

Geometry: Completed the 12.5 activity, comparing the volume of pyramids and prisms. Homework is the 12.5 notes.

Humanities: Students checked 17.1/17.2 and worked on 17.3 summaries or section assessments in class. Homework is to complete 17.3. No current events this week.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students continued working on their business websites using Wix.com. Homework: No homework

Tech 8 (Stein): Turn in Family Budget (1st and 3rd hour); Research Mentoring with Mr. Greer's 5th Grade, Project Due 5/20 (2nd Hour)

Spanish I: no homework

ELA - Students continued their study of Historical Fiction with time-lines.  We recognized the correlation between the major events in the story to the major events during the Civil War, reinforcing the historical portion of Historical Fiction. Homework: READ! Journal Entry #38

Algebra: Test tomorrow.  I have attached some practice.  Study!!!! (Chapter 10 Practice test, Answers to chapter 10 practice test, Extra Review)

Monday, May 13

Students need to arrive at 7:20 tomorrow morning for Cedar Point! 

Science: Today we began our unit on the Electromagnetic Specturm by discussing what students already know about light, then we watched Bill Nye-Light & Optics.

Geometry: Went over the 12.4 homework and took notes on 12.3 (surface area of pyramids & cones). Homework is the 12.3 worksheet. Unit 12 quiz is on Friday.

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour: Peer Editing. 2nd Hour: Work Day.

Pre-Algebra: We did a "Crime Scene Investigation" game with simplifying expressions and equation solving.  If that wasn't finished in class, it is homework.  Tomorrow is the Cedar Point trip, so we will not meet.

Algebra: We debriefed on the IB Box problem, went over homework from last Thursday, did some review problems, and discussed the upcoming test.  The practice test (attached) is due on Wednesday, and our chapter test will be on Thursday.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students began working on their business websites using Wix.com. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What design did you select for your website?

Spanish I: 11 sentences comparing sports are due on Wednesday. Next quiz will be Tuesday May 28 (on all the verbs on pg 217 and the comparison words)

ELA - Students continued their study of Historical Fiction.  Their novel With Every Drop of Blood should be finished.  If the students did not finish it they will have time the next few days to finish their reading during class. Homework: Read, Journal Entry

Course 3: Today we worked on dilating figures using a given scale factor.  Homework is worksheet 8.8, all. 5th Hour- homework is similar figures sheet, # 1-18.

Thursday, May 9

Science: Discussed the schedule and details for Legacy Day and Cedar Point. 

Geometry: Went over the 12.2 notes (surface area of prisms and cylinders). Homework is the 12.2 worksheet. 

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour: Family Budget Project Work Day (due May 13), 2nd Hour: Research Mentoring with Mr. Greer's 5th Grade (Family Budget Project due May 20)

ELA - Day 6 Reader's Workshop: Students remembered to look at the story from a different point of view or perspective to gain a deeper meaning of the message the author is sending.  We then began reading the final pages of the book!  If your student is behind in their reading they should be doing that over the weekend, no work due for tomorrow as it is LEGACY DAY! Homework: Read Chaps 13-14, Journal Entry #34 

Spanish I:: Ex 15 & 16 pg 209. Due Monday. 3.2 vocab worksheet is due Monday. 3.2 vocab quiz on Monday.

Pre-Algebra: We finished our testing today.  No homework.

Algebra: Finished our last section today.  Homework: 10.8 (evens). Attached is the review received today.  It is due next Wednesday. Test on Thursday.

Course 3: Students took an algebra aptitude test.  No homework.

Wednesday, May 8

Science: Students helped with Cedar Point organization.

Geometry: Went over the 12.1 homework and completed the 12.2 activity. Homework is the first page of 12.2 notes.

Humanities: Students continued our investigation of the Civil War in class today. No homework. No current events this week.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students continued working on their business plans. They worked on designing a logo for their brand and created a layout for their office or store front. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What logo did you come up with?

Humanities: Students continued our investigation of the Civil War in class today. No homework. No current events this week.

ELA - Students were given the hour to catch up on reading, entering journals, or hand in late Grammar work. Homework: Read Chap 11& 12, Journal Entry #32

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour: Family Budget Project Work Day (due May 13), 2nd Hour: Research Mentoring with Mr. Greer's 5th Grade (Family Budget Project due May 20


Course 3: Students did a word problem sheet.  It is homework if it was not finished.

Tuesday, May 7

Science: Continued our discussion of amusement park physics by going over the reading and answering some questions with great short answers. T-Shirts were passed out, students should wear these for Legacy Day and Cedar Point. 

Geometry: Went over the 12.1 notes, 12.1 worksheet is homework. 

Spanish I: Ex 12 7 14 pgs 207-208. Due tomorrow. 3.2 vocab packet due Monday, May 13th. 3.2 quiz on Monday, May 13th

ELA - Students continued their study of Historical Fiction by delving more deeply into the significance of the events in With Every Drop of Blood. Why did the author write this story, why are the events described as they are?  Their second homework journal assignment looks more deeply at the "All men are created eagles" (p120) conversation.Homework: Read chapters 11 & 12, "Eagles" Journal Entry # 31

Humanities: Students checked 16.3 and turned in homework folders in class. No homework. No current events this week.

Monday, May 6

Science: Amusement park physics continues today with a reading on how the conditions experienced on particular types of rides relates to conditions experienced by NASA astronauts and pilots.

Geometry: Went over the chapter 11 test and completed the 12.1 activity. Homework is the 12.1 notes.

Humanities: Students checked 16.1/16.2 and worked on 16.3 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 16.3. Homework folders are due tomorrow.

Tech 8 (Stein): Family Budget Project Work Day

Spanish I: Ex 5,6,8 9 & 10, pgs 204-205. due tomorrow. 3.2 vocab worksheet and sentences. Due Monday, May 13th 3.2 Quiz on Monday, May 13th.

ELA - Students continued their work with Historical Fiction by making connections with the characters, looking for similarities and parallel experiences.  They are to summarize The Gettysburg Address (pg 234) and give their opinion of the speech as a homework journal entry. Homework: READ!  Gettysburg Address journal entry #29 

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students began writing their business plan today.  We completed the basic business information and pricing.  Tomorrow we will write a mission statement and begin to think about how we will communicate our business to customers.  Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: Have you come up with a catchy name for your business yet?

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 7 test tomorrow!!

 

Algebra: Quadratic Formula worksheet (1-5)

Friday, May 3

Geometry: Took the chapter 11 test, no homework.

Science: Began our discussion of Amusement Park physics today with a Pre-Test and video. Tests were returned. No homework. 

Tech 8 (Stein): How to Cite a Site - Website citation activity

Spanish I: Verb conjugations are due on Monday. 3.2 vocab sheet is due on Mon, May 13th, the same day as the vocab quiz.

Humanities: Students checked 16.2, shared current events and began to work on 16.3 section assessment (please pay special attention to the time line!). 16.3 is due Tuesday. Homework folders are due Tuesday.

ELA - Students discussed Day 3 in our study of Historical Fiction.  We discussed setting and the way it changes throughout the story.  Students used "Stop and Jot" skills to keep track of important details related to the setting and the time period of the book. Homework: READ Chapters 7 & 8

Pre-Algebra: We started reviewing today.  Compound interest is challenging.  Assignment:  Practice Test (1-30) and Standardized Test (1-11).  We started working in class.  Whatever is not complete is homework.  Test will be on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!

Algebra: Solving Quadratics!  We are on our 3rd method of solving quadratics.  We did section 10.5 extension today.  Homework: evens only (attached)  Have a great weekend!

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: We discussed the basic requirements for the final project of the year - to create a small business. Homework: Students must come prepared with their business idea on Monday. Discussion topics: What kind of product or service do you think you will offer with your business?

Course 3: Today we started to talk about similar figures.  Homework is a similar figures sheet, 1 - 24. 2nd and 5th hour-No homework.