Wednesday, May 22

Science: Completed Parts of Investigation 23 A & B on lenses and went over the notes from yesterday. Homework is the Law of Reflection worksheet. Light & Electromagnetic Spectrum "Quest" is on May 29, Final Exam is June 4.

Geometry: Went over the practice test and worked on the chapter 12 review odds. Homework is to complete the review. Chapter 12 test is tomorrow, Final exam is May 31.

Spanish I: Study for quiz and test next week. Finish the review worksheet. Due Tuesday.

Humanities: Students completed our Civil War test and turned in homework folders today in class. No homework. No current events this week.

Tech 8 (Stein): Eighth Grade Technology Assessment Survey (not graded)

Course 3: Today we continued to talk about the Pythagorean Theorem.  We finished our worksheet from yesterday for homework.  Most students finished in class.

Technology 8: What we did today- We ran through the final requirements for the small business project.  Students updated business plans, budget sheets, and began compiling all materials into a power point. Homework- Presentations begin Tuesday

ELA - Students worked on subject/verb agreement today with Grammar Packet 9.1-9.3.  They were then given time to read silently or take an AR quiz.  Homework: Grammar 9.1-9.3, Journal #43, READ!

Pre-Algebra: Pythagorean homework.  Evens only.

Algebra: 11.3 (evens only)

Tuesday, May 21

Final Exams
Geometry & Choir: May 31
Science: June 4
Algebra & Spanish: June 5 & 6

Science: Students read and took notes on optics and reflection using the jigsaw method. If they finished in class there was an opportunity to answer section review questions for extra credit (attached here). The Light & Electromagnetic Spectrum "Quest" is May 29 and the final exam is Tuesday, June 4.

Geometry: Went over the 12.6 & 12.7 homework and then worked on the chapter 12 practice test. Homework is to complete the practice test. Chapter 12 test is Thursday, May 23 and the final exam is Friday, May 31.

ELA - Students Continued their grammar study with 8.4 - 8.5 "Kinds of Dependent Clauses" and "Compound-Complex Sentences" Homework: Grammar 8.4-8.5 and Journal #42

Humanities: Students reviewed for our Civil War test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test.

Technology 8 (Orlando):  What we did today Students completed the 8th grade technology survey online.  They then continued working on their business advertisement.  Homework No homework

Spanish I: No homework, other than studying for the quiz and test next week

Course 3: Pythagorean worksheet, #9-14, 19 and 20. 5th hour take home test is due tomorrow.

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour: Presentations: 2nd Hour: 5th Grade Research Mentoring

Pre-Algebra: Classifying Triangles worksheet is our homework.

 

Algebra: Worksheet 11.2 (1-18) (attached)

Monday, May 20

Final Exams
Geometry & Choir - May 31
Science - June 4
Algebra & Spanish- June 5 & 6

Science: Completed Investigation 20-B using prisms and observing a laser reflecting and refracting. Light "Quest" is May 29.

Geometry: Went over the 12.6 notes and took notes on 12.7. Homework is to complete the odd items on both the 12.6 and 12.7 worksheets (#15 is tough, I've attached some of the work I did for this problem). Chapter 12 test is Thursday, May 23. 

Spanish I: Practice the 3.2 questions for the test next week on May 28th/29th

Technology 8: What we did today: Students began determining the best way to advertise their business.  We read an article about choosing the right advertising technique and approach and then brain stormed ideas for our companies. Homework No homework

Humanities: Students checked chapter 17 assessment and worked on a test review for our Civil War test on Wednesday. Test review questions are below. What are some causes of the Civil War?  In your answer, be sure to explain a minimum of three causes. What are some effects of the Civil War?  In your answer, be sure to explain a minimum of three effects. Why did the Union win (Confederacy succeed in) the Civil War?  In your answer be sure to explain a minimum of three strengths of the Union or Confederacy.

ELA - Students resumed their Grammar Study with Clauses, Compound Sentences, and Complex Sentences.  Remember AR Quizzes are due June 3rd (3 Independent and 1 Class Novel). Homework: Grammar 8.1-8.3, Journal # 41, READ!

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour: presentations; 2nd hour: Peer Editing and turned in project

Course 3: We talked about rational and irrational numbers.  Homework is worksheet 9.2, # 1-11. 5th hour-homework is worksheet 9.1, odds.

Friday, May 17

Final Exams
Geometry & Choir- May 31
Science - June 4
Algebra & Spanish - June 5 & 6

Next week is Spirit Week:

Monday - PJ Day

Tuesday - Super Hero Day

Wednesday - Detroit Professional Sports

Thursday - Wacky Tacky Day

Friday - Color Day (8th Grade is RED)

Spirit Assembly

Science: Continued investigating Light by measuring the angle of incidence and angle of reflection when a laser bounces off of a mirror. The Light "Quest" will be on May 29.

Geometry: Took the chapter 12 quiz, homework is the 12.6 notes. The chapter 12 is Thursday, May 23.

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour - presentations; 2nd hour - work day.

Humanities: Students checked 17.4, worked on chapter 17 assessment and shared current events in class. Chapter 17 assessment is due Monday.

ELA - Students were given the hour to catch up on reading, take AR quizzes (specifically their With Every Drop of Blood quiz) and catch up on journal entries.  We are in the home stretch, I'm hoping for a strong finish to 8th grade! Homework: READ! AR quizzes are due June 3rd no exceptions.

Spanish I: Ex 1,2,3 & 4 pgs 214-215. Vocab Quiz 3.2 (part 2) on Tuesday, May 28th

Technology 8: What we did today: Students finished working on their business cards, finance sheets, and websites for their small businesses. Homework No homework

Course 3: No homework.

Thursday, May 16

Final Exams
Geometry & Choir- May 31
Science - June 4
Algebra & Spanish - June 5 & 6

Science: Took a daily science quiz and students began investigating the properties of light with optics tables. No homework. There will not be a test for this unit, we will instead have a "Quest" May 29. This will be followed by 3 days of final exam review with the final on Tuesday, June 4. After the final we will study how the eye works, wrapping up with the eye dissection. 

Geometry: Went over the 12.5 notes (volume of cylinders and cones). Homework is the 12.5 worksheet. Chapter 12 quiz is tomorrow.

Tech 8 (Stein): 1st and 3rd Hour: Presentations; 2nd Hour: Research Mentoring with 5th Grade

Spanish I: Ex 1,2,3 & 4 pgs 214-215

ELA - Students finished their study of Historical Fiction with a discussion on power.  We looked for who held the "power" a different points in the story, discussed power struggles, and hidden power.  With Every Drop of Blood AR quiz is due tomorrow. Homework: READ! Journal entry # 40. Reminder: All AR quizzes are due June 3rd.  Students had a total of 4 due for this marking period, 3 independent reading and 1 class novel.


Pre-algebra : No homework

Algebra : We took our  test today.  No homework.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked on figuring out the start up costs for their business.  Homework: No homework

Humanities: Students checked 17.3 and worked on 17.4 free choice and chapter 17 assessment in class. Students also had meetings to discuss papers that were graded and handed back today. Homework is to complete 17.4. No current event this week.

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.