Science: Today we started our unit on Newton's laws of motion by investigating the effect that mass has on the speed of a car. Lab re-do's are due tomorrow!
Geometry: Took the chapter 3 test. 4.1 notes are homework.
Algebra: Students reviewed 3.5 in class and then we took 3.6 notes. Students have 3.6 for homework tonight.
Algebra 2: We finished Ch. 4 Part II materials. Students voted to take the Chapter 4 Part II test on Tuesday, Nov. 10th. Homework - Pg. 323 16-24 all.
Course 3: Baker-Today we started Ch. 3.1 and students have 3.1 homework. Austin- Course 3 took the chapter 2 test today. No homework.
Pre Algebra: We reviewed for Ch. 2 test tomorrow.
Humanities: Reviewed for quiz for the second day. Quiz on Thursday. Homework folders due Thursday.
LA - Journal #7 - What advice would a dog give about life if it could talk? Write about that advice. Finished discussing Dolores Huerta - Quiz on the reading tomorrow. Discussed how to write a good introduction and thesis statement. Reading counts makeups need to be taken by the end of the day Thursday. HW - journals and study for Dolores quiz.
Journalism - Fairytale rough drafts are due. Peer editing drafts. Final drafts are due tomorrow.
Spanish 1: The groups that did not present their conversations today will present tomorrow. Otherwise, finish the work assigned yesterday and get started learning/reviewing the new vocabulary from p. 93.
Spanish 8: Tomorrow is the last day to turn in any late work for credit!
8th Gr CarTech - Presenting Final Projects - Family Budget
8th Gr Int Tech - Working on the Process for our SS Webquests.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, November 3
Science: Continued working with our new groups on our learning styles. Lab Re-Do's are due Thursday, November 5.
Geometry: Went over practice test. Homework is chapter 3 review (odds) and practice constructions. Test is tomorrow!
Algebra: Students took notes on 3.5 and have homework assigned on the stamp sheet.
Pre Algebra: Students took a quiz today in preparation for their test on Thursday. Afterward, students worked on mathematical puzzles to help review. These worksheets are due tomorrow.
Algebra 2: Students took notes on 4.8 (Quadratic formula and discriminant) and have 4.8 homework. Ch. 4 Part II test on Monday.
Course 3: Baker- Students took Ch. 2 Test today with open notes/book. We will go over the tests on Thursday. Austin- Reviewed for tomorrow's test.
LA - Journal#6 - Tell a fishy story using as many fish words as possible without writing about a fish (example: whale of a good time, clam up). Students took a quiz on the Harriet Tubman reading. Students read and discussed Dolores Huerta - quiz on Thursday. HW: finish up their journal entry and their Huerta worksheet.
Journalism - Students wrote a story based on a fairy tale using their headline and news lead they created yesterday in class. The final news article is due Thursday.
Humanities: Students began chapter 5 quiz review in class. Current event due Wednesday. Chapter 5 quiz on Thursday. Homework folder due Thursday.
Geometry: Went over practice test. Homework is chapter 3 review (odds) and practice constructions. Test is tomorrow!
Algebra: Students took notes on 3.5 and have homework assigned on the stamp sheet.
Pre Algebra: Students took a quiz today in preparation for their test on Thursday. Afterward, students worked on mathematical puzzles to help review. These worksheets are due tomorrow.
Algebra 2: Students took notes on 4.8 (Quadratic formula and discriminant) and have 4.8 homework. Ch. 4 Part II test on Monday.
Course 3: Baker- Students took Ch. 2 Test today with open notes/book. We will go over the tests on Thursday. Austin- Reviewed for tomorrow's test.
LA - Journal#6 - Tell a fishy story using as many fish words as possible without writing about a fish (example: whale of a good time, clam up). Students took a quiz on the Harriet Tubman reading. Students read and discussed Dolores Huerta - quiz on Thursday. HW: finish up their journal entry and their Huerta worksheet.
Journalism - Students wrote a story based on a fairy tale using their headline and news lead they created yesterday in class. The final news article is due Thursday.
Humanities: Students began chapter 5 quiz review in class. Current event due Wednesday. Chapter 5 quiz on Thursday. Homework folder due Thursday.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday, November 2
Science: All lab re-do's are due by Thursday, November 5 at the latest! Today we did an activity that helped students identify their learning styles (Howard Gardner) and got into new groups based on our learning styles. We will begin Unit 2: Newton's Laws of Motion later this week.
Geometry: Worked on practice test, it is homework. Chapter 3 test Wednesday, November 4.
Course 3: Austin- Students started to do the Chapter 2 practice test. We also went over 2.8 homework. Homework-finish practice test. Chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Humanities: -Students completed a review of 5.3 with map work and a review of video clips on the French Indian War. There is no homework for this evening, but current events are due Wednesday and homework folders are due Thursday.
Language Arts: Journal #5 - Why are rules important to follow? Students broke out in discussion groups answering questions regarding the Harriet Tubman reading. Students need to finish their journals and study for their Harriet Tubman quiz Tuesday. (It is on the reading).
Journalism - Students learned how to write a good headline. They had to write a headline on their own based on a fairy tale and also write a news lead. HW: finishing their headline and news leads.
Spanish 1: The students received their 1-2 vocabulary quizzes and chapter test back today. There will be a section retake of the exam Wednesday at lunch for those who want one. Tomorrow there is a small quiz on accents and students will present their "teatro" (the conversation based on the video transcript) on Wednesday and Thursday. In your free time, start reviewing and practicing the new vocabulary from p. 93.
Spanish 8: Memorize your lines from the video of unit 1 chapter 1 or chapter 2. To prepare, please copy your lines on another piece of paper.
Geometry: Worked on practice test, it is homework. Chapter 3 test Wednesday, November 4.
Course 3: Austin- Students started to do the Chapter 2 practice test. We also went over 2.8 homework. Homework-finish practice test. Chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Humanities: -Students completed a review of 5.3 with map work and a review of video clips on the French Indian War. There is no homework for this evening, but current events are due Wednesday and homework folders are due Thursday.
Language Arts: Journal #5 - Why are rules important to follow? Students broke out in discussion groups answering questions regarding the Harriet Tubman reading. Students need to finish their journals and study for their Harriet Tubman quiz Tuesday. (It is on the reading).
Journalism - Students learned how to write a good headline. They had to write a headline on their own based on a fairy tale and also write a news lead. HW: finishing their headline and news leads.
Spanish 1: The students received their 1-2 vocabulary quizzes and chapter test back today. There will be a section retake of the exam Wednesday at lunch for those who want one. Tomorrow there is a small quiz on accents and students will present their "teatro" (the conversation based on the video transcript) on Wednesday and Thursday. In your free time, start reviewing and practicing the new vocabulary from p. 93.
Spanish 8: Memorize your lines from the video of unit 1 chapter 1 or chapter 2. To prepare, please copy your lines on another piece of paper.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 30
Science: Watched a science video. 5th hour & 1/2 of 4th hour got their labs back. Re-do's for these students are due Tuesday, November 3. Remainder of labs will be returned Monday.
Geometry: Practiced constructions of parallel & perpendicular lines. Students were given more practice problems for homework. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday, November 4.
Algebra: Went over review in class. Ch. 3.1-3.4 and 6.1-6.4 Test on Monday.
Algebra 2: Finished discussion about complex numbers. Students had time finish homework 4.6 in class. If they did not finish 4.6 in class, then it is homework.
Course 3: Baker- Went over 2.8 coordinate plane homework problems. Students finished the rest of 2.8 in class. Ch. 2 Test on Thursday, Nov. 5th. Austin- We finished taking notes on coordinate graphing. Homework-Worksheet 2.8 #1-15,18-20. Chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Pre Algebra: Went over 2.7 in class and students spent the rest of the time working in groups doing the chapter review. Ch. 2 Test on Thursday Nov. 5th
LA - We finished reading and discussing Harriet Tubman. They have a quiz on Tuesday.
I assigned them their discussion groups for this unit. Journal #4 - List 25 frightening words and use them in a tale of horror. Mock Elections. HW: finish up journals.
Journalism - We don't meet today!
Humanities: -Students continued their investigation into the French Indian War by reviewing notes from section 5.3 and working on a guided reading worksheet for 5.3. If the guided reading was not completed in class, it is homework.
Geometry: Practiced constructions of parallel & perpendicular lines. Students were given more practice problems for homework. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday, November 4.
Algebra: Went over review in class. Ch. 3.1-3.4 and 6.1-6.4 Test on Monday.
Algebra 2: Finished discussion about complex numbers. Students had time finish homework 4.6 in class. If they did not finish 4.6 in class, then it is homework.
Course 3: Baker- Went over 2.8 coordinate plane homework problems. Students finished the rest of 2.8 in class. Ch. 2 Test on Thursday, Nov. 5th. Austin- We finished taking notes on coordinate graphing. Homework-Worksheet 2.8 #1-15,18-20. Chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Pre Algebra: Went over 2.7 in class and students spent the rest of the time working in groups doing the chapter review. Ch. 2 Test on Thursday Nov. 5th
LA - We finished reading and discussing Harriet Tubman. They have a quiz on Tuesday.
I assigned them their discussion groups for this unit. Journal #4 - List 25 frightening words and use them in a tale of horror. Mock Elections. HW: finish up journals.
Journalism - We don't meet today!
Humanities: -Students continued their investigation into the French Indian War by reviewing notes from section 5.3 and working on a guided reading worksheet for 5.3. If the guided reading was not completed in class, it is homework.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29
Science: Took the unit 1 test. 7th hour & 1/2 of 5th hour got their labs back today and their re-do's are due Monday, November 2.
Geometry: Went over 3.6 notes in class, 3.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday, November 4.
Algebra: Test moved until Monday, Nov. 2nd. Homework: Ch. 3 Review 3.1-3.4 Pg. 192-194 #7-37 odds, Pg. 197 1-17 odds, Ch. 6 Review 6.1-6.4 Pg.415-417 #5-23 odds, Pg. 419 #1-19 odds and 32. Show all work, you may use a calculator. It is homework if you do not finish in class.
Algebra 2: 4.6 homework as assigned on assignment log. Remember to refer back to notes on complex numbers while doing your homework.
Course 3: Baker-Took notes on the coordinate plane. Homework is 2.8 on assignment sheet. Students have Ch. 2 Test on Thursday, Nov. 5th. Austin- We started notes on lesson 2.8. No homework
Pre Algebra: Students took notes on numbers with decimal operations. Homework is 2.7 assigned on Assignment log. Ch. 2 Test on Thursday, Nov. 5th.
LA - Journal #3 Write about a time when you were new at something and felt a bit nervous about doing it. Why? Finished Jackie Robinson discussion. Started reading about Harriet Tubman. Returned and reviewed poetry quizzes. No homework - unless they did not finish their daily journals.
Journalism - Continue with news leads. My class, discussed news leads that were in the Oakland Press. HW: none.
Humanities: Worked on note taking skills in studying the French Indian War. If students did not finish the notes on section 5.3, they are to finish it at home.
Geometry: Went over 3.6 notes in class, 3.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday, November 4.
Algebra: Test moved until Monday, Nov. 2nd. Homework: Ch. 3 Review 3.1-3.4 Pg. 192-194 #7-37 odds, Pg. 197 1-17 odds, Ch. 6 Review 6.1-6.4 Pg.415-417 #5-23 odds, Pg. 419 #1-19 odds and 32. Show all work, you may use a calculator. It is homework if you do not finish in class.
Algebra 2: 4.6 homework as assigned on assignment log. Remember to refer back to notes on complex numbers while doing your homework.
Course 3: Baker-Took notes on the coordinate plane. Homework is 2.8 on assignment sheet. Students have Ch. 2 Test on Thursday, Nov. 5th. Austin- We started notes on lesson 2.8. No homework
Pre Algebra: Students took notes on numbers with decimal operations. Homework is 2.7 assigned on Assignment log. Ch. 2 Test on Thursday, Nov. 5th.
LA - Journal #3 Write about a time when you were new at something and felt a bit nervous about doing it. Why? Finished Jackie Robinson discussion. Started reading about Harriet Tubman. Returned and reviewed poetry quizzes. No homework - unless they did not finish their daily journals.
Journalism - Continue with news leads. My class, discussed news leads that were in the Oakland Press. HW: none.
Humanities: Worked on note taking skills in studying the French Indian War. If students did not finish the notes on section 5.3, they are to finish it at home.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 28
Science: Today we went over the chapter review in class. Test is tomorrow!
Geometry: Took the 3.1-3.4 quiz. 3.6 notes for homework. Chapter 3 test will be Wednesday, November 4.
Algebra: We reviewed compound inequailities and prepared for the Ch. 3/6 test on Friday.
Algebra 2: Reviewed our Ch. 4 Test Part I and then started 4.5 Solving Quadratic Equations by finding square roots.
Course 3: (Baker) Today we had a partner quiz on Distributive property. Ch. 2 test is scheduled for next week Thursday. (Austin) We finished taking notes on the distributive property. Homework-worksheet 2.7 #1-12 all, 13-27 odds.
Pre Algebra: Today we started 2.7 in class. Ch. 2 test is scheduled for next week Thursday.
Humanities: Shared current events and worked on notes for 5.3. No homework.
Spanish 1: Chapter 2 test is tomorrow. I am asking the kids to prepare for the test using a new study technique in addition to what they usually do.
Spanish 8: Start to memorize your lines from conversations from the video transcript.
LA: Journal #2: If you could replace an actor/actress in any movie and play the part yourself what movie would you choose? What part would you play? Why? Biography Unit - what is a biography,autobiography, memoir, journal, diary. Read and discussed Jackie Robinson biography excerpt. HW: finish journal
Journalism: Studying and working on more news leads. HW: write a good news lead.
8th Gr Car Tech is presenting their Family Budget Projects and will end next Thursday.
8th Gr Int Tech is beginning work on Webquests on a topic they are studying in SS...
Geometry: Took the 3.1-3.4 quiz. 3.6 notes for homework. Chapter 3 test will be Wednesday, November 4.
Algebra: We reviewed compound inequailities and prepared for the Ch. 3/6 test on Friday.
Algebra 2: Reviewed our Ch. 4 Test Part I and then started 4.5 Solving Quadratic Equations by finding square roots.
Course 3: (Baker) Today we had a partner quiz on Distributive property. Ch. 2 test is scheduled for next week Thursday. (Austin) We finished taking notes on the distributive property. Homework-worksheet 2.7 #1-12 all, 13-27 odds.
Pre Algebra: Today we started 2.7 in class. Ch. 2 test is scheduled for next week Thursday.
Humanities: Shared current events and worked on notes for 5.3. No homework.
Spanish 1: Chapter 2 test is tomorrow. I am asking the kids to prepare for the test using a new study technique in addition to what they usually do.
Spanish 8: Start to memorize your lines from conversations from the video transcript.
LA: Journal #2: If you could replace an actor/actress in any movie and play the part yourself what movie would you choose? What part would you play? Why? Biography Unit - what is a biography,autobiography, memoir, journal, diary. Read and discussed Jackie Robinson biography excerpt. HW: finish journal
Journalism: Studying and working on more news leads. HW: write a good news lead.
8th Gr Car Tech is presenting their Family Budget Projects and will end next Thursday.
8th Gr Int Tech is beginning work on Webquests on a topic they are studying in SS...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 27
Science: Today we played a jeopardy review game in class. Unit 1 review is due tomorrow. The directions for this assignment can be found on yesterday's blog post. We will go over the review in class tomorrow. Unit 1 test is Thursday.
Geometry: 3.5 notes (equations of lines and graphing lines). 3.5 worksheet is homework. 3.1-3.4 quiz tomorrow. Chapter 3 test Wednesday, November 5.
Algebra: Students will complete 6.4 today and work on the homework involving compound inequalities. Students must pay attention to the difference between AND or OR problems.
Pre Algebra: We reviewed one step equations with addition and subtraction. Students then completed one step equations with multiplication and division (2.6/2.7). Students have 2.6 homework to do today.
Course 3: We continued the conversation on distributive property and students completed the rest of the homework assignment in class. No homework.
Algebra 2: No homework, took Ch. 4 Part I test today.
Language Arts: Students took the poetry quiz. New journals: #1 - Write a description of your personality from a good friends point of view. HW: none
Journalism - See yesterday's post. HW: none
Geometry: 3.5 notes (equations of lines and graphing lines). 3.5 worksheet is homework. 3.1-3.4 quiz tomorrow. Chapter 3 test Wednesday, November 5.
Algebra: Students will complete 6.4 today and work on the homework involving compound inequalities. Students must pay attention to the difference between AND or OR problems.
Pre Algebra: We reviewed one step equations with addition and subtraction. Students then completed one step equations with multiplication and division (2.6/2.7). Students have 2.6 homework to do today.
Course 3: We continued the conversation on distributive property and students completed the rest of the homework assignment in class. No homework.
Algebra 2: No homework, took Ch. 4 Part I test today.
Language Arts: Students took the poetry quiz. New journals: #1 - Write a description of your personality from a good friends point of view. HW: none
Journalism - See yesterday's post. HW: none
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