Science: Today we finished planning the "Is the Force with You?" lab, students will begin collecting data Monday. We will be working on this lab all of next week with peer review on Friday and the lab due Monday, December 7. Unit 2 test will be Friday, December 11.
Geometry: Students took the chapter 4 test, 5.1 notes are homework.
Algebra: Students measured the height and length of the stair case at Norup. They determined that ratio of height to length of each of the stairs was constant the entire way up. No homework this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
Algebra 2: We finished 5.8 and students had a chance to work on the homework in class. Whatever was not finished is homework due on Monday, Nov. 30th.
Course 3: Baker- Students have 5.5 Homework tonight. Austin- We went over last nights homework. Students did coordinate graphing pictures. No homework.
Pre Algebra: Students checked 3.4 Day 1 and then did an activity. Afterward, we did 3.4 Day 2 which is homework if they do not finish it.
LA - Journal #18 - What are you thankful for? Why? We finished checking the Gerda Klein worksheet then students took a quiz based on the reading. Students worked on Nouns. HW - working on completing the daily journals and their essays. 11/30 - journals are due 90pts. 12/1 - rough draft due (typed). 12/4 - final draft due (typed)
Journalism - Worked on their news articles. HW - none.
Spanish 1: The class took the chapter 1-3 test today. There is no homework over Thanksgiving, but do start on the next chapter vocabulary if you have some time.
Spanish 8: No homework over break. We will be doing a unit on Spain after we come back.
8th Gr Career Tech - Family Budget project, created spreadsheet with formulas to record expenses and income. No homework over Thanksgiving, but students could research expenses.
8th Gr Integrated Tech - Finishing touches on WebQuest - LegoRobotics group is making progress on inventorBot. No Homework over Thanksgiving.
Announcements, assignments and general information regarding Norup International's 8th grade class.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 23
Science: Today we started planning the "Is The Force With You?" lab. Students will begin collecting data next Monday. Momentum worksheet is homework.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 4 test tomorrow.
Course 3: Austin-We finished notes on lesson 5.2 (adding and subtracting with different denominators). Homework - worksheet 5.2 # 7 - 19.
LA - Journal #17 - What makes you laugh? Why? Do your best to explain what makes a person funny. We read Gerda Klein's autobiography and students worked on a worksheet dealing with Gerda. There will be a quiz on the reading tomorrow. HW - working on their daily journals and their essays. Journals are due 11/30. Rough draft papers due 12/1 typed. Final draft papers due 12/4 typed.
Journalism - Working on news articles. Discussion regarding the speaker that will be here on Dec.4th. HW - none
Social Studies: Students turned in "protest projects" on Monday. Students will participate in the preliminary rounds of the geography bee on Monday and Tuesday. Students will present "protest projects" on Wednesday. No homework-no current event. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 4 test tomorrow.
Course 3: Austin-We finished notes on lesson 5.2 (adding and subtracting with different denominators). Homework - worksheet 5.2 # 7 - 19.
LA - Journal #17 - What makes you laugh? Why? Do your best to explain what makes a person funny. We read Gerda Klein's autobiography and students worked on a worksheet dealing with Gerda. There will be a quiz on the reading tomorrow. HW - working on their daily journals and their essays. Journals are due 11/30. Rough draft papers due 12/1 typed. Final draft papers due 12/4 typed.
Journalism - Working on news articles. Discussion regarding the speaker that will be here on Dec.4th. HW - none
Social Studies: Students turned in "protest projects" on Monday. Students will participate in the preliminary rounds of the geography bee on Monday and Tuesday. Students will present "protest projects" on Wednesday. No homework-no current event. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, November 20
Science: Today we finished up the unit 2 notes, went over the Newton's 2nd Law homework and started brainstorming for the "Is the Force With You" lab.
Geometry: Went over chapter review, practice test is homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday.
Algebra: Students worked on graphing linear equations. Students have 4.2 Homework tonight.
Pre Algebra: Students must complete 3.3 Day 2 for homework
Course 3: Baker-Chapter 5, Sec. 3. Austin-We checked our homework from yesterday. We started notes on lesson 5.2 (adding and subtracting with different denominators). We started notes on lesson 5.2. Homework-worksheet 5.2, # 1-6.
Algebra 2: Finish Check Point 5.7 for homework.
Social Studies:-Students worked on "protest posters" in class today. The posters are due Monday. The preliminary rounds of the Geography Bee will be held in class Monday and Tuesday.
LA - no journal - Students finished watching the A&E biography on Jackie Robinson. For the rest of the hour students worked on their essays or their journals. HW - daily journals and essay.
Journalism - Students worked on their news features for the paper. Students made a comic stip about an event that had to do with Norup International. HW - working on their news articles.
Geometry: Went over chapter review, practice test is homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday.
Algebra: Students worked on graphing linear equations. Students have 4.2 Homework tonight.
Pre Algebra: Students must complete 3.3 Day 2 for homework
Course 3: Baker-Chapter 5, Sec. 3. Austin-We checked our homework from yesterday. We started notes on lesson 5.2 (adding and subtracting with different denominators). We started notes on lesson 5.2. Homework-worksheet 5.2, # 1-6.
Algebra 2: Finish Check Point 5.7 for homework.
Social Studies:-Students worked on "protest posters" in class today. The posters are due Monday. The preliminary rounds of the Geography Bee will be held in class Monday and Tuesday.
LA - no journal - Students finished watching the A&E biography on Jackie Robinson. For the rest of the hour students worked on their essays or their journals. HW - daily journals and essay.
Journalism - Students worked on their news features for the paper. Students made a comic stip about an event that had to do with Norup International. HW - working on their news articles.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 19
Science: Finished collecting and analyzing data on flat and incline tracks using Newton's 2nd Law.
Geometry: 4.8 notes (transformation). Chapter 4 review for homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday.
Algebra: Students received their scores from the Ch. 3.5-3.8 and 6.5-6.6 Test. Any student that wants to retake the test must come in on Monday, Nov. 23 for a review session and then retake on Tuesday, Nov. 24th. Today we started 4.2 (skipped 4.1) and there was no homework. Students learned strategies how to solve linear equations on the graphing calculator.
Algebra 2: Today students practiced the Rational Zero Theorem. Afterward, students learned Descartes' rule of signs. 5.7 is homework tonight.
Pre Algebra: Students finished presenting in-class projects. Then learned 3.3. 3.3 is homework tonight.
Course 3: Today students learned 5.2 (Subtracting fractions). Students have 5.2 W.S. tonight for homework. Austin- We took notes on 5.1, adding fractions with common denominators. Homework- worksheet 5.1, # 1-8 all, 10 - 24 evens only.
Spanish 1: There was an oral quiz today and so far the kids are doing very nicely! Chapter 1-3 test Tuesday. The kids know the sections of the test.
Spanish 8: Project due tomorrow!
LA - Journal #16 - A popular show called “What not to Wear” on TLC needs a new “What not to do” theme, describe one idea and don’t forget to give the show a name. Students watched the A&E Biography on Jackie Robinson. HW- working on Journals and their papers.
Journalism - Working on their articles for the "Hawks Nest"
Social Studies- Mrs. Weiss presented in class today. Homework is to complete notes for 6.4 and to think of a subject and mode of presentation for our "protest" activity tomorrow.
Geometry: 4.8 notes (transformation). Chapter 4 review for homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday.
Algebra: Students received their scores from the Ch. 3.5-3.8 and 6.5-6.6 Test. Any student that wants to retake the test must come in on Monday, Nov. 23 for a review session and then retake on Tuesday, Nov. 24th. Today we started 4.2 (skipped 4.1) and there was no homework. Students learned strategies how to solve linear equations on the graphing calculator.
Algebra 2: Today students practiced the Rational Zero Theorem. Afterward, students learned Descartes' rule of signs. 5.7 is homework tonight.
Pre Algebra: Students finished presenting in-class projects. Then learned 3.3. 3.3 is homework tonight.
Course 3: Today students learned 5.2 (Subtracting fractions). Students have 5.2 W.S. tonight for homework. Austin- We took notes on 5.1, adding fractions with common denominators. Homework- worksheet 5.1, # 1-8 all, 10 - 24 evens only.
Spanish 1: There was an oral quiz today and so far the kids are doing very nicely! Chapter 1-3 test Tuesday. The kids know the sections of the test.
Spanish 8: Project due tomorrow!
LA - Journal #16 - A popular show called “What not to Wear” on TLC needs a new “What not to do” theme, describe one idea and don’t forget to give the show a name. Students watched the A&E Biography on Jackie Robinson. HW- working on Journals and their papers.
Journalism - Working on their articles for the "Hawks Nest"
Social Studies- Mrs. Weiss presented in class today. Homework is to complete notes for 6.4 and to think of a subject and mode of presentation for our "protest" activity tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 18
Science: Today students practiced calculations with Newton's 2nd law. Anything not completed in class is homework.
Geometry: 4.7 Notes (isosceles & equilateral triangles). 4.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 24.
Algebra: Took Chapter 3.5-3.8 and 6.5-6.6 test today. No homework
Course 3: Baker-No homework, reviewed fraction lab worksheet and 5.1 homework. NO homework. Austin- Students took a quiz on lesson 3.1 - 3.4.
Pre Algebra: Students presented their in-class projects and then we corrected 3.2 homework from last night. No homework.
Algebra 2: Students went over the rational zero theorem and have Checkpoint 5.2 for homework.
Language Arts: LA - Journal #15 - Write 3 very different beginnings for a story about a child who accidentally gets locked in the school building for a night. We went over Flaherty worksheet.
I handed out the four square organizer for the essays and students worked on their papers. Useful websites for the bibliography - www.easybib.com and www.bibme.com. Daily journals are due 11/30. 100 pts 20 entries Rough Draft of paper is due 12/1 (must be typed). Final Draft due 12/4 (again must be typed). HW - working on paper and journals.
Journalism - Last chance to sign up for a news story or one will be assigned to the student.
Working on gathering information, and coming up with questions. HW - working on newspaper.
Social Studies: -Students shared current events, checked notes for 6.3 and worked in groups to collect notes on 6.4. The only homework is to finish notes if they were not completed in class.
Career Tech: Students were given their Career Cruising login and password. They all began their surveys to create their IEP. IEP including choices of Career Path, 2 jobs, as well as short and long term goals should be printed by Friday and signed by parent by Monday.
Integrated Tech: Writing Evaluate (rubric for their final product) for SS Webquest. Completed Webquest due by Monday 11/23
Geometry: 4.7 Notes (isosceles & equilateral triangles). 4.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 24.
Algebra: Took Chapter 3.5-3.8 and 6.5-6.6 test today. No homework
Course 3: Baker-No homework, reviewed fraction lab worksheet and 5.1 homework. NO homework. Austin- Students took a quiz on lesson 3.1 - 3.4.
Pre Algebra: Students presented their in-class projects and then we corrected 3.2 homework from last night. No homework.
Algebra 2: Students went over the rational zero theorem and have Checkpoint 5.2 for homework.
Language Arts: LA - Journal #15 - Write 3 very different beginnings for a story about a child who accidentally gets locked in the school building for a night. We went over Flaherty worksheet.
I handed out the four square organizer for the essays and students worked on their papers. Useful websites for the bibliography - www.easybib.com and www.bibme.com. Daily journals are due 11/30. 100 pts 20 entries Rough Draft of paper is due 12/1 (must be typed). Final Draft due 12/4 (again must be typed). HW - working on paper and journals.
Journalism - Last chance to sign up for a news story or one will be assigned to the student.
Working on gathering information, and coming up with questions. HW - working on newspaper.
Social Studies: -Students shared current events, checked notes for 6.3 and worked in groups to collect notes on 6.4. The only homework is to finish notes if they were not completed in class.
Career Tech: Students were given their Career Cruising login and password. They all began their surveys to create their IEP. IEP including choices of Career Path, 2 jobs, as well as short and long term goals should be printed by Friday and signed by parent by Monday.
Integrated Tech: Writing Evaluate (rubric for their final product) for SS Webquest. Completed Webquest due by Monday 11/23
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 17
Science: Newton's 2nd law mini-lab: We practiced calculating force after collecting data with the cars on the tracks. Quiz corrections are homework. Directions for quiz corrections:
1) Separate piece of paper
2) Copy entire question
3) Write correct answer, not just the letter
4) Write at least 2 complete sentences explaining the SCIENCE or make a problem solving box.
Geometry: Took the 4.1-4.5 quiz. 4.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 24.
Algebra: Students reviewed for Ch. 3.5-3.8, 6.5-6.6 Test tomorrow.
Algebra 2: Students completed 5.5 notes and did homework in class. Whatever was not finished needs to be finished at home.
Course 3: Baker-Students did an exploration on adding fractions. No homework tonight.
Pre Algebra: We worked on 3.2 in class. In class projects are due on Wednesday.
Spanish 1: Worksheets 3 and 4. Prepare for the oral quiz Thursday and the chapter test next Tuesday.
Spanish 8: Your project is due Friday!
8th Gr Int Tech - Create Rubric for their project example - Evaluate
8th Gr Career Tech - Finish "Who Am I?" and submit, do personality quiz.
Social Studies: -Checked 6.2 guided reading. Worked 6.3 notes. Notes and current events due Wednesday.
1) Separate piece of paper
2) Copy entire question
3) Write correct answer, not just the letter
4) Write at least 2 complete sentences explaining the SCIENCE or make a problem solving box.
Geometry: Took the 4.1-4.5 quiz. 4.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 24.
Algebra: Students reviewed for Ch. 3.5-3.8, 6.5-6.6 Test tomorrow.
Algebra 2: Students completed 5.5 notes and did homework in class. Whatever was not finished needs to be finished at home.
Course 3: Baker-Students did an exploration on adding fractions. No homework tonight.
Pre Algebra: We worked on 3.2 in class. In class projects are due on Wednesday.
Spanish 1: Worksheets 3 and 4. Prepare for the oral quiz Thursday and the chapter test next Tuesday.
Spanish 8: Your project is due Friday!
8th Gr Int Tech - Create Rubric for their project example - Evaluate
8th Gr Career Tech - Finish "Who Am I?" and submit, do personality quiz.
Social Studies: -Checked 6.2 guided reading. Worked 6.3 notes. Notes and current events due Wednesday.
Monday, November 16
Science: Took the unit 2 quiz and got everyone caught up on notes through Newton's 3rd law.
Geometry: Triangle proof practice! 4.6 notes homework, 4.1-4.5 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: Today we went over our groups of equations and inequalities. The Chapter 3.5-3.8, 6.5-6.6 TEST has been MOVED to Wednesday, Nov.18th.
Pre Algebra: Today students worked on finishing their projects in class. These projects are due Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Algebra 2: Today students revisited log division and then applied their prior knowledge to long division of polynomials. Students have to fill in the note guide tonight for homework.
Course 3: Baker- Today students are doing a fraction exploration on 5.1. Homework is 5.1 worksheet, ODDS. Austin- Students reviewed for quiz on Wednesday. Quarterly assessment is Tuesday.
LA - Journal #13 - Create a super hero that the world needs. It must be original unlike any that you know. What powers does he/she have? What problem will this super hero solve? Students continued reading the Patrick Flaherty journal. HW - Students should be working on gathering research information for their essays.
Journalism - Preparation for the newspaper - discussion of newspaper titles, story ideas etc. HW - none
Career Tech - Started vocabulary for Career Cruising, "Who Am I" worksheet due tomorrow.
Geometry: Triangle proof practice! 4.6 notes homework, 4.1-4.5 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: Today we went over our groups of equations and inequalities. The Chapter 3.5-3.8, 6.5-6.6 TEST has been MOVED to Wednesday, Nov.18th.
Pre Algebra: Today students worked on finishing their projects in class. These projects are due Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Algebra 2: Today students revisited log division and then applied their prior knowledge to long division of polynomials. Students have to fill in the note guide tonight for homework.
Course 3: Baker- Today students are doing a fraction exploration on 5.1. Homework is 5.1 worksheet, ODDS. Austin- Students reviewed for quiz on Wednesday. Quarterly assessment is Tuesday.
LA - Journal #13 - Create a super hero that the world needs. It must be original unlike any that you know. What powers does he/she have? What problem will this super hero solve? Students continued reading the Patrick Flaherty journal. HW - Students should be working on gathering research information for their essays.
Journalism - Preparation for the newspaper - discussion of newspaper titles, story ideas etc. HW - none
Career Tech - Started vocabulary for Career Cruising, "Who Am I" worksheet due tomorrow.
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