Science: Worked on midterm review, it is homework if not finished in class. Midterm is Friday.
Geometry: Went over the 7.1 homework and reviewed solving quadratics by using the quadratic formula and graphing. 7.2 notes for homework.
Algebra: Students checked the practice test and reviewed for the midterm tomorrow. Please make sure to bring a lot of pencils and pens and get well rested tonight!
Algebra 2: Students worked on the practice test for the midterm. The practice test is due tomorrow. Midterm is on Thursday and Friday.
Pre Algebra: We went over problems 1-6 from last night. Today we finished 5.6 notes. Students have no homework tonight.
Course 3: Today we finished 6.5 notes and had more practice problems. Students had to do 6-18 evens for homework. Austin- We finished notes on lesson 6.4. Homework-Finish worksheet 6.4.
Language Arts - Journal #20 - write 10 sentences that say "no" in various ways without using the word "no". Students learned about regular/irregular verbs (present, past, past participle, present participle.) - the grammar packet is due tomorrow. Students read aloud "Liar's Don't Qualify". HW - grammar packet due tomorrow. Grammar quiz on Thursday. Students should be reading their novels; TKM 10-12 and WGTB 5,6 due Friday.
Journalism - students are to be working on their rough drafts. Students had a discussion on how to behave when a guest speaker comes to visit. HW - rough drafts are due on Friday Feb 5th unless they have approval from me to hand in at a later date.
Integrated Tech - Started Webquests on Language Arts books (Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 and To Kill a Mockingbird) due Feb 11.
Spanish 1: Today we played a review game for next Tuesday's exam. The homework for tomorrow is to memorize the paragraph from the weekly plans handed out yesterday.
Spanish 8: There was no class today because of the early release. The homework for tomorrow is to get a note from a parent/guardian to verify that he/she received the syllabus. Also, they must label two weeks - day and date - in Spanish in their planners.
Announcements, assignments and general information regarding Norup International's 8th grade class.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, February 1
Science: Watched a review video and made a formula sheet for the midterm. Midterm is Friday, February 5.
Geometry: 7.1 notes (Pythagorean theorem) in class. Midterm & project grades were returned. 7.1 worksheet is homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz on Monday.
Algebra: Midterm on Wednesday and Thursday. Today we corrected the practice tests Chapters 4-6.
Pre Algebra: Students started 5.6 notes. No homework.
Algebra 2: The midterm is moved to Thursday and Friday (4th and 5th). Students were given their term 2 grades and a note sheet for the practice exam. Students also studied for the midterm Chapter 1-7 (excluding Ch. 3). No homework other than study!
Course 3: Today we started taking notes on 6.5. Students have 2-10 even on the homework.
LA - Journal #19 - What staff member made the most positive memorable impression on you? Why? Book discussion TKM 7-9 and WGTB 4. HW - reflection sheets TKM 7-9 WGTB 4 due tomorrow. Chapters 10-12 in TKM and WGTB 5-6 due Friday.
Journalism - Kim Lifton from the Writer's Workshop will be coming in to help students with news leads. Students are to be working on their news features. Homework was collected. HW - work on articles.
Geometry: 7.1 notes (Pythagorean theorem) in class. Midterm & project grades were returned. 7.1 worksheet is homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz on Monday.
Algebra: Midterm on Wednesday and Thursday. Today we corrected the practice tests Chapters 4-6.
Pre Algebra: Students started 5.6 notes. No homework.
Algebra 2: The midterm is moved to Thursday and Friday (4th and 5th). Students were given their term 2 grades and a note sheet for the practice exam. Students also studied for the midterm Chapter 1-7 (excluding Ch. 3). No homework other than study!
Course 3: Today we started taking notes on 6.5. Students have 2-10 even on the homework.
LA - Journal #19 - What staff member made the most positive memorable impression on you? Why? Book discussion TKM 7-9 and WGTB 4. HW - reflection sheets TKM 7-9 WGTB 4 due tomorrow. Chapters 10-12 in TKM and WGTB 5-6 due Friday.
Journalism - Kim Lifton from the Writer's Workshop will be coming in to help students with news leads. Students are to be working on their news features. Homework was collected. HW - work on articles.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 28
Science: Today we did peer review for our lab, lab is due Monday, February 1. Midterm is Friday, February 5.
Geometry: Today we did a Tangram activity. 7.1 notes for homework.
Algebra: Students checked their practice test and received another practice test broken down into chapters (please see attached). The new practice test is due on Monday for Hours 1 and 4 and on Friday for hour 6. Midterm is on February 3rd and 4th.
Algebra 2: Students took the Chapter 7 Test. Then reviewed for the midterm. Midterm is on Feb. 3rd and 4th.
Pre Algebra: Today we checked 5.3 and 5.4 worksheets. Students then had more practice problems.
Course 3: Baker-We gathered class data from the activity on Pg. 310-311. Students then were able to derive the value of "pi". Afterward, we started 6.5. No homework. Austin- We started notes on lesson 6.4. We went over homework. No homework.
LA - Journal #18 - Write a radio commercial for electric roller skates. Think of special audio effects to catch people's attention. Students took the district wide Mid-Year Exam. HW - Read:TKM Ch 7-9 and WGTB Ch 4 due Monday.
Journalism - Finish and discuss news viewing worksheet. Students worked on their questions and information for the 3rd issue of the school newspaper.
Social Studies: Students discussed 9.3 and shared current events in class. Chapter 9 assessment is due Monday.
Career Tech - Last Day of class, all work was due by today.
Integrated Tech - LegoRobotics either individual robot performing specified task is due, or the Design brief explaining procedures and design flaws.
Geometry: Today we did a Tangram activity. 7.1 notes for homework.
Algebra: Students checked their practice test and received another practice test broken down into chapters (please see attached). The new practice test is due on Monday for Hours 1 and 4 and on Friday for hour 6. Midterm is on February 3rd and 4th.
Algebra 2: Students took the Chapter 7 Test. Then reviewed for the midterm. Midterm is on Feb. 3rd and 4th.
Pre Algebra: Today we checked 5.3 and 5.4 worksheets. Students then had more practice problems.
Course 3: Baker-We gathered class data from the activity on Pg. 310-311. Students then were able to derive the value of "pi". Afterward, we started 6.5. No homework. Austin- We started notes on lesson 6.4. We went over homework. No homework.
LA - Journal #18 - Write a radio commercial for electric roller skates. Think of special audio effects to catch people's attention. Students took the district wide Mid-Year Exam. HW - Read:TKM Ch 7-9 and WGTB Ch 4 due Monday.
Journalism - Finish and discuss news viewing worksheet. Students worked on their questions and information for the 3rd issue of the school newspaper.
Social Studies: Students discussed 9.3 and shared current events in class. Chapter 9 assessment is due Monday.
Career Tech - Last Day of class, all work was due by today.
Integrated Tech - LegoRobotics either individual robot performing specified task is due, or the Design brief explaining procedures and design flaws.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 27
Science: Worked on writing lab, rough draft is due tomorrow. Lab is due Monday, February 1.
Geometry: Finished the midterm.
Algebra: Students received their scores from the Chapter 5 Exam. Retakes are Thursday at lunch. Afterward, we discussed the midterm and students received a midterm practice test (please see attached). Students have problems #1-17 for homework.
Algebra 2: Today students finished Chapter 7.6 and started 7.7. Midterm is next Wednesday.
Pre Algebra: Today we worked on multiplying and dividing fractions. Students have 5.4 Worksheet for homework (evens).
Course 3: Today we checked 6.4 and went over circumference formulas. Afterward, we revisited the circumference activity completed earlier.
LA - Journal #17 - How are you and your friends alike? How are you different? What problems would occur if 2 people were actually alike in every way? Students took a quiz on their novels.
Homework was collected. HW - TKM Ch 7-9 and WGTB Ch 4 due Monday.
***Tomorrow students will be taking the Language Arts midterm which are given to all students in the district. ***
Journalism - students worked in groups finding advertisements that represented the techniques on their worksheet. Example: Card stacking - distorting or omitting facts. They also had questions to answer at the end of the assignment. HW - working on their articles for the 3rd edition of the Hawk's Nest. Students should also be studying for the quiz on Friday.
Social Studies: Students discussed 9.2 and worked on notes for 9.3 in class. 9.3 notes and current events are due tomorrow.
Geometry: Finished the midterm.
Algebra: Students received their scores from the Chapter 5 Exam. Retakes are Thursday at lunch. Afterward, we discussed the midterm and students received a midterm practice test (please see attached). Students have problems #1-17 for homework.
Algebra 2: Today students finished Chapter 7.6 and started 7.7. Midterm is next Wednesday.
Pre Algebra: Today we worked on multiplying and dividing fractions. Students have 5.4 Worksheet for homework (evens).
Course 3: Today we checked 6.4 and went over circumference formulas. Afterward, we revisited the circumference activity completed earlier.
LA - Journal #17 - How are you and your friends alike? How are you different? What problems would occur if 2 people were actually alike in every way? Students took a quiz on their novels.
Homework was collected. HW - TKM Ch 7-9 and WGTB Ch 4 due Monday.
***Tomorrow students will be taking the Language Arts midterm which are given to all students in the district. ***
Journalism - students worked in groups finding advertisements that represented the techniques on their worksheet. Example: Card stacking - distorting or omitting facts. They also had questions to answer at the end of the assignment. HW - working on their articles for the 3rd edition of the Hawk's Nest. Students should also be studying for the quiz on Friday.
Social Studies: Students discussed 9.2 and worked on notes for 9.3 in class. 9.3 notes and current events are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 26
Science: Today we learned how to make our data tables and graphs in excel. Students will have all day tomorrow to work on their labs in class. Peer review is Thursday, lab is due Monday. Science midterm is Friday, February 5.
Geometry: Took the 1st half of the midterm, will complete tomorrow.
Algebra: Took Chapter 5 Test. Start reviewing for Midterm on Chapters 1-6. Midterm is on Feb 3 and 4th.
Algebra 2: Students checked 7.4 and part of 7.5. We learned the rest of 7.5, then 7.6. Midterm is on Feb 3rd and 4th.
Course 3: Today students learned 6.4 and have 6.4 Practice B worksheet (1-15) for homework.
Pre Algebra: We checked 5.2 and 5.3 and then learned 5.4. Students have 5.4 homework.
Social Studies: Students reviewed the guided reading for 9.1 and worked on 9.2 section assessment in class. 9.2 section assessment is due Wednesday. Current events are due Thursday.
LA - Journal #16 - If you had to prepare a dessert for a famous guest who would the guest be? What would the dessert be? Why? Explain. Book and journal discussion on their novels. HW - quiz on WGTB ch 1-3 and TKM ch1-6
**Student's will be taking their EXPLORE midterm on Thursday. This is a district-wide test **
Journalism - finish reviewing newspaper, set up interviews, start taking notes on newspaper terms. HW - quiz on newspaper terms Friday.
Geometry: Took the 1st half of the midterm, will complete tomorrow.
Algebra: Took Chapter 5 Test. Start reviewing for Midterm on Chapters 1-6. Midterm is on Feb 3 and 4th.
Algebra 2: Students checked 7.4 and part of 7.5. We learned the rest of 7.5, then 7.6. Midterm is on Feb 3rd and 4th.
Course 3: Today students learned 6.4 and have 6.4 Practice B worksheet (1-15) for homework.
Pre Algebra: We checked 5.2 and 5.3 and then learned 5.4. Students have 5.4 homework.
Social Studies: Students reviewed the guided reading for 9.1 and worked on 9.2 section assessment in class. 9.2 section assessment is due Wednesday. Current events are due Thursday.
LA - Journal #16 - If you had to prepare a dessert for a famous guest who would the guest be? What would the dessert be? Why? Explain. Book and journal discussion on their novels. HW - quiz on WGTB ch 1-3 and TKM ch1-6
**Student's will be taking their EXPLORE midterm on Thursday. This is a district-wide test **
Journalism - finish reviewing newspaper, set up interviews, start taking notes on newspaper terms. HW - quiz on newspaper terms Friday.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25
Science: Worked on research and typing labs. Peer review is Thursday. We will be working on writing our labs & making graphs tomorrow and Wednesday in class.
Geometry: Finish midterm review & be sure to have theorems sheet ready for tomorrow. Midterm Tuesday & Wednesday.
Algebra 2: Today we finished 7.4 and 7.5. Students have the following homework assignments: 503/3-6, 8-52 even, 59, 61 and 510/3-6, 8-62 even, 71. Midterm is on February 3 and 4th.
Algebra: We reviewed for the test tomorrow and checked the practice test.
Course 3: Baker- We are finishing up our 6.3 Concept maps. Austin- We started notes on lesson 6.3. Multi-step equations with decimals and fractions. Homework-Worksheet 6.3 #1-3, 8-10.
Pre Algebra: Today we are doing 5.2 and 5.3. Students have both sets of homework tonight.
LA - Journal #15 - Pick a character from any popular tv show and describe how they are stereotyped. (Include how the character looks, acts, talks, dresses, that supports the stereotype). We continued with a stereotyping exercise, which ties into their novels. This was to also help them to answer the question the IB question "What can we learn about society from fictional literature?" HW - TKM Ch 4-6 and WGTB Ch 2-3 due Tuesday.
Journalism - reflecting on their latest edition of the Hawks Nest. Working on gathering information for their next article. HW - none.
Career Tech - Cover Letters are due Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Geometry: Finish midterm review & be sure to have theorems sheet ready for tomorrow. Midterm Tuesday & Wednesday.
Algebra 2: Today we finished 7.4 and 7.5. Students have the following homework assignments: 503/3-6, 8-52 even, 59, 61 and 510/3-6, 8-62 even, 71. Midterm is on February 3 and 4th.
Algebra: We reviewed for the test tomorrow and checked the practice test.
Course 3: Baker- We are finishing up our 6.3 Concept maps. Austin- We started notes on lesson 6.3. Multi-step equations with decimals and fractions. Homework-Worksheet 6.3 #1-3, 8-10.
Pre Algebra: Today we are doing 5.2 and 5.3. Students have both sets of homework tonight.
LA - Journal #15 - Pick a character from any popular tv show and describe how they are stereotyped. (Include how the character looks, acts, talks, dresses, that supports the stereotype). We continued with a stereotyping exercise, which ties into their novels. This was to also help them to answer the question the IB question "What can we learn about society from fictional literature?" HW - TKM Ch 4-6 and WGTB Ch 2-3 due Tuesday.
Journalism - reflecting on their latest edition of the Hawks Nest. Working on gathering information for their next article. HW - none.
Career Tech - Cover Letters are due Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday, January 22
Science: Worked on writing rough draft of the efficiency lab. We will continue to work on the rough draft next week. Peer review will be Thursday, January 28 and final lab is due Monday, February 1.
Geometry: Midterm review packet chapters 1-4 (#1-43). Midterm is Tuesday & Wednesday January 26 & 27.
Algebra: Students worked on Chapter 5 Practice Test which is due on Monday. Chapter 5 and 6.7 Test on Tuesday, January 26th. Midterm review from January 27-Feb 2. Midterm Feb 3rd and 4th.
Algebra 2: Students have 7.3 and 7.4 Homework tonight.
Course 3: Baker-Today students designed a concept map/graphic organizer for multi-step equations. If not finished, it will be homework. All missing work due on Tuesday, January 26th by 3:30pm and I will not accept work after that. Austin- Students finished and looked over their quizzes. We took a timed multiplication test. We also practiced multi-step equations with decimals. No homework.
Pre Algebra: Today students continued the opportunity to "catch up". All missing assignments are due on January 26th by 3:30pm. I will not accept work after that.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and watched a video on the presidency of the United States in preparation for our next chapter on "A New Nation."There is no homework for the weekend.
LA - Journal #14 - What is stereotyping? Does it have a positive or negative effect on people? Explain. We discussed stereotyping. What are some stereotypes you have heard? Where do you hear them? Why do we have them? Students took their verb quiz and handed in their grammar packet. We discussed both novels and pointed out the stereotypes in each. HW - TKM Ch4-6 and reflection journal Ch1-3 due Tuesday. WGTB Ch 2-3 and reflection journal due Tuesday.
Journalism - Student's sold the 2nd edition of the Hawk's Nest and ½ the proceeds went to the Haiti Now fund. Students worked on their news features. HW - none.
Geometry: Midterm review packet chapters 1-4 (#1-43). Midterm is Tuesday & Wednesday January 26 & 27.
Algebra: Students worked on Chapter 5 Practice Test which is due on Monday. Chapter 5 and 6.7 Test on Tuesday, January 26th. Midterm review from January 27-Feb 2. Midterm Feb 3rd and 4th.
Algebra 2: Students have 7.3 and 7.4 Homework tonight.
Course 3: Baker-Today students designed a concept map/graphic organizer for multi-step equations. If not finished, it will be homework. All missing work due on Tuesday, January 26th by 3:30pm and I will not accept work after that. Austin- Students finished and looked over their quizzes. We took a timed multiplication test. We also practiced multi-step equations with decimals. No homework.
Pre Algebra: Today students continued the opportunity to "catch up". All missing assignments are due on January 26th by 3:30pm. I will not accept work after that.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and watched a video on the presidency of the United States in preparation for our next chapter on "A New Nation."There is no homework for the weekend.
LA - Journal #14 - What is stereotyping? Does it have a positive or negative effect on people? Explain. We discussed stereotyping. What are some stereotypes you have heard? Where do you hear them? Why do we have them? Students took their verb quiz and handed in their grammar packet. We discussed both novels and pointed out the stereotypes in each. HW - TKM Ch4-6 and reflection journal Ch1-3 due Tuesday. WGTB Ch 2-3 and reflection journal due Tuesday.
Journalism - Student's sold the 2nd edition of the Hawk's Nest and ½ the proceeds went to the Haiti Now fund. Students worked on their news features. HW - none.
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