Science: Watched "Waves" video. Wave interactions worksheet is homework. Waves quiz is tomorrow.
Geometry: Chapter 10 test, 11.1 notes for homework.
Algebra: Corrected math packet. Study for Chapter 9 Test on Tuesday.
Algebra II: Chapter 11 Test moved to Monday.
Course 3: Took Quarterly Exam. No homework. Austin- We started notes on lesson 9.3 (Pythagorean Theorem). Homework - Lesson 9.3, 1-6, 12-14.
Pre Algebra: Took Quarterly Exam. No homework
LA - Almost done with The Outsiders! Finishing up The New Kid. Grammar - prepositions, conjunctions, interjections. HW - grammar packet due on Monday 4/26.
Journalism - continuing with civil and human rights articles. The rough draft is due Monday 4/26. HW - none.
Spanish 1: We are preparing to go to the media center tomorrow and research what colleges are looking for in their applicants . Also, we are preparing for the oral quiz. Students can either take it tomorrow or on Monday.
Spanish 8: Today in honor of earth day we will be making some environmentally themed posters in Spanish! No homework.
Social Studies: Shared Legacy Day information with students.-Read "A Report to the Massachusetts Legislature" and began to answer questions based on this document in class.-Questions are due tomorrow.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 21
Science: Today we used the "jigsaw" note-taking technique on pages 441-447. Waves quiz on Friday, April 23.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 10 practice test, chapter 10 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 10 test is tomorrow.
Course 3- Austin We went over homework. We started notes on lesson 9.2. Homework-worksheet 9.2, # 1-13.
LA - The Outsiders. Read aloud the first short story of our unit...The New Kid. Students took their Flower's For Algernon quiz. HW - none
Journalism - students got into groups and started researching on their civil or human rights topic that they chose. They are going to type up a 3 paragraph article in regards to their findings.
Paragraph 1 - background information, people involved, dates, places and how it impacted society then as well as today. Paragraph 2 - The "key players" - for and against the rights, explain in detail both sides. Paragraph 3 - concise but detailed summary of their article. HW - none.
Career Tech: Worked on Internet Scavenger Hunt (attached), due Friday (we will print bibliography together). Career Cruising fun next week!
Integrated Technology: Tested Wheelchairs yesterday, will test our redesigns tomorrow and write up results, due by Friday.
Spanish 1: We are working on chapter 2-3 as well as juggling both old and new vocabulary. Please study the sheet to prepare for Friday's oral quiz. It is attached. We are shooting for the chapter test Tuesday of next week.
Spanish 8: We spent today looking into what colleges look for in their applicants (a foreign language is a plus!) Please finish the research sheet about college admissions if you did not during class.
Social Studies: Students corrected 14.3 and shared current events in class. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 10 practice test, chapter 10 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 10 test is tomorrow.
Course 3- Austin We went over homework. We started notes on lesson 9.2. Homework-worksheet 9.2, # 1-13.
LA - The Outsiders. Read aloud the first short story of our unit...The New Kid. Students took their Flower's For Algernon quiz. HW - none
Journalism - students got into groups and started researching on their civil or human rights topic that they chose. They are going to type up a 3 paragraph article in regards to their findings.
Paragraph 1 - background information, people involved, dates, places and how it impacted society then as well as today. Paragraph 2 - The "key players" - for and against the rights, explain in detail both sides. Paragraph 3 - concise but detailed summary of their article. HW - none.
Career Tech: Worked on Internet Scavenger Hunt (attached), due Friday (we will print bibliography together). Career Cruising fun next week!
Integrated Technology: Tested Wheelchairs yesterday, will test our redesigns tomorrow and write up results, due by Friday.
Spanish 1: We are working on chapter 2-3 as well as juggling both old and new vocabulary. Please study the sheet to prepare for Friday's oral quiz. It is attached. We are shooting for the chapter test Tuesday of next week.
Spanish 8: We spent today looking into what colleges look for in their applicants (a foreign language is a plus!) Please finish the research sheet about college admissions if you did not during class.
Social Studies: Students corrected 14.3 and shared current events in class. No homework.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 20
Science: Completed our simile posters and then used these as inspirations for a writing assignment. We also went over the waves homework from yesterday.
Geometry: Chapter 10 practice test is homework, chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Algebra: 9.8 Practice with factoring. Homework 9.8 #3-45 every other odd. Chapter 9 Test is Tuesday, April 27th.
Algebra 2: 11.3 Notes and homework.
Pre Algebra: 7.3 Notes. No homework.
Course 3: 9.3 Notes and 9.3 Homework 2-24 evens. Austin- Course 3. We finished notes on lesson 9.1. Homework-Worksheet 9.1, # 9-16, all, 17 - 39, odds only.
Social Studies-Students completed the outline and began working on the guided notes for 14.3 in class. 14.3 notes and current events are due tomorrow.
Spanish 1: Students took the vocabulary test for 2-3. If anyone chooses to take the retake, it is Thursday, however, be aware that the score from Thursday will be what is entered in the assignment book.
Homework for tomorrow: Do the second half of pages 157-158#16,17,and 18.
Spanish 8: The class took the page 77 vocabulary test today and got ready to go the media center tomorrow during which we will be examining college websites. We will be looking at what colleges look for in their applicants, with an eye toward courses, extracurricular activities and foreign language study.
Career Tech - Students were given the Practices and Expectations yesterday, it is due signed by student and parent by Wednesday. We began an Internet Scavenger Hunt today, we are using Easybib.com to create a bibliography of where we find each answer. Due Friday.
Integrated Tech - Wheelchair Design Challenge first design and test due today. We will then redesign and retest by tomorrow. Homework - Putting Things Together Worksheet
LA - continued with The Outsiders. Took notes on short story elements. HW - study for the quiz tomorrow, Flowers for Algernon
Journalism - worked on final drafts, new articles and group work. HW - none
Geometry: Chapter 10 practice test is homework, chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Algebra: 9.8 Practice with factoring. Homework 9.8 #3-45 every other odd. Chapter 9 Test is Tuesday, April 27th.
Algebra 2: 11.3 Notes and homework.
Pre Algebra: 7.3 Notes. No homework.
Course 3: 9.3 Notes and 9.3 Homework 2-24 evens. Austin- Course 3. We finished notes on lesson 9.1. Homework-Worksheet 9.1, # 9-16, all, 17 - 39, odds only.
Social Studies-Students completed the outline and began working on the guided notes for 14.3 in class. 14.3 notes and current events are due tomorrow.
Spanish 1: Students took the vocabulary test for 2-3. If anyone chooses to take the retake, it is Thursday, however, be aware that the score from Thursday will be what is entered in the assignment book.
Homework for tomorrow: Do the second half of pages 157-158#16,17,and 18.
Spanish 8: The class took the page 77 vocabulary test today and got ready to go the media center tomorrow during which we will be examining college websites. We will be looking at what colleges look for in their applicants, with an eye toward courses, extracurricular activities and foreign language study.
Career Tech - Students were given the Practices and Expectations yesterday, it is due signed by student and parent by Wednesday. We began an Internet Scavenger Hunt today, we are using Easybib.com to create a bibliography of where we find each answer. Due Friday.
Integrated Tech - Wheelchair Design Challenge first design and test due today. We will then redesign and retest by tomorrow. Homework - Putting Things Together Worksheet
LA - continued with The Outsiders. Took notes on short story elements. HW - study for the quiz tomorrow, Flowers for Algernon
Journalism - worked on final drafts, new articles and group work. HW - none
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 19
Science: Today we wrote similes about our vocabulary terms. We will continue with this tomorrow as a writing prompt. Waves worksheet is homework.
Geometry: 10.7 Notes (equations of circles), 10.7 worksheet is homework. Students also got their quizzes back, quiz corrections are due on Wednesday. Chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Algebra: 9.6 Factoring with an "A" term. Homework #3-41 every other odd. Chapter 9 Test on Monday, April 26.
Algebra 2: 11.1 notes (Measures of Central Tendency), 11.1 homework #3-31 every other odd.
Pre Algebra: Checked Ch. 7.1 and started 7.2.
Course 3: Review 9.1, 9.2 Notes. 9.2 Homework in text book # 2-18 evens. Austin- We started notes on lesson 9.1, square roots. Homework-Worksheet 9.1, #1-8.
LA - Continued reading and discussing The Outsiders. Reviewed Flowers for Algernon. Plot plan and took notes for the quiz on Wednesday. Started short story unit...took notes on elements. HW - quiz on Wednesday.
Journalism - Final drafts and discussing new articles to work on. HW - none.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 14.1/14.2 and began to take notes on 14.3 in class. We will continue to work on 14.3 tomorrow. 14.3 notes and current events due Wednesday.
Geometry: 10.7 Notes (equations of circles), 10.7 worksheet is homework. Students also got their quizzes back, quiz corrections are due on Wednesday. Chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Algebra: 9.6 Factoring with an "A" term. Homework #3-41 every other odd. Chapter 9 Test on Monday, April 26.
Algebra 2: 11.1 notes (Measures of Central Tendency), 11.1 homework #3-31 every other odd.
Pre Algebra: Checked Ch. 7.1 and started 7.2.
Course 3: Review 9.1, 9.2 Notes. 9.2 Homework in text book # 2-18 evens. Austin- We started notes on lesson 9.1, square roots. Homework-Worksheet 9.1, #1-8.
LA - Continued reading and discussing The Outsiders. Reviewed Flowers for Algernon. Plot plan and took notes for the quiz on Wednesday. Started short story unit...took notes on elements. HW - quiz on Wednesday.
Journalism - Final drafts and discussing new articles to work on. HW - none.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 14.1/14.2 and began to take notes on 14.3 in class. We will continue to work on 14.3 tomorrow. 14.3 notes and current events due Wednesday.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 15
Science: Today we reviewed the notes from yesterday along with some demonstrations of transverse and longitudinal waves. Students also checked the period & frequency worksheet.
Geometry: Reviewed quadratics and went over 10.6 notes. 10.6 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 9.5 #3-45 Homework
Algebra 2: Took Chapter 10 Test. No homework.
Course 3: Took notes on 9.1. No homework
Pre Algebra: Started Chapter 7. No homework.
Social Studies: Students took notes on 14.2 in class. "Big Ideas" for the day: Art and literature help to create an American identity. This art and literature focuses on nature and democratic ideals. Homework is to complete 14.2 guided reading.
LA - finished reading Flowers for Algernon. We will review on Monday. HW - none - story quiz on Wed 4/21
Journalism - Students should finish their final drafts and turn into the March folder for credit. They also printed out a copy to give to their editor. HW - none.
Spanish 1: We are still working on 2-3, especially on speaking aloud. There is no written homework over the weekend, but please prepare for the vocabulary test on Tuesday.
Spanish 8; There is no written homework over the weekend, but please prepare for the vocabulary test on Tuesday.
Geometry: Reviewed quadratics and went over 10.6 notes. 10.6 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 9.5 #3-45 Homework
Algebra 2: Took Chapter 10 Test. No homework.
Course 3: Took notes on 9.1. No homework
Pre Algebra: Started Chapter 7. No homework.
Social Studies: Students took notes on 14.2 in class. "Big Ideas" for the day: Art and literature help to create an American identity. This art and literature focuses on nature and democratic ideals. Homework is to complete 14.2 guided reading.
LA - finished reading Flowers for Algernon. We will review on Monday. HW - none - story quiz on Wed 4/21
Journalism - Students should finish their final drafts and turn into the March folder for credit. They also printed out a copy to give to their editor. HW - none.
Spanish 1: We are still working on 2-3, especially on speaking aloud. There is no written homework over the weekend, but please prepare for the vocabulary test on Tuesday.
Spanish 8; There is no written homework over the weekend, but please prepare for the vocabulary test on Tuesday.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 14
* Students received information and permission
slips regarding the 8th grade trip today!
slips regarding the 8th grade trip today!
Science: Jigsaw reading and notes page 434-437.
Geometry: 10.1-10.4 quiz. 10.6 notes for homework. Chapter 10 test Thursday, April 22.
Algebra: Students learned 9.4 and have # 3-45 odds for homework.
Algebra 2: Checked practice test. Chapter 10 Test tomorrow.
Pre Algebra: Took Chapter 6 Test and graded it in class. No homework.
Course 3: 9.1 Notes. No homework. Austin- We went over homework 8.8. We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow. Homework- Study.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and reviewed the "Big Ideas" from 14.1 in class. Homework is to complete 14.1 guided reading.
LA - continued with The Outsiders. Started story plotting Flowers for Algernon. Continued reading and discussing. HW - none
Journalism - finish final drafts. Due tomorrow. HW - none.
Spanish 1: We are working on 2-3 and using this as a chance to use past, present and future. Please do the photocopy, page 61 side, for tomorrow. Remember the 2-2 retakes continue tomorrow and the vocabulary test is on Tuesday.
Spanish 8: We continue to practice noun-adjective agreement. For tomorrow, please study the sheet called "Más descripciones" and the vocabulary on page 77.
Integrated Tech - Finished the Spatuala Challenge and discussed the Design Process. Homework: Engineering Design Process worksheet - pick a simple device from home and explain the process the engineering team may have used to create that device.
Geometry: 10.1-10.4 quiz. 10.6 notes for homework. Chapter 10 test Thursday, April 22.
Algebra: Students learned 9.4 and have # 3-45 odds for homework.
Algebra 2: Checked practice test. Chapter 10 Test tomorrow.
Pre Algebra: Took Chapter 6 Test and graded it in class. No homework.
Course 3: 9.1 Notes. No homework. Austin- We went over homework 8.8. We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow. Homework- Study.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and reviewed the "Big Ideas" from 14.1 in class. Homework is to complete 14.1 guided reading.
LA - continued with The Outsiders. Started story plotting Flowers for Algernon. Continued reading and discussing. HW - none
Journalism - finish final drafts. Due tomorrow. HW - none.
Spanish 1: We are working on 2-3 and using this as a chance to use past, present and future. Please do the photocopy, page 61 side, for tomorrow. Remember the 2-2 retakes continue tomorrow and the vocabulary test is on Tuesday.
Spanish 8: We continue to practice noun-adjective agreement. For tomorrow, please study the sheet called "Más descripciones" and the vocabulary on page 77.
Integrated Tech - Finished the Spatuala Challenge and discussed the Design Process. Homework: Engineering Design Process worksheet - pick a simple device from home and explain the process the engineering team may have used to create that device.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13
Science: Lab 20A (Waves) in class.
Geometry: 10.5 Notes (other angle relationships in circles). 10.5 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: 9.2 Homework # 3-41 every other odd. Chapter 8 Retakes are tomorrow at lunch.
Algebra 2: Chapter 10 Test on Thursday.
Pre Algebra: Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday.
Course 3: QUEST Today! No homework.
LA - Continued with The Outsiders. Students took their adverb quiz and homework was collected. Continued reading and discussing Flowers for Algernon. HW - none
Journalism - Continue with final drafts. HW - none
Social Studies: Students took notes on chapter 13 and section 14.1. "Big Ideas" for the day are: Immigration (What?, Who?, Why?). Resistance to Immigration (Who? Why?). Current events are due tomorrow.
Geometry: 10.5 Notes (other angle relationships in circles). 10.5 worksheet is homework. 10.1-10.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra: 9.2 Homework # 3-41 every other odd. Chapter 8 Retakes are tomorrow at lunch.
Algebra 2: Chapter 10 Test on Thursday.
Pre Algebra: Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday.
Course 3: QUEST Today! No homework.
LA - Continued with The Outsiders. Students took their adverb quiz and homework was collected. Continued reading and discussing Flowers for Algernon. HW - none
Journalism - Continue with final drafts. HW - none
Social Studies: Students took notes on chapter 13 and section 14.1. "Big Ideas" for the day are: Immigration (What?, Who?, Why?). Resistance to Immigration (Who? Why?). Current events are due tomorrow.
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