Science: 1st & 5th hours did Investigation 3B - Conservation of Energy. All classes will have a quiz on unit 3 on Friday.
Social Studies: Students discussed CNN Student News, shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class today. Homework is to complete 7.4 guided notes and current events if these assignments are not finished.
LA - Today was C day so I only met with one 8th grade class. Students were introduced to their Science Fiction unit. They read and took notes on the subject. Students also read silently the biography of Dolores Huerta and took and open book quiz. With time left we started working on adjectives at the beginning of sentences. (this was done on F day before the break so everyone is caught up). HW - To finish their cereal boxes. Many students turned them in early! I am very excited for their presentations tomorrow!
Algebra: Happy New Year! 5th hour - Started Unit 5. Homework tonight is from the book. pp. 286 (2-38 evens) This is our last unit before the midterm. Our midterm is scheduled for Monday 1/24.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed lesson 4.1 and 4.2. Students will do some more practice for homework. Homework-worksheet 4.1, #3,8,10,14,21,22,25,27 and 4.2, # 6,9,13,15,21,23. Also, students got their chapter 3 tests back today. They are allowed to do test corrections. The corrections are due Thursday 1-6-11. No exceptions. Rules for corrections-
1. Separate sheet of paper.
2. Rewrite question.
3. Answer correctly.
4. Explain mistake.
Technology - Students submitted the Assignment from Moodle Module 1 - Part 1 (Due December 13, assigned November 29). Then we began Module 1 - Part 2. We are NOT completing the webquest in this section due to lack of time....Students were to review the note-taking skills section and then move on to the section headed "Using the Internet, The Web, and Web 2.0" The Task or Assignment for this section is due by the end of class tomorrow. FYI - we meet four more times before the marking period is over. Please check family access often to be sure your student is caught up. All Moodle related work can be done from home or library.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 17 (B-Day)
Science: Jigsaw notes pages 71-72 & 91-95. No homework over break, unless last night's potential and kinetic energy worksheet was not completed.
Geometry: Took the chapter 5 test. Students need to research the kitchen work triangle over break.
Algebra: We finally took our Unit 4 test!!! Have a great break!
Pre-Algebra: We played a math game. No homework.
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.3 guided reading, discussed 7.4 and worked on 7.4 guided notes in class. If not finished in class, homework is to complete 7.4 notes. Current events due "C" and "F" days-Monday, January 3, is a "C" day.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. will complete Treasure Chest drawing assignment. 4th and 5th hr. will continue Picasso clay plans.
Advanced Art grade 8: Last day for weekly still life. Grade today. Students will continue pastel fruit bowls.
Geometry: Took the chapter 5 test. Students need to research the kitchen work triangle over break.
Algebra: We finally took our Unit 4 test!!! Have a great break!
Pre-Algebra: We played a math game. No homework.
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.3 guided reading, discussed 7.4 and worked on 7.4 guided notes in class. If not finished in class, homework is to complete 7.4 notes. Current events due "C" and "F" days-Monday, January 3, is a "C" day.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. will complete Treasure Chest drawing assignment. 4th and 5th hr. will continue Picasso clay plans.
Advanced Art grade 8: Last day for weekly still life. Grade today. Students will continue pastel fruit bowls.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 16 (A-Day)
Science: Went over the Energy Packet and practiced calculating potential and kinetic energy. Potential & Kinetic Energy worksheet is homework.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter review odds is homework. Chapter 5 test is tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 4.2 on greatest common factors. Homework-worksheet 4.2 4-26, evens only.
LA - today we read Ch 13 in the Pigman. We will finish the last 2 chapters tomorrow. We watched the documentary of Jackie Robinson in conjunction with our biography unit. Students were to answer the question "What did you learn that you did not already know about him from our readings?" HW - working on their cereal box project. Due Tuesday Jan 4th.
Social Studies: Students reviewed chapter 7, corrected 7.2 section assessment and were introduced to 7.3 in class. Homework is to complete 7.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter review odds is homework. Chapter 5 test is tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 4.2 on greatest common factors. Homework-worksheet 4.2 4-26, evens only.
LA - today we read Ch 13 in the Pigman. We will finish the last 2 chapters tomorrow. We watched the documentary of Jackie Robinson in conjunction with our biography unit. Students were to answer the question "What did you learn that you did not already know about him from our readings?" HW - working on their cereal box project. Due Tuesday Jan 4th.
Social Studies: Students reviewed chapter 7, corrected 7.2 section assessment and were introduced to 7.3 in class. Homework is to complete 7.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 15 (F-Day)
Science: Investigation 3B- Conservation of energy.
Geometry: Reviewed centers of triangles and worked on the practice test for the chapter, which is homework. Chapter 5 test is Friday, December 17.
Algebra: Due to the snow days, our test will be moved to Friday. I understand that interferes with some vacation plans. No worries! Any who miss Friday can take the test when we return from break. Tomorrow will be a review day.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in part two of our geography challenge. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - today we read The Pigman, Ch 12. I then introduced their new unit which is science fiction. Students had to read on their own, and fill out the worksheet given to them. The sheet consisted of the definition of science fiction, key elements, theme and conflict. We also discussed movies, books and TV shows that are science based. When we return from break students will start reading the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. They will also read short science fiction stories in class. Students worked on grammar, opening adjectives (single word and phrases). HW - students should be working on their cereal box projects. I will be checking my email over break if you or you child have questions regarding the project.
Technology: 2nd Hour...Welcome back and see ya in January :) Students finished up Module 1 Part 1 Assignment and Forums. Next is Module 1, Part 2 - Task - Using the Internet, the Web, and Web 2.0 (cyber-related terms). This assignment will be due the Tuesday after we get back (January 3).
Art 7/8: Students will continue their plans for the Picasso clay piece. 5th hr. does not meet today.
Advanced Art grade 8: This class does not meet today.
Geometry: Reviewed centers of triangles and worked on the practice test for the chapter, which is homework. Chapter 5 test is Friday, December 17.
Algebra: Due to the snow days, our test will be moved to Friday. I understand that interferes with some vacation plans. No worries! Any who miss Friday can take the test when we return from break. Tomorrow will be a review day.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in part two of our geography challenge. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - today we read The Pigman, Ch 12. I then introduced their new unit which is science fiction. Students had to read on their own, and fill out the worksheet given to them. The sheet consisted of the definition of science fiction, key elements, theme and conflict. We also discussed movies, books and TV shows that are science based. When we return from break students will start reading the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. They will also read short science fiction stories in class. Students worked on grammar, opening adjectives (single word and phrases). HW - students should be working on their cereal box projects. I will be checking my email over break if you or you child have questions regarding the project.
Technology: 2nd Hour...Welcome back and see ya in January :) Students finished up Module 1 Part 1 Assignment and Forums. Next is Module 1, Part 2 - Task - Using the Internet, the Web, and Web 2.0 (cyber-related terms). This assignment will be due the Tuesday after we get back (January 3).
Art 7/8: Students will continue their plans for the Picasso clay piece. 5th hr. does not meet today.
Advanced Art grade 8: This class does not meet today.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, December 10 (C-Day))
Student council presents the "Got glo?" dance on Thursday, January 6, 5:00-7:00.
Science: Investigation 4-A (Force, Work & Machines).
Social Studies: Students discussed current events and continued a geography challenge in class today. 7.2 section assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 4 today. We worked on lesson 4.1, factors and prime factorization, homework- worksheet 4.1, 1 - 20, 24 - 29.
Algebra: We finished section 6.7 and started to review. I've attached the review for the test. Have a great weekend!
LA - Today I only met with 3rd hour (C day). Students read and discussed Chapter 11 in The Pigman. We then read the journal by Patrick Seamus Flaherty. Students were assigned a question at their table to work on and then share with the class. HW - students should be working on their "cereal box projects" - due 1/4.
Science: Investigation 4-A (Force, Work & Machines).
Social Studies: Students discussed current events and continued a geography challenge in class today. 7.2 section assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 4 today. We worked on lesson 4.1, factors and prime factorization, homework- worksheet 4.1, 1 - 20, 24 - 29.
Algebra: We finished section 6.7 and started to review. I've attached the review for the test. Have a great weekend!
LA - Today I only met with 3rd hour (C day). Students read and discussed Chapter 11 in The Pigman. We then read the journal by Patrick Seamus Flaherty. Students were assigned a question at their table to work on and then share with the class. HW - students should be working on their "cereal box projects" - due 1/4.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, December 9 (B-Day)
8th Graders took the ACT Explore test this morning during 1-3 hour.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Energy" while working on the Energy packet and lab corrections, both of which are due on Monday, December 13.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Energy" while working on the Energy packet and lab corrections, both of which are due on Monday, December 13.
Algebra: 4th hour: Finished up the chapter with discussion of 4.5 and 6.7. Homework: worksheet 6.7 due on Monday. 5th hour: Reviewed graphing lines in slope-intercept form and discussed 4.5. Homework: Review-finding slope and y-intercepts. Unit 4 test for 4th and 5th hours on Tuesday the 14th, Unit 4 test for 2nd hour on Wednesday the 15th. Remember: I am available before school and at lunch for extra help.
LA - We went over the questions from our previous autobiography reading of Gerda Weismann Klein. We then read a biography about "The Dragon Lady" - Dolores Huerta and students had to answer some follow up questions. HW - working on their Cereal Box projects. Due Jan 4th.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. 8th grade students did not meet today due to Explore test.
4th and 5th hr students will begin Picasso inspired plans for their clay tile project.
Advanced Art grade 8: This class did not meet today due to Explore test.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wednesday, December 8 (A-Day)
Science: Today we took notes on pages 65-70 using the jigsaw method. Note-taking guide for Unit 3 is attached. Lab corrections & energy packet are due on Monday, December 13.
Geometry: 5.5 & 5.6 notes and activity completion. 5.5 worksheet is homework. Miss Reed also shared a website to help students practice the difference centers of triangles. http://www.mathopenref.com/trianglecenters.html
Algebra: Today was a review day. We focused on the 3 methods of graphing a line: make a table, find intercepts, slope-intercept form. Assignment today was a worksheet on putting equations in slope-intercept form and finding the slope and y-intercept. 2nd hour will not meet until next Monday because of block scheduling and the ACT testing. Their test is scheduled for next Wednesday (12/15). 4th and 5th hour test is scheduled for next Tuesday (12/14).
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.1 guided reading, introduced 7.2 and began to work on 7.2 assessment in class. No homework-7.2 section assessment is due Monday, Current events due "C" and "F" days. Explore test tomorrow morning-get a good night sleep and eat breakfast please.
LA - Today I passed out the biography/autobiography project. The due date is Tuesday Jan. 4th. We also read and discussed the autobiography of "Gerda Weismann Klein (no relation!). HW - reading their bio/autobio. books and working on their projects.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. caring/ sharing holiday cards were completed yesterday! They are beautiful! The inside message reads, "May your holiday season be painted with stars......please detach, hang and enjoy your star from ........Norup International School Today, 2nd hr. will begin plans for their Picasso inspired clay piece. 4th and 5th hrs. will complete Picasso inspired scratch arts.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue their pastel fruit bowls.
Geometry: 5.5 & 5.6 notes and activity completion. 5.5 worksheet is homework. Miss Reed also shared a website to help students practice the difference centers of triangles. http://www.mathopenref.com/trianglecenters.html
Algebra: Today was a review day. We focused on the 3 methods of graphing a line: make a table, find intercepts, slope-intercept form. Assignment today was a worksheet on putting equations in slope-intercept form and finding the slope and y-intercept. 2nd hour will not meet until next Monday because of block scheduling and the ACT testing. Their test is scheduled for next Wednesday (12/15). 4th and 5th hour test is scheduled for next Tuesday (12/14).
Social Studies: Students corrected 7.1 guided reading, introduced 7.2 and began to work on 7.2 assessment in class. No homework-7.2 section assessment is due Monday, Current events due "C" and "F" days. Explore test tomorrow morning-get a good night sleep and eat breakfast please.
LA - Today I passed out the biography/autobiography project. The due date is Tuesday Jan. 4th. We also read and discussed the autobiography of "Gerda Weismann Klein (no relation!). HW - reading their bio/autobio. books and working on their projects.
Art 7/8: 2nd hr. caring/ sharing holiday cards were completed yesterday! They are beautiful! The inside message reads, "May your holiday season be painted with stars......please detach, hang and enjoy your star from ........Norup International School Today, 2nd hr. will begin plans for their Picasso inspired clay piece. 4th and 5th hrs. will complete Picasso inspired scratch arts.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue their pastel fruit bowls.
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