Science: 1st hour went over the last sections of notes, while the other classes taped their skits. All classes worked on quiz corrections, which are due Wednesday. We will begin our Roller Coaster Physics lab on Wednesday and will continue working on this for the remainder of the week and into next week. This lab will be due on Jan 20 for 1st hour and Jan 21 for 4th, 5th & 6th hours. The Unit 3 test is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26 and the midterm will be on Tuesday, February 1. These dates are posted in the classroom and students put them in their planners today as well.
Geometry: 6.6 notes (Use Proportionality Theorems) in class. 6.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 6 test is Friday. The Kitchen Geometry Project and the Geometry Midterm will be during the week of January 24-27.
Art 7/8: Students will continue working on their Picasso tile. Most should finish today! Then we need to allow them drying time.
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will continue the "layout" of their white charcoal drawing onto the black paper. Most have chosen their subject matter.
Social Studies: Students discussed 8.2, read 8.3 and worked on 8.3 guided reading in class. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Homework folders due Wednesday. "Big Ideas" for chapter 8-Weakness of the Articles of Confederation, compromises needed to write the Constitution and Federalist verse Antifederalist arguments for ratification of the Constitution.
Algebra: Homework today was worksheet 5.6 (attached). I also handed out the review for chapter 5 (attached). It is not due until Thursday. 2nd and 4th hour will be testing on Friday (1/14), 5th hour will be testing on Thursday (1/13) This test will be the last grade on the report card. After this chapter we are starting our review for the mid-term exam. As always, I'm available before school and at lunch for extra help!
Pre-Algebra: We started notes on lesson 4.4, Homework-worksheet 4.4, # 1-14.
LA - students took their A.R. quiz on their biography books. They were also assigned to take out a science fiction book to read at home. (It must be an A.R. book). HW - Reading the class novel "The Giver" 1-5 due on Wednesday 1/12
Monday, January 10, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, January 7 (A Day)
Science: Took the unit 3 quiz. No homework!
Geometry: 6.5 notes (proving similarity by SSS & SAS). 6.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 6 test Friday, January 14.
Social Studies: Students discussed 8.1, read 8.2 aloud and began to work on 8.2 section assessment in class. 8.2 section assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students read the story "Future Tense" and answered questions on how it relates to science fiction. We discussed the answers in class. I passed out their science fiction novel "The Giver" by Lois Lowery and they need to read the first 5 chapters for Monday. HW - read Ch. 1-5 in "The Giver"
Pre-Algebra: We went over homework and reviewed lessons 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3. No homework
Algebra: Discussed lesson 5.5 (more finding equations of lines - parallel and perpendicular). The homework is attached. Have a great weekend!
Geometry: 6.5 notes (proving similarity by SSS & SAS). 6.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 6 test Friday, January 14.
Social Studies: Students discussed 8.1, read 8.2 aloud and began to work on 8.2 section assessment in class. 8.2 section assessment is due Monday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - Students read the story "Future Tense" and answered questions on how it relates to science fiction. We discussed the answers in class. I passed out their science fiction novel "The Giver" by Lois Lowery and they need to read the first 5 chapters for Monday. HW - read Ch. 1-5 in "The Giver"
Pre-Algebra: We went over homework and reviewed lessons 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3. No homework
Algebra: Discussed lesson 5.5 (more finding equations of lines - parallel and perpendicular). The homework is attached. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, January 6 (F-Day)
Science: 4th & 6th hours did Lab 10B (Energy & Efficiency). All classes have the Unit 3 Quiz tomorrow.
Geometry: Introduced the Kitchen Geometry Project and took notes on 6.3 & 6.4. Worksheet 6.3 & 6.4 (odds) are homework. Chapter 6 test is Friday, January 14.
Language Arts: Miss Klein is at a writing conference today. There is no homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class. 8.1 guided notes due Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: Day 2 of clay! (Except for 5th hr.) Head shapes are cut and students have started to create the face!
Advanced Art grade 8 did not meet today.
Technology: Students moved on to the next section in Module 1, Part 2 - Cyber Communication and Collaboration. Then provided Examples and Benefits of Internet Use in School - this task is due next Wednesday, January 12th.
Algebra: Discussed section 5.4. Assigned 5.4B worksheet. Ask your son or daughter, "What is the difference between slope-intercept form and standard form?"
Geometry: Introduced the Kitchen Geometry Project and took notes on 6.3 & 6.4. Worksheet 6.3 & 6.4 (odds) are homework. Chapter 6 test is Friday, January 14.
Language Arts: Miss Klein is at a writing conference today. There is no homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class. 8.1 guided notes due Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: Day 2 of clay! (Except for 5th hr.) Head shapes are cut and students have started to create the face!
Advanced Art grade 8 did not meet today.
Technology: Students moved on to the next section in Module 1, Part 2 - Cyber Communication and Collaboration. Then provided Examples and Benefits of Internet Use in School - this task is due next Wednesday, January 12th.
Algebra: Discussed section 5.4. Assigned 5.4B worksheet. Ask your son or daughter, "What is the difference between slope-intercept form and standard form?"
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, January 5 (E Day)
Student Council presents the "Got Glo?" Dance on Thursday, January 6 5:00-7:00.
Midterm Schedule (Tentative)
Science - Monday, January 31
Geometry - Monday, January 24
Algebra- Monday/Tuesday January 24 & 25
Science: Classes worked on their educational video skits. Unit 3 quiz on Friday.
Geometry: 6.2 notes (proportions to solve geometry problems), 6.2 worksheet is homework. Chapter 6 test Friday, January 14.
Social Studies: Students were introduced to chapter 8, read section 8.1 and worked on guided questions for 8.1 in class. 8.1 questions due Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: We are having the best time finding the equations for lines. Ask your son or daughter, "What 2 things do you need in order to write an equation for a line?" 2nd/4th hour- homework p.296 (4-44 multiples of 4). 5th hour- worksheet 5.1/5.2
Pre-Algebra: We worked on reducing fractions with variables in them. Students did a great job. Homework-worksheet 4.3, # 18 - 23 and 3 problems from the notetaking guide.
LA - We finished presenting the cereal box projects. Everyone is doing an amazing job! HW - none
Midterm Schedule (Tentative)
Science - Monday, January 31
Geometry - Monday, January 24
Algebra- Monday/Tuesday January 24 & 25
Science: Classes worked on their educational video skits. Unit 3 quiz on Friday.
Geometry: 6.2 notes (proportions to solve geometry problems), 6.2 worksheet is homework. Chapter 6 test Friday, January 14.
Social Studies: Students were introduced to chapter 8, read section 8.1 and worked on guided questions for 8.1 in class. 8.1 questions due Friday. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: We are having the best time finding the equations for lines. Ask your son or daughter, "What 2 things do you need in order to write an equation for a line?" 2nd/4th hour- homework p.296 (4-44 multiples of 4). 5th hour- worksheet 5.1/5.2
Pre-Algebra: We worked on reducing fractions with variables in them. Students did a great job. Homework-worksheet 4.3, # 18 - 23 and 3 problems from the notetaking guide.
LA - We finished presenting the cereal box projects. Everyone is doing an amazing job! HW - none
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 4 (D Day)
Student Council presents the "Got Glo?" Dance on Thursday, January 6 5:00-7:00.
Midterm Schedule (Tentative)
Science - Monday, January 31
Geometry - Monday, January 24
Algebra- Monday/Tuesday January 24 & 25
Science: 1st hour planned their science video skits and will tape thier skits tomorrow. 4-6th hours worked on the remaining notes for this unit. Unit 3 quiz on Friday. The following dates are tentative: Lab due Wednesday, January 19, Unit 3 Test Tuesday, January 25. Midterm Monday, January 31.
Geometry: 6.1 Notes (Ratios, Proportions, and the Geometric Mean). 6.1 workshet is homework. Chapter 6 test will be Friday, January 14. Midterm is planned for Monday, January 24.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour: Went over chapter 4 test. Grades are on Family Access. Started section 5.1-homework is out of the book p.286 (2-38 evens) . Chapter Test scheduled for Friday 1/14, Midterm scheduled for Tuesday 1/25. 5th hour: Started section 5.2-homework p.296 (4-44 multiples of 4) and a slope worksheet. Chapter Test scheduled for Thursday 1/13 , Midterm scheduled for Monday 1/24.
Art 7/8: Demonstration today on Picasso inspired clay tiles. Students will get their clay tomorrow and begin!
Advanced Art grade 8: Pastel fruit bowls were turned in yesterday. Today students will pick their subject for their next drawing. They will be using white chalk pencil on black paper.
Midterm Schedule (Tentative)
Science - Monday, January 31
Geometry - Monday, January 24
Algebra- Monday/Tuesday January 24 & 25
Science: 1st hour planned their science video skits and will tape thier skits tomorrow. 4-6th hours worked on the remaining notes for this unit. Unit 3 quiz on Friday. The following dates are tentative: Lab due Wednesday, January 19, Unit 3 Test Tuesday, January 25. Midterm Monday, January 31.
Geometry: 6.1 Notes (Ratios, Proportions, and the Geometric Mean). 6.1 workshet is homework. Chapter 6 test will be Friday, January 14. Midterm is planned for Monday, January 24.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour: Went over chapter 4 test. Grades are on Family Access. Started section 5.1-homework is out of the book p.286 (2-38 evens) . Chapter Test scheduled for Friday 1/14, Midterm scheduled for Tuesday 1/25. 5th hour: Started section 5.2-homework p.296 (4-44 multiples of 4) and a slope worksheet. Chapter Test scheduled for Thursday 1/13 , Midterm scheduled for Monday 1/24.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 4.3. Homework-worksheet 4.3 # 1 - 15
Social Studies: Students reviewed 7.4 notes, were introduced to chapter 8 and watched a video (with notes) on the founding of a new nation. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - students presented their cereal box projects. We did not get through all of them and will finish up tomorrow. So far the projects are amazing and the kids put in a lot of work!! :-) HW - finish their biography books if they did not complete it as of yet.
Technology: Students were informed of any missing work on my books. They then completed Module 1, Part 2 in their Moodle course.Art 7/8: Demonstration today on Picasso inspired clay tiles. Students will get their clay tomorrow and begin!
Advanced Art grade 8: Pastel fruit bowls were turned in yesterday. Today students will pick their subject for their next drawing. They will be using white chalk pencil on black paper.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday, January 3 (C-Day)
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.
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.
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.
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