Science: Worked on the lab planner (rough draft) for the Roller Coaster lab. This sheet must be complete tomorrow for peer review (5th hour will peer review on Thursday). We will work on writing the final draft the remainder of this week. Final draft of lab is due Wednesday, January 26. The Unit 3 test is Monday, January 31. We will begin reviewing for the test next week. The science midterm is Friday, February 4. Students will be given review materials for the midterm on January 31, but a great way to review is to go over previous unit tests and quizzes (which students should have in their binders).
Geometry: Began reviewing for the midterm. Midterm review sheet up to #50 is due tomorrow. Geometry midterm is Tuesday, January 25. Kitchen Geometry Project is due Thursday, January 27.
Spanish: 8th graders spanish midterm is tomorrow. Spanish I students have their midterm on Thursday.
LA - Student's continued with the science fiction unit. HW: Continue reading "The Giver". Finish worksheet questions for tomorrow's discussion.
Algebra: We started reviewing for the Mid-term today. 2nd and 4th hour exam will be Tuesday, January 25, 5th hour exam will be Monday, January 24. Today's Focus - Chapters 1, 2, 3. Study Suggestions!
*set up a quiet, comfortable place at home (not too comfortable)
*study a little bit each day (review sheets, problems from the book, chapter tests at the end of each chapter)
*take frequent breaks (study for 30 minutes/take 10 minute break)
Pre-Algebra: We had a quiz on lessons 4.1 - 4.4. No homework.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14 (F-Day)
Science: 4th & 6th hours collected their roller coaster data and worked on their lab write-ups. Peer review is Wednesday, January 19 so students should be working on the methods section and have their data tables complete. We will work on graphs and the remaining sections on Tuesday next week. Lab is due January 26 and unit 3 test is January 31.
Geometry: Took the chapter 6 test and exchanged kitchen work triangle data. No homework, but students should be working on their projects!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class. No homework.
Algebra: Took Chapter 5 test today. They are all under strict orders not to think about math until next Tuesday!!! Have a great long weekend!
Geometry: Took the chapter 6 test and exchanged kitchen work triangle data. No homework, but students should be working on their projects!
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge in class. No homework.
Algebra: Took Chapter 5 test today. They are all under strict orders not to think about math until next Tuesday!!! Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, January 13 (E Day)
Science: lab due date and test dates have changed! All classes worked on data collection for the roller coaster lab. 1st & 5th hours should have their methods sections and data tables complete for Monday. All classes will peer review on Tuesday, January 20/21. Lab is due Wednesday, January 26. Unit 3 test Monday, January 31 and the science midterm is Friday, January 4.
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 6 practice test. The chapter 6 test is tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students took chapter 8 quiz and discussed Dr. King's legacy in class today. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We recapped Chs 1-5 in "The Giver" and then discussed Chs 6-8. H.W. Read Ch 9-12 in "The Giver" due on Tuesday 1/18. Just a heads up, their will be a science fiction quiz on Feb 1st and the review will be Jan 31st.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours - reviewed today, test tomorrow, study!!! 5th hour - test today, no homework!
Geometry: Worked on the chapter 6 practice test. The chapter 6 test is tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students took chapter 8 quiz and discussed Dr. King's legacy in class today. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - We recapped Chs 1-5 in "The Giver" and then discussed Chs 6-8. H.W. Read Ch 9-12 in "The Giver" due on Tuesday 1/18. Just a heads up, their will be a science fiction quiz on Feb 1st and the review will be Jan 31st.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours - reviewed today, test tomorrow, study!!! 5th hour - test today, no homework!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, January 12 (D-Day)
Science: 1st & 5th hours began working on their roller coasters for the Roller Coaster Lab. 4th & 6th hours finished taping their skits and went over the final notes for the unit. Peer review for the roller coaster lab is Tuesday, January 18 and the lab is due Thursday, January 20 (1st hour) and Friday, January 21 (4th, 5th & 6th hours). The unit 3 test is Wednesday, January 26. The science midterm is Tuesday, Februrary 1.
Geometry: 6.7 notes (similarity transformations), 6.7 worksheet is homework. The chapter 6 test is Friday and the geometry midterm and project will be during the week of January 24-28.
Social Studies: Students checked 8.3, checked and turned in homework folders, reviewed for a mini quiz and were introduced to chapter 9 in class. Homework is to study for the quiz.
LA - Students discussed Ch 1-5 in the "Giver." We went over and discussed opening questions for example: "What would a perfect world look like?" We also read the science fiction story "The Arena" and went over how it makes it science fiction. HW - Read Ch 6,7,8 in the "Giver" due Thursday. Please make sure your child is also reading their outside reading book, it should be a science fiction book. (please make sure it is an A.R. book).
Art 7/8: Clay tiles continued.
Advanced Art grade 8: White charcoal drawing continued.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 4.4 homework. We started our quiz review. Quiz is Tuesday.
Geometry: 6.7 notes (similarity transformations), 6.7 worksheet is homework. The chapter 6 test is Friday and the geometry midterm and project will be during the week of January 24-28.
Social Studies: Students checked 8.3, checked and turned in homework folders, reviewed for a mini quiz and were introduced to chapter 9 in class. Homework is to study for the quiz.
LA - Students discussed Ch 1-5 in the "Giver." We went over and discussed opening questions for example: "What would a perfect world look like?" We also read the science fiction story "The Arena" and went over how it makes it science fiction. HW - Read Ch 6,7,8 in the "Giver" due Thursday. Please make sure your child is also reading their outside reading book, it should be a science fiction book. (please make sure it is an A.R. book).
Art 7/8: Clay tiles continued.
Advanced Art grade 8: White charcoal drawing continued.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 4.4 homework. We started our quiz review. Quiz is Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday, January 11 (C-Day)
Science: 1st & 5th hours did Investigation 10B (Energy Flow in a System). Quiz corrections are are tomorrow for all classes. Upcoming Important Dates: Jan. 20/21 Roller coaster lab due; Jan 26 Unit 3 Test; Feb. 1 Midterm Exam.
Pre-Algebra: We finished lesson 4.4. Homework-worksheet 4.4, #13 - 18, 22,24.
LA - Today is C day so I only met with one 8th grade class (3rd hour). Students read the science fiction story "Running Brook of Horrors" on their own and answered questions regarding the scientific elements of the story. We discussed the story once they were done. HW - To make sure they have read Chapters 1-5 in The Giver. Due Wednesday.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge during class. 8.3 guided reading and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: We "interpolated" today! Ask your son or daughter about it! Homework: worksheet 5.7
Pre-Algebra: We finished lesson 4.4. Homework-worksheet 4.4, #13 - 18, 22,24.
LA - Today is C day so I only met with one 8th grade class (3rd hour). Students read the science fiction story "Running Brook of Horrors" on their own and answered questions regarding the scientific elements of the story. We discussed the story once they were done. HW - To make sure they have read Chapters 1-5 in The Giver. Due Wednesday.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and participated in a geography challenge during class. 8.3 guided reading and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: We "interpolated" today! Ask your son or daughter about it! Homework: worksheet 5.7
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, January 10 (B Day)
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
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
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!
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