Science: 4th & 6th hour did investigation 13B- Resistance and Ohm's Law.
Geometry: Section 8.3 (Proving Quadrilaterals Parallelograms) and 8.4 (Squares, Rhombuses & Rectangles) notes. 8.3 & 8.4 worksheets are homework. 8.1-8.4 quiz Tuesday, March 1
Algebra: Tested on Chapter 7. Yeah!
Social Studies: Students reviewed chapter 11 and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a wonderful break!!
Technology: We finalized Module 2, any missing assignments need to be completed over break and turned in through Moodle. When we return we will be starting our Career Cruising experience.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 17 (E-Day)
8th Grade Privileges Letter Signed and Returned Tomorrow!
Science: Took electricity quiz. No homework!
Geometry: 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms). 8.2 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 quiz on Tuesday, March 1.
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.3. No homework.
Science: Took electricity quiz. No homework!
Geometry: 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms). 8.2 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 quiz on Tuesday, March 1.
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.3. No homework.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 16 (D-Day)
Science: Watched a video about Ohm's Law, click here for a link to the video and check yesterday's blog post for an online tutorial for Ohm's Law. We also practiced using Ohm's law in a dry-erase board competition. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. Quiz tomorrow!
Geometry: Began chapter 8 with an investigation into the interior angle measures of polygons and took notes on 8.1. 8.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 quiz on Tuesday, March 1.
Social Studies: Students were introduced to chapter 11, reviewed 11.1 guided reading and began to read 11.2 in class. Homework is to complete 11.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: We focused on story problems today. And I challenged them with solving systems with 3 variables! (those won't be on the test). Test tomorrow for 5th hour (and those lucky people who are leaving early for vacation)!
Pre-Algebra: We did a quiz review. Quiz tomorrow on lessons 5.1 - 5.4. You may use your notetaking guide and your "cheat sheet".
Technology - Moodle Module 2 - "Matching Occupations to Personality Type". The class finished their work with "Hollands Personality Types (Save as M2T3), Questionnaire "What Personality Type Are You" (Save as M2T4), and "Personality Types and Related Occupations", (save as M2T5) . Students then read an article and described the difference between a Job and a Career in "Career Pathways; Jobs and Careers". We reviewed who owed the first two assignments from Module 2; "Career Related Vocabulary" and "Who Am I - Graphic Organizer". These assignments will be open for submission until tonight at midnight, after that any late submissions should be printed and turned in to the classroom "IN" box.
LA - Hours 2,4,6 did mini lesson #5 from the Lucy Calkin's writers workshop. 3rd hour did this yesterday. 3rd hour spent it presenting their community projects. HW - none
Geometry: Began chapter 8 with an investigation into the interior angle measures of polygons and took notes on 8.1. 8.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 quiz on Tuesday, March 1.
Social Studies: Students were introduced to chapter 11, reviewed 11.1 guided reading and began to read 11.2 in class. Homework is to complete 11.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: We focused on story problems today. And I challenged them with solving systems with 3 variables! (those won't be on the test). Test tomorrow for 5th hour (and those lucky people who are leaving early for vacation)!
Pre-Algebra: We did a quiz review. Quiz tomorrow on lessons 5.1 - 5.4. You may use your notetaking guide and your "cheat sheet".
Technology - Moodle Module 2 - "Matching Occupations to Personality Type". The class finished their work with "Hollands Personality Types (Save as M2T3), Questionnaire "What Personality Type Are You" (Save as M2T4), and "Personality Types and Related Occupations", (save as M2T5) . Students then read an article and described the difference between a Job and a Career in "Career Pathways; Jobs and Careers". We reviewed who owed the first two assignments from Module 2; "Career Related Vocabulary" and "Who Am I - Graphic Organizer". These assignments will be open for submission until tonight at midnight, after that any late submissions should be printed and turned in to the classroom "IN" box.
LA - Hours 2,4,6 did mini lesson #5 from the Lucy Calkin's writers workshop. 3rd hour did this yesterday. 3rd hour spent it presenting their community projects. HW - none
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday, February 15 (C-Day)
Science: Investigation 13B- Resistance and Ohm's Law. Click here for some practice calculating ohm's law! We will have a quiz on the electicity unit on Thursday. Any student that is absent will take the quiz after we return from break.
Technology - Moodle Module 2 - "Matching Occupations to Personality Type". The class watched a video on Personality Types and how they match up to different occupations, the students took notes on a grid called "Hollands Personality Types (Save as M2T3). Next Students took a Questionnaire "What Personality Type Are You" (Save as M2T4). Finally students filled in a chart called "Personality Types and Related Occupations", (save as M2T5) this is the document that is to be turned in when all three steps have been completed. We will be continuing our exploration of our personality types and what path we should be looking at tomorrow.
Advanced Art grade 8: I will be modeling today with props for the final charcoal figure drawing.
Art 7/8: 5th hr meets only today. They will be adding gloss mod podge to their Picasso clay pieces. Afterwards, students will begin Project S.N.A.P community service drawing. We have been asked by Project S.N.A.P to participate again this year! This years theme is "We Listen. We Care. We Help." Students art piece will be digitally scanned and added to a permanent mosaic which will be displayed in one of the Common Ground facilities! 2nd and 4th hrs. will also be participating in this project.
Algebra: 5th hour only. More review. We are working on making a "crib sheet" for the chapter. We are condensing the material for the chapter down to fit on 1 piece of paper. We can use this to study for this chapter. Then, I am going to collect them and save them for June, when we start to study for the final exam. Click here for more test review practice.
Pre-Algebra: We went over multiplying fractions. Homework-practice quiz. Quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.4 Thursday.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and were introduced to westward expansion. 11.1 guided reading due Wednesday.
LA - students worked on mini lesson #5 - "Developing Provocative Ideas, What is this story REALLY about?" They also presented their projects. I only met with 3rd hour today. HW - none
Technology - Moodle Module 2 - "Matching Occupations to Personality Type". The class watched a video on Personality Types and how they match up to different occupations, the students took notes on a grid called "Hollands Personality Types (Save as M2T3). Next Students took a Questionnaire "What Personality Type Are You" (Save as M2T4). Finally students filled in a chart called "Personality Types and Related Occupations", (save as M2T5) this is the document that is to be turned in when all three steps have been completed. We will be continuing our exploration of our personality types and what path we should be looking at tomorrow.
Advanced Art grade 8: I will be modeling today with props for the final charcoal figure drawing.
Art 7/8: 5th hr meets only today. They will be adding gloss mod podge to their Picasso clay pieces. Afterwards, students will begin Project S.N.A.P community service drawing. We have been asked by Project S.N.A.P to participate again this year! This years theme is "We Listen. We Care. We Help." Students art piece will be digitally scanned and added to a permanent mosaic which will be displayed in one of the Common Ground facilities! 2nd and 4th hrs. will also be participating in this project.
Algebra: 5th hour only. More review. We are working on making a "crib sheet" for the chapter. We are condensing the material for the chapter down to fit on 1 piece of paper. We can use this to study for this chapter. Then, I am going to collect them and save them for June, when we start to study for the final exam. Click here for more test review practice.
Pre-Algebra: We went over multiplying fractions. Homework-practice quiz. Quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.4 Thursday.
Social Studies: Students shared current events and were introduced to westward expansion. 11.1 guided reading due Wednesday.
LA - students worked on mini lesson #5 - "Developing Provocative Ideas, What is this story REALLY about?" They also presented their projects. I only met with 3rd hour today. HW - none
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, February 14 (B-Day)
Science: Jigsaw notes page 308-311.
Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test, no homework!
Pre-Algebra: We did a cookie jar project today for Valentines Day. No homework.
Spanish 8 Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, March 1st
Algebra: Started reviewing today. 2nd and 4th hour - test on Friday, 5th hour - test on Thursday. If you have plans to leave early for break, please make arrangements to take the test before you leave.
LA - Students worked on Lucy Calkins mini lesson #4, Elaborating on written ideas using conversational prompts. Writer's use thought prompts to help grow ideas and push thinking. They were able to write for 18 minutes without talking or stopping! AWESOME! HW - none
Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test, no homework!
Pre-Algebra: We did a cookie jar project today for Valentines Day. No homework.
Spanish 8 Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, March 1st
Algebra: Started reviewing today. 2nd and 4th hour - test on Friday, 5th hour - test on Thursday. If you have plans to leave early for break, please make arrangements to take the test before you leave.
LA - Students worked on Lucy Calkins mini lesson #4, Elaborating on written ideas using conversational prompts. Writer's use thought prompts to help grow ideas and push thinking. They were able to write for 18 minutes without talking or stopping! AWESOME! HW - none
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, February 11 (A-Day)
Science: Went over the notes that were taken class this week on circuits and practiced drawing circuit diagrams. Circuit diagrams are homework if they were not finished in class.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 7 review is homework. Chapter 7 test on Monday!
Social Studies: Students received homework grades, checked quizzes and learned about Thomas Jefferson in class. Grades will be posted by Monday. No homework.
Spanish: Spanish test on Monday, February 14th
Art 7/8: 2nd and 5th hrs are painting Picasso clay tiles. 4th hr. is applying transparent gloss glaze to tiles today.
Advanced Art grade 8: Last day for student models. I will be the model on Monday for the final charcoal drawing.
Pre-Algebra: Students took the quarterly exam. No homework.
LA - Hour 3 worked on writer's workshop mini lesson #3. Hours 2,4,6 did it yesterday. Today hours 2,4,6 worked on grammar, delayed adjectives. Once finished students presented their community projects. HW - none.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Chapter 7 review is homework. Chapter 7 test on Monday!
Social Studies: Students received homework grades, checked quizzes and learned about Thomas Jefferson in class. Grades will be posted by Monday. No homework.
Spanish: Spanish test on Monday, February 14th
Art 7/8: 2nd and 5th hrs are painting Picasso clay tiles. 4th hr. is applying transparent gloss glaze to tiles today.
Advanced Art grade 8: Last day for student models. I will be the model on Monday for the final charcoal drawing.
Pre-Algebra: Students took the quarterly exam. No homework.
LA - Hour 3 worked on writer's workshop mini lesson #3. Hours 2,4,6 did it yesterday. Today hours 2,4,6 worked on grammar, delayed adjectives. Once finished students presented their community projects. HW - none.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday, February 10 (F-Day)
Science: 4th & 6th hour did jigsaw note-taking on pages 298-305 in our electricity unit. One page of puzzles is homework, the second page is extra credit.
Geometry: Today's lesson was on the Law of Sine & Cosine. The practice test is homework. Chapter 7 test is Monday, Februray 14.
LA - I only met with hours 2,4,6. Mini lesson #3: Gather writing by studying characters. Writer's pay special attention to the characters in a story. Then they wrote in their writer's notebook. Student's presented their projects. HW - none
Algebra: We are nearing the end of the chapter! We discussed the last section (7.6) today. Our homework was worksheet 7.5. We are testing next week Thursday/Friday. If you are leaving early for vacation, please come see me to make arrangements to take the test early.
Geometry: Today's lesson was on the Law of Sine & Cosine. The practice test is homework. Chapter 7 test is Monday, Februray 14.
LA - I only met with hours 2,4,6. Mini lesson #3: Gather writing by studying characters. Writer's pay special attention to the characters in a story. Then they wrote in their writer's notebook. Student's presented their projects. HW - none
Algebra: We are nearing the end of the chapter! We discussed the last section (7.6) today. Our homework was worksheet 7.5. We are testing next week Thursday/Friday. If you are leaving early for vacation, please come see me to make arrangements to take the test early.
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