Science: Played Eletricity Jeapordy and students worked on their projects and/or the review for the electricity test. "What is Safe" project due Monday, March 21. Unit 4 (Electricity) test on Friday, March 25.
LA - I only met with 3rd hour today and they worked on their literary essays. We will be working and completing them this week. Due on 3/31 or 4/1. HW - working on papers.
Pre-Algebra: We finished lesson 6.4, (similar and congruent figures). Homework-worksheet 6.4, # 1 - 10. We also had a "march madness" speed tournament. Way to go Boris!!
Social Studies: Students checked a quiz, shared current events and discussed westward expansion in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Spanish 8 test on Tuesday, march 22nd. Study guides are in the red folder outside the Spanish room, and on my blog sraroth.blogspot.com
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 16 (B-Day, 1/2 Day)
Science: 1st hour worked on their "What is Safe" project, due Monday!
Geometry: 10.1 notes, 10.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.
Social Studies: Students received project grades, corrected quizzes and discussed current event topics in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 5th hour test tomorrow!! I have attached the reviews (Stations & Practice Test).
Geometry: 10.1 notes, 10.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.
Social Studies: Students received project grades, corrected quizzes and discussed current event topics in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 5th hour test tomorrow!! I have attached the reviews (Stations & Practice Test).
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 16
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Static Electricity" and discussed fuses & circuit breakers. "What is Safe?" projects & paper due Monday, March 21. Unit 4-Electricity test on Friday, March 25.
Geometry: Took the chapter 9 Quest. 10.1 notes are homework. We are hoping to finish chapter 10 before spring break and having the test Thursday, March 31.
Spanish 8 students: Go to my blog to find the study guide, since some of you will not have class on B day this week, since it is a half day. Your chapter test is next week on E day (March 22nd).
Pre-Algebra: We went over solving proportions with a variable, (lesson 6.3). Homework-worksheet 6.3, # 2-20, 25, 27.
Social Studies: Students finished presenting projects and shared current events in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour took test. 5th hour reviewed, test on Friday. I have attached the 2 review packets (practice test and review stations) we did in class.
LA - students worked on their literary analysis papers and some took their A.R. quiz on "The Outsiders." HW - Finishing their paper.
Geometry: Took the chapter 9 Quest. 10.1 notes are homework. We are hoping to finish chapter 10 before spring break and having the test Thursday, March 31.
Spanish 8 students: Go to my blog to find the study guide, since some of you will not have class on B day this week, since it is a half day. Your chapter test is next week on E day (March 22nd).
Pre-Algebra: We went over solving proportions with a variable, (lesson 6.3). Homework-worksheet 6.3, # 2-20, 25, 27.
Social Studies: Students finished presenting projects and shared current events in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour took test. 5th hour reviewed, test on Friday. I have attached the 2 review packets (practice test and review stations) we did in class.
LA - students worked on their literary analysis papers and some took their A.R. quiz on "The Outsiders." HW - Finishing their paper.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tuesday, March 5 (F-Day)
Science: Completed notes using the Jigsaw method and did investigation 15-A (Static Electricity). What is Safe project & paper due Monday, March 21 (see yesterday's post for the rubric and project planner).
Geometry: Completed and went over the chapter 9 practice quest in class. Chapter 9 review sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.6 & 9.7 are homework. Chapter 9 Quest is tomorrow.
Social Studies: Students shared presentations and current events in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour - test tomorrow, 5th hour - test Friday. I have attached the review that we did in class today. Answers are there as well. Happy Studying!!
LA - Students worked on typing up their literary essay rough draft. They will be working on their papers for the rest of the week. Their novel "The Outsiders" should be completed. HW - working on their papers.
Geometry: Completed and went over the chapter 9 practice quest in class. Chapter 9 review sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.6 & 9.7 are homework. Chapter 9 Quest is tomorrow.
Social Studies: Students shared presentations and current events in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hour - test tomorrow, 5th hour - test Friday. I have attached the review that we did in class today. Answers are there as well. Happy Studying!!
LA - Students worked on typing up their literary essay rough draft. They will be working on their papers for the rest of the week. Their novel "The Outsiders" should be completed. HW - working on their papers.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday, March 14 (E-Day)
Science: Worked on "What is Safe?" paper in class today. This is the last day that we will be working on the project in class, although students are encouraged to bring their circuits in if help is needed. Final projects and paper are due on Monday, March 21. Click for rubric and lab planner.
Geometry: 9.7 notes (dilations and compositions) completed in class. 9.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 9 "Quest" on Wednesday, March 16.
LA - Students were supposed to be done with their rough drafts so they can peer edit today. We also went over Ch 9 and 10 in the "Outsiders." HW - Finish the "Outsiders" (hours 2,4,6 -3/15) (hour 3 - 3/16). Literary essays are due 3/17 or 3/18. Students will have access to computers to type in class all week. Don't forget that conferences are this week 3/16 in the evening and 3/17 afternoon and evening. I look forward to seeing you there.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lessons 6.1 on rates and ratios. Homework-worksheet 6.1, #1-9,12-23.
Social Studies: Students finished presentations in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: Students continue coloring their "Round Robin Picasso."
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 5 of weekly still life drawing. Drawings will be checked today. Students will continue cutting chair drawings apart and begin their collage.
Algebra: We finished chapter 8!!! Our test will be on Wednesday (2nd and 4th hours) and Friday (5th hour) and it is covering a ton of material. I have attached the practice test they received in class. Students should be studying their notes and flashcards. I am available before school and at lunchtime for extra help.
Spanish I test tomorrow. Spanish 8 test next E day
Geometry: 9.7 notes (dilations and compositions) completed in class. 9.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 9 "Quest" on Wednesday, March 16.
LA - Students were supposed to be done with their rough drafts so they can peer edit today. We also went over Ch 9 and 10 in the "Outsiders." HW - Finish the "Outsiders" (hours 2,4,6 -3/15) (hour 3 - 3/16). Literary essays are due 3/17 or 3/18. Students will have access to computers to type in class all week. Don't forget that conferences are this week 3/16 in the evening and 3/17 afternoon and evening. I look forward to seeing you there.
Pre-Algebra: We went over lessons 6.1 on rates and ratios. Homework-worksheet 6.1, #1-9,12-23.
Social Studies: Students finished presentations in class today. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Art 7/8: Students continue coloring their "Round Robin Picasso."
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 5 of weekly still life drawing. Drawings will be checked today. Students will continue cutting chair drawings apart and begin their collage.
Algebra: We finished chapter 8!!! Our test will be on Wednesday (2nd and 4th hours) and Friday (5th hour) and it is covering a ton of material. I have attached the practice test they received in class. Students should be studying their notes and flashcards. I am available before school and at lunchtime for extra help.
Spanish I test tomorrow. Spanish 8 test next E day
Friday, March 11, 2011
Friday, March 11 (D-Day)
Science: Worked on preparation for circuit building. Students recieved supplies to get them started (light bulbs and lengths of wire) and we also practiced removing insulation from the wires. Students may choose to use a buzzer instead of a light, but it is NOT required! Students also got to look at examples of projects from past years and we went over the rubric. Students should begin building their circuits this weekend so that they have enough time to fix any problems they may have prior to the due date. They do not need to bring their circuits in on Monday.
March 14 - Initial Circuit Built
March 14-21 Work on Perfecting Circuit and Project Write Up
March 21- Testing & Revisions of Alarm complete
March 21- Class Presentation & Write-Up Due
Geometry: 9.6 Notes (Symmetry) in class and we investigated with pattern blocks (your students LOVED getting to play with pattern blocks). 9.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 9 "Quest" on Wednesday, March 16.
LA - Students worked on mini lesson #9 - Writing a conclusion. Students then wrote conclusions to their literary essay. They then worked on their literary essay rough drafts which are due Monday 3/14. The rough draft does not have to be typed it just has to be completed for peer editing. HW - Completing the rough drafts if they ran out of time in class. Read Ch 9 and 10 in "The Outsiders" which is due Monday for discussion.
Social Studies: Students shared projects and current events in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Finished notes from 8.5 (exponential growth). Discussed section 8.6 (exponential decay. Homework: wkst 8.5 (18-20) and finish graphs from 8.6 notes. Upcoming Events: 2nd/4th hour chapter test Wednesday 3/16 5th hour chapter test Friday 3/18. Conferences 3/16 and 3/17. Have a great weekend!
Technology - Students handed in their signed EDPs, if they didn't please get them in Monday. We began our "Family Budget" project. The packet is attached. Students had their "Lottery of Life" and picked their City, Marital Status, and number of children from cups. Many were upset they had no girls, or were divorced, or didn't want to live in LA...it is always a very rowdy day in my room. Due dates haven't been set yet as this is the first time I'm doing this project with the split schedule. I'm shooting for "Investigate" being due by March 31st (last day before break), this will be all research and print evidence of their research checked by me.
Algebra: Finished notes from 8.5 (exponential growth). Discussed section 8.6 (exponential decay. Homework: wkst 8.5 (18-20) and finish graphs from 8.6 notes. Upcoming Events: 2nd/4th hour chapter test Wednesday 3/16 5th hour chapter test Friday 3/18. Conferences 3/16 and 3/17. Have a great weekend!
Technology - Students handed in their signed EDPs, if they didn't please get them in Monday. We began our "Family Budget" project. The packet is attached. Students had their "Lottery of Life" and picked their City, Marital Status, and number of children from cups. Many were upset they had no girls, or were divorced, or didn't want to live in LA...it is always a very rowdy day in my room. Due dates haven't been set yet as this is the first time I'm doing this project with the split schedule. I'm shooting for "Investigate" being due by March 31st (last day before break), this will be all research and print evidence of their research checked by me.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Thursday, March 9
Science: Completed notes and Investigation 15-A (Static Charge). Time-line for the "What is Safe Project":
March 14 - Initial Circuit Built
March 14-21 Work on Perfecting Circuit and Project Write Up
March 21- Testing & Revisions of Alarm complete
March 21- Class Presentation & Write-Up Due
LA - Today was C day so I only met with one 8th grade class. Students were handed back their thesis statement. If they were good, they got started on their rough drafts, if the thesis statement needed revising they worked on it, and had to get it approved by me before starting their rough draft. The paper is a literary essay based on the short story that they chose to write on. Students also caught up on reading "The Outsiders." HW - none
Art 7/8: 5th hr. meets today only. Re-demo of colored pencil portion of "Round Robin Picasso" drawing. Students will continue coloring with colored pencil.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 3 of weekly still life. Students will continue drawing the five chairs today.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test on chapter 5 tomorrow. STUDY:)
March 14 - Initial Circuit Built
March 14-21 Work on Perfecting Circuit and Project Write Up
March 21- Testing & Revisions of Alarm complete
March 21- Class Presentation & Write-Up Due
LA - Today was C day so I only met with one 8th grade class. Students were handed back their thesis statement. If they were good, they got started on their rough drafts, if the thesis statement needed revising they worked on it, and had to get it approved by me before starting their rough draft. The paper is a literary essay based on the short story that they chose to write on. Students also caught up on reading "The Outsiders." HW - none
Art 7/8: 5th hr. meets today only. Re-demo of colored pencil portion of "Round Robin Picasso" drawing. Students will continue coloring with colored pencil.
Advanced Art grade 8: Day 3 of weekly still life. Students will continue drawing the five chairs today.
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test on chapter 5 tomorrow. STUDY:)
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