Science: Played final review jeapordy. Final review questions are due on Friday. Final exam is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Worked on formula sheets for the final exam. Final exam is tomorrow!
Humanities: Students reviewed 18.3, discussed current events and were introduced to 19.1 in class. Homework is to complete 19.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
LA - we are finishing up the movie "Charly." Students also worked on their paper's during the movie, typing etc. All makeup and quiz retakes are due tomorrow otherwise the grade stays as is. The paper is due tomorrow. If I don't get the rest of them by then points will be deducted for every day that it is late. HW - paper and quiz.
Pre-Algebra: We started to work on real-world percent problems. No homework.
Announcements, assignments and general information regarding Norup International's 8th grade class.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 31 (D-Day)
Science: Students worked on quiz corrections and the review for the final exam (1st hour played final review jeapordy). Quiz corrections are due tomorrow, final exam review is due on Friday. Science final is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Reviewing for final exam. Final is Thursday, June 2.
Spanish I chapter test on June 2
Humanities: Students reviewed 18.1 and 18.2 in class. In addition, students were introduced to 18.3 and began to work on a free choice for 18.3. 18.3 free choice is due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started to work on lesson 8.8 (systems of equations). Homework-worksheet 8.8, #3 - 8.
Algebra: Our last lesson was presented today! We will be reviewing tomorrow. 2nd and 4th hour will be testing on Thursday. 5th hour will be testing on Friday. I have attached the practice test.
LA - students started watching Charly - a movie based on the story Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes. Cliff Robertson stars as Charly. :-) Students need to hand in their final paper by this Thursday otherwise points will be deducted for every day it is late. HW - working on paper if it is not completed.
Geometry: Reviewing for final exam. Final is Thursday, June 2.
Spanish I chapter test on June 2
Humanities: Students reviewed 18.1 and 18.2 in class. In addition, students were introduced to 18.3 and began to work on a free choice for 18.3. 18.3 free choice is due tomorrow. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started to work on lesson 8.8 (systems of equations). Homework-worksheet 8.8, #3 - 8.
Algebra: Our last lesson was presented today! We will be reviewing tomorrow. 2nd and 4th hour will be testing on Thursday. 5th hour will be testing on Friday. I have attached the practice test.
LA - students started watching Charly - a movie based on the story Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes. Cliff Robertson stars as Charly. :-) Students need to hand in their final paper by this Thursday otherwise points will be deducted for every day it is late. HW - working on paper if it is not completed.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, May 26 (C-Day)
Science: Quizzes were returned to 1st & 5th hours and students were given the opportunity to work on quiz corrections (4th & 6th hours do not meet today). Started reviewing for the final exam, which is Monday, June 6. We will continue reviewing all next week.
Technology - Students continued to present projects, hopefully we get them all done...as we only have 2 or 3 more classes!
Algebra: Only 5th hour today. Hwk: worksheet 11.2A (all) Have a great weekend!
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 8.6. Students had to write equations given the slope and y-intercept. Then they had to graph it. They also had to write an equation with the line given on the graph. We did a 4 question assessment in class. No homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 18.1 and watched a video on Sherman's march. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Have a wonderful long weekend.
Technology - Students continued to present projects, hopefully we get them all done...as we only have 2 or 3 more classes!
Algebra: Only 5th hour today. Hwk: worksheet 11.2A (all) Have a great weekend!
Pre-Algebra: We went over lesson 8.6. Students had to write equations given the slope and y-intercept. Then they had to graph it. They also had to write an equation with the line given on the graph. We did a 4 question assessment in class. No homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 18.1 and watched a video on Sherman's march. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Have a wonderful long weekend.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wednesday, May 25 (B-Day)
Science: Went over the refraction homework and took the light "Quest". No homework, we will begin reviewing for the final exam tomorrow. Final exam is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Continued reviewing for the final exam. Final is Thursday, June 2.
Social Studies: Students reviewed homework folders and quizzes, discussed 18.1 and began to work on 18.2 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 18.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started lesson 8.6 (writing linear equations). Homework-worksheet 8.6, # 1 - 8.
Algebra: 11-3 (Solving Radical Expressions). Upcoming Events: Test on Ch. 11/12 (2nd/4th hour) Thursday 6/2 (5th hour) Friday 6/3; Final Exam June 9/10
LA - students typed up their final drafts. If they did not finish they are to get it done either at home or in school. HW - working on final drafts.
Geometry: Continued reviewing for the final exam. Final is Thursday, June 2.
Social Studies: Students reviewed homework folders and quizzes, discussed 18.1 and began to work on 18.2 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 18.2 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Pre-Algebra: We started lesson 8.6 (writing linear equations). Homework-worksheet 8.6, # 1 - 8.
Algebra: 11-3 (Solving Radical Expressions). Upcoming Events: Test on Ch. 11/12 (2nd/4th hour) Thursday 6/2 (5th hour) Friday 6/3; Final Exam June 9/10
LA - students typed up their final drafts. If they did not finish they are to get it done either at home or in school. HW - working on final drafts.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tuesday, May 24 (A-Day)
Science: Refraction demonstration and investigation. Refraction worksheet is homework. Sound & Light Quest is tomorrow. Science final is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Went over the final exam review and worked on completing the review packet. Chapters 11 & 12 in the review packet are due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lesson 8.1 - 8.5. No homework.
LA - I returned the student's revised papers with corrections (those who handed them in) and they worked on fixing their revision paper so they will be ready to type their final draft tomorrow in class. Student's who were absent made up their prepositional quiz. HW - working on refining their papers.
Geometry: Went over the final exam review and worked on completing the review packet. Chapters 11 & 12 in the review packet are due tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: We took a quiz on lesson 8.1 - 8.5. No homework.
LA - I returned the student's revised papers with corrections (those who handed them in) and they worked on fixing their revision paper so they will be ready to type their final draft tomorrow in class. Student's who were absent made up their prepositional quiz. HW - working on refining their papers.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, May 23 (F-Day)
Science: Light & Optics Investigation. Sound & Light Quest on Wednesday, May 25. Final exam is Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Started working on the final exam review. Chapters 7-10 (#1-43) is homework. Final exam is Wednesday, June 1.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed Civil War quiz and watched a video on Gettysburg in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: finish notes from 11.2 (page 8 and 9 from attachment) and wkst 11.2A (16-28 evens)
Technology: Students are presenting their Family Budget Project.
Geometry: Started working on the final exam review. Chapters 7-10 (#1-43) is homework. Final exam is Wednesday, June 1.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed Civil War quiz and watched a video on Gettysburg in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: finish notes from 11.2 (page 8 and 9 from attachment) and wkst 11.2A (16-28 evens)
Technology: Students are presenting their Family Budget Project.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, May 20 (E-Day)
Science: Completed the unit 6 notes! If students were absent yesterday they have Law of Reflection homework. Sound & Light "Quest" Wednesday, May 25. Science final Monday, June 6.
Geometry: Took the chapter 12 test. Geometry Final is Wednesday, June 1.
Art 7/8: Weaves continue! We are using a variety of supplies. Yarn, raffia, tinsel, fabric, fleece, shoe laces, tin foil, beads, dryer lint etc.etc! Homework includes bringing dryer lint, other interesting weaving items and a hanger for the weave.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings continued.
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders, mini projects and took a quiz on the Civil War in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Simplifying Radicals! homework tonight are problems 1-15 odd. I have attached the worksheet. Enjoy the weather!
LA - Student's took their grammar quiz on prepositional phrases. Those that were not here yesterday made up the homework and got caught up on the story we are reading in class. Once the quizzes were completed we continued reading and discussing Flower's for Algernon. HW - none.
Geometry: Took the chapter 12 test. Geometry Final is Wednesday, June 1.
Art 7/8: Weaves continue! We are using a variety of supplies. Yarn, raffia, tinsel, fabric, fleece, shoe laces, tin foil, beads, dryer lint etc.etc! Homework includes bringing dryer lint, other interesting weaving items and a hanger for the weave.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings continued.
Social Studies: Students turned in homework folders, mini projects and took a quiz on the Civil War in class. No homework. Current events due "C" and "F" days.
Algebra: Simplifying Radicals! homework tonight are problems 1-15 odd. I have attached the worksheet. Enjoy the weather!
LA - Student's took their grammar quiz on prepositional phrases. Those that were not here yesterday made up the homework and got caught up on the story we are reading in class. Once the quizzes were completed we continued reading and discussing Flower's for Algernon. HW - none.
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