Science: Today we collected data for the "Candy Coated" Lab. Tomorrow we will graph the data and work on data analysis, drawing conclusions and reflection. Students will need to have their research completed by Monday. Click here for a copy of the lab.
Geometry: We began our investigation into geometry by coming up with definitions for line segments by comparing pictures of segments to pictures of non-segments and completed half of the notes for section 1.1. Homework is 1.1 worksheet #1-8.
Language Arts: Students "personalized" their Personal Journals with colored paper, pictures and drawings. When personalization was done their first entry was to be started. After Personlaizing your Personal Journal, please pick one topic and write a half a page:
1- Explain what you like and dislike about your name.
2- Write freely about your biggest fear.
3 - Topic of your choice.
Summer Reading AR quizzes were taken, a few students needed to spill into tomorrow, no worries I will open up our computers tomorrow as well.
Algebra (Hill): What we did today- Solving algebraic expressions. Homework- section 1.2 Problems 1-16 even 22-28 even and 36
Algebra (Graham): Took notes on sections 1.1/2.7. Ask what is the difference between a math sentence and a math expression??? Homework - page 5. (#3,6,9,12,26,28,35).
Course 3: Started work on Bar Graph project - no homework
Pre-Algebra: We started to talk about Stem and Leaf plots. No homework.
Art 7/8 : Students begin sketchbook covers today using the Elements and Principles of Design. They will also incorporate their name and 1 IB Trait and 1 Attitude.
Advanced Art 8: Portfolios and sketchbooks need to be purchased. Students are currently working on a grid about the Element and Principles of Design.
Humanities: Students were introduced to our first IB question, "How do values affect our world?" and discussed values and their sources in class today. Homework is to interview parents about values. Interview questions are attached.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wednesday, September 7
Science: Began our introductory unit "How Do Scientists Communicate?" by writing the purpose and hypothesis for A Candy Coated Lab. Students will be collecting data tomorrow and Friday! Homework is to begin working on researching the types of candy that will be used in the experiment.
Geometry: Today we began to think about reasoning and proofs by completing "Comic Proofs". These will be posted in the classroom for everyone to see tonight during Curriculum night. Students were given comic strips that were cut up and had to decide on the correct order for the comic strip and provide reasoning for their decisions. Some comics were fairly straightforward and had only one logical solution/order, while others were less obvious and some had many possible solutions. We will discover that geometric proofs often portray these same characteristics.
Spanish I: Students will be taking home their Spanish I textbook today, an information newsletter, and a course description of Spanish I. Please read carefully, and check out my Berkley website and my Spanish blog. Both website addresses are on the newsletter going home and on my Berkley website.
Course 3-Graham: We did some MEAP review problems. We started our Bar Graph Project.
??? Ask how we sorted into groups???
Projects will be completed tomorrow.
Algebra - Graham: MEAP review problems. Assigned books, started section 1.1/2.7
???Ask what is the difference between a numeric expression and an algebraic expression???
Humanities: -Students reviewed classroom expectations, filled out information cards and received books in class today. Students need to bring something to write with, something to write on, planners and books to class every day. No homework.
8th Grade LA - We reviewed classroom procedures and did a little bit of role playing. Thursday (tomorrow) and Friday we will be decorating our Journals, and summer reading AR quizzes.
Geometry: Today we began to think about reasoning and proofs by completing "Comic Proofs". These will be posted in the classroom for everyone to see tonight during Curriculum night. Students were given comic strips that were cut up and had to decide on the correct order for the comic strip and provide reasoning for their decisions. Some comics were fairly straightforward and had only one logical solution/order, while others were less obvious and some had many possible solutions. We will discover that geometric proofs often portray these same characteristics.
Spanish I: Students will be taking home their Spanish I textbook today, an information newsletter, and a course description of Spanish I. Please read carefully, and check out my Berkley website and my Spanish blog. Both website addresses are on the newsletter going home and on my Berkley website.
Course 3-Graham: We did some MEAP review problems. We started our Bar Graph Project.
??? Ask how we sorted into groups???
Projects will be completed tomorrow.
Algebra - Graham: MEAP review problems. Assigned books, started section 1.1/2.7
???Ask what is the difference between a numeric expression and an algebraic expression???
Humanities: -Students reviewed classroom expectations, filled out information cards and received books in class today. Students need to bring something to write with, something to write on, planners and books to class every day. No homework.
8th Grade LA - We reviewed classroom procedures and did a little bit of role playing. Thursday (tomorrow) and Friday we will be decorating our Journals, and summer reading AR quizzes.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tuesday, September 6
Fantastic first day of school! It was so wonderful to meet everyone, this is going to be an amazing year. Don't forget the Open House/Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 7.
Science: All students who return the course syllabus signed tomorrow will be entered into a drawing to recieve a slurpee at lunch on Friday delivered by Mrs. Petersen. Click here for a copy of the syllabus.
Geometry: Click here for the geometry syllabus.
Algebra & Course 3: Click here for the Course Expectations
Language Arts: 8th Grade ELA - We went over classroom practices and expectations. Supplies are due by Friday. Please have parents sign the Classroom Practices and Expectations (click here for a copy).
Humanities: Welcome to the 2011/2012 school year! We had a great first day. Students were introduced to teacher, room and expectations today. No Homework. Syllabus is attached.
Science: All students who return the course syllabus signed tomorrow will be entered into a drawing to recieve a slurpee at lunch on Friday delivered by Mrs. Petersen. Click here for a copy of the syllabus.
Geometry: Click here for the geometry syllabus.
Algebra & Course 3: Click here for the Course Expectations
Language Arts: 8th Grade ELA - We went over classroom practices and expectations. Supplies are due by Friday. Please have parents sign the Classroom Practices and Expectations (click here for a copy).
Humanities: Welcome to the 2011/2012 school year! We had a great first day. Students were introduced to teacher, room and expectations today. No Homework. Syllabus is attached.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday, June 10 (F-Day)
Today is the last day of school for 8th graders, so this will be the last blog posting! Don't forget that the 8th grade dance is tonight from 7:00-9:00, the spirit trip to the pool is Monday 12:15-3:00 and graduation is Tuesday evening. IT'S BEEN A GREAT YEAR!
Science: Learned about optical illusions, sensation and perception.
Geometry: Had our breakfast party, thanks everyone for their contribution!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, completed a year end review, discussed historic interpretation and concluded a video on the Boston Massacre in class. No homework.
Algebra: Finished Finals!
Art 7/8 grade : Students had final sketchbook check today and 8th graders turned in their textile weavings.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings turned in yesterday. They have been graded and returned to the students.
Technology - Students completed their Family Budgets and were given their Design folders back....Wooohooo!
Science: Learned about optical illusions, sensation and perception.
Geometry: Had our breakfast party, thanks everyone for their contribution!
Social Studies: Students shared current events, completed a year end review, discussed historic interpretation and concluded a video on the Boston Massacre in class. No homework.
Algebra: Finished Finals!
Art 7/8 grade : Students had final sketchbook check today and 8th graders turned in their textile weavings.
Advanced Art grade 8: Floral still life paintings turned in yesterday. They have been graded and returned to the students.
Technology - Students completed their Family Budgets and were given their Design folders back....Wooohooo!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thursday, June 9 (E-Day)
Science: Eye Dissection!
Geometry: Practiced factoring binomials and trinomials. Breakfast party tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students turned in final homework folders, books and concluded a discussion of historical interpretation in class. No homework. Current event discussion "F" day-tomorrow.
Geometry: Practiced factoring binomials and trinomials. Breakfast party tomorrow!
Social Studies: Students turned in final homework folders, books and concluded a discussion of historical interpretation in class. No homework. Current event discussion "F" day-tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday, June 8 (D Day)
Please see Monday's post for information regarding Friday's 8th grade dance!
Science: Demonstrated the eye dissection and continued working on the eye packets. Eye packet is due tomorrow after the dissection (4th hour is due on Friday). Textbooks/Discs must be turned in tomorrow!
Geometry: The Internet/Facebook/Texting Safety assembly ran for most of 2nd hour. Planned the Geometry party for Friday. Textbooks must be turned in by Friday.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.3, read 19.4 and began to work on notes for 19.4 in class. Homework is to complete 19.4. Homework folders and textbooks are due tomorrow.
Spanish: Spanish I students must turn in their textbooks this Friday or they will be charged for their book. Your final is this Thursday and Friday. Spanish 8 student: your Hispanic person project is due this Friday.
Pre-Algebra: We started our final exam. We will finish tomorrow.
Technology - For all but 2nd hour "the party's over"! Hoping that the last few projects are in before Friday. Many students were in working at lunch yet I still have quite a few "ungraded" projects in the grade book.
Hope everyone has a wonderful summer and a great High School experience.
Science: Demonstrated the eye dissection and continued working on the eye packets. Eye packet is due tomorrow after the dissection (4th hour is due on Friday). Textbooks/Discs must be turned in tomorrow!
Geometry: The Internet/Facebook/Texting Safety assembly ran for most of 2nd hour. Planned the Geometry party for Friday. Textbooks must be turned in by Friday.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 19.3, read 19.4 and began to work on notes for 19.4 in class. Homework is to complete 19.4. Homework folders and textbooks are due tomorrow.
Spanish: Spanish I students must turn in their textbooks this Friday or they will be charged for their book. Your final is this Thursday and Friday. Spanish 8 student: your Hispanic person project is due this Friday.
Pre-Algebra: We started our final exam. We will finish tomorrow.
Technology - For all but 2nd hour "the party's over"! Hoping that the last few projects are in before Friday. Many students were in working at lunch yet I still have quite a few "ungraded" projects in the grade book.
Hope everyone has a wonderful summer and a great High School experience.
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