Geometry: Began taking notes on section 1.3 (midpoint and distance formulas). We completed the first half of the notes, through the midpoint formula. Homework is to complete #1-15 on the 1.3 worksheet. First quiz will be Friday, September 16!
Science: Today students were introduced to some of the equipment we will be using this year, such as photogates and timers. Tomorrow we will break out the cars and tracks and see how the photogates are used to collect extremely accurate data. Homework is to complete a rough draft for the "Candy Coated Lab" for peer review on Thursday. The final lab is due on Monday, September 19.
Art 7/8 : Students continue working on sketchbook covers. Today I will demonstrate adding black marker to the drawing.
Advanced Art grade 8 : This is day 2 of still life drawings. Students will also work on creating 2 value bars today. One will be blended and the other textured.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on Box-and Whisker plots. We were making double Box-and Whisker plots with partners in class. We did not get finished. No homework.
Spanish 1- Reminder: Spanish I vocab quiz this Thursday
Algebra (Hill): What we did today, Today we studied how to represent and solve inequalities. Home work: Section 1.3 Problems 3-33 only the multiples of three
Algebra (Graham): We started notes on section 1.3. Their assignment is to do the problems on the back of the notes. Quiz Friday! (sections 1.1 to 1.5)
Language Arts: We had another assembly during 2nd hour, so work was light so 2nd hour could catch up with the rest of us :) Please use 3-4 vocabulary words in your journal entry. Write at least a half a page on one of the following prompts: Would you rather be a dog or a cat? Give at least three reasons why. Who or what makes you laugh? Why? Topic of your choice. Students discussed and answered questions on strategies of reading a Magazine article. Silent reading time for AR requirements. Reminder: Friday is our first Vocabulary quiz, please work on studying and using the words.
Humanities: Students continued our conversation on current events related to values in class today. No homework.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, September 12
Geometry: Students began class by doing a problem solving puzzle related to line segments. We also discussed appropriate behavior in the office as part of the PBIS expectations. Finally, we completed 1.2 notes (Using Segments & Congruence), 1.2 ENTIRE worksheet is homework. We will have our first quiz on Friday.
Pre-Algebra: Today we started to talk about box-and whisker plots. We made on together. No homework.
Algebra (Graham) We did a problem solving activity today, ask your son or daughter about it. We are continuing to review MEAP type problems. I handed out the code for accessing the textbook online...try it out. Homework worksheet 1.3
Algebra (Hill): Today we practiced converting patterns into expressions and translating verbal phrases into expressions. Homework: Section 1.3 Page 18 Problems 3-12 odd, 15,16,17,and 31
Course 3 (Graham) We went over MEAP practice problems. We debriefed about our Bar Graphs and introduced histograms. We passed out textbooks today. I handed each student a code for accessing the book online. Try it out! Homework worksheet on Bar Graphs and Histogram
Humanities: Students shared 9-11 interviews, discussed the relationship between current and historic events and compared and contrasted four news sources in class. No homework.
Language Arts: We reviewed the Expectations for behavior during "Indoor Recess". Vocabulary list #1 was presented, students copied the words into their "Vocabulary" section of their binder and then the definitions were discussed and written down as well. Due to multiple assemblies and a field trip this week each hour will be at a different place in the lessons. All will get each lesson planned and will be prepared for our Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
Science: Today we worked on writing the "Conclusion" and "Critique/Reflection" sections of the Candy Coated Lab. This is the last day we will work on the lab in class. Homework is to complete a rough draft of the lab for the peer review on Thursday, September 15. The final draft will be due on Monday, September 19.
Pre-Algebra: Today we started to talk about box-and whisker plots. We made on together. No homework.
Algebra (Graham) We did a problem solving activity today, ask your son or daughter about it. We are continuing to review MEAP type problems. I handed out the code for accessing the textbook online...try it out. Homework worksheet 1.3
Algebra (Hill): Today we practiced converting patterns into expressions and translating verbal phrases into expressions. Homework: Section 1.3 Page 18 Problems 3-12 odd, 15,16,17,and 31
Course 3 (Graham) We went over MEAP practice problems. We debriefed about our Bar Graphs and introduced histograms. We passed out textbooks today. I handed each student a code for accessing the book online. Try it out! Homework worksheet on Bar Graphs and Histogram
Humanities: Students shared 9-11 interviews, discussed the relationship between current and historic events and compared and contrasted four news sources in class. No homework.
Language Arts: We reviewed the Expectations for behavior during "Indoor Recess". Vocabulary list #1 was presented, students copied the words into their "Vocabulary" section of their binder and then the definitions were discussed and written down as well. Due to multiple assemblies and a field trip this week each hour will be at a different place in the lessons. All will get each lesson planned and will be prepared for our Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
Science: Today we worked on writing the "Conclusion" and "Critique/Reflection" sections of the Candy Coated Lab. This is the last day we will work on the lab in class. Homework is to complete a rough draft of the lab for the peer review on Thursday, September 15. The final draft will be due on Monday, September 19.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, Sept 9
Science: Today we worked on making the graphs and writing the results section of the "Candy Coated Lab". On Monday we will complete our conclusions and critique reflection. Homework is to make sure that students have completed their candy research. See yesterday's post for a copy of the lab handout.
Geometry: Completed 1.1 notes. The rest of the 1.1 worksheet is homework (posted yesterday).
Spanish I students: vocabulary quiz next Thursday on the Etapa Preliminar words
Pre-Algebra: We finished talking about stem-and-leaf plots. Students jumped rope so that we could gather data. Homework-Make a stem-and-leaf plot with our "jump" data.
Humanities: Students shared "value interview" responses, discussed 9-11 and were introduced to a 9-11 interview they are expected to give parents this weekend. Homework is to complete the 9-11 interview. Interview questions are attached.
Algebra (Hill) Today we evaluated expressions,translated verbal phrases into expressions, and applied the order of operations. Homework: Review your notes from section 1.1,1.2,and 2.7 Have a wonder full weekend! (Graham) We practiced for the MEAP. Problems are in their homework section of their notebooks. Take a look at them. I got them from a search on Google "8th grade MEAP math problems" Lesson 1.2 on order of operations. Homework p. 10 (3-18 multiples of 3, 25,27,29,34,36) Sorry about the hassle of bringing the book home. I will get the code soon. It's good exercise ;) Have a great weekend and Go Blue!
Course 3: Finished our Bar Graphs. No homework.
Geometry: Completed 1.1 notes. The rest of the 1.1 worksheet is homework (posted yesterday).
Spanish I students: vocabulary quiz next Thursday on the Etapa Preliminar words
Pre-Algebra: We finished talking about stem-and-leaf plots. Students jumped rope so that we could gather data. Homework-Make a stem-and-leaf plot with our "jump" data.
Humanities: Students shared "value interview" responses, discussed 9-11 and were introduced to a 9-11 interview they are expected to give parents this weekend. Homework is to complete the 9-11 interview. Interview questions are attached.
Algebra (Hill) Today we evaluated expressions,translated verbal phrases into expressions, and applied the order of operations. Homework: Review your notes from section 1.1,1.2,and 2.7 Have a wonder full weekend! (Graham) We practiced for the MEAP. Problems are in their homework section of their notebooks. Take a look at them. I got them from a search on Google "8th grade MEAP math problems" Lesson 1.2 on order of operations. Homework p. 10 (3-18 multiples of 3, 25,27,29,34,36) Sorry about the hassle of bringing the book home. I will get the code soon. It's good exercise ;) Have a great weekend and Go Blue!
Course 3: Finished our Bar Graphs. No homework.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thursday, September 8
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.
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.
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
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