Science: Completed investigation on Newton's 2nd law and shared results. Lecture notes on mass vs. weight, free all & gravity. Homework is Mass vs. Weight worksheet (#6 is different on the worksheet handed out in class than here). Quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 4.5 worksheet and multiple ways to do the last proof & took the chapter 4 quiz. 4.6 notes are homework. Chapter 4 test is Tuesday.
Humanities: Students reviewed 4.1, were introduced to 4.2 and began working on "quiz" questions and answers in class. Homework is to complete the questions.
Algebra (Hill) Today we studied how to rearrange equations into point slope form. Students need to finish their sec 4.1, 4.7 and 3.8 home work packet.
Pre-Algebra: Students took the chapter 2 test. No homework
Language Arts: Many students were out due to a field trip today, so we Read and took AR quizzes. Students did a quick review of Subject and Predicate on a worksheet. Please remind your students to come to school prepared each day. In English students should have: Binder, pen or pencil, an AR book, any novel the class is currently reading. Students are coming to class expecting to be able to run back to their locker....daily. Students are not allowed to go to their lockers after class has started. Students need to be in the habit of being sure they have their supplies before they come to class.
Algebra (Graham): We had a surprise quiz today. Finished up section 4.2. No homework tonight.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
11-11-11
Science: Collected data on the incline track to investigate how the car's acceleration changes as it moves down the track. No homework. Unit 2 quiz on Wednesday, November 16.
Geometry: Went over the 4.4 homework, proofs are getting so much easier! YEAH! Completed the 4.5 notes (proving triangles congruent by ASA & AAS). 4.5 worksheet is homework. Quiz on Monday, chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.
Language Arts: Students completed their The Giver final tests, read AR books and turned in any late books or Reader's Journals. It was a nice calm day! Have a great weekend.
Spanish I: vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday, November 14th, rough draft of All About Me due Monday. Nov 14th
Humanities: Students discussed Veterans Day, reviewed and worked on 4.1 and finished a video on the Salem Witch Trials in class. Homework is to complete a section assessment or questions for 4.1.
Algebra: Homework, worksheet 4.2 (1-10 only). Have a great weekend!
Geometry: Went over the 4.4 homework, proofs are getting so much easier! YEAH! Completed the 4.5 notes (proving triangles congruent by ASA & AAS). 4.5 worksheet is homework. Quiz on Monday, chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.
Language Arts: Students completed their The Giver final tests, read AR books and turned in any late books or Reader's Journals. It was a nice calm day! Have a great weekend.
Spanish I: vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday, November 14th, rough draft of All About Me due Monday. Nov 14th
Humanities: Students discussed Veterans Day, reviewed and worked on 4.1 and finished a video on the Salem Witch Trials in class. Homework is to complete a section assessment or questions for 4.1.
Algebra: Homework, worksheet 4.2 (1-10 only). Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday, November 10
Science: Went over Newton's 1st & 2nd law as well as the formula for the 2nd law, practiced solving problems. Newton's 2nd Law worksheet is homework, students must be careful to use the correct units (force in Newtons (N), mass in kilograms (kg), and acceleration in meters/second/second (m/s/s)). Another hint is that acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s/s.
Geometry: Went over the 4.3 homework and 4.4 notes (proving triangles congruent by SAS & HL). 4.4 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz on Monday, November 14, Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.
Algebra (Graham): Finished up discussion about functions. We focused today on solving for a variable (section 3.8). Homework: worksheet practicing that skill.
Algebra (Hill): Finish the graphing using function notation work sheet.
Pre-Algebra: Today we reviewed for our chapter 2 test. It is tomorrow.
Spanish I: Vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday, Nov 14th
Language Arts: Students handed in their Reader's Journal, The Giver book, and took their final test on our novel. Those that did not complete their test will be given time to complete it tomorrow. All students should have an AR book to read in class tomorrow (for a grade).
Humanities: Students shared current events, reviewed chapter 3 and watched a video on the Salem Witch Trials in class. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 4.3 homework and 4.4 notes (proving triangles congruent by SAS & HL). 4.4 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz on Monday, November 14, Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.
Algebra (Graham): Finished up discussion about functions. We focused today on solving for a variable (section 3.8). Homework: worksheet practicing that skill.
Algebra (Hill): Finish the graphing using function notation work sheet.
Pre-Algebra: Today we reviewed for our chapter 2 test. It is tomorrow.
Spanish I: Vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday, Nov 14th
Language Arts: Students handed in their Reader's Journal, The Giver book, and took their final test on our novel. Those that did not complete their test will be given time to complete it tomorrow. All students should have an AR book to read in class tomorrow (for a grade).
Humanities: Students shared current events, reviewed chapter 3 and watched a video on the Salem Witch Trials in class. No homework.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 9
Science: Completed notes on Newton's 2nd law (pages 35-38) using the jigsaw method. No homework. Unit 2 quiz on Wednesday, November 16.
Geometry: Went over the 4.2 homework, completed an activity to demonstrate SSS triangle congruence, and then completed the 4.3 notes (SSS triangle congruence). 4.3 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz on Monday, November 14. Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a review for their test on Friday. We will review tomorrow. Homework is to finish the review.
Language Arts: Students reviewed for their final test on The Giver with a "Vocabulary/Character Bee" students were able to show their vocabulary and story line prowess while earning WOW tickets. Tomorrow: Final Test on The Giver and Vocabulary lists 4-7, Reader's Journal due - all chapter section notes filled out - cover art illustrated, Book turn in for The Giver.
Spanish I: Vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday Nov 14th.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 3, turned in homework folders and shared current events in class. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 4.2 homework, completed an activity to demonstrate SSS triangle congruence, and then completed the 4.3 notes (SSS triangle congruence). 4.3 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz on Monday, November 14. Chapter 4 test Tuesday, November 22.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a review for their test on Friday. We will review tomorrow. Homework is to finish the review.
Language Arts: Students reviewed for their final test on The Giver with a "Vocabulary/Character Bee" students were able to show their vocabulary and story line prowess while earning WOW tickets. Tomorrow: Final Test on The Giver and Vocabulary lists 4-7, Reader's Journal due - all chapter section notes filled out - cover art illustrated, Book turn in for The Giver.
Spanish I: Vocab quiz on 1.3 on Monday Nov 14th.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 3, turned in homework folders and shared current events in class. No homework.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tuesday, Nov. 8 - DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
Science: Students completed the Newton's 2nd law lab by comparing the acceleration of the car on the flat track compared to the level section. We also went over the Acceleration homework from Friday. No homework. The Unit 2 quiz will be on Wednesday, November 16.
Geometry: Went over the 4.1 homework and 4.2 notes (triangle congruence). Proofs will be a major part of this unit, students struggling with proofs are encouraged to take advantage of the help Mrs. Petersen offers Mon-Thurs during lunch. 4.2 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz will be on Monday and the Chapter 4 test will be on Tuesday, November 22.
Algebra (Hill): Chapter 6 test today no homework.
Algebra (Graham) Finished notes. Assigned worksheet 1.6,1.7,4.7 (1-21) which I have attached
Pre-Algebra: We started to solve simple equations with decimals. Homework-worksheet 2.7, # 2 - 21, 31.
Language Arts: Students were given reading time and AR quiz time. We then checked the vocab review flip charts for lists 4-7. Together we made a character review flip chart, taken directly from the final. I read the essay options to the students so they could start formulating good 8th grade responses.Homework: - Study vocab for vocab bee tomorrow. Get an AR book - that is Friday's grade.
Spanish I: Vocabulary quiz 1.3 is on Monday, November 14th. Anyone who was absent today must take the 1,2 unit test at lunch time by this Friday.
Geometry: Went over the 4.1 homework and 4.2 notes (triangle congruence). Proofs will be a major part of this unit, students struggling with proofs are encouraged to take advantage of the help Mrs. Petersen offers Mon-Thurs during lunch. 4.2 worksheet is homework. 4.1-4.5 quiz will be on Monday and the Chapter 4 test will be on Tuesday, November 22.
Algebra (Hill): Chapter 6 test today no homework.
Algebra (Graham) Finished notes. Assigned worksheet 1.6,1.7,4.7 (1-21) which I have attached
Pre-Algebra: We started to solve simple equations with decimals. Homework-worksheet 2.7, # 2 - 21, 31.
Language Arts: Students were given reading time and AR quiz time. We then checked the vocab review flip charts for lists 4-7. Together we made a character review flip chart, taken directly from the final. I read the essay options to the students so they could start formulating good 8th grade responses.Homework: - Study vocab for vocab bee tomorrow. Get an AR book - that is Friday's grade.
Spanish I: Vocabulary quiz 1.3 is on Monday, November 14th. Anyone who was absent today must take the 1,2 unit test at lunch time by this Friday.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, November 7
Science: Investigation 2-B part 1, Newton's 2nd law and acceleration. Unit 2 quiz is scheduled for Wed. November 16. No homework.
Geometry: Began chapter 4, triangles, with the 4.1 notes. 4.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz is scheduled for Friday. Chapter 3 tests were returned and we briefly discussed the test. Students are always welcome at lunch if they have additional questions.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 2.6, multiplying and dividing with a variable. Homework-worksheet 2.6, # 1 - 20.
Language Arts: Students began their review for The Giver test on Thursday. We made "flip charts" for vocabulary lists 4, 5, 6, & 7. These are due for a homework grade tomorrow. We will also be making charts for the characters in The Giver and having a vocabulary bee on Wednesday. Thursday: The Giver Test & Reader's Journal due (all entries, vocab, and final draft illustration). Students will also be handing in their novels on Thursday as well. Homework: READ! Make vocab "Flip Charts" for lists 4-7.
Algebra (Hill): Chapter 6 Test Tomorrow. Homework finish even review problems in your chapter 6 review.
Spanish 1: All work assigned last week while I was absent is due by tomorrow. 1.2 Unit test is tomorrow.
Humanities: Students checked 3.2 notes, were introduced to 3.3 and began to work on 3.3 in class. Homework is to complete 3.3 notes for tomorrow. Folders are due tomorrow. Current events are due Wednesday.
NOV. P.E. QUESTION: How does the food we eat impact our health? Describe a healthy diet in detail by giving a three day example. Papers should be at least one page in length, completed on time, information accurate and neat. Papers are due on or before Monday, Nov. 21.
Geometry: Began chapter 4, triangles, with the 4.1 notes. 4.1 worksheet is homework. Chapter 4 quiz is scheduled for Friday. Chapter 3 tests were returned and we briefly discussed the test. Students are always welcome at lunch if they have additional questions.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 2.6, multiplying and dividing with a variable. Homework-worksheet 2.6, # 1 - 20.
Language Arts: Students began their review for The Giver test on Thursday. We made "flip charts" for vocabulary lists 4, 5, 6, & 7. These are due for a homework grade tomorrow. We will also be making charts for the characters in The Giver and having a vocabulary bee on Wednesday. Thursday: The Giver Test & Reader's Journal due (all entries, vocab, and final draft illustration). Students will also be handing in their novels on Thursday as well. Homework: READ! Make vocab "Flip Charts" for lists 4-7.
Algebra (Hill): Chapter 6 Test Tomorrow. Homework finish even review problems in your chapter 6 review.
Spanish 1: All work assigned last week while I was absent is due by tomorrow. 1.2 Unit test is tomorrow.
Humanities: Students checked 3.2 notes, were introduced to 3.3 and began to work on 3.3 in class. Homework is to complete 3.3 notes for tomorrow. Folders are due tomorrow. Current events are due Wednesday.
NOV. P.E. QUESTION: How does the food we eat impact our health? Describe a healthy diet in detail by giving a three day example. Papers should be at least one page in length, completed on time, information accurate and neat. Papers are due on or before Monday, Nov. 21.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Friday, November 4
Science: Took a daily science quiz and watched Bill Nye: Forces & Motion. Acceleration worksheet is homework.
Geometry: Took the chapter 3 test, no homework!
Language Arts: Today's quiz was only Vocabulary. Class discussions were so animated and interesting yesterday we never got to the end of the book! We will be finishing our discussions today. Completed Reader's Journal and Cover Illustrations due Thursday, November 10th, The Giver Final Test Thursday, November 10th. "Read In" Friday, November 11th (Quiet Reading, a time for students to get a good head start on their AR books for 2nd card marking)
Algebra (Hill): Homework finish all odd problems in your test review packet.
Spanish I: Please check my blog today for notes ans messages. 1.2 test is still on Tuesday, November 8th
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 2.5. We are solving for the variable. Homework-worksheet 2.5, # 1 - 15
Geometry: Took the chapter 3 test, no homework!
Language Arts: Today's quiz was only Vocabulary. Class discussions were so animated and interesting yesterday we never got to the end of the book! We will be finishing our discussions today. Completed Reader's Journal and Cover Illustrations due Thursday, November 10th, The Giver Final Test Thursday, November 10th. "Read In" Friday, November 11th (Quiet Reading, a time for students to get a good head start on their AR books for 2nd card marking)
Algebra (Hill): Homework finish all odd problems in your test review packet.
Humanities: Students shared 3.1 section assessment, were introduced to 3.2 and worked on guided questions for 3.2 in class. Homework is to complete 3.2 guided questions.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on lesson 2.5. We are solving for the variable. Homework-worksheet 2.5, # 1 - 15
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