Geometry: Went over the 8.5 homework, 8.6 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Spanish 1: 2.2 test is tomorrow. Study your 5 oral questions, the written part about giving personal information on yourself, the verbs "ir" and "estar", how to tell time, and the question words.
ELA- With the amazing movie "Red Tails" field trip, we only met for part of 6th hour and 7th hour. I distributed computers from the COW and students were given time to research. Homework: Between 12 and 20 note cards are due tomorrow. TKM Chapters 16-18 questions and vocabulary are due on Thursday.Tech: We did not meet today - Module 2 is due by Friday.
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 27
Don't forget to bring your own lunch for our field trip tomorrow to see "Red Tails".
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Geometry: Completed the 8.5 & 8.6 notes (properties of trapezoids, kites and a review of quadrilaterals), 8.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Electric Current" and caught up on notes. Students were also given an opportunity to work on quiz corrections, which were due at the end of the hour today.
Spanish: A review packet for 2.2 test was passed out today and is due by Wednesday. The 2.2 test is this Wednesday, February 29th.
Humanities: Students received test grades, reviewed chapter 11 and discussed current events in class. No homework.
ELA: Students worked on their reading, chapter questions, and vocabulary for TKM Chapters 16-18. Packet section due on Friday - I am at meetings on Thursday. Don't forget tomorrow bring a bagged lunch as we are going to the "Red Tails" Movie and will return after lunch. Writer's Workshop: Persuasive Research - 12-20 note cards with a fact each are due by Wednesday. I will be checking for notes before we begin our next step in organization.
Tech (Kennedy): Module one was due prior to break, but I extended the due date to today. We started Module 2 and all tasks and forums are due by Wednesday. Mrs. Weiss will be in class on Thursday to distribute Career Cruising passwords and logins. We will be using this online program for all of the projects coming up so please check it out with your student.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 5.4. Homework is worksheet 5.4, #17-25 and 27. Quiz on 5.1 - 5.4 is on Thursday.
Algebra (Graham): We did an experiment today to show exponential growth. Homework was a 1/2 sheet review of section 8.3.
Technology (Graham): There are only 2 more work days left for the "Lesson" projects. The projects are due on Friday!!
Field Trip to Berkley High School on Monday, March 5th for ALL Norup International and Anderson Middle School 8th Graders! See attached permission slip. Permission slips due to Mrs. Weiss' office no later than Friday, March 2nd. Please see Mrs. Weiss with any questions.
Geometry: Completed the 8.5 & 8.6 notes (properties of trapezoids, kites and a review of quadrilaterals), 8.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 8 test is Friday.
Science: Watched Bill Nye "Electric Current" and caught up on notes. Students were also given an opportunity to work on quiz corrections, which were due at the end of the hour today.
Spanish: A review packet for 2.2 test was passed out today and is due by Wednesday. The 2.2 test is this Wednesday, February 29th.
Humanities: Students received test grades, reviewed chapter 11 and discussed current events in class. No homework.
ELA: Students worked on their reading, chapter questions, and vocabulary for TKM Chapters 16-18. Packet section due on Friday - I am at meetings on Thursday. Don't forget tomorrow bring a bagged lunch as we are going to the "Red Tails" Movie and will return after lunch. Writer's Workshop: Persuasive Research - 12-20 note cards with a fact each are due by Wednesday. I will be checking for notes before we begin our next step in organization.
Tech (Kennedy): Module one was due prior to break, but I extended the due date to today. We started Module 2 and all tasks and forums are due by Wednesday. Mrs. Weiss will be in class on Thursday to distribute Career Cruising passwords and logins. We will be using this online program for all of the projects coming up so please check it out with your student.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on lesson 5.4. Homework is worksheet 5.4, #17-25 and 27. Quiz on 5.1 - 5.4 is on Thursday.
Algebra (Graham): We did an experiment today to show exponential growth. Homework was a 1/2 sheet review of section 8.3.
Technology (Graham): There are only 2 more work days left for the "Lesson" projects. The projects are due on Friday!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, February 17
Have a wonderful week off next week!
Science: Completed investigation 14-A (Voltage and current in series and parallel circuits) and worked on quiz corrections. Quiz corrections are due on Monday, February 27, click here for the quiz correction sheet.
Geometry: Investigated medians of trapezoids using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Click here for an applet to further investigate this theorem Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes. The chapter 8 test will be Friday, March 2.
Spanish I: Your 2.2 unit test will be on Wednesday, February 29th. Your 2.2 vocab quiz will need to be taken any day from Monday, February 26th-Friday, march 2nd. Take home all your study packets to be ready for these assessments.
ELA: Students took their TKM chapters 10-15 quiz. We then had time to work on our Persuasive Research papers. Students should have 12-20 note cards with facts about their topic. When we return we will be formulating a thesis statement and organizing our facts into an outline.
Tech (Kennedy): We had a scare with Moodle not working....but we got it back :) Module 1 Part 2 should be complete by the time we return from break.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 11, corrected tests and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a wonderful break.
Algebra (Graham): Classwork was front side of a worksheet simplifying exponents. If the work wasn't finished in class, then it is homework. Have a great break!
Technology (Graham): Lesson projects are due March 2. Have a great break!
Science: Completed investigation 14-A (Voltage and current in series and parallel circuits) and worked on quiz corrections. Quiz corrections are due on Monday, February 27, click here for the quiz correction sheet.
Geometry: Investigated medians of trapezoids using Cabri Jr. on the graphing calculators. Click here for an applet to further investigate this theorem Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes. The chapter 8 test will be Friday, March 2.
Spanish I: Your 2.2 unit test will be on Wednesday, February 29th. Your 2.2 vocab quiz will need to be taken any day from Monday, February 26th-Friday, march 2nd. Take home all your study packets to be ready for these assessments.
ELA: Students took their TKM chapters 10-15 quiz. We then had time to work on our Persuasive Research papers. Students should have 12-20 note cards with facts about their topic. When we return we will be formulating a thesis statement and organizing our facts into an outline.
Tech (Kennedy): We had a scare with Moodle not working....but we got it back :) Module 1 Part 2 should be complete by the time we return from break.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 11, corrected tests and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a wonderful break.
Algebra (Graham): Classwork was front side of a worksheet simplifying exponents. If the work wasn't finished in class, then it is homework. Have a great break!
Technology (Graham): Lesson projects are due March 2. Have a great break!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16
Science: Today we worked on investigation 14-A (building series and parallel circuits and measuring current and voltage in these circuits). Quizzes will be returned tomorrow. No homework.
Geometry: Went over the 8.4 worksheet and took the 8.1-8.4 quiz. Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes.
ELA: Students discussed TKM chapters 13-15 and completed their packets. I then allowed them time to study their vocabulary words for tomorrow as the quiz is for Chapters 10-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued on in Module 1 Part 2. After reading articles and viewing more videos they commented on safety concerns related to internet use.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Homework is worksheet 5.3, # 1-23 odds.
Spanish I: Study your written answers and your questions for the 2.2 test.
Algebra (Graham): Homework p. 515 (3-48 multiples of 3)
Technology (Graham): Moodle: Module 1 Globalization questions are due tomorrow.
Geometry: Went over the 8.4 worksheet and took the 8.1-8.4 quiz. Homework is to complete the 8.5 notes.
ELA: Students discussed TKM chapters 13-15 and completed their packets. I then allowed them time to study their vocabulary words for tomorrow as the quiz is for Chapters 10-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students continued on in Module 1 Part 2. After reading articles and viewing more videos they commented on safety concerns related to internet use.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Homework is worksheet 5.3, # 1-23 odds.
Spanish I: Study your written answers and your questions for the 2.2 test.
Algebra (Graham): Homework p. 515 (3-48 multiples of 3)
Technology (Graham): Moodle: Module 1 Globalization questions are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15
Permission slips for the February 28th field-trip to see "Red Tails" are due on Friday to your 1st hour teacher!
Science: Took the electricity quiz, no homework. We will be building parallel and series circuits tomorrow and Friday in class.
Geometry: Went over the 8.3 worksheet and took notes on 8.4 (rhombuses, rectangles & squares). 8.4 worksheet is homework, 8.1-8.4 quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Today we worked with adding and subtracting fractions. This should be review. Homework is worksheet 5.2, 1 - 29 odds, 60 and 31.
ELA: Students reviewed evaluating websites and using Easybib.com for their bibliography. We then concentrated on getting 12-20 facts down on note cards. We will organize them after break. Homework: Chapters 13-15 packet due tomorrow. Quiz on TKM chap 10-15 and vocabulary on Friday.
Tech (Kennedy): Module 1 Part 2 graphic organizer due today and students will begin the second assignment today, Cyber communication and examples and benefits of Internet use in school.
Spanish I: No home work today
Algebra (Graham): We finished up properties of exponents today. Homework is from section 8.3 page 506. 4th hour had problems 28-42 evens. 7th hour problems 12-42 evens.
Technology (Graham): Students are working on their "Teach a Lesson" projects (which are due March 2). I am really impressed so far. We also watched a video clip and read an article on Globalization. Answers to questions pertaining to those are due on Friday. (Article and questions can be found on Moodle, Module 1).
Science: Took the electricity quiz, no homework. We will be building parallel and series circuits tomorrow and Friday in class.
Geometry: Went over the 8.3 worksheet and took notes on 8.4 (rhombuses, rectangles & squares). 8.4 worksheet is homework, 8.1-8.4 quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Today we worked with adding and subtracting fractions. This should be review. Homework is worksheet 5.2, 1 - 29 odds, 60 and 31.
ELA: Students reviewed evaluating websites and using Easybib.com for their bibliography. We then concentrated on getting 12-20 facts down on note cards. We will organize them after break. Homework: Chapters 13-15 packet due tomorrow. Quiz on TKM chap 10-15 and vocabulary on Friday.
Tech (Kennedy): Module 1 Part 2 graphic organizer due today and students will begin the second assignment today, Cyber communication and examples and benefits of Internet use in school.
Spanish I: No home work today
Algebra (Graham): We finished up properties of exponents today. Homework is from section 8.3 page 506. 4th hour had problems 28-42 evens. 7th hour problems 12-42 evens.
Technology (Graham): Students are working on their "Teach a Lesson" projects (which are due March 2). I am really impressed so far. We also watched a video clip and read an article on Globalization. Answers to questions pertaining to those are due on Friday. (Article and questions can be found on Moodle, Module 1).
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 14
Science: Students used the jigsaw method to take notes on pages 318-320 & 323-325 (series & parallel circuits). Quiz tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 worksheet and completed teh 8.3 notes (proving quadrilaterals are parallelograms). 8.3 worksheet is homework. 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
Humanities: Students took chapter 10 test in class today. No homework. I will be attending a conference at Oakland Schools tomorrow. If you have any questions, I will be returning on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Spanish I: Ex 16 and 17 pg 136. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students began making note cards for their Persuasive Research paper. The COW worked well for us and we got some great information to back up our opinions. For a good solid argument I am expecting students to have 12-20 note cards for their project. Homework: TKM Chapters 13-15 and packet due Thursday. Friday quiz is chapters 10-15 (two weeks worth of chapters and vocabulary). FYI: I am still open at lunch for students to use the listening stations, I have only had two days with students taking advantage of this opportunity.
Tech (Kennedy): Moodle assignment M1P1 Technology Essay was due today. We began reviewing basic Technology terminology and the chart for M1P2 is due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): We spent the hour going over 8.1 and 8.2. Our homework is 8.2 (evens). Also, I gave them a half sheet of challenge problems to do. This is tough stuff. Students are going to need to spend time on this!
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 worksheet and completed teh 8.3 notes (proving quadrilaterals are parallelograms). 8.3 worksheet is homework. 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
Humanities: Students took chapter 10 test in class today. No homework. I will be attending a conference at Oakland Schools tomorrow. If you have any questions, I will be returning on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Spanish I: Ex 16 and 17 pg 136. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students began making note cards for their Persuasive Research paper. The COW worked well for us and we got some great information to back up our opinions. For a good solid argument I am expecting students to have 12-20 note cards for their project. Homework: TKM Chapters 13-15 and packet due Thursday. Friday quiz is chapters 10-15 (two weeks worth of chapters and vocabulary). FYI: I am still open at lunch for students to use the listening stations, I have only had two days with students taking advantage of this opportunity.
Tech (Kennedy): Moodle assignment M1P1 Technology Essay was due today. We began reviewing basic Technology terminology and the chart for M1P2 is due tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): We spent the hour going over 8.1 and 8.2. Our homework is 8.2 (evens). Also, I gave them a half sheet of challenge problems to do. This is tough stuff. Students are going to need to spend time on this!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 13
WEAR RED, PINK, OR PURPLE tomorrow for Valentine's Day Spirit Points.
Science: Practiced calculating Ohm's Law (Click here for more practice!) and watched on quick on video on Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms) and started discussing 8.3. Homework is 8.2 worksheet, 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
ELA: Students were given the hour to read TKM chapters 13-15 and complete the chapter section of their packet. Chapters 13-15 are due Thursday. Homework: Read and complete chapters 13-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students were given the time to review and complete their Moodle assignment on Globalization - M1P1 - and their typing test was checked from Friday. All previous posts and assignments are due by the end of the hour.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their Chapter 4 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students worked on a study guide for the chapter 10 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Study guide with sample essay answers is attached.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Page 498 11-33 odd
Algebra (Graham) We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.
Technology (Graham): The new project was introduced today. Students are asked to create a lesson for any subject using technology. We discussed multiple-intelligences and the need to address them in this project. The project is due March 2.
Science: Practiced calculating Ohm's Law (Click here for more practice!) and watched on quick on video on Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law worksheet is homework. We will have a quiz on Wednesday.
Geometry: Went over the 8.2 notes (properties of parallelograms) and started discussing 8.3. Homework is 8.2 worksheet, 8.1-8.4 quiz on Thursday.
ELA: Students were given the hour to read TKM chapters 13-15 and complete the chapter section of their packet. Chapters 13-15 are due Thursday. Homework: Read and complete chapters 13-15.
Tech (Kennedy): Students were given the time to review and complete their Moodle assignment on Globalization - M1P1 - and their typing test was checked from Friday. All previous posts and assignments are due by the end of the hour.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their Chapter 4 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students worked on a study guide for the chapter 10 test tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test. Study guide with sample essay answers is attached.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Page 498 11-33 odd
Algebra (Graham) We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.
Technology (Graham): The new project was introduced today. Students are asked to create a lesson for any subject using technology. We discussed multiple-intelligences and the need to address them in this project. The project is due March 2.
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