Geometry: Took the chapter 10 test, no homework.
Science: Finished presenting projects, started our next unit on Waves and Sound with an activity observing the motion of a pendulum.
ELA: Due to the afternoon being devoted to such a worth cause "March Miracles" we spent the morning classes making sure all Persuasive Research Projects were in, and all TKM packets were up to date. The completed packet is due Wednesday, March 28th for a Summative Assessment grade (easy A!) Don't forget the one (1) AR quiz due for this marking period....that is also due by Wednesday, March 28th. The Marking period ends on March 29th and I have to have all my data in for class rankings and 9th grade English recommendations. TKM final projects were handed out yesterday, this project is due April 13th.
Tech: Students are still working on their Family Budget. I may be extending the due date to after break, as we have some students almost done with the whole project and some students that haven't finished their Investigate....ugh!
Spanish I: Students who had Spanish today received the 2.3 study guide. It is on my blog sraroth.blogspot.com
Pre-Algebra: We started to talk about similar and congruent figures. No homework.
Algebra (Graham): 4th hour only - section 9.4 Zero-Product Property. Homework: Finish wkst 9.2,9.3,9.4 (#19-24)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday, March 21
8th Grade Trip information meeting tonight at 7:00! Click here for a copy of the permission slip.
Science: Presented "What is Safe" projects today, no homework!
Geometry: Went over the chapter 10 practice test, students need to take their time with quadratics and remember to CHECK THEIR ANSWERS! Chapter 10 test tomorrow.
Spanish I: Exs 18 and 19 pg 158. Due tomorrow
Algebra (Graham): Quiz today. No homework.
Technology (Graham): Investigation portion of our Family Budget Project was due today. We are starting to work on our Design section. We are deciding how to present our findings.
ELA: I am back, sick, but back. Students had chapters 25-27 due last week and chapters 26-31 due for today. Many had taken advantage of my being out sick for two days and completed the book, others did not. We will hold class discussion for 26-31 tomorrow and I will accept late packets for 85% tomorrow as well. TKM final project choices were handed out - attached is the sheet. I'm working my way through grading Persuasive Research Projects, as I get them graded they will be entered into the grade-book, so please check online for updated grades.
Tech: Students checked their Investigate in and I gave them direction as to what thier next step would be. Plan/Design is due tomorrow, we will start presenting projects on Monday, March 26th (voluntary only) and continue through next week. Projects will be considered late on Tuesday if a student is not ready to present. Copy of the Design Folder packet is attached.
Science: Presented "What is Safe" projects today, no homework!
Geometry: Went over the chapter 10 practice test, students need to take their time with quadratics and remember to CHECK THEIR ANSWERS! Chapter 10 test tomorrow.
Spanish I: Exs 18 and 19 pg 158. Due tomorrow
Algebra (Graham): Quiz today. No homework.
Technology (Graham): Investigation portion of our Family Budget Project was due today. We are starting to work on our Design section. We are deciding how to present our findings.
ELA: I am back, sick, but back. Students had chapters 25-27 due last week and chapters 26-31 due for today. Many had taken advantage of my being out sick for two days and completed the book, others did not. We will hold class discussion for 26-31 tomorrow and I will accept late packets for 85% tomorrow as well. TKM final project choices were handed out - attached is the sheet. I'm working my way through grading Persuasive Research Projects, as I get them graded they will be entered into the grade-book, so please check online for updated grades.
Tech: Students checked their Investigate in and I gave them direction as to what thier next step would be. Plan/Design is due tomorrow, we will start presenting projects on Monday, March 26th (voluntary only) and continue through next week. Projects will be considered late on Tuesday if a student is not ready to present. Copy of the Design Folder packet is attached.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday, March 20
Science: Last project work day for "What is Safe?" project. Paper and circuit are due tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the 10.7 homework and worked on the chapter 10 practice test. Practice test is homework, chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Spanish I: The sentences from the vocabulary packet handed out last week are due tomorrow.
Humanities: Students turned in homework folders, took a chapter 12 post test and worked on 13.1 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 13.1 section assessment. As I will be out of the building for a district conference tomorrow, current events are due Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on proportions today. Homework is worksheet 6.2, evens.
Algebra (Graham): Quiz tomorrow!!
Technology (Graham): Investigation due tomorrow!!
Geometry: Went over the 10.7 homework and worked on the chapter 10 practice test. Practice test is homework, chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Spanish I: The sentences from the vocabulary packet handed out last week are due tomorrow.
Humanities: Students turned in homework folders, took a chapter 12 post test and worked on 13.1 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 13.1 section assessment. As I will be out of the building for a district conference tomorrow, current events are due Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We worked on proportions today. Homework is worksheet 6.2, evens.
Algebra (Graham): Quiz tomorrow!!
Technology (Graham): Investigation due tomorrow!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, March 19
Students were given copies of the 8th grade trip permission slip. The signed permission slip with payment is due by Wednesday, March 28. Family informational meeting is this Wednesday at 7:00.
Science: Project work day, final papers and projects are due on Wednesday, March 21. Click here for a copy of the rubric.
Geometry: Went over the 10.6 assignment and 10.7 notes (writing equations for and graphing circles). 10.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 6 today. We worked on rates and ratios. Homework is worksheet 6.1 evens. Students had some time to work on this in class.
Humanities: Students checked 12.4, reviewed chapter 12 and began to work on an answer to the question "Was Jackson a good president?" The answer is to be a minimum of three paragraphs and must include evidence from the text. Homework is to answer the question and study for the chapter 12 post test. The essay question for the post test is attached.
Spanish I: We did exs 15, 16 and 17 pg 157. Due tomorrow.
Science: Project work day, final papers and projects are due on Wednesday, March 21. Click here for a copy of the rubric.
Geometry: Went over the 10.6 assignment and 10.7 notes (writing equations for and graphing circles). 10.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 10 test is Thursday.
Pre-Algebra: We started chapter 6 today. We worked on rates and ratios. Homework is worksheet 6.1 evens. Students had some time to work on this in class.
Humanities: Students checked 12.4, reviewed chapter 12 and began to work on an answer to the question "Was Jackson a good president?" The answer is to be a minimum of three paragraphs and must include evidence from the text. Homework is to answer the question and study for the chapter 12 post test. The essay question for the post test is attached.
Spanish I: We did exs 15, 16 and 17 pg 157. Due tomorrow.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Friday, March 16
Spanish: 67 Spanish I students are bound for Chicago!! Remaining students will work on making a short commercial skit in Spanish :-)
Geometry: Graphing calculator activity, 10.6 worksheet is homework for Monday. Chapter 10 test is Thursday, March 22.
Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" is due on Wednesday, March 21.
Pre-Algebra: We had very few students today due to the field trip. We played some math games. No homework.
Humanities: It was great seeing everybody at conferences. Students shared current events and watched a video on Andrew Jackson. Homework is to complete 12.4 free choice by Monday
Geometry: Graphing calculator activity, 10.6 worksheet is homework for Monday. Chapter 10 test is Thursday, March 22.
Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" is due on Wednesday, March 21.
Pre-Algebra: We had very few students today due to the field trip. We played some math games. No homework.
Humanities: It was great seeing everybody at conferences. Students shared current events and watched a video on Andrew Jackson. Homework is to complete 12.4 free choice by Monday
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Thursday, March 15
Humanities: Students were introduced and worked on 12.4 in text. 12.4 free choice is due Monday. We will have a post test on chapter 12 on Tuesday. Students should have a copy of the pre-test to study. The essay question is attached.
Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" project due on Wednesday, March 21
Algebra (Graham): Only saw 4th hour today. We discussed 9.2 and 9.3, multiplying polynomials. We learned FOIL and made up a chant with hand motions...so ask your child about that. I'm sure they would love to show it to you ;) No homework.
Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" project due on Wednesday, March 21
Algebra (Graham): Only saw 4th hour today. We discussed 9.2 and 9.3, multiplying polynomials. We learned FOIL and made up a chant with hand motions...so ask your child about that. I'm sure they would love to show it to you ;) No homework.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Pi Day (3.14)
Science: Project work day, "What is Safe?" project and paper due on Wednesday, March 21.
Geometry: Celebrated Pi Day, congratulations to our memorization winners, Ari Dubrinsky (327 digits of pi) and Leah Pernick (168 digits of pi)! Homework is to complete the 10.6 worksheet from yesterday. Chapter 10 test is on Thursday, March 22.
Pre-Algebra: We celebrated Pi Day. We measured many circular objects to find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter. Happy Pi Day. No homework!
ELA: Students spent the hour cleaning up their Persuasive Research Project, typing and printing final drafts, and/or working on their TKM Packet for chapters 19-24. Research Paper packet is in this order:
1. Rubric
2. Outline
3. 1st Draft
4. 2nd Draft
5. Peer Review
6. Final Draft
7. Bibliography
Phew! Big project, but we have been working on it step by step together, everyone should be ready to turn in their work either tomorrow or Friday (if they aren't going to Chicago).
Tech: All work day for our Investigate for our Family Budget....a few students have already turned in their Investigate for checking....moving right along
Humanities: Students reviewed 12.3 and shared current events in class. No homework.
Algebra (Graham) Pi Day activities. No homework.
Technology (Graham): Investigation portion of Family Budget is due next Wednesday.
Geometry: Celebrated Pi Day, congratulations to our memorization winners, Ari Dubrinsky (327 digits of pi) and Leah Pernick (168 digits of pi)! Homework is to complete the 10.6 worksheet from yesterday. Chapter 10 test is on Thursday, March 22.
Pre-Algebra: We celebrated Pi Day. We measured many circular objects to find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter. Happy Pi Day. No homework!
ELA: Students spent the hour cleaning up their Persuasive Research Project, typing and printing final drafts, and/or working on their TKM Packet for chapters 19-24. Research Paper packet is in this order:
1. Rubric
2. Outline
3. 1st Draft
4. 2nd Draft
5. Peer Review
6. Final Draft
7. Bibliography
Phew! Big project, but we have been working on it step by step together, everyone should be ready to turn in their work either tomorrow or Friday (if they aren't going to Chicago).
Tech: All work day for our Investigate for our Family Budget....a few students have already turned in their Investigate for checking....moving right along
Humanities: Students reviewed 12.3 and shared current events in class. No homework.
Algebra (Graham) Pi Day activities. No homework.
Technology (Graham): Investigation portion of Family Budget is due next Wednesday.
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