Science: Today we reviewed properties of waves by making gigantic wave posters.
Geometry: Today we completed the 11.5 notes (areas of sectors of circles) and quizzes were returned. 11.5 worksheet is homework and the chapter 11 test will be Monday, April 16.
Spanish I: Work on review worksheet. Due by Wednesday. 2.3 unit test on Wednesday, April 11th
Algebra (Graham): We are reviewing chapter 9 for 2 days. Our test will be this Wednesday.
Technology (Graham): We start presenting our Family Budget project on Wednesday. I am emphasizing polished presentations. I am excited to hear them!
Humanities: Mrs. Weiss presented high school scheduling information in class today. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: We talked about similar figures today. Homework is a worksheet on similar figures (6 questions).
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 29
Humanities: Students checked 14.2, were introduced to 14.3 and began to work on 14.3 in class. The only homework is to finish 14.3 (hopefully you had time to do this in class). Have a wonderful break.
Geometry: Went over the 11.4 worksheet and took a quiz on 11.1-11.4. Homework is to complete the 11.5 notes.
Science: Period & Frequency homework was returned and discussed. Jigsaw notes on pages 434-437. No homework!
Spanish I: Retakes of 2.3 quiz can be taken any day after spring break. The 2.3 exam will be after spring break on Wednesday, April 11th. don't forget to study your writing practice over break, and remember that the answers are on my blog in case you lose your sheet. http://www.sraroth.blogspot.com/
Pre-Algebra: We did scale drawings of candy bars. No homework.
Algebra (Graham): Review day. Worksheet on factoring due on the Monday we return from break.
Technology (Graham): Design Folders were due today.
ELA: We finished watching "To Kill a Mockingbird" the movie. The kids were a little upset at the deletion of some scenes and of some characters. It was neat to hear their response to Robert Duvall as Arthur "Boo" Radley. Talk to your student about this amazing classic, it is something you share now, and if you didn't read it in school I would be more than happy to lend you a copy to you can read it now. TKM final projects are due Friday, April 13th.
Tech: Students are working diligently on Family Budget projects. We will begin presenting on Wednesday, April 11th.
Geometry: Went over the 11.4 worksheet and took a quiz on 11.1-11.4. Homework is to complete the 11.5 notes.
Science: Period & Frequency homework was returned and discussed. Jigsaw notes on pages 434-437. No homework!
Spanish I: Retakes of 2.3 quiz can be taken any day after spring break. The 2.3 exam will be after spring break on Wednesday, April 11th. don't forget to study your writing practice over break, and remember that the answers are on my blog in case you lose your sheet. http://www.sraroth.blogspot.com/
Pre-Algebra: We did scale drawings of candy bars. No homework.
Algebra (Graham): Review day. Worksheet on factoring due on the Monday we return from break.
Technology (Graham): Design Folders were due today.
ELA: We finished watching "To Kill a Mockingbird" the movie. The kids were a little upset at the deletion of some scenes and of some characters. It was neat to hear their response to Robert Duvall as Arthur "Boo" Radley. Talk to your student about this amazing classic, it is something you share now, and if you didn't read it in school I would be more than happy to lend you a copy to you can read it now. TKM final projects are due Friday, April 13th.
Tech: Students are working diligently on Family Budget projects. We will begin presenting on Wednesday, April 11th.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Science: Investigation 20-A (characteristics of waves) was completed in class today. Lab corrections are due tomorrow if students want them to make it on the 3rd card marking period report card.
Geometry: Went over the 11.3 homework and 11.4 notes (Arc lengths). Homework is the 11.4 worksheet, 11.1-11.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): Review of factoring day. Assignment homework 9.6-9.8 due the Monday we return from break.
Technology (Graham): Design Folder due tomorrow.
ELA: Students handed in their TKM novel packets, this was entered as a Test or Summative Assessment. We continued through our viewing and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird the movie. The students are doing a great job of picking out the differences between the book and the movie. TKM final projects are due April 13th, we will have a day or two of work days when we return from break, but don't depend on those days.
Tech: Another work day on our Family Budget project.
Pre-Algebra: Quiz today. No homework.
Spanish I: Exercises 1,2,3,& 4 pgs 164-165 are due tomorrow.
Humanities: Students checked 14.1, discussed 14.2, shared current events and began to work on 14.2 free choice in class. 14.2 free choice is homework.
Geometry: Went over the 11.3 homework and 11.4 notes (Arc lengths). Homework is the 11.4 worksheet, 11.1-11.4 quiz tomorrow.
Algebra (Graham): Review of factoring day. Assignment homework 9.6-9.8 due the Monday we return from break.
Technology (Graham): Design Folder due tomorrow.
ELA: Students handed in their TKM novel packets, this was entered as a Test or Summative Assessment. We continued through our viewing and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird the movie. The students are doing a great job of picking out the differences between the book and the movie. TKM final projects are due April 13th, we will have a day or two of work days when we return from break, but don't depend on those days.
Tech: Another work day on our Family Budget project.
Pre-Algebra: Quiz today. No homework.
Spanish I: Exercises 1,2,3,& 4 pgs 164-165 are due tomorrow.
Humanities: Students checked 14.1, discussed 14.2, shared current events and began to work on 14.2 free choice in class. 14.2 free choice is homework.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, March 27
Humanities: Students reviewed big ideas for chapter 13, checked 13.4 and began to work on notes for 14.1 in class. 14.1 notes and current events are due tomorrow.
Geometry: Went over 11.2 homework and 11.3 notes (Perimeter and Area of similar figures). 11.3 worksheet is homework.
Science: Went over notes from yesterday and discussed frequency and period. Frequency and Period worksheet is homework. All labs have were returned and corrections are due before vacation!
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lessons 6.1 - 6.4.
Algebra (Hill): Page 621 (1, 5, 15, 22, 28 & 33)
Geometry: Went over 11.2 homework and 11.3 notes (Perimeter and Area of similar figures). 11.3 worksheet is homework.
Science: Went over notes from yesterday and discussed frequency and period. Frequency and Period worksheet is homework. All labs have were returned and corrections are due before vacation!
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lessons 6.1 - 6.4.
Algebra (Hill): Page 621 (1, 5, 15, 22, 28 & 33)
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 26
Geometry: Checked 11.1 homework and took notes on 11.2. Homework is 11.2 worksheet, 11.1-11.4 quiz is Thursday.
Science: Took notes on harmonic motion.
Pre-Algebra: Today we continued to work on similar and congruent figures. Homework is worksheet 6.4, #1-12.
Algebra (Graham): Factoring!! Homework 9.5 (all)
Algebra (Hill): Finish the even problems in your 9.6-9.8 worksheet. If you are having trouble factoring quadratics with grouping section 9.6 in the online textbook offers additional interactive examples.
Science: Took notes on harmonic motion.
Pre-Algebra: Today we continued to work on similar and congruent figures. Homework is worksheet 6.4, #1-12.
Algebra (Graham): Factoring!! Homework 9.5 (all)
Algebra (Hill): Finish the even problems in your 9.6-9.8 worksheet. If you are having trouble factoring quadratics with grouping section 9.6 in the online textbook offers additional interactive examples.
Technology (Graham): Design Folders for Family Budget unit are due on Thursday.
Humanities: Students checked chapter 12 post test, reviewed chapter 13 and worked on 13.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 13.4 guided notes.
Spanish I: Finish the packet on practice writing for the 2.e exam. This is due tomorrow.
ELA: Students were given time to nail down their final TKM project, make sure that they have their TKM packet complete (due Wednesday, 3/28 for a Summative Assessment). Tomorrow is movie day! We will start watching the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" with Gregory Peck as Atticus...so excited.
Tech- Design for The Family Budget is due tomorrow. Create is due by April 9th. We will begin showing projects when we return from break.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Friday, March 23
Science: Completed investigation 19-A, observing pendulums and harmonic motion.
Geometry: Went over the Chapter 10 test and took notes on 11.1 (area of parallelograms and triangles). 11.1 worksheet is homework.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on similar figures. Homework is a worksheet #7 - 12.
Humanities: Students shared current events, reviewed 13.1/13.2 and worked on 13.3 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 13.3 section assessment.
Spanish I: We began to review the writing practice for the 2.3 exam. The worksheet is on my blog: www.sraroth.blogspot.com
Art 7/8: Clay tiles have been fired and students have started the glazing process.
Advanced Art grade 8: Colored pastel fruit bowls continued.
Algebra (Graham): Zero-Product Property. Homework 9.4 worksheet
Technology (Graham): Family Budget folders are due next Thursday (3/29)
Geometry: Went over the Chapter 10 test and took notes on 11.1 (area of parallelograms and triangles). 11.1 worksheet is homework.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to work on similar figures. Homework is a worksheet #7 - 12.
Humanities: Students shared current events, reviewed 13.1/13.2 and worked on 13.3 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 13.3 section assessment.
Spanish I: We began to review the writing practice for the 2.3 exam. The worksheet is on my blog: www.sraroth.blogspot.com
Art 7/8: Clay tiles have been fired and students have started the glazing process.
Advanced Art grade 8: Colored pastel fruit bowls continued.
Algebra (Graham): Zero-Product Property. Homework 9.4 worksheet
Technology (Graham): Family Budget folders are due next Thursday (3/29)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Thursday, March 22
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)
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)
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