The mathematics department book drive starts this week, click here for a copy of the flier.
Geometry: Went over the 12.7 homework and began working on the chapter 12 practice test. The practice test is homework. The chapter 12 test is Wednesday.
Science: Peer reviewied the I-Search instrument research papers. Click here for a copy of the rubric. Final drafts are due on Thursday, May 3.
Algebra (Hill): Worksheet 10.7b problems 4-28 multiples of 4.
Humanities: Students checked 17.1 and were introduced to 17.2 in class. Homework is to complete 17.2 free choice.
ELA: Students were given the time to read their Historical Fiction books. 3rd chapter section is due this week.
Tech: Students worked on gathering pictures and interviews for their 8th Grade Video
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Friday, April 27
Geometry: Went over the 12.6 homework and 12.7 notes (similiar solids). Homework is 12.7 worksheet, chapter 12 test is Wednesday, May 2.
Science: Worked on rough drafts of the I-Search instrument research project. Peer review is Monday, April 30 and final drafts are due on Thursday, May 3. The Waves & Sound unit test is scheduled for Monday, May 7.
ELA: Students discussed their second chapter section for their Historical Fiction books. Book clubs seem to be going well.
Tech: The 8th Grade Video is up and running, the students seem so excited about this project, I am looking forward to the end result.
Spanish I: Practice the oral and writing prompts for the 3.1 test on Monday, May 7th. The vocab packet is due this Monday, April 30th
Algebra (Graham): Introduced our last Quadratic Form-Vertex form. Homework: wkst 10.5 extension (evens only)
Technology (Graham): We are making great progress on our webpages. They are due May 18.
Science: Worked on rough drafts of the I-Search instrument research project. Peer review is Monday, April 30 and final drafts are due on Thursday, May 3. The Waves & Sound unit test is scheduled for Monday, May 7.
ELA: Students discussed their second chapter section for their Historical Fiction books. Book clubs seem to be going well.
Tech: The 8th Grade Video is up and running, the students seem so excited about this project, I am looking forward to the end result.
Spanish I: Practice the oral and writing prompts for the 3.1 test on Monday, May 7th. The vocab packet is due this Monday, April 30th
Algebra (Graham): Introduced our last Quadratic Form-Vertex form. Homework: wkst 10.5 extension (evens only)
Technology (Graham): We are making great progress on our webpages. They are due May 18.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thursday, April 25
Geometry: Today we went over the notes for 12.6 (surface area and volume of spheres). Homework is the 12.6 worksheet. Chapter 12 test will be Wednesday, May 2.
Science: Worked on the I-Search instrument researc project. Rough drafts are due for peer review on Monday. Click here for a rough draft planner sheet.
Spanish I: You need to make a first draft for the written part of the test. This is due tomorrow or you will get a 0.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Finish the 10.5 extensions worksheet.
Pre-Algebra: We started our unit on linear equations. Homework is worksheet 8.1, #3-6,7,9,11,13.
Science: Worked on the I-Search instrument researc project. Rough drafts are due for peer review on Monday. Click here for a rough draft planner sheet.
Spanish I: You need to make a first draft for the written part of the test. This is due tomorrow or you will get a 0.
Algebra (Hill): Homework: Finish the 10.5 extensions worksheet.
Pre-Algebra: We started our unit on linear equations. Homework is worksheet 8.1, #3-6,7,9,11,13.
Algebra (Graham): Finished up completing the square. Assignment p.666 (12-44 evens not
42). Watch Mrs. Graham's video here!
Technology (Graham): Worked on web pages. Web sites are due May 18!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wednesday, April 25
The MYP math classes are having a book drive! Please see the attached flyer.
Geometry: Did an activity to investigate the volume of pyramids and cones and how it relates to the volume of prisms and cylinders. 12.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 12 Test is Wednesday, May 2.
Science: Continued working on the I-Search instrument research project. Peer review will be on Monday, Apri. 30.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their chapter 6 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students continued to work on chapter 16 assessment in class. Homework is to complete the chapter assessment and a current event for tomorrow.
Spanish I: Vocabulary packet and sentences on new words from 3.1. This packet will be due Monday, April 30th.
ELA: Students were given the class period to read their Historical Fiction books, read AR books, and take AR quizzes. Tomorrow will be a review of Pronouns. Friday is reserved for Book Clubs.
Tech: Our 8th Grade Video is on its way, we are hoping to have any information gathered by next Friday, May 4th so we can move on to create the time lines in Windows Movie Maker (the program we have access to). I am in contact with Ringside, a local production company I have worked with in the past, to discuss the burning of DVDs.
Algebra (Graham): We had lots of questions on the homework from last night. We spent time answering questions. We started section 10.5 (completing the square). After we did 2 problems, their assignment is to complete the notes for 10.5.
Technology (Graham): The kids did a fabulous job working with the 5th grade classes. I was impressed by their focus, leadership, and compassion.
Geometry: Did an activity to investigate the volume of pyramids and cones and how it relates to the volume of prisms and cylinders. 12.5 worksheet is homework. Chapter 12 Test is Wednesday, May 2.
Science: Continued working on the I-Search instrument research project. Peer review will be on Monday, Apri. 30.
Pre-Algebra: Students took their chapter 6 test. No homework.
Humanities: Students continued to work on chapter 16 assessment in class. Homework is to complete the chapter assessment and a current event for tomorrow.
Spanish I: Vocabulary packet and sentences on new words from 3.1. This packet will be due Monday, April 30th.
ELA: Students were given the class period to read their Historical Fiction books, read AR books, and take AR quizzes. Tomorrow will be a review of Pronouns. Friday is reserved for Book Clubs.
Tech: Our 8th Grade Video is on its way, we are hoping to have any information gathered by next Friday, May 4th so we can move on to create the time lines in Windows Movie Maker (the program we have access to). I am in contact with Ringside, a local production company I have worked with in the past, to discuss the burning of DVDs.
Algebra (Graham): We had lots of questions on the homework from last night. We spent time answering questions. We started section 10.5 (completing the square). After we did 2 problems, their assignment is to complete the notes for 10.5.
Technology (Graham): The kids did a fabulous job working with the 5th grade classes. I was impressed by their focus, leadership, and compassion.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Wednesday, April 24
Geometry: Went over the 12.3 homework and took the quiz on 12.1-12.4. Homework is to complete the 12.5 notes.
Science: Began researching for the I-Search project, we will work on this for the remainder of the week. Rough drafts for peer review are due on Monday, April 30.
Algebra (Hill): Homework page 655 in the textbook 4-48 multiples of 4
Spanish I: Exs 16 & 17 pg 188. Due tomorrow
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test tomorrow. STUDY.
Pre-Algebra: Students began to work on chapter 16 assessment. Chapter 16 assessment and current events are due Thursday. Homework folders are due Wednesday.
Algebra (Graham): Section 10-4, page 655 (4-48 multiples of 4)
Technology (Graham): Prepared for mentoring session with 5th graders tomorrow. We are helping them with their Pollution projects.
Science: Began researching for the I-Search project, we will work on this for the remainder of the week. Rough drafts for peer review are due on Monday, April 30.
Algebra (Hill): Homework page 655 in the textbook 4-48 multiples of 4
Spanish I: Exs 16 & 17 pg 188. Due tomorrow
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our test tomorrow. STUDY.
Pre-Algebra: Students began to work on chapter 16 assessment. Chapter 16 assessment and current events are due Thursday. Homework folders are due Wednesday.
Algebra (Graham): Section 10-4, page 655 (4-48 multiples of 4)
Technology (Graham): Prepared for mentoring session with 5th graders tomorrow. We are helping them with their Pollution projects.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Monday, April 23
Geometry: Went over the 12.4 homework and took notes on section 12.3 (surface area of pyramids and cones). Homework is the 12.3 worksheet.
Science: Quizzes were returned and students worked on quiz corrections, which are due on Wednesday and must be done on the quiz correction sheet. We also began working in the I-Search research project, which we will be working on for the rest of the week. Peer review for this project will be on Monday, April 30 and the final draft will be due on Thursday, May 3. Sound & Waves unit test is planned for Friday, May 4.
Spanish I: Exs 12, 13 & 14 on pg 186. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students were given the hour to read their next chapter section in a quiet and supportive atmosphere. This allows students to address questions with me in a timely manner, rather than not understand an event or chapter and breeze by it. Homework: Read - remember this marking period a total of 3 AR quizzes are due, our Historical Fiction books count as one.
Tech: We viewed past 8th Grade Videos in prep for creating one of our own. Students who do not want to participate in the video will be given an alternative collaborative project - CyberSafety websites.
Pre-Algebra: We began to review for our chapter 6 test on Wednesday. No homework.
Algebra (Graham): Test on Chapter 10 Part I. No homework.
Technology (Graham): Handed back Family Budget Projects. We are busy making our own websites on a made up business. We are in the beginning stages.
Humanities:Students reviewed 16.1/16.2 and were introduced to 16.3 in class. Homework is to complete 16.3 section assessment.
Science: Quizzes were returned and students worked on quiz corrections, which are due on Wednesday and must be done on the quiz correction sheet. We also began working in the I-Search research project, which we will be working on for the rest of the week. Peer review for this project will be on Monday, April 30 and the final draft will be due on Thursday, May 3. Sound & Waves unit test is planned for Friday, May 4.
Spanish I: Exs 12, 13 & 14 on pg 186. Due tomorrow
ELA: Students were given the hour to read their next chapter section in a quiet and supportive atmosphere. This allows students to address questions with me in a timely manner, rather than not understand an event or chapter and breeze by it. Homework: Read - remember this marking period a total of 3 AR quizzes are due, our Historical Fiction books count as one.
Tech: We viewed past 8th Grade Videos in prep for creating one of our own. Students who do not want to participate in the video will be given an alternative collaborative project - CyberSafety websites.
Pre-Algebra: We began to review for our chapter 6 test on Wednesday. No homework.
Algebra (Graham): Test on Chapter 10 Part I. No homework.
Technology (Graham): Handed back Family Budget Projects. We are busy making our own websites on a made up business. We are in the beginning stages.
Humanities:Students reviewed 16.1/16.2 and were introduced to 16.3 in class. Homework is to complete 16.3 section assessment.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday, April 20
Algebra (Graham): Students took a practice test for Part I Chapter 10 today. They were given the answers at the end of the hour. We have a short test on Monday, very similar to the practice test they took today. Have a good weekend.
Technology (Graham): We took a look at a variety of website for local businesses. We are working towards making our own "pretend" business websites. We are also mentoring Norup's 5th grade classes. We are helping them with research and note taking for their pollution presentations.
Geometry: Went over the 12.2 homework and 12.4 notes (volume of prisms and cylinders). Homework is the 12.4 worksheet, 12.1-12.4 quiz is on Tuesday.
Science: Took notes on sound, pages 447 &454-456.Quizzes will be returned on Monday, and we will also start the research project for our waves and sound unit next week.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a review for there chapter 6 test on Tuesday. We will review on Monday.
Spanish I: Worked on restaurant skits, and made new ones. Practice memorizing your lines for next Friday.
ELA: We held our first "Book Club" session today. The students did such a great job! Performing their duties and having informative and deep conversations about their Civil War Novels! How wonderful! Next week we will continue our Civil War Unit, Monday- reading time, Tuesday - grammar studies, Wednesday - reading time, Thursday - grammar studies & Reader's Journal due, Friday - Book clubs.
Tech - We finished presentations for our Family Budget and had a "down day" the students worked so hard and deserved it!
Technology (Graham): We took a look at a variety of website for local businesses. We are working towards making our own "pretend" business websites. We are also mentoring Norup's 5th grade classes. We are helping them with research and note taking for their pollution presentations.
Geometry: Went over the 12.2 homework and 12.4 notes (volume of prisms and cylinders). Homework is the 12.4 worksheet, 12.1-12.4 quiz is on Tuesday.
Science: Took notes on sound, pages 447 &454-456.Quizzes will be returned on Monday, and we will also start the research project for our waves and sound unit next week.
Pre-Algebra: Students were given a review for there chapter 6 test on Tuesday. We will review on Monday.
Spanish I: Worked on restaurant skits, and made new ones. Practice memorizing your lines for next Friday.
ELA: We held our first "Book Club" session today. The students did such a great job! Performing their duties and having informative and deep conversations about their Civil War Novels! How wonderful! Next week we will continue our Civil War Unit, Monday- reading time, Tuesday - grammar studies, Wednesday - reading time, Thursday - grammar studies & Reader's Journal due, Friday - Book clubs.
Tech - We finished presentations for our Family Budget and had a "down day" the students worked so hard and deserved it!
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