Wednesday, January 16

Mrs. Petersen & Mrs. Graham are at a math conference at Oakland Schools today.

Science: Read and took notes on pages 91-95 (simple machines and mechanical advantage). Homework is the Work/Mechanical Advantage worksheet, which must be completed on a separate sheet of paper with great short answers (#1 a-e) or problem solving boxes (#2-8).

Geometry: Took notes on section 7.1 (Pythagorean theorem), homework is the 7.1 worksheet. Friday will be a project work day for the Kitchen Geometry Project, which is now due on Friday, January 25.

Humanities: Students reviewed 7.4 and worked on chapter 7 assessment in class. Chapter 7 assessment and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due Friday.

Spanish: Write the practice essay for the midterm next week. Due tomorrow.

Course 3: We started our unit on Linear equations today. It is the basic foundation for algebra. Homework is worksheet 11.1, #1-5, 10-13. 5th hour-We took our chapter 6 test today. No homework.

ELA - Students corrected each other's Grammar packet from Monday or worked on the packet if they did not complete it. We then had a lesson on Direct and Indirect Objects. Attached is the entire first chapter of the grammar book.  Monday's assignment was lessons 1.5-1.7, yesterday's assignment was 1.8, today's assignment is 1.9, and tomorrow's will be 1.10. I'm sorry for the large file but do not have easy access to a scanner to separate the lessons. Homework - finish Grammar 1.9, Journal entry #54, READ!

DEADLINES -

Tuesday, Jan 22 - Last day to take AR Quizzes

Wednesday, Jan 23 - Journal turn in for 2nd card marking a minimum of 56 entries.

Tuesday, January 15

Geometry: Completed an activity to investigate what Pythagorean Theorem MEANS. Homework is to begin working on the kitchen scale drawing. Final project due date has been changed to Friday, January 25 (1/2 day, we will have breakfast along with project presentations). 

Science: Completed Investigation 3-B and went over the Potential & Kinetic Energy Homework Assignment.

Spanish I: Work on the practice worksheets for the midterm.

Course 3: Today we took the chapter 6 test.  5th hour reviewed.  Their test is tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra: Dividing fractions.  Homework:  5.5B (evens). Quiz corrections are due on Wednesday and Problem Solving packet is due on Friday.

Algebra: Chapter 5 test today.  No official homework, but I did offer an extra credit opportunity which is due next week Thursday.

Humanities: Students checked 7.4 section assessment and reviewed 7.2 and 7.3 in class today.Homework is to complete chapter 7 assessment by Thursday.

ELA - students handed in their packets from yesterday and moved on to Subject Complements (Chapter 1 Lesson 8).  I am working on scanning all of the lessons so they can be posted online, due to the heavy grading load of the Literary Essay and the out of class responsibilities, I have been unable to complete this task.  Please be patient.  If your student is absent have them pick up a packet from the "slots" inside my door.  Sorry for the inconvenience and lack of digital resources :) Homework - finish Grammar 1.8, Journal entry #53, READ! DEADLINES - Tuesday, Jan 22 - Last day to take AR Quizzes,Wednesday, Jan 23 - Journal turn in for 2nd card marking a minimum of 56 entries.

Monday, January 14

Geometry: Discussed the Kitchen Work Triangle project in detail and looked over examples from previous years for inspiration. The final project is due on Tuesday, January 22. 

Science: Shared graphing results from Investigation 3-B and then predicted how fast the car should have gone based on the Law of Conservation of Energy. Students then compared their actual speeds with the predicted speeds and discussed any possible reasons they might not have been the same. 

Spanish I: Study for the midterm next week on Wed, Jan 23rd and Thurs Jan 24th.

Humanities: Students checked 7.3 guided reading, discussed Student News and shared current events in class. Homework is to complete 7.4 section assessment.


ELA - students worked on a Grammar Packet for the hour. Completed packets are due tomorrow for homework. Homework - Grammar Packet. read, Journal Entry

Pre-Algebra: Multiplying fractions.  Homework:  5.4 (multiples of 3,25,26)

 

Algebra: Chapter 5 practice test (all except for 15 and 16)

Friday, January 11

It's time to start planning some of the amazing events for the end of 8th grade! To sign up to help chaperone Legacy Day or the Cedar Point trip or to help with delivery of pizza for Monday pizza sales (fund-raiser for the 8th grade trip and Legacy Day) please use the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAAAB2BA64-8thgrade

Geometry: Took the midterm!

Science: Completed the graphs from investigation 3B and any notes not completed yesterday. We then practiced calculating potential and kinetic energy (don't forget order of operations!). Homework is the Potential & Kinetic Energy worksheet. 

ELA - Students finished their Literary Essays and handed their packet.  They were then given the hour to read, take AR quizzes, or play Scrabble.  Reminder...last day to take an AR quiz is Tuesday, January 22.  NO late submissions.

Spanish I: Both worksheets handed out this week are due on Monday. Study for the 2.1 test on Monday.

Pre-Algebra: We had a quiz today.  No homework tonight!  Check grades to catch up on missing assignments.

Algebra: Homework:  Chapter 5 review.  Our test is next Tuesday.

Course 3: We reviewed for our test on Tuesday.  No homework.  5th hour-Review due Monday.

Thursday, January 10

Science: Did our first jigsaw notetaking for this unit on pages 65-70.

Geometry: Went over yesterday's cumulative review and did some more practice problems. We also talked about how students should study for tomorrow's midterm. No homework other than studying!

Humanities: Students checked their quiz and discussed 7.2 guided notes in class today. Homework is to complete a current event for Friday. 7.3 guided reading is due Monday.

ELA - Students were given the entire hour to work on their Literary Essay.  Attached is the "example" I gave yesterday when we were going over final draft formatting.  By the end of the student's class hour the final draft packet should be turned in:

 Packet:

1. Rough Draft

2. Peer Editing Sheet from Day #11

3. Revisions - 2nd draft

4. Final Draft - typed and formatted properly

5. Rubric - with name and hour

 Homework - Literary Essay Final Draft - READ!!! Journal entry #51

Spanish I: Work on both worksheets, and then check the blog for the answers. We will continue working on them tomorrow at the lab. Study for the 2.1 test on Monday

Course 3: Today we started review for our Chapter 6 test on Tuesday.  We will review for two days.  This is a difficult unit.  Students need to practice a lot!!!!  Homework is the review sheet from class. 5th hour-Homework is worksheet 6.4, all.

Wednesday, January 9

Science: Investigation 3-B data collection and graphing. No homework.

Geometry: Worked on the cumulative test for chapters 1-6 as part of our review for Friday's midterm. 

Spanish I: Study for the 2.1 test on Monday.

ELA : We reviewed the proper procedures for using the COW.  We also reviewed the format for papers (Double spaced, 1 inch margins, Title and By line - 24-36 pt. font, Body - 12 pt. font ). I went over how to adjust these settings within Microsoft Word 2010.  Students then were given time to either complete their Rough Draft, finish their Rewrite/Revisions, start publishing their Final Draft. We will have the COW for publishing tomorrow and Friday.  Final Draft Packet is due Friday. Please remember- the 2nd Card-marking ends January 25th.  All AR quizzes need to be completed by Tuesday, January 22nd. Journals will be due January 23rd. Homework: Read - Journal #50

Humanities: Students took chapter 6 quiz and discussed 7.1 in class. Homework is to complete 7.2 guided notes. We will have a book check tomorrow.  Please come to class with YOUR book.

Course 3: Today we talked about circumference and diameter and radius. 1 - 4 homework is worksheet 6.4, all. 5th hour has a circumference worksheet.

Pre-Algebra: Fix incorrect problems from 5.3.  Quiz on Friday!

 

Algebra: Worked with finding the "best fit" line to a scatterplot.  Homework: 5.6 (1-7, 10,11)

Tuesday, January 8

Geometry: Went over the midterm review and discussed what students might want to include on their "cheat sheets". We will do more practice tomorrow, the midterm is Friday.

Science: Went over Energy Packets and collected data for Investigation 3B (Conservation of Energy). 

Pre-Algebra: We worked on adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators.  Homework: worksheet 5.3 evens

Algebra: Problem Solving Workshop #5 was due today.  We collected data today to work on Best Fit Line to scatterplots.  No homework tonight!

Humanities: Students checked 7.1, finished a video, and discussed early battles of the American Revolution in class. Please note that students received grade updates in class today.  All grades are available on Family Access.  Homework is to study for a "pop" quiz tomorrow.  The expectation is as follows: "Briefly explain five causes of the American Revolution.  Of the five, which do you believe to be the most important and why?". Note from Mrs. Petersen: Use a mnemonic device to help remember 5 causes of the revolution!

ELA - Students went through a two step Peer Review Process (Click here for the rainbow editing form and the peer editing form).  Those that did not have their Rough Draft done worked on it in the hall and came in during lunch if they needed the extra time to complete the assignment. Homework: Rewrite and Revise for 2nd draft of Literary Essay.  Journal Entry #49

The Rest of the Week:

Wednesday - Formatting Day 12 - COW

Homework - Journal entry

Thursday - Publishing and Proofreading - COW -

Homework - Final Draft & Journal Entry

Friday - Final Packet Due (including; rough draft, Peer Edit sheet, Revision- 2nd Draft, Final Draft, and Rubric.)

Course 3: We worked on multi-step equations with decimals and fractions.  This is very difficult.  Students need to practice at home.  5th hour has worksheet 6.3, # 1 - 14, decimals to do.  1st through 4th hour-no homework.