Friday, February 15

Geometry: Took the unit 8 quiz. No homework!

ELA - Read, Read, Read!  Students are to read through Chapter 24 by the time we get back from break.  If they choose to finish...even better!  We will have 3 more teaching points, but they do not coincide with the chapter sections for that day, so reading ahead is not a problem! Enjoy your break, read a good book, get started on your project if you have the time!

Humanities: Students  checked 10.3, watched student news and shared current events in class. No homework (unless you are missing work). Have a great break!

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: Students researched fun facts about chocolate and candy consumption.  Students finished their EDPs by setting their goals.  Each student also had to determine the college they will research when we return from break. Homework: No homework Discussion topics: What fun facts did you learn today? 

Course 3: Today we did a general math review.  No homework.  Enjoy your break.

Spanish I: Finish exercise #12 pg 134. due Mon Feb 25th. The 2.3 vocab packet is due Mar 8, when you will have the quiz on these words. The 2.2 unit test will be on Mon March 4th.

Thursday, February 14

Geometry: Went over the 8.3 homework and took notes on 8.4 (rectangles, rhombuses and squares). Homework is the 8.4 worksheet. Chapter 8 quiz is tomorrow.

Science: Took the midterm exam, no homework! Have a great break!

Spanish I: Finish exercise #12 pg 134. due Mon Feb 25th. The 2.3 vocab packet is due Mar 8, when you will have the quiz on these words. The 2.2 unit test will be on Mon March 4th.

Pre-Algebra: Graphing lines using x and y intercepts.  6 problems for homework.

Algebra: worksheet 7.6 all

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: We discussed the differences between short and long-term goals and the importance in creating SMART goals in life.  They then worked to craft one short and long term goal for life and for their careers.  They must finish and upload all goals to their EDP by the end of class tomorrow. Homework: Be sure to come prepared with your four goals to add to your EDP tomorrow. Discussion topics: Was the goal-writing process an easy one?  Why or why not?

Course 3: 1st - 3rd hours-Today we did review on the past three lessons.  No homework. 4th and 5th hours-We worked on finding the x-intercept and the y-intercept.  Homework is worksheet 11.5, #1,2, 4-22 even and 33.

Wednesday, February 13

Science: Today we went over the answers to the midterm review and any additional questions students might have. To study for the exam tonight students should go over the review and the study guide as well as jeopardy from yesterday. Students should also look over their previous tests/quizzes as many questions from those exams will be repeated on the midterm.

Geometry: Went over the 8.2 homework and 8.3 notes (using properties of parallelograms). Homework is the 8.3 worksheet, we will have a quiz on chapter 8 on Friday. 

Course 3: Today we worked on graphing linear equations using the x-intercept and the y-intercept. Homework- 1st hour-worksheet 11.5, 1-3, 7-17 odds and 33, 2nd and 3rd- worksheet 11.5, 1,2, 4-20 evens and 33, 4th and 5th hours did not meet due to field trip.

Spanish I: Exs 6,7,&8 pgs 130-131. Due tomorrow

Humanities: Students continued to work on 10.1 section assessment and 10.2 summaries in class.  We also watched student news and discussed the State of the Union address. Homework is to complete 10.1 and 10.2 for tomorrow. No current events this week.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Today, students finished their side by side comparison of two careers.  They have now narrowed down their options in order to do further research on possible colleges and universities that can offer them the training they need for their chosen career. Homework: Complete the career comparison sheets, if not done in class Discussion topics: When considering future schooling, are you interested in staying in Michigan, or would you be willing to move out of state?

Pre-Algebra: 6 graphing problems

 

Algebra: Graphing systems of inequalities.  Homework: 4 problems.  Remember that the Problem Solving Workshop is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 12

Geometry: Went over the 8.1 worksheet and took notes on 8.2 (properties of parallelograms). Homework is the 8.2 worksheet. Quiz on chapter 8 is Friday.

Science: Played Jeopardy review for the midterm and labs were collected. Homework is to finish the review, midterm is Thursday. 

ELA - Students are continuing with their reading and Teaching Points for Realistic Fiction Reader's Workshop.  Final Project information was passed out so students (if they are so inclined) could get some work done over break. Final Projects are due March 3rd. Homework: Read Chapters 12-14.  Journal Entry #11

Humanities: Students discussed the State of the Union, and worked on 10.1 section assessment in class. If students finish 10.1, they can work on 10.2 summaries (read and summarize each sub-section of 10.2).  10.1 and 10.2 are due Thursday. No current events this week.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Today, students did a side by side comparison of two or three careers that they identified yesterday as interesting.  They broke down the salary, education, daily tasks, and work environment for each in order to select one career they will use for their college research project. Homework: Complete the career comparison sheets, if not done in class. Discussion topics: After the side by side comparison, which career has the daily tasks you are most interested in?

Spanish I: No homework

Monday, February 11

Science: Worked on the review for the midterm, the review is due on Wednesday. Labs are due tomorrow and the midterm is on Thursday.

Geometry: 8.1 notes (interior angles of polygons), homework is the 8.1 worksheet

Course 3: Today we learned how to change an equation from standard form to slope-intercept form.  Homework-8 question worksheet. 5th hour took their quiz and then had a 12 question worksheet.

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: Today, students continued working on their individual education plans (EDPs) on the Career Cruising website.  Students took further interest and skills inventories to narrow down some professions that might suit them.  Students briefly investigated the careers and added to of them to their EDP that they will research further. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What careers found their way to the top of your list? Are these careers you expected? 

Humanities: Students received test grades, checked chapter 9 assessment and shared current events in class. No homework.

Pre-Algebra: We are working on functions this week.  Homework:  What is my rule? worksheet.

 

Algebra: We took the Systems of Equations quiz we were supposed to take on Friday.  I have attached the Problem Solving Workshop #7.  It is due on Thursday.

Spanish I: Finish the verb sheet, due tomorrow. Finish the neat copy of your dream schedule, due tomorrow.

Thursday, February 7

Geometry: Went over the midterm, chapter 7 test and kitchen geometry projects. We then completed an activity to discover how the number of sides of a convex polygon affect the sum of the angles and wrote a rule for polygon angle sum. No homework.

Science: Students had the option to work on their projects or work on the review for the midterm. Rough drafts for peer review are due tomorrow. In the event of a snow day on Friday, students should have someone use the attached checklist to review their paper as we will be missing peer review, final drafts will still be due on Tuesday, February 12. I've also attached the midterm review, which will be due on Wednesday. 

Spanish I "In case of snow day" study your vocabulary for the 2.2 quiz on Monday. Don't forget the 2.2 vocab packet is also due Monday.

ELA - Day 1 of our Realistic Fiction Reader's Workshop.  Students copied their Teaching Point with the Elements of Realistic Fiction into their Journals.  I then read about 10 pages to the students, explaining some of the more hard to understand points to them.  I encouraged the students to write down new characters as they arose and to start a "working" map of the Finches' street so they have a visual of the area Scout is describing.  They then continued to read on their own tonight's reading goes to page 27.  I am open at lunch for reading time and discussion on points students don't understand. IF we happen to have a snow day tomorrow, students are still responsible for their reading (and will have more time to do it :) the reading for Friday-Sunday is pages 28-78. Homework: TKM reading to page 27 - Journal entry #7. Have a great day!

Humanities: Students worked on chapter 9 assessments and current events in class. Homework is to finish chapter 9 assessment and current events for Friday.

Orlando - 8th Grade Technology: Students turned in their Six Word Memoirs.  We introduced the Career Cruising website and students logged in to begin creating their EDP.  Students will continue exploring the site and taking interest inventories tomorrow. Homework: No homework Discussion Topics: What did the preliminary results for the Career Cruising inventory tell you?

Course 3: Students took a quiz on lessons 11.1 - 11.4.  In and out boxes for homework. 5th hour-review for our quiz tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 6

Science: Worked on the rough draft of "How Efficient is My Ride?", rough drafts are due on Friday for peer review. Final drafts are due on Tuesday, February 12. Students were given a copy of the rubric today. We will begin reviewing for the midterm tomorrow. Midterm is Thursday, February 14. 

Geometry: Took the chapter 7 test.

Humanities: Students reviewed 9.2/9.3 and began to work on chapter 9 assessment in class. Chapter 9 assessment and current events are due Friday.

Spanish I: Make your real class schedule and your dream class schedule. Due tomorrow. Don't forget to study for the 2.2 quiz (part 2) on Monday.

ELA - students finished turning in the last of their Grammar packets....for now :) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was handed out, and introduced with the attached Power Point.  Students were given the schedule for this unit and the expectations.  homework - Journal entry #5, Finish up independent reading or start TKM

Course 3: 1st - 4th hour-We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow.  There is extra practice in their textbooks.  It is the end of chapter 11. 5th hour-We worked on lesson 11.2.  Homework is worksheet 11.2 all.  Quiz is Friday.

Pre-Algebra We started our unit on Linear Equations.  No homework.

Algebra: Problem Solving day.  In class we worked on problem solving with systems of equations.  Any problems that were not finished are homework.