Friday, April 12

Geometry: Went over the 10.6 notes and quizzes were returned, homework is the 10.6 worksheet.

Science: Reviewed notes and concepts from the past week (amplitude, wavelength, speed, frequency, transverse & longitudinal) and completed Properties of Waves worksheet. Homework is Waves Worksheet, (both worksheets are attached here).

Spanish I: Study 3.1 words for a vocab quiz on Monday, Apr 22nd.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students met with high school counselors to discuss their schedules for next year. All next week will be dedicated to the pilot of the online Smarterbalanced Assessment.  Monday, they will familiarize themselves with the test, and the rest of the week with be dedicated to completing the math and English tests. Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: What did you get accomplished today with the counselors?

Humanities: Students checked 13.4, discussed current events, and worked on projects in class. Homework is to complete find a minimum of fifteen facts to include in projects for Monday.

Tech 8 (Stein): 9th Grade Scheduling 

Pre-Algebra: We finished our really difficult chapter 6 test.  No homework.

Algebra: We continued our factoring work.  Homework: 1/2 sheet of factoring.

ELA- Students continued their Writer's Workshop with Day 7 Persuasive Research.  They were given the hour to research their Persuasive Research Topic.  They are to put each fact for or against their topic on a note-card or 1/2 sheet of lined paper.  The resource should be indicated on the back of the note-card and cited on Easybib.com.  Students should have between 12 and 20 note-cards ready for Monday's class.  We will be talking about organization of facts and how to format a Persuasive Paper - they need their facts in order to benefit from this lesson. Persuasive Research Paper due Tuesday, April 23rd.

Course 3: Today we talked about probability today.  Homework is worksheet 7.8, all.  2nd hour has no homework.

Thursday, April 11

Humanities: Students checked 13.3, turned in project topics and questions, and worked on 13.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 13.4 guided notes. No current events this wee. Friday is a project work day.

Spanish I: Homework is finishing the verb sheet. It will be graded for accuracy and is due tomorrow for a big grade. 2.3 test is tomorrow.

Tech 8 (Stein): Picked careers, researched housing options for the Family Budget Project.

Course 3: We did a menu activity today.  No homework.

ELA - Students continued on their Persuasive Research, testing their statements, searching for sources, and citing those sources. They should have a good handle on the path their Persuasive Research will take and be moving forward on finding 12-20 facts written on note cards. We will use those note cards to organize our information into comprehensive paragraphs. Persuasive Research due April 23rd - no late submissions will be accepted. Homework: READ! Journal Entry #9 RESEARCH

Science: Completed Notes for pages 435-439 (2nd & 7th hour worked on investigation 20-A). 

Geometry: Took quiz on 10.1-10.5, homework is to complete the 10.6 notes. 

Pre-Algebra: We started our Chapter 6 test.  We will finish it tomorrow.

Algebra: We started factoring.  Homework: 9.5 (evens only)

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students received their surprise costs to add to their budget sheets.  They then started adding costs for household item costs, personal care costs, and grooming costs.  Homework: No homework. Tomorrow, students will be meeting with the high school counselors to discuss their schedules. Discussion topics: How much money did you spend/receive with the surprise costs today?

Wednesday, April 10

Science: Mrs. Petersen's classes completed investigation 20-A about waves. Mrs. Kettner's class took notes on properties and speed of waves. No homework. Waves quiz will be on Wednesday, April 17.

Geometry: We went over the 10.4 homework and took notes on 10.5 (other angle relationships in circles). Homework is the 10.5 worksheet, quiz tomorrow on 10.1-10.5. 

Spanish I: Students needs to study the vocabulary on pg 167, all irregular verbs, and the ar,er,ir verb endings for the test this Friday. They also should practice the five questions that will be on the test.

Tech 8 (Stein): Started the Family Budget Project

Humanities: Students turned in parent signatures for projects, reviewed 13.1/13.2 and were introduced to 13.3 in class. Homework is to finish 13.3 section assessment and write project topics, three possible questions, and three possible resources for inquiry projects for tomorrow.

Course 3: Today we reviewed many percent concepts.  We went over this in class.  No homework. 2nd hour homework is worksheet 7.7, 1-11 odds and 13-16.

Pre-Algebra: We worked on a Chapter Review.  If you didn't finish it, it is homework.  We have a test tomorrow.

 

Algebra: Homework:  FOIL practice!  Crazy amount of problems, but most of you finished in class (or close to it).  We need to be super proficient at multiplying polynomials before we start factoring tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 9

Geometry: Went over the 10.3 homework and 10.4 notes (using inscribed angles & polygons in circles). Homework is 10.4 worksheet, quiz on 10.1-10.5 Thursday.

Science: Mrs. Kettner's class completed Investigation 19-A (period of pendulums), Mrs. Petersen's class took notes on Harmonic motion (pages 414-417). Homework for all classes is Period &  Frequency worksheet. 

Spanish I: Stapled worksheet is due tomorrow (the one with the personal a and conjugating verbs) Also, study your vocabulary, verbs, and questions for the 2.3 test this Friday.

Pre-Algebra: We worked in class on probability packet and a review for our test on Thursday.  Probability packet is homework if it is not finished in class.

Algebra: After checking that huge packet and answering questions, we discussed section 9.4.  Homework: worksheet 9.4 (attached).

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students continued on their monthly budget sheet by adding in the cost of Life Insurance.  I also put up on the board a list of expenses they should already have in their Excel sheet.  They will continue to find these costs and print the proof for their design folders. Homework:

No homework. Discussion topics: How much life insurance did you figure your family would need?

ELA: Students turned in their Grammar Packets from yesterday (5.1-5.3) and began work on Day 4 of our Persuasive Research Writer's Workshop.  We read two essays that proved a point, then picked them apart, noticing where they could have done a better job and/or where they did a good job.  Students then looked through their journals for topics that repeated often and decided if these topics would be good for their Persuasive Research Paper. For tomorrow students need to have three statements that take a stand on their topics.  We will check these statements for which one is the strongest and will have the most research backing both sides of the debate. Homework: Finish statements. READ! Journal entry #5

Humanities: Students received checked 13.1, received project rubrics and were introduced to 13.2 guided reading in class. Homework is to have parents read and sign the project rubric, and complete 13.2 guided reading for tomorrow.

Monday, April 8

Science: Mrs. Kettner's class read and took notes about the period and frequency of oscillators. Mrs. Petersen's classes completed investigation 19-A, involving period and frequency of oscillators.

Geometry: Today we learned how to solve equations using the TI-Nspire Calculators, went over the 10.2 homework and took notes on 10.3. Homework is the 10.3 worksheet. 10.1-10.4 quiz on Wednesday. 

Spanish I: Single page worksheet is due tomorrow (the one with translations on one side and fill in the blanks on the other side). Also, study your vocabulary, verbs, and questions for the 2.3 test this Friday.

Humanities: Mrs. Weiss presented high school scheduling information with students in class today. Homework is to complete 13.1 section assessment for tomorrow.

Course 3: We worked on mark-ups and discounts.  Homework is worksheet 7.6, #1-13 odds and #21.

Technology 8 - Orlando What we did today: Students continued on their monthly budget sheet by adding in the cost of childcare, diapers, and extra curricular activities Homework: No homework. Discussion topics: How much does is cost to put a child in daycare for one month?  Is it typically cheaper or more expensive to place the child in a daycare center or in an at home daycare?

Pre-Algebra: No homework tonight.  We started discussing probability.  Our chapter test is this Thursday!

Algebra: Polynomial packets are due tomorrow.

ELA - Welcome back!  Today we will be easing back into the swing of things with Adjectives!  Grammar Packet 5.1-5.3 is basically a review of how to locate Adjectives and the words they modify. Homework: READ! Finish Grammar and Journal entry #3 for 4th Marking Period.

 

Wednesday, March 27

Science: watched "Raging Planet - Lightning". No homework

Geometry:Took notes on 10.1 (Properties of circles), homework is 10.1 worksheet.

Course 3: We worked on percent increase and decrease. Homework is worksheet 7.5, #2-12 evens, and 21-24.

Tech 8 (Stein): Using functions in Excel.

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students continued on their monthly budget sheet. Those who were finished with their car costs added in the cost of food.  Homework: No homework. *We will continue working on this project after break, so we have plenty of time to continue quality research. Discussion topics: How much does it cost the average adult (aged 19-50) to eat each month? Did this surprise you?

ELA - Students continued learning how to "Persuade" (like they need that :) with Writer's Workshop Day 3. We viewed multiple articles and a video on the controversial topic of raising the driving age. We found reasons each reporter gave and discussed how to refute the opposing side's view.

video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txx85sytDeU

article - http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/debate/index.asp?article=d0508

article - http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/10/national/main4433994.shtml

article - http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-09-09-teen-drivers_N.htm

We then reviewed validity of resources resulting from an online search on this topic. I urged students to do a little research over the break to see if their argument or topic was valid and had enough research to back it up or if it was more of a flimsy topic.

Humanities:Students presented their editorial cartoons and discussed current events in class. No homework.

Spanish 1: No homework over break, except study vocab and verbs for the test on April 12th. 

Tuesday, March 26

Science: Presented circuit projects, no homework!

Geometry: Discussed tessellations assignment. No homework!

Pre-Algebra: We are finishing up our Scale Model Projects (due by Thursday) and starting probability. 

Algebra: We did a review of section 9.1 (which we discussed 1st semester) and combined 9.2-9.4 which is multiplying polynomials.  Remember FOIL!!!  (First - Outside - Inside - Last).  Students received a big packet (seems big, but will not take too long to do) which is due Tuesday 4/9.  I have attached a copy. 

Humanities: Students worked on political cartoons in class. Homework is to complete political cartoons.  Remember, students are expected to have research, the cartoon and a written explanation of the cartoon (and issue) by tomorrow.

Spanish I: No homework, other than studying for the test on April 12th

Technology 8 - Orlando: What we did today: Students worked to finish finding their monthly car costs today.  I continued doing an individual check of research.  I also showed students how to begin their budget using a basic template on Microsoft Excel. Homework: No homework. *We will continue working on this project after break, so we have plenty of time to continue quality research.  Discussion topics: According to the budget sheet, how much money do you have left once you factor in your housing, your utilities, and your car?

ELA - Students turned in their Journals today for a Summative Assessment grade (as the in school entries were part of either Reader's Workshop or Writer's Workshop).  We continued on with our Persuasive Research Writer's Workshop and spoke about Point of View.  We read "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!", The Lost Generation (video on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRG4ySdi_aE) and read "If games had come before books http://odewire.com/52301/if-games-had-come-before-books.html. Attached is the Teaching Point and the activity for Day 2. Homework: READ! 4 more books due for 4th Marking Period (one will be a Historical Fiction read in class)

Tech 8 (Stein): Modifying and formatting cells and working with tabs in Microsoft Excel.