Algebra, Pre-algebra, 7th grade math

Every math student had a chapter test today. No homework, enjoy the weekend!:)

Social Studies 7

Students completed the Reading Packet on Economics and began working on the Economic Cloze assignment.

Science 7

Students worked on the Time Period Brochure and Illustrations. See May 21st post for an explanation of the project.

Science 8

Groups presented information about their class of vertebrate. All students had time to complete their study charts. Vertebrate test is next week Tuesday...study charts are allowed as notes.

Literature 8

We completed our 5 Fairy Tale readings and discussed similarities/characteristics.

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 89 - More on Scientific Notation

Assignment: Quiz89 (open book), p. 400 practice, p. 642 (Lesson 89) #1-8

Social Studies 8

Chapter 26, Section 3 notes - The War in Europe and North Africa
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 815-819 and 26.3 Wksht

Pre-Algebra, 7th grade math, and Algebra

Everyone has a chapter test tomorrow and note check!

Science 8

No classes due to Honor Roll trip. GO Brewers!

Literature 8

Fairy Tales...to introduce our unit the students read and compared five different stories. Next week they will be writing a modern version of their favorite story.

Science 8

Students worked to complete their research & poster on the vertebrate assigned on Tuesday.

Literature 8

Listened to and discussed Folk tales, legends and myths.

Language Arts - 8

This week there is still homework, but because of the Brewer's Game, the quiz on the root word "port" will be Friday. Be sure to complete your packet and study!

The resume and business letter for your mythological god has been turned in, but be sure to prepare for the interview on Friday. Make sure you have reviewed the list of interview questions and are aware of proper body language and manners of conduct at an interview.

Science 7

Students completed the rough draft of the Time Period Brochure and began the final copy. See the May 21st posting for a description of this assignment.

Applied Math

Lesson 88 - The Addition Rule for Equations
Assignment: Quiz 88 (open book), p. 396 practice, and p. 397-398 #8-21
Extra Credit Option: #22-30

Social Studies 8

Notes on Chapter 26, Section 2
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 810-814 and the 26.2 Vocab Worksheet

Algebra

Students finished presenting their lessons. Started chapter 10 test and will finish it tomorrow.

7th grade math

Chapter 12 practice test on page 549, problems 1-16. Standardize test on pages 550-551, problems 1-20. Quiz tomorrow and test and note check on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Practice 12 test, page 595 problems 1-25. Standardize test on pages 596-597, problems 1-20. Quiz tomorrow and test and note check on Friday.

Science 8

Introduction to Chordates...vertebrate animals.
Students were divided into 5 groups, each studying a different class of vertebrates. All work will be displayed on Friday.
Assignment: Read pages 80-83 to complete review assignment.

Literature 8

Finished the movie "Charly"
Students had the opportunity to earn extra credit by comparing the movie to the short story.
Assignment: 5 Minute Mystery #6

Social Studies 7

Students were assigned Readings 1-4 in the Economics Unit. The Political Science test was returned. Students who earned below an 80% on the test were given Correctives to complete in order to raise their grade.

Science 7

Students worked on the rough draft of the Time Period Brochure. See May 21st post for an explanation of this assignment.

Applied Math

Reviewed Lesson 86 from Friday.
Lesson 87 - Operations with Fractions and Decimals
Assignment: Quiz 87 (open book), p. 389 practice, p. 390-393 #7-22

Social Studies 8

Began Chapter 26 (WWII) with notes on Section 1.
The updated grade sheet with WPA project grades was passed around. Students are reminded that there will be a note check this week and next week, so make sure to participate!
Assignment: Read Chapter 26, Section 1 (p. 804-809), 26.1 Vocab Wksht.

Science 8

Showcase Presentations

Literature 8

Continued to watch Charly

Social Studies 7

Test on Political Science!

Science 7

Research on assigned Time Period.

Science 7

Research on assigned Time Period.

7TH GRADE FRENCH

BONJOUR! OUR FRENCH FLAGS ARE ALL COMPLETED AND MRS. RAUCH HAS THEM ALL LAMINATED. THE STUDENTS REALLY PUT QUITE A BIT OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO SELECTING THE PICTURES AND INTO LEARNING ABOUT HOW THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO FRANCE. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT ON ALL FLAGS WAS THAT EACH HAD TO HAVE A MAP OF FRANCE AND EACH HAD TO HAVE AN EIFFEL THE STUDENTS THEN ARRANGED THEM ARTISTICALLY. TO RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A NOTE FROM YOU STATING THAT YOU VIEWED THEIR WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE. BON WEEKEND! MADAME COE. PS AN EIFFEL MEANS AN EIFFEL TOWER.

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 86 - The Opposite of the Opposite/Algebraic Addition
Assignment: Quiz 86 (open book), practice p. 385, and p. 642-643 (Supplemental Practice for Lesson 86) #1-12

Social Studies 8

WWII video - students with missing work were required to complete and turn it in.
No Assignment

Algebra

Students presented their lesson projects.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-6, page 543-545. Problems 4-20,22,25-30.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-6, page 647. Problems 1-30. Lesson 12-7 problems 2-30 even.

Science 8

Science Showcase presentations began today...They are doing great! All others will present tomorrow.

Literature 8

"Charly" movie version of "Flowers for Algernon" continued today.

Social Studies 7

Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow about Political Science.

Science 7

Students went to the computer lab in order to research the assigned Geologic time period. The assignment was is explained in the May 21 blog entry.

Applied Math

Test 17 today

Social Studies 8

Students completed their WPA projects and submitted them at the end of the hour.

Language Arts - 8

Vocabulary quiz 25 will be tomorrow. These words deal with the root words "fract" and "rupt."

We have recently started a mythology unit. We are pretending that Zeus has decided to retire and we are writing application letters and resumes from the point of view of a god or goddess the students chose to research. The business letter will be due Tuesday, May 27th, and the resume will be due Thursday, May 29th.

Social Studies 7

Students are completing a test review on the Political Science Unit. The tentative date for the test will be Friday, May 23.

Science 7

Students were assigned a Geologic Time Period and given the task of becoming an expert on that topic. Students will research, make a brochure, create two illustrations and present their topic to the class. The tentative due date is June 4. Most, if not all, of the work on this project can be completed in the class period, however, there may be some students who for one reason or another will need or want to work on this project at home too. For more information, students have received a packet with specific criteria and instructions. Ask you child to bring the packet home for your perusal!

Applied Math

Extra Credit options and Review for Test 17 tomorrow.
Lots of extra class time for the many students who have missing assignments to complete them and turn them in.
Missing assignments turn to zeros tomorrow!

Social Studies 8

Students had the entire period to continue work on their WPA Scavenger Hunt group projects. These projects will be due at the end of class tomorrow. The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see what/if they are missing anything for this class.
*Reminder - Brewer Field Trip and 8th grade brunch slips are due Friday!

Algebra

Chapter test on page 637, problems 2-46 even. Chapter test and quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Mid-chapter 12 test and quiz.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-6, pages 586-587. Problems 10-43, 50-56.

Science 8

Today we reviewed for the Invertebrate test on Wednesday. Students will be allowed to use their study chart we have been working on since we began our unit on Animals.

Literature 8

We finished Part II of "Flowers for Algernon"
Questions Page 74 A-E and 1, 2 & 3
Test Wednesday

Applied Math

Lesson 85 - Circumference and Pi
Work time to make up or turn in missing/late work

Assignment: Quiz 85 (open book), p. 381 practice
Extra Credit Option - p. 383 #23-30

Social Studies 8

Work day in the IMC for WPA Scavenger Hunt Project.
The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see their current grade and if they are missing any assignments.

Algebra

Chapter 10 review, pages 634-636. Problems 1-32. Chapter 10 test on Wednesday along with note check.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets. Mid-chapter test and quiz tomorrow. Note grade tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-5, pages 582-583. Problems 12-40-42-46.

Science 8

We corrected and discussed our Arthropod lab and assignment. We finished Invertebrates with Echinoderms. Test on Invertebrates on Wednesday. Science Showcase on Thursday.

Literature 8

We corrected and discussed our assignment from part 1 of "Flowers for Algernon"
We started part 2...we should finish tomorrow.

Applied Math

Lesson 84 - Circles/Investigating Circumference

Assignment: Quiz 84 (open book), p. 376 practice (a and b only), p. 378 #12-30

Social Studies 8

Reviewed Chapter 25 and introduced the Chapter 25 Project - a WPA scavenger hunt.
Students will be using internet and print resources to find examples of work created in Wisconsin during the 1930s because of the Works Progress Administration - one of the programs we learned came about because of the New Deal. Students will be either writing descriptions of these works or printing or recreating them in some way. They will be logging their finds and also showing on a map of Wisconsin where these works can be found. Students will be working in groups which were chosen today and will have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the IMC to complete this project.

Assignment: Chapter 25 Review p. 797-798 #1-9 and 12; p. 799 #1-7

Social Studies 7

Students worked on a Political Science Crossword Puzzle.

Science 7

Students watched a video about Dinosaurs. A general overview of the Geologic Time Project was discussed and topics were assigned. The Project will be worked on during class periods and a due date has not yet been established.

Science 8

Arthropod Enrichment Activities today in class:
Classify Me...identify what type of arthropod 12 organisms are.
Insect Mug Shot...match the insect to it's mouth parts.
Micro-slide viewer of insect parts...read and observe actual insect body structures
Insect Olympics...how do they compare to an insect.

Homework is a review of Insect Ecology and Structure

Literature 8

We finished reading Part I of "Flowers for Algernon"
Questions page 61 A-D and 5, 8 & 9 are due on Monday

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 83- Weight
Assignment: Quiz 83 (open book), p. 372 practice, and p. 373 #5-22

Social Studies 8

Note Check for a grade
Review of Chapter 25, Sections 1-2
Notes on Section 3
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 790-795 and the Section 3 Worksheet

Algebra

Page 629-630, problems 29-36 all 38-52 even.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 12-3, pages 526-527. Problems 9-26 and 29-31.

Pre-Algebra

Worksheets and test and quiz tomorrow plus note check.

Science 8

Completed Mollusks and Arthropods today.

Literature 8

We began reading "Flowers for Algernon" on Pg. 44

Social Studies 8

Reviewed Chapter 25, Section 1
Notes on Section 2
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 784-789 and the Section 2 Worksheet

Applied Math

Lesson 82 Geometric Solids
Assignment: Quiz 82 (open book), p. 368 practice, p. 369 #7-21

Algebra

Lesson 10-8, part 1. Page 629, problems 15-28. Mid-chapter test on Friday with note grade.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 12-2, pages 521-522. Problems 4-17, 19-21.

Pre-Algebra

Page 578, problems 1-20. Page 646, lesson 12-4, problems 1-18. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday along with note grade.

Science 8

Review game of Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms.

Remember Science Showcase is Next Week Thursday...May 22.

Literature 8

We finished "The Moustache" today. Questions page 149: a-d and 3 & 4 are due tomorrow.

Social Studies 7

The Political Science packet was corrected and discussed.

Science 7

Students completed a graded review of the chapter about erosion.

Applied Math

Lesson 81 - Ratio Problems Involving Totals
Assignment: Quiz 81 (open book) AND p. 363 Practice and #1-14

Social Studies 8

Chapter 24 1920s Advertisement Projects due today.
Notes on Chapter 25, The Great Depression, Section 1.
Assignment: Read Section 1, p. 778-783 and do the Section 1 Worksheet.

Language Arts - 8

Today the rough draft for the research paper will be due by the end of the hour. Starting today and into tomorrow, students will be peer editing one another's papers. Friday will be our last day as a class to type in the lab, and the final research papers are due on Monday, May 19th.

Social Studies 7

Discussed the different forms of government.

Science 7

Corrected Wave Erosion Packet and students worked on Wind Erosion Packet.

Algebra

Lesson 10.7, part 2. Page 623, problems 51-61 odd and 63-69. Quiz tomorrow, test on Friday.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-1, pages 516-517. Problems 7-19 and 24-29.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-4, pages 576-577. Problems 11-40 and 42-48. Quiz and Mid-chapter test on Friday, notes on Friday.

Health 8

Students were in the computer lab accessing www.mypyramid.gov to collect personal information regarding the Food Guide Pyramid and the online food and exercise tracker available for their use.

Health 7

Students took notes on the functions of the anatomical parts for the male and female reproductive systems.

Science 8

Quiz on Animal Characteristics, Sponges and Cnidarians today. We completed our note chart on Worms...a review assignment is due on Wednesday.

Literature 8

Review assignment for "Let Me Hear You Whisper" due by the end of class. The Moustache By Robert Cormier is our next selection Pages 140-147.

Social Studies 8

Students were again reminded that missing work from Chapter 24 turns into zeros on Friday. Many students need to complete and submit their Chapter 24 review.
The hour was spent in the computer lab for students to work on their vintage advertisements. These are due tomorrow, but could be turned in today if students finished.

Applied Math

Test 16 today - extra credit from yesterday will be added in, and students who submit their completed test review will receive an additional 2% on the final grade.

Algebra

Lesson 10-7 part 1, pages 622-623. Problems 18-62 even.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-4, pages 534-535. Problems 7-22 and 25-30.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-3, pages 572-573. Problems 12-37 and 39-44.

Social Studies 8

All missing work from chapter 24 (The Roaring Twenties) was written on the board today for students to see. Work not turned in by Friday will turn to zeros.
Students were assigned the Chapter 24 Assessment project (due Wednesday) - making a 1920s vintage advertisement. Students will choose a product that was popular in the 1920s and design an 8.5 x 11 advertisement for it. Computer lab time was given today, and students will also have time to work tomorrow.

Applied Math

Test 16 tomorrow!
Students were given time to complete extra credit problems to be used with the test score and were assigned the Test 16 Review to be attached to the test tomorrow - worth +2% on the final percentage!

Science 8

Video...Coral Reef. Quiz tomorrow on Animal Characteristics, Sponges and Cnidarians. Notes allowed!

Literature 8

"Let me Hear Your Whisper" by Paul Zindel finished today

Social Studies 7

Political Science Readings 1-3 were corrected in class today . Readings 3, 4 and 5 were assigned.

Science 7

Students are to complete the packet on Wave Erosion that was partially completed in class today.

Science 8

Progress report grades were posted and should be home by the end of next week. We watched a video on the Seasons of the Sea...Coral Reef to continue on Monday.

Literature 8

Questions due today from The Monkey's Paw were turned in. We read a play by Paul Zindel titled "Let Me Hear You Whisper". We will continue reading on Monday.

Applied Math

Lesson 80 - Percent of a Number

Assignment: Quiz 80 (open book) and p. 642 (supplemental practice for Lesson 80) #1-12

4th Quarter Progress Report Grades were posted today, and all graded assignments up to this point were handed back.

Social Studies 8

Notes on Chapter 24, Section 3 -The Jazz Age
Assignment: Chapter 24 Review (p. 771-772) #1-11

4th Quarter Progress Report Grades were posted today, and all graded assignments up to this point were handed back.

Science 8

Sponge Comparison Lab...Absorbency
Cnidarian notes
No Homework

Literature 8

The Monkey's Paw...Today we listened to the story version compared to the Play on Wednesday. Complete questions a-e AND 2-4 on page 198.

7th grade math

Reviewed for chapter 11 test. Test and quiz tomorrow and note check.

Algebra

Lesson 10.6, pt.1. Page 614-615. Problems 18-46 even.

Pre-Algebra

Page 645, problems 1-29

Social Studies 7

The test about Geography was taken today.

Science 7

A test about Glaciers was taken today!

Social Studies 8

Note Check today - students who have been participating in taking notes will receive full points, while students who have chosen not to take notes will recieve a zero.

Notes on Chapter 24, Section 2 - Life in the 1920s.
Assignment: Read Section 3 (p. 765-769) and 24.3 Worksheet

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Review with adding signed numbers and working with symbols of inclusion
Lesson 79 - Area of a Triangle
Assignment: Quiz 79 (open book), p. 641 (Supplemental Practice for Lesson 79) #1-6, and p. 356 #7-16

Algebra

Lesson 10.5 part 2. Page 608. Problems 56-58, 63, 87-96.

7th grade math

Practice test, page 507. Problems 1-16. Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-2, pages 567. Problems 10-29.

Social Studies 7

The Geography test is on Thursday.

Science 7

Glacier slide test was given today. A short quiz about glaciers will be given tomorrow.

Applied Math

Lesson 78 - Adding Signed Numbers
Assignment: Quiz 78 (open book) and p. 641 (supplemental practice for Lesson 78) #1-12

Social Studies 8

Notes on Chapter 24, Section 1 - The Roaring Twenties, Boom Times!
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 758-764, Worksheet 24.1

*Some students have developed a bad habit of ignoring notes during lecture and therefore will have notes checked for a grade tomorrow. Students with notes from today will recieve full points, students who chose not to participate in the note-taking process will receive zeros.

Social Studies 7

Students are completing a Review of the Geography Unit.

Science 7

There will be a slide test tomorrow on Glaciers and Glacial Features.

Science 8

Today we corrected our Animal Characteristics review and briefly discussed each major phylum of animals. Animal Diversity Crossword was assigned and is due on Wednesday.

Literature 8

We re-read the 5 Minute mystery#3 and solved it as a class. We then spent time discussing our end of the year work. Both first and second hour decided to read short stories/examples of various genres not yet covered.
Assignment: 5 Minute Mystery #4

Social Studies 8

Chapter 23 (WWI) Test
Assignment: Read Chapter 24 Section 1 (The Roaring Twenties - Boom Times) p. 752-757. Do the 24.1 Vocab Worksheet.

Applied Math

Lesson 77 - Symbols of Inclusion
Assignment: Quiz 77 (open book), p. 344 practice problems, p. 345-346 #11-18
Extra Credit Option: p. 346 #19-30 (Today's the last day this week extra credit will be offered!)

Social Studies 7

Students worked on a review of the Geography Unit.

Science 7

Glaciers were discussed today while students took notes and viewed slides. There will be a quiz on this material on Wednesday.

Science 8

Discussed Animals...notes. Complete the review for Section 1 Chapter 1 (pgs. 6-11)
Showcase is due on Thursday, May 22nd.

Literature 8

Finished the end of CLUE...the movie. Discussed our next project. Assignment: Read and solve the 5 minute mystery #3

7th Grade Math

Lesson 11-8, Page 503. Problems 6-14 and 18-19. Quiz Thursday, test and notes due on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-1, pages 562-563. Problems 3-31 and 33-40.

Algebra

Lesson 10-5, pages 607-608. Problems 15-47.

Language Arts - 8 (5/5-5/9)

This week we are back in the classroom organizing the research we found on our famous Hispanic American. On Monday we will be working on parenthetical citations, thesis statements, and the outline. Tuesday we will look at a sample research paper and discuss formating. By the beginning of the hour Friday, everyone should be finished with their detailed outline and be ready to type their title and outline page.

Applied Math

Lesson 76 - Classifying Triangles
Assignment: Quiz 76 (open book), p. 340 practice problems
Extra Credit option - Problem Set 76
*Today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) will be the only days this week when extra credit is offered. Students were encouraged to take advantage of these opportunites.

Social Studies 8

We reviewed key points from Chapter 23 in preparation for the test tomorrow.
Assignment: Chapter 23 Review (p. 741-742) #1-11 and #13-16, p 743-Test Practice

Algebra

Practice worksheet 10.4, problems 2-40 even.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 11 test, no homework.

7th grade math

Lesson 11.6 page 591, problems 1-15. Lesson 11.7 page 592, problems 1-9.

Health 8

Students completed test in class today. If absent, please schedule a time at lunch to make-up the test.

Current grades will be posted in my classroom every Monday, along with reports for missing assignments. It is the students responsibility to check if they have any missing work. They can do this before/after class or during work time.

Health 7

Student completed test today. If absent, you need to schedule a time at lunch to make it up.

Current grades will be posted in the classroom every Monday, along with any missing assignments a student might have. It is the students responsibility to check for missing work.

Science 8

Chapter 4-5 test today...hope you did well!

Literature 8

The Movie Clue...continued

Social Studies 8

Students viewed the video Dear Home: Letters from World War I.
Study for the Chapter 23 Test this weekend!

Applied Math 8

Test 15 today. No Assignment.

Algebra

Lesson 10-4, pages 600-602. Problems 20-42 even, 44-54, 59, 65,70, 75, 80-82.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 11-7, page 500. Problems 6-12 and 15-20.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 11 review, pages 552-553. Problems 10-50 even. Chapter 11 test tomorrow and note grade.

Science 8

Chapter 4-5 review today in class
Test on Plants Friday...STUDY!

Literature 8

The Movie: CLUE

Social Studies 7

Students worked on a Geography Review Crossword Puzzle.

Science 7

Today we completed the video about caves. Students were assigned the task of completing a Venn Diagram which compared and contrasted a Continental Glacier with a Valley Glacier. these diagrams were collected at the end of the hour.

Health 7

Students accessed a website and answered questions to check to see if it was a reliable resource for health information for drug and alcohol prevention information.

Students will have thier unit test on Friday (A-day) and Monday (B-day).

Permission slips for Human Growth and Development should be signe by a parent and turned in no later than Monday (5/5).

I will be posting my gradebook in my classroom for students to view their current grade and if they have any missing assignments. It will be updated every Monday. Students may check it before/after class or during work time. I will no longer waste class time to alert students that they have missing assignments. It is their responsibility.

Applied Math

Extra Credit options and Test 15 Review. Extra Credit must be turned in at the end of class. Completed Test Reviews will count for +2% if attached to the test tomorrow.
Assignment: Complete Test 15 Review (if not already done) and review for tomorrow's test!

Health 8

Students reviewed and studied for their Fitness Unit test on Friday (A-day) and Monday (B-day). Extra-credit puzzles are due before their test.

My gradebook will be posted in my classroom and updated every Monday so that students may view thier current grade and if they have any missing assignments. I will no longer take class time to let students know they are missing assignments. It will be their responsibility to check before or after class or during work time.

Social Studies 8

Notes on Chapter 23 Section 4 - Establishing Peace (Done with the chapter!)
Assignment: Chapter 23 Packet, review notes and text for the test next Tuesday!