Students learned about inhalant abuse in class today. Ways to protect yourself against toxic chemicals was discussed.
No homework. Have a great Thanksgiving! Don't gobble too much.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Health 8
Students worked in computer lab on food graphs for their nutrition project. Students can access information at www.mypyramid.gov .
Graphs should have been completed today. Suggestions for improving the diet, along with the food diary and graphs are due on 12/2.
Students should also continue working on their semester health goal and tracking their progress in their journals.
Don't forget Nutrition Unit test on 12/2. It will be an open notes/book test, so please have all materials organized and with you in class on Tuesday. You will not be permitted to go to your locker to retrieve materials.
Graphs should have been completed today. Suggestions for improving the diet, along with the food diary and graphs are due on 12/2.
Students should also continue working on their semester health goal and tracking their progress in their journals.
Don't forget Nutrition Unit test on 12/2. It will be an open notes/book test, so please have all materials organized and with you in class on Tuesday. You will not be permitted to go to your locker to retrieve materials.
Science 8
"Mandatory" extra credit for all students not attending the honor roll trip!
Have a great break!
Have a great break!
Literature 8
We read "Frankenstein" in a play form during first hour. Second hour had "mandatory"extra credit due to the honor roll trip. Have a great Thanksgiving break.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Health 7
Students worked on refusal skills in situations where there is group pressure to use.
Students who did not complete the Peer Pressure Interview with a parent should get that done and turned in.
Students who did not complete the Peer Pressure Interview with a parent should get that done and turned in.
Health 8
Students worked in computer lab on food graphs for their nutrition project. Students can access information at www.mypyramid.gov . Graphs should be completed by 12/1.
Students should also continue working on semester health goal and tracking their progress in their journals.
Don't forget Nutrition Unit test on 12/1. It will be an open notes/book test, so please have all materials organized and with you in class on Monday. You will not be permitted to go to your locker to retrieve materials.
Students should also continue working on semester health goal and tracking their progress in their journals.
Don't forget Nutrition Unit test on 12/1. It will be an open notes/book test, so please have all materials organized and with you in class on Monday. You will not be permitted to go to your locker to retrieve materials.
Science 7
We have completed our Precipitation/Storms unit, so the students are watching the movie Twister. The movie brings up some great points of conversation, especially (so far) when they are talking about the Fujita scale, the diameter of various tornadoes and precipitation that may accompany the storm.
Social Studies 7
We have been discussing Unit 4, Sociology for the past few weeks. Today, students began a series of different reviews for an upcoming test. This assignment was done in class. Quite a few students completed the worksheet, those that did not finish will be given some time to complete the assignment before we discuss it as a class.
Language Arts - 8 (11/24-11/25)
Today was the last day in the lab to type the final copy of the essay. Tomorrow is the day to turn in your paper and receive full credit. Make sure you hand me your paper personally either before or after school since we will not have normal class periods due to the field trip.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Science 8
All chapter two quizzes were returned. We will not be taking a chapter two test. We will continue our study of cells, particularly our genetic traits and DNA on Monday. We watched an introductory movie "Genes and Chromosomes" today. No homework!
The honor roll trip is scheduled for tomorrow...no science classes.
The honor roll trip is scheduled for tomorrow...no science classes.
Literature 8
We reviewed the two movies and our last book, And Then There Were None. The students worked in learning teams to list similarities and differences between the book and both movies.
No homework
No homework
Applied Math 8
We reviewed Lesson 3-1: Integers and Absolute Value. Then we corrected #4-33 and 37-40 - students can correct missed problems before submitting for a final grade.
Assignment: 3-1 packet (more with integers and absolute value)
Assignment: 3-1 packet (more with integers and absolute value)
Social Studies 8
Chapter 8 Quiz today. Students who were absent last Thursday did NOT take the quiz today - instead they made up their map quiz and worked on the Chapter 8 Review.
Assignment: Read Chapter 9 sections 1-2 (p. 252-265) and complete the notes.
Assignment: Read Chapter 9 sections 1-2 (p. 252-265) and complete the notes.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Algebra
Chapter 3 Study Guide and Review, page 142. Problems 1-34. Chapter 3 test and note grade on Monday, 11/24.
Social Studies 8
Chapter 8 Map Quiz and Note Check
Chapter 8 Review Crossword Puzzle due at the end of the period.
Chapter 8 Review Crossword Puzzle due at the end of the period.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Applied Math 7
Lesson 30: Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 30 Worksheet for tomorrow
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 30 Worksheet for tomorrow
Science 8
We reviewed for the chapter two quiz tomorrow. All notes and vocabulary the students completed as an independent study assignment may be used as notes. We also completed the other cell lab.
Algebra
Lesson 3.8, pages 183-186. Problems 11-21, 23-38, and quiz 3 problems 1-12. Chapter 3 test on Monday.
7th Grade Math
Students took quiz. Homework is Practice test form D. Chapter 3 test tomorrow with note grade.
Pre-Algebra
Students took quiz. Homework is Practice test C. Chapter 3 test tomoorw with note grade.
Social Studies 7
Today we watched an informational video on the influences of Germany and German immigrants.
Applied Math 8
Chapter 2 Test
Extra Credit was available today for students with NO missing work - p. 105
For students with missing work - today is an AMNESTY DAY - meaning that any late work turned in today will not lose percentage points for being late.
Extra Credit was available today for students with NO missing work - p. 105
For students with missing work - today is an AMNESTY DAY - meaning that any late work turned in today will not lose percentage points for being late.
Social Studies 8
Today we discussed Chapter 8, Section 3 and reviewed all of Chapter 8 for the Quiz on Monday. We reviewed the Chapter 7 material that will be on the Unit Test. We discussed and reviewed features that will be on the Mexico Map Quiz TOMORROW. The last half of the period was given for students to make sure their notes were complete for the note check tomorrow and to study for the map quiz and the chapter 8 quiz.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Science 7
Today students reviewed for the TEST TOMORROW.
Water in the Atmosphere, Precipitation, and Storms
Water in the Atmosphere, Precipitation, and Storms
Science 8
Today we discussed the chromatography lab and DNA origami. A plant cell and animal cell observation lab was started as well. Tomorrow we will finish up the "cell" labs and review for the chapter two quiz on Thursday!(quiz moved from Wednesday)
Literature 8
We finished "And Then There Were None" movie today. We started another mystery movie as a comparison. "Clue"
Applied Math 7
Lesson 29: Dividing Fractions
Assignment: Corrections to LEsson 28 are due today - Lesson 29 worksheet is due tomorrow.
Assignment: Corrections to LEsson 28 are due today - Lesson 29 worksheet is due tomorrow.
Health 7
Students learned what internal pressure is and refusal skills for handling internal pressure. If handout is not finished in class, it should be completed for homework.
Health 8
Students took notes on health risks of being over and under weight. After students were given time in class to work on converting the food they ate (from their food log entries) to servings and food groups. If students did not finish converting in class, this must be done outside of class and is due 11/20.
Nutrition Unit test is on Nov 25.
11/25 comparison graphs for actual servings eaten compared to the recommended daily servings are also due.
Nutrition Unit test is on Nov 25.
11/25 comparison graphs for actual servings eaten compared to the recommended daily servings are also due.
Applied Math 8
Students were given the entire period to complete the Chapter 2 Review. This review is due at the end of the hour. Students were also encouraged to complete and submit missing work to help raise their grades.
Chapter 2 Test is tomorrow.
Chapter 2 Test is tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Today we discussed the content from Chapter 7 that will be on the Unit Test (after Chapter 10). Students were encouraged to write this content down, rather than trying to remember it all in their heads. We also discussed Chapter 8 (Mexico) Sections 1-2. Students were given back the Chapter 7 Quizzes - the average grade was in the C range - a little disappointing considering that we go over the questions on the quiz every day in class.
Assignment: Students were to complete and hand in the Chapter 8 map of Mexico. If this is not turned in by the end of the hour it will be counted as late. Students were also assigned to read Section 3 and complete the notes for tomorrow. If Section 3 is not completed in class today, there should be time tomorrow to finish up.
Reminders: The Map Quiz and Note Check are on Thursday. The Chapter 8 Quiz is on Monday.
Assignment: Students were to complete and hand in the Chapter 8 map of Mexico. If this is not turned in by the end of the hour it will be counted as late. Students were also assigned to read Section 3 and complete the notes for tomorrow. If Section 3 is not completed in class today, there should be time tomorrow to finish up.
Reminders: The Map Quiz and Note Check are on Thursday. The Chapter 8 Quiz is on Monday.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Health 7
Students watched a video on refusal skills and then performed skits demonstrating refusal skills.
Assignment:
Complete the Peer Pressure Parent Interview. NO information obtained from interview will be shared in class.
Assignment:
Complete the Peer Pressure Parent Interview. NO information obtained from interview will be shared in class.
Health 8
Students took notes on the energy balance equation today in class. Students must complete Burn those Calories for homework.
Science 8
Chromatography lab and DNA origami were finished up today.
A quiz on chapter two is scheduled for Wednesday...all notes allowed!
7th Grade Math
Lesson 3-7, pages 140-141. Problems 11-36 and 40-49. Quiz Wednesday, test and notes on Thursday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 3-6, pages 144-145. Problems 10-23 and 26-30. Quiz Wednesday, test and notes on Thursday.
Science 7
We began reviewing for our test on Wednesday. The students worked with a partner on a review sheet that encompasses all three sections that the test will be on. This assignment is due tomorrow, but most students finished in the class time provided.
Social Studies 7
To continue with our Sociology Unit, the students worked on an in class assignment with a partner ( a crossword puzzle).
Applied Math 7
Reducing Fractions, Part 2
Assignment: complete the Lesson 28 worksheet
Grade sheets for 2nd quarter were posted.
Assignment: complete the Lesson 28 worksheet
Grade sheets for 2nd quarter were posted.
Applied Math 8
2-8 Packet due at the end of class today.
Review for Chapter 2 Test, in book p. 96-98 due at the end of class tomorrow (Tuesday)
Grade Sheets for 2nd Quarter were posted
Review for Chapter 2 Test, in book p. 96-98 due at the end of class tomorrow (Tuesday)
Grade Sheets for 2nd Quarter were posted
Social Studies 8
Today grade sheets were posted with 2nd quarter grades - any missing assignment (be it late or due to an absence) is being recorded as a 0 (zero) until it is turned in. Students can bring their grades up by turning in these assignments. This way, students have a more realistic view of their grade should they choose not to turn something in.
Today was the Chapter 7 quiz.
Assignment: Read Chapter 8, Sections 1-2 (p. 231-243) and complete the note packet
Today was the Chapter 7 quiz.
Assignment: Read Chapter 8, Sections 1-2 (p. 231-243) and complete the note packet
Language Arts - 8 (11/17-11/20)
This week we will be in the computer lab typing our essay that we have already outlined. The rough draft is due by the end of the hour Wednesday, and the peer-editted copy is due Thursday. After corrections are made, the essay is due by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 25th.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Science 7
The assignment from yesterday was collected (#13-22) - then we took our knowledge to the computer lab! Students viewed information from http://www.weatherwizkids.com/, where it talked about all of the subjects that we are learning about. It also took them to various links to see how a hurricane is tracked, the # of tornadoes in a certain area, various clouds and more! A student brought in this website and it was great! We also looked at the storm chasers website. There it showed the formation of a tornado (the kids got to form their own) and pictures of the damage caused.
Just a friendly reminder that the next test will be on Wednesday (11/19/08). I've had it on my board and have been telling the kids all week - I've just forgotten to post it. Sorry!
Have a great weekend...Make Good Choices :)
Applied Math 7
Lesson 27: Reciprocals
Assignment: Complete Problem Set 27 using the worksheet guide. This is due Monday.
Assignment: Complete Problem Set 27 using the worksheet guide. This is due Monday.
Applied Math 8
Today we went over Lesson 2-8: Misleading Statistics. Students were given an in-class assignment (due at the end of the hour) of #3-13. We completed #3-8 as a class, and each student needed to complete #9-13 independently.
Students were made aware of the Chapter 2 Test coming up next Wednesday. A list of skills needed for the test were posted on the board.
Students were made aware of the Chapter 2 Test coming up next Wednesday. A list of skills needed for the test were posted on the board.
7th Grade Math
Lesson 3-5 and 3-6 on page 571. 3-5 problems 1-27, show your work. 3-6 problems 1-28 use the odd/even rule and show your work on the algebra problems.
Science 8
All Independent Study work is due today. Students who were completed did a chromatography lab and DNA origami.
Social Studies 8
Lots to do in Social Studies today! First - Mexico/Latin America/South America MAP QUIZ. Students should have been studying over testing this week. We also had the Chapter 7 note check, and reviewed for the Chapter 7 QUIZ which is on Monday. Finally, students were to complete the Chapter 7 review activity and turn it in during class. Reviews not turned in today will be counted as late.
Over the weekend: STUDY for the Chapter 7 QUIZ on Monday!
Over the weekend: STUDY for the Chapter 7 QUIZ on Monday!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Science 7
We watched an episode (or part of an episode) of Storm Chasers from the Discovery Channel. It's a great show that talks about the power and language of tornadoes - just like we're doing in class. Today they were able to see baseball size hail fall and the impact of tornadoes!
For tomorrow, # 13 - 22 are due.
Social Studies 7
Students took a quiz on Sociology. They were allowed to use their notes for the quiz.
Social Studies 7
Students took a quiz on Sociology. They were allowed to use their notes for the quiz.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 26: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Assignment: p. 124 a-f (the practice problems) and p. 636 - the supplemental problems for Lesson 26 - #1-12
Assignment: p. 124 a-f (the practice problems) and p. 636 - the supplemental problems for Lesson 26 - #1-12
Applied Math 8
Today students got more practice with bar graphs and histograms.
Assignment: Complete the 2-7 Packet due tomorrow
Assignment: Complete the 2-7 Packet due tomorrow
English/Literature 7
English -
We will be discussing the first poem we are going to write: Acrostic poetry.
Students need to turn in vocabulary #1 - 7 review tomorrow before their short quiz.
Literature -
We have begun breaking down plot using children's books. Yesterday we had a great time with the "Sneetches." We are using the children's books so we can get the hang of it before we move on to a full novel.
Students need to complete their House on Mango Street final project by Monday, November 17th.
We will be discussing the first poem we are going to write: Acrostic poetry.
Students need to turn in vocabulary #1 - 7 review tomorrow before their short quiz.
Literature -
We have begun breaking down plot using children's books. Yesterday we had a great time with the "Sneetches." We are using the children's books so we can get the hang of it before we move on to a full novel.
Students need to complete their House on Mango Street final project by Monday, November 17th.
Social Studies 8
No classes today - LAST day of WKCE tests (yay!)
Remember, the note check and the map quiz are tomorrow!
Remember, the note check and the map quiz are tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Science 7
We started reading and discussing Chapter 3, section 2 - Storms. We read through the section today and had some great personal stories shared in our discussions! The students started an assignment in class, they are to finish questions 1-12 for tomorrow.
Social Studies 7
Today, we finished reading and discussing Unit 4 of Sociology. We also corrected the remaining reading sheet in class. The students began making corrections to the reading sheets.
Applied Math 7
Our Fraction review continues... today we corrected the green packet from yesterday and reviewed finding equivalent fractions (multiply by a fraction equivalent to 1 - same number on the top and the bottom).
Assignment: Complete the Blue review packet for tormorrow
Assignment: Complete the Blue review packet for tormorrow
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Health 8
Students took notes on serving sizes for food items to be used as a guide for their nutrition project.
Due 11/13: Design for daily food log. See example in packet.
Due 11/13: Design for daily food log. See example in packet.
Pre-Algebra
8th Grade was taking their WKCE test. 7th graders homework is page 623, problems 1-15 (lesson 3-4).
Science 7
Continued our discussion about:
precipitation
the five types of precipitation
droughts
and
measuring rain/snow fall.
Students also took some notes in class about this topic. While taking the notes, we were introduced to how to summarize and pull out the important pieces - an effective way of note taking.
Social Studies 7
Today we spent some time in class talking about the importance and meaning of Veterans Day. This lead to some great discussions! We also continued in our readings of Sociology with corresponding work material.
Applied Math 7
In 7th grade this week we are spending time reviewing and enforcing skills with fractions. Today's packet covers adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Remember, the denominator does NOT change in addition or subtraction.
Assignment: complete the review packet - due tomorrow (green)
Assignment: complete the review packet - due tomorrow (green)
Social Studies 8
No classes today - WKCE tests. Remember to study your maps for the map quiz on Friday!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Language Arts (11/10-11/14)
This week there are three days of testing so we will not have vocabulary. Monday, you will receive the outline for your essay and you should work on that throughout the week. The outline will be due Monday, Nov. 17th. If you have any questions, please come see me before or after school.
Friday we will be going to the library and books are due that day so remember to bring them!
Friday we will be going to the library and books are due that day so remember to bring them!
Health 8
Students took notes on serving sizes for food items to be used as a guide for their nutrition project.
Due 11/12: Design for daily food log. See example in packet.
Due 11/12: Design for daily food log. See example in packet.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 3-4, pages 135-136. Problems 12-34. 8th graders bring calculators on Wednesday for your WKCE testing.
7th Grade Math
Lesson 3-4, pages 123-124. Problems 11-58. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes tomorrow.
Science 8
We began chapter two today. I assigned independent study work due to the W.K.C.E. testing schedule. All students should complete their work by Friday...at the start of class. We did Chapter 2.1 together. If students plan and use work time properly there should be little to no outside of class work time needed.
Science 7
Today due to operator confusion ;) we had a change in plans. We reviewed the events from Friday and that lead right into the reading of section 2.5, Precipitation. Students were actively involved in discussions! There was an assignment, pg 65 the section 5 assessment. Students were given class time to complete this, most finished. If not, it is due tomorrow in their notebooks.
Social Studies 7
Today students completed readings 4-9 in needed. We then discussed the readings and corrected the assignments from readings 1 to reading 9.
State Testing Week
W.K.C.E. testing begins tomorrow. Make sure to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and try your best!
Testing will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during morning classes.
Literature 8
We took the book test today. The students were allowed to use their character charts as notes. We will watch the movie...a 1945 Black & White classic account of the story on Friday.
FYI...I will not have literature classes Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday due to the WKCE testing. Classes will resume on Friday.
Special Announcement
All this week, November 10-14, homerooms will be participating in the Student Council Food Drive. Each homeroom has been assigned a specific item to collect. They are as follows:
Corn – Francoeur/Powers
Tomato Products (paste, sauce) – King/Whitmore
Salt – Stachowski/Fadroski
Tuna – Moran/Leal
Peas – Rehm/Smith
Peaches – Lewis/Wolf
The top 3 homerooms with the most food collected per student (number of cans divided by number of students - to be fair to smaller homerooms) will receive participation posters that will count toward the end of the year pizza party!
Corn – Francoeur/Powers
Tomato Products (paste, sauce) – King/Whitmore
Salt – Stachowski/Fadroski
Tuna – Moran/Leal
Peas – Rehm/Smith
Peaches – Lewis/Wolf
The top 3 homerooms with the most food collected per student (number of cans divided by number of students - to be fair to smaller homerooms) will receive participation posters that will count toward the end of the year pizza party!
Applied Math 7
We reviewed for Test 5 and made more corrections to our reviews. When reviews were corrected, students were able to use them on the test. No homework today!
Applied Math 8
Today we reviewed Box and Whisker Plots.
Assignment: the 2-6 packet - due Wednesday because of WKCE testing tomorrow
Assignment: the 2-6 packet - due Wednesday because of WKCE testing tomorrow
Social Studies 8
Today we reviewed and discussed Sections 3-4 of Chapter 7 - the early civilizations, colonizations, and independence. We also reviewed for the Chapter 7 quiz which will be next Monday. Students were reminded that the Chapter 7 MAP quiz is on Friday and that it is their responsibility to study their maps for the quiz.
We also had a short discussion about Veteran's Day (tomorrow) and students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show their support for our veterans.
Assignment: Chapter 7 Vocabulary Worksheet
We also had a short discussion about Veteran's Day (tomorrow) and students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show their support for our veterans.
Assignment: Chapter 7 Vocabulary Worksheet
Friday, November 7, 2008
Science 7
As a class, we completed our discussions on the Water in the Atmosphere - during which we talked about the water cycle, humidity and relative humidity, and various types of cloud formations.
Students shared their projects today in class and were able to hear about the different choices that they had not performed. We also looked online at the importance of clean groundwater and how that affects us here in Wisconsin.
Finally, some classes had a few extra minutes and we played the Droplet Game. Students had to answer questions about the water cycle in order to play a game that moved "droplet" through the various stages of the water cycle. Many students asked for the link, so this is where to find it:
You do not have to download the game, you can just play it online.
The only homework students will have is if they did not finish the tic-tac-toe assignment that was given on Monday.
Have a great weekend....Make good choices!
Social Studies 7
Today in class, we continued with our learning of sociology. The students completed their assignment from the 4th to 9th readings in our book.
Literature 8
Our novel is completed. We reviewed the book today. Students were encouraged to make sure all clues and information is filled in on the "Character Chart" They will be allowed to use the chart as notes on the test Monday!
Science 8
All students saw their quarter grades. The class was given an article titled "Why Leaves Change Color" to read alone or with a partner and complete a note/outline assignment. They had the entire class period to finish. Only those who didn't finish have homework.
This article ties in with our chapter two...starting Monday!
7th Grade Math
Mid chapter practice page 116, problems 1-16. Page 570, lesson 3-2 problems 2-22 even and lesson 3-3, problems 2-24 even.
Applied Math 7
Today we corrected the Test 5 Review. The remainder of the hour was given for students to STUDY for the math test on Monday. On the last test, the highest grade received was a 90%. Considering that the test review is merely a different form of the test that will be given, there is no reason why anyone should be getting below a B.
Applied Math 8
Box and Whisker Plots - This is a difficult task for many students, but they have all the information necessary in their books and notes to successfully complete the assignment.
Assignment: p. 82 #3-13 due Monday
Assignment: p. 82 #3-13 due Monday
Social Studies 8
Today we discussed Chapter 7, Sections 1-2, about the physical geography of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and South America. The discussion included landforms, climates, and vegetation of these areas.
Students were given back their maps and were made aware that it is their responsibility to correct anything labeled incorrectly, and also to begin studying these maps (The map quiz is next Friday). Chapter 6 tests were returned, and the First Quarter grade sheet was passed around so students know their final quarter grade in social studies.
Today's assignment: Read Sections 3-4 and complete the study guide... if students don't get it all done today, we will finish as a class on Monday - however, students were encouraged to attempt completing both in class today.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
English / Literature 7
English -
We had some WKCE testing in the morning. My later hours looked into poetry that describes change. We will be looking at a few poems by Robert Frost and writing an e mail to Mr. Frost in reaction to his poetry. (Yes, we will be sending e mails to him even though he has passed on...)
Literature -
We are beginning our final project for House on Mango Street. This project will ask the students to pull together their knowledge of setting, figurative language, and what they have read in the novel to complete a map of their life. Students should be coming home with the detailed directions tomorrow!
We had some WKCE testing in the morning. My later hours looked into poetry that describes change. We will be looking at a few poems by Robert Frost and writing an e mail to Mr. Frost in reaction to his poetry. (Yes, we will be sending e mails to him even though he has passed on...)
Literature -
We are beginning our final project for House on Mango Street. This project will ask the students to pull together their knowledge of setting, figurative language, and what they have read in the novel to complete a map of their life. Students should be coming home with the detailed directions tomorrow!
Family and Consumer Education - 8th Grade
In 8th Grade FCE we are studying the impact that beverages have on teen diet and health. Students just completed work on eating disorders and have thier informational posters displayed in the commons for parents to see at conferences.
Family and Comsumer Education - 7th Grade
In FCE we have begun our Child Care Unit focusing the care of preschoolers.
Each student should have notes from our discussions and will be respondible for
creating an activity suitable for preschoolers.
Each student should have notes from our discussions and will be respondible for
creating an activity suitable for preschoolers.
Algebra
Lesson 3.4 Part 2. Pages 158-159, problems 46-52 and 55-70. Mid-chapter test and notes tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra
8th grade students were given a mult/div. packet and worked on it in class. It was collected by the teacher. 7th graders were finishing their WKCE test. Mid-chapter 3 test and quiz tomorrow.
Science 7
We again had WKCE testing in the seventh grade today.
As a reminder, for science, the 2.4 tic-tac-toe sheet is due TOMORROW!
Applied Math 7
Corrections to Lesson 24 were due today. Students corrected and submitted Lesson 25 as well.
Today's assignment: Test 5 Review (on green!) due tomorrow.
Today's assignment: Test 5 Review (on green!) due tomorrow.
Applied Math 8
Review of Stem and Leaf Plots.
Students who had not completed yesterday's assignment finished in class today.
Today's assignment: Complete the 2-5 Packet (blue) due tomorrow.
Students who had not completed yesterday's assignment finished in class today.
Today's assignment: Complete the 2-5 Packet (blue) due tomorrow.
Literature 8
We finished the Epilogue and confession letter by the murder...
Extra credit was due today!
Science 8
Chapter 1 test today! I hope you did well.
FYI-
This grade will be included with the first quarter.
Social Studies 8
Discussion was had regarding the poor map quiz scores that were received for the Canada Map quiz. Every student is assigned an outline map at the beginning of a chapter with certain locations to label. These are then graded. It is the STUDENT's responsibility to correct any mis-labels and then use that assignment to study for the map quiz. There is always time at the end of class for this to occur. Also, these maps can be taken home every day to study! In the past, when we had an overhead, we would review features on the overhead map all together. The fact that we are currently without an overhead does not take away from the fact that each students has their very own map to study daily.
We also discussed that for Unit 3: Latin America and South America - we will be covering 4 chapters in a very short amount of time. Things will be somewhat different. Students will have 2 sections a day to read in class, but study guides have been modified to include just notes. Also, there will be fewer assignments to turn in for a grade for each chapter. There will be a 40-question, multiple choice chapter quiz at the end of each chapter, and a Unit Test at the end of the unit. There will still be note checks and map quizzes for each chapter.
Chapter 7's schedule was put on the board today and is as follows:
11/6 (TH) - Outline Map - due in class today/ Read Sections 1-2
11/7 (F) - Read Sections 3-4
11/10 (M) - Review Chapter 7 and the Map for quizzes
11/11-11/13- No Social Studies Classes due to WKCE testing - a great opportunity to study those maps!
11/14 (F) - Chapter 7 Map Quiz, Note Check, Chapter 7 Review
11/17 (M) - Chapter 7 Quiz, begin Chapter 8
Today's assignment: Complete the Chapter 7 Outline Map IN CLASS and turn in. Read Chapter 7, Physical Geography and History of Latin America, Sections 1-2 (p. 196-211) and complete the notes.
We also discussed that for Unit 3: Latin America and South America - we will be covering 4 chapters in a very short amount of time. Things will be somewhat different. Students will have 2 sections a day to read in class, but study guides have been modified to include just notes. Also, there will be fewer assignments to turn in for a grade for each chapter. There will be a 40-question, multiple choice chapter quiz at the end of each chapter, and a Unit Test at the end of the unit. There will still be note checks and map quizzes for each chapter.
Chapter 7's schedule was put on the board today and is as follows:
11/6 (TH) - Outline Map - due in class today/ Read Sections 1-2
11/7 (F) - Read Sections 3-4
11/10 (M) - Review Chapter 7 and the Map for quizzes
11/11-11/13- No Social Studies Classes due to WKCE testing - a great opportunity to study those maps!
11/14 (F) - Chapter 7 Map Quiz, Note Check, Chapter 7 Review
11/17 (M) - Chapter 7 Quiz, begin Chapter 8
Today's assignment: Complete the Chapter 7 Outline Map IN CLASS and turn in. Read Chapter 7, Physical Geography and History of Latin America, Sections 1-2 (p. 196-211) and complete the notes.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Science 7
We continued with water in the atmosphere. Students worked on the tic-tac-toe array of assignments for 2.4. Again, all three assignments are due on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter practice test on page 130. Problems 1-25. Lesson 3-3 worksheet packet, enrichment is extra credit. Test/quiz/notes on Friday.
Applied Math 8
Today we learned how to make and interpret Stem and Leaf Plots. As a class, we practiced making two plots.
Assignment: p. 78 #5-21 (5-10 were completed as a class)
Today is the end of the quarter. No 1st quarter late work will be accepted after today.
Assignment: p. 78 #5-21 (5-10 were completed as a class)
Today is the end of the quarter. No 1st quarter late work will be accepted after today.
Literature 8
We read Chapter 16. The end has arrived. All ten are dead. Remember to do the extra credit...due tomorrow!
Applied Math 7
Lesson 25: Fraction of a Group Problems
Assignment: Finish corrections to the Lesson 24 worksheet (due tomorrow) and complete the Lesson 25 worksheet (also due tomorrow)
Today is the last day of the quarter. Late work from 1st quarter will no longer be accepted.
Assignment: Finish corrections to the Lesson 24 worksheet (due tomorrow) and complete the Lesson 25 worksheet (also due tomorrow)
Today is the last day of the quarter. Late work from 1st quarter will no longer be accepted.
Social Studies 8
Chapter 6 (Canada) Test.
No Assignment.
End of the first quarter - no late work accepted after today.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Science 8
Today we reviewed transport of materials through a cell membrane. The test is scheduled for Thursday. Students should be studying the cell structures and their functions. (Chapter One)
Literature 8
We read chapter 15 together. An extra credit opportunity was made available today. The students were encouraged to draw the island and house detailing the murder and location of such for each guest.
Pre-Algebra
Homework: Page 622, Lesson 3-1 (1-30), Lesson 3-2 (1-30), Lesson 3-3 (1-27). Seventh graders have no homework. They were taking the WKCE test.
Applied Math 7
We reviewed and corrected Lesson 23 from yesterday.
Today's lesson (lesson 24) was about how to write mixed numbers and whole numbers as fractions.
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 24 worksheet (due tomorrow)
Also, remember, tomorrow is the last day of the quarter. Any missing work not submitted, regardless of the date it was assigned, becomes a zero.
Today's lesson (lesson 24) was about how to write mixed numbers and whole numbers as fractions.
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 24 worksheet (due tomorrow)
Also, remember, tomorrow is the last day of the quarter. Any missing work not submitted, regardless of the date it was assigned, becomes a zero.
Science 7
Today the 7th grade began their WKCE testing. There were not any new assignments given today, as not every class met. On Monday they were given a tic-tac-toe worksheet related to 2.4. To see the instructions, please look at the older post.
These assignments will be due on Friday.
These assignments will be due on Friday.
Applied Math 8
Today was the Chapter 2 Mid-Chapter Test. Most students completed this in about half the class period. The rest of class time was given for making up late work, which will turn to zeros tomorrow if not submitted.
Langauge Arts - 8 (11/3-11/7)
This week in language arts, we have vocabulary centered around the theme of dialect. The packet is due Wednesday with a quiz on Thursday.
We have also started working on an expository essay unit. By Wednesday, a topic should be chosen and then Thursday we will work on developing a thesis statement. We are also reviewing all the parts of a standard essay and working on effective attention getters, orders, formulas, and final thoughts. By Friday, outlines will be distributed to allow independent work at home.
We have also started working on an expository essay unit. By Wednesday, a topic should be chosen and then Thursday we will work on developing a thesis statement. We are also reviewing all the parts of a standard essay and working on effective attention getters, orders, formulas, and final thoughts. By Friday, outlines will be distributed to allow independent work at home.
Social Studies 8
Today was the Canada Map Quiz and the Chapter 6 note check. A reminder to parents, notes must be COMPLETE for students to receive a 100. There is no excuse for not having study guides filled in completely as we do go over them in class together. Students whose study guides were not complete or were missing part or all of their notes will recieve a zero. It is unfortunate that this will bring down some quarter grades, but we are 6 chapters into the semester - it's time to participate.
As a class we reviewed for the Canada Test which is tomorrow. Students were given the essay questions that will be on the test and these questions were discussed together today.
Assignment: study for the Chapter 6 (Canada) test tomorrow.
As a class we reviewed for the Canada Test which is tomorrow. Students were given the essay questions that will be on the test and these questions were discussed together today.
Assignment: study for the Chapter 6 (Canada) test tomorrow.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Science 7
The water cycle posters were completed in class today. Students were given part of Tuesday, all day Wednesday, and most of today to complete this. If for some reason students did not finish, it is his/her homework to complete. They must turn it into me before they go to first hour tomorrow.
Students were also introduced to a tic-tac-toe assignment for 2.4. Students are to pick any combination of squares that makes a straight line(up/down, across, or diagonal) and goes through the middle. We went over the expectations and directions for the assignment(s). The 3 completed parts will be due this Friday.
Also, students have been reminded for 2 weeks about missing assignments. There are still a few out.Those students received a strip of paper today with any missing assignments listed there.
Students were also introduced to a tic-tac-toe assignment for 2.4. Students are to pick any combination of squares that makes a straight line(up/down, across, or diagonal) and goes through the middle. We went over the expectations and directions for the assignment(s). The 3 completed parts will be due this Friday.
Also, students have been reminded for 2 weeks about missing assignments. There are still a few out.Those students received a strip of paper today with any missing assignments listed there.
Social Studies 7
Today we continued our discussion on the topic of Sociology. The students worked on a reading packet in class. If they did not finish, they will be given time tomorrow to do so.
Science 8
All lab work & showcases were passed out. A review took place to get ready for the chapter one test this Thursday. Cell Structure concept map was assigned as homework.
F.Y.I.
The end of the quarter is this Wednesday. I will be including Thursday's test in FIRST Quarter grades.
F.Y.I.
The end of the quarter is this Wednesday. I will be including Thursday's test in FIRST Quarter grades.
Literature 8
We discussed chapter 13...assigned last week Wednesday. We also filled in any clues/deaths. Chapter 14 was finished in class. A review of chapters 10-14 was assigned.
7th Grade Math
Homework: Lesson 3-2, pages 110-111. Problems 5-32 and 34-42. Bring your calculators and #2 pencils tomorrow for WKCE testing.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 3-3, pages 128-129. Problems 17-49 and 52-58. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Friday.
Algebra
Lesson 3.3 Part 2, pages 149-152. Problems 38-55, 57, 58, 75-82 and quiz 1, problems 1-11. Quiz tomorrow.
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