Science 7

Today in class, each student received his/her book. These books will change throughout the year, as they are a set of four. The students know that by Monday 9/8/08, the books need to be covered. I have paper covers if needed.
We reviewed the different sections of the book, and were really able to look at and discuss many of the intense weather pictures - also led to a great discussion about the current hurricane season!
Finally in class today, the students received a bioglyph. The assignment will be completed in class tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Review Lesson A - we reviewed terms and symbols that go along with the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Assignment: Problem Set A (p. 5-6) #1-30

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-1: The Four Step Problem Solving Process

We learned the 4-step process for solving word problems - Explore, Plan, Solve, Evaluate.

Assignment: Study Guide and Practice Skills Worksheet due tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

We read and discussed chapter 1, section 1 - Themes and Elements of Geography. Students became familiar with the 5 themes and 6 essential elements of geography. We discussed the use of the section reading study guides - these are for student use and to be kept organized by the student. This format gives structure to note taking so students have important information that they can study at home (since the books stay in the classroom).


Assignment: Complete Section 1 Reading Study Guide, Outline Map Activity due tomorrow.

**Almost all students finished their assignments in the time given during class. We discussed that if work was not complete, options for completion and to aviod having late work tomorrow included lunch, after school today, before school tomorrow, or during study hall if you have it.