Algebra

Lesson 1.1, pages 6-8. Problems 20-34 even, 35-39, 44, and 50-68 even.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 1-1, pages 8-9. Problems 4-8, 10-11, and 13-18.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 1-1, pages 9-10. Problems 7-17 and 19-24.

Science 7

Today students completed and turned in their bio glyph's (all but 4th hour - they will turn theirs in tomorrow). The bio glyphs are another tool to introduce the concept of a dichotomous key. In addition, it allows for a creative and fun look at the final product due to the directions/steps that have to be followed.
The students also received their Making Connections Packet. This is a long term packet, that will be due on 9/12/08 (next Friday). Each student was to write not only that they received it today, but also that on 9/12/08 that it is due. As a class, we talked about and I explained my expectations and directions for problems #1-12. It is not expected that they complete the packet at home tonight. Rather, the students had some time today to work on the packet in class. Time will be given periodically to the students to work on the packet in class - but as I told all hours, some of the work will need to be done at home.
There are 25 questions in this packet, and they all pertain to each individual student. In addition, there are various ways to receive extra credit points - the students were made aware of them for #1-12. I will let them know about the remaining numbers as we continue through the packet.
The content of the packet again relates the the student and is about his/her life. I listed the requirements for the packet on the first page. But, I will stress again some points. I require COMPLETE SENTENCES, proper grammar and spelling. Along with this is penmanship - this needs to be done neatly. As I told the classes, this isn't a race to see who can finish first, but rather the thought and effort that each student shows in his/her work.

Science 8

Today we corrected our first assignment...Scientific Method X-word. We reviewed controlled experiments and their vocabulary. Homework today focused on identifying parts of a controlled experiment and lab safety.

Literature 8

We corrected our first assignment..."Getting To Know Our Text". Each student was given a Literary Technique packet which will stay in our classroom. Any absence work in this packet will need to be done here... before, during lunch, or after school. The "technique" of today was allusion. We listened to a famous speech "I Have a Dream" which uses allusion. No homework.

Applied Math 8

We corrected and discussed our assignment from yesterday, then reviewed Lesson 1-1: The Four Step Process for solving word problems.
Assignment: p. 9 #6-18 no #9 and no #12 (more word problems!)

Social Studies 8

Students turned in their outline map assignments and then we reviewed section 1, including the 5 themes of geography and the 6 essential elements. Students were introduced to MR. LIP who helps us to remember the 5 themes.
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 11-15 and complete the Section 2 Study Guide