Family and Consumer Education - 8th Grade

The students have begun their Food Service Unit in both 2nd and 3rd hours. They should be reviewing their vocabulary of cooking terms and equivalents from last year. We will be working toward our food service simulation which should be hold after the new year.

The students in 1st hour will be studying the qualities of employable teens and working on their Architectural Design unit.

Science 8

We corrected and discussed G. Mendel and vocabulary questions 1-15. The students went into the computer lab to complete a genetic web lab. No homework!

http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/mendel/mendelmenu.html

Literature 8

We began reading "The Red Badge of Courage" today starting only with the introduction. The students were asked to define bravery and answer a few questions.

Algebra

Graphing Linear Equations :) Lesson 4.2, pages 214-215. Problems 16-64 even.

Health 8

Students handed in their food log and graphs today as well as suggestions for diet improvements. Students should be keeping track of their food intake for a three day period, implementing their suggestions. The food log should be completed by Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Students also completed their Nutrition Unit test in class today.

All should continue working on their semester health goal.

Health 7

Studens learned about inhalant abuse and how to keep themselves safe when around toxic fumes.

A permssion slip for Human Growth and Development was given to each student. It must be signed and returned by Monday, Dec. 8. Any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Kutz at school, 495-7101 ext. 2109.

Applied Math 7

Corrected Lesson 31. Students were again encouraged to make ALL corrections on their assignments for the best grade possible. Homework scores are just as important as test scores.
Lesson 32- Two-Step Word Problems - the practice problems and #1-6 were done together as a class.
Homework: Complete the Lesson 32 worksheet.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 3-2 #5-31 and reviewed comparing and ordering integers.
Assignment: 3-2 Packet

Pre-Algebra

Homework: Page 624, Lesson 4-1. Problems 1-20. Lesson 4-2, problems 1-7. Extra-credit due on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Homework: Page 572, Lesson 4-2. Problems 1-30. Check your solutions. Extra-credit due on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Today we reviewed Chapter 9, Section 3: Colombia and Venezuela as well as reviewing Sections 1 and 2 for the quiz on Monday.
Students were given back their Chapter 9 maps and we went over the places on the quiz using the new overhead. The Chapter 9 Map Quiz and Note Check are on Friday.
Assignment: Read Sections 4-5 (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and the Southern Cone) and complete the notes. Study all notes and the Chapter 9 map for upcoming quizzes!

Science 7

We are starting a new chapter today...as well as using a new book! We are now studying about the Earth's surface. We're reading section 1.1 today in class and discussing the main ideas and terms.

We will be talking about topography (elevation, relief) and land forms/regions (plains, plateaus, and mountain)

Social Studies 7

We are continuing to review for our upcoming test on Friday 12/5/08. Today students will begin a new review on Sociology.
Yesterday students received information in regards to options for this units "projects". They are not mandatory, but are needed in order to gain an A in the class. These projects are due this Friday.