We continued to work in the IMC on the language arts/social studies paper.
There are no new assignments.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Science 7
This week we have been reviewing all of the information from Chapter 3 - Erosion and Deposition. The students made memory cards/concentration cards, we used Inspiration to make outlines and played a review game today. The test is on Monday 3/2/09, you need to study over the weekend!
Enjoy your long weekend...
Science 8
Any chapter two work is due today.
The students were given a video introduction to protists...our topic of chapter three.
No Homework!
The students were given a video introduction to protists...our topic of chapter three.
No Homework!
Literature 8
We discussed chapter two in class. A short review assignment was given for Chapter 1-2.
Read chapter three over the weekend.
Health 8
Students took their Skeletal, Muscular & Cardiovascular Systems test today.
B-day journals are due on Tuesday, 3/3.
B-day journals are due on Tuesday, 3/3.
Social Studies 8
Students reviewed the ideas of the Wilmot Proviso and Popular Sovereignty as they related to allowing or banning slavery from the territories in the West. Today, students identified the results of the Compromise of 1850, and compared key peoples' ideas about slavery in the territories (including David Wilmot, Jefferson Davis, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun).
HOMEWORK: Complete the packet including a review of Section 1, a biography of Dred Scott, and graphing economic differences between the north and the south. This can be turned in today if completed, otherwise it is due on Monday.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 9-3, pages 432-433. Problems3-13 and 17-21. Page 637 and 638 Lessons 9-1 thru 9-3.
Social Studies 8
Students worked in their groups to create flyers advertising and explaining the Wilmot Proviso and Popular Sovreignty --> Would slavery be allowed in the new territories of the United States, and if so, how would it be decided?
HOMEWORK: Read p. 478-479 for tomorrow
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Science 8
A Chapter two review took place today. I summarized the chapter and we then played Vocabulary Bingo.
The test is tomorrow. The students may use the vocabulary terms they defined on the test as notes.
I also provided an optional extra credit assignment: Pgs. 69-70 (1-21). This will help them review the chapter too!
The test is tomorrow. The students may use the vocabulary terms they defined on the test as notes.
I also provided an optional extra credit assignment: Pgs. 69-70 (1-21). This will help them review the chapter too!
Literature 8
We began "And Then There Were None" today. Each student was given a character chart to keep pace with the story and events as they occur.
HOMEWORK: Read the rest of chapter 1 and fill in the character names.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-7: Least Common Multiple (LCM). We learned two methods for this... either is fine as long as work is shown.
Assignment: p. 225-226 #4-20 AND p. 576 #1-28 for Lesson 5-7
Assignment: p. 225-226 #4-20 AND p. 576 #1-28 for Lesson 5-7
Health 7
Students worked on a review sheet and studied for their Communication Unit Test on Wednesday (B-day) and Thursday (A-day).
Social Studies 8
Today students worked in groups to create mini-posters that compare and contrast the economies, populations, and military advantages/disadvantages of the North and the South prior to the Civil War.
Assignment: Read p. 476 - 477 and be able to EXPLAIN the Wilmont Proviso and Popular Sovreignty
Monday, February 23, 2009
Science 8
All Microbe work was due at the start of class..no exceptions. We corrected our individual work. Making a Bingo Card for tomorrows review game was our homework.
Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY!!!
The key terms defined for this chapter are allowed as notes on this test.
Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY!!!
The key terms defined for this chapter are allowed as notes on this test.
Literature 8
Novel Choice today.
Students paired up to write a quick book review. Each group shared and a vote was held. "And Then There Were None" -Agatha Christie, was chosen as our first class book.
Health 8
We made corrections to the Body's Transport System & A Closer Look at Blood Vessels handouts.
Test on Wednesday. Students will have to identify muscles and bones on the test. Test will cover pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89 in the text.
Test on Wednesday. Students will have to identify muscles and bones on the test. Test will cover pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89 in the text.
Social Studies 8
Students were given the entire period to read Chapters 12-13. These chapters give information about the North and the South before the Civil War. Students needed to complete a graphic organizer for each chapter which will prepare them for tomorrow's activity of contrasting the North and South.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Social Studies 8
Presentations were completed today. Hours that finished early got a head start on reading through Chapters 12 (the North) and 13 (the South) in order to compare and contrast the regions. There will be class time for this on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Health 7
Students took notes on alternatives to conflict and the seven steps to problem solving. Students were to apply the seven steps of problem solving to an recent conflict. This should be in writing and is due next Monday.
Health 8
Students finished reading about the cardiovascular system and were to complete study guides for both reading sections: pp. 78-84 and pp. 85-89.
Students will have a test next week,Wednesday, covering the skeletal system, muscular system and cardiovascular system. I encourage students to start studying this weekend.
In text, pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89. Students will need to identify muscles and bones on their test.
Students will have a test next week,Wednesday, covering the skeletal system, muscular system and cardiovascular system. I encourage students to start studying this weekend.
In text, pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89. Students will need to identify muscles and bones on their test.
7th Grade Math
Chapter 6 study guide and review. Page 278-280. Problems 8-68 even. Test and notes tomorrow.
Science 8
We were in the computer lab today. Tomorrow marks our last work day.
All individual and partner work is due on Monday!
The chapter 2 test will be on Wednesday next week...Feb. 25th
All individual and partner work is due on Monday!
The chapter 2 test will be on Wednesday next week...Feb. 25th
Literature 8
We reviewed the movie 'Charly' and took the test for "Flowers for Algernon"
No homework!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Health 8
Students took a pop quiz on muscles and bones identification today. Students are to finish reading pp. 78-84 on the cardiovascular system.
Health goal journals are due on Friday. Accountability partners must sign questionnaire for credit to be given.
Health goal journals are due on Friday. Accountability partners must sign questionnaire for credit to be given.
Health 7
We wrapped up anger management today and discussed three different communication styles. Students should be able to identify behaviors characteristic of each of the communication styles.
Algebra
Lesson 6.7 Part 2. Pages 379-380. Problems 25-28, 31-32 and 40-50 even. Quiz 1, problems 1-9. Test and notes on Friday.
7th Grade Math
Lesson 6-9. Pages 276-277. Problems 4-23 and 29-31. Quiz tomorrow. Test and notes on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 7 Study Guide and Review. Pages 363-366. Problems 10-45. Quiz tomorrow. Test and notes on Friday.
Social Studies 8
Final day working in groups to complete poster/presentation projects. Presentations begin tomorrow!
Science 8
Work time continued. Today we had time to research in the computer lab.
See Mondays' blog for a listing of work.
See Mondays' blog for a listing of work.
Literature 8
We continued our movie today... The test on "Flowers for Algernon" has been moved to Thursday.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7th Grade Math
Lesson 6-8. Pages 272-273. Problems 8-28 and 33-39. Quiz on Thursday. Test and notes on Friday.
Science 7
We continued to work on The Force of Moving Water and the topic of Glaciers. Tomorrow students have a glacier GRS due.
The test for Chapter 3 will be on Monday March 2nd.
The test for Chapter 3 will be on Monday March 2nd.
Social Studies 7
We continued in the IMC today. The students will continue to work in the IMC the remainder of the week. We are looking to have a rough draft of an inspiration outline completed at the end of either Language Arts or Social Studies tomorrow.
Health 7
Students took some notes on anger management and 3 other communication styles: assertive, passive and aggressive. Students should be able to identify and give an example of each.
Health 8
Students took a pop quiz on the muscles and bones.
Health goal journals were handed back to those who turned them in. They do count as a test grade so I encourage others to get theirs in. Please check through Parent Access to see if your child has turned theirs in.
We read pp. 78-84 in the text: The Cardiovascular system.
Health goal journals were handed back to those who turned them in. They do count as a test grade so I encourage others to get theirs in. Please check through Parent Access to see if your child has turned theirs in.
We read pp. 78-84 in the text: The Cardiovascular system.
Social Studies 8
Group work continues on U.S. History Presentation/Poster projects
Assignment: Make sure images for posters are retrieved tonight. Presentations start on Thursday!
Assignment: Make sure images for posters are retrieved tonight. Presentations start on Thursday!
Science 8
Microbe Work:
Partner and independent work continues...See Mondays' blog.
Wednesday & Thursday is Computer lab time.
The last workday is Friday.
Partner and independent work continues...See Mondays' blog.
Wednesday & Thursday is Computer lab time.
The last workday is Friday.
Literature 8
We continued our movie based on the story "Flowers for Algernon"
The movie should finish tomorrow and be followed by the test.
The movie should finish tomorrow and be followed by the test.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Science 8
Microbe Work:
Students were assigned independent work and partner work studying Bacteria & Viruses.
All week will be dedicated to completing this work
Independent Work
Virus Packet
Bacteria Packet
Vocabulary List AND Page 68 Key terms defined
Partner Work
Choose 2 of the following...
3-D model of virus & bacteria
Micro-slide lab & computer simulation
Bacteria lab
Research a Childhood disease
Students were assigned independent work and partner work studying Bacteria & Viruses.
All week will be dedicated to completing this work
Independent Work
Virus Packet
Bacteria Packet
Vocabulary List AND Page 68 Key terms defined
Partner Work
Choose 2 of the following...
3-D model of virus & bacteria
Micro-slide lab & computer simulation
Bacteria lab
Research a Childhood disease
Science 7
Due to the Valentine's Day Dance, I did not see all science classes. The classes I did see continued to work on section3, The Force of Water. They began working on the GRS for the section.
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 5-4
Assignment: 5-4 Packet - Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow on Lessons 5-1 through 5-4
Assignment: 5-4 Packet - Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow on Lessons 5-1 through 5-4
Social Studies 8
3rd and 4th Hours Only - Students were assigned certain events or eras in American history to research with a group. Groups will make aposter and do a presentation to the class to teach their class about these important events between the American Revolution and the Civil War.
Health 7
Students learned about healthy ways to handle anger and how to use "I-statements". Complete worksheet (I-Messages & How Would You Handle Your Anger?) if not finished in class.
Health 8
Students went to the follwing website to use as a study tool for the skeletal and muscular systems until their unit test:
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification. Pop quizzes will be given periodically.
Students should turn their Health Goal journals in on Friday 2/20. A signature by their accountability partner is required for credit.
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification. Pop quizzes will be given periodically.
Students should turn their Health Goal journals in on Friday 2/20. A signature by their accountability partner is required for credit.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Health 7
Students learned about healthy ways to handle anger and how to use "I-statements".
Complete worksheet (I-Messages & How Would You Handle Your Anger?) if not finished in class.
Complete worksheet (I-Messages & How Would You Handle Your Anger?) if not finished in class.
Health 8
Students went to the follwing website to use as a study tool for the skeletal and muscular systems:
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification.
Students should also a hve handed in their Health Goal Journal.
A-day will turn their journals in on 12/20.
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification.
Students should also a hve handed in their Health Goal Journal.
A-day will turn their journals in on 12/20.
Science 8
Our Chapter 2.1 review was corrected and discussed. We watched an educational video on Viruses.
No Homework!
No Homework!
Literature 8
We reviewed the story today prior to beginning the movie. The students are asked to make notes of differences found between the story and the movie.
No homework!
Social Studies 8
Students went to the computer lab to type their response papers. Only students with a rough draft were allowed to type. Students without rough drafts were still expected to hand write their response paper.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Science 7
We are completing our presentations on our water erosion lab - they turned out fantastic! We are also moving into the topics of the force of moving water and glaciers.
Social Studies 7
We are continuing with our in school social studies/language arts research project. We are in the IMC this week continuing to find research/information on each student's topic.
Algebra
Students finished their quiz. Homework was to finsh the extra-practice worksheet. Odds and story problems are extra credit.
Social Studies 8
Students finished evaluating data to support or undermine their hypotheses.
Assignment: Write a 1-2 page paper that answers the question "Why were the Americans able to defeat the British in the American Revolution?" Rough drafts are required to be able to type tomorrow.
Assignment: Write a 1-2 page paper that answers the question "Why were the Americans able to defeat the British in the American Revolution?" Rough drafts are required to be able to type tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
7th Grade Math
Fraction division worksheet packet. Enrichment page is extra credit. Test/quiz was handed back today. Students need to do corrections on them.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 7-7, page 350. Problems 9-22. Test/Quiz was handed back today. Students need to do corrections on them.
Literature 8
We corrected page 61 questions from Part I of "Flowers for Algernon"
We read up to progress report 13 today as well.
No Homework
Social Studies 8
Students worked in their groups to continue evalutating and discussing data on the battles of the Revolutionary War. Evidence was recorded as either supporting or undermining class hypotheses.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
7th grade L.A./literature
Language Arts -
Day two of Research paper: exploring card catalog and Groliers
Homework: Vocabulary #14 -- due Friday, February 13th!
Literature -
Setting - identifying and exploring (with details!)
Discuss Killing Mr. Griffin anticipation guide
Homework: Read ch. 1 in Killing Mr. Griffin
Day two of Research paper: exploring card catalog and Groliers
Homework: Vocabulary #14 -- due Friday, February 13th!
Literature -
Setting - identifying and exploring (with details!)
Discuss Killing Mr. Griffin anticipation guide
Homework: Read ch. 1 in Killing Mr. Griffin
Algebra
Lesson 6.5, Part 2. Pages 364-365. Problems 44-66 even and quiz 2, 1-23. Quiz and note check tomorrow on lessons 6-1 to 6-5.
Health 7
Students watched a video on anger styles.
Assignment:
Complete AngerStyles handout if not finished in class.
Assignment:
Complete AngerStyles handout if not finished in class.
Health 8
Students worked on muscle identification and read about muscle tissue in the text.
Pop quizzes on muscles and bone identification will periodically be given until the unit test.
Pop quizzes on muscles and bone identification will periodically be given until the unit test.
Social Studies 8
We began our inquiry into Why the American colonists were able to defeat the British in the American Revolution by learning to evaluate data for supporting or undermining evidence for they hypotheses we formed yesterday. Groups worked through a number of data sets today, and will continue tomorrow.
Science 8
Chapter one test is scheduled for Wednesday...study!
All extra credit is due on Wednesday as well.
All extra credit is due on Wednesday as well.
Literature 8
We finished reading Part I of "flowers For Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. Questions on page 61 a-d and #5 were assigned.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Language Arts - 8 (2/9-2/13)
This week in language arts, we are writing personal narratives. Last week we brought in a picture that reminded us of an important experience, and that is the basis of the narrative. The typed rough draft is due on Wednesday and the final essay will be due on Tuesday, February 17th. There will be extra credit offered to those who get their narrative edited by an adult.
There is no vocabulary this week because I want the students focused on producing their essays.
There is no vocabulary this week because I want the students focused on producing their essays.
Algebra
Lesson 6.5, Part 1. Page 363, problems 16-42 even. Chapter 5 and Mid-chapter 6 test corrections due on Wednesday, signed by a parent.
Science 8
We corrected the Chapter 1.4 review today and completed a concept map review together. The chapter 1 test is on Wednesday. Students were given a list of vocabulary they could define for extra credit.
Social Studies 8
Students began an inquiry into why the American colonists were able to defeat the British in the American Revolution. Students viewed a short video about the advatages the British Empire had coming into the Revolution and then formes hypotheses as to why the colonists were able to defeat the British.
Friday, February 6, 2009
7th Grade Math
Mid-chapter practice on page262. Problems 1-20. Worksheet packet 6-4 and 6-5. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Monday.
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter practice, page 340. Problems 1-12. Worksheet 7-4 and 7-5 packet. Word story problems extra credit. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Monday.
Science 7
The students have completed the paper mache for the water erosion lab, and are done painting. On Monday they will complete the labeling of this project and will give a brief description of what they made.
Social Studies 7
Today we corrected the Unit 7 History Quiz.
The students also received the information on the upcoming Language Arts/Social Studies project that they will be completing over the next 3 weeks. All aspects of this project are to be done at school, there should not be a reason for the research/writing of this paper to be done at home. The students will have 2 periods a day to be working on the project. The assignment that the students have over the weekend is to choose their top 3 subjects that they would like to report on. The topics will be due on Monday.
The students also received the information on the upcoming Language Arts/Social Studies project that they will be completing over the next 3 weeks. All aspects of this project are to be done at school, there should not be a reason for the research/writing of this paper to be done at home. The students will have 2 periods a day to be working on the project. The assignment that the students have over the weekend is to choose their top 3 subjects that they would like to report on. The topics will be due on Monday.
Science 8
Our classification lab was completed. I introduced chapter 1 section 4 today and a short review assignment was given. Those students who used their work time finished the assignment during class.
Chapter one test on Wednesday 2-11-09
Chapter one test on Wednesday 2-11-09
Literature 8
We finished Contagion...discussed the plot of the story and completed review questions. There was more than enough time to finish the review today during class! No homework if questions are completed.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Science 8
Classification lab activity today...no homework!
Test Chapter 1 is on Wednesday...Feb. 11th
Test Chapter 1 is on Wednesday...Feb. 11th
Applied Math 7
Lesson 55: Square Root
Assignment: Complete Set 55: practice - #14 done together in class, no #15, 16-30 to be completed independently
Assignment: Complete Set 55: practice - #14 done together in class, no #15, 16-30 to be completed independently
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-1: Prime Factorization and Factoring Expressions
Assignment: p. 199 #5-35 AND p. 574 (lesson 5-1) #13-33
Assignment: p. 199 #5-35 AND p. 574 (lesson 5-1) #13-33
Social Studies 8
Today students participated in a Socratic Seminar about the Declaration of Independence. The Socratic Seminar is a discussion model that allows students to learn from each other's ideas and opinions about a common text (in this case, the Declaration). The format is different than a class discussion - students sit in a circle, facing each other, and it is not necessary to raise hands.
Assignment: Complete the self-evaluation and 2-paragraph response to today's discussion - DUE TOMORROW
Health 7
Students viewed a video dealing with anger triggers and cues. They must complete Is It Really Anger? before Monday.
***Two extra-credit puzzles were handed out for student to complete.
***Two extra-credit puzzles were handed out for student to complete.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Applied Math 7
No class today - students attended the UW-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball demonstration
Science 8
Quiz on chapter one today...all notes and worksheets allowed.
An assignment was given for after the quiz practicing our classification and identification skills.
An assignment was given for after the quiz practicing our classification and identification skills.
Literature 8
I continued to read "Contagion" to the class. I asked each student to predict the ending of the story today. We will share those before reading the end of the story in class on Thursday.
Social Studies 8
Groups presented information about their person related to the Declaration of Independence. The Socratic Seminar on the Declaration was introduced.
Assignment: Carefully and thoughtfully read the Declaration of Independence keeping in mind that you will be asked to share your insight tomorrow. Complete the Ticket which asks students to identify the four main reasons for declaring independence from England according to the Declaration.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Science 7
Today we started our Water Erosion and land form labs. We will be continuing this for the next few days!
Social Studies 7
Today some classes continued to work on the History readings while other classes watch a documentary on primary sources.
Algebra
Lesson 6.3, pages 349-351. Problems 12-38 even, 39,40,45,50,62,65 and quiz 1 1-15. Quiz and test on Friday.
Science 8
Out Alien Taxonomic Key was corrected today and a 5 Kingdom/domain review chart was filled in collectively as a class. A copy will be made available for absent students.
Literature 8
Today's assignment was corrected. We began reading a science fiction short story together in class. "Contagion"
Social Studies 8
Today students worked in their groups to research an American that was influential to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Students were instructed to research ideas and opinions of these people and find out how they are related to the Declaraion of Independence. Americans that students researched included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Paine, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Abigail Adams. Students will be presenting their information to the class tomorrow.
Monday, February 2, 2009
7th Grade Math
Lesson 6-3, pages 250-251. Problems 15-37 and 44-54. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 7-3, pages 328-329. Problems 6-18 and 23-28. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday.
Science 7
We have completed taking notes and are still discussing water erosion and deposition, chapter 3 section 2. We will hopefully begin our lab tomorrow, please remember to bring in newspaper, paint and/or paint brushes if you have any available.
Social Studies 7
We finished correcting our Unit 7 History readings. The students will have to their topics for the upcoming Social Studies/Language Arts Project
Science 8
All classwork from last week was returned. We reviewed section 1 and 2 from chapter one today. An "Alien Taxonomic Key" assignment was given. The students were also warned of a possible SURPRISE POP QUIZ on WEDNESDAY!
Literature 8
Realistic Fiction:
We read/listened to The Moustache. Questions page 149 Reading Check a-d and #3 &4 are due on Tuesday.
We read/listened to The Moustache. Questions page 149 Reading Check a-d and #3 &4 are due on Tuesday.
Health 8
Students completed their skeleton models in class and worked on bone identification.
Assignment: Read pp. 12-19 and complete study guide for Wednesday..
Assignment: Read pp. 12-19 and complete study guide for Wednesday..
Health 7
Students learned examples of communication barriers through several activities.
Assignment: Finish wrap-up worksheet if not finished in class.
Assignment: Finish wrap-up worksheet if not finished in class.
Social Studies 8
Students worked together to review the taxes and regulations imposed on American colonists by the British. Then groups worked through p. 112-116 of their textbooks to determine the British actions and America reactions that began the American Revolution.
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