Science 8

The chapter 5 test is tomorrow...STUDY!

Literature 8

Quiz tomorrow for both classes & books.
I Am the Cheese...pages 1-86
Mrs. Mike Chapters 1-8

Social Studies 8

Students were given the hour to complete the WWI packets. These were due at the end of the hour today.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-6.
Assignment: 7-6 Packet
Any outstanding work not submitted by tomorrow will be recorded on progress reports as zeros (0).

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 18 today. Review work can be used on the test!

Science 7

The classes are doing a great job so far on their subject presentations. We have finished plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Tomorrow there will be a mineral quiz, which will complete our mineral section. Also due tomorrow is the mineral packet that was given out on Tuesday. The rock groups will begin their presentations on Monday May 4.
*I have offered extra credit for students, but haven't had a lot of takers...

Algebra

Lesson 9.6, part 2. Pages 546-547, problems 35-48 and quiz 2 1-13. Test, quiz and notes tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 90: Multiplication Rule for Equations
Set 90 was done together in class and should have been submitted before students left.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-6: Percents Greater than 100% and less than 1%
Assignment: p. 317-318 #4-36

Science 8

Flower project turned in.
Seed planting Lab completed and turned in...you can take your plants home now!
Notes and review sheet on 5.5 due Thursday.
Bingo review Thursday...test chapter 5 FRIDAY!

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...pages 67-86 & review due Thursday.

Mrs. Mike...chapters 6-8 & review due Thursday.

Quiz on both books Friday!

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-7, pages 448-450. Problems 4-19 and 24-28. Please look over page 438, problems 3-16 for tomorrow's mid-chapter test and quiz. Notes are due tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-7, pages 546-547. Problems 13-35.

Social Studies 8

WWI Offensive Presentations today. The remainder of class time was given for students to work on their WWI packets. These are due tomorrow.

Science 8

Vocabulary on page 170...key terms...may be defined for extra credit. The test for chapter 5 is on Friday. Study!

Flower project due tomorrow!

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...Review corrected. Read pages 67-75/finish summarizing Interview #6

Mrs. Mike...read chapters 6-8 and review by Thursday.

Quiz for both books on Friday..all study guides allowed as notes.

Health 7

Students will review the growth years and get an overview of the Endocrine System and why it is important in human growth and development.
Complete worksheet on the Endocrine System if not completed in class.

Health 8

Students are sugar and fat sleuths today looking at how much sugar and fat is actually in several snacks and beverages they consume on a regular basis. Finish Snack Attack, if not completed in class.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 89
Assignment: Complete Lesson 89 for tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

Students turned in Lesson 7-5.
Assignment: Complete the 7-5 packet, due tomorrow

Social Studies 8

Today students received a packet on WWI to read and complete by Thursday. Students in 3rd and 4th hours attending the honor roll trip will not recieve their packets until tomorrow, however, there will be time in class tomorrow for all hours to work and the packets are not due until Thursday.

Science 8

Last Flower Project work day. Due to the Honor Roll trip on Tuesday...students will not be expected to turn in flowers and all requirements until the start of class Wednesday.

Test chapter 5 on Friday!

Literature 8

I am the Cheese...Reading pages 44-66 and review.

Mrs. Mike...Chapters 4-5 and review assignment.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 88 today. Most was done together in class.
Assignment: finish lesson 88 (you should only have 6 problems left!) Students who attempt to submit lesson 88 as incomplete will not have their work accepted until the assigned problems are completed.

Algebra

Lesson 9.6, Part 1. Pages 544-545. Problems 9-26. Mid chapter test and quiz on Thursday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-6, pages 442-443 Problems 6-14 and 18-23. Mid-Chapter test, quiz and notes on Wednesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-6, pages 540-541. Problems 9-20 and 23-28.

Language Arts - 8 (4/27-5/1)

This week we are in the final steps of the writing process for out research unit: revision, editting, and publishing.

Due dates:

Revised Rough Draft - Monday, April 27th
Peer Edit - Wednesday, April 29th
Final Essay - Monday, May 4th
Speech - Tuesday, May 5th

Keep up the great work!

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-5: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Assignment: p. 314-315 #4-36

Social Studies 8

Final day in the computer lab to complete the WWI Offensives Project. This was due at the end of the hour today. No homework.

Science 8

Earth Day extra credit due today. Happy Arbor Day!

Work time to complete a 3-D Angiosperm. This project is due Tuesday. Monday is the last workday!

Literature 8

Reviews due today were corrected...we began our next section in each book.

I Am the Cheese...we read pages 44-56

Mrs. Mike...Chapters 4-5 and review due Tuesday.

Language Arts - 8

Weekend homework - revise rough draft!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 86: The Opposite of the Opposite; Algebraic Addition
Assignment: Complete Lesson 86

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-4.
Assignment: 7-4 Packet. There is a review for tomorrow's mid-chapter test on p. 310. It is not required for students to complete this review, but it was encouraged.

Social Studies 8

World War I
Investigation and Presentation of Campaigns and Offensives
Requirements

2 maps with keys
Map showing planned offensive (if you were trying to communicate the goal of the plan through a map, what would it look like?)
Map showing locations of actual battles fought and territory gained or lost (the result map)

1 Write-Up
Description of the plan (Who’s idea was this plan? What was the purpose or goal of this plan?)

Description of the actual offensive (Include starting and ending dates, countries involved in the fighting, list of actual battles and their outcomes)

Analysis of the offensive
How did what actually happen differ from the plan?
Was this plan a good idea? Why or why not?
Was this plan a success? Why or why not?

1 group presentation to include
Information from your write-up
An explanation of your maps to the class


Due Dates
Maps and write-ups are due Monday, April 27th at the end of social studies class
ALL presentations will be Wednesday, April 29th

Offensives
1. Schlieffen Plan
2. Meuse-Argonne Offensive
3. Second Battle of the Marne ( 5th Ludendorf Offensive, Oise-Aisne Offensive, Aisne – Marne Counter Offensive)
4. Somme Offensive
5. Seige of Verdun
6. Brusilov Offensive
7. Plan 17

Science 8

Seed Propagation Article & questions due today. We also started our 3-D Angiosperm project.
Students are encouraged to work wisely...this is due on Tuesday next week. I have supplied the materials myself so any donations from home would be appreciated:
Green plant tape
plant wire
solid colored fabric or felt
glue gun sticks (small tube)
green duck tape
pipe cleaners
***ask your student...they will know what they want for their flower!

Literature 8

Work Day today...
I Am the Cheese...should be read through pg. 43 and review 25-43 finished by Friday
Journal entries 1-4 should also be finished.

Mr. Mike...Chapters 2-3 read with study guide finished.

Health 8

Students learned about portion sizes and BMI today. Complete worksheet if you did not finish in class.
Assignment: Bring in 5 food labels from your favorite snack foods and beverages. A t least 3 snack labels and 1 beverage label minimum.

Health 7

Students completed test today. Make sure you turn in your parent-signed Human Growth and Development permission slip by Friday.

Social Studies 8

Today students learned that WWI marked the beginning of modern warfare through the use of airplanes, poison gas, and machine guns. WWI also marked the first use of trench warfare. Students learned about the unpleaseant conditions soldiers experienced while in the trenches, then participated in a simulation of trench warfare. Students concluded that trench warfare is an ineffective strategy because it results in a stalemate.

Assignment: Complete the Trench Warfare worksheet - due today in class if finished, otherwise can be turned in tomorrow with no penalty.

Applied Math 7

Test 17 today. No homework.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-4: Scale Drawings
Assignment: p. 306-307 #3-22 NO #20
Mid-Chapter Test on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-5, pages 436-437. Problems 10-31 and 35-45. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Mid-Chapter Practice test on page 530. Problems 1-15. Lesson 11-4, page 643. Problems 1-24. Test, quiz and notes tomorrow.

Algebra

Chapter 9 review in the back of the book. Problems 2-40 even. Test on Thursday.

Health 8

Students completed an activity Portion Distortion, which identified how we tend to eat larger portion sizes than we need. Students then learned about BMI and the energy balance equation.

Assignment: complete handout and bring in 5 food labels from favorite snack foods- at least 3 of them must be snack foods.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 17 was done together in class.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-3.
Assignment: 7-3 Packet

Social Studies 8

Today students participated in an alliance simulation. Students belonged to different countries on an imaginary continent. Given background information and the goal of keeping peace, students worked to form alliances with other countries, then reacted, based on their alliances, to events that occurred on the continent.

Science 8

Planting of seeds today.
Students also read an article on Propagation of Seeds with questions(DUE at the end of class WEDNESDAY!).
A 3-D project sheet was also passed out so they can begin planning.

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...read pages 12-24 and complete review/interview 1-3 should be in your journal.

Mrs. Mike...read chapters 2-3 and complete your review.

Health 7

Students are playing a tic tac toe review game for their test on Thursday. Make sure you read over your handouts on alcohol, tobacco and marijuana before the test.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-4, pages 430-431. Problems 8-24 and 27-32. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-4, pages 528-529. Problems 10-23 and 30-36. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and notes on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 9.4, pages 529-531. Problems 18-44 even, 52, 57, 65, and 72-82 even. Test, quiz and notes on Wednesday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 85: Circumference and Pi
Lesson 85 was completed together in class. Students should have shown work and submitted their worksheets before leaving. Students will not recieve points on problems that do not have work shown since all the work was shown on the overhead.

Science 8

A review of chapter 5 so far...
Seed Plants, Gymnosperms & Angiosperms

We also took notes on 5.4 tropisms and had a review assignment.

Literature 8

Each hour started a new book. The assignments vary for each book and will sometimes vary by the class period.


"I Am the Cheese"
Read pages 1-11 and complete review

"Mrs. Mike" Read chapter 1 and complete review.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-3: Solving Proportions
Assignment: p. 299 #4-39

Language Arts - 8 (4/20-4/24)

This week we are focusing on organizing and typing our rough drafts for the Hispanic American research unit. Some upcoming deadlines are:

Wednesday, April 22nd - Outline completed
Monday, April 27th - Rough draft completed
Wednesday, April 29th - Peer edit completed
Monday, May 4th - Final due
Tuesday, May 5th - Speeches begin

Social Studies 8

Today we discussed background information on the causes of WWI including the rise of nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and the formation of secret alliances.
Students have a four-part homework assignment - (1) list the tensions in Europe prior to WWI *this was done in class,* (2) list the countries involved in the two main alliances - the Central Powers and the Allied Powers, (3) color a map and make a key showing the locations of the Central Powers and Allied Powers, and finally (4) write a paragraph explaining the benefits and risks of forming alliances between countries *discussed in class.*

Algebra

Lesson 9.3, Part 2. Pages 522-524. Problems 65-74 and quiz 1 (1-25).

Applied Math 7

Corrected Lesson 84. No homework, have a great break!

7th Grade Math

Page 587, Lesson 10-1 (1-18), Lesson 10-2 (1-2), and Lesson 10-3 (1-6).

Pre-Algebra

Page 643, Lesson 11-2 (2-12 evens) and Lesson 11-3 (2-18 evens).

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-2.
IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT: Complete the 7-2 Packet. DUE IN CLASS.

Science 8

Correct Flower structure packet.
Pollination video
No Homework/enjoy your break!

Literature 8

Health 8

Students put together their digestive system model today.
Assignment: Have a great spring break and get outdoors and be active!

Health 7

Students read and discussed an article on prescription drug misuse and abuse.
Have a great spring break. Get outside and be active.

Social Studies 8

Students viewed the video "The Doughboys" which is a compilation of archived WWI footage.

Algebra

Lesson 9.3, part A. Starting with 24, do multiples of four up to problems 64. Pages 521-522.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-3, pages 424 and 425. Problems 10-27 and 30-38.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-3, pages 524-525. Problems 10-24 and 29-32.

Applied Math 7

Most of Class time was spent correcting Lesson 83.
Lesson 84: Circles/Investigating Circumference
Assignment: Complete Lesson 84.

Science 8

Introduction to Angiosperms 5.3 today
A flower structure and reproduction assignment was given...due tomorrow.

Literature 8

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-2: Rates
Assignment: p. 294 #4-23

Social Studies 8

Students viewed the video "The Great War" and completed a study guide. This video gives an overview of World War I including secret alliances prior to the war, new technology that made WWI more deadly than any other war up until this time, and U.S. involvement. The purpose for viewing this video is to give students basic background knowledge of WWI. We will study the war in depth when we return from Spring Break.

Health 7

Students learned the importance of and practiced reading labels for over-the-counter medications.

Health 8

Students used www.mypyramid.gov as a tool to learn more about personal nutrition guidelines and how they are eating.

Algebra

Lesson 9-2, pages 514-516. Problems 10-52 even and 58-60, 70,74 and 75.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-2, pages 420-421. Problems 7-14 and 17-21.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-2, pages 519-520. Problems 9-24 and 27-33.

Science 7

We started our chapter presentations today - Yippee!!! Over the past 2 1/2 weeks the students have been working in groups to present and teach a topic (earthquakes, volcanoes, minerals, or rocks). They have been working very hard, and using the calendar schedule that I gave them, a majority of them have turned in all of the required parts. Now, they just have to present:)
Today, the Earthquake groups began and they will take the remainder of the week. Those groups will give a short "quiz" on Thursday.
When we come back from spring break, Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes will present the first week back, followed by Minerals and Rocks.

Social Studies 7

We have continued this week to work on our Geography unit. Today the students took their quiz, in which they were able to use their review worksheets for assistance.

Science 8

5.2 Gymnosperms: Pages 146-150
Review assignment and Life cycle summary due on Wednesday

Literature 8

Gulliver's Travels movie

Applied Math 7

Lesson 83: Weight
Assignment: Complete Set 83. This assignment NEEDS to be done for tomorrow. Students who have not completed Set 83 will not be able to make corrections.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-1.
Assignment: 7-1 Packet

Social Studies 8

Students finished presentations today, then viewed a biography of Susan B. Anthony. Although women did not receive the right to vote until AFTER WWI, which we haven't studies yet, most of Anthony's work occurred prior to WWI. Students needed to write and submit 5 facts about Susan B. Anthony from the video for participation points today.

Language Arts-8 (4/6-4/9)

This week we are in the process of researching a famous Hispanic American. Three sources were due yesterday, and the three pages of written notes are due at the end of the hour Thursday. Since this is a long term assignment and due dates have already been established, there will be no extentions for absences. When you are absent, make sure to make up the work on your time.

There are no other assignments this week due to research.

Algebra

Lesson 9.1, pages 509-510. Every third problem starting with 23 and ending with 77. I.E. 23, 26,29..., then 77-81, 95, 96, 104, 107, 110, and 111.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-1, pages 414-415. Problems 3-21 and 24-29.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-1, pages 514-515. Problems 10-32 and 34-40.

Health 8

Students learned and practiced the importance of reading food labels.

Science 8

Seed plant packets were corrected today...a quiz was then given. All work was allowed as notes.

Health 7

Students learned the importance of and practiced reading labels for over-the-counter medications.

Literature 8

With Spring Break approaching I have decided not to start our next novel. In place of that we will be watching 'Gulliver's Travels' and completing a study guide. The movie is long and will take us all week to finish.

Applied Math 7

Due to the number of students who had not completed their homework from Friday, students were given the entire period today to catch up on late work. Consequently, students will lose the movie day that was planned for Thursday.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-1: Ratios
Assignment: p. 290 #5-31

Social Studies 8

Day 1 of Group Presentations

Health 7

Students learned about the Stages of Addiction and the difficulties of smoking cessation. Word search puzzle is due next class-Tuesday 4/7.

Health 8

Students went over the importance of reading a food label and practiced doing so in class.
Label Able is due Tuesday 4/7 for A-day and 4/8 for B-day.

Science 8

All lab work and packet for chapter 5.1 due today! Last work day!

Literature 8

Corrected questions and story map for 'The Treasure of Lemon Brown'
Our second novel was chosen
No Homework

Applied Math 7

Corrected Lesson 81.
Lesson 82: Geometric Solids
Assignment: Complete Set 82

Applied Math 8

Chapter 6 Test. No homework.

Social Studies 8

Final work day to prepare for presentations! Presentations will begin on Monday.

Science 8

Work time today. The students need to complete three labs with a partner and a study packet for 'Seed Plants' structures and information On There Own!
All work should be completed by Friday at the end of class.

Please send in a packet of seeds for Monday. Any variety will do!

Literature 8

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Pgs. 93-101
Complete the short story map & questions page 103 Reading Check a-e
Tomorrow we will choose our next novel...

Applied Math 7

Lesson 81: Ratio Problems Involving Totals
Assignment: Complete Lesson 81

Applied Math 8

Corrected the 6-9 Packet.
Assignment: Chapter 6 Review (p. 278-280 #7-68)

Social Studies 8

Day 1 of 2 work days - students are preparing for next week's presentations

Health 7

Students learned about the dangers of inhalant abuse in class today.

Algebra

Chapter 8 review, pages 494-496. Problems 1-46. Due on Friday. Test and note grade on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 8 review, pages 362-364. Problems 11-47. Quiz tomorrow and test and note grade on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-7, pages 503-504. Problems 12-45. Quiz tomorrow and test and note grade on Friday.

Science 8

Introduction to Seed Plants:
Individual review/note work and 3 partner labs.
All work due Friday at the end of class!

Please bring in a package of seed for class on Monday. Any variety.

Literature 8

We finished the movie "Clue" today.
No Homework

Applied Math 7

Test 16 - no homework

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-9
Assignment: 6-9 Packet

Social Studies 8

Today students had the entire period to do research on their chosen topics. Thursday and Friday will be work days in the classroom, and presentations will begin on Monday. Creativity is important!