Friday, May 29, 2009
Literature 8
Today we discussed and listened to an autobiography titled "Camp Harmony" based on the Internment Camps during WWII.
Questions from page 653 1-5 with a vocabulary worksheet.
Questions from page 653 1-5 with a vocabulary worksheet.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 104: Multiplying Powers of Ten and Multiplying Numbers in Scientific Notation
Assignment: Complete Lesson 104
Assignment: Complete Lesson 104
Social Studies 8
We reviewed for the WWII test which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3. Students were encouraged to organize their notes for easy reference during the test.
Assignment: Read the "Atomic Bomb Debate" Article and complete the 5 questions for discussion. We will be discussing this issue on Tuesday, so be prepared to participate.
Assignment: Read the "Atomic Bomb Debate" Article and complete the 5 questions for discussion. We will be discussing this issue on Tuesday, so be prepared to participate.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 12-7, pages 591-592. Problems 3-26 and 28-34. Test and quiz on Wednesday, June 3rd.
Science 8
Today we prepared for the zoo field trip on Monday: Rain or Shine
We also reviewed for the vertebrate test tomorrow. The students will be allowed to use a study chart and vocabulary from chapters 3-4.
We also reviewed for the vertebrate test tomorrow. The students will be allowed to use a study chart and vocabulary from chapters 3-4.
Literature 8
Today we listened to "The Monkey's Paw"
We compared the play to a selection from the original story.
No Homework
We compared the play to a selection from the original story.
No Homework
Social Studies 8
Students finished taking notes (for the year, hooray!) on the end of WWII. Notes were turned in at the end of the hour for a grade.
Assignment: Orange packet that reviews the War in the Pacific, the end of the war, and the aftermath of the war. These packets are due tomorrow.
*Students were given Video Viewing Permission slips to be signed and returned by next Wednesday, June 3. We will be watching "Pearl Harbor" this year, and since it is rated PG-13 it is important that parents give permission. Students without signed permission slips will not be allowed to watch the movie.
Assignment: Orange packet that reviews the War in the Pacific, the end of the war, and the aftermath of the war. These packets are due tomorrow.
*Students were given Video Viewing Permission slips to be signed and returned by next Wednesday, June 3. We will be watching "Pearl Harbor" this year, and since it is rated PG-13 it is important that parents give permission. Students without signed permission slips will not be allowed to watch the movie.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Health 7
Discussed marriage and family in class.
Assignment: Dating Interview
Students must interview a parent on dating.
Assignment: Dating Interview
Students must interview a parent on dating.
Science 8
Vertebrates finished today. Make a bingo card for Thursday.
Test on Vertebrates is on Friday!
Those students not attending the Brewer trip are asked to complete the chapter 3 & 4 review. Reviewing key terms and Checking Concepts questions. Due on Thursday.
Test on Vertebrates is on Friday!
Those students not attending the Brewer trip are asked to complete the chapter 3 & 4 review. Reviewing key terms and Checking Concepts questions. Due on Thursday.
Literature 8
We finished the movie today and submitted a list of similarities and difference between the book and movie.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 102: Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems
Assignment: Complete Lesson 102
Assignment: Complete Lesson 102
Social Studies 8
Students began to review for the WWII test which is tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday (6/3). Students will be allowed to use their notes on the test, however, students have been encouraged to organize their notes since test questions will be in the order the notes were taken.
We continued to learn about the War in the Pacific today including the Allied invasion of the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima.
We continued to learn about the War in the Pacific today including the Allied invasion of the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima.
Language Arts - 8 (5/26-5/29)
This week we will be in the computer lab finishing the business letters and typing resumes. The business letter and resume are due Thursday, May 28th.
Friday we will be free-reading in the library so make sure to bring your book to renew or turn in if it is due. There is a .05 cent fee for every day late.
Friday we will be free-reading in the library so make sure to bring your book to renew or turn in if it is due. There is a .05 cent fee for every day late.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Science 8
Reptile review and vocabulary due today. A fish-reptile review assignment was given...due Tuesday.
Frog dissection!
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...movie continued. Projects were due today!
Mrs. Mike...test and projects due today!
Mrs. Mike...test and projects due today!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Health 8
Students learned how to care for an unconscious choking adult.
Review on Tuesday next week, test on Thursday.
Review on Tuesday next week, test on Thursday.
Science 8
Reptiles today. Remember the vocabulary is due on Friday.
A field trip form for the zoo was passed out today. Please have this returned by next week Thursday.
A field trip form for the zoo was passed out today. Please have this returned by next week Thursday.
Literature 8
We began watching the movie I Am the Cheese.
Mrs. Mike has the book test on Friday, then the movie.
Projects are due on Friday!
Mrs. Mike has the book test on Friday, then the movie.
Projects are due on Friday!
Social Studies 8
Students finished taking notes on the Holocaust and Nazi Concentration Camps, then viewed a ten-minute video clip of the Allies liberating concentration camps in Germany and Poland. Students should have turned in their notes for a grade.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...test on book. Project due Friday.
Mrs. Mike...finishing the story & review of chapters 25-29 due Thursday. Test Friday.
Project due Tuesday.
Mrs. Mike...finishing the story & review of chapters 25-29 due Thursday. Test Friday.
Project due Tuesday.
Health 7
Students completed a study guide while watching a video on abstinence and overcoming peer pressure.
Social Studies 8
We finished viewing the Battle of the Bulge documentary and discussed the questions from the study guide. These were to be turned in for a grade today. We began taking notes on the Nazi party and their actions against Jewish people prior to and during WWII.
No Assignment, but keep track of your notes for tomorrow.
No Assignment, but keep track of your notes for tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Science 8
Fish: Notes and labeling assignment.
Remember vocabulary is due Friday at the start of class!
Remember vocabulary is due Friday at the start of class!
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...The book is finished. Test tomorrow/project due Friday.
Mrs. Mike...Finish the book and review assignment for Thursday. Test Friday...Project due Tuesday.
Mrs. Mike...Finish the book and review assignment for Thursday. Test Friday...Project due Tuesday.
7th Grade Math
Mid-chapter practice test on page 486, problems 1-16. Page 591, lesson 11-4 problems 1-9 and lesson 11-5 problems 1-9. Test, quiz, and notes tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter practice test on page 578 problems 1-20. Page 646, lesson 12-4 problems 1-18. Test, quiz and notes tomorrow.
Applied Math 8
Chapter 8 Mid-Chapter Test today, as well as time to get caught up with late/missing assignments
Monday, May 18, 2009
Health 7
Students learned about important qualities to look for in a date/mate and guidelines for dating.
Health 8
Students learned how to perform rescue breathing and give care for a conscious choking vicitm.
7th grade math
Lesson 11-5, pages 491-492. Problems 8-21 and 23-32. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 12-4, pages 576-577. Problems 11-40 and 42-48. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes on Wednesday.
Science 8
All Invertebrate tests were passed back. We began our topic of Vertebrates. Review of pages 80-83 due Tuesday, Vocabulary due Friday.
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...The last section, pages 193-213. End of story!
Mrs. Mike...near the end. Read chapters 22-24
Mrs. Mike...near the end. Read chapters 22-24
Social Studies 8
Students began to view a video of the PBS series "The American Experience" about the Battle of the Bulge. It includes first-hand accounts and interviews from soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge as well as footage of the battle and a narration. This video will take a few days to complete. Students have a study guide to complete as they watch. We will discuss this study guide at the completion of the video. Students will receive a grade for this study guide and will also be able to use the study guide on the WWII test.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Applied Math 7
Lesson 98: More with Percent
We completed the lesson together in class - it should have been turned in before students left.
We completed the lesson together in class - it should have been turned in before students left.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 8-3: Using Statistics to Predict
Assignment: p. 346 #3-14 AND p. 348 #3-16
Mid-Chapter Test on Tuesday
Assignment: p. 346 #3-14 AND p. 348 #3-16
Mid-Chapter Test on Tuesday
Social Studies 8
WWII lecture - today we learned about D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Notes should have been turned in for points.
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...We finished reading pages 169-192; Journal entries for "Interviews" 13 & 14 were recorded and a review was assigned. Plenty of class time to start if not finish this assignment.
Mrs. Mike...Reading 22-24; Review for 19-21 due today.
Both books have a project due next Friday.
Mrs. Mike...Reading 22-24; Review for 19-21 due today.
Both books have a project due next Friday.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Social Studies 8
WWII Lecture continues... today we discussed Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the beginning of D-Day. Students receive points for turning in their notes.
Health 7
Students were given time in class to make test corrections. After, we began discussing the benefits and risks of dating.
Science 8
Invertebrate test tomorrow...Chapters one and two. The students will be allowed to use their study chart and vocabulary as notes. I have encouraged them to make sure the chart is full of information/notes. STUDY!
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...We corrected our review of 152-168; Begin reading the next section 169-192.
Mrs. Mike...Reading Chapters 19-21
Mrs. Mike...Reading Chapters 19-21
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Science 8
Today we finalized our Arthropod Activities. All Invertebrate charts and vocabulary are allowed as notes for the test on Friday. Students were encouraged to complete, add to, or finalize the study chart today with extra time. We will review tomorrow as a class and play vocabulary review Bingo as well.
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...Review questions for pages 152-168
Mrs. Mike...Chapter 15-18 review was due today. Begin reading chapters 19-21.
*Both Books: Students had time to start finalizing and beginning their selected book project.
Mrs. Mike...Chapter 15-18 review was due today. Begin reading chapters 19-21.
*Both Books: Students had time to start finalizing and beginning their selected book project.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 96: Area of a Complex Figure and Area of a Trapezoid
Assignment: Complete Lesson 96
Assignment: Complete Lesson 96
Social Studies 8
We discussed the WWII video that was viewed yesterday. Video study guides should have been turned in for points.
We began taking notes on WWII. Notes will be turned in and graded EVERY DAY. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their notes are in the basket. If the notes are in your notebook, you will receive a zero for that day - the must be TURNED IN in order to receive points.
Students will be able to use their notes at the end of the WWII unit on the test or quiz.
We began taking notes on WWII. Notes will be turned in and graded EVERY DAY. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their notes are in the basket. If the notes are in your notebook, you will receive a zero for that day - the must be TURNED IN in order to receive points.
Students will be able to use their notes at the end of the WWII unit on the test or quiz.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Health 7
Students took their Human Growth and Development test in class today.
Read pp. 114-118 in text if you did not finish in class.
Read pp. 114-118 in text if you did not finish in class.
Health 8
Students learned the three action step: Check-Call-Care. They also learned how to check a conscious victim.
Remeber: If you miss class, you must come in and make it up if you want to be certified by the American Red Cross.
Remeber: If you miss class, you must come in and make it up if you want to be certified by the American Red Cross.
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...Corrected review of pages 136-151; Read pages 152-168
Mrs. Mike...work time to complete review of chapters 15-18
Mrs. Mike...work time to complete review of chapters 15-18
Applied Math 7
Test 19.
Use your review... good luck!
No Homework - keep turning in missing assignments!!
Use your review... good luck!
No Homework - keep turning in missing assignments!!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Health 7
Students took their Human Growth and Development test in class today. Students who were gone due to the track meet need to make up the test druing a study hall or come in after school on Tuesday to take the test.
Track students should be coming in ahead of time to get work they will miss because of away meets. Very few students are doing this.
Track students should be coming in ahead of time to get work they will miss because of away meets. Very few students are doing this.
Science 8
Invertebrate review activity of Sponges, Cnidarian and Worms. Sponge lab too! No homework if lab is completed.
Chapter 1-2 test on Friday: Invertebrates
Chapter 1-2 test on Friday: Invertebrates
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...We read pages 136-151 together. A review assignment is due tomorrow.
Mrs. Mike...Read chapters 15-18 & complete review.
Mrs. Mike...Read chapters 15-18 & complete review.
Language Arts - 8 (5/11-5/15)
This week we are starting off with out district writing assessment.
The prompt is, "If you could travel to any period in the past or future, where would you chose, or would you prefer to stay in the present. Explain your answer."
Monday we will be brainstorming and beginning the rough draft, Tuesday we will finish the rough draft and revise, and Wednesday the final must be completed in class.
The prompt is, "If you could travel to any period in the past or future, where would you chose, or would you prefer to stay in the present. Explain your answer."
Monday we will be brainstorming and beginning the rough draft, Tuesday we will finish the rough draft and revise, and Wednesday the final must be completed in class.
Social Studies 8
We began our WWII unit today by discussing the totalitarian governments that came into power after WWI.
Assignment: Students need to read p. 808-809 - describe the Lend-Lease Act and explain when and why American became involved in WWII.
Assignment: Students need to read p. 808-809 - describe the Lend-Lease Act and explain when and why American became involved in WWII.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Health 7
Students played a BINGO review game today to review for hteir test next Tuesday.
Student need to study the following:
male/female reproductive diagrams
pp. 159-165; 216-218; 220-220 in the text.
Student need to study the following:
male/female reproductive diagrams
pp. 159-165; 216-218; 220-220 in the text.
Health 8
Students began the American Red Cross First Aid & Safety class today. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be certified for First Aid and Adult CPR. Students learned about how to recognize an emergency and reasons why people do not react in a situation.
Science 8
Completed an Invertebrate Chart by compiling our individual research data.
No homework...if finished copying all information.
No homework...if finished copying all information.
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...Review of pages 107-135 & Interview Journals 8-12 corrected today. No homework.
Mrs. Mike...Review for chapters 12-14 due today. Start reading chapters 15-18
Mrs. Mike...Review for chapters 12-14 due today. Start reading chapters 15-18
Thursday, May 7, 2009
7th Grade Math
Quiz on chapter 10. Homework: Practice test form D. Page 465, problems 1-16. Test and notes tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra
Take chapter 11 quiz. Homework: Practice test form D. Page 555, problems 1-20. Test and notes tomorrow.
Science 8
Invertebrate information placed on poster paper;Students had time to collaborate w/ person researching the same subject.
Vocabulary for Invertebrates due Friday!
Vocabulary for Invertebrates due Friday!
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...finished reading through page 135; A review assignment was given.
Mrs. Mike...read & review chapter 12-14.
Mrs. Mike...read & review chapter 12-14.
Health 7
Student played a BINGO review game to review for their test next week.
Test will cover the following:
Male & Female reproductive diagrams
pp. 159-165; 216-218; 220-224 in the text.
Test will cover the following:
Male & Female reproductive diagrams
pp. 159-165; 216-218; 220-224 in the text.
Health 8
Students learned and practiced the three action steps: Check, call, care when responding to an emergency.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Health 7
Students learned about the male reproductive system in class today.
Students will be tested on the following information next week:
Male and female reproductive diagrams
The following pp. in the text: 159-165; 216-218; 220-224
Students will be tested on the following information next week:
Male and female reproductive diagrams
The following pp. in the text: 159-165; 216-218; 220-224
7th Grade Math
Chapter 10 Review. Pages 462-464. Problems 6-31. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 11-8 worksheets. Enrichment is extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Friday.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Science 8
Invertebrates
Each student was assigned one of twelve invertebrate groups to research using their text and one additional source (provided). They have tomorrow to finish the research during class.
Vocabulary from Chapters 1 & 2 was assigned...due on Friday.
Each student was assigned one of twelve invertebrate groups to research using their text and one additional source (provided). They have tomorrow to finish the research during class.
Vocabulary from Chapters 1 & 2 was assigned...due on Friday.
Literature 8
Mrs. Mike...had work time to complete review of chapters 9-11
I Am the Cheese...We corrected review of 87-106 & participated in a group "character" review activity.
I Am the Cheese...We corrected review of 87-106 & participated in a group "character" review activity.
Health 7
Students learned about the male reproductive system in class today. Students are to finish reading pp. 220-224 and complete the crossword puzzle.
Students will be tested on the following information next week:
Male and female reproductive diagrams
The following pp. in the text: 159-165; 216-218; 220-224
Students will be tested on the following information next week:
Male and female reproductive diagrams
The following pp. in the text: 159-165; 216-218; 220-224
Health 8
Students began the American Red Cross First Aid & Safety class today. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be certified for First Aid and Adult CPR. Students learned about how to recognize an emergency and reasons why people do not react in a situation.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 92: Finding the Whole Group when a Fraction is Known
Assignment: Complete Lesson 92
Assignment: Complete Lesson 92
Social Studies 8
Students worked in their groups to analyze items 6.7 - 6.14 of their DBQ packets. The analyzations are due tomorrow and will be discussed in class.
All social studies classes participated in a presentation about involvement in the high school by Mrs. Willems and high school students, and also completed an interest survey.
All social studies classes participated in a presentation about involvement in the high school by Mrs. Willems and high school students, and also completed an interest survey.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Science 7
We've started our last group presentations - Rocks! Each class has a different assignment tonight, but all are due tomorrow. Each class will have a quiz on rocks on Wednesday. After that, we start our new topics in astronomy!!
Social Studies 7
We are continuing with our study of Political Science. We have been working on the readings for the unit, and will be completed with the readings tomorrow. We will be having a quiz on Wednesday.
Algebra
Lesson 9.7, pages 551 and 553. Problems 13-33, 39, 40 and 44-66 even. Test and notes on Friday.
7th Grade Math
Lesson 10-8, pages 453-454. Problems 6-13 and 19-22. Quiz on Thursday. Test and notes on Friday.
Science 8
All Plant work returned/text books turned in.
ANIMALS...books distributed and 1.1 reading and review assigned.
ANIMALS...books distributed and 1.1 reading and review assigned.
Literature 8
Finish reading & complete the review assigned.
I Am the Cheese...pages 87-106
Mrs. Mike...Chapters 9-11
I Am the Cheese...pages 87-106
Mrs. Mike...Chapters 9-11
Friday, May 1, 2009
Applied Math 7
Test 18 today. No homework.
Any outstanding math assignments will be entered in the gradebook as zeros for progress reports.
Any outstanding math assignments will be entered in the gradebook as zeros for progress reports.
Social Studies 8
Today students began a Document Based Questioning (DBQ) unit for WWI. Students will be analyzing primary sources from WWI such as photographs, letters, statistics, and political cartoons.
Any outstanding assignments to date will be entered as zeros in the gradebook for progress reports.
Any outstanding assignments to date will be entered as zeros in the gradebook for progress reports.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 7-7: Percent of a Number
Assignment: p. 320 #4-18 AND p. 582 (Lesson 7-7) #1-20
All outstanding assignments will be entered as zeros in the gradebook for progress reports.
Assignment: p. 320 #4-18 AND p. 582 (Lesson 7-7) #1-20
All outstanding assignments will be entered as zeros in the gradebook for progress reports.
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