Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Chapter two test today. No homework.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

page 570, Lesson 3-2. Problems 1-22. Study guide intervention packet. Do the evens. Word problems is extra credit.

Algebra

Lesson 3.3 part 2. Pages 149-152. Problems 44, 46-56, 61-63, 65, 70, 75, 82-85, and quiz 1 problems 1-10.

7th Grade Math (Moran)


Students turned in Lesson 3-1, #'s 11-34 and 37-40

Due for MONDAY is Lesson 3-2, page 111. Problems 11-32 and 34-38.

Science 7

Students finished up their Weather Factors tests today.
No Homework, unless you have missing work to turn in.

Enjoy the break...make good choices :)

Science 8

Turn in cell assignment.
Quiz on cell structure and function.
Osmosis/Diffusion survey.

No homework...enjoy your break!

Literature 8


We began watching "And Then There Were None" today...no homework.

Social Studies 8

Review of Europe's physical features, countries, and capitals. Remember, the map test is on MONDAY and you need to know which countries go with which capitals *hint, hint!
Students presented their posters about the European country of their choice today.
Assignment: STUDY FOR MAP TEST. Even if you are absent on Monday, the first day you get back you will have to take the test, so study!

Applied Math 7

Test 5. No Homework.

Applied Math 8

Review of Lesson 1-8: The Metric System
Assignment: 1-8 Packet (due Monday)

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Science 7

Students took their test today on Weather Factors

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Lesson 3-1, Integers and Absolute Values. Page 108, Problems 11-34 and 37-40

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 2 Review, pages 108-110. Problems 10-63 even. Test and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-2, page 111. Problems 11-32/34-38. Quiz tomorrow on chapter 2.

Algebra

Lesson 3.3 Part 1, pages 148-149. Problems 10-42 even.

Health 7

Completed test in class. Read pp. 114-118 for homework.

Health 8

Finish worksheet from www.mypyramid.gov if you did not finish in class.

Science 8


We reviewed for the cell structure & function quiz tomorrow. A cell function assignment was given with some time allowed to work on it.


Literature 8


With our book finished...we took the test. I reviewed with the class first & answered any questions. All late/missing work from this story is due on Wednesday. We will be watching the movie tomorrow.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Health 7

Test on Tuesday on pp. 159-165; 216-224 and the male and female reproductive diagrams.

Health 8

Took notes on nutrients and read about the beginning of the digestive processes. In compueter lab on Tuesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-9, pages 106-107. Problems 13-41 and 44-50. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Wednesday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-1, page 103. Problems 11-34 and 37-40. Quiz 2 for chapter 2 and notes on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 3.2, pages 142-143. Problems 14-52 even, 58, 59, 62-64, 66-69, 70, 75, 80,82.

Science 7


Friday we used as a catch up day or an opportunity to make a wind sock. With so many kids out, it was a great chance for many to get caught up. Please keep working hard to turn in any/all missing work. You need to turn them in by 11/5 - next week Thursday!

Today was a review day in class. We have our test TOMORROW!! Make sure to study hard tonight! I will be collecting notebooks on Wednesday, so make sure all 8 entries are included.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Due for today were the notes for Chapter 2, Lessons 6 and 7. Because many kids were out last week during our test, today, most finished up/began the test.
No homework. Remember to turn in ALL missing work (either from being absent or other reasons) by Thursday 11/5 (next week Thursday).

Science 8


Catch-up day. Many students are working on completing their cell structure flashcards. There will be a cell quiz on Wednesday.

All absent students should try to use these few days off this week to get caught up...I am glad to see many have returned.



Literature 8


We have finished the book...study for the test. You will be allowed to use your character chart.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Students took fraction test. No homework :).

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students finished chapter two test. No homework ;).

Algebra

Lesson 3.1, page 135. Problems 14-40 even, 42-46, 50, 51, 56-60, 65, 70, 75.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today we reviewed the rules for telling time in Spanish. We practiced telling time using a wooden clock with movable hands (teaching aid).

Science 8

F & G prefix list due today and they had the quiz. No new prefix list was given for next week because it is only three days long.

We corrected our review assignment due today. Any extra time was used to work on Flash cards. No Homework!

Literature 8


We finished reading the story today. Make sure you finish answering your study questions. To find out the why & who, we will read the prologue and Manuscript on Monday. If you want to read ahead...go ahead.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Science 8

Today we discussed the composition of living things: Organic and Inorganic Compounds. The students also began a partner Cell Structure Flash Card review. Each team will produce cards to study the structures of a typical plant/animal cell.
Reminders:
F & G prefix list is due tomorrow
F & G Quiz tomorrow
Review Packet due tomorrow.

Literature 8


No class today..last WKCE testing day. Remember to finish reading chapter 14 for Friday and the vocabulary assignment for ch. 12-13 is also due.

Social Studies 8

Review of Europe's physical features, countries, and capitals.
Introduction of Europe poster project and selection of countries.
Peninsula Maps were due today, and Europe maps were checked for completion and an effort grade.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 23: Simplifying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Assignment: Complete Lesson 23

Applied Math 8

No class today - last day of WKCE tests.
1-6 packet is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

After 10 minutes of study time, students took their quiz on the "family" vocabulary. Then we worked on page 66 in the textbook. For the next several days we will be spending class time learning how to tell time in Spanish.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-8, pages 100-101. Problems 15-42. Will have a test on lesson 2-6 and 2-7 on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students worked on chapter 2 pretest. Test and notes are tomorrow.

Algebra

Students took chapter 2 test. Will have time to finish tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Review and discussion of physical features and important countries in Europe. We also learned how to pronounce the capitals.
Assignment: Complete the Peninsula Map assignment - due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 22: Prime and Composite Numbers/Prime Factorization
Assignment: Complete Lesson 22

Applied Math 8

Assignment: 1-6 Packet

Science 8

Microscope Quiz today. Hope you did well!
The review packet assigned yesterday is due on Friday...keep working at it!

Literature 8


We read chapter 14...please finish on your own. A vocabulary assignment was given for chapters 12-13. This is due on Friday. We will not have class on Thursday due to WKCE testing!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Science 7

Different classes are at different points, so today's activities could vary.
Students handed in Heat Transfer GRS 2.2 (some classes corrected today and made corrections other classes worked on corrections), Read and Complete Key Terms and Concepts for Chapter 2, Section 3 - Winds for Wednesday (some classes completed this, and we discussed the chapter), some classes began the Winds GRS 2.3 that will be due on Thursday.
Chapter 2 Part I Test on Tuesday 10/27/09! It will cover 2.1-2.3

7th grade math (Moran)

Assignment due tomorrow : Lesson 2-8, pg 94. Problems 7-13 and 15-24.
Chapter Two Test Thursday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the "family vocabulary." The quiz will be tomorrow (Wednesday). Later this week we will start learning how to tell time in Spanish.

Social Studies 8

Students got back their South America Projects and South America Map Tests today. There is a list on the board of students who will need to make up their map tests due to an absence as well as missing South America projects.
Students viewed a video that highlighted the physical goegraphy of Europe as well as famous landmarks. A study guide was completed and handed in before leaving.
Assignment: STUDY for the Europe map test (November 2)

Applied Math 7

Lesson 21: Solving Equations
Assignment: Complete Lesson 21

Applied Math 8

No class today - WKCE tests

Monday, October 19, 2009

Health 7

Read pp. 159-165 for homework.

Science 8

Today we had a special Red Ribbon Assembly during 4th hour. So not to through off my other classes...I used today as a well needed re-grouping day. The students participated in a review activity to reinforce what we have been studying: Cell, Microscopes and the Cell Theory.

The Microscope quiz will occur on Wednesday!

Literature 8


We read chapter 13 today...make sure your study questions are complete and your character chart too!

Social Studies 8

Due to the large number of students out sick on Friday, today was a catch-up/make-up day. Students who were gone on Friday were able to take their map tests. All students were given time to complete the labeling of their Europe maps.
*No 4th Hour today - Red Ribbon Presentation

Applied Math 7

Test 4 today. No homework.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-6: Algebra - Properties
Assignment: p. 32 #4-30

Friday, October 16, 2009

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Family trees were collected. Students had 10 minutes to study family vocabulary. Practice quiz on family vocabulary. We read pages 62-65 in textbook. QUIZ on family vocabulary on Wednesday, October 21st.

Science 8

The prefix list "E" was due today...and they took the quiz. A new list "F & G" was passed out. All classes finished a microscope lab...a quiz on the parts and functions is scheduled for Monday...STUDY! All cell packets should be completed today as well.

Literature 8


We corrected our vocabulary assignment due today and read Chapter 12. All study questions will be corrected this weekend (this is a participation grade as we answer/discuss them as we read).


Have a good weekend.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-7, pages 94-95. Problems 11-33 and 35-40. Check your answers for the evens 12-30. Fraction test next Wednesday, 10/21.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Chapter 2 Review, pages 96-98. Problems 9-30. Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the test.

Algebra

Chapter 2 Review on pages 122-124. Problems 2-52 even, odds are extra-credit. Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the test.

Social Studies 8

South America Map Test today.
Assignment: Label the physical and political maps of Europe. List the capitals for all the coutries. The Map Test on Europe will be November 2.

*Students who do not complete the assignment in class will have time in class on Monday except for 4th hour. We will not have 4th hour Social Studies on Monday due to the Red Ribbon assembly.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts.
Assignment: Test 4 Review.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 1 Mid-Chapter Test. No homework.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Social Studies 8

No 3rd or 4th Hour today - WKCE tests
7th and 8th hours had time to study for tomorrow's South America Map Test

Applied Math 7

No class today - WKCE tests

Applied Math 8

No class today -WKCE tests

Health 8

First Aid test in class on Friday.

Health 7

Read over notes sheets on tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana for test tomorrow.
Human Growth and Development permission slips went home today. They must be brought back by Monday, October 19.

Science 7

Hours 1, 2, and 4 did not meet today because of WKCE testing. All hours should have the Key Terms and Concepts completed in their notebooks for Friday. 7th hour students will also have completed the section assessment at the end of 2.2, Heat Transfer on page 45.
* We will not test our flying contraptions tomorrow, since it is forecast to rain :( We will reschedule for next week.

7th grade math (Moran)

Due to WKCE testing, we did not meet today. For tomorrow, please have completed Lesson 2-6, on page 83. Problems 7-13 and 16-19. This was assigned on Wednesday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the expectations for the Family Tree in Spanish which is due tomorrow. (It should be entitled "Mi Familia." ) We practiced pronouncing the family vocabulary and the adjectives we have learned so far. We covered pages 56 - 61 in the textbook. We played a vocabulary game.

Science 8

3rd and 4th hours did not have class due to WKCE testing. Remember to have your cell packet finished by Friday. Your prefix list E is due tomorrow and study for the quiz!

7th and 8th hours are finishing the Microscope lab and will correct their cell packet.

Literature 8


No class today due to WKCE testing.

Remember that your chapter study questions are being checked on Friday (1-11).

A vocabulary assignment for chapters 10-11 is due also.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

WKCE TESTING TOMORROW

GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP AND EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST.
MATH PORTION TOMORROW, BRING YOUR CALCULATOR!

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-6, page 620. Problems 1-28.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 2-8, pages 94-95. Problems 7-13 and 15-24.

Algebra

Lesson 2.8, Pt 2. Pages 118-120. Problems 28-30, 33, 34, 40, 45-48, 50, 55 and Quiz 3, 1-21.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 20: Perimeter, Part 1
Assignment: Complete Lesson 20

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Review
p. 28 #2-20
Mid-Chapter test on Friday

Science 8

All Microscope study packets should be turned in today. 7th and 8th hours are finishing a microscope lab while 3rd and 4th hours just started it today.
WKCE testing tomorrow during 1-4th hours.
All Cell packet work should be finished no later than Friday...at the start of class! The "E" prefix list is due & the quiz is on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Middle School Computer Lab for students to finish, print, and submit their South America projects.
If you have been absent, or if your project is not completed, it is your responsibility to schedule a time when you can go the IMC to finish, or finish at home.
Remember to study for the South America Map test which is on Friday - spelling counts!

7th grade math (Moran)

Assignment due for Friday 10/16/09: Lesson 2-6, page 83-84. Problems 7-13 and 16-19. Remember to complete new terms in notebook!

Science 7

Read Chapter 2, section 2 (2.2) Heat Transfer. Complete Key Concepts and Terms in notebook for Friday 10/16/09. Please remember to write out the concepts and answer in complete sentences.

Literature 8


Chapter 10 was discussed. We read chapter 11 today in class. No class tomorrow due to WKCE testing schedule. Vocabulary assignment given.


Reminders:


Study questions for chapters 1-11 should be complete. I am checking chapters 6-11 for a participation grade on Friday.


Vocabulary review from chapter 10-11 was assigned...due on Friday.


A chapter 11 extra credit assignment was given...due on Friday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We read the sentences that students wrote about family members. We practiced pronouncing the family vocabulary as well as the adjectives found on pages 48 and 49. Assignment due on Friday: Make a family tree using the large sheet of paper given to each student. It is recommended that each student do a rough draft before doing the final copy.

Health 7

Students learned about importance of reading an over the counter drug label. Students practiced finding information on the labels of different OTC products.

Health 8

Students practiced controlling bleeding and splinting in class today.
First Aid quiz on Friday.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Science 8

Some classes missed today due to WKCE testing...3rd and 4th hours: finish the microscope and cell packets.

7th and 8th hours...corrected microscope packet and got the cell packet. Microscope lab today!

Literature 8


No class today due to WKCE testing...read chapter 10 and do study questions.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today we learned the vocabulary for the family members. Assignment: Make up 3 sentences for each of the following persons using "madre," "padre," "hermana," "hermano," "tio," "abuela," and "abuelo." (Students may substitute a different family member if needed.)

Social Studies 8

No 3rd or 4th hours today due to WKCE testing. Your projects are due at the end of the hour tomorrow.
7th and 8th hours had the full period to work on their projects.

Applied Math 7

No class today - WKCE testing. Monday's assignment is due tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

No class today - WKCE Testing. Monday's assignment is due tomorrow.

Monday, October 12, 2009

WKCE TESTING TOMORROW

Get a good night sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Reading portion of the test tomorrow and the math portion on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

2-6 study guide and intervention worksheets. Enrichment is extra credit.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Lesson 2-7, pages 88-89. Problems 7-16 and 20-23.

Algebra

Lesson 2.8, part1. Page 117-118, problems 9-27.

8th grade Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the forms of ser (to be). We practiced pronouncing the adjectives on pages 48 and 49. Assignment: Write 15 sentences using the forms of ser with the correct forms of the adjectives. (4 form adjectives must agree in gender and number; 2 form adjectives must agreee in number).

Science 8

Our 'Cell Theory' time lines were due today and shared with the class. We also began work on the microscope. I hope to start using them this week.

Special note: Due to the WKCE testing schedule I will not have my 3rd and 4th hour classes Tuesday and Thursday of this week. These classes received Tuesday assignment today as well...both the microscope assignment and cell structure packet are due on Wednesday for them. I will do my best to keep every class on the same learning schedule.

Literature 8


We finished reading Chapter 9 today...Due to WKCE testing I will not have regular classes on Tuesday and Thursday of this and next week. I assigned the reading of Chapter 10 for Tuesday, along with the study questions. This way we will not lose our place in the story.

Social Studies 8

Review of South America's physical features, countries, and capitals.
Middle School computer lab for students to continue working on their South America projects.
What should be done already: tech. ed charts printed, gov't summaries typed and printed, economic analysis typed and printed, pop. density analysis typed and printed.
What still needs to be done: type and print culture paragraps, create and print title page, organize and submit.
Projects are due at the end of the hour on WEDNESDAY due to WKCE tests tomorrow.
There will be no 3rd or 4th hours tomorrow due to testing, but students will have the full hour on Wednesday to complete their projects.
Study for the South America Map Test - Friday, October 16.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 19: Polygons
Assignment: Complete Lesson 19

Applied Math 8

Assignment: 1-5 packet

Friday, October 9, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2.6, pages 90-91. Problems 11-40. Extra credit is 42-47.

7th Grade Math-Mr.Smith

2-6 Study Guide worksheets. Do the first sheet, front and back. Second sheet (word problems and enrichment) is extra credit.

Algebra

Extra practice worksheet 2.7. 2-36 even.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today the students read their sentences in which they described their friends. We played a game using the vocabulary (adjectives) from pages 48 and 49. No homework!

7th Grade Math - Moran

Today students took a quiz and mid-chapter test on Chapter 2, lessons 1-4
No Homework!

Science 7



Today we started our flying contraption lab!! We will continue on Monday, so if the students made and changes to their initial plan, they may be bringing in different materials to work with. I've seen some interesting uses of wire, Styrofoam and bags today:)


Have a great weekend....Make Good Choices....No Homework!!!!!

Science 8


Prefix Quiz on A-D today. The students were assigned a new list..."E" due next Friday.
Today they had time to finish their Time Lines on the Cell Theory with a partner.
No homework!

Literature 8


The students took a quiz on chapters 1-8 today. They should have turned in the vocabulary (chapters 6-7) assignment assigned yesterday & we began reading chapter 9...no homework!

Social Studies 8

Review of South America's physical features, countries, and capitals. The map test is next Friday.
Computer lab time today - students were to complete government summaries and print, as well as type population density and economic analyses and print. Remaining time could be spent working on rough drafts of culture paragraphs, or, if all those were complete, beginning to type culture paragraphs.
All rough drafts of culture paragraphs must be ready to type on Monday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 18: Pairs of Lines and Angles
Assignment: complete Lesson 18

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-5 - Algebra: Equations
Assignment: p. 26 #4-40

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Health 7

Students learned about the stages of addiction today in class. Finish puzzle for tomorrow.

Spanish FLEX

Study forms of ser and how to use adjectives in sentences.

Science 8

Our new books were distributed: Cells and Heredity. The students worked on developing a time line on the development of the Cell Theory. This will be due tomorrow...after more work time in class.

The prefix quiz A-D is tomorrow...study!

Literature 8


We read chapter 8 today. Study questions were discussed and character charts were added to...


A quiz on Chapter 1-8 is tomorrow. The students will be allowed to use their character charts on the quiz. A vocabulary assignment was also given due by the end of class tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Mid-chapter 2 test and quiz. No homework.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 2.6, page 83. Problems 7-13 and 16-19.

Algebra

Lesson 2.7, pages 111-113. Problems 15-56even, and 58-63, 72, 73, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100.

7th Grade Math - Moran

Corrected Lesson 2-4 (Mean, Median, Mode).
Mid-Chapter Test on pg. 74 due tomorrow.
Quiz (Lesson 2-1 to 2-4) and Mid-Chapter Test Tomorrow.

Science 7


Today we corrected and talked about Chapter 2, Section 1 - Energy in Earth's Atmosphere. We went over again the main points, such as wavelength, infrared light, UV light, electromagnetic radiation, etc. The students had the opportunity to make corrections to the GRS, if they chose, during class today.

Students also met in their groups to discuss their flying contraption(s). The students have been talking about this project, and have assigned items that are being brought in. We will start this tomorrow. I do have some cardboard, plastic bags, paper, wire hangers, and Styrofoam.

Health 8

Written test on adult care on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Review of South America's physical features, countries, and capitals
Computer lab for project work: ALL students were to type and print their government summaries. Keep these safe and don't lose them! After that, students who still needed to work on their culture paragraphs were given time to do so, while students who had all their rough drafts done were allowed to begin typing them.
*Projects may be turned in early, but they must be COMPLETE (see "organization" section in the project packet)
*All portions of the project must be turned in at one time - random pieces of the assignment will not be accepted.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 17: Linear Measurement
Assignment: Complete Lesson 17

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 1-4.
Assignment: 1-4 packet

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Mid-chapter practice on page 86. Problems 1-20. Study guide and intervention 2-4 packet. Do the evens. Mid-chapter 2 test and quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students took mid-chapter 2 test and quiz. No homework.

Algebra

Students took mid-chapter 2 test and quiz. No homework.

Health 7

Students learned about inhalant abuse and safety guidelines for using household chemicals. Peer pressure interview is due on Thursday. Parent signature is needed for verification.

Health 8

Students practiced adult CPR today.

Test on Friday!!!

Science 7

Today, the students watched their EPA vs. Big Corp. videos. I checked the GRS 2.1 due for today, we will go over that tomorrow. As a reminder...please bring in any further needed materials for the flying contraption lab beginning on FRIDAY!

7th Grade Math, Moran

Tonights assignment is to complete Lesson 2-4, pg 72. Problems 10-17 and 20-23. Quiz and Mid-Chapter Test Friday.

Science 8

Chapter 1 test today...I hope they did well!

Prefix review quiz (a-d) is on Friday.

Literature 8


We read chapter 7 today. All character charts and study questions were updated...if they took the time to write it in!

Quiz on chapters 1-8 Friday.

Social Studies 8

Review of South America physcial features, country locations, and capitals.
We analyzed our population density and economic make-up data from Tech Ed and wrote the rough drafts of our analyzation paragraphs as a class. Extra class time (if applicable) should have been used to continue working on perfect paragraphs about each country's culture.
Assignment: Have your government notes ready to type tomorrow. Continue working on HANDWRITTEN rough drafts of perfect paragraphs on the cultures.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 16: Reducing Fractions
Assignment: Complete Lesson 16

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-4: Algebra: Variables and Expressions
Assignment: p. 20-21 #4-35 and 38-43

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Page 611, problems 2-38 even, odds are extra credit.
Page 620, jlesson 2-5. Problems 2-28 even, odds are extra credit.

7th Grade Math

Mid-chapter practice, page 74. Problems 1-15. Page 568, Lesson 2-4. Problems 1-12.
Test, quiz and note are due tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

No 3rd or 4th hours today due to the Career Expo field trip.
7th and 8th hours had the whole period to continue working on their South America projects.

Applied Math 7

Test 3 today - no homework

Applied Math 8

No Class today - Career Expo Field Trip

Health 7

Practiced resistance skill for internal pressure.
Assignment: Students must interview a parent on peer pressure. Peer Pressure Interview due Thursday.

Health 8

No class today due to Careers Expo field trip.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Health 8

Students learned how to care for a conscious choking victim, as well as the signs of a heart attack. Students will practice CPR tomorrow.

Health 7

Students practiced ways to say "No" to tobacco use in class today.

Science 8

Study, study, study. The students have their first test on Wednesday. An outline of what to expect was put on the board...again. We played a Bingo Review game also to practice vocabulary found on the test. Brown extra credit sheets are due Wednesday.
This week students were not given a new list of prefixes...they should study a-d for the review quiz Friday.

Literature 8


We turned in our vocabulary assignment today and read chapter 6. Study questions are due on Wednesday.


We have a Career Day field trip tomorrow. Students will miss 1-6th hours. Don't forget a bag lunch or money for fast food.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-5, pages 84-85. Problems 11-35 and 38-44. Quiz and test on thursday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 2-5, pages 78-79. Problems 11-21. Quiz and test on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 2.6, pt. 2. Pages 104-107. Problems 70-76, 79-82, 86-89. 91, 95, 100, 105, 110, and quiz 2 1-19. Quiz and test on Wednesday.

Social Studies 8

Review of South America's physical features, country locations, and capitals.
The remainder of class time was given for students to work on their South America projects.
  • All government notes should be done
  • Complete notes on culture (if not already done)
  • Rough drafts of perfect paragraphs on culture

HOMEWORK: *Bring data from tech ed (spreadsheet and pie charts) to Social Studies on Wednesday. Continue working on rough drafts of 10 perfect paragraphs on cultures. There will be NO/some classtime on Tuesday due to the 8th grade field trip, and depending on what hour you have social studies, so KEEP WORKING on your paragraphs.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts - due before the end of the hour.
Test 3 Review - due tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 1-3.
Assignment: 1-3 packet

Friday, October 2, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Page 619, extra practice 2-3. Problems 2-28 even. lesson 2-4 2-32 even.
Grades are up to date on the computer.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Page 567 extra practice lesson 2-1, problems 1-4, lesson 2-2 problems 1-2, and lesson 2-3 problems 1-4.
Grades are up to date on the computer.

Algebra

Students took quiz. Homework: Extra=practice 2.6 worksheet 2-40 evens.
Grades are up to date on the computer.

Health 8

Review checking an unconscious adult skills on a stuffed animal or pillow at home.

Health 7

Finish anti-ad for Monday. Must be correct spelling and in color!!

Science 8

Prefix list "D" due today & quiz. There is no new list this week. The students will be quizzed on A-D next Friday as a review. Graphing projects are due today. I assigned 24 key terms for extra credit due Monday. Test chapter one on Wednesday. STUDY!

Literature 8


We summarized chapters 1-5 today. All study questions for those chapters are due today. We have been working on them as we read...I am checking for participation and effort.


Chapter 4-5 vocabulary is due on Monday.

Social Studies 8

Work time to take notes from the text on the cultures of the 10 South American countries covered in the project.
Assignment: Begin writing a perfect paragraph rough draft for the countries you have culture notes for.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 15: Equivalent Fractions
Assignment: Complete Lesson 15

Applied Math 8

Corrected the 1-2 Packet
Lesson 1-3: Order of Operations
Assignment: p. 16-16 #4-50

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Pre- Algebra

Lesson 2-4, pages 79-80. Problems 12-39 and 42-50.

7th Grade Mr.Smith

Lesson 2-4, page 72. Problems 10-17 and 20-23.

Algebra

Lesson 2.6 part 1. Pages 103-104. Problems 20-68 even. Quiz tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Review of physical features, country locations, and capitals of South America. Map Test is October 16.
Today students worked on gathering information from the textbook on the governments of the different South American countries. Government notes needed to be completed before exiting the room - Ms. Francoeur nags because she cares that your projects are done on time.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 14: Fractions Equal to 1 and Improper Fractions
Assignment: Complete Lesson 14

Applied Math 8

Corrected p. 11-12 #5-53. Students who had completed the assignment switched papers and had another students correct their work, then had the opportunity to make corrections before submitting the assignment. Students who do not have their work completed on time do not receive this privilege.
Today's Assignment: 1-2 packet.

Science 8

Graphing lab work time.
All 4 "parts" are due Friday. Data chart, Bar graph, Line Graph and Circle graph.
"D" prefix list and quiz Friday.

Literature 8


We read chapter 5 today. Study questions should be finished for tomorrow.

All chapter 1-5 questions will be checked tomorrow. We have been discussing them daily. All they needed to do was fill them in and pay attention.

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