Algebra

Lesson 5.7, Part 2. Pages 321-323. Problems 28-34 and quiz 3 1-16. Test and notes on Thursday.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 5 review, pages 232-234. Problems 6-69. Chapter 5 test and notes tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 5 review, pages 246-248. Problems 11-63. Chapter 5 test and notes tomorrow.

Science 8

What are the characteristics of living things?
Our activity from Monday was reviewed and a few notes on Chapter 1.1 were taken. A review assignment using pages 6-14 was assigned.

Literature 8

"Introduction to Text" assignment was corrected.
We discussed Genres briefly...each student was assigned a different genre to make an informational poster.
The poster should include its definition, theme, main type of characters and setting. Work time will also be provided Wednesday!

Social Studies 8

We viewed the final 10 minutes of the Era of Colonization video. We talked about good discussion etiquette ("I agree with... because..." or "I disagree with... because..."). Students discussed the view of the English regarding their Native American neighbors, customs of the Puritans, the Proclamation of 1763, as well as examples of freedom and slavery in the new world. There were some great discussions today!
Textbooks were distributed... please bring them to class this week.

Health 7

We went over the course syllabus and completed an activity dealing with types of communication.
Assignment:
Students must have syllabus signed by a parent.

Health 8

We went over the course syllabus and completed a personal health assessment from which students will create a quarter health goal. Students must have a health journal for the next class. The journal can be either a small spiral notebook, a composition journal or a diary-type journal. They will use this to make daily/weekly entries. Journals will be collected and graded every other week.