Applied Math 7

Lesson 68: Scientific Notation with Small Numbers
Assignment: Complete Lesson 68

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-1: Estimating with Fractions
Assignment: p. 242-243 #4-30

Health 7

Students learned about the possible immediate, short and long term effects of tobacco and marijuana use.
Assignment: Make sure you read the hand outs given in class.

Health 8

Students took notes on the health and skill related fitness components.

Journals were collected, so if you did not turn it in today, get it in on Friday.

A-day journals are due on Friday.

Science 8

Observing Protists and other microscopic water life today. A Plantlike/animal-like protists reading was assigned.

Literature 8

We read chapter 6 today and filled in information on our character chart.

Social Studies 8

Students reviewed the issue of states' rights. What is it? The debate over who has the ultimate authority in the United States - the states or the federal government.
Students are now looking at the question, "Did South Carolina have the right to secede from the Union?" Students were assigned to be pro (yes) or con (no).
In a Structured Academic Controversy, both sides become familiar with their assigned stance, and then teach their stance to the other side.
Today, students were given materials to help them become familiar with their stance, as well as time to work with their teams in order to teach their side.
There is no homework from today. The SAC will continue tomorrow.