Science 8: Stachowski

We finished up our Invertebrate chart today...and the test is tomorrow! Yes, they get to use the chart on the test! If your child was paying attention and copied down the information provided they should be fine. I suggested to read over pages 34 & 76 tonight as a quick review. I encouraged all students to leave their chart here unless they have to finish up the information. We will begin Vertebrates after the test tomorrow.

Health 8

Adult care and CPR test on Monday, May 23.

Health 8

Exercise plan is due on Wednesday. Don't forget your parent signature for verification.

Science 8: Stachowski

Science this week is all about seed plants. Last week we started a Seed Book Project. The students are reading about seed plants and sharing their knowledge in a book format. Guideline were passed out and I am providing work time all week. Some students will be pulled aside to complete mini labs: Flower Dissection and Seed Dissection to name a few.
The project is due by the end of class on Friday.

Health 8

Study for Cardiovascular Health/Fitness Test on Friday.
study notes, handouts, pp. 78-102.

Health 7

Complete drug presentation to family for Monday.

Health 8

Bring gym shoes and wear comfortable clothing for Friday.

Science 8: Stachowski

Welcome Back!
Today we reviewed plants and photosynthesis before focusing on Nonvascular Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts. A review assignment was assigned. Tomorrow we will be working on a Moss Observation lab. We will finish up the week with Vascular, Nonseed plants. Our test should be next week Tuesday/Wednesday.
A Review "A-Z" prefix quiz (EXTRA CREDIT) is scheduled for this Friday. If students have their copy of the prefix lists...they can be used on the quiz as notes.

Health 8

Complete Cardiovascular Health wksht for Tuesday. (pp. 98-102)

Heart Health Essay due on Wednesday. Remember to use your heart health data sheet to write your essay. Your final draft must be in ink or typed.

Health 7

Study for Communications Unit test on Thursday.

Health 8

Many did not turn in study guides from last night's assignment, please complete and turn in on Thursday.

Health 8

Complete study guides for pp. 78-84; 85-89 for Wednesday.

Science 8: Stachowski

This week in Science we will be finishing chapter 3. The test is scheduled for Wednesday. The last Prefix list "x-z" is due Friday, as well as the quiz. Today and Tuesday will be used as a review time. I am not planning any homework for over break! Define the key terms on page 68 for extra credit. Due Tuesday!!!

7th Grade Math

Chapter 8 test form D. Show your work! Chapter 8 notes will be graded tomorrow. Chapter 8 test tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter ten test form D. Show your work! Chapter ten notes will be graded tomorrow. Chapter ten test tomorrow.

Health 8

Took test today. Read pp. 78-84 on the circulatory system.

Healt 7

Complete How do you handle your Anger? for homework.

Health 8

Test on Thursday covering pp. 12-19; 24-28 and the bones and muscles diagrams. Don't forget to use the web anatomy website for studying!!

Science 8: Stachowski

I'm Back! I haven't been on because I had a student teacher start last week...things have been busy. This week we will finish the chapter on Protists and Fungi. The students did a wonderful job presenting their Protist Wanted Poster. Tonight they have a short ch. 3.2 review on Algal Blooms (pgs. 84-86) due Tuesday. We will be observing some live protists Tuesday-Wednesday and finishing up the week with Fungi. Remember the "U-V" prefix list is due this Friday as well as the quiz.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 8-6, page 360. Problems 8-22 and 27-29. Quiz on Thursday and chapter test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-7, pages 503-504. Problems 12-31 and 34-48 evens. Quiz on Thursday, chapter test on Friday.

Health 8

Complete study guide for pp. 24-28. Study your muscles and boones diagrams. Test on Thursday.

7th Grade Math

Page 583, lesson 8-4. Problems 1-12. Page 584, lesson 8-5, problems 2-24 evens.

Pre-Algebra

Page 642, lesson 10-6. Problems 1-30. Check solutions on even problems.

Health 7

Complete the Back to Back activity sheet for Thursday.

Health 8

Finish cutting out skeletal system for class on Thursday. Study for a possible pop quiz on the skeletal system.

7th Grade Math

Students took their mid-chapter 8 test and quiz. No homework :)

Pre-Algebra

Mid-chapter practice test on page 490. Problems 1-20. Lesson 10-3, page 641. Problems 1-10. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Page 348, mid-chapter 8 practice. Problems 1-16. Page 583, problems 1-30. Quiz, test, and notes tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Page 641, lesson 10-4. Problems 1-30. Quiz, notes, and test on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Study guide 8-3 worksheets. Do all problems. Quiz, notes, mid-chapter test on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-4, pages 486-487. Problems 10-35. Quiz, notes, and mid-chapter test on Friday.

Science 8: Stachowski

Well I missed the last two days...sorry.

Today we were learning about contagious diseases using the website http://www.diseasedectives.org and using microslide viewers.
The chapter 2 test is on FRIDAY! Prefix list R-S and Quiz Friday too.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-3. Pages 480-481. Problems 7-19 and 24-29. Mid-chapter 10 test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 8-3. Page 347, problems 5-8 and 10-14. Mid-chapter 8 test and quiz on Thursday.

Science 8: Stachowski

Today we took a few more notes on Bacteria and began reading an article on Immunity. Students need to finish reading and complete the crossword puzzle.

Science 8: Stachowski

Today we took notes on Viral Reproduction and uses. I assigned reading of pages 48-57 and a short review assignment as an introduction to Bacteria. The class had a great number of good questions today. :)

Science 8 - Francoeur

Introduced Disease Detective Science Project/Presentation.
Diseases were picked and time was spent in the computer lab for research.
No homework.
M-P Review Quiz on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Discussed 9.3: American Culture
HW: Chapter 10, Section 1: Jacksonian Democracy due tomorrow

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-3: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
HW: p. 250 #15-34 due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Lesson 74: Fractional/Decimal Part of a Number
HW: Complete the lesson

Health 7

Test on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sheets on Friday.

Health 8

Test on adult CPR tomorrow. Look at all red inserts and tan skill pages up to p. 89 in text.

Science 8: Stachowski

We played a Bingo Review game today. Definitions for extra credit were checked...STUDY tonight.

Science 8: Stachowski

Chapter test on Thursday. Review your notes. Define the key terms on page 34 for EXTRA CREDIT.

Applied Math 8

6-1 Packet

Applied Math 7

Lesson 72: Sequences, Funtions Part 1

Social Studies 8

Mrs. Willems and Mrs. Hart came in to talk to students about 9th grade registration. The course selection sheets were distributed and Mrs. Willems and Mrs. Hart helped students to fill out the courses they would like to take next year. These sheets need a parent signature and need to be turned into the office by Thursday (March 10)

Science 8 - Francoeur

Discussed Bacteria - Section 2. We compared and contrasted the characteristics of viruses and bacteria and looked at the two different ways that bacteria can reproduce.
HW: Identifying Bacteria due tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-9, page 277. Problems 11-23 and 27-31. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-9, pages 302-3-3. Problesm 5-13 and 15-25. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Science 8: Stachowski

Some students had a "re-do" o the Taxonomic Key quiz. All students were given a review assignment for Chapter 1.4 (pages 30-33) which is due tomorrow. The chapter test is THURSDAY>>>STUDY!

Applied Math 8

p. 577 (6-1) #1-27

Applied Math 7

Lesson 71: Fraction-Decimal-Percent Equivalents

Social Studies 8

Discussed "The Coming of War" and went over notes.
HW: Read "The War of 1812" (p. 284) and complete the notes.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Chapter 2, Section 2: Bacteria. Study guide and terms due in class.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-1: Estimating with Fractions
HW: p. 243 #11-38 due Monday

Applied Math 7

Test 14 today. No homework.

Social Studies 8

Discussed the Louisiana Purchase.
HW: Read Chapter 2, Section 3: The Coming of War (p. 278) and complete the notes. Due Monday.

Science 8 - Francoeur

O Prefix Quiz.
P list and quiz next Friday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-8, pages 272-273. Problems 8-27 and 33-38.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-8, pages 298-299. Problems 6-14 and 16-20.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 5 Test today. No homework.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 14

Social Studies 8

Discussed Chapter 8, Section 1: Jefferson Becomes President. Highlights of the discussion included the election of 1800 which resulted in the 12th Amendment and the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison and the power of judicial review.
HW: Read Chapter 8, Section 2: The Louisiana Purchase and complete the notes AND map. This is due tomorrow.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Virus Lab today. Ask your student how many viruses can fit on the head of a pin!
O prefix list due tomorrow.
O prefix quiz tomorrow.

Science 8: Stachowski

Our Taxomomic Key lab was finished up today. Students had time to work on a review assignment for Chapter 1.3: Domains and Kingdoms pages 26-29. The assignment is due at the start of class tomorrow.
Quiz on "O" prefix and chapter 1 Friday...Test the following week...most likely Wednesday.

7th Grade Math

6-6 Study guide worksheets-do all.
6-7 Study guide worksheets-do evens.

Pre-Algebra

Study guide 6-6/6-7 worksheets. Enrichment is extra-credit and due on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-7, pages 269. Problems 11-32 and 34-40.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-7, pages 293-394. Problems 7-28 and 30-37.

Science 8: Stachowski

We completed our taxonomic key activity.

Pizza Fundraiser

Remember to be selling your pizzas! Order forms AND money are due next Thursday, March 10th. This fundraiser helps to pay for busses for field trips and other fun middle school activities, so it's important that everyone participates.

Applied Math 8

Corrected additional practice for Lesson 5-8.
HW: 5-8 Packet due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 70: Area of a Parallelogram
Students worked independently in their groups.

Social Studies 8

Finished notes/lecture on "Launching the Nation"
HW: Launching the Nation wksht. due tomorrow. Students should be able to complete with their notes, however, if notes are incomplete, students can find information in Chapter 7 (p.230) of their textbooks.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Discussed Chapter 2, Section 1 - Viruses
HW: Virus Multiplication wksht. Due tomorrow.

Health 8

Began First Aid and Safety today.
NO assignment.

Health 7

Discussed influences to use drugs. NO assignment.

Science 8: Stachowski

We corrected our classification assignment today. We also started a classification partner activity. We will finish tomorrow.
"O" prefix list due Friday!!!

Science 8: Stachowski

Today we discussed Linneaus' classification system and the scientific naming system. a review sheet was started in class. It should be finished for homework.

Health 8

Study for test on Wednesday:
pp. 78-89; 98-102 and all fitness notes sheets (should have had them in class today.)
Complete crossword for extra credit.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-7
Assignment - p. 576 (5-7) #1-28 - due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Finished up Lesson 67 from Friday and began Lesson 68.
HW: Complete Lesson 68 - due tomorrow

Social Studies 8

Discussed / went over "Outlining the Constitution" assignment and then submitted it.
Today's assignment: "Congress at Work" - due tomorrow. Remember, the Constitution can be found on p. 188 of your textbook.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Chapter 1, Section 4 -The Origin of Life - study guide due in class.
"O" Prefix lists out today - the O Quiz will be NEXT Friday ( March 4)

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-5, pages 260-261. Problems 15-36 and 38-44.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-4, pages 274-275. Problems 10-41.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Additional Practice for Lesson 5-6.
HW: 5-6 packet due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Lesson 66: Subtracting Mixed Measures

Social Studies 8

Background on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.
HW: Constitution Vocabulary due tomorrow.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Discuss/Review of Section 3. Chapter 1 test is currently scheduled for next Wednesday, February 23.
Classification Lab. This is an independent lab which allows students an opportunity to apply their classification skills AND work on reading and following written directions.
Lab is due in class today.
N prefix list is due and N Quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Page 577-578. Lesson 6-3, problems 2-24 even. Lesson 6-4, problems 2-32 evens.

Pre-Algebra

Page 629-630. Lesson 6-1, problems 1-10. Lesson 6-2, problems 1-6. Lesson 6-3, problems 1-6.

Social Studies 8

Major Battles of the Revolution assignment due today.
American Revolution Test. Notes allowed if brought to class.
No homework.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-6.
HW: p 576 (5-6) #1-40 due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Test 13.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Reviewed Sections 1-2 and the 8 levels of classification.
Students read Section 3 (Domains and Kingdoms) and completed a study guide - due in class.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-3, pages 250-251. Problems 15-42. Test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-2, pages 264-265. Problems 10-32 and 34-50. Test on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Reviewed for the test - scheduled for Wednesday.
We began reading in our textbooks as a class to find information about the major battles of the American Revolution. Students were to take notes in the provided chart. These notes may be used on the test, and were gone over as a class, and were posted on the overhead projector.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Discussed Section 2 - Classification.
Students viewed a video which further explains scientific classification and completed a study guide.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 65

Applied Math 8

Corrected Additional Practice for Lesson 5-5
HW: 5-5 packet due tomorrow

Health 8

Complete Heart Health essay for Tuesday:
2 paragraphs describing your controllable and uncontrollable risk factors and how you can improve on your risk behaviors.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-2, pages 246-247. Problems 15-41.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-1 practice worksheets. Need to do all the problems. Enrichment side is extra credit.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-5.
HW: p. 575 (5-5) #1-30 due on Monday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 64: Ratio Word Problems

Social Studies 8

The written responses to yesterday's discussion about the Declaration of Independence are due today. (Two perfect paragraphs - in response to any two of the questions discussed in class yesterday)
Today we discussed the type of warfare used during the Revolutionary War and showed short segments of "The Patriot" to give students a visual.
We began using our textbooks to get information about the major battles of the Revolutionary War and took notes. We also discussed what information is important vs. interesting when reading about wars/battles in textbooks.
No homework.

Science 8 - Francoeur

M Prefix Lists due. M Prefix Quiz. N Prefix Lists assigned - class time to work on definitions - this is due next Friday, along with the N Prefix Quiz.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 6-1, page 243. Problems 11-38 and 40-46.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 6-1, pages 259-260. Problems 13-38.

Health 7

Students took their communication unit exam in class today.

Health 8

Take a resting heart rate for one tonight (after being a couch potato for awhile) or first thing when you wake up in the morning. Ask mom or dad to time you!!

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Review
p. 214 #1-20

Applied Math 7

Lesson 62: Order of Operations

Social Studies 8

Declaring Independence lecture and notes.
Introduced the Declaration of Independence assignment.
Students need to read their copy of the Declaration and answer the questions on their purple packet in preparation for a discussion on Thursday.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Stuents swapped books... Cells and Heredity for Bacteria to Plants
We looked over the topics we will be covering in Chapter 1 of our new book and students read Section 1 (What is Life?) and worked on a study guide. Study guides are due tomorrow, but could be turned in today if they were completed.

Applied Math 8

Corrected the additional practice for Lesson 5-4.
HW: 5-4 packet due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Lesson 61: Scientific Notation for Large Numbers
HW: Finish Lesson 61 - all problems

Social Studies 8

"Rebellion to Revolution" lecture and notes. Review worksheet/questions due tomorrow.

Science 8 - Francouer

Chapter 4 Test today - notes allowed. No homework.

Health 7

Complete problem solving activity.

Health 8

Complete Study guide for pp. 78-84. Read pp. 85-89.

7th Grade Math

Page 232-234. Problems 2-68 evens.

Pre-Algebra

Page 246-248. Problems 2-62 evens.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-4.
HW: p. 575 (5-4) #1-26 due on Monday.

Applied Math 7

Test 12. No homework.

Social Studies 8

All hours completed "Boston, Bloody Boston" video and discussed the study guide questions before turning in the study guides. No homework.

Science 8 - Francoeur

E-L Prefix Review Quiz today - extra credit due with quiz.
M lists - M quiz will be next Friday. Class time after quiz for finding definitions.
Chapter 3 Test on Monday.

7th Grade Math

Study guide 5-8 worksheet. Do all. Quiz tomorrow and test on Tuesday.

Pre-Algebra

Study guide 5-7/5-8 worksheets. Do evens, enrichment is extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow on lessons 5-5 thru 5-8. Chapter 5 test on Tuesday.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 5-4: Fractions and Decimals
HW: p. 212 #14-38 due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Corrected and submitted Lesson 60.
Test 12 Review.

Social Studies 8

All sections began viewing "Boston, Bloody Boston" which is part of the History Channel's documentary "The Revolution"
Students will complete viewing and discuss the video tomorrow.
7th hour had to finish up our Conflict in the Colonies lecture and notes before viewing the video. 7th Hour has homework (Conflict in the Colonies review) which is due tomorrow.

Science 8 - Francoeur

A few adjustments due to the snow day yesterday...
1st Hour: Finished watching the review video and turned in study guides.
1st and 8th: We discussed Section 3 and reviewed for the Chapter 3 Test. Students were given their Chapter 3 Reviews. The E-L Review Quiz will be tomorrow - extra credit is due tomorrow if you're doing it. Chapter 3 Test will be Monday.
8th Hour: We skipped watching the review video due to the early release on Tuesday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-8, page 230. Problems 13-50 and 54-55. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-8, pages 243-244. Problems 9-26 and 28-30. Chapter 5 quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Health 7

Complete Anger Styles wksht if not finished in class.

Health 8

Study for test on Thursday: pp. 12-19; 24-28 skeletal and muscular diagrams.

7th Grade Math

Page 576-Lesson 5-6, problems 2-40 evens. Lesson 5-7, problems 2-28 evens (odds extra-credit). Quiz on Thursday. Chapter 5 test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Page 628-Lesson 5-6, problems 1-20. Lesson 5-7, problems 1-14.

Health 8

Test on Thursday covering pp. 12-19 & 24-28. Know you muscles and bones diagrams.
Can use http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ to study.

Social Studies 8

"Conflict in the Colonies" and notes. Students who did not turn in their "Life in the Colonies" assignment from Friday are required to stop in Mr. Whitmore's room BEFORE lunch, until their assignment is complete. Students will lose 10% on all late work this semester.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-3
HW: p. 575 (5-3) #1-35 due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 59 - completed, checked, and corrected in class - if not, you have homework.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Reviewed Sections 1-2 for Chapter 3 Test - currently scheduled for Thursday.
Students read Section 3: Advances in Modern Genetics (p.123) and completed the study guide and notes.
If there is a snow day this week the Chapter 3 Test may be rescheduled, however, the prefix quiz (E-L) will still be on Friday regardless of any school cancellations. Please be prepared.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-7, page 226. Problems 8-23 and 26-31.

Pre-Algebra

Study guide worksheets 5-6. Do problems on the front and back side of the first page. Second page, word story and enrichment problems are extra credit.

Health 7

Complete Pass Right /Pass Left wksht for Friday.

Health 8

Students need to complete study guide for pp. 12-19 for Friday. STUDY your BONES!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 57: Percents to Decimals and Decimals to Percents.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Additional Practice for Lesson 5-2.
HW: 5-2 Packet

Social Studies 8

Conclusion of "The 13 Original Colonies" Lecture and Notes
HW: 13 Colonies Map and Review. Due tomorrow. Students without completed assignments tomorrow will be required to stop in Mr. Whitmore's room BEFORE going to lunch, until their assignment is complete.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Reviewed Ch. 4, Section 1 Test material.
Students read Ch. 4, Section 2: Human Genetic Disorders (p. 117) and completed the study guide - due in class.
HW: Make sure your prefix list is complete. Study for the prefix quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-6. Pages 222-223. Problems 12-37 and 44-54 extra-credit.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-6, pages 234-235. Problems 8-28 and 31-35.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Discussed Chapter 4, Section 1 study guide and additonal material that will be on the test.
Reviewed lab safety.
Blood Type lab.
No homework.

Social Studies 8

13 Original Colonies lecture and notes.... to be continued tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

Went over new correcting procedures and corrected Lesson 5-2.
HW: p. 574 (5-2) #1-27

Applied Math 7

Lesson 56: Rates
Lesson completed, corrected, and submitted in class.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-5, pages 218-219. Problems 16-50.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-5, pages 230-231. Problems 11-40 and 44-47.

Applied Math 8

New expectations were discussed.
Lesson 5-2: Greatest Common Factor
HW: p. 205 #9-23 due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Test 11
No homework

Social Studies 8

Books were distributed and expectations reviewed.
Today's lecture and notes: What is History?
Remember: notes are important - can be used on assignments and tests.

Science 8 - Francoeur

For those students/parents new to this section of science, here are some things you should know. Notes are expected to be completed for each section of each chapter of the book we cover. Students receive a grade on notes based on completion. Students may use their notes on the test, so quality is helpful.
Today's homework: Read Chapter 4 (Modern Genetics), Section 1: Human Inheritance p. 110 and study guide - additional notes from the board. Due at the end of the hour.
Remember your prefix list and prefix quiz are on Friday.

Applied Math 8

Corrections to Lesson 5-1 Additional Practice.
5-1 Packet due in class.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 11

Social Studies 8

Students viewed their Oceania newscasts.

Science 8 - Francoeur

H lists due.
H prefix quiz.
I-K-L list - this will be due next Friday regardless of any changes to your schedule. The I-K-L quiz will also be next Friday.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-1.
HW: p. 574 (5-1) #1-33 due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Lesson 55: Square Root

Social Studies 8

East Asia cultural comparison due.
East Asia Map Test today.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Chapter 3 Test today.
H list due tomorrow.
H Quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 5 practice test. Page 214, problems 1-20. Page 574, lesson 5-4. Problems 2-24 evens. Mid-chapte test, quiz and notes tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Mid-chapter 5 practice. Page 224. Problems 1-20. Page 627, lesson 5-3. Problems 1-20. Mid chapter test, quiz and notes tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 5-1: Prime Factorization
HW: p. 199 #13-35 due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Lesson 54: Rectangular Area, Part 1

Science 8 - Francoeur

Chapter 3 Review was given today for use on the test. Unfortunately, since this is not being graded, many students have chosen not to complete the review, even though many of the questions on the review are also on the test.
Chapter 3 Test tomorrow.
H prefix list due Thursday / H prefix Quiz on Thursday

Social Studies 8

Final work day for cultural comparison projects - due tomorrow. East Asia Map Test is tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-4, pages 212-213. Problems 14-42 and 44-45. Chapter 4 notes graded tomorrow. Chapter 5 test/quiz on Wednesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-4, pages 222-223. Problems 11-39 and 43-49. Chapter 4 notes graded tomorrow. Chapter 5 test/quiz on Wednesday.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 4 test.
No homework.
Today is the last day to turn in missing work from Chapter 4. It will not be accepted after today.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 53: Powers of 10

Social Studies 8

Work time for cultural comparison project. Additional research will have to be done on a student's own time.
East Asia Map test on Wednesday. Cultural comparison projects due on Wednesday.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Protein Synthesis activity.
No homework.
Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 52: Exponents

Applied Math 8

Chapter 4 Review
p. 186-188 #11-66

Science 8 - Francoeur

F & G Prefix List due.
F & G Prefix Quiz.
H List distributed today.
H Quiz is next THURSDAY

Social Studies 8

Final day in the computer lab for research/printing of material for cultural comparison.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-3, page 209. Problems 8-28 and 30-33.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-3, pages 218-219. Problems 10-36.

Applied Math 8

Corrected the additional practice for Lesson 4-7.
HW: 4-7 Packet due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Lesson 51: Unit Price.

Social Studies 8

Computer Lab time for cultural comparison research.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Went over Section 4 and discussed Protein Synthesis. Reviewed all material that will be on the test next Wednesday.
Students were given class time to make sure they had all the notes copied down from the board, to finish their prefix lists (due tomorrow) and study for their prefix quix (tomorrow).

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 4-7.
HW: p. 574 (4-7) #1-12

Applied Math 7

Test 10

Social Studies 8

Computer Lab time for research on cultural comparisons.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Reviewed Sections 1-3 for the test next Wednesday.
Today students were assigned Section 4: The DNA Connection (p.97) and study guide. The study guide is due at the end of the hour.
There are additional notes and diagrams on the board for students to copy into their notes - very useful for the test.
F & G Prefix List due and Quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 5-1. Pages 199-200. Problems 13-47.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-1, pages 208-209. Problems 13-46.

Science 8 - Francoeur

1st Hour - Since 1/3 of the class had not completed their study guide for section 3, time was given in class in order to complete this assignment. We then went over the study guide and important information from section 3 that will be on next week's test. Students should make sure to copy down the notes from the board for use on the test.

8th Hour - We reviewed and discussed Section 3 - make sure you have all the notes from the board down. We also went over information that will be on next week's test. With the remaining time in the hour students participated in "Meiosis in Motion" where they acted out the process of Meiosis.

Prefix Lists are due on Friday. There will be a quiz on prefixes and meanings on Friday also.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-7: Slope
HW: p. 184 #7-16 due tomorrow

Applied Math 7

Finished correcting Lesson 50.
Test 10 review.

Social Studies 8

Review of East Asia maps. Test next Wednesday.
Introduced the Cultural Comparison project. Students will pick a country from the map packet and then pick a part of the culture to compare with the U.S. - sports, food, holidays, past-times etc. Some students may choose to use their epals as a resource. Additional research may be required. Students will be creating 11x17 posters to compare and contrast the cultural item of their choice.
Computer lab time today for students to communicate with epals and/or use the internet for research.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 50: Dividing by a Decimal Number.
HW: Only if you need to finish the lesson.

Applied Math 8

Turned in the additional practice for Lesson 4-6.
HW: 4-6 packet due tomorrow. Still lots of late work. New grade sheets were posted today.

Social Studies 8

East Asia Map Day - lots of studying as a class to get off to a good start. The test will be next Wednesday, January 19. Last map test of 8th grade!
Introduced the Cultural Comparison project - this will be due January 19th as well.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Reviewed Sections 1-2 for Chapter 3 Test (Next Wednesday, January 19).
Students read Section 3: The Cell and Inheritance beginning on p. 92 and completed their study guide. Students should also copy the diagram on p. 94-94 and take down the notes on the board for use on the test.
Study guides are due at the end of the hour.
Reminder: F & G prefix list was assigned last Friday - students need two science related words and definitions for each prefix. This list will be due on Friday when students will also have a quiz on the prefixes and their meanings.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 4-6 for those students who had their homework from yesterday done.
HW: p. 573 (4-6) #1-17 due on Monday. Lots of late work that needs to be completed and turned in.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 49: Division Answers
Covered, completed, checked, corrected, and submitted in class today, so no homework this weekend!

Social Studies 8

Oceania Map Test today.
Students completed and submitted their self/peer evaluations for the newscast project. These evaluations will be used to determine the grade for each student. Mr. Whitmore and Ms. Francoeur will average the grades given by each student's peers, and unless we feel like something is way off, that will be the grade each student receives on the project.
The East Asia Map Packet was assigned today (the last one ever in 8th grade!) and if it wasn't already checked off today, will be checked on Monday for points.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Time to complete yellow Human Mendelian Traits activity. Today's assignment was to complete the Monster Genetics activity where students determined the genotypes and phenotypes of a male and female monster and then used Punnett squares to predict the probability of certain traits in their offspring. These were completed and submitted in class. No homework, have a great weekend!

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-6: Functions and Linear Equations
HW: p 180 #8-25

Applied Math 7

Finished, corrected, and submitted Lesson 48.

Social Studies 8

Finished shooting the segments for our newscasts. Students who already shot their segments yesterday had time for extra work and studying for the map test tomorrow.
MAP TEST IS TOMORROW. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY!

Science 8 - Francoeur

We completed our Smiley Face Genetics wrap-up, and students who failed the assignment were given the opportunity to make corrections working with either Ms. Francoeur or Ms. Loveless (1st hour).
We began our Human Mendalian Traits activity. If you're feeling confident and would like to attempt the back side of the sheet (yellow) go for it. If not, we will begin class with time to complete the worksheet tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

Corrected the additional practice for Lesson 4-5.
HW: 4-5 Packet

Applied Math 7

Made corrections to and submitted Lesson 47. Began Lesson 48: Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions.
HW: Complete #15-30. We will finish the word problems as a class together tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Groups recorded their segments of the newscast. Groups that didn't go today will go tomorrow. Groups that did go today should remember to bring study materials to class tomorrow - an excellent opportunity to study for the map test on Friday.
HW: Study for map test on Friday

Science 8 - Francoeur

Smiley Face Genetics Lab wrap-up. If you didn't finish and turn it in today we will take care of it tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 4 study guide and review. Pages 186-187. Problems 2-66 evens. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 4 test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Study practice 4-7 and 4-8 worksheets. Story word problems are extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 4 test on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Page 572, Lesson 4-1. Problems 2-30 evens. Page 573, Lesson 4-5, problems 1-19. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 4 test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 4-8, pages 196-197. Problems 6-22 and 26-29. Quiz on Thursday. Chapter 4 test on Friday.

Applied Math 7

Corrected Lesson 46. Began Lesson 47: Repeating Decimals.
HW: Complete Lesson 47. We will correct it tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Students continued working and rehearsing in their groups in preparation for the recording of their newscast over the next 2 days.
Study for your map test on Friday.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Students completed and submitted their smiley faces. Tomorrow we will be doing the wrap up for the lab.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 4-5.
HW: p. 573 #1-19 due tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Practice Skills Worksheets 4-6 and 4-7. Do the evens, odds are extra-credit. Quiz this Wednesday and chapter 4 test and notes on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 4-7, pages 190-191. Problems 6-14 and 19-25. Quiz this Thursday. Chapter 4 test and notes on Friday.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-5: Inequalities
HW: p. 174 #11-33 due tomorrow.
New grade sheets were posted this morning so all missing work is available for students to see and remedy.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 46: Dividing a Decimal Number by a Whole Number.
Corrections will be done tomorrow so make sure you have attempted all the problems on your own.

Social Studies 8

Students were introduced to our Oceania newscast project and assigned to their groups. Groups needed to decide on topics and begin planning their segment of the newscast. This will be a peer assessed activity and will be completed by this Friday.
Remember to study for your Oceania map test on Friday - no class time is being taken to review.

Science 8 - Francoeur

Students began our "Smiley Face Genetics" Lab by determining the traits that their smiley faces would have (round or oval faces, pointy or curved ears, etc.). Students began creating their smiley faces in Microsoft Word.