Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Literature 8
Students had another work day to complete a modern version of a Fairy Tale. Final product is due on Monday.
Science 7
Students were given one more class period (today) in order to complete the Time Period Brochure and Illustrations.
Social Studies 8
Students viewed an informational WWII video as the beginning of our review. Assignment: start studying for the Chapter 26 test on Friday
Applied Math
Test 18 today - the last test of the year! Students are reminded to bring rulers, pencils, markers, calculators, etc to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Algebra
Read rocketry packet and be ready to discuss Newton's law. Reminder: Rockets should be here by Friday. Please remember payment.
Literature 8
Students planned the modern version of a Fairy Tale...rough drafts should have been started.
Social Studies 8
Finished Chapter 26 notes - Victory and Consequences.
Assignment: Read Section 5 p. 825-829 and 26.5 worksheet
Chapter 26 Test on Friday so start studying now!
Assignment: Read Section 5 p. 825-829 and 26.5 worksheet
Chapter 26 Test on Friday so start studying now!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Science 8
Completed Vertebrate presentations. Fossil and Flight study guides are due Tuesday. Have your Vocabulary Bingo card ready for Tuesday as well. Test on Vertebrates on Wednesday. Frog dissection Thursday!
Literature 8
Fairy Tale Unit...Students need to choose a story to modernize. Work time in class this week. Stories are due on Monday.
Science 7
The Time Period Brochure and Illustrations are due on Wednesday. Students were allowed time to work on this assignment today in class.
Language Arts - 8 (6/2-6/6)
This week is the last week of vocabulary. Our words deal with the roots "voc" and "clam", meaning "to call out" or "to cry out". Included in the final vocabulary quiz on Friday will be all the roots, prefixes, and suffixes we have done in the past so make sure to review all previous packets. We will also do a review in class.
This week we will continue our mythology unit and work on creative assignments dealing with Greek mythology. Tuesday we will receive pictures of Greek myths and make up a story that we think explains the picture. Wednesday and Thursday we will receive the story of six myths that will be acted out in front of the class. Then, everyone will be responsible for creating a myth of their own.
This week we will continue our mythology unit and work on creative assignments dealing with Greek mythology. Tuesday we will receive pictures of Greek myths and make up a story that we think explains the picture. Wednesday and Thursday we will receive the story of six myths that will be acted out in front of the class. Then, everyone will be responsible for creating a myth of their own.
Social Studies 8
Notes on Chapter 24, Section 4 - War in the Pacific
Assignment: Read Section 4 p. 820-824 and 26.4 Worksheet
Assignment: Read Section 4 p. 820-824 and 26.4 Worksheet
Applied Math
Lesson 90 - The Multiplication Rule for Equations
Assignment: Quiz 90 (open book), practice p. 406, p. 406-408 #1-24
Extra Credit Option: #25-30
Assignment: Quiz 90 (open book), practice p. 406, p. 406-408 #1-24
Extra Credit Option: #25-30
Friday, May 30, 2008
Algebra, Pre-algebra, 7th grade math
Every math student had a chapter test today. No homework, enjoy the weekend!:)
Social Studies 7
Students completed the Reading Packet on Economics and began working on the Economic Cloze assignment.
Science 7
Students worked on the Time Period Brochure and Illustrations. See May 21st post for an explanation of the project.
Science 8
Groups presented information about their class of vertebrate. All students had time to complete their study charts. Vertebrate test is next week Tuesday...study charts are allowed as notes.
Applied Math
Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 89 - More on Scientific Notation
Assignment: Quiz89 (open book), p. 400 practice, p. 642 (Lesson 89) #1-8
Lesson 89 - More on Scientific Notation
Assignment: Quiz89 (open book), p. 400 practice, p. 642 (Lesson 89) #1-8
Social Studies 8
Chapter 26, Section 3 notes - The War in Europe and North Africa
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 815-819 and 26.3 Wksht
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 815-819 and 26.3 Wksht
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Literature 8
Fairy Tales...to introduce our unit the students read and compared five different stories. Next week they will be writing a modern version of their favorite story.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Science 8
Students worked to complete their research & poster on the vertebrate assigned on Tuesday.
Language Arts - 8
This week there is still homework, but because of the Brewer's Game, the quiz on the root word "port" will be Friday. Be sure to complete your packet and study!
The resume and business letter for your mythological god has been turned in, but be sure to prepare for the interview on Friday. Make sure you have reviewed the list of interview questions and are aware of proper body language and manners of conduct at an interview.
The resume and business letter for your mythological god has been turned in, but be sure to prepare for the interview on Friday. Make sure you have reviewed the list of interview questions and are aware of proper body language and manners of conduct at an interview.
Science 7
Students completed the rough draft of the Time Period Brochure and began the final copy. See the May 21st posting for a description of this assignment.
Applied Math
Lesson 88 - The Addition Rule for Equations
Assignment: Quiz 88 (open book), p. 396 practice, and p. 397-398 #8-21
Extra Credit Option: #22-30
Assignment: Quiz 88 (open book), p. 396 practice, and p. 397-398 #8-21
Extra Credit Option: #22-30
Social Studies 8
Notes on Chapter 26, Section 2
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 810-814 and the 26.2 Vocab Worksheet
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 810-814 and the 26.2 Vocab Worksheet
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Algebra
Students finished presenting their lessons. Started chapter 10 test and will finish it tomorrow.
7th grade math
Chapter 12 practice test on page 549, problems 1-16. Standardize test on pages 550-551, problems 1-20. Quiz tomorrow and test and note check on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Practice 12 test, page 595 problems 1-25. Standardize test on pages 596-597, problems 1-20. Quiz tomorrow and test and note check on Friday.
Science 8
Introduction to Chordates...vertebrate animals.
Students were divided into 5 groups, each studying a different class of vertebrates. All work will be displayed on Friday.
Assignment: Read pages 80-83 to complete review assignment.
Students were divided into 5 groups, each studying a different class of vertebrates. All work will be displayed on Friday.
Assignment: Read pages 80-83 to complete review assignment.
Literature 8
Finished the movie "Charly"
Students had the opportunity to earn extra credit by comparing the movie to the short story.
Assignment: 5 Minute Mystery #6
Students had the opportunity to earn extra credit by comparing the movie to the short story.
Assignment: 5 Minute Mystery #6
Social Studies 7
Students were assigned Readings 1-4 in the Economics Unit. The Political Science test was returned. Students who earned below an 80% on the test were given Correctives to complete in order to raise their grade.
Science 7
Students worked on the rough draft of the Time Period Brochure. See May 21st post for an explanation of this assignment.
Applied Math
Reviewed Lesson 86 from Friday.
Lesson 87 - Operations with Fractions and Decimals
Assignment: Quiz 87 (open book), p. 389 practice, p. 390-393 #7-22
Lesson 87 - Operations with Fractions and Decimals
Assignment: Quiz 87 (open book), p. 389 practice, p. 390-393 #7-22
Social Studies 8
Began Chapter 26 (WWII) with notes on Section 1.
The updated grade sheet with WPA project grades was passed around. Students are reminded that there will be a note check this week and next week, so make sure to participate!
Assignment: Read Chapter 26, Section 1 (p. 804-809), 26.1 Vocab Wksht.
The updated grade sheet with WPA project grades was passed around. Students are reminded that there will be a note check this week and next week, so make sure to participate!
Assignment: Read Chapter 26, Section 1 (p. 804-809), 26.1 Vocab Wksht.
Friday, May 23, 2008
7TH GRADE FRENCH
BONJOUR! OUR FRENCH FLAGS ARE ALL COMPLETED AND MRS. RAUCH HAS THEM ALL LAMINATED. THE STUDENTS REALLY PUT QUITE A BIT OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO SELECTING THE PICTURES AND INTO LEARNING ABOUT HOW THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO FRANCE. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT ON ALL FLAGS WAS THAT EACH HAD TO HAVE A MAP OF FRANCE AND EACH HAD TO HAVE AN EIFFEL THE STUDENTS THEN ARRANGED THEM ARTISTICALLY. TO RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A NOTE FROM YOU STATING THAT YOU VIEWED THEIR WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE. BON WEEKEND! MADAME COE. PS AN EIFFEL MEANS AN EIFFEL TOWER.
Applied Math
Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 86 - The Opposite of the Opposite/Algebraic Addition
Assignment: Quiz 86 (open book), practice p. 385, and p. 642-643 (Supplemental Practice for Lesson 86) #1-12
Lesson 86 - The Opposite of the Opposite/Algebraic Addition
Assignment: Quiz 86 (open book), practice p. 385, and p. 642-643 (Supplemental Practice for Lesson 86) #1-12
Social Studies 8
WWII video - students with missing work were required to complete and turn it in.
No Assignment
No Assignment
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Science 8
Science Showcase presentations began today...They are doing great! All others will present tomorrow.
Science 7
Students went to the computer lab in order to research the assigned Geologic time period. The assignment was is explained in the May 21 blog entry.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Language Arts - 8
Vocabulary quiz 25 will be tomorrow. These words deal with the root words "fract" and "rupt."
We have recently started a mythology unit. We are pretending that Zeus has decided to retire and we are writing application letters and resumes from the point of view of a god or goddess the students chose to research. The business letter will be due Tuesday, May 27th, and the resume will be due Thursday, May 29th.
We have recently started a mythology unit. We are pretending that Zeus has decided to retire and we are writing application letters and resumes from the point of view of a god or goddess the students chose to research. The business letter will be due Tuesday, May 27th, and the resume will be due Thursday, May 29th.
Social Studies 7
Students are completing a test review on the Political Science Unit. The tentative date for the test will be Friday, May 23.
Science 7
Students were assigned a Geologic Time Period and given the task of becoming an expert on that topic. Students will research, make a brochure, create two illustrations and present their topic to the class. The tentative due date is June 4. Most, if not all, of the work on this project can be completed in the class period, however, there may be some students who for one reason or another will need or want to work on this project at home too. For more information, students have received a packet with specific criteria and instructions. Ask you child to bring the packet home for your perusal!
Applied Math
Extra Credit options and Review for Test 17 tomorrow.
Lots of extra class time for the many students who have missing assignments to complete them and turn them in.
Missing assignments turn to zeros tomorrow!
Lots of extra class time for the many students who have missing assignments to complete them and turn them in.
Missing assignments turn to zeros tomorrow!
Social Studies 8
Students had the entire period to continue work on their WPA Scavenger Hunt group projects. These projects will be due at the end of class tomorrow. The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see what/if they are missing anything for this class.
*Reminder - Brewer Field Trip and 8th grade brunch slips are due Friday!
*Reminder - Brewer Field Trip and 8th grade brunch slips are due Friday!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Science 8
Today we reviewed for the Invertebrate test on Wednesday. Students will be allowed to use their study chart we have been working on since we began our unit on Animals.
Literature 8
We finished Part II of "Flowers for Algernon"
Questions Page 74 A-E and 1, 2 & 3
Test Wednesday
Questions Page 74 A-E and 1, 2 & 3
Test Wednesday
Applied Math
Lesson 85 - Circumference and Pi
Work time to make up or turn in missing/late work
Assignment: Quiz 85 (open book), p. 381 practice
Extra Credit Option - p. 383 #23-30
Work time to make up or turn in missing/late work
Assignment: Quiz 85 (open book), p. 381 practice
Extra Credit Option - p. 383 #23-30
Social Studies 8
Work day in the IMC for WPA Scavenger Hunt Project.
The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see their current grade and if they are missing any assignments.
The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see their current grade and if they are missing any assignments.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Algebra
Chapter 10 review, pages 634-636. Problems 1-32. Chapter 10 test on Wednesday along with note check.
7th grade math
Lesson 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets. Mid-chapter test and quiz tomorrow. Note grade tomorrow.
Science 8
We corrected and discussed our Arthropod lab and assignment. We finished Invertebrates with Echinoderms. Test on Invertebrates on Wednesday. Science Showcase on Thursday.
Literature 8
We corrected and discussed our assignment from part 1 of "Flowers for Algernon"
We started part 2...we should finish tomorrow.
We started part 2...we should finish tomorrow.
Applied Math
Lesson 84 - Circles/Investigating Circumference
Assignment: Quiz 84 (open book), p. 376 practice (a and b only), p. 378 #12-30
Assignment: Quiz 84 (open book), p. 376 practice (a and b only), p. 378 #12-30
Social Studies 8
Reviewed Chapter 25 and introduced the Chapter 25 Project - a WPA scavenger hunt.
Students will be using internet and print resources to find examples of work created in Wisconsin during the 1930s because of the Works Progress Administration - one of the programs we learned came about because of the New Deal. Students will be either writing descriptions of these works or printing or recreating them in some way. They will be logging their finds and also showing on a map of Wisconsin where these works can be found. Students will be working in groups which were chosen today and will have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the IMC to complete this project.
Assignment: Chapter 25 Review p. 797-798 #1-9 and 12; p. 799 #1-7
Students will be using internet and print resources to find examples of work created in Wisconsin during the 1930s because of the Works Progress Administration - one of the programs we learned came about because of the New Deal. Students will be either writing descriptions of these works or printing or recreating them in some way. They will be logging their finds and also showing on a map of Wisconsin where these works can be found. Students will be working in groups which were chosen today and will have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the IMC to complete this project.
Assignment: Chapter 25 Review p. 797-798 #1-9 and 12; p. 799 #1-7
Science 7
Students watched a video about Dinosaurs. A general overview of the Geologic Time Project was discussed and topics were assigned. The Project will be worked on during class periods and a due date has not yet been established.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Science 8
Arthropod Enrichment Activities today in class:
Classify Me...identify what type of arthropod 12 organisms are.
Insect Mug Shot...match the insect to it's mouth parts.
Micro-slide viewer of insect parts...read and observe actual insect body structures
Insect Olympics...how do they compare to an insect.
Homework is a review of Insect Ecology and Structure
Classify Me...identify what type of arthropod 12 organisms are.
Insect Mug Shot...match the insect to it's mouth parts.
Micro-slide viewer of insect parts...read and observe actual insect body structures
Insect Olympics...how do they compare to an insect.
Homework is a review of Insect Ecology and Structure
Literature 8
We finished reading Part I of "Flowers for Algernon"
Questions page 61 A-D and 5, 8 & 9 are due on Monday
Questions page 61 A-D and 5, 8 & 9 are due on Monday
Applied Math
Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 83- Weight
Assignment: Quiz 83 (open book), p. 372 practice, and p. 373 #5-22
Lesson 83- Weight
Assignment: Quiz 83 (open book), p. 372 practice, and p. 373 #5-22
Social Studies 8
Note Check for a grade
Review of Chapter 25, Sections 1-2
Notes on Section 3
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 790-795 and the Section 3 Worksheet
Review of Chapter 25, Sections 1-2
Notes on Section 3
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 790-795 and the Section 3 Worksheet
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Social Studies 8
Reviewed Chapter 25, Section 1
Notes on Section 2
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 784-789 and the Section 2 Worksheet
Notes on Section 2
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 784-789 and the Section 2 Worksheet
Applied Math
Lesson 82 Geometric Solids
Assignment: Quiz 82 (open book), p. 368 practice, p. 369 #7-21
Assignment: Quiz 82 (open book), p. 368 practice, p. 369 #7-21
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Pre-Algebra
Page 578, problems 1-20. Page 646, lesson 12-4, problems 1-18. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday along with note grade.
Science 8
Review game of Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms.
Remember Science Showcase is Next Week Thursday...May 22.
Remember Science Showcase is Next Week Thursday...May 22.
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