Social Studies 8

Sadly, our beloved overhead projector (Big Stinky) has died. Until he is either repaired or replaced, we will have to improvise a little when it comes to reviewing locations on the map of Canada.

Canada outline maps were due today.

We reviewed Chapter 6, Section 1 about the 4 regions of Canada: The Atlantic Provinces, The Core Provinces, The Prairie Provinces (with Ms. Francouer's favorite province name ever: Saskatchewan) and British Columbia and the Territories.

Assignment: Read Section 2 (p. 165-169) and complete the Section 2 Notes and Study Guide.

English/Literature 7

English 7 --

We are working on our spooky stories! Many students will be finishing rough drafts and heading to the computer lab to type. I am excited to see what they have come up with!

*Just a note: This is an in-class assignment, so I have stressed the importance of utilizing class work time. Many students have a co-author they are working with; this is not an assignment to be worked on at home. The students are aware and are all on board.

Homework: Vocabulary #6. There will be a short quiz tomorrow.

Literature 7 --

We are continuing through House on Mango Street. The students are working on double entry journals. These journals are designed to help students think critically about specific passages from the book. They are doing a fabulous job!

7th Grade Math

Reviewed for test. Chapter two test and note grade tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Students took quiz. Homework: Chapter two review, pages 108-110. Problems 10-62 even. Test and note grade tomorrow.

Algebra

Chapter two review, pages 122-124. Problems 1-52. Test and note grade tomorrow.

Science 7

In classes today, we reviewed for the test TOMORROW! The students worked in groups to discuss and determine the correct answers to the questions I was asking (sort of a modified version of group Jeopardy). They were great - energetic and awesome answers!! It was a good review, but remember to study tonight as well!!

Social Studies 7

Classes reviewed for the upcoming social studies test tomorrow. The test will contain the information found in Unit 3, psychology.

Science 8

Today we started one of three labs.
Osmosis
Cell variety/structure
Microscope use and slide preparation/production

All three will be completed by Friday.

Reminder: Science Showcase is due on Monday!

Literature 8

We read chapter seven today in class.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-2 Continued
Assignment: 2-2 Packet

Applied Math 7

Test 4 today - no homework

Social Studies 8

Chapter 6: Canada

Due to the early release schedule, all students recieved an assignment to be completed in class - the Chapter 6 Outline Map (Canada).

7th Grade Math

Students took a quiz tomorrow. Homework: Chapter two test form D, problems 1-20. Test and note grade on Thursday.

Algebra

Lesson 2.8 part 2. Pages 118-120. Problems 26-34 and 39-57. Quiz 3, problems 1-21. Chapter two test and note grade on Thursday.

Science 8

Osmosis/Diffusion/cell membrane discussion & reading. The students were assigned a pre-lab vocabulary sheet and osmosis questions. Due Wednesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-9, pages 106-107. Problems 13-41 and 41-50. Quiz tomorrow, test and note grade on Thursday.

Literature 8

We added information/clues to our character chart and read chapter 6.

No homework!

Science 7

We continued our discussion on the Wind (sea breeze, land breeze, horse latitudes, jet streams, etc). Students also corrected the Wind section summary in class today.

The students were given the following pieces to use as study guides for the TEST on THURSDAY (items need to be turned back in on Thursday before the test):

1. Heat Transfer GRS 2.2
2. Vocabulary cards for Heat Transfer and Wind
3. Wind Summary
4. Wind GRS 2.3

Social Studies 7

In social studies today, the students had a presentation from Mrs. Topel and Mrs. Wilems. We did not have a chance to review for the test, so the test will be on Thursday 10/23/08.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 4 tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-2

Today students learned how to make predictions using line graphs and scatter plots.

Assignment: p. 62-63 #5-22 no #7

Social Studies 8

Chapter 5 Test

Assignment: Read Chapter 6, Section 1 p. 154-163 and complete the study guide.

**Grade sheets were updated today - there are lots of missing assignments that can be completed and turned in to improve quarter grades.

Science 7

Today we talked about winds. We talked about global vs. local winds, the global wind belt, measuring wind speed with an anemometer or direction with a wind vane, wind chill factor, and more.

For homework, students are to complete the Wind worksheet given in class. Yes, they are due at the beginning of the hour. This is taking the place of the Key Terms and Key Concepts.

Remember...test is set for THURSDAY of this week!

Also, extra credit projects are due by THURSDAY of this week as well.

social studies 7

Today we again reviewed and discussed unit 3 of psychology-operant conditioning, classical conditioning, positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. In class we corrected part 2 of the review. Also, students began to work on part 3 of the review. Remember the test is on WEDNESDAY!
Remember that projects are due on Thursday - you can bring them in sooner if you like.

Language Arts - 8 (10/20-10/24)

This week we have our last vocabulary packet concerning root words "clam" and "voc" meaning to cry or call out. The packet is due Wednesday with a quiz on Thursday. Next week we will be having a final root word test concerning all the different root words we have done so far, so make sure to review those.

On Monday, we are finishing the movie The Truman Show which has many similar themes as The Giver. We are then getting into an expository writing unit and we will be working on developing out voice in our writing as well as organizational writing skills.

If you are interested in joining the Southern Lakes Anthology Club, the meeting will be after school on Tuesday, October 21st. This gives you an opportunity to chose and work on a style of writing or art, and then submit it for a competition.

Science 8

Chemical compounds of cells was our discussion today. Notes were taken from Section 3 of Chapter 1 (pgs. 25-30) A review assignment was given...due Tuesday!

Science Showcase is due one week from today!!!

Literature 8

Today we corrected our Chapter 3-4 review and read chapter 5.

7th grade math

Chapter two study guide and review, pages 96-98. Problems 9-30. Quiz tomorrow, test and note grade onWednesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-8, pages 100-101. Problems 15-44 and 46-53. Quiz on Wednesday, test and note grade on Thursday.

Algebra

Lesson 2.8 Part 1, pages 117-118. Problems 9-25. Test and note grade on Thursday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 20: Perimeter, part 1
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 20 Problem Set Worksheet. (Use p. 98 to help with #11)
Test is on Wednesday!

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-2a: - Problem Solving
Lesson 2-2a is a preview of Lesson 2-2 which we will be starting tomorrow. Lesson 2-2 is all about using graphs to make predictions.
Assignment: p. 59 #3-10 (problem solving word problems). There were helps on the board so students knew how to organize information.

Social Studies 8

Chapter 5 Vocab worksheets due today.

United States Map Quiz.

Reviewed for the Chapter 5 test tomorrow.

The rest of class time was given for students to complete the Chapter 5 Review on p. 152. This is due tomorrow.

Science 7

Each class had a new set of teachers today! The students played the role of teacher and had to explain a topic ( thermal energy, temperature, convection, conduction, radiation, temperature scales, etc). We even had some groups plan activities for the students to do! Wind will be the topic on Monday...a continuation from the flying contraptions!

The test is still scheduled for Thursday/Friday of next week.

Have a great weekend...Make Good Choices :)

Social Studies 7

Students completed the Unit 3 Psychology Review. We started to correct the review in class today. Again, we are looking at a test next week. It is scheduled for Wednesday 10-22-08.
Remember...Projects and/or Reports are due next week Thursday 10-23-08

Pre-Algebra

Study guides 2-6 and 2-7 worksheets. Do the even problems. Word story and enrichment worksheet will be extra credit if student does all the problems.

Algebra

Homework: 1-8 and 1-9 worksheets along with activities 27 and 28.

7th Grade Math

Homework: Pages 568 and 569, Lesson 2-5 (1-5), Lesson 2-6 (1-4), Lesson 2-7 (1-4) and Lesson 2-8 (1-2).

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts: Addition and Subtraction
Corrected yesterday's assignment. We would have played a math game, but many students were late to class, and very chatty, so we ran out of time.
No assignment.

Applied Math 8

Basic Facts: Multiplication and Division
Assignment: 1-2 Word Problems (only 6!)

Health 7

Discussed the short and long term useof tobacco and marijuana. Students viewed a video on some of the effects of marijuana.
Assignment:
Read handouts on smoking and marijuana.

Health 8

Students worked on their nutrition packets for pp. 42-53 in class.
Assignment:
Health goal check-up sheet is due on Tuesday.

Extra-credit was lso made available for students who wish to complete it.

Social Studies 8

Today we reviewed locations and features on the U.S. map - remember the Map Quiz is on Monday!!
We reveiwed Chapter 5 for the test which is on Tuesday.
Asssignment: Chapter 5 Vocab worksheet, continue working on the Chapter 5 review on p. 152 (due Tuesday)

Science 8

The completed cell brochures were used as notes today for a quiz on cells. Hope they all did well.
No Homework!

Literature 8

We read chapter 4 today in class.

Predictions were made of the order of each future victim's death.

A review assignment for chapter 3-4 was assigned. Due Monday.

Applied Math 7

Reviewed and corrected Lesson 18.
Lesson 19: Polygons
Assignment: Lesson 19 worksheet

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-1 continued...more fun with Frequency Tables!
Assignment: 2-1 study guide/skills

Social Studies 8

Today we reviewed features and locations on the United States map. We discussed Section 4 about the government and economy of the United States.

Assignment: Chapter 5 Skillbuilder/Map packet due tomorrow. Note Check tomorrow - you should have 4 study guides and 4 overhead worksheets completed for credit.

***The Chapter 5 Review (p.152) will be due on Tuesday.

Literature 8

We corrected the Chapter 1 & 2 review assignment. We read chapter three together in class.

No homework!

Science 8

Last work day to complete the cell brochure...due at the end of classes. The students can expect a quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

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

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-7 page 621, problems 1-27. Check your solutions.

Science 7

We discussed Heat Transfer in class and also corrected the GRS 2.2. Students joined in groups and will become the teachers tomorrow in class. They are to, as a group, provide information to us, the students, about temperature scales, varying freezing points between degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit, thermometers, convection, radiation, etc. Stay tuned for the results in tomorrow's post!

Algebra

Homework: Page 105, problems 80-85. Pages 112-113, problems 52-60 even, 62-70 and 76-100 even.

Social Studies 7

Students worked on the review packet for unit 3 -psychology. Most classes worked on this in class, Mrs. Moran's class took the remaining work home for homework. We will be working on reviewing as there will be a test next week Tuesday 10/21/08 on unit 3.
Students all received an information sheet about project(s) that can be completed. As a reminder, the syllabus stated that in order to earn an A in the class, a project has to be completed! This is also an opportunity to improve your overall grade by completing a project. The students were shown examples in class.

Health 8

We began our Nutrition Unit today.
Students are to read pp. 44-53 in their text for next class. They should also be recording progress on their semester health goal in their notebooks.

Personal fitness plans are due on Friday and Monday. This counts as a test grade.

Health 7

Students discussed reasons why teens use/do not use drugs. We defined drugs and discussed myths people have related to drug use.

NO assignment.

Algebra

Students took quiz. Assignment is worksheet.

7th grade math

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

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-7, pages 94-95. Problems 11-33. Need to check your solutions.

Science 7

Students were expected to finish the Chapter 2 vocabulary cards today in class. If for some reason that they needed to be finished at home, they must follow the same guidelines given in class.
Again, there will be a test on Heat Transfer and Winds in the near future. A more specific date is to come ( late next week, early the following week)

Social Studies 7

Students were to finish chapter 3 crossword puzzle in class. A few student may have brought this home in order to finish. We will continue in the psychology chapter and look for an announcement of an upcoming test.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 18: Pairs of Lines and Angles

Assignment: Complete the Lesson 18 worksheet

Applied Math 8

Chapter 1 Tests were handed back today. The average grade on the test was a C (80%).

Today we began Chapter 2 with Lesson 2-1. Chapter 2 is about data analysis and statistics.

Assignment: p. 56-57 #8-26, no #15, 18, or 19

Literature 8

We finished reading chapter two today in class. A vocabulary and question summary assignment was given.

Science 8

Work time continued on the cell brochure due Thursday. I have seen some great looking brochures so far!
We will have a quiz on Friday(Chapter 1: Cells section 1 & 2). All notes allowed!

Social Studies 8

Students reviewed Chapter 5 Sections 1-2. Today on the map we reviewed locations of important rivers and also locations of oceans, lakes, mountains, and landforms. The United States Map Quiz is currently scheduled for Monday, October 20. Students reviewed Section 3 regarding the cultural diversity of the United States, and discussed diversity in religion and language, as well as cultural blending in literature and music -like jazz!

Today's assignment: Read Section 4 (p. 147-150) about the government and economy of the United States. Complete the notes, terms, and skillbuilder portions of the study guide. The Chapter 5 Note Check will be on Friday.

*****4th Hour ONLY received a Skillbuilder/Map & Graph packet to complete. This is due Friday. Just for 4th hour due to the Red Ribbon Assembly that will take place during 4th hour tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Homework: Lesson 2-6, page 83. Problems 7-14 and 16-19.

Pre-Algebra

Homework: Lesson 2-6, pages 90-91. Problems 11-40.

Algebra

Homework: Page 106-107, problems 102-113 and quiz 2 1-19. Page 111, problems 16-46 even. Quiz tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 17: Linear Measurement

Assignment: Complete the Lesson 17 Worksheet

Applied Math 8

Chapter 1 Test today!
Assignment: Chapter 2 Pre-test (p. 53) #1-20

Social Studies 7

Yesterday, students finished watching a video on schizophrenia. They were to take notes while watching. This was collected yesterday as well.
Today, students continued to learn about psychology. In class, they worked on a crossword puzzle to reinforce the content from chapter 3.
Remember to completely fill out your agenda. Students have received multiple copies on the expectations of the agenda. If you do not have homework for that class, please remember to fill out what you worked on in that class for the day.

Science 7

Today students were making note cards of the multiple key terms from chapter 2. Each card contains the word on one side and then the definition and a colored picture on the other side. These cards are going to be completed in class.

The content in chapter two covers a lot of information, so I am going to be dividing the content into two separate tests. The first test will be on Heat Transfer and Wind (section 2 and 3 in the book - 2.2 and 2.3) I am looking to have this test next week Thursday or Friday.

The second section (Water in the Atmosphere and Precipitation) will be on a later date.

Family Access Information

Family Access Informational Meeting
Will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Irvin L. Young Community Center during Parent/Teacher Conferences
Only new parents to Family Access need to apply
***Please Note***
Access rights are give to each family on a permanent basis and these rights do not expire until the last family child has graduated or left the school district. Therefore, there is no need to reapply for access once it has been granted
Please bring valid I.D. to pick up your login information

Literature 8

We discussed our main characters today and began reading chapter two.

Science 8

Today we had work time in the computer lab. The students are creating a brochure on cells. This assignment is due on Thursday...at the end of class.

Social Studies 8

Today graded U.S. outline maps were returned to students. Remember, these are what you should be using to study for the U.S. Map Quiz! Today we reviewed the locations of important rivers in the United States. We also reviewed Sections 1 and 2 from Chapter 5 and put important event in U.S. history in chronological order.
Assignment: Read Chapter 5, Section 3 (p. 139-145) and complete the reading study guide, terms, and skillbuilder.

Applied Math 7

Today it was discussed with students that when we are checking assignments, it is the checker's job ONLY to mark problems that are wrong, NOT to write the correct answer on the assignment. It is each student's responsibilities to correct their OWN paper. At this point, since there have been more than a few instances of cheating rather than correcting, if Ms. Francoeur is not thoroughly convinced that each student made their own corrections, the student will not receive points back on the correction.
Today Lesson 16 - Reducing Fractions Part 1 was covered
Assignment: complete the Lesson 16 worksheet and ALL LATE WORK

Applied Math 8

Today it was discussed with students that when we are checking assignments, it is the checker's job ONLY to mark problems that are wrong, NOT to write the correct answer on the assignment. It is each student's responsibilities to correct their OWN paper. At this point, since there have been more than a few instances of cheating rather than correcting, if Ms. Francoeur is not thoroughly convinced that each student made their own corrections, the student will not receive points back on the correction.
Time was given in class today to complete Friday's assignment.
Today's homework: Complete the Chapter 1 review and vocab due tomorrow.
Study for the test tomorrow!

Language Arts - 8 (10/14-10/17)

This week students are back to their normal vocabulary schedule and the root for the week is "port." The packet is due Wednesday with the quiz on Thursday.

We will also be wrapping up The Giver unit this week with our final movie projects. I have seen some very creative ideas and I am looking forward to watching the presentations on Tuesday. After the movie presentations, we will be watching a science fiction movie with similar ideas and themes as The Giver.

Literature 8

And Then There Were None...

I read a short biography about our author: Agatha Christie.

The students were assigned to read Chapter 1 and fill in the character chart. We will discuss it tomorrow.

Science 8

We began work on a cell brochure today. All work is due on Thursday at the end of class.

Note: Students will have access to a word processor at school. They need to be productive during the work time provided in class.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 2-5, pages 78-79. Problems 11-21 and 24-32.

Pre-Algebra and Algebra

Students were finishing up their tests today because of the shorten day on Friday. No homework.

Social Studies 8

Today we corrected our United States outline maps - we put a big map up on the overhead and students took turns pointing out the locations that were on the assignment with the fancy schmancy pointers. Students who were absent Friday, or who had not completed the assignment, had the chance to make sure labels were correct.

Outline maps were turned in today - they will be graded. Graded maps will be returned tomorrow so students can use them to study for the map quiz.

Assignment: Read Section 2 (p. 131-137) and complete the Reading Study Guide. Make sure terms are circled where they appear in the study guide, or defined on a seperate piece of paper. Also, complete the skillbuilder at the bottom of the study guide. Notes will be checked either Thursday or Friday.

Also...Chapter 4 tests were passed back today and new grade sheets were posted. There is already missing work since progress reports. Students were reminded that assignment grades lose 10% every day they are late. Get your late work done and turn it in to help your quarter grade!

Science 7

Wrapped up flying contraptions and students watched part of Planet Earth.
Go PANTHERS!
Have a great weekend...make good choices!

Literature 8

Each class voted to read "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie. We started today by meeting one of the main characters.

Science 8

Today we finished notes on cells and the people who first discovered them.

Have a great weekend!

Go Panthers!

Applied Math 8

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division

Corrected yesterday's assignment.

The Chapter 1 Test is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Assignment: Chapter 1 Study Guide & Review/Practice Test (p. 46-49) Due Monday.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts in Addition and Subtraction.

Corrected yesterday's assignment - if corrections were not finished due to the shortened bell schedule they can be turned in on Monday. Corrections submitted after Monday will be counted as late assignments (-10%).

No homework - Go Panthers!

Social Studies 8

Good reviews were left by the substitute yesterday regarding behavior. Every attempt will be made to have test scores available on Monday.

Today we discussed Chapter 5, Section 1 and talked about the 4 regions of the United States: The Northeast, the Midwest, the South, and the West. We reviewed important landforms, the climate, and the vegetation in each region.

Assignment: The Chapter 5 Outline Map (The United States). Students have a number of states, cities, bodies of water, and landforms to label. Also there are a few questions to answer. Students should label in PENCIL.

On Monday, we will correct the maps - then they can be used to study for the United States map quiz. The quiz will look exactly like the outline map in the assignment, but will only require students to label 10 places or features.

Students were allowed to borrow an atlas for the weekend if class time did not permit them to finish. This assignment is due on Monday.

Science 7

Today we wrapped up our discovery learning/creating. Each student was to turn in a final rational or journal piece in regards to their flying apparatus. Then, today in their groups, they gave short presentations about their designs and outcomes of the flying apparatus.

No Homework....

7th Grade Math

Students took a mid-chapter test and quiz today. No homework.

Pre-Algebra

Mid-chapter practice on page 86. Problems 1-20. Lesson 2-4 worksheets, all. Enrichment worksheet is extra credit. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and note grade tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 2.6, pages 103-105. Problems 26-68 even and 70,71,79,80. Mid-chapter test and note grade tomorrow.

Literature 8

Today we reviewed possible novels for reading in class.

Science 8

Introduction to the cell today. We took a few notes and worked in groups to learn about the people behind the discovery of the cell.

Family and Consumer Education 7

In seventh grade Family and Consumer Education the students are in the midst of thier construction unit. The students would say we are sewing! Thier projects should be completed by Oct. 17th. Look for them to be coming home with your son/daughter.

Family and Comsumer Education 8

The 8th grade Family and Consumer Ed classes are either working on their restaurant simulation or working on their "Respecting Diversity " unit.