Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Science 8
Today we took notes on 3.3 Fungi. The students had an opportunity to view fungi growing on bread. Yum!
A review assignment was given and is due tomorrow.
Literature 8
We read chapter 9 today in class. A quiz on chapters 1-9 is scheduled for Wednesday...tomorrow!
Social Studies 8
Students will be working to complete a civil war timeline. Use Chapter 16 (p. 510-542) to list important events and battles (battles need to include who won (union or confederate victory) and the significance. So an example would be the Battle of Gettysburg - a Union victory - turned the tide against the Confederates. A rough draft of this timeline will be due Thursday. Thursday and Friday we will be in the computer lab so students can use either Timeliner or Inspiration to complete their projects. The timelines will be due at the end of the hour on Friday.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Science 7
On Friday the students received another similar project as to the tic-tac-toe. They are to pick two additional activities or labs to complete along with the chapter's review and reinforce sections. It was originally due this coming Friday, but I pushed it back. The final project will be due on Tuesday March 17, 2009.
The students received the permission slip to go the the Milwaukee Public Museum to participate in JASON and to view the Titanic Exhibit. I need these permission slips back by Monday March 16, 2009.
Students also received an extra credit lab if they chose today. They need to create a sturgeon/shark made of 50 grams of water proof clay. These need to be completed and returned to school on Monday March 16th so that we can race them on Tuesday. The top three winners will race them against various other students from other schools at JASON.
The students received the permission slip to go the the Milwaukee Public Museum to participate in JASON and to view the Titanic Exhibit. I need these permission slips back by Monday March 16, 2009.
Students also received an extra credit lab if they chose today. They need to create a sturgeon/shark made of 50 grams of water proof clay. These need to be completed and returned to school on Monday March 16th so that we can race them on Tuesday. The top three winners will race them against various other students from other schools at JASON.
Social Studies 7
We picked up again in the History chapter. The students took notes today and will continue tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 9-6, pages 448-449. Problems 8-18 and 22-24. Chapter 9 test on Friday, quiz on Thursday.
Science 8
A review of Protists today and introductory video to Kingdom Fungi. No homework
Chapter 3 test on Friday
Science Showcase is due on March 25th
Chapter 3 test on Friday
Science Showcase is due on March 25th
Literature 8
Chapter 5-7 review was corrected. We read chapter 8 together in class & filled in our character chart.
No homework
Social Studies 8
Students were given the entire period to type their responses to the question, "Did South Carolina have the right to secede from the Union?" These papers were due at the end of the hour. No homework.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Pages 638-639, lesson 9-5. Problems 1-17. Extra-credit is lesson 9-4, problems 1-14 even.
Science 8
We reviewed Protists as teams. Each team was given a 3-way Venn Diagram (Pant-like,animal-like and fungi-like Protists) and a list of terms/examples and characteristics to fill in appropriately. Fungi on Monday!
Chapter 3 test is on Friday 3/13/09
Science Showcase is due on Wednesday March 25Th.
Chapter 3 test is on Friday 3/13/09
Science Showcase is due on Wednesday March 25Th.
Science 7
Today students received various choices of projects to do for the Chapter 4 - A trip through geological time. In total, the students are responsible for choosing 2 options, as well as completing the middle diamond assignment. So, all together, they need to complete 3 assignments/projects for this chapter. These are to be turned in a week from today, Friday March 13th.
Students were also able to see their test scores.
Students were also able to see their test scores.
Social Studies 8
Today students completed their Structured Academic Controversy (S.A.C.) around the question, "Did South Carolina have the right to secede from the Union?"
Assignment: Write a rough draft of a response paper. You must have a rough draft on Monday or you will not be allowed to type. It was suggested that students use the following outline:
I. Introduction/Bacground on the question
II. Explain the pro side (yes)
III. Explain the con side (no)
IV. Explain your personal opinion and why you have that opinion
Assignment: Write a rough draft of a response paper. You must have a rough draft on Monday or you will not be allowed to type. It was suggested that students use the following outline:
I. Introduction/Bacground on the question
II. Explain the pro side (yes)
III. Explain the con side (no)
IV. Explain your personal opinion and why you have that opinion
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Science 7
Today students were introduced to the JASON Project. We will be working on this hands on learning activity for the next 2 weeks.
Social Studies 7
The students continued to work on their speech for tomorrow. If they did not finish in class, then it is to be completed at home. We will start the speeches tomorrow and most likely finish on Friday.
Science 8
Protist lab. We attempted to view microscopic water life...although a bit early in the season...random observations were made. A protozoa packet was assigned.
Literature 8
We corrected the review assignment for chapters 3-4 and read chapter 5 today.
No Homework!
Social Studies 8
Today students were given background information about states' rights. Students had the entire period to read this information and answer 6 questions. The information is higher than 8th grade level reading, so students were advised to read slowly and carefully. Students were encouraged to make notes about parts of the reading they didn't understand. These questions could then be discussed with their group members. It is important for students to fully understand the concept of the states' rights issue in order to participate in the Structured Academic Controversy that will take place over the remainder of the week.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Language Arts - 8
Remember to watch the news tonight and take notes on the role you will be simulating. Vocabulary packet 10 is also due tomorrow.
Have a good night!
Have a good night!
Social Studies 8
Students viewed a video ("Causes of the Civil War") and completed a study guide.
No homework.
No homework.
Applied Math 8
Chapter 5 Review
p. 232-234 #6-69
Due tomorrow for all students, regardless of honor roll field trip.
Chapter 5 Test tomorrow.
p. 232-234 #6-69
Due tomorrow for all students, regardless of honor roll field trip.
Chapter 5 Test tomorrow.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 66: Subtracting Mixed Measures
Assignment: Complete Lesson 66
Students attending the honor roll field trip will be expected to make up this work.
Assignment: Complete Lesson 66
Students attending the honor roll field trip will be expected to make up this work.
Monday, March 2, 2009
7th Math Grade
Lesson 7-4. Pages 307-308. Problems 9-25 and 31-34. Test, notes and quiz on Thursday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 9-5, pages 444-445. Problems 11-23 and 28-30. Test, quiz and notes due on Thursday.
Science 8
Notes on Kingdom Protists (3.1) today.A review assignment was given, including new information from chapter 3.2. Due Tuesday/Wednesday..for honor roll students!
No class for most students tomorrow due to the Honor Roll Trip!
Literature 8
We discussed chapter three today in class. We also made predictions on who/how the main characters will die off.
Read chapter 4 for Tuesday.
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 5-8.
Assignment: 5-8 Packet
Note: The Chapter 5 Test will be Wednesday. The Chapter 5 Review (p. 232-234, #6-69) will be due for all students on Wednesday regardless of the honor roll field trip tomorrow.
Assignment: 5-8 Packet
Note: The Chapter 5 Test will be Wednesday. The Chapter 5 Review (p. 232-234, #6-69) will be due for all students on Wednesday regardless of the honor roll field trip tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Students were assigned different topics to create flyers about such as campaign posters for candidates of the 1860 Election, recruiting support for John Brown's army, or urging southern states to secede.
No homework - flyers due in class.
No homework - flyers due in class.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Social Studies 7
We continued to work in the IMC on the language arts/social studies paper.
There are no new assignments.
There are no new assignments.
Science 7
This week we have been reviewing all of the information from Chapter 3 - Erosion and Deposition. The students made memory cards/concentration cards, we used Inspiration to make outlines and played a review game today. The test is on Monday 3/2/09, you need to study over the weekend!
Enjoy your long weekend...
Science 8
Any chapter two work is due today.
The students were given a video introduction to protists...our topic of chapter three.
No Homework!
The students were given a video introduction to protists...our topic of chapter three.
No Homework!
Literature 8
We discussed chapter two in class. A short review assignment was given for Chapter 1-2.
Read chapter three over the weekend.
Health 8
Students took their Skeletal, Muscular & Cardiovascular Systems test today.
B-day journals are due on Tuesday, 3/3.
B-day journals are due on Tuesday, 3/3.
Social Studies 8
Students reviewed the ideas of the Wilmot Proviso and Popular Sovereignty as they related to allowing or banning slavery from the territories in the West. Today, students identified the results of the Compromise of 1850, and compared key peoples' ideas about slavery in the territories (including David Wilmot, Jefferson Davis, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun).
HOMEWORK: Complete the packet including a review of Section 1, a biography of Dred Scott, and graphing economic differences between the north and the south. This can be turned in today if completed, otherwise it is due on Monday.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 9-3, pages 432-433. Problems3-13 and 17-21. Page 637 and 638 Lessons 9-1 thru 9-3.
Social Studies 8
Students worked in their groups to create flyers advertising and explaining the Wilmot Proviso and Popular Sovreignty --> Would slavery be allowed in the new territories of the United States, and if so, how would it be decided?
HOMEWORK: Read p. 478-479 for tomorrow
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Science 8
A Chapter two review took place today. I summarized the chapter and we then played Vocabulary Bingo.
The test is tomorrow. The students may use the vocabulary terms they defined on the test as notes.
I also provided an optional extra credit assignment: Pgs. 69-70 (1-21). This will help them review the chapter too!
The test is tomorrow. The students may use the vocabulary terms they defined on the test as notes.
I also provided an optional extra credit assignment: Pgs. 69-70 (1-21). This will help them review the chapter too!
Literature 8
We began "And Then There Were None" today. Each student was given a character chart to keep pace with the story and events as they occur.
HOMEWORK: Read the rest of chapter 1 and fill in the character names.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-7: Least Common Multiple (LCM). We learned two methods for this... either is fine as long as work is shown.
Assignment: p. 225-226 #4-20 AND p. 576 #1-28 for Lesson 5-7
Assignment: p. 225-226 #4-20 AND p. 576 #1-28 for Lesson 5-7
Health 7
Students worked on a review sheet and studied for their Communication Unit Test on Wednesday (B-day) and Thursday (A-day).
Social Studies 8
Today students worked in groups to create mini-posters that compare and contrast the economies, populations, and military advantages/disadvantages of the North and the South prior to the Civil War.
Assignment: Read p. 476 - 477 and be able to EXPLAIN the Wilmont Proviso and Popular Sovreignty
Monday, February 23, 2009
Science 8
All Microbe work was due at the start of class..no exceptions. We corrected our individual work. Making a Bingo Card for tomorrows review game was our homework.
Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY!!!
The key terms defined for this chapter are allowed as notes on this test.
Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY!!!
The key terms defined for this chapter are allowed as notes on this test.
Literature 8
Novel Choice today.
Students paired up to write a quick book review. Each group shared and a vote was held. "And Then There Were None" -Agatha Christie, was chosen as our first class book.
Health 8
We made corrections to the Body's Transport System & A Closer Look at Blood Vessels handouts.
Test on Wednesday. Students will have to identify muscles and bones on the test. Test will cover pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89 in the text.
Test on Wednesday. Students will have to identify muscles and bones on the test. Test will cover pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89 in the text.
Social Studies 8
Students were given the entire period to read Chapters 12-13. These chapters give information about the North and the South before the Civil War. Students needed to complete a graphic organizer for each chapter which will prepare them for tomorrow's activity of contrasting the North and South.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Social Studies 8
Presentations were completed today. Hours that finished early got a head start on reading through Chapters 12 (the North) and 13 (the South) in order to compare and contrast the regions. There will be class time for this on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
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