Science 8

All Invertebrate tests were passed back. We began our topic of Vertebrates. Review of pages 80-83 due Tuesday, Vocabulary due Friday.

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...The last section, pages 193-213. End of story!

Mrs. Mike...near the end. Read chapters 22-24

Applied Math 7

Lesson 99: Graphing Inequalities
Assignment: Complete Lesson 99

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 8-3.
Assignment: 8-3 Packet.
Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Students began to view a video of the PBS series "The American Experience" about the Battle of the Bulge. It includes first-hand accounts and interviews from soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge as well as footage of the battle and a narration. This video will take a few days to complete. Students have a study guide to complete as they watch. We will discuss this study guide at the completion of the video. Students will receive a grade for this study guide and will also be able to use the study guide on the WWII test.

7th Grade Math

Page 590, Lesson 11-2, problems 1-30 and lesson 11-3, problems 1-18.

Algebra

Lesson 10-5, part 1. Page 607, problems 12-41.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-3 packet, all three sides. Page 646, problems 1-17 for lesson 12-3.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 98: More with Percent
We completed the lesson together in class - it should have been turned in before students left.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 8-3: Using Statistics to Predict
Assignment: p. 346 #3-14 AND p. 348 #3-16
Mid-Chapter Test on Tuesday

Social Studies 8

WWII lecture - today we learned about D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Notes should have been turned in for points.

Science 8

Invertebrate Test today...I hope you did well!

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...We finished reading pages 169-192; Journal entries for "Interviews" 13 & 14 were recorded and a review was assigned. Plenty of class time to start if not finish this assignment.

Mrs. Mike...Reading 22-24; Review for 19-21 due today.

Both books have a project due next Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 10-4, pages 600-602. Problems 20-42 even and 44-54, 65, 70, 75, 80-82.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 11-4, pages 414-415. Problems 4-21 and 23-28.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-3, pages 572-573. Problems 12-37 and 39-42.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 97: Inverting the Divisor
Assignment: Complete Lesson 97

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 8-2
Assignment: 8-2 Packet

Social Studies 8

WWII Lecture continues... today we discussed Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the beginning of D-Day. Students receive points for turning in their notes.

Health 7

Students were given time in class to make test corrections. After, we began discussing the benefits and risks of dating.

Health 8

Students learned how to check an unconscoius adult in class today.

Science 8

Invertebrate test tomorrow...Chapters one and two. The students will be allowed to use their study chart and vocabulary as notes. I have encouraged them to make sure the chart is full of information/notes. STUDY!

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...We corrected our review of 152-168; Begin reading the next section 169-192.

Mrs. Mike...Reading Chapters 19-21

Algebra

Lesson 10-3, pages 593 and 596. Problems 15-35 and 49-52. Quiz 1 problems 1-17.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 11-3, page 482. Problems 9-22 and 24-30.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-2, page 645. Problems 2-28 even, odd extra-credit.

Science 8

Today we finalized our Arthropod Activities. All Invertebrate charts and vocabulary are allowed as notes for the test on Friday. Students were encouraged to complete, add to, or finalize the study chart today with extra time. We will review tomorrow as a class and play vocabulary review Bingo as well.

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...Review questions for pages 152-168

Mrs. Mike...Chapter 15-18 review was due today. Begin reading chapters 19-21.

*Both Books: Students had time to start finalizing and beginning their selected book project.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 96: Area of a Complex Figure and Area of a Trapezoid
Assignment: Complete Lesson 96

Applied Math 8

Lesson 8-2: The Percent Equation
Assignment: p. 342 #3-24

Social Studies 8

We discussed the WWII video that was viewed yesterday. Video study guides should have been turned in for points.
We began taking notes on WWII. Notes will be turned in and graded EVERY DAY. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their notes are in the basket. If the notes are in your notebook, you will receive a zero for that day - the must be TURNED IN in order to receive points.
Students will be able to use their notes at the end of the WWII unit on the test or quiz.

Algebra

Lesson 10-2, pages 587-589. Problems 18-46 even and 54, 55, 65, 70, 73, 75, 80 and 85.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 11-2, pages 476-477. Problems 4-32 and 35-40.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-2, pages 567-568. Problems 10-29 and 39-44.

Health 7

Students took their Human Growth and Development test in class today.
Read pp. 114-118 in text if you did not finish in class.

Health 8

Students learned the three action step: Check-Call-Care. They also learned how to check a conscious victim.

Remeber: If you miss class, you must come in and make it up if you want to be certified by the American Red Cross.

Science 8

Invertebrate review & Arthropod Activities.

Test Chapter one & two on Friday!

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...Corrected review of pages 136-151; Read pages 152-168

Mrs. Mike...work time to complete review of chapters 15-18

Applied Math 7

Test 19.
Use your review... good luck!
No Homework - keep turning in missing assignments!!

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 8-1
Assignment: Complete the 8-1 Packet

Social Studies 8

Students viewed a video on WWII and prepared for discussion.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 11-1, pages 472-473. Problems 13-44 and 46-49.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-1, pages 562-563. Problems 9-31 and 37-40.

Algebra

Lesson 10-1, pages 580-582. Problems 20-62 even, 65, 66, and 80-85.

Health 7

Students took their Human Growth and Development test in class today. Students who were gone due to the track meet need to make up the test druing a study hall or come in after school on Tuesday to take the test.

Track students should be coming in ahead of time to get work they will miss because of away meets. Very few students are doing this.

Health 8

Students learned how to check an unconscious victim.

Science 8

Invertebrate review activity of Sponges, Cnidarian and Worms. Sponge lab too! No homework if lab is completed.

Chapter 1-2 test on Friday: Invertebrates

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...We read pages 136-151 together. A review assignment is due tomorrow.

Mrs. Mike...Read chapters 15-18 & complete review.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 19
Class time to work on missing assignments

Applied Math 8

Lesson 8-1: Percent and Estimation
Assignment: p. 336 #5-32 AND p. 582 (8-1) #1-36

Language Arts - 8 (5/11-5/15)

This week we are starting off with out district writing assessment.

The prompt is, "If you could travel to any period in the past or future, where would you chose, or would you prefer to stay in the present. Explain your answer."

Monday we will be brainstorming and beginning the rough draft, Tuesday we will finish the rough draft and revise, and Wednesday the final must be completed in class.

Social Studies 8

We began our WWII unit today by discussing the totalitarian governments that came into power after WWI.
Assignment: Students need to read p. 808-809 - describe the Lend-Lease Act and explain when and why American became involved in WWII.

Health 7

Students played a BINGO review game today to review for hteir test next Tuesday.
Student need to study the following:
male/female reproductive diagrams
pp. 159-165; 216-218; 220-220 in the text.

Health 8

Students began the American Red Cross First Aid & Safety class today. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be certified for First Aid and Adult CPR. Students learned about how to recognize an emergency and reasons why people do not react in a situation.

Science 8

Completed an Invertebrate Chart by compiling our individual research data.
No homework...if finished copying all information.

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...Review of pages 107-135 & Interview Journals 8-12 corrected today. No homework.

Mrs. Mike...Review for chapters 12-14 due today. Start reading chapters 15-18

Algebra

Chapter Nine review. Pages 562-564, problems 1-29. Test and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Quiz on chapter 10. Homework: Practice test form D. Page 465, problems 1-16. Test and notes tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Take chapter 11 quiz. Homework: Practice test form D. Page 555, problems 1-20. Test and notes tomorrow.

Science 8

Invertebrate information placed on poster paper;Students had time to collaborate w/ person researching the same subject.

Vocabulary for Invertebrates due Friday!

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...finished reading through page 135; A review assignment was given.

Mrs. Mike...read & review chapter 12-14.

Health 7

Student played a BINGO review game to review for their test next week.
Test will cover the following:
Male & Female reproductive diagrams
pp. 159-165; 216-218; 220-224 in the text.

Health 8

Students learned and practiced the three action steps: Check, call, care when responding to an emergency.

Health 8

Students took their Nutrition Test today in class.

Health 7

Students learned about the male reproductive system in class today.

Students will be tested on the following information next week:

Male and female reproductive diagrams
The following pp. in the text: 159-165; 216-218; 220-224

Algebra

Lesson 9.8, part 2. Problems 24, 25, 34-48 even and quiz 1-13. Test and notes on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 10 Review. Pages 462-464. Problems 6-31. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Friday.

Science 8

Work day to complete Invertebrate research.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-8 worksheets. Enrichment is extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Friday.

Literature 8

I Am the Cheese...Read Interview #11 pgs. 107-115

Mrs. Mike...Started Chapters 12-14

Language Arts~
Day Two of spring writing assessment.

Homework: nouns -- due on Friday, May 8th

Literature~
Assigned reading for reading journal #4
Milkweed - pgs. 127 - 164
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - pgs. 125 - 160

Reading journal & Chapter check tomorrow: May 7th

Science 8

Invertebrates
Each student was assigned one of twelve invertebrate groups to research using their text and one additional source (provided). They have tomorrow to finish the research during class.

Vocabulary from Chapters 1 & 2 was assigned...due on Friday.

Literature 8

Mrs. Mike...had work time to complete review of chapters 9-11

I Am the Cheese...We corrected review of 87-106 & participated in a group "character" review activity.

Health 7

Students learned about the male reproductive system in class today. Students are to finish reading pp. 220-224 and complete the crossword puzzle.

Students will be tested on the following information next week:
Male and female reproductive diagrams
The following pp. in the text: 159-165; 216-218; 220-224

Health 8

Students began the American Red Cross First Aid & Safety class today. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be certified for First Aid and Adult CPR. Students learned about how to recognize an emergency and reasons why people do not react in a situation.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 92: Finding the Whole Group when a Fraction is Known
Assignment: Complete Lesson 92

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-8: The Percent Proportion
Assignment: p. 325 #3-18 AND p. 582 #1-20

Social Studies 8

Students worked in their groups to analyze items 6.7 - 6.14 of their DBQ packets. The analyzations are due tomorrow and will be discussed in class.

All social studies classes participated in a presentation about involvement in the high school by Mrs. Willems and high school students, and also completed an interest survey.

Science 7

We've started our last group presentations - Rocks! Each class has a different assignment tonight, but all are due tomorrow. Each class will have a quiz on rocks on Wednesday. After that, we start our new topics in astronomy!!

Social Studies 7

We are continuing with our study of Political Science. We have been working on the readings for the unit, and will be completed with the readings tomorrow. We will be having a quiz on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 9.7, pages 551 and 553. Problems 13-33, 39, 40 and 44-66 even. Test and notes on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 10-8, pages 453-454. Problems 6-13 and 19-22. Quiz on Thursday. Test and notes on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-8, pages 550-551. Problems 8-25. Quiz on Thursday. Test and notes on Friday.

Health 7

Went over the female reproductive system in class today.
Study diagram.

Health 8

Reviewed for Nutrition test on Wednesday.

Science 8

All Plant work returned/text books turned in.
ANIMALS...books distributed and 1.1 reading and review assigned.

Literature 8

Finish reading & complete the review assigned.

I Am the Cheese...pages 87-106
Mrs. Mike...Chapters 9-11

Applied Math 7

Lesson 91: Volume
Assignment: Complete Lesson 91

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-7.
Assignment: 7-7 Packet
The Chapter 7 Test will be on Friday.

Social Studies 8

We continued with our WWI DBQ (Document Based Questioning) Unit.

Science 8

Test Chapter 5 today! Extra credit offered...due Monday.

Literature 8

Quiz today...enjoy the weekend. Help with yard work!

Applied Math 7

Test 18 today. No homework.
Any outstanding math assignments will be entered in the gradebook as zeros for progress reports.

Social Studies 8

Today students began a Document Based Questioning (DBQ) unit for WWI. Students will be analyzing primary sources from WWI such as photographs, letters, statistics, and political cartoons.
Any outstanding assignments to date will be entered as zeros in the gradebook for progress reports.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-7: Percent of a Number
Assignment: p. 320 #4-18 AND p. 582 (Lesson 7-7) #1-20
All outstanding assignments will be entered as zeros in the gradebook for progress reports.

Science 8

The chapter 5 test is tomorrow...STUDY!

Literature 8

Quiz tomorrow for both classes & books.
I Am the Cheese...pages 1-86
Mrs. Mike Chapters 1-8

Social Studies 8

Students were given the hour to complete the WWI packets. These were due at the end of the hour today.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-6.
Assignment: 7-6 Packet
Any outstanding work not submitted by tomorrow will be recorded on progress reports as zeros (0).

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 18 today. Review work can be used on the test!