Review Lesson B: Operation of Arithmetic with Money
Assignment: Complete Lesson B (#7-30)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Applied Math 8
We reviewed Lesson 2-1: Frequency Tables - terms and procedures.
Assignment: 2-1 Packet (due tomorrow) **Much class time was given, so most students finished their assignment in class today.
Assignment: 2-1 Packet (due tomorrow) **Much class time was given, so most students finished their assignment in class today.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Health 7
Students participated in two getting to know you activities in class. Please remember to brin gin your signed syllabus if you have not done so already.
Health 8
Students completed a wellness assessment in class that was used to formulate a quarter health goal. Students are to share their goal with the parent or guardian who is to serve as their accountability partner for project. Their action plan should be completed for class on Thursday.
Science 8
Today we took an Intelligence survey, as well as a pre-test on Chapter 1. Both of these will help me understand how your child learns best and what they know. Please cover your textbook.
Literature 8
Getting to know our text. The students were introduced to their text and given a packet to demonstrate and apply how to use it properly. Work time was allowed so most finished in class.
Social Studies 8
Today we began our unit on United States Geography. Students viewed a two minute video which outlined the four major regions of the U.S. and pointed out major physical features of each region. We reviewed the regions and features as a class after the video.
Students turned in their completed table of regions and features for participation points today.
As a class, we labeled all the physical features of the U.S. that will appear on the U.S. Map Test (scheduled for next Friday).
Assignment: Label all the states (use abbreviations) and complete the States and Capitals Worksheet (list the capitals for each state). All the information needed to complete this assignment can be found on the inside back cover of the student agenda. The maps and worksheets will be checked tomorrow for points, then are the students' to keep to use to study for the map test.
Applied Math 7
Review Lesson A: Operations of Arithmetic, Parentheses, Arithmetic with Whole Numbers
We did the practice problems through #6 as a class.
Assignment: Complete Review Lesson A (p. 5-6 #7-30) - due tomorrow
We did the practice problems through #6 as a class.
Assignment: Complete Review Lesson A (p. 5-6 #7-30) - due tomorrow
Band 7 and 8
The Middle School Band Handbook was handed out in class yesterday. Although we went through some of the major points, students are to take their handbooks home and share them with their parents/guardians. The last page is a yellow copy of the handbook form. This form needs to be signed by students and parents/guardians and returned to Miss Becker no later than Friday, September 9th, 2009.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Science 8
Welcome back! We discussed another section of the handbook in our agenda...each hour a different section. I passed out a classroom procedure sheet and explained our class routine with the students.
Literature 8
Welcome back. Today we discussed a section of the handbook in the agenda and had an introduction to 8th grade Literature. Please cover your textbook!
Social Studies 8
Welcome Back to School!
This semester in social studies students will be learning about World Geography. Students can expect Map Tests (labeling physical features, political units, and knowing countries and capitals), Projects (both group and individual), Quizzes, Videos and study guides, and some homework.
Most assignments will be in-class assignments - rarely will there be a take-home assignment. Most of the "homework" assigned will be studying in preparation for the map tests. We will also review for map tests daily in class.
Students were made aware of grading procedures, classroom expectations, and the fact that Ms. Francoeur (the meanest teacher in the middle school) will not be giving hall passes this year. Students have been warned/encouraged to bring all their materials to class with them every day.
*7th and 8th hours also discussed that it is the student's responsibility to plan ahead for absences due to sports.
*8th hour students... remember to have your parent sign the discipline policy form and return to your 8th hour teacher as soon as possible.
Questions or concerns about 8th Grade Social Studies - please contact me at kfrancoeur@palmyra.k12.wi.us
Applied Math 7
Welcome to Middle School!
Students were introduced to classroom and behavior expectations (no hall passes from Ms. Francoeur) as well as the grading system. We reviewed what students can expect in math this year which includes an assignment every day (some will be completed in class, so not always homework), a test every five lessons, and practice with basic facts.
Questions or concerns please contact me at kfrancoeur@palmyra.k12.wi.us
Students were introduced to classroom and behavior expectations (no hall passes from Ms. Francoeur) as well as the grading system. We reviewed what students can expect in math this year which includes an assignment every day (some will be completed in class, so not always homework), a test every five lessons, and practice with basic facts.
Questions or concerns please contact me at kfrancoeur@palmyra.k12.wi.us
Applied Math 8
Welcome back!
Many students in this class already know me (Ms. Francoeur) and the classroom expectations. We discussed the differences between what was expected in 7th grade math and what will be expected in 8th grade math. Students will be encouraged to work independently, will learn to manage and use their given work time, know when to ask for help, and know what to ask when asking for help.
Students should expect homework every day and need to come to class with all their materials since Ms. Francoeur is NOT giving out hall passes.
Many students in this class already know me (Ms. Francoeur) and the classroom expectations. We discussed the differences between what was expected in 7th grade math and what will be expected in 8th grade math. Students will be encouraged to work independently, will learn to manage and use their given work time, know when to ask for help, and know what to ask when asking for help.
Students should expect homework every day and need to come to class with all their materials since Ms. Francoeur is NOT giving out hall passes.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Applied Math 7
Corrected Integer Review Packet (pink).
Order of Operations and Scientific Notation Review Packet (green).
All Late Work is due Tomorrow!
Order of Operations and Scientific Notation Review Packet (green).
All Late Work is due Tomorrow!
Applied Math 8
Corrected Percent Review Packet.
M&M Applying Percent Activity.
All Late Work is due Tomorrow.
M&M Applying Percent Activity.
All Late Work is due Tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
We are almost done watching "Pearl Harbor" and completing the study guides. We finish tomorrow.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Language Arts - 8 (6/8-6/10)
Today we will finish Bedtime Stories and have the first round of the Spelling / Definition Bee, which is just spelling. Tomorrow we will have our second round where you will be asked to spell and define the word. Remember, the words are from our last three vocabulary packets.
Tuesday is also the due date for the creative myths. You will be asked to introduce us to your God or Goddess and summarize the myth.
Wednesday we will all take an end-of-the-year Language Arts survey and hear some advice letters from current Freshmen. There will also be class time to sign yearbooks.
Tuesday is also the due date for the creative myths. You will be asked to introduce us to your God or Goddess and summarize the myth.
Wednesday we will all take an end-of-the-year Language Arts survey and hear some advice letters from current Freshmen. There will also be class time to sign yearbooks.
Applied Math 7
Corrected the Blue Conversion Packet from Friday.
Assignment: Complete the Pink Integer Review Packet
Late work needs to be completed and turned in.
Assignment: Complete the Pink Integer Review Packet
Late work needs to be completed and turned in.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Health 7
Numerous students still need to turn in their dating interview and Worksheet 26/27 dealing with pregnancy and child birth. The dating interview is weighted more heavily so it needs to get turned in.
We played a review game in class today.
We played a review game in class today.
Health 8
Finished up first aid in class. Test on Tuesday next week.
Assignment: Complete crossword puzzle.
Assignment: Complete crossword puzzle.
Science 8
Zoo poster work day...the students will have Monday during class to finish the poster up. All "Fact Sheets" and poster are due at the end of class on Monday!
Literature 8
Students read five different fairy tales during class completing a fact chart. This chart will be used to show similarities and differences between fairy tales.
Applied Math 7
Corrected Mixed Number Packet.
Assignment: Conversion and Percent Review Packet
Late work needs to be turned in by next Wednesday
Assignment: Conversion and Percent Review Packet
Late work needs to be turned in by next Wednesday
Applied Math 8
Corrected Rounding Packet.
Students with no late work AND in good academic standing were given the opportunity to attend the FACE restaurant simulation.
Students with late work were given time to complete and turn in their missing work.
Students with no late work AND in good academic standing were given the opportunity to attend the FACE restaurant simulation.
Students with late work were given time to complete and turn in their missing work.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
7th Grade Math
Students took quiz today. Homework: Chapter 11 test form 3. Chapter 11 test tomorrow and notes.
Literature 8
We corrected our Sadako assignment.
A fairy tale/nursery rhyme quiz was given and discussed as our introduction to Fairy Tale unit.
A fairy tale/nursery rhyme quiz was given and discussed as our introduction to Fairy Tale unit.
Applied Math 7
Students corrected the Reducing Packet from yesterday.
Assignment: Mixed Number Packet
Assignment: Mixed Number Packet
Social Studies 8
Today students returned their Social Studies books and began watching "Pearl Harbor." Students have a study guide to complete as they watch.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Science 8
Computer Lab work day. Research and type up a fact sheet for your animal. Poster work begins on Friday!
Kristine says hi!
Kristine says hi!
Literature 8
Finished reading "Sadako and the Thousand Cranes"
Questions and a cross word were assigned...due Thursday.
Questions and a cross word were assigned...due Thursday.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
7th Grade Math
Practice Test in book on page 507. Problems 1-16. Quiz on Thursday and notes and test on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Practice test in book, page 595. Problems 1-25. Quiz on Thursday and test and notes on Friday.
Science 8
Animal research began...tomorrow is the last research day. Posters will begin on Thursday.
Social Studies 8
We reviewed for tomorrow's test on WWII, then discussed the article on the Atomic Bombs.
Assignment: Complete the atomic bomb essay and study for your test. Bring in video permission slips!
Assignment: Complete the atomic bomb essay and study for your test. Bring in video permission slips!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Literature 8
Today we discussed and listened to an autobiography titled "Camp Harmony" based on the Internment Camps during WWII.
Questions from page 653 1-5 with a vocabulary worksheet.
Questions from page 653 1-5 with a vocabulary worksheet.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 104: Multiplying Powers of Ten and Multiplying Numbers in Scientific Notation
Assignment: Complete Lesson 104
Assignment: Complete Lesson 104
Social Studies 8
We reviewed for the WWII test which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3. Students were encouraged to organize their notes for easy reference during the test.
Assignment: Read the "Atomic Bomb Debate" Article and complete the 5 questions for discussion. We will be discussing this issue on Tuesday, so be prepared to participate.
Assignment: Read the "Atomic Bomb Debate" Article and complete the 5 questions for discussion. We will be discussing this issue on Tuesday, so be prepared to participate.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 12-7, pages 591-592. Problems 3-26 and 28-34. Test and quiz on Wednesday, June 3rd.
Science 8
Today we prepared for the zoo field trip on Monday: Rain or Shine
We also reviewed for the vertebrate test tomorrow. The students will be allowed to use a study chart and vocabulary from chapters 3-4.
We also reviewed for the vertebrate test tomorrow. The students will be allowed to use a study chart and vocabulary from chapters 3-4.
Literature 8
Today we listened to "The Monkey's Paw"
We compared the play to a selection from the original story.
No Homework
We compared the play to a selection from the original story.
No Homework
Social Studies 8
Students finished taking notes (for the year, hooray!) on the end of WWII. Notes were turned in at the end of the hour for a grade.
Assignment: Orange packet that reviews the War in the Pacific, the end of the war, and the aftermath of the war. These packets are due tomorrow.
*Students were given Video Viewing Permission slips to be signed and returned by next Wednesday, June 3. We will be watching "Pearl Harbor" this year, and since it is rated PG-13 it is important that parents give permission. Students without signed permission slips will not be allowed to watch the movie.
Assignment: Orange packet that reviews the War in the Pacific, the end of the war, and the aftermath of the war. These packets are due tomorrow.
*Students were given Video Viewing Permission slips to be signed and returned by next Wednesday, June 3. We will be watching "Pearl Harbor" this year, and since it is rated PG-13 it is important that parents give permission. Students without signed permission slips will not be allowed to watch the movie.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Health 7
Discussed marriage and family in class.
Assignment: Dating Interview
Students must interview a parent on dating.
Assignment: Dating Interview
Students must interview a parent on dating.
Science 8
Vertebrates finished today. Make a bingo card for Thursday.
Test on Vertebrates is on Friday!
Those students not attending the Brewer trip are asked to complete the chapter 3 & 4 review. Reviewing key terms and Checking Concepts questions. Due on Thursday.
Test on Vertebrates is on Friday!
Those students not attending the Brewer trip are asked to complete the chapter 3 & 4 review. Reviewing key terms and Checking Concepts questions. Due on Thursday.
Literature 8
We finished the movie today and submitted a list of similarities and difference between the book and movie.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 102: Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems
Assignment: Complete Lesson 102
Assignment: Complete Lesson 102
Social Studies 8
Students began to review for the WWII test which is tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday (6/3). Students will be allowed to use their notes on the test, however, students have been encouraged to organize their notes since test questions will be in the order the notes were taken.
We continued to learn about the War in the Pacific today including the Allied invasion of the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima.
We continued to learn about the War in the Pacific today including the Allied invasion of the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima.
Language Arts - 8 (5/26-5/29)
This week we will be in the computer lab finishing the business letters and typing resumes. The business letter and resume are due Thursday, May 28th.
Friday we will be free-reading in the library so make sure to bring your book to renew or turn in if it is due. There is a .05 cent fee for every day late.
Friday we will be free-reading in the library so make sure to bring your book to renew or turn in if it is due. There is a .05 cent fee for every day late.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Science 8
Reptile review and vocabulary due today. A fish-reptile review assignment was given...due Tuesday.
Frog dissection!
Literature 8
I Am the Cheese...movie continued. Projects were due today!
Mrs. Mike...test and projects due today!
Mrs. Mike...test and projects due today!
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