Corrected Lesson 2-4 (Mean, Median, Mode).
Mid-Chapter Test on pg. 74 due tomorrow.
Quiz (Lesson 2-1 to 2-4) and Mid-Chapter Test Tomorrow.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Science 7
Today we corrected and talked about Chapter 2, Section 1 - Energy in Earth's Atmosphere. We went over again the main points, such as wavelength, infrared light, UV light, electromagnetic radiation, etc. The students had the opportunity to make corrections to the GRS, if they chose, during class today.
Students also met in their groups to discuss their flying contraption(s). The students have been talking about this project, and have assigned items that are being brought in. We will start this tomorrow. I do have some cardboard, plastic bags, paper, wire hangers, and Styrofoam.
Social Studies 8
Review of South America's physical features, countries, and capitals
Computer lab for project work: ALL students were to type and print their government summaries. Keep these safe and don't lose them! After that, students who still needed to work on their culture paragraphs were given time to do so, while students who had all their rough drafts done were allowed to begin typing them.
*Projects may be turned in early, but they must be COMPLETE (see "organization" section in the project packet)
*All portions of the project must be turned in at one time - random pieces of the assignment will not be accepted.
Computer lab for project work: ALL students were to type and print their government summaries. Keep these safe and don't lose them! After that, students who still needed to work on their culture paragraphs were given time to do so, while students who had all their rough drafts done were allowed to begin typing them.
*Projects may be turned in early, but they must be COMPLETE (see "organization" section in the project packet)
*All portions of the project must be turned in at one time - random pieces of the assignment will not be accepted.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter practice on page 86. Problems 1-20. Study guide and intervention 2-4 packet. Do the evens. Mid-chapter 2 test and quiz tomorrow.
Health 7
Students learned about inhalant abuse and safety guidelines for using household chemicals. Peer pressure interview is due on Thursday. Parent signature is needed for verification.
Science 7
Today, the students watched their EPA vs. Big Corp. videos. I checked the GRS 2.1 due for today, we will go over that tomorrow. As a reminder...please bring in any further needed materials for the flying contraption lab beginning on FRIDAY!
7th Grade Math, Moran
Tonights assignment is to complete Lesson 2-4, pg 72. Problems 10-17 and 20-23. Quiz and Mid-Chapter Test Friday.
Literature 8
We read chapter 7 today. All character charts and study questions were updated...if they took the time to write it in!
Quiz on chapters 1-8 Friday.
Social Studies 8
Review of South America physcial features, country locations, and capitals.
We analyzed our population density and economic make-up data from Tech Ed and wrote the rough drafts of our analyzation paragraphs as a class. Extra class time (if applicable) should have been used to continue working on perfect paragraphs about each country's culture.
Assignment: Have your government notes ready to type tomorrow. Continue working on HANDWRITTEN rough drafts of perfect paragraphs on the cultures.
We analyzed our population density and economic make-up data from Tech Ed and wrote the rough drafts of our analyzation paragraphs as a class. Extra class time (if applicable) should have been used to continue working on perfect paragraphs about each country's culture.
Assignment: Have your government notes ready to type tomorrow. Continue working on HANDWRITTEN rough drafts of perfect paragraphs on the cultures.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Page 611, problems 2-38 even, odds are extra credit.
Page 620, jlesson 2-5. Problems 2-28 even, odds are extra credit.
Page 620, jlesson 2-5. Problems 2-28 even, odds are extra credit.
7th Grade Math
Mid-chapter practice, page 74. Problems 1-15. Page 568, Lesson 2-4. Problems 1-12.
Test, quiz and note are due tomorrow.
Test, quiz and note are due tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
No 3rd or 4th hours today due to the Career Expo field trip.
7th and 8th hours had the whole period to continue working on their South America projects.
7th and 8th hours had the whole period to continue working on their South America projects.
Health 7
Practiced resistance skill for internal pressure.
Assignment: Students must interview a parent on peer pressure. Peer Pressure Interview due Thursday.
Assignment: Students must interview a parent on peer pressure. Peer Pressure Interview due Thursday.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Health 8
Students learned how to care for a conscious choking victim, as well as the signs of a heart attack. Students will practice CPR tomorrow.
Science 8
Study, study, study. The students have their first test on Wednesday. An outline of what to expect was put on the board...again. We played a Bingo Review game also to practice vocabulary found on the test. Brown extra credit sheets are due Wednesday.
This week students were not given a new list of prefixes...they should study a-d for the review quiz Friday.
This week students were not given a new list of prefixes...they should study a-d for the review quiz Friday.
Literature 8
We turned in our vocabulary assignment today and read chapter 6. Study questions are due on Wednesday.
We have a Career Day field trip tomorrow. Students will miss 1-6th hours. Don't forget a bag lunch or money for fast food.
Algebra
Lesson 2.6, pt. 2. Pages 104-107. Problems 70-76, 79-82, 86-89. 91, 95, 100, 105, 110, and quiz 2 1-19. Quiz and test on Wednesday.
Social Studies 8
Review of South America's physical features, country locations, and capitals.
The remainder of class time was given for students to work on their South America projects.
The remainder of class time was given for students to work on their South America projects.
- All government notes should be done
- Complete notes on culture (if not already done)
- Rough drafts of perfect paragraphs on culture
HOMEWORK: *Bring data from tech ed (spreadsheet and pie charts) to Social Studies on Wednesday. Continue working on rough drafts of 10 perfect paragraphs on cultures. There will be NO/some classtime on Tuesday due to the 8th grade field trip, and depending on what hour you have social studies, so KEEP WORKING on your paragraphs.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Page 619, extra practice 2-3. Problems 2-28 even. lesson 2-4 2-32 even.
Grades are up to date on the computer.
Grades are up to date on the computer.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Page 567 extra practice lesson 2-1, problems 1-4, lesson 2-2 problems 1-2, and lesson 2-3 problems 1-4.
Grades are up to date on the computer.
Grades are up to date on the computer.
Algebra
Students took quiz. Homework: Extra=practice 2.6 worksheet 2-40 evens.
Grades are up to date on the computer.
Grades are up to date on the computer.
Science 8
Prefix list "D" due today & quiz. There is no new list this week. The students will be quizzed on A-D next Friday as a review. Graphing projects are due today. I assigned 24 key terms for extra credit due Monday. Test chapter one on Wednesday. STUDY!
Literature 8
We summarized chapters 1-5 today. All study questions for those chapters are due today. We have been working on them as we read...I am checking for participation and effort.
Chapter 4-5 vocabulary is due on Monday.
Social Studies 8
Work time to take notes from the text on the cultures of the 10 South American countries covered in the project.
Assignment: Begin writing a perfect paragraph rough draft for the countries you have culture notes for.
Assignment: Begin writing a perfect paragraph rough draft for the countries you have culture notes for.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Social Studies 8
Review of physical features, country locations, and capitals of South America. Map Test is October 16.
Today students worked on gathering information from the textbook on the governments of the different South American countries. Government notes needed to be completed before exiting the room - Ms. Francoeur nags because she cares that your projects are done on time.
Today students worked on gathering information from the textbook on the governments of the different South American countries. Government notes needed to be completed before exiting the room - Ms. Francoeur nags because she cares that your projects are done on time.
Applied Math 8
Corrected p. 11-12 #5-53. Students who had completed the assignment switched papers and had another students correct their work, then had the opportunity to make corrections before submitting the assignment. Students who do not have their work completed on time do not receive this privilege.
Today's Assignment: 1-2 packet.
Today's Assignment: 1-2 packet.
Science 8
Graphing lab work time.
All 4 "parts" are due Friday. Data chart, Bar graph, Line Graph and Circle graph.
"D" prefix list and quiz Friday.
All 4 "parts" are due Friday. Data chart, Bar graph, Line Graph and Circle graph.
"D" prefix list and quiz Friday.
Literature 8
We read chapter 5 today. Study questions should be finished for tomorrow.
All chapter 1-5 questions will be checked tomorrow. We have been discussing them daily. All they needed to do was fill them in and pay attention.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Algebra
Lesson 2.5, pages 96-98. Problems 16-56 even, 58-63, 68-70, 72, 73, 80, 85, 95, 97. Quiz is tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Review of South America physical features, countries, and capitals. Map Test on South America is scheduled for October 16.
Check of South America maps for points.
Introduced the South America project - students will be completing part of the project in Social Studies, and part in Tech Ed. This is a long(ish) term project (due date is October 14). Students were given a detailed schedule (what we do each day, due dates for portions of the project, etc) as well as helpful templates for sections of the project. Ask your student to share their packet with you. This project should not require much time outside of class as long as students use the time they are given during social studies class to work on the project.
Check of South America maps for points.
Introduced the South America project - students will be completing part of the project in Social Studies, and part in Tech Ed. This is a long(ish) term project (due date is October 14). Students were given a detailed schedule (what we do each day, due dates for portions of the project, etc) as well as helpful templates for sections of the project. Ask your student to share their packet with you. This project should not require much time outside of class as long as students use the time they are given during social studies class to work on the project.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Science 8
Metric Mania worksheet is due today. All students were given a graphing assignment using m-n-m's for a quantitative sampling. Work time will be provided during class to complete all 3 graphs(bar, line, pie) and one data chart. All work will be done the "old fashion" way(by hand) as a learning process. This assignment is due Friday. Mr. Rehm will be 'teaming' with me by showing students how to use excel.
Prefix list "D" is due Friday...quiz too.
First test is scheduled for 10/7/09
Prefix list "D" is due Friday...quiz too.
First test is scheduled for 10/7/09
Literature 8
We reviewed chapter 3 today...corrected study questions and added to our character chart. A vocabulary assignment was given. For extra credit the students could define all of the words on the vocabulary sheet.
Social Studies 8
Latin America Map Test today.
Assignment (in class): Label the South America map including physical features (listed on the board) and countries, and list the capitals of each country. Maps will be checked for a grade tomorrow.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 12: Equal Groups Word Problems
Assignment: Complete Lesson 12 and any other missing lessons
Assignment: Complete Lesson 12 and any other missing lessons
Applied Math 8
Chapter 2 Test
More time was given again today for students to complete and submit missing assignments. There will be work time provided for this same reason for the remainder of the week. Progress Report grades will be submitted this Friday. No missing assignments will be accepted after this time - ample class time will have been provided prior to Friday, not to mention time students have to work in study hall and before or after school.
More time was given again today for students to complete and submit missing assignments. There will be work time provided for this same reason for the remainder of the week. Progress Report grades will be submitted this Friday. No missing assignments will be accepted after this time - ample class time will have been provided prior to Friday, not to mention time students have to work in study hall and before or after school.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Science 8
Our conversion worksheet was corrected. Today the students were give a mini class lab and conversion assignment. Class time was provided and many finished.
Prefix list "D" due Friday.
Prefix list "D" due Friday.
Literature 8
We completed study questions for chapter 2 together and added information to our character chart.
Chapter 3 was finished today in class as well. Answer the study questions for tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Test on Latin America today. Students who brought their notes to class were allowed to use them. Students had whatever portion of the hour that was left after they finished their test to study for the Latin America map test which is tomorrow.
Assignment: Study locations of countries, physical features, and the spelling of capitals for tomorrow's map test on Latin America.
Assignment: Study locations of countries, physical features, and the spelling of capitals for tomorrow's map test on Latin America.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 11: Larger-Smaller-Difference Word Problems
Assignment: Complete Lesson 11 (due tomorrow)
Assignment: Complete Lesson 11 (due tomorrow)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Science 8
Science Prefix list "c" due; quiz given...hope you did well!
Prefix list "D" was passed out.
We practiced metric conversions today as a large group. A short practice sheet was assigned. Most finished using their work time wisely!
Prefix list "D" was passed out.
We practiced metric conversions today as a large group. A short practice sheet was assigned. Most finished using their work time wisely!
Social Studies 8
Review of physical features and country locations of Latin America. Review of countries and capitals. The Map Test will be on Tuesday - spelling will count.
Review of Latin America information (test on Monday), then we completed taking notes on Latin America.
Assignment: study your notes for the test on Monday, study your maps and capitals for the map test on Tuesday.
Review of Latin America information (test on Monday), then we completed taking notes on Latin America.
Assignment: study your notes for the test on Monday, study your maps and capitals for the map test on Tuesday.
Applied Math 8
Review of Lesson 2-8.
Assignment: 2-8 Packet.
Missing work is posted on the board AND the grade sheets.
Assignment: 2-8 Packet.
Missing work is posted on the board AND the grade sheets.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Health 8
Took noteson 6 Principles of Training. Students should begin working on their Fitness Plan, which is due on October 2. Parents must verify workouts performed with a signature.
Test on circulatory system and fitness concepts on Monday.
Test on circulatory system and fitness concepts on Monday.
Pre-Algebra
Students took quiz today. Chapter 1 review, pages 54-56. Problems 2-58 even. Test and notes tomorrow.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Students took quiz today. Chapter 1 review, pages 46-49. Problems 2-60 even. Test and notes tomorrow.
Science 8
All metric unit notes were shared and copied into notebooks today. We reviewed each base unit symbols.
"C' list due Friday
Quiz tomorrow
"C' list due Friday
Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8
We discussed each character and added information to our Character Chart. Answer study questions from chapter one.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Science 8
We finished our metric unit posters. With no homework again...students should be using this time to finish the prefix C list...due Friday!
Pre-Algebra
Page 618, lessons 1-8 and 1-9. 2-20 even on 1-8. 2-30 even on 1-9. Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Page 566 lesson 1-8 and 1-9. 2-20 evens on 1-8 and 2-30 even on 1-9. Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.
Language Arts 7
The students were exploring the life of Edgar Allan Poe on the following website:
http://www.poemuseum.org/poes_life/index.html
The students had class work time; however, some students may still have homework.
The following questions are due at the beginning of the hour.
http://www.poemuseum.org/poes_life/index.html
The students had class work time; however, some students may still have homework.
The following questions are due at the beginning of the hour.
- Write down 8 new or interesting things you have learned about Edgar Allan Poe
- Based on what you now know about his life, explain why Poe may have chosen to write in his particular style and why he focused on the genre of mystery/suspense stories
- Explain a piece of writing that you have done in the past that was based on personal experiences. What was this writing about? Why did you choose to write about these particular experiences?
Social Studies 8
Passed back graded Canada packets, Canada Quizzes, and Canada Map Tests.
Labeled physical features on the map of Latin America
Students labeled Latin American countries and completed the list of countries and capitals in the region.
The Latin America Map Test will be next Tuesday (9/29). Students will need to be able to correctly spell the capital cities.
Labeled physical features on the map of Latin America
Students labeled Latin American countries and completed the list of countries and capitals in the region.
The Latin America Map Test will be next Tuesday (9/29). Students will need to be able to correctly spell the capital cities.
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