Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-5: Algebra - Solving Division Equations
In Class: p . 260 #15-34
Homework: p. 578 (6-5) #1-32

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We went over the sentences written in Spanish using adjectives correctly and the "family" vocabulary. The family tree is due on Thursday. The quiz on the "family" vocabulary will be on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-4, pages 486-487. Problems 10-35. Extra credit 36-48. Quiz and test on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-4, pages 307-308. Problems 9-26. Quiz and test on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 7.6, pages 435-436. Problems 9-14 and 16-26 even. Test on Friday.

Science 8

We corrected our Chapter review assignment. Any students with late work were given reminders. We began reviewing for the test on Chapter two...which is scheduled for Thursday!
No homework tonight except for STUDYING!!!

Literature 8

Both classes took the test today. A project for the books has been assigned. They are due on Friday. Second hour will be watching the movie "And Then There Were None" on Thursday and Friday.

Social Studies 8

Today we begin Chapter 10 in our textbooks: The Age of Jackson. We read through section 1 as a class. During this chapter, students will receive very little scaffolding for completing notes in an outline manner. For this chapter ONLY students will need to use complete sentences when completing their outlines.
Assignment: Complete the Section 1 Outline.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 75: Variables and Evaluation

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-4.
Assignment: 6-4 Packet
Please see Ms. Francoeur before school, during lunch, or after school if you would like some help.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-3, pages 480-481. Problems 7-19 and 27-29.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-3, pages 299-300. Problems 16-43. Quiz and test on Friday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the "family" vocabulary words. The quiz on those words will be this coming Friday.
Assignment: Family tree - due on Thursday. Use Spanish words in making the family tree. A large sheet of paper was given to each student.

Algebra

Lesson 7.5, pages 429-431. Problems 12-17/18-28 even, 31,32, 36-38, and 43-48. Test and quiz on Friday.

Science 8

Our Mini-research project Inspirations fact sheet is due today. We are at the end of the chapter...an assignment on pages 69-70 (1-19) was assigned for a review. Due tomorrow.

Literature 8

Both classes will have the book final tomorrow. A final project will be/has been assigned with a due date of Friday for presentation. The students will have all class period this week to work on the project.

Science 7

We went over the assignment given on Tuesday/Wednesday in class. We reviewed the topics that will be covered on the upcoming test (Wednesday for 1st and 2nd hours, Thursday for 4th, 7th and 8th hours). Students were also given the essay questions ahead of time. There is no homework today except to study(all students received grs's back to study from) for the test and it would be a good choice to use your book to discover the answers for the essay questions for Thursday.

Math 7 (Moran)

Lesson 7-3: Proportions, pages 297-300 and problems 16-43. Make sure to show your work!

Social Studies 8

We reviewed the main points from Wednesday's reading including nationalism, sectionalism, the Era of Good Feeling, and the Missouri Compromise. We then read through Chapter 9, Section 3 as a class.
Assignment: Complete the "American Culture" notes outline worksheet. This is due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 74: Fractional Part of a Number and Decimal Part of a Number

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-4: Multiplying Fraction and Mixed Numbers
In Class: p. 256 #11-22 and 25-32
Homework: p. 578 (6-4) #1-32

Science 7

Students received a light pink review of Wave and Wind Erosion, as well as a dark pink overview of Chapter 3. Most students finished in class, but if not, the work is due on Monday when they return.

Those that went on the trip to the aquatic center received the work ahead of time. The students looked like they had a good time on the trip, they were complimented on their great behavior and courtesy of others there, and represented PEMS very well - great job panthers!!!!

Have a great weekend, Make Good Choices :)

7th grade math (Moran)

Lesson 7-2, pages 292-295. Assigned problem #'s 10-21, 30-40

Science 8

Disease Vocabulary due today.
Continued Computer lab work time to complete our Disease Fact Sheet on Inspiration.

Literature 8

First Hour: We reviewed for the test by completing reviews of the book...Plot, Theme and Motif were the Literary terms covered.

Second Hour: We read the Epilogue and end of the book to understand/solve the mystery.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-2, page 477. Problems 13-44. Check even number solutions.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-2, pages 294-295. Problems 10-23 and 25-35.

Algebra

Lesson 7.4, Part 2. Pages 422-424. Problems 40-48 even and 49-51, 57-60.

Science 8

We are tasting our Friendship bread with Ms. Lewis' classes today and then in the computer lab to work on our Disease mini-research Inspirations project. Disease Vocabulary is due by the end of the class tomorrow.

Literature 8

First Hour: We finished the book today! Summary work for tomorrow to prepare for the test on Monday.

Second Hour: We finished reading the book today...but need to read the Epilogue to solve the mystery...tomorrow. Remember your vocabulary sheets are due tomorrow: Ch. 12-13 & 14-15.

Health 7

Students reviewed and practiced resistance skills in class by acting out an ending to " Lindsey's Choice" a short video clip we watched in class.

Health 8

Went over test and began our Red Cross First Aid course. Students should read first chapter in book. Most had a chance to start on this in class on Monday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-1, Pages 472-473. Problems 16-52.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7.1, pages 290-291. Problems 14-33. Extra-credit 34-36.

Algebra

Lesson 7.4, Part 1. Pages 421-422. Problems 10-38 even.

7th grade math (Moran)

Lesson 7-1, #'s 14-33, 40-46

Science 7

Today we began to read about wave and wind erosion. Students worked on the key terms and concepts. Chapter 3 test is looking like it's going to fall on Wednesday or Thursday of next week, depending on each class.

Science 8

Disease research in our classroom continues. A list of vocabulary terms were assigned today and are due on Wednesday by the end of class.
No prefix list due to the shortened week.

Literature 8

First Hour: We reviewed the last two chapters and had a assignment focusing on realistic fiction qualities...due Tuesday!

Second Hour: We read chapter 14. A vocabulary assignment was given for chapters 12-13 and 14-15. This is due on Wednesday!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Mark your calendars...conferences are being held this week on Tuesday from 4-7 pm and again on Thursday morning from 7:45-11:45

We look forward to seeing you there!

Social Studies 8

We continue our textbook unit by identifying important information out of Chapter 8, Section 4.
Assignment: Complete the "War of 1812" Notes worksheet, paying attention to what information is provided. Less help will be provided on notes worksheets beginning tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 71: Fraction-Decimal-Percent Equivalents

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-1.
Homework: 6-1 Packet

Pre-Algebra

Pages 310-311. Problems 1-17.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Practice Test page 281, problems 1-25. Show your work.

Algebra

Lesson 7.3, part 2. Pages 414-417. Problems 32-42 even, 43-47 and quiz 1-10.

Health 7

Worked on anti-ads in class today.

Health 8

Test on Monday: pp. 78-89 and all fitness notes.

Science 8

Prefix "O" list due today & quiz.
We are planning our disease mini research project. Diseases were assigned and we began researching the old fashioned way using BOOKS!
No homework

Literature 8

First Hour: We read and discussed chapter 12 & 13.
Second Hour: We read and discussed chapter 13.

Social Studies 8

Read through Chapter 8, Section 3 and identified important informaion as a class.
Homework: "The Coming of War" worksheet which is helping us to learn what makes good notes.

Applied Math 7

Test 14.
No homework.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In Class: p. 246 #4-27
Homework: p. 577 (6-2) #1-24

Pre-Algebra

Test today, no homework.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Test today, no homework

Algebra

Lesson 7.3, part 1. Page 414. Problems 8-30 even.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The corrected numbers quizzes were handed back to students. The map project is due tomorrow (Friday). We covered pages 41 - 45 in the textbook.

Science 8

Antibody review assignment was corrected. Quiz today on Virus and Bacteria...hope you did well!
Students asked/wrote questions that they would like answered about viral and bacterial diseases...this previews our research project.

Remember the "o" prefix list is due Friday and you will be having a quiz.

Literature 8

First Hour: Read and discussed chapter 11.
Second Hour: Read and discussed chapter 12.

Social Studies 8

Review of Chapter 8, Section 1.
Read through Chapter 8, Section 2 as a class and practiced identifying important information from a textbook.
Homework: Complete the "Louisiana Purchase" notes worksheet AND map. Remember to follow the directions when working on the map.

Applied Math 7

Test 14 Review - all students are required to complete this review and have it checked before the end of the hour. No Basic Facts today to allow extra time to complete the review. Test 14 tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

6-1 Packet - rememeber to show what you are rounding to

Pre-Algebra

Students took quiz today. Chapter six test and notes tomorrow. Study review that was handed out today.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Students took quiz today. Chapter six test and notes tomorrow. Study review that was handed out today.

Algebra

Substitution worksheet

Science 7

1st and 2nd Hours: Today the Key Terms/Concepts from Glaciers were due. Students worked on a yellow glacier worksheet, that is due tomorrow.

4th, 7th, and 8th Hours: Today we read about Glaciers, on page 91. The Key Terms/Concepts should be completed for tomorrow (most finished in class). During 7th and 8th hours, the students tried out some new tech. software and response systems with the Smartboard - make sure to ask them about it!!!

Math 7 (Moran)

Today students took the Chapter 6 quiz. They received a review sheet for homework. Test tomorrow, STUDY!!!

Science 8

We corrected our assignment and discussed how our body defends itself. A review assignment was given. A quiz tomorrow on Viruses and Bacteria...STUDY!

Literature 8

First hour...Chapters 1-10 quiz today! Hope you did well.
Second Hour...we discussed chapter 10 and read chapter 11. No homework!

Health 7

Completed alcohol facts and discussed 4 primary areas we receive pressure to use drugs.

Health 8

Discussed benefits and methods of strength training and performed a mini workout.

Social Studies 8

Today we begin our textbook unit. This unit will cover historical events that occurred between the American Revolution and the Civil War (Chapters 8-11 in our books). Students will be learning how to identify important information when reading a text book, and how to take notes out of a text book (important skills that are appliciable across many subject areas).
Students should expect daily homework throughout the course of this unit, however, there will ALWAYS be time to start (probably even finish) the homework in class. The homework will provide progressively less scaffolding as the unit progresses. The purpose of the homework is to help students become proficient at finding main points in a social studies text book - it is not busy work.
Today we read Chapter 8, Section 1 (Jefferson Becomes President) together in class.
Homework: Complete the "Jefferson Becomes President" Worksheet (purple) which will help to reinforce the main points of the section.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 70: Area of a Parallelogram

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-1: Estimating with Fractions
In class assignment p. 243 #11-30
Homework: p. 577 (6-1) #1-27

Science 7

1st and 2nd Hours: We completed our 3.3 GRS, and moved into glaciers. The students are reading section four, and completing the Key Terms/Concepts.

4th, 7th, and 8th hours: We completed all of our presentations on the Water Erosion/Deposition Model in class. We are still finishing up on Force of Moving Water. No homework tonight for these hours.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Chapter 6 review. Pages 278-280. Problems 8-68 evens. Quiz tomorrow and Test on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 6 review. Pages 306-308. Problems 8-34. Quiz tomorrow and test on Thursday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Chapter 6 review. Pages 278-280. Problems 8-68 evens. Quiz tomorrow and test on Thursday.

Algebra

Lesson 7.2, pages 408-410. Problems 14-44 evens, 35, 48-51, 55, 60, 65, and 68.

Science 8

Collected Friendship Bread data and kneaded materials.

We reviewed our virus and bacteria Facts...concept maps. An assignment on immunity and viruses was given...due tomorrow.

Literature 8

First Hour: We read chapter ten and had a vocabulary character analysis assignment...quiz tomorrow!
Second Hour: We discussed chapter 9 questions prior to the quiz. Read chapter ten for homework...do questions and character chart.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the numbers from zero to one hundred. The quiz on the numbers is tomorrow, Wednesday.

We pronounced the names of the countries in South America. Class time was provided to work on the maps. The map project is due on Friday.

Health 7

Finished video in class and took notes on Alcohol Facts.

Health 8

Complete Monitoring Your Taret Heart Rate Range using pulse rates from class.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 69: Classifying Quadrilaterals

Applied Math 8

Chapter 5 Test
No Homework.

Social Studies 8

Day 2 of 2 of lecture and notes about Launching the Nation (material covered in Chapter 7 beginning on p. 230).
Homework: Students should use the notes they have taken over the past 2 days to complete a worksheet ("Launching the Nation" - it's yellow) which reviews the important points discussed in the lecture. This is due tomorrow.

Science7

For first and seventh hour, the 3.3 GRS is due tomorrow. Second, fourth, and eighth hour turned them in today. We are completing our water erosion/deposition models, and are presenting them to the class.

Math 7(Moran)

Page 579, Lessons 6-8 (1-13) and 6-9 (EVENS). Please remember to show all work and equations used.
Chapter 6 quiz is on Wednesday, Test on Thursday!

Science 8

I am excited to say that Ms. Lewis and myself are teaming up to make Friendship Bread as part of our Microbe Unit in Science. Students are mixing the ingredients in F.C.E. class while we collect data in my room. They had many questions and are excited about this lab.

Virus and Bacteria Fact Finding continued today...both concept maps should be finished.

Prefix List "O" is due on Friday!

Literature 8

First hour: We read and discussed chapter 9.
Second Hour: We read most of chapter 9...finish the rest tonight. Add to your character charts!

Social Studies 8

Day 1 of 2 of lecture and notes: Launching the Nation
No homework today.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 68: Scientific Notation for Small Numbers

Applied Math 8

Chapter 5 Review p. 232-234 #6-69
Chapter 5 Test tomorrow.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the numbers from zero to thirty-nine. We pronounced and started learning the numbers 40,50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. We covered two pages in the textbook. The students had classtime to make valentines in Spanish. No HW. Next week: quiz on the numbers (Wed.?) and we will start the map project. Feliz Dia de San Valentin

Social Studies 8

Students examined the Bill of Rights and the rights they protect.
An assignment was completed and turned in before the end of class.
Homework: missing work!!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 67: Liquid Measure

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 5-8
Homework: 5-8 Packet

Science 8

Prefix Quiz "N" today...a new list for the letter "O" was assigned.

Mrs. Willems was in class today discussing H.S. Scheduling. Please ask your child about their scheduling choices...the forms need a parent signature and are do back to school no later than Friday, Feb. 19th.

Literature 8

First hour: We read and discussed chapter 8. A Venn diagram comparing John and Lorraine is due on Monday.

Second Hour: We read and discussed chapter 8. Vocabulary 4-5 was due today.