Many students did not completely do the "What Algae is in your food?" assignment properly...this was passed back emphasizing the directions again. It is due tomorrow!
I introduced Fungi today with a video...offering a review sheet at the end for extra credit.
"P" prefix list is due Friday.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Literature 8
We continued reading Flowers for Algernon today. A review packet was given today and is due on Friday. This packet contains vocabulary, punctuation work, and constructed response questions. Students need to balance their work time both in and out of class.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
We reviewed the Spanish pronunciation of the parts of the body. We played "Simon says." Students spent the last 6 minutes of class reviewing this new vocabulary with a partner.
Health 8
Study for Frirst Aid test tomorrow: pp. 102-181; all red inserts and tan colored skill pages.
Crossword due at beginning of hour.
Crossword due at beginning of hour.
Social Studies 8
We reviewed important information from yesterday's notes that will be on the Civil War Test (March 25).
Notes on Trouble in Kansas - more tension leading up to the Civil War.
Assignment: Students need to finish their map assignment - due tomorrow. They are now able to answer question 3, and can do the map about the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Notes on Trouble in Kansas - more tension leading up to the Civil War.
Assignment: Students need to finish their map assignment - due tomorrow. They are now able to answer question 3, and can do the map about the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 81: Ratio Problems Involving Totals
Practice - #18 done together in class
Assignment: #19-30 done independently, must be checked and corrected before turning in
*Please remember to bring a calculator to math class so students without calculators can use our rapidly diminishing number of extras.
Practice - #18 done together in class
Assignment: #19-30 done independently, must be checked and corrected before turning in
*Please remember to bring a calculator to math class so students without calculators can use our rapidly diminishing number of extras.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Health 7
Read pp. 220-224, complete crossword, and study diagrams.
Test on Wed. Study pp. 159-165; 216-224 and the male/female reproductive diagrams.
Test on Wed. Study pp. 159-165; 216-224 and the male/female reproductive diagrams.
Science 8
Our Algal Bloom assignment was corrected in class then we took a quiz on Protists. All notes and worksheets were allowed.
NO homework...but do remember the "P" list is due this Friday!
Science Showcase is April 19th.
NO homework...but do remember the "P" list is due this Friday!
Science Showcase is April 19th.
Literature 8
Our questions from Contagion were corrected and we began another short story. Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes, starts on page 45 in out Literature text. We read through "Progress Report" 5 today.
Social Studies 8
Compare/Contrast essays are due today.
We began our Civil War unit today. Students will be taking notes that they will be able to use on the test. Students have had extensive practice determing what information is important, so notes should not be a stressful experience.
Assignment: Students received a two-day/ two-part assignment. The first part they will be able to complete after today's lecture. The second part they will be able to complete after tomorrow's lecture. The assignment is due on Wednesday (3/17).
The Civil War Test is scheduled for Thursday, March 25. The end of 3rd Quarter is Friday, March 26 - this is also the last day that any missing work will be accepted.
We began our Civil War unit today. Students will be taking notes that they will be able to use on the test. Students have had extensive practice determing what information is important, so notes should not be a stressful experience.
Assignment: Students received a two-day/ two-part assignment. The first part they will be able to complete after today's lecture. The second part they will be able to complete after tomorrow's lecture. The assignment is due on Wednesday (3/17).
The Civil War Test is scheduled for Thursday, March 25. The end of 3rd Quarter is Friday, March 26 - this is also the last day that any missing work will be accepted.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-8: Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
In-class practice: p. 272 #8-19
Homework: p. 579 (6-8) #1-13
In-class practice: p. 272 #8-19
Homework: p. 579 (6-8) #1-13
Friday, March 12, 2010
Science 8
Today discussed Eutrophication and the effect it has on our ponds and lakes. A review assignment is due by Monday which covers pages 84-86. Students need to remember their list of algae based products is due on Monday too.
A new prefix list "P" was passed out too.
A new prefix list "P" was passed out too.
Social Studies 8
Day 2 of WORK TIME for students to read through Chapters 12 and 13. Students are looking for SPECIFIC information, therefore their notes do not need to include every single piece of information in the Chapter (see the pink half sheet with directions).
Assignment: An essay (at least two perfect paragraph) is due on MONDAY which compares and contrasts the North and the South. This can be typed, but it is not required.
Assignment: An essay (at least two perfect paragraph) is due on MONDAY which compares and contrasts the North and the South. This can be typed, but it is not required.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Science 8
Our Protista notes finished today with Fungus-like Protists. We also added information to our plant-like group. We read an article about the additives from algae in our food. Students were asked to find ten food products that contain an algae derivative. Make sure to list the product and ingredient (alga based product). This is not due until MONDAY!
Literature 8
We read Contagion again today. Both classes are at the same point. We should finish this short story tomorrow.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
The students completed a worksheet in class on the numbers and telling time. Quiz: Friday on numbers and telling time.
Social Studies 8
Students will spend today and tomorrow learning about the similarities and differences of the North and South. Now that they are expert note takers, students will be reading through Chapters 12 and 13 looking for specific information about these two regions. Students will then write an essay (2 paragraph minimum) that compares and contrasts the North and the South prior to the beginning of the Civil War. This essay is due Monday, March 15. Class time is allotted for students to work.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 80: Percent of a Number
First half of lesson done together, remaining half for students to complete independently.
First half of lesson done together, remaining half for students to complete independently.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-7: Changing Units of Customary Measurement
In Class: p. 269 #11-25
Homework: p. 579 (6-7) #1-24
In Class: p. 269 #11-25
Homework: p. 579 (6-7) #1-24
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Science 8
Notes on Plant-like Protists today. An Euglena reading and coloring sheet assigned for tomorrow.
Literature 8
First hour had some study time to allow the second hour to get caught up in Contagion. Second hour had to read up through page 50.
Science 7
Today students got their Erosion and Deposition tests back, make sure to take a look at them! In class, they continued to work on their specific chapters to share with the class.
Math 7(Moran)
Lesson 7-7, pages 319-321, problem #'s 9-23 and 25-31. This is due on FRIDAY! Also due FRIDAY is your returned test/quiz.
Social Studies 8
Students are to read Chapter 11, Section 4 (the California Gold Rush) and organize the important information into a standard outline. This is our last "notes out of the textbook" assignment!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
We practiced counting in Spanish from 1 - 60. We reviewed how to tell time in Spanish. The Spanish sentences about the students' schedules were written on the board and corrected. We covered pages 76 - 77 in the textbook.
Social Studies 8
Students are now working on reading and taking notes independently. Today's assignment is to read Chapter 11, Section 3 (The Mexican-American War) starting on p. 354 and to put the important information in standard outline form. This is a lengthy section. Students had the entire class period to get started, so take home work should be minimal.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 78: Adding Signed Numbers
#1-16 done together; #17-30 independently - due at the end of the hour
#1-16 done together; #17-30 independently - due at the end of the hour
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-6: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In-class practice: p. 266 #3-19
Homework: p. 578 (6-6) #1-27
In-class practice: p. 266 #3-19
Homework: p. 578 (6-6) #1-27
Science 8
Today we discussed the characteristics of animal-like protists. A paramecium reading and structure assignment was given.
Literature 8
Today first hour continued to read Contagion.
Second Hour finished up late projects and had the opportunity to play some of the wonderful student created games.
Second Hour finished up late projects and had the opportunity to play some of the wonderful student created games.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Science 7
Today all students received their 3rd science text book. The students are now in groups/pairs and are determining how they would like to presents specific information about a chapter. Each group takes a turn in "the drivers seat". Make sure to ask them about it!
Literature 8
First Hour began reading Contagion.
Second hour presented their book projects...and watched the end of the movie!
Second hour presented their book projects...and watched the end of the movie!
Science 8
Introduction to Protists...notes on the separate phyla. Assignment is to read and answer questions about a Sarcodine: Amoeba.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
The graded "family" vocabulary quizzes were returned to students. We did a dictado (dictation) using page 56 in the textbook. We reviewed "telling time." Assignment due tomorrow: Write 5 sentences in Spanish about your class schedule noting at what time the class commences
Health 7
Study for test on Tuesday. Look over alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana note sheets.
Make sure you bring in Human Growth and Development permission slip by Tuesday.
Make sure you bring in Human Growth and Development permission slip by Tuesday.
Health 8
Practiced care for an unconscious choking victim in classs today. Study for test on Wednesday.
Social Studies 8
We read through Chapter 11, Section 2 (The Texas Revolution) as a class and discussed important points that could be included in student outlines.
Homework: Outline Chapter 11, Section 2 using the standard outline format we have learned.
Homework: Outline Chapter 11, Section 2 using the standard outline format we have learned.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 77: Symbols of Inclusion
Practice problems - 15 done as a class; 16-30 on your own --> all due at the end of the hour.
Practice problems - 15 done as a class; 16-30 on your own --> all due at the end of the hour.
Friday, March 5, 2010
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
Students had some time to study and then they took their quiz on the "family" vocabulary. We reviewed the numbers from 1 to 99 and then practiced telling time. The completed, graded family trees were returned to the students.
Science 8
Today we had a video as an introduction to Protists. AND our second Science Showcase was assigned and is due on Monday April 19. Plenty of time to work on a quality project/experiment.
I also took the time to explain a free project in our community called 88Charlies Inc. Interested students were given an application and flier. Check it out at http://www.88charlies.com
I also took the time to explain a free project in our community called 88Charlies Inc. Interested students were given an application and flier. Check it out at http://www.88charlies.com
Literature 8
First Hour presented their projects. Second hour had their last work day and watched the movie.
Social Studies 8
Start of Chapter 11: Expanding West
Students are now responsible for identifying important information and transferring that information into an outline for each section of Chapter 11.
Today we read Section 1: Trails to the West and Ms. Francoeur demonstrated how she would outline the section on the overhead.
Assignment: Outline Chapter 11, Section 1. Your notes need to be readable and complete. Follow the standard rules for completing an outline (No A without a B, no 1 without a 2, etc.). Complete sentences are NOT required.
Students are now responsible for identifying important information and transferring that information into an outline for each section of Chapter 11.
Today we read Section 1: Trails to the West and Ms. Francoeur demonstrated how she would outline the section on the overhead.
Assignment: Outline Chapter 11, Section 1. Your notes need to be readable and complete. Follow the standard rules for completing an outline (No A without a B, no 1 without a 2, etc.). Complete sentences are NOT required.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Health 7
Finished video "I can quit"
Discussed importance of reading OTC drug labels and practiced reading labels for information that should be acquired before taking an OTC drug.
Discussed importance of reading OTC drug labels and practiced reading labels for information that should be acquired before taking an OTC drug.
Health 8
Practiced conscious choking victim and learned the signals of a heart attack and the cardiac chain of survival.
*** Continue to study tan skill pages in book. Adult Care test on Wednesday, March 10th.
Many students have not turned in their Fitness Plans because they have forgotten to get a parent signature for verification. Please check with your student to make sure this is complete and turned in.
*** Continue to study tan skill pages in book. Adult Care test on Wednesday, March 10th.
Many students have not turned in their Fitness Plans because they have forgotten to get a parent signature for verification. Please check with your student to make sure this is complete and turned in.
Pre-Algebra
Page 641, lesson 10-3. Problems 1-10. Lesson 10-4, problems 2-30 even. Test, quiz, and notes tomorrow.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Lesson 7-3, pg. 580. Problems 2-26 even. Page 581, Ls. 7-4. Problems 2-18 even. Test and quiz tomorrow.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
The completed family trees were handed in today. We learned how to tell time in Spanish. Tomorrow (Friday): Quiz on "family" vocabulary.
Literature 8
Project work day...First hour will present their projects in class tomorrow. Second hour has the whole period to work tomorrow and will present on Monday.
Social Studies 8
We read Chapter 10, Section 3 together in class. Then, we worked on completing our almost blank outline of the section together as well.
Homework: Complete the "Indian Removal" notes if you did not do so in class.
Homework: Complete the "Indian Removal" notes if you did not do so in class.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Algebra
Lesson 7.6, Part 2. Pages 436-438. Problems 30-36, 42, and quiz 2.
Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.
Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.
Science 8
Chapter two review...no homework but all late/missing work is due tomorrow as well as the extra credit for this chapter.
Test tomorrow...STUDY!!!
Test tomorrow...STUDY!!!
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
The students took a practice quiz today on the "family" vocabulary. We covered pages 59 - 63 in the textbook. The Family Trees are due tomorrow (Thursday).
Social Studies 8
We read through Chapter 10, Section 2.
Assignment: Complete the outline on "Jackson's Administration"
Assignment: Complete the outline on "Jackson's Administration"
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-5: Algebra - Solving Division Equations
In Class: p . 260 #15-34
Homework: p. 578 (6-5) #1-32
In Class: p . 260 #15-34
Homework: p. 578 (6-5) #1-32
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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.
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!!!
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.
Assignment: Complete the Section 1 Outline.
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.
Assignment: 6-4 Packet
Please see Ms. Francoeur before school, during lunch, or after school if you would like some help.
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