Social Studies 8

Began Chapter 26 (WWII) with notes on Section 1.
The updated grade sheet with WPA project grades was passed around. Students are reminded that there will be a note check this week and next week, so make sure to participate!
Assignment: Read Chapter 26, Section 1 (p. 804-809), 26.1 Vocab Wksht.

Science 8

Showcase Presentations

Literature 8

Continued to watch Charly

Social Studies 7

Test on Political Science!

Science 7

Research on assigned Time Period.

Science 7

Research on assigned Time Period.

7TH GRADE FRENCH

BONJOUR! OUR FRENCH FLAGS ARE ALL COMPLETED AND MRS. RAUCH HAS THEM ALL LAMINATED. THE STUDENTS REALLY PUT QUITE A BIT OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO SELECTING THE PICTURES AND INTO LEARNING ABOUT HOW THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO FRANCE. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT ON ALL FLAGS WAS THAT EACH HAD TO HAVE A MAP OF FRANCE AND EACH HAD TO HAVE AN EIFFEL THE STUDENTS THEN ARRANGED THEM ARTISTICALLY. TO RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A NOTE FROM YOU STATING THAT YOU VIEWED THEIR WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE. BON WEEKEND! MADAME COE. PS AN EIFFEL MEANS AN EIFFEL TOWER.

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 86 - The Opposite of the Opposite/Algebraic Addition
Assignment: Quiz 86 (open book), practice p. 385, and p. 642-643 (Supplemental Practice for Lesson 86) #1-12

Social Studies 8

WWII video - students with missing work were required to complete and turn it in.
No Assignment

Algebra

Students presented their lesson projects.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-6, page 543-545. Problems 4-20,22,25-30.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-6, page 647. Problems 1-30. Lesson 12-7 problems 2-30 even.

Science 8

Science Showcase presentations began today...They are doing great! All others will present tomorrow.

Literature 8

"Charly" movie version of "Flowers for Algernon" continued today.

Social Studies 7

Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow about Political Science.

Science 7

Students went to the computer lab in order to research the assigned Geologic time period. The assignment was is explained in the May 21 blog entry.

Applied Math

Test 17 today

Social Studies 8

Students completed their WPA projects and submitted them at the end of the hour.

Language Arts - 8

Vocabulary quiz 25 will be tomorrow. These words deal with the root words "fract" and "rupt."

We have recently started a mythology unit. We are pretending that Zeus has decided to retire and we are writing application letters and resumes from the point of view of a god or goddess the students chose to research. The business letter will be due Tuesday, May 27th, and the resume will be due Thursday, May 29th.

Social Studies 7

Students are completing a test review on the Political Science Unit. The tentative date for the test will be Friday, May 23.

Science 7

Students were assigned a Geologic Time Period and given the task of becoming an expert on that topic. Students will research, make a brochure, create two illustrations and present their topic to the class. The tentative due date is June 4. Most, if not all, of the work on this project can be completed in the class period, however, there may be some students who for one reason or another will need or want to work on this project at home too. For more information, students have received a packet with specific criteria and instructions. Ask you child to bring the packet home for your perusal!

Applied Math

Extra Credit options and Review for Test 17 tomorrow.
Lots of extra class time for the many students who have missing assignments to complete them and turn them in.
Missing assignments turn to zeros tomorrow!

Social Studies 8

Students had the entire period to continue work on their WPA Scavenger Hunt group projects. These projects will be due at the end of class tomorrow. The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see what/if they are missing anything for this class.
*Reminder - Brewer Field Trip and 8th grade brunch slips are due Friday!

Algebra

Chapter test on page 637, problems 2-46 even. Chapter test and quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Mid-chapter 12 test and quiz.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-6, pages 586-587. Problems 10-43, 50-56.

Science 8

Today we reviewed for the Invertebrate test on Wednesday. Students will be allowed to use their study chart we have been working on since we began our unit on Animals.

Literature 8

We finished Part II of "Flowers for Algernon"
Questions Page 74 A-E and 1, 2 & 3
Test Wednesday

Applied Math

Lesson 85 - Circumference and Pi
Work time to make up or turn in missing/late work

Assignment: Quiz 85 (open book), p. 381 practice
Extra Credit Option - p. 383 #23-30

Social Studies 8

Work day in the IMC for WPA Scavenger Hunt Project.
The updated grade sheet was passed around so students could see their current grade and if they are missing any assignments.

Algebra

Chapter 10 review, pages 634-636. Problems 1-32. Chapter 10 test on Wednesday along with note check.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets. Mid-chapter test and quiz tomorrow. Note grade tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-5, pages 582-583. Problems 12-40-42-46.

Science 8

We corrected and discussed our Arthropod lab and assignment. We finished Invertebrates with Echinoderms. Test on Invertebrates on Wednesday. Science Showcase on Thursday.

Literature 8

We corrected and discussed our assignment from part 1 of "Flowers for Algernon"
We started part 2...we should finish tomorrow.

Applied Math

Lesson 84 - Circles/Investigating Circumference

Assignment: Quiz 84 (open book), p. 376 practice (a and b only), p. 378 #12-30

Social Studies 8

Reviewed Chapter 25 and introduced the Chapter 25 Project - a WPA scavenger hunt.
Students will be using internet and print resources to find examples of work created in Wisconsin during the 1930s because of the Works Progress Administration - one of the programs we learned came about because of the New Deal. Students will be either writing descriptions of these works or printing or recreating them in some way. They will be logging their finds and also showing on a map of Wisconsin where these works can be found. Students will be working in groups which were chosen today and will have Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the IMC to complete this project.

Assignment: Chapter 25 Review p. 797-798 #1-9 and 12; p. 799 #1-7

Social Studies 7

Students worked on a Political Science Crossword Puzzle.

Science 7

Students watched a video about Dinosaurs. A general overview of the Geologic Time Project was discussed and topics were assigned. The Project will be worked on during class periods and a due date has not yet been established.

Science 8

Arthropod Enrichment Activities today in class:
Classify Me...identify what type of arthropod 12 organisms are.
Insect Mug Shot...match the insect to it's mouth parts.
Micro-slide viewer of insect parts...read and observe actual insect body structures
Insect Olympics...how do they compare to an insect.

Homework is a review of Insect Ecology and Structure

Literature 8

We finished reading Part I of "Flowers for Algernon"
Questions page 61 A-D and 5, 8 & 9 are due on Monday

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Lesson 83- Weight
Assignment: Quiz 83 (open book), p. 372 practice, and p. 373 #5-22

Social Studies 8

Note Check for a grade
Review of Chapter 25, Sections 1-2
Notes on Section 3
Assignment: Read Section 3 p. 790-795 and the Section 3 Worksheet

Algebra

Page 629-630, problems 29-36 all 38-52 even.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 12-3, pages 526-527. Problems 9-26 and 29-31.

Pre-Algebra

Worksheets and test and quiz tomorrow plus note check.

Science 8

Completed Mollusks and Arthropods today.

Literature 8

We began reading "Flowers for Algernon" on Pg. 44

Social Studies 8

Reviewed Chapter 25, Section 1
Notes on Section 2
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 784-789 and the Section 2 Worksheet

Applied Math

Lesson 82 Geometric Solids
Assignment: Quiz 82 (open book), p. 368 practice, p. 369 #7-21

Algebra

Lesson 10-8, part 1. Page 629, problems 15-28. Mid-chapter test on Friday with note grade.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 12-2, pages 521-522. Problems 4-17, 19-21.

Pre-Algebra

Page 578, problems 1-20. Page 646, lesson 12-4, problems 1-18. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday along with note grade.

Science 8

Review game of Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms.

Remember Science Showcase is Next Week Thursday...May 22.

Literature 8

We finished "The Moustache" today. Questions page 149: a-d and 3 & 4 are due tomorrow.

Social Studies 7

The Political Science packet was corrected and discussed.

Science 7

Students completed a graded review of the chapter about erosion.

Applied Math

Lesson 81 - Ratio Problems Involving Totals
Assignment: Quiz 81 (open book) AND p. 363 Practice and #1-14

Social Studies 8

Chapter 24 1920s Advertisement Projects due today.
Notes on Chapter 25, The Great Depression, Section 1.
Assignment: Read Section 1, p. 778-783 and do the Section 1 Worksheet.

Language Arts - 8

Today the rough draft for the research paper will be due by the end of the hour. Starting today and into tomorrow, students will be peer editing one another's papers. Friday will be our last day as a class to type in the lab, and the final research papers are due on Monday, May 19th.

Social Studies 7

Discussed the different forms of government.

Science 7

Corrected Wave Erosion Packet and students worked on Wind Erosion Packet.

Algebra

Lesson 10.7, part 2. Page 623, problems 51-61 odd and 63-69. Quiz tomorrow, test on Friday.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-1, pages 516-517. Problems 7-19 and 24-29.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-4, pages 576-577. Problems 11-40 and 42-48. Quiz and Mid-chapter test on Friday, notes on Friday.

Health 8

Students were in the computer lab accessing www.mypyramid.gov to collect personal information regarding the Food Guide Pyramid and the online food and exercise tracker available for their use.

Health 7

Students took notes on the functions of the anatomical parts for the male and female reproductive systems.

Science 8

Quiz on Animal Characteristics, Sponges and Cnidarians today. We completed our note chart on Worms...a review assignment is due on Wednesday.

Literature 8

Review assignment for "Let Me Hear You Whisper" due by the end of class. The Moustache By Robert Cormier is our next selection Pages 140-147.

Social Studies 8

Students were again reminded that missing work from Chapter 24 turns into zeros on Friday. Many students need to complete and submit their Chapter 24 review.
The hour was spent in the computer lab for students to work on their vintage advertisements. These are due tomorrow, but could be turned in today if students finished.

Applied Math

Test 16 today - extra credit from yesterday will be added in, and students who submit their completed test review will receive an additional 2% on the final grade.

Algebra

Lesson 10-7 part 1, pages 622-623. Problems 18-62 even.

7th grade math

Lesson 12-4, pages 534-535. Problems 7-22 and 25-30.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-3, pages 572-573. Problems 12-37 and 39-44.

Social Studies 8

All missing work from chapter 24 (The Roaring Twenties) was written on the board today for students to see. Work not turned in by Friday will turn to zeros.
Students were assigned the Chapter 24 Assessment project (due Wednesday) - making a 1920s vintage advertisement. Students will choose a product that was popular in the 1920s and design an 8.5 x 11 advertisement for it. Computer lab time was given today, and students will also have time to work tomorrow.

Applied Math

Test 16 tomorrow!
Students were given time to complete extra credit problems to be used with the test score and were assigned the Test 16 Review to be attached to the test tomorrow - worth +2% on the final percentage!

Science 8

Video...Coral Reef. Quiz tomorrow on Animal Characteristics, Sponges and Cnidarians. Notes allowed!

Literature 8

"Let me Hear Your Whisper" by Paul Zindel finished today

Social Studies 7

Political Science Readings 1-3 were corrected in class today . Readings 3, 4 and 5 were assigned.

Science 7

Students are to complete the packet on Wave Erosion that was partially completed in class today.

Science 8

Progress report grades were posted and should be home by the end of next week. We watched a video on the Seasons of the Sea...Coral Reef to continue on Monday.

Literature 8

Questions due today from The Monkey's Paw were turned in. We read a play by Paul Zindel titled "Let Me Hear You Whisper". We will continue reading on Monday.

Applied Math

Lesson 80 - Percent of a Number

Assignment: Quiz 80 (open book) and p. 642 (supplemental practice for Lesson 80) #1-12

4th Quarter Progress Report Grades were posted today, and all graded assignments up to this point were handed back.

Social Studies 8

Notes on Chapter 24, Section 3 -The Jazz Age
Assignment: Chapter 24 Review (p. 771-772) #1-11

4th Quarter Progress Report Grades were posted today, and all graded assignments up to this point were handed back.

Science 8

Sponge Comparison Lab...Absorbency
Cnidarian notes
No Homework

Literature 8

The Monkey's Paw...Today we listened to the story version compared to the Play on Wednesday. Complete questions a-e AND 2-4 on page 198.

7th grade math

Reviewed for chapter 11 test. Test and quiz tomorrow and note check.

Algebra

Lesson 10.6, pt.1. Page 614-615. Problems 18-46 even.

Pre-Algebra

Page 645, problems 1-29

Social Studies 7

The test about Geography was taken today.

Science 7

A test about Glaciers was taken today!

Social Studies 8

Note Check today - students who have been participating in taking notes will receive full points, while students who have chosen not to take notes will recieve a zero.

Notes on Chapter 24, Section 2 - Life in the 1920s.
Assignment: Read Section 3 (p. 765-769) and 24.3 Worksheet

Applied Math

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division
Review with adding signed numbers and working with symbols of inclusion
Lesson 79 - Area of a Triangle
Assignment: Quiz 79 (open book), p. 641 (Supplemental Practice for Lesson 79) #1-6, and p. 356 #7-16

Algebra

Lesson 10.5 part 2. Page 608. Problems 56-58, 63, 87-96.

7th grade math

Practice test, page 507. Problems 1-16. Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-2, pages 567. Problems 10-29.

Social Studies 7

The Geography test is on Thursday.

Science 7

Glacier slide test was given today. A short quiz about glaciers will be given tomorrow.

Applied Math

Lesson 78 - Adding Signed Numbers
Assignment: Quiz 78 (open book) and p. 641 (supplemental practice for Lesson 78) #1-12

Social Studies 8

Notes on Chapter 24, Section 1 - The Roaring Twenties, Boom Times!
Assignment: Read Section 2 p. 758-764, Worksheet 24.1

*Some students have developed a bad habit of ignoring notes during lecture and therefore will have notes checked for a grade tomorrow. Students with notes from today will recieve full points, students who chose not to participate in the note-taking process will receive zeros.