Family and Comsumer Education 8

The 8th grade Family and Consumer Ed classes are either working on their restaurant simulation or working on their "Respecting Diversity " unit.

Algebra

Lesson 2.5, pages 16-49, 58-67, and 78-97. Mid-chapter test and notes on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Mid-chapter practice test, page 74. Problems 1-15. Lesson 2-4 worksheets. Reading side is extra credit. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-5, pages 84-85. Problems 11-33 and 38-44. Test, quiz, notes on Friday.

Science 7

Today, most classes had a presentation from the guidance, Mrs. Topel. So, no homework tonight!!!

Applied Math 7

Reviewed Lesson 13 from yesterday and corrected the assignment.

Today: Lesson 14- Fractions Equal to 1 and Improper Fractions

Assignment: Complete the Lesson 14 Worksheet

Applied Math 8

Corrected and collected the assignment from Monday - 1-8 Study Guide/Practice:Skills

Lesson 1-9 Today - Scientific Notation

Assignment: p. 45 #10-35 and 38-43

Literature 8

We discussed our reading on Feng Shui.
Genre was introduced/reviewed. Work in the Technique packet should have been finished in class.

Science 8

We took the Chapter 2 test today...I hope you did well!

Social Studies 8

Chapter 4 Vocab/History Makers Wkshts from Monday due today.

We reviewed Chapter 4 (culture, culture, culture!) for the test tomorrow including practice essay questions, one of which will be on the test.

We also discussed that there will be a sub tomorrow, and behavior needs to be exceptional. Consequences for disrespectful or disruptive behavior towards a substitute will result in 2 after school detentions.

Assignment: Complete the Chapter 4 Review (p. 102, #1-26) and study for the test tomorrow.

Health 7

Students read about various mental health disorders, including suicide and suicide prevention. A discussion ensued on what are the signs of suicide and what to do if you or a friend are contemplating suicide.
B-day students will have their Commnication Unit test on Monday (10/13).
A-day students will have their test on Tuesday (10/14). They should be studying the handouts and notes from class.

Health 8

Students read an article on Sport & Exercise Safety. They copied down a list of all text pages and handouts they will need to study for their test. A-day students will have their test on Friday, 10/10. B-day students will have their test on Monday, 10/13. Extra credit puzzles will be available for students.
Students were also given their progress report grades and reminded of missing assignments.
If they haven't completed them already, students should be working on their semester health goal check up sheet in their compostion notebook. B-day classes should have submitted them today. I only received 9 out of 23.
Students in the A-day class will receive the assignment on Friday (10/10).

Science 7

Students have been continuing their design and construction of their flying apparatus. Today, students completed the construction and were able to test out the designs. Some were very successful, while others have begun to think about varying the design. It was a lot of fun to see the final product!

Homework: Answer the following questions either in their science notebook or on loose leaf.

1. The names of everyone that worked in the group.

2. A sketch of your final design

3. Why did you/your group chose this design? (5 sentences)

4. Why will it fly? How will it fly? (5 sentences total)

5. What changes would you make in the design (if any) and why? (5 sentences)

Also, an extra credit assignment was given today. It's due date is Thursday October 23.

Applied Math 7

Corrected yesterday's assignment.
Lesson 13: Part-Part-Whole Word Problems
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 13 worksheet for tomorrow.

Applied Math 8

No classes today - Career Expo Field Trip

Social Studies 8

No classes today - Career Expo Field Trip

Physical Education grades 7 and 8

Physical education classes will be going outside for class as weather permits. This will include some chillier days, so students should remember to have a sweatshirt/windshirt and sweatpants/windpants in their lockers.
Roller skating in the gym will begin on Monday, October 27th and will conclude November 4th. There will be another week of roller skating in the spring.

English/Literature 7

English -

• We will be finishing the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" in class. We will be making connections to our "scary story characteristics" graphic organizer that we have been developing in class.
• The students will synthesize the information learned about Edgar Allan Poe and "The Tell-Tale Heart" by completing an acrostic poem or comic strip project.

Literature -

• We are moving through The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The students will be reading various chapters throughout the week and responding to discussion questions while working in small groups. These questions are designed to allow the students to critically think about the novel and their own lives while answering questions that do not technically have a "right" or "wrong" answer.

Literature 8

We finished watching the movie "Charly" today. After the movie the students outlined four examples of conflict from the story. A short article on Feng Shui was assigned for Wednesday.
We will not have classes due to a field trip on Tuesday.

Algebra

Lesson 2.4, pages 89-91. Problems 8-22 even, 23-28, and 32-52 even. Test, quiz and notes on Thursday.

Science 8

We have officially made it to Progress Report Time! Today we corrected our review assignment Page 84 (16-26) and played a game of vocabulary review Bingo. The Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY! Study.

Wear Green on Tuesday if you are an Eighth grader...spirit day.
Don't forget $ for fast food lunch.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 2-4, page 72. Problems 10-18 and 20-23. Test, quiz, and notes on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-4, pages 79-80. Problems 12-39 and 42-50. Test, quiz and notes due on Friday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 12: Equal Groups Word Problems

We reviewed the previous patterns of word problems we have learned so far:

• Some and Some More (an addition pattern)


• Some Went Away (a subtraction pattern)


• Larger-Smaller-Difference (a subtraction pattern with key words how much more, how much greater, how much less, etc.)


• Later-Earlier-Difference (a sbutraction pattern dealing with TIME)


• Today we learned Equal Groups (a multiplication problem with the key word EACH)

We also discussed that there will be a substitute tomorrow since Ms. Francoeur will be chaperoning the 8th grade field trip to the Career Expo in Waukesha. It was explained to students that their behavior is expected to be exceptional tomorrow. ANY discruptive or disrespectful behavior, including being late to class, will result in 2 detentions after school with Ms. Francoeur.

Assignment: Complete the Lesson 12 worksheet (gold)

Applied Math

Lesson 1-8 (continued): The Metric System.

Assignment: 1-8 Study Guide/ Practice

Make sure the notes are in your notebook! Today is the last day they will be on the board!

Language Arts - 8 (10/6-10/10)

This week in langauge arts, there will be no vocabulary. The Giver test will be on Thursday. The class was also assigned a movie project where they will be creating a dialogue, set design, and cast the movie. Next Monday, they will be acting out their pilot for the class.

Friday is library day! All books are due on the 10th; rememeber to either renew or turn them in.

Social Studies 8

Students were given back the paper copies of the Chapter 3 Test. Progress Report Grades were posted today!! We had a practice note check so students would know exactly what was expected of them when note checks begin in Chapter 5. Most students are on track to receive full points - some students need to make sure their study guides are complete, or they will receive zeros. We also reviewed for the Chapter 4 Test which is on Thursday.

Assignment: Chapter 4 Vocab/ History Makers wksht packet - due Wednesday since the field trip is tomorrow. If completed in class today, this may be turned in early. The History Makers packet gives brief histories of Siddhartha Guatama (the Buddha) and Confucius since we are discussing the impact of religion on different cultures in the world.

***Also, the chapter 4 review on p. 102 (#1-26) will be due on Thursday, and can be turned in early at any time.

Science 7

Today students were to have their materials here at school so that they could work on the Flying Apparatus that each group is creating. Most groups did bring in materials, but there were a few that will need to work hard on Monday in order to complete their design. I do have some materials here, but I cannot supply all materials for all groups. Remember, this is from the "junk drawer" nothing needs to be speciality bought in order to complete this project. I am hoping that by Tuesday or Wednesday we can test the flights outside!

The only homework in science is to bring in needed material (if needed) and do complete the GRS 2.2 if it was not completely done for today.

Have a great weekend! Make good choices!

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts in Addition and Subtraction.

Corrected yesterday's assignment.

Today we played "Place Value Line-Up" - teams of 2 or 3 had to organize the pieces of a place value chart as quickly as possible!

Literature 8

We continued to watch the movie "Charly"

Applied Math 8

Practice in Basic Facts for multiplication and division.

Corrections to yesterday's assignment.

Today's assignment: Using the Yoruba numeric system to add, subtract, and multiply and to form new numbers. The Yoruba are a tribe in Africa and students thought their names for numbers were fabulous.

Science 8

Today we had time to finish the lab from page 76.
The students were assigned a review assignment on page 84 (16-26) Due Monday.
The students were also given words to place on their Bingo Review card. **If they define these vocabulary words they will not only earn extra credit they will also be reviewing key concepts from the chapter. The extra credit is due Monday as well. ***Any absent students can still make the bingo card if they have their textbook...the words are the key terms listed on page 82.
Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/8.

Social Studies 8

Chapter 4 is only 2 sections long so we are already half way through! Today we began reviewing Section 1 for the test. Students were again reminded that all late work needs to be turned in today due to Progress Reports - if it is not turned in it will become a 0 (zero). Students were also reminded that beginning in Chapter 5, notes (reading study guides and overhead worksheets) will be graded for completion - pass/fail, no inbetween. Monday we will have a practice check of the Chapter 4 materials so students will know what to improve before chapter 5 begins.

Assignment: Read Chapter 4, Section 2 (How Does Culture Change?) p. 97-100 and complete the study guide

Science 7

Today some classes had a presentation from the Guidance Department, while other classes had a chance to work on their flying contraptions. There are some very interesting designs so far!

Yesterday the students received GRS 2.2, and it was due for today. However, due to our presentations and lab, we will not go over them until Monday.

No homework for tonight, besides bringing in any/all material they want to use for the flying contraption :)

Algebra

Lesson 2.3, pages 82-85. Problems 16-64, 73-80, and quiz 1 1-20. Quiz tomorrow.

7th grade math

Lesson 2-3, pages 67-68. Problems 12-23 and 25-32.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-3 pages 74-75. Problems 10-29 and 35-41.

Science 8

We corrected our assignment due today and started a Density Lab (pg. 76 in text)

All students with missing/late work were RE-reminded...This is due Friday!

Chapter two test is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Literature 8

We continued to watched the movie "Charly" today.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 11: Larger-Smaller-Difference Word Problems
Assignment: Lesson 11 worksheet

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-8: The Metric System

Students are already somewhat familiar with the metric system thanks to Science class. Today, we reviewed the steps to take to convert measurements within the metric system.

Assignment: p. 40 #11-30

Social Studies 8

Chapter 3 Test scores were posted today. The actual tests will be handed back once all students have completed them.

Today we reviewed and discussed Chapter 4, Section 1 about culture. Culture involves characteristics such as religion and language and is learned from family and friends through observation or direct teaching.

Students were made aware that beginning with Chapter 5, all study guides and overhead worksheets will be checked for a grade at least once per chapter. This is a pass/fail grade - students who have all notes completed will receive 100%. Notes that are incomplete will receive a zero (0). There will be no "almost" score.

Assignment: All Late Work should be completed and submitted for Progress Report Grades. Complete the Chapter 4 Map/Graph worksheets dealing with early cultural centers of the world, and adherents of the 5 main world religions.

Applied Math 7

Test 2 today!
No homework.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-7: Sequences (continued...)
Corrections were made to yesterday's assignment.
We reveiwed the different kinds of sequences and how to figure out the pattern.
Assignment: 1-7 Study Guide/Practice Worksheet

Health 7

Students were introduced to passive, assertive and aggressive communication styles today. We also discussed ways to resolve conflict and did some role-playing in class.
No homework.

Health 8

Today (9/30 & 10/1) students participated in an aerobic workout. During the workout, they took their pulse every five mintues and recorded their heart rates on a handout. Students are to graph the data they collected to analyze what happened to their heart rate during the activity and to see if they kept their heart rate in their target heart rate zone.
The handout is due Thursday/Friday.

Social Studies 8

Chapter 3 Test!!

This test will be the last grade entered in the grade book before progress reports. There are many students who did not take the test today due to absences. These students will need to make up the test by Friday outside of class (lunch, before or after school, or study hall).

Class time after the test was to be used to complete and submit any missing work from Chapter 3.

Assignment: Read Chapter 4, People and Culture: Section 1 - What is Culture? (p. 86-95) and complete the Study Guide.

Applied Math 7

Test 2 Review
Assignment: Study for Test 2 tomorrow!

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-7: Sequences

Assignment: p. 36 #12-25 and #28-36

Literature 8

Today we reviewed the short story "Flowers for Algernon". Each student filled in a story map and was assigned questions from page 74 (a-e).
Quiz on part II is tomorrow...we will then begin watching the movie.

Science 8

Today we corrected our metric practice sheet and had some extra conversion practice playing Metric War card game.
Quiz chapter 2 is tomorrow...all worksheets are allowed as notes.

I will be gone at a conference tomorrow...all students should plan on taking the quiz as it doesn't cover any new information. Students can expect an assignment tomorrow after the quiz and should be on their best behavior.

Algebra

Lesson 2.1, pages 67-69. Problems 28-52 even and 54-78 all.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 2-2, pages 62-63. Problems 5-6, 8-13, 15-22.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-2, pages 69-70. Problems 12-33 and 37-41.

Social Studies 8

Reviewed for the Chapter 3 Test tomorrow!

Assignment: Complete the Chapter 3 Review (p. 84 #1-25), Chapter 3 Vocabulary Worksheet, and practice extended responses for the test tomorrow.

There will be 2 extended response questions on the test. Four possibilities for questions are

1. What factors affect population distribution?

2. How can studying government, geography, and history help people from different regions to understand each other?

3. What evidence have you seen of cultural diversity in the United States?

4. Is the United States a developed or developing country? Explain.

Study your reading study guides and overhead worksheets for the test tomorrow!!

Science 8

All M-n-M data is due today. I provided today as a work day for those students who were not completed with all of their work. A metric practice assignment was also given for homework.

6th hour was interrupted by an assembly so they were given until Tuesday to complete all graphs. The metric measurement assignment is still due on Tuesday for them as well.

Literature 8

We read most of Part II of "Flowers for Algernon" in class. The students were asked to finish reading it for Tuesday.

Health 7

Students were introduced to "I-messages" . Each student received a worksheet with several situations in which they had to write an "I-message" as a response to handling anger. Students were challenged to use an "I-message" before the next class period when they are confronted with a situation that makes them angry.
Students were given two extra-credit puzzles to work on in class.

Health 8

REad pp. 98-102. Students received an extra credit worksheet with two puzzles, one dealing with the muscles and the other with the skeletal system.
Students should continues studying all notes and diagrams.

Science 7

Students began to brainstorm and come up with various ideas of creating a flying contraption (like a kite), that can sustain flight. Students are in groups, free to bring in any "junk" from home. I DO NOT want students to go and buy materials, this is an opportunity for them to use what material they have to create. There will be no fire, fireworks, fuse lighting, etc. Students must work with group at school, no pre-constructed materials unless ok'd by me.
We will not only try flight but also to take wind measurements with our creations. The imagination is key in this project :)

Algebra

No homework. Went assembly on internet safety.

7th Grade Math

Lesson2-1, pages 56-57. Problems 8-14 and 16-18.

Applied Math 7

Internet Safety Assembly during 6th hour today.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-1, page 65. Problems 14-40.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-6 Continued
Corrected Friday's assignment and reviewed the properties used in Algebra.
Assignment: 1-6 study guide/practice worksheet

Social Studies 8

Reviewed Chapter 3 for the test on Wednesday, and discussed the 5 main different types of governments in the world today - Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Oligarchy, and Communism.

Assignment: Chapter 3 Outline Map/Graph Skills. The Chapter 3 Review on p. 84 is due Wednesday, but may be turned in early if completed.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts in Addition and Subtraction.

Corrected yesterday's assignment.

No homework!! Have a great weekend!

Applied Math 8

Basic Facts in Multiplication and Division.

Corrected yesterday's assignment.

Today's assignment: p. 33 #43-57

Science 7

Students received their tests back, but only to see his/her score, as they need to hand them back in before they left today since all test have not been taken. Students who received a 75% or below are to answer the questions on pgs. 31 and 32 - problems 1-25 as homework. It is due on MONDAY.

We watched the beginning of Planet Earth by the BBC. This is an extraordinary series that we will be watching throughout the year.

Have a great weekend, enjoy the outdoors, and make good choices!

Social Studies 8

Reviewed the different types of economies and resources.
Assignment: Read Section 4 (p. 79-82) about different types of governments around the world.
Complete the Study Guide for this section.
Students were made aware that the Chapter 3 Review on p. 84 (#1-25) will be due next Wednesday. Extra class time should be used to complete this.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 10 - "Some Went Away" word problems.
Assignment: Problem Set 10 Worksheet for use with the book.

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Tests were handed back today.
Lesson 1-6: Algebra Properties
Assignment: p. 32 #11-30

Science 7

Students took their test on the Atmosphere. The tests will be graded by tomorrow, but can't go home until everyone has taken the test.

No homework

Literature 8

We read/completed Part I of Flowers for Algernon. Questions on Page 61 a-d and #5 are due Friday.

Science 8

We turned in our graph review worksheet today and collected our M-n-M data! YUM!
Each student needs to have 4 products turned in on Monday. A data chart, Bar, Line and Pie graph showing the results from their candy sample. Friday is a work day to complete the lab.

Social Studies 8

Review of Chapter 3 Sections 1 and 2 - Human Geography.

Assignment: Read Section 3 (p. 73-77) about resources and economies and complete the study guide.

The Chapter 3 Test will be next Wednesday.

Algebra

Started chapter one test today. Students will finish them tomorrow.

Literature 8

We continued "Flowers for Algernon" Progress report 3-6. Pages 47-51

7th Grade

Took quiz today and students worked on their practice test. The pre-tests were handed back, make sure your child uses it to study for the test tomorrow. Notes are graded tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Took quiz today and worked on the practice test. Students were given back their pre-test, make sure they use them to study for the test tomorrow. Notes are graded tomorrow.

Science 8

Today we discussed the ease of transition between metric units. We also reviewed graphs. Tomorrow we will start our M-n-M lab.

Applied Math 8

Corrected yesterday's assignment.
Chapter 1 Mid-Chapter Test today!
No homework.

Today, most classes reviewed for our upcoming test tomorrow on Chapter 1. Each student had his/her own atmosphere bingo card.

Some classes, in addition, also finished up on their group stations/labs from yesterday.

Homework is to STUDY, STUDY, STUDY for your test on Chapter 1 tomorrow!!!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 9 - "Some and Some More" Word Problems
Assignment: Problem Set 9 worksheet - remember, not all problems for the problem set are on the worksheet, so you will need to use your book as well.

Social Studies 8

Review of Section 2 - discussed push and pull factors for migration.

Assignment: Read and complete the 2-sided worksheet about the UN and the European Union (EU) No Textbook Required.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 8: Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Fractions

Assignment: Problem Set 8: #1-19, 29-30

Applied Math 8

Reviewed Lesson1-5: Equations and corrected yesterday's assignment.

Today's assignment: Study Guide/Practice Worksheet

Chapter 1 Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow! Make sure you know the 4 steps for Problem Solving!

Algebra

Students need to finish up their chapter test homework. Chapter 1 test tomorrow along with a note grade.

Science 7

Today we talked about pollution, the burning of fossil fuels, types of smog, and alternatives.

Students also worked in groups to describe and define various topics that we have studied and will be on the test.

Remember...test on THURSDAY!

Literature 8

We discussed "foreshadowing" in literature and began reading "Flowers for Algernon". This is a short story in our Literature Textbook based on the novel by Daniel Keyes.

Science 8

We corrected our assignment due today and began some conversion problems. A conversion worksheet was assigned for independent practice. A helpful link is attached to check answers.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/length.htm

Social Studies 8

Students provided information to consruct a chart on the board about the economic sectors that Grandpas and Grandmas, and Moms and Dads have or currently work in. Students compared the graphs to see how the economy has been changing or SHIFTING.

We viewed a 7 minute video called "Shift Happens" that discussed how the population is different in different areas of the world, how the economy is changing due to technological advances, and other facts about the world today that help to put the importance of preparing for a role in a global community into perspective.

Assignment: Read Chapter 3, Section 2 (p. 67-71) and complete the cherry colored study guide.

7th Grade Math

Homework: Chapter 1 Study Guide and Review. Pages 46-48. Problems 6-60. Quiz tomorrow, chapter 1 test on Thursday, notes due on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Homework: Chapter 1 Study Guide and Review. Pages 54-56, problems 11-58. Quiz tomorrow on lessons 1-6-1-9. Chapter 1 test on Thursday. Notes due on Thursday.

Literature 8

Today we discussed "Flashbacks".
All worked was passed out and grades are up to date.

Science 8

We began measurement in Chapter 2. The students were assigned a note packet to prepare them for an upcoming lab. Current grades were also recorded in the agenda.

Science 7

We finished taking the last of our notes on the "layers of the atmosphere". Additionally, students read in groups section 1.4 and answered the Key Terms/Concepts. If they were not done in class (which they were given time to do), then it is homework and due tomorrow.

***Remember that there is a test on THURSDAY 9/25/08!

E.C for the coffee filter is due by tomorrow and the atmosphere poster by Thursday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 7: Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Assignment: Problem Set 7 #1-20 and #30

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-5: Algebra -Equations

Assignment: p. 26-27 #14-40 and #48-58

Social Studies 8

Today we reviewed Section 1 - Population Geography. We discussed how the economy is related to populations and resources available. We also discussed the four main sectors of economies around the world.

Assignment: No Textbook Needed - Economics/Math Worksheet. For the Math side, students will calculate population densities for 8 countries - divide the population by the area - then graph the results in a bar graph. For the Economics side, students will need to find the jobs that their parents and grandparents have/had and then catagorize them into primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary services. We will discuss the results in class tomorrow. The purpose is to see if the economy in our area has changed over time.