Pre-Algebra

Homework: Page 624, Lesson 4-1. Problems 1-20. Lesson 4-2, problems 1-7. Extra-credit due on Friday.

7th Grade Math

Homework: Page 572, Lesson 4-2. Problems 1-30. Check your solutions. Extra-credit due on Friday.

Social Studies 8

Today we reviewed Chapter 9, Section 3: Colombia and Venezuela as well as reviewing Sections 1 and 2 for the quiz on Monday.
Students were given back their Chapter 9 maps and we went over the places on the quiz using the new overhead. The Chapter 9 Map Quiz and Note Check are on Friday.
Assignment: Read Sections 4-5 (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and the Southern Cone) and complete the notes. Study all notes and the Chapter 9 map for upcoming quizzes!

Science 7

We are starting a new chapter today...as well as using a new book! We are now studying about the Earth's surface. We're reading section 1.1 today in class and discussing the main ideas and terms.

We will be talking about topography (elevation, relief) and land forms/regions (plains, plateaus, and mountain)

Social Studies 7

We are continuing to review for our upcoming test on Friday 12/5/08. Today students will begin a new review on Sociology.
Yesterday students received information in regards to options for this units "projects". They are not mandatory, but are needed in order to gain an A in the class. These projects are due this Friday.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 31- Multiples and Least Common Multiple
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 31 Worksheet

Algebra

Lesson 4.1, pages 206-208. Problems 14-26 even, 27-31 all, 35-38 all and 42-52 even.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 4-2, pages 158-159. Problems 4-38.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 4-2, pages 163-164. Problems 7-18 and 20-24.

Science 8

Introduction to Mendel and the many vocabulary terms used in chapter three. The students were given a reading and 15 questions to answer for tomorrows homework.

Literature 8

A review of novels occurred today with a selection made!
"The Red Badge of Courage" by: Stephen Crane
We will start the novel tomorrow.

Health 7

Students learned about inhalant abuse in class today. Ways to protect yourself against toxic chemicals was discussed.

Health 8

Students handed in their food log and graphs today. Suggestions for diet improvements are due on Thursday.
Students also completed their Nutrition Unit test in class today.

All should continue working on their semester health goal.

Applied Math 8

Today we corrected the 3-1 Packet (from last week Monday!) then moved on to Lesson 3-2: Comparing and Ordering Integers
Assignment: p. 110-111 #5-31 (#5-10 were done together in class)

Language Arts - 8 (12/2-12/5)

This week in language arts the vocabulary schedule will be different. The packet will be due Thursday, December 4th, and the quiz will be on Friday, December 5th.

Friday we will go to the library after the quiz, so make sure to bring your library books because they are due on the 5th!

This week we are beginning a unit on nonverbal communication. We will be learning the importance of posture, facial expressions, body language and vocal cues. The students will be doing group pantomines this week and other activities to enhance their understanding of nonverbal communication. The final assessment for this unit will begin next week and it will involve a nonverbal speech where students individually read a monologue.

Essays were due November 25th, but there are still a few who need to turn in their paper. Major assignments go down one letter grade for every day late.

Social Studies 8

Today we reviewed Chapter 9 (Middle America and Spanish-Speaking South America) Sections 1 and 2 about Central America and the Caribbean. The Chapter 9 schedule is on the board - the map quiz and note check will be on Friday, and the Chapter 9 quiz on Monday. Students are reminded to review their notes and maps daily.

In class work: Complete the Chapter 9 map and TURN IN before you leave

Assignment: Read Section 3 (273-277) about Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador and complete the notes.

Health 7

Students learned about inhalant abuse in class today. Ways to protect yourself against toxic chemicals was discussed.

No homework. Have a great Thanksgiving! Don't gobble too much.

Health 8

Students worked in computer lab on food graphs for their nutrition project. Students can access information at www.mypyramid.gov .
Graphs should have been completed today. Suggestions for improving the diet, along with the food diary and graphs are due on 12/2.
Students should also continue working on their semester health goal and tracking their progress in their journals.
Don't forget Nutrition Unit test on 12/2. It will be an open notes/book test, so please have all materials organized and with you in class on Tuesday. You will not be permitted to go to your locker to retrieve materials.

Science 8

"Mandatory" extra credit for all students not attending the honor roll trip!
Have a great break!

Literature 8

We read "Frankenstein" in a play form during first hour. Second hour had "mandatory"extra credit due to the honor roll trip. Have a great Thanksgiving break.

Health 7

Students worked on refusal skills in situations where there is group pressure to use.
Students who did not complete the Peer Pressure Interview with a parent should get that done and turned in.

Health 8

Students worked in computer lab on food graphs for their nutrition project. Students can access information at www.mypyramid.gov . Graphs should be completed by 12/1.

Students should also continue working on semester health goal and tracking their progress in their journals.

Don't forget Nutrition Unit test on 12/1. It will be an open notes/book test, so please have all materials organized and with you in class on Monday. You will not be permitted to go to your locker to retrieve materials.

Science 7

We have completed our Precipitation/Storms unit, so the students are watching the movie Twister. The movie brings up some great points of conversation, especially (so far) when they are talking about the Fujita scale, the diameter of various tornadoes and precipitation that may accompany the storm.

Social Studies 7

We have been discussing Unit 4, Sociology for the past few weeks. Today, students began a series of different reviews for an upcoming test. This assignment was done in class. Quite a few students completed the worksheet, those that did not finish will be given some time to complete the assignment before we discuss it as a class.

Language Arts - 8 (11/24-11/25)

Today was the last day in the lab to type the final copy of the essay. Tomorrow is the day to turn in your paper and receive full credit. Make sure you hand me your paper personally either before or after school since we will not have normal class periods due to the field trip.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Science 8

All chapter two quizzes were returned. We will not be taking a chapter two test. We will continue our study of cells, particularly our genetic traits and DNA on Monday. We watched an introductory movie "Genes and Chromosomes" today. No homework!
The honor roll trip is scheduled for tomorrow...no science classes.

Literature 8

We reviewed the two movies and our last book, And Then There Were None. The students worked in learning teams to list similarities and differences between the book and both movies.
No homework

Algebra

Chapter three test and note grade. No homework.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 4-1, page 152. Problems 10-28 and 30-35. Honor roll trip tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 4-1, page 158-159. Problems 10-33 and 36-42. Honor roll trip tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Corrected and collected the Test 6 reviews.
Test 6
No homework!

Applied Math 8

We reviewed Lesson 3-1: Integers and Absolute Value. Then we corrected #4-33 and 37-40 - students can correct missed problems before submitting for a final grade.
Assignment: 3-1 packet (more with integers and absolute value)

Social Studies 8

Chapter 8 Quiz today. Students who were absent last Thursday did NOT take the quiz today - instead they made up their map quiz and worked on the Chapter 8 Review.
Assignment: Read Chapter 9 sections 1-2 (p. 252-265) and complete the notes.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 3 test and note grade today.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 3 test and note grade today.

Algebra

Chapter 3 Study Guide and Review, page 142. Problems 1-34. Chapter 3 test and note grade on Monday, 11/24.

Applied Math 7

Corrected Lesson 30
Assignment: Test 6 Review (the other form of the test!)

Applied Math 8

Lesson 3-1: Integers and Absolute Value
Assignment: p.106-107 #4-33 and #37-40

Science 8

Quiz on chapter two today. Hope you did well!

Literature 8

We finished the movie..."Clue"

Social Studies 8

Chapter 8 Map Quiz and Note Check
Chapter 8 Review Crossword Puzzle due at the end of the period.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 30: Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers
Assignment: Complete the Lesson 30 Worksheet for tomorrow

Science 8

We reviewed for the chapter two quiz tomorrow. All notes and vocabulary the students completed as an independent study assignment may be used as notes. We also completed the other cell lab.

Literature 8

Today we continued to watch our second mystery..."Clue".

Algebra

Lesson 3.8, pages 183-186. Problems 11-21, 23-38, and quiz 3 problems 1-12. Chapter 3 test on Monday.

7th Grade Math

Students took quiz. Homework is Practice test form D. Chapter 3 test tomorrow with note grade.

Pre-Algebra

Students took quiz. Homework is Practice test C. Chapter 3 test tomoorw with note grade.

Science 7

Took our test on Water in the Atmosphere, Precipitation, and Storms.

No Homework!!

Social Studies 7

Today we watched an informational video on the influences of Germany and German immigrants.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 2 Test
Extra Credit was available today for students with NO missing work - p. 105
For students with missing work - today is an AMNESTY DAY - meaning that any late work turned in today will not lose percentage points for being late.

Social Studies 8

Today we discussed Chapter 8, Section 3 and reviewed all of Chapter 8 for the Quiz on Monday. We reviewed the Chapter 7 material that will be on the Unit Test. We discussed and reviewed features that will be on the Mexico Map Quiz TOMORROW. The last half of the period was given for students to make sure their notes were complete for the note check tomorrow and to study for the map quiz and the chapter 8 quiz.

Science 7

Today students reviewed for the TEST TOMORROW.
Water in the Atmosphere, Precipitation, and Storms

Science 8

Today we discussed the chromatography lab and DNA origami. A plant cell and animal cell observation lab was started as well. Tomorrow we will finish up the "cell" labs and review for the chapter two quiz on Thursday!(quiz moved from Wednesday)

Literature 8

We finished "And Then There Were None" movie today. We started another mystery movie as a comparison. "Clue"

Applied Math 7

Lesson 29: Dividing Fractions
Assignment: Corrections to LEsson 28 are due today - Lesson 29 worksheet is due tomorrow.

Health 7

Students learned what internal pressure is and refusal skills for handling internal pressure. If handout is not finished in class, it should be completed for homework.

Health 8

Students took notes on health risks of being over and under weight. After students were given time in class to work on converting the food they ate (from their food log entries) to servings and food groups. If students did not finish converting in class, this must be done outside of class and is due 11/20.

Nutrition Unit test is on Nov 25.

11/25 comparison graphs for actual servings eaten compared to the recommended daily servings are also due.

Applied Math 8

Students were given the entire period to complete the Chapter 2 Review. This review is due at the end of the hour. Students were also encouraged to complete and submit missing work to help raise their grades.
Chapter 2 Test is tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Today we discussed the content from Chapter 7 that will be on the Unit Test (after Chapter 10). Students were encouraged to write this content down, rather than trying to remember it all in their heads. We also discussed Chapter 8 (Mexico) Sections 1-2. Students were given back the Chapter 7 Quizzes - the average grade was in the C range - a little disappointing considering that we go over the questions on the quiz every day in class.
Assignment: Students were to complete and hand in the Chapter 8 map of Mexico. If this is not turned in by the end of the hour it will be counted as late. Students were also assigned to read Section 3 and complete the notes for tomorrow. If Section 3 is not completed in class today, there should be time tomorrow to finish up.
Reminders: The Map Quiz and Note Check are on Thursday. The Chapter 8 Quiz is on Monday.

Health 7

Students watched a video on refusal skills and then performed skits demonstrating refusal skills.

Assignment:
Complete the Peer Pressure Parent Interview. NO information obtained from interview will be shared in class.

Health 8

Students took notes on the energy balance equation today in class. Students must complete Burn those Calories for homework.

Science 8

Chromatography lab and DNA origami were finished up today.

A quiz on chapter two is scheduled for Wednesday...all notes allowed!

Literature 8

The movie continues...

Algebra

Lesson 3.7, pages 177-178. Problems 11-35 and 40-44.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 3-7, pages 140-141. Problems 11-36 and 40-49. Quiz Wednesday, test and notes on Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 3-6, pages 144-145. Problems 10-23 and 26-30. Quiz Wednesday, test and notes on Thursday.

Science 7

We began reviewing for our test on Wednesday. The students worked with a partner on a review sheet that encompasses all three sections that the test will be on. This assignment is due tomorrow, but most students finished in the class time provided.

Social Studies 7

To continue with our Sociology Unit, the students worked on an in class assignment with a partner ( a crossword puzzle).

Applied Math 7

Reducing Fractions, Part 2
Assignment: complete the Lesson 28 worksheet
Grade sheets for 2nd quarter were posted.

Applied Math 8

2-8 Packet due at the end of class today.
Review for Chapter 2 Test, in book p. 96-98 due at the end of class tomorrow (Tuesday)
Grade Sheets for 2nd Quarter were posted

Social Studies 8

Today grade sheets were posted with 2nd quarter grades - any missing assignment (be it late or due to an absence) is being recorded as a 0 (zero) until it is turned in. Students can bring their grades up by turning in these assignments. This way, students have a more realistic view of their grade should they choose not to turn something in.
Today was the Chapter 7 quiz.
Assignment: Read Chapter 8, Sections 1-2 (p. 231-243) and complete the note packet

Language Arts - 8 (11/17-11/20)

This week we will be in the computer lab typing our essay that we have already outlined. The rough draft is due by the end of the hour Wednesday, and the peer-editted copy is due Thursday. After corrections are made, the essay is due by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 25th.

Science 7

The assignment from yesterday was collected (#13-22) - then we took our knowledge to the computer lab! Students viewed information from http://www.weatherwizkids.com/, where it talked about all of the subjects that we are learning about. It also took them to various links to see how a hurricane is tracked, the # of tornadoes in a certain area, various clouds and more! A student brought in this website and it was great! We also looked at the storm chasers website. There it showed the formation of a tornado (the kids got to form their own) and pictures of the damage caused.

Just a friendly reminder that the next test will be on Wednesday (11/19/08). I've had it on my board and have been telling the kids all week - I've just forgotten to post it. Sorry!

Have a great weekend...Make Good Choices :)

Applied Math 7

Lesson 27: Reciprocals
Assignment: Complete Problem Set 27 using the worksheet guide. This is due Monday.

Applied Math 8

Today we went over Lesson 2-8: Misleading Statistics. Students were given an in-class assignment (due at the end of the hour) of #3-13. We completed #3-8 as a class, and each student needed to complete #9-13 independently.
Students were made aware of the Chapter 2 Test coming up next Wednesday. A list of skills needed for the test were posted on the board.

Algebra

Students took a quiz. Homework, Practice B lesson 3.6 worksheet. Problems 1-32.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 3-5 and 3-6 on page 571. 3-5 problems 1-27, show your work. 3-6 problems 1-28 use the odd/even rule and show your work on the algebra problems.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 3-5, pages 139-140. Problems 8-19 and 21-29.

Science 8

All Independent Study work is due today. Students who were completed did a chromatography lab and DNA origami.

Literature 8

We began watching "And Then There Were None" today.

Social Studies 8

Lots to do in Social Studies today! First - Mexico/Latin America/South America MAP QUIZ. Students should have been studying over testing this week. We also had the Chapter 7 note check, and reviewed for the Chapter 7 QUIZ which is on Monday. Finally, students were to complete the Chapter 7 review activity and turn it in during class. Reviews not turned in today will be counted as late.
Over the weekend: STUDY for the Chapter 7 QUIZ on Monday!

Algebra

Lesson 3.6 Part 2. Problems 48-53, 66-71 and quiz 2 1-12. Quiz tomorrow.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 3.6, pages 136-137. Problems 14-48 and 50-60.

Pre-Algebra

WKCE testing. No homework.

Science 7

We watched an episode (or part of an episode) of Storm Chasers from the Discovery Channel. It's a great show that talks about the power and language of tornadoes - just like we're doing in class. Today they were able to see baseball size hail fall and the impact of tornadoes!

For tomorrow, # 13 - 22 are due.

Social Studies 7

Students took a quiz on Sociology. They were allowed to use their notes for the quiz.

Social Studies 7

Students took a quiz on Sociology. They were allowed to use their notes for the quiz.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 26: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Assignment: p. 124 a-f (the practice problems) and p. 636 - the supplemental problems for Lesson 26 - #1-12

Applied Math 8

Today students got more practice with bar graphs and histograms.
Assignment: Complete the 2-7 Packet due tomorrow

English/Literature 7

English -
We will be discussing the first poem we are going to write: Acrostic poetry.
Students need to turn in vocabulary #1 - 7 review tomorrow before their short quiz.

Literature -
We have begun breaking down plot using children's books. Yesterday we had a great time with the "Sneetches." We are using the children's books so we can get the hang of it before we move on to a full novel.
Students need to complete their House on Mango Street final project by Monday, November 17th.

Social Studies 8

No classes today - LAST day of WKCE tests (yay!)
Remember, the note check and the map quiz are tomorrow!

Science 7

We started reading and discussing Chapter 3, section 2 - Storms. We read through the section today and had some great personal stories shared in our discussions! The students started an assignment in class, they are to finish questions 1-12 for tomorrow.

Social Studies 7

Today, we finished reading and discussing Unit 4 of Sociology. We also corrected the remaining reading sheet in class. The students began making corrections to the reading sheets.

Algebra

Lesson 3.6 Part 1, pages 169-170. Problems 14-43.

Applied Math 7

Our Fraction review continues... today we corrected the green packet from yesterday and reviewed finding equivalent fractions (multiply by a fraction equivalent to 1 - same number on the top and the bottom).
Assignment: Complete the Blue review packet for tormorrow

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-7: Bar Graphs and Historgrams
Assignment: Lesson 2-7 #3-13

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-7: Bar Graphs and Historgrams
Assignment: Lesson 2-7 #3-13

Pre-Algebra

WKCE testing, no homework. 7th graders had a study hall.

7th Grade Homework

Lesson 3-5, pages 130-131. Problems 12-48 and 54-60.

Social Studies 8

No classes today - more WKCE testing. Rememeber the map quiz is on Friday!