Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 9-3, pages 432-433. Problems3-13 and 17-21. Page 637 and 638 Lessons 9-1 thru 9-3.
Social Studies 8
Students worked in their groups to create flyers advertising and explaining the Wilmot Proviso and Popular Sovreignty --> Would slavery be allowed in the new territories of the United States, and if so, how would it be decided?
HOMEWORK: Read p. 478-479 for tomorrow
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Science 8
A Chapter two review took place today. I summarized the chapter and we then played Vocabulary Bingo.
The test is tomorrow. The students may use the vocabulary terms they defined on the test as notes.
I also provided an optional extra credit assignment: Pgs. 69-70 (1-21). This will help them review the chapter too!
The test is tomorrow. The students may use the vocabulary terms they defined on the test as notes.
I also provided an optional extra credit assignment: Pgs. 69-70 (1-21). This will help them review the chapter too!
Literature 8
We began "And Then There Were None" today. Each student was given a character chart to keep pace with the story and events as they occur.
HOMEWORK: Read the rest of chapter 1 and fill in the character names.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-7: Least Common Multiple (LCM). We learned two methods for this... either is fine as long as work is shown.
Assignment: p. 225-226 #4-20 AND p. 576 #1-28 for Lesson 5-7
Assignment: p. 225-226 #4-20 AND p. 576 #1-28 for Lesson 5-7
Health 7
Students worked on a review sheet and studied for their Communication Unit Test on Wednesday (B-day) and Thursday (A-day).
Social Studies 8
Today students worked in groups to create mini-posters that compare and contrast the economies, populations, and military advantages/disadvantages of the North and the South prior to the Civil War.
Assignment: Read p. 476 - 477 and be able to EXPLAIN the Wilmont Proviso and Popular Sovreignty
Monday, February 23, 2009
Science 8
All Microbe work was due at the start of class..no exceptions. We corrected our individual work. Making a Bingo Card for tomorrows review game was our homework.
Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY!!!
The key terms defined for this chapter are allowed as notes on this test.
Chapter two test is on WEDNESDAY!!!
The key terms defined for this chapter are allowed as notes on this test.
Literature 8
Novel Choice today.
Students paired up to write a quick book review. Each group shared and a vote was held. "And Then There Were None" -Agatha Christie, was chosen as our first class book.
Health 8
We made corrections to the Body's Transport System & A Closer Look at Blood Vessels handouts.
Test on Wednesday. Students will have to identify muscles and bones on the test. Test will cover pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89 in the text.
Test on Wednesday. Students will have to identify muscles and bones on the test. Test will cover pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89 in the text.
Social Studies 8
Students were given the entire period to read Chapters 12-13. These chapters give information about the North and the South before the Civil War. Students needed to complete a graphic organizer for each chapter which will prepare them for tomorrow's activity of contrasting the North and South.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Social Studies 8
Presentations were completed today. Hours that finished early got a head start on reading through Chapters 12 (the North) and 13 (the South) in order to compare and contrast the regions. There will be class time for this on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Health 7
Students took notes on alternatives to conflict and the seven steps to problem solving. Students were to apply the seven steps of problem solving to an recent conflict. This should be in writing and is due next Monday.
Health 8
Students finished reading about the cardiovascular system and were to complete study guides for both reading sections: pp. 78-84 and pp. 85-89.
Students will have a test next week,Wednesday, covering the skeletal system, muscular system and cardiovascular system. I encourage students to start studying this weekend.
In text, pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89. Students will need to identify muscles and bones on their test.
Students will have a test next week,Wednesday, covering the skeletal system, muscular system and cardiovascular system. I encourage students to start studying this weekend.
In text, pp. 12-19, 24-28, 78-89. Students will need to identify muscles and bones on their test.
7th Grade Math
Chapter 6 study guide and review. Page 278-280. Problems 8-68 even. Test and notes tomorrow.
Science 8
We were in the computer lab today. Tomorrow marks our last work day.
All individual and partner work is due on Monday!
The chapter 2 test will be on Wednesday next week...Feb. 25th
All individual and partner work is due on Monday!
The chapter 2 test will be on Wednesday next week...Feb. 25th
Literature 8
We reviewed the movie 'Charly' and took the test for "Flowers for Algernon"
No homework!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Health 8
Students took a pop quiz on muscles and bones identification today. Students are to finish reading pp. 78-84 on the cardiovascular system.
Health goal journals are due on Friday. Accountability partners must sign questionnaire for credit to be given.
Health goal journals are due on Friday. Accountability partners must sign questionnaire for credit to be given.
Health 7
We wrapped up anger management today and discussed three different communication styles. Students should be able to identify behaviors characteristic of each of the communication styles.
Algebra
Lesson 6.7 Part 2. Pages 379-380. Problems 25-28, 31-32 and 40-50 even. Quiz 1, problems 1-9. Test and notes on Friday.
7th Grade Math
Lesson 6-9. Pages 276-277. Problems 4-23 and 29-31. Quiz tomorrow. Test and notes on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 7 Study Guide and Review. Pages 363-366. Problems 10-45. Quiz tomorrow. Test and notes on Friday.
Social Studies 8
Final day working in groups to complete poster/presentation projects. Presentations begin tomorrow!
Science 8
Work time continued. Today we had time to research in the computer lab.
See Mondays' blog for a listing of work.
See Mondays' blog for a listing of work.
Literature 8
We continued our movie today... The test on "Flowers for Algernon" has been moved to Thursday.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7th Grade Math
Lesson 6-8. Pages 272-273. Problems 8-28 and 33-39. Quiz on Thursday. Test and notes on Friday.
Science 7
We continued to work on The Force of Moving Water and the topic of Glaciers. Tomorrow students have a glacier GRS due.
The test for Chapter 3 will be on Monday March 2nd.
The test for Chapter 3 will be on Monday March 2nd.
Social Studies 7
We continued in the IMC today. The students will continue to work in the IMC the remainder of the week. We are looking to have a rough draft of an inspiration outline completed at the end of either Language Arts or Social Studies tomorrow.
Health 7
Students took some notes on anger management and 3 other communication styles: assertive, passive and aggressive. Students should be able to identify and give an example of each.
Health 8
Students took a pop quiz on the muscles and bones.
Health goal journals were handed back to those who turned them in. They do count as a test grade so I encourage others to get theirs in. Please check through Parent Access to see if your child has turned theirs in.
We read pp. 78-84 in the text: The Cardiovascular system.
Health goal journals were handed back to those who turned them in. They do count as a test grade so I encourage others to get theirs in. Please check through Parent Access to see if your child has turned theirs in.
We read pp. 78-84 in the text: The Cardiovascular system.
Social Studies 8
Group work continues on U.S. History Presentation/Poster projects
Assignment: Make sure images for posters are retrieved tonight. Presentations start on Thursday!
Assignment: Make sure images for posters are retrieved tonight. Presentations start on Thursday!
Science 8
Microbe Work:
Partner and independent work continues...See Mondays' blog.
Wednesday & Thursday is Computer lab time.
The last workday is Friday.
Partner and independent work continues...See Mondays' blog.
Wednesday & Thursday is Computer lab time.
The last workday is Friday.
Literature 8
We continued our movie based on the story "Flowers for Algernon"
The movie should finish tomorrow and be followed by the test.
The movie should finish tomorrow and be followed by the test.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Science 8
Microbe Work:
Students were assigned independent work and partner work studying Bacteria & Viruses.
All week will be dedicated to completing this work
Independent Work
Virus Packet
Bacteria Packet
Vocabulary List AND Page 68 Key terms defined
Partner Work
Choose 2 of the following...
3-D model of virus & bacteria
Micro-slide lab & computer simulation
Bacteria lab
Research a Childhood disease
Students were assigned independent work and partner work studying Bacteria & Viruses.
All week will be dedicated to completing this work
Independent Work
Virus Packet
Bacteria Packet
Vocabulary List AND Page 68 Key terms defined
Partner Work
Choose 2 of the following...
3-D model of virus & bacteria
Micro-slide lab & computer simulation
Bacteria lab
Research a Childhood disease
Science 7
Due to the Valentine's Day Dance, I did not see all science classes. The classes I did see continued to work on section3, The Force of Water. They began working on the GRS for the section.
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 5-4
Assignment: 5-4 Packet - Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow on Lessons 5-1 through 5-4
Assignment: 5-4 Packet - Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow on Lessons 5-1 through 5-4
Social Studies 8
3rd and 4th Hours Only - Students were assigned certain events or eras in American history to research with a group. Groups will make aposter and do a presentation to the class to teach their class about these important events between the American Revolution and the Civil War.
Health 7
Students learned about healthy ways to handle anger and how to use "I-statements". Complete worksheet (I-Messages & How Would You Handle Your Anger?) if not finished in class.
Health 8
Students went to the follwing website to use as a study tool for the skeletal and muscular systems until their unit test:
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification. Pop quizzes will be given periodically.
Students should turn their Health Goal journals in on Friday 2/20. A signature by their accountability partner is required for credit.
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification. Pop quizzes will be given periodically.
Students should turn their Health Goal journals in on Friday 2/20. A signature by their accountability partner is required for credit.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Health 7
Students learned about healthy ways to handle anger and how to use "I-statements".
Complete worksheet (I-Messages & How Would You Handle Your Anger?) if not finished in class.
Complete worksheet (I-Messages & How Would You Handle Your Anger?) if not finished in class.
Health 8
Students went to the follwing website to use as a study tool for the skeletal and muscular systems:
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification.
Students should also a hve handed in their Health Goal Journal.
A-day will turn their journals in on 12/20.
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/
Students can use the self tests and the timed tests on this website for bone and muscle identification.
Students should also a hve handed in their Health Goal Journal.
A-day will turn their journals in on 12/20.
Science 8
Our Chapter 2.1 review was corrected and discussed. We watched an educational video on Viruses.
No Homework!
No Homework!
Literature 8
We reviewed the story today prior to beginning the movie. The students are asked to make notes of differences found between the story and the movie.
No homework!
Social Studies 8
Students went to the computer lab to type their response papers. Only students with a rough draft were allowed to type. Students without rough drafts were still expected to hand write their response paper.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Science 7
We are completing our presentations on our water erosion lab - they turned out fantastic! We are also moving into the topics of the force of moving water and glaciers.
Social Studies 7
We are continuing with our in school social studies/language arts research project. We are in the IMC this week continuing to find research/information on each student's topic.
Algebra
Students finished their quiz. Homework was to finsh the extra-practice worksheet. Odds and story problems are extra credit.
Social Studies 8
Students finished evaluating data to support or undermine their hypotheses.
Assignment: Write a 1-2 page paper that answers the question "Why were the Americans able to defeat the British in the American Revolution?" Rough drafts are required to be able to type tomorrow.
Assignment: Write a 1-2 page paper that answers the question "Why were the Americans able to defeat the British in the American Revolution?" Rough drafts are required to be able to type tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
7th Grade Math
Fraction division worksheet packet. Enrichment page is extra credit. Test/quiz was handed back today. Students need to do corrections on them.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 7-7, page 350. Problems 9-22. Test/Quiz was handed back today. Students need to do corrections on them.
Literature 8
We corrected page 61 questions from Part I of "Flowers for Algernon"
We read up to progress report 13 today as well.
No Homework
Social Studies 8
Students worked in their groups to continue evalutating and discussing data on the battles of the Revolutionary War. Evidence was recorded as either supporting or undermining class hypotheses.
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