We finished the lecture about U.S. History from the Civil War to WWI today by talking about the Spanish American War and the Panama Canal. Students were then introduced to our project that will take us into spring break. Students were allowed to choose their own groups, or work individually to research and present any topic presented in the lecture. Students will give a more in-depth look at any of the topics addressed. Students are also allowe to choose their presentation method - examples were newscasts, talk shows, skits, or even interpretive dance. Students were encouraged to be as creative as possible when planning their presentations.
Tomorrow is the only day students will have in the computer lab for additional research. Thursday and Friday will be work days, and presentations will be next week.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Science 7
Students are continuing to work in their new groups. Each group was given a specific topic that they would become the experts on. The groups will present the information in the coming weeks (most after spring break). In order to explain and teach their topic, the students are creating a visual aid, a demonstration, a worksheet, a review and a quiz/test. Each student received a calendar that outlines when each aspect is to be turned in. We have been working all last week and will continue to do so. We were in the computer lab on Friday and today with one more scheduled day next week Monday.
Tomorrow the visual aid, demonstration write-up, and notes must be completed. On Friday, the worksheet and script will be turned in.
Tomorrow the visual aid, demonstration write-up, and notes must be completed. On Friday, the worksheet and script will be turned in.
Social Studies 7
Today those students that earned 80% or below on his/her test turned in the corrective packet today.
Students started a new Unit today - Geography. They had a pre-"test" on what they know about the continents/oceans around the world.
Students started a new Unit today - Geography. They had a pre-"test" on what they know about the continents/oceans around the world.
7th Grade Math
Lesson 8-5. Pages 356-357. Problems 11-25, 27-29 and 33-38. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 10-5, pages 494-495. Problems 12-42 and 47-51. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.
Science 8
The chapter 4 test was scheduled for today...I postponed it until tomorrow.
We had more time to review the chapter as a class and view fern spore cases today.
Don't waste this extra opportunity to study.
We had more time to review the chapter as a class and view fern spore cases today.
Don't waste this extra opportunity to study.
Literature 8
We finished the end of the movie 'And Then There Were None' today. A comparison of the book and movie was made.
The movie "Clue" continues our look into the mystery genre.
No homework
The movie "Clue" continues our look into the mystery genre.
No homework
Social Studies 8
Civil War - WWI continues.... today students learned about the Gilded Age (Political Corruption and Political Machines) and the Progressive Movement (Reforms, Temperance, and Women's Suffrage). No homework, but make sure you are keeping track of all your notes!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-8: Geometry - perimeter and area
Assignment: p. 272 #3-19 AND 579 (lesson 6-8) #1-13
Assignment: p. 272 #3-19 AND 579 (lesson 6-8) #1-13
Social Studies 8
Civil War - WWI lecture continued... today we focused on the second industrial revolution and immigration. No homework, have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Health 7
Students learned about refusal skills when subjected to peer pressure. Students performed skits to demonstrate refusal skills.
Assignment: Peer Pressure Parent interview.
Assignment: Peer Pressure Parent interview.
Social Studies 8
Lecture about Civil Wat to WWI continued... today students learned about the West - cattle and mining, the Transcontinental Railroad, moving Native Americans to reservations, and the Homestead Act.
Science 8
Showcases Completed today.
The chapter 4 test is scheduled for Monday March 30th. A review was assigned on Tuesday: Pages 131-132 (1-17) and page 133 (1-5) due on Friday. Defining the vocabulary terms for extra credit is also due on Friday! Make sure your Bingo card is ready for our review game tomorrow.
The chapter 4 test is scheduled for Monday March 30th. A review was assigned on Tuesday: Pages 131-132 (1-17) and page 133 (1-5) due on Friday. Defining the vocabulary terms for extra credit is also due on Friday! Make sure your Bingo card is ready for our review game tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Social Studies 8
All 8th graders participated in a Smart Board presentation during Social Studies Class time.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter practice test page 490. Problems 1-20. Lesson 10-4 ex. page 641, problems 2-30 evens. Mid-chapter test, quiz and notes tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Part 1 of Lecture about U.S History from the Civil War to WWI. Students should be practing taking notes... notes will be checked at the end of the lecture.
Health 7
Students worked on their anti-ads in class today. Detailing and coloring should be done outside of class. Ads are due on Wed. (B-day) and Thurs. (A-day).
Health 8
Reviewed for Fitness Unit test on Thursday ( A-day) & Friday (B-day). Test will cover the following:
Health Related Fitness Components note sheet
Skill Related Fitness Compnents note sheet
Exercise is Wise worksheet
F.I.T.T. notes- you will need to know how to calculate target heart rate zone
6 Principles of Training
Extra-Credit: Muscles & Bones Diagrams (on test) & Crossword Puzzle (due before test).
Exercise Plans due this week.
Health Related Fitness Components note sheet
Skill Related Fitness Compnents note sheet
Exercise is Wise worksheet
F.I.T.T. notes- you will need to know how to calculate target heart rate zone
6 Principles of Training
Extra-Credit: Muscles & Bones Diagrams (on test) & Crossword Puzzle (due before test).
Exercise Plans due this week.
Science 8
Chapter 4.4 review corrected. With Showcase due on Wednesday...the students will have until Friday to complete the chapter 4 review 1-17 on pages 131-132 and 1-5 on page 133. They should also make a vocabulary bingo card. The chapter four test will be on Monday March 30th.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 10-4, pages 486-487. Problems 10-26 even, 30-34 and 39-44. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Thursday.
Health 7
Students worked on their anti-ads in class today. Detailing and coloring should be done outside of class. Ads are due on Wed. (B-day) and Thurs. (A-day).
Health 8
Reviewed for Fitness Unit test on Thursday ( A-day) & Friday (B-day). Test will cover the following:
Health Related Fitness Components note sheet
Skill Related Fitness Compnents note sheet
F.I.T.T. notes- you will need to know how to calculate target heart rate zone
6 Principles of Training
Muscles & Bones Diagrams
Exercise Plans due this week.
Health Related Fitness Components note sheet
Skill Related Fitness Compnents note sheet
F.I.T.T. notes- you will need to know how to calculate target heart rate zone
6 Principles of Training
Muscles & Bones Diagrams
Exercise Plans due this week.
Science 8
We discussed possible "hypotheses" for Why Moss grows on the north side of trees?
Ferns, Club Moss and Horsetails 4.3 Notes and review assignment.
Extra time was allowed for working on extra credit/ choosing a showcase...etc.
SHOWCASE IS DUE WEDNESDAY!!! THIS IS A TEST GRADE!!!
Ferns, Club Moss and Horsetails 4.3 Notes and review assignment.
Extra time was allowed for working on extra credit/ choosing a showcase...etc.
SHOWCASE IS DUE WEDNESDAY!!! THIS IS A TEST GRADE!!!
Literature 8
Illustrations of "Deaths" are due today.
We also had a review activity to study for the book test tomorrow.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Pre-Algebra
Pages 640-641. Lesson 10-2, problems 2-30 even, check your solution. Lesson 10-3, problems 1-10. Test/quiz next week.
Literature 8
We have completed our story.
The students were assigned to illustrate each "murder" by drawing them in the appropriate setting.
Social Studies 8
Today was the last day to work on the Civil War Portrait (mini-biography) Assignment. These were due at the end of the hour. No homework.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Literature 8
Epilogue(s) were read. We are discovering the plan and execution of the crimes.
No homework!
Applied Math 8
Mid-Chapter Practice Test (p. 262 #1-20)
Assignment: STUDY for tomorrow's mid-chapter test!!
Assignment: STUDY for tomorrow's mid-chapter test!!
Social Studies 8
Day 2 of computer lab time. Students should have finished researching their Civil War person, and should have a handwritten rough draft to turn in with their final draft at the end of tomorrow's class.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Applied Math 8
We re-learned Lesson 6-5. Yesterday's assignments were due today at the end of the hour. Today's assignment is the 6-5 packet.
Social Studies 8
Students began work on the Civil War Portrait Assignment. This will result in a one-page mini biography about a person related to the Civil War. Each hour's projects will then be made into a book to share. Class time today and tomorrow will be spent researching the people and writing the rough draft. Final drafts are due Friday, at the end of the hour. Plagiarizing will not be accepted in any way, shape, or form. Students were made extremely aware of this today. ANY plagiarizing by students will result in a zero (0) grade.
Science 8
Photosynthesis POP QUIZ!
We also reviewed general "plant" characteristics and took a few notes on 4.3
A review sheet was assigned...although many finished in class.
SHOWCASE IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY!
We also reviewed general "plant" characteristics and took a few notes on 4.3
A review sheet was assigned...although many finished in class.
SHOWCASE IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY!
Health 8
Students read an article on Exercise and Sports Safety in class and need to complete the summary questions.
Students should continue working on their fitness plan which is due next week.
Final journal entry due on Friday. Students must have the Health Goal Project Summary Questions answered in their journal.
Students should continue working on their fitness plan which is due next week.
Final journal entry due on Friday. Students must have the Health Goal Project Summary Questions answered in their journal.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Science 8
We corrected the chapter 4.1 review assignment. Brief notes on photosynthesis as we covered this topic earlier in the year.
I assigned the students to illustrate photosynthesis showing they understand the process and where it takes place.
SHOWCASE IS DUE MARCH 25th
I assigned the students to illustrate photosynthesis showing they understand the process and where it takes place.
SHOWCASE IS DUE MARCH 25th
7th Grade Math
Chapter 7 Review. Pages 326-328. Problems 11-57. Be ready for quiz on Thursday. No class tomorrow due to field trip. Test and note grade on Friday.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-4: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers (No common denominators... yay!)
Assignment: p. 256-257 #4-34
Assignment: p. 256-257 #4-34
Social Studies 8
Students had the entire period to complete their Civil War Timelines. These were due at the end of the hour. Students who did not complete their timelines will need to figure out a time to complete and print them on their own. There is no more class time scheduled for this project.
Ms. Francoeur will be at a conference next Monday and Tuesday (March 16-17). Social Studies students will be viewing an A&E Biography on Abraham Lincoln and completing a study guide. This study guide will be graded, so what you put down is important. Obnoxious behavior when a sub is present will result in Ms. Francoeur's wrath upon her return....so be good! =)
Ms. Francoeur will be at a conference next Monday and Tuesday (March 16-17). Social Studies students will be viewing an A&E Biography on Abraham Lincoln and completing a study guide. This study guide will be graded, so what you put down is important. Obnoxious behavior when a sub is present will result in Ms. Francoeur's wrath upon her return....so be good! =)
Science 7
We are continuing with our discussion about JASON. We have been learning about right whales and the interferences of noise pollution and human involvment. Today the students began working in groups to design a PSA (Public Service Announcement) about a specific threatened or endangered animal. The student will be writing and script and preforming/taping their commercial. They may need to do brief research this weekend about their choosen animal.
As a reminder...
*Permission slips for JASON and Titanic are DUE MONDAY 3/16/09
*Sturgeon EC is due on Monday 3/16/09,
*Chapter 4 assignment is due on TUESDAY 3/17/09.
Have a great weekend!
As a reminder...
*Permission slips for JASON and Titanic are DUE MONDAY 3/16/09
*Sturgeon EC is due on Monday 3/16/09,
*Chapter 4 assignment is due on TUESDAY 3/17/09.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Science 7
Yesterday we began our sound lab outside. The students listened for ambient noises and discussed other possible variables that would interfere with their ability to hear the sounds. It was clear to the students that they had to listen harder for the whale sounds as compared to man-made sounds. Today we finished up our JASON Mission 5 readings.
As a reminder, sturgeon extra credit is due on Monday 3/16/09 as well as the permission slips.Social Studies 7
We are continuing in the history chapter. The students took notes on an outline and are completing their crossword puzzle for the chapter this week.
Science 8
We reviewed for the chapter 3 test on Friday. STUDY!
Reminders: All chapter 3 extra credit is due on Friday.
Showcase is due on Wednesday March 25!
Students and Parents: I will be out of the building on Friday and Monday. I will be unable to do my blog for those two days so...here it is!
Friday 3-13-09: Chapter 3 Test...extra credit available after the test/due Monday!
Monday 3-16-09: Read pages 104-111 and complete the review assignment/due Tuesday!
Reminders: All chapter 3 extra credit is due on Friday.
Showcase is due on Wednesday March 25!
Students and Parents: I will be out of the building on Friday and Monday. I will be unable to do my blog for those two days so...here it is!
Friday 3-13-09: Chapter 3 Test...extra credit available after the test/due Monday!
Monday 3-16-09: Read pages 104-111 and complete the review assignment/due Tuesday!
Literature 8
Today we read chapter 11 together...No Homework.
Students and Parents: I will be out of the building this Friday and Monday. I will be unable to post my blog...so here it is!
Friday 3-13-09: Read chapter 12/ Extra credit opportunity provided...due Monday!
Monday 3-16-09: Read chapter 13/ Chapter 10-13 review assignment due on Tuesday!
Social Studies 8
Students were given the full hour in the computer lab to begin constructing their Civil War Timelines using either Timeliner or Inspiration. These timelines are due at the end of the hour tomorrow and will need to be accurate, complete, and easy to read.
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