PEMS Homework

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Students took quiz today. Chapter 1 review, pages 54-56. Problems 2-58 even. Test and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students took quiz today. Chapter 1 review, pages 46-49. Problems 2-60 even. Test and notes tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 2.1, pages 67-70. Problems 18-52 even, 54-65, 83-85, 90, 95, and 100-102.

Science 8

All metric unit notes were shared and copied into notebooks today. We reviewed each base unit symbols.
"C' list due Friday
Quiz tomorrow

Literature 8

We discussed each character and added information to our Character Chart. Answer study questions from chapter one.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-8: Misleading Statistics
Assignment: p. 93-95 #3-20, NO #14

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Science 8

We finished our metric unit posters. With no homework again...students should be using this time to finish the prefix C list...due Friday!

Pre-Algebra

Page 618, lessons 1-8 and 1-9. 2-20 even on 1-8. 2-30 even on 1-9. Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Page 566 lesson 1-8 and 1-9. 2-20 evens on 1-8 and 2-30 even on 1-9. Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.

Algebra

Students took chapter one test. No homework.

The students were exploring the life of Edgar Allan Poe on the following website:
http://www.poemuseum.org/poes_life/index.html

The students had class work time; however, some students may still have homework.

The following questions are due at the beginning of the hour.

Write down 8 new or interesting things you have learned about Edgar Allan Poe
Based on what you now know about his life, explain why Poe may have chosen to write in his particular style and why he focused on the genre of mystery/suspense stories
Explain a piece of writing that you have done in the past that was based on personal experiences. What was this writing about? Why did you choose to write about these particular experiences?

Social Studies 8

Passed back graded Canada packets, Canada Quizzes, and Canada Map Tests.
Labeled physical features on the map of Latin America
Students labeled Latin American countries and completed the list of countries and capitals in the region.
The Latin America Map Test will be next Tuesday (9/29). Students will need to be able to correctly spell the capital cities.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 10: "Some Went Away" Word Problems
Assignment: Complete Lesson 10

Applied Math 8

Review of Lesson 2-7
Assignment: 2-7 Packet

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 1-9, pages 52-53. Problems 4-48 evens. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 1-9, page 45. Problems 10-43. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.

Algebra

Students took quiz today. Homework is chapter test on page 37, problems 1-29. Test and notes tomorrow.

Science 7

Today we took notes on Chapter 1, section 3: The Layers of the Atmosphere. There will be a test next week Wednesday 9/30/09

7th grade math, Mrs. Moran

Tonight's assignment is Lesson 1-7, page 36. Problems #12-25, 28-31. Also, if you chose to do corrections on your previous assignment, these are due tomorrow as well.

Social Studies 8

Today's Canada Map test took about the first twenty minutes of the hour. We then moved into our Latin America unit which we will be covering through lecture and notes. We discussed how to take notes efficiently so not to cause anxiety, and then began learning about Mexico's geography. There will be a test on the material covered in the lecture(s).

Science 8

Chapter one is done...we had a brief review and discussed our lab results. An introduction/review activity about the metric system began. Students worked in small groups to create an informational poster on their topic. We should finish and share them tomorrow.

No homework...work on your "C" prefix list.

Literature 8

And Then There Were None...I read a short biography on our author, Agatha Christie. We discussed the differences we will find in the spelling of some words as well as the acceptance of different attitudes of the time (1930's). We began reading chapter one.

Health 7

We discussed reasons why kids choose to use and not to use drugs. Students need to make a list of ten reasons teens choose not to do drugs.

Health 8

Students performed a Tae-Bo workout while monitoring their heart rate. Student will have to graph the heart rates they recorded from the acitivty for homework.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 9: "Some and Some More" Word Problems.
Assignment: Complete Lesson 9 - #10-16 and 20-27 on your own.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 2-7: Bar Graphs and Histograms
Assignment: p. 87-89 #3-13 and 18-23

Monday, September 21, 2009

Health 8

Students took notes on the FITT principle in class today.
On Tuesday, students need to bring clothes/shoes to work out in as we will be doing a heart rate monitoring activity where students will have to graph their heart rate in response to activity.

Health 7

Students took the Communication Unit test today in class.

Science 8

Last day to complete our Qualitative Analysis lab. No assignment today...but remember that the prefix "C" list is long. I reduced the number of example words/definitions from 3 to 2. This is due on Friday.

Literature 8

We corrected our review questions from "Contagion" today. All students received a copy of And Then There Were None...our book choice for this quarter. A character chart and preview/prediction assignment was given.

Note:
Most of the reading will take place in class together. I take my time emphasizing important details and encourage all students to take notes on their character charts and pay attention.

Pre-Algebra

Finish taking notes for Lesson 1-8. Homework, lesson 1-8, pages 48-49. Problems 13-35 and 36-42 even. Quiz on Thursday, test on Friday. Notes due on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 1-8, pages 40-41. Problems 11-41. Quiz on Thursday and chapter test on Friday. Notes are due on Friday.

Algebra

Chapter one review, pages 54-56. Problems 1-29. Quiz two tomorrow and chapter test on Wednesday. Notes are due on Wednesday.

Social Studies 8

Canada Quiz today. Scores will be posted on Skyward as soon as possible.

Assignment: Study for the Canada Map Test tomorrow. You will need to know the 15 physical features that have been listed on the board, ALL of the provinces and territories, and ALL the capitals (spelled correctly).

Applied Math 7

Lesson 8: Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Fractions
Since different students were out of the room at different times for pictures we did not work through lesson 8 as a class. The assignment is to complete Lesson 8.

Applied Math 8

Review of Box-And-Whisker Plots.
Assignment: 2-6 packet

Friday, September 18, 2009

Health 8

Students took notes today on the health and skill related fitness components.

Health 7

Students should study for Communication Unit test on Monday.

Pre-Algebra

Page 618, Lesson 1-7 (extra-practice). Problems 2-20 even. Odds are extra credit.

7th Grade-Mr.Smith

Page 565, Lesson 1-6 (extra-practice). Problems 2-24 even. Page 566, Lesson 1-7 (extra-practice). Problems 2-24 even.

Algebra

Page 797, problems 1-43. Test next Wednesday, 9/23.

Social Studies 8

Review for the Canada Quiz (on Monday) and Canada Map Test (on Tuesday). Students were made aware that they should bring extra work to Monday's class, since the quiz will probably not take all students all hour.
Assignment: Complete the Canada Packet - due Monday. (3rd and 4th hour students had about half an hour of class time to begin work on the packet. 7th and 8th hour students will probably need to complete the packet over the weekend due to the shortened afternoon schedule.)

STUDY for the Quiz and Test!!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 7: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Lesson 7 was completed in class.
No homework.

Applied Math 8

Students were notified today of a change in the grading procedure. Due to the overwhelming majority of students who do not feel it is important to COMPLETE an assignment before turning it in, any assignment that is submitted but is not complete, will be returned to the student and marked "0" and "missing" until the assignment is completed. If the assignment is not completed on the day it is due, there will be a loss of 10% on the final grade. Students were made aware that this change is effective beginning today. Assignmentst are NOT optional. They must be completed.
Lesson 2-6: Box-and-Whisker Plots
Assignment: p. 82-83 #3-13

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Social Studies 8

Review of Canada's Map for next Tuesday's Map Test.
We reviewed information about Canada's geography for next Monday's Quiz.
We completed our charts about Canadian geography, filling in information about the climate and resources of each region.
Assignment: Continue to study for both the Map Test and Quiz next week. Remember that spelling will count for provinces and capitals.

Applied Math 7

Test 1 was returned.
Lesson 6: Lines, Rays, and Segments
NO HOMEWORK as the lesson was completed in class.

Applied Math 8

Review of Lesson 2-5.
Assignment: 2-5 Packet

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 1.7, pages 41-42. Problems 8-31, 33-34.

7th Grade

Lesson 1-7, page 36. Problems 12-25, 28-32.

Algebra

Lesson 1.7, pages 49-52. Problems 10-24 even, 25, 37-42, and 46-58 even.

Science 8

Today's assignment was turned in. We started our first lab today. A qualitative analysis of seven unknown powders. Students are demonstrating their ability to follow lab rules and procedures.

Remember that your "B" prefix list is due tomorrow and you will have a quiz on that list as well.

Literature 8

We continued reading and discussing Contagion.
Note: I read to the class and stop to refresh/help with understanding. The students need to be attentive listeners and follow along.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

MS Band worksheet

Students received a worksheet today in band. They are to complete both sides of the worksheet and turn it back into Miss Becker no later than Wednesday, September 23rd. The students have been reminded that this is an early release day. They have also been reminded that they will not receive another worksheet if they lose the first one, and Miss Becker will not accept any worksheets beyond the due date!

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 1-6, pages 37 and 38. Problems 15-60.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 1-6, pages 32 and 33. Problems 11-40.

Algebra

Lesson 1.6, pages 43-45. Problems8-18, 20, 22-28.

Science 8

Discuss Chapter 1.3 & 1.4 today. Notes were taken. We also had a review sheet dealing with Science Literacy and Careers due on Thursday.

Lab tomorrow
Prefix list "B" due Friday & quiz on list B as well!

Literature 8

We continued reading "Contagion" today as a class.
No homework

Social Studies 8

Correction: The Canada Map Test will be TUESDAY, September 22.
Today students reviewed Physical Features, Provinces, and Capitals of Canada on the map. As a class, we began reading about the Physical Geography of Canada and taking notes in preparation for the Canada Quiz - on Monday.
ABSENT STUDENTS will need ti get the graphic organizer and the notes when they return so they can study for the quiz.

Applied Math 7

Test 1 today. No homework!

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Test today (8 questions)
Lesson 2-5: Stem and Leaf Plots
Assignment: p. 78-79 #5-21 NO #14

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Science 7

We discussed Chapter 1, section 2 - which they read yesterday. Their assignment is to complete the GRS 1.2 for tomorrow. Each class had a minimum of 15 minutes to work during class time (some had 20). If they chose to use their time wisely, many completely finished or are very close to finishing.

Health 8

We took our muscles and bones test in class today. Hope you did well!! If you did not finish in class, read pp. 78-84 on the cardiovascular system for homework.

Science 8

The Scientific Method quiz was finished up today. Notes on 1.3 Why Study Science?
I also provided an extra credit assignment due tomorrow as an introduction to ch. 1.4 Careers in Science.
Ex. Cr. What do they study:
Apiology, Audiology,Bibliology, Craniology, Dendrology,Gerontology, Hematology, Hydrobiology, Ichthyology, and Nidology.

Literature 8

Our choice was made today. Both class periods choose to read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. We will begin our novel on Monday. We are currently reading a Science Fiction short story called Contagion in class.

Social Studies 8

Today we located and labeled physical features, provinces, and capitals on the map of Canada. The Canada map test will be NEXT FRIDAY (9/25). Study your maps every day!

Assignment: Complete your Canada map and list of provinces and capitals if you did not do so in class today. Points will be given tomorrow for completion.

Applied Math 7

Practice with Basic Facts - packets due in class.

Test 1 Review - due tomorrow. Study for the test!

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Test Review. p. 74 #1-15.

Amnesty Day - any missing assignment turned in today (and today only) will not receive the 10% deduction for being late!

Assignment: Be ready for the Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Science 8

Our Safety in the Lab assignment was corrected. A quiz on the scientific method today. Students were allowed to use all of their notes/worksheets. Most need to finish tomorrow.

The "B" prefix list was passed out last Friday...it is due this Friday.

Literature 8

Book reviews today. We are deciding which novel to begin with...tomorrow we will finish sharing our summaries and vote.
No homework!

Health 7

Students identified health and unhealthy ways to handle anger in class. Complete How Do I Handle Anger and I-messsages worksheet.

Health 8

Students have a test on Tuesday that covers the following: muscles and bones identification and
pp. 12-19; 24-28 in the text.

Language Arts

To find assignments and other resources, please visit my website at http://thetoolstosucceed.wikispaces.com/.

Social Studies 8

U.S. Map Tests will be returned to students when all have been submitted. Test grades have been posted on Skyward Family Access.
Today students viewed a video that introduces Canada as the next region we will be studying. Students completed a study guide which was discussed in class.
No homework.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 5: Factors and Divisibility
Assignment: Complete Lesson 5 #10-30

Applied Math 8

Review of Lesson 2-4.
Assignment: 2-4 Packet

Friday, September 11, 2009

7th grade math-Mr. Smith

Extra-practice worksheets 1-3 and 1-4 (evens). Last page is extra credit. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and notes on Tuesday, 15th.

Pre-Algebra

Extra-practice lesson 1-5 worksheets, front and back along with word problems. Enrichment sides are extra credit. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and notes on Tuesday, 15th.

Algebra

Students took a mid-chapter test and quiz. No homework!

Science 7

Today the students self graded their own making connections, using a rubric. I will be grading these packets and inputting them onto skyward. It may take me a bit to enter them, as each packet is 11 pages, and I truly want to read their thoughts/ideas. I will enter them as quickly as possible, but it will probably take me more than a week - please bear with me :)

Also, we took notes on the Eyewitness Video - Weather.

Have a great weekend - Make Good Choices

Science 8

We corrected our Review assignment Ch. 1.1 & 1.2 in class. Our first prefix quiz was today....I hope you did well! List "B" was assigned.

A safety in the Lab assignment was given and most finished with the class time provided.

7th Grade Math - Mrs. Moran

Students received a review packet from lessons 1-3 and 1-4. It is due on Monday, the back page (17) is extra credit. Quiz and Mid-Chapter Test on Tuesday.