7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-4, pages 123-124. Problems 10-58 even and 52-69. Odds are extra credit.

Pre-Algebra

Mid-chapter practice. Page 130. Problems 1-25. Packet 3-3. Do the evens. Odds and enrichment are extra credit. Mid-chapter test, quiz, and notes tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 3.6 Part 1, page 169. Problems 14-42 even. Mid-chapter 3 test tomorrow.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the Spanish vocabulary for the body parts (which the students have in their notes). We had a practice quiz on the body parts. Tomorrow (Friday) they will have a quiz on the body parts. The students handed in their textbooks. The remaining time in the class period was spent watching the Spanish version of Pinocchio. On Monday these students will start their 8th grade health class.

Science 8

Today was a review day for the test. The students had part of the class time to finish and turn in their lab reports. We then studied for the test by completing a concept map and practiced cell structure identification. Extra credit offered for tomorrow: define the key terms on page 38. This will also help them study!

Here is a great cell site:
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/research/buildingblocks/cellparts.html

Literature 8

The students were given the class period to practice/create their book project due on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 3.5, page 163. Problems 6-17 and 22, and 30-40. Test on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 3-3, pages 128-129. Problems 17-49 and 52-58.

7th Grade Math

Mid-chapter 3 test and quiz. No homework.

Algebra

Science 7

Today, they turned in their flying contraption rationale. Students also continued to work on their water cycle poster or mobile. These will be completed tomorrow in class.

7th grade math (Moran)

Mid-Chapter Review on page 116. Problems 1-15. Also, pg. 570, Lesson 3-3; problems 1-24.
Mid-Chapter Test and Quiz TOMORROW - STUDY!

Science 8

Students were given time to complete their osmosis and diffusion lab work. Remember the test on chapter one is Friday. Study!

Literature 8

Students choose a solitary, partner or small group project for "And Then There Were None". All work and presentations are due on Wednesday of next week.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 3-2, page 122. Problems 10-35 and 37-40. Mid-chapter 3 test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr.Smith

Mid-chapter practice. Page 116. Problems 1-15. Extra practice worksheet packet 3-3. Enrichment side is extra-credit.
Mid-chapter 3 test and quiz tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 3.4, Part 2. Page 157-159. Problems (31-41 odd), 42, 45, 46, 50, 52, 55, 60, 65, 69, 70.
Mid-chapter test and notes on Friday.

Health 7

Students discussed guidelines for dating and marriage in class today.
Dating interview is due Wednesday.
All missing/late work is due Wednesday to receive credit for 1st Quarter.

Health 8

Students read pages 68-71 ands completed study guide.
Students need to bring snack food labels for Wednesday.
All missing/late work needs to be turned in by tomorrow in order to receive credit for 1st Quarter.

Science 8

We reviewed key terms used during our labs this week. Students will be working in small groups to complete three labs illustrating diffusion and osmosis.
Test on Friday ...study a little each night.

Literature 8

We finished the movie today...spontaneous extra credit was offered: A list of ten differences between the book and movie will be given toward the test scores!

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

This week we are working on learning the Spanish vocabulary for the parts of the body: arm, leg, head, foot, back, etc.

Science 7

Today we finally were able to go outside and test our flying contraptions/apparatuses! It was interesting to see which designs were overall successful and what alterations were made on the spot to improve the gaining or sustaining of altitude :) Flying Rationales need to be turned in tomorrow!

**Remember, quarter 1 ends on FRIDAY! So, make sure to turn in missing work by Thursday 11/5/09!

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Tonight's assignment is extra practice, from the back section of the book. Students are to complete Lesson 3-1 (problems 1-22) and Lesson 3-2 (problems 1-22). The pages are 569 and 570.
*Chapter 3 mid-chapter test and quiz on Thursday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-3, pages 114-115. Problems 9-40 and 44-52. Mid-chapter 3 test and quiz on Wednesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 3-1, pages 118-119. Problems 14-41 and 49-56. Mid-chapter 3 test and quiz on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 3.4 Part 1. Page 157, problems 2-40 even. Mid-chapter 3 test on Friday.

Health 7

We discussed dating, dating abuse, and harassment in class. Dating interview due on Wednesday.
Quarter ends on Friday. All missing work needs to be in by Wednesday to receive credit.

Health 8

Students read pp.60-65, completed study guide and labeled the digestive system model.
Quarter ends on Friday so all missing work needs to be turned in by Wednesday to receive credit.

Science 8

Introduction to Osmosis/ Diffusion and transport. Students read an article and their book to compare and find terms needed for tomorrows lab.

Our chapter one test is scheduled for Friday...Topics include: Cell Theory, Cell structures and functions, Organic compounds and Osmosis/diffusion.

Literature 8

We continued the movie...no homework.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter two test today. No homework.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

page 570, Lesson 3-2. Problems 1-22. Study guide intervention packet. Do the evens. Word problems is extra credit.

Algebra

Lesson 3.3 part 2. Pages 149-152. Problems 44, 46-56, 61-63, 65, 70, 75, 82-85, and quiz 1 problems 1-10.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Students turned in Lesson 3-1, #'s 11-34 and 37-40

Due for MONDAY is Lesson 3-2, page 111. Problems 11-32 and 34-38.

Science 7

Students finished up their Weather Factors tests today.

No Homework, unless you have missing work to turn in.

Enjoy the break...make good choices :)

Science 8

Turn in cell assignment.
Quiz on cell structure and function.
Osmosis/Diffusion survey.

No homework...enjoy your break!

Literature 8

We began watching "And Then There Were None" today...no homework.

Social Studies 8

Review of Europe's physical features, countries, and capitals. Remember, the map test is on MONDAY and you need to know which countries go with which capitals *hint, hint!
Students presented their posters about the European country of their choice today.
Assignment: STUDY FOR MAP TEST. Even if you are absent on Monday, the first day you get back you will have to take the test, so study!

Applied Math 7

Test 5. No Homework.

Applied Math 8

Review of Lesson 1-8: The Metric System
Assignment: 1-8 Packet (due Monday)

Science 7

Students took their test today on Weather Factors

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Lesson 3-1, Integers and Absolute Values. Page 108, Problems 11-34 and 37-40

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 2 Review, pages 108-110. Problems 10-63 even. Test and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-2, page 111. Problems 11-32/34-38. Quiz tomorrow on chapter 2.

Algebra

Lesson 3.3 Part 1, pages 148-149. Problems 10-42 even.

Health 7

Completed test in class. Read pp. 114-118 for homework.

Health 8

Finish worksheet from www.mypyramid.gov if you did not finish in class.

Science 8

We reviewed for the cell structure & function quiz tomorrow. A cell function assignment was given with some time allowed to work on it.

Literature 8

With our book finished...we took the test. I reviewed with the class first & answered any questions. All late/missing work from this story is due on Wednesday. We will be watching the movie tomorrow.

Health 7

Test on Tuesday on pp. 159-165; 216-224 and the male and female reproductive diagrams.

Health 8

Took notes on nutrients and read about the beginning of the digestive processes. In compueter lab on Tuesday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-9, pages 106-107. Problems 13-41 and 44-50. Quiz tomorrow and test and notes on Wednesday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 3-1, page 103. Problems 11-34 and 37-40. Quiz 2 for chapter 2 and notes on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 3.2, pages 142-143. Problems 14-52 even, 58, 59, 62-64, 66-69, 70, 75, 80,82.

Science 7

Friday we used as a catch up day or an opportunity to make a wind sock. With so many kids out, it was a great chance for many to get caught up. Please keep working hard to turn in any/all missing work. You need to turn them in by 11/5 - next week Thursday!

Today was a review day in class. We have our test TOMORROW!! Make sure to study hard tonight! I will be collecting notebooks on Wednesday, so make sure all 8 entries are included.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Due for today were the notes for Chapter 2, Lessons 6 and 7. Because many kids were out last week during our test, today, most finished up/began the test.
No homework. Remember to turn in ALL missing work (either from being absent or other reasons) by Thursday 11/5 (next week Thursday).

Science 8

Catch-up day. Many students are working on completing their cell structure flashcards. There will be a cell quiz on Wednesday.

All absent students should try to use these few days off this week to get caught up...I am glad to see many have returned.

Literature 8

We have finished the book...study for the test. You will be allowed to use your character chart.

Pre-Algebra

Students took fraction test. No homework :).

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students finished chapter two test. No homework ;).

Algebra

Lesson 3.1, page 135. Problems 14-40 even, 42-46, 50, 51, 56-60, 65, 70, 75.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today we reviewed the rules for telling time in Spanish. We practiced telling time using a wooden clock with movable hands (teaching aid).

Science 8

F & G prefix list due today and they had the quiz. No new prefix list was given for next week because it is only three days long.

We corrected our review assignment due today. Any extra time was used to work on Flash cards. No Homework!

Literature 8

We finished reading the story today. Make sure you finish answering your study questions. To find out the why & who, we will read the prologue and Manuscript on Monday. If you want to read ahead...go ahead.

Science 8

Today we discussed the composition of living things: Organic and Inorganic Compounds. The students also began a partner Cell Structure Flash Card review. Each team will produce cards to study the structures of a typical plant/animal cell.
Reminders:
F & G prefix list is due tomorrow
F & G Quiz tomorrow
Review Packet due tomorrow.

Literature 8

No class today..last WKCE testing day. Remember to finish reading chapter 14 for Friday and the vocabulary assignment for ch. 12-13 is also due.

Social Studies 8

Review of Europe's physical features, countries, and capitals.
Introduction of Europe poster project and selection of countries.
Peninsula Maps were due today, and Europe maps were checked for completion and an effort grade.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 23: Simplifying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Assignment: Complete Lesson 23

Applied Math 8

No class today - last day of WKCE tests.
1-6 packet is due tomorrow.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

After 10 minutes of study time, students took their quiz on the "family" vocabulary. Then we worked on page 66 in the textbook. For the next several days we will be spending class time learning how to tell time in Spanish.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-8, pages 100-101. Problems 15-42. Will have a test on lesson 2-6 and 2-7 on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students worked on chapter 2 pretest. Test and notes are tomorrow.

Algebra

Students took chapter 2 test. Will have time to finish tomorrow.

Social Studies 8

Review and discussion of physical features and important countries in Europe. We also learned how to pronounce the capitals.
Assignment: Complete the Peninsula Map assignment - due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 22: Prime and Composite Numbers/Prime Factorization
Assignment: Complete Lesson 22

Applied Math 8

Assignment: 1-6 Packet

Science 8

Microscope Quiz today. Hope you did well!
The review packet assigned yesterday is due on Friday...keep working at it!

Literature 8

We read chapter 14...please finish on your own. A vocabulary assignment was given for chapters 12-13. This is due on Friday. We will not have class on Thursday due to WKCE testing!

Science 7

Different classes are at different points, so today's activities could vary.
Students handed in Heat Transfer GRS 2.2 (some classes corrected today and made corrections other classes worked on corrections), Read and Complete Key Terms and Concepts for Chapter 2, Section 3 - Winds for Wednesday (some classes completed this, and we discussed the chapter), some classes began the Winds GRS 2.3 that will be due on Thursday.
Chapter 2 Part I Test on Tuesday 10/27/09! It will cover 2.1-2.3

7th grade math (Moran)

Assignment due tomorrow : Lesson 2-8, pg 94. Problems 7-13 and 15-24.
Chapter Two Test Thursday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the "family vocabulary." The quiz will be tomorrow (Wednesday). Later this week we will start learning how to tell time in Spanish.

Social Studies 8

Students got back their South America Projects and South America Map Tests today. There is a list on the board of students who will need to make up their map tests due to an absence as well as missing South America projects.
Students viewed a video that highlighted the physical goegraphy of Europe as well as famous landmarks. A study guide was completed and handed in before leaving.
Assignment: STUDY for the Europe map test (November 2)

Applied Math 7

Lesson 21: Solving Equations
Assignment: Complete Lesson 21

Applied Math 8

No class today - WKCE tests

Health 7

Read pp. 159-165 for homework.

Science 8

Today we had a special Red Ribbon Assembly during 4th hour. So not to through off my other classes...I used today as a well needed re-grouping day. The students participated in a review activity to reinforce what we have been studying: Cell, Microscopes and the Cell Theory.

The Microscope quiz will occur on Wednesday!

Literature 8

We read chapter 13 today...make sure your study questions are complete and your character chart too!

Social Studies 8

Due to the large number of students out sick on Friday, today was a catch-up/make-up day. Students who were gone on Friday were able to take their map tests. All students were given time to complete the labeling of their Europe maps.
*No 4th Hour today - Red Ribbon Presentation

Applied Math 7

Test 4 today. No homework.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 1-6: Algebra - Properties
Assignment: p. 32 #4-30

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Family trees were collected. Students had 10 minutes to study family vocabulary. Practice quiz on family vocabulary. We read pages 62-65 in textbook. QUIZ on family vocabulary on Wednesday, October 21st.

Science 8

The prefix list "E" was due today...and they took the quiz. A new list "F & G" was passed out. All classes finished a microscope lab...a quiz on the parts and functions is scheduled for Monday...STUDY! All cell packets should be completed today as well.

Literature 8

We corrected our vocabulary assignment due today and read Chapter 12. All study questions will be corrected this weekend (this is a participation grade as we answer/discuss them as we read).

Have a good weekend.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 2-7, pages 94-95. Problems 11-33 and 35-40. Check your answers for the evens 12-30. Fraction test next Wednesday, 10/21.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Chapter 2 Review, pages 96-98. Problems 9-30. Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the test.

Algebra

Chapter 2 Review on pages 122-124. Problems 2-52 even, odds are extra-credit. Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the test.

Social Studies 8

South America Map Test today.
Assignment: Label the physical and political maps of Europe. List the capitals for all the coutries. The Map Test on Europe will be November 2.

*Students who do not complete the assignment in class will have time in class on Monday except for 4th hour. We will not have 4th hour Social Studies on Monday due to the Red Ribbon assembly.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts.
Assignment: Test 4 Review.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 1 Mid-Chapter Test. No homework.