Health 7

We discussed the male reproductive system in class today. Students should read pp. 220-224 and study their diagrams.
***Test on Wednesday next week. It covers the male and female reproductive diagrams; pp. 159-165; 216-224. Students are encouraged to start studying now.

Health 8

Students learned how to care for muscle, bone & joints injuries. They practiced applying a rigid splint on a partner.

Social Studies 8

Review for East/Southeast Asia Map Test (January 13).
Final Work day in computer lab on Asia presentations.
Due at the end of the hour.

Applied Math 7

Test 10

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-6: Functions and Linear Equations
Assignment: p. 179-180 #3-25

Science 8

Blood "Transfusion" Simulation Lab.

Literature 8

First Hour: We corrected our vocabulary assignment and read pages 136-151. Do your study questions

Second Hour: We read and discussed chapter 6. Finish your study questions.

Health 8

Students learned how to care for wounds and burns in class today.

Health 7

Students completed worksheet 28 for pp. 159-165. We learned about the endocrine system, it's parts and their functions. Students should complete wrksht 37 for pp. 216-219.

Social Studies 8

Review for East/Southeast Asia Map Test (January 13)
Computer Lab - work on Powerpoints

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts due in class.
Assignment: Test 10 Review

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 4-5.
Assignment: 4-5 Packet.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-5, pages 230-231. Problems 11-4o. Extra-credit 41-53. Mid-chapter 5 test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr.Smith

Lesson 5-5, pages 218-219. Problems 16-50. Extra-credit 51-64. Mid-chapter 5 test and quiz on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 5.3, part 1. Pages 288-289. Problems 14-44 even.

8th grade Spanish FLEX

I showed the students some handicraft I recently purchased on my trip to
Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

We reviewed the "family" vocabulary. Assignment: Make a family tree using the Spanish vocabulary words. Due date: Monday, January 11th.

Science 8

Pedigree Practice Continues. Complete Problem #3 and read the packet about Blood for tomorrows "Transfusion Simulation" lab. (We are Not using blood...just colored water!)

Extra Credit:
Create a pedigree for your family. Make sure to include three generations and family members' names. Due Friday!

Literature 8

First hour: Complete the vocabulary assignment for pages 87-135.

Second Hour: Finish the last two study review questions.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-5: Inequalities
Assignment p. 174 #5-31

Applied Math 7

Lesson 50: Dividing Decimal Numbers
Lesson 50 was completed in class and turned in.

Social Studies 8

Review for East/Southeast Asia Map Test (January 13)

Computer Lab:
Students who were ready to begin creating their powerpoints did so
Students who needed more time to take notes, worked on their notes

Science 8

Pedigree Chart practice today. Most finished in class.

Remember Science Showcase...Jan. 18th

Literature 8

First Hour...Finish reading through page 135. Complete #12 tape summary.

Second Hour...Quiz today with notes. No homework.

Health 8

We reviewed adult care/CPR today in class. Written test in class on Wednesday. Students should have page numbers to study written in their agendas.

Health 7

Students completed their AODA unit test today in class.
If I have not received your Human Growth & Development parent permission slip, it must be in on Wednesday or you will be unable to attend class.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-4, pages 222-223. Problems 11-39 and 43-49. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 5-4, pages 212-213. Problems 14-42. Test and quiz on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 5.2, pages 282-283. Problems 12-40 even and 42-49.

Science 7

We finished up on the topographic and landform region made maps - including some interesting stories! For Thursday, students should complete the Key Terms and Concepts on page 38, in their notebook.

7th grade math (Moran)

For tomorrow, Lesson 5-3 found on pgs 207-209. There are 2 vocabulary words that need to be defined in their notebook. Also, problems # 4-7 (done together in class) and 8-33

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The students were taught the Spanish vocabulary for family members (mother, father, sister, etc) Assignment for tomorrow: Write four sentences about six family members. (Examples were given.)

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-3, pages 218-219. Problems 10-36. Mid-chapter 5 test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 5-3, page 209. Problems 8-28 and 30-33. Mid-chapter 5 test and quiz on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 5.1, pages 276-278. Problems 12-24 even, 26-32, and 42-56 even.

Science 7

As a reminder, signed tests are due.
Students worked on and some completed their topographic map and land form region map. We will finish presentations tomorrow.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Tonight's assignment: Lesson 5-1 and 5-2 Extra Practice Worksheet. We completed 2-3 questions per section in class - about 10 all together. The remainder is due tomorrow.

Mid Chapter Test on FRIDAY 1/8/10

Science 8

A vocabulary refresher activity to start us off this week.
Chapter 4.1 note/packet was given. Students should finish reading the notes (first page/both sides) and do the problem in section II, E.
Please do not work ahead.

Science Showcase is due on January 18...How far are you?

Literature 8

First Hour...We reviewed the story and began reading up to page 115 (through Tape 11). Make sure all of your study questions are complete and your tape summaries are finished. Vocab for pages 67-86 were due today.

Second Hour...A review of the story (chapters 1-4) by listening to a "radio broadcast" storytelling. Pictures of Goblins were due today as well. Make sure all study questions are completed.

Social Studies 8

Review for East/Southeast Asia Map Test - scheduled for January 13.
Introduced East/Southeast Asia Project:
Students will be making INDIVIDUAL powerpoints on one of the four assigned regions - China, Korean Peninsula, Japan, Southeast Asia. They will vote on the other powerpoints in their groups to decide the best one which they will present to the class TOGETHER. Every student will be required to submit a powerpoint for a grade.
Today's class was given for students to take notes from their assigned chapters.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 48: Decimals to Fractions and Fractions to Decimals
Worked through the lesson together as a class, students submitted at the end of the hour.

Applied Math 8

Review of adding and subtracting integers as well as solving equations.
Homework: p. 170 #1-20 Mid-Chapter Test tomorrow.

Health 8

Students practiced adult CPR.
Have a great winter break!! Stay active.

Health 7

Students should have Human Growth & Develoment permission slip signed and brought back to school by January 5th.
Have a great winter break and stay active!

Field Trip

Remember the following...

Warm Clothes...for skating.

A bag lunch w/ beverage

Money for concessions at the movie is optional.

Best behavior is required!

Science 8

Chapter three test today. I hope you did well!
All late/missing and extra credit is due today.

Literature 8

First Hour...We finished reading through page 106. Complete the vocabulary for tomorrow. Do the tape summaries and questions for when we are back in January.

Second Hour...We corrected chapter three questions, read chapter four and almost finished all of the study questions. Please finish the questions and don't forget to draw a goblin too!

Science 7

We worked on turning our pictures into pixels. Some students even got to the point of using the binary code system. Due tomorrow is your picture in pixels - we'll talk more about binary code tomorrow in class. For those that did not bring a logo/symbol/image, make sure to have your alternative assignment completed for tomorrow.
I will send the Mapping Earth's Surface test home tomorrow, so make sure to watch for it! Part of the homework over holiday break will be to bring that back to school signed.

7th Grade Math (Moran)

Pg. 574 Lessons 5-1 and 5-2, all problems. Majority of students finished in class. Don't forget to bring back your test/quiz signed! Many are still missing...

Health 8

Students learned and practiced adult CPR in class.

Health 7

Students read about and discussed prescription drug abuse in class today.

Winter FIeldtrip

Hello All! Make sure you are prepared for our field trip on Wednesday. We will be leaving after attendance and arriving back to school about 2:40.
Things to bring: A bag lunch with beverage, warm coat, gloves and hat for skating. Money for concessions at the movie is optional.

Best Behavior is expected!!!

Science 8

Today we played a Bingo Review game. The chapter three test is tomorrow. STUDY!

Literature 8

First Hour...We read most of the next section together. Finish reading up to page 86 for Tuesday.

Second Hour...We shared our Trolls and read chapter three today. Complete the summary questions for homework.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The completed, graded map projects were returned. Students watched a video for the rest of the class period.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-2, pages 213-214. Problems 17-70. Extra Credit 72-85.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Lesson 5.2, pages 205-206. Problems 9-31 and 38-49.

Algebra

Chapter 4 test today. NO homework ;)

Science 8

"M" Prefix list due today...and quiz.
Punnett square assignment was corrected and allowed to be used as notes on today's punnett square/vocabulary quiz.

Study for the chapter two test on Tuesday. Make a bingo card using the key terms from page 104 and these four: Mendel, Gametes, Chromosomes and Mutation (*Don't forget a Free Space). Define these 24 words for extra credit...due at the start of class on Monday!!

Literature 8

First hour: Vocabulary sheet was due today by the end of the hour; We also discussed pages 44-66 summary questions. "Tape" summaries were graded for a participation grade as well.

Second hour: Questions from Chapter Two were discussed. We read a short explanation of our characters and races found in the story. Assignment was to draw and color a Troll.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 5-1, pages 208-209. Problems 13-46 and 48-52.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Lesson 5-1, pages 199-200. Problems 13-38, 44-47. Extra-credit, problems 50-62.

Algebra

Students took chapter 4 quiz. Homework is practice test, page 267. Problems 2-34 even. Chapter 4 test and notes tomorrow.

Health 8

Students practiced how to check an unconscious vicitm.
Use red insert on page 20 to identify in each of the 21 cases whether or not to call 9-1-1. You should have a yes or no answer written for each of the 21 examples to turn in tomorrow.

Health 7

Student learned about the stages of addiction, tolerance and withdrawal. Complete word search for clues to helping someone trying to quit smoking.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Today we reviewed the forms of "ser" (to be). We discussed the fact that the majority of the adjectives in Spanish can be written in four ways. The adjectives must be written so they agree in gender and number with the noun they are describing. A lesser number of adjectives have two different spellings. Assignment: Write 12 sentences describing your friends. Use two adjectives in each sentence. (many adjectives were written on the board for students to write down in their Spanish notebooks)

Science 7

Students took their test on Chapter 1, Mapping Earths Surface.
Remember to bring in a simple image, design, symbol for us to use when working with pixels.

7th grade math (Moran)

For tomorrow, Lesson 5-2 - Greatest Common Factor, pages 205-206 with problem #'s 4-8 (done together in class), 10-36 EVEN, and 38-51 (all review)

Science 8

Review today of Chapter 2. A Vocabulary/Punnett Sq. practice sheet was assigned.

Remember...
"M" Prefix list and quiz tomorrow
Punnett Square quiz tomorrow
Chapter Two test Tuesday 11/22

Literature 8

First Hour: We discussed our latest section of reading (pgs. 25-43) Read pages 44-66 for tomorrow...fill in all summaries for taped sessions and do the summary questions. The vocabulary assignment is due at the end of the hour Friday.

Second hour: I read chapter 2 to the class...complete the review questions for tomorrow.

Science 7

Today we review for our test tomorrow! Chapter 1 test tomorrow, so your homework is to study!
Also, remember to bring in a simple picture/logo/symbol/image for Friday so we can work on pixels and binary code!

7th grade math (Moran)

Lesson 5-1, pgs. 199-200. Problems 5-12 (we did together in class) and 14-62 EVEN

Students will receive their test and quiz back once all students have taken them (there have been a few kids out sick).

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The map projects were collected today. We played Bingo in order to practice our use of Spanish numbers (prizes were given to the winners!)

Pre-Algebra

Students took chapter 4 test today. No homework.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Students took chapter 4 test today. No homework.

Algebra

Chapter 4 reiview. Pages 264-266. Problems 1-32. Chapter 4 quiz tomorrow. Test and notes due on Friday.

Health 8

Students learned how to check a conscious victim in class.
Exercise plans due on Thursday.

Health 7

We discussed inhalant abuse in class and how to protect ourselves from breathing in toxic chemicals.

Science 8

Sesame Street Genetics: Presentation of Family Units today.

Remember that the "M" prefix list is due Friday...and the quiz
We will have another Punnett square and vocabulary quiz on Friday as well...notes allowed.
Chapter Two test on Tuesday, December 22.
Science Showcase is Due Monday, Jan. 18...

Literature 8

First Hour...Finish reading up to page 43. Complete the study questions.

Second Hour...Reread chapter one and up to page 31 in The Hobbit.

Pre-Algebra

Practice test on page 201. Problems 1-16. Test and notes due tomorrow. Students were given a test form with answers to study off of tonight.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Chapter 4 review, pages 186-188. Problems 11-65 odd. Test and notes tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 4.8, Part 2. Pages 260-262. Problems 33-49 odd, 50-52, 56-58 and quiz 3 (1-19).
Test on Friday with notes.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The majority of the class period was available for the students to work on their map project. The completed maps are due Wednesday, December 16th.

Science 8

Sesame Street Genetics...last work day. Presentations of "families" tomorrow. Science Showcase information was passed out...Due on January 18. Remember your prefix "M" list and quiz this Friday.

Literature 8

I am the Cheese...finish reading pages 12-24. Enter a "tape" summary and complete questions and vocab.

The Hobbit...finish reading chapter one

Pre-Algebra

Chapter Review, pages 198-200. Problems 9-31. Quiz tomorrow and test on Wednesday.

7th Grade Math

Chapter 4 Review, pages 186-188. Problems 12-66 even. Quiz tomorrow. Test on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 4.8, part 1. Pages 259-260. Problems 11-19, 20-28 even, 29-31, and 32-48 even. Test on Thursday. Quiz tomorrow.

Science 8

Sesame Street Genetics continued in class today.
Partners were chosen, Punnett Squares made showing the possible traits of the parent cross.
A data chart should be made as well as a family portrait. All work is due on Wednesday. The students will have tomorrow as a work day as well.

Remember that you have a prefix list "M" due Friday.

Literature 8

Our new class story has been chosen. First hour choose I am the Cheese by Robert Cormier; Second hour choose The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The "numbers quizzes" were returned to the students today. The map of Spain and list of locations were handed out. The map project is due this Wednesday.

Health 8

Students took their Fitness Unit test today in class.
We will begin our American Red Cross Adult CPR & First Aid certification course in class tomorrow.

Health 7

Discussed external pressure to use drugs and resistance skills. Students practiced resistance skills in a skit.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 4-8, pages 196-197. Problems 6-22.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Page 574, lesson 4-7. Problems 1-12.

Algebra

Lesson 4.7, pages 253-255. Problems 12-48 even.

Science 7

Today we read and discussed topographic maps. The students completed their 1.4 flashcards today. No homework for the weekend - unless there is missing work. The chapter 4 test will be on 12/17/09

7th grade math (Moran)

For Monday, Study Guide on pages 186-188, problems 1-10 and 12-66 EVEN. Students had almost the entire hour to work and to work one on one with me. If time was used wisely, a good portion of the assignment was finished in class.

Chapter 4 Test/Quiz is on MONDAY.

Health 8

Students read an article on Exercise and Sport Safety and reviewed for test on Monday. Test covers all fitness notes and pp. 74-89 in the book.

Project due on Dec. 17: Fitness Plan.
Students constructed a fitness plan that needs to be implemented at home from 12/10-12/16. Parent signature must verify workouts completed.

Health 7

Finished up Anti-Ads in class. If not finished, students should finish at home for Monday.