Thursday, January 28, 2010
Math 7 (Moran)
Today's assignment: Extra Practice on pg. 577. Lesson 6-1, #'s 17-27. Lesson 6-2 and 6-3, EVENS.
Science 8
Review Assignment 1.1 was turned in and we began three learning stations: Classification Techniques, The Kingdoms of Living Things and learning the Tools of Identifying Living Things. Student will work independently and in pairs through each of these stations in the next few days.
Literature 8
We corrected our questions from "the Open Window". We also had to re-do an assignment. Many students rushed or simply made educated guesses on our Genre matching assignment. We reviewed how our text book is a resource...using the glossary, index and literary terms handbook. The students also could use a dictionary or ask for help.
When students meet challenges in their work they need to use their skills and resources available...not just give up.
Those students who passed the assignment had free work time.
When students meet challenges in their work they need to use their skills and resources available...not just give up.
Those students who passed the assignment had free work time.
Social Studies 8
Review of previously covered material.
Notes on Conflict in the Colonies.
Assignment: "Conflict in the Colonies" Worksheet. Use your notes.
Notes on Conflict in the Colonies.
Assignment: "Conflict in the Colonies" Worksheet. Use your notes.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-4: Fractions and Decimals
In class assignment: p. 212 #3-27
Homework: p. 575 (5-4) #1-26
In class assignment: p. 212 #3-27
Homework: p. 575 (5-4) #1-26
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Science 8
We reviewed Living Things characteristics. We also discussed the needs of living things as well as spontaneous generation. A review of Chapter 1.1 was assigned.
Literature 8
Today our Genre assignment was turned in. We reviewed what a "plot" was and listened to The Open Window by Saki. A review sheet was assigned.
Science 7
Today 3.1 Changing Earth's Surface key terms/concepts were due.
Students finished working in groups today, creating a fable/story that can explain the natural phenomenon of mass movement (landslide, mudflow, slump, or creep). Students shared their stories/explanations in class. We also watched a brief national geographic video clip on landslides.
Remember, due for tomorrow, students need to bring their test back signed (or a note).
Students finished working in groups today, creating a fable/story that can explain the natural phenomenon of mass movement (landslide, mudflow, slump, or creep). Students shared their stories/explanations in class. We also watched a brief national geographic video clip on landslides.
Remember, due for tomorrow, students need to bring their test back signed (or a note).
Math 7 (Moran)
Lesson 6-3, pgs. 248-251, #'s 15-34 and 44-54.
Mid-Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday 2-3-10.
Mid-Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday 2-3-10.
Social Studies 8
Reviewed information about the economies of the 13 original colonies. Took notes on life in the colonies, including government, trade, and the French and Indian War.
Assignment: Life in the Colonies Worksheet and Maps due tomorrow.
Assignment: Life in the Colonies Worksheet and Maps due tomorrow.
Health 7
Students reviewed communication styles and engaged in an activity on communicating with our senses.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Science 7
The test from last week, Weathering and Soil Formation, was given back today. These need to be brought back to school by 1/28/10 - signed. They did a great job with the topic!
Today we moved on to a new chapter, Erosion and Deposition. The key terms/concepts on page 66 are due tomorrow.
Today we moved on to a new chapter, Erosion and Deposition. The key terms/concepts on page 66 are due tomorrow.
Math 7 (Moran)
We're continuing with fractions today (adding and subtracting). Lesson 6-2, pgs. 244-247, problem #'s 15-39 and 43-50 (review)
Science 8
Welcome to second semester!
We started our new book which will lead us from microbes to plants. Today we discussed characteristics of living things. Students were given a picture of an object to describe the life qualities it has...due tomorrow.
We started our new book which will lead us from microbes to plants. Today we discussed characteristics of living things. Students were given a picture of an object to describe the life qualities it has...due tomorrow.
Literature 8
Welcome to my new group of students. Today we discussed Genres and they were given an assignment to help us learn the definitions of each genre.
Social Studies 8
Today we start our semester of U.S. History. Students were made aware of this semester's expectations.
Notes on the 13 Original Colonies
Assignment: "Economies of the Colonies" Worksheet and Map due tomorrow.
Notes on the 13 Original Colonies
Assignment: "Economies of the Colonies" Worksheet and Map due tomorrow.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-3: Simplifying Fractions
In-class assignment p. 208 #4-23
Homework: Reducing Worksheet (50 problems) due tomorrow.
In-class assignment p. 208 #4-23
Homework: Reducing Worksheet (50 problems) due tomorrow.
Health 7
Began our communications unit by defining comunication and engaging in an activity to demonstrate the types of communication.
Assignment: complete Back to Back summary sheet.
Assignment: complete Back to Back summary sheet.
Health 8
Introduced the skeletal system and worked on bone identification.
Assignment: Read pp. 12-18; get syllabus signed
Assignment: Read pp. 12-18; get syllabus signed
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Science 8
Chapter 4 test today! I hope you did well.
All books turned in...next unit begins with microbes such as bacteria and viruses!
All books turned in...next unit begins with microbes such as bacteria and viruses!
Social Studies 8
Students viewed a video about Australia.
Today is the last day to submit/make up work from 2nd Quarter/1st Semester. No make up work will be accepted next week.
Today is the last day to submit/make up work from 2nd Quarter/1st Semester. No make up work will be accepted next week.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 57: Percent
This lesson was completed and submitted in class today. This is the last assignment for 2nd Quarter/1st Semester. Any missing assignments must be turned in by the end of the day. They will not be accepted next week.
This lesson was completed and submitted in class today. This is the last assignment for 2nd Quarter/1st Semester. Any missing assignments must be turned in by the end of the day. They will not be accepted next week.
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 5-2 and submitted. This is the last assignment of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester. If not turned in today, it will no longer be accepted. No missing work from the quarter/semester will be accepted next week.
Assignment: 5-2 Packet This is the first assignment for 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester as it is due on Tuesday (January 26).
Assignment: 5-2 Packet This is the first assignment for 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester as it is due on Tuesday (January 26).
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Science 7
Took Weathering and Soil Formation TEST. Any Late/Missing Work MUST Be Turned In THURSDAY (Tomorrow) to Count.
Algebra
Took quiz today. Chapter review is extra credit. Test and notes tomorrow. All work must be turned in tomorrow.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
The first part of the period was spent reviewing. We especially practiced the new vocabulary for the "parts of the body." A practice worksheet on the body parts was completed.
Next Tuesday these students will start their physical education class.
Next Tuesday these students will start their physical education class.
Science 8
On line Virtual Cloning Lab today @ http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning
The chapter 4 test is tomorrow. We reviewed briefly and all were again encouraged to study for the test. It focuses on how mutations occur, how traits are inherited and understanding pedigree charts.
The chapter 4 test is tomorrow. We reviewed briefly and all were again encouraged to study for the test. It focuses on how mutations occur, how traits are inherited and understanding pedigree charts.
Literature 8
First hour: We are finished with the movie. I asked for similarities and differences between the movie and book for extra credit. I also assigned a Literary term review crossword for extra credit...in both classes.
Second Hour: We finished listening to the book. I checked all student's review questions. Sadly less than half were ready and totally completed. All re-checks will happen tomorrow at the start of class. The test is tomorrow.
Students were given class time to complete a quotation summary of the book. Describe the quote and what is happening at that point in the story. Due tomorrow.
Second Hour: We finished listening to the book. I checked all student's review questions. Sadly less than half were ready and totally completed. All re-checks will happen tomorrow at the start of class. The test is tomorrow.
Students were given class time to complete a quotation summary of the book. Describe the quote and what is happening at that point in the story. Due tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Australia Map Test today.
Yet another opportunity to make up work (or a test or a quiz) from an absence before the end of the semester.
Just a reminder... there will be no "incompletes" so anything not done by the end of the day tomorrow will remain a zero.
Yet another opportunity to make up work (or a test or a quiz) from an absence before the end of the semester.
Just a reminder... there will be no "incompletes" so anything not done by the end of the day tomorrow will remain a zero.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 56: Rates
The majority of problems were completed together as a class. Students finished the remaining problems on their own and turned in their worksheets at the end of class.
The majority of problems were completed together as a class. Students finished the remaining problems on their own and turned in their worksheets at the end of class.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 5-2: Greatest Common Factor
We did #5-8 and 21-29 together in class.
Assignment: Complete #9-20
We did #5-8 and 21-29 together in class.
Assignment: Complete #9-20
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Science 7
We reviewed for the Weathering and Soil Formation Test Tomorrow. STUDY!
Also, students must turn in missing work for it to count for 2nd quarter.
Also, students must turn in missing work for it to count for 2nd quarter.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Students took quiz 2 today. Work on study guide test form 3. Test and notes tomorrow.
Algebra
Lesson 5.7, pages 319-322. Problems 11-19, 23-27 and quiz 3 (1-13). Quiz on chapter five tomorrow, test on Thursday.
Science 8
Science Showcase continues for today. All presentations will be finished.
Chapter 4 test on Thursday...study. Vocabulary definitions for extra credit are due tomorrow at the start of class.
Chapter 4 test on Thursday...study. Vocabulary definitions for extra credit are due tomorrow at the start of class.
Literature 8
First Hour: We continued to watch the movie "I am the Cheese". We will finish it tomorrow.
Second Hour: We listened to chapters 17 & 18. Since I discuss all review questions with the class...I will be grading them (compiled from chapters 1-18) for a participation grade. All students have had the opportunity to write them in during class time. They should be organized and ready for inspection tomorrow. The book test is Thursday.
Second Hour: We listened to chapters 17 & 18. Since I discuss all review questions with the class...I will be grading them (compiled from chapters 1-18) for a participation grade. All students have had the opportunity to write them in during class time. They should be organized and ready for inspection tomorrow. The book test is Thursday.
Health 7
We discussed abstinence, preventative behaviors and risk behaviors. Students viewed a video about overcoming peer pressure as it relates to sex.
Health 8
Students performed several activities to classify foods according to the food guide pyramid.
Social Studies 8
Review of the material covered in Chapter 29.
Chapter 29 quiz today - notes allowed.
Students who were absent last week and/or Monday (yesterday) need to complete their reading study guides before taking the test.
Reminder: Thursday is the last day of the semester. All missing work and/or test make-ups must be completed and turned in by that day. There will be no "incompletes"
Chapter 29 quiz today - notes allowed.
Students who were absent last week and/or Monday (yesterday) need to complete their reading study guides before taking the test.
Reminder: Thursday is the last day of the semester. All missing work and/or test make-ups must be completed and turned in by that day. There will be no "incompletes"
Applied Math 7
Test 11. No homework.
Reminder: Thursday is the last day of the semester. All missing work must be turned in by then. There will be no "incompletes"
Reminder: Thursday is the last day of the semester. All missing work must be turned in by then. There will be no "incompletes"
Applied Math 8
Reviewed and corrected Lesson 5-1.
Assignment: 5-1 Packet
Reminder: Thursday is the last day of the semester. All missing work must be submitted by then. There will be no"incompletes"
Assignment: 5-1 Packet
Reminder: Thursday is the last day of the semester. All missing work must be submitted by then. There will be no"incompletes"
Monday, January 18, 2010
Science 8
Science Showcase Presentations today!
Remember the Chapter 4 test is Thursday...study a little each night.
Vocabulary Key terms are due Wednesday at the start of class for extra credit.
All other extra credit is due Thursday. All missing/absent work is due Thursday as well.
Remember the Chapter 4 test is Thursday...study a little each night.
Vocabulary Key terms are due Wednesday at the start of class for extra credit.
All other extra credit is due Thursday. All missing/absent work is due Thursday as well.
Literature 8
First Hour: We are watching the "I Am the Cheese" movie today and tomorrow.
Second Hour: We listened to and discussed Chapters 15 & 16.
Second Hour: We listened to and discussed Chapters 15 & 16.
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 5 Reivew, pages 246-248. Problems 2-62 evens, odds extra credit. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 5 test on Wednesday.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Chapter 5 Review, pages 232-234. Problems 6-68 even. Quiz tomorrow. Chapter 5 test on Wednesday.
Algebra
Lesson 5.6, part 2. Pages 312-314. Problems 54-69, 75-80, 86, 91, 96, and 101. Quiz tomorrow and test on Wednesday.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Pre-Algebra
Page 628 and 629. Lesson 5-7, problems 1-14. Lesson 5-8, problems 1-12. Quiz next Tuesday and test next Wednesday.
7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith
Page 576, lesson 5-8. Problems 1-30. Quiz next Tuesday and chapter 5 test on Wednesday.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
We went over the assignment of 4 sentences about the class schedule. We played a game in order to practice "how to tell time" in Spanish. No homework assignment....
Science 8
Chapter 4.3 review was graded. We also prepared for Science Showcase...answering any questions. The chapter 4 test will be next Thursday. We reviewed briefly today as a group. Vocabulary key terms can be defined for extra credit...due by Wednesday at the start of class to earn extra credit! All Enrichment worksheets (brown extra credit) are due Thursday.
Literature 8
First Hour: The book is finished. The quiz was taken...no homework. We will watch the video on Monday/Tuesday.
Second Hour: Chapters 13-14 were listened to and discussed.
Second Hour: Chapters 13-14 were listened to and discussed.
Health 8
Assignment is to Google: Body Mass Index Calculator. Use a calculator to find your BMI. Remember, you must know your height and weight to use the calculator.
7th grade Family and Consumer Education
Students will be taking their Nutrition and Food Preparation final test
on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 19 & 20. The students have prepared
all quarter for this and have notes and hand-outs they should be studying.
All students can get extra points by helping out at home and preparing a meal
for their family. They should then bring in a note, signed by a parent,
that tells what they did.
on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 19 & 20. The students have prepared
all quarter for this and have notes and hand-outs they should be studying.
All students can get extra points by helping out at home and preparing a meal
for their family. They should then bring in a note, signed by a parent,
that tells what they did.
Science 7
We completed Soil Conservation in class, and corrected the 2.3 GRS.
Remember Chapter 2 TEST is on Wednesday 1-20-10. Also, any missing work (late, absent, etc.) needs to be turned in Wednesday to be counted for the quarter/semester.
Remember Chapter 2 TEST is on Wednesday 1-20-10. Also, any missing work (late, absent, etc.) needs to be turned in Wednesday to be counted for the quarter/semester.
7th Grade Math (Moran)
Lesson 5-8 (pages 227-231) #'s 13-49, 54-55, 58-64.
Test Tuesday 1-19-10
Remember, Monday after school is the last time you can schedule a retake for your Chapter 5 Mid-Chapter Test/Quiz. The two grades will be averaged together.
Test Tuesday 1-19-10
Remember, Monday after school is the last time you can schedule a retake for your Chapter 5 Mid-Chapter Test/Quiz. The two grades will be averaged together.
Social Studies 8
Students had the opportunity to compare their Australia and Friends map with the map on the overhead to make sure they had everything labeled correctly. Students are responsible for studying for the Australia Map Test (January 20) on their own.
Review of Chapter 29, Section 1.
Read and discussed Chapter 29, Section 2. Students were given a study guide to complete and turn in before the end of the hour.
Review of Chapter 29, Section 1.
Read and discussed Chapter 29, Section 2. Students were given a study guide to complete and turn in before the end of the hour.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Science 7
Read and completed 2.3 Soil Conservation section and Key Terms and Concepts (together in class). Some classes began working on the GRS for this section.
Remember test and missing work due 1/20/10
Remember test and missing work due 1/20/10
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
We reviewed the rules for telling time in Spanish. Assignment: Write four sentences in Spanish about your daily class schedule.
Example: A las once y veintiuno tengo la clase de espanol.
Example: A las once y veintiuno tengo la clase de espanol.
Science 8
We discussed Advances made in Genetics today. We also participated in a DNA fingerprinting simulation. Review worksheet for 4.3 was assigned.
Science Showcase MONDAY!!!
Chapter 4 test next week Wednesday/Thursday
Science Showcase MONDAY!!!
Chapter 4 test next week Wednesday/Thursday
Literature 8
First Hour...We finished the book and questions. Complete the last vocabulary review for tomorrow. Book test tomorrow.
Second Hour: We listed to and discussed Chapters 11 & 12.
Second Hour: We listed to and discussed Chapters 11 & 12.
Social Studies 8
Chapter 29, Section 1
Assignment: Reading Study Guide - due at the end of the hour.
The Australia Map Test is January 20. Students are responsible for studying on their own. No in class reviews.
Assignment: Reading Study Guide - due at the end of the hour.
The Australia Map Test is January 20. Students are responsible for studying on their own. No in class reviews.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 54: Rectangular Area, Part 1
Assignment: Complete and submit the lesson in class.
Assignment: Complete and submit the lesson in class.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Algebra
Lesson 5.5, part 2. Pages 304-306. Problems 48-56 evens, 57-59, 64-66, 85-87. Quiz 2 problems 1-12.
Science 7
Students finished their purple GRS 2.2, How Soil Forms Packet in class today.
Chapter 2, Weathering and Erosion test is on 1/20/10
All missing work must be turned in next Wednesday as well.
Chapter 2, Weathering and Erosion test is on 1/20/10
All missing work must be turned in next Wednesday as well.
7th grade math (Moran)
Tonight's assignment: Extra Practice Worksheet, Lessons 5-5 and 5-6.
Chapter Test on 1/19/10
Chapter Test on 1/19/10
Literature 8
First Hour: We discussed our last section of reading questions. We read pages 193-203 today as a class.
Second Hour: Chapters 9 & 10 were listened to on the radio program CD and questions discussed. Reread to see what you missed.
Second Hour: Chapters 9 & 10 were listened to on the radio program CD and questions discussed. Reread to see what you missed.
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