Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-8: Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
In-class practice: p. 272 #8-19
Homework: p. 579 (6-8) #1-13

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-6 and 10-7 worksheets. Story problems are extra credit.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

7-6 and 7-7 worksheets. Enrichment and word problems are extra credit.

Algebra

Lesson 8.3, pages 466-469. Problems 20-60 even and 62-66.

Science 8

Today discussed Eutrophication and the effect it has on our ponds and lakes. A review assignment is due by Monday which covers pages 84-86. Students need to remember their list of algae based products is due on Monday too.
A new prefix list "P" was passed out too.

Literature 8

We finished Contagion today...review questions were assigned and are due on Monday.

Social Studies 8

Day 2 of WORK TIME for students to read through Chapters 12 and 13. Students are looking for SPECIFIC information, therefore their notes do not need to include every single piece of information in the Chapter (see the pink half sheet with directions).
Assignment: An essay (at least two perfect paragraph) is due on MONDAY which compares and contrasts the North and the South. This can be typed, but it is not required.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 16

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-7.
Assignment: 6-7 Packet

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-7, pages 503-504. Problems 12-45.

7th Grade Math-Mr.Smith

Lesson 7-7, pages 320-321. Problems 4-23 and 25-31.

Algebra

Lesson 8.2, Part 2. Pages 459-461. Problems 45-69 and 71-75.

Science 8

Our Protista notes finished today with Fungus-like Protists. We also added information to our plant-like group. We read an article about the additives from algae in our food. Students were asked to find ten food products that contain an algae derivative. Make sure to list the product and ingredient (alga based product). This is not due until MONDAY!

Literature 8

We read Contagion again today. Both classes are at the same point. We should finish this short story tomorrow.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The students completed a worksheet in class on the numbers and telling time. Quiz: Friday on numbers and telling time.

Social Studies 8

Students will spend today and tomorrow learning about the similarities and differences of the North and South. Now that they are expert note takers, students will be reading through Chapters 12 and 13 looking for specific information about these two regions. Students will then write an essay (2 paragraph minimum) that compares and contrasts the North and the South prior to the beginning of the Civil War. This essay is due Monday, March 15. Class time is allotted for students to work.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 80: Percent of a Number
First half of lesson done together, remaining half for students to complete independently.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-7: Changing Units of Customary Measurement
In Class: p. 269 #11-25
Homework: p. 579 (6-7) #1-24

Science 8

Notes on Plant-like Protists today. An Euglena reading and coloring sheet assigned for tomorrow.

Literature 8

First hour had some study time to allow the second hour to get caught up in Contagion. Second hour had to read up through page 50.

Science 7

Today students got their Erosion and Deposition tests back, make sure to take a look at them! In class, they continued to work on their specific chapters to share with the class.

Math 7(Moran)

Lesson 7-7, pages 319-321, problem #'s 9-23 and 25-31. This is due on FRIDAY! Also due FRIDAY is your returned test/quiz.

Social Studies 8

Students are to read Chapter 11, Section 4 (the California Gold Rush) and organize the important information into a standard outline. This is our last "notes out of the textbook" assignment!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 79: Area of a Triangle
Homework: Complete Lesson 79

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-6.
Homework: 6-6 Packet

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We practiced counting in Spanish from 1 - 60. We reviewed how to tell time in Spanish. The Spanish sentences about the students' schedules were written on the board and corrected. We covered pages 76 - 77 in the textbook.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-6, pages 498-499. Problems 12-49. Extra-credit 50-63.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-6, page 318. Problems 13-41 and 43-49.

Algebra

Lesson 8.1, Part 2. Pages 453-455. Problems 59-75, 82, 87, 90, 95, 100, 105.

Social Studies 8

Students are now working on reading and taking notes independently. Today's assignment is to read Chapter 11, Section 3 (The Mexican-American War) starting on p. 354 and to put the important information in standard outline form. This is a lengthy section. Students had the entire class period to get started, so take home work should be minimal.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 78: Adding Signed Numbers
#1-16 done together; #17-30 independently - due at the end of the hour

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-6: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In-class practice: p. 266 #3-19
Homework: p. 578 (6-6) #1-27

Science 8

Today we discussed the characteristics of animal-like protists. A paramecium reading and structure assignment was given.

Literature 8

Today first hour continued to read Contagion.
Second Hour finished up late projects and had the opportunity to play some of the wonderful student created games.

Science 7

Today all students received their 3rd science text book. The students are now in groups/pairs and are determining how they would like to presents specific information about a chapter. Each group takes a turn in "the drivers seat". Make sure to ask them about it!

Math 7 (Moran)

Lesson 7-5, page 315, #'s 14-40 EVEN and 41-47(review)

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-5, pages 494-495. Problems 12-42 and 45-51

7th Grade Math

Lesson 7-5, page 315. Problems 13-39.

Algebra

Lesson 8.1 Part 1, page 453. Problems 22-58.

Literature 8

First Hour began reading Contagion.
Second hour presented their book projects...and watched the end of the movie!

Science 8

Introduction to Protists...notes on the separate phyla. Assignment is to read and answer questions about a Sarcodine: Amoeba.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The graded "family" vocabulary quizzes were returned to students. We did a dictado (dictation) using page 56 in the textbook. We reviewed "telling time." Assignment due tomorrow: Write 5 sentences in Spanish about your class schedule noting at what time the class commences

Health 7

Study for test on Tuesday. Look over alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana note sheets.
Make sure you bring in Human Growth and Development permission slip by Tuesday.

Health 8

Practiced care for an unconscious choking victim in classs today. Study for test on Wednesday.

Social Studies 8

We read through Chapter 11, Section 2 (The Texas Revolution) as a class and discussed important points that could be included in student outlines.
Homework: Outline Chapter 11, Section 2 using the standard outline format we have learned.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 77: Symbols of Inclusion
Practice problems - 15 done as a class; 16-30 on your own --> all due at the end of the hour.

Applied Math 8

Chapter 6 Mid-Chapter Test.
No homework.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

Students had some time to study and then they took their quiz on the "family" vocabulary. We reviewed the numbers from 1 to 99 and then practiced telling time. The completed, graded family trees were returned to the students.

Science 8

Today we had a video as an introduction to Protists. AND our second Science Showcase was assigned and is due on Monday April 19. Plenty of time to work on a quality project/experiment.

I also took the time to explain a free project in our community called 88Charlies Inc. Interested students were given an application and flier. Check it out at http://www.88charlies.com

Literature 8

First Hour presented their projects. Second hour had their last work day and watched the movie.

Health 7

Students read about and discussed the use and abuse of prescription drugs.

Health 8

Students learned and practiced Adult CPR today.

Social Studies 8

Start of Chapter 11: Expanding West
Students are now responsible for identifying important information and transferring that information into an outline for each section of Chapter 11.
Today we read Section 1: Trails to the West and Ms. Francoeur demonstrated how she would outline the section on the overhead.
Assignment: Outline Chapter 11, Section 1. Your notes need to be readable and complete. Follow the standard rules for completing an outline (No A without a B, no 1 without a 2, etc.). Complete sentences are NOT required.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 76: Classifying Triangles

Applied Math 8

Mid-Chapter Review: p. 262 #3-20

Health 7

Finished video "I can quit"
Discussed importance of reading OTC drug labels and practiced reading labels for information that should be acquired before taking an OTC drug.

Health 8

Practiced conscious choking victim and learned the signals of a heart attack and the cardiac chain of survival.
*** Continue to study tan skill pages in book. Adult Care test on Wednesday, March 10th.

Many students have not turned in their Fitness Plans because they have forgotten to get a parent signature for verification. Please check with your student to make sure this is complete and turned in.

Pre-Algebra

Page 641, lesson 10-3. Problems 1-10. Lesson 10-4, problems 2-30 even. Test, quiz, and notes tomorrow.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-3, pg. 580. Problems 2-26 even. Page 581, Ls. 7-4. Problems 2-18 even. Test and quiz tomorrow.

Algebra

Chapter Review, pgs 440-442. Problems 1-32. Test tomorrow and notes.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The completed family trees were handed in today. We learned how to tell time in Spanish. Tomorrow (Friday): Quiz on "family" vocabulary.

Science 8

Chapter 2 test today...I hope you did well!

Literature 8

Project work day...First hour will present their projects in class tomorrow. Second hour has the whole period to work tomorrow and will present on Monday.

Social Studies 8

We read Chapter 10, Section 3 together in class. Then, we worked on completing our almost blank outline of the section together as well.
Homework: Complete the "Indian Removal" notes if you did not do so in class.

Applied Math 7

Test 15

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-5
Homework: 6-5 Packet

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 10 review packet.
Test and quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Review chapter 7 packet. Test and quiz on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 7.6, Part 2. Pages 436-438. Problems 30-36, 42, and quiz 2.
Quiz tomorrow and test on Friday.

Science 8

Chapter two review...no homework but all late/missing work is due tomorrow as well as the extra credit for this chapter.
Test tomorrow...STUDY!!!

Literature 8

Work day for completing book summary projects.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

The students took a practice quiz today on the "family" vocabulary. We covered pages 59 - 63 in the textbook. The Family Trees are due tomorrow (Thursday).

Social Studies 8

We read through Chapter 10, Section 2.
Assignment: Complete the outline on "Jackson's Administration"

Applied Math 7

Test 15 Review

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-5: Algebra - Solving Division Equations
In Class: p . 260 #15-34
Homework: p. 578 (6-5) #1-32

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We went over the sentences written in Spanish using adjectives correctly and the "family" vocabulary. The family tree is due on Thursday. The quiz on the "family" vocabulary will be on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-4, pages 486-487. Problems 10-35. Extra credit 36-48. Quiz and test on Friday.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-4, pages 307-308. Problems 9-26. Quiz and test on Friday.

Algebra

Lesson 7.6, pages 435-436. Problems 9-14 and 16-26 even. Test on Friday.

Science 8

We corrected our Chapter review assignment. Any students with late work were given reminders. We began reviewing for the test on Chapter two...which is scheduled for Thursday!
No homework tonight except for STUDYING!!!

Literature 8

Both classes took the test today. A project for the books has been assigned. They are due on Friday. Second hour will be watching the movie "And Then There Were None" on Thursday and Friday.

Social Studies 8

Today we begin Chapter 10 in our textbooks: The Age of Jackson. We read through section 1 as a class. During this chapter, students will receive very little scaffolding for completing notes in an outline manner. For this chapter ONLY students will need to use complete sentences when completing their outlines.
Assignment: Complete the Section 1 Outline.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 75: Variables and Evaluation

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 6-4.
Assignment: 6-4 Packet
Please see Ms. Francoeur before school, during lunch, or after school if you would like some help.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-3, pages 480-481. Problems 7-19 and 27-29.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 7-3, pages 299-300. Problems 16-43. Quiz and test on Friday.

8th gr. Spanish FLEX

We reviewed the "family" vocabulary words. The quiz on those words will be this coming Friday.
Assignment: Family tree - due on Thursday. Use Spanish words in making the family tree. A large sheet of paper was given to each student.

Algebra

Lesson 7.5, pages 429-431. Problems 12-17/18-28 even, 31,32, 36-38, and 43-48. Test and quiz on Friday.

Science 8

Our Mini-research project Inspirations fact sheet is due today. We are at the end of the chapter...an assignment on pages 69-70 (1-19) was assigned for a review. Due tomorrow.

Literature 8

Both classes will have the book final tomorrow. A final project will be/has been assigned with a due date of Friday for presentation. The students will have all class period this week to work on the project.

Science 7

We went over the assignment given on Tuesday/Wednesday in class. We reviewed the topics that will be covered on the upcoming test (Wednesday for 1st and 2nd hours, Thursday for 4th, 7th and 8th hours). Students were also given the essay questions ahead of time. There is no homework today except to study(all students received grs's back to study from) for the test and it would be a good choice to use your book to discover the answers for the essay questions for Thursday.

Math 7 (Moran)

Lesson 7-3: Proportions, pages 297-300 and problems 16-43. Make sure to show your work!

Social Studies 8

We reviewed the main points from Wednesday's reading including nationalism, sectionalism, the Era of Good Feeling, and the Missouri Compromise. We then read through Chapter 9, Section 3 as a class.
Assignment: Complete the "American Culture" notes outline worksheet. This is due tomorrow.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 74: Fractional Part of a Number and Decimal Part of a Number

Applied Math 8

Lesson 6-4: Multiplying Fraction and Mixed Numbers
In Class: p. 256 #11-22 and 25-32
Homework: p. 578 (6-4) #1-32

Science 7

Students received a light pink review of Wave and Wind Erosion, as well as a dark pink overview of Chapter 3. Most students finished in class, but if not, the work is due on Monday when they return.

Those that went on the trip to the aquatic center received the work ahead of time. The students looked like they had a good time on the trip, they were complimented on their great behavior and courtesy of others there, and represented PEMS very well - great job panthers!!!!

Have a great weekend, Make Good Choices :)

7th grade math (Moran)

Lesson 7-2, pages 292-295. Assigned problem #'s 10-21, 30-40

Science 8

Disease Vocabulary due today.
Continued Computer lab work time to complete our Disease Fact Sheet on Inspiration.

Literature 8

First Hour: We reviewed for the test by completing reviews of the book...Plot, Theme and Motif were the Literary terms covered.

Second Hour: We read the Epilogue and end of the book to understand/solve the mystery.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 10-2, page 477. Problems 13-44. Check even number solutions.