Literature 8

We discussed a "Character Crest" assignment due this Friday. Students who choose to work alone pick one character to make a family crest/shield describing four of their qualities. Partner teams make one crest/shield listing qualities of all six family members.
Assignment: Read Chapter 15 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 12-1, pages 562-563. Problems 3-31, 33, and 37-44.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 9-4, pages 362-363. Problems 3-19 and 21-28. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Thursday.

Algebra

Lesson 10.6, part 2. Pages 614-617. Problems 15-63 odd, 64 and 65. Quiz 2 problems 1-27. Quiz this Thursday and test on Friday.

Science 8

Flower lab today after correcting our plant parts packet. A new prefix list was given on Friday...quiz this Friday.

Literature 8

We have read through Chapter 14 today. A new review packet was assigned which covers Ch. 13-18. This is due on Thursday.

Literature 8

We read chapter 13 today after correcting Ch. 7-12 assignment.

Health 7

Students completed their Communication Unit test in class today.

Health 8

Students worked on outliness for their Heart Healthy Essay due on May 3rd. Students must use the data from the heart health activity sheet in the essay.

Physical Education 7 & 8

Make sure you have turned in your rolling skating permission slip. You can not skate without it. Please have a good pair of socks everyday next week.

Science 8

Work day to fill in data on seeds we planted yesterday and to complete a plant structure packet assigned on Wednesday...due Monday!

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Science 8

Science Showcase Presentation are in full swing. Any not presented today will go tomorrow.
Happy Earth Week!

Literature 8

Today we read chapters 7 & 8

Health 7

Students worked through a problem using the seven steps to problem solving.

Health 8

Discussed function of the heart using models made in class. Read pages 78-84.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-5 and 11-7 practice worksheets. Do both sides of each. Word story problems are extra credit.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students took chapter 8 test. No homework :{)

Algebra

Lesson 10-4, pages 600-602. Problems 20-42 even and 44-56.

Social Studies 8

Students viewed a History Channel/A&E video about the WWI foot soldier and modern warfare

Applied Math 7

Lesson 92: Finding the Whole When a Part is Known
Due in class.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-6: Decimals Greater Than 100% and Less Than 1%
In Class Practice: p. 318 #13-36
Homework: p. 581 (7-6) #1-36

Science 8

We played a review game today to help study for the test tomorrow on Chapter 4.
Science Showcase is due on Monday!

Literature 8

We read chapter 4 & 5 today. Review packet Ch. 1-6 will be due at the end of the hour tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-7, pages 546-547. Problems 7-32.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Students took quiz 2 on chapter 8. Homework, work on form 3 test. Test and notes tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 10.3, part 2. Pages 593-596. Problems 36-42, 47-50, 56-58. Quiz 1, problems 1-17.

Science 8

We reviewed the reproductive cycles and characteristics of our plants from chapter 4. Moss & Ferns. Study tonight for the test on Friday.
Showcase is due on Monday...Are you ready?

Literature 8

We discussed Chapters 1-2. After reading chapter 3 I assigned the character study section of the review. Most questions can be answered using chapter 1-3.

Science 8

We took notes on Seedless, Vascular plants: Ferns, Club Moss and Horsetails. As a review we compared yesterday's notes with today's.
A review for 4.3 & 4.4 was given. Students also had time to observe living Ferns and spore cases...Thank you to New House of Design for their donation to our lab today!

Chapter 4 test FRIDAY
Showcase is due on MONDAY

Literature 8

Our vocabulary was corrected today. We need to work on using terms in sentences...some were a bit rough.
We located Switzerland, England and Malaysia as possible ports and/or location for the shipwreck and discussed what 10 items we would want to salvage and use for survival on the island.
Read Chapters 1 & 2 for homework!

Social Studies 8

Review of the four main causes for tension in Europe prior to WWI.
Secret Alliance simulation - ask your student for details.
HOMEWORK: written response to today's simulation: If Penland invades Bahkan how will your country be involved? Explain what alliances your country has made which involve your country in a continent-wide conflict.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 18

Applied Math 8

Chapter 7 Mid-Chapter Test. No homework.

Science 8

A quick refresher of plants today. We then focused on nonvascular plants called the Bryophytes: Moss, Liverwort and Hornworts. A few notes were given and students had time to view moss and its structures under the dissecting scopes.

REMINDERS:
Science Showcase is due one week from today.
Chapter 4 test is scheduled for this Friday.

Literature 8

We started Swiss Family Robinson today by reading a descriptive introduction. Students were given the Chapter's 1-6 Study Guide and assigned the vocabulary section. Define the twelve words and use them in a sentence...due tomorrow.

Language Arts 7

Students who want to go on the Milwaukee Holocaust Museum field trip need to have their permission slip and payment turned in tomorrow (April 13th)!

Students were given these forms on March 29th and very few have been turned in! I have given many students new permission forms, so look for the purple sheets they are hopefully bringing home!

This is a great opportunity and I would love for all students to attend!! Thanks!

Social Studies 8

Notes on background information for WWI - viewed a short video reviewing the causes for tension in Europe in the early 1900s.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 90: The Multiplication Rule for Equations

Applied Math 8

Chapter 7 Mid-Chapter Review
p. 310 #3-20

Language Arts/Literature 7

Language Arts 7

Students should be reviewing the contents of their poetry portfolios. It will be a big poetry week when we get back from break! Students should also be practicing their poem for the poetry recitation competition! I told them it is cool to randomly recite their poem over spring break!!

Literature 7

Students have a take home test for the novel Killing Mr. Griffin. This take home test will be due the Thursday when we get back from break. It would be wise (if students are able) to begin this take home test over break. It may help relieve some stress later!

Also, if you have Skyward access and notice that the literature grades are unusually low, it is because I have had a rash of students not turning things in. These grades can always be changed; however, I wanted to put in the missing grades as a reminder for students.

Science 7

Each class took their plate tectonic quest today. There are no new assignments over break:) Earthquake groups please remember your will be presenting when we get back from break!

Have a fun and safe break, make good choices!

Math 7 (Moran)

Today's assignment is Lesson 8-5 on page 354-357. Problems 11-25, 27-29, 31-32.
Notes will be checked on Tuesday when we get back from break.
Quiz Tuesday when we get back, and Test on Wednesday.

Science 8

We took a review quiz for the prefix lists M-P. We also had an observation lab ...viewing plant stems, leaves and stoma. A chromatography lab was also available to do. THANK YOU TO NEW HOUSE OF DESIGN FLORAL for the supplies used today!No homework!
Showcase projects are due one week after we return from break! Be ready!

Literature 8

We read through the rest of the Scope magazine and the kids had a review to finish that followed along with the play we read yesterday. The review should have been turned in...No Homework...have a nice break!

Science 7

Today, the plate tectonic groups finished up their presentations. There will be a "quest" tomorrow, so make sure you study! You need to use the notes from the presentation, any review sheets if you have them, and you book.

Math 7(Moran)

Lesson 8-4, page 353 with problems 11-27. There are also 3 new vocabulary words that need to be completed.
Chapter 8 Quiz #2 on 4/13 and test on 4-14

Science 8

Notes on Plants were presented and completed. We had a short graphing assignment noting two factors that affect Photosynthesis...temperature and light intensity.

Study for the prefix review quiz on Thursday!

Literature 8

We chose our next novel...The Swiss Family Robinson...which will begin after break.
We also read from Scope magazine an excerpt from the play Twelfth Night.

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property worksheet problems 1-24. Multi-step worksheets. Problems 1-11, skip 5 and 8. 12-20 are extra credit.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 8-5, pages 356-357. Problems 11-29 and 33-35.

Algebra

Lesson 9.6, pages 574-576. Problems 10-34 evens and 35-38. Quiz 2 problems 1-13. Test on Thursday.

Health 7

Return syllabus if not already turned in.

Health 8

Finish cutting out skeleton parts for Wednesday. Study bones diagram.

Science 8

We answered six questions about plants today. Each small group answered one...then students copied the answers in their notes. We will review and discuss the work tomorrow.
REMEMBER the review M-P prefix quiz is Thursday...no homework tonight...study!

Literature 8

We finished our movie today and our comparison to the book. Tomorrow we will be choosing our next book for after break.

Science 7

The plate tectonic groups are still presenting to the class. Each hour has a section assignment/worksheet that is due tomorrow. Most of 1st and 2nd hour were able to complete the activity in class.

Wednesday is our reviewing day for plate tectonics, Thursday is our quiz/test = "quest"

Today, we also talked about 4th quarter expectations. These expectations are the same ones that have been discussed each of the preceding quarters. Assignments are expected to be completed on the due date. For 4th Quarter, if a student does not have an assignment completed for the day it is due, the student will be expected to stay after school either that day or the following day. The student needs to make transportation arrangements to be picked up at 3:45pm.

Math 7 (Moran)

Tonight's assignment is the Mid-Chapter 8 review on page 346. The quiz and mid-chapter test is tomorrow.

Today, we talked about 4th quarter expectations. These expectations are the same ones that have been discussed each of the preceding quarters. Assignments are expected to be completed on the due date. For 4th Quarter, if a student does not have an assignment completed for the day it is due, the student will be expected to stay after school either that day or the following day. The student needs to make transportation arrangements to be picked up at 3:45pm.

Mr. Smith's Homework Expectations

Starting 4th quarter, all math homework must be completed on the date it is due. If a student comes to class without it, he or she will be getting an afterschool detention the following day. They will be responsible to arrange a ride home at 3:45 p.m.

Pre-Algebra

Pages 642-643. Lesson 11-1, problems 1-27. Lesson 11-2, problems 1-12. Test and quiz on Thursday

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 8-4, pages 352-353. Problems 11-31. Extra-credit 33-41.

Algebra

Lesson 9.5, pages 536-537. Problems 32-82 even. Test and quiz on Thursday..

Health 7

Get syllabus signed.

Health 8

Get syllabus signed and read pp. 12-19.
Study bones diagram.

Social Studies 8

Expectations for 4th Quarter were reviewed. Parents will be interested to know that if homework is not complete the day it is due, Ms. Francoeur will be expecting your child to stay after school that day to complete it.
All this week students will be learning about the highlights in U.S. History between the Civil War and WWI. We will start WWI when we get back from Spring Break. Today students learned about Reconstruction and Americans moving West. Students have a packet to complete as the y listen to the lecture. Some answers are part of the powerpoint presentation, and some questions can only be answered by paying attention to the actual lecture. This packet will be due on Thursday. There will be no homework from Social Studies this week - participation in class will make up the first grade of the quarter.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 87: Operations with Fractions and Decimals.
Practice - #13 done together in class.
Assignment: Complete #14-30 independently, have it checked, make corrections, and submit before the end of the hour.

Applied Math 8

7-2 Packet due today.
Lesson 7-3: Proportions
In class practice p. 299 #16-39
Homework: p. 580 (7-3) #1-27

Science 8

Plant Cell review activity and introduction to plants. Vocabulary review and puzzle due tomorrow.

Literature 8

We are continuing to watch the video Flowers for Algernon.

7th Grade Math

Mid-chapter test and quiz on chapter 8 today.

Pre-Algebra

Page 643. Lesson 11-3, problems 2-18 even. Lesson 11-4, problems 2-24 even.

Algebra

Lesson 9.4, pages 529-531. Problems 18-44 even. Problems 52, 57, and 58.

Social Studies 8

Students viewed a video on the Civil War that reviewed what we have learned over the last week.

Applied Math 7

Basic Facts

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-1.
Homework: 7-1 Packet *This will be the first 4th quarter grade

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-4, pages 528-529. Problems 4-28. Extra-credit problems 29-40.

7th Grade-Mr. Smith

Practice Test, page 348. Problems 1-16. Page 583, Lesson 8-2. Problems 1-18. Test, quiz and notes on tomorrow.

Algebra

Lesson 9.3, Part 2. Pages 522-524. Problems 65, 66, 69-71, 76, 84, 86, 90, 94, 100. Quiz 1 problems 1-25.

Science 7

Today the plate tectonic groups began their presentations. Most classes did not finish all of their notes, so they will continue tomorrow as well.

Math 7 (Moran)

Lesson 8-3. Pages 345-347, #'s 5-18

Science 8

Students watched a video called the Seasonal Forrest from the Planet Earth series as an introduction to Plants. We will continue this tomorrow.

Literature 8

We finished the movie "Charly" today and made a comparison between our short story and the movie. The students will be comparing the 1968 version to a 2005 production titled Flowers for Algernon.

Social Studies 8

The Civil War Test. Notes allowed.
No extra time allowed - organization was important on this test.
Notes needed to be turned in with the test to make sure there was no passing off of notes to students in other hours who did not participate in taking notes over the last week.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 86: The Opposite of the Opposite / Algebraic Addition
practice - #12 done together in class.
#13-30 to be done independently, checked, and corrected before submitting.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-2: Rates
In Class work p. 294 #4-19
Homework: p. 580 (7-2) #1-20

Science 8

Chapter 3 test today. I hope you did well.
All late/missing work is due this Friday...I have been announcing this daily since last week.

Literature 8

We continued to watch "Charly"

Social Studies 8

"The Tide of War Turns"
The Civil War test is tomorrow... notes allowed, predominantly short answer.
Homework: study for your test and make sure your notes are organized.

Applied Math 7

Test 17 today. Tests should be checked before getting turned in so corrections can be made.

Applied Math 8

Corrected Lesson 7-1.
Homework: 7-1 Packet

Pre-Algebra

Lesson 11-2, pages 519-520. Problems 4-24 and 27-33.

7th Grade Math-Mr. Smith

Lesson 8-2. Pages 342-343. Problems 8-24 and 27-29.

Algebra

Lesson9.2, pages 514-516. Problems 10-52 even, 58-60, 65, 70, 74, 75.

Science 7

We continued our presentations in the lab today. Most groups are finishing up and have just to print out a final copy tomorrow in lab. Most have been working very hard and have found unique ways to bring their topics to life:) We will finish up tomorrow, with presentations starting on Thursday/Friday.

Math 7 (Moran)

Tonight's assignment= Extra Practice in the back of the book, pg 582 Lesson 8-1, the EVENS.
As a reminder, make sure to turn in all missing work for 3rd quarter by tomorrow!

Science 8

We reviewed for the Chapter 3 test tomorrow. Study!

Literature 8

We continued to watch the movie "Charly" after students had an opportunity to make vocabulary corrections on their test.

Social Studies 8

Today's topic: "Daily Life During the War"
No homework.
The Civil War Test is Thursday. This test is predominantly short answer - notes are allowed. Test reviews happen every day at the beginning of class. Students have been encouraged to make sure their notes are organized so they can complete the test in the allotted time. Test questions go in order along with the notes, and again, are reviewed EVERY DAY.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 17. Students with outstanding work need to work on that over the review.

Applied Math 8

Lesson 7-1: Ratios
In Class: P. 290 #14-29
Homework: p. 580 (7-1) #1-25