Shortened period due to WKCE tests, but we still had class today.
Lesson 3-4: Adding Integers
-Notes and in class practice
HW: p. 123 #11-22 AND #31-42 due tomorrow.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Social Studies 8
No 2nd or 3rd hour today - WKCE tests.
7th Hour received a full class period to work on their independent study packets assigned last Friday. These are due next Monday.
7th Hour received a full class period to work on their independent study packets assigned last Friday. These are due next Monday.
Science 8 - Francoeur
No 1st hour today - WKCE tests.
8th Hour received a full class period to work on their independent study packets assigned last Friday. These are due next Monday. Students may choose the grade they start 2nd quarter with based on the percent of the work assigned they complete well in the given time.
8th Hour received a full class period to work on their independent study packets assigned last Friday. These are due next Monday. Students may choose the grade they start 2nd quarter with based on the percent of the work assigned they complete well in the given time.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Social Studies 8
Middle School Lab for epals exchanges.
Students were assigned a packet that reviews basic geography skills to work on during WKCE testing. This packet will be due the Monday after testing (11/15). There are checkpoints throughout the packet so students can choose to complete as much as they would like in order to recieve the posted grade. Grade options are an F, a C, a B, or an A depending on how much of the packet each student chooses to complete in the given time.
Students were assigned a packet that reviews basic geography skills to work on during WKCE testing. This packet will be due the Monday after testing (11/15). There are checkpoints throughout the packet so students can choose to complete as much as they would like in order to recieve the posted grade. Grade options are an F, a C, a B, or an A depending on how much of the packet each student chooses to complete in the given time.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Discussed Chapter 1, Section 2: Looking Inside Cells.
Students were assigned a packet about cells, cell parts, and cell functions to work on during WKCE testing. This packet will be due the Monday after testing (11/15). There are checkpoints throughout the packet so students can choose to complete as much as they would like in order to recieve the posted grade. Grade options are an F, a C, a B, or an A depending on how much of the packet each student chooses to complete in the given time.
Students were assigned a packet about cells, cell parts, and cell functions to work on during WKCE testing. This packet will be due the Monday after testing (11/15). There are checkpoints throughout the packet so students can choose to complete as much as they would like in order to recieve the posted grade. Grade options are an F, a C, a B, or an A depending on how much of the packet each student chooses to complete in the given time.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 30: Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers
Homework: the problems that we did not complete in class due to the early release schedule.
Homework: the problems that we did not complete in class due to the early release schedule.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Science 8 - Francoeur
Discussed Chapter 1, Section 1: Discovering Cells
Students received a packet about microscope basics with information about the history of the microscope, parts of a microscope, and directions how to use a microscope, as well as a picture of a microscope to color and label.
Microscope packet due in class. No homework.
Students received a packet about microscope basics with information about the history of the microscope, parts of a microscope, and directions how to use a microscope, as well as a picture of a microscope to color and label.
Microscope packet due in class. No homework.
Social Studies 8
Final day working on our class blogs about Eastern Europe. Our goal was to make sure, as a class, that everyone's post was complete, correct, and well-written.
Homework: Study for tomorrow's map test on Eastern Europe.
Homework: Study for tomorrow's map test on Eastern Europe.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Pre-Algebra
Page 621. Lesson 2-7. problems 1-27. Check your solutions for the evens. Checking solutions for odds will be extra credit. Test on Thursday.
Social Studies 8
Today, students were given computer lab time to read through the responses posted by their classmates. Then, students were to respond to/evaluate the responses of other students from their class. The goal being that each response be spectacular due to the orginial post plus the constructive comments from classmates. Students were given starting examples of how to comment constructively such as "I would add the following to this post..." or "I disagree with this post because..." or "I think this is a good post because..." Students were challenged to come up with more to say than something like "I disagree with this post because it is wrong" and to instead add or correct information to make a quality response to the posted question.
Absent students can access the class blog from at home: www.classchatter.com
Homework: Study for Thursday's map test on Eastern Europe
Absent students can access the class blog from at home: www.classchatter.com
Homework: Study for Thursday's map test on Eastern Europe
Science 8 - Francoeur
We went over our Introduction to Cells reading packet from yesterday. Students were assigned to read Chapter 1, Section 1: Discovering Cells and complete the reading packet. This was due in class, and will be discussed tomorrow.
No homework.
No homework.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Pre-Algebra
Page 620-lesson 2-5. Problems 2-28 evens. Lesson 2-6, problems 2-28 evens. Odd problems are extra credit. Last quarter test this Thursday.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Purple books were returned - green books (cells and heredity) were distributed.
Students read an article that introduced them to cells - our new topic of study - and completed a reading worksheet. These were due by the end of the hour.
Students can clean out their science folders of all notes, study guides, worksheets, etc. from our first book. Do NOT recycle your prefix lists! Keep thse for review tests.
Students had time to complete their iSAFE posters about cyber-bullying from last week.
Students read an article that introduced them to cells - our new topic of study - and completed a reading worksheet. These were due by the end of the hour.
Students can clean out their science folders of all notes, study guides, worksheets, etc. from our first book. Do NOT recycle your prefix lists! Keep thse for review tests.
Students had time to complete their iSAFE posters about cyber-bullying from last week.
Social Studies 8
Review for Thursday's Map Test on Eastern Europe
Computer Lab 301 for students to post their responses to the Eastern Europe class blogs. Later in the week, students will be asked to respond to the posts of other students, but today, we just focused on getting responses typed and posted.
Homework: Study for the map test!!
Computer Lab 301 for students to post their responses to the Eastern Europe class blogs. Later in the week, students will be asked to respond to the posts of other students, but today, we just focused on getting responses typed and posted.
Homework: Study for the map test!!
Applied Math 7
Lesson 26: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Most students should have their lesson completed, checked, corrected, and turned in before the end of the hour.
If not, students should complete the lesson as their homework.
Most students should have their lesson completed, checked, corrected, and turned in before the end of the hour.
If not, students should complete the lesson as their homework.
Monday, October 25, 2010
7th Grade Math
Lesson 2-8, pages 94-95. Problems 7-24. Quiz 2 tomorrow and chapter 2 test on Wednesday. Notes will be graded on Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 2-9, pages 106-107. Problems 13-39 and 44-50. Quiz 2 tomorrow and chapter 2 test on Wednesday. Notes will be graded on Wednesday.
Social Studies 8
Review for Eastern Europe Map Test (Thursday, November 4).
Ch. 14, Section 1 was read and discussed as a class. Students were introduced to this unit's project. Each section of Social Studies will be participating in a class blog about topics learned about in our Eastern Europe unit. Blogs encourage students to share their viewpoints and opinions without actually having to share them in person in front of the rest of the class. It also helps to eliminate being interrupted by another student and helps to make sure that all students are heard. Blogs are being used more and more in today's education - especially at the college level so we are excited to be giving students this opportunity.
Students were given a purple sheet with the questions that are on the blog. This week students are reading and discussing Chapter 14 (Eastern Europe) and preparing their answers to post to the blog.
Next week, students will post their responses and then respond to and evaluate classmates' posts.
Ch. 14, Section 1 was read and discussed as a class. Students were introduced to this unit's project. Each section of Social Studies will be participating in a class blog about topics learned about in our Eastern Europe unit. Blogs encourage students to share their viewpoints and opinions without actually having to share them in person in front of the rest of the class. It also helps to eliminate being interrupted by another student and helps to make sure that all students are heard. Blogs are being used more and more in today's education - especially at the college level so we are excited to be giving students this opportunity.
Students were given a purple sheet with the questions that are on the blog. This week students are reading and discussing Chapter 14 (Eastern Europe) and preparing their answers to post to the blog.
Next week, students will post their responses and then respond to and evaluate classmates' posts.
Applied Math 7 & 8
Students discussed internet safety as part of the iSAFE curriculum. Word problems and graphs relating to topics of internet safety were introduced.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Students are participating in part of the iSafe curriculum this week in Science classes. Today, information was discussed regarding cyber bullying.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Applied Math 7
Test 5.
Optional: students may get their work checked before submitting if they would like the opportunity to make corrections. This is not required.
Optional: students may get their work checked before submitting if they would like the opportunity to make corrections. This is not required.
Social Studies 8
Review for Eastern Europe map test (Thursday, November 4)
Middle School Computer Lab:
1) Complete worksheet on the history of the European Union (website required) - due at the end of the hour
2) Make an epals exchange - this week share national customs and holidays (such as the 4th of July, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, etc.) and ask your epal to share national customs that they celebrate.
Middle School Computer Lab:
1) Complete worksheet on the history of the European Union (website required) - due at the end of the hour
2) Make an epals exchange - this week share national customs and holidays (such as the 4th of July, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, etc.) and ask your epal to share national customs that they celebrate.
Science 8 - Francoeur
"E" prefix lists due today - 3 science related words and definitions for each prefix.
"E" prefix quiz
Students were assigned the article "Why Do Leaves Change Color?" with a worksheet to complete by the end of the hour.
Homework: Complete the "Why Do Leaves Change Color?" worksheet if not done by the end of the hour - due Monday.
"E" prefix quiz
Students were assigned the article "Why Do Leaves Change Color?" with a worksheet to complete by the end of the hour.
Homework: Complete the "Why Do Leaves Change Color?" worksheet if not done by the end of the hour - due Monday.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Applied Math 8
Lesson 3-2: Ordering and Comparing Integers
In-class practice.
Homework: p. 570 - additional practice for Lesson 3-2
In-class practice.
Homework: p. 570 - additional practice for Lesson 3-2
Social Studies 8
Review for Eastern Europe Map Test (Thursday, November 4).
Middle School computer lab - students accessed http://europa.eu/abc/history/index_en.htm which is a website all about the history of the European Union with lots of links to additional information.
Students have a worksheet to complete using this website. This site can be accessed from home as well/ if needed.
European Union History worksheets are due at the end of class tomorrow.
Middle School computer lab - students accessed http://europa.eu/abc/history/index_en.htm which is a website all about the history of the European Union with lots of links to additional information.
Students have a worksheet to complete using this website. This site can be accessed from home as well/ if needed.
European Union History worksheets are due at the end of class tomorrow.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Chapter 3 Review due.
Chaper 3 Test
Homework: complete "E" prefix list (due tomorrow) and study prefixes and meanings for tomorrow's prefiz quiz
Chaper 3 Test
Homework: complete "E" prefix list (due tomorrow) and study prefixes and meanings for tomorrow's prefiz quiz
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Science 8 - Francoeur
1st Hour - Assembly for Red Ribbon Week
8th Hour - viewed a Science Explorer video that reviewed key concepts from our first book. Students completed and submitted a study guide.
HW: 3.3 Packet is due tomorrow for 1st and 8th Hours.
8th Hour - viewed a Science Explorer video that reviewed key concepts from our first book. Students completed and submitted a study guide.
HW: 3.3 Packet is due tomorrow for 1st and 8th Hours.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 3-1: Integers and Absolute Value
Practice problems done in class.
HW: p. 568 (3-1) #1-22
Practice problems done in class.
HW: p. 568 (3-1) #1-22
Applied Math 7
Lesson 23 should be turned in today.
Lesson 24 - most done together in class.
HW: only if you didn't get Lesson 24 done, checked, and corrected by the end of the hour.
Lesson 24 - most done together in class.
HW: only if you didn't get Lesson 24 done, checked, and corrected by the end of the hour.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Applied Math 7
Lesson 23: Simplifying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Some students need to make corrections to Lesson 23 - corrections are due tomorrow if not turned in by the end of the hour.
Some students need to make corrections to Lesson 23 - corrections are due tomorrow if not turned in by the end of the hour.
Social Studies 8
Students completed and turned in their Western Europe brochures.
HW: STUDY for the Western Europe Map Test tomorrow!
HW: STUDY for the Western Europe Map Test tomorrow!
Science 8 - Francoeur
Today we went over Section 3.2. Students turned in their notes for a grade.
HW: Read Section 3.3 and complete the packet. "E" words and definitions (3 for each prefix) are due on Friday. Prefix Quiz on Friday.
No 1st Hour tomorrow due to an assembly. Section 3.3 will be due on Wednesday for all students.
HW: Read Section 3.3 and complete the packet. "E" words and definitions (3 for each prefix) are due on Friday. Prefix Quiz on Friday.
No 1st Hour tomorrow due to an assembly. Section 3.3 will be due on Wednesday for all students.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Social Studies 8
Review for Western Europe Map test on Tuesday.
Computer Lab time today - epals and/or brochure project.
Brochures are due at the end of the hour on Monday.
HW: STUDY (actually go over more than once) your map packets for the test on Tuesday.
Computer Lab time today - epals and/or brochure project.
Brochures are due at the end of the hour on Monday.
HW: STUDY (actually go over more than once) your map packets for the test on Tuesday.
Science 8 - Francoeur
A-D Prefix Review Quiz for extra credit today. Students scoring a 70% or higher will receive extra credit.
Students also viewed and evaluated the science safety videos by 1st Hour and 8th Hour.
Homework: "E" prefix list (three science related words and definitions for each prefix) is due next Friday. 3.2 Packet (blue, assigned yesterday) is due on Monday.
Students also viewed and evaluated the science safety videos by 1st Hour and 8th Hour.
Homework: "E" prefix list (three science related words and definitions for each prefix) is due next Friday. 3.2 Packet (blue, assigned yesterday) is due on Monday.
Applied Math 8
Chapter 1 Review
p. 47-48 #8-59
Homework: complete the chapter 1 review for Monday and organize your notes for use on Monday's test.
p. 47-48 #8-59
Homework: complete the chapter 1 review for Monday and organize your notes for use on Monday's test.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 22: Prime Numbers / Prime Factorization
Lesson started in class. Students had independent work assigned that was to be completed in class, checked, and corrected before turning in. Students who did not complete the assignment before the end of the hour have homework: complete the lesson
Lesson started in class. Students had independent work assigned that was to be completed in class, checked, and corrected before turning in. Students who did not complete the assignment before the end of the hour have homework: complete the lesson
Thursday, October 14, 2010
7th Grade Math
Mid-chapter practice on page 74. Problems 1-15. Page 568, lesson 2-4. Problems 1-12. Mid-chapter test and quiz tomorrow. Notes will be graded.
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapte practice test. Page 86. Problems 1-20. Page 620, lesson 2-4. Problems 2-32 evens. Mid-chapter practice test and quiz tomorrow. Notes will be graded.
Social Studies 8
Review for Western Europe Map Test on 10/19.
Middle School Computer Lab for work time on Western Europe brochure project.
No homework.
Middle School Computer Lab for work time on Western Europe brochure project.
No homework.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Went over 3.1 Packet - Understanding Technology
Homework: Read Chapter 3, Section 2 "Technology Design" and complete the reading packet (due tomorrow).
Homework: Read Chapter 3, Section 2 "Technology Design" and complete the reading packet (due tomorrow).
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Applied Math 8
Lesson 1-9: Scientific Notation
Notes (for use on test) and in class practice.
Homework: p. 566 (1-9) #1-33 due tomorrow.
Notes (for use on test) and in class practice.
Homework: p. 566 (1-9) #1-33 due tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Review for the Western Europe Map Test (10/19)
Since no computer labs were available today, students viewed a video about England (history, landmarks, geography, culture, etc.) and completed a study guide. The study guide was due in class.
Homework: study for map test, complete additional research for project at home if necessary.
Since no computer labs were available today, students viewed a video about England (history, landmarks, geography, culture, etc.) and completed a study guide. The study guide was due in class.
Homework: study for map test, complete additional research for project at home if necessary.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Chapter 2 Reviews due today.
Chapter 2 Test - notes allowed if you brought them to class.
Homework: Read Chapter 3, Section 1: "Understanding Technology" p. 88 and complete the 3.1 Reading Packet - due tomorrow.
Chapter 2 Test - notes allowed if you brought them to class.
Homework: Read Chapter 3, Section 1: "Understanding Technology" p. 88 and complete the 3.1 Reading Packet - due tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
7th Grade Math
Capacity worksheet-problems 8-32 evens. Mean/median/mode/range worksheet-problems 1-10. Range is the difference between the highest number and the lowest number. Mid-chapter two test and quiz on Friday. Notes will be graded on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 2-5. Pages 84-85. Problems: 11-31 and 38-40. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Friday. Notes will be graded.
Social Studies 8
Review for Western Europe Map Test (Tuesday, October 19).
IMC Computer Lab for project work time. Western Europe brochures are due Monday, October 18.
No homework, but make sure you are studying for your map test!
IMC Computer Lab for project work time. Western Europe brochures are due Monday, October 18.
No homework, but make sure you are studying for your map test!
Science 8 - Francoeur
Students completed shooting their scenes for each class's science safety instructional video. Hopefully students should be able to view and evaluate these videos on Friday.
Homework: Chapter 2 Review (due tomorrow)
Homework: Chapter 2 Review (due tomorrow)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Health 7
Wrapped up peer pressure and discussed internal pressure and how to resist internal pressure.
Assignment: Complete peer pressure interview with a parent. Due Wednesday.
Get Human Growth and Dev. permission slip signed by Monday, 10/18.
Assignment: Complete peer pressure interview with a parent. Due Wednesday.
Get Human Growth and Dev. permission slip signed by Monday, 10/18.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Students rehearsed their scence for the Safety in the Science Laboratory video that each hour is making. Groups who were ready to be recorded were recorded. Students will (hopefully) be able to view their class videos and the video of the other class on Friday.
Social Studies 8
In World Geography, students went over their Western Europe map packets to make sure everything was labeled correctly for studying purposes. Students then viewed an 11 minute video that gave them ideas for our next project. Students can choose from a time period, custom, industry, landmark, or person relating to Western Europe. Students will research their topic and create an informational brochure. Students had the rest of the hour in the computer lab to begin their research.
W. Europe Project - due Monday, 10/18
W. Europe Map Test - Tuesday, 10/19
W. Europe Project - due Monday, 10/18
W. Europe Map Test - Tuesday, 10/19
7th Grade Math
Lesson 2-4, page 72. Problems 10-18 and 20-23. Mid-chapter two test and quiz on Friday.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
7th Grade Math
Chapter 1 quiz today. Homework: Chapter 1 test form D. Final chapter 1 test tomorrow. Notes will also be graded.
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 1 quiz today. Homework: Chapter 1 test form D. Final test of chapter 1 tomorrow. Notes will be graded.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
7th Grade Math
Chapter 1 Review. Pages 46-48. Problems 6-60 evens. Quiz tomorrow. Chapter 1 test on Friday. Notes graded on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 1 Review, pages 54-56. Problems 11-58. Quiz tomorrow. Chapter 1 test on Friday. Note grade on Friday.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
7th Grade Math
Lesson 1-9, page 45. Problems 10-35. Extra-credit 38-42. Quiz on Thursday, Test on Friday. Notes graded on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 1-9, pages 52-53. Problems 14-39. Extra-credit 40-44. Quiz on Thursday and test on Friday. Notes due on Friday.
Monday, September 27, 2010
7th Grade Math
Lesson 1-8, pages 40-41. Problems 11-41. Quiz on Thursday. Chapter 1 Test on Friday. Notes due on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 1-8, pages 48-49. Problems 12-39 and 47-51. Quiz on Thursday. Chapter test 1 on Friday. Notes due on Friday.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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