Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Science 8 - Francoeur
Today we discussed Chapter 2, Section 4 and students turned in their study guides for a grade. Students were then given the Chapter 2 Review to work on in class. This review will not be graded, however it is allowed on tomorrow's test along with the study guides from Chapter 2, Sections 1-4, and mitosis notes.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Science 8: Stachowski
Extra Credit Video Quiz today...I hope they did well.
All missing work was due today as well.
All missing work was due today as well.
Social Studies 8
Map Review.
Computer Lab for South/Southwest Asia documentary project except students who are missing work.
If research was complete, students could use computer lab time to communicate with their epals. If students did not have time today, they were encouraged to complete an epals exchange at home over the weekend.
Computer Lab for South/Southwest Asia documentary project except students who are missing work.
If research was complete, students could use computer lab time to communicate with their epals. If students did not have time today, they were encouraged to complete an epals exchange at home over the weekend.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Well, 1st and 8th Hours were all caught up from last Friday's assembly, but then there was no 8th hour due to the Explore Test yesterday so once again, the hours are at different places.
1st hour: in an effort to get everyone at the same place in science, 1st hour had a study hall today. This gave students an opportunity to get late/missing work completed and submitted before progress report grades are submitted this afternoon. Most students used their time very well.
8th Hour: Today we will be completing our DNA lab - due in class. HW: Read Chapter 2, Section 4 starting on p. 64 and complete the study guide: due Monday.
1st hour: in an effort to get everyone at the same place in science, 1st hour had a study hall today. This gave students an opportunity to get late/missing work completed and submitted before progress report grades are submitted this afternoon. Most students used their time very well.
8th Hour: Today we will be completing our DNA lab - due in class. HW: Read Chapter 2, Section 4 starting on p. 64 and complete the study guide: due Monday.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Science 8: Stachowski
Mitosis notes and review finished up yesterday. Today we watched/took a video quiz on mitosis...points can be used as extra credit.
Science 7
We took notes today and watched part of a video on the birth of stars.
Vocabulary test 4.3 is tomorrow.
Vocabulary test 4.3 is tomorrow.
Applied Math 7
We finished correcting Lesson 41 from yesterday and began Lesson 42: Perimeter, Part 2.
HW: Complete Lesson 42. We will check, correct, and check corrections tomorrow.
HW: Complete Lesson 42. We will check, correct, and check corrections tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Map Review.
Middle School computer lab for research on South/Southwest Asia documentary projects.
Students with missing work are not allowed to work on the documentary project until their missing work is completed and submitted.
Since progress report grades are being submitted tomorrow, students with missing work were asked to stay after school to complete and submit their work.
Middle School computer lab for research on South/Southwest Asia documentary projects.
Students with missing work are not allowed to work on the documentary project until their missing work is completed and submitted.
Since progress report grades are being submitted tomorrow, students with missing work were asked to stay after school to complete and submit their work.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Completed our DNA structure and replication lab today.
HW: Read Chapter 2, Section 4 (p.64): Cancer and complete the study guide.
Since progress report grades will be turned in tomorrow, students with missing work have been asked to stay after school today to complete and submit their work.
HW: Read Chapter 2, Section 4 (p.64): Cancer and complete the study guide.
Since progress report grades will be turned in tomorrow, students with missing work have been asked to stay after school today to complete and submit their work.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Health 8
Make sure you bring workout clothes and shoes for Tae-Bo on Thursday!! We will be monitoring target heart rate zones.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 4-2: Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
HW: p. 159 #11-36
Progress report grades will be submitted on Friday, so all absent/missing work must be turned in by then or it will be reflected as zeros on the progress report.
HW: p. 159 #11-36
Progress report grades will be submitted on Friday, so all absent/missing work must be turned in by then or it will be reflected as zeros on the progress report.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 41 - Ratio.
New Problems and Word Problems were worked through as a class. Computation problems (including fractions and decimals) were assigned to be worked on independently in class, checked, corrected, and corrections checked before submitting.
You might have homework today if you didn't get all the way through the lesson before the end of the hour.
New Problems and Word Problems were worked through as a class. Computation problems (including fractions and decimals) were assigned to be worked on independently in class, checked, corrected, and corrections checked before submitting.
You might have homework today if you didn't get all the way through the lesson before the end of the hour.
Social Studies 8
Map Review.
Mr. Whitmore offerred an extra credit opportunity for students: Students may go to the IMC to look at an article in the newest National Geographic (not yet available for checkout) and summarize the article about the treatment of women in Afghanistan as well as what the women there are doing to fight for their rights.
Extra Credit must be turned in by Friday if it is to be reflected on progress report grades, but will be accepted after Friday as well.
Our newest project was introduced today. Students will be making short (5 minute max.) documentaries about a topic in South or Southwest Asia. Today we chose groups and topics and got notes out our textbooks. Starting tomorrow we will be going to the computer lab.
Students who did not turn in the written response that was due today will not be allowed to work on this project until their response is turned in.
Remember, progress report grades will be submitted on Friday, so make sure all your work is turned in.
Mr. Whitmore offerred an extra credit opportunity for students: Students may go to the IMC to look at an article in the newest National Geographic (not yet available for checkout) and summarize the article about the treatment of women in Afghanistan as well as what the women there are doing to fight for their rights.
Extra Credit must be turned in by Friday if it is to be reflected on progress report grades, but will be accepted after Friday as well.
Our newest project was introduced today. Students will be making short (5 minute max.) documentaries about a topic in South or Southwest Asia. Today we chose groups and topics and got notes out our textbooks. Starting tomorrow we will be going to the computer lab.
Students who did not turn in the written response that was due today will not be allowed to work on this project until their response is turned in.
Remember, progress report grades will be submitted on Friday, so make sure all your work is turned in.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Continued construcion of our DNA models. Make sure to bring them to class tomorrow since we will be using them for the replication portion of our lab.
Remember that progress report grades will be turned in on Friday, so all missing work needs to be turned in by then.
Remember that progress report grades will be turned in on Friday, so all missing work needs to be turned in by then.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Social Studies 8
As a class, we read and discussed 4 possible foreign policy options for U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. Students took notes on each option.
HW: A 1 page, handwritten response to the question, "What should the U.S. and NATO policy be towards Afghanistan and Pakistan?" Students should support their opinons with facts from the reading and their notes. Due tomorrow.
HW: A 1 page, handwritten response to the question, "What should the U.S. and NATO policy be towards Afghanistan and Pakistan?" Students should support their opinons with facts from the reading and their notes. Due tomorrow.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Both 1st and 8th Hours worked on constructing DNA strands as part of our DNA lab today.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Science 8: Stachowski
All work from last week was passed back. We reviewed Photosynthesis with a few notes and learned about Respiration and Fermentation. **Notes are valuable for reviewing and are allowed on quizzes...I wish all of the students would take them.
A respiration & fermentation assignment was given and is due tomorrow.
A respiration & fermentation assignment was given and is due tomorrow.
Science 7
Today we finished our notes on 4.2 and discussed our lab activity from Friday. We also took the spelling test abandoned on Friday due to an assembly.
Hints were given toward this chapter's extra credit.
No homework tonight!
Hints were given toward this chapter's extra credit.
No homework tonight!
Social Studies 8
Students with permission viewed portions of "Obama's War" by PBS Frontline, completed a study guide, and discussed the movie and study guide in class.
Students without permission are to complete an alternative assignment which they were given today. These will need to be turned in and do count as part of their grade.
Grades for alternative assignments will be logged in Skyward under the "Obama's war st. guide" with a note that says "alternate activity"
Students without permission are to complete an alternative assignment which they were given today. These will need to be turned in and do count as part of their grade.
Grades for alternative assignments will be logged in Skyward under the "Obama's war st. guide" with a note that says "alternate activity"
Science 8 - Francoeur
1st and 8th hours are not quite at the same spot due to the assmbley in 1st hour last Friday. We're hoping to be all caught up and back on the same track by this Friday.
1st Hour: Completed Mitosis notes and illustrated a Mitosis flip book.
8th Hour: Completed Mitosis flip books and began getting organized for our DNA structure and replication lab.
1st Hour: Completed Mitosis notes and illustrated a Mitosis flip book.
8th Hour: Completed Mitosis flip books and began getting organized for our DNA structure and replication lab.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Science 7
Due to this mornings assembly I made a change to my plans. The spelling test planned for today was moved to Monday. The students then had the entire hour to finish the parallax lab.
Science 8: Stachowski
Due to several interruptions this week we are finally finishing the osmosis & microscope labs. All work should be turned in today.
Social Studies 8
The entire 46 minute period was devoted to studying for the South/Southwest Asia Map Test as a class.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Discussed the Cell Cycle (Section 2.3) - More notes on Mitosis: due in class.
1st Hour was not able to complete the Mitosis notes due to an assembly the first portion of 1st hour, so they will be finishing up on Monday.
1st Hour was not able to complete the Mitosis notes due to an assembly the first portion of 1st hour, so they will be finishing up on Monday.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 3 study guide and review. Pages 146-148. Problems 2-48 evens. Odds are extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 3 test and notes on Friday.
Science 8: Stachowski
Having a sub today I changed our final lab day until tomorrow.
Any work completed should be turned in. Two reading review assignments were given one on photosynthesis and the other on Diffusion/Osmosis...both due tomorrow. Students will have the hour to work on both.
Any work completed should be turned in. Two reading review assignments were given one on photosynthesis and the other on Diffusion/Osmosis...both due tomorrow. Students will have the hour to work on both.
Science 7
We corrected our assignment and I read an introduction legend about stars origins. Two short reading were assigned: The Hubble Telescope and Constellations...both have 5 questions to be answered.
Social Studies 8
Students viewed and discussed a short documentary entitled "Children of the Taliban" - study guides due in class.
HW: STUDY for your map test (12/20)
Permission slips to view "Obama's War" are due on Friday!
HW: STUDY for your map test (12/20)
Permission slips to view "Obama's War" are due on Friday!
Science 8 - Francoeur
Discussed Photosynthesis today - study guides due.
In Class work - Read Chapter 2, Section 2: Respiration (p. 49) and complete the study guide - due at the end of the hour
In Class work - Read Chapter 2, Section 2: Respiration (p. 49) and complete the study guide - due at the end of the hour
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 3-6, pages 144-145. Problems 10-23 and 26-30. Quiz on Thursday, Test on Friday. Make sure notes are done!
Science 8: Stachowski
We are working on Labs in class Monday through Wednesday. This is quite a challenge with half of the class doing a microscope lab and the other doing an osmosis lab. Please remind your child to act appropriately in class...especially during labs. Too much time was wasted yesterday.
Science 7
We discussed the key concepts to Chapter 4.1 today taking a few notes on the back of a reading assignment. We read the article together but many students may need to finish the questions as homework. Monday we defined our vocabulary from 4.1 and I put current grades in the agendas.
Please remember to send in your child's permission slip for the field trip on Dec. 14th. I have about 30 students who still need to respond.
Please remember to send in your child's permission slip for the field trip on Dec. 14th. I have about 30 students who still need to respond.
Social Studies 8
Went over the South/Southwest Asia Map Packet so students could make sure they had everything labeled correctly. The South/Southwest Asia Map TEST will be December 20th and is worth 56 points - this means each student will need to memorize 56 different locations or capitals.
Today, students viewed a website about the history of Afghanistan as a class, discussed the website, and completed a 5 question worksheet about information presented on the website. This was due in class.
No homework, but start studying your map packets today!
Today, students viewed a website about the history of Afghanistan as a class, discussed the website, and completed a 5 question worksheet about information presented on the website. This was due in class.
No homework, but start studying your map packets today!
Science 8 - Francoeur
Still startingChapter 2 which is about cell processes and energy.
1/2 the class did a lab on photosynthesis using the microslide viewers while the other 1/2 of the class read Chapter 2, Section 1: Photosynthesis (p. 44) and completed the study guide.
1/2 the class did a lab on photosynthesis using the microslide viewers while the other 1/2 of the class read Chapter 2, Section 1: Photosynthesis (p. 44) and completed the study guide.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 3-7.
HW: p. 571 (additional practice for Lesson 3-7) #1-32. Due tomorrow.
HW: p. 571 (additional practice for Lesson 3-7) #1-32. Due tomorrow.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 36: Decimal Fractions and Decimal Place Value.
Lesson should be completed in class.
Lesson should be completed in class.
Social Studies 8
Mrs. Willems, our guidance counselor, administered the Explore surveys in social studies classes today.
Also, students received a permission slip for a PBS Frontline segment we will be watching next week as part of our South/Southwest Asia unit. Please read, sign, and return the slip as soon as possible. Please contact Ms. Francoeur or Mr. Whitmore with questions or concerns.
Permission slip is due by Friday, December 3. Any student without a signed permission slip will NOT be allowed to view the video.
Also, students received a permission slip for a PBS Frontline segment we will be watching next week as part of our South/Southwest Asia unit. Please read, sign, and return the slip as soon as possible. Please contact Ms. Francoeur or Mr. Whitmore with questions or concerns.
Permission slip is due by Friday, December 3. Any student without a signed permission slip will NOT be allowed to view the video.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Today we begin Chapter 2 which is about cell processes and energy.
1/2 the class did a lab on photosynthesis using the microslide viewers while the other 1/2 of the class read Chapter 2, Section 1: Photosynthesis (p. 44) and completed the study guide. Tomorrow the halves of the class will switch and do the other activity.
1/2 the class did a lab on photosynthesis using the microslide viewers while the other 1/2 of the class read Chapter 2, Section 1: Photosynthesis (p. 44) and completed the study guide. Tomorrow the halves of the class will switch and do the other activity.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
7th Grade Math
chapter 3 study guide and review. Pages 142-143. Problems 11-59. Quiz on lesson 3-4 thru 3-7 on Monday. Chapter 3 test on Tuesday. Notes are due next Tuesday.
Social Studies 8
Russia / Eurasia Map Test today.
Soviet Union timelines due today as well.
HW: South/Southwest Asia Map Packet. This is due Monday, November 29, but may be checked off today if completed in class.
Soviet Union timelines due today as well.
HW: South/Southwest Asia Map Packet. This is due Monday, November 29, but may be checked off today if completed in class.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Chapter 1 Test today. Notes and Review allowed IF completed and brought to class.
No homework, but please check Skyward. A number of students still need to complete labs from last week. If this is the case, your child will need to come in before school or plan to stay after school. Lab grades will remain at 0 (zero) until the labs are completed and write-ups turned in.
No homework, but please check Skyward. A number of students still need to complete labs from last week. If this is the case, your child will need to come in before school or plan to stay after school. Lab grades will remain at 0 (zero) until the labs are completed and write-ups turned in.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Literature 7
I just wanted to leave a quick note regarding literature grades in Skyward:
If you have been checking literature grades and they seem extremely low, rest assured it is because I have not entered some of the larger assignments the students have been working on. Right now, the students' grades are merely a reflection of whatever they may have scored on their reading quizzes in class. This is not a reflection of what the grades will be once the other assignments are scored and entered over Thanksgiving break.
Thanks!
-- Mrs. Leal Tortomasi
If you have been checking literature grades and they seem extremely low, rest assured it is because I have not entered some of the larger assignments the students have been working on. Right now, the students' grades are merely a reflection of whatever they may have scored on their reading quizzes in class. This is not a reflection of what the grades will be once the other assignments are scored and entered over Thanksgiving break.
Thanks!
-- Mrs. Leal Tortomasi
7th Grade Math
Lesson 3-7, pages 140-141. Problems 11-36. Extra-credit 40-49. Quiz next Monday and chapter 3 test is next Tuesday.
Social Studies 8
Review for Russia/Eurasia Map Test.
Work time on Soviet Union Timelines.
Timelines due tomorrow.
Russia/Eurasia Map Test tomorrow - STUDY.
Work time on Soviet Union Timelines.
Timelines due tomorrow.
Russia/Eurasia Map Test tomorrow - STUDY.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Chapter 1, Section 4 was discussed today - active transport and passive transport (diffusion and osmosis). Students were given the Chapter 1 Review. If students complete and submit the review today, they will be able to use the review as additional notes on the tomorrow's test. If not, the review will be due tomorrow.
Chapter 1 Test is tomorrow. Make sure you have all your notes from Chapter 1 with you when you come to class or you will not be able to use them.
Chapter 1 Test is tomorrow. Make sure you have all your notes from Chapter 1 with you when you come to class or you will not be able to use them.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Science 8: Stachowski
Chapter 1.4 notes reviewed and discussed. The reading passed out on Tuesday serves as notes too. Students may define the key terms on page 38 for extra credit...due Monday! The test for chapter 1 will be on Tuesday. STUDY
The web site below will help reinforce cell organelles and their function...a big part of the test.
http://www.cellsalive.com/
The web site below will help reinforce cell organelles and their function...a big part of the test.
http://www.cellsalive.com/
Science 7
Spelling test 3.5-3.6 today.
Chapter 3 test too...all notes and vocabulary allowed.
I hope to see you during conferences!
Chapter 3 test too...all notes and vocabulary allowed.
I hope to see you during conferences!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Science 7
Honor Roll trip today. We organized our notes for the test TOMORROW! and watched a video on the Solar System as a review. Spelling test 3.5-3.6 is tomorrow as well.
All missing work is due tomorrow as well as extra credit from chapter 3. Reminders and extra copies were given of the missing work.
All missing work is due tomorrow as well as extra credit from chapter 3. Reminders and extra copies were given of the missing work.
Science 8: Stachowski
No homework today. I passed out a mandatory extra credit review assignment for those students not on the Honor Roll trip today. Reminders for missing work was also provided.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter 3 practice. Page 130. Problems 1-25. Page 622, lesson 3-3. Problems 1-27. Due to honor roll field trip, homework will be graded on Thursday. Mid-chapter test and quiz on Thursday. Lesson 3-1 to 3-3 notes will be graded on Thursday.
Health 8
Complete muscular system study guide for pp. 24-28.
Test on skeletal and muscular system on Monday, Nov. 22.
Test on skeletal and muscular system on Monday, Nov. 22.
Science 7
Oops...I missed Monday! Sorry.
Monday we finished our vocabulary for this chapter, did a self-evaluation on the Solar System Circuit box and turned in our sunspot graphing assignment. The test is scheduled for Thursday...all notes will be allowed.
Today we reviewed the key concepts of 3.5 & 3.6 and did a concept web of the chapter. STUDY!
Spelling test 3.5-3.6 on Thursday TOO.
Monday we finished our vocabulary for this chapter, did a self-evaluation on the Solar System Circuit box and turned in our sunspot graphing assignment. The test is scheduled for Thursday...all notes will be allowed.
Today we reviewed the key concepts of 3.5 & 3.6 and did a concept web of the chapter. STUDY!
Spelling test 3.5-3.6 on Thursday TOO.
Science 8: Stachowski
Oops...I missed yesterday! Sorry.
On Monday we reviewed our chapter so far. We then had a few notes on the elements & compounds that make up cells. A review assignment was given.
Today we corrected the assignment and had a reading assignment on Cellular membranes and transport. Many students were called out for the Basketball Game so only the reading was assigned.
On Monday we reviewed our chapter so far. We then had a few notes on the elements & compounds that make up cells. A review assignment was given.
Today we corrected the assignment and had a reading assignment on Cellular membranes and transport. Many students were called out for the Basketball Game so only the reading was assigned.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Science 7
We corrected the outer planets review today. Our spelling test took place...lists 3.1-3.4 and a take home graphing lab is due on Monday. I found out half way through the day today that there is one comparison to a graph on page 83 in their text book. I thought the worksheet printed the page #...oops. If they don't have the book at home, they can just wait until Monday to answer that question.
Science 8: Stachowski
No homework. We did take a quiz on the microscope and one on the cell structures. Notes were allowed.
Social Studies 8
Independent Study packets are due Monday.
7th hour - middle school lab for epals exchange.
7th hour - middle school lab for epals exchange.
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 3-5.
Homework: Additional Practice for Lesson 3-5
p. 571 (3-5) #1-27 due Monday
Homework: Additional Practice for Lesson 3-5
p. 571 (3-5) #1-27 due Monday
Applied Math 7
Lesson 31: Multiplies and Least Common Multiple
Word Problems and Fraction Problems were worked through together as a class.
Homework: Complete Lesson 31 due Monday
Word Problems and Fraction Problems were worked through together as a class.
Homework: Complete Lesson 31 due Monday
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Science 7
Hello all,
I have had some requests to use the blog...so here it is!
For the last two weeks we have been working on a Planet research poster and circuit box. Both will be on display during conferences...PLEASE come to see them. The kids worked hard and did an excellent job.
Today:
Our inner planet review packet was corrected and we then had time to work on the outer planets...due tomorrow. The book pages 94-101 are needed to complete this.
Spelling test on Key Terms from pages 72,78,84 & 94 (18 total) tomorrow.
I have had some requests to use the blog...so here it is!
For the last two weeks we have been working on a Planet research poster and circuit box. Both will be on display during conferences...PLEASE come to see them. The kids worked hard and did an excellent job.
Today:
Our inner planet review packet was corrected and we then had time to work on the outer planets...due tomorrow. The book pages 94-101 are needed to complete this.
Spelling test on Key Terms from pages 72,78,84 & 94 (18 total) tomorrow.
Science 8: Stachowski
Hello all,
I didn't think many students used this blog. I am happy to say that I have had requests...mostly from parents...to fill this in. I am glad that it is in use.
Today we reviewed the parts of the microscope and had more time to complete our flashcards on cell organelles. Tomorrow is a quiz on the microscope AND cell organelles. Notes /flashcards will be allowed. We did a virtual microscope lab yesterday as a practice as well. Check it out:
http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
Click on virtual microscope...
I didn't think many students used this blog. I am happy to say that I have had requests...mostly from parents...to fill this in. I am glad that it is in use.
Today we reviewed the parts of the microscope and had more time to complete our flashcards on cell organelles. Tomorrow is a quiz on the microscope AND cell organelles. Notes /flashcards will be allowed. We did a virtual microscope lab yesterday as a practice as well. Check it out:
http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
Click on virtual microscope...
Health 8
Complete study guide for pp. 12-19. Study your skeletal system, we start the muscular system on Friday!
Applied Math 8
Lesson 3-5: Subtracting Integers
Notes and in-class practice
HW: p. 130 #12-40 due tomorrow.
Notes and in-class practice
HW: p. 130 #12-40 due tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Social Studies 8
No 7th Hour today - WKCE tests.
2nd and 3rd hours received time to work on their independent study packets due on Monday
2nd and 3rd hours received time to work on their independent study packets due on Monday
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