Chapter 3 Test today.
H list due tomorrow.
H Quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
7th Grade Math
Chapter 5 practice test. Page 214, problems 1-20. Page 574, lesson 5-4. Problems 2-24 evens. Mid-chapte test, quiz and notes tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra
Mid-chapter 5 practice. Page 224. Problems 1-20. Page 627, lesson 5-3. Problems 1-20. Mid chapter test, quiz and notes tomorrow.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Chapter 3 Review was given today for use on the test. Unfortunately, since this is not being graded, many students have chosen not to complete the review, even though many of the questions on the review are also on the test.
Chapter 3 Test tomorrow.
H prefix list due Thursday / H prefix Quiz on Thursday
Chapter 3 Test tomorrow.
H prefix list due Thursday / H prefix Quiz on Thursday
Social Studies 8
Final work day for cultural comparison projects - due tomorrow. East Asia Map Test is tomorrow.
Monday, January 17, 2011
7th Grade Math
Lesson 5-4, pages 212-213. Problems 14-42 and 44-45. Chapter 4 notes graded tomorrow. Chapter 5 test/quiz on Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 5-4, pages 222-223. Problems 11-39 and 43-49. Chapter 4 notes graded tomorrow. Chapter 5 test/quiz on Wednesday.
Applied Math 8
Chapter 4 test.
No homework.
Today is the last day to turn in missing work from Chapter 4. It will not be accepted after today.
No homework.
Today is the last day to turn in missing work from Chapter 4. It will not be accepted after today.
Social Studies 8
Work time for cultural comparison project. Additional research will have to be done on a student's own time.
East Asia Map test on Wednesday. Cultural comparison projects due on Wednesday.
East Asia Map test on Wednesday. Cultural comparison projects due on Wednesday.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Science 8 - Francoeur
F & G Prefix List due.
F & G Prefix Quiz.
H List distributed today.
H Quiz is next THURSDAY
F & G Prefix Quiz.
H List distributed today.
H Quiz is next THURSDAY
Social Studies 8
Final day in the computer lab for research/printing of material for cultural comparison.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Science 8 - Francoeur
Went over Section 4 and discussed Protein Synthesis. Reviewed all material that will be on the test next Wednesday.
Students were given class time to make sure they had all the notes copied down from the board, to finish their prefix lists (due tomorrow) and study for their prefix quix (tomorrow).
Students were given class time to make sure they had all the notes copied down from the board, to finish their prefix lists (due tomorrow) and study for their prefix quix (tomorrow).
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Science 8 - Francoeur
Reviewed Sections 1-3 for the test next Wednesday.
Today students were assigned Section 4: The DNA Connection (p.97) and study guide. The study guide is due at the end of the hour.
There are additional notes and diagrams on the board for students to copy into their notes - very useful for the test.
F & G Prefix List due and Quiz on Friday.
Today students were assigned Section 4: The DNA Connection (p.97) and study guide. The study guide is due at the end of the hour.
There are additional notes and diagrams on the board for students to copy into their notes - very useful for the test.
F & G Prefix List due and Quiz on Friday.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Science 8 - Francoeur
1st Hour - Since 1/3 of the class had not completed their study guide for section 3, time was given in class in order to complete this assignment. We then went over the study guide and important information from section 3 that will be on next week's test. Students should make sure to copy down the notes from the board for use on the test.
8th Hour - We reviewed and discussed Section 3 - make sure you have all the notes from the board down. We also went over information that will be on next week's test. With the remaining time in the hour students participated in "Meiosis in Motion" where they acted out the process of Meiosis.
Prefix Lists are due on Friday. There will be a quiz on prefixes and meanings on Friday also.
8th Hour - We reviewed and discussed Section 3 - make sure you have all the notes from the board down. We also went over information that will be on next week's test. With the remaining time in the hour students participated in "Meiosis in Motion" where they acted out the process of Meiosis.
Prefix Lists are due on Friday. There will be a quiz on prefixes and meanings on Friday also.
Social Studies 8
Review of East Asia maps. Test next Wednesday.
Introduced the Cultural Comparison project. Students will pick a country from the map packet and then pick a part of the culture to compare with the U.S. - sports, food, holidays, past-times etc. Some students may choose to use their epals as a resource. Additional research may be required. Students will be creating 11x17 posters to compare and contrast the cultural item of their choice.
Computer lab time today for students to communicate with epals and/or use the internet for research.
Introduced the Cultural Comparison project. Students will pick a country from the map packet and then pick a part of the culture to compare with the U.S. - sports, food, holidays, past-times etc. Some students may choose to use their epals as a resource. Additional research may be required. Students will be creating 11x17 posters to compare and contrast the cultural item of their choice.
Computer lab time today for students to communicate with epals and/or use the internet for research.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Applied Math 8
Turned in the additional practice for Lesson 4-6.
HW: 4-6 packet due tomorrow. Still lots of late work. New grade sheets were posted today.
HW: 4-6 packet due tomorrow. Still lots of late work. New grade sheets were posted today.
Social Studies 8
East Asia Map Day - lots of studying as a class to get off to a good start. The test will be next Wednesday, January 19. Last map test of 8th grade!
Introduced the Cultural Comparison project - this will be due January 19th as well.
Introduced the Cultural Comparison project - this will be due January 19th as well.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Reviewed Sections 1-2 for Chapter 3 Test (Next Wednesday, January 19).
Students read Section 3: The Cell and Inheritance beginning on p. 92 and completed their study guide. Students should also copy the diagram on p. 94-94 and take down the notes on the board for use on the test.
Study guides are due at the end of the hour.
Reminder: F & G prefix list was assigned last Friday - students need two science related words and definitions for each prefix. This list will be due on Friday when students will also have a quiz on the prefixes and their meanings.
Students read Section 3: The Cell and Inheritance beginning on p. 92 and completed their study guide. Students should also copy the diagram on p. 94-94 and take down the notes on the board for use on the test.
Study guides are due at the end of the hour.
Reminder: F & G prefix list was assigned last Friday - students need two science related words and definitions for each prefix. This list will be due on Friday when students will also have a quiz on the prefixes and their meanings.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Applied Math 8
Corrected Lesson 4-6 for those students who had their homework from yesterday done.
HW: p. 573 (4-6) #1-17 due on Monday. Lots of late work that needs to be completed and turned in.
HW: p. 573 (4-6) #1-17 due on Monday. Lots of late work that needs to be completed and turned in.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 49: Division Answers
Covered, completed, checked, corrected, and submitted in class today, so no homework this weekend!
Covered, completed, checked, corrected, and submitted in class today, so no homework this weekend!
Social Studies 8
Oceania Map Test today.
Students completed and submitted their self/peer evaluations for the newscast project. These evaluations will be used to determine the grade for each student. Mr. Whitmore and Ms. Francoeur will average the grades given by each student's peers, and unless we feel like something is way off, that will be the grade each student receives on the project.
The East Asia Map Packet was assigned today (the last one ever in 8th grade!) and if it wasn't already checked off today, will be checked on Monday for points.
Students completed and submitted their self/peer evaluations for the newscast project. These evaluations will be used to determine the grade for each student. Mr. Whitmore and Ms. Francoeur will average the grades given by each student's peers, and unless we feel like something is way off, that will be the grade each student receives on the project.
The East Asia Map Packet was assigned today (the last one ever in 8th grade!) and if it wasn't already checked off today, will be checked on Monday for points.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Time to complete yellow Human Mendelian Traits activity. Today's assignment was to complete the Monster Genetics activity where students determined the genotypes and phenotypes of a male and female monster and then used Punnett squares to predict the probability of certain traits in their offspring. These were completed and submitted in class. No homework, have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Social Studies 8
Finished shooting the segments for our newscasts. Students who already shot their segments yesterday had time for extra work and studying for the map test tomorrow.
MAP TEST IS TOMORROW. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY!
MAP TEST IS TOMORROW. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY!
Science 8 - Francoeur
We completed our Smiley Face Genetics wrap-up, and students who failed the assignment were given the opportunity to make corrections working with either Ms. Francoeur or Ms. Loveless (1st hour).
We began our Human Mendalian Traits activity. If you're feeling confident and would like to attempt the back side of the sheet (yellow) go for it. If not, we will begin class with time to complete the worksheet tomorrow.
We began our Human Mendalian Traits activity. If you're feeling confident and would like to attempt the back side of the sheet (yellow) go for it. If not, we will begin class with time to complete the worksheet tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Applied Math 7
Made corrections to and submitted Lesson 47. Began Lesson 48: Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions.
HW: Complete #15-30. We will finish the word problems as a class together tomorrow.
HW: Complete #15-30. We will finish the word problems as a class together tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Groups recorded their segments of the newscast. Groups that didn't go today will go tomorrow. Groups that did go today should remember to bring study materials to class tomorrow - an excellent opportunity to study for the map test on Friday.
HW: Study for map test on Friday
HW: Study for map test on Friday
Science 8 - Francoeur
Smiley Face Genetics Lab wrap-up. If you didn't finish and turn it in today we will take care of it tomorrow.
7th Grade Math
Chapter 4 study guide and review. Pages 186-187. Problems 2-66 evens. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 4 test on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Study practice 4-7 and 4-8 worksheets. Story word problems are extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 4 test on Friday.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
7th Grade Math
Page 572, Lesson 4-1. Problems 2-30 evens. Page 573, Lesson 4-5, problems 1-19. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 4 test on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 4-8, pages 196-197. Problems 6-22 and 26-29. Quiz on Thursday. Chapter 4 test on Friday.
Applied Math 7
Corrected Lesson 46. Began Lesson 47: Repeating Decimals.
HW: Complete Lesson 47. We will correct it tomorrow.
HW: Complete Lesson 47. We will correct it tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Students continued working and rehearsing in their groups in preparation for the recording of their newscast over the next 2 days.
Study for your map test on Friday.
Study for your map test on Friday.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Students completed and submitted their smiley faces. Tomorrow we will be doing the wrap up for the lab.
Monday, January 3, 2011
7th Grade Math
Practice Skills Worksheets 4-6 and 4-7. Do the evens, odds are extra-credit. Quiz this Wednesday and chapter 4 test and notes on Friday.
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 4-7, pages 190-191. Problems 6-14 and 19-25. Quiz this Thursday. Chapter 4 test and notes on Friday.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 4-5: Inequalities
HW: p. 174 #11-33 due tomorrow.
New grade sheets were posted this morning so all missing work is available for students to see and remedy.
HW: p. 174 #11-33 due tomorrow.
New grade sheets were posted this morning so all missing work is available for students to see and remedy.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 46: Dividing a Decimal Number by a Whole Number.
Corrections will be done tomorrow so make sure you have attempted all the problems on your own.
Corrections will be done tomorrow so make sure you have attempted all the problems on your own.
Social Studies 8
Students were introduced to our Oceania newscast project and assigned to their groups. Groups needed to decide on topics and begin planning their segment of the newscast. This will be a peer assessed activity and will be completed by this Friday.
Remember to study for your Oceania map test on Friday - no class time is being taken to review.
Remember to study for your Oceania map test on Friday - no class time is being taken to review.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Students began our "Smiley Face Genetics" Lab by determining the traits that their smiley faces would have (round or oval faces, pointy or curved ears, etc.). Students began creating their smiley faces in Microsoft Word.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Social Studies 8
Students viewed and evaluated the class averages for yesterday's map test. We discussed that at this point in the year, it is each student's responsibility to be studying for their map tests. The remaining projects we are doing this semester are very time-intensive and Mr. Whitmore and Ms. Francoeur would prefer to have students be responsible for studying for map tests, rather than taking class time to "force" students to study.
Students completed a study guide about the "Australia" video which previews our next unit.
The Oceania Map Test is scheduled for Friday, January 7. This is the first Friday back from break. The Oceania Map Test only consists of 15 points. It is important that students STUDY for this test OUTSIDE of class.
Students completed a study guide about the "Australia" video which previews our next unit.
The Oceania Map Test is scheduled for Friday, January 7. This is the first Friday back from break. The Oceania Map Test only consists of 15 points. It is important that students STUDY for this test OUTSIDE of class.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Students completed a study guide as they viewed "Genes and Chromosomes" which reviewed much of the material we have already covered in this chapter, as well previewing content still to come.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Applied Math 8
Corrected Additional Practice for 4-4.
4-4 Packet due in class.
HW: Mid-Chapter Review p. 170 #4-20. Chapter 4 Mid-Chapter Test is tomorrow.
4-4 Packet due in class.
HW: Mid-Chapter Review p. 170 #4-20. Chapter 4 Mid-Chapter Test is tomorrow.
Applied Math 7
Test 9 review today. Make sure you bring it with you to class tomorrow to use on the test.
Social Studies 8
Judegment Day has arrived - The South/Southwest Asia Map Test.
Oceania Map Packets should be completed and checked for completion after the test.
7th Hour ONLY: due to various interruptions throughout our documentary project and limited lab access this week, those students who did not get their documentaries viewed will need to come to the middle school lab over lunch TOMORROW so documentaries can be graded.
Oceania Map Packets should be completed and checked for completion after the test.
7th Hour ONLY: due to various interruptions throughout our documentary project and limited lab access this week, those students who did not get their documentaries viewed will need to come to the middle school lab over lunch TOMORROW so documentaries can be graded.
Science 8 -Francoeur
Finishing up our Punnett Square and Genes/Chromosomes Lab today. The halves of the class switched to complete whichever part of the lab they didn't complete yesterday.
No homework. Check Skyward for mising study guides... there are a lot.
No homework. Check Skyward for mising study guides... there are a lot.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Applied Math 7
Lesson 45: Multiplying Decimal Numbers.
No homework today for most students because we managed to get an entire lesson completed, corrected, AND turned in - in only one class period! This is very exciting. If you didn't complete your lesson, you have homework.
No homework today for most students because we managed to get an entire lesson completed, corrected, AND turned in - in only one class period! This is very exciting. If you didn't complete your lesson, you have homework.
Social Studies 8
2nd and 3rd hours completed their documentaries. They were viewed by the other students in the hour as well as the teacher and were graded as they were viewed.
7th hour will have today to complete their documentaries and will have final viewing and grading on Wednesday since they missed a day due to the Explore test and we lost power while in the computer lab on Friday.
All hours will have their South/Southwest Asia Map test tomorrow. Make sure you study.
7th hour will have today to complete their documentaries and will have final viewing and grading on Wednesday since they missed a day due to the Explore test and we lost power while in the computer lab on Friday.
All hours will have their South/Southwest Asia Map test tomorrow. Make sure you study.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Discussed Chapter 3, Section 2: Probability and Heredity. Important terms to remember include genotype, phenotype, homozygous, and heterozygous.
Half the class used the microslide viewers to learn about chromosomes and genes. The other half of the class did a Punnett square lab. Tomorrow they will switch.
Half the class used the microslide viewers to learn about chromosomes and genes. The other half of the class did a Punnett square lab. Tomorrow they will switch.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Health 7
Disussed social pressure to use drugs in class today. Students performed skits to demonstrate refusal skills.
Social Studies 8
Review for Map Test.
Computer Lab time to work on documentaries. Documentaries should be mostly finished after today. 10 minutes will be allotted on Monday for final work time. The rest of the period students will be able to view the documentaries that their peers created.
Students who need extra time to work should use their lunch today (Mr. Whitmore supervising) or come in early Monday morning to work in the lab with either Mr. Whitmore or Ms. Francoeur.
Computer Lab time to work on documentaries. Documentaries should be mostly finished after today. 10 minutes will be allotted on Monday for final work time. The rest of the period students will be able to view the documentaries that their peers created.
Students who need extra time to work should use their lunch today (Mr. Whitmore supervising) or come in early Monday morning to work in the lab with either Mr. Whitmore or Ms. Francoeur.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Went over Chapter 3, Section 1 (Mendel's Work). Study guides were turned in.
Students were assigned Chapter 3, Section 2 (Probability and Heredity) and the study guide. Study guides were due in class today.
Students were assigned Chapter 3, Section 2 (Probability and Heredity) and the study guide. Study guides were due in class today.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Applied Math 7
We finished correcting Lesson 43 and began Lesson 44: Proportions
HW: Complete Lesson 44 so you are ready to begin correcting right away tomorrow.
HW: Complete Lesson 44 so you are ready to begin correcting right away tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Review for South/Southwest Asia Map Test. 3rd Hour - make sure you study on your own today since Mr. Whitmore wasn't here to review with you.
Computer lab for work time on documentary projects.
Computer lab for work time on documentary projects.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Today we begin Chapter 3: Genetics - The Science of Heredity. Students read Section 1 (Mendel's Work) and completed the study guide for Section 1. We will discuss Section 1 tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Science 8: Stachowski
I was gone on my seventh grade class trip...as a result I missed the blog yesterday. Tuesday:Students were given two review assignments. One on Cancer (2.4)and the other on DNA. The class had the entire hour to work. Our test on Chapter 2 is shaping up to be on Friday.
TODAY: Define the key terms on page 70 plus these six additional:
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, yields and Raw Materials....for extra credit. Students were asked to make a bingo card using the same key terms for our review tomorrow.
TODAY: Define the key terms on page 70 plus these six additional:
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, yields and Raw Materials....for extra credit. Students were asked to make a bingo card using the same key terms for our review tomorrow.
Science 7
Great day yesterday. They represented their school well.
Today we made a star finder and started our vocabulary for chapter 4.4.
Today we made a star finder and started our vocabulary for chapter 4.4.
Applied Math 7
Began Lesson 43: Graphs
HW: Complete Lesson 43/work on corrections for tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will correct Lesson 43 before beginning Lesson 44.
HW: Complete Lesson 43/work on corrections for tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will correct Lesson 43 before beginning Lesson 44.
Social Studies 8
Review for South/Southwest Asia Map Test. Study your capitals!
Computer lab time to work on documentaries.
Computer lab time to work on documentaries.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Applied Math 8
Lesson 4-3: Solving Multiplication Equations
HW: p. 162-163 #14-27 and 32-37 due tomorrow.
HW: p. 162-163 #14-27 and 32-37 due tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Review for South/Southwest Asia Map Test.
Computer lab time to work on documentary projects.
Computer lab time to work on documentary projects.
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.
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