Friday, February 11, 2011
Social Studies 8
The written responses to yesterday's discussion about the Declaration of Independence are due today. (Two perfect paragraphs - in response to any two of the questions discussed in class yesterday)
Today we discussed the type of warfare used during the Revolutionary War and showed short segments of "The Patriot" to give students a visual.
We began using our textbooks to get information about the major battles of the Revolutionary War and took notes. We also discussed what information is important vs. interesting when reading about wars/battles in textbooks.
No homework.
Today we discussed the type of warfare used during the Revolutionary War and showed short segments of "The Patriot" to give students a visual.
We began using our textbooks to get information about the major battles of the Revolutionary War and took notes. We also discussed what information is important vs. interesting when reading about wars/battles in textbooks.
No homework.
Science 8 - Francoeur
M Prefix Lists due. M Prefix Quiz. N Prefix Lists assigned - class time to work on definitions - this is due next Friday, along with the N Prefix Quiz.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Health 8
Take a resting heart rate for one tonight (after being a couch potato for awhile) or first thing when you wake up in the morning. Ask mom or dad to time you!!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Social Studies 8
Declaring Independence lecture and notes.
Introduced the Declaration of Independence assignment.
Students need to read their copy of the Declaration and answer the questions on their purple packet in preparation for a discussion on Thursday.
Introduced the Declaration of Independence assignment.
Students need to read their copy of the Declaration and answer the questions on their purple packet in preparation for a discussion on Thursday.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Stuents swapped books... Cells and Heredity for Bacteria to Plants
We looked over the topics we will be covering in Chapter 1 of our new book and students read Section 1 (What is Life?) and worked on a study guide. Study guides are due tomorrow, but could be turned in today if they were completed.
We looked over the topics we will be covering in Chapter 1 of our new book and students read Section 1 (What is Life?) and worked on a study guide. Study guides are due tomorrow, but could be turned in today if they were completed.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Social Studies 8
"Rebellion to Revolution" lecture and notes. Review worksheet/questions due tomorrow.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Social Studies 8
All hours completed "Boston, Bloody Boston" video and discussed the study guide questions before turning in the study guides. No homework.
Science 8 - Francoeur
E-L Prefix Review Quiz today - extra credit due with quiz.
M lists - M quiz will be next Friday. Class time after quiz for finding definitions.
Chapter 3 Test on Monday.
M lists - M quiz will be next Friday. Class time after quiz for finding definitions.
Chapter 3 Test on Monday.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Pre-Algebra
Study guide 5-7/5-8 worksheets. Do evens, enrichment is extra-credit. Quiz tomorrow on lessons 5-5 thru 5-8. Chapter 5 test on Tuesday.
Social Studies 8
All sections began viewing "Boston, Bloody Boston" which is part of the History Channel's documentary "The Revolution"
Students will complete viewing and discuss the video tomorrow.
7th hour had to finish up our Conflict in the Colonies lecture and notes before viewing the video. 7th Hour has homework (Conflict in the Colonies review) which is due tomorrow.
Students will complete viewing and discuss the video tomorrow.
7th hour had to finish up our Conflict in the Colonies lecture and notes before viewing the video. 7th Hour has homework (Conflict in the Colonies review) which is due tomorrow.
Science 8 - Francoeur
A few adjustments due to the snow day yesterday...
1st Hour: Finished watching the review video and turned in study guides.
1st and 8th: We discussed Section 3 and reviewed for the Chapter 3 Test. Students were given their Chapter 3 Reviews. The E-L Review Quiz will be tomorrow - extra credit is due tomorrow if you're doing it. Chapter 3 Test will be Monday.
8th Hour: We skipped watching the review video due to the early release on Tuesday.
1st Hour: Finished watching the review video and turned in study guides.
1st and 8th: We discussed Section 3 and reviewed for the Chapter 3 Test. Students were given their Chapter 3 Reviews. The E-L Review Quiz will be tomorrow - extra credit is due tomorrow if you're doing it. Chapter 3 Test will be Monday.
8th Hour: We skipped watching the review video due to the early release on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 5-8, pages 243-244. Problems 9-26 and 28-30. Chapter 5 quiz on Thursday and test on Friday.
Monday, January 31, 2011
7th Grade Math
Page 576-Lesson 5-6, problems 2-40 evens. Lesson 5-7, problems 2-28 evens (odds extra-credit). Quiz on Thursday. Chapter 5 test on Friday.
Health 8
Test on Thursday covering pp. 12-19 & 24-28. Know you muscles and bones diagrams.
Can use http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ to study.
Can use http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ to study.
Social Studies 8
"Conflict in the Colonies" and notes. Students who did not turn in their "Life in the Colonies" assignment from Friday are required to stop in Mr. Whitmore's room BEFORE lunch, until their assignment is complete. Students will lose 10% on all late work this semester.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Reviewed Sections 1-2 for Chapter 3 Test - currently scheduled for Thursday.
Students read Section 3: Advances in Modern Genetics (p.123) and completed the study guide and notes.
If there is a snow day this week the Chapter 3 Test may be rescheduled, however, the prefix quiz (E-L) will still be on Friday regardless of any school cancellations. Please be prepared.
Students read Section 3: Advances in Modern Genetics (p.123) and completed the study guide and notes.
If there is a snow day this week the Chapter 3 Test may be rescheduled, however, the prefix quiz (E-L) will still be on Friday regardless of any school cancellations. Please be prepared.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Pre-Algebra
Study guide worksheets 5-6. Do problems on the front and back side of the first page. Second page, word story and enrichment problems are extra credit.
Social Studies 8
Conclusion of "The 13 Original Colonies" Lecture and Notes
HW: 13 Colonies Map and Review. Due tomorrow. Students without completed assignments tomorrow will be required to stop in Mr. Whitmore's room BEFORE going to lunch, until their assignment is complete.
HW: 13 Colonies Map and Review. Due tomorrow. Students without completed assignments tomorrow will be required to stop in Mr. Whitmore's room BEFORE going to lunch, until their assignment is complete.
Science 8 - Francoeur
Reviewed Ch. 4, Section 1 Test material.
Students read Ch. 4, Section 2: Human Genetic Disorders (p. 117) and completed the study guide - due in class.
HW: Make sure your prefix list is complete. Study for the prefix quiz tomorrow.
Students read Ch. 4, Section 2: Human Genetic Disorders (p. 117) and completed the study guide - due in class.
HW: Make sure your prefix list is complete. Study for the prefix quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Science 8 - Francoeur
Discussed Chapter 4, Section 1 study guide and additonal material that will be on the test.
Reviewed lab safety.
Blood Type lab.
No homework.
Reviewed lab safety.
Blood Type lab.
No homework.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Applied Math 8
New expectations were discussed.
Lesson 5-2: Greatest Common Factor
HW: p. 205 #9-23 due tomorrow.
Lesson 5-2: Greatest Common Factor
HW: p. 205 #9-23 due tomorrow.
Social Studies 8
Books were distributed and expectations reviewed.
Today's lecture and notes: What is History?
Remember: notes are important - can be used on assignments and tests.
Today's lecture and notes: What is History?
Remember: notes are important - can be used on assignments and tests.
Science 8 - Francoeur
For those students/parents new to this section of science, here are some things you should know. Notes are expected to be completed for each section of each chapter of the book we cover. Students receive a grade on notes based on completion. Students may use their notes on the test, so quality is helpful.
Today's homework: Read Chapter 4 (Modern Genetics), Section 1: Human Inheritance p. 110 and study guide - additional notes from the board. Due at the end of the hour.
Remember your prefix list and prefix quiz are on Friday.
Today's homework: Read Chapter 4 (Modern Genetics), Section 1: Human Inheritance p. 110 and study guide - additional notes from the board. Due at the end of the hour.
Remember your prefix list and prefix quiz are on Friday.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Science 8 - Francoeur
H lists due.
H prefix quiz.
I-K-L list - this will be due next Friday regardless of any changes to your schedule. The I-K-L quiz will also be next Friday.
H prefix quiz.
I-K-L list - this will be due next Friday regardless of any changes to your schedule. The I-K-L quiz will also be next Friday.
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.
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