Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Social Studies 8
Today we discussed Secondary and Primary Sources of historical information. We brainstormed examples of primary sources and identified how sources could be bias. Students participated in the first part of a simulation about the Boston Massacre. Students were assigned roles, viewed footage, and then were to produce "first-hand evidence" based on their character assignment. These pieces of evidence were due in class. No homework.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Algebra
Lesson 5.7, Part 2. Pages 321-323. Problems 28-34 and quiz 3 1-16. Test and notes on Thursday.
Science 8
What are the characteristics of living things?
Our activity from Monday was reviewed and a few notes on Chapter 1.1 were taken. A review assignment using pages 6-14 was assigned.
Our activity from Monday was reviewed and a few notes on Chapter 1.1 were taken. A review assignment using pages 6-14 was assigned.
Literature 8
"Introduction to Text" assignment was corrected.
We discussed Genres briefly...each student was assigned a different genre to make an informational poster.
The poster should include its definition, theme, main type of characters and setting. Work time will also be provided Wednesday!
We discussed Genres briefly...each student was assigned a different genre to make an informational poster.
The poster should include its definition, theme, main type of characters and setting. Work time will also be provided Wednesday!
Social Studies 8
We viewed the final 10 minutes of the Era of Colonization video. We talked about good discussion etiquette ("I agree with... because..." or "I disagree with... because..."). Students discussed the view of the English regarding their Native American neighbors, customs of the Puritans, the Proclamation of 1763, as well as examples of freedom and slavery in the new world. There were some great discussions today!
Textbooks were distributed... please bring them to class this week.
Textbooks were distributed... please bring them to class this week.
Health 7
We went over the course syllabus and completed an activity dealing with types of communication.
Assignment:
Students must have syllabus signed by a parent.
Assignment:
Students must have syllabus signed by a parent.
Health 8
We went over the course syllabus and completed a personal health assessment from which students will create a quarter health goal. Students must have a health journal for the next class. The journal can be either a small spiral notebook, a composition journal or a diary-type journal. They will use this to make daily/weekly entries. Journals will be collected and graded every other week.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Science 8
All paper work was returned...
New books were distributed...
The students participated in a partner activity describing and categorizing "Life" or "Living Things"
New books were distributed...
The students participated in a partner activity describing and categorizing "Life" or "Living Things"
Literature 8
Welcome to Literature...
I passed out books today and we had an assignment "getting to know our text".
Most students finished during class time.
I passed out books today and we had an assignment "getting to know our text".
Most students finished during class time.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 50
Assignment: Set 50 - #1-14 were done together in class. #16-30 were done independently by students at the beginning of the hour with an option to make corrections after we completed 1-14.
Assignment: Set 50 - #1-14 were done together in class. #16-30 were done independently by students at the beginning of the hour with an option to make corrections after we completed 1-14.
Applied Math 8
Lesson 4-5: Inequalities
Assignment: p. 174 #5-33 (5-10 were done together as a class)
Assignment: p. 174 #5-33 (5-10 were done together as a class)
Health 8
We went over the course syllabus and completed a personal health assessment from which students will create a quarter health goal. Students must have a health journal for the next class. The journal can be either a small spiral notebook, a composition journal or a diary-type journal. They will use this to make daily/weekly entries. Journals will be collected and graded every other week.
Health 7
We went over the course syllabus and completed an activity dealing with types of communication.
Assignment:
Students should bring home the syllabus to share with parents and get it signed. Finish the activity sheet from Back to Back Activity if you did not complete it in class.
Assignment:
Students should bring home the syllabus to share with parents and get it signed. Finish the activity sheet from Back to Back Activity if you did not complete it in class.
Social Studies 8
Second Semester in Social Studies brings the switch to U.S. History. The classroom has been rearranged to allow for group work and small group discussions. Students were informed that participation, discussions, and short writing responses are going to be large parts of their grade this semester, so it's important to be in class, and to pay attention to what's going on. Students will also need to make sure that they always bring something to write with, and something to write on every day. Textbooks will be distributed later in the week, once they are needed, because they are heavy!
Today, students viewed a video that summarized the Era of Colonization in the United States. Students were given a study guide on which to take notes. A discussion will follow the video... possibly starting today, but most likely continuing in to tomorrow. Participation in the discussion as well as notes taken on the study guide will combine to form the first grade.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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