Science 7

We are continuing our discussions about soil formation and now today we started to talk about the importance of soil conservation and how that is achieved. The students had some great thoughts and ideas on the topic which lead to lively discussions today! They have an assignment due for Friday 1/16/09. They are to complete the key terms and concepts for 2.3 Soil Conservation. In addition, I reminded the classes that I will be collecting their notebooks next week and as of today, there are 9 assignments/notes taken that are supposed to be in the notebook for 2nd quarter. Also, we have our test on 1/21/09 - next week Wednesday.

Social Studies 7

Yesterday we finished up our crossword puzzles on the vocabulary from the Anthropology unit. We were also able to correct them in class.

Today, the students received a sheet of various dialects of the English language. The students have to match the Australian and British term to the American term. The students were able to work in partners and they are bringing them home tonight...so watch out for some questions! The Internet, dictionary, etc are great tools. The assignment is due on Friday.

Science 8

Tuesday...oops! We learned about the components of blood and read and answered questions about blood typing. Due Wednesday!

Today we corrected the assignment and discussed 4.3 Genetic Advancements. A review assignment for pages 123-128 was assigned.

REMINDERS: These have been written on the board every day as well!

Quiz on chapter 4 on Friday1/16 (All notes will be allowed)

Science Showcase due on Monday 1/19

Unit test on Thursday 1/22

Literature 8

I missed yesterday...oops! (Tuesday) We read the last two chapters of the book. A chapter review assignment was given and due today.

We started watching the movie based on the book today.

The book test is scheduled for Friday!

Social Studies 8

32-Minute homeroom schedule today. Students in Ms. Francoeur's homeroom had the opportunity to make up any missing work, and work on homework from any other class.

In Social Studies today we discussed Chapter 13 (The United Kingdom) Sections 1-2. Students were assigned to read and fill out the study guide for Section 3. The Chapter 13 Quiz will be on Friday, regardless of possible inclement weather on Thursday.

Applied Math 7

Review for Test 9 Tomorrow

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-2: Solving Multiplication Equations
Assignment: p. 162-163 #4-37 (#4-13 were done together in class)

Social Studies 8

Chapter 12 Quiz on Western Europe today.
Assignment: Read Chapter 13 (The United Kingdom), Sections 1-2 and complete the notes for that section.
**Because Chapter 13 only has 3 sections, the Chapter 13 Quiz will be THIS FRIDAY. Students are aware of this, and have been encouraged to take their notes home every day in order to study.
We are planning to complete Chapters 13 and 14 before the end of the semester. For this reason, we will be focusing heavily on reading and discussing the content, so there will only be one more in-class assignment (next Monday).
The final grades to be entered into Skyward for the semester will be today's quiz, Friday's quiz, Monday's map assignment, and the Chapter 14 Quiz from next Wednesday.

Science 8

We reviewed pedigrees and punnett squares today. An independent practice was assigned. Many students, who used their work time, finished in class.

Literature 8

We read chapter 21-22.

Review assignment Chapters 17-20 due today!

Health 7

Student took Human Growth and Development test.
Assignment (if not finished in class): read pp. 114-118 and complete wksht 21.
Short answer questions are extra-credit.

Health 8

Students learned how to provide care for an uncoonscious choking adult.
Test on Wednesday for adult care.

Applied Math 7

Lesson 45: Multiplying Decimal Numbers
Set 45 was done together in class with an extra credit option for students to complete independently

Applied Math 8

Lesson 4-2 continued...we corrected p. 158-159 and then the 4-2 packet was assigned as homework

Social Studies 8

Map Quiz and Note Check for Chapter 12 today. Review of Ch. 12, Sections 4-5. Today students participated in the Caterpillar review for all of Chapter 12. The Chapter 12 Quiz is tomorrow.

All content and activites for the semester/quarter are listed on the board. (2nd Quarter/1st semester ends January 22) Students have a lot of content to cover, but not a lot of homework, so they have been encouraged to keep up with the pace of the class.

Science 7

Today we nearly wrapped up our discussion on Rocks and Weathering. The students continued to work on the Rocks and Weathering sheet today. It is due on Monday, so if needed it will be completed at home this weekend.
Have a great weekend! Make good choices :)

Social Studies 7

We continued our discussion and video on the ICEMAN in class today. We looked at all the various sciences and fascinating discoveries that were made from this finding.

Science 8

The students shared information about the genetic disorder they researched. Pedigrees were introduced and a practice assignment was given.

Literature 8

We read chapters 19-20 today in class. A review assignment was given...due on Monday!

Applied Math 7

Lesson 44: Proportions
Set 44 was done together as a class with an extra credit option for students to complete individually