Tuesday, March 9, 2010
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
We practiced counting in Spanish from 1 - 60. We reviewed how to tell time in Spanish. The Spanish sentences about the students' schedules were written on the board and corrected. We covered pages 76 - 77 in the textbook.
Social Studies 8
Students are now working on reading and taking notes independently. Today's assignment is to read Chapter 11, Section 3 (The Mexican-American War) starting on p. 354 and to put the important information in standard outline form. This is a lengthy section. Students had the entire class period to get started, so take home work should be minimal.
Applied Math 7
Lesson 78: Adding Signed Numbers
#1-16 done together; #17-30 independently - due at the end of the hour
#1-16 done together; #17-30 independently - due at the end of the hour
Applied Math 8
Lesson 6-6: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In-class practice: p. 266 #3-19
Homework: p. 578 (6-6) #1-27
In-class practice: p. 266 #3-19
Homework: p. 578 (6-6) #1-27
Science 8
Today we discussed the characteristics of animal-like protists. A paramecium reading and structure assignment was given.
Literature 8
Today first hour continued to read Contagion.
Second Hour finished up late projects and had the opportunity to play some of the wonderful student created games.
Second Hour finished up late projects and had the opportunity to play some of the wonderful student created games.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Science 7
Today all students received their 3rd science text book. The students are now in groups/pairs and are determining how they would like to presents specific information about a chapter. Each group takes a turn in "the drivers seat". Make sure to ask them about it!
Literature 8
First Hour began reading Contagion.
Second hour presented their book projects...and watched the end of the movie!
Second hour presented their book projects...and watched the end of the movie!
Science 8
Introduction to Protists...notes on the separate phyla. Assignment is to read and answer questions about a Sarcodine: Amoeba.
8th gr. Spanish FLEX
The graded "family" vocabulary quizzes were returned to students. We did a dictado (dictation) using page 56 in the textbook. We reviewed "telling time." Assignment due tomorrow: Write 5 sentences in Spanish about your class schedule noting at what time the class commences
Health 7
Study for test on Tuesday. Look over alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana note sheets.
Make sure you bring in Human Growth and Development permission slip by Tuesday.
Make sure you bring in Human Growth and Development permission slip by Tuesday.
Health 8
Practiced care for an unconscious choking victim in classs today. Study for test on Wednesday.
Social Studies 8
We read through Chapter 11, Section 2 (The Texas Revolution) as a class and discussed important points that could be included in student outlines.
Homework: Outline Chapter 11, Section 2 using the standard outline format we have learned.
Homework: Outline Chapter 11, Section 2 using the standard outline format we have learned.
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