Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the unit ratios on your yellow information sheet to change units of measure. Students worked in groups to complete their assignment.
Assignment: Complete page 284 exercises 1-30
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed using the division of powers properties, students worked on their assignment in class.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet 8-3.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took the spelling 7 assessment.
In Class: Students took a practice assessment over all elements of literature in preparation for 8.1.4.
Assignment: Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning the Legacy of the Civil War.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet concerning the Legacy of the Civil War or be prepared for a Six Question quiz regarding the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: Reading was done on how we mine and smelt gold. We looked at more crystal samples. We took questions on the review sheet. Finish your review sheet for Monday.
Assignment: Be ready to review for the quiz on Tuesday.
Journal: No entry
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Pre Algebra
In Class: Completed the unit ratios on your yellow information sheet. Introduced using unit ratios to convert between units of measure.
Assignment: Complete the Dimensional Analysis worksheet A using the unit ratios.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed using the division of powers properties.
Assignment: Complete page 466, exercises 19-42 all.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed literary elements worksheet and took grades on it.
In Class: Students began reading the story “Manhood” and filling out the story map.
Assignment: Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the North Wins packet in class.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the North Wins Society packet or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the Solubility Activity using the graphs. Graphs are on the side counter. We read and highlighted crystal notes.
Assignment: Finish the solubility activity and hand it in.
Journal: No entry
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In Class: Completed the unit ratios on your yellow information sheet. Introduced using unit ratios to convert between units of measure.
Assignment: Complete the Dimensional Analysis worksheet A using the unit ratios.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed using the division of powers properties.
Assignment: Complete page 466, exercises 19-42 all.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed literary elements worksheet and took grades on it.
In Class: Students began reading the story “Manhood” and filling out the story map.
Assignment: Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the North Wins packet in class.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the North Wins Society packet or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the Solubility Activity using the graphs. Graphs are on the side counter. We read and highlighted crystal notes.
Assignment: Finish the solubility activity and hand it in.
Journal: No entry
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Pre Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignments and took the integer quiz.
Assignment: If you were absent hand in assignments and make arrangements to take the integer quiz. Get a copy of the notes from Mrs. West.
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments and took the Chapter 8 quiz.
Assignment: If you were absent hand in the assignments and make arrangements to take the quiz. Complete the reteaching worksheet 8-3 to complete for Wednesday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed “Tell-Tale Heart” and took a quiz.
In Class: Students did a group activity discussing and presenting questions over “Tell-Tale Heart.” They handed in final drafts of persuasive essay. A vocabulary for literary elements worksheet is homework for tomorrow.
Assignment: Vocabulary for literary elements worksheet is due tomorrow. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the War Affects Society packet in class.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the War Affects Society packet or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the 5 S notes today. We talked about our crystal lab one more time and handed in the lab sheets. Crystal recipes were handed out. There are copies on the side counter if you would like one. We started the Solubility Activity. Pick one up from Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: Notes, Lab handed in, and start the Solubility Activity.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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In Class: Handed in assignments and took the integer quiz.
Assignment: If you were absent hand in assignments and make arrangements to take the integer quiz. Get a copy of the notes from Mrs. West.
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments and took the Chapter 8 quiz.
Assignment: If you were absent hand in the assignments and make arrangements to take the quiz. Complete the reteaching worksheet 8-3 to complete for Wednesday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed “Tell-Tale Heart” and took a quiz.
In Class: Students did a group activity discussing and presenting questions over “Tell-Tale Heart.” They handed in final drafts of persuasive essay. A vocabulary for literary elements worksheet is homework for tomorrow.
Assignment: Vocabulary for literary elements worksheet is due tomorrow. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the War Affects Society packet in class.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity worksheet on the War Affects Society packet or be prepared for a Six Question quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the 5 S notes today. We talked about our crystal lab one more time and handed in the lab sheets. Crystal recipes were handed out. There are copies on the side counter if you would like one. We started the Solubility Activity. Pick one up from Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: Notes, Lab handed in, and start the Solubility Activity.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday, Feb. 25
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed simple interest and story problems in preparation for Tuesday’s quiz, filled out the planner for the week and finished organizing assignments.
Assignment: Finish making corrections on assignments and the Simple Interest Review Worksheet to hand in on Tuesday (10 problems).
ALGEBRA
In class: Filled out the planner for the week and organized assignments to be handed in on Tuesday. Reviewed the power properties and the power of zero and negative powers as well as the graphing of exponential growth and decline.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments to be handed in on Tuesday and review for the chapter 8 quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students went over spelling 7 list.
In Class: Students did a proofreading/revising activity for their persuasive paragraphs. The final is due tomorrow. We listened to “Tell-Tale Heart” on tape. This is on page 132 in text. The story map is due tomorrow.
Assignment: The “Tell-Tale Heart” story map is due tomorrow. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched the conclusion of Glory and completed the A-B-C reaction worksheet in class.
Experience at Home: Students that missed any part of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: We looked at our crystals today. Crystal worksheets were finished. We will take notes on crystals tomorrow.
Assignment: Come in and look at the crystals.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Any mineral worksheets not in must be turned in ASAP.
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In Class: Reviewed simple interest and story problems in preparation for Tuesday’s quiz, filled out the planner for the week and finished organizing assignments.
Assignment: Finish making corrections on assignments and the Simple Interest Review Worksheet to hand in on Tuesday (10 problems).
ALGEBRA
In class: Filled out the planner for the week and organized assignments to be handed in on Tuesday. Reviewed the power properties and the power of zero and negative powers as well as the graphing of exponential growth and decline.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments to be handed in on Tuesday and review for the chapter 8 quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students went over spelling 7 list.
In Class: Students did a proofreading/revising activity for their persuasive paragraphs. The final is due tomorrow. We listened to “Tell-Tale Heart” on tape. This is on page 132 in text. The story map is due tomorrow.
Assignment: The “Tell-Tale Heart” story map is due tomorrow. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched the conclusion of Glory and completed the A-B-C reaction worksheet in class.
Experience at Home: Students that missed any part of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: We looked at our crystals today. Crystal worksheets were finished. We will take notes on crystals tomorrow.
Assignment: Come in and look at the crystals.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Any mineral worksheets not in must be turned in ASAP.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday, Feb. 22
Pre Algebra
In Class: Continued working with simple interest and story problems involving simple interest.
Assignment: Finish making corrections on assignments and the Simple Interest Review Worksheet to hand in on Tuesday (10 problems)
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the powers of zero and negative powers and the graphing of exponential growth and decline.
Assignment: Complete page 459 exercises 14-60 even.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did an exercise in the use of irony.
In Class: Students took a quiz over the spelling 6 list. They finished their rough drafts, turned in “Bargain” homework, and took a “Ransom” quiz.
Assignment: Finish any of the above three items. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched part four of Glory and completed the 3-2-1 worksheet in class.
Experience at Home: Students that missed any part of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: Crystals were put together today in 8th period after the Arch trip. Pick up a lab sheet from the side counter. Your partner put your solution together. Mineral worksheets were handed in.
Assignment: Hand in your mineral worksheet.
Journal: No entry
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In Class: Continued working with simple interest and story problems involving simple interest.
Assignment: Finish making corrections on assignments and the Simple Interest Review Worksheet to hand in on Tuesday (10 problems)
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the powers of zero and negative powers and the graphing of exponential growth and decline.
Assignment: Complete page 459 exercises 14-60 even.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did an exercise in the use of irony.
In Class: Students took a quiz over the spelling 6 list. They finished their rough drafts, turned in “Bargain” homework, and took a “Ransom” quiz.
Assignment: Finish any of the above three items. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched part four of Glory and completed the 3-2-1 worksheet in class.
Experience at Home: Students that missed any part of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: Crystals were put together today in 8th period after the Arch trip. Pick up a lab sheet from the side counter. Your partner put your solution together. Mineral worksheets were handed in.
Assignment: Hand in your mineral worksheet.
Journal: No entry
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Pre Algebra
In Class: Continued working with simple interest.
Assignment: Worksheet P73; 1-10 on front
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued working with multiplication properties of exponents.
Assignment: Pg 453; 22-62 even, 63-76
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took a partner foreshadowing quiz over the short story “Bargain.” You need to make this up if you were not here.
In Class: Students discussed the short story “Bargain” and did a literary elements worksheet for this story. This is due tomorrow. A persuasive writing paragraph was assigned. The rough draft is due on Thursday and the final draft is due on Monday.
Assignment: “Bargain” literary element story worksheet is due on Wednesday if you did not finish in class. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched part two of Glory and completed the scene map in class.
Experience at Home: Students that missed any part of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: Mineral worksheet was done using the book and all of the mineral information we have collected in class. Pick up a worksheet from the side counter and a handout of the book reading from Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: Mineral worksheet needs to be completed.
Journal: No entry
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In Class: Continued working with simple interest.
Assignment: Worksheet P73; 1-10 on front
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued working with multiplication properties of exponents.
Assignment: Pg 453; 22-62 even, 63-76
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took a partner foreshadowing quiz over the short story “Bargain.” You need to make this up if you were not here.
In Class: Students discussed the short story “Bargain” and did a literary elements worksheet for this story. This is due tomorrow. A persuasive writing paragraph was assigned. The rough draft is due on Thursday and the final draft is due on Monday.
Assignment: “Bargain” literary element story worksheet is due on Wednesday if you did not finish in class. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched part two of Glory and completed the scene map in class.
Experience at Home: Students that missed any part of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: Mineral worksheet was done using the book and all of the mineral information we have collected in class. Pick up a worksheet from the side counter and a handout of the book reading from Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: Mineral worksheet needs to be completed.
Journal: No entry
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Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, Feb. 18
Pre Algebra
In Class: Introduction to Simple Interest. Went through parts of the Simple Interest Formula and worked example worksheet together.
Assignment:
Period 2: Worksheet P71; 1-10 on front
Period 3: Worksheet P71-72; 1-10 on front, 1-4 on back, 5-6 for extra credit
Period 4: Worksheet P71-72; 1-10 on front, 1,2,4,5 on back, 3 and 6 for extra credit
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued working with multiplication properties of exponents.
Assignment: Pg 453; 22-62 even, 63-76
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students looked over spelling 6 words and played a review literary term
game.
In Class: Students read the short story “Bargain” on page 20 in their literature books. They also filled out a lit term worksheet. This is due tomorrow
Assignment: “Bargain” story worksheets are due on Tuesday if you did not finish in class. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched part one of Glory and completed the story pyramid.
Experience at Home: Students that missed part one of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: We listed uses for the minerals we tested. We also added a few new minerals to the list. Get the notes from Mrs. Hanson or your partner. We talked about the eclipse of the moon coming up on Wednesday.
Assignment: Get your notes and mineral information.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. List five minerals we use in our homes from the “Minerals at Home” handout. (on the side counter.)
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In Class: Introduction to Simple Interest. Went through parts of the Simple Interest Formula and worked example worksheet together.
Assignment:
Period 2: Worksheet P71; 1-10 on front
Period 3: Worksheet P71-72; 1-10 on front, 1-4 on back, 5-6 for extra credit
Period 4: Worksheet P71-72; 1-10 on front, 1,2,4,5 on back, 3 and 6 for extra credit
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued working with multiplication properties of exponents.
Assignment: Pg 453; 22-62 even, 63-76
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students looked over spelling 6 words and played a review literary term
game.
In Class: Students read the short story “Bargain” on page 20 in their literature books. They also filled out a lit term worksheet. This is due tomorrow
Assignment: “Bargain” story worksheets are due on Tuesday if you did not finish in class. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched part one of Glory and completed the story pyramid.
Experience at Home: Students that missed part one of Glory will need to arrange a time after school to view the movie and complete the work.
SCIENCE
In Class: We listed uses for the minerals we tested. We also added a few new minerals to the list. Get the notes from Mrs. Hanson or your partner. We talked about the eclipse of the moon coming up on Wednesday.
Assignment: Get your notes and mineral information.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. List five minerals we use in our homes from the “Minerals at Home” handout. (on the side counter.)
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Pre Algebra
In Class: Turned in homework packets. Quick review of percents and percent applications. Took KPS Assessment 8.2.3b over percents and percent applications.
Assignment: Have a great weekend! No Homework!
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduction to multiplication properties of exponents. Worked through re-teaching worksheet 8.1.
Assignment: Practice Worksheet 8.1.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students fill out their AR logs today.
In Class: Students took a quiz over a “A Man Who Had No Eyes” and filled out their story maps for this story.
Assignment: “Man” story maps are due on Monday if you did not finish in class. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students worked on a S.A.L.O. concerning Grant and Sherman.
Experience at Home: Complete the S.A.L.O. or be prepared for a Six Question Quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: Mineral names were checked. We highlighted notes and started talking about uses. Notes were taken on what a mineral is. Pick those up from your partner or Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: Get your notes and mineral information.
Journal: No entry
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In Class: Turned in homework packets. Quick review of percents and percent applications. Took KPS Assessment 8.2.3b over percents and percent applications.
Assignment: Have a great weekend! No Homework!
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduction to multiplication properties of exponents. Worked through re-teaching worksheet 8.1.
Assignment: Practice Worksheet 8.1.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students fill out their AR logs today.
In Class: Students took a quiz over a “A Man Who Had No Eyes” and filled out their story maps for this story.
Assignment: “Man” story maps are due on Monday if you did not finish in class. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students worked on a S.A.L.O. concerning Grant and Sherman.
Experience at Home: Complete the S.A.L.O. or be prepared for a Six Question Quiz.
SCIENCE
In Class: Mineral names were checked. We highlighted notes and started talking about uses. Notes were taken on what a mineral is. Pick those up from your partner or Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: Get your notes and mineral information.
Journal: No entry
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed using proportions to solve percent story problems. Used a histogram graph to calculate percentages. Finished working in groups and completed group percent worksheet from Monday. Organized Assignments.
Assignment: Finish/Make corrections on any of the assignments that will be turned in tomorrow. Tomorrow we will have a quick review and take KPS Assessment 8.2.3b over calculating percents and percent story problems.
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments and took the chapter 7 test.
Assignment: No assignment.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote in their journals about personification, simile, and titles.
In Class: Students turned in grade sheets for a grade. We graded our elements of a short story quiz. We reviewed the plot line of “Path” and read “A Man Who Had No Eyes.”
Assignment: Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched a video concerning the battle between the Ironclads.
Experience at Home: There is no history homework tonight.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished testing minerals and keyed out their names. Pick up a key sheet from Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: finish testing and start keying out names.
Journal: No entry
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In Class: Reviewed using proportions to solve percent story problems. Used a histogram graph to calculate percentages. Finished working in groups and completed group percent worksheet from Monday. Organized Assignments.
Assignment: Finish/Make corrections on any of the assignments that will be turned in tomorrow. Tomorrow we will have a quick review and take KPS Assessment 8.2.3b over calculating percents and percent story problems.
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments and took the chapter 7 test.
Assignment: No assignment.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote in their journals about personification, simile, and titles.
In Class: Students turned in grade sheets for a grade. We graded our elements of a short story quiz. We reviewed the plot line of “Path” and read “A Man Who Had No Eyes.”
Assignment: Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students watched a video concerning the battle between the Ironclads.
Experience at Home: There is no history homework tonight.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished testing minerals and keyed out their names. Pick up a key sheet from Mrs. Hanson.
Assignment: finish testing and start keying out names.
Journal: No entry
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Friday, Feb. 8
Parent teacher sign up forms were handed out last Monday morning in second period class and should be returned as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Returned and recorded packet grades on page 19 of the planner.
Continued using proportions to solve percent story problems. Reviewed using a graph to solve story problems.
Assignment: Complete the story problem worksheet, show the proportion, cross-product and give the answer labeled to the nearest tenth.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving systems of inequalities through graphing.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 7-6
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students went to the book fair to check out the selections.
In Class: Students turned in grade sheets for a grade. We took a spelling 5 assessment. Students played a review game dealing with elements of a short story. We then took a quiz over the elements of a short story.
Assignment: GRADE SHEETS CAN STILL BE TURNED IN MONDAY and TUESDAY FOR A GRADE. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the No End in Sight Learning Opportunity worksheet.
Experience at Home: Be prepared for a Six Question quiz or have the No End in Sight Learning Opportunity worksheet completed.
SCIENCE
In Class: The students finished the pre-reading activity on rock and minerals. We read and highlighted the properties worksheet and discussed how the lab will run on Monday.
Assignment: See Mrs. Hanson for make up.
Journal: Identify the difference between a rock and a mineral. List 4 ways to classify rocks and minerals.
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Pre Algebra
In Class: Returned and recorded packet grades on page 19 of the planner.
Continued using proportions to solve percent story problems. Reviewed using a graph to solve story problems.
Assignment: Complete the story problem worksheet, show the proportion, cross-product and give the answer labeled to the nearest tenth.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving systems of inequalities through graphing.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 7-6
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students went to the book fair to check out the selections.
In Class: Students turned in grade sheets for a grade. We took a spelling 5 assessment. Students played a review game dealing with elements of a short story. We then took a quiz over the elements of a short story.
Assignment: GRADE SHEETS CAN STILL BE TURNED IN MONDAY and TUESDAY FOR A GRADE. Students need to read their AR books for 3rd quarter points.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the No End in Sight Learning Opportunity worksheet.
Experience at Home: Be prepared for a Six Question quiz or have the No End in Sight Learning Opportunity worksheet completed.
SCIENCE
In Class: The students finished the pre-reading activity on rock and minerals. We read and highlighted the properties worksheet and discussed how the lab will run on Monday.
Assignment: See Mrs. Hanson for make up.
Journal: Identify the difference between a rock and a mineral. List 4 ways to classify rocks and minerals.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursday, Feb. 7
Parent teacher sign up forms were handed out last Monday morning in second period class and should be returned as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Returned and recorded assessment grades on page 19 of the planner.
Continued using proportions to solve percent problems. Completed page 340 exercises 9-23 odd, and 28-32. Copy the percent problem, write a proportion, and use cross-products to solve.
Assignment: Complete worksheet Practice 7-3, show the proportion, cross-product and give the answer to the nearest tenth.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving systems of inequalities through graphing.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 7-6
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed their spelling words by taking a pre-test (not for grade).
In Class: Students turned in grade sheets for a grade. We reviewed the elements of a short story using the outline they filled out using the literature book (p.145-148).
Assignment: GRADE SHEETS CAN STILL BE TURNED IN TOMORROW FOR A GRADE. Spelling 5 and quiz on literary terms tomorrow.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Life in the Army Learning Opportunity worksheet.
Experience at Home: Be prepared for a Six Question quiz or have the Life in the Army Learning Opportunity worksheet completed.
SCIENCE
In Class: The students finished the introduction to rocks and minerals activity.
Assignment: No homework.
Journal: No journal
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Pre Algebra
In Class: Returned and recorded assessment grades on page 19 of the planner.
Continued using proportions to solve percent problems. Completed page 340 exercises 9-23 odd, and 28-32. Copy the percent problem, write a proportion, and use cross-products to solve.
Assignment: Complete worksheet Practice 7-3, show the proportion, cross-product and give the answer to the nearest tenth.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving systems of inequalities through graphing.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 7-6
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed their spelling words by taking a pre-test (not for grade).
In Class: Students turned in grade sheets for a grade. We reviewed the elements of a short story using the outline they filled out using the literature book (p.145-148).
Assignment: GRADE SHEETS CAN STILL BE TURNED IN TOMORROW FOR A GRADE. Spelling 5 and quiz on literary terms tomorrow.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students began work on the Life in the Army Learning Opportunity worksheet.
Experience at Home: Be prepared for a Six Question quiz or have the Life in the Army Learning Opportunity worksheet completed.
SCIENCE
In Class: The students finished the introduction to rocks and minerals activity.
Assignment: No homework.
Journal: No journal
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Parent teacher sign up forms were handed out last Monday morning in second period class and should be returned as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignments, if you were absent be sure to hand these in today.
Continued using proportions to solve percent problems. Completed Reteaching 7-3 in
class as notes and worked on the assignment the last 20 minutes of class
Assignment: Complete worksheet Practice 7-3, show the proportion, cross-product and give the answer to the nearest tenth.
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced solving systems of inequalities.
Assignment: Complete page 435, exercises 1-2, 9-17.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students read in their AR books as a warm-up today.
In Class: Students received grade sheets. These need to be turned in for a grade. They also looked at their sentence formulas test. We are starting a unit on short stories. The elements of a short story outline needs to be filled out using the literature book (p.145-148).
Assignment: GRADE SHEETS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED FOR A GRADE!! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd quarter points and categories. Spelling 5 will quiz will be Friday.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students received the Life in the Army packet and completed the classification sheet.
Experience at Home: Bring the Life in the Army packet and the completed classification sheet to class Thursday.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished going over the Astronomy terms from Friday. Hand yours back in with the Friday journal entry. We started the discussion on Geology and geologic sites we have seen. Pick up a lab sheet to get started on today’s rock/mineral lab.
Assignment: Constellation to look at for the month. Any assessment retakes should be taken care of.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Pre Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignments, if you were absent be sure to hand these in today.
Continued using proportions to solve percent problems. Completed Reteaching 7-3 in
class as notes and worked on the assignment the last 20 minutes of class
Assignment: Complete worksheet Practice 7-3, show the proportion, cross-product and give the answer to the nearest tenth.
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced solving systems of inequalities.
Assignment: Complete page 435, exercises 1-2, 9-17.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students read in their AR books as a warm-up today.
In Class: Students received grade sheets. These need to be turned in for a grade. They also looked at their sentence formulas test. We are starting a unit on short stories. The elements of a short story outline needs to be filled out using the literature book (p.145-148).
Assignment: GRADE SHEETS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED FOR A GRADE!! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd quarter points and categories. Spelling 5 will quiz will be Friday.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students received the Life in the Army packet and completed the classification sheet.
Experience at Home: Bring the Life in the Army packet and the completed classification sheet to class Thursday.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished going over the Astronomy terms from Friday. Hand yours back in with the Friday journal entry. We started the discussion on Geology and geologic sites we have seen. Pick up a lab sheet to get started on today’s rock/mineral lab.
Assignment: Constellation to look at for the month. Any assessment retakes should be taken care of.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday, Feb. 4
Parent teacher sign up forms were handed out last Monday morning in second period class and should be returned as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed fractions/decimals/percents and took KPS Assessment 8.1.2.
Assignment: No new assignment. Finish any corrections on homework. Assignments will be handed in tomorrow.
ALGEBRA
In class: Filled out the planner for the week, returned and recorded assignments and quiz grades. Introduced solving systems with no solutions or an infinite number of solutions.
Assignment: Complete 429-430 exercises 12-17, 19-27 odd, 31-33.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students discussed list of spelling 5 words today.
In Class: Students took their sentence formula test today! We will begin a short story unit next.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 3rd quarter points and categories. Spelling 4 will quiz will be Friday.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students worked on the Learning Opportunity concerning the outbreak of the Civil War.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity concerning the outbreak of the Civil War or be prepared for a Six Question quiz regarding the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: Assessments were handed back. Ask to see yours. We put our graded papers into our portfolio folders. See the list on the back board. We reviewed the “Constellation of the Month” information as well as the Astronomy terms worksheet. We will hand those back in tomorrow. Yours is on the side counter.
Assignment: Any assessments that need to be taken. Portfolio folders filled.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. We organized portfolio info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed fractions/decimals/percents and took KPS Assessment 8.1.2.
Assignment: No new assignment. Finish any corrections on homework. Assignments will be handed in tomorrow.
ALGEBRA
In class: Filled out the planner for the week, returned and recorded assignments and quiz grades. Introduced solving systems with no solutions or an infinite number of solutions.
Assignment: Complete 429-430 exercises 12-17, 19-27 odd, 31-33.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students discussed list of spelling 5 words today.
In Class: Students took their sentence formula test today! We will begin a short story unit next.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 3rd quarter points and categories. Spelling 4 will quiz will be Friday.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students worked on the Learning Opportunity concerning the outbreak of the Civil War.
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity concerning the outbreak of the Civil War or be prepared for a Six Question quiz regarding the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: Assessments were handed back. Ask to see yours. We put our graded papers into our portfolio folders. See the list on the back board. We reviewed the “Constellation of the Month” information as well as the Astronomy terms worksheet. We will hand those back in tomorrow. Yours is on the side counter.
Assignment: Any assessments that need to be taken. Portfolio folders filled.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. We organized portfolio info.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
Friday, February 1, 2008
Friday, Feb. 1
Parent teacher sign up forms were handed out Monday morning in second period class and should be returned as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Last chance for signed grade sheets, students getting parent signatures and
returned on Monday will get an 80%. Organized assignments to be handed in on
Monday, reviewed converting between fraction, decimals and percents. Worked on
the assessment review in class
Assignment: Get your grade sheet signed if yours has not been handed in, make corrections in the packet and finish the assessment review. Study for the percent Assessment on Monday.
ALGEBRA
In class: Last chance for signed grade sheets, students getting parent signatures and returned on Monday will get an 80%. Reviewed solving story problems using a system of equations.
Assignment: Handed in assignments and took the quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took spelling 4 quiz today.
In Class: Students reviewed sentence formulas in groups of three working on a review assignment. Use this to study for the test on Monday!
Assignment: Sentence formula test on Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd quarter points and categories. Spelling 4 will quiz will be Friday.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students worked on the Learning Opportunity concerning the Civil War Border States (it was neither underground nor a railroad).
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity concerning the Civil War Border States or be prepared for a Six Question quiz regarding the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: The students completed a Astronomy Facts worksheet. These were handed in at the end of class.
Assignment: none
Journal: An entry was done on a sheet of paper that was handed in. It covered the February constellation Taurus.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
Pre Algebra
In Class: Last chance for signed grade sheets, students getting parent signatures and
returned on Monday will get an 80%. Organized assignments to be handed in on
Monday, reviewed converting between fraction, decimals and percents. Worked on
the assessment review in class
Assignment: Get your grade sheet signed if yours has not been handed in, make corrections in the packet and finish the assessment review. Study for the percent Assessment on Monday.
ALGEBRA
In class: Last chance for signed grade sheets, students getting parent signatures and returned on Monday will get an 80%. Reviewed solving story problems using a system of equations.
Assignment: Handed in assignments and took the quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students took spelling 4 quiz today.
In Class: Students reviewed sentence formulas in groups of three working on a review assignment. Use this to study for the test on Monday!
Assignment: Sentence formula test on Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd quarter points and categories. Spelling 4 will quiz will be Friday.
The HISTORY Experience
Experienced at School: The students worked on the Learning Opportunity concerning the Civil War Border States (it was neither underground nor a railroad).
Experience at Home: Complete the Learning Opportunity concerning the Civil War Border States or be prepared for a Six Question quiz regarding the same information.
SCIENCE
In Class: The students completed a Astronomy Facts worksheet. These were handed in at the end of class.
Assignment: none
Journal: An entry was done on a sheet of paper that was handed in. It covered the February constellation Taurus.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137
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