ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed finding the x and y intercepts and graphing equations using a table of values.
Assignment: Complete the Graphing worksheet exercises 1-16.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Practiced the divisibility rules and finding fractions close to zero, one half, and one. Began organizing assignments to be handed in next week.
Assignment: Complete the fraction strip worksheet front and back for Monday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Reviewed simple and compound sentences, took quiz.
In Class: Students wrote a creative story using a minimum of 10 simple sentences and 5 compound sentences.
Assignment:
HISTORY
In class: Reviewed online voting activities discussed reasons people don’t vote, and did a political cartoon activity.
SCIENCE
In Class: New grade sheets were started for 2nd term. We put papers into portfolio folders for Sci. Method. The state of matter activity was finished using the letters of the alphabet. Journal were handed in for a grade. #11-#20.
Assignment: Pick up your papers from the side counter and start your grade sheet.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thurs. - Oct. 30th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed finding the x and y intercepts and using them to make a quick graph.
Assignment: Page 221 exercises 18-40 even, 42-43, 44-58 even.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Took notes on fraction vocabulary and relative size to zero, one half, and one. Get the notes if you were absent.
Assignment: Complete worksheet page 66 and on back Worksheet C-24.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Reviewed simple and compound sentences.
In Class: Students reviewed simple and compound sentences and then broke into groups to do six worksheets.
Assignment: Students should finish the six worksheets (due at the beginning of class on Friday, October 31.
HISTORY
In class: Online information and quiz activity on presidential candidates.
Assignment: Interview three people of voting age on upcoming election.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the states of matter and converting metrics. We finished the reading out of the book on states. We started a chart using the letters of the alphabet for each state of matter.
Assignment: Finish the reading out of the book. Get into a group for the letters of the alphabet activity.
Journal: See attached sheet. Journal #20.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Reviewed finding the x and y intercepts and using them to make a quick graph.
Assignment: Page 221 exercises 18-40 even, 42-43, 44-58 even.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Took notes on fraction vocabulary and relative size to zero, one half, and one. Get the notes if you were absent.
Assignment: Complete worksheet page 66 and on back Worksheet C-24.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Reviewed simple and compound sentences.
In Class: Students reviewed simple and compound sentences and then broke into groups to do six worksheets.
Assignment: Students should finish the six worksheets (due at the beginning of class on Friday, October 31.
HISTORY
In class: Online information and quiz activity on presidential candidates.
Assignment: Interview three people of voting age on upcoming election.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the states of matter and converting metrics. We finished the reading out of the book on states. We started a chart using the letters of the alphabet for each state of matter.
Assignment: Finish the reading out of the book. Get into a group for the letters of the alphabet activity.
Journal: See attached sheet. Journal #20.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mon. - Tues. - Wed. - Oct. 27-29
8-4 Assignments Date: Oct. 27-28-29, 2008
ITBS TESTING FOR THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THIS WEEK. THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE THE ONES FROM THURSDAY WHEN WE LAST MET WITH OUT STUDENTS IN REGULAR CLASSES. WE WILL RESUME A NORMAL SCHEDULE ON THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK. (OCT. 30TH)
ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued graphing linear equations on a coordinate axis using the x and y intercept.
Assignment: If you were absent, read page 218-219 before doing worksheet pages C-40 and C-41.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Took notes on prime and composite numbers, and worked on a divisibility rules worksheet, practiced listing all the factors, and prime factorization.
Assignment. Page 223-224 exercises 2-30 even, 36.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None
In Class: Students reviewed compound formulas and did examples. We broke into groups to do worksheets.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 2nd term.
HISTORY
In class: Chapter 8 Quiz. Continued our discussion and listed pros and cons of the electoral college.
SCIENCE
In Class: The metric conversion worksheets were graded and handed in. We reviewed the metric pretest for any questions. Reading was started in the book on matter. We practiced estimating.
Assignment: Finish your metric worksheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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ITBS TESTING FOR THE THREE DAYS
ITBS TESTING FOR THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THIS WEEK. THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE THE ONES FROM THURSDAY WHEN WE LAST MET WITH OUT STUDENTS IN REGULAR CLASSES. WE WILL RESUME A NORMAL SCHEDULE ON THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK. (OCT. 30TH)
ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued graphing linear equations on a coordinate axis using the x and y intercept.
Assignment: If you were absent, read page 218-219 before doing worksheet pages C-40 and C-41.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Took notes on prime and composite numbers, and worked on a divisibility rules worksheet, practiced listing all the factors, and prime factorization.
Assignment. Page 223-224 exercises 2-30 even, 36.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None
In Class: Students reviewed compound formulas and did examples. We broke into groups to do worksheets.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 2nd term.
HISTORY
In class: Chapter 8 Quiz. Continued our discussion and listed pros and cons of the electoral college.
SCIENCE
In Class: The metric conversion worksheets were graded and handed in. We reviewed the metric pretest for any questions. Reading was started in the book on matter. We practiced estimating.
Assignment: Finish your metric worksheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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ITBS TESTING FOR THE THREE DAYS
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thurs. - Oct. 23rd
ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued graphing linear equations on a coordinate axis using the x and y intercept.
Assignment: If you were absent, read page 218-219 before doing worksheet pages C-40 and C-41.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Took notes on prime and composite numbers, and worked on a divisibility rules worksheet, practiced listing all the factors, and prime factorization.
Assignment. Page 223-224 exercises 2-30 even, 36.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None
In Class: Students reviewed compound formulas and did examples. We broke into groups to do worksheets.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 2nd term.
HISTORY
In class: Chapter 8 Quiz. Continued our discussion and listed pros and cons of the electoral college.
SCIENCE
In Class: The metric conversion worksheets were graded and handed in. We reviewed the metric pretest for any questions. Reading was started in the book on matter. We practiced estimating.
Assignment: Finish your metric worksheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Continued graphing linear equations on a coordinate axis using the x and y intercept.
Assignment: If you were absent, read page 218-219 before doing worksheet pages C-40 and C-41.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Took notes on prime and composite numbers, and worked on a divisibility rules worksheet, practiced listing all the factors, and prime factorization.
Assignment. Page 223-224 exercises 2-30 even, 36.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None
In Class: Students reviewed compound formulas and did examples. We broke into groups to do worksheets.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 2nd term.
HISTORY
In class: Chapter 8 Quiz. Continued our discussion and listed pros and cons of the electoral college.
SCIENCE
In Class: The metric conversion worksheets were graded and handed in. We reviewed the metric pretest for any questions. Reading was started in the book on matter. We practiced estimating.
Assignment: Finish your metric worksheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wed. - Oct. 22nd
ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued graphing linear equations on a coordinate axis.
Assignment: Page 215 , 36-50 even, 52-56, 67-70.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class. Returned and recorded the assignment and assessment grades on page 19 of the planner. Took notes on prime and composite numbers, and worked on a divisibility rules worksheet.
Assignment. Finish the divisibility rules worksheet and make arrangements for retaking your Scientific notation assessment if you scored 75% or lower.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote journal 15 about AR points and effort.
In Class: Students reviewed simple sentence formulas and did examples. We broke into groups to do worksheets.
Assignment: Simple sentence worksheet due tomorrow. Students should be reading AR books for 2nd term.
HISTORY
In class: Students learned about the Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, and how our first president was elected.
Assignment: Quiz over Constitutional Convention tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We did a discussion on what matter is and how we measure it. Metric Conversion worksheets were worked on. Finish the bottom of the worksheet for Thursday.
Assignment: Finish your metric worksheet. Do the journal entry
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Continued graphing linear equations on a coordinate axis.
Assignment: Page 215 , 36-50 even, 52-56, 67-70.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class. Returned and recorded the assignment and assessment grades on page 19 of the planner. Took notes on prime and composite numbers, and worked on a divisibility rules worksheet.
Assignment. Finish the divisibility rules worksheet and make arrangements for retaking your Scientific notation assessment if you scored 75% or lower.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote journal 15 about AR points and effort.
In Class: Students reviewed simple sentence formulas and did examples. We broke into groups to do worksheets.
Assignment: Simple sentence worksheet due tomorrow. Students should be reading AR books for 2nd term.
HISTORY
In class: Students learned about the Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, and how our first president was elected.
Assignment: Quiz over Constitutional Convention tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We did a discussion on what matter is and how we measure it. Metric Conversion worksheets were worked on. Finish the bottom of the worksheet for Thursday.
Assignment: Finish your metric worksheet. Do the journal entry
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday - Oct. 20th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued graphing on a coordinate axis.
Assignment: Page 206-207 10-26 even, 27-32.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed scientific notation to get ready for the assessment, ans organized assignments to be handed in before the assessment on Tuesday.
Assignment. Finish making corrections on the assignments to be handed in on Tuesday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None
In Class: Students worked on descriptive paragraphs. We did a “self-evaluation” and 2 “peer evaluations” and then edited the descriptive paragraph.
Assignment: Final draft of the descriptive paragraph is due Tuesday.
HISTORY
In class: Students finished working on chapter 8 preview worksheet. We read about the Northwest Ordinance and Shay’s rebellion and then talked about them as well as problems with the Articles of Confederation.
SCIENCE
In Class: We went over our Sci. Method Assessments. Papers were handed back, grade sheets recorded on, and portfolio folders added to. All Sci, Method gum experiments were finished with the written part and handed in.
Assignment: Look over the assessment, pick up your papers, and double check that your experiment with the gum was finished and handed in. New lab partner choices were listed.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Continued graphing on a coordinate axis.
Assignment: Page 206-207 10-26 even, 27-32.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed scientific notation to get ready for the assessment, ans organized assignments to be handed in before the assessment on Tuesday.
Assignment. Finish making corrections on the assignments to be handed in on Tuesday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None
In Class: Students worked on descriptive paragraphs. We did a “self-evaluation” and 2 “peer evaluations” and then edited the descriptive paragraph.
Assignment: Final draft of the descriptive paragraph is due Tuesday.
HISTORY
In class: Students finished working on chapter 8 preview worksheet. We read about the Northwest Ordinance and Shay’s rebellion and then talked about them as well as problems with the Articles of Confederation.
SCIENCE
In Class: We went over our Sci. Method Assessments. Papers were handed back, grade sheets recorded on, and portfolio folders added to. All Sci, Method gum experiments were finished with the written part and handed in.
Assignment: Look over the assessment, pick up your papers, and double check that your experiment with the gum was finished and handed in. New lab partner choices were listed.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday - Oct. 17th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Finish working on the Cumulative review on pages196-197, exercises 1-57. Be sure to show your work.
Assignment: Finish on page 196-197 exercises 1-57. Read page 202-206 then complete exercises 1-6.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed scientific notation worded on the worksheet review and organized assignments to be handed in before the assessment on Tuesday.
Assignment. Complete Review worksheet for Monday. Make corrections in the packet.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished presentation over six traits today.
In Class: Students worked on Spider Words in groups. These were due before they left. We also discussed a descriptive writing assignment.
Assignment: Brainstorming and rough draft of descriptive paragraph due Monday! All first term book points due today.
HISTORY
In class: Gave students back Chapter 7 Test. We then skimmed Chapter 8 and started working on a preview worksheet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Scientific Method Assessment taken today. Pink review sheets and the practice assessments were handed in also. We worked on the conclusion paragraphs for the bubble gum lab.
Assignment: Get the assessment taken and hand in your review sheets.
Journal: We reviewed for the assessment. All late coupons need to be turned in if you didn’t use them.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Finish working on the Cumulative review on pages196-197, exercises 1-57. Be sure to show your work.
Assignment: Finish on page 196-197 exercises 1-57. Read page 202-206 then complete exercises 1-6.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed scientific notation worded on the worksheet review and organized assignments to be handed in before the assessment on Tuesday.
Assignment. Complete Review worksheet for Monday. Make corrections in the packet.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished presentation over six traits today.
In Class: Students worked on Spider Words in groups. These were due before they left. We also discussed a descriptive writing assignment.
Assignment: Brainstorming and rough draft of descriptive paragraph due Monday! All first term book points due today.
HISTORY
In class: Gave students back Chapter 7 Test. We then skimmed Chapter 8 and started working on a preview worksheet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Scientific Method Assessment taken today. Pink review sheets and the practice assessments were handed in also. We worked on the conclusion paragraphs for the bubble gum lab.
Assignment: Get the assessment taken and hand in your review sheets.
Journal: We reviewed for the assessment. All late coupons need to be turned in if you didn’t use them.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thurs. - Oct. 16th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned and recorded the chapter 3 test scores on page 19 of the planner. Students began working on the Cumulative review on pages196-197, exercises 1-57. Be sure to show your work.
Assignment: Work on page 196-197 exercises 1-57. Students will have time to work on this during class on Friday.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions on the assignment and reviewed multiplication and division of fractions. Completed problems through # 26 in class.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score. Complete pages 105-106 exercises 1-46.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students rehearsed presentations in groups.
In Class: Students did their group 6 Traits presentations today. We also had a word choice worksheet.
Assignment: Word choice worksheet due tomorrow! Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Test over Revolutionary War.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed for the assessment tomorrow on the Scientific Method. A practice review is being worked on. Get yours done. We will finish writing conclusion paragraphs tomorrow also.
Assignment: Pink review sheets will be handed in. Study for the assessment.
Journal: See attached sheet. Review order.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Returned and recorded the chapter 3 test scores on page 19 of the planner. Students began working on the Cumulative review on pages196-197, exercises 1-57. Be sure to show your work.
Assignment: Work on page 196-197 exercises 1-57. Students will have time to work on this during class on Friday.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions on the assignment and reviewed multiplication and division of fractions. Completed problems through # 26 in class.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score. Complete pages 105-106 exercises 1-46.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students rehearsed presentations in groups.
In Class: Students did their group 6 Traits presentations today. We also had a word choice worksheet.
Assignment: Word choice worksheet due tomorrow! Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Test over Revolutionary War.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed for the assessment tomorrow on the Scientific Method. A practice review is being worked on. Get yours done. We will finish writing conclusion paragraphs tomorrow also.
Assignment: Pink review sheets will be handed in. Study for the assessment.
Journal: See attached sheet. Review order.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wed. - Oct. 15th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments before the chapter 3 test.
Assignment: No assignment.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions on the assignment and reviewed division of decimals, addition and subtraction of fractions. Completed problems through # 19 in class.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score. Complete your worksheet page 6 over scientific notation.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote the definitions of figurative language terms. You need to get this from Mrs. Micek.
In Class: Students looked at their 7th grade writing assessments. We are working on group 6 Traits presentations. These will be on Thursday.
Assignment: Work on 6 Traits presentations. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Played a review game for chapter 7 test (Thursday).
Assignment: Did I mention there is a test on Thursday? Because, there is a test on Thursday. Studying for it would be a great idea!
SCIENCE
In Class: Scientific Method Experiments were finished as far as writing the first four steps and running the experiment. Conclusions and final copies are being worked on. Review sheets were handed out for the assessment on Friday. They will be picked up on Friday.
Assignment: Finish your experiment and work on final copies and conclusions. Work on your review sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet. (instructions for experiments.)
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Handed in assignments before the chapter 3 test.
Assignment: No assignment.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions on the assignment and reviewed division of decimals, addition and subtraction of fractions. Completed problems through # 19 in class.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score. Complete your worksheet page 6 over scientific notation.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote the definitions of figurative language terms. You need to get this from Mrs. Micek.
In Class: Students looked at their 7th grade writing assessments. We are working on group 6 Traits presentations. These will be on Thursday.
Assignment: Work on 6 Traits presentations. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Played a review game for chapter 7 test (Thursday).
Assignment: Did I mention there is a test on Thursday? Because, there is a test on Thursday. Studying for it would be a great idea!
SCIENCE
In Class: Scientific Method Experiments were finished as far as writing the first four steps and running the experiment. Conclusions and final copies are being worked on. Review sheets were handed out for the assessment on Friday. They will be picked up on Friday.
Assignment: Finish your experiment and work on final copies and conclusions. Work on your review sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet. (instructions for experiments.)
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
October 14th
8-4 Assignments Date: Oct. 14, 2008
Name:________________________________
ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions over the chapter review. Used dry eraser boards to review for the chapter 3 Test.
Assignment: Organize assignments and make corrections in the packet and be ready to hand it in before the test.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued to practice writing large numbers using scientific notation was reviewed and we introduced writing numbers less than 1 using negative exponents . We also practiced writing numbers from scientific notation to standard form. We used dry eraser boards to practice before working on the assignment.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score. Complete worksheet pages 3,4 and 5 over scientific notation.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did a Daily Language Practice. You need to get this from Mrs. Micek.
In Class: Students took notes on figurative language. We are working on group 6 Traits presentations. These will be on Thursday.
Assignment: Work on 6 Traits presentations. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Students were given a study guide for the test on Thursday. We started our review for the test… which happens to be on Thursday.
Assignment: Did I mention there is a test on Thursday? Because, there is a test on Thursday. Studying for it would be a great idea!
SCIENCE
In Class: Scientific Method Experiments were started in the written form. All steps need to be written and checked before you start running the experiment. Use the cheat sheet handed out to check all steps yourself first.
Assignment: Step 1-3 of the experiment should be written. Four is being worked on. We want to run the experiments on Wed.
Journal: #17. See attached sheet.
Name:________________________________
ALGEBRA
In Class: Answered questions over the chapter review. Used dry eraser boards to review for the chapter 3 Test.
Assignment: Organize assignments and make corrections in the packet and be ready to hand it in before the test.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued to practice writing large numbers using scientific notation was reviewed and we introduced writing numbers less than 1 using negative exponents . We also practiced writing numbers from scientific notation to standard form. We used dry eraser boards to practice before working on the assignment.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score. Complete worksheet pages 3,4 and 5 over scientific notation.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did a Daily Language Practice. You need to get this from Mrs. Micek.
In Class: Students took notes on figurative language. We are working on group 6 Traits presentations. These will be on Thursday.
Assignment: Work on 6 Traits presentations. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Students were given a study guide for the test on Thursday. We started our review for the test… which happens to be on Thursday.
Assignment: Did I mention there is a test on Thursday? Because, there is a test on Thursday. Studying for it would be a great idea!
SCIENCE
In Class: Scientific Method Experiments were started in the written form. All steps need to be written and checked before you start running the experiment. Use the cheat sheet handed out to check all steps yourself first.
Assignment: Step 1-3 of the experiment should be written. Four is being worked on. We want to run the experiments on Wed.
Journal: #17. See attached sheet.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Monday - Oct. 13th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, and answered questions over unit rates and reviewed percents. Used the rest of the class period to work on the chapter review.
Assignment: On page 190-192 complete exercises 1-34.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, returned and recorded the assignment packet and assessment grades on page 19 of the planner. Scientific notation was introduced and we used dry eraser boards to practice before working on the assignment.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score this week. Complete worksheet pages 1 and 2 over scientific notation.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did a Daily Language Practice. You need to get this from Mrs. Micek.
In Class: Students took notes on descriptive essays. We are working on group 6 Traits presentations. These will be on Thursday.
Assignment: Work on 6 Traits presentations. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Students read p. 96, 97, 100 in the textbook. We then discussed the fighting in the South during the Revolutionary War, the battle of Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris.
Assignment: Complete chapter 7 notes packet. ***TEST ON THURSDAY***
SCIENCE
In Class: We started brainstorming on our experiments we are going to write with our partners. All steps of the Scientific Method need to be used. We are working with chewing gum.
Assignment: Step #1 of the experiment should be written.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, and answered questions over unit rates and reviewed percents. Used the rest of the class period to work on the chapter review.
Assignment: On page 190-192 complete exercises 1-34.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, returned and recorded the assignment packet and assessment grades on page 19 of the planner. Scientific notation was introduced and we used dry eraser boards to practice before working on the assignment.
Assignment. Make arrangements to retake assessments if you were did not get a proficient score this week. Complete worksheet pages 1 and 2 over scientific notation.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did a Daily Language Practice. You need to get this from Mrs. Micek.
In Class: Students took notes on descriptive essays. We are working on group 6 Traits presentations. These will be on Thursday.
Assignment: Work on 6 Traits presentations. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Students read p. 96, 97, 100 in the textbook. We then discussed the fighting in the South during the Revolutionary War, the battle of Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris.
Assignment: Complete chapter 7 notes packet. ***TEST ON THURSDAY***
SCIENCE
In Class: We started brainstorming on our experiments we are going to write with our partners. All steps of the Scientific Method need to be used. We are working with chewing gum.
Assignment: Step #1 of the experiment should be written.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Friday - Oct. 10th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced unit rates and reviewed percents.
Assignment: On page 183 -184 complete exercises 12-28 even, 29, 33-35.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments and took the assessments.
Assignment. Make arrangements to make up the two assessments if you were absent. Students who have assessments to retake received a review worksheet today to help them prepare for the assessment retake.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students discussed similes and alliteration. We did a worksheet on these literary devices. We also checked our book points and categories. This grade is on PowerSchool but can be changed up until October 17.
Assignment: Simile and alliteration worksheet due Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Students played Capture the Flag and discussed how the results of our game compared to the Revolutionary War.
Assignment: Tell your parent you love them!
SCIENCE
In Class: We identified variables and wrote conclusion paragraphs for the antacid lab from Thursday. Lab contracts were signed and put into your portfolio folders. Moon Watch grades were entered.
Assignment: Sign your lab contract and finish your antacid lab on the back. (Step 4 & 5).
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Introduced unit rates and reviewed percents.
Assignment: On page 183 -184 complete exercises 12-28 even, 29, 33-35.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments and took the assessments.
Assignment. Make arrangements to make up the two assessments if you were absent. Students who have assessments to retake received a review worksheet today to help them prepare for the assessment retake.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students discussed similes and alliteration. We did a worksheet on these literary devices. We also checked our book points and categories. This grade is on PowerSchool but can be changed up until October 17.
Assignment: Simile and alliteration worksheet due Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class: Students played Capture the Flag and discussed how the results of our game compared to the Revolutionary War.
Assignment: Tell your parent you love them!
SCIENCE
In Class: We identified variables and wrote conclusion paragraphs for the antacid lab from Thursday. Lab contracts were signed and put into your portfolio folders. Moon Watch grades were entered.
Assignment: Sign your lab contract and finish your antacid lab on the back. (Step 4 & 5).
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Thurs. - Oct. 9th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced solving formulas and equations for a given variable.
Assignment: On page 177-178 complete exercises 11-14,15-27 odd,34-39.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Practiced graphing linear equations, and graphing points on a coordinate axis. Organized the assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment. Complete the two sided graphing worksheet handed out today in class. Give the quadrant or axis for each of the points at the bottom of the Locating Points worksheet.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students went over answers on review sheet.
In Class: Students took the punctuation test today.
Assignment: Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Students discussed The Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge and worked on notes packet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Antacid lab run today. We will be writing conclusions and identifying variables tomorrow. Lab contracts were handed out and talked through for lab expectations.
Assignment: Read through the lab contract. Come in and do the antacid lab.
Journal: No entry
In Class: Introduced solving formulas and equations for a given variable.
Assignment: On page 177-178 complete exercises 11-14,15-27 odd,34-39.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Practiced graphing linear equations, and graphing points on a coordinate axis. Organized the assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment. Complete the two sided graphing worksheet handed out today in class. Give the quadrant or axis for each of the points at the bottom of the Locating Points worksheet.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students went over answers on review sheet.
In Class: Students took the punctuation test today.
Assignment: Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Students discussed The Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge and worked on notes packet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Antacid lab run today. We will be writing conclusions and identifying variables tomorrow. Lab contracts were handed out and talked through for lab expectations.
Assignment: Read through the lab contract. Come in and do the antacid lab.
Journal: No entry
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Wed. - Oct. 8th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned and recorded the Chapter 3 quiz and reviewed solving equations with decimals.
Assignment: On page 169 – 170 complete exercises 15-35 odd, 40-47.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Practiced graphing linear equations, and graphing points on a coordinate axis.
Assignment. Complete the dot-to-dot worksheet and the graphing review worksheet. There will be two assessments on Friday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played a possessive noun game on projector.
In Class: Students reviewed for the punctuation test tomorrow. They worked on the review sheet
Assignment: Punctuation test tomorrow—do review sheet. Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussion/video Muskets v. Riffles, military strategy and the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
Assignment: Finish chapter 7 vocabulary: word, definition, picture, sentence.
SCIENCE
In Class: Step 4 “Experimental Design” was written out today for the paper towel absorbency lab. We demonstrated several ways to test the paper towels. Lab contracts were handed out. We started the antacid lab experiment write up. We will be working in the lab tomorrow.
Assignment: Get caught up on the writing of the steps. Read through the lab contract.
Journal: We worked on the fourth step for the paper towels.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Returned and recorded the Chapter 3 quiz and reviewed solving equations with decimals.
Assignment: On page 169 – 170 complete exercises 15-35 odd, 40-47.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Practiced graphing linear equations, and graphing points on a coordinate axis.
Assignment. Complete the dot-to-dot worksheet and the graphing review worksheet. There will be two assessments on Friday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played a possessive noun game on projector.
In Class: Students reviewed for the punctuation test tomorrow. They worked on the review sheet
Assignment: Punctuation test tomorrow—do review sheet. Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussion/video Muskets v. Riffles, military strategy and the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
Assignment: Finish chapter 7 vocabulary: word, definition, picture, sentence.
SCIENCE
In Class: Step 4 “Experimental Design” was written out today for the paper towel absorbency lab. We demonstrated several ways to test the paper towels. Lab contracts were handed out. We started the antacid lab experiment write up. We will be working in the lab tomorrow.
Assignment: Get caught up on the writing of the steps. Read through the lab contract.
Journal: We worked on the fourth step for the paper towels.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tues. - Oct. 7th
ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in assignments to be and took the chapter 3 quiz.
Assignment: Read pages 166-168, then do exercises 1-13 on page 169.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed graphing linear equations. Reviewed the multiplication of decimals.
Assignment. On pages 174-175 do exercises 3-13, 17-19 . Show your work for 3-10 on your own paper and 11-13, 17-19 on the graphs handed out in class.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets and reviewed hyphen rules.
In Class: Students did a hyphen practice assignment on the projector. We discussed apostrophe rules.
Assignment: Possessive noun worksheet due tomorrow. Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussed how the British almost defeated the Americans at the start of the Revolutionary War (Battle of New York). Also, we learned about the role of African Americans during the war and how Washington layed the smack down on the Brits. at Trenton.
Assignment: Chapter 7 vocabulary: word, definition, picture, sentence. Tomorrow- British Accent Day
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the steps of the Scientific Method. We practiced writing out the first three steps using a paper towel absorbency experiment. Your partner started the sheet.
Assignment: Get caught up on the writing of the steps.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Handed in assignments to be and took the chapter 3 quiz.
Assignment: Read pages 166-168, then do exercises 1-13 on page 169.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed graphing linear equations. Reviewed the multiplication of decimals.
Assignment. On pages 174-175 do exercises 3-13, 17-19 . Show your work for 3-10 on your own paper and 11-13, 17-19 on the graphs handed out in class.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets and reviewed hyphen rules.
In Class: Students did a hyphen practice assignment on the projector. We discussed apostrophe rules.
Assignment: Possessive noun worksheet due tomorrow. Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussed how the British almost defeated the Americans at the start of the Revolutionary War (Battle of New York). Also, we learned about the role of African Americans during the war and how Washington layed the smack down on the Brits. at Trenton.
Assignment: Chapter 7 vocabulary: word, definition, picture, sentence. Tomorrow- British Accent Day
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the steps of the Scientific Method. We practiced writing out the first three steps using a paper towel absorbency experiment. Your partner started the sheet.
Assignment: Get caught up on the writing of the steps.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, October 6, 2008
8-4 Assignments Oct. 6, 2008
8-4 Assignments Date: Oct. 6, 2008
Name:________________________________
ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, organized assignments to be handed in on Tuesday, reviewed for the equations quiz.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments, study for the quiz.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, introduced graphing linear equations. Reviewed the multiplication of decimals.
Assignment. Complete the Reteaching worksheet and practice problems 1-2 on the worksheet handed out today . Show the work on the decimal review # 9-12.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students read in their AR books and received grade sheets.
In Class: Students handed in their comma application worksheet. We discussed hyphen rules.
Assignment: Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussed characteristics of a good military leader. Created a graphic organizer of the American and British armies strengths/weaknesses.
SCIENCE
In Class: Filled out planner. Answered journal questions. Went over and hi-lighted Scientific Method Steps. Read and answered questions on Experiment Design
Assignment: none
Journal: #17. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Name:________________________________
ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, organized assignments to be handed in on Tuesday, reviewed for the equations quiz.
Assignment: Make corrections on assignments, study for the quiz.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Filled out the planner for the week, introduced graphing linear equations. Reviewed the multiplication of decimals.
Assignment. Complete the Reteaching worksheet and practice problems 1-2 on the worksheet handed out today . Show the work on the decimal review # 9-12.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students read in their AR books and received grade sheets.
In Class: Students handed in their comma application worksheet. We discussed hyphen rules.
Assignment: Grade sheets must be signed and returned for a grade. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussed characteristics of a good military leader. Created a graphic organizer of the American and British armies strengths/weaknesses.
SCIENCE
In Class: Filled out planner. Answered journal questions. Went over and hi-lighted Scientific Method Steps. Read and answered questions on Experiment Design
Assignment: none
Journal: #17. 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 ext. 2
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday - Oct. 3rd
ALGEBRA
In Class: Continued working on page 157-158
Assignment: On page 157-158 do exercises 18-38 even, 44-46.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned the assignment packets and recorded the grades on page 19 of the planner. Reviewed graphing on the coordinate plane using an assignment in the book.
Assignment. Complete Pages 170-171 exercises 1-35.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students studied notes for quiz.
In Class: Students reviewed comma rules by using white boards and answering questions. Students took a quiz. We handed in pp. 165-168 worksheets. Students worked on comma application worksheet.
Assignment: Finish comma application worksheet for Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Chapter 6 QUIZ. Vocabulary Charades/Review.
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the Month was done for October. Sheets are attached for you. We filled out grade sheets with graded work and figured averages. Your work is in the basket.
Assignment: Pick up your work and fill in your grade sheet. Read over the Constellation of the Month information.
Journal: #16. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Continued working on page 157-158
Assignment: On page 157-158 do exercises 18-38 even, 44-46.
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned the assignment packets and recorded the grades on page 19 of the planner. Reviewed graphing on the coordinate plane using an assignment in the book.
Assignment. Complete Pages 170-171 exercises 1-35.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students studied notes for quiz.
In Class: Students reviewed comma rules by using white boards and answering questions. Students took a quiz. We handed in pp. 165-168 worksheets. Students worked on comma application worksheet.
Assignment: Finish comma application worksheet for Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Chapter 6 QUIZ. Vocabulary Charades/Review.
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the Month was done for October. Sheets are attached for you. We filled out grade sheets with graded work and figured averages. Your work is in the basket.
Assignment: Pick up your work and fill in your grade sheet. Read over the Constellation of the Month information.
Journal: #16. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thurs. Oct. 2nd
ALGEBRA
In Class: Introduced solving multiple step equations with the variable on both sides of the equation. Be sure to show your steps separately, solve, then check your solution mentally.
Assignment: On page 157 do exercises 13-37 odd .
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned the two assessments and recorded the grades on page 19 of the planner. Introduced graphing on the coordinate plane using the desk tops to locate points.
Assignment. Complete the Reteaching worksheet 4-1 and Practice worksheet 4-1.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal 12 over comma rules.
In Class: Students reviewed comma rules by playing a comma game. Students took comma notes on projector. Quiz tomorrow.
Assignment: Finish comma worksheet p. 167. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Reviewed “Decoding the Declaration” Ws. Reviewed chapter 6 and finished notes sheet.
Assignment: Quiz Tomorrow!
SCIENCE
In Class: Notes were taken on observation, inference, and the three variables. We took a short quiz on identifying the variables in an investigation. Reading was started in the book on the Sci. Method.
Assignment: Get the notes and take the quiz.
Journal: No entry except in 8th period. (#15)
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Introduced solving multiple step equations with the variable on both sides of the equation. Be sure to show your steps separately, solve, then check your solution mentally.
Assignment: On page 157 do exercises 13-37 odd .
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Returned the two assessments and recorded the grades on page 19 of the planner. Introduced graphing on the coordinate plane using the desk tops to locate points.
Assignment. Complete the Reteaching worksheet 4-1 and Practice worksheet 4-1.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal 12 over comma rules.
In Class: Students reviewed comma rules by playing a comma game. Students took comma notes on projector. Quiz tomorrow.
Assignment: Finish comma worksheet p. 167. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Reviewed “Decoding the Declaration” Ws. Reviewed chapter 6 and finished notes sheet.
Assignment: Quiz Tomorrow!
SCIENCE
In Class: Notes were taken on observation, inference, and the three variables. We took a short quiz on identifying the variables in an investigation. Reading was started in the book on the Sci. Method.
Assignment: Get the notes and take the quiz.
Journal: No entry except in 8th period. (#15)
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wed. Oct. 1st
ALGEBRA
In Class: Reviewed solving multiple step equations using the distributive property using dry eraser boards. Be sure to show your steps separately, solve, then check your solution mentally.
Assignment: On page 148 do exercises 16-40 even, 41-44, 50-54 .
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in the assignments, reviewed order of operations and evaluating expressions using the dry eraser boards. Took the two assessments and worked on a decimal review.
Assignment. Show your work on exercises 1-8 on the packet handed out today.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished partner comma activity. This is graded
In Class: Students reviewed comma rules by writing examples on white board. Students took comma notes on projector.
Assignment: Finish comma worksheet p. 165. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussed why the Declaration of Independence was revised and listened to the D.O.I… Hollywood Style.
Assignment: Decoding the Declaration WS
SCIENCE
In Class: Variable packets were finished and handed in.
Assignment: Get your packet done and turned in.
Journal: See attached sheet. Journal #15.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In Class: Reviewed solving multiple step equations using the distributive property using dry eraser boards. Be sure to show your steps separately, solve, then check your solution mentally.
Assignment: On page 148 do exercises 16-40 even, 41-44, 50-54 .
PRE-ALGEBRA
In Class: Handed in the assignments, reviewed order of operations and evaluating expressions using the dry eraser boards. Took the two assessments and worked on a decimal review.
Assignment. Show your work on exercises 1-8 on the packet handed out today.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished partner comma activity. This is graded
In Class: Students reviewed comma rules by writing examples on white board. Students took comma notes on projector.
Assignment: Finish comma worksheet p. 165. Students should be reading AR books for 1st quarter. End of the quarter is October 17.
HISTORY
In class Discussed why the Declaration of Independence was revised and listened to the D.O.I… Hollywood Style.
Assignment: Decoding the Declaration WS
SCIENCE
In Class: Variable packets were finished and handed in.
Assignment: Get your packet done and turned in.
Journal: See attached sheet. Journal #15.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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