Thursday, February 19, 2009

Thursday, February 19th

ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Do well on the chapter 8 quiz.
Hand in the assignments.
Assignment: Read pages 463-465 complete 1-2 on page 466.

Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Use dimensional analysis to change between units of measure.
Assignment: Handed in the assignments. Complete Dimensional Analysis A.

ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played a review game with flashcards.
In Class: Students took a comprehension and vocab quiz over “Tell-Tale Heart” and wrote an essay.
Assignment: Tell-Tale Heart packet due Thursday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!

The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read and discussed the movement for the reform of women’s rights in the 1800’s (sections 18.6 and 18.7 in the textbook).
Assignment: Quiz chapter 18- look over notes and review questions


SCIENCE
In Class: We introduced and reviewed the properties of minerals (color, luster, streak, hardness, cleavage/fracture, crystal form, and special properties). Students were divided into groups of 3 or 4 and asked to become an expert on their property. All properties were then discussed. With remaining time, mineral properties lab was started.
Assignment: Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry.