ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Write and use models for exponential decay.
Assignment: Page 488, exercises 10-36.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Calculate area of a room and find the area in square yards.
Handed in assignments on Friday.
Assignment: Complete the Dimensional Analysis III worksheet, show your work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students practiced Assessment 8.1.4 terms using flashcards.
In Class: Students worked on the 9-page “White Umbrella” packet.
Assignment: The 9-page “White Umbrella” packet is due at the beginning of class on Monday, March 2nd. 8.1.4 Assessment on Tuesday, March 3rd! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students were assessed on chapter 19. Following quiz we discussed the answers/results.
SCIENCE
In Class: We took the first 10 minutes to grade/hand in the Mineral Worksheet. We then read about crystals that form from magma and crystals that form from solutions (pg. 63-65 from book). With remaining time, we looked at a Birthstone article in the “Science World” magazine.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in.
Journal: No entry
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday - Feb. 26th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Apply the exponential growth model t real-world situations.
Assignment: Page 480, exercises 6-16, 18-23.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Apply dimensional analysis to real-world situations.
Organized assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment: Complete worksheet Dimensional Analysis II, show your work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished the practice assessment and discussed the answers.
In Class: Students received packets for “White Umbrella” and did the vocab. We listened to the story in class.
Assignment: 8.1.4 Assessment on Tuesday! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students turned in homework and continued our discussion on the Industrial Revolution. We completed an analogy worksheet of chapter 19 vocabulary words and discussed the transportation methods of the North and the South.
Homework: Chapter 19 Quiz Tomorrow- review vocabulary and chapter 19 notes
SCIENCE
In Class: Homework was stamped and journal entry #41 was completed. With remaining time, students put together crystals for the Alum crystals lab.
Assignment: Finish Mineral Worksheet if not completed. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Journal #41 attached
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Apply the exponential growth model t real-world situations.
Assignment: Page 480, exercises 6-16, 18-23.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Apply dimensional analysis to real-world situations.
Organized assignments to be handed in on Friday.
Assignment: Complete worksheet Dimensional Analysis II, show your work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished the practice assessment and discussed the answers.
In Class: Students received packets for “White Umbrella” and did the vocab. We listened to the story in class.
Assignment: 8.1.4 Assessment on Tuesday! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students turned in homework and continued our discussion on the Industrial Revolution. We completed an analogy worksheet of chapter 19 vocabulary words and discussed the transportation methods of the North and the South.
Homework: Chapter 19 Quiz Tomorrow- review vocabulary and chapter 19 notes
SCIENCE
In Class: Homework was stamped and journal entry #41 was completed. With remaining time, students put together crystals for the Alum crystals lab.
Assignment: Finish Mineral Worksheet if not completed. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Journal #41 attached
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday, February 25th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use scientific notation to represent numbers and apply multiplication and division of scientific notation.
Returned and recorded chapter 8 assignments, grades were checked on Power Teacher.
Assignment: Page 473 exercises 16-56 even, 61,64-66a.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Continue to use dimensional analysis to convert between rates and units of measure.
Assignment: Complete worksheet Dimensional Analysis I, be sure to show your work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students received grade sheets and discussed AR deadline.
In Class: Students reviewed for assessment by going over colored flashcards. We read “A Spark Neglected” and answered questions over it to practice for assessment.
Assignment: 8.1.4 Assessment on Tuesday! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students continued our discussion on the Industrial Revolution. We read a story of how factory workers were treated (p. 365) and worked on our notes packet.
Homework: Geography Worksheet on the Industrial Revolution
SCIENCE
In Class: Journal entry grades (#31-#40) were recorded on 3rd term grade sheets. Students finished discussing mineral uses and worked on a Mineral worksheet with remaining class time.
Assignment: Finish Mineral Worksheet if not completed. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry
In class: Goal: Use scientific notation to represent numbers and apply multiplication and division of scientific notation.
Returned and recorded chapter 8 assignments, grades were checked on Power Teacher.
Assignment: Page 473 exercises 16-56 even, 61,64-66a.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Continue to use dimensional analysis to convert between rates and units of measure.
Assignment: Complete worksheet Dimensional Analysis I, be sure to show your work.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students received grade sheets and discussed AR deadline.
In Class: Students reviewed for assessment by going over colored flashcards. We read “A Spark Neglected” and answered questions over it to practice for assessment.
Assignment: 8.1.4 Assessment on Tuesday! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students continued our discussion on the Industrial Revolution. We read a story of how factory workers were treated (p. 365) and worked on our notes packet.
Homework: Geography Worksheet on the Industrial Revolution
SCIENCE
In Class: Journal entry grades (#31-#40) were recorded on 3rd term grade sheets. Students finished discussing mineral uses and worked on a Mineral worksheet with remaining class time.
Assignment: Finish Mineral Worksheet if not completed. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 24th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use the division properties of expressions to evaluate powers and simplify.
Returned and recorded chapter 8 assignments, grades were checked on Power Teacher.
Assignment: Practice worksheet 8-3.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Use dimensional analysis to convert from one rate to another.
Used dry eraser boards to practice before beginning the assignment together.
Assignment: Complete page 284-385 (33, 35-45).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished Reformation packet.
In Class: Students took the Retrieved Reformation quiz and handed in their packet.
Assignment: 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 economic systems of the north and the south. We analyzed the potential problems of a single-crop economy and the role of children in factories.
Homework: Chapter 19 Vocabulary Words (Only the words not known- quiz on Friday)
SCIENCE
In Class: Students finished testing minerals and naming them today. We started discussing mineral’s uses and will complete them tomorrow before starting a mineral worksheet. Journals were handed in to be graded according to entries #31-40.
Assignment: Finish Mineral Lab Identification if not completed. Hand in journal to be graded (entries #31-#40). Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry
In class: Goal: Use the division properties of expressions to evaluate powers and simplify.
Returned and recorded chapter 8 assignments, grades were checked on Power Teacher.
Assignment: Practice worksheet 8-3.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Use dimensional analysis to convert from one rate to another.
Used dry eraser boards to practice before beginning the assignment together.
Assignment: Complete page 284-385 (33, 35-45).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished Reformation packet.
In Class: Students took the Retrieved Reformation quiz and handed in their packet.
Assignment: 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 economic systems of the north and the south. We analyzed the potential problems of a single-crop economy and the role of children in factories.
Homework: Chapter 19 Vocabulary Words (Only the words not known- quiz on Friday)
SCIENCE
In Class: Students finished testing minerals and naming them today. We started discussing mineral’s uses and will complete them tomorrow before starting a mineral worksheet. Journals were handed in to be graded according to entries #31-40.
Assignment: Finish Mineral Lab Identification if not completed. Hand in journal to be graded (entries #31-#40). Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday - Feb. 23rd
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use the division properties of expressions to evaluate powers and simplify.
Assignment: Page 467 complete 49-63.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: to develop measurement sense.
Returned and recorded the assignment packet grade for estimating percents.
Assignment: Complete page 284 (1-30).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did a journal over the “Reformation” story.
In Class: Students worked on the packet for Retrieved Reformation and will have a quiz tomorrow.
Assignment: Reformation packet and quiz tomorrow. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students began chapter 19. We discussed and read about the climate and physical features of the North and the South (sections 19.1 – 19.3 in the textbook). We placed the information on a graphic organizer.
SCIENCE
In Class: Students finished testing minerals and naming them today. Tomorrow we will focus on uses of the ten minerals we tested.
Assignment: Finish naming minerals if not done. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Use the division properties of expressions to evaluate powers and simplify.
Assignment: Page 467 complete 49-63.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: to develop measurement sense.
Returned and recorded the assignment packet grade for estimating percents.
Assignment: Complete page 284 (1-30).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did a journal over the “Reformation” story.
In Class: Students worked on the packet for Retrieved Reformation and will have a quiz tomorrow.
Assignment: Reformation packet and quiz tomorrow. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students began chapter 19. We discussed and read about the climate and physical features of the North and the South (sections 19.1 – 19.3 in the textbook). We placed the information on a graphic organizer.
SCIENCE
In Class: Students finished testing minerals and naming them today. Tomorrow we will focus on uses of the ten minerals we tested.
Assignment: Finish naming minerals if not done. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday - Feb. 20th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use the division of powers to simplify expressions with exponents.
Handed back and recorded the quiz.
Assignment: Page 466 complete 19-42.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Use dimensional analysis to change between units of measure.
Assignment: Complete the Worksheet Reteaching and Practice 6-2.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized trappers and talked about missing assignments.
In Class: Students discussed O’ Henry, received the packet for Retrieved Reformation, did vocab, and listened to the short story .
Assignment: Do Reformation vocab. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 18 Quiz. Philosophy Friday… Transcendentalism Story
Assignment: Give your mom a hug
SCIENCE
In Class: We ran the tests on the minerals today. We will finish property tests on Monday and begin to identify them.
Assignment: Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: See attached sheet. #40
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Use the division of powers to simplify expressions with exponents.
Handed back and recorded the quiz.
Assignment: Page 466 complete 19-42.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Use dimensional analysis to change between units of measure.
Assignment: Complete the Worksheet Reteaching and Practice 6-2.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized trappers and talked about missing assignments.
In Class: Students discussed O’ Henry, received the packet for Retrieved Reformation, did vocab, and listened to the short story .
Assignment: Do Reformation vocab. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 18 Quiz. Philosophy Friday… Transcendentalism Story
Assignment: Give your mom a hug
SCIENCE
In Class: We ran the tests on the minerals today. We will finish property tests on Monday and begin to identify them.
Assignment: Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: See attached sheet. #40
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 18th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Prepare for the chapter 8 quiz.
Assignments were organized to be handed in on Thursday.
Assignment: Make corrections and study for the quiz.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Estimate with percents using the meaning of percents, the 1% method and the fractions method.
Assignment: Estimating with percent worksheet pages 9-12. Be prepared to hand in the packet on Thursday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote flash cards for the literary terms.
In Class: Students worked on packet for “Tell-Tale Heart” and took a recall quiz. Comprehension and vocabulary quiz will be Thursday.
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 reviewed the prison reforms of the 1800’s and analyzed data from the Justice Department regarding prison today. Students read section 18.5 and copied review questions from overhead.
Assignment: Finish reading section 18.5 and complete review questions (notes) from 18.5 due tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished our rocks and minerals differences lab. The lab was done in partners or groups of threes with each group having their own samples to view. After completing the lab, we discussed which of the ten where rocks and which were minerals. Notes were then taken on rocks and minerals.
Assignment: Get Rocks and Minerals differences lab completed and put notes into your journal. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry.
In class: Goal: Prepare for the chapter 8 quiz.
Assignments were organized to be handed in on Thursday.
Assignment: Make corrections and study for the quiz.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Estimate with percents using the meaning of percents, the 1% method and the fractions method.
Assignment: Estimating with percent worksheet pages 9-12. Be prepared to hand in the packet on Thursday.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote flash cards for the literary terms.
In Class: Students worked on packet for “Tell-Tale Heart” and took a recall quiz. Comprehension and vocabulary quiz will be Thursday.
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 reviewed the prison reforms of the 1800’s and analyzed data from the Justice Department regarding prison today. Students read section 18.5 and copied review questions from overhead.
Assignment: Finish reading section 18.5 and complete review questions (notes) from 18.5 due tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished our rocks and minerals differences lab. The lab was done in partners or groups of threes with each group having their own samples to view. After completing the lab, we discussed which of the ten where rocks and which were minerals. Notes were then taken on rocks and minerals.
Assignment: Get Rocks and Minerals differences lab completed and put notes into your journal. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tuesday, February 17th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Evaluate powers that have zero or negative exponents.
Assignment: Finish page 459-460 (2-60 even) due Wednesday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Estimate with percents using the 1% method and the fractions method.
Assignment: Estimating with percent worksheet pages 5-8.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished working on vocab for “Tell-Tale Heart.”
In Class: Students read “Tell-Tale Heart” and received packet. Quiz will be Thursday.
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 learned why and how prisons and public schools were reformed in the 1800’s. Students read and discussed sections 18.3 & 18.4 in the textbook.
Assignment: Guided reading worksheet due TOMORROW!
SCIENCE
In Class: We started our rocks and minerals differences lab. The lab was done in partners or groups of threes with each group having their own samples to view.
Assignment: Get Rocks and Minerals differences lab completed. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: See attached sheet and do entry #39.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Evaluate powers that have zero or negative exponents.
Assignment: Finish page 459-460 (2-60 even) due Wednesday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Estimate with percents using the 1% method and the fractions method.
Assignment: Estimating with percent worksheet pages 5-8.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students finished working on vocab for “Tell-Tale Heart.”
In Class: Students read “Tell-Tale Heart” and received packet. Quiz will be Thursday.
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 learned why and how prisons and public schools were reformed in the 1800’s. Students read and discussed sections 18.3 & 18.4 in the textbook.
Assignment: Guided reading worksheet due TOMORROW!
SCIENCE
In Class: We started our rocks and minerals differences lab. The lab was done in partners or groups of threes with each group having their own samples to view.
Assignment: Get Rocks and Minerals differences lab completed. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: See attached sheet and do entry #39.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday - Feb. 16th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Evaluate powers that have zero or negative exponents.
Assignment: Page 459-460 (2-60 even) due Wednesday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Estimate with percents using the meaning of percents.
Returned and recorded packet and quiz grades, handed in graded packets and quizzes.
Assignment: Estimating with percent worksheet pages 1-4.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote flashcards with the story elements on them for review.
In Class: Students took a quiz over story elements today. We read “Path Through the Cemetery” and filled out a plot map and did a prediction activity. “Tell-Tale Heart” was assigned, along with vocab.
Assignment: Tell-Tale Heart vocab due tomorrow. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Started chapter 18. Students read and discussed the 2nd Great Awakening along with the Transcendentalist movement lead by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
SCIENCE
In Class: We started our Geology unit today. Reading was done and samples viewed.
Assignment: Get a book and do the two pages of reading. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: See attached sheet and do entry #38.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Evaluate powers that have zero or negative exponents.
Assignment: Page 459-460 (2-60 even) due Wednesday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Estimate with percents using the meaning of percents.
Returned and recorded packet and quiz grades, handed in graded packets and quizzes.
Assignment: Estimating with percent worksheet pages 1-4.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote flashcards with the story elements on them for review.
In Class: Students took a quiz over story elements today. We read “Path Through the Cemetery” and filled out a plot map and did a prediction activity. “Tell-Tale Heart” was assigned, along with vocab.
Assignment: Tell-Tale Heart vocab due tomorrow. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Started chapter 18. Students read and discussed the 2nd Great Awakening along with the Transcendentalist movement lead by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
SCIENCE
In Class: We started our Geology unit today. Reading was done and samples viewed.
Assignment: Get a book and do the two pages of reading. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: See attached sheet and do entry #38.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 11th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Become confident simplifying exponents involving positive, negative or zero exponents.
Assignment: Complete the back of Practice worksheet 8-2.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Get 100% on the simple interest quiz and do well on your assignment packet.
Assignment: Hand in assignments if you were absent and hand in the packet of assignments.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played Brain Quest.
In Class: Students discussed literature terms and examples. Students took notes over Short Story Elements. There will be a quiz on Monday.
Assignment: Short Story Elements quiz on Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 15 and 16 vocabulary quiz. Students discussed the Donner Party and what makes certain things taboo in a culture.
SCIENCE
In Class: Assessments on compounds, chemical reactions, and physical and chemical changes were completed. Science folders were cleaned out and unnecessary information was put in their portfolios. With remaining time, they spent time in the computer lab on “Jefferson Lab.”
Assignment: Complete assessment if necessary. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry.
In class: Goal: Become confident simplifying exponents involving positive, negative or zero exponents.
Assignment: Complete the back of Practice worksheet 8-2.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Get 100% on the simple interest quiz and do well on your assignment packet.
Assignment: Hand in assignments if you were absent and hand in the packet of assignments.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played Brain Quest.
In Class: Students discussed literature terms and examples. Students took notes over Short Story Elements. There will be a quiz on Monday.
Assignment: Short Story Elements quiz on Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 15 and 16 vocabulary quiz. Students discussed the Donner Party and what makes certain things taboo in a culture.
SCIENCE
In Class: Assessments on compounds, chemical reactions, and physical and chemical changes were completed. Science folders were cleaned out and unnecessary information was put in their portfolios. With remaining time, they spent time in the computer lab on “Jefferson Lab.”
Assignment: Complete assessment if necessary. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday - Feb. 10th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Evaluate powers that have exponents of zero or negative values.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 8-2.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for the simple interest quiz.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest review worksheet. Write the formula, substitute, then solve. Have your assignments completed and be ready to hand them in before the quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote in their journals about reading. Get journal entry from Mrs. Micek
In Class: Students discussed literature terms and examples. Students wrote examples in groups and handed in worksheet.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read, discussed and took notes on the mountain men (p. 217 – 218). Students also categorized and reviewed the vocabulary words that will be on the quiz tomorrow.
Assignment: Chapter 15/16 vocabulary quiz on TOMORROW!!!!
SCIENCE
In Class: Assessment taken on compounds, chemical reactions, and physical and chemical changes. Both review sheets were handed in for a grade.
Assignment: Come in and take the assessment. Be sure your review sheets are done. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: We reviewed for the assessment.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Evaluate powers that have exponents of zero or negative values.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 8-2.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for the simple interest quiz.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest review worksheet. Write the formula, substitute, then solve. Have your assignments completed and be ready to hand them in before the quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote in their journals about reading. Get journal entry from Mrs. Micek
In Class: Students discussed literature terms and examples. Students wrote examples in groups and handed in worksheet.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points. Book points are due by March 5th!
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read, discussed and took notes on the mountain men (p. 217 – 218). Students also categorized and reviewed the vocabulary words that will be on the quiz tomorrow.
Assignment: Chapter 15/16 vocabulary quiz on TOMORROW!!!!
SCIENCE
In Class: Assessment taken on compounds, chemical reactions, and physical and chemical changes. Both review sheets were handed in for a grade.
Assignment: Come in and take the assessment. Be sure your review sheets are done. Go out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: We reviewed for the assessment.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday - Feb. 9th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Continue to simplify expressions involving exponents.
Returned and recorded the chapter 7 test.
Assignment: Complete page 453 exercises 22-62 even.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Apply the simple interest formula to story problems.
Filled out the planner for the week.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest story problem worksheet. Write the formula, substitute, then solve.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized Lit Journals and DOL books.
In Class: Students discussed book incentive and visited the Book Fair. They worked in groups to complete literary term worksheet.
Assignment: Literary definitions due Tuesday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read, discussed and took notes on p. 216-217 and 225-226 (the Chinese and Californios). Students took a virtual tour of a Spanish Mission.
Assignment: Chapter 15/16 vocabulary quiz on Wed
SCIENCE
In Class: Assignments were handed back and added to the 3rd term grade sheet. We worked on the review sheets for the assessment tomorrow and students were given a practice assessment to complete before tomorrow.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Get out and look at the constellation. Review for tomorrow’s ASSESSMENT!!!!!!
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Continue to simplify expressions involving exponents.
Returned and recorded the chapter 7 test.
Assignment: Complete page 453 exercises 22-62 even.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Apply the simple interest formula to story problems.
Filled out the planner for the week.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest story problem worksheet. Write the formula, substitute, then solve.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized Lit Journals and DOL books.
In Class: Students discussed book incentive and visited the Book Fair. They worked in groups to complete literary term worksheet.
Assignment: Literary definitions due Tuesday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read, discussed and took notes on p. 216-217 and 225-226 (the Chinese and Californios). Students took a virtual tour of a Spanish Mission.
Assignment: Chapter 15/16 vocabulary quiz on Wed
SCIENCE
In Class: Assignments were handed back and added to the 3rd term grade sheet. We worked on the review sheets for the assessment tomorrow and students were given a practice assessment to complete before tomorrow.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Get out and look at the constellation. Review for tomorrow’s ASSESSMENT!!!!!!
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday - Feb. 6th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use the properties of exponents to simplify and multiply expressions.
Finished the chapter 7 test and introduced the properties for exponents. Returned and recorded the assignment packet. Grades will be updated on Monday to included the two grades for chapter 7 (test and assignments).
Assignment: Complete the Practice worksheet 8.1
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Solve for the principal, rate or time using the simple interest formula.
Used dry eraser boards to practice before beginning the assignment.
Updated student grades on the progress sheet.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest worksheet page 73 Exercises 1-9 odd.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students located plot maps.
In Class: Students finished viewing To Build a Fire and completed plot maps about the short story. Keep the plot map until class on Monday.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students took a quiz over the uber awesome stuff we learned this week. Students turned in analogy homework and read and discussed the 49’ers.
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the Month done for Feb. We worked on the review sheets for the assessment coming up on Tuesday.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Get out and look at the constellation.
Journal: #37 – See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Use the properties of exponents to simplify and multiply expressions.
Finished the chapter 7 test and introduced the properties for exponents. Returned and recorded the assignment packet. Grades will be updated on Monday to included the two grades for chapter 7 (test and assignments).
Assignment: Complete the Practice worksheet 8.1
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Solve for the principal, rate or time using the simple interest formula.
Used dry eraser boards to practice before beginning the assignment.
Updated student grades on the progress sheet.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest worksheet page 73 Exercises 1-9 odd.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students located plot maps.
In Class: Students finished viewing To Build a Fire and completed plot maps about the short story. Keep the plot map until class on Monday.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students took a quiz over the uber awesome stuff we learned this week. Students turned in analogy homework and read and discussed the 49’ers.
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the Month done for Feb. We worked on the review sheets for the assessment coming up on Tuesday.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Get out and look at the constellation.
Journal: #37 – See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday - Feb. 5th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Check your solution to be sure your answer is correct.
Took the chapter 7 test, handed in assignment.
Assignment: Complete the reteaching worksheet 8.1
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Learn the vocabulary and how to calculate simple interest.
Completed a vocabulary and practice sheet in class.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest worksheet page 71 Exercises 1-9 odd, and page 72 .
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets.
In Class: Students wrote for the state writing assessment-day 2.
Assignment: Grade sheets due. State writing assessment is February 3rd and 4th! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reflected on their Oregon Trail experience from yesterday. Tests were returned and discussed. Students also read, discussed and took notes on the Mormon Trail.
Assignment: Chapter 15 & 16 Vocabulary Analogies due tomorrow
SCIENCE
In Class: Chemical Reactions #2 lab was handed in after completing conclusions questions. We worked on physical and chemical changes in the lab today and handed in the lab. You have observations to make and a lab to do.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Lab and conclusions.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Check your solution to be sure your answer is correct.
Took the chapter 7 test, handed in assignment.
Assignment: Complete the reteaching worksheet 8.1
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Learn the vocabulary and how to calculate simple interest.
Completed a vocabulary and practice sheet in class.
Assignment: Complete the simple interest worksheet page 71 Exercises 1-9 odd, and page 72 .
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets.
In Class: Students wrote for the state writing assessment-day 2.
Assignment: Grade sheets due. State writing assessment is February 3rd and 4th! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reflected on their Oregon Trail experience from yesterday. Tests were returned and discussed. Students also read, discussed and took notes on the Mormon Trail.
Assignment: Chapter 15 & 16 Vocabulary Analogies due tomorrow
SCIENCE
In Class: Chemical Reactions #2 lab was handed in after completing conclusions questions. We worked on physical and chemical changes in the lab today and handed in the lab. You have observations to make and a lab to do.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Lab and conclusions.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wed. - Feb. 4th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Prepare for the chapter 7 test. Use the chapter review and test on pages 440-444 to help study for the chapter 7 test.
Assignment: Organize assignments to be handed in on Thursday and study for the chapter 7 test.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Get 100 % on the assessment.
Assignment: Hand in the assignments if you were absent and make arrangements to take the assessment.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets.
In Class: Students wrote for the state writing assessment-day 2.
Assignment: Grade sheets due. State writing assessment is February 3rd and 4th! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students played Oregon Trail (the old skool 1985 version) and kept a journal of the experiences and hardships they faced while trekking across country.
SCIENCE
In Class: Balancing equations homework was handed in. We worked on chemical reactions in the lab. You have a lab to do and conclusion questions.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Lab and conclusions.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Prepare for the chapter 7 test. Use the chapter review and test on pages 440-444 to help study for the chapter 7 test.
Assignment: Organize assignments to be handed in on Thursday and study for the chapter 7 test.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Get 100 % on the assessment.
Assignment: Hand in the assignments if you were absent and make arrangements to take the assessment.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets.
In Class: Students wrote for the state writing assessment-day 2.
Assignment: Grade sheets due. State writing assessment is February 3rd and 4th! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students played Oregon Trail (the old skool 1985 version) and kept a journal of the experiences and hardships they faced while trekking across country.
SCIENCE
In Class: Balancing equations homework was handed in. We worked on chemical reactions in the lab. You have a lab to do and conclusion questions.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! Lab and conclusions.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tuesday - Feb. 3rd
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Increase confidence in the solving systems of inequalities.
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Assignment: Practice Worksheet page 7.6 Pick up a piece of graph paper.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for the assessment that will be taken on Wednesday.
Assignment: Organize assignments to be handed in on Wednesday, make corrections on today’s assignment and study for the test.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets.
In Class: Students evaluated other students’ essays and found figurative language in them. Students wrote for the state writing assessment-day 1.
Assignment: Grade sheets due. State writing assessment is February 3rd and 4th! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Started Chapter 16- Moving West. Students read, discussed and took notes on the purpose of missionaries and their trek to the west. In addition, we explored the role of pioneer women on the trail and their legacy on the west.
Assignment: Prepare for the Oregon Trail
SCIENCE
In Class: We discussed balancing equations. Question #1 and #2 were modeled to the students, #3 and #4 were done together, and #’s 5-7 were done individually in class. Question #8 was a tricky question so students were just to attempt the problem.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! If you didn’t get problems 5-8 done on the worksheet, they are homework!
Journal: Journal #36
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Increase confidence in the solving systems of inequalities.
.
Assignment: Practice Worksheet page 7.6 Pick up a piece of graph paper.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for the assessment that will be taken on Wednesday.
Assignment: Organize assignments to be handed in on Wednesday, make corrections on today’s assignment and study for the test.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in grade sheets.
In Class: Students evaluated other students’ essays and found figurative language in them. Students wrote for the state writing assessment-day 1.
Assignment: Grade sheets due. State writing assessment is February 3rd and 4th! Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Started Chapter 16- Moving West. Students read, discussed and took notes on the purpose of missionaries and their trek to the west. In addition, we explored the role of pioneer women on the trail and their legacy on the west.
Assignment: Prepare for the Oregon Trail
SCIENCE
In Class: We discussed balancing equations. Question #1 and #2 were modeled to the students, #3 and #4 were done together, and #’s 5-7 were done individually in class. Question #8 was a tricky question so students were just to attempt the problem.
Assignment: Get all make-up work done and in!!! If you didn’t get problems 5-8 done on the worksheet, they are homework!
Journal: Journal #36
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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