ALGEBRA
In class: Factored using the Greatest Common Factor.
Goal: Use the GCF then complete the factorization if possible.
Assignment: Page 629 (15-28)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Practiced finding the surface area of 3-D shapes.
Goal: Memorize the surface area formulas for rectangular prisms, cubes and square pyramids.
Assignment: Complete worksheet page 9-5. Give the formula, show the substitution, and get the answer and label for 1-15.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote a journal about Grandpa Trenker’s advice. We handed in journals for a grade.
In Class: Students took a quiz on chapters 1-4. We read chapter 5 aloud from Gentlehands and filled out our packets. Read chapters 6-7 for Friday.
Assignment: Gentlehands 5-7 quiz on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students exchanged and solved civil war codes. Students were given a handout of information about medical care and the battle of Antietam. In addition, we continued our discussion of Antietam by focusing on the results and political fallout of this battle.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished highlighting and reading the information on weathering and soils. We finished the sediment lab and started working with the soils we brought in.
Assignment: Answer the questions on the attached sheet to the best of your knowledge. We will use the books to complete them.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday - April 29th
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded the chapter 10 quiz.
Goal: Use special product patterns to factor quadratic equations.
Assignment: Page 622-623 ( 18-62 even)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the solids to identify formulas, took notes on the surface area of compound shapes.
Goal: Apply the surface area formulas to complex shapes:.
Assignment: Page 456-457 ( 10-15, 17,18,20).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students looked at M.E. Kerr’s website.
In Class: Students cleaned out trappers. We read chapters 1-2 aloud from Gentlehands and filled out our packets. Read chapters 3-4 for Thursday.
Assignment: Gentlehands 1-4 quiz on Thursday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reviewed the problems and advances of medical care during the Civil War. Students then watched a 5-minute (historically accurate) cartoon of the Battle of Antietam. Students were then given a codex and a worksheet of civil war code words to decipher for tomorrow.
Assignment: Students must complete 2 sections of their code worksheet and create a coded message for class tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the type of weathering from yesterday. We went over the assessments taken on Monday. We started the sediment lab.
Assignment: Get your soil here if you haven’t brought it.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Returned and recorded the chapter 10 quiz.
Goal: Use special product patterns to factor quadratic equations.
Assignment: Page 622-623 ( 18-62 even)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the solids to identify formulas, took notes on the surface area of compound shapes.
Goal: Apply the surface area formulas to complex shapes:.
Assignment: Page 456-457 ( 10-15, 17,18,20).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students looked at M.E. Kerr’s website.
In Class: Students cleaned out trappers. We read chapters 1-2 aloud from Gentlehands and filled out our packets. Read chapters 3-4 for Thursday.
Assignment: Gentlehands 1-4 quiz on Thursday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reviewed the problems and advances of medical care during the Civil War. Students then watched a 5-minute (historically accurate) cartoon of the Battle of Antietam. Students were then given a codex and a worksheet of civil war code words to decipher for tomorrow.
Assignment: Students must complete 2 sections of their code worksheet and create a coded message for class tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the type of weathering from yesterday. We went over the assessments taken on Monday. We started the sediment lab.
Assignment: Get your soil here if you haven’t brought it.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday - April 28th
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments.
Goal: Use you knowledge of factoring trinomials, solving quadratic equations using factoring, and locating the x-intercept and vertex point to do your best on the quiz.
Assignment: No assignment.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the solids to identify formulas, took notes on the surface area of compound shapes.
Goal: Use the surface area formulas to write the formulas of compound shapes.
Assignment: Page 455-456 (1-9,16)
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote a journal as an introduction to Gentlehands.
In Class: Students received packets and books for Gentlehands. We introduced the novel and took notes.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students watched video clips of the medical care during the Civil War. Students took notes over the problems/advances of medical care during the Civil War.
SCIENCE
In Class: We watched the film on weathering and erosion. Outline notes were taken and a reading packet was handed out. Come in to see the film and get your notes taken.
Assignment: Get your soil here for Wed. Get the notes you need.
Journal: Tell the difference between weathering and erosion and give two examples.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Handed in assignments.
Goal: Use you knowledge of factoring trinomials, solving quadratic equations using factoring, and locating the x-intercept and vertex point to do your best on the quiz.
Assignment: No assignment.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the solids to identify formulas, took notes on the surface area of compound shapes.
Goal: Use the surface area formulas to write the formulas of compound shapes.
Assignment: Page 455-456 (1-9,16)
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students wrote a journal as an introduction to Gentlehands.
In Class: Students received packets and books for Gentlehands. We introduced the novel and took notes.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students watched video clips of the medical care during the Civil War. Students took notes over the problems/advances of medical care during the Civil War.
SCIENCE
In Class: We watched the film on weathering and erosion. Outline notes were taken and a reading packet was handed out. Come in to see the film and get your notes taken.
Assignment: Get your soil here for Wed. Get the notes you need.
Journal: Tell the difference between weathering and erosion and give two examples.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday - April 27th
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed for the chapter 10 quiz and organized assignments.
Goal: Be able to factor trinomials, solve quadratic equations using factoring, and locate the x-intercept and vertex point of the graph of a quadratic equations.
Assignment: Study for the quiz.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the solids to identify the shapes in groups, took notes on the surface area of pyramids, cones, and spheres.
Goal: To find surface area of pyramids and cones.
Assignment: Practice WS 9-4B
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students acquired signatures for essays.
In Class: Students watched Anne Frank DVD and finished their essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read and discussed the role of women during the Civil War and the next stage of the Anaconda Plan. Students completed a reading comprehension sheet about the reading in class.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed a little for the assessment. Review sheets were handed in. We took the assessment. Folders were cleaned out. You will need a sandwich bag of soil by Wednesday for class.
Assignment: Get your soil. Hand in your review sheet and take the assessment.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed for the chapter 10 quiz and organized assignments.
Goal: Be able to factor trinomials, solve quadratic equations using factoring, and locate the x-intercept and vertex point of the graph of a quadratic equations.
Assignment: Study for the quiz.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Used the solids to identify the shapes in groups, took notes on the surface area of pyramids, cones, and spheres.
Goal: To find surface area of pyramids and cones.
Assignment: Practice WS 9-4B
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students acquired signatures for essays.
In Class: Students watched Anne Frank DVD and finished their essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read and discussed the role of women during the Civil War and the next stage of the Anaconda Plan. Students completed a reading comprehension sheet about the reading in class.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed a little for the assessment. Review sheets were handed in. We took the assessment. Folders were cleaned out. You will need a sandwich bag of soil by Wednesday for class.
Assignment: Get your soil. Hand in your review sheet and take the assessment.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday - April 24th
ALGEBRA
In class: Factoring trinomials where the leading coefficient is NOT 1.
Assignment: WS B-40
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find surface area of prisms and cylinders.
Assignment: Practice WS 9-4
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students discussed final essay requirements.
In Class: Students watched Anne Frank DVD and acquired signatures for their essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students completed their graphic organizer of the Battle of Bull Run. Philosophy Friday! Torture: Salem Witch Trials, Slavery, Civil War & Gitmo.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the Bill Nye video and reviewed for the assessment which is on Monday. Finish your review sheets and STUDY!!!
Assignment: Study for the assessment. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry. We used the time to review and get materials.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Factoring trinomials where the leading coefficient is NOT 1.
Assignment: WS B-40
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find surface area of prisms and cylinders.
Assignment: Practice WS 9-4
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students discussed final essay requirements.
In Class: Students watched Anne Frank DVD and acquired signatures for their essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students completed their graphic organizer of the Battle of Bull Run. Philosophy Friday! Torture: Salem Witch Trials, Slavery, Civil War & Gitmo.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the Bill Nye video and reviewed for the assessment which is on Monday. Finish your review sheets and STUDY!!!
Assignment: Study for the assessment. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry. We used the time to review and get materials.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday - April 23rd
ALGEBRA
In class: Factoring polynomials with leading coefficients.
Assignment: WS B-39
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find the surface area of cylinders
Assignment: Pg 451-452 (1,11,14-18)
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the pilot state reading test and worked on their persuasive essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the “Anaconda Plan” and illustrated the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas).
SCIENCE
In Class: Parts of the earth picture was finished with color-coding and information for each layer. We did a boundary review picture and started the Bill Nye video. We used the books for information on the layers of the earth.
Assignment: Keep working on your review sheet. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry. We used the time to review and get materials.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Factoring polynomials with leading coefficients.
Assignment: WS B-39
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find the surface area of cylinders
Assignment: Pg 451-452 (1,11,14-18)
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the pilot state reading test and worked on their persuasive essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the “Anaconda Plan” and illustrated the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas).
SCIENCE
In Class: Parts of the earth picture was finished with color-coding and information for each layer. We did a boundary review picture and started the Bill Nye video. We used the books for information on the layers of the earth.
Assignment: Keep working on your review sheet. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry. We used the time to review and get materials.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday - April 22nd
ALGEBRA
In class: Factoring Polynomials
Assignment: Pg 607 (13-47 odd, 54-55, 59-60, 65-67)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find the surface area of prisms
Assignment: Pg 451-452 (2-10 even)
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the pilot state reading test and worked on their persuasive essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students took a quiz. We then worked on a Lincoln vs. Davis worksheet. Read pp. 304-306.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the names and locations of the plates and some of the events we have been talking about. We read the article on natural disaster and events and listed positive and negative parts. We started working with the parts of the earth picture.
Assignment: Keep working on your review sheet. Read the article on disaster and generate your list. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Entry #50 Get the map from Mrs. Hanson to do the work. Journals will be picked up on Thursday.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Factoring Polynomials
Assignment: Pg 607 (13-47 odd, 54-55, 59-60, 65-67)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find the surface area of prisms
Assignment: Pg 451-452 (2-10 even)
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the pilot state reading test and worked on their persuasive essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students took a quiz. We then worked on a Lincoln vs. Davis worksheet. Read pp. 304-306.
SCIENCE
In Class: We reviewed the names and locations of the plates and some of the events we have been talking about. We read the article on natural disaster and events and listed positive and negative parts. We started working with the parts of the earth picture.
Assignment: Keep working on your review sheet. Read the article on disaster and generate your list. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Entry #50 Get the map from Mrs. Hanson to do the work. Journals will be picked up on Thursday.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday - April 21st
ALGEBRA
In class: Solve a polynomial equation in factored form.
Assignment: Pg 600 (20-26 even, 34-40 even, 44-54 all)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Do very well on the quiz!
Assignment: No homework!
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students asked questions and acquired signatures for their essays.
In Class: Students watched a video on the biography of Anne Frank or worked on their persuasive essay. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read the introduction to chapter 22. We then created a graphic organizer of the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and the Confederacy.
SCIENCE
In Class: Plate Tectonic worksheets were finished and checked. We started talking about natural disasters. Review sheets were handed out. They are due on Friday.
Assignment: Hand in the Plate Tectonics worksheet. Start filling out the review sheet. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry We worked on worksheets and discussed the review sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Solve a polynomial equation in factored form.
Assignment: Pg 600 (20-26 even, 34-40 even, 44-54 all)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Do very well on the quiz!
Assignment: No homework!
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students asked questions and acquired signatures for their essays.
In Class: Students watched a video on the biography of Anne Frank or worked on their persuasive essay. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read the introduction to chapter 22. We then created a graphic organizer of the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and the Confederacy.
SCIENCE
In Class: Plate Tectonic worksheets were finished and checked. We started talking about natural disasters. Review sheets were handed out. They are due on Friday.
Assignment: Hand in the Plate Tectonics worksheet. Start filling out the review sheet. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: No entry We worked on worksheets and discussed the review sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday - April 20th
ALGEBRA
In class: Hand in assignments and take Polynomial quiz.
Assignment: No homework.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for circle quiz.
Assignment: Organize assignments and prepare for circle quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students watched a tutorial on the reading test.
In Class: Students watched a PowerPoint on 5-paragraph essay and did a persuasion map for the bodies of their essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students were given a brief introduction on the Civil War. Students used the remaining class time too complete a worksheet using the pictures and captions from chapter 22.
Assignment: Finish Picture Hunt WS
SCIENCE
In Class: We checked the “Find It” maps and handed in the rubrics. We also talked about the Plate Tectonics worksheet. 1-5 were due today, the rest of the questions need to be done for tomorrow. Use your map and web to finish them.
Assignment: Finish the Plate Tectonics worksheet. Come in and do the lab work. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Be sure your map is ready to be graded.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Hand in assignments and take Polynomial quiz.
Assignment: No homework.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for circle quiz.
Assignment: Organize assignments and prepare for circle quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students watched a tutorial on the reading test.
In Class: Students watched a PowerPoint on 5-paragraph essay and did a persuasion map for the bodies of their essays. They should be working on their stamp essay packets.
Assignment: Persuasive essay final copy due on Monday, April 27. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students were given a brief introduction on the Civil War. Students used the remaining class time too complete a worksheet using the pictures and captions from chapter 22.
Assignment: Finish Picture Hunt WS
SCIENCE
In Class: We checked the “Find It” maps and handed in the rubrics. We also talked about the Plate Tectonics worksheet. 1-5 were due today, the rest of the questions need to be done for tomorrow. Use your map and web to finish them.
Assignment: Finish the Plate Tectonics worksheet. Come in and do the lab work. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Be sure your map is ready to be graded.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friday - April 17th
ALGEBRA
In class: Organize Assignments/In-class review
Assignment: Study for polynomials quiz on Monday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Apply circumference and area to everyday life.
Assignment: Shaded Area WS OR Perimeter/Area WS
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized notes for test.
In Class: Students finished reading a nonfiction article about Franks. We reviewed for our Holocaust and Anne Frank test
Assignment: Study for Holocaust/Anne Frank test. Holocaust/Anne Frank test on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reviewed for the test. Topics: Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott Case, Election of 1860, John Brown and Charles Sumner. Filled out a FQ on John Brown and why his attack was not successful. Students took the test.
Assignment: No assignment
SCIENCE
In Class: We did a lab simulation on the boundaries of the plate movement in Plate Tectonics. Plate Tectonics worksheet handed out for Monday.
Assignment: Do the first five questions on the Plate Tectonics worksheet. Come in and do the lab work. Get 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: Organize Assignments/In-class review
Assignment: Study for polynomials quiz on Monday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Apply circumference and area to everyday life.
Assignment: Shaded Area WS OR Perimeter/Area WS
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students organized notes for test.
In Class: Students finished reading a nonfiction article about Franks. We reviewed for our Holocaust and Anne Frank test
Assignment: Study for Holocaust/Anne Frank test. Holocaust/Anne Frank test on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reviewed for the test. Topics: Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott Case, Election of 1860, John Brown and Charles Sumner. Filled out a FQ on John Brown and why his attack was not successful. Students took the test.
Assignment: No assignment
SCIENCE
In Class: We did a lab simulation on the boundaries of the plate movement in Plate Tectonics. Plate Tectonics worksheet handed out for Monday.
Assignment: Do the first five questions on the Plate Tectonics worksheet. Come in and do the lab work. Get 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.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday - April 15th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Multiplying Polynomials
Assignment: pg 587-589(19-47 odd, 52-55)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find the area of circles.
Assignment: Practice WS 8-10
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students finished reading Act 2 scenes 4-5 in class of Anne Frank. We began reading a nonfiction article.
Assignment: Begin gathering notes for test. Holocaust/Anne Frank test on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read and discussed the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry and the Election of 1860 (p.298 – 300 in the textbook). Students completed their notes and were handed back chapter 21 quiz to review for the test.
Assignment: TEST on FRIDAY!!!!
SCIENCE
In Class: The web was finished for the three theories for the movement of the earth. We started naming and color-coding the major plates on our “Find It” maps.
Assignment: Get your web caught up. Start coloring your map.
Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Multiplying Polynomials
Assignment: pg 587-589(19-47 odd, 52-55)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: To find the area of circles.
Assignment: Practice WS 8-10
ENGLISH
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students finished reading Act 2 scenes 4-5 in class of Anne Frank. We began reading a nonfiction article.
Assignment: Begin gathering notes for test. Holocaust/Anne Frank test on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read and discussed the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry and the Election of 1860 (p.298 – 300 in the textbook). Students completed their notes and were handed back chapter 21 quiz to review for the test.
Assignment: TEST on FRIDAY!!!!
SCIENCE
In Class: The web was finished for the three theories for the movement of the earth. We started naming and color-coding the major plates on our “Find It” maps.
Assignment: Get your web caught up. Start coloring your map.
Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday - April 14th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Assignment: Pg 580(19-61 every third, 63-66)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Remember the basics of circles.
Assignment: Compare the diameter and circumference of a common circular household item.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students looked at procedures for the state reading test.
In Class: Students read Act 2 scene 1 in class of Anne Frank. We began reading scene 2.
Assignment: Read scene 2 for Wednesday. Holocaust/Anne Frank test on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the Dred Scott Case. Student divided into small groups and wrote 3 arguments for each side of the case and a final decision.
SCIENCE
In Class: We did an activity with puzzle pieces to help with the understanding of plate tectonics. We worked on finishing the web with the reading from the book on the three theories.
Assignment: Get your web caught up. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Assignment: Pg 580(19-61 every third, 63-66)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Remember the basics of circles.
Assignment: Compare the diameter and circumference of a common circular household item.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students looked at procedures for the state reading test.
In Class: Students read Act 2 scene 1 in class of Anne Frank. We began reading scene 2.
Assignment: Read scene 2 for Wednesday. Holocaust/Anne Frank test on Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the Dred Scott Case. Student divided into small groups and wrote 3 arguments for each side of the case and a final decision.
SCIENCE
In Class: We did an activity with puzzle pieces to help with the understanding of plate tectonics. We worked on finishing the web with the reading from the book on the three theories.
Assignment: Get your web caught up. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Wednesday - April 8th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Do your best on the test.
Hand in your assignments and take the Chapter 9 test.
Assignment: Have a wonderful break.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Do well on your Perimeter/Area quiz!!
Hand in assignments and take the quiz.
Assignment: Have a wonderful break!
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played a review game for the quiz.
In Class: Students took a quiz over Act 1 of Anne Frank. We used a writing process rubric for our Hitler writing assignment.
Assignment: We handed in our Hitler homework. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Quiz- Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and Kansas-Nebraska Act.
SCIENCE
In Class: Find It maps were checked for the correct placement of the geologic actions and features. We added direction arrows to start looking at how the plates move. Folders were cleaned out. We started a web with reading out of the book on the three theories of how the earth moves.
Assignment: Get your map work done. Get 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: Do your best on the test.
Hand in your assignments and take the Chapter 9 test.
Assignment: Have a wonderful break.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Do well on your Perimeter/Area quiz!!
Hand in assignments and take the quiz.
Assignment: Have a wonderful break!
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students played a review game for the quiz.
In Class: Students took a quiz over Act 1 of Anne Frank. We used a writing process rubric for our Hitler writing assignment.
Assignment: We handed in our Hitler homework. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Quiz- Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and Kansas-Nebraska Act.
SCIENCE
In Class: Find It maps were checked for the correct placement of the geologic actions and features. We added direction arrows to start looking at how the plates move. Folders were cleaned out. We started a web with reading out of the book on the three theories of how the earth moves.
Assignment: Get your map work done. Get 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.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday - April 7th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Practice graphing quadratic equations.
Assignment: Study for Chapter 9 test.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for tomorrow’s quiz.
Assignment: Study for Perimeter/Area quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal 8 on Anne Frank.
In Class: Students finished reading scene 5 in Anne Frank today.
Assignment: Act 1 quiz on Wednesday. Hitler reading homework due Wednesday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read and discussed the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the violence that came as a result. Students also reviewed the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.
Assignment: Study for quiz- Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and Kansas-Nebraska Act.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the placements on the “Find It” maps. We started putting direction arrows on for the plate boundaries.
Assignment: Get your map work done. Get 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: Practice graphing quadratic equations.
Assignment: Study for Chapter 9 test.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Prepare for tomorrow’s quiz.
Assignment: Study for Perimeter/Area quiz.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal 8 on Anne Frank.
In Class: Students finished reading scene 5 in Anne Frank today.
Assignment: Act 1 quiz on Wednesday. Hitler reading homework due Wednesday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read and discussed the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the violence that came as a result. Students also reviewed the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.
Assignment: Study for quiz- Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and Kansas-Nebraska Act.
SCIENCE
In Class: We finished the placements on the “Find It” maps. We started putting direction arrows on for the plate boundaries.
Assignment: Get your map work done. Get 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.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday, April 6th
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Prepare for Chapter 9 test.
Assignment: Study for Chapter 9 test.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Complete review WS in class.
Assignment: Perimeter/Area review sheet.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal 7 on the writing process.
In Class: Students took a quiz over scenes 1-3 of Anne Frank and drama elements. We began reading scene 4. Finish reading scene 4 for Tuesday.
Assignment: Act 1 quiz on Wednesday. Hitler reading homework due Wednesday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read sections 21.5 and 21.6 (pages 291-293) in their textbook. Students completed part 3 on “The Missouri Compromise Unravels” and Part 1, Issue 1 and 2 on “The Compromise Satisfies No One.”
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the Month done for April. I attached the sheets you will need. We went over the Geology tests. You have the option of restudying and coming in to earn back half of your points. We worked on the “Find It” Maps for about five minutes.
Assignment: Get caught up on any make up work. Check the back board for any work due. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Entry #48. See attached sheet.
In class: Goal: Prepare for Chapter 9 test.
Assignment: Study for Chapter 9 test.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Complete review WS in class.
Assignment: Perimeter/Area review sheet.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students did journal 7 on the writing process.
In Class: Students took a quiz over scenes 1-3 of Anne Frank and drama elements. We began reading scene 4. Finish reading scene 4 for Tuesday.
Assignment: Act 1 quiz on Wednesday. Hitler reading homework due Wednesday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read sections 21.5 and 21.6 (pages 291-293) in their textbook. Students completed part 3 on “The Missouri Compromise Unravels” and Part 1, Issue 1 and 2 on “The Compromise Satisfies No One.”
SCIENCE
In Class: Constellation of the Month done for April. I attached the sheets you will need. We went over the Geology tests. You have the option of restudying and coming in to earn back half of your points. We worked on the “Find It” Maps for about five minutes.
Assignment: Get caught up on any make up work. Check the back board for any work due. Get out and look at the new constellation.
Journal: Entry #48. See attached sheet.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday - April 3rd
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Review for the chapter 9 test.
Assignment: Complete p 562 (1-13, 18-20, 24-26).
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Perimeter and Area of Parallelograms, Triangles, and Trapezoids.
Assignment: Catch up on all assignments from the week.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students received grade sheets. They need to be signed and returned.
In Class: Students began reading scene 3 of Anne Frank and discussed it. Finish reading for Monday.
Assignment: Scenes 1-3 quiz on Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read sections 21.4 in their textbook and discussed how the Missouri Compromise unraveled. Students completed the next page in their notes packet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Find It Map activity started today. Pick up a map and pink sheet from the side counter. We will continue this on Monday.
Assignment: Get caught up on any make up work. Check the back board for any work due.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Goal: Review for the chapter 9 test.
Assignment: Complete p 562 (1-13, 18-20, 24-26).
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Perimeter and Area of Parallelograms, Triangles, and Trapezoids.
Assignment: Catch up on all assignments from the week.
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students received grade sheets. They need to be signed and returned.
In Class: Students began reading scene 3 of Anne Frank and discussed it. Finish reading for Monday.
Assignment: Scenes 1-3 quiz on Monday. Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read sections 21.4 in their textbook and discussed how the Missouri Compromise unraveled. Students completed the next page in their notes packet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Find It Map activity started today. Pick up a map and pink sheet from the side counter. We will continue this on Monday.
Assignment: Get caught up on any make up work. Check the back board for any work due.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday - April 2nd
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use the vertical motion models to solve real-life situations.
Assignment: Complete p 537 (63-75 odd, 77-83).
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Understand how to calculate perimeter and area for trapezoids.
Assignment: Trapezoid WS
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in nonfiction booklets and talked about reading incentive.
In Class: Students watched the Legacy of Anne Frank and took notes on it. Get these notes from Mrs. Micek.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read sections 21.1 – 21.3 in the textbook. Students discussed the Missouri Compromise and completed the first page of their notes packet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Grade sheets were updated. New lab partners were picked. We went over the mineral lab test. We started the discussion on Plate Tectonics.
Assignment: Get caught up on any make up work. Check the back board for any work due.
Journal: #47 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 vertical motion models to solve real-life situations.
Assignment: Complete p 537 (63-75 odd, 77-83).
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Understand how to calculate perimeter and area for trapezoids.
Assignment: Trapezoid WS
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students handed in nonfiction booklets and talked about reading incentive.
In Class: Students watched the Legacy of Anne Frank and took notes on it. Get these notes from Mrs. Micek.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: The students read sections 21.1 – 21.3 in the textbook. Students discussed the Missouri Compromise and completed the first page of their notes packet.
SCIENCE
In Class: Grade sheets were updated. New lab partners were picked. We went over the mineral lab test. We started the discussion on Plate Tectonics.
Assignment: Get caught up on any make up work. Check the back board for any work due.
Journal: #47 See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesday, April 1st
ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Use the vertical motion models to solve real-life situations.
Assignment: Complete p 537 (63-75 odd, 77-83).
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Know when to use A=bh and A=bh/2
Assignment: Review sheet that covers the perimeter and area of parallelograms and triangles (pg. 96 and 97).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed terms: Elements of Drama (pg. 730) and the Types of Drama (pg. 731)
In Class: The Diary of Anne Frank: Act 1, Scenes 2 & 3 were read in class.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students completed a picture analysis worksheet of chapter 21.
Assignment: Students that did not complete the worksheet are to take it home and complete it for tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We handed in the review sheet for the geology test and took the written test. Schedule a time to get the test taken.
Assignment: Test to take, review sheet to hand in.
Journal: Questions from the review sheet.
In class: Goal: Use the vertical motion models to solve real-life situations.
Assignment: Complete p 537 (63-75 odd, 77-83).
Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Know when to use A=bh and A=bh/2
Assignment: Review sheet that covers the perimeter and area of parallelograms and triangles (pg. 96 and 97).
ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed terms: Elements of Drama (pg. 730) and the Types of Drama (pg. 731)
In Class: The Diary of Anne Frank: Act 1, Scenes 2 & 3 were read in class.
Assignment: Students should be reading AR books for 4th term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students completed a picture analysis worksheet of chapter 21.
Assignment: Students that did not complete the worksheet are to take it home and complete it for tomorrow.
SCIENCE
In Class: We handed in the review sheet for the geology test and took the written test. Schedule a time to get the test taken.
Assignment: Test to take, review sheet to hand in.
Journal: Questions from the review sheet.
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