Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wednesday - January 13th

ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving absolute value equations and inequalities and graphing inequalities in one variable.
Assignment: Make corrections in the assignment, study for the test.

Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing proportions and using cross-products to solve story problems.
Assignment: Complete WS BB-32.

English
Bell Work: Students handed in descriptive writing packets.
In Class: Students went to the library and listened to book talks by Mrs. Mahalek. We worked on verb assignment. Writing term worksheet is due on Thursday.
Assignment: Verb exercises due on Jan. 18. Creative Writing packets due on Feb. 1. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.

The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed what type of people Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican party) believe should rule our county… and why? Then we watched a video entitled “The Presidents” from the History channel. In this video the students took notes on Washington, J. Adams, and Jefferson. They had to list at least five interesting facts on each President. We covered Washington and Adams today, and will continue tomorrow with Jefferson.
Assignment: Students need to finish Presidential notes if they did not complete in class.

Science:
In class: Electron Shell lab sheets were finished and handed in. Quiz was taken over the periodic table today. Schedule a time to make it up.
Assignment: Finish your conclusions on your lab and hand it in. Quiz to take.
Journal: We studied for the quiz.

YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.