ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced solving linear systems of equations with one solution, no solution, and an infinite number of solutions.
Assignment: Complete the Chapter Review Games worksheet page 94.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students solved percent problems involving graphs. They were trying to find the missing answer as in “What percent of 120 = 45”? Be sure to round your percent to the nearest tenth of a percent.
Assignment: Complete the worksheet using the graph which was handed out today.
English
Bell Work: Students shared essays.
In Class: Students finished peer-evaluating restaurant essays in groups and shared results with others. We worked on our creative writing journals.
Assignment: 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 should be able to explain why the battle of New Orleans was a significant victory for the US and list the important effects of the War of 1812. Students took notes as they watched the video.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Chemical Reaction lab done today. Conclusion questions #1 and #2 should be done. We will talk about it on Monday.
Assignment: Get caught up on the reading and notes on compounds.
Journal: No entry
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday - January 28
8-4 Assignments DATE: January 28, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded quiz and assignment grades. Introduced solving special cases of linear systems of equations.
Assignment: Page 429-430, (12-17, 19-27 odd, 31-33)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students participated in a review activity during class. They were trying to find the missing piece of information: 10% of 120 = X. This was a review of assignment from yesterday.
Assignment: Page 340, # 10-24, and 28-32 even. Also, make sure worksheet from yesterday is complete. Will check tomorrow.
English
Bell Work: Students handed in word choice packets.
In Class: We played a review game to prepare for writing quiz on Tuesday. Students peer-evaluated restaurant essays in groups.
Assignment: 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 should be able to explain how we got our national anthem and describe the events surrounding the burning of Washington D.C. We started watching a video on the War of 1812. Students took notes as they watched the video.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Reading finished on compounds. We will continue the reading on bonding after the lab tomorrow. We reviewed physical and chemical properties and changes. New lab partners were assigned. We did a readiness survey for KHS placements for math and science.
Assignment: Get caught up on the reading and notes on compounds. Do your journal entry.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded quiz and assignment grades. Introduced solving special cases of linear systems of equations.
Assignment: Page 429-430, (12-17, 19-27 odd, 31-33)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students participated in a review activity during class. They were trying to find the missing piece of information: 10% of 120 = X. This was a review of assignment from yesterday.
Assignment: Page 340, # 10-24, and 28-32 even. Also, make sure worksheet from yesterday is complete. Will check tomorrow.
English
Bell Work: Students handed in word choice packets.
In Class: We played a review game to prepare for writing quiz on Tuesday. Students peer-evaluated restaurant essays in groups.
Assignment: 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 should be able to explain how we got our national anthem and describe the events surrounding the burning of Washington D.C. We started watching a video on the War of 1812. Students took notes as they watched the video.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Reading finished on compounds. We will continue the reading on bonding after the lab tomorrow. We reviewed physical and chemical properties and changes. New lab partners were assigned. We did a readiness survey for KHS placements for math and science.
Assignment: Get caught up on the reading and notes on compounds. Do your journal entry.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday - January 27th
8-4 Assignments DATE: January 27, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations linear combinations, and substitution. Handed in assignments.
Assignment: Read section 7.4 and answer the question 1-5 on the assignment.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Handed back worksheet packet and assessment. Started new information on completing percent equations using proportions. Took notes on solving problems like 10% of 120 = X
Assignment: Worksheet called career information.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for writing assessment.
In Class: We wrote on a sample prompt to practice for the state writing assessment. We finished our final drafts and handed them in today.
Assignment: Word choice packet due Wednesday. 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 should be able to list the causes of the War of 1812. We started watching a video on the War of 1812. Students took notes as they watched the video.
Assignment: Extra Credit Opportunity: Watch Presidential State of the Union and list stated examples of US foreign policy.
Science:
In class: Conclusion questions were done for the lab on physical and chemical changes.
Finish your questions and hand in the lab. We started the reading in the book on compounds.
Assignment: Turn your lab sheet in. Pick up your brochure tour sheets and record your grade.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations linear combinations, and substitution. Handed in assignments.
Assignment: Read section 7.4 and answer the question 1-5 on the assignment.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Handed back worksheet packet and assessment. Started new information on completing percent equations using proportions. Took notes on solving problems like 10% of 120 = X
Assignment: Worksheet called career information.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for writing assessment.
In Class: We wrote on a sample prompt to practice for the state writing assessment. We finished our final drafts and handed them in today.
Assignment: Word choice packet due Wednesday. 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 should be able to list the causes of the War of 1812. We started watching a video on the War of 1812. Students took notes as they watched the video.
Assignment: Extra Credit Opportunity: Watch Presidential State of the Union and list stated examples of US foreign policy.
Science:
In class: Conclusion questions were done for the lab on physical and chemical changes.
Finish your questions and hand in the lab. We started the reading in the book on compounds.
Assignment: Turn your lab sheet in. Pick up your brochure tour sheets and record your grade.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Thursday - January 26
8-4 Assignments DATE: January 26, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using graphing, linear combinations, and substitution. Organized assignments to be handed in on Wednesday.
Assignment: Make corrections on the assignments.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Worked on story problems and answered any questions. Assignments were handed in and the assessment was taken.
Assignment: No assignment. You will need your math book on Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for writing assessment.
In Class: We wrote on a sample prompt to practice for the state writing assessment. We will do the final draft tomorrow
Assignment: Word choice packet due Wednesday. 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 should be able to list the causes of the War of 1812.
Assignment: Complete War of 1812 worksheet that discusses both the reasons to fight and not fight the war.
Science:
In class: Physical and Chemical Changes lab was finished. Work on the conclusion questions for tomorrow. We started getting our journal entries ready to hand in.
Assignment: Lab work should be done. All observations made.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using graphing, linear combinations, and substitution. Organized assignments to be handed in on Wednesday.
Assignment: Make corrections on the assignments.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Worked on story problems and answered any questions. Assignments were handed in and the assessment was taken.
Assignment: No assignment. You will need your math book on Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for writing assessment.
In Class: We wrote on a sample prompt to practice for the state writing assessment. We will do the final draft tomorrow
Assignment: Word choice packet due Wednesday. 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 should be able to list the causes of the War of 1812.
Assignment: Complete War of 1812 worksheet that discusses both the reasons to fight and not fight the war.
Science:
In class: Physical and Chemical Changes lab was finished. Work on the conclusion questions for tomorrow. We started getting our journal entries ready to hand in.
Assignment: Lab work should be done. All observations made.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday-January 25th
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using linear combinations.
Assignment: Complete worksheet 7.3.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Worked on story problems and answered any questions.
Assignment: Study for Assessment 8.1.2 which will be tomorrow.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out their planners for the week and checked adverbs.
In Class: We finished prompt notes. We worked in small groups on word choice packets. We handed in our simile worksheets.
Assignment: Word choice packet due Tuesday. 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: Read and discussed p.166 – 167 in the textbook and answered 4 comprehension questions. Students should be able to explain how Thomas Jefferson handled the problems with the British, French and Barbary Coast Pirates.
Assignment: NONE
Science:
In class: Physical and Chemical Changes lab was started today. We reviewed observation, inference, physical and chemical properties today.
Assignment: Do your journal entry to get yourself ready for the lab work. First part of the lab to do.
Journal: #28 – See the attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using linear combinations.
Assignment: Complete worksheet 7.3.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Worked on story problems and answered any questions.
Assignment: Study for Assessment 8.1.2 which will be tomorrow.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out their planners for the week and checked adverbs.
In Class: We finished prompt notes. We worked in small groups on word choice packets. We handed in our simile worksheets.
Assignment: Word choice packet due Tuesday. 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: Read and discussed p.166 – 167 in the textbook and answered 4 comprehension questions. Students should be able to explain how Thomas Jefferson handled the problems with the British, French and Barbary Coast Pirates.
Assignment: NONE
Science:
In class: Physical and Chemical Changes lab was started today. We reviewed observation, inference, physical and chemical properties today.
Assignment: Do your journal entry to get yourself ready for the lab work. First part of the lab to do.
Journal: #28 – See the attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday - January 22nd
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using linear combinations.
Assignment: Page 414 , (13-35 odd)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed changing from percents to fractions and decimals. Introduced solving percent story problems with proportions. One ratio is the percent over 100 and the other one is part over whole.
Assignment: Worksheet started as groups in class. Also, last three problems on worksheet from yesterday.
English
Bell Work: Students wrote in their creative writing journals.
In Class: We shared our season introductions and handed them in. We worked on our simile worksheets in class.
Assignment: Simile worksheet due Monday. Adverbs p. 360 ex. 17, 19, 21 due Monday. 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 took a quiz on the Ch. 11 & 12. Students used clickers and discussed Haiti (history and current events).
Assignment: NONE
Science:
In class: We went through our element posters today in groups. The journal entry was done using the group information. Posters and Brochure Tour Sheets were handed in.
Assignment: Hand in your poster and brochure tour sheets.
Journal: #27 – See the attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using linear combinations.
Assignment: Page 414 , (13-35 odd)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed changing from percents to fractions and decimals. Introduced solving percent story problems with proportions. One ratio is the percent over 100 and the other one is part over whole.
Assignment: Worksheet started as groups in class. Also, last three problems on worksheet from yesterday.
English
Bell Work: Students wrote in their creative writing journals.
In Class: We shared our season introductions and handed them in. We worked on our simile worksheets in class.
Assignment: Simile worksheet due Monday. Adverbs p. 360 ex. 17, 19, 21 due Monday. 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 took a quiz on the Ch. 11 & 12. Students used clickers and discussed Haiti (history and current events).
Assignment: NONE
Science:
In class: We went through our element posters today in groups. The journal entry was done using the group information. Posters and Brochure Tour Sheets were handed in.
Assignment: Hand in your poster and brochure tour sheets.
Journal: #27 – See the attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday - January 21st
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using substitution.
Assignment: Page 408, (18-26 even, 48-51)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed changing from percents to fractions and decimals. Went over previous assignment and reviewed what we have learned up until now.
Assignment: Review worksheet on converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. They do not have to do the last three problems, which are story problems. We will be starting story problems tomorrow.
English
Bell Work: Students worked on adverb assignment in our journals.
In Class: We worked in groups to evaluate sample essays. We took prompt notes. We discussed introductions and began to write season intros.
Assignment: Season intros due tomorrow. Adverbs p. 360 ex. 17, 19, 21 due Monday. 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: Discussed: Why people love, hate, love, hate John Adams. Completed the XYZ Affair dialogue worksheet.
Assignment: NONE
Science:
In class: We worked on our “Essential Elements” posters. Posters need to be done by Friday.
Assignment: Posters with six categories, elements, and uses. Be sure to include your pictures.
Journal: No entry. Brochure grades were recorded on grade sheets.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using substitution.
Assignment: Page 408, (18-26 even, 48-51)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed changing from percents to fractions and decimals. Went over previous assignment and reviewed what we have learned up until now.
Assignment: Review worksheet on converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. They do not have to do the last three problems, which are story problems. We will be starting story problems tomorrow.
English
Bell Work: Students worked on adverb assignment in our journals.
In Class: We worked in groups to evaluate sample essays. We took prompt notes. We discussed introductions and began to write season intros.
Assignment: Season intros due tomorrow. Adverbs p. 360 ex. 17, 19, 21 due Monday. 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: Discussed: Why people love, hate, love, hate John Adams. Completed the XYZ Affair dialogue worksheet.
Assignment: NONE
Science:
In class: We worked on our “Essential Elements” posters. Posters need to be done by Friday.
Assignment: Posters with six categories, elements, and uses. Be sure to include your pictures.
Journal: No entry. Brochure grades were recorded on grade sheets.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday - January 20th
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced solving a system of equations using substitution.
Assignment: Page 408, (14-16, 17-27 odd)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed changing from fractions/decimals to percents. We then took notes on changing from percents to decimals and fractions.
Assignment: Pages 332-333 in book, numbers 28-52 and 56-60 even due Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students wrote our adverb assignment in our journals.
In Class: We watched an adverb powerpoint and did examples from the book. We evaluated writing samples. We handed in our different leads for essay.
Assignment: Adverbs p. 360 ex. 17, 19, 21 due Monday. 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 completed a geography activity involving that will better help us understand the foreign policy of the US under the Washington administration. Students also completed a vocabulary activity for the following words- Foreign Policy, Neutrality and Isolationism.
Assignment: Students will create a 3-panel comic strip about a concept or event discussed in chapter 11. *Ninja Level- take concept or event and apply it to the United States today.
Science:
In class: Brochure Tour was finished and all elements were checked for the correct family placement. We added categories to our element lists in the journals. Element posters were started.
Assignment: Finish your brochure tour and add to the elements that you find you use in your life. Which ones are you learning about that affect your life? Make a list of at least 10. Get your six categories picked.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced solving a system of equations using substitution.
Assignment: Page 408, (14-16, 17-27 odd)
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students reviewed changing from fractions/decimals to percents. We then took notes on changing from percents to decimals and fractions.
Assignment: Pages 332-333 in book, numbers 28-52 and 56-60 even due Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students wrote our adverb assignment in our journals.
In Class: We watched an adverb powerpoint and did examples from the book. We evaluated writing samples. We handed in our different leads for essay.
Assignment: Adverbs p. 360 ex. 17, 19, 21 due Monday. 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 completed a geography activity involving that will better help us understand the foreign policy of the US under the Washington administration. Students also completed a vocabulary activity for the following words- Foreign Policy, Neutrality and Isolationism.
Assignment: Students will create a 3-panel comic strip about a concept or event discussed in chapter 11. *Ninja Level- take concept or event and apply it to the United States today.
Science:
In class: Brochure Tour was finished and all elements were checked for the correct family placement. We added categories to our element lists in the journals. Element posters were started.
Assignment: Finish your brochure tour and add to the elements that you find you use in your life. Which ones are you learning about that affect your life? Make a list of at least 10. Get your six categories picked.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday January 19th
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using graphing
Assignment: Worksheet 7-1. Pick up graph paper.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students took the Orleans Hannah Algebra Prognosis Test today.
Assignment: Page 332 in book, numbers 1-6, 13-24 due Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed structure of the essay with a quiz game.
In Class: We took a quiz over writing terms. Students evaluate their object essay using the structure of the essay . We wrote different leads for essay.
Assignment: Object leads due on Wednesday. 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 compared and contrasted the Federalist and Democratic-Republican views of Alien and Sedition Acts. Students also learned about the Election of 1800 and the results of this wacky election.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Brochure Tour was continued and is almost done. We added to our element list in our journal and started putting them in categories.
Assignment: Finish your brochure tour and add to the elements that you find you use in your life. Which ones are you learning about that affect your life? Make a list of at least 10.
Journal: #26. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed solving a system of equations using graphing
Assignment: Worksheet 7-1. Pick up graph paper.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students took the Orleans Hannah Algebra Prognosis Test today.
Assignment: Page 332 in book, numbers 1-6, 13-24 due Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed structure of the essay with a quiz game.
In Class: We took a quiz over writing terms. Students evaluate their object essay using the structure of the essay . We wrote different leads for essay.
Assignment: Object leads due on Wednesday. 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 compared and contrasted the Federalist and Democratic-Republican views of Alien and Sedition Acts. Students also learned about the Election of 1800 and the results of this wacky election.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Brochure Tour was continued and is almost done. We added to our element list in our journal and started putting them in categories.
Assignment: Finish your brochure tour and add to the elements that you find you use in your life. Which ones are you learning about that affect your life? Make a list of at least 10.
Journal: #26. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday-January 18th
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded Cumulative Review on page 19 of the planner. Introduced solving a system of equations using graphing
Assignment: Page 401 (12-26 even, 35) Pick up graph paper.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students took Assessment 8.2.3a. We wrote down some notes on converting fractions/decimals to percentages and filled out the planner for the week. Students will take the Orleans Hannah Algebra Prognosis Test on Tuesday.
Assignment: Page 332 in book, numbers 1-6, 13-24 due Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners and wrote in creative writing journals.
In Class: Students worked in groups to evaluate their object essay using the Write on Target cards. We reviewed for our writing terms quiz.
Assignment: Writing terms quiz on Tuesday. 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 learned about the presidency of John Adams. Students should be able to explain the Alien and Sedition Acts and how they led to Adams becoming the nations first one-term president.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Brochure Tour was continued. We are making a list of elements and uses in our journals.
Assignment: Get your list started on elements that you find you use in your life. Which ones are you learning about that affect your life? Make a list of at least 10.
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: Returned and recorded Cumulative Review on page 19 of the planner. Introduced solving a system of equations using graphing
Assignment: Page 401 (12-26 even, 35) Pick up graph paper.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Students took Assessment 8.2.3a. We wrote down some notes on converting fractions/decimals to percentages and filled out the planner for the week. Students will take the Orleans Hannah Algebra Prognosis Test on Tuesday.
Assignment: Page 332 in book, numbers 1-6, 13-24 due Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners and wrote in creative writing journals.
In Class: Students worked in groups to evaluate their object essay using the Write on Target cards. We reviewed for our writing terms quiz.
Assignment: Writing terms quiz on Tuesday. 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 learned about the presidency of John Adams. Students should be able to explain the Alien and Sedition Acts and how they led to Adams becoming the nations first one-term president.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Brochure Tour was continued. We are making a list of elements and uses in our journals.
Assignment: Get your list started on elements that you find you use in your life. Which ones are you learning about that affect your life? Make a list of at least 10.
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, January 15, 2010
Friday - January 15th
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded Chapter 6 test and assignments. Handed in cumulative review.
Assignment: No assignment for the weekend.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing proportions and using cross-products to solve story problems using a group game. Organized assignments to he handed in on Monday.
Assignment: Study for assessment and make sure corrections are done on the assignments.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed the Lightning Thief party.
In Class: Students finished writing sample assessment about object. We took a partner quiz over the structure of an essay and worked on verbs.
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 shared their chosen activity from class yesterday and took a Ch. 11 quiz.
Assignment: Analyzing Primary Sources Worksheet (Early Political Parties) Due Monday
Science:
In class: We talked about the Haiti earthquake and the element Cadmium. Periodic table families were discussed and reading highlighted. We started the brochure tour.
Assignment: Do your reading on the families and pick up a brochure packet.
Journal: No entry.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Returned and recorded Chapter 6 test and assignments. Handed in cumulative review.
Assignment: No assignment for the weekend.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing proportions and using cross-products to solve story problems using a group game. Organized assignments to he handed in on Monday.
Assignment: Study for assessment and make sure corrections are done on the assignments.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed the Lightning Thief party.
In Class: Students finished writing sample assessment about object. We took a partner quiz over the structure of an essay and worked on verbs.
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 shared their chosen activity from class yesterday and took a Ch. 11 quiz.
Assignment: Analyzing Primary Sources Worksheet (Early Political Parties) Due Monday
Science:
In class: We talked about the Haiti earthquake and the element Cadmium. Periodic table families were discussed and reading highlighted. We started the brochure tour.
Assignment: Do your reading on the families and pick up a brochure packet.
Journal: No entry.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday - January 14th
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving absolute value equations and inequalities and graphing inequalities in one variable. Handed in the assignments and took the Chapter 6 test.
Assignment: Complete the Cumulative review of CH 1-6 exercises 1-57 and be prepared to hand it in on Friday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing proportions and using cross-products to solve story problems. Organized assignments to he handed in on Monday.
Assignment: Complete WS Review.
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 and reviewed Ch. 11 notes packet. Students had choice of activity. 1. Create a line of clothing that represents the Fed/Dem-Rep views. 2. Plan a day of activities for Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
Assignment: Quiz Tomorrow- Be able to identify Federalist and Dem-Republican beliefs.
Science:
In class: Papers were handed back today including your element quiz. We recorded grades on the new grade sheet. Finished brochures were checked and we went over the rubric for the final grade. The rest of the time was in the computer lab cleaning up our document folders, downloading fixed brochure information, and studying current events. (Haiti earthquake and the cadmium element news.)
Assignment: Make sure you take care of your document folder and download any missing work to Mrs. Hansons’ Moodle folder.
Journal: See attached sheet.
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving absolute value equations and inequalities and graphing inequalities in one variable. Handed in the assignments and took the Chapter 6 test.
Assignment: Complete the Cumulative review of CH 1-6 exercises 1-57 and be prepared to hand it in on Friday.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing proportions and using cross-products to solve story problems. Organized assignments to he handed in on Monday.
Assignment: Complete WS Review.
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 and reviewed Ch. 11 notes packet. Students had choice of activity. 1. Create a line of clothing that represents the Fed/Dem-Rep views. 2. Plan a day of activities for Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
Assignment: Quiz Tomorrow- Be able to identify Federalist and Dem-Republican beliefs.
Science:
In class: Papers were handed back today including your element quiz. We recorded grades on the new grade sheet. Finished brochures were checked and we went over the rubric for the final grade. The rest of the time was in the computer lab cleaning up our document folders, downloading fixed brochure information, and studying current events. (Haiti earthquake and the cadmium element news.)
Assignment: Make sure you take care of your document folder and download any missing work to Mrs. Hansons’ Moodle folder.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday January 12th
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed solving inequalities and graphing inequalities using equations in x and y.
Assignment: Page 387, exercises 1-29.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing and simplifying ratios, testing for proportions, and solving inequalities.
Assignment: Complete the Ratio and Proportion WS.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed essay structure and finished verb powerpoint.
In Class: Students started verb assignment. We played a treasure hunt game to write down our writing term definitions. Writing term worksheet is due on Thursday.
Assignment: Descriptive packets due on Wednesday. Verb exercises due on Jan. 18. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read section 11.5 in the textbook (pages 152-154). They compared and contrasted Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Students also filled out Chapter 11 notes (page 57 entitled “Thomas Jefferson”).
Assignment: Students need to finish notes if they did not complete in class.
Science:
In class: Electron Shell lab done today. Come in and do the lab. Study for quiz coming up on Wed. (symbols, parts of the atom, electron shells).
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures are being printed.
Journal: No entry. We set up for the lab.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed solving inequalities and graphing inequalities using equations in x and y.
Assignment: Page 387, exercises 1-29.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed writing and simplifying ratios, testing for proportions, and solving inequalities.
Assignment: Complete the Ratio and Proportion WS.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed essay structure and finished verb powerpoint.
In Class: Students started verb assignment. We played a treasure hunt game to write down our writing term definitions. Writing term worksheet is due on Thursday.
Assignment: Descriptive packets due on Wednesday. Verb exercises due on Jan. 18. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read section 11.5 in the textbook (pages 152-154). They compared and contrasted Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Students also filled out Chapter 11 notes (page 57 entitled “Thomas Jefferson”).
Assignment: Students need to finish notes if they did not complete in class.
Science:
In class: Electron Shell lab done today. Come in and do the lab. Study for quiz coming up on Wed. (symbols, parts of the atom, electron shells).
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures are being printed.
Journal: No entry. We set up for the lab.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday-January 11th
1-11-10
History
In Class: Students discussed the 2 precedents set by George Washington as he served as our first President. Then the students answered six questions while examining the role of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists in the development of our country. If the students finished prior to the end of class they worked on their reading note packet for Chapter 11, section 4. No homework was assigned.
Science
In Class: We reviewed for the quiz which will be on Wednesday over element symbols, parts of the atom, and how to build an electron shell. Work on the sheets attached to help you. Be sure to do your journal assignment as well.
Journal: #24 Sheet attached. Fill out your planner for the week.
Assignment: Keep studying symbols and finish your Atoms 2 worksheet. It was handed in and checked.
Pre-algebra
Filled out the planner for the week. Reviewed solving proportions using cross products. The assignment for Tuesday is on page 288 complete exercises 10, 20-37. Be sure to show your work.
Algebra
Filled out the planner for the week. Reviewed graphing inequalities. Complete worksheet D-30 and D-31 exercises 1-6 and one from 7-11.
English
Bell Work: Students checked adjective homework.
We watched a powerpoint over verbs and wrote our verb assignment for the week. We finished our descriptive packet and brainstormed for our object essay. The web is due tomorrow.
History
In Class: Students discussed the 2 precedents set by George Washington as he served as our first President. Then the students answered six questions while examining the role of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists in the development of our country. If the students finished prior to the end of class they worked on their reading note packet for Chapter 11, section 4. No homework was assigned.
Science
In Class: We reviewed for the quiz which will be on Wednesday over element symbols, parts of the atom, and how to build an electron shell. Work on the sheets attached to help you. Be sure to do your journal assignment as well.
Journal: #24 Sheet attached. Fill out your planner for the week.
Assignment: Keep studying symbols and finish your Atoms 2 worksheet. It was handed in and checked.
Pre-algebra
Filled out the planner for the week. Reviewed solving proportions using cross products. The assignment for Tuesday is on page 288 complete exercises 10, 20-37. Be sure to show your work.
Algebra
Filled out the planner for the week. Reviewed graphing inequalities. Complete worksheet D-30 and D-31 exercises 1-6 and one from 7-11.
English
Bell Work: Students checked adjective homework.
We watched a powerpoint over verbs and wrote our verb assignment for the week. We finished our descriptive packet and brainstormed for our object essay. The web is due tomorrow.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday - January 8th
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced graphing inequalities using equations in x and y.
Assignment: Page 364, exercises 43-52,61-64,70-71.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Introduced writing and solving proportions. Organized the assignments for the week.
Assignment: Complete Reteaching worksheet 6-3.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed adjective exercises and wrote answers in journals.
In Class: Students reviewed notes over descriptive essay structure and lead notes and took a partner quiz. The students read a sample essay and met in groups to work on descriptive packets.
Assignment: 4th page of descriptive packet due Monday. Adjective exercises due on Feb. 11. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the role of political parties in America today. Took a quiz over ch. 11.2 & 11.3
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Atoms Worksheet #2 was handed out and is due on Monday. We printed brochures today. Yours should be done and ready to print.
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures to finish.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced graphing inequalities using equations in x and y.
Assignment: Page 364, exercises 43-52,61-64,70-71.
Pre Algebra
In Class: Introduced writing and solving proportions. Organized the assignments for the week.
Assignment: Complete Reteaching worksheet 6-3.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed adjective exercises and wrote answers in journals.
In Class: Students reviewed notes over descriptive essay structure and lead notes and took a partner quiz. The students read a sample essay and met in groups to work on descriptive packets.
Assignment: 4th page of descriptive packet due Monday. Adjective exercises due on Feb. 11. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the role of political parties in America today. Took a quiz over ch. 11.2 & 11.3
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Atoms Worksheet #2 was handed out and is due on Monday. We printed brochures today. Yours should be done and ready to print.
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures to finish.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wednesday - January 6th
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced solving absolute value inequalities on Tuesday.
Assignment: Finish Page 357, exercises 41-59 odd
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed ratios, rates, and unit rates and notes in class before starting the assignment
Assignment: Page 278-279, Exercises 6-40 even.
English
Bell Work: Students watched a powerpoint on adjectives and wrote out homework in journal.
In Class: Students took notes over descriptive essay structure and lead notes. The descriptive packet was handed out and the first page is due tomorrow.
Assignment: 1st page of descriptive packet due Thursday. Adjective exercises due on Feb. 11. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the presidency of George Washington. Students should be able to explain the role/responsibilities of Washington’s cabinet, compare and contrast the Whiskey Rebellion with Shays’ Rebellion and list presidential precedents established by Washington.
Assignment: Parent Survey (due Friday)
Science:
In class: Constellation of the Month was done today. Sheets are attached. We studied the element symbols and reviewed how to find the parts of an atom.
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures to finish.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced solving absolute value inequalities on Tuesday.
Assignment: Finish Page 357, exercises 41-59 odd
Pre Algebra
In Class: Reviewed ratios, rates, and unit rates and notes in class before starting the assignment
Assignment: Page 278-279, Exercises 6-40 even.
English
Bell Work: Students watched a powerpoint on adjectives and wrote out homework in journal.
In Class: Students took notes over descriptive essay structure and lead notes. The descriptive packet was handed out and the first page is due tomorrow.
Assignment: 1st page of descriptive packet due Thursday. Adjective exercises due on Feb. 11. Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed the presidency of George Washington. Students should be able to explain the role/responsibilities of Washington’s cabinet, compare and contrast the Whiskey Rebellion with Shays’ Rebellion and list presidential precedents established by Washington.
Assignment: Parent Survey (due Friday)
Science:
In class: Constellation of the Month was done today. Sheets are attached. We studied the element symbols and reviewed how to find the parts of an atom.
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures to finish.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesday January 5th
8-4 Assignments DATE: January 5, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced solving absolute value inequalities.
Assignment: Page 357, exercises 41-59 odd
Pre Algebra
In Class: Introduced ratios, rates, and unit rates and completed notes in class before starting the assignment
Assignment: Reteaching worksheet 6-1.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners.
In Class: Students received grade sheets, cleaned trappers, and went to media center to get AR books. We set category goals for AR. We discussed the state writing assessment.
Assignment: Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students completed a Bill of Rights acrostic and worked on chapter 11 picture analysis worksheet.
Assignment: Complete picture analysis worksheet (due tomorrow), Parent Survey (due Friday)
Science:
In class: We worked on finishing up the brochures today. We did a last check on where info. and pictures are placed and started printing black and whites. Your brochure must be done by Wed. so we can print them all in color.
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures to finish.
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.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137 Ext. 2
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced solving absolute value inequalities.
Assignment: Page 357, exercises 41-59 odd
Pre Algebra
In Class: Introduced ratios, rates, and unit rates and completed notes in class before starting the assignment
Assignment: Reteaching worksheet 6-1.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners.
In Class: Students received grade sheets, cleaned trappers, and went to media center to get AR books. We set category goals for AR. We discussed the state writing assessment.
Assignment: Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students completed a Bill of Rights acrostic and worked on chapter 11 picture analysis worksheet.
Assignment: Complete picture analysis worksheet (due tomorrow), Parent Survey (due Friday)
Science:
In class: We worked on finishing up the brochures today. We did a last check on where info. and pictures are placed and started printing black and whites. Your brochure must be done by Wed. so we can print them all in color.
Assignment: Keep studying flash cards for elements. Brochures to finish.
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.
horizon84.blogspot.com 308-698-8137 Ext. 2
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