8-4 Assignments DATE: February 26, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced using the exponential decay formula.
Assignment: Page 488 exercises 10-22 even, 23-30.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed converting between units of measure, rates, and square units.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet V. Plan for an assessment on Tuesday.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took a poetry test today. Students went to the computer lab to work on poetry booklets.
Assignment: Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students discussed how and why Americans colonized Texas. Students should be able to compare and contrast US/Mexico immigration problems in the past and today.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We looked at the difference between a rock and a mineral. Samples were used and observations filled out in the journals. We worked in the books at pictures and did some prereading.
Assignment: Do the journal for today. Look over the pre-reading questions on minerals.
Journal: #35. See attached sheet.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday -Feb. 25th
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced using the exponential growth formula.
Assignment: Page 480 exercises 6-16,18-23.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed converting between square feet and square inches and between square feet and square yard.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet IV.
English
Bell Work: Students handed in Mother to Son homework.
In Class: Students went to the computer lab to work on poetry booklets. Study for poetry test tomorrow.
Assignment: Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Discussed and illustrated notes on how the U.S. acquired Florida and Texas.
Assignment: Make sure that the illustrated notes covering the acquisition of Florida are completed.
Science:
In class: Assessments were handed back and corrected. We started Geology today.
Assignment: Ask to see your assessment so you can record your grade on your grade sheet.
Journal: #34. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced using the exponential growth formula.
Assignment: Page 480 exercises 6-16,18-23.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed converting between square feet and square inches and between square feet and square yard.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet IV.
English
Bell Work: Students handed in Mother to Son homework.
In Class: Students went to the computer lab to work on poetry booklets. Study for poetry test tomorrow.
Assignment: Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Discussed and illustrated notes on how the U.S. acquired Florida and Texas.
Assignment: Make sure that the illustrated notes covering the acquisition of Florida are completed.
Science:
In class: Assessments were handed back and corrected. We started Geology today.
Assignment: Ask to see your assessment so you can record your grade on your grade sheet.
Journal: #34. See attached sheet.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday - Feb 24th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 24, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced using the power property in scientific notation.
Assignment: Page 473 exercises 16-56 even, 61, 64, 65, 66a.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Returned and recorded packets and quizzes. Reviewed converting from square unit to square unit.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet III.
English
Bell Work: Students read and discussed the poem The Road Not Taken.
In Class: Students took a quiz over the poem The Road Not Taken. We finished working in DI groups to analyze poetry. Mother to Son was assigned as homework
Assignment: Mother to Son due tomorrow. Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Practiced putting away textbooks, discussed essay portion of the Jackson test. Began discussing how the United States acquired Florida.
Assignment: Make sure Ch. 15 preview, Indian Removal ws and Chapter 15 Vocabulary words are comlete.
Science:
In class: We handed in our practice assessment for Scientific Method. The assessment was taken today.
Assignment: Hand in your practice assessment and take the actual assessment.
Journal: We reviewed.
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ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced using the power property in scientific notation.
Assignment: Page 473 exercises 16-56 even, 61, 64, 65, 66a.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Returned and recorded packets and quizzes. Reviewed converting from square unit to square unit.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet III.
English
Bell Work: Students read and discussed the poem The Road Not Taken.
In Class: Students took a quiz over the poem The Road Not Taken. We finished working in DI groups to analyze poetry. Mother to Son was assigned as homework
Assignment: Mother to Son due tomorrow. Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Practiced putting away textbooks, discussed essay portion of the Jackson test. Began discussing how the United States acquired Florida.
Assignment: Make sure Ch. 15 preview, Indian Removal ws and Chapter 15 Vocabulary words are comlete.
Science:
In class: We handed in our practice assessment for Scientific Method. The assessment was taken today.
Assignment: Hand in your practice assessment and take the actual assessment.
Journal: We reviewed.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday Feb. 23rd
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed using the power property to simplifying ratios.
Assignment: Students worked with partners to complete Practice 8-3.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in on assignments and took the units of measure quiz. Reviewed converting from unit to unit and rate to rate using dimensional analysis.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet II.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed poetry terms in groups.
In Class: Students took a review clicker quiz over poetry terms. We continued to work in DI groups to analyze poetry.
Assignment: Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Read pages 196 – 199 and worked on Chapter 15 Notes Packet
Assignment: Chapter 15 Vocabulary: Manifest Destiny, Diplomacy, Annex, Converts -- Write the word, draw a picture describing the word, write the definition, and use it in a sentence.
Science:
In class: We did a quick review on reading information from graphs. Variables were picked out. We wrote out a review sheet for the assessment for Wed. Questions were answered on the assessment information. We took a practice assessment.
Assignment: Do the graph questions and take the practice assessment.
Journal: We made a review sheet.
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In class: Reviewed using the power property to simplifying ratios.
Assignment: Students worked with partners to complete Practice 8-3.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in on assignments and took the units of measure quiz. Reviewed converting from unit to unit and rate to rate using dimensional analysis.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet II.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed poetry terms in groups.
In Class: Students took a review clicker quiz over poetry terms. We continued to work in DI groups to analyze poetry.
Assignment: Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Read pages 196 – 199 and worked on Chapter 15 Notes Packet
Assignment: Chapter 15 Vocabulary: Manifest Destiny, Diplomacy, Annex, Converts -- Write the word, draw a picture describing the word, write the definition, and use it in a sentence.
Science:
In class: We did a quick review on reading information from graphs. Variables were picked out. We wrote out a review sheet for the assessment for Wed. Questions were answered on the assessment information. We took a practice assessment.
Assignment: Do the graph questions and take the practice assessment.
Journal: We made a review sheet.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday-February 22nd
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced using the power property to simplifying ratios.
Assignment: Page 467, exercises 49-63.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Organized assignments to be handed in on Tuesday. Introduced square units today and continued to convert from unit to unit and rate to rate using dimensional analysis.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet I. Study for the units of measure quiz.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners and reviewed poetry terms.
In Class: Students read sound device and imagery poems aloud. We worked in DI groups to analyze poetry.
Assignment: Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 15 Preview Worksheet
Assignment: Indian Removal Act Worksheet due tomorrow
Science:
In class: We used the clickers and reviewed observation and inference. We also looked at reading charts, graphs, and tables for information.
Assignment: Fill out your planner for the week.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced using the power property to simplifying ratios.
Assignment: Page 467, exercises 49-63.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Organized assignments to be handed in on Tuesday. Introduced square units today and continued to convert from unit to unit and rate to rate using dimensional analysis.
Assignment: Complete Worksheet I. Study for the units of measure quiz.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners and reviewed poetry terms.
In Class: Students read sound device and imagery poems aloud. We worked in DI groups to analyze poetry.
Assignment: Poetry test on Friday. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 15 Preview Worksheet
Assignment: Indian Removal Act Worksheet due tomorrow
Science:
In class: We used the clickers and reviewed observation and inference. We also looked at reading charts, graphs, and tables for information.
Assignment: Fill out your planner for the week.
Journal: No entry
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday - Feb. 19th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 19, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded the quiz and assignment packet.
Assignment: Page 466 exercises 19-42.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Students explored how to solve rates using dimensional analysis. We solved problems with one unit of measure that changes and some with both units changing.
Assignment: Complete exercises 33, 35-45 on page 285
English
Bell Work: Brainstorm poetry topics.
In Class: We worked on our poetry booklets in media center.
Assignment: Work on poetry booklet. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 14 TEST
Assignment: Enjoy the weekend!
Science:
In class: We reviewed the steps of the scientific method today with our partners. The conclusion paragraphs were written for the antacid experiment. Lab sheets were handed in. We finished the class periodic table and added individual numbers with symbols.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Turn in your antacid experiment.
Journal: No entry
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Returned and recorded the quiz and assignment packet.
Assignment: Page 466 exercises 19-42.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Students explored how to solve rates using dimensional analysis. We solved problems with one unit of measure that changes and some with both units changing.
Assignment: Complete exercises 33, 35-45 on page 285
English
Bell Work: Brainstorm poetry topics.
In Class: We worked on our poetry booklets in media center.
Assignment: Work on poetry booklet. Poetry booklets are due on March 2nd. Read AR books for 3rd term points; book points are due on March 3rd.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Chapter 14 TEST
Assignment: Enjoy the weekend!
Science:
In class: We reviewed the steps of the scientific method today with our partners. The conclusion paragraphs were written for the antacid experiment. Lab sheets were handed in. We finished the class periodic table and added individual numbers with symbols.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Turn in your antacid experiment.
Journal: No entry
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday -FEB. 18th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 18, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the rules for working with powers in preparation of tomorrow’s quiz. Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday.
Assignment: Make corrections on the assignments and study for the chapter 8 quiz.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in the assignments and took the quiz over chapter 8.
Assignment: Read pages 463-465, exercises 1,2.
English
Bell Work: None .
In Class: Students finished taking notes over poetry terms using a powerpoint presentation. We worked on our poetry booklets in media center.
Assignment: Work on poetry booklet. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reviewed for tomorrow’s chapter 14 test.
Assignment: Study Guide / Notes Packet
Science:
In class: Scientific Method experiment was run using the antacids and HCl acid. We will finish the conclusion paragraph.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Come in and run your experiment.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the rules for working with powers in preparation of tomorrow’s quiz. Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday.
Assignment: Make corrections on the assignments and study for the chapter 8 quiz.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in the assignments and took the quiz over chapter 8.
Assignment: Read pages 463-465, exercises 1,2.
English
Bell Work: None .
In Class: Students finished taking notes over poetry terms using a powerpoint presentation. We worked on our poetry booklets in media center.
Assignment: Work on poetry booklet. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students reviewed for tomorrow’s chapter 14 test.
Assignment: Study Guide / Notes Packet
Science:
In class: Scientific Method experiment was run using the antacids and HCl acid. We will finish the conclusion paragraph.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Come in and run your experiment.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday - Feb 17th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 17, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the rules for working with powers in preparation of tomorrow’s quiz. Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday.
Assignment: Make corrections on the assignments and study for the chapter 8 quiz.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduced the metric system and understanding the order:
k, h, da, m-l-g, d, c, m. This is remembered by the saying kids have dropped over dead converting metrics. They need to know that we move the decimal the direction they go on the stairs (on notes) and the same number of places.
Assignment: Complete the worksheet, front and back. The back is a practice for the quiz that is coming up.
English
Bell Work: Students received poetry packets.
In Class: Students took notes over poetry terms using a powerpoint presentation. We discussed our poetry booklets.
Assignment: Work on poetry booklet. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to explain Jackson’s Indian Removal Policy. Students were given a study guide for the test (chapter 14) on Friday.
Assignment: TEST on FRIDAY!!!
Science:
In class: We went over the homework assignment for today. The “Science World” article was used and we answered the questions. Those sheets were handed in for a grade. We set up the experiment for tomorrow using antacids. You will need to fill out your purple lab sheet.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Hand in your homework and get caught up on the lab sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the rules for working with powers in preparation of tomorrow’s quiz. Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday.
Assignment: Make corrections on the assignments and study for the chapter 8 quiz.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduced the metric system and understanding the order:
k, h, da, m-l-g, d, c, m. This is remembered by the saying kids have dropped over dead converting metrics. They need to know that we move the decimal the direction they go on the stairs (on notes) and the same number of places.
Assignment: Complete the worksheet, front and back. The back is a practice for the quiz that is coming up.
English
Bell Work: Students received poetry packets.
In Class: Students took notes over poetry terms using a powerpoint presentation. We discussed our poetry booklets.
Assignment: Work on poetry booklet. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to explain Jackson’s Indian Removal Policy. Students were given a study guide for the test (chapter 14) on Friday.
Assignment: TEST on FRIDAY!!!
Science:
In class: We went over the homework assignment for today. The “Science World” article was used and we answered the questions. Those sheets were handed in for a grade. We set up the experiment for tomorrow using antacids. You will need to fill out your purple lab sheet.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Hand in your homework and get caught up on the lab sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday Feb. 16th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 16, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with powers.
Assignment: Complete the Practice WS 8-1/8.2 Review
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Started notes on dimensional analysis. Students learned how to convert between inches and yards, gallons and cups, and pounds and tons.
Assignment: Worksheet front and back. They need to remember to set up their conversion table for each problem.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took a review quiz over pronouns with the clickers. We handed in pronouns and finished newspaper poems. Students read p. 586-589 in literature book.
Assignment: Read pp. 586-589 in literature book. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to list why Andrew Jackson disliked the Bank of the United States. Students read p. 191 in the textbook and worked on notes packets.
Assignment: Complete notes packets through 14.6
Science:
In class: We reviewed the steps of the scientific method. There is a handout for you to highlight. There is a “Science World” article to read and pick out the steps of the method. There is a worksheet for that also.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Read the article and answer the questions.
Journal: Entry #33. See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with powers.
Assignment: Complete the Practice WS 8-1/8.2 Review
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Started notes on dimensional analysis. Students learned how to convert between inches and yards, gallons and cups, and pounds and tons.
Assignment: Worksheet front and back. They need to remember to set up their conversion table for each problem.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took a review quiz over pronouns with the clickers. We handed in pronouns and finished newspaper poems. Students read p. 586-589 in literature book.
Assignment: Read pp. 586-589 in literature book. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to list why Andrew Jackson disliked the Bank of the United States. Students read p. 191 in the textbook and worked on notes packets.
Assignment: Complete notes packets through 14.6
Science:
In class: We reviewed the steps of the scientific method. There is a handout for you to highlight. There is a “Science World” article to read and pick out the steps of the method. There is a worksheet for that also.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation. Read the article and answer the questions.
Journal: Entry #33. See attached sheet.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday-February 15th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 15, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with negative exponents.
Assignment: Page 459-460, 14-44 even, 58,60.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed back assignment packet and quiz from last week. Students enjoyed a pairs measuring game called Lizzy’s Lines. Legs brain teaser for extra credit.
Assignment: No assignment.
English
Bell Work: Filled out planner.
In Class: Students worked on their pronoun assignment or the newspaper poem assignment. Also, AR reading and tests.
Assignment: Newspaper poem due Tuesday, February 16th. Pronoun exercises due Tuesday, February 16. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to describe Andrew Jackson’s approach to governing and explain the Nullification Crisis. Students read and discussed p. 189 – 190 in the textbook. Students worked on a worksheet containing vocabulary words and review questions.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Assessments were handed back and folders cleaned out. We worked on the class periodic table.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with negative exponents.
Assignment: Page 459-460, 14-44 even, 58,60.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed back assignment packet and quiz from last week. Students enjoyed a pairs measuring game called Lizzy’s Lines. Legs brain teaser for extra credit.
Assignment: No assignment.
English
Bell Work: Filled out planner.
In Class: Students worked on their pronoun assignment or the newspaper poem assignment. Also, AR reading and tests.
Assignment: Newspaper poem due Tuesday, February 16th. Pronoun exercises due Tuesday, February 16. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to describe Andrew Jackson’s approach to governing and explain the Nullification Crisis. Students read and discussed p. 189 – 190 in the textbook. Students worked on a worksheet containing vocabulary words and review questions.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: Assessments were handed back and folders cleaned out. We worked on the class periodic table.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday - Feb 10th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 10, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with negative exponents.
Assignment: Practice worksheet 8.2
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Took the quiz and handed in the packet.
Assignment: No assignment.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students discussed sonnets. We read and discussed a sonnet by Shakespeare. Students have a newspaper poem to write for Tuesday.
Assignment: Newspaper poem due Tuesday. Pronoun exercises due Monday, February 16. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to explain how voting changes led to Andrew Jackson becoming the 7th president and how rich and poor viewed him.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: The assessment on compounds and chemical reactions was taken today. Review sheets were handed in.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation.
Journal: We reviewed for the assessment.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with negative exponents.
Assignment: Practice worksheet 8.2
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Took the quiz and handed in the packet.
Assignment: No assignment.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students discussed sonnets. We read and discussed a sonnet by Shakespeare. Students have a newspaper poem to write for Tuesday.
Assignment: Newspaper poem due Tuesday. Pronoun exercises due Monday, February 16. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to explain how voting changes led to Andrew Jackson becoming the 7th president and how rich and poor viewed him.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: The assessment on compounds and chemical reactions was taken today. Review sheets were handed in.
Assignment: Go out and look at our new constellation.
Journal: We reviewed for the assessment.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday Feb. 9th
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced the rules for working with exponents.
Assignment: Page 453 exercises 22-62 even, 63-76.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed for quiz tomorrow over simple interest. Organized assignments.
Assignment: Study for quiz and make sure corrections are made on assignment packet.
English
Bell Work: Students wrote notes about pronouns.
In Class: Students reviewed pronouns by watching a powerpoint. We worked on exercises with partners.
Assignment: Pronoun exercises due Monday, February 16. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read created a list of examples that explain the adjectives selected for Andrew Jackson. Students should be able to explain the reasons (pro/con) for expanding voting rights to all citizens (white male).
Assignment: Document Based Questions Worksheet (voting rights) Due Tomorrow
Science:
In class: We finished the reading out of the book on types of chemical bonds. We went through the review sheet and answered questions. The assessment is tomorrow and your review sheets will be handed in.
Assignment: Study for the assessment. Finish the reading notes.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Practiced the rules for working with exponents.
Assignment: Page 453 exercises 22-62 even, 63-76.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed for quiz tomorrow over simple interest. Organized assignments.
Assignment: Study for quiz and make sure corrections are made on assignment packet.
English
Bell Work: Students wrote notes about pronouns.
In Class: Students reviewed pronouns by watching a powerpoint. We worked on exercises with partners.
Assignment: Pronoun exercises due Monday, February 16. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read created a list of examples that explain the adjectives selected for Andrew Jackson. Students should be able to explain the reasons (pro/con) for expanding voting rights to all citizens (white male).
Assignment: Document Based Questions Worksheet (voting rights) Due Tomorrow
Science:
In class: We finished the reading out of the book on types of chemical bonds. We went through the review sheet and answered questions. The assessment is tomorrow and your review sheets will be handed in.
Assignment: Study for the assessment. Finish the reading notes.
Journal: No entry
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday-February 8th
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced the rules for working with exponents.
Assignment: Practice worksheet 8.1
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Worked on story problems and using the simple interest formula. Students created their own story problem in groups that will be used on the quiz on Wednesday.
Assignment: Story problems worksheet.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners for the week.
In Class: Students received pronoun assignment for the week. We cleaned out our writing folders and checked our AR points.
Assignment: Pronoun exercises due Monday, February 15. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read p. 185 – 186 in the textbook. In addition, students watched two video clips and compiled a list of adjectives and jobs held by Andrew Jackson.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We reviewed chemical reactions in the lab room. Pick up a lab sheet and we will talk about it. Keep working on your review sheet. The assessment is on Wed.
Assignment: Keep working on your review sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced the rules for working with exponents.
Assignment: Practice worksheet 8.1
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Worked on story problems and using the simple interest formula. Students created their own story problem in groups that will be used on the quiz on Wednesday.
Assignment: Story problems worksheet.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners for the week.
In Class: Students received pronoun assignment for the week. We cleaned out our writing folders and checked our AR points.
Assignment: Pronoun exercises due Monday, February 15. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students read p. 185 – 186 in the textbook. In addition, students watched two video clips and compiled a list of adjectives and jobs held by Andrew Jackson.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We reviewed chemical reactions in the lab room. Pick up a lab sheet and we will talk about it. Keep working on your review sheet. The assessment is on Wed.
Assignment: Keep working on your review sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday - Feb. 5th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 5, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments and took Ch 7 test.
Assignment: No assignment.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduced finding the missing factor using the simple interest formula I= prt.
Assignment: Missing Factor worksheet using the simple interest formula.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students finished the state writing assessment today.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students analyzed a classmate’s Monroe Doctrine political cartoon. Students also read p. 180 in the textbook and used clickers to identify types of early American artwork.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We finished the questions on the Incomplete Periodic Table worksheet. Papers were handed back and recorded in your grade sheet. We started review sheets for the assessment on Wed. of next week. Characteristics of the class periodic table were discussed. We are figuring out what puts us in our families.
Assignment: Start working on your review sheet. Finish up and hand in your Inc. Per. Table worksheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Handed in assignments and took Ch 7 test.
Assignment: No assignment.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduced finding the missing factor using the simple interest formula I= prt.
Assignment: Missing Factor worksheet using the simple interest formula.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students finished the state writing assessment today.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students analyzed a classmate’s Monroe Doctrine political cartoon. Students also read p. 180 in the textbook and used clickers to identify types of early American artwork.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We finished the questions on the Incomplete Periodic Table worksheet. Papers were handed back and recorded in your grade sheet. We started review sheets for the assessment on Wed. of next week. Characteristics of the class periodic table were discussed. We are figuring out what puts us in our families.
Assignment: Start working on your review sheet. Finish up and hand in your Inc. Per. Table worksheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday Feb. 4th
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 4, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Organized assignments to be handed in before the Ch 7 test on Friday.
Assignment: Make corrections in the packet and prepare for the Ch 7 Test.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed back assignment packet and assessment. Started new information on simple interest. Filled out notes and gave a few examples.
Assignment: Simple interest worksheet (Even numbers are required, all for extra credit)
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students wrote the rough draft of the state writing assessment. They will write the final draft tomorrow.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students took a quiz over the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine.
Assignment: Tomorrow is the deadline for War of 1812 maps and Monroe Doctrine Political cartoons.
Science:
In class: We took notes on chemical reactions in the back of the journals. We also did a reading on the periodic table set up as far as families and their chemical properties. Incomplete Periodic Table worksheets were started.
Assignment: Read and hilight the pages attached. Get the notes you need. Start the table worksheet. I will help you out.
Journal: Read the attached sheet and do what you can.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Organized assignments to be handed in before the Ch 7 test on Friday.
Assignment: Make corrections in the packet and prepare for the Ch 7 Test.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed back assignment packet and assessment. Started new information on simple interest. Filled out notes and gave a few examples.
Assignment: Simple interest worksheet (Even numbers are required, all for extra credit)
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students wrote the rough draft of the state writing assessment. They will write the final draft tomorrow.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students took a quiz over the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine.
Assignment: Tomorrow is the deadline for War of 1812 maps and Monroe Doctrine Political cartoons.
Science:
In class: We took notes on chemical reactions in the back of the journals. We also did a reading on the periodic table set up as far as families and their chemical properties. Incomplete Periodic Table worksheets were started.
Assignment: Read and hilight the pages attached. Get the notes you need. Start the table worksheet. I will help you out.
Journal: Read the attached sheet and do what you can.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday - Feb 3rd
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 3, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Worked on the chapter review.
Assignment: Page 440-442, Exercises 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, 19, 21-22, 27,29
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignments today. Used the entire class period to take the assessment.
Assignment: None.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students watched a powerpoint about writing assessment procedures. We wrote goals for the writing assessment using the six traits of writing.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to explain the basic message of the Monroe Doctrine. Students read p. 171 – 171 in the textbook and analyzed political cartoons.
Assignment: Political Cartoon explaining the Monroe Doctrine (Due Thursday)
Science:
In class: Constellation of the Month was done. Get out and look for Taurus. Journals were handed in today.
Assignment: Finish your journal entry and hand it in.
Journal: Do the attached sheet. Get out and look at the new constellation.
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: Worked on the chapter review.
Assignment: Page 440-442, Exercises 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, 19, 21-22, 27,29
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignments today. Used the entire class period to take the assessment.
Assignment: None.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students watched a powerpoint about writing assessment procedures. We wrote goals for the writing assessment using the six traits of writing.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to explain the basic message of the Monroe Doctrine. Students read p. 171 – 171 in the textbook and analyzed political cartoons.
Assignment: Political Cartoon explaining the Monroe Doctrine (Due Thursday)
Science:
In class: Constellation of the Month was done. Get out and look for Taurus. Journals were handed in today.
Assignment: Finish your journal entry and hand it in.
Journal: Do the attached sheet. Get out and look at the new constellation.
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
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday Feb. 2nd
8-4 Assignments DATE: February 2, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued to practiced solving and writing linear systems of inequalities using graphing.
Assignment: Practice Worksheet 7.6
Pre Algebra
In Class: We are reviewing percent proportions. They have an assessment tomorrow. We went through some example problems in class. Assignments will be handed in on Wednesday.
Assignment: Study for assessment.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed descriptive essay samples.
In Class: Students took a writing quiz today. Students finished writing sentences over punctuation and capitalization rules.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students worked on geographical research and map skills. Students used a map of the US during the War of 1812 and located/labeled various cities, bodies of water and battles.
Assignment: Finish War of 1812 geography worksheet
Science:
In class: We reviewed physical and chemical changes and properties. We finished up the notes on endo/exothermic and handed in the lab sheet.
Assignment: Hand in your chemical reaction lab.
Journal: Do the 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: Continued to practiced solving and writing linear systems of inequalities using graphing.
Assignment: Practice Worksheet 7.6
Pre Algebra
In Class: We are reviewing percent proportions. They have an assessment tomorrow. We went through some example problems in class. Assignments will be handed in on Wednesday.
Assignment: Study for assessment.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed descriptive essay samples.
In Class: Students took a writing quiz today. Students finished writing sentences over punctuation and capitalization rules.
Assignment: State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th. Read AR books for 3rd term points.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students worked on geographical research and map skills. Students used a map of the US during the War of 1812 and located/labeled various cities, bodies of water and battles.
Assignment: Finish War of 1812 geography worksheet
Science:
In class: We reviewed physical and chemical changes and properties. We finished up the notes on endo/exothermic and handed in the lab sheet.
Assignment: Hand in your chemical reaction lab.
Journal: Do the attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday-February 1st
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced solving linear systems of inequalities using graphing.
Assignment: Page 435–436 Exercises 1-2, 9-16.
Pre Algebra
In Class: We are continuing with percent proportions but in a new way. We worked on discounts and taxes today in story problems. A discount is off the original price and a tax is added on to the final price at the register.
Assignment: Worksheet, back and front, on solving percent story problems of discount and tax.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners and handed in creative writing packets.
In Class: Students worked in partner groups to review conventions. They wrote sentences over punctuation and capitalization rules.
Assignment: Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students worked on geographical research and map skills. Students used a map of the US during the War of 1812 and labeled various cities, bodies of water and battles. We will continue this activity tomorrow in the library.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We discussed the chemical reaction lab done on Friday. Notes were given and conclusion questions finished.
Assignment: Pick up a sheet from the side counter. Conclusion questions from the lab to do.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Check over your lab for enough observations.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Practiced solving linear systems of inequalities using graphing.
Assignment: Page 435–436 Exercises 1-2, 9-16.
Pre Algebra
In Class: We are continuing with percent proportions but in a new way. We worked on discounts and taxes today in story problems. A discount is off the original price and a tax is added on to the final price at the register.
Assignment: Worksheet, back and front, on solving percent story problems of discount and tax.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners and handed in creative writing packets.
In Class: Students worked in partner groups to review conventions. They wrote sentences over punctuation and capitalization rules.
Assignment: Read AR books for 3rd term points. State writing assessment will be February 4th and 5th.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students worked on geographical research and map skills. Students used a map of the US during the War of 1812 and labeled various cities, bodies of water and battles. We will continue this activity tomorrow in the library.
Assignment: N/A
Science:
In class: We discussed the chemical reaction lab done on Friday. Notes were given and conclusion questions finished.
Assignment: Pick up a sheet from the side counter. Conclusion questions from the lab to do.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. Check over your lab for enough observations.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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