Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 29, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring and solving quadratic equations.
Assignment: Factor quadratic equations, complete worksheet B-40.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the volume of prisms and cylinders.
Assignment: Page 461-462 1-6,9-15.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took a quiz over chapter 1-4 and discussed their packets. We began reading chapter 5.
Assignment: Read chapters 5-7 for Monday and prepare for quiz. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the Kansas-Nebraska Act. (2 parts of the Act and the effects)
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Science:
In class: Find It Maps were worked on today. We finished as many locations as we could and started naming the plates and color-coding..
Assignment: Get the names of the plates from your partner or Mrs. Hanson. We will show you to color-code.
Journal: No entry – Map work.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wed. - April 28th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 28, 2010
NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast. Please bring a book to read.
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring and solving quadratic equations.
Assignment: Factor quadratic equations, complete worksheet B-39.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the volume of prisms and cylinders and wrote the formulas on the yellow sheet.
Assignment: Period 4 received Worksheet 9-7 to be completed for Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed GH packets.
In Class: Students continued to read Gentlehands, chapters 2-3. Read chapter 4 for Wednesday.
Assignment: Begin Gentlehands packet and read chapter 4. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the purpose of the Compromise of 1850 and List the 4 parts of the Compromise.
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Compromise of 1850
Science:
In class: Find It Maps were worked on today. Get an atlas and start placing the locations.
Assignment: Start working on your map. Your partner or Mrs. Hanson can help you.
Journal: No entry – We reviewed the map symbols and colors.
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NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast. Please bring a book to read.
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring and solving quadratic equations.
Assignment: Factor quadratic equations, complete worksheet B-39.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the volume of prisms and cylinders and wrote the formulas on the yellow sheet.
Assignment: Period 4 received Worksheet 9-7 to be completed for Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed GH packets.
In Class: Students continued to read Gentlehands, chapters 2-3. Read chapter 4 for Wednesday.
Assignment: Begin Gentlehands packet and read chapter 4. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the purpose of the Compromise of 1850 and List the 4 parts of the Compromise.
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Compromise of 1850
Science:
In class: Find It Maps were worked on today. Get an atlas and start placing the locations.
Assignment: Start working on your map. Your partner or Mrs. Hanson can help you.
Journal: No entry – We reviewed the map symbols and colors.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 27th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 27, 2010
NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast. Please bring a book to read.
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring and solving quadratic equations.
Assignment: Factor quadratic equations, complete worksheet B-39.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the volume of prisms and cylinders and wrote the formulas on the yellow sheet.
Assignment: Period 4 received Worksheet 9-7 to be completed for Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed GH packets.
In Class: Students continued to read Gentlehands, chapters 2-3. Read chapter 4 for Wednesday.
Assignment: Begin Gentlehands packet and read chapter 4. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the purpose of the Compromise of 1850 and List the 4 parts of the Compromise.
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Compromise of 1850
Science:
In class: Find It Maps were worked on today. Get an atlas and start placing the locations.
Assignment: Start working on your map. Your partner or Mrs. Hanson can help you.
Journal: No entry – We reviewed the map symbols and colors.
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NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast. Please bring a book to read.
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring and solving quadratic equations.
Assignment: Factor quadratic equations, complete worksheet B-39.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the volume of prisms and cylinders and wrote the formulas on the yellow sheet.
Assignment: Period 4 received Worksheet 9-7 to be completed for Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students discussed GH packets.
In Class: Students continued to read Gentlehands, chapters 2-3. Read chapter 4 for Wednesday.
Assignment: Begin Gentlehands packet and read chapter 4. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the purpose of the Compromise of 1850 and List the 4 parts of the Compromise.
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Compromise of 1850
Science:
In class: Find It Maps were worked on today. Get an atlas and start placing the locations.
Assignment: Start working on your map. Your partner or Mrs. Hanson can help you.
Journal: No entry – We reviewed the map symbols and colors.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday - April 26th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 26, 2010
NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast. Please bring a book to read.
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring quadratic equations.
Assignment: Page 607 exercises 13-47 odd, 54-55, 59-60, 65-67.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduced the volume of prisms and cylinders
Assignment: Worksheet pages 47-48 was completed in class.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners for week.
In Class: Students handed in essays!! Gentlehands books and packets were handed out. Students were introduced to the novel with a powerpoint and we read chapter one aloud.
Assignment: Begin Gentlehands packet. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to Explain the purpose of the Missouri Compromise and List the 3 parts to the Missouri Compromise.
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Missouri Compromise
Science:
In class: We reviewed the three theories explaining the movement of the earth. We started the “Find It” map activity also.
Assignment: Pick up a map and orange sheet from the side counter. Get your key colors for the events and place them on the map. Your partner or Mrs. Hanson can help you.
Journal: #47 See attached sheet.
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NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast. Please bring a book to read.
ALGEBRA
In class: Practiced factoring quadratic equations.
Assignment: Page 607 exercises 13-47 odd, 54-55, 59-60, 65-67.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduced the volume of prisms and cylinders
Assignment: Worksheet pages 47-48 was completed in class.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners for week.
In Class: Students handed in essays!! Gentlehands books and packets were handed out. Students were introduced to the novel with a powerpoint and we read chapter one aloud.
Assignment: Begin Gentlehands packet. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to Explain the purpose of the Missouri Compromise and List the 3 parts to the Missouri Compromise.
Assignment: Students completed History Frame of the Missouri Compromise
Science:
In class: We reviewed the three theories explaining the movement of the earth. We started the “Find It” map activity also.
Assignment: Pick up a map and orange sheet from the side counter. Get your key colors for the events and place them on the map. Your partner or Mrs. Hanson can help you.
Journal: #47 See attached sheet.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday - April 23rd
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 23, 2010
NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing is next week April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast.
ALGEBRA
In class: Went over exercises 1-7 on page 600. Covered Examples 1-4 on page 598.
Assignment: Page 600-601 exercises 22-26 even,34,40 even, 44-54 all
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignment page 355 (1-9,16). Page 356 (10-15,17-18,20) Worksheet 9-4b,9-5 surface area worksheet, Took Surface Area Assessment
Assignment: None
English
Bell Work: Students check over rough drafts.
In Class: Students worked on writing revising and editing paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. Students should have all four signatures on rubric. Typing requirements were given again. We finished watching the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students analyzed quotes about slavery, presented finished quilts or worked on quilt projects.
Assignment: If needed, finish Quilt Project (may impact “use of class time” on rubric)
Science:
In class: Finished parts of the earth picture with facts for each layer. Video with Bill Nye on the three theories of how the earth moves.
Assignment: Come in, watch the video, finish your facts on your parts picture.
Journal: No entry
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NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing is next week April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast.
ALGEBRA
In class: Went over exercises 1-7 on page 600. Covered Examples 1-4 on page 598.
Assignment: Page 600-601 exercises 22-26 even,34,40 even, 44-54 all
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Handed in assignment page 355 (1-9,16). Page 356 (10-15,17-18,20) Worksheet 9-4b,9-5 surface area worksheet, Took Surface Area Assessment
Assignment: None
English
Bell Work: Students check over rough drafts.
In Class: Students worked on writing revising and editing paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. Students should have all four signatures on rubric. Typing requirements were given again. We finished watching the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students analyzed quotes about slavery, presented finished quilts or worked on quilt projects.
Assignment: If needed, finish Quilt Project (may impact “use of class time” on rubric)
Science:
In class: Finished parts of the earth picture with facts for each layer. Video with Bill Nye on the three theories of how the earth moves.
Assignment: Come in, watch the video, finish your facts on your parts picture.
Journal: No entry
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Thursday - April 22nd
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 22, 2010
NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing is next week April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast.
ALGEBRA
In class: Assignments were handed in today and students took the Ch 10 quiz.
Assignment: Read page 597-599 complete exercises 1-7 on page 600.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed surface area formulas in preparation for the assessment.
Assignment: Finish making corrections in the packet and be ready to hand it in before the assessment over surface area.
English
Bell Work: Students checked rough drafts for a grade.
In Class: Students worked on writing revising and editing paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. Typing requirements were given. We continued watching the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: list some aspects of African American culture. Students worked on Quilt project.
Assignment: Quilt projects due tomorrow!!!
Science:
In class: We recorded assessment grades and completed Journal #46. Students watched a video on the parts of the Earth and colored in a worksheet on the individual layers. We will start characteristics tomorrow.
Assignment: Come in, watch the video, and color in the sheet.
Journal: #46
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NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing is next week April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast.
ALGEBRA
In class: Assignments were handed in today and students took the Ch 10 quiz.
Assignment: Read page 597-599 complete exercises 1-7 on page 600.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed surface area formulas in preparation for the assessment.
Assignment: Finish making corrections in the packet and be ready to hand it in before the assessment over surface area.
English
Bell Work: Students checked rough drafts for a grade.
In Class: Students worked on writing revising and editing paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. Typing requirements were given. We continued watching the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: list some aspects of African American culture. Students worked on Quilt project.
Assignment: Quilt projects due tomorrow!!!
Science:
In class: We recorded assessment grades and completed Journal #46. Students watched a video on the parts of the Earth and colored in a worksheet on the individual layers. We will start characteristics tomorrow.
Assignment: Come in, watch the video, and color in the sheet.
Journal: #46
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wed. - April 21st
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 21, 2010
NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing is next week April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast.
ALGEBRA
In class: Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday before the quiz.
Assignment: Study for the quiz, make corrections on the assignments. Be able to classify polynomials by the number of terms and the degree, be able to add, subtract and multiply polynomials and be able to find the perimeter and area of basic polygons using polynomials.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed surface area formulas and answered questions from worksheet 9-5. Students copied the answers to the Review worksheet onto their assignment to check their work.
Assignment: Complete one of each of the following: rectangular prism, cube, cylinder, square pyramid, and cone on the first page of the review worksheet. Everyone needs to complete the story problems on the back. Have the Surface Area Review worksheet completed for Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students checked body paragraphs
In Class: Students worked on writing conclusion paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. We discussed structure and wrote in class. We continued watching the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: Rough drafts (all five paragraphs) will be checked for a graded Thursday. 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Describe the importance of family for slaves. List leisure activities that slaves were allowed to participate. Explain the importance of religion and church for slaves.
Assignment: Students continued working on their quilt projects.
Science:
In class: New lab partners were chosen. We recorded grades and updated grade sheets. We did a graffiti activity on the dynamic earth and its actions. 3 videos were watched on earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.
Assignment: Come in and watch the videos. It will take 12 minutes.
Journal: No entry
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NAME___________________________________
MAPS testing is next week April 27-29 during 2nd and 3rd periods. Get a good nights rest and remember to eat breakfast.
ALGEBRA
In class: Organized assignments to be handed in on Thursday before the quiz.
Assignment: Study for the quiz, make corrections on the assignments. Be able to classify polynomials by the number of terms and the degree, be able to add, subtract and multiply polynomials and be able to find the perimeter and area of basic polygons using polynomials.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed surface area formulas and answered questions from worksheet 9-5. Students copied the answers to the Review worksheet onto their assignment to check their work.
Assignment: Complete one of each of the following: rectangular prism, cube, cylinder, square pyramid, and cone on the first page of the review worksheet. Everyone needs to complete the story problems on the back. Have the Surface Area Review worksheet completed for Thursday.
English
Bell Work: Students checked body paragraphs
In Class: Students worked on writing conclusion paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. We discussed structure and wrote in class. We continued watching the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: Rough drafts (all five paragraphs) will be checked for a graded Thursday. 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Describe the importance of family for slaves. List leisure activities that slaves were allowed to participate. Explain the importance of religion and church for slaves.
Assignment: Students continued working on their quilt projects.
Science:
In class: New lab partners were chosen. We recorded grades and updated grade sheets. We did a graffiti activity on the dynamic earth and its actions. 3 videos were watched on earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.
Assignment: Come in and watch the videos. It will take 12 minutes.
Journal: No entry
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 20th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 20, 2010
NAME___________________________________
Mrs. West’s math classes will report to Room 119 for the NeSA-Math assessment on Monday and Tuesday ( April 19-20).
ALGEBRA
In class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42 due Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Have the Practice worksheet 9-5 completed for Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students checked pre-writing and introductions.
In Class: Students worked on writing body paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. We discussed structure and began writing in class. We started the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: List the methods slave masters controlled their slaves. List the methods slaves rebelled against their master (Overt & Covert).
Assignment: Students began working on their quilt projects.
Science:
In class: Review sheet and practice assessment were handed in. Assessment on soils, weathering and erosion was taken.
Assignment: Review sheet and practice assessment to hand in. Assessment to take.
Journal: No entry – We reviewed for the test.
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NAME___________________________________
Mrs. West’s math classes will report to Room 119 for the NeSA-Math assessment on Monday and Tuesday ( April 19-20).
ALGEBRA
In class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42 due Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Have the Practice worksheet 9-5 completed for Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students checked pre-writing and introductions.
In Class: Students worked on writing body paragraphs for their five-paragraph essays. We discussed structure and began writing in class. We started the Anne Frank DVD.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: List the methods slave masters controlled their slaves. List the methods slaves rebelled against their master (Overt & Covert).
Assignment: Students began working on their quilt projects.
Science:
In class: Review sheet and practice assessment were handed in. Assessment on soils, weathering and erosion was taken.
Assignment: Review sheet and practice assessment to hand in. Assessment to take.
Journal: No entry – We reviewed for the test.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday - April 19th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 19, 2010
NAME___________________________________
Mrs. West’s math classes will report to Room 119 for the NeSA-Math assessment on Monday and Tuesday ( April 19-20).
ALGEBRA
In class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42 due Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Have the Practice worksheet 9-5 completed for Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners today.
In Class: Students were given packets for 5-paragraph Anne Frank essay. We worked on pre-writing and introductions today.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Describe the typical work-day for field slaves. Describe the living conditions (home, food, clothing) of slaves. (Covered sections 20.3 -20.5 in the textbook)
Assignment: Students were given rubric for the Slave Quilt project. Read over the rubric… bring any questions to class.
Science:
In class: We reviewed for the assessment on weathering, erosion, and soils that will be given on Tuesday. Work on your practice assessment and study the parts you are not familiar with.
Assignment: Review sheet and practice assessment will be picked up for points.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. #45 to do. See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
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NAME___________________________________
Mrs. West’s math classes will report to Room 119 for the NeSA-Math assessment on Monday and Tuesday ( April 19-20).
ALGEBRA
In class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42 due Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Students took the NeSA –Math assessment Monday and Tuesday.
Assignment: Have the Practice worksheet 9-5 completed for Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners today.
In Class: Students were given packets for 5-paragraph Anne Frank essay. We worked on pre-writing and introductions today.
Assignment: 5-paragraph essays due April 26. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Describe the typical work-day for field slaves. Describe the living conditions (home, food, clothing) of slaves. (Covered sections 20.3 -20.5 in the textbook)
Assignment: Students were given rubric for the Slave Quilt project. Read over the rubric… bring any questions to class.
Science:
In class: We reviewed for the assessment on weathering, erosion, and soils that will be given on Tuesday. Work on your practice assessment and study the parts you are not familiar with.
Assignment: Review sheet and practice assessment will be picked up for points.
Journal: Fill out your planner for the week. #45 to do. See attached sheet.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday - April 16th
Mrs. West’s math classes will report to Room 119 for the NeSA-Math assessment on Monday and Tuesday ( April 19-20).
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued to practice the FOIL method for multiplying binomials.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42 due Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the NeSA-Math practice test. Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed surface area.
Assignment: Students worked on Practice worksheet 9-5 which is due on Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Test instructions were given.
In Class: Holocaust/Anne Frank test taken today. Come in and get your taken.
Assignment: Holocaust/Anne Frank test to take. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the difference between slaves and free blacks. And, Describe life for free blacks in the North and South.
Assignment: Catch Up… if needed
Science:
In class: Today we started reviewing for our assessment on weathering and erosion which will be on Tuesday. Keep working on your review sheets. Cupcake Geology was done today to simulate finding information from areas we cannot see. Come in and do the lab.
Assignment: Review sheet to finish. Lab to make up.
Journal: No journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
ALGEBRA
In class: Continued to practice the FOIL method for multiplying binomials.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42 due Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Reviewed the NeSA-Math practice test. Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed surface area.
Assignment: Students worked on Practice worksheet 9-5 which is due on Wednesday.
English
Bell Work: Test instructions were given.
In Class: Holocaust/Anne Frank test taken today. Come in and get your taken.
Assignment: Holocaust/Anne Frank test to take. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to: Explain the difference between slaves and free blacks. And, Describe life for free blacks in the North and South.
Assignment: Catch Up… if needed
Science:
In class: Today we started reviewing for our assessment on weathering and erosion which will be on Tuesday. Keep working on your review sheets. Cupcake Geology was done today to simulate finding information from areas we cannot see. Come in and do the lab.
Assignment: Review sheet to finish. Lab to make up.
Journal: No journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday - April 15th
ALGEBRA
In class: Introduced the FOIL method for multiplying binomials.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of a cone. Introduced the surface area of a sphere. Returned and recorded the assignment packet grades in class.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 9-4B
English
Bell Work: Students discussed test for tomorrow.
In Class: Students did a Think Dot activity about the Holocaust. We reviewed for our Holocaust/Anne Frank test.
Assignment: Holocaust/Anne Frank test Friday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Watched video about slavery and previewed Chapter 20.
Assignment: None.
Science:
In class: Students filled out a worksheet on Soil Erosion. We watched a PowerPoint on the importance of soil and conservation.
Assignment: Students were given the review sheet for their assessment next Tuesday. That needs to be completed before they come to class for the assessment.
Journal: No journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Introduced the FOIL method for multiplying binomials.
Assignment: Page 593, 15-42.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of a cone. Introduced the surface area of a sphere. Returned and recorded the assignment packet grades in class.
Assignment: Complete Practice worksheet 9-4B
English
Bell Work: Students discussed test for tomorrow.
In Class: Students did a Think Dot activity about the Holocaust. We reviewed for our Holocaust/Anne Frank test.
Assignment: Holocaust/Anne Frank test Friday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Watched video about slavery and previewed Chapter 20.
Assignment: None.
Science:
In class: Students filled out a worksheet on Soil Erosion. We watched a PowerPoint on the importance of soil and conservation.
Assignment: Students were given the review sheet for their assessment next Tuesday. That needs to be completed before they come to class for the assessment.
Journal: No journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wed. - April 14th
ALGEBRA
In class: Students handed in the take home test and assignment packet. Introduced polynomials and found the sums and differences.
Assignment: Page 587, 19-35 odd.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of square pyramid. Introduced the surface area of a cone. Recorded the surface area formula for a cone on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class.
Assignment: Complete page 456, exercises 10-15,17-18, 20
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners.
In Class: Students received review sheet for test. We organized our notes and began our review for test. Students started jigsaw presentations.
Assignment: Holocaust/Anne Frank test Friday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Turned in Chapter 19 Study Guide and took Chapter 19 Test.
Assignment: None.
Science:
In class: A guest speaker, Mr. Hanson, came and spoke to the class about soil erosion and conservation.
Assignment: Students need to make sure that their soil profile is colored for class.
Journal: No journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Students handed in the take home test and assignment packet. Introduced polynomials and found the sums and differences.
Assignment: Page 587, 19-35 odd.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of square pyramid. Introduced the surface area of a cone. Recorded the surface area formula for a cone on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class.
Assignment: Complete page 456, exercises 10-15,17-18, 20
English
Bell Work: Students filled out planners.
In Class: Students received review sheet for test. We organized our notes and began our review for test. Students started jigsaw presentations.
Assignment: Holocaust/Anne Frank test Friday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Turned in Chapter 19 Study Guide and took Chapter 19 Test.
Assignment: None.
Science:
In class: A guest speaker, Mr. Hanson, came and spoke to the class about soil erosion and conservation.
Assignment: Students need to make sure that their soil profile is colored for class.
Journal: No journal.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13th
ALGEBRA
In class: Students handed in the take home test and assignment packet. Introduced polynomials and found the sums and differences.
Assignment: Page 580, 19-61 every third problem, 63-66.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of a of 3-D shapes. Introduced the surface area of a square pyramid. Reviewed the formulas for surface area on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class.
Assignment: Complete page 455, exercises 1-9,16.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the NE-SAR test today.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Did “Graffiti Boards” comparing and contrasting the North and the South.
Assignment: Ch. 19 Study Guide due tomorrow. Chapter 19 Test tomorrow.
Science:
In class: A review was done on the types of weathering and their forces. We took notes on the soil profile and colored a picture of the layers.
Assignment: Have your questions ready for our speaker. Finish coloring your soil profile picture. You will need to come in for the notes.
Journal: #44. See attached sheet.
In class: Students handed in the take home test and assignment packet. Introduced polynomials and found the sums and differences.
Assignment: Page 580, 19-61 every third problem, 63-66.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of a of 3-D shapes. Introduced the surface area of a square pyramid. Reviewed the formulas for surface area on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class.
Assignment: Complete page 455, exercises 1-9,16.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the NE-SAR test today.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Did “Graffiti Boards” comparing and contrasting the North and the South.
Assignment: Ch. 19 Study Guide due tomorrow. Chapter 19 Test tomorrow.
Science:
In class: A review was done on the types of weathering and their forces. We took notes on the soil profile and colored a picture of the layers.
Assignment: Have your questions ready for our speaker. Finish coloring your soil profile picture. You will need to come in for the notes.
Journal: #44. See attached sheet.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday - April 12th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 12, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Went over the review in class. Students finished organizing assignments.
Assignment: Complete the take home test for chapter 9 and return it on Tuesday with the packet corrections.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of a of 3-D. Reviewed the formulas for surface area on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class
Assignment: Complete practice Worksheet 9-4A
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the NE-SAR test today.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to compare and contrast the preferred types of transportation of the North and South. Students worked on/completed the Ch. 19 Geography Challenge (ws that uses p. 262-263 of textbook) and were given a study guide for the test on Wed.
Assignment: Complete Geo Challenge (Due Tue.), Ch. 19 Study Guide (Due Wed.) Chapter 19 Test (Wed.)
Science:
In class: Nebraska soils maps were gone over. Questions were answered and the map was handed in. Notes were taken on the sediments that make up soil. Get the notes. Get your questions ready for the speaker on Wednesday.
Assignment: Think about soil conservation, soil erosion, and soil formation questions you could ask our speaker.
Journal: #43. Come in and use the pictures to get this entry done.
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: Went over the review in class. Students finished organizing assignments.
Assignment: Complete the take home test for chapter 9 and return it on Tuesday with the packet corrections.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and reviewed the surface area of a of 3-D. Reviewed the formulas for surface area on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class
Assignment: Complete practice Worksheet 9-4A
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students took the NE-SAR test today.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to compare and contrast the preferred types of transportation of the North and South. Students worked on/completed the Ch. 19 Geography Challenge (ws that uses p. 262-263 of textbook) and were given a study guide for the test on Wed.
Assignment: Complete Geo Challenge (Due Tue.), Ch. 19 Study Guide (Due Wed.) Chapter 19 Test (Wed.)
Science:
In class: Nebraska soils maps were gone over. Questions were answered and the map was handed in. Notes were taken on the sediments that make up soil. Get the notes. Get your questions ready for the speaker on Wednesday.
Assignment: Think about soil conservation, soil erosion, and soil formation questions you could ask our speaker.
Journal: #43. Come in and use the pictures to get this entry done.
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
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday - April 9th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 9, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed chapter 9, organized assignments for the test on Monday.
Assignment: Fix your mistakes on Page 562-563 (1-13, 18-20, 24-26), complete the review worksheet, and study for the test.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and introduced the surface area of a cylinder. Wrote the formulas for surface area on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class
Assignment: Page 451-452 exercises 1, 11, 14-15. Be sure to give a formula, substitution, and the answer labeled in square units.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students read “Secret Annexe Residents Live and Die” and did a jigsaw activity in groups. They will present their information on Wednesday.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. We handed in review packet today. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to compare and contrast the economies of the North and South and list effects of the Industrial Revolution. Students completed comparison/contrast notes sheet of economy and society.
Assignment: Nada
Science:
In class: We read in the book page 190-192. We defined soil and talked about types of soil. The types of soil were discussed and we wrote down some definitions on the Nebraska map.
Assignment: Color in your map of Nebraska Soils. Answer the questions on the back.
Journal: 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: Reviewed chapter 9, organized assignments for the test on Monday.
Assignment: Fix your mistakes on Page 562-563 (1-13, 18-20, 24-26), complete the review worksheet, and study for the test.
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and introduced the surface area of a cylinder. Wrote the formulas for surface area on the yellow sheet and started the assignment in class
Assignment: Page 451-452 exercises 1, 11, 14-15. Be sure to give a formula, substitution, and the answer labeled in square units.
English
Bell Work: None.
In Class: Students read “Secret Annexe Residents Live and Die” and did a jigsaw activity in groups. They will present their information on Wednesday.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. We handed in review packet today. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to compare and contrast the economies of the North and South and list effects of the Industrial Revolution. Students completed comparison/contrast notes sheet of economy and society.
Assignment: Nada
Science:
In class: We read in the book page 190-192. We defined soil and talked about types of soil. The types of soil were discussed and we wrote down some definitions on the Nebraska map.
Assignment: Color in your map of Nebraska Soils. Answer the questions on the back.
Journal: 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
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday - April 8th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 8, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed graphing of quadratic inequalities.
Assignment: Page 562-563 (1-13, 18-20, 24-26)
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and introduced the circumference and are of circles.
Assignment: Complete both sides of Worksheet 8-10. Be sure to give a formula, substitution, and the answer labeled in square units.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for the NE-SAR test and discussed AR points.
In Class: Students read Act 2, scenes 4-5. Students worked in groups on the review packet.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Finish reading Anne Frank play and do review packet. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to compare and contrast the economies of the North and South.
Assignment: Green Worksheet- Vocabulary and Review Questions
Science:
In class: We went over our take home tests and grade averages. We did a sediment lab and talked about the formation of soil.
Assignment: Make sure your weathering handout is highlighted. Come in and do the lab we did today.
Journal: #42 - 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: Reviewed graphing of quadratic inequalities.
Assignment: Page 562-563 (1-13, 18-20, 24-26)
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and introduced the circumference and are of circles.
Assignment: Complete both sides of Worksheet 8-10. Be sure to give a formula, substitution, and the answer labeled in square units.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for the NE-SAR test and discussed AR points.
In Class: Students read Act 2, scenes 4-5. Students worked in groups on the review packet.
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Finish reading Anne Frank play and do review packet. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to compare and contrast the economies of the North and South.
Assignment: Green Worksheet- Vocabulary and Review Questions
Science:
In class: We went over our take home tests and grade averages. We did a sediment lab and talked about the formation of soil.
Assignment: Make sure your weathering handout is highlighted. Come in and do the lab we did today.
Journal: #42 - 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
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wed. - April 7th
ALGEBRA
In class: Reviewed the vertical motion model, introduced graphing of quadratic inequalities.
Assignment: Worksheet 9-7 exercises 1-6
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and worked together on today’s surface area assignment.
Assignment: Page 451-452, 2-10 even, 12-13 Be sure to give a formula, substitution, and the answer labeled in square units.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for the NE-SAR test.
In Class: Students read Act 2, scenes 3-4 (pages 855-8-866).
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Read Anne Frank (see above) if you were absent. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to describe the society of the North and the South. Students completed a prediction sheet and read the corresponding sections in the textbook.
Assignment: Nada
Science:
In class: We reviewed weathering and erosion with a short sugar cube lab. You will need to come in and do the lab. We did out April constellation for the month. Sheets are attached. Take home tests were handed in. Yours will be due on your return. Turn in your rock family data sheets and your notes for the rock families to be graded.
Assignment: Come in and do the lab. Fill out your constellation sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
In class: Reviewed the vertical motion model, introduced graphing of quadratic inequalities.
Assignment: Worksheet 9-7 exercises 1-6
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Went over yesterday’s assignment together and worked together on today’s surface area assignment.
Assignment: Page 451-452, 2-10 even, 12-13 Be sure to give a formula, substitution, and the answer labeled in square units.
English
Bell Work: Students reviewed procedures for the NE-SAR test.
In Class: Students read Act 2, scenes 3-4 (pages 855-8-866).
Assignment: NE-SAR test on Monday and Tuesday. Read Anne Frank (see above) if you were absent. Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to describe the society of the North and the South. Students completed a prediction sheet and read the corresponding sections in the textbook.
Assignment: Nada
Science:
In class: We reviewed weathering and erosion with a short sugar cube lab. You will need to come in and do the lab. We did out April constellation for the month. Sheets are attached. Take home tests were handed in. Yours will be due on your return. Turn in your rock family data sheets and your notes for the rock families to be graded.
Assignment: Come in and do the lab. Fill out your constellation sheet.
Journal: See attached sheet.
YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 6th
Team 8-4 Assignments DATE: April 6, 2010
NAME___________________________________
ALGEBRA
In class: Vertical motion model on pg 535 -- note formula – solve using quadratic formula
Assignment: pg. 537 71 - 83
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Surface area – cut out net diagram and fold on the bold lines to form 3-D polygon – answer questions on white worksheet – keep in envelope for further reference
Assignment: Find total surface area of 3-D polygons you have put together 1- 5 -- keep in envelope for further reference
English
Bell Work: Write weekly assignments.
In Class: Students read Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 (pages 835-855). Finish reading as homework what wasn’t read in class.
Assignment: Read Anne Frank (see above). Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to list the natural features of the North and South and describe their general climates. Students completed a Venn Diagram for notes.
Assignment: Nada
Science:
In class: We watched a Weathering and Erosion video. Students filled out the planner and answered questions in their journal. We worked on a worksheet in class and reading that went a long with it.
Assignment: TAKE HOME TEST DUE WEDNESDAY! Worksheet from video needs to be completely filled in.
Journal: 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: Vertical motion model on pg 535 -- note formula – solve using quadratic formula
Assignment: pg. 537 71 - 83
Pre-Algebra
In Class: Surface area – cut out net diagram and fold on the bold lines to form 3-D polygon – answer questions on white worksheet – keep in envelope for further reference
Assignment: Find total surface area of 3-D polygons you have put together 1- 5 -- keep in envelope for further reference
English
Bell Work: Write weekly assignments.
In Class: Students read Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 (pages 835-855). Finish reading as homework what wasn’t read in class.
Assignment: Read Anne Frank (see above). Read AR books for 4th term points; book points are due in May.
The HISTORY Experience
In Class: Students should be able to list the natural features of the North and South and describe their general climates. Students completed a Venn Diagram for notes.
Assignment: Nada
Science:
In class: We watched a Weathering and Erosion video. Students filled out the planner and answered questions in their journal. We worked on a worksheet in class and reading that went a long with it.
Assignment: TAKE HOME TEST DUE WEDNESDAY! Worksheet from video needs to be completely filled in.
Journal: 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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