One's own thought is one's world. What a person thinks is what he becomes.
Maitri Upanishads

Language Arts: Today we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of varying levels of intelligence. We also began reading our next short story, "Flowers for Algernon".

HW: None; Expository Essays were due TODAY

Math 8: Today we corrected "Combining Like Terms" HW. Jeopardy review on integer rules and algebraic expressions (including 1 and 2 step equations)

HW: None

Algebra: Today we finished group walk-a-thon posters in class and briefly discussed finding patterns between tables, graphs and equations when defining if a linear relationship is present

HW: No new HW, transfer any HW/notes to math spiral if not done already.

Social Studies: Today we played a game to help practice and review for the US Physical Map test next Tuesday, Nov. 8.

HW: Please bring a book, 2 pencils with an eraser, and a calculator to social studies Tuesday and Wednesday for the ACT test (non-Cognitive for all students will happen in Soc St and Cognitive testing will happen with all students in their 6th period classroom).

Science: Today we watched "Frankenweenie" by Tim Burton. We applied the components of Science Inquiry and wrote a hypothesis.

HW: Finish worksheet if not done in class. Here is the worksheet.