Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes.
Benjamin Disraeli
Language Arts: Today we had some time to complete our summaries of our non-fiction (science) text. We also began viewing the "Anne Frank" movie.
HW: Complete STEMS, notes, and the summary based on the science text. Paper copies of the text were made available to students. This is due tomorrow. If homework is not completed, students will not be allowed to watch the movie tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we had our first opportunity to assess on Scatter Plots: finding Line of Best Fit, and an equation for the LBF, as well as being able to use the equation to predict the future and learn about the past.
HW: no HW
Algebra: Today we reviewed measures of center (Mean, Median Mode and Range)and began looking more specifically at data that can be inferred from these measures. Including measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion
HW: worksheet 13.6, pg. 206-07 (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we started in the library for all core classes except period 8. It was a bit of a slow start. We will be in the library for the next four days so kids can be gathering information on their president.
HW: practice presidents for Thursday's test on #22-44
Science: Today we learned how bell curves show the normal distribution of a trait by graphing hand span data.
HW: Finish worksheet from today, and finish the other two graphs if not turned in yet.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
No one ever excused his way to success.
Dave Del Dotto
Language Arts:Today we reviewed how to take effective notes and how to write a summary using our science textbooks as an informational/non-fiction text.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we reviewed and corrected HW from over the weekend (TMM, pg 34, A-D). Student were given a review packet to use to study for quiz on Scatter Plots, finding Line of Best Fit, and an equation for the LBF, as well as being able to use the equation to predict the future and learn about the past.
HW: Complete Line of Best fit worksheet as a study guide
Algebra: Today we went over the outline for our survey project. Students worked within their groups to finalize their topic and survey questions before actually taking the data. Students have been given the week to complete their surveys as a group, they have been told to do so in their free time (i.e. lunch, before/after school, on the bus, passing time, during "free time" in class, etc.).
HW: Group Survey Outline completed, as well as individual copy (keep for yourself)
Social Studies: Today we spent the period going over the expectations for the President Research paper. Students were notified that the majority of the paper will need to be completed at home. We will spend the next five days in the library gathering information for the paper. However, after the initial week of research, the paper will need to be worked on at home. Due date to come.
HW: study presidents for Thursday's test on #22-44
Science: Today we learned about Bell Curves and "within normal limits" and took our hand span measurements. After that, we finished our labs from Thursday. We also got an additional graph to help raise our grades.
HW: Finish graphs and questions.
Dave Del Dotto
Language Arts:Today we reviewed how to take effective notes and how to write a summary using our science textbooks as an informational/non-fiction text.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we reviewed and corrected HW from over the weekend (TMM, pg 34, A-D). Student were given a review packet to use to study for quiz on Scatter Plots, finding Line of Best Fit, and an equation for the LBF, as well as being able to use the equation to predict the future and learn about the past.
HW: Complete Line of Best fit worksheet as a study guide
Algebra: Today we went over the outline for our survey project. Students worked within their groups to finalize their topic and survey questions before actually taking the data. Students have been given the week to complete their surveys as a group, they have been told to do so in their free time (i.e. lunch, before/after school, on the bus, passing time, during "free time" in class, etc.).
HW: Group Survey Outline completed, as well as individual copy (keep for yourself)
Social Studies: Today we spent the period going over the expectations for the President Research paper. Students were notified that the majority of the paper will need to be completed at home. We will spend the next five days in the library gathering information for the paper. However, after the initial week of research, the paper will need to be worked on at home. Due date to come.
HW: study presidents for Thursday's test on #22-44
Science: Today we learned about Bell Curves and "within normal limits" and took our hand span measurements. After that, we finished our labs from Thursday. We also got an additional graph to help raise our grades.
HW: Finish graphs and questions.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
People are more easily led than driven.
David Harold Fink
Language Arts: Today we continued work that students began in science and practiced note-taking on an informational (science) text. Students who did not finish their Anne Frank Final Test also had a chance to continue working on it.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we continued looking at scatter plots and predicting data, worked on HW assignment in class. Students also had the option to finish any missing work. We finished the period with a mock quiz on scatter plots.
HW: TMM, pg 34, #4 A-D
Algebra: Today we explored possible survey topics as a class. Table groups chose 1 topic which they wanted to survey at Meadow Park. Groups chose a sampling method, specific sampling group (boys/girls, grade level, by hall, staff/student), and how many people they wanted to survey. After choosing these parameters, the students created 5 possible survey questions (3 without bias, 2 with bias)
HW: within your group, have your survey questions, sampling method and population ready for Monday.
Social Studies: Today we took the assessment on Article II & III of the Constitution.
HW: Study presidents 22-44.
Science: Today we used Skittles™ to simulate a radioactive isotope decaying into a stable element. This is to help us understand the concept of half-life.
HW: Nah...it's a three day weekend...
David Harold Fink
Language Arts: Today we continued work that students began in science and practiced note-taking on an informational (science) text. Students who did not finish their Anne Frank Final Test also had a chance to continue working on it.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we continued looking at scatter plots and predicting data, worked on HW assignment in class. Students also had the option to finish any missing work. We finished the period with a mock quiz on scatter plots.
HW: TMM, pg 34, #4 A-D
Algebra: Today we explored possible survey topics as a class. Table groups chose 1 topic which they wanted to survey at Meadow Park. Groups chose a sampling method, specific sampling group (boys/girls, grade level, by hall, staff/student), and how many people they wanted to survey. After choosing these parameters, the students created 5 possible survey questions (3 without bias, 2 with bias)
HW: within your group, have your survey questions, sampling method and population ready for Monday.
Social Studies: Today we took the assessment on Article II & III of the Constitution.
HW: Study presidents 22-44.
Science: Today we used Skittles™ to simulate a radioactive isotope decaying into a stable element. This is to help us understand the concept of half-life.
HW: Nah...it's a three day weekend...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true either is true or becomes true.
John Lilly
Language Arts: Today we continued our Anne Frank final test by completing a second reading response in which students needed to analyze a dynamic and a static character.
HW: The final day to turn in "Connections" that were due last week or to submit a re-do of the first connection opportunity is tomorrow. This is the last assignment that will go into the grade book for progress reports.
Math 8: Today we finished Tennis Ball Lab, collected data, identified variables, created table, graph, equation and story
HW: Table graph, equation and story from Lab
Algebra: Today we After a discussion on the U.S. census, identifying the sampling methods and questions addressed. Students were asked to come up with a topic of which to survey a sample population (as a table group). They are to identify a sampling method and come up with 2 unbiased survey questions and 1 biased question.
HW: No HW
Social Studies: Today we learned about the Judicial Branch and took a few notes. Then we discussed what would be on the assessment tomorrow, i.e. Article II and III and How a Bill Becomes a Law and Checks and Balances flowchart. Students were given one note card for notes. They may use both sides; must be hand written.
HW: Complete note card for assessment.
Science: Today we reviewed some vocabulary regarding absolute dating. We then did a mini-lab where we found the limits of Carbon-14 dating.
HW: None
John Lilly
Language Arts: Today we continued our Anne Frank final test by completing a second reading response in which students needed to analyze a dynamic and a static character.
HW: The final day to turn in "Connections" that were due last week or to submit a re-do of the first connection opportunity is tomorrow. This is the last assignment that will go into the grade book for progress reports.
Math 8: Today we finished Tennis Ball Lab, collected data, identified variables, created table, graph, equation and story
HW: Table graph, equation and story from Lab
Algebra: Today we After a discussion on the U.S. census, identifying the sampling methods and questions addressed. Students were asked to come up with a topic of which to survey a sample population (as a table group). They are to identify a sampling method and come up with 2 unbiased survey questions and 1 biased question.
HW: No HW
Social Studies: Today we learned about the Judicial Branch and took a few notes. Then we discussed what would be on the assessment tomorrow, i.e. Article II and III and How a Bill Becomes a Law and Checks and Balances flowchart. Students were given one note card for notes. They may use both sides; must be hand written.
HW: Complete note card for assessment.
Science: Today we reviewed some vocabulary regarding absolute dating. We then did a mini-lab where we found the limits of Carbon-14 dating.
HW: None
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.
Frank A. Clark
Language Arts: Today we began taking a final exam on the Anne Frank play. The first portion of the test checks for students' general understanding of the play.
HW: The last day the connection that was due last week and the make-up connection opportunity can be turned in is this Thursday, 1/26.
Math 8: Today we worked on writing equations for Line of Best Fit within a scatter plot. Reviewed HW (problem 2.1 A & B) as a class and began Bouncing Tennis Ball lab.
HW: Graph the data collected in Lab today,: have appropriate title and scaling, define variables, plot points, find Line of Best Fit, make an equation.
Algebra: Today we reviewed HW and discussed how to identify bias in a sampling group and in survey questions.
HW: Finish worksheet 13.5 (pg 205), #s 7-11
Social Studies: Today we completed notes on the Executive Branch.
HW: Study presidents and review notes. Quiz on Thursday!
Science: Today was a loooong day as we discussed radioactive decay.
HW: None
Frank A. Clark
Language Arts: Today we began taking a final exam on the Anne Frank play. The first portion of the test checks for students' general understanding of the play.
HW: The last day the connection that was due last week and the make-up connection opportunity can be turned in is this Thursday, 1/26.
Math 8: Today we worked on writing equations for Line of Best Fit within a scatter plot. Reviewed HW (problem 2.1 A & B) as a class and began Bouncing Tennis Ball lab.
HW: Graph the data collected in Lab today,: have appropriate title and scaling, define variables, plot points, find Line of Best Fit, make an equation.
Algebra: Today we reviewed HW and discussed how to identify bias in a sampling group and in survey questions.
HW: Finish worksheet 13.5 (pg 205), #s 7-11
Social Studies: Today we completed notes on the Executive Branch.
HW: Study presidents and review notes. Quiz on Thursday!
Science: Today was a loooong day as we discussed radioactive decay.
HW: None
Monday, January 23, 2012
If you see an animal and you can't tell if it's a skunk or a cat, here's a good saying to help: Black-and white, stinks all right. Tabby-colored, likes a fella.
Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
Language Arts: Today we reviewed our previous reading responses in preparation for our next character analysis opportunity. Students presented on examples of reading responses and the class discussed how to keep their analysis accurate and focused on a significant character trait.
HW: Make sure your character notes are up to date! You will need to turn them in tomorrow AND you will need them for analyzing characters in the Anne Frank Play test.
Math 8: Today we reviewed and turned in problems 1.3 A & B (TMM pg 10 -11). Began looking at "Line of Best Fit" in linear models to make predictions and analyze data.
HW: TMM, pg, 24-26, Problem 2.1 A & B
Algebra: Today we started with brief review of Pythagorean Theorem worksheet given as HW over the weekend as well as reviewed/corrected Scatter Plot Quiz from Friday. Finished the period discussing how to analyze surveys and identify any bias that may be present (pg 871-72 in MDL).
HW: Practice 13.5 worksheet, #1-6
Social Studies: Today we looked at how the Federal Gov't balances its powers. We filled in a chart along with our discussion. Then we began notes on the Executive Branch.
HW: Review chart on Checks and Balances and study president's #22-44, assessment Feb.2
Science: Today we learned about an atom's nucleus and discovered how the nucleus helps us to determine absolute age.
HW: None, unless you didn't finish your stratigraphy worksheet from Friday.
Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
Language Arts: Today we reviewed our previous reading responses in preparation for our next character analysis opportunity. Students presented on examples of reading responses and the class discussed how to keep their analysis accurate and focused on a significant character trait.
HW: Make sure your character notes are up to date! You will need to turn them in tomorrow AND you will need them for analyzing characters in the Anne Frank Play test.
Math 8: Today we reviewed and turned in problems 1.3 A & B (TMM pg 10 -11). Began looking at "Line of Best Fit" in linear models to make predictions and analyze data.
HW: TMM, pg, 24-26, Problem 2.1 A & B
Algebra: Today we started with brief review of Pythagorean Theorem worksheet given as HW over the weekend as well as reviewed/corrected Scatter Plot Quiz from Friday. Finished the period discussing how to analyze surveys and identify any bias that may be present (pg 871-72 in MDL).
HW: Practice 13.5 worksheet, #1-6
Social Studies: Today we looked at how the Federal Gov't balances its powers. We filled in a chart along with our discussion. Then we began notes on the Executive Branch.
HW: Review chart on Checks and Balances and study president's #22-44, assessment Feb.2
Science: Today we learned about an atom's nucleus and discovered how the nucleus helps us to determine absolute age.
HW: None, unless you didn't finish your stratigraphy worksheet from Friday.
Friday, January 20, 2012
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.
Gandhi
Language Arts: Today we finished our reading of the Anne Frank play. Students had time to collect concrete details (text evidence) on their notes sheet that is to help them determine whether a character is static or dynamic.
HW: Students were given an article they are to read and make a text-to-text connect with. This connection is due by next Thursday.
Math 8: Today we reviewed data from our labs last week, analyzing bridge thickness (and bridge length) vs the breaking weight.
HW: TMM, pg 11, problem 1.3B
Algebra: Today we took had our first opportunity to meet LT 12, "I can display and describe two variable data" using data to graph scatter plots, find the line of best fit, identify an equation that models the LBF, and analyze what the data represents.
HW: Pythagorean Theorem Review worksheet (double sided)
Social Studies: Today we viewed a video on the presidency and the details to the job at hand. Students took notes and it was discussed as the movie was viewed.
HW: none
Science: Today we found the relative age of rock layers, and looked at unconformities and where they fit in age-wise.
HW: Finish worksheet if not finished in class.
Gandhi
Language Arts: Today we finished our reading of the Anne Frank play. Students had time to collect concrete details (text evidence) on their notes sheet that is to help them determine whether a character is static or dynamic.
HW: Students were given an article they are to read and make a text-to-text connect with. This connection is due by next Thursday.
Math 8: Today we reviewed data from our labs last week, analyzing bridge thickness (and bridge length) vs the breaking weight.
HW: TMM, pg 11, problem 1.3B
Algebra: Today we took had our first opportunity to meet LT 12, "I can display and describe two variable data" using data to graph scatter plots, find the line of best fit, identify an equation that models the LBF, and analyze what the data represents.
HW: Pythagorean Theorem Review worksheet (double sided)
Social Studies: Today we viewed a video on the presidency and the details to the job at hand. Students took notes and it was discussed as the movie was viewed.
HW: none
Science: Today we found the relative age of rock layers, and looked at unconformities and where they fit in age-wise.
HW: Finish worksheet if not finished in class.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Success is not to be pursued. It is to be attracted by the person you become.
Jim Rohn
Language Arts: Today we expanded our understanding of character analysis by discussing whether particular characters are static or dynamic. We also read through Act 2, Scene 3.
HW: None
*The last day you can turn in Reading Response 1 (which was due last Friday) is TOMORROW. If it's not in by tomorrow, students will lose this opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency.
Math 8: Today we completed warm up #6 and reviewed worksheet on mean, median, mode and range as a class. Had the rest of class to start HW
HW: TMM pg. 10-11 Problem 1.3 A
Algebra: Today we began warm up #9 (review of mean, median, mode, & range) and went over HW from Wednesday. Class was given 25 minutes to work on missing assignments, or tonight's HW if caught up.
HW: Quiz tomorrow, study practice worksheet 5.6, #s 10 & 11 (try one with a graphing calculator if possible)
Social Studies: Today we took the president's assessment on the first 21 presidents. The next assessment on them is Feb. 2 and will be the remaining...#22-44. In periods 6-8 we also completed the blank flowchart on the process of a bill to a law.
HW: start learning presidents #22-44 for the assessment on Feb. 2
Science: Today we read about relative dating out of the book, and used a reading guide to take notes.
HW: None
Jim Rohn
Language Arts: Today we expanded our understanding of character analysis by discussing whether particular characters are static or dynamic. We also read through Act 2, Scene 3.
HW: None
*The last day you can turn in Reading Response 1 (which was due last Friday) is TOMORROW. If it's not in by tomorrow, students will lose this opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency.
Math 8: Today we completed warm up #6 and reviewed worksheet on mean, median, mode and range as a class. Had the rest of class to start HW
HW: TMM pg. 10-11 Problem 1.3 A
Algebra: Today we began warm up #9 (review of mean, median, mode, & range) and went over HW from Wednesday. Class was given 25 minutes to work on missing assignments, or tonight's HW if caught up.
HW: Quiz tomorrow, study practice worksheet 5.6, #s 10 & 11 (try one with a graphing calculator if possible)
Social Studies: Today we took the president's assessment on the first 21 presidents. The next assessment on them is Feb. 2 and will be the remaining...#22-44. In periods 6-8 we also completed the blank flowchart on the process of a bill to a law.
HW: start learning presidents #22-44 for the assessment on Feb. 2
Science: Today we read about relative dating out of the book, and used a reading guide to take notes.
HW: None
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
To be persuasive, we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; to be credible, we must be truthful.
Edward R. Murrow
Language Arts: Today we had time work on writing our connections to our text. Specifically, students are making connections to Act 2, Scenes 1-2 of the Anne Frank play. Connections can be text to self, text to text, or text to society.
HW: Connections are due tomorrow!
Math 8: Today we started Warm Up #6 and allowed 15 minutes to finish lab from previous class before reviewing our results as a class. Finished class with a review of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range.
HW: worksheet - pg 171 & 172 (front and back)
Algebra: Today we introduced linear regression (Line of Best Fit) using our data from "Tennis Ball" lab from Friday to make a scatterplot. We examined positive and negative correlations as well as determining a linear equation (y=mx+b) from our scatterplot model. The students practiced physical graphs representing the Line of Best Fit as well as by graphing calculator.
HW: Scatterplot and Line of Best Fit worksheet - Practice 5.6 , #'s 1-9 (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we took our final pretest for president's #1-21. Then we finished discussing how bills become laws and and completed a blank template as a class.
HW: President's test tomorrow. #1-21
Science: Today we learned about relative time by reading a parable. We answered questions individually, as a table group, and then as a class.
HW: Finish your worksheet if not done in class.
Edward R. Murrow
Language Arts: Today we had time work on writing our connections to our text. Specifically, students are making connections to Act 2, Scenes 1-2 of the Anne Frank play. Connections can be text to self, text to text, or text to society.
HW: Connections are due tomorrow!
Math 8: Today we started Warm Up #6 and allowed 15 minutes to finish lab from previous class before reviewing our results as a class. Finished class with a review of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range.
HW: worksheet - pg 171 & 172 (front and back)
Algebra: Today we introduced linear regression (Line of Best Fit) using our data from "Tennis Ball" lab from Friday to make a scatterplot. We examined positive and negative correlations as well as determining a linear equation (y=mx+b) from our scatterplot model. The students practiced physical graphs representing the Line of Best Fit as well as by graphing calculator.
HW: Scatterplot and Line of Best Fit worksheet - Practice 5.6 , #'s 1-9 (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we took our final pretest for president's #1-21. Then we finished discussing how bills become laws and and completed a blank template as a class.
HW: President's test tomorrow. #1-21
Science: Today we learned about relative time by reading a parable. We answered questions individually, as a table group, and then as a class.
HW: Finish your worksheet if not done in class.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Men of genius do not excel in an profession because they labor in it, but they labor in it because they excel.
William Hazlitt
Language Arts: Today we looked at examples of text connections made to Act 1 and discussed how to make stronger connections to the Anne Frank play.
HW: Make a connection based on Act 2, Scenes 1-2 that is at least five sentences (one paragraph) long. The connection is due on Thursday.
Math 8: Today Mrs. Hay-Roe came in and explained the ACT results.
HW: TMM problem 1.2 A-E (if not finished in class last Friday)
Algebra: Today Mrs. Hay-Roe came in and explained the ACT results.
HW: Have data from "Bouncing Tennis Ball" lab and complete Scavenger Hunt in class Wednesday
Social Studies: Today we spent the first half of class reviewing the presidents for the test on Friday. The second half of class we spent completing How A Bill Becomes A Law handout and discussing the process a bill goes through to be a law.
HW: Know presidents #1-21 for Thursday's test.
Science: Today we identified types of fossils and made inferences about them.
HW: None
William Hazlitt
Language Arts: Today we looked at examples of text connections made to Act 1 and discussed how to make stronger connections to the Anne Frank play.
HW: Make a connection based on Act 2, Scenes 1-2 that is at least five sentences (one paragraph) long. The connection is due on Thursday.
Math 8: Today Mrs. Hay-Roe came in and explained the ACT results.
HW: TMM problem 1.2 A-E (if not finished in class last Friday)
Algebra: Today Mrs. Hay-Roe came in and explained the ACT results.
HW: Have data from "Bouncing Tennis Ball" lab and complete Scavenger Hunt in class Wednesday
Social Studies: Today we spent the first half of class reviewing the presidents for the test on Friday. The second half of class we spent completing How A Bill Becomes A Law handout and discussing the process a bill goes through to be a law.
HW: Know presidents #1-21 for Thursday's test.
Science: Today we identified types of fossils and made inferences about them.
HW: None
Friday, January 13, 2012
The man who fights for his fellow man is a better man than the one who fights for himself.
Clarence Darrow
Language Arts: Today we spent some time making revisions on Reading Response 1, which was due today. Also, we began reading Act 2, Scene 1 in class.
HW: Students need to finish reading Act 2, Scenes 1 AND 2. (They were given copies of the text today.) As they read, they need to be tracking concrete details (significant details from the text) for characters on their notes sheet. Notes should go in the MIDDLE column. Students should have at least one CD for each character and 2-3 for major characters (i.e. Anne, Mr. Frank, the Van Daans). Lastly, as they read, students should be on the lookout for connections they make to the text and should mark the part of the text they connect to with a sticky or highlighting.
Math 8: Today we finished lab 1.1 testing bridge thickness and turned in questions A-E on pg 7 of TMM. Began lab 1.2 testing bridge length.
HW: Complete problem 1.2 in TMM, pg.9 A-E if not finished in class
Algebra: Today we finished graphing calculator scavenger hunt and explored scatterplots through "Tennis Ball Bounce" experiment
HW: No homework
Social Studies: Today we took a quiz on the Legislative Branch. We graded it in class, so students already know how they did!!
HW: none
Science: Today we learned what fossils are, and the conditions necessary for their development. We also learned about the different types of fossils and how they form. We read from the textbook and used a reading guide.
HW: All late work showing up on yesterday's progress report is due and must be turned in on Tuesday or it will not be accepted.
Clarence Darrow
Language Arts: Today we spent some time making revisions on Reading Response 1, which was due today. Also, we began reading Act 2, Scene 1 in class.
HW: Students need to finish reading Act 2, Scenes 1 AND 2. (They were given copies of the text today.) As they read, they need to be tracking concrete details (significant details from the text) for characters on their notes sheet. Notes should go in the MIDDLE column. Students should have at least one CD for each character and 2-3 for major characters (i.e. Anne, Mr. Frank, the Van Daans). Lastly, as they read, students should be on the lookout for connections they make to the text and should mark the part of the text they connect to with a sticky or highlighting.
Math 8: Today we finished lab 1.1 testing bridge thickness and turned in questions A-E on pg 7 of TMM. Began lab 1.2 testing bridge length.
HW: Complete problem 1.2 in TMM, pg.9 A-E if not finished in class
Algebra: Today we finished graphing calculator scavenger hunt and explored scatterplots through "Tennis Ball Bounce" experiment
HW: No homework
Social Studies: Today we took a quiz on the Legislative Branch. We graded it in class, so students already know how they did!!
HW: none
Science: Today we learned what fossils are, and the conditions necessary for their development. We also learned about the different types of fossils and how they form. We read from the textbook and used a reading guide.
HW: All late work showing up on yesterday's progress report is due and must be turned in on Tuesday or it will not be accepted.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
One day the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.
Sigmond Freud
Language Arts: Today we were introduced to our first Reading Response assignment of the trimester. We discussed how to write a proficient character analysis and had to time to start writing it.
HW: Complete Reading Response 1 by analyzing any character (EXCEPT PETER) at the BEGINNING of the play. This means you are pulling your concrete details (text evidence) anywhere from Act 1, Scenes 1-3. Use your notes and interpreting practice worksheet for help! RR1 is due tomorrow!
Math 8: Today we continued working on 'exploring data patterns" lab. Lab should have been completed during the period, giving plenty of time to begin answering the HW questions dealing with the lab results.
HW: TMM pg. 7 Problem 1.1, A-E(1)
Algebra: Today we Reviewed Problem 1.3, along with "Patterns and Prediction" worksheet. Began looking at using a graphing calculator as a math tool by completing a guided practice "Scavenger Hunt" that is to be completed in class (as most students do not have their own graphing calculators)
HW: None. If you have a graphing calculator at home, please bring it to class as we are short about 9 calculators as a class set
Social Studies: Today we looked at a flowchart on How a Bill Becomes a Law and followed the process. Completed questions in class.
HW: quiz tomorrow on the legislative branch.
Science: Today we looked at the Geologic Time Scale and found where/when certain organisms emerged on Earth.
HW: Finish worksheet if not done in class (this should take no more than 10 minutes).
Sigmond Freud
Language Arts: Today we were introduced to our first Reading Response assignment of the trimester. We discussed how to write a proficient character analysis and had to time to start writing it.
HW: Complete Reading Response 1 by analyzing any character (EXCEPT PETER) at the BEGINNING of the play. This means you are pulling your concrete details (text evidence) anywhere from Act 1, Scenes 1-3. Use your notes and interpreting practice worksheet for help! RR1 is due tomorrow!
Math 8: Today we continued working on 'exploring data patterns" lab. Lab should have been completed during the period, giving plenty of time to begin answering the HW questions dealing with the lab results.
HW: TMM pg. 7 Problem 1.1, A-E(1)
Algebra: Today we Reviewed Problem 1.3, along with "Patterns and Prediction" worksheet. Began looking at using a graphing calculator as a math tool by completing a guided practice "Scavenger Hunt" that is to be completed in class (as most students do not have their own graphing calculators)
HW: None. If you have a graphing calculator at home, please bring it to class as we are short about 9 calculators as a class set
Social Studies: Today we looked at a flowchart on How a Bill Becomes a Law and followed the process. Completed questions in class.
HW: quiz tomorrow on the legislative branch.
Science: Today we looked at the Geologic Time Scale and found where/when certain organisms emerged on Earth.
HW: Finish worksheet if not done in class (this should take no more than 10 minutes).
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Chance favors the prepared mind.
Louis Pasteur
Language Arts: Today we started reading Act 1, Scene 5.
HW: Students who did not finish reading Scene 5 need to read through the end of the scene. Also, write down at least five concrete details on character notes sheet (in the middle column).
Math 8: Today we began exploring data Patterns by conducting a "Bridge thickness" lab where students were asked to record accurate data and make observations and inferences on the data collected along with variables that may have effected the data
HW: No HW, did not finish lab in class, will finish tomorrow (1/12)
Algebra: Today we completed warm up # 8 and corrected Problems 1.1 & 1.2 in class as a table group. Students were also asked to comprise a list of variables that could have effected their data collection within the lab that coincided with problems 1.1 &1.2.
HW: worksheet - "Skill:Patterns and Predictions" (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we continued with notes on the Legislative Branch and went over answers from last night's homework. Students should have a good idea if they are taking clear notes that are helpful to remember what we learned in class.
HW: Preamble WS and study president's test (The test is broken into three proficiency levels: HP=knowing all presidents in order, their spelling and the years they served as president without any accommodations; PRO=knowing all presidents in order and their spelling without any accommodations; NP= knowing all presidents and their spellings with the presidents list as an accommodation.
For any of the tests, depending on what the student proves they've memorized, the above is the highest grade they can earn.)
Science: Today we started to look at Geologic Time by doing a time line.
HW: Attempt to finish said time line questions.
Louis Pasteur
Language Arts: Today we started reading Act 1, Scene 5.
HW: Students who did not finish reading Scene 5 need to read through the end of the scene. Also, write down at least five concrete details on character notes sheet (in the middle column).
Math 8: Today we began exploring data Patterns by conducting a "Bridge thickness" lab where students were asked to record accurate data and make observations and inferences on the data collected along with variables that may have effected the data
HW: No HW, did not finish lab in class, will finish tomorrow (1/12)
Algebra: Today we completed warm up # 8 and corrected Problems 1.1 & 1.2 in class as a table group. Students were also asked to comprise a list of variables that could have effected their data collection within the lab that coincided with problems 1.1 &1.2.
HW: worksheet - "Skill:Patterns and Predictions" (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we continued with notes on the Legislative Branch and went over answers from last night's homework. Students should have a good idea if they are taking clear notes that are helpful to remember what we learned in class.
HW: Preamble WS and study president's test (The test is broken into three proficiency levels: HP=knowing all presidents in order, their spelling and the years they served as president without any accommodations; PRO=knowing all presidents in order and their spelling without any accommodations; NP= knowing all presidents and their spellings with the presidents list as an accommodation.
For any of the tests, depending on what the student proves they've memorized, the above is the highest grade they can earn.)
Science: Today we started to look at Geologic Time by doing a time line.
HW: Attempt to finish said time line questions.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a different way to stand.
Oprah Winfrey
Language Arts: Today we used our homework to discuss how to match commentary (CM) to concrete details (CD) and practice making accurate interpretations of text. We also read through Act 1, Scene 4.
HW: Any student who does not have concrete details in the "Beginning" column of their notes for each character in the play, should use their copy of Scene 3 to make sure their notes are up to date (2-3 CDs for each character).
Math 8: Today we finished correcting/reviewing Oaks practice test for 8th grade math and went to the library to check out "Thinking w/Math Models" (TMM) and returned "Moving Straight Ahead" (MSA). We set up the lab for tomorrow on Exploring Data Patterns after returning from the library. HW is a preview of the lab.
HW: Investigation 1 Check Up WS
Algebra: Today we reviewed/corrected practice Oaks test for 8th grade math. Turned in problems 1.1 and 1.2 from "Thinking w/Math Models"
HW: TMM pg 11, Problem 1.3 B-D
Social Studies: Today we continued our notes on the Legislative Branch and the structure of the government. Students were then given a homework page to make sure they are reviewing and taking good notes.
HW: Article I WS due Wednesday, study presidents #1-21 for test on Jan 19th and Preamble WS about its meaning and relevance today due Friday, Jan. 13
Science: Today we turned in our comics and learned to differentiate between gravitational potential energy (GPE) and kinetic energy (KE). We learned the relationship between them.
HW: Finish worksheets if not done in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Oprah Winfrey
Language Arts: Today we used our homework to discuss how to match commentary (CM) to concrete details (CD) and practice making accurate interpretations of text. We also read through Act 1, Scene 4.
HW: Any student who does not have concrete details in the "Beginning" column of their notes for each character in the play, should use their copy of Scene 3 to make sure their notes are up to date (2-3 CDs for each character).
Math 8: Today we finished correcting/reviewing Oaks practice test for 8th grade math and went to the library to check out "Thinking w/Math Models" (TMM) and returned "Moving Straight Ahead" (MSA). We set up the lab for tomorrow on Exploring Data Patterns after returning from the library. HW is a preview of the lab.
HW: Investigation 1 Check Up WS
Algebra: Today we reviewed/corrected practice Oaks test for 8th grade math. Turned in problems 1.1 and 1.2 from "Thinking w/Math Models"
HW: TMM pg 11, Problem 1.3 B-D
Social Studies: Today we continued our notes on the Legislative Branch and the structure of the government. Students were then given a homework page to make sure they are reviewing and taking good notes.
HW: Article I WS due Wednesday, study presidents #1-21 for test on Jan 19th and Preamble WS about its meaning and relevance today due Friday, Jan. 13
Science: Today we turned in our comics and learned to differentiate between gravitational potential energy (GPE) and kinetic energy (KE). We learned the relationship between them.
HW: Finish worksheets if not done in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Monday, January 9, 2012
The greatest failure is a person who never admits that he can be a failure.
Gerald N. Weiskott
Language Arts: Today we scoured Act 1, Scenes 1-3 to find significant concrete details for each of the characters that have been introduced in the Anne Frank play thus far.
HW: Part 2 (the backside) of "Check Your INTERPRETING Skills" worksheet. Students are to select one concrete detail (CD) and write at least one sentence of commentary for three characters from the play. They may choose their CDs from anywhere in Act 1, Scenes 1-3.
Math 8: Today we took a practice OAKS test and graded it in class.
HW: Finish review packet.
Algebra: Today we took a practice OAKS test and graded it in class.
HW: TMM pg 10-11, problem 1.3A. Finish review packet.
Social Studies: Today we reviewed the meaning of the Preamble and received a homework assignment pertaining it. The Preamble WS is due Friday in class. For the remainder of the period we took notes on Article I: the Legislative Branch.
HW: Study and learn presidents #1-21 and work on Preamble WS.
Science: Today we worked on finishing up our Newtonian Physics comics. These were due at the end of the period today, but because the kids worked quietly and very hard (basically they were rock stars), these will now be due at the beginning of class on Tuesday.
HW: Finish comic if not turned in today.
Gerald N. Weiskott
Language Arts: Today we scoured Act 1, Scenes 1-3 to find significant concrete details for each of the characters that have been introduced in the Anne Frank play thus far.
HW: Part 2 (the backside) of "Check Your INTERPRETING Skills" worksheet. Students are to select one concrete detail (CD) and write at least one sentence of commentary for three characters from the play. They may choose their CDs from anywhere in Act 1, Scenes 1-3.
Math 8: Today we took a practice OAKS test and graded it in class.
HW: Finish review packet.
Algebra: Today we took a practice OAKS test and graded it in class.
HW: TMM pg 10-11, problem 1.3A. Finish review packet.
Social Studies: Today we reviewed the meaning of the Preamble and received a homework assignment pertaining it. The Preamble WS is due Friday in class. For the remainder of the period we took notes on Article I: the Legislative Branch.
HW: Study and learn presidents #1-21 and work on Preamble WS.
Science: Today we worked on finishing up our Newtonian Physics comics. These were due at the end of the period today, but because the kids worked quietly and very hard (basically they were rock stars), these will now be due at the beginning of class on Tuesday.
HW: Finish comic if not turned in today.
Friday, January 6, 2012
I would rather fail in a cause that will ultimately triumph than to triumph in a cause that will ultimately fail.
Woodrow Wilson
Language Arts: Today we looked at examples that connected concrete details (CDs) from the text with commentary (CM) that accurately interpreted the text. We compared interpretations of the text in order to compare the level of proficiency different interpretations obtained.
HW: Finish reading Act I, Scene III (students received copies in class) and make ONE connection to Act I. The connection should be written on the sheet students received a few days ago but lined paper will do. Connections can be text to text, self, or society.
Math 8: Today we finished warm up #4 gave class time to complete HW. Students were given an opportunity to retake "Determining & Understanding Slope" assessment.
HW: Oaks Practice Test
Algebra: Today we finished Exploring Data Patterns Labs and gave retake opportunities on "Solving Systems of Equations" assessment.
HW: Oaks Practice Test
Social Studies: Today we completed the National Geographic Bee in class.
HW: None
Science: Today we started our Physics Assessment. We are creating comics to illustrate seven key Newtonian Physics concepts. The worksheet is here.
HW: Option to work on comic. It will be due on Monday at the end of the period (the kids will have Monday's class to work on the assignment).
Woodrow Wilson
Language Arts: Today we looked at examples that connected concrete details (CDs) from the text with commentary (CM) that accurately interpreted the text. We compared interpretations of the text in order to compare the level of proficiency different interpretations obtained.
HW: Finish reading Act I, Scene III (students received copies in class) and make ONE connection to Act I. The connection should be written on the sheet students received a few days ago but lined paper will do. Connections can be text to text, self, or society.
Math 8: Today we finished warm up #4 gave class time to complete HW. Students were given an opportunity to retake "Determining & Understanding Slope" assessment.
HW: Oaks Practice Test
Algebra: Today we finished Exploring Data Patterns Labs and gave retake opportunities on "Solving Systems of Equations" assessment.
HW: Oaks Practice Test
Social Studies: Today we completed the National Geographic Bee in class.
HW: None
Science: Today we started our Physics Assessment. We are creating comics to illustrate seven key Newtonian Physics concepts. The worksheet is here.
HW: Option to work on comic. It will be due on Monday at the end of the period (the kids will have Monday's class to work on the assignment).
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.
John Dewey
Language Arts: Today we finished reading Act I, Scene II and began reading Scene III of the Anne Frank play. Students also had time to take notes on significant concrete details (text evidence) that they will later use to support their character analysis.
HW: Students are to complete Part 1 (the front side) of the "Check your INTERPRETATION skills" worksheet. They are to write commentary analyzing a character based on quotes that are given on this sheet. (For each CD given they are to provide at least one sentence of CM explaining what the quote shows about the character.)
Math 8: Today we began warm up #4 and reviewed and answered questions from Wednesday's HW.
HW: Rise/Run worksheet
Algebra: Today we checked out "Thinking with Math Models" (TMM) and began part 2 of our exploring data patterns lab focusing on "bridge length".
HW: TMM, pg. 9, A-E
Social Studies: Today we completed the National Geographic Geography Bee! All students participated and did well. This activity did not factor into their grade.
HW: none
Science: Today we turned in our 2nd Law Labs and reviewed Newton's first two laws. We learned about Newton's 3rd Law. We watched videos on all three laws.
HW: None
John Dewey
Language Arts: Today we finished reading Act I, Scene II and began reading Scene III of the Anne Frank play. Students also had time to take notes on significant concrete details (text evidence) that they will later use to support their character analysis.
HW: Students are to complete Part 1 (the front side) of the "Check your INTERPRETATION skills" worksheet. They are to write commentary analyzing a character based on quotes that are given on this sheet. (For each CD given they are to provide at least one sentence of CM explaining what the quote shows about the character.)
Math 8: Today we began warm up #4 and reviewed and answered questions from Wednesday's HW.
HW: Rise/Run worksheet
Algebra: Today we checked out "Thinking with Math Models" (TMM) and began part 2 of our exploring data patterns lab focusing on "bridge length".
HW: TMM, pg. 9, A-E
Social Studies: Today we completed the National Geographic Geography Bee! All students participated and did well. This activity did not factor into their grade.
HW: none
Science: Today we turned in our 2nd Law Labs and reviewed Newton's first two laws. We learned about Newton's 3rd Law. We watched videos on all three laws.
HW: None
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Language Arts: Today we read Act I, Scene II of the Anne Frank play. We also reviewed the importance and use of concrete details (text evidence), and students began collecting CDs that will soon be used to analyze a character from the play.
HW: None
Final reminder: the last day to turn in the Holocaust Research packet is tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we started Warm Up #4 and did a partner activity relating to translating information from a table --> graph --> equation --> story.
HW: Solving systems of equations by graphing (front & back) #s 1 - 8
Algebra: Today we began exploring data patterns by conducting a "bridge thickness" lab where students were asked to record accurate data make observations and inferences on the data collected and variables that may have effected their results.
HW: Worksheet pg 7, A - E (not E.2)
Social Studies: Today we began our government unit by taking notes on the Preamble and its meaning.
HW: Review notes and study presidents #1-21 for the test on Jan. 19th.
Science: Today we finished collecting data for our 2nd Law lab. We started graphing the data and answering the analysis questions.
HW: Finish the graph and analysis. This should take no more than 30 minutes.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Language Arts: Today we read Act I, Scene II of the Anne Frank play. We also reviewed the importance and use of concrete details (text evidence), and students began collecting CDs that will soon be used to analyze a character from the play.
HW: None
Final reminder: the last day to turn in the Holocaust Research packet is tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we started Warm Up #4 and did a partner activity relating to translating information from a table --> graph --> equation --> story.
HW: Solving systems of equations by graphing (front & back) #s 1 - 8
Algebra: Today we began exploring data patterns by conducting a "bridge thickness" lab where students were asked to record accurate data make observations and inferences on the data collected and variables that may have effected their results.
HW: Worksheet pg 7, A - E (not E.2)
Social Studies: Today we began our government unit by taking notes on the Preamble and its meaning.
HW: Review notes and study presidents #1-21 for the test on Jan. 19th.
Science: Today we finished collecting data for our 2nd Law lab. We started graphing the data and answering the analysis questions.
HW: Finish the graph and analysis. This should take no more than 30 minutes.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundatio nof courage and true progress.
Lloyd Anderson
Language Arts: Today we learned about the two reading targets students will be assessed for this trimester, Interpretation (Character Analysis) and Connect/Respond. We also began our reading of the play adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. We read Act I, Scene I and wrote a summary of it.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we reviewed quiz taken before winter break on "Determining and Understanding Slope" and finished Table-Graph-Equation-Story worksheet (green).
HW: No Homework
Algebra: Today we began Warm Up #7 and reviewed/wrote notes/corrected "Solving Systems of Equations" assessment taken before winter break
HW: No Homework
Social Studies: Today we welcomed in the new year! In class we discussed what was coming in January: research paper on a president, president's tests, government unit, and then we passed back some papers and talked about the importance taking good notes and reviewing them every night as to stay on top of class work.
HW: review president flash cards.
Science: Today we reviewed Newton's First Law of Motion, and started in on a lab to learn Newton's Second Law of Motion.
HW: None - the lab must be done in class.
Lloyd Anderson
Language Arts: Today we learned about the two reading targets students will be assessed for this trimester, Interpretation (Character Analysis) and Connect/Respond. We also began our reading of the play adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. We read Act I, Scene I and wrote a summary of it.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we reviewed quiz taken before winter break on "Determining and Understanding Slope" and finished Table-Graph-Equation-Story worksheet (green).
HW: No Homework
Algebra: Today we began Warm Up #7 and reviewed/wrote notes/corrected "Solving Systems of Equations" assessment taken before winter break
HW: No Homework
Social Studies: Today we welcomed in the new year! In class we discussed what was coming in January: research paper on a president, president's tests, government unit, and then we passed back some papers and talked about the importance taking good notes and reviewing them every night as to stay on top of class work.
HW: review president flash cards.
Science: Today we reviewed Newton's First Law of Motion, and started in on a lab to learn Newton's Second Law of Motion.
HW: None - the lab must be done in class.
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