A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away. Bil Keane

Algebra

Today we began Warm Up #6 and reviewed/collected HW. Students who had completed HW from past 3 days in class were allowed to use classroom computers to access/explore www.classzone.com as a study tool.

HW: Study on www.classzone.com (chapter 7) for assessment on Solving Systems of Equations by graphing, substitution and elimination methods.

Math 8

Today we continued reviewing how to find slope, completing the assignment from last night.

HW: Complete Review as a study guide for quiz tomorrow on Finding and Using Slope

Language Arts
Today we began a mini-research unit where students are using a vast array of resources to explore topics related to The Holocaust. In addition to using and practicing their reading and research skills to navigate texts and media, students are building their background knowledge for our upcoming novel.

HW: None

Science
Today we reviewed and practice the different formulas for motion, velocity and momentum.

HW: Complete handout on formulas and study for test.

Social Studies
Today we took notes on Federalism and the Three Branches of Gov't.

HW: review notes and practice presidents for Jan. 19th test.