The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment, it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others. It is in yourself alone.

Orison Swett Marden

Language Arts: Today we spent our last day as a class researching in the library. Next week, students will use the notes they have to write a multi-paragraph research paper.

HW: If students do not have sufficient notes completed, they need to continue researching by using the BSD eResearch sites at home and/or using their local library. Sufficient notes may be anywhere between 12-18 notecards (depending on the amount of info on each notecard). Students were given login info to be able to access BSD eResearch databases.

Math 8: Today we finished up with Block 1 of Lines and Angles, with Lesson 6, "Corresponding and Same-Side Angles".

HW: finish Lesson 6 if not finished in class
    Practice Quiz for block 1 in Lines and Angles

Algebra: Today we took Part II of Function Notation assessment

HW:  Study Guide 8.5 (mandatory)
    Simple Interest Worksheet (optional)

Social Studies: Today we read about events leading up to the civil war that were a about the institution of slavery.  We also talked about Dred Scott and how slaves were now considered property and not people under the law.

HW: none, unless you didn't complete your Dred Scott homework

Science: Today we worked on our Fossil Safari lab, answered the questions, and then watched Bill Nye - Fossils.

HW: None, have a great weekend!