10.30 Maths

8th Grade
In class, students completed Problem 3.3 and identified characteristics of congruent triangles. The following practice is assigned:
3ACE # 7-10 (make sketches to help you answer these questions)

7th Grade
In class, students summarized their learning about equations by completing Mathematical Reflections 3 on page 63. Students should arrive for class on Monday with Questions 1 and 2 completed in good copy.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10.29 Maths

8th Grade
In class today, students continued investigating qualities of congruent triangles in Problem 3.3. Students are expected to arrive for class on Friday having completed question B.1. for the first set of directions.

7th Grade
In class, students completed Problem 3.3, section C. The following practice is assigned:
R2 - 3ACE #4-8
- or -
R3 - 3ACE #5-8 & 43

10.29 Humanities

Study for test! Study flashcards and short answer questions!

10.28 Maths

8th Grade

In class today, students explored characteristics of congruent triangles in The Matching Game. The following practice is assigned:

3ACE #17-23

7th Grade

In class today, students completed Problem 3.2, section B. No practice is assigned, but students are expected to arrive for class on Thursday with section B complete.

10/28/09 Science

1) Students should've had plenty of time in class today to graph their moldy bread lab data.  If they did not, they should complete it as homework.  Due Thursday 10/29

2) Jump start #2 (quiz on index card) corrections.  Students interested in making corrections should meet with me first! 

3) Make up any missing work!!!

10.27 THRU 10.29 HUMANITIES

FINISH TIMELINE FOR THURSDAY.


STUDY FOR FRIDAY'S TEST.
*Use short answer questions written in class on Tuesday or Thursday.
*Use flash cards or study sheet made in class on Tuesday or Thursday.

*If you have questions see Miss Bakr or Mrs. Endres between today (Tuesday) and Thursday afterschool.

10/27/09 Science

Today's homework is to graph the data from the survey on color, music or whatever topic we chose. Be sure to include all the key elements of graphing in your homework. Due Wednesday 10/28

10.27 Maths

8th Grade
In class today, students continued their exploration of congruence in Problem 3.2. The following practice is assigned:
R2 - 3ACE #1-6
- or -
R3 - 3ACE #4-6, 17, 18
* Students who wish to take a do-over on the last quiz must meet with Mr. C on Wednesday at recess. *

7th Grade
In class today, students explored writing equations in Problem 3.2, section A. The following practice is assigned:
R2 - 3ACE #2, 3
- or -
R3 - 3ACE #3, 4

10.27 THRU 10.29 HUMANITIES

STUDY FOR FRIDAY'S TEST.

*Use short answer questions written in class on Tuesday or Wednesday.
*Use flash cards or study sheet made in class on Tuesday or Wednesday.

*If you have questions see Miss Bakr or Mrs. Endres between today (Tuesday) and Thursday afterschool.

10.26 Maths

8th Grade
Students were returned their graded quizzes on reflection, rotation and translation. Students wishing to take a do-over must meet with Mr. C. on Wednesday during recess, or make other arrangements.
We began an investigation of congruence in problem 3.1. Students are expected to arrive in class having completed problem 3.1.

7th Grade
In class, students were returned their graded quizzes on variables, tables and graphs. There will be a do-over quiz on Wednesday for students who have met with Mr. C.
We completed problem 3.1 in class. The following practice is assigned: 3ACE #1.

10/26/09 Science

Students should write a detailed procedure on how to perform a topic of their choosing. Examples may be: How to kick a soccer ball or how to make a cup of tea. Due Tuesday 10/27

Apollo Science

This week in science, students are continuing to develop their scientific process skills.  Students will collect and analyze data for their moldy bread lab.  We will learn the importance of writing a detailed procedure that includes the major steps of an investigation.  We will also learn how to organize data into data tables, and graph this data using either a bar graph or a line graph.  On Friday this week, we have a guest teacher coming in that will challenge students to plan and conduct an investigation using the inquiry skills students have developed thus far.  

10/21/09 Science

The "Scientific Method:Experiments" worksheet is due at the beginning of class on Monday 10/26 for the Core 4 8th-grade section.  Other than that, have a long and pleasant break!!

10.21 Maths

No practice is assigned this long weekend.

10/20/09 Science

Students should either complete the "Writing Hypotheses" worksheet and/or write their hypothesis for the "Moldy Bread Lab"  

10.20 Humanities (Bakr Assignment)

Complete crossword puzzle on traits of America's lasting government.

10.20 Hunger Games Book Group

Read to page 194 due Wed.

10.20 Maths

8th Grade

In class, students completed Math Reflections 2 on page 47 and worked on a practice packet on reflection, rotation and translation to prepare for the quiz tomorrow. No specific practice is assigned. Students should complete any incomplete practice problems to review the concepts of reflection, rotation and translation.

7th Grade

In class, students began to look at how equations can describe relationships between variables in Problem 3.1. No practice is assigned.

10/19/09 Science

Students must complete the "3 Types of Variables" worksheet for Tuesday's class.  If they completed that sheet, then they should complete the "Pigeon Experiment" worksheet.

10/19 Epic Questions

Everyone should be read up to page 212 and have answered all questions on the Epic Questions page. Please make sure to give me the ten vocabulary words that you are working on.

10/19 Among the Hidden

Write a paragraph answering the question: Why is a thid child illegal?

10.19 Maths

8th Grade
Students investigated properties of translation in Problem 2.3. The following practice is assigned:
2 ACE #8, 9, 22, 23
* There will be a quiz on Rotation, Reflection and Translation on Wednesday. *

7th Grade
Students took a quiz on variables, graphs and tables. The quiz will be returned tomorrow. No practice is assigned.

10/16/09 Science

Core 2 7th grade science class must complete worksheet on identifying variables. It will be due at the beginning of class on Monday 10/19.

10.16 Humanities

Finish Constitution Scavenger Hunt.
*Book group reading or assignments as given.

Maths 10.15

8th Grade
Students are expected to arrive for class on Friday with Problem 2.2 completed to the end of question C (minimum!). Practice:
R2: 2ACE #6, 7, 19, 20
- or -
R3: 2ACE #6, 7, 31
* There will be a quiz on reflection, rotation and translation next Wednesday. *

7th Grade
Students are expected to arrive for class on Friday with Math Reflections 2 (page 48) completed.
* The Quiz has been postponed to Monday. *

10/15 Epic

By the end of the class on Friday students should have answered the questions in the wiki and have read to page 162.

10.14 Humanities. Hunger Games Book Group

Read to page 86 and complete packet with evidence from the text.

10.14 Humanities

Be sure portfolio is complete. This means making sure that all assignments and notes are in the folder, along with two reflections. One reflection for the writing standard, and a second reflection for the government standard.

10.14 Maths

8th Grade
We continued exploring rotation in Problem 2.2. No practice is assigned.

7th Grade
We started Problem 2.3, looking at the "stories" graphs tell. No practice is assigned.

10/13/09 Science

Students have a take-home lab called "Penny Observation" due at the beginning of class tomorrow. 

Also, the deadline for progress reports is 3:00 pm on Thursday 10/15.  Any missing/absent assignments need to be handed in by then.  Students who are unsure of their grade should speak with their teachers directly.  

10.13 Maths

8th Grade
Due to NECAP testing, students did not have math class today.

7th Grade
Students completed problem 2.2.
Practice:
R2: 2ACE #22
- or -
R3: 2ACE #6

10.12 Maths

8th Grade
In class, students summarized what they have learned about line reflection by completing Math Reflection 2, question 1. We started investigating rotation in Problem 2.2. No practice is assigned today.

7th Grade
In class, students defined the meaning of variable and started Problem 2.2. No practice is assigned today.

10.9 Humanities

Read "Experimenting with a Confederation" and complete questions #1-10.

10.9 Hunger Games Book Group (Humanities)

Core 1 = Read to page 47 and complete packet for those pages.

Core 3 = Read to page 60 and complete packet for those pages.

10/9/09 Science

1)  Students have a take home lab titled, "Penny Observation."  This lab is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday October 14th.

2)  Make up any missing assignments.

10.9 Maths

8th Grade
In class, students completed Problem 2.1. If you have not quite completed Problem 2.1, please do so before class on Monday.
Practice:
R2: 2ACE #2, 4, 17
-or-
R3: 2ACE #3, 5, 17

7th Grade
In class, students completed Problem 2.1.
Practice:
R2: 2ACE #1
-or-
R3: 2ACE #16

10/8 Literature Group - Epic

Read up to page 32.

Write down any connections that can be made to How their government was
set, What their government did for their people? What people did for
society/government, and What were the laws of their land?

10/8 Literature Group - Among the Hidden

Read up to page 11.

Write down any connections that can be made to How there Government was set, What their Government did for their people? What people did for society/government, and What were the laws of their land?

10.8 Maths

8th Grade
In class, students began an exploration of line reflection transformations in Problem 2.1.
Practice: 2ACE #1

7th Grade
In class, students started Problem 2.1 with a comparison of data in graph and table form.
Practice: 2Ace #3

10/8/09 Science

1) Students have a take home lab titled "Penny Observation." The lab is due Wednesday October 14, 2009.

2) Make up any missing assignments.

10.6 Bring Calculator on Wednesday!

If you have a basic calculator at home, please bring it on Wednesday October 7. Students will be writing the portion of the NECAP Mathematics test that allows calculators. We do not have enough calculators for everyone on our team, so we are counting on you to bring one in if you have one.

Advisory: Then, Now, and Future

Over the next couple of months in Advisory, students will be sharing who they were and how they learned in the past, who they are and how they learn now, and who they will be and how they learn in the future. Each week 2 students from advisory will answer these questions.

For a description of this assignment, click on here.

Humanities 10/5 & 10/6

Please remember to bring in your summer reading papers to add to your portfolio. Go to our mtsd-vt.org website, click on Apollo and on the right hand side click on "reading lists" and the papers will be there.

Storyboards need to be completed - Choose 2 of the 4 topics--natural rights, representative government, consent of the governed, and separation of powers. You can create 2 quality pictures one for each topic or create a series of 5 mini boxes for each topic. Be sure your pictures answer the what (which trait), who (who did it come from), why (why do we want it in our government), and where. Please use your notes see link on table of contents list in Humanities portfolio file called "Where do these traits come from"?

10/5/09 Science

Students will identify the major parts of the scientific method (O.H.E.C.) this week in Apollo science.  We will take a closer look at the "O" portion of the method by developing our observational skills with several fun and engaging activities.  Students should be getting plenty of rest at night on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the NECAP testing.  To accommodate the demands of this test, our work load will be light this week.  However, students can and should be making up any missing/late assignments AND if we haven't met regarding your "Know Thyself" project, you should schedule an appointment with me within the next couple of days.

10.2 Maths

Have a great weekend!

10.2 Humanities

Finish Storyboard assignment. Choose 2 of the 4 traits (of government), and create a picture for each to answer, "Where did ideas for American government come from?" Use your notes (25 questions) to help create your drawing, which should answer the who, what, where, when, and why of either 1) Mayflower Compact, 2) Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights, 3) Iroquois League, 4) House of Burgess or 5) John Locke & Natural Rights. Questions? Use the teacher help page on the team wiki.

10.1 Maths

8th Grade
On Friday, there will be a quiz on the three types of symmetry: Reflection, Rotation and Translation. To prepare, students should review their work from Problems 1.1 to 1.4, complete and study the Mathematical Reflections on page 26, and complete any outstanding practice assignments from previous days.

7th Grade
On Friday, there will be a quiz on variables, tables and graphs. To prepare, students should review their work from Problems 1.1 to 1.4, complete and study the Mathematical Reflections on page 29, and complete any outstanding practice assignments from previous days.

Mr. Caswell will be available for extra help today after school until 5:00.

10.1 Learner Celebration Night

Just a reminder that our Learner Celebration is happening tonight. We look forward to seeing you in the library!