10/29 Science

Students will be assessed on their inquiry skills next week. 8th grade will be assessed on Monday 11/1. 7th graders will be assessed on Tuesday, 11/2. Students should use previous assignments and feedback on those assignments to help study. They can also use the scientific method unit page on the wiki to support their studies. I will be available for questions this weekend via the teacher page for all those that may have any questions. Q1 ends on Friday, 11/5.

10.28 Maths

7th Grade
Students will take a test on similar figures and coordinate rules ("the wumps") on Friday.

8th Grade
Students will be returned their tests on Friday.

10/28 Science

7th graders-should try and complete the Colliding Plates Packet for homework for class tomorrow 10/29.

Both grades have a test on Monday, 11/1.

8.27 Maths

7th Grade
Students were introduced to scale factor, and are using scale factor to identify similar figures in Problem 2.3. Students should be sure to have completed questions A, B and C before next class. Students should expect a test on similarity and coordinate rules this Friday.

8th Grade
Students who were ready took the quiz on surface area and volume of boxes, while other students wrapped up their practice. The balance of the class will take the quiz on Thursday.

10/27 Science

7th graders-should graph their data from the "Sugar Cube Lab"

8th graders-should graph data from the "Sugar Cube Lab" AND make corrections to the sugar cube lab as suggested by their peer.

Due Wednesday, October, 27th.

10.26 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to explore rules that stretch, shrink and move figures on coordinate grids. Students should complete the following practice before class on Wednesday: 2ACE #3 OR #4.

8th Grade
Students have been working hard to complete their self-paced learning guide, which is due complete at the start of class on Wednesday.

10/25 Science

Students are graphing data sets from the "Making Data Tables" worksheet and had time to work on them in class. If they are not finished, they should complete their graphs for tomorrow's class (Tuesday, 10/26)

Students will also have a performance-based assessment next week (Monday 11/1) that will culminate our scientific inquiry unit. Students can review the assignments in the 'evidence' section of their binders, use the wiki, and/or meet with me to discuss how to best study for this exam.

10.20 Maths

7th Grade

Students completed Problem 2.1, where they used rules to stretch and shrink geometric figures on a coordinate grid. Please be sure to complete question C of problem 2.1 before class on Monday.

8th Grade

Students are working through a self-paced learning guide for Investigation 2, as they become experts in surface area and volume of rectangular prisms. No specific homework is assigned, but students should make sure they are on tract to complete the entire checklist by Wednesday October 27.

10\19 Science

1) Students should complete the Sugar Cube Lab for Wednesday's class 10/20. Students are encoruaged to use class discussions, feedback on previous assignments, & the sample lab report on the wiki to help with tomorrow's lab.

2) Students received a copy of their progress report in science. Students should have it signed by a parent or guardian and returned to class tomorrow (Weds 10/20) Assignments highlighted in yellow are either missing or requiring a follow up step! As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

10.19 Maths

7th Grade
Students completed Math Reflections 1 by defining what it means for two geometric shapes to be similar. We started looking at similar figures on coordinate grids in Problem 2.1. Students should complete the drawing of "Mug Wump" before next class.

8th Grade
Students began working on a Self-Paced Learning Guide that lists all the learning activities for Investigation 2. Students must complete the learning checklist by Wednesday Ocotber 27. Students must carefully judge how much work to complete each day to ensure they complete all the tasks by the deadline.

10\18 Science

Students should incorporate feedback from previous work/classes into "Sugar Cube Race" Lab due Wednesday 10/20.

Students should be meeting with me to discuss their progress in science. Tomorrow, I will hand out progress reports showing students what assignments they have completed and giving feedback that we should discuss.

10.18 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to explore similarity and enlargement/reduction factors in question 1ACE#5. This question should be complete before class on Tuesday.

8th Grade
Students are summarizing their understanding of nets, surface area and volume of boxes in Math Reflections 1, which is due in good copy at the start of class Tuesday.

10.15 Maths

7th Grade
No practice is assigned over the weekend.

8th Grade
Students should complete a first draft of Math Reflections 1 on page 18.

10.13 Maths

7th Grade
Students turned in their final drafts of "The Payment Plan" and equation writing assignment today. No practice is assigned.

8th Grade
Students should complete 1ACE #1-13 before Friday's class.

10.12 Maths

7th Grade
Students explored qualities of similarity by comparing original and enlarged images in Problem 1.2 "Comparing Similar Figures." Students should complete the following practice:
1ACE #1, 2

8th Grade
Students continue to explore dimensions and nets for rectangular prisms in Problem 1.4 "Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism." No practice is assigned.

10/11 Science

Students need to hand in their "Germination of Radish Seed" Lab tomorrow, Tuesday, October 12th. Completed lab reports should have a hypothesis, a data table with the key elements to a 'good' data table (title, labels, and both qualitative and quantitative data), and a concluding sentence regarding their data.

10.11 Maths

7th Grade
Today we started a new unit on similarity, called Stretching and Shrinking. Students used scale and proportion to solve "the mystery teacher."

The final assignment from the Variables & Patterns book was returned to students with feedback today. Students making corrections on the assignment must do so before the end of the day on Wednesday.

8th Grade
Students continue their exploration of surface area and volume of boxes in Problem 1.3. Students should complete 1ACE #7 before class tomorrow.

10/8 Science

Students should write a detailed procedure about a topic of their choosing. The chosen topic should be something that requires series of steps in order to accomplish. This assignment is due at the beginning of class on Monday, October 11, 2010.

10.8 Humanities

Snakes & Crows -
Finish your assignment on the elements of a story (due Monday). This was a choice assignment (7 options) but all require you use proof from the actual stories to achieve mastery of the standard.


Hawks & Ravens -
Finish your Super 5 paragraph around either a) compare/contrast Russia and India or b) How is Asia grouped--physically, politically or culturally, or c) What is the best way to group the world's regions--physically, politically, or culturally? (due Monday)

8th Grade Trip Meeting 10/14

This is an informational meeting for all middle school parents and students about the 8th grade trip to Boston. Seventh and eighth grade parents are encouraged to come. The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m., in the library.

NECAP Testing This Week

Students will be hard at work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as they take the 7th and 8th grade NECAP tests in reading and mathematics. Being prepared for a good day of testing can make a BIG difference. Please remember to bring:

• A positive attitude (studies show that just believing in yourself actually improves test performance)
• Water bottle (a hydrated brain is a happy brain)
• Healthy snacks (a happy stomach makes a happy brain)
• A reading book (so that your brain can relax after writing the test)

We know our students are going to do awesome!

Mt. Mansfield Trip 10/14

Please complete and return the permission slip for Mt. Mansfield by October 8th.

10.4 Maths

7th Grade
Students are wrapping up Investigation 3 of the "Variables and Patterns" unit, where they have been working with tables, graphs, rules and equations. Over the course of the week, between NECAP sessions, students will be working on questions 3ACE #8-16 to practice and solidify their skills.

8th Grade
Students are just beginning the unit "Filling and Wrapping," where they will be exploring the surface area and volume of three dimensional geometric shapes. Over the course of the week, between NECAP sessions, students will explore volume and surface area of rectangular prisms (boxes).

10/4 Science

***Only for Hawks (7th grade section)****
Please complete the "Writing Hypotheses" worksheet and bring to class tomorrow (10/5)