Saturday, October 10, 2009

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.

Friday, October 9, 2009

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

Thursday, October 8, 2009

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.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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.

Monday, October 5, 2009

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.

Friday, October 2, 2009

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.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

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!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

9.30 Maths

8th Grade
Today we explored Translation Symmetry in Problem 1.4. The following practice is assigned:
All: 1ACE 28-30 (Labsheet)
-plus-
R2: 1ACE 50-53 (Labsheet)
-or-
R3: 1ACE 55, 57 (Labsheet)

7th Grade
Today we looked more at distance vs. time relationships in graphs and tables in Problem 1.4. The following practice is assigned:
All: 1ACE 6-8

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

9/29 Science

Science projects representing a 'growth mindset' using multiple intelligences are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

9.29 Maths

7th and 8th Grade
All students are expected to turn in their final draft of the "Where Do I Fit In?" Learner Profile Data Analysis Report at the beginning of class on Wednesday.

Monday, September 28, 2009

9.28 Humanities Homework

If you did not complete your station work, please finish the following.

ODD ONE OUT

1. Use the glossary and index to define these words.

2. Decide which word does not fit with the rest. Choose the odd one out and explain why.

3. Circle the word that you believe is a trait of government.

· Declaration of Independence

· Natural Rights

· John Locke

· Bill of Rights

2nd group of words...

· representative democracy

· republic

· direct democracy

· constituents

This week in science

Greetings Parents/Guardians/Students,

This week in Apollo Science, students will be working on their science projects on Monday and Tuesday.  On Wednesday, we will present the projects in class, offer peer review and start grading the projects.  Towards the end of this week, we will introduce the scientific method/inquiry and how scientists conduct the work of science.   

9.28 Maths

7th and 8th Grade
All classes have been working hard on their Learner Profile Math Reports. Students are expected to arrive in class on Tuesday with their representation (graph) completed. On Tuesday we will put the report together with and introduction and conclusion.

Apollo Learner Celebration Night

Dear Parents/Guardians,
By now you should have received an invitation from your student about attending the Celebration of Apollo Learners this Thursday, October 1, from 6:00 to 8:00. This event is a chance for your to student to let you know what they have learned about themselves over the past month. Each student will have a 1/2 hour block to discuss their learning with you. Please return the sign-up slip tomorrow. If you are unable to attend, students can discuss their learning with another adult who is vested in their learning, i.e. grandparents, aunts, uncles, or family friends or we can set up another time to meet.

Please be sure to return the RSVP form, or to email Mr. Smith with your time preference. The following time slots are available:
6:00 to 6:30
6:30 to 7:00
7:00 to 7:30
7:30 to 8:00

If you have any questions, please call your student's advisory teacher on Team Apollo.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

9/25/09 Science

Parents and students can find an overview of the project expectations and scoring rubric in the science folder on the links for students page.  Scroll down just below the image of the brain and click on "project overview and requirements" and "project rubric" for these items. Student projects are due on Wednesday September 30th.  I'm already encouraged from the creativity that I've seen!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

9/24/09 Science

Representing a growth mindset project due Wednesday September 30th. All students should be working on representing the science behind learning and a 'growth mindset' using their multiple intelligence indicators.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

9/23/09 Science

Students should come to class tomorrow with a couple of ideas for their project in science. The project will be due on Wednesday 9/30. Students are to represent a 'growth mindset' and the science behind it through their multiple intelligence indicators.

9.23 Maths

Both grades practiced the skills from our recent investigations. No practice is assigned as homework.

Humanities Practice/ Homework

1. Study for Quiz on Super 6 and Basic 5 paragraph essay

2. From the back of your chart answer:

What did the Maya, Aztec, and Inca governments do to improve quality of life?
(quality of life= what you need to live and the comfort you live in)

Is structure necessary to ensure access to resources?
(resources = jobs, money, food, education, protection.....)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

9.22 Maths

8th Grade
We continued our exploration of the relationship between reflection and rotation symmetry in Problem 1.3. Students are assigned the following practice:
1ACE # 20-25 (there is a labsheet for this assignment)

7th Grade
We continued our examination of how graphs show changes in variables in Problem 1.3. Students are assigned the following practice:
Readiness Level 2 (for those still learning): 1ACE #4
- or -
Readiness Level 3 (for those feeling confident): 1ACE #5

Monday, September 21, 2009

9/21/09 Science

1)  Corrections on the 14 levels of organization circles (due Friday 9/25)
2)  This week in Apollo Science, students will learn about the nerve cell, the neuron.  We will analyze the structures of the neuron and what these parts do for the cell.  Next, we will learn how neurons form neural networks and apply this to our understanding of the 'growth mindset.'  Also this week, students will begin work on their culminating assessment for this unit.   Students will use their multiple intelligence inventory to display knowledge of the 'growth mindset' and how the brain changes structure at the cellular level.

9.21 Field Trip Permission

The permission forms for the Ropes Course field trip this Friday are due Tuesday September 22. Please be sure to complete and return all three pages.

9.21 Maths

8th Grade
Today in class, students explored the relationship between reflection and rotation symmetry in Problem 1.3. There is not practice assigned, but students are expected to have completed the table from question C.1.

7th Grade
Today in class, students looked more at graphing data. Students should have completed question A from Problem 1.3. The following practice is assigned: 1ACE #27.

Friday, September 18, 2009

9.18 Field Trip Permission Forms

The permission forms for the Ropes Course Field Trip on Friday September 25 were sent home with students earlier this week. Please be sure to return all signed pages by Tuesday the 22nd. If you have any questions about this trip, please contact any Apollo teacher.

9.18 Maths

8th Grade
Over the past 2 days, students have explored rotation symmetry in Problem 1.2. The following practice assignments are due on Monday:

1ACE #10, 17
and
R2 - If you are still learning this stuff: #12-14
or
R3 - If you totally get it: #15-16

7th Grade
Students have reviewed data tables and graphs in Problems 1.1 and 1.2. No practice has been assigned, but students are expected to have completed the graph of their Jumping Jacks data.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

9/17/09 Science

1) Comparative Brain Observation Guide due tomorrow Friday 9/18
2) Quiz corrections due tomorrow Friday 9/18
3) Write a reflection about today's brain observation in your science journal.

9/17/09 Humanities

Tonight is an opportunity to use the feedback from your classmates, and the rubric guidelines, to type a draft of your essay. Please REMEMBER TO USE YOUR SUPER 6 NOTES while writing. You will also have about 45 minutes in class to type on Friday. If you are a bit slow with typing you may want to get a head start tonight.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Humanities 9/16

Attention writers of the essay..
finish rough draft 6 minimum pargraphs.

Need help on the "me" paragraph? look in the humanities folder.

9.16 Maths

8th Grade
Today in class we learned about reflective symmetry.
Practice due tomorrow:
All: 1ACE #2-9 (use the Labsheet)
Challenge: #1, 31-33.

7th Grade
Today in class we explored how our jumping jack rates changed over time.
No practice was assigned today.

ALL
Your Learner Profile is due to be complete by Thursday.

9/16/09 Science

1) Students should wear scrap clothing to class tomorrow for our brain observations!

2) Quiz corrections are due Friday 9/18/09

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

9/15/09 Science

Students are to complete the 14 levels of organization circles by the beginning of class tomorrow (Weds, 9/16)

9.15 Learner Profile (Maths)

Students have each created a Learner Profile wiki page about themselves, where they are writing about their Myers-Briggs profile and their Multiple Intelligences.

The deadline for completing the Learner Profile is Thursday September 17.

Students - please speak with Mr. Caswell if you have any questions or concerns about this assignment.

Monday, September 14, 2009

9/14/09 Science

1) Students will have a quiz tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/15) going over lab safety, fire drill procedures and our work on genetics thus far.

2) This week in Apollo Science, students will learn about the human life expectancy and factors that have contributed towards expanding it. We will also learn about the 14 levels of organization within/throughout organisms and, towards the middle of this week, we will investigate the structure and function of the human brain. We will study neuroanatomy through the lens that we can actually change the structure of our brains, a concept known as neuroplasticity. I plan on having pig/cow brain specimens on Thursday (9/17) for students to make comparative observations. Students that are hesitant for whatever reason will not be forced to participate in the brain observations. They should see me as soon as possible for an alternative activity. Likewise, any parent that is concerned about their son or daughter handling these specimens should also contact me. Observing specimens is a memorable and exciting part of science and all students are encouraged to work within their comfort level.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

9/10/09 Science

Students should expect a quiz early next week covering fire safety, lock down procedures, lab safety and our work on genetics.  The quiz will be 5 questions in true/false, fill in or written response format.  Any questions, see Mr. D.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

9.8 Maths

Today in class we explored our Myers-Briggs personality types. To catch up on anything you missed, or to explore more about Myers Briggs types, visit our wiki page.

http://miltonapollo.pbworks.com/Myers-Briggs+Type+Indicators

9.8 Civil War Field Trip

Parents – your student was sent home today with an information page and permission form for a field trip to a Civil War reenactment in Shelburne on Friday September 11. This is an important team outing and we hope very much that every student can attend. Please be sure to return the signed permission form by Thursday September 10.

9.8 Team Wiki

Apollo Parents – Team Apollo is building an online workspace where students will collaborate with each other and share their learning. This is a private online space, accessible only to our students, and monitored diligently by Team Apollo teachers. Ask your child to give you a tour of our team wiki.

Apollo Students – Show your parents what you have created so far on our team wiki. You are the expert! Give them the grand tour.

http://miltonapollo.pbworks.com/

Friday, September 4, 2009

9/4/09 Science

Students are to read and sign the lab safety contract. Please return the signed contract to Mr. D by Tuesday, September 8th.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

9/2/09 Team Policies and Norms

WELCOME TEAM APOLLO 2009-2010! There are several forms that have been mailed or sent home with students that need to be returned ASAP. Please review the "Apollo team norms" packet and read each class outline. Parents should complete the contact information sheet on pages 3 and 4 of the packet, and parents AND students should sign the last page in the packet. Each student should return all forms to his or her advisory teacher by Friday September 4, 2009.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Monday, June 1, 2009

6.1 Maths and Science

For the remaining days of school, students will be learning about the engineering, design and construction of bridges. Students will design and build their own popsicle bridges and test them for load bearing strength. Check back for future posts of internet resources to check out...

5.29 Geography

Apollo Art Hop to be held on Monday, June 8th. Creation of artwork conveying a geographic topic from this year with written component due Friday, June 5th.

6.1 U.S. History Homework

Read "The Soldiers" and complete the questions attached. Due Tuesday.

Friday, May 29, 2009

5.29 English

All grade 7 and 8 students will be working on a personal essay due June 5. This is the last writing piece of the year and is a reflective essay, that is why we have saved it to the end. Each student received a direction sheet, check list and helpful hints guide. Also on the sheet is the state web site with personal essay examples both graded and ungraded. If your son/daughter needs help, please visit the website or have them see me prior to June 3, so that they can still meet the deadline. All clinic and team times will be devoted to this work.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

5/28/09 Science Homework

1) 7th Grade Only 3-5 sentences describing the importance of electricity and/or circuits in your life due 5/29

2) Make up any missing work!!

Friday, May 22, 2009

5.22 Maths

7th Grade
Classwork: Practice solving equations using inverse operations
Homework: Have a great Memorial Day!

8th Grade:
Classwork: ACE 2-8
Homework: Have a great Memorial Day!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

5.21 Maths

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 3.4 - Solving Linear Equations with Inverse Operations
Homework: Complete Problem 3.4

8th Grade
Classwork: Problem 2.2 - Substituting Equivalent Expressions
Homework: Complete Problem 2.2

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

5.20 Maths

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 3.3 - Writing and Solving Equations
Homework: 3ACE 10, 12, 14, 39

8th Grade
Classwork: Problem 2.1 - Adding Expressions
Homework: Complete Problem 2.1

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

5.19 Maths

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 3.2 - Exploring Equality
Homework: 3ACE 2, 5-8

8th Grade
NECAP testing today

Monday, May 18, 2009

5/18 Science

1) 8th grade students have Science NECAPs tomorrow! Get plenty of rest!

2) Corrections on "Newton's 3rd Law Lab"

3) Progress reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday (5/26) of next week. Students are to make up any missing work they may owe. I will be in contact with parents of students who owe a substantial amount of work. Contact me if you have any questions.

5.18 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 3.1 - Solving Equations Using Tables and Graphs
Homework: Complete Problem 3.1 questions A and B.

8th Grade
Classwork: Skills Worksheet - Equivalent Expressions
Homework: Skills Worksheet questions 19-26

Thursday, May 14, 2009

5.14 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Mathematical Reflections 2, ACE 10 & 29
Homework: ACE 16, 18-21
* Quiz Tomorrow *

8th Grade
Classwork: Mathematical Reflections 1
Homework: ACE 18-23, 27-32
* Quiz Tomorrow *

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

5/13 Science Homework

Choose one of the stations that we did today during our "Center Of Gravity Stations" and explain how it works using the terms 'center of gravity' and 'support base' in your explanation.

5.13 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 2.4: Connecting Tables, Graphs and Equations
Homework: Complete Problem 2.4
* Quiz on Friday: Linear Graphs and Equations *

8th Grade
Classwork: Problem 1.4: Revisiting the Distributive Property
Homework: ACE 8, 9, 12, 14
* Quiz on Friday: Equivalent Expressions *

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

5.12 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: We started Problem 2.4: Connecting Tables, Graphs and Equations. We will complete this problem on Wednesday.
Homework: ACE 6,9


8th Grade
Classwork: We completed Problem 1.3: The Community Pool Problem, which extended our investigation of equivalent expressions.
Homework: ACE 5, 6

Monday, May 11, 2009

5/11 Science Homework

1) Students should complete problems numbered 10-12 on their "Working with examples of motion" worksheet. This worksheet along with the "Calculations of Motion" worksheet will be collected tomorrow as a classwork grade!! Please have all problems completed

2) Students and Parents should contact me about student grades.

5.11 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 2.3
Homework: ACE 2, 4 & Complete Problem 2.3 to the end of Question A.5.

8th Grade
Classwork: Problem 1.2
Homework: ACE 1, 2, 4

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

5/6 Science Homework

1)  Newton's 3rd Law Lab due Thursday 5/7

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

5/5 Science Homework

Students should make up missing work!

5-5 Geography

*Finish "Retelling the Arab-Israeli Conflict" assignment, if it is not yet completed.

5-5 U.S. History

*Turn in vocabulary if you have not yet done so!

**Study vocabulary and reformers for Thursday's quiz.

5.5 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Complete Problem 2.4; Mathematical Reflections 1
Homework: ACE 10, 12

8th Grade
Classwork: Problem 2.4 - Quadratic Equations: converting expanded form to factored form.
Homework: ACE 23-25, 30a-f

Monday, May 4, 2009

5.4 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Problem 1.4 and review 3rd Quarter Local Assessment
Homework: ACE 7

8th Grade
Classwork: Continue/complete Problem 2.3 and review 3rd Quarter Local Assessment.
Homework: ACE 22, 29

Sunday, May 3, 2009

5/4 Science

Students are to complete their interactive notebook on Newton's 2nd Law of Motion by Tuesday May 5th.

5/1 Science

Students should return a signed science progress report by Monday (5/4)

Friday, May 1, 2009

5.1 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: Complete problem 1.3: Using Linear Relationships
Homework: ACE 4, 5, 6 - this will be collected and graded on Monday

8th Grade
Classwork: Complete problem 2.3: Quadratic Expressions and the Distributive Property
Homework: ACE 16-21

Thursday, April 30, 2009

4/30 Science

1) Close read CDC article on the "Swine Influenza and You"

2)  Students will receive progress reports in Science Thursday and Friday.  Their current Q4 grade and whatever assignments they may owe will be on it.  These progress reports should be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to Mr. D for a homework grade on Monday May 4th.  


4.30 Math

7th Grade
Classwork: A lesson on linear relationships and start Problem 1.3: Using Linear Relationships.
Homework: None

8th Grade
Classwork: Quiz and start Problem 2.3: Quadratic Expressions and the Distributive Property.
Homework: Problem 2.3 #A, ACE #50

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

4.29 Math

7th Grade
Complete Problem 1.2

8th Grade
Quiz tomorrow on Investigation 1: Quadratic Relationships

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

4/28 Science

7th & 8th grade students should read "2.2 Inertia" and underline all main ideas. Students should also complete the accompanying reading strategy. This is due Wednesday 4/29/09

4.28 Math

7th Grade
ACE 1, 2, 16

8th Grade
Complete Problem 2.2
ACE 1-4

Monday, April 27, 2009

4/27 Science Homework

1)Students need to identify and draw examples of the 4 types of friction (static, sliding, rolling & fluid) discussed in their textbooks. Due tomorrow Tuesday 4/28.

2) Make up any missing assignments!!

4.27 7th Grade Geography

Finish questions from class on Arab-Israeli conflict using the map provided.

4.27 Math

7th Grade
Complete Problem 1.1

8th Grade
Complete Problem 2.1
*Quiz on Thursday*

Friday, April 17, 2009

English over vacation

Just a reminder to both grade 7 & grade 8 students, movie box drawings should be completed for Monday's class. I collected all spelling assignments today (assignments were written on the original word list at the bottom). Also taken today were typed or neatly written rough drafts of the invention report.

4.17 Math Homework

Have a great spring break!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

4.15 Math Homework

7th Grade
Complete the Unit Review on pages 65-66.
The unit test on Friday will cover:
  1. Comparing using ratio, fraction, percent and difference;
  2. Comparing and solving problems using unit rates;
  3. Solving problems using proportions.
8th Grade
None

4.15 U.S. History Homework

Using chart from class, give a one paragraph (ACE-IT) response to the question, "Which of these inventions had the greatest impact on American society?" Defend your thinknig.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

4.14 Math Homework

7th Grade
Complete Problem 4.3 to the end of question C.
ACE 6-14 (even only)
*Unit Test on Friday!*

8th Grade
ACE 5

4/13/09 Science Homework

Students are to write 3-5 sentences reviewing what we discussed in class today about forces and provide some examples of forces that are present in the world around us.

Monday, April 13, 2009

4.13 Math Homework

7th Grade
ACE 4, 5, 25
Unit test this Friday: Ratios, Rates and Proportions

8th Grade
ACE 3

4.13 Geography AND U.S. History Homework

Geography: Read pages 80-84 and complete Anticipation Guide pulling evidence from the reading to support your opinion. Due Wednesday.

U.S. History: Define vocabulary on graphic organizer and give a written response to the question, "In what ways was life different for people living in the North and the South?" (1 paragraph). Due Tuesday.

English homework

Hello to all grade 7 & 8 students. I want to remind you that your typed rough draft report due date has been moved to Friday. However, this does not mean that you can't turn it in earlier. Although this gives you more time to write this week, it also means that you will receive your rough drafts back after break and will need to revisit the report again to make changes. Turning it in before Friday ensures an opportunity to make changes before vacation, putting the assignment to rest.

I also want to remind students to practice spelling words for a quiz on Thursday, and to review the vocabulary, making sure you know the meanings of the 10 words.

I will take the vocabulary written in composition books any day this week, however, the official due date is Thursday for all vocab assignments.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

4/10 Science Homework

Students are to answer questions #'d 5-7 on the "Calculations of Motion" worksheet and 7-9on their "Working with Examples of Motion" worksheet for Monday's class (4/13/09). 

Thursday, April 9, 2009

4.9 Math Homework

7th Grade
ACE 1, 15-17

8th Grade
ACE 1, 2, 16

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

4.8 Math Homework

7th Grade
Complete Problem 4.1, questions A and B.

8th Grade
Complete "Looking Back" problems 1-3 (pp. 62-63).

English April 6-10

This week students in both 7th and 8th grade are researching for,and writing, their invention reports. The research should be completed as of today (Wednesday, April 8) and the complete typed rough draft is expected on Tuesday. In class on Tuesday, April 14th students will begin the project, a "movie box" or a poster with a replica or food to accompany the poster.
Project topics include Coca- Cola, Cracker Jacks, Dracula, and bicycles to name a few. Grade 8 topics needed to begin in the 1800's to tie into industrialization in America, which will soon be discussed in their history class.

4-8 U.S. History Homework

Due Friday--Read pages 392-397, and answer section questions #1-2

4-7 Geography Homework

Due Thursday--Bring in a small item (from around the house) to trade.

If classwork questions on economic freedom were not finished in class, please
complete for homework. You may use notes.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

4.7 Math Homework

7th Grade
None.

8th Grade
Complete "Looking Back" questions 1-2 p. 62-63

Monday, April 6, 2009

4.6 Math Homework

7th Grade
Portfolios are due tomorrow!

8th Grade
ACE 11

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

4.1 Math Homework

7th Grade
ACE 12
Students began their third Portfolio problem of the year today.  They will work on them in class for the next few days.

8th Grade
Complete Problem 3.2 to the end of Question B