3/16 Science

Students should look at the first half of the suggested focus questions (1,3,4,6-8,13-16 & 18-21)on the science wiki tonight for review. Continue with the second half tomorrow night! Try to answer the questions without looking at your notes first. If you need help answering the questions, then look at your notes, click on the links, ask a peer or me. I suggest paying closer attention to questions 13,14,18,19,20,21! They are at the heart of what the test will be about!

3/15 Science

Students should complete the conclusion questions on the back of today's lab, "chemical changes in a bag." This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Also, students will have a test at the beginning of next week. Students can study using their notes, the wiki, and/or by meeting with me.

3/14 Humanities

1.) Finish improving work quality on spider graph assignment with questions.
2.) T-chart (Pros and Cons) "Growing up Digital" 8 bullet points minimum

Math 3/14

7th Grade

Students practiced multiplying positive and negative numbers.

Tomorrow is the last day to hand in signed Check Up 2 quizzes.

8th Grade

Students are continuing their work with rotation symmetry.

Check Up 1 quizzes are to be signed and brought back tomorrow!

Science Current Events

For those of you looking to find out more about the causes of earthquakes, check out this link on plate tectonics. The type of earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan was a continental slide (also known as subduction.) To find out more about that type of earthquake, click this link.

To find out more about the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis, click these links (picture & video)

To learn about the basics of nuclear power plants and how they work, watch these videos (video 1 & video 2)

3/11 Science

Students will be tested on their understanding of physical & chemical changes and the properties of matter on Friday of next week. They can use their notes and the wiki to help them study and prepare for it.

3/11 Math

7th grade

Students are learning how to multiply positive and negative numbers.

8th grade

Students are continuing their investigation of line reflections.

Enjoy your weekend!

3/10 Science

Students should complete their portfolio reflections for science ASAP.

3/10 Math

7th grade

Accentuate the Negative Check Up 2 quizzes handed back today. Students are learning about coordinate graphs.

Tonight, students should finish Investigation 2.5. Check Up 2 quizzes are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned by Monday March 14th.

8th grade

Kaleidoscopes, Hubcaps, and Mirrors Check Up 1 today.

Sign Up for Parent Conferences March 16 & 17

We hope you can attend a Student-Led Conference on the evening of Wednesday March 16 or Thursday March 17 in the school library. Educational research tells us that children benefit greatly from having meaningful conversations about their learning with important adults in their lives. To that end, your child will present to you artifacts of their learning from the second quarter - work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth. Your child will also discuss their progress with the Habits of Mind we have been working on this year.

Sign up here

3/9 Math

7th Grade
Quiz today: adding positive and negative numbers.

8th Grade
Students will be writing a reflection to summarize what they learned in Investigation 1. Students will also begin working on investigation 2.1, line reflections. Quiz tomorrow on reflection, rotation, and translation symmetry!

3/8 Math

Today all students worked on compiling their portfolios for the upcoming Student-Led Conferences.

8th graders - Don't forget to have your tests signed and brought in tomorrow!

3/8 Science

All students should complete the portfolio assignment reflection on the "Scuba Divers: Density Assessment" for homework! We will use this assignment at student-led conferences!

3/4 Science

Students need to complete the 'procedure' and 'conclusion' sections on their "Conservation of Mass" Lab for homework over the weekend. The completed lab report is due at the beginning of class on Monday 3/7.

3/4 Math

7th Grade
Students are learning about fact families. The following practice is assigned: 2ACE #'s 17-20, 22, 26

8th Grade
Students are learning about translational symmetry. The following practice is assigned:Page 14, question B

3/3 Math

7th Grade
Students are learning the relationship between adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. The following practice is assigned: 2ACE #'s 10, 11, 13

8th Grade
Students are learning about symmetries in kaleidoscope designs. The following practice is assigned: 1ACE #'s 20-25

3/2 Science

Welcome back! I hope everyone is refreshed and ready to continue our work together!

Students should reflect on the learning they did in class today by reviewing their 4-3-2-1 reading strategy. We will continue discussing physical and chemical changes tomorrow.

3/2 Math

7th Grade
Students are learning how to subtract positive and negative numbers. The following practice is assigned:
R2 ACE #6A-F, 7, 31
or
R3 ACE #6A-I, 31

8th Grade
Students are learning reflectional and rotational symmetry. The following practice is assigned:
R2 1ACE #2-10
or
R3 1ACE #6-10, 31-33

2.16 Maths

7th Grade
Students completed a quiz on adding positive and negative numbers.

8th Grade
Students completed the unit test on the Pythagorean Theorem.

2.15 Fundraising Project

Students! Go to the Apollo Fundraising Master Plan page on the wiki and comment on what we have so far.

2.14 Maths

7th Grade
Quiz on Tuesday: adding positive and negative numbers.

8th Grade
Unit test on Tuesday: the Pythagorean Theorem.

2.11 Maths

7th Grade
Students are developing algorithms for adding positive and negative numbers in Problem 2.1.

8th Grade
Students are applying their understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve geometric problems in Problem 4.3. The following practice is assigned: 4ACE# 8, 9, 10.

Student Conferences Announced

Team Apollo students will host student led conferences on the evenings of Wednesday March 16 and Thursday March 17. Two sessions will be offered each night: one at 5:30 and one at 6:30. Please plan to attend one of these sessions. More information will follow with opportunity to sign up for specific sessions. We look forward to seeing you.

Please note that Team Apollo will NOT hold conferences on March 1, as published in the district calendar. If you wish to meet with Apollo teachers prior to March 16 or 17, do not hesitate to contact us.

Pizza Orders Arrive Thursday!

All of the products sold during the Little Caesar's Pizza Kit fundraiser will be available for pickup this Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm in the cafeteria. Please arrange to have someone pick up the orders that your child sold during that time.

Please contact Jana Fabri if you have any questions: jfabri@mtsd-vt.org, 802-893-3230 x358

UVM Field Trip 2.10

In order to get students thinking about some of the post secondary options available to them, Team Apollo will visit the University of Vermont campus on Thursday February 8. Students will explore various aspects of college life.

PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE ASAP.

Spaghetti Dinner and 50/50 Raffle

Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, February 17th 5:00 - 7:00
Take the night off from cooking and help the 8th grade class get to Boston!
$5/student, $7/adult, and $20/family
Tickets available in the school store and at the door.

50/50 Raffle
Win up to $2,500!
Tickets are $10 each. Only 500 will be sold.
Drawing to be held on February 17th at the Spaghetti Dinner.
You need not be present to win.
Tickets are available in the School Store or from a Middle School student or teacher.

2.8 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to practice adding positive and negative numbers in Problem 1.4. Be sure to complete all of question A before Wednesday.

8th Grade
Students were returned two assessments today: Thinking with Mathematical Models Unit Test and Looking For Pythagoras Check Up 2. Corrections and parent signature for the Pythagoras quiz are due Wednesday.

2/7 Science

Students should write a detailed procedure outlining the major steps of today's "Water Thermometer" lab. Your procedure should also include a diagram that illustrates the experimental set-up. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow!

If you haven't finished the Matter Unit Glossary with the 17 vocabulary words, please do so tonight.

2.4 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to develop their number sense for adding negative numbers in Problem 1.3. Be sure to complete the following practice before Monday: 1ACE #20-29 (write a number sentence for each).

8th Grade
Students took a quiz to assess their mastery of the Pythagorean Theorem.

2/4 Science

Students should complete their glossary using the 17 chosen vocabulary words over the weekend. This assignment is due 2/7 at the beginning of class.

Also, I've been conferencing with students in all the classes and have seen most of them over the past 2 days. We've developed targeted science goals that will push their learning forward in this class. Please ask your son or daughter about their goals and how you can best support them in meeting their goals. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

2/3 Science

1. Students should show their density test to a parent or guardian and have them sign off on it. Bring back to class and hand in. Due ASAP!
2. 7th and 8th grade students need to complete 2 more vocabulary terms for their glossary as homework tonight.
3. I am conferencing with all students around goal-setting in science. We are using our Q2 HOM reflections and their current grades as a starting point for setting these science goals. Please ask your son or daughter about them and how you can best support them in achieving them. As always, if you have any questions, please contact me to discuss.

2.1 Humanities

Finish "Questions to Master" for intro to economic vocabulary.

Hawks and Ravens due Thursday
Snakes and Crows due Friday

Yearbook Photos Wanted!

If you have any photos of you and your middle school friends doing middle school things, please send them to Ms. O'Neil to be considered for inclusion in the yearbook. Send them asap to koneil@mtsd-vt.org.

1.31 Maths

7th Grade
Students are building their number sense with positive and negative numbers in Problem 1.2. Students should be sure to complete the entire problem before class on Tuesday.

8th Grade
Students are preparing for a quiz on the Pythagorean Theorem on Wednesday. Be sure to complete Math Reflections 3 and the practice packet.

1/31 Science

7th grade students received their density tests back today! They should have it signed by a parent or guardian. I strongly encourage students to meet with me to discuss making corrections on it.

8th grade-should return signed density tests! If students have not shown their tests to a parent or guardian, please ask them about it!

1.28 Maths

7th Grade
Students should complete all of Problem 1.1 before class on Monday.

8th Grade
Students should complete question 1 of Math Reflections 3 before class on Monday.

1/28 Science

7th grade-Crow's section-should write a few sentences describing to a 4th grader what happens to a gas when it is heated/cooled? Your answers should include the words "expand" and "contract." This is due on Monday January 31st at the beginning of class.

2011 Course Fair for 8th Grade

Please join us for the annual MHS course fair Feb. 3, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 8th grade parents are invited to the library from 6:00 – 6:30 pm for parent orientation. All parents and students of grades 8-11 are encouraged to attend from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the cafeteria. A copy of the program of studies will be available for each family.

1.27 Math

7th Grade
We are starting a new unit of study on integers and rational numbers. Today students explored some properties of positive and negative numbers in Problem 1.1. Students should make sure they have completed to the end of question C before class on Friday.

8th Grade
Students continue to explore and apply the Pythagorean Theorem in Problem 3.4. The following practice is assigned:
R2 - 3ACE #7, 15-18, 35
R3 - 3ACE #7. 15-17, 25, 35

Pizza Pizza Orders Due!

The orders for the Pizza Pizza fundraiser are due on Friday January 28.

1/27 Science`

8th grade-students should have their density assessment signed and returned to class.

7th grade-should complete the "Hot and Cold Balloon" probe for homework. This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow, 1/28.

1/26 Science

8th grade students received their scored density tests back today. Students should show the assessment to their parents or guardians and have a conversation around it. Parents/guardians should sign the assessment and students should return it tomorrow, 1/27.

1/24 Science

7th grade-took the first part of the density assessment today. Part 2 will be on Wednesday, 1/26.

1.24 Maths

7th Grade
Students received their marked unit tests today and completed a test dissection. Students are bringing their tests home to be signed by a parent. SIGNED TESTS MUST BE RETURNED ON TUESDAY.

8th Grade
There was no 8th Grade math class today.

1/21 Science

7th grade-students will be assessed on their understanding of density on Monday, 1/24. Students should use the wiki (focus questions 8,9,10,11 & 12), their notes on density and density packets 20, 23 and 24 to help them prepare for the test.

1/19 Science

8th grade-tomorrow will be part 2 of the density assessment. Get plenty of rest!

7th grade-will have a test on density on Monday, 1/24.

1/18 Science

8th grade-Students understanding of density will be assessed tomorrow (Weds, 1/19.) Students can use the wiki (focus questions 8,9,10,11, & 12), their notes and density packets 20, 23 & 24 to help prepare for the exam. The assessment's scoring rubric is also on the wiki.

7th grade-Students should reflect on today's lesson by choosing either to write a reflection paragraph, draw a diagrams or review their notes.

1.18 Maths

7th Grade
On Wednesday, students will take the unit test for the Comparing & Scaling unit. To prepare, students should complete question 2 on page 66 and review their notes and assessments from the unit.

8th Grade
The Pythagoras Check-Up 1 quiz was returned to students today. Students began to derive the pythagorean theorem by exploring the relationship between the areas of the squares formed on the legs of a right triangle to the square formed by the hypotenuse. No practice is assigned.

1.14 Maths

7th Grade
We have completed Investigation 4 of the Comparing and Scaling unit. Students will take a test on ratios, unit rates and proportions next week. Question #24 on page 59 is assigned over the long weekend.

8th Grade
Students took a quiz on the coordinate grid, squares and square roots.

1/14 Science

8th grade will be tested on Wednesday, 1/19.
7th grade will be tested either Thursday (1/20) or Monday of the following week.

Students can use their class notes, worksheets and wiki to help study for the test.

1/13 Science

Students will be assessed on their understanding of the concept of density next week in science class. The assessment is a performance-based lab. Students should review their notes, worksheets and wiki to help prepare them for it.

7th grade-should write a conclusion paragraph around the sink or swim activity we did in class today. This is due tomorrow, Friday 1/14.

1.13 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to practice using proportions to solve problems in Problem 4.3. Be sure to complete to the end of question 4.3.C before Friday's class.

8th Grade
Students will take a quiz on coordinates, squares and square roots on Friday. The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #36, 37, 38, 44
- or -
R3 2ACE #37, 38, 44, 49, 50

1/12 Science

Students will be assessed on their understanding of density next week. Students can review the material by looking over their notes, worksheets and material on the wiki.

7th grade- Students should complete the "Density Formula Homework" worksheet.

8th grade-none

1.12 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue practicing setting up and using proportions to solve problems in Problem 4.2. The following practice is assigned: 4ACE #3, 4.

8th Grade
Students continue exploring the properties of square roots in Problem 2.3. Students should complete all of question A before Thursday's class.

Boston Fundraiser: Pizza Pizza

Milton Middle School has officially launched the Little Caesar's Pizza Pizza fundraiser for the Boston trip. Students have been given a catalog of items that are for sale. We will be accepting orders through Friday 1/28, so please encourage your child to get out there and sell. Co-workers, relatives, and neighbors are great options. If you know of somebody outside of Vermont who would like to order, they can do so online by visiting www.pizzakit.com and entering #87681 when prompted for the school's fundraiser ID. Checks can be made out to Milton Middle School and all money and order forms need to be turned into advisors by 1/28. Please note that the products will be delivered here on Thursday 2/10 at 4:30pm and it would be ideal for families to pick up the items that afternoon.

1.11 Maths

7th Grade
The following practice is assigned:
R2 4ACE #1, 5-13(odd), 16, 17
- or -
R3 4ACE #2, 5-13(odd), 16, 17

8th Grade
The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #4-6, 10, 14-18
- or -
R3 2ACE #5-6, 14-18, 51-13

1/11 Science

Students will be assessed next week on their understanding of density and other properties of matter.

7th grade-students should spend 5-10 minutes reviewing their notes. Students can also click this science link to help review.

8th grade-students should write a conclusion paragraph on why objects sink or swim based on what we did in class today. All claims should be supported with evidence from the experiment. Due at the beginning of class tomorrow, 1/12/11

1.10 Maths

7th Grade
Students are learning to set up and use formal proportions in Problem 4.1. Students should complete question B.1. before class tomorrow.

8th Grade
Students are exploring square root as they work with the area and side length of squares in Problem 2.1. The following practice is assigned: 1ACE #33, 34 and 2ACE #47, 48.

1/10 Science

Students should make corrections on their Jump Start #1 quiz.

Students will be assessed next week on their understanding of density and properties of matter.

8th grade-Should complete the worksheet "Density Formula" for homework.
7th grade-Should complete the worksheet "Finding Density" for homework.

1.6 Maths

7th Grade
Students are mastering unit rates, as they complete Problem 3.4. The following practice is due tomorrow: 3ACE #10.

8th Grade
Students took the unit test for Thinking With Mathematical Models today. This test assesses many of the 8th grade algebra standards.

1/6 Science

All students should make corrections on their Jump Start #1 quiz.

7th Grade-Students should complete the packet "Density of a regular-shape solid 23" that was started in class today.

8th Grade-Students should complete the "Finding Density" worksheet they received at the end of class.

***Click here to read an article on the dead fish and birds phenomenon that is happening in multiple locations around the world***

1/5 Science

Students should make corrections on the jump start #1 quiz.

Both 7th and 8th grade students should review their notes for 10 minutes each night!

1/4 Science

Both 7th and 8th grade students should make corrections on Jump Start #1.

7th grade-Should reflect by writing or drawing about what they learned about the motion of particles during each phase of matter (solids, liquids and gases)

8th grade-should review their notes.

Hello, my name is Miss. Tatko...

Hello Team Apollo! My name is Miss. Tatko and for the next few months I will be student teaching with Mr. Caswell. I am a senior at The University of Vermont studying Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I am very excited to be student teaching at Milton Middle School and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you! I hope you all had a great holiday season!

See you in Math class,

Miss. Tatko

1.3 Maths

7th Grade
Students jumped right back into math class calculating unit rates (miles per hour) in Problem 3.2. The following practice is assigned: 3ACE #4-7.

8th Grade
Students continue practicing their algebra skills. For homework, students should finish the last question they started today in class. There will be a unit test later this week (probably Thursday).

1/3 Science

Welcome back! I hope everyone is refreshed and ready to continue our work together!!

All students received a quiz back today. Grades for it are in powerschool. The quiz is color-coded. Questions addressing the same standard are highlighted with the same color. Students should make corrections if they scored an "I" or a "W" on any parts of the quiz!!!

7th grade-Students are investigating the phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and played with oobleck today. For homework, they should write a couple of sentences describing what phase of matter they think it is.

Special Interest-There is a meteor shower happening tonight. For more information, click here.

12.20 Maths

7th and 8th Grade
Quizzes were returned today. Students should complete all quiz corrections before Tuesday's class.

Skating Field Trip Wednesday 12.22

On December 22nd, we will be walking to the Milton Ice Barn to go ice skating. We will be leaving the school at 10:30 and returning to the school by 2:30. Students should dress appropriately for walking over to the Ice Barn and skating. It has been advised that students wear long socks to cut down on blisters. Also, students can either bring a bag lunch or buy lunch at the Ice Barn. Students were sent home with a permission slip on Friday and they should be returned to their advisory teacher by Tuesday, December 21st with $5.00.

12/17 Science

7th grade-

Students should write a reflection paragraph on what they've learned about particles. This assignment is due on Monday 12/19.

8th grade-

Students should write down various solids, liquids and gases found at their homes. Bring this to class on Monday 12/19

Special Interest--December 21st, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year. On the night of the 20/21st, there will be a total lunar eclipse. Totality should occur at 3:17 am, weather permitting. Click here for more details.

12.17 Maths

7th and 8th Grade
All classes wrote a quiz today. Marked quizzes will be returned on Monday.

12.16 Maths

7th Grade
Study and practice for the quiz on ratios, fractions, percent and difference you will take on Friday. Complete 2ACE #6, 7, 23, 24 for practice.

8th Grade
Study and practice for the quiz on linear relationships you will take on Friday. Math Reflections 2 is due at the start of class. CORRECTION: You do not have to complete 2ACE #33.

12/15 Science

7th grade-
students should write a reflection paragraph around what they learned about air.

8th grade-
students should review their notes and watch the two videos on the wiki.

12.14 Maths

7th Grade
Students are using their proportional reasoning skills to compare pizza servings in Problem 2.2. Students should make corrections to the Math Reflections 1 assignment that was returned to them on Monday. Re-dos of Math Reflections 1 are due on Wednesday.

8th Grade
Students are using their linear algebra skills to find the point of intersection in Problem 2.4. Students must complete all of 2.4 before class on Wednesday. In addition, the following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #25-28, 34
- or -
R3 2ACE #25-28, 56

12.13 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue developing their proportional reasoning skills as we complete Problem 2.1. The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #14-18
- or -
R3 2ACE #2, 4, 12, 14-18

8th Grade
Students continue using equations, tables and graphs to solve problems in Problem 2.3 and 2.4. The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #7-11(odd only) and 12-17(all)
- or -
R3 2ACE #7-17(odd only) and 62

12/13 Science

7th grade-
Write a reflection paragraph summarizing what you learned in class today.

8th grade-
Write a reflection paragraph summarizing what you learned in class today. To extend today's learning, please watch this video on Otto Van Guericke.

12.10 Humanities

Finish word roots and poetry assignment.

12.10 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue using ratios, fractions and percents to solve problems in Problem 2.1. Students should complete question D before Monday's class.

8th Grade
In Problem 2.3, students continue using graphs, tables and equations to model linear relationships. Today we were introduced to inequalities. Students should complete 2.3 C before Monday's class.

12/10 Science

7th grade-
Students should write 2-3 sentences reflecting on the quote: "We are all made of stardust"

12.9 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue practicing making comparisons using ratios, fractions, percents and difference. For homework, students should complete the practice they started in class - either the worksheet or Problem 1.3.

8th Grade
Students continue to refine their understanding of linear relationships as they complete Problem 2.2. Problem 2.2 must be completed by Friday. Remember to answer question F as a Math Reflection, with explanations and examples.

12/9 Science

8th Grade-Students should write a 1-2 sentence reflection on what they learned about air today. Due tomorrow at the start of class, 12/10.

12.9 Humanities

Use notes and resources to study for test.

12.8 Maths

7th Grade
Today, students practiced using ratio, fraction and percent, and started to complete Math Reflections 1 on page 17. No homework is assigned.

8th Grade
Students continue to explore linear relationships in tables, graphs, words and equations in Problem 2.2. The following practice is assigned: 2ACE #5.

12/8 Science

8th Grade-should complete coloring in their periodic table of elements.

12.7 Maths

7th Grade
In Problem 1.2, students are learning about using ratio, fractions, percent and difference to make comparisons. Students should complete the following practice: 1ACE #1, 2, 4-7.

8th Grade
Students continue practicing using graphs to write equations and make predictions in Problem 2.1. The following practice is assigned:
R2 2ACE #1, 2, 35
- or -
R3 2ACE #1, 35, 36

12/7 Science

7th grade-
Look at the ingredients/nutrients on a bottle of vitamins, box of cereal, food supplements, cosmetics, cleaning and grooming products or houseplant fertilizers. Using your periodic table, jot down the elements that you see in the list of ingredients. Due tomorrow on Wednesday, 12/8.

8th grade-
Students should either complete the "It's Iron-ic cereal" worksheet or write a reflection around what you learned in class today. Due tomorrow on Wednesday, 12/8.

12.7 Humanities

Write a super 6 paragraph on: How has Mexican culture stayed the same and changed over time? Give specific reasons for cultural change (identify the other culture group that influenced Mexican culture--ex. Spain, United States, Aztec).

12.6 Humanities

Review the items you struggled with on your entry ticket -- either the definition of culture or parts of a map for Friday's quiz. DOGSTAILS (d = date, o = orientation, g = grid, s = scale, t = title, a = author, i = index, l = legend / key, s = sources)

12.6 Maths

7th Grade
Students received their marked unit tests on the Stretching and Shrinking unit. We launched the new unit Comparing and Scaling, where students will explore comparing quantities using ratio, proportion and percent. Students should complete Problem 1.1 question E before Tuesday's class.

8th Grade
Students received their marked quizzes. We continued our exploration of linear relationships in Problem 2.1. Students should complete question A of Problem 2.1 before Tuesday's class.

12.3 Humanities

Finish Map 3 -- Recreate a special purpose map (land-use and crops OR indigenous languages) of only Mexico. Identify orientation, scale, title, and include a key/legend.

12/3 Science

7th grade-use your 4 vocabulary words from today's reading in a sentence or paragraph. Due on Monday 12/6

8th grade-Look at the ingredients/nutrients on a bottle of vitamins, box of cereal, food supplement, cosmetics, cleaning and grooming product or houseplant fertilizers. Jot down the 'elements' that you see in the list of ingredients. If possible, bring the item with you to class on Monday, 12/6.

12.2 Maths

7th Grade
In class, students reviewed their learning from the Stretching and Shrinking unit, and completed practice worksheets to prepare for the unit test they will take on Friday. Students should study and practice by completing both worksheets and by reviewing their previous work.

8th Grade
Students continue exploring and describing different functional relationships. There will be a quiz on Friday. Students should complete the following before class on Friday:
1. Problem 1.3
2. 1ACE # 3, 4, 27-29
3. Math Reflections 1 (questions 2 and 3 only). Explain with specific examples and counterexamples.

12.1 Maths

7th Grade
Students continue to practice using similar triangles to solve real-world measurement problems. The following practice is assigned: 5ACE #3 or 4, and 22-24. 7th grade students will take a unit test on Friday!

8th Grade
Students were returned their unit tests on volume and surface area of three dimensional shapes. We continue to explore functional relationships between variables in Problem 1.3. Students must complete 1.3 A before class on Thursday.

11.30 Maths

7th Grade
In problem 5.1, students are learning how to apply their skills with similar triangles to solving real world measurement problems. The following practice is assigned:
5ACE #1 or 2, and 7-21(odd only)

8th Grade
Students are exploring and describing relationships between variables in experimental data in Problems 1.1 and 1.2. The following practice is assigned:
1ACE #7, 8, 9

11/29 Science

Welcome back! Hopefully, everyone enjoyed their holiday break!

1) Students should write a reflection about the "what is matter?" card sort they did in class today. The reflection should be 2-3 sentences and can be as simple as: a) what I learned in class today, b) questions I have from today's class and/or c) what was the goal of today's activity. The reflection is due at the beginning of tomorrow's class (11/30)

2) Students can and should make corrections on the "Bicycle Tire" assessment!

11.29 Maths

7th Grade
In problem 4.3, students continue practicing using scale factor and ratios of adjacent sides to find missing side lengths. The following practice is assigned:
R2 4ACE #5-12
- or -
R3 4ACE #5-8, 13, 14

8th Grade
Today we launched a new algebra unit, Thinking With Mathematical Models. In Problem 1.1, students conducted an experiment to explore the relationship between bridge thickness and strength.

11.18 Maths

7th Grade
In class we practiced using ratios of adjacent sides to identify similar figures in Problem 4.1. The following practice should be completed by Friday: 4ACE #1, 3, 15-20 (optional challenge: 26).

8th Grade
On Friday, students will take a unit test on the Filling and Wrapping unit. Students should continue to study and practice surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and cylinders, and volume of cones, spheres and triangular prisms.

11.18 Humanities

Be sure all assignments are complete for book groups, "The Outsiders".

1. Students should finish all wiki questions (4 days) with a response to 2 peers for each day.

2. Finish "Then and Now" chart for Friday.

3. Check over Dialectical Journals and be sure answers have quality details.

11.16 Maths

7th Grade
Students took a quiz on similar figures, scale factor and corresponding sides and angles today. Tomorrow we will begin to learn about how to use ratios with similar figures.

8th Grade
This week, students are applying their expertise with the volume of cylinders to exploring the volume of cylinders and cones. The following practice is assigned:
R2 4ACE #10, 11, 15
- or -
R3 4ACE #10, 11, 37

11/15 Science

1) Students are strongly encouraged to make corrections on their "Bicycle Tire" test. Making corrections will allow students the opportunity to retake the test to improve their grades.

2) Students will present their "Bicycle Tire" assessment as their learning assignment during the parent/teacher/student conference. Students had time to complete the reflection in class today. However, if more time is needed, students should either meet with me or complete the reflection on their own time.

11-11 Humanities

Students are to make all corrections to narratives in preparation for Apollo Learner Celebration tomorrow.