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
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
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
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.
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.
Friday, December 10, 2010
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.
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"
Students should write 2-3 sentences reflecting on the quote: "We are all made of stardust"
Thursday, December 9, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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
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.
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.
Monday, December 6, 2010
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.
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.
Friday, December 3, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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.
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.
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