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.