8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students were given choices on how to spend their math class. Students who have missing assignments were given time to work on those assignments in order to avoid having to do them over break. Students who are caught up with their work were given time to create geometric shapes via nets. The hope is that students will be able to create a few different 3-D christmas ornaments.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping into a snowflake making activity. Students were introduced to rotational symmetry, and then asked to produce several different snowflakes via working models presented by Mr. Olsen in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #26 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students utilized the information they gathered the past two days during the frog dissections and applied that knowledge and information into an activity today where they compared frog organ weight vs. the frogs total body weight, against human body weight vs. human organ weight. Once they completed their calculations, they produced a double bar graph comparing human to frog organ weight.
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY of this week, STUDENTS DISSECTED FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: Finish up the double bar graph if they did not finish up in class.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday December 15, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before jumping back into chapter 4. Today students continued working with GCFs and finished the 4.2 worksheet in class. Once they finished up with the 4.2 worksheet, they were handed a prime number worksheet to help them recognize and better understand prime numbers.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 4. Today students continued working with the LCMs and they finished up the 4.4 worksheet in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #26 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students dissected frogs!!!
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY of this week, STUDENTS DISSECTED FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 4. Today students continued working with the LCMs and they finished up the 4.4 worksheet in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #26 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students dissected frogs!!!
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY of this week, STUDENTS DISSECTED FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Tuesday December 14, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before jumping back into chapter 4. Today we introduced the greatest common factors to students. After some teacher led instruction and several example problems, student were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Wednesday. Section 4.2 worksheet is due Wednesday (odds only).
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 4. Today we reviewed the rules for finding the least common multiple, before doing several example problems led by Mr. Olsen. Students were then handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #25 is due Wednesday. Section 4.4 worksheet is due Wednesday (odds Only).
Science: Today in science students dissected frogs!!!
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TODAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Wednesday. Section 4.2 worksheet is due Wednesday (odds only).
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 4. Today we reviewed the rules for finding the least common multiple, before doing several example problems led by Mr. Olsen. Students were then handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #25 is due Wednesday. Section 4.4 worksheet is due Wednesday (odds Only).
Science: Today in science students dissected frogs!!!
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TODAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Monday December 13, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before being handed their chapter 3 tests. Students then spent the rest of class making corrections to the errors they made on the tests.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Wednesday. Chapter 3 test corrections are due Tuesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 4. Today was a quick review of equivalent fractions as well as factors, before introducing the concept of multiples. We had a class discussion about the differences between factors and multiples and attempted a few example problems with Mr. Olsen leading the way.
Assignments: Review Homework #25 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students began class with a review of the eleven body systems before transitioning into a discussion on what to expect during the frog dissections on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Wednesday. Chapter 3 test corrections are due Tuesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 4. Today was a quick review of equivalent fractions as well as factors, before introducing the concept of multiples. We had a class discussion about the differences between factors and multiples and attempted a few example problems with Mr. Olsen leading the way.
Assignments: Review Homework #25 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students began class with a review of the eleven body systems before transitioning into a discussion on what to expect during the frog dissections on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday December 9, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before being introduced to chapter 4 and factors and prime factorization. Today was all about teacher instruction and several example problems for students to get the vocabulary down as well as an understanding of the difference between factors and multiples.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Friday. Cumulative Test part II is due Monday Dec. 13th.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 3. Today was a quick review of equivalent fractions, before students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills with Mr. Olsen available to provide assistance as needed in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday. Finish up the 4.3 worksheet if they did not finish up in the class time provided.
Science: Today in science students continued learning about the digestive system. Today students dissected worms! Students were to complete a worksheet as they went through the process.
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Friday. Cumulative Test part II is due Monday Dec. 13th.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 3. Today was a quick review of equivalent fractions, before students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills with Mr. Olsen available to provide assistance as needed in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday. Finish up the 4.3 worksheet if they did not finish up in the class time provided.
Science: Today in science students continued learning about the digestive system. Today students dissected worms! Students were to complete a worksheet as they went through the process.
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wednesday December 8, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before either finishing up their chapter 3 test, or beginning (or continuing) to work on the cumulative review activity. This activity is meant for students to reflect upon, and draw upon the knowledge base they have built up over the first three chapters of the text book. Today was the final day for students to work on this activity in class, part two of this cumulative test is due on Monday Dec. 13th.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Friday. Cumulative Test part II is due Monday Dec. 13th.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 3. We started learning about equivalent fractions, and more specifically about what a fraction is, and how to find equivalent fractions. Today included some teacher led instruction and several examples problems for students to practice before being handed the next worksheet tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students continued learning about the digestive system. Today students finished up a set of questions concerning worms, before we transitioned into a discussion about the ethical dilemmas surrounding dissections in schools. Students acted out a skit from a frog's perspective and the rest of class in turn spent about ten minutes reflecting upon these dilemmas in their science notebooks. FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #23 is due Friday. Cumulative Test part II is due Monday Dec. 13th.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 3. We started learning about equivalent fractions, and more specifically about what a fraction is, and how to find equivalent fractions. Today included some teacher led instruction and several examples problems for students to practice before being handed the next worksheet tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #24 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students continued learning about the digestive system. Today students finished up a set of questions concerning worms, before we transitioned into a discussion about the ethical dilemmas surrounding dissections in schools. Students acted out a skit from a frog's perspective and the rest of class in turn spent about ten minutes reflecting upon these dilemmas in their science notebooks. FOR PARENTS INFORMATION: NEXT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY STUDENTS WILL BE DISSECTING FROGS AND WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES TO DONATE $10 IF POSSIBLE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF ORDERING THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If you are interested in contributing some money to our cause here in science, please make checks payable to DHMS with Aurora House Science written into the memo area of the check. THANK YOU in advance from Mr. Olsen and Mr. White, as well as our students!!
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday December 7, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before either finishing up their chapter 3 test, or beginning (or continuing) to work on the cumulative review activity. This activity is meant for students to reflect upon, and draw upon the knowledge base they have built up over the first three chapters of the text book.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 2. Today students continued working on greatest common factors and more specifically, relatively prime numbers. After some teacher led instruction and a few example problems, students continued work on their 4.2 worksheet, and determining whether two or more numbers are relatively prime or not.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students began learning about the digestive system. More specifically, we began talking about worms and how they work, what they do and why it may be important to learn about them and why we are dissecting them on Thursday of this week.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 2. Today students continued working on greatest common factors and more specifically, relatively prime numbers. After some teacher led instruction and a few example problems, students continued work on their 4.2 worksheet, and determining whether two or more numbers are relatively prime or not.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students began learning about the digestive system. More specifically, we began talking about worms and how they work, what they do and why it may be important to learn about them and why we are dissecting them on Thursday of this week.
Assignments: None.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday December 2, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped into the chapter 3 review for the chapter test scheduled for Friday. Today students participated in a class wide review activity that included multiple stations situated around the room. Each station involved problems from each section of chapter 3, and students moved around the room completing certain assigned problems.
Assignments: Continue the review process of chapter 3. Our chapter 3 test will be tomorrow (FRIDAY)!
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 1. Today students worked on a coloring worksheet that prompted students to understand prime and composite factors.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students continued working and learning about the skeletal system. Today during our block period students dissected owl pellets. Students had a worksheet to fill out as they worked and they hopefully began to put together the similarities between human and animal skeletons.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Continue the review process of chapter 3. Our chapter 3 test will be tomorrow (FRIDAY)!
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 1. Today students worked on a coloring worksheet that prompted students to understand prime and composite factors.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students continued working and learning about the skeletal system. Today during our block period students dissected owl pellets. Students had a worksheet to fill out as they worked and they hopefully began to put together the similarities between human and animal skeletons.
Assignments: None.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday December 1, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped into the chapter 3 review for the chapter test scheduled for Friday. Today students had the options of working on the chapter review at the end of chapter 3; working on extra practice problems for chapter 3 located on page 805 of the text book; or simply organizing their math notebooks in preparation of the test on Friday.
Assignments: Continue the review process of chapter 3.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 1. Today we reviewed prime factorization and factor trees. After some teacher led instruction and several example problems determining prime or composite numbers, student were handed the 4.1 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Friday. Complete the 4.1 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided.
Science: Today in science students continued working and learning about the skeletal system. Students took the first twenty minutes of class to finish up the dictionary activity, before we had a class discussion on where these bones were actually located in the body. We then transitioned into a discussion on the owl pellet dissections that are planned for Thursday and Friday. We will be blocking the entire afternoon each of the next two days, and tomorrow Mr. Sheufelt's homeroom is blocking science for the afternoon. Friday will be Mr. Olsen's homeroom.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Continue the review process of chapter 3.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before jumping back into chapter 4, section 1. Today we reviewed prime factorization and factor trees. After some teacher led instruction and several example problems determining prime or composite numbers, student were handed the 4.1 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #22 is due Friday. Complete the 4.1 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided.
Science: Today in science students continued working and learning about the skeletal system. Students took the first twenty minutes of class to finish up the dictionary activity, before we had a class discussion on where these bones were actually located in the body. We then transitioned into a discussion on the owl pellet dissections that are planned for Thursday and Friday. We will be blocking the entire afternoon each of the next two days, and tomorrow Mr. Sheufelt's homeroom is blocking science for the afternoon. Friday will be Mr. Olsen's homeroom.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday November 30, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped back in to section 3.6 and solving multi-step inequalities. Students did the even problems on the 3.6 worksheet yesterday, and today we completed the odds during class.
Assignments: Review HW #20 is due on Wednesday. Finish the 3.6 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided (odds).
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before having a class-wide discussion concerning the quality of work handed in from the Hemlock Cone Activity. We then began chapter 4 and number patterns and fractions. Today we introduced prime factorization, took some notes, and did an example problem together.
Assignments: Review Homework #21 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students continued working and learning about the skeletal system. Students took the first twenty five minutes of class to complete a reading and answer some associated questions, before transitioning into an activity where students were given fifteen bones found in the human body and asked to use a dictionary to define each and locate them in the body.
Assignments: Finish the Skeletal System worksheet if they did not complete it in the class time provided.
Assignments: Review HW #20 is due on Wednesday. Finish the 3.6 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided (odds).
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters before having a class-wide discussion concerning the quality of work handed in from the Hemlock Cone Activity. We then began chapter 4 and number patterns and fractions. Today we introduced prime factorization, took some notes, and did an example problem together.
Assignments: Review Homework #21 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students continued working and learning about the skeletal system. Students took the first twenty five minutes of class to complete a reading and answer some associated questions, before transitioning into an activity where students were given fifteen bones found in the human body and asked to use a dictionary to define each and locate them in the body.
Assignments: Finish the Skeletal System worksheet if they did not complete it in the class time provided.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday November 29, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students reviewed the properties and associated rules for each property for solving inequalities using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students were then introduced to section 3.6 and solving multi-step inequalities. After some teacher led instruction and several example problems, students were handed the 3.6 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review HW #20 is due on Wednesday. Finish the 3.6 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided (evens only).
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with jumping back into our Hemlock Cone Activity. In this activity, students went outside and collected at least ten hemlock cones. They then weighed each individual cone and created a data set that in turn they found the mean, median, mode and range of. They then graphed their weights and produced a poster to display their results.
Assignments: Review Homework #21 is due Wednesday. Finish up with their hemlock cone poster activity if they did not finish in the class time provided.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to the skeletal system. We began with a class wide discussion on the five major functions of the skeletal system and continued the discussion on the difference between weight bearing and non-weight bearing activities. We ended class talking about the four major joints associated with the skeletal system.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review HW #20 is due on Wednesday. Finish the 3.6 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided (evens only).
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with jumping back into our Hemlock Cone Activity. In this activity, students went outside and collected at least ten hemlock cones. They then weighed each individual cone and created a data set that in turn they found the mean, median, mode and range of. They then graphed their weights and produced a poster to display their results.
Assignments: Review Homework #21 is due Wednesday. Finish up with their hemlock cone poster activity if they did not finish in the class time provided.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to the skeletal system. We began with a class wide discussion on the five major functions of the skeletal system and continued the discussion on the difference between weight bearing and non-weight bearing activities. We ended class talking about the four major joints associated with the skeletal system.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday November 23, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped back into section 3.5 on solving inequalities using multiplication or division. We graded the 3.5 worksheet as a class, answered a few questions from the students and then Mr. Olsen handed out another worksheet for kids to practice their skills of solving inequalities using multiplication or division, and graphing their results on a number line.
Assignments: Review HW #19 is due on Wednesday. Finish the inequality worksheet if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters activity. Next, students were handed back their chapter 3 tests, and asked to make corrections of their mistakes. Once students had finished with their test corrections, they were able to jump back into our Hemlock Cone Activity.
Assignments: Review Homework #20 is due Wednesday. Finish up with their chapter 3 test corrections if they did not finish up in class.
Science: Today in science students had all of the class period to complete the vitamin and mineral work packet they began yesterday in class.
Assignments: Finish up the packet for homework if they did not finish in the class time provided.
Assignments: Review HW #19 is due on Wednesday. Finish the inequality worksheet if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters activity. Next, students were handed back their chapter 3 tests, and asked to make corrections of their mistakes. Once students had finished with their test corrections, they were able to jump back into our Hemlock Cone Activity.
Assignments: Review Homework #20 is due Wednesday. Finish up with their chapter 3 test corrections if they did not finish up in class.
Science: Today in science students had all of the class period to complete the vitamin and mineral work packet they began yesterday in class.
Assignments: Finish up the packet for homework if they did not finish in the class time provided.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday November 22, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped back into section 3.5 on solving inequalities using multiplication or division. After a quick review of the rules for using these properties, and several teacher led example problems, students were handed a worksheet to practice their new found skills.
Assignments: Review HW #19 is due on Wednesday. Finish the section 3.5 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters activity. We then started talking of ways to build our own data sets. After spending about ten minutes discussing ways to build data sets, we all went outside and collected hemlock cones that we will weigh and create a data set with.
Assignments: Review Homework #20 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students began class with a discussion about the importance of white blood cells to the health of the human body. We talked about why it may be important to make healthy lifestyle choices and a big choice we all have the ability to have a say in is what we eat, and why that is important. We have started talking about the importance of vitamins and minerals, and today and tomorrow's activity revolves around learning about the most important vitamins and minerals to the human body.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review HW #19 is due on Wednesday. Finish the section 3.5 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters activity. We then started talking of ways to build our own data sets. After spending about ten minutes discussing ways to build data sets, we all went outside and collected hemlock cones that we will weigh and create a data set with.
Assignments: Review Homework #20 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students began class with a discussion about the importance of white blood cells to the health of the human body. We talked about why it may be important to make healthy lifestyle choices and a big choice we all have the ability to have a say in is what we eat, and why that is important. We have started talking about the importance of vitamins and minerals, and today and tomorrow's activity revolves around learning about the most important vitamins and minerals to the human body.
Assignments: None.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday November 18, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped into section 3.4 and solving inequalities using addition and subtraction. We did a few different example problems to begin with, before students were handed a worksheet and given about 25 minutes of class time to work with Mr. Olsen available to answer any questions and offer assistance.
Assignments: Review HW#18 is due on Friday. Finish the section 3.4 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students took the chapter 3 test.
Assignments: Review Homework #19 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students began class with a discussion about the difference between red blood cells and white blood cells. Students were then handed a picture of a bacteria, virus or white blood cell that was from under a microscope, and blown up to have a better view of. Tomorrow, we will have a guest speaker come in and address the class about the importance of white blood cells and a healthy lifestyle.
Assignments: Finish their drawings from class to be used tomorrow with our guest speaker, Ms. Bain, a registered nurse.
Assignments: Review HW#18 is due on Friday. Finish the section 3.4 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students took the chapter 3 test.
Assignments: Review Homework #19 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students began class with a discussion about the difference between red blood cells and white blood cells. Students were then handed a picture of a bacteria, virus or white blood cell that was from under a microscope, and blown up to have a better view of. Tomorrow, we will have a guest speaker come in and address the class about the importance of white blood cells and a healthy lifestyle.
Assignments: Finish their drawings from class to be used tomorrow with our guest speaker, Ms. Bain, a registered nurse.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday November 17, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped into section 3.4 and solving inequalities using addition and subtraction. First we needed to define an inequality, before talking about the rules for solving inequalities. After discussing these rules students tried several example problems.
Assignments: Review HW#18 is due on Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students were then given the rest of the class period to organize their math notebooks and begin the review process to prepare for their chapter 3 test tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #19 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students were given the first twenty minutes of class to review and study for the test they took on the health of the cardiovascular system.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review HW#18 is due on Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students were then given the rest of the class period to organize their math notebooks and begin the review process to prepare for their chapter 3 test tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #19 is due Friday.
Science: Today in science students were given the first twenty minutes of class to review and study for the test they took on the health of the cardiovascular system.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday November 16, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped back into section 3.3 and solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign. Students were given ample class time with Mr. Olsen available to help as needed to complete the 3.3 worksheet. Once students were done with the worksheet, some extra problems from the textbook were assigned to reaffirm these new found skills.
Assignments: Please complete p. 805 #18-26. Finish the section 3.3 WS for class on Wednesday. Review HW#17 is due on Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 and reviewed histograms, before reviewing all five different data displays we have covered in chapter 3. We started talking about being able to apply the appropriate data display to a given data set. This is covered in the section 3.6 worksheet.
Assignments: Finish the 3.6 worksheet for class tomorrow. Review Homework #18 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science we had a class wide review activity. Students participated in a Jeopardy style game where we grouped up into four different groups and answered questions the Mr. Olsen read to the class.
Assignments: Students in science have a test tomorrow (Wednesday) on the Cardiovascular System.
Assignments: Please complete p. 805 #18-26. Finish the section 3.3 WS for class on Wednesday. Review HW#17 is due on Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 and reviewed histograms, before reviewing all five different data displays we have covered in chapter 3. We started talking about being able to apply the appropriate data display to a given data set. This is covered in the section 3.6 worksheet.
Assignments: Finish the 3.6 worksheet for class tomorrow. Review Homework #18 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science we had a class wide review activity. Students participated in a Jeopardy style game where we grouped up into four different groups and answered questions the Mr. Olsen read to the class.
Assignments: Students in science have a test tomorrow (Wednesday) on the Cardiovascular System.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday November 15, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students jumped back into section 3.3 and solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign. After some instruction and teacher led examples, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Finish the section 3.3 WS for class on Tuesday. Review HW#17 is due on Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 and reviewed histograms, before reviewing all five different data displays we have covered in chapter 3.
Assignments: Review Homework #18 is due Wednesday.
Science: Students began class engaging in a class wide discussion regarding the cardiovascular system. Students then took the remaining time in class to complete a study guide worksheet to aid them in their studies for the test on the cardiovascular system on Wednesday of this week.
Assignments: Finish any missing work from chapter 4 of the Human Biology and Heath text book we have been working with.
Assignments: Finish the section 3.3 WS for class on Tuesday. Review HW#17 is due on Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 and reviewed histograms, before reviewing all five different data displays we have covered in chapter 3.
Assignments: Review Homework #18 is due Wednesday.
Science: Students began class engaging in a class wide discussion regarding the cardiovascular system. Students then took the remaining time in class to complete a study guide worksheet to aid them in their studies for the test on the cardiovascular system on Wednesday of this week.
Assignments: Finish any missing work from chapter 4 of the Human Biology and Heath text book we have been working with.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday November 10, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students took a quiz on the first three sections of chapter 3.
Assignments: In the students at home text books, students are to complete problems #11-22 on page 134 for Monday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students then took their quiz on the first three sections of chapter 3.
Assignments: For Monday students are to complete problems from their at home text books. Page 141 #3-9 (all) and page 142 #18 (a,b,c only).
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the cardiovascular system. Students had three tasks to complete in class today. One included a reading and a set of questions to be answered. The second activity involved stethoscopes. Students had to follow the directions provided on a worksheet and complete the worksheet as they went. Each student was to listen to the heartbeat of two of their classmates for one minute each. The third activity was a coloring worksheet that re-enforces the concepts of the circulatory system from last week.
Assignments: Finish any of the three worksheets that the students did not complete in the class time allotted.
Assignments: In the students at home text books, students are to complete problems #11-22 on page 134 for Monday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students then took their quiz on the first three sections of chapter 3.
Assignments: For Monday students are to complete problems from their at home text books. Page 141 #3-9 (all) and page 142 #18 (a,b,c only).
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the cardiovascular system. Students had three tasks to complete in class today. One included a reading and a set of questions to be answered. The second activity involved stethoscopes. Students had to follow the directions provided on a worksheet and complete the worksheet as they went. Each student was to listen to the heartbeat of two of their classmates for one minute each. The third activity was a coloring worksheet that re-enforces the concepts of the circulatory system from last week.
Assignments: Finish any of the three worksheets that the students did not complete in the class time allotted.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday November 9, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students graded the section 3.2 worksheet. We then transitioned into section 3.3 and solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign. We spent the rest of the hour going over the rules and doing several practice problems as a class. Students were asked to solve an equation on their own as an exit ticket.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved into section 3.5 in the text book and began covering histograms. We learned how to build frequency tables, and how to then build the histogram by graphing the frequency column of the frequency table. Students were given about 20 minutes of class time to begin the worksheet and if students did not finish the worksheet in class, it is homework.
Assignments: Review Homework #17 is due on Wednesday. Finish section 3.5 if students did not finish during class.
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the different types of blood within the body. Today we completed a lab activity where students were handed a set of procedures and two separate data tables to fill out while following the same procedures during each experiment. There were several questions the students are to answer at the end of the activity.
Assignments: Finish the questions at the end of the lab report if they did not finish in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved into section 3.5 in the text book and began covering histograms. We learned how to build frequency tables, and how to then build the histogram by graphing the frequency column of the frequency table. Students were given about 20 minutes of class time to begin the worksheet and if students did not finish the worksheet in class, it is homework.
Assignments: Review Homework #17 is due on Wednesday. Finish section 3.5 if students did not finish during class.
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the different types of blood within the body. Today we completed a lab activity where students were handed a set of procedures and two separate data tables to fill out while following the same procedures during each experiment. There were several questions the students are to answer at the end of the activity.
Assignments: Finish the questions at the end of the lab report if they did not finish in class.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday November 8, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before students were given the rest of the hour to continue working on using the distributive property to solve equations. Students were to finish the 3.2 worksheet if they had not done so over the weekend. Once students were finished with the worksheet, extra practice problems were assigned out of the text book, pp. 128 # 23-31 odds; and #33-36 all.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved back into section 3.4 and continued working with box and whisker plots. Students were allowed class time to finish the 3.4 worksheet with Mr. Olsen available to give assistance when needed on an individual basis. Once the worksheets were completed, extra practice problems from the text book were assigned. pp. 135 #1-9 all.
Assignments: Review Homework #17 is due on Wednesday.
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the different types of blood within the body. Students were asked to read section 4.3 from the Human Biology and Health text book and answer the review questions, in complete sentences, at the end of the section.
Assignments: Finish reading section 4.3 from the Human Biology and Health text book and answer the questions on page 118 # 1-4.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved back into section 3.4 and continued working with box and whisker plots. Students were allowed class time to finish the 3.4 worksheet with Mr. Olsen available to give assistance when needed on an individual basis. Once the worksheets were completed, extra practice problems from the text book were assigned. pp. 135 #1-9 all.
Assignments: Review Homework #17 is due on Wednesday.
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the different types of blood within the body. Students were asked to read section 4.3 from the Human Biology and Health text book and answer the review questions, in complete sentences, at the end of the section.
Assignments: Finish reading section 4.3 from the Human Biology and Health text book and answer the questions on page 118 # 1-4.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday November 4, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before we graded the section 3.1 worksheet as a class. Next, section 3.2 was introduced to the class. This section deals with introducing the distributive property into solving equations. After some serious teacher led instruction, students practiced many different example problems. Friday we will work on the worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #15 is due first thing Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.4 on box and whisker plots. We spent the majority of the hour going over the new vocabulary words as well as how to build and interpet the box and whisker plots themselves. Tomorrow we will work on the worksheet together.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due on Friday.
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the different types of blood vessels within the body. Students were handed a worksheet to read over and pick out certain pieces of information to answer questions on the back side of the worksheet. We then transitioned into a lab activity where we defined the terms pulse and heart rate. Students then have to follow the procedures on the lab worksheet and take their pulse after several different scenarios.
Assignments: The lab Heart Beat, Health Beat worksheet and associated bar graph is due tomorrow in class.
Assignments: Review Homework #15 is due first thing Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.4 on box and whisker plots. We spent the majority of the hour going over the new vocabulary words as well as how to build and interpet the box and whisker plots themselves. Tomorrow we will work on the worksheet together.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due on Friday.
Science: Students began class with a closer look at the different types of blood vessels within the body. Students were handed a worksheet to read over and pick out certain pieces of information to answer questions on the back side of the worksheet. We then transitioned into a lab activity where we defined the terms pulse and heart rate. Students then have to follow the procedures on the lab worksheet and take their pulse after several different scenarios.
Assignments: The lab Heart Beat, Health Beat worksheet and associated bar graph is due tomorrow in class.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday November 3, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before transitioning back into section 3.1 on solving two step equations. After spending most of class yesterday going over the rules and practicing example problems, today was all about the students working on the worksheet while in class to ask questions as they arose. The section 3.1 worksheet will be due first thing tomorrow.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #15 is due first thing Friday. Finish the 3.1 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time allotted.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.3 in the text book on stem-and-leaf plots. Today was all about the worksheet. After a few example problems, students were handed the 3.3 worksheet and they were given 25 minutes of class time to work with Mr. Olsen available to give assistance as needed.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due on Friday. Finish section 3.3 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time allotted.
Science: Students began class with a class wide discussion on the circulatory system and the main functions of the heart. After watching a brief video introducing the the main components of the circulatory system, students were given their tasks for the day. Students who needed extra time to finish their Wanted Posters were given time to do so, and all students were handed a worksheet to read and fill out regarding the heart and its main functions.
Assignments: The worksheet The Body's Transportation System is due first thing tomorrow (Thursday) in class.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #15 is due first thing Friday. Finish the 3.1 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time allotted.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.3 in the text book on stem-and-leaf plots. Today was all about the worksheet. After a few example problems, students were handed the 3.3 worksheet and they were given 25 minutes of class time to work with Mr. Olsen available to give assistance as needed.
Assignments: Review Homework #16 is due on Friday. Finish section 3.3 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time allotted.
Science: Students began class with a class wide discussion on the circulatory system and the main functions of the heart. After watching a brief video introducing the the main components of the circulatory system, students were given their tasks for the day. Students who needed extra time to finish their Wanted Posters were given time to do so, and all students were handed a worksheet to read and fill out regarding the heart and its main functions.
Assignments: The worksheet The Body's Transportation System is due first thing tomorrow (Thursday) in class.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday November 2, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before transitioning back into our our textbook and we introduced chapter 3. Today was all about solving two-step equations. Mr. Olsen reminded students that all of the rules for integers that we have learned in chapters 1 & 2 are still in play here in chapter 3. After lots of instruction and examples, Mr. Olsen sent students on their way with five problems to solve for tomorrows class.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #14 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.3 in the text book on stem-and-leaf plots. Today we introduced the subject to the students and did a few practice problems. Not having enough time at the end of class to hand out a worksheet, students simply practiced examples provided by Mr. Olsen and tomorrow we will do the 3.3 worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #15 is due on Wednesday.
Science: Students were given another work day to continue researching their assigned illness or disease. Today was the final in class work day and tomorrow students are expected to hand in their final drafts of the Wanted Posters.
Assignments: Mr. Olsen encouraged all students to continue working on their posters at home this evening, as the posters are due on Wednesday at the end of class.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #14 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.3 in the text book on stem-and-leaf plots. Today we introduced the subject to the students and did a few practice problems. Not having enough time at the end of class to hand out a worksheet, students simply practiced examples provided by Mr. Olsen and tomorrow we will do the 3.3 worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #15 is due on Wednesday.
Science: Students were given another work day to continue researching their assigned illness or disease. Today was the final in class work day and tomorrow students are expected to hand in their final drafts of the Wanted Posters.
Assignments: Mr. Olsen encouraged all students to continue working on their posters at home this evening, as the posters are due on Wednesday at the end of class.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday November 1, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day before transitioning back into our poster project. Today was the final day for students to get their assigned poster completed. If they did not finish in class they will have to complete the assignment on their own time.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #14 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.2 in the text book on bar graphs and line graphs. Today we talked about and practiced creating line graphs.
Assignments: Review Homework #15 is due on Wednesday. Section 3.2 worksheet is due on Tuesday if they did not finish in class.
Science: Students were given another work day to continue researching their assigned illness or disease. I encouraged students to begin the process of putting together their Wanted posters in class in order to utilize having Mr. Olsen available to answer any questions that may arise.
Assignments: Mr. Olsen encouraged all students to continue working on their posters at home this evening, as Tuesday will be the final in class work day for this project.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #14 is due first thing Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.2 in the text book on bar graphs and line graphs. Today we talked about and practiced creating line graphs.
Assignments: Review Homework #15 is due on Wednesday. Section 3.2 worksheet is due on Tuesday if they did not finish in class.
Science: Students were given another work day to continue researching their assigned illness or disease. I encouraged students to begin the process of putting together their Wanted posters in class in order to utilize having Mr. Olsen available to answer any questions that may arise.
Assignments: Mr. Olsen encouraged all students to continue working on their posters at home this evening, as Tuesday will be the final in class work day for this project.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday October 28, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class by trying to read the posters their classmates created the past two days. Nobody was able to do so, as the posters did not meet Mr. Olsen's expectations. Thus, students are going to re-make their posters, and now that they have seen examples of what does not work, they are expected to redo and correct their assigned poster in order to be useful for everyone.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #13 is due first thing Friday. 2. Distributive property worksheet is due at the end of class on Friday. 3. Chapter 2 test corrections are due on a separate sheet of paper on Monday morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.2 in the text book on bar graphs and line graphs. Today we talked about and practiced creating bar and double bar graphs.
Assignments: Review Homework #14 is due on Friday. Also due on Friday in their at home text books, p. 120 # 1-11.
Science: To begin class today, students were assigned their disease or illness that they will research and put together a Wanter Poster on of the illness. Every disease or illness affects specific organs or organ systems in the body and students are researching facts about the illness as well as treatments and prevention. Friday will be another student work day.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: 1. Review Homework #13 is due first thing Friday. 2. Distributive property worksheet is due at the end of class on Friday. 3. Chapter 2 test corrections are due on a separate sheet of paper on Monday morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then transitioned into section 3.2 in the text book on bar graphs and line graphs. Today we talked about and practiced creating bar and double bar graphs.
Assignments: Review Homework #14 is due on Friday. Also due on Friday in their at home text books, p. 120 # 1-11.
Science: To begin class today, students were assigned their disease or illness that they will research and put together a Wanter Poster on of the illness. Every disease or illness affects specific organs or organ systems in the body and students are researching facts about the illness as well as treatments and prevention. Friday will be another student work day.
Assignments: None.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday October 27, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day. We then revisited the poster building project. Groups completed their assigned poster in class, and Mr. Olsen will hang them around the classroom to be used as reference points throughout the school year.
Assignments: Review Homework #13 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then revisited the class discussion on being able to recognize a biased survey. We again defined what bias means, and talked about examples of how a survey could be biased by sampling a specific population instead of a sprinkling of the entire population the survey could affect. Students practiced being able to recognize and define why certain surveys may be biased due to "loaded" questions. With a partner, students came up with their own biased questions in order to truly understand the concept.
Assignments: Review Homework #14 is due on Friday.
Science: To begin class today, students took part in a quick class wide review session led by Mr. Olsen. We discussed the eleven different body systems and their major functions, as well as other pertinent questions related to the human body. After about fifteen minutes of review, students cleared their desks and we took our body systems quiz. After the quiz, Mr. Olsen introduced the next activity/project, The Organ Trail. Students will be assigned a disease or virus and they will research and develop a Wanted poster to illustrate key facts surrounding the illness.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #13 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then revisited the class discussion on being able to recognize a biased survey. We again defined what bias means, and talked about examples of how a survey could be biased by sampling a specific population instead of a sprinkling of the entire population the survey could affect. Students practiced being able to recognize and define why certain surveys may be biased due to "loaded" questions. With a partner, students came up with their own biased questions in order to truly understand the concept.
Assignments: Review Homework #14 is due on Friday.
Science: To begin class today, students took part in a quick class wide review session led by Mr. Olsen. We discussed the eleven different body systems and their major functions, as well as other pertinent questions related to the human body. After about fifteen minutes of review, students cleared their desks and we took our body systems quiz. After the quiz, Mr. Olsen introduced the next activity/project, The Organ Trail. Students will be assigned a disease or virus and they will research and develop a Wanted poster to illustrate key facts surrounding the illness.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday October 26, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day. We then began a couple day project of building informational posters to hang around the classroom, consisting of important concepts we have covered in the first two chapters of our textbook. Students were paired up and assigned a concept and asked to create a poster that defines the key concept and provides examples of how to move through a certain problem step by step.
Assignments: Review Homework #12 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 section one and corrected the worksheet that was yesterday's homework. We then had a class discussion on being able to recognize a biased survey. We first defined what bias means, and talked about examples of how a survey could be biased by sampling a specific population instead of a sprinkling of the entire population the survey could affect.
Assignments: Review Homework #13 is due on Wednesday.
Science: To begin class today, students completed some book work to re-enforce the key concepts concerning the human body systems. Students were allowed to bring their completed reading guides home to help study for their quiz on the Human Body Systems tomorrow in class.
Assignments: Finish the human body systems reading guide if they did not finish in class. We will be having a quiz concerning the body systems tomorrow (Wednesday).
Assignments: Review Homework #12 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 section one and corrected the worksheet that was yesterday's homework. We then had a class discussion on being able to recognize a biased survey. We first defined what bias means, and talked about examples of how a survey could be biased by sampling a specific population instead of a sprinkling of the entire population the survey could affect.
Assignments: Review Homework #13 is due on Wednesday.
Science: To begin class today, students completed some book work to re-enforce the key concepts concerning the human body systems. Students were allowed to bring their completed reading guides home to help study for their quiz on the Human Body Systems tomorrow in class.
Assignments: Finish the human body systems reading guide if they did not finish in class. We will be having a quiz concerning the body systems tomorrow (Wednesday).
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday October 25, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students spent the class period finishing up the chapter 2 test this morning.
Assignments: Review Homework #12 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 section one on finding the mean, median, mode and range of data sets. After reviewing the definitions of each vocabulary word and practicing finding each with many example problems, students were handed the section 3.1 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Finish section 3.1 worksheet for class on Tuesday. Review Homework #13 is due on Wednesday.
Science: To begin class today, students participated in a class wide discussion on different ways to improve upon their presenting skills. Students got into small groups and developed lists of at least five possible areas they could improve. After spending some time in their small groups, each group shared one idea with the rest of the class, and all students copied the list we generated as a class into their science notebooks for future use. We then transitioned into some book work. Students were assigned to read chapter one in the Human Biology and Health text books, and answer questions presented upon a worksheet handed out by Mr. Olsen. We will revisit this worksheet tomorrow, to aid students in preparing for their quiz on the human body systems on Wednesday of this week.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #12 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then jumped back into chapter 3 section one on finding the mean, median, mode and range of data sets. After reviewing the definitions of each vocabulary word and practicing finding each with many example problems, students were handed the section 3.1 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Finish section 3.1 worksheet for class on Tuesday. Review Homework #13 is due on Wednesday.
Science: To begin class today, students participated in a class wide discussion on different ways to improve upon their presenting skills. Students got into small groups and developed lists of at least five possible areas they could improve. After spending some time in their small groups, each group shared one idea with the rest of the class, and all students copied the list we generated as a class into their science notebooks for future use. We then transitioned into some book work. Students were assigned to read chapter one in the Human Biology and Health text books, and answer questions presented upon a worksheet handed out by Mr. Olsen. We will revisit this worksheet tomorrow, to aid students in preparing for their quiz on the human body systems on Wednesday of this week.
Assignments: None.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday October 21, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the opportunity to ask specific questions on concepts from chapter 2 that Mr. Olsen could model examples for the entire class to benefit from. After about 15 minutes of questions and examples, the class moved into a review activity structured to have students group up in groups of three, and move around the room to four different stations. Each station dealt specifically with an important concept from chapter 2. Our chapter test will be tomorrow morning.
Assignments: The Chapter 2 Test will be TOMORROW!!
7th Grade Math: Today students were handed back their chapter 2 retests. Students were asked to make corrections on their errors and to turn those corrections in to the math bin on a separate piece of paper. We then transitioned right in to chapter 3 and introduced data sets and defined the mean, median and mode of said data sets. We will revisit these concepts tomorrow. Also, this is the last week to turn in any missing assignments for chapter 2. ALL missing work must be turned in by Friday of this week!
Assignments: Students are to finish making corrections to the errors they made on the chapter 2 test, on a separate piece of paper to turn in on Friday.
Science: We finished up the group body system presentations in science today. After the final presentation, students were handed an evaluation worksheet, designed to allow students to provide Mr. Olsen with feedback on their own projects, their partners and ideas on how we could improve projects like this in the future. We spent the final 10-15 minutes of class writing a reflection in their science notebooks on the Human Body Quest project we just finished up. PARENTS: As a reminder, tomorrow (Friday) our counselor Ms. Donaldson is coming into our science classrooms to deliver a presentation/informational session on the Reproductive System of the human body.
Assignments: Groups who presented today and handed out question worksheets to their classmates to fill out while following along during the presentations, are to grade their classmates work and return the graded worksheets to Mr. Olsen on Friday.
Assignments: The Chapter 2 Test will be TOMORROW!!
7th Grade Math: Today students were handed back their chapter 2 retests. Students were asked to make corrections on their errors and to turn those corrections in to the math bin on a separate piece of paper. We then transitioned right in to chapter 3 and introduced data sets and defined the mean, median and mode of said data sets. We will revisit these concepts tomorrow. Also, this is the last week to turn in any missing assignments for chapter 2. ALL missing work must be turned in by Friday of this week!
Assignments: Students are to finish making corrections to the errors they made on the chapter 2 test, on a separate piece of paper to turn in on Friday.
Science: We finished up the group body system presentations in science today. After the final presentation, students were handed an evaluation worksheet, designed to allow students to provide Mr. Olsen with feedback on their own projects, their partners and ideas on how we could improve projects like this in the future. We spent the final 10-15 minutes of class writing a reflection in their science notebooks on the Human Body Quest project we just finished up. PARENTS: As a reminder, tomorrow (Friday) our counselor Ms. Donaldson is coming into our science classrooms to deliver a presentation/informational session on the Reproductive System of the human body.
Assignments: Groups who presented today and handed out question worksheets to their classmates to fill out while following along during the presentations, are to grade their classmates work and return the graded worksheets to Mr. Olsen on Friday.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday October 20, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before we corrected the worksheet from section 2.7 on solving equations using decimal operations. The rest of the hour was spent on beginning the review process for the chapter 2 test. Students were allowed time to organize their math notebooks, as well as work on the chapter review in order to ask questions if they encountered problems.
Assignments: Review Homework #11 is due Thursday. The Chapter 2 Test will be this FRIDAY!!
7th Grade Math: Today students were retested on important concepts from chapter 2. Also, this is the last week to turn in any missing assignments for chapter 2. ALL missing work must be turned in by Friday of this week!
Assignments: Review Homework #12 is due Thursday.
Science: Students continued giving their assigned body system powerpoint presentations in class today. Five groups in each class were able to present.
Assignments: Groups who presented today and handed out question worksheets to their classmates to fill out while following along during the presentations, are to grade their classmates work and return the graded worksheets to Mr. Olsen on Thursday.
Assignments: Review Homework #11 is due Thursday. The Chapter 2 Test will be this FRIDAY!!
7th Grade Math: Today students were retested on important concepts from chapter 2. Also, this is the last week to turn in any missing assignments for chapter 2. ALL missing work must be turned in by Friday of this week!
Assignments: Review Homework #12 is due Thursday.
Science: Students continued giving their assigned body system powerpoint presentations in class today. Five groups in each class were able to present.
Assignments: Groups who presented today and handed out question worksheets to their classmates to fill out while following along during the presentations, are to grade their classmates work and return the graded worksheets to Mr. Olsen on Thursday.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday October 19, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before we jumped into section 2.7 on solving equations with decimal operations. After reviewing the rules for calculating decimal operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, the class did many examples before being finishing the 2.7 worksheet in class.
Assignments: Finish section 2.7 worksheet if they did not finish in class for Wednesday. Also, do problems #12-35 on page 105 of the students take home math text book for Wednesday. Review Homework #11 is due Thursday. The Chapter 2 Test will be this FRIDAY!!
7th Grade Math: Today students were handed back the chapter 2 test. The results were not very positive classroom wide. So, Mr. Olsen decided to revisit certain concepts and the students will retest on the major concepts of chapter 2 on Wednesday. Also, this is the last week to turn in any missing assignments for chapter 2. ALL missing work must be turned in by Friday of this week!
Assignments: Students are to make corrections on the chapter 2 test they were handed back in class today and bring the corrections into class tomorrow. Review Homework #12 is due Thursday.
Science: Students began giving their assigned body system powerpoint presentations in class today. Five groups in each class were able to present.
Assignments: Groups who presented today and handed out question worksheets to their classmates to fill out while following along during the presentations, are to grade their classmates work and return the graded worksheets to Mr. Olsen Wednesday.
Assignments: Finish section 2.7 worksheet if they did not finish in class for Wednesday. Also, do problems #12-35 on page 105 of the students take home math text book for Wednesday. Review Homework #11 is due Thursday. The Chapter 2 Test will be this FRIDAY!!
7th Grade Math: Today students were handed back the chapter 2 test. The results were not very positive classroom wide. So, Mr. Olsen decided to revisit certain concepts and the students will retest on the major concepts of chapter 2 on Wednesday. Also, this is the last week to turn in any missing assignments for chapter 2. ALL missing work must be turned in by Friday of this week!
Assignments: Students are to make corrections on the chapter 2 test they were handed back in class today and bring the corrections into class tomorrow. Review Homework #12 is due Thursday.
Science: Students began giving their assigned body system powerpoint presentations in class today. Five groups in each class were able to present.
Assignments: Groups who presented today and handed out question worksheets to their classmates to fill out while following along during the presentations, are to grade their classmates work and return the graded worksheets to Mr. Olsen Wednesday.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday October 14, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before we jumped into section 2.6 on solving equations with variables using division and multiplication. We reviewed the division property of equality before moving into the multiplication property of equality. After some teacher led instruction and many examples, students were handed the section 2.6 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Finish section 2.6 worksheet if they did not finish in class for Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students took the chapter 2 test.
Assignments: Review Homework #11 is due Friday.
Science: Students were given class time in a computer lab to continue working on their powerpoint presentations. Today was the final in class work day for these presentations. Students should be done with their powerpoints and working on the assignments for tomorrow.
Assignments: 1. Turn in one completed assigned body system checklist worksheet for each group. 2. Turn in one completed powerpoint planner worksheet per group. 3. Generate at least 5 questions (and answers) concerning your assigned body system.
Assignments: Finish section 2.6 worksheet if they did not finish in class for Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students took the chapter 2 test.
Assignments: Review Homework #11 is due Friday.
Science: Students were given class time in a computer lab to continue working on their powerpoint presentations. Today was the final in class work day for these presentations. Students should be done with their powerpoints and working on the assignments for tomorrow.
Assignments: 1. Turn in one completed assigned body system checklist worksheet for each group. 2. Turn in one completed powerpoint planner worksheet per group. 3. Generate at least 5 questions (and answers) concerning your assigned body system.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday October 12, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before we jumped back into section 2.5 on solving equations with variables using addition and subtraction. We reviewed the subtraction property of equality before moving into the addition property of equality. After some teacher led instruction and many examples, students were handed the section 2.5 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Wednesday. The section 2.5 worksheet is due tomorrow (Wednesday) if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then revisited section 2.7 on converting metric measurements. After some teacher led instruction and many examples, students were handed the section 2.7 worksheet in order to practice their new found skills.
Assignments: Finish section 2.7 worksheet for Wednesday if they did not finish in class. Chapter 2 test will be this coming Thursday.
Science: Students were given class time in a computer lab to begin working on their powerpoint presentations. Unfortunately, science 2 had a powre outage during class while we were in the computer lab, and many students lost their information. Extra time will be granted to those in need.
Assignments: I have encouraged students to continue/finish their research on their assigned body system at home in order to make up for lost time.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Wednesday. The section 2.5 worksheet is due tomorrow (Wednesday) if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then revisited section 2.7 on converting metric measurements. After some teacher led instruction and many examples, students were handed the section 2.7 worksheet in order to practice their new found skills.
Assignments: Finish section 2.7 worksheet for Wednesday if they did not finish in class. Chapter 2 test will be this coming Thursday.
Science: Students were given class time in a computer lab to begin working on their powerpoint presentations. Unfortunately, science 2 had a powre outage during class while we were in the computer lab, and many students lost their information. Extra time will be granted to those in need.
Assignments: I have encouraged students to continue/finish their research on their assigned body system at home in order to make up for lost time.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday October 11, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before having the quiz they took on Friday passed back to them. We then spent the remaining 20 minutes of class correcting any errors made on the quiz.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students were handed the quizzes they took on Friday and asked to make corrections to any problems they missed on the quiz. Students then revisited section 2.6 on measuring with the metric system.
Assignments: None. Chapter 2 test will be this coming Thursday.
Science: Students were given a quick run through of how to use the powerpoint program before being allowed to break into their groups and continue researching their assigned body system. Students should be just about done researching, and should be ready to begin building their presentations in powerpoint in class tomorrow.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students were handed the quizzes they took on Friday and asked to make corrections to any problems they missed on the quiz. Students then revisited section 2.6 on measuring with the metric system.
Assignments: None. Chapter 2 test will be this coming Thursday.
Science: Students were given a quick run through of how to use the powerpoint program before being allowed to break into their groups and continue researching their assigned body system. Students should be just about done researching, and should be ready to begin building their presentations in powerpoint in class tomorrow.
Assignments: None.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday October 7, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping into section 2.5 on solving equations with variables using addition and subtraction. After a bit of teacher led instruction and many, many examples, students worked with an elbow partner to develop an equation utilizing the Subtraction Property of Equality. Students then shared their equations with their classmates and all students solved these equations as their ticket out of class.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students then revisited section 2.6 on measuring with the metric system. After some teacher instruction and some example problems to practice these new skills, students were handed the section 2.6 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Friday. Finish the section 2.6 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
Science: Students were introduced to the next project where students were broken into groups of two and assigned a specific body system. These groups will research their assigned body system, and put together a powerpoint presentation in order to "teach" their classmates about that body system. Students will be given four to five days in class to do their research and put their presentations together before getting up in front of the class and presenting their research.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students then revisited section 2.6 on measuring with the metric system. After some teacher instruction and some example problems to practice these new skills, students were handed the section 2.6 worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Friday. Finish the section 2.6 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
Science: Students were introduced to the next project where students were broken into groups of two and assigned a specific body system. These groups will research their assigned body system, and put together a powerpoint presentation in order to "teach" their classmates about that body system. Students will be given four to five days in class to do their research and put their presentations together before getting up in front of the class and presenting their research.
Assignments: None.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday October 6, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into section 2.4 on solving equations with variables. Students were given the first 15-20 minutes of class to complete the even problems on the 2.4 worksheet, before we graded the work and continued with example problems in order to help bring a higher level of understanding of the concept to the class as a whole, before introducing new material.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Friday. For Wednesday night, students are to complete problems from their at home text book. Pages 87-88, #1-19 all and #21-31 odds for class on Thursday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students then graded the section 2.5 worksheet on scientific notation, before introducing section 2.6 on measuring with the metric system. After some teacher instruction and some example problems to practice these new skills, students were handed review homework #10, which is due on Friday.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Friday.
Science: Students were introduced to the first themed unit of the year, Human Biology. After spending about 15-20 minutes of class writing a list of everything the students know about the human body in their science notebooks, we began our activity for the day. Students paired up and then traced one partner on a large sheet of construction paper and the pair then drew, or made diagrams and labeled as many organs and body systems that they could come up with on their human outline.
Assignments: Students are to find and bring in a list of the eleven body systems that support the human body for class on Thursday.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Friday. For Wednesday night, students are to complete problems from their at home text book. Pages 87-88, #1-19 all and #21-31 odds for class on Thursday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students then graded the section 2.5 worksheet on scientific notation, before introducing section 2.6 on measuring with the metric system. After some teacher instruction and some example problems to practice these new skills, students were handed review homework #10, which is due on Friday.
Assignments: Review Homework #10 is due Friday.
Science: Students were introduced to the first themed unit of the year, Human Biology. After spending about 15-20 minutes of class writing a list of everything the students know about the human body in their science notebooks, we began our activity for the day. Students paired up and then traced one partner on a large sheet of construction paper and the pair then drew, or made diagrams and labeled as many organs and body systems that they could come up with on their human outline.
Assignments: Students are to find and bring in a list of the eleven body systems that support the human body for class on Thursday.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday October 5, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into section 2.4 on solving equations with variables. After some teacher led instruction and and several examples, Mr. Olsen handed out the 2.4 worksheet and asked that students do only the "odds" for tomorrow.
Assignments: Section 2.4 worksheet, odds only for Wednesday. Quiz #2 will be tomorrow (Wednesday)!!!
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.5 on scientific notation, and after some teacher instruction and some example problems to practice these new skills, students were handed the 2.5 worksheet and offered time in class to complete the work.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Wednesday. Finish section 2.5 worksheet if not completed in class.
Science: There is no science on Monday or Tuesday of this week, as we are completing the first cycle of MAPs testing. The students completed the writing portion of the testing today.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Section 2.4 worksheet, odds only for Wednesday. Quiz #2 will be tomorrow (Wednesday)!!!
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.5 on scientific notation, and after some teacher instruction and some example problems to practice these new skills, students were handed the 2.5 worksheet and offered time in class to complete the work.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Wednesday. Finish section 2.5 worksheet if not completed in class.
Science: There is no science on Monday or Tuesday of this week, as we are completing the first cycle of MAPs testing. The students completed the writing portion of the testing today.
Assignments: None.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday October 4, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before grading the section 2.3 worksheet on simplifying variable expressions. After answering some questions and doing a few examples, we moved into section 2.4 on solving variable equations. We will jump back into section 2.4 tomorrow (Tuesday).
Assignments: None.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.4 in the book, on dividing decimals. We did a few more example problems in order to refresh our memories of dividing decimals. We then moved into section 2.5 dealing with scientific notation. We will begin class tomorrow with some more instruction and examples.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Wednesday.
Science: There is no science on Monday or Tuesday of this week, as we are completing the first cycle of MAPs testing. The students completed the reading portion of the testing today.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: None.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.4 in the book, on dividing decimals. We did a few more example problems in order to refresh our memories of dividing decimals. We then moved into section 2.5 dealing with scientific notation. We will begin class tomorrow with some more instruction and examples.
Assignments: Review Homework #9 is due Wednesday.
Science: There is no science on Monday or Tuesday of this week, as we are completing the first cycle of MAPs testing. The students completed the reading portion of the testing today.
Assignments: None.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday September 29, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into the book and we introduced section 2.3 on simplifying variable expressions. We spent the first twenty minutes going over some examples before Mr. Olsen handed out the section 2.3 worksheet for students to practice their skills.
Assignments: Section 2.3 worksheet is due Monday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.4 in the book, on dividing decimals. After some teacher led instruction we did many example problems together in order to bring more understanding to the concept.
Assignments: Finish the section 2.4 worksheet (all) for Monday.
Science: There is no science on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, as we are beginning the first cycle of MAPs testing. The students are completing the math portion of the testing today. I tested Mr. Sheufelt's homeroom today, and my homeroom spent a two hour block in social studies.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Section 2.3 worksheet is due Monday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.4 in the book, on dividing decimals. After some teacher led instruction we did many example problems together in order to bring more understanding to the concept.
Assignments: Finish the section 2.4 worksheet (all) for Monday.
Science: There is no science on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, as we are beginning the first cycle of MAPs testing. The students are completing the math portion of the testing today. I tested Mr. Sheufelt's homeroom today, and my homeroom spent a two hour block in social studies.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday September 28, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into the book and we introduced section 2.3 on simplifying variable expressions. We spent the majority of the hour with teacher led instruction and examples. Tomorrow, we will do a few example problems together, before students will have the opportunity to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.4 in the book, on dividing decimals. After some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Finish the section 2.4 worksheet (evens only) for Wednesday. Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
Science: There is no science on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, as we are beginning the first cycle of MAPs testing. Today and tomorrow the students are completing the math portion of the testing. I tested my homeroom today, and tomorrow my homeroom will block with their social studies teacher, Mr. Sheufelt.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.4 in the book, on dividing decimals. After some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Finish the section 2.4 worksheet (evens only) for Wednesday. Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
Science: There is no science on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, as we are beginning the first cycle of MAPs testing. Today and tomorrow the students are completing the math portion of the testing. I tested my homeroom today, and tomorrow my homeroom will block with their social studies teacher, Mr. Sheufelt.
Assignments: None.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday September 27, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back and revisiting the quizzes they took on Friday. Students took the remaining class time to make any necessary corrections from these quizzes and time for the students to ask questions and get any help before we introduce new material tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited the quiz they took on Friday and made any necessary corrections, before moving into section 2.4 in the book, dividing decimals.
Assignments: Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students took the root word, prefix and suffix quiz we have been working toward for the past week.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited the quiz they took on Friday and made any necessary corrections, before moving into section 2.4 in the book, dividing decimals.
Assignments: Review Homework #8 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students took the root word, prefix and suffix quiz we have been working toward for the past week.
Assignments: None.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday September 23, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into chapter 2. We graded section 2.2 worksheet as a class, before moving into a discussion on unit rates and different conversion equations commonly encountered in math word problems.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.2 by grading their completed worksheets as a class. We then moved into section 2.3 on multiplying decimals. After some teacher led instruction and a few example problems, students were handed a worksheet (2.3) to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday. Section 2.3 worksheet is due in class tomorrow.
Science: Today in science students continued working with root words, along with prefixes and suffixes. Students finished up the first part of the activity by using the dictionary to define the prefixes and suffixes. Once they finished that portion, they began building flashcards to aide them in their memorization of these prefixes and suffixes and root words.
Assignments: Students should be using their flashcards at home this evening to help them study for their upcoming quiz.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.2 by grading their completed worksheets as a class. We then moved into section 2.3 on multiplying decimals. After some teacher led instruction and a few example problems, students were handed a worksheet (2.3) to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday. Section 2.3 worksheet is due in class tomorrow.
Science: Today in science students continued working with root words, along with prefixes and suffixes. Students finished up the first part of the activity by using the dictionary to define the prefixes and suffixes. Once they finished that portion, they began building flashcards to aide them in their memorization of these prefixes and suffixes and root words.
Assignments: Students should be using their flashcards at home this evening to help them study for their upcoming quiz.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday September 22, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into chapter 2. After a bit of teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed a worksheet (section 2.2) to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday. Section 2.2 worksheet is due tomorrow if students did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.1 by grading their completed worksheets as a class. We then moved into section 2.2 on adding and subtracting decimals. After some teacher led instruction and a few example problems, students were handed a worksheet (2.2) to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday. Section 2.2 worksheet is due in class tomorrow.
Science: Today in science students continued working with root words, along with prefixes and suffixes. Students were handed a worksheet and they worked in pairs to use a dictionary to look up the meaning of several prefixes and suffixes and match those definitions with a list of word meanings on their worksheet. Students will spend class tomorrow finishing up the definition portion of this activity and begin building flashcards to help them study for the quiz on Friday.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday. Section 2.2 worksheet is due tomorrow if students did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.1 by grading their completed worksheets as a class. We then moved into section 2.2 on adding and subtracting decimals. After some teacher led instruction and a few example problems, students were handed a worksheet (2.2) to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #7 is due Friday. Section 2.2 worksheet is due in class tomorrow.
Science: Today in science students continued working with root words, along with prefixes and suffixes. Students were handed a worksheet and they worked in pairs to use a dictionary to look up the meaning of several prefixes and suffixes and match those definitions with a list of word meanings on their worksheet. Students will spend class tomorrow finishing up the definition portion of this activity and begin building flashcards to help them study for the quiz on Friday.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday September 21, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before jumping back into chapter 2. After grading section 2.1 as a class, we moved into section 2.2 using the distributive property.
Assignments: Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.1 in the book and after some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to some science vocabulary. Using a notetaking guide provided by Mr. Olsen, students followed along during a power-point presentation and answered important questions and filled in any other information deemed important throughout the presentation. Introducing the definitions for root words, along with prefixes and suffixes used in the field of science, will allow students to improve their reading efficiency throughout the school year.
Assignments: Students need to finish up the notetaking guide handed out in class if they did not finish during class. I have also asked students to bring in five (5) scientific words they curious about into class tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Students revisited section 2.1 in the book and after some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to some science vocabulary. Using a notetaking guide provided by Mr. Olsen, students followed along during a power-point presentation and answered important questions and filled in any other information deemed important throughout the presentation. Introducing the definitions for root words, along with prefixes and suffixes used in the field of science, will allow students to improve their reading efficiency throughout the school year.
Assignments: Students need to finish up the notetaking guide handed out in class if they did not finish during class. I have also asked students to bring in five (5) scientific words they curious about into class tomorrow.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday September 20, 2010
8th Grade Math: Students began class with the problem of the day, before Mr. Olsen handed back the students chapter tests. Students were given 10 minutes to review and correct their errors on the test before jumping back into chapter 2 section 1. After a bit of instruction and teacher led examples, students were handed the section 2.1 worksheet and given about 15 minutes of class time to work on it.
Assignments: Finish section 2.1 worksheet if they did not finish in class. Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. The chapter tests were then handed back to students and we took approximately 15 minutes of class time to review and correct their mistakes, before we began chapter 2 on comparing, ordering and rounding decimals.
Assignments: Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students continued working with their observational skills by participating in the Penny Lab. Students were handed a worksheet and asked to describe and then draw a penny from memory. Once they finished that part of the activity, they turned their worksheet over and were given a penny and a magnifying glass to aide them in performing a systemic observation and drawing the finer details they may have missed through memory.
Assignments: Students worked on the penny lab in class, and if they did not finish in class, that is their homework!
Assignments: Finish section 2.1 worksheet if they did not finish in class. Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. The chapter tests were then handed back to students and we took approximately 15 minutes of class time to review and correct their mistakes, before we began chapter 2 on comparing, ordering and rounding decimals.
Assignments: Review Homework #6 is due Wednesday.
Science: Today in science students continued working with their observational skills by participating in the Penny Lab. Students were handed a worksheet and asked to describe and then draw a penny from memory. Once they finished that part of the activity, they turned their worksheet over and were given a penny and a magnifying glass to aide them in performing a systemic observation and drawing the finer details they may have missed through memory.
Assignments: Students worked on the penny lab in class, and if they did not finish in class, that is their homework!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday September 16, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today students took the chapter 1 test!
Assignments: None
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Today was dedicated to the students preparing themselves for the chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Assignments: The chapter 1 test will be on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science students worked on completing an outline form of their advertisement that they will build tomorrow in class for the candy or gum of their design. Students needed to have their outline checked off by Mr. Olsen in order to begin the process of creating their ad.
Assignments: There is no assignment per se, however, students were informed that in order to maximize in class work time tomorrow, they should be beginning the creation of their advertisements at home this evening, as the ads are due at the end of class tomorrow.
Assignments: None
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. Today was dedicated to the students preparing themselves for the chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Assignments: The chapter 1 test will be on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science students worked on completing an outline form of their advertisement that they will build tomorrow in class for the candy or gum of their design. Students needed to have their outline checked off by Mr. Olsen in order to begin the process of creating their ad.
Assignments: There is no assignment per se, however, students were informed that in order to maximize in class work time tomorrow, they should be beginning the creation of their advertisements at home this evening, as the ads are due at the end of class tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday September 15, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today students began class with the problem of the day, before moving right into grading of the section 1.8 worksheet that was due today in class on Coordinate Planes. Students were then given class time to update their math notebooks, do some extra practice problems and ask Mr. Olsen any questions in order to prepare themselves for the chapter test tomorrow.
Assignments: The chapter 1 test will be on Thursday morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.8 on story problem strategies, and after some teacher led instruction and examples, students were given class time to complete the worksheet.
Assignments: Section 1.8 worksheet on story problem strategies is due in the morning. The chapter 1 test will be on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science students began class by dissecting the advertisements that they brought to class today as homework. Students had to fill in a worksheet detailing the company or brand who are displaying the advertisement, and which elements of advertising the company incorporated into their ads. Students did this for all of the ads they brought in. Next, students were handed a worksheet that is to be considered an outline for building their own advertisement. Students are to design an ad that incorporates the elements of C.R.A.P and the elements of advertising into their own ad in order to persuade consumers to purchase their product.
Assignments: There is no assignment per se, however, students were informed that in order to maximize in class work time tomorrow, they should be at the very least, thinking about ideas for the candy or gum that they will be building an advertisement for tonight at home.
Assignments: The chapter 1 test will be on Thursday morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.8 on story problem strategies, and after some teacher led instruction and examples, students were given class time to complete the worksheet.
Assignments: Section 1.8 worksheet on story problem strategies is due in the morning. The chapter 1 test will be on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science students began class by dissecting the advertisements that they brought to class today as homework. Students had to fill in a worksheet detailing the company or brand who are displaying the advertisement, and which elements of advertising the company incorporated into their ads. Students did this for all of the ads they brought in. Next, students were handed a worksheet that is to be considered an outline for building their own advertisement. Students are to design an ad that incorporates the elements of C.R.A.P and the elements of advertising into their own ad in order to persuade consumers to purchase their product.
Assignments: There is no assignment per se, however, students were informed that in order to maximize in class work time tomorrow, they should be at the very least, thinking about ideas for the candy or gum that they will be building an advertisement for tonight at home.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday September 14, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today students began class with the problem of the day, before moving right into grading of the section 1.7 worksheet that was due today in class. We then moved into section 1.8 in the book and talked about Coordinate Planes. After some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Wednesday morning. Section 1.8 worksheet is due tomorrow morning. The chapter 1 test will be on Thursday morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.6 on perimeter and area, and students were given class time to complete the worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #5 is due Wednesday morning. Section 1.7 worksheet on perimeter and area is due in the morning. The chapter 1 test will be on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to the different elements of advertisements. All ads attempt to target a specific audience using the elements of credibility, reasonableness, or emotional buy in from the consumer. We then did a class activity where students took an advertisement handed to them by the teacher and the students had to pull out the important aspects of the ad.
Assignments: Students have been asked to bring in three advertisements that touch on the elements of advertising we talked about in class. (Ethos, Pathos, and Logos)
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Wednesday morning. Section 1.8 worksheet is due tomorrow morning. The chapter 1 test will be on Thursday morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.6 on perimeter and area, and students were given class time to complete the worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #5 is due Wednesday morning. Section 1.7 worksheet on perimeter and area is due in the morning. The chapter 1 test will be on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to the different elements of advertisements. All ads attempt to target a specific audience using the elements of credibility, reasonableness, or emotional buy in from the consumer. We then did a class activity where students took an advertisement handed to them by the teacher and the students had to pull out the important aspects of the ad.
Assignments: Students have been asked to bring in three advertisements that touch on the elements of advertising we talked about in class. (Ethos, Pathos, and Logos)
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday September 13, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today was our schools first early release Monday, thus, all of our classes were cut a bit short today. In math students began class with a problem of the day before moving right into section 1.7 in the book, multiplying and dividing integers. After some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed the section 1.7 worksheet and asked to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Wednesday morning. Section 1.7 worksheet is due tomorrow morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.7 on finding the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares. After some brief classroom instruction and teacher led examples detailing the use of the formulas for finding each, students were given some time work on some examples with some assistance.
Assignments: Review Homework #5 is due Wednesday morning.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to how to write a proper conclusion for a lab report. After some teacher led instruction, students were given class time to formulate some conclusions based on the results of their experiments in the Bubble Gum Challenge. Afterwards, students were then given class time to finish working on their posters, which are due first thing in class tomorrow.
Assignments: The Bubble Gum Challenge posters, lab reports, data tables and graphs are all due first thing in class tomorrow.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Wednesday morning. Section 1.7 worksheet is due tomorrow morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.7 on finding the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares. After some brief classroom instruction and teacher led examples detailing the use of the formulas for finding each, students were given some time work on some examples with some assistance.
Assignments: Review Homework #5 is due Wednesday morning.
Science: Today in science students were introduced to how to write a proper conclusion for a lab report. After some teacher led instruction, students were given class time to formulate some conclusions based on the results of their experiments in the Bubble Gum Challenge. Afterwards, students were then given class time to finish working on their posters, which are due first thing in class tomorrow.
Assignments: The Bubble Gum Challenge posters, lab reports, data tables and graphs are all due first thing in class tomorrow.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday September 9, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with a problem of the day before moving right into section 1.6 in the book, substracting integers. After some teacher led instruction and examples, students were handed the section 1.6 worksheet and asked to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due Friday morning. Section 1.6 worksheet is due tomorrow morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.6 on equations and mental math. After some brief classroom instruction and teacher led examples, students were given some class time to work on their section 1.6 worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Friday morning. Section 1.5 worksheet (odds only) is also due tomorrow morning (Friday).
Science: Today in science students finished up the structured lab put together by Mr. Olsen. After 30 minutes of class time used by the students to finish up the lab, we shifted gears and began graphing the results from the experiments. After some instruction from Mr. Olsen, students were given the remaining 15 minutes of class time to finish up their graphs, so when they come to class tomorrow, they can begin the poster activity that is the culminating activity for the Bubble Gum Challenge.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due Friday morning. Section 1.6 worksheet is due tomorrow morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with their flashmasters. We then moved right into the next section, 1.6 on equations and mental math. After some brief classroom instruction and teacher led examples, students were given some class time to work on their section 1.6 worksheet.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Friday morning. Section 1.5 worksheet (odds only) is also due tomorrow morning (Friday).
Science: Today in science students finished up the structured lab put together by Mr. Olsen. After 30 minutes of class time used by the students to finish up the lab, we shifted gears and began graphing the results from the experiments. After some instruction from Mr. Olsen, students were given the remaining 15 minutes of class time to finish up their graphs, so when they come to class tomorrow, they can begin the poster activity that is the culminating activity for the Bubble Gum Challenge.
Assignments: None.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday September 8, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with Quiz #1 of the year! We then had a work day, where when students finished up their quiz, I handed them their section 1.5 worksheet on adding integers and allowed them class work time to avoid having them have to do the worksheet as homework.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due Friday morning. Section 1.5 worksheet is due tomorrow morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with Quiz #1 on the year. We then moved on and graded the homework from yesterday, the section 1.4 worksheet. We then began section 1.5, introducing Equations and Mental Math. Tomorrow we will go into more detail with mental math.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Friday morning.
Science: Today in science we began class with a ten minute reflection on the past few days in the students science notebooks. We then transitioned into a more structured lab, where all of the students worked in table groups and followed a lab report format that Mr. Olsen put together, with detailed step-by-step procedures included. Once students had their individual lab reports filled in and ready to rock, the table groups were allowed to begin the process of determining "Does gum lose mass when chewed over time?" We will revisit this lab tomorrow in class to finish up and move into the analyzing of the results and building bar graphs.
Assignments: None.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due Friday morning. Section 1.5 worksheet is due tomorrow morning.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with Quiz #1 on the year. We then moved on and graded the homework from yesterday, the section 1.4 worksheet. We then began section 1.5, introducing Equations and Mental Math. Tomorrow we will go into more detail with mental math.
Assignments: Review Homework #4 is due Friday morning.
Science: Today in science we began class with a ten minute reflection on the past few days in the students science notebooks. We then transitioned into a more structured lab, where all of the students worked in table groups and followed a lab report format that Mr. Olsen put together, with detailed step-by-step procedures included. Once students had their individual lab reports filled in and ready to rock, the table groups were allowed to begin the process of determining "Does gum lose mass when chewed over time?" We will revisit this lab tomorrow in class to finish up and move into the analyzing of the results and building bar graphs.
Assignments: None.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday September 7, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the Problem of the Day before grading the section 1.4 worksheet that the students had a homework over the weekend. Next we moved into the new material focusing on adding integers using number lines and the absolute values to solve expressions. After some teacher led instruction and examples, we ran out of time to hand out the next worksheet, thus tomorrow we will begin class with the section 1.5 worksheet.
Assignments: None. Quiz #1 will be tomorrow (Wednesday) to begin class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with flashmasters, students were to do two timed practices of their choice, and one timed flashcard activity that I assign them. We then graded the section 1.3 worksheet together as a class, before we moved into section 1.4 and began discussing the Order of Operations. "Please excuse my dear aunt sally" is the common saying developed to help students remember the importance of following the order of operations in expressions that include more than one operation.
Assignments: Section 1.4 worksheet is due in the morning (odds only). Quiz #1 will be tomorrow (Wednesday) to begin class.
Science: Today in science students were allowed to work directly with their partners in order to complete at least one of the three experiments they are to have completed by the end of class tomorrow. Todays experiment dealt with three different brands of gum and the stretchability. Tomorrow we will focus on the sugar content of the different brands of gum together as a class.
Assignments: I have asked students to please bring into class tomorrow a pack or two of their favorite gum to aide in our experiments within the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab.
Assignments: None. Quiz #1 will be tomorrow (Wednesday) to begin class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with flashmasters, students were to do two timed practices of their choice, and one timed flashcard activity that I assign them. We then graded the section 1.3 worksheet together as a class, before we moved into section 1.4 and began discussing the Order of Operations. "Please excuse my dear aunt sally" is the common saying developed to help students remember the importance of following the order of operations in expressions that include more than one operation.
Assignments: Section 1.4 worksheet is due in the morning (odds only). Quiz #1 will be tomorrow (Wednesday) to begin class.
Science: Today in science students were allowed to work directly with their partners in order to complete at least one of the three experiments they are to have completed by the end of class tomorrow. Todays experiment dealt with three different brands of gum and the stretchability. Tomorrow we will focus on the sugar content of the different brands of gum together as a class.
Assignments: I have asked students to please bring into class tomorrow a pack or two of their favorite gum to aide in our experiments within the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday September 2, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the Problem of the Day before moving back into the Order of Operations. I reviewed the information we went over yesterday in class, before completing a few example problems that we solved together as a class. Once I felt that the students were ready to try some problems on their own, I checked off on their work before handing out section 1.3 worksheet. Students had about fifteen minutes of class time to work on the homework.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 is due on Friday at the beginning of class. Students are also to finish section 1.3 worksheet if they did not finish in the time allotted in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with a Problem of the Day before moving on to grading the section 1.2 worksheet together as a class. We then moved into section 1.3 of the text book and began talking about Powers and Exponents. I shared some definitions of key vocabulary words associated with exponents as well as the rules of using powers and exponents.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due first thing on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science we went over the directions and guidelines for the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab, as well as the scoring guide or rubric I handed out to the students to clearly define my expectations over the next week and a half, as well as the final poster activity. After the beginning discussion, students broke into their groups and began brainstorming ideas for the design of their experiments, including the procedures list for each experiment. My hopes are that tomorrow students will be able to begin the fun part of the activity.
Assignments: I have asked students to please bring into class tomorrow a pack or two of their favorite gum to aide in our experiments within the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 is due on Friday at the beginning of class. Students are also to finish section 1.3 worksheet if they did not finish in the time allotted in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students began class with a Problem of the Day before moving on to grading the section 1.2 worksheet together as a class. We then moved into section 1.3 of the text book and began talking about Powers and Exponents. I shared some definitions of key vocabulary words associated with exponents as well as the rules of using powers and exponents.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due first thing on Friday morning.
Science: Today in science we went over the directions and guidelines for the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab, as well as the scoring guide or rubric I handed out to the students to clearly define my expectations over the next week and a half, as well as the final poster activity. After the beginning discussion, students broke into their groups and began brainstorming ideas for the design of their experiments, including the procedures list for each experiment. My hopes are that tomorrow students will be able to begin the fun part of the activity.
Assignments: I have asked students to please bring into class tomorrow a pack or two of their favorite gum to aide in our experiments within the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday September 1, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class by grading the section 1.2 worksheet as a class. Next we moved into section 1.3 in our textbook and began talking about the Order of Operations. Students were introduced to the proper order of completing an algebraic expression and Mr. Olsen stressed the importance of following these rules throughout the year when working with problems that ask students to complete more than one operation in a problem.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 is due on Friday at the beginning of class.
7th Grade Math: Today students resumed section 1.2 and began talking about variables, operations, numerical expressions and variable expressions. After some classroom instruction and teacher led examples, students tried a few problems at their seat, and once they were checked off by Mr. Olsen, the students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due first thing on Friday morning. Students are also to finish section 1.2 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
Science: Today in science we began the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab. Today was just the introduction to the activity and an opportunity for students to begin thinking about why gum tastes so good, why it may be stretchy, and which brands of gum blow the biggest bubbles. We will begin the activity tomorrow in class and students will work with a partner to design experiments in order to test the three properties of different brands of gum.
Assignments: There is no homework per se, however, with the start of the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab in class today and the rest of the week, I have asked students to please bring into class tomorrow a pack or two of their favorite gum to aide in our experiments.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 is due on Friday at the beginning of class.
7th Grade Math: Today students resumed section 1.2 and began talking about variables, operations, numerical expressions and variable expressions. After some classroom instruction and teacher led examples, students tried a few problems at their seat, and once they were checked off by Mr. Olsen, the students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #3 is due first thing on Friday morning. Students are also to finish section 1.2 worksheet if they did not finish in class.
Science: Today in science we began the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab. Today was just the introduction to the activity and an opportunity for students to begin thinking about why gum tastes so good, why it may be stretchy, and which brands of gum blow the biggest bubbles. We will begin the activity tomorrow in class and students will work with a partner to design experiments in order to test the three properties of different brands of gum.
Assignments: There is no homework per se, however, with the start of the Bubble Gum Challenge Lab in class today and the rest of the week, I have asked students to please bring into class tomorrow a pack or two of their favorite gum to aide in our experiments.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday August 31, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math students were introduced to powers and exponents. We discussed the definitions of each vocabulary word, we went over the rules associated with using exponents, and did some informal practice problems where students could ask for help before being handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #1 is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students are also to finish worksheet 1.2 (all) for class tomorrow (Wednesday) if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students graded the section 1.1 worksheet as a class to begin class. We then moved into section 1.2 and began talking about variables, operations, numerical expressions and variable expressions.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 is due first thing on Wednesday morning.
Science: Today in science we began class with a review of the Scientific Summer assignment and clarified any questions about due dates (due Wednesday) and what should be included in their final project. Students then were given the remaining time in class to work on their assignments.
Assignments: There is no homework per se, however, students are aware of the due date of the Scientific Summer project they are working on, which is Wednesday (tomorrow).
Assignments: Review Homework #1 is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students are also to finish worksheet 1.2 (all) for class tomorrow (Wednesday) if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students graded the section 1.1 worksheet as a class to begin class. We then moved into section 1.2 and began talking about variables, operations, numerical expressions and variable expressions.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 is due first thing on Wednesday morning.
Science: Today in science we began class with a review of the Scientific Summer assignment and clarified any questions about due dates (due Wednesday) and what should be included in their final project. Students then were given the remaining time in class to work on their assignments.
Assignments: There is no homework per se, however, students are aware of the due date of the Scientific Summer project they are working on, which is Wednesday (tomorrow).
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday August 30, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today in math we began class with a quick warm up activity, called the Problem of the Day. After giving students about five minutes to work out a solution, we went over the answer as a class. We then broke into our math text books and started chapter 1, section 1. Students were introduced to the concepts of numerical expressions, variables, operations, and variable expressions. After some brief classroom instruction regarding solving two step equations, students were handed a worksheet to practice their skills.
Assignments: Todays assignment was Review Homework #1. It will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students are also to finish worksheet 1.1 (odds) for class tomorrow (Tuesday) if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students resumed working with describing patterns and identifying common vocabulary terms that they will encounter throughout the year in math class. After some brief instruction from the teacher, students were handed a worksheet to practice their new skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 was handed out to the students and is due first thing on Wednesday morning. Students are also to finish worksheet 1.1 for class tomorrow.
Science: Today in science we began class with a brief discussion about what quality work looks like and I had several examples, both good and bad, for students to look at and dissect in order for them to understand our expectations for quality work. I then reviewed the Scientific Summer assignment and clarified any questions about due dates (due Wednesday) and what should be included in their final project. Students then were given the remaining time in class to work on their assignments.
Assignments: There is no homework per se, however, students are aware of the due date of the Scientific Summer project they are working on, which is Wednesday of this week, and they understand that they only have class time on Tuesday to finish up the assignment.
Assignments: Todays assignment was Review Homework #1. It will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students are also to finish worksheet 1.1 (odds) for class tomorrow (Tuesday) if they did not finish in class.
7th Grade Math: Today students resumed working with describing patterns and identifying common vocabulary terms that they will encounter throughout the year in math class. After some brief instruction from the teacher, students were handed a worksheet to practice their new skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #2 was handed out to the students and is due first thing on Wednesday morning. Students are also to finish worksheet 1.1 for class tomorrow.
Science: Today in science we began class with a brief discussion about what quality work looks like and I had several examples, both good and bad, for students to look at and dissect in order for them to understand our expectations for quality work. I then reviewed the Scientific Summer assignment and clarified any questions about due dates (due Wednesday) and what should be included in their final project. Students then were given the remaining time in class to work on their assignments.
Assignments: There is no homework per se, however, students are aware of the due date of the Scientific Summer project they are working on, which is Wednesday of this week, and they understand that they only have class time on Tuesday to finish up the assignment.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
August 26, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today students were given the opportunity to finish up the pre-course assessment. Tomorrow we will jump into the book and begin chapter 1.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by Friday, 8/27.
7th Grade Math: Today students began chapter 1, working with describing patterns and identifying common vocabulary terms that they will encounter throughout the year in math class.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by Friday, 8/27.
Science: Today in science we began class with a powerpoint presentation reenforcing the ideas of C.R.A.P. After the presentation, students were introduced to their first assignment, Scientific Summer. Students will be producing a poster that will be based on an activity they took part in this past summer that they can relate to science. Tomorrow (Friday), we will not have science or social studies, as the Aurora House will be doing some house team building activities in the afternoon following lunch.
Assignments: The assignment today for each student write a 3-4 sentence paragraph about an activity they participated in this past summer, as well as bring in a picture related to that activity for Monday. The students were also informed that they are to return the syllabus by Friday, 8/27.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by Friday, 8/27.
7th Grade Math: Today students began chapter 1, working with describing patterns and identifying common vocabulary terms that they will encounter throughout the year in math class.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by Friday, 8/27.
Science: Today in science we began class with a powerpoint presentation reenforcing the ideas of C.R.A.P. After the presentation, students were introduced to their first assignment, Scientific Summer. Students will be producing a poster that will be based on an activity they took part in this past summer that they can relate to science. Tomorrow (Friday), we will not have science or social studies, as the Aurora House will be doing some house team building activities in the afternoon following lunch.
Assignments: The assignment today for each student write a 3-4 sentence paragraph about an activity they participated in this past summer, as well as bring in a picture related to that activity for Monday. The students were also informed that they are to return the syllabus by Friday, 8/27.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
August 25, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today students were given their assigned text books to take home for the school year. It was explained to the students that they are responsible for returning this text book in the same condition as they received it next May. Students were then given the pre-course assessment to give me a better understanding of where they are at individually in math.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27. I asked students to finish 10 more problems from the pre-course assessment that they began in class today for tomorrow.
7th Grade Math: Today students took the pre-course assessment that will give me, their teacher, a more through understanding of where each student is at individually in math. Students were also given their assigned text books to take home for the school year. It was explained to the students that they are responsible for returning this text book in the same condition as they received it next May.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
Science: Today in science students began class with a discussion of what science is. Science is based on observations and our discussion in class centered around how we observe the world around us everyday, as well as how we record our observations for future use. Students were then introduced to the concept of C.R.A.P. CRAP is an acronym used to describe the different elements that we expect our students to incorporate into their projects, presentations, and other work throughout the school year. CRAP stands for Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity. I encourage all parents and guardians to talk with your son or daughter about these elements and help us teachers enforce the importance of C.R.A.P. throughout this school year!
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27. I asked students to finish 10 more problems from the pre-course assessment that they began in class today for tomorrow.
7th Grade Math: Today students took the pre-course assessment that will give me, their teacher, a more through understanding of where each student is at individually in math. Students were also given their assigned text books to take home for the school year. It was explained to the students that they are responsible for returning this text book in the same condition as they received it next May.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
Science: Today in science students began class with a discussion of what science is. Science is based on observations and our discussion in class centered around how we observe the world around us everyday, as well as how we record our observations for future use. Students were then introduced to the concept of C.R.A.P. CRAP is an acronym used to describe the different elements that we expect our students to incorporate into their projects, presentations, and other work throughout the school year. CRAP stands for Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity. I encourage all parents and guardians to talk with your son or daughter about these elements and help us teachers enforce the importance of C.R.A.P. throughout this school year!
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
August 24, 2010
8th Grade Math: Today was an abbreviated class period as we welcomed our homerooms back to school, gave the students their schedules and sent them to their first period classes. Once the math students were settled into the classroom, I welcomed them to math, introduced myself to them and handed out the syllabus for the class and talked to the students about my expectations of them throughout the school year, and what they can expect from me as their teacher.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
7th Grade Math: I welcomed the students to math class and immediately handed out the class syllabus and went through the expectations and guidelines to help the students navigate the course. Once we were through discussing the syllabus and expectations, I handed out the "Letter to my Math Teacher" and asked students to answer the questions thoughtfully and completely in order for their teacher to get to know each of the students' strengths and weaknesses in math as well as some aspect of their lives that they wished to share with their teacher!
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27. Students are also to complete their "Letter to my Math Teacher" if they did not finish the work in class and turn it in tomorrow.
Science: After the quick welcome and introduction to science class, we went over the syllabus and the classroom expectations for the coming year. Again, students are asked to return the signed portion of the syllabus signed by both their parent/guardian and themselves by Friday of this week. I am also asking parents/guardians to contribute a $10 lab fee if they are so inclined, in order to help off set the costs associated with the purchasing of lab experiment materials throughout the school year. Thank you in advance on behalf of the Aurora House science classes! The last twenty minutes of class time was used by the students to complete a Personality Bingo worksheet in order to begin the process of teambuilding. This entailed all of the students to get up and move around the room introducing themselves to their classmates and answering questions in order to fill out the bingo card.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
7th Grade Math: I welcomed the students to math class and immediately handed out the class syllabus and went through the expectations and guidelines to help the students navigate the course. Once we were through discussing the syllabus and expectations, I handed out the "Letter to my Math Teacher" and asked students to answer the questions thoughtfully and completely in order for their teacher to get to know each of the students' strengths and weaknesses in math as well as some aspect of their lives that they wished to share with their teacher!
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27. Students are also to complete their "Letter to my Math Teacher" if they did not finish the work in class and turn it in tomorrow.
Science: After the quick welcome and introduction to science class, we went over the syllabus and the classroom expectations for the coming year. Again, students are asked to return the signed portion of the syllabus signed by both their parent/guardian and themselves by Friday of this week. I am also asking parents/guardians to contribute a $10 lab fee if they are so inclined, in order to help off set the costs associated with the purchasing of lab experiment materials throughout the school year. Thank you in advance on behalf of the Aurora House science classes! The last twenty minutes of class time was used by the students to complete a Personality Bingo worksheet in order to begin the process of teambuilding. This entailed all of the students to get up and move around the room introducing themselves to their classmates and answering questions in order to fill out the bingo card.
Assignments: The only assignment today was for each student to bring home their syllabus and have their parent or guardian sign and date the return portion of the syllabus. The students were informed that they are to return this by this coming Friday, 8/27.
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