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).
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
HELLO AND WELCOME!!!
HERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR MY STUDENTS IN THE COMING YEAR.
* a 1-2 inch 3 ring binder with dividers for Science
* 1 spiral bound notebook for science journal writing
* 1 package of lined paper (wide or college ruled)
* 1 box of kleenex
* 1 box of pencils/ 1 box of pens
* 2 glue sticks
OTHER THINGS WE COULD USE FOR CLASS:
* hand sanitizer
* disinfectant wipes
* markers/crayons/colored pencils
HERE IS A SUPPLY LIST FOR MY STUDENTS IN THE COMING YEAR.
* a 1-2 inch 3 ring binder with dividers for Science
* 1 spiral bound notebook for science journal writing
* 1 package of lined paper (wide or college ruled)
* 1 box of kleenex
* 1 box of pencils/ 1 box of pens
* 2 glue sticks
OTHER THINGS WE COULD USE FOR CLASS:
* hand sanitizer
* disinfectant wipes
* markers/crayons/colored pencils
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