Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wednesday February 15, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students jumped back into chapter 5 and today we were learning about adding and subtracting like fractions.  After some instruction and a few practice problems, students were assigned the 5.2 worksheet and asked to complete the even problems only. 

Assignments:    Review homework #9 is due on Friday.   Students should be completing the 5.2 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided.  

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students completed the chapter 4 test. 

Assignments:   Review homework #9 is due on Friday. 

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students continued working on the rough drafts of their Selling the Elements project we have been working on for the past week.  The final draft is due at the beginning of class on Friday. 

Assignments:     None.   

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday February 9, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students began learning about rational numbers and reviewed how to convert fractions and mixed numbers into decimals and vice versa.  After some practice and review, the section 5.1 worksheet was assigned to students, and they were given about 20 minutes of class time to compete the assignment. 

Assignments:    Review homework #7 is due on Friday.   Students should be completing the 5.1 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided.  

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed the rules for converting fractions and mixed numbers into decimals, practiced several examples, before students were assigned the 4.7 worksheet and given 30 minutes of class time to complete the work. 

Assignments:   Review homework #7 is due on Friday.  The 4.7 worksheet is due on Friday morning. 

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students continued  researching their assigned element for the "Selling your Element" project that we are currently working on in science.

Assignments:     None.   

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Wednesday February 8, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students began making their chapter 4 test corrections. 

Assignments:    Review homework #7 is due on Friday.   Students should be completing their test corrections for Thursday. 

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We then graded the 4.6 worksheet before moving on to section 4.7 on converting fractions to decimals and vice versa.

Assignments:   Review homework #7 is due on Friday. 

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students began researching their assigned element for the "Selling your Element" project that we are currently beginning in science. 

Assignments:     None.   

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Tuesday February 7, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students took the chapter 4 math test. 

Assignments:    Review homework #6 is due on Wednesday.  

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We moved back into section 4.6 on comparing and ordering fractions and mixed numbers.  Students reviewed the definitions for a proper fraction, an improper fraction and how to convert each into the other.  Students were then given about 30 minutes of class time to complete the 4.6 worksheet. 

Assignments:   Review homework #6 is due on Wednesday.  Students should be completing the 4.6 worksheet if they did not complete it in the class time provided.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students participated in an activity where all students in Mr. Olsen's and Mr. White's science classes will build an advertisement based on the element selected during a house wide drawing.   We then continued our discussion on Ethos, Logos and Pathos in advertising.  Our activity today involved defining a target audience and having a plan on how to sell your product. 

Assignments:     None.   

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Monday February 6, 2012


8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students began their review process for the chapter 4 test scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday February 7th). 

Assignments:    Review homework #6 is due on Wednesday.  Students should be studying for the chapter 4 test tomorrow. 

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed GCFs, LCDs and LCMs and how to find them.  We moved into section 4.6 on comparing and ordering fractions and mixed numbers.  Students were given the definitions for a proper fraction, an improper fraction and a mixed number and we practiced converting several examples. 

Assignments:   Review homework #6 is due on Wednesday. 

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, we continued our discussion on Ethos, Logos and Pathos in advertising.  Our activity today involved students looking thorough magazines and finding advertisements and breaking down and describing how the ad is attempting to sell the consumer its product. 

Assignments:     Students should be completing the Appeals in Advertising worksheet we began in class if they did not complete in the class time provided. 

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Thursday February 2, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed the rules for dealing with standard form, product form and scientific notation.  Students then demonstrated their knowledge through three example problems.  The section 4.7 worksheet was assigned and students were given about 30 minutes of class time to complete the assignment. 

Assignments:    Review homework #5 is due on Friday.  Students should be completing the 4.7 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided. 

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed LCDs and LCMs and how to find them.  We then completed a practice worksheet together where students modeled fractions in order to understand how to find the Least Common Denominator in order to compare the fractions. 

Assignments:   Review homework #5 is due on Friday.  Students should be completing the comparing fractions worksheet for Friday if they did not finish in the class time provided.

Science:  Today in science, students continued working with the periodic table.  Today, students began class with a Do Now, before taking a quiz on oxidation numbers and chemical bonds.

Assignments:     None. 

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Wednesday Feburary 1, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed the rules for dealing with multiplying and dividing exponents as well as zero and negative exponents, before students graded their homework from last night.  We then began scientific notation.  Students were introduced to standard form, product form and scientific notation form.  We practiced various problems through all three forms introduced. 

Assignments:    Review homework #5 is due on Friday. 

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed LCDs and graded the homework from Tuesday night.  Next, students filled out a math goals sheet for the remainder of the school year.  Students ended class by working on a simplifying fractions worksheet.

Assignments:   Review homework #5 is due on Friday.  Students should be completing the simplifying fractions worksheet for Thursday if they did not finish in the class time provided.

Science:  Today in science, students continued working with the periodic table.  Today, students began class with a Do Now, before being introduced to the next activity, Bonding with a Classmate part II.  Students then spent the rest of class bonding with classmates during this structured activity.

Assignments:     None. 

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.