8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the problem of the day before we graded the section 1.4 worksheet as a class. We then transitioned into section 1.5 and began learning about adding integers. Mr. Olsen introduced three important rules for dealing with common and different signs when adding integers, before offering students several example problems to practice these new skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #5 is due on Friday.
7th Grade Math: Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters. We then graded the section 1.4 worksheet as a class. Next, we transitioned into section 1.5 on solving equations using mental math. Mr. Olsen also introduced the distance formula to the students and offered students several example problems to practice these new skills.
Assignments: Review Homework #5 is due on Friday.
Science: Today in science students participated in a group lab where students conducted three different experiments involving dry ice, hot and cold water, a film canister and a balloon, and a plastic ziploc baggie with a piece of dry ice sealed in it. Students began class by developing data sheets in their science notebooks, before being handed the materials to conduct these experiments. Students took detailed observations throughout each experiment, including drawing pictures of each step of the experiment.
Assignments: None.
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