7th Grade Math:  Today in pre-algebra, students began class with the Problem of the Day.  Next, students were introduced to solving for the volume of prisms and cylinders.  Students took notes on the formulas for volume, and participated in solving several examples of both prisms and cylinders.  The sections 10.7 worksheet was assigned as homework, to be due on Friday in class.     

Assignments:   Students should be completing the section 10.7 worksheet if they did not complete it in the class time allotted.  Students can expect a quiz on surface area and volume on Friday in class.

8th Grade Math:  Today in pre-algebra, students began class with the Problem of the Day.  Next, students were introduced to adding and subtracting UNLIKE fractions.  Students practiced finding the LCD of fractions to be added or subtracted, and then converted said fractions into fractions with like denominators.  After some teacher led instruction and several example problems, students were assigned the section 5.3 worksheet and given the last 20 minutes of class time to get started.         

Assignments:   The section 5.3 worksheet is due Friday in class.  Students should be spending about 15 minutes on the Study Island website before class on Wednesday.   Students can also expect a quiz on adding and subtracting like and unlike fractions in class on Friday.  

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Students then began putting together their final products for their Bikini Bottom Genetics Project.  Today was the last day of class time to work on their final products.  

Assignments:   The Bikini Bottom Genetics Project is officially due by next Wednesday, April 24th.  Students will not receive any more class time to work on their projects.