7th Grade Math:  Today in 7th grade pre-algebra, students began class with the Problem of the Day.  Next, students took the chapter 10 test.    

Assignments:   Students should be continuing to design and sketch their "dream house".  All students should have a final rough draft of their dream house by the end of class on Thursday of this week. 

8th Grade Math:  Today in 8th grade pre-algebra, students began class with their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into fractions.  Today students reviewed Least Common Denominators and practiced solving one and two step equations involving fractions and using the LCD to clear the fractions.  Students were then assigned the 5.7 worksheet (odds only) and given about 20 minutes of class time to get started.  

Assignments:   Students should be completing the section 5.7 worksheet (odds only) for class on Wednesday.  Students should be spending at least 15 minutes on Study Island by Friday.      

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students began organizing their groups data, materials and photos for the Local Ecology iMovie Project.  Students groups were assigned an iMac computer in the lab, and that will be their groups computer throughout the iMovie project.  Students began dropping their group photos into iPhoto and organizing the folders, before dropping all of their photos into iMovie.    
  
Assignments:   Students can be starting their On Their Own Time Animal Projects.  It will be due on May 21st.