Monday October 21, 2013

7th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the Problem of the Day.  Next, students jumped right into chapter 3.  We began class by reviewing one step equations we learned about in chapter 2, before students were introduced to solving two step equations using either subtraction and division or addition and multiplication.  After some teacher led instruction and several example problems, students were assigned problems from their at home text books, page 122-123 # 1-13.   

Assignments:  Students were assigned problems from their at home text books, page 122-123 # 1-13 to be due Tuesday in class.  Review Homework #14 is due Wednesday in class.

8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students jumped back into chapter one.  Today students took notes on adding integers.  There are rules associated with adding integers with the same signs, different signs and adding opposites.  Students reviewed these rules and learned a song in order to help them remember the rules associated with adding integers with same signs and different signs.  

Assignments:  Review Homework #14 is due Wednesday in class.

Science: Today in science students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students graded the dry ice tests.  We then participated in a gallery walk of Dry Ice Investigation posters.  Students had to select their favorite investigation, as well as the one they felt needed more work.
   

Assignments:  None.