Monday December 9, 2013

7th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the Problem of the Day.  Next, students reviewed the rules associated with multiplying and dividing powers.  We graded the section 4.5 worksheet, before we went over the quiz as a class to answer any questions and to clarify any confusion.  We then briefly practiced multiplying powers as well as dividing powers.  

Assignments:  Review Homework #24 is due Wednesday in class.    

8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with their flashmasters.  Today students continued working with simplifying expressions.  Students reviewed the quiz we took on Friday, before students were assigned the section 2.3 worksheet (odds) and given the rest of class to begin working on the assignment.  

Assignments:  Review homework #25 is due Wednesday in class.  The section 2.3 worksheet (odds) is due Tuesday in class.   

Science: Today in science students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students were introduced to the periodic table.  Students began defining several key vocabulary words, before students participated in a Think, Write Pair share activity.  Students read an essay about the periodic table, and answered several questions regarding the reading, before watching a quick video of the origins of the periodic table.      

Assignments:  Students have been asked to come into class on Tuesday with their thoughts concerning the four questions at the top of the back side of the Think Write Pair Share worksheet for class on Tuesday.