Thursday January 16, 2014

7th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with the Problem of the Day.  Next, students reviewed adding and subtracting like and unlike fractions, before students began multiplying fractions.  Students then participated in a conversation concerning Study Island assignments and expectations.  We then began talking about dividing fractions and the use of reciprocals.  Students can expect a quiz on fraction operations Friday in class.       

Assignments:  Review Homework #4 is due by Friday in class on the Study Island website.   

8th Grade Math: Today in math students began class with their flashmasters.  Today students began the review process for the upcoming chapter 2 test.  The chapter 2 test will be continued Friday in class.   

Assignments:  Students should be studying and reviewing chapter 2 as the test will be continued on Friday in class. 

Science: Today in science students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students continued working with and learning about the periodic table.  Today students finished watching a film entitled "Hunting the Elements" to help them begin to associate how the world incorporates the periodic table of the elements into everyday life.  Students filled out a Video Note-taking Guide while watching the film, and students are expected to complete a reflection as homework tonight.     

Assignments:  Students should be completing the Elemental scavenger hunt by Friday of this week.