Thursday, October 15, 2015

Thursday October 15, 2015

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the Do Now.  Some students then continued to progress through the levels of their assigned Flashmasters, while others, who have tested out of Flashmasters began class with the POD.  Students then continued rewriting formulas.  Mr. Olsen led students through several examples before introducing the idea of literal equations, or equations that have two or more variables.  Students should be completing page 18 of their practice workbooks for class on Friday. 

Assignments:  Review HW #14 is due Friday in class.  Page 18 of the practice workbook is due Friday in class.

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the Do Now.  Students continued to work with chapter 2 and Transformations.  We reviewed the coordinate plane and how to use it, and went over several key vocabulary words.  Today students were briefly introduced to the idea of rotations before we were interrupted and asked to have a conversation with all students regarding the ALICE protocols the district has put into place concerning school and student safety in the event of an emergency.  
 
Assignments:  Review HW #14 is due Friday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Students were then given class time to begin reviewing for the upcoming Dry Ice unit test, scheduled for next Wednesday.  Students were given a review packet of key vocabulary words, concepts and diagrams that they could work together to fill out.  Students will be allowed to use a 3" x 5" notecard to assist them on the test.  

Students can expect a Dry Ice Unit test on Wednesday of next week.  (October 21st).

Assignments:  Students can and should be reviewing for the Dry Ice Investigations Test on Wednesday. 

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