Monday May 16, 2016

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the Do Now.  We then transitioned back into chapter 6.  Next, students reviewed being able to identify linear and nonlinear patterns.  Students were then introduced to analyzing and describing given graphs, as well as how to sketch a graph of a given scenario.  After some teacher led instruction and several examples, students were assigned to complete the section 6.5 worksheet from the practice workbook, to be due Tuesday in class.

Students can expect the Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday of this week.

Assignments:  Review HW #59 is due Wednesday in class.  The Section 6.5 worksheet (page 140 of the practice workbook) is due Tuesday in class.

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the Do Now.  Next, students continued working with exponents.  Today students were introduced to finding and using the rules of multiplying powers and finding  powers of powers.  After some teacher led instruction and direction, students were assigned and given class time to complete practice workbook pages 207-210, as well as pages 211-214 on the rules of dividing exponents, to be due Wednesday in class.

Assignments:  Review HW #59 is due Tuesday in class.  The practice workbook pages 207-210 and pages 211-214 are due Wednesday in class.  The Fraction Finding Mission project has a due date of Friday May 20th.  

  

Science:  Students began class with the Do Now.  Students then continued working on The Great Paper Roller Coaster Project.  Students began class by discussing as a group what work needs to be completed today in class, before assigning each group member some responsibilities to accomplish during today's class period.  Most groups began attaching their groups' features to the roller coaster frames built last week in class.  

Completed Roller Coasters are due at the end of class on Thursday of this week.  

Assignments:  None.