Monday November 12, 2018

Algebra I: Today in math students began class with a Do Now and a warm up problem.  Next, students jumped right back into chapter 4.  Students were tasked with being able to write a linear equation when only given two points on a line.  After some teacher led instruction, of using the slope formula, putting that information into the point-slope formula and then simplifying into slope intercept form.  Students were then assigned the section 4.2 Practice B worksheet, to be due on Tuesday in class.

Assignments: Students were assigned the section 4.2 Practice B worksheet, to be due on Tuesday in class.

7th Grade Math: Today in math, students began class with the Do Now, and then working on their Flashmaster activities or the Problem of the Day.  Next, students were completing their chapter 1 tests.  Students who finished the test, were then working on practice workbook pages 23 & 24, to be due on Tuesday in class.

Assignments:  Review Homework #8  is due on Wednesday in class.  Practice workbook pages 23 & 24 are due on Tuesday in class.

Science:  Today in science, students were introduced to the "A Day in the Life" house project.  Students were assigned a partner from the opposite homeroom (Sheufelt/Olsen) and also assigned a country from around the world.  These assigned student groups, will be researching and putting together a poster product (among other final products) of what life is like for a 12/13 year old living in their assigned country.  

The Taku House will be having an Open House event next Tuesday afternoon, November 20th. Parents and families are invited to come and sample ethnic foods and learn from our students what life may be like for children from around the world!

Assignments:  This "A Day in the Life" project is due at the end of the day on Monday November 19th.