Monday, Mar 16, 2020
Spanish: Check your email for a flipgrid I sent. Also, check our page for video and book homework.
Friday, Mar 13, 2020
Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.
Math: p 197 #1-3 in book
MathAlg: 1) Adding/Subtracting Polynomials wksht 2) p 367 #1-27 in book
Paper Mache 2: How-to paper mache poster/video. Follow the directions here.
Sewing 2: Learn 3 basic stitches. Follow the directions here.
ELA: Complete study guide Of Mice and Men
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020
Math: Quiz corrections - try all wrong problems on separate sheet
MathAlg: Khan Academy "Adding Polynomials" + "Subtracting Polynomails" 80% or better (sent to you)
Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.
Social Studies: Complete iSideWith writing assignment - three paragraphs needed, should be printed out before class
Science: work on Mission 2 - finish packet w/ phylogenic tree
ELA: 1) Study for Greek and Latin roots 2) Create a fishbowl question for Of Mice and Men (should be interpretive and universal)
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020
Math: Khan video "Systems of Equations with Elimination (and manipulation)" + notes
MathAlg: 1) Khan video "Adding Polyonials" + notes (sent to you) 2) Khan video "Subtracting Polynomials" + notes (sent you) 3) Naming Polynomials wksht
Social Studies: https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz - take quiz, reflect on results - iSideWith Writing Assignment due on Friday, March 13th - Political Ideology Character Presentation due on Monday, March 16th
Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.
Science: Complete RANT for Ch 6.2 Evidence of Evolution pp 176-179
ELA: 1) Finish reading chapter 6 + update chart+ 2 vocab words 2) G/L #3
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020
Math: Elimination Method wksht (front side only)
MathAlg: Khan video "The Parts of Polynomial Expressions" + notes (sent to you on Khan)
ELA: 1) Chapter 5 questions + 2 Vocab in Context words 2) G/L #2
Advanced Band: 1 Practice Reflection Due Next Tuesday, March 17.
Social Studies: Fill out outline form for your "mini project" about political ideologies. Sam should have handed this to you at the end of the day in Ms. Key's homeroom.
Issue Examples: Education, Social, Immigration, Electoral, Science, Healthcare, Economic, Foreign Policy, Environmental, Domestic Policy, National Security, Criminal
Science: Work on Mission 1 Evolution 101 Game for 15 minutes - try to complete packet 'Training Trees' Q 1-13.
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Monday, Mar 9, 2020
Math: Khan Academy video "Systems with Elimination Method" +notes
MathAlg: U7 Exponents Radicals Test tomorrow
Social Studies: Complete reflection questions from our political ideology discussion. Answers should be written out or typed using at least three complete sentences.
ELA Pd. 1: 1) Ch. 4 conflicts 2) G/L #1
ELA 2 & 3: G/L 1
Friday, Mar 6, 2020
Science: Complete data table + graph for Natural selection Elephant model lab (see 8 sci wiki for general info)
Math: NH
MathAlg: Finish study guide for Mon, Test U7 on Tuesday
Social Studies: Finish questions from Newsela article, "Should we Abolish the Electoral College"
ELA: 1) Finish all in-class work 2) Read chapter 5
Thursday, Mar 5, 2020
Math: Quiz tomorrow on systems (graphing + substitution methods); finish wksht from class for more practice (optional)
MathAlg: NH, teston Tues, Mar 11
Science: Caluculate % of tuskless elephants for EACH generation. Place all data in google doc table / share w/ partner.
ELA: 1) Read 4 66-77 2) WW flashcards or quizlet
Social Studies: NH
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
Social Studies: Complete "Presidential Primaries and Caucuses" hand-out by researching answers from https://www.usa.gov/election
Spanish: Finish book and write a paragraph describing what happens in the last chapters.
Math: Substitution wksht #2, quiz on substitution method + graphing on Fri, Mar 6 (U5 Retakes by Friday)
MathAlg: Radical Equation wksht; quiz tomorrow on exponent properties, sci not, radicals (last of trimester)
ELA: 1) Read 51-65 and choose 2 unfamiliar words to examine using Vocab in Context steps 2) WW flashcards or quizlet due Fri
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020
Science: complete CER ws for paragraph + complete written draft. See rubic side for grade focus.
Pd 1 ELA: 1) Rd. pgs 38-51 OMaM + Candy and Crooks character traits
2) WW L8 E or sentences due Wed
Pd 2 &3 ELA: 1) Lennie and George Character traits 2) Rd. pgs 38-51 OMaM + Candy and Crooks character traits 3) WW L8 E or sentences due Wed
Math: Substitution Systems wksht #5-12, test retakes U5 by Friday
MathAlg: p 311-312 #1-31 odds; final quiz on exponents, scientific notation on Thurs for T2
Social Studies: Read Newsela Article, "The background on Super Tuesday" and answer three questions: A. What is it? B. Why is it important? and C. Make a prediction about the following: How does Bloomberg do on the ballot? Does his unprecedented spending pay off? Does Warren survive beyond Super Tuesday? Does Super Tuesday blunt Sanders' momentum in any way? Will Biden upset Sanders in states like Texas?
Monday, March 2nd, 2020
**DAVE & BUSTERS $40 DUE TOMORROW**
Math: Substitution System wksht #1-4 only (show all work)
MathAlg: Dividing Radicals wksht #1-8
Social Studies: Finish "How to Become President of the United States" Google-based questions for class tomorrow.
Spanish: Finish all questions from Josué y Familia. Also, finish reading your book (Pobre Ana bailó tango, and El viaje de su vida).
ELA: 1) Finish reading ch. 2 OMaM + Character chart on Curly 2) Sign Night assessment
3) WW L8 E or sentences (due Wed)
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!
Friday, Feb 28, 2020
Math: Graphing Systems of Equations wksht, quiz on Monday (test retakes U5 by 3/6)
MathAlg: Finish class work from wiki
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!
Science: Complete written response from Everyday Mystery article if needed.
ELA: 1) Complete questions/ vocab 2) WW L8 Ex D
Social Studies: NH
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020
Math: p 185 #6-9; graph each on a separate graph on graph paper
MathAlg: Adding & Subtracting Radicals wksht (both sides)
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!
Social Studies: Atomic bomb persuasive essay due tomorrow - printed out before class.
Science: FYI- Friday: Natural Selection article / Info Text assessment.
ELA: WW L8 A, B, C (2 of 3) due Fri
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Math: p 182 #1-2 + Try These A
MathAlg: 1) p 302 #4-14 2) Khan Video "Adding + Subtracting Radicals" + notes, 3) quiz tomorrow on scientific notation + exponents (Period 2: check the wiki for scientific notation practice problems)
Spanish: Keep reading book and work on questions. Share your doc with me.
Social Studies: Atomic bomb persuasive essay due Friday - rough draft should be done upon arrival to class tomorrow in order to revise and edit effectively.
ELA: 1) Read "Migrant Workers" and answer questions (excerpt and Q's on Blog)
2) WW L8 A, B, C ( 2/ 3) due Fri
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020
Math: p 182 #1-2 + Try These A
MathAlg: Radical wksht (back side), retakes on U6 available until Thurs, Feb 27
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, March 3. FINAL DEADLINE FOR T2!!!
Spanish: Keep working (individually) on the questions for the book.
Science: NH
Social Studies: Atomic bomb persuasive essay due on Friday. Current Event re-do reports due on Monday.
ELA: 1) Night Journal due tomorrow 2) WW L8 A, B, C (2/ 3 ) due Fri
Monday, February 24, 2020
ELA: 1) Reflection on cover symbols 2) WW L8 A, B, C (2 /3 )
Science: complete BrainPop assignment: Complete primary sources ws (use View 1 & 2 to help answer Q's. 2) Complete 'Explain it' side of ws
Social Studies: Atomic bomb persuasive essay due on Friday.
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Friday, Feb 21, 2020
Math: Correct study guide with answer key on 8th Math wiki page, test on Monday
MathAlg: Buzz Math "Representing Numbers in Scientific Notation" and "Performing Operations with Sci Not"
Spanish: Read the first two chapters of your book and answer the questions on our page. Open a new doc just for book answers and share with me.
ELA: 1) Final draft of last journal prompt 2) Bring in markers/art supplies from home for Monday
Social Studies: Complete "Prewriting Graphic Organizer" about atomic bomb persuasive essay if you did not finish in class today.
Science: NH
Thursday, Feb 20, 2020
Science: SCE #2 completed & shared? then... NH :)
Math: Study guide due end of class tomorrow, test on Mon, Feb 24
MathAlg: quiz tomorrow on exponent properties (can practice on Khan if needed)
Social Studies: Know how to answer the question: "Was the United States justified or wrong in dropping the atomic bomb on Japan?"
Social Studies: (Jeffrey) DUE FRIDAY : Read Newsela Article: Opinion: Whether relocated, assigned or detained, it's still a jail and watch YouTube Video: Ugly History: Japanese Internment. After reading and watching, write a paragraph (at least six sentences) responding to the question: "Were Japanese internment camps a violation of human rights? Why or why not?" Make sure your paragraph has a main claim and supports this claim with evidence from the article and video. - DUE FRIDAY
ELA: 1) Study for G/L 2) Study for Night Study guide key 3) Book reports due tomorrow
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020
Math: Study Guide #1-15, test on Mon, Feb 24
MathAlg: More Exponent Properties wksht (#1-10), quiz on Friday; test retakes on U6 available until Thurs, Feb 27
Science: (Jeffrey )SCE #2 Due Thurs /tomorrow; (Key) : SCE #2 due Fri
Social Studies: (Jeffrey) DUE FRIDAY : Read Newsela Article: Opinion: Whether relocated, assigned or detained, it's still a jail and watch YouTube Video: Ugly History: Japanese Internment. After reading and watching, write a paragraph (at least six sentences) responding to the question: "Were Japanese internment camps a violation of human rights? Why or why not?" Make sure your paragraph has a main claim and supports this claim with evidence from the article and video. - DUE FRIDAY
ELA: (1) G/L # 2 (2) Complete paragraph 3 (3) Study Guide due Fri (4) Book Report due Friday
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020
ELA: 1) G/ L Root # 1 (Word list on Blog) 2) Finish questions on speech independently 3) Final book talks tomorrow and Book reports due Friday.
Science: Complete SCE #2 presentation - use presentation guideline/ rubric to develop your presentation appropriately. Due Thurs
Social Studies: Current Event Report due tomorrow (TOPIC: Tolerance) - Make sure it is printed out before class.
Math: No Class today - HW from weekend due tomorrow
MathAlg: No Class today - HW from weekend due tomorrow
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Friday, Feb 14, 2020
Math: 1) Finish linear equations wksht from class and 2) Function Notation wksht (all due Tuesday - we will have class on Tuesday before field trip)
MathAlg: Properties of Exponents wksht #1-10, #21-30 (due Wed due to field trip)
ELA: 1) Draft of Paragraph 1 & 2 (due Wed) 2) Final book talks (Wed) 3) WW L7 Test signed (Wed) 4) Book Reports due Fri.
Science: Complete SCE #2 ITB ws front /back before Tuesday--> including GIST statement written out 20-25 words of what (about) & why (important to know).
Social Studies: NH - Current Event Report due on Wednesday, February 19th (Topic: Tolerance)
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020
**Dress down day - full uniform with red/pink top**
Math: p 417-420 #1-10
MathAlg: Exponent Product Quotient wksht (skip #8-11)
ELA: 1) Complete and print 6/7 prompt 2) Theme statement for all of Night (See Wiki Blog for topics) 3) WW L7 Flashcards or quizlet
Social Studies: Quiz on WWII (Middle Years) Terms (link to Quizlet) tomorrow. Current event report on TOLERANCE due Wednesday, February 19th.
Español: LEARN YOUR SKITS. All groups present Monday.
Science: Preview selected SCE article to prep for ITB classwork Friday ( fyi- Key = limited class time)
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020
Math: Finish Writing Linear Equations wksht from class
MathAlg: Watch Math By Fives "Product Rules for Exponents" + notes in notebook
ELA: 1) Finish and print journal 5 2) Read ch 8-9 Night 3) WW L7 quizlets or flashcards due Fri.
Social Studies: Group posters need to be completed by start of class tomorrow. Quiz on WWII terms on Friday. Current event report due on Wednesday, February 19th (topic: Tolerance).
Español: LEARN YOUR SKITS (I would put memorize, but that word seems to terrify you)
Science: During Study hall...Finish up on ALL ecosystem info orgs (predator/prey info) + print all & attach to ws + turn in cover art.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
ReligionBOTHCLASSES: Finish Gifts of the Holy Spirit chart - print or draw one symbol per gift and hand in Wednesday AM
Math: p 389-390 #5-13, p 394 #1-9 (skip #7)
MathAlg: test tomorrow on systems
ELA: 1) Read chapter 7 2) write 1 interpretive/universal question on chapters 6 and 7 3) WW L7 E or sentences due tmrrw.
Social Studies: Quiz on WWII terms on Friday - Current Event Report (Topic: Tolerance) due on Wednesday, February 19th. Finish researching "WWII Secret Weapon" if you did not complete during class today.
Monday, Feb 10, 2020
ReligionKey: Gifts of HS symbol pictures (printed off internet or drawn, given to Ms. Key by Wed AM)
Math: 1) Finish cutting out p 385-388, 2) Buzz Math "Comparing Functions" 3) quiz tomorrow on domain and range
MathAlg: Finish study guide, test on Wed
Social Studies: Finish looking up definitions/descriptions of important WWII terms if you did not complete in class. Current Event Report Due Wednesday, February 19th.
ELA: 1) Read ch. 6 2) WW L7 E or Sentences due Wed.
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020
Math: Domain & Range wksht
MathAlg: Finish study guide to #50, Systems test on Wed, Feb 12
ELA: 1) Night ch. 4 Journal 2) Night read ch. 5 3) WW L7 Ex D
Español: Work on skit. Refer to our page for important info.
Science: Thurs: Research on Beastbox ecosystem climate & biotic factors prior to making musical ecosystem. Consider doing Research on ecosystem before Monday: Sound mix, and cover art all due Wed beginning of class. Independent classwork days Mon, Tues only.
Social Studies: NH - Current Event Report Due: Wednesday, February 19th
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2020
Math: Domain/Range Continuous Function wksht
MathAlg: Systems of Inequalities Word Problem wksh (Desmos allowed for top section)
Social Studies: Finish filling out "War in the Pacific" Map for tomorrow.
ELA: 1) Read Night Ch. 5 67-77 2) WW L7 2 out of 3 A-B or C
Science: NH
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020
Math: Domain Range wksht
MathAlg: p 281 #1-9 in book
Social Studies: Choose one Topic - 1.) Iowa Caucuses - 2.) State of the Union Address or 3.) Impeachment Trial then, Type an email to cjeffrey@alphonsusacademy.org with the following information…
ELA: 1) Read ch. 4 + 1 interpretive or universal question 2) WW L7 A, B, C (2 /3) due Thurs 3) Continue I.R. books
Science: NH if Lorax sequel shared :)
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Monday, Feb 3, 2020
Math: p 360-361 #5-14, p 364-365 #10-17
MathAlg: Buzz Math "Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities"
Spanish: Write five sentences using different forms of the verb VENIR . Also, find definition for word BONDAD and its etymology.
Social Studies: NH - Current event report about tolerance due on Wednesday, February 19th
Science: complete Lorax sequel project & share w/ Mrs. Merten smerten@aaca.school
ELA: 1) Read Night 47-56 10 wrd summ 2) WWL7 A, B, C (2/ 3) due Thurs
Friday, Jan 31, 2020
Religion: Guided Notes for Ch. 16 (found on wiki, completed in notebook) due on Mon Feb 3 (no more class time)
Math: Finish class work; U4 Test retakes available until Thurs, Feb 6
MathAlg: Finish class work
ELA: 1) Read Ch 3 + 1 interpretive question 2) Continue I.R. books
Social Studies: NH - next current event report due on Wednesday, February 19th - topic: TOLERANCE, template: Current Event Report Tolerance Template
Science: Lorax sequel: title slide, before, during + 1 solution slide should be completed (& source slide?)
Thursday, Jan 30, 2020
**Come dressed in grad pic clothes; may dress down for Blue Day only after all pictures are taken**
Religion: Guided Notes for Ch. 16 (found on wiki, completed in notebook) due on Mon Feb 3 (no more class time)
Math: MasteryConnect Preassessment U5 on www.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet (CODE: 532544)
MathAlg: Systems of Equations Word Problem Practice (HW) - skip #3, quiz tomorrow on sub/elim
Social Studies: Complete WWII Propaganda Research Sheet for class tomorrow.
ELA: 1) Read pg 29-36 + 10 wrd summary 2) Study for G/L tmrrw
PE: basketball and floor hockey assessment
Science: NH....... IF letter to Once-ler is typed & submitted.
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020
Math: test tomorrow linear equations
MathAlg: p 272 #8-10 (SHOW ALL WORK in notebook), quiz on Fri sub/elim methods
Social Studies: NH - next current event report due on Wednesday, February 19th - topic: TOLERANCE, template: Current Event Report Tolerance Template
Religion: Guided Notes for Ch. 16 (found on wiki, completed in notebook) due on Mon Feb 3 (no more class time)
ELA: 1) Finish notetaking (slides on ELA Blog) 2)Write 1 interpretive or universal question on Ch. 2 Night 3) G/L #3
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020
Math: Finish study guide, test on Thurs
MathAlg: p 270 #8-15 (ignore directions for "classify" system, just solve)
ELA: 1) Read chapter 2 in Night 2) Finish response if you didn't finish in class 3) G/L Roots # 2
Spanish: Think, draft a welcome letter for the girls at the Maryville shelter. We will work on the Spanish version in class tomorrow.
Social Studies: NH
Science: Create a casual loop using 2-3 different elements from your connection Circle. Be prepared to discuss how each element supports the others and may Continue cycle
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Monday, Jan 27, 2020
Math: Study Guide completion to p 5 (last problem completed #29), test on Thurs
MathAlg: Systems Elimination wksht (front side only) - MUST SHOW ALL WORK on paper or scrap
PE: final assessment on basketball and floor hockey (handouts under PE Health tab)
Spanish: Do Actividad 12 from page 71. Follow the model!
Science: Complete Task 1, 2, 3 of System Science HO
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections Due tomorrow!
Social Studies: NH
ELA: 1) G/L # 1 2) Continue I.R. ***CoE retake tomorrow during recess
Friday, Jan 24, 2020
Math: p 142 #6-7, p 144 #16-22, test on Thurs, Jan 30
MathAlg: Watch Elimination video on Khan (sent to you) + notes, quiz on substitution and graphing on Mon, Jan 27
ELA: 1) Read 3-22 in Night + 10 wrd summ 2) Please get CoE test signed; retake on Tues.
Social Studies: Battle presentations due Monday.
Science: Watch Lorax (see wiki for link) + answer Q's from ws if uncompleted.
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections Due next Tuesday, 1/28.
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020
Math: p 155 #1-17 in book (started in class)
MathAlg: p 259 Try These A and #13-15
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections Due next Tuesday, 1/28.
Spanish: For Monday: Write three descriptions of people we all may know (details and vocab on our page).
Social Studies: Battle presentations due Monday.
ELA: WW L6 quizlets or flashcards + Study
Science: NH
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020
Math: Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form wksht (rearranging) #1-15 only
MathAlg: Systems of Equations with Substitution wksht, front only - MUST SHOW ALL WORK or incomplete
Science: watch video clip Living from Land and Sea + answer discussion Q's (back side of passage); prepare for discussion Thurs
ELA: WW L6 flashcards or quizlets due Fri.
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections Due next Tuesday, 1/28.
Social Studies: NH
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Religion: Pentecost test retakes on Wed, Jan 22 during Study Hall, must have 1) parent signature, 2) redo study guide 3) read attached article. Retake will be over study guide as well as article
ELA: 1) Study for C of E test 2) WW L6 Ex E or sentences
Math: Rearranging to Slope Intercept wksht, quiz tomorrow on slope intercept
MathAlg: Solving Systems of Equations wksht (+ finish p 251 #1-12 if not done in class)
Science: Lesson 3 assessment Wed 'Interactions among Living Things'.
Social Studies: Answer four questions from Newsela article (posted on social studies wiki page)
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections Due next Tuesday, 1/28.
Friday, Jan 17, 2020
Religion: Pentecost test retakes on Wed, Jan 22 during Study Hall, must have 1) parent signature, 2) redo study guide 3) read attached article. Retake will be over study guide as well as article
Math: NH
MathAlg: NH
ELA: 1) WW L6 Ex D 2) Study for C of E test on Wed. (Check ELA Blog for study tips)
Social Studies: NH
Science: NH
Thursday, Jan 16, 2020
Religion: Pentecost test retakes on Wed, Jan 23 during Study Hall, must have 1) parent signature, 2) redo study guide 3) read attached article. Retake will be over study guide as well as article
ELA: 1) Read 149-161 in CoE + 10 wrd summ 2) WW L 6 A,B, C 2/ 3 due Fri.
Math: Writing Equations Given Two Points wksht
MathAlg: Finish p 246 #5-13 in book, quiz tomorrow on linear inequalities
Science: Ch 1.3 pp 18-27 Interactions among living things RANT
Social Studies: NH
Spanish: Work sheet on comprensión de lectura (reading comprehension).
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2019
ELA: 1) Read pgs 137-147 + 10 wrd summary 2) WW L 6 A,B, C 2/ 3 due Fri.
Math: Writing Slope Intercept Practice Problems
MathAlg: Buzz Math "Linear Inequalities" (NOTE: to shade or change the line type, after graphing boundary line, click on the line), test retakes by Thurs, Jan 24
Social Studies: Read "Franklin Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy, 1936" - define words you don't know as you read and answer #4 and #5 from discussion questions in at least four complete sentences.
Science: watch : Science Trek: Intro to Ecosystems (3 min) Answer Q's in Sci NB for Discussion
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020
Religion: Test tomorrow on Pentecost
Math: Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept wksht (odds only, both sides)
MathAlg: Watch Virtual Nerd "Graphing Linear Inequalities" + notes
ELA: 1) Read pgs 129-135 in CoE + 10 word summ. 2) WW L6 A, B, C (2 /3) due Fri.
Social Studies: Make sure your map of Europe is complete (see Wiki social studies page). Read "Japan in World War II" and write down a list of Japanese motives to fight in WWII from this article in your notes.
Science: NH (post assessment)
Monday, Jan 13, 2020
Math: 1) Finish p 145 #3-6 and 2) Watch Virtual Nerd "Slope Intercept Form" + notes, quiz tomorrow on slope
MathAlg: U5 Test tomorrow
Social Studies: Complete questions from Student News Daily article "Iran's Top General is Dead. What You Need to Know" - if you did not already.
ELA: WW L6 A, B, C 2/3 due Fri.
Science: review notes for vocab assessment + graphing task - Ch 1.1 Living Things & Environment + Ch 1.2 Populations
Religion (Both): Pentecost test on Wed, Jan 15
Religion (Jeffrey): Complete study guide for tomorrow if not finished in class today.
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020
Religion: Test tomorrow on Pentecost
Math: Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept wksht (odds only, both sides)
MathAlg: Watch Virtual Nerd "Graphing Linear Inequalities" + notes
ELA: 1) Read pgs 129-135 in CoE + 10 word summ. 2) WW L6 A, B, C (2 /3) due Fri.
Social Studies: Make sure your map of Europe is complete (see Wiki social studies page). Read "Japan in World War II" and write down a list of Japanese motives to fight in WWII from this article in your notes.
Science: NH (post assessment)
Monday, Jan 13, 2020
Math: 1) Finish p 145 #3-6 and 2) Watch Virtual Nerd "Slope Intercept Form" + notes, quiz tomorrow on slope
MathAlg: U5 Test tomorrow
Social Studies: Complete questions from Student News Daily article "Iran's Top General is Dead. What You Need to Know" - if you did not already.
ELA: WW L6 A, B, C 2/3 due Fri.
Science: review notes for vocab assessment + graphing task - Ch 1.1 Living Things & Environment + Ch 1.2 Populations
Religion (Both): Pentecost test on Wed, Jan 15
Religion (Jeffrey): Complete study guide for tomorrow if not finished in class today.
Friday, Jan 10, 2020
ELA: 1) Read CoE 4.3 and 4.4 + list of main events 2) Continue I.R.
Math: Calculating Slope wksht #2 (in mailbox), quiz on TUES, Jan 14
MathAlg: Finish study guide, test on Tues, Jan 14
Science: Complete Whooping Crane Lab, including, all graphs, Observation Q' & Analyze & Conclude Q's
Religion: Pentecost Test on Wed, Jan 15 (we will finish study guide on Mon)
SS: Finish Iran questions + print out
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020
Math: Calculating Slope wksht
MathAlg: Study Guide finish p 18, U5 Test on Tues, Jan 14
ELA: 1) Read 4.2 +summaries 2) Study for G/L tmrrw 3) I.R. check tmrrw
Social Studies: NH - Be ready to discuss Iran tomorrow. Link to article's podcast for class tomorrow here: https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/world-1-irans-top-general-is-dead-what-you-need-to-know/#background-box
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020
Math: Watch + take notes on Virtual Nerd: "How do you calculate slope between two points?"
MathAlg: p 161 #1-12 in book, quiz tomorrow on equation forms
Social Studies: Read Newsela article An Evaluation of the New Deal and fill out nonfiction text graphic organizer.
Science: complete Ch 1.2 Population pp 10-17 (read, annotate, complete text boxes only - notes Thurs)
ELA: 1) Read Act 4, Scene 1 and summarize each pg 2) G/L #3
Religion: Pentecost Test on Wed, Jan 15
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
ELA: G/L #2 due tmrrw
Spanish: Finish worksheet for tener and possessive adjectives. Bring photos or whatever you need to finish your family tree.
Social Studies: Great Depression test retakes tomorrow. Need to see me before leaving today in order to let me know you are participating.
Math: Graphing Linear Equations wksht #1-5 (any method you'd like), U3 retakes by Fri, 1/10
MathAlg: Parallel/Perpendicular Line wksht (both sides, all)
Science: Complete graph worksheet & employ TAILS strategy
Monday, January 6, 2020
ELA: G/L #1 due tmrrw
Math: Slopes from Graph wksht, U3 test retakes by Fri 1/10
MathAlg: U5 Practice wksht
Science: complete BrainPop 'Populations' assignment: movie, complete ws (2 sides), graded quiz; Be prepared for discussion Tues.
Español: Bring photos or any visuals that can be added to your Árbol de Familia. You will be presenting in class this Thursday (¡en español!)
Social Studies: Great Depression test retakes are on Wednesday during class. See me with your rubric before then to discuss which standards you will retake.
Religion (Jeffrey): Edited saint reports due on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
ELA: Email summary of pgs. 45-53 due Fri. 3) Read I.R. Books
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019
Science: Complete Brain Pop 'Ecosystem' task 1 (video watch + quiz) and task 2 (game)
Social Studies: NH
Math: NH
MathAlg: NH
ELA: 1) E-mail me 1 example of dramatic irony from book, short story, movie, tv show, and 1 example of dramatic irony from The Comedy of Errors due tomorrow 2) Email summary of pgs. 45-53 due Fri. 3) Read I.R. Books
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019
Math: Test tomorrow on solving equations + inequalities (finish word problems if needed, answer keys on wiki)
MathAlg: Graphing Lines in Standard Form wksht
Science: Complete abiotic /biotic chart + relationship. Print /submit Wed
ELA Pd 3: 1) Read pages 29 and 31 of Act 2 Scene 1 (Paraphrase in your ELA notebook) 2) Continue I.R. books
ELA 1 &2: Continue I.R. books
Social Studies: Great Depression test tomorrow. Remember to bring your fact sheet.
Monday, Dec 16, 2019
Math: Finish study guide, test on equations and inequalities Wed
MathAlg: p 181 #1-11 in book
Advanced Band: 1 practice reflection due tomorrow.
Social Studies: Complete "Opinion Piece Graphic Organizer" - this is due tomorrow as part of your Great Depression assessment. Please email me with your main idea if you would like me to read it before turning it in tomorrow. Great Depression assessment on Wednesday.
Science: 1) Complete text reading, notes, text boxes (due Tues) 2) see p 33 for Lesson Review Q 1-5
ELA: 1) Respond to 2 presentations on the ELA Wiki Blog 2) Continue I.R. books
Spanish: Poster board and pictures, don't forget.
Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
ELA: 1) Read and paraphrase Act 1 Scene 2 of The Comedy of Errors (in ELA notebook) 2) Read I.R. boo
Social Studies: Great Depression assessment on Wednesday, 12/18. Opinion piece graphic organizer about article "The Great Depression: What are the parallels between now and then?" due on Tuesday as part of the assessment.
Advanced Band: 1 practice reflection due next Tuesday, 12/17
Math: p 1 of Study Guide #1-15, test on Wednesday
MathAlg: Point-Slope Form wksht
Science: NH, but think about living/non-living factors & connection
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019
Advanced Band: 1 practice reflection due next Tuesday, 12/17
Math: Compound Inequalities wksht (front side only)
MathAlg: p 165 #17-26 in book
Social Studies: Read Presidency of Herbert Hoover and complete biography outline using proper formatting. Make sure outline is printed out for class tomorrow. Test on the Great Depression Wednesday, 12/18.
ELA: WW flashcards or quizlet + study
Science:NH
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019
Math: Watch "Compound Inequalities" video + notes
MathAlg: Arithmeetic Sequence Practice Problems wksht (all six problems)
Spanish: Write the answers from the Entrevista you did this morning, in the third person. "Jack vive en Chicago..."
Advanced Band: 1 practice reflection due next Tuesday, 12/17
Social Studies: Read two Newsela articles, "The U.S. Banking System" and "The History of the FDIC" and answer questions from class. Great Depression test on Wednesday, 12/18. Questions are on the social studies page.
Science: Oil-eating Bacteria possible solution (Nat Geo): 1) watch video; 2) determine Narrator's purpose + main idea (topic focus); 3) find 2 pieces of evidence (examples) to support main idea. 8_KEY- complete video questions 'Oil Contaminants Hidden from View'.
ELA: WW L5 flashcards or quizlet due Friday
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019
Math: Finish Inequalities Word Problem wksht + Inequalities wksht, quiz tomorrow on inequalities
MathAlg: Slope Intercept Form wksht (front + back), quiz tomorrow on slope intercept form
Spanish: We're starting putting together the family trees so everyone needs to bring a poster board and pictures of family members. You can ask a parent to email you some photos or print some at home (they don't need to be big).
Social Studies: Finish watching Crash Course: The Great Depression and answer the six questions from the worksheet handed out in class. Great Depression test on Wednesday, 12/17.
Advanced Band: 1 practice reflection due next Tuesday, 12/17
ELA: WW L5 E or Sentences due tomorrow
Science: complete video + questions - be ready to participate in class (2) Personal, inexpensive headphones needed for in-class video viewing (to be kept at school, gift idea?)
Monday, Dec 9, 2019
Math: Inequalities Word Problem wksht odds only
MathAlg: Slope Intercept Form wksht odds only
Social Studies: Review definitions from notes today
ELA: WW L5 Ex E or sentences due Wed.
Science: NH
Thursday, Dec 5, 2019
Math: NH
MathAlg: NH
ELA: 1) WW L5 A, B, C (2 /3) + D due Mon. 2) Historical nonfiction due Mon.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019
Math: Finish Mathematics Test F (28:30 min left on clock)
MathAlgPer2: Finish Mathematics Test F (17:45 min left on clock)
MathAlgPer3: Finish Mathematics Test F (17:00 min left on clock)
Social Studies: Review the cause and effect information about the Great Depression
Science: NH -
Religion: Saint Report Due printed off with rubric first thing tomorrow (if not handed in during class today)
ELA: 1) Timed Verbal Section (16 min) 2) WW L5 A, B, C (2 /3) + D due Mon. 3) Historical nonfiction due Mon.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019
Science: prepare for sci inquiry vocab + controlled investigation assessment
Math: Finish Quantitative Test #2 (20:23 min left on clock)
MathAlgPer2: Finish Quantitative Test #2 (3:13 min left on the clock)
MathAlgPer3: Finish Quantitative Test #3 (9:26 min left on the clock)
Social Studies: NH
Español: Check our page for info on verb Tener, then write examples of things one can have using all pronouns.
ELA 1: 1) Timed Reading Section (25 mins) 2) WW L 5 A,B,C (2/ 3) + ex. D due Mon
ELA 2: 1) Timed Reading 11:00 mins 2) WW L 5 A,B,C (2/ 3) + ex. D due Mon 3) Historical nonfiction due Mon.
ELA 3: 1) Timed Reading 18 mins 2) WW L 5 A,B,C (2/ 3) + ex. D due Mon 3) Historical nonfiction due Mon.
Monday, Dec 2, 2019
Math: Finish Mathematics Test E (18:00 left on clock)
MathAlgPer2: Finish Mathematics Test E (2:00 left on clock)
MathAlgPer3: Finish Mathematics Test E (1:30 left on clock)
Social Studies: Read "The Many Causes of the Great Depression" and "The Roaring Twenties" on Newsela and create a list of causes of The Great Depression for your notes.
Spanish: Árbol de familia. Keep "mapping" your tree and collecting photos of relatives. Bring a poster board to start organizing your tree this week.
ELA: 1) Timed Language section due tmrw 2) A,B, C (2 /3) and Ex D. due Mon 3) Find historical non fiction due Mon
Science: Experimental Design Practice packet - be prepared to present to class Tues
Monday, Nov 25, 2019- Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019
**FULL LENGTH PRACTICE TEST IN MAILBOXES (OPTIONAL IF PARENTS SIGNED UP)
Math: Quantitative Test C (30 min)
MathAlgPer2: Finish Quantitative Test C (24 min left on timer)
MathAlgPer3: Quantitative Test C (30 min)
ELA: Practice Language section (time yourself 25 mins)
Science: Bounce Ball Lab Report /poster due Monday Dec 2, 2019 - refer to the lab report layout/rubric
Friday, Nov 22, 2019
Religion: Bring in completed Sponsor Forms (due last Friday)
Math: Finish Mathematics Section #1 (16:05 left on test, then finish)
MathAlgPer2: Finish Mathematics Section #1 (6:43 left on test, then finish)
MathAlgPer3: Finish Mathematics Section #1 (no time left on clock)
Science: Simpson ws /practice. Lab on Monday :)
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019
Math: Finish Quantitative Section #1 (4:11 left on time - mark what question you were on when time ended and then finish section)
MathAlgPer2: Finish Quantitative Section #1 (9:23 left on time - mark what question you were on when time ended and then finish section)
MathAlgPer3: Finish Quantitative Section #1 (9:45 left on time - mark what question you were on when time ended and then finish section)
Social Studies: Be ready to pick an issue about from the Progressive Era and compare it to an issue from today.
Science: Cornell notes for 'Conducting Sci Investigation' + >2 practice problems from ws
ELA: Study G/L test tmrw
Religion: Sponsor Forms Due tomorrow
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Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019
Math: NH (starting test prep tomorrow)
MathAlgPer2: p 177-178 #14-23 in book, quiz tomorrow on slope (T2)
MathAlgPer3: p 175 #1-13 in book, quiz tomorrow on slope (T2)
Social Studies: Complete up to pg. 7 in "The Progressive Movement" packet.
ELA: 1) G/L # 3 2)WW Tests signed 3) Please turn-in any independent reading books from my library.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
ELA: 1) G/L # 2 due tomorrow 2) WW Tests signed
Social Studies: Read and answer questions from Newsela article (Newsela article assigned to you and questions posted on the 8th grade social studies page)
Math: Inequalities wksht (front side only), retakes Fri
MathALG: p 137-138 #1-20 on LL, retakes for U4 test by Fri, Nov 22 (if you want on T1 Report Card)
Science: NH
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Monday, November 18, 2019
ELA: 1) Complete rough draft (printed before class) 2) G &L #1 due tomorrow
Spanish: Do the questions in the article (there are five) and write a description of your school in the same format as the others.
Social Studies: NH - redo's for current event reports were due today
Friday, Nov 15, 2019
Spanish: Try and answer questions for chapter 2 of Ana's book: Preguntas
Science: STEM career all done? shared? = NH :)
Social Studies: NH - redo's for current event reports were due today
Thursday, Nov 14, 2019
Health: study for unit test
ELA: 1) Complete body paragraph 2 2) WW flashcards or quzlet + study for test tomorrow. 3) Please get TKaM tests signed by Monday.
Science:1) STEM project Straggler? =Finish + share ASAP (2) STEM career completed & shared?=NH
Social Studies: essays due tomorrow - printed out
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019
Math: NH
MathAlg: Test tomorrow on U4
Social Studies: Essay due date moved to Friday, November 15th. Make sure your essay is printed out. Current event report "redos" due on Monday, November 18th.
Science: push to complete STEM career presentation - only 20 minutes will be allowed in class Thurs. Self-eval + Presentations begin Thurs
ELA: 1) Body paragraph 2 2) WW L 4 Flashcards and quizlet
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
ELA: 1) Gather all quotes for body paragraphs 2) WW E or sentences due tomorrow.
Español: Answer the questions for chapter one of the book. Preguntas .
Social Studies: Final draft of essay due on Thursday - revise/edit at home as needed.
Math: p 129 #1-5, #12-17 in book, quiz tomorrow on solving equations (all types of solutions)
MathAlg: Finish study guide for tomorrow, test on Thurs
Science: spend 20 minutes on STEM career presentation (either 2nd person of influence research or developing 1-2 slides)
Monday, Nov 11, 2019
Math: One, None, or Infinitely Many Solutions wksht (all), quiz on Wed, Nov 13
MathAlg: Study Guide due on Wed, U4 test on Thurs
Social Studies: Rough draft due tomorrow!
Science: complete persons of influence ws (Task 2) for your selected STEM career.
ELA: 1) Gather 1 piece of evidence per character 2) WW Ex. E or sentences due Wed.
Friday, Nov 8, 2019
Math: p 126 #3-4 and #6-9 in book
MathAlg: Vertical and Horizontal Shifting wksht (both sides), quiz on Tues
ELA: 1) WW L4 Ex D 2) Study for TKaM Summative 3) Choose essay prompt and 3 characters (Write this on the sheet) 4)Book Talk (check sched)
Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.
Religion: Bring in any objects you want to include on your combine projects
Social Studies: Rough drafts of essay due Tuesday, November 12th - Final draft due on Thursday!
Health: study for unit test on Friday, 11/15
Science: Complete Task 1 ws of STEM Career - access your selected STEM career via 8 Science wiki page.
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Thursday, Nov 7, 2019
ELA: 1) WW L4 A, B, C ( 2/ 3) 2) Book Report due tomorrow/ Book Talk (Check Sched) 3) Begin reviewing notes and character chart for summative TKaM test (Monday)
Math: Quiz tomorrow; optional Buzz Math sent to you to prepare (If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail!)
MathAlg: p 114 #15-23 + p 118 #14-21
Health: watch Chronic Health conditions video and study for quiz
Social Studies: Watch https://www.cnn.com/cnn10 to get ready for our current event challenge!
Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.
Religion: Bring in materials for combine
Español: Answer the questions on Actividad 28, page 27 of your book. Your answer are personal and written in full sentences (refer to your flashcards for the type of question, if in doubt).
SCIENCE: spend 10 minutes reading about selected STEM career.
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019
Religion: Bring in objects for combine project if you did not have them today.
Math: MultiStep Equation wksht #1-10, quiz on Friday
MathAlg: Virtual Nerd + "How do you graph a translation of a function?"
Science: Complete at least ONE 'Cool Science Career' game + associated ws
Social Studies: Complete Prewriting Graphic Organizer from class today relative to the essay you are writing.
Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.
ELA: 1) Read chapter 29 and 30 2) WW WW L4 A, B, C 2/ 3 due Fri 3) Book Reports due Fri; Book Talk (check sched)
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019
Religion: COMBINE MATERIALS DUE TOMORROW!!
ELA: 1) Read ch 28 and annotate (2/ pg) 2) WW L4 A, B, C 2/ 3 3) Book Report due Fri; Book Talk (check schedule)
Math: Solving Equations wksht (selected problems highlighted)
MathAlg: p 95 #1-16 on LL, test retakes available until Fri, Nov 8
Advanced Band: All practice reflections due Tuesday, November 12.
Science: complete Cornell notes for 'Careers in Science'
Social Studies: Current Event Report Due tomorrow: Google Doc for Economics Current Event Report - make sure your report is printed out before class begins
Monday, Nov 4, 2019
Math: Buzz Math "Solving One- and Two-Step Equations," quiz on equations on Fri, Nov 8
MathAlg: Domain + Range of Continuous Functions wksht, U3 Test Retakes available until Fri 11/8
Social Studies: Complete Google Form "Steps to Writing a Thesis Statement" (on Wiki) and Current Event Report due on Wednesday, November 6th (printed out)
Science: complete 'Careers in Science' text + guided reading Q's -(ok to start Cornell notes - some time on Tuesday)
Religion: Bring in materials for Combine (including glue sticks if you want to use them!)
ELA: 1) Read Ch 27 and annotate (2/pg) 2) No Red Ink Possessives 3) WW L4 A,B,C 2/ 3 due Friday
Thursday, October 31, 2019
ELA: 1) Read chapters 25-26 2) Finish NoRedInk 3) Book Reports (11/8)/Book Talks (Check Sched) 4) WW Test signed
Spanish: Write questions for each interrogative we saw in class (page 25) and their answer [there should be 11].
Math: NH (mobiles finished today)
MathAlg: Watch Khan video + notes on domain + range of graphs (sent on Khan); U3 test retakes by Thurs, Nov 7
Social Studies(All) : Presentation "re-dos" due on Monday. Groups should have seen me today to discuss. Current event report due on Wednesday, November 6th. Report must be printed out.
Social Studies (Key): Complete your "Thesis Statement Equation" half sheet of paper and bring to class on Monday if you did not finish today.
Science NH
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019
Science: Complete voice-over for your Sci Lit comic. Share working /embedded link w/ Mrs. Merten in email.
Math: last day for mobiles tomorrow
MathAlg: p 76 #1-13
ELA: Read Ch 24 and do 10 word summary; WW flashcards (test tomorrow)
Social Studies: Read Article based on the Economic Issue you ranked as MOST CONCERNING in class today - A Text Set has been shared with you on Newsela but you only need to read ONE ARTICLE for tomorrow's class. Complete the quiz at the end of your article.
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Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019
ELA: 1) Read chapter 23 and annotate 2/ pg 2) WW E or sentences due tmrw.
Math: pliers and supplies for mobiles; U2 test retakes due on Wed
MathAlg: Function Not a Function wksht
Social Studies: Read Newsela article "Economic Development" if you did not finish in class. Current Event Reports are due on Wednesday, November 6th.
Science: Complete Adobe Spark uploads from computer > login to > https://spark.adobe.com/sp/ > follow redirect link & login using school email pw - Gorockets1! You can begin recording at home - read from your own device or tomorrow.
Monday, Oct 28, 2019
Science: Type Sci Lit comic narration + dialog lines.
ELA: 1) Read ch. 22 and write a 10 wrd summary or less 2) WW Ex. E or sentences due Wed.
Religion (Jeffrey): Fill out Saint Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hidBtbLspCbkRgfVGx2rHA8hr9W2NfOSph-oNtm-0R8/edit
Social Studies: Current Event Report Due on Wednesday, November 6th
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Friday, Oct 25, 2019
Health: watch Chronic Health conditions video and study for quiz on Friday, November 8th
Math: Bring in mobile materials (cans, marbles, seashells, pliers, buttons)
MathAlg: NH (test today)
Science: complete pic/frames for Sci Lit comic strip BEFORE Monday. Outline + add color to pic frames (ok to do while watching TV or music)
Social Studies: Finish group presentation on "Economy Types" by Monday. Presentations begin as soon as class starts on Monday. Current event report due o
ELA: 1) Read Ch. 19-20 in TKaM and write a 10 word summary or less 2) WW L3 D due Mon. **If you were not in class, please look at the Wiki for in-class work and complete it by Monday.**
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019
Health: watch youtube video click here for Cardiovascular Diseases and study for quiz
Math: Mobile materials, U2 test retakes by Wed 10/30
MathAlg: U3 Test tomorrow
ELA: 1) Read ch. 19 and annotate (2/ pg) 2) WW A, B, C (2/ 3)
Social Studies: NH
Science: Jeffrey - sign Brainology assessment & return Fri. ALL- Sci Lit comic: come up w/Sci Lit Prob description /dilemma / sci knowledge to consider / resolution - final decision ideas.
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019
Math: Draft #1 of Mobile with labels (make sure you fill out blue box); bring in mobile materials by Mon; U2 test retakes due by Wed, Oct 30
MathAlg: Finish study guide by tomorrow, U3 test on Friday
Social Studies: Answer question at bottom of video guide "Would you rather live in Denmark? Why or why not?" and be prepared to discuss tomorrow in class.
Science: Why Study Science? --> Complete GR + text reading + sec review Q's in Sci NB - Develop Cornell Notes [Key - signed assessment & return]
ELA: 1) Read Ch. 18 and annotate (2/page) 2) WW L3 A, B, C (2/ 3) due Fri.
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due tomorrow.
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019
Social Studies: Finish watching this video and read Newsela Article: "Capitalism, Communism, Socialism." Add information from the video and the article to your chart distinguishing the differences between these three economic systems.
Science: re-watch Myth Busters 'Why Science Matters' and answer questions. Be prepared to discuss.
ELA: 1) Read and annotate Ch. 17 in TKaM (2 per pg) 2) WW L3 A,B,C (2/ 3) due Fri. 3) G/L test signed
Math: NH (test today)
MathAlg: pages 1-3 of study guide, test on Fri
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due Thursday.
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Monday, Oct 21, 2019
Math: test tomorrow on exponent properties + scientific notation operations
MathAlg: p 61 in book, U3 Test on Fri, Oct 25
Social Studies: complete group work about opportunity cost if you did not finish in class - next current event report about economics due November 6th
Science: NH if Comparing Mediums of Learning submitted.
ELA: 1) Quick Write: Dolphus Raymond paragraph (Ch. 16) See Blog. 2) WW A,B, C (2 / 3) due Fri
Friday, Oct 18, 2019
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due next Thursday, 10/24.
Social Studies: Choose from commentary articles on https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/socialism-vs-capitalism/ - read article, print article and answer questions that follow by Monday. Make sure you choose "print entire page." Also, make sure you have your guided notes handout filled out.
PE: bags and volleyball rules test Monday (handouts on PE/Health page)
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019
ELA: 1) Watch video linked to Wiki and answer the questions in your ELA notebook 2) Read chapter 15 and 16 (visualize)-Sketch an important or interesting moment in each chapter (Fill up the page, write a sentence that describes the scene, and write the page number/s the scene appears on.) 3) Part 1 TKaM signed
Advanced Band: 2 Practice Reflections due next Thursday, 10/24.
Math: Study guide completed by Monday, test on Tues, Oct 22
MathAlg: p 57-58 in book (due on Monday)
Science: if assessment is uncompleted, see me after school today or AM to complete before mass
Social Studies: Choose from commentary articles on https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/socialism-vs-capitalism/ - read article, print article and answer questions that follow by Monday. Make sure you choose "print entire page." Also, make sure you have your guided notes handout filled out.
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019
Math: First page front/back of study guide; test on Tues, Oct 22
MathAlg: Absolute Value Equation wksht odds only - show all work
Social Studies: Study Economic terms and definitions - https://quizlet.com/4409497984/economics-definitions-flash-cards/ - quiz next week!
ELA: 1) Read and annotate ch 14 (2 annotations per page) 2) Study for G/L test tmrw 3) No Red Ink Pronouns due tmrw
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019
Math: Finish Scientific Notation Word Problem wksht; test on exponent properties of Tues 10/22
MathAlg: p 49-53 #1-11 in book; quiz tomorrow on inequalities; test retakes available until Thurs 10/17
Social Studies: Complete your Economic definitions if you did not finish in class.
ELA: 1) Read chapter 13 in TKaM + SWBSTF summary 2) G/L Roots #2 3) No Red Ink Pronoun by Thurs.
Science: Jeffrey - 2 real-life stimulus/response scenarios. Key: Complete Cornell notes on Learning
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Monday, Oct 14, 2019
Math: p 99 #1-6, 9-11, #13-14 in book; quiz tomorrow on scientific notation (optional Khan Academy practice for quiz)
MathAlg: Watch Khan "Absolute Value Equations" + notes (sent to you on Khan); quiz Wed on solving inequalities
ELA: 1) Read Chapter 12 + SWBSTF summary 2) G/L Root #1
Science: (Key)- Did you turn in Learning Lab Report?(do it now- 8th HW basket) (Jeffrey)Complete Cornell notes on 'Learning' pp 442-448 from text
Social Studies: Read Newsela article "What is economics?" and highlight/annotate all information that helps you understand the definition of ECONOMICS better.
Friday, Oct 11, 2019
Health: Word cloud due Monday! watch youtube video click here for Cardiovascular Diseases and study for quiz on Friday, October 25th
Math: Operations with Sci Not wksht front page only (skip #13-14), quiz on Tuesday
MathAlg: Compound Inequalities wksht (front side only)
ELA: 1) Study for Part 1 quiz (notes, summaries, characterization chart) 2) WW Signed
Science: Complete Lab report for 'Learning Lab' (either typed lab report or lab poster)- due Monday
SS: NH
Thursday, Oct 10, 2019
Math: p 96 #6-15 (calc allowed)
MathAlg: Inequalities Word Problems wksht (write all inequalities and solve); test retakes available until 10/17
ELA: 1) WW L2 Flashcards or quizlets + study test tmrw 2) Review summaries and notes from Part 1 of TKaM for Part I assessment on Mon.
Science: Finish presentation
SS: Test completions tomorrow, extra studying tonight may be helpful.
Health: complete Ah Choo City story (stapled together - cover page, story, and rubric). Non-Communicable Disease Video and quiz on Friday
Friday, Oct 4, 2019
Math: 1) Khan Academy "Scientific Notation Examples Video" + notes and 2) Khan Practice "Scientific Notation" w/80% (started in class)
MathAlg: Study Guide due on Monday, U2 test on Tues
Spanish: Here's the RUBRIC for the Traditional Dish project. Start writing and learning the steps!
Social Studies: NH - Unit Assessment Thursday and Friday next week - Next Current Event Report Due on November 6th, topic: economics
ELA: 1) Read chapter 9 and write a ten-word summary 2)WW L2 EX. D
Science: (1) SCE presentation due Fri/ share w/ Mrs. Merten (2) Learning Lab report due Monday
Thursday, October 3, 2019
ELA: 1) Read Chapter 8 in TKaM and complete SWBSTF summary 2) WW L2 A, B,C (2 /3) due tmrrw
PE: efficient and inefficient bags movement sheet
Health: complete connections worksheet and common infectious diseases chart that goes with articles
Math: Finish Exponent Property wksht from class, quiz tomorrow on exponent properties
MathAlg: Study Guide pages 3-5 completed by tomorrow (keep last page on literal equations), test on Tues, Oct 8
Social Studies: Read and ANNOTATE Newsela article "Eugene Debs Speaks to Court" - highlight in RED the arguments Debs gives to support his ideas on socialism. Think about whether you agree or disagree and why.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019
Math: p 81-82 #1-24 in book, quiz on exponent properties on Fri
MathAlg: Study Guide - finish at least word problems on first two pages, test on Tues
Social Studies: Read article "Wilson's Call to War Pulled America onto the World Stage in 1917" on Newsela.com (see 8th grade social studies page for class code) - annotate main ideas, answer questions including short answer that follow
ELA: 1) Read Ch 6-7 and answer questions on Wiki Blog 2) WW L2 A,B,C ( 2/ 3) due Friday
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019
Math: Properties of Exponent wksht odds only (both sides)
MathAlg: Word Problem wksht
PE: complete worksheet on efficient and inefficient bags movement. Click here for a copy.
Social Studies: If your group did not finish your topic research in class, it is due upon arrival to school tomorrow. Please hand in to me by 8 AM.
ELA: 1) Read chapter 5 in TKaM + 10 word summary or less 2) WW L2 A, B, C ( 2/3)
Monday, September 30th, 2019
Social Studies: Match visual representations of 1917 World War I with events discussed today (if you did not finish in class)
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due tomorrow.
ELA: 1) Read chapter 4 of TKaM 2) Find graphic novel by tmrrw 3) WW L2 A,B,C (2/ 3)
Spanish: Conjugación de verbos (see our page)
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Advanced Band: 2 practice reflections due next Tuesday, 10/1
Math: Exponent wksht (quiz on Monday on exponent properties - worksheet will help you prepare for quiz!)
MathAlg: NH (will start/finish rate wksht on Monday)
ELA: (1) Read chapters 2-3 in TKaM--complete a SWBSTF summary in your ELA reading notebook (2) Find your graphic novel by Tuesday
(3) Get G/L root test signed.
Science: NH if Reflex Lab poster completed/ submitted. 5 w's + H for Learning Rewires Brain article.
Social Studies: NH
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Wednesday, Sept 25, 2019
Science: Reading Rewires Brain (1) Complete ITB front side (2) After Reading Q 1 (no SS Q) (3) Reflex Lab Poster due Thurs (see your notes for poster layout design)
Social Studies: Complete questions that correspond with text "The Battlefield Debut of the Tank, 1916."
Math: p 75-77 all (including Try These), quiz on exponents Mon 9/30
MathAlg: Quiz corrections - must be resolved on a different sheet or on back; quiz on equations tomorrow
ELA: 1) Read chapter 1 of TKaM 2) G/L #3 + Study for test 3) Find a graphic novel by Oct. 1st
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Tuesday, Sept 24, 2019
Math: Watch Virtual Nerd "How do you evaluate negative exponents?" + notes, test retakes for U1 by end of week
MathAlg: p 25 #1-21 (started in class)
Science: Complete Reflex Lab Analyze Conclude Q' on back of Lab Report Poster Practice (Use poster template as copied in class). Turn in Thursday.
ELA: 1) G/L choice assignment 2 2) Find graphic novel by Oct. 1st! 3) If you were not in class today, please complete the activities listed on the 8th ELA Blog.
Social Studies: NH
Monday, Sept 23, 2019
Math: Quotient Exponent Property wksht
MathAlg: Consecutive Integer Word Problem wksht, quiz tomorrow on equations
Science: Design 'Ready or Not' part 2 for reflex lab - record in science NB
ELA: 1) Guided notes on The Great Depression 2)G/L roots choice assignment 1 3)Continue looking for graphic novel due Oct. 1st (check out selection in my room!)
Social Studies: If necessary (I spoke to you in class), email me a summary of your
Friday, Sept 20, 2019
Science: From text: How Nervous System Works: GR + Cornell notes + sketch Fig 2, Fig 3, + path of nerve impulse
Math: Multiplying Exponents wksht
MathAlg: Finish both Rational Equations Buzz Math by Monday
ELA: 1) Please get "The Lottery" and WW assessments signed by Tuesday. 2)Continue to look for graphic novel!
Health: complete connections worksheet and common infectious diseases chart that goes with articles
Social Studies: Complete group presentations on Newsela article about poison gas - slides include the following: (1.) Title Slide (2.) Summary of Background Information (3-6 or 7.) Main Idea of each Section with 2-3 examples to Support Main Idea *use subheadings to guide you (8.) Picture Slide with Captions (9.) Any other interesting info. you'd like to present - Be ready to present on Monday!
Spanish: Presentations due on Monday! If you haven't yet, email me your work for revision.
Thursday, Sept 19, 2019
Math: 1) Register for Khan Class using code 9SVESGTS 2) Watch Khan "Multiplying & Dividing Powers of Integer Exponents" + notes
MathAlg: Rational Equation wksht
Science : access your Brain Pop account - go to 'assignments' ; Watch + notes on Nervous System, then use notes to do well on BP quiz
Health: Preventing Infectious Diseases worksheet (yellow), watch Common Communicable Diseases video on playposit.com or click on the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS34JFQ-XU8 , and study for quiz
Social Studies: NH - Current Event "Challenge" Tomorrow!
ELA: 1) WW flashcards or quizlets. Study for test tomorrow! 2) Find graphic novel by Oct. 1st!
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Math: Test tomorrow on rational/irrational numbers
MathAlg: Solving Word Problems with Equations wksht #1 (MUST WRITE EQUATIONS to solve)
Science: Complete 'Fool your Vision' LAB ACTIVITY AND packet questions -if you still need to collect data, DO AT HOME (it is individual data, only a paper tube is needed)
Social Studies: NH
ELA: WW flashcards or quizlets due Friday--If you are doing pizza lunch, you can take WW tomorrow during recess or Fri during advisory.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
ELA: 1) Review notes from annotations/activities completed in class for “The Lottery” --assessment tomorrow. 2) WW Exercise E or sentences due tomorrow 3) Search for independent reading graphic novel!
3rd Pd--Please complete plot diagram for "The Lottery"
Math: Finish all but last page of study guide for tomorrow (leave simplifying square roots page), test on Thurs
MathAlg: Multi Step Equation wksht (all - SHOW ALL WORK or incomplete)
Social Studies: Complete Current Event Report - share it with me as a Google Doc or print it out.
Science: complete 'Brain Food' passage questions
Monday, Sept 16, 2019
Math: Study Guide finish first 3 pages (finish page 7); test on Thursday
MathAlg: Mastery Connect Pre-assessment (Test Code Per2: 874894, Test Code Per3: 511959)
Social Studies: Current event report due on Wednesday! If you did not email me - cjeffrey@alphonsusacademy.org - your answer to the question "If you had to vote for a democractic candidate today, who would it be any why?" your homework is to do so by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
Science: Complete hand-written draft of Learning Style Strengths. Tell your parents about your learning strengths & how you can best study for your learning success.
ELA: 1) Wordly Wise E or sentences due Wednesday. Short story assessment on "The Lottery" Wednesday. 2) Find a graphic novel to read for trimester 1 independent reading.
Friday, Sept 13, 2019
Math: p 67 #1-8 in book (also complete p 63 #1-13 if you did not finish during class)
MathAlg: Test on Monday (see wiki for content)
ELA: 1) Complete theme paragraph. 2) WW D 3) Look for an independent reading book within your assigned genre. Sign-ups start Monday.
Spanish: Write a paragraph about things that you and some of your friends like/dislike and how much. Use at least 5 examples.
Health: Preventing Infectious Diseases worksheet (yellow), watch Common Communicable Diseases video on playposit.com, and study for quiz
Science: make sure 'learning strength' bar graph is completed - add color to bar graph & have bar graph avail for Monday
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Health: watch Pathogens and Communicable Diseases on playposit.com and study for quiz
Math: Buzz Math "Locating & Comparing Irrational Numbers" (practice for quiz tomorrow)
MathAlg: Study Guide due tomorrow, test on Monday
Social Studies: NH, first current event report due on September 18th
ELA: WW A, B, C ( 2/ 3) due tomorrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Social Studies: Read Newsela article "Primary Sources: A Letter from the British Trenches During World War I" and answer corresponding questions. Annotate as you read.
Spanish: Make sentences for each person after the video of verb gustar (see our page)
Math: Approximating Square Roots wksht, quiz on rational/irrational number Frid
Science: Read 'A Nervy Journey' - take Cornell notes; Identify text features, author purpose & focus; test structure & evidence.
ELA: 1) Highlight conflicts in "The Lottery" 2) WW A,B, C ( 2/ 3)
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
ELA: 1) Character paragraph (prompt on blog) 2) WW A, B, C (2/ 3) due Friday
Science: Complete TES Learning tile tasks (6 tiles )- ALL responses should be in NB. See 8 Sci wiki page for link access. BRING YOUR OWN HEADPHONES
Social Studies: NH - Current Event Report Due September 18th
Math: Watch videos + notes (linked on 8th Math page)
MathAlg- finish 2 packets frcom class
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Monday, Sept 9, 2019
Math: p 56 #6-14 (skip #12)
MathAlg: Arithmetic Sequences quiz tomorrow
ELA: Wordly Wise A, B, C (2 /3) due Friday. Return G/L Roots test signed.
Social Studies: NH - Current Event Report Due September 18th
Science: Complete ITB worksheet (one side) w/ Science News for Students article
Spanish: Make sentences for each person after the video of verb gustar (see our page)
Friday, Sept 6, 2019
Math: Buzz Math "Converting & Ordering Rational Numbers"
MathAlg: p 13 #21-29
ELA: Read and annotate "The Lottery." 3 annotations per page--all annotation symbols must be used.
Spanish: Translate the first post on our Spanish page (dated september 5)
Social Studies: NH - First Current Event Report Due on September 18th
Thursday, Sept 5, 2019
Math: p 43 #1-4, #7-8, #15-25 on LL; quiz tomorrow on squares, cubes and roots (optional: Khan on Simplifying Square Roots)
MathAlg: Arithmetic Sequence wksht
Social Studies: "Quick Quiz" on what we have learned about WWI so far tomorrow. Finish your 1914 Europe map with questions (on direction page) if you did not complete in class today. Organized binder or notebook to keep track of information due tomorrow.
ELA: G/L Assignment 3 and study for test tomorrow.
Science: Studio Art habit/ Science connection poster DUE MONDAY. Turn in signed Lab Safety contract if not yet submitted.
Wednesday, Sept 4, 2019
Math: Finish back of square root wksht, quiz Friday
MathAlg: Rational Irrational Numbers wksht (both sides), quiz tomorrow
Social Studies: Finish reading Newsela article "Outbreak of World War I" and answer four corresponding questions at the end. Use the information in the article to create a chart of the two sides/alliances beginning to form. *Make sure you have an organized binder or notebook by Friday*
Science: Get Lab Safety contract signed by parentals.
ELA: G/L Assignment 2
Tuesday, Sept 3, 2019
Math: Simplifying Radicals wksht (front side only), quiz on Friday
MathAlg: Approximating Square Roots wksht, quiz on Thurs on real numbers
Science: Watch clip & complete Artist Habit/ Explanation/ Scientist Habit connection table in NB.
Spanish: Write a sentence about you and what you like (soy sociable, me gusta jugar beisbol), ask someone what they like to (¿qué te gusta hacer...?) and write their answer.
ELA: G&L: "Flu, flux" assignment 1
Social Studies: Have a binder/notebook by Friday for class.
Friday, Aug 30, 2019
Math: NH
MathAlg: NH
Science: NH
Social Studies: Binder for class materials needed by Friday, September 6th.
Thursday, Aug 29, 2019
Math: Mastery Connect U1 Preassessment (go to www.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet, Test Code: 589969) due Friday
MathAlg1: Preassessment on Real Numbers wksht due Fri
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Math: Mastery Connect U1 Preassessment (go to www.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet, Test Code: ) due Friday
Alg1: Preassessment on Real Numbers wksht due Fri
SS: NH
ELA: NH
Science: NH
Thurs., Aug 29, 2019
Math: Mastery Connect U1 Preassessment (go to www.masteryconnect.com/bubblesheet, Test Code: ) due Friday
Alg1: Preassessment on Real Numbers wksht due Fri
Social Studies: Watch CNN 10 videos to be ready for our first current event challenge (not graded, just for fun) tomorrow!
ELA: NH
Science: NH