Peters- Open House Slides
9/4 Update: We began our Genetics Unit this week. Our driving question for this unit is "Why are living things different from one another?" This unit builds science ideas around how the complex interactions between genetics and the environment contribute to development. We start by exploring trait variations among typical muscled and extra-muscled animals, as well as trait variations in flowers, like tulips. As the unit progresses, we will dig deeper into the causes of different muscle growth and connect our findings to variations in other animals and plants.
We have done a deep dive into the memoir of Roald Dahl during his time as a fighter pilot during World War II. It is fascinating, and the kids are loving the action... 19 allied forces against a thousand enemies. It is an incredible eample of narrative writing at its best. We are digging into the characteristics of narratives - and all the lessons they bring. We will be in this unit a few weeks.
After that, we will begin our second unit with a continued focus on literary skills as we dive into Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in graphic novel format!
You can find out daily activities by accessing our daily agenda linked below!
Pinkerton:
Whitlock:
8th Grade Algebra 1: Here is the link to our Agenda this year.
Week of 8/31 - 9/4 - Our first quiz is Tuesday (solving multi-step equations and literal equations). We will continue Unit 1.,
Students will be introduced to their Mobile Equations project on Monday, 8/31. This will be due September 14.
Week of 9/8-9/11 - Our first unit test (Unit 1) is Friday, Sept. 11. Unit 1 Family Overview. The Mobile Equations project is due September 14.
8th Grade Geometry: Here is the link to our Agenda this year.
Week of 8/31 - 9/4 - We will begin Unit 1, Tools of Geometry.
Week of 9/8-9/11 - We will be wrapping up Unit 1, working on Constructing geometric objects with compasses. There will be an in-class formative assessment on Thursday/Friday over constructions. Unit 1 test will be the following week.
Welcome! I'm looking forward to a great year! Below is a brief description of our first unit. In addition, there is a link to the Daily Agenda which students can access whenever they are absent. This is also the space where I will post upcoming projects and assessments.
In this unit, students explore how geography, economics, culture, and government shaped the development of the American colonies. Students examine the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups, including European colonists, Native Americans, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans. Throughout the unit, students consider how a distinct colonial identity began to emerge and how early ideas about government, rights, and participation laid the foundation for future change. Students will also practice analyzing historical sources, evaluating perspectives, and using evidence to support their conclusions.
Week of Sept. 8th:-11th Next week, students will examine how labor systems, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and religious beliefs shaped the identity of the American colonies. Students will analyze multiple perspectives and sources to understand how these systems and beliefs affected different groups within colonial society.