Peters- Open House Slides
10/9 Update: This week we identified the genetic causes for extra-big muscles in animals. We developed a consensus model that connects the organisms chromosomes to its phenotype. On Monday, 10/12, students will demonstrate their knowledge on how an animal's genotype can influence its phenotype of musculature. We will then explore why offspring do not always look like their parents or their siblings.
Unit Guiding Question: Why are living things different from one another?
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 10/12-10/16 - We will begin Unit 4, Linear Functions.
Week of 10/19-10/23 - We are continuing in Unit 4. Quiz Friday over Graphing and Writing Linear Equations
8th Grade Geometry: Here is the link to our Agenda this year.
Week of 10/12-10/15 - We will review for our unit test on Monday, take the Unit test (Logic and Proof) on Tuesday. Then we will begin Unit 3 on Wednesday.
Week of 10/19-10/23 - We will continue with Unit 3, learning about Rotations and Dilations. Quiz on Thursday.
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.
Unit 2: Revolution and Independence:
Students will investigate how growing British control and colonial resistance transformed the thirteen colonies from British subjects into an independent nation. Students will examine the causes of the Revolution, differing Patriot and Loyalist perspectives, Enlightenment ideas and the Declaration of Independence, key turning points of the war, and the experiences of diverse groups as they consider the larger question: How did British control and colonial resistance lead to American independence?
Week of Oct 12th-16th This week in 8th Grade U.S. History, students will examine the challenges faced by the Continental Army and compare the strengths and weaknesses of the British and Patriot forces. We will investigate key turning points of the American Revolution and explore how important events and individuals helped shape the outcome of the war. Students will also consider whether the Revolution's promises of liberty and equality applied to everyone.
Unit 2 Assessment: Wednesday, October 21st
Study Guides distributed 10.15.26