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What are we learning in October?
What are we learning in October?
In October, Math 8 will be continuing our equations unit. We will take our Unit 2 CSA over VOBs and Solving Equations. In Quarter 2, we will start working on our Exponents unit! We will learn the different rules we have when simplifying exponents.
In October, U. S. History students studied the "Road to Revolution" during the last couple of weeks of September and into October. Continuing in October, students will examine the reasons why colonists remained loyal to the King or took up the cause of the Patriots. Classes will work with various primary documents as they study the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Articles of Confederation as we move forward to the U.S. Constitution.
In October, U. S. History students studied the "Road to Revolution" during the last couple of weeks of September and into October. Continuing in October, students will examine the reasons why colonists remained loyal to the King or took up the cause of the Patriots. Classes will work with various primary documents as they study the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Articles of Confederation as we move forward to the U.S. Constitution.
In Honors English 8, students have started their narrative essay. They are writing about a struggle they overcame, with some embellishments. We are reading "Flowers for Algernon" which many adults may recall reading. It is the story of a man with a mental disability who becomes a genius after an operation.
In Honors English 8, students have started their narrative essay. They are writing about a struggle they overcame, with some embellishments. We are reading "Flowers for Algernon" which many adults may recall reading. It is the story of a man with a mental disability who becomes a genius after an operation.
In English 8, students are wrapping up the short story unit and reviewing for the test later this week.
In English 8, students are wrapping up the short story unit and reviewing for the test later this week.
Next, they will be writing a narrative essay. Their story will include an animal in danger that the main character will rescue.
Next, they will be writing a narrative essay. Their story will include an animal in danger that the main character will rescue.
Classes will finish reading "Flowers for Algernon." Many adults may recall reading this science fiction story when they were in school. It is the story of a man with a mental disability who becomes a genius after an operation.
In Science 8, Students are currently working on a video project in which they are describing an environmental problem related to pollution and proposing solutions. Each student is doing their own research and creating a video that adheres to criteria stated in the project rubric. We will follow this up with a study of climate and climate change.
In Science 8, Students are currently working on a video project in which they are describing an environmental problem related to pollution and proposing solutions. Each student is doing their own research and creating a video that adheres to criteria stated in the project rubric. We will follow this up with a study of climate and climate change.
In Algebra 1, we are working on our Functions & Linear Equations Unit. The test will be broken up into two separate days and parts. After the Unit Test, we will head back to the 8th grade math standard and cover some Geometry! We will move on to more Algebra Standards after the end of the quarter.
In Biology,
In Biology,
Students are currently finishing up our Africa modules with a study of limiting factors and elephants. Most recently. students have learned about the human influence upon selection in animal species, such as elephants. Additionally, we have studied the flow of energy through food chains and webs, using our African animals as examples. Soon, we will wrap up our study of Africa with a summative exam before moving on to the module "Homeostasis".
Students are currently finishing up our Africa modules with a study of limiting factors and elephants. Most recently. students have learned about the human influence upon selection in animal species, such as elephants. Additionally, we have studied the flow of energy through food chains and webs, using our African animals as examples. Soon, we will wrap up our study of Africa with a summative exam before moving on to the module "Homeostasis".
College GO Week!!
To celebrate college go week, our advisory classes were able to decorate our doors with a college or career of their choice. The students had a lot of fun designing and planning these doors! Check out the creativity!
Students should always have a charged iPad, as well as their charger, at school each day.
Headphones of any kind are not to be worn in the building unless permitted by the teacher.
Students should keep their phone put away in lockers at all times.
Welcome Fall Weather!
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