Pre-algebra classes will finish Topic 6 this week, which covers congruence and similarity. The students will practice solving equations for interior/exterior angle measures of triangles. Then, they will receive a study guide on Tuesday and take the Topic 6 CSA on Friday. The algebra class will finish Module 7 this week, which covers systems of equations and inequalities.  The students received a study guide last week for this chapter and they will take the test on Monday and Tuesday. At the end of the week, they will begin Module 8, which covers laws of exponents.

We are completing our work in the Amplify unit on Chemical reactions in which the students take on the role of student chemists to solve a mystery of a reddish-brown substance that is coming out of the water pipes in Westfield.  We have investigated possible claims, made observations using hands-on materials, and gathered evidence using scientific articles. This week we will complete the unit by taking the End-of Unit Assessment.  

Next week, we will continue our study of World War I with a focus on the different types of propaganda used during the war. Students will explore how governments encouraged people to support the war effort through posters, advertisements, and messages aimed at influencing public opinion. We will analyze real examples of WWI propaganda and discuss how these techniques were used to shape attitudes on the home front. This connects to important skills like identifying an author’s purpose and understanding how information can be used to persuade an audience.