Grade 8 

English: 

• This past week in English, we worked on finishing up Chapter 2: Effective Sentences and Word Choice.

• This week, students were assigned a Halloween creative writing essay.                                                          Due Date: Thursday, October 26th 

• Students will have a Chapter 2 test next week on Friday, October 27th. 

Science: 

• Last week in science, we finished up our Nature of Science (NOS): Scientific Problem Solving Chapter case study lab, which was about building a test bridge out of tetrahedrons and cardboard. The students did well building and testing their bridges and then presenting their findings! 

• This week we have started working on a group consumer product testing project which involves testing 3-4 different brands of the same type of product. Students should have their products to school and ready to start experimenting on by Wednesday, 10/18! They will be working through and demonstrating their knowledge of the scientific method. 

• Next week we will have our Nature of Science (NOS): Scientific Problem Solving Chapter test.                     Test Date: Thursday, October 26th