8th Grade

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Day 7: Friday, March 27th (Red Day)

Attendance/Check-in: Do this first!


It's FRIDAY! Mr. Louden's end of the week message: CLICK HERE!

If you didn't do it yesterday, VOTE HERE for next week's Dress Days!


Good morning, Grade 8! I hope everyone is doing well. I miss starting and ending my days with you. Have a great weekend. Love you.

--Mrs. Rooney.

Science

CREATION 10 is due today - please remember to turn in on GC. Creation 11 due next Thursday, April 2.

Zoom conference @ 10:30 TODAY.

Have ready: 1. The diagram you were to have colored by today, with the 3 slits cut and the other sheet cut and glued as directed on GC.

2. The 2 sheets from your packet: Plate Boundaries Concept Map and the Outline. I will be explaining a little more about the assignment and how to post it.

If you miss/missed the Zoom conference, please go to Google Classroom for instructions on how to complete and turn in the assignment due Tuesday.

Padlet turn in site. Follow instructions on Google Classroom for how to turn it in.


PE

Please go to Google Classroom to complete today's lesson.


Religion

Go to Google classroom and watch the Hands essay video and write your Hands essay.


Technology Grade 8 (Fridays)

  1. Topic: Spreadsheet math

  2. Watch Video Here

  3. Go to Classroom.Google.com click your class: 1920 8th Grade.

  4. Assignment: Spreadsheet Math Operations. Open this spreadsheet. This is all about the math! This lesson treats every cell as a calculator. You must have the formula typed in, and not the answer. Watch the video for how to do it. There are 16 math problems to type in the spreadsheet formulas and then format. I am confident you can finish it today. The final deadline is Tuesday March 31.

  5. Skills: math operators, spreadsheet application.

Day 6: Thursday, March 26th (White Day)


Mr. Louden's Morning Check-In: CLICK HERE!


VOTE HERE for next week's Dress Days!


Algebra

Today is the Chapter 8 Quiz, which is posted on Google classroom.

Use book page 553 to complete it. It is DUE TODAY so make sure you get this done during your "school day".


Pre-Algebra

We will be completing the activity involving the green and blue half sheets and 5 mini graphs that I sent home. Have those handy - don't cut out yet - along with scissors, glue stick, and your math spiral. Your homework will be IXL Z2.


History

We are approaching the end of the chapter! Test will be next week! If you ever have a question let me know. We can always zoom! Today you have 3 things to do for me:

  1. Complete Ch 7.4 Outline posted in GC.

  2. Complete the XYZ/Alien Sedition Act Video and Ques on Ed Puzzle posted in GC.

  3. Complete a current event before Monday morning 8am.


Language Arts

Video Here

  1. Read The Book Thief, pages 519-550, and think about the questions listed below. You do NOT have to write your answers. This assignment is due by Sunday evening.

Questions:

  1. How has the relationship between Liesel and the mayor's wife, Ilsa, improved?

  2. Why does Liesel live when Himmel Street is bombed?

  3. How does Liesel say goodbye to Rudy, Rosa, and Hans? (It's so sad.)

  4. Who takes Liesel in when she becomes an orphan once again?

  5. Which two other people who once lived on Himmel Street survived the bombing?


Power of the Pen

New Assignment: Go to Classroom for the instructions.


Handbells

See Google Classroom, do the activities along with the video, and finish by responding with the Google Form. Have fun!


Creative Digital Arts

  1. Topic: Photography - Still life

  2. Video: Click here for the instructions.

  3. In Google Classroom, submit your still life photos in Day 2 Planning Still Life Photography assignment. So far they look great!

  4. In Google Classroom Day 6 Presenting Still Life assignment, create a Google Slides file as described in the assignment. Due by end of Friday.


Art

  1. Teacher Debrief Video

  2. Today's Project: Emoji Face Upload to Artsonia (Graded) Due Today, March 26

Learning Goal: I can share my artwork electronically with Mrs. Seeholzer through Artsonia.

Please create an emoji with any media (art materials). Here is an instructional video to help you: Emoji Face Drawing Tutorial

Then, follow along with this video tutorial for how to upload to Classroom Mode in Artsonia if you haven't already done so:

Access Code: BZBF-MZKX

Using a Chromebook for Artsonia

  1. Today's Optional Project: Mixed Up Animals (See Google Classroom for more details under the Classwork tab)

Mixed Up Animals Intro Mrs. S I suggest trying this if you want to improve your drawing "game."

Have a question?? Email me: email Mrs. Seeholzer


Day 5: Wednesday, March 25th (Red Day)

Attendance/Check-in: Do this first!


Have a great day, 8th Grade! Please let me know if you have any questions. I miss all of you very much! --Mrs. Rooney


Mr. Louden wearing a Pink Shirt! Good morning and devotion: CLICK HERE


Religion

Go to Google classroom and complete the assignment for today (watch Heart essay video and write Heart essay)


Science

Thanks for getting up and joining us. I wish we were all together!

Today we are going to be looking at how the tectonic plates that we learned about on Monday move and the boundaries that are created.

Go to Google Classroom for the activities.


Power of the Pen

New Assignment: Go to Classroom for the instructions.


Middle School Choir

The activities for today are all on Google Classroom, along with a form for your response. I will post the videos here as well, but be sure to submit the form on Google Classroom. (Taking a break from Average Joe songs, mystery songs today! Get the whole family involved!)

Warm Up

Sing-Along 1

Sing-Along 2

Submit the form!


Code It! Use It! Make It! (Monday/Wednesday Electives A and B)

Now it is time to work on your project. I have a short video, and then go into Scratch or Tinkercad. Check in Google Classroom and TURN IN a screen shot of what your project looks like today (that's how you get credit). I'll post a new turn in assignment so you can update me there. If you need other suggestions or help, let me know.

Day 4: Tuesday, March 24 (White Day)

Attendance/Check-in: Do this first!


Mr. Louden's Morning Devotional - Click Here


Algebra

Lesson 8-4 is up next. You will need page 545-549 in your textbook as we walk through the lesson together.

Walk through Lesson 8-4

Now complete the 8-4 Practice B Worksheet.


Pre-Algebra

Good Morning!

Go to Google Classroom and watch the Lesson 8.3 video. There is a video explaining the homework also.


Remember to take breaks throughout your "school day"!


Language Arts

Watch this first:

Video Here:

  1. Read The Book Thief, pages 497-518.

  2. Go to Google Classroom, and complete the questions for this section. This assignment is due by the end of the day tomorrow.


History

Let's get together...virtually! I will be hosting a zoom conference call for everyone at 10am today. I plan to discuss the 7.3 outline. Have yours out and ready!

At 10am, click on this link.

To do list for today:

  1. Check out my completed outline for 7.3. I plan to discuss the key points during zoom. Make sure your notes are just as good.

  2. Complete the Ed Puzzle Farewell Address for Dummies video and questions.

  3. Complete the Ed Puzzle Whiskey Rebellion video and questions.

***Make sure you are hitting the "Turn In" button on all of your assignments posted in Google Classroom


Power of the Pen

Last Thursday on Google Classroom, I posted three prompt choices. You are to choose one and complete a story. If you already completed your story, you do not have a new assignment today. If you did not complete your story, please do so by the end of the day today.


Handbells

Please join our Google Classroom at h d g h 2 2 v if you have not already done so. Activities for today will be found on Google Classroom.


Art

Today's Project: Emoji Face Upload to Artsonia (Graded)

Learning Goal: I can share my artwork electronically with Mrs. Seeholzer through Artsonia.

Please create an emoji with any media (art materials). Here is an instructional video to help you: Emoji Face Drawing Tutorial

Then, follow along with these video tutorials for how to upload to Classroom Mode in Artsonia:

Use this one if you will use the Artsonia App on a phone or tablet: Classroom Mode Video Tutorial

Use this one if you will use a computer or your chromebook to access artsonia.com and upload a picture you took on your chromebook or uploaded to your computer or chromebook: Uploading using artsonia.com classroom mode (on a computer or chromebook)

Access Code: BZBF-MZKX

Using a Chromebook for Artsonia How to take a picture on your Chromebook (if needed)

Today's Optional Project (Ungraded) Make your Own Tessellation and Upload to Artsonia Classroom Mode: Tessellations Project

Learning Goal: I can create a tessellation like artist MC Escher.

Tessellations Video Tutorial and another one: Tessellations Option 2

Have a question?? Email me: email Mrs. Seeholzer


Creative Digital Arts

  1. Topic: Photography - Still life

  2. Watch Video Here: Still Life 2 video (a sample still life project, how to use SD card with Chromebooks)

  3. Go to Classroom.Google.com click your class: CDA A or B for more details.

  4. Old Assignment: If you didn't do last Thursday's assignment, you must complete today. Day 2: Still Life photography . First read and look at the images on this website. Fill out this form. Plan out your composition in classroom and turn the form in today.
    Today's assignment: Then start to pose your still life, and take pictures, with different arrangements, lighting, camera angles, until you get what you want. Turnin 2-5 great still life images. Final images turned in through Classroom are due 3/26.

  5. Skills: composition, lighting, texture, color, design

Day 3: March 23 (Red Day)

Attendance/Check-in: Do this first!


Mr. Louden's Morning Video! Pajamas at School Day! Click HERE to Watch!



PE

Please go to Google classroom and complete day 2


Religion

Good morning!

  1. Watch this awesome video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNJxSmjaavQ

  2. Go to Google Classroom and read the Life Plan Essay instructions, then complete the "Head" essay.


TAKE A BREAK - Be sure to take breaks; everything doesn't need to be finished at once.


Science

Go to Google Classroom and follow the instructions.


Power of the Pen

Last Wednesday on Google Classroom, I posted three prompt choices. You are to choose one and complete a story. If you already completed your story, you do not have a new assignment today. If you did not complete your story, please do so by the end of the day today.


Middle School Choir

Videos and activities for today are found on Google Classroom. Please join our classroom at u q q r k f b if you have not done so. Have fun!


Code It! Use It! Make It! (Monday/Wednesday Electives A and B)

Go to Google Classroom for CodeIt and follow the instructions there. Looking forward to what you start to do!

Day 2: March 19 (White Day)

Attendance/Check-in: Do this first!


GOOD MORNING from Mr. Louden (Day 2) - Mr. Louden's Day 2 Good Morning



History

Well thanks for taking a break from your Xbox to do some school work! Still waiting on mine... going to be delivered any day now!

In the mean time I'd love for you all to do two things for me:

  1. Read Ch 7.3 and complete the outline. It's long! But you can do it!

  2. Complete a current event.

If you were absent on Monday, you also need to complete the Hamilton vs Jefferson chart posted in GC. "Turn in" when finished.

That is all, enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!


Algebra

Today we attempt to learn Lesson 8-3. You can read through the examples in the book, or use your online textbook's example videos, but I did a couple of videos of my own here:

Page 541 #1

Page 541 #2

After watching, try the 8-3 wksht. that you either got in the packet from me on Monday, or you need to download from the online site.


Pre-Algebra

  1. MISS YOU!!

  2. Take a picture of your homework (Lesson 8.2 - p 403 - 406) and upload it to the "assignment" in Google Classroom. You can download the GoogleClassroom app to your phone to make it extremely simple, or you can just do it on your Chromebook. Either way is fine.

  3. Go to Google Classroom for today's lesson. READ the directions first!


Handbells

Please join our Google Classroom at h d g h 2 2 v

Check out this video of the John Williams piece that Handbells A is learning. Fast forward to 1:00 to avoid the talking at the beginning. Notice the lady dressing up in costumes on the left side. Enjoy! (Danza will be next week!) Click Here

P.S. I believe the comment has been made in class that Peter would also enjoy this video! :)


Art

Today, Thursday, please join my Google Classroom for Art (or make sure that you are already added in the case of Middle School Elective Students).

There is no need to create anything or turn anything in today, but simply to make sure that you can access the Google Classroom Site.

The code for middle school electives is 15ho2mw

Graded assignments will commence (begin) next week.

Please view the following video for an introduction to our next theme:

Older Grades Optical Illusions Introduction

I miss and love all of you! Take care on the home-front and wash your hands!


Creative Digital Arts

  1. Topic: Photography - Still life

  2. Watch Video Here: This is the playlist where I describe this 2 session project. This link is directly to the video.

  3. Go to Classroom.Google.com click your class: CDA A or B

  4. Assignment: Day 2: Still Life photography . First read and look at the images on this website. Fill out this form. Plan out your composition in classroom and turn it in today. What are you trying to show? Textures? Emotions? How does the lighting affect the message and feelings? Does it tell a message? Look around your home and see what you can plan out. Plan the background, settings, how much will be in view. Take many pictures, but only turn in your best 2-5. Quality over quantity! (PS don't break anything!) Use the camera you have and like the best, phone camera, or digital camera. Make sure your parents know what you are doing and you're allowed to use the camera or items you are setting up. Two day assignment., March 19 to plan and practice, March 24 to actually do and turn in through Classroom.

  5. Skills: composition, lighting, texture, color, design


Language Arts

View the video below. Then, read The Book Thief, Part 9, pgs. 459-493, and complete the questions document in Classroom (due on Sunday). Have a good day. I miss you!

Video here


Power of the Pen (Tuesday/Thursday: Elective A)

Go to Google Classroom: o3we7m3



Day 1: March 18 (Red Day)

Please click here to mark your attendance today.


Good Morning! Here is a video from Mr. Louden - Click Here for Mr. Louden's Video


Good morning, 8th grade! I already miss all of you! Enjoy your day one assignments, and be sure to ask questions when necessary or just send me a quick email to say hi! Your teachers are here for you!

God's blessings! Stay well!

❤️Mrs. Rooney


Science

I forgot to hand out the new textbooks, so two options: You can use your online version of the textbook - The Dynamic Earth (Module H) - or I have put some textbooks in the office if your parents would like to stop in and pick one up before 1pm today.

"Turn in" Creation 9 on Google Classroom

Make sure you have shared your map with me.

Go to Google Classroom: Climate MyMap Peer Review

Go to Google Classroom: The Earth's Layers Foldable - please have done by Monday, March 23rd.

Creation 10 on Google Classroom - due Friday, March 27th.


PE

Please watch this video and follow the instructions for today's assignments

Video 1

Please go to Google Classroom and join our class using the code (lafgehd)


Art

Please check in to the Google Classroom site access code: 15ho2mw

Middle School Choir

Please join our google classroom at u q q r k f bPractice good breathing with this video click here


Power of the Pen (Monday/Wednesday Electives A and B)

Go to Google Classroom.

Elective A - 66ir2dz

Elective B - jogkqzo


Code It! Use It! Make It! (Monday/Wednesday Electives A and B)

  1. Topic: Create new project in your existing Tinkercad or Scratch accounts. Don't make a new account, use the one for our class.

  2. Sign on to your account, contact me if you cannot log in.

  3. Assignment: Day 1: Fill out this form to get credit for work today. In the form, select which program, and what you are going to make. I'll need the name of the project to give you credit for working. Do not remix or start with someone else's project. You can view and learn, but not copy and create from it.

  4. Skills: drawing to scale, using dimensions, working with spacial drawing, planning, editing.


Middle School Choir

Please join our Google Classroom at u q q r k f b

Practice good breathing with this video click here


Religion

Watch the video for today's session, continuing on the Sacrament of the Altar click here

After reviewing notes from last session and viewing today's video, take the following quiz click here Complete it in a Google Document and submit through classroom.