Our Unit #1 has focused on geometric transformations. We have analyzed how a translation, rotation, and reflection has impacted an image and its coordinates. Our Unit #1 will end next week with completing a project where students need to perform all of the three transformations to a picture.  

Our Unit #1 has focused on solving multi-step equations. We have reviewed topics discussed last year like Like Terms and Distributive Property to apply them to solving multi-step equations. We are also analyzing equations to determine if equations have one, no, or infinite solutions. Our Unit #1 Test will be on 9/25. 

In this unit, students explore how human activities affect Earth's systems and the ways in which science and technology can be uesd to monitor, model, and reduce these impacts. Through investigations, data analysis, case studies, and design challenges, students develop an understanding of the complex interactions between human socieities and natural processes. The unit emphasizes systems thinking and real-world problem solving, preparing students to make evidence-based claims about sustainable practices and responsible resource use.

We will end the semester in Lit/Comp with our Nonfiction unit, focusing on Central Idea & Details as well as "The Power of a Speech," where students will watch, read, and analyze famous speeches.  As a reminder, students still need to be reading outside of class for 10 minutes every day. Ask your student what they are reading! 

In Social Studies, we are using our bell work time to work on pulling the main idea and details out of non-fiction texts.  We have also jumped into our first unit on The Industrial Age!  In this unit, we focus on new inventions, monopolists and big business, and the working conditions of those in this era. 

Students are wrapping up their Creative Narrative stories.  We be heading into our Career Speeches unit after Thanksgiving.