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All students should study science daily according to the directions stated in the "study calendar". Students should be studying the information placed in the notes section of their notebooks. Test is scheduled for June 2nd.
Last week of school
1. Miscellaneous review and wrap up activities
Friday 6-5-09
1. Test, study calendar due, popcorn paper due, warm up sheet due.
2. Cleaned lockers or worked on jeopardy review game
3. Math Motivational video
Thursday 6-4-09
1. Expert Groups review activity for tomorrow's science test.
2. Test, study calendar due, popcorn paper due, warm up sheet due on Friday. No extra credit accepted after Friday.
3. Math Motivational video
Wednesday 6-3-09
1.Report due if not handed in yesterday (except if you were tutoring or remediating)
2. Performed skits and launched rockets with elementary schoool
3. Test, study calendar due, popcorn paper due, warm up sheet due on Friday. No extra credit accepted after Friday.
4. Miscellaneous other activities related to force and motion.
Friday 5-29-2009 through Tuesday 6-2-09
1.Report or Math Remediation
(Three pages typed or 5 pages hand written) about Sir Isaac Newton and Galileo (can split/1.5 pages each) and their contributions to science. One inch margins, 12 point arial font, black, no pictures, double spaced if typed, single spaced if hand written. Fourth page is for works cited, must have at least 3 sources. Due date June 3rd at the beginning of class. Students should have enough time in class to complete this activity if they use their time wisely. We have the library and computers reserved Friday through Tuesday.
2. Test and study calendar and Victim of Gravity extra credit on Friday June 5th.
Gravity Song Link (10 points extra credit on June 5th test if you sing by yourself or with a group of up to 3 people).
3. Wednesday we will launch rockets with and perform our skits for the elementary school. Have your towel and I suggest wearing sunscreen this day.
Thursday 5-28-2009
Science:
1. Study calendar due and test June 5th (**this is a date change**).
2. Today we worked on various force and motion activities including preparing a presentation for the elementary school.
4. Gravity Song Link (10 points extra credit on June 5th test if you sing by yourself or with a group of up to 3 people).
Wednesday 5-27-2009
Science:
1. Study calendar due and test June 5th (**this is a date change**).
2. Today we built rockets for the elementary school, finished book work if needed and watch a Bill Nye video on balance and spinning objects. Some students wrote force and motion stories while others participated in math remediation. The activities varied per student.
4. Gravity Song Link (10 points extra credit on June 2nd test if you sing by yourself or with a group of up to 3 people).
Tuesday 5-26-2009
Science:
1. Study calendar due and test June 2nd.
2. Today we had our egg drop.
3. Force and motion reading activity continued. (see 5/19 for details)
4. Gravity Song Link (10 points extra credit on June 2nd test if you sing by yourself or with a group of up to 3 people). Students recieved a printed copy of the lyrics today.
5. Some students worked on math remediation.
Friday 5-22-2009
Science:
1. Study calendar due and test June 2nd.
2. Students who brought supplies built their egg drop carriers in class, all others must complete this for homework. All is due on Tuesday.
3. Force and motion reading activity continued. (see 5/19 for details)
4. Gravity Song Link (10 points extra credit on June 2nd test if you sing by yourself or with a group of up to 3 people). Students recieved a printed copy of the lyrics today.
Thursday 5-21-2009
Science Objective: Today we will explore the physics behind force and motion.
Essential Question: Why do objects move, stand still or change direction?
Science Warm Up: Draw a picture that illustrates the concept Newton’s third law of motion (hint rockets)
Agenda:
1. Study calendar due and test June 2nd.
2. Egg drop supplies tomorrow/egg drop on Tuesday
3. Help mulch our garden Saturday. 8am-12. 20 points extra credit for the area and subject of your choice. Need parent note.
Today in class:
1. Did you turn in your progress report?
2. Math homework due
3. Force and motion reading activity continued. (see 5/19 for details)
4. Launch rockets
5. Gravity Song Link (10 points extra credit on June 2nd test if you sing by yourself or with a group of up to 3 people)
Wednesday 5-20-2009
students worked on reading activity from yesterday and launched rockets.
Tuesday 5-19-2009
Science Objective: Today we will explore Newton’s 3 laws of motion.
Essential Question: How are the laws of motion important when applied to sports?
Science Warm Up: Draw a picture that illustrates two examples of how Newton’s laws relate to a sport.
Science Agenda:
1. Study calendar. Test is scheduled for June 2nd.
2. Towel in locker for rest of year.
3. Egg drop supplies on Fri/drop Tues (handout given in class with details)
Today in science:
1. Progress reports turned in.
2. Egg drop introduction
3. Notes and demos
4. Paint rockets
5. Force and motion reading activity
........See section R for graphic organizer details
.........1. Read pages 41D – 69D
.........2. Make a magnet word (R51) for each vocabulary word listed in the reading.
.........3. Make a main idea web (R46) for each red and blue bold heading within the reading. For example, on page 41D- “A force is a push or a pull” and on page 42D-”Types of forces”.
.........4. Do questions on page 71/72D #1-35.
Math Agenda: Current events assignment (see May 18th for details) due Thurs.
Monday 5-18-2009
Science Objective: Today we will explore Newton’s 3 laws of motion.
Science Warm Up: Draw a picture that illustrates at least two facts about gravity.
Science Agenda:
1. Study calendar. Test is scheduled for June 2nd. 2. Towel in locker for rest of year.
Today in Science
1. Progress Reports turned in
2. Force and Motion notes with demos
3. Build rockets
Math Agenda: Find a current (2009) newspaper, magazine or news related web current events article that demonstrates a use of math in the real world. Attach the article to your paper. Write a summary of the article in the first paragraph. In the second paragraph, describe the math relationship. Due Thursday.
Wednesday 5-13-2009 through Friday 5-15-2009
EOG's these days. Progress reports for science and math sent home on Friday. Please have parents sign and return on Monday if possible. Students will also be given letters with their school assignments for next year on Friday.
Tuesday 5-12-2009
Science:
No Science today.
Agenda;
1. Study/Calendar. Students do not need to do the science study calendar from 5/8 through 5/17. Complete focus from science to math. We will build and launch rockets after EOG's!
Pre Algebra and Math:
Today we collected the EOG assessment chart, EOG study calendar and the EOG review questions packet. Students received a handout with information to review tonight and tomorrow night.
Agenda:
1. memorize formulas for tomorrow's EOG test.
2. follow directions on handout.
Monday 5-11-2009
Science:
No Science today.
Agenda;
1. Study/Calendar. Students do not need to do the science study calendar from 5/8 through 5/17. Complete focus from science to math. We will build and launch rockets after EOG's!
Pre Algebra and Math:
Today we had a test and reviewed
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily (Fri, Sat. Sun, Mon should really be an hour per day/have parent sign calendar. Red folder with study calendar and assessments chart is due tomorrow.
2. EOG review packet with parent signature due on tomorrow. Packet needs to show that student highlighted main points, showed work and has parent signature.
EOG, things to think about...read under 5/7/2009 entrie.
Friday 5-8-2009
Science:
We had a test
Agenda;
1. Study/Calendar. Students do not need to do the science study calendar from 5/8 through 5/17. Complete focus from science to math. We will build and launch rockets after EOG's!
Pre Algebra and Math:
Today we reviewed.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily (Fri, Sat. Sun, Mon should really be an hour per day/have parent sign calendar. Due dates have been changed to next Tuesday due to change in EOG schedule. Study time can include working on the packet they recieved today.
2. Cumululative test for both classes on Monday(weighted x 2 for Pre Algebra)
3. EOG review packet with parent signature due on Tuesday (bring packet to class daily). Packet needs to show that student highlighted main points, showed work and has parent signature.
EOG, things to think about...read under 5/7/2009 entrie.
Thursday 5-7-2009
Science:
We had a short science review.
Agenda;
1. Simple Machines test tomorrow. If students have been following the directions in their study calendar daily, they should be automatically be prepared for this test. This is not an intense test.
2. Study/Calendar. Students do not need to do the science study calendar from 5/8 through 5/17. Complete focus from science to math. We will build and launch rockets after EOG's!
Pre Algebra and Math:
Today we reviewed. Students received a packet with practice problems for preparing for the EOG. Students will have some time to work on this packet during class as well.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Due dates have been changed to next Tuesday due to change in EOG schedule. Study time can include working on the packet they recieved today.
2. Cumululative test for both classes on Monday(weighted x 2 for Pre Algebra)
3. EOG review packet with parent signature due on Tuesday (bring packet to class daily).
EOG, things to think about, especially for parents...
1. The EOG's are this upcoming Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (May 13-15). Math is Wednesday and Thursday.
2. Students need to memorize the formulas for
*volume of a prism and cylinder,
*area of triangle, circle, and rectangle,
*surface area of a cylinder.
I reccommend that the first thing they do when they start the test is write down these formulas on a piece of scrap paper.
3. Students should be using test taking strategies when they do the math packet (highlighting important information as they read questions, cover answer/work problem/see if answer matches one of the choices as applicable)
4. Make sure your child has plenty of sleep (9-10 hours reccommended the nights before the test) and a healthy energizing breakfast each morning. Many teens are texting, watching tv and playing video games through the night instead of sleeping.
5. We have a math test on Monday that should also help your child prepare for the EOG.
6. Tuesday, the red Math EOG folders with the assessments and study calendar are due.
Any assistance you can give in helping your child prepare is greatly appreciated. Math scores can be greatly impacted with studying and practice. There are also many resources on the team and school website. Our goal is growth, not just a 3 or a 4.
Wednesday 5-6-2009
Science:
We had a short science review.
Agenda;
1. Simple Machines test on Friday.
2. Study/Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we tested and finished taking notes for Monday's test.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Due dates have been changed to next Tuesday due to change in EOG schedule.
2. Cumululative test (weighted x 2 on Monday)
3. Workbook page 122-124
Math 7:
Today we reviewed.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Due dates have been changed to next Tuesday due to change in EOG schedule.
Tuesday 5-5-2009
Science:
We did not have science today.
Agenda;
1. Simple Machines test on Friday.
2. Study/Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Due dates have been changed to next Tuesday due to change in EOG schedule.
2. Cumululative test (weighted x 2 on Monday)
3. Test tomorrow covering graphing.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Due dates have been changed to next Tuesday due to change in EOG schedule.
2. Students have letter that needs parent signature about tomorrow's quiz.
Monday 5-4-2009
Science:
Today we had a shortened period due to the upcoming math EOG. We will double up on science after the EOG's.
Agenda;
1. Simple Machines test on Friday.
2. Study/Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on box and whisker plots.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Page 638 #4-8 from text book
3. Test on Wednesday covering graphing.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed. The material we reviewed today will be quizzed (open notes) tomorrow. There will be an upcoming test covering this material as well.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Study today's notes.
Friday 5-1-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our simple machine activities. All work was due by the end of the period today.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on bar graphs, histograms and circle graphs
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Complete graphing packets 1-4 and 1-5. Some time was given in class to complete if science was all done.
Math 7:
Today we had a test.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Workbook page 94.
Thursday 4-30-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our simple machine activities. All work is due by the end of the period on Friday. Students who were absent, off task, or just behind may need to do some work at home. Scroll down to 4-16-2009 for details.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to work on stem and leaf plots.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Complete problems copied from overhead in class today.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Test tomorrow
Wednesday 4-29-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our simple machine activities. All work is due by the end of the period on Friday. Students who were absent or off task may need to do some work at home. Scroll down to 4-16-2009 for details.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on stem and leaf plots.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Complete Practice A and Practice B in the packet numbered 1-3, Stem and leaf plots.
Math 7:
Today we worked on solving and graphing inequalities that had 2 steps.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Text book page 588 #8-18
Tuesday 4-28-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our simple machine activities.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we started our unit on graphs. We worked covered the terms and applied population, sample, random sample, mean, median, mode and outlier. We also took EOG assessment F2. If a student did not pass or was absent for this assessment, next week's assessment will be similar and can count as the make up.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Complete packet 1-2 covering mean, median and mode. Absent students need to get the packet from Mrs. Jesrani.
Math 7:
Today we worked on solving and graphing inequalities using addition and subtraction. We also took EOG assessment F2. If a student did not pass or was absent for this assessment, next week's assessment will be similar and can count as the make up.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Text book page 580 #1-20 and 22, 25, 28, 31 and 34. Students should have completed #1-20 during class time.
Friday 4-24-2009
Monday is our zoo field trip
Science:
Today we worked on our simple machine activities.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
2. Students recieve a handout with details to remember about Monday's field trip to the zoo.
RAZORBACK FIELD TRIP TO THE ZOO Reminders
1. Lunches will need to be packed for that day including drinks– students may bring money for snacks, but they may not purchase lunch at the zoo. Lunch packaging should be disposable (brown bags etc..).
2. It is recommended that students wear sunscreen.
3. Dress appropriately for the weather and walking (walking shoes/no flip flops).
4. Students not following the dress code will not be permitted to go on the trip (exception: students may wear hats on the trip).
5. Students are to follow all team, school and WCPSS rules in the zoo and on the bus. This includes no gum.
*electronic devices with ear phones are allowed on the bus only and must be left on the bus at the students own risk. The teachers and school are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
6. Students are expected to be respectful and behave in a manner that makes a positive impression of the Holly Ridge Razorbacks and our community.
7. Students must follow all zoo rules.
a. students must stay with their assigned chaperones at all times,
no wandering from the group.
b. no back packs, books bags, electronic music players, pets or
noisemakers
c. no outside food permitted in the zoo gate (lunch will be outside
the gate in designated picnic areas)
d. walk, do not run, stay on pathways.
8. We will depart from the school at 8:00 a.m. and arrive back at Holly Ridge Middle at approximately 5:30 p.m. Please provide arrangements to pick up your child in a timely manner – be here by 5:30 p.m.
**Chaperones please meet in Mrs. Jesrani’s room by 7:30.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a test.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
Math 7:
Today we worked on inequalities.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
Thursday 4-23-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our simple machine activities.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test. Students received the next EOG review
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2.Test tomorrow. Study notes, handouts and homework.
Math 7:
Today we worked on inequalities. Students received the next EOG review.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2. Work book pages 91, 92, 93, and 94. We started in class.
Wednesday 4-22-2009
Yesterday we had a sub. See Mrs. Jesrani if you were absent for more details.
Science:
Today we had a double math block and did not have science. Yesterday students had the full period to work on their activities.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on pythagoreon's theorem. Section 11-2 of text book. If absent, read section 11-2 and copy notes from a friend when you return to class. Today we took EOG assessments E,F,G and retook 2.07.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
2.Problems copied from overhead in class.
3.Test on Friday. Study notes, handouts and homework.
Math 7:
Today we took EOG assessments E,F,G and retook 2.07. We did review activities in the workbook.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessments on Tuesdays.
Monday 4-20-2009
Science:
Students worked on simple machine activities (see 4-16-09 for details).
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on square roots and irrational versus rational numbers. Section 11-1 of text book. If absent, read and outline section 11-1. Show the outline to Mrs. Jesrani and this will sub for the quiz we had today.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessment on Tuesday.
2.Page 582 #1-25
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for Tuesday's test.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessment on Tuesday.
2. Study for tomorrow's test.
Friday 4-17-2009
Science:
Students worked on simple machine activities (see 4-16-09 for details).
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a test.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessment on Tuesday.
Math 7:
Today we worked on linear equations and reviewed for Tuesday's test.
Agenda:
1. Test on Tuesday covering chapter 12. Study packets and the notes from today.
Thursday 4-16-2009
Science:
Students were given a series of activities related to force and motion. Students have seven full class periods to complete the work. Today they had 1/2 a period. The assignments are as follows:
A. (double weighted in class grade) Read pages 145 -169, section D. As you read..
1. Make a “word triangle” for each vocabulary word. (see pg 144)
2. Make a “main idea web” (see pg 144) for each section (sections have blue bold heading) 3. Answer the review questions at the end of each section. Write answers in complete sentences.
B. Answer questions 1-22 on page 173. (this will count as a quiz grade)
C. Think Tac Toe (counts as a test and project grade). Student who have trouble staying on task will write a 4 page report about simple machines to sub for this activity.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Packet due tomorrow.
2. Prepare for tomorrow's test. You need to memorize the formulas. Study notes, homework and today's quiz/review.
Math 7:
Today we worked on linear equations.(section 12-5 of text book.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Packet due tomorrow.
2. 12-5 Practice B of packet.
3. Test on Tuesday covering chapter 12. Study packets.
Wednesday 4-15-2009
Science:
Today we continued our force and motion unit. Students received a think tac toe activity sheet. These projects will be completed in class.
Agenda;
1. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on surface area and volume of 3 dimensional figures. If absent, copy notes from a peer.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Packet due Friday.
2. Workbook, page 174 # 1-3 and 7
3. Textbook, page 556 # 25 and 26
4. Textbook, page 548 #4-17
5. Test on Friday covering notes and homework from 4/14 and 4/15.
Math 7:
Today we worked functions and graphing.(section 12-3 and 12-4 of text book.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Packet due on Friday.
2. 12-3 Practice A and B of packet.
3. Test on Tuesday covering chapter 12. Study packets.
Tuesday 4-14-2009
Science:
Today we started our force and motion unit. We started the unit with an overview of simple machines. Students received notes and a new study calendar.
Agenda;
1. Zoo money and permissions slip must be handed in by tomorrow.
2. Study using study calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had an EOG assessment. Students received a new EOG review packet. After our EOG assessment, students worked on surface area and volume of 3 dimensional figures. If absent, copy notes from a peer.
Agenda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Packet due Friday.
2. Workbook, page 173 all and 178 # 1-6.
Math 7:
Today we had an EOG assessment. Students received a new EOG review packet. After our EOG assessment, we worked on looking at patterns to figure out function rules (section 12-2 of text book.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Packet due on Friday.
2. 12-2 packet (all)
Monday 4-6-2009 and Tuesday 4/7-09
Science and math:
Note: Please reread as assignment was slightly changed.
Monday we reviewed the answers to the EOG review packet. If absent, get answers from a friend. Monday and Tuesday we watched the movie "Apollo 13" and some associated video clips to introduce our force and motion's unit, if Monday or Tuesday you were absent, watch the movie at home (rent if needed)and bring in a parent note stating you watched the movie, having seen the movie in the past is not acceptable, then...
1. write 5 science related statements made during the movie.
OR, if you can get a hold of the movie
2. Write a two page report about the apollo 13 mission and the real astronauts who were on the flight.
Students have 3 weeks past spring break to make this up.
Agenda;
1. Keep up with the EOG studying, next assessment on Tuesday after spring break.
Friday 4-3-2009
Science and math:
Today we had our frog dissection lab. If absent, go to our team website, go to science, go to links. Print the lab and use the associated links to complete as much as you can on the lab. Students were given printed grade reports to review for mistakes.
Agenda;
1. If you are going to be absent before spring break, check this website for make up work each day. Have your math books with you. Keep up with the EOG studying, next assessment on Tuesday after spring break.
2. EOG packet A due Monday.
Thursday 4-2-2009
Science:
Today we graded our science tests.
Agenda;
1. Zoo money and permissions slip due tomorrow.
2. If you are going to be absent before spring break, check this website for make up work each day.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on measuring surface area. Students received a new EOG review packet.
Agemda
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessment on Tuesday after spring break.
2. EOG packet due on Monday.
3. Text book, page 548 #4,5,10,11,12
Math 7:
Today we worked on functions and graphing linear equations (section 12-1). Students also recieved a new EOG review packet.
Agenda:
1. Study for math EOG at least 20 minutes daily/have parent sign calendar. Assessment on Tuesday after spring break.
2. 12-1 packet, practice A and B
Wednesday 4-1-2009
Science and Math:
Today we typed our science writing prompt. If absent, complete and type the assignment at home (arial, 12, double spaced, citations on a separate page). This is a very important assignment.
Agenda;
1. Zoo money and permissions slip due Friday.
2. Next math EOG assessment on Tuesday after spring break, study and sign calendar daily. We will get the next assessment packet tomorrow.
Tuesday 3-31-2009
Science and Math:
Today we had an EOG assessment and our science test. Science study calendars were also collected. After the testing, students worked on their writing prompts. Students were to plan their papers using a graphic organizer and write their rough drafts. The rough draft needs to be completed and edited for homework. Tomorrow we will type the final papers. The following email was sent to all parents on the Razorback email list:
"Dear Razorback Families,
Today in class, students had the opportunity to start writing the rough draft for their science paper which is part of the 7th grade writing assessment. Please help your child edit their rough drafts this evening. The rough drafts (with edits)are due tomorrow and must include a works cited section.
Attached are the specific directions for the paper. We have been conducting research and having discussions related to the paper since Friday. Students were given a graphic organizer for helping to organize their work.
It is important to note that this is an evaluative paper and not a persuasive paper. The main question in the prompt that needs to be addressed is "Why do you think that restaurants have banned the use of cigarettes and not alcohol?". This should be the focus of the paper, not "what do you think they should do". Please see the directions attached. The paper must be between 400 -700 words in length plus the works cited section. The works cited section is not considered in the word count.
Please help your child with the editing process and make sure they have a rough draft that is ready to be typed for tomorrow. I suggest that students bring a flash drive or disk tomorrow to save their computer work.
Also, attached is a flyer from Fuquay High School about a science night they are conducting. Students who attend and write 1/2 page about their experience can earn 20 extra credit points towards the "homework" category for the fourth quarter.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jesrani "
Agenda;
1. Zoo money and permissions slip due Friday.
2. Next math EOG assessment on Tuesday after spring break, study and sign calendar daily. We will get the next assessment packet on Wednesday or Thursday.
3. Bring a flashdrive or disk tomorrow.
4. Rough drafts with edits due including works cited section.
Monday 3-30-2009
Science and Math:
Today we continued working on a science report that will be used for the 7th grade writing assessment. We will be dedicating time to this through Wednesday and then we will double up on math through out the next few weeks.
Agenda;
1. Science Study Calendar due and test tomorrow.
2. Zoo money and permissions slip due next Friday.
3. Math EOG assessment tomorrow.
Monday 3-30-2009
Science and Math:
Today we continued working on a science report that will be used for the 7th grade writing assessment. We will be dedicating time to this through Wednesday and then we will double up on math through out the next few weeks.
Agenda;
1. Science Study Calendar due and test tomorrow.
2. Zoo money and permissions slip due next Friday.
3. Math EOG assessment tomorrow.
Friday 3-27-2009
Science:
Today we had a graded check of the body system's packets and we continued working on a science report that will be used for the 7th grade writing assessment.
Agenda;
1. Study Calendar due and test March 31st.
2. Zoo money and permissions slip due next Friday.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on calculating area and surface area.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)/assessment on Tues.
2. Workbook pages 166 #1-5, 168 #3,7,8,9, 169 # 1,2,3.
Math 7:
Today we had a test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)/assessment on Tues.
Friday 3-27-2009
Science:
Today we had a graded check of the body system's packets and we continued working on a science report that will be used for the 7th grade writing assessment.
Agenda;
1. Study Calendar due and test March 31st.
2. Zoo money and permissions slip due next Friday.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on calculating area and surface area.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)/assessment on Tues.
2. Workbook pages 166 #1-5, 168 #3,7,8,9, 169 # 1,2,3.
Math 7:
Today we had a test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)/assessment on Tues.
Thursday 3-26-2009
Science:
Today we started working on a science report that will be used for the 7th grade writing assessment. If your parent did not receive my email today, please email me and I will forward some helpful information. We also received information about the zoo field trip.
Agenda;
1. Body system's packet check tomorrow.
2. Study Calendar due and test March 31st.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
Math 7:
Today we continued to explore algebraic expressions. We reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Test tomorrow.
Wednesday 3-25-2009
Science:
Today was our last day to work in class on our body system packets. The packets will be checked for a grade on Friday. Students who need a text book at home may check one out from the library.
1. Study Calendar due March 27th
2. Test on March 31st.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to explore three dimensional figures using three dimensional cubes. Test tomorrow
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. EOG Packet due tomorrow. Assessment on Tues.
3. Test tomorrow.
Math 7:
Today we continued to explore algebraic expressions. We reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. EOG Packet due tomorrw. Assessment on Tues.
3. Test on Friday.
Tuesday 3-24-2009
Science:
Today we discussed life cycles and positive health choices.
1. Study Calendar due March 27th
2. Test on March 31st.
3. Packets will be graded through a rubric similar to the rubrics we used during the genetics units.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to explore three dimensional figures. This unit is not directly in the text book, therefore class notes are important. Copy from a friend if absent. Test on Thursday
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. EOG Packet due Thursday/Assessed Tues.
3. Test on Thursday
Math 7:
Today we continued to explore algebraic expressions
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. EOG Packet due Thursday/Assessed Tues.
Monday 3-23-2009
Science:
Today we discussed the reproductive systems. Students also received a review packet for The March 31 test.
1. Study Calendar due March 27th
2. Test on March 31st.
3. Packets will be graded through a rubric similar to the rubrics we used during the genetics units.
Pre Algebra:
Today we explored three dimensional figures. This unit is not directly in the text book, therefore class notes are important. Copy from a friend if absent.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be assessed tomorrowl
Math 7:
Today we started to explore algebraic expressions
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be assessed tomorrow.
3. Problems copied from overhead.
Friday 3-20-2009
Today is our Jelly Beans skating field trip. Students had 45 minutes in my class that was divided between correcting the EOG packets and working on the body system packets. Pre Algebra students were given the opportunity to complete a test corrections form to increase the grade on their chapter 8 test, due Wednesday.
Thursday 3-19-2009
Science:
Today we worked on exploring the body systems. Today we added the endocrine system. We also had an assignment that explored the health benefits of roller skating and its influence on the body's homeostasis.
1. Study Calendar due March 27th
2. Test on March 31st.
3. Packets will be graded through a rubric similar to the rubrics we used during the genetics units.
Pre Algebra:
Today we took our chapter 8 test
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be checked on Friday and assessed on Tuesday.
Math 7:
Today we took our box and whisker plot test
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be checked on Friday and assessed on Tuesday.
Wednesday 3-18-2009/shortened classes due to writing test
Science:
Today we worked on exploring the body systems. We are currently working on the digestive,excretory and nervous systems.
1. Study Calendar due March 27th
2. Test on March 31st.
3. Packets will be graded through a rubric similar to the rubrics we used during the genetics units.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Chapter 8 test tomorrow (study)
3. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be checked on Friday and assessed on Tuesday.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Box and whisker plot test tomorrow (study)
3. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be checked on Friday and assessed on Tuesday.
Tuesday 3-17-2009
Science:
Today we worked on exploring the body systems. We are currently working on the digestive and excretory systems.
1. Study Calendar due March 27th
2. Test on March 31st.
3. Packets will be graded through a rubric similar to the rubrics we used during the genetics units.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had an EOG skills assessment for 1.02 through 1.05 from the red notebooks. We also reviewed and corrected the homework which can serve as a study guide for the Thursday's test.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Chapter 8 test on Thursday
3. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be checked on Friday and assessed on Tuesday.
Math 7:
Today we had an EOG skills assessment for 1.02 through 1.05 from the red notebooks. We also reviewed and corrected the homework.
Agenda:
1. EOG Review Study Calendar (20 minutes per day)
2. Box and whisker plot test on Thursday
3. Objectives 1.06 - 1.08 EOG packets will be checked on Friday and assessed on Tuesday.
Monday 3-16-2009
Science:
Today we worked on exploring the body systems.
1. Study Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on graphing inequalities and started a review packet. We will have a test on Thursday. The students received red EOG review notebooks. Parents, please read the two pages stapled to the inside of the notebook.
Agenda:
1. Work on studying the EOG review study buddy objectives 1.02 through 1.05. Have parents sign study calendar. Bring back signed note.
2. Chapter 8 test on Thursday (I had originally posted Wednesday).
Math 7:
Today we worked on box and whisker plots
Agenda:
1. Work on studying the EOG review study buddy objectives 1.02 through 1.05. Have parents sign study calendar. Bring back signed note.
2. Box and whisker plot test on Thursday (I had originally posted Wednesday).
3. Finish box and whisker plot packet if not completed in class.
Friday 3-13-2009
Science:
Today we explored the respiratory system.
1. Study Calendar due and test on March 31st.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on graphing inequalities
Agenda:
1. Work on studying the EOG review study buddy objectives 1.02 through 1.05. See top of page.
Math 7:
Today we worked on box and whisker plots
Agenda:
1. Work on studying the EOG review study buddy objectives 1.02 through 1.05. See top of page.
Thursday 3-12-2009
Science:
Today we finished the circulatory system projects and started working on the respiratory system.
1. Study Calendar
2. Complete respiratory system packet
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued working on graphing and writing linear equations, functions.
Agenda:
1. Workbook, pages 135 and 136
2. Bring home signed paper stating parents recieved the "Eighth Grade Math Placement Update".
Math 7:
Today we had a test
Agenda:
1. Study for EOG assessments.
Wednesday 3-11-2009
Science:
Today we had an assembly
1. Study Calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on graphing linear equations, functions and writing linear equations.
Agenda:
1. Page 420 #4-8
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test
Agenda:
1. Study
Tuesday 3-10-2009
Science:
Today we had an assembly
1. Study Calendar.
2. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Thursday is the final day to turn in permission slips and money.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on graphing linear equations, functions and writing linear equations. Students took study buddy assessment 1.01. Students who were not prepared for the study buddy session today and failed the assessment may only retake the assessment after school at 2:15. They need to bring a note giving parent permission to stay after school. Pick up time is 2:30.
Agenda:
1. Complete packet for study buddy assessments 1.02-1.05. These will be assessed next Tuesday.
Math 7:
Today we worked on analyzing circle graphs. Students took study buddy assessment 1.01. Students who were not prepared for the study buddy session today and failed the assessment may only retake the assessment after school at 2:15. They need to bring a note giving parent permission to stay after school. Pick up time is 2:30.
1. Complete packet for study buddy assessments 1.02-1.05. These will be assessed next Tuesday.
Monday 3-9-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our cardiovascular system projects.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Thursday is the final day to turn in permission slips and money.
Pre Algebra:
Kite projects were collected today. The class went outside to fly their kites. We also discussed our "Study Buddy EOG Review Challenge". See top of this page for details.
Agenda:
1. Study for study buddy assessment 1.01
Math 7:
Kite projects were collected today. The class went outside to fly their kites. We also discussed our "Study Buddy EOG Review Challenge". See top of this page for details.
Agenda:
1. Study for study buddy assessment 1.01
Friday 3-6-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our cardiovascular system projects.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Money and permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Jesrani Thursday March 12th.
3. Any student who gets certified in CPR and shows a current card to Mrs. Jesrani by the end of the third quarter will earn 20 extra credit points towards the test category.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to work on section 8-2, graphing linear equations and started 8-3 slope and y-intercept.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due Monday.
2. Workbook pages 133 and 134
Math 7:
Today we analyzed bar graphs and histograms.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due Monday.
2. Finish 1-4 packet.
Thursday 3-5-2009
Science:
Today was an early release day and we did not have a science lesson. Rollerskating permission slips and money were collected. If you did not turn them in today, please turn them in next Thursday.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Money and permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Jesrani Thursday March 12th.
3. Any student who gets certified in CPR and shows a current card to Mrs. Jesrani by the end of the third quarter will earn 20 extra credit points towards the test category.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to work on section 8-2, graphing linear equations.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
2. Workbook pages 131 and 132
Math 7:
Today we continued to explore frequency tables and stem and leaf plots.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
2. Complete quiz at home and do page 116 #5-8 in the text book.
Wednesday 3-4-2009
Science:
Today we continued to explore the circulatory system. The healthy heart posters were collected from my afternoon science class.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Money and permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Jesrani Thursday March 5th or 12th.
3. Any student who gets certified in CPR and shows a current card to Mrs. Jesrani by the end of the third quarter will earn 20 extra credit points towards the test category.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on section 8-2, graphing linear equations.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
2. Page 408 #1-8 and #12-26.
Math 7:
Today we explored frequency tables and stem and leaf plots.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
2. Complete the 1-3 packet.
Tuesday 3-3-2009 (yesterday was a snow day/Today was a 2 hour delay)
Science:
Today we had a quiz
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Money and permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Jesrani Thursday March 5th or 12th.
4. Math-7 students were assigned to make a poster about keeping your heart healthy on Monday (will collect Tuesday)
5. Any student who gets certified in CPR and shows a current card to Mrs. Jesrani by the end of the third quarter will earn 20 extra credit points towards the test category.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on section 8-1, relations and functions.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
2. Page 403 #1-22
Math 7:
Today we explored measures of central tendency. Vocabulary incuded mean, median, mode, range and outlier. A informational parent letter was sent home.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
2. Complete the 1-2 packet.
Friday 2-27-2009
Science:
Today we continued to discuss and explore the circulatory system.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Quiz coming soon (Monday or Tuesday).
3. Roller skating field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Money and permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Jesrani Thursday March 5th or 12th.
4. Math-7 students were assigned to make a poster about keeping your heart healthy (due Monday)
5. Any student who gets certified in CPR and shows a current card to Mrs. Jesrani by the end of the third quarter will earn 20 extra credit points towards the test category.
Pre Algebra:
Today we took a test.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Math 7:
Today we took a test
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Thursday 2-26-2009
Science:
Today we started to learn about circulatory system.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Quiz coming soon.
3. Roller skating field trip information was sent home today. The field trip is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9:30 to 12:30. Money and permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Jesrani Thursday March 5th or 12th.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test. Students have a practice test/review sheet.
Agenda:
1. Study for tomorrow's test.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Study for tomorrow's test.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Wednesday 2-25-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our musculoskeletal system projects. They were due today.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Quiz coming soon.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Page 276/277 # 38-56 or Family Math Night
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Today, 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
4. Test on Friday.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Finish the 9-4 packet or Family Math Night
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Today, 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
4. Test on Friday.
Tuesday 2-24-2009
Science:
Today we worked on our musculoskeletal system projects.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Quiz coming soon.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued working on section 5-9 of the text book which dealt with raising a product or quotient statement to an exponent.
Agenda:
1. Page 276 # 1-37 odd.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Tomorrow, February 25th 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
4. Test on Friday.
Math 7:
Today we worked on surface area. (section 9-4 in text book)
Agenda:
1. Practice A and Practice B in 9-4 packet.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Tomorrow, February 25th 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
4. Test on Friday
Monday 2-23-2009
Science:
Today we reviewed the procedures for our body system's projects and started our muscular systems projects.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
2. Interims should be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on section 5-9 of the text book which dealt with raising a product or quotient statement to an exponent. The students also had a quiz.
Agenda:
1. Page 276 # 2-30 even.
2. If you earned a C or less on today's quiz you need to bring in a note giving parental permission to stay after school for tutoring until 2:30 (we will tutor 2:05 to 2:30). Students may pick Tuesday or Wednesday for tutoring.
3. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
4. Wednesday, February 25th 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
5. Interims should be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
Math 7:
Today we worked on volume of cones, spheres and pyramids. (section 9-3 in text book)
Agenda:
1. Finish 9-3 Packet.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Wednesday, February 25th 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
4. Interims should be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
Friday 2-20-2009
Science:
Today we watched a video related to the body systems and assigned groups for the body systems projects.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to work on negative exponents. This is section 4-8 of the text book.
Agenda:
1. Page 213 #1-35 odd
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Wednesday, February 25th 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
Math 7:
Today we worked on volume of prisms and pyramids.
Agenda:
1. Finish 9-1 and 9-2 packet.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
3. Wednesday, February 25th 6-8 pm in school cafeteria is "Math Night". Students can earn extra credit by attending.
Wednesday 2-18-2009
Science:
Today we only spent a little time in science, but had a longer math class.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar. Expect a quiz on the skeletal and muscular system tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
Today we explored negative exponents. This was section 4-8 of the text book. Students also received a guide for calculating perimeter, circumference, area, surface area and volume. If absent, copy notes from a friend.
Agenda:
1. Page 213 #2-24 even
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Math 7:
Today we worked on calculating perimeter, area, surface area and volume. Students recieved a guide that they need to use when trying to solve these problems. If absent, copy notes from a friend.
Agenda:
1. Page 478 #1-9, Page 482 # 1-9 and Page 489 #1-12. Students were given time to work on this assignment in class and many finished their work in class.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Tuesday 2-17-2009
Science:
Today we took notes and discussed the skeletal and muscular systems.
Agenda:
1. Study Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we multiplied exponents with same base and exponents raised to a power. This was section 4-7 of the text book.
Agenda:
1. Go over the homework assigned on 2-16, try to correct on own, if not clarified be prepared to ask questions tomorrow (must show proof that you tried to find mistakes on own first)
2. Page 207 #1-36
3. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Math 7:
Today we continued our exploration of surface area. If absent, copy notes from a friend.
Agenda:
1. Page 436 # 13 - 15
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Monday 2-16-2009
Science:
Today we started our body systems unit. We took notes (copy from a friend if absent), discussed homeostasis and started to talk about the skeletal system. Students received the new study calendar today.
1. Study Calendar
2. Problem solution paper is due Tomorrow. Please staple the rubric to the back of the paper. For students who need to review the question for the essay:
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Imagine you are a judge trying to make a fair and final decision about whether to reunite the children from Samarra with their biological families from Namelia. Write your ruling and your explanation. Be sure to discuss any difficult ethical trade-offs you have had to make.
Hint: To write a complete answer, first state your opinion (background and ruling). Provide two or more pieces of evidence to support your opinion. Then consider all sides of the issue and identify the trade-offs of your decision.
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Pre Algebra:
Today we review the chapter 7 test and took a retest. If absent, students may schedule a retake of the chapter 7 test for before or after school.
Agenda:
1. Handout (if absent, get from Mrs. J)
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Math 7:
Today we took notes and discussed perimeter, area and surface area. If absent, copy notes from a friend.
Agenda:
1. Students recieved a packet of 3 dimensional shapes. Students are to make the shapes at home and bring them back tomorrow for class.
2. Kite project due March 9. Directions are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project). Students also have a printed copy of the project details.
Friday 2-13-2009
Science:
Today we reviewed the genetics test and took the blue diamond on genetics (Wake County Standardized Assessment)
1. Problem solution paper is due Tuesday. For students who need to review the question for the essay:
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Imagine you are a judge trying to make a fair and final decision about whether to reunite the children from Samarra with their biological families from Namelia. Write your ruling and your explanation. Be sure to discuss any difficult ethical trade-offs you have had to make.
Hint: To write a complete answer, first state your opinion (background and ruling). Provide two or more pieces of evidence to support your opinion. Then consider all sides of the issue and identify the trade-offs of your decision.
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Pre Algebra:
Today we took our chapter 7 test.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions were handed out/discussed today and are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project)
Math 7:
Today we took a blue diamond assessment on skills we have worked on the past week.
Agenda:
1. Kite project due March 9. Directions were handed out/discussed today and are available on the team website (go to math, go to links, go to kite project)
Thursday 2-12-2009
Science:
Genetics Test.
1. Problem solution paper is due Tuesday.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to work on calculating compound interest, section 7-8.
Agenda:
1. HW: Test tomorrow covering sections 7-1 through 7-8. Last minute tutoring from 7 to 7:30 am tomorrow.
Math 7:
Today we continued to work on analyzing 3 dimensional figures.
Agenda:
1. HW: None
Wednesday 2-11-2009
Science:
Students reviewed the procedures for their problem solution paper (activity 71)and were given time in class to create their graphic organizers in class.
Agenda:
1. Genetics test tomorrow. Bring genetics flash cards tomorrow for study buddy time. Problem solution paper is due Tuesday.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on calculating compound interest, section 7-8.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 385 #5-8.381 Test date is Friday, February 13 (study homework problems in sections 7-1 through 7-8.
Math 7:
Today we continued to work on analyzing 3 dimensional figures.
Agenda:
1. HW: None
Tuesday 2-10-2009
Science:
Students in my pre algebra class had their genetics activity check. We also checked the genetics flash cards for a grade.Students in my math 7 class worked on activity 71: Should We. Their genetics flash cards were also checked for a grade.
Agenda:
1. Study daily. Genetics test is Feb. 12th. .
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on transforming formulas, section 7-7.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 381 #17-19 9 (all)and page 375 # 2-14 (even problems only). Test date is Friday, February 14.
Math 7:
Today we continued to work on analyzing 3 dimensional figures.
Agenda:
1. HW: None
Monday 2-9-2009
Today we have a sub. These are the directions the sub received. Please make up if absent.
Pre Algebra/Science: Tell the students that their math homework, genetic vocabulary cards and genetic activities will be checked tomorrow. Pass out the McDougal Littell Science Books. They are located on the shelf towards the back of the room (same side of room as the door). Write the following assignment on the board.
Read pages 134-141 in section C. Make a supporting main ideas chart (see sample on page 134) for each blue and red heading within the reading. Answer questions 1-4 on page 141.
On the same paper… For each genetics vocabulary index card (that were due today for homework) make a word square or a word triangle or a frame game or a magnet word. For each
word, you choose which type of graphic organizer to use. Directions for the graphic organizers are on page 134 C of the text book. . If you do not have your index cards, refer to the words on
the test review sheet that I handed out last week.
Collect all work at end of period and have one student collect the text books.
Math/Science: Tell the students that their vocabulary cards will be checked tomorrow.
For each genetics vocabulary index card (that were due today for homework) make a word square or a word triangle or a frame game or a magnet word. For each
word, you choose which type of graphic organizer to use. Directions for the graphic organizers are on page 134 C of the text book. . If you do not have your index cards, refer to the words on
the test review sheet that I handed out last week.
Collect all work at end of period and have one student collect the text books.
Here is the list of genetics vocabulary words if needed;
All the definitions can be found in the students notebooks through their genetic activity packets. They can also refer to the text book, but their notebook is the best source.
Friday 2-6-2009
Science:
Students in my pre algebra class worked on activity 71: Should we (ethics in genetics). This packet and the writing assignment within this packet is not homework at this time. Warm Ups were collected (hand in if absent). The genetics activity check was changed to Monday.
Students in my math 7 class had the genetics activity check as scheduled. Warm Ups were collected (hand in if absent).
Agenda:
1. Make flashcards (due Monday)for all the vocabulary terms listed on the science test review sheet. Study daily. Genetics test is Feb. 12th. .
Pre Algebra:
Today we learned how to solve inequalities with variables on both sides.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 375 #3-13 odd. Test date has been changed to Friday, February 14.
Math 7:
Today we worked on analyzing 3 dimensional figures. We
Agenda:
1. HW: Students may earn back 50% credit on each problem they got wrong on the test. For each incorrect answer, explain in detail why the answer was incorrect and show with detail how to correctly solve the problem or answer the question.
Thursday 2-5-2009
Science:
Students worked on activity 70: Finding the Lost children. Through this simulation the students identified the lost children of our fictional characters and explored uses of DNA fingerprinting.
Agenda:
1. Make flashcards (due Monday). Study daily. Genetics test is Feb. 12th. Genetics activity check tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to solve equations with variables on both sides.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 369 #12, 14, 16 and 18 through 23.
Math 7:
Today we had a test.
Agenda:
1. HW: None
Wednesday 2-4-2009 2 hour delay due to snow
Science:
Students were given a study packet to help guide them as they prepare for Thursday's genetics test. The study packet includes some additional vocabulary and information that was not in the email sent to parents this past weekend. Flash cards will be a homework grade and are due next Monday.
Agenda:
1. Make flashcards (due Monday). Study daily. Genetics test is Feb. 12th.
Pre Algebra:
Today we solved equations with variables on both sides.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 369 #3-15 odd.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Agenda:
1. HW: Practice Packet for Thursday's test. Redo problems in practice packet and then redo problems in notes and homework.
Tuesday 2-3-2009
Science:
Today was our last day on activity # 69. Students who did not complete this activity in class need to finish it for homework.
Agenda:
1. Study daily (even though a new study calendar will not be issued until after February 12th). Genetics test is Feb. 12th. The test will cover the vocabulary, notes and main ideas in the genetic activity packets.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a quiz which had triple weight covering multistep equations. This quiz does need to be made up if absent.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 364 #5, 6, 7, 9 and page 365 check point quiz.
Math 7:
Today we worked on a class project involving the scaling of a photograph to a poster. If absent, you need to make up this project grade by making scale drawing of a picture from a magazine with a ration of 1 to 3. Mrs. Jesrani can give you graph paper.
Agenda:
1. HW: Practice Packet for Thursday's test.
2. Math Test on Thursday.
Monday 2-2-2009
Science:
Today we started activity # 69: Evidence from DNA. Students explored the composition of DNA and the technology of DNA fingerprinting.
Agenda:
1. Study daily (even though a new study calendar will not be issued until after February 12th). Genetics test is Feb. 12th. The test will cover the vocabulary, notes and main ideas in the genetic activity packets.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued working on how to solve multi step equations with fractions and decimals. Section 7-3 in textbook.
Agenda:
1. HW: Study for tomorrow's quiz that will count as a triple quiz grade. Bring in signed report card if you did not return it today.
Math 7:
Today we worked on section 5-7, Scale Drawings and Models.
Agenda:
1. HW: 5-7 Practice B handout (both sides).
2. Math Test on Thursday.
Friday 1-30-2009
Science:
Today we did not have science due to the practice writing test.
Agenda:
1. Study daily (even though a new study calendar will not be issued until after February 12th). Genetics test is Feb. 12th. The test will cover the vocabulary, notes and main ideas in the genetic activity packets.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued working on how to solve multi step equations with fractions and decimals. Section 7-3 in textbook.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 117 and 118 of workbook.
Math 7:
Today we continued to explored congruent and similar figures.
Agenda:
1. HW: 5-6 Practice B handout
Thursday 1-29-2009
Science:
Today we completed activity 68: Searching for the Lost Children. Students used their genetic knowledge to help match missing children with possible parent pairs. We also reviewed scientific method and converting between metric units.
Agenda:
1. Study daily (even though a new study calendar will not be issued until after February 12th). Genetics test is Feb. 12th. The test will cover the vocabulary, notes and main ideas in the genetic activity packets.
2. Wear purple tomorrow for purple passion day. Earn 5 extra credit points on any quiz given tomorrow in science or math.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed how to solve multi step equations. Section 7-2 in textbook.
Agenda:
1. Make Cornell notes of pages 357 and 358 in text book. Solve questions 10-18 on page 360.
Math 7:
Today we continued to explored congruent and similar figures. Students were introduced to how to solve for an unknown side of two similar figures, section 5-6 in text book.
Agenda:
1. Page 281 # 2, 5 and 6
Wednesday 1-28-2009
Science:
Today we completed activity 67: What would you do?. Students revisited emails from Joe, a boy with Marfan's syndrome and used his situation to evaluate the pros and cons of genetic testing
1. Study daily (even though a new study calendar will not be issued until after February 12th). Genetics test is Feb. 12th. The test will cover the vocabulary, notes and main ideas in the genetic activity packets.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on solving multistep equations that contained fractions and decimals.
Agenda:
1. HW: Page 360 #20-32
Math 7:
Today we continued to explored congruent and similar figures.
Agenda:
1. HW: worksheet 5-5 Practice C
Tuesday 1-27-2009
Science:
Today we completed activity 66: Patterns in Pedigrees. Students analyzed pegigrees and made predictions.
1. Study daily (even though a new study calendar will not be issued until after February 12th). Genetics test is Feb. 12th. The test will cover the vocabulary, notes and main ideas in the genetic activity packets.
Pre Algebra:
Today we solved multi step equations. Section 7-2 in textbook.
Agenda:
1. Page 355 # 1-23
Math 7:
Today we continued to explored congruent and similar figures. Section 5-5 in text book.
Agenda:
1. Page 282 # 1-12
Monday 1-26-2009 Teacher Work Day
Friday 1-23-2009
Science:
Today we worked on activity 66: Patterns in Pedigrees. We will continue this activity on Tuesday.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study. Test date to be announced soon for our genetics unit.
Pre Algebra:
Today we solved two step equations. Section 7-1 in textbook.
Agenda:
1. Page 350 # 4-20
Math 7:
Today we explored congruent and similar figures. Section 7-9 and 5-5 in text book.
Agenda:
1. Page 390 # 11-14 and page 282 # 1-4
Thursday 1-22-2009 (2 hour delay due to ice)
Science:
Today we doubled on math (did not have science).
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Page 87 and 88 from student workbook (review)
Math 7:
Today we reviewed Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Redo any problems you got wrong on the test on a separated sheet of paper
Martin Luther Holiday and 2 Snow Days
Thursday 1-15-2009 and Friday 1-16-2009
There will be a sub on Thursday and Friday. The sub has the answers to practice test 2. These problems are similar to the problems in practice one which we reviewed at length in class on Tuesday and Wednesday. Students are to correct their work. All students will take a math test on Friday.
Thursday's homework: Cover the answers and redo practice one and two (even if you got them correct yesterday). Study and work the problems you get wrong until you are clear about your errors and can do the problems effortlessly. Bring a note in on Friday from a parent stating that you did this homework activity.
No homework on Friday.
Wednesday 1-14-2009
Science:
Today we doubled on math (did not have science) and had an assembly.br>
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Finish Practice 2 for Friday's test.
2. Cover the answers and redo practice one your own paper. Study the problems you get wrong and find your errors.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for Friday's test.
Agenda:
1. Finish Practice 2 for Friday's test.
2. Cover the answers and redo practice one your own paper. Study the problems you get wrong and find your errors.
Tuesday 1-13-2009
Science:
Today we viewed the second half of "October Sky" and discussed procedures for tonights science fair.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science fair
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed. Test on Friday. No homework.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed. Test on Friday. No homework.
MOnday 1-12-2009
Science:
Today we evaluated the science fair reports and watched "October Skye". The video is related to science fair, overcoming obstacles and the influence of technology on science
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science fair is tomorrow, Jan 13 from 6 to 7:30. Students are expected to attend and present their projects. Parents are encouraged to attend. Students should dress professionally.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed the homework and discussed the upcoming test. Extra time was put into science today.
HW: 2 q-tip word problems given in class. Test on Friday.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed the homework and discussed the upcoming test. Extra time was put into science today.
HW: 2 q-tip word problems given in class. Test on Friday.
Friday 1-9-2009
Science:
Today we completed activity 65: Breeding Critters- More Traits. Through this activity, students explored dominant/recessive traits, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and the role of environment on trait outcomes and diversity.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science fair is Tuesday, Jan 13 from 6 to 7:30. Students are expected to attend and present their projects. Parents are encouraged to attend. Students should dress professionally.
Pre Algebra:
Today the students worked on calculating the percent of change. (section 6-8 in text book).
HW: page 327 #2-30.
Math 7:
Today the students worked on calculating simple interest.
HW: page 330-331 #1, 2, 6, 7, 20a, 23, 25-30
Thursday 1-8-2009
Science:
Today we had a shortened class due to the geography bee. We continued on activity 65: Breeding Critters- More Traits. Through this activity, students are exploring dominant/recessive traits, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and the role of environment on trait outcomes and diversity.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science Fair display board is due in class tomorrow.
3. Science fair is Tuesday, Jan 13 from 6 to 7:30. Students are expected to attend and present their projects. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Pre Algebra:
Today the students worked on solving equations and word problems dealing with percents (section 6-7 in text book).
HW: page 105 - 106 in workbook.
Math 7:
Today the students continued to work on "Percent of change".
HW: page 326 #13-22
Wednesday 1-7-2009
Science:
Today we started activity 65: Breeding Critters- More Traits.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science Fair display board is due Friday. You need it in class.
3. Science fair is Tuesday, Jan 13 from 6 to 7:30. Students are expected to attend and present their projects.
Pre Algebra:
HW: page 101 - 104 in workbook.
Math 7:
HW: page 326-7 #7-12 and #27-34
Tuesday 1-6-2009
Science:
Today we completed activity 61 and activity 63 (show me the genes). Students explored the role of chromosomes in heredity.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science Fair display board is due Friday. You need it in class.
3. Science fair is Tuesday, Jan 13 from 6 to 7:30. Students are expected to attend and present their projects.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on converting between fractions, decimals and percents. Students had time in class to start the homework since it was a long assignment.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 312 # 2 - 47 odd
2. Page 318 # 1-31
Math 7:
Today we reviewed and had a retake of our test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 320 # 1-41 odd
Monday 1-5-2009
Science:
Today we worked on activity 61 "Gene Squares". Students used punnett squares to predict traits in offspring. Students will be given a short amount of time to complete this activity tomorrow.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study Calendar
2. Science Fair display board is due Friday.
3. Science fair is Tuesday, Jan 13 from 6 to 7:30. Students are expected to attend and present their projects.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed our test and presented our scale models projects.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Progress reports should be signed and returned tomorrow.
2. Students are to write a 3 paragraph paper titled "My Scale Model Experience". This paper will be included in the student's writing portfolios for language arts.
paragraph one: What you did
paragraph two: How the project related to math
paragraph three: Your personal experience
Math 7:
Today we reviewed our tests in detail. Students will retake the test tomorrow.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Redo the test on a clean sheet of paper. Show all work. Prepare for tomorrow's test. The higher of the two tests will count as long as the student did not have a significant drop in their second test grade.
Have a wonderful and safe Holiday Break!!
Wed - Fri 12-17, 18,19 -2008
Science:
Review Activities
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 7 (Report/Journal/Packet) was due 12/18.
3. Study Calendar was due 12/19
5. Step 8 (Science Fair Poster) is due Jan. 9
Pre Algebra:
Students worked on a scale model project which involved the application of proportions.
Math 7:
Review Activities
Friday and Monday 12-12 and 13 2008
Science and Math/Pre Algebra:
We will spend these two days in the media center typing our science fair reports. The reports are due on Thursday. Students who need help printing may come to my classroom between 7 and 7:30 through Wednesday. No one will be assisted with printing on Thursday (please do not wait until the last minute on this part of the project). Students were asked to bring a flash drive or disk to class so that they may work at home. In math/pre algebra students should be reviewing homework problems from Dec 9th through today. The test is on Tuesday for both math and pre algebra.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Science Study Calendar is due December 19th.
2. Scienc Quiz is Wed. Dec. 17. (if students study 10 minutes per day daily as directed, they should be prepared).
3. Saturday evening, look for Nate Johnson (our past guest speaker)on WRAL's evening weather report.
4. Step 7 for science fair is due on Thursday, December 18th. Students must hand in the step 7 paper with a parent signature (one grade under tests and major projects), the journal (one grade under tests and major projects), and the final report typed and ready to go (double weighted grade under tests and major projects).
5. Pre algebra will continue working on the scale models in class on Tuesday. They will have a double period Wednesday and Thursday to work on this project. The project is due at the beginning of the period on Friday. This is an "in class" project. Students are working in groups and must use their time wisely. Students are responsible for bringing in items (no need to shop, use scraps and odd items found at home)to decorate their model floor plans.
Tuesday 12-16-2008
Science:
Today we completed activity: 62:Analyzing Genetic Data
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 7 (Report/Journal/Packet) is due Thursday. Students receive a grading rubric yesterday for the report.
2. Quiz tomorrow
3. Study Calendar is due Friday
5. Step 8 (Science Fair Poster) is due Jan. 9
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a test
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Bring in items found around the house that can be used to decorate your floor plan model. Rubric for scale model project was distributed yesterday. Students will have 2 hours to work on Wednesday and 2 hours on Thursday. Project is due at beginning of class on Friday.
Math 7:
Today we had a test.
Friday and Monday 12-12 and 13 2008
Science and Math/Pre Algebra:
We will spend these two days in the media center typing our science fair reports. The reports are due on Thursday. Students who need help printing may come to my classroom between 7 and 7:30 through Wednesday. No one will be assisted with printing on Thursday (please do not wait until the last minute on this part of the project). Students were asked to bring a flash drive or disk to class so that they may work at home. In math/pre algebra students should be reviewing homework problems from Dec 9th through today. The test is on Tuesday for both math and pre algebra.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Science Study Calendar is due December 19th.
2. Scienc Quiz is Wed. Dec. 17. (if students study 10 minutes per day daily as directed, they should be prepared).
3. Saturday evening, look for Nate Johnson (our past guest speaker)on WRAL's evening weather report.
4. Step 7 for science fair is due on Thursday, December 18th. Students must hand in the step 7 paper with a parent signature (one grade under tests and major projects), the journal (one grade under tests and major projects), and the final report typed and ready to go (double weighted grade under tests and major projects).
5. Pre algebra will continue working on the scale models in class on Tuesday. They will have a double period Wednesday and Thursday to work on this project. The project is due at the beginning of the period on Friday. This is an "in class" project. Students are working in groups and must use their time wisely. Students are responsible for bringing in items (no need to shop, use scraps and odd items found at home)to decorate their model floor plans.
Thursday 12-11-2008
Science:
Today we thoroughly went over the procedures for writing the science fair report (step 7).
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due tomorrow.
2. Bring science fair journal to class tomorrow and Monday.
3. Bring a flash drive or disk to class on tomorrow and Monday.
4. Study Calendar is due December 19th
5. Quiz is Wed. Dec. 17.
6. Saturday evening, look for Nate Johnson (our past guest speaker)on WRAL's evening weather report.
7. Step 7 for science fair is due on Thursday, December 18th. Students must hand in the step 7 paper with a parent signature (one grade under tests and major projects), the journal (one grade under tests and major projects), and the final report typed and ready to go (double weighted grade under tests and major projects),
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on our scale models project. We also reviewed for the test. The test is Tuesday, Dec. 16. Study the homework problems as of December 9th. There will be no practice test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Bring in items found around the house that can be used to decorate your floor plan model.
2. Four Problems copied from overhead.
3. Test next Tuesday (study homework problems from
Dec. 9 - through Dec. 15th to prepare).
4. Scale model project is due by the end of the period on Friday, December 19th. We are working on this in class.
Math 7:
Today we calculated percentages of a number (section 6-3).
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Problems copied from overhead.
2. Test on Tuesday, Dec 16. There will be no practice test. Study the homework problems from Dec. 9th through Dec 15th to prepare.
Wednesday 12-10-2008
Science:
Today we completed activity: 60 Mendel, the First Geneticist". If incomplete, students must finish the activity in the morning before the bell.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Bring science fair journal to class on Friday and Monday.
3. Bring a flash drive or disk to class on Friday and Monday.
4. Study Calendar is due December 19th
5. Quiz has been rescheduled for Wed. Dec. 17.
6. Saturday evening, look for Nate Johnson (our past guest speaker)on WRAL's evening weather report.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on our scale models project. We also reviewed for the test. The test has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, Dec. 16. Study the homework problems as of December 9th. There will be no practice test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Bring in items found around the house that can be used to decorate your floor plan model.
2. Three Problems copied from overhead.
3. Test next Tuesday (study homework problems from Dec. 9 - through Dec. 15th to prepare).
Math 7:
Today we calculated percentages (section 6-1).
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Problems copied from overhead.
2. Test on Tuesday, Dec 16. There will be no practice test. Study the homework problems from Dec. 9th through Dec 15th to prepare.
Tuesday 12-9-2008
Science:
Today we reviewed "activity: 59 Genes Combo" and continued activity: 60 Mendel, the First Geneticist". Midterm progress reports were collected.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Study Calendar is due December 19th
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on our scale models project using the floor plans completed over the weekend. Students had a warm up check, a homework/agenda check and a quiz. Midterm progress reports were collected.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Bring in items found around the house that can be used to decorate your floor plan model.
2. Five Problems copied from overhead.
3. Test next Tuesday (changed from Friday).
Math 7:
Today we reviewed sections 5-1 through 5-3. Midterm progress reports were collected.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Five Problems copied from overhead.
2. Test on Tuesday
3. Homework/Agenda check
Monday 12-8-2008
Science:
Today we we completed "activity: 59 Genes Combo" and started activity: 60 Mendel, the First Geneticist".
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Study Calendar is due December 19th
3. Midterm progress reports were distributed and need to be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
4. Students who would like to keep a critter that we make during activity 65 should bring in $3 dollars tomorrow, this is optional.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on our scale models project using the floor plans completed over the weekend.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Bring in items found around the house that can be used to decorate your floor plan model.
2. Midterm progress reports were distributed and need to be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
3. Workbook pages 96 and 97.
Math 7:
Today we continued to work on solving problems using proportions.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 262, # 1-5, Page 266 # 1-8 and Page 270 #1-5.
2. Test on section 5-1 through 5-3 on Thursday.
3. Midterm progress reports were distributed and need to be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
Friday 12-5-2008
Science:
Today we had a quiz. We also continued "activity: 59 Genes Combo".
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Study Calendar is due December 19th
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed and had a quiz on similar figures.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Floor plan activity. Graph paper with directions given in class. We changed the scale to 50 cm = 1 box. The students must use a main floor (no basements, attics, etc...)for this project. The floor plan assigned today will count as a project and a homework grade and is due on Monday.
Math 7:
Today we had a quiz and worked on solving problems using proportions.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Complete problems in packet for section 5-3.
Thursday 12-4-2008
Science:
Today we graded activities 54 - 58 using a scoring rubric. We then started "activity 59: Genes Combo". Through this activity students will explore the probability of dominant and recessive traits.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Study Calendar is due December 19th
3. Quiz tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a quiz and started to explore how to apply proportions to similar figures.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 301 # 40-14
Math 7:
Today we had a quiz and worked on identifying proportion by using cross products.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Practice C and B (handout).
Wednesday 12-3-2008
Science:
Today we started and completed "activity 58: Creature Feature". Through this activity we explored patterns of inheritance and were introduced to the concept of recessive and dominant traits. Tomorrow we will have a grading rubric for activities 54 - 58. If absent, see Mrs. Jesrani and tell her you were absent for activity 58.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Study Calendar is due December 19th
3. Quiz on Friday.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued to work on proportions and cross products.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 296/297 # 34 - 41 and 55-53
Math 7:
Today we worked on ratios, rates and unit rates.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 263 #18 - 30
Tuesday 12-2-2008
Science:
Today we completed "activity 57: Copy Cat". We also watched a Bill Nye video titled "Genes". If absent, see Mrs. Jesrani and tell her you were absent for activity 57.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Study Calendar is due December 18th
3. Quiz on Friday.
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued worked on proportions and cross products.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 296/297 # 1 - 23 and 54
Math 7:
Today we worked on ratios.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 262#1 and 2, puzzle from back of notes packet
Monday 12-1-2008
Science:
Today we started activity 57: Copy Cat. Through this activity we explored the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction. We also recorded the data for our brassica seed sprout from the "plants have genes too" activity and we pollenated our Wisconsin Fast Plants making the connection between sexual reproduction and plants.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
2. Step 7 of Science Fair (formal report) is due December 18th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 12th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
3. Step 8 of Science Fair (Trifold poster) is due January 9th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 18th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
4. Science Fair (attendance required)is January 13th from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued working on ratios and rates.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 94 in workbook
2. Print Span report and return with parent signature.
Math 7:
Today we continued to practice manipulating fractions. Students were assigned page 255 #1-41 in class. If not done, finish at home.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 259 # 1-36
Have a great Thanksgiving! Tuesday 11-25-2008
Science:
Today we completed activity 56: Joe's Dilemma. Students who ran out of time, may finish at home tonight.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Students may make up the global warming paper for partial credit. Must be handed in on Monday. Study Calendars were returned
2. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
3. Step 7 of Science Fair (formal report) is due December 18th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 12th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
4. Step 8 of Science Fair (Trifold poster) is due January 9th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 18th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
6. Science Fair (attendance required)is January 13th from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Pre Algebra:
Today we continued working on ratios and rates.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. No homework
Math 7:
Today we continued to review. Students have the option of retaking the test next Monday, but must have a parent note stating that they prepared for the retake.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. No homework.
Monday 11-24-2008
Science:
Today we started activity 56: Joe's Dilemma. Through this activity we are exploring ethics and decision making about genetic testing with a focus on Marfan's Syndrome. The study calendar was collected (hand in if absent). The students had a quiz. If absent, you must make up the quiz and catch up on activity 56. Progress reports were distributed.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Signed Progress report due tomorrow.
2. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
3. Step 7 of Science Fair (formal report) is due December 18th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 12th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
4. Step 8 of Science Fair (Trifold poster) is due January 9th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 18th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
6. Science Fair (attendance required)is January 13th from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Pre Algebra:
Today we corrected the chapter 5 test and started working on section 6-1. Progress reports were distributed.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 290 # 1-22
2. Return signed progress report.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed the test we took last Wednesday in detail. Students have the option of retaking the test next Monday, but must have a parent note stating that they prepared for the retake.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. 15 problems copied off the overhead during class.
Thursday 11-20-2008 and Friday 11-21-2008
Mrs. Jesrani is absent these 2 days. Each day, students will receive an activity packet which includes math and science. The packets are due that day. If absent, get a packet for your missed days from Mrs. Jesrani.
Wednesday 11-19-2008
Science:
Today we completed activity 55: Plants Have Genes Too. Students set up petri dishes with seeds where the colors of the parent plants and grandparent plants were known. Students made predictions about the 3rd generation. If absent, get data from a peer and complete lab questions and critical response on your own.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study calendar due on November 24. This is also the date for our next science quiz.
2. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
3. Step 7 of Science Fair (formal report) is due December 18th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 12th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
4. Step 8 of Science Fair (Trifold poster) is due January 9th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 18th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
6. Science Fair (attendance required)is January 13th from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. No homework
Math 7:
Today we had a test
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. No Homework
Tuesday 11-18-2008
Science:
Today we completed step 4 of the science fair process in the science fair journal (step by step procedures, list of materials, stating the problem). The step by step procedures were due for homework from yesterday. Students were given a packet with instructions for step 5 and 6. Steps 5 and 6 require the students to carry out their experiment and write about their results. Step 5 and 6 require 2 parent signatures and are due December 12th. If absent, show Mrs. J your procedures, material list and problem in your science fair journal. The students also viewed a video connecting cells to genetics.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Study calendar due on November 24. This is also the date for our next science quiz.
2. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
3. Step 7 of Science Fair (formal report) is due December 18th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 12th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
4. Step 8 of Science Fair (Trifold poster) is due January 9th. Specific directions will be handed out on December 18th. If a student wishes to start early, directions are available on the science fair web site.
6. Science Fair (attendance required)is January 13th from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed for Wednesday's test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Chapter 5 test tomorrow. Redo practice test on blank paper to help prepare for the test. Study past homework problems for additional practice.
Math 7:
Today we reviewed for Wednesday's test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Test tomorrow. Redo practice test on blank paper to help prepare for the test. Study past homework problems for additional practice.
Monday 11-17-2008
Science:
Today we reviewed the analysis questions from activity 54, Investigating Human Traits. Students met with Mrs. Jesrani to discuss step 3 of their science fair project and science fair journals were returned. Students are to write the step by step procedures for their experiment (clear, neat and detailed) in their science fair journals. If not completed in class, finish this activity at home.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. HW: Finish writing procedures in science fair journal (due tomorrow).
2. Study calendar due on November 24. This is also the date for our next science quiz.
3. Step 5 and 6 of Science Fair is due December 12th.
4. Step 7 of Science Fair (formal report) is due December 18th.
5. Step 8 of Science Fair (Trifold poster) is due January 9th.
6. Science Fair (attendance required)is January 13th from 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Pre Algebra:
Today we practiced for Wednesday's test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Chapter 5 test Wednesday. Finish practice test if not completed in class.
Math 7:
Today we practiced for Wednesday's test.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Test on Wednesday. Finish practice test if not completed in class.
Friday 11-14-2008
Science:
Today we completed activity 54, Investigating Human Traits. If absent, see Mrs. Jesrani for details to complete activity #54.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. HW: Finish "Investigating Human Traits" activity if not completed in class.. Study calendar due on November 24.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on solving equations that contain fractions.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Write your own cornell notes for pages 268-269
2. Page 270 # 22-29
3. Chapter 5 test next Wednesday.
Math 7:
Today we worked on solving equations that contain fractions.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 246 #8-19
2. Test next Wednesday.
Thursday 11-13-2008
Science:
Today we completed evaluating the global warming papers. We started investigating human characteristics and traits, investigation #54.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. HW: Study calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on solving equations that contain fractions. Notes were spot checked for a grade.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 266/267 #1-23, 37
2. Chapter 5 test next Wednesday. Skip section 5-5.
Math 7:
Today we added and subtracted fractions. We had a quiz. Notes were spot checked for a grade.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 242-243 #21-36 and 38
2. Test next Wednesday.
Wednesday 11-12-2008
Science:
Today we discussed the relevance of plants in genetics. We planted genetically engineered brassica seeds (Wisconsin Fast Plants).
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. HW: Study calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on word problems that required us to work backwards through the problem.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 261/262 #1-7, 10, 15-27.
2. Chapter 5 test next Wednesday. Skip section 5-5.
Math 7:
Today we added and subtracted fractions.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 238 #1, 5, 7, 20, 21, 22-38.
2. Test next Wednesday.
Monday 11-10-2008
Science:
Today we started to critique the problem solution papers. The genetics "news" source articles were collected. No grade reports were issued today in science.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. HW: Study calendar
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals. No grade reports were issued today in math.
Today we worked on a project grade titled "Raingarden, bulbs, fractions and decimals". If you were absent, make up 2 word problems (include answers) related to gardening and hand in to Mrs. Jesrani. This will substitute for the project grade.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Workbook page 78 # 29-34, page 80 #1-20, Page 82 # 1-23. This activity was started in class today.
Math 7:
Today we workeded on estimating with fractions, section 4-9. No grade reports were issued today in math.
Today we worked on a project grade titled "Raingarden, bulbs, fractions and decimals". If you were absent, make up 2 word problems (include answers) related to gardening and hand in to Mrs. Jesrani. This will substitute for the project grade.
Agenda/Homework Items:
1. Page 232-233 #1-39. This activity was started in class today.
Friday 11-7-2008
Today we had a sub, the work assigned was as follows:
Group One (Pre Algebra and Science)
Today's work will be handed into the sub.
1. Correct last nights math homework. (page 240 #1-27). We will go over any questions you can not figure out for yourself on Monday.
3. Science, Read pages 8E -15E (section E). . Answer the questions on page 15E. Write the questions or answer in complete sentences.
Home work: Genetics news article assignment is due Monday.
Thursday 11-6-2008
Science:
Today we discussed what is a cell?, and ethics within genetics. If absent, copy cell notes from a peer.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Find a "news" source article related to genetics. Write 1/2 page summary and staple to article. Due on Monday.
2. Have a jacket tomorrow if it is cold.
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on converting berween fractions and decimals, section 5-2.
Agenda Items:
1. Page 240 #1-27
Math 7:
Today we workeded on sections 4-7 and 4-8, multiplying and dividing fractions.
Agenda Items:
1. Page 228 #1-21
Wednesday 11-5-2008
Science:
Guest meteorologist. Global warming paper due.
Agenda Items:
1. Clean out notebook (file papers at home)
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on comparing and ordering fractions, section 5-1
Agenda Items:
1. Clean out notebook (file papers at home)
2. Page 235/6 #9, 26, 39, 40-59
Math 7:
Today we worked section 4-7, multiplying fractions
Agenda Items:
1. Clean out notebook (file papers at home)
2. Page 224 #26-41 and #8 and 9
Friday 10-31-2008
Science:
Review games and/or "An Inconvenient Truth" presentation. Students took notes on an outline. Some information may need to be supplemented. Using this information, students must write a problem solution paper about global warming. The requirements for this paper are as follows:
a. Must have 5 paragraphs (Over view of the problem, solution 1, solution 2, solution 3, conclusion)
b. Each paragraph must have at least 5 well written sentences.
c. The paper must have proper grammer and spelling.
d. Students should edit their papers with a parent.
e. The final paper must be typed, double spaced, 10-12 point font, black ink, easy to read font such as arial, no scripts, etc....
Agenda Items:
1. Global warming problem solution paper due on Wednesday, November 4, 2008. Paper must be printed, do not email or hand in on a disk, etc...
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed and had a review game/puzzle. Stock Market ending paragraphs were collected.
1. None
Math 7:
Today we reviewed and had a review game/puzzle. Stock Market ending paragraphs were collected.
1. None
Thursday 10-30-2008
Science:
Testing. End of quarter grade reports were distributed.
Agenda Items:
1. No homework
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked practiced using rational numbers Agenda Items:
1. Page 67 and 68 of workbook
2. Write a summary about your experience with the stock market tournament (1 paragraph) and report your ending totals.
Math 7:
Today we worked on review material
Agenda Items:
1. 2 worksheets from class
2. Write 3 sentences about the stock market project and report your ending totals.
Wednesday 10-29-2008
Science:
Today "think tac toe" was due and students presented their projects.
Agenda Items:
1. test tomorrow
3. 2 songs may be memorized and performed tomorrow for extra credit on science test
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on section 4-7, rational numbers and completed our group q-tip posters.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: None (I want students to concentrate on science this week at home)
Math 7:
Today we worked on multiplying fractions.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: None (I want students to concentrate on science this week at home)
Tuesday 10-28-2008
Science:
Today we had a guest speaker from Interact who discussed bullying, control, and cyber safety.
Agenda Items:
1. test on October 30 counts as a double grade (study the following:
1. weather and atmosphere notes packet,
2. pollution and solutions notes handout both sides, 3. Air pressure notes packet,
4. warm ups starting from this past Monday
5. songs
10/20/2008.)
2. think tac toe due tomorrow
3. 2 songs memorized and performed on Thurs.for extra credit on science test (this is a change from yesterday)
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on strategies for solving word problems, section 4-6. Groups started working on a QTIPS poster. Signed grade reports were collected (these were distributed yesterday and reflect the final grade for math).
Agenda Items:
1. HW: None (I want students to concentrate on science this week at home)
2. Stock market tournament ends tomorrow.
Math 7:
Signed grade reports were collected (these were distributed yesterday and reflect the final grade for math). We combined math and science (review) due to our guest speaker.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: None (I want students to concentrate on science this week at home)
2. Stock market tournament ends tomorrow.
Monday 10-27-2008
Science:
Today we reviewed using music. We started viewing the dvd "an inconvenient truth". Students will be writing a problem solution paper based on information from the video. The format outline for the paper was given in class.
Agenda Items:
1. test on October 30 counts as a double grade (study the following:
1. weather and atmosphere notes packet,
2. pollution and solutions notes handout both sides, 3. Air pressure notes packet,
4. warm ups starting from this past Monday
5. songs
10/20/2008.)
2. think tac toe due Oct 29
3. 2 songs must be memorized and performed on Thurs.
Pre Algebra:
Today we reviewed our test and had a homework/agenda check.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Signed interim due tomorrow.
2. Stock market tournament ends on Wednesday
Math 7:
Today we reviewed our test and had a homework/agenda check.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Signed interim due tomorrow.
2. Stock market tournament ends on Wednesday
Friday 10-24-2008
Science:
Today we were introduced to our team weather station (located in the rain garden). Students will be collecting data for school weather reports through out the year. We also were introduced to our team rain garden and students helped to weed and clean the garden for a few minutes.
Agenda Items:
1. test on October 30 counts as a double grade (study the following:
1. weather and atmosphere notes packet,
2. pollution and solutions notes handout both sides, 3. Air pressure notes packet,
4. warm ups starting from this past Monday 10/20/2008.)
2. think tac toe due Oct 29
3. Study calendar due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
Today we had a test.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: None
2. Stock market tournament ends on Wednesday
Math 7:
Today we had a test.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: None
2. Stock market tournament ends on Wednesday
Thursday 10-23-2008
Science:
Today we made station plots from computer data and interpreted satellite images and weather maps.
Agenda Items:
1. test on October 30 counts as a double grade (study the following:
1. weather and atmosphere notes packet,
2. pollution and solutions notes handout both sides, 3. Air pressure notes packet,
4. warm ups starting from this past Monday 10/20/2008.)
2. think tac toe due Oct 29
3. Study calendar due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
Today we workded on review material.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Study for tomorrow's test.
Math 7:
Today we workded on review material.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Study for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday 10-22-2008
Science:
Today we discussed weather monitoring. Students received a packet of notes that we used during the discussion. Science journals were collected for a grade.
Agenda Items:
1. test on October 30 counts as a double grade (study the following: 1. weather and atmosphere notes packet, 2. pollution and solutions notes handout both sides, 3. Air pressure notes packet, 4. warm ups starting from this past Monday 10/20/2008.)
2. think tac toe due Oct 29
3. Study calendar due Friday
Pre Algebra:
Today we workded on review material.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Page 172 #1-42. Consider this to be the practice test for Friday.
2. Test on Friday
Math 7:
1. Today we worked on review material
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Page 252 #1-34 and three qtips (page 209 #9, page 216 #28 and page 217 #40). Staple all work together. Consider this to be the practice test for Friday.
2. test on Friday
Tuesday 10-21-2008
Science:
Today we viewed 2 short weather and atmosphere videos (pollution solutions and wind) and completed graphic organizers while viewing.
Agenda Items:
1. test on October 30
2. think tac toe due Oct 29
3. Study calendar due Friday
4. bring science fair journal tomorrow
Pre Algebra:
Today we worked on simplifying and solving word problems, section 3-8.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Use q-tips (each student received 4 handouts) to solve problems #5, 8, 10, 11 on page 166. Complete #1 - 20 on page 169.
2. Test on Friday
Math 7:
1. Today we practiced and reviewed with small groups and peer and teacher tutoring.
Agenda Items:
1. HW: Puzzles, Twisters & Teasers handout (multiplying decimals related)
2. test on Friday
Monday 10-20-2008
Science:
Today we continued to work on think tac toe. The remainder of think tac toe is to be completed at home and is due on October 29th. Our unit science test is on October 30th. Grade reports were distributed today in science, but not in math.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we worked on one step equations using decimals. No grade reports were issued this week. If absent, ask Mrs. J for the homework assignment.
Math 7:
1. Today we worked on one step equations using decimals. No grade reports were issued this week. If absent, ask Mrs. J for the homework assignment.
Friday 10-17-2008
Science:
Today we discussed pollution issues that affect the atmosphere. Students were given a handout titled "Think Tac Toe" which allows them to choose 3 activities of their choice related to air pollution. "Think Tac Toe" is due on Wednesday, October 29th. Students completed and handed in the challenge reading activity related to sunscreens. A unit test that is weight twice is scheduled for October 30th. Students need a package of index cards that will be used in both science and math for Monday. If you need information from Tues, Thurs and Wed, please email me (I apologize for the gap).
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we solved equations with formulas.
2. HW: questions that were posted on the overhead in class. Test is next Friday. If you need information from Tues, Thurs and Wed, please email me (I apologize for the gap).
Math 7:
1. Today we reviewed.
2. HW: questions that were posted on the overhead in class. Test is next Friday. If you need information from Tues, Thurs and Wed, please email me (I apologize for the gap).
Monday 10-13-2008
Science:
Today we highlighted notes and reviewed issues surrounding ozone depletion. We collected and analyzed data from our brine shrimp lab. We discussed step 3 of the science fair project.
HW: finish brine shrimp lab (due tomorrow), progress report due with parent signature, science fair step 3 packet (due tomorrow).
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we evaluated which measure of central tendency to use in given situations.
2. HW: Page 140-1 #13-39 and pages 45 and 46 in the workbook. Students were given time to start this assignment in class. Test on Tuesday, October 21. Weekly Progress reports due tomorrow with parent signature.
Math 7:
1. Today we continued to work on multiplying and dividing decimals.
2. HW: Page 204 # 22-35 and page 208 # 25 -31. Weekly Progress reports due tomorrow with parent signature.
Thursday 10-9-2008
Science:
Today we discussed issues surrounding the ozone layer and started a related lab using brine shrimp. Science fair journals will be checked on Monday for the background reports (must be neatly written in the journal).
HW: Find a news article on the internet related to the ozone layer. Write 1/2 page summary about the article and staple to the printed article. Due on Monday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we studied mean, median, and mode.
2. HW: Page 140 #1-12 if not completed in class.
Math 7:
1. Today we multiplied and divided decimals.
2. HW: Page 212 # 1-6 if not completed in class.
Wednesday 10-8-2008 and Tuesday 10-7-08
Science:
Today we started a reading activity related to air pollution. Yesterday we wrote our final drafts of our background report into our science fair journals.
HW: Find a news article on the internet related to the ozone layer. Write 1/2 page summary about the article and staple to the printed article. Due on Monday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today and yesterday we worked on methods for estimating
2. HW: Page 134/135 # 1-50 (Wed)
Math 7:
1. Yesterday we worked on estimating. Today we worked on adding and subtracting decimals
2. HW: Page 198-199 # 1 -47 (Wed)
Monday 10-6-2008
Science:
Today we worked on our science fair rough drafts
HW: complete rough draft and edit with a parent. Parents need to sign to show that they helped edit. Edited rough draft is due tomorrow. Signed progress reports are also due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we reviewed our test and took the blue diamond assessment
2. HW: Return signed progress report
Math 7:
1. Today we reviewed our test and took the blue diamond assessment
2. HW: Return signed progress report.
Friday 10-3-2008
Science:
Today we wrote a creative story that incorporated facts from our science notes. If absent, write your story and incorporate 5 facts. The story should be at least one page long.
HW; Source cards #5 and #6 must be complete and glued or taped into your science fair journal. Journals will be checked to see if 6 source cards are present on Monday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we had a test and a homework check.
2. HW: None
Math 7:
1. Today we had a test and a homework check.
2. HW: None
Thursday 10-2-2008
Today we had a sub. Each student recieved a packet with specific directions for science and math. The packet included review drills for tomorrow's test and time to work on source card #4 for science.
Math 7:
1. Today we reviewed for Friday's test. Students took and reviewed a practice test.
2. HW: Redo practice test and study the questions which you get wrong. Bring in a parent note tomorrow stating that you did this task. Test is on Friday.
Wednesday 10-1-2008
Science:
Today we went to the media center to collect information for the background section of our science fair projects. Students needed to complete their third source card and hand it in for a grade. If absent, you must make up this source card and hand it in to Mrs. Jesrani.
2. Complete 2 source cards (#5 and 6)as homework. These source cards should be taped into the science fair journal as instructed in class. Extra source cards may be printed from the "HRMS science fair website". Due date is Monday, October 6.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we reviewed for Friday's test.
2. HW: Redo practice test and study the questions which you get wrong. Bring in a parent note tomorrow stating that you did this task. Test is on Friday.
Math 7:
1. Today we reviewed for Friday's test. Students took and reviewed a practice test.
2. HW: Redo practice test and study the questions which you get wrong. Bring in a parent note tomorrow stating that you did this task. Test is on Friday.
Tuesday 9-30-2008
Science:
Today we went to the media center to collect information for the background section of our science fair projects. Students needed to complete their second source card and hand it in for a grade. If absent, you must make up this source card and hand it in to Mrs. Jesrani.
2. Complete 3 source cards (#4, 5 and 6)as homework. These source cards should be taped into the science fair journal as instructed in class. Extra source cards may be printed from the "HRMS science fair website". Due date is Monday, October 6.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we continued to solve inequalities and graph solution sets. We had a quiz.
2. HW: Practice Test/ both sides(handout was given in class). Test on chapter one and two on Friday.
Math 7:
1. Today we worked on solving one step equations. We took a quiz (retake from yesterday).
2. Page 158 #21-38. Review and list any questions from Monday's homework. Chapter 3 test on Friday.
Monday 9-29-2008
Science:
Today we went to the media center to start collecting information for the background section of our science fair projects. Students needed to complete their first source card and hand it in for a grade. If absent, you must make up this source card and hand it in to Mrs. Jesrani.
2. HW: "Ongoing Processes in the Atmosphere" lab is due on Tuesday, September 30. No progress reports were issued this week in math or science.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we continued to solve inequalities and graph solution sets.
2. HW: Page 108 # 22-30 and page 113 # 30-37. Graph all of the problems even if not stated in the book's directions. Test on chapter one and two on Friday.
Math 7:
1. Today we worked on multiplying and dividing integers. We took a quiz. Students were given the opportunity to retake their quiz tomorrow.
2. Page 148 #36-48, Page 149 # 59 - 65, Page 152 and 153 #23-43 and # 51 - 57. Chapter 3 test on Friday.
Friday 9-26-2008
Science:
1. Today we started the "Ongoing Processes in the Atmosphere" lab. Student must complete the lab at home and the paperwork is due on Tuesday. If absent, get a copy of the lab from Mrs. Jesrani.
2. The barometer labs were due today and were collected.
3. Science Fair journals were collected and the hypothesis will count as a project grade.
4. Notes were taken on cycles in atmosphere. Copy from a friend if you were absent.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. "Ongoing Processes in the Atmosphere" lab is due on Tuesday, September 30.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we solved inequalities and graphed the solution set.
2. HW: Study for the chapter two test scheduled for Friday, October 3rd. The test will also include some material from chapter one. Review past homework problems and notes.
Math 7:
1. Today we continued to work on subtracting integers.
2. No homework.
Thursday 9-25-2008
1. Today was an early release day with shortened class times. Science and math were combined into one class. Students put together their science fair journals, wrote hypothesis and started thinking about what topics they should research for their science fair background section. Mrs. Jesrani is meeting with each student individually to discuss and refine these. Students also worked on review problems for math. The math homework assigned on Wednesday will be checked tomorrow. Pre Algebra students must bring in their stock market report #2 tomorrow. Science homework includes studying and bringing in the barometer lab for tomorrow.
Wednesday 9-24-2008
Science:
1. Today we had a quiz and did the carbon dioxide lab. If absent, write a 3/4 page report about the carbon cycle and write "sub for carbondioxide lab" on top. Make up quiz upon return to school.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due on Friday, September 26. Each student recieved a cup: fill with dirt and plant a plant (can be a weed from the lawn), bring in by Thursday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we graphed and wrote inequalities.
2. HW: Use the q-tip graphic organizer to solve questions #36 on page 105. Also do page 104 # 17 -32 and page 105 #42 -47. Study for the chapter two test scheduled for Friday, October 3rd.
Math 7:
1. Today we worked on subtracting integers.
2. HW: 1. Page 148 #1 to 51 odd 2. Use the q tip graphic organizer to solve question #53 on page 149.
Tuesday 9-23-2008
Science:
1. Today we worked on our layers of the atmosphere project. The project was due today. Progress reports were collected
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due on Friday, September 26. Quiz tomorow. Each student recieved a cup: fill with dirt and plant a plant (can be a weed from the lawn), bring in by Thursday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we used the q-tip graphic organizer as an aid for solving word problems. We took a quiz today. Progress reports were collected.
2. HW: Use the q-tip graphic organizer to solve questions 5, 9 and 13 on page 98. Use one side of a sheet of paper for each question.
Math 7:
1. Today we continued working on adding positive and negative integers. We started to work on subtracting integers as well. Progress reports were collected
2. HW: 1. Page 148 #21 to 28, change to addition (do not solve) 2. Use the q tip graphic organizer to solve question #55 on page 143.
Monday 9-22-2008
Science:
1. Today we worked on our layers of the atmosphere project. If absent: write a 2-3 page report about the layers of the atmosphere.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due on Friday, September 26. Quiz on Wednesday. Progress reports issued, must be signed and turned in tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we reviewed sections 2-1 through 2-5. We will have a quiz tomorrow.
2. HW: Progress reports issued, must be signed and turned in tomorrow. For each quiz question that was incorrect, write why it was wrong and how to do the problem correctly. Study for tomorrow's quiz.
Math 7:
1. Today we continued working on adding positive and negative integers.
2. HW: Progress reports issued, must be signed and turned in tomorrow. Page 142 # 1-53 (we started this assignment in class). Quiz tomorrow.
Friday 9-19-2008
Science:
1. Today we completed the notes and discussed the layers of the atmosphere. We started a in class group project involving the layers of the atmosphere.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due on Friday, September 26. All students must bring in a clean empty jar (such as from spagetti sauce) with a lid and a bottle cap by Monday. Quiz on Wednesday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we continued to review one step equations using multiplication and division (section 2-6 in text). We had a quiz as was announced previously.
2. HW: None. Stocks may be bought and traded any time.
Math 7:
1. Today we continued working on adding positive and negative integers.
2. HW: Stock market report #2 (this is a handout that needs to be filled in and it counts as a project grade). Some students lost or did not write down their passwords. If this is the case, start a new account on wallstreetsurvivor.com and then fill in the report on the handout.
Thursday 9-18-2008
Science:
1. Today we graded the density and the atmosphere lab. We watched a video about the atmosphere and started writing notes about the layers of the atmosphere. Students who did not hand in the proposal need to hand in their proposal tomorrow (two days late = two letter grade off)as this is an important project grade.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due on Friday, September 26. All students must bring in a clean empty jar (such as from spagetti sauce) with a lid and a bottle cap by Monday. Quiz on Wednesday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we solved one step equations using multiplication and division (section 2-6 in text)
2. HW: Page 94/95 #29-45. Tomorrow we will have a quiz which will count as a double grade on sections 2-1 through 2-5. Stocks may be bought and traded any time.
Math 7:
1. Today we worked on adding positive and negative integers.
2. HW: page 142 #13-28.
Wednesday 9-17-2008
Science:
1. Today we completed the density and the atmosphere lab. The labs were collected. Students started a reading activity that they will continue tomorrow. Science fair proposals were collected. Students who did not hand in the proposal need to hand in their proposal tomorrow (one letter grade off)as this is an important project grade.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due on Friday, September 26. All students must bring in a clean empty jar (such as from spagetti sauce) with a lid and a bottle cap by Monday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we solved one step equations using addition and subtraction (section 2-5 in text)
2. HW: Page 89/90 #23-46. Friday we will have a quiz which will count as a double grade on sections 2-1 through 2-5. Stocks may be bought and traded any time.
Math 7:
1. Today we retook the chapter 2 test.
2. HW: page 129 #1-24 and page 133 #43-65.
Tuesday 9-16-2008
Science:
1. Today we continued the density and the atmosphere lab. Students received an update to the barometer lab. Progress reports were collected.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is now due on Friday, September 26. Science fair proposal is due tomorrow. All students must bring in a clean empty jar (such as from spagetti sauce) with a lid and a bottle cap by Monday.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we classified equations and checked solutions through substitution. Progress reports were collected.
2. HW: Page 82/83 #23-43. Friday we will have a quiz which will count as a double grade on sections 2-1 through 2-5. Stocks may be bought and traded any time.
Math 7:
1. Today we continued to review chapter 2. Progress reports were collected.
2. HW: Study using chapter 2 practice test and test. We will have a retest tomorrow. Stocks may be traded any time.
Monday 9-15-2008
Science:
1. Today we took notes on density and the atmosphere. We also started a density and the atmosphere lab.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due Wednesday. Science fair proposal is due Wednesday. Grade reports with parent signatures are due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we identified parts of an expression (vocabulary) and simplified expressions. Section 2-3 in text. We also were given some class time to buy and trade stocks.
2. HW: Page 78 in text #21-32. Grade reports with parent signatures are due tomorrow. Friday we will have a quiz which will count as a double grade on sections 2-1 through 2-5.
Math 7:
1. Today we reviewed the chapter two test and took the blue diamond assessment. We started chapter 3, section one which was about opposites and absolute values.
2. HW: Page 132 #1-40. Grade reports with parent signatures are due tomorrow.
Friday 9-12-2008
Science:
1. Today we discussed air pressure and built barometers for our barometer lab. The lab must be completed at home and is due Wednesday. If absent, write 1/2 page report about air pressure and barometers (write sub for barometer lab on top of the paper.). We also received and discussed the science fair proposal form which are due on Wednesday. Science fair is not optional and each step counts as a project/test grade. The experiments must use the scientific method with a control and an experimental group. On the bottom of the proposal form is an address for our support website for science fair. Ideas can be found through this website.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. Barometer lab is due Wednesday. Science fair proposal is due Wednesday
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we practiced the distributive property, section 2-2 of text. Stock market portfolios for day one were collected (hand in if absent).
2. HW: None
Math 7:
1. Today we took the chapter one test
2. HW: None
Thursday 9-11-2008
Science:
1. Today we extended math for 2 blocks and did not have science.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar.
Pre Algebra:
1. Today we reviewed the chapter one test and started our stock market project.
2. HW: Complete stock market portfolio for day one. Parent Signature on test.
Math 7:
1. Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test and started our stock market project. If absent see Mrs. J about stock market project.
2. HW: Redo the Practice Test (was handed out in class). Test tomorrow.
Wednesday 9-10-2008
Science:
1. Students completed the "composition of the atmosphere" lab.Students took notes on the compostition of the atmosphere. Students started to discuss air pressure and its influence on our atmosphere.
If absent: copy lab and notes from a peer and show them to Mrs. Jesrani. Get air pressure notes from Mrs. J (was preprinted).
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar.
Pre Algebra:
1. Chapter one test. Introduced stock market concepts.
2. HW: Use the internet to find 3 stock, their symbols and why you find each stock interesting.
Math 7:
1. Students worked on solving one step equations using multiplication and division. It was emphasized that the process was more important than the answer.
2. HW: Practice Test (was handed out in class). Test on Friday 9/12.
Tuesday 9-9-2008
Science:
1. Students presented their main idea charts related to the atmosphere as groups. Students wrote each group's main idea chart into their notes. We started the "composition of the atmosphere" lab.
If absent: copy main idea charts from a peer and place in the notes section of your notebook. Get a copy of the "composition of the atmosphere" lab from Mrs.J and copy what you missed from a peer.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students reviewed for tomorrow's test which covers chapter one in the text book.
2. HW: Parent signature on the note written on the practice test (relates to studying for tomorrow's test).
Math 7:
1. Students worked on solving one step equations using addition and subtraction. It was emphasized that the process was more important than the answer.
2. HW: Page 112 # 20 -30 eveb and Page 113 # 40 -44. Test on Friday 9/12.
Monday 9-8-2008
Science:
1. Students worked in groups to put together presentations about the atmosphere.
If absent: copy notes (Our friend the atmosphere) from a classmate if you have not done so already.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. If you did not bring a composition notebook, hand one in as soon as possible. Get parent signature on progress report, due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students worked multiplying and dividing positive and negative integers
2. HW: Complete practice test. Get parent signature on progress report, due tomorrow. Test on Wednesday 9/10/08.
Math 7:
1. Students continued working on combining like terms.
2. HW: Page 102 # 1 -28. Get parent signature on progress report, due tomorrow. Test on Friday 9/12.
Friday 9-5-2008
Science:
1. Students had a quiz. Students started activities related to the properties and composition of the atmosphere.
If absent: make up quiz, copy notes (Our friend the atmosphere) from a classmate.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar. If you did not bring a composition notebook, hand one in as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students worked on solving problems using patterns
2. HW: Test on Wednesday 9/10/08. Text book must have a cover by Monday.
Math 7:
1. Students worked on combining like terms.
2. HW: Test on Friday 9/12. Text book must have a cover by Monday.
Thursday 9-4-2008
Science:
1. Students conducted the "Burning Air Lab" which emphasized the existance of our atmosphere and incorporated the scientific method.
If absent: to make up "Burning Air Lab", write a 1/2 page report about the importance of Earth's atmosphere. Write "sub for burning air lab" on top of the paper and hand in to Mrs. Jesrani
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar, quiz tomorrow. If you did not bring a composition notebook in yesterday, hand one in as soon as possible.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students continued to review adding and subtracting integers. Students were introduced to making predictions(related to patterns) using inductive reasoning. Students had a quiz.
2. HW: Read pages 35 -37 in text book. Complete pages 13 and 14 in the workbook. Text book must have a cover by Monday.
Math 7:
1. Students were introduced to translating between verbal and algebraic experessions. Students had a quiz.
2. HW: Page 98/99 #1-12 and #28. Text book must have a cover by Monday.
Wednesday 9-3-2008
Science:
1. Students performed their scientific method skits and documented the other class skits on a chart. Composition notebooks were collected for a homework grade.
If absent: write an example of an experiment and identify the hypothesis, experimental group, control group, constants, independent variable, and dependent variable. Write make up for 9/3 skit on top of the paper and hand to Mrs. Jesrani
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar, quiz on Friday 9/5.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students used rules to subtract positive and negative integers. Students took a quiz, they will have another quiz tomorrow and will be allowed to keep the higher of the 2 grades.
2. HW: workbook, page 12. Books must be covered by Monday for a home work grade.
Math 7:
1. Students substituted variables in algebraic expressions. Students took a quiz, they will have another quiz tomorrow and will be allowed to keep the higher of the 2 grades.
2. HW: Page 94 # 20 - 27
Tuesday 9-2-2008
Science:
1. Students worked on their scientific method skits. They received a chart with the points system for grading. We had an assembly for the school fund raiser during block 2 science.
2. HW: Study using procedures in science calendar, quiz on Friday 9/5, composition notebooks due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students used rules to add positive and negative integers.
2. HW: Page 27 #13-26
Math 7:
1. Students studied greatest common factor and least common multiple procedures.
2. HW: Page 84 #29 - 31 and Page 88 #30 -35.
Friday 8-29-2008
Science:
1. Students took notes and discussed the scientific method. Students started working on group skits that demonstrate the scientific method. Conversion challenge homework was checked and reviewed.
2. HW: None
Pre Algebra:
1. Students graphed integers and discussed the concept of absolute values. We had a quiz.
2. HW: None
Math 7:
1. 1. Students used factor trees to find the prime factorization of a number. We had a quiz.
2. HW: None
Thursday 8-28-2008
Science:
1. Students reviewed metric system and metric conversions. Lab safety posters were collected.
2. HW: Study using study calendar procedures, finish "metric conversions" handout.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students worked on solving algebraic expressions.
2. HW: page 4 and 6 in workbook.
Math 7:
1. 1. Students worked on solving problems using order of operations
2. HW: page 72 # 1-6
Wednesday 8-27-2008
Science:
1. Students performed lab safety skits and started lab safety posters.
2. HW: Study using study calendar procedures, finish lab safety poster.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students worked on translating algebraic expressions.
2. HW: Page 6 and 7, #'s 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 32, 35, 38
Math 7:
1. 1. Students reviewed exponents and scientific notation.
2. HW: Complete Practice 2-1 and 2-2 (double sided handout).
Tuesday 8-26-2008
Science:
1. Students organized notebooks and started discussing lab safety. Groups are working on lab safety skits.
2. HW: return yellow packet with parent information completed if did not hand in today.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students completed the pre assessment and reviewed math properties that are needed to simplify algebric expressions. If absent, copy notes from a classmate.
2. HW: 3 problems were copied from overhead to be completed at home. Copy from a friend if absent.
Math 7:
1. 1. Students organized their notebooks and completed a pre test.
2. HW: Write a poem, song, rap, etc... that will help you remember the difference between a factor and a multiple.
Monday 8-25-2008
Science:
1. Students were oriented about expectations and procedures. Students started working on "Coat of Arms".
2. HW: return yellow packet with parent information completed. Parent should refer to the yellow handout in the student's notebooks.
Pre Algebra:
1. Students were oriented about expectations and procedures. Students organized binders. Students started an assessment.
2. HW: Read page 13, complete #1-6 int text book. Put a cover on your text book.
Math 7:
1. 1. Students were oriented about expectations and procedures. Students took notes about math vocabulary.
2. HW: Page 59 # 7 -33, odd problems only. Put a cover on your text book.
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