February 23, 2009 (My apology for being a day late.)
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies -- Complete a map of the locations
of civilizations in Africa and Asia, from the
Middle Ages period. Due Wednesday.
Science -- Read section 2 of Chapter 18.
In-Class --
Math -- Completed, as a class, pages 182 and 183 in
the Math Journal. Worked on Study Link 5-5,
reinforcing translations, rotations and
reflections.
Social Studies --
Science - Discussed the important points of Section
1 and part of section 2 in Chapter 18.
February 24, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies -- Continue to develop a map of
the locations of civilizations in Africa and
Asia, from the Middle Ages period. Due
Wednesday.
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Completed, as a class, pages 184 - 186 in
the Math Journal. This required using the
protractor, compass and ruler in polygon
constructions. Finished Study Link 5-5,
reinforcing translations, rotations and
reflections.
Social Studies -- Played a geography quiz game to
reinforce Mediterranean knowledge.
Science - Continued to highlight the important
points of Sections 1 and 2 in Chapter 18.
February 25, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Link 5-6
Social Studies --
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Completed, as a class, pages 187 - 190 in
the Math Journal (Room 11 has yet to complete
190). This required using the
compass as a measuring tool, particularly to
create congruent lines and triangles.
Social Studies -- Reviewed the map created by the
students and tied dates of the civilizations to
the map.
Science -
Attended Mass.
February 26, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies --
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Collected Study Link 5-6. Students
completed Study Link 5-7 as a review of recent
lessons. Worked as a class to complete
expansion and reduction of similar trianges
using a straightedge and a compass.
Social Studies -- Students took a "pop" quiz on
locations we had discussed, and mapped, over
the past two days.
Science - Worked individually and corrected as a
class the 'NoteTaking' worksheet, and part of
the 'Content Mastery' worksheet.
Attended Mass.
March 2, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies -- Read Lesson 1 of Chapter 12 and
complete worksheet on back of summary.
Science -- Chap 18 Enrichment, 2 sides, due Friday.
In-Class --
Math -- Reviewed Ref book pages 194 and 198,
constructing the figures as shown. Completed
two other construction activities with circles
and an octagon.
Social Studies -- Reviewed the geography of Asia,
per the summary page of the worksheet.
Science - As a class we measured blocks, determined
their mass and calculated their density.
Discussed these densities in relation to water
and the 'float' of the blocks.
March 3, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Link 5-8
Social Studies -- Read Lesson 2 of Chapter 12.
Science -- Chap 18 Enrichment, 2 sides, due Friday.
Complete the Lab Activity questions by
Thursday.
In-Class --
Math -- Reviewed Ref book pages 194 and 196 and
197, learning to bisect angles and to
create perpendicular bisectors or angles.
Completed an inscribed circle in a
triangle, using directions from lesson 5-8
worksheet.
Social Studies -- Reviewed the worksheet for lesson
1 of the Asia chapter, Chapter 12.
Completed a second worksheet with
discussion of the questions and possible
answers.
Science - As a class we measured rocks, rods and
odd shapes, determined their mass and
calculated their density.
Discussed these densities in relation to
water, and contrasted measuring volume
with 'displacing' volume.
March 4, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies -- Complete two worksheets on
China -- Lesson 2, Chapter 12
Science -- Complete the questions on today's lab
activity, due Friday. Extra credit
available if the students can find the
molecular formulas to match the lab
activity, today.
In-Class --
Math -- Corrected Study Link 5-8. Worked as a
class on Math Journal page 197.
Social Studies -- Worked on the worksheet for
lesson 2 of the Asia chapter, Chapter 12.
Science - Conducted a lab activity to witness
chemical changes.
March 5, 2009
Homework --
Math -- REVIEW "CONSTRUCTION" PAGES IN REFERENCE
BOOK: old is 177-188, new is 189-200.
Social Studies -- Complete two worksheets on
Khmer -- Lesson 3, Chapter 12
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Constructed angles, triangles
quadralaterals and perpendicular bisectors,
using a compass, in a series of exercises,
mostly from pages 192 and 193 in the
journal.
Social Studies -- Discussed Chapter 12, lesson 3
briefly as we reviewed pictures of the
Khmer culture.
Science - Computer class today.
March 9, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Unit 5 in Math Journal, pgs.162-
203.
Social Studies --
Science -- Complete Reinforcement worksheet.
In-Class --
Math -- Completed the Math Journal 1 with pages 202
and 203, and a seperate worksheet done
verbally.
Social Studies --
Science - Conducted lab activity on liguid density.
March 10, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Unit 5 in Math Journal, pgs.162-
203.
Social Studies --
Science --Answer 6 questions on back of the
virtual lab worksheet.
In-Class --
Math -- Discussed all the test questions for
Thursday, the type and the process for
solving. Completed a practice sheet for
angles, rotation, reflection and rotation,
and areas of rectangles and circles.
Social Studies --
Science - Conducted virtual lab activity on
chemical and physical changes. Corrected
Reinforcement worksheets and discussed
returned Enrichment pages.
March 11, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Unit 5 in Math Journal, pgs.162-
203.
Social Studies --
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Discussed any test questions for Thursday.
Worked on 6 pages of math problems that
emphasized angles, similar polygons, order
of operations, polygon identification and
formulas.
Social Studies --
Science - Returned two lab activities and a
Reinforcement worksheet and went over all
the questions and answers to reiterate the
key points to be learned.
March 12, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies --
Science -- Chapter review, Chap 18
In-Class --
Math -- Completed and corrected the Unit 5
assessment.
Social Studies --
Science - Worked as a class to complete four
worksheets to reinforce the key points of
the chapter.
March 13, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies -- Read Ls 4, Chap 12. Complete a
two-sided worksheet. Due Wednesday.
Science -- Take-Home test on Chapter 18 -- Due
Wednesday.
In-Class --
Math -- Worked on probability, pages 247-248 and
268-270.
Social Studies -- Collected lesson 3 and discussed
some of lesson 4 with Room 12 students.
Science - Corrected and collected the Chapter
Reviews and then discussed the questions
from the test.
March 17 -- No Homework.
March 18 -- Math:Study Link 6-1 and Social Studies:
Read Lesson 1 of Chapter 13 and complete a
2-sided worksheet.
March 19 -- Study Link 6-2.
March 30 -- Math: Math Journal page 221 and Social
Studies: Complete a 2-sided worksheet on
lesson 2, Chapter 13.
March 31 -- Study Link 6-3 (ignore the "opp" technique
and solve the problems). For Social
Studies, Read lesson 3 of Chapter 13.
April 1 -- Science: Read Chapter 19 Section 2
April 2, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Page 212 handout, odd numbers
Social Studies --
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Reviewed Study Link 6-4 and the Math Boxes
from 6-1 to 6-5
Social Studies -- Discussed some of the lesson 1 in
Africa chapter. Looked at maps primarily.
Science - Computers today.
April 6, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Page 213 handout, odd numbers
Social Studies -- Complete a map assignment that
is due on Thursday, Notes on the map page.
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Reviewed SL 6-3, then completed it in
a 'quiz' format.
Social Studies -- Discussed how to complete
the 'Map' project for Thursday.
Science - Worked in class to complete the Ch 18
binders.
April 7, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Boxes 6-6 and 6-7
Social Studies -- From Monday --Complete a
map assignment that is due on Thursday.
Notes on the map page.
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Correted p213. Worked as a class on Study
Link 6-5. (Introduced how to manage
exponents with the same base, when
multiplying and dividing.) Worked as a
class on Journal pages 222 and 223.
Social Studies --
Science - Reviewed Chapter 19, Section 1, using the
NoteTaking worksheet and the Content
Mastery (Rm 11 only). Alot of discussion
on speed and acceleration.
April 15, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Boxes 6-8and study the pages we
covered today.6-7
Social Studies --
Science -- Read section 3 of Chap 19.
In-Class --
Math -- Worked as a class to complete Journal pages
228, 230, 231 and 232.
Social Studies -- Reviewed the first couple of
lessons in Chapter 14, highlighting the
geography of Europe and the pictures in
the text..
Science - Reviewed lesson 2 of Ch 19, using
NoteTaking and Content Mastery
worksheets. Then focused on the
mathematics in sections 1 & 2. April 15, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Boxes 6-8and study the pages we
covered today.6-7
Social Studies --
Science -- Read section 3 of Chap 19.
In-Class --
Math -- Worked as a class to complete Journal pages
228, 230, 231 and 232.
Social Studies -- Reviewed the first couple of
lessons in Chapter 14, highlighting the
geography of Europe and the pictures in
the text..
Science - Reviewed lesson 2 of Ch 19, using
NoteTaking and Content Mastery
worksheets. Then focused on the
mathematics in sections 1 & 2.
April 16, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Boxes 6-9 and review the pages we
covered today.
Social Studies -- Complete Lesson 1, Ch 14
worksheet, 2 sided.
Science -- Review what we covered today.
In-Class --
Math -- Worked as a class to complete Journal pages
234,235, 236. Corrected MB 6-8. Took a
short "Did I review last night?" quiz.
Social Studies -- Read Ch 14, Lesson 1 and
completed one side of the 2-sided worksheet.
Science - Reviewed Section 3 of Chapter 19, using
the NoteTaking worksheet.
April 21, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Boxes 6-10 and review the notes we
covered today.
Social Studies -- Select a subject for a research
paper -- Direction sheet was handed out
today.
Science -- Complete Reinforcement 1 & Enrichment 1
worksheet -- due Thursday.
In-Class --
Math -- Passed back "quiz" papers -- graded only as
extra credit. Reviewed two worksheets on
the overhead.
Social Studies -- Watched a video on the Middle
Ages, and discussed the Research assignment.
Science - Observed 8 common tools and discerned
what simple machines they were made of.
Began work on Section 1 Reinforcement
worksheet, 'reinforcing' the formulas for
speed and acceleration and a graphic
representation of them.
April 22, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Link 6-9 and review the notes we
covered today.
Social Studies -- Find a family "Coat of Arms'
or "Crest" or if not available, design
a "COA" or "Crest" that represents your
family today. A picture of the historical
or modern design is due Monday, April 27.
Continued from Tuesday -- Select a subject
for a research paper -- Direction sheet was
handed out Tuesday.
Science -- Complete Reinforcement 1&2 & Enrichment
1&2 worksheets -- due Thursday.
In-Class --
Math -- Reviewed two worksheets on the overhead.
Corrected Math Box 6-10 (in Rm 12).
Social Studies -- Finished a video on the Middle
Ages, and discussed the Coat of Arms
project and the teams for Medieval Day
projects.
Science - Worked as a class to complete
Reinforcement 2. Worked on the
understanding of the problem on Page 566.
April 23, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Box 6-11 and review the notes we
covered today.
Social Studies -- Complete side 2 of Lesson 2 of
Chapter 14-- "Review".
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Corrected Study Link 6-9. Completed Study
Link 6-10 in class. Discussed Journal
pages 240 and 241.
Social Studies -- Read Lesson 2 of Chapter 14. Rm
12 completed 1st side of worksheet in
class.
Science - Used the time normally for computers as a
study hall and prep time for Social
Studies projects.
April 27, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Link 6-11 and review the notes we
covered today.
Social Studies --
Science -- Complete the rest of Renforcement3 and
Enrichment3.
In-Class --
Math -- Worked on Journal pages 242 and 243, and
corrected Math Box 6-12.
Social Studies -- Discussed the letter to go home
to parents and the "food" assignment for
Medieval Day.
Science - Worked to complete Content Mastery
Overview, Lesson 3, and the Key terms pages
and began lesson 3 Reinforcement.
April 28, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Math Box 6-13.
Social Studies -- Continue to research the
individual and team project information
required to complete the work for Medieval
Day.
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Corrected Study Link 6-11.
Social Studies -- Worked as teams on the team
projects.
Science - Conducted a lab activity on Force and
Work.
April 29, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study Link 6-12.
Social Studies -- Continue to research the
individual and team project information
required to complete the work for Medieval
Day.
Science -- Review Mechanical advantage notes (if
they took them).
In-Class --
Math -- Corrected MB 6-13. Reviewed the type of
questions to be tested on Friday. Reviewed
the formula calculations done from
yesterday in Science.
Social Studies -- Worked as teams on the team
projects. Worked as individuals on the
Coats of Arms.
Science - Discussed how to determine the
Mechanical Advantage of the 6 simple
machines.
April 30, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Study for the test.
Social Studies -- Do you need to bring anything to
support your team efforts?
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Corrected SL 6-12.
Social Studies -- Students presented their
individual projects.
Science - Continued Social Studies presentations.
May 1, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies --
Science --
In-Class --
Math -- Students had a choice to take a test or
wait until next Wednesday.
Social Studies -- Students worked on various
portions of their Medieval Day
presentations.
Science -
May 5, 2009
Homework -- Check for any late and missing
assignments on the board, and complete by
5/11.
Math --
Social Studies --
Science -- Assessment on 5/13. Study Ch 19 and
complete the binder.
In-Class --
Math --
Social Studies -- Students worked on various
portions of their Medieval Day
presentations.
Science -
May 6, 2009 Same homework as 5/5.
Homework -- Check for any late and missing
assignments on the board, and complete by
5/11.
Math --
Social Studies --
Science -- Assessment on 5/13. Study Ch 19 and
complete the binder.
In-Class --
Math -- Took the assessment for unit 6.
Social Studies -- Students worked on various
portions of their Medieval Day
presentations.
Science - Reviewed the ED Fair projects from the
8th graders.
May 11, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Review p 374, 375
Social Studies --
Science -- Assessment on 5/13. Study Ch 19 and
complete the binder.
In-Class --
Math -- Passed back tests. Worked as a class to
complete Unit 10 pages 374 and 375.
Social Studies -- Watched a slide show
of "Garbage City" in Cairo, Egypt
Science - Completed the Chapter Review for Ch 19.
May 12, 2009
Homework --
Math --
Social Studies --
Science -- Assessment on 5/13 (Will be a take home,
open book assignment over two nights).
Study Ch 19 and complete the binder (Due
Friday).
In-Class -- Museum of Nature and Science
Math --
Social Studies --
Science -
May 13, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Redo of assessment for those who choose to
do it. Due Friday.
Social Studies --
Science -- Assessment. Will be a take home,
open book assignment over two nights.
Complete the binder (Due Friday).
In-Class --
Math -- Worked some Study Link exercises for
practice -- specifically 7-1 thru 7-5.
Social Studies -- Video on Middle ages.
Science - Began the assessment homework.
May 14, 2009
Homework --
Math -- Redo of assessment for those who choose to
do it. Due Friday.
Social Studies --
Science -- Assessment. Will be a take home,
open book assignment over two nights.
Complete the binder (Due Friday).
In-Class --
Math -- Worked some Study Link exercises for
practice -- specifically 9-7 and 9-8.
Social Studies -- Video on Middle ages.(Castles and
Knights)
Science - Some time for continuing 2 assessments,
then Sports Awards.
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