Continue working on assessment review (due Wednesday January 2nd)
Continue reading novel (take notes for analysis)

ALGEBRA

All Blocks - Complete Cartesian Coordinates

Bring novel and assessment review home today

Thursday, Dedcember 20, 2012
Social Studies
1)  Map of China
     Worksheet #67
2)  during Vacation:
     -review Mongols and their rise to power
     -practice map (at least 3 times)
     -study vocabulary

ALGEBRA

A,B,C,D Blocks - Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 5
Study for vocabulary quiz on lessons 4 & 5

Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-4 Section Review
     Worksheet #66
2)  Study for 12-4 Quiz Tomorrow!

ALGEBRA

A Block (1) Finish Line Book - pgs. 132-139 (ODDS ONLY)
              (2) Quiz tomorrow

B,C,D Blocks (1) Finish Line Book - pgs. 132-139
                        (2) Quiz tomorrow

Complete adverb exercises 9&10
Novel due in class tomorrow

Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-4 Guided Reading
     Worksheet #61

Copy vocabulary lesson 5 into your notebook
Continue to work on your assessment review

ALGEBRA

A,B,C,D Blocks - (1) Worksheet (both sides)
                                    **Side 1 - p. 741 selected problems
                                    **Side 2 - Math & History Application
                              (2) Bring Finish Line Book

Monday, December 17, 2012
Social Studies
1) 12-4 Vocabulary
     worksheet #59 (1-7 only!)

Density Review
1. Binder and Homework check
     a. Density Lab 1.1 - Solids
     b. Density Lab 6 - Liquids
     c. Phet Density Activity
     d. Neutral Buoyancy Lab (Submarine)
     e. Recycling Factory
     f. Density Worksheet (Mass - Volume Graph)
     g. Volume and Density Worksheet

Reading comprehension and open response.  Open response should be hand written!

   -ALGEBRA-
A Block - 12.5 Practice A #1-12, #16-18, #22-23
B,C, & D Blocks - 12.5 Practice A # 1-12 AND # 16-23

DENSITY REVIEW
1. Binder and Homework check
     a. Density Lab 1.1 - Solids
     b. Density Lab 6 - Liquids
     c. Neutral Bouyancy Lab (Submarine)
     d. Recycling Factory
     e. Density Worksheet (Mass Volume Graph)
     f. Volume and Density Worksheet

Thursday, December 13, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-3 Guided Reading
      Worksheet #53

Two paragraph compare and contrast due tomorrow
Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 4 and study for quiz

ALGEBRA

A, B, & C Blocks - Worksheet

D Block - 5 Minute Fundamentals Worksheet (both sides)

Density of Materials
1. Complete the Recycling Factory Diagrams and Proposal
2. Binder & Homework check Friday:
     -

In two well developed paragraphs compare and contrast the play Twelve Angry Men to the movie.  Due Friday

Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-3 Vocabulary
     worksheet #51 (1-6 only!)

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - Test tomorrow (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

D Block - Worksheet

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-2 Section Review
      Worksheet #50
2)  Study for 12-2 Quiz tomorrow!

Continue to work on grammar review

ALGEBRA

A Block  **3.7 Practice A # 1-10, 19-20, 22-25
               **Test Thursday (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

B & C Blocks **3.7 Practice A
                       **Test Thursday (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

D Block **Study for Test tomorrow (4.1-4.3)

Copy vocabulary lesson 4 into notebook
Final copy of Twelve Angry Men essay due tomorrow
Test on Twelve Angry Men tomorrow

ALGEBRA

A Block **Handout (both sides)
              **p. 163 # 6-7

B & C Blocks **Handout (both sides)
                       **p. 163 # 3-8

D Block **4.3 Practice C # 10-24
              **Test Wednesday (4.1-4.3)

Friday, December 7, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-2 Vocabulary WS #42 (4-10 only!)
2)  12-2 Reading Essentials WS # 47

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 157-158 # 19, 23, 25, 29, 46

B & C Blocks - pgs. 157-158 ODDS # 21-39

D Block - 4.3 Practice A # 1-15 AND # 22-34 (graph paper for # 22-30)

Complete Twelve Angry Men review.  Test Tuesday

ALGEBRA

A Block - 3.4 Practice A # 10 - 14 AND # 17, 18, 22, 23

B & C Blocks - 3.4 Practice A # 10 - 24

D Block (1) p. 222 # 44-55
              (2) Quiz tomorrow (4.1-4.3)

Study for vocabulary quiz (20 terms)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Section Review
      Worksheet #41
2)  Study for 12-1 Quiz Tomorrow!

DENSITY OF SOLIDS - water displacement
1. Complete Density Lab 3.1 - Solids
2. Answer Lab Questions
3. Complete Lab Report by Friday
4. Prepare a bar graph of your density findings ranked from least to most dense
     (density of Y axis; object on X axis)

ALGEBRA

A Block - # 1 - 10 from "Special Delivery" Worksheet

B  & C Blocks - "Special Delivery" Worksheet

D Block - p. 221 # 17-34 in Math Notebook
                           # 35 - 40 on graph paper

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Guided Reading
      Worksheet #36
2)  Reminder:  12-1 Quiz on Thursday

Density of Solids - water displacement
1. Complete Density Lab 3.1 - Solids
2. Answer Lab Questions
3. Complete Lab Report by Friday

Grammar exercise 3: Complex Sentences

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 157 # 12, 14, 18, 20, 26, 28, 30

B & C Blocks - p. 157 EVENS # 12-20 AND # 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38

D Block - Worksheet 7.5

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - Worksheet

D Block - pgs. 214-215 # 12-20; 30-35; 52-55

Phet Density Simulation Lab
1. Complete Phet Density Activity
2. Complete Volume and Density Worksheet

Phet Density Simulation

Friday, November 30, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Vocabulary WS #32 (21-23)
2)  African Kingdom Project
     (80 note cards plus topic cards)
Note:  All note cards must be completed and brought to class on Tuesday!
          Also, students should be collecting pictures and a map of their kingdom.

Rough draft for Act I essay due Tuesday (all five paragraphs)
Copy vocabulary 20 terms into notebook

Thursday, November 29, 2012
Social Studies
1) 12-1 Vocabulary worksheet #32 (17-20 only!)
2) African Kingdom Project
    15 note cards (total = 60 note cards plus topic cards)

Create flash cards for Twelve Angry Men vocabulary and study for quiz

ALGEBRA

A Block - Study for Test (3.1 - 3.3)

B & C Blocks - Study for Test (3.1 - 3.3)

D Block - 4.2 Practice B (Graph Paper for #22-33)
                    (#22-38)       (Math Notebook for # 34-38)
                                 

ALGEBRA

A Block (1) 3.3 Practice B - ODDS # 21-29
               (2) Test Friday (3.1 - 3.3)

B & C Blocks (1) 3.3 Practice B # 20-30
                       (2) Test Friday (3.1 - 3.3)

D Block - 4.2 Practice A # 1 - 39 (Do #25 - 36 on graph paper)

Study for test on verbs tomorrow focusing on direct and indirect objects, transitive and intransitive verbs, and predicate nouns and predicate adjectives.

DENSITY OF SOLIDS
1. Read handout on Density
2. Complete questions for Density Lab 1.1 - Solids
3. Test Corrections for Chemistry Test due Tomorrow

Tuesday, November 26, 2012
Social Studies
1)  12-1 Vocabulary worksheet #32 (1-8 only!!)
2)  10 African Kingdom notecards
     (total = 25 note cards plus 8 topic cards)

Test Corrections for Chemistry Test due Thursday
1. Follow test correction format exactly

Complete verb review.  Test Thursday

ALGEBRA

A Block (1) p. 148 # 3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 22, 26, 28
               (2) QUIZ TOMORROW

B & C Blocks (1) p. 148 EVENS # 16-40
                       (2) QUIZ TOMORROW

D Block - Worksheet (both sides-read carefully-follow instructions)

ALGEBRA

A Block - (1) p. 148 #17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 33, 39)
                 (2) QUIZ WEDNESDAY

B & C Blocks - (1) p. 148-ODDS # 17-39 (copy problem & show some steps to get credit)
                          (2) QUIZ WEDNESDAY

D Block - 4.1 Practice B (in Math NB)

DENSITY
1. Read page 59 in Nature of Matter including Math Skills Activity and Practice Problem
2. Complete Density Practice Problem Worksheet

Copy Twelve Angry Men vocabulary into notebook
Quiz on these 10 words Friday

Social Studies
Monday, November 26, 2012
1)  10 African Kingdom note cards completed
     Due:  Tomorrow!

Social Studies

NO HOMEWORK but remember...

1.) Have your binders ready for the binder check on Monday!

2.) 90% of your African Kingdom facts are due Monday!

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

ALGEBRA

A Block - Mult/Division Worksheet (ODDS)

B & C Blocks - Mult/Division Worksheet

D Block - Test tomorrow (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

Social Studies

NO HOMEWORK

NOTEBOOK CHECK FOR TOMORROW

The following assignments should be put together in a single packet:

      Notebook check:

     1) Element, Compounds or Mixtures worksheets
     2) Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet
     3) Acid and Base lab data and questions
     4) Questions 1 - 5, pg 29 in Nature of Matter
     5) Questions 1 - 5, pg 69 in Chemistry
     6) Questions 1 - 5, pg 76 in Chemistry
     7) Questions 1 - 5, pg 85 in Chemistry

No homework.  Enjoy!

Chemistry Test Tomorrow
1. Complete chemistry review sheet
2. Review all labs
3. Review all homework questions
4. Notebook check:
     1) Element, Compounds or Mixtures worksheets
     2) Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet
     3) Acid and Base lab data and questions
     4) Questions 1 - 5, pg 29 in Nature of Matter
     5) Questions 1 - 5, pg 69 in Chemistry
     6) Questions 1 - 5, pg 76 in Chemistry
     7) Questions 1 - 5, pg 85 in Chemistry

ALGEBRA

A Block - Mult/Division Worksheet - ODDS

B & C Blocks - Mult/Division Worksheet

D Block - Study for test on Wednesday (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

SOCIAL STUDIES

1) Research the Kingdom for your project

Review for test on the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

ACIDS AND BASES
1. Complete Acids and Bases lab questions
2. Chemistry Review

Complete ROT chapter 7-12 review

SOCIAL STUDIES

1) Study for Chapter 13 Test on Monday!

2) Binder Check on Monday!

ALGEBRA

A Block -  p. 142 EVENS # 24-48 [Copy each problem and show steps]

B & C Blocks - p. 142 # 24-48 [Copy each problem and show steps]

D Block ** 3.7 Practice A
              ** Test Wednesday (3.4, 3.5, 3.7)

ACIDS AND BASES
1. Complete Phet pH Scale Simulation and related questions
2. Continue Chemistry Review study guide

Social Studies

1) Take-Home Activity Worksheet #99

2) Complete Map of Africa Worksheet

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 3
Study for vocabulary quiz

ALGEBRA

A Block - 3.1 Practice C # 1-11, # 19-20, #27-30

B & C Blocks - 3.1 Practice C  Odds # 1-23 AND # 25,26,27,28,29,30

D Block ** Handout (both sides)
              ** p. 163 # 3-8

Social Studies

1) 13-3 Section Review Worksheet #97

2) Study for chapter 13 section 3 Quiz!

Complete ROT plot outline

BALANCING CHEMICAL EQUATIONS
1. Complete Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet
2. Read pp 78 - 85 in Chemistry (acids and bases)
3. Complete questions 1 - 5, page 85 in notebook
4. Test next Tuesday on chemical basis of matter
5. Begin Chemistry Review

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 135 EVENS #22-44

B & C Blocks - p. 135 # 21-44

D Block  **Worksheet (7 problems from 3.4)
                **p. 157 ODDS # 21-39

Read chapter 12 and complete chapter questions
Copy vocabulary lesson 3 into notebook

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Transformations Worksheet (both sides)

D Block - 3.4 Practice B # 7-27

ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS AND MIXTURES
1. Read and Complete molecular worksheet identifying the elements, compounds and mixtures depicted.
       a. Identify each element depicted using the periodic table
       b. Write the formula for each compound depicted
       c. Use the internet to find the name of each compound
       d. Identify the elements and compounds that make up each mixture
2. Watch video on saturated fats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JamRqs8HaQ

SOLUTIONS AND SOLUBILITY
1. Complete Salinity Lab Questions
2. Read pp 70 - 76 in Chemistry
3. Complete question 1 - 5 on page 76 in notebook

Thursday, November 8th
Social Studies

1) 13-3 Vocabulary Worksheet #89 (11-13 only)

Research paper with works cited page due tomorrow
Upload to www.turnitin.com by 7:00AM
Review prepositions for quiz tomorrow

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet

D Block - p. 157 EVENS # 12-20 AND #26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38

Social Studies

Wednesday November 7th

1) African Writing Assignment (last page of packet)

SOLUTIONS AND SOLUBILITY
1. Complete Solutions and Solubility Lab including questions

Read chapter 11 and complete chapter questions

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - Study for Test (2.5-2.7)

D Block - Worksheet

Heterogeneous Mixtures
1. Complete questions for Mixture Lab
2. Read pp 25 - 29 in Nature of Matter
3. Complete questions 1 - 5 (p 29, NOM) in notebook
4. Read pp 64 - 69 in Chemistry
5. Complete questions 1 - 5 (p 69, Chemistry) in notebook

Monday, November 5
Social Studies Homework

1) 13-3 Vocabulary Worksheet #89 (1-7 only)

Read chapter 10 and complete chapter questions by Wednesday
Preposition quiz this Friday!  Review nightly

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 798 EVENS # 28-58

B & C  Blocks - p. 798 # 28-59

D Block - Study for Test (3.1 - 3.3)

Review of How Elements Bond
1. Read and review the Chapter 1 Study Guide on pp 30 -31
2. Complete questions 1 - 15 on page 32
3. Complete the Princeton Review Test Practice on page 33

Friday, November 2, 2012
Social Studies
1)  13-2 Section Review
     Worksheet #88
2)  Study for 13-2 Quiz on Monday!
3)  Revised Religion Essay due Monday!!

ALGEBRA

Same HW that was assigned on Thursday will be due Monday

ROT chapter 9 & chapter 9 questions due Monday
Research paper rough draft with works cited page due Monday

Chemical Bonds
1. Complete Chemical Bonds worksheet
2. Read pp 16 - 24
3. Complete questions 1 - 5 (p 24) in notebook

Read chapter 8 and complete chapter questions by Monday

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks  **"Word Problems for 2.6 & 2.7"
                         **Test Wednesday (2.5-2.7)

D Block  **p. 148 #17-39 (copy problem/show some steps)
               **Test Wednesday (3.1-3.3)

Thursday, November 1, 2012
Social Studies
1. 13-2 Guided Reading
    Worksheet #81

Chemical Bonds
1. Complete Chemical Bonds Lab worksheet
2. Chemical Bonds worksheet Section 1

ROT chapter 8 and chapter questions due tomorrow

Happy Halloween!

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 111-112   # 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56

B & C Blocks - pgs. 111-112  EVENS # 16-56

D Block - pg. 142 # 24-48 (copy each problem)

Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Social Studies
1) 13-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #79 (8-10 only!)
2) People to Meet
    Worksheet #83

Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Social Studies
1) 13-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #79 (5-7 only!)
2) Select African Kingdom for project

Electron Dot Diagrams

1. Complete dot diagram worksheet
2. Read pp 8 - 15 in new textbook, Chemistry
3. Complete questions 1 - 5, page 15,  in science notebook

ALGEBRA

A Block - Dist. Prop. Worksheet (evens on both sides)

B & C Blocks - Dist. Prop. Worksheet (all problems, both sides)

D Block - 3.1 Practice C

ROT chapter 8 and chapter questions due Thursday

ALBEGRA

A,B,C Blocks - pgs. 103-104  ODDS #27-59

D Block - p. 135 #21-44 (Copy problem and show steps)

Outline for rough draft due Monday!  Use your note cards to outline the rough draft.

Build a Molecule
1. Complete Phet Build a Molecule SImulation
2. Complete Build a Molecule Worksheet
3. Read pp 8 - 15 in new textbook, Chemistry
4. Complete questions 1 - 5, page 15,  in science notebook

Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 2
Study for vocabulary quiz on lessons 1&2

Thursday, October 25, 2012
Social Studies
1) " Responding to Reading"
     Text page 459
     Questions 1-5 in complete sentences

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - p. 103 EVENS #26-48
                         p. 104 EVENS #50-60
              ***Copy the problem and show work!

D Block - Worksheet

HOW ATOMS COMBINE
1. Valence electrons and chemical reactions
2. Complete "How Atoms Combine" worksheet
3.  Quiz (retake) on protons, neutrons, electrons on Friday
4.  All homework and worksheets due Friday

Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Social Studies
1) complete K-W-L-H Chart

Finish reading chapter 7 and complete chapter questions.
Note cards and the works cited page (bibliography) is due tomorrow.  Use www.easybib.com to create the works cite page stress free!

ALGEBRA

A Block - 2.5 Practice C # 1-7, 13-18, 25-28, 36-37 (COPY EACH PROBLEM)
B & C Blocks - 2.5 Practice C - ODDS # 1 - 33 AND # 34,35,36, 37) (COPY EACH PROBLEM)
D Block - Study for test tomorrow (2.5 - 2.7)

Review for test on ROT chapters 1-6
ALL note cards and working bibliography are due by Thursday!

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 96 #16-20, #24-26, #30-35, #42-45 (COPY EACH PROBLEM & SHOW WORK)
                     
B & C Blocks - p. 96 #16-49 (COPY EACH PROBLEM AND SHOW WORK)

D Block ** Worksheet "Multiplying & Dividing Positives and Negatives"
               ** Test Thursday (2.5 - 2.7)

Energy Levels of Atoms
1. Complete energy level worksheet
2. Read pp 105 - 111 in Nature of Matter
3. Complete questions 1 - 5, p 111 in science notebook
4. Complete Test Corrections

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Social Studies
1)  13-1 Section Review
      Worksheet #78
2)  Study for 13-1 Quiz Tomorrow!

Copy vocabulary lesson 2 into notebook
Finish ROT chapters 1-6 review

ALGEBRA

A,B, & C Blocks - Worksheet

D Block - 2.7 Practice C #1-29 AND #36-37

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
1. Complete all parts of  today's worksheet
2. Read pp 25 - 29 in Nature of Matter
3. Answer questions 1 - 5 (p 29) in science notebook


Nature of Matter on-line textbook
user name  = NOM
password = 55Upeves8A

Monday, October 21, 2012
Social Studies
13-1 Guided Reading
Worksheet #73

Friday, October 19, 2012
Social Studies
1) 13-1 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #71 (10-16)

ALGEBRA

A, B, & C Blocks - Study for test on Monday (2.1 - 2.3)

D Block - pgs. 111-112 #16-56

ALBEGRA

A Block - Worksheet "Integers Drill" EVENS #1-38

B & C Blocks - Worksheet "Integers Drill" (both sides)

D Block - **p. 124 #33-40
                 **p. 798 #36-43

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
1. Quiz on Physical and Chemical properties and changes.
2. Complete physical and chemical properties and changes review sheets
4. Element Poster including data sheet due Friday
5. Notebook (homework) check Friday

October 18, 2012
Social Studies
1)  13-1 Reading Strategy
      Worksheet #75

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
1. Complete sugar+water lab questions and models.
2. Complete physical and chemical properties and changes review sheets
3. Quiz Friday
4. Element Poster due Friday
5. Notebook (homework) check Friday

ALGEBRA

A,B, C Blocks - Worksheet "Tackle" (Circle your answer)

D Block **Worksheet "Distributive Property"
              **Quiz tomorrow

Social Studies
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
1)  13-1 Vocabulary Worksheet #71 92-9 only!)
2)  Religion Essay Project Due Tomorrow!
     Both typed copy and turnitin.com

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
1. Complete element project
2. Quiz Friday on Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
3. Notebook check (all homework)

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 82-83 #16-23 AND #32-44

B & C Blocks - pgs. 82-83 EVENS #16-72

D Block - p. 103 EVENS #26-48
                 p. 104 EVENS #50-60

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
1. Complete question 1 based on today's lab - be sure you understand what kind of change occurred as each combination of liquid and solid was formed.
2. Continue working on Element Poster - Due Friday
3. Quiz on properties of matter on Friday
4. Binder check Friday

ALGEBRA

A Block - 2.2 Practice A #1-18, #22-24, #31-32
B & C Blocks - 2.2 Practice C
D Block - 2.5 Practice C

Choose which topic you want to research

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 75-76  #12-28 AND #43-50
B & C Blocks - pgs. 75-76 EVENS #12-50
D Block - p. 96 #16-49 (copy each problem)

Social Studies
October 12, 2012
1)  Religion Essay
     rough draft of "closing/concluding" paragraph #7
2)  Election 2012 Project
     All printed materials are due on Monday
     (includes text and graphics)

Periodic Table Project
1. Continue research on assigned element
2. Design and complete Element Poster and typed Data Sheet due Friday, October 19, 2012

Element Poster Assignment

Finish reading chapter five
Complete chapter questions

Social Studies
October 11, 2012
1)  Religion Essay
     introductory paragraph #1
2)  Election 2012 Project
     gather printed material for foldable

ALGEBRA

A Block - Properties Worksheet
B & C Blocks - Properties Worksheet
D Block - Finish Line - pgs. 9-15

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CHANGES
1. Complete physical and chemical change identification
2. Read pp 72 - 76 in Nature of Matter, answer questions 1 - 5 on pg 76
3. Read pp 78 - 87 in Nature of Matter, answer questions 1 - 5 on pg 87

ALGEBRA

A Block - TEXT pgs. 67 - 68  EVENS # 18-48
B & C Blocks - TEXT pgs. 67 - 68  EVENS # 18-60
D Block *** TEXT pgs. 89 - 90 # 7-28
               ***Bring Finish Line Book Thursday

Review for grammar test tomorrow!

Social Studies
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
1)  Religion Essay
     rough draft of paragraphs 5 & 6
     (similarities and differences)
2)  Election Project
     continue research on issues and candidates

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
1. Complete model questions form Physical and CHemical Changes/Conservation of Matter Lab
2. Read pp 72 - 76 in Nature of Matter
3. Answer questions 1 - 5 on page 76 in science notebook

Nature of Matter on-line textbook

user name  = NOM
password = 55Upeves8A

Copy literary elements #41-55 into notebook
Short story due tomorrow!  Upload to www.turnitin.com by 7:00 A.M

Social Studies
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
1)  Religion Essay
     rough Draft of Paragraph #4 Islam
2)  Election Project
     continue research on candidates and issues

ALGEBRA

A,B,C,D Blocks - Finish Line Book pgs. 40 - 42

THE PERIODIC TABLE of ALIENS

1. No quiz today, Sorry!

2. Structure of the atom quiz on Tuesday

     (atomic number, atomic mass, protons, electrons, neutrons)

3. Go to the Jefferson Labs website and play the Element Math Game

     - select "More options, please!"

     - select Naturally Occurring Elements

     - select 20 questions

      -uncheck Nucleons

     - choose either rounded or unrounded atomic mass

     - play until you have a perfect score!!!

Element Math Game

ALGEBRA

A,B,C,D Blocks - No HW!  Have a wonderful long weekend!

Read chapter four, and complete chapter questions.

ATOMIC STRUCTURE
1.  Complete atomic structure worksheet
2.  Quiz on Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, Protons, Electrons and Neutrons

Study for vocabulary quiz #21-40
Rough draft due tomorrow

Social Studies
Thursday, October 4, 2012
1)  Complete map on Islam
     Worksheet #30
2)  Portfolio (binder) check tomorrow!

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Study for test (1.4-1.7 & Fractions/Decimals)
D Block - Study for test (2.1-2.3)

Rough draft due date has been moved to Friday.

Social Studies
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
1)  Study for Chapter 11 Test Tomorrow!!

THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
1. Complete all five pages of "The Periodic Table of Elements" packet
2. Read pp 98 - 104 in Nature of Matter 
3. Answer questions 1 - 5 on page 104 in Science notebook

Read chapter three, and complete chapter questions.
Short story rough draft is due tomorrow!

A CRAZY COLLOID -  Is it a solid or a liquid?
1. Based on your observation for each test, decide if the test demonstrated the characteristics of a solid or a liquid.
2.  Fill in the pie chart for your results (one color for solid and another for liquid)
3. Based on your analysis, is the material a solid or a liquid?

Read chapter two in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.  Complete chapter questions.  There will be a quiz on chapter two tomorrow!

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks  ** Cumulative Review #17-39
                        ** Test Thursday (1.4-1.7 & Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block  **Worksheet "Tackle These Problems"
               **Test Thursday (2.1-2.3)

Social Studies
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
1)  Take-Home Activity
     Worksheet #29
2)  10 additional bullet facts on Islam
3)  Study for Chapter 11 Test on Thursday!

Social Studies
Monday, October 1, 2012
1) 11-3 Section Review
     Worksheet #27
2)  Study for 11-3 Quiz Tomorrow!!
3)  10 bullet facts on Islam

STATES OF MATTER
1. Matter quiz review and test corrections
2. Complete Friday's reading (pp18 - 23) and questions (p 23, 1 - 5)

Copy Literary elements #31-40 into notebook

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - p. 797 #37-39 AND #40-43 (do not graph)
                          p. 815 #12-14
D Block - pgs. 82-83 EVENS #16-72

Social Studies
Friday, September 28, 2012
1)  11-3 Guided Reading
     Worksheet #23
2)  Ten (10) additional bullet facts on Christianity

Read chapter one in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Answer chapter one questions in your notebook

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - p. 50 #26, 29, 30, 31
                            p. 52 #53-58 AND #3
D Block - 2.2 Practice C

THE ELEMENTS

1. Read pages 18 - 23 in Nature of Matter
2. Answer questions 1 - 5 on page 23 in your science notebook


Nature of Matter on-line textbook
user name  = NOM
password = 55Upeves8A

QUIZ TOMORROW
1. Atomic theories (pp 6 - 17 in Nature of Matter and summary handout)
2. Particle theory of matter:
       - all matter made of particles (atoms or molecules)
       - all particles are always in motion
       - motion of particles increases as their energy (heat) increases
       - the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) changes as the motion of particles changes
3. States of Matter (pp 38 - 44 in Nature of Matter and summary handout.
4. Review homework question from textbook
5. Review Lab questions and conclusions
6. Make sure Science Notebook is complete

Short story outline due tomorrow!
Study for vocabulary quiz on #11-30

Social Studies
Thursday, September 27, 2012
1)  11-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #21 (12-20)
2)  Notes of Christianity
     (at least 10 bullet facts)

ALGEBRA

Blocks A - pgs. 49-50 #10 - 21 (BRING BOOKS FRIDAY)
Blocks B & C - pgs. 49-50 #13 - 25 (BRING BOOKS FRIDAY)
Block D - pgs. 75-76 EVENS #12-50

Create flash cards for literary elements #21-30

States of Matter and Phase Changes
1. Complete the questions and graph for today's lab, States of Matter
2.Go to http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics  and follow the instructions on the investigating matter worksheet.
3. Quiz and science notebook check on Friday

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - 1.7 Practice A
D Block - Quiz tomorrow (properties)

Social Studies
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
1)  11-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #21 (6-11 only!!)
2)  Notes on Judaism
     (at least 10 additional bullet facts)

GRADE 8

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Welcome to Back to School night for 8C.   My name is Trish Gibbons and I’m your child’s guidance counselor.  I look forward to working with you and your child this year.  Below you will find an overview of areas that I can be of assistance in making your child’s middle school year both positive and successful.  

Team Meetings

• Attend weekly Team Meetings- 8C meeting times: Thursdays @ 8:35am
• Discuss concerns regarding individual students
• Communicate questions, information, and concerns between home and school
• Schedule parents to attend team meetings as needed

Counseling

• Provide individual counseling
• Provide small group counseling

Academics

• Provide consultation to both faculty and parents

Special Education/Section 504

• Attend IEP meetings and contribute to the development of the IEP
• Schedule and chair Section 504 meetings; develop Section 504 plans
• Classroom observations of individual students who are having special education evaluations

Transition to a High School Setting

• Classroom presentation of information to students regarding Burlington High School academic and other course requirements
• Schedule and meet with parents and students regarding planning a schedule for grade 9 at Burlington High School.
• Assist students who are interested in applying to Shawsheen Vocational Technical High School.

• Monitor and assist students who are applying to private schools regarding recommendations and the completion of applications.  Please understand that this process takes time and we ask you to please allow sufficient time for teacher recommendations and for guidance to process transcripts.

Trish Gibbons

Guidance Counselor

781.270.1768

gibbons@bpsk12.org

Character sketch due tomorrow.  Details! Details! Details!

MOLECULES IN WATER

1. Complete Water Molecule Lab including Summary during class
2. Complete Drawing a Model Lab - Water for homework
3. Quiz Friday
4. Science Notebook check Friday

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - 1.6 Practice A
D Block - pgs. 67-68  EVENS #18-60

Social Studies
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
1)  11-3 Vocabulary
      Worksheet #21 (1-5 only!!)
2)  Begin writing notes on Judaism
      (At least 10 different facts.)

ALGEBRA

Block A - pgs. 35-36 ODDS #13-45
Blocks B & C - pgs. 35-36 # 13-28 (all)
                   AND  ODDS #29-45
Block D - Worksheet

Copy Literary Elements vocabular #21-30 into notebook

Social Studies
Monday, September 24, 2012
1)  11-2 Section Review
      Worksheet #19 (Skip #7)
2)  Study for 11-2 Quiz Tomorrow!!

Social Studies
Friday, September 21, 2012
1) 11-2 Guided Reading
     Worksheet #14

Literature test Monday!

Review for literature test on unit one.
Short story brainstorm due Monday.

ATOMS INSIDE A SOLID

1.  Redraw your model of the copper and aluminum cubes and cylinders based on classroom discussion.
2.  Answer questions on MATTER LAB 2 based on the lab demonstration and draw models of the brass ring and brass ball before and after being heated.
3.  If your notebook or homework is not complete, it must be completed before class on Monday.

ALGEBRA

A, B, & C Blocks ** p. 30 #79-82  AND  #84-100
                             ** Quiz Monday (1.4 and Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block - Study for Test Monday (1.4-1.7)

Social Studies
Thursday, September 20, 2012
1)  11-2 Vocabulary
Worksheet #12 (21-27)

ALGEBRA

A Block - pgs. 27-28  EVENS # 14-24  AND  EVENS # 38-64
B & C Blocks - pgs 27-28  EVENS # 14-64
D Block - ** 1.7 Practice A
                 ** Test Monday (1.4 - 1.7)

Create flash cards for literary elements #11-20.  Study for quiz on literary elements #1-20

What is an atom?

1. Complete questions  models for Matter Lab 1

INSIDE THE ATOM
1. Complete "The Lives of the Stars" worksheet.
2.  Read pages 8 - 17 and answer questions 1 - 5 (pg 17) in your science notebook.

Nature of Matter on-line textbook

user name  = NOM
password = 55Upeves8A

Grammar exercises 1-4

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - Review Sheet (Side 2)
D Block - 1.6 Practice C

Social Studies
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
1)  11-2 Vocabulary
     Worksheet #12 (12-20 only!!)
2)  Complete writing activity
     Worksheet #17

Read "Chanclas" on page 70
Do analyzing literature #1-6 on page 73

WHAT IS MATTER?
1.  Complete second page of "What is Matter" hand out.  Answer all questions on lined notebook paper
2.  Read Overview on matter on Chem4 Kids website ( 1 page) and take the quiz on Matter.
.http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html

ALGEBRA

A Block - p. 783 - odds # 1-15
                       AND odds #33-47
B & C Blocks - p. 783 - evens # 2-64
D Block - pgs. 35-36 #13-45

Social Studies
September 18, 2012
1)  Hero Essay Due: Tomorrow!
     -Final Typed Copy
     -Submitted to turnitin.com
2)  11-2 Vocabulary
      worksheet #12 (1-11 only!!)

ALGEBRA

A,B,C Blocks - Worksheet
D Block - p. 28 #65-68
                 p. 29 #77-78
                 p. 30 #79-82 AND #84-100

Copy Common Literary Elements #11-20 into notebook
Read "Mother and Daughter" page 61 & do analyzing literature #1-10 on page 68

Social Studies
Monday, September 17, 2012
1)  Complete 11-1 PowerPoint Notes
     Worksheet #9
2)  Hero Essay (Final Typed Copy)
     Due: Wednesday, Sept. 19th
3)  11-1 Section Review
     Worksheet #10 (skip question #7)
4)  Study for 11-1 Quiz Tomorrow!

Read "The Medicine Bag" page 77
Do analyzing literature #1-10 page 87

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - Study for Test Monday (1.1-1.3)
D Block - Worksheet "The Beginning"

Create flash cards for literary elements #1-10
Study for vocabulary quiz

Metric Measurement Review
1.  Complete all measurement labs (meters, grams, liters)

2.  Organize Science Notebook
       - daily notes, handouts, homework
       - lab sheets and summaries
       - test corrections

3.  Review for quiz on metric measurement

ALGEBRA

A Block: pgs. 19-20  (Odd Number Problems # 13 - 33)   AND  # 39
B Block: pgs. 19-20  (Even Number Problems # 14 - 42)  AND  # 47
D Block:  Study for test tomorrow (1.1 - 1.3)

Social Studies
Thursday, September 13, 2012
1)  11-1 Guided Reading
      Worksheet #7

Read "Golden Glass" page 50
Do analyzing literature #1-10 page 56

ALGEBRA

A, B, C Blocks - Study for Quiz (1.1-1.2)
D Block - pgs. 19-20 EVENS # 14-42 AND #43, 44, 45, 46, 47

LIQUID VOLUME AND MASS

1. Complete Measuring Volume of Irregularly-shaped Solids Lab
2. Complete Measuring Liquid Volume and Mass Lab
3. Complete "How many drops" Lab.
4. Complete notebooks due Friday during quiz
5. Quiz on metric measurement (meters, liters, grams) on Friday

Social Studies
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
1)  Book Cover Due: Tomorrow!!
2)  Reminder:  Judaism Notes
3)  Worksheet #3
     11-1 "The Rise of Islam"
     Vocabulary #13-15

Read "My Two Dads" page 18

           Complete analyzing literature #1-10 page 23

           Check your email for turnitin.com notification and follow directions to set up account

Metric Measurement

1. Complete metric length lab

2. Begin and complete metric mass lab

3. Notebook with homework and labs due Friday

4. Quiz on metric measurement Friday

Algebra

B, C, D  Blocks:  1.2 Practice C
A Block:  1.2 Practice B # 1-26
ALL BLOCKS:  Quiz Thursday

Social Studies
Tuesday, September 10, 2012
1)  Book Cover
     Due: Thursday, Sept. 13th
2)  Reminder:  Judaism Notes
3)  Worksheet #3
     "The Rise of Islam"
     Vocabulary #1-12 only!!

Algebra

Homework for Monday, Sept. 10, 2012
     *B,C,D Blocks:  pgs. 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60
     *A Block: pgs. 12-13 #17-46

Social Studies
Monday, September 10, 2012
1)  Book Cover
     Due:Thursday, Sept. 13th
2)  Reminder:  Judaism Notes
3)  Worksheet #2 "Khadija al Kubra"

Copy Common Literary Elements #1-10 into your notebook

MEASURING IN METERS
1. Complete reading on history of the meter and reading a metric ruler (handouts)
2. Complete calculations of area and volume on the Measuring Length worksheet.
3. Put a cover on the Nature of Matter textbook.

Read "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" in the literature book on page 4
Do analyzing literature on page 14 #1-10 in complete sentences

Social Studies
September 7, 2012
1) World History Book Cover
    Due: Thursday, September 13th
2) Reminder:  Judaism Notes

THE METRIC SYSTEM
1.  Read the metric system packet.
2.  Answer all questions on pages 2 - 5 and the last page.

1. Cover literature book
2. Install CD and try it out (if you are using one)
3. Complete journal entry

Social Studies
Thursday, September 6, 2012
1)  Summertime Essay due Tomorrow!!
2)  World History Book Cover
      Due:  Thursday, Sept. 13th
3)  Reminder...Judaism Notes

1. Bring in organized science notebook
2. Complete Bounce lab graph, analysis and summary

Wednesday 9/4/12
1. Review for test on summer reading
2. Bring in signed parent letter
HOMEROOM STUDENTS: please return emergency card, nurse card and teleparent form!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
1. Summertime Essay final copy due: Friday
2. Contracts (2) signed
3. Technology form filled out and signed
4. Begin note taking on Judaism (Chapter 3)

Summer reading essay due tomorrow, Wednesday September 5th
Test on summer reading Thursday

Today, we will find a place for everything and put everything in its place.

Summer essay due tomorrow

ELA- bring in tissues

Today, no reading - just play with your iPad and learn,

Test

Here is a list of forms that must be signed and returned during the 1st week of school.