Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Monday, September 29, 2014

Monday, September 29, 201
Social Studies
1) Journal Prompt #1
     Rough draft written and corrected in composition book
     (due tomorrow!)
2) complete map of Islam Worksheet #30
ALGEBRA
ABC Blocks - Test Tomorrow (1.4-1.7 and Fractions/Decimals)
D Block - pgs. 82-83 #16-72

Friday, September 26, 2014


What is matter?

  1.  All matter homework & handouts, labs and test corrections should be in your Science Binder, a three ring binder with three dividers.
          Section 1: class notes, reading handouts and homework
          Section 2: lab sheets, data, graphs, models and questions
          Section 3: Tests, Quizzes and Test Corrections
  2.  Science Binder checks will continue through next week.
  3.  Complete any calculations, models and analysis questions for all labs for which you have complete data. 
  4.  Test Corrections for the quiz on the metric system are due on Tuesday.   
Complete literature review
ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 49-50 #4-6 AND #10-21
B & C Blocks - p. 50 #26,29,30,31
                       p. 52 #53-58 AND #3
D Block - 2.2 Practice C
Friday, September 26, 2014
Social Studies
1) Book Cover Project
    Due: Monday, September
    (Note:10 points deducted for each day passed in late!)

Thursday, September 25, 2014


What is matter?

  1.  All matter homework, handouts and labs should be in your Science Binder.
  2.  Complete Matter Lab - Solids.
  3.  Read What is matter and Properties of matter handouts.
  4.  Complete Molecule Movement Lab3 based on demonstration with brass ball & ring.
  5.  Science Binder check on tomorrow.
  6. Finish notes on The Lives of the Stars,  watch at the following link:
     The Lives of the Stars

Create flash cards for vocabulary #11-20.  Study for quiz on #1-20
ALGEBRA
A Block - 1.7 Practice A #1-18
B & C Blocks - 1.7 Practice A #1-21
D Block - pgs. 75-76 EVENS #12-50
                *Copy each problem
                *You do not have to use a numberline

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Advanced Reading in Matter

The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Click on Link:  Atoms in Motion

What is matter?

  1.  All matter homework, handouts and labs should be in your Science Binder.
  2.  Complete Matter Lab - Solids.
  3.  Read What is matter and Properties of matter handouts.
  4.  Complete Molecule Movement Lab3 based on demonstration with ball & ring.
  5.  Science Binder check on Friday.
  6. Finish notes on The Lives of the Stars,  watch at the following link:
     The Lives of the Stars

Read "Chanclas" on pg 70 and complete analyzing literature in full sentences
ALGEBRA
ABC Blocks - 1.6 Practice B (in math notebook)
D Block - Quiz tomorrow (properties)

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Monday, September 22, 2014


MATTER

1.  Complete pages 1 - 4 of "What is Matter?" packet providing justifications for your answers.
2.  Have your science notebook organized and in class tomorrow.
Copy common literary elements vocabulary #11-20 into your notebook
Monday, September 22, 2014
Social Studies
1) WS #2 & #10
2) Wednesday: Binder Check and 11-3 Quiz
3) Revised Book Cover Project due: Monday, Sept. 29th
ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 35-36 ODDS #13-45
B & C Blocks - pgs. 35-36 #13-45
D Block - Worksheet

Friday, September 19, 2014

SOCIAL STUDIES

Make a list of at least 5 things you saw in Aladdin that relate to chapter 11.
ALGEBRA
A Block  (1) p. 30 #79-80 AND #88-99
               (2) Quiz Monday (1.4 and Fraction/Decimal Review)
B & C Blocks  (1) p. 30 #79-82 AND #84-100
                        (2) Quiz Monday (1.4 and Fraction/Decimal Review)
D Block - Test Monday (1.4-1.7)

Thursday, September 18, 2014

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 C
              **Test Monday (1.4-1.7 and Fraction/Decimal Review)
Create flash cards for literary elements #1-10 and study for quiz on those 10 terms.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Grammar exercises 5&6
ALGEBRA
ABC Blocks - Review Sheet Practice (Side 2 only)
                        OK to write on sheet
D Block - 1.6 Practice C (in math notebook)

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Read "Mother and Daughter" on page 68.  Complete analyzing literature #1-10 in complete sentences.


Metric Measurement

  1. Quiz on metric units, prefixes and measurement this Thursday.
  2. Carefully review metric packet.
  3. View the scale of the Universe link
       http://scaleofuniverse.com/
  4. 3-ring science notebook must be organized and in class by Friday.





ALGEBRA
A Block - p. 783 odd numbers #1-15
                 AND  odd number #33-47
B & C Blocks - p. 783 even numbers #2-64
                          (Copy Each Problem)
D Block - pgs. 35-36 #13-45

Monday, September 15, 2014

Copy Common Literary Elements #1-10 into your notebook.  Bring your literature book to class every day!
ALGEBRA
ABC Blocks - Worksheet
D Block - p. 28 #65-68 AND p. 29-30 #77-100

**Homework in Math Notebook or Points Off

Friday, September 12, 2014

ELA Blocks A-D.

Complete Analyzing Literature on page 56 for the short story The Golden Glass, p.51
ALGEBRA
ABC Blocks - Study for Test on Monday (1.1-1.3)
D Block - Worksheet

**ALL BLOCKS - BEGINNING NEXT WEEK:  Homework in Math Notebook or points off

Thursday, September 11, 2014


METRIC MEASUREMENT

1. Metric Packet due tomorrow
    - measurement labs on pages 2 - 3 and 17 - 18 completed
    - mass and volume of water lab completed
    - all reading and worksheets completed
 
2. If  Bounce Lab has not been turned in, it must be submitted tomorrow in class.

3. Science Notebook due Monday
    -Organize your science notebook (a 3-ring  binder) with 3 dividers:
    - Daily Notes, Homework and Handouts
    - Lab Worksheets and Reports
    -Test Correction
    - Signed Safety Contract is the first page of the notebook.

ElA Blocks A-D. Study for the Vocabulary Quiz.

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 19-20 odds #13-33 AND #39
B & C Blocks - pgs. 19-20 EVENS #14-42 AND #47
D Block - Test Friday (1.1-1.3)

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

ELA Homework Blocks A-D

Complete Analyzing Literature on page 23, #'s 1-10
Prepare for your Vocabulary Quiz on Friday (10 words)
ALGEBRA
A Block - Quiz (1.1-1.2)
B & C Blocks -  Quiz (1.1-1.2)
D Block - pgs. 19-20 EVENS #14-42 AND #43,44,45,46,47

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

ALGEBRA
A Block -  ** 1.2 Practice B
                  ** Quiz Thurday (1.1 - 1.2)
B & C Blocks -  **1.2 Practice C
                           **Quiz Thursday (1.1-1.2)
D Block -  ** 1.2 Practice C
                  ** Test Friday (1.1-1.3)

ELA Homework Blocks A-D

Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday.(10 words) Make one sentence for each word using the vocabulary word in your sentence.

Monday, September 8, 2014

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 12-13 #17-46 (use calculator)
B & C Blocks - pgs. 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60
D Block - pgs. 12-13 #17-46 AND #55-60

METRIC MEASUREMENT

1. Metric Packet should be completed by Friday:
    - measurement lab on pages 2 and 3 will be finished in class tomorrow
    - all reading and worksheets must be completed by friday
    - 3 sheets each day would be best
    - ask questions on reading at the beginning of each class.

2. If  Bounce Lab has not been turned in, it must be submitted tomorrow in class.

3. Organize your science notebook (a 3-ring  binder) with 3 dividers:
    - Daily Notes, Home and Handouts
    - Lab Worksheets and Reports
    -Test Correction
    - Signed Safety Contract is the first page of the notebook.


Friday, September 5, 2014

ELA Homework Blocks A-D

Copy Literary Elements into notebook or paper.
Long Term -Prepare for Vocabulary quiz (10 word) next Friday

Thursday, September 4, 2014

ALGEBRA
A Block - p. 8 #44-47 AND #50-68
B & C Blocks - p. 8 #40-47 AND #50-68
D Block - p. 8 #40-47 AND #50-68

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

ALGEBRA
A Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-32 AND #36
B & C Blocks - pgs. 6-7 #19-39
D Block - pgs. 6-7 #19-39

ELA Blocks A-D Homework

Cover your Language Arts book

Prepare for a Grammar Pretest tomorrow

Measurement in Experiments

1. Complete Part 1 of the Bouncing Ball Lab
2. Calculate three-trial averages for each ball
3. Set up graph and plot height of drop (X axis) and height of bounce (Y axis)

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

ALGEBRA
All Blocks -- Bring two "5-subject" spiral notebooks (THICK)
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Social Studies
1) 2 Data Forms - filled out and signed by parent
2) 2 Nurse's Forms - filled out and signed by parent
3) Lunch Form - filled our and signed by parent (if applies)
4) contracts - classroom rules and grading policy - signed by both student and parent
5) Technology Form - filled out and signed by parent
*Social Studies Supplies Needed
     -pencils
     -black or blue pen
     -colored pen (red, dark green, dark purple, or dark orange)
     -2 inch binder
     -3 inch binder
     -10 dividers