Monday, October 31, 2016

Copy Twelve Angry Men vocabulary #1-20 into your notebook (quiz Friday on all 20 terms)
Independent novel must be completed by next Monday

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Test Tomorrow (2.5-2.7)

D Block (1) p. 148 #17-39 ... Copy each problem ... Show some steps (for credit)
             (2) Quiz Tomorrow (3.1-3.2)

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary
Journals are due Tuesday
Quiz on Friday

Science

Eating Elements and Compounds Long Term Project due 11/7/16
Completed Monday daily lunch chart due on Tuesday 11/1/16

Friday, October 28, 2016

Algebra

A Block - 2.7 Practice C - EVENS #2-28    AND    #36-37

B&C Blocks - 2.7 Practice C # 1 - 29   AND  #36-37

D Block - 3.2 Practice C

THIS HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED ON MONDAY

Social Studies

Journals are due on Tuesday ( two paragraphs each)
page 378 number 6
page 386 number 7
page 394 number 7
page 415 number 7
Continue reading independent novel (must be read by November 7th)

Science

In your textbook Chemistry, read pages 78-85
In notebook, take two-column notes on at least the following:
acids (properties and uses), bases (properties and uses), pH, indicators, neutralization

**Long-Term Project, Eating Elements and Compounds, assigned today.  Students should be doing a daily log of what they ate for lunch, starting 10/31/16.  Final Lab Report (including daily log sheets and total graphs) due on Monday 11/7/16.  Daily log sheets will count as homework next week**

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Algebra

A Block - 2.7 Practice C -- EVENS #2-28   AND   #36-37

B&C Blocks - 2.7 Practice C #1-29  AND  #36-37

D Block - 3.2 Practice C
Continue reading independent novel

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Science

Finish Lewis Dot Diagram Lab
Study for Chemistry Quiz (Thursday 10/27/16)
Chemistry Quiz on Vocabulary and Examples of the following:
Pure Substances vs. Mixtures
Solutions/Solubility/etc.
Ionic Bonding 
Covalent Bonding 
Physical Properties/Changes
Chemical Properties/Changes




Algebra

A Block - pgs 111-112 #16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 (COPY THE PROBLEMS)

B&C Blocks - pgs 111-112 #16-56 (COPY THE PROBLEMS)

D Block - p. 142 #24-48 (COPY THE PROBLEMS)
Create flash cards for vocabulary lesson 2
Study for quiz on lessons 1&2

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Science

Finish Electron Levels, Electrons and Ionic Bonding Lab
Complete Ionic Bonding Worksheet
Quiz on Thursday 10/27/16

Algebra

A Block (1) Worksheet Distributive Property #1-18
             (2) Quiz Tomorrow

B&C Blocks (1) Worksheet Distributive Property #1-20
                   (2) Quiz Tomorrow

D Block - 3.1 Practice C
Study for tomorrow's literature test
Bring independent novel to class!

Monday, October 24, 2016

Science

Finish Energy Levels, Electrons and Covalent Bonding Lab
Quiz on Thursday 10/27/16

Algebra

A Block - Worksheet "Distributive Property" #1-12, #23-31, #37-40

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Distributive Property" #1-46

D Block - Worksheet in class
Copy vocabulary lesson 2 into your notebook
Complete literature review questions

Friday, October 21, 2016

Science

From Chapter 4 (parts of an atom, periodic table, how atoms bond) on Google Classroom, read pages 354-361
In notebook, do 2-column notes on covalent bonding and ionic bonding, giving definitions, requirements, and examples

Algebra

ABC Blocks - pgs 103-104 - ODDS #27-59
                            *Copy the problem
                            *Show work
                            *I will check for double signs

D Block - Test Monday (2.4-2.7)

BRING SIGNED PARENT PREFERENCE FORM TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER
Read "The Dinner Party" page 869
Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 872

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Science

Complete Substances vs. Mixtures Worksheet
In Chemistry textbook Read pages 62-69
Define solution, solvent, solute and precipitate in your Science Notebook

**Please note, Chemistry books are being sent home today.  Please keep Chemistry and The Nature of Matter textbooks at home**
Create flashcards for vocabulary lesson 1 & study for quiz!!

Algebra

ABC Blocks - p. 103  EVENS  #26-48
                     p. 104  EVENS  #50-60
                              **Copy the problem
                              **Show the work
                            *** I will check for double signs

D Block (1) Worksheet "Word Problems 2.6-2.7"
              (2) Test Monday (2.4 - 2.7)

*EVERYONE: BRING PARENT CONFERENCE
PREFERENCE FORM TO HOMEROOM TEACHER

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Science

Complete "Elements, Compounds, or Mixtures?" Worksheets (2 pages, each double-sided)

Social Studies

Homework:
Watch debate(if possible)

Algebra

A Block - 2.5 Practice B #1-7, #13-18, #25-28, #36-37

B&C Blocks - 2.5 Practice C -      ODDS #1-33    AND    #34,35,36,37

D Block - Worksheet "Multiplying and Dividing Integer Word Problems"
                (Test Friday:  2.4-2.7)
Complete analyzing literature page 865 #1-10

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Science

Read pages 25-29 in The Nature of Matter
Complete foldable (4 sheets) for Physical/Chemical Properties/Changes and glue into your notebook.
See Google Classroom for visual of foldable in your notebook.

**Grades for the Matter Test are posted on Aspen.  For those who got <70% on the Matter Test, retakes are available after school until the afternoon of Wednesday 10/19/16.  Retake grades and original grades will be averaged to get a final score.**
Review for test on nouns
Complete analyzing literature page 842 #1-10

Monday, October 17, 2016

Science

In The Nature of Matter, read pages 78-87
Complete 2-sided worksheet
**Grades for the Matter Test are posted on Aspen.  For those who got <70% on the Matter Test, retakes are available after school until the afternoon of Wednesday 10/19/16.  Retake grades and original grades will be averaged to get a final score.**

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Worksheet in class

D Block (1) Distributive Property Worksheet #1-46
              (2) Quiz Tuesday (NO DOUBLE SIGNS)

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
Vocabulary Worksheets 95 and 96

Quiz: Friday
Foldables:Wednesday
If you did not complete grammar review exercises in class complete it tonight
Copy vocabulary lesson 1 into your notebook

Friday, October 14, 2016

Science

Read pages 72-76 in The Nature of Matter
In notebook, using 2-column notes as shown in class, define physical and chemical properties and list types of properties with their meanings
(ex.  solubility- the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent)

Algebra

ABC Blocks - Test Monday (2.1-2.3)

D Block - p. 103  EVENS #26-48
               p. 104  EVENS #50-60
                    **Copy the problem
                    **Show the work
                    **I will check:  NO "DOUBLE" SIGNS!
October/November independent reading book title due Monday

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:

  • Two essential questions on immigration (Blooms)
  • Maps due on Monday
  • Foldables due Wednesday

Algebra

A Block - Worksheet "Tackle" #1-6  AND  #9-20

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Tackle" #1-30

D Block (1) 2.5 Practice C
            (2) "Take Home" Quiz

Science

Study for Matter Test [including phase change homework, vocabulary in notebooks, reading, and matter notes on Google Classroom]
Matter Test on Friday 10/14/16

Study for vocabulary quiz on #41-55
BOOK ANALYSIS DUE TOMORROW!  Bring hard copy to class, and submit to www.turnitin.com by 7:00 A.M.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Algebra

A Block - p. 82 #16-23  AND  #32-44

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

D Block - p. 96 #1-49 (copy problems 16-41)

Science

Read Handout pages 150-153
In Notebook use 2-column notes to define phase changes and give 2 examples
Finish Melting Lab
Matter Test on Friday 10/14/16
Complete analyzing literature for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" on pg 829 #1-10

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Social Studies

Homework:
Election Foldables - Clinton/Trump Biography, due tomorrow (bullet only, must be typed and colorful)
Foldable Projects are due next Wednesday

Science

JogNog Quizzes (2):
Heat Energy and Particle Motion (Terms)
Heat Energy and Particle Motion
Finish Freezing Lab
Copy literary elements #41-55 into your notebook
Book analysis final copy due Friday

Friday, October 7, 2016

Science

Finish phase change worksheets (3) from class, due Tuesday 10/11/16

Social Studies Class

Homework:
Watch Presidential Debate (as much as possible).
Rough draft due Tuesday, please print a hard copy and bring top down web

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Science

3 JogNog Quizzes (all levels please) due 10/7/16:
The Periodic Table; The Periodic Table (Terms); Heat Energy and Movement
Element Project due tomorrow

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Algebra

A Block - 2.2 Practice A #10-19  AND #31-34   (Quiz Friday on 2.2)

B&C Blocks  - 2.2 Practice C #1-34  (Quiz Friday on 2.2)

D Block - Test Tomorrow (2.1-2.3)

Science

Reading p.144-149 (Handout from class)
In Notebook define the following (due Thursday 10/6/16):
Melting, Melting point, Condensation, Sublimation, Evaporation, Heat, Temperature and the Rule of Conduction
Element Project due Friday 10/7/16

Social Studies

Study for test.
Review: crossword puzzle, study guide, graphic organizers, vocab and reading notes

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Finish reading independent novel and bring novel and notes to class

Mrs. Volpe's Social Studies Class

Homework:
1. Study for test (Thursday)
2. Watch some of the debate (if you can)

Science

Periodic Table Worksheet due Wednesday 10/5/16
Periodic Table Quiz on Wednesday 10/5/16 (very similar to the homeworks we have been doing)
Element Project due on Friday 10/7/16

8C Algebra

A Block - pgs 75-76 #12-28  AND  #43-50 (copy the problems)
  [You do not have to use a number line]

B&C Blocks - pgs 75-76  -EVENS-  #12-50 (copy the problems)
  [You do not have to use a number line]

D Block - Worksheet "Tackle . . ."
  (TEST THURSDAY 2.1-2.3)

Monday, October 3, 2016