Friday, December 21, 2018

Science

No Homework-- Enjoy your break!


Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Social Studies

Quiz tomorrow- Chapter 14-3

Science

Liquid Density Stack Lab Report (Google Slides-- submit on Google Classroom) due on Friday 12/21/18

Density Quiz on Friday 12/21/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

ROT chapter 12 due tomorrow

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Science

Liquid Density Stack Lab Report (Google Slides-- submit on Google Classroom) due on Friday 12/21/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

Study for test tomorrow on verbs
Bring ROT to class

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Social Studies

Vocabulary Homework Quiz Friday

Science

Density Calculation Worksheet (2-sided)
*Even #s only*

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

Complete verb review exercises (test on Thursday)
ROT chapter 11 due tomorrow

Monday, December 17, 2018

Science

Density Calculation Worksheet (2-sided)
*Odd #s only*

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

ROT chapter 11 due Wednesday

Friday, December 14, 2018

Science

Liquid Density Homework: Please bring in for Monday’s class (12/17/18) about 8 fluid ounces of a liquid in a sealed container (possibly an empty plastic water bottle?)

The liquid has to be:

  • Nothing Toxic (No Bleach or Ammonia)
  • Nothing Flammable (Lighter Fluid)
  • Nothing Carbonated
  • ****Nothing Nut or Peanut Related******
  • ****Nothing Egg-Related******


Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Science

Finish the Density- Sink or Float for Solids Lab if you didn't finish it in class

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

ROT chapter 9 due tomorrow
Study for vocabulary quiz on ROT ch7-9 #11-20

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

social studies

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz :Friday Maps: due on Monday

Science

The Role of Atomic Mass in Density Worksheet (2-sided)
Finish the Density of Water Lab if you didn't finish it in class

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

ROT chapter 9 due Friday

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Math

A Block - Complete the worksheets handed out in class                                     

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 153-154 #7-12 (rise over run)
                                                                 #13-18 (graph paper)
                                                                 #19-24

D Block - Worksheet 4.6 Practice C #1-32
                        (graph paper for #7-18 AND #25-28)
           

ELA

ROT chapter 8 due tomorrow

Monday, December 10, 2018

Science

**Chemistry Test scheduled for Tuesday 12/11/18; Study guide handed out on Thursday**
Study for Chemistry Test-- Use Quizlet, Top-Down Webs, Notes, Study Guide, Resources on Google Classroom

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Slope Formula" Sheet 1  #1-8

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Slope Formula" (BOTH SIDES)

D Block - Textbook pgs 170-171 #1-24 (graph paper for #17-24)

ELA

Copy ROT chapters 7-9 vocabulary #11-20 into your vocabulary notebook (quiz Friday)
ROT chapter 8 due Wednesday

Friday, December 7, 2018

ELA

Complete classwork

Science

**Chemistry Test scheduled for Tuesday 12/11/18; Study guide handed out on Thursday**

Take it Further Worksheet-  Does Temperature Affect Dissolving?

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

All Blocks - No Homework

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Social Studies

Homework: Section Review page 490;1-7 Numbers 4,5,and 6 are two paragraphs in journal Quiz:Tomorrow on 14-1

ELA

ROT chapter 7 due tomorrow

Science

**Chemistry Test scheduled for Tuesday 12/11/18; Study guide handed out today**
No homework tonight

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

ALL BLOCKS - STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

No homework tonight (remember to bring ROT novel to class tomorrow)

Science

Finish Saturated Solutions Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

A Block - Textbook p 191 #1-6

B&C Blocks - Textbook p 191 #1-6

D Block - Worksheet 4.3 Practice B

     All Blocks will have a test this Friday

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Worksheet "Review for 4.1-4.3"

D Block (1) Textbook p 162 #1-8
               (2) Worksheet #1-9 (of EACH Practice A & B)

All Blocks will have a test this Friday

ELA

Review for tomorrow's test on ROT chapters 1-6

Science

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Crossword

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Monday, December 3, 2018

ELA

Copy ROT ch7-9 vocabulary #1-10 into vocabulary notebook (quiz Friday)
Complete ROT chapter 1-6 review questions (test on Wednesday)

Science

No Homework--unless you missed class
Homework for those who missed class:  In Chemistry, read pp.64-65 "What is a Solution?" and redo your Matter top-down web [Pure Substance/Mixtures] with examples, focusing on types of solutions, in your Physical Science Notebook

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

A Block - Worksheet #17-19 AND #26-28 (math notebook)
                                  #44-49 (graph paper)

B&C Blocks - Worksheet #17-34 (math notebook)
                                  #44-51 (graph paper)

D Block - Textbook pgs 156-157 #1-12

Friday, November 30, 2018

Science

No Homework

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

ELA

Begin reviewing ROT chapters 1-6 (catch up on reading if you have fallen behind)
Test Wednesday on chapters 1-6

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Science

Mixtures Review Worksheet (2-sided)
*Quiz Friday 11/30/18 on Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures*  [Review top down web and homework]

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 146-147 #5-8  AND  #13-17  AND  #20

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 146-147 #5-8  AND  #13-18  AND  #24-26

D Block (1) Worksheet 4.4 Practice C (graph paper for #7-18)
              (2) Quiz Friday on SLOPE

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Social studies

Quiz on chapter 12 section 4 tomorrow. Bring in Box tops.

Science

  • Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Worksheet (2-sided)
Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 12/11/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Environment
  • Evolution and Genetic Variation
  • Eclipses
  • Galaxies
  • Mixtures and Pure Substances

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 146-147 #3-4  AND  #9-12  AND #19

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 146-147 #1-4  AND  #9-12  AND  #19-23 (Graph Paper)

D Block - Textbook pgs 153-154  #7-12 (rise over run)
                                                      #13-18 (graph paper)
                                                      #19-25

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for ROT ch4-6 #11-20 vocabulary (quiz Friday)

Monday, November 26, 2018

Science


  • Finish Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Top-Down Web (from class)
  • Chemistry Worksheet: Matter #1


Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Tuesday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

Math

ABC Blocks - Worksheet "4.1 Practice A"   (Scatterplots)

D Block - Worksheet "Find the Slope"

ELA

Copy ROT chapters 4-6 vocabulary #11-20 into your notebook (quiz Friday)
ROT chapter 5 due tomorrow

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Science

No Homework-- Happy Thanksgiving!

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

ELA

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Science

No Homework

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

Math

ALL BLOCKS - NO HOMEWORK
No homework tonight!  Enjoy

Monday, November 19, 2018

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary 12-4

Science

Chemical vs. Physical Reactions Worksheet (2-sided);  To access BrainPop video on "Property Changes"
Username: marshallsimonds
Password: student
*Quiz on Physical and Chemical Properties/Changes on Tuesday 11/20/18*

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

ELA

Study for tomorrow's test on nouns
Bring ROT novel to class

Math

ABC Blocks - Study for Chapter 3 test tomorrow

D Block - Study for test tomorrow

Friday, November 16, 2018

Science

In Chemistry textbook, Read pp. 36-45 "Chemical Formulas and Equations"; 2-column notes on vocabulary (include definitions and examples) due Monday 11/19/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

ELA

Complete noun review exercises (test Tuesday)

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 130-131 #6-12 AND #15
                        [Chapter 3 Test Tuesday]

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 130-131 #6-12 AND #14-17
                        [Chapter 3 Test Tuesday]

D Block - Worksheet 4.3 Practice B #1-30  [graph paper . . . DRAW your own graphs for #13-15]
                        [Test Tuesday]


                BRING IN THOSE BOXTOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Science

In Chemistry textbook, Read pp. 36-45 "Chemical Formulas and Equations"; 2-column notes on vocabulary (include definitions and examples) due Monday 11/19/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

Social Studies

Homework: Section Review page 429; 1-6 Number 6 is two paragraphs in journal. Journals will be collected on Monday, Journal Entries: 1. Pg. 378, #6 2. Pg. 394, # 7 3. Pg. 415, #5 4. Pg. 415, #6 5. Pg. 415, # 7 6. Pg. 429, # 6

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 124-125 #16-17 AND #22-23 AND #27-28 AND #34-36

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 124-125 #16-28 AND #31-32

D Block - Textbook pgs 146-147 #5-8 AND #13-18 AND #24-26

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for ROT ch4-6 #1-10 vocabulary
Study for quiz!

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Social Studies

Study for Quiz.

Science

Finish "What is a Chemical Reaction?" Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

ELA

ROT chapter 4 due tomorrow

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 123-124 #1-2 AND #4-9 AND #12-14

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 123-124 #1-14 (math notebook)

D Block - Textbook pgs 146-147 #1-4 AND #9-12 AND #19-23   [graph paper]

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet 3.2 Practice B #1-8  AND  #10

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 3.2 Practice B #1-10

D Block - Worksheet 4.1 Practice C (math notebook)

Social Studies

Homework: Review Vocabulary and PowerPoint notes Quiz: Thursday

Science

In Nature of Matter textbook, read pp.78-87 Physical and Chemical Changes
2-Column Notes as shown in class making sure to have multiple examples for each vocabulary word, as well as definitions; Make sure to define Law of Conservation of Mass (class time given to this today)

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/27/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Evolution and Anatomy
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes
  • Earth's Surface Natural Changes-TERMS
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Parts of a Structure

ELA

Copy ROT chapters 4-6 vocabulary into your vocabulary notebook (quiz Friday)
ROT chapter 4 due Thursday

Friday, November 9, 2018

Science

In Nature of Matter textbook, read pp.72-76 Physical and Chemical Properties
2-Column Notes as shown in class making sure to have multiple examples for each vocabulary word, as well as definitions

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/13/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Chromosomes
  • Earth's Movement
  • Earth's Movement-TERMS
  • The Periodic Table
  • The Engineering Design Process

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 114-115 #4-7 AND #9-10 AND #12-14

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 114-115 #4-14 AND #17

D Block - No Homework

ELA

Have a nice long weekend!!!

Thursday, November 8, 2018

ELA

ROT chapter 3 due tomorrow
Create quizlet/flashcards for ROT ch1-3 #11-20 and study for quiz

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 108-109 #18-23 AND #27-28

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 108-109 #18-28

D Block - Study for Chapter 3 Test tomorrow

Social Studies

Social Studies Homework: Graphic organizer Quiz-Wednesday chapter 12-3

Science

No homework

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/13/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Chromosomes
  • Earth's Movement
  • Earth's Movement-TERMS
  • The Periodic Table
  • The Engineering Design Process

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Science

No homework

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/13/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Chromosomes
  • Earth's Movement
  • Earth's Movement-TERMS
  • The Periodic Table
  • The Engineering Design Process

Math

ABC Blocks - Textbook pgs 107-108 #3-9 AND #15-17

D Block - Textbook pgs 130-131 #6-12 AND #14-18
                         [Chapter 3 Test Friday 11-9-18]

ELA

ROT chapter 3 due Friday
Vocabulary quiz Friday on ROT ch 1-3 #1-20

Friday, November 2, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - No Homework

D Block - Textbook pgs 124-125 #16-29  AND  #31-32

Science

In Chemistry textbook, read pp. 16-24 "How Elements Bond"; 2-Column notes on vocabulary in physical science notebook.  Include definitions, diagrams, effects of bonds, and examples

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/13/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Chromosomes
  • Earth's Movement
  • Earth's Movement-TERMS
  • The Periodic Table
  • The Engineering Design Process

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Study for Chapter 2 test tomorrow

D Block (1) Textbook pgs 123-124 #1-14
              (2) Quiz tomorrow (3.1-3.2)

Science

Finish Energy Levels, Electrons and Covalent Bonding Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/13/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade
  • Chromosomes
  • Earth's Movement
  • Earth's Movement-TERMS
  • The Periodic Table
  • The Engineering Design Process

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Science

Element Project; Due on Wednesday 10/31/18; Class time given to project on Friday 10/26/18;  Rubric and Directions/Model on Google Classroom

Quiz tomorrow 10/31/18 on: Atomic structure (parts, locations and charges of subatomic particles), Atomic models/scientists/discoveries (study timeline in Physical Science notebook), Using the Periodic Table

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 11/13/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Chromosomes
  • Earth's Movement
  • Earth's Movement-TERMS
  • The Periodic Table
  • The Engineering Design Process


ELA

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry chapter 1 due on Friday

Math

A Block (1)Textbook p 88 #20 AND #22-25 AND #28
                      (graph paper for #23-25)
               (2) Quiz Tomorrow (Transformations)
               (3) Chapter 2 Test Friday

B&C Blocks (1) Textbook p 88 #20-21 AND #23-28
                           (graph paper for #23-25)
                     (2) Quiz Tomorrow (Transformations)
                     (3) Chapter 2 Test Friday

D Block - Textbook pgs 108-109 #18-30

Monday, October 29, 2018

Math

A Block  - Textbook p 87 #4-5  AND  #7-14  AND  #16
                          (graph paper for #4,5,13,14)

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 87-88  #2-14  AND  #16, 18, 22
                           (graph paper for # 4, 5, 13, 14, 16, 18)

D Block - Textbook pgs 107-108 #3-17


Friday, October 26, 2018

Homeroom B14

Bring signed "Parent Confirmation Forms" MONDAY!!

Math

A Block - Textbook p 80 #4-5  AND  #8-11

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 80-81  AND  #4-13

        [Chapter 2 Test next week for ABC Blocks]

D Block - No Homework (Test Today)

ELA

Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Homeroom B14

Bring signed "Parent Confirmation Forms" TOMORROW

Picture Retake Day is Friday October 26 7:45 a.m. after homeroom

Science

Element Project introduced today; Due on Wednesday 10/31/18; Class time given to project on Friday 10/26/18;  Rubric and Directions/Model on Google Classroom

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

ELA

Study for tomorrow's literature test

Math

A Block - Textbook p 74 #4-11 (graph paper for #6-7)

B&C Blocks - Textbook p 74 #4-14 (graph paper for #6-7)

       -- Chapter 2 Test next week for ABC Blocks --

D Block - Study for Chapter 2 test tomorrow

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Social Studies

Homework: Graphic organizer Turn in Parent Conference Confirmation sheets. Quiz: Friday

ELA

Study for vocabulary quiz on lesson 2
Complete literature review questions (test Friday)

Math

A Block - Worksheet 2.4 Practice A #1-8   (use graph paper for #3-6)

B&C Blocks - Worksheet (both sides) 2.4 Practice A #1-8   (use graph paper for #3-6)
                                                        2.4 Practice B #1-8   (use graph paper for #3-6)

D Block - Textbook p 88 #20-28  (use graph paper for #23-26)
                       [Chapter 2 Test Friday]

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary Parent Conference Forms Teen Light Form Quiz:Friday-Chapter 12-2

Science

In Nature of Matter, Read pp.18-23 The Simplest Matter; 2-Column Notes on Vocabulary (include Periodic Table) in Physical Science Notebook  due Wednesday 10/24

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 65-66 #7-12  AND  #14, 16,, 18, 19, 20   [Graph Paper]

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 65-66 #2-21   [Graph Paper]

D Block - Textbook p 87 #4-18   [Graph Paper]
                       (Chapter 2 Test Friday)

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for vocabulary lesson 2 (quiz Thursday)

Monday, October 22, 2018

Homework: Vocabulary

Conference forms must be signed and returned by tomorrow. 
Thank you,
Mrs. Volpe

Science

In Nature of Matter, Read pp.18-23 The Simplest Matter; 2-Column Notes on Vocabulary (include Periodic Table) in Physical Science Notebook  due Wednesday 10/24

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

Math

ABC Blocks - "Take Home" Quiz (reflections and transformations)

D Block - Worksheet - 2.6 Practice B #1-6 (in math notebook)
                             AND  Textbook p 81 #5

ELA

Copy vocabulary lesson 2 into your notebook (quiz Thursday on just lesson 2)

Friday, October 19, 2018

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 58-59 #4-24  (graph paper for #10-17)

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 58-59 #4-28  (graph paper for #10-17)

D Block - Textbook pgs 80-81 #1-14

     RETURN Parent Conference "Preference" Forms ASAP

Social Studies

Turn in Parent Conference Forms on Monday!

Science

Finish Protons, Neutrons and Electrons Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Textbook pgs 52-53 #4-13 AND #19-21 (graph paper)

D Block - Textbook pg 74 #4-18 (graph paper)

RETURN Parent Conference "Preference" Forms ASAP

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for vocabulary lesson 1 & study for tomorrow's quiz

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

ELA

Remember to attach the top down web and rough draft behind the final copy

Math

ABC Blocks - Textbook pgs 46-47 #4-9, 11-12,  AND  #15

D Block - Worksheet (both sides)  *2.4 Practice B  and  *2.4 Puzzle Time

   RETURN Parent Conference "Preference" Forms ASAP

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Conference Preference Form Handed out today
Please return form by Friday, October 26th

Science

**Matter Test scheduled for Thursday 10/18/18**
Read pp.6-17 in Nature of Matter, Models of the Atom; Foldable Notes (directions on p. 7) are due Friday 10/19

Matter Test Study Guide handed out on Tuesday 10/16/18


Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

ELA

Final copy of independent reading essay due tomorrow, typed and printed

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Social Studies

Homework:
Sorting Cards (15)

Quiz on Thursday

Math

ABC Blocks - No homework (test today)

D Block - Textbook pgs 65-66 #2-21   (graph paper)

Science

Read pp.6-17 in Nature of Matter, Models of the Atom; Foldable Notes (directions on p. 7) are due Friday 10/19

Extra Help for Matter Test on Tuesday 10/16 after school (late buses available)
Matter Test Study Guide handed out todaty
**Matter Test scheduled for Thursday 10/18/18**

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

ELA

Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 809.  Answer in complete sentences

Monday, October 15, 2018

Science

Study for Phase Change Quiz 10/16/18
Extra Help for Matter Test on Tuesday 10/16 after school (late buses available)
**Matter Test scheduled for Thursday 10/18/18**

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/29/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Changes in Ecosystems
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Melting and Boiling Point
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion- TERMS
  • Communication Technologies and Systems

Math

ABC Blocks - Study for Chapter 1 Test tomorrow

D Block - Reflections & Translations Take Home Quiz

BRING SIGNED MID TERM REPORT TO HR TEACHER

ELA

Copy vocabulary lesson 1 into your vocabulary notebook (quiz Friday)

Friday, October 12, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Worksheet "Solve for ... variable"

D Block - Text pgs 58-59 #1-28 (graph paper)

Science

Frayer Blocks in Physical Science Notebook: Vaporization, Sublimation, Deposition

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

ELA

Independent novel must be read by Monday!  Please bring the novel to class because you will need it to draft your essay.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Social Studies

Homework:Vocabulary

If you did not finish Section Review 1-7, please finish by Monday.

Quiz on Tuesday

Math

A Block - Worksheet 3.4 Practice A #10-17  AND  #23   (TEST TUESDAY)
    **BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 3.4 Practice A #10-23   (TEST TUESDAY)
    **BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

D Block - Text pgs 52-53 #1-13  AND #16-21  (graph paper)

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for literary elements #41-55
Study for quiz on #41-55

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 24 #18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29     AND     p. 23 #17
     **BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

B&C Blocks - Textbook pg 24 #18-29  AND  p23  #17
     **BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

D Block - Textbook pgs 46-47 #1-15  AND #20

Science

Frayer Blocks in Physical Science Notebook: Freezing, Condensation, Melting

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

ELA

Complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 842.  Answer in complete sentences

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet Practice 1.3 #1-5  AND  #11-15

B&C Blocks - Worksheet Practice 1.3 #1-15

D Block - No homework

Science

Finish Change of State- Condensation Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

ELA

Study for tomorrow's grammar test!
Copy literary elements #41-55 into notebook (quiz Friday on #41-55)

Friday, October 5, 2018

Science

No Homework- enjoy your long weekend!

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

Math

A Block - Textbook p 23 #6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13  AND  TRY #33
        **BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

B&C Blocks - Textbook p 23 #6-14  AND  #16  AND  #33
        **BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

D Block - Study for Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday

       LINK FOR EXTRA REVIEW --
       https://www.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/ipe_cc2/grade%208/extra_help/01/tp_01_ct.htm

ELA

Enjoy the long weekend!!  Get outside and enjoy the fall weather!!

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Social Studies

Study for chapter 11 test.

Science

Finish Changing States- Evaporation Lab

In The Nature of Matter, read pp. 45-55 "Changes of State"
2-Column Notes on Vocabulary in Physical Science Notebook due Friday 10/5/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

ELA

Study for vocabulary quiz on literary elements #21-40

Math

A Block - Worksheet 1.2 Practice A #1-9
 [in math notebook / copy the problems]
**BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 1.2 Practice B #1-7  AND  #10-11
 [in math notebook / copy the problems]
**BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

D Block - Worksheet 1.4 Practice B
           (TEST Tuesday)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Math

A Block - Textbook p. 14 #1,3,4,6,7,8,9,13,15          
                 [in math notebook / copy the problems]
**BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

B&C Blocks - Textbook p. 14 #1, 3, 4   # 6 through 9,   #13 through 16
                [in math notebook / copy the problems]
**BRING SIGNED FORM ABOUT TEXTBOOKS

D Block - Textbook pgs 30-31 #3, #5 through 19  AND  #21-a
                [in math notebook / copy the problems]

Science

Finish Heat, Temperature and Conduction Lab

In The Nature of Matter, read pp. 45-55 "Changes of State"
2-Column Notes on Vocabulary in Physical Science Notebook due Friday 10/5/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for literary elements #31-40 (quiz Friday on #21-40)

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Social Studies

Finish Crossword Puzzle

Test on chapter 11 this Friday.

Math

A Block - Textbook pgs 7-8 #7-12  AND  #18-23  [math notebook - copy the problems]

B&C Blocks - Textbook pgs 7-9 EVENS #2-28    [math notebook - copy the problems]

D Block - Textbook pgs 24-25 #18-29,  #33-34,  #40-42

Science

What is Between Particles of Matter? Worksheet

In The Nature of Matter, read pp. 45-55 "Changes of State"
2-Column Notes on Vocabulary in Physical Science Notebook due Friday 10/5/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

ELA

Continue reading independent novel and taking notes

Monday, October 1, 2018

Science

In The Nature of Matter, read pp. 45-55 "Changes of State"
2-Column Notes on Vocabulary in Physical Science Notebook due Friday 10/5/18

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/15/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Bioengineered Products- Food
  • Bioengineered Products- Fuel
  • Earth's Crustal Plates
  • Cell Functions
  • Heat, Energy and Particle Motion

Math

ABC Blocks - worksheet to do in class

D Block - Textbook p 23 #1-2  AND  #6-17 (math notebook)

  BRING SIGNED FORMS ABOUT TEXTBOOKS & JOURNALS

Friday, September 28, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Study for test on Monday [INTEGERS REVIEW] (add, subtract, multiply, divide positive & negative integers), word problems, distributive property
                                                         
D Block (1) Worksheet 1.2 Practice B (in math notebook)
               (2) Quiz Monday (1.1-1.2)

 *****************BRING SIGNED FORMS ABOUT TEXTBOOKS & JOURNALS*****************

Science

States of Matter Crossword
Study for Solids, Liquids and Gases Quiz on Monday (go over labs)

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

ELA

Continue reading independent novel and taking notes

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Social Studies

Finish Section Review 1-7
# 7 in journal and two paragraphs

Study for tomorrow's quiz

Turn in past due assignments

Math

A Block (1) Worksheet - Distributive Property #1-6 AND #23-30
              (2) TEST MONDAY (Integers Review)

B&C Blocks (1) Worksheet - Distributive Property #1-10 AND #23-36
                    (2) TEST MONDAY (Integers Review)

D Block (1) Text p. 14 #1-16
            (2) BRING SIGNED FORMS (ABOUT TEXTBOOKS)

Science

Finish Air, It's Really There Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

ELA

Review for tomorrow's literature unit 1 test
BRING INDEPENDENT NOVEL TO CLASS!!!

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Science

Finish The Ups and Downs of Thermometers Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

ELA

Complete literature unit 1 review (test Friday)
Study for vocabulary quiz on literary elements #21-30 (quiz tomorrow)

Math

A Block  (1) Worksheet "Distributive Property Practice" #1-18
               (2) Quiz tomorrow (Dist Prop)

B&C Blocks  (1) Worksheet "Distributive Property Practice" #1-20
                       (2) Quiz tomorrow (Dist Prop)

D Block - Text pgs 7-8 (ODDS #1-37)
                             BRING SIGNED FORMS ABOUT TEXTBOOKS & JOURNALS

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Extra Examples" #1-5,  7-9,  12-15,  20-22  [copy each problem]

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Extra Examples" #1-22
            [copy each problem except word problems]

D Block - Textbook pgs 7-8 EVENS #2-32
            BRING SIGNED FORMS ABOUT TEXTBOOKS & JOURNALS

**IF YOU WERE ABSENT TODAY, CHECK YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL FOR A COPY OF THE HOMEWORK WORKSHEET

Science

Finish Molecules in Motion Lab
Metric/Measurement Quiz Corrections due on Wednesday 9/26/18 (optional)

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

ELA

Continue reading independent novel and taking notes

Monday, September 24, 2018

Social Studies

Homework-Vocabulary

Maps due Wednesday
Quiz- Friday

Say It In Arabic was due last Friday.

Science

Finish Molecules Matter Lab

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

Math

A Block - Worksheet --- p. 103 EVENS #28-42
                                       p. 104 EVENS #50-60
                                       copy the problems  AND  show the work

B&C Blocks - Worksheet --- p. 103 EVENS #26-48
                                       p. 104 EVENS #50-60
                                       copy the problems  AND  show the work

D Block - Worksheet (in class after test)

**IF YOU WERE ABSENT TODAY, CHECK YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL FOR A COPY OF THE HOMEWORK WORKSHEET

ELA

Copy literary elements #21-30 into vocabulary notebook (quiz Thursday on #21-30)
Literature test Friday on literature unit 1

Friday, September 21, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet - Multiply & Divide Positive & Negative Numbers    #1-10  AND  #21-30

B&C Blocks - Worksheet - Multiply & Divide Positive & Negative Numbers  #1-36

D Block - Study for Test Monday (add, subtract, multiply, divide integers AND distributive property
                                                 

Science

In Nature of Matter textbook, read pp.40-44 "Matter"
Take 2-Column Notes in Physical Science Notebook on vocabulary on p.40
Include particle diagrams for 3 states of matter



Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

ELA

Read "The Medicine Bag" page 77

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Social Studies

Say It In Arabic due Wednesday

Homework- Study for tomorrows quiz.

Math

A Block - Worksheet - 2.7 Practice A #1-6, #13-15, #22-23 AND #32    [copy the problem]

B&C Blocks - Worksheet - Practice B - odds #1-29 AND #30, 31, 32, 33     [copy the problem]

D Block (1) Worksheet - Distributive Property (both sides)   [OK to write on the sheet]
               (2) Turn in quiz
               (3) Test Monday

Science

No Homework

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

ELA

Create quizlet/flashcards for literary elements #11-20
Study for vocabulary quiz on literary elements #1-20

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet 2.5 Practice B #2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 26
                                           [COPY EACH PROBLEM FOR CREDIT]

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 2.5 Practice B - EVENS #2-32  AND  #35-36
                                           [COPY EACH PROBLEM FOR CREDIT]

D Block - Worksheet (p. 103 - EVENS #26-48)  AND  (p. 104 - EVENS #50-60)
                                           NO DOUBLE SIGNS!!

ELA

Read "Mother and Daughter" page 61

Science

Study for Measurement/Tools Quiz:  Notes, Homeworks

Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary both sides

Quiz: Friday- Chapter 11 section 2

Math

A Block - Worksheet - 2.5 Practice A #1-15   [copy each problem for credit]

B&C Blocks - Worksheet - 2.5 Practice A #1-21 AND #25-27    [copy each problem for credit]

D Block - Worksheet - 2.7 Practice B - odds #1-29  -AND-  #30, 31, 32, 33

Science

Calculating Volume Worksheet [Note:  Those celebrating a religious holiday are excused from this homework]


Long-Term Assignment:
JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density
Read "Golden Glass" on page 50 and complete analyzing literature #1-10 on page 56

Monday, September 17, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Tackle These Problems" #1-15    [in math notebook]

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Tackle These Problems" #1-30    [in math notebook]

D Block - Worksheet - 2.5 Practice C - EVENS #2-32  AND  #34, 35, 36, 37  [in math ntbk]

Science

Triple Beam Balance Worksheet (2-sided)

Long-Term Assignment:
5 JogNog Quizzes due Monday 10/1/18 [2 weeks]
Quiz Grade

  • Adaptive and Assistive Devices- Bioengineering
  • Biological Evolution
  • Earth- Mapping
  • Volume and Mass- Tools of Measurement
  • Volume, Mass, and Density


ELA

Copy literary elements #11-20 into vocabulary notebook (quiz Friday on #1-20)

Friday, September 14, 2018

Math

A Block - (1) Review Sheet #1-15
               (2) Quiz Monday (adding & subtracting integers)

B&C Blocks -  (1) Review Sheet #1-15
                      (2) Quiz Monday (adding & subtracting integers)

D Block - Review Sheet #1-33

Science

No Homework

ELA

Read "My Two Dads" on page 18
Independent novel title due on Monday

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet (both sides)
                         (1) Skills Review #7-18
                         (2) Integer Word Problems #1, 3, 7
                    (QUIZ MONDAY)


B&C Blocks - Worksheet (both sides)
                         (1) Skills Review
                         (2) Integer Word Problems
                       (QUIZ MONDAY)

D Block - Worksheet (both sides)
                         (1) Skills Review
                         (2) Integer Word Problems
 

Science

Measuring Liquid Volume Worksheet

Long-Term Assignment: 

Scientific Summer due on Friday 9/14/18

ELA

Create quizlet for literary elements #1-10 and study for tomorrow's quiz

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Science

Estimating Metric Distance/Length Worksheet (2-sided)

Long-Term Assignment: 

Scientific Summer due on Friday 9/14/18

Social Studies

Page 378;1-5 Section Review

Quiz: Friday Section 1, Chapter 11

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Addition of Integers" #1-20

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Addition of Integers" #1-48

D Block - Worksheet "Addition of Integers" #1-48

ELA

Using the five elements of a short story and two column notes, summarize "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" in your literature notebook

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet 2.2 Practice A  -EVENS- # 10-24
                                                                AND  #31-32
          COPY EACH PROBLEM

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 2.2 Practice A   # 10-24
                                                                AND  #31-32
          COPY EACH PROBLEM

D Block - Worksheet 2.2 Practice B #10-30
         COPY EACH PROBLEM

Social Studies

Homework: Vocabulary

Due: Hero Essay-Wednesday
        Binder Cover -Thursday
Quiz: Friday Chapter 11 section 1

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

Monday, September 10, 2018

Math

A Block (1) Worksheet - Study #1-5
                                        Do #6,7,8,10,14,15
               (2) Quiz tomorrow (Fractions)

BCD Blocks  (1) Worksheet - Study #1-5
                                                Do #6-17 AND #21-22
                        (2) Quiz tomorrow (Fractions)

Science

No Homework

Long-Term Assignment: 

Scientific Summer due on Friday 9/14/18

Social Studies


We are off to a great start. The students are working diligently on their class assignments.  This week we will be learning about Islamic Empires and how Islam spread throughout the Middle East.

Homework:

Wednesday: Hero Essay Due
Thursday: Portfolio Cover Due
Students were given time in class to work on these assignments. If they did not complete them in class they will have to complete them at home.

Friday: Quiz on chapter 11 section 1

ELA

Copy common literary elements #1-10 into vocabulary notebook (quiz on Friday)

Friday, September 7, 2018

Social Studies

Welcome Back.
We are off to a great start!

Due Wednesday: 3 Paragraph essay on your hero.
Due Thursday: Binder Covers


Math

ALL BLOCKS - Complete your Math Autobiography
                                        * I will collect them on Monday.
                                        * Also bring Review Packet on Monday.

ELA

Summer reading quiz & response Monday
Next week we will begin the first literature unit and begin discussing the 5 elements of a short story

Science

No Homework

Long-Term Assignment: 

Scientific Summer due on Friday 9/14/18

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Math

A Block - Review Packet # 4 - 7
                                         # 9 abcd
                                        #10 abcd
                                        #11 abcd
                                        #12 ab
                                        #13 ab
                                        #14 ab

BCD Blocks - Review Packet # 4 - 7
                                                # 9 abcd
                                               #10 abcd
                                               # 11 abcd
                                               #12 (all)
                                               #13 (all)
                                               #14 abd

We will look at this Review Packet on Monday

Science

Common Benchmark Worksheet

Long-Term Assignment: 

Scientific Summer due on Friday 9/14/18

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet #6-9, #6-9, #6-9

B&C Blocks - circled numbers only

D Block - circles numbers only

            HW should be done in Math Notebook (spiral)

Science

Complete Student Survey (2-sided)
Review your summer reading

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Please sign and return forms to homeroom and ELA letter

Science

Read and bring back signed Student Expectation Sheet for Physical Science

Monday, June 18, 2018

Homework:
Vocabulary- The American Revolution

Textbooks- Turn in tomorrow

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Find the Slope"
B&C Blocks - Worksheet 12.2 Practice B #1-23 AND #30-32
D Block - Worksheet pgs 514-515 EVENS #10-52

MATH TEXTBOOK DUE NOW  (or $80 replacement fee)

Friday, June 15, 2018

Science

Bring in 3 textbooks by Monday :  The Nature of Matter; Chemistry; and Motion, Forces and Energy

Math

A Block - Worksheet 1.3 Practice B #1-19
B&C Blocks - Worksheet p 719 #18-32 AND #40, 41, 43
D Block - Worksheet (in class)

MATH TEXTBOOK DUE NOW  (or $80 replacement fee)

ELA

Bring literature book to class

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet 9.2 Practice A #9-20
B&C Blocks - Worksheet 9.2 Practice B #1-8 AND #10-32
D Block - Study for test tomorrow (Quadratics - Part 2)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATH TEXTBOOK DUE NOW  (or $80 replacement fee)

Science

Finish and Print Pressure Laws Poster

ELA

Study for tomorrow's test on Fahrenheit 451 parts 1, 2, and 3
BRING #2 PENCIL

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet pgs 514-515 #10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 34, 36, 43, 44
B&C Blocks - Worksheet pgs 514-515 EVENS #10-52
D Block - Worksheet 9.6 Practice B #15-20


MATH TEXTBOOK DUE NOW  (or $80 replacement fee)

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 review questions due Thursday, test Friday

Monday, June 11, 2018

A Block - Worksheet p 508 EVENS #54-68
B&C Blocks - Worksheet p 508 #54-68
D Block - Worksheet p 537 #77-83

MATH TEXTBOOK DUE NOW  (or $80 replacement fee)

Science

No Homework

If not finished in class, finish reading pp.66-73 in Motion, Force & Energy, "Pressure"
Take 2-column notes in your Physical Science Notebook

ELA

Complete Fahrenheit 451 character chart (at least one quote for EACH character)

Friday, June 8, 2018

Science

No Homework

Math

A Block - Worksheet - pgs 507-508 #31-44
B&C Blocks - Worksheet - pgs 507-508 #31-47
D Block - Worksheet - p. 544 #1-20

      RETURN MATH TEXTBOOK (or bring $80 to replace the book)

ELA

Complete Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 147-158

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Science

No homework

Math

ABC Blocks - Worksheet following test
D Block - 9.5 Practice B #1-18 AND #21-22

Bring in: Canobie Lake Money ($30.00) and Permission Slip

      REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
          BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 147-158 and two column notes due tomorrow
Study for vocabulary quiz on Fahrenheit 451 list 3 #11-20

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

ELA

COMPLETE Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 130-147 IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE IT DURING CLASS TIME

Math

ABC Blocks (1) Study for test tomorrow (FOIL and FACTORING)
                   (2) Bring BIG IDEAS MATH textbook to turn in

D Block - Bring BIG IDEAS MATH textbook to turn in

Bring in: Canobie Lake Money ($30.00) and Permission Slip

      REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
          BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

Science

**Study for Force and Motion Test on Thursday 6/7/18**
Study Guide given out on Monday

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 147-158 and two column notes due Friday
Vocabulary quiz Friday on Fahrenheit 451 list 3 #11-20

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Social Studies

Homework:
Finish Crossword Puzzle

Quiz: Friday-Chapter 17-4
Test: Monday-Chapter 17

Bring in: Canobie Lake Money ($30.00) and Permission Slip

Science

Create Your Own Quiz for Force and Motion Test:  1rst page questions; 2nd page answers

Math

A Block - Worksheet 10.6 Practice B #1-7 AND #9
B&C Blocks - Worksheet 10.6 Practice B #1-10 AND #12
D Block - Study for Quadratics Test

       REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
          BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 130-147 and two column notes due tomorrow
Vocabulary quiz Friday on Fahrenheit 451 list 3 #11-20

Monday, June 4, 2018

Science

In Motion, Force & Energy textbook, p.62, do Standardized Test Questions #1-8 in Physical Science Notebook

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Why Is It Better" (first two columns)
B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Why Is It Better" (all)
D Block - Worksheet p. 529 #21-31

     ($30 FOR CANOBIE LAKE DUE BY FRIDAY JUNE 8th)


         REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
          BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

ELA

Review for tomorrow's grammar test (bring a pencil)
Fahrenheit 451 pages 130-147 and two column notes due Wednesday

Friday, June 1, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Decipher" #1-2, #4-9, #13-15
B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Decipher" (all)
D Block - 9.3 Practice A #34
               9.3 Practice B #13-15, #17-19, #25, #27, #28

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         REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
          BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

Science

No Homework

ELA

Complete grammar review exercises (test Tuesday)
Fahrenheit 451 pages 119-130 and two column notes due Monday

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Science

Forces Crossword Puzzle

Math

A Block - Worksheet "Bakers Dozen" #1-9, 16, 18, 20

B&C Blocks - Worksheet "Bakers Dozen" #1-20 AND #22-24

D Block - Worksheet 9.3 Practice A #22-32
                      AND 9.3 Practice B #16, 20, 21, 22, 26 
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         REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
       BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 107-119 and two column notes due tomorrow
Study for vocabulary quiz on Fahrenheit 451 list 3 #1-10

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet 10.5 Practice A #3-15

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 10.5 Practice A #3-15
                                     10.5 Practice B #3-15

D Block - Worksheet 9.3 Practice A #1-21
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         REPLACEMENT COST FOR LOST
       BIG IDEAS TEXTBOOK IS $80

Science

Terminal Velocity Worksheet

ELA

Review for tomorrow's test on Fahrenheit 451 Part 2
Bring pencil to class!!!

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Worksheet

D Block - Worksheet (pgs 507-508)  #39-48,  #54-73,  #83-86

ELA

Complete Fahrenheit 451 part 2 review questions
Fahrenheit 451 vocabulary list 3 #1-10 quiz Friday

Friday, May 25, 2018

Science

No Homework

**Test Corrections for Newton's Laws of Motion Test are due on Wednesday 5/30/18**

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 reading log pages 89-105 (test Thursday on part 2)

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 89-105 due Friday
Vocabulary quiz on list 2 #1-20 on Friday

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Science

"What is Air Resistance?"  Read and do questions #1-9 in your Physical Science Notebook.  If fill in the blank, make sure to write the whole sentence out.

Math

ABC Blocks - Study for Polynomials Test

D Block - Study for Test (includes entire Polynomial unit)


BRING PURPLE "FINAL FLING" SIGNED FORMS IMMEDIATELY!!!

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 76-89 and two column notes due tomorrow
Vocabulary quiz on Fahrenheit 451 list 2 Friday (1-20)

Monday, May 21, 2018

ELA

Complete reading log pages 67-middle 76, if you didn't not finish during class

Science

"How Can Friction Be Reduced?"  Read and do questions #1-8 in your Physical Science Notebook.  If fill in the blank, make sure to write the whole sentence out.

Math

A Block - Worksheet (2 sides) 10.1 Practice A #25-30
                                            10.2 Practice B -EVENS #18-30

B&C Blocks - Worksheet (2 sides) 10.1 Practice A #25-30
                                                  10.2 Practice B #18-31

D Block - Review Packet (4 sides)


BRING PURPLE "FINAL FLING" SIGNED FORMS IMMEDIATELY!!!
Review for tomorrow's grammar test on verbals
Fahrenheit 451 pages middle of 76-89 and two column notes due Wednesday
Vocabulary quiz Friday on Fahrenheit 451 list 2

Friday, May 18, 2018

Math

A Block - Worksheet - p 346 #22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 33A, 36, 40, 41, 42

B&C Blocks - Worksheet - p 346 #22-30 
                                                #33
                                                #36
                                                #40-45

D Block - Worksheet 10.5 Practice C #13-27

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 67-middle of 76 and two column notes due Monday

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Take Home Quiz

D Block - Worksheet "Can You Decipher the Quotation?"

ELA

Study for tomorrow's test on Fahrenheit 451 Part 1

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Science

No Homework-- Science MCAS Assessment Wednesday and Thursday

**Newton's Laws of Motion Test on Friday 5/18/18**
Study Guide given out today

Get good rest and eat a healthy breakfast!

Math


All Blocks - Study for Science MCAS

ELA

Complete Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 review questions (test Friday)

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Monday, May 14, 2018

Science

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Worksheet (2-sided)-- Odd #s, done in rectangular box format in your Physical Science Notebook

Long Term Assignments:
MCAS Physical Science Review Packet due Tuesday 5/15/18-- One Week; Worth 3 Homework Assignments

Math

A Block - Worksheet 10.1 Practice B - EVENS #10-26

B&C Blocks - Worksheet 10.1 Practice C #10-31

D Block Worksheet - p 607 #12-26   AND   p 609 #78-80

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 50-65 and two column notes due tomorrow (test on Part 1 pgs 1-65 Friday)

Friday, May 11, 2018

Social Studies

Students are working on Renaissance Board Games.
They are to bring in their questions on Monday and other supplies.

ELA

CORRECTION on tonight's homework: Reading log pages 29-49 due Monday
Fahrenheit 451 pages 50-65 and two column notes due Tuesday

Math

A Block - Worksheet 10.1 Practice A #19-26

B&C Blocks - Worksheet - 10.1 Practice B #10-27

D Block - Worksheet pgs 352-353 #6-14,  #16-24,  #30-34



If asked for our school name,  type "Marshall Simonds Middle School"  


Log in through Clever with student email address.


Click on "Student Dynamic e book"


Click on the purple book

Type in the page number you want at the top

Science

Work on Long Term Assignment

Long Term Assignments:
MCAS Physical Science Review Packet due Tuesday 5/15/18-- One Week; Worth 3 Homework Assignments

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 50-65 and two column notes due Monday

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Math

ABC Blocks - Tomorrow we will begin our unit on polynomials

D Block - Tomorrow we will continue our study of polynomials with factoring

             RE-EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK MONEY ($20) IS FRIDAY 5-11

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 29-39 and two column notes due tomorrow

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Math


All Blocks  (1) Review for MCAS (see emails I sent you about Systems)
                     (2) Bring a NOVEL to read
                     (3) Bring two SHARPENED pencils

Science

No Homework- MCAS Testing Day

Long Term Assignments:
MCAS Physical Science Review Packet due Tuesday 5/15/18-- One Week; Worth 3 Homework Assignments

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 29-39 and two column notes due Friday

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Math


All Blocks (1) Review for MCAS (see emails I sent to you today)
                (2) Bring a NOVEL to read
                (3) Bring two SHARPENED pencils

     

Science

Newton's Law Worksheet (2-sided)

Long Term Assignments:
MCAS Life Science Review Packet due Wednesday 5/9/18-- One Week; Worth 3 Homework Assignments

ELA

Fahrenheit 451 pages 16-28 and two column notes due tomorrow
Pages 29-39 and two column notes due Friday

Monday, May 7, 2018

Math


        All Blocks -  2 Review Packets:
                                 Geometry #1-10 AND #12
                                 Pythagorean Theorem #1-8

             **YEARBOOK DEADLINE EXTENDED - Wed May 5th ($20)

Science

In Motion, Force & Energy, read pp.49-54, "Newton's Third Law"; 2-column notes in your Physical Science Notebook

Long Term Assignments:
MCAS Life Science Review Packet due Wednesday 5/9/18-- One Week; Worth 3 Homework Assignments