Friday, August 30, 2019

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
If you didn't finish Reflexive Pronouns (NRI), do so.
If you have any zeros in PowerSchool, get those assignments done!
THIRD PERIOD ONLY: Finish ATTWN Ch. 2 discussion questions (GC).

Math -  Next 80 min of IXL due Sunday Sept 8th (date range for report will be Aug 28th-Sept 8th)
2nd/3rd/5th - Transformations Project Due Thurs Sept 5th; Test on Transformations Friday Sept 6th
1st/4th - no homework

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Science:  Finish the review packet on Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids if you did not finish during class.  Use the Quizizz codes below to review properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
231039
563229

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish any NRI you're behind on.
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods--Finish reading Ch. 2, and complete the discussion questions (GC).

Social Studies:  Complete column 2 on your graphic organizer from yesterday.  How would Patriots feel?  How would Loyalists feel?

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Social Studies:  Complete column one of your graphic organizer "America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit".  

Review the quotes for Seminar 1 tomorrow.  Pick 1 quote form the list-tell me why you selected it.  What do you think it means?  What is the quote saying about the American South?  Write on the sheet that I gave you.  You cannot bring a computer to seminar!

Science:  Finish Part A (1-28) on the review handout you received in class today.  Use Chapter 15, Section 3 in the textbook to help. Work on your periodic table project draft. 

Math: 80 min in IXL due today Wed Aug 28th by midnight
1st/4th - review sheet due tomorrow Aug 29th
Take Home Test due Friday Aug 30th
2nd/3rd/5th - worksheet

Periodic Table Rough Draft

You will need to complete and get your rough draft signed by Mrs. Graham or myself by Tuesday, September 4th.  The rough draft should have your atomic number, abbreviation, symbol, atomic mass, and example.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish grammar (NRI), if you didn't in class.
All EXCEPT 3rd period: Finish reading ATTWN Ch. 1, and complete the discussion questions on GC, if you didn't in class.

Social Studies:  Complete the Regulator Powerpoint activity. HW check tomorrow for responses to slides 7, 12 and 15

Math
1st/4th - 80 min IXL due Wed Aug 28th
Review Sheet due Thurs Aug 29th
Take Home Test due Friday Aug 30th by 3:15pm
In Class Test on Equations Friday Aug 30th

2nd/3rd/5th - 80 min IXL due Wed Aug 28th

Monday, August 26, 2019

Science Links:
Metals, Nonmetals & Metalloids - use this to complete today's classwork
Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids - watch this when you are finished

Social Studies:  Your test is OPEN NOTE tomorrow.  Make sure you are organized when you come into class.  

Regulator Questions:

1.  Who were they?
2.  Where were they from?
3. What were they angry about?
*use 3 resources/copy and paste the URL

Math: All Classes - 80 min in IXL due Wed Aug 28th
1st/4th - Take Home Test due Friday; In class test on Equations Friday
2nd/3rd/5th - Thatquiz Transformations

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
If you didn't finish your NRI in class, finish it up at home.
Study vocabulary.
Pace yourself on your idiom project.

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Science: Quiz tomorrow on matter, atoms, and the periodic table.  Study all notes in your science binder and use the links below for review and practice quizzes.
Quizlet - Lab Equipment
Quizlet - Atoms & Periodic Table
Quizizz - Use these codes:  447978 and 741404
Flocabulary practice quiz - Mixtures / Compounds
Flocabulary practice quiz - Atoms & Elements
Study Jams (Videos & Practice Quizzes):
Elements & Compounds 
Periodic Table 
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons 

ELA:
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish grammar (NRI) if you didn't in class.
If your idiom project is due early next week, you may want to work on it at home. 

Math - All Classes - 80 minutes of IXL due Wed Aug 28th
1st/4th - Take Home test due Friday August 30th
2nd/3rd/5th - Quiz tomorrow (short, not something to study much for, just browse thru notes)

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Social Studies:  Read and annotate the Jamestown primary source reading.  Answer the following questions:
A.  What surprised you?
B.  What obstacles did the colonists face?
Study for your test using the Study Guide!

Colonial Vocab

colonialism
colony
Loyalist 
Patriot
Lords Proprietors
backcountry
rebellion
naval stores
charter
quit rent


ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes per night.
Study ATTWN vocabulary. (Link to Quizlet set on GC.)

Links for Science Class:
Element Math Game
Name that Atom
Build an Atom
Elements & Compounds - Study Jams
Periodic Table - Study Jams
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - Study Jams

Science Homework:
-Finish your Store Visit assignment, due tomorrow.  Follow directions on Google classroom.
-Study for your quiz on Friday.  Study your notes on atoms, elements, molecules, lab equipment, lab safety, and the periodic table.  Scroll back to previous days for Quizlet links and Quizizz practice codes. Use the links above to review atoms, elements, and the periodic table. 

Math: All classes - 80 minutes in IXL due Aug 28th
1st/4th - Equations worksheet odd problems
2nd/3rd/5th - Finish classwork rotations sheet

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Science:  
- Finish color-coding the periodic table if you did not finish during class.  Follow instructions on the handouts provided in class. 
- Store Visit assignment is due on Thursday.  See instructions in Google classroom. 
- Quiz on Friday.  Use the links below to practice.
Quizlet -  Study these word sets: Lab Equipment & Matter, Atoms & Periodic Table Groups
Quizizz - Use these codes for practice quizzes: 447978 (Identifying Matter)  and 741404 (Lab Equipment)

Social Studies:  Read and annotate the European World article.  Answer the 6 questions.

Study Guide Test 1 (Test on 8/27)

5 Themes of Geography Application
Characteristics of Americans
Anchor Vocab and Colonial Vocab
Geography of NC (NC Ch. 3 map and fill in the blank)
Native World vs. European World readings/questions
NC 2.3 Early Explorers in NC
ATSOU #1 Rebels

STUDY!

Math: 80 minutes of IXL due Wed Aug 28th

Monday, August 19, 2019

Science:  
- Store Visit assignment is due on Thursday.  See instructions in Google classroom. 
- Quiz on Friday.  Use the links below to practice.
Quizlet -  Study these word sets: Lab Equipment & Matter, Atoms & Periodic Table Groups
Quizizz - Use these codes for practice quizzes: 447978 (Identifying Matter)  and 741404 (Lab Equipment)

Social Studies:  Review the Lost Colony powerpoint in google classroom.  Answer these questions using complete sentences:
1.  Do you believe that early European expeditions in this region were helpful or harmful?  Explain
2.  How does one plan for an expedition?  Explain.
3.  What do you think happened to the White Colony (Lost Colony)?

Math: 1st/4th period - Thatquiz Equations with Fractions
2nd, 3rd, & 5th - Reflections and Translations worksheet (titled take home quiz but it's hw, not a quiz)

ELA: 
Read at least 20 minutes.
Study ATTWN vocabulary. You can use your study guide, the Quizlet set (link on Google classroom), or the mini-posters on Instagram. 

Instagram: heyheymsscott

Friday, August 16, 2019

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish any grammar work or other assignments that are past due.

Math:
all classes-  80 minutes in IXL by Sunday August 18th at midnight

Science: Finish your Flocabulary assignments in "Atoms and Elements" if you have not finished yet.  Work on your Store Visit assignment (due Thursday, Aug. 22).  Science quiz on Friday, August 23.  Study all notes in your science binder. 

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Social Studies:  Complete your graphic organizer about the geography of NC.  Two items in each box are fine.  This will be checked for a completion grade tomorrow.

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish any grammar work you didn't complete in class over the last few days (No Red Ink and Google Classroom).

Math:
Finish Classwork (1st/4th - solving equations in google classroom; 2nd, 3rd, 5th - reflections practice)
Parent Assignment due Today Thursday Aug 15th
80 minutes in IXL due Sunday August 18th by midnight

Science: Flocabulary "Atoms & Elements" assignments are due on Monday, August 19 before you come to class. 

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Science Links:
Atomic Structure
Build an Atom
Build a Molecule 
Atoms, Ions, and Molecules 

Science:  Review all of your science notes for 15-20 minutes.  If you have not finished your Flocabulary assignments, be sure you do this!

Social Studies:  Put your cube together using a glue stick!

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish grammar work if you didn't in class (GC).
Finish author study questions if you didn't in class (GC).

Math:
1st & 4th - Thatquiz Equations with like terms
Parent Assignment due tomorrow
80 minutes in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

2nd, 3rd, & 5th - Thatquiz Plot points 3 (the top 2 scores of the 3 completed this week will be recorded as grades; if you already have 2 100's, you don't have to complete the 3rd)
Parent Assignment due tomorrow

80 minutes in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Science:  Finish the Making Molecules assignment and review questions if you did not finish during class. If your Flocabulary "Read & Respond" assignment has been re-set, you need to re-do this assignment. 

Social Studies:  Finish your word wall/pictionary assignment.  Complete questions 8, 9 and 10 on the What is an American?  shared document.  Be prepared to discuss your responses. 

ELA: 
Read 20+ minutes.
Finish any NRI or GC classroom work you didn't complete in class.
Turn it RACER paragraph (GC).

Math:
1st & 4th - worksheet
Parent Assignment due Thurs Aug 15th
80 min in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

2nd, 3rd, & 5th - Thatquiz Plot Points 2
Parent Assignment due Thurs Aug 15th

80 min in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

Monday, August 12, 2019

Core Connections:  Your newspaper is due on 8/22.  This project will be done in class.  A rubric was sent to your Google Classroom.

Science:  Finish the Flocabulary assignments under "Mixtures and Compounds" if you did not finish during class.  You should complete the following: Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, and Read and Respond.  You may use your class notes and any resources on Flocabulary to help you. 

Social Studies:  Finish your SS Anchor Vocab/Pictionary assignment by Wednesday morning.  Answer questions 1, 2 and 3 from the "What is an American?"  handout on google classroom.

Math: 
1st & 4th - Thatquiz 1 and 2 step Equations
Parent Assignment due Thurs Aug 15th
80 min in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

2nd, 3rd & 5th-Finish plot picture (If you didn't turn it in already); 
Thatquiz Plot Points 1;
Parent Assignment due Thurs Aug 15th
80 min in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

Friday August 9, 2019

Math: Parent Assignment due Thurs Aug 15th; 80 minutes of IXL due Sun Aug 18th

Science:  Finish your All About You assignment, due Monday.  Enjoy your weekend! 
* Unofficial BONUS assignment - Conduct "research" at Goodberry's and investigate one of their many delicious mixtures! 😋

Thursday August 8, 2019

Math: Newsletter must be signed and shown to Mrs. Higdon tomorrow (some already have but others need to do so).
Finish ThatQuiz assignments (go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com and select thatquiz tab; find your class and name; email Mrs. Higdon at thigdon@voyageracademy.net if you have trouble or have forgotten your password)
Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 15th
80 minutes in IXL due Sun Aug 18th

ELA:
1. Read 20+ minutes.
2. Finish No Red Ink if you didn't finish in class.
3. Vocabulary mini-poster due Monday. You will have some time in class tomorrow to work on it.

Social Studies:  Begin work on your 5 Themes of Geography cube.  It is due on Monday, Aug. 12th (quiz grade).

Science:  Work on your All About You assignment, due Monday, August 12.  Review your notes on lab safety and lab equipment. 

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Science:  Work on your All About You assignment (due Monday, Aug. 12).  Bring back your signed Lab Safety Contract if you have not done this.  Bring back your yellow papers to homeroom if you have not done this yet.  Listen to the Lab Safety Rap again.  :-)

ELA: Get-to-Know-You Letter due tomorrow (Thursday).

Math: Get Newsletter signed; Parent Assignment due Thursday August 15, 2019

Social Studies:  Parent signature required on expectations sheet.  Finish your "student inventory".

Tuesday August 6, 2019

Math: Get to know you sheet due tomorrow Tuesday  7; parent assignment due Thursday August 15th

ELA: Get-to-Know-You Letter (due Thursday).

Social Studies:  Take your textbooks home!  Get your yellow information sheets filled out by a parent.  Return them to your homeroom teacher.

Science: Read and sign your Lab Safety Contract and have a parent sign this.  Work on your All About You assignment - you will join Google classroom tomorrow, where you will submit your assignment. 

Eisenson's Friday (8/9) Homework

Show and Tell Friday 8/9.  Bring something or discuss something that gives us a glimpse into "who you are". 

2019-2020 8th Grade Supply List

Supply lists are almost always suggestions. If  your family can't afford certain items, no worries. If some other organization method works for you (e.g., one big binder rather than three smaller ones), use it!

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All Classes:
Pencils
Hand-held pencil sharpener
Pencil pouch
Erasers
Pens
Wide-ruled loose leaf paper (2+ packs)
Highlighters
Laptop computer/charger
5-10 poster boards
Black Sharpies


Homeroom (give to homeroom teacher)​:
Paper towels
Large boxes of tissues
Disinfectant wipes
Forks OR spoons


Science:
Earbuds
3-ring binder (1½” - 2”)
plastic page protectors (5-10)
4 tab dividers for binder
colored pencils


Social Studies: 
3 packs of index cards
3-ring binder (1½” - 2”)
3 tab dividers for binder


Math:    
3-ring binder (1”)
composition notebook
dry erase markers (give to math teacher)
graph paper (give to math teacher)
6 glue sticks (give to math teacher)
Calculator:    TI-34 for Math 8
TI-84 for Math I (Algebra)


ELA:
3-ring binder (1½” - 2”)
4 tab dividers for binder
several packs of small or medium sticky notes


Core Connections Community Items:
1 box of pencils
1 box of colored pencils or markers