Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Core Connections

1. Today is an ELA Alien Project Workday. Please use your time wisely.  There is a GOOGLE FORM to submit prior to the end of class.

2. Don't forget to complete your answer your Eno River Basin questions.

3. If you have remaining class time, I strongly advise you to review your Social Studies, Science, or Math reviews. 

 Social Studies:

If you were absent and did not take your test today, please see me when you return.  Thank you!

Science: 

1 - Read the Temperature and Turbidity sections of the Water Quality Information Pages in GC.  Take notes on your handout about these two factors - impact on water quality, causes, effects, consequences for wildlife, etc. 

2 - Review your notes! Quiz next week - most likely on Thursday.

Math 8: You need to complete Fluency #1-4 from today's classwork.  If you plan to retake the Functions test make sure that you sign up on the Google Form.  Corrections are due 11/13.

Math 1:  Your Unit Review is due tomorrow!

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

 Science:

1 - Finish today's classwork, if needed (EdPuzzle: Water & You and Hydrosphere LearnEd pages 19-20).

2 - Review your notes on the water treatment process.  Know the steps of water treatment and the two laws discussed in class today. 

3 - Quiz next week - most likely on Thursday. Study your notes on freshwater, water properties, and water treatment. 

Social Studies:

1.  Classwork Check:  ATSOU Mapping Activity

2.  America Text Reading "Louisiana Purchase"  pp. 314-319 (classwork)

3.  Jeopardy Review:  US GOV  (Study for your Test which is tomorrow!)

PLAY JEOPARDY

"We the People" category (40 pts) Name 3 Principles (truths, beliefs, foundational beliefs)found in the US Constitution

Possible Answers:  Popular sovereignty, Federalism, Republicanism, Separation of Powers, Balance of Power, Limited Government, Individual Rights

*TODAY THE NEXT US PRESIDENT WILL BE SELECTED BY THE PEOPLE!!

ELA

1. Finish your peer review (if not done in class) - posted in Jupiter

2. Checkpoint #2 final draft - due Thursday at 8am

Reminder: if you are absent, make sure to check the ELA Absent Work document (also available in Jupiter Materials), to make sure you complete the in class work you missed as well.

Core Connections:

Today was a project work day for ELA.  Also, continue working on your River Basin Map Questions.

Monday, November 4, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  America Text Reading:  Ch.9.1 pp.310-313.  Take notes as you read (classwork)

2.  ATSOU #3 Mapping Activity (classwork)

3.  Study for your test on Wednesday, Nov. 6 (homework)

Core Connections

1. Please make sure you've completed the Pollination assignment.

2. Turn in what you've completed for Skittles Math.

3.  We'll continue with maps tomorrow.

Math 8:  The quiz will be tomorrow!  I posted a Khan Academy and IXL for you.  See Google Classroom for more details. 

Math 1:  Your weekly review is due Thursday 11/7.  The test is on 11/8. Remember to email me if you need help with the calculator/ Desmos.

Science:

1 - Finish Hydrosphere LearnEd pages 8-9. See details in Google Classroom.

2 - Finish anything on your group's Water Treatment Process / Laws slide, if you did not finish in class today. Be ready to present with your group tomorrow!

3 - Quiz next week - most likely on Thursday, 11/14. Topics covered: water properties, water distribution on earth, groundwater/freshwater, water treatment, water quality

Friday, November 1, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #10 (classwork)

2.  ATSOU #3 Mapping Activity (classwork)

3.  Test 1:  US GOV next Wed. 11/6!

Science: 

Finish the Wizer: Freshwater & the Hydrosphere review if you did not finish in class / Viking Time today. Remember to click "Hand in Work" at the bottom right corner when you finish. 

Thursday, October 31, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #9 (classwork)

2. Bill of Rights Reflection Questions (classwork, submit in GC)

3.  New Vocab Set:  WESTWARD (words posted in GC/classwork)  Make sure that you add the words Manifest Destiny and Treaty which were left off the original list.  You should have 16 words in this study set.

4.  Study for your Test on 11/6.  Study Materials were posted on Monday.  All materials are in your notebook and in GC!!  Be prepared!!

Science: 

Finish the Nonpoint Pollution: Enviroscape Video assignment in Google Classroom, if you did not finish during class today. 

If your class started the Wizer assignment, it is not homework.

Happy Halloween!  Be safe!

ELA:

1. Prefixes List 2 practice quiz

2. Finish your MTSS assignment by Monday.

3. Prefixes List 2 quiz on Tuesday next week

4. Checkpoint #2 rough draft due Tuesday next week.

Math 8: Be Safe tonight!  Your Mid-Unit quiz is scheduled for  Monday 11/4.  Your Weekly Homework is due Sunday.

Math 1: Be Safe tonight!  Your Test is scheduled for Friday 11/8. Your Unit Review is Due on Thursday 11/7  Your Weekly Homework is due Sunday.

Wednesday, 10/30

 ELA

Today is your final project work day for Checkpoint 2, though the rough draft is not due until next week. When I return tomorrow, we will be reviewing your reading check-in.

I will be reviewing your context clues that you emailed me and reaching out with issues throughout the day. I will also be checking my email as I am able. If you have problems or questions, let me know.

Science

1 - Finish the Build an Aquifer lab if you did not finish at school today. 

2 - Finish the "EdPuzzle: What is Groundwater?" if you did not finish during MTSS today. 

Math 8: Complete Fluency #1-5.  Work on your weekly homework.  Your mid-unit quiz for Variables and Expressions is scheduled for Monday 11/4.

Math 1: Work on your weekly homework.  Your Unit Test is scheduled for Wednesday 11/6.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

 NJHS Members: We will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, October 30) at 7:15 in Mrs. Graham's room.  Bring your ideas about service projects and drives for November and December. 

Science:

1 - Finish the Groundwater Practice diagrams if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - Finish the Groundwater Review Reading and questions.  Be sure to annotate the Review Reading.  Your annotations should include underlining/highlighting and margin notes.  See Google Classroom for examples of good annotations on a different text. 

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #7 (classwork)

2.  I.N. Activities L5, R5 (classwork)

L5 " Principles of the Constitution"

R5 "Bill of Rights"

3. Bill of Rights/Group Work using different "tools" (classwork)

4.  Study for your test (Nov. 6th)

Check out this Periodic Table of the Constitution!! (Thanks Mrs. Miller:))

COOL GRAPHIC

Math 8:  Complete through Fluency on Lesson 3.2 Expressions. Work on your weekly homework.

Math 1:  Complete C5, check your answers, complete the practice quiz.