Thursday, October 31

Links for Science Class:

Aquifer Lab Reflection

Submit your assignment on this form

Science Homework:  No quiz tomorrow.  Study your notes on water cycle, water distribution, and freshwater.

Math 8 - Quiz Tommorow
Study Links
  Pythagorean Notes and Examples
  Pythagorean Song

  Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
  Rational v. Irrational Notes and Examples

  Rational v. Irrational Song?

  Rational v. Irrational Practice

  Rational v. Irrational Game

Humanities:  Read!  Study your NC Ch. 6 words for your vocab quiz tomorrow.  Use the Trail of Tears PBS website to answer the Guiding Questions...

What happened?   Why did it happen?   What was the impact of the Trail of Tears?

Wednesday, October 30

Math 8 - Complete 5.1 (Online Textbook - Looking for Pythagoras)
  Quiz Friday - Study Guide/Notes went home yesterday and today)

CC1 - Complete All HW for Lesson 1

Humanities:  Read!  Study your NC Ch. 6 flashcards.  Vocabulary quiz on Friday.

Science:  Study your notes on pages 6-7.  Use quizlet to help.  Word set on quizlet is "Freshwater & Water Cycle"  (UN: kmidkiff    PW: voyager8)  Go here to listen to the groundwater song you heard in class today. Go here to listen to a Water Cycle rap.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Humanities:  Read!  Review your vocabulary words for our new unit on government (flash cards).  Finish the reading and Cornell notes on America 9.1 and 9.2.

Math 8 - Complete 4.4 ACE 13 - 23 (This assignment is in the Online Textbook)
Quiz on Friday. Notes/Study Guide available if needed)

CC1 - Study Guide

Science - Finish p.7 handout - front side only.  Be sure your water cycle diagram has color, labels, arrows, and all required terms.

Monday, October 28

Math 8 - Complete 4.4 ACE 13 - 23 (This assignment is in the Online Textbook)

CC1 - Study Guide

Humanities:  Read!  Finish your Cornell Notes on 9.1 and 9.2 (America).  Make sure that you define Thomas Jefferson, expedition, continental divide, Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark within the body of your notes.  

Science - Finish p.7 handout - front side only.  Be sure your water cycle diagram has color, labels, arrows, and all required terms.

Friday, October 25

All students received their report card today, as well as individual reports from the Reading and Math benchmark tests given in October.  Please sign the report card envelope and return the signed envelope with your student to the student's Adviosry teacher.  

Thanks for a great 1st quarter!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Humanities:  Read!  Study for your novel test tomorrow.  Submit your journal responses for this week by tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Humanities:  Read!  Study for your novel test on Friday.  Work on your journal responses.  Finish your worksheet on the Preamble if you did not finish during class.

Science: Quiz Friday on water properties and density.  Study!

Common Core I assignments for 10/22-10/25

Unit 5 Lesson 1 Exponential Growth
Don't forget to read all introductory paragraphs, as they might include important vocabulary or context for the following problems.
1. Investigation 1
    Watch video.
    Do p.292 1-3, 5
    HW - Check Your Understanding
2. Investigation 2
    Do p.294 1, 4-6
    HW - Check Your Understanding
3. Investigation 3
    Do p.298 1-4, 6
    HW - Check Your Understanding
4. Investigation 4
    Do p.301 1-2
    HW - Check Your Understanding
5. Investigation 5
    Watch video.
    Do p.304 1, 3, 4, 6
    HW - Check Your Understanding

Humanities:  Read.  Journal responses due on Friday.  Note check NC 6.1 and 6.2 tomorrow.  Make sure you write a summary for each section.

Science:  Finish part B on page 5 (Density & Buoyancy notes).  Explain the density column of liquids we created in class today. Use your drawing of the test tube to refresh your memory.  Discuss each liquid and explain why it is in the position / layer in the tube.  Follow directions on your handout.  (You do not need to do the Density Practice - we'll do this part tomorrow!) Quiz Friday, 10/25 on water properties and density - study each night!
 

Friday, October 18, 2013

Science: 
1)  Finish Properties of Water review handout if you didn't during class. (Click on the link for the handout if you were absent Friday, or go here: http://goo.gl/Mqllv6 ) All sections (A-E) are due Tuesday.  Use your notes and Chapter 2, Section 1 (starts on p.46) in your textbook to help.
2)  Finish Properties of Water LAB if you didn't during class (we worked on this for three days; check to be sure all your questions are answered and you have clear explanations/reasons given for your answers). 
 3) Quiz Friday (10/25) on water properties and density.  Study all notes, lab, and Chapter 2, Sections 1 and 2.  Use quizlet to review Water Properties vocab. 

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Humanities:  Read your novel.  Finish your Word Wall With Pizazz.  Novel Test next Friday.

Science:   Finish water properties lab and questions - explain all answers thoroughly!  Study notes and diagrams on water properties.  Quiz next Friday, 10/25 on density and water properties. (Density begins Tuesday.) Click here to listen to a song about water properties ~ how many do you hear mentioned?  Is her science accurate?!

Wednesday, October 16

Science:  

• Study your notes on Water Properties (pages 1 & 2 in your binder, Section 2.1 in your book). Quiz Friday?!?  Be ready!  FINISH your diagrams for each water property if you have not done this yet - be sure to include labels and color in each diagram.  
• Finish Activity #1 questions on the Water Properties Lab if you did not finish in class today. 
• Test corrections due Thursday, October 17.  For test corrections, you must write the question number, correct answer, and a sentence / phrase about why your answer is correct.  Test corrections are only available for students who failed; corrected tests can bring your test grade up to a passing grade. 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Science: Finish your diagrams on your Water Properties notes.  Use color and labels in each diagram.  Do your best work - 8th grade quality!!!  Study your notes on water properties for 15-20 minutes.  Use quizlet to help

Monday, October 14, 2013

Humanities:  Seminar 3 tomorrow...Reform or Revolution?  Come with your ideas for dialogue.  Read your novel!

Come out to Barnes and Noble to Support Reading at Voyager on Thursday Night from 5:30 - 8:30.  See you there!

Science:  Study your Water Properties notes for 15-20 minutes.  Make flashcards for each property if this helps you.  Use quizlet to review terms - use the "Water Properties" word set, which has 10 terms.  (UN: kmidkiff    PW: voyager8)

Friday, October 11

Science:  Show the pepper/soap demo to someone this weekend, and explain it using water properties. Click here to watch the Jesus lizard video you saw in class. (What properties of water explain this?)  

*** We need paper towels, plastic forks, and plastic spoons in science class.  If you can provide any of these, please send them with your child.  Thank you so much!!! ***

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Humanities:  Read your novel.  Make sure that you have 1 edit complete for your persuasive essay.  Final drafts are due by the end of class tomorrow.  Journal responses due on Friday.

Science:  Read Section 2.1 (Properties of Water) and complete the notes and summary.

Wednesday, October 9

Science:  Chemistry & Energy test tomorrow.  Study Chapters 13-16 (blue book), pages 2-15 in your binder, and your review sheet.  Click here to review chemical and physical changes.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary (there are FOUR word sets for chemistry - study all!)  UN: kmidkiff    PW: voyager8  Use phschool.com and the web codes on your review sheet to take practice quizzes. 

Humanities:  Read!  Journal responses due on Friday.  Persuasive Essay due on Friday.  Writers workshop tomorrow and Friday...second half of class.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Humanities:  Read your novel.  Journal responses due on Friday.  We will work on the Theme Cards and the Reform/Revolution Persuasive Essays IN class over the next 3 days. 

Science: Chemistry / Energy test on Thursday.  Work on your review sheet and use the online links for practice quizzes and vocab review.  Links are listed on your review sheet. 

Monday, October 7, 2013

Humanities:  Journal this week.  Work on your thesis, brainstorming and graphic organizer for your persuasive essay.  We will work on the drafts this week during regular class time.  Read your novel.

Science: 1) Chemistry / Energy test on Thursday, October 7.  Work on half of your review sheet tonight.  Use the websites and codes for online practice.  Use quizlet to review vocabulary (UN: kmidkiff    PW: voyager8)  2) City Council proposals continue tomorrow ~ be sure to SHARE your presentation, document, or Prezi with me (kmidkiff@voyageracademy.net) if you did not do this today during class.  

Friday, October 4, 2013

Science: Finish your City Council proposal and be ready to present on Monday, October 7. Check your orange handout to be sure you include ALL required components in your proposal.  You will need to turn in a written copy of your proposal after you present to the class.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Humanities:  Read your novel  (use the guide).

Reflect on the Ch. 5 mini project process.  Be prepared to discuss your thoughts on the topic tomorrow.

Science:  Finish the Energy Comparison chart if you haven't yet.  Use the links posted under "Wednesday, October 2" to help finish any incomplete sections.  Continue working on your City Council proposal (due Monday).

Wednesday, October 2

Science Links for Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday (October 2-4):

Resources for completing the Energy Comparison Chart:

Websites:

•  BBC Bite Size (scroll down; use all 3 pages)
• Virtual Science Fair (click on tabs on the left; this site has GREAT animations to explain energy types)
• Conserve Energy Future (click tabs at the top)
• Alive Green Power (read the information here, and click on any link under “Green Categories” in the list on the top right)
• Children's University (click on any type of energy; read pros/cons)

Textbook resources - These are in the green books on the bookshelf near the door.  Use these during class only, & return the book to the bookcase after you use it.

• Chapter 5, Section 1 - coal, oil, and natural gas
• Chapter 5, Section 2  - solar, hydroelectric, wind, biomass, and geothermal
• Chapter 5, Section 3 - nuclear energy

Humanities:  Work on your Ch. 5 mini project. Your individual part and group product are due on  Thursday.   Read Your Novel!  Use the Reading Guide to be prepared for daily discussions.