Science: Finish the Oh, Reindeer population activity if you did not finish during class today. Follow directions. Use the Class Data. Review the ecosystems vocabulary we discussed in class on Monday.
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Core Connections:
Crafting Freedom Reflection: due by the end of class today
Template for the Crafting Freedom Digital Portfolio entry- due Wednesday, December 20th
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017
Science: Finish your ecosystems diagram if you did not finish in class. Follow directions on your handout. Review the ecosystems vocabulary we discussed in class today; use the link provided to edit your work if needed. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes tomorrow for an outside activity.
Core Connections:
Crafting Freedom Reflection: due Tuesday, December 19th
Template for the Crafting Freedom Digital Portfolio entry- due Wednesday, December 20th
8th Grade Math: Test Tuesday 12/19
Math I: Quiz Tuesday 12/19
Holiday Breakfast - Wednesday, 12/20
Homerooms are assigned different items to bring (see below). All items must be store bought. Please bring them to school on Wednesday morning. Keep all breakfast items in the gym until you are dismissed at 8:05.
Graham: napkins, plates, plastic utensils, cups
Nease: juice & fruit
Strickland: baked goods (pastries, muffins, donuts, etc.)
Uzoewulu: fruit
Norman: egg & meat dishses (sausage/bacon/ham biscuits, chicken minis, etc.)
Core Connections:
Crafting Freedom Reflection: due Tuesday, December 19th
Template for the Crafting Freedom Digital Portfolio entry- due Wednesday, December 20th
8th Grade Math: Test Tuesday 12/19
Math I: Quiz Tuesday 12/19
Holiday Breakfast - Wednesday, 12/20
Homerooms are assigned different items to bring (see below). All items must be store bought. Please bring them to school on Wednesday morning. Keep all breakfast items in the gym until you are dismissed at 8:05.
Graham: napkins, plates, plastic utensils, cups
Nease: juice & fruit
Strickland: baked goods (pastries, muffins, donuts, etc.)
Uzoewulu: fruit
Norman: egg & meat dishses (sausage/bacon/ham biscuits, chicken minis, etc.)
Friday, December 15, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Core Connections: Link to Crafting Freedom Reflection - due Tuesday, Dec. 19
Social Studies: Test on Monday. Essay 1 due on Monday.
Submission Order (items will be paper clipped not stapled)
1. Completed cover sheet
2. Copy of Rough Draft
3. Final Draft
4. Two completed Peer Edit Forms
5. Works Cited page
8th Grade Math: Test Tuesday 12/19
Math I: Quiz Tuesday 12/19
Social Studies: Test on Monday. Essay 1 due on Monday.
Submission Order (items will be paper clipped not stapled)
1. Completed cover sheet
2. Copy of Rough Draft
3. Final Draft
4. Two completed Peer Edit Forms
5. Works Cited page
8th Grade Math: Test Tuesday 12/19
Math I: Quiz Tuesday 12/19
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
All Classes: Fill out this form if interested in participating in the talent show.
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Social Studies: Complete the close reading activities for America Ch. 14 section 4.
Test on Monday.
Essay 1 due on Monday.
Review for your test:http://www.superteachertools.
Science: Study for your quiz tomorrow on oceans, estuaries, and ocean pollution. Practice the brain dump strategy you learned in class today. Use quizlet to review vocabulary ("Oceans and Estuaries" created by the user kmidkiff). Study related vocabulary words and use the links posted on Monday to review slideshows from class.
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Social Studies: Complete the close reading activities for America Ch. 14 section 4.
Test on Monday.
Essay 1 due on Monday.
Review for your test:http://www.superteachertools.
Science: Study for your quiz tomorrow on oceans, estuaries, and ocean pollution. Practice the brain dump strategy you learned in class today. Use quizlet to review vocabulary ("Oceans and Estuaries" created by the user kmidkiff). Study related vocabulary words and use the links posted on Monday to review slideshows from class.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Science: Finish the Seashell Observation lab if you did not finish during class today. Study for your quiz on Friday. Use the links posted this week to help you review. Use the "Oceans and Estuaries" word set (by kmidkiff) in quizlet to review vocabulary.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, December 14th! Spelling Bee words
Science: Finish the Newsela assignment (ocean pollution articles, writing prompts, and quiz questions) if you did not finish during class today. Watch the video about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch if you missed class (or to review). Quiz on Friday. Use the links posted yesterday to review.
Language Arts: Complete and submit the following assignments/tasks today:
Preparation for vocabulary test (use Quizlet or note cards)
Newsela articles (text sets)
OpEd Final draft (use checklist to finalize work)
Hellllllooooooooooo Reading Test (posted to Google classroom)
Vocabulary TEST TOMORROW, 12/13!! Lessons 5&6
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Social Studies: Seminar tomorrow on John Brown. Make sure you have read and coded his final words at trial. Writer's workshop tomorrow ( 1/2 of class): peer editing. You must come to class with your completed rough draft!
Science: Finish the Newsela assignment (ocean pollution articles, writing prompts, and quiz questions) if you did not finish during class today. Watch the video about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch if you missed class (or to review). Quiz on Friday. Use the links posted yesterday to review.
Language Arts: Complete and submit the following assignments/tasks today:
Preparation for vocabulary test (use Quizlet or note cards)
Newsela articles (text sets)
OpEd Final draft (use checklist to finalize work)
Hellllllooooooooooo Reading Test (posted to Google classroom)
Vocabulary TEST TOMORROW, 12/13!! Lessons 5&6
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Social Studies: Seminar tomorrow on John Brown. Make sure you have read and coded his final words at trial. Writer's workshop tomorrow ( 1/2 of class): peer editing. You must come to class with your completed rough draft!
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Science: Creature Cards due tomorrow - 1 for each zone. Follow directions on your template. Quiz Friday on estuaries, oceans, and ocean pollution. Use your notes (pages 13-16 in your science binder) and the links below to review.
All About Estuaries
Estuary Info
Ocean Zones and Ocean Water Chemistry
Intertidal Zone
Intertidal and Neritic Zone
Open Ocean and Deep Zone
Websites for Deep Zone research:
Creatures of the Deep
WoRDSS Registry
Social Studies: Read the John Brown primary document. Code it per the instructions as you read. We will discuss his final words at our next seminar this week.
Study Guide for 12/18 Test
Word Wall Vocabulary
Reforms America Ch. 12 Part A and C
Who was John Brown?
America Ch. 14 section 3 and 4 close reading
ATSOU #4 Divisions
Math I: Test tomorrow
8th Grade Math: Quiz tomorrow
All About Estuaries
Estuary Info
Ocean Zones and Ocean Water Chemistry
Intertidal Zone
Intertidal and Neritic Zone
Open Ocean and Deep Zone
Websites for Deep Zone research:
Creatures of the Deep
WoRDSS Registry
Social Studies: Read the John Brown primary document. Code it per the instructions as you read. We will discuss his final words at our next seminar this week.
Study Guide for 12/18 Test
Word Wall Vocabulary
Reforms America Ch. 12 Part A and C
Who was John Brown?
America Ch. 14 section 3 and 4 close reading
ATSOU #4 Divisions
Math I: Test tomorrow
8th Grade Math: Quiz tomorrow
Friday, December 8, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Science: Ocean Zone creature cards due on Tuesday, Dec.12. You should have 1 card for each zone (intertidal, neritic, and open ocean). Quiz next week - Friday, Dec. 15. Study your notes on estuaries and ocean zones (pages 13 - 16 in your binder).
Websites for Deep Zone Creatures:
Creatures of the Deep
WoRDSS Registry
8th Grade Math: NONE
Math I: Test Tuesday, Dec. 12
Social Studies: Finish Part C reforms and your word wall vocab before Monday.
Websites for Deep Zone Creatures:
Creatures of the Deep
WoRDSS Registry
8th Grade Math: NONE
Math I: Test Tuesday, Dec. 12
Social Studies: Finish Part C reforms and your word wall vocab before Monday.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Social Studies: All classes should have paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 complete for Rough Draft Essay 1. Periods 1, 2, and 3 should also have Part A of Ch. 12 Reforms complete. Next test on Monday, December 18. All essays are due on Monday, December 18. Use the classroom video to help with transition words and topic sentences!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47uf_hFdiDI
Science: Finish the rest of your ocean zones packet. Work on your intertidal and neritic zone creature cards. Your creature cards ( 1 for each ocean zone: intertidal, neritic, and deep zone) are due on Tuesday, 12/12. Quiz next week on Friday, 12/15. Study your notes on estuaries and ocean zones (pages 13-16 in your science binder). Watch the octopus escape videos if you want to see them again:
Octopus - Jar escape
Octopus - 1 inch hole
Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
A-Z animals
Aquarium of the Pacific - search by letter, or use tabs on the left to search for a category
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47uf_hFdiDI
Science: Finish the rest of your ocean zones packet. Work on your intertidal and neritic zone creature cards. Your creature cards ( 1 for each ocean zone: intertidal, neritic, and deep zone) are due on Tuesday, 12/12. Quiz next week on Friday, 12/15. Study your notes on estuaries and ocean zones (pages 13-16 in your science binder). Watch the octopus escape videos if you want to see them again:
Octopus - Jar escape
Octopus - 1 inch hole
Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
A-Z animals
Aquarium of the Pacific - search by letter, or use tabs on the left to search for a category
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
National Geographic
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Social Studies: All classes must have a complete intro paragraph for Essay 1. Some classes will have paragraph 2 and 3 complete as well. Periods 4 and 5 must complete section A of the worksheet on reforms from 1820- 1860.
Science: Work on your intertidal zone creature card. Begin the draft of your neritic zone card. Use the links posted yesterday to research your organisms for both zones. Finish questions 1 - 24 of the ocean zones packet (Neritic Zone questions).
8th Grade Math: NONE
Math I: Quiz tomorrow
Science: Work on your intertidal zone creature card. Begin the draft of your neritic zone card. Use the links posted yesterday to research your organisms for both zones. Finish questions 1 - 24 of the ocean zones packet (Neritic Zone questions).
8th Grade Math: NONE
Math I: Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Mr. Eisenson's Request:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
*please go to the link and answer the questions
Social Studies: Complete your Persuasive essay rough draft paragraph 1 by tomorrow!
Math (ALL classes): Please bring your calculators to school for Benchmark testing tomorrow!
Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
A-Z animals
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
National Geographic
https://docs.google.com/forms/
*please go to the link and answer the questions
Social Studies: Complete your Persuasive essay rough draft paragraph 1 by tomorrow!
Math (ALL classes): Please bring your calculators to school for Benchmark testing tomorrow!
Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
A-Z animals
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
National Geographic
Feeding Relationships
Science: Work on your intertidal zone creature card. Answer questions 1-24 (intertidal zone and neritic zone questions) in your ocean zone packet.
Core Connections: link for today's classwork assignment
Science: Work on your intertidal zone creature card. Answer questions 1-24 (intertidal zone and neritic zone questions) in your ocean zone packet.
Core Connections: link for today's classwork assignment
Monday, December 4, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Science: Finish questions 1-12 (or more) of the Ocean Zones review from Friday if you have not finished this. Work on your intertidal zone creature card research. Use the websites below and other sites to find facts and feeding habits of the organism you selected.
Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
Math (ALL classes): Please bring your calculator for Benchmark testing on Wednesday 12/6.
Links for Science:
Marine Bio Database
Intertidal Zone organisms
National Aquarium
Math (ALL classes): Please bring your calculator for Benchmark testing on Wednesday 12/6.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Social Studies:
http://www.superteachertools.
8th Grade Math: Review Worksheet (All problems)
Math I: HW# 29 (#1-8)
Science: Finish your estuary booklet if you did not turn it in today during class. If you turned in your estuary booklet today, no homework tonight.
http://www.superteachertools.
8th Grade Math: Review Worksheet (All problems)
Math I: HW# 29 (#1-8)
Science: Finish your estuary booklet if you did not turn it in today during class. If you turned in your estuary booklet today, no homework tonight.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Science: Work on your estuary booklet. Booklets are due on Thursday, November 30.
Link for Science:
Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Field Trip tomorrow to the NC Estuarium. Be at school at 7:15 a.m. You can sleep on the bus. :-) Bring your lunch and snacks for the bus. Watch the weather and dress appropriately. The estuarium is located in Washington, NC.
8th Grade Math: Review Worksheet~Equations and Fractions to Decimals (Even #'s)
Math I: HW#28 (All problems)
Language Arts: Finish/Revise your quizzes and written responses for homework. (If you didn't finish in class today)
Link for Science:
Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Field Trip tomorrow to the NC Estuarium. Be at school at 7:15 a.m. You can sleep on the bus. :-) Bring your lunch and snacks for the bus. Watch the weather and dress appropriately. The estuarium is located in Washington, NC.
8th Grade Math: Review Worksheet~Equations and Fractions to Decimals (Even #'s)
Math I: HW#28 (All problems)
Language Arts: Finish/Revise your quizzes and written responses for homework. (If you didn't finish in class today)
Monday, November 27, 2017
Monday, November 27
Science: Estuary Booklets are due on Thursday, November 30. Use your textbook and links below for information. Follow directions. Bring earbuds to class tomorrow.
Estuary info (slideshow from class today)
NC Estuaries
Mangrove Importance
Social Studies: Test on Friday.
Define sectionalism and add it to your vocab list that was originally posted on Nov. 6.
Study Guide
Vocab
America 4.3 Worksheet (Slavery review)
NC 8.2 Cornell Notes
George Moses Horton Bio plus his writing sample and poem
Crafting Freedom Reading-Elizabeth Keckly
5 Characteristics of Enslaved Entrepreneurship
Discovery Ed Notes/4 part graphic organizer
Slave Narratives/Unchained Memories
Short Answer Questions:
1. Use the 5 features of enslaved entrepreneurship to tell me about the legacy of one of the "Freedom Crafters". (George Moses Horton, Elizabeth Keckly, Henry "Box" Brown)
2. Describe daily life for the enslaved.
3. What kind of impact did the growing institution of slavery have on America during the mid 19th century?
4. How did the Underground Railroad impact society in the mid 19th century?
8th Grade Math: Review Worksheet (#1-15)
Math I: HW#28 (#1-10)
Estuary info (slideshow from class today)
NC Estuaries
Mangrove Importance
Social Studies: Test on Friday.
Define sectionalism and add it to your vocab list that was originally posted on Nov. 6.
Study Guide
Vocab
America 4.3 Worksheet (Slavery review)
NC 8.2 Cornell Notes
George Moses Horton Bio plus his writing sample and poem
Crafting Freedom Reading-Elizabeth Keckly
5 Characteristics of Enslaved Entrepreneurship
Discovery Ed Notes/4 part graphic organizer
Slave Narratives/Unchained Memories
Short Answer Questions:
1. Use the 5 features of enslaved entrepreneurship to tell me about the legacy of one of the "Freedom Crafters". (George Moses Horton, Elizabeth Keckly, Henry "Box" Brown)
2. Describe daily life for the enslaved.
3. What kind of impact did the growing institution of slavery have on America during the mid 19th century?
4. How did the Underground Railroad impact society in the mid 19th century?
8th Grade Math: Review Worksheet (#1-15)
Math I: HW#28 (#1-10)
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful and enjoyable break!
Science: Work on your estuaries booklet if you can. Follow directions. You will have class time on Monday, 11/27 to work on your booklet. Tentative due date for booklets: Thursday, 11/30. Please remind your parent to pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through Orgs Online if they have not already done this.
Estuary Information Resources:
NC Estuaries
Parents, please pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip."
Science: Work on your estuaries booklet if you can. Follow directions. You will have class time on Monday, 11/27 to work on your booklet. Tentative due date for booklets: Thursday, 11/30. Please remind your parent to pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through Orgs Online if they have not already done this.
Estuary Information Resources:
NC Estuaries
Parents, please pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip."
Monday, November 20, 2017
Monday, November 19, 2017
Parents, please pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip." As of today, we have received payment for 45 students.
Science: Finish annotating the estuaries articles if you did not finish during class. Work on your estuaries booklet. Follow directions. Please remind your parent to pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through Orgs Online if they have not already done this.
Links for Science:
Math (ALL classes): Quiz tomorrow.
Science: Finish annotating the estuaries articles if you did not finish during class. Work on your estuaries booklet. Follow directions. Please remind your parent to pay for the NC Estuarium field trip through Orgs Online if they have not already done this.
Links for Science:
Math (ALL classes): Quiz tomorrow.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Language Arts: NO Reading Conferences on Monday, November 20th.
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Social Studies: If you are going to be out of school next week you will need to pick up your writer's workshop folder and work on your essay planning with the graphic organizer. (as discussed in class)
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Social Studies: If you are going to be out of school next week you will need to pick up your writer's workshop folder and work on your essay planning with the graphic organizer. (as discussed in class)
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Core Connections:
- Completed Digital Portfolio updates due by 10pm Friday evening, 11/17.
- Water Poster mini-project rubric - rough draft due Friday by the end of class
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Practice 10-7 (#6, 9, 12, and 13).
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Periods): Practice 10-7 (#1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13).
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Periods): Practice 10-7 (#1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13).
Math I: HW#25 (Even #'s)
Science: Quiz tomorrow - use the links posted on the blog this week to review. Study your notes on water quality, pollution, and water treatment (pages 5 - 11 in your binder). Finish the Pollution Activity if you did not turn it in today.
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium trip if you have not already done this. Permission forms are due Friday, 11/17. * Parents, please pay for this trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip." *
Science: Quiz tomorrow - use the links posted on the blog this week to review. Study your notes on water quality, pollution, and water treatment (pages 5 - 11 in your binder). Finish the Pollution Activity if you did not turn it in today.
- Pollution notes (study these if you turned in your Pollution Activity today; your pollution notes were on this handout)
- Quizlet - Search for kmidkiff. Study the Water Quality word set
- Scroll back to see links posted throughout the week
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium trip if you have not already done this. Permission forms are due Friday, 11/17. * Parents, please pay for this trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip." *
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Core Connections:
Links for class today - This is NOT homework
Water Filtration Project Digital Portfolio Entry
Google Form - please paste your digital portfolio link
Directions for students NEW TO Voyager to create a Digital Portfolio
Social Studies: Study your notes and vocab. Complete the coding of the Keckly "Crafting Freedom" reading.
Classwork thinking from today...
What does it mean to craft something? What is an entrepreneur? What is the relationship between the enslaved and freedom?
Math I: HW #24
8th Grade Math: NONE
Science: Finish the Pollution Activity if you did not finish in class today. Quiz on Friday, 11/17. Study your notes on water quality, water treatment, and freshwater pollution. Review pages 5-11 in your science binder and use the links below:
Links for class today - This is NOT homework
Water Filtration Project Digital Portfolio Entry
Google Form - please paste your digital portfolio link
Directions for students NEW TO Voyager to create a Digital Portfolio
Social Studies: Study your notes and vocab. Complete the coding of the Keckly "Crafting Freedom" reading.
Classwork thinking from today...
What does it mean to craft something? What is an entrepreneur? What is the relationship between the enslaved and freedom?
Math I: HW #24
8th Grade Math: NONE
Science: Finish the Pollution Activity if you did not finish in class today. Quiz on Friday, 11/17. Study your notes on water quality, water treatment, and freshwater pollution. Review pages 5-11 in your science binder and use the links below:
- Water Treatment steps - animation
- Water Treatment video - (reviews the terms discussed in class today)
- Water Treatment process - click through this to review the process
- Water Quality notes - temperature, turbidity, hardness
- Water Quality notes - hardness, pH, DO
- Water Quality notes - nitrogen, phosphates, ammonia
- Water Quality notes - bioindicators, interpreting water quality results
- Water Treatment notes
- Water Pollution notes
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium trip if you have not already done this. Permission forms are due Friday, 11/17. * Parents, please pay for this trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip." *
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Language Arts: OpEd Rough Draft due tomorrow by midnight. Final Draft will be submitted Friday, November 17th.
Core Connections: Link for today's classwork - Due Thursday, November 16 - will have class time Wednesday to complete - This is NOT homework
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium trip if you have not already done this. Permission forms are due Friday, 11/17. * Parents, please pay for this trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip." *
Science: Lab Report due on Wednesday, 11/15. Use the Lab Report Rubric/Checklist to double check your work. Use links posted on blog last week for reference and help. Quiz on Friday, 11/17. Study your notes on water quality, water treatment, and freshwater pollution. Review pages 5-11 in your science binder and use the links below:
Core Connections: Link for today's classwork - Due Thursday, November 16 - will have class time Wednesday to complete - This is NOT homework
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium trip if you have not already done this. Permission forms are due Friday, 11/17. * Parents, please pay for this trip through OrgsOnline; it is listed as "8th Grade 2017 NC Estuarium Field Trip." *
Science: Lab Report due on Wednesday, 11/15. Use the Lab Report Rubric/Checklist to double check your work. Use links posted on blog last week for reference and help. Quiz on Friday, 11/17. Study your notes on water quality, water treatment, and freshwater pollution. Review pages 5-11 in your science binder and use the links below:
- Water Treatment steps - animation
- Water Treatment video - (reviews the terms discussed in class today)
- Water Treatment process - click through this to review the process
- Water Quality notes - temperature, turbidity, hardness
- Water Quality notes - hardness, pH, DO
- Water Quality notes - nitrogen, phosphates, ammonia
- Water Quality notes - bioindicators, interpreting water quality results
Social Studies: Study your notes and vocab from the new unit. Quiz this week.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Monday, November 13. 2017
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium trip if you have not already done this. Permission forms are due Friday, 11/17.
Science: Lab Report due on Wednesday, 11/15. Use the Lab Report Rubric/Checklist to double check your work. Use links posted on blog last week for reference and help. Quiz on Friday, 11/17. Study your notes on water quality, water treatment, and freshwater pollution.
Water Quality notes - temperature, turbidity, hardness
Water Quality notes - hardness, pH, DO
Water Quality notes - nitrogen, phosphates, ammonia
Water Quality notes - bioindicators, interpreting water quality results
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Test tomorrow! Use the Test Review Answer Key to double check your work:
Test Review Answer Key
Social Studies: Study your notes on Ch.8 NC and your new unit vocabulary. Quiz coming this week!
Science: Lab Report due on Wednesday, 11/15. Use the Lab Report Rubric/Checklist to double check your work. Use links posted on blog last week for reference and help. Quiz on Friday, 11/17. Study your notes on water quality, water treatment, and freshwater pollution.
Water Quality notes - temperature, turbidity, hardness
Water Quality notes - hardness, pH, DO
Water Quality notes - nitrogen, phosphates, ammonia
Water Quality notes - bioindicators, interpreting water quality results
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Test tomorrow! Use the Test Review Answer Key to double check your work:
Test Review Answer Key
Social Studies: Study your notes on Ch.8 NC and your new unit vocabulary. Quiz coming this week!
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Links for Science:
Results and Conclusions - Use this to see slides from class today.
Lab Report Guide
Procedure Pages
Turbidity Procedure
Class Data - Voyager Pond
Class Data - Duke Pain Clinic Pond
Science: Water Quality Lab Report due on Wednesday, 11/15. You will have Monday, 11/13 in class for writing and editing. Quiz Friday, 11/17 on water quality, freshwater pollution, and water treatment. Study pages 5-9 in your science binder and Sections 3.2 and 3.3 in your textbook. Use the links posted on the blog (scroll back to previous weeks) to access links for water quality notes.
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium field trip. Return your permission forms to Mrs. Graham.
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Social Studies: Review your new vocabulary definitions. Quiz coming next week. Enjoy the extra weekend time:)
Core Connections: If you did not yet complete the Freshwater Resources Guided Reading, complete over the weekend. Due Monday.
Results and Conclusions - Use this to see slides from class today.
Lab Report Guide
Procedure Pages
Turbidity Procedure
Class Data - Voyager Pond
Class Data - Duke Pain Clinic Pond
Science: Water Quality Lab Report due on Wednesday, 11/15. You will have Monday, 11/13 in class for writing and editing. Quiz Friday, 11/17 on water quality, freshwater pollution, and water treatment. Study pages 5-9 in your science binder and Sections 3.2 and 3.3 in your textbook. Use the links posted on the blog (scroll back to previous weeks) to access links for water quality notes.
Bring back your signed permission form for the NC Estuarium field trip. Return your permission forms to Mrs. Graham.
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Social Studies: Review your new vocabulary definitions. Quiz coming next week. Enjoy the extra weekend time:)
Core Connections: If you did not yet complete the Freshwater Resources Guided Reading, complete over the weekend. Due Monday.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Links for Science Class:
Lab Report template
Submission Form
Lab Report Guide
Procedure Pages
Turbidity Procedure
Class Data - Voyager Pond
Class Data - Duke Pain Clinic Pond
Science homework: Finish the Purpose and Procedure sections of your Water Quality Lab Report if you did not finish in class today. Quiz next week - stay tuned for the date. Study your notes on water quality; see blog posts from last week for links to access the slideshows that accompany your notes.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Bonus Assignment (optional) is due tomorrow.
Language Arts: Complete the Introduction and Body paragraph 1 for homework tonight. We will continue with paragraphs 3, 4, 5 tomorrow.
Lab Report template
Submission Form
Lab Report Guide
Procedure Pages
Turbidity Procedure
Class Data - Voyager Pond
Class Data - Duke Pain Clinic Pond
Science homework: Finish the Purpose and Procedure sections of your Water Quality Lab Report if you did not finish in class today. Quiz next week - stay tuned for the date. Study your notes on water quality; see blog posts from last week for links to access the slideshows that accompany your notes.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Bonus Assignment (optional) is due tomorrow.
Language Arts: Complete the Introduction and Body paragraph 1 for homework tonight. We will continue with paragraphs 3, 4, 5 tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Social Studies: All classes need to read NC Chapter 8, section 2 and take Cornell notes by Thursday, November 9th. There will be a homework check for these notes on Thursday.
Science: Use your reference chart and rank your data for the Duke Pain Clinic data you collected this week. Rank the DO, pH (both measurements!), ammonia, nitrates, and turbidity. Each factor should be ranked 1-4 and poor/fair/good/excellent. Follow the examples we practiced in class on Friday.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Quiz tomorrow (Scientific Notation and Pythagorean Theorem)
Math I: Quiz tomorrow (Writing the equations, Graphing Lines, Rate of Change word problems)
Science: Use your reference chart and rank your data for the Duke Pain Clinic data you collected this week. Rank the DO, pH (both measurements!), ammonia, nitrates, and turbidity. Each factor should be ranked 1-4 and poor/fair/good/excellent. Follow the examples we practiced in class on Friday.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Quiz tomorrow (Scientific Notation and Pythagorean Theorem)
Math I: Quiz tomorrow (Writing the equations, Graphing Lines, Rate of Change word problems)
Monday, November 6, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Social Studies: (Special schedule today due to water sampling lab. Periods 3-5 will refer to this assignment tomorrow)
Define your new unit vocabulary. I prefer flashcards but you can use quizlet.
free black, plantation, cooper, subsistence farming, barter, textiles, artisan, emancipation, quarters, abolitionist, agrarian, slave code, cotton gin, staple crops
*Use the NC glossary to define the words. Agrarian and cotton gin can be found on dictionary.com
Homework due on Thursday, Nov. 9: Read and take notes on NC Ch. 8 section 2. There will be a check for this assignment on Thursday.
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Periods ONLY): Complete "Scientific Notation Word Problems" and "Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems". QUIZ Wednesday 11/8 on this content.
1st Period Science: Use your reference chart and rank your data for the Duke Pain Clinic data you collected today. Rank the DO, pH (both!), ammonia, nitrates, and turbidity. Each factor should be ranked 1-4 and poor/fair/good/excellent. Follow the examples we practiced in class on Friday. (2nd period - you did this in class today. No homework!)
3rd, 4th, and 5th period Science: Field experience to Duke Pain Clinic pond for water quality testing tomorrow. Be ready! :-)
Define your new unit vocabulary. I prefer flashcards but you can use quizlet.
free black, plantation, cooper, subsistence farming, barter, textiles, artisan, emancipation, quarters, abolitionist, agrarian, slave code, cotton gin, staple crops
*Use the NC glossary to define the words. Agrarian and cotton gin can be found on dictionary.com
Homework due on Thursday, Nov. 9: Read and take notes on NC Ch. 8 section 2. There will be a check for this assignment on Thursday.
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Periods ONLY): Complete "Scientific Notation Word Problems" and "Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems". QUIZ Wednesday 11/8 on this content.
1st Period Science: Use your reference chart and rank your data for the Duke Pain Clinic data you collected today. Rank the DO, pH (both!), ammonia, nitrates, and turbidity. Each factor should be ranked 1-4 and poor/fair/good/excellent. Follow the examples we practiced in class on Friday. (2nd period - you did this in class today. No homework!)
3rd, 4th, and 5th period Science: Field experience to Duke Pain Clinic pond for water quality testing tomorrow. Be ready! :-)
- Check the weather and dress appropriately.
- Review the procedure for the test(s) you are performing.
- Study your notes on Water Quality (p.7 in science binder) Use the link below and scroll back through the blog to see the other slideshows / notes each day this week.
- *Bring back your signed permission form for the pond water testing if you have not already done this.
- Water Quality notes - bioindicators and interpreting data
Friday, November 3, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Core Connections: Be sure to finish your "Personal Watershed" illustration if you have not yet done so and finish questions 2 and 3 on the back of "Water Filtration Project: Part I." Project Grade Rubric provided here.
Science: Field Experience next week to test the water quality in Duke Pain Clinic's pond. On Monday, 1st and 2nd period science classes will visit the pond; on Tuesday, 3rd, 4th, and 5th period science classes will visit the pond.
Math I: Bonus Assignment due Wednesday 11/8/17.
Science: Field Experience next week to test the water quality in Duke Pain Clinic's pond. On Monday, 1st and 2nd period science classes will visit the pond; on Tuesday, 3rd, 4th, and 5th period science classes will visit the pond.
- Check the weather and dress appropriately.
- Review the procedure for the test(s) you are performing.
- Study your notes on Water Quality (p.7 in science binder) Use the link below and scroll back through the blog to see the other slideshows / notes each day this week.
- *Bring back your signed permission form for the pond water testing if you have not already done this.
- Water Quality notes - bioindicators and interpreting data
Math I: Bonus Assignment due Wednesday 11/8/17.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Social Studies: Test Tomorrow
http://www.superteachertools.
Science: Study and review your Water Quality notes from this week. Use the link below and the two links posted yesterday. Bring back your signed permission slip if you have not done this yet. Pond water testing at the Duke Pain clinic pond will occur on Nov. 6 (1st and 2nd periods) and Nov 7 (3rd, 4th, and 5th periods). Watch the weather and dress appropriately!
Water Quality notes - nitrogen, phosphates, ammonia
Language Arts: 'Questions and Opinions' are DUE by midnight tonight. If you were sent questions to answer, please respond to those questions this afternoon.
Figurative Language Activities are DUE tomorrow night @ 11:59 pm. You will be receiving another figurative language practice tomorrow and it will need to be completed and submitted by midnight Friday, November 3rd.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Complete the two "You Try" problems on your notes.
Math I: HW #20
Core Connections: Complete your "personal watershed" if you did not complete it in class today.
http://www.superteachertools.
Science: Study and review your Water Quality notes from this week. Use the link below and the two links posted yesterday. Bring back your signed permission slip if you have not done this yet. Pond water testing at the Duke Pain clinic pond will occur on Nov. 6 (1st and 2nd periods) and Nov 7 (3rd, 4th, and 5th periods). Watch the weather and dress appropriately!
Water Quality notes - nitrogen, phosphates, ammonia
Language Arts: 'Questions and Opinions' are DUE by midnight tonight. If you were sent questions to answer, please respond to those questions this afternoon.
Figurative Language Activities are DUE tomorrow night @ 11:59 pm. You will be receiving another figurative language practice tomorrow and it will need to be completed and submitted by midnight Friday, November 3rd.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Complete the two "You Try" problems on your notes.
Math I: HW #20
Core Connections: Complete your "personal watershed" if you did not complete it in class today.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Science: Bring back your signed permission form for water quality testing if you have not done this yet. Study your notes on Water Quality from this week.
Water Quality - temperature, turbidity
Water Quality - hardness, pH, DO
Water Quality - temperature, turbidity
Water Quality - hardness, pH, DO
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Social Studies: Happy Halloween:)
Complete your classwork assignment related to the Trail of Tears. Here is the complete assignment as given in class:
1. Find a primary source (letter or personal account) which describes what happened during the Trail of Tears. This can be from the perspective of a native or a soldier involved in the event.
2. Read it and write a one paragraph summary outlining the main ideas of the account. (1 paragraph equals 5 -7 sentences)
3. Reflect on the main ideas found in the primary source. (1 paragraph)
4. Be prepared to share your main ideas and thoughts with a partner or two tomorrow!
Study for your test this Friday! Jeopardy Review on Thursday...be prepared.
T-Shirt Reorder: We are still 4 orders short of the minimum to order the 8th grade shirts. If you plan to reorder, please use this link to do so.
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Complete your classwork assignment related to the Trail of Tears. Here is the complete assignment as given in class:
1. Find a primary source (letter or personal account) which describes what happened during the Trail of Tears. This can be from the perspective of a native or a soldier involved in the event.
2. Read it and write a one paragraph summary outlining the main ideas of the account. (1 paragraph equals 5 -7 sentences)
3. Reflect on the main ideas found in the primary source. (1 paragraph)
4. Be prepared to share your main ideas and thoughts with a partner or two tomorrow!
Study for your test this Friday! Jeopardy Review on Thursday...be prepared.
T-Shirt Reorder: We are still 4 orders short of the minimum to order the 8th grade shirts. If you plan to reorder, please use this link to do so.
Math (ALL classes): NONE
Monday, October 30, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Social Studies: Complete your Lewis and Clark webquest if you have not done so already. Due tomorrow for a quiz grade. Study for your test on Friday.
Study Guide
Bill of Rights/application of those rights
What is Democracy
Unit Vocab (already posted on blog 2 weeks ago)
America Notes Chapter 9 sections 1,2, and 4
ATSOU 3 notes/map worksheet
Notes on Indian Removal (Tuesday this week)
Trail of Tears details/notes (Wednesday this week)
Short answer questions:
1. Tell me about 3 events which led to the war of 1812
2. Tell me about the treatment of the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears
3. What is the legacy of the forced removal of Native Americans?
4. How did the purchase of the Louisiana Territory change the U.S.? (3 ways)
Science: Finish your notes on Section 3.3, Freshwater Pollution, if you did not finish in class. Notes should be in the header / details style discussed in class. Finish the Freshwater Pollution review questions if you did not finish in class. Use Section 3.3, pages 114-123 in your textbook. Bring back your signed permission slip for water quality tests if you have not already returned it.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Test tomorrow
Study Guide
Bill of Rights/application of those rights
What is Democracy
Unit Vocab (already posted on blog 2 weeks ago)
America Notes Chapter 9 sections 1,2, and 4
ATSOU 3 notes/map worksheet
Notes on Indian Removal (Tuesday this week)
Trail of Tears details/notes (Wednesday this week)
Short answer questions:
1. Tell me about 3 events which led to the war of 1812
2. Tell me about the treatment of the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears
3. What is the legacy of the forced removal of Native Americans?
4. How did the purchase of the Louisiana Territory change the U.S.? (3 ways)
Science: Finish your notes on Section 3.3, Freshwater Pollution, if you did not finish in class. Notes should be in the header / details style discussed in class. Finish the Freshwater Pollution review questions if you did not finish in class. Use Section 3.3, pages 114-123 in your textbook. Bring back your signed permission slip for water quality tests if you have not already returned it.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Test tomorrow
Friday, October 27, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Core Connections: link for Friday's classwork No Homework (unless you didn't finish classwork)
Language Arts: Reading Check on Monday, October 30th
* Reading Conference on Monday, November 6th.
Science: Bring back your signed permission slip for the water quality testing field experience. (Thank you to those of you who have already returned it!)
Language Arts: Reading Check on Monday, October 30th
* Reading Conference on Monday, November 6th.
Science: Bring back your signed permission slip for the water quality testing field experience. (Thank you to those of you who have already returned it!)
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Class T-shirt Reorder:
We are still FIVE items short of being able to place the class t-shirt reorder. PLEASE order ASAP if you want an additional shirt or hooded sweatshirt. If we don't have 5 more items ordered by Saturday, we will have to cancel the order. :(
Please click this link to order.
Core Connections:
1. link for Thursday's classwork
2. link for Friday's classwork
Science: Quiz tomorrow ! Study your notes and labs on water distribution, freshwater, groundwater, and the water cycle. Study the assigned words on vocabulary.com . Use the links posted previously this week to help you review. Click here to review the water cycle. Click here and here to read about and review groundwater. Click here to review aquifers.
Bring back your signed permission slip if you haven't yet! Look on yesterday's blog post for the permission slip if you need another copy.
Social Studies: Read America Ch.9 section 4: War of 1812. Take Cornell notes.
We are still FIVE items short of being able to place the class t-shirt reorder. PLEASE order ASAP if you want an additional shirt or hooded sweatshirt. If we don't have 5 more items ordered by Saturday, we will have to cancel the order. :(
Please click this link to order.
Core Connections:
1. link for Thursday's classwork
2. link for Friday's classwork
Science: Quiz tomorrow ! Study your notes and labs on water distribution, freshwater, groundwater, and the water cycle. Study the assigned words on vocabulary.com . Use the links posted previously this week to help you review. Click here to review the water cycle. Click here and here to read about and review groundwater. Click here to review aquifers.
Bring back your signed permission slip if you haven't yet! Look on yesterday's blog post for the permission slip if you need another copy.
Social Studies: Read America Ch.9 section 4: War of 1812. Take Cornell notes.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Science: Finish the groundwater review handout from class today. Use your notes and pages 80-85 in your textbook to help. Study for Friday's quiz on freshwater, the hydrosphere, groundwater, and the water cycle. Use your ntoes and the links posted yesterday for review. Listen to the Groundwater Song . . . repeat as needed.
Field Experience: We will be walking to the pond at the Duke Pain Clinic on November 6 and 7. Students need permission in order to participate. Students, get your permission slip signed and bring this back to science class as soon as possible! Parents, if you would like to help accompany us, please see details on the form and indicate when you are available. We look forward to a great day!
Social Studies: Complete the Bill of Rights seminar questions (1 and 2) Seminar tomorrow on the Bill of Rights, violation or no violation, and a student "Bill of Rights"! Be prepared! All quiz make-ups will take place in my room on Friday during walk time.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Reteaching 4-9 (#1-8 all)
Math I: Test 5 Review (#1-6 all)
Field Experience: We will be walking to the pond at the Duke Pain Clinic on November 6 and 7. Students need permission in order to participate. Students, get your permission slip signed and bring this back to science class as soon as possible! Parents, if you would like to help accompany us, please see details on the form and indicate when you are available. We look forward to a great day!
Social Studies: Complete the Bill of Rights seminar questions (1 and 2) Seminar tomorrow on the Bill of Rights, violation or no violation, and a student "Bill of Rights"! Be prepared! All quiz make-ups will take place in my room on Friday during walk time.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Reteaching 4-9 (#1-8 all)
Math I: Test 5 Review (#1-6 all)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Science: Finish the Aquifer Lab if you did not finish in class today. Use these pictures to help you remember what happened (or if you were absent and missed the lab). Quiz Friday on freshwater, the water cycle, and groundwater. Study all notes and graded work in your binder and the word set on vocabulary.com.
Core Connections: CNN10 Link for today's classwork
Social Studies: Upfront Link for today's classwork - password is Q5HH75
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Complete "Taxi" problems and Warm-up
Core Connections: CNN10 Link for today's classwork
Social Studies: Upfront Link for today's classwork - password is Q5HH75
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: Complete "Taxi" problems and Warm-up
Monday, October 23, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Science: Study your notes on Freshwater Vocabulary from today. Quiz Friday on freshwater and the water cycle. Use the word set assigned on vocabulary.com to study / review.
Math I: HW #19. Quiz tomorrow on Solving and Graphing Inequalities, Finding the Slope, and Graphing Lines.
8th Grade Math: Quiz tomorrow on Properties of Exponents.
Math I: HW #19. Quiz tomorrow on Solving and Graphing Inequalities, Finding the Slope, and Graphing Lines.
8th Grade Math: Quiz tomorrow on Properties of Exponents.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Core Connections: Unless Mrs. Norman discussed extra time with you, the stand for your Legacy of a Monument project is due Monday. E-mail Mrs. Norman if you are uncertain.
Links for Science (Study the assigned word set over the weekend!):
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Complete "Properties of Exponents" (ODD #'s).
Math I: NONE
Links for Science (Study the assigned word set over the weekend!):
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Complete "Properties of Exponents" (ODD #'s).
Math I: NONE
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Links for Science:
Water Cycle
What is the Water Cycle?
Nat Geo - Water Cycle
Annotated Diagram - USGS
Quiz Yourself:
Water Cycle Quiz
Another Quiz
Science: Finish the Water Cycle descriptions and diagrams if you did not finish in class today. Follow directions! Use the quiz links above to test your knowledge of the water cycle.
Social Studies: Read America Ch.9 section 1 and take Cornell Notes. Don't forget your summary! Quiz on new unit vocabulary next week...be prepared!
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Complete "Exponents and Division" (#2-20 even).
Math I: Complete "Graphing Lines" (#1-6 all) and "Alright Taxi" problem.
Water Cycle
What is the Water Cycle?
Nat Geo - Water Cycle
Annotated Diagram - USGS
Quiz Yourself:
Water Cycle Quiz
Another Quiz
Science: Finish the Water Cycle descriptions and diagrams if you did not finish in class today. Follow directions! Use the quiz links above to test your knowledge of the water cycle.
Social Studies: Read America Ch.9 section 1 and take Cornell Notes. Don't forget your summary! Quiz on new unit vocabulary next week...be prepared!
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): Complete "Exponents and Division" (#2-20 even).
Math I: Complete "Graphing Lines" (#1-6 all) and "Alright Taxi" problem.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Social Studies: Make sure that you have prepared flashcards or a Quizlet for your new set of vocab and key events. Talk to your parents about democracy!
Core Connections: Bring in any materials you need to build the stand for your legacy paragraph.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: HW #17
Science: Finish the "Water on Earth" activity questions if you did not finish after today's activity. Review your notes on the percentages of water on Earth.
Core Connections: Bring in any materials you need to build the stand for your legacy paragraph.
8th Grade Math (ALL classes): NONE
Math I: HW #17
Science: Finish the "Water on Earth" activity questions if you did not finish after today's activity. Review your notes on the percentages of water on Earth.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Links for Science
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
Study Jams Water Cycle
Science: Finish the Mosa Mack assignment if you did not finish during class. Finish the Hoover Dam article and questions (assigned before Fall Break) if you have not finished. The article is linked below (scroll down to the last post before Fall Break).
* Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes for the energy field trip tomorrow. Be on time for school!
Social Studies: Define your new unit vocabulary words and major events of the early 19th century.
democracy, Bill of Rights, debate, platform, ballot, campaign, foreign policy, expedition, judicial review, citizenship
Events
Louisiana Purchase 1803, Lewis and Clark expedition 1806, War of 1812, Indian Removal Act 1830, Trail of Tears 1838
Part 2 of Democracy lesson on Wednesday (bring the Zora Neal Hurston excerpt/questions/responses)
Math I: Complete HW #15 and Modeling Relationships Review Worksheet due Wed 10/18/17.
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Period): Practice 8-1 (#25-36 all) and Reteaching 8-3 (#1-21 all) due Wednesday 10/18/17.
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Reteaching 8-3 (#1-21 all) due Wednesday 10/18/17.
Language Arts: Reading Checks are to be completed TODAY. You need three hours of reading on MyOn to complete the reading benchmark that will help to increase your lexile level.
Blog and CALL TO ACTION should be completed Friday, October 20th.
CREATE A MOVEMENT PROJECT due Tuesday, October 24th.
Presentations will take place on Tuesday, October 24th.
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
Study Jams Water Cycle
Science: Finish the Mosa Mack assignment if you did not finish during class. Finish the Hoover Dam article and questions (assigned before Fall Break) if you have not finished. The article is linked below (scroll down to the last post before Fall Break).
* Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes for the energy field trip tomorrow. Be on time for school!
Social Studies: Define your new unit vocabulary words and major events of the early 19th century.
democracy, Bill of Rights, debate, platform, ballot, campaign, foreign policy, expedition, judicial review, citizenship
Events
Louisiana Purchase 1803, Lewis and Clark expedition 1806, War of 1812, Indian Removal Act 1830, Trail of Tears 1838
Part 2 of Democracy lesson on Wednesday (bring the Zora Neal Hurston excerpt/questions/responses)
Math I: Complete HW #15 and Modeling Relationships Review Worksheet due Wed 10/18/17.
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Period): Practice 8-1 (#25-36 all) and Reteaching 8-3 (#1-21 all) due Wednesday 10/18/17.
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Reteaching 8-3 (#1-21 all) due Wednesday 10/18/17.
Language Arts: Reading Checks are to be completed TODAY. You need three hours of reading on MyOn to complete the reading benchmark that will help to increase your lexile level.
Blog and CALL TO ACTION should be completed Friday, October 20th.
CREATE A MOVEMENT PROJECT due Tuesday, October 24th.
Presentations will take place on Tuesday, October 24th.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
* Please bring back your signed permission slip for the field trip on October 17. If you have lost your permission slip, click here to print a new one. Wear closed-toe shoes on Tuesday, 10/17, as recommended by Carolina Solar Farm.
*Class t-shirt reorder form: We had enough interest for an additional t-shirt order. Please click this link to purchase an item.
Science: Quiz tomorrow! Study pages 16-23 in your binder. Use the study guide (posted on Monday of this week). Look at the moon outside tonight ~ it is beautiful!
Core Connections: No Homework
Math I: Complete HW #14. Stats Review Packet due tomorrow!
8th Grade Math (1st and 3rd Periods): NONE
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Review Practice 8-1 (#38-52 even) to prepare for the "Ticket Out the Door" tomorrow.
Social Studies Jeopardy Review Game:
http://www.superteachertools.
*Class t-shirt reorder form: We had enough interest for an additional t-shirt order. Please click this link to purchase an item.
Science: Quiz tomorrow! Study pages 16-23 in your binder. Use the study guide (posted on Monday of this week). Look at the moon outside tonight ~ it is beautiful!
Core Connections: No Homework
Math I: Complete HW #14. Stats Review Packet due tomorrow!
8th Grade Math (1st and 3rd Periods): NONE
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Review Practice 8-1 (#38-52 even) to prepare for the "Ticket Out the Door" tomorrow.
Social Studies Jeopardy Review Game:
http://www.superteachertools.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Science: Finish the Energy Conservation handout from class today if you did not finish. Study! Quiz on Friday. Use the study guide (posted earlier this week) to review.
Links for Science Class:
Energy Conservation at Home
Energy Saving Tips
101 Ways to Save Energy
Math I: Complete HW #13. Stats Review Packet due Friday 10/6.
8th Grade Math: Practice 8-1 (#1-23 even)
8th Grade Math: Practice 8-1 (#1-15 all)
Links for Science Class:
Energy Conservation at Home
Energy Saving Tips
101 Ways to Save Energy
Math I: Complete HW #13. Stats Review Packet due Friday 10/6.
8th Grade Math: Practice 8-1 (#1-23 even)
8th Grade Math: Practice 8-1 (#1-15 all)
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Please bring back your Energy Field Trip permission slip this week if you have not already done this. Parents, if you are available to chaperone (Tuesday, October 17), please contact Mrs. Graham: kgraham@voyageracademy.net
Science: Quiz Friday on Chemistry and Energy. Use the review sheet (posted yesterday) to help you study.
Core Connections: in-class project link Legacy of a Durham Memorial Complete Part I which we started in class for homework
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): "You Try's" on Zero and Negative Exponent notes.
8th Grade Math (1st and 3rd Period): Practice 8-1 (#2-24 even).
Math I: HW #12
Language Arts: Continue brainstorming information for the following: a) community b) issue c) movement
Science: Quiz Friday on Chemistry and Energy. Use the review sheet (posted yesterday) to help you study.
Core Connections: in-class project link Legacy of a Durham Memorial Complete Part I which we started in class for homework
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): "You Try's" on Zero and Negative Exponent notes.
8th Grade Math (1st and 3rd Period): Practice 8-1 (#2-24 even).
Math I: HW #12
Language Arts: Continue brainstorming information for the following: a) community b) issue c) movement
Monday, October 2, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Additional T-Shirt Order - if you are interested in purchasing an additional t-shirt, sweatshirt, or long-sleeved t-shirt, please indicate this on this Google Form.
Core Connections:
Please indicate ONE person you would like to work with on the Legacy of a Memorial Project on this Google Form.
Legacy of a Memorial Project Directions and Rubric
8th Grade Math (All classes): Lesson 7.4 (#33-42 all)
Math I: "Stats" Review due Friday 10/6/17
Science: Energy Proposals are due tomorrow - be ready to present your information! Quiz on Friday. Study your notes on Chemistry and Energy. Use this Review Sheet to help review topics and see links with sample study questions.
*If you have not given Mrs. Graham your Periodic Table project, please do this by Tuesday, October 3. I need your poster, CC rubric, blank rubric, and your essay. *
***All students in the 8th Grade will receive a FREE t-shirt from a Voyager Academy sponsor. Please click the link below to select your t-shirt size. Adult XS sizes are not available, so please either select a Youth XL or an Adult Small. PLEASE COMPLETE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2RXJX5
Social Studies: Test on Friday.
Study Guide
(Gather these items for nightly review)
1. Gov Unit Vocabulary
2. NC Ch. 6 notes section 1 and 2
3. Meck Dec/Dec of Independence compare and contrast
4. Preamble/Constitution worksheet
5. Gov structure cheat sheet
6. Understanding American Values notes (Wed)
7. Three Branches of Gov. worksheet (Tuesday)
Review for your test!
Core Connections:
Please indicate ONE person you would like to work with on the Legacy of a Memorial Project on this Google Form.
Legacy of a Memorial Project Directions and Rubric
8th Grade Math (All classes): Lesson 7.4 (#33-42 all)
Math I: "Stats" Review due Friday 10/6/17
Science: Energy Proposals are due tomorrow - be ready to present your information! Quiz on Friday. Study your notes on Chemistry and Energy. Use this Review Sheet to help review topics and see links with sample study questions.
*If you have not given Mrs. Graham your Periodic Table project, please do this by Tuesday, October 3. I need your poster, CC rubric, blank rubric, and your essay. *
***All students in the 8th Grade will receive a FREE t-shirt from a Voyager Academy sponsor. Please click the link below to select your t-shirt size. Adult XS sizes are not available, so please either select a Youth XL or an Adult Small. PLEASE COMPLETE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2RXJX5
Social Studies: Test on Friday.
Study Guide
(Gather these items for nightly review)
1. Gov Unit Vocabulary
2. NC Ch. 6 notes section 1 and 2
3. Meck Dec/Dec of Independence compare and contrast
4. Preamble/Constitution worksheet
5. Gov structure cheat sheet
6. Understanding American Values notes (Wed)
7. Three Branches of Gov. worksheet (Tuesday)
Review for your test!
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Science: Work on the slides for your Energy Proposal. Presentations will begin on Tuesday, 10/3. Check the rubric for this project as you work. Study! Quiz on Energy and Chemical Reactions on Friday, 10/6.
Social Studies: Read NC Ch. 6 section 2 and take Cornell notes.
Questions for the N.C. Digital Postcard Activity:
1. Name of Postcard
2. Relative location of the place featured in the postcard
3. Region of N.C.
4. What does the name of the postcard reveal about N.C.?
5. List 1 inference from the observation activity. (partner 1)
6. List another inference from the observation activity. (partner 2)
7. What does your postcard reveal about the cultural legacy of cuisine in N.C.?
Language Arts: Movement Research is due Tuesday, October 3rd.
Reading Conferences will be Monday, October 2nd. Need Title, Theme, Evidence. Everyone did such a fantastic job with the last conference! :-)
Math (ALL Classes): NONE
***All students in the 8th Grade will receive a FREE t-shirt from a Voyager Academy sponsor. Please click the link below to select your t-shirt size. Adult XS sizes are not available, so please either select a Youth XL or an Adult Small. PLEASE COMPLETE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2RXJX5
Social Studies: Read NC Ch. 6 section 2 and take Cornell notes.
Questions for the N.C. Digital Postcard Activity:
1. Name of Postcard
2. Relative location of the place featured in the postcard
3. Region of N.C.
4. What does the name of the postcard reveal about N.C.?
5. List 1 inference from the observation activity. (partner 1)
6. List another inference from the observation activity. (partner 2)
7. What does your postcard reveal about the cultural legacy of cuisine in N.C.?
Language Arts: Movement Research is due Tuesday, October 3rd.
Reading Conferences will be Monday, October 2nd. Need Title, Theme, Evidence. Everyone did such a fantastic job with the last conference! :-)
Math (ALL Classes): NONE
***All students in the 8th Grade will receive a FREE t-shirt from a Voyager Academy sponsor. Please click the link below to select your t-shirt size. Adult XS sizes are not available, so please either select a Youth XL or an Adult Small. PLEASE COMPLETE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2RXJX5
Monday, September 25, 2017
Tuesday, September, 26, 2017
Core Connections: Click here for today's assignment - Be sure to turn this in by the end of class.
Link for Science:
Good and Bad Presentation slides
1st Period template
2nd Period template
3rd Period template
4th Period template
5th Period template
Science: Finish the draft of your Energy Proposal if you did not finish in class today. ALL members of your group should have this completed. Energy Proposal presentations begin on Tuesday, October 3. Test on Chemistry & Energy on Friday, October 6.
Language Arts: Reminder!! Vocabulary Test on Thursday, September 28th! Lessons 1-4 / 25 Questions
Words to Study
Proprietor Haunt Simulate Resilient Pseudonym Gruesome Inventory Anonymous
Surmise Reverberate Derive Despondent Amiss Demean Instill Affable
Extricate Anthology Endeavor Abrasion Rebuff
Social Studies: Field trip tomorrow. No electronics or phones.
Read NC Ch. 6/Section 1 and take Cornell Notes
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Period): Complete Practice 1.3; Study "Comparing & Ordering Rational/Irrational Numbers".
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Study "Comparing & Ordering Rational/Irrational Numbers".
Math I: TEST Thursday 9/28/17.
Link for Science:
Good and Bad Presentation slides
1st Period template
2nd Period template
3rd Period template
4th Period template
5th Period template
Science: Finish the draft of your Energy Proposal if you did not finish in class today. ALL members of your group should have this completed. Energy Proposal presentations begin on Tuesday, October 3. Test on Chemistry & Energy on Friday, October 6.
Language Arts: Reminder!! Vocabulary Test on Thursday, September 28th! Lessons 1-4 / 25 Questions
Words to Study
Proprietor Haunt Simulate Resilient Pseudonym Gruesome Inventory Anonymous
Surmise Reverberate Derive Despondent Amiss Demean Instill Affable
Extricate Anthology Endeavor Abrasion Rebuff
Social Studies: Field trip tomorrow. No electronics or phones.
Read NC Ch. 6/Section 1 and take Cornell Notes
8th Grade Math (1st and 2nd Period): Complete Practice 1.3; Study "Comparing & Ordering Rational/Irrational Numbers".
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Study "Comparing & Ordering Rational/Irrational Numbers".
Math I: TEST Thursday 9/28/17.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Social Studies: Make flashcards for your new unit vocabulary.
U.S. Government:
Articles of Confederation
precedent
judicial review
compromise
U.S. Constitution
veto
ratify
Federalist
Antifederalist
Bill of Rights
State's Rights
bicameral
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
The Durham Legacy field trip is this Wednesday, September 27th. Make sure that you have turned in your permission form. Pay your $13 fee online.
4th and 5th Period: Finish the Mecklenburg Resolves/Declaration of Independence classwork activity!
Science: Finish the Energy Comparison chart if you did not finish during class. Use the links posted online last week (scroll down). Use detail and be thorough - you will need to write small on your chart.
Students received information about our second field trip today. Please read and sign the permission slip and return it to your student's homeroom teacher. If you are available to chaperone on Tuesday, October 17, please contact Mrs. Graham (kgraham@voyageracademy.net).
8th Grade Math: Complete Lesson 7.4 (#1-31 ODD).
Math I: No homework; TEST Thursday 9/28/17.
Core Connections: No Homework
U.S. Government:
Articles of Confederation
precedent
judicial review
compromise
U.S. Constitution
veto
ratify
Federalist
Antifederalist
Bill of Rights
State's Rights
bicameral
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
The Durham Legacy field trip is this Wednesday, September 27th. Make sure that you have turned in your permission form. Pay your $13 fee online.
4th and 5th Period: Finish the Mecklenburg Resolves/Declaration of Independence classwork activity!
Science: Finish the Energy Comparison chart if you did not finish during class. Use the links posted online last week (scroll down). Use detail and be thorough - you will need to write small on your chart.
Students received information about our second field trip today. Please read and sign the permission slip and return it to your student's homeroom teacher. If you are available to chaperone on Tuesday, October 17, please contact Mrs. Graham (kgraham@voyageracademy.net).
8th Grade Math: Complete Lesson 7.4 (#1-31 ODD).
Math I: No homework; TEST Thursday 9/28/17.
Core Connections: No Homework
Friday, September 22, 2017
Friday, September 22, 2017
Links for Science class for FRIDAY
Energy Research:
Energy Research:
- BBC Bite Size - scroll down; use all 3 pages
- Virtual Science Fair - click tabs on the left; view the animations
- Conserve Energy Future - click tabs at the top
- University of Manchester - click any type of energy; read the pros/cons
- EIA Energy Kids
- Chapter 5, Section 1 - coal, oil, natural gas
- Chapter 5, Section 2 - solar, electric, wind, biomass, geothermal
- Chapter 5, Section 3 - nuclear
Core Connections:
1. Finish your Periodic Table Summary
2. Get at least one peer edit and revise the Summary
3. Summary Due Monday
4. Digital Portfolio Periodic Table Reflection - complete for Monday - you do not have to post this on your digital portfolio - just complete the Google Doc and keep it in your drive
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Social Studies: No homework. Enjoy your evening.
8th Grade Math (1st & 2nd Periods): Comparing & Ordering Rational #'s (#1-8 all).
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Comparing & Ordering Rational #'s (#1-6 all).
Math I: BONUS assignment (Optional) is due tomorrow.
Science: No homework. Bring both assignments from class today to class with you tomorrow!
8th Grade Math (1st & 2nd Periods): Comparing & Ordering Rational #'s (#1-8 all).
8th Grade Math (3rd Period): Comparing & Ordering Rational #'s (#1-6 all).
Math I: BONUS assignment (Optional) is due tomorrow.
Science: No homework. Bring both assignments from class today to class with you tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Science: Finish today's handout if you did not finish in class. Spend 15-20 minutes using the links below to practice balancing chemical equations.
Links for Science Class:
Khan Academy
Chembalancer
Balancing Act
Balancing Equations
Phet Simulations - click "Game"
Core Connections: Classwork directions for Periodic Table Summary due Monday, Sept. 25th (we will work on this in class tomorrow - this is NOT homework)
8th Grade Math: None
MathI: Assignment #11 (Equations only). BONUS assignment (Optional) is due FRIDAY 9/22.
Social Studies; Create your legacy SYMBOL from the generalization that you created in class. Bring the symbol to SEMINAR tomorrow.
Links for Science Class:
Khan Academy
Chembalancer
Balancing Act
Balancing Equations
Phet Simulations - click "Game"
Core Connections: Classwork directions for Periodic Table Summary due Monday, Sept. 25th (we will work on this in class tomorrow - this is NOT homework)
8th Grade Math: None
MathI: Assignment #11 (Equations only). BONUS assignment (Optional) is due FRIDAY 9/22.
Social Studies; Create your legacy SYMBOL from the generalization that you created in class. Bring the symbol to SEMINAR tomorrow.
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