Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Science:  Bring earbuds / headphones to class tomorrow if you have them. 

1. Finish your Bacteria Lab Report. Use the Bacteria Lab Report Guide as you analyze your results and draw conclusions.  Use the Class Data. Write in complete sentences and be sure your lab report has the following sections:  Purpose, Predictions, Procedure, Results (for Day 2 and Day 3), and Conclusions (at least 3 paragraphs addressing the questions in the Bacteria Lab Report Guide). Be sure to use terms from the Bacteria Morphology charts in your Results sections to describe the bacteria growth you observed.  
2. Finish the Bacteria Basics handout from Monday if you have not already finished it yet. 

Core Connections: 

Please complete the following review of Zacki Murphy's presentation 

*Reminder:  Wear or bring athletic shoes tomorrow (Wednesday, 3/1).  All 8th graders should report to the gym tomorrow at the beginning of your first elective.  You will do a heart rate lesson as part of your Nutrition Project.  

SS: Notes on 10.1 and 10.2 due Thursday

Language Arts: Book Trailer Presentations on Wednesday, March 1st. Students will have a chance to earn extra points towards their project grade by presenting the fiction and nonfiction trailers to their class mates.
Requirements: Present both trailers, brief explanation of why you chose your books (2-3 sentences) spoken or written, read a short portion of the text that you find most interesting, show video to class and be able to answer questions about the text.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Social Studies:  Make sure that your Graphic Organizer has been approved and is complete for Persuasive essay 2.  

Write a one paragraph reflection about today's seminar experience.

DQ:  What is the author implying about the American people and the future of American society?

Language Arts: Research the author of 'And Then There Were None' Agatha Christie. Determine the genre of the text and have this information ready to present in class tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th.
*Book Trailer Presentations: Students who would like the chance to earn extra points towards their project will be allowed to present both the fiction and nonfiction book trailers to their class mates on Wednesday, March 1st. 

Science: Complete the Results section for Day 2 of the bacteria lab if you did not finish in class.  Use terms from the Bacteria Morphology charts to describe the bacteria growth. Finish the Bacteria Basics handout from class if you did not finish.  Use Chapter 11, Section 2 in your textbook.  

Friday, February 24

Science:  Finish the purpose, predictions, and procedure sections for today's Bacteria Lab if you did not finish in class today.  Your procedure needs to include the following terms: Petri dish, nutrient agar, Sharpie, sterile swabs, 37 degrees C (98 degrees F), and incubator.  Underline the terms when you use them in your procedure.  

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Science:  Complete the field trip assignment if you have not finished it.  Finish the Human Microbiome article and questions if you did not finish during class on Wednesday.  If you  missed class on Wednesday or want to review, watch the human microbiome introduction video.

Thank you so much to all the adults who helped chaperone today.  We are so grateful for your help. Thanks for everything you did to make today's field trip a success! Students, thanks for having a great attitude and for being so focused today.  Nice work!

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

PARENTS: If you have not yet paid for Thursday's field trip, please pay through the OrgsOnline website.  The event is listed as '8th Grade Museum of Natural Sciences' in OrgsOnline.  We need your payment for Thursday's field trip as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Science:  Finish the Human Microbiome article and questions if you did not finish during class.  If you  missed class today or want to review, watch the human microbiome introduction video.  

Field Trip tomorrow! Bring your lunch, a pencil, binder (or other surface to use for writing), and a positive attitude.  Dress appropriately.  We will be walking through the museum and eating lunch outside.  Chaperones should park in the high school parking lot.  

Social Studies:  Read, annotate and code the "Charlie Daniels" article for our seminar on 2/27.

TEAM POLICY REMINDER:  Quizzes can be given at any time, announced or unannounced to verify comprehension of daily lessons.  Make sure that you are reviewing nightly to be prepared!  

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

PARENTS: If you have not yet paid for Thursday's field trip, please pay through the OrgsOnline website.  The event is listed as '8th Grade Museum of Natural Sciences' in OrgsOnline.  We need your payment for Thursday's field trip as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Science:  Finish your comparison between Hidden & Active viruses if you did not finish during class.  On the INSIDE: Summarize how each type of virus infects a cell.  List & describe the steps in your own words and draw diagrams to show the process.  Color your diagrams and be sure to label your host cell, virus, host cell genetic material , and virus genetic material.  On the BACK:  List and describe similarities between hidden and active viruses.  Resources for help:  Figure 4 on pages 444-445 in your textbook and the animation on Prentice Hall (Use webcode cep-1021, then click the orange "start" button). 

Social Studies:  Read, annotate and code your Charlie Daniels article for our next seminar on 2/27!  

Language Arts: Book Trailers for your Fiction and Nonfiction texts are DUE Friday 2/24.
Here's a link to the Prezi presentation for your review of project resources and expectations.

Core Connections: Final Current Event Project due Friday, 2/24

Friday, February 17, 2017

Science:  Flu Attack!  How  a Virus Invades your Body

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Social Studies:  Quiz tomorrow.  Bring your Hippo sheet and primary source document to class tomorrow.

Science:  Finish your notes on Viruses, Chapter 11 Section 1 if you did not finish during class.  (Pages 441-446 in blue science textbook)

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

    Monday, February 27th we will launch our next Core Connections project related to the nutrition standards in science.  The ‘Nutritionist for Hire’ project will require students to procure a real client, create a health questionnaire, and design a personalized health and exercise plan for that client.

    The project launch will be an ‘in house’ field trip.  We are excited to have Zacki Murphy of Zacki’s Culinary Creations visiting each Core Connections class.  She will be preparing both food and an instructional presentation for your students to demonstrate that healthy food can be tasty!  The cost for the presentation and food will be $7 per student.  

    Please visit OrgsOnline to pay for this event by Monday, February 20th. Thank you so much for supporting your student’s learning!

Enjoy your weekend!

Warmest Regards,

Ms. Norman

Wednesday, February 15

Social Studies:  Be prepared to discuss your political cartoon meaning tomorrow.  Work on your EQ response for Friday's quiz.  Study your notes and vocabulary for the quiz as well.

Language Arts: Write your 2 paragraph letter to 'Von'.  (if you didn't start/finish the letter in class today)
Paragraph 1: Inform him about the plight of immigrants around the world today. (4-5 complete sentences)
Paragraph 2: Explain your stance on immigration and what you have learned from reading about his experience. (4-5 complete sentences)

Science:  Finish the Biomolecules graphic organizer if you did not finish during class/MTSS today.  (Check your work with the Answer Key when you finish.) Quiz tomorrow!  Study all notes in your science binder (pages 1-11) and Section 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 in your textbook.  Use websites and review links posted this week (scroll back through the blog) for review and additional practice. 

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤

Links for Science Class:

Amoeba Sisters - Mitosis

Cell Cycle animation

Cell Cycle game - quiz yourself & review

Another Cell Cycle game 

Cell Cycle - more review & matching
Cell Cycle review - identify the stages

Science:  Finish the Amoeba Sisters video and handout (front & back!) if you did not finish in class today.   Review cell division and mitosis by using the links posted above.  Quiz on Thursday!  Study your notes & labs on biomolecules, nutrition, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and cell division.  

Core Connections: Current Event Project Submission 2 due Friday
Guest Speaker Coming!!  Zacki Murphy, professional chef, will be visiting our classes on Monday, Feb. 27th to launch the Nutrition Project.  Please visit the orgsonline website to pay for this 8th Grade in-house field trip.

State Farm T-shirt

Monday, February 13

8th Grade Supply List

• tissues
• disinfectant wipes
• paper towels
• pencils
• cap erasers

Science:  Finish today's classwork (Cell Division notes) if you did not finish during class.  Follow directions on the handout. Quiz this week on Thursday (updated from last week!)  Quiz will cover these topics: biomolecules, food/energy, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cell division.  Study pages 1-10 in your science binder and these sections in the textbook:  Chapter 9 Section 3, Chapter 10 Sections 1, 2 and 3.  

Social Studies: Review your notes and vocab on Reconstruction/9.4 and 9.5 NC plus notes on ATSOU Heartland.  Quiz on Friday.  Develop a one paragraph response to the following question for your quiz:

How did Reconstruction impact NC politically, socially and economically?

Friday, February 20, 2017

Links for Science class:

Study Jams

Virtual Lab - Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

Amoeba Sisters Cellular Respiration

Amoeba Sisters Photosynthesis

Science:  Finish today's classwork if you did not finish during class.  Quiz next week (Weds or Thurs).  Study your notes on biomolecules, nutrition, photosynthesis, cellular respiration (pages 1-8 in your science binder).  Bring back your signed permission slip for the field trip if you have not done this already.

Thursday, February 9

Science - Finish your photosynthesis diagrams if you did not finish in class.  Follow instructions on your PS handout. Bring earbuds tomorrow (Friday, 2/10).  Quiz on Wednesday, Feb. 15.  Study all notes on Food & Energy (pages 1-8 in your binder currently).  Bring back your field trip permission form if you have not already done this.  

Link for Science Class:
Go to PH School  
Enter web code:  cep-1042
Click the orange "Start" button

Core Connections - Selected Current Event Research Guide - due Friday, Feb. 10
Select your topic and product on this Google Form: due by 11pm tonight
Project Options can be found on page two of the Current Events Project Instructions

Reminder: High school registration forms are due tomorrow, Feb. 10 to your 1st period teacher.

Social Studies:  Review your new unit vocabulary and notes on NC 9

Math I: Horizontal and Vertical line worksheet.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Core Connections: Current Events Project Instructions
Current Events Project Calendar
Current Events Research Guide - due Friday, Feb. 10

Science:  Study your notes on biomolecules, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis.  Quiz next week on Wednesday.  Topics covered:  biomolecules, cell compounds, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and cell division.

Link for Science Class:
Go to PH School  
Enter web code:  cep-1042
Click the orange "Start" button

Social Studies:  Read NC 9.5 and take notes.  Study your new unit vocabulary/RECONSTRUCTION

8th Grade Math: Test tomorrow

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Core Connections:  Complete Current Events 3,2,1 if you did not complete it in class.

Math I: Test tomorrow
8th Grade Math: Complete Test Review Worksheet. Test Thursday.

Social Studies:  Finish your notes on NC 9.4 Reconstruction in NC.  Make flash cards for your new Unit vocabulary.

Reconstruction
freedmen
Black Codes
carpetbagger
universal manhood suffrage
segregate
Ku Klux Klan
martial law
Kirk-Holden war
impeach
Freedmen's Bureau
sharecropper

Science:  Finish the cellular respiration yeast lab - all questions, observations, and diagrams.  Your next quiz in science will be Wednesday, Feb. 15.  Bring back your signed permission slip for the field trip if you have not done this already.  

Language Arts: Book Trailers scripts and Project Outlines are due Friday, February 10th.  Links to resources have been included on Google classroom. You can choose to create your own outline but here is a template to use if you choose.
https://5-6dateps.wikispaces.com/file/view/Book+Trailer+Planning+Template.pdf

Monday, February 6, 2017

Core Connections:
Please find the calendar for our next project linked here so you can plan ahead.  We will begin reviewing the requirements in class on Wednesday.
What Makes a Story "Newsworthy?" due Tuesday
Link for today's classwork: Newseum, Other links if Newseum doesn't work
Please bring in EARBUDS Tuesday

Science:  1) Finish the "Energy In/Energy Out" lab from Friday if you did not finish during class.    2) Finish the Cellular Respiration handout if you did not finish during class.  Follow directions.      3) Bring back your signed permission form for the field trip if you have not already done this. 

Social Studies:  Create an obituary for President Lincoln.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Core Connections: 1. Complete your Water Conservation Poster - due Monday  2. If you have not finished the first column of the "What Makes a Story 'Newsworthy'" worksheet, complete it for Monday

Language Arts: Review the information about elements of poetry and prepare for your reading check on Monday. You'll also need your book trailer supplies/equipment to continue your work on that project. The script and project outline is due Friday, February 10th.  

PARENTS:  Field Trip information letters were sent home yesterday.  Please ask your student about the field trip letter, and sign the permission form as soon as possible (if you haven't already done so).  Payments can be made through OrgsOnline.

Thursday, February 2

PARENTS:  Field Trip information letters were sent home today.  Please ask your student about the field trip letter, and sign the permission form as soon as possible.  Payments can be made through OrgsOnline.

Science:  Finish the Cell Compounds review if you did not finish during class today.  Bring a snack food with nutritional information (NOT DORITOS) for tomorrow's activity.  If your food does not have a nutritional label, search for the food here and print the nutritonal information.  

Social Studies:  Test Tomorrow

http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2079925#.WIeXKlMrLIU


Core Connections: Water Poster Due Monday

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Science:  Study your notes on biomolecules.  Bring a snack food (NOT Doritos!) with the nutritional information on Friday.  If your snack does not have a label (such as an apple, carrots, banana, etc.), use this resource to find your food and print the nutritional information before coming to class.

Social Studies:  Research (for your group) to find evidence in the form of primary sources to determine how the South's economic policies affected you.  (Make inferences based on the source material)

*Remember your role:  Planter, Yeoman farmer, skilled wage earner, unskilled laborer, merchant

Test Friday.  Jeopardy review tomorrow

Language Arts: Research the Vietnam War and immigration. Your notes will be used in tomorrow's discussion. Minimum of 4 facts about each topic (8 total)