Social Studies: Review the quotes for Seminar on Tuesday (on google classroom) Make sure the worksheet is complete from NC Ch. 4 section 2.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
ELA: (1) Finish ATTWN Chapter 1 discussion questions. See Google classroom for form. (2) Study vocabulary.
Social Studies: Review the quotes for Socratic Seminar 1 on google classroom. Seminar 1 next Tuesday...be prepared!
Read NC Ch. 4 section 2 and fill out the graphic organizer.
*Finish your "Revolutionary Spirit" chart from class if you did not finish it earlier.
Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - continue working on Practice #1-6 dilations (complete one more than you did in class)
4th & 5th period - TAKE HOME TEST DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 31st by 3:15pm!!!!
Social Studies: Review the quotes for Socratic Seminar 1 on google classroom. Seminar 1 next Tuesday...be prepared!
Read NC Ch. 4 section 2 and fill out the graphic organizer.
*Finish your "Revolutionary Spirit" chart from class if you did not finish it earlier.
Math: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - continue working on Practice #1-6 dilations (complete one more than you did in class)
4th & 5th period - TAKE HOME TEST DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 31st by 3:15pm!!!!
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Science Olympiad Info Letter
Science: Review your notes on metals. Finish the Nonmetals & Metalloids section of the chart if you did not finish in class. Click here to see the flame tests we did in class today for various metals.
Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - thatquiz transformations
4th & 5th - Take Home test due Friday Aug 31st
Social Studies: Finish the Regulator Movement slideshow and compose your final paragraph reflection.
Classwork Lesson on Regulator Movement
1. Read slides 8-12
2. Compose a 1 paragraph response to the questions on slide 12.
3. Read slides 13-15.
4. Answer the question on slide 15.
5. Read slides 16-18 and write a final reflection paragraph about your response to what you have read about the Regulators.
Extra Credit: Create a postcard to be sold at the Regulator Bookstore on 9th Street in Durham. The postcard should reflect your understanding of the historical meaning associated with the name. You have until October 1st to turn in the postcard. It is worth a test grade.
ELA: 1. Finish Pronouns Unit on No Red Ink. Pronoun quizzes start tomorrow. 2. Study ATTWN vocabulary.
Science: Review your notes on metals. Finish the Nonmetals & Metalloids section of the chart if you did not finish in class. Click here to see the flame tests we did in class today for various metals.
Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - thatquiz transformations
4th & 5th - Take Home test due Friday Aug 31st
Social Studies: Finish the Regulator Movement slideshow and compose your final paragraph reflection.
Classwork Lesson on Regulator Movement
1. Read slides 8-12
2. Compose a 1 paragraph response to the questions on slide 12.
3. Read slides 13-15.
4. Answer the question on slide 15.
5. Read slides 16-18 and write a final reflection paragraph about your response to what you have read about the Regulators.
Extra Credit: Create a postcard to be sold at the Regulator Bookstore on 9th Street in Durham. The postcard should reflect your understanding of the historical meaning associated with the name. You have until October 1st to turn in the postcard. It is worth a test grade.
ELA: 1. Finish Pronouns Unit on No Red Ink. Pronoun quizzes start tomorrow. 2. Study ATTWN vocabulary.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Science Olympiad Info Letter
Science: Finish today's lab if you did not finish in class. Review and study your notes on metals.
Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Practice EOG sheet
4th & 5th - Take Home test due Friday Aug 31st
Social Studies: Regulator Assignment/Google Classroom.
Directions for Part 1 of Regulator assignment:
1. Read slides 1 -7
2. Take notes on slides 1-7. You must have 5 main ideas and 5 supporting ideas.
3. Answer the question on slide 7 in a 1 paragraph response. "What do you do?"
Homework check tomorrow on steps 1 -3 above.
Science: Finish today's lab if you did not finish in class. Review and study your notes on metals.
Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Practice EOG sheet
4th & 5th - Take Home test due Friday Aug 31st
Social Studies: Regulator Assignment/Google Classroom.
Directions for Part 1 of Regulator assignment:
1. Read slides 1 -7
2. Take notes on slides 1-7. You must have 5 main ideas and 5 supporting ideas.
3. Answer the question on slide 7 in a 1 paragraph response. "What do you do?"
Homework check tomorrow on steps 1 -3 above.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Monday, August 27, 2018
Science: Finish the "Metals" section of the chart from class today - front side only. Use your textbook to help (Section 15.3).
Social Studies: Review for your test tomorrow.
http://www.superteachertools.
ELA: (1) If you have fewer than 8 pronoun units done on No Red Ink, you need to catch up at home. (2) Study your vocabulary (test 9/14). (3) If you want to pass the EOG, you need to be reading a MINIMUM of 20 minutes every day after school.
Math: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Periods quiz on translations, reflections, and rotations tomorrow (know quadrants too).
4th & 5th periods: Take home test due Friday Aug 31st
Social Studies: Review for your test tomorrow.
http://www.superteachertools.
ELA: (1) If you have fewer than 8 pronoun units done on No Red Ink, you need to catch up at home. (2) Study your vocabulary (test 9/14). (3) If you want to pass the EOG, you need to be reading a MINIMUM of 20 minutes every day after school.
Math: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Periods quiz on translations, reflections, and rotations tomorrow (know quadrants too).
4th & 5th periods: Take home test due Friday Aug 31st
Friday, August 24, 2018
Friday, August 24, 2018
ELA: Study the And Then There Were None vocabulary words that you chose. Here's the link to the Quizlet set.
Math: 1st, 2nd 3rd - make sure all thatquizzes are complete
4th & 5th: Take home test due Friday August 31st
Math: 1st, 2nd 3rd - make sure all thatquizzes are complete
4th & 5th: Take home test due Friday August 31st
Period Table Project
You will need to construct a Periodic Table with at least 20 elements. It needs to be organized and labeled correctly. This will be due on 9/5
Your Rubric:
Rubric for Periodic Table
Spent Your Time Wisely ________ ( 10 pts)
Spelling/Grammar _________(10 pts)
Colorful/Creative _________(10 pts)
Has rough draft approved _________(20 pts)
Has at least 20 elements and is organized correctly _________( 30 pts)
Has at least 4 categories _________(20 pts)
Your Rubric:
Rubric for Periodic Table
Spent Your Time Wisely ________ ( 10 pts)
Spelling/Grammar _________(10 pts)
Colorful/Creative _________(10 pts)
Has rough draft approved _________(20 pts)
Has at least 20 elements and is organized correctly _________( 30 pts)
Has at least 4 categories _________(20 pts)
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Social Studies: Use the study guide to prepare for next Tuesday's TEST.
Science: Study for your quiz tomorrow. Use the links posted earlier this week to help you review.
ELA:
1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods: Group project (character poster) due today in class.
2nd period: Group project (character poster) due tomorrow in class.
Read 20+ minutes per day outside of school!
Math:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd: make sure all "thatquiz" are completed
4th & 5th: Take home test due Friday August 31st
Science: Study for your quiz tomorrow. Use the links posted earlier this week to help you review.
ELA:
1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods: Group project (character poster) due today in class.
2nd period: Group project (character poster) due tomorrow in class.
Read 20+ minutes per day outside of school!
Math:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd: make sure all "thatquiz" are completed
4th & 5th: Take home test due Friday August 31st
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Core Connections: Think about how others see you. What do you think your reputation at Voyager would be? Write a few sentences about it. Due Friday
Social Studies: Period 1 only: Finish the Fill in the blank assignment for Ch. 3 NC and answer the question at the bottom of the mapping side of the assignment. All other classes: Study for your test next Tuesday.
Science: Finish the color-coded periodic table - Part A and Part B if you did not finish during class. Answer the "Family Ties" questions on the back of the instructions. Study for your quiz on Friday. Use Quizlet to review vocabulary.
Notes on Matter
Notes on Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
Notes on Atoms
Notes on Periodic Table
Math: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd: Practice worksheet
4th & 5th: thatquiz
Social Studies: Period 1 only: Finish the Fill in the blank assignment for Ch. 3 NC and answer the question at the bottom of the mapping side of the assignment. All other classes: Study for your test next Tuesday.
Science: Finish the color-coded periodic table - Part A and Part B if you did not finish during class. Answer the "Family Ties" questions on the back of the instructions. Study for your quiz on Friday. Use Quizlet to review vocabulary.
Notes on Matter
Notes on Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
Notes on Atoms
Notes on Periodic Table
Math: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd: Practice worksheet
4th & 5th: thatquiz
10 Researched Questions for Game Show due Friday
You must have 10 researched questions ready to go for this Friday. They can be any part of the curriculum for 8th grade.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Science: Store Visit assignment due Thursday. Follow directions. Quiz on Friday. Study all notes in your "Now" section of your science binder.
Social Studies: Study Guide for your test next Tuesday:
5 Themes of Geography (application of themes)
Anchor Vocabulary plus Colonization Unit Vocabulary
Native vs. European Culture (2 Handouts with questions plus Cherokee story of Creation)
NC Early Explorers (2.3 graphic organizer)
Lost Colony Notes
NC Ch. 3 Fill in the blank plus mapping
13 Original Colonies/Jigsaw activity
Math: Thatquiz
ELA: See Google classroom for assignments.
Social Studies: Study Guide for your test next Tuesday:
5 Themes of Geography (application of themes)
Anchor Vocabulary plus Colonization Unit Vocabulary
Native vs. European Culture (2 Handouts with questions plus Cherokee story of Creation)
NC Early Explorers (2.3 graphic organizer)
Lost Colony Notes
NC Ch. 3 Fill in the blank plus mapping
13 Original Colonies/Jigsaw activity
Math: Thatquiz
ELA: See Google classroom for assignments.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Reflection Paragraph from Newspaper
Students need to reflect on their newspaper and write a paragraph. Due Tuesday. This assignment is on Google Classroom.
Social Studies: Complete the graphic organizer for NC Ch. 2 section 3. Study your new vocab words and your Social Studies Anchor words.
Colonization Unit Vocabulary: expedition, colonization, colony, charter, pilgrim, backcountry, immigrant, boycott, Lord Proprietor, militia
Science: Work on your Store Visit Assignment (due Thursday). Quiz on Friday. Study your notes in the "Now" section of your binder: notes on lab safety, lab equipment, matter, and atoms.
Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Thatquiz
4th & 5th: finish classwork worksheet
Social Studies: Complete the graphic organizer for NC Ch. 2 section 3. Study your new vocab words and your Social Studies Anchor words.
Colonization Unit Vocabulary: expedition, colonization, colony, charter, pilgrim, backcountry, immigrant, boycott, Lord Proprietor, militia
Science: Work on your Store Visit Assignment (due Thursday). Quiz on Friday. Study your notes in the "Now" section of your binder: notes on lab safety, lab equipment, matter, and atoms.
Math: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Thatquiz
4th & 5th: finish classwork worksheet
Student Survey due
All students need to complete this survey (it was assigned on Google Classroom) by Tuesday.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzPIOfMoYH3brB4c5vSG24efmSC1d4WjV1cF9EmXXnElT-Qw/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzPIOfMoYH3brB4c5vSG24efmSC1d4WjV1cF9EmXXnElT-Qw/viewform
Friday, August 17, 2018
Friday, August 17, 2018
Links for Science:
Element Math game
Parts of an Atom quiz
The Atom Quiz
Study Jams - Atoms
Science: Quiz on Friday, August 24. Study your notes on matter, molecules, and atoms. Store Visit assignment is due Thursday, August 23 - plan ahead!
Element Math game
Parts of an Atom quiz
The Atom Quiz
Study Jams - Atoms
Science: Quiz on Friday, August 24. Study your notes on matter, molecules, and atoms. Store Visit assignment is due Thursday, August 23 - plan ahead!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Parents, please join us for Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 23 at 6:00.
Science: Finish the Flocabulary assignments - due tomorrow (8/17). You need to complete all four tasks in your Assignments tab. Science Quiz on Friday, August 24. Study all pages in your "Now" section and Chapter 13, Section 1 in your textbook.
Social Studies: Respond to the questions from today's reading "Native American World". Study your anchor vocabulary.
Math: Parent Assignment due today (Thurs); 1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods: thatquiz plots assignments (best 3 scores will be recorded as homework for this week); Go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com to find the "thatquiz" tab.
4th & 5th Periods: cheesy riddle worksheet.
Students need to bring their composition notebook to class EVERYDAY!
Science: Finish the Flocabulary assignments - due tomorrow (8/17). You need to complete all four tasks in your Assignments tab. Science Quiz on Friday, August 24. Study all pages in your "Now" section and Chapter 13, Section 1 in your textbook.
Social Studies: Respond to the questions from today's reading "Native American World". Study your anchor vocabulary.
Math: Parent Assignment due today (Thurs); 1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods: thatquiz plots assignments (best 3 scores will be recorded as homework for this week); Go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com to find the "thatquiz" tab.
4th & 5th Periods: cheesy riddle worksheet.
Students need to bring their composition notebook to class EVERYDAY!
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
8th Grade Curriculum Night is Thursday, August 23 at 6:00. Parents, please join us!
Science: Finish the Flocabulary assignments by Friday.
Social Studies: Complete the Cherokee Creation story questions. Essential Question: How do Native American beliefs differ from our own?
Study your Anchor Vocabulary.
Math: Parent Assignment due tomorrow; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods: thatquiz plots assignments (best 3 scores will be recorded as homework for this week); 4th & 5th Periods: thatquiz (Equations 1 and Algebra). Go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com to find the "thatquiz" tab.
Students need to bring their composition notebook to class EVERYDAY!
Science: Finish the Flocabulary assignments by Friday.
Social Studies: Complete the Cherokee Creation story questions. Essential Question: How do Native American beliefs differ from our own?
Study your Anchor Vocabulary.
Math: Parent Assignment due tomorrow; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods: thatquiz plots assignments (best 3 scores will be recorded as homework for this week); 4th & 5th Periods: thatquiz (Equations 1 and Algebra). Go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com to find the "thatquiz" tab.
Students need to bring their composition notebook to class EVERYDAY!
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Science: Finish the review questions on the Making Molecules handout from today. Use the links below to practice building molecules.
Phet Simulation
Molecularium (turn down the volume if you are using this one during class)
Social Studies: Respond to questions 6 - 10 from the "What is an American?" doc shared on google classroom. Study your SS Anchor Words.
Math: Thatquiz (to access, go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com and click on the "thatquiz" tab; select your class period, then name, and enter password). Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 16th.
Phet Simulation
Molecularium (turn down the volume if you are using this one during class)
Social Studies: Respond to questions 6 - 10 from the "What is an American?" doc shared on google classroom. Study your SS Anchor Words.
Math: Thatquiz (to access, go to mrshigdonmath.weebly.com and click on the "thatquiz" tab; select your class period, then name, and enter password). Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 16th.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Monday, August 13, 2018
Social Studies: Finish your word wall/pictionary assignment from class. See you tomorrow!
Science: Finish reading and taking notes on Section 13.1 (pages 536-545) in your textbook. List each subheading and record important ideas and vocabulary words under each heading. Bring your colored pencils to class tomorrow!
Science: Finish reading and taking notes on Section 13.1 (pages 536-545) in your textbook. List each subheading and record important ideas and vocabulary words under each heading. Bring your colored pencils to class tomorrow!
Friday, August 10, 2018
Newspaper Due 8/17
Students will be assigned in groups on Monday. They will be creating a classroom newspaper. The information is in their google classroom.
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Social Studies: Letter of into due tomorrow for a completion grade. Get your expectations sheet signed by your parent.
Tomorrow is a workday for the Cube mini project. The cube is due on Monday, August 13. The Powerpoint review of the 5 Themes of Geography has been shared on google classroom.
Please join your class: 1st 4yij5rt, 2nd 32i9r8, 3rd j07zs7, 4th 23wsh8s, 5th msom7du
Science: Your Scientific Summer assignment is due tomorrow. Review the Lab Safety and Lab Equipment notes from class this week. Bring back your signed Lab Safety contract if you have not already returned it. Bring your dividers, page protectors, and colored pencils to class tomorrow.
Tomorrow is a workday for the Cube mini project. The cube is due on Monday, August 13. The Powerpoint review of the 5 Themes of Geography has been shared on google classroom.
Please join your class: 1st 4yij5rt, 2nd 32i9r8, 3rd j07zs7, 4th 23wsh8s, 5th msom7du
Science: Your Scientific Summer assignment is due tomorrow. Review the Lab Safety and Lab Equipment notes from class this week. Bring back your signed Lab Safety contract if you have not already returned it. Bring your dividers, page protectors, and colored pencils to class tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Science: Review the Lab Safety rules we discussed in class. Use the videos below to review lab safety. Finish the Scientific Summer assignment (due Friday, 8/10). Bring back your signed Lab Safety Contract.
Lab Safety Rap
Lab Safety
Math: Get newsletter signed (Math 8 newsletter and Math I newsletter); Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 16th
Lab Safety Rap
Lab Safety
Math: Get newsletter signed (Math 8 newsletter and Math I newsletter); Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 16th
Monday, August 6, 2018
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Core Connections: Please read and be reading to discuss this article by 8/13.
http://www.legacyproject.org/guides/whatislegacy.html
Science: Your Scientific Summer assignment is due Friday, August 10. Bring back your signed Lab Safety Contract.
Social Studies: Letter of Intro due on Friday, August 10th (not before 8/10). Get your Requirement sheet signed by a parent.
Math: Get newsletter signed (Math 8 newsletter and Math I newsletter); Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 16th
http://www.legacyproject.org/guides/whatislegacy.html
Science: Your Scientific Summer assignment is due Friday, August 10. Bring back your signed Lab Safety Contract.
Social Studies: Letter of Intro due on Friday, August 10th (not before 8/10). Get your Requirement sheet signed by a parent.
Math: Get newsletter signed (Math 8 newsletter and Math I newsletter); Parent Assignment due Thursday Aug 16th
Friday, August 3, 2018
Who Are You Writing Assignment due 8/13
In no more than 250 words you need to write who you are. This should be done in a google doc and sent to me at aeisenson@voyageracademy.net I don't want anything superficial. Look inside yourself and start to write. You must also include a photo. Good Luck!
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