Friday, December 18, 2020

Happy Friday! Thanks for a great semester!

Please join us for the Winter Assembly at 8:30am today.

Here is the link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83978238009?pwd=em4zNENFdEFTWW1sOVhKR1RnN0cwZz09

Meeting ID: 839 7823 8009

Passcode: 633390

After the assembly, go to your first period class at 9:30am.

Please check Powerschool. Please complete and submit any missing assignments today.

Enjoy your break! You've earned it.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

 

Social Studies:

1.  Study your Slavery Unit vocabulary.

2.  Remember that you will attend the winter assembly tomorrow morning from 8:30-9:00ish.  You will then go to first period at 9:30.  

* Today is the last day to turn in your warm-ups for Quarter 2. (Project Grade)

Science: 
Finish your Aquagrams - you should have 2 different profiles created for 2 different ocean organisms.  Follow the directions and tips for best practices - your slides should reflect the tips and guidelines shown in class today. Remember to use 8th-grade level facts for your organisms!

Core Connections:

Based on your answers, there is a clarifying slide show today for Chasing Rivers and Water Usage/Water Quality.

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th - finish Evaluate Functions document from class

2nd: In the doc started in class, make sure you state whether 1-9 are exponential or linear; choose 6 (of the 9 problems) to write equations

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

 Science:

1 - Answer the Attendance Question in GC today.

2 - Work on your Aquagram profiles.  Two profiles for two different ocean organisms (from different ocean zones) are due on Thursday.  You will also have class time on Thursday to work on these.

3 - Check PowerSchool and Google Classroom.  Finish any missing work.  

Core Connections:

1. Please complete the Google Form in GC today by 1:00 p.m.

2. Make sure you've submitted the Where does the Water Go slide from Tuesday.

3. Finish the Chasing Rivers video and questions.  

Stay warm! 

Math:

All Classes - Please complete the quiz posted in google classroom (it's a form). There is a not an attendance question for math today. If you complete the quiz, you will be marked present. If you do not complete the quiz before 11:59pm tonight, you will be marked absent for Wed 12/16/20.

Social Studies:

1. Make sure that you have submitted your Quarter 2 warm-ups. The document was due on Monday for a project grade.

2. Continue to read through the information linked to GC about Enslaved Entrepreneur Elizabeth Keckly. Work on your reflection today and make sure that you identify the 5 Key Features in her story, in your reflection. (See you tomorrow!)

ELA:

Attendance form!

Finish yesterday's work ("The Gift of Death").

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

 Science: 

Work on your first Aquagram.  Select your organism, begin your research, and create the profile page.  Follow directions given in class and on the template slide.  Use the websites provided in the assignment to help you research.  Two Aquagram profiles for  organisms in different ocean zones are due Thursday. These will be your last assignments for 2nd quarter - finish strong!

Math:
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th- 

-make sure card sort activity from Mon is correct; cut and glue to p44 (glue functions in a section together and non-functions in a section together)

-8th grade IXL Z1 Identify Functions (90 smartscore or 20 minutes)

-Quiz on Identifying Functions tomorrow (could practice in ALG IXL Q4 to study)

2nd-Complete Exponential Functions Quiz by Wed Dec 16th at 11:59pm

Social Studies:

1.  If you did not submit your warm ups for Quarter 2 yesterday, please do so today.  Late assignments are deducted 10 pts per day late.  The last day to turn in your warm ups is Thursday morning.

2.  Read the linked information about the life of enslaved entrepreneur Elizabeth Keckly in GC.  Write a 1-3 paragraph summary about her legacy.  IDENTIFY any of the 5 Key Factors of enslaved entrepreneurship found within her story. Be prepared to share on Thursday.  There is  nothing to submit.

ELA:

1. "The Gift of Death" (GC): This is your work for today AND tomorrow. 

2. Study "In Defense of Consumerism" vocabulary and "Gift of Death" vocabulary.

Monday, December 14, 2020

Happy Monday!

Core Connections:

1.  Thank you for a wonderful Celebration at Voya-Con! I am enjoying your projects.   

2. Today, you have a short interactive to turn in on: Where is fresh water on earth?

3. Please check out our weekly work outline.

 

Science:

Finish the Open Ocean / Deep Zone Review questions posted in GC today. 

Check PowerSchool and Google Classroom for any missing assignments and complete these. This is the last week of 2nd Quarter. 

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: 

-INBp43 Justify if Function or Not (orange half sheet in supply folder)

-Card Sort(orange full sheet in supply folder): determine if function or not (we will check on Tuesday) 

-Quiz Wednesday

2nd: Exponential Functions Review Sheet (Quiz Wed)

ELA:

"In Defense of Consumerism" (GC)

Social Studies:

1.  Submit your quarter 2 warm-ups today in GC for on time credit.  You should have 25 entries.

2.  Watch the video about the life of George Moses Horton in GC (Enslaved Entrepreneur)

3.  Read the post from the Chatham Arts Council about George Moses Horton day.

4.  Write a 1 -3 paragraph reflection about the life of George Moses Horton.  Describe what kind of determination he had to become an entrepreneur even though he was enslaved!

*THERE IS NOTHING TO SUBMIT!  We will discuss your reflections in class tomorrow!

Friday, December 11, 2020

Holiday Spirit Week next week!  All is not calm, but we can still be merry & bright.  Monday is Twin Day - dress like your friend or a group of friends.  :)

Here is the zoom link for our guest speaker today. Please be punctual.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81214298942?pwd=bk1pQ0oreVNiRXBMZ0YzWXZNZE9tZz09

ELA:

What Does the Adjective Describe (video and NRI).

BIG BIG EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: In preparation for our argumentative writing unit next quarter, students can attend "Identifying Bias and Misinformation in Resources," Day 1, Session 5 (Tuesday, December 15 @ 3:00pm), of the free Cultural Arts LIVE conference and write a brief reflection. I'll send the link to the talk when I get it.

Social Studies;

1.  Warm-ups from Quarter 2 will be submitted for a Project grade on Monday.  DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENT UNTIL I POST ON MONDAY!

2.  Period 2-5 should complete the reading from Chapter 8 section 2 in the NC book (p. 266-274)

3.  Period 1 should complete the reading from Chapter 8 section 2 in the NC book (p. 262-265)

Have a great weekend.  Winter is near!

Science:

Finish the Neritic Zone questions (assignment is in GC).  Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Math:

1st: ALG IXL Q5 (100 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

Optional Replacement (CW/HW grade) Assignment: ALG IXL Q1 (85 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

3rd, 4th & 5th: make sure slides/problems 1-4 are completed and submitted from converting functions assignment

ALG IXL Q5 (100 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

Optional Replacement (CW/HW grade) Assignment: ALG IXL Q1 (85 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

2nd: none

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Schedule Today:

Go to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th period at the normal time.  Thanks for working hard today! :)

Core Connections:

Tomorrow is VOYA-CON!  That means your projects need to be submitted tonight so that I can upload them. Make sure all revisions are completed and resubmitted if necessary for the following.  

1. Product

2. Peer Reviews (3)

3. Summary of Hero's Journey

4. Marketing Plan

5. Product Planning Forms

If you need help, or to finish your peer reviews, I will be available via Zoom from 2:00 - 2:45. 

Remember, you're telling your hero's story, talking about the issue you care about, and showing your product. Participating in the Voya-Con is part of your grade.  Our 6th and 7th graders will be here to view your work. 

Social Studies:(Period 2-5)

1.  Make sure that you have completed all 25 warm-ups for this quarter.  They are due for a project grade next week.

2.  Read NC Book Ch. 8 Section 2 p. 262-265.  Take notes as you read and be prepared to talk about the reading tomorrow.

Math:
1st: make sure p39 table of contents, p40 what is a function, and p41 ways to represent functions are completed in your notebook

2nd: finish word problems from class

3rd, 4th, 5th: notebook p39, 40, & 41 should have been done in class; finish 1-3 from classwork (slides 1-3 or 1-3 on sheet)

ELA:
If you didn't finish your CommonLit on Wednesday, do so before tomorrow.
If you were unable to take the check-in on Monday, please email me so we can arrange for it.

Thanks for all your hardwork on the check-ins!
Tomorrow, Friday December 11th, we will have another career talk. Please look Friday morning for the link on the blog or in the mtss google classroom.

Wednesday, December 9

 Science:

1 - Watch the "Life in the Intertidal Zone" video in GC.

2 - Complete p. 11 in your Hydrosphere LearnEd notebook. Submit a picture of your completed work for credit.

3 - 1st Period: Answer the attendance question in GC. 

4 - Optional: Use these Quizizz links to review for Thursday's Check In:

Practice Quizzes for Science:
Physical & Chemical Changes

Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy

Element, Compound, or Mixture?

Math: Stop by at 11am if you have questions about any topics or assignments; Link is in gc posted yesterday.

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - Complete the Angles Quiz (form) by 11:59pm today, Wed, Dec 9th; this is your attendance - complete it, you're present; don't complete it, you're absent

I did post explanations to the angles review form and angles riddle problems late Tuesday night; you may want to review those before you take your quiz

2nd - Make sure INB p58 & p59 are completed in your notebook

Complete exponential growth and decay dominoes (either as dominoes or just as questions); there is a video with examples and instructions (view it if you are confused)

Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm ups for Tuesday, and Wednesday (Entry #23 and #24)

2. REMOTE LEARNING PLAN for Wednesday, December 9th:

Join the Webinar from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia at 12:00pm (Noon)

Make sure that you attend for at least 30 minutes

Topic: Foundations of American Democracy

After attending you will be given 5 extra points on your last test grade. https://constitutioncenter.zoom.us/w/91812067190?tk=WxPEOTDsKimPaHowqQBSWcAUVYsllbncHDGTJJvegIE.DQIAAAAVYGz3dhZZcmxZMC1naFM3NnF1Ni1lWVRrMmtnAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

ELA:

1. Complete the attendance form.

2. "You Can Buy Happiness" (CommonLit)

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Math check-in will be from 8:45 - 9:45am (extended time until 10:15am)
Schedule after math check-in is regular
3rd Period 10:35am - 11:05am
4th Period 11:25am - 11:55am
5th Period 12:40pm - 1:10pm
Elective 1:30pm - 2pm 

Math: Stop by Tuesday 2:30pm - 3:30pm and/or Wednesday 11am - 11:45am to ask questions, work through problems together, or to clarify things. (Link in google classroom)

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Complete activities introduced Monday:

1. Review Sheet form 

2. Cheesy Riddle - Why Couldn't Two Elephants Go Swimming together? (printed copy in supply envelope OR complete as google slides assignment)

Quiz Wed - angle relationships, equations using angle relationships, angles within a triangle, exterior angle theorem

2nd: (there is a video in gc to walk you through these)

1. Finish experiment questions from Monday (google slides)

2. Copy notes p58 Exponential Growth

3. Copy notes p59 Exponential Decay

ELA:

3rd, 4th, and 5th periods: "The Story of Stuff" on GC.

Science: 

3rd. 4th, and 5th Periods - Finish the Intertidal Zone questions from class today, using pages 192-195 in your science textbook.

Science Check-in is on Thursday with your homeroom teacher.  Do your best! :)

Practice Quizzes for Science:
Physical & Chemical Changes

Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy

Element, Compound, or Mixture?

Social Studies:

3rd, 4th and 5th Period:  Read America Ch. 4 section 3 and answer the "Slavery in the Colonies" questions which are posted in Google Classroom.  There is nothing to submit.  We will go over the answers to the questions on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Today, Monday December 7, we will be taking the ELA check-in through schoolnet with your homeroom teacher.

There is a guidance video posted you can watch at your leisure.

Due to the check-in, our schedule will be modified. More information is posted about the schedule in the mtss google classroom.

ELA:

1st and 2nd period only, complete "The Story of Stuff" assignment on GC.

Core Connections:

1. This week's classes are impacted by testing schedule adjustments.  Please keep up with due dates.
2. Voya-Con is Friday.
3. I've put our testing changes at the bottom of our weekly work schedule.  

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - work on Angles Review Sheet (form) and angles cheesy riddle (paper in supply folder and a copy is posted as an assignment in gc)

2nd: Finish growth and decay experiment questions

copy notes for p58 Exponential Growth and p59 Exponential Decay

Social Studies:

1st and 2nd Period:  Read America Ch. 4 section 3 and answer the "Slavery in the Colonies" questions which are posted in Google Classroom.  There is nothing to submit.  We will go over the answers to the questions on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Science:

1st and 2nd Period: Finish the Intertidal Zone assignment in GC.  Use pages 192-195 in your science textbook to help. Enjoy the SNOW this evening! :)

Friday, December 4, 2020

Good morning!  Here is the Zoom link for our guest speaker today.  We will start at 8:30.  Please be punctual. 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83236659713?pwd=SWNqV2dnOUd0bUJBZWdOMU9vdWIwZz09 

Core Connections:

Thank you for your hard work on the Hero's Journey Project.  Today, we begin our peer review process of the products.  Please make sure you follow the link to your Zoom.  

For Friday, 12/4.  Practice Run.

1. Turn in your project's product (even if you feel like you need more work/time, you must turn in what you've got.)

2. Do at least one Peer Review today.  Remember, you will need a minimum of 3 reviews of others' products for full credit in this category. 

3. Next week is all about revision and reviews until we celebrate on Voya-Con on Friday, December 11th! 

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - finish Exterior Angles Practice from class

Quiz Wed Dec 9th

2nd - finish Exponential Word Problems from class

have 100 coins or m&m's or skittles for a class activity Monday

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Core Connections:

1. This is a project work day. Please make sure your PRODUCT is ready for Peer Review tomorrow.  We're sharing them and providing feedback for the last component of our project.  
2. You will still have until Next Thursday, December 10th to make revisions to the Product Planning Forms, Product Marketing Plan, and Project Summary.
3. Your slide is due today. We're going to try a dry run for Voya-Con tomorrow.  :)

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you define the new unit words: SLAVERY.  Words can be found in the glossary of the NC text and America text or dictionary.com

2.  Review the notes that I posted about yesterday's reading on Cherokee Removal.  Compare my notes to your own.  Fill in any missing information.

3.  Test tomorrow.  Make sure that you gather the documents needed to maximize your score.  Do not forget about the Bill of Rights.

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - IXL O12 (70 smartscore or 20 mintues)

2nd - none

Science: 
Finish the AquaKids tour of the Rachel Carson Reserve if you did not finish during class today. Check PowerSchool and GC - finish any incomplete work from this week (if this applies to you).

* Please remember to pick up your science supplies from school this week!  They are located at the back of the school by the gym doors.  Thanks so much!  

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

 Science:

1 - Complete p.12-13 in your Hydrosphere LearnEd notebook.  See GC for more details regarding this assignment, especially for p. 13.

2 - Complete the "What is an Estuary?" EdPuzzle assignment. 

* Reminder: Pick up your science supplies at school if you have not already done this.  Supplies are located at the back of the school by the gym doors. Packets are organized alphabetically by last name.

Social Studies:

1.  Complete Warm-up #20.

2.  Read in your NC Textbook:  Ch. 7 Section 2 "The Cherokee Removal"

3.  Take notes as you read and answer questions 1-3 on p.231 (all on the same paper)

*there is nothing to submit

ELA:

1. Complete the attendance form by lunch.

2. "Friday Black" (GC) or alternative assignment if you requested one.

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th - If you haven't already done so, finish your Angle Town Project.

Finish classwork from Tuesday

GEOMETRY IXL F2 Triangle Sum Theorem (85 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

Help Sessions today (link in google classroom)
1pm - angles (corresponding, same side interior, etc.)

1:20pm - angles and equations

1:40pm - Angle Town Project

2pm - angles in a triangle (Triangle Sum Theorem)

2nd - Desmos Activity - Marbleslides with Exponential functions (play around for about 20 min; we will continue with this activity Thursday in class)

Core Connections:

1. Today you need to continue to work on your projects products. They need to be ready to share on Friday with Peers. I'm very excited to see them!

2. There is a short Google Form for today. Please check Google Classroom for the posting.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

 Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you submit PART 2 of the Constitution project today for on-time credit.

2.  Use the Study Guide to prepare for Friday's open note test (Westward).

Math:

1st: Angle Town Project due tonight by 11:59pm; 

finish today's classwork (dominoes OR google doc) by Wed

2nd: Finish classwork (google slides)

IXL X3 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

3rd, 4th & 5th: Angle Town Project due tonight by 11:59pm; 

finish today's classwork (google slides) by Wed

Monday, November 30, 2020

* Science supplies are ready for you!  Please collect your supplies this week. Supplies are located in bins at the back of the middle school by the gym doors.  Supplies are organized alphabetically by last name. * 

Science: 
Finish "All About Estuaries in NC" (part 1).  Read the first 2 pages and answer the questions on the assignment in GC. 

ELA:

1. Finish "Thank You, M'am" Written-Response Evaluations if you didn't in class.

2. Study idioms (test tomorrow!).

Social Studies:

1.  This is your final day of work time on Part 2 of the Constitution project.  Make sure that you use the rubric and other materials located in GC to maximize your score.  The assignment will be due during tomorrow's zoom session.

2.  You will have an open note test on the Westward unit this Friday.  Use your study guide and the Jeopardy review game to prepare.

**Please make sure that you read my messages in GC and on the blog regarding grading of assignments and due dates.

 

Core Connections:

1.  Our Products are due on Friday.  This is a project work day!  Lots to do!

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: IXL O.7 (85 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

Angle Town Project due Tuesday Dec 1st

2nd: IXL X.1 (85 smartscore or 20 active minutes)

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

 Social Studies:

1.  Your next test will be on Friday, December 4 "Westward"

2.  Study Guide:

America Ch. 9 Sections 1, 2 and 4

(Jefferson Takes Office, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812)

Flocabulary "Indian Removal"

Lewis and Clark video

Violation or No Violation

Trail of Tears (next week)

Westward Vocab (see Nov 4 post in GC)

3.  Have fun playing JEOPARDY REVIEW

Happy Family Time and Giving Thanks!

Core Connections:

1. Please look over the checklist/resource for your Hero Projects/Rubric 

2. Products are due Friday, December 4th so that we have time for revisions.

3. We're going to shift our Project Celebration to December 11th.  

4. I will be available for tutoring this afternoon, but you'll need to email me for the link.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Angle Town Project Due Tuesday Dec 1st by 11:59pm (finish on your own time; we will not be working on it in class anymore)

2nd: finish word problems 

Monday, November 23, 2020

 Science:

Study for your quiz on Tuesday, November 24.  Topics covered: freshwater, water quality, water treatment.  Here are a few ways you can prepare:

- Practice the Brain Dump strategy we used in class today. You  may use 1 blank piece of paper and a pencil for this quiz if you want to use this strategy.  You  may not pre-write your Brain Dump paper and use this during the quiz.  Your Brain Dump paper must be created during the quiz time.

- Use the Quizlet word sets to review vocabulary.  

- Use the Study Guide posted in GC, which includes sample questions.  

- Use the Quizizz practice quizzes posted in GC. 

* NOTE: Since you had Honors Level options on your Lab Report, there most likely will not be any extra credit or re-takes allowed on this quiz.  Be prepared!  You can do this!  :)

Social Studies:

1.  Continue to add research notes to Part 2 of the Constitution project.  Part 2 will be submitted during class on Tuesday, December 1.  

2.  Make sure that you have all of your warm-ups completed (1-16 as of today).

*Please note that if you and your partner are resubmitting Part 1 of the project today for additional points it will not be graded for one week due to the holiday.  The deadline for re-submitting is 1:10 TODAY!

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: We worked on the Angle Town Project in class today. We will work on it again tomorrow. If you do not finish in class this week (Mon & Tues), finish on your own time. Project due Tuesday Dec 1, 2020

2nd: complete Slope Murder Mystery (either paper copy or google slides version)

ELA:

1. ID Active Voice Verbs (NRI)

2. Study idioms. (Test after Thanksgiving.)

Core Connections:

1. Please make sure you've sent your properly formatted email from Friday's SEL lesson.

2. Project Work Day.

3. I'll be around for Tuesday afternoon tutoring from 2:00 - 2:45 if you need me. 

Friday, November 20, 2020

 ELA:

Study idioms!

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you and your partner have started the process of researching the court case associated with the amendment you chose to study in Part 1 of the Constitution project.  

2.  Part 2 (Research following the guidelines) will be collected on Tuesday, December 1.

3.  Flocabulary (Indian Removal) is due by 11:59 tonight. You have had 3 days to complete it so make sure that it is on time.

4.  Test 2/Quarter 2 will be given on Thursday, December 3.  A study guide will be provided early next week.

*Please note that we are about 1 1/2 weeks behind on the syllabus.  This is why I am providing dates for upcoming tests and projects. Projects always take longer than expected.  Happy Living this weekend!

Core Connections:

1. SEL- Email lesson.  :)

2. Work on Hero Projects. 

Math: If you didn't finish the requested amount of math diagnostic questions, do so.

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: finish equations with parallel lines part 2 in google classroom

2nd: hope you enjoyed exploring how the graphing calculator and desmos can write equations for you

Science:

Study for your quiz on Tuesday, November 24.  Topics covered: freshwater, water quality, water treatment.  Use the Quizlet word sets to review vocabulary.  Use the Study Guide posted in GC, which includes sample questions.  

Thursday, November 19, 2020

 Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have completed warm-up prompts 13 and 14 by this evening. (This should have been completed in class).

2.  Continue to conduct research on the Court Case that you and your partner have selected for Part 2 of the Constitution project.  You should be adding notes to your shared doc while following the assigned template and directions concerning sources and length of notes.  

3.  If you are planning on adding to your notes from PART 1, you must let me know today (Periods 1-3).  You will be submitting a new google doc in GC if you want more points added to your grade.  See me if you still have questions.  All updates must be in by Monday, November 23 at 1:10pm.

Math: IXL diagnostic questions due tomorrow (You will have mtss to work on them but some of you need to work outside of the mtss time); Your list in gc should only have the diagnostic question amount on it.

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: finish gc Equations from Parallel Lines 1

2nd: Finish gc perpendicular line equations; Animal Project needs to be completed and turned in (Let me know if you want to look at it together

ELA:

1. Study those idioms! Test next week.

2. Finish watching the first 15 minutes of the video, and complete the Google Form. (If you couldn't access the video clip, see GC for instructions.)

Science:

1 - Water Quality Lab Report is due tonight by 11:59.  Follow all directions given in class this week.  The instructions and rubric are posted with this assignment in GC.

2 - If your group did not finish editing your Water Treatment step slide today in class, finish that.  Be ready to explain your step tomorrow in class.

3 - Quiz next week on Tuesday!  Study your notes and slideshows on freshwater, aquifers, water quality, and water treatment.

Core Connections:

Remember to update your Project Planning dates.

1. Hero Project Product due Dec. 4th.

2. Revisions Due December 9th.

3. Celebration - Voyager Comi-Con December 10th.  

And I'm here for tutoring for either your science lab or your project today from 2:00 - 2:45.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

 Science: 
1 - Complete the Wednesday Check-In/Attendance form by 1:00 pm today - ALL CLASSES. This assignment is posted in GC.

2 - Work on your Water Quality Lab Report.  Today you are finishing any incomplete sections, proofreading, and using the rubric to check your work. See GC for details (Lab Report assignment was originally posted on Nov. 12 in GC.)

3 - I am available at 1:00 pm today via Zoom for anyone who has questions about your Lab Report or missing work.  The Zoom Link is posted in GC today. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday! Work hard today ~ I know you will! 

Math: IXL Math Diagnostic Questions (just the diagnostic, not the entire list) are due Friday

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: complete angles form

2nd: IXL S25 (85 smartscore or 20 min); work on Animal Project (let me know if you want to look at it together)

Core Connections:

1. Complete the Wednesday Check in/Attendance form by 1:00 p.m. today - All Classes.  The link is in Google Classroom.
2. Work on your Science Lab Conclusions.
3. Get your materials together for the Hero Project Product.
4. I've offering two options for Tutoring, if you need help.
     a. Wednesday (11/18) from 2:00 - 2:45.
     b. Thursday (11/19) from 2:00 - 2:45.  
Have a great day!  😁

Social Studies:

1.  Begin the Flocabulary Assignment "Indian Removal".  Remember that this includes the video, a short vocab game, 7 read and respond questions and a quiz.  The due date for this assignment is Friday, Nov. 20 by 11:59.  

2.  Continue to look for a court case to use for PART 2 of the Constitution Project.  You will be working with your partner during class tomorrow.  

ELA:
1. Complete the attendance form by lunch.
2. Use the Symbols & Motifs slideshow to fill in the blanks on your notes. (Notes from first materials distribution.)

3. Do the Symbols assignment on Flocabulary.

4. Study idioms using your notes or the Quizlet set to practice for idiom jeopardy.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Core Connections:
Science Lab Report Help today during class and after school from 2:00 - 2:45 during tutoring.
1. Project Support Purpose, Procedures, and Results should have been submitted as of last night. 
2. We're reviewing the Tables and Conclusions today. 
3. Make sure you're getting your materials together for the Hero Project Product for a few days.

 Science: 

1 - Finish pages 19-20 in your Hydrosphere LearnEd notebook if you did not finish during class today. 

2 - Work on your Water Quality Lab Report.  Today's goals: write the last 2 paragraphs of your Conclusions section.  If you have not met the daily goals on the Lab Report Timeline, you need to complete any missing sections of your lab report.  See GC for the Instructions, Rubric, and slideshow with examples/tips shown in class.  

3 - Lab Report Help Session at 1:00 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 for anyone who would like assistance with the Lab Report. Zoom Link will be posted in GC on Wednesday morning. 

Social Studies:  

1. Make sure that you review the notes provided on America 9.4 "The War of 1812"  

2.  Make sure that you have created a new shared doc for PART 2 of the Constitution Project.

3.  You and your partner should be looking for a court case related to your amendment.  Make sure that your notes follow the template provided in GC:

Name of Case

Background

Ruling

Impact (Why does this case matter?)

*Examples provided in GC for assistance

Math: IXL math diagnostic questions due Friday November 20th (just the requested amount of questions - not the list of topics)

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: finish google classroom transversals AND thatquiz Angles

2nd: finish google classroom parallel equations; work on Animal Project

ELA:
1. If you didn't get 15 minutes of IXL practice done during MTSS, do it.
2. Use the Quizlet set or your notes to study the idioms. Idiom jeopardy on Thursday!

Monday, November 16, 2020

Good Morning!

There will be No Zoom for Core Connections on Monday, 11/16/2020.  However, your assignments and video lesson are posted in Google Classroom.  I will return to the internet this evening to answer your questions.  Thank you for your patience.  

Ms. Sauer

Science:

1 - Finish the LearnEd notebook assignment if you did not finish in class today.  See directions in GC. Submit a picture of your completed work for full credit.

2 - Work on your Water Quality Lab Report.  If you are following the suggested timeline given to you in Science class, you should finish at least 1-2 paragraphs of your Conclusions section today. Check the slideshows posted in GC for the timeline, tips, suggestions, and examples we discussed in class. 

Social Studies:

1.   Read America Ch.9 Section 4 "The War of 1812".  Take bullet pt. notes on the main ideas and supporting details of the text (NO PARAGRAPHS!)  

*PLEASE READ:  We are currently about a week and a half behind on the syllabus.  We do not have a Test this week.  Test 2 will be given after the Thanksgiving holiday.

ELA:

The window is closed for comprehension test retakes. 

Tomorrow we will have a Paideia seminar using your Venn diagrams. A Paideia Seminar is a collaborative intellectual dialogue facilitated with open-ended questions about a text, i.e., a deep conversation about the similarities and differences between the book and the movie.

Math: IXL Math Diagnostic Question due Friday Nov 20th (not the list, just the diagnostic questions)

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Thatquiz: Parallel Lines and Transversal

2nd: Thatquiz: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Friday, November 13, 2020

 Social Studies:

Make sure you submit Part 1 of the Constitution Project today in GC!

Here are the links to order the book featured in class (if you are interested):

https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/for-which-we-stand-9781338643084.html

https://www.amazon.com/Which-We-Stand-Government-Matters/dp/1338643088/ref=nodl_

Science:

Finish the Purpose, Procedure and Results section of your Lab Report (if you did not finish during Science and CC classes today). 

ELA:

1. Finish the novel/movie Venn diagram.

2. Test retakes are due Monday by 8:30am.

Math: IXL Math Diagnostic Questions are due Friday November 20th

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: 

-Took notes in class (p32 Unit 3 Angles and p33 Definitions of Angles)

-Work in IXL O.15 to a smartscore of 80 or for 20 active minutes

2nd: worked on Animal Project in class - finish by the end of next week

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Core Connections:  
1. Turn in your Project Summary that contains a minimum of 5 aspects of the Hero's Journey.
2. Group work today.  
3. You'll be working on your Water Quality Lab Report during class on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Science:

Work on your Water Quality Lab Report (Purpose and Procedure sections).  See instructions and resources in GC. Follow directions given in class today. If you haven't completed your Lab Data chart from last week & this week, you'll need to complete this before attempting the Lab Report.  

Social Studies:

This is your final evening to add to your research notes for the Constitution project.  DO NOT SHARE YOUR DOC WITH ME UNTIL YOU GET TO MY ZOOM MEETING TOMORROW!  

Use the rubric in GC to make sure that your notes are complete and that you have followed ALL directions.

Bring your LEWIS AND CLARK EMOJIS to class tomorrow.

Math: IXL Math Diagnostic Questions (round 2) due Friday Nov 20th at 9am

1st, 4th, 5th:Copied Notes p31 Solving Inequalities in class 

IXL X.6 Solve two-step inequalities (85 smartscore or 20 min)

(Optional Replacement Credit: IXL X.1 and/or X.4)

3rd: Copied Notes p31 Solving Inequalities in class

IXL X.4 Solve one-step inequalities (85 smartscore or 20 min)

(Optional Replacement Credit: IXL X.1 and/or X.6)

2nd: Animal Gone Wild Project - we will work on it in class again Friday

ELA:

1. Class work for today and tomorrow is to compare and contract the book and movie. You'll need to find 30 minutes outside of class to finish it.

2. Retake the comprehension test if you want. Follow the guidelines on GC.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

 Science:

1- Water Quality Lab Data chart is due today.  Each factor should have a summarized procedure, the measurement, and the rank (1-4 AND a word: poor, fair, good, or excellent).  If you are up to date with procedures and results, you will submit this at the end of class today.  If you need to update your data, watch the Pondwater Testing videos posted in GC to complete any missing rows / data you need. 

2 - Water Quality Chart is due tomorrow by 11:59. Finish the last two rows (Sediment & Turbidity) and any missing rows you have not completed yet.  Remember, you need at least 4 facts from the reading (stated in your own words) and several Key Words (just the word, no definitions needed). 

3 - BONUS: Change your virtual background or profile pic in Zoom to a freshwater scene - EXTRA bonus points if it is a local body of freshwater.  Not required, but strongly encouraged! :) I can't wait to see the places you select! Do this for Thursday's class. 

Social Studies:

1. Read America Book Ch. 9 Section 2 "The Louisiana Purchase"  and take notes.  Use bullet pts, not paragraphs and list the main ideas of the section with supporting details.  You will only read p. 314-316.  Stop when you see the heading "Lewis and Clark Explore the West".

2.  Watch the 8 minute video in GC on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  Create 3 EMOJIS which represent main ideas from the film.

3.  Constitution Project Part 1:  Research  is due on Friday, November 13.  Another work day will be provided on Thursday.  Make sure that all 5 questions are discussed in the notes on the shared document.

Core Connections:

Marketing plan for your Hero Project is due today.  

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th: took translating verbal expressions quiz in class today; no homework

2nd: introduced Animal Gone Wild Project. We will continue working on it Thursday and Friday.

ELA:

1. Finish your comprehension test by 3:30.

2. OPTIONAL: Ch. 10 vocabulary quiz.

Monday, November 9, 2020

Core Connections Week of 11/9 - 11/13

1. Please check your Google Classroom for comments on your project planning documents.  

2. Make sure you've turned in your SEL journal from Friday.

3. Marketing plan is due Tuesday.

4. Summary with 5 steps of the hero's journey is due Thursday.

Science: 

1 - Watch the Pondwater Testing videos for Nitrates and Ammonia and record these on your Water Quality Lab Data chart.  You should now have everything recorded except for Bioindicators.  If you're missing any data, find the Pondwater Testing videos in GC for the ones you are missing and record these.  You will need all of your data tomorrow in class! 

2 - Check your Water Quality Chart. If you don't have the first 4 rows completed (Temperature through DO), complete these.  The last two rows (Turbidity & Sediment) and the completed chart are due by Wednesday at 11:59.  Work on anything you need to do to make this happen. 

3 - If you did any of the optional extension assignments, please complete the form in GC to submit your work.  If you didn't do these, you don't need to complete the form.  Tuesday, Nov. 10 is the last day to submit these assignments for credit. 

ELA:

1. ATTWN Ch.9-end comprehension test tomorrow. If you've done the chapter assignments and listened in class, you'll do great. If not, you probably want to do the assignments and consult with a friend to make sure you did them right.

2. Study Ch. 10 vocabulary for a grade booster.

3. ID Verbs in Simple, Progressive, & Perfect Tenses (No Red Ink).

Social Studies:

1.  Continue to research your Amendment and add to your shared document.  Make sure that you have answered questions 1-5 in your notes. These questions are posted in GC (we went over them in class).  

NOTES SHOULD BE DIVIDED BY TOPICS/QUESTIONS.  Complete credit will only be given if all questions are answered in the notes.  You will have 1 additional day this week in class to research with your partner.  

*Part 1 of the project is due on Friday.  DO NOT SHARE YOUR DOCUMENT with me until I ask for it on Friday, November 13th!

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - finish word problems from class; QUIZ tomorrow - study IXL v1, v2, v4, warmups and classwork over the past week

2nd - complete animal drawing

Friday, November 6, 2020

 Good Morning! Happy Friday!

Here is the Zoom link for our guest speaker. We will start at 8:30. Please be punctual.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89366094658?pwd=Z1dONUVGTnprNk83R1l4RHN5U1JEQT09

Science:

1 - LAB DATA:  Record the results for pH and Dissolved Oxygen on your Water Quality Lab Data doc if you did not do this during class today.  The videos for these experiments are found in the "Pondwater Testing: pH and Dissolved Oxygen" material posted in GC.  So far, you should have 4 measurements recorded for this week: temperature, turbidity, pH, and DO. If you didn't record data yesterday, be sure to do this (temp. & turbidity). 

2 - CLASSWORK (Catch Up for those who have 0s in PSchool this week): Be sure you have completed these sections of your Water Quality Chart: Temperature, Hardness, pH, and Dissolved Oxygen.  Follow directions on the assignment in GC. If you have already completed these sections, great work! Enjoy your weekend!

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th: Check/correct your word problems from the slideshow we completed in class

Quiz Tuesday November 10th

2nd:Quiz Monday on writing equations (from graph, from slope and y-intercept, from table, from point and slope, from two points, and change between slope-intercept and standard forms.

Core Connections:

1. Project work today 

2. An SEL reflection that counts as a journal to turn in.

Social Studies:

Continue to work on the Constitution Project by adding to your shared google doc.  Make sure that you have read the announcement regarding note-taking in GC.

ELA:

1. ATTWN Manuscript Document.

2. Happy weekend!

Thursday, November 5, 2020

 Core Connections - Thursday, 11/5

1. Make sure you turn in your Project Planning Forms (Calendar and Communication Log).

2. Today is a project work day.

3.  Tutoring is available this afternoon from 2:00 - 2:45.  

Social Studies:

1.  Create a google doc and share it with your partner in order to begin taking notes on the Amendment that you selected in class today for the Dreams of Democracy project.  

2.  Take notes related to the questions posted in the project outline in GC.  You are just researching at this stage and collecting information on your topic!

3.  Review the notes from yesterday's reading in GC  "Jefferson takes Office"

Science: 

1 - Watch the Temperature and Turbidity videos for the pondwater testing.  These are posted in GC as "Pondwater Testing: Temperature and Turbidity." Complete the Water Quality Lab Data document for temperature and turbidity. 

2 - Read the pH and Dissolved Oxygen information in the Water Quality Chart.  You need at least 4 facts (summarized in your own words!) and you need to list the Key Vocabulary for each factor. 

3 - FINISH yesterday's assignment if you did not complete the rows for Temperature and Hardness in your Water Quality Chart. Watch the video posted yesterday for more details about this assignment. Email me if you need help with anything. 

ELA:

1. Fill out the Classics Book Club Interest Form.

2. OPTIONAL: Study Ch. 10 words for a grade booster.

3. If you didn't do 15 minutes of IXL during MTSS on Tuesday, please do that.

4. Comprehension test on Ch. 9-end of ATTWN next week!!

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - If you did not submit your take home test yesterday, please do so asap.

IXL V4 to smartscore of 85 or for 20 activie minutes

You will be using the word problems from class this week in tomorrow's classwork. The more you have completed, the better. 

2nd: 

Cheesy Riddle "What happened when two fruit companies merged?"

8th grade IXL Y11 smartscore of 85 or 20 min

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Science:

1- Watch the Video Instructions for today. These are posted in GC in the assignment called "Water Quality Chart."

2- Read the information about Temperature and Hardness on the Water Quality Info pages (in GC). Complete the chart for Temperature and Hardness today. Do not submit this document yet. We will work on different sections each day.

3 - Check PowerSchool and finish any incomplete or missing assignments. 

Math: Live Office Hours Today 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Link in google classroom)

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th:

Complete Attendance survey by 1pm

Work on your take home test. It is due today by 11:59pm.

2nd: 

Complete Attendance survey by 1pm

IXL S.15 Compare linear functions: graphs and equations (work until you reach a smartscore of 85 or for 20 minutes)

ELA:

1. Complete the attendance form before lunch.

2. Use the Tone & Mood slideshow to fill in your notes (from beginning-of-year packet).

3. Complete the Tone & Mood assignment on Flocabulary.

4. Manuscript Document idioms, be prepared to present.

RACER help at 11:00! See details on GC.

Social Studies:

1.  Define your new unit vocabulary WESTWARD.  This list can be found in GC.  There is nothing to submit.

2.  Read America 9.1 "Jefferson Takes Office".  Take notes on the section by following the directions in GC.  You must submit your notes for a grade by 11:59 this evening for on time credit.