Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Science:
Complete the Flocabulary assignments for Fossils.  You will do the Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, and Read & Respond today.  (You will do the Quiz portion tomorrow.) 
Have a wonderful day today! I miss you!

Math: Live Office Hours 2pm - 3pm (link will be in GC)
1st & 4th: Systems Skills Check is due today; SHOW ALL WORK
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: continue working in Khan Academy(I suggest finishing these today); make sure you watch the videos in their entirety

ELA:
1. L&G Root: laud
2. AMND Act II, Scene 2. (See GC for details.)

Social Studies:
Use the link on the week 6 distance ed plan to read about the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Take notes as you read and answer the 3 questions on the slide.  Submit responses on google classroom.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Core Connections Zoom Meeting 4/30 at 10:30-12 for those that didn't submit their Editorial/Political Cartoons on Google Classroom

Adam Eisenson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Sharing your Editorial Cartoon
Time: Apr 30, 2020 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92786390290?pwd=QjZ2MVFiSGhQRHg4UVg1LzcrV1BiZz09

Meeting ID: 927 8639 0290
Password: 7wEshJ

Core Connections Update Reminder

Wednesday, 4/30  NO ZOOM
Thursday, 5/1 Political/Editorial Cartoon Due.  Only those that don't submit it in Google Classroom need to Zoom with me between 10:30-12 pm.  I will give out the Zoom Info Tomorrow
Friday, 5/2  Google Form due.  I love the honesty and responses so far.
Wednesday, 5/6  We are Zooming at regular times.  This is when you will present your talent.

If you need me, please email. Have an awesome day.  Keep up the awesome work.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Science:
1 - Answer the Question posted in Google Classroom today.
2 - Complete the Fossils:Online Review Activities assignment in Google Classroom.  Watch today's video instructions for more details. Answer the questions on the assignment in Google Classroom. 

Math: Live Office Hours 2:30 - 3:30pm (Link will be in GC)
1st & 4th - work on Systems Skills Check due Tomorrow; SHOW ALL WORK
2nd, 3rd & 5th - Video Call at 11:30am or 2pm for notes p95; Work on assignments in Khan Academy

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek Root: tend/tens
2. Finish AMND Act II, Scene 1 if you haven't already.

Social Studies:

Read NC 12.3 and take notes.  Submit on google classroom.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Science:
1 - Attend your period's Zoom class today. See Google Classroom for the link to join. This was also emailed to you.   
2 - Complete the Fossil Notes during class or using the slideshow provided in GC. 
3 - Watch the PBS Video (less than 3 min) on coprolites and answer the questions.

Math: Live Office Hours 2-3pm through Google Meets (link will be in GC)
1st & 4th - Systems Skills Check due Thursday (show ALL work)
2nd, 3rd, $ 5th - Make sure Khan Academy assignments from Mon are done (due today) and Exponents Practice in GC

ELA:
1. L&G Root: term
2. AMND Act II, Scene 1 (see GC)

8th Grade Online Class Schedule

Social Studies:

Find a quote for a journal entry.  Write it down, analyze it and share with a friend or family member.  Read NC Ch. 12 section 2 on the Great Depression and take notes.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Google Form Due Friday, May 1st

There is a form you need to fill out by this Friday.  I just want to see how you all are doing.  Have a great week.  Remember no Zoom this week unless you need to share your Political Cartoon on Thursday.  Keep working hard, very proud of y'all.

Here is the link or it is in Google Classroom.



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeklmxfJbhkIUSH58sjhkfOd1rgvf8dLe8cDNOC9OEz8zu5kg/viewform


Monday, April 27, 2020

Science: 
1- Read Section 8.1 (pages 318-324), Fossils, in your textbook.
2 - Complete the assignment in Google classroom (vocab, fossil identification, 2 questions).
3 - Check your email & Google Classroom today for links for tomorrow's class via Zoom.

Math: video call links will be posted in GC classroom just before the call
1st & 4th: Video call at 11am or 1:30pm for notes; complete IXL U5 (25 active minutes or 85 smartscore)

2nd, 3rd, 5th: Video call at 11:30 or 2pm for notes (p93 and p94); complete assignments (3 videos and 1 assignment) in Khan Academy (due date of Apr 28th); message was sent on how to join my classes

ELA:
1. L&G Root: hom
2. AMND Act I, Scene 2. See GC for details.

Social Studies:
Watch "BUST"  ATSOU #9 on youtube using the link in the weekly plans on google classroom.  Answer the questions and submit on a google doc.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Talent from you Passion Project

Students will need to create something.  They will need to find their talent today, and display it.  They can draw an art piece, tape themselves playing an instrument, video themselves speaking another language, cook a specialty, create an experiment, solve difficult math problems, etc.  This talent doesn’t have to be school related, but it can be.  This will be shared 5/6 on our Wednesday Zoom Meeting. This was a section from your Passion Project.

Editorial Cartoon

You need to create a Political/Editorial Cartoon.  There is a link on Google Classroom.  Remember these cartoons discuss a current event and puts our opinion at the forefront.  We will be sharing these Cartoons on Thursday during Zoom, or you can submit  your cartoon in Google Classroom.  Again this is due 4/30.

There is no Zoom on Wednesday.



Friday, April 24, 2020

Friday, April 24, 2020

Science:
1 - Complete the Flocabulary Quiz for Earth History. Record your score on the doc in Google Classroom.
2 - Take the Earth History review quiz in Quizizz.  Record your first attempt and best score on the doc in Google Classroom.  Repeat the quiz until you get at least 80% correct.

Math: Live Office hours 10am - 12 noon; Google Meets link will be in Google Classroom
1st & 4th: 2 Deliverables 1-Which Method in GC; 2-IXL U14 or Tarsia Puzzle (take a picture, attach, and submit)
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: Geometry Test(multiple choice and as Google Form); may use notes and calculator; stop by the live office hours to ask any last minute questions 

ELA:
1. L&G Root: pot
2. Read AMND Act I, Scene 1. Create a text exchange between two characters. See Google Classroom for details.

Spanish: Assignment on GC
1. Google Form
2. Diego y sus amigos - Nugget 10
3. Diego y sus amigos - Drawing Activity 
*Zoom Office Hours at 11:30 am

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Science:
1 - Watch the TedEd video (less than 4 min) and answer the 2 questions about it on the assignments in GC.
2 - Finish the Flocabulary - Earth History assignments (Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, and Read & Respond). 

Math: Live Office Hours 2pm - 3pm (link will be sent in GC about 1:30pm)
1st & 4th: Alg1 IXL U11 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85)
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: Review Sheet due by 1:30pm today, answers will be released about 1:30pm; check your answers and ask questions during my live office hours 2-3pm

Spanish:
Remember to complete the assignment from yesterday (on GC) - google slides on ver, traer, decir, y conducir en el pretérito. 

Social Studies:
Complete the Flocabulary Gilded Age Assignments.  Due on Friday by 11:59pm

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Nonfiction Book Sharing for 10/24 from 10-12

Remember only those that need to share their nonfiction books.  Google Slides and Essays are submitted in Google Classroom.

Adam Eisenson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Nonfiction Zoom Meeting 4/24
Time: Apr 24, 2020 10:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92279487684?pwd=VDJHVzd1ZUFmN01odEpXTFNnMk5GQT09

Meeting ID: 922 7948 7684
Password: 1dWpKB

Nonfiction Books Sharing with Zoom on 4/23 from 10-12

This is just a drop in to share your book.  If you did a Google Slide or Essay, share that in Google Classroom.

Adam Eisenson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Share Your Nonfiction Book from 10-12 Thursday.  This is just a drop in to share.
Time: Apr 23, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94855050984?pwd=QTRVaklsejA5RTFRMVRwVE55SzFrQT09

Meeting ID: 948 5505 0984
Password: 6Wa1ph

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Science:
1 - Answer the Question posted in Google Classroom today.
2 - Use the Answer Key posted in GC to check yesterday's work.  Correct your chart (if needed) and re-submit your corrected work, if this applies.
3 - Deliverable: Complete the Earth History Summaries using your corrected timeline and the page references from the textbook.  See instructions in GC. 

Math: 
1st & 4th: Video Call at 11am or 1:30pm to discuss word problems or any math questions you have (nothing new); Deliverable: more word problems in GC

2nd, 3rd, 5th: Video Call at 11:30am or 2pm to play geometry review bingo (have your card ready to play before the video call); review sheet due tomorrow by 1:30pm; Test Friday

ELA:
1. L&G root: leg/lig/lect
2. Shakespeare Get-to-Know-Ya

Social Studies:
Read America Ch. 21 section 3 and take notes on the material.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Science: 
1 - Attend your class period’s Zoom meeting today. Check Google Classroom for your class period's time and the meeting link.
2 - Deliverable: Complete the Geologic Time notes (page 2 of today’s assignment).  You can complete these during Zoom class today as I explain them OR with the slideshow posted in Google Classroom. 
3 - Deliverable: Complete the Earth History Events Organizer assignment.  See instructions in Google Classroom. 

Math:Live Office Hours 2pm-3pm; Link is already in weekly overview post but will be posted again after lunch
1st & 4th: Alg IXL U10; work 25 active minutes or to smartscore of 85
2nd, 3rd & 5th: Deliverable: Complete Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems with diagrams in google classroom; prepare BINGO card for tomorrow's video call


ELA:
1. Root: ego.
2. Begin exploring ideas for book club book project. Ask questions during Zoom meeting.

Social Studies:
Use the linked site on the weekly plan powerpoint to analyze propaganda posters from WWI.  Pick one of the posters after reviewing the selection and complete the questions on the weekly plan powerpoint.

Core Connections Zoom Codes for 4/22

Remember you are to share 10 facts you learned from your Nonfiction Project during this Zoom session.

Period 1  9 am Zoom

Meeting ID: 920 9399 3869
Password: 2KbzPi


Period 2 9:45 am Zoom (even though it says 9:30)

Meeting ID: 924 7629 3655
Password: 6G0jrf


Period 3 10:30 am Zoom

Meeting ID: 951 6538 3144
Password: 1Ddq7X


Period 4 12 pm Zoom

Meeting ID: 993 3791 4139
Password: 1gvxU6


Period 5 1 pm Zoom

Meeting ID: 998 3685 7500
Password: 6QCGjD



Looking forward to seeing you and listening to your facts.  Have an awesome day working on your Nonfiction Projects.

Monday, April 20, 2020

Monday April 20, 2020

Math:
1st & 4th: 
-Video Call at 11:00am & 1:30pm for notes (link to join in google classroom)
-Copies of INB p118 & 119 are posted in google classroom
-additional examples posted in google classroom
-deliverable: word problems in google classroom



2nd, 3rd & 5th:

-Video Call for examples at 11:30am or 2:00pm (choose 1 to attend) -additional examples posted in google classroom -deliverable: Distance/Perimeter on grid in google classroom


Science:

1 - Complete the Geologic Timescale assignment in GC.  Watch the video instructions in GC for more details. Deliverable: Submit your Geologic Timescale assignment in GC. 
2 - Check your email and GC later today for Zoom links / passwords for tomorrow's video class.  I will explain our new unit and help you get started on tomorrow's assignment.  

8th Grade Online Class Schedule - Check instructions from individual teachers for how to join online classes.


ELA: 
Look over the book club book project assignment (task/ideas, rubric, examples). Be prepared to ask questions tomorrow on Zoom class (10:00).

Spanish: Check Google Classroom (Quizlet + Señor Wooly)

Social Studies:
Watch the Powerpoint presentation on WWI.  Take notes and answer the guiding questions. Submit on google classroom.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Core Connection Work For The Week of 4/20

4/20 and 4/21  Work on Nonfiction Project
4/22 Zoom
You will need to say 10 things you learned from your research.  You will get your code on Google Classroom on 4/21.

1st Period      9 am
2nd Period    9:45 am
3rd Period     10:30 am
4th Period      12 pm
5th Period       1 pm


4/23  You will need to submit your Nonfiction Project on Google Classroom.  If you wrote a book, you will need to Zoom with me today or tomorrow.  Office hours will be 10 am - 12 pm.  I will give you the code on 4/22.


4/24  You will need to write a few sentences about how you feel COVID-19 will affect the future of the US.  This will be in Google Classroom.   Office hours will be 10 am-12 pm to share your Nonfiction book.  I will give you the code on 4/22.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Science:
1- Take the Virus quiz in Flocabulary. Record your score on the chart in Google Classroom.
2 - Take the Epidemics, Pandemics, & Infectious Disease quiz in Quizizz (Code: 653745). Record your first score and your best score on the chart in GC.
Have a wonderful Spring Break next week!  You are amazing and I'm so proud of your hard work and effort these last few weeks.

Math: Live Office Hours 2pm -3pm (I will work specific problems from skills check but I can work problems from previous assignments or IXL assignments)
1st & 4th : Systems skills check in GC, attach work (or type in document); can use notebook and calculator
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: Pythagorean Theorem Skills check in GC; can use notebook and calculator
Have a great Spring Break! Thanks for being awesome!

Social Studies:  America 18.1 Questions.  

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Science:
1- Check your work from yesterday  (Preventing Infectious Disease questions).  See instructions in GC.
2 - Do the Flocabulary assignments for Measles and Ebola.  Both of these are very short and should not take you very long. 
3 - Check your assignments in PowerSchool and complete any missing work. Anything with an orange circle/exclamation point needs to be completed.
Work hard - Spring Break is coming!  We're almost there. :) 

Social Studies:  Complete the Freedom of Speech/Song activity.  Submit via google classroom.

ELA:
1. Root graphic: hydro.
2. Book Club Book Analysis--Miscellaneous.
3. If you haven't finished your IXL diagnostic, please do so.
4. Zoom meetings today and tomorrow at 10:00.

Math: Links to Video Calls will be posted in GC
1st & 4th: Video Call at 11am OR 1:30pm for notes p117; complete assignment in google classroom
2nd, 3rd, & 5th - Video Call at 11:30am OR 2pm for review of distance and Pythagorean Theorem word problems; complete distance word problems in google classrrom '


Spanish: Check Google Classroom (Señor Wooly + Speaking Activity)

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Zoom Meeting 4/8 Info

All Zoom Meeting Info for Core Connections on 4/8

Bring a question you are using for your career interview.  All this info is also in Google Classroom.  See all of you tomorrow.

1st Period  8:30 am  

Meeting ID: 684 394 782
Password: 4ni7MV


https://zoom.us/j/684394782?pwd=aloySU9MeVFwcG45dTBwcDBHanJ6QT09


2nd Period  9:30 am

Meeting ID: 613 733 072
Password: 9QXyW7


https://zoom.us/j/613733072?pwd=bkE0QXU5T25ZRSsvT1JlZGpxMmZ3dz09

3rd Period  10:30 am

Meeting ID: 686 812 417
Password: 4PQidP


https://zoom.us/j/686812417?pwd=YUdvNlpCVncvK0F4VW5tNDQrVHNxUT09


4th Period 12 pm

Meeting ID: 205 311 933
Password: 1BhJsv


https://zoom.us/j/205311933?pwd=MlVOOE91cUZuRHY5QzVGbW52TDArQT09

5th Period  1 pm

Meeting ID: 164 458 057
Password: 9K3aE6


https://zoom.us/j/164458057?pwd=blYrc1NsKzBiYnBXUytxZkZMSXo5UT09

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Science:
1-Complete the "Preventing Infectious Disease" assignment in GC. See GC and watch the Video Instructions for more details. You can do the Vocab part of this assignment using the book or during Zoom class today with me. 
2-Science class meets today via Zoom.   Check GC for the link & password. I'm looking forward to seeing you!
1st Period - 9:30
2nd Period - 10:30
3rd Period - 11:30
4th Period - 12:30
5th Period - 1:00

Math: Live (Zoom) Office Hours 2pm - 3pm. Check GC just before the meeting for the link. Stop by if you have questions or just want to say "Hi!"
1st & 4th - Solve Systems by Elimination in GC
2nd, 3rd, & 5th - IXL N4 - can use Pythagorean Theorem OR distance formula; work for 25 active minutes (run the report) or to smartscore of 85

Social Studies: Read the information about Pandemics throughout history found on the linked website (Week 4 plans).  Write your first journal entry today.  

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: alt.
2. Book Club Book Analysis--Theme.
3. Zoom meetings tomorrow and Thursday at 10:00am.
4. Finish your IXL language arts diagnostic if you haven't already.

Monday, April 6, 2020

Monday, April 6, 2020

Science:
1-Watch Video Instructions in GC.
2-Do the "Solve the Outbreak" game on CDC. 
3-Deliverable: Answer the 3 questions about "Solve the Outbreak" game on the assignment in GC. Submit in GC.
4-Check GC and your email later today for links to join virtual classes tomorrow (Tuesday). 

8th Grade Online Class Schedule - Check instructions from individual teachers for how to join online classes.

Core Connections:
On Monday and Tuesday you will work on your Nonfiction Writing.
Click here for the rubric you were given 6 weeks ago.
This is a project for you to learn about any topic you choose.  Have fun, use your own words, edit, and try your best.

Math: Online Graph Paper
1st & 4th - copy p116 notes, choice of matching or dominoes activity in google classroom; Video Calls at 11am or 1:30pm
2nd, 3rd, & 5th - copy p87 & p88 notes, matching activity in google classroom; Video Calls at 11:30am & 2pm

ELA:
1. Make graphic for L&G Root: aud.
2. Book Club Book Analysis--Structure.
3. Finish IXL language arts diagnostic if you haven't already.
4. If you did the Book Club Scavenger Hunt (bongo) sheet, scan it (preferably) or take a photo and email it to me. 
5. This week's Zoom classes are today, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00am. ZOOM CLASS TUESDAY IS CANCELLED.

Social Studies:
Watch the linked video about the Wilmington Race Riots of 1898.  Write down 5 questions, make 5 statements and share what you have learned with one family member.

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Nonfiction Writing

On Monday and Tuesday you will work on your Nonfiction Writing.

Here is the rubric for the project you were given 6 weeks ago.

Nonfiction Rubric


You must use at least 1000 “good” words.                      _____( 100 pts)
You must have learned at least 10 facts.                     _____( 100 pts)
Grammar, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.                   ____ (20 pts)
You must have at least 5 subheadings                    ____(100 pts)
You must have at least 5 images                        ____(100 pts)
You must have at least 3 citations.                        ____(30 pts)
You must either write it in book format, essay format, or powerpoint format.  _____ (50 pts)
Due April 23 on time                            ______ (50 pts)                                       

This is a project for you to learn about any topic you choose.  Have fun, use your own words, edit, and try your best.


Wednesday (4/8) Zoom Times

During our Zooms this week, we are going to discuss our open ended questions we will ask the person we are interviewing about our future job.

Zoom Times:

1st Period 8:30
2nd Period 9:30
3rd Period 10:30
4th Period 12
5th Period 1

10 Open Ended Questions Due Wednesday (4/8) by 4:00 pm

You need to submit the 10 Open Ended Questions you are going to ask the professional you are going to interview.  You don't not need the questions answered yet.  Here is an example of some questions you can ask.


Sample questions you can use.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Friday, April 4, 2020

Science:
1 - Check your work from yesterday (Fungi Review Questions). See instructions in GC.
2 - Watch the Lytic vs Lysogenic / Video Instructions posted in GC today.
3 - Do the Concepts Review Game in Stemscopes.  Submit your best score to me on the doc in GC.
4 - Take the Quizizz practice quiz for Fungi.  Code is in GC. Submit your best score to me on the doc in GC. 

ELA:
1. Meet with your book clubs to discuss the end of the book today.
2. Make graphic for L&G Root: bell.
3. Finish your IXL language arts diagnostic if you haven't already.
4. If you did the Book Club Scavenger Hunt (bongo) sheet, scan it (preferably) or take a photo and email it to me.
5. Next week's Zoom classes are Monday through Thursday at 10:00am.

Spanish: Check Google Classroom 
-Essay due Sunday at 11:59 pm
-Zoom Office Hours today at 11:30 am

Math:
1st & 4th: slideshow of 2 word problems
2nd, 3rd & 5th: 8th grade IXL R4 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85) 
Be careful with minutes. Minutes within the topic can be deceiving and higher than you expect. Check minutes like you would check weekly minutes and look at a specific topic.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Science:
1 - Watch the Video Instructions in GC.
2 - Read Section 11.5 and use it to complete the Fungi Review Questions (in GC).
3 - Optional BONUS Activity: Do the "Spreading Spores" activity on p.482.  See your assignment for ideas of substitutions if you don't have all the materials.  Have fun, and let me know how it works if you do this! :) 

Math:
1st & 4th  More Substitution word problems in google classroom
2nd, 3rd & 5th: Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems in google classroom

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Science: 
1- Complete the Online Learning Survey (link in Google Classroom).
2- Complete the Fungi Video Lesson assignment.  Links to videos and student assignment are in Google Classroom. 

Math:
1st & 4th - IXL U9 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85)
2nd, 3rd & 5th - Alg IXL F16 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85)

Thank you to all who attended a video call.  I enjoyed doing math with you! 

Spanish: Check Google Classroom (continue working on essay draft + Señor Wooly Nugget 6)