Friday, May 22, 2020

8th Grade Awards Ceremony

Copies of Certificates will be shared with students

Photo slideshow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdRjWfI-sLCn_lGmR2OMV56ib0Pu-Xwm/view?usp=sharing

Recording of Ceremony: file still loading but this should be the link to view or download
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_BKXjXeRq1zB_rY9-ahhMonPuDn0Cy0F/view?usp=sharing

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The 8th grade time for picking up items from your locker is Thursday, May 21 from 12:30 - 2:30. Please also return your science textbook, SS textbooks, library books, ELA books, and any loaner devices / chargers you may have at home.  

The 8th Grade Ceremony is on Friday, May 22 at 10:00.  Stay tuned for the link for how to join this online event.  We look forward to celebrating the end of a wonderful year with you!


Science:
Complete the End of Year Feedback survey in Google Classroom if you have not done this.  Finish any assignments marked incomplete or missing in PowerSchool. 
Join us tomorrow for the online 8th Grade Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. 


Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The 8th grade time for picking up items from your locker is Thursday, May 21 from 12:30 - 2:30. Please also return your science textbook, SS textbooks, library books, ELA books, and any loaner devices / chargers you may have at home.  

The 8th Grade Ceremony is on Friday, May 22 at 10:00.  Stay tuned for the link for how to join this online event.  We look forward to celebrating the end of a wonderful year with you!


Science:
1- Finish your Flocabulary assignments for Evolution if you did not finish yesterday: Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, Read & Respond, and the Quiz. 
2 - Complete the End of Year Feedback survey on Google Classroom. 
3 - Check PowerSchool and finish any assignments that are Missing or Incomplete.

Math: complete end of year survey 

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: ment.
2. Complete End-of-Year Survey on Google Classroom if you didn't do it yesterday.
3. Check PowerSchool and finish any assignments that are missing.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Science:
1 - Attend class today via Zoom.  See Google Classroom and your email for your the link / password to join class.  We'll talk briefly about evolution and I'll give you a few announcements about End-of-the-Year details.  
2 - Complete the Flocabulary assignments for Evolution: Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, Read & Respond, and Quiz.  You have 2 days to work on these assignments.  They are due by the end of the day on Wednesday. 

Math: Cancelling live office hours; Message me if you have questions. I will be available to answer them.
1st & 4th - finish statistics notes (in GC stream); complete end of year survey
2nd, 3rd & 5th - IXL X8 (20 minutes or smartscore of 85)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek Root: cid/cis (I assigned this one ten days ago but forgot to post it on Google Classroom, so you may have already done it.)
2. Be prepared to share about your project on Zoom or make a quick video telling about your book, your product, and your process.

Monday, May 18, 2020

Monday, May 18, 2020

Watch the VAMS Talent Show ~ new talents are showcased daily. 

Science: 
1 - Watch today's video instructions and complete the assignment in Google Classroom for Natural Selection and Evolution.  Let me know if you have questions or need help.
2 - Check your email and Google Classroom today for links about tomorrow's Zoom class for science.  Tomorrow's class will be brief ~ see you online!

Math: no video calls for notes but Live Office Hours 11am-12pm
1st & 4th: copy notes for statistcs unit (in Google classroom stream)
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: copy p100 into notebook; IXL x6 (20 min or smartscore of 85)

ELA: 
1. Latin & Greek root: viv/vit
2. Be ready to share about your project on the Zoom calls or make a short video sharing about it.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Mr. E's last assignment

Hello young adults.  For your last assignment due at some point this week you need to write me 5 questions on a Google Form and send it to me via email.  The questions can be personal (somewhat) for me to answer or questions that you are experts in and want to see if I have any sort of intelligence (doubt it).  You earned the term young adults, because over the last several weeks you had to teach yourself.  The older you get, the more you'll have to teach yourself.  I am very proud of all my students.  This is a once in a lifetime event for most of us.  I look forward to seeing and answering your five questions.  You don't have to correct them, but you can.  Just remember, if you need anything in the years to come, please don't hesitate to ask me.  I do write a mean letter of recommendation.  Take care, have fun, be smart, and just enjoy life.

Friday, May 15, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020

Science:
Finish the Natural Selection: Peppered Moth assignment in Google Classroom if you did not finish yesterday.  Remember to summarize your observations after doing each simulation (light forest and dark forest).  Have a fantastic weekend!


Math: Live office hours today 10:30am - 12pm (link will be in google classroom)
assignments for next week are being released if you want to complete those early

1st & 4th - Final Exam today (released at 9am; closes at 3pm); for those you said they were taking it (or your parents said), check you email for the link; if you didn't get a link and were planning on taking the exam, please email as soon as possible.

2nd, 3rd & 5th - use desmos.com to complete the activity in google classroom

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: lat.
2. AMND Act V, Scene 1. Due Monday.
3. Plan to share about your project on Zoom or by video. 

Social Studies:  Complete the Sam Cooke/Lizzo music activity.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Thursday, May 13, 2020

Science:
Complete the Natural Selection:Peppered Moths assignment in Google Classroom by Friday. You have 2 days (if needed) to complete this assignment. Let me know if you need help! :)

Math: Live office hours 2pm - 3pm
1st & 4th - copy INB p128 Literal equations; complete google doc
2nd, 3rd & 5th - copy INB p99 Add & Subtract in Scientific Notation; Complete IXL Add & Subtract between G2 & G3 (20 minutes or smartscore of 85)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: fin.
2. AMND Act V, Scene 1 (see GC).
3. Plan to tell us about your project on a Zoom call or make a video sharing about your product, process, choices, etc.

Social Studies:  Write 2 journal entries using the prompts given on the weekly plan.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Science:
Complete the "More About Ice Cores" assignment in Google Classroom.  Let me know if you have questions or need help. :)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: luc/lum.
2. AMND Act IV, Scene 2 (see GC).
3. Plan to tell us about your project on the Zoom call this week or next, or create a video telling us about it.

Math:
1st & 4th - Video Call at 11am (link will be in google classroom); copy INB p127 Systems of Linear Inequalities into notebook; complete Practice Assignment in google classroom. (Use DESMOS.com to graph. Write 2 ordered pairs that are solutions)

2nd, 3rd & 5th - Video Call at 11:30 am (link will be in google classroom); G.2 Compare numbers written in scientific notation (20 minutes or smartscore of 85)

Social Studies:  Read NC 13.4 and write a summary about the Greensboro Sit-ins.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Core Connections Zoom Office Hours from 9-11 am on 5/13

There is no Zoom Meeting tomorrow.  Just office hours if anyone needs help with their essay or any other material.  The information is in Google Classroom.  Have an awesome day.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Science:
Attend class today via Zoom.  We will complete the Ice Core Notes together in class.  Finish the Ice Core Notes (Parts A, B, and C) and submit this in Google Classroom. Have a terrific Tuesday!

Math: Live office hours 2pm - 3pm (Link will be in google classroom)
1st & 4th: T.5 Is (x, y) a solution to the system of inequalities? (20 minutes or smartscore of 85)
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: Watch Video of notes, Copy INB p97 - 98 Change to and from Scientific Notation into notebook; IXL G.1 Convert between standard and scientific notation (20 minutes or smartscore of 85)


ELA:
1. L&G root: acu/ac/acr
2. AMND Act IV, Scene 1 (due tomorrow)
3. Be prepared to present your projects this week and next. Maybe a minute or two--tell us what your product was and your process for creating it.

Social Studies:  Read America 26.1 and write a summary about the content.

Monday, May 11, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020

Science: Complete the Absolute Age - Radioactive Decay assignment in Google Classroom.  Check your email and Google Classroom later today for the link / invitation for tomorrow's class via Zoom. 

Math:
1st & 4th - Video Call at 11am for notes (*note only one call today for notes); copy (or print and glue) INB p126 Inequality Vocabulary; Complete T.4 Linear inequalities: word problems (20 minutes of 85 smartscore)
Survey about topics due today (sent Saturday May 9th)


2nd, 3rd & 5th - No Video Call today; complete thatquiz: Rules of exponents worksheet
Survey about topics due today (sent Saturday May 9th)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: jur/jus/jud.

2. AMND Act IV, Scene 1 (due Wednesday).

Social Studies:  Complete the Flocabulary Assignment "Civil Rights"

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Core Connections End of Year Essay due 5/18

I know the last thing you want is an essay, but I feel it is important for you to reflect. Also writing is going to be an important part of your grade for the rest of your educational career.  I will be using these one page essays to access your writing, since I have to submit an End of Year Feedback form for each student.  If you need any help, please don't hesitate to email me.  There is NO ZOOM this Wednesday.  I will have office hours from 9-11 am on Wednesday if anyone needs help with their writing.  Please submit your final essay on a Google Doc here.  Please look in Google Classroom for an attachment of what is needed in each paragraph.  Please think and take this essay seriously.  You will rock this.  This is the only assignment you have in my class this week.  Next week you will have two more Google Forms.  They will be short and sweet.  I promise.  Have an awesome week.

Friday, May 8, 2020

Friday, May 8, 2020

Science:
Review the Quizlet word set (Fossils & Geologic Time) for 15-20 minutes.  Follow directions on the assignment in Google Classroom to write your summary paragraphs using at least 20 of the words.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Math: Live Office Hours 10am - 12pm (link in GC)
1st & 4th - IXL T.3 and T.1 (15 min each or smartscores of 85); I posted a video in google classroom of me working some problems in IXL
2nd, 3rd & 5th: Finish 3 tic-tac-toe items and turn in the assignment
Happy Friday!!! Thank you for all you are doing! Miss you!

ELA:
1. AMND Act III, Scene 2. See GC for details.
2. Study those roots on Quizlet!

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Science:
1 - Check your answers on yesterday's assignment (Youngest to Oldest).
2 - Complete the Index Fossils assignment posted in Google Classroom. Watch the video instructions for more details.

Math: Live Office Hour 2pm - 3pm (link will be in GC)
1st & 4th: work on IXL K10 for 25 active minutes or until smartscore of 85 is reached
2nd, 3rd, & 5th: Complete another tic-tac-toe activity (3 activities due tomorrow, Friday May 8th)
Happy Friday Eve!

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: cid/cis.
2. AMND Act III, Scene 2 (due Monday). Details on GC.
3. Book projects due tomorrow.

Social Studies:
Work on your two journal entries using the prompts provided.  

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Science:
1- Watch the video instructions in Google Classroom. I will explain several examples for how to analyze relative age diagrams. Then answer the questions on the "Youngest / Oldest" assignment in Google Classroom. Use what you know about the Law of Superposition, intrusions, extrusions, and faults. 
2 - Do the Layers of Time activity and answer the 3 questions as you complete each level. 

Math:
1st & 4th: Video call at 11am or 1:30pm to go over INB p124; Copy INBp124 Solving Inequalities into your notebook; complete IXL K8 (25 active minutes or to smartscore of 85)

2nd, 3rd, 4th: Video call at 11:30am or 2pm to go over tic-tac-toe assignment; complete at least 1 activity from the tic-tac-toe board (3 activities due Friday May 8)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek Root: mit/mis
2. AMND Act III, Scene 2 (due Monday). Details on GC.
3, Book projects due Friday.

Social Studies:
Read America Ch. 24 section 3 and take notes.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Zoom Info For Tomorrow (5/6) Is Now On Google Classroom

The links you will need are now on Google Classroom for tomorrow's meetings.  Remember you need to bring your talent.  If you shared it with me, you still need to come on Zoom to tell your talent.

Have an awesome day.  Email me if you need any help.

Tuesday, May 4, 2020

Science:
1 - Attend Zoom class today for your class period.  Check your email and/or Google Classroom for the link and time. I look forward to seeing you!
2 - Complete the Relative Age notes with me during class today or by watching the recording posted in GC today.  Answer the practice questions after your notes. 


Math: Live office hours 2pm - 3pm (link will be in GC)
1st & 4th: Video call at 11am or 1:30pm for notes p123 Mixture Word Problems
Complete Mixture Word Problem Assignment in GC

2nd, 3rd & 5th: Complete Khan Academy Exponent Properties with Parentheses video & power of powers assignment (Watch the entire video; I get reports of your activity.)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: prim/prin
2. AMND, Act III, Scene 1 (See GC.)
3. Book projects due Friday

Social Studies:
Read America Ch. 24 Section 2 and take notes.  Submit on google classroom.

Monday, May 4, 2020

Core Connections Zoom on Wednesday 5/6 with Talent

We will have Zoom on Wednesday, 5/6 and you will be sharing your Talents.

I will give you the codes in Google Classroom tomorrow.

1st Period 8:45 am
2nd Period 9:30 am
3rd Period 10:30 am
4th Period 12 pm
5th Period 1 pm

If you can't get on Zoom, you still need to send me your talent.  Again, you don't have to tape yourself doing your talent, you can show the finished product during out Zoom meeting.  Email, if you have any questions.

Core Connections Google Form Take 2 due 5/8

This Google Form is not optional.  If you didn't complete last week's Google Form, that wasn't optional either.  This form is due 5/8 by 4 pm.  It is on Google Classroom.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwlKMLsUmLjOiaofVLu2htAZ_U-oKU4th2kWJuWsvCeVHyDA/viewform

Monday, May 4, 2020

Science:
1- Complete the Relative Age of Rocks assignment using Section 8.2.  See details and watch the video instructions in Google Classroom.
2 - Class meets tomorrow via Zoom.  Check GC and your email later today for the link and password.  I can't wait to see you!
Happy Star Wars day ... may the 4th be with you!  :)

Core Connections:

Cartoons for TV began with Crusader Rabbit. Cartoons were also written for adults. Most of you have watched Bugs Bunny, but it may have been awhile ago. Most of you also don't see yourself changing from moment to moment. I want you to watch this cartoon and write 4 things you notice as an 8th grader, that you wouldn't have noticed as a 5 year old. Think science, psychology, humor (or attempted humor), and language. Submit the 4 things by Tuesday 5/5 at 4 pm. Good luck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnU9xuYAobs  (This is the link)

Math
1st and 4th: video calls for notes Mon, Tues and Wed 11am or 1:30
INBp122; motion assignment in Google classroom

2nd, 3rd, and 4th: video call for notes Mon and Wed 11:30 or 2pm
INBp96; thatquiz negative exponents  (message me if you need you your password)

ELA:
1. Latin & Greek root: scrib/script
2. AMND, Act III, Scene 1 (See GC for details.)
3. Book club book projects due Friday.

Social Studies:
Complete the Flocabulary Assignment WWII.







Sunday, May 3, 2020

Bugs Buny Cartoon and 4 Sentences due Tuesday 5/5.

Cartoons for TV began with Crusader Rabbit. Cartoons were also written for adults. Most of you have watched Bugs Bunny, but it may have been awhile ago. Most of you also don't see yourself changing from moment to moment. I want you to watch this cartoon and write 4 things you notice as an 8th grader, that you wouldn't have noticed as a 5 year old. Think science, psychology, humor (or attempted humor), and language. Submit the 4 things by Tuesday 5/5 at 4 pm. Good luck.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnU9xuYAobs  (This is the link)


Friday, May 1, 2020

Friday, May 2, 2020

Science:
Complete the Fossils Review Quizzes: Study Jams, Flocabulary, and Quizizz.  See instructions in Google Classroom. Record your scores for each review quiz as a percentage in the chart on the doc in Google Classroom. 
Have a wonderful weekend.  I miss you!

Math: Live Office Hours 10am - 12 noon
1st & 4th: Desmos Activity in GC
2nd, 3rd & 5th: Finish Khan Academy from the week; IXL F8 and F9 (15 active minutes or smartscore of 85 - for each assignment)
Happy Friday!  

ELA:
1. L&G root: vac
2. AMND, Act II, Scene 2. See GC for details.
3. Book project due 5/8. (You will have had 3 weeks.)

Social Studies:

Write a journal entry about how our world has changed since the pandemic.  Create a Venn diagram comparing the Covid-19 Pandemic to The Great Depression