Friday October 30, 2020

Please join Mrs. Liller, Mr. Blackston, Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Johnson for our second assembly The assembly starts at 8:45am. At the end of the assembly, go to your first period link.

Science:

1 - Turn in your Warm Ups for this week if you did not already do this during class.

2 - Finish the Aquifer lab if you did not finish during class.  Use the slideshow of lab pictures to refresh your memory of what happened during today's lab.

Social Studies:

1.  After you have finished your warm-up (#10) go to GC to access 3 Video Segments from America the Story of Us Episode 3:  Westward.

2.  Create 5 trivia questions related to the key concepts revealed in the film (include an answer key)

3.  Us the study guide to prep for your test.  New test date:  Tuesday, November 3rd!  Have a great weekend!

ELA:

1. ATTWN Ch. 16.

2. Study Ch. 9 words for a grade booster quiz (Monday).

3. If you did not do, or re-do, your Ruthless (CommonLit) test, do that ASAP!!

If you celebrate, have a happy Halloween!

Math:
1st: finish Equation Cards

Take Home Test Menu due Wed Nov 4th

2nd: finish Point-slope practice in google classroom

3rd, 4th, & 5th: Make sure "Find Someone Who Can" is completed and submitted

Take Home Test Menu due Wed Nov 4th

Core Connections 1, 2, 3, 5th - Going to 6th grade for Space Projects.  4th you've got a journal. Find your links on your emails. :)

Thursday, October 29, 2020

 Science:

1 - Finish the EdPuzzle assignment ("What is Groundwater?") if you did not finish during class.

2 - Finish the "How Well Do You Know Groundwater" vocab game. Submit a screenshot in GC of your score when you finish. You can take the quiz multiple times if you want to improve your score.

* Email me if you want the optional Water Properties Extension Lab or the Down to Earth: Iceland assignment. 

Social Studies:

1.  Warm-Up #9 Democracy

2.  Watch the video "Bill of Rights" in GC

3.  Review the Bill of Rights found in GC.  Take notes or print the form and highlight the most important information in each amendment.

Example of notes on Amendment 1:  Congress cannot create laws which respect certain religions, we have the right to practice religion freely, freedom of speech, the press, to assemble and to petition the government

Example of notes on Amendment 2:  We, as citizens of the USA, have the right to bear arms

4.  Play the Violation or No Violation game.  (1-5)

* Remember that there is an assembly tomorrow at 8:45 which takes the place of MTSS.  Log in to class with the regular class link after the assembly.

Example of Notes on the Bill of Rights: https://www.historyforkids.net/bill-of-rights.html

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: IXL V1 (to 85) and IXL V2 (to 85); if you do not reach 85 on both of these after 25 min combined, please stop)

Take Home Test due Wed Nov 4th

2nd: IXL S8 (85 or 20 min)

Wednesday October 28. 2020

 Math: Live Office Hours today 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Link is in google classroom

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Complete Equations Quiz

2nd: Glue p44 Calculator Instructions into notebook and complete Calculator Exercises in google classroom

Science:

1st period - Answer the attendance question for today. 

All classes - Take the quiz linked in GC. You may use a blank piece of paper and a pencil during the quiz, but not other materials.  Do your best! I believe in you.

Social Studies:  (Your test has been moved to Tuesday, November 3)

1.  Watch the School House Rock Video (3 Ring Government) found in GC.

2.  Complete warm-up #8.

3.  Review the information in your America book, p. 256-257 "Principles of the Constitution".  Take notes on the information by making a collage.  The collage should have the following:

3 symbols or pictures

1 statement of fact

1 question

8 words

*Be prepared to share your foldable and collage on Thursday!

*Open note test next Monday....GET ORGANIZED USING THE STUDY GUIDE.

ELA:

1. Do the attendance form by lunchtime please.

2. ATTWN Ch. 15.

3. Ch. 16 idioms, be prepared to present.

4. OPTIONAL: Ch. 8 vocabulary quiz (grade booster).

Core Connections

1. Turn in any revisions for Phase 1 of the Hero Project using the Oct. 8th Hero Project Checklist.

2. Google Form - Mandatory to be done today. 

Tuesday October 27, 2020

Math: Live Office Hours  2:30pm - 3:30pm  

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Quiz on Equations tomorrow; Take Home Test due Wed Nov 4th

2nd: finish Stained Glass Window from class; IXL S17 (85 smartscore or 20 min)

Core Connections:  Tutoring today from 2:00 until 2:45

Remember to complete your Checkin and make revisions for the Hero Project.

ELA:
1. Finish "Ruthless" evaluations.
2. OPTIONAL: Ch. 8 vocabulary quiz (grade booster).
3. If you scored less than a 60 on the Ruthless test, I will un-submit it to you; you need to try again. If you scored 61-89 and you want to give it another try, email me. If you scored 90+, good job--leave it alone. :)

Social Studies:

Use the information in your America book on p. 254-255 to make a foldable about THE STRUCTURE OF THE CONSTITUTION.  Remember that a copy of the Constitution can be found in your America textbook beginning on p. 228.  This is where you will find the topics discussed in various Articles.  You will need to use all of the resources to complete the foldable.

You will have 3 sections in your foldable:  Preamble, Articles, Amendments

The U.S. Constitution is considered to be THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND!

Science:

1 - Finish the Seeing Watersheds activity linked in GC. Follow instructions in GC.

2 - Study! Quiz tomorrow on Energy, Water Properties, and the Water Cycle. 

Use these Quizizz links for practice. These links will allow you to take the quiz multiple times. 

Water Properties

Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy

Monday, October 26, 2020

 Core Connections

Please take this opportunity to thoroughly review your Oct. 8th Check-in for Phase 1 of the Hero Project.  I'm still waiting on these, but everything needs to be revised/submitted/ready for me to grade by the rubric by the end of Wednesday of this week.  We need to move forward to Phase 2.  Plan your workload so that  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday's due dates aren't a scramble.  Also, we only have one journal for the week that is due Friday.  

Tutoring is available Tuesday and Thursday after school.

Have a great week!  

Ms. Sauer

ELA:

1. Identify the Verb in a Sentence (No Red Ink).

2. Study Ch. 8 words for a grade booster.

3. Ch. 15 idioms, be prepared to present.

Science:

1 - Finish IXL CC.1 and CC.2 - Water Cycle review

2 - Study for your quiz on Wednesday. Study your notes on energy, the water cycle, and water properties. 

Social Studies:

1.  Finish your Flocabulary Assignment "The Presidential Election" by 11:59 tonight for on time credit.  

2.  Test #1 for Quarter 2 will be administered next Monday, November 2.  Use the study guide to begin reviewing and getting organized for the assessment.  The assessment is open note.

Study Guide:  

1. New Government Vocabulary

2. Establishing a foundation notes on Flocabulary A More Perfect Union and 7.1 notes

3. Notes and answers to reading on America 7.2 an 7.3

4. Flocabulary The Presidential Election

5. Structure and Principles of the Constitution America book p. 254-257 (this week)

6. Bill of Rights (this week)

Math:

1st: Equations with Parentheses, Like Terms, and Variables on Both Sides

Optional Assignment: 8th Grade IX W13 (85 smartscore or 20 min)

2nd: Finish Google Classroom converting standard and slope-intercept forms

8th Grade IXL Y13 (85 smartscore or 20 min)

3rd, 4th, 5th: Finish Classwork

Optional Assignment: 8th Grade IX W13 (85 smartscore or 20 min)

Friday, October 23, 2020

Friday 10/23 Core Connections

We're going to be working on the school-wide Say Something initiative.  Please make sure you've completed the MTSS introductory activities this morning before coming into class.  😀 

Social Studies:

1.  Complete Warm-Up entry #5 using the correct format on your Google doc.

2.  Begin Flocabulary "The Presidential Election"

Video, Vocab Game, Read and Respond and the Quiz

*assignment is due by Monday, October 26th at 11:59pm

Have a great weekend!

Math:

1st: Should have worked in class and submitted the Click and Drag assignment (complete or incomplete)

3rd, 4th & 5th: Finish Part 1 and Part 2 of Equations step by step classwork

Optional Assignment for 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: IXL W13 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes); grade will be used to replace a low classwork or homework grade (can replace a future grade if all grade so far are good) due Monday by 11:59pm

2nd: No homework; Thanks for playing with the marble slides and desmos in class today. 

Thursday, October 22, 2020

 Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have 4 warm up entries as of today.

2.  Check your homework answers using the document for America 7.3 in GC.

3.  Complete the Preamble Activity in GC ON YOUR OWN PAPER.  There is nothing to submit.

ELA:
1. Finish "Ruthless" (CommonLit). Due today at 3:00pm. It counts as a test grade so do your best! Use RACER!
2. Study Ch. 8 words for a grade booster.

Math:
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - IXL W9 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

2nd: IXL S6 (go to 100) and IXL S7 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

Science:

1 - Finish your Water Properties Diagrams if you did not finish during class today.  You should have 7 terms with 7 pictures. Submit your diagrams in GC. 

2 - Quiz next week. Study your notes on Energy, Water Properties, and the Water Cycle.  See GC for Review material.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

 Science:

1 - Answer the Attendance question in GC. 

2 - Watch the videos posted in GC for capillary action, universal solvent, and high specific heat.  Use these to complete your Water Properties notes. 

3 - Submit your completed Water Properties notes in GC.

4 - Have a wonderful Wednesday! You are amazing. :)

Social Studies:

1.  Complete Warm-up #3 on your new google doc (Quarter 2 Warm-ups)

2.  Review the notes on America Ch. 7 section 2 in GC. Add to your notes if they are incomplete.

3.  Read America Ch. 7 Section 3 and answer questions 1a,b, 2a,b, and 3 on p.221.  The section is titled "Debating the Constitution"

*We will review your responses on Thursday.  There is NOTHING TO SUBMIT.

ELA:

1. Do the attendance form.

2. CommonLit: Ruthless--read the instructions. It counts as a TEST GRADE.

Core Connections:

1. Finish your activity/assignment from yesterday on archetypes, tropes, and stereotypes.

2. Turn in your Google Form. 

Math:
1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th: 

Optional Distributive Property Assignment

Copy Notes p25, 26, & 27

2nd: 

Slope Quiz

IXL S5 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

 Social Studies:

Read America Ch. 7 Section 2 "The Constitutional Convention" and take no more than 1 page of notes covering the main ideas and supporting details of the reading.  There is nothing to submit.  We will review the content of this reading when we meet again on Thursday.

Do not forget to check here again tomorrow for your remote learning assignment!

ELA:
1. ATTWN Ch. 13. (Due TOMORROW morning. Don't wait until tomorrow to do it--you're going to have another assignment for remote learning tomorrow.)
2. Ch. 14 idioms, be prepared to present.
3. Study Ch. 8 vocabulary for a grade booster.

Core Connections

Today and Wednesday, please work on today's assignment that will continue through Wednesday.  Archetypes, Tropes, and our Heroes. 

Science:
Review your notes on Water Properties.  You will need your science kit, water, paper, and colored pencils tomorrow for remote learning. 

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Periods - 

1. Google Slides Click and Drag Distributive Property Assignment

2. IXL V13 Multiply using the distributive property (85 smartscore or 20 min)

2nd Period:

1. Took notes p39 in class

2. Complete Cheesy Riddle "What do you call a duck that steals?"

3. Complete Google form of slope from graphs, tables, and ordered pairs

4. Quiz on Slope tomorrow

Monday, October 19, 2020

 Science:

1- Add your first sticker to your digital sticker book (if you did not do this during class today). Email me if you need help with this.

2 - Submit a copy of your Periodic Table Project Rubric in GC for a homework grade. Be sure to type the sentence at the top of your document to indicate you have read the feedback. See GC for more detailed instructions. 

* Bring your science kit (the newest one) to class tomorrow and a small cup of water.  You might want a dish towel or paper supplies nearby, also. 

ELA:

1. Study Ch. 7 words for a grade booster quiz.

2. That's it. Ain't I the sweetest?!

Social Studies:

Please access your NEW Zoom meeting code in the drop down title box in GC. Click on the white arrow in the middle of the graphic, bottom of rectangle, to reveal the new zoom code.  

1.  Today we will begin by creating a NEW GOOGLE DOC for QUARTER 2 Warm-Ups. This google doc will be used to record all warm-ups for the 2nd 9 weeks.  It will be submitted for a project grade at the end of the 9 weeks.  Make sure that you use the correct format each day for full credit:

Entry #

Date

Tier Prompt

Response (3, 5 or 7 sentences)

2.  Review the new Syllabus.

3.  Read Ch. 7 Section 1 in the America book.  Take notes as you read.  Pay attention to the headings and subheadings in bold print.  You should record approximately 1 page of main ideas and supporting details about "Governing a New Nation"

Core Connections:

Here's the Weekly Work Outline.

Math:
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - Took notes in class (p23 & 24)

Complete Distributive Property Puzzle (due by 11:59pm Mon 10/19)

IXL V13 (85 smartscore or 20 mins due by Tues 10-20)

2nd:

Took notes in class (p38 slope from table)

Complete assignment Slope from Tables Practice in Google Classroom

Slope Name Art due Tues Oct 20th at 9am

Friday, October 9, 2020

 Science:

Finish the Carbon-Free Energy assignments in Flocabulary if you did not finish during class today. These  are your final grades for 1st quarter.  Do all 5 parts of the Flocabulary lesson: Video & Vocab Cards (these were due Thursday), and the Vocab Game, Read & Respond, and Quiz (due today).

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th: No Homework

2nd: Slope Name Art Due Tuesday Oct 20th

ELA:

1. ATTWN Ch. 12

2. Study Ch. 7 vocabulary for a grade booster

3. HAVE A GREAT BREAK

Thursday October 7, 2020

 Math: Any missing or incomplete work needs to be turned in today 10/8 by 11:59pm

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: thatquiz Variables on Both Sides

2nd: IXL S3 Find the slope of a graph (100 smartscore or 20 minutes)

Social Studies:

1.  Take 3 minutes to get relaxed before you start today's lessons.  (See link on GC)

2.  Add the word Preamble to your New Government vocabulary list. Define the word.

3.  Go to the School House Rock link which was posted today in GC.  Watch the video on the Preamble to the Constitution.  As you watch the video, write down a few notes about what you SEE and what you HEAR.  What kind of plans do the Founding Fathers have for our new country?

4.  Continue working on your Flocabulary Assignment: "A More Perfect Union".  Make sure that you take your time on all parts.  Do not rush.  The assignment is due by tomorrow night.  It will be the first homework and quiz grade of the new quarter.

**MAKE SURE THAT ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED BY 1:15 TOMORROW.  I WILL BE POSTING FINAL GRADES BEFORE THE BREAK!

Science:

Finish the Video and Vocab Cards for the "Carbon-Free Energy" Flocabulary assignments.  You can work on the Vocab Game if you want, but you will also have class time tomorrow to do this (along with the rest of this Flocabulary assignment, which will be assigned tomorrow).

ELA:

Study Ch. 7 words for a grade booster.

Ch. 13 idioms, be prepared to present after fall break.

Make up any missing work--most importantly tests and projects.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

 Science: 

1st Period: Complete the attendance question in GC by 1 pm. Do this first, before any other assignments.

All Classes: Complete the "Oct. 7 -  Renewable Energy" assignment in GC. Follow directions in GC carefully.

Core Connections

All Classes: Make sure you go to Google Classroom to complete the Google Form Songs that Changed the World.  This assignment is due today, 10/7.  

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

1st period - please complete the attendance question before 1pm

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Complete the form "What's the first step?"

2nd:

Finish cheesy riddle "Did you hear about?" from Tuesday

Copy notes p35 Graphing from intercepts

8th grade IXL Y.13 (85 smartscore or 20 min)

Social Studies:

Begin the Flocabulary activity "A More Perfect Union".  Take your time with the video and vocab game.  There are 14 Read and Respond questions so...don't rush to the quiz!  This assignment is due on Friday, October 9th.  It will be your first assessment and homework grade for the new 9 weeks.

ELA:

See attendance post on GC.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

 Social Studies:

Make sure that you submit your feedback about the project presentations in GC.  Study your new vocab!

Core Connections

We're playing a review game today - we'll postpone today's assignment (Marvel Heroes Google Form) until Thursday.

ELA:
1. Finish Action Verbs assignment (GC/NRI).
2. ATTWN Ch. 11.
3. Optional: ATTWN Ch. 6 Vocabulary Quiz (grade booster).

Science:

1 - Finish the Energy Conservation assignment if you didn't finish in class.

2 - Finish the Color by Number review assignment if you didn't finish in class. Follow directions on GC. You can submit a photo of your hard copy (color by hand) or do the assignment digitally, but you do not need to do it both ways. 

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Copied notes p22 in class; Finish Equations with variables on both sides doc in google classroom

2nd: Copied notes p34 in class

IXL S18 (85 smartscore or 20 min) due today 10/6 by 11:59pm

Cheesy Riddle "Did you hear about..." due Wed 10/7 by 11:59pm

 

Monday, October 5, 2020

Science:

Complete pages 10-13 in your Energy LearnEd notebook if you did not finish during class.  You may omit the sections I showed you in class today.  Use today's slideshow if you missed any of the information presented today in class. See instructions in GC for how to access the Energy slideshow. Submit pictures of all four completed pages when you have completed this assignment. 

ELA:

1. Verbs (Flocabulary).

2. Study Ch. 6 vocabulary for a grade booster.

3. Ch. 12 idioms, prepare to present.

4. Cell Phones (CommonLit) due tomorrow.

5. Read, read, read!

Social Studies"

Make sure that you have submitted your google doc which contains your 28 warm ups from quarter one (this is a project grade!)

The last warm-up was on September 18th.  Make sure that the format is followed:

Entry #, date, prompt, response (3,5,7)

Define and review your new unit vocabulary.

Math: Thanks for completing your test in class today. No Homework (Well you could check powerschool to make sure you are up to date with your assignments)

Friday, October 2, 2020

 Science: 

- Periodic Table Projects are due today.  Submit your digital project via the form in GC.  Posters need to be delivered to the front office of the middle school today by 4pm. 

-Finish the Clean Energy Predictions Map assignment if you did not finish during class today. 

- Go outside this weekend! Enjoy the weather.  Happy fall, y'all!  :)

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Test Monday on order of operations, 1 step equations, 2 step equations and like terms equations; you can study your review sheet (can submit/check answers in thatquiz), assignments, suggested IXL topics on list, and thatquiz assignments (have posted practice versions and videos in materials)

2nd: Test Monday on sequences and graphing linear equations; you can study your review sheet (can submit/check answers in google form), assignments, suggested IXL topics on list.

ELA:

1. ATTWN Ch. 10.

2. Study Ch. 6 vocabulary for a grade booster.

3. Ch. 11 idioms should be ready to present on Monday.

Thursday October 1, 2020

Math:

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

-Complete Partner Practice in class

-Complete thatquiz Like Terms Equations

-There is a test Monday Oct 5th on order of operations, 1 step equations, 2 step equations, and like terms equations. The review sheet is posted.

 

2nd: 

- IXL S.21 Graph a horizontal or vertical line (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

- IXL S.20 Equations of horizontal and vertical lines (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

- There is a test Monday Oct 5th on arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, and graph using tables. Review sheet is posted.

Science:

- Finish the EdPuzzle assignments for Biomass (Powered by Poop) and Geothermal Energy. There are two separate assignments that need to be completed. Be sure you finish both of these.

- Periodic Table Projects are due this week. Digital projects need to be submitted via the form in GC. Posters should be delivered to the front office of the middle school by Friday afternoon. If you are bringing your poster to school later than 3 pm, please email me as soon as possible to let me know which day and what time you are delivering your project!

Social Studies:

Use the Mecklenburg Resolves (also known as the Mecklenburg Declaration) and the Declaration of Independence to list 3 ways that the two documents are similar and 2 ways that they are different.

*Both primary sources are located in Google Classroom. 

Organize your notes for the test tomorrow.  It is open note/materials and multiple choice/true/false.

ELA:

1. Finish filling in idiom notes.

2. Study Ch. 6 words for a grade booster.

3. Ch. 11 idioms should be ready to present next week.

4. CommonLit due Tuesday.