Help? Math 8 and Math I Desperately Needs Dry Erase Markers

 Greetings parents/guardians/students,

 I hope this Blog finds you well. I am writing to ask your help in resupplying our cache of Dry Erase Markers. We started with over 300 that lasted first quarter. That's pretty typical of their short life. I try to remind folks to conserve by not drawing pictures with them, putting caps back on when done, and returning them to the bin at the end of class. Most students are really good about doing that. 

We have about six markers left. I have an Amazon Wish List if you would like to help solve our shortage. Thank you. 

Rich Kozak

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #7 (classwork)

2.  Review the notes on Amendments 6-10 on the Bill of Rights Graphic organizer and add the additional notes provided (classwork)

3.  Complete the Violation or No Violation activity (classwork)

4.  Complete the Democracy questions and submit in GC (classwork and homework)

ELA:

1) Checkpoint #3 due at 8am tomorrow morning

2) Periods 1, 3, 4, 5: Due Friday: Finish all concepts in Checkpoint 2 Grammar Review document. Plan for a quiz on this material Wednesday next week.

3) Period 2: Grammar quiz Thursday (on the 3 concepts you chose in the Checkpoint 2 Grammar Review document)

***If you need to see what practices you have already done, and how you scored on them, you may click the link next to your name in this document. MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOOKING IN THE TAB FOR YOUR CLASS!***

Core Connections:

Please make sure you've completed the Interview Prep for Story Corp and Letter of Introduction.  We will continue to work on the cards we will send.  

Science:

If you did not finish your Aquifer Lab in class today, please finish it. 
Have a wonderful evening and be safe!

Monday, October 29th, 2023

 ELA

1) Finish your Checkpoint 3 peer review (if not done during class) -- posted in Jupiter

2) Due Wednesday: Checkpoint 3 Final Draft

3) Periods 1, 3, 4, 5 only: Finish the grammar concepts in “Checkpoint 2 Grammar Concepts” by Friday

4) Period 2 only: Grammar quiz Thursday (on the 3 concepts you chose to focus on for your "Checkpoint 2 Grammar Concepts" assignment)

Social Studies:

1. Complete warm up #6 (classwork)

2. Complete the Bill of Rights graphic organizer (classwork and homework)

Science:

1 -Finish the Wizer assignment from Friday, 10/27 if you did not submit this already.

2 - Finish the LearnEd assignment (pages 8-9) from Friday, 10/27 if you did not submit this already.

3 - If you missed class today, please complete the Freshwater Pollution notes (posted in Google Classroom) using today's slideshow (posted in Google Classroom). You also need to complete today's Warm Up. The questions are on the first slide in today's slideshow.

Core Connections:

Make sure you've completed the following.

1. Story Corp Interview Prep

2. Google Form: Interview Form

You can continue to work on the Letter of Introduction tomorrow. We'll also work on our Cards tomorrow.

Friday, October 27, 2023

 Science:

1 - Answer the questions for today's Warm Up and turn in your Warm Ups for this week. 

2 - Finish the Wizer online review for Freshwater & the Hydrosphere. Be sure you click "Hand in Work" at the bottom when you finish.

3 - Complete pages 8-9 in your Hydrosphere LearnEd notebook. Instructions are posted in Google Classroom. 

4 - Complete the Water Cycle Color By Number.  Neatness counts! Do your best work.

5 - If you finish 1-4 and there is still time remaining in class, use the Quizlet word sets to review your vocabulary for these topics: Freshwater and Water Properties. 

Spanish:

 Study for the evaluation on Monday. The content to study for it is in google class. Study both lists of verb conjugations in past and present and the document with the phrases. Also, study the readings we did in class (El Oso and Beatriz). Make sure you know the vocabulary and synonyms of those words in Spanish

Padlet will be graded this evening. Make sure you have everything posted. 

Core Connections:

Please make sure you've completed the Interview Preparation activity and started the Letter of Introduction. 

ELA:

1) Checkpoint #3 rough draft (due Monday, beginning of class)

2) Prefixes List 1 practice quiz (in your MTSS Google Classroom)

3) Study for your Prefixes List 1 quiz on Monday

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

 ELA:

Periods 1, 3, 4, 5: Complete the "Choose one" and "Lastly Do" for one grammar concept that you haven't worked through yet in the Checkpoint 2 Grammar Concepts document.

All classes:

1) Prefixes List 1 Practice quiz (due Monday) -- posted in MTSS Google Classroom. Remember: you may retry this up to 25 times.

2) Checkpoint 3 Rough Draft (due Monday, depending on how much class time we have today)

3) Study for your Prefixes List 1 quiz (you will take this on Monday)

Social Studies:

1.  Review the 3rd and final resource on the role of the US President in GC.  Add to your notes for tomorrow's Socratic seminar (classwork)

2.  Begin Flocabulary "Bill of Rights".  Make sure you have completed the 4 activities by Friday evening 10/27 (classwork and homework)

Spanish: 

Do your Padlet homework. Make sure you have turned in every post in it this evening. 

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete the I.N. activities L3 and R3 (Rights and Democracy) (classwork)

2.  Use the website linked in GC to take notes on the role of the US President for Seminar on Friday (classwork and homework)

Just for fun....check out the unique maps of the US which I linked to your GC account!

Core Connections:

Interactive Notebook: Dichotomous key for leaves!  Please put the key on the right; leaves on the left.  Cutting out the leaves will help you notice features: lobes, teeth, spine, etc...

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

NC Check In Testing is this week. Please be on time for school and bring your fully-charged device. 

ELA:

1) Go through the Prefixes List 1 quizlet. Look at the term on the front of the flashcard, and try to think of what you think the definition is. Then flip the card and check yourself. Keep track of how many are correct. When you finish, fill in your percent correct on your Data Chart (accessible via Jupiter Materials).

***If you were absent -- the warmup today was to make sure the following boxes in the Data Chart (accessible via Jupiter Materials) are filled in:

• Suffixes: Pretest, flashcards, and quiz boxes.
• Prefixes List 2: Pretest, flashcards, and quiz boxes.
• Prefixes List 1: Pretest box

Science:

1 - Finish pages 6-7 in your Hydrosphere LearnEd notebook. Use Slides 3-15. 

2 - Complete the Water Properties Color By Number (front & back). Neatness counts ~ do your best work!

Social Studies:

1.  Complete side 2 of the "History Alive" assignment on the 3 Branches of government (classwork)

2.  Review and take notes on the material in GC related to our upcoming Socratic Seminar "Should a person want to become President of the US?"  (classwork and homework)

*Seminar on Friday, October 27th

3.  Flocabulary "A More Perfect Union" due by this evening at 11:59pm (homework)

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

 ELA:

1) For all grammar concepts in the "Checkpoint 2 Grammar Review" document that look easy (you predict you would answer at least 85% of questions correctly right now), complete the practice Google forms. The "Choose One" section for those concepts is optional.

2) The tentative date for the Prefixes List 1 quiz is Friday.

Social Studies:

1.  Review the US Government "cheat sheet" and place it in the file section of your social studies binder (classwork)

2.  Complete the History Alive assignment with your partner (classwork)

3.  Complete the Flocabulary assignment "A More Perfect Union"/due tomorrow 10/24 (homework)

Science:

1 - Finish the diagram column on your Water Properties notes. Each property should have a diagram to illustrate that water property.  Use color and include labels in your diagrams.

2 - Review for your Science Check In this week.  Here are a few Quizlet vocabulary lists to help you prepare:

Atoms & Periodic Table Groups

Physical & Chemical Changes

Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids

Energy 

Spanish: 

Do your Padlet homework this evening

Core Connections:

Please work on the Think part - reading and analysis-  of your Story Corp: Why do stories matter?  activities.  I'd like to begin the Pair-Share part tomorrow during class.

Friday, October 20, 2023

 NC Check Ins are next week (see schedule below). Please be on time for school with your fully charged device! Please make sure you have the NCTest app on your computer.  See instructions below if you need to add NCTest to your device:

NCTest Install Instructions

        Tuesday - ELA

        Wednesday - Math 8

        Thursday - Science

Thanks for your cooperation!

Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #5 (classwork)

2.  Gimkit Vocab Challenge US GOV (classwork)

3.  School House Rock Video: Preamble (classwork)

4.  The Constitution Worksheet (classwork)

5.  Flocabulary "A More Perfect Union:-(classwork and homework)

* Due on Tuesday, October 24

ELA:

If you did not finish your warmup ("Warmup 10/20" in Jupiter), finish for homework.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #4 (classwork)

2.  Complete the partner assignment in GC "Crash Course" US Constitution.  Turn in when finished (classwork)

3.  Continue to study your US Gov vocab set.  Gimkit challenge tomorrow! (homework)

Spanish:

 Remember to turn in your 4 day homework in Padlet by tomorrow evening (8:00 pm).  

ELA:

Finish your MTSS assignment (if not done in Viking Time)

**You will not be able to do this unless you completed Tuesday's "Checkpoint #2 Grammar Concepts" assignment in Jupiter.**

Core Connections:

Great job on the debates today!  I'm extending the Four Steps to Active Listening/Story Corp Google Form until tomorrow - no homework.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #3 (classwork)

2.  Review the notes on Ch.7.3 "Debating the Constitution" in GC (classwork)

3.  Complete the IN Activity L2 and R2 (classwork)

4.  Study your new vocab US Gov (homework)

Science:

1 - Finish the Flocabulary: Water assignments if you did not finish after your quiz today.  Remember that the quiz portion counts as a recorded grade in PowerSchool. The Flocabulary quiz will only be recorded if you finish the other sections (Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, Break it Down, and Read & Respond).

2 - Binder surgery tomorrow!  Bring your science binder to class tomorrow. This includes your LearnEd notebooks (Matter and Energy), which should be in the LearnEd section of your science binder.

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Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

Message from Student Support Team: We invite and encourage everyone to wear ORANGE on Unity Day (Wednesday October 18) to show your support of bullying prevention.  Unity Day promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.  ORANGE is worn because it is a warm color associated with safety. 

ELA:

Finish "Checkpoint #2 Grammar Concepts" assignment in Jupiter (started in class)

Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #2 (classwork)

2.  Complete the L1 and R1 Interactive Notebook Activity on the Articles of Confederation (classwork)

3.  Review the notes on last night's reading in GC (classwork)

4.  Read in the America text Ch.7 Section 3 pp. 218-221 and take notes (homework)

5.  Review your new vocab (homework)

Core Connections:

1. Complete the Google Doc that goes with the Say Something Video Training.

2. Complete and turn in the Energy Graph - Make sure you've completed each of the requirements!

3.  Flow-cabulary is due Friday - feel free to complete ahead of time.

Spanish: Do your daily homework in Padlet. Use new vocabulary from the readings we did in class. 

Science:

1 - Finish the Fossil Fuel Formation Lab if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - Study and prepare for tomorrow's Energy Quiz. Use the study guide, vocabulary list, slideshows from class, and practice quizzes posted in Google Classroom.  Look for "Review Material for Energy Quiz" posted on October 5. 

Monday, October 16th, 2023

 ELA:

Study for your Prefixes List 2 quiz. (remember: you can find the Quizlet in Jupiter Materials)

Social Studies:

1. Create a new warm up doc for QUARTER 2.  Complete warm up #1 using the format provided in GC (classwork)

2.  Create a new study set for the US Government vocabulary provided in GC using a tool which you prefer (classwork and homework)

3.  Review the new Syllabus in GC (classwork and homework)

4.  Review the notes on America 7.1 "Governing a New Nation" in GC (classwork)

5.  Use the online textbook to read America Ch, 7 Section 2 pp. 212-217.  It is called "The Constitutional Convention". Take notes using the subheadings provided by the text (homework)

Science

1 - Finish the Energy Conservation page if you did not finish during class today.  (This was started in class on Friday, Oct. 6.. It is on the back side of the Natural Resources Dominoes activity.)

2 - Complete pages 6, 12, and 13 in your Energy LearnEd notebook.  See instructions in Google Classroom. 

3 - Study for your Energy Quiz which is on Wednesday, October 18.  Use the Review Material in Google Classroom to prepare.  The Review Material has a Study Guide, Quizlet word list, practice quizzes, and sample questions. 

Core Connections:

1. Please complete the Story Corp introduction/Google Form.

2.  Work on Flow-cabulary - Primary and Secondary Sources.  

Spanish

Reminder: Do your daily homework in our Padlet

Friday, October 6, 2023

Science:

1- Complete today's Warm Up (if you missed class or didn't finish) and submit your Warm Ups for this week.

2 - The Energy Conservation assignment (the back of the Natural Resources dominoes activity) is not homework over the break.  Keep this in your binder. We will complete this after fall break.

3 - You will have an Energy Quiz after fall break - not Monday or Tuesday. Stay tuned for the exact date.  Review material has been posted in Google Classroom if you want to prepare / study over the break - but not required!  Your brain needs a break.  :)

4 - ENJOY your fall break from school!  I'll miss you, and I look forward to hearing about your break once we get back to school.  Great job finishing your 1st quarter of 8th grade!!

Core Connections:

Please make sure you have completed and turned in the following:

• Fish 1, 2, 3
• Dino Roots
• Pandora's Box
• Bear Squares
• Energy Notes

Spanish: Your homework in Padlet should be finished by 8:00 pm this evening. It will be graded today. Felices Vacaciones!  

ELA:

1) Finish Prefixes List 2 Practice Quiz -- posted in MTSS Google Classroom (If taking the quiz after the break, finish the practice by Monday).

2) Checkpoint #2 final draft -- due Saturday 8am (I will make copies of the files on Saturday at 8am. There is no where to "Turn In" this assignment -- I take care of it automatically)

3) Prefixes List 2 quiz -- unless you took this before the break, you will take it Tuesday after break (10/17)

Thursday, October 5, 2023

 ELA:

1) Finish your peer review (if not finished in class) -- in Jupiter

2) Finish Prefixes List 2 Practice Quiz -- posted in MTSS Google Classroom (if taking the quiz tomorrow, finish tonight. If taking the quiz after the break, finish the practice by Monday).

3) Checkpoint #2 final draft -- due Saturday 8am (I will make copies of the files on Saturday at 8am. There is no where to "Turn In" this assignment -- I take care of it automatically)

4) Prefixes List 2 quiz -- unless you email me to ask to take this before the break, you will take it Tuesday after break.

Science:

1) Complete pages 10-11 in your Energy LearnEd notebook.  You will need the LearnEd slides (Slides 42-52) and the additional slides posted in Google Classroom. The additional slides are used for p.11.  You do not need to do the chart at the bottom of page 11.

2) Complete your Nonrenewable Energy diagrams and summary if you did not finish this during class. Your diagrams and summary should reflect 8th grade quality. 

3) Energy Quiz after Fall Break (not Monday or Tuesday).  Review material will be posted in Google Classroom soon. 

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

NJHS Meeting tomorrow (Thursday, October 5) at 7:15 am in Mrs. Graham's room. Check the NJHS Google Classroom for the announcement from Ms. Wilcox (posted 9/28).

ELA. 

1) Checkpoint #2 rough draft (due tomorrow, beginning of class)

2) Checkpoint #2 final draft (due Saturday 8am)

3) Prefixes List 2 quiz (Tuesday 10/17, after break) -- if you would like to take this before break so you don't need to study over the break, send me an email.

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have completed the Revolutionary War Era People Project.  Presentations begin tomorrow!

2.  If you have not submitted your warm up doc for quarter 1 it needs to be submitted in GC IMMEDIATELY!  It was due 2 days ago for a project grade.

Science:

1 - Finish the Renew-A-Bean activity if you did not finish in class today.  

2 - Finish the MTSS Graph Analysis assignment if you did not finish during MTSS today.

3 - This is the last week of 1st Quarter. Finish any missing work from 1st Quarter (if this applies to you). Email your teacher(s) when you have completed missing work. 

4 - Bring Mrs. Graham the stickers from your Amazon Holiday Dash ... if you want to make her super happy. :)

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

 Science

1 - Finish the Renewable Energy diagrams page from class today - front side only.  Your diagrams should be 8th grade quality. Complete the summary at the bottom, which should also be 8th grade quality!

2 - Bring Mrs. Graham the stickers from your Amazon Holiday Dash ... if you want to make her super happy. :)

3 - Extra Credit / Extra Effort - Make a playlist of energy-related music (song titles or lyrics with sun, wind, etc.).  Lyrics and content must be school-appropriate. Preferred platforms are Spotify or Amazon music.  

Social Studies:

1.  Test tomorrow.  Play Jeopardy Review!  GAME

2.  Projects presentations begin on Thursday and will run until Friday until everyone has presented.  Make sure that you are following the project outline.

Spanish: Do your daily Padlet homework today

Monday, October 2, 2023

 Social Studies:

1.  Turn in your warm up doc for a project grade in GC (classwork)

2.  Continue to work on your Revolutionary War Era People Project.  Make sure that you are using at least three sources other than Wiki to answer the Activity 2 questions.  Proofread always for misspelled words.  Make sure that you have answered the questions as stated on the project outline.  

3. Interactive Notebook Check (L1-L6 and R1-R6)  (classwork)

4.  Study for your test on Wednesday using the materials listed on this site last Monday (homework).  We will play Jeopardy Review tomorrow!

Science:

1 - Finish pages 15-16 in your Energy LearnEd notebook.  Use slides 65-74 in the slideshow.  Fill in the blanks and answer the open-ended questions. 

2 - If you were absent Friday or did not complete the Flocabulary: Natural Resources assignments, please finish these.  Email me (kgraham@voyageracademy.net) to let me know you have completed these, if you did not submit on Friday.

Core Connections: 

Please make sure you've completed and turned in the CUBE for today.

ELA:

Your "Prefixes List 2" quiz is currently scheduled for the Tuesday we return from fall break. HOWEVER, if you would like to take it BEFORE the break so you don't need to study over the break, send me an email and we will work out a day/time for you to take it later this week.

Unless you make special arrangements with me, the "Prefixes List 2" quiz will still count toward Quarter 2, even if you take it before the break. The option to take it before break is offered ONLY so you do not need to study over the vacation.

Spanish: 

-Do your homework in Padlet today

-Do the needed changes in your slides and share it with me if you have not done it yet.