Thursday, November 14, 2024

 ELA:

1) Finish peer review (if not finished during class)

2) Checkpoint 3 final draft - due Saturday 8am

3) MTSS assignment due Monday (if not finished during Viking Time today)

If you are absent, make sure to check the ELA Absent Work document for any classwork you missed.

Science:

No assigned homework, but you should be making progress on your Water Quality Lab Report.  Your finished lab report is due on Tuesday, November 19. Follow directions posted in the assignment in Google Classroom.  Use the guidance and tips provided during class this week.  If you were absent or have lost your data sheet, you may use the Class Data (posted in Google Classroom with the Water Quality Lab Report assignment). 

Social Studies:

Talk to your parents about Legacy if you did not get a chance last night.

Math 8: Your IXL is due by Sunday.  Your Unit Review is due on Tuesday 11/19. Your test is on 11/20.

Math 1: Complete the entire homework page from D3. Your IXL is due by Sunday.  Your Mid-Unit Quiz is scheduled for Friday 11/22.

Core Connections:

If you haven't already done so, please make sure you complete the Google Form Bug Math before the end of class on Friday.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

 Science 

 Study for tomorrow's quiz on the hydrosphere.  Topics covered: water properties, water distribution on Earth, groundwater, freshwater pollution, water treatment, water quality. Review the Water Slideshows in Google Classroom, your class notes, and the review material in Google Classroom (posted Nov. 7).

Math 8: You need to complete #1-4 on the homework page for 3.8 titled "Using Your Math"  Work on your weekly homework (IXL).

Math 1: You need to complete #1-6 on the homework page from D2. Work on your weekly homework (IXL).

Social Studies:

1.  Ask a parent "What is Legacy?"  Record their response on paper or audio if they are ok with it.

Core Connections:

We finished the Arsenic Mapping Activities today during class.  Please make sure you've completed each of the Interactive Notebook activities, and that your notebook is turned in.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

 Science: 

1- Read the hardness and sediment/suspended sediment sections of the Water Quality Information pages (in GC) and take notes (on your handout).  Notes should be 8th grade quality and include new / different information than your class notes!

2 - Study for Thursday's quiz.  See review material in GC. 

Core Connections:

Today we worked on our interactive notebooks for Bug Math.  Congratulations to 5th period for completing the Arsenic in Groundwater activity!  There is no homework, but we will be catching everyone up on Wednesday.

Math 8: Complete Fluency #1-3. Work on the weekly homework (IXL).  It is due Sunday.

***RETAKE REVIEW IS TOMORROW! If you signed up for the Functions Retake you need to bring your corrections to review with me at recess tomorrow. 

Math 1:  Complete the homework page #1-6.  Work on your weekly homework (IXL).  It is due Sunday.

ELA:

1) Practice Quiz for Prefixes List 1

2) Checkpoint 3 rough draft - due Thursday

3) Prefixes List 1 quiz - Thursday

Thursday, November 7, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Warm up : Gimkit Vocab Review (Westward study set)  

2.  I. N. Activities 6 and 7/see GC for details (classwork)

3.  America Text reading Ch.9.4 "War of 1812" pp. 327-331

*read and review notes provided in GC

*If you do not have time to finish the reading today in class, more time will be provided tomorrow!

4.  Study Westward Vocab!

Science:

1 - Read the pH and Dissolved Oxygen sections of the Water Quality Information pages (posted in GC). Take notes on your handout (or your own paper).  Your notes should be 8th grade quality work!  Add information that is different from what we discussed in class. 

2 - Study for next week's quiz on freshwater (water properties, water distribution on Earth, groundwater, water treatment, and water quality). Use the Quiz Review material posted in Google Classroom (posted Nov. 7)

ELA

1. MTSS assignment due by Monday.

Remember to check the ELA Absent Work document if you were absent today, to get the classwork.

Math 8:  Your weekly homework is due by Sunday 11/10

Math 1:  Your test is tomorrow!  The answers to the Unit Review and the Gimkit are posted on Google Classroom for your review.

Core Connections:

No homework - we're continuing on water bugs in our interactive notebooks tomorrow. 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Core Connections

1. Today is an ELA Alien Project Workday. Please use your time wisely.  There is a GOOGLE FORM to submit prior to the end of class.

2. Don't forget to complete your answer your Eno River Basin questions.

3. If you have remaining class time, I strongly advise you to review your Social Studies, Science, or Math reviews. 

 Social Studies:

If you were absent and did not take your test today, please see me when you return.  Thank you!

Science: 

1 - Read the Temperature and Turbidity sections of the Water Quality Information Pages in GC.  Take notes on your handout about these two factors - impact on water quality, causes, effects, consequences for wildlife, etc. 

2 - Review your notes! Quiz next week - most likely on Thursday.

Math 8: You need to complete Fluency #1-4 from today's classwork.  If you plan to retake the Functions test make sure that you sign up on the Google Form.  Corrections are due 11/13.

Math 1:  Your Unit Review is due tomorrow!

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

 Science:

1 - Finish today's classwork, if needed (EdPuzzle: Water & You and Hydrosphere LearnEd pages 19-20).

2 - Review your notes on the water treatment process.  Know the steps of water treatment and the two laws discussed in class today. 

3 - Quiz next week - most likely on Thursday. Study your notes on freshwater, water properties, and water treatment. 

Social Studies:

1.  Classwork Check:  ATSOU Mapping Activity

2.  America Text Reading "Louisiana Purchase"  pp. 314-319 (classwork)

3.  Jeopardy Review:  US GOV  (Study for your Test which is tomorrow!)

PLAY JEOPARDY

"We the People" category (40 pts) Name 3 Principles (truths, beliefs, foundational beliefs)found in the US Constitution

Possible Answers:  Popular sovereignty, Federalism, Republicanism, Separation of Powers, Balance of Power, Limited Government, Individual Rights

*TODAY THE NEXT US PRESIDENT WILL BE SELECTED BY THE PEOPLE!!

ELA

1. Finish your peer review (if not done in class) - posted in Jupiter

2. Checkpoint #2 final draft - due Thursday at 8am

Reminder: if you are absent, make sure to check the ELA Absent Work document (also available in Jupiter Materials), to make sure you complete the in class work you missed as well.

Core Connections:

Today was a project work day for ELA.  Also, continue working on your River Basin Map Questions.

Monday, November 4, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  America Text Reading:  Ch.9.1 pp.310-313.  Take notes as you read (classwork)

2.  ATSOU #3 Mapping Activity (classwork)

3.  Study for your test on Wednesday, Nov. 6 (homework)

Core Connections

1. Please make sure you've completed the Pollination assignment.

2. Turn in what you've completed for Skittles Math.

3.  We'll continue with maps tomorrow.

Math 8:  The quiz will be tomorrow!  I posted a Khan Academy and IXL for you.  See Google Classroom for more details. 

Math 1:  Your weekly review is due Thursday 11/7.  The test is on 11/8. Remember to email me if you need help with the calculator/ Desmos.

Science:

1 - Finish Hydrosphere LearnEd pages 8-9. See details in Google Classroom.

2 - Finish anything on your group's Water Treatment Process / Laws slide, if you did not finish in class today. Be ready to present with your group tomorrow!

3 - Quiz next week - most likely on Thursday, 11/14. Topics covered: water properties, water distribution on earth, groundwater/freshwater, water treatment, water quality

Friday, November 1, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #10 (classwork)

2.  ATSOU #3 Mapping Activity (classwork)

3.  Test 1:  US GOV next Wed. 11/6!

Science: 

Finish the Wizer: Freshwater & the Hydrosphere review if you did not finish in class / Viking Time today. Remember to click "Hand in Work" at the bottom right corner when you finish. 

Thursday, October 31, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #9 (classwork)

2. Bill of Rights Reflection Questions (classwork, submit in GC)

3.  New Vocab Set:  WESTWARD (words posted in GC/classwork)  Make sure that you add the words Manifest Destiny and Treaty which were left off the original list.  You should have 16 words in this study set.

4.  Study for your Test on 11/6.  Study Materials were posted on Monday.  All materials are in your notebook and in GC!!  Be prepared!!

Science: 

Finish the Nonpoint Pollution: Enviroscape Video assignment in Google Classroom, if you did not finish during class today. 

If your class started the Wizer assignment, it is not homework.

Happy Halloween!  Be safe!

ELA:

1. Prefixes List 2 practice quiz

2. Finish your MTSS assignment by Monday.

3. Prefixes List 2 quiz on Tuesday next week

4. Checkpoint #2 rough draft due Tuesday next week.

Math 8: Be Safe tonight!  Your Mid-Unit quiz is scheduled for  Monday 11/4.  Your Weekly Homework is due Sunday.

Math 1: Be Safe tonight!  Your Test is scheduled for Friday 11/8. Your Unit Review is Due on Thursday 11/7  Your Weekly Homework is due Sunday.

Wednesday, 10/30

 ELA

Today is your final project work day for Checkpoint 2, though the rough draft is not due until next week. When I return tomorrow, we will be reviewing your reading check-in.

I will be reviewing your context clues that you emailed me and reaching out with issues throughout the day. I will also be checking my email as I am able. If you have problems or questions, let me know.

Science

1 - Finish the Build an Aquifer lab if you did not finish at school today. 

2 - Finish the "EdPuzzle: What is Groundwater?" if you did not finish during MTSS today. 

Math 8: Complete Fluency #1-5.  Work on your weekly homework.  Your mid-unit quiz for Variables and Expressions is scheduled for Monday 11/4.

Math 1: Work on your weekly homework.  Your Unit Test is scheduled for Wednesday 11/6.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

 NJHS Members: We will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, October 30) at 7:15 in Mrs. Graham's room.  Bring your ideas about service projects and drives for November and December. 

Science:

1 - Finish the Groundwater Practice diagrams if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - Finish the Groundwater Review Reading and questions.  Be sure to annotate the Review Reading.  Your annotations should include underlining/highlighting and margin notes.  See Google Classroom for examples of good annotations on a different text. 

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #7 (classwork)

2.  I.N. Activities L5, R5 (classwork)

L5 " Principles of the Constitution"

R5 "Bill of Rights"

3. Bill of Rights/Group Work using different "tools" (classwork)

4.  Study for your test (Nov. 6th)

Check out this Periodic Table of the Constitution!! (Thanks Mrs. Miller:))

COOL GRAPHIC

Math 8:  Complete through Fluency on Lesson 3.2 Expressions. Work on your weekly homework.

Math 1:  Complete C5, check your answers, complete the practice quiz.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Wear red tomorrow for Spirit Week!  Woohoo! Let's WIN! 

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #6 (classwork)

2.  "History Alive" Fill in the blank partner activity (classwork)

*whole class review with Venn diagram

3.  Flocabulary: Bill of Rights

(video, vocab game, r&r, quiz)  (homework)

STUDY MATERIALS FOR THE US GOV TEST ON November 6th!

US Gov vocab study set

America Ch.7 Notes

I.N. Activities 1-5 notes

Crash Course US Constitution

Constitution Handout

History Alive Handout

US Government Reference Sheet

Bill of Rights Handouts + Violation or No Violation scenarios

Core Connections

1.  Please make sure you've turned in any final revisions on your Finished Fish

2.  Complete the Videos and PMC Ecology Review

Math 8:  Complete Exercises 1-6 on Lesson 3.1 Operations with Signed Numbers. work on your weekly homework.

Math 1:  Work on your weekly homework.

Friday, October 25, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Gimkit Review US GOV (classwork)

*study your Quizlet study set on a regular basis (2 minutes a night)

2.  Complete the What is Democracy?  lesson from yesterday/group work (classwork)

3.  Begin the History Alive Fill in the Blank assignment with a partner (classwork)

*we will finish this assignment on Monday if time is not allotted today!

**make sure that you are reviewing teacher notes, your I.N. notes and vocab words a few minutes each night to ensure that you are understanding key concepts on this unit!

Core Connections:

1. Please make sure that you have completed your Fish Tales 1, 2, and 3.  

2. Check over the Fashion a Fish rubric.  

3. Make sure your slide is submitted.

4. The Ecology PMC video will be due after class on Monday.  

Thursday, October 24

 Social Studies:

1.  Study your notes and vocab on the US GOV unit (homework)

SELF CHECK:

At this point in Q2 you should have 4 I.N.activities (in order) in your notebook.  The left pages are graphic organizers which must be completed and the right pages are readings which support the content found on the graphic organizers.  Annotation is required of all readings in the Interactive Notebook.

ANNOTATION 101

Underline, circle or highlight main ideas

Make comments

Ask Questions

Paraphrase

Summarize

Science:

1 - Complete pages 6-7 in your Hydrosphere LearnEd notebook if you did not finish during class today.  Match the letters  in the picture with the correct steps.  The chart in the slideshow does not go in the correct order. 

2 - Finish the Water Properties Color By Number assignment if you did not finish during class today. 

3 - Finish the Flocabulary: Water Properties assignment if you did not finish this.  It was due last Friday. Remember to email me if you complete this assignment late. 

Core Connections:

If you have been working e-FISH-ently, then you should have FINnished your Fish Tales Parts 1, 2, & 3.  Please submit your fish slide in the shared slide show.   

ELA

-If you did not finish your MTSS assignment today, finish by Monday.

-Period 4: Finish filling in the definitions for your Prefixes List 2 notes in the flipbook. Use these slides: Prefixes List 2

If you were absent today, remember to check the ELA Absent Work Google Doc (also posted in Jupiter Materials)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Great job on the NC Check Ins this week! Thanks for working hard on these assessments.

Science:

1 - Finish your diagrams of water properties.  Include labels and use color in your diagrams. 

2 - Finish the Flocabulary: Water assignment from Friday, October 18 if you do not have a grade for this in PowerSchool. 

3 - Study your notes on water properties. 

Social Studies:

1.  Review the SHR video "I'm Just a Bill"  (classwork)

2.  Complete the Flocab "A More Perfect Union" assignment (video and vocab by yourself, read and respond and quiz with a partner or group) (classwork)(homework for period 3)

3.  If you have extra time in class today you should review all notes and vocab from the US GOV unit of study!

ELA:

-"Types of Maps" article -- read and answer the questions in Jupiter. As you read, think about which of these types of maps might work for your alien and its planet.

Math 1: Work on your weekly homework (Khan Academy/IXL)

Math 8: Your Unit Review is due tomorrow!  This is your only homework this week.

Tuesday, October 22

 Social Studies:

1.  SHR- The Preamble (classwork)

2.  The Constitution:  handout to be completed in class 

3.  Study notes and vocab on US GOV unit.  Use the new reference sheet given in class today.  Put it in the FILE section of your notebook.

Core Connections:

Make sure you've turned in Fish Tale Pt. 1.  We will continue with Fish Tales #3 and start #2 tomorrow.

Math 1: Work on your weekly homework (Khan Academy/IXL)

Math 8: Your Unit Review is due Thursday!  This is your only homework this week.

Monday, October 21

 DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE WATER DRIVE TOMORROW TO SUPPORT WESTERN NC!

NC Check Ins will be administered this week. Please be on time for school.  Bring your device, charger, and a book to read if you finish testing early. 

Tuesday - ELA Check In

Wednesday - Math 8 Check In

*The Math 1 NC Check In will be administered on November 5, according to the VA Testing Calendar. 

Social Studies:

1.  Crash Course Video and Questions with a partner (classwork and homework if not completed and submitted in class)

ELA:

Period 4: Context Clues Part 2 Edpuzzle. Make sure to fill out your notes sheet while you do the assignment!

Core Connections: 

Today, you should have turned in your interactive notebook with the I-40 graphing activities completed - Specifically, I am checking through the Data Analysis section and your choice of ONE Think about it Challenge Question.

Hopefully, you either have finished or are close to done with the Fish Story Part 1 activities.  You will still have a few minutes during class on Tuesday to wrap these up.

Math 1: Work on your weekly homework (Khan Academy/IXL)

Math 8: Your Unit Review is due Thursday!  This is your only homework this week.

NC Test Directions

Dear Parents and Students:

Please remember that we will be conducting NC Check-ins next week.  

Directions for NC Test App 

Students should bring fully charged devices with the App properly loaded.  Voyager is a BYOD school.  

Thank you for your help. 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Science:

1 - Finish the Energy Conservation assignment if you did not finish in class today after the quiz.

2 - Finish the Flocabulary: Water assignments if you did not finish today in class.  

The school is collecting bottled water for IC Imagine Charter School.  Bring water during morning and afternoon carline on Tuesday, October 22 to support this school!

7th & 8th Grade Dance: Friday, November 8 from 6-8 pm in the middle school gym. 

Spirit Week Information - Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

Thursday, October 17

 REMIND YOUR FAMILY ABOUT THE WATER DRIVE ON 10/22 TO BENEFIT WESTERN NC!!

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #4(classwork)

2.  Seminar Prep:  Ducksters site and Khan Academy/add to index card (classwork)

3.  Flocabulary: The Presidential Election (video, vocab, r&r, quiz) (classwork and homework if not finished)

4.  Review notes on Ch.7 from this week, I.N. notes and US GOV vocab! (homework)

Science:

1 - Study for tomorrow's quiz on energy. Use the Review Material posted in Google Classroom on Monday, Oct. 14. Today's Kahoot game is posted with the review material.

2 - Finish any incomplete work from this week: color-by-number, Carbon journey activity, LearnEd, EdPuzzle, etc. 

ELA

Checkpoint #1 final draft due tomorrow at 8am!

MATH- work on Khan Academy/IXL.  This is due by Sunday.  It is NOT optional. 

8th grade Math-complete the "Fluency" section from today's worksheet.

Core Connections:

Please make sure you've been working through your Energy Pt. 1 spreadsheet.  We'll continue with this tomorrow. 

7th & 8th Grade Dance: Friday, November 8 from 6-8 pm in the middle school gym. 

Spirit Week Information - Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

Wednesday, October 16

PLEASE SHARE THE NEWS ABOUT THE WATER DRIVE ON OCTOBER 22nd TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN NC!  WATER CAN BE DROPPED OFF DURING CARLINE ON THE 22nd!      (MAKE A DIFFERENCE!)

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #3 plus Seminar Prep "What does the President do all day?" (classwork)

2.  America 7.3 "Debating the Constitution"  pp.218-221 (read and review notes in GC) (classwork)

3.  I.N. Activity 3 "Compromise"  (classwork)

4.  Study the new vocab:  US Gov (homework)

Science: 

1 - Finish the Carbon Journey analysis questions if you did not finish in class today. 

2  - Finish the Natural Resources color by number if you did not finish during MTSS today. 

3 - Study for your energy quiz which will be on Friday. Use the review material posted in Google Classroom on Monday. 

ELA:

1. Checkpoint 1 peer review -- finish at home if not finished in class

2. Checkpoint 1 final draft - Friday at 8am

If you were absent, remember to check the ELA Absent Work document (also in Jupiter Materials) to see what you missed in class.

Core Connections:

1. Make sure you've turned in your See Something/Say Something Reflection.  

2. We'll continue working on Energy Pt. 1 maps and graphs tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 15

 Social Studies:

1. Complete warm up#2 and the Make a Difference Day Form (classwork)

2.  Read in the America Text Ch.7 sections 1 and 2 pp.204-209 and pp.212-217 (classwork)

*notes provided in GC for your review

3.  Complete the I.N. Activities L1, R1 and L2,R2(classwork and homework)  Make sure that you are annotating the readings and fillings out all parts of the graphic organizers with notes from the reading!

4.  Review new vocab:  US GOV (homework)

Core Connections:

1st Period - Turn in your Energy Squares.

2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th - Turn in your Energy Squares and Ten Talking Points - submit whatever you've got on the Talking Points.  

ELA:

1 - Study for your suffixes quiz tomorrow. You can study using the practice quiz, Quizlet, and your notes (all in Jupiter)

2- Checkpoint #1 rough draft due tomorrow

Science:
Study for your energy quiz on Friday, October 18. Use the Review Material posted in Google Classroom on Oct. 14.

Math

Work on your weekly homework: Khan Academy and IXL.  It is due Sunday 10/20.

Math 1- prepare for tomorrow's Test

Math 8- complete the homework page from class today.

7th & 8th Grade Dance: Friday, November 8 from 6-8 pm in the middle school gym. 

Spirit Week Information - Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

Monday, October 14, 2024

ELA

1 - Suffixes Practice Quiz due tomorrow (Jupiter)

2 - Checkpoint #1 rough draft - due Wednesday (by beginning of class)

3 - Suffixes quiz - Wednesday. Quizlet set posted in Jupiter.

Science:

1 - Finish the EdPuzzle: Climate Change assignment if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - Complete pages 10-11 in your Energy LearnEd notebook.  See instructions in Google Classroom. 

3 - Energy Quiz on Friday, October 18.  Use the Review Material posted in Google Classroom to prepare. 

Social Studies:

1.  Review the new syllabus

2.  Complete warm up #1

3.  Create a new study set:  US Gov vocab

4.  Read America Ch.7.1 "Governing a New Nation" and take notes as you go!

Core Connections: 

1. Please make sure you've completed the Energy Pie Chart.  We can continue with the Four Squares tomorrow.

7th & 8th Grade Dance: This has been rescheduled for Friday, November 8 from 6-8 pm in the middle school gym. 

Math- work on your weekly homework: Khan Academy and IXL.

Math 1- Your B11 Unit Review is due tomorrow.

Spirit Week Information - Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

Thursday, October 3

 Social Studies:

1.  Final R.W.E.P.P. presentations tomorrow!!  This is the last day of Q1....HOORAY!!

Science:

Finish pages 15-16 in your Energy LearnEd notebook.  Use the slideshow posted in Google Classroom (student login code is posted there also). 

Finish any incomplete work, if this applies to you. 

Wednesday, October 2

🏐 Wear pink tomorrow to support the girls' volleyball team! 🏐

 Social Studies:

1.  Revolutionary War Era People Project is due tomorrow.  Be prepared to present your research to your peers!  

Make sure that you thank Mrs. Graham for planning a great field experience for the team. Way to go Mrs. Graham!!

Science:

1 - Finish the diagrams and summary on the "Nonrenewable Energy Sources" handout you received in class on Tuesday. [Do not do the Renewable Energy Sources side yet.]

2 - Complete the Field Trip Reflection form (posted in MTSS Google Classroom) if you did not complete it when we returned from the field trip.

Core Connections:

Thank you for a good field trip.  We'll continue with our Bear Squares and Bear Adaptations on Thursday.  No homework.

Math 

Math 8: Your unit test is tomorrow.  Come prepared!

Math 1: B7 homework is due tomorrow. The retake is tomorrow at recess.

Tuesday, October 1

 Social Studies:

1.  Take Test 2 (classwork)

2.  Submit your warm up doc from Q1 for a Project grade (classwork)

3.  Complete the Rev. War Era People project (classwork and homework)

4.  Brainstorm ideas for Make a Difference Day 2024

5.  Check out the Vice Presidential Debate TONIGHT!

Core Connections:

We are delaying our Fat Bear Week Citizen Science deadline due to the National Park Service's program delay.  RIP Bear 402.  :(  

Make sure you've completed the 3 research squares you choose in Bear Squares.  We'll complete it (hopefully) Thursday when they're back online again.  

The Fat Bear Week Tech Tuesday will be due on Thursday due the Field Tip.

Science:

- Finish the Nonrenewable Energy Sources diagrams & summary page from class today.  Follow directions on your handout.  This is due Thursday at the beginning of your class period. 

- Field Trip tomorrow!  Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.  Bring your device, lunch, water bottle, and a happy attitude. Your device/charger should be left at school (in your locker or homeroom class) while we are on the field trip. You will need your device when we return to school.  We are going to have a great day together!

Monday, September 30, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  I.N. Check (quiz grade for completion and directions followed)

2.  Project Workday: Revolutionary War Era People Project

3.  Study for your test tomorrow using Study Materials 

JEOPARDY REVIEW

Science:

Finish the BrainPop: Natural Resources assignment if you did not finish in class today after the quiz.

Math:

8th Grade Math: Complete the Unit Review to prepare for this week's test.  Your Unit Test will be on Thursday.  There is no weekly review homework this week.

Math 1: Complete B6 Fluency and Application (#1-4).  The retake is rescheduled for Thursday. There is no weekly review homework this week. 

Español: Estudia para el examen escrito del viernes 4 de octubre. Estudia el contenido de las presentaciones y juegos sobre los verbos. Ademas, estudia los verbos que se le daran en clase  mañana. 

ELA

If your Affixes Pretest (in Jupiter) from the remote day is not done, get it done tonight. Your data will not be accurate if you wait until tomorrow.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Remote Day: Please check Google Classroom for your assignments including your elective classes. 8th graders in PE - your assignment is posted here (see below).

Core Connections:

1. Complete the Bear Adaptations Article and Google Form with questions about the article.  

Science:

Check Google Classroom for detailed instructions on today's assignment. 

1 - Answer the Attendance Question posted in Google Classroom. 

2 - Finish balancing the equations you copied on p.20 of your LearnEd notebook.  See more details in Google Classroom. 

3 - Study for your Chemistry Quiz.  We will take the quiz in class on Monday - be ready! Use the review materials posted in Google Classroom. 

4 - Optional: Use the links posted in Google Classroom to practice balancing equations. 

8th Grade PE students:

Complete the following YouTube Video for PE class.  Email Ms. Liller or Mr. Owen what time you completed it: dliller@voyageracademy.net  or aowen@voyageracademy.net.

Remote Day PE assignment or copy this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GkMHPe_OXw

SPANISH: Tarea evaluada de hoy ha sido posteada en google class. Por favor, enviala en la hora indicada. 

ART: Visual Arts Remote Lesson. Food Landscape Challenge

Students will be able to use food-based objects as a starting point for an artistic landscape design.

Supplies:

student supplied food objects for reference

crayons, markers or pens

blank paper (preferred) or whatever materials you have available

For other inspiration, look at the works of Carl Warner, who builds landscapes from everyday food objects.  To create a similar technique, now watch the video Foodscapes about Carl’s process.  These are great examples!  Regardless of the examples viewed, students will create a simple drawing where they turn their food objects into a new landscape creation through drawing and color. 

https://youtu.be/2P_AAky578o?si=ea_Pkl30HXRi79rX

The goal of this assignment is to turn food objects into the start of a larger compositional drawing. With the objects drawn on the paper, in the proper place for design, if possible, please take a photograph of your completed work and email the design to me. mwinstead@voyageracademt.net  If you are able, you could bring in the completed landscape drawing to the classroom next week to turn in.  

Math:  Both classes have Khan Academy lessons to complete for the hurricane day.  Look in Google Classroom for more information.  You also have your weekly homework to complete if you have not done so already.

The Math 1 Retake will be given next week.

Math 8- work on your unit review over the weekend. 

Thursday, September 26, 2024

 Science:

Study for tomorrow's quiz!  Look at yesterday's blog post for study topics.  Use the review material posted in Google Classroom.

Wednesday, September 25

 Social Studies:

1.  Finish I.N. activities 9 and 10 if you did not finish in class 

2.  Begin the Revolutionary War People Project using the guide in G.C.

3.  Study for Test 2 using Study Materials provided!

**THERE WILL BE A NOTEBOOK CHECK ON MONDAY AND A WARM UP CHECK ON TUESDAY.  MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED!

Field Trip Info:

Please remind your parent to pay for your field trip and sign the permission form.  The permission form is linked here.  Payment is made through the Linq portal system. 

Field Trip Permission Form - Harris Energy Center

Science:

Study for Friday's science quiz.  Review material is provided in Google Classroom.  Topics / Materials to review:

• Elements & Periodic Table Groups
• Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
• Physical & Chemical Properties
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Acids, Bases, & Indicators
• Counting Atoms & Balancing Equations (will be covered this week!)
• Slideshows in Google Classroom from 9/3 through this week
• Pages 13-19 in your binder, and any pages you receive this week
• Quizlet Vocab lists - in Google Classroom with "Review Material"
• Quizizz practice quizzes - in Google Classroom with "Review Material"

Math:

 Your only homework tonight is to come prepared for the checkpoint tomorrow.  Your weekly Khan Academy/IXL is still de Friday.

Math 8-Writing in Scientific Notation and Expanded Notation, Comparing in Scientific Notation, Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation.

Math 1- Writing equations from words, solving equations using a T-chart, naming mathematical properties, Determining the number of solutions. (B1-B5)

Tuesday, September 24

Field Trip Info:

If your name is listed below, we need permission and/or payment for your field trip. Please remind your parent to do this.  The permission form is linked here.  Payment is made through the Linq portal system. 

Field Trip Permission Form - Harris Energy Center

Permission needed from: Naomi, Kamden, Demetrius, Jostin, Phoebe, Max, Jaython, Dakotah, Lisa, Vanessa, Tatianna, Hayden, Kamil, Claire, Keegan, Ryin, Calia, Aliyah, Maya, Mason, Perla, Varrick, Blake, Ethan, Nevaeh, Rida

Payment needed from: Kirstie, Alexis, Cameron, Joseph, Skyler, Demetrius, Jostin, Phoebe, Macksim, Kyle, DeMya, Max, Jaython, Savannah, Riley, Dakotah, Lisa, Syrianna, Tatianna, Hayden, Kamil, Kendall, Claire, Mollie, Keegan, Aceel, Ryin, Calia, Nena, Aliyah, Gavin, Jeanine, Maya, Mason, Perla, Amani, Elizabeth, Blake, Ethan, Sophia, Nevaeh, Rida, Kherri

Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #20 (classwork)

2.  I.N. Activities 7 and 8 (classwork)

3.  Review Study Materials from yesterday's blog post(classwork) STUDY! (homework)

4.  Complete side 1 of the handout given in class "Founding Document: The Declaration of Independence" (homework)

Declaration of Independence

ELA

-Finish today's warm-up

Periods 2, 3, 4, 5: Finish team contract by end of week (if not finished during class)

Science

1 - Finish the Counting Atoms handout if you did not finish in class today.  The compound task cards are posted in Google Classroom. 

2 - Complete Part 1 only of the back side of the Counting Atoms handout (Write the quantity of atoms of each element ...)

3 - Study!  Chemistry Quiz #2 is on Friday, Sept. 27. Use the review material posted in Google Classroom. 

Core Connections:

Please make sure you have turned in the Amoeba Sisters Classification Video and Google Form.  

Tomorrow, we're continuing to work on the Dinosaur Roots: 1. Google Doc Questions with Article, and 2.  Interactive notebook Dino Roots drawing.  We will have a bit of time to do the Tech Tuesday Games Review as well.

Math

8th Grade Math- Complete "Fluency" and "Using Your Math" from class today.  Work on the Khan Academy/IXL due Friday

Math 1-Complete Fluency, Application, and Reasoning for B4. Work on the Khan Academy/IXL due Friday

Monday, September 23, 2024

 Social Studies:

1. Complete warm up #19 (classwork)

2.  Complete your Graffiti Wall for ATSOU #2 "Revolution" (classwork)

**Patriot's Pen Essay Contest Announced

3.  Study for TEST 2 for at least 10 minutes each night this week!

STUDY MATERIALS FOR TEST 2 (Tuesday, October 1)

Colonization vocab

America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit G.O.

Videos: No More Kings, Shot Heard Round the World, Too Late to Apologize, ATSOU #1 Rebels, ATSOU #2 Revolution

NC Textbook 4.1 Notes and 4.2 G.O. "Peopling the Backcountry"

Regulator Movement PPT

Mecklenburg Resolves and the Declaration of Independence

I.N. Activities 7-11

Core Connections:

Please make sure that you've turned in the following:

1. Pandora's Box - cube and GC activity

2. Periodic Table Reflection

3.  Amoeba Sisters classification video and Google Form

During class on Tuesday, we'll continue working on the Dinosaur Roots activities in the Interactive Notebook

Science:

1 - FINISH the review handout from last Thursday if you did not finish it over the weekend.

2 - Study for Chemistry Quiz #2 which will be Friday, September 27.  Topics / Materials to review:

• Elements & Periodic Table Groups
• Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
• Physical & Chemical Properties
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Acids, Bases, & Indicators
• Counting Atoms & Balancing Equations (will be covered this week!)
• Slideshows in Google Classroom from 9/3 through this week
• Pages 13-19 in your binder, and any pages you receive this week

3 - Turn in your periodic table project if you still need to do this!  This is a major grade for 1st quarter.

Math

8th Grade Math-work on the Khan Academy and IXL due Friday.

Math 1- complete the problems from class today.  The coloring sheet is and OPTIONAL CHALLENGE.  Work on the Khan Academy and IXL kdue Friday.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Core Connections:

Today we worked on the Pandora's box activity.  Don't panic if you're not done.  Instead, enjoy your three-day weekend.  I will allocate some time on Monday to complete the activity.

Science:

Finish the Acids/Bases review handout if you did not finish in class today.  Complete both sides. Follow directions shown in class. 

If you did not turn in your periodic table project, finish it over the weekend and remember to bring it to school. 

Math

Math 8: Finish the weekly homework due tomorrow 9/20.  You do not need to finish the Khan Academy that I posted yesterday 9/18.

Math 1: Complete B3 through Fluency and the weekly Khan Academy/IXL. 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Core Connections:

Please make sure you turn in the following today:

1.  Periodic Table Reflection: Google Form

2. Update your Digital Portfolio to include an 8th grade projects page with a blurb about your Periodic Table Project.

3.  You'll need your Interactive Notebooks for Thursday.

Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #17 (classwork)

2.  Complete the group assignment "Mecklenburg Resolves" and submit in GC (classwork)

3.  Review the G.O. "America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit" and Colonization vocab (homework)

Gimkit Review

Science:

1 - Finish the pH & Indicators Lab if I did not get yours in class today.  If you did not test all of the chemicals, answer the questions based on the ones you were able to test.

2 - Finish the "Changes in Everyday Life" assignment if you did not finish during MTSS today. 

3 - If I did not receive your periodic table project, you need to finish this project.  Let me know if you have questions or need help. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #16 (classwork)

2.  Sign the Graffiti wall celebrating Constitution Day. Try the quiz for fun! (classwork)

3.  Begin the Mecklenburg Resolves lesson with your group (classwork)

Celebrate Constitution Day 2024 by sharing what you learned today with a family member!

ELA:

Periods 1, 4:

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz #2' (Thursday, MTSS)

• Retake requirements:
• Error Remediation - by 11:59pm tonight
• Classwork packet #2 -- every question with evidence
• Both homework assignments for this section (12-24, 24-48)

Period 2:

-pgs 48-63 questions - in Jupiter

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz #1' (Thursday, MTSS)

• Retake requirements:
• Error Remediation - already due
• Classwork packet #2 -- every question with evidence
• Both homework assignments for this section (5-12, 12-24)

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz #2' (Thursday, MTSS)

• Retake requirements:
• Error Remediation - by 11:59pm tonight
• Classwork packet #2 -- every question with evidence
• Both homework assignments for this section (12-24, 24-48

Math

8th Grade: Work on your weekly homework (Khan Academy AND IXL).  It is due Friday.

Math1:  2nd period: Complete B1 from today's class.   4th period: complete B1 through exercise 4

Both classes: Sign up for the retake if you plan to complete it next week.  Work on your weekly homework (Khan Academy AND IXL).  It is due Friday.

Science:

Your periodic table project is due tomorrow by the end of the day.  Yay! You're almost finished! I look forward to seeing your beautiful and amazing projects. 

Core Connections:

Please remember to bring your posters home if you need to work on them. We will be moving forward to another topic tomorrow (we're not working on posters in CC class).

 

Monday, September 16, 2024

The STAR assessment will be given on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  Please be on time for school. Bring your fully-charged device and charger to school with you.  

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #15 (classwork)

2.  The NC Regulator Movement Part 2 (directions in GC) (classwork then submit group doc in GC!)

3.  Review the events and laws on the "America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit" G.O. (homework)

4.  Review the Colonization vocab (homework)

ELA

Periods 1, 4:

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz #2 on Thursday, MTSS

• Retake requirements:
• Error Remediation completed by Tuesday 11:59pm
• Both homeworks to prepare for this quiz are complete (pages 24-36 and pages 36-48)
• Show me Classwork Packet #2 completed, EVERY ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE.

-pages 49-63 questions (in Jupiter)

Period 2:

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz #1 on Thursday, MTSS

• Retake requirements:
• Error Remediation completed by today, beginning of class
• Homework assignment to prepare for this quiz is complete (pages 24-48)
• Show me Classwork Packet #2 completed, EVERY ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE.

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz #2 on Thursday, MTSS

• Retake requirements:
• Error Remediation completed by Tuesday 11:59pm
• Both homeworks to prepare for this quiz are complete (pages 24-36 and pages 36-48)
• Show me Classwork Packet #2 completed, EVERY ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE.

Math

 Work on your weekly homework (Khan Academy/IXL).  It is due Friday 9/20.

Science:

The periodic table project is due Wednesday, September 18 by the end of the school day. Follow directions and do your best work.  Neatness counts. 

Español

- Recuerda estudiar para el examen del jueves. Los temas estan en google class.

- No olivides trabajar en tus tareas en Padlet todos los dias (de lunes a jueves) 

- Tu libro debe estar terminado el miercoles. Por favor, recuerda traerlo a la clase para seguir trabajandolo. 

Core Connections:

Today was a project work day for the Periodic Table. We will have time to work in class on Tuesday, but not during class on Wednesday.

Friday, September 13th, 2024

 ELA:

Monday is Library Day! Make sure you bring any books you borrowed, even if you aren't finished yet.

Periods 1, 4: 

-pages 49-63 questions in Jupiter - due Tuesday

Period 2:

-Optional retake on your first reading quiz on Thursday next week

• Retake requirements:
• Make sure both homeworks to prepare for the reading quiz (pages 5-12 and pages 12-24) are completed
• Error Remediation completed by MONDAY, BEGINNING OF CLASS.
• Classwork Packet #1 completed, and every answer has evidence

Science:

• Finish the Physical & Chemical Changes lab if you did not finish in class / MTSS today. 
• Please ask your parent to complete the field trip permission form which was sent this morning via email and School Status Connect. Parents also need to pay for the trip through the Linq pay system.
• The Periodic Table Project is due Wednesday, September 18 by the end of the day. Follow directions carefully and do your best work. Neatness counts!

Core Connections:

Today was a Periodic Table Project Workday.  If you feel the need to work on your poster over the weekend, please remember to bring it in for Monday's workday.  Also, if you borrowed a poster board from me, please remember to replace it ASAP. 

Math

The weekly homework has been posted to Google Classroom and Khan Academy.   The weekly homework is due Friday 9/20. There is no homework due Monday.

Thursday, September 12th, 20204

 ELA:

Periods 1, 4:

-Optional retake for reading quiz #1 during MTSS tomorrow

• Retake requirements:
• Both homeworks to prepare for Reading Quiz #1 complete
• Classwork Packet #1 complete (with evidence!)
• Error Remediation – must already submitted

Period 2:

-Reading Quiz tomorrow (pages 24-48)

-Optional retake for reading quiz #1 during MTSS next Thursday (1 week from today)

• Retake requirements:
• Both homeworks to prepare for Reading Quiz #1 complete ("pgs 5-12" and "pgs 12-24" in Jupiter)
• Classwork Packet #1 complete (with evidence for every question)
• Error Remediation - available in Jupiter - MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE START OF CLASS ON MONDAY.

Periods 3, 5:

-Final drafts for "This I Believe" due tomorrow

-If not finished in class: finish reading and annotation the "9/11 Disease" article

• Annotation guidelines:
• Circle unknown words
• Mark and label connected ideas. For example:
• Examples
• Cause-and-effect
• Expert/witness statements
• etc.

Social Studies:

1.  Warm up:  Watch the 2 linked videos and write a 1-2 paragraph reflection (classwork)

2.  NC Text Ch. 4.2 Group Assignment (classwork)

3.  Complete page 2 of the G.O. (America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit) (homework)

Science:

The Periodic Table Project is due on Wednesday, September 18.  Follow directions carefully and use the rubric to check yourself. Do your best work ~ neatness counts!

Core Connections:

1. We are continuing to work on the Periodic Table projects.  

2.  Please bring in your poster boards.

Math 

8th Grade: Khan Academy and IXL are due tomorrow.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Math 1: Your test is tomorrow! I posted the Gimkit and study guide key to Google Classroom.

Khan Academy and IXL are due tomorrow!  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Debate take-aways discussion (classwork)

2.  Review of the 5 Themes of Geography:  Unpacking Seattle, Washington (classwork)

3.  NC TEXT Reading and notes 4.1 (classwork)

4.  Complete pg. 1 side 2 of the Graphic Organizer "America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit"

Science:
1 - Finish the Physical or Chemical Change lab if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - Complete the Physical & Chemical Changes Review assignment in Google Classroom if you did not finish during MTSS today. Remember to take screenshots of your scores and copy / paste these into your assignment document. 

Core Connections:

1.  Please make sure you've completed and turned in the September 11th journal in GC.

2. We will continue working on the Periodic Table Project.

ELA:

Periods 1, 4:

--pages 36-48 questions (in Jupiter)

-Reading Quiz #2: tomorrow

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz 1: Friday MTSS

• Retake requirements:
• Both homeworks to prepare for Reading Quiz #1 complete
• Classwork Packet #1 complete (with evidence!)
• Error Remediation – due tonight by 11:59pm

Period 2:

--pages 24-48 questions (in Jupiter)

-Reading quiz #2 (Friday)

Periods 3, 5:

"This I Believe" final drafts due before electives on Friday

Math 

8th Grade: Your Roots Checkpoint is tomorrow!  You need to know how to calculate and compare Square and Cube roots. 

Khan Academy and IXL are due Friday.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Math 1: Finish lesson A12: Algebraic Puzzles. Your Study Guide is also due tomorrow. Your test is on Friday and will cover mathematical properties, algebraic manipulation, and rules of exponents. 

Khan Academy and IXL are due Friday.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

 Social Studies:

1. Complete the Symbol activity for ATSOU Episode 1 (classwork)

2.  Complete side one of page one "America's Growing Revolutionary Spirit" (classwork and homework)

3.  Add the term sectionalism to your Colonization Study Set! (homework)

Science:

Finish both EdPuzzle assignments posted in Google Classroom (Properties of Matter and Physical vs Chemical Changes).

Math 

8th Grade: Khan Academy and IXL are due Friday.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Math 1: Finish lesson A11: Translating English to Algebra. Your Study Guide should be done by Thursday.  Khan Academy and IXL are due Friday.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

ELA:

Periods 1, 4:

-pages 24-36 questions (in Jupiter)

-Reading Quiz #2: Thursday

-Optional retake for Reading Quiz 1: Friday MTSS

• Retake requirements:
• Both homeworks to prepare for Reading Quiz #1 complete
• Classwork Packet #1 complete (with evidence!)
• Error Remediation – due Wednesday by 11:59pm

Period 2

-Reading Quiz #2 - Thursday

Periods 3, 5:

-Finish peer review (if not done in class)

-Final drafts due Friday

Core Connections:

Today was a project work day for the Periodic Table.  Our goal is to have a completed draft by Wednesday at the end of class.  Please bring a poster board.  

Monday, September 9, 2024

 Science:

1 - Finish p. 16 in your Matter LearnEd booklet.

2 - Finish the Physical & Chemical Changes Mystery Picture in Google Classroom.

3 - Lab tomorrow!  Please bring a hair tie if you have long hair. 

Core Connections:

1. Please turn in the Perioic Table Check-in #2, a Google Document.

Math 

8th Grade: Khan Academy and IXL are due Friday.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Math 1: Finish lesson A10: Translating English to Algebra. Your Study Guide should be done by Thursday.  Khan Academy and IXL are due Friday.  You need at least a 90 on the IXL.

Friday, September 6th, 2024

 ELA:

Period 2:

-pages 12-24 questions (in Jupiter)

-reading quiz Monday

Periods 3,5:

-This I Believe rough draft - due Tuesday

Science:

Finish the Wizer: Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids assignment if you did not finish at school today.

Be sure you completed and finished your Warm Ups for this week. Submit in Google Classroom.

Math: 

Your weekly homework has been posted in Google Classroom and is due next Friday 9/13.  You have Khan Academy and IXL.  You need at least a 90 on IXL.

Important!

8th Graders:

Please follow the computer check out procedure.  Three of the 8th grade laptops were not returned this afternoon.  If you have one of them, please email me to let me know.  

As you know, Voyager has a Bring Your Own Device policy.  Taking home a school computer is not permitted.   

Thank you,

Ms. Sauer

Thursday, September 5th, 2024

 ELA:

Periods 1,4:

-pages 12-24 questions in Jupiter

-First 2 questions for pages 12-24 in the Classwork Packet.

-reading quiz tomorrow

Period 2:

Your reading quiz is postponed to Monday. We will finish reading the section tomorrow.

EVERYONE:

If your IXL is not finished from MTSS today, it is due on Monday.

Science:

1 - Finish "A Strong Breakfast" if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - Complete page 14 in your Matter LearnEd notebook. Use the slides posted in Google Classroom. 

Social Studies:

1. Complete warm up #13(classwork)

2.  Finish I.N. Activity 6(classwork)

3.  Play Jeopardy Review (classwork and homework)

TEST REVIEW

Core Connections:

Please turn in today's Google Form: Periodic Table Check In #1.   

Please submit whatever you've completed in Sorting Skills.  It's OK if you're not completely finished. I want to see what you've understood so far.

It'd be a good weekend to look for poster board (Hint). 

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

 ELA:

Periods 1, 2:

-Fill out as much of the character tracker as possible. You should have NO MORE than 2 "Description" boxes blank.

-Reading quiz on Friday

Social Studies:

1.  Finish warm up #12 (classwork)

2.  Complete the I.N. activities #4 and #5 (classwork)

3.  Review the slideshow "Colonial Tour" and answer questions 1 and 2 on side 39 and questions 5 and 6 on slide 40 (classwork and homework)

4.  Study for Friday's test using Study Materials!

Core Connections:

We will continue with Sorting Skills on Thursday. There is no homework today.

Science:

Finish your MTSS assignment if you did not finish at school today.