Friday, August 30, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Gimkit Vocab Review (Colonization)

2.  Jamestown Primary Source Reading/Annotation and Coding (classwork)

3.  NC Geography Mapping (classwork)

4.  Test 1 Next Friday

Study Materials for next week's assessment:

NC Geographic Regions Map

US Geographic Regions Map

5 Themes of Geography

What is History?

Vocabulary:  Anchor Words and Colonization words

Culture:  Native American vs. European culture readings/questions

Lost Colony (NC 2.4, Slideshow, Video)

Jamestown Primary Source + Flocabulary and America 3.1 notes)

NC Ch.3-Map and fill in the blank

13 Original Colonies

Core Connections:

There is no homework from Core Connections, but please make sure that you've turned in this week's assignments from earlier in the week:

1. Chemicals in Cosmetics Part 1

2. Chemicals in Cosmetics - Madame C.J. Walker

3. Lab Safety

Thursday, August 29, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Review answers to Lost Colony questions (classwork)

2.  Read in the America text Ch.3.1 "The First English Settlements"  (classwork) and review the notes in GC

3.  Complete the Jamestown Flocab assignment

4.  Review new vocab: Colonization

ELA

Period 1: Parts 1 and 2 of media exploration

Period 2:

----Finish stations work (all materials available in Jupiter)

----Exit ticket (on the back of your warmup from yesterday)

Periods 3, 5: RECOMMENDED: finish "Essay Planner" by tomorrow

Period 4:

----Parts 1 and 2 of media exploration (due tomorrow)

----Finish stations work (due Tuesday)

Core Connections:

1. There are no homework assignments tonight.  We will continue with Chemistry activities in GC tomorrow.   

2. Please keep in mind your LAB SAFETY procedures.  I'd like to be able to begin an inquiry on Friday/Tuesday.

Science:

Study for tomorrow's science quiz. Use the review material posted in Google Classroom. Review your notes and the slideshows posted in Google Classroom.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

 Science:

1 -  Finish color-coding your periodic table (part A and B) if you did not finish in class today. 

2 - 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Period: Complete pages 8-9 in your Matter LearnEd notebook.  2nd Period: Complete pages 6-7 in your Matter LearnEd notebook.

3 - Quiz Friday - study! Use the review material posted in Google Classroom. 

Social Studies:

1.  Complete Quizlet flashcards for the new unit Vocabulary: Colonization

2.  Complete the Lost Colony group assignment

3.  Study the Colonization vocabulary using the Quizlet study set

ELA:

Period 1:

-Finish any unfinished stations work (posted in Jupiter)

-Vocab activity 3 (in Jupiter)

-Vocab quiz tomorrow

Periods 2, 4:

-Vocab activity 3 (in Jupiter)

-Vocab quiz tomorrow

Periods 3, 5:

"Homework - Sample Essays" assignment, posted in Jupiter

Core Connections:

1. We will wrap up Madame C.J. Walker tomorrow.

2.  A heads up, it's a good weekend to pick up a poster board for an upcoming Science Project.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Remember to give your parents your golden ticket / fundraiser information today. Woohoo! Earn those prizes and support your school. 

Science:

1. Complete the BrainPop: Periodic Table assignments in Google Classroom.  The quiz part will count as a classwork grade, but only if you complete all portion of the assignment in BrainPop.

2. Use the Review Material posted in Google Classroom to prepare for your quiz on Friday. 

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have reviewed the Annotation Handout then File it in the FILE section of your SS binder.

2.  Read and annotate, one paragraph at a time, the European World reading.  After reading and annotating, answer the 6 comprehension questions.

ELA:

Periods 1, 2, 4: 

    -Vocabulary activity #2 (in Jupiter)

    -Vocabulary quiz on Thursday

Period 3:

    Finish "Values Sheet" from your brainstorming packet

Core Connections:  

There is no homework this evening. We'll continue with Madame C.J. Walker tomorrow.

Math 8

Complete AT LEAST 2 of the assigned IXL lessons in google classroom.  The minimum score required for each is a Smart Score of 90.  All 3 of the assignments must be completed by Friday morning. Your Checkpoint on the rule so Exponents will be on Friday 8/30.

Math 1

Complete AT LEAST 3 of the assigned IXL lessons in google classroom.  The minimum score required for each is a Smart Score of 90.  All 4 of the assignments must be completed by Friday morning. Your Checkpoint on the rule so Exponents and Mathematical properties will be on Friday 8/30.

Monday, August 26th, 2024

 ELA:

Periods 1, 2, 4: Vocabulary Activity #1 (linked in Jupiter)

Periods 3, 5: "Win by Losing" assignment (in Jupiter)

Remember: if you are absent you should check the "Absent Work document" in Jupiter Materials for any classwork you miss.

Core Connections:

1. Please make sure you've submitted the Chemicals in Cosmetics Part 1.

2.  We will work on the CJ Walker materials tomorrow during class.

Español I 

- Recuerda: Padlet es una tarea de todos los dias, de lunes a jueves. 

- Estudia para la evaluacion escrita del dia jueves 28 de agosto. Temas: ASrticulos definidos e indefinidos (estudia las presentaciones). Ademas, estudia la lectura "Partes del cuerpo." 

Friday, August 23, 2024

 Science:

Finish the Atoms Review activity from class today if you did not finish at school (in class and MTSS).

Complete any missing work, if this applies to you. Check PowerSchool to be sure you do not have any 0s.

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

 ELA:

Finish your "In-a-Word" final draft, and prepare to present tomorrow.

Science:

1 - Finish the Atoms Family Math handout if you did not finish during class today. 

2 - Complete pages 6-7 in your Matter LearnEd notebook. Follow directions in Google Classroom. 

3 - Finish the Models of Atoms diagrams if you did not finish this.  This was due today.

Core Connections:

1. Turn in your Google Form: Wrap Up of Digital Citizenship.

2.  Submit the link for your Digital Porfolio in the spreadsheet.

3.  Please bring your composition notebook to begin our Digital Notebooks on Friday. 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Warm up #8 (classwork)

2.  I.N. Activity #3 (classwork)

3.  What is an American?  questions 3 and 4 (classwork)

4.  Review Anchor words (homework):

https://www.gimkit.com/view/66c5e6c245313d1f2125dacf

ELA:

Finish your "In-a-Word" rough draft.

Science:

1 - Finish the Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures color-by-number if you did not finish during MTSS today. 

2 - Complete your diagrams of atoms on the Models of Atoms handout from class today. Use your periodic table to determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons each atom has. An example is provided in today's slideshow (in GC); look at Slide 46 for an example of a helium atom drawing.

3 - If you did not finish the ChemThink tutorial from yesterday, please finish it and submit in Google Classroom. 

Core Connections:

1.  Please make sure your Two Truths and a Lie is submitted.

2.  Work on your Digital Portfolio - it is due Thursday after class.

3. Work on the Google Form: Wrap Up for Digital Footprint - it is due Thursday after class.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #7 (classwork)

2.  Submit and share your slideshow presentation on the 5 Themes of Geography (classwork)

3.  Complete the I.N. activity #2 (classwork and homework if not finished in class)

4.  Study the SS Anchor Vocabulary (homework)

Science:

1 - Finish the ChemThink Tutorial assignment in Google Classroom (GC) if you did not finish at school today.  Be sure you complete both parts - Part 1 and Part 2.  Follow directions on the assignment document in GC. 

2 - You will need colored pencils in class tomorrow for an assignment.  Please be sure you have some to use. Let me know if you need help getting this essential school supply.

Core Connections:

1.  Please make sure you've submitted Applying Fact Checkers.  

We'll wrap up the Jams and Venn Diagrams tomorrow. 

Math 8:

Work on your spiral review.  The answer key from today is posted in Google Classroom.

Math 1: 

Complete todays packet through "Application."  You do not have to do "Reasoning."  You should also continue working on your spiral.

ELA:

Choose your word for the In-a-Word assignment (the word choice form and directions are in Jupiter)

Middle School Cheerleading Tryout Information

There will be an interest meeting for any 6th, 7th, 8th grade girl interested in trying out on Tuesday, August 27th at lunchtime in Mrs. Copley's classroom. Current fall athletes are welcome to attend.

TRYOUTS

When: Wednesday September 4th and Thursday the 5th from 3:45-5:30 pm.

Who: 6th, 7th and 8th grade students

ALL paperwork must be completed and cleared by the athletic director in the system in order to tryout, no exceptions.

*Current fall athletes are welcome to tryout and will have their tryout at lunchtime both days if they cannot make at least one of the afternoon tryout times.

Please reach out to Mrs. Copley (lcopley@voyageracademy.net) with any questions.

Monday, August 19, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #6 (classwork)

2.  Answer questions 1 and 2 on the "What is an American?" handout (classwork)

3.  Finish the SS Anchor Vocab assignment from Friday (classwork)

4.  Make sure that you complete your 5 Themes of Geography slideshow.  It is due tomorrow (homework)

ELA

Get your library form signed.

Science:

Finish the Classifying Matter review assignment in Google Classroom.  Complete each practice link.  Screenshot your score and copy/paste it into the assignment document.  If you miss more than 5, please redo that practice link until you improve your score. 

Math 8

The Q1W2 Spiral review is due Friday 8/23.

Math 1 

The Q1W2 Spiral review is due Friday 8/23. You also need to complete the homework sheet called "Variables and Expressions Homework" from  class today.  This is due tomorrow.

Core Connections:

1.  Please make sure you've turned in your Two Truths and a Lie slide.  

2.  You can continue to work on the Applying Fact Checkers activity during Tuesday's Class.  

Friday, August 16, 2024

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have completed warm up #5 (classwork)

2.  Make sure that you have completed at least side one of the SS Anchor Words activity (classwork)

3.  Make sure that you continue to work on your 5 Themes of Geography mini project.  It is due on Tuesday, August 20!  

*I do not assign homework over the weekend or breaks. The only way that you have weekend homework is if you do not complete your work M-F.  Have a great weekend!

Core Connections:

1.  Make sure you've turned in your Digital Footprint Art before you leave today.

2.  Hopefully you have completed or nearly completed the Whole Truth activity.  Please submit what you've gotten done so far.

3.  You can work on the Two Truths and a Lie slides on Monday during class.   

No homework from CC.  Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Complete warm up #4

2.  Make sure that you have completed the Flocabulary assignment 5 Themes of Geography

3.  Review the slideshow "Unpacking Travel:  Discovering the 5 Themes of Geography"

4.  Begin your mini project slideshow on a US City and State!

Science:

1 -  Finish labeling the dot diagrams on the back of page 3, if you did not finish in class today.  (It's the part beside the "Show What You Know" section on the handout with your Element, Compound, & Mixtures notes.)

2 - Please bring your colored pencils to class tomorrow.

 ELA:

1) Finish HyperDoc #1 (posted in Jupiter) if not finished in class.

2) Have an adult at home complete the Introversion Survey.

Core Connections:

1.  Please turn in your Digital Footprint Art.

2.  We'll continue the  Whole Truth - Think Pair Share Activities tomorrow.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have completed warm up #3.

2.  Study the 5 Themes of Geography using your definitions from class today and flash cards.

3.  Complete the Flocabulary Assignment in GC: The 5 Themes of Geography

*Watch the video, play the vocab game (practice), answer the Read and Respond questions (practice), and take the Quiz (Quiz grade with no re-takes.  All Flocabulary assignments are open note and you can work with a partner to complete them.

Core Connections:

1.  Turn in your completed "I is for Integrity" handout.

2.  You'll get some time to work on your Digital Footprint Art tomorrow.

Science:

1 - Finish the Lab Safety color-by-number assignment if you did not finish during MTSS today. 

2 - Complete the Lab Safety contract in Google Classroom if you did not submit it yesterday.

3 - Bring your colored pencils to class tomorrow. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

 Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you use the key provided to check your work on I.N. Activity 1: US Geography.

KEY

2.  Make sure that you have completed warm ups 1 and 2.

3.  Make sure that you have written your letter of introduction using the talking points that were required.

Science:

1 - Complete the Lab Safety contract. This is posted in Google Classroom. 

2 - Review the Lab Safety rules we discussed and used in class today. 

3 - Be sure you have completed Warm Up #1 and Warm Up #2 from class this week. Use the slideshows posted in Google Classroom if you missed the Warm Ups on Monday or Tuesday. 

ELA

Have a parent log in to Jupiter Ed. If your parent does not receive the email to log in, send me their email address and/or send me an email asking for a printed login code.

Core Connections:

Please make sure that you have turned in the the Syllabus Shuffle Slideshow with your completed information.

Also, turn in the Google Form with the assignment Intro to Your Digital Footprint.  

Monday, August 12, 2024

Science:

1 - Finish and submit the Introduce Yourself assignment (if you haven't already).

2 - Finish Station 8, "Sketch a Scientist," from class today, if you didn't finish.  (Draw a picture of what you think a scientist looks like.)

3 - Complete today's Warm Up if you missed class today.  You can find this in today's slideshow posted in Google Classroom.

4 - Bring your science binder, dividers, and page protectors to class tomorrow. We will use these in class tomorrow and organize your science binder.

ELA:

1) Read through the syllabus and grading policy sheet with an adult

2) Get your Syllabus Acknowledgement slip signed.

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have created your SS notebook and joined Google Classroom.  

2.  Make sure that you have reviewed the Requirements and Expectations and the Syllabus for Q1.

3.  Make sure that you have set up your template for the 1st Interactive Notebook Assignment.

4.  Make sure that you have created a new Google Doc labeled:  Social Studies Warm-ups Quarter 1

5.  Make sure that you have completed warm up #1.

Core Connections:

Please make sure you've turned in the Google Reflection Form.

We will continue with the Syllabus Shuffle Slideshow tomorrow.

Friday, August 9, 2024

Welcome to 8th grade!  We are looking forward to a fantastic year. Here is the 8th grade supply list for reference. Please make every effort to have your supplies as soon as possible.  Poster board can be kept at home until it is needed at school for projects. 

ELA:

Finish the Student Survey from class.

Science:

1 - Read your science syllabus.  You have a digital copy (in Google Classroom) and a paper copy from class today. 

2 - Finish the Introduce Yourself assignment in Google Classroom.  

Social Studies:

1.  Make sure that you have reviewed the two docs and slideshow in Google Classroom before Monday. (Requirements and Expectations, Syllabus Q1, Daily Routine)

2.  Make sure that you have created a S.S. binder or section in a binder using the Tabs NOW, FILE, INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK or I.N.

*you should have plenty of paper in the NOW and I.N. sections!

Core Connections:

There is no homework for CC.  We will sign into our Google Classrooms and get into the Syllabus on Monday.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Thank you for coming to our 8th Grade Meet and Greet.  We're looking foward to the first day of school.  

-Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Sykes, Mrs. Harris, Ms. Coursey, and Ms. Sauer