Monday, April 6, 2020

Science:
1-Watch Video Instructions in GC.
2-Do the "Solve the Outbreak" game on CDC. 
3-Deliverable: Answer the 3 questions about "Solve the Outbreak" game on the assignment in GC. Submit in GC.
4-Check GC and your email later today for links to join virtual classes tomorrow (Tuesday). 

8th Grade Online Class Schedule - Check instructions from individual teachers for how to join online classes.

Core Connections:
On Monday and Tuesday you will work on your Nonfiction Writing.
Click here for the rubric you were given 6 weeks ago.
This is a project for you to learn about any topic you choose.  Have fun, use your own words, edit, and try your best.

Math: Online Graph Paper
1st & 4th - copy p116 notes, choice of matching or dominoes activity in google classroom; Video Calls at 11am or 1:30pm
2nd, 3rd, & 5th - copy p87 & p88 notes, matching activity in google classroom; Video Calls at 11:30am & 2pm

ELA:
1. Make graphic for L&G Root: aud.
2. Book Club Book Analysis--Structure.
3. Finish IXL language arts diagnostic if you haven't already.
4. If you did the Book Club Scavenger Hunt (bongo) sheet, scan it (preferably) or take a photo and email it to me. 
5. This week's Zoom classes are today, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00am. ZOOM CLASS TUESDAY IS CANCELLED.

Social Studies:
Watch the linked video about the Wilmington Race Riots of 1898.  Write down 5 questions, make 5 statements and share what you have learned with one family member.

Nonfiction Writing

On Monday and Tuesday you will work on your Nonfiction Writing.

Here is the rubric for the project you were given 6 weeks ago.

Nonfiction Rubric

You must use at least 1000 “good” words.                      _____( 100 pts)

You must have learned at least 10 facts.                     _____( 100 pts)

Grammar, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.                   ____ (20 pts)

You must have at least 5 subheadings                    ____(100 pts)

You must have at least 5 images                        ____(100 pts)

You must have at least 3 citations.                        ____(30 pts)

You must either write it in book format, essay format, or powerpoint format.  _____ (50 pts)

Due April 23 on time                            ______ (50 pts)                                       

This is a project for you to learn about any topic you choose.  Have fun, use your own words, edit, and try your best.

Wednesday (4/8) Zoom Times

During our Zooms this week, we are going to discuss our open ended questions we will ask the person we are interviewing about our future job.

Zoom Times:

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

10 Open Ended Questions Due Wednesday (4/8) by 4:00 pm

You need to submit the 10 Open Ended Questions you are going to ask the professional you are going to interview.  You don't not need the questions answered yet.  Here is an example of some questions you can ask.


Sample questions you can use.

Friday, April 4, 2020

Science:
1 - Check your work from yesterday (Fungi Review Questions). See instructions in GC.
2 - Watch the Lytic vs Lysogenic / Video Instructions posted in GC today.
3 - Do the Concepts Review Game in Stemscopes.  Submit your best score to me on the doc in GC.
4 - Take the Quizizz practice quiz for Fungi.  Code is in GC. Submit your best score to me on the doc in GC. 

ELA:
1. Meet with your book clubs to discuss the end of the book today.
2. Make graphic for L&G Root: bell.
3. Finish your IXL language arts diagnostic if you haven't already.
4. If you did the Book Club Scavenger Hunt (bongo) sheet, scan it (preferably) or take a photo and email it to me.
5. Next week's Zoom classes are Monday through Thursday at 10:00am.

Spanish: Check Google Classroom 
-Essay due Sunday at 11:59 pm
-Zoom Office Hours today at 11:30 am

Math:
1st & 4th: slideshow of 2 word problems
2nd, 3rd & 5th: 8th grade IXL R4 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85) 
Be careful with minutes. Minutes within the topic can be deceiving and higher than you expect. Check minutes like you would check weekly minutes and look at a specific topic.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Science:
1 - Watch the Video Instructions in GC.
2 - Read Section 11.5 and use it to complete the Fungi Review Questions (in GC).
3 - Optional BONUS Activity: Do the "Spreading Spores" activity on p.482.  See your assignment for ideas of substitutions if you don't have all the materials.  Have fun, and let me know how it works if you do this! :) 

Math:
1st & 4th  More Substitution word problems in google classroom
2nd, 3rd & 5th: Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems in google classroom

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Science: 
1- Complete the Online Learning Survey (link in Google Classroom).
2- Complete the Fungi Video Lesson assignment.  Links to videos and student assignment are in Google Classroom. 

Math:
1st & 4th - IXL U9 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85)
2nd, 3rd & 5th - Alg IXL F16 (25 minutes or smartscore of 85)

Thank you to all who attended a video call.  I enjoyed doing math with you! 

Spanish: Check Google Classroom (continue working on essay draft + Señor Wooly Nugget 6)