Thursday October 2nd

7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today continued to learn about using the scientific method to answer a question. After discussing the steps of the scientific method, and why scientists use it, we watched a 20 minute episode of myth busters to illustrate how they use it to answer their questions on the show.
Homework: none
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7th Grade Math:
Today in math 7th graders were introduced to our Carnival Unit. Students will be working in teams to research, design, and construct new "games/booths" for the Douglas Community Ghost Walk on Friday October 31st. Students will be constructing carnival games for young children and will apply mathematics to determine the probably of success when playing their game, the size (area) of the booth and game, the cost of constructing the game (based upon surface area and unit costs of components), and the cost of the prizes that will be awarded to participants. We will focus on this project during classes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week until Friday, October 31st. On this date the work will be transferred to Jumbo Gym where the event is held each year.
Homework: Review #6 is due Friday

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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders were introduced to our Carnival Unit. Students will be working in teams to research, design, and construct new "games/booths" for the Douglas Community Ghost Walk on Friday October 31st. Groups will work together to construct carnival games for young children and will apply mathematics to determine the probably of success when playing their game, the size (area) of the booth and game, the cost of constructing the game (based upon surface area and unit costs of components), and the cost of the prizes that will be awarded to participants. We will focus on this project during classes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week until Friday, October 31st. On this date the work will be transferred to Jumbo Gym where the event is held each year.
Homework: Review #6 is due Friday