Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Tuesday March 17th

7th & 8th Grade General Science: Today Ms. Smith's homeroom completed a two hour science lab to dissect cow and pig eyes. Tomorrow my homeroom will complete the lab during a block period.
Homework: none

7th Grade Math:
In math 7th graders learned about adding windows and doors to the scale drawings of their cabins. They then were introduced to different roof styles and were given the task of drawing a front profile scale drawing of their cabin (including roof pattern).
Homework: Finish scale drawing of cabin floor plan (including doors and windows) and scale drawing of front profile view of cabin.

8th Grade Math: Today students began working on their checkbook ledgers and checks for the month of March (expenses and deposits). The class then joined Mr. Watts' 8th grade math class for a discussion and introduction to investing in the stock market. We will continue the discussion and activity tomorrow in class.
Homework: Finish checkbook ledger and checks for month of March for "Life Math" unit.