Friday, September 4, 2009

Friday September 4th

7th & 8th Grade General Science: The class continued their work on their first project in which they will design the layout of a personal web page (completed on paper). The material on the web page will introduce the audience to background information on the student's interests. It will also demonstrate their understanding of how to apply the elements of Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity to the work that they produce in class.

Homework:
Continue work on their personal web page project, which is due first thing on Wednesday morning.

7th Grade Math: Students did a team building exercise to begin class, working with blocks and following directions given on paper to produce an end product as a team. The class then reviewed their homework from Thursday, before Mr. Olsen introduced section 1.3 from the text book (Powers and Exponents). Students were also given their home text books. It was explained to the students that they are responsible for the condition of these books when they are to be returned at the end of the school year.

Homework: Students did some problems in class, and have no homework for the extended weekend! Have a safe holiday!

8th Grade Math: Students did a team building exercise to begin class, working with blocks and following directions given on paper and producing an end product as a team. The class then reviewed their homework from Thursday, before Mr. Kovach introduced section 1.2 from the text book, which focuses on Powers and Exponents.

Homework:
Students did some problems in class, and have no homework for the extended weekend! Have a safe holiday!