Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday April 26th

7th & 8th Grade General Science: In science students presented their group's vitamin skits in front of Mr. Watts and Mr. Kovach's classes.
Homework: none

7th Grade Math: In math 7th graders reviewed how to use rates and unit rates. We then completed an activity where students used unit rates to calculate the costs to build a "classroom" based upon the number of windows in our room, doors, surface area of walls (for paint and drywall), surface area of floor (for carpet), # of light fixtures, sprinklers, sinks, and cabinets.
Homework
: Complete Review Homework #6 (due Friday)

8th Grade Math: Today 8th graders completed a pop quiz over using the percent formula. We discussed the classroom expectations for behaviors & work habits when completing outdoor math activities during the coming weeks. As a class we reviewed the percent activity we worked on in class on Friday. We then introduced section 7.5 from the textbook, which covers the formula for percent change.
Homework
: Review homework # 6 is due Friday