Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday August 30th

8th Grade Math: Today students began working in chapter one of their Pre Algebra textbooks.  We went over the format for the interactive notebooks that we will use on a daily basis to organize our class work. Students completed section 1.1 which reviews variables and expressions. 
Homework:
  • Finish section 1.1 Practice (evens)
  • Complete Letter To Math Teacher
  • Review #1 is due Wednesday

7th Grade Math: Today in 7th grade math students were introduced to the interactive notebook organization format that we will use to manage all of the work we do in math class this year.  We then transitioned into section 1.1 of the Course 2 book which covers "Patterns". 
Homework:
  • Finish front page of section 1.1 Practice
  • Review Homework #1 is due Wednesday
7th/8th Grade Science:  In science we discussed matter and introduced students to the properties of phase changes of matter.  Students observed a demonstration with dry ice and then we transitioned into a review of the scientific method.  We finished the last twenty minutes of class by students completing a systematic observation to answer a question they have about dry ice.  We will finish the conclusion/explanation for the lab in tomorrow's class. 
Homework: none