Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tuesday October 19th

8th Grade Math: Today in class we reviewed simplifying variable expressions at the beginning of class.  Students were reminded that they will have a make-up quiz over this material tomorrow.  We then finished working on section 2.5 practice which covers solving algebraic equations with addition and subtraction. 
Homework:
Study for make up quiz tomorrow

7th Grade Math: In 7th grade math students received the corrected quizzes that they completed last week.  The class went over questions that they had from the quiz.  We then finished section 2.5 practice and graded it in class.  In the final few minutes of class students were introduced to the metric system of measurement.  We will continue this topic tomorrow.
 Homework:
none

7th/8th Grade Science: In science students completed a self-assessment of their dry ice projects and then turned them in.  The class then transitioned from our study of phase changes and dry ice to the study of geology.   Today's lesson focused on the layers that make up our planet. 
Homework: none