Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a test over chapter 4.
Homework: Complete any make up work by tomorrow!
Life Science:
Today in science students learned about two of the events that we will be working on for the upcoming school-wide Science Olympiad competition.
Homework: Continue reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Monday December 17th
Core 3 Mathematics:
No math today as we were busy with a two hour block period of science.
Homework: Section 4.7 Practice #1- 12 (ALL) and #26-30 (ALL). Also, begin studying for Chapter 4 Test which will be Wednesday of this week.
Life Science:
Today in science students finished writing their science reports from the "Bacteria Around Us" experiment. Some students also had time to work on ROPEs posters and other late/missing assignments.
Homework: Continue reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
No math today as we were busy with a two hour block period of science.
Homework: Section 4.7 Practice #1- 12 (ALL) and #26-30 (ALL). Also, begin studying for Chapter 4 Test which will be Wednesday of this week.
Life Science:
Today in science students finished writing their science reports from the "Bacteria Around Us" experiment. Some students also had time to work on ROPEs posters and other late/missing assignments.
Homework: Continue reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Thursday December 13th
Core 3 Mathematics:
No math today as we were busy with a two hour block period of science.
Homework: Begin studying for Chapter 4 Test which will be Wednesday of next week.
Life Science:
Today in science students continued working on the three activities that we began yesterday. Students began to write the second drafts of their bacteria experiment reports. They also continued to work on the "Preserving Food" activity in which teams of students went through the steps of smoking and canning salmon. The third activity was to find a book that has a topic or plot line which relates to bacteria, viruses, or disease. They checked these books out from the library and will read them over break, filling out the report guide as they read. The report is due on January 8th.
Homework: Begin reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
No math today as we were busy with a two hour block period of science.
Homework: Begin studying for Chapter 4 Test which will be Wednesday of next week.
Life Science:
Today in science students continued working on the three activities that we began yesterday. Students began to write the second drafts of their bacteria experiment reports. They also continued to work on the "Preserving Food" activity in which teams of students went through the steps of smoking and canning salmon. The third activity was to find a book that has a topic or plot line which relates to bacteria, viruses, or disease. They checked these books out from the library and will read them over break, filling out the report guide as they read. The report is due on January 8th.
Homework: Begin reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday December 12th
Core 3 Mathematics:
No math today as we were busy with a two hour block period of science.
Homework: Begin studying for Chapter 4 Test which will be Wednesday of next week.
Life Science:
Today in science students were introduced to three activities that they will be working on over the next several days of science class. First, students observed the bacteria films they cultured at the end of last week. They analyzed their results and made conclusions to answer their original question. They then worked on the initial phases of a "Preserving Food" activity in which teams of students went through the steps of canning salmon. The third activity was to find a book that has a topic or plot line which relates to bacteria, viruses, or disease. They checked these books out from the library and will read them over break, filling out the report guide as they read. The report is due on January 8th.
Homework: Begin reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
No math today as we were busy with a two hour block period of science.
Homework: Begin studying for Chapter 4 Test which will be Wednesday of next week.
Life Science:
Today in science students were introduced to three activities that they will be working on over the next several days of science class. First, students observed the bacteria films they cultured at the end of last week. They analyzed their results and made conclusions to answer their original question. They then worked on the initial phases of a "Preserving Food" activity in which teams of students went through the steps of canning salmon. The third activity was to find a book that has a topic or plot line which relates to bacteria, viruses, or disease. They checked these books out from the library and will read them over break, filling out the report guide as they read. The report is due on January 8th.
Homework: Begin reading book for "Science Book Report" which will be due after winter break.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Tuesday December 11th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed rules for multiplying and dividing with exponents. We then finished up section 4.6 which introduced students to negative and zero power exponents.
Homework: End of the quarter is next week. Complete all make up work by Wednesday 12/17.
Life Science:
No science today as we went to the movie "The Golden Compass".
Homework: none
In Math students reviewed rules for multiplying and dividing with exponents. We then finished up section 4.6 which introduced students to negative and zero power exponents.
Homework: End of the quarter is next week. Complete all make up work by Wednesday 12/17.
Life Science:
No science today as we went to the movie "The Golden Compass".
Homework: none
Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday December 10th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed rules for multiplying and dividing with exponents. We then introduced new material covering negative and zero power exponents.
Homework: Section 4.6 #2-28 evens (due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Today in science students watched a video on bacteria and then we finished working on our experiment.
Homework: none
In Math students reviewed rules for multiplying and dividing with exponents. We then introduced new material covering negative and zero power exponents.
Homework: Section 4.6 #2-28 evens (due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Today in science students watched a video on bacteria and then we finished working on our experiment.
Homework: none
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday December 6th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students completed an investigation to discover the rule for multiplying and dividing numbers with exponents when the base is the same.
Homework: Section 4.5 Practice #1-13 ALL (Due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Today in science students began working on the design/plan for their scientific investigation of a question relating to bacteria.
Homework: Finish question proposal and have ready to be checked over by instructor(s) tomorrow.
Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
In Math students completed an investigation to discover the rule for multiplying and dividing numbers with exponents when the base is the same.
Homework: Section 4.5 Practice #1-13 ALL (Due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Today in science students began working on the design/plan for their scientific investigation of a question relating to bacteria.
Homework: Finish question proposal and have ready to be checked over by instructor(s) tomorrow.
Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Wednesday December 5th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students finished working on the mid Chapter 4 quiz. We then corrected it as a class, going over each problem.
Homework: Complete 2nd quarter self reflection which was given on overhead during class (due tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today in science the class looked at various scientific studies to identify different variables, constants, and study methods. They were then introduced to the upcoming project which will give students the opportunity to complete a simple scientific investigation in order to answer a question about bacteria.
Homework: Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
In Math students finished working on the mid Chapter 4 quiz. We then corrected it as a class, going over each problem.
Homework: Complete 2nd quarter self reflection which was given on overhead during class (due tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today in science the class looked at various scientific studies to identify different variables, constants, and study methods. They were then introduced to the upcoming project which will give students the opportunity to complete a simple scientific investigation in order to answer a question about bacteria.
Homework: Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Tuesday December 4th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students checked in with their math homework and then had thirty minutes to study for a quiz and work on any make up work. They then started the mid chapter quiz for chapter 4.
Homework: Finish second side of the fractions review worksheet handed out yesterday "Crack the Code" (due tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued to learn about variables in scientific investigations. We also studied independent and dependent variables and how to format an "If/Then Hypothesis Statement".
Homework: Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
In Math students checked in with their math homework and then had thirty minutes to study for a quiz and work on any make up work. They then started the mid chapter quiz for chapter 4.
Homework: Finish second side of the fractions review worksheet handed out yesterday "Crack the Code" (due tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued to learn about variables in scientific investigations. We also studied independent and dependent variables and how to format an "If/Then Hypothesis Statement".
Homework: Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Monday December 3rd
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students were continued to learn how to find the Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers or variable expressions by using "Prime Factorization".
Homework: Finish front side of fractions review worksheet "Some Friendly Advice" (due tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today in science the class learned about variables in scientific investigations. We discussed the variables that would effect a given situation.
Homework: Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
In Math students were continued to learn how to find the Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers or variable expressions by using "Prime Factorization".
Homework: Finish front side of fractions review worksheet "Some Friendly Advice" (due tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today in science the class learned about variables in scientific investigations. We discussed the variables that would effect a given situation.
Homework: Get movie permission slip and admission money ($10) brought in to homeroom teacher by Friday of this week.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Friday November 30th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students were introduced to finding Least Common Multiple by using "Prime Factorization" of two numbers.
Homework: none
Life Science:
The class finished watching the video on Bacteria.
Homework: Bring in materials to work on ROPES posters and Life List Posters on Monday.
In Math students were introduced to finding Least Common Multiple by using "Prime Factorization" of two numbers.
Homework: none
Life Science:
The class finished watching the video on Bacteria.
Homework: Bring in materials to work on ROPES posters and Life List Posters on Monday.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Thursday November 29th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students were introduced to finding equivalent fractions and reducing variable expressions.
Homework: Section 4.3 Evens (due tomorrow)
Life Science:
The class went over some of the questions from the readings from the past two days. We then watched part of a video on Bacteria.
Homework: none
In Math students were introduced to finding equivalent fractions and reducing variable expressions.
Homework: Section 4.3 Evens (due tomorrow)
Life Science:
The class went over some of the questions from the readings from the past two days. We then watched part of a video on Bacteria.
Homework: none
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Wednesday November 28th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed how to complete a prime factorization of a number and monomials. We then introduced finding the Greatest Common Factor of numbers and monomials using prime factorization.
Homework: Section 4.2 Practice # 2,4,6,14,16,18,24,28
Life Science:
Students continued to rotate through stations which focussed on topics in Microbiology.
Homework: none
In Math students reviewed how to complete a prime factorization of a number and monomials. We then introduced finding the Greatest Common Factor of numbers and monomials using prime factorization.
Homework: Section 4.2 Practice # 2,4,6,14,16,18,24,28
Life Science:
Students continued to rotate through stations which focussed on topics in Microbiology.
Homework: none
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tuesday November 27th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed how to complete a prime factorization of a number. We then introduced factoring monomials. They completed problems relating to these topics during class.
Homework: "Hidden Message" side of the pink fractions review worksheet. (Due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Students rotated through stations which focussed on topics in Microbiology.
Homework: none
In Math students reviewed how to complete a prime factorization of a number. We then introduced factoring monomials. They completed problems relating to these topics during class.
Homework: "Hidden Message" side of the pink fractions review worksheet. (Due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Students rotated through stations which focussed on topics in Microbiology.
Homework: none
Monday, November 26, 2007
Monday November 26th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students finished working on a display that highlights the process to solve multi-step equations. We then went over the directions for tonight's homework.
Homework: "Code Alamode" side of the pink fractions review worksheet. (Due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Students completed a note taking guide for a PowerPoint lecture on Microbes.
Homework: none
In Math students finished working on a display that highlights the process to solve multi-step equations. We then went over the directions for tonight's homework.
Homework: "Code Alamode" side of the pink fractions review worksheet. (Due tomorrow)
Life Science:
Students completed a note taking guide for a PowerPoint lecture on Microbes.
Homework: none
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Wednesday November 21st
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students continued working on a display that will highlight the process to solve multi-step equations.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Students finished working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. If they did not finish it during class it is homework over break
Homework: finish Deer Study Write Up by Monday of next week
In Math students continued working on a display that will highlight the process to solve multi-step equations.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Students finished working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. If they did not finish it during class it is homework over break
Homework: finish Deer Study Write Up by Monday of next week
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday October 20th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students began working on a display that will highlight the process to solve multi-step equations.
Homework: Finish Algebra Review Practice Sheet (order of operations) EVENS both sides.
Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of this week.
Homework: none
In Math students began working on a display that will highlight the process to solve multi-step equations.
Homework: Finish Algebra Review Practice Sheet (order of operations) EVENS both sides.
Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of this week.
Homework: none
Monday, November 19, 2007
Monday November 19th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math we reviewed questions from their homework on adding, subtracting, and dividing fractions from this past weekend. The class then completed a mid chapter quiz over sections 3.1 to 3.3. When they finished students had some time to get caught up on missing work or start tonight's homework.
Homework: Finish the Two Step Equations Practice Worksheet (Evens BOTH sides).
Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of this week.
Homework: none
In Math we reviewed questions from their homework on adding, subtracting, and dividing fractions from this past weekend. The class then completed a mid chapter quiz over sections 3.1 to 3.3. When they finished students had some time to get caught up on missing work or start tonight's homework.
Homework: Finish the Two Step Equations Practice Worksheet (Evens BOTH sides).
Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of this week.
Homework: none
Friday, November 16, 2007
Friday November 16th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students continued to learn and practice how to solve multiple step equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Homework: Finish the dividing and adding/subtracting fractions assignment EVENS BOTH SIDES
Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. Rough drafts were due by the end of the class period. They have class time each day until Wednesday of next week.
Homework: none
In Math students continued to learn and practice how to solve multiple step equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Homework: Finish the dividing and adding/subtracting fractions assignment EVENS BOTH SIDES
Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. Rough drafts were due by the end of the class period. They have class time each day until Wednesday of next week.
Homework: none
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Thursday November 15th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students continued to learn and practice how to solve multiple step equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Homework: Finish any problems not completed last night (Section 3.3 2-10 even) and complete 3.3 Practice #12-24 evens in the workbook.
Life Science:
Students began working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of next week.
Homework: work on rough draft of deer study write up (due Friday at the end of class).
In Math students continued to learn and practice how to solve multiple step equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Homework: Finish any problems not completed last night (Section 3.3 2-10 even) and complete 3.3 Practice #12-24 evens in the workbook.
Life Science:
Students began working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of next week.
Homework: work on rough draft of deer study write up (due Friday at the end of class).
Monday, November 12, 2007
Monday November 12th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed section 3.1 which introduced multiple step equations.
Homework: Section 3.1 Practice #1-31 odds (due tomorrow... actually due last week, but many people did not turn it in).
Life Science:
Today students looked at data from our deer study field trips. They calculated averages for vegetation cover and canopy cover as well as calculating a scat density for one of the sites.
Homework: Finish data calculations page which was worked on in class.
In Math students reviewed section 3.1 which introduced multiple step equations.
Homework: Section 3.1 Practice #1-31 odds (due tomorrow... actually due last week, but many people did not turn it in).
Life Science:
Today students looked at data from our deer study field trips. They calculated averages for vegetation cover and canopy cover as well as calculating a scat density for one of the sites.
Homework: Finish data calculations page which was worked on in class.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Friday November 9th, 2007
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students finished their health topic poster displays. They have worked on these for the past three class periods.
Homework: finish health project which was due today at the end of class.
Life Science:
Today students finished working on their virus information cards which will be contributed to the classroom's "Word Wall".
Homework: none
Today in math students finished their health topic poster displays. They have worked on these for the past three class periods.
Homework: finish health project which was due today at the end of class.
Life Science:
Today students finished working on their virus information cards which will be contributed to the classroom's "Word Wall".
Homework: none
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Wednesday November 7th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class reviewed how to solve simple one step equations. We then began Chapter 3 which focuses on how to solve multiple step equations.
Homework: Research information for graph portion of the Teen Health mini project.
Life Science:
Today students learned about viruses by reading a section from the text book and beginning their contribution to the classroom's "Word Wall".
Homework: none
Today in math the class reviewed how to solve simple one step equations. We then began Chapter 3 which focuses on how to solve multiple step equations.
Homework: Research information for graph portion of the Teen Health mini project.
Life Science:
Today students learned about viruses by reading a section from the text book and beginning their contribution to the classroom's "Word Wall".
Homework: none
Monday, November 5, 2007
Monday November 5th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class reviewed how to solve simple one step equations. We then began Chapter 3 which focuses on how to solve multiple step equations.
Homework: Section 3.1 Practice #1-31 odd (due Wednesday)
Life Science:
Today students completed an activity in which they shared what they already know about bacteria, viruses, the immune system, and diseases. Later this week we will revisit our deer study and analyze the data to make estimations of deer populations.
Homework: none
Today in math the class reviewed how to solve simple one step equations. We then began Chapter 3 which focuses on how to solve multiple step equations.
Homework: Section 3.1 Practice #1-31 odd (due Wednesday)
Life Science:
Today students completed an activity in which they shared what they already know about bacteria, viruses, the immune system, and diseases. Later this week we will revisit our deer study and analyze the data to make estimations of deer populations.
Homework: none
Friday, November 2, 2007
Friday November 2nd
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today students did not have math class due to the all-day field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Finish heart rate activity and worksheet
Life Science:
Today students participated in our Douglas Island Deer Study. Students were VERY well behaved and had a great time. All of their teachers are very proud of the fine work they completed over the past several weeks! We will use the data that we collected today to make estimations of deer populations in various habitats and elevations on Douglas Island. Keep an eye out for an upcoming article in the Juneau Empire which will showcase our work.
Homework: none
Today students did not have math class due to the all-day field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Finish heart rate activity and worksheet
Life Science:
Today students participated in our Douglas Island Deer Study. Students were VERY well behaved and had a great time. All of their teachers are very proud of the fine work they completed over the past several weeks! We will use the data that we collected today to make estimations of deer populations in various habitats and elevations on Douglas Island. Keep an eye out for an upcoming article in the Juneau Empire which will showcase our work.
Homework: none
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Thursday November 1st
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a lab where they compared their resting and active heart rates.
Homework: Finish heart rate activity and worksheet
Life Science:
Today in science the class had our final practice of the the study procedures that we will follow during Friday's field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school for our field trip tomorrow. We strongly recommend that students come to school Friday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 10:00 on Friday and will be returning around 2:30 in the afternoon.
Today in math students completed a lab where they compared their resting and active heart rates.
Homework: Finish heart rate activity and worksheet
Life Science:
Today in science the class had our final practice of the the study procedures that we will follow during Friday's field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school for our field trip tomorrow. We strongly recommend that students come to school Friday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 10:00 on Friday and will be returning around 2:30 in the afternoon.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday October 30th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students investigated at how different exercises have different calorie "burning" potential. Students then considered their own activities and estimated how many calories they burn each week due to exercise.
Homework: Finish calorie burning worksheet and exercise schedule.
Life Science:
Today in science the class was tested over the procedures that we will follow during Friday's field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school by Thursdayso we can begin checking that everyone is prepared for our field trip. We strongly recommend that students come to school Friday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 10:00 on Friday and will be returning around 2:30 in the afternoon.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday October 29th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students continued working on calculating their individual daily nutrition needs and comparing these values to their actual intake.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Today in science the class practiced the procedures that we will use in the deer study field trip this week. ***IMPORTANT!!! Due to the 40 mph winds and heavy rain forcasted for Tuesday (tomorrow) we have decided to reschedule the field trip to this Friday. Students will leave school around 10:00 after their exploratory classes. We will return to Dzantik'i Heeni between 2:30 and 2:45. Students will need to bring boots, rain coats, hats and gloves by Thursday of this week.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school by Thursdayso we can begin checking that everyone is prepared for our field trip. We strongly recommend that students come to school Friday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 10:00 on Friday and will be returning around 2:30 in the afternoon.
Today in math students continued working on calculating their individual daily nutrition needs and comparing these values to their actual intake.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Today in science the class practiced the procedures that we will use in the deer study field trip this week. ***IMPORTANT!!! Due to the 40 mph winds and heavy rain forcasted for Tuesday (tomorrow) we have decided to reschedule the field trip to this Friday. Students will leave school around 10:00 after their exploratory classes. We will return to Dzantik'i Heeni between 2:30 and 2:45. Students will need to bring boots, rain coats, hats and gloves by Thursday of this week.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school by Thursdayso we can begin checking that everyone is prepared for our field trip. We strongly recommend that students come to school Friday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 10:00 on Friday and will be returning around 2:30 in the afternoon.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday October 26th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students continued working on their health/diet graphing project.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Today in science the class reviewed the procedures that we will use in the deer study field trip next week. The Deer Study field trip to Douglas Island is scheduled for Tuesday of next week. Students will need to bring boots, rain coats, hats and gloves by Monday of next week.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school on Monday so we can begin checking that everyone is prepared for our field trip. We strongly recommend that students come to school Tuesday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 9:00 on Tuesday and will be returning around 1:30 in the afternoon.
Today in math students continued working on their health/diet graphing project.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Today in science the class reviewed the procedures that we will use in the deer study field trip next week. The Deer Study field trip to Douglas Island is scheduled for Tuesday of next week. Students will need to bring boots, rain coats, hats and gloves by Monday of next week.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school on Monday so we can begin checking that everyone is prepared for our field trip. We strongly recommend that students come to school Tuesday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 9:00 on Tuesday and will be returning around 1:30 in the afternoon.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday October 23rd
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students began a new mini unit on graphing. Chapter 2 make up test is scheduled for tomorrow.
Homework: Study for the Chapter 2 make up test.
Life Science:
Today in science the class reviewed deer habitat requirements and the yearly life cycle of Sitka Black Tailed Deer. We then introduced students to the four primary winter browse plant species that deer rely upon in their winter habitat of old growth forests [Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), Foam Flower (Tiarella trifoliata), Fern Leaf Goldenthread (Coptis asplenifolia), and Trailing Raspberry (Rubus pedatus)]. The class also went out into the forests around DHMS to observe the differences between light, overstory canopy, and understory plant life between old growth and even-aged second growth forests. The Deer Study field trip to Douglas Island is scheduled for Tuesday of next week. Students will need to bring boots, rain coats, hats and gloves by Monday of next week.
Homework: none
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday October 22nd
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students received their corrected tests from Chapter Two. Due to the very low class average score we will spend a few more days reviewing material and giving extra assistance to students not understanding key concepts.
Homework: Complete Chapter Two test corrections using the Corrections study guide that we completed and went over in class.
Life Science:
Today in science Matt Kirchoff, of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, gave a guest presentation regarding how scientists use the scientific method to answer questions. Students also turned in their Deer Projects which were due today.
Homework: none
Today in math students received their corrected tests from Chapter Two. Due to the very low class average score we will spend a few more days reviewing material and giving extra assistance to students not understanding key concepts.
Homework: Complete Chapter Two test corrections using the Corrections study guide that we completed and went over in class.
Life Science:
Today in science Matt Kirchoff, of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, gave a guest presentation regarding how scientists use the scientific method to answer questions. Students also turned in their Deer Projects which were due today.
Homework: none
Monday, October 15, 2007
Monday October 15th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a test over chapter 2. This grade will be the final content grade of 1st quarter.
Homework: Finish any make up work from Chapter 2.
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued working on their Deer Biology Project. Final drafts will be due Monday at the start of class.
Homework: Finish deer biology project (due Monday).
Today in math students completed a test over chapter 2. This grade will be the final content grade of 1st quarter.
Homework: Finish any make up work from Chapter 2.
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued working on their Deer Biology Project. Final drafts will be due Monday at the start of class.
Homework: Finish deer biology project (due Monday).
Friday, October 12, 2007
Friday October 12th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class went over the answers and results of the diagnostic test from the review packet. Students then used the rest of the class period to study for the test on Monday. Chapter 2 test is scheduled for Monday.
Homework: Finish Review Packet which was handed out yesterday. The entire packet is due Monday at the start of class.
Life Science:
Today in science the class was introduced to a short project which will give students the opportunity to learn the ecology of deer in Southeast Alaska.
Homework: Finish note taking guide on Deer Biology Project.
Today in math the class went over the answers and results of the diagnostic test from the review packet. Students then used the rest of the class period to study for the test on Monday. Chapter 2 test is scheduled for Monday.
Homework: Finish Review Packet which was handed out yesterday. The entire packet is due Monday at the start of class.
Life Science:
Today in science the class was introduced to a short project which will give students the opportunity to learn the ecology of deer in Southeast Alaska.
Homework: Finish note taking guide on Deer Biology Project.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Thursday October 11th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class received a review packet and worked on the standardized test page to use as a diagnostic tool for what topics they need to study. Chapter 2 test is scheduled for Monday.
Homework: Finish Standardized Test in the Review Packet handed out today. The entire packet is due Monday at the start of class.
Life Science:
In science students watched a video on wildlife management here in Alaska.
Homework: none
Today in math the class received a review packet and worked on the standardized test page to use as a diagnostic tool for what topics they need to study. Chapter 2 test is scheduled for Monday.
Homework: Finish Standardized Test in the Review Packet handed out today. The entire packet is due Monday at the start of class.
Life Science:
In science students watched a video on wildlife management here in Alaska.
Homework: none
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday October 10th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students Learned how to solve algebraic equations involving multiplication and division.
Homework: Section 2.6 Practice #2-18 evens on page 27-28 of Practice Workbook (due Friday)
Life Science:
In science students learned about resource management and practiced how professionals balance costs and benefits to make decisions.
Homework: none
Today in math students Learned how to solve algebraic equations involving multiplication and division.
Homework: Section 2.6 Practice #2-18 evens on page 27-28 of Practice Workbook (due Friday)
Life Science:
In science students learned about resource management and practiced how professionals balance costs and benefits to make decisions.
Homework: none
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Tuesday October 9th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students learned how to solve algebraic problems involving adding and subtracting integers.
Homework: Section 2.5 Practice #1-27 odd on page 25-26 of Practice Workbook (due Wednesday)
Life Science:
In science students checked their updated grades which were posted on the door. We then we graphed data that was collected during yesterday's activity. Students in my homeroom also received parent teacher conference forms. These need to be signed and returned by Thursday of this week.
Homework: Finish graph and reflection questions 1-4
Today in math students learned how to solve algebraic problems involving adding and subtracting integers.
Homework: Section 2.5 Practice #1-27 odd on page 25-26 of Practice Workbook (due Wednesday)
Life Science:
In science students checked their updated grades which were posted on the door. We then we graphed data that was collected during yesterday's activity. Students in my homeroom also received parent teacher conference forms. These need to be signed and returned by Thursday of this week.
Homework: Finish graph and reflection questions 1-4
Monday, October 8, 2007
Monday October 8th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed mid chapter quiz over sections 2.1 - 2.3. We then went over Algebraic equations and how to translate a mathematical equation into a word sentence.
Homework: Section 2.4 Practice #2-26 evens (on page 23-24 of Practice Workbook)
Life Science:
In science students participated in a game that illustrated the relationships between habitat resources, populations, and carrying capacity.
Homework: none
Today in math students completed mid chapter quiz over sections 2.1 - 2.3. We then went over Algebraic equations and how to translate a mathematical equation into a word sentence.
Homework: Section 2.4 Practice #2-26 evens (on page 23-24 of Practice Workbook)
Life Science:
In science students participated in a game that illustrated the relationships between habitat resources, populations, and carrying capacity.
Homework: none
Friday, October 5, 2007
Friday October 5th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a quiz over warm up problems from the last two weeks which were focussed on percents. Following the quiz the class went over homework from the previous week.
Homework: none
Life Science:
In science students completed an activity which demonstrated the limiting factors and carrying capacity of an ecosystem for a certain species.
Homework: none
Today in math students completed a quiz over warm up problems from the last two weeks which were focussed on percents. Following the quiz the class went over homework from the previous week.
Homework: none
Life Science:
In science students completed an activity which demonstrated the limiting factors and carrying capacity of an ecosystem for a certain species.
Homework: none
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Thursday October 4th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students reviewed distributive property of multiplication. The class was then introduced to simplifying variable expressions by combining "like terms". All make up work for Chapter one must be turned in by tomorrow (Friday).
Today in math students reviewed distributive property of multiplication. The class was then introduced to simplifying variable expressions by combining "like terms". All make up work for Chapter one must be turned in by tomorrow (Friday).
Homework: Section 2.3 Practice #2-24 evens
Life Science:
In science students finished their habitat cards and then played "habitat rummy". The other class watched a video on ecological concepts.
Homework: none
In science students finished their habitat cards and then played "habitat rummy". The other class watched a video on ecological concepts.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Wednesday October 3rd
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students reviewed more about the distributive properties of multiplication. All make up work from chapter one needs to be turned in by Friday of this week.
Today in math students reviewed more about the distributive properties of multiplication. All make up work from chapter one needs to be turned in by Friday of this week.
Homework: none
Life Science:
In science students finished their habitat cards and then played "habitat rummy". The other class watched a video on ecological concepts.
Homework: Finish animal habitat cards by next science class (morning group = Thursday, afternoon group = Wednesday)
In science students finished their habitat cards and then played "habitat rummy". The other class watched a video on ecological concepts.
Yearbook Order Form
8th Grade baby pictures:
The yearbook is collecting 8th grade baby or early childhood pictures. They will be returned if they have been labeled correctly.
Please include:
Name:
Home base teacher:
House Name:
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Now is a great time to order your yearbook online. This year the book has included 8 pages of color in the yearbook!
2008 Yearbooks
Purchase them online!
How?
Log on to http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=160325 or fill out the attached order form and put it in Corrine Marks’ mailbox at school.
Cost? $30.00 until January 15th, 2008: after that they will cost $32.00.
Personalization? Online only! Include your name or nickname. The cost is $5.50 for 1 line or $8.00 for 2 lines and icons will cost $3.50 each.
When? Purchase your yearbook online anytime until Jan.15th, 2008, or wait and take your chances. Last year we ran out of books before the last day of school.
Not able to order online? Fill out the following and return to Corrine Marks with your check to DHMS.
Yearbook Order Form:
Home base Teacher: ____________________________
House: (circle one) Midnight Sun Shooting Star Aurora
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________
If not purchased online, a receipt will be given to your student’s home base teacher and passed onto the student. Remember personalization is only available with online ordering.
The yearbook is collecting 8th grade baby or early childhood pictures. They will be returned if they have been labeled correctly.
Please include:
Name:
Home base teacher:
House Name:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now is a great time to order your yearbook online. This year the book has included 8 pages of color in the yearbook!
2008 Yearbooks
Purchase them online!
How?
Log on to http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=160325 or fill out the attached order form and put it in Corrine Marks’ mailbox at school.
Cost? $30.00 until January 15th, 2008: after that they will cost $32.00.
Personalization? Online only! Include your name or nickname. The cost is $5.50 for 1 line or $8.00 for 2 lines and icons will cost $3.50 each.
When? Purchase your yearbook online anytime until Jan.15th, 2008, or wait and take your chances. Last year we ran out of books before the last day of school.
Not able to order online? Fill out the following and return to Corrine Marks with your check to DHMS.
Yearbook Order Form:
Home base Teacher: ____________________________
House: (circle one) Midnight Sun Shooting Star Aurora
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________
If not purchased online, a receipt will be given to your student’s home base teacher and passed onto the student. Remember personalization is only available with online ordering.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Tuesday October 2nd
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students learned about the distributive properties of multiplication. All make up work from chapter one needs to be turned in by Friday of this week.
Today in math students learned about the distributive properties of multiplication. All make up work from chapter one needs to be turned in by Friday of this week.
Homework: Section 2.2 Practice 2-22 evens (due tomorrow with section 2.1)
Life Science:
Today students continued learning about the ecological concepts of habitat and niche by finishing their research on the habitat needs of various animals.
Homework: Finish animal habitat cards by next science class (morning group = Thursday, afternoon group = Wednesday)
Today students continued learning about the ecological concepts of habitat and niche by finishing their research on the habitat needs of various animals.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Monday October 1st
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students learned about the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication. All make up work from chapter one needs to be turned in by Friday of this week.
Today in math students learned about the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication. All make up work from chapter one needs to be turned in by Friday of this week.
Homework: Section 2.1 Practice 1-25 odds.
Life Science:
Today students were introduced to the ecological concepts of habitat and niche. The class then began initial research into the habitat needs of an animal which was assigned to them.
Homework: none
Today students were introduced to the ecological concepts of habitat and niche. The class then began initial research into the habitat needs of an animal which was assigned to them.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday September 27th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students reviewed material from chapter one in preparation for the chapter test tomorrow.
Today in math students reviewed material from chapter one in preparation for the chapter test tomorrow.
Homework: Prepare for chapter test. Finish any missing homework assignments from chapter one.
Life Science:
In science students continued the conclusion section of their scientific paper. The final draft of this paper will be due on Friday (tomorrow).
Homework: none
In science students continued the conclusion section of their scientific paper. The final draft of this paper will be due on Friday (tomorrow).
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Wednesday September 26th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students were introduced to the four quadrants of a coordinate graph and how to graph integers.
Today in math students were introduced to the four quadrants of a coordinate graph and how to graph integers.
Homework: Section 1.8 Practice on page 15 #2-20 EVENs (due Thursday along with section 1.7 Practice 2-26 evens).
Life Science:
In science rejoined their group of three and began writing the conclusion section of their scientific paper. The final draft of this paper will be due on Friday of this week.
Homework: none
In science rejoined their group of three and began writing the conclusion section of their scientific paper. The final draft of this paper will be due on Friday of this week.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Tuesday September 25th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a P.O.D. quiz over "grade point averages". We then corrected last night's homework and reviewed finding the sum and difference of two integers.
Today in math students completed a P.O.D. quiz over "grade point averages". We then corrected last night's homework and reviewed finding the sum and difference of two integers.
Homework: Section 1.7 Practice on page 13 #2-26 EVENs (due Thursday).
Life Science:
In science students created a graph in Excel of the understory plant data collected during the field study of two local ecosystems. Tomorrow students will use the graphs to begin writing their section of the conclusion. The final draft of the scientific paper will be due on Friday of this week.
In science students created a graph in Excel of the understory plant data collected during the field study of two local ecosystems. Tomorrow students will use the graphs to begin writing their section of the conclusion. The final draft of the scientific paper will be due on Friday of this week.
Homework: none
Friday, September 21, 2007
Friday September 21st
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a P.O.D. quiz over "grade point averages". We then corrected last night's homework and reviewed finding the sum and difference of two integers.
Homework: none
Life Science:
In science students began learning about making graphs in Microsoft Excel. We will continue making the graphs and tables on Tuesday of next week. The final draft of the scientific paper will be due on Friday of next week.
Homework: none
Today in math students completed a P.O.D. quiz over "grade point averages". We then corrected last night's homework and reviewed finding the sum and difference of two integers.
Homework: none
Life Science:
In science students began learning about making graphs in Microsoft Excel. We will continue making the graphs and tables on Tuesday of next week. The final draft of the scientific paper will be due on Friday of next week.
Homework: none
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thursday September 20th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In math students went over their quiz from yesterday. We then introduced section 1.6 which focuses on subtracting integers.
Homework: Section 1.6 Practice #1-29 odds
Life Science:
Today in science the class finished their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week. Other group members began creating graphs of the data that we entered into excel this week.
Homework: none
In math students went over their quiz from yesterday. We then introduced section 1.6 which focuses on subtracting integers.
Homework: Section 1.6 Practice #1-29 odds
Life Science:
Today in science the class finished their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week. Other group members began creating graphs of the data that we entered into excel this week.
Homework: none
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday September 19th
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class completed a quiz over sections 1.1-1.4 of Chapter One. We then went over the homework from the past two days.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week. Other group members finished entering data that was collected in the field and completed a rough draft of their procedures.
Homework: none
Today in math the class completed a quiz over sections 1.1-1.4 of Chapter One. We then went over the homework from the past two days.
Homework: none
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week. Other group members finished entering data that was collected in the field and completed a rough draft of their procedures.
Homework: none
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday September 18th
Core 3 Mathematics:
In math we reviewed last night's homework and then introduced section 1.5 which covers adding and subtracting integers. Tomorrow there will be a quiz over sections 1.1-1.4 of chapter one.
Homework: Section 1.5 of the Practice Workbook #2-30 even (due along with 1.4 Practice Wednesday @ start of class). Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week. Other group members began entering data collected in the field into excel spreadsheets.
Homework: Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
In math we reviewed last night's homework and then introduced section 1.5 which covers adding and subtracting integers. Tomorrow there will be a quiz over sections 1.1-1.4 of chapter one.
Homework: Section 1.5 of the Practice Workbook #2-30 even (due along with 1.4 Practice Wednesday @ start of class). Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Life Science:
Today in science the class continued their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week. Other group members began entering data collected in the field into excel spreadsheets.
Homework: Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today students received progress reports which need to be shared with parents, signed, and brought back to class by Wednesday of this week (9/19/07). We then introduced section 1.4 which focuses on ordering and comparing of integers.
Homework: Section 1.4 of the Practice Workbook #2-30 even (due Wednesday @ start of class). Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Life Science:
Today in science students received progress reports which need to be shared with parents, signed, and brought back to class by Wednesday of this week (9/19/07). The class then continued their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week.
Homework: Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Today students received progress reports which need to be shared with parents, signed, and brought back to class by Wednesday of this week (9/19/07). We then introduced section 1.4 which focuses on ordering and comparing of integers.
Homework: Section 1.4 of the Practice Workbook #2-30 even (due Wednesday @ start of class). Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Life Science:
Today in science students received progress reports which need to be shared with parents, signed, and brought back to class by Wednesday of this week (9/19/07). The class then continued their soil analysis labs which were associated with the Meadow and Forest study of last week.
Homework: Get progress reports signed by parents and returned by Wednesday.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math class students completed a pop quiz over the division and multiplication with decimals review. We then went over homework from last night and completed a review exercise for rounding and estimating.
Homework: none
Life Science: Today the class once again went outdoors to survey the forest behind the school. The data collected will be used to compare and contrast the characteristics of the forest and meadow ecosystems.
Homework: none
Today in math class students completed a pop quiz over the division and multiplication with decimals review. We then went over homework from last night and completed a review exercise for rounding and estimating.
Homework: none
Life Science: Today the class once again went outdoors to survey the forest behind the school. The data collected will be used to compare and contrast the characteristics of the forest and meadow ecosystems.
Homework: none
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students went over 1.1 and 1.2 homework from last night. We also introduced section 1.3, which focuses on order of operations.
Homework: 1.1, 1.2. & 1.3 Practice is due at the beginning of class on Friday (tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today the class once again went outdoors to survey the forest behind the school. The data collected will be used to compare and contrast the characteristics of the forest and meadow ecosystems.
Homework: none
Today in math students went over 1.1 and 1.2 homework from last night. We also introduced section 1.3, which focuses on order of operations.
Homework: 1.1, 1.2. & 1.3 Practice is due at the beginning of class on Friday (tomorrow).
Life Science:
Today the class once again went outdoors to survey the forest behind the school. The data collected will be used to compare and contrast the characteristics of the forest and meadow ecosystems.
Homework: none
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Core 3 Mathematics:
Today students practiced how to use classzone.com, which offers free online tutorials and lessons relating to our McDougal Littel Pre Algebra Book. We also finished work that was started yesterday from section 1.1 (Variables and Expressions).
Homework: Section 1.1 and 1.2 Practice Worksheet due Friday
Life Science:
Today the afternoon science class completed the Meadow field study. We will continue our outdoor field work by collecting data in the forests surrounding Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. Be sure to dress appropriately for whatever weather we may experience.
Homework: none
Today students practiced how to use classzone.com, which offers free online tutorials and lessons relating to our McDougal Littel Pre Algebra Book. We also finished work that was started yesterday from section 1.1 (Variables and Expressions).
Homework: Section 1.1 and 1.2 Practice Worksheet due Friday
Life Science:
Today the afternoon science class completed the Meadow field study. We will continue our outdoor field work by collecting data in the forests surrounding Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. Be sure to dress appropriately for whatever weather we may experience.
Homework: none
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