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.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday October 30th
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.
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