7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science students learned about scientific method by watching "Myth Busters" and discussing how they use the process of the scientific method in their work on the show.
Homework: Get permission forms signed and returned to school with $4 for the bus.
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7th Grade Math:
Today in math seventh graders finished reviewing for the chapter 1 test. Students should get their notebooks organized and study any sections that they have had difficulty with over the past several weeks. Chapter one test will be tomorrow.
Homework: Review #5 is due Wednesday
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders spent the class period reviewing for their test tomorrow. Students worked through the chapter one review section of the text book. They can also practice more of the content from this chapter by visiting the textbook's website: http://www.classzone.com (or click on the link on the sidebar of my classroom webpage. Chapter one test will be tomorrow.
Homework: Review #5 is due Wednesday
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
IMPORTANT MESSAGE regarding CONFERENCES!!!!!
Students in my homeroom were sent home today (Monday 9/29/08) with a letter to inform parents/guardians that I will not be here during the regularly scheduled conference days. I have included a copy of it below. I would like the have parents contact me to schedule a time that will be possible to hold a 20-30 minute conference some time in the next two to three weeks. Please read the letter below for more details. Thank you.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th. Unfortunately I will be unable to meet for conferences on these scheduled days as I have been invited to take part as an observer in a Tanner Crab Survey for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. To provide an opportunity to meet with all of the parents and guardians of students in my homeroom I will make myself available for conferences over the next several weeks. Please contact me with a day/time that will work best for you (between 3:10 and 5:30 pm). Please note that I will be gone on the crab survey from Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th. I will be able to meet on a limited basis from 8:00-10:00 am for those of you who would prefer a morning time. When contacting me please leave an email or phone number for me to reach you to confirm your date and time.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may bring to you and your family. I look forward to meeting with all of the parents of my homeroom students. Thank you for your patience and flexibility in this matter.
Sincerely,
David Kovach
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th. Unfortunately I will be unable to meet for conferences on these scheduled days as I have been invited to take part as an observer in a Tanner Crab Survey for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. To provide an opportunity to meet with all of the parents and guardians of students in my homeroom I will make myself available for conferences over the next several weeks. Please contact me with a day/time that will work best for you (between 3:10 and 5:30 pm). Please note that I will be gone on the crab survey from Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th. I will be able to meet on a limited basis from 8:00-10:00 am for those of you who would prefer a morning time. When contacting me please leave an email or phone number for me to reach you to confirm your date and time.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may bring to you and your family. I look forward to meeting with all of the parents of my homeroom students. Thank you for your patience and flexibility in this matter.
Sincerely,
David Kovach
Monday September 29th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science students finished their nature art projects.
Homework: Get permission forms signed and returned to school with $4 for the bus by tomorrow (Tuesday).
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7th Grade Math:
Today in math seventh graders completed a warm-up problem relating to the value of currency from one country to another. We also began reviewing for our upcoming chapter test. The chapter one test is scheduled for Wednesday of this week. Students are encouraged to practice some of the review problems given on http://www.classzone.com to help them get ready for the test.
Homework: Review #5 is due Wednesday
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders were introduced to the rules for multiplying and dividing with integers. The class completed section 1.7 practice and then corrected their work. If they did not have time to finish in class, section 1.7 Practice is homework that is due tomorrow at the start of class.
The test for Chapter 1 is scheduled for Wednesday of this week. Students will spend tomorrow's class period reviewing all the material we have covered. Students are encouraged to practice some of the review problems given on http://www.classzone.com to help them get ready for the test.
Homework: Review #5 is due Wednesday
In science students finished their nature art projects.
Homework: Get permission forms signed and returned to school with $4 for the bus by tomorrow (Tuesday).
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7th Grade Math:
Today in math seventh graders completed a warm-up problem relating to the value of currency from one country to another. We also began reviewing for our upcoming chapter test. The chapter one test is scheduled for Wednesday of this week. Students are encouraged to practice some of the review problems given on http://www.classzone.com to help them get ready for the test.
Homework: Review #5 is due Wednesday
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders were introduced to the rules for multiplying and dividing with integers. The class completed section 1.7 practice and then corrected their work. If they did not have time to finish in class, section 1.7 Practice is homework that is due tomorrow at the start of class.
The test for Chapter 1 is scheduled for Wednesday of this week. Students will spend tomorrow's class period reviewing all the material we have covered. Students are encouraged to practice some of the review problems given on http://www.classzone.com to help them get ready for the test.
Homework: Review #5 is due Wednesday
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday September 26th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today in science students listened to a story about "Raven" and then they began working on their raven art projects. Students were given permission forms for a trip to the Alaska State Museum next week.
Homework: get permission forms signed and returned to school by Tuesday of next week.
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7th Grade Math:
Today students continued working with coordinate graphs.
Homework: none
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders played a math review game with Mr. Jones and Mr. Watts' classes.
Homework: none
Today in science students listened to a story about "Raven" and then they began working on their raven art projects. Students were given permission forms for a trip to the Alaska State Museum next week.
Homework: get permission forms signed and returned to school by Tuesday of next week.
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7th Grade Math:
Today students continued working with coordinate graphs.
Homework: none
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders played a math review game with Mr. Jones and Mr. Watts' classes.
Homework: none
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thursday September 25th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
I was out today with a substitute filling in for my absence. Students watched several "Nature" video segments on raven behavior and ecology and completed a noteguide.
Homework: none
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7th Grade Math:
Today students were introduced to cooridinate graphs. They then worked for the rest of the class period on practice problems with graphing.
Homework: Review #4 (all problems) is due Friday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders were introduced to section 1.8 which covers coordinate graphing. Students worked on a series of practice problems throughout the remainder of the class period.
Homework: Review #4 (all problems) is due Friday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!!
I was out today with a substitute filling in for my absence. Students watched several "Nature" video segments on raven behavior and ecology and completed a noteguide.
Homework: none
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7th Grade Math:
Today students were introduced to cooridinate graphs. They then worked for the rest of the class period on practice problems with graphing.
Homework: Review #4 (all problems) is due Friday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!
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8th Grade Math:
In math class 8th graders were introduced to section 1.8 which covers coordinate graphing. Students worked on a series of practice problems throughout the remainder of the class period.
Homework: Review #4 (all problems) is due Friday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday September 24th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today students were introduced to the practice of making observations as an important practice in science. Students participated in an activity of how easily our observations can be incomplete. Check out this website to test your observations/awareness of details: http://www.break.com/index/awareness-test.html
There was a written assignment that was given to students to complete in class today. If they did not finish in class they will need to complete it as homework. In this assignment they are asked to make observations and describe two different objects that are familiar to them. However, they must list details and characteristics about the object as if they were from another planet and had never seen it before.
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th graders completed several review problems to practice order of operations. We then went outside and completed a group measurement activity to find the area & perimeter of the parking lot or the soccer field.
8th Grade Math:
Today in math 8th graders worked on practice problems from section 1.6. These problems focused on subtracting integers. We corrected the front side of the worksheet together at the end of class. If students did not finish both sides of 1.6 practice it is homework that is due tomorrow at the start of class.
Today students were introduced to the practice of making observations as an important practice in science. Students participated in an activity of how easily our observations can be incomplete. Check out this website to test your observations/awareness of details: http://www.break.com/index/awareness-test.html
There was a written assignment that was given to students to complete in class today. If they did not finish in class they will need to complete it as homework. In this assignment they are asked to make observations and describe two different objects that are familiar to them. However, they must list details and characteristics about the object as if they were from another planet and had never seen it before.
- Homework: Complete "Alien Observation" assignment (due tomorrow at start of class)
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th graders completed several review problems to practice order of operations. We then went outside and completed a group measurement activity to find the area & perimeter of the parking lot or the soccer field.
- Homework: Review #4 (all problems) is due Friday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!
8th Grade Math:
Today in math 8th graders worked on practice problems from section 1.6. These problems focused on subtracting integers. We corrected the front side of the worksheet together at the end of class. If students did not finish both sides of 1.6 practice it is homework that is due tomorrow at the start of class.
- Homework: Review #4 (all problems) is due Friday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday September 23rd
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Students turned in their resumes and envelopes filled in with the mailing address to where they are sending the resume. The class then went outside to complete an "Observing the Natural World" scavenger hunt. We will be practicing our observation skills in the coming weeks as we prepare for students developing their own systematic observations study to answer a question.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th graders reviewed finding area and perimeter of rectangular shaped figures. They completed 1.6 Practice during class and then we graded it together. The final fifteen minutes students worked with their table partners to accurately measure and calculate the area and perimeter of their desks. Points were awarded based upon the degree of accuracy that students were able to arrive at in their final answers.
8th Grade Math:
Today in math 8th graders finished practice problems from Section 1.5 practice which focused on adding integers. We graded the assignment as a class and then introduced section 1.6, which covers subtracting integers. We will continue covering this section tomorrow.
Students turned in their resumes and envelopes filled in with the mailing address to where they are sending the resume. The class then went outside to complete an "Observing the Natural World" scavenger hunt. We will be practicing our observation skills in the coming weeks as we prepare for students developing their own systematic observations study to answer a question.
- Homework: none
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th graders reviewed finding area and perimeter of rectangular shaped figures. They completed 1.6 Practice during class and then we graded it together. The final fifteen minutes students worked with their table partners to accurately measure and calculate the area and perimeter of their desks. Points were awarded based upon the degree of accuracy that students were able to arrive at in their final answers.
- Homework: Review #3 (all problems) is due Wednesday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!
8th Grade Math:
Today in math 8th graders finished practice problems from Section 1.5 practice which focused on adding integers. We graded the assignment as a class and then introduced section 1.6, which covers subtracting integers. We will continue covering this section tomorrow.
- Homework: Review #3 (all problems) is due Wednesday at the start of class. SHOW ALL WORK for full credit! NO CALCULATORS!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Monday September 22nd
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today in science students researched mailing addresses for universities and/or companies where they will have their scientist's resumes sent.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th graders received their mid chapter one quiz. Many students need to have further practice on Order of Operations. The class was encouraged to practice these problems on the textbook's website. Students can make their quiz grades up to 85% (in this case 38/45 points). After going over the quiz we continued in the textbook by studying section 1.6, which introduces finding area and perimeter of rectangles and squares.
8th Grade Math:
Today in math 8th graders received the graded quizzes that they completed on Friday. We went over a few problems and then went into the textbook to cover new material. Students were introduced to section 1.5 which teaches the rules and strategies for adding integers.
Today in science students researched mailing addresses for universities and/or companies where they will have their scientist's resumes sent.
- Homework: Finish resume for famous scientist that was researched over the past several class periods.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th graders received their mid chapter one quiz. Many students need to have further practice on Order of Operations. The class was encouraged to practice these problems on the textbook's website
- Homework: Review #3 (all problems) is due Wednesday at the start of class.
8th Grade Math:
Today in math 8th graders received the graded quizzes that they completed on Friday. We went over a few problems and then went into the textbook to cover new material. Students were introduced to section 1.5 which teaches the rules and strategies for adding integers.
- Homework: Review #3 (all problems) is due Wednesday at the start of class.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Friday September 19th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today students continued working on their scientist's resume and drivers license. If students did not finish their research then they will need to complete this over the weekend.
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th graders completed a quiz over sections 1.2-1.4 of their textbooks. We then finished a a set of practice problems for section 1.5 (equations and mental math).
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th graders completed a mid chapter quiz over the material we have covered thus far in the textbook. For the remainder of class students then had free time to complete make up work.
Today students continued working on their scientist's resume and drivers license. If students did not finish their research then they will need to complete this over the weekend.
- Homework: continue research on famous scientist background. Focus on finding information on what your scientist is most famous for discovering.
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th graders completed a quiz over sections 1.2-1.4 of their textbooks. We then finished a a set of practice problems for section 1.5 (equations and mental math).
- Homework: none
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th graders completed a mid chapter quiz over the material we have covered thus far in the textbook. For the remainder of class students then had free time to complete make up work.
- Homework: none
Thursday September 18th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Students were introduced to a research project for a famous scientist. In this project students will research basic information about a scientist and then create a modern day resume and drivers license for the individual. Shooting Star teachers will then mail these resumes out to agencies, institutions, and businesses in an attempt to find employment with their organization.
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th grade students were introduced to equations and how to solve them using mental math. Students worked on section 1.5 review during class. We will grade it together tomorrow after the quiz.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th graders learned about integers and how to use a number line to compare their values. There will be our first quiz tomorrow (Friday) covering the material we have learned so far this year (1.1-1.4).
Students were introduced to a research project for a famous scientist. In this project students will research basic information about a scientist and then create a modern day resume and drivers license for the individual. Shooting Star teachers will then mail these resumes out to agencies, institutions, and businesses in an attempt to find employment with their organization.
- Homework: continue research on famous scientist background. Focus on finding information on what your scientist is most famous for discovering.
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th grade students were introduced to equations and how to solve them using mental math. Students worked on section 1.5 review during class. We will grade it together tomorrow after the quiz.
- Homework: Review #2 is due at the beginning of class tomorrow
- Study for quiz over 1.1 - 1.4
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th graders learned about integers and how to use a number line to compare their values. There will be our first quiz tomorrow (Friday) covering the material we have learned so far this year (1.1-1.4).
- Homework: Review Assignment #2 is due at beginning of class tomorrow
- Begin studying for quiz over 1.1-1.4
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday September 17th
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!
Please join us tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 for Dzantik'i Heeni's annual parent teacher open house. Shooting Star teachers will make themselves available to meet parents and do our best to answer any questions you may have.
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today in science students completed a "gallery walk" to showcase their branches of science etymology projects. Students focused on the elements of design that we have been studying and gave their peers constructive feedback on their work.
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th grade students continued practicing Order of Operations by completing assignment 1.4 Practice. We graded it in class and went over common mistakes made by students. Our second homework assignment was handed out at the end of class. It is due Friday. There will be our first quiz for CORE 2 math this coming Friday. It will cover material from sections 1.1 -1.4.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th graders completed 1.3 Practice, which gave them further practice and exposure to challenging order of operations problems. At the end of class the second homework assignment was handed out to students. It is due Friday at the beginning of class. There will be our first quiz on Friday covering the material we have learned so far this year (1.1-1.4).
Please join us tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 for Dzantik'i Heeni's annual parent teacher open house. Shooting Star teachers will make themselves available to meet parents and do our best to answer any questions you may have.
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today in science students completed a "gallery walk" to showcase their branches of science etymology projects. Students focused on the elements of design that we have been studying and gave their peers constructive feedback on their work.
- Homework: none
7th Grade Math:
In math 7th grade students continued practicing Order of Operations by completing assignment 1.4 Practice. We graded it in class and went over common mistakes made by students. Our second homework assignment was handed out at the end of class. It is due Friday. There will be our first quiz for CORE 2 math this coming Friday. It will cover material from sections 1.1 -1.4.
- Homework: Review #2 is due at the beginning of class on Friday
- Begin studying for quiz over 1.1 - 1.4
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th graders completed 1.3 Practice, which gave them further practice and exposure to challenging order of operations problems. At the end of class the second homework assignment was handed out to students. It is due Friday at the beginning of class. There will be our first quiz on Friday covering the material we have learned so far this year (1.1-1.4).
- Homework: Review Assignment #2 is due at beginning of class on Friday
- Begin studying for quiz over 1.1-1.4 (scheduled for Friday).
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday September 16th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science students finished working on their branches of science etymology project. We will have a "gallery walk" on Wednesday where students exhibit their work and all of our science classes critique each piece for the elements of design and content that were required.
7th Grade Math:
Today students worked with a partner to complete a practice worksheet on basic skills in Order of Operations.
8th Grade Math:
Today in math, 8th graders worked on a challenging set of problems to practice rules for Order of Operations.
In science students finished working on their branches of science etymology project. We will have a "gallery walk" on Wednesday where students exhibit their work and all of our science classes critique each piece for the elements of design and content that were required.
- Homework: FINISH branches of science project if not completed during class today
7th Grade Math:
Today students worked with a partner to complete a practice worksheet on basic skills in Order of Operations.
- Homework: Review #1 is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday
8th Grade Math:
Today in math, 8th graders worked on a challenging set of problems to practice rules for Order of Operations.
- Homework: Review Assignment #1 is due at beginning of class on Wednesday
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday September 15th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science students continued working on their branches of science etymology project. Students will have tomorrow's class period to finish their projects and then we will have a "gallery walk" on Wednesday where students exhibit their work and all of our science classes critique each piece for the elements of design and content that were required.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th grade math students continued to learn about the basics of "order of operations". Students worked with their table groups on section 1.4 Practice. A review assignment was given to students for homework at the end of the hour.
8th Grade Math:
Today in math, 8th graders learned about the order of operations and some special rules which apply to problems they will be practicing in this section of the textbook. Students are encouraged to try some of the activities and practice problems available on www.classzone.com. Students worked on section 1.3 practice at the end of the class and will finish this assignment tomorrow at the beginning of class. A multiplication facts review assignment was given as homework at the end of class.
In science students continued working on their branches of science etymology project. Students will have tomorrow's class period to finish their projects and then we will have a "gallery walk" on Wednesday where students exhibit their work and all of our science classes critique each piece for the elements of design and content that were required.
- Homework: work on branches of science project
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th grade math students continued to learn about the basics of "order of operations". Students worked with their table groups on section 1.4 Practice. A review assignment was given to students for homework at the end of the hour.
- Homework: Review #1 is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday
8th Grade Math:
Today in math, 8th graders learned about the order of operations and some special rules which apply to problems they will be practicing in this section of the textbook. Students are encouraged to try some of the activities and practice problems available on www.classzone.com. Students worked on section 1.3 practice at the end of the class and will finish this assignment tomorrow at the beginning of class. A multiplication facts review assignment was given as homework at the end of class.
- Homework: Review Assignment #1 is due at beginning of class on Wednesday
Friday, September 12, 2008
Friday September 12th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science students began working on their branches of science etymology project. We will have another class period next week to complete the project. Over the weekend students might find it beneficial to finish finding the definition of their field of science and finding images that illustrate the field.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th grade math students learned about order of operations and worked with a partner to solve a order of operations puzzle.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade math students reviewed the rules for order of operations and worked with a partner to solve an advanced order of operations puzzle.
In science students began working on their branches of science etymology project. We will have another class period next week to complete the project. Over the weekend students might find it beneficial to finish finding the definition of their field of science and finding images that illustrate the field.
- Homework: none (however, students could look for images that illustrate the field of science that they have been assigned.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th grade math students learned about order of operations and worked with a partner to solve a order of operations puzzle.
- Homework: none
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade math students reviewed the rules for order of operations and worked with a partner to solve an advanced order of operations puzzle.
- Homework: none
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thursday September 11th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science class we had a discussion of what behaviors need to occur when we are working with the walls open (projects/group work). We then introduced the Elements of Design that will be a focus of all project work that we complete in science class. These elements of design include Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity and are emphasized for the purpose of increasing the visual effectiveness and professional appearance of student work.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th rade math students were introduced to the website "classzone.com" which is a resource associated with our McDouglas Littel textbook. This website offers students a chance to review and practice content that we are covering during class. We then continued practicing exercises in Exponents by completing 1.3 Practice in class.
8th Grade Math:
Today students were introduced to the website "classzone.com" which is a resource associated with our McDouglas Littel textbook. This website offers students a chance to review and practice content that we are covering during class. The class then finished their studies of Variables & Exponents by completing section 1.2 Practice.
In science class we had a discussion of what behaviors need to occur when we are working with the walls open (projects/group work). We then introduced the Elements of Design that will be a focus of all project work that we complete in science class. These elements of design include Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity and are emphasized for the purpose of increasing the visual effectiveness and professional appearance of student work.
- Homework: none
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th rade math students were introduced to the website "classzone.com" which is a resource associated with our McDouglas Littel textbook. This website offers students a chance to review and practice content that we are covering during class. We then continued practicing exercises in Exponents by completing 1.3 Practice in class.
- Homework: none
8th Grade Math:
Today students were introduced to the website "classzone.com" which is a resource associated with our McDouglas Littel textbook. This website offers students a chance to review and practice content that we are covering during class. The class then finished their studies of Variables & Exponents by completing section 1.2 Practice.
- Homework: none
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wednesday September 10th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science class students completed the Etymology activity with their partners. Students were also assigned a "branch of science" that they will investigate the etymology of the name.
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th grade math students finished 1.2 Practice worksheet. We then graded this assignment as a class and introduced the new lesson covering Exponents (section 1.3).
8th Grade Math:
Today students finished their work on 1.1 Practice and then graded it with table partners. As a class we then introduced section 1.2, covering variables and exponents, and completed several example problems.
In science class students completed the Etymology activity with their partners. Students were also assigned a "branch of science" that they will investigate the etymology of the name.
- Homework: none
7th Grade Math:
Today 7th grade math students finished 1.2 Practice worksheet. We then graded this assignment as a class and introduced the new lesson covering Exponents (section 1.3).
- Homework: none
8th Grade Math:
Today students finished their work on 1.1 Practice and then graded it with table partners. As a class we then introduced section 1.2, covering variables and exponents, and completed several example problems.
- Homework: none
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday September 9th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today in science students finished their multiple intelligences noteguide. We briefly discussed each of the 9 intelligences before students turned in this assignment. The class then began an activity where they investigated the etymology of words used in science. EXAMPLE: Hippopotamus is derived from the prefix hippo (horse like) and suffix potamus (river). This translates into the naming of the hippo as a river horse. We will continue this activity tomorrow during class.
7th Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math students were assigned textbooks and instructed on the format that they are expected to use when keeping their notebooks in order. We then launched into Section 1.2 which covers Variables and Expressions.
8th Grade Math:
Today students were assigned their Pre Algebra textbooks. We discussed the format they need to follow when taking notes and doing problems in class. Students were reminded that their notebooks would be graded and can be used during a test. We then introduced section 1.1 which covers solving variable expressions.
Today in science students finished their multiple intelligences noteguide. We briefly discussed each of the 9 intelligences before students turned in this assignment. The class then began an activity where they investigated the etymology of words used in science. EXAMPLE: Hippopotamus is derived from the prefix hippo (horse like) and suffix potamus (river). This translates into the naming of the hippo as a river horse. We will continue this activity tomorrow during class.
- Homework: none
7th Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math students were assigned textbooks and instructed on the format that they are expected to use when keeping their notebooks in order. We then launched into Section 1.2 which covers Variables and Expressions.
- Homework: none
8th Grade Math:
Today students were assigned their Pre Algebra textbooks. We discussed the format they need to follow when taking notes and doing problems in class. Students were reminded that their notebooks would be graded and can be used during a test. We then introduced section 1.1 which covers solving variable expressions.
- Homework: none
Monday, September 8, 2008
School Pictures This Week
Students were sent home today (Monday) with their school pictures order form. Shooting Star House is scheduled to have pictures taken on Thursday, September 11th from 10:00-12:00 in the morning. Students will need their order forms with them at the time they are scheduled for their school photo. "Make-up" pictures will be given some time in early October.
Monday September 8th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science students finished discussing the two multiple intelligences they were assigned on Friday. They then broke away from their expert group to join a different group of their peers. In this group they shared their summary of the two intelligences they were assigned. We will finish the note taking guide tomorrow at the beginning of class.
7th Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math students completed the assignment "Letter to Your Math Teacher". In this assignment students identified and shared the areas of their mathematical understandings that they believe they are strong in, and the areas where they will need more practice developing.
8th Grade Math:
Today students completed the assignment "Letter to Your Math Teacher". In this assignment students identified and shared the areas of their mathematical understandings that they believe they are strong in, and the areas where they will need more practice developing.
In science students finished discussing the two multiple intelligences they were assigned on Friday. They then broke away from their expert group to join a different group of their peers. In this group they shared their summary of the two intelligences they were assigned. We will finish the note taking guide tomorrow at the beginning of class.
- Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due Friday. Get turned in by Tuesday for 3 out of 5 points possible.
7th Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math students completed the assignment "Letter to Your Math Teacher". In this assignment students identified and shared the areas of their mathematical understandings that they believe they are strong in, and the areas where they will need more practice developing.
- Homework: Finish "Letter To Math Teacher" if it was not completed and turned in by the end of class (due tomorrow at the beginning of class).
- Parent signatures on course syllabus was due Friday. Get turned in by Tuesday for 3 out of 5 points possible.
8th Grade Math:
Today students completed the assignment "Letter to Your Math Teacher". In this assignment students identified and shared the areas of their mathematical understandings that they believe they are strong in, and the areas where they will need more practice developing.
- Homework: Finish "Letter To Math Teacher" if it was not completed and turned in by the end of class (due tomorrow at the beginning of class).
- Parent signatures on course syllabus was due Friday. Get turned in by Tuesday for 3 out of 5 points possible.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday September 5th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today in science students finished the bar graph of their Multiple Intelligences. Students were then divided into four groups to become experts in two of the different Multiple Intelligences. Students worked within their groups to decide what traits of the intelligence they studied could help a group be successful during a project.
Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due today (Friday). Get turned in by Monday for 4 out of 5 points possible.
7 Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math class students finished their precourse test. We then graded the test to identify for areas (fractions, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, estimation, and rounding) that they struggle.
Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due today (Friday). Get turned in by Monday for 4 out of 5 points possible.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade students finished their precourse test. We made corrections and then the end of class was interrupted by a fire drill.
Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due today (Friday). Get turned in by Monday for 4 out of 5 points possible.
Today in science students finished the bar graph of their Multiple Intelligences. Students were then divided into four groups to become experts in two of the different Multiple Intelligences. Students worked within their groups to decide what traits of the intelligence they studied could help a group be successful during a project.
Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due today (Friday). Get turned in by Monday for 4 out of 5 points possible.
7 Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math class students finished their precourse test. We then graded the test to identify for areas (fractions, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, estimation, and rounding) that they struggle.
Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due today (Friday). Get turned in by Monday for 4 out of 5 points possible.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade students finished their precourse test. We made corrections and then the end of class was interrupted by a fire drill.
Homework: Parent signatures on course syllabus was due today (Friday). Get turned in by Monday for 4 out of 5 points possible.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday September 4th
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
In science class students completed their personal Multiple Intelligences Survey/Inventory. The class then discussed this data within peer groups. Student began working on a bar graph to visually share the results of their survey. Instructors led a discussion to help clarify how this information can be used when students begin working within a small group project.
Homework: 1) Please have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week. 2) Also have parents sign and return school forms on page 39 and 40 of student planners.
7 Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math class students finished their round of "golf" with their partner. Students then returned to their regular classroom and completed part II of the Course 2 precourse test.
Homework: Have parents sign and return the bottom portion of the course syllabus by Friday of this week.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade students finished their round of "golf" with their partner. Students then returned to their regular classroom and completed part II of the PreAlgebra precourse test.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
In science class students completed their personal Multiple Intelligences Survey/Inventory. The class then discussed this data within peer groups. Student began working on a bar graph to visually share the results of their survey. Instructors led a discussion to help clarify how this information can be used when students begin working within a small group project.
Homework: 1) Please have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week. 2) Also have parents sign and return school forms on page 39 and 40 of student planners.
7 Grade Math:
Today in 7th Grade Math class students finished their round of "golf" with their partner. Students then returned to their regular classroom and completed part II of the Course 2 precourse test.
Homework: Have parents sign and return the bottom portion of the course syllabus by Friday of this week.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade students finished their round of "golf" with their partner. Students then returned to their regular classroom and completed part II of the PreAlgebra precourse test.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday September 3rd
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today students finished the activity "What's In the Bag?". The class then met with their peers to choose "Clock Partner" groups. At the end of class the instructors gave a brief introduction to the concept of Multiple Intelligences. We will build off this discussion tomorrow to have students complete a Multiple Intelligences Survey/Assessment.
Homework: 1) Please have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week. 2) Also have parents sign and return school forms on page 39 and 40 of student planners.
7 Grade Math:
In math class 7th grade students worked with a partner on a Suduko puzzle as a warm up. We then introduced a math game (golf) which reinforces basic operations of multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, as well as the order of operations. Tomorrow we will finish our "golf" activity and then complete more pre-course testing.
Homework: Have parents sign and return the bottom portion of the course syllabus by Friday of this week.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade students completed several warm up problems and were introduced to a order of operations math game. Students worked in pairs with a peer to compete against students in Mr. Jones' and Mr. Watts' math class on these problems. We will finish the activity tomorrow before moving into more pre-course testing.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
Today students finished the activity "What's In the Bag?". The class then met with their peers to choose "Clock Partner" groups. At the end of class the instructors gave a brief introduction to the concept of Multiple Intelligences. We will build off this discussion tomorrow to have students complete a Multiple Intelligences Survey/Assessment.
Homework: 1) Please have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week. 2) Also have parents sign and return school forms on page 39 and 40 of student planners.
7 Grade Math:
In math class 7th grade students worked with a partner on a Suduko puzzle as a warm up. We then introduced a math game (golf) which reinforces basic operations of multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, as well as the order of operations. Tomorrow we will finish our "golf" activity and then complete more pre-course testing.
Homework: Have parents sign and return the bottom portion of the course syllabus by Friday of this week.
8th Grade Math:
Today 8th grade students completed several warm up problems and were introduced to a order of operations math game. Students worked in pairs with a peer to compete against students in Mr. Jones' and Mr. Watts' math class on these problems. We will finish the activity tomorrow before moving into more pre-course testing.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Tuesday September 2nd
Welcome back to school!!
Another summer has come and gone which brings upon us a new and exciting school year. From all of the staff here in Shooting Star House we would like to welcome our new students and families to our learning community. We look forward to getting to know everyone and working with you this school year.
This blog site will be updated daily with class activities and homework that is assigned to students. It will offer parents a way to find out what is happening in your student's classroom from day to day. I will also post important news and events that will be useful to families.
POWER SCHOOL:
All teachers in the school district will now being using Power School gradebook for maintaining the academic records of their classes. This service includes a feature that allows parents to check their student's progress by accessing the gradebook in each class that they are enrolled. Keep an eye in the mail for a publication which will be sent home to parents from the Juneau School District. It will provide an introduction to Power School and will include your login and initial password to Power School. I have provided a link to the Power School parent sign in page under the "useful links" section on the bottom of this website.
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today students received a syllabus for science which gives an overview of this year's curriculum, grading, discipline procedures, and contact information. Please review this document with your student and return the bottom portion of the syllabus with a parent signature.
Homework: 1) Students will need to bring three items that reflect them and their personalities. We will use these items that are in a paper lunch bag to participate in a "get to know you" team builder that is scheduled for tomorrow.
2) Please have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week. 3) Also have parents sign and return school forms on page 39 and 40 of student planners.
7 Grade Math:
In math students received a syllabus for CORE 2 (7th grade Math) which gives an overview of this year's curriculum, grading, discipline procedures, and contact information. Please review this document with your student and return the bottom portion of the syllabus with a parent signature. We also completed a pre-course assessment to identify students areas of strength and weakness in mathematics.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
8th Grade Math:
In math students received a syllabus for CORE 3 (8th grade Math) which gives an overview of this year's curriculum, grading, discipline procedures, and contact information. Please review this document with your student and return the bottom portion of the syllabus with a parent signature. We also completed a pre-course assessment to identify students areas of strength and weakness in mathematics.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
Another summer has come and gone which brings upon us a new and exciting school year. From all of the staff here in Shooting Star House we would like to welcome our new students and families to our learning community. We look forward to getting to know everyone and working with you this school year.
This blog site will be updated daily with class activities and homework that is assigned to students. It will offer parents a way to find out what is happening in your student's classroom from day to day. I will also post important news and events that will be useful to families.
POWER SCHOOL:
All teachers in the school district will now being using Power School gradebook for maintaining the academic records of their classes. This service includes a feature that allows parents to check their student's progress by accessing the gradebook in each class that they are enrolled. Keep an eye in the mail for a publication which will be sent home to parents from the Juneau School District. It will provide an introduction to Power School and will include your login and initial password to Power School. I have provided a link to the Power School parent sign in page under the "useful links" section on the bottom of this website.
7th & 8th Grade General Science:
Today students received a syllabus for science which gives an overview of this year's curriculum, grading, discipline procedures, and contact information. Please review this document with your student and return the bottom portion of the syllabus with a parent signature.
Homework: 1) Students will need to bring three items that reflect them and their personalities. We will use these items that are in a paper lunch bag to participate in a "get to know you" team builder that is scheduled for tomorrow.
2) Please have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week. 3) Also have parents sign and return school forms on page 39 and 40 of student planners.
7 Grade Math:
In math students received a syllabus for CORE 2 (7th grade Math) which gives an overview of this year's curriculum, grading, discipline procedures, and contact information. Please review this document with your student and return the bottom portion of the syllabus with a parent signature. We also completed a pre-course assessment to identify students areas of strength and weakness in mathematics.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
8th Grade Math:
In math students received a syllabus for CORE 3 (8th grade Math) which gives an overview of this year's curriculum, grading, discipline procedures, and contact information. Please review this document with your student and return the bottom portion of the syllabus with a parent signature. We also completed a pre-course assessment to identify students areas of strength and weakness in mathematics.
Homework: Have parents review and sign bottom portion of course syllabus by Friday of this week.
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