Thursday, September 18, 2008

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.
  • Homework: continue research on famous scientist background. Focus on finding information on what your scientist is most famous for discovering.
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7
th 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
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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