Thursday, January 28, 2010

Thursday 1/28/2010

7th & 8th Grade General Science: Today in science students completed a third lab relating to magnetism and magnetic fields. This lab focused on students discovering different materials that "shield" the magnetic field of a magnet.
Homework: Finish lab questions if they were not completed in the class time given

7th Grade Math:
Students spent the class period working on their choice of one of three practice/review activities for the Chapter test tomorrow.
Homework: Chapter 4 test will be tomorrow.

8th Grade Math: In math students completed an activity to check the prices of the stocks they "purchased" earlier this month. Students calculated the profits or losses that they have had over this period. During the second half of class students spent time studying and adding to their notes for the chapter 4 test. Due to a number of students who are missing school Friday, the test has been rescheduled for Monday of next week. Students will continue review activities for the test in tomorrow's class period.
Homework:
  • Review #2 is due Monday of next week
  • Chapter 4 test will be Monday of next week.