Thursday, April 29, 2010

Thursday April 29th

7th & 8th Grade General Science: In science students began class with a quick genetics activity that had them determining if they have specific traits. Class then had a lecture/discussion for the definitions and other background information on chromosomes, DNA, genes and alleles.
Homework: none

7th Grade Math: In math 7th graders began the Building Design Project. Students have been learning about units and unit rates as well as scale and scale factors. Students will now apply and demonstrate an understanding of these skills by designing a cabin or other small building. They will make scale drawings, calculate the cost of building materials, and then build a scale model. Today, students brainstormed with their assigned partners, ideas and drawings of different designs.
Homework: None

8th Grade Math: Today 8th graders took part in the MAPS math test, so there was no math today.
Homework: None
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