Thursday December 9th

8th Grade Math: Today in 8th grade math we started section 3.2 which introduces solving multiple step equations that have parentheses and like terms.  example:   3x + 4(6x - 8) +(-18) = 4 
We will continue working on this section in class tomorrow.  
Homework:
Review #7 is due tomorrow (Friday)

7th Grade Math: In 7th grade math students worked on section 5.2 practice which is an assignment relating to adding and subtraction mixed numbers.
Homework:   
Review #7 is due tomorrow (Friday)

7th/8th Grade Science: Today students turned in their cell phone math assignment, which was homework last night.  We then started our final project for this minerals unit.  Students are writing a letter to share their ideas for solutions to the issues of cell phone recycling OR Human Rights issues associated with mining in Africa.  We will continue these letters in tomorrow's class.  They will be due Monday at the start of class. 
Homework:
Brainstorm for letter writing assignment...