Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tuesday February 15th

8th Grade Math: Today students completed a warm up problem relating to section 7.6 (percent applications). We then discussed student's study habits and how individuals in our class prepare for tests.  The class then started our preparation for the upcoming test over chapter 7 by completing the  practice test at the end of the chapter.   We will continue the review tomorrow.  The test is scheduled for Thursday. 
Homework:

Review #6 is due Wednesday

7th Grade Math:
Today in class we did a review problem about functions, slope and y-intercept as a warm up.  The class then asked questions about the height vs. arm span graph.  We then transitioned to our final work in functions and relationships, the "TURTLE vs SNAIL" project. 
Homework:

Review #6 is due Wednesday

7th/8th Grade Science:
Today in science students discussed the factors that influence the motion of a snowball traveling through the air.  Students then wrote creative short stories relating the physics of snowball projectiles and a target (Mr. Watts). 
Homework:
Bring in 2 liter soda bottles for our rocket unit