Tuesday December 9th

7th & 8th Grade General Science:

Today in science students worked on completing their astronomy topics cartoon strips. These will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the class period.

Homework: Finish astronomy cartoon strip

7th Grade Math:

In math students reviewed how to calculate the mean, median, and mode averages for a given set of data. They they worked with a table partner to calculate averages for data relating to U.S. Presidents as well as data relating to Super Bowl scores.

Homework: none

8th Grade Math:

Today 8th graders finished working through section 3.1 practice which focused on solving two-step equations. The class then reviewed using distributive property of multiplication and combining like terms in an expression. We transitioned to section 3.2 of the textbook which covers using distributive property and combining like terms to solve multiple step equations.

Homework: none

Thursday December 4th

7th & 8th Grade General Science:

Today in science we discussed the importance of a planet having an atmosphere and how the principle of "greenhouse effect" occurs. Students then completed a lab comparing the temperature increase of a lamp shining on a cup of sand & water with no plastic top to one with a plastic top. Students will look at their results tomorrow and draw conclusions based upon their data.

Homework: none

7th Grade Math:

Today in math seventh graders reviewed how to complete conversions within the metric system. The class then worked on the chapter review section at the end of chapter two. There will be a test tomorrow in class.

Homework: Study for the chapter 2 test

8th Grade Math:

In class today 8th graders completed the chapter 2 test. Students needing more time can finish the test tomorrow during class.

Homework: none

Wednesday December 3rd

7th & 8th Grade General Science:

Today in science students completed the data collection for light lab #3. If they did not finish their graph and conclusion then it is homework that will be due tomorrow at the start of class

Homework: Finish graph and conclusions of light lab #3 (effect of light on temperature)

7th Grade Math:

Today in class students began working with converting metric units. Students completed 2.7 Practice in class.

Homework: Study for the chapter 2 test which is scheduled for Friday.

8th Grade Math:

In math students completed group presentations to share how to solve various types of problems that were learned in math during this chapter. There will be a chapter test over material in chapter 2 tomorrow (Thursday). Students are encouraged to work through review problems for Chapter 2 on the textbook's website (classzone.com). There is a link to this website on the "useful links" section of this class web page.

Homework: Complete review problems given at the end of class.

Tuesday December 2nd

7th & 8th Grade General Science:

Today in science students read through a handout from the textbook that described the inverse relationship between distance from light source and light intensity. The class then made preparations for their third light lab in which they will test temperature as it relates to angle or distance from the light source.

Homework: none

7th Grade Math:

Today in class completed the Juneau School District's 7th grade (CORE 2) Math Assessment.

Homework: Review #7 (converting metric units) is due tomorrow

8th Grade Math:

In math students continued to practice how to solve one-step equations that involve decimals by completing 2.7 Practice. Students graded their work at the end of class so they have feedback on their understanding of this section. There will be a Chapter Test over chapter 2 on Thursday of this week. We will have a chapter review session tomorrow during class. Students are encouraged to work through review problems for Chapter 2 on the textbook's website (classzone.com). There is a link to this website on the "useful links" section of this class web page.

Homework: Review Homework #7 (solving one-step equations including decimals) is due tomorrow

Monday December 1st

7th & 8th Grade General Science:

Today in science students finished making the graphs and writing the conclusions to their second light energy lab. By the end of class all students were to turn this completed assignment in to the tray.

Homework: none

7th Grade Math:

Today in class students finished the measurement lab that they started on Tuesday of last week.

Homework: Review #7 (converting metric units) is due Wednesday

8th Grade Math:

In math students were introduced to how to solve one-step equations that involve decimals. There will be a Chapter Test over chapter 2 on Thursday of this week. Students are encouraged to work through review problems for Chapter 2 on the textbook's website (classzone.com). There is a link to this website on the "useful links" section of this class web page.

Homework: Review Homework #7 (solving one-step equations including decimals) is due Wednesday