Thursday 1/8

8th Math.
We are practicing using proportions to solve an unknown value.

Homework: Practice 9-3 (all problems)

7th Math.
We studied Greatest Common Factor.

Homework: Practice Sheet 4.2 (even only)


Science:
We began to place important events in the Earth's History on the Earth History Timelines.

Homework: None

Monday 1/5

8th Math.
We began the second challenge of the Everest Trek Unit. We used proportions to solve scale problems involving crossing a crevasse.

Homework:None

7th Math.
We began a unit on factors.

Homework: Practice Sheet 4.1


Science:
We studied index fossils.

Homework: None

Monday 12/8

8th Math.
We studied the Engineering Design Process to begin the graphing unit called Everest Trek.

Homework:None

7th Math.
We had the test on decimals.

Homework: No Homework


Science:
We had a seawater lab to discover the components that make limestone.

Homework: None

Thursday 12/4

8th Math
Students studied linear graphing. The concentration was on scaling of axis.

Homework:Graphing of tree growth Due Friday

7th Math.
Students studied the conversion of metric units.

Homework: No Homework


Science:
Students made sandstone using sand and a matrix of Sodium silicate. We also read about the Coconino sandstone in Grand Canyon National Park

Homework: None

Monday 11/17

8th Math
Students took a quiz today.

Homework:Dividing Decimals Due Wednesday

7th Math.
Students took a quiz today.

Homework: Dividing decimals Due Wednesday


Science:
Students conducted a lab comparing the rocks from two different areas of the Grand Canyon. They conducted an acid test and made other observations about the rocks. They discovered the definitions of limestone, sandstone and shale through this lab.

Homework: None

Thursday 11/13

8th Math
We are studying parts of algebraic expressions and how to simplify algebraic expressions.

Homework: Multiplication Kick-Back Due Friday

7th Math.
Students are studying division of decimal numbers.

Homework: Multiplication Kick-Back Due Friday


Science:
We viewed a slide show of different parts of the Grand Canyon and generated questions students had about the Grand Canyon. We then learned about John Wesley's Powell's journey through the Grand Canyon in the late 1800's.

Homework: None

8th Math
We are studying parts of algebraic expressions and how to simplify algebraic expressions.

Homework: Multiplication Kick-Back Due Friday

7th Math.
Students are studying division of decimal numbers.

Homework: Multiplication Kick-Back Due Friday


Science:
We have begun a study of Earth Science. Students took a virtual field trip of the Grand Canyon today. They made observations of rocks found in the Grand Canyon and studied landforms in the Grand Canyon through photographs and an interactive panaromic computer program.

Homework: None