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

Monday 11/03

8th Math
We began a unit on algebra this week. Students studied the distributive property and practiced problems during class.

Homework: Multiplying by Two Digit Numbers Worksheet Due Wednesday Beginning of Class

7th Math.
Students began a unit on decimals and practiced on problems during class.

Homework: Multiplying by Two Digit Numbers Worksheet Due Wednesday Beginning of Class


Science:
Students finished procedures and introductions for their raven studies. Most students have either began data collection or finished over the weekend.

Homework: Finish Raven Write-up Due Wednesday

2009 Yearbooks

Purchase them online!

How? Log on to http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=160325, or fill out the attached order form and put it in Corrine Marks’ mailbox at school.

Cost? $32.00 until January 15th, 2009: after that they will cost $35.00.

Personalization? Online only! Include your name or nickname. The cost is $5.50 for 1 line or $8.00 for 2 lines and icons will cost $3.50 each.

When? Purchase your yearbook online anytime until Jan.15th, 2009, or wait and take your chances. Last year we ran out of books before the last day of school.





Yearbook Order Form

Student Name: _________________________________

Home base Teacher: ____________________________

House: (circle one) Midnight Sun Shooting Star Aurora

Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________

If not purchased online, a receipt will be given to your student’s home base teacher and passed onto the student. Remember personalization is only available with online ordering.

Monday 10/27

8th Math

The first half of class was spent learning the multiplication principle and using tree diagrams to find combinations of events and probability.

Students then finished designing the carnival games and beginning to calculate the probability of winning. They use these probabilities to assign prize values.

Homework: None

7th Math.
The first half of class was spent learning the multiplication principle and using tree diagrams to find combinations of events and probability.

Students then finished designing the carnival games and beginning to calculate the probability of winning. They use these probabilities to assign prize values.


Homework: None


Science:
Students finished procedures and introductions for their raven studies. Most students have either began data collection or finished over the weekend.

Homework: None

2009 Yearbooks

Purchase them online!

How? Log on to http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=160325, or fill out the attached order form and put it in Corrine Marks’ mailbox at school.

Cost? $32.00 until January 15th, 2009: after that they will cost $35.00.

Personalization? Online only! Include your name or nickname. The cost is $5.50 for 1 line or $8.00 for 2 lines and icons will cost $3.50 each.

When? Purchase your yearbook online anytime until Jan.15th, 2009, or wait and take your chances. Last year we ran out of books before the last day of school.





Yearbook Order Form

Student Name: _________________________________

Home base Teacher: ____________________________

House: (circle one) Midnight Sun Shooting Star Aurora

Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________

If not purchased online, a receipt will be given to your student’s home base teacher and passed onto the student. Remember personalization is only available with online ordering.

Thursday, 10/23

8th Math

Students finished designing the carnival games and beginning to calculate the probability of winning. They use these probabilities to assign prize values.

Homework: None

7th Math.
Students finished designing the carnival games and beginning to calculate the probability of winning. They use these probabilities to assign prize values.


Homework: None


Science:
Students have submitted their bird study proposals. They have begun rough drafts for their materials and procedures section and will begin introductions tomorrow.

Homework: None

Tuesday 10/13

I will be out of town for a wedding from Wednesday 10/14-Tuesday 10/20. I will not be posting a homework or classwork update until next Wednesday. I apologize for any incovenience.

8th Math

Students began to submit proposals for a carnvial game. Students will be required to calculate the probability of winning the game and making it fair. The most suitable games will be chosen to be used at the Douglas Halloween Ghost walk.

Homework: None

7th Math.

Students began to submit proposals for a carnvial game. Students will be required to calculate the probability of winning the game and making it fair. The most suitable games will be chosen to be used at the Douglas Halloween Ghost walk.

Homework: None


Science:
Students studied variables and analyzing data with a marble and ramp lab. Students will begin designing their raven study using scientific method this week.

Homework: None

Monday 10/12

8th Math

We studied probability using the Battle-dice game.

Homework: None

7th Math
We studied probability using the Battle-dice game.

Homework: None


Science:
Students studied variables and analyzing data with a marble and ramp lab.

Homework: None

Tuesday 10/7

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Thursday 8am-7pm and Friday 8am-12pm!
8th Math

We studied area and perimeter today.

Homework: None

7th Math
We studied theoretical and experimental probability with a coin flip lab.

Homework: None


Science:
Students studied writing scientific methods through the See It, Write It, Do It activity.

Homework: None

Tuesday 9/30

I will not be at school from Wednesday 10/1 - Monday 10/6. I will be on a tanner crab survey with the AK Dept. of Fish and Game. This is part of an outreach effort by Fish and Game to bring real science back to the classroom. This will be a unique opportunity for students on my return. Please direct any questions to Mr. Northcutt.

I have also sent out Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule times. Please ask your student about the form and send it back.

Conferences are Thursday 10/9 and Friday 10/10.

8th Math
We reviewed for the test tomorrow.

Homework: None


7th Math
We reviewed for the test tomorrow.

Homework: None


Science:
Students began learning the scientific method by analyzing an episode of the television program, Mythbusters.

Homework: State Museum Permission Slip, Due Thursday or before.

Monday, 9/29

8th Math
We finished the study of dividing and multiplying integers.

Homework: Mixed Review, due Wednesday


7th Math
We studied area and perimeter.

Homework: Mixed Review, due Wednesday


Science:
Students heard a Tlingit Raven story on Friday and began raven art. Today we finished the art and will begin scientific method.

We are visiting the AK State Museum for the Raven Exhibit. Please make sure you have signed a permission slip.

Homework: None

Tuesday 9/23

8th Math
We finished the study of adding integers.

Homework: Adding Integers: Mini-Mottoes


7th Math
We finished the study of adding integers.

Homework: Adding Integers: Mini-Mottoes


Science:
Students went outside for a nature scavenger hunt. This is the beginning of an in-depth unit on the scientific method through the study of ravens.

Homework: None

Monday 9/22

8th Math
We reviewed the quiz from Friday

Homework: No Homework


7th Math
We reviewed the quiz from Friday.

Homework: No Homework

Science:
Students worked on their scientist resume.

Homework: None

Tuesday, 9/16

Come and visit Dzantik' I Heeni tomorrow from 5:30-7:00 for Open House. You can visit all of your student's teachers and tour the school.

8th Math
We studied order of operations.

Homework: Multiplication Facts Worksheet (both sides) Due Wednesday


7th Math
We studied order of operations.

Homework: Multiplication Facts Worksheet (both sides) Due Wednesday

Science:
Students have been assigned a branch of science to research and make a poster to illustrate the branch of science. The poster will include etymology of the word, illustrations and careers associated with the branch. The poster is due beginning of class tommorow

Homework: Branch of Science Poster

Monday, 9/15

8th Math
We studied absolute value, opposites and equations involving absolute value and opposites.

Homework: Multiplication Facts Worksheet (both sides) Due Wednesday


7th Math
We studied equations and the distance formula.

Homework: Multiplication Facts Worksheet (both sides) Due Wednesday

Science:
Students have been assigned a branch of science to research and make a poster to illustrate the branch of science. The poster will include etymology of the word, illustrations and careers associated with the branch. The poster is due tomorrow at the end of class.

Homework: None

Thursday, 9/11

8th Math
We are reviewing order of operations. We had about 30 minutes to work on homework so most students finished their homework.

Homework: Practice Sheet 1-3: circled problems


7th Math
We are reviewing order of operations. We had about 30 minutes to work on homework so most students finished their homework.

Homework: Practice Sheet 1-4: circled problems

Science:
We had a discussion about proper behavior for group work. Then, we worked on the principles of design for projects. We began our branches of science project. Students have been assigned a branch of science to research and make a poster to illustrate the branch of science. The poster will include etymology of the word, illustrations and careers associated with the branch.

Homework: None

Wednesday, 9/10

8th Math
We are learning to write numbers as exponents. Students practiced writing bases, exponents and powers.

Homework: Practice Sheet 1-2: circled problems


7th Math
We are learning to write numbers as exponents. Students practiced writing bases, exponents and powers.

Homework: Practice Sheet 1-3: circled problems

Science:
We finished the lesson about finding the root meaning of science words. Students will begin a project about the branches of science using root meanings of words and the principles of design.

Homework: None

Tuesday, 9/9

Math
We are learning to solve algebraic equations using inverse operations. Students had time to practice in class and then begin homework.

Homework: Practice Sheet 1-7: #1-20

Science:
We finished the jigsaw reading to understand all of the multiple intelligences. We learned about finding the root meaning of science words. Students then practiced finding root words using the dictionary.

Homework: None


Ballroom Dancing at Dzantik' i Heeni
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to come and learn to ballroom dance Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 -November 20 at the after-school Ballroom Dance Club in the commons. This dance form is fun for all ages, and all levels. Instructor Pat Belec of The Dance Loft in Juneau brings years of experience teaching ballroom dance classes in Juneau and beyond. Pat is excited to meet our kids, and to get started helping them cultivate their own dancing ability. Ballroom dancing brings healthy exercise to young people as they practice the social graces of interacting with others. In our second year, this club is supported by the Juneau International Folkdancers and CBJ Youth Activities grant. For more information, talk with counselor Sally Donaldson (463-1899,x219) who is helping to coordinate this refreshing, fun after-school activity.

Monday, 9/8

Math
We began working on variables, expression and solving expressions.

Homework: Women Warriors Multiplication Puzzle

Science:
We did a jigsaw reading to understand all of the multiple intelligences. Students worked in expert groups to learn 2 intelligences and then went to groups to share their knowledge and learn about the other 7 intelligences.

Homework: None


Ballroom Dancing at Dzantik' i Heeni
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to come and learn to ballroom dance Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 -November 20 at the after-school Ballroom Dance Club in the commons. This dance form is fun for all ages, and all levels. Instructor Pat Belec of The Dance Loft in Juneau brings years of experience teaching ballroom dance classes in Juneau and beyond. Pat is excited to meet our kids, and to get started helping them cultivate their own dancing ability. Ballroom dancing brings healthy exercise to young people as they practice the social graces of interacting with others. In our second year, this club is supported by the Juneau International Folkdancers and CBJ Youth Activities grant. For more information, talk with counselor Sally Donaldson (463-1899,x219) who is helping to coordinate this refreshing, fun after-school activity.

Math:
We finished our Pre-course test to assess student strengths and weaknesses.

Homework: None

Science:
We finished our Multiple Intelligences Survey to analyze our learning styles and graphed the results. We did a jigsaw reading to understand all of the multiple intelligences.

Homework: None


Ballroom Dancing at Dzantik' i Heeni
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to come and learn to ballroom dance Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 -November 20 at the after-school Ballroom Dance Club in the commons. This dance form is fun for all ages, and all levels. Instructor Pat Belec of The Dance Loft in Juneau brings years of experience teaching ballroom dance classes in Juneau and beyond. Pat is excited to meet our kids, and to get started helping them cultivate their own dancing ability. Ballroom dancing brings healthy exercise to young people as they practice the social graces of interacting with others. In our second year, this club is supported by the Juneau International Folkdancers and CBJ Youth Activities grant. For more information, talk with counselor Sally Donaldson (463-1899,x219) who is helping to coordinate this refreshing, fun after-school activity.

Thursday, Sept. 4

Math:
Today, we finished the math letter to teachers and are finishing the assessment of students' strengths and weaknesses

Homework: None

Science:
We finished our Multiple Intelligences Survey to analyze our learning styles and graphed the results.

Homework: None


Ballroom Dancing at Dzantik' i Heeni
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to come and learn to ballroom dance Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 -November 20 at the after-school Ballroom Dance Club in the commons. This dance form is fun for all ages, and all levels. Instructor Pat Belec of The Dance Loft in Juneau brings years of experience teaching ballroom dance classes in Juneau and beyond. Pat is excited to meet our kids, and to get started helping them cultivate their own dancing ability. Ballroom dancing brings healthy exercise to young people as they practice the social graces of interacting with others. In our second year, this club is supported by the Juneau International Folkdancers and CBJ Youth Activities grant. For more information, talk with counselor Sally Donaldson (463-1899,x219) who is helping to coordinate this refreshing, fun after-school activity.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Math:
We began an overview of student strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes in math and played a math game involving order of operations.

Homework: None

Science:
We played a team-building activity. We began our study of group dynamics. We began a multiple intelligences inventory to assess students' learning styles.


Homework: None

Tues. 9/2

Math:
As a class, we reviewed the class syllabus. This included class overview, discipline plan and supply list. We also began a pre-course test to analyze student strengths and weaknesses.

Homework: Get signature on class plan

Science:
As a class, we reviewed the class syllabus. This included class overview, discipline plan and supply list. We also began team building activities to get to know each other.


Homework: Get signature on class plan, bring 3 items for the What's in the Sack? activity.