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