Monday, November 17, 2008

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, November 13, 2008

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

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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, November 3, 2008

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, October 27, 2008

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, October 23, 2008

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, October 14, 2008

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