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8th Grade Snapshot
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Week of November 27, 2023
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(Burgundy)11/27-12/1 11/27 11/28 11/29 11/30 12/1 ELAWeekly IXL Due Monday: EE.2, UU.1, N.1 In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Appositives
Morphology - Prefix, Root, SuffixBegin Background Knowledge for Animal Farm
Notice/Wonder/ThinkBuilding Background Knowledge for Animal Farm
Terms
Begin Chapter 1 AnnotatingBuilding Background Knowledge for Animal Farm
Russian Revolution
Continue Chapter 1 AnnotatingBuilding Background Knowledge for Animal Farm
J. Stalin
QuizHomework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Complere Root Word Study Guide
Study for Friday's QuizStudy for Friday's Root Word Quiz
IXLStudy for Friday's Root Word Quiz
IXLStudy for Tomorrow's Quiz
IXLAny Missing Assignments MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 4 Lesson 5 Module 4 Lesson 6 Module 4 Lesson 6 Module 4 Test Review Module 4 Exam Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 4 Lessons 1-5 Moduel 4 Lessons 1-5 Module 4 Lesson 6 Module 4 Lesson 7 Module 4 Lesson 7 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 2 Lesson 13 Unit 2 Lesson 14 Unit 2 Lesson 15 Unit 2 Test Test Correction (& Unit 3 Lesson 1) Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Science How similar or different are different species of penguins? Analyzing heritable body strucures Test corrections How similar or different are different species of penguins?
develop questions of how heritable bone structures would compare between these penguins and ancient penguin fossils other than PedroAnalyze data tables of bone-related structures for ancient penguin fossils and modern penguins, MAP Testing Social StudiesM13L1: Race to the Moon
M13L1: Conflict in VietnamUpcoming: Quiz over Lesson 1 - Monday (12/04/23)Tech Review Scenes and Shots. Understand camera angles. Understand requirements for Basic Scene assignment. Develop plan for Basic Scene assignment. Develop plan for Basic Scene assignment. Film shots for Basic Scene assignment. -
Week of November 13, 2023
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(Navy)11/13-11/17 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 ELAWeekly IXL Due Friday: B.2 In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 4 Lesson 3 Module 4 Lesson 4 (Part 1) Module 4 Lesson 4 (Part 2) Module 4 Lesson 5 (Part 1) Module 4 Lesson 5 (Part 2) Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 3 Lesson 6 Module 3 Exam Review Module 3 Exam Module 4 Lesson 1 (Part 1) Module 4 Lesson 1 (Part 2) Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 2 Lesson 9 Unit 2 Lesson 10 Unit 2 Lesson 11 Unit 2 Lesson 12& Algebra Review QUiz Unit 2 Lesson 13 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U2L9 Practice Problem U2L10 Practice Problem U2L11 Practice Problem U2L12 Practice Problem U2L13 Practice Problem Science Discussion on penguin fossil discovery: how are living things related to things that lived long ago Compare and contrast modern penguin characteristics Predict what penguins would look like long ago: Where did all the ancient penguins go?
Where did all the different species of modern penguins come from?Investigating ways to determine the similarities/differences between species now and long ago. Social StudiesTech Examine the power of video in communication. Analyze the video production process. Understand basic filiming techniques. Differentiate between scenes vs shots. -
Week of November 6, 2023
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(Burgundy)11/6-11/10 11/6 11/7 11/8 11/9 11/10 ELAWeekly IXL Due Friday: M.2 In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Informational Writing
Use Craft Element - Headings, Subheading, Chunking InformationInformational Writing
Use Craft Element - Engaging the readerInformational Writing
Use Craft Element - Engaging the reader day 2Informational Writing
Summarzing an informational textInformational Writing
Grammar - AppositivesHomework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: None None None None None MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 4 Lesson 1 Module 4 Lesson 3 Module 4 Lesson 3 Module 4 Lesson 4 Module 4 Lesson 4 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 3 Lesson 4 Module 3 Lesson 5 Module 3 Lesson 5 Module 3 Lesson 6 Module 3 Lesson 6 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 2 Lesson 7 Unit 2 Quiz Unit 2 Quiz Corrections Unit 2 Lesson 8 Unit 1 Lesson 17 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Science Variation of Traits Heredity CER & Variation of Traits Analysis DNA Extraction Experiment Test Review Genetics & Heredity Assessment Social StudiesModule 12 Review - time in class to work on Study Guide and prep for written responses Blooket Review game Module 12 Test study Guide and Blooket links available in Google Classroom Tech Voice record Quoteworthy script. Develop Quoteworthy podcast. Complete Quoteworthy podcast and turn into Google Classroom. Examine the power of video to communicate. Analyze the video production process. -
Week of October 30, 2023
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(Navy)10/30-11/3 10/30 10/31 11/1 11/2 11/3 ELAWeekly IXL Due Friday: B.2 In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Day 2 Informational Writing
Infographics
Understanding and Evaluating InformationDay 3 Informational Writing
Locate Title, Author
Identify Intended Audience & PurposeDay 4 Informational Writing
Analyze Heading and SubheadingDay 5 Informational Writing
Consider Multiple Points of View of Information and ImpactDay 6 Informational Writing
Summarize Big Idea & consider order of evidence in summaryHomework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Any makeup PEAEALs or IXLs
End of the trimester next week. All missing work due by this Friday, Nov. 3Any makeup PEAEALs or IXLs
End of the trimester next week. All missing work due by this Friday, Nov. 3Any makeup PEAEALs or IXLs
End of the trimester next week. All missing work due by this Friday, Nov. 3Any makeup PEAEALs or IXLs
End of the trimester next week. All missing work due by this Friday, Nov. 3Final Day to complete any missing assignments MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 3 Exam Review Module 3 Exam Module 4 Lesson 1 Module 4 Lesson 1 Module 4 laesson 2 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 3 Lesson 2 Module 3 Lesson 2 Module 3 Lesson 3 Module 3 Lesson 3 Module 3 Lesson 4 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 2 Lesson 4 Algebra Review Quiz & Unit 2 Lesson 5 Unit 2 Lesson 6 Unit 2 Lesson 7 Unit 2 Quiz Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U2L4 U2L5 U2L6 U2L7 Science Inheritance & Variation of Traits Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions. Key Terms in notebook EdPuzzle-Punnett Squares. Punnett Square Practice Mendelian Genetics Webquest. Social StudiesM12L2 > Eisenhower and the Cold War
M12L3 > America's Economy in the 1950sM12L3 > Mood of the 1950s History Detective Activity - Changing of Women's Roles in the 1950s Tech Write Quoteworthy Podcast script. Voice record Quoteworthy podcast. Develop/edit Quoteworthy podcast. Voice record Quoteworthy podcast. Develop/edit Quoteworthy podcast. -
Week of October 23, 2023
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(Navy)10/23-10/27 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 ELAWeekly IXL Due Friday: Fall BreakIn Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 2 Lesson 1 Unit 2 Lesson 2 Unit 2 Lesson 3 Unit 3 Lesson 4 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U2L1 U2L2 U2L3 U2L4 Science Social StudiesTech -
Week of October 16, 2023
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(Burgundy)10/16-10/20 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 ELAWeekly IXL Due Friday: In Class: In Class: In Class: Fall BreakFall BreakHomework: Homework: Homework: MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Science Social StudiesTech
