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8th Grade Snapshot
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Weekly Assignments
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April 18-22
Monday
(Navy)
Tuesday
(Burgundy)
Wednesday
(Navy)
Thursday
(Burgundy)
Friday
(Navy)
Math
Pre-Algebra: Number Puzzles-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Solving Quadratics by Graphing-Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: Exam Review
Geometry: Solving Quadratics by Factoring-Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: Graphing Exam
Geometry: Solving Quadratics by Completing the Square-Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: Keeping the Equation Balanced-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Solving Quadratics by Quadratic Formula- Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: Balanced Moves-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Solving Quadratic Equations Test Review-Get note organized for exam
STEM
Students will continue building their Earthquake Resistant Skyscraper.
Students will have an opportunity to test out their bases on the shake plate.
Students will complete their Skyscrapers.
We will begin our first round of tests - students will be able to make improvements, reflect in writing, and add to their STEM Notebooks.
English
Science
Students will complete a lab on craters. If they are absent they will have to watch a demonstration and complete the lab. Students will watch some videos to determine the possibility of a future impact on Earth or the moon. They will take notes. History
Breakdown of the Preamble
- Principles of the Constitution
- QUIZ - Breakdown of the Preamble and Principles of the Constitution
Separation of Powers (Diagram)
QUIZ - Separation of Powers Diagram- How a Bill Becomes a LawTech
- Proclamation Video
- Develop Proclamation video
- Proclamation video presentations
- Proclamation Video
- Develop Proclamation video
- Proclamation video presentations
- Proclamation Video
- Develop Proclamation video
- Proclamation video presentations
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April 25-29
Monday
(Burgundy)
Tuesday
(Navy)
Wednesday
(Burgundy)
Thursday
(Navy)
Friday
(Burgundy)
Math
Pre-Algebra: More Balanced Moves-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Quadratic Equations Test Review-Get notes ready for test
Pre-Algebra:Solving Any Linear Equation- Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Quadratic Equations Test
Pre-Algebra: Strategic Solving-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Writing and Graphing Systems of Linear Equations-Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra:All, Some, or No Solutions- Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry:Solving Systems by Substitution-Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: How Many Solutions?-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry:Solving Systems by Elimination (Part 1)- Complete assignments on Presentation
STEM
Students will complete their final Skyscraper model.
If time permits, students will test their models on the shake table.
Students will present their models and compete to see whose skyscraper can withstand the shake table the longest.
Students will complete their STEM Notebooks for Unit 5.
If time permits, students will be introduced to their final unit of the year.
Students will learn about the final unit of the year, Passion Project - Real World Application of STEM.,
Students will research a crisis, concern, or need of their choosing. Students will identify potential topics.
English
Science
Students will complete a Foss Web sort about the solar system.Students will identify key features in our solar system.Students will read pgs. 67-70 in Planetary Science and answer the think questions.Students will complete an IXL group jam.Students will take notes on the two possible theories about the formation of the solar system.Students will participate in class discussion.Students will identify possible theories for the formation of the moon.Students will create a poster that proposes energy sources for a colony to sustain life on the Moon. This will be due at the end of class.History
- QUIZ: How a Bill Becomes a Law
- The Amendment Process
- The Bill of Rights
- UpFront Article: The Limits of Student Speech
Activity: Questions
- U.S. Constitution Unit Assessment Tech
- Year in Review Video
- Develop/complete planning sheet
- Develop Year in Review video
- Year in Review Video
- Develop/complete planning sheet
- Develop Year in Review video
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May 2-6
Monday
(Navy)
Tuesday
(Burgundy)
Wednesday
(Navy)
Thursday
(Burgundy)
Friday
(Navy)
Math
Pre-Algebra: When Are They The Same?- Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry:Solving Systems by Elimination (Part 1)- Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: On or Off the Line-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Solving Systems by Elimination (Part 2)- Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: On Both Lines-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry:Solving Systems by Elimination (Part 3)- Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: Systems of Equations-Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry: Systems of Equations and Their Solutions- Complete assignments on Presentation
MAP Testing STEM
English
Science
History
- Students will be using what they have learned about maps, governments, economies, and cultures to create their own country. This will culminate in a final project (due Monday, May 16) which will include a student-created map, presentation, and video.- Introduce the project
- Governments and Economies notes/examples
- Work on establishing the features of the country for the culminating project - Work on designing the country map for the culminating project Tech
- Year in Review Video
- Develop/complete planning sheet
- Develop Year in Review video
- Project due on Thursday, May 5th
- Year in Review Video
- Develop/complete planning sheet
- Develop Year in Review video
- Project due on Thursday, May 5th
- Year in Review Video
- Develop/complete planning sheet
- Develop Year in Review video
- Project due on Thursday, May 5th
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May 9-13
Monday
(Burgundy)
Tuesday
(Navy)
Wednesday
(Burgundy)
Thursday
(Navy)
Friday
(Burgundy)
Math
Pre-Algebra-MAP test-HW: None
Geometry-MAP test- HW: None
Pre-Algebra- Systems of Equations-HW: Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry-Trigonometry- HW: Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra- Solving Systems of Equations HW:Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry- Trigonometry Word Problems-HW: Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra- More Systems-HW:Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry- Trig Identities-HW: Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra- Writing Systems of Equations HW: Complete assignments on Presentation
Geometry- Trig Identities- HW- Complete assignments on Presentation
STEM
Students will begin planning their Passion Projects in their STEM notebooks.
If time permits, students may begin building their projects.
Students will complete building their models. Students will write an expository essay about their Passion Project to be used for their final presentation. English
Science
Students will investigate temperatures of planets. They will have a notebook sheet to do. Students will prepare for their quiz on Friday. Students will investigate atmospheres of planets. We will complete a jeopardy review for their quiz. They will also have time to check notebooks in preparation for our final notebook check on Friday. Students will complete a quiz on Astronomy. History
- Class time to work on "Create a Country" presentations, maps, and commercials - Finalize presentations, maps, and commercials
- Country Presentations begin Monday (05/16/22)Tech
- Final Thoughts Video
- Develop Final Thoughts video
- Project due on Monday, May 16th before class begins
- Final Thoughts Video
- Develop Final Thoughts video
- Project due on Monday, May 16th before class begins
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May 16-20
Monday
(Navy)
Tuesday
(Burgundy)
Wednesday
(Navy)
Thursday
(Burgundy)
Friday
(Navy)
Math
Pre-Algebra: Solving Problems with Systems of Equations
Geometry:Conditional Probability-Complete assignments on Presentation
Pre-Algebra: Systems of Equations Exam
Geometry: Probability Exam
Pre-Algebra: Systems of Equations Exam Corrections
Geometry: Probability Exam Corrections
Locker Clean-Out Field Day/Graduation! STEM
English
Science
Students will make elephant toothpaste. Students will rotate classes with games, outside time, and other fun activities.History
- Country Presentations - Country Presentations - 8th Grade Picnic: 9:20am - 1:00pm- Graduation Rehearsal: 1:00pm- GRADUATION - ARRIVE BY 5:30pmTech
- Final Thoughts Video
- Develop Final Thoughts video
- Project due on Tuesday, May 17th
- Final Thoughts Video
- Develop Final Thoughts video
- Project due on Tuesday, May 17th
LAST DAY!!
Field Day/Picnic/Graduation