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Weekly Assignments
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Sept 27- Oct 1
Monday
(Navy)
Tuesday
(Burgundy)
Wednesday
(Navy)
Thursday
(Burgundy)
Friday
(Navy)
Math
Pre-Algebra: Exam Review- Students worked in small groups on exam review, At home, make sure notes are ready.
Geometry: Lesson 20-Truth Tables- Lesson Practice 20 p.124 For tomorrow, complete Practice #1-30 p.124-126
Pre-Algebra: Exam -Use any notes you have. Use classwork. Use Textbook
Geometry: Investigation 2- Google search, "Pythagorean Theorem Proof" Find a proof that makes sense to you. Write a paragraph or two about how it proves the theorem and why you like the proof. Create a poster depicting the proof.
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 32- Probability. Practice Set 32 p.214 For tomorrow, complete Written Practice #1-30 p.214-217
Geometry: Exam- Use any notes you have. Use Classwork. Use textbook.
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 31- Collecting Like Terms. Level H Skill N.2, Level I Skill C.12, Level J Skill X.15 To SmartScore of 90
Geometry: Lesson 21- Law of Detachment & Syllogism. Lesson Practice 21 p.133. For tomorrow, complete Practice #1-30 p.133-136
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 33- Adding Integers. Practice Set 33 p.219-220. For tomorrow, complete Written Practice #1-30 p.220-222
Geometry: Lesson 22- Areas of Quadrilaterals. Google search are formulas for :1)Parallelogram 2)Trapezoid 3)Rhombus. Explain why each formula works. Turn in on a Google Doc
STEM
Students will test launching a ping-pong ball from their rockets to be sure they have successfully devised a way to transfer momentum from the rocket to the “egg”. Students will make any final modifications and begin testing their final rocket designs (Day 1) English
Discuss "Political Society" and "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night" + Character Chart + Essay Reading Quiz + Discuss Pages 65-76 "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Excerpt + Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" Analysis and Comparison to Fahrenheit 451 "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Excerpt + Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" Analysis and Comparison to Fahrenheit 451 Reading Quiz + Discuss Pages 76-90 Science
Students will complete notes on genetics in their notebook. PowerPoints will be posted in Google Classroom as well.Students will complete a DNA extraction lab. Final lab write ups must be typed and turned in on Monday. Formatting can be found on my website.Students will finish notes on genetics.Students will begin working on their lab reports and midterm study guides.Students may use the study guide on the midterm (October 6th). I will have ASH study Sessions on September 30th and October 4th.History
- Module 12: Lesson 3 - American Pop Culture
- The Mood of the 1950s (Slides)
- The 1950s Housewife’s Guide
- M12:L3 - Social Critics
- Module 12 Review
Module 12 Assessment Tech
- Plan, record, and edit for Audio Editing - Quoteworthy project
- Quoteworthy project presentations begin on Wednesday, September 29th.
- Plan, record, and edit for Audio Editing - Quoteworthy project
- Quoteworthy project presentations begin on Wednesday, September 29th.
- Plan, record, and edit for Audio Editing - Quoteworthy project
- Quoteworthy project presentations begin on Wednesday, September 29th.
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Oct 4-8
Monday
(Burgundy)
Tuesday
(Navy)
Wednesday
(Burgundy)
Thursday
(Navy)
Friday
(Burgundy)
Math
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 33-Integers -Practice Set 33 p.219-220 HW: #1-30 p. 220-222
Geometry: Lesson 23 & 26- Circles HW: Arcs and Central Angles Worksheet
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 35- Similar & Congruent Polygons- Practice Set 35 HW: #1-30 p. 234-236
Geometry:Proof with UNO HW: Activity and Packet
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 36- Multiply and Divide Terms- Practice Set p.241-242. HW:#1-30 p.242-244
Geometry:Lesson 24 & 27-Proofs Practice Set 27 p.172 HW:Proof for Lines and Angles Worksheet
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 37-Areas of Combined Polygons Practice Set p. 254 HW:#1-30 p. 255-256
Geometry: Triangle Congruence Theorems HW: Activity for four methods of Triangle Congruence Proof
Pre-Algebra:Lesson 38- Solving Equations- Practice Set p. 254 HW:#1-30 p. 255-256
Geometry: Triangle Congruence Theorems HW: Activity for four methods of Triangle Congruence Proof
STEM
Project 2 Final reflection (and wrap up of any remaining rocket launches). Introduce to Project 3 - Solar Powered Vehicles - students will build background knowledge about solar energy and electromagnetic radiation. Students will continue to learn about solar energy, solar power, and solar panels as a power source for their vehicles. English
Discuss pages 76-91 in Fahrenheit 451 + Work on Essays Analyze "Dover Beach" in comparison with "Cell Phones and Addiction" Reading Quiz over 91-106 + Continue Analysis of "Dover Beach" and "Cell Phones and Addiction" Discuss pages 91-105 in Fahrenheit 45 + Work on Essays Reading Quiz over 107-119 + Characterization Practice Science
Lab write up is due.Students will complete a review game for their midterm test.Homework: IXL assignment due Friday.Midterm test.Students will read and take notes on Heredity.Students will understand dominant and recessive alleles.They will complete a lab on genetic variation in alleles.History
- Module 13: Lesson 1
---- Essential Question
---- Lesson Opener
---- Kennedy Confronts Communism
- Module 13: Lesson 1
---- Race to the Moon
- Assignment - Create a timeline of the space race - due Monday (10/11) if not finished in class
Tech
- Plan and script for the Short and Sweet Audio Editing project
- Plan and script for the Short and Sweet Audio Editing project
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Oct 11-15
Monday
(Navy)
Tuesday
(Burgundy)
Wednesday
(Navy)
Thursday
(Burgundy)
Friday
(Navy)
Math
Pre-Algebra-Lesson 38- Solving Linear Equations-Practice Set 33 p.219. HW: #1-30 p. 220-222
Geometry-Triangle Congruence Activity- This checks off Lessons 25, 28, 30, and 36. Students investigate conditions for proving congruen triangles.
Pre-Algebra-Lesson 39 & 40- Circumference and Area of Circles-PS p.261 and PS 40 p.267, HW: #1-30 p.268-270
Geometry-Investigation 3- Online activity completed in class. Finish at home if necessary.
Pre-Algebra-Investigation 4- Drawing 3D Solids- Today we will complete Drawing Geometric Solids Activity
Geometry-Exam- Use Notes,textbook, and classwork.
Pre-Algebra-IXL Practice- Work to reach Smart Score of 90 on Level G Skills U.5 and U.6, Then work on Level J Skill V.4
Geometry-Lesson 31- Flowchart and Paragraph Proofs- No Homework!
Pre-Algebra-Exam Practice- Work on Practice Exam, Work on missing work, Work on IXL recommendations
Geometry-Lesson 32- Altitudes and Medians of Triangles- Lesson Practice 32 p.207 HW: #1-30 p.207-210
STEM
Begin conducting research on electromagnetic energy and designing a 5-minute lesson to teacher the material to their classmates. Complete research and mini-lessons, begin presenting content if time permits. English
"Dover Beach" Analysis + PEAEAL Fahrenheit 451 Informational Article Analysis + Essays Reading Quiz + Class Discussion Finalize Essay Rough Draft + Begin Peer Reviews Reading Quiz + Class Discussion Science
Students will learn how to use Punnett squares. They will complete a Punnett square activity due at the end of class. Students will complete a genetics station lab. This will review all the concepts covered so far in genetics. This will be due at the end of class.IXL due FridayHistory
- Module 13: Lesson 1
---- Conflict in Vietnam
Module 13: Lesson 2, Escalation in Vietnam
---- Lesson Opener
---- Johnson Commits to Victory
- Summer 1965: The Moment of Decision (handout)
- Module 13: Lesson 2, U.S. Soldiers in Vietnam
- Command Decision: The Tet Offensive
Tech
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Oct 18-22
Monday
(Burgundy)
Tuesday
(Navy)
Wednesday
(Burgundy)
Thursday
Confernces
Friday
No School
Math
Pre-Algebra: Exam -Use textbook, notes and classwork
Geometry: Lesson 32- Altitudes and Medians- Practice Set 32 p.207. HW:#1-30 p.221-223
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 41- Functions-Practice Set 41 p.283-284 HW: #1-30 p.284-286
Geometry: Lesson33-Converse to the Pythagrean Theorem-Packet
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 42-Volume- Practice Set 42 p.290. HW:#1-30 p.290-293
Geometry: Lesson 34- Properties of Parallelograms Preactice Set 34 p.221 HW: #1-30 p.221-223
STEM
Student will be teaching their classmates about how solar panels work. Students will continue their teaching lessons. English
Reading Quiz + Discussion + Essays Essay Peer Reviews Fahrenheit 451 + Grammar Unit Test Science
Students will begin studying genetic mutations. They will complete a notebook review as well as an online simulation. This will be due at the end of class. IXL due Friday Students will read pages 41-52 in the textbook and complete an adaptation flow diagram. If absent they can access the textbook on fossweb.com (login on Google Classroom). History
- Module 13: Lesson 2, Turning Points in Vietnam
- Draw and color posters from the POV of a “Hawk” or a “Dove” during the Vietnam War.
Tech
- Present Short and Sweet podcasts
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Oct 25-29
Monday
No School
Tuesday
(Navy)
Wednesday
(Burgundy)
Thursday
(Navy)
Friday
(Burgundy)
Math
Pre-Algebra:Lesson 43- Surface Area- PS 43 p.297 HW: #1-30 p. 297-299
Geometry: Lesson 35- Arcs and Sectors- LP 35 p. 226 HW:#1-30 p.227-299
Pre-Algebra: Volume/Surface Area Activity HW: Complete Activity
Geometry: Lesson 37-Parallel and Perpendicular Lines- LP 37 p.240-241. HW: Worksheet
Pre-Algebra:Lesson 44-Slope of a Line- PS 44 p.304, HW: #1-30 p.305-307
Geometry: Lesson 38- Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors- HW: Points of Concurrency Constructuors Worksheet
Pre-Algebra: Lesson 45-Ratios involving Totals- PS 42 p.310 HW:#1-30 p.310-312
Geometry: Lesson 39 & 40-Triangle Ineq & Comp Figures- LP 39 p.253 & LP 40 p.259 HW:#1-30 p.260-262
STEM
Continue student taught lessons on Solar Energy Mrs. Nyquist out - Students will learn about how solar energy works and complete a mini-STEM building activity. English
Science
Students will begin working on an adaptation project. The research portion will be due Friday. Details and instructions can be found in Google Classroom. Students will complete a natural selection notes sheet. They will then have time to work on their projects. This will be presented on November 8th. History
- Module 13: Lesson 3, The End of the War
---- Lesson 3: Lesson Opener
---- Lesson 3: Society in the 1960s
- Module 13: Lesson 3, The End of the War
---- Lesson 3: The War Under Nixon.
- Gallery Walk of political cartoons → students rotate through a series of political cartoons from the Vietnam War era and respond to the cartoons using guiding questions.
Tech
- Video Editing introduction
- Understand importance of multiple shots
- Video Editing introduction
- Understand importance of multiple shots
Upcoming Events
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Fall Conferences
1. Students ARE encouraged to attend conferences.
2. The conference schedule is as follows:
Days and Times:
- Wednesday, Oct. 20 4:15-7:05 PM: Virtual Only (Google Meet) *See teacher pages for information.
- Thursday, Oct. 21 8:30 am-7:05 pm
- In-Person Open House
- 5th/6th in Student Center
- 7th/8th in Gym
- In-Person Open House
3. Please note: Teachers are not available between 1:00-2:30 on Thursday, October 21 to enjoy a lunch break!
4. 7/8 grade STEM: Mrs. Nyquist will be available on Thursday, October 21 until 5:50 PM. Please email Mrs.Nyquist if you need to make other arrangements for conferences.
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Washington DC Informational Meeting:
09/02/21 @ 6:30 PM- zoom link:
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Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
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