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Weekly Assignments

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 Law
Tech	Proclamation Video Develop Proclamation video Proclamation video presentations		Proclamation Video Develop Proclamation video Proclamation video presentations		Proclamation Video Develop Proclamation video Proclamation video presentations

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

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

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

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		- 8^th Grade Picnic: 9:20am - 1:00pm - Graduation Rehearsal: 1:00pm - GRADUATION - ARRIVE BY 5:30pm
Tech	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

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