Homework Expectations

The primary purpose of homework is practice, an extension of the day’s work, time to work on long-term projects or an investigation of something for class discussion, not introduction of a new skill. Students should be able to complete it independently. If unable to complete an assignment independently, please notify your teacher. 7th—8th grade teachers work together as a team to plan for approximately one hour nightly, unless a student opts to take on extra courses or enrichment, such as language, algebra, music, band, etc.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Math and Science 2.19.15

Math:
* MMT1S5 due Monday, 3.4.15
* Investigation #2 practice work on integers (much of which is being done in class) due Thursday, 3.5.15
* Continue Manga High practice lessons on integers

Science:  
*Study for Photosynthesis RETAKE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, 2.20.15.  The best material to study is the work/material you have been doing/using in class (know the cell parts and vocabulary in the photosynthesis packet) 
*Cover textbook
*Section 1:  (pgs. 144-150) - Read, take notes, define vocabulary and complete assessment on pg. 150 was due today; please make sure it is finished

Math and Science 2.20.15

Math:
* MMT1S5 due Monday, 3.4.15
*Investigation 2 practice packet on integers due Thursday, 3.5.15
* Continue Manga High practice lessons on integers until it expires

Science:  
*Make sure to cover textbook and that for Section 1 (pgs. 144-150), you have read, taken notes, defined vocabulary and completed the assessment on pg. 150

Typing links

After your literature circle this morning, please use the last 20 minutes to work on your typing speed!


Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Math and Science 2.18.15

Math:
* MMT1S5 due Monday, 3.4.15
* Problem 2.5 (pg. 31) and ACEs 27, 29, 35, 36 & 42 (pgs. 36-40) due Thursday, 2.19.15
* Continue Manga High practice lessons on integers

Science:  
*Study for Photosynthesis RETAKE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, 2.20.15.  In addition to the work/material you have been doing/using in class, the game found at

athttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/plant_cell_game.htm 

is a fun way to study the names and locations of plant organelles 
*Cover textbook
*Section 1:  (pgs. 144-150) - Read, take notes, define vocabulary and complete assessment on pg. 150 for tomorrow, 2.19.15 (most students finished in class)

Language Arts & Social Studies 2/18/15

Language Arts:

  • If you didn't finish in class, read pages 200-218 in Fever and complete your literature circle job
  • Literature circle journals will be collected Friday, 2/20
  • Fever books that you borrowed will be collected on Friday as well
  • R.A.C.E model response to changes in Philadelphia as a result of Yellow Fever - due Friday, 2/20
Social Studies:
  • The Egypt Unit Test is tomorrow!  Use your flashcards and study guide.
  • Thinkcerca.com article due Friday, 2/20

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Language Arts & Social Studies

Language Arts:

  • If you didn't finish in class, read pages 183-199 in Fever and complete your literature circle job
  • Literature circle journals will be collected Friday, 2/20
  • R.A.C.E model response to changes in Philadelphia as a result of Yellow Fever - due Friday, 2/20
Social Studies:
  • The Egypt Unit Test has been moved to Thursday, 2/19
  • Thinkcerca.com article due Friday, 2/20

Math and Science 2.17.15

Math:
* MMT1S5 due Monday, 3.4.15
* Problem 2.4 (pg. 30) and ACEs 17-26 (pgs. 35-36) due Wednesday, 2.18.15
* Manga High practice lessons on integers (1/2 hour minimum)

Science:  
*Study for Photosynthesis RETAKE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, 2.20.15.  In addition to the work/material you have been doing/using in class, the game at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/plant_cell_game.htm is a fun way to study the names and locations of plant organelles 

Monday, February 16, 2015

Math and Science 2.16.15

Math:
* MMT1S5 due Monday, 3.4.15
* Problem 2.3 (pgs. 28-29) and ACEs 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, and 40 (pgs. 34-39) due Tuesday, 2.17.15
* Manga High practice lessons on integers (1/2 hour minimum)

Science:  
*None 

Language Arts & Social Studies 2/16/15

Language Arts:

  • If you didn't finish in class, read pages 169-182 in Fever and complete your literature circle job.
  • Literature circle journals will be collected Friday, 2/20.
Social Studies:
  • The Egypt Unit Test has been moved to Thursday, 2/19
  • Thinkcerca.com article due Friday, 2/20

Flashcards for Ancient Egypt Test

Flashcards for Ancient Egypt test

https://docs.google.com/a/fcsuvt.org/file/d/0B--_ANjm91rKN3BhUlhWV3cxemJibjR5dzZqYW5rRENPeFBJ/edit



Friday, February 13, 2015

Math and Science 2.13.15

Math:
* MMT1S4 due and quiz on lessons T1, S1-4 Monday, 2.16.15
* Problem 2.3 (pgs. 28-29) and ACEs 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, and 40 (pgs. 34-39) due Tuesday, 2.17.15
* Manga High practice lessons on integers

Science:  
*None 

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Math and Science 2.12.15

Math:
*  MMT1S4 due and quiz on lessons T1, S1-4 Monday, 2.16.15
* Problem 2.2 (pgs. 24-27) and ACEs 4-9, 31-32, 38-39 (pgs. 33-39) due tomorrow, 2.13.15

Science:  Make sure posters are finished and ready to share on Friday, 2.13.15.  

Language Arts & Social Studies 2/12/15

L.A.:

  • Finish up your reading and literature circle job, if you didn't in class.

AssignmentPagesHomework for the night of
11to 13Wed 1/28
214to 23Thurs 1/29
324to 33Fri 1/30
434to 45Tues 2/3
546to 62Weds 2/4
663to 77Thurs 2/5
778to 95Fri 2/6
896to 104Mon 2/09
9105to 121Tues 2/10
10122to 137Wed 2/11
11138to 149Thurs 2/12
12150to 168Fri 2/13
13169to 182Mon 2/16
14183to 199Tues 2/17
15200to 218Wed 2/18
16219to 243Thurs 2/19

S.S.:
  • Ancient Egypt presentations started today!  
  • Ancient Egypt test on Wednesday, 2/18.  Use your study guide to study!  Everything on the study guide will be on the test.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Math and Science 2.11.15

Math:
*  MMT1S4 due and quiz on lessons T1, S1-4 Monday, 2.16.15
* Problem 2.2 (pgs. 24-27) and ACEs 4-9, 31-32, 38-39 (pgs. 33-39) due FRIDAY, 2.13.15

Science:  Photosynthesis interactive partner work and posters should be finished and ready to share Friday, 2.13.15.  TEST TOMORROW, Thursday, 2.12.14.  STUDY! STUDY! STUDY (remember ALL test material came directly from your partner work packet)!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Math and Science 2.10.14

Math:
*  MMT1S4 due and quiz on lessons T1, S1-4 Monday, 2.16.15
* Problem 2.1 (pgs. 22-24) and ACEs 1-3, 30 & 37 (pgs. 32-39) due tomorrow, February 11, 2015

Science:  Photosynthesis interactive partner work and posters should be finished no later than Wednesday, 2.11.15.  There will be a test on this material on Thursday, 2.12.14.  STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

Language Arts & Social Studies 2/10/15

L.A.:

  • Literature Circle reading and job assignment
S.S.:
  • Egypt presentations start 2/12.  Tonight and tomorrow night, rehearse your presentation in front of any person at your house. 
  • Egypt test is next Wednesday, 2/18.  Use your Test Preparation page to study!  Ask someone at home to quiz you.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Math and Science 2.9.15

Math:
*  MMT1S4 due and quiz on lessons T1, S1-4 Monday, 2.16.15
* Investigation 1 Skills and Additional Practice packet due Tuesday, 2.10.15

Science:  Photosynthesis interactive partner work and posters should be finished no later than Wednesday, 2.11.15.  There will be a quiz on this material on Thursday, 2.12.14.  STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

Language Arts and Social Studies 2/9/15

L.A.

Great job so far with the literature circles! Before we read this morning, we are watching these three videos. First, you will be watching a 7 minute video on the spread of Yellow Fever in 1793. Next, you will watch a short book project that covers the novel we are already reading (Fever). The last video you will watch is a short snippet of an interview with the author, Laurie Halse Anderson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwPWgZJDdGE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfIPgSHaJwE&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq_O9kEcJ3w

Here's the reading breakdown, in case you missed it last week.
AssignmentPagesHomework for the night of
11to 13Wed 1/28
214to 23Thurs 1/29
324to 33Fri 1/30
434to 45Tues 2/3
546to 62Weds 2/4
663to 77Thurs 2/5
778to 95Fri 2/6
896to 104Mon 2/09
9105to 121Tues 2/10
10122to 137Wed 2/11
11138to 149Thurs 2/12
12150to 168Fri 2/13
13169to 182Mon 2/16
14183to 199Tues 2/17
15200to 218Wed 2/18
16219to 243Thurs 2/19

S.S.:

Continue to work on your Ancient Egypt choice project.  (Due Thursday) Remember, do your research before you start working on a visual.


Friday, February 6, 2015

Math and Science 2.5.15 and 2.6.15

Math:
*  MMT1S3, due Monday, 2.9.15
* From the blue Accentuate the Negative text assignment:  Problem 1.4 and ACEs 32-38 and 52-54 (from the section of aces that follow Investigation 1) due, 2.6.15
* Investigation 1 Skills and Additional Practice packet due Tuesday, 2.10.15

Science:  None

Language Arts & Social Studies 2/6/15

L.A.:

Fever assignment breakdown.  For each assignment, students should complete a literature circle job. Students have 30+ minutes in school each day to silent read and start/complete their job.

AssignmentPagesClasswork/homework for the night of
11to 13Wed 1/28
214to 23Thurs 1/29
324to 33Fri 1/30
434to 45Tues 2/3
546to 62Weds 2/4
663to 77Thurs 2/5
778to 95Fri 2/6
896to 104Mon 2/09
9105to 121Tues 2/10
10122to 137Wed 2/11
11138to 149Thurs 2/12
12150to 168Fri 2/13
13169to 182Mon 2/16
14183to 199Tues 2/17
15200to 218Wed 2/18
16219to 243Thurs 2/19

*There are no Independent Reading Requirements during literature circle units.*

S.S.:

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Math and Science 2.4.15

Math:
*  MMT1S3, due Monday, 2.9.15
* From the blue Accentuate the Negative text assignment:  Problem 1.3 (pg. 13) and ACEs 20-31 a nd 42-43 (pgs. 17-19) due tomorrow, 2.5.15
Science:  None

Language Arts & Social Studies 2/4/15

Language Arts:

  • Read pages 46-62 in Fever and do your literature circle job. (Students had 30 minutes in class to start this.)
  • NO weekly Reading Journals while we are reading Fever!  
Social Studies:
  • If you didn't finish in class yesterday, 3.4 is due on Thursday.
  • Thinkcerca.com article due on Friday.