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, May 29, 2015

Math and Science 5.29.15

MATH:
* MMT3S1 due 6.2.15
* Finish graphing and coloring group "Coordinate Picture" according to rule (should be colored and titled) for Monday 6.2.15
* Manga High practice  


SCIENCE:
* None

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Math and Science 5.27.15

MATH:
* MMT3S1 due 6.2.15
* Manga High similarity practice  
* Finish "Coordinate Picture" graph

SCIENCE:
* Students should have read, highlighted important information and answered questions for 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4 from handout - collected today.  Also due today were the questions associated with parts I and II of "The Clone Age".
* Study key ideas and terms from "Genetics: The Science of Heredity" to prepare for the UNIT TEST TOMORROW!!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Math and Science 5.26.15

MATH:
* MMT3S1 and quiz 6.2.15
* Manga High similarity practice  


SCIENCE:
* Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
* Read, highlight important information and answer questions for review handouts 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4 (most already done in class) for Wednesday, 5/27/15
* Study key ideas and terms from "Genetics: The Science of Heredity" to prepare for upcoming unit test on Thursday, 5.28.15
* "The Clone Age" questions associated with parts I and II were due today, 5.26.15

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Math and Science 5.21.15

* MMT2S8 and quiz 5.26.15
* Manga High similarity practice  
* Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
* Read, highlight important information and answer questions for review handouts 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 (most already done in class) for Wednesday, 5/27/15
* Study key ideas and terms from "Genetics: The Science of Heredity" to prepare for upcoming unit test
* "The Clone Age" questions associated with parts I and II are complete for Tuesday, 5.26.15
L.A.:

  • Complete your reading and job assignment for your literature circle, if you didn't in class.
  • Character cell phone activity - due Wednesday.
S.S.:

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Language Arts & Social Studies 5.19.15

L.A.:

  • Complete your literature circle reading and job
  • Character and Conflict activity due Thursday
S.S.:
  • Presentations for the Trojan War start Thursday
  • Thinkcerca due Friday

Monday, May 18, 2015

Math and Science 5.18.15

* MMT2S8 and quiz 5.26.15
* SAS Problem 2.3 (pg. 27) and ACEs 5-7, 9-13, 19-25, 32 and 33 (pgs. 30-26) and Reflection #2 due (pg. 37 - may be graded) - all due Tuesday, 5.19.15
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Study key ideas and terms from "Genetics: The Science of Heredity" on pg. 107.  Complete the 'Organizing Information' section (bottom of pg. 107) and thoroughly answer questions 1-26 (pgs. 108-109) for Tuesday, 5.19.15.  Also due on Tuesday is the "Inventory of My Traits - Survey".

Friday, May 15, 2015

Language Arts & Social Studies

L.A.:
Complete your literature circle reading and assignment every night.

S.S.:

Here is the documentary we started watching in class today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD36Cms8kiw

Here is the documentary you took notes on last Friday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_GpZ3m784

Continue researching the Trojan War. Presentations will be on Wednesday or Thursday of next week.  Helpful links include:






Math and Science 5.15.15

* MMT2S7 due 5.18.15
* SAS Problem 2.3 (pg. 27) and ACEs 5-7, 9-13, 19-25, 32 and 33 (pgs. 30-26) and Reflection #2 due (pg. 37 - may be graded) - all due Tuesday, 5.19.15
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Study key ideas and terms from "Genetics: The Science of Heredity" on pg. 107.  Complete the 'Organizing Information' section (bottom of pg. 107) and thoroughly answer questions 1-26 (pgs. 108-109) for Tuesday, 5.19.15.  Also due on Tuesday is the "Inventory of My Traits - Survey".

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Math and Science 5.12.15 and 5.13.15

Math:
* MMT2S7 due 5.18.15
* SAS Problem 2.2 (pg. 24-25) and ACEs 1, 3, 4, 14, 16-18, 30 and 31 (pgs. 28-36) due Thursday, 5.14.15
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books 
*Read section 3 and 4 (pgs. 96-106), take notes, write definitions for any unknown words and complete the section review questions on pgs. 100 and 106 for Thursday, 5.14.15 

Language Arts and Social Studies 5/12/15

S.S.: Thinkcerca.com by Friday.

L.A.:
We are on day 2 of our literature circle unit focusing on teens who persevere. Students need to complete their reading and associated job each night.  Here is the assignment breakdown:


Waiting for Normal
Schooled
Zachary Beaver
Peak
Monster   
Small as an Elephant
Day 1 (5/11)
1-19
3-17
3-25
1-25
1-28 Jose
1-19
Day 2
20-42
18-32
26-52
26-51
29-58
20-40
Day 3
42-60
33-49
53-74
52-76
59-88
41-55
Day 4
61-82
50-63
75-83
77-92
89-116
56-72
Day 5
83-111
64-77
84-98
93-106
117-151
73-break on 94
Day 6
112-131
78-88
99-116
107-121
152-173
94-116
Day 7
120-141
89-119
117-break on 132
122-135
174-200
117-break on 138
Day 8
142-170
120-132
132-149
136-150
201-219
138-157
Day 9
171-187
133-144
150-160
151-172
220-233
158-179
Day 10
188-214
145-156
161-175
173-191
234-248
180-205
Day 11
215-239
157-170
176-191
192-204
249-263 Judge
206-236
Day 12
240-263
171-188
192-207
205-221
264-271
237-253
Day 13
264-end
189-end
208-end
222-end
272-end
254-end







Monday, May 11, 2015

Math and Science 5.11.15

Math:
* MMT2S7 due 5.18.15
* SAS Problem 2.1 (pg. 22 and handout) due Tuesday, 5.12.15
* Graph practice "Can You Lend a Hand?" due Tuesday, 5.12.15
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read section 2 (pgs. 88-93), take notes, write definitions for any unknown words and complete the section review questions on pg. 93 for Tuesday, 5.12.15
*Complete 'Inheritance' worksheet with parents/guardians for tomorrow, 5.12.15 

Friday, May 8, 2015

Math and Science 5.8.18

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.11.15
* SAS Problem 2.1 (pg. 22 and handout) due Tuesday, 5.12.15
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read section 1 (pgs. 80-85), take notes, write definitions for any unknown words and complete the section review questions on pg. 85 for Monday, 5.11.15

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Math and Science 5.7.15

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.4.15
* SAS Investigation #1 packet due Friday, 5.7.15 (calculator use acceptable)
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Math and Science 5.6.15

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.4.15
* SAS Investigation #1 packet due Thursday, 5.7.15 (calculator use acceptable)
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read section 3, starting on page 126, take notes, define bold-faced words (and any other unfamiliar word), and answer the Section 3 review questions

Friday, May 1, 2015

Math and Science 5.1.15

Math:
* MMT2S5 5.4.15
*Manga High 'Similarity' practice due 5.5.15
* SAS Problem 2.3 (pgs. 10-11) and ACEs 5, 6, 7, 19 and 20 (pgs. 13-16) due Tuesday, 5.6.15
Science:  
*Cover 'Genetics and Heredity' books
*Read section 2, starting on page 119, take notes, define bold-faced words (and any other unfamiliar word), and answer the Section 2 review questions (not so much of a 'surprise, open-note, quiz' on sections 1 and 2 planned for Monday afternoon)
*'Genetics and Heredity' links to a couple of awesome introductory videos shown in class: