** All 8th graders will be going to Transition Day on Wednesday. Students should wear old clothes and tennis shoes. We will go rain or shine.
Language Arts:
We are reading Greek myths, and students will be writing a script for their play based on the Greek myth they read. Students are also working on their Greek God book that will be due at the beginning of June. No spelling this week. Journals are due May 26th and book jackets are due May 29th.
Science:
We have finished chapter 2 and will have a test on Tuesday. Wednesday is a transition day and we will be at the LUHS school forest for the day. We will begin our final chapter, focusing on light and color, on Thursday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 11. Test next week.
6th hour: Working on chapter 10. Quiz on Friday.
7th hour: Revisiting parts of chapter 5.
History:
We are in the research phase of the affirmative action case University of California Davis vs. Bakke. We will have the opportunity to look at Vietnam durng this early 70's case and discuss the dilema the nation faced with the implications of righting past wrongs in the realm of civil rights.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 11-15
Language Arts:
Students are finishing up their biographies, and they are due Tuesday. Students will create a biography box related to the person they wrote their biography on. We are also working on spelling unit 27. A few important due dates- Journals are due May 26th and book jackets are due May 29th.
Science:
Students will be presenting their projects this week. They should be practicing at home. When all presentations are done, we will continue with chapter two, Sound.
History:
We will be finishing our look at the United States in WWII as seen from the view of the people and how it changed life and America's role in the world. We will move on to a free press case in the Southeast Asian conflict.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Continuing work on chapter 11. Quiz on Friday.
6th hour: Starting work on chapter 10. (We're skipping chapter 9 because we already did graphing.)
7th hour: Chapter 11 test on Wednesday.
Students are finishing up their biographies, and they are due Tuesday. Students will create a biography box related to the person they wrote their biography on. We are also working on spelling unit 27. A few important due dates- Journals are due May 26th and book jackets are due May 29th.
Science:
Students will be presenting their projects this week. They should be practicing at home. When all presentations are done, we will continue with chapter two, Sound.
History:
We will be finishing our look at the United States in WWII as seen from the view of the people and how it changed life and America's role in the world. We will move on to a free press case in the Southeast Asian conflict.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Continuing work on chapter 11. Quiz on Friday.
6th hour: Starting work on chapter 10. (We're skipping chapter 9 because we already did graphing.)
7th hour: Chapter 11 test on Wednesday.
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 4-8
** Reminder to all parents: There is a parent meeting next Monday, May 11th at 5:30 in the multipurpose room to discuss graduation.
Language Arts:
Students will be conducting an interview and writing a biography on that person. We will also be working on how to use semi-colons and colons. No spelling this week.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting work on chapter 11.
6th hour: Finishing chapter 8. Test on Thursday.
7th hour: Continuing work on chapter 11. Quizzes on Monday and Friday.
Science:
Students are working on their project PowerPoints this week. All project work should already be done. Classes will spend the week in the computer lab working on their presentations. They will begin presenting early next week.
Language Arts:
Students will be conducting an interview and writing a biography on that person. We will also be working on how to use semi-colons and colons. No spelling this week.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting work on chapter 11.
6th hour: Finishing chapter 8. Test on Thursday.
7th hour: Continuing work on chapter 11. Quizzes on Monday and Friday.
Science:
Students are working on their project PowerPoints this week. All project work should already be done. Classes will spend the week in the computer lab working on their presentations. They will begin presenting early next week.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
April 27- May 1
Language Arts:
We will finish reading The Lottery Rose and take the test for the novel on Friday. We are also working on spelling unit 26.
History:
We are into the Second World War asking the question on how this event could have happened? What made it possible? We will look at strategy, the outcome and internment camps.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Chapter 10 Test is on Friday.
6th hours: Continuing work on chapter 8.
7th hour: Starting work on chapter 11.
Science: Students should be finishing their work on their projects. Work on the PowerPoints will begin on Monday.
We will finish reading The Lottery Rose and take the test for the novel on Friday. We are also working on spelling unit 26.
History:
We are into the Second World War asking the question on how this event could have happened? What made it possible? We will look at strategy, the outcome and internment camps.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Chapter 10 Test is on Friday.
6th hours: Continuing work on chapter 8.
7th hour: Starting work on chapter 11.
Science: Students should be finishing their work on their projects. Work on the PowerPoints will begin on Monday.
Monday, April 20, 2009
April 20- 24
Language Arts:
Students are completing their spring writing assessment. We will pick up with The Lottery Rose the rest of the week. Students will be reading and creating discussion questions. No spelling this week.
History:
We have significant background built up to understand the context of the hallmark New Deal case Schechter v. USA. Our Great Depression study continues as students argue the case out and gather its impact on the economic crisis.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Continuing work on chapter 10.
6th hour: Continuing work on chapter 8.
7th hour: Finishing chapter 10. Test on Monday.
Science:
We are starting a new unit this week. It focuses on waves, sound, and light. Students should be starting to wrap up their research and/or experiments for their science projects. We will be working on their PowerPoint presentations during the week of May 4-8. The presentations will begin on Monday, May 11.
Students are completing their spring writing assessment. We will pick up with The Lottery Rose the rest of the week. Students will be reading and creating discussion questions. No spelling this week.
History:
We have significant background built up to understand the context of the hallmark New Deal case Schechter v. USA. Our Great Depression study continues as students argue the case out and gather its impact on the economic crisis.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Continuing work on chapter 10.
6th hour: Continuing work on chapter 8.
7th hour: Finishing chapter 10. Test on Monday.
Science:
We are starting a new unit this week. It focuses on waves, sound, and light. Students should be starting to wrap up their research and/or experiments for their science projects. We will be working on their PowerPoint presentations during the week of May 4-8. The presentations will begin on Monday, May 11.
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 30- April 3
Language Arts:
The students are turning in their research paper today. Students are creating a PowerPoint related to their controversial issue to share with the class on Thursday. We are also working on spelling unit 23.
History:
We are taking a quick look at the 1920's focusing mainly on the transition from folk culture to the mass culture ushered in with technological innovations.
Science:
This week we begin looking at machines and how they help us do work. We will be doing several labs on simple machines later in the week.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 9 this week.
6th hour: Continuing work on chapter 7. Quiz on Wednesday.
7th hour: Continuing work on chapter 10. Quiz on Wednesday.
The students are turning in their research paper today. Students are creating a PowerPoint related to their controversial issue to share with the class on Thursday. We are also working on spelling unit 23.
History:
We are taking a quick look at the 1920's focusing mainly on the transition from folk culture to the mass culture ushered in with technological innovations.
Science:
This week we begin looking at machines and how they help us do work. We will be doing several labs on simple machines later in the week.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 9 this week.
6th hour: Continuing work on chapter 7. Quiz on Wednesday.
7th hour: Continuing work on chapter 10. Quiz on Wednesday.
Monday, March 23, 2009
March 23-27
Language Arts:
Students are writing their research paper this week. They will organize and sort notes and write paper. Journals are due Wednesday and book jackets are due Thursday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting chapter 9 this week.
6th hour: Starting chapter 7 this week.
7th hour: Finishing a few lessons from chapter 9 with a quiz on Wednesday. Starting chapter 10 on Thursday.
Science:
We will be finishing chapter four this week. There will be a test on Thursday.
History:
We are wrapping up the first first amendment supreme court case Schenck vs. USA. We will then head for the Argonne Forest and the AEF's role on the Western Front.
Students are writing their research paper this week. They will organize and sort notes and write paper. Journals are due Wednesday and book jackets are due Thursday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting chapter 9 this week.
6th hour: Starting chapter 7 this week.
7th hour: Finishing a few lessons from chapter 9 with a quiz on Wednesday. Starting chapter 10 on Thursday.
Science:
We will be finishing chapter four this week. There will be a test on Thursday.
History:
We are wrapping up the first first amendment supreme court case Schenck vs. USA. We will then head for the Argonne Forest and the AEF's role on the Western Front.
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 9-13
Language Arts:
We are beginning to research controversial issues. Students will be be using print and on-line sources to gather information. We are also working on spelling unit 22.
Science:
We will be starting chapter four this week. The focus is on work and energy. Students have an assignment due this Friday for their science projects. If they are doing research, they need to have their subcategories to research. If they are doing an experiment, they need their hypothesis, materials, and procedures as well as the variables they will use in their experiment.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Chapter 8 test Tuesday. Review packets for the rest of the week.
6th hour: Chapter 6 test Thursday.
7th hour: Chapter 9 test Tuesday. Review packets for the rest of the week.
History:
We are working on casesheets for Schenck vs. the USA a hallmark free speech and press case in time of war. We will then prepare for oral arguments and hear the case in a supreme court venue.
We are beginning to research controversial issues. Students will be be using print and on-line sources to gather information. We are also working on spelling unit 22.
Science:
We will be starting chapter four this week. The focus is on work and energy. Students have an assignment due this Friday for their science projects. If they are doing research, they need to have their subcategories to research. If they are doing an experiment, they need their hypothesis, materials, and procedures as well as the variables they will use in their experiment.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Chapter 8 test Tuesday. Review packets for the rest of the week.
6th hour: Chapter 6 test Thursday.
7th hour: Chapter 9 test Tuesday. Review packets for the rest of the week.
History:
We are working on casesheets for Schenck vs. the USA a hallmark free speech and press case in time of war. We will then prepare for oral arguments and hear the case in a supreme court venue.
Monday, March 2, 2009
March 2-6
Language Arts:
We are writing and creating our non-fiction interactive books in the computer lab. They will finish those on Wednesday. We will then begin our controversial research paper at the end of the week. We are working on spelling unit 21.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 8 this week. Quiz on Wednesday. Chapter test next Tuesday.
6th hour: Continuing work on chapter 6.
7th hour: Finishing chapter 9 this week. Chapter test next Tuesday.
Science:
This week we will finish chapter 3. There will be a test on Thursday.
History:
We are heading into the First World War with the hallmark free speech case Schenck vs. USA
and the remarkable efforts of the AEF on the western front.
***Permission slips for Oliver are due tomorrow!
We are writing and creating our non-fiction interactive books in the computer lab. They will finish those on Wednesday. We will then begin our controversial research paper at the end of the week. We are working on spelling unit 21.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 8 this week. Quiz on Wednesday. Chapter test next Tuesday.
6th hour: Continuing work on chapter 6.
7th hour: Finishing chapter 9 this week. Chapter test next Tuesday.
Science:
This week we will finish chapter 3. There will be a test on Thursday.
History:
We are heading into the First World War with the hallmark free speech case Schenck vs. USA
and the remarkable efforts of the AEF on the western front.
***Permission slips for Oliver are due tomorrow!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Feb. 23-27
Language Arts:
We are taking The Giver test today. On Tuesday, we will be starting our non-fiction unit. Students will pick a topic, research their topic, and write an interactive non-fiction story for elementary students. We have no spelling this week.
Science:
Last week, students chose topics for their science projects. The projects are not due until May, but students have a timeline they need to follow throughout the process. This week we are investigating gravity and friction with chapter three in our textbooks.
History:
We are working on the events and issues of the turn of the century Age of Imperialism. We will look at "TR", global leadership, competition and responsiblity as we move towrd World War I.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Quiz on 8-1 to 8-4 on Wednesday.
6th hour: Starting on chapter 6. Quiz on Friday.
7th hour: Chapter 8 Test Monday. Starting chapter 9. Quiz on Friday.
We are taking The Giver test today. On Tuesday, we will be starting our non-fiction unit. Students will pick a topic, research their topic, and write an interactive non-fiction story for elementary students. We have no spelling this week.
Science:
Last week, students chose topics for their science projects. The projects are not due until May, but students have a timeline they need to follow throughout the process. This week we are investigating gravity and friction with chapter three in our textbooks.
History:
We are working on the events and issues of the turn of the century Age of Imperialism. We will look at "TR", global leadership, competition and responsiblity as we move towrd World War I.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Quiz on 8-1 to 8-4 on Wednesday.
6th hour: Starting on chapter 6. Quiz on Friday.
7th hour: Chapter 8 Test Monday. Starting chapter 9. Quiz on Friday.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Feb. 9-13
Language Arts:
We continue to read and discuss theThe Giver. We are also working on spelling unit 20.
History:
We are transitioning from the Ion Web of the late 19th century into the Ism Prism of the early 20th century. Progressivism is this weeks focus as we move through the Lochner Era of juriprudence.
Science:
We have now finished chapter 2 and we'll have a test on Tuesday. We will be starting our research/experiment project very soon. Students will have some time in class to select topics, but most of the work will be done outside of class.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 7. Test on Friday.
6th hour: Chapter 4 test Monday, then on to chapter 5.
7th hour: Continuing work on chapter 8. Quiz on Wednesday.
** Note: All LUHS paperwork needs to be returned to Miss Stinemates by Friday, February 20th. Thank you.
We continue to read and discuss theThe Giver. We are also working on spelling unit 20.
History:
We are transitioning from the Ion Web of the late 19th century into the Ism Prism of the early 20th century. Progressivism is this weeks focus as we move through the Lochner Era of juriprudence.
Science:
We have now finished chapter 2 and we'll have a test on Tuesday. We will be starting our research/experiment project very soon. Students will have some time in class to select topics, but most of the work will be done outside of class.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Finishing chapter 7. Test on Friday.
6th hour: Chapter 4 test Monday, then on to chapter 5.
7th hour: Continuing work on chapter 8. Quiz on Wednesday.
** Note: All LUHS paperwork needs to be returned to Miss Stinemates by Friday, February 20th. Thank you.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Feb. 2-6
Language Arts:
The persuasive essay is due tomorrow. We will begin reading The Giver this week. We are also working on spelling unit 19.
History:
Progressivism, a turn of the century phenomenon requires a serious look and a great case, Lochner vs. New York regarding maximum hours in bakeries...we will be after it in our two class this week.
Science:
We are continuing to study Newton's Laws of Motion. There will be several labs this week. There will be a chapter test next week.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Quiz on Wednesday. Continuing work on chapter 7.
6th hour: Finishing chapter 4. Test on Friday.
7th hour: Quiz on Wednesday. Continuing work on chapter 8.
** All 8th graders need to return completed LUHS materials to Miss Stinemates by Friday, February 20th.
The persuasive essay is due tomorrow. We will begin reading The Giver this week. We are also working on spelling unit 19.
History:
Progressivism, a turn of the century phenomenon requires a serious look and a great case, Lochner vs. New York regarding maximum hours in bakeries...we will be after it in our two class this week.
Science:
We are continuing to study Newton's Laws of Motion. There will be several labs this week. There will be a chapter test next week.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Quiz on Wednesday. Continuing work on chapter 7.
6th hour: Finishing chapter 4. Test on Friday.
7th hour: Quiz on Wednesday. Continuing work on chapter 8.
** All 8th graders need to return completed LUHS materials to Miss Stinemates by Friday, February 20th.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Jan. 26-30
Language Arts:
We are starting our advertisement unit. Students will create a product, make an ad for the product, and write a persuasive essay selling their product. We are also working on spelling unit 17.
Science:
We will be starting chapter two in our books. The chapter is about forces.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting chapter 7.
6th hour: Working on chapter 4.
7th hour: Finishing chapter 7. Chapter 7 test on Thursday.
History:
Through the Anti-trust law Standard Oil case, we wonder about regulation and oversight, bail-outs and free markets then move on to another Progressivism Age case and theme, maximum hours assigned by management
We are starting our advertisement unit. Students will create a product, make an ad for the product, and write a persuasive essay selling their product. We are also working on spelling unit 17.
Science:
We will be starting chapter two in our books. The chapter is about forces.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting chapter 7.
6th hour: Working on chapter 4.
7th hour: Finishing chapter 7. Chapter 7 test on Thursday.
History:
Through the Anti-trust law Standard Oil case, we wonder about regulation and oversight, bail-outs and free markets then move on to another Progressivism Age case and theme, maximum hours assigned by management
Monday, January 19, 2009
Jan. 19-23
REMINDER: Permission slips for Friday's field trip to LUHS were mailed last week. Please sign and return to Miss Stinemates by Friday (1/23). Waiver forms for upcoming trips were handed out on Monday (1/19). These need to be filled out and returned as soon as possible. Thank you.
Language Arts:
We will be finishing our unit on the 6+1 traits of writing. We will finish writing our short fictional story. The story will be due on Thursday at the end of class. No spelling this week.
Science:
We have finished chapter one. We will be working on a lab early in the week and will have a chapter test Thursday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: The chapter 6 test has been pushed back to Monday, January 26th, so it will be the first grade for third quarter.
6th hour: The chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday and is the last grade for second quarter.
7th hour: We are continuing work on chapter 7.
History:
The peaceful transition of power is a remarkable hallmark of the American Way. It is not the case for many if not most of the world's most powerful nations over time. We will pay attention
as we continue our case study on the growth of the oil market with it's critical importance to the following centuries.
Language Arts:
We will be finishing our unit on the 6+1 traits of writing. We will finish writing our short fictional story. The story will be due on Thursday at the end of class. No spelling this week.
Science:
We have finished chapter one. We will be working on a lab early in the week and will have a chapter test Thursday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: The chapter 6 test has been pushed back to Monday, January 26th, so it will be the first grade for third quarter.
6th hour: The chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday and is the last grade for second quarter.
7th hour: We are continuing work on chapter 7.
History:
The peaceful transition of power is a remarkable hallmark of the American Way. It is not the case for many if not most of the world's most powerful nations over time. We will pay attention
as we continue our case study on the growth of the oil market with it's critical importance to the following centuries.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Jan. 12-16
Language Arts:
We are working on the 6+1 writing traits and while we discussing the traits, students will be writing a short fictional story. We are also working on spelling unit 16.
*Journals are due the 15th and book jackets are due the 19th.
Science:
We will continue with chapter 1 this week. We are studying velocity and acceleration. Students will need to have calculators for class. New books need to be covered this week.
History:
Geography Bee, information and prep for Standard Oil vs. USA and oral arguments on friday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Continuing work on chapter 6. The chapter test will be next Wednesday.
6th hour: Finishing and reviewing chapter 3. The chapter test will be next Monday.
7th hour: We are taking the semester exam Monday and Tuesday this week. We'll start chapter 7 on Wednesday.
REMINDER: There is an Early Release this Friday, January 16th. The end of the quarter is Thursday, January 22nd.
We are working on the 6+1 writing traits and while we discussing the traits, students will be writing a short fictional story. We are also working on spelling unit 16.
*Journals are due the 15th and book jackets are due the 19th.
Science:
We will continue with chapter 1 this week. We are studying velocity and acceleration. Students will need to have calculators for class. New books need to be covered this week.
History:
Geography Bee, information and prep for Standard Oil vs. USA and oral arguments on friday.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Continuing work on chapter 6. The chapter test will be next Wednesday.
6th hour: Finishing and reviewing chapter 3. The chapter test will be next Monday.
7th hour: We are taking the semester exam Monday and Tuesday this week. We'll start chapter 7 on Wednesday.
REMINDER: There is an Early Release this Friday, January 16th. The end of the quarter is Thursday, January 22nd.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Jan. 5-9
Language Arts:
We will be finishing and reviewing for The Invention of Hugo Cabret test that they will be taking on Tuesday. We will also be starting a 6+1 traits of writing unit. We are working on spelling unit 15.
Science:
Welcome back! Students will be turning in their old textbooks and getting new ones this week. We will now be looking into motion and forces.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting chapter 6 this week. Quiz next Monday.
6th hour: Starting chapter 3. Quiz on Thursday.
7th hour: Revisiting parts of chapter 6. Preparing for and taking a mid-book test.
History:
We are beginning to look at a portion of David Yergin's documentary on the growth of the oil industry in preparation for our Standard Oil vs. the USA case.
We will be finishing and reviewing for The Invention of Hugo Cabret test that they will be taking on Tuesday. We will also be starting a 6+1 traits of writing unit. We are working on spelling unit 15.
Science:
Welcome back! Students will be turning in their old textbooks and getting new ones this week. We will now be looking into motion and forces.
Math:
1st/2nd hours: Starting chapter 6 this week. Quiz next Monday.
6th hour: Starting chapter 3. Quiz on Thursday.
7th hour: Revisiting parts of chapter 6. Preparing for and taking a mid-book test.
History:
We are beginning to look at a portion of David Yergin's documentary on the growth of the oil industry in preparation for our Standard Oil vs. the USA case.
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