Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Weekly Update - 3/10-3/14

Monday:
Math:  Maps testing for Language Arts - Do study review test for math test on Wednesday.
SCIENCE VOCAB QUIZ ON FRIDAY.

Tuesday:
Math:  Go over math review test - Test tomorrow over Framework 5

Science:  Go over different types of galaxies/check galaxy problem sheet/hand out Project information on planets - Project due on Friday.  If students wish to receive extra credit, they may create a 3D model of a planet that they research or the one they made up.
Planets Activity
Questions for Choice 3
-Students can receive the graphic organizer for choice 1 in the classroom.

Wednesday:
Math:  Framework 5 Test

Science:  Work on planets project

Thursday:
Math:  Go over framework 5 test - Start unit 6 - data analysis - "Posing Statistical Questions"

Science:  Work on planets project

Friday:
Math:  More work on Data analysis

Science:  Vocab quiz on universe and solar system - projects due.  video on planets

Friday, March 7, 2014

Weekly Update: 3/3 - 3/7

Monday:
Math:  Coordinate Plane and shapes on coordinate plane
Coordinate Plane Review
Polygons on coordinate plane - Review - Also, know how to find area of polygons on coordinate plane.
Formula Sheet for Geometry - Just focus on first page of this PDF

Science:  Start new unit on Universe and Solar System - Geocentric vs. Heliocentric and Big Bang Theory
Helpful website with this current unit in science:
http://teacherweb.com/GA/ClaxtonMiddleSchool/SamanthaKeyfauver/ap1.aspx

Tuesday:
Math:  More on coordinate plane and polygons on coordinate plane.  - worksheet packet practice
Science:  Discuss galaxy and review heliocentric and geocentric.  Start on vocabulary chp. 19
Chp. 19 Vocab - I will check this on Tuesday of next week.

Wednesday:
Math:    More practice on coordinate plane and polygons...finding area and perimeter of polygons on coordinate plane - worksheet practice

Science:  Brainpop video on solar system.  Go over Weather and Climate Test - work on vocab chp. 19

Thursday:  Maps Testing.
Students practiced problems on coordinate plane

Friday:  Maps Testing
Students practiced problems on coordinate plane

There will be a math test next Tuesday or Wednesday over Area, Surface Area, Volume, and Polygons on Coordinate plane.  Look at this week's post and last week's post for review information on those.  Also, students can study their math worksheets they have done in class.