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This week students will focus on math, science, and language arts. Key objectives include reviewing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions, as well as understanding the differences between elements and compounds in science. Students will prepare for upcoming tests and engage in practical projects such as creating molecular models. Important deadlines like the due date for independent study assignments on December 15, the Parent Meetings at noon, and progress tracking will be discussed. Be ready for a busy week!
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Independent Study Assignments Due December 15 Trimester 2 Week 3 Instructor: Mrs. DarciSyfert-Busk
Schedule---See Board!8:15-8:30:Prepare Packets/Questions8:30-9:30: Math9:30-9:50: Feedback/Housekeeping9:50-10:30: Science OR Social Studies10:30-Restroom Break/Snack10:40-11:30: Language Arts11:30-12:00: Testing/Teacher-Student Conferencing12:00-Parent Meetings12:30-1:00-P.E. (Voluntary except Probs.)1:00-Lunch12-2-Probation Study Hall
Math Objectives: • Objectives this week…. • Review of Ch. 4 Part A Objectives • Review Fractions (+,-,x,div.) • Review combining positive and negative numbers
8th Grade I.S. Name:___________T2 Week 3 Due: December 15 Total Work Completed=_______% P.E. Math • 5 PE Credits Due March 1 (Or Research Paper) • ____PE Log • Grade______ • TW________ • NEW BOOK • ____ Green Ch. 5 Lesson 4 • ____Green Ch. 5 Lesson 5 • ____Green Workbook Lessons 4 and 5 • ____Math Steps Pg. • ____www.go.hrw.com for lessons 1-3 • PARENT SIGN._____________ • Grade__________ • TW____________
Eric Fernandez8th Grade Independent StudyT___ Week ___ Due: __________Total Work Completed=_______% P.E. Algebra ____5 PE Credits Due by March 1 OR Report • Grade______ • TW________ • BYU Online Education Course 51 • ____ • ____ • ____ • Grade__________ • TW____________
Making of a Molecule! • Do you know the difference between an element and a molecule? • 5 Pt. quiz
Molecular Project Assessment8th Grade ScienceStandard:8.3b-Students know that 2 or more elements combine to form compounds 1. Powerpoint Standard • A. What atoms make up this molecule? • B. Explain why these 2 elements readily bond? (valence electrons) • C. Periodic Table Indicating their location (May be attached to print out of PPT) • D. Classification of Atom included in the molecule (metal, nonmetal, noble gas, etc.)? • E. Difference between an element and a compound? • F. Is this compound a part of living systems? • G. Chemical Formula and explanation. • H. Type of bonds involved in the compound? (coval/ionic/double/single) • I. What is a chemical formula and what is the chemical formula of your compound? • J. Where is this compound found in our world?
Background www.howstuffworks.com“Ionic and Molecular Compounds” Valence Periodic Table Classification • Outer Orbital numbers • Indicates their bond • Highlight and label your periodic table
Elements in Living Systems • CARBON! Most occurring element in living things • Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulfur, Oxygen and Phosphorus also common • Ex: carbondioxide, water=H2O • The ultimate recycling!
More Background Chemical Formula Bonds • Pg. 160 • Pg. 162 • Ionic- electrons are transferred • Covalent-share electrons • Double-share 2, triple-share 3
Website support www.howstuffworks.com www.chem4kids.com www.chemicalformula.org
Gumdrop Model Let’s make water Your Compound… • H2- • O • Carbondioxide • Sodium chloride • Carbonmonoxide • Butane • Glucose • Sucrose • Acetic Acid • Ammonium • Sulfuric acid
Science Main Objectives This Week: • Know what the “valence” electrons are • Know why some elements bond • Know the difference between Ionic and Covalent Bonds • Understand How molecules bond and create different substances • Know how to read and write chemical formulas
Science Physical Science • Assignments: • Study for Ch. 8 Test • _____Ch. 8 Practice Test • _____Ch. 8 Review questions Pg. 175 • _____Worksheet 8.2 ( • _____Gum Drop/Marshmallow Model (Pg. 174) • Molecular Project Assessment Due Jan. 5 • Grade_______ • TW_________
Housekeeping • Restroom Break? • PE Field Trip Planning??? • PE credits-5 by March 1 • NO FRINGIES!!!! • Headings • Grade Work • Assignment Sheet • In folder • Headings • PE • Parent Sign • Date • Min….total? • Stamped Work • T2 Week 1 • 3% • 12/01/09 • Math • Science • LA • History
Cause Effect Web and Essay • Web • Essay Plan Only
Monroe Doctrine • Know the Monroe Doctrine…..Everything!
Election of 1824 Election of 1824 • John Quincy Adams VS Andrew Jackson • Jackson won the popular vote but not the electoral • Who became President?
Jackson’s Revenge • 1828-his year • At what price….his wife’s life • Spoils system:gave jobs in govt. to his supporters • Issues • 1. Native Americans • 2. Banks • 3. Rights of States
Jackson’s Policy Towards Native Americans Indian Removal Act Video • Govt. to negotiate treaties with tribes and “relocate” them West • www.howstuffworks.com • Cherokee trail of tears
American History • Objectives This Week: • Understand how Jackson came to office • Understand what “Jacksonian Democracy” was • Know what the “Trail of Tears” was and how it effected indian tribes • Be very familiar with the Monroe Doctrine • Understand what the States Right Debate was about and how it caused South Carolina to threaten to secede from the union
History-T2 Week 3 ASSIGNMENTS: • ______Read Ch. 12 Lesson 1. Take Notes. • ______ Review Questions 12.1 Pg. 373 • ______Read Ch. 12 Lesson 2 in class. Jigsaw Notes. (In class) • ______Indian Removal Act • Research the tribe that you pick • Print out 1 or more articles • Highlight the facts that tell how the Indian Removal Act Effected this tribe • ______Monroe Doctrine Assignment (In Class) • Slavery Cause Effect Essay Due Jan. 5 • Grade_______ • TW_________
Novel…”The Fighting Ground” • Story of the Revolutionary War • Pgs. 60-70 • Learning of the Revolutionary War through literature… • Book Report Due before Christmas…
Next week’s Fighting Ground Quiz • 1. How many Hessians were there? • 2. What did they do with Jonathan? • 3. Where did they find shelter from the rain? • 4. Which Hessian did Jonathan fear most? • 5. Who did Jonathan feel that he had “failed?” • Worth 10 points
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Daily Language Practice • Week 8-Check • Week 9 Issues?
Persuasive Essay Final Due • Planning Packet • Rough Draft • Counts as PE time! • If you do not have your 5 PE credits….this needs To be 5 paragraphs typed And 2 ½ pages long
New Story…”The Speckled Band” • Pg. 462 • Video • Standards • Plot and conflict/resolution in a “Mystery” • Vocabulary
Vocabulary Matrix • Words to add
Speckled Band Quiz Questions: • 1. Who was Mr. Holmes’ client? • 2. Why did she come to him? • 3. Was her family… • A. Rich • B. Formerly rich • C. Poor • 4. What had the sister heard at night? • 5. Predict who the murderer is.
Christmas Movie • See over Christmas • Or rent another movie • PG-13…YOUR PARENT’s Choice
Grammar Predicate Nouns How do you find them? • Pg. 486 • After the linking verb • Renames, identifies, or explains the subject • Linking verb (=) • Jude Law is the star. • It seems like a good movie.
Language Arts • Objectives This Week: • Know the different spellings of the sound “er” • Know how to use Predicate Nouns • Be able to identify elements of a plot that build suspense • Be able to identify conflict and resolution in a story
Language Arts T2 Week 3 Due December 15 Assignments: • _____Finish reading “The Speckled Band” and do questions at the end. • _____Review and Assess Pg. 485 • _____Integrated Language Pg. 486 • _____Vocabulary Matrix of new tough words • _____Selection Support Pgs. 146, 150 • _____Read Pgs. 70-80 of book…”The Fighting Ground. Write summary. • No Daily Language • Study for Speckled Band Test • Grade_____ • TW______
Testing/Student Teacher Conferencing Tests Conferencing • Redo Test for SS if less than a C • Study Hall until 12 • Essay Teacher Edit • Grade Conference • Math Probation?
Spelling Rules • When a word ends with an e and the suffix begins with a consonant….do NOT drop the e • Example: • Time + ly = timely • When a word ends with an e and the suffix begins with a vowel…. DROP the e • Example: • Close + er = closer
Vocabulary-Pg. 99 • Furtive • Pretext • Intimation • Judicious • Indulgent • emancipated • Vocabulary Matrix done next week….Due in 2 weeks
Grammar and Spelling Spelling Adverb clauses • Selection Support Pg. 156 • -sion • Incision • Passion • Sometime 1, sometimes 2 S’s • Next Week
The Writing Process Steps: • I. Prewriting • II. Rough Draft • III. Revise • IV. You/Peer/Teacher Edit • Will go back to Revising after all 3 edits • V. Publish Final
Planning a Persuasive Essay Packets Planning • Topic-Read Prompt Carefully!!! • 1. Define the task • Audience • Purpose • Voice • 2. Decide your position • Research (PE packet) • Pros/Cons • 3. Brainstorm • 4. Outline
Expanding our nation Louisiana Purchase