Schedule

1. Schedule Independent Study • 8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn • 8:30-9:30-Math • 9:30-10:00-History • 10:00-10:45-Language Arts • 10:45-11-RR/Get Lunch • 11:00-11:30-Science • 11:30-12:00-Testing/Conferencing • 12:00-1:00-P.E • 1:00-2:00-Study Hall

2. Pre-Test • Not for a grade

3. Expressions PPT-HRW Vocabulary Matrix • PPT • Use terms • Variable Expression • Verbal Phrase • Sum • Difference • Product • Quotient

4. Order of Operations • P • E • M • D • A • S • Parenthesis • Exponents • Multiplication and Division left to right • Addition and Subtration left to right • www.mathgoodies.com

5. MathObjectives:-Student will use mathematical terms to describe operations-Student will review order of operations-Students will use the correct order of operations to complete expressions Through(All Students) • ____Pre-Course Test (Not for grade) • ____Ch. 1 Lesson 2. Questions Pgs. 9-10 (1-50). • ____Ch. 1 Lesson 4. Questions Pg. 18 0nly. • ____Math vocabulary matrix of terms • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____Go to www.mathgoodies.com go to “order of operations….do all online problems right before class next week • Into (Below Grade Level or getting D/F) • _______Timed Multiplication Practice Activity

6. 8th Grade Language ArtsChapter 1 “Getting what you “wish” for. Quickwrite…What do you treasure?

7. 8th Grade Language ArtsT3-Week 1 Objectives: Students will…. • Be able to use selection vocabulary words in a cloze activity (Lang. Objective) • Analyze the structural elements of plot • Understand how conflicts are addressed and resolved • Be able to identify and correctly use nouns and pronouns • Be able to navigate the new textbook

8. Into (Strategic Students)____Interactive Reader Section for “Treasure of Lemon Brown”____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by parent) Through(All Students) • ____Read “Treasure of Lemon Brown” Pgs. 14-26. Do Focus Questions A-L. • ____Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Treasure…” • ____Literature Response Pg. 27 • ____Workbook Pages ___, ____, ____ • ____Bring a “treasure” to class • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____Watch “Charly” Movie. Complete Movie Summary. • ____Read Novel…”The Islanders” • ____Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map • ____Choices Activities Pg. 29

9. Start the year right! Packet-To return To give to Guardians… • Packet for work • Technology Use • Insurance??? • Return to me if you have insurance • Emergency Card • Grade and Attendance • PPT • PE • Starts Oct. 1 • Put on Post It • Schedule • All tutoring starts Oct. 1 • Put on Post It • Calendar • Min. Days

10. 8th Grade Independent StudyAssignmentsT1W1 Due September 7, 2010 Name_______________________ Total Work Completed_______% (0/25/50/75/100) • Physical Education • 5 PE Credits Due by November 15th • ____P.E Log-230 Minutes • Grade______________ • TW________________

11. 8th Grade American HistoryT1-Week 1 Objectives: Students will…. • Be able to write an essay about the contributions of the “Great Thinkers” of the Enlightenment period (Lang. Objective) • Be able to explain how British colonies were shaped by prosperity, literacy, and new movements in religion and thought • Be able to navigate the new textbook

12. Think about it….What is culture?Pg. 133 • Partner Activity: • Look up the word in the dictionary • Draw 4 pictures symbolizing American culture

13. Who were the founders of America? • Think…. • Pair-Talk to your partner. • Share out • www.howstuffworks.com • “Pilgrims and Puritans: The Search for Relligious Freedom”

14. Timeline Assignment This week…. Next week…. • Do research of main dates for this Benchmark • Worksheet • Place into timeline • www.teach-nology.com

15. History Timeline Preparation

16. The Great Awakening and Enlightenment Great Awakening Enlightenment • A religious movement • Ministers said religious “emotion” was more important than deeds • Jonathan Edwards-scared with “Gods anger” • Inspired people to question the British govt. • Not emotion….scientific reasoning • Applied natural law to society • “People have natural rights to life, liberty and property” • Inspired people to question British govt.

17. Enlightenment Thinkers

18. Bubble Map • Write 4 facts about each

19. Into/Through(All Students) • ____Read Chapter 5 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Great Awakening Thinkers Bubble Map • Sources other than book/4 important facts • ____Do Questions Pg. 140. • ____Read Chapter 5 Lesson 2. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Do Questions Pg. 145. • ____Timeline • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____Make a diorama of the Boston Tea Party • ____Write a 2 Page Typed Biography of one of the Enlightenment thinkers (See Pg. 153 A and B) • ____Read “Johnny Tremain” and do a book report

20. 8th Grade Physical ScienceT1-Week 1 Objectives: Students will…. • Be able to identify topics that would be classified as “Physical Science” (Lang. Objective) • Learn why physical science is important to understand • be able to understand what units of measurement would be used to measure different things

21. Science Book Walk….. • Unit Intro • Write down 10 major topics that you see that we will be studying • Reflect on the topic you are most familiar with • What do these have in common?

22. Physical Science….what is it?(www.howstuffworks.com“The Universe and it’s Future”) From Atom…… To universe

23. Cornell NotesChapter 1 Notebook Options Cornell notes • Separate notebook • Binder sections • 2 Columns • 1st-Vocabulary/Definition • 2nd Blue Headings/Details

24. Into/Through(All Students) • ____Read Chapter 1 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Do Questions Pg. 8 • ____Read Chapter 1 Lesson 2. Take Cornell Notes. • ____Do Questions Pg. 14 • Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) • ____ Go to www.howstuffworks.com and research Physical Science. Watch videos relating.

25. Housekeeping • Contract • Work due • P.E.