Monday, January 30, 2012

1/30 Science

8th grade- should write a conclusion paragraph on the "Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration Lab" for tonight's homework.  This assignment will be checked at the beginning of tomorrow's class.  Students who received back a copy of the "Osmosis in an Egg Lab" should consider making corrections on it.

7th grade-those students who I haven't met with yet to grade their cell projects should schedule an appointment with me within the next couple of days.  I'm available to meet during lunch, recess, reads & needs, and after school.  Students who received their cell project grades back today should consider making corrections on it.

Monday January 30th, Tucana math

7th grade: p31#1, page 27 A1 number lines, A3 two number sentences for each of the
number lines, A5
8th grade: p34 A-D, p41#19-23 with support

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

January 25th, Tucana math

7th grade: no new tasks
8th grade: corrections on check-up
This assignment will be used as a study point assignment.

1/25 Science

7th grade model cell project has been pushed back to Friday (1/27)

8th grade "Osmosis in an Egg" lab due Thursday (1/26)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

1/24 Science

7th grade-As of now, cell project is due this Thursday (1/26)

8th grade-Spent most of today's class writing up the "Osmosis in an Egg"  Lab.  If they have not finished it, students should complete it for homework.  This assignment will be collected tomorrow.

January 25, Tucana math

7th grade: page 17#20-29 with number lines. vocabulary: absolute value on the "Combining Signed Numbers" handout
8th grade: page 38#1-7 show support, page 31 should be done first (at least the 1st 4 drawings with areas and side lengths labeled.

Monday, January 23, 2012

1/23 Science

7th grade students began their model plant/animal cell project in class today.  They may need to get some materials for it.  Students should be reasonable.  Simple household materials are just as effective as store-bought materials.  Any questions or concerns, please email me at rdecicco@mtsd-vt.org.  As of now, the project is due this Thursday, January 26th.

8th grade students should complete a learning log around diffusion/osmosis/active transport.