Language Arts 12/23

1) Mid-Year Assessment Review Packet is due on January 6th.  Make sure you complete ALL exercises to receive credit!!!

2) Mid-Year Exam is on January 14th.  

3) Have a safe and happy vacation!!!!!

History 12/22

Please be sure that all vocabulary for 12.4 is complete.  Don't forget the midyear is January 7th!!

Language Arts 12/22

1) Mid-Year Assessment Review Packet is due on January 6th.  Bring it to school tomorrow!

2) Mid-Year Exam is on January 14th.  

History 12/19

Great work on quizzes today:)
Please read #98 and complete questions on a lined piece of paper.  No RED pen!
Complete the Map Skills on #99

algebra, 12/19

a-c block:   finish practice sheet 13-4

d-block:  finish practice sheet 8.4B

Language Arts 12//19

1) STUDY!!! Use your chapter summaries, review sheet, quotes sheet, and notes from class to help you prepare for the test on Monday.  

2) Bring your mid-year assessment review packet to school on Monday and Tuesday.  The completed packet is due on January 6th.

3) 8th Grade ELA Mid-Year Assessment is on January 14th.

Science December 18th 2014

Using your Nature of Matter Book
Go to page 59 and research ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE 

Take notes and study what it is ab out, you may or may not have a pop quiz about it tomorrow. I may or may not let you use your notes..

Marino

History 12/18

Study for your quiz on Chapter 12, Section 3
Possible short answer questions:
When was Temujin elected Genghis Khan?
What two things were the Mongols known for?
What accomplishments did the Mongols have under the leadership of Genghis Khan?
Who controlled Genghis Khan's empire after his death?
How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis Khan?
Which dynasty did the Mongols end in China?
How did Kublai Khan strengthen government?
What religion did the Mongols adopt?
What trade route did the Mongols use to become wealthy?
Where was Marco Polo from?

Language Arts 12/18

1) Chapter 6 and summary are due tomorrow!

2) Begin researching your topic for your group project.  Research should be independently by each person in the group.  REMEMBER TO DO A WORKS CITED PAGE FOR ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH!!!!!

3) Test on chapters 1-6 will be next Monday.  Use your chapter summary and the review sheet given in class to help you prepare!
Chapters 1-6 Review Sheet

Science Wednesday December 17th

Tonight just design two word problems that demonstrate an understanding of density;

Example-

What is the density of an object that has a width of 45cm, height of 100 cm and a length of 75 cm and a mass of 500 g?

Then, on a separate page write out the equations do out the math, and give the answers.  Tomorrow as a warm up we will swap problems with our lab partners.

History 12/17

Vocabulary # 93 and Guided Reading #94
Please begin studying for the Chapter 12, Section 3 Quiz
Read Chapter 12, Section 3 if you haven't already!
The midyear is scheduled for January 7th with a review being held after school on the 6th!

Language Arts 12/17

1) VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW!!!  Be sure to know the first ten words on your list.  Use your two-column notes to help you prepare.

2) Chapter 5 and summary are due on Thursday.  Chapter 6 and summary are due on Friday!

3) Begin researching your topic for your group project.  Research should be independently by each person in the group.  REMEMBER TO DO A WORKS CITED PAGE FOR ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH!!!!!

4) Test on chapters 1-6 will be next Monday.  Use your chapter summary and the review sheet given in class to help you prepare!

algebra, 12/16

a-c block:   1) pg. 177, # 11-23 (odd)
                   2) pg. 169, # 30-34
                   3) study for wed quiz

d-block:   1) 4.2C, #1-21
                 2) study for wed quiz

Language Arts 12/16

1) Finish reading chapter 4.  Chapter 4 and summary are due tomorrow.

2) Chapter 5 and summary are due on Thursday.  Chapter 6 and summary are due on Friday!

3) Begin researching your topic for your group project.  Research should be independently by each person in the group.  REMEMBER TO DO A WORKS CITED PAGE FOR ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH!!!!!

4) Vocabulary Quiz on the first ten words will be on Thursday.

5) Test on chapters 1-6 will be next Monday.  Use your chapter summary and the review sheet given in class to help you prepare!

!!!SCIENCE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

I AM STAYING AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY FOR EXTRA HELP ON DENSITY FOR 30 MINS. 

Science December 15th, 2014

Tonight's science homework is to write a one paragraph narrative on the actual process of determining the density of a cube.

Start by explaining how you will determine the VOLUME of the cube. Giving a step by step procedure and listing the materials you will use. Be clear about the math.

Next, go over how to use the triple beam balance in determining the MASS.

Lastly,
explain how you use both pieces of data to conclude the DENSITY.

DON'T FORGET TO EXPLAIN THE UNITS YOU WILL USE IN ALL THE STEPS.

BRING IT TO CLASS TOMORROW.

  

algebra, 12/15

a-c block:   pg. 169, #20-28
                  pg. 177, #12-24 (even)


d-block:   pg. 221-222, #20-30 (find the x AND y intercept for each problem, and graph)
                 pg. 221-222,#60-63

Language Arts 12/15

1) Begin reading chapter 4.  Chapter 4 and summary are due on Wednesday.

2) Chapter 5 and summary are due on Thursday.  Chapter 6 and summary are due on Friday!

3) Begin researching your topic for your group project.  Research should be independently by each person in the group.  REMEMBER TO DO A WORKS CITED PAGE FOR ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH!!!!!

4) Vocabulary Quiz on the first ten words will be on Thursday.

5) Test on chapters 1-6 will be next Monday.  Use your chapter summary and the review sheet given in class to help you prepare!

Science Friday 12/12

The homework over the weekend is due this Monday.

Take the homework that was due today (Friday December 12th) and calculate the density of each block. Use the mass that I gave you in class.

Also, 
take the new worksheet and do the same. BOTH are due Monday December 15th.

If you lost them, I posted them on Google Classroom.

E-Mail me if you have any questions

jmarino@bpsk12.org 

History 12/12

Fill out #85 to help you prepare for your quiz.
The quiz on 12.2  is Monday.  Please be sure to study your Confucianism and Buddhism notes!

Below here are some sample short answer questions:

How did farming improve under the Tang Dynasty?
How did the printing process help the Chinese people?
Besides products, what else was transported along the Silk Rd.?

Language Arts 12/12

1) Chapter 3 with summary is due on Monday!

Science Homework December 11th 2014

COMPLETE THE WORK SHEET DONE IN  CLASS, HERE IS A PHOTO OF IT. YOU CAN PRINT OR REDRAW IT. SHOW ALL WORK!!!!

Language Arts 12/11

1) Chapters 1 and 2 WITH CHAPTER SUMMARIES of Roll of Thunder are due tomorrow.  Be prepared for a D.Y.R.T. quiz, and bring your book to class for discussion and to read chapter 3.  
Roll of Thunder Unit Overview

SCIENCE HOMEWORK DEC 10TH 2014

Tonight,
research what "Density"  is. 

Now design a demonstration that I could do in the front of the class that would demonstrate what density is.

This step by step procedure should include the necessary materials to complete this task.

example;

come up with two containers of the same volume and shape, with different matter in them. Explain how you would judge which is more or less dense.

E mail me if you have any questions.

MARINO

Language Arts 12/10

1) The final draft of your research paper is due tomorrow!! Please make sure you have your final draft, works cited page, peer edit sheet, and all your research printed and ready to turn in PRIOR to coming to class! No one will be allowed to print during class, and any essay not turned in will be considered late.

2) Chapters 1 and 2 of Roll of Thunder are due on Friday.  Be sure to read a little bit each night, and bring your book to class for some extra reading time.  
Roll of Thunder Unit Overview

algebra, 12/10

all blocks:   animal poster project due on Monday, 12/15

algebra, 12/9

a-c block:  none, had a quiz

d-block:   no homework

Language Arts 12/9

1) Continue working on the final draft of your research paper.  All final drafts are due in class on Thursday!  Please be sure to print your essays with your works cited page before coming to school.

Science December 8th 2014

Tonight complete reading chapter 3 section 2 in your chemistry book

Answer questions 1-5 on page 76

List and define the key terms found throughout the section

DON'T FORGET TO ANSWER NUMBER 5!!!

THANKS,
Marino

algebra, 12/8

a-c block:   1)  practice 3.3B, #8-26 (even)
                   2) practice 3.4B #8-24 (even)
                   3) study for Tuesday quiz 3.3-3.4

d-block:    1)  Finish 'average man' sheet (put in regular x-values into table of values)
                 2) 4.2B  (Complete the right hand column of questions)

Language Arts 12/8

1) Continue revising and editing your rough draft.  The final draft of your research paper is due on Thursday!!

algebra, 12/5

a-c block:  practice sheet 3.5B, #2,3,5,6,8-11,13-16

d-block: pg. 214-215, #24-26, 30-35, 42-55, 60, 61

Language Arts 12/5

1) Finish writing your concluding paragraph.  You should now be finished with the rough draft of your research paper!   :)

2) The final draft of the research paper will be due next Thursday!!

GOOD JOB ON THE QUIZ TODAY EVERYONE!

GRADES WILL BE ON ASPEN SHORTLY IF THEY ARE NOT UP ALREADY.

HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND IS TO READ CHAPTER 3 SECTION 1 IN THE CHEMISTRY BOOK. LIST AND DEFINE THE KEY TERMS AND ANSWER REVIEW QUESTIONS 1-5 ON PAGE 69.

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, SOME OF YOU LIKE TO "FORGET TO DO THE LAST ONE".

THANKS,
HAVE A DELIGHTFUL WEEKEND!

Science DUE FRIDAY DEC 5th

WE HAVE A QUIZ ON CHAPTER 2 SECTION 1 CHEMISTRY BOOK THIS FRIDAY.

5 QUESTION QUIZ.

STUDY HOMEWORK AND WHAT WE HAVE GONE OVER CLASS THIS WEEK

- KEY TERMS ---

CHEMICAL EQUATIONS
REACTANT
PRODUCT
ENDOTHERMIC
EXOTHERMIC
NUMBERS 1-4 ON PAGE 45

History 12/3

The Chinese Social Ladder #82

algebra, 12/3

a-c block:   practice 3.4C, #1-19

d-block:   pg. 214-215, #12-23, 27, 28, 36-41

Language Arts 12/3

1) Finish going through the Body Paragraph Checklist to edit and revise your three body paragraphs.

2) Complete your introductory paragraph for Friday's class.

3) The final draft of the research paper will be due next Thursday!!

algebra, 12/2

a-c block:   pg. 157, #13-41 (odd)

d-block:   pg. 206-208, # 7, 8, 10-32

History 12/2

Continue reading Chapter 12, Section 2 and complete #80 & 81

Language Arts 12/2

1) Finish writing your body paragraphs.  For class tomorrow, all three body paragraphs should be completed (at least ten sentences per paragraph including topic sentences, in-text citations, transitions within the paragraphs, and transitions connecting the paragraphs to each other).

Science

This homework is due this Wednesday 
Chapter 3 Section 1

Key terms

Answer Review Questions 1-4 on page 69

History 12/1

Begin reading Chapter 12, Section 2 and complete vocabulary #'s 78 & 79.

Language Arts 12/1

1) Finish writing the first body paragraph of your research paper. Make sure to include the topic sentence, transitions between new pieces of information, and a concluding/transition sentence at the end of the paragraph.  The specific directions are on Google Classroom!  

algebra, 12/1

a-c block:   pg. 157, #12-40 (even)
                  must show all steps on both sides of the equation to receive credit

d-block:  finish 1) 3.8A practice sheet
                          2) 9-7 practice sheet