Homework- October 30, 2014

Student Led Conferences will be held again tonight.  If you were unable to come Tuesday night at your scheduled appointment we still have space available tonight.  We really would like to have 100% attendance!

ELA:   Work on improving/finishing memoir rough draft

CHALLENGE ELA: Work on improving/finishing memoir rough draft

PRE-ALGEBRA:  Worksheet 3.4; test 11/5

MATH:  NONE

SCIENCE:  Chemical & Physical change Poster due Monday. Class time was given Thursday.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Chemical & Physical change Poster due Monday. Class time was given Thursday.

Social Studies: 1. Complete "New Weapons of War" chart
2. Read p. 713-717-complete Guided Reading Worksheet- both assignments due on Monday

Challenge Social Studies:  1. Complete "New Weapons of War" chart  2. Read p. 713-717-complete Sec. Review p. 717 #2, 3, 4, 5, 7- due on Monday 

Homework- October 29, 2014

Student Led Conferences will be held again tomorrow night. EVERY student has an appointment. If you were unable to come Tuesday night at your scheduled appointment we still have space available on Thursday. Please call Mrs. Bouckaert in the office if you want to reschedule or if you have questions about your Thursday appointment.

ELA:     Hours 1 & 7: Complete the Complex sentence column on p. 8 in Memoir packet.  Use your Rough Draft and Toolbox p. 34 with the list of subordinate words.  3rd hour: NO HOMEWORK

CHALLENGE ELA: Complete the Complex sentence column on p. 8 in Memoir packet.  Use your Rough Draft and Toolbox p. 34 with the list of subordinate words.

PRE-ALGEBRA:  pg. 66 in journal; test 11/5

MATH:  NONE

SCIENCE:  Chemical & Physical change Poster due Monday. Class time will be give Thursday.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Chemical & Physical change Poster due Monday. Class time will be give Thursday.

Social Studies: 1. Complete "New Weapons of War" chart
2. Read p. 713-717-complete Guided Reading Worksheet- both assignments due on 

Challenge Social Studies:  1. Complete "New Weapons of War" chart  2. Read p. 713-717-complete Sec. Review p. 717  

Homework- October 28, 2014

Student Led Conferences are tonight and Thursday night. EVERY student has an appointment.  Please call Mrs. Bouckaert in the office if you are unsure of your day and time.

ELA:     Simple and Compound Sentences (p. 5 & 6 in Memoir packet)- due tomorrow 

CHALLENGE ELA: Simple and Compound Sentences (p. 5 & 6 in Memoir packet)- due tomorrow

PRE-ALGEBRA:  wksh 3.3;  test on Chapter 3 11/2

MATH:  pg. 137 #1-14;  quiz tomorrow

SCIENCE:  NONE

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  NONE

Social Studies: Work on "Who Do I Vote For?" sheet- due tomorrow; 5 points extra credit if you discuss the assignment with your parents and they fill out the sheet.

Challenge Social Studies:  Work on "Who Do I Vote For?" sheet- due tomorrow; 5 points extra credit if you discuss the assignment with your parents and they fill out the sheet.

Homework- October 27, 2014

ELA:     Write two different types of leads for memoir- due tomorrow 

CHALLENGE ELA: Write two different types of leads for memoir-due tomorrow

PRE-ALGEBRA:  journal pgs. 59-62; test on Chapter 3 11/2

MATH:  worksheet 4.2; quiz Wednesday 10/29

SCIENCE:  Make sure notebooks are up to date and are in class tomorrow to be graded. 

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Make sure notebooks are up to date and are in class tomorrow to be graded. 

Social Studies: Work on "Who Do I Vote For?" sheet- due Wednesday; 5 points extra credit if you discuss the assignment with your parents and they fill out the sheet.

Challenge Social Studies:  Work on "Who Do I Vote For?" sheet- due Wednesday; 5 points extra credit if you discuss the assignment with your parents and they fill out the sheet.

Homework- October 24, 2014

ELA:     Memoir Rough Draft due tomorrow 

CHALLENGE ELA: Memoir Rough Draft due tomorrow 

PRE-ALGEBRA:  NONE

MATH:  worksheet 4.2; Quiz Wednesday on 4.1 & 4.2

SCIENCE:  Online article submissions due Monday;  

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Online article submissions due Monday; Finish power conclusions for flammability test. 

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Write 4-5 sentence paragraph on the biggest cause of WWI using the 4 causes (M-A-I-N) discussed in class- due Monday

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:   Write 4-5 sentence paragraph on the biggest cause of WWI using the 4 causes (M-A-I-N) discussed in class- due Monday

Homework- October 23, 2014

ELA:     Memoir Graphic Organizer due tomorrow

CHALLENGE ELA: Memoir Graphic Organizer due tomorrow

PRE-ALGEBRA:  Quiz tomorrow; p. 117 #1-15

MATH:  journal pg. 74

SCIENCE: Questions from lab due tomorrow in the notebook in complete sentences. Online article submissions due Monday (bonus point for submitting by Friday)

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Questions from lab due tomorrow in the notebook in complete sentences. Online article submissions due Monday (bonus point for submitting by Friday)

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Write 4-5 sentence paragraph on the biggest cause of WWI using the 4 causes (M-A-I-N) discussed in class- due Monday

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:   Write 4-5 sentence paragraph on the biggest cause of WWI using the 4 causes (M-A-I-N) discussed in class- due Monday

Homework- October 22, 2014

ELA:     I "Leah"-version story, highlight or underline the sentences you can SEE or hear- due tomorrow

CHALLENGE ELA: I "Leah"-version story, highlight or underline the sentences you can SEE or hear- due tomorrow; Choose two of your brainstorming ideas and do a 15-20 minute free write on each one for tomorrow.

PRE-ALGEBRA:  journal pg. 58, quiz Thursday on 3.1 & 3.2

MATH:  puzzle 4.1 & worksheet 4.1A due tomorrow

SCIENCE: Online article submission due by Friday. The link to submit is on my website.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Online article submission due by Friday. The link to submit is on my website,

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Final copies of Progressive DBQ essay due tomorrow at the beginning of class

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:   Final copies of Progressive DBQ essay due tomorrow at the beginning of class. 

Homework- October 21, 2014

ELA:     Brainstorming p. 2 in memoir packet due tomorrow; Bring Toolbox to class daily

CHALLENGE ELA: Brainstorming p. 2 in memoir packet due tomorrow; Bring Toolbox to class daily

PRE-ALGEBRA:  pg. 107 #3-10 & p. 108 #15-23; Quiz on 3.1 & 3.2 Thursday

MATH:  pg. 70 in journal

SCIENCE: Physical properties notes- filled out & glued into NB (should finish in class but if not finished pictures from the textbook were emailed to students)

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Physical properties notes- filled out & glued into NB (should finish in class but if not finished pictures from the textbook were emailed to students)

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Continue to work on DBQ essay; Final copies are due Thursday.  You will have class time to work on Wednesday. 

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:   Continue to work on DBQ essay; You will have class time to work on Wednesday. 

Homework- October 20, 2014

ELA:     Complete  Gold Brainstorming Activity in Memoir Packet; Bring Toolbox to class daily

CHALLENGE ELA:  Complete  Gold Brainstorming Activity in Memoir Packet; Bring Toolbox to class daily 

PRE-ALGEBRA:  p. 54 in journal

MATH:  journal pages 65-66

SCIENCE: Test tomorrow.  Completed handwritten study guides should be turned in before the test tomorrow for points.  Study guide answer key, quizlets, & games are available on www.rathjenscience.weebly.com. Click on the "Current Unit" button.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  (Same as regular Science; see above)

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Continue to work on DBQ essay; Final copies are due Thursday.  You will NOT have class time tomorrow, but will on Wednesday. 

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:   (Same as regular Social Studies; see above)

Homework- Oct. 16, 2014

Tomorrow is a half day.  Students will be dismissed at 11:05

Students who qualified for our 1st quarter reward should brings games to play for the last hour of the day. (Board games, card games, electronic games are all acceptable)

ELA:     NONE

CHALLENGE ELA:    NONE

PRE-ALGEBRA:  NONE

MATH:  NONE

SCIENCE: Study Guide due Monday; Test on Tuesday;  All notes are on my website

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Study Guide due Monday; Test on Tuesday; All notes are on my website

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Rough Drafts for DBQ essay are due Monday.  (it can be written, typed, or you can use the rough draft form)

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  DBQ essay rough draft due Monday-it can be written or typed.

Homework- October 15, 2014

ELA:     NONE

CHALLENGE ELA:    NONE

PRE-ALGEBRA:  NONE

MATH:  NONE

SCIENCE: Study Guide due Monday; Test on Tuesday; 30 Common Element retake (for a max grade of 80%) is tomorrow-Students must turn in flashcards to retake. 

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  Study Guide due Monday; Test on Tuesday

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Begin working on rough draft (it can be written, typed, or you can use the rough draft form)- Due Monday

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  Begin working on rough draft (it can be written or typed)- due Monday

Homework- October 14, 2014

ELA:     NONE

CHALLENGE ELA:    NONE

PRE-ALGEBRA:   1. p. 96 in text #1-13; 2. Test tomorrow on chapter 2

MATH:  1. Worksheet on equations; 2. Test tomorrrow on chapter 3

SCIENCE:  10 Separating Mixtures questions answered PQPA in your notebook; Common elements Quiz retake on Thursday for a max grade of 80%.  You must turn in flashcards retake.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  10 Separating Mixtures questions answered PQPA in your notebook 

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Finish your "buckets" for your DBQ essay

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  Finish your "buckets" for you DBQ essay

Homework- October 13, 2014

ELA:     Bring in signed Outsiders movie permission slip.  We are watching the movie tomorrow.

CHALLENGE ELA:    Bring in signed Outsiders movie permission slip.  We are watching the movie tomorrow.

PRE-ALGEBRA:   1. p. 48 in journal; 2. Test Wednesday on chapter 2

MATH:  Test Wednesday on chapter 3

SCIENCE:  NONE

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:   NONE

SOCIAL STUDIES:  1. Finish questions for DBQ packet; 2. Optional: Extra Credit Crossword Puzzles due tomorrow

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  1. Finish questions for DBQ packet; 2. Optional: Extra Credit Crossword Puzzles due tomorrow

Homework- October 10. 2014

ELA:     1. Ch.  7-12 summaries due Monday.  2. Outsiders final test on Monday.  3. Outsiders movie permission slip due Monday

CHALLENGE ELA:   1. Ch.  7-12 summaries due Monday.  2. Outsiders final test on Monday. 3. Outsiders movie permission slip due Monday

PRE-ALGEBRA:   Test Wednesday, Oct. 15th on chapter 2

MATH:  Test Wednesday, Oct. 15th on chapter 3

SCIENCE:  Element Trading Cards - due on Monday; must have hard copy ready to glue onto construction paper.  See the email sent Wednesday and follow directions. 

Extra Credit:  Making Mixtures Take Home Lab - Students were given a copy of this lab sheet.  It is due by Monday and must be filled out and the questions answered in complete sentences!  Students were instructed to use food items (no household chemicals without parent consent and supervision!) such as water and salt, water and pepper, vinegar and sugar, etc.  It is worth 8 points and could replace a missing assignment(s) up to 8 points.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:   1. Element Trading Cards - due Monday. Must have a hard copy ready to glue onto construction paper. See the email sent Wednesday and follow the directions

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Optional: Extra Credit Crossword Puzzles due Tuesday

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  Optional: Extra Credit Crossword Puzzles due Tuesday

Homework- Oct. 9, 2014

ELA:   Outsider Study guide questions due tomorrow.  Ch.  7-12 summaries due Monday.  Outsiders final test on Monday.  

CHALLENGE ELA:    Outsiders Study guide questions due tomorrow.  Independent writing pieces (typed MLA format) due tomorrow.   Ch.  7-12 summaries due Monday.  Outsiders final test on Monday. 

PRE-ALGEBRA:  pg. 44 in journal;  Test Oct. 15th on chapter 2

MATH:  equations worksheet; ; test Oct. 15th on chapter 3

SCIENCE: 1. 30 most common elements quiz tomorrow (names & symbols)  2.  Element Trading Cards - due on Monday; must have hard copy ready to glue onto construction paper.  See the email sent yesterday and follow directions. 

Extra Credit:  Making Mixtures Take Home Lab - Students were given a copy of this lab sheet.  It is due by Monday and must be filled out and the questions answered in complete sentences!  Students were instructed to use food items (no household chemicals without parent consent and supervision!) such as water and salt, water and pepper, vinegar and sugar, etc.  It is worth 8 points and could replace a missing assignment(s) up to 8 points.

CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  1. 30 most common elements quiz  Friday (names, symbols, & atomic number).   2. Element Trading Cards - due Monday. Must have a hard copy ready to glue onto construction paper. See the email sent yesterday and follow the directions

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Work on Imperialism and Progressive Movement Study Guide- Due tomorrow.  Test tomorrow

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  Work on Imperialism and Progressive Movement study guide- Due tomorrow.  Test tomorrow

Homework Wednesday, Oct. 8th

Homework- Oct. 8, 2014

Announcements:  Memorial Speech tomorrow in English.  Dress up!

ELA:   Study guide questions due Friday.  Ch.  7-12 summaries due Monday.  Outsiders final test on Monday.  

CHALLENGE ELA:     Study guide questions due Friday.  Ch.  7-12 summaries due Monday.  Outsiders final test on Monday.  Independent writing pieces (typed MLA format) due Friday.  

PRE-ALGEBRA:  none; Test Oct. 15th on chapter 2

MATH:  pg. 64 in journal; test Oct. 15th on chapter 3

SCIENCE: 30 most common elements quiz Friday (names & symbols).  Two emails were sent to students w/ assignments:  1. Formative Assessments 3 & 4 - Students will need the periodic table in their notebook.  They may also use their notes.  2.  Element Trading Cards - Follow the directions.  We will work on these in class on Thursday.  They are due on Monday.  
Extra Credit:  Making Mixtures Take Home Lab - Students were given a copy of this lab sheet.  It is due by Monday and must be filled out and the questions answered in complete sentences!  Students were instructed to use food items (no household chemicals without parent consent and supervision!) such as water and salt, water and pepper, vinegar and sugar, etc.  It is worth 8 points and could replace a missing assignment(s) up to 8 points.  
  
CHALLENGE SCIENCE:  30 most common elements quiz  Friday (names, symbols, & atomic number).  Two emails were sent to students w/ assignments:  1. Formative Assessments 3 & 4 - Students will need the periodic table in their notebook.  They may also use their notes.  2.  Element Trading Cards - Follow the directions.  We will work on these in class on Thursday.  They are due on Monday.  

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Work on Imperialism and Progressive Movement Study Guide- Due Friday.  Test Friday

CHALLENGE SOCIAL STUDIES:  Work on Imperialism and Progressive Movement Study Guide- Due Friday.  Test Friday