Monday Social Studies Update

This week all classes are starting material for test #6.

In 7th Grade we watched a very short film about Saudi Arabia and started talking about why that nation is so important to the US economy. We read the section out loud in pairs and then started a very good discussion with some notes.

8th Grade read in groups and we talked about changes in the state in the the Antebellum period.

6th Grade concluded some notes and discussed their test, which will be tomorrow. For the final time, we completed a practice map of the nations of South America. Homework: Students wrote a half page summary of the Colombian Exchange reading found on page 123.

Science Update for 10-30-09

8th grade: nothing new assigned -- be sure to complete 14-3 ws and pg. 427 (2, 3, 6)
7th grade: chapter 2 note-taking worksheets
6th grade: nothing assigned

ASSIGNMENTS FROM THURSDAY:
8th grade: 14-3 WS and pg. 427 (2, 3, 6) --- quiz tomorrow on hydrocarbons
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: 15-3 WS

Boys Basketball Workouts Next Week

I have sent home a workout schedule for Middle School Boys next week. We will practice each day until 4:50. There are occasionally changes in the schedule that I can not foresee. Should those changes occur, I will notify parents.

Thursday Social Studies Update

6th Grade- Pages 122, numbers 1 through 6 are due for homework tomorrow. We started this assignment in class today. This was after our final session of taking notes. The test will probably be on Tuesday.

7th Grade-There will be a test tomorrow. The students have written questions for the test during the past week and will complete the test on the reading packet we have assembled. There will also be 5 questions form the overhead notes.

8th Grade- has a reading test tomorrow. There will be a test on Moses Roper, the reading about the life of a slave and the overheads concerning the War of 1812 and the Antebellum Era. Students received a study guide in class today.

Social Studies Update for Wednesday

6th Grade's test will likely be next Tuesday. Both 7th Grade and 8th Grade will have tests on Friday. Tomorrow, the 8th Grade has an 3 page handwritten summary due on Moses Roper's life as a slave.

Boys Basketball Bulletin

Practice will be 3 to 4:15 Friday for Boys. The players were told to notify parents of this change yesterday (Tuesday). The time was moved so that players could attend the dance. The schedule should be ready for distribution by the end of the week.

Science Update for 10-27-09

8th grade: 14-2 WS and pg. 418 (1-5)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: finish 15-2 WS if not completed Tuesday - due Thursday

Grades for 2nd 9 weeks started Monday! Start this 9-weeks off great!

Monday Social Studies Update

8th Grade- The focus was on reading as we concluded the reading about the life of Moses Roper, a North Carolina slave. students had 2 hours to work on writing a 3 page handwritten summary for the reading. After that, I gave them a reading assignment from the text book. Homework: Complete worksheets for pages 158 to 169. This was given in class today.

7th Grade- We had a simple computer lab project as described in the post below.

6th Grade-We checked the 16 vocabulary terms that were due today (pages 118 and 124). The students received a grade for completing those terms. After that, we read the section and practiced filling out a map with all the nations of South America. The map will be on the test, which I plan to give on Friday.

Science Update for 10-26-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: essay assignment on movie
6th grade: 15-2 WS --- due Thursday

Social Studies Learning Lab

I will have a learning lab this Thursday from 3 to 4 PM for interested students 6-8.

7th Grade Media Center Social Studies Assignment

You have 30 minutes to find an article about current affairs in Afghanistan. You must use this link to find the information. During the 30 minutes, follow the steps listed below.

a.) Have your article approved by your teacher.
b.) Read and print the article.
c.) Be prepared to write a summary of the article when we return to the room.

Science Update for 10-23-09

8th grade: 15-1 section WS
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: nothing assigned

Social Studies Update for Friday

6th Grade completed vocabulary words found on pages 118 and 125. We finished our maps and charts for the week. The information for the maps and charts comes from pages 106 to 112.

8th Grade is reading a slave narrative. This is a three day exercise which will be completed early next week. Once completed, the students will write a three page report.

7th Grade: Two groups gave reports today about the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We have now heard from 4 of the 5 groups and have assembled 20 student written questions. the bulk of next week's test will come from these student generated reports.

Have a great weekend!

Middle School Boys Basketball

Practice schedules for next week have been given to the children.

Science Update for 10-22-09

8th grade: chapter 14 note-taking worksheets (all chapter)
7th grade: hurricane project due tomorrow --- you have had a month to work on this!
6th grade: 15-1 note-taking worksheet

ALL classes: all late/missing work is due tomorrow! I will not accept it after Friday - grade of "0" will be given!

Wednesday Social Studies Update

6th Grade finished their maps of South America. Each student should have four maps now. At the end of class, we strated on some tables and charts. We will be completing those Thursday (I hope). 7th Grade is still studying the situation in Afghanistan and pakistan and trying to understand the culture and events of those nations. Yesterday we took notes and there was a lengthy discussion from the students of that region. 8th Grade read from the text and discussed events of the Antebellum period. We are starting a lengthy reading about the life of Moses Roper, a slave from North Carolina.

Math 10/21

6th - had a Quiz on Multiplying & Dividing. No Homework tonight.

7th - had a "Pop Quiz" on 2 step equations. Homework pg 170 (#4 - 20)

8th - Talked about Proportions today. Homework - pg 624 - Lesson 4-4 all

Science Update for 10-21-09

NOTHING assigned for any class!

7th grade: hurricane project due friday!

Computer Assignment for Wednesday

1. Check your stock portfolios- You have 8 minutes to trade. Good luck!
2. Choose one of the following topics to research after listening to Mr. M's instructions.

John C Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
American Whig Party
Cherokee Removal (Trail of Tears)
Martin Van Buren
John Quincy Adams
James K Polk
Mexican-American War

Tuesday Social Studies Update

7th Grade We heard a fantastic report about the situation in Afghanistan. The first group did a great job with that.

6th Grade We are continuing our South American map and statistics study. The students know that since we are spending so much time on completing the maps, they will have a lot of material on maps and table for the test, which will be next week.

8th Grade We are discussing the impact of slavery upon the culture of the state, region and nation in the Antebellum period.

Math Update - Tues. 10/20

6th - Division of whole numbers - homework = division packet. Quiz tomorrow on Multiplication & Division.

7th - Still working on 2 - step equations. Homework = Skills booklet - Lesson 4-4

8th - Still talking about Slope of a line. Homework = Skills booklet 4-3.

Science Update for 10-20-09

All classes: 1st 9 week assessment tomorrow

Science

Math Update - Mon 10/19

6th grade -we are taking a few days to review multiplication and division of whole numbers before we jump in with decimals! They have a "fun packet" to complete if not finished in class.

7th grade - we are starting on solving 2-step equations. They are to complete page 168 (#8 - 25, 30 - 37)

8th grade - we started talking about Slope today. Homework - page 168 (#3 - 14) and page 624, Lesson 4-3, (#1-6)

Monday Social Studies Update

7th Grade We are moving from India and China now into Afghanistan and Pakistan. The students have been placed in groups and in those groups, we are exploring the ongoing war in Afghanistan, Pakistan's involvement and what the US policy is in the region. The students saw a very short film today about Afghanistan. Some students had a homework assignment for tonight. This homework assignment involves bringing in an article about Pakistan or Afghanistan. The specifics of the assignment was given in class.

6th Grade We are going into South America. This week we will be using maps and statistics to create tables about the demographics of this important region. We saw a film today about the geography of the region. We did a simple map of the country and its important features.

8th Grade started a unit on the War of 1812. We read an address from James Madison and we read from the text. We took some notes on the region and created a newspaper article about the war declaration. Some students did not finish the article and should do so for homework tonight.

Science Update for 10-19-09

ALL CLASSES:
study - 1st 9 week assessment on Wednesday - go over the study guide and old tests/assignments for review!

7th grade: hurricane project due friday!

NO late work accepted after friday!

Boys Basketball Practice Next Week

Next week practice will start each day at 3:15 and end around 5 in the new gym.

Social Studies Update for Friday

All classes took Test #4 today. There was no homework.

Science Update for 10-15-09

8th grade: chapter 13 test tomorrow
7th grade: chapter 19 test tomorrow
6th grade: chapter 14 test tomorrow

ALL CLASSES: 1st 9 week assessment test on Wednesday, 10-21-09

7th grade: Hurricane project due 10-23-09

Social Studies Notice for Thursday and Friday

All classes have a test tomorrow. All classes have been briefed and know the contents of the tests. Please study!

8th Grade Computer Project for Today

Use this link to complete the requested information about the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of the United States.

Social Studies Wednesday Afternoon Update

None of the classes have homework this evening. However, there will be tests in all three classes on Friday. Please be ready! 8th Grade did a very god job of discussing the Bill of rights today in class. They had a lot of good questions about individual rights and also there was a nice discussion about the 8th Amendment and the death penalty. 7th Grade saw a presentation from Mr. Murphy, who has traveled extensively throughout India and 6th Grade is close to completing their "Create a Culture" activity.

Science Update for 10-14-09

8th grade: chapter 13 section and chapter review worksheets and 8 equations to balance
7th grade: 19-2/19-3 WS
6th grade: 14-3 WS

ALL classes: chapter test on Friday!
ALL classes: 1st 9 week assessments on Wednesday, 10-21-09

7th grade: hurricane project due 10-23-09

Wednesday Social Studies Update

My sincere apologies for not updating the blog in several days.

Yesterday in class, 6th Grade started a small project that will last for a couple of days called "Create a Culture." In this simple project, students design an imaginary culture with their teammates using the elements of culture. These elements will be included on the test, which will be Friday.

In 7th Grade, we have a special guest coming today. This guest has traveled to and visited India several times and he will speak to us about the modern culture and Indian economics.

8th Grade has been discussing the duties of the offices in the Federal Government and the Bill of Rights.

There was no homework and all classes will have a test on Friday.

Science Update for 10-13-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: 19-1 WS
6th grade: 14-2 WS and pg. 411 (1-5)

Science Update for 10-12-09

8th grade: balancing equations problems - 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42

7th grade: nothing

6th grade: 14-1 WS and pg. 403 (1-6)

Projected test dates:
8th grade: chapter 13 exam Monday (10-19-09) --- 1st 9 weeks exam, Thursday (10-22-09)
7th grade: chapter 19 exam on Friday (10-16-09) --- 1st 9 weeks exam, Wednesday (10-21-09)
6th grade: chapter 14 exam on Friday (10-16-09) --- 1st 9 weeks exam, Wednesday (10-21-09)


7th grade: hurricane project due 10-23-09!

End of 1st 9 weeks: 10-27-09 --- I will take late/missing work up to 10-23-09! See me if you want to see what you are missing! I will give out an updated/missing tasks list to students on Monday 10-19!!

6th Grade Fall Festival Box

For those 6th grade parents who did not receive the letter about the Fall Festival Box - we are doing a Baby Box. We will be collecting baby items until Friday morning. Thanks to all of you who have already sent in some items for our box! Its starting to look GREAT! A special thanks to the girls for decorating (Whitney, Sarah, Azhah, and Katie). Any questions - just email me at vtaliaferro@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Vicki Taliaferro

Math 10/12/09

6th grade worked on dividing decimals. No homework.

7th grade worked on adding, subtracting, and multiplying dquations. Homework is in the Study Guide booklet, sections 4-1, 4-2, 4-3.

8th grade worked on rates, ratios, and rate of change. They took a quiz on rates and unit rates.

SGA DANCE UPDATE

The Middle School Dance has been moved to October 30th. Parents who would like to help with food, chaperones, clean-up, and/or decorations, please send an email to vtaliaferro@gmail.com. Fliers will be coming home later this week with all the details and a sign-up form.
Thanks,
Vicki Taliaferro

Science Update for 10-9-09

NOTHING ASSIGNED! Have a nice weekend!

Science Update for 10-8-09

8th grade: nothing assigned -- start chapter 13 tomorrow
7th grade: nothing assigned --- keep working on hurricane projects - due 10-23-09
6th grade: test on chapter 13 tomorrow

Math - 10/7

All classes took their Chpt. 3 Test today. They will start on Chpt. 4 tomorrow. No homework tonight.

Science Update for 10-7-09

8th grade: nothing - finish test tomorrow in class
7th grade: chapter 18 exam tomorrow
6th grade: food chains/web worksheets

Math - 10/6

Today all classes reviewed for their Test (which is tomorrow!) You should be studying tonight - make sure you know the Vocabulary!

Tuesday Social Studies Update

7th Grade is working on a basic understanding of the Indian national government...8th Grade broke into groups and discussed the duties and responsibilities of the President, Congress and Federal court system. We used the constitution as our guide....6th Grade was given their handouts and they were asked to complete a summary of all we have read concerning elements of culture. There was no homework in any class.

Science Update for 10-6-09

8th grade: test tomorrow (open book and notes -- periodic table and elements)
7th grade: 18-3 WS
6th grade: 13-3 WS

Social Studies Monday Update

6th Grade- This class had a Vinn Diagram to complete for homework, outlining the section work that starts On page 82.

7th Grade- discussed Buddhism and Hinduism and we took a few notes about Hinduism in India.

8th Grade - talked about the Declaration of Independence, its historical importance and the contents of that document.

All students (regardless of class) received their student folders and up-to-the-minute progress reports with averages. All children in now know what work they are missing and what they need to do to improve their averages. They should be able to tell parents when asked.

Science Update for 10-5-09

8th grade: nothing - still working on presentations
7th grade: finish adaptations/climate worksheet packet
6th grade: 13-2 WS and abiotic/biotic factors/cycles worksheet

7th grade: Hurricane projects due 10-23-09

Projected test dates:
8th grade: periodic table and chapter 12 on Wednesday (10-7-09)
7th grade: chapter 18 on Thursday (10-8-09)
6th grade: chapter 13 on Friday (10-9-09)

Math Update - 10/5

All three classes are reviewing for their Chapter 3 Test. The Test will be on Wednesday. Review packets were started today in class. They are homework if not finished. We will review again tomorrow.

Social Studies Preview for the Week Ahead

6th Grade-We will cover pages 82 through 101, including globalization and economics and culture. 7th Grade looks at modern India and 8th Grade will be talking about the early days of the American system. Check back for frequent updates.

Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts

Click on my website link for new book report projects and dates!

All grades are now working on creative writing projects for the Young Authors contest. Rough drafts are due on Tuesday for sixth grade, Wednesday for eighth grade, and Thursday for seventh grade.

There is no other homework over the weekend!

Science Update for 10-2-09

8th grade: nothing - presenting the periodic table to class
7th grade: nothing assigned --- we will finish the worksheet in class on Monday
6th grade: nothing assigned --- finish 13-2 on Monday

7th grade: hurricane projects due on Friday, 10-23-09

Social Studies Update for Friday

All of the students took a test today. 8th Graders had some homework to finish after the test and they had to turn in a paper assigned last week. 7th Graders finished a short assignment for me and did some vocabulary.

Have a Great Weekend!

Science Update for 10-1-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: 18-1 WS and pg. 503 (1, 3, 4, 5)
6th grade: 13-1 WS --- Plant kingdom worksheet packet due tomorrow!

Thursday Social Studies Update

Tomorrow there will be a test in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade classes. All classes were told the format of the test and the material they will be responsible for.

8th Grade's test will be on the Revolutionary War. It is multiple choice. They also have a paper due on the war. Finally, they have a homework assignment, which was given to them today and which they were allowed to work on in class. Some class time will be given to them to complete this tomorrow.

7th Grade has a test on Indian History.

6th Grade is taking a test on the notes titled "Test 3".

Science Update for 9-30-09

NOTHING assigned for any grade level!

6th grade: The plant kingdom worksheet is due Friday!
7th grade: Hurricane projects due 10-23-09

Math 9/30

6th grade - working on rounding decimals. Homework = pg. 599, Lesson 3-2 Even & pg. 600, Lesson 3-3 Evens.

7th grade - working on adding Integers. Homework = pg. 570 Lesson 3-4 #1-30

8th grade - working on the Pythagorean Theorm. They have a packet for homework if not completed in class.

Science Update for 9-29-09

8th grade: nothing - working on projects/presentations at school
7th grade: nothing - hurricane project due 10-23!
6th grade: nothing - the plant kingdom worksheet due Friday

After school learning lab on Thursday will be in the computer lab for any students to use for research or working on projects!

SGA Dance Update

The SGA is planning a middle school dance for October 23rd. More details will be coming. Just wanted to get an idea of how many parents would be willing to help out. Some of the things we will need help with are FOOD, chaperones, decorations, clean-up, and music (Mr. Murphy?) If you are available and would like to help, please send in a note or email me at vtaliaferro@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Ms. Taliaferro

S.G.A. News

Congratulations to our 2009 - 2010 SGA Officers.

President - Ellie Cate Beavers
Vice - President - Emily Schuler
Secretary - Rebekah Parks
Treasurer - Cali Smolarsky

7th grade reps

Philip Murphy
Allie Bolt

6th grade reps

Chance Gilbert
Courtney Henry

MATH UPDATE 9/29

6th grade has been learning about Decimals. Today we worked on comparing and ordering them. They have a worksheet to complete (if not completed in class.)

7th grade is learning about integers and the coordinate plane. Today they worked on adding integers with like and unlike signs. They were to complete pgs 20 and 21 in their Skills Booklet. It's homework if not completed in class.

8th graders are learning about square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. We worked on some problems in class and will be discussing it again tomorrow!

Tuesday Social Studies Update

Test Friday for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades.

7th Grade completed a three page reading about the life of Gandhi today. At the conclusion of the reading, the students completed 10 questions about the reading. A few did not finish and they were assigned that task for homework. The students who finished turned their assignments in for a grade.

8th Grade spent half of the class in the media center as they continued time for their research. They were given a paper to write last week and Friday is the deadline. After that was completed, we returned to the classroom where we took overheads on the battles of the Revolutionary War.

6th Grade classes finished reading pages 72 through 76 and did a simple Vinn Diagram of what they had read, searching for the main ideas and supporting details to complete the diagram.

Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts

Sixth and Seventh Grades are having tests Tuesday, so review.

Eighth Grade is continuing to read Shakespeare, and they will have an open-notes vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Social Studies Monday Update

6th Grade- 9 terms found on page 76. They are due as vocabulary for tomorrow. 8th and 7th Grade did not have any homework.

Science Update for 9-28-09

8th grade: working on project at school
7th grade: chapter 17 test tomorrow
6th grade: chapter 12 test tomorrow

Mrs. Lane - September 25, 2009

Eighth Grade turned in book reports today and went to the library for a new book for the next report, due on Friday, October 23rd. New guidelines will be posted next week.
Sixth and seventh grades will both have reviews on Monday and tests on Tuesday. They should work on their book reports over the weekend. Sixth grade reports are due on Wednesday; seventh are due next Friday.
Have a nice weekend!

Science Update for 9-25-09

8th grade: working on projects in class --- nothing assigned
7th grade: 17-2 and 17-3 section worksheets -- hurricane project assigned, an outside of class assignment (due 10-23-09)
6th grade: nothing assigned

ALL students received progress reports today. If there is a "0" for an assignment, they may turn it in for a late grade. If the assignment is blank, it cannot be made up. They are to be signed and return on Monday!

Social Studies Update

All classes received their progress reports.
6th Grade Homework- Page 66, #1,#4, #5

7th Grade - started discussion of Gandhi's importance to India.

8th Grade- now has a paper to complete by next Friday. The students were given the assignment today. I will have more information about this paper over the next few days. Have a great weekend!

Basketball Notice

Today's basketball conditioning is cancelled. The boys will be notified.

Social Studies Update for Thursday

What a great day from all my classes! Thanks, students. 8th Grade wrote a short essay about what might have motivated members of individual groups to choose sides in the Revolutionary War. Some students did not finish in the allotted time, and they are to complete this assignment for homework. 6th Grade saw a film about the melting of polar ice caps and climate change. We talked about it and did a short summary. There was no homework. 7th Grade finished reading about ancient India, looked at three very short film clips about India and wrapped up the day with a discussion of English colonial rule on the subcontinent.

Science Update for 9-24-09

For Thursday:
8th grade: nothing assigned --- starting periodic table research projects Friday
7th grade: finish cloud story
6th grade: pg. 135-137 of Science Notebook workbook

Progress reports will be going home on Friday. If a student has a "0" then they may turn in the work for a late grade. However, they must see me about it.

Wednesdays assignments:
8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: reading assignment with questions
6th grade: photosynthesis packet --- don't forget, "The Plant Kingdom" internet packet is due Friday, October 2nd.

Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts - September 24, 2009

Hello Everyone! I'm sorry that it has taken me this long to contribute to the blog, but here is my first post.
Sixth Grade is working toward finishing the second literature unit in their textbooks. They need to read "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" for Thursday. Their first book reports are due next Wednesday, September 30th.
Seventh Grade is working on the first unit of vocabulary and reading Part Two in "Brian's Song" in class. Their first book report is due next Friday, October 2nd.
Eighth Grade started reading "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in class today. Their book reports are due on Friday of this week.
The book report forms are on my website, linked to this page.

Social Studies Wednesday Update

7th Grade: We concluded some group readings about three of the great Indian Empires. Today we also took some notes on the coming of the great religions to India. 8th Grade- We have been studying the causes of the American Revolution. Since we are setting the stage for the events of the American Revolution, we took some notes on the important groups of the war and we did a worksheet on the reading we recently concluded. Those who did not finish the sheet were told to complete it for homework. 6th Grade- The Sixth Grade reviewed the material we have covered in the last few days concerning climate and human-environment interaction, finished reading and did a peer-to-peer exercise on El Nino to gain an understanding of that event. Here's the web site for the El Nino reading.

Social Studies Update for Tuesday

It was nice to meet so many parents last night. Remember that progress reports will be coming home on Friday. 7th Grade had a handout to read and respond to last night. 8th Grade has started the Revolutionary war and 6th Grade is discussing climate and climate regions.

Science Update for 9-22-09

8th grade: study -- chapter 12 test tomorrow
7th grade: nothing assigned --- continue to watch weather updates
6th grade: Science notebook workbook pages 132-134 (don't forget computer worksheet assignment due on 10-2-09)

Monday, September 21, 2009
8th grade: finish "Classification of Matter" worksheet
7th grade: nothing assigned --- continue to watch weather forcasts!
6th grade: nothing assigned BUT the computer assignment on the "Plant Kingdom" worksheet packet is to be completed on October 2.

Science Update for 9-18-09

8th grade: 11-3 WS
7th grade: 17-1 WS - bring a towel on Monday
6th grade: finish open book test if needed--- if not, nothing assigned

Friday Social Studies Update

As mentioned earlier this week, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade have tests today. For each class, this is the second test of the grading term.

As promised to 7th Grade, here is the video about Nixon's trip to China. To my students, your interest in seeing the video outside of class really makes my day. Thanks!

Science Update for 9-17-09

8th grade: finish drawings of atoms
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: ch. 11 test tomorrow

9-16-09 Assignments:
8th grade: 11-2 WS and pg. 331 (1-6)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: finish coloring worksheet

Social Studies Thursday Update

Each class (6,7,8) has a test on Friday.

7th Grade- 29 Multiple Choice items plus one paragraph about President Nixon's 1972 trip to China.

8th Grade- 19 questions from the reading about agriculture in NC. This was given in class. Students will be allowed to use the handout on the test. There will also be 11 questions from pages 66 through 77 and the students will be responsible for writing a paragraph about two colonies of their choosing.

6th Grade- 30 item Multiple Choice test. All notes are "fair game."

Science Update for 9-15-09

8th grade: 11-1 WS and pg. 325 (1-4)
7th grade: study --- chapter 16 test tomorrow
6th grade: 11-3 WS

ALL parents and students are to be reminded of the Mexican dinner being provided by the Lady Highlanders Basketball team. Start serving at 4:30 in the school cafeteria.

Social Studies Update for Tuesday

7th Grade should finish page 410 for homework. This will be due tomorrow.

8th Grade has been working on an ongoing project about the 13 colonies. Today we read about Agriculture in NC. Students were told that they could use their handout on Friday’s test, but it is their responsibility to keep the handout until that time.

6th Grade finally concluded their notes and wrote a short story in class about the water cycle.

All classes have a test on Friday.

Science Update for 9-14-09

8th grade: nothing assigned
7th grade: review --- reviewing in class tomorrow - test on Ch 16 on Wednesday
6th grade: 11-2 WS and pg. 323 (1-4)

13 Colonies Assignment for 8th Grade

Students who didnt finish this assignment on Friday must complete this for homework!

1. Connecticut
2. Delaware
3. Georgia
4. Maryland,
5. Massachusetts
6. New Hampshire
7. New Jersey
8. New York
9. North Carolina
10. South Carolina
11. Pennsylvania
12. Rhode Island
13. Virginia

You are responsible for finding the following information in the allotted time:
Why was the colony started? How did the colony get its name? Who were some of the groups of people who were important in daily colonial life? What were some of the important Native American Indian tribes in the colonies when the Europeans arrived? What were important economic components of the colonies? What year was the colony started?

Your answers must be in the form of a handwritten paragraph. You must be able to explain your answers to the class when we return to the room.

Science Update for 9-11-09

Sorry I have not listed homework for the last few days --- you will find it below

Friday (9-11-09)
8th grade: study - chapter 10 test on Monday
7th grade: 16-2 worksheet and pg. 459 (1-6)
6th grade: 11-1 worksheet and pg. 317 (1, 2, 5)

Thursday (9-10-09)
8th grade: finish physical/chemical worksheets
7th grade: 16-2 worksheet
6th grade: nothing

Wednesday (9-9-09)
8th grade: pg. 304 (1-4)
7th grade: finish lab safety handout --- need to bring sunscreen to class (if you have it and bring lots if you have lots!)
6th grade: nothing

Thursday Social Studies Update

6th Grade- read and discussed passages about plate tectonics and saw the solar system on a computer model. There is no homework.

7th Grade- had an excellent discussion about Chinese History.

8th Grade- completed their first test.

Social Studies: 8th Grade Study Sheet

***Name 6 tribes of North Carolina Native American Indians and compose a short paragraph about each of their cultures. You must name the tribe, tell their geographic location, and tell three relevant facts about them. 30 points

***Name the three regions of North Carolina and compose a paragraph describing each. You must identify the region, tell where they are located and list three defining features about them. 30 points

***Name an important person or explorer from the age of exploration and compose a paragraph describing that person’s importance. Name the person and give their nationality and tell why they are notable. 10 points

Complete an attached US Map, correctly identifying all fifty states. 30 points

Wednesday Social Studies Update

8th Grade has a test tomorrow. The students will complete a map of the 50 states correctly, write a summary of 6 of the Native American Indian tribes of North Carolina, identify and describe the three geographic regions of the state and be responsible fore the short set of notes they were given at the start of the week.

6th Grade is using globes to find absolute location and identify the hemispheres. Also, we are going into our Solar System.

7th Grade is studying China and will do a reading comprehension assignment about the "one child policy" in modern China today.

Science Update for 9-8-09

8th grade: pg. 297 (1-5) --- don't forget to bring a bottle of water to class (un-opened!)
7th grade: pg. 449 (1-6) --- also you need to bring two or more bottles of sun-screen to class
6th grade: study --- chapter 1 test tomorrow

Fridays homework: sorry I was not here to post assignment
8th grade: nothing
7th grade: nothing
6th grade: finish scientific method posters

Science Update for 9-3-09

8th grade: test on Chapter 1 tomorrow
7th grade: test on Chapter 1 tomorrow
6th grade: nothing assigned

Thursday Social Studies

7th Grade test Friday will include Chapter 19, Section 1 and 2. The subject matter for the test is East Asia with an emphasis on China. Make sure you study your overheads and be prepared to write a simple three paragraph summary of the trade exercise we carried out about China, South Korea and Japan. Also, the reading comprehension homework we started early in the week will be due on Friday. Most of you have finished the work in class, but you may still turn it in Friday without penalty.

6th Grade will have a test on Friday covering the notes we have copied during the week. The material covers geographers and their jobs as well as numerous maps we have used in class. The students will have a multiple choice test.

8th Grade is concluding research on North Carolina's Native American Indians and is starting to read about the Age of Exploration. The test will likely be early next week.

Science Update for 9-2-09

8th grade: pg 26 (2-4) and pg 30 (1, 3, 4)
7th grade: nothing assigned
6th grade: you will have 5 minutes in class tomorrow to finish pg. 25

8th and 7th grade: chapter 1 test on Friday (9-4-09)
6th grade: chapter 1 test on Wednesday (9-9-09)

Wednesday Social Studies

Both 6th and 7th Grade will have a test on Friday.

Science Update for 9-1-09

8th grade: Pg. 20 (1-3)
7th grade: Pg. 29 (1, 3, 4, 6)
6th grade: get lab safety contract signed and finish lab safety worksheets

Tuesday Social Studies

The 7th Grade did a great job today classifying items found from China, Japan, South Korea and the USA. We are trying to gain an understanding of trade between East Asia and the USA. We do not have any homework. We will be writing an essay about this exercise on Wednesday. Don't forget that we have a test on Friday!

6th Grade is discussing the 5 themes of Geography and talking about the study of the earth. We have also been learning about the tools that geographers use. The short homework assignment was to finish the section questions (#2-6). Don't forget there is a test on Friday! Be prepared.

8th Grade is learning about the Geography of North Carolina and we are continually making sure that we can identify all 50 states on a US map. Homework: Students were to write a three paragraph story about a trip across North Carolina. In the story, they were to describe the geographic regions.

Science Update for 8-31-09

8th grade: pg. 11 (1-5)
7th grade: pg. 23 (1-6 - omit #5)
6th grade: pg. 15 (1-5)

Social Studies

I plan to have a test for both 6th and 7th Grade on Monday. During the week, i will discuss this with the students.

7th Grade- Remember to work on your list of items from South Korea, Japan, the United States and China. The list is due Tuesday morning, and this is a very important grade.

Science Update for 8-28-09

NO homework for any grade. We will finish going over section 1 for 6th and 7th grade. 8th grade will discuss lab safety sheets.

Need to get supplies by Sept. 8th!

Science Update on 8-26-09

All students: get syllabus signed if you did not last night. Pre-test tomorrow!

Science Update for 8-25-09

Welcome back!

All students are to get the syllabus signed and return tomorrow!

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