Schedule

Independent Study

8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn 8:30-9:15-Language Arts 9:15-9:30-Housekeeping 9:30-10:00-History 10:00-11:00-Science Experiment 11-RR/Get Lunch 11:40-12:30-Math 12:30-2-Study Hall

8th Grade Independent StudyAssignmentsT1W3 Due September 20

Name_______________________Total Work Completed_______%

(0/20/40/60/80/100)

Physical Education 5 PE Credits Due by November 15th ____P.E Log-320 Minutes

Grade______________ TW________________

Math-Green Course 2

Pg. 14 Pre-Test

1. 5 + -12= 2. -17 + 4= 3. 2 – (-4)= 4. -55 – 10= 5. 16 + -6=

MathObjectives:Students Will:-Solve equations using addition and subtraction-Solve equations using multiplication and division-

Through (All Students) ____go.hrw.com Lessons 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8

__________________Parent Signature ____Ch. 1 Lesson 6. Questions 1-17 ____Ch. 2 Lesson 1. Pg. 68-69 Questions 1-63 ____Quiz Pg. 30 (For a Test Grade) ____Fractions Packet

Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) ____Do go.hrw.com lesson 1-9. Do Guided Practice for lesson 6 with 100%.

Grade_____________ TW_______________

Into (Below Grade Level or getting D/F)_______Timed Multiplication Practice Activity

8th Grade Language ArtsT1-Week 3

Objectives:Students will…. Be able to identify adverbs in sentences

and paragraphs (Lang. Objective) Analyze the structural elements of plot Describe how a story setting effects the

mood

Test Results

Set goals for yourself!

CST

Goal Addition?

Parts of Speech Grammar Worksheet

Notes Warriners Book

Pg. 78

-Balance Bubbles-RWN

Quickwrite: (Share what is important to both of you.)Prompt: List 5 things people think are important…in order from most important.

PPT

Plot Map

Computer Use Readwritethink.org

Timeline Tool History Timeline

Into (Strategic Students)____Interactive Reader for Inn of Lost Time____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by parent)

Through (All Students) ____Read “Inn of Lost Time” Pgs. 79-89. Do Focus

Questions A-M. ____Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Inn of Lost

Time” ____Vocabulary Development Pg. 98 (1-8) ____Grammar Link Pg. 99 (1-4) ____Daily Language Practice Lesson 2 (Sent. & Paragraph) ____Plot Map for Inn of Lost Time ____Parts of Speech Worksheet

Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) Watch “Charly” Movie. Complete Movie Summary. Read Novel…”The Islanders” Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map

8th Grade Physical ScienceT1-Week 3

Objectives:Students will…. (Language Objective) Be able to write an

essay describing the steps of the Scientific Method

conduct a scientific experiment using the correct method and steps

know the difference between independent and dependent variables

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

Cornell Notes Check!!!!Chapter 1

Separate notebook

Binder sections

2 Columns 1st-Vocabulary/

Definition 2nd Blue

Headings/Details

Notebook Options Cornell notes

Car Experiment

Objective:

Understand the difference between independent and dependent variables

2B

(Predictions from a Graph)

Objective….

The variable that causes the changes

Change of slope of ramp

X-Axis

The variable that RESPONDS to changes

Speed of car Y-Axis

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Step Up To Writing

Practice Guide/colored pencils/Lab Report

Typed

Step Up-Oreo Essay

Green-Topic Sentence Tells where you are going

Yellow-Details Slow down to talk about

the main reasons/details/facts

Red-Explanations Stop…to explain more

about the yellows

Green-Conclusion Wraps it up!

Oreos are the best cookies known to man! The outside layers of chocolate are great. Rich, chocolaty goodness hits your taste buds the minute you bite in. The inside layer creates an incredible one-two-punch. As you chew, the smooth, white frosting melts in your mouth. These two tastes, combined, make the best dessert a person could ask for!

X and Y Axis

Series 32010

Into/Through (All Students)

____Read Chapter 2 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes. ____Do Questions Pg. 36 ____Investigations Manual 2B ____Scientific Method Essay Planning Guide ____Scientific Method Essay-Typed and Highlighted

(G/Y/R) ____Graph of 2B

Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit) ____ Go to the internet and find a fun experiment. Conduct and complete Observation

forms. ____Water Clock Pg. 24

Grade___________ TW______________

Start the year right!

Packet for work Technology Use Insurance???

Return to me if you have insurance

Emergency Card Grade and

Attendance PPT

Packets Fringies! Headings Notes

PE Starts Oct. 1 Other options

Paperwork? Issues

8th Grade American HistoryT1-Week 3

Objectives:Students will…. Explain the causes of the American

Revolution Explain the effects that resulted form the

American Revolution

History Timeline Preparation

Event1.-Mayflower sets sail2.-Mayflower lands in

America3.-Stamp Act

4.-Boston Tea Party5.-Battle of Lexington

Concord6.-Declaration of

Independence Signed7.-Revolutionary War

Begins8.-Revolutionary War

Ends

Date What happened?

Bubble Map-www.mrssyfert.wikispaces.com

Education Economy Religion War Political Ideas Publishing

American Revolution-Cause Effect Essay

Stamp Act-Pg. 160 Quartering Act-

Pg.160 Tea Act-Pg. 166

Jigsaw

American Revolution…Begins 1776

Video

Timeline-Causes…. Main Effect….

Secondary Effects of the American Revolution

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

Separation of Powers

NOTES>>>> on each

Flow Map

Declaration of Independence

Document declaring our independence Life, liberty and

pursuit of happiness Natural rights

people are born with “Unalienable” rights

(can NOT be taken away)

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

First Constitution Arguments over

state vs. federal government power

Shifted power from state to federal government

Separation of Power

Developed to keep the power balanced

“Checks and Balances”

Executive-President

Legislative-Senators/Representatives

Legislative-Judges

Chapter 5

Test

Into/Through (All Students)

____Read the American Revolution Packets and take Cornell Notes.

____American Revolution Packets (Cause AND Effect) ____Cause Effect Map ____Cause Effect Essay Rough Draft ____Timeline ____Read “The Fighting Ground” Pgs. 3-15. Use Comp Book….

“Do you think Jonathan is brave…or stupid?”

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