Eighth Grade

Eighth Grade http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8 All the latest from Unquowa's Eighth Grade Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:02:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en Assignments for 1/30-2/3 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/30/assignments-for-130-23/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/30/assignments-for-130-23/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:10 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3517 Monday

Math 8H - Word Problems B #1-10, Mathcounts #12 due Friday

Math 8F - Complete Practice 7-1

English 8 - Complete unit 3 study guide tonight. Unit test Wednesday.

- House of the Scorpion due Friday with your final journal entry.

Science 8 - complete alien juice bar activity due Thursday

History 8 - I mistakenly posted that your test would be Friday and told you in class that it would be Tuesday. In the spirit of compromise (since we are studying about the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850) your test will be Wednesday. Please review your materials tonight.

Tuesday

Math 8H - Finish Word Problems B, Mathcounts #12 due Friday

science 8 - read sound and light text pp 8-17 answer q 1-4 p 17

Español 8 (Darr) - Amigotes reflexion. Study for the test on Friday 2/3. Use your study guide, completed work books pages, fansdelespanol.com and class notes to help prepare. Your workbook review packet is due Friday 2/3. Fansdelespanol.com Cuestionarios for Desafios 1 2 and 3 are due Thursday 2/2.

English 8 - House of the Scorpion due Friday with your final journal entry.

Wednesday

Math 8H - Word Problems #1-18, Mathcounts #12 due Friday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Prepárense Amigotes. Prepare for Big Buddies.

Español 8 (Darr) - Study for the test on Friday 2/3. Use your study guide, completed work books pages, fansdelespanol.com and class notes to help prepare. Your workbook review packet is due Friday 2/3. Fansdelespanol.com Cuestionarios for Desafios 1 2 and 3 are due tomorrow.

Math 8F - Worksheet 7-2

English 8 - House of the Scorpion due Friday with your final journal entry.

Thursday

Math 8H - Finish Word Problems C, Mathcounts #12

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 7-3A

science 8 - what are wave worksheet q 4-9

Español 8 (Darr) - Study for the test on tomorrow. Use your study guide, completed work books pages, fansdelespanol.com and class notes to help prepare. Your workbook review packet is due tomorrow.

History 8: Read chapter one of new book.

English 8 - House of the Scorpion due Friday with your final journal entry.

Friday

Math 8H - Word Problems D #1-9, Test Thursday, 2/9

Science 8 - read text 18-23 answer q 1-3 and fill in handout “characteristics of waves”

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/30/assignments-for-130-23/feed/ 8th Grade Speaker Series http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/29/8th-grade-speaker-series/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/29/8th-grade-speaker-series/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:08:22 +0000 Mrs. Lamb http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3676

Eighth grade speeches are in full swing! All eighth graders submitted speech proposals at the start of the year that were reviewed by Mrs. Lamb. This year’s topics have ranged from the history of Basketball to personal experiences with a variety of topics. Giving students the chance to inform the school about something that is important to them is a wonderful experience for the speakers as well as the audience.

Click the respective player below to hear some of the speeches from past assemblies so far. Be sure to check back as our 8th grade speaker series continues!

Patrick - The History of Basketball

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Olivia - Her experience at the Waldorf School

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Michael - Evolution of Music Technology from LP to MP3

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Jonathan - Personal Tennis Experience

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Jaeden - Personal Piano Experience

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]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/29/8th-grade-speaker-series/feed/ Geography Bee http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/29/geography-bee/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/29/geography-bee/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:07:22 +0000 Mrs. Leidlein http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3637

On Wednesday, January 11th, the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students gathered in the library for the annual school wide Geography Bee. The winner of the Bee was 7th grader Max. Max will take a test to see if he qualifies for the statewide Geography Bee, which will be held in May. 5th grader, Mary came in 2nd place and 6th grader, Delaney came in third. Other students who represented their class were Jonathan and Rachael in 8th grade, Paul in 7th grade, Maria in 6th grade and Giana in 5th grade. These students all answered 5 or more questions correctly in the classroom round in which each student is asked 7 questions. Alternates included Ben , TJ , Alex M., Kailey , Ian, Colin and Danny.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/29/geography-bee/feed/ Assignments for 1/23-1/27 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/23/assignments-for-123-127/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/23/assignments-for-123-127/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:52 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3515 Monday

Math 8H - Worksheet 7-4 #1-12, test Wednesday, Mathcounts #11 due Friday

Math 8F - Chapter 6 Assessment Tomorrow

Science 8 - Work On bonding project- check out peer review form

English 8 - Read chps. 24 & 25 in Scorpion

- Complete pgs. 64, 66, & 67 in WW for tomorrow. 3.3 quiz Wednesday.

Tuesday

Math 8H - Test tomorrow, Mathcounts #11 due Friday

English 8 - Please read chps. 26 & 27 in Scorpion for tomorrow.

- Complete the first side of “Clause” worksheet

- Vocab. 3.3 quiz tomorrow

Science 8 - complete projects also finish Cabbage juice indicator handout from class.

Español 8 (Brenna) - Review/Study notes on telling time. Prepare binder for binder check.

Español 8 (Darr) -reflexión de amigotes

History 8 - please read p. 165-170 regarding the Amistad

Wednesday

Math 8H - Mathcounts #11 due Friday

Math 8F - Continue Chapter 6 Assessment Tomorrow

Español 8 (Brenna) - Cuaderno páginas 19/20 and Big Buddies prep for next Tuesday. Assessment and binder checks next Wednesday. Use your class notes, completed workbook pages and pruebitas to prepare for the assessment.

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario. Cuaderno páginas 45 y 46.

English 8 - Read chps. 28, 29, & 30 for Friday and complete one journal entry on Google Docs for Friday.

- 3.3 quiz Friday

Thursday

Math 8H - Finish Word Problems A, get test signed, Mathcounts #11

Science 8 - read 90-95 text answer q 1-3 p 95

English 8 - Read chps. 28, 29, & 30 for Friday and complete one journal entry on Google Docs for Friday.

- 3.3 quiz Friday

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario. Cuaderno páginas 47 y 48.

Friday

Science 8 - read 95-100 (acid rain) text. Answer questions 1,2 also begin alien juice bar activity, which is you assessment instead of a quiz on acids/bases- this is on Google docs

English 8 - Read chps. 31, 32, & 33 in Scorpion, and complete another journal entry in your oogle Docs folder.

- Complete pgs. 68-71 in WW for Monday. Unit 3 test Wednesday.

Math 8H - Finish Word Problems A, Mathcounts # 12 due Friday 2/3

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario. Cuaderno páginas 49 y 50.

-Begin studying for the test on Friday 2/3. Use your study guide, completed work books pages, fansdelespanol.com and class notes to help prepare. Your workbook review packet is due Friday 2/3. Fansdelespanol.com Cuestionarios for Desafios 1 2 and 3 are due Thursday 2/2.

History 8 - Finish reading Book Five and review your notes for the test on Friday.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/23/assignments-for-123-127/feed/ ¡Enseñales! http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/16/%c2%a1ensenales/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/16/%c2%a1ensenales/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:33:12 +0000 Mrs. Brenna http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3584

Sra. Brenna’s eighth graders are putting their Spanish to the test! Students were charged with reading a Spanish story to kindergarteners. To accompany the reading, eighth students were also asked to develop an activity to help the kindergarteners comprehend the story better and to master the vocabulary. Little by little, eighth graders are honing in on the skills needed to practically apply the Spanish they are learning in the classroom in a meaningful way.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/16/%c2%a1ensenales/feed/ Assignments for 1/16-1/20 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/16/assignments-for-116-120/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/16/assignments-for-116-120/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:33 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3513 Monday

Tuesday

Español 8 (Darr) -Amigotes reflexión. Study for the vocab quiz tomorrow over ABCDF and food/fruit words.

Math 8F - Worksheet — Practice 6-5

Math 8H - Worksheet 7-1B #1-6

Español 8 (Brenna) - Participation and preparation evaluation. Organize for upcoming notebook check. Study for “Carmen” quiz.

Science 8- complete covalent bonds handout- make up missing ionic bonds worksheet if not done

Wednesday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Study new vocabulary for “Carmen” lesson. Also, study your notes on telling time.

Español 8 (Darr) - On a piece of computer paper use your notes to make a generic “family tree.” Completa cuaderno páginas 43 y 44.

Math 8H - Finish Worksheets 7-1BC, get test signed

Mat 8F - Worksheet 6-6

English 8 - 3.2 Quiz Friday

-Read chps. 17, 18, & 19 for Friday in House of the Scorpion.

Thursday

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 6-6A – Chapter 6 Quiz Monday

English 8 - 3.1 Quiz Friday

-Read chps. 17, 18, & 19 for Friday in House of the Scorpion.

Science 8 - begin looking up your topic and your presentation method for Ionic/covalent bonding project -better than a test on Google docs

Friday

Math 8F - Chapter 6 Assessment Monday

English 8 - Read chps. 20-23 in House for Monday

- Complete definitions and parts of speech for 3.3 words.

Math 8H - Worksheet 7-3, test Wednesday

Science 8 - Review “water” presentation on Google Docs and answer questions about it from handout

Español 8 (Darr) - Diccionario. Be ready for Amigotes Tuesday: have your script written and materials prepared.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/16/assignments-for-116-120/feed/ Assignments for 1/9-1/13 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/09/assignments-for-19-113/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/09/assignments-for-19-113/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:00:10 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3511 Monday

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 6-5C

Math 8H - Finish Worksheet 5-6B, test Thursday

English 8 - Read chps. 10 & 11 in Scorpion

-3.1 quiz tomorrow

Science - worksheet 2.3

Tuesday

Español 8 (Darr) - reflexión de amiguitos

Math 8F - Complete Direct Variation Worksheet 6-5

Math 8H - Test Thursday

Science 8 - elements that form ionic bonds handout with instruction sheet

Wednesday

Math 8H - Test tomorrow

Español 8 (Darr) -diccionario (for Monday make sure you have 4 sets of sentences)

Español 8 (Brenna) - Study for quiz on Big Buddies material (Carmen’s story and accompanying vocabulary).

English 8 - Complete pgs. 58-61 in WW for Tuesday. 3.2 quiz Wednesday

-Read up to chp. 17 in Scorpion for Tuesday

- Complete second page of grammar wksht.

Thursday

Science 8 - Turn in any missing assignments!!! read text 65-69 and answer questions 1-3

Español 8 (Darr) -diccionario (for Monday make sure you have 4 sets of sentences). Finish your “script” for your amigotes station. Make sure to use a variety of questions and adjectives. Study for the vocab quiz Wednesday over ABCDF and food/fruit words.

History 8 - Keep reading in Book Five. You should be to p. 146 by the time you return on Tuesday. Remember to think about the differences in the economy of the North and the South.

Friday

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/09/assignments-for-19-113/feed/ American Math Competition http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/05/american-math-competition/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/05/american-math-competition/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:39:10 +0000 Mrs. Haseltine http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3560

Back in November, our sixth, seventh and eighth graders participated in the American Mathematics Contest along with more than 2200 other schools. The AMC is a 25-question, multiple-choice test. The related high school contest is part of the series of competitions that leads to the IMO (International Mathematical Olympiad.)

At assembly on January 4, Mrs. Haseltine announced the results. In third place we have a tie between seventh-grader Paul and eighth-grader Gwyneth. Seventh-grader Ian placed second and the school winner is eighth-grader Hannah, who received a school winner pin and whose name is now on the school AMC plaque.

Congratulations to everyone who participated for their excellent effort and achievement!

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/05/american-math-competition/feed/ Assignments for 1/3-1/6 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/03/assignments-for-13-16/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/03/assignments-for-13-16/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:24 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3060 Monday - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

Math 8H - Worksheets 5-5A,B, Mathcounts #10 due Friday

Math 8F - Complete Practice 6-4

History 8A and 8B - Notes on p. 153-177 by Monday

Science 8 - read text “interactions” (new text) pp 25-31 and 50-54 and answer questions 1-4 p 54

English 8 - Complete definitions and parts of speech for vocab. 3.1 words for tomorrow. Quiz next Tuesday.

- Finish reading chp. 2 and read chp. 3 in The House of the Scorpion for tomorrow.

Wednesday

Math 8H - Worksheet 5-6A, Mathcounts #10 due Friday

Español 8 (Darr) - Cuaderno páginas 41, #28, 29, 30. Diccionario. Review adjectives and agreement in your notes.

Español 8(Brenna) - Prepare and practice for Amigotes (Big Buddies) Tuesday. Review your class notes on asking and answering questions. Complete activities through your online account under the headings “hacer preguntas” and “dias y fechas”.

English 8 - Due Friday: Read chps. 4 & 5 in Scorpion. Please refer to character list at the start of the book if you need to. Also, write any questions you have in the margins or on a post-it.

-Vocab. pgs. 54 & 55 due Mon. Quiz Tuesday.

Thursday

Math 8H - corrections 5-5AB and Mathcounts #10 due tomorrow, Worksheet 5-6B #1-12 due Monday, test Thursday 1/12

English 8 - Due Friday: Read chps. 4 & 5 in Scorpion. Please refer to character list at the start of the book if you need to. Also, write any questions you have in the margins or on a post-it.

-Vocab. pgs. 54 & 55 due Mon. Quiz Tuesday.

Science read interactions text 55-57 and answer questions 2-3.

Español 8 (Darr) - Cuaderno página 42

History 8 - The following are due Monday: Notes on p. 153-177 and questions on handout. Please remember to follow the directions on the handout.

Friday

Math 8H -Worksheet 5-6B #1-12 due Monday, test Thursday 1/12

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario. Be ready for your amiguitos Tuesday.

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 6-5B

Science 8 - read text interactions pp 59-64 and answer questions 1-3

English 8 - Read chp. 6, 7, 8, & 9 in Scorpion for Monday.

- Complete pgs. 54 & 55 in WW for Monday

- 3.1 quiz Tuesday

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/03/assignments-for-13-16/feed/ Alrededor del mundo http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/02/alrededor-del-mundo/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/02/alrededor-del-mundo/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:39:25 +0000 Sra Darr http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3504

Eighth grade has been busy busy … from translating a traditional Winterfest song into Spanish, to teaching Spanish to their Little Buddies, to mastering important language structures. To end the semester, eighth grade put all of this into practice with Alrededor del mundo, Around the World Spanish-style. Thinking on their feet, students had to answer (quickly!) questions on note cards covering all we have studied so far this year. Laughing and showing an adeptness with the language, students tried to answer questions before each of their classmates and journey around the circle back to where they started. Safe travels this vacation eighth grade, and see you next year!

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2012/01/02/alrededor-del-mundo/feed/ The Eighth Grade Visually Interprets “The Most Dangerous Game” http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/12/13/the-eighth-grade-visually-interprets-the-most-dangerous-game/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/12/13/the-eighth-grade-visually-interprets-the-most-dangerous-game/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:44:29 +0000 Mrs. Lamb http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3496 After reading The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, the eighth graders were asked to recreate the story’s setting of Ship Trap Island. Students created maps in groups that included different events in the story as well as the main character’s footsteps during his time on the island. They had to carefully analyze the story to be sure that different events were included and in the right place on their map using a map key and a compass rose. These interesting maps showcase comprehension for the story’s plot. ]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/12/13/the-eighth-grade-visually-interprets-the-most-dangerous-game/feed/ Assignments for 12/12-12/16 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/12/12/assignments-for-1212-1216/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/12/12/assignments-for-1212-1216/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00:42 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3058 Monday

Science 8 - quiz prep

Tuesday

Science 8 - lab write ups 123 due Thursday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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Math 8H - Worksheet 5-4A, Mathcounts #9 due Friday

Math 8F - Worksheet 6-3A #1-11

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario. be ready for big buddies tomorrow! Remeber to do the desafio 1 activities online (go to www.fansdelespanol.com. Sign in and click on “Unidad 1: Mexico” and do all the activities under “Desafio 1″)

Science 8 - read section on metals pp 87-92 and fill in worksheet on metal - yes this is a lot, but your weekend was easy!

History 8 - Read Chapters 15 and 16 in your History of Us textbook

English 8 - Read chps. 1 & 2 in Animal Farm and complete Google Docs questions for tomorrow.

- Vocabulary 2 Unit Test tomorrow

Tuesday

Math 8H - Worksheet 5-4B due Thursday, Mathcounts #9 due Friday, correct and complete 4-5D for Monday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Completa cuaderno páginas 15 y 16. Get quiz signed.

Español 8 (Darr) - amigotes reflection. Do desafio 1 activities online if you have not yet completed them (go to www.fansdelespanol.com. Sign in and click on “Unidad 1: Mexico” and do all the activities under “Desafio 1″)

Math 8F - Complete/Correct Worksheet 6-3A

Science 8 - complete missing element handout plus- complete a paragraph based on web research on recycling Al cans- how it helps the environment- for saving electricity and digging up the earth. Al research should include:how much does the Al can recycling save in electricity each year? How much of modern Al comes from recycling? How does not digging up or smelting new Al help the environment?

English 8 - Complete chps. 3, 4, & 5 with comprehension questions for tomorrow. They must be in your English folder to earn credit.

Wednesday

Math 8H - Worksheet 5-4B due tomorrow, Mathcounts #9 due Friday, correct and complete 4-5D for Monday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Completa cuaderno páginas 17 y 18. Get quiz signed. Prep for Big Buddies (Amigotes).

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario. Completa cuaderno páginas 33 y 34.

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 6-3B

English 8 - Complete chps. 6, 7, & 8 with comprehension questions for Friday. They must be in your English folder to earn credit.

Thursday

Math 8H - Mathcounts #9 due tomorrow

Math 8F - Correct Worksheets — Quiz Monday

Science 8 - Read pages 96-101 text, answer questions 2,3,4 p 101 Tech crew-review lesson on metals on Google Docs.

English 8 - Complete chps. 6, 7, & 8 with comprehension questions for Friday. They must be in your English folder to earn credit.

Español 8 (Darr) - Completa cuaderno páginas 35 y 36. Repasa “ser” vocabulario de familia y fruta. Review ’ser,” family and fruit vocabulary.

Friday

Math 8F - Quiz Monday

Español 8 (Darr) -Completa cuaderno páginas 35 y 36. Be ready for amiguitos Tuesday.

History 8 - Complete Monroe Doctrine Packet.

Science 8 - complete lab “formal” write ups according to handout from class. Review study guide on Google docs for quiz TUesday

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/12/05/assignments-for-125-129-2/feed/ Assignments for 11/28-12/2 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/28/assignments-for-1128-122/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/28/assignments-for-1128-122/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:45 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3054 Monday

Español 8 (Darr) -remember to write your amiguitos reflection.

Math 8F - Worksheet 6-2A

Science 8 Read Pages 76-86 text question sheets tomorrow night

History 8 - Please read chapters 6-11 in Book Four. Answer the questions on the handout given in class.

English 8 - Complete pgs. 46-49 in WW for tomorrow.

-Unit 2 test next Tuesday

Tuesday

Español 8 (Darr) -amiguitos reflection worksheet.

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 6-2B

Math 8H - Finish Worksheet 5-1C

English 8 - Unit 2 study guide due tomorrow.

- Test Tuesday

Science 8 - complete the elements and periodic table review sheet from the reading.

Wednesday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Prueba firmada (signed quiz), completa las páginas 15 y 16 en el cuaderno (workbook), Prepara “amiguitos/amigotes” (Big Buddy / Little Buddy preparation)

Math 8F - Worksheet 6-2C #1-9

Math 8H - Worksheet 4-5C top only

Thursday

Math 8H - Worksheet 4-5D #1-19, Mathcounts #9 due 12/9

Science 8 - answer q 1-02 page 86

Friday - NO SCHOOL

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/28/assignments-for-1128-122/feed/ Assignments for 11/21-11/22 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/21/assignments-for-1121-1122/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/21/assignments-for-1121-1122/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:10 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3052 Monday

Science 8 - Find a science in science fiction and write in a paragraph if it is real or not.- Research!!!!

Math 8F - Work on Math Project

Math 8H - Finish Worksheet 5-1B

Tuesday

Wednesday - NO SCHOOL

Thursday - NO SCHOOL

Friday - NO SCHOOL

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/21/assignments-for-1121-1122/feed/ Student Docent Tours of the Aldrich http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/18/student-docent-tours-of-the-aldrich-3/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/18/student-docent-tours-of-the-aldrich-3/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:34:58 +0000 Mrs. Ponden http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3376

Half of the students in eighth grade led the sixth, seventh, and remaining eighth graders on tours of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum after completing their four weeks of docent training in October. The Student Docents asked questions of their peers while viewing the museum’s current exhibitions including Chelpa Ferro, Kate Eric, Jessica Stockholder, Type A, and Judi Werthein. Additionally, the students worked on a group hands-on activity in the education center. As the current theme of the museum is related to collaboration, the students were asked to work on a group piece by each contributing to each other’s drawings. The tours were once again a great success, and it is always a pleasure to be involved in one of the Student Docent’s conversations about the art. We are looking forward to the Spring, when the other eighth graders will train to be docents and give tours of the museum to the fourth and fifth graders.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/18/student-docent-tours-of-the-aldrich-3/feed/ La Familia de Frida Kahlo http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/18/la-familia-de-frida-kahlo/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/18/la-familia-de-frida-kahlo/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:42:01 +0000 Sra Darr http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3420

Last week, the Spanish world celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)– and so did eighth grade! After bringing in fruit, pictures, painting materials and other things commemorating the life of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, eighth grade had a typical Dia de los Muertos celebration. While enjoying home-made Pan de Muertos (bread of the dead — a sweet bread special to the holiday), students became the family and friends of Frida Kahlo, passing the day together and celebrating her life. Speaking only in Spanish, students discovered how each of their classmates was related to Frida and something they remembered about her. They discovered she was on a US postage stamp, that one of her paintings was on the 500 peso, and that most of her paintings were self portraits. By the end of class, students had a new first-hand appreciation for this tradition that celebrated the lives of the deceased and a deeper understanding orenowned artist Frida Kahlo.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/18/la-familia-de-frida-kahlo/feed/ Assignments for 11/14-11/18 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/14/assignments-for-1114-1118/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/14/assignments-for-1114-1118/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:00:36 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3050 Monday

Math 8H - AMC tomorrow, Worksheet 4-1 due Wednesday, Mathcounts #8 due Friday

Math 8F - Complete Problems #1-7

Science 8 - review for test by completing atomic basics worksheet- three review notes are now shared on atomic structures on Google Docs.

English 8 - Vocab. 2.2 quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday

Math 8H -Worksheet 4-1due tomorrow, Mathcounts #8 due Friday

Español 8 (Darr) - Story (one page hand written double spaced) due in classTomorrow. Use a dictionary or www.wordreference.com (no translators!)

English 8 - pgs. 42, 44, & 45 in WW due Friday

-Quiz Monday

Science 8 - Review matter PPt on docs for test Thursday, Review study guide- focus on questions tonight

Wednesday

Math 8H - Worksheet 5-1A, Mathcounts #8 due Friday

Math 8F - Worksheet 6-1

Español 8 (Darr) -Story final draft due Friday

English 8 - Complete pgs. 42, 44, & 45 in WW for Friday. Quiz Monday.

- Complete all essay corrections for Friday.

History 8 - Your Constitution IQ Tests are due on Friday.

Thursday

Math 8H - Worksheet 4-5B, Mathcounts #8

Graphic Design 8 - Please bring in any pictures you will need to work on your yearbook pages tomorrow in class. REMINDER: Yearbook pages are DUE next Tuesday, November 22.

History 8 - finish your Constitution Quiz

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario.

Science 8 - test tomorrow

Friday

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/14/assignments-for-1114-1118/feed/ ¡A ti te toca! http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/10/%c2%a1a-ti-te-toca/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/10/%c2%a1a-ti-te-toca/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:35:40 +0000 Mrs. Brenna http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3386 Sra. Brenna’s students are taking the lead. Every day for our daily warm-up activities, volunteer students take turns being the teacher. The “student teacher” is responsible for carrying out familiar questions and answers regarding the calendar, expressions of quantity, phonetic alphabet exercises and their accompanying vocabulary. Student teachers are quick to realize the patience and clarity needed to obtain the results they want from their classmates.

]]> http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/10/%c2%a1a-ti-te-toca/feed/ Assignments for 11/7-11/11 http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/07/assignments-for-117-1111/ http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/2011/11/07/assignments-for-117-1111/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:14 +0000 Mr. Mitchell http://unquowa.org/classrooms/grade-8/?p=3048 Monday

Math 8H - Worksheet 4-6ABC due Wednesday,Test Thursday, Mathcounts #7 due Friday

Science 8 - wordmap handout for the physics or scientific definition of temperature and gases Guided reading handout solid, liquid and gas, pressure and volume, pressure and temperature from pp 49-53 text (handout due thursday)

Math 8F - Complete Worksheet 4-7B — Test Friday

History 8 - Finish corrections of proposals by 11:00pm. I will be reading them after that time.

Tuesday

Math 8H - Worksheet 4-6ABC, Test Thursday, Mathcounts #7 due Friday

Graphic Design 8 - Please bring in any photos you need scanned for your yearbook pages tomorrow. Continue working on your pages at home. All pages must be completed by Tuesday, November 22.

Español 8 (Darr) - study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Science 8 - read pp 54-55 on Charles law in text and complete concept map on Boyle’s Law and Charle’s law

Wednesday

Math 8H - Test tomorrow, Mathcounts #7 due Friday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Study for quiz next Wednesday 11/16. Use your online account to do practice activities to help you prepare for the quiz (details have been emailed to you).

Español 8 (Darr) -diccionario. Add 5 diccionario words to the google doc I have shared with you.

-In a new google doc, write three things you’d like to be able to say to your amigo to help you better teach your amiguitos.

Mat 8F - Complete Review Worksheet — Test Friday

English 8 - Definitions and parts of speech for 2.2 words due Friday.

- Finish reading “The Gift of The Magi” and answer questions in complete sentences for Friday.

Thursday

Math 8H - Mathcounts #7

Math 8F - Test Tomorrow

History 8 - Read Article 1 Sections 5-10 by Monday

English 8 - Definitions and parts of speech for 2.2 words due Friday.

- Finish reading “The Gift of The Magi” and answer questions in complete sentences for Friday.

Español 8 (Darr) - diccionario

-workbook p 31 y 32.

-Story (one page hand written double spaced) due in class on Wednesday. Use a dictionary or www.wordreference.com (no translators!)

Science 8- read pages 56-59 text and answer questions 1-3 p59

Friday

Español 8 (Brenna) - Study for your quiz next Wednesday 11/16. Be sure to consult your study guide, completed workbook pages, class notes and online practice activities in preparation for the quiz.

Español 8 (Darr) - Story (one page hand written double spaced) due in class on Wednesday. Use a dictionary or www.wordreference.com (no translators!)

-remember your diccionario for the trimester is due Tuesday. use the google doc to make sure it is up to date.

-be ready to teach your amiguitos Tuesday.

Math 8H - Mathcounts #8 due 11/18

English 8 - WW pgs. 36-39 due Monday.

- Vocab. 2.2 quiz Tuesday, 11/15

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