Friday, February 29

Math:
-no homework, review your notes and examples and practice for 10-15 minutes a day, remember this will help you when studying for tests....
-if you forgot to get your study letter signed do it this weekend and bring it in Monday

Science:
-Unit test on Tuesday, spend 30-45 minutes each night reviewing. Remember this review should be active, write definitions down, draw pictures and label diagrams to help you remember the information, just reading it is not enough.

Thursday, February 28

Math
-today we learned about different study skills for quizzes and tests
-the students wrote letters to the parents/guardians about what they learned and how much they need to study for their upcoming Science unit test
-these letters must be signed and returned tomorrow
-please try to help your student stick to the schedule

Science
-continued work on review for test
-pg 249 #2-7 and 15-29 are all due tomorrow

Wednesday February 27

Math Homework

Equations worksheet.
- Complete both sides

Science Homework
Review Questions
- complete questions 2-9, 16,17

SCIENCE UNIT TEST
Tuesday, March 4 (next tuesday)

Tuesday, February 26

Math
-complete pg 189 #1-28
-remember there are two steps to these solving equation problems
-first step, you need to do the addition and subtraction
-second step, you need to do the multiplication and division
-if you get stuck, draw out the algebra tile pictures or reread the lesson on pg 188
-be sure to check all the questions

Science
-worked on pixel assignment in class
-finish questions a,b,c,d,e,f that were posted on the overhead today
-if you were away, be sure to get these questions from a friend

Monday, February 25

Math
-continued algebra unit
-complete 'like terms' questions on Pg 186# 1-16
-use algebra tiles or drawings to try to solve the following equations
3x-8=4
6x+5=17
8x-13=-5
HINT: You must figure out the value of 'x'.

Science
Today we learned about digital image storage and pixels. There is no homework as activity will continue in class tomorrow.

Thursday, February 21

Math
Practice questions for solving equations
Pg 177 #29-32
Pg181 # 39-42
Pg182 #34-37
Pg 183 # 28-33

There will be a solving equations quiz on Monday (+-X/)

Science
Eyeball Dissection Questions (DUE TOMORROW)
1. What is the clear liquid that came out of the cornea called? What does it help to do?
2. Observe the iris from the inside. What does it look like? How does its structure make it well adapted to its function?
3. What is the 'blind spot' of the retina? What attaches at this blind spot?
4. Why is the fat and muscle you cut off at the start of the dissection necessary? What purpose does it serve?

Wednesday, February 20

Math
-continued work on solving equations
-homework is pg 178-179, you need to complete Activities 1-3

Science
-today we went through procedures for the eyeball dissection tomorrow
-no homework

Tuesday, February 19 - sorry it's late

Math
-finish type 2 worksheet on solving equations, this has 21 questions on it

Science
Do the 'Give It a Try' on page 236

Tuesday, February 12

Math-
-finish front side of worksheet, the side that is for Type 1 equations - addition and subtraction
-you must show work
-on the break you may wish to finish your unit 6 title page - Solving Equations

Science-
-no homework
-you may wish to review the Light and Optics unit over your break

Monday, February 11

Math-
Today we started a new unit by making algebra kits in class. We will spend the next few weeks using these kits and learning how to solve equations. No homework tonight.

Science-
Today we learned the different parts of the eyeball and their functions. Also no homework tonight. Enjoy, it doesn't happen often!

Friday, February 8

Math
-finished midterm today
-Unit 5 notes were also due today
-no homework for the weekend (although you could start work on unit 6 title page)

Science
-vocabulary for Light and Optical Systems 3.0 and 4.0 is due Monday

Thursday, February 7

Math-
-midterm today, no homework
-Unit 5 notes and title page due tomorrow
-Unit 6 title page was assigned, but is not due for several weeks

Science
-vocabulary for 3.0 and 4.0 of Light and Optics, due Tuesday

Wednesday, February 6

Math
-finish unit 4 review
-study, study, study (you should be studying between 1-2 hours for a test like this
-hints: review questions you had trouble with, write down a list of hints to study from, for example dividing fractions means "flip and multiply" or multiplying fraction: must be in improper form then ultiply straight across

Science
-no homework so that you can study for the math midterm

Tuesday, February 5

Math
-continued review for midterm
-remember that it covers units 1-5
-for tonight you should be done review for units 2 & 3 in textbook, check through unit 4 so that you can ask questions tomorrow if you need
-midterm will be on Thursday

Science
-worked on light labs
-no Science homework (study for Math!!!!!!)