Wednesday, April 30

Math
-pg 229 #1-19
-reminder of quiz tomorrow on area of a circle

Science
-continue to study for unit test on Monday
-if you haven't yet, look at the end of the FWSW chapter in your textbook for summary notes and read them

Tuesday, April 29

Math
-continued work on area of a circle and area of polygons
-this work is being done on laptops and will continue tomorrow
-homework for tonight is to put the formula for area of a circle on your formula sheet
-also add one example

Science
-study for science unit test which is next Monday
-remember to be nice to your brain and study for short chunks of time in advance instead of trying to cram this weekend
-studying a unit per day this week would be reasonable

Monday, April 28

Math
-began work on area of a circle, will continue activity tomorrow, so no homework
-students could review all the formulas they have learned so far in unit 7 and practice using them

Science
-there is no specific homework tonight
-there is a final coming up for the whole Fresh and Saltwater systems unit next Monday
-perhaps it would be wise to do some review tonight

Thursday, April 24

Math
-pg 221 #1-16 on area of rectangles and squares
-be sure to add this formula and two examples to your formula sheet

Science
-homework Pg 399 Check and Reflect

Wednesday, April 23

Math
-finish activities 1-3 on page 218-219 to learn more about the area of an object
-due tomorrow
-quiz tomorrow on circumference of a circle

Science
-finish table on water use -agriculture, industry and domestic

Tuesday, April 22

It Earth Day! Try to think about your own consumption of resources, and how you could minimize your use of them.

Math
-pg 217 #1-14
-if you forget how to find circumference of a circle, read pg 216 and go through the examples
-there will be a practice quiz on it tomorrow

Science
-finish reading tidal energy article and answer questions about it
-if you were away, make sure you pick up this article tomorrow

Monday, April 21

Math
-add fromula for circumference to your formula sheet
-also add an example and picture
Science
-pg 370 #1-3

Friday, April 18, 2008

Math
-Homework pg 211 #2-16 even, pg 213 #2-20 even

Science
-finish your ten crossword clues for FWSW unit, you only need to make the clues, not the crossword

Thursday, April 17

Math
-learned about perimeter today
-participated in some activities outside to practice new skills
Homework: Pg 211 #1-17 odd, Pg 213 # 1-21 odd

Science
-continued inquiry presentation today, no homework

Wednesday, April 16

Math
-continued work with Pythagorean theorem
-started formula sheet for the unit
-Homework Pg 207 #5-8 (if not done already) and Pg 209 #1-5, remember to refer to your formula sheet if you need it

Science
-student presentations, no homework

Tuesday, April 15

Math
-review notes/worksheet on pythagorean theorem
-complete Pg 207 #1-8
-if you get stuck review examples on pg 206

Science
-inquiry presentations begin tomorrow, make sure you have practiced your presentation and are prepared to present tomorrow

Monday, April 14

Please note, homewrok for the two classes is different, make sure you read the right class.
Also, please be prepared to present your inquiry projects tomorrow.

8AC - finish math pg 191 #1-4

8BD - answer video questions
1) WHat causes tides?
2) What three animals benefit from the changing tides?
3) Where are the tidal changes the highest?
4) Describe three adaptations that fish have to be able to survive in the deep ocean?

Friday, April 11

Math
-today was the solving equations unit test
-for the weekend, students need to make sure they are finished the first 15 questions of the solving equations assigment (they may be done already)
#16-30 are for bonus if you are interested
Science
-remember to hand in research and presentations to Mr Salters email
-you may want to work on your Science presentationsby practicing what you are going to present

Thursday, April 10

Math
-complete pg 196 #41-69 ODD for review for unit test, if struggling practice the even ones too!
-study by reviewing all the types of questions and practicing working through them
-Unit 6 test tomorrow

Science
-continued inquiry projects
-remember to hand in research into Mr. Salter's submission folder

Wednesday, April 9

Math
-reviewed types of equations and madea study note
-review for unit test Pg 196 #1-39 odd, if you are struggling, practice the even ones too
-unit test is Friday

Science
-continued work on inquiry project, tomorrow is the last day for research

Tuesday, April 8

Math
-used computers to practice solving equation skills and word problems
-reminder unit test is on Friday

Science
-began work on research projects, if possible continue some research on your own questions

Monday, April 7

Math
-review of solving equations, completed worksheet "Riddles"
-students must make up there own riddle/phrase using solving equation code
-your own code is due tomorrow
-Reminder: Solving equations unit test is on Friday

Science
-started preparing for water research project
-no homework