MS Homework Page - River Valley School District

MS Homework Page

January 30 - February 3, 2012

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This is only an overview of the week; ALL TEACHERS reserve the right to change lesson plans as needed. All revisions made on homework page are completed on Mondays and Tuesdays of each week by 3:30 p.m..

Grade 6

Courses	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Math 6- (7th & 8th hrs.) Mrs. Finn	Class: Students play game "What's my rule", page 30 follow with think and discuss page 30. Students work with a partner to complete set B page 31 share results. Start on Set C, discuss how to identify rules. Assignment: IN/out boxes sheet 8	Class: Go over set C page 32, identify how a sequence of numbers will change, point out that there may be more than one operation, multiplication is needed instead of addition. (multiplication is repeated addition) Partners work on set D page 35, use master sheet 4 to track information. Assignment: Finish set D plus page 36 #1-4.	Class: Go over set D, follow with pages 36-37 #5, 6, & 7. Students work on sheet 1.3 Assignment: Sheet 1.3	Class: Page 410 explore, work out as a class. Partners complete Set A page 411, share results then go over different ways of writing the same rule. Page 413, set B Assignment: Pages 422-423 #1-5 due Monday.	Class: Finish set B page 413, share results. Read page 414-415 work out set C as a class pages 416-418. Assignment: Pages 422 - 423 #1-5 due Monday.
Fundamental Math- (4th hr.) Mrs. Finn	Class: Read page 486, go over definitions relating to circles. Work as a group to answer think and discuss. Follow with sheet 542 defining terms, this sheet should be kepts as notes. Start on assignment sheet 11/78 to make certain students understand vocabulary. Assignment: Circle worksheet.	Class: Students work in small groups to complete set D page 487. Students measure circumference and diameter on objects and chart data. Using the collected data and the formula C/D students should come up with a quotient that is close to PI (3.14)	Class: Read stor "Sir Cumference and the Dragon of PI". Practice formula with sheet 12. Assignment: Skill Sheet 46.	Class: Students demonstrate ability to find diameter, radius and circumference along with perimeter of given polygons. Assignment: Mixed review sheet.	Class: Students complete activity and make corrections.
Accelerated Math- (3rd & 6th hrs.) Mrs. Finn	Class: Introduce term "reciprocal" go over page 186, complete example then follow with sets L & M pages 187 and 188. Assignment: Fraction sheet 197.	Class: Have students work with partner to reduce/cut recipe. Assignment: Fraction sheet 108.	Class: QUIZ - fractions (+, -, x, /)	Class: Students explain how to solve various problems involving decimals, students will work with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Assignment: Decimal review sheet.	Class: Students continue to demonstrate understanding of decimals using various operations.
Language Arts- Ms. Beattie	Research starts tomorrow.	Finish 7 note cards: Checked tomorrow at the beginning of the class.	Finish 7 note cards: checked tomorrow at the beginning of class (14 cards total)	Finish 7 note cards: Checked tomorrow at the beginning of class (21 total)	Finish last 9 note cards: all 30 cards checked on Monday.
Reading- Ms. Hauri	Assignment: An AR book I have read this year (due Wed.)/READ	Assignment: An AR book I have read this year (due Wed.)/READ	Assignment: Read 20 min. (AR)	Assignment: Destiny book review.	Assignment: Read 20 min. (AR)
Social Studies- Mr. Russell	Read Pages 675-679	No homework.	Chapter 21 Section 3 Assessment 679 1-3 all.	No homework.	Review notes, vocabulary, and section reviews for Test on Tuesday.
Science- Mr. Heckendorf	Email Presentation (if you haven't done that yet)	No homework.	No homework.	Classifying WS	Branches of Science WS

Grade 7

Courses	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Math 7- (1st, 2nd, 4th hrs.) Mrs. Briehl	Class: Finish Problem Sets A and B. Make sure students are done defining experimental probability.	Class: Read the top of page 608 and do the example. Students will work on set D" and we will discuss it. Read the cartoon on Page 609 and move on to sets E, F and the share and summarize.	Class: Read the top of page 608 and do the example. Students will work on set D and we will discuss it. Read the cartoon on page 609 and move on to sets E, F and the share and summarize. Assignment: Pg. 615-619 (5-7; 10-15; 28-31) Due Friday.	Class: Students will finish sets E, F and the share and summarize. Discuss. Take questions on homework. Assignment: Pg. 615-619 (5-7; 10-15; 28-31) Due Friday.	Class: Correct homework. Finish discussing through share and summarize. QUIZ 10.1 MONDAY.
Fundamental Math- (3rd hr.) Mrs. Briehl	Class: Work on Problem Sets A, B and C and the Share and Summarize. Assignment: Pg. 380-389 (1-3; 13-14; 20-25) Due Wednesday.	Class: Discuss the answers to problem sets A and B and continue to work on Set C. Assignment: Pg. 380-389 (1-3; 13-14; 20-25) Due Wednesday.	Class: Correct homework. Finish Problem Set C and discuss.	Class: Read the top of page 370 and do set F. Define Mean. Discuss F and read the paragraphs between sets F and G and have students complete sets G, H and the share and summarize. Assignment: Pg. 380-389 (6-7; 16-17; 32-34) Due Monday.	Class: Finish us with Sets G, H and the share and summarize and discuss. Assignment: Pg. 380-389 (6-7; 16-17; 32-34) Due Monday.
Accelerated Math- (9th hr.) Mrs. Briehl	Class: Work on Problem Sets B and C and the share and summarize. Assignment: Pg. 160-163 (9-20; 52-57; 62-70) Due Wednesday.	Class: Discuss Problem Sets B and C and the share and summarize. Take questions on the homework. Read the bottom of page 152 and discuss the cartoon. Do the think and discuss and example together on the top of page 153. Do set D together, students put answers in their notebooks. Read page 154 and discuss the rule for multiplying expressions with the same base. Do sets E" and F and the Share and Summarize in partner groups. Assignment: Pg. 160-163 (9-20; 52-57; 62-70) Due Wednesday.	Class: Discuss sets E and F and the share and summarize. Do problem set G and discuss. Read the example at the bottom of page 157 and discuss the rule for multiplying expressions with the same exponents. Do sets H and I and share and summarize. Assignment: Pg. 160-163 (21-33; 58; 71-74) Due Friday.	Class: Discuss set H and do problem set I and Share & Summarize and discuss. Assignment: Pg. 160-163 (21-33; 58; 71-74) Due Friday.	Class: Correct homework. Quiz 3.1 Assignment: Pg. 160-163 (34-49; 59-60) Due Tuesday.

Language Arts - Mrs. Benish-Holmes	5 sentences with prepositional phrases - due Tuesday. Subjects and Predicates Retake @ lunch time Tuesday. Worksheets 37 and 39; AR Test #1 Informational/NonFiction - Due Wednesday. Worksheets 69 and 71 - Due Friday.	Worksheets 37 and 39; AR Test #1 Informational/NonFiction - Due Wednesday. Worksheets 69 and 71 - Due Friday.	Worksheets 69 and 71 - Due Friday.	Worksheets 69 and 71 - Due Friday.

Geography- Mr. Griswold	Study for test.		Homework: e-mailed to Mr. G. by Tuesday.	Homework: Flash cards/balderdash=Monday/Maps e-mailed to Mr. G. by Tuesday.	Homework: Flash cards/balderdash=Monday/Maps e-mailed to Mr. G. by Tuesday.
Biology- Ms. Hauge	Nervous System Concept Map (Due Wedmesday)	Study for Quiz.	Unit review (due Friday)	Study for Test.	UNIT TEST No homework.

Grade 8

Courses	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Math 8- (1st, 8th, & 9th hrs.) Ms. Kuenster	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Complete Problem Set F and Share & Summarize, then discuss; Board work practice with negatives and positives. Assignment: Review worksheet - Due Tuesday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Play battleship with 10 by 10 grids; Work on homework. Assignment: Signed Number Refresher Packet - Due Wednesday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Quick review for quiz; Quiz 4.3; If extra time, play Score 24 with signed numbers. No assignment.	Class: Warm-up; Read pages 268-269; Complete Problem Set A, then discuss; Read page 271 and add Pythagorean Theorem to notes. Assignment: Pg. 279 (24-27, 29) Due Friday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Do some additional examples using the Pythagorean Theorem; Complete Problem Set B. Assignment: Pg. 276-279 (2-6; 12; 16-21) Due Tuesday.
Fundamental Math 8- (7th hr.)- Ms. Kuenster	Class: Warm-up; Read pages 556-558 and do the Explore; If time, read page 559 and start Think & Discuss. Assignment: Pg. 569 (34-44) Due Wednesday.	Class: Warm-up; Read page 559 and complete Problem Set A; Work on homework. Assignment: Pg. 569 (34-44) Due Wednesday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Discuss Problem Set A; Work on homework. Assignment: Pg. 565 (1-9) Due Thursday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Read page 560 and do the Think & Discuss; Start Problem Set B. Assignment: Finish Problem Set B on page 561 - Due Friday.	Class: Warm-up; Discuss Problem Set B and Think & Discuss; Work on Problem Set C. Assignment: Pg. 565-569 (10-14; 24; 27-29) Due Tuesday.
Accelerated Math- (5th hr.) Ms. Kuenster	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Discuss Problem Set B; Complete Problem Set C and Share & Summarize, then discuss if time. Assignment: Pg. 78-82 (2-3, 7-8) due Wednesday.	Class: Warm-up; If necessary, finish Problem Set C; Complete worksheet - Graphing Basic Quadratic Relationships. Assignment: Pg. 78-82 (2-3, 7-8) Due Wednesday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Go over Problem Set C if necessary; Go over worksheet - Graphing Basic Quadratic Relationships. Assignment: Pg. 82 (21-23) Due Thursday.	Class: Warm-up; Correct assignment; Quiz 2.1; If time, read page 83 and add vocabulary to notes. No assignment.	Class: Warm-up; Read page 83 and add vocabulary to notes; Complete Problem Set A, then discuss if time. Assignment: Pg. 106-107 (35-43) Due Monday.
Language Arts- Ms. Been	Finish tour and research.	2nd draft of letter due Wednesday.	Quilt piece due Friday. Bring book and note cards tomorrow.		50 note cards due February 15.
Civics- Ms. Harper	Continue work on Constitutional Rhyme Project - Due Friday.	Ch. 5 Vocabulary - Due Thursday.		Review for Chapter 5 Test.	CHAPTER 5 TEST
Earth Science- Mr. Ouimet	Complete questions on nitrogen cycle reading for Tuesday 1/31.	Announce next test shorter and about 1 week away.		IR Atmosphere Composition, Origin, and Functions due Friday 2/3.

Last Updated: 1/31/12