The 8th graders are continuing their study of chemistry. We have mastered the basics of the periodic table and are now moving on to chemical reactions. This week we have been focusing on the role of valence electrons in the formation of chemical bonds. The students have learned about the relationship of valence electrons and location of an element on the periodic table. They learned about the formation of ionic and covalent bonds and studied various examples on each. The 8th graders are beginning to understand how properties of elements can be predicted by their location on the periodic table. Additionally, we have learned the names of elements 1-50 and many students have scored a perfect 10 each week on their element quiz.
All the best to you and your families in 2012. Hope it is a great year for you all!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Language Arts/Reading - Miss Mataloni
The 8th graders are halfway through the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. For a challenging book, they have done very well on daily quizzes and class discussion. They completed a Part I test this week and have been studying different vocabulary words from the novel which they are tested on each Thursday of this month. In addition to knowing the meaning of the words, the students must also spell them correctly.
We are moving through this novel at a rapid base because at the end of the month on Tuesday, January 31st, the students will be viewing the play, To Kill a Mockingbird, at the Des Moines Playhouse. I am so excited for this experience! Field trip forms will be going home next week.
Thanks for helping get the students off to a great start this new year!
We are moving through this novel at a rapid base because at the end of the month on Tuesday, January 31st, the students will be viewing the play, To Kill a Mockingbird, at the Des Moines Playhouse. I am so excited for this experience! Field trip forms will be going home next week.
Thanks for helping get the students off to a great start this new year!
Math: Mrs CIndy Streff
Welcome back and to 2012! I hope you had a relaxing break with family and friends.
8th graders are busy working in Chapter 5, Application of Proportion. We have spent the first weeks of 2012 working with ratios--writing and simplifying them, finding the unit rate, solving proportions, working with similar figures--especially overlapping triangles, scale models & maps, and indirect measurement. Many of these concepts are a review from last year, but with a few twists to make them more difficult. 8th graders are doing a great job handling the twists!
8th graders started today to work on their scale drawing project. Each student has measured their bedroom and at least ten items in their room and now will make a "blueprint" of their room. It is a great way for students to take what they are learning and actually use it. They will spend several classes completely their work and we will then test over the chapter.
8th graders are busy working in Chapter 5, Application of Proportion. We have spent the first weeks of 2012 working with ratios--writing and simplifying them, finding the unit rate, solving proportions, working with similar figures--especially overlapping triangles, scale models & maps, and indirect measurement. Many of these concepts are a review from last year, but with a few twists to make them more difficult. 8th graders are doing a great job handling the twists!
8th graders started today to work on their scale drawing project. Each student has measured their bedroom and at least ten items in their room and now will make a "blueprint" of their room. It is a great way for students to take what they are learning and actually use it. They will spend several classes completely their work and we will then test over the chapter.
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