Schedule Independent Study  8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn  8:30-9:15-Language Arts  9:15-9:30-Housekeeping  9:30-10:00-History  10:00-11:00-Science Experiment  11-RR/Get Lunch  11:40-12:30-Math  12:30-2-Study Hall

8 th Grade Independent Study Assignments T1W3 Due September 20 Name_______________________ Total Work Completed_______% (0/20/40/60/80/100)  Physical Education  5 PE Credits Due by November 15th  ____P.E Log-320 Minutes  Grade______________  TW________________

Math-Green Course 2  Pg. 14  Pre-Test  =  =  3. 2 – (-4)=  – 10=  =

Math Objectives: Students Will: -Solve equations using addition and subtraction -Solve equations using multiplication and division - Through (All Students)  ____go.hrw.com Lessons 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8  __________________Parent Signature  ____Ch. 1 Lesson 6. Questions 1-17  ____Ch. 2 Lesson 1. Pg Questions 1-63  ____Quiz Pg. 30 (For a Test Grade)  ____Fractions Packet  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____Do go.hrw.com lesson 1-9. Do Guided Practice for lesson 6 with 100%.  Grade_____________ TW_______________ Into (Below Grade Level or getting D/F)  _______Timed Multiplication Practice Activity

8 th Grade Language Arts T1-Week 3 Objectives: Students will….  Be able to identify adverbs in sentences and paragraphs (Lang. Objective)  Analyze the structural elements of plot  Describe how a story setting effects the mood

Test Results Set goals for yourself!  CST  Goal Addition?

Parts of Speech Grammar Worksheet  Notes  Warriners Book

Pg. 78 -Balance Bubbles -RWN Quickwrite: (Share what is important to both of you.) Prompt: List 5 things people think are important…in order from most important. PPT

Plot Map  Computer Use  Readwritethink.org  Timeline Tool  History Timeline

Into (Strategic Students) ____Interactive Reader for Inn of Lost Time ____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by parent) Through (All Students)  ____Read “Inn of Lost Time” Pgs Do Focus Questions A-M.  ____Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Inn of Lost Time”  ____Vocabulary Development Pg. 98 (1-8)  ____Grammar Link Pg. 99 (1-4)  ____Daily Language Practice Lesson 2 (Sent. & Paragraph)  ____Plot Map for Inn of Lost Time  ____Parts of Speech Worksheet  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  Watch “Charly” Movie. Complete Movie Summary.  Read Novel…”The Islanders”  Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map

8 th Grade Physical Science T1-Week 3 Objectives: Students will….  (Language Objective) Be able to write an essay describing the steps of the Scientific Method  conduct a scientific experiment using the correct method and steps  know the difference between independent and dependent variables

Physical Science….what is it? ( “The Universe and it’s Future”) From Atom……To universe

Cornell Notes Check!!!! Chapter 1  Separate notebook  Binder sections  2 Columns  1 st - Vocabulary/Definition  2 nd Blue Headings/Details Notebook OptionsCornell notes

Car Experiment Objective: Understand the difference between independent and dependent variables 2B (Predictions from a Graph)

Objective….  The variable that causes the changes  Change of slope of ramp  X-Axis  The variable that RESPONDS to changes  Speed of car  Y-Axis Independent VariableDependent Variable

Step Up To Writing  Practice Guide/colored pencils/Lab Report  Typed

Step Up-Oreo Essay  Green-Topic Sentence  Tells where you are going  Yellow-Details  Slow down to talk about the main reasons/details/facts  Red-Explanations  Stop…to explain more about the yellows  Green-Conclusion  Wraps it up!  Oreos are the best cookies known to man! The outside layers of chocolate are great. Rich, chocolaty goodness hits your taste buds the minute you bite in. The inside layer creates an incredible one-two-punch. As you chew, the smooth, white frosting melts in your mouth. These two tastes, combined, make the best dessert a person could ask for!

X and Y Axis

Into/Through (All Students)  ____Read Chapter 2 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 36  ____Investigations Manual 2B  ____Scientific Method Essay Planning Guide  ____Scientific Method Essay-Typed and Highlighted (G/Y/R)  ____Graph of 2B  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____ Go to the internet and find a fun experiment. Conduct and complete Observation forms.  ____Water Clock Pg. 24  Grade___________ TW______________

Start the year right!  Packet for work  Technology Use  Insurance???  Return to me if you have insurance  Emergency Card  Grade and Attendance  PPT  Packets  Fringies!  Headings  Notes  PE  Starts Oct. 1  Other options Paperwork?Issues

8 th Grade American History T1-Week 3 Objectives: Students will….  Explain the causes of the American Revolution  Explain the effects that resulted form the American Revolution

History Timeline Preparation Event 1.-Mayflower sets sail 2.-Mayflower lands in America 3.-Stamp Act 4.-Boston Tea Party 5.-Battle of Lexington Concord 6.-Declaration of Independence Signed 7.-Revolutionary War Begins 8.-Revolutionary War Ends DateWhat happened?

Bubble Map-  Education  Economy  Religion  War  Political Ideas  Publishing

American Revolution-Cause Effect Essay  Stamp Act-Pg. 160  Quartering Act- Pg.160  Tea Act-Pg. 166  Jigsaw  American Revolution…Begins 1776  Video Timeline-Causes….Main Effect….

Secondary Effects of the American Revolution  Declaration of Independence  Articles of Confederation  Separation of Powers  NOTES>>>> on each  Flow Map

Declaration of Independence  Document declaring our independence  Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness  Natural rights people are born with  “Unalienable” rights (can NOT be taken away) Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation  First Constitution  Arguments over state vs. federal government power  Shifted power from state to federal government

Separation of Power Developed to keep the power balanced “Checks and Balances” Executive-President Legislative- Senators/Representatives Legislative-Judges

Chapter 5 Test

Into/Through (All Students)  ____Read the American Revolution Packets and take Cornell Notes.  ____American Revolution Packets (Cause AND Effect)  ____Cause Effect Map  ____Cause Effect Essay Rough Draft  ____Timeline  ____Read “The Fighting Ground” Pgs Use Comp Book…. “Do you think Jonathan is brave…or stupid?”  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____Make a diorama of the Boston Tea Party  ____Write a 2 Page Typed Biography of one of the Enlightenment thinkers (See Pg. 153 A and B)  ____Read “Johnny Tremain” and do a book report