1. Schedule Independent Study  8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn  8:30-9:30-Math  9:30-10:00-History  10:00-10:45-Language Arts  10:45-11-RR/Get Lunch  11:00-11:30-Science  11:30-12:00-Testing/Conferencing  12-12:30-Lunch  1:00-2:00-Study Hall

2. 8 th Grade Independent Study Assignments T1W8 Due October 26 Name_______________________ Mrssyfert.wikispaces.com dbusk@psusd.us 760-404-7289 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________________

3. Math-Green Course 2  Pg. 14  1. 5 + -12=  2. -17 + 4=  3. 2 – (-4)=  4. -55 – 10=  5. 16 + -6=

4. website  Go.hrw.com  Use code on each lesson from book  Example: mt8ca 2-9

5. Math Objectives: Students Will: -Add and Subtract with unlike denominators - Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions - Through (All Students)  ____go.hrw.com Lessons __________  __________________Parent Signature  ____Ch. ___ Lesson ___  ____Fractions Packet (as marked)  ____Homework Practice Workbook Lessons _____  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

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

7. 8 th Grade Physical Science T1-Week 8 Objectives: Students will….  (Language Objective) complete an essay describing how heat is transferred  understand what the different physical properties of solids are  Know what are good conductors and insulators  Know how molecules are arranged in polymers and crystals

8. Science Ch. 5 Lesson 2  Powerpoint

9. Cocoa Heat Conduction Essay  Heat conduction is the process by which heat is transferred by direct contact of particles of matter. One example of this is the stirring of hot cocoa. If you stir hot cocoa with a metal spoon, heat is transferred from the ______ to the _________. The molecules in the cocoa have a higher average _________ ________ than those in the spoon. The molecules in the spoon exchange __________ with the molecules in the cocoa through __________s. As these collisions continue, the molecules in the hotter material _____ energy and the molecules in the cooler material _________ energy. Eventually they are the same temperature. This is called _________ ___________________. This process occurs in many situations in everyday life.

10. Into/Through (All Students)  ____Read Chapter 5 Lesson 2. Take Cornell Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 109  ____Chapter 5 Assessment Pg. 113  ____Physical Properties of Solids Bubble (Pg. 103)  ____Heat Conduction Frame Essay  ____Polymer/Crystal Quickdraws  *Study for Chapter 5 Test  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______________

11. Monday PE-Tennis  PE on Mondays  7:45-8:15-PSHS Football Field  (Run/Walk Mile…chart goals)  1 Credit  8:00-8:45-Tennis or other sport  8:00-stretching  8:15-Tennis  1 Credit

12. Housekeeping  Stamp  Grading  Headings  See me’s

13. 8 th Grade Language Arts T1-Week 8 Objectives: Students will….  Compare and Contrast two stories (Lang. Objective)  Know what a “proposition” is in an essay  Understand how different facts and opinions “support” a proposition

14. Bag Project  Presentation  Leesha  Virginia  Derrick  Eddie…does not have to

15. Into Action: Complete a chart like the one below to compare and contrast “The Medicine Bag” and “An Hour with Abuelo.” An Hour With Abuelo Reading Skills Focus: Comparing and Contrasting Pg. 115 [End of Section] Comparing Stories Plot development The Medicine Bag An Hour with Abuelo Setting and customs Mood Tone

16. Compare/Contrast Assignment  Planning Guide-check before leaving  Essay due next week

17. Writing Process  Prewrite

18. Chapter 2-Characterization  Pre-Test  PPT

19. New Story…Harriet Tubman  What kind of character was she?

20. New Story…Barbara Friechie  More on characterization next week

21. “Don’t Know Much About Liberty”-Pg. 248  Powerpoint  www.mrssyfert.wikispa ces.com

22. Into (Strategic Students) ____Interactive Reader Activities for this week’s story ____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by Parent) Through (All Students)  ____Read “Don’t Know Much About Liberty” Pg. 248. Do Focus Questions.  ____Standards Review Questions Pg. 253  ____Reader Writer Notebook for “Don’t Know…”  ____Read “Barbara..” Pg. Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Barbara Frietchie”  ____Literary Response and Analysis Pg. 194  ____Daily Language Practice Week 8  ____Story Compare/Contrast Essay  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  Write a persuasive essay about what makes a “Good U.S. Citizen”

23. Language Arts Benchmark Benchmark Test

24. 8 th Grade American History T1-Week 8 Objectives: Students will….  Understand what the Bill of Rights is and how it protects it citizens  Understand what the Amendments are and how they have allowed the Constitution to adapt to social changes  Study objectives/standards from Ch. 5, Ch. 8, and all of the Constitutional Handbook (Pgs. 242-278) in order to prove mastery on the Benchmark Test

25. Article 5-7 Bubble and Presentation ?????

26. Some people worried that the original Constitution did not do enough to protect people’s individual freedoms. In response, the Bill of Rights was added to make sure that the new U.S. government protected individual rights. freedom of the press freedom of speech Build Background freedom of religion freedom of assemblyfreedom to petition the government Don’t Know Much About Liberty and Left Out in '08

27. Bill of Rights Pg. 266  Amendments 1-10  Jigsaw  Present  Picture  Brief Description  Post on Poster  www.authorstream.com www.authorstream.com  “bill of rights presentation”  Try Google too?

28. Into/Through (All Students)  ____Read “Bill of Rights” Pgs. 266-268. Take Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 268  ____Read “Amendments 11-27” Pgs. 269-277. Take Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 277  ____History Benchmark Packet  **Study for Benchmark Test!!  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____Pick 1 person running for office in this area (Mack, Pougnet, etc.)  ____Choose 1 of the Amendments that effects you strongly. Make a poster display of it’s main concepts and effects.  ____Read “Johnny Tremain” and do a book report

29. Testing/Conference Time L.A. Benchmark  Hand in Tests  Hand in work  Graded as marked  PE form signed  Stamped Sample TestsTo Do….

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

31. Pg. 128 1. To discover the way Arturo’s relationship with his grandfather changes. 2. To analyze the mood and tone of a story Purpose(s)

32. Relative Characterization Assignment  Describe a relative in detail  Use “character traits” not physical descriptions  Describe what you admire about them  Describe what “motivates” them