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  12:00-1:00-P.E  1:00-2:00-Study Hall

2. 8 th Grade Independent Study Assignments T1W3 Due September 21 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________________

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

4. 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. 68-69 Questions 1-63  ____Ch. 2 Lesson 2. Pg. 72-73 Questions 1-30  ____Quiz Pg. 30 (For a Test Grade)  ____Fractions Packet (Pg. 1-1 to 12; Pg. 2- 1-12)  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

5. 8 TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS CHAPTER 1 “Getting what you “wish” for. Quickwrite: What is the MOST precious thing you could wish for?

6. 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

7. Test Results Set goals for yourself!  Diagnostic

8. Grammar Pg. 99

9. 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. 79-89. 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  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  Watch “Charly” Movie. Complete Movie Summary.  Read Novel…”The Islanders”  Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map

10. 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

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

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

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

14. 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

15. X and Y Axis

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

17. 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)  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______________

18. 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

19. 8 th Grade American History T1-Week 1 Objectives: Students will….  Explain how the British won the French and Indian War  Describe the identity of the U.S. prior to becoming a contry  Prepare notes and study for Ch. 5 Test

20. 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?

21. Bubble Map- www.mrssyfert.wikispaces.com  Education  Economy  Religion  War  Political Ideas  Publishing

22. 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….

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

24. 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

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

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

27. Chapter 5 Test

28. Into/Through (All Students)  ____American Revolution Packet  ____Cause Effect Map  ____Cause Effect Essay  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