» 07-08 Lesson Plans http://sdeiter.edublogs.org Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Week 39: May 19-23 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/05/12/week-39-may-19-23/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/05/12/week-39-may-19-23/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:34 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/05/12/week-39-may-19-23/ 3

Monday:  TLW   evaluate skills and concepts from second semester.
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* Warm up
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented in the second semester of this course

Tuesday:  TLW review skills and concepts presented the second semester of mathematics.
*Warm up
*Students will complete review exercises

Wednesday:  TLW  complete end-of-the school year procedures.
* Practice for recognition ceremony
* Sign yearbooks
* Picnic
* Clean out lockers
* Check for fines and records

Thursday:  TLW  complete end-of-the school year procedures.
* Practice for recognition ceremony
* Sign yearbooks
* Picnic
* Clean out lockers
* Check for fines and records
* Review times and procedures for ceremony tomorrow

Friday:  TLW  participate in the recognition ceremony.

Have a Great Summer!! :)

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Monday:  TLW evaluate the skills and concepts presented during the second semester of algebra.
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts learned in the second semester of Algebra I

Tuesday:  TLW continue review of skills and concepts presented in the second semester.
* Warm up
* Check assignment
* Wrap up skills from course

Wednesday:  TLW continue review of skills and concepts presented in the second semester.
* Warm up
* Check assignment
* Wrap up skills from course

Thursday:  TLW participate in activities surrounding the end of the school year.

Friday:  TLW participate in the recognition ceremony for the end of eighth grade.

Have a Great Summer!! :)

Monday:  TLW participate in a Spanish lesson and continue with the Choices in Little Rock program.
*Spanish
*Continue discussion from Friday on choices

Tuesday:  TLW  analyze how the choices people make, individually and collectively, shape a society.
*Central question:  How can individuals and groups in a democracy organize to correct injustices?
*Teacher will provide background information
*Activity:  Defining positions
*Activity:  Defining the Role of Public Opinion
*Activity:  Evaluating a Decision

Wednesday:  TLW  analyze how the choices people make, individually and collectively, shape a society.
*Central question:  How can individuals and groups in a democracy organize to correct injustices?
*Activity:  Weighing the consequences of Eisenhower’s Decision
*An address to the nation
Discuss the role of the media in the public choices

Thursday:  TLW participate in the recognition practice and various end of the year activities.

Friday:  TLW participate in the recognition ceremony.

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Monday: TLW  translate a verbal expression into an algebraic expression.  (spi.2.1.C)
Chapter 1, Lesson 1, pages 6-10
* Warm up
*Record vocabulary with definitions in notes
*Include examples in notes
*Complete guided practice
*Assignment:  page 8 #11-28 & page 10 #108

Tuesday:  TLW apply order of operations.  (spi.1.1.E)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2, pages 11-15
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record order of operations in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 14 #16-46 even

Wednesday:  TLW  apply order of operations.  (spi.1.1.E)
Chapter 1, Lesson 4, pages 21-25
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record and discuss identity and equality properties
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 24-25 #12-36 even

Thursday:  TLW  apply order of operations.  (spi.1.1.E)  TLW evaluate notebook.
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Notebook check
*Assignment: page 820 Lesson 2 #1-20

Friday:  TLW  apply order of operations.  (spi.1.1.E)  TLW evaluate notebook.
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Review order of operations
*Class assignment

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW  review skills and concepts learned in Algebra I second semester.
text from chapter 7-14
*Students will be provided practice problems and a practice exam

Tuesday:  TLW review skills and concepts in preparation for the semester exam.
*Warm up
*Students will complete a practice test on the computer from the state web site

Wednesday:  TLW  review skills and concepts in preparation for the semester exam.
*Warm up
*Students will be provided practice problems and a practice exam

Thursday:  TLW review skills and concepts in preparation for the semester exam.
*Warm up
*Students will be provided practice problems and a practice exam

Friday:  TLW review skills and concepts in preparation for the semester exam.
*Warm up
*Notebook check
*Students will be provided practice problems and a practice exam

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW participate in Spanish and continue with the Choices in Little Rock program.
*Spanish
*Begin activity for summarizing the court cases involved in segregation

Tuesday:  TLW explore the legal basis for segregation.
*Central question:  What are the consequences of dividing people by race?
*Background information
*Activity:  Summarizing the main idea
*Activity:  Interpreting the Constitution

Wednesday:  TLW consider the road to Brown v. Board of Education.
*Central question:  How can individuals and groups in a democracy organize to correct injustices?
*Teacher will provide background information
*Activity:  Tracing the effects of a strategy
*Video:  The Second America Revolution

Thursday:  TLW  consider the road to Brown v. Board of Education.
*Central question:  How can individuals and groups in a democracy organize to correct injustices?
*Activity:  Analyzing a Supreme Court Decision
*Activity:  Expressing an Opinion

Friday:  TLW analyze how the choices people make, individually and collectively, shape a society.
*Teacher will provide background information
*Activity:  Interpreting point on view
*Students will use handouts and discuss given questions

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW multiply monomials and polynomials.
Chapter 12, Lesson 7, pages 590-592
*Warm up
*Mini lab
*Students will record examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 592 #9-34

Tuesday: TLW solve problems by making a model.
Chapter 12, Lesson 12-7a, pages 588-589
*Warm up
*Students will review/discuss test from chapter 12
*Small groups will complete word problems from pages to practice problem solving

Wednesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts from the study of nonlinear functions and polynomials.
Chapter 12
*Warm up
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding skills and concepts of nonlinear functions.

Thursday: TLW solve problems by making a model.
Chapter 12, Lesson 12-7, page 590
*Warm up
*Students will review/discuss test from chapter 12
*Small groups will complete word problems from pages to practice problem solving
*Return graded papers
*Practice problem solving strategies in small groups

Friday: TLW participate in career day.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Monday: TLW review skills and concepts presented during the year in preparation for the Gateway test.
* Warm up
* Students practice for the Gateway Exam with handouts from the teacher

Tuesday: TLW take the Gateway Algebra I Exam.

Wednesday: TLW solve dissection puzzles.
* Warm up
* Celebration for a job well done on the Gateway exam
* Puzzles for dissection

Thursday: TLW review skills and concepts learned in Algebra I second semester.
text from chapter 7-14
*Students will be provided practice problems and a practice exam

Friday: TLW participate in Career Day.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW participate in a Spanish lesson and continue a discussion on the legacies of segregation.
*Spanish
*Class discussion

Tuesday: TLW complete two activities on the legacies of segregation.
*Activity 1: Understanding the legacies of segregation
*Activity 2: Beyond Black and White

Wednesday: TLW explore the legal basis for segregation.
*Central question: What are the consequences of dividing people by race?
*Background information
*Activity: Summarizing the main idea
*Activity: Interpreting the Constitution

Thursday: TLW attend an assembly entitled “Choices.”

Friday: TLW participate in Career Day.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW  generate equivalent forms for simple algebraic expressions.  (8.2.spi.5)
Chapter 12, Section 3, pages 570-573
* Warm up
* New vocabulary
* Questions
*Illustrate algebra tiles
*Use models
*Guided practice
* Assignment:  pages 572-573 #12-34 even, 39-40

Tuesday:  TLW add polynomials.  (8.2.spi.5)
Chapter 12, Section 4, pages 574-579
* Warm up
* Check assignment
* Mini-lab
* Take notes and examples from the text and overhead
* Guided practice
* Assignment:  pages 576-577 #12-34 even, 42-43

Wednesday:  TLW  subtract polynomials.  (8.2.spi.5)
Chapter 12, Section 5, pages 580-583
* Warm up
* Check assignment
* Record examples in notes
* Guided practice
* Assignment: page 582 #12-30

Thursday:  TLW subtract  polynomials.  (8.2.spi.5)
Chapter 12, Section 5, pages 580-583
* Warm up
* Check assignment
* Review subtraction, ask questions, clear up any problems
*Assignment:  page 646 Lesson 12/5 #1-15

Friday: TLW multiply and divide monomials.  (8.2.spi.5)
Chapter 12, Section 6, pages 584-587
* Warm up
* Return graded papers
* Mini-lab
* Define/discuss math symbols
* Practice with teacher modeling from overhead
* Guided practice
*Assignment: page 586 #10-33

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Monday:  TLW  review skills and concepts in preparation for the Gateway exam.
*Warm up
*Students will use the Gateway practice workbook to prepare for the exam

Tuesday:  TLW review skills and concepts in preparation for the Gateway exam.
*Warm up
*Students will complete a practice test on the computer from the state web site

Wednesday:  TLW  review skills and concepts in preparation for the Gateway exam.
*Warm up
*Solve equations – SCS Gateway Curr. p. 47
*Handout p. 1

Thursday:  TLW review skills and concepts in preparation for the Gateway exam.
*Warm up
*Handout p. 3 order of operations
*Handout p. 12 Adding and Subtracting Integers
*Handout p. 23 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Friday:  TLW review skills and concepts in preparation for the Gateway exam.
*Warm up
*Handout p. 66 Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial
*Handout p. 67 Multiplying Polynomials
*Handout – Matching Inequalities

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW participate in Spanish lessons and discuss race and identify.
*Students will have a Spanish lesson
*Central questions:  How does race shape the way we see ourselves and others?  To what extent do our ideas about race influence the choices we make?  Class discuss will revolve around these questions

Tuesday:  TLW analyze ideas about race and racism.
*Students will participate in an activity to analyze their ideas and those of society concerning race and racism

Wednesday:  TLW analyze ideas about race and racism.
*Students will participate in an activity to analyze their ideas and those of society concerning race and racism
*Students will receive handouts for activities and readings

Thursday:  TLW explore the legacies of segregation.
*Central question:  What are he consequences of dividing people by race?
*Students will receive background information
*Activity:  defining segregation

Friday:  TLW complete two activities on the legacies of segregation.
*Activity 1:  Understanding the legacies of segregation
*Activity 2:  Beyond Black and White

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW use matrices to organize data.
Chapter 9, Lesson 8, pages 454-457
*Warm up
*Record vocabulary with definitions and examples in notes
*Students will complete examples from the text and the teacher
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 456-457 #8-26

Tuesday: TLW review prerequisite skills for the study of nonlinear functions and polynomials.
Chapter 12, page 559
*Warm up
*Vocabulary review
*Prerequisite skills #1-14
*Foldable for organizing notes

Wednesday: TLW determine whether a function is linear or nonlinear.
Chapter 12, Lesson 1, pages 560-563
*Warm up
*Record vocabulary with definitions and examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 562-563 #9-34

Thursday: TLW graph quadratic functions.
Chapter 12, Lesson 2, pages 565-568
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Mini lab
*Graph quadratic functions
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 567-568 #10-29

Friday: TLW model expressions using algebra tiles.
Chapter 12, Lesson 3a, page 569
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Model with algebra tiles
*Activity in class
*Assignment: writing in math

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW divide rational expressions. (S1-4)
Chapter 12, Section 3, pages 671-673
*Warm up
* Record method for dividing in notes
* Practice method in small groups
* Guided practice
* Assignment: page 673 #18-32 even

Tuesday: TLW divide rational expressions.
Chapter 12, Lesson 4, pages 660-664
*Warm up
*Write notes on method and example
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 662-663 #14-36 even

Wednesday: TLW divide polynomials.
Chapter 12, Lesson 5, pages 666-671
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record notes and examples with model
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 669 #12-28 even

Thursday: TLW divide polynomials.
Chapter 12, Lesson 5, pages 666-671
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Maintain your skills page 671 #46-55

Friday: TLW add rational expressions with like denominators.
Chapter 12, Lesson 6, pages 672-677
*Warm up
*Check maintain you skills
*Practice quiz 2

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW participate in Spanish class and  begin the Choices in Little Rock Curriculum.
*Spanish
*Have students write a reflection on the introductory statement:  “When I think about race, I feel____________________ because ________________________.”Then discuss student responses.
*Use the discussion as a reference points for setting a “safe place” for discussion of hard topics.  Have the students compile a list of ground rules to follow so they can be posted in the classroom.
*Assign Identity Box assignment

Tuesday:  TLW continue the Choices in Little Rock Curriculum.
*Complete Jesus Colon story (p. 10).  Read aloud.
*Complete “Human Barometer” activity (p. 11)
*Read end of the story so students know the outcome (p. 8) and discuss
*Complete writing activity on top of p. 9

Wednesday:
*Discuss the concept of “prejudice” (p. 12)
*After discussion, show Jane Elliot film “Eye of the Storm” (25 minutes).
*Students should write a short reflection after completing the movie.  Discuss
*Complete reproducible on p. 14

Thursday:
*Present Identity Boxes

Friday:
*Finish presentations if necessary
*Discuss “What is race?”  Then present formal examples (p. 15- 19)
*Read p. 20 aloud and answer questions.

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Monday:  TLW  select units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume.  (8.4.spi.1)
*Warm up
*TCAP practice test
*Review skills and concepts for the objective

Tuesday:  TLW  create “dangerous curves” from line segments.
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*Warm up
*Students will be assigned a project to create curves from lines

Wednesday:  TLW  create “dangerous curves” from line segments.
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*Warm up
*Students will be assigned a project to create curves from lines

Thursday: TLW  create “dangerous curves” from line segments.
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*Warm up
*Students will be assigned a project to create curves from lines

Friday:  TLW create “dangerous curves” from line segments.
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*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Students will be assigned a project to create curves from lines
*Project is due today

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW  graph inverse variations.
Chapter 12, Lesson 1, pages 642-647
*Warm up
*Record notes on inverse variation
*Examples
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 645-647 #12-13, 18-26 even & 41-42

Tuesday:  TLW simplify rational expressions.
Chapter 12, Lesson 2, pages 648-653
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record examples into notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 651-653 #16-40 even, 57 & 58

Wednesday:  TLW multiply rational expressions.
Chapter 12, Lesson 3, pages 655-659
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record method and examples in notes
*Assignment:  pages 657-659 #12-26 even, 40 & 41

Thursday:  TLW graph inverse variations.  TLW simplify rational expressions.  TLW multiply rational expressions.
Chapter 12, Lessons 1-3
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Practice Quiz 1 page 659

Friday:  TLW divide rational expressions.
Chapter 12, Lesson 4, pages 660-664
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Write notes on method and example
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 662-663 #14-36 even

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW  participate in Spanish class and review previously learned skills.
*Students will use the Coach books to discuss American history highlights

Tuesday:  TLW view a video for a cultural diversity experience.
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* Warm up discussion about diversity
* Students will view the movie “The Color of Courage.”  The premise is the first case Thurgood Marshall tried before the Supreme Court.  Students will relate incidents in the movie to the rights provided by the Constitution of the United States.

Wednesday:   TLW view a video for a cultural diversity experience.
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* Warm up discussion about diversity
* Students will view the movie “The Color of Courage.”  The premise is the first case Thurgood Marshall tried before the Supreme Court.
* Students will answer comprehension questions given before the video

Thursday:  TLW view a video for a cultural diversity experience.
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* Warm up discussion about diversity
* Students will view the movie “The Color of Courage.”  The premise is the first case Thurgood Marshall tried before the Supreme Court.  Students will relate incidents in the movie to the rights provided by the Constitution of the United States.

Friday:  TLW view a video for a cultural diversity experience.
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* Warm up discussion about diversity
* Students will view the movie “The Color of Courage.”  The premise is the first case Thurgood Marshall tried before the Supreme Court.
* Students will work in small groups to complete a project based on the prejudices observed in the video

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Monday:  TLW  select units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume.  (8.4.spi.1)
Chapter 7, Lesson 7, pages 347-351
*Warm up
*TCAP practice test
*Define surface area
*Draw examples and take notes including formula
*Assignment:  selected problems from teacher

Tuesday:  TLW  apply given formulas to solve real-world problems.
(8.2.spi.7)
*Warm up
*TCAP practice test
*Check assignment
*Discuss surface area of a cone
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  selected problems from teacher

Wednesday:  TLW  analyze measurements.
Warm up
*TCAP practice test
*Check assignment
*Discuss precision and significant digits
*Guided practice
*Assignment:   selected problems from teacher

Thursday: TLW  review skills and concepts.
all spi’s
*Warm up
*Students will work from overhead and TCAP practice workbook to review skills and concepts

Friday:   TLW  review skills and concepts.
all spi’s
*Warm up
*Students will work from overhead and TCAP practice workbook to review skills and concepts
Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Monday: TLW identify relationships among angles and solve problems using those relationships. (8.3.spi.3 & 8.3.spi.9)
Math text Chapter 6, Lesson 1 pages 256-260
*Warm up
*Vocabulary and definitions in notebooks
*Record key concepts
*Handouts pages 307-308
*Assignment: handouts

Tuesday: TLW identify various sampling techniques and recognize a biased sample.
Chapter 13, Lesson 1, pages 708-713
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary with definitions
*Key concept in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 711-713 #8-19, 29, 31, 32

Wednesday: TLW interpret and display data in histograms. ((8.5.spi.2)
Chapter 13, Lesson 3, pages 722-728
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary and examples
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 726 #10-13, & any 1 from #14-20

Thursday: TLW calculate measures of variation. (8.5.spi.2)
Chapter 13, Lesson 4, pages 731-736
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary as related to statistics
*Examples in notes
*Key Concepts
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 734-736 #11-14 any 1, 19-23, 36, 37

Friday: TLW organize and interpret data in a box-and-whisker plot. (8.5.spi.2)
Chapter 13, Lesson 5, pages 737-742
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary and examples in notes
*Compare and contrast parallel graphs
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 740- #10-11, any 1 #14-19, 20-23, any 1 24-27, 41, 42

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW participate in Spanish class and take a review test for social studies.
*Spanish
*Students will use the Coach books to take a practice TCAP test to review skills and concepts

Tuesday: TLW explain issues that divided the nation. (8.3.spi.1, 8.5.spi.2, 8.5.spi.4)
Chapter 17, Section 1, pages 486-489
* Warm up activity
* Word association activity
* Read section orally discussing key vocabulary and main ideas
* Guided Reading and Review workbook p. 86

Wednesday: TLW create a geography connection. (8.3.spi.1, 8.5.spi.2, 8.5.spi.4, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 17, Section 2, pages 490-494
* Warm up
* Students will work in small groups to complete the activity described in the text page 495
* Projects will be completed and presented in the class period

Thursday: TLW identify Lincoln’s primary goal in the war.
(8.3.spi.1, 8.5.spi.2, 8.5.spi.4, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 17, Section 3, pages 496-499
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 orally completing a chart for cause and effect
* Guided Reading and Review workbook p. 88

Friday: TLW describe a soldier’s life. (8.3.spi.1, 8.5.spi.2, 8.5.spi.4, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 17, Section 4 pages 500-504
* Warm up activity
* Students will work in groups of 4 to review key concepts including casualties and medical care, women at war, draft laws and economic effects of war. They will construct a concept web to present to the class.

Lesson may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link: 387360 think link

Monday: TLW use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations. (8.1.spi.3)
Chapter 8, Lesson 1, pages 374-377
*Warm up
*Record vocabulary with definitions as well as the key concept
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 376-377 #11-37

Tuesday: TLW use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations. (8.1.spi.3)
Chapter 8, Lesson 2, pages 380-383
*Warm up
*Draw a tree diagram to organize data from a list
*Record the Fundamental Counting Principal
*Calculate probability
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 382-383 #8-31

Wednesday: TLW calculate the number of permutations of objects.
Chapter 8, Lesson 3, pages 384-387
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record new math symbols and definitions in notes
*Calculate permutations
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 386 #11-26

Thursday: TLW calculate the number of combinations of objects.
Chapter 8, Lesson 4, pages 388-391
*Warm up
*Check assigment
*Mini lab
*Record new math symbols with definitions
*Read notations
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 390 #11-26

Friday: TLW use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations. (8.1.spi.3) TLW identify an appropriate sample to test a given hypothesis. (8.5.spi.1) TLW make conjectures and predictions based on data. (8.5.spi.5)
Chapter 8, Lessons 5 & 7, pages 396-399 & 406-409
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Notes from teacher
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 398 9-22 & 408-409 #7-21
Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link: 387360 think link

Monday: TLW calculate the distance between two points given the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. TLW apply the given Pythagorean Theorem to a real life problem illustrated by a diagram.
(spi.3.2.A, spi.3.3.A)
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Review the Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula
*Quiz Sections 1, 4, & 5

Tuesday: TLW apply proportion and the concepts of triangles to find the length of a missing side of a triangle. (spi.3.2.B)
Chapter 11, Lesson 6, pages 616-621
*Warm up
*Return/discuss quiz
*Note definitions, examples, and key concepts in notebook
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 619-620 #12-26 even & 37-38

Wednesday: TLW calculate the distance between two points given the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. TLW apply the given Pythagorean Theorem to a real life problem illustrated by a diagram.
TLW apply proportion and the concepts of triangles to find the length of a missing side of a triangle. (spi.3.2.A, spi.3.3.A)
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Practice quiz 2

Thursday: TLW examine angles, lines, and their properties. (8.3.spi.3 & 8.3.spi.9)
handout 307
*Warm up
*Record notes from geometry unit
*Handout to add to notes

Friday: TLW relate symmetry and congruence to reflections, rotations and translations about a line. (8.3.spi.3 & 8.3.spi.9)
*Warm up
*Take notes from teacher and use handouts to review geometric skills
*Geometry vocabulary from handout

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Practice Probe code and link: 856104 think link

Monday: TLW continue Spanish class and  disuss colonial settlement and expansion.
*Spanish
*Students will use the Coach books to study colonial settlement and expansion, lesson 13 page 92

Tuesday: TLW identify the goal of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. (8.1.spi.5, 6, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 16, Section 3, pages 468-472
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 orally completing a chart to show some of the causes that directly led the U. S. to become a more divided nation
* Complete guided reading and review workbook page 83

Wednesday: TLW explain why the Republican party came into being. (8.1.spi.5, 6, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 16, Section 4, pages 473-476
* Warm up activity
* Read section 4 orally completing a table to list the conflicting views of Lincoln and Douglas
* Small group activity for debating the election

Thursday: TLW explain how the South reacted to the election results. (8.1.spi.5, 6, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 16, Section 5, pages 478-481
* Return graded papers
* Warm up activity
* Read section 5 orally outlining the main ideas
* Complete guided reading and review workbook pages 84-85
* Quiz section 1-2

Friday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts discussed in the reading and discussions of the dividing nations. (8.5.spi.4, 8.1.spi.2, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 16
* Warm up activity
*Return graded papers
* Brief review
* Students will complete a multiple choice and short essay test to demonstrate understanding of the concepts from reading and discussion chapter 16.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice probe code and link: 171676    think link

Monday: TLW interpret appropriate graphical representations of data. (8.5.spi.2)
Chapter 9, Lesson 3, pages 430-433
*Warm up
*Review vocabulary
*Explain the relationship between data sets and their graphical representations
*Record concept summary in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 432 #6-13 & page 433 #16-18

Tuesday: TLW determine the mean and median of a given set of real-world data. (8.5.spi.7 and 8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 9, Lesson 4, pages 435-438
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary
*Record an example of each measurement
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 437-438 #10-13 & 20-23

Wednesday: TLW determine the mean and median of a given set of real-world data. (8.5.spi.7 and 8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 9, Lesson 5, pages 442-445
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*quiz from page 440 selected items
*Vocabulary
*Record a definition of each measure and an example
*Record method for calculating outliers
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 444 #11-18

Thursday: TLW connect data sets and their graphical representations. (8.5.spi.4)
Chapter 9, Lesson 6, pages 446-449
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Create a box-and-whisker plot for notes, one for interpreting, one for comparison
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 448-449 #8-13 (any two), 15-17, 20-22

Friday: TLW recognize misleading presentations of data. (8.5.spi.8)
Chapter 9, Lesson 7, pages 450-453
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check assignment
*Review biased sample
*Communicate the misleading information
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 452-453 # 5-10

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link: 218515   think link

Monday: TLW simplify radical expressions.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1, pages 586-592
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes and key concepts
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 590 #16-36 even

Tuesday: TLW apply the given Pythagorean Theorem to a real life problem illustrated by a diagram. (spi.3.2.A)
Chapter 11, Lesson 4, pages 605-610
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record key concepts and examples in notes
*Pythagorean Triples
*Guided practice
*Assignment: page 608 #14-36 even

Wednesday: TLW apply the given Pythagorean Theorem to a real life problem illustrated by a diagram. (spi.3.2.A)
Chapter 11, Lesson 4, pages 605-610
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Students will complete handout pages 663-664

Thursday: TLW calculate the distance between two points given the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. (spi.3.3.A)
Chapter 11, Section 5, pages 611-615
*Warm up
*Check handout
*Write the distance formula in words and symbols in notes
*Review given examples and new examples from the overhead
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 613-615 #14-32 even & 45, 46

Friday: TLW calculate the distance between two points given the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. TLW apply the given Pythagorean Theorem to a real life problem illustrated by a diagram.
(spi.3.2.A, spi.3.3.A)
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Review the Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula
*Quiz Sections 1, 4, & 5

Lesson may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Practice Probe code and link: 645989    think link

Monday: TLW have a foreign language class and interpret geographic data.
*Spanish
*Students will use the Coach books to study different types of maps and analyze data from those maps.

Tuesday: TLW identify themes that American poets, novelists, and storytellers explored. (8.5.spi. 13)
Chapter 15, Section 4, pages 448-451
*Describe artistic work that is “American”
*Read section 4 orally discussing the main ideas
*Create a chart according to the instructions from page 450
*Complete corresponding workbook page
*Complete vocabulary builder
*Complete section 2-3 quiz

Wednesday: TLW evaluate the skills and concepts presented during the readings and discussions in the American culture. (8.5.spi.8,m 9, 8.2.spi. 9, 8.5.spi. 13)
Chapter 15
* Students will complete a multiple choice and essay test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the readings and discussions in the American culture
* Students will have a related activity to complete following the test

Thursday: TLW describe the purpose of the Missouri Compromise. (8.1.spi.5, 6, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 16, Section 1, pages 460-462
* Warm up activity
* Activity from the text page 462

Friday: TLW describe the impact of the Compromise of 1850. (8.1.spi.5, 6, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 16, Section 2, pages 463-466
* Warm up activity
*Return graded papers
* Read section 2 orally recognizing the cause and effects of the compromise
* Activity from the text page 466

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link 880550 think link

Monday: TLW analyze measurements.
Chapter 7, Lesson 9, pages 358-362
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Notebook check
*Discuss precision and significant digits
*Guided practice
*Practice page 361-363 #14-52

Tuesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of measuring area and volume.
Chapter 7
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of measuring area and volume

Wednesday: TLW calculate square roots of perfect squares. (8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 9, Section 1, pages 382-384
* Warm up
* Define/discuss perfect square, square root, principal square root, and radical sign
* Take notes on these terms and their uses
* Communicating math #1-3
* Guided practice
* Homework: page 384 #10-24

Thursday: TLW connect data sets and their graphical representations. (8.5.spi.4)
Chapter 9, Lesson 2, pages 426-429
*Warm up
*New & review vocabulary
*Review steps for drawing a circle
*Assignment: create a circle graph for the information on page 428-429Friday: TLW interpret appropriate graphical representations of data. (8.5.spi.2)

Friday: TLW  interpret appropriate graphical representations of data.  (8.5.spi.2)
Chapter 9, Lesson 3, pages 430-433
*Warm up
*Return graded paprs
*Review vocabulary
*Explain the relationship between data sets and their graphical representations
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  p. 432 #6-13

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

Practice Probe code and link: 218515 think link

Monday: TLW solve quadratic equations by finding the square root. TLW select the nonlinear graph that models the given real-world situation or vice versa. (spi.2.2.M) TLW solve quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula.
Chapter 10, Lessons 1-3
Chapter 10, Lesson 4, pages 546-552
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Quiz lessons 1-3
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record formula
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 550 & 552 #14-32 even, 55-56

Tuesday: TLW select the nonlinear graph that models the given real-world situation. (spi.2.2.M)
Chapter 10, Lesson 5, pages 554-560
*Warm up
*Notebook check
*Check assignment
*Define discuss vocabulary
*Record key concepts in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 558-560 #14-32 even & 46-47

Wednesday: TLW extend a geometric pattern. (spi.2.1.A)
Chapter 10, Lesson 7, pages 567-572
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Special attention to the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 571-572 #18-40 even & 64-65

Thursday: TLW review skills and concepts from the study of quadratic and exponential functions. (spi.2.2.M)
Chapter 10 all
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary page 574
*Additional practice from study guide and review
*Homework: study for chapter 10 test **bonus on line test**

Friday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of quadratic and exponential functions. (spi.2.2.M)
Chapter 10
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts presented during the study of quadratic and exponential functions

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Practice Probe code and link: 162970 think link

Monday: TLW continue with Spanish and discuss the culture and environment of the United States.
*Spanish
*Students will use the Coach books to read and discuss the adaptation to the environment in order to survive

Tuesday: TLW explain reform in the 1800s. (8.1.spi.5, 8.5.spi.6, 8.5.spi.8, 8.5.spi.9, 8.2.spi.9)
Chapter 15, Section 1, pages 434-437
* Warm up activity
* Read section 1 orally while completing a chart to organize information
* Answer critical thinking and writing questions

Wednesday: TLW explain how the antislavery movement began and grew. (8.5.spi.8, 9, 8.2.spi.9, 8.5.spi.13)
Chapter 15, Section 2, pages 439-442
* Warm up activity
* Read section 2 orally and complete an outline beginning on page 439
* Answer the section 2 assessment questions from page 442
* Activity found on page 442

Thursday: TLW discuss how women won new educational rights. (8.5.spi.8, 9, 8.2.spi.9, 8.5.spi.13)
Chapter 15, Section 3, pages 444-447
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 completing the flow chart started on page 445
* Complete reading and review workbook pages 77-79
* Quiz – section 1

Friday: TLW identify themes that American poets, novelists, and storytellers explored. (8.5.spi. 13)
Chapter 15, Section 4, pages 448-451
*Describe artistic work that is “American”
*Read section 4 orally discussing the main ideas
*Create a chart according to the instructions from page 450
*Complete corresponding workbook page
*Complete vocabulary builder
*Complete section 2-3 quiz

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link: 604108 think link

Monday: TLW apply formulas to find the circumference and area of circles. (8.4.spi.6)
Chapter 7, Lesson 2, pages 319-323
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Define/discuss vocabulary in text plus arc and chord
*Notes should be very specific on the parts of a circle and formulas
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 322-323 #9-18 and 27-30

Tuesday: TLW estimate or find the area of irregular and complex shapes. (8.4.spi.7) Chapter 7, Lesson 3, pages 326-329
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Discuss complex figures and irregular shapes
*Graph paper will be needed for examples
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 328-329 #6-11, 21-22, handout from teacher

Wednesday: TLW estimate or find the area of irregular and complex shapes. (8.4.spi.7) Chapter 7, Lesson 3, pages 326-329
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Discuss complex figures and irregular shapes
*Graph paper will be needed for examples
*Assignment: handout practice skills p. 388

Thursday: TLW classify types of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures using their defining properties. (8.3.spi.1) Chapter 7, Lesson 4. pages 331-334
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Define/discuss vocabulary from text
*Practice and Application in small groups

Friday: TLW classify types of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures using their defining properties. (8.3.spi.1) Chapter 7, Lesson 4. pages 331-334
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Continue with the practice and application
*Handout page 393

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link: 340565   think link

Monday: TLW factor perfect square trinomials.
Chapter 9, Lesson 6, pages 508-514
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record notes and examples for factoring trinomials
*Solve equations with perfect squares
*Guided practice
*Square root property
*Homework: page 512-513 #18-40 even & 44-52 even

Tuesday: TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 9, Study Guide and Review pages 515-519
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Vocabulary page 515 #1-10
*Practice test page 519 #4, 12, 18, 32, & 36

Wednesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of factoring.
Chapter 9
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of factoring

Thursday: TLW assess skills as a prerequisite for the study of quadratic and exponential functions. (spi.2.2M)
*Warm up
*Return/discuss/questions from test
*Complete page 523

Friday: TLW select the nonlinear graph that models the given real-world situation or vice versa. (spi.2.2M)
Chapter 10, Lesson 1, pages 524-530
*Warm up
*Return/discuss/questions from test
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Notes and examples
*Guided practice
*Homework: pages 528-530 #10-30 even & 52-53

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Practice Probe code and link: 245072   think link

Monday: TLW practice Spanish and review skills for TCAP.
*Spanish
*Students will use the Coach books to review the skills we have discussed so far

Tuesday: TLW discuss how new inventions changed manufacturing and farming in the North. (8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.5, 8.4.spi.5)
Chapter 14, Section 1, pages 408-411
* Warm up activity
* Read section 1 and summarize the main points
* Create an advertisement

Wednesday: TLW describe the new immigrants. (8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.5, 8.4.spi.5)
Chapter 14, Section 2, pages 413-417
* Warm up activity
* Read section orally focusing on the main ideas and key terms
* Activity from page 412
* Guided Reading and Review workbook pages 73-74

Thursday: TLW explain how the South became an agricultural economy. (8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.5, 8.4.spi.5)
Chapter 14, Section 3, pages 418-421
* Warm up activity
* Note the reading focus questions
* Read section 3 orally, discussing the main points and noting vocabulary
* Answer section 3 assessment questions

Friday: TLW apply an understanding of the impact of the cotton gin on life in the South. (8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.5, 8.4.spi.5)
* Students will work in small groups to make inferences about alternative ways that southern society could have developed if the cotton gin had never been invented. Students will research and list the positive and negative effects the cotton gin had on southern society. After the team synthesizes its findings, members will collaborate to write a scenario to explain their results.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link:    604108   think link

Monday:  President’s Day

Tuesday:  TLW graph linear equations.
Chapter 11, Lesson 8, pages 548-551
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes
*Bring colored pencils for shading
*Practice with teacher
*Assignment:  pages 550-551 #8-16, 27, & 28

Wednesday:  TLW  review skills and concepts presented during the study of linear functions.
Chapter 11
*Warm up
*Vocabulary page 552 #1-8
*Complete pages 553-555 as bonus for chapter test
*Homework:  study for chapter 11 test

Thursday:  TLW  evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of linear functions.
Chapter 11.
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of linear functions

Friday:  TLW apply formulas to find the area of traingles, parallelograms, and trapezoids.  (8.4.spi.4)
Chapter 7, Lesson 1, pages 314-318
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Mini lab
*Students will construct figures to calculate areas of polygons
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 317

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

Monday:  President’s Day

Practice Probe code and link:    748499  think link

Tuesday:  TLW factor trinomials.
Chapter 9, Lesson 3, pages 489-494
*Warm up
*Review quiz/questions
*Observe patterns
*Factor quadratic trinomials
*Examples in notes
*Assignment:  page 493 #18-36 even and 40-48 even

Wednesday:  TLW  factor trinomials.
Chapter 9, Lesson 4, pages 495-500
*Warm up
*Review factoring by grouping
*Check assignment
*Quiz practice 2

Thursday:  TLW factor binomials that are the difference of squares.
Chapter 9, Lesson 5, pages 501-506
*Warm up
*Factor difference of squares
*Solve equations by factoring
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 505-506 #16-42 even & 53-54

Friday:  TLW  factor perfect square trinomials.
Chapter 9, Lesson 6, pages 508-514
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Record notes and examples for factoring trinomials
*Solve equations with perfect squares
*Guided practice
*Square root property
*Homework:  page 512-513 #18-40 even & 44-52 even

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  We are celebrating President’s Day.

Practice Probe code and link:  245072  think link

Tuesday:  TLW explain why Americans took an interest in the New Mexico Territory.  (8.2.spi.4, 8.3.spi.4, 8.3.spi.6,8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 13, Section 3, pages 391-393
* Warm up activity – interpreting
* Map activity from text page 390
* Read section 3 orally while discussing main ideas and key terms
* Activity from text page 393 – drawing a political cartoon  *bring art supplies*

Wednesday:  TLW  discuss causes and results of the war with Mexico.  (8.2.spi.4, 8.3.spi.4, 8.3.spi.6, 8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 13, Section 4, pages 394-397
* Use a map to locate and identify present-day states gained through the Mexican War
* Read section 4 orally while discussing main ideas and key terms
* Critical thinking questions page 397 #7-8

Thursday:  TLW   discuss California’s diverse population.   (8.2.spi.4, 8.3.spi.4, 8.3.spi.6, 8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 13, Section 5, pages 398-403
* Warm up discussion activity
* Read section 5 orally discussing key points and vocabulary
* Guided Reading and Review workbook page 72
* Check study guide for chapter 13

Friday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of the movement west.
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice essay test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented  during the study of the movement west.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/02/14/week-26-feb-18-22/feed/ 0 Week 24: Feb 4-8 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/31/week-24-feb-4-8/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/31/week-24-feb-4-8/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:47:57 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/31/week-24-feb-4-8/ 3

Practice Probe code and link: 366329 Think Link

Monday: TLW asses prerequisite skills for the study of linear functions.
Chapter 11, Getting Started Lesson, page 511
*Warm up
*Vocabulary review, prerequisite skills

Tuesday: TLW generalize a variety of patterns with symbolic rules. (8.2.spi.1) Chapter 11, Section 1, pages 512-515
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Give examples of each vocabulary term in notes
*Guided practice
*Practice and Applications
*Homework: page 515 #34-44

Wednesday: TLW generalize a variety of patterns with symbolic rules. (8.2.spi.1) Chapter 11, Section 2, pages 517-520
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Give examples of each vocabulary term in notes
*Practice drawing and completing function tables
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 519-520 #9-26

Thursday: TLW connect the appropriate graph to a linear equation. (8.2.spi.11) Chapter 11, Section 3, pages 522-525
*Warm up
*Quiz
*Define/discuss new and familiar vocabulary
*Record examples in notes

Friday: TLW connect the appropriate graph to a linear equation. (8.2.spi.11) Chapter 11, Section 3, pages 522-525
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Graph linear functions
*Class work: pages 524-525

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
2

Practice Probe code and link: 781218 Think Link

Monday: TLW multiply two polynomials with each factor having no more than two terms. (spi.1.2.D)
Chapter 8, Lesson 6, pages 444-449
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Review Distributive Property
*Solve examples with teacher
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 446-448 #16-48 even, 64-65

Tuesday: TLW multiply polynomials. (spi.1.2.D)
Chapter 8, Preview for Lesson 7, pages 450-451
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Practice Quiz 2 page 449 #1-10
*Use algebra tiles to explore multiplication of polynomials

Wednesday: TLW select the area representation for a given product of two one-variable binomials with positive constants and coefficients.
Chapter 8, Lesson 7, pages 452-457
*Warm up
*Review the Distributive Property and application to the FOIL method for multiplying
*Record key concepts in notes
*Practice with teacher and in small groups
*Homework: page 455 #22-41 all

Thursday: TLW select the area representation for a given product of two one-variable binomials with positive constants and coefficients.
Chapter 8, Lesson 7, pages 452-457
*Warm up
*Review the Distributive Property and application to the FOIL method for multiplying
*Quiz sections 5-7

Friday: TLW multiply two polynomials with each factor having no more than two terms. (spi.1.2.D)
Chapter 8, Lesson 8, pages 458-463
*Warm up
*Return/discuss quiz
*Define difference of squares
*Define square of a difference and product of a sum and a difference
*Record note and examples
*Guided practice
*Homework: pages 462-463 #14-38 even and #49-50

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Practice Probe code and link:  496494    think link 

Monday: TLW take a Spanish class and interpret charts and graphs.
*Spanish
*from the Coach books students will read and discusslesson 8 on interpreting charts and graphs

Tuesday: TLW explain why a dispute developed over the election of 1824. 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 12, Section 1, pages 360-364
*Warm up activity
*Read section 1 orally discussing the main ideas and key points
*Discuss Adams’ presidency
*Complete Guided Reading and Review page 68

Wednesday: TLW explain the spoils system. (8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 12 , Section 2, pages 365-369
*Warm up activity
*Class will read a poem about Jackson and compare it to contemporary political leaders
*Read section 2 orally highlighting main ideas
*Complete Guided Reading and Review workbook p. 69

Thursday: TLW explain how the tariff crisis led to the Nullification Act.
(8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 12, Section 3, pages 370-374
*Warm up activity
*Read section 3 orally discussing the main ideas and key points
*Complete guided reading and review workbook page 67

Friday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts based on the reading and discussions during the study of chapter 12. (8.2.spi.4, 8.3.spi.4, 8.3.spi.6,8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 12
* Warm up discussion/ brief review
* Students will complete a multiple choice essay test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented in class and through the readings

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/31/week-24-feb-4-8/feed/ 0 Week 23: Jan 28-Feb 1 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/24/week-23-jan-28-feb-1/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/24/week-23-jan-28-feb-1/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:24:28 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/24/week-23-jan-28-feb-1/ 3

Practice Probe code and link    641641   think link

Monday:  TLW  identify relationships among angles and solve problems using angle relationships.  (8.3.spi.3 and 8.3.spi.9)
Chapter 6, Lesson 1, pages 256-260
*Warm up
*Discuss/question test
*Mini lab
*Draw and define vocabulary
*Class work:  guided practice
*Homework: page 260 #40-49

Tuesday:  TLW  determine the measure of an angle of a triangle given the measures of the other two angles.  (8.3.spi.5)
Chapter 6, Lesson 2, pages 262-266
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/Draw vocabulary
*Guided practice

Wednessday: TLW   determine the measure of an angle of a triangle given the measures of the other two angles.  (8.3.spi.5)
Chapter 6, Lesson 2, pages 262-266
*Warm up
*Review angles
*Practice and applications page 264 #10-23
*Class work: page 265 #34-44

Thursday:  TLW  classify types of two- and three-dimensional figures using their defining properties.  (8.3.spi.1)
Chapter 6, Lesson 4, pages 272-275
*Warm up
*Define/discuss/draw vocabulary
*Find a missing angle measure
*Classify quadrilaterals
*Guided practice
*Practice and Applications

Friday: TLW  classify types of two-and three-dimensional geometric figures using their defining properties.  (8.3.spi.1)
Chapter 6, Lesson 4, pages 272-277
*Warm up
* Return graded papers
*Define and draw vocabulary
*Record quadrilaterals and their properties in notes
*Guided practice
*Selected word problems from pages 276-277
*Class work:  page 274-275 #13-34

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Practice Probe code and link    821274    think link

Monday: TLW  express numbers in scientific and standard notation.
Chapter 8, Lesson 3, pages 425-430
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Review scientific notation
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 428-429 #22-40 even, 62-63

Tuesday:  TLW  simplify expressions involving the quotient of monomials and those containing negative exponents.  TLW  express numbers in scientific and standard notation.
Chapter 8, Lessons 1-3
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Quiz 1-3

Wednesday:  TLW  find the degree of a polynomial and arrange the terms in ascending or descending order.
Chapter 8, Lesson 4, pages 432-436
*Warm up
*Question quiz
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Identify polynomials
*Find degrees
*Order polynomials
*Assignment:  pages 434-435 #16-50 even

Thursday:  TLW  add and subtract algebraic expressions.  (spi.1.2.C)
Chapter 8, Lesson 5, pages 439-433
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Examine methods for solving expressions
*Record examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 441 & 443 #16-31, 45,& 46

Friday:  TLW  multiply two polynomials with each factor having no more than two terms.  (spi.1.2.D)
Chapter 8, Lesson 6, pages 444-449
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Review Distributive Property
*Solve examples with teacher
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 446-448 #16-48 even, 64-65

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.


Practice Probe code and link    98402    think link

Monday:  TLW participate in a Spanish lesson and discuss the big picture of the nation’s economy.
* Spanish
* Coach books lesson 7 on macronomics

Tuesday:  TLW create biographies of products.  (8.2.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 11, Section 4. pages 348-351
* Small groups will choose an invention from the period to research and create a biography for the product.  The group may illustrate their findings, write creatively, or complete a report
* Information will be presented in class
* Building vocabulary
* Check study guide

Wednesday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented in readings and discussions about the growing nation.  (8.2.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 11 all
* Students will complete a multiple choice and short essay test to demonstrate understanding of the concepts and skills presented in chapter 11.

Thursday:  TLW  explain why a dispute developed over the election of 1824.  8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 12, Section 1, pages 360-364
*Warm up activity
*Read section 1 orally discussing the main ideas and key points
*Discuss Adams’ presidency
*Complete Guided Reading and Review page 68

Friday:  TLW explain the spoils system.  (8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 12 , Section 2, pages 365-369
*Warm up activity
* Return graded papers
*Class will read a poem about Jackson and compare it to contemporary political leaders
*Read section 2 orally highlighting main ideas
*Complete Guided Reading and Review workbook p. 69

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/24/week-23-jan-28-feb-1/feed/ 0 Week 22: Jan 21-25 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/17/week-22-jan-21-25/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/17/week-22-jan-21-25/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:55:44 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/17/week-22-jan-21-25/ 3

Practice Probe code and link:  8675441    thinklink

Monday:  School will be closed to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tuesday: TLW   solve one-step linear inequalities.  (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Lesson 6, pages 496-499
*Warm up
*Record key concepts in notes
*Solve examples with teacher in notes
*Guided practice
*Homework:  page 498 #12-30 even

Wednesday:  TLW  solve one-step linear inequalities.  (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Lesson 7, pages 500-504
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Key concepts recorded in notes
*Assignment: page 503 #12-30 even

Thursday:  TLW  apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 10 all
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Vocabulary page 505 #1-6 and selected problems

Friday:  TLW  evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of equations and inequalities.  (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 10 all
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts of equations and inequalities

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link:  467062    thinklink

Monday:  School will not be in session due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Tuesday:  TLW  multiply two polynomials with each factor having no more than two terms. (spi.1.2.D)
Chapter 8, Lesson 1, pages 410-415
*Warm up
*Define/discuss monomial and constants
*Record examples of multiplication in notes
*Guided practice as a class
*Homework:  pages 413-414 #15-48

Wednesday: TLW  simplify expressions involving the quotient of monomials and those containing negative exponents.
Chapter 8, Lesson 2, pages 417-423
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Examine quotients of powers, powers of a quotient, and the zero exponent
*Record key concepts in notes
*Guided practice
*Homework:  page 421 #14-37

Thursday: TLW  express numbers in scientific and standard notation.
Chapter 8, Lesson 3, pages 425-430
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Review scientific notation
*Guided practice
*Assignment:  pages 428-429 #22-40 even, 62-63

Friday:  TLW  simplify expressions involving the quotient of monomials and those containing negative exponents.  TLW  express numbers in scientific and standard notation.
Chapter 8, Lessons 1-3
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Quiz 1-3

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Practice Probe code and link:  499884    thinklink

Monday:  School will be closed to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Tuesday:  TLW explain the effects the Industrial Revolution on the United States.  (8.2.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 11, Section 1, pages 330-335
* Warm up activity
* Vocabulary activity
* Read section 1 orally, highlighting main ideas
* Small group activity from page 335 #8 (drwaing conclusions)

Wednesday:  TLW describe how settlers traveled west.  (8.2.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 11, Section 2, pages 337-341
* List methods of transportation
* Discuss the effect an improved transportation system would have on the factory system
* Read section 2 orally, while discussing and recording main ideas
* Writing activity page 341
* Chapter 11 Study Guide

Thursday:  TLW discuss the role of sectionalism.  (8.2.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 11, Section 3, pages 342-346
* Outline map of the U.S.
* Is the United States a unified country?  Why or why not?
* Small group activity followed by class discussion
* Read excerpts aloud
* Writing activity individual

Friday:  TLW explain how Latin American nations won independence.  (8.2.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 11, Section 4, pages 348-351
* Warm up activity – list as many Latin American countries as you can
* Return graded papers
* Consult map
* Read section 1 orally
* Note main ideas and vocabulary activity
* Discuss section assessment
* Guided Reading Workbook page 64

Lessons may be changed to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2008/01/17/week-22-jan-21-25/feed/ 0 Week 21: Jan 14-18 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/19/week-21-jan-14-18/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/19/week-21-jan-14-18/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:31:19 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/19/week-21-jan-14-18/ 3

Practice link and code for the week:    855289      thinklearning.com

Monday: TLW solve equations with variables on each side.
Chapter 10, Lesson 4, pages 482-487
*Warm up
*Students will use algebra tiles to model equations
*Record examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work
*Homework: page 486 #18-27

Tuesday: TLW solve equations with variables on each side.
Chapter 10, Lesson 4, pages 482-487
*Warm up
*Students will use algebra tiles to model equations
*Record examples in notes
*Questions/check for understanding
*Class work: handout skills p. 579

Wednesday: TLW evaluate skills solving equations.
Chapter 10, Lesson Mid-Chapter Practice Test
*Warm up
*Review solving equations
*Complete mid-chapter test

Thursday: TLW solve one-step linear inequalities. (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Lesson 5, pages 492-495
*Warm up
*Review inequality symbols
*Graph inequalities
*Guided practice
*Class work as a small group from practice and apply

Friday: TLW solve one-step linear inequalities. (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Lesson 5, pages 492-495
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Review inequality symbols
*Graph inequalities
*Quiz from page 495
*Class work: extra practice page 641 lsn 10/5

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link for the week:  037912     thinklinklearning.com 

Monday: TLW solve systems of equations by using elimination with multiplication and division.
Chapter 7, Lesson 4, pages 387-392
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Record notes and sample exercises for reference
*Guided practice
*Homework: pages 391-392 #14-32 even, 45 & 46

Tuesday: TLW solve systems of equations by using elimination with multiplication.
Chapter 7, Lesson 4, pages 387-392
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Practice Quiz 2 p. 392 #48-52 and 105

Wednesday: TLW solve systems of inequalities by graphing and solve real-world problems involving systems of inequalities.
Chapter 7, Lesson 5, pages 394-398
*Warm up
*Return/discuss quiz
*Define and record examples for systems of inequalities
*Class work: page 397 #12-21

Thursday: TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 7 all
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Vocabulary and Review pages 403-404

Friday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of linear equations and inequalities.
Chapter 7
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts presented during the study of linear equations and inequalities.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW discuss microeconomics. (8.2.spi.3)
Coach books
*Spanish
*Students will read pages 60-63 in the Coach books to answer questions about what should be produced in an economy, how much to produce, who produces it, and who consumes it

Tuesday: TLW describe the progression of the War of 1812. (8.3.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.5.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Section 5, pages 320-325
* “What might the United States gain from a war with Britain in 1812?”
* Read section 5 orally, taking notes
* Writing activity from the text page 325

Wednesday: TLW review skills and concepts presented in chapter 10. (8.3.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.5.spi.10)
Chapter 10 all
* Vocabulary builder
* Review and Assessment
* Critical Thinking and Writing
* Homework: study for chapter 10 test

Thursday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the reading and discussions.
Chapter 10 all
* Students will complete a multiple choice and short essay test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented in class

Friday: TLW describe daily life in early factories. (8.3.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.5.spi.10)
Chapter 11, Section 1, pages 330-335
*Return graded papers
* Do we have anything made entirely by hand today:
* Describe the process of manufacturing.
* Read section 1 orally, taking notes and discussing main ideas
* Guided Reading and Review Workbook page 61

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW assess prerequisite skills for the study of equations and inequalities.
Chapter 10, Getting Started page 467
*Warm up
*Vocabulary review
*Skills
*Create a foldable for taking notes

Tuesday:  TLW use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expression.
Chapter 10, Lesson 1, pages 469-473
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes and examples
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 472

Wednesday:  TLW  solve two-step equations.
Chapter 10, Lesson 2, pages 474-477
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Discuss two-step equations recording examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 477

Thursday:  TLW review skills and concepts presented during the first semester of mathematics.
Chapters 1-6
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Activities

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

Monday: TLW  solve multistep linear inequalities in real-world situations.  (spi.2.3.A)
Chapter 6, Lesson 5, pages 345-351
*Warm up
*Return exam/discuss & question
*Review absolute value
*Solve examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 349-350 #14-19, 20-34 even
*Homework: page 351 #60-78 even

Tuesday: TLW  select the appropriate graphical representation of a given linear inequality.  (spi.2.2.1)
Chapter 6, Lesson 6, pages 352-357
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Handouts from teacher (study guide 373)
*Homework:  Handout skills practice 376

Wednesday:  TLW  select the appropriate graphical representation of a given linear inequality.  (spi.2.2.1)
Chapter 6, Lesson 6, pages 352-357, 359
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Mixed review page 357 and vocabulary page 359

Thursday:  TLW  evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of inequalities.
Chapter 6 all
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts of inequalities

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW the economical potential of the early American continent. (8.2.spi.4, 8.2.spi.7, 8.2.spi.10)
Coach books
*Spanish
*Students will read pages 52-55 and discuss the economical potential
*Explain capitalism and free market economy

Tuesday: TLW describe Jefferson’s presidency.  (8.3.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.5.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Section 1, pages 302-305
*Warm up
* Freewrite thoughts and images associated with democratic government
* Describe a situation in the school setting in which democracy is practiced
* Read section 1 orally, identifying main ideas and key terms
* Answer Critical Thinking questions from page 305
* Chapter 10 Study guide

Wednesday:  TLW create a concept web. (8.3.spi.2, 8.1.spi.3, 8.5.spi.10)
Chapter 10, Section 1, pages 302-305
* Review section 1
* Cooperative learning group activity
* Present final product from group

Thursday the class will not meet due to Think Link testing in Language Arts.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/12/week-19-dec-17-21/feed/ 0 Week 18: Dec 10-14 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/06/week-18-dec-10-14/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/06/week-18-dec-10-14/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:15:24 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/06/week-18-dec-10-14/ 3

Practice Probe link and code for the week:  227535    thinklinklearning.com

Monday: TLW  calculate the percent of increase or decrease.
Chapter 5, Lesson 7, pages 236-240
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Review percents
*Apply formula
*Guided practice
*Class work:  practice and apply

Tuesday: TLW  calculate the percent of increase or decrease.
Chapter 5, Lesson 7, pages 236-240
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Practice skills handout p. 276
*Homework:  page 240 #35-41

Wednesday: TLW  apply given formulas to solve real-world problems.
(8.2.spi.7)
Chapter 5, Lesson 8, pages 241-244
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record formula/discuss for simple interest
*Guided practice
*Class work:  practice and apply
*Homework:  page 244 #28-32

Thursday:  TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 5 all
*Warm up
*Notebook check
*Complete vocabulary page 246 #1-10
*Use the Study Guide and Review to prepare for chapter 5 test
*Homework:  study for chapter 5 test

Friday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of percents in chapter 5.
Chapter 5 all
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of percents

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Practice Probe link and code for the week:  650820    thinklinklearning.com

Monday:  TLW  solve multistep linear inequalities in real-world situations.  (spi.2.3.A)
Chapter 6, Lesson 4, pages 339-344
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes and examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  practice and apply
*Homework:  page 342 #28-36 even, 42 & 44

Tuesday:  TLW  solve multistep linear inequalities in real-world situations.  (spi.2.3.A)
Chapter 6, Lesson 4, pages 339-344
*Warm up
*Practice Quiz 2 & #59, 60, 63, & 64

Wednesday: TLW  solve multistep linear inequalities in real-world situations.  (spi.2.3.A)
Chapter 6, Lesson 5, pages 345-351
*Warm up
*Return quiz/discuss & question
*Review absolute value
*Solve examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 349-350 #14-19, 20-34 even
*Homework: page 351 #60-78 even

Thursday:  TLW review skills and concepts learned during the first semester.
Chapters 1-6
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Notebook check
*Students will complete a practice review for the semester exam

Friday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts learned during the first semester of study.
Chapters 1-6
*Warm up
*Students will complete the first semester exam

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW discuss the impact of early American science and technology on the culture. (8.1.spi.3, 8.1.spi.6)
*Spanish
*Students will practice from the Coach books the transforming technologies and the effect on the culture.

Tuesday:  TLW list the causes and results of the Whiskey Rebellion.  (8.4.spi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 9, Section 1, pages 278-283
* Warm up activity
* Read section 1 orally discussing the main idea and key terms
* Complete workbook page 52
* Chapter 9 Study Guide

Wednesday:  TLW explain why Washington wanted the nation to remain neutral in foreign affairs.  (8.5.spi. 2, 8.6.spi. 4, 5)
Chapter 9, Section 2, pages 284-286
* Warm up activity
* Read section 2 orally discussing main ideas and key terms
* Writing activity from the text page 286
* Present written activity
* Workbook page 52

Thursday :  TLW contrast views of Hamilton and Jefferson.  (8.5.spi. 2, 8.6.spi. 4, 5)
Chapter 9, Section 3, pages 287-290
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 orally while discussing main ideas and key terms
* Writing newspaper headlines activity
* Workbook page 54

Friday:  TLW review skills and concepts from discussions of launching the new government.  (8.5.spi. 2, 8.6.spi. 4, 5)
Chapter 9 all
* Building vocabulary
*Return graded papers
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the ideas of the new government and the vocabulary and skills presented in the discussions and readings

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/12/06/week-18-dec-10-14/feed/ 0 Week 17: Dec 3-7 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/29/week-17-dec-3-7/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/29/week-17-dec-3-7/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:23:59 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/29/week-17-dec-3-7/ 3

Practice Probe code and link for the week are: 628689 thinklinklearning.com

Monday: TLW use estimation strategies to select a reasonable solution to a real-world problem involving computing with rational numbers. (8.1.spi.8)
Chapter 5, Lesson 5a, pages 226-227
*Warm up
*Review the 4 steps for problem
*Write objectives for small groups
*Complete and check applying the strategy exercise from page 227

Tuesday: TLW review skills and concept through the P.A.S.S. computer program.
no text
*Warm up
*Students will complete the second of three practices in the Think Link series to raise awareness of strengths in math skills

Wednesday: TLW estimate by using equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents.
Chapter 5, Lesson 5, pages 228-231
*Warm up
*Define/discuss compatible numbers
*Review estimation
*Practice with examples from teacher
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 230-231 #11-43

Thursday: TLW compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbols. (8.1.spi.2)
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Extra practice page 627 Lesson 5-2 #1-28

Friday: TLW solve problems using the percent equation.
Chapter 5, Lesson 6, pages 232-235
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Record percent equation and concept summary in notes
*Examples with model
*Guided practice
*Class work: practice and apply

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code and link for the week 913029 thinklinklearning.com

Monday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of linear equations.
Chapter 5
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of linear equations.

Tuesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts through the P.A.S.S. computer program.
no text
*Warm up
*Students will use the Think Link section of the P.A.S.S. program to asses skills and concepts
*Homework: page 317 #1-20

Wednesday: TLW identify the graphical representation of the solution to a one variable inequality on a number line. (spi.2.2.N)
Chapter 6, Lesson 1, pages 318-323
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define and practice writing in set-builder notation
*Record note
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 321-322 #14-28 even & 40-44 even

Thursday: TLW solve linear inequalities by using multiplication and division.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2, pages 325-331
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Analyze the Multiplication Property of Inequalities and the Division Property of Inequalities
*Record key concept in notes
*Solve examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Assignment: pages 329-330 #13-17 and 20-36 even
Friday: TLW solve multistep linear inequalities in real-world situations (spi.2.3.A)
Chapter 6, Lesson 3. pages 332-337
*Warm up
*Check assignment
*Review the distributive property
*Solve sample inequalities in notes
*Guided practice
*Homework: page 335 #16-34 even

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW discuss the impact of early American science and technology on the culture.
*Spanish
*Students will practice from the Coach books the transforming technologies and the effect on the culture.

Tuesday: TLW discuss the services that state governments provide. (8.4.spi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 8, Section 4, pages 262-264
* Warm up activity
* Read section 4 orally discussing main ideas and key terms
* Complete Guided Reading and Review workbook page 50

Wednesday: TLW describe the responsibilities of citizenship. (8.4.spi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 8, Section 5, pages 265-269
* Create a word web with the patriotic
* Read section 5 orally highlighting main ideas and key terms
* Writing activity from page 268
* Guided Reading and Review page 51

Thursday: TLW review vocabulary and concepts from class discussions. (8.4.spi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 8 all
* Review key facts from chapter 8
* Create a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary from chapter 8
* Review chapter 8 study guide
* Homework: study for chapter 8 test

Friday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts learned in the discussions on government and citizenship. (8.4.spi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 8
*Return graded papers
* Students will complete a multiple choice and essay test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts discussed curing class discussions and work on government and citizenship
* Complete unit test preparation from pages 272-273 in the text

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/29/week-17-dec-3-7/feed/ 0 Week 16: Nov 26-30 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/19/week-16-nov-26-30/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/19/week-16-nov-26-30/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:05:01 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/19/week-16-nov-26-30/ 3

Practice Probe code and link  058664    thinklinklearning.com

Monday:  TLW  write ratios as percents and percents as ratios.
Chapter 5, Lesson 1, pages 206-209
*Warm up
*Define percent
*Explain the difference in percent and number
*Review uses of percents
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 208-209  #13-52

Tuesday:  TLW  compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbol.  (8.1.spi.2)
Chapter 5, Lesson 2, pages 210-214
*Warm up
*Record the key concept in notes and examples
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 213-214 all

Wednesday: TLW  solve problems using the percent proportion.
Chapter 5, Lesson 3. pages 216-219
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Include the key concept and examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Homework:  pages 218-219 #10-38 even

Thursday: TLW  use estimation strategies to select a reasonable solution to a real-world problem involving computing with rational numbers.  (8.1.spi.8)
Chapter 5, Lesson 4, pages 220-223
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Review strategies for computing mentally
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 222 #11-37

Friday: TLW  compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbol and solve problems using the percent proportion.   (8.1.spi.2)
Chapter 5, page 224
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check class work
*Complete mid-chapter practice test page 224

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Practice Probe link and code    375374  thinklinklearning.com

Monday: TLW  select the graph that represents a given linear function expressed in slope-intercept form.  (spi.2.2.C)
Chapter 5, Lesson 4, pages 280-285
*Warm up
*Continue lesson from Tuesday
*Practice and Apply all
*Class work:  Extra Practice page 832, Lesson 5-4 #1-20

Tuesday:  TLW  write equations in point-slope form.
Chapter 5, Lesson 5, pages 286-291
*Warm up
*Define/illustrate examples in notes
*Concept summary chart in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 189-190 #16-34 even and 42, 46, 48

Wednesday:  TLW   write the equation of a point that passes through a given point, parallel or perpendicular to a given point.
Chapter 5, Lesson 6, pages 292-297
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss parallel lines and perpendicular lines
*Record key concept and examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Practice and Apply
*Class work:  page 296 #14-40 even

Thursday:  TLW   write the equation of a point that passes through a given point, parallel or perpendicular to a given point.
Chapter 5, Lesson 6, pages 292-297
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Complete Practice Quiz 2

Friday: TLW  interpret points on a scatter plot and write equations for lines of best fit.
Chapter 5, Lesson 7, pages 298-305
*Warm up
*Return/discuss quiz 2
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Review positive/negative
*Observe and interpret data
*Create data and a scatter plot with a line of best fit
*Practice and Apply #10-13
*Homework:  page 305 #45-55

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW discuss the development of religious diversity.  (8.1.spi.1, 8.1.spi.4, 8.1.spi.5)
no text
*Spanish
*Students will practice from the Coach books comparing beliefs among early groups showing similarities and differences

Tuesday:  TLW list the qualifications for and powers of the President.  (8.4.spi. 1,3, 4, 5, 8)
The Constitution pages 222-245
* Read and discuss Article II
* You are the judge ( pgs. 36-37)
* Article III
* Create a graphic organizer to display the separation of powers  ** bring art supplies **

Wednesday:  TLW list the qualifications for and powers of the President.  (8.4.spi. 1, 3, 4, 5, 8)
The Constitution, pages 222-245
* Read and discuss Article II
* You are the judge (pgs. 36-37)
* Article III
* Create a graphic organizer to display the separation of powers ** bring art supplies **

Thursday:  TLW watch how the compromises were made in writing the Constitution.  (8.4.spi. 1, 3, 4, 5, 8)
The Constitution
* Review previous readings
* View video

Friday:  TLW describe how to amend the Constitution.  (8.4.spi. 1, 3, 4, 5, 8)
The Constitution, pages 222-245
*Return graded papers
*Read and discuss Article IV
*Draw a flow chart to illustrate the steps for changing the Constitution
Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/19/week-16-nov-26-30/feed/ 0 Week 15: Nov 19-23 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/15/week-15-nov-19-23/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/15/week-15-nov-19-23/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:19:03 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/15/week-15-nov-19-23/ 3

Practice Probe code and link  058664    thinklinklearning.com

Monday:  TLW  evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of proportions.    (8.1.spi.3)
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of proportions.

Tuesday:  TLW  asses skills necessary for the study of percents.
Chapter 5, Getting Started, page 205
*Warm up
*Vocabulary review
*Prerequisite skills
*Create a foldable to assist in note taking

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Practice Probe link and code    375374  thinklinklearning.com

Monday:  TLW  select the graph that represents a given linear function expressed in slope-intercept form.  (spi.2.2.C)
Chapter 5, Lesson 3, pages 272-277
*Warm up
*Check class work from page 268
*Define/discuss slope-intercept form
*Record notes on graph paper
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 275-276 #14-32 even and 40-44 even

Tuesday: TLW  select the graph that represents a given linear function expressed in slope-intercept form.  (spi.2.2.C)
Chapter 5, Lesson 4, pages 280-285
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Define/discuss linear extrapolation
*Record steps in notes
*Guided practice

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW discuss cultures shared by a group of people.  (8.1.spi.2, spi.7)
no text
*Spanish
*Students will us the Coach book to read and discuss major cultures in early America, including perspectives and influences

Tuesday:  TLW examine how a bill becomes a law.  (8.4.spi. 1,3, 4, 5, 8)
The Constitution pages 222-245
* Recite the Preamble
* Define Constitutional terms
* Read sections 7-8
* Read and discuss section 9-10

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code 168520 thinklinklearning.com

Monday: TLW celebrate Veteran’s Day! :)

Tuesday: TLW recognize similar geometric figures and apply relationships among angles and side lengths of similar geometric figures. (8.3.spi.4, 8.3.spi.6)
Chapter 4, Lesson 5, pages 178-182
*Warm up
*9th grade placement test
*Guided practice as a class
*Practice and Application
*Extra practice page 625 as independent work in small groups for help as needed

Wednesday: TLW use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations (i.e. scale drawings, probability) (8.1.spi.3)
Chapter 4, Lesson 6, pages 184-187
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Guided practice
*Practice and apply

Thursday: TLW use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations (i.e. scale drawings, probability) (8.1.spi.3)
Chapter 4, Lesson 7, pages 188-191
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Guided practice
*Practice and apply
*Class work: page 191 #19-33

Friday: TLW use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations (i.e. scale drawings, probability)
Chapter 4, Lesson 8, pages 194-197
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check class work
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Graph a dilation as a class
*Class work: practice and apply and vocabulary page 198
*Homework: study for chapter 4 test

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code 145502 thinklinklearning.com
Monday: TLW celebrate Veteran’s Day! :)

Tuesday: TLW evaluate prerequisite skills and concepts by taking an assessment.
Chapter 5, page 255
*Warm up
*Return/discuss test
*Create foldable to assist with note taking
*Complete page 255

Wednesday: TLW apply the concept of slope to represent rate of change in a real-world situation. (spi.1.3.A)
Chapter 5, Lesson 1, pages 256-262
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes, formula, and examples
*Guided practice
*Practice and apply
*Class work: page 260-261

Thursday: TLW apply the concept of slope to represent rate of change in a real-world situation. (spi.1.3.A)
Chapter 5, Lesson 1, pages 256-262
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Review formula for slope and rate of change
*Skills practice page 283 (handout)

Friday: TLW determine the slope from the graph of a linear equation (no labeled points). (spi.2.2.J)
Chapter 5, Lesson 2, pages 264-270
*Warm up
*Discuss skills practice page
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes and examples
*Guided practice

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW celebrate Veteran’s Day! :)

Tuesday: TLW participate in a pretest from the TCAP Coach Book.
no text
*this pretest will give our class an indication of where we need to focus our attention in American history

Wednesday: TLW explain ratification. (8.4.spi. 1,3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 7, Section 4
* Discuss concerns about the Constitution
* Read section 4 orally, discussing the main ideas and key terms
* Guided Reading and Review workbook page 46
*Complete and check study guide

Thursday: TLW evaluate concepts and facts presented during “Creating a Republic.” (8.4.spi. 1,3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 7 all
* Students will complete a multiple choice and essay question test to demonstrate understanding of the facts and concepts discussed during chapter 7
* Review the need for a Constitution

Friday: TLW examine the Preamble and Article I of the Constitution. (8.4.spi. 1,3, 4, 5, 8)
The Constitution pages 222-245
* Read the Preamble – discuss meaning
* You are the judge ( pages 20-21)
* Article I Section 1-6
* Chapter 8 Study Guide

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/08/week-14-nov-12-16/feed/ 0 Week 13: Nov 5-9 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/01/week-13-nov-5-9/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/01/week-13-nov-5-9/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:42:33 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/01/week-13-nov-5-9/ 3

Practice Probe link and code  <thinklinklearning.com>     988563

Monday:  TLW calculate the slope of a line.
Chapter 4 Lesson 3, pages 166-169
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Notes are very important today
*Illustrate slope on a coordinate plane
*Guided practice
*Practice and Apply
*Homework:  pages 168-169 #6-24

Tuesday: TLW calculate the slope of a line.
Chapter 4 Lesson 3, pages 166-169
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Practice skills handout

Wednesday: TLW  use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations (i.e. scale drawings, probability)
Chapter 4, Lesson 4, pages 170-173
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Solve examples in notebook with notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 172-173 #11-44

Thursday: TLW  use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations (i.e. scale drawings, probability)
Chapter 4, Lesson 4, pages 170-173
*Warm up
*Review solving proportions
*Class work:  page 625 Extra Practice Lesson 4-4

Friday:  TLW  use ratios and proportions to represent real-world situations (i.e. scale drawings, probability)
Chapter 4, Lesson 4, pages 170-173
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check class work
*Complete Mid-Chapter Practice Test page 174

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.
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Practice Probe link and code  352161    thinklinklearning.com

Monday: TLW  select the linear graphs that models the given real-world situation described in a narrative (no data set given)  (spi.2.2.G)
Chapter 4, Lesson 6, pages 226-231
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Practice and Apply
*Homework:  pages 229-230 #24-44 even

Tuesday: TLW  select the linear graphs that models the given real-world situation described in a narrative (no data set given)  (spi.2.2.G)
Chapter 4, Lesson 6, pages 226-231
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Students will complete page 231 #54-58 and Practice Quiz 2

Wednesday: TLW extend a numerical pattern. (spi.2.1.B)
Chapter 4, Lesson 7, pages 233-238
*Warm up
*Return/discuss quiz
*Concentrate on the chart from page 234
*Guided practice
*Practice and Apply
*Homework:  page 237 #28-38 even and 47-49

Thursday:  TLW select the algebraic notation which generalizes the pattern represented by data in a given table.  (spi.2.2.A)
Chapter 4, Lesson 8, pages 240-245
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Review inductive and deductive reasoning
*Write an equation with a constant
*Practice and Apply
*Class work:  page 244 #12 28

Friday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during graphing relations and functions.
Chapter 4
*Warm up
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts of graphing relations and functions

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW research states for historical information.  (8.5.spi.3, 8, 12)
Chapter 7, Section 1, pages 200-205
* In small groups students will reseatch states for specific information
* Groups will decide how to record and present information to class
* Bring art supplies

Tuesday:  TLW explain the main difference between the two plans for a new Constitution.  (8.4.spi.1,2 ,3, 8)
Chapter 7, Section 2, pages 206-210
* Warm up activity
* Read section 2 orally as a class while discussing Washington’s decline, Shay’s Rebellion and the Articles of Confederation
* Organize a debate between small groups over representation at the Constitutional Convention

Wednesday:  TLW describe compromises.  (8.4.spi.1,2 ,3, 8)
Chapter 7, Section 2, pages 206-210
* Review yesterday’s main points in the debate
* Draw a political cartoon ** bring colored pencils **
* Complete Guided Reading and Review workbook pages 43-44

Thursday:  TLW identify traditions of freedom.  (8.4.spi.1,2 ,3, 8)
Chapter 7, Section 3, pages 211-214
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 orally
* Define/discuss key terms
* Complete Guided Reading and Review workbook page 45

Friday:  TLW explain ratification.  (8.4.spi. 1,3, 4, 5, 8)
Chapter 7, Section 4
*Return graded papers
* Discuss concerns about the Constitution
* Read section 4 orally, discussing the main ideas and key terms
* Guided Reading and Review workbook page 46

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/11/01/week-13-nov-5-9/feed/ 0 Week 12: Oct 29-Nov 2 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/10/25/week-12-oct-29-nov-2/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/10/25/week-12-oct-29-nov-2/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:10:53 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/10/25/week-12-oct-29-nov-2/ 3

Practice Probe code for the web site< thinklinklearning.com > is 467777

Monday: TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 3 all
*Warm up
*Review directions for the graphing project which is due Thursday
*Vocabulary and Concept Check page 146
*Homework: study for chapter 3 test tomorrow

Tuesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study
of real numbers.
Chapter 3 all
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts of real numbers

Wednesday: TLW assess prerequisite skills for success in the study of proportions.
Chapter 4, Getting Started, page 155
*Warm up
*Vocabulary review and prerequisite skills
**Reminder** Graphing Project Due Thursday

Thursday: TLW calculate rates involving cost per unit to determine the best buy. (8.1.spi.9)
Chapter 4, Lesson 1, pages 156-159
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record examples in notebook with notes
*Guided practice
*Class work: practice and apply 10-23
*Homework: pages 158-159 #24-30 and 35-37

Friday: TLW interpret graphs which represent rates of change. (8.2.spi.8)
Chapter 4, Lesson 2, pages 160-164
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check homework
*Define/discuss rate of change
*Add notes and examples to notebook
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 163-164 #7-24

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Practice Probe code for the web site < thinklinklearning.com> is 653705

Monday: TLW choose the matching linear graph given a set of ordered pairs. (5.2.A)
Chapter 4, Lesson 3, pages 205-211
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Illustrate representations of relations
*Inverse relations
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 209-210 #26-36 even and 51

Tuesday: TLW choose the matching linear graph given a set of ordered pairs. (5.2.A)
Chapter 4, Lesson 3, pages 205-211
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Quiz Mixed Review

Wednesday: TLW select the linear graph that models the given real-world situation. (spi.2.2.H)
Chapter 4, Lesson 4, pages 212-217
*Warm up
*Return/discuss quiz
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Concept check
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 215-216 #20, 23, 26, 29, 32,33,34,38, 50 & 51

Thursday: TLW select the linear graphs that models the given real-world situation described in a narrative (no data set given) (spi.2.2.G)
Chapter 4, Lesson 5, pages 218-223
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Graph linear equations
*Concept check
*Practice and apply
*Class work: page 221 #22-36

Friday: TLW select the linear graphs that models the given real-world situation described in a narrative (no data set given) (spi.2.2.G)
Chapter 4, Lesson 5, pages 218-223
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Questions/discussion
*Class work: skills practice page from handout

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW discuss the role of women in the war. (8.4.spi.1, 3, 4, 8.6.spi.1)
Chapter 6, Section 4, pages 186-190
* Consider the phrase “all men are created equal”
*Read section 4 orally, discussing main ideas
* Discuss key terms and the relationship to the text
* Use the guided reading and review workbook to practice locating the main ideas of a selection

Tuesday: TLW explain why Britain decided to start fighting in the South. (8.5.spi.11,4)
Chapter 6, Section 5, pages 191-195
* Warm activity discussion
* Read section 5 orally as a class while discussing the key terms and main ideas of the section
* Define key terms in notes
* Small group activity with comprehension and critical thinking questions

Wednesday: TLW compare and contrast leaders in the American Revolution. (8.5.spi.11,4)
Chapter 6
* Group discussion
* Video clips
* Vocabulary Builder chapter 6

Thursday: TLW evaluate concepts learned in discussions on the American Revolution. (8.5.spi.11,4)
Chapter 6
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the concepts discussed in chapter 6
* Pre-read for chapter 7

Friday: TLW explain why state governments wrote constitutions. (8.5.spi.2, 8.6.spi.1)
Chapter 7, Section 1, pages 200-205
* Discuss which is more important, state or local government. How would decisions be made without a governing body?
* Read section 1 orally discussing key terms and main ideas
* Define key terms in notes
* Chapter 7 Study Guide

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW solve real-world problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.  (8.4.spi.9)
Chapter 3, Lesson 4, pages 132-136
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Practice Skills handout 3/4
*Extra practice page 623 for  Lesson 3/4

Tuesday:  TLW  apply given formulas to solve real-world problems.  (8.2.spi.7)
Chapter 3, Lesson 5, pages 137-140
*Warm up
*Vocabulary
*Guided practice
*Practice and Apply

Wednesday: TLW  apply given formulas to solve real-world problems.  (8.2.spi.7)
Chapter 3, Lesson 5, pages 137-140
*Warm up
*Standardized Test Practice and Mixed Review page 140
*Complete Practice and Apply page 139

Thursday: TLW  calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane.
Chapter 3, Lesson 6, pages 142-145
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Guided practice
*Practice and Apply #10-25

Friday:  TLW  calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane.
Chapter 3, Lesson 6, pages 142-145
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check practice and apply
*Class work:  handout 3-6
Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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A tutoring session is planned for Monday from 3:15 to 4:00.  Please bring a note from a parent if you want to stay.

Monday:  TLW  solve mixture and uniform motion problems.
Chapter 3, Lesson 9, pages 171-177
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define uniform motion
*Practice problems as a class #19-21, 26, 30, and 32

Tuesday:  TLW  solve mixture and uniform motion problems.
Chapter 3, Lesson 9, pages 171-177
*Warm up
*Review uniform motion
*Practice from a handout

Wednesday:  TLW  apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 3 all
*Warm up
*Complete Vocabulary and Concept Check page 179
*Review for test with Study Guide and Review pages 180-184
*Bonus points may be earned by taking the chapter test on line at glencoe.com
*Homework:  study for chapter 3 test tomorrow

Thursday: TLW  evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of linear equations.  (all spi in ch. 3)
Chapter 3 all
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of linear equations.

Friday: TLW  review prerequisite skills necessary for the study of graphing relations and functions.
Chapter 4, page 191
*Warm up
*Return tests/discuss/questions
*Assess prerequisite skills
*Create a foldable to aid in taking notes
Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW list the advantages each side had as it entered the war.  (8.2.spi.5, 10, 8.3.spi.2, 8.4.spi.1,4)
Chapter 6, Section 1 pages 168-171
* Warm up activity
* Read section orally while discussing the main ideas as a class
* Create a list of the advantages of both sides in small groups and compare and discuss lists

Tuesday:  TLW list steps Congress took to declare independence.  (8.2.spi.5, 10, 8.3.spi.2, 8.4.spi.1,4)
Chapter 6, Section 2 pages 173-176
* Activating prior knowledge activity
* Read section 2 orally, discussing main ideas and key terms
* Guided Reading and Review workbook pages 38-39

Wednesday:  TLW identify the purpose and main ideas of the Declaration of Independence.  (8.4.spi.1, 3, 4, 8.6.spi.1)
Chapter 6, Section 2 pages 177-180
* Warm up activity with quote from J. Adams
* Review specific details and quotes in the document
* Predict other issues the Declaration will address
* Activity connecting government with citizenship
* Share information

Thursday:  TLW describe hardships the army suffered.  (8.4.spi.1, 3, 4, 8.6.spi.1)
Chapter 6, Section 3 pages 181-185
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 orally and discuss the key terms and main ideas
* Guided reading and review workbook page 40
* Quiz sections 1-3

Friday:  TLW investigate the conflict at Valley Forge.  (8.4.spi.1, 3, 4, 8.6.spi.1)
Chapter 6, Section 3 pages 181-185
* Return graded papers
* Warm up activity
* Students will have a choice of activities to complete with their small group

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW  determine the square roots of perfect squares.  (8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 3, Lesson 1, pages 116-119
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record key concept in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 118-119 #14-48
*Homework: page 119 #49-60

Tuesday:  TLW  estimate square roots.
Chapter 3, Lesson 2, pages 120-122
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Explore math symbols
*Examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 122 #10-36

Wednesday: TLW  determine the appropriate location of rational numbers on a number line.  (8.1.spi.4)
Chapter 3, Lesson 3, pages 125-129
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Draw Venn diagram
*Classify numbers
*Guided practice
*Class work:  practice and application pages 128-129
*Homework:  page 129 #52-62

Thursday: TLW  evaluate skills.
Chapter 3, Lessons 1-3
*Warm up
*Quiz section 1-3
*Mid-chapter practice test
*The Game Zone:  Estimate and Eliminate

Friday: TLW  solve real-world problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.  (8.4.spi.9)
Chapter 3, Lesson 4, pages 132-136
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Mini Lab with graph paper
*Record key concepts in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 135 #4-14 and   pages 135-136 #15-31

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW  select ratios to represent real-world problems.  (spi.1.2.F)
Chapter 3, Lesson 7, pages 160-164
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Practice Quiz 2 and selected problems from Extra Practice Lesson 3/7

Tuesday:  TLW participate in a lesson on graphing with technology with Mrs. Tripplett.

Wednesday: TLW  solve multi-step linear equations. (spi.2.2.E)
Chapter 3, Lesson 8, pages 166-170
*Warm up
*Return/discuss/questions from quiz
*Define and discuss dimensional analysis
*Practice using several formulas
*Class work: in small groups page 168 #13-22, Individually pages pages 168-169 #23-32

Thursday:  TLW solve mixture and uniform motion problems.
Chapter 3, Lesson 9, pages 171-177
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define one vocabulary term at a time beginning with weighted averages and mixture problem
*Examples in notes (very important)
*Guided practice #4, 8, and 9
*Practice problems 11-18
*Homework:  Skills practice 3/9 handout

Friday:  TLW  solve mixture and uniform motion problems.
Chapter 3, Lesson 9, pages 171-177
*Return graded papers
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define uniform motion
*Practice problems as a class #19-21, 26, 30, and 32
*Homework:  study guide 3/9 handout

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW discuss the rivalry of Britain and France.  (8.2.spi.4, 5, 7, 8.4.spi.3, 8.5.spi.6, 14)
Chapter 5, Section 1 pages 140-145
* Warm up Activity – predicting
* Read section 1 orally while discussing/defining key terms
* Explain how strategic mistakes and a lack of unity led to British defeats early in the war
* Activity

Tuesday:  TLW discuss the rivalry of Britain and France.  (8.2.spi.4, 5, 7, 8.4.spi.3, 8.5.spi.6, 14)
Chapter 5, Section 1 pages 140-145
* Complete guided reading and review workbook page 35 (practicing cause and effect)
* Quiz 1

Wednesday:  TLW examine tensions between Britain and the colonies.  (8.2.spi.4, 5, 7, 8.4.spi.3, 8.5.spi.6, 14)
Chapter 5, Section 2 pages 146-153
* Colonial newspaper due
* Read section 2 orally as a class with discussion
* Define key terms from page 146 orally
* Students will work in cooperative learning groups to research and then report on a topic assigned from the chapter

Thursday:  TLW review concepts and skills presented in chapter 5.  (8.2.spi.4, 5, 7, 8.4.spi.3, 8.5.spi.6, 14)
Chapter 5
* Complete building vocabulary handout
* Complete Guided Reading and Review Workbook pages 35-37
*Review skills and concepts

Friday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of the colonies.  (8.2.spi.4, 5, 7, 8.4.spi.3, 8.5.spi.6, 14)
Chapter 5
* Return graded papers
*Students will complete a multiple choice and short answer test to demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts presented during the study of the colonies.

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

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Wednesday: TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 2, pages 108-111
*Warm up
*Complete vocabulary and concept check page 108 and the students choice of problems from the exercises and examples pages 109-111 to review for the chapter 2 test

Thursday: TLW evaluate the skills and concepts presented during the study of rational numbers.
Chapter 2
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of rational numbers.

Friday: TLW assess prerequisite skills for real numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, page 115
*Warm up
*Vocabulary review
*Prerequisite skills
*Create a foldable to organize notes

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

Wednesday: TLW solve multistep linear equations. (spi.2.2.F)
Chapter 3, Section 5, pages 149-153
*Warm up
*Check class work problems
*Question/discussion time
*Class work: Extra Practice page 826 Lesson 3-5 #1-20

Thursday: TLW select ratios and proportions to represent real-world problems. (spi.1.2.F)
Chapter 3, Section 6, pages 155-159
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes on ratios and proportions
*Practice using rates and scales
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 158-159 #19-39

Friday: TLW: select ratios to represent real-world problems. (spi.1.2.F)
Chapter 3, Lesson 7, pages 160-164
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes and examples
*Analyze methods of solving problems
*Class work: pages 162-163 #14-25 and 31-45
*Homework: page 164 #53-65

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Wednesday: TLW describe education for colonial children. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.2, 8.2.spi.4)
Chapter 4, Section 5 pages 125-130
* Quiz section 4
* Activating prior knowledge activity
* Read section orally, while outlining and defining key terms

Thursday: TLW report facts and details about a historical figure. (8.5.spi.3)
Chapter 4, Section 5 pages 125-130
* Students will work in small groups in a jigsaw structure to become an expert about one figure in history
* Team members will then use their expertise to present an interesting mini-presentation to the class

Friday: TLW evaluate concepts, facts, and skills presented in chapter 4. (8.2.spi.4, 5, 7, 8.4.spi.3, 8.5.spi.6, 14)
Chapter 4
* Students will complete a matching, multiple choice, and essay test to demonstrate understanding concepts and skills learned in reading and discussing the settling of the new colonies
* Return graded papers

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Chapter 2, Section 6, pages 88-92
* Warm up
*Review addition and subtraction with unlike fractions
*Extra practice page 620 Lesson 2/6 any 25 problems
Tuesday: TLW represent situations and solve real-world problems using symbolic algebra. (8.2.spi.3)
Chapter 2, Section 7, pages 92-95
* Warm up
*Review vocabulary
*Solve equations with teacher model and prompt
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 94 #11-31 and page 95 #35-47

Wednesday: TLW generalize a variety of patterns with symbolic rules. (8.2.spi.1)
Chapter 2, Section 8a, pages 96-97
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Students will work in small groups to complete word problems solved with patterns

Thursday: TLW use exponential, scientific and calculator notation to represent large numbers in real-world situation. (8.1.spi.10)
Chapter 2, Lesson 8, pages 98-101
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes including the key concept
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 100 #15-45
*Homework: page 101 #46-56

Friday: TLW use exponential, scientific and calculator notation to represent large numbers in real-world situation. (8.1.spi.10)
Chapter 2, Lesson 9, pages 104-107
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record notes including the key concept
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 106-107 #13-50

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2
Monday: TLW solve one- and two step linear equations. (spi.2.1.E)
Chapter 3, Section 3, pages 135-140
* Warm up
*Check class work
* Illustrate Multiplication and Division Properties of Equality in notes
*Guided practice
*Homework: pages 138-139 #14-38 even

Tuesday: TLW solve one- and two step linear equations. (spi.2.1.E)
Chapter 3, Section 3, pages 135-140
* Warm up
* Check homework/discussion time
*Practice Quiz Handout

Wednesday: TLW solve one- and two step linear equations. (spi.2.1.E)
Chapter 3, Section 4, pages 142-148
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Examples in notes
*Number Theory – consecutive integers
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 145-146 #16-25
*Homework: page 146 #24-48 even

Thursday: TLW solve one- and two step linear equations. (spi.2.1.E)
Chapter 3, Section 4, pages 142-148
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Complete handout 3-4 study guide

Friday: TLW solve multistep linear equations. (spi.2.2.F)
Chapter 3, Section 5, pages 149
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Solve practice with examples from teacher on overhead
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 152-153 #16-43 all

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW view how life was in the early colonies. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 4, Sections 1-2
*Spanish lesson
*Present learning activity projects

Tuesday: TLW discuss life in the Middle Colonies. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 4, Section 2 pages 108-112
* Warm up activity
* Read section 2 orally, discussing main ideas and key terms
* Cooperative learning activity ** bring markers **

Wednesday: TLW view how life was in the early colonies. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 4, Sections 1-2
* Present learning activity projects
* View video on colonial life

Thursday: TLW describe the two ways of life that developed in the Southern Colonies. (8.6.spi.1, 8.5.spi.8)
Chapter 4, Section 3 pages 113-119
* Warm up activity
* Read section 3 orally, discussing the main ideas and key terms
* Create flash cards ** bring markers **

Friday: TLW discuss why England wanted to regulate colonial trade. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.2, 8.2.spi.4)
Chapter 4, Section 4 pages 120-123
* Warm up activity
*Return graded papers
* Complete flash cards if needed
* Read section orally as a class while discussing the key terms and main ideas
* Students contribute prior knowledge into discussion
* Illustrate triangular trade ** bring art supplies **

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number. (8.1.spi.1)
Chapter 2, Section 4, pages 76-80
*Warm up
*Review quiz from sections 1-3
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Find the multiplicative inverse
*Divide mixed numbers
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 79 #12-50

Tuesday: TLW add and subtract fractions.
Chapter 2, Section 5, pages 82-86
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Review addition and subtraction with examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 84-85 #11-44

Wednesday: TLW compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbol and solve real-world problems involving rate/time/distance. Perform basic operations with fractions.(8.4.spi.5)
Chapter page 86
* Warm up
* Check class work
*Complete the mid-chapter practice test
*Prerequisite Skills page 611 #1-20

Thursday: TLW add and subtract fractions with unlike fractions.
Chapter 2, Section 6, pages 88-92
* Warm up
*Check page 611
*Review vocabulary
*Record notes and examples in notebook
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 90 #11-34 and 42-47

Friday: TLW add and subtract fractions with unlike fractions.
Chapter 2, Section 6, pages 88-92
* Warm up
*Check homework
*Extra practice page 620 Lesson 2/6 any 25 problems

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

Monday: TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
Chapter 2
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Vocabulary
*Quiz sections 5-7
*Homework: study for chapter 2 test

Tuesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented during the study of real numbers.
Chapter 2
*Warm up
*Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of the skills and concepts presented during the study of real numbers in chapter 2

Wednesday: TLW evaluate prerequisite skills for the study of linear equations.
Chapter 3, page 119
*Warm up
*Return/discuss test
*Complete prerequisite skills
*Create a foldable to organize notes

Thursday: TLW translate a verbal sentence into an algebraic equation. (spi.2.2.B)
Chapter 3, Section 1, pages 120-126
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Concept check
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 14-50 even

Friday: TLW solve one- and two step linear equations. (spi.2.1.E)
Chapter 3, Section 2, pages 128-134
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*illustrate Addition and Subtraction Properties of Equality in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 132 #15-23 and #24-64 even

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW review vocabulary and skills presented during the discussion on early exploration. (8.3.spi.6, 8.1.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 3 all
*Spanish
*Warm up activity
*Vocabulary Builder
*Review skills and concepts

Tuesday: TLW evaluate concepts presented in chapter 3. (8.3.spi.6, 8.1.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 3 all
* Students will complete a multiple choice, essay test to demonstrate understanding of the concepts presented in the discussions of explorations and colonization of the Americas

Wednesday: TLW discuss why the Puritans decided to leave England. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 4, Section 1 pages 102-107
* Read section 1 as a class and discuss main ideas
* Define discuss key terms from page 102
* Guiding Reading and Review workbook page 30

Thursday: TLW discuss life in the Middle Colonies. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 4, Section 2 pages 108-112
* Warm-up activity
* Read section 2 orally, discussing main ideas and key terms
* Cooperative learning activity ** bring markers **

Friday: TLW view how life was in the early colonies. (8.3.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 4, Sections 1-2
*Return graded papers
* Present learning activity projects
* View video on colonial life

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/09/20/week-7-sept-24-28/feed/ 0 Week 6: Sept 17-21 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/09/14/week-6-sept-17-21/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/09/14/week-6-sept-17-21/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:23:32 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/09/14/week-6-sept-17-21/ 3

Monday: TLW express rational numbers as decimals and decimals as fractions.
Chapter 2, Section 1, pages 62-66
*Warm up
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 65 odd, and pages 65-66 #14-44 even

Tuesday: TLW  express rational numbers as decimals and decimals as fractions.
Chapter 2, Section 1, pages 62-66
*Warm up
*Check class work/question time
*Review rational numbers
*Class work:  page 66 #48-58

Wednesday: TLW  compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbol.  98.1.spi.2)
Chapter 2, Section 2. pages 67-70
*Warm up
*Record/discuss symbols of comparison
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 69-70 #12-42 even

Thursday:  TLW  solve real-world problems involving rate/time/distance.  (8.4.spi.5)
Chapter 2, Section 3, pages 71-75
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 74-75 #10-40

Friday: TLW  compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbol and solve real-world problems involving rate/time/distance.  (8.4.spi.5)
(8.1.spi.2)
Chapter 2, Section 1-3
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check class work
*Quiz sections 1-3
*Enrichment activity

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW  select a reasonable solution for a real-world division problem in which the remainder must be considered.  (spi.1.1F)
Chapter 2, Section 4, pages 84-87
*Warm up
*Record key concept and examples for division of integers in notes
*Check for understanding
*Practice and apply
*Class work:  pages 86-87 #36-54 even

Tuesday:  TLW  determine the mean given a set of real-world data.  (spi.5.1A, spi.5.2C)
Chapter 2, Section 5, pages 88-94
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Play “Greedy Pig” and use data to create stem-and-leaf plots
*Create line plots
*Class work:  page 91 #5-8 and 11-13
*Homework:  pages 92-94 choose any blue topic and create the graph specified with accompanying questions and #45-56

Wednesday:  TLW  calculate the odds and probability of a simple event.
Chapter 2, Section 6, pages 96-101
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 99 #14-41, #42-49 and 101 #63

Thursday:  TLW calculate the odds and probability of a simple event.
Chapter 2, Section 6, pages 96-101
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Students will complete practice quiz 2
*Enrichment activity (vocabulary puzzle)

Friday:  TLW determine the square of a perfect square less than 169.
(spi.1.1.C)
Chapter 2, Section 7, pages 103-109
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Study Completeness Property
*Use rational approximations to test the validity of some algebraic statements involving real numbers
*Guided practice
*Class work:  pages 107-108 #20-48 even and 56-60 even

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW explain the reasons for a northwest passage to Asia.  (8.3.spi.6)
Chapter 3, Section 3 pages 81-86
* Students will read section 3 orally, taking notes on the main ideas and the key terms from page 81
* Map activity ** bring art supplies **

Tuesday:  TLW identify challenges faced by the first English colonies in North America.  (8.3.spi.5)
Chapter 3, Section 4 pages 87-91
* Read orally section 4, taking notes on the key terms listed on page 87, and discussing the main ideas
* Activity from page 91 **  bring art supplies **

Wednesday:  TLW determine facts about the Navigation Acts and the Glorious Revolution.  (8.5.spi.6)
Chapter 3, section 4 pages 87-91
* Students will complete a cooperative learning group project and share their findings with the class
* Complete the Guided Reading and Review workbook page 30

Thursday:  TLW describe how European states controlled or regulated religion.  (8.1.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 3, Section 5 pages 93-97
* Read orally section 5, taking notes on the key terms listed on page 93, and discussing the main ideas
* Answer comprehension and critical thinking questions from page 97
*Complete workbook pages for chapter 3

Friday:  TLW  evaluate concepts presented in chapter 3.  (8.3.spi.6, 8.1.spi.1, 8.1.spi.5)
Chapter 3 all
* Students will complete a multiple choice, essay test to demonstrate understanding of the concepts presented in the discussions  of explorations and colonization of the Americas
* Graded papers will be returned

Lessons my change to meet the needs of my students.

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***Bonus Opportunity***  Have a parent email me for a 10 point bonus!

Monday: TLW represent situations and solve real-world problems using symbolic algebra. (8.2.spi3)
Chapter 1, Section 9, pages 50-53
*Warm up
*Check class work
*Review vocabulary
*Skills and concept check
*Class work: pages 52 #14-39
*Homework: pages 52-53 #46-50

Tuesday: TLW apply vocabulary to mathematics.
*Warm up
*Check homework and class work
*Vocabulary page 54
*Review chapter 1 with study guide and review selected problems

Wednesday: TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented in chapter one: Algebra: Integers. (8.1.spi.1, 8.2.spi.3,8.1.spi.11 & 8.2.spi.2)
Chapter 1 all
*Warm up
*Students will compltete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts presented in the study of integers

Thursday: TLW use the computer program P.A.S.S to assess skills for eighth grade mathematics.
no text
*Warm up
*Computer program

Friday: TLW review skills necessary for the study of rational numbers.
Chapter 2, page 61
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Complete Think Link as needed
*Getting Started #1-22
*Create a graphic organizer for notetaking during our study

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

***Bonus Opportunity***  Have a parent email me and receive 10 bonus points!

Monday: TLW select the best estimate for the coordinate of a given point on a number line (rational only). (spi.1.1A)
Chapter 2, Section 1, pages 68-72
*Warm up
*Illustrate vocabulary in notes
*Record key concepts in notes
*Check for understanding
*Guided practice
*Practice and apply: 1-41 in class
*Homework: pages 71 #42-57 and 63-69
*Students will receive a take home test that is due on Thursday

Tuesday: TLW identify the opposite of a rational number. (spi.1.1B)
Chapter 2, Section 2, pages 73-78
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Add rational numbers review
*Subtract rational numbers review
*Concept check
*Guided practice
*Class work: pages 76-77 #17-38
*Homework: pages 77-78 #40-56 even and 65-71 all

Wednesday: TLW identify the opposite of a rational number. (spi.1.1B)
Chapter 2, Section 2, pages 73-78
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Add rational numbers review
*Subtract rational numbers review
*Class work: complete handout from teacher

Thursday: TLW evaluate an skills learned by utilizing the computer program P.A.S.S.
no text
*Warm up
*Take home test is due
*Students will complete a test on line to determine strengths and areas which need strengthening to improve test performance

Friday: evaluate an algebraic expression given for one or more variables using grouping symbols and/or exponents less than four.
Chapter 2, Section 3, pages 79-83
*Warm up
*Record key concepts in notes
*Check for understanding
*Practice and Application in class
*Students will complete practice quiz 1 as well as problems 59-67

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW discuss impact of the voyage of Christopher Columbus.(8.5.spi.2) Chapter 3, Section 1 pages 68-72
* Spanish lesson
* Warm up activity
* Read section orally and discuss
* Define/discuss key terms from page 68
* Activity “Just Where was Columbus”
* Guided Reading and Review workbook page 25
Tuesday: TLW demonstrate understanding of concepts in chapter 2. (8.2.spi.4, 8.1.spi.1, 8.5.spi.1, 8.1.spi.4, 8.5.spi.6)
Chapter 2
* Students will use their notes and completed spreadsheets to complete multiple choice and short answer questions to demonstrate understanding of the concepts presented in chapter 2
* No homework

Wednesday: TLW explore the role of treasure in the conquest of the Americas. (8.5.spi.2)
Chapter 3, Section 2 pages 74-80
* Warm up
* Read section 3 orally and discuss key terms
* Students will work in cooperative learning groups to create charts to demonstrate how treasure influenced Spanish exploration and conquest of the Americas
* Share results with the class

Thursday: TLW use the computer program P.A.S.S. to practice and assess skills for eighth grade social studies.
no textbook
*Complete computer program

Friday: TLW describe what life was like for Native Americans under Spanish rule. (8.3.spi.1)
Chapter 3, Section 2 pages 74-80
*Return graded papers
* Sharing may continue from Wed.
* Guided Reading and Review page 26
* Groups will complete section 2 quiz

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

]]> http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/09/07/week-5-sept-10-14/feed/ 0 Week 4: Sept 3-7 http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/08/31/week-4-sept-3-7/ http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/08/31/week-4-sept-3-7/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:57:56 +0000 Mrs. Deiter http://sdeiter.edublogs.org/2007/08/31/week-4-sept-3-7/ 3

Monday:  TLW celebrate the Labor Day Holiday!  :)

Tuesday:  TLW multiply and divide integers.
Chapter 1, Section 6, pages 34-38
*Warm up
*Review vocabulary
*Examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Practice and applications
*Class work: page 37
*Homework pages 37-38 #24-72 even

Wednesday:  TLW represent situations and solve real-world problems using symbolic algebra.  (8.2.spi.3)
Chapter 1, Section 7, pages 39-42
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Record new vocabulary
*Take notes from the overhead
*Guided practice
*Vocabulary quiz
*Class work:  pages 41-42 #8-30 all

Thursday:  TLW solve problems using the work backward strategy.
Chapter 1, Section 1-8a  pages 43-44
*Warm up
*Quiz section 6
*Teacher will model the strategy using the interactive chalkboard activity
*Analyze strategy
*Small groups will solve and defend solutions to mixed problem solving page 44

Friday:  TLW represent situations and solve real-world problems using symbolic algebra.  (8.2.spi3)
Chapter 1, Section 8, pages 45-49
* Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Mini lab
*Key concept
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 48 #12-31 and #47-55

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

2

Monday:  TLW celebrate the Labor Day Holiday!  :)

Tuesday:  TLW identify the hypothesis and conclusion in a conditional statement.
Chapter 1, Section 7, pages 37-42
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Check for understanding
*Guided practice
*Class work:  18-48 even
Homework:  page 42 #54-78 even

Wednesday:  TLW determine the domain and/or range of a function by the graph of real-world situations.  (spi.2.3.C)
Chapter 1, Section 8, pages 43-48
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Notes and examples
*Concept check
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 46 #10-16
*Homework:  pages 47-48 #20-32 even

Thursday:  TLW interpret bar and circle graphs representing real-world data.  (spi.5.1.B, 5.2.B, 5.1.C)
Chapter 1,  Section 9 pages 50-56
* Warm up
* Check homework
* Record notes with vocabulary and examples
* Class work:  teacher handouts
* Homework:  text page 55 #20-28 and Vocabulary page 57

Friday:  TLW evaluate skills and concepts presented in chapter 1.
Chapter 1
* Warm up
* Students will complete a multiple choice test to demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts presented in chapter 1

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday:  TLW celebrate the Labor Day Holiday!  :)

Tuesday:  TLW research a Native American civilization and create a visual representation of the group.  (8.2.spi.4, 8.1.spi.1, 8.5.spi.1, 8.1.spi.4, 8.5.spi.6)
Chapter 2, Sections 1-2 pages 36-49
* Students will work in small groups to research a group of people, create a visual representation and complete a portion of a spreadsheet provided by the teacher
* Bring art supplies and any research material you have to class

Wednesday:  TLW research a Native American civilization and create a visual representation of the group.  (8.2.spi.4, 8.1.spi.1, 8.5.spi.1, 8.1.spi.4, 8.5.spi.6)
Chapter 2, Sections 1-2 pages 36-49
* Students will work in small groups to research a group of people, create a visual representation and complete a portion of a spreadsheet provided by the teacher
* Bring art supplies and any research material you have to class

Thursday:  TLW present projects and explain why trade flourished in the Muslim World.  (8.2.spi.4, 8.1.spi.1, 8.5.spi.1, 8.1.spi.4, 8.5.spi.6)
Chapter 2, Section 3 pages 50-54
* Present projects to class
* Read section orally and discuss
* Define/discuss key terms from page 50
* Answer comprehension questions page 54

Friday:  TLW list ways the Crusades and the growth of trade changed Europeans in the Middle Ages.  (8.2.spi.4, 8.1.spi.1, 8.5.spi.1, 8.1.spi.4, 8.5.spi.6)
Chapter 2, Section 4 pages 55-60
* Read the section orally and discuss as a class
* Define/discuss key terms from page 55
* Complete vocabulary builder

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW compare rational numbers.  (8.1.spi.2)
Chapter 1, Lesson 3 pages 17-21
*Warm up
*Notes for vocabulary and examples
*Skill and Concept Check
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 20 #16-48 even and page 21 #49-64

Tuesday:  TLW compare rational numbers.  ( (8.1.spi.1,8.1.spi.2)
Chapter 1, Lesson 3 pages 17-21
*Warm-up
*Check homework
*Review order of operations, variables, expressions, properties, integers, and absolute value.
*Quiz over Chapter 1, sections 1-3

Wednesday:  TLW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number.  (8.1.spi.1)
Chapter 1, Lesson 4, pages 23-27
*Warm up
*Review vocabulary
*Work examples in notes
*Record key concepts
*Guided practice
*Practice and applications
*Class work:  pages 26-27 #12-50 even

Thursday: TLW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number.  (8.1.spi.1)
Chapter 1, Lesson 5, pages 28-31
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Mini Lab
*Record key concepts
*Examples in notes
*Guided practice
*Practice and applications
*Class work:  pages 30-31 #12-46 even
Friday:  TLW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number.  (8.1.spi.1)
Chapter 1, Lesson 5, pages 28-31
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check class work
*Extra Practice page 617 Lesson 1-5 #1-30
Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday:  TLW solve open sentences with equations and inequalities.
Chapter 1, Section 3, pages 16-20
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Complete Mixed Review page 20 #53-59
*Practice Quiz 1 page 20

Tuesday:  TLW apply order of operations when computing with integers.  (spi.1.1E)
Chapter 1, Section 4, pages 21-25
*Warm up
*Return quiz for question/discussion time
*Record properties and examples in notes
*Check for understanding
*Class work:  pages 23-24 #12-36 even
*Homework:  page 25 #39-62 all

Wednesday:  TLW add and subtract algebraic expressions.  (spi.1.2.C)
Chapter 1, Section 5, pages 26-31
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Define/discuss vocabulary
*Record key concepts and examples in notes
*Check for understanding
*Guided practice
*Class work:  page 30 #15-28 all
*Homework:  pages 30-31 #30-72 even

Thursday:  TLW  add and subtract algebraic expressions.  (spi.1.2.C)
Chapter 1, Section 6, pages 32-36
*Warm up
*Check homework
*Review commutative and associative properties
*Record notes on concept summary
*Check for understanding
*Guided practice
*Class work: page 36 #52-61
*Class work: pages 34-36 #16-50 even

Friday:  TLW add and subtract algebraic expressions.  (spi.1.2.C)
Chapter 1, Section 6, pages 32-36
*Warm up
*Return graded papers
*Check homework
* Practice Quiz 2
*Complete page 36 #62-66

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW discuss the benefits of free enterprise. (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 1, Section 4 pages 26-31
* Warm-up activity
* Class will read the section orally, discussing main ideas
* Define/discuss key terms
* Answer comprehension questions page 30
* Complete activity page 30

Tuesday: TLW discuss the benefits of free enterprise. (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 1, Section 4 pages 26-31
*Section 4 quiz
* Cooperative learning group activity to develop a business plan for a colonial-era service or retail business

Wednesday: TLW present business plans and review for chapter 1 test. (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 1, Section 4 pages 26-31
* Present group activity
* Review key facts page 32
* Critical thinking page 32
* Guided Reading and Review pages 19-20
*Vocabulary Builder

Thursday: TLW evaluate concepts discussed in chapter 1. (8.2.spi.10)
Chapter 1 all
* Students will complete a multiple choice test, short answer, and essay test to demonstrate understanding of the concepts discussed in correlation with chapter 1.

Friday: TLW explain how people first reached Americas. (8.5.spi.1, 2)
Chapter 2, Section 1 pages 36-41
* Read section 1 orally and discuss the main ideas
* Define/discuss key terms page 63
* Guided Review and Reading workbook page 21

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW solve problems using the 4-step plan. (8.1.spi.1)
Chapter 1, Lesson 1 pages 5-10
*Warm-up
*Activity – foldable
*Notes on the 4-step plan

Tuesday: TLW solve problems using the 4-step plan. (8.1.spi.1)
Chapter 1, Lesson 1 pages 5-10
*Warm-up
*Skill and Concept Check #1-3
*Guided practice 4-6
*Class work: page 9 #7-12
*Homework: page 10 #13-24

Wednesday: TLW apply order of operations in computing with rational numbers. (8.1.spi.11 & 8.2.spi.2)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2 pages 11-15
*Warm-up
*Procedure Quiz
*Check homework
*Notes from overhead
*Guided practice

Thursday: TLW apply order of operations in computing with rational numbers. (8.1.spi.11 & 8.2.spi.2)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2 pages 11-15
*Warm-up
*Illustrate mnemonic device to remember the order of operations
*Practice and Application from lessons 2 page 14 #14-40 even
*Class work: original mnemonic device

Friday: TLW apply order of operations in computing with rational numbers. (8.1.spi.11 & 8.2.spi.2)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2 pages 11-15
*Warm-up
*Review order of operations
*Class work: pages 14-15 #14-56 even and 57-63 all

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW translate verbal and mathematical expressions. (spi.2.1.C)
Chapter 1, Section 1, pages 6-10
*Warm-up
* Getting Started p. 5
* Prequisite skills
* Foldable: study organizer **bring art supplies**
*Define key terms
*Use examples to practice translations
*Guided practice pages
*Class work: pages 9-10 #16-48 even
*No homework

Tuesday: TLW translate verbal and mathematical expressions. (spi.2.1.C)
Chapter 1, Section 1, pages 6-10
*Warm-up
*Define key terms
*Use examples to practice translations
* Check for understanding p. 8
*Class work: practice and apply pages 8-9 #11-49 even
*No homework

Wednesday: TLW apply order of operations when computing with integers. (spi.1.1E)
Chapter 1, Section 2, pages 11-15
*Warm up
*Procedures Quiz
*Record key concepts and examples in notes
*Check for understanding
*Guided practice
*Create a mnemonic device to assist in remembering order of operations
(due Friday)

Thursday: TLW apply order of operations when computing with integers. (spi.1.1E)
Chapter 1, Section 2, pages 11-15
*Warm up
*Record key concepts and examples in notes
*Check for understanding
*Class work: pages 14-15 #16-70 even

Friday: TLW solve open sentences with equations and inequalities.
Chapter 1, Section 3, pages 16-20
*Warm up
*Turn in mnemonic device
*Check class work
*Take notes on vocabulary and examples
*Check for understanding
*Homework: pages 19-20 #20-58 even

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

  Monday: TLW connect the five themes of geography to history.
*Chapter 1, Section 1 pages 4-10
*Activiting prior knowledge activity
*Read section orally
*Define key terms listed on page 4
*Summarize five themes of geography

Tuesday: TLW review map skills.
*Chapter 1, Section 1 pages 4-10
*Guided Reading and Review workbook page 17
*Answer questions p. 10 in text

Wednesday: TLW identify the main physical regions of the United States.
*Chapter 1, Section 2 pages 11-17
*Section 1 quiz
*Read section orally
*Define key terms from page 11
*Guided Reading and Review page 18

Thursday: TLW connect geography to their state.
*Chapter 1, Section 2 pages 11-17
*Warm-up activity
*Small group activity
*Writing application assignment

Friday: TLW explain how historians evaluate and interpret historical evidence.
*Chapter 1, Section 3 pages 20-25
*Warm-up activity
*Read section orally
*Define/discuss key terms
*Guided Reading and Review page 19

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Tuesday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Wednesday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.
* Students will begin a unit on math anxiety

Thursday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.
* Students will continue with the unit on math anxiety

Friday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.
* Students will complete the unit on math anxiety and take a diagnostic survey.

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

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Monday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Tuesday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Wednesday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Thursday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.
* Students will complete the unit on math anxiety and take a diagnostic survey.

Friday: TLW apply order of operations when computing with integers. (spi.1.1E)
Chapter 1, Section 2, pages 11-15
*Warm up
*Record key concepts and examples in notes
*Check for understanding
*Guided practice
*Create a mnemonic device to assist in remembering order of operations
(due Wednesday)

Lessons may change during the week to meet the needs of my students.

Monday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Tuesday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.

Wednesday: TLW learn and practice classroom procedures.
*Scavenger hunt

Thursday: TLW connect the five themes of geography to history.
*Chapter 1, Section 1 pages 4-10
*Activiting prior knowledge activity
*Read section orally
*Define key terms listed on page 4
*Summarize five themes of geography

Friday: TLW review map skills.
*Chapter 1, Section 1 pages 4-10
*Guided Reading and Review workbook page 17
*Map handout
*Answer questions p. 10 in text

Lessons may change to meet the needs of my students.

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