Holiday Break HW

Math:
7O: NO HW
7D: Finish test in class, when we return
SS: Map & 27-1 notes due when we return from break.

Don't forget to vote! Do you think imperialism was justified?

12/18 Homework

Math:
7O: NO HW
7D: Test on fractions Friday

SS: Map due Friday when class begins. 27-1 notes due when we return from break.
1. Label Asia as it is today (Geography 425 & 557)
2. Color it in as it was colonized (SS Text 583, 587, & 596)
3. Make a Key
4. Label areas from reading: Manchuria, Canton, Vladivostok, Formosa (587), Philippine Islands, Burma, Malaya, Indochina, & Siam (596)

Get a blank map here:
http://chiekot.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/asia3.jpg

Asia today map:
http://www.asiaonline.com.au/images/asia_map.gif

Asia colonized map:
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/history/ralph/ralimage/map30ias.jpg

12/17 Homework

Math:
7D & 7O: Test on fractions Thursday (7o) Friday (7D)

SS: Map due Friday when class begins. 27-1 notes due when we return from break.

LA: write 1 or as many as you like poems (at least 5 stanzas for each) as if they are written by someone else. Consider what the author said yesterday about writing poetry. Poem/s and poster due Thursday by the end of class. Remember you will only get about 30 minutes in class because of the winter concert.

12/16 Homework

Math:
7D: no HW
7O: Test on fractions Thursday

SS: We will finish speeches on Wed. 26-4 notes due wed as well

LA: write 3 poems (at least 5 stanzas for each) as if they are written by someone else. Consider what the author said today about writing poetry. Due Thursday by the end of class.

12/15 HW

Sorry I forgot to post last night.

Math: no HW

SS: We will finish speeches on Wed. 26-4 notes due wed as well

LA: money for novel and poster if you didn't finish it in class.

ASA

We are really lucky to have such a great after school activities program at ISD. There are so many options that are fun and active. A thanks to Mr. Rutherford, Mr.Ducharme, the teachers, and students for making ASA happen. These pics are from middle school basketball season.

Please come to games and performances!

12/12 Homework

Math: no HW

SS: Speech due Monday & 26-3 notes

LA: money for novel and poster if you didn't finish it in class.

12/12 Homework

Math: no HW

SS: Speech due Monday & 26-3 notes

LA: money for novel

12/11 Homework

Math: no HW

SS: Speech due Monday & 26-3 notes

LA: money for novel

12/10 HW

SS: Rough draft of speech & 26-1&2.

LA: No HW

Math:
No HW, still finishing test

Hi Students, the internet is very slow at my house and I am having a hard time loading pages. Also, I can't always check my accounts because I am doing other things or I am out. Please asks questions about HW in class. I will try to keep up with questions here, just keep in mind that you might not get a response. you can email me, but the same applies, I often don't check it at home. heather@isd.sn

Rachel, no the CB is not required.

Leila, you got it!

Flowers for Algernon

1. Why is the story called Flowers for Algernon? Why does Charley make sure that Algernon has flowers on his grave?

2. Make an analogy for Charley and his experiment.

12/5 HW

SS: Find the arguments against imperialism in the reading. Due Monday

LA: Blog

Math:
7D & 7O Study guide and Chapter 4 test due next class

12/4 Homework

SS: Find the arguments against imperialism in the reading. Due Monday

LA: Blog

Math:
7D & 7O Study guide and Chapter 4 test due next class

12/3 Homework

SS: chapter 23-5 Notes
Add to map: Cape Town, Great Trek, Suez Canal, Niger River, & Congo River

LA: Blog

Math:
7D: 4-11 (1-36) & 4-12 (1-38) even numbers. HW sheet is due tomorrow.
7O: Study guide and Chapter 4 test

Ignorance is Bliss

In Flowers for Algernon, Charley is a man with a very low IQ, but is happy and has friends. After a surgical procedure, his IQ triples. With knowledge, Charles discovers the truth about the world and people around him. After his surgery he loses his job, realizes people make fun of him, and becomes judgmental.

In this Blog discuss the following:

• Was Charley happier when he was ignorant?
• Should people try to fit in when they are different?

Ask questions as they come up.

Karoo Boy

Time to buy the novel! 9500 CFA gets you a brand new copy for you to take notes in and keep.

Who needs a novel?

Medina
Wilson
Marcus
Nicolas M
Senja
Julia

12/2 Homework

SS: chapter 23-5 Notes
Add to map: Cape Town, Great Trek, Suez Canal, Niger River, & Congo River

LA: Vocabulary and Grammar Handout due tomorrow

Math:
7D & 7O: 4-11 (1-36) & 4-12 (1-38) even Numbers

12/1 Homework

SS: chapter 23-4 Notes & Map due tomorrow

LA: Vocabulary and Grammar Handout due Wednesday

Math:
7D: 4-9 & 4-10 Handout (both sides)
7O: 4-11 (1-36) & 4-12 (1-38) even numbers only due when we get back from break.

11/25 Homework

SS: chapter 23-4 Notes & Map

LA: No HW

Math:
7D: 4-9 & 4-10 Handout (both sides)
7O: 4-9 (1-30) & 4-10 (1-40) even numbers only due when we get back from break.

11/24 Homework

LA: No HW

SS: chapter 23-3 Notes

Math:
7D: Quiz tomorrow. 4-7 (1-44) & 4-8 (1-36) even numbers only due tomorrow.
7O: 4-9 (1-30) & 4-10 (1-40) even numbers only due when we get back from break.

Kitttens

These kittens need a home. If you want one let me know and I will bring it to school. They are so cute! They are sweet and love to be touched. They follow me around too.

11/21

LA: Plot project due Monday. Please return novels and bring money for Karoo Boy (9500 CFA).

Math:
70: 4-7 (1-44) & 4-8 (1-36) even numbers only. Quiz in next class. Please show your work or you will not get credit.

SS: chapter 25-3 notes due Tuesday and you should be able to answer the chapter questions.

11/20 Homework

LA: Plot project due Monday. Please return novels and bring money for Karoo Boy (9500 CFA).

Math:
70: 4-7 (1-44) & 4-8 (1-36) even numbers only. Quiz on Monday.
7D: 4-5 (1-42) & 4-6 (1-40) even numbers only. Please show your work or you will not get credit.

SS: chapter 25-2 notes due Friday

Boys Volleyball

If you are a middle school boy and you like to play volleyball, join my after school activity! Sign ups are ending tomorrow, so get the form from Mrs. Emefa and join! I have coached volleyball for two years and I know you'll improve during our time together. You will certainly have fun too!

11/19

Math:
70 & 7D: 4-5 & 5-6


SS: Chapter 25-2 notes due Friday

LA: Project due by the end of the day Thursday. You will get class time (40 Minutes) to add the finishing touches/make sure it earns a good score. Please come to class with it completed.

11/18

Math:
70 4-5 & 5-6
7D: 4-3 (1-38) 4-4 (1-42) even numbers.

SS: Chapter 25 notes due Wed.

LA: Project due by the end of the day Thursday. You will get class time (40 Minutes) to add the finishing touches/make sure it earns a good score.

11/17 Homework

Math:
70 & 7D: 4-3 (1-38) 4-4 (1-42) even numbers.

SS: Chapter 25 notes due Wed.

LA: Plot outline due Tuesday. Project due Thursday. Read to the end of the novel. Active Notes packet due Tuesday.

11/14 Homework

Math:
70: 4-3 (1-38) 4-4 (1-42) even numbers.
7D: 4-1 (1-40) 4-2 (1-32) even numbers

SS: Test Monday on Chapter 23. Study group today 3-4.

LA: Plot outline due Tuesday. Project due Thursday. Read to the end of the novel. Active Notes packet due Tuesday.

11/13/08

SS: Test on Monday. Study group 3-4 on Friday. Also, get pyramid signed by a parent.

LA: Read to the end of "The Choice". Active notes and vocabulary due Friday. Also, please respond to the BLOG.

Math:
4-1 (1-40) & 4-2 (1-32). Even numbers only. You now have the new HW sheet. DO not loose or you will not get points for HW. You may create a file in class to keep it safe.

11/12 Homework

SS:

• Test on chapter 23 Monday. There will be a study group on Friday 3:00 -4:00 PM
• Chapter 23 notes HW Packet due Thursday
• Democracy Brainstorm (what we did in class on Tuesday) due Thursday when class begins

LA:

• Read to the end of "The Choice" active notes and vocabulary due Friday (no class on Wed.)
• Respond to blog question

Math:
70: 4-1 (1-40) & 4-2 (1-32) even #s only
7D: No HW

11/11 Homework

SS:

• Test on chapter 23 Monday. There will be a study group on Friday 3:00 -4:00 PM
• Chapter 23 notes HW Packet due Thursday
• Democracy Brainstorm due Thursday when class begins

LA:

• Read to the end of "The Choice" active notes and vocabulary due Friday (no class on Wed.)
• Respond to blog question

Math:
No HW

How could you use INSPIRATION?

I was impressed by your Industrial Revolution maps. I would like to see you use the program for Shabanu. What do you think would be a good way to represent the plot to the novel by using INSPIRATION?

Leila said, a timeline so far of what Shabanu has gone through. I think that's a great start. What are your thoughts? What could we add to it? How would you use it?

11/10 Homework

Sorry about not posting on Thursday or Friday of last week, I was sick.

Math
7o: No HW
7D: test tomorrow

SS: 23-4 combination notes & CB. Suffrage project due tomorrow.

LA: read to the end of "The Choice" Active notes and vocabulary

11/5 Homework

Math:
7O: 3-9 & 10 due Friday. Test on chapter 3 is Friday as well.
7D: 3-9 & 10 due Monday. Test on chapter 3 is Monday as well.

SS:
23-3 CB and Combination notes
Suffrage Presentation due Tuesday

LA:
Ramadan and The Landlord Active Notes & Vocabulary
Come to class with three questions

11/4 Homework

LA:
Ramadan & The Landlord Active Notes and Vocabulary
Come to class with 3 questions you don't have an answer to

SS:
23-2 CB and strategy

Math:
7O: 3-9&10 (1-42) even #s only
7D: 3-7&8 (1-30) even #s only

11/3 Homework

Math:

• 7O 3-7 & 3-8 due tomorrow. You will also be handing in your HW sheet, please make sure you have all of your assignments.
• 7D: 3-7 & 3-8 due Wed.. You will also be handing in your HW sheet, please make sure you have all of your assignments.

LA: The Thirsty Dead & Derawar Active Notes and vocabulary. Also, your Two voices poem is due tomorrow.

SS: Chapter 23-2 CB and strategy

Happy Halloween/Harvest Celebration

Homework 10/29 & 10/30

10/31
Math: (7O) 3-7 & 8
LA: Next Two chapters in Shabanu. Two Voices Poem and Venn Diagram due Tuesday
SS: Grade reports need to be signed, chapter 32-1 CB and strategy, & Photo story

10/29 & 10/30
Math:
7D 3-5 (1-42) & 3-6 (1-40) even #s only
Study for Quiz Monday

LA:
Sharma & Desert Storm Active Notes & vocabulary

SS: chapter 32-1 CB & strategy of choice

10/28 Homework

Math:
3-3 & 3-4 (1-50) even numbers only

SS:

1. Photo Story due by the end of class on Thursday
2. chapter 22-3 Content Brainstorming and your choice of reading strategy due Thursday when class begins

10/27 Homework

LA:
Nose Pegs & Channan Pir Active Notes and Vocab

Math 7O:
3-3 & 3-4 (1-50) even numbers only

10/25 Homework

Math
70 & 7d chapter 3-1 & 3-2

SS: Chapter 22-2 RTU and highlighted reading

LA: character and setting poster due Monday

Check out the pictures from the ISD softball game this Saturday. Thanks to Imaya and Hamsa for the cheers and Marcus for the great service at the food stand. The dog is mine, his name is Buddy. Check out the pictures and video of Ms. Deb and Mrs. Diaby playing.

10/23 Homework

Math:
7D none
7O 3-1 (1-44) 3-2 (1-24) even #s only
No longer making portfolios. Students will turn in HW packets every two weeks. I will not accept late work!

LA:
Character & Setting Sketch

SS:
Map due tomorrow
22-1 RTU notes & high lighted reading

Industrial Revolution Tea Party

Thanks to all and a special thanks to those that got into costume! Good job eighth grade.

10/22 Homework

Math:
7o: get grade sheets signed due tomorrow
7D: No HW - YAHOOO!

SS:
22-1 high lighted reading & RTU notes
Map
both due Friday 10/24

LA: Shatoosh & Dowry vocabulary and Active Notes due tomorrow

Check These Out!

10/21 Homework

Math:
70 no HW
7D Test on chapter 2, portfolio due, chapter 2-12 HW due tomorrow

LA:
Shatoosh & Dowry Active Notes
Character and setting sketch quotes
Both due Thursday

SS:
Map due Friday
Margin notes & Tea Party due tomorrow

10/20 Homework

SS
Map due Friday 10/24
Tea Party sue Wed. 10/22
Reading & Margin notes due Wed. 10/22

LA
Active Notes & vocabulary for chapters 8 & 9 due 10/21

Math
Chapter 2-12 (1-36 even #s)
Chapter 2 Test
Portfolio
7O due 10/21
7D due 10/22

Homework 10/17/08

Math:
1-12 (1-36) Even #s
Study for chapter 2 test
Portfolio due at day of Test

7O due Tuesday 10/21
7D due Wednesday 10/22

Language Arts:
Active notes and vocabulary for chapter 8 & 9
3 level guide handout
due Tuesday 10/21

Social Studies:
Industrial Revolution Map due Friday 10/24. You no longer get class time for this assignment.
Essay due Monday 10/20

Please join ISD today at 5:00 PM for the girls soccer game. Good luck to Leila and Medina!

10/16 Homework

Math:
2-10 & 2-11 (2-30) even #s only
Study guide for Chapter 2 test handed out, please look over and have questions ready for the next class.
7O due Friday
7D due Monday

Social Studies:
Essay due Monday
Map due Friday (10/24). You will no more class time for this assignment.

Language Arts:
Chapter 6 & 7 active notes & vocabulary
Blog response due when class begins, this Friday

10/15/08 Homework

Math:
7O 2-10 (2-30) & 2-11 (2-30) even #s due Friday
7D 2-8 & 2-9 even numbers due Thursday

Social Studies:
Inspiration Map & essay due Monday

Language Arts:
Chapter 6 & 7 Active Notes & vocabulary
Blog response
due Friday

How are women in Pakistan treated?

Do your own research: articles, videos, blog, etc. and find out about women in Pakistan. Then make a comment and leave a website or source for us to look at. Please ask and answer each other questions.

It might be a good idea to see how women in Senegal or your own country are treated and do a comparison.

SAGM 2008

A thanks to Omar and the elementary students for an awesome job on their speeches, to the Reeds and Mathews for showing up, and to Leila and her mom for the photo opportunity!

This year's SAGM had a good turn out, the vibe was positive, and I was psyched to see so many supportive parents.

Thanks to everyone who made it happen.

10/14 Homework

Math:
2-8 (1-28) & 2-9 (1-32) Even numbers only
7O due Wed
7D due Thurs.

Social Studies:
Essay & Inspiration Map due Monday

Language Arts:
Active Notes for chapter 4 & 5 due Wed.

Parents: please come to the SAGM meeting tonight at 7:00 in the GYM

10/13 Homework

Math: 2-8 (1-28) & 2-9 (1-32) even numbers only

• 7O due Wednesday
• 7D due Thursday

Language Arts:

• Chapters: Safari & The Bugtis Active notes and vocabulary

Social Studies:

• Expository Essay due Monday 10/20
• Blog response due Tuesday 10/14

10/10 Homework

Social Studies: Chapter 21-4: Read To Understand Column Notes due Tuesday. Make a comment on the blog for the word monopoly. Blog response is due Tuesday, before class begins.

Language Arts: Chapter 3: Kalu and take Active Notes. Turn in all three chapters with score guide and reflection attached and completed. Due Monday

Math: Define and give examples of: Exponents, Power of Ten, Order of Operations, Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Factor, and The Least Common Multiple
7O (A Block) due Monday7D (B block) due Tuesday.

8th Grade Social Studies: Monopolies

1. Click on the website: Columbia Journalism Review
2. Cut, copy, and paste the site to a new window. Then backspace to this page.
3. Look up what these companies own:

• Viacom, inc.
  
• Time Warner Company
  
• The Walt Disney Company

4. Read all comments and :

• Comment on what other people say
• Ask a question
• Answer a question
• Come up with a new thought or idea that wasn't mentioned before

Create a discussion. Please just don't write what other people say because that wouldn't be a discussion.

Also, have I mentioned lately how rad you all are? Well, if I haven't, you are a good class and I enjoy being your teacher.

10/9 Homework

• 7A Math: know definitions (word, definition & an example) & organize your portfolio. Due Monday 10/13
• 7B Math: Chapters 2-6 (2-34) & 2-7 (2-36) even numbers only. Due Friday 10/10
• 8th LA: Chapter 3 Active Notes, vocabulary & sentences, and Reflections due Monday 10/13
• 8th SS: chapter 21-3 Read to Understand Columns and chapter 21-2 vocabulary due Friday 10/10

10/8 Homework

Social Studies: chapter 21-3 Read to Understand notes & vocabulary from chapter 21-2. Due Friday.

Language Arts: Read chapter 2 in Shabanu and take Active Notes . Due Thursday

Math: Chapters, only the even numbers
2-6 (2-36)
2-7 (2-34)
7A due Thursday
7B due Friday

Welcome!

My name is Ms. Olson and I am a teacher at ISD. The following classes will use this blog:
7th grade Math
8th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies

This blog will be used to:

• Generate questions and answers
• Be familiar with a blog and its possible uses
• Expand on what we are learning in class
• A place to find sources, photos, & videos

What do you have in mind? What can a blog do? What are your ideas on how we can use this in class? Please respond in the comments section.