Hornet's Nest
FMS 8th Grade Newsletter: Week of Feb 24-28
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ELA
Unit Objective:
8W2Ac: Argumentative: Develop argumentative writing by introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence; acknowledging counterclaims; and establishing relationships among claims, counterclaims, and supporting evidece.
This Week in ELA:
Monday- Argumentative Writing- Format and Introduction
Tuesday- Argumentative Writing- Strong examples
Wednesday-Argumentative Writing Practice
Thursday- Argumentative Writing Project
Friday- Argumentative Writing Project
Math
EEI.A.1: Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent expressions.
EEI.A.4: Use scientific notation to solve problems.
Learning for the Week
This week students will finalize their work with Scientific Notation and Exponents.
Monday: Lesson 13: Definition of Scientific Notation; WeekSheet Lessons 13-15
Tuesday: Lesson 14: Multiplying, Dividing, and Estimating with Scientific Notation
Wednesday: Lesson 15: Adding and Subtracting with Scientific Notation
Thursday: Review
Friday: Unit 7, ELO 11 Assessment
Advanced Math
F.A.1: Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
Learning for the Week
This week students will begin their understanding of functions.
Monday: 3-1 Relations and Functions; WS 3-1
Tuesday: 3-1 Functions; pg 93 8, 15-21
Wednesday: Activity with Worksheet
Thursday: 3-2 Linear or Nonlinear Functions; WS 3-2
Friday: 3-1 Modeling Functions; WS Graphing Functions
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Objectives:
* Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after interactions to determine if a chemical reaction as occurred.
* Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms remains the same during a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved.
Monday: Electrolysis demonstration and discussion--introduction of new terms
Tuesday—How do chemical reactions affect the properties of the reactants and products?
Wednesday—Reaction stations
Thursday--- Reaction stations
Friday --- Assessment
Station work on chemical and physical changes
Is it a chemical or physical change?
Station work on chemical and physical changes
Social Studies
Unit Objective:
6-8.AH.3.G.C Compare major patterns of population distribution, demographics and migrations in the United States during this era c. 1763-1812.
This means your student can:
After studying Andrew Jackson’s Presidency, I can decide if Andrew Jackson is a hero or villain.
This Week in History:
We've covered a ton this week. We looked at the Force Act, Indian Removal Act, Tariff of Abominations, the Nullification Act and Jacksonian Democracy.
Next Week:
We will continue to explore Andrew Jackson’s Presidency. The test will also occur this week.
Questions? Email your child's social studies teacher:
Lara Brunk - lbrunk@fulton58.org
Chris Crowson - ccrowson@fulton58.org -