Hornet's Nest
FMS 8th Grade Newsletter: Week of Nov 25 - Dec 6
Upcoming Information
ELA
Unit Objective:
8RL3D: Read and comprehend grade level poems independently and proficiently.
Learning Target: I can read and comprehend 8th grade poetry.
8RL1B: Determine the meaning of words and phrases using affixes
Use the prefixes and suffixes over-, bio- un-, and ful to figure out meanings of words.
This Week in ELA:
Monday-Vocabulary Test and Reteaching/Retest Poetry
Tuesday- Retesting and Thanksgiving Activity
Wednesday- NO SCHOOL
Thursday- HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Friday- NO SCHOOL
Week of 12/2-12/6- NWEA Testing in Reading and Language Use.
Math
EEI.C.7: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
EEI.C.8: Analyze and solve systems of linear equations.
Learning Target for the Week:
To solve linear equations.
Monday: Lesson 3 Balanced Moves
Tuesday: Lesson 4 More Balanced Moves
*-- THANKSGIVING BREAK --*
Monday: Balanced Moves Activity; Week Sheet #2 Lessons 4 - 8 (due 12/10)
Tuesday: Lesson 5 Solving Any Linear Equations
Wednesday: Lesson 6 Strategic Solving
Thursday: Lesson 7 All, Some, or No Solutions
Friday: Lesson 8 How Many Solutions?
Advanced Math
EEI.C.7: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
EEI.C.8: Analyze and solve systems of linear equations.
Learning Target for the Week:
To solve systems of linear equations.
Monday: WS 4-2 to 4-3 or Quiz
Tuesday: Quiz 4-2 to 4-3 or Activity
*-- THANKSGIVING BREAK --*
Monday: WS 4-2 to 4-3 Application
Tuesday: 4-4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables; WS 4-4
Wednesday: 4-5 Systems of Linear Inequalities; WS 4-5
Thursday: WS 4-5 Apply
Friday: Quiz 4.2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Matter and Its Interactions Objectives:
* Develop a model to show the composition of a simple molecule
* Develop a model to show the composition of an extended structure
New Objectives:
* Develop a model to show how partcle motion changes with energy is added or taken away.
Monday (25): Review simple molecules and learning what an extended structure is
Tuesday (26): Can you tell the difference review of matter and its interactions objectives.--assessment
Week of Dec. 2- Dec. 6
Monday: Balloon demonstration and video
Tuesday: States of Matter reading and Notes sheet
Wednesday: States of Matter online simulation: States of Matter class "dance"
Thursday: States of Matter in action with dry ice and ice cream
Friday: How does all of this connect to popcorn and balloons??
Periodic Table Battleship Fun
Learning about the groups within the Periodic Table
Making Molecule Models
Social Studies
Unit Objective:
6-8.AH.3.GS.G Examine elections, issues, laws, and events of this time period to explain how the concepts of judicial review, elastic clause, and an amendment process were established or used to meet challenges.
This means your student can:
I can examine elections and issues of this time period to explain how the amendment process was established to solve problems.
This Week in History:
We will be starting Unit 10, The Jefferson Era. We will also be retesting on Political Parties.
Questions? Email your child's social studies teacher:
Lara Brunk - lbrunk@fulton58.org
Chris Crowson - ccrowson@fulton58.org -