8th Grade Daily Lessons
May 13
ELA - McCarty
Topic: Mythology
Check Google Classroom.
Math - Baskerville
Groups E & F
I can work for 20 minutes on MobyMax on assigned lessons and skills.
Groups C & D
I can use scientific notation to write very large or very small quantities.
To Do: p. 60/ 4 - 21 (Lesson 1-9)
Google Meet - Groups E&F @11am
Algebra and Geometry - Cerutti
Goal: I can multiply two polynomials.
TO DO: Pearson Lesson Quiz 7-2
8 Geometry
Goals: I can use dilations and rigid motion to establish triangle similarity theorems AND I can use similarity and the geometric mean to solve problems involving right triangles.
TO DO: Pearson Lesson Quizzes 7-3 and 7-4
Social Studies - Marshall
TOPIC- The U.S. Supreme Court Review Assignment
ESSENTIAL QUESTION- How does the U.S. Constitution construct the U.S. Supreme Court? How are cases heard in this court?
OBJECTIVE/LEARNING STANDARD-
2. Governmental Systems and Principles-2.E- Apply the principles of rule of law, representation, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism to explain the purposes and functions of the Constitution.
ASSIGNMENT- Access Google Classroom (code ritiyo7) and review the U.S. Supreme Court material and answer the questions in the Google document worksheet.
OR
TOPIC- Lewis & Clark Part 2 Challenge Assignment
ESSENTIAL QUESTION- Who were the two adventurers assigned to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
OBJECTIVE/LEARNING STANDARD-
1. History: Continuity and Change-1.B- Explain connections between historical context and peoples' perspectives at the time in American history.
1. History: Continuity and Change-4.A- Analyze the expansion of the United States in the early 19th century to trace U.S. growth and form hypotheses about future conflicts.
ASSIGNMENT- Access Google Classroom (code ritiyo7) and review the Lewis & Clark material and post 5 facts about each explorer.
Science - Gunther
Topic: Adaptations
Learning Goals:
-I can identify and describe how different organisms use adaptations to help them survive.
-I can interpret and analyze data to explain the connections between adaptations and survival.
Activity: Interactive Slideshow
(Directions and link posted in Google Classroom.)
Read 180 - Berglund
Click HERE for this week’s learning activities.
Today’s Goal: Read your book for 30 minutes.
Take a Reading Counts Quiz THIS WEEK!!
Band - Chesney
Learning Goal: I can demonstrate and apply correct instrumental technique; I can read and perform exercises and pieces of music with effective expression and characteristic tone.
To-Do:
-Continue to practice and complete the playing activities in SmartMusic and Sight Reading Factory that were assigned on Thursday, 5/7. Activity is posted in Google Classroom.
-If you have not already done so, please join SmartMusic and Sight Reading Factory. Detailed instructions are posted in Classroom!
Choir - Duffy
Learning Goal: I can continue to practice sight reading through examples on a level 1 or 2 on Sight Reading Factory
Activity:
Sight Reading Factory
Continue to complete assignments and freely practice sight reading different examples on a level 1or 2 on Sight Reading Factory
P.E. - Baker/Milne
Goal: I can improve my cardiovascular and muscular fitness by participating in various activities and exercises.
Daily workout posted on Google Classroom
PLTW - Eastep
Learning Goal - Discover how technology is adapting to our ever changing world. Students will develop abilities to assess the impact of products and systems
Zoom check in for classroom questions, lesson discussion, or to just say hi. Zoom instructions are in Google Classroom. Zoom time is @ 9:30 AM
Art - Elliott
Computer Literacy - Delaney
Learning Goal:
-I can improve my keyboarding speed and accuracy.
--I can use Python code to create projects.
Activities:
--Type in www.typing.com for at least 10 minutes per day OR challenge friends at www.nitrotype.com.
--Continue to 7th lesson on www.codesters.com. It is the 4th lesson in Intro to Python-Part 1.
Enrichment/Challenge:
Work ahead on the codesters.com programming software.
Spanish - Greco
Individualized learning using Duolingo