Math
This week in math we are continuing our unit on integers. The first half of the week will be spent applying our knowledge of adding and subtracting integers to word problems. Students will need to build their own expressions and then solve them. Since they have to first write the correct expression before solving, calculators are allowed for these exercises. Wednesday - Friday will be our introduction to multiplying and dividing with integers. We will use the "rules" method to determine whether our product/quotient will be positive or negative. The test on word problems and simple multiplication/division will be on Friday, which is also the first day that students can complete retakes on their test from last week. They need to have the original test and also fill out a "why is this correct" form for each missed question to get full credit. Science This week in science we will be covering one of my favorite lessons - consequences of technology. Students will learn how to identify the intended benefit as well as positive and negative unintended consequences of technology. After much practice and discussion Tuesday - Thursday, students will be tested on this topic on Friday, which is also the first day that students can complete retakes on their test from last week. They need to have the original test and also fill out a "why is this correct" form for each missed question to get full credit.
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Students will receive their textbooks on Tuesday, which will coincide with the beginning of our unit on integers. The unit will build towards operations with integers and being able to prove them in a concrete way (the chip method, outlined in the textbook). We will be covering rational numbers, absolute value, and zero pairs as well. Science After reviewing procedures for the first two days, our year of learning will officially kick off on Tuesday with our paper airplane lab. The lab report covers multiple standards including the scientific method (emphasis on independent/dependent variables and controls), creating/interpreting various types of graphs, and selecting tools and procedures for moderately-complex experiments. Students will have defined roles in their groups and will be giving and receiving feedback throughout the experiment. |
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