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Sun, Sep 26
Sukkot
9/20/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/27/21 (ends at sundown)
Mon, Sep 27
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
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T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
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Pulley Math
M19 complete chapter 2 part 1 Questions 17-62 odds and 73,74,75 Starting on page 78
M25 complete Khan work from today
M25 complete Khan work from today
Shemini Atzeret
9/27/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/29/21 (ends at sundown)
Sukkot
9/20/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/27/21 (ends at sundown)
U.S. History
Week of 9/27-10/1
Monday/Tuesday: 1. We will review Thesis slideshow and then you will meet with the others that have your same seed to discuss what you created and can all collaborate to make sure that you are knowledgable about your seed..
Wednesday: Continue working on presentation to make any corrections necessary.
Thursday/Friday:1. Will get into your Original groups to share out about your seed and hear about the other seeds. After groups are done, grade yourself on the Rubric, then submit 3 assignments (Document, Slideshow and Rubric).
Monday/Tuesday-next week (10/4-10/8) Students will begin working on the Colonies and in particular Jamestown.
Tue, Sep 28
Pulley -MATH
M25 - period 1 complete TWMM investigation 2.4 ABC and E
Shemini Atzeret
9/27/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/29/21 (ends at sundown)
Simchat Torah
9/28/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/29/21 (ends at sundown)
U.S. History
Week of 9/27-10/1
Monday/Tuesday: 1. We will review Thesis slideshow and then you will meet with the others that have your same seed to discuss what you created and can all collaborate to make sure that you are knowledgable about your seed..
Wednesday: Continue working on presentation to make any corrections necessary.
Thursday/Friday:1. Will get into your Original groups to share out about your seed and hear about the other seeds. After groups are done, grade yourself on the Rubric, then submit 3 assignments (Document, Slideshow and Rubric).
Monday/Tuesday-next week (10/4-10/8) Students will begin working on the Colonies and in particular Jamestown.
Wed, Sep 29
Shemini Atzeret
9/27/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/29/21 (ends at sundown)
Simchat Torah
9/28/21 (begins at sundown) through 9/29/21 (ends at sundown)
U.S. History
Week of 9/27-10/1
Monday/Tuesday: 1. We will review Thesis slideshow and then you will meet with the others that have your same seed to discuss what you created and can all collaborate to make sure that you are knowledgable about your seed..
Wednesday: Continue working on presentation to make any corrections necessary.
Thursday/Friday:1. Will get into your Original groups to share out about your seed and hear about the other seeds. After groups are done, grade yourself on the Rubric, then submit 3 assignments (Document, Slideshow and Rubric).
Monday/Tuesday-next week (10/4-10/8) Students will begin working on the Colonies and in particular Jamestown.
Thu, Sep 30
Pulley - Math
M19 - chapter 2.2, Questions 9-16,21-33 (ODD) 35-42, 49-56 - looking at functions - what makes a function?
M25 TWMM complete 3.1
M25 TWMM complete 3.1
U.S. History
Week of 9/27-10/1
Monday/Tuesday: 1. We will review Thesis slideshow and then you will meet with the others that have your same seed to discuss what you created and can all collaborate to make sure that you are knowledgable about your seed..
Wednesday: Continue working on presentation to make any corrections necessary.
Thursday/Friday:1. Will get into your Original groups to share out about your seed and hear about the other seeds. After groups are done, grade yourself on the Rubric, then submit 3 assignments (Document, Slideshow and Rubric).
Monday/Tuesday-next week (10/4-10/8) Students will begin working on the Colonies and in particular Jamestown.
Fri, Oct 1
Pulley - Math
M25 - complete Khan quizzes on negative numbers and try the Easybridge assignment from the SSO
U.S. History
Week of 9/27-10/1
Monday/Tuesday: 1. We will review Thesis slideshow and then you will meet with the others that have your same seed to discuss what you created and can all collaborate to make sure that you are knowledgable about your seed..
Wednesday: Continue working on presentation to make any corrections necessary.
Thursday/Friday:1. Will get into your Original groups to share out about your seed and hear about the other seeds. After groups are done, grade yourself on the Rubric, then submit 3 assignments (Document, Slideshow and Rubric).
Monday/Tuesday-next week (10/4-10/8) Students will begin working on the Colonies and in particular Jamestown.
Sat, Oct 2
Sun, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 4
Math - Pulley
M19 - Linear equations, page 101 questions 15-45 (odds)
M25 - complete Khan and easybridge work from class
M25 - complete Khan and easybridge work from class
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
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SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
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SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
U.S. History
Week: 10/4-10/8, 2021
Monday/Tuesday begin by:
1. When class starts, you will get into your original groups and each student will share their seed thesis presentation.
2. Take notes in Part D, as you listen to others.
3. We will finish the class by having you fill in the whole World thesis chart at the bottom of the form.
4. Grade yourself on the Thesis, then submit Document, Slideshow and IF you took notes on the seperate form, turn that in as well.
Wednesday: Study Hall-check for missing assignments.
Thursday/Friday: Start learning about Jamestown and Pocahontas
Tue, Oct 5
Pulley - math
M25 - TWMM complete 3.1 and ACE question 14
U.S. History
Week: 10/4-10/8, 2021
Monday/Tuesday begin by:
1. When class starts, you will get into your original groups and each student will share their seed thesis presentation.
2. Take notes in Part D, as you listen to others.
3. We will finish the class by having you fill in the whole World thesis chart at the bottom of the form.
4. Grade yourself on the Thesis, then submit Document, Slideshow and IF you took notes on the seperate form, turn that in as well.
Wednesday: Study Hall-check for missing assignments.
Thursday/Friday: Start learning about Jamestown and Pocahontas
Wed, Oct 6
U.S. History
Week: 10/4-10/8, 2021
Monday/Tuesday begin by:
1. When class starts, you will get into your original groups and each student will share their seed thesis presentation.
2. Take notes in Part D, as you listen to others.
3. We will finish the class by having you fill in the whole World thesis chart at the bottom of the form.
4. Grade yourself on the Thesis, then submit Document, Slideshow and IF you took notes on the seperate form, turn that in as well.
Wednesday: Study Hall-check for missing assignments.
Thursday/Friday: Start learning about Jamestown and Pocahontas
Thu, Oct 7
U.S. History
Week: 10/4-10/8, 2021
Monday/Tuesday begin by:
1. When class starts, you will get into your original groups and each student will share their seed thesis presentation.
2. Take notes in Part D, as you listen to others.
3. We will finish the class by having you fill in the whole World thesis chart at the bottom of the form.
4. Grade yourself on the Thesis, then submit Document, Slideshow and IF you took notes on the seperate form, turn that in as well.
Wednesday: Study Hall-check for missing assignments.
Thursday/Friday: Start learning about Jamestown and Pocahontas
Fri, Oct 8
U.S. History
Week: 10/4-10/8, 2021
Monday/Tuesday begin by:
1. When class starts, you will get into your original groups and each student will share their seed thesis presentation.
2. Take notes in Part D, as you listen to others.
3. We will finish the class by having you fill in the whole World thesis chart at the bottom of the form.
4. Grade yourself on the Thesis, then submit Document, Slideshow and IF you took notes on the seperate form, turn that in as well.
Wednesday: Study Hall-check for missing assignments.
Thursday/Friday: Start learning about Jamestown and Pocahontas
Sat, Oct 9
Sun, Oct 10
Mon, Oct 11
8th Grade Science
M/T: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Setting up the data collecting Google doc for groups Example Data Sheet
W: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Missing Work
Th/F: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles SWYK #2 and review SWYK #3
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
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SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
Pulley - Math
M19 - read intro to chapter 2.5
M25 n/a
M25 n/a
U.S. History
Mon/Tues: watch video and answer questions in Part 1
Wednesday: Read article on Pocahontas and takes some notes to answer Part 2
Thursday/Friday: 1. Read John Smith article and answer Part 3
2. Watch short video clip in Part 4 and answer the question.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will complete Part 5 and then start the drawing activity-information/instructions to follow
Tue, Oct 12
8th Grade Science
M/T: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Setting up the data collecting Google doc for groups Example Data Sheet
W: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Missing Work
Th/F: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles SWYK #2 and review SWYK #3
Pulley - Math
M19 - read intro to chapter 2.5
M25 n/a
M25 n/a
U.S. History
Mon/Tues: watch video and answer questions in Part 1
Wednesday: Read article on Pocahontas and takes some notes to answer Part 2
Thursday/Friday: 1. Read John Smith article and answer Part 3
2. Watch short video clip in Part 4 and answer the question.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will complete Part 5 and then start the drawing activity-information/instructions to follow
Wed, Oct 13
8th Grade Science
M/T: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Setting up the data collecting Google doc for groups Example Data Sheet
W: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Missing Work
Th/F: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles SWYK #2 and review SWYK #3
Pulley - Math
M19 complete questions from 2.5
M25 new book day - Looking For Pythagoras - complete investigation 1.1
M25 new book day - Looking For Pythagoras - complete investigation 1.1
U.S. History
Mon/Tues: watch video and answer questions in Part 1
Wednesday: Read article on Pocahontas and takes some notes to answer Part 2
Thursday/Friday: 1. Read John Smith article and answer Part 3
2. Watch short video clip in Part 4 and answer the question.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will complete Part 5 and then start the drawing activity-information/instructions to follow
Thu, Oct 14
8th Grade Science
M/T: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Setting up the data collecting Google doc for groups Example Data Sheet
W: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Missing Work
Th/F: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles SWYK #2 and review SWYK #3
Math - Pulley
M19 - Chap 2.5Q 58-78 -evens,97-100 all
M25 New book - complete investigations 1.1 and 1.2 from the book 'Looking for Pythagoras' (LFP)
Enjoy the long weekend
M25 New book - complete investigations 1.1 and 1.2 from the book 'Looking for Pythagoras' (LFP)
Enjoy the long weekend
U.S. History
Mon/Tues: watch video and answer questions in Part 1
Wednesday: Read article on Pocahontas and takes some notes to answer Part 2
Thursday/Friday: 1. Read John Smith article and answer Part 3
2. Watch short video clip in Part 4 and answer the question.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will complete Part 5 and then start the drawing activity-information/instructions to follow
Fri, Oct 15
8th Grade Science
M/T: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Setting up the data collecting Google doc for groups Example Data Sheet
W: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles Missing Work
Th/F: Inquiry 1.3 Earth's Systems and EcoBottles SWYK #2 and review SWYK #3
Math - Pulley
M19 - Chap 2.5Q 58-78 -evens,97-100 all
M25 New book - complete investigations 1.1 and 1.2 from the book 'Looking for Pythagoras' (LFP)
Enjoy the long weekend
M25 New book - complete investigations 1.1 and 1.2 from the book 'Looking for Pythagoras' (LFP)
Enjoy the long weekend
U.S. History
Mon/Tues: watch video and answer questions in Part 1
Wednesday: Read article on Pocahontas and takes some notes to answer Part 2
Thursday/Friday: 1. Read John Smith article and answer Part 3
2. Watch short video clip in Part 4 and answer the question.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will complete Part 5 and then start the drawing activity-information/instructions to follow
Sat, Oct 16
Sun, Oct 17
Mon, Oct 18
8th Grade Science
T: Inquiry 1.4 Is this the 11th Hour? Finish Box #6, Reviewing Vocabulary Words
W: Walk Through How to use the Open Data Platform and Complete: SWYK and Assessment/Assignment #1
Th/F: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
U.S. History
Week: 10/18-10/22, 2021
Monday: No school
Tues: Introduction to drawing assignment for Jamestown and begin working on it.
Wednesday:Continue working on drawing.
Thursday/Friday: 1. Complete drawing and and turn into the class tray near sign out binder.
2. Using the rubric, grade yourself on drawing and submit to Schoology.
submit.
3. Begin watch the Disney Movie-Pocahontas and fill in comparison chart as you go.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will finish video and submit comparison Chart to Schoology.
Tue, Oct 19
8th Grade Science
T: Inquiry 1.4 Is this the 11th Hour? Finish Box #6, Reviewing Vocabulary Words
W: Walk Through How to use the Open Data Platform and Complete: SWYK and Assessment/Assignment #1
Th/F: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
Math - Pulley
M19 - Cahp 2.5 complete the 'quick quiz and moving on assignment at the end of the section
m25 LFP complete 1.3 and ACE 26-33, 42 and 43 starting page 17
m25 LFP complete 1.3 and ACE 26-33, 42 and 43 starting page 17
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
U.S. History
Week: 10/18-10/22, 2021
Monday: No school
Tues: Introduction to drawing assignment for Jamestown and begin working on it.
Wednesday:Continue working on drawing.
Thursday/Friday: 1. Complete drawing and and turn into the class tray near sign out binder.
2. Using the rubric, grade yourself on drawing and submit to Schoology.
submit.
3. Begin watch the Disney Movie-Pocahontas and fill in comparison chart as you go.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will finish video and submit comparison Chart to Schoology.
Wed, Oct 20
8th Grade Science
T: Inquiry 1.4 Is this the 11th Hour? Finish Box #6, Reviewing Vocabulary Words
W: Walk Through How to use the Open Data Platform and Complete: SWYK and Assessment/Assignment #1
Th/F: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
Math -Pulley
M19 complete 2.6 questions from class 7-31(odds)
M25 Complete 2.1 from class and Khan questions on Square numbers
M25 Complete 2.1 from class and Khan questions on Square numbers
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
U.S. History
Week: 10/18-10/22, 2021
Monday: No school
Tues: Introduction to drawing assignment for Jamestown and begin working on it.
Wednesday:Continue working on drawing.
Thursday/Friday: 1. Complete drawing and and turn into the class tray near sign out binder.
2. Using the rubric, grade yourself on drawing and submit to Schoology.
submit.
3. Begin watch the Disney Movie-Pocahontas and fill in comparison chart as you go.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will finish video and submit comparison Chart to Schoology.
Thu, Oct 21
8th Grade Science
T: Inquiry 1.4 Is this the 11th Hour? Finish Box #6, Reviewing Vocabulary Words
W: Walk Through How to use the Open Data Platform and Complete: SWYK and Assessment/Assignment #1
Th/F: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
Math - Pulley
M19 - complete review materials for Monday's chapter 2 test
M25 LFP complete inv 2.2 from class and ACE questions 4-37
M25 LFP complete inv 2.2 from class and ACE questions 4-37
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
U.S. History
Week: 10/18-10/22, 2021
Monday: No school
Tues: Introduction to drawing assignment for Jamestown and begin working on it.
Wednesday:Continue working on drawing.
Thursday/Friday: 1. Complete drawing and and turn into the class tray near sign out binder.
2. Using the rubric, grade yourself on drawing and submit to Schoology.
submit.
3. Begin watch the Disney Movie-Pocahontas and fill in comparison chart as you go.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will finish video and submit comparison Chart to Schoology.
Fri, Oct 22
8th Grade Science
T: Inquiry 1.4 Is this the 11th Hour? Finish Box #6, Reviewing Vocabulary Words
W: Walk Through How to use the Open Data Platform and Complete: SWYK and Assessment/Assignment #1
Th/F: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
Math - Pulley
M19 - complete review materials for Monday's chapter 2 test
M25 LFP complete inv 2.2 from class and ACE questions 4-37
M25 LFP complete inv 2.2 from class and ACE questions 4-37
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
U.S. History
Week: 10/18-10/22, 2021
Monday: No school
Tues: Introduction to drawing assignment for Jamestown and begin working on it.
Wednesday:Continue working on drawing.
Thursday/Friday: 1. Complete drawing and and turn into the class tray near sign out binder.
2. Using the rubric, grade yourself on drawing and submit to Schoology.
submit.
3. Begin watch the Disney Movie-Pocahontas and fill in comparison chart as you go.
Next week on Monday/Tuesday: Students will finish video and submit comparison Chart to Schoology.
Sat, Oct 23
Sun, Oct 24
Mon, Oct 25
8th Grade Science
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
Math - Pulley
M19 - prep sheet for chapter 3
M25 LFP - complete 2.4 - Cube numbers
M25 LFP - complete 2.4 - Cube numbers
PACK Reset
M: Circle Check In/Announcements) Link to Roses/Thorns/Buds Activity
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
SEL Menu for Teachers; Link to 8th Grade PACK Reset Reminders
U.S. History
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
Tue, Oct 26
8th Grade Science
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
Math - Pulley
M19 - prep sheet for chapter 3
M25 LFP - complete 2.4 - Cube numbers
M25 LFP - complete 2.4 - Cube numbers
U.S. History
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
Wed, Oct 27
8th Grade Science
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
U.S. History
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
Thu, Oct 28
8th Grade Science
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
U.S. History
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
Fri, Oct 29
8th Grade Science
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
U.S. History
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
Sat, Oct 30
Sun, Oct 31
Mon, Nov 1
PACK Reset
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T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
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F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
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T: Study Hall - PRINT MISSING REPORT for your RESET OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
W: No Reset
Th: 360; Study Hall OR Counseling/Town Halls with Admin/Lessons as needed or directed
F: Missing Work Help or Play Time - We need to develop a rotation of who will host Missing Work Help!
Add Calendar: https://npm.bvsd.org/academics/add-calendar-info/Change Avatar;
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Open Enrollment on-time application window begins for 20-21 school year
Families can begin to submit Open Enrollment Applications for the following school year's attendance. All applicants applying within the window will be placed in the lottery to be offered a seat at their requested school choice(s).
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Families can begin to submit Open Enrollment Applications for the following school year's attendance. All applicants applying within the window will be placed in the lottery to be offered a seat at their requested school choice(s).
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Open Enrollment on-time application window begins for 20-21 school year
Families can begin to submit Open Enrollment Applications for the following school year's attendance. All applicants applying within the window will be placed in the lottery to be offered a seat at their requested school choice(s).
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8th Grade Science
all day
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
Math - Pulley
all day
M19 - prep sheet for chapter 3
M25 LFP - complete 2.4 - Cube numbers
M25 LFP - complete 2.4 - Cube numbers
U.S. History
all day
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
8th Grade Science
all day
All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
U.S. History
all day
Week: 10/25-10/29, 2021
Monday/Tuesday: Watch the Pocahontas movie and use comparison chart to compare and contrast the video to the real Jamestown and Pocahontas.
Wednesday: Finish the video and any completion needed for comic, grade yourself on rubric and turn in both rubric and comic WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Thursday/Friday: Pre-quiz on the 13 Colonies and begin reading about the Northern region.
8th Grade Science
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All expectations and information available on: Schoology
Current Unit information: Camp 1: What's the Deal With Dumpster Diving? (Look in Schoology for resources and assignments)
Phenomenon: The human population and the factors that effect its growth.
Driving Question: What is the human population and is it increasing? What factors cause the human population to increase?
M/T: Start working on Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. #1-9 and do the SWYK, if there is time.
W: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. Infographic.
Th/Fri: Inquiry 1.5 Enochlophobia: It's Crowded up in Here. SWYK (mini-pacers and glossary) and Part 2.
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