8th Grade Homework January 27, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, reflect on research found, Quiz ch. 16 and 17, begin movie
HW: Grammar WB 75 and 76 (1/28), Ch. 18 and 19 (1/29)

Social Studies
HW: New Colossus Poem Revision 1/28

Math 8
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Test
HW: Problem Solving due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: Solving Linear Systems Using Elimination
HW: p. 447 (4-18 even, 35, 40, 41) – due Thursday

Science
In Class: Review terrestrial and Jovian planet features. Create a scale model of the solar system.
HW: Journal Entry – answer questions:
Which planet is closest to the Sun? Which planet is furthest away?
Think about the distances between the planets. Are the distances about the same? Or are some planets farther apart than others?
Why is it difficult to make a scale model of the solar system?
List five differences between the terrestrial planets and the Jovian planets.

Band
In Class:
HW:

Geography
In Class: 2nd- geog expectations, class outline, Where have you been Map
HW: Where have you been due 1/28

PE / Health
In Class: Eating Disorders & Teen/Body Image discussion
HW: Bring a sample of pop culture/advertising that may negatively affect a teen’s image. Due Thursday 1/29.

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Presentaciones, números grandes (notes)
HW: Números grandes worksheet due tomorrow

Advanced Spanish
In Class: La República Dominicana – información, Antes de ser libres intro
HW: Read ch. 1 ADSL

French
In Class:
HW:

Reading
In Class: IRT for 20 minutes; Continue watching Holes
HW: IRT for 20 minutes