Schedule
Independent
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8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn
8:30-9:30-Math
9:30-10:00-History
10:00-10:45-Language Arts
10:45-11-RR/Get Lunch
11:00-11:30-Science
11:30-12:00-Testing/Conferencing
12:00-1:00-P.E
1:00-2:00-Study Hall
8th Grade Independent Study
Assignments
T1W2
Due September 14
Name_______________________
Total Work Completed_______%
(0/20/40/60/80/100)
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Physical Education
5 PE Credits Due by November 15th
____P.E Log-320 Minutes
Grade______________
TW________________
Order of Operations
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Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication and
Division left to right
Addition and Subtration
left to right
www.mathgoodies.com
Math-Green Course 2
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Pg. 14
Pre-Test
1. 5 + -12=
2. -17 + 4=
3. 2 – (-4)=
4. -55 – 10=
5. 16 + -6=
Math
Objectives:
Students Will:
-identify absolute value of positive and negative numbers
-add and subtract positive and negative numbers
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Into (Below Grade Level or getting D/F)
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Through (All Students)
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____go.hrw.com Lessons 1-3, 1-4, and 1-5
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____Ch. 1 Lesson 3. Questions Pgs. 1-17
____Ch. 1 Lesson 4. Questions Pgs. 1-21
____Ch. 1 Lesson 5. Questions Pgs. 1-25.
____Basic Skills Review Packet
Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)
____Do go.hrw.com lesson 1-6. Do Guided Practice for lesson 6 with 100%.
8TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS
CHAPTER 1
“Getting what you “wish” for.
Treasure Essay: Write a descriptive essay
describing in detail the item/person you
treasrue.
8th Grade Language Arts
T1-Week 2
Objectives:
Students will….
 Be able to compare and contrast Magazine Articles
and Textbooks according to scope, treatment, and
Organization (Lang. Objective)
 Analyze the structural elements of plot
 Be able to identify and correctly use nouns and
pronouns
 Know how to make subjects and verbs agree
 Be able to navigate a new textbooks
Test Results
Set goals for
yourself!
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Diagnostic
Treasure of Lemon Brown
Plot
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Sequence of events in
a story
www.readwritethink.org
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Create a plot map of
the story “Treasure of
Lemon Brown”
Grammar (Packet)
Subject-Verb Agreement
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Warriner’s Book
Internet Sources
Third Person Verbs
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Daily Language
Practice Cover
Chompchomp.com
 BEST!
 Powerpoints
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Funbrain.com
Next week’s reading….
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Physical Science Pg. 141
Into (Strategic Students)
____Interactive Reader Section for “Treasure of Lemon Brown”
____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by parent)
Through (All Students)
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____Read “Physical Science” Pgs. 136-143. Do questions 1-6 Pg. 144.
____Read “The Scientific Method” Pgs. 149-152. Do questions 1-6 Pg. 153.
____Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Physical Science”
____Grammar Link Pg. 29
____Daily Language Practice Lesson 2 (Sent. & Paragraph)
____Plot Map for “Treasure…” using readwritethink.org (In Class)
____Treasure Descriptive Essay (In Class)
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Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)
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____Watch “Charly” Movie. Complete Movie Summary.
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____Read Novel…”The Islanders”
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____Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map
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____Choices Activities Pg. 29
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Housekeeping
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Sample
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 Grading
 Walls-Thinkers
Bubble Map,
Scientific method (Copy)
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P.E.-320 Min. this week
Backpack/Notebook Check next
week
8th Grade Physical Science
T1-Week 2
Objectives:
Students will….
 (Language Objective) Be able to write an essay
describing the steps of the Scientific Method
 conduct a scientific experiment using the correct method
and steps
 understand why adhering to correct scientific study is
important
 Get an A+ on the first Science Test!!!
Physical Science….what is it?
(www.howstuffworks.com
“The Universe and it’s Future”)
From Atom……
To universe
Cornell Notes Check!!!!
Chapter 1
Notebook Options
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Separate notebook
Binder sections
Cornell notes
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2 Columns
1stVocabulary/Definition
2nd Blue
Headings/Details
Scientific Method
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PPT
Density Experiment
Objective:
To understand
how to use to
Scientific
Method to
conduct an
experiment
and to use
PSUSD forms
for
experimentati
on correctly
Into/Through (All Students)
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____Read Chapter 1 Lesson 3. Take Cornell Notes.
____Do Questions Pg. 21
____Scientific Method Sequence Chart
____Experiment Observation Form
____Ch. 1 Assessment Pg. 25
____Ch. 1 Take Home Test
Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)
____ Go to the internet and find a fun experiment. Conduct and complete
Observation forms.
____Water Clock Pg. 24
Start the year right!
Packet-To return
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Packet for work
Technology Use
Insurance???
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Return to me if you have
insurance
Emergency Card
Grade and Attendance
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PPT
To give to Guardians…
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PE
Starts Oct. 1
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Schedule
All tutoring starts Oct. 1
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Calendar
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Min. Days
8th Grade American History
T1-Week 1
Objectives:
Students will….
 Explain how the British won the French and Indian
War
 Describe the identity of the U.S. prior to becoming a
contry
 Prepare notes and study for Ch. 5 Test
History Timeline Preparation
Event
1.-Mayflower sets sail
2.-Mayflower lands in America
3.-Stamp Act
4.-Boston Tea Party
5.-Battle of Lexington Concord
6.-Declaration of
Independence Signed
7.-Revolutionary War Begins
8.-Revolutionary War Ends
Date
What happened?
Timeline Assignment
This week….
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Do research of main
dates for this
Benchmark
Worksheet
Next week….
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Place into timeline
www.teach-nology.com
Enlightenment Thinkers
Jonathan
Edwards
George
Whitefield
Thinkers
Benjamin
Franklin
John Locke
Bubble Map
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Education
Economy
Religion
War
Political Ideas
Publishing
Test
Chapter 5
Into/Through (All Students)
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____Read Chapter 5 Lesson 3. Take Cornell Notes.
____Do Questions Pg. 151.
____Puzzle Worksheet
____Chapter 5 Assessment Pg. 152 (1-10)
____American Identity Bubble Map (3 each bubble)
____Timeline teach-nology.com (add French Indian War)
____Prepare notes and study for Ch. 5 Test
Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)
____Make a diorama of the Boston Tea Party
____Write a 2 Page Typed Biography of one of the Enlightenment thinkers (See Pg. 153 A and B)
____Read “Johnny Tremain” and do a book report