1/19/12
8/3 Assignments
__________________________________________________________________________________

Science with Mrs. Brown- We took the Changes in Matter, Compounds, Chemical Reactions and Chemical Bonding Test today.  

Homework-   The January constellation is due on Feb. 1st.
__________________________________________________________________________________

History with Mr. Kaslon-   Today we reviewed what we learned yesterday about Martin Luther King Jr.  For the rest of class we began learning about Manifest Destiny and did a preview activity that was completed and collected in class.  Students then began reading and working on a study guide that focused on the acquisition of Louisiana and Florida.  

Homework -Read 15.1-15.3 and complete the study guide by Thursday this week. 
__________________________________________________________________________________

English with Mrs. Szymanski - Students took a quiz over the elements of a descriptive essay and then practiced writing hooks and topic sentences about their favorite food. Students took notes over figurative language devices and practiced using them to describe a variety of people and things.

HOMEWORK: Finish the figurative language worksheet for Friday. Read for AR--41 days until points are due.
__________________________________________________________________________________

Pre-Algebra with Ms. Klein: We discussed the quiz from last week to review rates, ratios, proportions and Dimensional Analysis.  We introduced indirect measurement.
HOMEWORK:  None.
__________________________________________________________________________________

Algebra with Ms. Klein:We graphed inequalities.  All rules of inequalities apply.  If you divide or multiply with a negative number, you must change the direction of the symbol.

HOMEWORK: Page 384 #10-24 evens.
__________________________________________________________________________________

Other items of importance-