New Math Homework

Hello! Yesterday we moved on to covering Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM). We talked about the fact that when we are trying to find the Greatest Common Factor, this is a number that is smaller than the given numbers that is the smallest factor of all of the given numbers. The Least Common Multiple is a number that will be larger than the given numbers. Students will need to complete factor trees or factor ladders to find both the GCF and the LCM but it is what you do with them that is very different.

HWK due Thursday:

4.3 ST pg 147 #2-36 evens

4.4 ST pg 150-151 #2-36 evens

READ IT ALL. YES. YOU. READ ALL OF IT.

American History

Homework due Thursday, October 1, 2015

Note: I will give extra credit each week to those who complete all questions for the assigned lessons in the Lesson Review.

All grades:

• Read Lessons 41-45 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).
• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 41 on Map 20, Lesson 42 on Map 2, Lesson 43 on Map 3, Lesson 43 on Map 14 and Lesson 45 on Map 18.
• In We The People, read pages 42, 44 and 45.
• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 41, numbers 3 and 5  (p. 22 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 42, number 2 (p. 22)

• Lesson 43, numbers 1-5 (p.23)
• Lesson 44, numbers 2-4 (p.23)
• Lesson 45, number 5 (p.24)

Pre-Algebra

4.1 ST pg 139-140 #2-40 evens

4.2 ST pg 143 #2-30 evens

Daleks. Fish Fingers. Custard.

Hey, handsome and strong boy of mine!

I couldn't think of a clever title.  So, I picked Whovian as a theme.

OK.

Pre-Algebra:

Section 3.8 also deals with solving linear inequalities but the problems are stated in word form for the students to determine how to set up the problem. I have STRONGLY encouraged the class to write down the information that they know from the problem as well as what they need to know to help them when working on these types of problems. Most of the time, the "need to know info" is what they will need to represent with a variable when setting up the problem. 

A couple of important things to remember about these two sections:

-when graphing the solution set for a linear inequality, an open circle is to be placed on the number line if the problem is a greater than, less than, or not equal to problem; a solid dot is used on the number line if it is a greater than or equal to OR less than or equal to problem

-when solving linear inequalities, if you have to multiply or divide using a negative number, remember to flip your inequality symbols

HWK 

3.7 p.124-125 #2-32 evens

3.8 p. 129-130 #2-20 evens

GO AHEAD AND DO 3.7 p. 124-125 RIGHT NOW.

American History

Just a reminder!

Write a minimum of six facts about each of your assigned states, including the name of the capital. Pictures/displays are welcome, but not required. You will present each of your states in class on indicated dates.

 

9/24 Florida- Ellie and Andrew

7th & 8th grades:

• Read Lessons 36-40 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson).

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 36 on Map 13, Lesson 36 on Map 20, Lesson 38 on Map 4, Lesson 39 on Map 3.

• In We The People, read page 35-41.

• Define the following:

1. spokesman
2. tourniquet
3. invaluable
4. botany
5. astronomy
6. illusion
7. expansion
8. administer
9. primitive

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 36, numbers 1,3,4 and 5  (p. 19 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 37, numbers 1 and 4 (p. 20)

• Lesson 38, numbers 1-5 (p.20)
• Lesson 39, numbers 2, 4 and 5 (p.21)
• Lesson 40, numbers 1-5 (p.21)

• Read the attached article about Daniel Boone, beginning with “Enter Daniel Boone” on p. 267 and ending at “Clark Gets Moving” on page 269.

• Pick an event from the attachment titled “Timeline of the Revolutionary War” and write an informative essay of at least two paragraphs in length. When researching via the internet, you must abide by your parents’ internet usage rules.   

I love you, Andrew.  You're doing great.

MATH

From your loverly pre-algebra teacher:

Don't forget to keep your work and numbers organized :-)

Hello! Today we worked on section 3.5 using equations to solve word problems. The most important thing when working with word problems is to identify what information is given in the problem and what you need to find out. The information you are looking for is usually going to be represented by a variable when writing out the equation and the other bits of information included in the problem are the other pieces of the equation.

We briefly looked at section 3.6 using numbers and inequalities. We covered the different sets of numbers but class ended before we got to example 2 on page 117. Please go over this example where students will need to determine whether the solution to the equation would belong to the set of numbers the question identifies. Students will need to read through the different forms of inequalities listed at the top of p. 118 and go over example 3. In this example, students will need to substitute the given numbers into the given inequalities to determine if the number makes the statement true or false.

For homework,  students need to complete the assignment for section 3.5 and then complete the assignment for 3.6 after you go over the items mentioned above. Please let me know if you have any questions!

HWK
3.5 ST p.113-114 #2-36 evens
3.6 ST p. 118-119 #2-32 evens

Have a great week!
Jennifer

MONDAY.

Alright.

Good morning, handsome!  For real.  I know that looks don't mean a thing, and it's just the heart that matters...but, Andrew....you're turning into such a good-looking young man.  God doesn't care about the outside - just the inside - and, what we should focus on too.  I can't help it.  You're a cute kid.

Spend some time with your Heavenly Father today.  Just get on your knees and thank Him for His awesomeness and greatness.  Pray for your family and friends.  Pray for help today to understand His love for you and what you should do with that love.  

Notice that I capitalize any pronoun or noun that mentions our Lord.  It's a great and easy grammar rule that I really care that you follow.  It's a pretty big deal to me.  

I think that since the church is going through Colossians that we should too.

So, what do you know about Colossians?  Read Colossians 1:1-8.  What are your first thoughts about the original audience?  Paul wrote this to a specific church.  How do you think he felt about the church?  

Also, I want you to write out this verse.  If you want to draw a picture with it, then that'd be cool too.  Just imagine what being rooted and built up in Him would look like.

OK.

NOW.  

SCHOOL.

SPELLING.  Come fine me with that book again.

HISTORY:

Note: I will give extra credit each week to those who complete all questions for all of the assigned lessons in the Lesson Review. 

All grades:

• Read Lessons 31-35 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson). 

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 31 on Map 7 and on Map 20, Lesson 33 on Map 3, Lesson 34 on Map 2 and on Map 12

• In We the People, read page 29, 30, 32 and 34.

• Define the following (you may use the definitions on p. 97 in you textbook):

• abolitionist
• peal
• pacifist
• emigrate

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 31, numbers 1-5 (p.16 in Lesson Review)

• Lesson 32, numbers 4 and 5 (p. 17)
• Lesson 33, numbers 1,4 and 5 (p.17)
• Lesson 34, numbers 1 and 4 (p.18)
• Lesson 35, numbers 2 and 5 (p.18)

• Complete open book test on Units 4-6.    

Algebra

Find me to go over answers!

Hey, there Mr.  Awesome!

Just a quick note to remind you that I love you.  You are a great young man.  I trust you, and I'm enjoying watching you turn into the man God has made.

Before you start your day....Read the Bible and spend some time in prayer.  It will just help you focus on what is right and good.  

Here's a neat video I found of kids sharing their testimonies that I thought you'd like.  I'm praying for you to realize how special you are - not only to me, dad, family and friends....BUT to GOD.  He loves you, Andrew.  He made you the quirky and wonderful way you are.

click here to watch this video

OK, Now I want you to read Romans 12:1-3.  Romans is a New Testament book.  It was written by Paul.  You know, the guy (Saul)  that was cruel to Christians, then he heard, "Saul, why do you persecute me?" Then, turned blind?  Yep.  That guy. 

He wrote this to Jews and Gentiles (people that weren't Jews) that changed their lives after Jesus' death and resurrection on  a special day called Pentecost.  Many of the people reading this letter for the first time had loved ones that were being persecuted just because they were Christians. 

This letter was a big deal to them.  It's awesome that we get to read this letter too.  I think you'll like chapter 12 a lot.  I do!

Also, a head's up about the city of Rome...it was a busy city with about a million folks.  So, it was a diverse city.

Today, September 11, is a big day that our country is remembering from our history.  Please watch this video.  https://youtu.be/3vyZD36cZVo

OK.

HOMEWORK.

Pre-Algebra - 

THIS MUST BE COMPLETE BY MONDAY!

3.3 ST pg 102-103 #2-40 evens

3.4 ST pg 106-107 #2-38 evens
Remember to use the chart on pg 99 to help you if you are unsure what to do first.  

She gave this great example of how to work problems in the email she sent:

-5x+7x+12=-8

first combine -5x and 7x: 2x+12=-8

then undo the adding of 12 by subtracting 12 from each side:

2x+12-12=-8-12

2x=-20

now you will divide each side by 2 and you will be left with x=-10

I found another math video that is short...but, it's about math multi step equations.

Click here for math video

SPELLING

You'll be learning the doubling rule.  

Think - ONE syllable.  ONE Consonant will be at the end of the word.  ONE vowel will be before the consonant.  You'll see more about it.  Read the lesson very well.  Make stars on points you don't want to forget.  Do exercise 1 on page 2 and 3.

OH HEY!  ONE MORE TIME!  I LOVE YOU, ANDREW DEAN SHIRLEY!

Homework due Thursday, September 17th, 2015

You can break all this up how you want to...if you want my help with that, then you know I'd be super happy to help you.

Would anyone be interested in making Colonial Cranberry Apple Crisp for the class next week (for extra credit)? Email me and I will send you the recipe….

Note: I will give extra credit each week to those who complete all questions for all of the assigned lessons in the Lesson Review. 

All grades:

• Read Lessons 31-35 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson). 

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 31 on Map 7 and on Map 20, Lesson 33 on Map 3, Lesson 34 on Map 2 and on Map 12

• In We the People, read page 29, 30, 32 and 34.

• Define the following (you may use the definitions on p. 97 in you textbook):

• abolitionist
• peal
• pacifist
• emigrate

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 31, numbers 1-5 (p.16 in Lesson Review)

• Lesson 32, numbers 4 and 5 (p. 17)
• Lesson 33, numbers 1,4 and 5 (p.17)
• Lesson 34, numbers 1 and 4 (p.18)
• Lesson 35, numbers 2 and 5 (p.18)

• Complete open book test on Units 4-6.    

Hey there, Buddy!

Hey, handsome son of mine!  I sure do love you, and I'm thankful you're going to get to help out with Jeremy today.  I'm praying that you'll be a great help, and that you'll learn a lot about leadership, football and that your friendship with Logan and Jeremy grows and grows.

OK.

When time permits I want you to read 1 Corinthians 13.  Tell me what part stuck out the most to you? Remember, Paul wrote this the the Corinthian church.  The city of Corinth was known for being a wild and rowdy city full of confusion with all sorts of Greek gods and tons o' sin.

Pre-Algebra

Here is the homework that will be due on Thursday the 10th:

-Section 3.2 ST pg 96-97 D#1-38

-Read through the 7 examples in the text pages 99-102 that show different examples of solving 2 step equations. This is what we will start with in class on 9/10 and I need students to be familiar with these examples.

-Make corrections to missed test items for 1/2 credit. SHOW YOUR WORK ON SEPARATE PAPER!!!• Don’t forget the test at the end of the year naming the states, their postal abbreviations, and capitals!

History:

Hey.  You gotta have your work organized for Mrs.  Gwen.   You gotta make sure you have papers filed under correct tabs (you wrote down a list of tab labels the second week of school) and can locate things relatively easily. 

• Read Lessons 26-30 in America the Beautiful Part I (disregard the activities listed at the end of each lesson). I suggest using a highlighter and writing notes, thoughts and questions in the margin (in pencil?) as you go.

• In Maps of America the Beautiful, complete:  Lesson 26 and 27 (on Map 10), Lesson 28 (on Map 2 and Map 11) and Lesson 29 (on Map 3).

• In We The People, read page 25-28.

• Define the following (you may use the definitions on p. 97 in you textbook):

• coerce
• intolerable
• munitions
• continental
• militia

• Answer the following questions in your Lesson Review workbook:
• Lesson 26, numbers 1-5  (p. 14 in Lesson Review)
• Lesson 27, numbers 2,4 and 5 (p. 14)

• Lesson 28, number 4 (p.15)
• Lesson 29, numbers 1,2 and 4 (p.15)
• Lesson 30, numbers 1-4 (p.16)

• Boys only: Referring to page 26 in “We The People”, write an imaginary reply from Joseph Webb to Nathanael Greene (in letter form).

I told the students in class that they will be having a test over the fifty states at the end of the year:

• in-class
• closed book (and any other material)
• blank map
• will locate each state and label three things - state name, state postal abbreviation, and capital name
• will count off for misspelled names

SPELLING.

Check it out.  I got the book that Casey Tatum said helped Alex.

You'll be learning the doubling rule.  

Think - ONE syllable.  ONE Consonant will be at the end of the word.  ONE vowel will be before the consonant.  You'll see more about it.  Read the lesson very well.  Make stars on points you don't want to forget.  Do exercise 1 on page 2 and 3.

I love you.  I'm so happy and proud of what our great God is doing in your life.