8th Grade Homework
8th Grade Confirmation
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
2/2/12
Social Studies- Inspirational Speech of civil war character (30 seconds - 60 seconds) and Venn diagram
Science: Finish Atomic Math Chart- Due in homeroom in the morning.
Reading: book report due on Monday
2/1/12
Social Studies- Tomorrow civil war weaponry, transportation, and communication sheets due. Friday: Venn diagram of differences/similarities of North/South and be ready to present one minute "Inspirationa"l Speech from the point of view of a Civil War historical person.
1-30-12
English-Due Tuesday: Review p.465, Follow Directions on Ex 9 & 10,p.440.
Due Wednesday: Vocabulary complete Chap 8, including flashcards.
Religion-Final day forPictures of sacraments and sponsors for Powerpoints.
Reminder:******bring BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/copy, if not Baptized at St. Agnes ASAP.
Social Studies-- Due Feb. 2nd Civil War poster showing transportation, weaponry and communication innovations for the Civil War and modern counterparts. Civil War pictures must be drawn. Modern innovations can be computer generated. All picutres need a 3-4 sentence caption.
Science: Inside the atom key terms workshet due Tuesday
Reading: book report due on Monday, Feb. 6
1/26/12
Social Studies- Current event due
1-25-12
Social Studies- Test over Union/Confederation leadership during Civil War
Reading: figurative language examples due tomorrow, book report due on Feb. 6
1-24-12
English- 463-464, Ex 7&8. Follow directions.
Religion-Read p.34-38. Activity Book-p.19 & 20-Due Thursday.
Social Studies- complete Confederate leadership review sheet.
1-23-12
Social Studies- Union leadership review questions
Reading: ws, book report due on Feb. 6
Science: Biomes Project Due Wdnesday!!
1-20-12
Science: Worksheet due Monday. Biomes Project due Tuesday at the beginning of class!
Reading: read book for book report due on Feb. 6
1-19-12
Social Studies- Civil War baseball worksheet. Use hand-out. Current event notebook due.
Science: Working on Biomes Project- DUE Tuesday. Study Greek of the Week.
Reading: ws due tomorrow, read book for book report due on Feb. 6
1-18-2012
English-p. 462 Ex 5&6 all.
Vocabulary-Study for spelling and definition quiz.
Reading: read for book report, props and costumes tomorrow
1-17-12
English-p.460 Ex 3 &4. Evens.
Follow Directions. Vocab-Study Chap 7 flashcards for quiz on Thurs.
Social Studies- TEST over soldiers life and Civil War medicine.
Science: Outline Ch 5 Section 2 (Pages 130-135) same way you did Section 1. Vocab words must be included.
1/12/12
English-Vocab-complete Chap 7 all(including Completing the Sentence)
Religion-Get Sacramental Life guidelines signed. Bring photos,
artifacts, or certificates for PowerPoint.
1/11/12
English-Vocab Choosing the right word and Vocab in Context.
Social Studies- complete Soldiers life worksheet. Use packet.
Reading: Scripts due tomorrow
1/10/12
English-Vocab-begin Chap 7 with flashcards, Synonyms and Antonyms and definitions.
Religion-Bring flashdrives and look for pictures for Powerpoints.
1/9/12
Religion-Write a paragraph stating 3 behaviors, attitudes, beliefs that show and explain how
you are a Catholic Christian.
English-Vocabulary p.72-83 completed by Tuesday.
Social Studies- TEST over Causes of Civil War.
Reading: Scripts due Thursday at the end of class, decide on book for book report due on Feb. 15 - must have book chosen by Wednesday of this week!
1/6/12
Reading: Decide on book for next book report, please have it for class by Wednesday
Science: Outline Ch 5 section 1 (pages 122-128) for Monday.
1/5/12
English-Vocab-p.74-75
Social Studies- complete Causes of Civil War questions. Current Event due.
Science: CH 4 test and GOTW tomorrow!
1/4/12
Social Studies- Current event due Friday and quiz over Civil War vocab.
Reading: four commercials showing persuasive text techniques, write about product, slogan, and technique/why
1/3/12
English-Vocab p. 72-73 and p. 81 Analogies. Test prep-review worksheets.
Religion-Saint name for Confirmation by Thursday.
Social Studies- comlete Civil War map. Union= red, Confederate= blue and border states = green. Vocab quiz over 5 Civil War terms.
Science: Test over Ch 4 and GOTW Friday. Study guide due tomorrow!
12-15-11
Science: Greek of the Week Quiz tomorrow.
12/14/11
Reading: Test over Carol on Friday, Essay questions due on Friday.
12/13/11
Social Studies- TEST over ch. 14. Use all notes given in class and quizzes. Know vocab.
12/12/11
Social Studies- TEST chapter 14 on Wednesday
12-9-11
Science- Side 2 of w/s due Monday!
Social Studies- Chapter 14 Review packe
12/8/11
Social Studies- current event due tomorrow.
Dec. 13 - A Christmas Carol Field Trip
Reading: Stave 4 and 5 Vocab. due tomorrow, Book report due on Friday - independent project (There will be no class time!)
obscure
flaunting
defiance
odious
immortal
relenting
reconcile
feign
Religion-Read p32-35(Stop before "Magisterium")
Science: GOTW and Lab due tomorrow!!
12/7/11
Social Studies: 4 reading checks between pages 382 - 386
Reading: Book report due on Friday - independent project (There will be no class time!)
12-6-11
Social Studies- p. 381 questions 2-3 and define key terms
Reading: Stave 3 essay ?s and summary due tomorrow, book report due Dec. 9
Science- 8A:Section 1 W/s 8B: Section 1 w/s and finish lab for tomorrow.
12-5-11
Social Studies- worksheets: Inflation/recession and Federal ReserveReligion-Read pp27-31. Study questions p.30-31. Complete pp 14 and 16 in AB.
Answer in complete sentences and restate questions.
English- Using the Greek and Latin root words list,
create a 1)name for a superhero,2) at least three powers, 3)weakness, 4)characteristics,
5)home/environment,6)enemy, and 7)disguise.
All main points should relate to the meaning of the root word used for the name.
Create and TYPE a list for 5 characters(Three must be heroes;two can be Villians)
Science: 8A (Science first) Finish lab, all questions on 3rd page too. Bring back thermometer. DUE TOMORROW!!
8B (Science right before lunch) Finish table 1 and questions 1-4 on third page. Table 2 and other questions will be due Wednesday!
12-2-11
Reading: finish reading Stave 3, vocab. definitions due on Monday
apoplectic
gratis
bilious
rampant
declension
adamant
heresy
blithe
slander
rail
12-01-11
Social Studies- Study for Ch. 13 TEST over economic systems and current event due.
English. p. 458 Ex 1.
Reading: essay ?s and summary due tomorrow, stave 2
Science: GOTW tomorrow!
11-30-11
Science: Page 92- yellow box, answer in Science Notebook.
Reading: finish reading Stave 2
11-29-11
Social Studies- complete economics study guide packet. Will check tomorrow. Current event due Friday.
Algebra - 5-7 Worksheet
Religion-Review Rite for Life Study guide-Test on Thursday.
Social Studies: Section 2 Quiz worksheet
English-Vocabulary Chap 5, p.58-60 and 62. Flashcards.
Reading: Success Maker today, vocab. Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol due tomorrow
recede
reverently
remonstrate
latent
jovial
corroborate
prodigious
compound
desolation
fettered
Science: TEST TOMORROW- CH 3, bring review for grade tomorrow.
11-28-11
Social Studies- section 1 quiz and computing interest worksheet.
Reading: A Christmas Carol - Stave One summary and essay ?s due tomorrow
11-22-11
Religion-Deliver letter to sponsors and bring a signed note to class on Monday for verification.
11-21-11
English-p.575, diagram sentences.
Social Studies- TEST over ch 7. Use quizzes and 2 worksheets given in class to study.
Science: BMR of yourself and another person in your family.
Reading: find definitions for Stave 1, A Christmas Carol and also finish reading through pg. 625
executor
palpable
extinguished
ominous
facetious
garret
incredulous
incessant
benevolenc
lamentation
Book report due on December 9 - independent novel study
11-17-11
English-Diagrams #4-10 p.575.
Religion-p. 25-6, AB-p13 due Friday. Working on "packing" our
"spiritual" backpacks with people and activities that bring us
closer to God.
Social Studies- Complete case studies that apply to amendments. Use book p. 196-203. Current Event notebook due.
Reading: Worksheet, Book report over novel study due December 9 (rubric will be handed out on Monday)
We will begin A Christmas Carol on Monday.
11-16-11
English-p571,572,573, # 6-10 diagram each.
Social Studies- complete ch. 7 worksheet over remaining amendments that apply to African Americans/women.
11-15-11
English-PN/PA worksheets.
Religion-P. 12 in AB. 20 items listed for your Faith Journey backpacks.
All who/what keeps you close to God.
Social Studies- TEST over Bill of Rights. Know how to apply them to real life situations. Know your rights!!
Science: Mineral Lab: Chart must be filled out and questions 1-3ab must be answered. Complete sentences!!
Reading: ws
11-14-11
English-p.408 Ex 8.
Social Studies- Bill of Rights review packet due tomorrow. TEST Wednesday.
Reading: Independent Novel study book to class - book report will be due on Dec. 9, worksheet due tomorrow
Science: Page 77- Applying Math Section. Answer questions 1 and 2 in your notebook. Follow along with the example in the book.
11-11-11
Reading: "The Raven" retake is Monday! Novel study book is due on Monday
11-10-11
English-Diagram worksheets. Vocab-Complete Chap 4 all exercises.
Journals due Friday.
Science: W/s due tomorrow
Reading: ws/ test tomorrow
11-09-11
English-Vocab-Choosing the Right Word and Vocabulary in Context due Thurs.
Reading: test on Friday on suffixes, prefixes, roots
Science: Outline Ch 3 Section 1, answer the three reading checks in the outline, as well as Questions 1-3 in the Self check for Thursday. Question 4 is bonus (must show work)
11-08-11
English-Vocab-Synonyms and Antonyms. Update journals for Friday.
Religion-Read p. 21-24. HW p. 10-11 AB.
Social Studies- pages 163-170 Reading Checks. There are 4. Restate the question in your answer please.
Reading: Novel studies start this week! Reading level will be handed out tomorrow so you can pick your book - we did not get it done today.
Science: Outline Ch 3 Section 1, answer the three reading checks in the outline, as well as Questions 1-3 in the Self check for Thursday. Question 4 is bonus (must show work)
11-07-11
Algebra - Review - Test Tomorrow
Social Studies- Complete Bill of Rights packet. Complete Bill of Rights foldable for quiz tomorrow.
Science: Chapter 2 Test tomorrow.
Reading: Novel studies start this week! Reading level will be handed out tomorrow so you can pick your book!
11-04-11
Social Studies- p. 162 questions 1-3 all parts
Science: pag 58 & 59. 1-9 Write out statement and underline the filled in word. 9-17 Write out question, letter of correct answer and the correct answer. Questions 19, 23, 24, 26, 27. Do Punnett Square if it askes, write answer in complete sentences. Due Monday (had most of class to work on)
Algebra - Pg 204 #6 - 24, 42 - 82 even Test Tuesday.
11-03-11
Social Studies- current event notebook due tomorrow.
Science: GOTW quiz tomorrow and finsh worksheet started in class.
Reading: finish lincs, ws, "The Raven" - memorization of the first 2 stanzas by tomorrow!
11/02/11
English-1st hour:p.404 Ex 3& 4. Both classes: p. 406, Ex 5, odds. Write out sentences and label S-AV-IO-DO.
Study for Helping Verb retest if needed for Thursday. Journal topic:Proud Relative.
Social Studies- Chapter 5 TEST. Use study guide and review questions. Current event due friday.
Science: Finish W/s (both side) for tomorrow.
11/01/11
English -3rd Hour-p.404, Ex 3 & 4. Both classes-Helping Verb Quiz tomorrow.
Social Studies- Chapter 5 section 1, 2, 3 review questions. Test on Thursday. Use frames to help you study. Current event due Friday; make sure they are political articles (no sports, entertainment, police reports.)
Science: Finish The 4 lab questions after the lab (analyze and conclude and apply). Complete Sentences, use Chapter vocabulary when possible.
10/31/11
English-p.401-402, Ex 1 & 2. Journal topic-Best and worst Halloween treats.Algebra - Pg 193 - 2- 30 even
Reading: ws
Science: Read through lab on page 54-55 and make sure you understand what to do for tomorrow.
10/26/11
Reading: Pg. 388 2,4,6,8 and 12 and memorize first two stanzas of "The Raven" by November 4
10/25/11
Social Studies- Reading Checks on pages 120-123 (4 total.) Use complete sentences.
Reading: pg. 137 1-5 and 10 - typed please
10/24/11
English-Paragraph worksheets Vocab-p.42-43-44.
Algebra - Worksheet 4-5
Reading: Read Tell-Tale Heart pg. 132-136 and pg. 138 about Poe
Social Studies- Constitutional Convention 7 review questions. Use the book pages 111-118 for help.
10-20-11
Science: Greek of the Week review quiz tomorrow, and Criteria 3 is due
10-18-11
English-Pro Life Conference tomorrow. (Bring $ for Lunch at Culver's)
Study for spelling and definition quiz on
Chap 3 Vocab on Friday.
Reading-Book report due on Friday, test Friday over The Giver
10-17-11
English-p.392 Ex 11 &12. Paragraph worksheets. Vocabulary worksheets.
Spelling and Definition quiz over Chap 3 on Friday.
Social Studies- TEST over Chapter 4 and the citizenship notes.
Science: Criteria 2 for BOTB due tomorrow- Max 600 words describing the interactivity of the exhibit (how visitors will interact with it and not just stand there and push buttons).
10-14-11
Social Studies: study guide due Monday Oct. 17th
10-13-11
English-Paragraph worksheets-Unity and Coherence.
Social Studies- textbook page 101 questions 2-5 all parts. Please use complete sentences. Current event due too.
Algebra 1st Hour- Pg 164 #14 - 44 & Problem of the week
Reading: finish reading chpt. 20 and 21
Science: BOTB brainstorm for interactivity, materials, cost for different activities. written on paper
10-12-11
Reading:The Giver Ch. 15-19 questions due Thursday
Social Studies- complete questions on Colonial Experience. Use pages 84-89 in book
10-11-11
English-Vocab-Synonyms and Antonyms. Paragraph by Facts Worksheet.
Social Studies- Answer questions 1-9 using notes and chapte 4.
Algebra - Test Wednesday
Science: Section 3 NTWS and Section 3 Worksheet due tomorrow!
10-10-11
English-Paragraph worksheet. Vocabulary-p.35,36,37 and flashcards for Chap 3.
Religion-Respect Life Word Scramble.
Social Studies- Experiences that Led to American Revolution 3 questions on last page of packet. Use a seperate piece of paper and complete sentences.
Science: Criteria 1 for battle of the brains Due tomorrow
Reading: The Giver packet due on Wednesday
10-7-11
Algebra - Pg 144 # 23 - 28 (Just create an equation)
SCience- Criteria 1 typed by tuesday
10-6-11
Social Studies- TEST over ch. 2. Use questions from each section and review quizzes. Current event due.
Reading: We corrected literature terms assignment!
If you did not finish with your partner, you need to finish at home!
Due tomorrow.
Science: Finish Section 2 worksheet- front only circled ones, back do the whole crossword. Study for your Greek of the Week Quiz tomorrow. Tuesday- Criteria 1 for Battle of the brains is due.
10-5-11
Social Studies- ch. 2 quizzes 1,2,3,4. Check tomorrow and TEST on Friday. Current event due Friday.
Religion- Finish reading Chap 2. Activity Book p.5,6,7, due Thursday.
Reading- Finish Chapter 14 tonight
10-4-11
Social Studies- complete section 4 questions 1-8. Will need your book
English-1sHour Class-Read p833-834. Type/Double-space "Try It Out"Paragraph and follow directions.
Worksheet p. 10...3rd Hour class-Rewrite Mark Twain paragraph. BOTH-Study Chap 2 for spelling and definition quiz.
Religion-Finish reading Chap 2. Activity Book p.5,6,7, due Thursday.
Definitions: Ekklesia, Pentecost, Salvation History, Vicar, Deposit of Faith, Deposit of Grace, Rosh Hashana (Year?)
Science: Bring at least 1 researched topic for you Battle of the brains.
8 Reading: Read chpt. 13 for tomorrow
10-3-11
English-(Both classes)Vocabulary, Chap 2 complete with flashcards for Tuesday.
(3rd Hour Class-Read p833-834. Type/Double-space "Try It Out"Paragraph and follow directions. Worksheet p. 10)
Social Studies- Section 2 questions over America's training ground for socialization. Quiz over material covered so far in class tomorrow.
Algebra - Pg 132 # 1 - 20
Science: Page 47 1 and 2 practice problems Group "B" page 48 #6 too.
Reading: Vocab. chpt. 11-15 due tomorrow, test over elements of literature (notecards worth 10 points)
9-30-11
Science: Finish Sect 2 of the Note taking worksheet (Ch 2, Section 2)
Reading: read chpt. 11 and 12
Algebra - 3-2 Worksheet Problem Solving
9/29/11
Social Studies- Complete section 1 questions over social instutitions and current event due all Friday.
English-p.398-399 Evens. Vocab-Chap 2, Choosing the right Word and Vocabulary in Context.
Algebra - Pg 120 # 1 - 20 All
Science: Section 1 worksheet both side. Study Greek of the Week.
9/28/11
Social Studies- Complete vocab. terms sheet from chapter 2.
Reading: Find synonyms for words. Finish Chapter 7 the Giver, vocab: synonyms please
9-27-11
English-p.388 ex. 7&8. Follow directions. Vocab-Chap2 Syn and Ant.p.32
Social Studies- TEST over Chapter 1. Use study guide and review quizzes. Current event due Friday.
Science: Finish Ch 2 Section 1 of the Note taking w/s for tomorrow.
Reading: Finish chpt. 6 and crossword puzzle, record gifts of each age in journal
9/26/11
English-Vocabulary: Chapter 2-p28,29,30-Fill in blanks and Make flashcards.
Social Studies- Chapter 1 TEST Wednesday. Complete study guide tonight.
Science: Chapter 1 Test tomorrow.
Reading: ws and crossword puzzle
9/23/11
Algebra - Chapter 1 Test Tuesday
9/22/11
Religion-Church Symbols quiz Friday morning. Turn in notes.
Social Studies- Quiz 1, 2 and current event
Reading: read chpt. 5
9/21/11
Social Studies- American portrait Mosaic due tomorrow.
Religion-p1,2,3,4(AB) - due Thursday. Church Symbols quiz will be Friday.
9/20/11
Social Studies- Answer 7 Reading Checks on pages 10-17. Reminder: Mosaic due Thursday
English p.386 Ex 5&6 Evens, follow directions for both. Read p.5-6, Answer “Analyzing a Writer’s Process,and “Grammar Link” p.7 in COMPLETE SENTENCES, in English spirals, due Wed.
Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph about the “memorable time”. Use details from 5 senses prewriting activity-due Wed.
Study Vocab Chap 1 for spelling and definitions quiz Wednesday.
Religion-p1,2,3,4(AB) - due Thursday. Church Symbols quiz will be Friday.
Science: Skim through Section 3, be ready for discussion on Science and Technology as it relates to STEM and Battle of the Brains.
Algebra - 1-8 worksheet
Reading: finish reading chpt. 2
9/19/11
Religion-p1,2,3,4(AB) - due Thursday. Church Symbols quiz will be Friday.
English-Using the "memorable moment" that we discussed in class, divide paper into 5 headings
(1 for each of your 5 senses). List at least 3 items under each that you
remember from that event. Vocab-Spelling and definition quiz on Wednesday.
Science: Page 23 1-7. COmplete sentences and labled graph!
Social Studies- p. 8 questions 2-4 all and define all key terms listed on p. 8. American mosiac project due Thursday.
Reading: Vocabulary for The Giver due tomorrow
9/16/11
Algebra - 1-6 Worksheet(s)
Reading: figuartive language Power Point due on Monday
9/15/11
Religion-Reading p 7-14. Answer Activity book p.1,2,3,4. Will complete in class.
English-Read Magazine comprehension/figurative language questions worksheet due Friday.
Vocabulary-Worksheet. Journal topic- My Roots.
Social Studies- Current Event due and Juvenile Justice TEST.
Science: Finish the Experimental Design Homework & Greek of the Week Quiz tomorrow
Reading: Figurative language Power Point due on Monday.
9/14/11
Social Studies- Juvenile justice quiz. Current Event notebook due Friday. TEST over Juvenile Law Friday.
English-Vocabulary-Chapter 1 completed for Thursday. Journal-UFO's
Algebra 1st Hour - Pg 24 #1-33, 3rd Hour Pg 24 #2-16,& 20 - 32 even
Reading: Figurative language project due on Monday
9/13/11
English-p.384, odds, Ex 3&4-follow directions. Vocabulary-Chap 1 complete for Thurs. Journal topic-Hero.
Algebra - Worksheet 1-4 adding integers
Science: English to Metric conversion worksheet. Show your problem work , but you can use a calulator for the answer.
Reading: figurative language project/Power Point due on Monday
9/12/11
English-Vocabulary-Chap 1 Choosing the Right Word. p26.
Social Studies- Complete 9/11 reflection questions. Due tomorrow
Science: Finish the worksheet for Ch 1 Section 2 Doing Science for tomorrow.
Algebra- Workshop 1-3 Absolute Values & Integers
9/9/11
Vocabulary-Synonyms and Antonyms Chap 1, p.25.
Algebra - 1-2 Worksheet
Reading: packet due on Monday
Science: Section 1 worksheet only. DO NOT DO THE 2ND SIDE!!!
9/8/11
Religion-Read p.11-12 in text. Do p 1 in Activity Book. Bring a Mission Statement from a corporation,
club, or organization to class on Friday.
Algebra - Either complete web quiz or do page 3, Turn in Summer Math Packet, & Worksheet 1-1
Social Studies- text p. 555 questions 2-4 all parts. Current event due Friday.
English-p.382, Ex1 (evens) Ex2(all). Journal topic-"The Coolest Pet". Vocab-Make flashcards for Chap1 words.
Reading: Figurative Language examples due on Friday
September 7, 2011
Algebra - Either complete web quiz or do page 3.
English-Vocabulary-complete Diagnostic test, p.18-20. Journal topic-One Year from Now.
Cover both books by Friday.
Social Studies- Complete worksheet on juvenile law situtations. Current event notebook due Friday, 9/9/11
Science- Conversion worksheet