8th Grade Weekly Overview!
April 7-11, 2025
Course | Teacher | Here is what’s happening this week! |
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Math | This week, we began with a quick review of what we have covered so far in our unit on Functions. Â We also looked at identifying and writing linear equations from tables and explored how to use Standard Form and Point-Slope to write linear equations. Â We are rapidly approaching the conclusion of this unit and will begin preparing for a quiz next week. Â 4/9 | |
Science | Unit 4 Earth’s History         Fossils:       Â
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Social Studies | This week students took a unit assessment on European Colonization of America. We are beginning our next unit on ‘Colonial America 1607-1754)’
Student are also responsible for finishing up their Remote Learning Day Assignments in Khan Academy | |
Spanish | Spanish 1b students will continue Unit 14: Los niños prisioneros. Students will focus on listening, reading, and writing proficiency through various activities. They will have the opportunity to listen to music, read cultural passages, perform skits, and participate in daily class discussions. Unit target structures: lo que hace (what s/he does) debe (hacer) (s/he should (do)) el niño no escucha (the child doesn’t listen to) | |
PE | Â Coach Dameron - Ultimate Frisbee Coach Burroughs- Â Heimlich Maneuver, Pickleball Semi-finals & Finals, | |
PLTW Medical Detectives | In medical detectives we are learning about body systems. Students are analyzing medical information to diagnose potential patients. | |
PLTW Computer Science | This week, students prepared for a test on the fundamental concepts of coding. Â They also continued work on their final project as well. Â 4/9 | |
Financial Literacy | Diana Jones | We are learning about liabilities, assets and calculating net worth. Students are beginning a ‘Celebrity Net Worth Project’ which we will be working on through this week and next week. as students research and construct a one-pager on their chosen celebrity. |
Beth Burroughs | Learning terms and definitions that will be important throughout our unit. Making predictions on career choices, living situations, types of vehicles, cost of living…. | |
Sarah Reams | We have started Unit 2: Budgeting and Saving! Students will learn about fixed vs. variable expenses, creating a budget, banking basics, and how to save money. They will also complete a budget simulation. | |
Art | We have begun practicing the techniques used to create photorealism. Students will then use these techniques to make a self portrait. This project is annually a highlight and it is one that I do with all of my classes every year. I will look forward to showing you some of their work in the near future. | |
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Band | We will be sending out a bi-weekly band specific newsletter that will have all necessary reminders and upcoming events for band! If you do not receive it, please email us so we can add you to our list! | |
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