Grade 8Mrs. Knueppel
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ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLASSROOM
1. 2 Boxes of tissues
2. 1 Tub of clorox wipes
3. 1 Roll of paper towels
4. 1 Can of lysol spray
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Dismissal is 2:50pm.
-You must be in your Spring Uniform. Check the student handbook for the uniform code. Sneakers must be all white.
- Students must arrive to school by 8:10 AM. Dismissal is 2:50 PM.
- All test papers must be signed and returned.
- Written homework is given Monday-Thursday. Over the weekend they are to study and review all the material that we covered that week. Friday a Gospel Journal question is given for them to complete over the weekend. IXL will also be assigned.
- Emails will be answered Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
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information8TH GRADE RELIGION
CHAPTER 1 APOSTOLIC: FOUNDED ON THE APOSTLES
CHAPTER 1 TEST OPEN BOOK TEST
CHAPTER 2 HOLY JESUS CHRIST IN THE SACRAMENTS
SWBAT: recognize that Christ is present in the sacramental life of the Church. Describe reasons as to why the Eucharist is the central act of worship in the Church. Understand that we grow in holiness through our participation in the Sacraments and the liturgy. Discuss ways to express our faith and show God's love to others.
FAMILY LIFE LESSON 1 HOMEGROWN HAPPINESS
SWBAT: explore the meaning of happiness. Understand basic human needs and how to express gratitude. Practice skills that can contribute to family happiness.
GOSPEL: guided question based on our reading. 8-10 sentences.
8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
CHAPTER 19 THE NEW WEST
CHAPTER 19 TEST SEPTEMBER 22ND FRIDAY
GREAT PLAINS TRIBE PROJECT
LESSON 2 MINING AND RAILROADING
SWBAT: explore the boom in gold and silver and discuss how it changed the West. Discuss the problems that arose on the mining frontier. Explore the railroads and discuss how they helped the West develop.
LESSON 3 THE CATTLE KINGDOM
SWBAT: learn what the Cattle Kingdom was like. Discuss life for a cowhand and explain why cow towns were important during the cattle boom.
LESSON 4 AND 5 INDIAN PEOPLE IN RETREAT AND FARMING
SWBAT: recall the promises the government made to the Indians. Explore reasons as to why buffalo began to disappear. Explore the reasons farmers and other settlers moved west. Discuss the Oklahoma land rush. Understand the reasons why farmers helped form the Populist Party.
8TH GRADE SCIENCE CHAPTER 22 REGULATION AND REPRODUCTION
CHAPTER 22 LESSON 1 ENDOCRINE GLANDS TEST TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
LAB ACTIVITY CHANGING BODY PROPORTIONS OF ADOLESCENTS
LESSON 2 THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
SWBAT: identify the function of the reproductive system. Compare and contrast the major structures of the male and female reproductive systems. Sequence the stages of the menstrual cycle.
SECTION 3 HUMAN LIFE STAGES
SWBAT: describe the fertilization of a human egg. List the major events in the development of an embryo and fetus. Describe the developmental stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
7TH GRADE SCIENCE CHAPTER 3 MINERALS
CHAPTER 3 MINERALS TEST ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND.
LAB ACTIVITY MINERAL INVESTIGATION USING DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES
LESSON 2 MINERAL IDENTIFICATION
SWBAT: describe physical properties used to identify minerals. Identify minerals using physical properties such as hardness and streak.
LESSON 3 USES OF MINERALS
SWBAT: describe characteristics of gems that make them more valuable than other minerals. Identify useful elements that are contained in minerals.
6TH GRADE SCIENCE CHAPTER 1 CLASSIFYING LIVING THINGS
CLASSIFYING PLANTS AND ANIMALS CHAPTER 1 TEST FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
LAB ACTIVITY BACTERIA GROWTH LIGHT/DARK ROOM
LESSON 2 PLANTS
SWBAT: explain what roots and stems are for. Discuss and explain functions of a leaf. Chart the life cycle of a plant and discuss how they reproduce.
LESSON 3 ANIMALS
SWBAT: explore animals and ways that they are classified.
LESSON 4 ANIMAL SYSTEMS
SWBAT: identify organs in animals and discuss how they work as an organ system. Discuss respiration and circulation and explain how they work. Describe different types of skeletons.
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