SIXTH GRADE

Percents and a 10 x 10 Grid: Remember, whenever you change a percent to a fraction, you just write it over 100 and reduce! Send me an email if you get stuck and I'll be happy to help.

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Inequalities. The class began learning about inequalities today. I made a video with some examples of the types of problems on this assignment. Remember, it isn't due until Monday because we will be watching the rest of Cool Runnings for Geography tomorrow! If you can't see the video below, here is a link to click on.

Geography: We watched part of Cool Runnings today. The class will have a performance assessment on Monday that refers to the movie. They need to pay particular attention to the geography, cultures, and climates in the movie.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We continued our experiment from yesterday. The homework is to make two graphs representing the data from the tennis ball and basketball experiments.

Algebra I: Special Products with Polynomials. I made a video for you with some examples. Let me know if you need help! Here is a link.

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Your assignment for today is the Baking Cakes handout. Remember to make a list on #1-3 of the total of each ingredient needed. Don't list flour twice, for example. Remember that vanilla and vanilla extract are the same thing, all-purpose flour and flour are the same thing, but sugar (or white sugar) is not the same as confectioners' sugar, and butter and margarine are not the same thing. If you have any questions, let me know!

SEVENTH GRADE

The class used both math and Geography time to take the Geography test.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We worked in class on an activity and will continue tomorrow! No homework.

Algebra I: Page 306, #6-40 evens, then #65-68 and #83-86.

Everyone did really well in class today. If you need further explanation, let me know and I can do a video.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

There was not time for a new lesson as the class went to the church for reconciliation. No homework!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: You are matching up the problem with the appropriate equation or expression and then solving. Then, choose one of the incorrect answers and explain what is wrong with it.

Geography: STUDY! You have a unit test over North America tomorrow!

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: You are finishing the assignment from yesterday. Let me know if you are stuck! I can help.

Algebra I: Multiplying binomials and polynomials. I will post a video in a few minutes.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today the class worked on assignment applying fractions. Most finished or almost finished in class. If anyone has a question, send me an email or ask in class tomorrow!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Writing Equations. I know this are a little tricky but most of you got through a good portion of them in class. If you are stuck, do as many as you can and ask in class tomorrow. I don't think a video would help on specific questions. If you want to check to see if you set a problem up correctly, though, you can email the question and your equation. I can let you know if it's correct.

Geography: We discussed economic activities for Central America and the Caribbean in class today. Each student also checked through all of their notes to make sure they had everything. There will be a test on Wednesday over North America so start studying tonight! Also, there is a country quiz tomorrow, so please be prepared for that.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We are taking two days on the assignment I passed out today. When it is due, you need to have done the equation and the extension question for #1-10. Then, choose 5 of those to make a table of values for the first five intervals and graph the equation. #11-12 are extra credit!

Algebra I: I made a video with a few examples on how to multiply monomials. I don't have the book at home with me, but I know you are doing problems #7-36. It's section 5.2. I'll put the video below when it finishes uploading. I will also start posting a direct link to the video for those of you who can't see it on the blog. Click here for the direct link to YouTube.

See you tomorrow! (probably)

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today the class worked on conversions using US Customary weight measures. It was much easier as there are only a few conversions to work with. 1 Ton = 2,000 pounds. 1 pound = 16 ounces. Remember, if you are going from a smaller measure to a bigger measure, DIVIDE. If you are going from a bigger measure to a smaller measure, MULTIPLY.

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: More riddle equations. Please let me know if you get stuck!

Geography: Today we continued discussing natural resources in North America and touched on economic activities. Tomorrow we will discuss more economic activities and gather all of the information needed for the unit test, which will be on Tuesday.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: Finish the assignment from yesterday. Everyone should have #1-4 done or almost done. Finish through #6. Please email me if you don't understand an instruction and I'll be happy to help!

Algebra I: Polynomials. I don't have the specific problem numbers at home with me so if you aren't sure, check with a classmate. Remember, the last two, 81-82, I think, are extra credit, since we didn't have time to go over those! If you get stuck or want clarification on how to do these, please let me know. It should be fairly easy, especially after all the system of equations application problems!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

US Customary Conversions of Liquid Measure. I made another video for you. I'll post it below when it is finished uploading.

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Math Riddles...turning words into equations and solving. You were all off to a great start in class. Please let me know if you get stuck by emailing or texting. Use the button on the right to email me if you need help.

Geography: The class went to confession during the time for Geography. We did have some time to begin discussing the natural resources of the countries of North America. We will continue this discussion tomorrow and also discuss the economic activities.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: Do #2 from your handout today. Use #1 as a guide. Think logically and please let me know if you need help.

Algebra I: The class got to crash remote control cars today! We set up some problems similar to the distance problems we've been working on in class and figured the time it would take for the cars to crash. Then we started the cars at the same point and gave the slower one a head start. We wanted to see how long it would take the faster one to catch up. We first did the math and then the tested it to see how accurate they were! It was a lot of fun. Tomorrow we will be starting a new unit using polynomials.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

US Customary Conversions. A video will be posted shortly!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: We worked in class on some more equations. Finish the ones one the handout from class.

Geography: Everyone was assigned 3 countries. Look up the natural resources of each country and make a list.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We worked on how to write linear equations from a word problem. If you are stuck, please let me know!

Algebra I: The class took a performance assessment on Thursday. No homework!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Customary Measure. Using a ruler, measure each of the lengths on the front of your paper and then draw lines to each of the lengths on the back. Be sure to write the label on them!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: The class took a test today.

Geography: We began reading about culture in Mexico today. We will continue with Central America and the Caribbean tomorrow.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We began discussing and working through some linear word problems today. There is no homework!

Algebra I:

You have a performance assessment tomorrow. Here are some sample problems to work. Do these and THEN watch the video. It will be up a bit later.

1. Ben decided to sell sushi at lunch for $5. Payton thought this was a good idea so he decided to sell sushi too, but he charged $8. Ben's cost for ingredients was $60 while Payton spent $72 on ingredients. How many lunches would each of them have to sell to make a profit? Write two inequalities that represent each situation. After how many lunches would Ben and Payton's profits be equal?


2. Season tickets to the theater are $30 for each show plus a registration fee of $50. Season tickets to the orchestra are $40 each plus a $20 registration fee. Write an equation to represent each situation. How much would it cost to see 10 theater productions? 10 orchestra productions? After how many shows would the cost be the same?


3. Two ships are 612 miles apart at midnight. They meet at 9 am. What is the rate of both ships in one is 20 mph faster than the other?


4. Michelle has a pocketful of coins. She counted them and discovered that she had 40 more nickels than dimes. If the coins totaled $5.45, how many of each coin did she have?

Here are the videos! Be sure to have worked through the problems above first and THEN watch the videos.

The second one should be ready soon.....

Videos for Algebra I and 7th Grade

These three videos are for the assignments in Algebra I and 7th grade on Wednesday. If you are seeing this Tuesday night, just ignore it and scroll past this post. 

ALGEBRA I - PART I

ALGEBRA I - PART 2

7th GRADE

I'll see you all tomorrow! Have a great day.

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

I gave the class a review sheet today. Do Sections 1 and 2 for homework tonight. You will be doing sections 3 and 4 tomorrow, so don't forget the worksheet!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: More 4 term equations. If you need help, scroll to yesterday's blog post and watch the video I posted.

Geography: We read a section from the textbook. Take your book to class tomorrow as you will still be reading from it.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We did an in-class activity today. No homework! Tomorrow is a makeup test for those students who were not satisfied with their grade on the test.

Algebra I: Finish the distance problems #6-10 from the handout from yesterday.

See you on Thursday!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Your assignment for today is a review over multiplication and division of fractions. You are doing the whole page! If you get stuck, go back and watch the videos where I demonstrate how to do both of these. And of course, email me if you need help!

SEVENTH GRADE

 Math: Equations with 4 terms. Here is a video I made for Algebra I earlier this year, but it shows the same type of equations that you are doing. remember, your assignment is just #1-15.

 Geography: We took notes in class. No homework!

EIGHTH GRADE 

Pre-Algebra: We worked on in class activities today. No homework!

Algebra I: Distance Problems. You are only doing #1-5 tonight. I made a video, but it is 10 minutes and will take a little longer to upload. I'll update the blog and it'll be below when it's finished!

See you tomorrow,

 Mrs. Swickey