Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday,  November 25, 2014

Math:  Students graded 2-11 and then had time to work on the RTGO? on page 130.  Students handed it in at the end of class.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:   Students went over lesson 3-2 and had time to work on the assignment in class.  No homework (if they got it done in class).

Science: Students worked on the final draft of their family tree. Two trees should be created - one for mom's family and one for dad's family.  Each family tree is to include grandma and grandpa, all aunts and uncles, all first cousins, parents, siblings, and all children from first cousins and siblings.  No more class time will be given for this assignment.  Due date = Friday, December 5th.

English:  Today we read Chapters 11-12 in The Giver. Students have study guide questions for Ch. 9-11.

Honor English:  Today we had our "official" Wordmasters test. Students have a worksheet to build their own Utopia. Due on Monday.

Geography:  We wrapped up Material World by completing a demographics sheet.  Students had all period to work on it.  Most if not all students finished this in class.  They handed their note packets in for a grade also.  Please check powerschool for missing assignments.  Have a great break!


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



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Monday, November 24, 2014

Monday, November 24, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday,  November 24, 2014

Math:  Students discussed the MCFD one last time.  We then handed back the week 2 vocab activities and talked  about lesson 2-11.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:   Students discussed the MCFD one last time.  We then handed back the week 2 vocab activities and talked  about lesson 3-2.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students learned the symbols for pedigrees (family trees). Students then began a rough draft of their own family tree. Students should talk to their parents and be ready to create a final draft of their family tree tomorrow in class.  Two trees will be created - one for mom's family and one for dad's family.  Each family tree is to include grandma and grandpa, all aunts and uncles, all first cousins, parents, siblings, and all children from first cousins and siblings.

English:  Today we read Chapter 10 in The Giver. We had a quiz over Ch. 6-10. Students have Pg 10 in their packet to do as homework.

Honor English:  Today we had our first Wordmasters test. Students have Pg 10 in their packets to do in their Giver Packet.

Geography:  We continued on Material World notes and discussion!  I am also still missing Comparing Economic Systems/Material World red atlas worksheet from a few students- Ask your student if they have it completed.


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



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Friday, November 21, 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday,  November 21, 2014

Math:  Students discussed the MCFD.  We then talked more about lesson 2-10.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students discussed the MCFD.  We then talked about lesson 3-1.  No homework.

Science: Students continued learning about GMOs (genetically modified organisms).  They researched examples of GMOs we eat and GMOs we do not eat.  No homework.

English:  Today we continued reading The Giver, Chapters 7-9. Students have study questions from Ch 5-8 as homework.

Honor English:  Today we had a Wordmasters study day! We have my Wordmasters test on Monday and the actual Wordmasters test on Tuesday. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Geography:  We continued on Material World notes and discussion!  I am also still missing Comparing Economic Systems/Material World red atlas worksheet from a few students- Ask your student if they have it completed.


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday,  November 20, 2014

Math:  Students discussed the MCFD.  We then talked about lesson 2-10.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students discussed the MCFD.  We then talked about lesson 3-1 and assigned the homework from that lesson.

Science: Students learned about GMOs (genetically modified organisms).  They researched reasons for and against GMOs and then formed their own opinion.  No homework.

English:  Today we continued reading The Giver by finishing Ch. 6 and some of  7. I will be doing a packet check tomorrow during class. The students need to have all of their characters described except for two, all of the questions from Ch 1-4 need to answered, and pgs 7 and 8 need to be completed.

Honor English:  Today we continued to independently read The Giver Chapters 7-9. I will be doing a packet check tomorrow during class. The students need to have all of their characters described except for two, all of the questions from Ch 1-4 need to answered, and pgs 7 and 8 need to be completed.  We have a Wordmasters test on Monday. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Geography:  We continued on Material World notes and discussion!  I am also still missing Comparing Economic Systems/Material World red atlas worksheet from a few students- Ask your student if they have it completed.


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday,  November 19, 2014

Math:  Students discussed the MCFD.  We then talked about lesson 2-10 and assigned the homework from that lesson (on the new pink paper).

Pre-Algebra:  Students discussed the MCFD.  We then talked about lesson 3-1 and assigned the homework from that lesson.

Science: Students took a test over genetics.  No homework.

English:  Today we continued reading The Giver by finishing Ch. 5. Students took a quiz over Ch. 1-5 and they have Pg 8 "Read All About It".

Honor English:  Today we continued reading The Giver by finishing Ch. 5. Students took a quiz over Ch. 1-5 and they have Pg 8 "Read All About It". We have a Wordmasters test on Monday. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Geography:  We started on Material World notes and discussion!  I am also still missing Comparing Economic Systems/Material World red atlas worksheet from a few students- Ask your student if they have it completed.


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday,  November 18, 2014

Math:  Students went over the homework and then discussed the MCFD.  We then talked briefly about lesson 2-10.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took the AMC exam.  No homework.

Science: Students watched a video about genetics.  Test over genetics tomorrow! A study guide has been handed out.

English:  Today we continued reading The Giver. Students have a study guide that they can continue filling out. There will be a quiz over Chapters 1-5 on Wednesday.

Honor English:  We started reading The Giver individually. We read Chapters 1-3. There will be a quiz on Chapters 1-5 on Wednesday. Keep studying for Wordmasters! There are two tests next week. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Geography:  Students looked back over the quiz from yesterday.  We started on the introduction to Material World by doing a red atlas activity.  We went over it at the end of class.  Students who didn't get finished with this activity will have homework.  I am also still missing Comparing Economic Systems from a few students- Ask your student if they have it completed.


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Monday, November 17, 2014

Monday, November 17, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday,  November 17, 2014

Math:  Students turned in the Week 2 Vocab Activities.  We then kicked off the Million Calorie Food Drive.  More than likely students had homework.  Lesson 2-9.  Kids got a new homework sheet has the problems to complete for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students turned in the Week 2 Vocab Activities.  We then kicked off the Million Calorie Food Drive.  More than likely students had homework.  Lesson 3-1.   Ask them.

Science: Students played Kahoot! to review for Wednesday's test over genetics.  There are two SpongeBob Genetics worksheets due tomorrow.  Many students have completed both sheets in class.  Test over genetics = Wednesday, November 19th.  A study guide has been handed out.

English:  Today we turned in a text-structure worksheet and started reading The Giver. Students have a study guide that they can start filling out. There will be a quiz over Chapters 1-5 on Wednesday.

Honor English:  We started reading The Giver individually. We read Chapters 1-3. There will be a quiz on Chapters 1-5 on Wednesday. Keep studying for Wordmasters! There are two tests next week. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Geography:  Took a quiz over Religion, Government, and Economy- 35 points.  The comparing economies worksheet is due today.  Homework if they aren't finished with the comparing economies worksheet.


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



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Friday, November 14, 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday,  November 14, 2014

Math:  Students took the week 2 spelling quiz and then went over some of the details for the Million Calorie Food Drive which starts Monday.  The Week 2 Vocab Activities are DUE MONDAY!!

Pre-Algebra:  Students took the week 2 spelling quiz and then went over some of the details for the Million Calorie Food Drive which starts Monday.  The Week 2 Vocab Activities are DUE MONDAY!!

Science: Students are to complete two SpongeBob Genetics worksheets by Tuesday, November 18th.  Many students completed both sheets in class today.  No more class time will be given to complete these worksheets.  Test over genetics = Wednesday, November 19th.  A study guide has been handed out.

English:  We journaled about our own mythical monster and explored text structures found in the Loch Ness Monster article. No homework.

Honor English:  We reviewed our fill in the blank sentences and played Kahoot to review our Wordmasters words. Continue to study, study, study! Our test will be on Monday, November 24th.

Geography:  Students finished up on the Economic Comparison Activity. If they did not get it done in class it is homework- due Monday.  Quiz over Religion, Government, and Economy will be Monday the 17th.  They need to study over the weekend to be ready for the quiz on Monday 11/17.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday,  November 13, 2014

Math:  Students took a mult fact quiz, graded the homework and then played a Kahoot game over the vocab terms.  The spelling quiz over the vocab terms is tomorrow and the activities are due Monday.

Pre-Algebra:  Students finished going over the chapter 11 formative assessment and and then played a Kahoot game over the vocab terms.  The spelling quiz over the vocab terms is tomorrow and the activities are due Monday.

Science: Students finished putting together their baby dragon based on the Punnett square outcomes and flips of a coin.  Test over genetics = Wednesday, November 19th.  A study guide has been handed out.

English:  We continued to analyze the Prince and Pauper and read about the Loch Ness Monster today. No homework!

Honor English:  We reviewed analogies and started studying for our class Wordmasters test that is on Monday, November 24th. Continue to study!

Geography:  Students compared economies for three countries.  Due on Monday.  Quiz over Religion, Government, and Economy will be Monday the 17th.  Start studying your notes!  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday,  November 12, 2014

Math:  Students went over the lesson 2-6 homework.  We then discussed lessons 2-7 and 2-8.  For homework tomorrow, lesson 2-7: 1-7 and 44.  lesson 2-8: 1-7, 41 and 42.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the chapter 11 formative assessment and discussed important events coming up.  No homework.

Science: Students put together their dragon based on the phenotypes that were inherited yesterday.  Students began creating their baby dragon using the rules of genetics.  Test over genetics = Wednesday, November 19th.  A study guide has been handed out.

English:  We read the Prince and the Pauper and analyzed literary elements in the story. No homework.

Honor English:  We reviewed analogies and started studying for our class Wordmasters test that is on Monday. Study, study, study!

Geography:  Students finished up the government role playing activity for fun and then we started on Economy notes.  Quiz over Religion, Government, and Economy will be Monday the 17th.  No homework.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday,  November 11, 2014

Math:  Students discussed important due dates and the fact that the Million Calorie Food Drive starts Monday.  We then went over prime factorization.  Complete problems 1 - 16, 18 and 20 from lesson 2-6 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took the chapter 11 formative assessment.  No homework.

Science: Students applied their knowledge of genetics and created a dragon.  A study guide was handed out today.  Test over genetics = Wednesday, November 19th.

English:  Students presented their Scholastic Scope group projects in class. No homework!

Geography:  Students reviewed Government types and had a government role playing activity for fun.  Quiz over Religion, Government, and Economy will be Monday the 17th.  No homework.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Monday, November 10, 2014

Monday, November 10, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday,  November 10, 2014

Math:  Students reviewed the quiz from Friday.  Mr. Sanny then handed out the Week 2 Vocab Activities.  The spelling quiz will be Friday, the activities will be due Monday at the beginning of class.

Pre-Algebra:  Mr. Sanny handed out the Week 2 Vocab Activities.  The spelling quiz will be Friday, the activities will be due Monday at the beginning of class.   Students then had time to work on worksheet for review.  The chapter 11 formative assessment is tomorrow.

Science: Students learned some Punnett square vocabulary.  We then practiced using that vocabulary as we filled in some Punnett squares.  No homework.

English:  Students read a Scholastic Scope article called "Would We Be Killed?" Students worked in groups reading the article, answering questions, and working with vocabulary. No homework.

Geography:  Students continued to discuss different types of governments today.  Quiz over Religion, Government, and Economy will be Monday the 17th.  No homework.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Thursday, November 06, 2014

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday,  November 6, 2014

Math:  Students turned in the Vocab Activities, took the spelling quiz and took the Formative Assessment over 2B.  No Homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students turned in the Vocab Activities, took the spelling quiz and then had a worksheet for review.  No Homework.

Science: Students finished our activity showing how the XX or XY chromosomes are inherited.  Students were then introduced to Punnett squares.  No homework.

English:  Today we typed our final drafts of our Descriptive Essay. Students need to turn their essay and packet in by 4pm today. No homework.

Geography:  Students discussed different types of governments today.  No homework.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday,  November 5, 2014

Math:  Students went over the RTGO? on page 728 and then worked on stations with a partner getting reading for tomorrow's assessment.  The vocab activities are due tomorrow.  Students will take a spelling quiz over those words tomorrow also.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over lesson 11-4.  Students had time to work on the  homework.  The vocab activities are due tomorrow.  Students will take a spelling quiz over those words tomorrow also.  We postponed the assessment to Monday.

Science: Students finished filling out their genetics vocabulary chart. Students then participated in an activity to show how the XX or XY chromosomes are inherited.  No homework.

English:  Today we typed our final drafts of our Descriptive Essay. The final draft and the descriptive essay packet is due tomorrow at the end of class.

Geography:  We looked at their test from yesterday.  Students took notes over the 6 main world religions.  No homework.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday,  November 4, 2014

Math:  Students went over the RTGO? on page 708 and are to complete the RTGO? problems on page 728, numbers 1 - 21 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the RTGO? on page 602.  We then covered lesson 11-4.  Students may have homework.  Ask them.

Science: Students finished comparing and contrasting mitosis and meiosis. We then began filling out a "genetics vocab chart."  No homework.

English:  Today we expanded some sentences and found better adjectives for our descriptive essay. Students need to have an adult read their essay and sign it. All of the packet should be done tomorrow. The packet and final draft is due on Thursday.

Honors English: Today we brainstormed ideas for our Descriptive Essay and started a Wordmasters sort activity. Students need to complete their Wordmasters worksheet for Monday.

Geography:  Students took a short test over Population and Traits of Culture.  No homework.  


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Monday, November 03, 2014

Monday, November 3, 2014

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday,  November 3, 2014

Math:  Students took a mult fact quiz, graded 12-6 and then worked on problems from the RTGO? on page 708.  Get them all done for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Mr. Sanny went over 11-3 and then worked on the RTGO? on page 602.  Get them all done for tomorrow.

Science: Students compared and contrasted mitosis and meiosis.  No homework.

English:  Today we wrote our rough draft in class. If students didn't finish, they need to complete it for tomorrow.

Honors English: Today we brainstormed ideas for our Descriptive Essay and started a Wordmasters sort activity. Students need to complete their Wordmasters worksheet for Monday.

Geography:  Students reviewed for the test tomorrow by playing kahoot.  Students are to go home and STUDY their notes and note cards.  Completed notecards (all 15-we went over these today) are offered as extra credit the day of the test.  Students need to have these at the beginning of class tomorrow to be accepted for extra credit!!!!!


Contact Team 7-4

phone: 308 698-8135

emails: 

Mitch Sanny - Math                   Randi Kuhn - Geography
mitsanny@kearneycats.com      rankuhn@kearneycats.com

Jessica Eidem - Science              Emily Davidson - English
jeseidem@kearneycats.com       emidavidson@kearneycats.com



If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com