Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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Tuesday,  October 28, 2014

Math: Students turned in the 12-3 homework.  We then went over how to do 12-4.  Complete problems 11-20, 27, 28 and 29 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the Are You Ready from Chapter 11 and jumped into lesson 11-1.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students peer graded each other's animation projects.  Cell cycle test Friday, October 31st.  A practice test has been handed out.

English:  Today we learned about the difference between prepositions and adverbs, and we learned about interjections. Students have pages 2 and 4 in their packet to do as homework.

Geography:  Students continued to work on a jigsaw group activity over population issues in other countries using their textbook.  Some students are still missing their Population Density worksheet activity from Friday.  It was homework if they didn't get it finished.  Ask your student about the 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, October 27, 2014

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Monday,  October 27, 2014

Math: Students reviewed 12-2 and worked on 12-3.  For tomorrow complete problems 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25 from 12-3.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the Formative Assessment over chapter 2 and then worked on the Are You Ready from Chapter 11.

Science: Students finished creating an iMovie animation to show the cell cycle.  Students will be given 15 minutes of class time tomorrow for final edits.  Cell cycle test Friday, October 31st.  A practice test has been handed out.

English:  Today we reviewed our quiz from Friday. We started discussing prepositions and students were able to complete their homework in class. Students need to have Pg 1 from their packet completed for Tuesday.

Geography:  Students worked on a jigsaw group activity over population issues in other countries using their textbook.  Some students are still missing their Population Density worksheet activity from Friday.  It was homework if they didn't get it finished.  Ask your student about the 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

Friday, October 24, 2014

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Friday,  October 24, 2014

Math: Students worked on lesson 12-2 homework.  Ask your student if they needed to finish any at home.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took the Formative Assessment over chapter 2.  No homework.

Science: Students began creating an iMovie animation to show the cell cycle.  This is a 2-day project.  Monday is our final work day.  Projects due Monday by 4:00 pm.  Cell cycle test Friday, October 31st.  A practice test has been handed out.

English:  Today we went over our answers from our adjective/adverb packet. We took a short quiz and read our AR books. No homework!

Geography:  Students continued to work on the population density activity.  It is homework if they didn't get it finished in class.  Some students still need to complete the www.prb.org activity-  this assignment is due Friday- Ask your student.

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, October 23, 2014

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Thursday,  October 23, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz and graded the 12-1 problems from yesterday.  We then started lesson 12-2.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over practice for the Formative Assessment which will be Friday.  Students might have some problems to work on at home.

Science: Students participated in a mitosis dance.  No homework.

English:  Today we learned about adverbs today. Students need to have pages 7-9 in their packet done tomorrow. We also have a quiz tomorrow. Please study!

Geography:  Students worked on a vocabulary practice and then started a population density activity.  We will continue to work on this tomorrow in class.  It is not homework.  Some students still need to complete the www.prb.org activity-  this assignment is due Friday- Ask your student.

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, October 22, 2014

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Wednesday,  October 22, 2014

Math: Students went over the problems 1 - 6 from yesterday.  We then reviewed some of the tougher problems and kids had time to work on the 12-1 problems from the yellow paper.  They are due tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 2-8 and then reviewed for the Formative Assessment which will be Friday.  Students might have some problems to work on at home.

Science: Students participated in an activity using pipe cleaners to model mitosis and the cell cycle.  No homework.

English:  Today we learned about definite and indefinite articles, nouns used as adjectives, and comparative/superlative adjectives. Students have pages 4-6 in their adjective/adverbs packet as homework.

Geography:  Students continued to analyze the world population data using www.prb.org website.  After they were finished we made note cards for the units vocabulary.  This assignment is due Friday. 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, October 21, 2014

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Tuesday,  October 21, 2014

Math: Students graded the worksheets, went over the quiz and then started lesson 12-1.  Complete problems 1 - 6 from that lesson for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the  review problems from the Chapter 2 Study Guide: Review and then started lesson 2-8.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students finished filling out a vocab chart for our Cell Cycle unit and took some additional notes.  No homework.

English:  Today we learned about adjectives being used as modifiers. Students have pages 1-3 in their adjective/adverb packet to do as homework tonight. Continue to read for AR points!

Geography:  Students analyzed the world population data using www.prb.org website.  We will work on this tomorrow in class.  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, October 20, 2014

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Monday,  October 20, 2014

Math: Students worked on several review worksheets.  Finish them for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students worked on review problems from the Chapter 2 Study Guide: Review.  Finish them for tomorrow.

Science: Students filled out a vocab chart for our Cell Cycle (mitosis) vocabulary.  No homework.

English:  Today we had a library day. Students were able to check out a new AR book and take AR tests for the new term. No homework.

Geography:  Students took notes over 1st, 2nd, 3rd world countries and completed a class activity that was called 80-15-5.  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

Friday, October 17, 2014

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Friday,  October 17, 2014

Mr. Sanny accidentally deleted this day's information.

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, October 16, 2014

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Thursday,  October 16, 2014

Math: Students graded Lesson 2-5 and then had a worksheet to practice.  Complete it for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded the RTGO and  moved on to 2-7.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students reviewed for tomorrow's test over DNA.  Use your study guide and be ready for tomorrow's test.

English:  Today we presented some of our Scope group projects. Students have tomorrow to also present. No homework!

Honors English: I presented the rest of the students' Wordmaster words. No homework.

Geography:  We went over the Quiz from yesterday.  Students were offered a re-take- this needs to happen outside of Geo class- after school, before school, during 10th period, or lunch time.  All re-takes need to happen by the end of Friday!  We then started on the Population unit.  Homework: study for re-take.

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, October 15, 2014

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Wednesday,  October 15, 2014

Math: Students went over how subtracting works with colored chips and then practiced solving equations involving integers.  For homework in Lesson 2-5, do problems 8-19 and 21-26.

Pre-Algebra:  Students reviewed lesson 2-6.  Depending on how students did, we may review or move on to 2-7.  Ask your student.

Science: Students performed a lab to extract DNA from a strawberry.  A study guide has been handed out.  Test over DNA this Friday, October 17th.

English:  Today we worked on our Scope group project. Students are to read an assigned article from our Scope magazine and teach it to the class. They must have a visual, some sort of class activity, and an assessment (extra credit). AR goals are due TODAY at 4pm.

Geography:  Today we took a quiz over the material we have covered- Water Resources, Landforms, and Climate.  No Homework.  Next unit will be Population!  

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, October 14, 2014

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Tuesday,  October 14, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz and then students played different versions of "Integer War".  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students covered lesson 2-6.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students finished an activity that focuses on how DNA is used to make protein.  A study guide has been handed out.  Test over DNA -- Friday, October 17th.

English:  Today we started on our Scope group project. Students are to read an assigned article from our Scope magazine and teach it to the class. They must have a visual, some sort of class activity, and an assessment (extra credit). AR goals are due tomorrow at 4pm.

Geography:  Today we completed a climate map in class and learned about the 5 main climates. Quiz over Landforms, Water Resources, and Climate will be Wednesday.  Homework this week is to start studying their notes- they were handed a small study guide and needed to take home their notes to study!!   

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, October 13, 2014

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Monday,  October 13, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz, went over the FA from Friday and then students played "Greater Than Integer War".  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took a mult fact quiz and then students played some versions of "Integer War".  No homework.

Science: Students began an activity that focuses on how DNA is used to make protein.  A study guide has been handed out.  Test over DNA -- Friday, October 17th.

English:  Today we read answered critical-thinking questions about our Scholastic Scope article, "Call of Duty". If the students got done with it in class there is no homework. There will be a short open magazine quiz on Tuesday.

Geography:  Today we learned about the 5 elements that affect climate by taking notes.  Quiz over Landforms, Water Resources, and Climate will be Wednesday.  Homework this week is to start studying their 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

Friday, October 10, 2014

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Friday,  October 10, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz, went over the FA from Friday and then students played "Greater Than Integer War".  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took a mult fact quiz and then students played some versions of "Integer War".  No homework.

Science: Students began an activity that focuses on how DNA is used to make protein.  A study guide has been handed out.  Test over DNA -- Friday, October 17th.

English:  Today we read answered critical-thinking questions about our Scholastic Scope article, "Call of Duty". If the students got done with it in class there is no homework. There will be a short open magazine quiz on Tuesday.

Geography:  Today we learned about the 5 elements that affect climate by taking notes.  Quiz over Landforms, Water Resources, and Climate will be Wednesday.  Homework this week is to start studying their 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

Thursday, October 9, 2014

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Thursday,  October 9, 2014

Math: Students graded the multiplying integers worksheet, went over the adding/subtracting quiz from yesterday and then had another worksheet for practice that had all four operations.  For tomorrow, complete the 4 operations Quiz (practice).  Student will take a formative assessment tomorrow over lessons 2-1 - 2-4.

Pre-Algebra:  We graded the homework from 2-5 dealing with decimals and then continued 2-5 working with fractions.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students took notes over DNA.  No homework.

English:  Today we took a test over verbs. No homework!

Geography:  Today students handed in their Landform Textbook worksheet from yesterday- It was homework yesterday if it didn't get finished.  Then we started on Freshwater/Salt water discussion and notes.  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, October 8, 2014

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Wednesday,  October 8, 2014

Math: Students took a quiz over adding and subtracting integers.  We then looked at multiplying and dividing integers from lesson 2-4.  Complete the worksheet for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  We graded the homework from 2-4 and jumped into 2-5.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students checked the CH 4 packet in class and then we introduced DNA with a K-W-L in our science notebook.  No homework.

English:  Today we reviewed for our Verb test tomorrow. Verb packets are due tomorrow and please study, study, study!

Geography:  Today students worked on a Landform Exploration using their textbooks.  It is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  It will be homework if they did not get it finished!

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, October 7, 2014

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Tuesday,  October 7, 2014

Math: Students went over the worksheet from yesterday and had more worksheets during class.  If your student didn't get the last worksheet done in class, finish it for tomorrow.  We will start class tomorrow with a quiz over adding and subtracting integers.

Pre-Algebra:  Students had time to work on the rest of the worksheets and then we started 2-4.  Students may have homework.

Science: Students took a test over cellular respiration.  No homework.

English:  Today we learned about helping verbs. Students had time to finish up both packets but may have homework. I also handed out an extra credit opportunity that is due on Wednesday. Verb Test is on Thursday. Study, study, study!

Geography:  Today we continued to use Google Street View to locate a few landforms from around the world.  We graded it at the end of class.  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, October 6, 2014

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Monday,  October 6, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz, graded 2-3, watched a video over integers and worked on a worksheet dealing with adding integers.  Get it done for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 2-3 homework and then worked on a worksheet to review.  Complete the problems for tomorrow.

Science: Students participated in a couple review activities.  Test over cellular respiration tomorrow.  Students have been given a study guide.

English:  Today we learned about linking verbs. The students have one page from Verb Packet 1 called Linking Verbs, and they have one page from Verb Packet 2 called Linking or Action. Both are due tomorrow. If a student didn't do well on their Pronoun Test, they were able to do a "Take-home Quest" and get half of the credit that the missed on the original Pronoun Test back on their test. This is also due on Tuesday.

Geography:  Today we used Google Street View to locate a few landforms from around the world.  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

Friday, October 3, 2014

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Friday,  October 3, 2014

Math: Students graded the 2-2 homework and then learned how to subtract integers.  Complete the homework from lesson 2-3 for Monday.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the lesson 2-2 homework and then jumped into lesson 2-3.  Complete the homework for Monday.

Science: Students finished their lab report over the yeast lab.  Students were also given more time to work on their CH 4 txbk packet and study guide.  We ended class by looking at an interactive website about the structure of atoms and molecules.  Students have been given a study guide.  The next test will be Tuesday, October 7th.

English:  Today we checked our homework. We continued talking about action verbs. Students have 2 worksheets to do as homework (page 1 and 2 of the "new packet" I gave them). Continue to read your AR book. Goals are due in 12 days.

Geography:  We continued with Landform terms today-notes- and participated in a group challenger.  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, October 2, 2014

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Thursday,  October 2, 2014

Math: Students went over the homework and then learned how to add integers.  Complete the homework from lesson 2-2 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the lesson 2-1 homework and then jumped into lesson 2-2.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students worked on a Chapter 4 textbook packet.  This packet will be finished in class tomorrow.  Students have been given a study guide.  The next test will be Tuesday, October 7th.

English:  Today we took a quiz over pronouns. We started a new unit on verbs and we talked about action verbs today. Students have the 1st and 2nd page (front and back of first page) of their verb packet as homework.

Geography:  We continued with Landform terms today-notes.  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, October 1, 2014

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Wednesday,  October 1, 2014

Math: Students went over the AYR? and then talked about integers.  Mr. Sanny worked through the homework problems with the kids.  Get done whatever was not done in class for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  We continued going over lesson 2-1, complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students created a line graph to display their data from yesterday's lab.  Students have been given a study guide.  The next Tuesday will be Tuesday, October 7th.

English:  Today we started we learned about indefinite pronouns. Students have to finish pages 11 and 12 in their packet. The packet is due tomorrow. Students have their tic-tac-write to finish as homework (students should have two prompts to do). We have a pronouns quiz tomorrow. Please study!!

Geography:    Lattleship tourney continued today in class.  We started on the new Landforms unit today with notes.  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, September 30, 2014

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Tuesday,  September 30, 2014

Math: Students took a multiplication fact quiz and then had time to work on the Are You Ready on page 69.  Complete it for tomorrow if you didn't in class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the test from Chapter 1.  We then went over lesson 2-1, complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students performed a lab using yeast to study cellular respiration.   No homework.

English:  Today we started we learned about demonstrative and interrogative pronouns. The students started a Tic-Tac-Write. As for homework, students need to complete one Tic-Tac-Write entry and do pages 9-10 in their pronoun packets.

Geography:    Lattleship tourney continued today in class.  Students will demonstrate their skills over Lat and Long by playing Lattleship (it's like Battleship).  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, September 29, 2014

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Monday,  September 29, 2014

Math: Mr. Sanny talked to each student about their previous MAP scores while the rest of the class either worked on math problems or watched an educational video.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students maybe went over the test if technology worked correctly.  Students then went over some important concepts from Chapter 2.

Science: Students finished taking notes over cellular respiration.  We also talked about tomorrow's lab and began filling out the lab report.  No homework.

English:  Today we started a short pronouns unit. Students have pages 7 and 8 in their pronoun packet as homework. We will have a short quiz on Thursday over pronouns.

Geography:    Lattleship tourney today in class.  Students will demonstrate their skills over Lat and Long by playing Lattleship (it's like Battleship).  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, September 24, 2014

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Wednesday,  September 24, 2014

Math: Mr. Sanny talked to each student about their previous MAP scores while the rest of the class either worked on math problems or watched an educational video.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took the Chapter 1 test.  No homework.

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

English:  Today we had our Nouns Test. The only homework is to read AR books. We only have 3 weeks until the students' goals should be met.

Geography:    Short quiz today over the fundamentals of Latitude and Longitude.  No homework and enjoy the long 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

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

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Tuesday,  September 23, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz, graded the worksheet and then took a "SHOW ALL WORK QUIZ over solving equations.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the homework then worked with a partner on more review problems.  Chapter 1 test tomorrow.

Science: Students finished reviewing for tomorrow's test over osmosis.  We began learning about cellular respiration by taking some notes and watching a BrainPop video.  Use your study guide and be ready for tomorrow's test.

English:  Today wrote in our journals, shared with partners, and critiqued each other's journals. There is no homework just STUDY for our Nouns Test tomorrow.

Geography:    Students reviewed Lat & Long and practiced more using an atlas in class. We then worked on a practice site located on Google Classroom.  Students were asked to work on the practice site at home and study tonight for homework.  Short practice quiz will be WEDNESDAY!! :)

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, September 22, 2014

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Monday,  September 22, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz, went over the Formative Assessment from Friday.  Students then received a worksheet over solving equations.  It will be due tomorrow.  We will take a paper/pencil "showing all work" quiz over equations tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over lesson 1-10 and then reviewed for a Formative Assessment which will be on Wednesday.  They may have homework.

Science: Students filled out a study guide for Wednesday's test.  We also watched a video and revised last week's lab report.  Study for Wednesday's test.

English:  Today we played a review game over nouns. Students need to study for their test on Wednesday.

Geography:    Students review Lat & Long from Friday and practiced more using an atlas in class.  No homework.  Short practice quiz will be Friday.

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

Friday, September 19, 2014

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Friday,  September 19, 2014

Math: Students went over the lesson 1-11 homework, had a quick review for the assessment and then took the Formative Assessment over lessons 1-9 - 1-11.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over lesson 1-9 and jumped into lesson 1-10.  Students may have homework this weekend.

Science: Students finished their lab report on their inquiry osmosis lab.  We also took notes over osmosis and watched a video.  A study guide was handed out and the next test will be Wednesday September 24th.

English:  Today we learned about concrete and abstract nouns. I gave students time to finish their packets and AR read. The nouns packet is due on Wednesday and we have a test over nouns on Wednesday. There should be no homework unless the student is not done with their packet.

Geography:    Students worked on Latitude & Longitude practice.  If they did not get it done in class, it is homework.  Ask your student when they get home tonight if they finished the assignment.     We finished calculating miles, fuel, and hotels and had a competition.  We also started on a new unit Latitude and Longitude.  No homework.  Latitude and Longitude quiz on Wednesday, September 24th.

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, September 18, 2014

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Thursday,  September 18, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz and then finished going over lesson 1-11.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.  We will have a quiz over lessons 1-9, 1-10 and 1-11 tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 1-8 and went over lesson 1-9.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students performed their own experiment to further study osmosis.  No homework.

English:  Today talked about irregular plural nouns, collective nouns, and compound nouns. We did some exercises today in class. Students have pg 3 (Compound and Collective Nouns Practice 1) as homework today. Test on Wednesday, September 24th over nouns.

Geography: We finished calculating miles, fuel, and hotels and had a competition.  We also started on a new unit Latitude and Longitude.  No homework.  Latitude and Longitude quiz on Wednesday, September 24th.

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, September 17, 2014

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Wednesday,  September 17, 2014

Math: Students turned in the homework from lesson 1-10.  We reviewed problems from 1-9 and 1-10 and then looked at problems from 1-11.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students learned about solving equations in lesson 1-8.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students finished their lab report and learned why the mass of a potato slice changes after soaking in salt water.  Don't forget to bring your lab materials tomorrow if you will be studying something from home -- this does not apply to every student.

English:  Today we reviewed proper and common nouns and began learning about plural and possessive nouns. They have "Locate the Nouns"and Exercise 1 or Pg 6 as homework today. Test on Wednesday, September 24th over nouns.

Geography: Students worked on a mapquest activity planning a trip.  Students will have homework if they are behind.  It is due today! Latitude and Longitude quiz on Wednesday, September 24th.

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, September 16, 2014

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Tuesday,  September 16, 2014

Math: We went over the FA and lesson 1-9.  Complete the homework from 1-10 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 1-7.  Students then had time to work on the Ready to Go On problems on page 34.   Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students performed a lab to answer the question: "How will the mass of a potato slice change after soaking in salt water?" No homework.

English:  Today we learned about common and proper nouns by taking notes and playing a game. Students have Pg. 5 and the "Defines the Nouns" page in their nouns packet as homework tonight.

Geography: Students worked on a mapquest activity planning a trip.  Students will have homework if they are behind.  It is due tomorrow at the end of class! Latitude and Longitude quiz on Wednesday, September 24th.

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, September 15, 2014

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Monday,  September 15, 2014

Math: Birth Announcement projects were handed back and grades were updated on the wall.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded the packet.  We then moved on to lesson 1-7.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students took notes over the scientific method and variables.  We also discussed tomorrow's experiment and filled out part of the lab form.  No homework.

English:  Today we finished our Rikki-Tikki-Tavi movie. We started our nouns unit today by taking notes and doing a "nouns hunt." Students have page 1 to do of their nouns packet as homework. Students in periods 3,7, and 9 have a book and film comparison to finish as homework also for Tuesday.

Geography: Students worked on a mapquest activity planning a trip.  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

Friday, September 12, 2014

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Friday,  September 12, 2014

Math: We spent 15 minutes reviewing and then students took.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 1-6 worked on adding and subtracting integers.  No homework.

Science: Students took a test over the parts of a cell.  No homework.

English:  Today we analyzed the conflict in Rikki-TIkki-Tavi through a pair-share activity. We watched the film version of RTT and we'll compare and contrast the film and text on Monday. No homework.

Geography: Students took at test over Parts of a Map unit.  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, September 11, 2014

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Thursday,  September 11, 2014

Math: We went lesson 1-7 and discussed lesson 1-8.  Students probably did not have homework, ask them.  Students have a KPS Formative Assessment over lesson 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8 tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 1-5 and covered lesson 1-6.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students finished making a plant cell model using yarn and other materials.  Students have a study guide for tomorrow's test.  Study!

English:  Today we finished Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Students turned in their prediction worksheet and we began working on conflict analysis. No homework.

Geography: Students reviewed with a practice study guide.  We also finished playing a Jeopardy learning game.   Test over Parts of a Map will be Friday 9/12.  Homework is STUDY!!!!  

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, September 10, 2014

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Wednesday,  September 10, 2014

Math: We graded lesson 1-6 and went over lesson 1-7.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over lesson 4-7 and and then jumped into lesson 1-5.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Science: Students began making a plant cell model using yarn and other materials. Students have received a study guide for the next test.  Test Friday.

English:  Today we reviewed and took notes on literary concepts. We started to read "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" and are doing a predicting worksheet in class. We'll finish the story tomorrow and turn in our predicting worksheet. No homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Students practiced with cardinal and intermediate directions/relative and absolute locations.  Test over Parts of a Map will be Friday 9/12.  Homework is to start studying and getting organized for the test.

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, September 9, 2014

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Tuesday,  September 9, 2014

Math: We looked at a few more examples from lesson 1-6 and had time to work on the homework in class.  Finish it for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students finished lesson 4-7 and had time to work on the homework in class.  Finish it for tomorrow.

Science: Students began presenting their Cell Analogy Project. Students have received a study guide for the next test.  Test Friday.

English:  Today finished their Narrative Essay and turned in their Narrative Essay packet.

Geography: Students worked on a partner activity answering questions using another students map.  Test over Parts of a Map will be Friday 9/12.  Homework is to start studying and getting organized for the test.

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, September 8, 2014

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Monday,  September 8, 2014

Math: We took a mult fact quiz, graded the RTGO? on page 28 and then looked at examples from lesson 1-6.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took a mult fact quiz and then reviewed lesson 4-7.  Complete the homework from that lesson for tomorrow.

Science: Students began presenting their Cell Analogy Project. Students have received a study guide for the next test.  Test Friday.

English:  Today we typed our final draft of our Narrative Essay. We will finish these tomorrow. The students need to submit it to me on Tuesday on google classroom and they will turn in their Narrative Essay packet tomorrow.

Geography: Students continued on their Parts of a Map Activity where they created their own map.  Maps are due on Tuesday.  Test over Parts of a Map will be Friday 9/12.  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

Friday, September 5, 2014

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Friday,  September 5, 2014

Math: We graded lesson 1-4, discussed some of the properties of numbers from 1-5 and then had time to work on problems from the Ready to Go On? problems on page 28.  They were to complete problems 1 - 4 and 6 - 21, if they didn't get done in class, finish it by Monday.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded lesson 1-4 and then covered 4-7.  Students may or may not have had homework.  Ask them.

Science: Students finished working on their Cell Analogy Project using Google Presentation. Students have been given 3 days to work on this project in class.  Projects are due Monday.

English:  Today we wrote our Narrative Essay rough drafts in class. Most students got it done but if students didn't get it done, they'll need to do it as homework. The packet is due on Tuesday. We will type our final drafts on Monday and Tuesday.

Geography: Students started on their Parts of a Map Activity where they created their own map.  Maps are due on Tuesday.  Test over Parts of a Map will be Friday 9/12.  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, September 4, 2014

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Thursday,  September 4, 2014

Math: Students took another look at the important websites kids will need this year in math.  We then went over the answers from lesson 1-3 and discussed Order of Operations from lesson 1-4.   Students had some time in class to work on the homework.  Have it completed for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over the homework from lesson 1-2 and started lesson 1-3.  Have the homework completed for tomorrow.

Science: Students continued working on their Cell Analogy Project using Google Presentation.  This project will be completed in class.  If students use their time wisely they shouldn't have any homework this week.

English:  Today we continued to work on our Narrative Essay packet. We went over steps 4-7. Some students were able to get it done in class and some students have step 6 to do as homework. Their narrative essay packets and final draft is due Tuesday, September 9th.

Geography: Students were introduced to the online textbook and atlas with the chromebooks.  They were given a login and user name.  They also applied what they learned through the Parts of a Map unit.  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, September 3, 2014

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Wednesday,  September 3, 2014

Math: Students took a mult fact quiz, graded the 1-2 homework and discussed 1-3.  Complete the homework from lesson 1-3 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students took a mult fact quiz, graded the 1-1 homework and discussed 1-2.  Complete the homework from lesson 1-2 for tomorrow.

Science: Students began working on their Cell Analogy Project using Google Presentation.  This project will be completed in class.  If students use their time wisely they shouldn't have any homework this week.

English:  Today we learned about a narrative essay. We started our Narrative packet. Students worked on steps 1, 2, and a little of step 3. No homework.

Geography: Students continued to take notes over Parts of a Map.  We also practiced with figuring Map Scale.  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, September 2, 2014

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Tuesday,  September 2, 2014

Math: Students turned in the Birth Announcement.  They then went over lessons 1-1 and 1-2.  Students received a yellow paper that has all the homework problems for the term.  Complete the homework for lesson 1-2 for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students turned in the Birth Announcement.  They then went over lesson 1-1.  Students received a pink paper that has all the homework problems for the term.  Complete the homework for lesson 1-1 for tomorrow.

Science: Students learned the function of each part of a cell. No homework.

English:  Today we finished our End Marks packet in class and turned it in. We read "7th Grade" by Gary Soto and analyze some of the plot. No homework.

Geography: Students went over their Continent and Oceans Test and Map.  We then started on the Parts of a Map unit by taking notes.  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