Week of 02/26/24 to 03/01/24

 

7th Week 82/26/20242/27/20242/28/20242/29/20243/1/2024Co-Teacher Notes
MathFactoring Monomials from PolynomialsCCC Lesson 9.8 WS; Optional: Expressions & Equations ChallengeFactoring Polynomials Challenge; Test ReviewCCC Lesson 9.9 WS; Optional: Expressions & Equations ChallengeTest 6 (Chapter 9: Combining Polynomials)CCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Worksheets will be handed out in class and worksheets and answer keys will be linked on Google Classroom
Ancient HistoryPunic Wars. Read in Mills, Book of the Ancient Romans,p. 141-147,"II. The First Punic War 264-241 B.C."Punic WarsRead p. 147-top of p. 157; "III. Second Punic War, 218-201 B.C." Stop reading at the end of the first paragraph at the top of p. 157.Punic Wars; Review. 
Latin IIChapter 17 intro. Relative PronounsChapter 17; copy singular and plural rlativ pronoun chart on p. 139. Work on memorization for Friday drill (daily grade).New vocabulary presentation. Grammatica in class. Review of relative pronoun concept. Memorize relative pronoun chart on p. 17 for drill Friday.Relative pronoun drill. Chapter 17. Concepts review.
Language ArtsE-9 discussion over chapters 4-6; Maxim questions? Quiz grade essay due Wednesday.Final draft of Maxim Essay due tomorrow!; Stems list 15 work-up due on Friday (20 words needed for possible 100)Maxim essay due. Expectations for self-chosen Chreia model essay (due 3/8); options shared; Phrases reminderRead ch 7-9 for discussion next Monday (3/04) FOCUS: Is Marcus growing? Symbolism? Open note grammar quiz: 4-level analysis; 12 verb tenses; dialogue and clause punctuationChreia and maxim options for students without one.
New TestamentNo classComplete Homework AssignmentPhilippiansComplete Homework Assignment Philippians
ScienceIn Class: Chapter 9:Properties of SubstancesSections 9.1-Physical Properties and 9.2- Temperature, Pressure and Volume, At Home: Work on Science Fair ProjectsIn Class: Chapter 9:Properties of SubstancesSections 9.1-Physical Properties and 9.2- Temperature, Pressure and Volume, At Home: Read Chapter 9: Properties of SubstancesRead Textbook p168-178. Complete Learning Check 9.1 and 9.2In Class:  Labs today!!  Lab #4 Calculating internal Volume of a known Object Bring Lab Notebook to schoolQuarter 3-4 Project;Science Fair ProjectsStudents will research and work on their approved topic/problem and experiment for the Fortis Academy Science Fair on 18th-22nd March 2024. Once they have completed the project at home by performing the experiment in triplicate; they may begin writing their Science paper on the respective project (Second Draft due on Feb 21st, 2024) ***This is a Cumulative grade with the project phased out through the 3rd and 4th quarters. Due dates may be found in this year's Science Fair Packet ** Please feel free to reach out to Teacher with any questions.

Week of 02/19/24 to 02/23/24

 

7th Week 72/19/20242/20/20242/21/20242/22/20242/23/2024Co-Teacher Notes
MathFactoring Monomials and PolynomialsCCC Lesson 9.6 WS; Optional: Expressions & Equations ChallengeFOIL method of multiplying polynomialsCCC Lesson 9.7 WS; Optional: Expressions & Equations ChallengeDividing PolynomialsCCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Worksheets will be handed out in class and worksheets and answer keys will be linked on Google Classroom
Ancient HistoryROME from monarchy to republic. Friday quiz over Southern Africa.Prepare for quiz over Southern Africa. Read in The Book of the Ancient Romans p.110-121, on "How Rome Ruled Italy." ROME RepublicPrepare for map quiz tomorrow over Southern Africa. Read in The Book of the Ancent Romans p. 122-129 on "The Character and Religion of the Early Romans."Map quiz over Southern Africa. Reviw of the early republic of Rome.
Latin IIChapter 16 review and parsing. Concepts review.Self tutorials, p. 425, #17-20. Parse and translate. Copy the original sentence, parse every word below the sentence, and translate in logical English. Please skip a line between each exercise.Chapter 16 reviewStudy for test over chapter 16.Test over 16.
Language ArtsEagle of the Ninth ch 1-3 discussion, VOCAB QUIZ 9-14'; Cause, converse, analogy paragraphs of a maxim essayResearch for your Maxim essay "Example" and "Testimony" paragraphs - writing in class tomorrow; E9 chapters 4-6 are due for discussion next Monday, 2/26;Example and Testimony rough draftsDraft your epilogue paragraph and read E9 for next Monday discussion. Chapters 4-6 questions are here: GRAMMAR WORK!! Clauses, phrases, dialogue, etc.
New TestamentNo ClassComplete Homework AssignmentEpistle to the Ephesians Part IComplete Homework AssignmentEpistle to the Ephesians Part II
ScienceIn Class:  Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Students Solve problems in Class together and Class discussion At Home:  Complete Chapter 8 Exercises  Revise any previous Learning checks that need to be revised.              If completed work on Science Fair draft In Class:  Review for Chapter 8 Test on Friday;     Due today: Second Draft of Science Fair Report At Home:    Study for Chapter 8 Test tomorrow. Review how problems need to be solved as shown in textbook and worked in class. Showing every step is important for full credit In Class:        Test today !! on Chapter 8: Measurements and Units following test introduction to Chapter 9Quarter 3-4 Project;Science Fair ProjectsStudents will research and work on their approved topic/problem and experiment for the Fortis Academy Science Fair on 18th-22nd March 2024. Once they have completed the project at home by performing the experiment in triplicate; they may begin writing their Science paper on the respective project (Second Draft due on Feb 21st, 2024) ***This is a Cumulative grade with the project phased out through the 3rd and 4th quarters. Due dates may be found in this year's Science Fair Packet ** Please feel free to reach out to Teacher with any questions.

Week of 02/12/24 to 02/16/24

 

7th Week 62/12/20242/13/20242/14/20242/15/20242/16/2024Co-Teacher Notes
MathCombining Polynomials Review; Squaring BinomialsCCC Lesson 9.4 WS; Optional: 2, 3, 4 PuzzlesPrime, Composite, GCF and LCM ReviewCCC Lesson 9.5 WS; Optional: 2, 3, 4 PuzzlesFactoring MonomialsCCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Worksheets will be handed out in class and worksheets and answer keys will be linked on Google Classroom
Ancient HistoryROME Chapter 4 & 5 First 7 kingsRead in The Book of the Ancient Romans p. 35 (at Numa Pompilius to p. 47 ROMERead p. 52-63ROME review of chapters 1-5.
Latin IIChapter 16 vocabulary reviewStudy for vocabulary quiz on Wednesday ovr chapter 16. Study the list of words in the textbook.Vocabulary Quiz for chapter 16.Self tutorials, 424, Chapter 16 # 7-10. Parse and translate. Copy the original Latin, then parse and translate, then skip a lin between each exercise. To turn in Friday after review. Chapter 16
Language ArtsList 14 extension; Review: Pass the Poem works; Poetry Project check; Maxim essay; distribute ch 1-3 questions for Monday's Lit ChatPoetry Project and read ch 1-3 by Monday, 2/19Punctuation of clauses, dialogue. Questions about E9?Poetry Project and Lit chat preparationPoetry Project Due;: Gallery Walk! Best poem classificationsChapters 1-3 in Eagle of the Ninth are due for a short "comprehension check" and lit chat on Monday, 2/19; also, Monday (2/19): Vocab Quiz: 9-14
New TestamentNo ClassComplete Homework AssignmentRomansComplete Homework Assignment - link to video The Problem of Those Who Have Never Heard of Christ - YouTubeRomans 
ScienceIn Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating VolumeAt Home:  Read Chapter 8: Measurements and UnitsTextbook p161-164. Complete Learning Check 8.5 In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsStudents Solve problems in Class together and Class discussion At Home: Complete Chapter 8 Exercises Revise any previous Learning checks that need to be revised. In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsStudents Solve problems in Class together and Class discussion  Due today: Notebooks for Classwork, Homework.Quarter 3-4 Project;Science Fair ProjectsStudents will research and work on their approved topic/problem and experiment for the Fortis Academy Science Fair on 18th-22nd March 2024. Once they have completed the project at home by performing the experiment in triplicate; they may begin writing their Science paper on the respective project (Second Draft due on Feb 21st, 2024) ***This is a Cumulative grade with the project phased out through the 3rd and 4th quarters. Due dates may be found in this year's Science Fair Packet ** Please feel free to reach out to Teacher with any questions.

Week of 02/05/24 to 02/09/24

 

7th Week 52/5/20242/6/20242/7/20242/8/20242/9/2024Co-Teacher Notes
MathAdding and Subtracting Polynomials; Comparing Monomials; 2, 3, 4 PuzzlesCCC Lesson 9.2 WS; Work on Test 5 Corrections due Friday; Optional: 2, 3, 4 PuzzlesMultiplying Polynomials using the area methodCCC Lesson 9.3 WS; Finish Test 5 Corrections due tomorrow; Optional: 2, 3, 4 PuzzlesReview Multiplying Polynomials; Explore Factoring Polynomials using area method puzzlesCCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Worksheets will be handed out in class and worksheets and answer keys will be linked on Google Classroom
Ancient HistoryROME: The birth od RomeRead The Book of the Ancient Romans, p. 13-25. (chapters 1-3)ROMERead p. 26-35 up to Numa Pompilius.(Part 1 of Chapter 4, Romulus)ROME
Latin IIChapter 16Copy the forms given on p.132 for all 3 groups of 3rd declension adjectives. To turn in Wednesday.Declining third declension adjectives.Decline third declension adjectives brevis, celer, senex. Review of HW. Declining 3rd dclension adjectives.
Language ArtsSession 1: Maxim work - concentration on THESIS STATEMENT ; Session 2: P&H p 110-117, Traveling Poetry w/ Devices Work up at least 20 of the stems in LIST 14 with definitions that make use of the given meaning. Use all 20 in sentences OR in a paragraph or narrative.Last day of poetry instructionPoetry Project Work! Remember to study your stems every T/ThEagle of the Ninth due in Class! Intro Rosemary Sutcliff and symbolism (remember RBC)
New TestamentNo ClassComplete Homework Assignment Galatians and JustificationComplete Homework AssignmentGalatians and Justification 
ScienceIn Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit ConversionsAt Home: Read and understand by taking notes Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Read Textbook p152-160. Work on Learning Check 8.4 (problems 1-6 only) In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating VolumeAt Home: Read and understand by taking notes Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Read Textbook p152-160. Work on Learning Check 8.4 (problems 7-12) In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSection 8.5- Calculating Volume  Science Due today:Notebooks for Classwork, Homework.