8th Grade Parents:
If you have not submitted your photos for the graduation slideshow, please do so as soon as possible. Send them to Mrs. Chandler at achandler@hancockdayschool.org.
Thank you!
NOTES FROM 8th GRADE
8th Grade Physical Science Mrs. Huennekens
On Wednesday, March 30th, the students will take their test on Motion and Momentum. We will continue our study of physics with Newton’s Laws. The students will have several exciting and fun labs to help them better understand the concepts they are learning. These include a Marshmallow launcher force lab and a Marble Launcher.
8th Grade Algebra 1 Mrs. Reardon
This week in Algebra 1 we will solve polynomial equations in factored form. On Wednesday, we will review for a chapter 9 quiz over sections 1 through 4 that will take place on Thursday. Friday we will take a look at a cross-curricular math-history-art “project” that the 8th graders will be participating in.
8th Grade Geometry Mr. Lanfear
This week we will continue our exploration of circles and all things related by learning about inscribed angles (10.4), other angle relationships in circles (10.5), and segment lengths in circles (10.6). There will be a Chapter 10 Test next Tuesday.
8th Grade Advanced Algebra Mr. Lanfear
This week we will be starting our last chapter in Geometry by exploring surface area and volume of solids. This week we will learn the names of different polyhedra (9.1) and begin looking at finding the surface area of prisms and cylinders (9.2).
8th Grade Language Arts Mrs. O’Connor
This week the 8th graders will be reviewing sentence types and comma rules in preparation for a test over these concepts on Friday, April 1. We will also be exploring web and print resources to help students craft persuasive arguments for their research paper. Highlighted copies of at least five sources and a rough working outline are due on Tuesday, April 5.
8th Grade History Mrs. English
This week we will begin our World War II unit. Readings and homework will come from Chapter 24.1 & 2. Students should begin thinking narrowing down what they would like to do for their World War II research project. We will begin finalizing topics at the end of the week.
8th Grade Spanish Ms. Hughes
The 8th grade started a new chapter discussing medical treatments and health services in Spanish-speaking countries. Students will also be learning about some more irregular verbs in the preterite tense and the imperfect progressive. The grammar quiz over this material will be Friday, April 1st.
NOTES FROM 7th GRADE
7th Grade Life Science Mrs. Huennekens
We are studying the Phylum Chordata. We have discussed chordate and vertebrate characteristics. On Thursday of last week, the students designed and created imaginary animals made of simple items such as cotton balls or tissue. The students then had to determine if their animal was an endotherm or an ectotherm by taking the temperature of their animal after 8 minutes in 3 different locations. We will finish this lab on Tuesday. We will be studying amphibians, reptiles and birds. Our next quiz will be on April 1st and our test is tentatively set for April 8th.
7th Grade Algebra 1 Mrs. Reardon
This week in Algebra 1 we will solve polynomial equations in factored form. On Wednesday, we will review for a chapter 9 quiz over sections 1 through 4 that will take place on Thursday. Friday we will take a look at a cross-curricular math-history-art “project” that the 8th graders will be participating in (7th grade is going to help with the math part!).
7th Grade Pre-Algebra Mr. Lanfear
This week we will continue our exploration of lines and linear equations. Students will explore the meaning of the slope of a line and how to find it (8.4) as well as learning the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (8.5). Students will also learn about parallel and perpendicular lines (8.5). There will be a Chapter 8 Test next Thursday covering 8.1 - 8.6.
7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Hannah
Seventh grade is well into the research paper writing process! This week, students will write topic and transition sentences for each paragraph using a “paragraph sandwich” graphic organizer, which will be due on Thursday 31 March. We will then focus on writing an effective introduction and conclusion, which will be due in their outlines by Monday 4 April.
7th Grade History Mrs. English
This week we will continue our study of Chapter 9.2 and 9.3. These lessons will include Jefferson’s purchase of the Louisiana Territory and events leading to the War of 1812. Readings and homework will come from these sections. Looking ahead, students will have a quiz on 9.3 at the beginning of next week.
7th Grade Spanish Ms. Hughes
The 7th grade started a new chapter discussing community service and ways to help the environment. We began learning about Peña Blanca, a small village in Guatemala, where its residents make less than $1.00 per day. Students were also able to read a letter from a young woman who lives in a similar village in Guatemala. Her name is Rosalinda and she is being sponsored by a Hancock family. Over the next couple weeks, each class will create something to send to her and write her letters using their Spanish skills. This week students will learn about Spanish indirect object pronouns and the grammar quiz over this material will be on Friday, April 1st.
NOTES FROM 6th GRADE
6th Grade Earth Science Mrs. Huennekens
Last week we studied the Electromagnetic spectrum. The students used the chromebooks to complete a self-paced study / tour of the spectrum. We also began our discussion of telescopes. We will finish up this week with early space missions. I am posting interesting websites to Google Classroom for the kids to explore.
6th Grade Earth Science Mrs. Reardon
This week in Earth Science we will finish up talking about the different types of telescopes and begin to discuss early space missions. Students will be given an astronaut that participated in one of the early space missions to research and present to the class (all of this will be done in class).
6th Grade Math Mrs. Reardon
This week in math 6, we will wrap up Chapter 8 by learning about how scale models and drawings are created. On Wednesday and Thursday we will review for their Chapter 8 test that will take place on Friday, April 1.
6th Pre-Algebra Mr. Lanfear
This week we will continue our exploration of lines and linear equations. Students will explore the meaning of the slope of a line and how to find it (8.4) as well as learning the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (8.5). Students will also learn about parallel and perpendicular lines (8.5). There will be a Chapter 8 Test next Thursday covering 8.1 - 8.6.
6th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Guggenheim
We will continue our study of prepositions. I am moving the preposition test over all of the material we’ve covered about prepositions from 4/1 to 4/8 . We have been sharing background information about Anne Frank and Nazi Germany as well as learning how to read a play vs. a novel. We will begin reading The Diary of Anne Frank, the play, on Tuesday. There is a vocabulary quiz over List 10 on 3/30. I will be out of town Wednesday-Friday next week to attend a conference in Atlanta. Mrs. Churchill will be my sub on Wed/Fri. Mrs. Reardon and Mrs. O’Connor will cover my classes respectively on Thursday. I will be in touch by email; please don’t hesitate to contact me.
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Mrs. Hannah
We are eagerly analyzing the Greek and Persian Wars by studying the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. We are also focusing on the birth of democracy in Greece and identifying achievements from Greece’s Golden Age. On Friday, we will learn about Aesop’s fables and their importance of theatre in Greek culture by creating a fable with a partner; students will give a performance of their fable the following Monday. The first quiz over ancient Greece will take place next Thursday 7 April.
6th Grade Spanish Ms. Sotomayor
Last week we learned 3 new verbs: poder (to be able to), querer (to want), and ir [a] (to go [to]). This week we cover new vocabulary related to common places we commute or travel to as well as the verb “pedir” (to ask for). We will also discuss social and cultural norms centered around dining out in Latin America and Spain. Just a reminder that the field trip is this week so please check the email I sent parents. The next test will be an oral test and it is Thursday and Friday, April 7th and April 8th. It is 2 days in order to assure enough time for every student to complete his or her oral without the stress of being hurried. It is always a good idea to check Google Classroom for important notes and updates.
