Math January 23-26

We will start a new topic this week that builds on what we have learned about angles.

Khan Academy topic this week is here: http://www.khanacademy.org/exercise/triangle_types

**Test 1 Re-takes are Tuesday after school (3PM).  That's the only time.**

Day 1

Go over test

Topic: Congruent polygons/similar figures

Homework:

  • Identifying congruent parts (work sheet handed out in class) #1-14
  • Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Day 2

Topic: Identifying congruent triangles; SAS, SSS, ASA

Homework:

  1. Identifying congruent triangles (work sheet handed out in class) #15-30 on a separate sheet of paper.
  2. Vocab - Draw a diagram that illustrates the following three tests to determine if 2 triangles are congruent: SSS (Side-side-side), SAS (side-angle-side), ASA (angle-side-angle)

Day 3

Topic: Solving patterns

Homework: Math Log due on Monday



Math January 17-19

Day 1 - Math Logs due today!

Warm-up - see TV

Topic for today - continue solving equations using angle relationships

Koa-Ulu - Interpersonal Work

Kukui-Ohia - Corresponding angles, Alternate interior and exterior angles.

Khan Academy topics:

Proof that vertical angles are congruent

Angle basics.  There are several videos in this section that cover topics we have studied in class.

One-step equations. If you are struggling to solve equations, start here and keep going.

Homework:

Koa-Ulu Homework 1.17.12

Kukui-Ohia Homework 1.17.12


Day 2

Warm-up - see TV

Topic for today - Parallel Lines, Transversals and Angles

Review for test

Homework: Study for test

Topics for the test -

  1. know your definitions (complementary, supplementary, vertical, perpendicular, parallel)
  2. review how to solve for an unknown angle
  3. review how solve one and two step equations

Day 3

Test #1

Topics covered: angles, angle relationships, solving equations using angle relationships

Homework: **Math Log due Monday (Tuesday for Ohia)**.

Koa-Ulu Homework 1.17.12

Kukui-Ohia Homework 1.17.12



Math January 9-12

This week we'll start covering some new material.

*****If you have not already added me as your coach in Khan Academy, you must do so ASAP.

My username is squnell@kiheicharter.org

Your Reading log will be due on DAY 1 next week.

Day 1

  • Warm-up - see TV
  • Defining angles, measuring angles.
  • If you own a protractor, please bring it to class this week.
  • In class, we will complete the following exercises.

Homework: Define and illustrate each of the following Geometry terms:

  1. vertex, obtuse angle, right angle, acute angle complementary angle, supplementary angle
  2. find a picture of an angle in the real world (a railing, a flagpole, etc.)
  3. Either print the picture on your computer or sketch it on your paper.
  4. Complete the following sentence: This angle is a ____________________ angle because ...

Day 2

  • Warm-up - see TV
  • More Geometry Terms
  • Pairs of angles
  • Writing equations to find the measure of angles.

Homework: Define and illustrate each of the following Geometry terms:

  1. complementary angle, supplementary angle, adjacent angles, vertical angles, perpendicular lines, parallel lines
  2. Complete the following exercises. You should write an equation for questions 6-10

    Homework 1.10.12

Day 3

  • Warm-up - see TV
  • More on complementary and supplementary angles.
  • We will work some examples in class and then you will complete some exercises in table groups.

**You will be graded today on Interpersonal Skills (your ability to work with your group).  You will solve the following problems in your group:

  1. Answer the following in a short paragraph: Can two complementary angles have the same measure? Explain how you know (you may want to use a diagram).
  2. Interpersonal Class work 1.12.12

Questions to think about for interpersonal skills:

  • Am I doing my job to my best ability?  Am I letting others do the work?
  • Am I paying attention or am I distracting my group members?
  • Did we complete the work or did we just do a couple of problems?
  • Did we ask the teacher questions if we needed help?

Your Reading log will be due on DAY 1 next week.



Math January 4-5, 2012

Welcome back.  Obviously there have been a few changes over the break, but I think I let you know that I would be your math teacher this semester.

Here's the plan for the short week.  I will see each class twice.

Day 1

Warm-up - see the board for warm-up problems.

Discussion

  1. General class procedures, student #'s, new syllabus
  2. What topics have you already covered?

Homework

  1. Khan Academy: sign up for me as your coach.  My username is squnell@kiheicharter.org
  2. Have your parents sign the Math Syllabus - return it tomorrow Math Syllabus Spring 2012
  3. Fix your School Concept page: Add your correct Math class, delete my Social Studies class.
  4. Complete 30 minutes of review on Khan Academy
  5. Optional: Homework 1.3.12

Day 2

Warm-up - see the board for warm-up problems.

Discussion - questions from yesterday,

Learning Topic - What Math concepts have you covered?

Homework

  1. Khan Academy: sign up for me as your coach if you haven't already done so.
  2. Complete 30 minutes of review on Khan Academy
  3. Optional: Homework 1.3.12

Homework 1.3.12

aMath Syllabus Spring 2012



7th-8th Grade Social Studies Dec 12-13

Last week before break so we'll be taking it pretty easy this week - and I'll only see you once.Frown

Part 1: Geospatial Revolution - we'll watch a couple short videos from this site

Part 2: You must complete one of the following in class today:

1. Logic Puzzles - get a handout from me. Stickers if you get it right.

2. Recreate an optical illusion - use this link: http://www.braingle.com/brainteasers/optical-illusions.php.  Choose any illusion and recreate it on a sheet of paper.

3. Complete a brainteaser, a puzzle hunt, or a mechanical puzzle from this website.