Algebra - Our work with linear equations will continue.  In Chapter 5 we will explore different forms of equations as well as writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.

Pre-Algebra - Chapter 5 begins with a review of fractions, decimals, and percents.  It finishes with practical problems involving percent of change (store markdowns, sales tax) and both simple and compound interest.

Due Date            Assignment            Description

January 11            sources            turn in a list – 6 minimum; 3 different types  (books, magazines,                                                             encyclopedia,  internet, online catalog, interviews)

January 15            focus areas        turn in list - 5 focus areas are chosen and                                                                                                     approved (select 2 extra)  (see list in cover letter)

January 28            note cards            30 index cards (follow instructions from Mrs. Pulst) –                                                                                     organization & bibliography cards do not count in the 30 –                                                                     these will be returned the same day

February 12            rough draft            title pg; body – intro. paragraph, 3 paragraphs per focus area,                                                                 conclusion (see paper guidelines for font, etc.) typed

February 22            hand-drawn map        8 ½" x 11 or 11 x 14; fills space; labeled according to                                                                                guidelines; colored
                                
March 2            visual aides &                  power point + 1 other; bring to school if possible, tried                                   power point                          recipe if food item, models built, etc.

March 9            final project             final project: report and display board are at school – complete!

March 11            Presentation Night!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Look for updates on the website and also watch for notes with detailed instructions for each of the major components.

Call or e-mail at any time with questions.
 

The 7th and 8th graders have an opportunity to listen to a Holocaust survivor David Faber on Thursday, October 1, at Fargo South.  This is an amazing opportunity that the next generation will not be able to experience! 

Following are some notes and helps to use when preparing for the country identification quizzes that accompany each unit in geography this year.

1. Be sure to use the UNIT Regional Atlas and not the maps in the reference atlas at the front of the book. The unit maps give you the exact countries you need to know for each quiz.

2. Use any/all of the websites listed below to make studying easier and more fun. Be sure to have permission and note that there may be some questionable pop-up ads that appear. All the sites were up and running in the middle of September provided the URL's are typed in correctly. Have fun and study at the same time!!!!

www.urgames.com
       select the puzzle category and then the appropriate region

www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx

www.sheppardsoftware.com

www.Ilike2learn.com

www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz

Just a reminder that our Christian team-building field trip is tomorrow.  Please have your child at school no later than 8:05, armed with a jacket, water bottle, cold lunch, and beverage.  Sunscreen and bug repellent are recommended.  Our expected return time is 3:15.  Look for pictures of this fun excursion by Friday!

The time is nearly upon us for your son's last year at Grace.  We hope to make it the best one yet!  We anticipate a wonderful year with loads of learning and growth, sprinkled with fun and laughter.   Welcome back one and all!