Hillcrest
Middle School
Welcome to Distance Learning! I know these are unprecedented times but we will work through this together. I will be posting your work here and will be using Google Classroom as well. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Monday
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Focus: Math - Introduction to Algebra
1. Try algebra games from the linked site
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2. Watch Video - What is a variable
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3. Note: That the 10 in the expression from the video is called the CONSTANT because it doesn’t change; whereas the VARIABLE can take on different values
4. Complete the worksheet on “Basic Algebra Vocabulary”
Focus: Language - Writing/Media
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1. Using one of the examples you found over the weekend, write about the persuasive advertising technique that was used. Explain how you know this technique was used and describe how effective it was.
2. Post this to the padlet.
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Tuesday
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Brainpop - I may have reached the limit for the number of students in one class. I have created a second class with a new code for anyone else who still hasn’t joined Brainpop. The code is:highway8833
Focus: Math - Expressions and Equations
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1. Take up the sheet from yesterday - “Basic Algebra Vocab Answers”
2. Watch the video
3. Watch the video
4. Do some multiplication review using this site
Focus: Language - Read
1. Read your independent novel for 30 minutes
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2. Make sure you’ve logged on to BrainPop and joined the class using code Patrol0780 or code highway8833
Wednesday
Google Meet drop in today!
Check Google classroom for which group you are in and for the link to join the meeting.
10:30-11:00 Group 1
11:00-11:30 Group 2
Focus: Math - Variables
1. Complete the worksheet “Variables in Equations”
2. Complete the worksheet “Variables”
3. Go to the site to Practice solving expressions
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Focus: Language - Free Writing
1. Write for 30 minutes today. Your topic could be:
a) How the pandemic is affecting me
b) What skill has improved the most since you have been home
c) What have you learned that is really interesting since being at home
-Free writing will be due on Monday May 4
Thursday
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Google meet drop in today!
Check Google classroom for the group you are in and for the link to join the meeting.
10:30-11:00 Group 3
11:00-11:30 Group 4
Focus: Math - Solving Equations
1. Take up the 2 sheets from yesterday “Variables in Equations Answers” and “Variables Answers”
2. Note - “Solving Algebraic Equations” - Read through
3. Watch Video
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4. Powerpoint File “Solving Addition and subtraction…
5. Powerpoint File “Solving Multiplication and Division….
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6. Complete text page 18 #1, 2, 3, 4
Focus - Language: Grammar
1. Please try to log in and sign up for BrainPop - I am still missing 6 people from 64 and 11 from 63. Use the class code: highway8833
2. Grammar - Using Commas
Watch the video
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3. Watch the video
4. Complete the assignment on commas
Friday
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Focus: Math - Solving Algebraic Problems
1. Take up questions from yesterday
Answers page 18:
1a) 41
1b) 42
1c) 142
2) 1 x 36, 2 x 18, 3 x 12, 4 x 9
3a) 9
3b) 4
3c) 12
4a) 11 m
4b) l x w = A so then 16 x 11 = 176 square meters
2. Complete worksheet: Basic Algebra1
The answers are attached so don't look ahead!
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2. Complete Word problems sheet. The answers are attached so don't look ahead!
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3. Complete Weekly check in
Focus: Dance
1. Visit the youtube site for dance videos from around the world
2. There are 19 dances from around the world. Watch a variety of dances and then pick 2 dances to respond to. Choose one dance that you liked/found interesting and describe why you choose this dance and then choose one dance that you did not like/found interesting and describe why.
Submit through assignment on google classroom.
3. Respond to one other post. A response should be a short comment about what the person said. Keep it positive and framed appropriately.
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