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Students performed English Conversions on the English Conversions Worksheet. They used conversion factors to change from one unit to another English unit. They will have an English Conversions Test tomorrow. Very good day in attention and work in ALL classes.

Today, we converted from one English unit (in, ft, yd, cup, pt, gal) to another English unit using Conversion Factors. We began the English Conversions WS in preparation for a test on English Conversions on Friday. Yesterday, we spent the entire period learning how to write Conversion factors (In the English System)

Students were taught how to write conversion factors using the English System of Measurement as a guide w/units such as inches, ft, gallons, and miles. Tomorrow we will write "Conversion Factors" in the English System. Students must have a calculator to perform these operations.

Today, students completed the worksheets on a Math Review of Multiplication and Division w/the rounding of numbers to the correct place. We also began discussions concerning what a conversion and conversion factor is. Monday we'll delve in to writing conversion factors in the English System of Measurement.

Today, in Physical Science we discussed division and multiplication with a calculator, rounding numbers to two digits to the right of the decimal and how to write the final answers on problems. All students were told it was MANDATORY to have a calculator in class tomorrow to complete the problems on the worksheets dealing with the MATH REVIEW. They were told to bring a calculator to class each day for the next 2 weeks.

Today, we took the scientific notation test. Yesterday we wrote regular numbers in scientific notation and vice versa. They finished the Scientific Notation WS for homework last night and took the Scientific Notation TEST today. After the Test, we looked at a short tribute to the 9-11 tragedy in 2001. Then, they were to write a 5 paragraph essay on 3 Things that they treasure the most in life for homework.

Today we turned regular numbers into scientific notation. No homework, just review the process.

Today, we took the Lab Tools Quiz and began to learn about Scientific Notation. Students should understand what Scientific Notation is and how to write numbers in Scientific Notation.

Tuesday, we finished the Lab Equipment Drawings during the class period. We began the worksheets reviewing the material dealing w/Lab Tools. The Crossword Puzzle, Physical Scientist Lab Tools and Biological Lab Tools Worksheets were to be done in class today (Wednesday). If they were not finished they were for homework. All of the work was to be completed in preparation for a Lab Tools Quiz tomorrow. (Thursday)

Today, we learned how Coach Grayson determines our grades. He practiced keeping a grade sheet and assigned each student their own gradesheet. He also gave them their current papers back so they could calculate their current grade in Physical Science. We also went over the order of their Physical Science Notebook.