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My Name is Hemang

dlawrence — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:44:03 -0600

We'll miss you Hemang! Have a great trip! read more »

8th Grade "Quotations" Due on FRIDAY!

dlawrence — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:53:57 -0600

All 8th grade "quotations" are due on Friday. Please be sure that your quotation is appropriate and tasteful; if you are not sure, please check with a teacher BEFORE Friday.

If you find good quotation websites that you would like to share, add them to comments below! read more »

New Videos and Photos! Look at the right menu --->

dlawrence — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:05:36 -0600

I have uploaded a bunch of new videos and photographs from our human body expedition. Please take a look at the menu on the right to check them out!

Check back again tomorrow for more -- I will be uploading another batch tonight! read more »

Math Class Notes, Monday 4/27/2009

dlawrence — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:41:00 -0600

Please see attachments below for a copy of today's class notes (Monday, 4/27). read more »

Congratulations to our Lazarus House project organizers and donors!

dlawrence — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:09:37 -0700

As you all know, a group of 8West students organized a clothing drive for Lazarus House this winter, which was a huge success! read more »

Elements Poster Project

dlawrence — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:35:55 -0700

If you did NOT receive your Scoring Rubric/Grade for your Elements Poster project, please add a note to this announcement. I will print out a copy for you and give it to you in class on Wednesday. Thanks! read more »

Friday the 13th just got a little scarier...

dlawrence — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:17:15 -0700

I just stumbled upon this "Friday the 13th" list on the website for the Environmental Defense Fund, and thought you might find it thought provoking. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below it! read more »

Micro-Quiz: Rotations and Translations

dlawrence — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:05:30 -0700

I will be available for math extra help this Monday (2/9) before school to help with rotations and translations. I suggest practicing a few rotations and translations over the weekend, and coming in at 7:15 on Monday morning if you feel you need assistance. read more »

Progress Reports!

dlawrence — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:22:21 -0700

Progress reports were handed out to students on Monday afternoon. The report, signed by a parent, must be returned to your homeroom teacher no later than Wednesday morning. read more »

Time Warp! What happened to our website?

dlawrence — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:24:30 -0700

Due to technical difficulties, we had to restore our website from a December backup file. Therefore, anything (comments, homework assignments, calendar items) that were added from the middle of December until today no longer exists. read more »

Cs (cesium) and Water: whoa!

dlawrence — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:53:08 -0700

Talk about a chemical reaction...this one would be fun to do in chemistry class. No?

The question is, why does Cs react so violently with water?

Hint: it has to do with it's placement on the periodic table of elements... read more »

Today: our Smartboard! Some day: Smart Desks?

dlawrence — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:02:31 -0700

Today (Tuesday), if all goes well we will have our very own Smartboard installed into room 204!

Who knows...perhaps someday even our classroom desks will be interactive! read more »

Turkey Bowl 2008

dlawrence — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:13:25 -0700

Halloween 2008

dlawrence — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:11:21 -0700

Experiments with Dry Ice and other sublime activities... read more »

Extra Help Before Thanksgiving Vacation

dlawrence — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:39:39 -0700

This week, I will be available Monday and Tuesday morning (7:15 - 7:45) for SCIENCE extra help in preparation for Tuesday's quiz.

I will NOT be available for my regular Tuesday afternoon session due to outside obligations. read more »

Math Extra Help, Week of 11/17

dlawrence — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:32:46 -0700

Math extra help will be available Tuesday afternoon from 2:05 to 3:05. read more »

Algebra See-Saw: Learn algebra by playing!

dlawrence — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:33:48 -0600

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/NAV/frames_asid_201_g_4_t_2.html

Science Quiz

dlawrence — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:58:14 -0600

Science quiz on the following learning topics:

Designing Experiments

I can describe the three different types of variables in a well designed experiment.
I can write a good investigative question.

Density read more »

Math Extra Help: Week of September 29th

dlawrence — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:54:40 -0600

Due to Tuesday's holiday and Thursday's math quiz, I will be providing the following extra-help sessions: read more »

Musical Learning Style Part I

dlawrence — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:55:17 -0600

PART I read more »