WEAR GREEN TOMORROW FOR FIELD DAY!!!! Bring your bathing suit, towel, hat, sunblock, and a sweatshirt.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Get your Rome Test signed by Wednesday.
Math:
Adv. Math:
ENGLISH: Due on Wednesday: Bring in your textbooks, vocab workbook, Roll of Thunder and any other book belonging to the school or Mr. Rockwood. Bring your Flashdrive and Binder to class on Wednesday.
SCIENCE: Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor spreading, plate tectonics, plate boundaries 6/17. Yellow Sea-floor spreading reading guide due on 6/15 assigned on 6/7 you will need your textbook for this assignment. Lab notebook writing exercise: “ I am ___________Crusty…. Write at least three paragraphs explaining sea-floor spreading, subduction etc.
Announcement: Geology Quiz #2 passed back today to all classes. Uncovered text book must be brought to class on Friday 6/17
Monday, June 13, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday, 6/10
PERMISSION SLIPS for FIELD DAY ARE DUE ON MONDAY! For Field Day on Tuesday you will need a bathing suit, water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat!
SOCIAL STUDIES: No homework. Please make sure your book is in on Monday.
ENGLISH: Venn Diagram 8-10 paragraph sentence on similarities and differences.
MATH: “What should you do….” and finish your “6”
ADV: “What happened to the guy….” and finish your “6”
SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1.White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
2. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
SOCIAL STUDIES: No homework. Please make sure your book is in on Monday.
ENGLISH: Venn Diagram 8-10 paragraph sentence on similarities and differences.
MATH: “What should you do….” and finish your “6”
ADV: “What happened to the guy….” and finish your “6”
SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1.White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
2. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
THURSDAY, 6/9
TEAM: FIELD DAY Permission Slips are due Tomorrow!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Bring in your textbook from home. If you have lost it, the cost is $50.00.
MATH: First page and H - T on the second activity.
ADV. MATH: No homework
ENGLISH: Vocab Unit 18 Quiz tomorrow.
Science: SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1. Plate Tectonics Gizmo and green Handout are due on Friday 6/10.
2. White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
3. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Bring in your textbook from home. If you have lost it, the cost is $50.00.
MATH: First page and H - T on the second activity.
ADV. MATH: No homework
ENGLISH: Vocab Unit 18 Quiz tomorrow.
Science: SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1. Plate Tectonics Gizmo and green Handout are due on Friday 6/10.
2. White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
3. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday - 6/8
NOTE: It is going to be hot over the next few days. Please remember to bring in your water bottles and dress to stay cool, but still following the school dress code!
SOCIAL STUDIES: TEST TOMORROW!! Study!
ENGLISH:
MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. Math Packet started in class today
ADV. MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.
SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1. Plate Tectonics Gizmo and green Handout are due on Friday 6/10.
2. White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
3. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
SOCIAL STUDIES: TEST TOMORROW!! Study!
ENGLISH:
MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. Math Packet started in class today
ADV. MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.
SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1. Plate Tectonics Gizmo and green Handout are due on Friday 6/10.
2. White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
3. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
TUESDAY, 6/7
NOTE: It is going to be hot over the next few days. Please remember to bring in your water bottles and dress to stay cool, but still following the school dress code!
SOCIAL STUDIES: TEST has been postponed until Thursday. Please study for at least 30 minutes tonight and tomorrow night!
ENGLISH: Vocab Unit 18 - #1, 2, 3
MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. 2-sided “Punchline” p 25 ONLY
ADV. MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. 2-sided “Punchline” pp 25, 26
SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1. Plate Tectonics Gizmo and green Handout are due on Friday 6/10.
2. White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
3. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
SOCIAL STUDIES: TEST has been postponed until Thursday. Please study for at least 30 minutes tonight and tomorrow night!
ENGLISH: Vocab Unit 18 - #1, 2, 3
MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. 2-sided “Punchline” p 25 ONLY
ADV. MATH: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. 2-sided “Punchline” pp 25, 26
SCIENCE: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Please bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn't have to be new) to
collect and take home all of your graded science work.
We have some long term assignments so you should be working on science
for at least 20-30 this week.
1. Plate Tectonics Gizmo and green Handout are due on Friday 6/10.
2. White Dr. Birdley packet: Convection Connection is due on Monday 6/13
3. Yellow Sea-floor spreading Reading Guide (you will need your
textbook) is due on Wednesday 6/15
Upcoming Assessments:
1. End of the year final during x-block on 6/15 will be about 50
multiple choice MCAS questions. You can use your graded science work and
your lab notebook to study.
2. Geology Quiz #3 on Sea-floor Spreading, Plate Tectonics, Plate
boundaries is on Friday 6/17 Be sure to bring your uncovered textbook to
class.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Monday, 6/6
Team Announcement: Geology Friday movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brandon Fraser from roughly 2 -3:30 pm on 6/17 in Mrs. Malone's room. You can bring one friend, make pick up arrangements.
Science:
1. Study for your Geology Quiz #2: Convection Currents and Continental Drift
2. Bring your textbook to class on Tuesday
Also: Stymiest homeroom grade Chilean Earthquake passed back last Monday and today. Given back today graded Earth foldable and Geology Quiz #1
Social Studies: Study for your Rome test on Wednesday - 6/7.
ENGLISH: Start Unit 18 Vocab Worksheet.
Math: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.
Complete Problem 2.1 and pp 32-39 #1-3, 37
ADV Math:BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.
Complete Problem 2.1 and pp. 33-39 #4, 5, 7, 8, 9a, 31, 38, 39
Science:
1. Study for your Geology Quiz #2: Convection Currents and Continental Drift
2. Bring your textbook to class on Tuesday
Also: Stymiest homeroom grade Chilean Earthquake passed back last Monday and today. Given back today graded Earth foldable and Geology Quiz #1
Social Studies: Study for your Rome test on Wednesday - 6/7.
ENGLISH: Start Unit 18 Vocab Worksheet.
Math: BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.
Complete Problem 2.1 and pp 32-39 #1-3, 37
ADV Math:BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZZES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR.
Complete Problem 2.1 and pp. 33-39 #4, 5, 7, 8, 9a, 31, 38, 39
Friday, June 3, 2011
FRIDAY, 6/3
Social Studies: Roman Study-guide was started in class today and is due on Monday. You may answer the questions on note-cards, white lined paper, or on the computer. Use handouts, notes from Lesson 1-3, and the reading to help you answer the questions.
MATH: Additional Practice for Investigation 1
ADV MATH: pp. 32-39 #1-3, 30, 37
English: 1. Read Chapter 12 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 2. Complete a Journal Entry for Chapters 11 and 12
3. Study/Prepare for the Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry final on Monday
Science: Yellow Reading Guide Drifting Continents. You will need your textbook for this assignment.
Study for upcoming quiz on Tuesday 6/7
MATH: Additional Practice for Investigation 1
ADV MATH: pp. 32-39 #1-3, 30, 37
English: 1. Read Chapter 12 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 2. Complete a Journal Entry for Chapters 11 and 12
3. Study/Prepare for the Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry final on Monday
Science: Yellow Reading Guide Drifting Continents. You will need your textbook for this assignment.
Study for upcoming quiz on Tuesday 6/7
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Thursday, 6/2
SOCIAL STUDIES: No homework - Test next Wednesday on Lesson 1, 2, and 3.
MATH: Finish Problem 1.4,
Finish review after Investigation 1.3,
p. 18 #32-38 (handout)
ADV MATH: Finish Problem 1.4,
Finish review after Investigation 1.3,
ENGLISH: Study for the Unit 17 Vocabulary Quiz. Bring money to school tomorrow if you intend to purchase a book or item at the Book Fair.
SCIENCE:
A. Geology Quiz #2 Convection Currents and Continental Drift on Tuesday 6/7
B. Bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn’t have to be new) to take home all of your graded science work
C. Science final on Wednesday June 15. ~50 Multiple Choice MCAS questions
D. Due Thursday 6/2/11 No homework passes can be used purple packet-Dr. Birdley Early Earth
A. The curious case of mesousaurus worksheet. Homework pass are okay
B. Bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn’t have to be new) to take home all of your graded science work
MATH: Finish Problem 1.4,
Finish review after Investigation 1.3,
p. 18 #32-38 (handout)
ADV MATH: Finish Problem 1.4,
Finish review after Investigation 1.3,
ENGLISH: Study for the Unit 17 Vocabulary Quiz. Bring money to school tomorrow if you intend to purchase a book or item at the Book Fair.
SCIENCE:
A. Geology Quiz #2 Convection Currents and Continental Drift on Tuesday 6/7
B. Bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn’t have to be new) to take home all of your graded science work
C. Science final on Wednesday June 15. ~50 Multiple Choice MCAS questions
D. Due Thursday 6/2/11 No homework passes can be used purple packet-Dr. Birdley Early Earth
A. The curious case of mesousaurus worksheet. Homework pass are okay
B. Bring in a large envelope or folder (doesn’t have to be new) to take home all of your graded science work
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, 5/31
GOOD LUCK AT ELDER TEA TONIGHT - 6:30-8pm. Dress appropriately.
ENGLISH: Study for the Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapter 8 & 9 quiz. Complete Journal entries for Chapters 8, 9 & 10. Double sided worksheet, Motives and Meanings and Assessing Advice due on Wednesday.
SCIENCE: On Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week please bring in a large envelope or folder to take home all of your graded science work to study for the end of the year final on 6/15. Gizmo is now due on 6/1/11 same day as the yellow packet on convection in the mantle
ENGLISH: Study for the Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapter 8 & 9 quiz. Complete Journal entries for Chapters 8, 9 & 10. Double sided worksheet, Motives and Meanings and Assessing Advice due on Wednesday.
SCIENCE: On Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week please bring in a large envelope or folder to take home all of your graded science work to study for the end of the year final on 6/15. Gizmo is now due on 6/1/11 same day as the yellow packet on convection in the mantle
Friday, May 27, 2011
Friday, 5/27
TEAM REMINDER: Elder Tes is on Tuesday evening, 6:30-8pm.
Announcement: Plan ahead: Friday Geology Movie Dates in the Lecture Hall:
6/3 Original Journey to the Center of the Earth 2-4 pm
6/10 Remake of Journey to the Center of the Earth with Brandon Fraser 2-3:15
The third movie is a maybe until I can watch it to make sure it is okay.
6/20 The core
Social Studies: Practice your Elder Tea Speech.
English: Journal check for chapters 8, 9, 10 on Tuesday, 5/31. Roll of Thunder Quiz on Weds. 6/1 and vocab Unit 17 quiz on Thursday, June 2.
SCIENCE: On Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please bring in a large envelope 8 1/2 x 11 or a folder to put your graded work in to use to study for the end of the year final on 6/15 being given during x-block.
Gizmo is now due on 6/1/11 same day as the yellow packet on convection in the mantle
Announcement: Plan ahead: Friday Geology Movie Dates in the Lecture Hall:
6/3 Original Journey to the Center of the Earth 2-4 pm
6/10 Remake of Journey to the Center of the Earth with Brandon Fraser 2-3:15
The third movie is a maybe until I can watch it to make sure it is okay.
6/20 The core
Social Studies: Practice your Elder Tea Speech.
English: Journal check for chapters 8, 9, 10 on Tuesday, 5/31. Roll of Thunder Quiz on Weds. 6/1 and vocab Unit 17 quiz on Thursday, June 2.
SCIENCE: On Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please bring in a large envelope 8 1/2 x 11 or a folder to put your graded work in to use to study for the end of the year final on 6/15 being given during x-block.
Gizmo is now due on 6/1/11 same day as the yellow packet on convection in the mantle
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, 5/26
TEAM NOTES:
1.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
2.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing. Although they do not need to memorize the speech, they should practice it several times so that they feel comfortable presenting it.
Social Studies: Practice your Elder Tea Speech and bring it to class tomorrow.
Science for today and tomorrow: A.) Assigned 5/24/11 due Tuesday 5/31/1 Building Pangaea Gizmo B.) Assigned 5/26 due Wednesday 6/1/11 yellow packet Convection and the Mantle packet the first three pages C.) Announcement: Chemistry test passed out to Malone and Rockwood Homerooms
ENGLISH: Review for the Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapter 8 and 9 Quiz. Complete the two-sided worksheet related to the book, page 12 and 13 (Motives & Meaning and Assessing Advice). Begin reading Chapter 10.
***Bring your Elder Tea Book to school for safekeeping***
MATH:
ADV. MATH:
1.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
2.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing. Although they do not need to memorize the speech, they should practice it several times so that they feel comfortable presenting it.
Social Studies: Practice your Elder Tea Speech and bring it to class tomorrow.
Science for today and tomorrow: A.) Assigned 5/24/11 due Tuesday 5/31/1 Building Pangaea Gizmo B.) Assigned 5/26 due Wednesday 6/1/11 yellow packet Convection and the Mantle packet the first three pages C.) Announcement: Chemistry test passed out to Malone and Rockwood Homerooms
ENGLISH: Review for the Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapter 8 and 9 Quiz. Complete the two-sided worksheet related to the book, page 12 and 13 (Motives & Meaning and Assessing Advice). Begin reading Chapter 10.
***Bring your Elder Tea Book to school for safekeeping***
MATH:
ADV. MATH:
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wednesday, 5/25
Math:
Adv. Math: Quiz tomorrow and finsih your Elder Tea Paragraph.
Science: A.) The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26. B.) Quiz on Thursday 5/26 Chapter 1 section 1. Be sure to read this chapter section when you study. D.) Due Tuesday 5/31 Gizmo: Building Pangaea handout and on-line 5 question quiz. Purple handout. If you have computer issues at home then plan to complete this before or after school using the library computers.
English: Complete page 12 of the handout, Motives and Meaning. Be prepared to discuss Chapters 8 and 9 in class tomorrow.
Social Studies: Practice your Elder Tea Speech and bring it to class tomorrow.
Adv. Math: Quiz tomorrow and finsih your Elder Tea Paragraph.
Science: A.) The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26. B.) Quiz on Thursday 5/26 Chapter 1 section 1. Be sure to read this chapter section when you study. D.) Due Tuesday 5/31 Gizmo: Building Pangaea handout and on-line 5 question quiz. Purple handout. If you have computer issues at home then plan to complete this before or after school using the library computers.
English: Complete page 12 of the handout, Motives and Meaning. Be prepared to discuss Chapters 8 and 9 in class tomorrow.
Social Studies: Practice your Elder Tea Speech and bring it to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tuesday, 5/24
Social Studies:
Lesson 2 Review Questions 1-4 (page 337). Complete sentences and thorough answers please!
Math:
Adv. Math:
Science:
A,)The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26.
B.) Quiz on Thursday 5/26 Chapter 1 section 1. Be sure to read this chapter section when you study. C.) Structure of the Earth output is due on Friday 5/27 D.) Due Tuesday 5/31 Gizmo: Building Pangaea handout and on-line 5 question quiz. Purple handout. If you have computer issues at home then plan to complete this before or after school using the library computers.
English:
Finish reading Chapter 9 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and study for the quiz tomorrow.
Lesson 2 Review Questions 1-4 (page 337). Complete sentences and thorough answers please!
Math:
Adv. Math:
Science:
A,)The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26.
B.) Quiz on Thursday 5/26 Chapter 1 section 1. Be sure to read this chapter section when you study. C.) Structure of the Earth output is due on Friday 5/27 D.) Due Tuesday 5/31 Gizmo: Building Pangaea handout and on-line 5 question quiz. Purple handout. If you have computer issues at home then plan to complete this before or after school using the library computers.
English:
Finish reading Chapter 9 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and study for the quiz tomorrow.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, 5/23
TEAM NOTES:
1.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
2.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing. Although they do not need to memorize the speech, they should practice it several times so that they feel comfortable presenting it.
MATH: Due tomorrow- You must have your Elder Tea graphs in class so we can discuss the paragraph(s). “Accentuate the Negative” – Problem 1.1
ADV. MATH: This is all due on Wednesday, May 25, 2011: A.) Complete Algebraic Reasoning packet – pizza problem B.) Read pp 5-8, Do Problem 1.1, read p. 10, Do Problem 1.2 C.)“Accentuate the Negative” – Problem 1.1
SCIENCE: A.) The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26. B.) Quiz on Thursday 5/26 Chapter 1 section 1. Be sure to read this chapter section when you study. C.) Due Tuesday 5/24 blue worksheet “Section 1-1 Earth’s Interior.” D) Spelling quiz from 5/20 was passed out to all classes today. To the Malone, Daigneault and Stymiest homerooms the Mystery Powder Lab was passed back today.
ENGLISH: Finish reading Chapter 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Make sure your journal entries are fully completed for Chapters 4, 5, 6, & 7 – Journal Check for a grade tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Practice your Elder Tea Speech for 20 minutes.
1.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
2.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing. Although they do not need to memorize the speech, they should practice it several times so that they feel comfortable presenting it.
MATH: Due tomorrow- You must have your Elder Tea graphs in class so we can discuss the paragraph(s). “Accentuate the Negative” – Problem 1.1
ADV. MATH: This is all due on Wednesday, May 25, 2011: A.) Complete Algebraic Reasoning packet – pizza problem B.) Read pp 5-8, Do Problem 1.1, read p. 10, Do Problem 1.2 C.)“Accentuate the Negative” – Problem 1.1
SCIENCE: A.) The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26. B.) Quiz on Thursday 5/26 Chapter 1 section 1. Be sure to read this chapter section when you study. C.) Due Tuesday 5/24 blue worksheet “Section 1-1 Earth’s Interior.” D) Spelling quiz from 5/20 was passed out to all classes today. To the Malone, Daigneault and Stymiest homerooms the Mystery Powder Lab was passed back today.
ENGLISH: Finish reading Chapter 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Make sure your journal entries are fully completed for Chapters 4, 5, 6, & 7 – Journal Check for a grade tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Practice your Elder Tea Speech for 20 minutes.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, 5/20
TEAM NOTES:
1.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
2.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing. Although they do not need to memorize the speech, they should practice it several times so that they feel comfortable presenting it.
SCIENCE: A.)Complete the gold packet Lesson #5: What is inside the Earth
B.)Earth’s Layers Foldable Complete parts 1 & 2. Use the given color code to color your foldable. Complete the information for the four boxes using your textbook. After you have colored cut out only the labels and put them neatly on your foldable. Do not cut our the layers. We will do this Monday in class and assemble.
C.)The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26. The quiz is on Chapter 1 section 1.
ENGLISH: Read Chapter 7 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Complete a Journal Entry for Chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7 if not already done.
***Study for the quiz Monday on Chapters 3, 4 & 5***
SOCIAL STUDIES: Practice your Elder Tea Speech for at least 20 minutes over the weekend. Practice in front of the mirror, your parents, your dog, or stuff animals! Practice, practice, practice!
MATH: Work on your Elder Tea Graphs
ADV MATH:
1.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
2.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing. Although they do not need to memorize the speech, they should practice it several times so that they feel comfortable presenting it.
SCIENCE: A.)Complete the gold packet Lesson #5: What is inside the Earth
B.)Earth’s Layers Foldable Complete parts 1 & 2. Use the given color code to color your foldable. Complete the information for the four boxes using your textbook. After you have colored cut out only the labels and put them neatly on your foldable. Do not cut our the layers. We will do this Monday in class and assemble.
C.)The final Earth Layers Foldable with your salmon colored fact sheet will due on the quiz date, Thursday 5/26. The quiz is on Chapter 1 section 1.
ENGLISH: Read Chapter 7 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Complete a Journal Entry for Chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7 if not already done.
***Study for the quiz Monday on Chapters 3, 4 & 5***
SOCIAL STUDIES: Practice your Elder Tea Speech for at least 20 minutes over the weekend. Practice in front of the mirror, your parents, your dog, or stuff animals! Practice, practice, practice!
MATH: Work on your Elder Tea Graphs
ADV MATH:
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
TEAM NOTES:
1.) Math MCAS is Wednesday and Thursday. Please get a good night sleep and eat breakfast. Please bring a healthy snack into school and a silent read book(s) for after the testing. Also, the classrooms are cold - please dress in layers so that the cold does not effect your testing!
2.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
3.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing.
HOMEWORK:
SCIENCE: Sci-News is due on Friday. Also you have spelling quiz on Friday. Bring your covered textbook and signed textbook sheet to class as follows: 5/18 Malone & Rockwood Homerooms 5/19 Daigneault and Stymiest Homerooms.
ENGLISH: Elder Tea books are due - make sure you turn them in!
1.) Math MCAS is Wednesday and Thursday. Please get a good night sleep and eat breakfast. Please bring a healthy snack into school and a silent read book(s) for after the testing. Also, the classrooms are cold - please dress in layers so that the cold does not effect your testing!
2.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
3.) ELDER TEA SPEECHES: Students should have an extra copy of their Elder Tea Speech for in school and at home practicing.
HOMEWORK:
SCIENCE: Sci-News is due on Friday. Also you have spelling quiz on Friday. Bring your covered textbook and signed textbook sheet to class as follows: 5/18 Malone & Rockwood Homerooms 5/19 Daigneault and Stymiest Homerooms.
ENGLISH: Elder Tea books are due - make sure you turn them in!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, 5/16
TEAM NOTES:
1.) Math MCAS is Wednesday and Thursday. Please get a good night sleep, eat breakfast, and bring a silent read book to school!
2.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
HOMEWORK:
SCIENCE: Sci-News is due on Friday. Also you have spelling quiz on Friday. Bring your covered textbook and signed textbook sheet to class as follows: 5/18 Malone & Rockwood Homerooms 5/19 Daigneault and Stymiest Homerooms
MATH: Probability packet. Replace your highlighters. You must bring two highlighters to homeroom on Wednesday and Thursday morning.
ENGLISH: Finish reading Chapter 4 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and work on the journal entry for the chapter. ALSO, Study for the Unit 16 vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Vocab notecards- page 331: Word, Page number/ Definition, Put it in a sentence that shows meaning
1.) Math MCAS is Wednesday and Thursday. Please get a good night sleep, eat breakfast, and bring a silent read book to school!
2.) ELDER TEA Night is quickly approaching. It is on Tuesday, 5/31 - 6:30-8pm. Students should dress appropriately: no jeans or sneakers.
HOMEWORK:
SCIENCE: Sci-News is due on Friday. Also you have spelling quiz on Friday. Bring your covered textbook and signed textbook sheet to class as follows: 5/18 Malone & Rockwood Homerooms 5/19 Daigneault and Stymiest Homerooms
MATH: Probability packet. Replace your highlighters. You must bring two highlighters to homeroom on Wednesday and Thursday morning.
ENGLISH: Finish reading Chapter 4 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and work on the journal entry for the chapter. ALSO, Study for the Unit 16 vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Vocab notecards- page 331: Word, Page number/ Definition, Put it in a sentence that shows meaning
Friday, May 13, 2011
Friday, 5/13
English: Read chapter 4 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and complete your journal entry.
Science: Work on your Sci-news due Friday, 5/20.
Social Studies: None
MATH: MCAS review packet is due Monday
Open response - Canoe Problem
Have completed ,math, Elder Tea data in class on Wednesday for advanced math and HR 226 and Thursday for HR’s 225 and 227
Science: Work on your Sci-news due Friday, 5/20.
Social Studies: None
MATH: MCAS review packet is due Monday
Open response - Canoe Problem
Have completed ,math, Elder Tea data in class on Wednesday for advanced math and HR 226 and Thursday for HR’s 225 and 227
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Thursday, 5/12
ALL STUDENTS: Please complete the following survey as part of your homework. It is an anonymous survey about bullying. Please answer the questions honestly. Please complete the survey by Friday, 5/13. Thank you!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hopkintonstudent-bullyingawareness
(If you are having trouble accessing it, go the school website and it is linked under Important News and Events.)
MATH for all classes
Input/Output sheet - students in 225, 226, 227 may eliminate problems 7 g and 7 h.
MCAS review packet is due on Monday.
Replace highlighters over the weekend before the MCAS.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Revise your social studies Elder Tea Project. Due tomorrow, saved to your flash drive.
ENGLISH: Read up through Chapter 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and complete the journal responses for all three chapters. ***Study for the associated quiz tomorrow***
SCIENCE: The last Sci-News is due on or before Friday 5/20
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hopkintonstudent-bullyingawareness
(If you are having trouble accessing it, go the school website and it is linked under Important News and Events.)
MATH for all classes
Input/Output sheet - students in 225, 226, 227 may eliminate problems 7 g and 7 h.
MCAS review packet is due on Monday.
Replace highlighters over the weekend before the MCAS.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Revise your social studies Elder Tea Project. Due tomorrow, saved to your flash drive.
ENGLISH: Read up through Chapter 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and complete the journal responses for all three chapters. ***Study for the associated quiz tomorrow***
SCIENCE: The last Sci-News is due on or before Friday 5/20
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday, 5/11
ALL STUDENTS: Please complete the following survey as part of your homework. It is an anonymous survey about bullying. Please answer the questions honestly. Please complete the survey by Friday, 5/13. Thank you!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hopkintonstudent-bullyingawareness
(If you are having trouble accessing it, go the school website and it is linked under Important News and Events.)
Social Studies: Revised Elder Tea Project is due on Friday. Please have it saved to your flash drive.
English: Begin reading Chapter 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and work on your journal entries.
Science: Study for your Chemistry Test tomorrow. You might: Have a parent or sibling quiz you; Do an output in yoru lab notebook; Focus on the topics you don't feel confident about first and then do a review of all the material.
MATH: In the MCAS review packet, complete #1-15. Number 11 is an open response. Make sure you answer it on notebook paper, using the correct open response format.
ADV Math: In the MCAS review packet, complete #1-15 and 17-20. Numbers 11 and 19 are open response questions. Make sure you answer them on notebook paper, using the correct open response format.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hopkintonstudent-bullyingawareness
(If you are having trouble accessing it, go the school website and it is linked under Important News and Events.)
Social Studies: Revised Elder Tea Project is due on Friday. Please have it saved to your flash drive.
English: Begin reading Chapter 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and work on your journal entries.
Science: Study for your Chemistry Test tomorrow. You might: Have a parent or sibling quiz you; Do an output in yoru lab notebook; Focus on the topics you don't feel confident about first and then do a review of all the material.
MATH: In the MCAS review packet, complete #1-15. Number 11 is an open response. Make sure you answer it on notebook paper, using the correct open response format.
ADV Math: In the MCAS review packet, complete #1-15 and 17-20. Numbers 11 and 19 are open response questions. Make sure you answer them on notebook paper, using the correct open response format.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, 5/10
Social Studies: Works Cited for the Social Studies Elder Tea is due tomorrow. Use guidelines provided to you in class to complete this.
English: Read Chapter 2 of Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry and work on your journal entry.
Science: Study for the Chemistry Test on Thursday - at least 20 minutes. You could create your own study-guide, attend extra help today or tomorrow starting at 2:30, form a study group, or teach your family about one of the topics from the test such as flame test, chemical vs. word equations, chemo demos.
Math:
Adv. Math:
English: Read Chapter 2 of Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry and work on your journal entry.
Science: Study for the Chemistry Test on Thursday - at least 20 minutes. You could create your own study-guide, attend extra help today or tomorrow starting at 2:30, form a study group, or teach your family about one of the topics from the test such as flame test, chemical vs. word equations, chemo demos.
Math:
Adv. Math:
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, 5/9
Social Studies: Works Cited for your Social Studies Elder Tea is due on Wednesday - typed. Please follow the guidelines I gave to you in class today. Also, if you did not bring in a printed copy of your project, either email it to me or bring it in to me tomorrow.
Math: Computation with decimals sheet and Basketball Hall of Fame
Adv. Math: Division of decimals and Algebraic reasoning packet.
English: Read Chapter 1 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Science: Study for your Chemistry Test on Thursday (5/12)!
Math: Computation with decimals sheet and Basketball Hall of Fame
Adv. Math: Division of decimals and Algebraic reasoning packet.
English: Read Chapter 1 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Science: Study for your Chemistry Test on Thursday (5/12)!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday, 5/5
Social Studies: Please finish typing your Social Studies Elder Tea Project. Please make sure you proofread and ask an adult to help proofread as well. Save it to your flashdrive and also print out a copy @75%. Lastly, get your Greek Test Signed.
Math: Balancing act and "Mr. Kinder."
Adv. Math: Cell Phone.
English: Read the three stories handed out in class today and then summarize each on with 5 to 8 sentences. Due Monday!
Science: Study for your chemistry test. This is not a “I don’t have science homework”. Ways you can study for your Chemistry Test:
Gather all your handouts into your science binder. Then re-read and take notes from your handouts.
If you used homework pass for the purple worksheet: “Section 2-4 Chemical and Physical Changes” you can do the handout.
Read and take notes for pages 62-63, and 68-69 in your science textbook.
Make study cards with color, pictures, for question 1-11 from your yellow study guide.
Create your own study guide
Create your own test questions
Organize test information into these groups: “I don’t know”, “Somewhat know”, “Know with confidence”. Study the information in your “I don’t know” group first.
After school review session will be on Tuesday 5/10 and Wednesday 5/11 starting at 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm.
If you were absent for any part of the Chemical Changes station lab we did on Thursday or Friday you will need to stay after school on Tuesday 5/10.
Math: Balancing act and "Mr. Kinder."
Adv. Math: Cell Phone.
English: Read the three stories handed out in class today and then summarize each on with 5 to 8 sentences. Due Monday!
Science: Study for your chemistry test. This is not a “I don’t have science homework”. Ways you can study for your Chemistry Test:
Gather all your handouts into your science binder. Then re-read and take notes from your handouts.
If you used homework pass for the purple worksheet: “Section 2-4 Chemical and Physical Changes” you can do the handout.
Read and take notes for pages 62-63, and 68-69 in your science textbook.
Make study cards with color, pictures, for question 1-11 from your yellow study guide.
Create your own study guide
Create your own test questions
Organize test information into these groups: “I don’t know”, “Somewhat know”, “Know with confidence”. Study the information in your “I don’t know” group first.
After school review session will be on Tuesday 5/10 and Wednesday 5/11 starting at 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm.
If you were absent for any part of the Chemical Changes station lab we did on Thursday or Friday you will need to stay after school on Tuesday 5/10.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday, 5/5
Social Studies: Finish your Social Studies Elder Tea project by Monday and bring it to school saved on your flashdrive. Please make sure you proofread and ensure it makes sense.
Math: Additional Practice for Investigation 3 (Probability) is due tomorrow. Complete Week 1, Day 4 classwork.
Adv. Math: Babysitters Club - algebraic reasoning
English: Complete Unit 16 Vocabulary Worksheet, all exercises
Science: Finish the two conclusion questions for the lab we did in class today, Chemical and Physical Changes.
Math: Additional Practice for Investigation 3 (Probability) is due tomorrow. Complete Week 1, Day 4 classwork.
Adv. Math: Babysitters Club - algebraic reasoning
English: Complete Unit 16 Vocabulary Worksheet, all exercises
Science: Finish the two conclusion questions for the lab we did in class today, Chemical and Physical Changes.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, 5/3
Math: Complete Function Machine I gizmo, do assessment questions, and "check answers."
Adv. Math: Complete Function Machine II gizmo, do assessment questions and "check answers."
English: Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Social Studies: Finish the rough draft of your Social Studies Elder Tea Project - the 6 topics need to be in paragraph format.
Science: White Dr. Birdley cartoon handout on conservation of mass. No homework passes will be allowed to be used. If you have not finished your Endo/Extrothermic lab conclusion questions in class then have them ready for Thursday 5/5.
Adv. Math: Complete Function Machine II gizmo, do assessment questions and "check answers."
English: Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Social Studies: Finish the rough draft of your Social Studies Elder Tea Project - the 6 topics need to be in paragraph format.
Science: White Dr. Birdley cartoon handout on conservation of mass. No homework passes will be allowed to be used. If you have not finished your Endo/Extrothermic lab conclusion questions in class then have them ready for Thursday 5/5.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday, 5/3
Social Studies: Finish your research for the Social Studies Elder Tea. Remember we are going to the computer lab tomorrow- bring your flash drive and your graphic organizer!
Math: Go Fish and Week 1, Day 3 Classwork
Adv. Math: Go Fish and Week 1, Day 4 Classwork
Science: 1.) White Dr. Birdley cartoon handout on conservation of mass. No homework passes will be accepted. 2.) If you have not finished your Endo/Extothermic lab conclusion questions in class then have them ready for Thursday, 5/5.
English: Study for your vocab quiz on Thursday!
Math: Go Fish and Week 1, Day 3 Classwork
Adv. Math: Go Fish and Week 1, Day 4 Classwork
Science: 1.) White Dr. Birdley cartoon handout on conservation of mass. No homework passes will be accepted. 2.) If you have not finished your Endo/Extothermic lab conclusion questions in class then have them ready for Thursday, 5/5.
English: Study for your vocab quiz on Thursday!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, 5/2
Social Studies: Study for your test on Ancient Greece tomorrow.
English: Study for the upcoming vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
Science: Purple worksheet titled: Section 2-4 Phyical and Chemical Changes. Homework passes are okay. Due on Thursday, 5/5 - White Dr. Birdley cartoon handout on conservation of mass. No homework pass will be accepted.
Math: Due Friday, Additional Practice for Investigation 3. Due tomorrow - Algebraic reasoning - Week 1, Day 1 classwork and homework.
Adv. Math: Due Friday - Probability review packet. Due tomorrow - Algebraic reasoning - Week 1, Day 1 classwork and homework.
English: Study for the upcoming vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
Science: Purple worksheet titled: Section 2-4 Phyical and Chemical Changes. Homework passes are okay. Due on Thursday, 5/5 - White Dr. Birdley cartoon handout on conservation of mass. No homework pass will be accepted.
Math: Due Friday, Additional Practice for Investigation 3. Due tomorrow - Algebraic reasoning - Week 1, Day 1 classwork and homework.
Adv. Math: Due Friday - Probability review packet. Due tomorrow - Algebraic reasoning - Week 1, Day 1 classwork and homework.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, 4/29
SOCIAL STUIDES: Study for your test on Tuesday, May 3. If time permits, you may want to work on your research for your Social Studies Elder Tea. Finishing the research will be homework on Tuesday night.
ENGLISH: Continue to EDIT and REVISE Elder Tea components. Work on assembling the book according to the instructions handed out in class.
SCIENCE: Complete conclusion question #4. Look over your lab handout to make sure your spelling is great, complete sentences have been used in your conclusion, AND that you are using the testing data to support your ideas. Make sure to write it neatly and that your name is on your work. Please staple the flow chart sheet to your packet.
MATH: Complete problem 3.4 (Roller Derby) - pg 61.
ADV MATH: Complete problem 3.4 and 2-sided probability sheet (independent and dependent probability.)
ENGLISH: Continue to EDIT and REVISE Elder Tea components. Work on assembling the book according to the instructions handed out in class.
SCIENCE: Complete conclusion question #4. Look over your lab handout to make sure your spelling is great, complete sentences have been used in your conclusion, AND that you are using the testing data to support your ideas. Make sure to write it neatly and that your name is on your work. Please staple the flow chart sheet to your packet.
MATH: Complete problem 3.4 (Roller Derby) - pg 61.
ADV MATH: Complete problem 3.4 and 2-sided probability sheet (independent and dependent probability.)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, 4/28
SOCIAL STUDIES: Test on Tuesday, May 3rd. Complete the last two sections of your study-guide by tomorrow, 4/29 (Alexander the Great and Vocabulary).
SCIENCE: Complete conclusion question #4. Look over your lab handout to make sure your spelling is great, complete sentences have been used in your conclusion questions AND that you are using the testing data to support your ideas. All writing should be neat and put your name on your work. Please staple the flow chart sheet to your packet. Also, the Gizmo Powder Quiz must be done by Friday, 4/29.
ENGLISH: Elder Tea Biography due on Friday. It must have a Header and be Typed - double spaced.
MATH: Finish the white and pink go-fish and problem 3.2.
ADV. MATH:
SCIENCE: Complete conclusion question #4. Look over your lab handout to make sure your spelling is great, complete sentences have been used in your conclusion questions AND that you are using the testing data to support your ideas. All writing should be neat and put your name on your work. Please staple the flow chart sheet to your packet. Also, the Gizmo Powder Quiz must be done by Friday, 4/29.
ENGLISH: Elder Tea Biography due on Friday. It must have a Header and be Typed - double spaced.
MATH: Finish the white and pink go-fish and problem 3.2.
ADV. MATH:
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, 4/27
Social Studies: Complete the next two sections of your study-guide: Golden Age and Peloponnesian War questions.
Math: PP 45-49 #2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 21, 22. If you are in the play, you are required to work on #2, 3, 4, 6 for 20 minutes - no more than that!
Adv. Math: PP 45-53 #2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 20-26, 31, 32. If you are in the play, 20-minutes is the maximum time required for completing these assignments.
Science: Finish the Mystery Powder Lab and the conclusion questions.
English: Continue to work on your Elder's Biography that is due on Friday.
Math: PP 45-49 #2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 21, 22. If you are in the play, you are required to work on #2, 3, 4, 6 for 20 minutes - no more than that!
Adv. Math: PP 45-53 #2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 20-26, 31, 32. If you are in the play, 20-minutes is the maximum time required for completing these assignments.
Science: Finish the Mystery Powder Lab and the conclusion questions.
English: Continue to work on your Elder's Biography that is due on Friday.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, 4/26
SOCIAL STUDIES: Complete the first two sections of your study-guide (Geography questions and Persian War Questions). You may complete them on note-cards, white lined paper, or on the computer - your choice!
MATH: Complete the ratio table for finding percent of numbers. Page 40 Complete Problem 3.1.
ADV MATH: Complete the ratio table for finding percent of numbers. Page 42 Complete Problem 3.2.
ENGLISH: Continue to work on your Elder's Biography. Typed final draft due on Friday.
SCIENCE: 1. Gizmo Mystery Powder Quiz and handout must be done by Friday, 4/29. 2. If you didn't finish 1-3 for the Mystery Powder Lab in class today then be sure to have this ready for the lab tomorrow. Remember no open toed shoes and long hair needs to be pulled back or in a braid for tomorrow and Thursday. If you toes are showing then you will have to do the Lab after school. 3. Mystery Powder Lab will be due on Friday, 4/29.
MATH: Complete the ratio table for finding percent of numbers. Page 40 Complete Problem 3.1.
ADV MATH: Complete the ratio table for finding percent of numbers. Page 42 Complete Problem 3.2.
ENGLISH: Continue to work on your Elder's Biography. Typed final draft due on Friday.
SCIENCE: 1. Gizmo Mystery Powder Quiz and handout must be done by Friday, 4/29. 2. If you didn't finish 1-3 for the Mystery Powder Lab in class today then be sure to have this ready for the lab tomorrow. Remember no open toed shoes and long hair needs to be pulled back or in a braid for tomorrow and Thursday. If you toes are showing then you will have to do the Lab after school. 3. Mystery Powder Lab will be due on Friday, 4/29.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, 4/25
Social Studies: None
All Math: Complete the table you made in class today beginning with the year your elder was born. The first column will show the year your elder was your current age, and then continue in 5-year increments until 2011. The second column will show the costs of the first of the two related items. The third column will show the costs of the second item.
For homerooms 225, 226, 227- p. 34 #31
English: Complete Exercises I-III for Vocab Unit 15. ***Remember to bring your Elder Biography draft and flashdrive to school tomorrow.
Science: Finish the Mystery Powder Gismo. Don't forget to do the five questions online quiz. Homework passes can't be used.
All Math: Complete the table you made in class today beginning with the year your elder was born. The first column will show the year your elder was your current age, and then continue in 5-year increments until 2011. The second column will show the costs of the first of the two related items. The third column will show the costs of the second item.
For homerooms 225, 226, 227- p. 34 #31
English: Complete Exercises I-III for Vocab Unit 15. ***Remember to bring your Elder Biography draft and flashdrive to school tomorrow.
Science: Finish the Mystery Powder Gismo. Don't forget to do the five questions online quiz. Homework passes can't be used.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Homework: Friday 4/15
Have a wonderful vacation - rest up and enjoy yourselves!
**Remember, your Elder biography is due at the end of the month!
**Remember, your Elder biography is due at the end of the month!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
3rd Quarter Grade sign off sheet due by Friday, 4/16. Please turn it in to your homeroom teacher.
Social Studies: Using the LIbrary Website -linked to our school website, identify at least two more topics for research for the Social Studies component of the Elder Tea Project.
Math and Adv. Math:
English: Final of Original Folklore story is due Friday 4/15. It must be typed and double spaced with a header at the top oc the left-hand side of the paper.
Science: Element Posters are due tomorrow. Be sure to read page 1 and the white grade rubric in the back of the packet. In your blue physical and chemical changes packet do page 19 "Physical and Chemical changes" and page 128 "Sharpen your skills."
Social Studies: Using the LIbrary Website -linked to our school website, identify at least two more topics for research for the Social Studies component of the Elder Tea Project.
Math and Adv. Math:
English: Final of Original Folklore story is due Friday 4/15. It must be typed and double spaced with a header at the top oc the left-hand side of the paper.
Science: Element Posters are due tomorrow. Be sure to read page 1 and the white grade rubric in the back of the packet. In your blue physical and chemical changes packet do page 19 "Physical and Chemical changes" and page 128 "Sharpen your skills."
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 4/13
3rd Quarter Grade sign off sheet due by Friday, 4/16. Please turn it in to your homeroom teacher.
Social Studies: Figure out the year in which your elder was either 11 or 12.
Math and Adv. Math: Study for your math test tomorrow!
English: Elder Tea Speech due tomorrow. Must be typed and printed. Original Folklore story due on Friday - typed and double spaced.
Science: Finish your Chemistry vocabulary cards and study for your quiz tomorrow. Element Posters are due by Friday. If leaving early for vacation then turn poster in before you leave.
Social Studies: Figure out the year in which your elder was either 11 or 12.
Math and Adv. Math: Study for your math test tomorrow!
English: Elder Tea Speech due tomorrow. Must be typed and printed. Original Folklore story due on Friday - typed and double spaced.
Science: Finish your Chemistry vocabulary cards and study for your quiz tomorrow. Element Posters are due by Friday. If leaving early for vacation then turn poster in before you leave.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, 4/12
Report Cards are open to parents through Ipass. Report Card sign off sheets are due to homeroom teachers by Friday, 4/16.
Social Studies: No homework.
Math: PP 30-37 #7-9, 25-30, 35 or 36.
Probability and Data test on Thursday.
Adv. Math: #32 (Sheet). Tree diagram open response question. Probability and Data test on Thursday.
English: Study for the Vocab Unit 14 vocab quiz tomorrow. Elder Tea Speech is due Thursday. Revise/Edit the draft of your original Folklore Story due on Friday.
Science: Chemistry vocab cards due and quiz on Thursday, 4/14. Resource books can be loaned out during student prep or used after school. B) Element Advertisement poster due on or before Friday, 4/15. C.) If you have been asked to make update changes to your lab notebook, this is due tomorrow. D.) Science room needs kleenex.
Social Studies: No homework.
Math: PP 30-37 #7-9, 25-30, 35 or 36.
Probability and Data test on Thursday.
Adv. Math: #32 (Sheet). Tree diagram open response question. Probability and Data test on Thursday.
English: Study for the Vocab Unit 14 vocab quiz tomorrow. Elder Tea Speech is due Thursday. Revise/Edit the draft of your original Folklore Story due on Friday.
Science: Chemistry vocab cards due and quiz on Thursday, 4/14. Resource books can be loaned out during student prep or used after school. B) Element Advertisement poster due on or before Friday, 4/15. C.) If you have been asked to make update changes to your lab notebook, this is due tomorrow. D.) Science room needs kleenex.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Homework: Monday 4/11
Social Studies: Final Open Response Essay due tomorrow. If you are having issues printing it, please see me in the morning, prior to class.
Science: A.) Chemistry vocab cards due and quiz on Thursday, 4/14. Resource books can be loaned out during student prep or used after school. B) Element Advertisement poster due on or before Friday, 4/15. C.) If you have been asked to make update changes to your lab notebook, this is due tomorrow. D.) Science room needs kleenex.
Math: Complete Problem 2.2 Pp 28-33 (How Likely Is It?) # 2,5, 6, 16-24. Probability and Data test on Thursday.
Adv. Math: Complete Problem 2.3. Do DATA/PROBABILITY packet. Study note-cards for probability terms. Probability and Data test on Thursday.
English: Edit and revise your original folklore story - it is due on Friday. Unit 14 vocab quiz on Wednesday.
Science: A.) Chemistry vocab cards due and quiz on Thursday, 4/14. Resource books can be loaned out during student prep or used after school. B) Element Advertisement poster due on or before Friday, 4/15. C.) If you have been asked to make update changes to your lab notebook, this is due tomorrow. D.) Science room needs kleenex.
Math: Complete Problem 2.2 Pp 28-33 (How Likely Is It?) # 2,5, 6, 16-24. Probability and Data test on Thursday.
Adv. Math: Complete Problem 2.3. Do DATA/PROBABILITY packet. Study note-cards for probability terms. Probability and Data test on Thursday.
English: Edit and revise your original folklore story - it is due on Friday. Unit 14 vocab quiz on Wednesday.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Homework: Friday, 4/8
SOCIAL STUDIES: Type your rough draft to the Sparta vs. Athens Open Response question. Make sure your answer is typed, double-spaced and at least size 12 font. Please bold, underline, or highlight the Greek vocabulary words you have used.
ENGLISH: Continue to draft your original Folklore Story. Remember to include the 4 Features of Folklore. Vocab Unit 14 Quiz on Wednesday, April 13th.
MATH: Complete Problem 2.1. There will be a probability and data test on Thursday, April 14th.
ADV MATH: Complete Line Plot review sheet and Make note-cards for each of these probability terms: Chance, Probability, Equally Likely Events, Experimental Probability, Theoretical Probability, Favorable Outcomes, Probable, Possible, Random. Write the term on one side of the note-card. On the other side, give an accurate definition in your own words and include an example. There will be a probability and data test on Thursday, 4/14.
SCIENCE: A) Due Monday, 4/11- Both sides of the yellow "Properties sheet" B.) Chemistry Vocab Cards are due on the quiz day - Thursday, 4/14. C.) On Tuesday, after school will be make up demo day if you have missed any of the Chemo Demo last week. D.) Thursday will be the make up day for CaCl lab. E.) Tissues are needed!
ENGLISH: Continue to draft your original Folklore Story. Remember to include the 4 Features of Folklore. Vocab Unit 14 Quiz on Wednesday, April 13th.
MATH: Complete Problem 2.1. There will be a probability and data test on Thursday, April 14th.
ADV MATH: Complete Line Plot review sheet and Make note-cards for each of these probability terms: Chance, Probability, Equally Likely Events, Experimental Probability, Theoretical Probability, Favorable Outcomes, Probable, Possible, Random. Write the term on one side of the note-card. On the other side, give an accurate definition in your own words and include an example. There will be a probability and data test on Thursday, 4/14.
SCIENCE: A) Due Monday, 4/11- Both sides of the yellow "Properties sheet" B.) Chemistry Vocab Cards are due on the quiz day - Thursday, 4/14. C.) On Tuesday, after school will be make up demo day if you have missed any of the Chemo Demo last week. D.) Thursday will be the make up day for CaCl lab. E.) Tissues are needed!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 4/6
Social Studies: Write a rough draft of the Sparta vs. Athens Open Response question: Which city-state will win the Peloponnesian War? Use your brainstorming sheet to help construct it. You should have 3 well supported reasons why one city-state wins and why another loses.
English: Read the Guatemalan folk story, The Disobedient Child. It begins on page 789 of your literature textbook. Be prepared to discuss it in class tomorrow.
Science: Chemistry vocabulary quiz is on Thursday, 4/14. Chemistry vocabulary cards are due on Thursday, 4/14 and will not be accepted late. Remember your vocabulary cards are 25 points of your quiz grade.
Math:
Adv. Math:
English: Read the Guatemalan folk story, The Disobedient Child. It begins on page 789 of your literature textbook. Be prepared to discuss it in class tomorrow.
Science: Chemistry vocabulary quiz is on Thursday, 4/14. Chemistry vocabulary cards are due on Thursday, 4/14 and will not be accepted late. Remember your vocabulary cards are 25 points of your quiz grade.
Math:
Adv. Math:
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tuesday, 4/5
Social Studies: Get your Egyptian Newspaper Project Grade signed.
Math:
Adv. Math:
Science: 1. Science Elder Tea is due on Wednesday, 4/6. 2. Chemistry Vocab Quiz is on Thursday, 4/14. Chemistry vocabulary cards are due on Thursday, 4/14 and will not be accepted late. Remember your vocabulary cards are 25 points of your quiz grade.
English: Unit 14 Vocab Worksheet, exercises III-VI.
Math:
Adv. Math:
Science: 1. Science Elder Tea is due on Wednesday, 4/6. 2. Chemistry Vocab Quiz is on Thursday, 4/14. Chemistry vocabulary cards are due on Thursday, 4/14 and will not be accepted late. Remember your vocabulary cards are 25 points of your quiz grade.
English: Unit 14 Vocab Worksheet, exercises III-VI.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Homework Friday April 1, 2011
MATH
In HOW LIKELY IS IT?
Pp 13-19 #1, 3-5, 31
ADV
In HOW LIKELY IS IT?
Pp 13-19 #1-5, 31
Science:1. Science Elder Tea is due on Wednesday April 6th. Please review the blue grading rubric. Your three researched paragraphs and the conclusion/reflection should be ten sentences.
2. If your lab notebook has 25 pages or less remaining then you should get a new hardcover composition lab notebook to have ready in your locker to use.
3. We need boxed of Kleenex in our science classroom. Thank you.
ELA -
On Monday, bring in a folklore story from the country you most closely associate with your own heritage.
In HOW LIKELY IS IT?
Pp 13-19 #1, 3-5, 31
ADV
In HOW LIKELY IS IT?
Pp 13-19 #1-5, 31
Science:1. Science Elder Tea is due on Wednesday April 6th. Please review the blue grading rubric. Your three researched paragraphs and the conclusion/reflection should be ten sentences.
2. If your lab notebook has 25 pages or less remaining then you should get a new hardcover composition lab notebook to have ready in your locker to use.
3. We need boxed of Kleenex in our science classroom. Thank you.
ELA -
On Monday, bring in a folklore story from the country you most closely associate with your own heritage.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Homework Thursday March 31, 2011
Social Studies – Double sided Worksheet – Government Begins – due tomorrow
Math – Packet # 26 – 30
Adv – MCAS Data, grades 8, 10 and #15 – Open Response on OR Sheet
ELA – Review for Vocab quiz tomorrow. Find a Folklore Story from the country
that you most closely associate your family heritage with. Bring it in on Monday.
Science - Use colored pencils to create your Output on Elements, Compounds, and the PTE in your Lab Notebook. Due on Friday 4/1.
PTE, Elements, and Compounds quiz on Friday
Math – Packet # 26 – 30
Adv – MCAS Data, grades 8, 10 and #15 – Open Response on OR Sheet
ELA – Review for Vocab quiz tomorrow. Find a Folklore Story from the country
that you most closely associate your family heritage with. Bring it in on Monday.
Science - Use colored pencils to create your Output on Elements, Compounds, and the PTE in your Lab Notebook. Due on Friday 4/1.
PTE, Elements, and Compounds quiz on Friday
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Homework Wednesday March 30, 2011
ELA - Review for the Unit 13 Vocab Quiz on Friday 4/1
Math - Packet # 1-7, 10, 12, 22-25 Adv - Complete the Open Response and "Bowling Time"
Science - Use colored pencils to create your Output on Elements, Compounds, and the PTE in your Lab Notebook. Due on Friday 4/1.
PTE, Elements, and Compounds quiz on Friday
Math - Packet # 1-7, 10, 12, 22-25 Adv - Complete the Open Response and "Bowling Time"
Science - Use colored pencils to create your Output on Elements, Compounds, and the PTE in your Lab Notebook. Due on Friday 4/1.
PTE, Elements, and Compounds quiz on Friday
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Homework: Monday 3/28 and Tuesday 3/29t
MCAS Testing is tomorrow and Wednesday.
- Please get a good night sleep
- Eat breakfast before school
- Bring a silent reading book(s) or magazines for after the testing
- Bring a snack for after the testing
- Bring a water bottle
Science: 1.) Periodic Table, Elements, Compounds quiz is on Friday, April 1st. 2.) If you didn't finish your PTE, Elements, Compounds Output in your lab notebook during in-class work time on Tuesday and Wednesday, then it is due on Friday, April 1. 3.) Science Elder Tea is due on or before Wednesday, April 6. 2.
Math and Adv. Math: Get a good nights rest for the MCAS Testing
ELA: No homework. Remember what you have practiced in English class and be prepared to apply that knowledge to tomorrow's testing.
Social Studies: No homework.
Friday, March 25, 2011
ELA MCAS is on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Please get some rest over the weekend and stay healthy! Remember to bring in a silent read book next week and a healthy snack!
Math: Erase all stray marks, page by page in C&S book, clean out all of the investigations (problems) in the journal section of binder, replenish supplies - put new notebook paper in the homework section, replenish pencils, pens, and highlighters.
Adv. Math: P. 43 #10, 13, 14.
English: MCAS Practice - Brothers and Sisters, The Friends You Can't Choose. Read and respond to the open-ended and multiple choice questions.
Science: 1.) Periodic Table, Elements, Compounds summarizing output is due on April 1. 2.) Blue packet, "My Dear Mr. Watson" due on Tuesday, 3/29. 3.) Science Elder Tea Project is due on Wednesday, April 6th.
Social Studies: No homework.
Math: Erase all stray marks, page by page in C&S book, clean out all of the investigations (problems) in the journal section of binder, replenish supplies - put new notebook paper in the homework section, replenish pencils, pens, and highlighters.
Adv. Math: P. 43 #10, 13, 14.
English: MCAS Practice - Brothers and Sisters, The Friends You Can't Choose. Read and respond to the open-ended and multiple choice questions.
Science: 1.) Periodic Table, Elements, Compounds summarizing output is due on April 1. 2.) Blue packet, "My Dear Mr. Watson" due on Tuesday, 3/29. 3.) Science Elder Tea Project is due on Wednesday, April 6th.
Social Studies: No homework.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Homework: Thursday, 3/24
SSR IS TOMORROW. PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOKS!
Math: Complete the purple packet you began in class and the two-sided white sheet.
Adv. Math: Gizmo- graphing skills and redo #4 on the pink packet to find the typical time it took students to travel to school. Make sure you use the mode, median, and intervals.
ELA: MCAS Practice Different Dreamers. Read and respond, answer the multiple choice questions and the Open Response. Aim for a 4! **Final draft of you Elder Tea Special Moment due tomorrow.
Science: 1.) If you didn't finish your "Organizing the Elements" textbook shell notes - it is due on Thursday, 3/29. 2. The blue "My Dear Mr. Watson" packet is due on Thursday, 3/29. 3.) Periodic Table, Elements, Compounds quiz is on Friday, 4/1.
Social Studies: None.
Math: Complete the purple packet you began in class and the two-sided white sheet.
Adv. Math: Gizmo- graphing skills and redo #4 on the pink packet to find the typical time it took students to travel to school. Make sure you use the mode, median, and intervals.
ELA: MCAS Practice Different Dreamers. Read and respond, answer the multiple choice questions and the Open Response. Aim for a 4! **Final draft of you Elder Tea Special Moment due tomorrow.
Science: 1.) If you didn't finish your "Organizing the Elements" textbook shell notes - it is due on Thursday, 3/29. 2. The blue "My Dear Mr. Watson" packet is due on Thursday, 3/29. 3.) Periodic Table, Elements, Compounds quiz is on Friday, 4/1.
Social Studies: None.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
hOMEWORK: WEDNESDAY, 3/23
SOCIAL STUDIES: Vocab note-cards for words listed on page 297 and 300 (13 words altogether). Word/picture, page number/definition.
ELA: MCAS Practice - read and respond to the Italian folktale, March and the Sheperd. Read the story and the Open-ended prompt. Aim for a 4!
SCIENCE: Due 3/29: Textbook Shell notes "Organizing the Elements" + Dear Mr. Watson packet. Continue to work on your Science Elder Tea as well.
MATH: pp. 83 #26-28,30,31,32,36 Find area only for the bold questions. Challenge: pp. 83 #30, 31, 32, 37a, 38, 48
ADV. MATH: pp. 40-44 #1-8, 11, 12
ELA: MCAS Practice - read and respond to the Italian folktale, March and the Sheperd. Read the story and the Open-ended prompt. Aim for a 4!
SCIENCE: Due 3/29: Textbook Shell notes "Organizing the Elements" + Dear Mr. Watson packet. Continue to work on your Science Elder Tea as well.
MATH: pp. 83 #26-28,30,31,32,36 Find area only for the bold questions. Challenge: pp. 83 #30, 31, 32, 37a, 38, 48
ADV. MATH: pp. 40-44 #1-8, 11, 12
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, 3/22
Social Studies: Vocab note-cards (word, picture/definition, page #) for Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 vocabulary (pages 291 and 300)
Science: 1. Due 3/23 - Complete the yellow packet: Elements and Compounds: read pages 1-2 and then complete Lessons #13 and #17. No homework passes can be used. 2. Due Tuesday, 3/29: Textbook Shell notes(tan) "Organizing the Elements" and Dear Mr. Watson Packet(blue). 3. Continue to work on your Elder Tea Science Project.
English: Bring in your typewritten or neatly handwritten draft of the Special Moment shared with your Elder. Also your completed Unit 13 Vocabulary Worksheet.
Math: Pages 82-83 #15, 22-25. Remember your test is on Friday.
Adv. Math:
Science: 1. Due 3/23 - Complete the yellow packet: Elements and Compounds: read pages 1-2 and then complete Lessons #13 and #17. No homework passes can be used. 2. Due Tuesday, 3/29: Textbook Shell notes(tan) "Organizing the Elements" and Dear Mr. Watson Packet(blue). 3. Continue to work on your Elder Tea Science Project.
English: Bring in your typewritten or neatly handwritten draft of the Special Moment shared with your Elder. Also your completed Unit 13 Vocabulary Worksheet.
Math: Pages 82-83 #15, 22-25. Remember your test is on Friday.
Adv. Math:
Friday, March 18, 2011
Homework: Friday, 3/18
Math: pp. 82-84 #16-20,22 (28-33 Find Perimeter or Circumference, not Area), 34, 35. As always draw a sketch of each question, state the correct formula, and show all work.
Adv. Math: Use your name length data to find the range, mode, median, and mean of your data.
Science: Re-read your Elder Tea Science packet and have a parent look over it too. Fill in your planning calendar of when you are going to work on this assignment. Also, this weekend you should be typing your introduction and your Elder's response.
English: Discover your heritage. Ask your parents/guardians about your ancestry. What country did your distant relatives hail from?
Social Studies: No homework.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Homework for Thursday 3/17
Math: Pizzazz sheet - Use notebook paper to draw sketches, write formula (3 steps), and show work.
Adv. Math: Use the Data About Us sheet you have in your binder to make a line plot for the "number of letters." Graphs are only a useful way of displaying data when they ahve a title and the axis(es) is(are) labeled. In at least 2 sentences, use critical thinking to explain what you can tell about the name lengths of students in your class.
ELA: Study for tomorrow's Poetry Test and complete Vocab Unit 13 exercises III and IV.
Social Studies: Page 290 Lesson 1 Review Questions - 4 questions answered thoroughly on white lined paper.
Science: Due Friday: Pink worksheet: Organizing the Elements.
Adv. Math: Use the Data About Us sheet you have in your binder to make a line plot for the "number of letters." Graphs are only a useful way of displaying data when they ahve a title and the axis(es) is(are) labeled. In at least 2 sentences, use critical thinking to explain what you can tell about the name lengths of students in your class.
ELA: Study for tomorrow's Poetry Test and complete Vocab Unit 13 exercises III and IV.
Social Studies: Page 290 Lesson 1 Review Questions - 4 questions answered thoroughly on white lined paper.
Science: Due Friday: Pink worksheet: Organizing the Elements.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 3/16
Social Studies: None.
Math: pp. 80-81 #5-14 (use measurement from the book and transfer to thep acket.)
Adv. Math: Punchline pp. 162, 165 - omit 2A and 2B.
Science: Properties of a missing element worksheet due tomorrow (white handout). Spelling quiz on Thursday. Due Friday, 3/18 - Elder Tea Brainstorming sheet. You only need to generate questions you want to research about your Elder's topic. You don't need to find answers. We will start researching in the school library on Friday, 3/18.
English: Download a vocab sheet and bring it to class tomorrow. Get your vocab quizzes signed. Lastly, review and revise your open response for "The Boy" and "Editors are real people too" MCAS Open response questions.
Math: pp. 80-81 #5-14 (use measurement from the book and transfer to thep acket.)
Adv. Math: Punchline pp. 162, 165 - omit 2A and 2B.
Science: Properties of a missing element worksheet due tomorrow (white handout). Spelling quiz on Thursday. Due Friday, 3/18 - Elder Tea Brainstorming sheet. You only need to generate questions you want to research about your Elder's topic. You don't need to find answers. We will start researching in the school library on Friday, 3/18.
English: Download a vocab sheet and bring it to class tomorrow. Get your vocab quizzes signed. Lastly, review and revise your open response for "The Boy" and "Editors are real people too" MCAS Open response questions.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tuesday, 3/15
Students today during X Block created Arete goals (Arete means personal excellence in Greek) that they would like to accomplish along with an action plan to reach these goals. Two of the goals were academic and one a personal goal. I encourage parents to review these goals with their child.
Social Studies: Vocab note-cards for the three words listed on page 287. Word and picture on one side, definition and page number on the other side.
Math: Complete the table begun in class for C divided by D (last column)
Adv. Math: Complete problems 4(a) and 7 on the VISA packet. Test on Thursday - Area and Circumference of circles, Volume of rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres; Surface Area of rectangular prisms, cyliners
English: Tribute Poem - due tomorrow!
Science: Spelling quiz on Thursday, 3/17. Science Elder Tea Brainstorm is due on Friday, 3/17. Atoms Make-up is on Thursday, 3/17
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 3/9
Math: Pizzazz sheet to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.
Adv. Math: Volume/Surface Area Packet
English: 2 Grammar Worksheets to be completed - both sides. Vocab Unit 12 Quiz postponed until Monday to give you more time to study!
Science: 1. Atoms output - you might not need to work on this since we have had class time. 2. Winter #2 Nature Journal - facts will be done in class tomorrow. 3. Atoms Quiz tomorrow. 4. Please bring in rat mummification supplies: Salt, Baking Soda, and Washing Soda. The rats need your help.
Social Studies: Egyptian Banquet is tomorrow - donations are appreciated! Also, anything you might need to finish or do for your Egyptian Newspaper should be brought to school tomorrow.
Adv. Math: Volume/Surface Area Packet
English: 2 Grammar Worksheets to be completed - both sides. Vocab Unit 12 Quiz postponed until Monday to give you more time to study!
Science: 1. Atoms output - you might not need to work on this since we have had class time. 2. Winter #2 Nature Journal - facts will be done in class tomorrow. 3. Atoms Quiz tomorrow. 4. Please bring in rat mummification supplies: Salt, Baking Soda, and Washing Soda. The rats need your help.
Social Studies: Egyptian Banquet is tomorrow - donations are appreciated! Also, anything you might need to finish or do for your Egyptian Newspaper should be brought to school tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, 3/8
We are still in need of Salt, Baking Soda, and Washing Soda for our mummifying rats. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!
Math: Complete labsheet 4.1 for perimeter and area of parallelograms pp. 60-65 #1-8, 32 (handout)
Adv. Math: Volume Open Response
Science: 1.) Due tomorrow, Elder Tea "To Me Science..." 2.) Winter Observation #2 for your Nature Journal in your lab notebook is due 3/10. 3.) Atoms Quiz on Thursday, 3/10 4.) Atoms Output is due on Thursday, 3/10
English: Grammar Worksheet - Four Kinds of Sentences
Social Studies: Finish and print any extras for your Egytian Newspaper. Also bring in any decorations you might want for you paper. Lastly, we are going to have an Egyptian Banquet on Thursday - share the note with your parents!
Math: Complete labsheet 4.1 for perimeter and area of parallelograms pp. 60-65 #1-8, 32 (handout)
Adv. Math: Volume Open Response
Science: 1.) Due tomorrow, Elder Tea "To Me Science..." 2.) Winter Observation #2 for your Nature Journal in your lab notebook is due 3/10. 3.) Atoms Quiz on Thursday, 3/10 4.) Atoms Output is due on Thursday, 3/10
English: Grammar Worksheet - Four Kinds of Sentences
Social Studies: Finish and print any extras for your Egytian Newspaper. Also bring in any decorations you might want for you paper. Lastly, we are going to have an Egyptian Banquet on Thursday - share the note with your parents!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Homework: Monday, 3/7
We are in desperate need for Baking Soda, Salt, and Washing Soda for our mummifying rats. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Social Studies: Final Draft of your newspaper article is due tomorrow - typed and single spaced. You colored illustration is also due tomorrow.
Math: Complete your triangle family (4 triangles) with a base of 8 cm and a height of your choice. Measure and lable the base, height and any other sides. Find the perimeter and area.
Adv. Math: Volume/surface area open response.
English: Study for the Unit 12 Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday. Work on your Tribute Poem due Wednesday, March 16th.
Science: 1. Due 3/9 - Elder Tea: "To Me Science Is..." 2. Winter #2 Observation for your Nature Journal is due Thursday - in your lab notebook. 3. Atoms Quiz on 3/10 4. Due 3/10 - Atoms Output.
Social Studies: Final Draft of your newspaper article is due tomorrow - typed and single spaced. You colored illustration is also due tomorrow.
Math: Complete your triangle family (4 triangles) with a base of 8 cm and a height of your choice. Measure and lable the base, height and any other sides. Find the perimeter and area.
Adv. Math: Volume/surface area open response.
English: Study for the Unit 12 Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday. Work on your Tribute Poem due Wednesday, March 16th.
Science: 1. Due 3/9 - Elder Tea: "To Me Science Is..." 2. Winter #2 Observation for your Nature Journal is due Thursday - in your lab notebook. 3. Atoms Quiz on 3/10 4. Due 3/10 - Atoms Output.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Homework: Friday, 3/4
Social Studies: 2nd Draft of your Egyptian Newspaper Article due on Monday - double spaced and font size no smaller than 12pt.
Science: 1.) Due 3/7 - Blue Lesson #9 on Atams. 2.) Due 3/9 - Science Elder Tea assignment 3.) Due 3/10, Winter #2 Nature Journal Assignment 4.) Atoms Quiz on Thursday, 3/10.
English: MCAS Practice - "Chocolates" and identify a new word for Word Storm Page
Math: Lot to Lot critical thinking packet - Choose any two pages. Answers without work will not be accepted.
Adv. Math: Lot to Lot critical thinking packet - Choose any three pages. Answers without work will not be accepted.
Science: 1.) Due 3/7 - Blue Lesson #9 on Atams. 2.) Due 3/9 - Science Elder Tea assignment 3.) Due 3/10, Winter #2 Nature Journal Assignment 4.) Atoms Quiz on Thursday, 3/10.
English: MCAS Practice - "Chocolates" and identify a new word for Word Storm Page
Math: Lot to Lot critical thinking packet - Choose any two pages. Answers without work will not be accepted.
Adv. Math: Lot to Lot critical thinking packet - Choose any three pages. Answers without work will not be accepted.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Homework: Thursday, 3/3
Social Studies: A rough draft of your Egyptian Newspaper article is due tomorrow. It must be typed, double spaced, and printed out.
English: Start to compose your Elder Tea Tribute Poem. It is due Wednesday, March 16th.
Science: 1. Due 3/9 - Science Elder Tea Response to "To me science is..." 2. Due 3/10 Winter #2 Journal Observation. Please review the guidelines for this assignment which can be found in your lab notebook after the table of contents. 3. Atoms Quiz on Thursday, 3/10
Math: Complete Problem 3.3 and do the 8 problems of rounding to the nearest.
Adv. Math: Bull's-eye problem
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, March 1st
TEAM INFO:
1. Foreign Language Selections for 7th and 8th grade are due tomorrow. (They were sent home before vacation - purple sheets.) Please send them in!
2. The mummifying rats are in need of large quantities of baking soda, salt, and washing soda. Donations are welcomed! Thank you on behalf of the rats, Mrs. Malone, and Mrs. Daigneault
English: Complete both sides of the Grammar Worksheet and Revise your Open Response to "Throwing a Tree."
Science: 1. Science Elder Tea: "To Me Science Is..." 2. Due 3/10 - Winter Observation #2. 3. Atoms Quiz on Thursday 3/10. 4. Bring your textbook to class on Wednesday.
Math: Complete Problem 3.2
Adv. Math: Complete Problem 5.2 and three problem complete area/perimeter sheet
Monday, February 28, 2011
Homework: Monday, 2/28
7th Grade Foreign Language Election sheets are due on Wednesday, 3/2.
Social Studies: None
English: Complete the MCAS Practice sheet titled Throwing a Tree, answer the multiple choice questions and the Open Reponse Prompt. Due tomorrow.
Science: 1. Assigned Thursday, 2/17 due Wednesday, 3/9: Science Elder Tea: "To Me Science Is..." 2. Due Thursday, 3/10: Winter Observation #2. 3. Atoms Quiz on Thursday 3/10 4. Bring your textbook to class on Wednesday 3/2.
Math: Geoboard packet
Adv. Math: Complete 2-sided Pizzazz sheet and Area/Circumference packet #1-6 only.
Social Studies: None
English: Complete the MCAS Practice sheet titled Throwing a Tree, answer the multiple choice questions and the Open Reponse Prompt. Due tomorrow.
Science: 1. Assigned Thursday, 2/17 due Wednesday, 3/9: Science Elder Tea: "To Me Science Is..." 2. Due Thursday, 3/10: Winter Observation #2. 3. Atoms Quiz on Thursday 3/10 4. Bring your textbook to class on Wednesday 3/2.
Math: Geoboard packet
Adv. Math: Complete 2-sided Pizzazz sheet and Area/Circumference packet #1-6 only.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Homework: Friday, 2/18
7th Grade Foreign Language Election sheets went home yesterday. Please review this information with your child and return the form to your child's homeroom teacher!
Science: Due 3/9: Science Elder Tea Response to "To Me Science is..." Please begin to work on it.
Social Studies: None
All Math: None:
English: Continue to work on your Elder Tea Project.
Science: Due 3/9: Science Elder Tea Response to "To Me Science is..." Please begin to work on it.
Social Studies: None
All Math: None:
English: Continue to work on your Elder Tea Project.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Homework: Thursday, 2/17
7 th Grade Foreign Language Election sheets went home today. Please review this informaiton with your child and return the form to your child's homeroom teacher!
Social Studies: Bring in anything you may need for your Pharaoh presentation tomorrow.
Science: Due 3/9: Science Elder Tea Responses to "To Me Science is..." Please begin to work on it.
English: Compound Sentences, both sides of the worksheet need to be completed, due to tomorrow. Study for Unit 11 Vocab Quiz.
Math:
Adv. Math:
Social Studies: Bring in anything you may need for your Pharaoh presentation tomorrow.
Science: Due 3/9: Science Elder Tea Responses to "To Me Science is..." Please begin to work on it.
English: Compound Sentences, both sides of the worksheet need to be completed, due to tomorrow. Study for Unit 11 Vocab Quiz.
Math:
Adv. Math:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 2/16
Math: Open Response Question to be completed.
English: Verb Phrase worksheet due tomorrow.
Science: Chilean Earthquake Project due tomorrow. If you are leaving early, please turn it in before you leave.
Social Studies: None.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, Feb. 15
Science: Work on the Chilean Earthquake Project due on Thursday, 2/17. If you are leaving early for vacation, please turn it in before you leave.
Social Studies: Please have your Egypt test signed by Thursday.
Math: Complete word problem packet as a review for tomorrow's quiz. Question # 2 is CHALLENGE.
Adv. Math: Complete packet as a review for tomorrow's test.
English: Complete both sides of Simple Predicates and Verb Phrases worksheet, due tomorrow. Bring your colored pencils, markers, or crayons to class tomorrow along with your list to create a Heart Map.
Social Studies: Please have your Egypt test signed by Thursday.
Math: Complete word problem packet as a review for tomorrow's quiz. Question # 2 is CHALLENGE.
Adv. Math: Complete packet as a review for tomorrow's test.
English: Complete both sides of Simple Predicates and Verb Phrases worksheet, due tomorrow. Bring your colored pencils, markers, or crayons to class tomorrow along with your list to create a Heart Map.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Homework: Monday, 2/14
Social Studies: Lesson 3 Check Up Questions pages 147 #1-4.
Science: Work on your Chilean Earthquate Project due Thursday 2/17. If you are leaving early, please turn your project in before you leave. Thank you.
Math: Complete problem 1.3
Adv. Math: Complete problem 4.4 and find the area and perimeter of the complex figure.
English: Make a list of evertyhing in your heart that you care about. Bring your list to school tomorrow. Also, complete both sides of the Simple Predicates, or Verbs worksheet - due tomorrow.
Science: Work on your Chilean Earthquate Project due Thursday 2/17. If you are leaving early, please turn your project in before you leave. Thank you.
Math: Complete problem 1.3
Adv. Math: Complete problem 4.4 and find the area and perimeter of the complex figure.
English: Make a list of evertyhing in your heart that you care about. Bring your list to school tomorrow. Also, complete both sides of the Simple Predicates, or Verbs worksheet - due tomorrow.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Homework: Friday, 2/11
Social Studies: None
English: Frammar Worksheet - Complete Subjects and Predicates pages 3 & 4.
Math: Complete Problem 2.4, pp. 30-34 #15, 16, 21, 24, 26, 28 Challenge: OMIT #28 and do #29.
Adv. Math: "Partner Quiz" Packet
Science: Due Monday, 2/14, On scrap paper bring a "chicken scratch" sketch of your machine to class on Monday.
English: Frammar Worksheet - Complete Subjects and Predicates pages 3 & 4.
Math: Complete Problem 2.4, pp. 30-34 #15, 16, 21, 24, 26, 28 Challenge: OMIT #28 and do #29.
Adv. Math: "Partner Quiz" Packet
Science: Due Monday, 2/14, On scrap paper bring a "chicken scratch" sketch of your machine to class on Monday.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Homework, Thursday, 2/10
Math: Follow the instructions given in class: Make a table of all rectangles that have a perimeter of 30 m. Sketch on graph paper all rectangles that have a perimeter of 30 m. Make a graph of all rectangles that have a perimeter of 30 m.
Adv. Math: Word problem packet. Make two copies of a complex shape that has two different rectangles and a triangle with different base and height.
Science: Read through the Chilean Earthquake project handout with a parent. Write down any questions you have and bring them to class on Friday. You should work on your project plan using the timeline in the project packet.
English: Complete both sides of the Complete Subjects and Predicates worksheet. Due tomorrow.
Social Studies: None.
Adv. Math: Word problem packet. Make two copies of a complex shape that has two different rectangles and a triangle with different base and height.
Science: Read through the Chilean Earthquake project handout with a parent. Write down any questions you have and bring them to class on Friday. You should work on your project plan using the timeline in the project packet.
- This project is due on Thursday, 2/17.
- In class work days will be Friday 2/11 and Monday, 2/14. Laptops will be available both days. Please plan how you will use your time.
- Mrs. Malone will be available afterschool on Friday 2/11, Tuesday 2/15, and Wednesday, 2/16.
English: Complete both sides of the Complete Subjects and Predicates worksheet. Due tomorrow.
Social Studies: None.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 2/9
Math: Complete Problem 2.3 and questions 10 and 11. this can be found in the Problem 2.3.
Adv. Math: Complete the Pizzazz sheet for homework - show all your work on notebook paper.
Science: Study for your Mixtures and Solutions quiz tomorrow.
Social Studies: None
English: Bring your flashdrive, elder tea biography and signed vocab quiz to school tomorrow.
Adv. Math: Complete the Pizzazz sheet for homework - show all your work on notebook paper.
Science: Study for your Mixtures and Solutions quiz tomorrow.
Social Studies: None
English: Bring your flashdrive, elder tea biography and signed vocab quiz to school tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Homework, Tuesday, 1/8
Social Studies: Finish your Hieroglyphics Cartouche. Remember to color in the entire cartouche and cut it out.
Science: Study for your mixtures and solutions quiz on Thursday. Extra help will be available today and Weds. after school until 2:30 (in the library). Extra help and make up lab work will be Wednesday during X Block.
English: Complete the Unit XI Vocab worksheet. Bring in a poem written by an author from the anthology, but not from the anthology. Bring you Flashdrive to school.
Math: Finish your classwork and complete Skills: Area and Perimeter of Rectangles.
Adv. Math: Finish your classwork and complete the Painted Faces document. The Table and Graph document shows how students are required to find area and perimeter.
Science: Study for your mixtures and solutions quiz on Thursday. Extra help will be available today and Weds. after school until 2:30 (in the library). Extra help and make up lab work will be Wednesday during X Block.
English: Complete the Unit XI Vocab worksheet. Bring in a poem written by an author from the anthology, but not from the anthology. Bring you Flashdrive to school.
Math: Finish your classwork and complete Skills: Area and Perimeter of Rectangles.
Adv. Math: Finish your classwork and complete the Painted Faces document. The Table and Graph document shows how students are required to find area and perimeter.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Homework: Monday, 2/7
Social Studies: Vocab Note-cards for words on pages 141-147 (8 words). Please put the word and picture on one side, the definition and page number on the other side.
English: Unit XI Vocab Worksheet, Exercise I and II
Science: Yellow Sheet page 3 Discussion Questions #1-10 in complete sentences.
Math: Complete Problem 2.2 and pp 28-31
Adv. Math: pp. 47-51 #21-25, 33-40. You will need your book for questions 33 and 34.
NOTE to Parents: Report Card sign off sheets are due to homeroom teachers. Also, we are running low on tissues, hand sanitizer and clorax wipes. If you are able to donate any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it! Lastly, students might need to replenish their pens and pencils, highlighters, and notebook paper too! Thank you!
English: Unit XI Vocab Worksheet, Exercise I and II
Science: Yellow Sheet page 3 Discussion Questions #1-10 in complete sentences.
Math: Complete Problem 2.2 and pp 28-31
Adv. Math: pp. 47-51 #21-25, 33-40. You will need your book for questions 33 and 34.
NOTE to Parents: Report Card sign off sheets are due to homeroom teachers. Also, we are running low on tissues, hand sanitizer and clorax wipes. If you are able to donate any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it! Lastly, students might need to replenish their pens and pencils, highlighters, and notebook paper too! Thank you!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Homework: Friday, 2/4
Science: Due Monday, 2/7: 1. Sci-News #3. 2. Most wanted poster - Name of kidnapper, Headshot of kidnapper, Crime, and Reward. Use colored pencil and do it neatly.
English: Study for Unit 10 Vocab Quiz on Monday. Continue to Edit and Revise your Elder's biography.
Math: Area and Perimeter packet is due on Monday.
Adv. Math:
Social Studies: None.
English: Study for Unit 10 Vocab Quiz on Monday. Continue to Edit and Revise your Elder's biography.
Math: Area and Perimeter packet is due on Monday.
Adv. Math:
Social Studies: None.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Homework: Thursday, 2/3
Social Studies: Study for your test tomorrow. You may want to have a parent quiz you and you may want to practice writing your open response answer again!
English: Write a "Winter" poem. Can be written in any style/format with the exception of an Acrostic. Due tomorrow.
ALL Math: Complete Rectangle Perimeter and Area Gizmo. Open Response question - make sure you answer on the open response template. Explain what you know and what you did. Skip a line between each part of the question.
Science: 1. Sci-news is due on Monday, 2/7. 2. A-Z Mixtures and Solutions worksheet is due tomorrow, 2/4. 3. Solution and Mixture Test next week!
English: Write a "Winter" poem. Can be written in any style/format with the exception of an Acrostic. Due tomorrow.
ALL Math: Complete Rectangle Perimeter and Area Gizmo. Open Response question - make sure you answer on the open response template. Explain what you know and what you did. Skip a line between each part of the question.
Science: 1. Sci-news is due on Monday, 2/7. 2. A-Z Mixtures and Solutions worksheet is due tomorrow, 2/4. 3. Solution and Mixture Test next week!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Homework: 2/1
Social Studies: Study for your test on Friday! 20-30 minutes each night. Create three piles: what I know, what I kind of know, and what I need to study more!
Science: 1.) Work on your Sci-news. You should have your article selected by now and have written the summary. Next is the reflection. 2.) Last call for all graded work is Thursday, 2/4. 3.) On the purple sheet, "Solutions A to Z" please do A-E for Malone, Daigneault, and Stymiest. Rockwood homeroom - do F-J. Due Thursday, 2/4
English: Write a rough draft of your Elder's biography. Must be carefully handwritten or typed. Due on Thursday.
All Math: Have your math test signed. If I have a written note on your test, have your parents sign above the written note.
Science: 1.) Work on your Sci-news. You should have your article selected by now and have written the summary. Next is the reflection. 2.) Last call for all graded work is Thursday, 2/4. 3.) On the purple sheet, "Solutions A to Z" please do A-E for Malone, Daigneault, and Stymiest. Rockwood homeroom - do F-J. Due Thursday, 2/4
English: Write a rough draft of your Elder's biography. Must be carefully handwritten or typed. Due on Thursday.
All Math: Have your math test signed. If I have a written note on your test, have your parents sign above the written note.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Homework: Monday, 1/31
Social Studies: Finish your study-guides that you started in class. They should be on note-cards.
English: Complete both sides of the Contrast Context Clues. Due tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/1.
Science: A) Please get your spelling quiz signed due tomorrow. B.) If you didn't finish the yellow packet on mixtures and solutions in class today then it is due tomorrow in class. C.) Sci-news #3 is due Monday, 2/7. D.) Mixtures and Solutions quiz is on Tuesday, 2/8. If we have a snow day this week then the quiz will be on Wednesday, 2/9.
Math: Additional Practice for Investigation I packet.
Adv. Math: pp. 28-33 #8, 9, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23
English: Complete both sides of the Contrast Context Clues. Due tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/1.
Science: A) Please get your spelling quiz signed due tomorrow. B.) If you didn't finish the yellow packet on mixtures and solutions in class today then it is due tomorrow in class. C.) Sci-news #3 is due Monday, 2/7. D.) Mixtures and Solutions quiz is on Tuesday, 2/8. If we have a snow day this week then the quiz will be on Wednesday, 2/9.
Math: Additional Practice for Investigation I packet.
Adv. Math: pp. 28-33 #8, 9, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23
Friday, January 28, 2011
Social Studies: Please complete the following note-cards for an upcoming study-guide: Anubis, Isis, Osiris, Thoth, Re, Hapi, and the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. Use your Lesson 2 notes, Gods and Goddesses sheet, and Weighing of the heart sheet to create these note-cards.
Math: Complete Problem 1.2 and p. 26 #1, 2.
Adv. Math: Complete Prob. 2.4 and pp. 30-35 #15, 16, 22, 26-29.
Science: Please have all returned work signed by Monday: Fool's Gold Lab Report, States of Matter and Phase Changes Test, and Metric Conversion Quiz. Also, you should be working on your Sci-News assignment due 2/7. I suggest that you find your article over the weekend.
English: Due Monday: Wednesday nights homework and finish reading the story started in class and answer questions 1, 2, 3, and 5 on pg. 378 in complete sentences.
Math: Complete Problem 1.2 and p. 26 #1, 2.
Adv. Math: Complete Prob. 2.4 and pp. 30-35 #15, 16, 22, 26-29.
Science: Please have all returned work signed by Monday: Fool's Gold Lab Report, States of Matter and Phase Changes Test, and Metric Conversion Quiz. Also, you should be working on your Sci-News assignment due 2/7. I suggest that you find your article over the weekend.
English: Due Monday: Wednesday nights homework and finish reading the story started in class and answer questions 1, 2, 3, and 5 on pg. 378 in complete sentences.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, 1/27
Math:
Adv. Math:
English: Finish the story started in class, Matthew Henson at the Top of the World, and asnwer in complete sentences, questions 1,2, 4, & 5. Upcoming Unit 10 Vocab Quiz - Wednesday, Feb. 2nd.
Science: 1. Spelling quiz on Friday, 1/28. Have your test, quiz, and lab report signed by Friday, 1/28. 3. Due on or before Monday, 2/7 is Sci-News #3. You might want ot start to find your article. Remember you can break this assignment into smaller chunks.
Social Studies: None.
Adv. Math:
English: Finish the story started in class, Matthew Henson at the Top of the World, and asnwer in complete sentences, questions 1,2, 4, & 5. Upcoming Unit 10 Vocab Quiz - Wednesday, Feb. 2nd.
Science: 1. Spelling quiz on Friday, 1/28. Have your test, quiz, and lab report signed by Friday, 1/28. 3. Due on or before Monday, 2/7 is Sci-News #3. You might want ot start to find your article. Remember you can break this assignment into smaller chunks.
Social Studies: None.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, 1/25
Math: Go through Bits II and erase all stray marks. Remove and recycle all papers in journal and homework sections of math binder.
Adv. Math: Complete Problem 2.1 and do the first 2 problems on the homework packet.
English: Return your copy of Esperanza Rising.
Science: 1. Complete the Background Informaiton section in complete sentences for the Intro to Mixtures lab. This handout is salmon colored and you should be in your accordian folder.
2. Spelling Quiz on Friday. 3. Sci-news assignment is due Monday, 2/7. 4. Please have the following signed by Friday, 1/28: Metric Conversion Quiz, States of Matter and Phase Change Test, Fools Gold Lab Report
Social Studies: None.
Adv. Math: Complete Problem 2.1 and do the first 2 problems on the homework packet.
English: Return your copy of Esperanza Rising.
Science: 1. Complete the Background Informaiton section in complete sentences for the Intro to Mixtures lab. This handout is salmon colored and you should be in your accordian folder.
2. Spelling Quiz on Friday. 3. Sci-news assignment is due Monday, 2/7. 4. Please have the following signed by Friday, 1/28: Metric Conversion Quiz, States of Matter and Phase Change Test, Fools Gold Lab Report
Social Studies: None.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, 1/24
Social Studies: Complete the Skills Review Sheet - 10 Multiple Choice Questions.
Math: 4 Review Problems - add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Study for Bits II Unit Test tomorrow.
Adv. Math: Poster Palace and finish corrections/additions to Problem 1.3
English: Complete Vocab Unit 10 Exercises IV, V, & VI
Science: 1. Finish the Introduction to Mixtures lab conclusion and you must also complete the challenge. 2. Spelling Quiz on Friday, 1/28 3. Graded Work to be signed by Friday: Metric Conversion Quiz, States of Matter and Phase Change Test, Fools Gold Lab Report
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Homework: Thursday, 1/20
Social Studies: Post to blog "Egypt: Gift of the Nile" by Friday. Use your "Tips for Blogging" sheet for guidance. Make sure to sign your first name, last initial. Also, please get your Israel test signed by Friday.
English: 1. Study for the Esperanza Rising Vocab Test tomorrow. 2. Complete Unit 10 Vocab exercises I, II, III. 3. Have your Vocab Unit 9 Quiz signed and return it on Monday.
Science: Bring your covered science textbook to class on Friday. this will count as a homework grade. You will not be allowed to get your book from your locker.
Math: Complete Bits II study guide to review for tomorrow's test.
Adv. Math: Covering and Surrounding pp. 11-17 #6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 28, 30, 39, 40
English: 1. Study for the Esperanza Rising Vocab Test tomorrow. 2. Complete Unit 10 Vocab exercises I, II, III. 3. Have your Vocab Unit 9 Quiz signed and return it on Monday.
Science: Bring your covered science textbook to class on Friday. this will count as a homework grade. You will not be allowed to get your book from your locker.
Math: Complete Bits II study guide to review for tomorrow's test.
Adv. Math: Covering and Surrounding pp. 11-17 #6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 28, 30, 39, 40
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Homework: Wednesday, 1/19
Social Studies: By Friday: Post to Mrs. Daigneault's blog "Egypt: The Gift of the Nile." Remember to support your post and sign your first name and last initial.
Science: By Friday, please have your Metric Conversion Quiz signed. Also get your Fool's Gold Lab Report signed.
Math: Fraction packet - mult/div. Bits and Pieces II Unit Test on Friday!
Adv. Math: pp. 11-17 #6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 28, 30, 39, 40
English: Read the brief biography of either Louisa May Alcott or Mark Twain and then note 3 facts about his or her life on a separate piece of paper. Use complete sentences.
Science: By Friday, please have your Metric Conversion Quiz signed. Also get your Fool's Gold Lab Report signed.
Math: Fraction packet - mult/div. Bits and Pieces II Unit Test on Friday!
Adv. Math: pp. 11-17 #6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 28, 30, 39, 40
English: Read the brief biography of either Louisa May Alcott or Mark Twain and then note 3 facts about his or her life on a separate piece of paper. Use complete sentences.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Homework for Tuesday, 1/18
Social Studies: Due Friday, 1/21: Post to my blog assignment " Egypt: Gift of the Nile." (www.daigneaultsocialstudies@blogspot.com) Please support your answers and use your Tips for Blogging sheet if you need help posting!
Math: Redo Problem 4.2 if you did not understand it over the weekend. Use last week's go fish to state the reciprocals.
Adv. Math: Covering and Surrounding. Read pp. 4-5 and do Problem 1.1
English: Study for your Esperanza Rising Vocab Test this Friday.
Science: None, but please have your metric conversion quiz signed by Friday. Malone's Homeroom: If you were given back your Fool's Gold Lab Report, please have it signed by Friday too.
Math: Redo Problem 4.2 if you did not understand it over the weekend. Use last week's go fish to state the reciprocals.
Adv. Math: Covering and Surrounding. Read pp. 4-5 and do Problem 1.1
English: Study for your Esperanza Rising Vocab Test this Friday.
Science: None, but please have your metric conversion quiz signed by Friday. Malone's Homeroom: If you were given back your Fool's Gold Lab Report, please have it signed by Friday too.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, 1/14
Social Studies: None
Science: Study for your States of Matter Test on Tuesday, 1/18. Phase Change Output due on 1/18. Wear a crazy hat to class.
English: Esperanza Rising Take Home test is due on Tuesday, 1/18 Study the associate vocab for a test later next week.
Math: Complete Prob. 4.2. Read, highlight, draw sketches, go back and reread to make sure you have answered all parts.
Adv. Math: Erase all stray marks in Bits II. Clean out and recycle homework and journal sections of notebook. DO NOT THROW OUT DATA COLLECTION AND GRAPH FOR NAME LENGTH. Replenish supplies: filler paper, pencils, highlighters, pens.
Science: Study for your States of Matter Test on Tuesday, 1/18. Phase Change Output due on 1/18. Wear a crazy hat to class.
English: Esperanza Rising Take Home test is due on Tuesday, 1/18 Study the associate vocab for a test later next week.
Math: Complete Prob. 4.2. Read, highlight, draw sketches, go back and reread to make sure you have answered all parts.
Adv. Math: Erase all stray marks in Bits II. Clean out and recycle homework and journal sections of notebook. DO NOT THROW OUT DATA COLLECTION AND GRAPH FOR NAME LENGTH. Replenish supplies: filler paper, pencils, highlighters, pens.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, 1/13
Social Studies: None
English: Study for Vocab Unit 9 Quiz tomorrow.
Math: Complete Problem 4.1 (parts C, D, and F)
Test has been postponed until next Thursday so that Ms. Stymiest can hold extra help before the test.
Adv. Math: Complete go fish for the week AND Math Reflection p. 62 - Answer in complete sentences, show examples of each question, and show strategies appropriate for each kind of division problem.
Science: Phase Change Gizmo and assessment due tomorrow (Pink handout). Also study for your test on Tuesday - States of Matter and Phase Changes Test.
English: Study for Vocab Unit 9 Quiz tomorrow.
Math: Complete Problem 4.1 (parts C, D, and F)
Test has been postponed until next Thursday so that Ms. Stymiest can hold extra help before the test.
Adv. Math: Complete go fish for the week AND Math Reflection p. 62 - Answer in complete sentences, show examples of each question, and show strategies appropriate for each kind of division problem.
Science: Phase Change Gizmo and assessment due tomorrow (Pink handout). Also study for your test on Tuesday - States of Matter and Phase Changes Test.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, 1/11
Math:
Adv. Math: Page 64 Looking Back and Looking Ahead # 2-6
Social Studies: None
Science: Lesson #8: How does matter change from one state to another? packet. Study for your Metric Quiz on Thursday. If not school tomorrow, complete Lesson 5,6,7 packet on solids, liquids and gases due on Thursday. Gizmo is due on Friday.
English: MCAS Practice: An Island is Born. Read the selection, answer the multiple choice questions and then craft a well thought out and written Open Response to the prompt.
Adv. Math: Page 64 Looking Back and Looking Ahead # 2-6
Social Studies: None
Science: Lesson #8: How does matter change from one state to another? packet. Study for your Metric Quiz on Thursday. If not school tomorrow, complete Lesson 5,6,7 packet on solids, liquids and gases due on Thursday. Gizmo is due on Friday.
English: MCAS Practice: An Island is Born. Read the selection, answer the multiple choice questions and then craft a well thought out and written Open Response to the prompt.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Homework: Monday, 1/10
Social Studies: Study for your test on Ancient Israel tomorrow!
English: Read Las Uvas (grapes) and complete exercise V and VI for Vocab Unit 9. Vocab Quiz on Thursday.
Math: Multiplication and division packet AND 6 go fish problems. Study for your test on Friday.
Adv. Math: Word Problem review packet and 4 Fact Family problems. Study for your test Friday.
Science: Due Tuesday, 1/11: If you didn't finish the two conclusion questions from the alka seltzer lab please have them ready for tomorrow. Metric Quiz on Thursday.
English: Read Las Uvas (grapes) and complete exercise V and VI for Vocab Unit 9. Vocab Quiz on Thursday.
Math: Multiplication and division packet AND 6 go fish problems. Study for your test on Friday.
Adv. Math: Word Problem review packet and 4 Fact Family problems. Study for your test Friday.
Science: Due Tuesday, 1/11: If you didn't finish the two conclusion questions from the alka seltzer lab please have them ready for tomorrow. Metric Quiz on Thursday.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Homework: Friday, 1/7
Just a heads up: Next week is shaping up to be a big week. A lot of tests and quizzes!
Social Studies: Study your study-guide for your Ancient Israel Test on Tuesday, 1/11.
Math: Prob. 3.5 packet. Bits and Pieces Test - add, subtract, and multiply Fractions is on Friday, 1/14.
Adv. Math: 6-problem division sheet. Bits and Pieces II Unit test is on Friday, 1/14.
English: Read Los Esparragos (Asparagus), pages 199-213 in Esperanza Rising. Be prepared to discuss the events of the chapter in class on Monday. Complete Exercises III & IV for Vocab Unit 9.
Science: 1. Lesson Packet #5-7 on Solids, Liquids, and Gases is due on Thursday 1/13 (class time was given yesterday and today for this assignment.) 2. Metric Conversion Quiz is on Thursday, 1/13. 3. States of Matter and Phases Changes Test is on Tuesday, 1/18.
Social Studies: Study your study-guide for your Ancient Israel Test on Tuesday, 1/11.
Math: Prob. 3.5 packet. Bits and Pieces Test - add, subtract, and multiply Fractions is on Friday, 1/14.
Adv. Math: 6-problem division sheet. Bits and Pieces II Unit test is on Friday, 1/14.
English: Read Los Esparragos (Asparagus), pages 199-213 in Esperanza Rising. Be prepared to discuss the events of the chapter in class on Monday. Complete Exercises III & IV for Vocab Unit 9.
Science: 1. Lesson Packet #5-7 on Solids, Liquids, and Gases is due on Thursday 1/13 (class time was given yesterday and today for this assignment.) 2. Metric Conversion Quiz is on Thursday, 1/13. 3. States of Matter and Phases Changes Test is on Tuesday, 1/18.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, 1/6
Social Studies: Finish your study-guide by tomorrow. You may do it on the yellow study-guide outline sheet, note-cards, or on the computer. Your test is on Tuesday, 1/11. Also, have your Mesopotamian Poster grade signed by Monday.
Science: 1. Due Friday, Density Graph Sheet. 2. Due Thursday, 1/13: Lesson #5, 6, 7 packet on solids, liquids, and gases. 3. Metric Conversion quiz on Thursday, 1/13.
Math: pp. 40-43 #3, 9, 12, 13, 16-20. Challenge: Omit one problem and replace it with #14. Make sure you draw a sketch.
Adv. Math: Bits and Pieces II - pp. 58-60 #21-25, 27, 29, 33, 34, 38
English: Finish reading Las Papas and take notes on it. Be prepared to discuss this chapter in class tomorrow.
Science: 1. Due Friday, Density Graph Sheet. 2. Due Thursday, 1/13: Lesson #5, 6, 7 packet on solids, liquids, and gases. 3. Metric Conversion quiz on Thursday, 1/13.
Math: pp. 40-43 #3, 9, 12, 13, 16-20. Challenge: Omit one problem and replace it with #14. Make sure you draw a sketch.
Adv. Math: Bits and Pieces II - pp. 58-60 #21-25, 27, 29, 33, 34, 38
English: Finish reading Las Papas and take notes on it. Be prepared to discuss this chapter in class tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, 1/5
Math: Bits and Pieces II, pp. 41-46 # 6-8, 10, 12, 13, 38, 40, 44.
Adv. Math: Bits and Pieces II - pp. 56-61 #9-14, 39-41.
Social Studies: Due Friday, complete your ancient Israel study-guide. You can complete it on the yellow study-guide outline sheet, on note-cards, or on the computer - it is up to you!
English: Complete Unit 9 Vocab exercises I and II.
Science: Due Friday, Yellow Density Graphing sheet. Remember to use your quantitative date when answering the questions.
Adv. Math: Bits and Pieces II - pp. 56-61 #9-14, 39-41.
Social Studies: Due Friday, complete your ancient Israel study-guide. You can complete it on the yellow study-guide outline sheet, on note-cards, or on the computer - it is up to you!
English: Complete Unit 9 Vocab exercises I and II.
Science: Due Friday, Yellow Density Graphing sheet. Remember to use your quantitative date when answering the questions.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Homework: Tuesday, 1/4
Math: Complete 8 mult of fraction problems from class
Adv. Math: Complete Problem 4.3 and pp. 56-60 #30-37
English: Finish reading the chapter started in class, Las Almendras and then read the next chapter, Las Ciruelas. Be prepared to discuss the events of both chapters in class tomorrow. Complete the ESCRIBE handout.
Science: Due Wednesday 1/5:
A. Same assignments as Monday 1/3.
B. If you didn't finish in class then you need to finish: 1. Read pages 44-48 2. Take notes on these pages using colored pencils, spacing, and one of the three note taking methods you have learned in class. 3. Answer these questions pg 46 checkpoint questions, pg 48 #1-4, pg. 72 # 1,2, 12, 14
Monday, January 3, 2011
Homework: Monday, 1/3
Math: Complete Pizzazz p. C-50, 4 mulipication of fractions on grid paper.
Adv. Math: Complete Prob. 4.2, Pizzazz p. C 57, Division of Fractions 2-sided sheet
English: Read Las Cebollas (onions), pages 100-120. Be prepared to discuss the chapter in class tomorrow.
Social Studies: No Homework
Science: Due Weds. 1/5 - 1. Winter Observation #1 in your lab notebook. 2. Phases of Water Gizmo handout and five questions on-line assessment. 3. Density Output if you didn't finish this in class.
Adv. Math: Complete Prob. 4.2, Pizzazz p. C 57, Division of Fractions 2-sided sheet
English: Read Las Cebollas (onions), pages 100-120. Be prepared to discuss the chapter in class tomorrow.
Social Studies: No Homework
Science: Due Weds. 1/5 - 1. Winter Observation #1 in your lab notebook. 2. Phases of Water Gizmo handout and five questions on-line assessment. 3. Density Output if you didn't finish this in class.
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