Baffer - on Thursday 11/20/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 9 Lesson 1.
2-Started Chapter 9 Lesson 2.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Thursday 11/20/08
What We Did
(1) Today we went to the computer lab to work on our Page 9 Activity. The questions for this activity are in your packet on page 9.
(2) If students finished early, students began their MySkillsTutor.com pretest and activity. This is a program that the school is trying out.
Homework
Quiz 1 tomorrow (Friday). Make sure you study your study cards.
Sabatino - on Thursday 11/20/08
What We Did
Homework
Adjective Quiz Tomorrow! Study both review sheets handed out in class.
Reading Log Due. Tomorrow!
If you have been absent, it is YOUR responsibility to type your descriptive writing piece during SSR or study hall.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 11/20/08
What We Did
Warm Up Problems #41
Lesson 3-8
Writing Decimals as Fractions & Writing Fractions as Decimals
Worked on Assignment
Homework
Practice WS 3-8
Enrichment Class: Page 155 #2-22 Evens, #27-37 Odd
Baffer - on Wednesday 11/19/08
What We Did
1-Finish Chapter 9 Lesson 1.
Homework
1-Chapter 9 Lesson 1.
Brown - on Wednesday 11/19/08
What We Did
(1) Students worked on and should have completed the questions on pages 32-33. Be sure to include your reasoning.
(2) Completed Quiz 1 study cards and checked them for accuracy.
(3) Students had time to study their study cards.
(4) If needed, students completed Classwork Turn-in 1 (see below).
Homework
Quiz 1 is on Friday. Study your quiz 1 study cards in your binder.
Thursday, I'm collecting classwork turn-in 1, which is page 8, 10, 18, 55, 56, 59-62 and the Microscope Lab.
Sabatino - on Wednesday 11/19/08
What We Did
We finished typing our Descriptive Writing pieces today. If you were absent, it is YOUR responsibility to type your final copy during SSR, study hall, or at home.
Homework
Adjective Quiz is Friday-- study the review sheets you received in class today.
Reading Log Due. Friday
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 11/19/08
What We Did
Warm Up #40
Check & Discuss Homework
Discuss Chapter 3 Quiz #2
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Baffer - on Tuesday 11/18/08
What We Did
1-Checked Map Of Asia Worksheet.
2-Started Chapter 9 Lesson 1.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Tuesday 11/18/08
What We Did
(1) Today, we did the DNA presentation (pp.28-32).
Homework
Quiz 1 is on Friday. Study your quiz 1 study cards in your binder.
I'm collecting page 8, 10, 18, 55, 56, 59-62 and the Microscope Lab on Thursday. We will have a small amount of time in class on Wednesday to complete unfinished work.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 11/18/08
What We Did
Warm Up #39
Check & Discuss Warm Up Activity
Check & Discuss Homework
Pass back Quiz #2
Homework
Practice WS 3-7
Get Quiz Signed if you scored below 35/50
Baffer - on Monday 11/17/08
What We Did
1-Checked Economic Review Worksheet.
2-Completed Map Of Asia Worksheet.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Monday 11/17/08
What We Did
(1) Students completed any unfinished work from the following classwork assignments...
page 8, 10, 18, 55, 56, 59-62 and the Microscope Lab.
(2) When finished, these assignments were turned in.
(3) Students had time to explore the microscopes in class.
Homework
I'm collecting page 8, 10, 18, 55, 56, 59-62 and the Microscope Lab on Thursday. We will have a small amount of time in class on Wednesday to complete unfinished work.
Sabatino - on Monday 11/17/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Friday
Adjective Quiz Friday!
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/17/08
What We Did
No Warm Up Today
Lesson 3-7 Comparing/Ordering Fractions
Complete Quiz from Friday
Worked on Assignment in class
Homework
Page 150-151 #2-30 Evens
Must Show Work
Baffer - on Friday 11/14/08
What We Did
1-Discussed United States Economic
Problems.
2-Completed Economic Review Worksheet
Questions From Pages 695-697.
Homework
1-Econmic Review Worksheet Questions
From Pages 695-697.
Zentgraf - on Friday 11/14/08
What We Did
Discussed LCM & GCF using Prime Factorizations
Chapter 3 Quiz #2
Students handed in Chapter 3 WEB assignment
Homework
No Assignment
Complete any missing work
(check infinite campus)
Baffer - on Thursday 11/13/08
What We Did
1-Chapter 4 Test.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Thursday 11/13/08
What We Did
(1) Students worked in groups to complete pages 10 and 18 in their Life Science Packet.
(2) Students finished the "Organelle Drawing" activity from yesterday.
(3) If time permitted, students prepared their "planting cups" for planting tomorrow.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Thursday 11/13/08
What We Did
Homework
Spelling Test Tomorrow!
Reading Log Due. Tomorrow
Missing Work Due. Tomorrow
Zentgraf - on Thursday 11/13/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #38
Review & Practice of GCF, LCM, Prime Factorization, Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions
Homework
Complete Chapter 3 WEB's
Quiz Tomorrow: Lessons 3-3 to 3-6
Baffer - on Wednesday 11/12/08
What We Did
1-Reviewed For Chapter 4 Test.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow.
Brown - on Wednesday 11/12/08
What We Did
(1) First, we did a whole-class activity where we drew a city based upon what the class said needed to be in a city to keep it "alive."
(2) Next, we related the parts of the city to the parts of the cell with similar functions.
(3) Next, students worked in groups to draw a small poster that represented a cell part by drawing something in Madison that does a similar job that the cell part does.
Homework
No Assignment
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 11/12/08
What We Did
Warm Up Problems #37
Check and Discuss Homework from Tuesday
Practice GCF & LCM Using Prime Factorization
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Baffer - on Tuesday 11/11/08
What We Did
1-Finished Chapter 4 Review Pack.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Review Pack If Not Completed.
Brown - on Tuesday 11/11/08
What We Did
(1) Today we took notes on the 5 characteristics of living things (pages 5-6).
(2) Next, we began discussing "cell organelles" (pp.12-15).
(3) If time permitted, we watched a Brain Pop on cell organelles.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Tuesday 11/11/08
What We Did
Homework
Spelling Test is Friday
Reading Log Due. Friday
Spelling Sentences for students who did not complete last night.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 11/11/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #36
Discuss Homework Page 145
LCM using Prime Factorizations
Homework
2,3,4,5 Period:
Reteach WS 3-4 Evens, WS 3-5 All
6 Period: Pg. 145 #1-15
7 Period: No Assignment
Baffer - on Monday 11/10/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 4 Lesson 4.
1-Started Chapter 4 Review Pack.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/10/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #35
Discuss Lesson 3-6
Least Common Multiple
Examples on Board Together
Homework
Page 145 #18-26
Enrichment: Page 145 #34-40
Using a list and factor trees to find LCM
Baffer - on Friday 11/7/08
What We Did
1-Returned Chapter 4 Lesson 3.
2-Finished Chapter 4 Lesson 4.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Lesson 4.
Zentgraf - on Friday 11/7/08
What We Did
Discussed Chapter 3 Concept WEB
Example on Board
Retake Quiz Chp. 3
Homework
Concept Webs Due Next Friday!
Zentgraf - on Thursday 11/6/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #34
Check & Discuss Homework Page 136
Discuss Chp. 3 Quiz & Review for Retake
Test on Friday
Homework
Study for Retake Quiz on Friday
If 13/20 or lower, get your quiz signed by a parent.
Baffer - on Wednesday 11/5/08
What We Did
1-Finished Chapter 4 Lesson 3.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Lesson 3.
Sabatino - on Wednesday 11/5/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Friday!
Make-Up Vocab. Friday
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 11/5/08
What We Did
No Warm Up Today
Lesson 3-4 Equivalent Fractions
Pass Back Quiz from Friday
Work on Assignment
Homework
Page 136 #2-30 Evens
When determining simplest form, show work by listing the factors of each number and dividing by the GCF!
Enrichment Class: Pages 136-137
#19-33 Odd, 37-40
Baffer - on Monday 11/3/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 4 Lesson 2.
2-Started Chapter 4 Lesson 3.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Lesson 3.
Brown - on Monday 11/3/08
What We Did
(1) New seating assignments were given for the new grading period.
(2) Physical Science Tests were passed back today.
(3) We watched the video "Introducing the Cell" and answered the following questions...
-List as many characteristics of living things as you can
-Write 6 interesting facts from the video
-What is a cell?
(4) After the video students answered these 2 questions...
-List 3 things from the video that you already knew.
-List 3 things from the video that you did not know.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Monday 11/3/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Friday!
Vocabulary Make-Up Friday
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/3/08
What We Did
No Warm Up Today
Discuss Homework from Friday
Grade WS 3-1, 3-2
Discuss GCF Using Factor Trees
Work on Assignment
Homework
Reteaching WS 3-2,3-3
Enrichment Class: Enrichment WS 3-3
Baffer - on Friday 10/31/08
What We Did
1-Finished Chapter 4 Section 2 Population.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Section 2 If Not Completed.
Brown - on Friday 10/31/08
What We Did
(1) Today we had a fun Physical Science Review to end the week. We watched two videos made by our former "Ticonderoga Club" members, filmed in the school. Students wrote down physical science facts from the second video. The first video was done as an example. The second video students did.
Homework
No Assignment
Baffer - on Thursday 10/30/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 4 Lesson 1.
2-Started Chapter 4 Lesson 2.
Homework
1-Read Pages 86-90.
Brown - on Thursday 10/30/08
What We Did
(1) Today we began our Life Science unit with a microscope lab. Students should have completed 5 slide drawings and placed them in the "classwork" section of their binders.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Thursday 10/30/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Tomorrow
Bring your Giver packet if you forgot today!
Zentgraf - on Thursday 10/30/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up #33
Practice Using Factor Trees
Greatest Common Factor Lesson 3-3
Work on Assignment
Homework
Practice Worksheets 3-1 & 3-2 Due Friday
Study for Quiz Tomorrow: Factors, Rules of Divisibility, Prime & Composite Numbers, Factor Trees, Prime Factorization of a Number.
Baffer - on Wednesday 10/29/08
What We Did
1-Finished Chapter 4 Lesson 1.
Homework
1- Chapter 4 Lesson 1.
Brown - on Wednesday 10/29/08
What We Did
(1) I collected classwork turn-in 4.
(2) Students had 10-15 minutes to study their study cards with partners or on their own.
(3) We took the Physical Science Test
*Students that did not finish will have the opportunity to finish the test tomorrow.
TEST INFO...
I am dropping the lowest score out of our 3 quizzes and this test. If you score higher on this test than any of your 3 quizzes, this test score will replace this test score.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Wednesday 10/29/08
What We Did
Homework
The Giver Test is TOMORROW!!
Please study the packet I sent home.
Reading Log is due. Friday
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/29/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up #32
Discussed Homework Page 125
Reviewd concepts from lesson 3-1,3-2
Handed out Homework WS 3-1,3-2
Homework
Practice Worksheets 3-1,3-2 DUE FRIDAY
Baffer - on Tuesday 10/28/08
What We Did
1-Finished Junior Scholastic Election
2008.
2-Started Chapter 4 Lesson 1-Culture.
.
Homework
1-Chapter 4 Lesson 1.
Brown - on Tuesday 10/28/08
What We Did
(1) Today students had an opportunity to make up missing/incomplete work from this grading period.
(2) Current grade sheets were passed out today.
Homework
Tomorrow, we are taking a Test that covers all of the topics from our Physical Science Unit. If you score higher than your previous quizzes, I will drop the lowest score. If your test score is lower than your quiz scores, I will drop the test score.
Study! You can only bring your grade up with this test. It cannot go down! :)
Sabatino - on Tuesday 10/28/08
What We Did
Homework
The Giver Test is Thursday!
Reading Log Due. Friday
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 10/28/08
What We Did
"Name It" Riddle Warm Up
Discussed Vocab. Chp. 3 Homework
Lesson 3-2 Factors, Composite/Prime Numbers, & Prime Factorization
Worked on Homework
Homework
Page 125
# 2,4,5,7,9,10,12,13,18,20,22,23,31,32
Baffer - on Monday 10/27/08
What We Did
1-Discussed Junior Scholastic 2008
Election Articles.
2-Read Various Articles Junior Scholastic Election 2008.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Monday 10/27/08
What We Did
(1) Today we had our Monday "Individual Work Day." Students worked on and turned in the following.
In the blue science text book (which I passed out today for in-class use)...
Define: poles, magnetic force, magnet, solenoid, electromagnet, generator, electric motor.
Read about "floating frogs" (p.452)
Write 2 interesting facts from each of the following pages...
454, 455, 462, 463, 465, 466, 470.
Homework
I'll be collecting "Classwork Turn-in 4" on Wednesday, which includes the following assignments...
-p.25
-p.26
-3 force/work math questions (did in group on piece of white paper)
-Exploring spinning coil motors lab (ruled paper in your classwork section)
Sabatino - on Monday 10/27/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Friday
Giver Test Thursday
Zentgraf - on Monday 10/27/08
What We Did
No Warm Up Today
Chapter 2 Retake Assessment
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Assignment
Read Lesson 3-1 page 119-120
Do Page 121 #1-25
Homework
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Assignment
Baffer - on Friday 10/24/08
What We Did
1-Junior Scholastic Election 2008
Selected Articles Read And Answer
Selected Questions.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Friday 10/24/08
What We Did
(1) Today, students were given some time to review for today's quiz 3.
(2) Student took quiz 3.
(3) If time permitted, we did the "Benjamin Franklin" presentation.
Homework
No Assignment
Zentgraf - on Friday 10/24/08
What We Did
Distributed 6th Grade Field Trip Info.
Discussed Lesson 3-1
Passed Back Chapter 2 Test
Homework
Study for Chp. 2 Retake Test on Monday
Baffer - on Thursday 10/23/08
What We Did
1-Chapter 3 Test.
Homework
1- No Homework.
Brown - on Thursday 10/23/08
What We Did
(1) Today we worked on the lab, building a spinning coil motor. We're focusing on recognizing the relationship between magnetism and electricity.
Homework
Quiz 3 is tomorrow. Be sure to study your study cards! I will give you a few minutes at the beginning of class to review for the quiz.
Sabatino - on Thursday 10/23/08
What We Did
Homework
Pronoun Quiz Tomorrow!
Reading Log Due
Zentgraf - on Thursday 10/23/08
What We Did
Chapter 2 Unit Assessment
Homework
No Assignment
Baffer - on Wednesday 10/22/08
What We Did
1-Chapter 3 Test Preparation.
Homework
1-Chapter 3 Test Preparation.
Brown - on Wednesday 10/22/08
What We Did
(1) Students worked in groups to complete study cards for quiz 3. When completed, students checked their cards with the answer key to make sure that the cards were correct.
(2) Students worked on 4 problems on the board figuring out how much work was done in each situation drawn.
Homework
Quiz 3 is on Friday. Students made study cards today to help study. They should be in the bag in their binder.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/22/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up #31
Chapter 2 Review Pg. 110-111
Homework
Chapter 2 Assessment on Thursday!
Baffer - on Tuesday 10/21/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 3 Review Worksheet.
2-Completed Chapter 3 Pre-Test And Checked.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Tuesday 10/21/08
What We Did
(1) Today, we reviewed the scientific method and "Energy" on page 27-28.
(2) I passed out grade sheets today for all classes except 7th period. Tomorrow, I'll pass out 7th period (there was a printing error).
(3) We watched clips on generating electricity.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Tuesday 10/21/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Friday
Pronoun Quiz Friday
Please turn in make up work tomorrow!
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 10/21/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #30
Check & Discuss WS 2-9
Review of Distributive Property
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Chapter 2 Test on Thursday
Baffer - on Monday 10/20/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 3 Review Worksheet.
2-Chapter 3 Climate-Enviornment-Resources Worksheet Complete.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Monday 10/20/08
What We Did
(1) Today we went to the computer lab to finish previous pbwiki assignments. If students finished all of their previous assignments, students began their Pen Pal 3.
Homework
No assignment
Sabatino - on Monday 10/20/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Friday
Pronoun Quiz Friday (changed from Thursday)
These will be the last grades of the quarter!
Baffer - on Thursday 10/16/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 3 Lesson 4.
2-Started Chapter 3 Review Worksheet.
Homework
1-Chapter 3 Review Worksheet.
Brown - on Thursday 10/16/08
What We Did
(1) Today we did the labs, "Fun with chemical changes" and "Exploring spinning coil motors."
These papers should be placed in the "Classwork" section of your binder.
Homework
No Assignments
Baffer - on Wednesday 10/15/08
What We Did
1-Finished Chapter 3 Lesson 4.
2-Completed Key Terms Project/
Homework
1-Chapter 3 Lesson 4.
Brown - on Wednesday 10/15/08
What We Did
(1) First, I passed out current grade sheets.
(2) We did the Physical Science Quiz 2 Retake.
(3) Students turned in the work for "Turn-in 3."
(4) Students worked in groups on a group work assignment creating 3 "force, distance and work" math drawings and questions.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Wednesday 10/15/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log due. tomorrow!
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/15/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #27
Checked & Discussed WS 2-7
Discussed Lesson 2-8 Exponents
Examples on Board Together
Worked on Assignment
Homework
Pages 101-102 #1-9, 16-34
Enrichment: Page 102 #28-38, 48-53 and Enrichment WS 2-1 & 2-2
Baffer - on Tuesday 10/14/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 3-Lesson 3.Natural
Enviornment.
2-Started Chapter 3 Lesson 4 Natural
Resources.
Homework
1-Chapter 3-Lesson 4.
Brown - on Tuesday 10/14/08
What We Did
(1) Today was Tuesday "Instruction Day." We discussed how to mathematically figure out how much "work" has been done in given situations. We also discussed Energy, Nonrenewable Resources and Fossil Fuels.
(2) We watched the BrainPops on Forms of Energy and Fossil Fuels.
Homework
*Quiz 2 retakes are on Wednesday
*Classwork Turn-in 3 is due by Wednesday (see below)
-p.17
-p.20 lab
-Pen Pal 2 (p.22) (on pbwiki or paper)
-Study cards for quiz 2
-p.24 picture analysis
-OOCA 2 (on pbwiki)
If you have problems getting on the computer, please let me know so that we can arrange a time in class for you to do your pbwiki stuff.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 10/14/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up #26
Checked & Discussed WS 2-6
Lesson 2-7 Mult/Divide Equations
Practice Problems
Worked on Assignment
Homework
Practice WS 2-7
Brown - on Monday 10/13/08
What We Did
(1) Today, students worked independently on a "free-write" activity (half a page free-write for each of two topics)
(2) Students' graded quiz 2 were returned. Students corrected any mistakes and turned it back in. Quiz grades are on Infinite Campus.
(3) Students made sure that all of the work for Classwork Turn-In 3 was completed.
Homework
*Quiz 2 retakes are on Wednesday
*Classwork Turn-in 3 is due by Wednesday (see below)
-p.17
-p.20 lab
-Pen Pal 2 (p.22) (on pbwiki or paper)
-Study cards for quiz 2
-p.24 picture analysis
-OOCA 2 (on pbwiki)
If you have problems getting on the computer, please let me know so that we can arrange a time in class for you to do your pbwiki stuff.
Sabatino - on Monday 10/13/08
What We Did
Homework
Reading Log Due. Thursday!
*No School Friday
If you earned a D or an F on your Spelling Test, please get your test signed for Wednesday.
Zentgraf - on Monday 10/13/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Problems
Reviewed +/- of Equations
Passed back Chp. 2 Quiz from Friday
Worked on review assignment
Homework
Practice WS 2-6
Brown - on Friday 10/10/08
What We Did
(1) First, we took Physical Science Quiz 2
(2) Next, we went to the computer lab to complete the Pen Pal 2 and the OOCA 2 (on pbwiki)
Homework
No Assignment
Zentgraf - on Friday 10/10/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Today
Grade and Collect Chp. 2 Vocabulary
Lesson 2-6 Add/Subt. Equations
Quiz ( Lessons 2-1 to 2-5 )
Homework
No Assignment
Brown - on Thursday 10/9/08
What We Did
(1) Today, we went to the computer lab and worked on Pen Pal 2 and OOCA 2 (on pbwiki).
(2) We will be in the computer lab tomorrow after the quiz.
Homework
We have quiz 2 tomorrow. Be sure to study your study cards!
Sabatino - on Thursday 10/9/08
What We Did
I did not collect writing journals this week.
Homework
Spelling Test and Reading Log
Due. Friday
Zentgraf - on Thursday 10/9/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #25
Graded and Discussed WS 2-2, 2-3
Began Lesson 2-6
Adding & Subtracting Equations
Homework
Chapter 2 Vocabulary WS
Quiz on Friday: Lessons 2-1 through 2-5
Brown - on Wednesday 10/8/08
What We Did
(1) Today, students worked in groups to complete the study cards for quiz 2.
(2) Students shared answers to and corrected the individual work from Monday, "Physical Science October."
(3) Students that finished had time to experiment with the static machine.
Homework
Quiz Friday.
Be sure to study your study cards. They should be in your study card bag in the "Other" section of your binder.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/8/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Problems Today
Read Lesson 2-5 Using Number Sense to Solve One Step Equations
Examples Together
Complete Chapter 1 Retake Test
Homework
Practice Worksheets 2-2, 2-3
Chapter 2 Vocabulary Due Friday
Quiz on Friday! Lessons 2-1 to 2-5
Brown - on Tuesday 10/7/08
What We Did
(1) First, we reviewed how to find the Density and Volume of objects.
(2) We began discussing electricity by talking about static electricity.
(3) We watched a BrainPop (video clip) on static electricity.
(4) We played with the 'shocking' static electricity generator.
Homework
There will be a quiz on Friday. We will be working on study cards for this quiz in class tomorrow.
Brown - on Monday 10/6/08
What We Did
(1) Today, students worked independently on a handout titled "Physical Science October." This was turned in by the end of class.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Monday 10/6/08
What We Did
Homework
Spelling HW due. Tomorrow!
Reading Log due. Friday
Spelling Test Friday
Brown - on Friday 10/3/08
What We Did
Yesterday we had a sub for science.
(1) Today, we did the colloidal suspension lab (p.20). What a messy lab! Students worked with the "Mystery Matter" observing and forcing physical changes in the matter.
Homework
No Assignment
Zentgraf - on Friday 10/3/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up #22
Check & Discuss Homework
Review Chapter 1 Test
Homework
Get Chapter 1 Test signed if you scored below 35 points. Retake test next Tuesday.
Extra Credit Due Monday.
Brown - on Wednesday 10/1/08
What We Did
(1) Today we went to the computer lab to begin working on Pen Pal Letter 2 (p.22)
(2) If students needed to, they had the opportunity to complete Pen Pal 1 and OOCA 1 on the computer, which are due today.
Homework
No Homework
Sabatino - on Wednesday 10/1/08
What We Did
Homework
NOUN QUIZ TOMORROW!!
Study your study guide!
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/1/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #20
Check & Discuss Homework Pages 65-66
Lesson 2-2 Variables & Expressions
Work on Assignment
Homework
Pages 71-72 #9-28, 31-33
Brown - on Tuesday 9/30/08
What We Did
(1) I passed out pages 17-24. These should be placed in your "classwork" section.
(2) I gave a PowerPoint Presentation on Chemical and Physical Changes.
(3) We watched a short video called "Properties of Matter."
Homework
The following classwork assignments will be collected tomorrow (Wed)...
*Nick & Fetcher Assignment
*Jellyfish Lab
*Density & Volume math Fun Sheet
*OOCA 1 (on pbwiki)
*Pen Pal 1 (on pbwiki)
-There will be computer time in class tomorrow to complete the computer pbwiki assignments, if needed.
Sabatino - on Tuesday 9/30/08
What We Did
1.) Writing Prompt
2.) Finished Ch. 1 as a class
3.) Discussed nouns in Ch. 1
4.) Completed Ch. 2-3 vocab. and read with Literature Circle
Homework
1.) Noun Quiz Thursday
We will review tomorrow
2.) Reading Log Due. Friday
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 9/30/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Today
Begin Chapter 2
Describing a Pattern
Complete Chapter 1 Unit Assessment
Work on Assignment
Homework
Pages 65-66 #1-25
Chapter 1 Reflection Journal
Due on Friday, October 3
Brown - on Monday 9/29/08
What We Did
(1) Today, we had individual work time to complete past classwork for "classwork turn-in 2 (Wednesday).
The assignments that were worked on today...
*Nick & Fetcher Mass/Matter Assignment
*Jellyfish Lab Assignment
*Density & Volume Math Fun Sheet
*OOCA 1 (on pbwiki)
*Pen Pal Letter 1 to Dent (on pbwiki)
Homework
I will be collecting/grading the above assignments on Wednesday.
(Students that completed today or were already complete turned in these assignments early and should be reflected on Infinite Campus)
Sabatino - on Monday 9/29/08
What We Did
Homework
1.) Reading Log Due. Friday
2.) Nouns Quiz Thursday
Zentgraf - on Monday 9/29/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Problems Today or Tuesday.
Chapter 1 Unit Assessment
Homework
No Assignment
Brown - on Friday 9/26/08
What We Did
(1) Today we went to the computer lab to continue, and hopefully finish, working on OOCA 1 and Pen Pal Letter 1.
OOCA 1
We read an article ("Basketball Gets Slick" or "Road Bumps"). Then, on pbwiki, we are answed the questions - who, what, when, where and why - about the article. Then, we wrote a 5 sentence summary using that information.
Pen Pal Letter 1
Students typed the letter they wrote in class (on p.16 in binder) onto pbwiki.
Homework
No Assignment
(If you have a computer and did not finish the OOCA 1 or Pen Pal 1 in class, you may finish this at home. If not, I will give you time in class to complete this assignment)
Sabatino - on Friday 9/26/08
What We Did
1. SSR 25 min.
2. Spelling Test
3. Practice with Nouns
Homework
None :) Have fun at the dance!
Zentgraf - on Friday 9/26/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Today
Checked & Discussed WS1-10
Vocabulary & Chapter 1 Quiz #2
Homework
Study for Chapter 1 Unit Test on Monday.
Brown - on Thursday 9/25/08
What We Did
(1) We went to the computer lab today to continue working on OOCA 1 (with pbwiki)
(2) We'll be in the computer lab tomorrow to continue working. By tomorrow, you should have OOCA 1 and Pen Pal 1 entered on your pbwiki
Parents' PBWIKI
We need a way for parents to view pbwiki without making our pbwiki available to the public. I'm going to test out a "parent" account where parents will be able to login and view/monitor the pbwiki. This account will be announced in a couple of days.
Homework
No Homework
Sabatino - on Thursday 9/25/08
What We Did
We finished our book shares and presented them to the class.
Homework
Reading log due. tomorrow!!
Study for your spelling test!!
Zentgraf - on Thursday 9/25/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #19
Check & Discuss Homework
Work on WS 1-10
Study for Vocabulary Quiz
Homework
Worksheet 1-10
Study for Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz
Brown - on Wednesday 9/24/08
What We Did
(1) First, we had our Quiz Retakes. If you were absent, you may make it up tomorrow.
(2) Next, we finished the notes on Density and Volume that we started yesterday. I gave the class a printed handout about Density and Volume to further help. This should be in the "Other" section of the binder.
(3) Finally, we worked in groups on the "Density and Volume Fun Sheet," which consists of 7 questions about Density and Volume.
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Wednesday 9/24/08
What We Did
Homework
1.) Reading Log Due. Friday
2.) Spelling Test Friday
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 9/24/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #18
Check & Discuss Homework Worksheet 1-9
Read Lesson 1-10 Order of Operations
Examples on Board Together
Work on Assignment
Homework
Pages 49-50 #1-15, 20-27
Brown - on Tuesday 9/23/08
What We Did
(1) Current grade sheets were passed out today and placed in the "graded" section of the binder. I will be passing out grade sheets every Tuesday, if there are updates to the grade.
(2) As a class, we worked through a practice OOCA assignment. We will be in the computer lab on Thursday and Friday to work on OOCA 1.
(3) Students began taking notes on how to figure out the density of an object given its mass and volume. We will finish these notes and practice tomorrow.
Homework
Quiz 1 Retake/make-up is tomorrow. I will take whichever score is higher of the two. Make sure you study your study cards.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 9/23/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #17
Check Homework for Completion Grade
Grade and Collect Warm Up #17
Discuss Homework Pages 45-46 on Board
Work on Practice WS 1-9
Homework
Practice WS 1-9 ( All )
Brown - on Monday 9/22/08
What We Did
(1) Today, students worked individually to complete the Pen Pal Letter 1 (p.16) to Dent.
(2) Students then chose between a basketball article and a dirt road article to answer questions for an OOCA assignment. This assignment was done differently than in the past. Students were given a "question mark" paper to complete. If you were absent, please look in the "extra papers folder" to get one.
Homework
There is a Quiz 1 Retake on Wednesday 9/24 for those that would like to retake the quiz. I will take the higher of the two scores. Make sure that your prepare for it with your study cards!
Sabatino - on Monday 9/22/08
What We Did
-Reviewed Nouns
-Went to the library
Homework
Spelling HW is due. Tomorrow
Reading Log is due. Friday
Spelling Test is Friday
Happy Monday :)
Zentgraf - on Monday 9/22/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #16
Read Lesson 1-9 Dividing Decimals
Continue to Work on Chapter 1 Reflection Questions
Assignment
Homework
Pages 45-46 #1-22, 29,30,31
Sabatino - on Saturday 9/20/08
What We Did
Homework
Have a good weekend!
Brown - on Friday 9/19/08
What We Did
(1) Today we discussed what the word "Density" means.
(2) We discussed and shared answers to the four questions from yesterday's "Jellyfish" lab.
(3) Students began writing their "pen pal" response to our Alien pen pal, "Dent," explaining to him what density is.
Homework
No assignment
Brown - on Friday 9/19/08
What We Did
(1) Today we discussed what the word "Density" means.
(2) We discussed and shared answers to the four questions from yesterday's "Jellyfish" lab.
(3) Students began writing their "pen pal" response to our Alien pen pal, "Dent," explaining to him what density is.
Homework
No assignment
Zentgraf - on Friday 9/19/08
What We Did
No Warm Up Problems Today
Discussed Pages 41-42 Together
Completed Retake Quiz
5 Question Response to Chapter 1 Concepts
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Brown - on Thursday 9/18/08
What We Did
(1) Today we did the "Jellyfish" lab, which will help us to understand density and volume.
(2) There were 4 questions with this lab that should have been answered on a separate sheet of paper and placed in the "classwork" section of your binder. We'll have a few minutes to complete these questions tomorrow, if needed.
Homework
No assignment
Sabatino - on Thursday 9/18/08
What We Did
Today we typed our personal narratives in the computer lab and read for 20 minutes. We will be in the lab both periods on Friday to finish typing.
Homework
Reading Log Due. TOMORROW
Zentgraf - on Thursday 9/18/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #15
Checked Homework for Completion Grade
Chapter 1 Retake Quiz
Reteach WS 1-7,1-8 (for students NOT doing the retake quiz)
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Brown - on Wednesday 9/17/08
What We Did
(1) Today we turned in pages 8,9,10 & 14. We also turned in the papers in our folder titled "Week 1" and "Inferences/Observations."
(2) Students worked on the group work activity (Nick & Fetcher), which should be placed in the classwork section of their binder.
(3) Graded quizzes were passed back. We will have quiz retakes on Monday for those that would like to retake the quiz.
Homework
Quiz retake is on Monday for those that would like to retake the quiz.
Sabatino - on Wednesday 9/17/08
What We Did
Homework
Make sure your personal narrative ROUGH DRAFT is finished for tomorrow-- we will be in the computer lab to type our final draft.
Reading logs are due. Friday
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 9/17/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up #14
Check & Discuss Homework
Read & Discuss Lesson 1-8
Multiplying * Dividing Decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000
Assignment
Homework
Pages 41-42 #1-24
Study for Re-Take Quiz (if needed)
Baffer - on Tuesday 9/16/08
What We Did
Please see announcement...
Homework
Brown - on Tuesday 9/16/08
What We Did
(1) I collected study cards today.
(2) Students had the first 10-15 minutes in class to review for the quiz and/or complete their study cards. Normally, we don't have this time to review before a quiz on quiz day.
(3) Students to the Physical Science Quiz.
(4) We took the following assignments out of our binder and placed them in our manila folder:
* Page 8
* Page 9
* Page 10
* Page 14
* 7 Questions from the board, titled "Week 1"
* Inferences/Observations paper, titled "Inferences/Observations"
Homework
I will be collecting and grading the above assignments on Wednesday (9/17). Make sure that they are completed.
Sabatino - on Tuesday 9/16/08
What We Did
1.) Read SSR book for 20 min.
2.) Reviewed nouns and practiced
3.) Worked on personal narrative
Homework
Your rough draft of your personal narrative is due. TOMORROW- we will be peer editing in class.
Reading logs are due. Friday!
Please remember to give your parents and guardians the LA update letter.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 9/16/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #13
Read Pages 35-36 Lesson 1-7
Multiplying Decimals
Discuss Various Multiplication Symbols
Hand Back Quiz
Work on Assignments
Homework
Pages 37-38 #2-34 EVENS ONLY!
Correct Quiz by Wednesday
Brown - on Friday 9/12/08
What We Did
(1) Today we went to the computer lab to work on setting up our OOCA 1 page (on rockabrain.pbwiki.com). No assignment for pbwiki are due yet.
Homework
*Quiz on Monday covering the topics on the study cards on Monday. Study the study cards in your Ziploc bag in your OTHER section of your binder.
*Study cards will be checked and graded on Monday. Make sure that you complete them.
Sabatino - on Friday 9/12/08
What We Did
Homework
Just a reminder for those of you who did not turn in your reading log today- you can still turn it in on Monday for half credit.
Also, students who earned a 69% or lower on the short story quiz need to show me a parent signature by Monday at the LATEST.
Have a good weekend! Go Tribe!
Zentgraf - on Friday 9/12/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #12
Grade Warm Up Problems & Discuss
Check Homework Page 34 #1-5 Multiplying Decimals using Models
Homework
No Assignment
7th Period: Page 32-33 #1-10
Brown - on Thursday 9/11/08
What We Did
(1) Today we went to the computer lab to learn how to login to
rockabrain.pbwiki.com.
(2) Students worked on setting up their own student page on rockabrain.pbwiki. We will use rockabrain.pbwiki for some assignments during the 1st grading period. Computer lab time will be given in order to complete assignments in which a computer is needed.
Homework
Quiz on Monday covering the topics/questions on the study cards we worked on in class yesterday. These study cards should be in the Ziploc bag in your binder.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 9/11/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #11
Checked Homework for Completion Grade
Discussed Homework Together
Read Page 34 Together: Multiplying Decimals Using Models
Worked on Assignment
Homework
Page 34 #1-5
Use the graph paper you received in class to show your models.
Brown - on Wednesday 9/10/08
What We Did
(1) Today study card sheets were passed out. Students also received a Ziploc bag that should be poked through the binder holes in the "other" section. Study cards go in this bag so that they won't be lost.
(2) Students had time to fill in the answers on the back of the study cards. Second period science had less time to work in class because we had a presentation by the guidance counselors today during second period.
Homework
Our first quiz is on Monday (9/15). Students have study cards for all of the questions/topics that will be on the quiz.
Completed study cards must be turned in on Monday (9/15) for a grade.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 9/10/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems #10
Grade Warm Up Problems Together
Read Lesson 1-5 Add/Subt Decimals
Discuss Examples on Board
Complete Quiz from Yesterday on Decimals
Homework
Pages 27-28 #2-36 Even Problems Only
Brown - on Tuesday 9/9/08
What We Did
(1) Today we viewed and discussed a PowerPoint Presentation together as a class.
(2) Topics in the PowerPoint were physical science, mass, volume and matter.
(3) At the end of the presentation, students took a practice quick, which will not count toward the final grade this grading period.
(4) We'll have time tomorrow in class to finish the classwork from Monday. We didn't have time today.
Homework
No assignment
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 9/9/08
What We Did
No Daily Warm Up Problems Today
Check Homework Together & Discuss
Chapter 1, Quiz #1: Decimals
Homework
No Assignment Tonight!
Baffer - on Monday 9/8/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 1-2.
2-Started Chapter 1-3.
Homework
1-No Homework.
Brown - on Monday 9/8/08
What We Did
Today, students worked individually to complete the following...
(1) Lab Questions (p.8)
(2) P.9 Notes
(3) P.14
(4) P.10 Reading and Question
(5) If needed, completed the 7 questions from the projector (started last week)
We will have time in class tomorrow to finish the above assignments.
Homework
No Assignment
Zentgraf - on Monday 9/8/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems
Grade Warm Up Problems
Discuss Quiz Tomorrow
Practice WS 1-3 & 1-4
Individual Help as Needed before Quiz
Homework
Pracetice WS 1-3 & 1-4
Study for Quiz
Baffer - on Friday 9/5/08
What We Did
1-Returned Chapter 1 Lesson 1.
2-Started Chapter 1 Lesson 2.
Homework
1-Chapter 1 Lesson 2.
Brown - on Friday 9/5/08
What We Did
(1) You should have turned in your RockaBrain form by today. If you haven't, you still need to get it in.
(2) Next, we went outside to do our "Water Race" activity and the "Exploding Pop Bottle" activity. These activities help introduce us to our Physical Science Unit.
(3) A paper was handed out (page 8) and put in your "classwork" section of your binder. This paper contains questions about our activities today. We did not have time to finish these in class but will finish these on Monday.
Homework
No Assignment
Zentgraf - on Friday 9/5/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems
Collected Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Collected Page 24 Using Models Activity
Completed Early Year Diagnostic Test
Homework
No Assignment
Baffer - on Thursday 9/4/08
What We Did
1-Checked Chapter 1 Section 1.
Homework
1-Started Chapter 1 Section 2.
Brown - on Thursday 9/4/08
What We Did
(1) Students had the opportunity to turn in signed RockaBrain forms. The signed form is due tomorrow.
(2) We discussed and began today's lab, which we titled "Week 2 Labs." In the lab, we made observations, hypotheses and conclusions about 2 experiments.
(3) When finished, students had time to complete yesterday's 7 questions from the projector, which we titled "Week 1."
Homework
Get your RockaBrain form signed and returned by tomorrow (Friday).
Zentgraf - on Thursday 9/4/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems
Checked Homework for Completion
Graded & Collected Daily Warm Up
Discuss Homework Pages 21-22 Together
Read Page 24 Using Models to Add & Subtract Decimals
Homework
Page 24 #2-4, 6-8 Using Grid Paper
Chapter 1 Vocabulary is Due Tomorrow!
Baffer - on Wednesday 9/3/08
What We Did
1-Finish Chapter 1 Section 1.
Homework
1-Chapter 1 Section 1.
Brown - on Wednesday 9/3/08
What We Did
(1) Students that had their RockaBrain forms signed had the opportunity to turn them in.
(2) We discussed today's "individual work" activity that we titled "Week 1." This activity consisted of 7 questions displayed on the projector. If you did not finish in class, we will have time tomorrow to finish.
Homework
Get the RockaBrain form signed and returned by this Friday.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 9/3/08
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems
Graded Warm Up Problems
Read Lesson 1-4 Estimating Decimals
Worked on Assignment in Class
Homework
Pages 21-22 #1-19,26-33
Chapter 1 Vocabulary: Due Friday
be sure to define each word and give an example on the line provided. Words may be found in either the glossary or on the indicated page numbers from the chapter.
Baffer - on Tuesday 9/2/08
What We Did
1-Chapter1-1
2-Read Pages 4-9.
Homework
Read Pages 4-9.
Brown - on Tuesday 9/2/08
What We Did
(1) We organized our 3-ring binders with the 5 tab dividers. The tabs should be labeled in this order... 1. Classwork, 2. OOCA, 3. Graded, 4. Other, 5. Paper.
(2) Next, we discussed RockaBrain.com and passed out the RockaBrain form that needs to be signed.
(3) If time permitted, we continued working on making 3 observations and 1 inference about objects I handed out.
Homework
Bring back your signed RockaBrain.com Form by Friday.
Baffer - on Monday 9/1/08
What We Did
No School Today!
Homework
Brown - on Monday 9/1/08
What We Did
No School Today!
Homework
No Homework
Hart - on Monday 9/1/08
What We Did
No School Today!
Homework
Sabatino - on Monday 9/1/08
What We Did
No School Today!
Homework
Zentgraf - on Monday 9/1/08
What We Did
No School Today!
Homework
