Baffer - on Tuesday 3/9/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 21 LESSON 2.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 21 LESSON 2.
Brown - on Tuesday 3/9/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Prepare for Quiz 4 (3/17)
(1) We checked and turned in pages 5-11 from the packet.
(2) Highlighted topics that will be on quiz 4 from pages 52-54
(3) Started
quiz 4 study cards
Homework
Study cards for quiz 4 are due tomorrow (3/10)
Quiz 3 retake is tomorrow -
Quiz 3 RETAKE Study Guide
Quiz 4 is on Wednesday (3/17)
Baffer - on Monday 3/8/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 21 LESSON 1.
2-CHAPTER 21 LESSON 2 START/
3-READ PAGES 546-550.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 21 LESSON 2.
Brown - on Monday 3/8/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to explain where DNA is located.
(1) We discussed and began the DNA Extraction Lab (p.44)
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Monday 3/8/10
What We Did
Grade & Collect Chapter 8 Investigation Activity Homework from Friday
Watch video on lesson 8-1 Parallel, Intersecting, and Skew Lines
Begin Assignment in class
Homework
Pages 375-376 #1-31
Baffer - on Friday 3/5/10
What We Did
1-FINISH CHAPTER 21-1- PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF INDIAN SUBCONTINENT.
Homework
-CHAPTER 21-1 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Zentgraf - on Friday 3/5/10
What We Did
Complete Chapter 7 Unit Test
Work on Chapter 8 Investigation Activity
Homework
Chapter 8 Investigation Activity
Baffer - on Thursday 3/4/10
What We Did
1-STARTED CHAPTER 21-1 INDIA.
2-READ PAGES 542-545.
3-READING CHECKS AND SECTION ASSESSMENTS COMPLETE.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Thursday 3/4/10
What We Did
Today's Goal:
Be able to explain how organisms interact with each other in the environment.
Be able to explain the difference between species traits and individual traits.
(1) We finished the "Crime Scene Fingerprint Lab" (pp.50-51)
(2) We worked on the Chapter 18 Ecology Worksheet (handed out today)
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Thursday 3/4/10
What We Did
Chapter 7 Unit Assessment
If not finished, you will complete this on Friday.
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Baffer - on Wednesday 3/3/10
What We Did
1-JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC DISCUSSIONS ON VARIOUS ARTICLES.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Wednesday 3/3/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to explain how organisms interact with each other in the environment.
(1) Filled in fingerprints on page 50.
(2) Finished reading the articles on pages 54 and 56 and answering the questions at the end of each article.
(3) Watched the BrainPops: Twins, Plant Growth and Photosynthesis.
Homework
None
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 3/3/10
What We Did
Collected Math-A-Thon permission forms and field trip papers/payments
Checked and discussed review packet for chapter 7
Homework
Study for chapter 7 unit test tomorrow
Baffer - on Tuesday 3/2/10
What We Did
1-JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC. READ ARTICLE ON
AFGHANSTAN AND IS CORN MAKING US FAT AND
COMPLETE WORKSHEET QUESTIONS.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 3/2/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to explain how organisms interact with each other in the environment
(1) 2nd, 3rd and 4th period finished watching "Organisms In Their Environment."
(2) Created a 10 question, fill-in-the-blank worksheet from the information in the reading on pages 52-54.
(3) Read pages 54-55 and answered questions on page 55
(4) Read page 56 and answered questions on page 56.
Homework
No homework
You will have in-class time to complete today's classwork.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 3/2/10
What We Did
Attendance and collect forms for Math-A-Thon and Niagara Falls Payments
Continue to work on Chapter 7 Review Packet from yesterday
Complete and hand in Chapter 7 Reflection Journal
Begin to explore lesson 8-1 and 8-2
Homework
Complete Chapter 7 Review Packet
Baffer - on Monday 3/1/10
What We Did
1-CHAPTER 23 TEST.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Monday 3/1/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: be able to explain how organisms interact with each other (intro to ecology)
(1) Quiz 3 was passed back
(2) Discussed
answers to "Tour of the Basics Webquest" (as a class)
(3) Watched "Organisms In Their Environment" (15 minutes) p.57
Homework
None
Sabatino - on Monday 3/1/10
What We Did
OAT review from our snow day
Tomorrow: Advertisements and Persuasive Writing
Homework
Persuasive Project (70 pts)
Introduction on Tuesday, March 2nd
Rough Draft Due. Friday, March 5th
Final Draft Due. Tuesday March 9th
Presenations Wednesday and Thursday to follow
**This will be one of the last grades for the third quarter
Baffer - on Thursday 2/25/10
What We Did
-REVIEWED FOR CHAPTER 23 TEST.
Homework
1-REVIEW FOR CHAPTER 23 TEST IF NEEDED.
Brown - on Thursday 2/25/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Quiz
(1) We took Life Science Quiz 3
(2) We went to the computer lab to complete the "Tour of the Basics Webquest."
(3) Began OOCA 4
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Thursday 2/25/10
What We Did
Worked on our preposition houses...
15 prepositional phrases- 8 on front and 7 on back, colored and neat!
Homework
Finish your house if you didn't in class.
Brown - on Wednesday 2/24/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review for Quiz 3
(1) We watched the BrainPops "DNA" and "Dolly the Sheep."
(2) Students worked on completing 3 things: study cards for quiz 3, writing two facts for each page for the articles on pages 38-43, and reading and circling 5 important facts from page 46.
(3) Students observed their marigolds today. Be sure to check out our
Marigold Photo Diary.
Homework
Quiz 3 is tomorrow.
Study your quiz 3 study cards (pp.77,79).
QUIZ 3 STUDY GUIDE
Baffer - on Tuesday 2/23/10
What We Did
1-CHAPTER REVIEW WORKSHEETS COMPLETE
FOR TEST PREPARATION. CHAPTER 23 TEST IS
FRIDAY.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 2/23/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe possible uses of DNA.
Explain that there are possible moral and ethical decisions involved with new scientific discoveries.
(1) We read through and discussed the ethical dilemmas on pagse 32-33.
(2) Students read the articles "What Makes a Dog?" (pp.34-38) and "Animal Clones" (pp.38-43), writing two facts from each page in the bottom margin.
(3) Students were called up to observe their marigolds and recorded these observations on
page 49 in the packet.
Homework
Quiz 3 is on Thursday.
Study your quiz 3 study cards (pp.77,79).
QUIZ 3 STUDY GUIDE
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 2/23/10
What We Did
Page 362 #17-20 as Warm Up
Check WS 7-4 & WS 7-5 Together
Watch video on Misleading Graphs
Discuss lesson 7-8 pages 358-359
Homework
Page 360-361 #1-11
Baffer - on Monday 2/22/10
What We Did
1- CHECKED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 4.
2-DISCUSSED JUNIOR SCHLASTIC WORKSHEETS.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Monday 2/22/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe basic functions of DNA and location.
(1) We discussed today's "Tour of the Basics Webquest" and answered numbers 1 and 2 as a class.
(2) Went to the computer lab to work on "Tour of the Basics Webquest." We will have more time in class on Thursday to complete this if you have not completed it.
Homework
Quiz 3 is on Friday. Be sure to study your quiz 3 study cards.
Baffer - on Friday 2/19/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 4.
2-THE TWO KOREAS WORKSHEETS COMPLETE.
3-THE KOREAN WAR WORKSHEET COMPLETE.
Homework
1- NUMBERS 2-3 HOME IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Friday 2/19/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Quiz Review
(1) As a class, we read through pages 28-32.
(2) We began the study cards for quiz 3 (pp.77-79).
(3) Students planted their plants (marigold) and began making observations on page 49.
Homework
No Homework
Baffer - on Thursday 2/18/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 4.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Thursday 2/18/10
What We Did
(1) We went to the computer lab to work on OOCA 3 and to redo/fix previous OOCA articles.
Homework
No Homework
(OOCA 3 should have been turned in at end of class)
Baffer - on Wednesday 2/17/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 3.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 4.
3-READ PAGES 608-612.
Homework
1- READ PAGES 608-612.
Brown - on Wednesday 2/17/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe what DNA is, where it's found and what it does.
(1) We took the retake for Quiz 2
(2) Pages 64-67 were checked for completion.
(3) We shared answers to pages 64-67 as a class.
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Wednesday 2/17/10
What We Did
Students visited the computer lab to research their special person in honor of black history month. Students organized their information onto a bookmark that was turned in for credit.
Homework
Finish bookmark project for presentations tomorrow.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 2/17/10
What We Did
Check & Discuss homework page 337-339
together
Review line graph, bar graph, and histogram
Lesson 7-5 Circle Graphs
Create examples on board together
Homework
Page 343-344 #1-9, 11-14
6th Period: Page 343-344 #1-9
Quiz corrections due Friday.
Baffer - on Tuesday 2/16/10
What We Did
1-FINISH CHAPTWER 23 LESSON 3.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 23 LESSON 3 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Tuesday 2/16/10
What We Did
(1) Students worked on pages 64-67 in the science packet.
(2) Quiz 2 corrections (should have been turned into the blue basket)
(3) Students were called up individually to discuss class grades.
Homework
Pages 64-67 are due tomorrow (Wednesday)
Study for the quiz 2 retake
Study Guide
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 2/16/10
What We Did
Read Page 334 together
Lesson 7-4 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
read and discuss together
Watch PHSchool.com video on constructing bar and line graphs
Begin assignment
Homework
Pages 337-339 #1-15
Baffer - on Friday 2/12/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 2.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 3.
Homework
1- CHAPTER 23 LESSON 3 - READ PAGES 602-607.
Brown - on Friday 2/12/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Quiz
(1) We went to the computer lab and took quiz 2.
(2) Students worked on OOCA 2, which should have been completed and turned in today.
Homework
No homework
Baffer - on Thursday 2/11/10
What We Did
1-FINISH CHAPTER 23 LESSON 2.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 23 LESSON 2 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Thursday 2/11/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review for Friday's Quiz
(1) We watched "Genes, Genetics and DNA" video and answered the questions on page 27.
(2) We shared answers to page 27 as a class.
(3) We continued working on pages 60-63.
Homework
Quiz 2 is tomorrow. Be sure to study your quiz 2 study cards.
Quiz 2 Study Guide
Zentgraf - on Thursday 2/11/10
What We Did
Collect Field Trip Payments
Discussed Lesson 7-2 and Homework
pages 328-329
Worked on Chapter 6 Vocabulary and Reflection Journal in class
Homework
Complete Chapter 6 Vocabulary and Reflection Journal
Study for Mean, Median, Mode, Range, and Outlier Quiz tomorrow.
Baffer - on Wednesday 2/10/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 1.
2-INTRODUCED CHAPTER 23 LESSON 2.
3-READ PAGES 597-601.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Wednesday 2/10/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review for Friday's quiz 2.
(1) On a separate sheet of paper, students answered the question: Why did Gregor Mendel study pea plants? (These were turned in today)
(2) We discussed yesterday's pea lab (pp.25-26)
(3) Students worked to complete pages 60-63.
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Friday. Be sure to study your quiz 2 study cards.
Quiz 2 Study Guide (and study card answers)
Sabatino - on Wednesday 2/10/10
What We Did
Review Day
Homework
Study for test on THE CAY.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 2/10/10
What We Did
(1) Daily Warm-Up Lesson 7-1
(2) Checked and discussed homework from page 324
(3) Watched instructional video for Lesson 7-2 (Line Plots and Range)
ALL CLASSES EXCEPT SIXTH PERIOD
(4) Began assignment (p.328-329, #1-8, 10-14, 17, 18.
SIXTH PERIOD ONLY
(4) page 324, #1-16, 20
Homework
(6th period) page 324, #1-16, 20
(all other classes) page 328-329, #1-8, 10-14, 17, 18.
Baffer - on Tuesday 2/9/10
What We Did
1-FINISH CHAPTER 23 LESSON 1.
Homework
NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 2/9/10
What We Did
Today's Goal:
Be able to describe the research that Gregor Mendel did in heredity.
Be able to differentiate between inherited traits and non-inherited traits.
(1) BrainPop: Heredity (Gregor Mendel)
(2) We did the "Peas in a Pod" lab (pp.25-26). This was turned in at the end of class.
(3) We shared answers to p.26 as a class
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Friday. Be sure to study your quiz 2 study cards.
Quiz 2 Study Guide (and study card answers)
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 2/9/10
What We Did
Read article from newspaper and discussed how ratio's, averages, and percents are used.
Read page 322-323 together Lesson 7-1
Began assignment in class
Homework
Page 324 #1-21
6th Period: No Assignment
Baffer - on Monday 2/8/10
What We Did
1-CHAPTER 23-LESSON 1'
2-READ PAGES 592-595;
3READING CHECKS AND ASSESSMENTS COMPLETE
Homework
1-CHAPTER 23- LESSON 1.
Brown - on Monday 2/8/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the process of cell division (mitosis)
(1) Page 59-60 and study cards for quiz 2 were checked for completion.
(2) We shared answers to pages 59 and 60 as a class.
(3) Read through and discussed p.23 "Heredity"
(4)We watched the video "Cell Division" (p.24) and completed page 24.
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Friday. Be sure to study your quiz 2 study cards.
Quiz 2 Study Guide (and study card answers)
Sabatino - on Monday 2/8/10
What We Did
1.Finished CAY- chapters 18 & 19
2.Completed Think Mark (summary and prediction)
3.Completed Vocabulary Boxes
Homework
Final Test on THE CAY is Thursday!
Zentgraf - on Monday 2/8/10
What We Did
Handed back quiz from friday and made corrections to mistakes for 1/2 credit.
Began page 314 Chapter 6 Unit Test as a review for the test on Wednesday.
Read page 322-323 Lesson 7-1
Homework
Define Mean, Median, Mode, & Outlier from lesson 7-1 with examples.
7th Period: No Assignment
Baffer - on Friday 2/5/10
What We Did
1-JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC READINGS AND WORKSHEET QUESTIONS COMPLETE.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Friday 2/5/10
What We Did
Today's Goal:
Be able to describe basic functions of cell organelles.
Be able to define the terms tissue, organ and organ system.
(1) We shared answers to page 21 with the class.
(2) We read through page 22 as a class.
(3) We continued working on (and should have completed) the study cards for quiz 2.
(4) We worked on pages 59 and 60 from the packet. These should have been completed in class.
Homework
Study Cards for Quiz 2 Due Monday
Pages 59 & 60 in packet (2nd and 3rd period, #s 1-9 only)
Baffer - on Thursday 2/4/10
What We Did
1-JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC ARTICLES READ AND COMPLETE WORKSHEET QUESTIONS.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Thursday 2/4/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe basic functions of cell organelles.
(1) We did page 21 while watching "The Living Cell" video.
(2) We began working on
quiz 2 study cards (pp.73-75).
Homework
No homework
(study cards will be finished later)
Zentgraf - on Thursday 2/4/10
What We Did
Collected Niagara Falls Payment #2
Checked and Discussed Homework Page 305-306 together
More Practice with tax and tips
Began assingnment for review and practice on percents and proportions
Homework
Review Activity for lessons 6-6 to 6-8
Study for Quiz Tomorrow
Baffer - on Wednesday 2/3/10
What We Did
1-CHAPTER 5 TEST.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Wednesday 2/3/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the differences between plant and animal cells.
(1) Today we finished yesterday's Plant and Animal Cell Microscope Lab (pp.19-20)
(2) We prepared cheek cell slides and looked at them under the microscope
(3) We completed the Plant/Animal Cell Venn Diagram on the bottom of page 20 (as a class)
(4) Watched the BrainPops "Cell Specialization" and "Stem Cell"
Homework
No Homework
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 2/3/10
What We Did
Attendance & Collect Niagara Falls Payment #2
Check & discuss homework page 301
Lesson 6-8 Estimating with Percents
Sales Tax and Determining Tips
Begin Assignment
Homework
Pages 305-306 #1-8, 13-18, 29-32
Baffer - on Tuesday 2/2/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 5 REVIEW WORKSHEETS
2-STUDIED FOR CHAPTER 5 TEST
Homework
1-STUDY FOR CHAPTER 5 TEST
Brown - on Tuesday 2/2/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the differences between plant and animal cells.
(1) We took Quiz 1 RETAKE
(2) We began the
Plant/Animal Cell Microscope Lab on pages 19-20. We will finish tomorrow.
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Tuesday 2/2/10
What We Did
Ch. 12 & 13 in CAY, Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary Boxes
Homework
Final Test on THE CAY- Thursday, February 11th (54 points)
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 2/2/10
What We Did
Warm Up Problems from lesson 6-6
Check, Discuss, Grade, Collect
Introduced lesson 6-7 Percent of a Number with examples from text
Began assignment in class
Homework
Page 301 #1-26
Show proportions for #1-7
3rd Period: No Homework
6th Period: Page 301 #1-17
Show proportions for #1-7
Baffer - on Monday 2/1/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 4.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 5 REVIEW WORKASHEETS.
Homework
1-FINISH CHAPTER 5 REVIEW WORKSHEETS.
Brown - on Monday 2/1/10
What We Did
Today's Goals:
Be able to describe basic functions of cel organelles.
Be able to describe the differences and similarities between plant and animal cells.
(1) 5-10 minutes skit completion time
(2) Volunteer groups performed their skits for the class
(3) We completed page 18 "Compare/Contrast Plant and Animal Cells"
Homework
Quiz 1 RETAKE is tomorrow.
Quiz 1 RETAKE Study Guide
Baffer - on Friday 1/29/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 4.
Homework
1- CHAPTER 5 LESSON 4 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Friday 1/29/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe basic functions of cell organelles.
(1) Volunteers shared their Cell Organelle/Structure posters for extra credit.
(2) We read through the
Cell City USA Play (p.16)
(3) Groups created their own short skits using characters from page 15 (7th period created vocabulary strips instead)
Homework
No homework
Baffer - on Thursday 1/28/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 3.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 4.
3-READ PAGES 132-137.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Thursday 1/28/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Test
(1) Study cards for quiz 1 were turned in to be graded.
(2) We took Life Science Quiz 1
(3) Students did OOCA 1 today and turned it in before leaving. These may be revised after being graded.
Homework
Cell Organelle/Structure Poster is due tomorrow. Many kids have already finished this and turned it in.
Sabatino - on Thursday 1/28/10
What We Did
Journal Prompt: Summary of chapter 7 & 8
-Chapters 9 & 10 in CAY
-Comprehension Questions
-Vocabulary Boxes
Homework
Final Test is February 11th
Zentgraf - on Thursday 1/28/10
What We Did
Checked and discussed homework pages 290-291 together in class and did problems on board together.
Chapter 6 Quiz #1
Lessons 6-1 to 6-4
Homework
No Assignment
Baffer - on Wednesday 1/27/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 3.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 5 LESSON 3 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Wednesday 1/27/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe basic functions of cell organelles and structures.
(1) We continued working on the Cell Organelle Word Poster (from pages 12-15).
(2) Students either began a second word poster for extra credit or used any remaining time to study their study cards
Homework
Quiz 1 is on Thursday. Be sure to study your study cards.
Quiz 1 Study Card Answers
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 1/27/10
What We Did
Page 287 #40-43 as warm up problems
Check & Discuss homework pages 285-286
Lesson 6-5 Scale Drawings using Proportions
Example on Board
Begin Assignment
Homework
Pages 290-291 #1-18, 21, 22
Show Work by using Proportions
6th Period: Page 290-291 #1-4, 9-18
Baffer - on Tuesday 1/26/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 2.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 3.
3-READ PAGES 127-131.
Homework
1-READ PAGES 127-131.
Brown - on Tuesday 1/26/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe basic functions of cell organelles.
(1) Study cards (pp.69 & 71) were checked for completion. These will be graded on Thursday. If you did not have them completed today, be sure to complete them.
(2) Discussed and shared answers to
page 11.
(3) We discussed and began our Cell Organelle Poster. Students chose one organelle or structure from
pages 12-15 and began creating a word poster for the word.
Homework
Quiz 1 is on Thursday. Be sure to study your study cards.
Quiz 1 Study Card Answers
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 1/26/10
What We Did
Daily Warm Up for Lesson 6-3
Check & Discuss Homework Page 280-281
Watch video for lesson 6-4 Cross Products
Additional Examples on Board
Begin Assignment
Homework
Pages 285-286 #1-28
6th Period: Pages 280-281 #1-31 Odd
Brown - on Monday 1/25/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the function of cells in living things.
(1) Life Science Cells Video Facts (p.11)
(2) Study Cards (pp.69 & 71) - These are due tomorrow. Be sure to complete them if you didn't finish them in class
Homework
Quiz 1 Study Cards (pp.69 & 71)
Quiz 1 is on Thursday this week
Zentgraf - on Monday 1/25/10
What We Did
Announcements & New Seats
Review of Rates & Unit Rates
Lesson 6-3 Understanding Proportions
Examples on Board for discussion
Begin Assignment
Homework
Pages 280-281 #1-31
6th Period: Page 275 #2-18 Evens
Baffer - on Friday 1/22/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 1.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 2.
3-READ PAGES 122-126.
Homework
1- READ PAGES 122-126.
Brown - on Friday 1/22/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe that all living things are made of cells.
(1) We discussed and shared answers to the p.9 Cells Web Activity.
(2) Today we worked on "Cells, Building Blocks Activity" p.10
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Friday 1/22/10
What We Did
Video Lesson Review on Unit Rates
Daily Warm Up Problems 6-2
Check & Discuss Homework Page 275
Homework
No Assignment
Have a Nice Weekend!
Baffer - on Thursday 1/21/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 1.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 5 LESSON 1 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Thursday 1/21/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the process of cell division.
(1) Page 8 was checked for completion.
(2) We discussed and shared answers for page 8 together as a class.
(3) We went to the computer lab to complete the "Cells Web Activity" on page 9.
Homework
Be sure that page 9 is completed.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 1/21/10
What We Did
Check & Discuss Homework Page 271
Show What You Know Problems on board about ratios and unit rates.
Lesson 6-2 Unit Rate & Examples
Begin Assignment
Homework
Page 275 #1-20
Please show ratios and work when solving.
Baffer - on Wednesday 1/20/10
What We Did
1-STARTED CHAPTER 5 LESSON 1.
2-READ PAGES 116-119.
3-READING CHECKS AND SECTION ASSESSMENTS
START.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Wednesday 1/20/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to list and describe the 5 characteristics of living things.
(1) We cleaned out our binders and prepared them for Life Science.
(2) We read through and discussed pages 5-7 "Characteristics of Living Things."
(3) Began working on page 8 "Cell Reading Activity"
Homework
Page 8 (Cell Reading Activity) due tomorrow (p.8 from
new life science packet)
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 1/20/10
What We Did
Lesson 6-1 Ratio's
Complete and Distribute Chapter 5 Test
Make corrections to Chapter 5 Test
Show Work
Work on tonight's assignment
Homework
Page 271 #1-24
Make Corrections to Chapter 5 Test. Show Work and receive 1/2 point back for each correct answer on test score.
Baffer - on Friday 1/15/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED COVER DESIGN.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Friday 1/15/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Test
(1) 10 minutes study time
(2) Took the Physical Science Test
(3) Extra credit handout, "Word Chop"
Homework
No homework.
Zentgraf - on Friday 1/15/10
What We Did
Chapter 5 Unit Test
Homework
No Assignment
Have a nice weekend!
Baffer - on Thursday 1/14/10
What We Did
1-COLLECTED FOLDERS,
2-WORKED ON NEW FOLDER COVER DESIGN.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Thursday 1/14/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review of all previous physical science learning goals.
(1) Page 51 questions were checked for completion and turned in.
(2) We did a crossword review activity for tomorrow's test.
Homework
Crossword review activity is due tomorrow.
Study for the test. All of the questions are from the crossword review activity.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 1/14/10
What We Did
Discuss Chapter 5 Review Page 260-261
Chapter 5 Reflection Journal
Missing Assignment Reports
Take Notes for Test Tomorrow
Homework
Chapter 5 Reflection Journal
Chapter 5 Test Tomorrow
Baffer - on Wednesday 1/13/10
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 2 LESSON 3.
Homework
NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Wednesday 1/13/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review of previous physical science goals.
(1) Today, we reviewed page 51 questions.
(2) We worked on the 8 questions on page 51. Please see the example questions answered (links below).
Homework
Test on Friday
Page 51 - 8 questions. See two examples below:
Drumming Topic Example
People Topic Example
Sabatino - on Wednesday 1/13/10
What We Did
Aims Web, Descriptive Writing, ARMS & CUPS with peer editing, Adjective Review
Homework
STUDY FOR ADJECTIVE QUIZ TOMORROW-- USE YOUR REVIEW PACKET!!
HOW TO SURVIVE PAPER DUE. FRIDAY
(we are working on this in class)
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 1/13/10
What We Did
Chapter 5 Review Pages 260-261
Notes for Chapter 5 Test
Complete Missing Work by Friday
Pass Back Chapter 5 Quiz #2
Homework
No Assignment
Chapter 5 Test Friday
Baffer - on Tuesday 1/12/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 2 LESSON 2.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 2 LESSON 3.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 1/12/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe how to generate electricity.
(1) Review of yesterday's "Building a Spinning Coil Motor Lab."
(2) Generating electricity video (p.50).
(3) Page 51 discussion and example answers.
Homework
Test on Friday. Be sure to study the past 2 sets of study cards for Physical Science. We will also have an in class review on Thursday.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 1/12/10
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems 5-8
Check & Discuss Homework Together
Begin Chapter 5 Review
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
6th Period: Pages 256-257 #1-25, 35-41 Odd Problems Only
Baffer - on Monday 1/11/10
What We Did
1-FINISH CHAPTER 2 LESSON 2.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Monday 1/11/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to build a spinning coil motor.
(1) Today we worked on the "Building a Spinning Coil Motor" lab (pp.47-49).
Homework
Final Test on Friday covering all previous physical science goals (be sure to study your study cards for quiz 1 and quiz 2)
Zentgraf - on Monday 1/11/10
What We Did
Lesson 5-8 Video and Board Examples
Take Chapter 5 Quiz #2
Work on assignment independently.
Homework
Pages 256-257 #1-25, 35-41
6th Period: No Homework Tonight!
Baffer - on Thursday 1/7/10
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 2 LESSON 1.
2- STARTED CHAPTER 2 LESSON 2.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 1/7/10
What We Did
Warm Up Problems from lesson 5-5 Equations with Fractions
Checked and Discussed homework
Watched video on Customary System
Homework
Quiz Tomorrow! Lessons 5-5 & 5-7
6th Period: Page 252 #1-18
Baffer - on Wednesday 1/6/10
What We Did
1- FINISHED CHAPTER 2-LESSON 1. STONE AGE PEOPLE.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Wednesday 1/6/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to make an electromagnet.
(1) We reviewed yesterday's lab (packet p.44 and lab book p.23-24)
(2) We did today's lab "Electromagnets" (packet p.25-26, lab book pp.27-30)
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 1/6/10
What We Did
Warm Up Problems Page 245 #41-46
Check and discuss warm up together on board
Check & discuss homework page 244
Lesson 5-7 The Customary System
Homework
Pages 252-253 #1-18, 21-30
6th Period: Page 244 #10-15
Brown - on Tuesday 1/5/10
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to recognize that electricity produces magnetism.
(1) Today we worked on the electricity lab (lab book pp.23-24 and packet p.44)
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 1/5/10
What We Did
Warm Up - Review & Practice Problems from lesson 5-1 to 5-4.
Lesson 5-5 Solving Equations with Fractions using multiplication and reciprocals.
Begin assignment in class.
Homework
Page 244 #1-17
4th Period: No Homework
6th Period: Page 244 #1-9
Baffer - on Friday 12/18/09
What We Did
1-CHECKED JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC ARTICLES.
2-DISCUSSED CITIZENSHIP TEST QUESTIONS
IMMIGRANTS MUST PASS TO BECOME CITIZENS.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Zentgraf - on Friday 12/18/09
What We Did
Completed and Graded Chapter 5 Quiz #1
Independent Work:
Work on Missing Assignments
Test Corrections
Extra Credit - Due Jan. 4
Homework
No Assignment
Extra Credit: Pages 247-249 #1-30
Due January 4th.
Brown - on Thursday 12/17/09
What We Did
Today we watched the video (part 1) with Mrs. Nainiger's class.
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Thursday 12/17/09
What We Did
Completed Chapter 5 Quiz #1
Independent Work:
Page 240 #61-68
Test Corrections
Missing Assignments
Introduced Multiplying Fractions in Algebraic Equations
Homework
No Homework Tonight
Baffer - on Wednesday 12/16/09
What We Did
1-CHAPTER 4 TEST MAKE-UP.
2-JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC
3-READ ARTICLES ON NORWAY AND VIETNAM.
4- COMPLETE WORKSHEET QUESTIONS.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 12/16/09
What We Did
Check and Discuss Honmework Pages 238-239 Dividing Mixed Numbers
Began Chapter 5 Quiz #1
Lessons 5-1 to 5-4
Homework
No Homework Tonight
Baffer - on Tuesday 12/15/09
What We Did
1-CHAPTER 4 TEST.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 12/15/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define electricity and tell which charges attract and/or repel.
(1) Chemical/Physical Change Poster was checked for completion and turned in. Volunteers first shared their poster with the class.
(2) We did the Static Labs, Swinging Cereal and Bending Water (p.42)
(3) We discussed the labs.
Homework
Quiz 2 RETAKE tomorrow
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 12/15/09
What We Did
Check and Discuss Homework on Board Together from Page 232-233
Introduced Dividing Mixed Numbers Using Reciprocals ( Lesson 5-4 )
Sample Problems Together
Work on Assignment
Study for Quiz Tomorrow
(Lessons 5-1 to 5-4)
Homework
Pages 238-239
#1-18, 34, 35, 40-44, 46
6th Period:
Pages 238-239
#2-18 Evens, 34, 35, 40-44, 46
Study for Quiz Tomorrow (not 6th period)
Baffer - on Monday 12/14/09
What We Did
1- CHECKED CHAPTER REVIEW PACK.
2- STUDIED FOR CHAPTER 4 TEST IN CLASS.
Homework
1- CHAPTER 4 TEST TOMORROW.
Brown - on Monday 12/14/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define the term electricity.
(1) We read through pages 37-40 as a class, highlighting important topics.
(2) BrainPop: Static Electricity
(3) "How Shocking" Flash presentation - Ben Franklin Lightening Rod and Kite Experiment
Homework
Physical/Chemical Change Poster due tomorrow.
Sabatino - on Monday 12/14/09
What We Did
Brown Bag Lunch Poem (using couplets)
Introduction of Poetry Project
1.) Typed Project Due. Thursday
2.) Presentations on Friday
Homework
6/7 block-- finish Brown Bag Poem if not done in class
Zentgraf - on Monday 12/14/09
What We Did
Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers Notes in Class
Examples and Practice Together
Work on Assignments
Homework
Page 232-233 #1-16, 26-43 Show Work
6th Period: Page 232 #1-16
Baffer - on Friday 12/11/09
What We Did
1- CONTINUED ON CHAPTER 4 REVIEW PACK.
2- INTRODUCED ECONOMICS HANDBOOK LESSON.
3- COMPLETE ECONOMICS WORKSHEET QUESTIONS FOR MONDAY.
Homework
1- CHAPTER 4 REVIEW PACK AND ECONOMICS
WORKSHEET FOR MONDAY.
Brown - on Friday 12/11/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to give examples of and identify chemical changes physical changes.
(1) Took the quiz 2
(2) Began working on a Physical/Chemical Change poster.
Homework
Chemical/Physical Change Poster due on Tuesday
Zentgraf - on Friday 12/11/09
What We Did
Check & Discuss Homework Together
Watched Video on Dividing Fractions
Sample Problems Together
Worked on WS 5-1,5-2 in class
Completed Reflection Journal & Corrected Chapter 4 Test
Homework
Complete Missing Assignments
Baffer - on Thursday 12/10/09
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 4.
2-STARTED CHAPTER REVIEW WORKSHEETS.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Thursday 12/10/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define and give examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
(1) We reviewed, as a class, renewable and nonrenewable resources, creating a class "freewrite" on the topics.
(2) We reviewed for quiz 2.
(3) We watched the Energy Video
Homework
Quiz 2 is tomorrow.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 12/10/09
What We Did
Discuss Homework page 226-227
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Graded Chapter 4 Test
Worked on Reflection Journal
Homework
Chapter 4 Reflection Journal
2nd Period: Journal and RT 5-1, 5-2
Brown - on Wednesday 12/9/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define and give examples of nonrenewable and renewable resources.
(1) We discussed and turned in the paper from the cotton ball catapult lab.
(2) We read about and discussed nonrenewable and renewable resources (pp.33-36)
(3) Completed the Pen Pal letter on page 37.
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Friday. Be sure to study your
study cards for quiz 2.
*Make sure you check your study card answers with the answer guide in class to make sure that your study cards are correct.
Sabatino - on Wednesday 12/9/09
What We Did
Limerick and Picture Poetry
Homework
None
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 12/9/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems from Lesson 5-1
Check & Discuss Homework Page 222
Lesson 5-2 Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Discovery Problems on Board
Work on Assignments
Homework
Page 226-227 #2-22 Evens
Reflection Journal from Chapter 4 -
Due Friday, December 11
Baffer - on Tuesday 12/8/09
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 3.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 4.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 12/8/09
What We Did
Today' Goal: Review for Quiz 2
(1) We went over and discussed the pages for binder check 2.
(2) Made study cards for quiz 2
Download Study Cards for Quiz 2
Homework
Quiz 2 on Friday. Be sure to study your study cards!
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 12/8/09
What We Did
Watched video on multiplying fractions from lesson 5-1
Practice Problems on Board together
Completed Chapter 4 Test
Worked on Assignment
Homework
Page 222 #1-28
6th Period: Study for Chapter 4 Test
7th Period:
Pages 222-223 #1-4, 5-19 odd, 20-37
Baffer - on Monday 12/7/09
What We Did
1-COMPLETED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 3
Homework
1-CHAPTER 4 LESSON 3 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Monday 12/7/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to design and build a product given at least one constraint.
(1) Today we did our catapult trials against Mrs. Nainiger's class.
Homework
Binder Check 2 tomorrow: pp. 17,18,19,22,23,26,27,29,30,31
Sabatino - on Monday 12/7/09
What We Did
Reviewed figurative language: simile, personification and alliteration.
Homework
none
Zentgraf - on Monday 12/7/09
What We Did
Attendance
Collected Field Trip Deposits and Birth Certificates
Unit 4 Assessment
Homework
No Homework Tonight
Baffer - on Friday 12/4/09
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 2-POPULATION
2-STARTED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 3-GOVERNMENT
AND ECONOMIES.
Homework
1-READ PAGES 91-95.
Brown - on Friday 12/4/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to design and build a product given at least one constraint.
(1) Today we continued working on building our cotton ball catapults. We will compete against Mrs. Nainiger's class on Monday.
Homework
Binder Check 2 is on Tuesday
Zentgraf - on Friday 12/4/09
What We Did
Checked and discussed homework together, then collected
Reviewed for Chapter 4 Test Monday
Mixed Number Review Game
Homework
Study for Chapter 4 Test on Monday.
Baffer - on Thursday 12/3/09
What We Did
1-FINISH CHAPTER 4 LESSON 2.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 4 LESSON 2.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 12/3/09
What We Did
Watched video lesson as review of solving equations with fractions
Daily Warm Up Lesson 4-6
Check & Discuss Homework
Assignment
Homework
Check Point Quiz #1 & #2
1 Point for each correct answer in class tomorrow.
6th Period: No Homework
Baffer - on Wednesday 12/2/09
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 4-LESSON 1.
2-STARTED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 2.
Homework
1-READ PAGES 86-90 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Sabatino - on Wednesday 12/2/09
What We Did
Poetry & Figurative Language Unit
Today we read more Shel Silverstein poetry, and students created their own acrostic poem.
Homework
Poetry project TBA-- will be due on Thursday, December 17th.
Presentations on Friday, December 18th.
Baffer - on Tuesday 12/1/09
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 4 LESSON 1.
Homework
1-CHAPTER 4 LESSON 1 IF NOT COMPLETED.
Brown - on Tuesday 12/1/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to calculate "work" and "net force."
(1) We took the quiz 1 retake (2)
(2) Students worked on drawing four situations (like on page 32). Two were calculating "work" and two were calculating "net force."
Homework
Binder Check 2 is on Monday
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 12/1/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems Lesson 4-4
Check and Discuss Homework Together on Board
Lesson 4-6 Equations with Fractions
Sample Problems Together
Homework
Page 198 #1-14, 21-23
6th Period: No Homework
Baffer - on Monday 11/30/09
What We Did
1-STARTED CHAPTER 4-1 - CULTURE
2-READ PAGES 80-85.
3-COMPLETE READING CHECK QUESTIONS AND
SECTION ASSESSMENTS.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Monday 11/30/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to calculate how much work is done in given situations
(1) Quiz retakes were passed back and discussed.
(2) Energy and Work notes (p.32)
(3) BrainPops: Forms of Energy (p.33)
Homework
Quiz 1 re-retake opportunity tomorrow. If you need to, you may retake quiz 1 a second time.
Feel free to use the
Physical Science Quiz 1 RETAKE Question Sheet to help study.
Answers for the above quiz:
1)A
2)C
3)B
4)TRUE
5)TRUE
6)NO
7)B
8)B
9)D
10)A
11)B
12)A
13)A
14)C
15)B
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/30/09
What We Did
Daily Attendance and Collection of Field Trip Deposits
Review and Practice of Adding and Subrtacting Fractions with Like Denominators and Estimating Fractions Using Benchmarks of 0, 1/2, and 1
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
Notes on Board and Practice Problems
Complete Quarterly Assessment
Begin Assignment
Homework
Page 187 #1-13
Page 192 #1-12
Enrichment:
Page 188 #14-24
Page 193 #18-31
Brown - on Tuesday 11/24/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify and give examples of physical and chemical changes.
(1) We took the quiz 1 retake
(2) Invisible Ink demonstration (p.30)
(3) Picture Analysis (p.31)
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 11/24/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems from Lesson 4-1
Checked & Discussed Homework Together
Began Quarterly Assessment
Homework
No Assignment
Have A Nice Thanksgiving!
Brown - on Monday 11/23/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Quiz RETAKE review
(1) We completed/revised the Pen Pal 2 letter (pp.28-29).
(2) Corrected quiz answers for the quiz 1 we took on Friday.
(3) On a separate sheet of paper, we wrote step by step directions on how to find the density of a rock.
Homework
Study for quiz 1 retake. Be sure to study your study cards!
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/23/09
What We Did
Collected Niagara Falls Deposits
Lesson 4-1 & 4-2
Estimating using Benchmarks and Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Examples on Board Together
Began assignment in class.
Homework
Page 173 #1-12
Page 177 #1-18
6th Period: Page 173 #1-12 only
7th Period: Page 173 #1-21
Baffer - on Friday 11/20/09
What We Did
1-CHAPTER 9 TEST.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Friday 11/20/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe and give examples of physical and chemical changes.
(1) 10 minutes study time before the quiz 1
(2) Took physical science quiz 1
(3) Worked on pages 28-29, Pen Pal Letter 2
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Friday 11/20/09
What We Did
Reviewed for Maniac Magee Test
Homework
Test is Monday- Study comprehension questions and vocabulary. Know your characters!
Multiple choice, fill in, and one short essay = 70 pts!
Zentgraf - on Friday 11/20/09
What We Did
Collected Field Trip Deposits
Completed Chapter 3 Unit Test
Worked on Missing Assignments in Class
Explored Chapter 4 Concepts
Homework
Complete Missing Work
Bring in Deposit for Niagara Falls
Baffer - on Thursday 11/19/09
What We Did
1- REVIEWED FOR CHAPTER 9 TEST IN CLASS
2- TEST FRIDAY NOV.20.
Homework
1- PREPARE FOR CHAPTER 9 TEST IF NEEDED.
Brown - on Thursday 11/19/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the term density and physical properties of matter.
(1) Today we worked on the "Ooblec" (colloidal suspension) lab on p.26. MESSY!!!
Homework
Quiz 1 is tomorrow. Be sure to study your
study cards
Zentgraf - on Thursday 11/19/09
What We Did
Chapter 3 Unit Assessment
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Brown - on Wednesday 11/18/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review for Friday's Quiz.
(1) Binder Check 1.
(2) Changes in Matter video (p.27). Page 27 should have been completed in class.
Homework
Study for Friday's Quiz 1. Be sure to study your
study cards.
Baffer - on Tuesday 11/17/09
What We Did
1-CHECKED CHAPTER 9-4 IRAN.
2-COMPLETED CHAPTER 9 REVIEW WORKSHEET.
Homework
1- NO HOMEWORK.
Brown - on Tuesday 11/17/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review for Friday's quiz
(1) Worked on a review handout, which should go in the "other section" of your binder. These questions were answered on a separate sheet of paper.
On the handout, we did questions...
pp.9-10: 20, 24A,B,C
p.11: 1,2,4
p.12: 1,2
(2) Students worked on 5 density questions from the board: Find the density of the following:
1) m=50 grams, v=25 cubic centimeters
2) m=100 grams, v=20 milliliters
3) m=15.9 grams, v=3.3 cubic centimeters
4) m=120 grams, v=40 milliliters
5) m=1,982 grams, v=14.68 milliliters
Homework
I'm checking binders tomorrow for the following pages: 7-11,13,60,14,61,55-59,63
Physical Science Quiz 1 is on Friday. Be sure to study your
study cards.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 11/17/09
What We Did
Collected Niagara Falls Deposits
Discussed and Collected Chapter 3 Reflection Journals
Students began Page 164 Chapter 3 Test as practice and review
Homework
No Assignment Tonight.
Chapter 3 Test on Thursday.
Baffer - on Monday 11/16/09
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 9 - LESSON 4 -IRAQ
2-ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS PAGE 236 -BENCHMARK B
3-READ READING CHECKS - ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS- WORKSHEET QUESTIONS
Homework
1- CHAPTER 9 LESSON 4
Brown - on Monday 11/16/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define and identify physical changes and chemical changes.
(1) We took notes on page 23 - Changes In Matter
(2) BrainPop - Physical and Chemical Changes (p.23)
(3) Began and should have completed the study cards for Physical Science Quiz 1
Homework
Binder Check 1 is on Wednesday
Quiz 1 is on Friday. Be sure to study your study cards!
Sabatino - on Monday 11/16/09
What We Did
Students typed their final copies of their Thank You letters.
We also visited the school Book Fair.
Homework
Final test on the novel, MANIAC MAGEE, is Monday!
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/16/09
What We Did
Collected Niagara Falls Deposits
Show What You Know End of Chapter 3 Survey
Worked on Chapter 3 Reflection Journal in class
Handed back graded quiz #2
Homework
Chapter 3 Reflection Journal
6th Period: Page 155 #2-24 Evens
Brown - on Friday 11/13/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define and calculate density.
(1) We were introduced to our pretend Alien Pen Pals (pp.20-22) and worked on the first Pen Pal letter (p.22). This should have been completed in class.
(2) Students completed page 19
(3) Students completed questions from the board, shown below:
BOARD WORK
1. Define volume, mass, matter and density.
2. How do you find the volume of a cube?
3. How d you find the volume of an irregular shaped object (like a rock)?
4. Find the density of the following objects:
object 1 - mass=10g, volume=5 cubic cm
object 2 - mass=25g, volume=5 cubic cm
object 3 - mass=100g, volume=4 cubic m
object 4 - mass=5g, volume=10 cubic cm
object 5 - mass=500g, volume 200 cubic m
Homework
No Assignment
Sabatino - on Friday 11/13/09
What We Did
SSR and Reading Log (10 pts)
Students were introduced to their THANK YOU LETTER assignment, and began drafting.
Homework
Thank You Letter Draft
Book Fair is Monday-- Bring Money
Zentgraf - on Friday 11/13/09
What We Did
Discussed Homework
Distributed and Discussed 6th Grade Field Trip to Niagara Falls.
Homework
Take home information letter to parents about Niagara Falls Field Trip.
Baffer - on Thursday 11/12/09
What We Did
1-FINISHED CHAPTER 9-3-IRAQ.
Homework
1- CHAPTER 9-3 IRAQ.
Brown - on Thursday 11/12/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe density.
(1) I checked page 62 for completion.
(2) Next, we completed page 18: The Jumping Jellyfish questions.
(3) Groups created their own Jumping Jellyfish bottles.
Homework
No Homework
Zentgraf - on Thursday 11/12/09
What We Did
Discussed how to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
Practice problems on board together.
Distributed grade and missing assignment reports
Worked on homework and missing assignments during class.
Homework
Page 155 #2-24 Evens, 25-27, 29-36
6th Period: Page 150 #1-15 odd, 17-22
Brown - on Wednesday 11/11/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define density and figure out density mathematically.
(1) We answered the questions about the water balloon demonstration on page 17.
(2) We discussed "Figuring Out Density Mathematically"
(3) We watched the BrainPop on page 18.
Homework
Page 62, #1-5 in Physical Science Packet
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 11/11/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up from Lesson 3-7
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Checked and Discussed Homework Together
Began to Discuss Writing Fractions as Decimals and Writing Decimals as Fractions.
Homework
No Assignment Tonight!
Complete All Missing Assignments!
Brown - on Tuesday 11/10/09
What We Did
Substitute Today...
(1) Complete page 63 in the Physical Science Packet.
(2) Practiced using balances to find the mass of at least 5 objects.
Homework
No Homework
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 11/10/09
What We Did
Lesson 3-7 Comparing and Ordering Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Completed Chapter 3 Quiz #2
Turned in Chapter 3 Vocabualry Assignment
Began Homework Assignment
Homework
Page 150 #1-15 Odd, 17-22 All
Show All Work
6th Period: No Assignment
7th Enrichment:
Page 150 #1-15 Odd, #17-22, 29-31, 37-42
Brown - on Monday 11/9/09
What We Did
Substitute Today...
(1) Completed page 59 after reading the article on pages 55-58 in the Physical Science Packet
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Monday 11/9/09
What We Did
Library Day
Students worked on a Maniac Magee/Bullying skit with their Literature Circle.
Homework
Maniac Magee Test is 11/23/09
Zentgraf - on Monday 11/9/09
What We Did
Chapter 3 - Quiz #2
Equivalent Fractions, Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, LCM.
Complete Chapter 3 Vocabulary Activity.
Work on Page 146 #41-52
Homework
Complete Chapter 3 Vocabulary Activity
Page 146 #41-52
Brown - on Friday 11/6/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to measure mass with a balance.
(1) We read through and discussed pages 15-16 as a class.
(2) We watched the BrainPop: Measuring Matter.
(3) If there was time, groups measured the masses of objects they chose in the class using a balance.
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Friday 11/6/09
What We Did
Checked and discussed homework together to determine the LCM by listing multiples or using prime factorizations.
Reviewed for Quiz on Monday.
Lessons 3-4, 3-5, 3-6
Distributed Chapter 3 Vocabulary assignment due next Tuesday.
Homework
Study for Quiz Monday:
Lesson 3-4 Equivalent Fractions
Lesson 3-5 Mixed Numbers and Improper
Fractions
Lesson 3-6 Finding LCM by making a
list and using prime
factorizations.
Brown - on Thursday 11/5/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to find the volume of regular shaped solids and irregular shaped solids.
(1) Page 60 was checked for completion.
(2) We read and discussed page 14 together (and answered the 2 questions)
(3) Students worked on page 61 and should have completed this in class.
Homework
No homework.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 11/5/09
What We Did
Discussed Lesson 3-5 Investigation Activity Notes Together
Lesson 3-6 Least Common Multiple
Finding LCM (using a list and prime factorizations)
Began Assignment
Homework
Page 145 #2-26 Even
6th Period: No Homework
Enrichment Class: Page 145 #18-29 All
Brown - on Wednesday 11/4/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to explain the difference between mass and weight AND Be able to measure length using the metric system.
(1) We read through page 10 as a class and answered the question on the end.
(2) Students read pages 11-13 and answered the questions on pages 11 and 13.
Homework
Complete page 60 in your
Physical Science Packet.
There is a metric ruler on the last page of your assignment book.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 11/4/09
What We Did
Discussed RT3-2, RT3-3
Investigating Lesson 3-5 Activity
Watched Instructional Video
Practice Problems Together on Board
Begin Assignment
Homework
Lesson 3-5 Investigation Activity
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 11/3/09
What We Did
Lesson 3-4 Equivalent Fractions
Complete Quiz from Friday
Work on RT3-2 and RT3-3
Homework
Re-Teaching WS 3-2, 3-3
Baffer - on Monday 11/2/09
What We Did
1-JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC - COMPLETE WORKSHEET ON WORLD LEADERS
2-CHECK WORKSHEET.
Homework
1-NO HOMEWORK.
2-START CHAPTER 9 IRAQ ON WEDNESDAY.
Brown - on Monday 11/2/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define Mass, Matter and Volume
(1) We finished the questions on the top of page 9.
(2) PowerPoint Presentation "Introduction to Physical Science" AND answered the questions on the bottom of page 9.
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Monday 11/2/09
What We Did
Students answered comprehension questions from chapters 16-25, and read chapters 26-28 with their Literature Circles.
Homework
No School on Tuesday.
Maniac Magee Test is 11/23/09
Brown - on Friday 10/30/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define Physical Science and give examples of things that might be studied in Physical Science
(1) Today we completed the "Crazy Demonstrations" on page 8 (Water Race & Exploding Pop Bottle). The questions on page 8 should have been answered in class.
Homework
No homework
Brown - on Thursday 10/29/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define Physical Science and give examples of what might be studied in Physical Science.
(1) We cleaned out our binders and prepared them for the Physical Science unit.
(2) We began discussing Physical Science and watched the "Dancing Penny" demonstration.
*Page 7 in the packet should have been completed.
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Thursday 10/29/09
What We Did
Supplies and Textbook Check
Responsibility Points
Checked and Discussed Homework Together
Reviewed for Quiz Tomorrow Using Page 131 Check Point Quiz #1
Homework
Study for Chapter 3 Quiz #1
Divisibility Rules, Factors and Prime Factorization, Factor Trees, GCF
Brown - on Wednesday 10/28/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define and give examples of inferences and observations.
(1) We discussed Inferences & Observations
(2) We watched "Freaked Out" listing at least 3 inferences and the observations that led to the inferences in the video.
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/28/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up Problems
Check & Collect Warm Up Problems
Check and Discuss Homework Together
More Practice with GCF and Factor Trees
Began Assignment
Homework
Page 130-131 # 20-25, 32, 35-38
Enrichment Class: No Assignment
Brown - on Tuesday 10/27/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Test
(1) Today we took the Earth Science Test.
(2) If time permitted, students had the opportunity to share their Rock Cycle Stories.
Homework
No Homework
Sabatino - on Tuesday 10/27/09
What We Did
1.) Journal Prompt
2.) Homophones
3.) Chapters 18-21 in Maniac
4.) Vocabulary- contortions and daintily
Homework
"There, They're, Their" worksheet (if not finished in class)
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 10/27/09
What We Did
Reviewed Factors and Prime Factorization
Discussed Homework Solutions
Lesson 3-3 Greatest Common Factor Using a List and Prime Factorizations
Worked on Assignemt
Homework
Page 129-130 #1-6, 13-19
Enrichment: Page 130 #20-33
All Classes: Extra Credit and ALL Missing Work Due TOMORROW!
Brown - on Monday 10/26/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review previous Earth Science Goals to prepare for test.
(1) Today Quiz 3 retakes were passed back.
(2) We reviewed the Earth Science Practice Packet as a class.
(3) If time permitted, we watched the Rocks & Minerals video review.
Homework
Earth Science Test tomorrow. Be sure to study all of your previous study cards or the highlighted topics from your packet. It's also a good idea to run through past quizzes for a review.
All missing/make-up work is due by tomorrow.
Zentgraf - on Monday 10/26/09
What We Did
Review of Factors and Prime Factorization Together
Complete Unit 2 Test if Needed
Work on Assignment
Homework
Page 125 # 1-36
Brown - on Friday 10/23/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review all previous Earth Science goals to prepare for the Earth Science Test (which is Tuesday)
(1) Students had time to complete the "Make Test" activity that we will be trading with Mrs. Nainiger's class.
(2) We played Game Show Presenter - Earth Science Review as a class.
Homework
Earth Science Test is Tuesday
All missing/make-up work is due by Tuesday
Sabatino - on Friday 10/23/09
What We Did
Students completed Reading Log #7
We read MANIAC MAGEE Chapters 13-15 and answered comprehension questions for chapters 9-15.
Final test was changed to November 23rd instead of the 24th.
Homework
Zentgraf - on Friday 10/23/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up from Lesson 3-1
Divisibility Rules
Checked and Discussed Homework Together in Class
Notes on Lesson 3-2
Factors and Prime Factorization
Practice Problems/Examples Together
Homework
No Homework
Have a Nice Weekend !
Brown - on Thursday 10/22/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review all previous goals to prepare for Tuesday's Earth Science Test
(1) Today each student began creating a 10 question multiple choice quiz with questions chosen from any of the important topics in their packet from this grading period.
We will be trading these quizzes with Mrs. Nainiger's class, and they will be trying them out for fun.
Homework
Final Earth Science Test on Tuesday (be sure to study all of your study cards)
All missing/make-up work is due by Tuesday.
Zentgraf - on Thursday 10/22/09
What We Did
Chapter 3 Concept Survey
Show What You Know
Lesson 3-1 Divisibility Rules
Exploration and Examples on Board
Notes on Divisibility Rules
Completed Chapter 2 Test if Needed
Homework
Page 121 #1-33 All
Brown - on Wednesday 10/21/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Quiz & Catchup
(1) Rock Cycle Stories were turned in.
(2) Students did the Quiz 3 RETAKE
(3) Completed the Practice Earth Science Test
Homework
Earth Science Final Test is on Tuesday of next week.
All missing work and "I-Know" folder work is due by Tuesday.
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/21/09
What We Did
Collected Compare & Contrast Activity
Chapter 2 Test: Patterns & Variables
Homework
No Assignment Tonight
Brown - on Tuesday 10/20/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the rock cycle.
(1) Page 47 and Dail-E-Do papers were collected.
(2) Students had time to complete the Rock Cycle Story.
(3) If completed, students completed/revised I-Know Folder assignments that needed to be completed/revised.
Homework
Quiz 3 RETAKE is tomorrow.
Rock Cycle Story is due tomorrow (p.39)
Sabatino - on Tuesday 10/20/09
What We Did
Yesterday we started reading MANIAC MAGEE. Today we continued through chapter 6 and updated our vocabulary. We will read the novel until Thanksgiving Break. Final Test will be Tuesday, November 24th.
Homework
Brown - on Monday 10/19/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the rock cycle.
(1) Continued working on the Rock Cycle Story (p.39).
- complete
rock cycle outline.
- complete rough draft
- complete final copy
Homework
I'm collecting page 47 AND Dail-E-Dos tomorrow (these should already be done).
Quiz 3 RETAKE is on Wednesday
Rock Cycle Story is due Wednesday (You'll have time tomorrow in class to continue working on the story)
Zentgraf - on Monday 10/19/09
What We Did
Practice of Distributive Property with sample problems.
Identifying Properties of Multiplication.
Complete Chapter 2 Quiz #2 from Thursday last week.
Begin review activity with a partner on pages 112-113.
Homework
Compare and Contrast Activity is due on Wednesday.
Brown - on Thursday 10/15/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the rock cycle.
(1) Quiz 3 was passed back today. this should be in your "Other" section in your binder.
(2) We discussed the "Rock Cycle Story" assignment.
(3) Students began and should have completed the
Rock Cycle Story Outline.
Homework
I'm collecting Dail-E-Do (should be in your binder) AND p.47 from your packet on Tuesday.
Quiz 3 RETAKE is on Wednesday. Be sure to study your quiz 3 study cards!
Zentgraf - on Thursday 10/15/09
What We Did
Review & Practice of The Distributive Property of Multiplication
Examples on Board Together
Chapter 2 Quiz #2
Homework
No Assignment
Complete Missing Assignments for Partial Credit!
Brown - on Wednesday 10/14/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to use and define the important rock terms on page 37.
(1) Word Wall Illustration Posters were turned in (volunteers shared their poster).
(2) We took Earth Science Quiz 3
(3) We watched the "Three Rocks" video clip and answered the questions on page 38 in the packet.
Homework
No homework
Zentgraf - on Wednesday 10/14/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up from Lesson 2-9 Exponents
Checked and Discussed Homework Together
Introduced the Distributive Property and will continue this tomorrow
Homework
No Assignment
Quiz Tomorrow on Lessons 2-4 to 2-8
Brown - on Tuesday 10/13/09
What We Did
Today's Goal:
Be able to describe the rock cycle.
Be able to use and define the important rock terms on page 37.
(1) Study cards were checked for completion.
(2) Rock cycle presentation and discussion.
View the presentation.
(3) Students worked on and should have completed
I-Know 1.1.
(4) When completed, students should have finished their Word Wall Illustration Activity, organized their science binder and began studying for tomorrow's quiz 3.
Homework
Quiz 3 is tomorrow. Be sure to study your study cards (which covers the terms on pages 30, 31, and 37).
Word Wall Illustration Activity is due tomorrow.
Zentgraf - on Tuesday 10/13/09
What We Did
Daily Warm Up from Lesson 2-7
Multiplying & Dividing Equations
Checked Homework for Completion and Discussed Solutions
Lesson 2-8 Exponents
Pages 99-101 / Video Lesson
Work on Assignment in Class
Homework
Pages 101-102 #1-27, 35-43
6th Period: Page 97 2-20 Evens Only
Brown - on Monday 10/12/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to use and define the rock terms from page 37.
(1) We reviewed the "Word Wall Illustration Activity."
(2) Students had time to work on the Word Wall Illustration Activity in class. We will have more time in class to complete this.
Homework
Study Cards for Quiz 3 due tomorrow (Tues).
Quiz 3 is on Wednesday. Be sure to study the terms on pages 30, 31 and 37 (use your study cards)
Sabatino - on Monday 10/12/09
What We Did
Today we visited the library to select or renew an SSR book. We reviewed elements of a short story and vocabulary. Then, students added new vocabulary from "Breaker's Bridge."
Tomorrow: Students will complete a journal entry about their biggest pet peeve. We will read "Breaker's Bridge" as a class and discuss theme.
Homework
Short Story Quiz is Thursday
Study all vocabulary and the elements of a short story.
Zentgraf - on Monday 10/12/09
What We Did
Warm Up Page 94 #36-40
Lesson 2-7: Multiplying and Dividing One Step Equations
Video Lesson from PHSchool.com
Begin Assignment in Class
Re-take Test from Chapter 1 Decimals
Homework
Page 97 #1-20
Please Show Inverse Operations
Brown - on Friday 10/9/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define and use important rock terms from p.37.
(1) Checked Rock Dictionary for completion and turned in.
(2) Rock terms (p.37) class discussion with PowerPoint Presentation.
Homework
Study cards are due Tuesday
Quiz 3 is on Wednesday
Brown - on Thursday 10/8/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to use and define the important rock terms on page 37
(1) Students had time to work and and hopefully complete the Rock Dictionary (using the terms on page 37).
(2) Students began working on the
study cards for quiz 3.
Homework
Rock Dictionary is due tomorrow (use the terms on page 37)
Quiz 3 is on Wednesday of next week
Sabatino - on Thursday 10/8/09
What We Did
We continued the short story unit and reviewed the elements of a short story. The class read "The Dog of Pompeii" and answered questions that focused on setting, characters and theme.
Homework
Study vocabulary and elements for quiz on Thursday, October 15th.
Brown - on Wednesday 10/7/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to use and define important rock terms from page 37.
(1) We did the quiz 2 retake.
(2) Nainiger's class joined us for the Morton Salt Video.
Homework
No homework
Brown - on Tuesday 10/6/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define important rock terms from page 37 in packet.
(1) Students had time to complete the rock cycle poster. Today is the last day we'll work on the poster.
(2) Complete
I-Know 5.4.
(3) We began the "Rock Term Dictionary" that includes the rock terms on page 37.
Homework
Quiz 2 Retake is tomorrow. Be sure to study your study cards and the Quiz 2 that should be in your "Other" section.
Brown - on Monday 10/5/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe how each of the 3 types of rocks are formed (igneous, metamorphic , and sedimentary)
(1) We did a Dail-E-Do
ID: E1B
How are igneous rocks formed?
(2) Students had time to work on their rock cycle posters.
(3) When completed, students began working on the
I-Know 5.4.
Homework
Quiz 2 Retake is on Wednesday. Look over the quiz 2 in your "other" section and study the study cards for quiz 2 (in your "other" section).
Sabatino - on Monday 10/5/09
What We Did
We began our short story unit. Students were introduced to the elements of a short story, and we read "Dragon, Dragon" as a class. Tomorrow, students will work in small groups to complete the roller coaster activity, which demonstrates plot.
Homework
Begin studying short story vocabulary. Quiz will be Thursday, October 15th.
Brown - on Friday 10/2/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe how each of the three types of rocks are formed (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic)
(1) Groups continued to work on creating their Rock Cycle Posters. An example of the rock cycle is on page 32.
Homework
Quiz 2 retake is on Wednesday. Be sure to study your quiz 2 study cards that should be in the "other" section of your binder.
Brown - on Thursday 10/1/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe how each of the three types of rocks are formed (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary)
(1) Volunteers shared their Mineral Special Assignment with the class (p.29).
(2) We discussed the rock cycle (p.32).
(3) Groups were assigned and we began creating rock cycle posters. You can see an example of the rock cycle on page 32.
Homework
No Homework
Brown - on Wednesday 9/30/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe the 3 types of rocks (Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary)
(1) Mineral Special Assignments were turned in (p.29).
(2) We reviewed and turned in pages 15-27.
(3) We began the notes on page 30-32. Seventh period spent time sharing Mineral Special Assignments. Other classes will do this tomorrow.
Homework
No homework.
Brown - on Tuesday 9/29/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their characteristic properties (color, luster, streak, cleavage/fracture, hardness)
(1) Students had a few minutes to review for today's quiz 2.
(2) Took Earth Science Quiz 2
(3) Organized I-Know folder
(4) Checked over pages 15-27 to make sure they are completed. If not, be sure to complete them before class tomorrow.
(5) If time permitted, students had time to work on the Mineral Special Assignment (p.29).
Homework
Mineral Special Assignment (p.29) due tomorrow
Collecting pages 15-27 in packet tomorrow
Sabatino - on Tuesday 9/29/09
What We Did
Journal about our shining moment
Reviewed adverbs and transitions
Peer Edit- ARMS & CUPS
Homework
Brown - on Monday 9/28/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Review for tomorrow's quiz 2
(1) We highlighted and discusses topics in the packet that will be on tomorrow's quiz.
(2) Next, we started reading pages 42-46 and answering the questions on page 47. This will count as OOCA 2.
OOCA 1 can be turned in for extra credit if you have it completed.
Homework
Quiz 2 is tomorrow. Be sure to study your study cards that should be in the "other" section of your binder.
Mineral Special Assignment (p.29) is due on Wednesday.
I'm collecting pages 15-27 from the packet on Wednesday. These are things that should have been completed in class, but if you don't have them completed, be sure that you finish them by Wednesday.
Brown - on Friday 9/25/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their characteristic properties (luster, color, streak, cleavage and fracture, hardness)
(1) Students worked on a Dail-E-Do (see below)
Dail-E-Do
Question ID: E3.B
How do you perform a hardness test?
(2) We discussed the Mineralville Bank Robbery answers (p.27)
(3) Students worked on I-Know 1.3 and the Mineral Special Assignment (p.29)
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Tuesday. Be sure to study your study cards (should be in the "other" section of your packet.
Mineral Special Assignment (p.29) is due Wednesday.
Brown - on Thursday 9/24/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their properties (luster, color, streak, cleavage and fracture, hardness)
(1) We continued working on the Mineral Special Assignment (p.29 in packet).
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Tuesday. Be sure to study your study cards that should be in the "Other" section of your binder.
The Mineral Special Assignment (p.29) is due on Wednesday of next week.
Brown - on Wednesday 9/23/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their characteristic properties.
(1) I checked the study cards for quiz 2 for completion.
(2) We discussed and began the Mineral Special Assignment (p.29).
(3) Students that needed to rotated to complete the p.24 lab.
Homework
Quiz 2 is on Tuesday
Download the study cards for quiz 2
Mineral Special Assignment (p.29) is due Wednesday
Brown - on Tuesday 9/22/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their characteristic properties.
(1) Check page 27 for completion.
(2) Worked on the study cards for quiz 2 (Quiz 2 is on Tuesday of next week)
(3) If completed with study cards, students began working on the I-Know folder assignment 1.3
Homework
Study cards for quiz 2 due tomorrow.
Download the study cards for quiz 2
Sabatino - on Tuesday 9/22/09
What We Did
Introduced the personal narrative and began our outlines.
Homework
Outline Due. Thursday
Verb/Adverb Quiz Monday
Rough Draft Due. Tuesday
Brown - on Monday 9/21/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their characteristic properties (color, luster, streak, cleavage/fracture and hardness)
(1) I checked pages 22-23 for completion.
(2) We worked on the Mineralville Bankrobbery (p.24)
(3) Some groups were able to start the lab on page 24.
Homework
Pages 25-27 in the packet are due tomorrow. Page 2y is the only page that you need to write on. Remember that there are four evidences needed (luster, streak, cleavage and hardness)
Sabatino - on Monday 9/21/09
What We Did
SSR, reviewed verb tenses, introduction to adverbs and writing process
Homework
Verb Worksheet
Brown - on Friday 9/18/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify minerals by their characteristic properties (color, luster, hardness, streak, cleavage & fracture).
(1) We took notes on the properties for identifying minerals (p.20-21.
(2) BrainPop: Mineral Identification (p.21)
(3) We wrote 5 facts from the p.23 Mineral Reading on page 24. Then, answered the questions on the bottom of page 23.
Homework
If not completed in class, be sure to complete pages 20-23. Remember we changed the directions for page 22 to say: "List 5 facts from the reading on page 23."
Brown - on Thursday 9/17/09
What We Did
Today's Goals: Be able to identify minerals by their properties.
(1) In the Earth Science book, we read pages 64-67.
(2) Answered the Review questions on page 67 (4 questions).
(3) Answered questions 7,8,18, and 20 on page 74.
(4) If time permitted, students checked on their sugar crystals.
(5) If time permitted, we watched the "Mineral" video (10 minutes).
Homework
No homework.
Brown - on Wednesday 9/16/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to explain what a crystalline structure is. & Be able to explain the 4 general characteristics of minerals.
(1) We reviewed and shared yesterday's Dail-E-Do.
(2) We discussed and began putting together our paper model minerals.
(3) Completed page 19 in packet.
(4) We did Check-Up: 4 General Characteristics of Minerals
Homework
No Homework
Brown - on Tuesday 9/15/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe what a crystalline structure is.
(1) We did today's Dail-E Do.
Question ID: 8B
What is the scientific method?
(2) We discussed and began our
"Sugar Crystal Growing" lab.
Homework
No Homework
Brown - on Monday 9/14/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to explain why hypotheses are valuable.
(1) We completed our first Dail-E-Do (Question ID: 8A). We answered this question as a class. The question and answer can be found here:
Question & Answer
(2) We checked and turned in pages 8-14 AND the egg lab sheet.
(3) If time permitted, we watched the "Crystals" BrainPop.
Homework
No Homework
Sabatino - on Monday 9/14/09
What We Did
Library Visit
Noun/Pronoun Quiz
Action Verbs
Homework
Open House is Thursday from 6-7:30
Brown - on Friday 9/11/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify and describe what a crystalline structure is.
(1) If needed, we completed the notes on page 15.
(2) We discussed and began the "Model Mineral" lab on page 16.
Homework
I'm collecting pages 8-14 from the packet AND the Egg Lab Sheet on Monday. Page 13 does not need to be completed.
Sabatino - on Friday 9/11/09
What We Did
Homework
Quiz Monday- Study all noun and pronoun worksheets from class
Brown - on Thursday 9/10/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to describe why it's important to keep clear, thorough and accurate records.
(1) We did the Quiz 1 RETAKE.
(2) Next, we discussed keeping clear, thorough and accurate records and completed page 14. If you did not complete the question on page 14, be sure to do so.
(3) We began discussing the 4 general characteristics of minerals (p.15) and filling in the notes on page 15.
Homework
I'm collecting pages 8-14 from your packet AND the Egg Lab Sheet on Monday. Be sure to have pages 8-14 complete.
*Page 13 does not have to be completed because we answered those questions on the egg lab sheet.
Brown - on Wednesday 9/9/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify that hypotheses can be valuable even if they are wrong.
(1) The "I-Know" assignments were turned in.
(2) We discussed and began the Egg Lab.
See the Egg Lab Handout
Homework
No homework.
Brown - on Tuesday 9/8/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define & identify inferences & observations.
(1) Today we continued working on the "I-Know" folder. This is due tomorrow.
(2) If finished early, study for Thursday's quiz 1 retake.
Homework
"I-Know 5.6" assignments due tomorrow. Choose 3 from the
I-Know 5.6 Handout to complete. Remember, we already did the second option on that sheet in class.
Quiz 1 RETAKE is on Thursday. Everyone that did not receive a 100% on the quiz will do the retake. I keep the higher score. Be sure to study your study cards!
Sabatino - on Tuesday 9/8/09
What We Did
Journal Prompt: How would you feel if you didn't know how to read? What can you do to promote literacy in our school?
Finished Noun Collage and started pronouns.
Homework
Noun/Pronoun Quiz on Monday 9/14
Brown - on Friday 9/4/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define, identify and use the terms inference and observation.
(1) The Earth Science Quiz 1 was passed back and discussed.
(2) Next, we setup and began working on the "I-Know" folder. This stays in class and is not homework.
Homework
No homework.
Quiz 1 RETAKE is on Thursday. Anyone that did not score a 100% will take the retake. I will keep the higher score of the two.
Brown - on Thursday 9/3/09
What We Did
(1) We took Earth Science Quiz 1
(2) We went to the computer lab to continue working on OOCA 1 (p.6 in packet).
Homework
No homework
Sabatino - on Thursday 9/3/09
What We Did
Journal Prompt: Has anyone every encouraged you to pursue a talent? How did it make you feel?
Reviewed nouns and created a noun collage using clippings from the newspaper.
Homework
none
Brown - on Wednesday 9/2/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Learn how to do an OOCA
(1) Study cards were checked for completion.
(2) We discussed how to do an OOCA in class and went over a practice example.
(3) We went to the computer lab to begin working on OOCA 1. This is not homework.
Homework
Study for Quiz 1 that's tomorrow.
Brown - on Tuesday 9/1/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to pass Thursday quiz which is about the scientific method, inferences and observations.
(1) Volunteers shared their "Scientific Method Activity." This activity was turned in today.
(2) Next, we highlighted topics in the packet that will be on Thursday's quiz. The packet should be behind the "packet" tab in your binder.
(3) Study cards for quiz 1 were passed out, and we began working on them. These should be placed in your study card bag, except for 4th period (bags were not passed out 4th period).
(4) If completed, students began filling in pages 8-12 in their packet.
Homework
Study Cards for Quiz 1 due tomorrow.
Download The Study Cards
Quiz 1 on Thursday. Make sure you study your cards.
Fill in pages 8-12 in your packet (5th and 7th period do not need to do this.)
Sabatino - on Tuesday 9/1/09
What We Did
Journal Prompt-- If you were to design a day for children, what would it be like?
Word sort in groups-- review of nouns.
Common and proper nouns.
Homework
none
Brown - on Monday 8/31/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify and describe the parts of the scientific method.
(1) Today we discussed the
Scientific Method Activity.
(2) Students had time to begin the activity in class. If not finished, students need to complete this for homework.
Homework
The Scientific Method is due tomorrow.
Download the
Scientific Method Activity sheet.
Sabatino - on Monday 8/31/09
What We Did
We visited the library and selected a book for SSR; reviewed nouns and completed guided practice sheet.
Homework
none
Brown - on Friday 8/28/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to identify and describe the parts of the
Scientific Method.
(1) Class materials were due today. We put together our binders, labeling the 5 tabs. Class period 5 and 6 received their packets today, but we are still waiting on the rest of the packets from the copy center.
(2) We continued the Scientific Method notes (pp.10-13 in packet). Classes that did not have a packet wrote the notes on a sheet of paper that should be in the "Packet" section of their binder.
We had fun doing the book and pencil drop experiment as well as the cup of water and a card experiment. Parents, be sure to ask your children about it.
Homework
No Homework
If you did not have your materials on Friday, be sure to have them on Monday.
- 3-ring binder
- 3-prong folder
- 5 tab dividers
- highlighter
- paper
- pens/pencils
- Box of tissues
Brown - on Thursday 8/27/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define, identify & use the terms
observation and
inference, AND be able to identify the parts of the scientific method.
(1) Volunteers shared their
Observations & Inferences Assignment with the class.
(2) Observation & Inference Assignment was turned in.
(3) We began discussing the scientific method. Here are the
Scientific Method Notes.
Homework
Bring your science materials with you to class tomorrow (Fri 8/28).
- 3-ring binder
- 3-prong folder
- 5 tab dividers
- highlighter
- paper
- pens/pencils
- Box of tissues
Sabatino - on Thursday 8/27/09
What We Did
We discussed survey answers and reviewed how to use a dictionary.
Homework
Signature on expectations is due. tomorrow for 5 points!
Brown - on Wednesday 8/26/09
What We Did
Today's Goal: Be able to define, use and identify
inferences and
observations.
(1) Continued discussion and examples of inferences and observations
(2) Discussed and began
Observation & Inferences Assignment, which is due tomorrow.
Homework
Observations & Inferences Assignment due Tomorrow.
View the instructions for this assignment.
Have your science materials by Friday 8/28 and bring them to class. We will need them in class on Friday.
