La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/23/2016

What We Did Today
We continued practicing the five steps of geographic inquiry, focusing on pollution in the Rapid River.  We then had our classroom meeting.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Rapid River; five steps; classroom meeting.

Math 6

In Class

Inv. 2.2 LCM - Least Common Multiple practice

Homework

Move homework tag to page 34

# 14, 42, 43

Quiz corrections due Mon. signed

 

Kettner - Science - 9/23/2016

What We Did Today

We compared and analyzed the data from the marble activity. We needed a reminder about how to correctly determine the average of numbers and how to look at our results and ask, "Does the answer make sense?" We saw that there was a correlation between height of the marble and our distance as well as the number of marbles and distance. We now need to connect the results with potential and kinetic energy.

Homework

No homework.

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:
Students discovered the meaning behind the formula for average. Students "evened" out blocks to decide the mean. We also discussed different ways to visually represent data and worked with an ordered-value bar graph. Notes are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers.

Focus Question:
"How do you go about finding a number that is a good estimate of typical household size based on the given data? "

Homework:
None.

 

Kettner - Science - 9/22/2016

What We Did Today
We collected data for "Potential vs. Kinetic: What's the Connection?"

Homework
Finish computing the average for each of your trials. Once that is done, analyze the data and find the trends. Were you surprised with the outcome? Why or why not? Is there a correlation between the height of release and distance? What about mass and distance? How does potential energy and kinetic energy relate to this activity? Make sure you have at least 3 complete sentences to address the above.
**Reminder: Parents need to complete and return "Getting to Know your Child".

Stein - Math Plus

What We Did Today:

Students finished Investigation 1 ACE Questions.

Homework:

None.

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/22/2016

What We Did Today
Mr. La Framboise passed our our school pictures (if we got them taken and we ordered them); then we continued practicing the five steps of geographic inquiry, focusing on the Aral Sea.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
AAOAA; five steps of geographic inquiry; Aral Sea.

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/22/2016

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/22/2016

What We Did Today

Students wrote a "flash draft" about their favorite mistake.

They also read AR books and wrote a reflection.

We are meeting individually to assess reading levels and assign AR term goals (10 week point goals).

These goals will be due November 4th.

Homework

IB poster project is due tomorrow, be ready to present your poster (directions and rubric were handed out in class).

Read!

Sign in to AR Home Connect if you have not already.

Discussion Starters

Tell me about some of your favorite mistakes - what do you remember and what did you learn?

 

Math 6

In Class

Inv. 2.2 LCM - Least Common Multiple & shortcut

Homework

Move homework tag to page 34

# 16, 18, 24 & 27a

V 2.1

B.Y.O.D. Fri

Quiz corrections due Mon. signed

 

Kettner - Science - 9/21/2016

What We Did Today

We compiled a list of questions each class had about energy. We then started the activity, "Potential vs. Kinetic: What's the Connection?". We completed number one and discussed the set up for tomorrow.

Homework

No homework unless you did not compete last night's.

**Reminder: Parents need to complete and return "Getting to Know your Child".

 

La Framboise - Design - 09/21/2016

What We Did Today
We recited the peace pledge with the rest of the school in observance of peace day, then we practiced noticing things in our environment (classroom) with which we are not content.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Peace day; what did you notice in your classroom that could be improved?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/21/2016

What We Did Today
We watched a video related to peace day, then continued exploring the five steps of geographic inquiry.  We started practicing the five steps on a geographic mystery related to the Aral Sea.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Peace day; five steps of geographic inquiry; the Aral Sea.

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/21/2016

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/21/2016

What We Did Today

Students brainstormed their favorite mistakes for narrative writing.

They also had time to read AR books.

We are meeting individually to assess reading levels and assign AR term goals (10 week point goals).

These goals will be due November 4th.

Homework

IB poster project is due this Friday -directions and rubric were handed out in class.

Read!

Sign in to AR Home Connect if you have not already.

Discussion Starters

Tell me about some of your favorite mistakes - what do you remember and what did you learn?

 

Math 6

In Class

Inv.  2.1 LCM - Least Common Multiple

Homework

Move homework tag to page 34

# 1, 4, 5, 15, 36-39, 44*

 

Kettner - Science - 9/20/2016

What We Did Today

We continued our discussion from Recognizing Energy.

Homework
Using a dictionary or the internet, look up the definition of energy. Write your response on the back of "Recognizing Energy" paper. think of 5 questions that you have about energy, energy forms or statements that have been made in class. I will be checking for this at the beginning of class.

**Reminder: Parents need to complete and return "Getting to Know your Child".

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/20/2016

What We Did Today
We took a pre-assessment, then started exploring the five steps that geographers use to investigate geographic problems and solutions.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Pre-assessment; five steps of geographic inquiry; ask, acquire, organize, analyze, answer.

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/20/2016

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/20/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students read AR books & wrote a "flash draft" narrative about a special neighborhood spot.

We are meeting individually to assess reading levels and assign AR term goals (10 week point goals).

These goals will be due November 4th.

Homework

IB poster project is due this Friday  -directions and rubric were handed out in class.

Read!

Sign in to AR Home Connect if you have not already!

Discussion Starters

Tell me about the neighborhood spots you brainstormed. Which did you write about? Why do you suppose this spot is meaningful?

Why is it important to not only write expressively, but also reflectively?

 

Math 6

In Class

Inv. 1 quiz

Product puzzle

Homework

none

 

Kettner - Science - 9/19/2016

What We Did Today

We started going over "Recognizing Energy" and the groups shared their working definition of energy. We will me back in a discussion group to finalize our definition of energy.

Homework

Make sure your binder is organized. with the proper dividers - see Thursday's blog for the categories.

**Reminder: Parents need to complete and return "Getting to Know your Child".

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/19/2016

What We Did Today
We read an article about global citizenship; previewed our school year, identifying opportunities to become better global citizens; rated activities for their ability to help us learn about global problems, solutions, and how people work together to address these issues; and watched CNN Student News.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Global citizenship; CNN Student News.

Math 6

In Class

Lesson 1.4 Factor pairs & arrays

Homework

HW starts on pg 17 #21, 22, 23, 33, 46a*

Inv 1 quiz Tues. 9/20