Kettner - Science - 2/16/2017

What We Did Today

We took the "States of Matter" quiz.

Homework

None unless you didn't take the test on "States of Matter". The test will focus on our five labs - Conduction, Evaporation, Condensation, Melting, Freezing. Each of these labs and answers can be found in the Science Files. Review each activity and pull out the main idea for each. Double check your answers with the ones provided in Science Files. In addition to the labs, you can find a ten page reading (Chapter 2) that summarizes the labs and the concepts covered if you have any questions. The test will be a combination of drawings that you need to complete, drawings you would need to describe what is happening or label. There will also be a few multiple choice and fill in the blank question in addition to 5 short answer questions that are each related to the labs. Focus on application and examples of each of the concepts. You may bring a small index card with notes on it to help on the test. It should be hand written and you can use both sides.

Math 6

In Class

Decimal quiz

Homework

no homework

B.Y.O.D. Fri.

 

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 02/16/2017

What We Did Today
We read about a family of refugees that immigrated to the United States, got our homework assignment (immigrant interview), and watched CNN10.

Homework
Ask an immigrant the following questions:
1. Where did you immigrate from?
2. In what year did you immigrate?
3. Why did you immigrate?
4. What have been some challenges of immigrating to the United States?
5. What else would you like to share about your immigration experiences?

Bring your answers back on Wednesday, Feb. 22.  Don't wait until Tuesday night to try to get this done.  Ask your parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc., if they know someone who has immigrated to the US, and see if you can arrange an interview.  It can be a phone interview, email, text, FaceTime, Skype, etc., though ideally, a face-to-face interview would be most beneficial.

Discussion Starters
Refugees; immigrant interview; homework.

Kettner - Science 2/16/2017

What We Did Today

We reviewed past assignments and everyday examples of changing states of matter for tomorrow's quiz.

Homework

PREPARE FOR TOMORROW'S test on "States of Matter". The test will focus on our five labs - Conduction, Evaporation, Condensation, Melting, Freezing. Each of these labs and answers can be found in the Science Files. Review each activity and pull out the main idea for each. Double check your answers with the ones provided in Science Files. In addition to the labs, you can find a ten page reading (Chapter 2) that summarizes the labs and the concepts covered if you have any questions. The test will be a combination of drawings that you need to complete, drawings you would need to describe what is happening or label. There will also be a few multiple choice and fill in the blank question in addition to 5 short answer questions that are each related to the labs. Focus on application and examples of each of the concepts. You may bring a small index card with notes on it to help on the test. It should be hand written and you can use both sides.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 02/15/2017

What We Did Today
We worked in groups to discover why people migrate (push and pull factors).

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Why do people migrate?  Push/pull factors.

Math 6

In Class

3.5 Decimal Division- dividing out the remainder

Decimal review

Homework

WS Decimal word problems both sides

Decimal quiz Thurs

 

Stein - Math 6 Plus - 2.15.17

What We Did Today:

Students completed comparisons for the three sets of data discussed this Investigation. Since each set of data has thirty pieces, the median will be between the fifteenth and sixteenth positions each time. Go to http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers for the graphs and answers for 1.3.

Focus Question:

How do you identify and use the median? How can you compare two distributions of data using the medians?

Homework:

None.

Announcements:

Check Up 1 will be Tuesday, February 28.

Werber/Rossiter 02/15/2017

What We Did This Week

Monday - Friday:

Reading:

Social Issues Book Clubs & Work on Quilt assignments

Writing:

Argument Essay Bootcamp Week - Writing a Hook, Hamburger paragraph, Set them up knock them down paragraph, Conclusions

Friday 1/2 Day Flip day

Homework

Read! 20-30 minutes a night

Discussion Starters

What is the Article of the Week about? Tell me your thoughts.

What Social Issue book are you reading?

What IB Traits are you working on in this unit?

Stein - Math 6 Plus - 2.14.17

What We Did Today

Students completed Problem 1.3. Students discovered that the median is the middle position of any set of data that is in order from least to greatest. Students added data to existing sets of data to see if the position and/or value of the median changed. We worked through A and B in class. Notes and vocabulary are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers

Focus Question

How do you identify and use the median? How can you compare two distributions of data using the medians?

​Homework

No homework.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 02/14/2017

What We Did Today
We practiced a non-fiction reading protocol known as 'survival words,' then read an article called "International Migration: Facing the Challenge."

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Survival words (rating words A, B, C, or D); International Migration.

Math 6

In Class

3.5 Decimal Division- dividing out the remainder

Homework

WS Fishing for bargains both sides

Decimal quiz Thurs

 

Kettner - Science - 2/14/2017

What We Did Today

We worked corrected the first part of the "States of Matter" review and then completed the last portion in class (certain hours checked it before the end of class).

Homework

Prepare for Thursday's test on "States of Matter". The test will focus on our five labs - Conduction, Evaporation, Condensation, Melting, Freezing. Each of these labs and answers can be found in the Science Files. Review each activity and pull out the main idea for each. Double check your answers with the ones provided in Science Files. In addition to the labs, you can find a ten page reading (Chapter 2) that summarizes the labs and the concepts covered if you have any questions. The test will be a combination of drawings that you need to complete, drawings you would need to describe what is happening or label. There will also be a few multiple choice and fill in the blank question in addition to 5 short answer questions that are each related to the labs. Focus on application and examples of each of the concepts.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 02/13/2017

What We Did Today
We analyzed net migration rates for world regions and selected countries.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Net migration; immigrants per 1000 people; emigrants per 1000 people.

Math 6

In Class

3.4 Decimal Division

Homework

WS 3.3 both sides

Wear red or pink for spirit point Tues.

Decimal quiz Thurs.

 

Kettner - Science - 2/13/2017

What We Did Today

We worked on "Activity 2.5: Melting". If you were absent, print out the activity sheet from Science Files and click on the following link to get caught up. http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter2/lesson5

Homework

Please complete #1-12 on the "States of Matter" review.

Werber/Rossiter - 02/13/2017

What We Did This Week

Monday - Friday:

Reading:

Social Issues Book Clubs & Work on Quilt assignments

Writing:

Argument Essay Bootcamp Week - Writing a Hook, Hamburger paragraph, Set them up knock them down paragraph, Conclusions

Friday 1/2 Day Flip day

Homework

Read! 20-30 minutes a night

Discussion Starters

What is the Article of the Week about? Tell me your thoughts.

What Social Issue book are you reading?

What IB Traits are you working on in this unit?

Stein - Math 6 Plus - 2.13.17

What We Did Today:

Students reviewed concepts from 1.1 and 1.2. Students worked on the vocabulary words listed at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers . Click on each word for the audio definition. There is also a link to the online glossary.

Homework:

None.

Re: Howell - ELA/Math -1/23/17

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling: Copy words into planner or onto paper.

 Reading group (D.P.) or Rewards Sentence Refinement #19 or 23

News article with questions. 

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: Spelling: write your words- highlight the vowels

Finish Sentence Refinement #19 or 23 (if assigned & not complete)

Math:no HW

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