Kettner - Science - 12/22/2016

What We Did Today

We finished the lab on "Heat, Temperature and Conduction". If we had time, students were working on the periodic puns puzzle. If you were absent for this lab, you can find a copy in Science Files. If you click on the following link, you can complete the lab at home using the videos and animations they provide.  http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter2/lesson1

Homework

If you missed the quiz on December 21, plan on taking it the day you get back.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/22/2016

What We Did Today
We began talking about natural hazards and disasters.

Homework
Locate a news article that shows humans responding to challenges or opportunities presented by the natural environment.  Summarize the article by describing the event, including evidence of how the natural environment affected humans (as a challenge or opportunity). You can use the links below to help you find articles.

National Geographic: Environment News
CNN world news

The summary is due on Friday, Dec. 23rd for Hours 6, 7, and 8. It is due after break for Hours 3 & 5.

Discussion Starters
What is a natural hazard? What is the relationship between a natural hazard and a disaster?

Kettner - Science - 12-21-2016

What We Did Today

We took the quiz on Phases of matter today. After the quiz, students started working on the "Periodic Table Puns". They are not homework, we will work on them tomorrow in class.

Homework

None unless you are behind.

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/21/16

What We Did Today

ELA: No Spelling this week, Reading groups or Reading Comprehension article regarding Snow Days

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: none

Math:Moby Max Math 20 min. if you did not do this during LRC or at home last night.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/21/2016

What We Did Today

Terrace farming

We finished talking about challenges and opportunities of natural features of the earth.

Homework
Locate a news article that shows humans responding to challenges or opportunities presented by the natural environment.  Summarize the article by describing the event, including evidence of how the natural environment affected humans (as a challenge or opportunity). You can use the links below to help you find articles.

National Geographic: Environment News
CNN world news

The summary is due on Friday, Dec. 23rd for Hours 6, 7, and 8. It is due after break for Hours 3 & 5.

Discussion Starters
What natural features present challenges or opportunities for people in our community?

Math 6

Optional food due Thursday

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/20/2016

What We Did Today
We began talking about the opportunities and challenges presented by physical features of the Earth.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Challenges (obstacles/disadvantages); opportunities (advantages).

Rossiter/Werber = 12/20/2016

What We Did Today

Students had time to read independent books and create/write compliment presents

Homework

Read

Werber Theme Essay due Thursday

Discussion Starters

What are compliment presents? How are they related to character traits and claim/evidence?

Math 6

In Class

1.4 Adding and subtracting fractions

Homework

Recipe project due Wed., Dec. 21

Inv 1. quiz 12/21

extra credit due Thurs. 12/22

 

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/20/16

What We Did Today

ELA: No Spelling this week, Reading groups or Reading Comprehension article regarding Snow Days

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: Finish "Snow Days" article, if not done in class

Math:Moby Max Math 20 min.

Kettner - Science - 12-19-2016

What We Did Today

I did the "Tapping Cap" demonstration and we had a discussion about how it related to Thursday's lab. We then went over the big idea from each of the four labs we covered most recently: Molecules Matter, Molecules in Motion, Moving Molecules in a Solid, and Air, It's really There. We will be having a quiz on Wednesday about these labs. The Chapter one Student reading packet that was assigned on Friday, summarizes the ideas from these labs as well. Make sure each lab is complete and go over these ideas for homework.

 If you have been absent for any of these labs, go back through the blogs. Not only have I provided the lab sheet in Science Files but I have attached links that will take you to animations or videos to help complete it at home.

Homework

Read the Chapter One Student Reading packet. Highlight the main ideas. If you forgot it at school, you can find under "Science Files". Finish corrections and reflection as well. If you never turned in your test reflection: What did  you do to prepare? When did you do it? Did you use notes, worksheets your book, etc? How often did you review the material? Did you work with a partner? What will you do again, what will you change?

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/19/2016

What We Are Doing This Week

Happy Holidays!  This week we are continuing reading, The Hour of the Bees, and looking for motivations and problems to help us better understand the themes within the book.  The students are also doing the same in their own independent reading novels.  The students are also working on creative writing and building a positive classroom community by sharing "Compliment Presents."

Homework

Read and continue adding to your "Motivation/Problem - Lesson (Theme)" T-chart.

WERBER: Theme essays are due by Friday.

Discussion Starters

What is theme?  What is the value in sharing "positive" compliments?

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/19/16

What We Did Today

ELA: No Spelling this week, Reading groups or Reading Comprehension article regarding Snow Days

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: Finish "Snow Days" article, if not done in class

Math:no HW

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La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/19/2016

What We Did Today
We finished discussing regions of the world.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
If someone asked you how to divide the world into regions, what would you say?

Math 6

In Class

1.4 Adding and subtracting fractions

Homework

#28-32

Recipe project due Wed., Dec. 21

Inv 1. quiz 12/21

extra credit due Thurs. 12/22

 

Dixon LRC

Parent signature on Weekly Schedule

 

Kettner - Science - 12-16-2016

What We Did Today

Students got back their quiz. They were given the class period to work on corrections. If they had prepared and showed their notes, Quizlet, flashcards or practice to me on Thursday or Friday before the test, they are allowed to take it home and finish corrections. Students were also asked to write out a reflection for how they prepared for the quiz. What did  you do to prepare? When did you do it? Did you use notes, worksheets your book, etc? How often did you review the material? Did you work with a partner? What will you do again, what will you change?

Homework

Read the Chapter One Student Reading packet. Highlight the main ideas. If you forgot it at school, you can find under "Science Files". Finish corrections and reflection as well.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/16/2016

Noah's prank & Aaliyah's revenge

What We Did Today
We finished talking about regions and had our classroom meetings.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Regions; classroom meeting.

Math 6

In Class

1.3 Adding and subtracting fractions

Homework

#33-44 or exit slip

Recipe project due Wed., Dec. 21

Inv 1. quiz 12/21

extra credit due Thurs. 12/22

 

Rossiter/Werber - 12/16/2016

What We Did Today

Students had time to read independent books and chart character problems/lessons

We are using character lessons to create a claim about theme - we worked in class to organize and begin writing a theme essay

Homework

Read - find 3 examples of character problems and lessons (universal lessons)

Theme essay is due Thursday, December 22 (we will have plenty of time to work on in class)

Your claim will be a lesson learned from the book and one example from the beginning, middle and end of the book

Discussion Starters

What is the theme of your book?

Kettner - Science - 12-15-2016

What We Did Today

We did Activity 1-5, "Air, It's Really There". If you were absent, you can get a copy of the lab under Science Files and complete the lab at home with the help of the following link: http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter1/lesson5

Homework

Make sure you have answered all pf the questions from today's lab.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/15/2016

What We Did Today
We continued discussing ways to regionalize the world.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Regions of the world; hemispheres; continents.

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/15/16

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling -2 speed sorts, Reading groups or Moby Max:Reading Stories/Vocab

Spelling Test tomorrow

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: Practice test at home- be sure to turn in tomorrow!

Math: none

Kettner - Science - 12/14/2016

What We Did Today

We continued our work on drawing models of molecular motion. We started class by discussing how a thermometer works by using what we learned yesterday. Check out the animation if you were absent. http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter1/lesson3#heating_and_cooling_a_thermometer 

Our focus today was on molecular motion of solids. We did completed "Moving Molecules in a Solid". If you were absent, you can get the lab sheet from science files and click on the following link to complete the activity at home. http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter1/lesson4

Homework

Make sure you have answered all of the questions in our last two labs. Ask your parents if they could think of things in your home that require expansion joints.

Math 6

In Class

1.3 Adding and subtracting fractions

Homework

HW starts pg 18

#1-4

Complete fractions worksheet

Recipe project due Wed., Dec. 21

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/14/2016

What We Did Today
We finished our presentations, then began talking about how humans can regionalize the world.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Regions.

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/14/16

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling -Word Hunt, Reading groups or Moby Max:Reading Stories/Vocab

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: "Blind Sort" Have someone read the words to you. You write them in the correct category.

Math:20 minutes Moby Max

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Kettner - Science - 12/13/2016

What We Did Today

We did Activity 1-2: Molecules in Motion.

Homework

Make sure you have answered number 7 on the lab.  If you were absent, you can find the activity in the Science Files, "1.2 student". If you have food coloring at home, you can actually do it at home. Otherwise you can click on the following link to see the animation we saw in class. http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter1/lesson2#heating_and_cooling

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/13/2016

What We Did Today
Students began presenting their physical features; we will finish the presentations tomorrow.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Physical features; fabulous facts.

Math 6

In Class

1.2 Adding and estimating fractions

Homework

HW starts pg 18

#22-26, 51

Copy of recipe due  tomorrow 12/14

 

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:

Students completed Problem 2.4, "Who Else is in Your Household? Categorical and Numerical Data." Students worked on page 47, which had them look at two different sets of data and determine what questions could or could not be answered from the given data. Students had to supply reasoning for each answer.

Focus Question:

How do you distinguish different types of data? What statistics are used with different types of data?

Homework:

None.

Rossiter/Werber -12/13/2016

What We Did Today

Continued reading Hour of the Bees and discussed character problems and lessons they learn (theme), students began to chart in their notebooks

Homework

Read  - find 3 examples of character problems and lessons (universal lessons)

Rossiter get AR point progress report signed (Werber was given too)

Discussion Starters

What is Theme?

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/13/16

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling -New Words- Sort & write your words, Reading groups or silent reading for AR

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: Sort your words again. Write them & be sure to turn them in on Wed morning!

Math:none

Kettner - Science - 12/9/2016

What We Did Today

We took the properties of matter quiz today. After the quiz, they had time to work on "WS 1-4: Elements from the Earth".

Homework

Make sure WS 1-4 is complete.

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/9/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students did peer revisions of their character analysis essays and then used the feedback to revise their own essays.

Homework

All essays are due by Monday, December 9, 2016.

ROSSSITER: Turn in final draft through Google Classroom.  Staple your rubric onto the front of your rough draft and turn in on Monday as well.

WERBER: Turn in a printed copy of your final draft and your revised rough draft on Monday.

Discussion Starters

What did you feel confident about when writing your essay?  What did you think was challenging when writing your essay?

Math 6

In Class

Test

Project

Homework

Empty your folder

WS complete 6 on each side

Copy of recipe due 9/14

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/09/2016

What We Did Today
We finished researching for our physical-features presentations, then had our classroom meetings.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Physical features - where does your feature tend to be located? classroom
meetings.

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/8/16

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling -2 Speed Sorts, Reading groups or silent reading for AR

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: Practice spelling test.

Math:none

 

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La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/08/2016

What We Did Today
We began investigating major physical features of the Earth; we will present our findings to the class tomorrow.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
What is your physical feature?  Where is your physical feature typically found?  What vegetation is typically near your physical feature?

Math 6

In Class

Test

Homework

Empty your folder

Bring recipe for after  test

Bring ID

 

Math 6

In Class

Test Review

Homework

Quiz corrections TH

Th last day for missing assignments

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

 

Howell - ELA/Math - 12/7/16

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling word hunt, reading groups

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: "Blind" Sort Have someone read your words to you. Write them in the correct categories. Turn it in on Thursday

Math:none

 

Discussion Starters

What was the pattern of your spelling word work this week? Can you think of other words that fit the pattern?

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Werber/Rossiter - 12/07/2016

What We Did Today

Reading:  Continued reading Hour of the Bees and wrote a written response

Writing: Typed rough draft of character essay

Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night)

Essay due Monday (instead of Friday)

Rough draft due in class Friday

Discussion Starters

How is your essay coming along? Can I see it?

Kettner - Science - 12/6/2016

What We Did Today

We corrected "Mass, Volume and Density without numbers". Students then took notes about what/how to prepare for a quiz this Friday. I have placed a copy of the "Quiz info - Properties of matter" into Science Files.

Homework

Prepare for Friday's quiz - make flashcards, make a practice quiz and answer sheet or use Quizlet or some other app to make flashcards.

https://quizlet.com/

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/06/2016

Cut out and assemble this map!

What We Did Today
We finished talking about maps and map distortions.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
McArthur's Universal Corrective Map; the issue with distance on world maps.

Math 6

In Class

Test Review

Homework

WS Study Guide

B.Y.O.D. Wed.

Quiz corrections TH

Th last day for missing assignments

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

 

Werber/Rossiter - 12/06/2016

What We Did Today

Reading: Hour of the Bees -Continued reading Hour of the Bees and wrote a written response

Writing: Typed rough draft of character essay

Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night)

Werber character essay due Monday (instead of Friday)

Rough draft due in class Thursday

Discussion Starters

How is your essay coming along? Can I see it?

Howell - ELA/Math - Dec. 6, 2016

ELA: Spelling: Sort & write words- turn in

        Reading Groups    

Math: Rotating groups:

Homework

ELA: Sort & write words again, describe to a family member how they are sorted. Turn in on Wednesday!

Math: no HW

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/5/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students worked on organizing their ideas for their character analysis essay using either a four square or an outline.

Rossiter Homework

Monday: All students need to have their 3 supporting examples, evidence, and reasoning typed in their outline.

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Tuesday: All students need to have their introduction and conclusion typed in their outline.  All outlines must be completed for Wednesday's class!

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Werber Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Discussion Starters

What evidence and reasoning do you have?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/05/2016

What We Did Today
We continued talking about map projections; we tried to draw sketch-maps of the world that represented Antarctica more accurately.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
The problem of Antarctica; map projections.

Kettner - Science - 12/5/2016

What We Did Today

I was able to reteach a few students so they could retake the Measurement practical in class today. The other students continued watching, "Hunting the Elements" part 2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s-kE2N1NJg

Homework

If you were absent last Friday or if you didn't complete it, please complete worksheet "Mass, Volume and Density without Numbers" in complete sentences. If you were absent or forgot your sheet at school, look under the Science Files section.

Math 6

In Class

4.1 Percents

Homework

Starts pg 103 #2-7

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

Vocab due Tues. 12/6

 

Kettner - Science - 12/2/2016

What We Did Today

Students were given the time to retake the Measurement practical in class today. Students were then asked to answer questions about Mass, volume and density without numbers.

Homework

Make sure that you have completed the worksheet "Mass, Volume and Density without Numbers" in complete sentences. If you were absent or forgot your sheet at home, look under the Science Files section.

Math 6

In Class

4.1 Percents

Homework

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

Vocab due Tues. 12/6

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/2/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students worked on organizing their ideas for their character analysis essay using either a four square or an outline.

Rossiter Homework

All students need to have their thesis claim and 3 supporting examples typed and submitted by Sunday on Google Classroom.

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Werber Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Discussion Starters

What is your thesis claim for your essay? What evidence do you have?

Kettner - Science - 12/1/2016

What We Did Today

First, we shared students' examples of physical and chemical changes.  We then did the activity, "Molecules Matter".

Homework

Make sure that you have responses for all of the questions in today's lab.

There will be a retake opportunity starting Friday. If you need some time to practice, plan on coming in at lunch this week. You can also check out the following website to practice with your measurement.  http://www.sciencewithmrjones.com/downloads/units_measurement_and_conversions/online_measurement_practice.pdf

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/01/2016

What We Did Today
We continued exploring map projections.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Mercator, Gall-Peters, and Robinson projections.

Howell - ELA/Math - Dec. 1, 2016

ELA: Spelling: 2 Speed Sorts (Written once) Turn In! TEST FRIDAY

        Reading Groups/Sentence Refinement 14/Moby Max Vocabulary

      

Math: Rotating groups:

Homework

ELA: Practice spelling test. Turn in on Friday

Math: no HW

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Math 6

In Class

Inv. 3 quiz

Project intro

Homework

V 4.1

Read over project

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

Vocab due Tues. 12/6

 

Kettner - Science - 11/30/2016

What We Did Today

 We finished correcting WS 1-1 and then completed the notes on the back as a class.

Homework

Make a list of 5 physical changes and 5 chemical changes. You may not use the examples in the textbook or the ones that were given in class. Make sure your chemical changes fit with the 4 clues given in your notes.

There will be a retake opportunity starting Friday. If you need some time to practice, plan on coming in at lunch this week. You can also check out the following website to practice with your measurement.  http://www.sciencewithmrjones.com/downloads/units_measurement_and_conversions/online_measurement_practice.pdf

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 11/30/2016

Rossiter Homework

2/3 Block: Complete Conclusion for Class Tuck Everlasting Character Essay and submit through Google Classroom

5/6 Block: Complete Conclusion for Class Tuck Everlasting Character Essay and submit through Google Classroom

7/8 Block: Complete Introduction and Conclusion for Class Tuck Everlasting Character Essay and submit through Google Classroom

Werber Homework

ALL Blocks: Read (spend at least 20 min a night)

Discussion Starters

What is four square plus three plus C? (an organizer - formula - for writing)

What is your claim for your essay? What evidence do you have?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 11/30/2016

What We Did Today
We finished talking about latitude/longitude, and began discussing map projections.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Latitude and climate; degree confluence project; making a map from a globe.

Math 6

In Class

3.5  Story problems with fractions & decimals

Homework

 WS  back of side A

WS Decimals on a number line

Inv 3 Quiz Thurs.

 

Howell - ELA/Math - 11/30/2016

ELA: Spelling: Using any book, find 4 words for each category. Turn in.

        Reading Groups

      

Math: Rotating groups: Finding Averages- Mean, Mode, Median

Homework

ELA: Have someone read your words aloud. On notebook paper, write your words in the correct categories. Turn in on Thursday

Math: no HW

Howell - ELA/Math - 11/29/2016

ELA: Spelling: Sort words according to category 

        Lesson 13 Sentence Refinement

        Reading Groups

        Silent Reading/Learning Ally

Math: Rotating groups

Homework

ELA: Sort and Write your spelling words TWICE. Turn in on Wednesday

Math: no HW

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What We Did Today

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