La Framboise - Design - 09/16/2016

What We Did Today
We got everyone signed up and logged into Google Classroom.

Homework
If you want, you can download Python and experiment at home.  You can download a document showing some of the programs we've used in class from the Design folder in the right hand column.

Discussion Starters
Google Classroom; parent's name, four-digit birthdate; Python.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/16/2016

What We Did Today
We completed our "What Is Where, and Why Is It There?" activity, then had our classroom meeting.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Blue water tower; Mackinac Bridge; state capital; Hoover Dam; Statue of Liberty; Jamestown; classroom meeting.

Math 6

In Class

Lesson 1.4 Factor pairs & arrays

Homework

HW starts on pg 17 #18, 19, & 20

V 1.4

Inv 1 quiz Tues. 9/20

 

Kettner - Science - 9/16/2016

What We Did Today

We did the activity, "Recognizing Energy". Students had to look at 8 scenarios and determine if energy was present and describe why. This activity will help us define 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".

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/16/2016

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/16/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students continued generating ideas for personal narrative writing. They created an "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life."

We discussed IB Learner Profile Traits and assigned a project. Students have a hand-out/Rubric for this poster. It's due next Friday.

Homework

Finish the Encyclopedia of your life and get started on the IB poster.

Read!

Discussion Starters

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

Tell me about the narrative ideas you've brainstormed.

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/15/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students continued generating ideas for personal narrative writing. 

Homework

Anyone who did not bring in a picture(s) for the Friends and Family board, it must be turned in by Monday! Don't forget to add a caption!

*Bring a book to read in class

Discussion Starters

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

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/15/2016

What We Did Today
We identified things we learned, connections we made, and difficult passages in an article about geography.  We also reviewed some of the content we learned in previous years, and how our 6th grade and 7th grade years build upon that learning.  Lastly, we started practicing being geographers, asking "What is where, and why is it there?"

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Bolts, bulbs, and bumps; expanding environments model of social studies (our community, Michigan, the US, regions of the world, etc.); what is where, and why is it there? The blue water tower.

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:

We completed Investigation 1.1 by discussing how a line plot can be used to describe data sets. Students began a vocabulary page.

Focus Question:

What are "data"? How do you represent data using a frequency table or a line plot? How can you compare two distributions of data?

Homework:

None.

My Website: norupstein.weebly.com

 

Kettner - Science - 9/15/2016

What We Did Today

Students had an opportunity to finish the scavenger hunt. In many of the classes we went over the answers. We also spent time organizing our binders. There needs to be four separate sections. They should be labeled: Daily Science or DS, Classwork, Tests/Quizzes or T&Q, and Strategies. Next week, there will be an unannounced binder check that will count as a grade.

Homework

If you didn't have the supplies in class, organize your binder as stated above.

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

 

Math 6

In Class

Lesson 1.3 Product Game & analysis 

Homework

HW starts on pg 17 #14, 15, 17, & 39

R (read) pg 15

Inv 1 quiz Tues. 9/20

 

La Framboise - Design - 09/14/2016

What We Did Today
We took a walk in and around the school to practice making observations and asking questions.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
What did you notice?  What questions did you write down?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/14/2016

What We Did Today
We practiced for fire drills (we will have our first tomorrow), learned about Teen Court (there is a meeting on Friday at lunch [eat first] at 11:25 in the Media Center), the continued talking about geography.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Fire drills; Teen Court; what is geography?

Kettner - Science - 9/14/2016

What We Did Today

We took an Energy pre-test. Following the test, students worked on the "6th grade Science Scavenger hunt". The purpose of this activity is to see if students understand the class expectations and how to navigate within my classroom. Some of the questions can be answered by looking at the opening letter that was signed and returned to you yesterday. The others, you need to look around the room.

Homework

If you did not finish the scavenger hunt, answer what you can by using the opening letter. When you get to class, you will have only a few minutes to answer the rest.

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

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:

We continued working on 1.1. Students have been creating and analyzing frequency charts and line plots.

Focus Question:

"What are "data"? How do you represent data using a frequency table or a line plot? How can you compare two distributions of data?"

Homework:

Write two questions that can be answered by looking at the line plots created in class.

 

Math 6

In Class

Lesson 1.2 Factor Game analysis & notes

Homework

HW starts on pg 17 #7, 37, 45* (* problem is optional challenge problem)

Inv 1 quiz Tues. 9/20

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/13/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students began generating and creating 6-Word-Memoirs. 

Homework

*Finish writing your 6-Word-Memoir

Anyone who did not bring in a picture(s) for the Friends and Family board, it must be turned in by Monday! Don't forget to add a caption!

*Bring a book to read in class

Discussion Starters

What is a memoir? What is your memoir?

 

Kettner - Science - 9/13/2016

What We Did Today

We discussed what makes a comfortable learning environment and agreed that RESPECT will be our focus word for the year.

Homework

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

 

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 09/13/2016

What We Did Today
We finished analyzing definitions of geography, and continued exploring what geography is.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Physical geography; human geography.

Math 6

In Class

Lesson 1.2  Factor Game analysis

Homework

V 1.3  (vocab)

HW starts on pg 17 #5& 9

R (read) pg 12

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 09/12/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students reflected and self-assessed their On-Demand Narratives. 

Homework

*Anyone who did not bring in a picture(s) for the Friends and Family board, it must be turned in by Monday! Don't forget to add a caption!

*Bring a book to read in class

Discussion Starters

What narrative writing skills are already strong?  What ones need more growth?  What ones need to be taught?

 

Kettner - Science - 9/12/2016

What We Did Today

We discussed NASA's ranking from "Lost on the moon". We then determined an individual score and team score to see if we survived.

Homework

If you didn't complete the 5 warm-up questions, please do so tonight.

1. What makes you feel comfortable in a classroom?

2. What makes you feel uncomfortable in a classroom?

3. What are some things the teacher can do to support your learning?

4. What are some things you need to do for yourself to help you learn?

5. What are some things that can get in the way of your learning?

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

 

Math 6

Due to assembly, 1st hour homework V1.2 only

 

Special Events - 09/12/2016

What We Did Today
We met with Mr. Yowchuang during first hour to hear about Norup academic and behavioral expectations.

Discussion Starters
High expectations; respect; dress code.

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

Students watch a video commemorating events of 9/11.

What We Did Today
We watched a video about the 15th anniversary of 9/11, drew a sketch-map of the world from memory, then started analyzing definitions of geography.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
9/11; sketch-map of the world; definitions of geography.

Math 6

In Class

Lesson 1.1 Factor Game

Class and homework practice

Homework

Student Inv due Tues.

V 1.2  (vocab)

HW starts on pg 17   #1, 3, 6, 35, 41* (* means optional challenge problem. * problem can take the place of another problem)

 

Dixon LRC

Please look over and sign the weekly schedule that was filled out during class and have students bring it back to class tomorrow. If you did not receive an email from me today explaining the weekly schedule, please contact me at ldixon@berkleyschools.org. You can also link the class calendar to your personal Google calendar (http://berkleydixon.weebly.com/lrc.html).

 

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:

Students attended the Expectations Assembly.

Homework:

None.