Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today

Students started Problem 1.1. Students created frequency tables for two different sets of data and we discussed how the attributes compared to each other.

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

No homework.

 

Kettner - Science - 11/11/2016

What We Did Today

We were investigating whether the density of an object would change if you changed the mass of the object. Students also got there energy essays back.

Homework

2nd-6th hour: Complete the "Graduated Cylinder worksheet".  8th hour: none for tonight, you will complete it Monday night

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

What We Did Today
We discussed Veterens Day.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Veterens Day.

Math 6

In Class
2.2 Unit Rates

Homework
Starts on page 50
#8-10, 27 a&b & ws 2.2
Inv. 2 quiz Tuesday
Quiz corrections due Tuesday

Kettner - Science - 11/10/2016

What We Did Today

 We came up with the procedure to determine the density of water and then did the lab.

Homework

Complete the "Using a Balance". If your notes are a mess from the last few days, you can find them in Science Files" under "Procedure for determining the Density of water".

Math 6

In Class

2.1 Unit Rates

Homework

Starts on page 50

#4-6, 25, 33*

 

Kettner - Science - 11/9/2016

What We Did Today

 We took notes on measuring mass and learned how to use a triple beam balance. Each group then practiced "zeroing out the balance" and then determined the mass of three specific items. Tomorrow, we will learn how to read a graduated cylinder and then determine the density of water.

Homework

none

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 11/09/2016

What We Did Today
We discussed the election results; we watched video clips of Trumps acceptance speech, Clinton's concession speech, and Obama's reflections of both.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Election; acceptance speech; concession speech.

Math 6

In Class

2.1 Unit Rates

Homework

WS Rates

 

Kettner - Science - 11/7/2016

What We Did Today

 Students were introduced or reminded of the following terminology: volume, mass, weight and density. We compared things that float or sink in water and air and discussed why. On Wednesday, we will be determining the density of water and talked about how we would go about doing that.

Homework

Check your binder. Do you have separate section for Daily science. Are they in order and are they complete up through number 36? Are you other papers neatly organized in your classwork section or are they just shoved into a notebook or binder?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 11/07/2016

What We Did Today
After changing seats, we began exploring a mystery basketball, which somehow traveled across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Alaska.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Basketball; new seats; tsunami.

Stein - Math Plus

What We Did Today:

Students received the syllabus for the class and filled out a Student Survey. You may sign up for Remind. The syllabus is available at www.morupstein.weebly.com.

Homework

Finish the survey if not completed in class.

Announcements

Students will receive their math books on Thursday, November 10. Please bring your Norup student ID to class.

 

Rossiter/Werber - 11/07/2016

What We Did Today

What's happening in Language & Literature 6 this week:

Monday - Werber  - On Demand Narrative Writing

                 Rossiter - Goal setting, review of classroom norms, & learning self-assessment

Tuesday - No School

Wednesday - Werber - On-Demand Narrative Writing

                       Rossiter - Set new AR goals, new AR policy

Thursday -  Learning self-assessment, set new AR goals, new AR policy & Tuck Everlasting Tug of War

                

Friday -    Complete learning self-assessment, set new AR goals, new AR policy & Tuck Everlasting Tug of War

               

Homework

Tuck Everlasting Project due Monday 11/14 (spend at least 15 min a night)

Read (spend at least 15 min a night)

Discussion Starters

What are your personal goals for 2nd quarter?

What project are you doing for Tuck Everlasting and do you need any support for it?

Dixon LRC

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