Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 01/20/2017

What We Did Today

We began drafting our Compare and Contrast Google Slide Projects.

Homework and DUE DATES

READ!

Mrs. Werber: Comprehension questions due MONDAY, January 23rd!

Mrs. Rossiter: All revisions for Character Essays are due WEDNESDAY, January 25th! (7/8 Block yours are due THURSDAY, January 26th)

Both:

Compare and Contrast Google Slide Project: WEDNESDAY, January 25th

AR Points: FRIDAY, January 27th

Discussion Starters

What theme are you and your partner exploring in your project?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 01/20/2017

What We Did Today
We talked about population density and distribution, then had class meetings.  Fifth hour watched the inauguration ceremony instead of having their classroom meeting.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Population density; population distribution.

Math 6

In Class

4.3 Story problems

Homework

WS Review  skip 1b, 3, 5.5

LBR book test 1/25

Wed last day for missing work

Vocab due Tues.

 

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:

Students reviewed how to construct a box-and-whisker plot. We then worked on our final problem, 4.3. Students looked at two sets of data, and analyzed how to decide what graphs to use to find different information.

Focus Question:

How can you compare and contrast data represented by dot plots, histograms, and box plots?

Homework:

There is a final assessment on Wednesday, January 25. Organize and look over your notes. There are extra practice links available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers.

Kettner - Science - 1/19/2017

What We Did Today

Students turned in and presented their "Super Element Projects" today.

Homework

Complete the "Periodic Table Puzzle (crossword)" if you haven't already - a copy can be found in the Science Files.

Stein - Math 6 Plus

What We Did Today:

Today, students learned how to create a box-and-whisker plot. Notes are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers

Focus Question:

How can you interpret data using a box-and-whisker plot?

Homework:

There is a unit test Wednesday, January 25. Have your notes organized. If students would like additional practice for box plots and histograms, I have attached some links at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-6-plus-homework-and-answers

Math 6

In Class

4.2Fact Families to solve for variable

Homework

# 8, 14-21, 52-55

Quiz corrections due Fri

Pink out Fri. for spirit points

LBR book test 1/25

Wed last day for missing work

Vocab due Tues.

B.Y.O.D

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 01/19/2017

What We Did Today

We watched The Lorax paying attention to its themes that we will use to create a compare and contrast project to The Hour of the Bees.

Homework

READ!

Mrs. Werber: Comprehension questions due MONDAY, January 23rd!

Discussion Starters

What similarities and differences did you discover between The Lorax and The Hour of the Bees?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 01/19/2017

What We Did Today
We talked about population density and population distribution.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Population density; population distribution.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 01/18/2017

What We Did Today
We began acting as demographers, studying population and related issues.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Demography; population; population density; population distribution.

Kettner - Science - 1/18/2017

What We Did Today

We reviewed the expectations for the Super Element Project that is due tomorrow. We then watched a Bill Nye video about Atoms and Molecules, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tktvb-MaAac  This should be a review of the information we covered in Chapter 3, section one. Following the video, they were given time to work on "Periodic Table Puzzle" that they got last Thursday. It is due this Friday.

Homework

Complete your final draft of your Super Element project. Don't forget to have a typed bibliography, a neat and colorful picture of your element, a creative story about your element and your original note taking guide tomorrow. You can find a copy of the rubric on Science Files.

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 01/18/2017

What We Did Today

We finished reading the Hour of the Bees!!! Mrs. Rossiter's classes worked on peer revisions of their theme based essays.  Mrs. Werber's classes work on comprehension questions.

Homework

Mrs. Rossiter: All final drafts are due WEDNESDAY, January 18th -- turned in to Google Classroom

Mrs. Werber: Comprehension questions due Friday, January 20th

Discussion Starters

Summarize how the story ended today in the Hour of the Bees.

Math 6

In Class

4.1 Fact Families to solve for variable

Homework

Inv 4 pg 73

# 1,3,5,7,9,42,43

Quiz corrections due Fri

Pink out Fri. for spirit points

LBR book test 1/25

 

Howell - ELA/Math -1/18/17

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling Tests & Reading groups

Math: Rotation of centers

Homework

ELA: No HW (No spelling words this week)

Math:no HW

Dinner conversations: Who do you consider to be a role model & why?