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.
Friday, September 16, 2016
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.
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.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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.
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.
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