La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 06/02/2017

What We Did Today
We continued talking about forms of government, watch the last CNN10 of the year, then had classroom meetings.

Homework
Bring in your permission slips.  There are still a few people who have not turned in their slips and money.

Discussion Starters
Permission slips; forms of government; who has the power?

Math 6

In Class

Nets, Surface Area & Volume

Homework

Quiz Mon 6/5

Last day to turn in missing work Fri. 6/9

Final  6/9 (all), 6/12 (1st-3rd), 6/13 (5th-7th)

Skate world trip 6/7

Spirit trip 6/12

V & P make up task due 6/9

Kettner - Science - 6/1/2017

What We Did Today

We shared what we learned about our family last night. This led us to a discussion about dominant and recessive traits. We then started the activity, "Genetics with a Smile". Students were also given, "Mendel's Work". Using pages 80-85 fill out this note taking guide to help you understand our new vocabulary and concepts. This sheet is due on Monday.

Homework.

Make sure you completed and colored, "Genetics with a Smile" and start the note taking guide called "Mendel's Work".

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 06/01/2017

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What We Did Today
We discussed how the United States limits the power of the federal government.

Homework
Bring in your permission slips ASAP.  The Skate World permission slip is due tomorrow.  The Pool Party permission slip is due Tuesday, but you might as well bring that in tomorrow, too.

Discussion Starters
Federal/State powers; separation of powers; permission slips.

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Kettner - Science - 5/31/2017

What We Did Today

We talked about the expectations for the science portion of the Healthy choices project. We then discussed the "Baby Mice" question - defining what is meant by acquired traits versus inherited traits. We ended the class taking a survey on our personal traits.

Homework.

Survey 2 family members to see if there are traits common among your family - be ready to report out tomorrow. Also, put at least 10 minutes into researching your topic tonight so  you can identify the 2 systems that are most affected by your condition.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 05/31/2017

What We Did Today
Students began discussing different forms of government.

Homework
Bring in your permission slips.

Discussion Starters
Types of government.

Math 6

In Class

Nets & Surface Area

Homework

WS pg 118 & 124

Quiz Mon 6/5

Last day to turn in missing work Fri. 6/9

Possible Final dates

6/8, 6/9, 6,12, 6,13

V & P make up task due 6/9