February 10. 2011

Math -- p. 312, problems 11-31 and 33
Social Studies -- family tree info is needed by Monday.
Science -- cells test is Monday.

February 9, 2011

Math -- finish this paragraph about the Falling off the Ends game (10 sentences total):

I played Falling off the Ends with ___________, and ____________. The hardest thing about this game was _____________________________________.  We played ___________ games.  I won ___________ times.  I think this game is a good / bad way to practice addition of integers because: 

Social Studies -- find out about your family's lineage.  NOTE:  we won't need this information until Monday.

February 8, 2011

Science -- finish your mitosis poster
Social Studies -- discuss your "lineage" with your parent(s) so that you can be ready for class on Friday.

February 7, 2011

Math -- p. 307, problems 12-31 AND complete the notes for the addition and subtraction sections of your chapter 8 foldable.

February 4, 2011

Math -- read lesson 8-3 and work out all 3 examples with explanations.

Science (Daniel's class only) -- complete the "Why cells are small" activity on p. 38

February 3, 2011

Tomorrow, most students will be participating in the Young Americans workshops.  Those who are not will be in the classroom.  Mrs. Elfers and I will have a variety of enrichment activities and exercises.  Students who are working on the Young Americans show will be excused from this work.

These assignments are due on Monday:

Science (Daniel's homeroom):  complete the "Why are cells small" activity from p. 38 in your textbook.
Math --Read lesson 8-3, pages 304-306.  Work out each of the three examples with notes and explanations.  Be prepared to discuss and turn in on Monday.

February 2, 2011

Science -- Egg-speriment write up is due tomorrow.
Social Studies -- write a one page reflection on the SPAM game.  Some things to consider:  was it fair?  who wins?  who loses?  what was your role?  how did you feel in your role?  were you able to succeed or did you fail?  what parts of this kind of society are good?  what parts of this kind of society are bad?  could this kind of society survive? 

February 1, 2011

Math --
Extra credit options tonight:
1)  Rework the January computation test in fractions (addition  and subtraction) -- 1 point/problem corrected
2)  Work with the counters at this website:  http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_161_g_2_t_1.html
Show diagrams of the problems you work -- 1 point / problem

Science -- Egg-speriment lab write up is due on Thursday

January 31, 2011

Science -- Egg-speriment write up is due on Thursday.  Your write up should include:  1) materials list  2) procedure  3)  data and observations  4)  vocabulary definitions  5)  answers to questions written in complete sentences  6)  Extension about P.T. Barnum's whales (worth 20 points extra credit)

Science (Elfers' class only) -- surface area activity, p. 38

Math -- p.  302, problems 11-31 (odd).  You may do problems 12-30 (even) for extra credit.

January 27, 2011

ART -- architecture interview sheets are due on Friday.
Social Studies -- China projects are due on Friday.
Social Studies -- Ancient Japan reading and crossword puzzle -- due 1/31.
Math -- p. 299

** Science -- If your team is planning to put your egg into some "extra" solution, you must bring that to school tomorrow.   Remember -- nothing smelly, hazardous, or harmful. 

January 26, 2011

ART -- architecture interview sheets are due on Friday.
Social Studies -- China projects are due on Friday.
Social Studies -- Ancient Japan reading and crossword puzzle -- due 1/31.
Geography -- Europe map test, part 2 will be given tomorrow.
Math -- p. 296, problems 4-18

January 25, 2011

Math -- Chapter 8 vocabulary, page numbers and definitions/descriptions/examples of these words:
coordinate
graph
coordinate system
integer
negative integer
opposites
ordered pair
origin

Make the foldable for chapter 8.  Directions are on p. 293.

Social Studies -- Ancient China project is due on Friday
Geography -- Europe map test, part 2 will be given on Thursday

January 24, 2011

Geography -- Europe map test, part 1 & 2 -- Tomorrow
Geography -- Europe map test, part 3 & 4 -- Thursday
Social Studies -- China project is due on Friday

January 21, 2011

Social Studies -- Your choice project on the China Exhibit at The British Museum is due on Friday, 1/28.  You are encouraged to check the website to research information to allow you to proceed with this project.
Geography -- The Europe map test will be given in two parts.  The first two sections will be tested on Tuesday, 1/25, and sections 3 & 4 will be tested on 1/27.

January 19, 2011

Social Studies -- Ancient China Dynasty Trading cards are due on Friday.
Social Studies -- Your choice project on the China Exhibit at The British Museum is due on Friday, 1/28.
Geography -- The Europe map test will be given in two parts.  The first two sections will be tested on Tuesday, 1/25, and sections 3 & 4 will be tested on 1/27.

January 13, 2011

Science -- cell coloring sheets are due tomorrow.
Math -- mid-year review problems are due tomorrow.
Social Studies -- Ancient China Dynasty cards are due on 1/21
Social Studies -- Ancient China Choice projects are due on 1/28
Geography -- Europe map test part 1 -- January 25, Europe map test part 2 -- January 27

January 12, 2011

Science -- finish cell coloring worksheets (plant and animal).  Due on Friday, 1/14.
Social Studies -- Chinese Dynasty trading cards are due on Friday, 1/21.
Social Studies -- China exhibit at the British Museum projects are due on 1/28.  See my webpage for the link to the exhibit.
Math -- Review problems (42) are due by Friday.  Tonight you should do at least 12.  You will have time to work on this in class tomorrow.
Geography -- map test of Europe:  part 1 on Tuesday, 1/25, part 2 on Thursday, 1/27.

January 11, 2011

Science -- read pages 34-35.  Answer the questions on page 35.
Social Studies -- Ancient China Choice Projects based on the British Museum virtual field trip.
Geography -- Europe map test will be given in 3 parts during the week of January 25.

January 10, 2011

no assigned work for my classes tonight. 

this would be a great night to study for the Europe map test -- scheduled for the week of 1/25, and to do your math magician practice.

January 7, 2011

Science -- read pages 31-33.  Answer questions 1-3 on page 32.

January 6, 2011

Math -- p. 36, problems 23-34.  Be sure to follow the directions.

Math problem of the week and Math Magician are due tomorrow.

January 5, 2011

There is no assigned work in my classes tonight.  This would be a great time to work on the math problem of the week and to do the required practice at the Math Magician site.

Remember we still need corn syrup and newspapers.

January 4, 2011

Math Thales -- p. 30, problems 2, 4-10, 44-46
Math Archimedes -- p. 30, problems 2, 3, 11-23, 44-46

Remember to finish the problem of the week and to practice computation facts at Math Magician.

I have 3 small bottles of corn syrup on hand for the egg-speriment which will start next week.  I need about 12 total.  If you can donate a bottle, that would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks :-)

Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year!

Health -- Nutrition (ch. 5) test on Wednesday.
Health -- Read the article about irradiation of food.  Complete the student response.
Math -- Problem of the week and Math Magician practice due by Friday.

December 20, 2010

Tonight is the Advent Concert.  Students should report to the new gym by 6:45.

Tomorrow will be our "food day."  Feasting will begin at 10:55 and continue into the afternoon.

No homework in my classes tonight.