August and September Assignments -- Archive

9/30/08--Math 64-- p. 36, problems 8, 10, 19, 21, 35Math 63-- p. 36, problems 3, 5, 7, 12, 15Science -- Study for the test9/29/08--Social Studies -- Worksheet for Ch. 23, Lesson 1Science -- test on Wednesday.Parent Note: Terra Nova testing will begin in 6th grade next week.9/26/08--Science -- Chapter 1 test is scheduled for Weds., Oct. 1. I will have a study guide for you on Monday. Begin preparing using the review in the textbook, pages 22-23, questions 1-9, 12, 15-17, and 20.Your "Plant a Sock" project is due on Monday.Math -- Guess and Check worksheet.9/25/09--Geography -- map test tomorrowScience -- P. 16, problem 3.Plant a sock. Due 9/29Math 64 -- p. 33, problems 4&59/24/08--Social Studies -- Read the two short articles from Barack Obama and John McCain. Answer the questions on the form in your packet. Answers should be written as short (3-5 sentence) paragraphs. You may use a separate sheet of paper if needed.Science --plant a sock. Due Monday, 9/29.Geography -- Map test is Friday.9/23/08Science -- plant a sock. See student handout. Information available on my webpage.Math 64-- P. 30, problems 12-42 (even), 46Math 63 -- P. 30, problems 11-19.Geography -- map test on Friday.9/22/08--No homework tonight. Study for the map test.9/19/08--Math 64-- Pages 26-27, problems 5, 7, 10, 20, 27, 32, 34, 35, 38Math 63 -- Pages 26-27, problems 5, 7, 10, 20, 27, 32Social Studies -- Finish your culture poster.Geography -- study for the Continents test. There are links in the post about this on the webpage.9/18/08--No assignments tonight.Remember that you have a Continents map test scheduled for 9/26.Please donate old magazines if you have them. We use them for a variety of "poster" projects througout the year. Thanks!9/17/08--Math classes -- work to finish the exponents practice worksheet.Social Studies -- We began work today on our Presidential Election Project. All students can access both my main blog page, and also my webquest pages. Many students have signed up for the seven "Group" sites -- those who have not should have received a second invitation. You do need to sign up for all seven sites so that you can participate in any group as we work through the school year.For tonight, write a 1-3 sentence question (something you wonder about) or discovery (something interesting you learned) about the work you did on the project in class today.9/16/08--Remember to get your papers signed.Sell those magazine subscriptions! :-)9/15/08--Science -- Make "Classification System Acrostics"to help you remember the levels: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Use construction paper provided.Math 63 -- P. 20, problems 1-5, 8, 10, 12, 14Math 64 -- P. 20, problems 1-5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 34.9/12/08--Math -- p. 16, problems 8-12, 43, and 44Geography-- Continents map test is 9/26.9/11/08--I was not at school today, but was home ill. If you are having trouble with the assigned homework, we can discuss it tomorrow when I (hopefully) return to school.Social Studies -- Read chapter 23 in the textbook. Students should compile a list of vocabulary from their reading, and find definitions for these words.Math— finish the mini-lab questions from p. 14, and Read the lesson (pages 14-15), and fill out the appropriate note section on their foldable.Science— Answer questions 1 and 2 on page 13. Then, using the classification chart on pages 10 and 11, make a chart that describes each level of classification, and tells how each level differs from the level above it.9/10/08--Social Studies -- Read the Presidential Election Webquest packet so that you know what will be required from you during this project.Math (63 and 64)-- Complete your "foldable" notes for lesson 1-2.9/9/08--Geography -- The Continents map test will be given on September 26.64 Math -- Students are to test for "divisibility" (by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) for these numbers:221057661633611216263 Math -- Students are to complete the table for "divisibility" (by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) for these numbers:22105766163361124301629/8/08--Graded work was returned today. Parents should review and sign the memo that accompanies this work.Geography -- The Continents map test will be given on September 26.Health -- 12-choice presentations on material in chapter 3 are due tomorrow.Other -- Thank you to those of you who have responded to the invitation to join the student webpages. It is necessary for you to join all 7 pages so that students can post their work on any of the group pages. If I do not have your email address, or if you have not accepted the invitations to join, I cannot give your student the access needed for this type of work.9/5/08--Math -- make factor rainbows. (see example post)Geography -- The Continents Map Test is September 26. Students worked on preparing study guides today. Unlike 4th and 5th grade, most studying for map tests happens outside of school at this level. There will be a few more class periods dedicated to this material, but I'd recommend that students schedule a regular 10 or 15 minute map review as part of their regular homework.Social Studies -- Family history and culture presentation is due Monday.Health -- 12-choice presentations on Chapter 3 are due Tuesday.9/4/08--Math -- Finish the "foldable" from p. 5.Science -- read pp. 6-9, complete vocabulary graphic organizers for "biosphere," "species," and "adaptation."Social Studies -- Expl0re your family history and culture -- items to share are due on Monday, 9/8.Health -- 12-choice presentations (chapter 3) are due on Tuesday, 9/9.9/3/08--Math -- Finish your adding machine tape "problem solving strategy" problem. You can choose either problem 4 or problem 5 from page 8. The steps for solving problems are listed on page 6 in your textbook.9/2/08--Health -- 12-Choice Project. Students choose a method of presenting material based on Chapter 3 (pp.66-83) in the health textbook. Students have the 12-choice handout and rubric. Due in one week, on 9/9.Math -- Finish Getting Started Assessment on p.5, problems 1-26.8/29/08--Science: Some of you need to complete the "learning Styles" survey so we can talk about that on Tuesday. Hopefully, it shouldn't take you very long.Social Studies-- Find 2 news articles related to issues of "Social Justice." Be sure that you can describe how your article relates to the seven social justice teachings that we read about in class. Due Weds., 9/38/28/08--Math -- finish the "How to Use Your Math Book" activity.Science/Health -- Finish answering the questions about brain structure and learning:1. Are there ever times when you are scared or nervous at school?2. Can you think of things that might happen in your life that could cause you to feel strong emotional reactions?3. What do you need to make you feel safe, secure, and welcome at school?4. What can you do to make everyone feel safe, secure, and welcome here at school?8/27/08--Cover your new science book and all other hardcover books.If you haven't turned in your "parent paperwork" get that signed.Share the letters about email adresses and the Danica McKellar math book with parents.8/26/08 --Cover all hardback books.Get "parent paperwork" filled out, signed, etc.Finish the "Hopes and Dreams" worksheet so that you can share with classmates tomorrow.