Assignment Archive -- August / September, 2009

September 30-- Math Archimedes -- p. 41, problems 9-21 (odd) Math Thales -- p. 36, problems 23-34 (except for 31) Social Studies -- Finish the Africa Stories project. Here's the link to the website: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/09/stories-from-africa.html September 29 -- Health -- read pp. 2-4, and answer questions 1-3 on p. 5 Math Thales -- Writing in Math #2 is due Monday, 10/4 p. 595, Lesson 1-5, problems 1-5, and Lesson 1-6, problems 1-5, plus an apology for classroom behavior. Math Archimedes -- p. 38, problems 1-3 Chapter 1 test is scheduled for Monday, 10/5 Science -- Plant a sock project is due on 10/5 September 28 -- Social Studies test is tomorrow. Math Thales -- write a 2 paragraph summary of your strategy for solving one of the guess and check problems that you worked on in class today. Writing in Math #2 is due Monday, 10/5 Math Archimedes -- Writing in Math #2 is due Friday, 10/2. P. 36, problems 23-34 (except for 31). September 25 -- Science test is Monday. Social Studies test is Tuesday. Math Archimedes -- Writing in Math #2 is due Friday, 10/2 September 24 -- Science -- Unit 1 test, 9/28. Plant a Sock project due on 10/5 Geography -- continents test -- tomorrow Social Studies -- Culture and Social Justice Unit test, 9/29. Finish your 25 things about me/10 questions about you work for the visit with the Australians. Math Thales-- Correct p. 30 problems Math Archimedes -- write a 2 paragraph description of your process/strategy for solving one of the guess and check problems we worked on in class. You can find the problems, if you need them, at this website: http://library.thinkquest.org/25459/learning/problem/psguess.html September 23 -- Science -- Plant a sock projects are due on 10/5 Geography -- Continents test is 9/25 Social Studies -- Test over Culture and Social Justice unit is Tuesday, 9/29. Students have study materials. Math Thales -- p. 30, problems 32-43 Math Archimedes -- correct the problems from p. 30 based on the discussion in class today. September 22 -- Science -- read pages 20-21 and answer questions 1-3 Science -- don't forget your Plant a Sock Project -- due 10/5 Geography -- continents test on Friday Math Thales -- Read pages 28 and 29. Take notes: definitions for vacabulary, work the examples, anything else? Math Archimedes -- p. 30, problems 32-43 September 21 -- Social Studies -- if you didn't finish your culture poster in class, finish it tonight. Math Thales -- p. 26, problems 15-31 (odd) Math Archimedes -- Read pages 28 and 29. Take notes: definitions for vacabulary, work the examples, anything else? September 18 -- Science -- Read pp. 12-13 and do questions 1 & 2 on p. 13, Read pp. 14-15 and do question 1 on p. 15, Read pp. 16-17 and do questions 1-3 on p. 16 Begin your "Plant a Sock" project. Social Studies -- Analyze a coin (not a penny) for culture clues September 17-- Math -- p. 26, problems 14-28 (even) Science -- make a dichotomous (taxonomic) key for the leaves Social Studies -- Unit 1 framed notes are due tomorrow Geography -- Continents test is 9/25 September 16 -- Science -- complete the Match It worksheet Geography -- Continents test is 9/25 Social Studies -- Unit 1 framed notes are due on Friday 9/18 September 15-- Math -- p. 20, problems 5, 14-16, 24, 29, 38, 39 Science -- Play A Touch of Class online. Complete the handout for this activity. September 14 -- Geography -- students should be preparing their study guide maps for the continents test on 9/25. I do not collect these, but for students who expect to be prepared, this is an important step. September 11-- Math -- Complete the review packet: prime and composite numbers and prime factorization. Science -- Read the packet. Answer all Checkpoint questions and complete the Section 1 and Section 2 reviews. Social Studies -- Complete the Unit 1 Framed Notes. Due Friday, September 18. Geography -- Continents test: Friday, 9/25 September 10-- Math Thales -- p. 16, problems 4, 5, 8, 9, 47 Math Archimedes -- p. 16, problems 31-47 (odd numbers only). September 9 -- Math -- factor rainbows for 32, 64, 75, and 98 Science -- Read pages 6-9. Use the SQ3R reading strategy that we talked about in class. Here's a link if you want to know more: http://www.accd.edu/sac/history/keller/accditg/sssq3r.htm You should have at least one question per subheading to turn in. September 8 -- Math -- writing in math and divisibility rules assignments are due tomorrow. Social Studies -- bring family history artifacts and stories to share on Thursday. Geography -- Continents test is scheduled for 9/25. September 4-- Math -- **Writing in Math assignment is due on Sept. 9 **Divisibility rules assignment is due on Sept. 9 September 3 -- Math -- Internet research on Thales and Archimedes is due tomorrow. Writing in math assignment is due on Wednesday, September 9. Science -- Finish the Cosmic Oranges Project. Write an "Ode to an Orange (poem)". Illustrate your poem. Tape your observations and questions, your written description, and all of your sketches and drawings to the bottom of the poem. September 2 -- Math -- Writing in math problem -- due September 9. September 1 -- Social Studies -- find a news article about something related to social justice. Science -- Write a good, detailed, complete description of your Cosmic Object. August 31 -- Social Studies -- read the article on Catholic Social Justice, and write a list of vocabulary that is confusing and questions or ideas that come up as you read. Science -- Finish your poem "in the style" of Wallace Stevens. Math -- Read pages xxv-xxviii. Complete the "scavenger hunt"on page 1. August 28 -- Math Thales -- Thales Internet research http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/science/math/thales.htm . Due Friday, Sept. 4 Math Archimedes -- Archimedes Internet research http://www.cs.drexel.edu/~crorres/Archimedes/contents.html . Due Friday, Sept 4 August 27-- Math -- go to http://www.msdanielspage.blogspot.com/ and complete the "Check-in" assignment. Math Thales -- complete your Thales worksheet Math Archimedes -- complete your Archimedes worksheet All students -- cover hardbound books by Friday. August 26 -- Science -- find a news article about H1N1 (Swine Flu). Your article may be from a newspaper, magazine, or from an online source. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph about your article. Attach your paragraph to the copy of your article. Social Studies -- discuss the Seven Habits of Highly Responsible Students sheet with a parent. Have them sign your plan. ** Bring magazines for us to use on poster projects. August 25 -- We had a great first day! I so enjoyed meeting all the students. Homework tonight: Cover all hardback books. Have parents sign all the various forms. Parents -- I would like to have email addresses for everyone, so if you will send me an email, I can get your address from that, of, if it is more convenient, send a note. See everyone tomorrow. Start of School, 2009-- I hope everyone has had a wonderful and relaxing summer. Everything is ready for your return. I cannot wait to see you on Tuesday. All the best, Ms. Daniel

Website Check In Assignment

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April Homework -- Archive

4/30/2009--Social Studies -- p. 259, questions 1-5Science -- Read chapter 5, pages 114-133. Complete the chapter review on pp. 134-135. Due Monday.4/29/2009--Math --THERE COULD BE A QUIZ ON FRACTIONS TOMORROW (CHAPTER 6). REVIEW IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE NOT PREPARED.4/28/2009--We worked on caftans ALL day. There is no homework for my classes tonight. Enjoy!4/27/2009--Math 64 -- pp. 382-382-- problems 1-11, 13-23(odd), 24-29Math 63 -- pp. 318-319, problems 12-22(even), 26, 29-31Science -- bring a shoebox with a lid for ThursdaySocial Studies -- caftans will be cut out tomorrow. Bring your material.4/24/2009--Social Studies -- ch. 9 assessment, pp. 252-253, questions 3-9, 12, 14, 15, 16. Due Monday. Rubric provided to students must be attached.** Buy Caftan fabricGeography -- US map test part 2 (cities and capitals) -- Monday.** bring in 2-liter pop bottles4/23/2009--Math 63 -- writing in math assignmentSocial Studies (Elfers) -- chapter 9 assessment: pp. 252, 253 -- questions 3-9, 12, 14, 15, 16. Rubric supplied.Social Studies (Daniel) -- p. 251, questions 2-5Science -- pp. 126-127, questions 1 and 24/22/2009--Math 64 -- chapter 8 test is tomorrow.Math 63 -- p. 312, problems 11-25 (odd), 29, 33.Social Studies (Daniel) -- Read pp. 241-246, complete worksheet.Social Studies (Elfers) -- p. 251, questions 2-5.** FABRIC FOR CAFTANSGeography -- US map test part 1 -- Friday(States and geographic features), 4/24part 2 (cities and capitals) -- Monday, 4/27.4/21/2009--Math 64 -- finish two worksheets for coordinate graphing.Math 63 -- Answer these questions about the "Falling Off the Ends" game:1) Describe how the game is played.2) What math skills do you practice playing this game?3) Create a different game that would work to practice these math skills. Explain how it is played.Science -- finish the worksheet for the flower dissection lab. Extra credit for dissecting one or two additional flowers at home.** we still need 2-liter pop bottles for our bottle biology project.Geography -- US map test part 1 (states and geography) on Friday, 4/24.US map test part 2 (cities and capitals) on Monday, 4/27.Social Studies -- buy fabric for your caftan.4/20/2009--Social Studies (Elfers) -- Read pp. 241-246. Complete lesson 3 worksheet.Social Studies (Daniel) -- Read pp. 232-239. Make a graphic organizer with notes and a picture for each of the following topics: life inside the household, life outside the household, military, water, gods and goddesses.** bring your fabric for your caftan by Tuesday, 4/28.Geography -- USA map test is Friday, 4/24.Math 63 -- Mid chapter practice test. P. 308, problems 1-20.Math 64 -- p. 318, problems 12-23, 26.Science -- Chapter 4 test is tomorrow. I will collect your test review.** bring 2-liter plastic bottles for Biology bottles project.4/17/2009--Social Studies (Elfers) -- Read pp. 232-239. Make a graphic organizer with notes and a picture for each of the following topics: life inside the household, life outside the house, military, water, gods and goddesses.** buy fabric for your caftan.Science -- Chapter 4 test is Tuesday. Prepare the test review on pp. 110-111.Math 64 -- Writing in mathMath 63 -- p. 307, problems 12-29Geography -- USA test is scheduled for 4/24.4/16/2009 --Math 63 -- use counters to draw models for these 5 subtraction problems:1) 4-1 =2) -3 -2 =3) 2-4 =4) -1-4 =5) -2-(-3) =Math 64 -- p. 312, problems 11-25 (odd), 29, 33Social Studies -- p. 229, question 1** buy fabric for your caftan.Science -- finish the heart rate lab. Test review and Prep on pp. 110-111. I will collect this work when you finish your test.** bring clean 2-liter bottles (with caps if possible).Geography -- US map test on 4/244/15/2009--Geography -- List of US states and capitals.Social Studies -- Map activity, ancient RomeBuy the fabric for your caftan by 4/28.Science -- ** bring in empty, clean, 2-liter bottles (with caps if possible) for the bottle biology projects.Complete the mathematics for the body system functions on page 105.Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 through 13 should be completed this week.Math --4/14/2009-- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 through 13 should be completed this week.Math 63 -- p. 302, problems 11-31(odd)Math 64 -- Answer these questions about the "Falling off the Ends" game:1) Describe the game "Falling Off the Ends."2) What math skills did you practice while playing this game?3) Create another game that might help you practice these skills. How is it played?Social Studies -- buy the fabric for your caftan by 4/28.Science -- Read pp. 102-103. Answer questions 1 & 2.** bring in empty, clean, 2-liter bottles (with caps if possible) for the bottle biology projects.Ch. 4 test will be on Tuesday, 4/21.Geography -- USA test will be given on 4/244/13/2009--Social Studies -- Finish 25 things about you, 10 questions activity.buy the fabric for your caftan by 4/28.Math 63 -- p. 299, questions 1-6Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 and 12 should be completed this week.Geography -- USA map test, is scheduled for 4/24.Science -- Finish digestive system worksheet4/9/2009--Social Studies (Mrs. Elfers' class) -- Open book/open notes test on ch. 15 -- Monday.Buy your fabric for your caftan by 4/28.Math 64 -- pp. 306-307 -- problems 4-9, 31, 32Math 63 -- pp. 296-297, problems 4-30 (even)Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 and 12 should be completed this week.Geography -- USA map test, is scheduled for 4/24.4/8/2009--Science -- read pp. 98-99 and answer questions 1 and 2Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 and 12 should be completed this week.Geography -- USA map test, is scheduled for 4/24.Social Studies -- projects are due tomorrow.** we'll be making caftans to wear for the 6th Grade International Festival. Students have calculated how much fabric they need for their caftan. Please purchase fabric and send to school by Tuesday, April 28.Parents who have a portable sewing machine and are willing to volunteer to help us sew caftans on Wednesday, 4/29, please email me or phone the school office.**These students have not paid fees for one or more field trips (Holly's Harps and/or The Re-Unicycle Show):Tia -- $15.00John -- $15.00Kylan -- $3.00Darcey -- $12.004/6/2009--Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed by Wednesday.Geography -- Europe map test, part II is scheduled for tomorrow, 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9These students have not paid fees for one or more field trips (Holly's Harps and/or The Re-Unicycle Show):Tia -- $15.00John -- $15.00Kylan -- $3.00Helen -- $12.00Darcey -- $12.004/7/2009--Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed by Wednesday.Geography -- USA map test, is scheduled for 4/24.Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9These students have not paid fees for one or more field trips (Holly's Harps and/or The Re-Unicycle Show):Tia -- $15.00John -- $15.00Kylan -- $3.00Darcey -- $12.004/6/2009--Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.html The worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed by Wednesday.Geography -- Europe map test, part II is scheduled for tomorrow, 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9These students have not paid fees for one or more field trips (Holly's Harps and/or The Re-Unicycle Show):Tia -- $15.00John -- $15.00Kylan -- $3.00Helen -- $12.00Darcey -- $12.004/2/2009--Science -- neuron models are due on Monday.Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.htmlThe worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed this week.Math 63 -- Chapter 5 test will be given on Friday. Use the practice test on P. 213 to prepare.Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled for 4/3 and 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9Permission slips for The Science and Math of Harps are due at this time.4/1/2009--Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.htmlThe worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed this week.Math 63 -- Chapter 5 test will be given on Friday. Use the practice test on P. 213 to prepare.Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled for 4/3 and 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9Permission slips for The Science and Math of Harps are due at this time.4/3/2009--Science -- neuron models are due on Monday.Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.htmlThe worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed this week.Math 64 -- p. 302, problems 11-33(odd).Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled for 4/3 and 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9Permission slips for The Science and Math of Harps are due at this time.4/2/2009--Science -- neuron models are due on Monday.Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.htmlThe worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed this week.Math 63 -- Chapter 5 test will be given on Friday. Use the practice test on P. 213 to prepare.Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled for 4/3 and 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9Permission slips for The Science and Math of Harps are due at this time.4/1/2009--Math -- Weekly fraction lessons from the Cool Math Website will be completed in the computer lab each Wednesday morning for the remainder of the school year. Students should complete the assigned worksheet following each lesson. The list of required worksheets is here: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/2009/03/fraction-mathematics.htmlThe worksheet for lessons 10 and 11 should be completed this week.Math 63 -- Chapter 5 test will be given on Friday. Use the practice test on P. 213 to prepare.Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled for 4/3 and 4/7Social Studies -- projects are due on April 9Permission slips for The Science and Math of Harps are due at this time.

December Assignments -- Archive

12/19/08--Have a wonderful, joyous, and blessed Christmas.12/18/08--Geography -- Canada test tomorrow.Math 63 -- Baseball project due tomorrow.Math 64 -- Decimals -- standard form, word form, expanded form worksheet.12/17/08--Math 63-- Chapter 2 test tomorrow.Baseball project is due on Friday.Geography -- Canada test is Friday.12/16/08--Math 63 -- Chapter 2 test is Thursday. Baseball project is due on Friday.Geography -- Canada test is 12/19.Remember the Food Drive!12/15/08--Math 64 -- "Letter" decimal models worksheetSocial Studies -- test tomorrowMath 63 -- Ch. 2 test Thursday. Baseball project is due on Friday.Geography -- Canada test 12/19.Remember the food drive!12/12/08--Social Studies -- test on Tuesday (Ch. 21 and Ch. 22)Math 63 -- Ch. 2 test on ThursdayBaseball project is due on Friday.Geography -- Canada test on Friday.REMEMBER TO BRING ITEMS FOR THE FOOD DRIVE12/11/08--Math 64 -- Baseball project is due tomorrow.Math 63 -- Math test (Chapter 2) will be next Thursday. Make sure you have the practice test to help you study.Social Studies -- Read pp. 606-610. Questions 2 & 3.Test on Chapters 21 and 22 is next Tuesday. Be sure you have your study guide.Science -- Open Book test tomorrow -- chapter 2.Geography -- Canada test is next Friday, 12/19.12/10/08--Math 64 -- Baseball project is due on Friday.Social Studies -- Students have the study guide for the South America test. Test will be given on Tuesday next week.Mrs. Elfers' homeroom only -- read pp. 600-605. Answer questions found in the captions for pictures on pages 601, 602, 603, and 604.Science -- there will be an open book/open notes test over chapter 2 on Friday.Geography -- the Canada test will be given on 12/19.12/9/08--Math 64 -- Test tomorrow. Baseball project is not due until Friday.Social Studies -- (Ms. Daniel's homeroom only) read pp. 600-605. Answer questions found in the captions for pictures on pages 601, 602, 603, and 604.Test on Chapters 21 and 22 will be next Tuesday.Science -- complete your drawing of the cell cycle. Use your textbook (pp. 40-41) as a model and incorporate information about the phases of mitosis from the handout.Geography -- Canada map test will be 12/19.12/8/08--Math 64 -- The rehearsal schedule for the Advent Concert has shifted the schedule for the math test. We will review tomorrow (Tuesday) and then take the test on Wednesday. The Greatest Baseball Players project will still be due that day.Social Studies -- Read pp. 595-599, answer questions 1, 3, 5, and 6.The test for chapters 21 and 22 (South America) is tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday, 12/16.Geography -- the Canada map test will be given 12/19.12/5/08--Math 64 -- Students have a "practice test" to be used to prepare for the data and graphing test. We will review this material on Monday, 12/8. The test will be given on Tuesday, 12/9.The Greatest Baseball Players of All Time project will be due on Wednesday, 12/10.Math 63 -- finish the Interpreting Graphs Practice worksheet.Social Studies -- read pp. 585-589. Complete the Argentina worksheet.Geography -- Canada map test will be given on 12/1912/4/08--Math 64 -- Students have a "practice test" to be used to prepare for the data and graphing test. We will review this material on Monday, 12/8. The test will be given on Tuesday, 12/9.Students are working in class on a project about The Greatest Baseball Players of All Time. This project will be due on Wednesday, 12/10.Math 63 -- pages 88-89, problems 3-12.Science -- p. 39, question 2.Geography -- The Canada map test will be given on 12/19.12/3/08--Social Studies -- Worksheet of "Cacique" rule. Textbook, p. 575.Science -- finish cell size model cubes.Geography -- Canada map test will be given on 12/19.12/2/08--Science/Health -- finish the "Poster Walk" forms.12/1/08 --Math 63 -- pp. 82 & 83, problems 3, 4, 9-12Science -- Read article about antimicrobial soaps. Write a 3-5 paragraph summary of the article. Here's the link to the article if you need to find it:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/09/AR2007110902114_pf.htmlGeography -- Canada test will be given on 12/19.

A Question for Parents -- Communication?

In the last couple of weeks, I've modified my approach to my weekly parent memo. Instead of filling in the number of missing assignments for each child (on a hard copy of the report that many parents never seem to see anyway), I've started simply listing those students who have missing work -- by name. My intent, on a week to week basis, is to keep parents informed about the work that is going on in my classes, and to make it easy for all of you to monitor the level of your student's performance. I think it is important for parents to know when work is turned in, graded, and returned to their student. Unfortunately, 6th graders are capable of making that simple bit of communication very difficult if they decide to do that. Listing students names is a simple, direct way of giving parents a "heads up" that there may be an issue. To tell the truth, I sort of feel that students who don't turn in assignments should know that we KNOW they are missing the mark. At least that is how I see it, but today, I got an email from one mother suggesting that I am hurting people's feelings and creating an issue. Since she is the only one to contact me about this, I am unsure whether this is a widespread perception that almost no one is talking to me about, or really just something that one parent is worried about. I need your help on this one... I am not interested in embarrasing anyone or causing an uproar. I really need to know -- Does seeing your child's name on a list of students who have work missing cause you great distress? Am I shining light on something that people would rather not have be seen? Is this something I need to rethink? Have I taken one problem and created another, worse one in the process of trying to fix it? I suppose the prudent thing to do is to suspend this practice until I know how parents would like me to proceed... Thanks for your consideration of all of this, Sue

December Assignment -- Archive

December 3, 2007Math 64 -- 11-3 worksheetDecember 4, 2007No homework -- be sure that you and your group are ready for your science "lesson" beginning on Thursday.December 5, 2007Math 64 -- p. 442, problems 3-10December 6, 2007Math 63 -- 11-3 worksheetDecember 6, 2007Math 64 -- p. 446, problems 6-10December 10, 2007P. 446, problems 3, 4, 6-10December 11,2007Study for Science Test -- FridayStudy for Social Studies Test -- ThursdayMath 64 -- finish your write-up on the Battleship activityDecember 12,2007Study for Science Test -- FridayStudy for Social Studies Test -- ThursdayMath 64 -- finish your write-up on the Battleship activityDecember 13, 2007Study for the science testDecember 14, 2007Math 64 -- practice test. Be ready to revies on Monday. Test will be Tuesday.Math 63 -- write up the Battleship game activity. Remember to write a short paragraph about how playing Battleship helps you understand or learn about the relationship between probability and area.

October Homework Assignments Archive

October 31, 2007Be safe tonight!Remember your "choice" projects for the China at the British Museum assignment are due tomorrow. October 30, 2007Math 63 -- p. 427, Writing Math -- questions 1&2Science -- make a cladogram -- C.O.W. packet October 29, 2007Math 64 -- p. 427, Writing Math-- questions 1&2 October 26, 2007Your Ancient China "choice" projects are due on Thursday. October 25, 2007Math 63&64 -- Write a description of a simulation that would allow you to determine the experimental probability that in a family with 5 children, 2 would be boys... You do not need to do the simulation, or determine the probability. You only need to describe how you would do the simulation.Social Studies -- "Choice Projects" for the Ancient China at the British Museum project will be due next Thursday, Nov. 1. You may choose from the following five projects:Create a 3-dimensional model of a Shang calendar. You might choose to make your model out of clay or plaster of Paris, or papier mache, or some other similar substance.Create a diorama of an Ancient Chinese Tomb. Your diorama should be 3-dimensional, and show the layout and design of a typical tomb as well as some of the typical artifacts that might be found there.Make a replica of a jade bi, similar to one that might have been placed in a tomb to protect and preserve the body of an ancient Chinese nobleman.Make a 3-dimensional model of Nu Gua, the female goddess from the ancient Chinese creation story.Make a replica of an oracle bone, used by the ancient Chinese to “divine” the answer to questions about almost any decision they faced. You might choose to make your “oracle bone” out of clay or plaster of Paris, or some similar material. October 24, 2007Science -- read pp. 189-191, answer questions 1-4 on p. 191Social Studies -- your map is due on Friday. October 22, 2007The science test is tomorrow. The Lentils Lab report is due on Wednesday.Social Studies (due Friday)--Make a map:From your house to school.Make your map detailed and accurate.Show which direction is north.Show important landmarks and details on your map.Make your map attractive to look at.Color your map and include artistic touches.We will send our maps to our Chinese pen pals. October 18, 2007Science test -- Tuesday, Oct. 23. Lentils Lab report due, Oct. 24Math 63 -- Homerun Hitters report due tomorrow. Math test on Monday.Math 64 -- completion of math test tomorrow. October 17, 2007Science: Lentils Lab Report -- due Wednesday, 10/24Chapter 9 test -- Tuesday, 10/23 October 16, 2007Science -- Plant a Sock lab write up (due tomorrow)Math 63--Homerun Hitters Project (due Friday)Test on Monday October 15, 2007Math 64-- Test tomorrow. Homerun Hitters report due tomorrow.Math 63 -- Homerun Hitters report due on Friday. Data and graphing test on Monday, 10/22. October 10, 2007Science -- flower parts dissection lab is due Monday.Math 64--Homerun Hitters final project and Data and graphing test on Tuesday.Math 63--you should have all the ranges calculated for the Homerun Hitters project. October 9, 2007Math 63 -- calculate the range for all the homerun hitters.Math 64 -- Homerun Hitters final report due on Tuesday (October 16). Students have directions and rubrics.Data analysis and graphing unit test -- Tuesday, October 16. October 8, 2007Social Studies -- read pp. 136-139. Answer questions 2 & 4.Science -- lab write up for flower parts dissection due Monday, October 15.Science -- your "Plant a Sock" boxes are due this week. Even if it didn't germinate, bring it in so we can talk about it. October 5, 2007No homework. Have a good weekend. October 4, 2007Social studies test tomorrow. October 3, 2007Study for the social studies test on Friday. October 2, 2007Terra Nova Testing is in progress. Get plenty of sleep and eat a good, healthy breakfast. Make sure you bring a #2 pencil to school. Get your permission slip for Caldwell Nature Center field trip signed...Social Studies test is Friday. Use the study guide to help you prepare.Math 63 -- finish calculating the means for the homerun hitters.Math 64 -- finish calculating the ranges for the homerun hitters. October 1, 2007Get your permission slip for Caldwell Nature Center field trip signed

August Assignments -- Archive

August 31, 2008 Math-63: Review data about our presidents and decide what you will choose to work with to create a bar graph. August 30, 2008 Math -63: Finish your adding machine tape graph "piece." It should have your name, your height in centimeters, a self-portrait, and 25 things about you.Math-64: Review data about our presidents and decide what you will choose to work with to create a bar graph.Science-- write a detailed description of your "object." August 29, 2008Math -64: Finish your adding machine tape graph "piece." It should have your name, your height in centimeters, a self-portrait, and 25 things about you. August 28, 2007Cover your books. Have forms signed.