Friday, December 16, 2011

SCIENCE/ENGAGE

Your only homework is to mail a clean copy of your National Park letter.

Enjoy your break, and I'll see you next year.

Mr. B

5TH MATH

Took quiz today.

NO HOMEWORK. YOU'VE EARNED A WELL-DESERVED BREAK!

Happy Holidays.

Mr. B

6TH MATH

NO HOMEWORK...YOU'VE EARNED A WELL DESERVED BREAK!

Happy Holidays

Mr. B

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

5TH MATH


  • Math box 5.8 done in class-went over...

  • Checked in last night's homework (SL 5.7) and discussed as a class

  • Journal pages 147-148 done in class.

  • Using calculator to convert fractions to decimals (discussed)

  • HW=Study Link 5.8

  • QUIZ FRIDAY ON DECIMALS TO FRACTIONS TO PERCENTS!

6TH MATH


  • math box 5.9 done in class--went over

  • Corrected last night's homework (SL 5.8) and went over

  • Did journal page 194 as a class. Do you know the geometry rules! Most of you look like you do...:)

  • Spent some time working on our projects (DUE TOMORROW!)

  • HW-Journal pages 195-197 (many of you finished this in class)

  • Study Link 5.9 + worksheet ("angle relationships and algebra")

SCIENCE/ENGAGE


  • Started "earthquakes" today

  • Read pages 44-48.

  • HW=First page of handout (front and back only....don't do page two)

  • Also...Make corrections to National Park business letter and bring in polished copy tomorrow so we can mail out on Friday, and hopefully get back some goodies after break!:)

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

SCIENCE/ENGAGE


  • watched video on mountain making.

  • Tomorrow--starting EARTHQUAKES!!

5TH MATH


  • Math Box 5.7 done in class-went over

  • Checked in last night's hw (SL 5.6...everyone did it!!:)

  • Played game: "frac tac toe" for practice converting fractions to decimals. Good game!

  • Journal page 145 done in class together

  • Study Link 5.7 for HW--+worksheet if you didn't do it last night.

6TH MATH


  • Went over constructing congruent angles...fun!!

  • Worked on two worksheets today for practice (and one from yesterday)

  • You will be turning in these three worksheets tomorrow (finish for HW if not already done...and you have a compass at home)

  • HW = Study Link 5.8

Friday, December 9, 2011

5TH MATH


  • Discussed lesson 5.5--fractions to decimals to percents (the triplets)

  • Worked on journal pages 138-140 in class (finish if not done, but I think nearly everyone completed...)

  • Study Link 5.5 for hw

  • Have a nice snowy weekend

6TH MATH


  • Took test re-take (some students)

  • Worked on architecture project

  • No homework...other than possibly working on your project (Due Thursday)

SCIENCE/ENGAGE


  • Listened to presenter from River Rogue talk about Macroinvertebrates.

  • Took test

  • No homework

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

6TH MATH


  • Passed back tests (Test re-take on Friday. I will take the average of the two tests)

  • Covered coordinate geometry today. Lesson 5.3

  • Math Box 5.3 done in class

  • HW=Journal pages for lesson 5.3 and Study link 5.3

  • FRIDAY IS A WORK DAY FOR YOUR ARCHITECTURE PROJECT. BRING YOUR SUPPLIES! (POSTER BOARD, PICTURES ETC.)

5th MATH


  • Reviewed fractions and mixed numbers together

  • Passed back test corrections

  • Math Box 5.3 done in class

  • HW=Journal pages for lesson 5.3 and Study Link 5.3

SCIENCE/ENGAGE


  • Turned in plate tectonics diagram.

  • Started earth boundaries construction

  • NO homework

  • QUIZ FRIDAY (REVIEW WED.)

Thursday, December 1, 2011

SCIENCE/ENGAGE


  • Turned in HW from last night

  • Worked on "Inside the Earth" diagram--finish for HW if not done

  • Read Section 3 "Continental Drift" pgs. 18-22 and answer questions 1-2b. Complete sentences! Capitalization! End punctuation! Cursive. Just like you have been doing!! It's getting much better!!!!!!!!!! :)

6TH MATH



  • Finished math test today


  • Passed back journals for grade


  • DISCUSSED DETROIT ARCHITECTURE PROJECT-- Parent initials for 2 pts. PROJECT DUE DECEMBER 15TH.


  • Journal pages 163-164 and Study Link 5.1 for HW

5TH MATH


  • Finished math test today

  • Mad Minute Math (division)

  • Journal page 121-122 done in class....by some kids. If it's too difficult...then wait and we will cover it again tomorrow. WE ARE COVERING LESSON 5.1 AGAIN TOMORROW.

  • Study Link 5.1...if you're ready...otherwise we'll cover 5.1 again tomorrow...due to our limited time in class today:)

  • Passed back journals for grade and passed out missing assignment sheet as well