Thursday, January 31, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.3 done in class.
  • Journal pages 211-212 do tonight!
  • Study link 6.3 + worksheet front and back.
  • Today's behavior will not be tolerated again! Do you want Mr. B to be "happy fun guy" or the "other" guy...??? It's all based on your behavior/maturity.  Let's have a better day tomorrow!!

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.6 done in class
  • We will finish journal pages tomorrow
  • Study Link 6.6 for homework

SCIENCE

  • Worked on Gravity Cruiser Challenge--Build day!
  • Bring pennies tomorrow!!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

SCIENCE

  • Bring in pennies (about 40) to use for your Gravity Cruiser
  • Bring in a t-shirt. bandana. wristband (whatever your group decided on)
  • If you have fabric markers, bring those too.

6TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.2 in class
  • Checked and went over SL 6.1.
  • JP 208-209 in class. Finish if not done.
  • Study Link 6.2 + back of worksheet from last night (dividing fractions)
  • No Brainpop tonight. I forgot that many of you had the play!

5TH MATH

  • Look at math boxes 6.1-6.5. Do you need to get caught up?
  • Hot Seat-Mental math
  • Journal page 180 together.
  • Study Link 6.5 tonight for homework

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

SCIENCE/ENGAGE

  • Went over Gravity Cruiser Challenge
  • We start building tomorrow!
  • No homework.

6TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.1
  • Journal pages 205-206 (done in class) Finish if not done
  • Worksheet (side 1...1-10 only)
  • Study Link 6.1
  • Went over mid-term exam together

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.4 done in class
  • Journal pages 174-176 discussed and covered in class.
  • Study Link 6.4

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Turned in test review for mid-term
  • Started mid-term exam
  • We will finish tomorrow
  • No homework. Rest and be ready for tomorrow

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.2 done in class
  • Finish jrnl pages for 6.2 with a yard or meter stick
  • Study link 6.2
  • Quiz Friday

SCIENCE

  • No Science today
  • No homework

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Reviewed for mid-term
  • Mid-term test tomorrow!
  • Study!!!

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 6.1 done in class
  • Journal pages 164-166. Finish if not done
  • Study link 6.1 for HW as well
  • Quiz on Friday!

SCIENCE

  • Turned in review
  • Took test on Motion and Design

Friday, January 18, 2013

5TH MATH

  • Here's a little secret. For Brainpop use:
  • username:  covington_teacher    password: cobra
  • This should allow you to access Brainpop 24 hrs/day
  • Log onto BrainPop
  • Click Math
  • Click Numbers and Operations
  • Click Simplifying
  • Watch video
  • Take quiz and email me the results:  rb03bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

6TH MATH

  • Presented Geometry projects today.
  • Worked on mid-year test review
  • Test correction sheet passed out. Due Monday.
  • We will go over the mid-year review (have it done) Tuesday.
  • Test Wednesday and Thursday!

SCIENCE

  • Went over review
  • Test Tuesday

Thursday, January 17, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Passed back tests and went over
  • Worked on Geomtry project during class--Due tomorrow!
  • Test corrections are NOT due tomorrow.
  • They are due on Tuesday!!  I will give you the sheet tomorrow.
  • We will work on your mid-year reviews tomorrow. It's not homework.
  • Focus on your project!!

5TH MATH

  • Go on "BrainPop"  usernname: covington  password: cobra
  • click on "math"
  • click on "data analysis"
  • click on "problem solving using tables"
  • watch the video
  • take the quiz and email me the results
  • Go on IXL. Letter S

SCIENCE

  • Worked on review in class.
  • Test will be on Tuesday.
  • Reviews due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Hopefully all of you showed mom/dad the rubric that you got last week on you GEOMETRY PROJECT. I have a feeling some of you did not, since I didn't get back some parent signatures on the rubric
  • Bring materials (posterboard) tomorrow as I will give you some class time to work on them.
  • Projects are due Friday. That will have given you 8 days to work on them.
  • Test should come back tomorrow
  • Mid-YEAR exam next week. Tuesday or Wednesday.
  • You got your review today. It's NOT homeowork yet, will work on it in class tomorrow. It will be due on Tuesday.
  • IXL!

5TH MATH

  • Took Test
  • Turned in Journals
  • Turned in both test reviews
  • Mid-Year Exam coming up in a few weeks!

SCIENCE

  • Watched video on robotics
  • Passed back quizzes.
  • Got final exam review.  It's NOT homework. I will give you some class time tomorrow.
  • Your test will be early next week.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Mr. B at a meeting this morning.
  • Kids finished math tests. Those that are still not finished...you MUST FINISH tomorrow.
  • Work on IXL tonight.
  • MID-TERM MATH EXAM (chapters 1-5 coming up!)
  • Review coming tomorrow.
  • Bring your Geometry project materials tomorrow for us to work on in class. Bring all materials you think you might need. Get a posterboard!!

5TH MATH

  • NO MORNING WORKSHOP TOMORROW!  I have a faculty meeting in the morning. Sorry.
  • Went over both reviews today. Due tomorrow.
  • Spent time working in journals and asking questions.
  • Journal and reviews due tomorrow.
  • TEST TOMORROW! Know your reviews and you'll do great!

SCIENCE

  • Roller coaster--potential vs. kinetic energy challenge
  • Fill in the blank worksheet (motion terms) due tomorrow

Monday, January 14, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Took test today.
  • Turned in journals.
  • YOU WILL HAVE MATH 1ST HOUR TOMORROW--change in schedule.
  • Those who did not finish their test, will finish tomorrow.
  • Work time to work on your geometry project tomorrw and Wednesday (I will be at a meeting in the morning)

5TH MATH

  • Promethean Review on the BIG BOARD:) fUN!
  • Went over review #1 in class and answered questions
  • Got review #2. FINISH TONIGHT and be ready to ask questions tomorrow. We will go over both reviews.
  • You will also have time to work in your journals and finish any work not yet completed.

SCIENCE

  • Potential to Kinetic Energy roller coaster challenge.
  • No homework.

Friday, January 11, 2013

6TH MATH

  • Algebra sheet with Mr. B's guidance. Finish the last one (#3)
  • Went over test review carefully.
  • Received 2nd review.
  • Both reviews due Monday
  • 7:45 workshop before test on Monday
  • TEST MONDAY

SCIENCE

  • Built lunar vehicle today.
  • No homework

Thursday, January 10, 2013

6TH MATH

  • TEST MOVED TO MONDAY
  • Constructing congruent angle pop quiz today. turned in.
  • Went over geometry project due next Friday. Have parent sign your sheet for two points on your test. Due tomorrow.
  • Study Links 5.9 and 5.10 due tomorrow
  • Review due tomorrow
  • Be sure to have your parents sign your project sheet.
  • Oral test tomorrow on the promethean board. Bring your texting thumbs

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 5.10/5.11
  • Passed back quizzes
  • Discussed bar graphs.
  • Make sure journal pages are finished up through 159.
  • Study Link 5.9 and 5.10

SCIENCE

  • Went over homework (energy) and turned in
  • Took Quiz and turned in.  Be sure to take it, if you were absent.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

SCIENCE

NO HOMEWORK
  • Sail cars

6TH MATH

  • Math teams today
  • Math box 5.9 done in class. Finish if not done
  • Worked on worksheet--constructing three congruent angles. Some of you are really getting it:)!!
  • No journal pages tonight--You're welcome Lucas!
  • Study Link 5.9 only.
  • I will be out at a math meeting tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be catch-up day on any journal pages etc. Bring all materials...especially journals.  Tomorrow is a work day!!
  • TEST FRIDAY.

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 5.9 done in class.
  • Worked in math teams today.
  • Reviewed Study Link 5.8 extensively
  • Circle graphs (pg. 152)
  • JP 150 and Study Link 5.9 and 5.10 for HW (skip JP 151 for now...we will cover it later in the week)

Monday, January 7, 2013

SCIENCE

  • Finish packet through questions through lesson 8 (question 9) If not done already!
  • Checking this tomorrow.

6TH MATH

  • Math Box 5.8
  • Continued construction on Congruent Angle sheet
  • Turned in homework from Friday
  • Journal pages 192-193 (protractor and compass needed. Bring a signed note in from mom/dad if you DO NOT have a compass and/or protractor and couldn't complete homework)
  • Journal pages 192-193
  • Study Link 5.8
  • IXL letter Z for the week.
  • CHAPTER 5 TEST ON FRIDAY

5TH MATH

  • Math Box 5.8 done in class and discussed
  • Went over homework from Friday and checked in Study Links.
  • Journal pages 147-148
  • Study Link 5.8
  • Quiz Wednesday over 5.4-5.9
  • IXL (FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS) Letter L.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

5th Math

  • Math Box 5.7
  • Journal pages 145-146
  • Study Link 5.7

SCIENCE

  • Lesson 8- A look at Friction
  • Finish questions 1-6 in your packet from lesson 8 if not already done.

6th Math

  • Math Box 5.7 done in class
  • Mental math done in class
  • Journal pages 188-189 if you have a compass
  • Study Link 5.7 for homework

SCIENCE

  • Lesson 8-- A look at Friction
  • Finish questions 1-6 from Lesson 8 if not already done!