Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: handout for 4-2, define words and make double bubble map to compare and contrast Sparta and Athens

 

Math: p. 52 (1-8)

Peck-Science Homework

The students learned how wind is created today.  We looked at the 4 types of local winds and how they are named and how they are created. 

 

Homework: Complete the reading "Where the Wind Blows" and answer the 2 Thinking Questions at the end.

**We may have a test on Thursday on Inv. 8!

 

Bring in a toy for the toy Drive!!!

Don't forget to return your Angel Tree field trip permission slip and bring in a donation please!!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Shields due Tuesday.

 

Math: Period 3: workbook p. 50 (1-14)

period 5: none

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Per. 2, none, took quiz today

Per. 4, Study for Quiz chap 4. sec. 1 tomorrow.

 

Math: Per. 3, Workbook, p.48 (1-25 odds)

Per. 5, workbook p. 50 (1-14 all)

Peck-Science Homework

We corrected the questions from yesterday's reading today and witnessed how pressure changes are shown on a barometer. 

 

Homework: No homework tonight! We will have GREAT class during science tomorrow.

LANGUAGE ARTS

 

All classes

 

Quiz Wizard due tomorrow - both sides

 

Bring Reading Log tomorrow- we will work on it in class.

 

No homework over the break- please have your child work on the reading log, it is due on 12/9.

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S.: Period 2, quiz on section 4-1 based on notes.  Students should complete definitions to help study.

 

Period 4: Video handout due.  Egypt re-test tomorrow.

 

Math: Period 3: workbook p. 46 (2-28 evens)

 

Period 5: none

Peck-Science Homework

The students got their tests back from Investigation 7 and reflected on their performance.  Next I introduced our new unit, Air Pressure and Wind.  We did a mini investigation that showed how pressure affects air and water. 

 

Homework: Complete the Thinking Questions at the end of the article, "What is Air Pressure" in your spiral notebooks. Due Tuesday!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Same as Thursday.  Did not meet today.

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Per.2: Video handout due Monday

 

Per.4: none

 

Math: Per. 3: Rounding Decimals handout

 

Per. 5: workbook p.46 (1-19 odds)

 

Peck-Science Homework

The students graded and reviewed the reading questions from "Earth: The Water Planet".  They also took the test on Investigation 7. 

 

Homework: No homework, but please remember to have your reading log book here for tomorrow's read-in! Students may bring a pillow. 

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Period 2: Try to answer some video questions on handout, we will finish video tomorrow.

 

period 4: handout 4-1,both sides

 

Math: Period 3: workbook p.42 (1-12)

 

Period 5: Rounding handout

 

STEWART Math, Social Studies

Math-

  Period 3-91-91

  Period 4 87-88

 

Social Studies-  Sparta/ Lycurgus and Sparta worksheet Due Tursday

Peck-Science Homework

The students practiced going through the water cycle using the FOSS Website and reviewed how usable fresh water is so scarce on our planet.

Homework: The students need to complete the reading "Earth: The Water Planet" and answer the questions.  They also need to finish the Water Cycle Drawing they were working on in class today.  We will also have a SHORT quiz tomorrow over Investigation 7. 

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Period 2: handout 4-1, both sides

Period 4: Read pp. 122-123,take notes.

 

Math: Period 3: p. 40 (1-18)

Period 5: none

Peck-Science Homework

We reviewed what the Water Cycle is and how it works.  The students also watched a video that discussed Hydrology and what hydrologists do in their career.

Homework: Read "Earth: The Water Planet" and answer the questions on the half sheet of paper in your spirals. Due Thursday!  We also have a short quiz on Investigation 7 Thursday!  

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Period 2: Read p. 122-123 and take notes with pictures.

 

Period 4: Read p 119-121 and take notes with pictures.

 

Math: Period 3: p.39 complete number 10

 

Period 5: P. 40 (1-18)

Peck-Science Homework

The students participated in a GREAT presentation with Officer Jackson.

 

No Homework tonight!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3: Workbook p. 38 (1-18)

 

Period 5: none

 

 

S.S.: Period 2: Read pp. 118-120 in tet and take notes and draw pictures using the note taking strategy discussed in class.

 

Period 4: Completed Egypt Test today.

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Test Chapter 1

 

S.S.: Period 2 Test Egypt

 

Period 4: Reviewing for Test on Friday for Egypt.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Vocabulary Packet due tomorrow.

Vocabulary and Spelling test Friday

IDIOM drawing due Monday

 

Reading Log due December 9th - should be around entry 4

Peck-Science Homework

We reviewed what a weather balloon is and how it helps predict the weather and study climate change.  The students worked on the study guide in preparation for tomorrow's test on Inv. 6.  The study guide is not due as an assignment, but is a HUGE tool for being successful tomorrow!

HW: Study for the test on Investigation 6 Tomorrow!!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Period 2: reviewing for Chapter 2 Test on Wed.

 

Period 4: Handout 2-3 due tomorrow, quiz on sec.2-3, test on Friday

 

Math: Period 3: Test on Chapter 1

 

Period 5: Test on Chapter 1 tomorrow and Workbook p.37 (1-8) "Decimals" due

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students shared their poems and reviewed different types of clouds and the weather they produce.  They also learned how a weather balloon works and how it is used to predict the weather.

 

Homework: Read the "Weather Balloon" article on p. 43-44 and answer the 4 questions at the end in your spiral notebooks.
***Test on Investigation 6 Wednesday! Study Guides will be passed out tomorrow!***

Peck-Science Homework

I apologize for not posting yesterday's homework. Fortunately everyone was prepared today! We reviewed how a cloud is formed and wrote the 5 main steps involved in cloud formation.  The students also competed a reading on Observing Clouds and answered the 5 questions at the end.

Homework: If you did not finish the Thinking Questions at the end of the article, they are due for Monday! 

Reminder! If you are entering the Cloud Poem Contest, your poem needs to be on a separate piece of paper with your name and period.

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math- period 3- no homework

Math- period 4 p. 239 11-27

                      p.  240 31-36

                      p. 241  37-42 and 44-48

                      p. 242 55-66

This is a review for the Ch 4 TEST on Tuesday

Social Studies (3 and 5)   no homework

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S. Period 2: complete gods booklet and handout for section 2-3

 

Period 4: Complete gods booklet

 

Math: Complete Noteables pp. 22-24 as review for chapter 1.

Peck-Science Homework

The students went on a field trip to the AZ Science Center today.  They visited many different exhibits within the center and participated in a Junior Forecasters Program with the meteorologists at Channel 3 News.

No Homework this evening!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Finished video. Video question handout due Thursday.

 

Math: Workbook p. 18 (1-14) (we discovered #9 is missing - typo - so there are really only 13 problems) due Thur.

 

Wed. is Science Field Trip.

 

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students reviewed evaporation and condensation. I performed a demonstration that showed how increased pressure can cause an increase in temperature.  The students discussed what they observed and came to this conclusion that an increase in pressure causes an increase in temperature.

No Homework tonight!

**Don't forget a sack lunch for the field trip tomorrow!

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S. Continuing Video

 

Math: Period 3: Workbook p. 16 (1-23 odds)

 

 

Period 5: Workbook p. 16 (1-23 all)

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 2 Jr Scholastic due tomorrow

Quiz Wizard due Thursday

Periods 3-5

Jr Scholastic and Quiz Wizard due tomorrow

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today we discussed requirements for the upcoming trip to the AZ Science Center on Wednesday and reviewed dew point. We learned how to calculate the relative humidity in the classroom by comparing a wet bulb thermometer temperature with a dry bulb thermometer temperature and reading a humidity calculator.

HW: Read "Dragon's Breath" p. 34-36 and answer the 4 Thinking Questions in your notebooks.

*Don't forget to get your Discipline Cards signed!