Monday, February 28, 2011

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S.: complete First Americans packet.
Math: Per. 3 p. 152(1-7)
Per. 5 p. 96 (1-9)

STEWART Math- Social Studies

Social Studies- Junior Scholastic  ALL
 
Math- period 3-
p. 283  11-20
 
period 4- No Homework (We took a test - grade has been entered)

Peck-Science Homework

Today we graded the reading assignment from Friday on "The Lowly Paramecium". We also reviewed what was going to be on the test tomorrow and previewed what we will be doing in Investigation 4.

HW: Be ready for the test tomorrow!

Friday, February 25, 2011

STEWART Math and SS

Social Studies- The Main Idea and Detail project is DUE Monday!  The Junior Scholastic is due Tuesday!
 
Math- Period 3- worksheet is DUE Monday
         Period 4- TEST on MONDAY

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

LANGUAGE ARTS

Stars Lesson 4 1-16 due tomorrow
Vocabulary Unit 3 due Tuesday, 3/1
Vocabulary/Spelling Test Wednesday, 3/2
*******READING LOG DUE 3/4**********

STEWART MATH and SOCIAL STUDIES

Math- Period 3- p. 277  7-31
         Period 4- p. 149-150
 
Social Studies (per 2 and 5)- Part 4 The Roman Republic- Julius Caesar

Friday, February 18, 2011

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. begin studying for Legacy Test.  Wed.
Math: None

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Notes Packet for Alexander the Great and Hellenism
Math: Per. 3: Triangle Notes from p. 147
Per. 5: p. 94 (2-14 evens)
 

Peck-Science Homework

Yesterday the students completed the test for Investigation 5.  Today we went backwards to begin Investigation 3 - a study of microscopic life.  We recorded observations of an Elodea leaf and talked about how cells are organized.  The students also discovered movement within the cell called cytoplasmic streaming.
 
HW: None, but I will be collecting Lab p. 15 tomorrow.

LANGUAGE ARTS

STARS STRATEGY 3 1-16 due tomorrow
Quiz Wizard due Tuesday
 

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math  period 3- Taking the chapter test :)
         period 4- p. 147-146 (fat workbook)
 
Social Studies- (period 2 and 5) Part 3 of the Roman Republic- Civil Wars  Due Friday

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S. Notes for Legacies, Post Test on Legacies on Friday
Math: Per. 3 Finding the Sum of the Interior Angles of a Triangle.
Per.5, p. 93 (1-13 odds)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Presented Skits today
Math: Per. 3, p. 145 (1-6)
Per. 5, p.92 (1-21)

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- period 3 p. 265 10-19 (in the green book)
         period 4 p. 476 (in the 6th grade TEXTBOOK) 9-29 Not 28
 
Social Studies-Republic of Rome part 2
 

Peck-Science Homework

The students reviewed for the test and discussed ideas for the upcoming Arrowhead Science Fair. Encourage your child to think about ideas for a science project.

HW: Complete the reading questions for "Seeds of Life" in your spiral notebook. Make sure you are ready for tomorrow's Inv. 5 test!

LANGUAGE ARTS

STARS STRATEGY 2 DETAILS
 
*****STUDY Vocabulary and Spelling Test Unit 2 TOMORROW

Monday, February 14, 2011

Bolton Math and S.S.

Math: went to computer lab for district mid test
S.S.: presenting Alexander skits tomorrow.

LANGUAGE ARTS

STARS_ Strategy 1  1-16 Due Tomorrow
 
Vocabulary/ Spelling Test Wednesday, February 16

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math Period 3- p. 263 10-14 (redo of all 5 problems if you missed more than 1)
Math Period 4- p. 141-142 -in the fatter workbook .  Bring a protractor from home if you don't like the ones we have in class :)
 
Social Studies 2 and 5- THE REPUBLIC OF ROME part 1  Due Tuesday

Peck-Science Homework

All science classes had GREAT today with Office Jackson.  We DO have homework due for Tuesday though, so make sure your child is prepared!
 
HW: Lab NB p. 34 Response Sheet needs to be completed and ready for grading.  We do have a test on Inv. 5 Wednesday.
Happy Valentine's Day!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Continuing practice, will present on Tues.
Math: Per. 3, p. 144 (7-13) drawing angles.

Peck-Science Homework

Thank you to ALL the parents who donated their time in honor of our Greek and Roman Day!  The students had a great time and it would not be possible without your help and support!
 
HW: Students! Remember that Response Sheet Lab NB p. 34 is
due on Tuesday.  We do not meet on Monday due to GREAT.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Students completing scripts for skits.
Math: Per. 3: p. 142 (1-13)
Per. 5: P. 90 (1-17)

Peck-Science Homework

Wednesday February 9, 2011

Periods 2 and 3 - Today we turned in our "Secret Garden" questions, observed root samples under the microscope, and recorded our observations. We learned what chlorophyl is and what function it serves in a plant.

No Homework

Periods 4 and 5 - We discussed our observations from the lab, drew and labeled a root in our notebook and identified the functions of each part.

HW - Response Sheet Lab NB p. 34 is due Tuesday when we meet again.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Peck - Science Homework

Periods 4 & 5 The students recorded observations of different types of roots today. They also learned what chlorophyll is and what function it serves in a plant.

No Homework

Periods 2 & 3 - The students watched the rest of "The Secret Garden" and answered the questions from the movie.

***Homework - These questions are due tomorrow for class.

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- Period 3 p. 258-259 1-25
         Period 4  Practice test given  CHAPTER TEST (8) on Tuesday
 
Social Studies- We are working on mosaics in class (lots and lots of pasta)

Friday, February 4, 2011

Bolton Math and S.S.

Math: none
S.S. Answer question for Alexander the Great

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Peck-Science Homework

No school today, but I would like to remind my homeroom students to begin bringing in props that we have discussed for the play.  We are in need of a small play pool to be used for the fountain! See you on Thursday!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- Period 3 p. 257 15-30 Due Thursday
         Period 4  p, 139-140 (fat workbook)- Due Friday
 
Social Studies
        Period 2  Read and packet with 8-1,8-2,9-1,9-2  Due Thursday
        Period 5  Read and packet 9-1, 9-2 Due Friday
 
 

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S. none
Math: Per.3,Test Thursday Chapter 7
Per. 5 p. 85 (1-12) just estimate

Peck-Science Homework

The students examined their minisprouters for evidence of germination. We then decided to see if leaving the minisprouter kits out in the light would have a different effect than the dark. The students also watched a video on what is actually happening in nature around their garden. They answered the questions on p. 33 in their Lab Notebooks.

*No Homework tonight