Peck Math/Science

Math: We went over the test from yesterday, reviewed and made corrections.  The students were given the option of retaking a similar test to improve their grade.

Homework: None

 

Science: The students shared convection cell drawings and complete the Inv. 5 Notebook Quiz

Homework: Finish the Notebook Quiz if needed, and prepare for the test tomorrow!

 

**Don't forget Fun-size Candy Bars!  Mrs. Stewart's, Mr. Bolton's, and Mrs. Peck's class need 3 Musketeer Bars!**

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA: none

 

Math: Exercises 1- 3 on last page of Lesson 24-25 packet.

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed the Module 1 Post test today

Homework: None

 

Science: The students reviewed the process of convection and how all the heat transfers work together to form a convection cell.

Homework: Finish the Convection Cell drawing

 

**A few students volunteered to bring in "fun size" Milky Ways and 3 Musketeer bars for a science lab we will be doing on Friday.  Please send these in by Thursday is you are able to donate.**

Bolton ELA and MAth

Math: Complete exercises 2 and 3 from Lesson 24/25 handouts. (intro. to percents)

 

ELA: Complete questions from Divergent.  Students had a great deal of time in class to complete over the last couple of class periods and a good 30 minutes today to discuss with their groups before completing.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The class reviewed the concepts covered in Module 1, completed some practice problems, and prepared for the Module 1 Test tomorrow

Homework: Be ready for the test tomorrow!

 

Science: The class reviewed the process of convection and witnessed a convection current inside a chamber.

Homework: Answer questions from the "Convection" article in your notebook.

STEWART- Social Studies/Math

Social Studies- p. 46  1-6 (18 total answers)

 

Math- Les 25 Problem set and Exit ticket

 

 

STEWART- Math and Social Studies

Math- introduced Les 24  No homework

 

Social Studies- Write a message to a classmate in hieroglyphics (2 sentences at least 6 words long)

Due Friday

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math Les 24  Percentages

 

Social Studies- Decipher the Hieroglyphic Message

STEWART= Math and Social Studies

Math- We will continue with Les 24 tomorrow- No homework

 

SS- Finished our double crowns, and started on Hieroglyphics.  No homework

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice solving problems with percent by identifying the parts and whole of the equation.

Homework: Lesson 28 Problem Set

 

Science: The students defined density and learned how to calculate the density of an object.

Homework: Read the article, "Density" and answer the think questions.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 21, Example 2 and Exit Ticket.  Students should use strategy modeled in class.

 

ELA: Definitions of Need to Know Vocabulary for Research and Arguments

STEWART- Social Studies and Math

Social Studies- no homework We worked on making the double crown of Egypt

Math- Lesson 23

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 20 Problem Set

 

ELA: unfinished centers are homework.

 

Tomorrow is last day of Quarter 1.

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Stewart Math- les 22

 

Social Studies- The Gift of the Nile worksheet

 

Both Due Friday

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students worked (and struggled a bit) on finding the percent of a given quantity.  We will be working on this tomorrow as well. 

Homework: Lesson 26 Exercises 2b, 3a/b

 

Science: The students completed the Investigation 4 Notebook Quiz and reviewed for the test tomorrow.

Homework: Be prepared for the Investigation 4 Test tomorrow!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 20 Exploratory Challenge problems 1 - 11.  Calculators can be used for the decimal division of the money ratios.  Students had 30 minutes in class to get started on this.  They are practice problems for using unit rates to compare (from lesson 19)

 

ELA: any center activity not finished in class.

STEWART Math and SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies- Ancient Egypt- read text. p 38-46
Math- Lesson 21 Unit Rate Conversions

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 19 Problem Set

 

ELA: Center Activity due tomorrow.  Different for each group.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students developed strategies to change fractions into percents.

Homework: Lesson 25 - Complete the table in Exercise 5; Students should be fixing their errors, or retaking the test from last Thursday, if given that option, for a higher grade. These tests are due tomorrow and must have a parent signature no matter what the score.

 

Science: The students reviewed how energy is transferred into the atmosphere.

Homework: Complete the 6 Think Questions form the article "Heating the Earth".  Be prepared for the Notebook Quiz tomorrow and the Investigation 4 Test on Thursday!

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Study for test on Thursday!  Use Cornell Notes and last night's wksheet.

 

Math: Lesson 20  Problem Set and Exit Ticket is HW.

Peck Math/Science

Math: the students learned what percent means (out of 100) and how to convert percent to fraction/decimal form.

Homework: Lesson 24 Problem Set

 

Science: We reviewed conduction and radiation as forms of heat transfer.

Homework: Answer the four questions regarding heat conduction in your notebook.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math and ELA none:

Writing final draft of narrative in class tomorrow.

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Vocabulary and Guided Reading Wksheet for First Empires is due Wednesday.  If not finished in class, it is HW.  Quarter Final test is Thursday.  Study your Cornell Notes.

 

Math:  Started Lesson 20,  did not get far enough to assign the HW. 

 

Still need several conference preference times.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students compared rate to determine the fastest rates

Homework: Problem Set 23

 

Science: The students defined conduction and learned its properties.

Homework: Read the article "Thermometer" and answer the questions in complete sentences

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Guided Reading Notes were to be completed and checked today.  Reviewed for test on Thursday. 

 

Math:  Presented Lesson 19--Using Tables, Equations and Graphs to compare Rates.  HW Problem Set and Exit Ticket.

 

Conference Time preference notes went home last week.  Only a few have returned.  First returned get first choice of times.  Thank-you!

 

Cookie Dough order info also went out last week.  Orders and money are due Friday October 17th.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to calculate distance when given a rate and amount of time. D=R x T

Homework: Lesson 22 Problem Set

 

Science: The students attempted to warm freezing water using only hot water and NO mixing.

Homework: The Hot Water Challenge Lab Report needs to be completed through the Results section only

 

*Don't forget to return your Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling Form if you have not already done so!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: None: all in class

 

ELA: Students working on different endings for their Narrative.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced converting different units of measurement using the ratio concepts learned in class.

Homework: Lesson 21 Problem Set

 

Science: The students defined radiation and learned how radiant energy heats the earth through molecular movement.

Homework: Heating the Earth Lab Reports are due Monday!

Bolton math and ELA

Math: none, did Lesson 15 in class, review tomorrow for quiz on Lessons 11-14 on Friday

 

ELA: Complete "Using Specific Vocabulary" handout, then begin revising rough draft by using figurative language and more specific language

 

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies: Geography Review for test next week.  Read First Empires.  Worked on Gilgamesh comic strips.  No HW.

 

Math:  Reviewed mid-module test.  Retakes on Friday.  Lesson 18 presented.  HW Problem Set and Exit Ticket.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students divided two quantities and evaluated coordinate graphs to discover the "better buy".

Homework: Lesson 20 Problem Set

 

Science: The students graphed the results from yesterday's lab.

Homework: Graphs are due tomorrow!