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September 29, 2006
Science
Classwork (Fri. 9/29)
1. Finish measurement notes and discuss importance of taking accurate measurements.
2. Complete: How Do You Measure Up? lab sheet. It provides practice in making predictions and an opportunity to compare those predictions with actual results. Students are paired for this activity and learn how to select an appropriate metric unit for items being measured. We will complete Part II (Are You a Square?) on Monday.
Homework
Complete all questions for How Do You Measure Up? including the challenge question. If you did not get an opportunity to measure your height and arm span, then you need to finish the sheet on Monday. However, you can begin to answer the challenge question, since it asks you to compare your data with that of a classmate and you should have been able to complete the data table.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Discuss the importance of identifying the locations of countries contained within Europe.
2. Label the Western Europe map and color the selected countries and bodies of water. Students will use pp. 202-203 and pp. 210-214 for reference.
3. Use your map to make a list of items 1-22(Countries & their capitals) and a list of items A-L (Bodies of water).
Homework
Complete any portion of the classwork that you did not finish in class today.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:07 PM
September 28, 2006
Science
Classwork (Thur. 9/28)
1. Finish quiz and DEAR make-up.
2. Finish video (where applicable).
3. Begin discussion on measurement.
Homework
Complete metric measurement WS. Use a metric ruler.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Brief review of homework and chapter 1 content.
2. Take test.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:04 PM
September 27, 2006
Science
Classwork (Wed. 9/27)
1. Complete essential question #11 in your journal.
2. Brief review and take quiz.
3. DEAR time.
No Homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review Climate crossword puzzle.
2. Discuss and practice reading & interpreting time zone maps. Text: pp. 22-23. Complete all exercises noted.
3. Begin Chap. 1 Review WS.
Homework
1. Complete Chap. 1 Review WS-both sides. Due tomorrow.
2. Study for Chap. 1 Test, which will be given tomorrow. Use review WS and all other handouts for reference.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:53 PM
September 26, 2006
Science
Classwork (Tues. 9/26)
1. Share projects(where applicable).
2. Review Sec. 4-3 (Drifting Continents) WB and discuss.
3. View Bill Nye video(Earth's Crust) and take notes on foldable paper(as instructed in class). Min. of 10 facts & 2 illustrations.
Homework
Study for quiz on Sec. 4-1 thru 4-3. It will be given tomorrow. Use your WB and notes for reference.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Share projects.
2. Review Sec. 1-2 maps & diagrams.
3. Take Sec. 1-2 quiz.
4. Begin Climate of Europe crossword puzzle. Use colored pencils and the map on p. 3 of your text to accurately depict (show) the climate zones of Europe on the flip-side of the puzzle. Note: If you do not have the same colors, be sure to provide a key identifying the zones. Use the front side and your text to help you find the answers to the puzzle.
Homework
1. Finish crossword puzzle on Climate of Europe.
2. Begin studying for Chap. 1 Test. It will be given on Thurs. Be sure to study all (3) sections in Chap. 1. The primary focus will be on Sec.1-3. Use your section review responses, handouts and your text for reference.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:09 PM
September 25, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 9/25)
1. Finish projects and give presentation.
Homework
Begin studying for Sec. 4-1 thru 4-3 quiz, to be given on Wed. Use notes and WB for reference.
Social Studies
Classwork
Finish group projects and give presentation.
Homework
1. Complete all questions in Sec. 1-3 review. Due tomorrow.
2. Sec. 1-2 quiz will be given tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:05 PM
September 22, 2006
Science
Classwork (Fri. 9/22)
1. Finish Earth's Interior project. You will have 10 min on Mon. to fine tune your project prior to presentations.
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review Sec. 1-1 quiz by making corrections.
2. Begin carousel brainstorming group projects on Climate & Vegetation and Natural Resources of Europe & Russia.
Homework
1. Study your vocabulary, maps/diagrams, Sec. Review HW and any other notes for Sec. 1-2 quiz on Monday.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:45 PM
September 21, 2006
Science
Classwork (Thur. 9/21)
1. Work on Earth's Interior Team Project. Click below for a description of the nature of this project.
2. Finish/submit essential questions #7-10.
No Homework
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Discuss Sec. 1-2(Climate & Vegetation). Model active reading strategies and appropriate study skills habits to practice while reading. Interpret maps & diagrams to improve comprehension and analyze relationships between climate zones and vegetation zones.
2. Complete Guided Reading Review for Sec. 1-2.
Homework
1.Complete Sec. 1-3 Guided Reading Review(GRR), the flip-side of the Sec. 1-2 GRR which was done in class. Be prepared to review both sides tomorrow.
2. Sec. 1-2 quiz will be given on Mon. Use your KWL, GRR and Sec. Review homework for reference. Remember to study the vocabulary thoroughly.
In Science, students are demonstrating proficient knowledge of the Earth's Interior and it's impact on Earth's surface by first brainstorming and submitting proposals for a "Candy or Ice Cream" product that adequately depicts the layers of the Earth. Student teams must then create a 2D prototype of their product and draw analogies between it and the Earth's Interior.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:50 PM
September 20, 2006
Science
Classwork (Wed. 9/20)
1. Continue Essential Questions.
2. Submit project plan for approval.
3. DEAR time.
Homework
Period 1 only-Get your internet permission slip signed. Due tomorrow.
No other homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review latitude/longitude scavenger hunt.
2. DEAR time.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:25 PM
Science
Classwork (Wed. 9/20)
1. Continue Essential Questions.
2. Submit project plan for approval.
3. DEAR time.
Homework
Period 1 only-Get your internet permission slip signed. Due tomorrow.
No other homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review latitude/longitude scavenger hunt.
2. DEAR time.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:25 PM
September 19, 2006
I would like to say thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I truly appreciate it. Please know that you made my day. :)
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:33 PM
Science
Classwork (Tues. 9/19)
1. Collect HW and discuss.
2. Complete Essential Questions #'s 7-10 in journals.
3. Review Sec. 4-1(Convection Currents & the Mantle)
4. Discuss nature of the Earth Interior Project, begin brainstorming and devising group plans.
Homework
Periods 2 & 3. Get your internet permission slip signed. Due tomorrow.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Answer Essential Questions #'s 3-6.
2. Complete Latitude/Longitude Scavenger Hunt
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:21 PM
September 18, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 9/18)
1. Finish 4-1WB (Earth's Interior) and review.
2. Read 4-2(Convection Currents & the Mantle) and complete WB.
3. Update KWL with additional questions from each section and information learned from reading/discussion.
Homework
1. Based on what you read in class today, write (2) examples of each method of heat transfer. Be sure to write the name of the method and then provide (2) examples for it.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Discuss Constitution Day,
2. View videos on the U.S. Constitution.
3. Discuss the significance of Constitution Day and the Constitution.
Homework
Reinforcement of Sec. 1-2(Climate & Vegetation): Study(Analyze) and interpret the maps & diagrams in this lesson. Answer all skill questions included in the maps/diagrams. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:04 PM
September 15, 2006
Science
Classwork (Fri. 9/15)
1. Finish Discover! Activity in Sec. 4-1and review.
2. Begin KWL-graphic organizer regarding Plate Tectonics.
3. Begin Reading Sec. 4-1 on Earth's Interior and completing WB.
Homework: Get progress report signed. Due tuesday.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review study questions.
2. Take quiz.
3, Complete scavenger hunt for latitude/longitude practice.
Homework: Get progress report signed. Due tuesday.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:40 PM
September 14, 2006
Science
Classwork (Thur. 9/14)
1. Finish CPR #1(Observ/Infer) and review.
2. Begin Discover! Activity(4-1) and hypothesize about what is inside of 10 unknown containers.
No Homework
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Read Sec. 1-2 and continue to update your KWL. Be sure to include the title of the lesson.
2. Copy, answer and review study guide questions provided in class.
Homework
1. Study for 1-1 quiz-to be given tomorrow. Use KWL(1-1), section review questions, (1-1) guided reading WS, and textbook for reference.
2. Complete 1-2 Section Review(All)
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:12 PM
September 13, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. Begin CPR #1(Observations and Inferences)
3. DEAR time.
Homework
Find a picture or comic strip from the newspaper, a magazine or other source. Paste it onto a sheet of notebook (or printer) paper and write 6 statements (3 observations and 3 inferences) beneath the picture. Do not state which type each sentence represents. Record the answers to the statements (whether observation or inference) on a separate sheet (preferably on an index card). Due tomorrow.
Social Studies
Classwork (Wed. 9/13)
1. Discuss KWL and model (using interactive Promethean board) effective use of the reading/note-taking strategy. Content: 1-1 Land & Water of Europe & Russia.
2. DEAR time.
Homework
Begin preparing for quiz on 1-1 which will be given on Friday. Focus on section vocabulary, key land forms and water features.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:16 PM
Science
Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. Begin CPR #1(Observations and Inferences)
3. DEAR time.
Homework
Find a picture or comic strip from the newspaper, a magazine or other source. Paste it onto a sheet of notebook (or printer) paper and write 6 statements (3 observations and 3 inferences) beneath the picture. Do not state which type each sentence represents. Record the answers to the statements (whether observation or inference) on a separate sheet (preferably on an index card). Due tomorrow.
Social Studies
Classwork (Wed. 9/13)
1. Discuss KWL and model (using interactive Promethean board) effective use of the reading/note-taking strategy. Content: 1-1 Land & Water of Europe & Russia.
2. DEAR time.
Homework
Begin preparing for quiz on 1-1 which will be given on Friday. Focus on section vocabulary, key land forms and water features.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:16 PM
September 12, 2006
Science
Classwork (Tues. 9/12)
1. Complete WB (pp. 1-4) & review.
2. Discuss observations & inferences.
Homework
Finish CW by making a total of 4 sentences of your own. 2 qualitative observations and 2 quantitative observations. Due tomorrow.
Note: Click below if you need to refer to the information provided in class regarding observations and inferences. Remember: All work should be done on NB paper and that you are supposed to define the first two terms.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. Reread 1-1 and answer guide for reading questions provided(WS). Review answers.
3. Discuss how to continue entries in your KWL.
Homework
Use 1-1 (in your text) to add additional facts learned in the "L" section of your KWL. If you think of additional questions that you'd like to learn the answers to, then jot them down on your KWL in the "W" section. Due tomorrow.
Observation or Inference?
Observations -
Inferences -
Qualitative Observations – observations that use words (only) to describe something
Quantitative Observations – observations that use words and numbers to describe what the object is and how much there is
For the items below: tell whether the sentence is a qualitative or quantitative observation. For homework, make up (4) sentences of your own (two of each type of observation).
1. The clock is oval-shaped and has a diameter of 12 cm.
2. The leaf was yellowish-brown.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:34 PM
September 11, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 9/11)
1. Finish discussion of Reading strategies and practice with science content.
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Finish discussion of Reading strategies and practice with social studies content.
Homework
Read 1-1 (chap. 1, sec 1) and complete review #'s 1-5. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:37 PM
September 08, 2006
Science
Classwork (Fri. 9/8)
1. Review Scavenger Hunt for textbook.
2. Discuss Active Reading Skills. Reference-Reader's Handbook
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Complete textbook Scavenger Hunt and review.
2. Begin discussion of Active Reading skills. Reference-Reader's Handbook.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:39 PM
September 07, 2006
Science
Classwork (Thur. 9/7)
1. Textbook Inventory-Scavenger Hunt to learn how to find information in the textbook.
2. Assigned textbook numbers.
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Begin KWL graphic organizer regarding the topic: Europe & Russia.
2. Textbook Inventory-Scavenger Hunt
3. Issued textbooks for Europe & Russia.
No homework
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:01 PM
September 06, 2006
Science
Classwork (Wed. 9/6)
1. Take quiz.
2. DEAR time.
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Complete picture flashcards for geography vocabulary for those who need to re-take the vocabulary portion of the quiz.
2. DEAR
Homework
Those who need to re-take the vocabulary quiz should study the picture flashcards that you made in class.
No additional work.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:27 PM
September 05, 2006
Science
Classwork (Tues. 9/5)
1. Finish discussion of paper towel lab. Use class data table and lab report to review for quiz.
2. Complete journal entry #3, Essential Questions #'s 4-6.
Homework
1. Study for scientific method quiz(to be given tomorrow.) Use notes and handouts for reference.
2. Finish journal entry #3.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Listen to guest speaker's presentation on Australia.
Homework
Complete additional practice WS on latitude and longitude. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:38 PM
September 01, 2006
Science (Fri. 9/1)
Classwork
1. Finish Paper Towel lab and discuss results. Begin class data table.
Homework
Study for quiz on scientific method. It will be given on Wed. Use your notes and handouts for reference.
Have a safe holiday weekend.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Take quiz.
No homework
Have a safe holiday weekend.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 07:45 PM
