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October 31, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Project presentations.
2. Work on project assessments.
3. Review Chap. 5 wordwise.
Homework
Bring in a copy of the article(s) that you used to obtain additional research for your group project. This was originally assigned on thursday. You may staple your notes to it and submit it tomorrow.
Finish your assessments and staple them together as one packet.
Social Studies
Classwork
Continue research (in the media center) on the three countries assigned to your group. Use the graphic organizer provided to you to record your information. Remember that I also provided each of you with a copy of the access information to the Cobb Virtual Library from home.
Some of you may need to gather some information at home if you have fallen a bit behind. The goal is to begin constructing the PowerPoint presentation sometime during tomorrow's class session.
Homework
Finish your Chap. 2 study guide (originally distributed last Fri). These are due tomorrow.
Reminder: We will have a test on Chap. 2 either Thur or Fri dependent upon where we are by the end of tomorrow's class session in terms of the project.
Have a safe Halloween.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:52 PM
October 30, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 10/30)
1. Finish projects.
2. Complete Chap. 5 Wordwise in your WB,
Homework
None other than finishing wordwise.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Discuss and begin research for projects European countries.
Homework
1. Work on Chap. 2 study guide. Due Wed.
2. Test on Chap. 2(2-1 through 2-3) tentatively scheduled for Thurs.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:05 PM
October 29, 2006
Science
Classwork (Thur. & Fri. 10/26-10/27)
Work on Earthquake Damage/Safety Procedures project. Be sure to bring all necessary information and project materials to class.
No homework other than completing your responsibility for your group which includes conducting mini-research on earthquake damages and safety procedures. Be sure to print out a copy of the article from which you obtained your notes.
Social Studies
Classwork (Thur. 10/26)
1. Complete two-column notes for Lesson 2-3.
Homework
Complete two-column notes.
Fri. (10/27)
1. Complete Sec. 3 Review, p. 53 #'s 1-6 and submit.
2. Complete study guide for Chap. 2
No homework
Posted by Brown-Curry at 10:07 AM
October 25, 2006
Science
Classwork (Wed. 10/25)
1. Finish 5-2 Reinforcement WS.
2. Submit video notes.
3. DEAR time (30 min.)
4. Begin DEAR response. Skill: Character Analysis. Topic: Which character (in your book) would you befriend? Explain why by discussing the character's personality, special traits and attributes. You must also define the word "befriend" on your paper. You may type it and add graphics that support your response.
Homework
Finish DEAR response.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Take quiz on 2-1 and 2-2.
2. DEAR time.
3. Begin DEAR response. Same topic and directions as Science classwork above.
Homework
Finish DEAR response.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:53 PM
October 24, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 10/23)
1. Review 5-2 WB (Measuring Earthquakes).
2. Finish Modeling Clay Lab and discuss results.
(Tues. 10/24)
1. Discuss lab questions and answers and submit journal for a grade.
2. Discuss main ideas from Sec. 5-2 and begin 5-2 Review and Reinforcement WS.
3. View video on "Earthquakes" and take notes in bullet-point format including two detailed illustrations.
Homework
(10/23)
Finish Modeling Clay lab questions (p. 153) in section entitled "Apply and Conclude".
(10/24)
Read Sec. 5-3 (Earthquake Safety) and complete WB.
Social Studies
Classwork (Mon. 10/23)
1. Finish 2-1 & 2-2 Review-paired activity.
2. Begin 2-1 & 2-2 guided reading assignment.
(Tues. 10/24)
1. Risky Business review game to prepare for quiz.
2. Review answers to 2-1 & 2-2 guided reading.
Homework
(10/23)
1. Finish 2-1 & 2-2 guided reading if not done in class.
2. Study for quiz on 2-1 & 2-2 tomorrow.
(10/24)
Study for quiz tomorrow. Use text, all handouts, video and outline notes for reference. Be sure to study the vocabulary.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:14 PM
October 20, 2006
Science
Classwork (Fri. 10/20)
1. Finish Sharpen Your Skills Lab (p. 149).
2. Begin Modeling Clay "Faults" Lab (p. 152). All drawings should be on the flip-side of your illustrations for the Types of Stress and Motion Along Fault lines. We will make the data table and address the questions on Monday. Some groups will need to finish observations.
Homework
Read Sec. 5-2 and complete the WB. Due Monday.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Finish video and notes on Feudalism, Lords and Vassals.
2. Use the questions you devised for your homework to attempt to "Stump Your Classmate" on the video.
3. Work with your partner to answer the "Focal Reading Questions" for Sec. 2-1 and 2-2. We will finish this on Monday.
Homework
None.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:32 PM
October 19, 2006
Science
Classwork (Wed. 10/18)
1. DEAR time (35 min).
2. DEAR response-Write a 1/2 page summary of what you read. Be sure to provide the title, author and number of pages read during this period. You must also provide a detailed, thorough response. Collected at the end of the period.
(Thur. 10/19)
1. Review 5-1 WB.
2. Finish essential questions 12-15 (JE # 6).
3. Complete Sharpen Your Skills mini-lab (p. 149) in journal.
Homework(same for both days)
Continue working on assignments given on Tues. Illustrative maps are due tomorrow.
Social Studies
Classwork (Wed. 10/18)
DEAR time (35 min).
DEAR response-Write a 1/2 page summary of what you read. Be sure to provide the title, author and number of pages read during this period. You must also provide a detailed, thorough response. Collected at the end of the period.
(Thur. 10/19)
1. Collect 2-2 notes in outline format.
2. View video on Feudalism, Lords and Vassals and record notes.
Homework (10/19)
Use your class notes to make 5 questions that you think will "Stump Your Classmate". These are questions that you think no one else will be able to answer. Bring them to class tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:27 PM
October 17, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Finish 5-1 WB.
2. Work on essential questions #12-15. They will be collected on Thurs.
3. Begin illustrations of types of stress and motion along faults. Use pp. 145-147 for reference.
Homework
1. Continue illustrations of types of stress and motion along faults.
2. Finish 5-1 WB if not done in class.
3. For those of you who either neglected to log on to the online text or were unsuccessful yesterday, please try again tonight. Use the bottom scroll bar to move right in order to fully unveil the Notice Board. Click below for general instructions regarding the website.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Organize 3-ring binder and label tabs.
2. Learn outline format of note-taking. Use to record notes for Lesson 2-2.
Homework
1. Finish outline notes for Lesson 2-2 (Renaissance & Revolution)
Information provided in class which should be noted in yesterday's homework slot.
Directions for access to online text.
1. Enter www.pearsonsuccessnet.com in the web site address box.
2. In the User Name box, enter your lunch number immediately behind CCSD_ .
3. In the password box, enter success.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:49 PM
October 16, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Finish Sec. 5-1 WB.
2. Begin JE # 6; Essential Questions 12-15.
3. Begin i-text inservice.
Homework
1. Log on to the online textbook read & follow message from me. Print verification of successful log in.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Finish shields.
2. Re-take Eastern Europe map test(where applicable).
3. Begin working on essential question #9 in journal.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM
October 12, 2006
Science
Classwork (Thurs. 10/12)
1. Finish Chap. 4 Test.
2. Begin reading Sec. 5-1 (Earth's Crust in Motion) and begin completing WB. We will finish this assignment on Monday.
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Work on ancestral/family shield.
Homework
1. Work on your shield.
2. No additional homework.
All students: Please have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:25 PM
October 11, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Review classwork and labs.
2. Take test.
No homework.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Discuss four elements of the shield and make a rough sketch of it.
2. DEAR time.
Homework
Remember to gather information about your heritage/ancestry and find out the significance of your last or first name. You must also choose (2) other symbols that represent your family's (heritage/ancestral) culture, values and/or belief systems.
No additional homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:38 PM
October 10, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Discuss Sec. 4-5 (Plate Tectonics) and review WB.
2. Review Convection Currents.
3. Begin journal entry describing the activity at the plate boundaries.
Homework
1. Study for Chap. 4 Test. Use WB and handouts for reference.
2. Finish journal entry regarding plate boundary activity with Snicker's bar and marshmallow. Remember to answer the following question: How Is a Snicker's Bar like the earth's surface?
Period 3: Remember to think about how you're going to show the (3) types of plate boundaries with the edible items tomorrow.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review Chap. 1 Test.
2. Discuss Sec. 2-1 (From Ancient Greece to Feudal Europe) and practice note-taking.
3. Discuss Coat of Arms and its purpose.
Homework
1. Conduct an internet search to find out information about your family's ancestry. Jot down some information on notebook paper. Sketch a rough draft of the country's flag inclusive of colors. Note any symbolism represented by the flag. You should also research your last name to find out its origin. Make notes on this as well. Bring to class tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:14 PM
October 09, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 10/9)
1. Finish Sea-floor spreading activity.
2. Complete Pangaea puzzle.
3. Read Sec. 4-5 (Plate Tectonics) and complete WB.
Homework
1. Sec. 4-4 & 4-5 Reinforcement WS.
2. Review for Chap. 4 Test which has been moved to Wed. (10/11).
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Take Eastern Europe Map test.
2. Complete Essential Ques. 7-8 in journals(which were provided in class).
Homework
Complete essential questions. Use chapter 1 and both the Eastern and Western Eurpope maps for reference.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM
October 06, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Measurement practice.
2. Sea-floor spreading activity & questions.
3. Begin re-constructing Pangaea.
Homework
1. For those of you who received the copy of the continents, please color the continents and cut them out. Place them in an envelope or ziploc bag and bring to school on Monday. We will finish the activity in class.
2. Complete the 4-2 reinforcement WS.
3. Study for Chap. 4 test on Tues. It will contain main ideas from 4-1 through 4-3, but will focus mainly on 4-4 & 4-5.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Finish video and discuss.
2. Review Eastern Europe Maps.
3. Read Sec. 2-1 & answer Sec. 2-1 Review.
Homework
1. Study for E. Europe Map Test (Mon.).
2. Finish Sec. 2-1 Review.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:22 PM
October 05, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Review density practice and lab. Calculate percent accuracy and error and discuss factors that impact these values.
2. Practice with measurement.
3. Begin sea-floor spreading activity.
Homework
Prepare sea-floor spreading materials as instructed in class.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. View "Roman City" video and take notes. We will finish and discuss tomorrow.
Homework
Study for Eastern Europe map test. It will be given on Monday. Use all resources for reference.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:50 PM
October 04, 2006
Science
Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. Complete density lab.
2. DEAR
No Homework.
Note: I am proud of my science students as you demonstrated effective lab procedures and listening skills. Most of you came right in and began your lab without any instruction other than what I gave you yesterday and the daily agenda. KUDOS!!!!!
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Take Western Europe Map test.
2. DEAR
Homework
Begin preparing for your Eastern Europe Map test. It will be given on Monday.
Note: I am very proud of my SS class. The majority of you took heed to my recommendations and utilized your resources to prepare for today's test. KUDOS!!!!!
Posted by Brown-Curry at 06:10 PM
October 03, 2006
Science
Classwork (Tues. 10/3)
1. Read Sec. 4-4 (Sea-floor Spreading)and complete WB.
2. Discuss Sec. 4-4 and review WB.
3. Take brief notes on density, discuss homework and review purpose and procedure for density lab.
Homework
Complete density calculations practice sheet.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Review answers to Western Europe map.
2. Discuss and practice map study skills.
Homework
Study for map test on Western Europe. It will be given tomorrow. Use your textbook, map and list of countries, capitals and bodies of water for reference. You may also use www.maps101.com as well. Use the username and password provided in class to access the site.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:51 PM
October 02, 2006
Science
Classwork (Mon. 10/2)
1. Finish How Do You Measure Up? Lab sheet.
2. Complete Are You a Square? Lab sheet + circle graph of data.
Homework
Finish any part of lab sheets that was not completed during class. They will be collected tomorrow.
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Collect & return Western Europe map.
2. Begin Eastern Europe map. Include a list of the countries with their respective capitals and a separate list for the bodies of water.
3. Discuss various memorization strategies to prepare for map test.
Homework
We will have a map test on Western Europe on Wed. Know where the selected countries and bodies of water are located and the capitals for those countries. Use your map and pp. 202-203 for reference. We will practice memory strategies tomorrow to prepare for the test.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:05 PM
