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January 31, 2007

Social Studies Wed. 1/31

Classwork
1. Read article re: Amazon Rainforest and discuss the benefits it provides to the region and other countries. Complete/submit discussion questions.
2. Independent DEAR time.

No homework.

Science

Classwork
1. Take Minerals/Rocks Test. If you were absent, be prepared to take it when you return.
2. DEAR time.

No homework.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 08:35 PM

January 30, 2007

Social Studies (Tues. 1/30)

Classwork

1. Review HW.
2. Discuss Sec. 1-2 (Climate & Vegetation)
3. Practice climate/vegetation diagrams and graphs.

Homework

1. Finish graphs if not done in class. Due tomorrow.

Science

Classwork

1. Turn in illustrative maps of Rock Cycle.
2. Watch Discovery Channel video "Rocks" and take notes in bullet format.

Homework
1. Study for Test on 2-1, 2-2, 3-1 & 3-2 (Minerals & Rocks).

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:40 PM

January 29, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Finish sharing presentations.
2. Finish Sec. 1-2 Outline Notes on Climate & Vegetation and submit.
3. Read article "A Look at Latin America" and answer questions.

Homework
1. Complete the flip-side of the article. This is practice with map skills and interpretation of graphs.

Science

Classwork
1. Review HW.
2. Turn in rock collection and observation sheet.
3. Discuss criteria for the illustrative concept map of the Rock Cycle. Use p. 95 in the text for reference. Remember that it will be used as a review game for the test on Wed.

Homework
1. Period 4: Complete the 3-1 (Class. Rocks) review WS, located on the flip-side of the crossword puzzle. Due tomorrow.
Note: Per. 5 & 6, you will complete this assignment in class tomorrow because you do not have it.
2. Reminder: Test on Wed. for Sec.'s 2-1, 2-2, 3-1 & 3-6. Use your WB, review handouts, notes and textbook for reference.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:03 PM

January 26, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Work on Sec. 1-2 (Climate & Vegetation) Notes. Take a sheet of paper and write the two questions from the section entitled Questions to Explore on the first few lines. Then take every heading or sub-heading and change them into questions (you don't have to answer them because once you take notes, they will be answered automatically). Recall the format that I have provided for you many times in the past. Read each sub-section and jot down the key points. Bullet format is fine. Do this for the entire lesson. It is classwork, so you will have some time on Mon. to complete it.

No homework.

Science

Classwork
1. Make-up DEAR time.
2. Complete Minerals Crossword Puzzle for review. Submit.
3. Begin reading Sec. 3-6 (The Rock Cycle) and complete the WB. You must also complete the concept map located at the bottom of page 97 in the textbook. It does not have to be decorated.

Homework
1. Complete your rock collection. Be sure to follow the guidelines provided in yesterday's blog entry. It is due on Mon.
2. Finish 3-6 WB and concept map (p. 97). Due Mon.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:06 PM

January 25, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Finish Free-form Maps of Latin America (1-1).
2. Take 1-1 Quiz.
3. Collect HW.

No homework.

Science

Classwork
1. Review 3-1 WB.
2. Discuss Sec. 3-1.
3. Begin outline notes (WS) on Sec. 3-1(Classifying Rocks).

Homework
1. Begin collecting samples of rocks. Place them in some type of bag or container for safekeeping. As you collect them, complete a log discussing specific place where it was found, what type of rock it appears to be, noticeable characteristics, and try to name it. Use your textbook (Chap. 3) for reference. Due Mon.
2. Finish outline notes for Sec. 3-1. Due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:09 PM

January 24, 2007

Social Studies (Wed. 1/24)

Classwork
1. DEAR time.
2. Work on Free-form Map (1-1).

Homework
1. Complete guided reading WS (both sides).
2. Use side 1 of the WS plus your text and outline notes to review for tomorrow's quiz on Sec. 1-1(Land and Water) of Latin America.

Science

Classwork
1. Collect and discuss essential questions 20-22.
2. Discuss Sec. 2-1/2-2.

Homework
1. Read Sec. 3-1 (Classifying Rocks) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Looking ahead. We will have a test on Sec. 2-1, 2-2, 3-1& 3-2 on Tues. (1/30) or Wed. (1/31).

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:49 PM

January 23, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Collect 1-1 Outline Notes.
2. Begin group Free-form Maps on Sec. 1-1.

Homework
Begin studying for Sec. 1-1 quiz. It will be given on Thurs.

Science

Classwork
1. Finish Free-form Map/Concept Map on Sec. 2-1/2-2. Submit for a project grade.
2. Finish project presentations/peer evaluations for previous absentees.

Homework
Complete essential questions 20-22. Due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:08 PM

January 22, 2007

Social Studies (Mon. 1/22)

Classwork
1. Finish reading Coral article. Write a summary of the key points in the article and discuss your reaction to it. This should be approximately 1/2 page in length. Submit for a grade.
2. Use Sec. 1-1 (Latin America: Land & Water) to complete the outline handout provided.

Homework
Finish your 1-1 outline notes. Due tomorrow.

Science

Classwork
1. Finish project presentations and discuss observations.
2. Begin work on either a free-form map (all pictures/graphics) or a concept web map (combo of flow chart and graphics) to outline the key concepts in Sec. 2-1 & 2-2. You may do any combination of map types, just as long as you have one per section.

Homework
Continue working on maps. You will have some class time tomorrow to complete them.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:53 PM

January 19, 2007

Social Studies (Fri. 1/19)

Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. Discuss Lesson 1-1.
3. Read article regarding Corals.

No homework.

Science

Classwork
1. Continue project presentations and peer evaluations.
2. Collect HW.

No homework.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:42 PM

January 18, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Write essential questions 18-20 in your journal and respond. Be sure to give detailed responses.
2. Take S. America map test.

Homework
Read Sec. 1-1 and complete the section review (#'s 1-5).
Note: Make picture flashcards for #'s 1 & 2. Answer 3-5 on notebook paper.

Science

Classwork
1. Review HW.
2. Continue science project presentations, discussion and peer evaluations.

Homework
1. Complete Sec. 2-2 review WS, both sides. Due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:53 PM

January 17, 2007

Social Studies (Wed. 1/17)

Classwork
1. Review Map and submit for a grade.
2. Use the blank template to create a practice quiz for the S. America Map test. Pair up with a classmate, swap practice quizzes and complete. Grade each other's work and submit.
3. DEAR time.

Homework
Use your original map to study for the S. America map test. It will be given tomorrow.

Science

Classwork
1. DEAR time.
2. Continue project presentations.
3. Turn in volume lab reports and project rubrics (if not already done).

Homework
1. Read Sec. 2-1: Properties of Minerals (pp. 46-49) and complete WB, #'s 1-11.
2. Read Sec. 2-2 (Mineral Formation) and complete WB (all). Both assignments are due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:13 PM

January 16, 2007

Social Studies (Tues. 1/16)

Classwork
1. Finish Eur/Rus unit test.
2. Complete map of S. America. Use new text, pp. 8, 180, and 186 for reference. Be sure to color in the countries and name them on the map. You must also follow the other directions given on the map as well.
3. Complete textbook inventory for Latin America books.

Homework
1. Complete map of S. America. Due tomorrow.
2. Map test on countries and capitals on Thurs.

Science

Classwork
1. Finish volume labs.
2. Discuss projects and begin presentations.

No homework.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:27 PM

January 12, 2007

Social Studies (Fri. 1/12)

Classwork
1. Take Europe/Russia unit test.
2. DEAR time and turn in Eur/Rus. textbook.

No homework.

Science

Classwork
1. Field questions regarding science projects.
2. Complete volume labs.

Homework
Finish science projects and complete rubric. Grade your own project. Due tuesday.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:18 PM

January 11, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. View video on Moscow and write a 1/2 page journal entry comparing Moscow to Atlanta.
2. Finish study guide questions and pair with another student for review for unit test.

Homework
Use your text and study guide to prepare for unit test on Europe/Russia, which will be given tomorrow.

Science

Classwork
1. Discuss logs and projects and areas of strengths and weaknesses noted so far.
2. Make adjustments to logs.
3. Begin Volumes of Fun lab.

Homework
Continue working on abstract & display boards.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:35 PM

January 10, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Take 5.4 quiz.
2. DEAR time.
3. Work on developing questions for study guide for unit test on Friday.

Homework
1. Continue working on vocabulary definitions and study questions for study guide facts for Europe & Russia unit test.

Science

Classwork
1. Turn in logs for spot check.
2. DEAR time.

Homework

1. Continue working on projects. You should be drawing conclusions for your project and typing up your abstract at this point. You should also start thinking about how you want to set up your display boards.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM

January 09, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Discuss Sec. 5-4 (Russia) and review guided reading WS.
2. View video on Siberia.
3. Distribute study guide for Europe/Russia unit test.

Homework
1. Study for quiz on Sec. 5-4, to be given tomorrow.
2. Begin review for unit test by either defining vocabulary or making some questions for the facts provided in the study guide.

Science

Classwork

1. Review temperature handouts.
2. Field questions regarding science projects.

Homework
1. Continue working on projects. Use packet for reference.
2. Bring in project logs for check tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:34 PM

January 08, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Finish 5-4 Sec. Review and summary of lesson.
2. Complete Sec. 5-4 Guided Reading WS and complete table comparing the Old vs. New Ways of doing things in Russia.

Homework
1. Finish 5-4 Guided Reading/table.
2. Study for Sec. 5-4 quiz to be given on Wed.

Science

Classwork
1. Finish discussion of popcorn experiment (conclusions) and submit. Review project packet and suggested timeline.
2. Complete temperature practice WS that compares three different measurement scales.

Homework
1. Continue independent science projects. Due Tues. 1/16.
2. Finish temperature WS from class and complete HW practice sheet. Note: Use Celsius for all measurements on HW sheet. Due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:08 PM