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March 28, 2007
Science Students Only
Reminder: Start gathering your supplies for our Edible Ocean Floor projects. You will actually construct the edible model on Friday. Be sure to account for all major features of the ocean floor. You will have some class time tomorrow to fine-tune your plan.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:49 PM
Social Studies (Wed. 3/28)
Classwork
1. DEAR time.
2. View video on Mexico: The People and compare lifestyle to that of N. America.
3. Continue gathering economic data from L. Amer. nations.
Homework
Read Sec. 5-1 (Cuba) and write a letter to an imaginary friend who is a resident in that country. Explain your reaction to what you've learned about her country.
Science
Classwork
1. Review HW.
2. Complete Sec. 13-4 (Currrents & Climates) notes on the graphic organizer provided.
3. Break into groups. Devise a proposal for your edible ocean floor project and submit for approval.
Homework
1. Finish notes(if not done in class). Remember to review the currents map on p. 467 and answer the discussion question.
2. Complete both sides of 13-2/13-3 review & reinforcement WS.
3. Complete Sec. 13-4 WB.
4. Review for Sec. 13-2, 13-3, 13-4 & 14-1 Test. It will be given tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 10:29 AM
Social Studies (Tues. 3/27)
Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. View video on The Panamanian Way of Life, take notes and include one detailed illustration of something learned.
3. Begin data analysis of Latin American economies and complete discussion questions.
4. Ongoing-Use data for L. Amer. countries to complete WS provided. This is due at the close of Wed. class.
Homework
Finish data analysis of L. American economies.
Science
Classwork
1. Review HW.
2. Draw, label, color and briefly describe the features of the ocean floor on stationery of your choice (p. 462).
Homework
1. Read Sec. 14-1(Ocean Exploration) and complete WB.
2. Finish ocean floor illustration, if not done in class.
3. Test on 13-2, 13-3, 13-4 & 14-1 on Thur.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 09:45 AM
March 26, 2007
Social Studies (Mon. 3/26)
Classwork
1. Finish group presentations on Chap. 3.
2. Read Sec. 4-3 (Panama) and complete guided reading WS.
3. Begin data collection for Latin American nations' economies.
Homework
Finish 4-3 guided reading WS and read Sec. 4-1 (Mexico) and complete guided reading WS on flip-side.
Science
Classwork
1. Tides graph and analysis (Sharpen Your Skills, p. 436).
2. Begin HW.
Homework
1. Complete Sec. 13-2 WB (review) and read Sec. 13-3 (Ocean Water Chemistry) and complete 13-3 WB also.
2. Looking ahead- We will have a test on Sec. 13-2 thru 13-4 and 14-1 on Thur.
Note: All classes may check i-parent after 8:30 p.m. for grade updates. All gradesheets w/ parent signatures are due tomorrow. Thank you for your efforts over the weekend. I believe that most of the issues have been resolved.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:23 PM
March 25, 2007
The i-parent system is currently unavailable. Please check back later this evening for grade updates. Thanks.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:48 PM
Social Studies (Fri. 3/23)
Classwork
1. Share Chap. 3 presentations and complete group mini-assessments.
Homework
Update your gradesheet by recording graded work for the past week. Use your agenda, the blog and i-parent for reference. Some grades will be posted after 6pm on Sun. Gradesheets are due (w/ a parent initial or signature)weekly on tuesday, beginning 03/27.
Science
Classwork
Finish Inspiration concept map on Sec. 13-2 (Tides).
Homework
Update your gradesheet by recording graded work for the past week. Use your agenda, the blog and i-parent for reference. Some grades will be posted after 6pm on Sun. Gradesheets are due(w/ a parent initial or signature) weekly on Monday. Beginning 03/26.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 11:08 AM
March 22, 2007
Social Studies (Thur. 3/22)
Classwork
1. Finish group projects on Sec. 3-1, 3-2 or 3-3. Use programs such as Culturegrams and Microsoft Word to conduct research about the culture of Latin America and/or create mini-assessments for group projects.
Homework
Read Sec. 3-3 (Cultures of South America) and complete guided reading WS. Due tomorrow.
Science
Classwork
1. Paired teams will take outline notes on Sec. 13-2 (Tides) and then use them to construct a graphic organizer using the Inspiration 8 software application. The final product should be organized, decorated and contain several graphics that depict the content of the lesson.
Homework
Use your online text to compare and contrast Spring vs. Neap Tides. Periods 3 & 4 should do this assignment on the graphic organizer provided during class. Period 6 may write the information on paper and bring it to class tomorrow to transfer onto the graphic organizer.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:56 PM
Social Studies (Thur. 3/22)
Classwork
1. Finish group projects on Sec. 3-1, 3-2 or 3-3. Use programs such as Culturegrams and Microsoft Word to conduct research about the culture of Latin America and/or create mini-assessments for group projects.
Homework
Read Sec. 3-3 (Cultures of South America) and complete guided reading WS. Due tomorrow.
Science
Classwork
1. Paired teams will take outline notes on Sec. 13-2 (Tides) and then use them to construct a graphic organizer using the Inspiration 8 software application. The final product should be organized, decorated and contain several graphics that depict the content of the lesson.
Homework
Use your online text to compare and contrast Spring vs. Neap Tides. Periods 3 & 4 should do this assignment on the graphic organizer provided during class. Period 6 may write the information on paper and bring it to class tomorrow to transfer onto the graphic organizer.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:56 PM
March 21, 2007
Social Studies
Classwork
(Tue. 3/20)
1. Discuss group project requirements.
2. Begin planning for project.
Wed. (3/21)
1. Go to media center and continue working on project and find additional information about your topic.
Homework
(Tue. 3/20)
Conduct research at home to find articles on your group's portion of the section.
(Wed. 3/21)
Read Sec. 3-2 and complete 3-1 & 3-2 Guided Reading WS. Due tomorrow.
Science
Classwork
(Tue. 3/20)
1. Update and discuss KWL (Water).
2. Vocabulary building & review-Pictionary(teams).
(Wed. 3/21)
1. Finish Pictionary review game.
2. Take quiz.
Homework
(Tue. 3/20)
1. Study for quiz on Sec. 13-1 (Wave Action).
(Wed. 3/21)
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:48 PM
March 19, 2007
Social Studies (Mon. 3/19)
Classwork
1. Collect HW (3-1 flashcards and two-column notes).
2. View videos on Latin American culture and take notes.
No homework.
Science
Classwork
1. Collect Sec. 13-1 Notes.
2. View Bill Nye video (Oceanography) and take notes.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:03 PM
March 18, 2007
Social Studies
Classwork
1. Make picture flashcards for all key terms in Chap. 3. This includes Sec. 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3.
2. Begin two-column notes for Sec. 3-1.
Homework
1. Finish all CW above. Due Mon.
Science
Classwork
1. Review 13-1 WB.
2. Review 11-1 thru 11-3 Quiz.
3. Begin two-column notes on Sec. 13-1.
Homework
Finish Sec. 13-1 notes. Due Mon.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 07:22 PM
March 15, 2007
Social Studies
Classwork
(Wed. 3/14)
1. DEAR time and fill in reading logs.
(Thur. 3/15)
1. Finish and share Sec. 2-5 paired projects.
2. Begin essential question #22. Be sure to write a detailed response at least one page in length. Remember to include some quotes from your reading to support your response.
Homework
(Wed. 3/14)
None.
(Thur. 3/15)
1. Finish essential question 22. Due tomorrow.
Science
Classwork
(Wed. 3/14)
1. Take Sec. 12-1 & 12-2 Quiz.
2. DEAR time and complete reading logs.
(Thur. 3/15)
1. Make-ups.
2. Complete essential question # 26. Be sure to write a detailed response at least one page in length. Remember to include some quotes from your reading to support your response.
Homework
(Wed. 3/14)
No homework.
(Thur. 3/16)
1. Finish EQ #26.
2. Read Sec. 13-1 and complete WB.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:52 PM
March 13, 2007
Social Studies (Tue. 3/13)
Classwork
1. Discuss main points of Sec. 2-5.
2. Take 2-4 & 2-5 quiz.
3. Finish paired projects.
No homework.
Science
Classwork
1. Complete Sec. 12-1 & 12-2 review and reinforcement WS's and review answers.
Homework
Study for 12-1/12-2 quiz. It will be given tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 09:46 PM
March 12, 2007
Social Studies (Mon. 3/12)
Classwork
1. Work on paired project for Sec. 2-5.
Homework
Study for Sec. 2-4 & 2-5 quiz. It will be given tomorrow.
Science
Classwork
1. Review 12-1 WB.
2. Review Rocks Test.
3. Review CPR #4(Death of the Unsinkable Titanic) activity. Reading strategy.
Homework
Study for Sec. 12-1 & 12-2 quiz. It will be given on Wed.
All Classes: Use the missing assignments report (periods 4-6; per. 3 will receive them tomorrow) that were provided today and/or i-parent to identify missing work since 2/15. Most classwork and tests/projects or quizzes may be made up, but must be completed and submitted by Wed.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:59 PM
March 11, 2007
Social Studies (Fri. 3/9)
Classwork
1. Review "Take the Lead" assignments.
Homework
Study for quiz on 2-4 & 2-5, Tues. 3/13.
Science
Classwork
1. Share 12-1 projects.
2. Collect HW.
Homework
Complete Sec. 12-2 WB.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:12 PM
March 08, 2007
Social Studies
Classwork
(Thur. 3/8)
1. Discuss journal responses to Taking the Lead & connect to Sec. 2-4.
2. Complete paired activity regarding similarities amongst the liberators of S. America. Interpret graph on Brazilian slavery and determine factors that influenced it.
(Wed. 3/7)
1. Turn in journal responses to Taking the Lead: Liberators of S. America.
2. DEAR time.
Homework
(Thur. 3/8)
1. Read Sec. 2-5 (Issues of Latin America) and complete guided reading WS and word search (review of Latin American history) on flip-side.
(Wed. 3/7)
No homework.
Science
Classwork
(Thur. 3/8)
1. Finish projects.
2. Death of the Unsinkable (Disasters!) assignment make-ups.
3. Begin 12-2 (Balancing Water Needs) Anticipation Guide.
(Wed. 3/7)
1. Review 12-1 WB.
2. Work on projects.
Homework
(Thur. 3/8)
1. Finish 12-2 Anticipation Guide.
(Wed. 3/7)
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:37 PM
March 06, 2007
Social Studies (Tues. 3/6)
Classwork
1. Discuss the pros/cons of slavery in Brazil and primary sources about Latin America.
2. Read "Taking the Lead" mini-book about various liberators of Latin America. Write a reaction response to each article in your journal.
Homework
1. Complete the journal reaction responses to "Taking the Lead".
Science
Classwork
1. Highlight the most important facts and vocabulary on your notes for Sec. 12-1 (Water to Drink).
2. Work with your partner to create a visual presentation of your portion of Sec. 12-1.
Homework
Complete Sec. 12-1 WB. Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:54 PM
March 05, 2007
Social Studies (Mon. 3/5)
Classwork
1. Read article on the Treaty of Tordesillas and primary sources regarding slavery in Brazil and mining in Peru. Complete questions and discuss different sources of information.
2. Read Sec. 2-4 (Independence) and complete two-column notes on graphic organizer provided in class.
Homework
1. Complete Sec. 2-4 guided reading WS.
2. Finish notes.
Science
Classwork
1. Update the "L" section of your KWL on Water Distribution. Whole class discussion and review.
2. Mini-lesson- review concept of volume and discuss properties of water, such as surface tension.
3. Read Sec. 12-1 (Water to Drink) and take notes in outline format. Change turquoise-colored headings into questions.
Homework
1. Finish outline notes.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:56 PM
March 02, 2007
Social Studies (Fri. 3/2)
Classwork
1. DEAR time.
2. Dr. Seuss read aloud in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Day.
No homework.
Science
Classwork
1. 11-1 & 11-3 Quiz make-ups.
2. Read Death of the Unsinkable Titanic in the Disasters! book. CPR #4: Complete exercises A-D on notebook paper.
3. DEAR time.
4. Dr. Seuss read aloud in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America day.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 08:49 PM
March 01, 2007
Social Studies (Thur. 3/1)
Classwork
1. Review classwork and homework.
2. Take Ch. 2 Test on Aztecs, Mayas & Incas.
No homework.
Science
Classwork
1. Review HW.
2. Read section on Icebergs in 11-2 and discuss.
3. Take test on Sec. 11-1 & 11-3.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:55 PM
