Social Studies

Happy Last Full Day of 6th Grade!!

Today is our last social studies class!!  We looked at the paper we filled out the first day of 6th grade.  We watched CNN Student News and read an article about Coral Reefs.

Thanks for an amazing year!!  Have a wonderful, safe summer!!  Remember map practice and read this summer!

Tomorrow's Plan:
-Go to 1st hour
-Clean Lockers
-Fuel up to Play 60 activity outside (dress in athletic clothing and tennis shoes)
-Last Day of School Assembly in the Gym

A Special Thanks to the 11 students who are planning on staying at school until 12:00 tomorrow  to help Mrs. Lillmars and myself move classrooms!!

Math 6 - Chambers

Whoah! It is the last full day of school...that means we need to take a test! :D Our last online Inqwizit test is today.

Click that link below!
INQWIZIT

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- BIG HAIRY END OF THE YEAR TEST!
- That's it:)
- Outside clothes for tomorrow and possibly a bag for locker junk.

Math 6 Chambers

Using their knowledge of volume, today the students worked to calculate the number of themselves they could fit in the gym.  Ask them what techniques they used to find this value.

There is no homework for tonight.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

We took the Inqwizit today and continued to work on our pictures.



INQWIZIT

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- Plants Test (open note)
- Leaf Drawing time
- Review for Exam
- BIG END OF THE YEAR TEST TOMORROW!!!!

Social Studies

Cute Kid President Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MlZR691of0

Students received progress reports and students missing work had to work on it in class today.

We read about Australian dot art and made one.

Social Studies

Cute Kid President Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MlZR691of0

Students received progress reports and students missing work had to work on it in class today.

We read about Australian dot art and made one.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- photosynthesis video clip
- get organized!
- Plants test tomorrow (open note)
- Big Hairy End of the Year test on Thursday!!!!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today kids worked on their drawing and had a chance to ask questions about the test over chapter 7.  The test is Tuesday.  Study up!

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Thank you for all boxes brought in for today! We now could tell you the volume of any poptart, cracker, or packing box using just a ruler.  There is no homework for tonight.

Students have the opportunity to re-take the 7.5-7.7 quiz on Thursday at lunch.  Please provide proof in the form of practice problems to be eligible to do the re-take.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- Exam Review - Matter and Genetics
- Finish Farms discussion
- Work Time Plant repro cycle
- Check out some flowers/seeds under the scopes

Plants Open note test on Wednesday
Final Test for the year on Thursday!!! Review the packet.

Social Studies

Friday:
CNN Student News
Presentations
Worked on Atlas packet
Read about Aborigines and filled in graphic organizer

No homework

MATH 7 - Luhmann

The kids worked a lot on setting up their enlarged grid for their picture and some kids started drawing.  We have our final test on Tuesday of next week and the kids picked up the study guide today.  The homework is to complete the study guide for Monday's class.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- exam review - microscopes and cells (test on Thursday)
- Plant reproductive cycle
- check farms

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today 5/29

- Flower Power! We made paper plate flowers to practice understanding the the parts of the flower.

Social Studies

Thursday

Today we finished Amazon Rainforest presentations, worked on Australia atlas packet, and some classes finished an Australia video.

**SUMMER PACKET**
If you would like a summer packet to help you prepare for 7th grade social studies - please let Mrs. Lepo know by Monday!
(7th grade social studies covers the eastern hemisphere so any map practice over the summer would be really helpful)

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Today was filled with review for the quiz tomorrow.  Finish your quiz review for Friday and make sure to study!!

The following are what you NEED to know:

1. Write inequalities from word sentences.
2. Solve inequalities for their solution sets using addition and subtraction.
3. Solve inequalities for their solution sets using multiplication and division.
4. Graph the solution sets of inequalities.

Don't forget to bring in empty boxes for next week to practice calculating volume. Thanks! :)

5/28 Dobb

Today in Guided Studies we continued to make progress on making improvements to work, as well as studying for upcoming assessments over parts of a flower, the map of Australia and reviewing facts about the brain.

HW:  Keep making progress by doing the productivity checklist!


Homework for Math this evening includes finishing Lesson 2 for algebra, as well as choosing 1 part to complete of Lesson 3.


Homework for ELA this evening includes editing the hard copy of the career paper.  Students needed to add in at least 3 transition words other than (also, but, then, because).

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Expanding on solving inequalities with addition and subtraction, we have moved into solving inequalities using multiplication and division. The homework is to complete the 7.7 Exercise Sheet.
The quiz will be on Friday.

Next week we will be working with computing volume of objects.  If you have any boxes to donate, please bring those in.  We would love to have a variety of items such as empty cereal boxes, pasta boxes, or shoe boxes.  Feed your kids for pete's sake!!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we wrapped up chapter 7 and worked on our enlarging drawing.  We will have a test on chapter 7 on Friday and will then spend some days working on our enlarging drawings.
The homework is lesson 7.5 problems 1-23 odd.

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

This week, we are working away on our Book Club reading and jobs.  Students had a work day yesterday, and will have meeting #4 today via Google Sites online.  Tomorrow and Friday will be a work day, as they work to finish the book.  Groups will have a final meeting next Monday over the entire book.
No HW!

Social Studies

Wednesday
Today we worked on learning Australia's geography and finishing Amazon Rainforest presentations.

No homework as long as presentation is finished

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science 5/28
- Spotts Exam Review #1, Bill Nye Flowers
- Weller Exam Review #1, Flower Lab

Dobb 5/27

Reminder:  Go to bed early and pack a water bottle for tomorrow.  It's heating up!  Many students are used to the heat and were tired after a few late nights this weekend.

Guided Studies:

We will continue to do a powerschool checklist daily until the end of the year to help students finish the year strong.  Also, keep up the hard work of completing the productivity checklist each night.  I look forward to celebrating with those that are being responsible on a daily basis!


Math:

Students are reviewing algebra concepts.  Tomorrow we will continue to practice solving for x in 2 step equations.


ELA:

Some students still need to finish their Career Exploration Papers.  We will begin grading these tomorrow.

Social Studies

Tuesday

-Watched Rainforest Presentations
-Labeled/colored an Australia Map
-Some classes watched CNN Student News - a Memorial Day Special

If your presentation is not done=HOMEWORK!!

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, May 28th, is the Chapter 10 quiz retake at lunch.  Be sure to bring along some proof that you have been working on the content and know your stuff!
Friday, May 30th, will be our quiz over writing, solving, and graphing inequalities.

Bring the finished County Fair sheet to class tomorrow with three examples of inequalities used in your life on the back.

Dobb's Classroom

Guided Studies:
Weekly productivity checklists are due on Monday!  Students, make sure to turn in to meet the 84% incentive target!  :)  


ELA:
Students have their career exploration papers due Tuesday at the end of the hour.  They can refer to the Essay Planning Sheet for direction.  Even if they can write it out by hand, it will count for credit.


Math:
Students rocked at completing homework this week!  Some have algebra homework, solving for x.

Have a terrific holiday weekend!

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Solving inequalities with addition and subtraction continues to be our main focus.  Remember to use your notes to help distinguish between an equation and an inequality.  The sheet of exercises from 7.6 will be due on Tuesday.

Have a marvelous Memorial Day Weekend!!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Quadrilaterals today!  And lots of notes to go over.  There is homework due on Tuesday from lesson 7.4 problems 5-23 odd.

Many students sent me a black and white, but some still need to.  Please take care of this by Tuesday.

Enjoy the weekend.

Social Studies

Thursday:
Mystery Meat=Venison (deer)

Thanks Hannah for the forks!!

Rainforest presentations and read "Home Street Home"

HW: Be ready to present!! 

Math 6 Chambers/Luhmann

Solving inequalities with addition and subtraction was the topic of the day.  Finish the 7.6 practice sheet front and back for class tomorrow.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we did a few examples finding the missing angle on triangles.  The homework is to finish lesson 7.3 extension problems 1-17 odd.

ALSO, the students need to find a black and white drawing of have a specific topic by Friday so we can start our enlarging project. 

Science - Spotts

Science today...
- Journal on the 5 types of plants
- Check farms
- Seed Lab
- Life - Plants if time

Social Studies

Weds:
-Learned about Ecotourism by watching a travel video on Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

Homework: Make sure you are ready to present your rainforest info. tomorrow!

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Work time took up most of our class period today.  Students were able to get a good start on the 7.5 Exercises due tomorrow.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we moved on to classifying triangles.  The homework lesson 7.3 problems 3-27 odd.

Link for SRI test

Click Here

Social Studies

Tuesday

Persuasive Essay Test - I will grade tonight and try to have them entered tomorrow in powerschool.

Social Studies Favor!!

On Thursday students will try quinoa and a mystery meat:)

If anyone would like to donate plastic spoons and forks I would really appreciate it!

I will need 150 of each by Weds.

Thanks! 

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we practiced working with complementary and supplementary angles.  The homework is from lesson 7.2 problems 3-25 odd.

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

There is no homework today after working on writing and graphing inequalities.  Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather!!

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- Mind Map time - Due Wednesday
- Plant farms today
- open note quiz tomorrow (based on mind map)

SRI link

http://ha-scholastic:55880/slms/studentaccess

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we started working with angles and protractors.  The homework for tonight is to complete lesson 7.1 problems 5-25 odd.  Students should also look for a black and white picture they would like to enlarge.

Social Studies Favor!!

On Thursday students will try quinoa and a mystery meat:)

If anyone would like to donate plastic spoons and forks I would really appreciate it!

I will need 150 of each by Weds.

Thanks! 

Math 6 - Chambers/ Luhman

Returning to Algebra!!

We dove right back into algebra today working with inequalities.  Soon we will be able to solve for and graph the solution set to all inequalities.  Tonight's homework is to finish the back page of the 7.5 Activity and Practice packet.

**Remember that the quiz re-take for 9.4/9.5 is tomorrow during lunch.  Bring proof of your improvement and understanding of MAD, IQR, and Range.**

Lepo's Week in Social Studies

Monday - Final workday for Amazon presentations

Tuesday- Persuasive Essay assessment, start presentations (volunteers only), play vocab card games to earn points for Friday's store.

Wednesday- Ecotourism Video

Thursday- Rainforest Presentations and try some South American foods.

Friday- Finish presentations, shop at vocab store, and start Australia  

Social Studies

Monday

Today students worked on their Amazon Rainforest presentation.

Remember you need the following:
-State your problem
-Facts (9 from your T-Chart)
-History
-2 Points of View
-Possible Solutions (3)

When done you may play vocab card games to earn points for the store Friday or play one of these rainforest games.

http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html

http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/kids/games

http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/explorer.html

http://www.wartgames.com/themes/science/rainforests.html

HW: Be ready for the persuasive essay assessment tomorrow!!

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- We will start with 3-2-1 sorting activity
- next we will work on a mind map of plant categories

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Today was the Chapter 10 quiz! Enjoy your weekend and make sure to complete your course request packet to schedule for next year's classes.  Your choices must add up to 21 credits.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- Journal #5 for both classes
- Spotts will be taking a pretest for plants and doing an intro activity
- Weller will be watching Life Plants and jotting down new ideas about plants

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Today was a review of chapter 10 in preparation for the quiz tomorrow! Work on the two practice quizzes and check your answers with the solutions on the back.

Be ready to...
1. Make and interpret stem and leaf plots.
2. Display and analyze data on a histogram.
3. Describe shapes and distributions of graphs using the terms symmetric and skewed.
4. Determine which measures of center and variation best represent a set of data.
5. Make and interpret box-and-whiskers plots.
6. Compare box-and-whiskers plots.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

More coordinate plane work today.  The kids have homework.  It is from section 6.5 problems 1-3, 25-28, 34-36, and 38-36.

Also, kids should start looking for a black and white drawing that they may want to use for a project.  Here is an example.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- finish another I can target journal
- Spotts Life Plants
- Weller Pretest and Necklace activity

Math 6 - Chambers/ Luhmann

We worked on identifying left skewed, right skewed, and symmetric graphs with their best representations of measures of center and variation with partners to begin the hour.  Students were introduced to box-and-whiskers plots and the homework covers representing data in this form.  Please bring the 10.4 practice sheet completed to class tomorrow.  Continue reviewing for the quiz on Friday!! :)

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we wrapped up our area unit and started working with coordinate planes.  The kids learned a new dance and there is no homework.

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

This week students put finishing touches on their stories and handed them in.  We have just started book clubs as well.  Students received books today and had a first meeting with their group.  They will have a work day on the first section of reading and job tomorrow & then a first meeting on Friday!!
No HW tonight.... Thursday night they may have homework from their book.

Social Studies

Today we worked on our rainforest research and presentation.

See below for the directions for the essay assessment on MONDAY:

The following is the format you will use for writing a persuasive writing PARAGRAPH essay.

Format

Sentence 1 - Clearly state the problem or issue you researched into a clear introduction sentence.

Sentence 2 - First reason/piece of evidence that supports your position

Sentence 3 - Second reason/piece of evidence that supports your position

Sentence 4 - A reason/piece of evidence that favors the opposing point of view.  “Some people think…”

Sentence 5 - Conclusion - make a final statement in support of your position.

This will be graded on a 4 point rubric scale.  Spelling needs to be close, please write quality complete sentences, don’t forget to indent.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- another journal entry for earth science
- test today for the unit

Plants is next!

Learning in Dobb's

ELA:

Students are finishing up the creation/typing of their Narrative Writing Story.  Ask students about the story arc and using dialogue.

HW:  Spelling test on Friday...students need to do 3 activities from the list, including #3, which is a must.



Math:

Students are learning about unit rate and using their division skills, charting skills, graphing skills and ability to see patterns.

HW:  none - They all worked so hard today.  We will pick up tomorrow with doing a division word problem, chart, graph and reflection independently  :)



Guided Studies:

Students have a Science Test tomorrow - they should study their flashcards, in addition to doing a productivity checklist.  Those that continue to do the activities and signatures on the checklist will finish the year strong and be rewarded for such with a pizza party!  :)

Math 6 - Chambers/ Luhmann

Things were a little skewy today as we learned how to describe the shapes and distributions of graphs.  The homework for tonight is to complete the 10.3 practice sheet.  We will have a chapter 10 quiz on Friday.  The make-up quiz for 9.4/9.5 will be held Tuesday, May 20th during lunch covering the measures of deviation. (MAD, IQR, and Range)

Social Studies

Tuesday:
Today we watched a rainforest video - ask your child about it.

Change of plans - I have a substitute teacher Friday because I have a social studies curriculum work day, therefore students will take the persuasive essay on Monday (they will be able to all rainforest notes to help).  I will be going over the essay assessment tomorrow and I will post the directions on the blog tomorrow.

No homework

English- Hickok

See Book Club Calendar for due dates. :)

Social Studies

Today we researched and filled in the T-chart and packet for an issue in the rainforest.  Check out the picture to see upcoming activities in class. Persuasive essay (one paragraph about the issue you researched) assessment is FRIDAY.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today in math we had a lively discussion about who designed the best deck.  Marcus won the popular vote because of what he put on his deck, but Spencer and Chenin are also champions because the use of their respective decks require the ability to jump a gap and use a zip-line.  What a day!
We did an example of finding the area of composite shapes as well.  The homework is lesson 4.3 Extension, all problems.

English- Hickok

See Book Club calendar for assignments and due dates.

Social Studies

Friday:

-Online research: see below for some options, remember MeL.org (NO WIKIPEDIA, Please!)

http://ran.org/palm-oil

http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/where_we_work/amazon/

http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/background/causes.htm

http://kids.mongabay.com/

http://www.savetherainforest.org/savetherainforest_006.htm

http://www.savetherainforest.org/savetherainforest_006.htm

http://amazonwatch.org/

http://maps.howstuffworks.com/south-america-environmental-issues-map.htm

Plans for next week:

No homework:)

English- Hickok

Book Club…(see calendar for assignment due dates.)

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we took the Inqwizit screener.  Ask your child how they did.  The worksheets from lesson 4.1/ 4.2/ 4.3 are due on Monday.  Don't forget the show off your deck and T-shirt designing  skills.

INQWIZIT LINK

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- Hand in sea floor spreading paragraph
- Plate tectonics mini-lesson
- words in a picture

Test on Earth Science Unit will be next Wednesday!

MATH - Chambers/Luhmann

Today we took the Inqwizit screener.  Ask your child how they did.  The worksheet from lesson 10.1 (stem and leaf plots) is due on Monday.

Enjoy the weekend, but be sure to check for ticks.


INQWIZIT LINK

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we corrected our test on statistics.  The grades will be entered soon.  We watched a video about how to find the area of a trapezoid and then did an example.  The students have 3 homework assignments.  All of them are due on Monday.

LESSON
4.1 - problems 2-5, 14-20
4.2 - problems 1-5, 15, 18-20
4.3 - problems 1-9, 20, 22

CHALLENGE:  Chenin and I are in a contest to see who can design the best deck with an area of (s^2 + 128) square feet.  If you think have a good design for a deck, join the competition and we'll judge them next week.
 On a side note, I also think my t-shirt design is awesome.  Do your best to create your design using only the correct number of sponge prints and we'll have a contest with the t-shirts next week too.

Math 6 - Chambers

Chapter 10 was started today on the topic of making and interpreting Stem and Leaf Plots. Homework 10.1 problems 1-5, 10, and 11 are due on Monday.  Students were also given a review half sheet for our Delta Test tomorrow in class.  Look over the concepts of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions in particular tonight to be fully prepared!!

Social Studies

Started to research an issue in the Amazon Rainforest.

See Links below

-Online research: see below for some options, remember MeL.org (NO WIKIPEDIA, Please!)

http://ran.org/palm-oil

http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/where_we_work/amazon/

http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/background/causes.htm

http://kids.mongabay.com/

http://www.savetherainforest.org/savetherainforest_006.htm

http://www.savetherainforest.org/savetherainforest_006.htm

http://amazonwatch.org/

http://maps.howstuffworks.com/south-america-environmental-issues-map.htm

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- Finish Sea Floor Spreading mini-lesson
-Weller's class  Create a "Words in a Picture" using vocabulary from this unit
- Spotts class worked on plate tectonic map

Math 6 - Chambers

Students were shown their quiz scores today from last Friday.  The scores are also posted on Powerschool.  Many groups presented today comparing two sets of data and sharing their interpretations of the mean, median, mode, MAD, IQR, and range.  There is no homework for tonight, and only second hour will meet for math tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we continued to type our revised stories!!  We will be working on this most of the rest of the week.  My 5th and 7th hour especially, please try to work on some typing at home... even just 20-30 minutes worth since I will not see you until Thursday now with the half day!!

English- Hickok

Today the kids got their book club novels, organized their assignments, discussed the standards being covered in the unit, and had a chance to start their book.  Yes, it was a busy day. :)

HW- Check your book club calendar for important dates!

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- We will finish up Sea Floor Spreading
- A 20 line paragraph will be due on Wednesday

Remember, we have a 1/2 day on Wednesday.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we had a visit from Mr. Frens.  The students had many questions about STREAM school so Mr. Frens stopped in and shed some light on next year's options.  We started our test on statistics and will continue it tomorrow.

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today students worked on using a strategy called RADaR to revise their stories.  Those that finished revising started typing the draft.  We will continue to type the next couple of days & then begin to self and peer edit later in the week!!
HW- Please write if you are behind.....You are behind if you do not have a rough draft written with revisions taking place!

Social Studies

Monday
(Sorry , I was having issues last week with the Blog - good news it is no longer blocked for me!!)

Today we researched types of government in the countries of South America.

WEDNESDAY will be the South America test retake, please plan on taking it before school or during your first hour class.

No homework

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

- Sea Floor Spreading Mini-Lesson
- Stream School Applications are due tomorrow.

English- Hickok

Today we started our Book Club unit by introducing the books that will be offered.  We also continued, Tangerine.

No homework

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhmann

Each class took their 9.4/9.5 quiz today over the measures of variation.  The make-up quiz for 9.1-9.3 will be during lunch next Tuesday, May 6th.  There is no assigned homework.  Have a great weekend!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

We worked on our practice quiz for the hour.  Our test on statistics is on Monday.  Below is the answer to #14 on the practice quiz.

English- Hickok

Today the kids got back their graded stories back!

We also had a great time celebrating our time with Ms. Houser, who will be leaving us and tackling life's next adventure.  We all wish you the best, Ms. Houser!

No homework

Mrs. Dobb Math, ELA, Guided Studies

Math:

Today we warming up by reviewing fraction skills by making a practice problem for each kind of problem.

Next, we are checking homework.

Continue practicing converting the multiplication of decimals (money word problem) to a t-chart, graph and an equation.

HW:
Fraction word problem practice, in addition to creating a t chart for the multiplication problem of ordering 6 servings of vegetable soup for 1.35 each.



ELA:

Students reflected on what was frustrating about the learning showcase interview, what they learned and what they can now do as a result of the process.

Lastly, students began reading an article about the effects of sugar in one's diet and discussing connections to the information.



Guided Studies:

Those that are not finished are closing out their Volcano and Earthquake Fact Fiction books for science.

Students have a Social Studies South America Map Quiz tomorrow.  I gave them a blank copy and answer key to study.

Many worked on math homework in small groups.

Some worked on their narrative writing stories.

A few asked and received support on their Stream School applications.





 

MATH 7 - Luhmann

We worked on  finding the mean absolute deviation today. (MAD)  The homework is to complete the 9.5 worksheet.   We will take a test on chapter 9 on Monday.

English- Hickok

Today we worked on some "thank you" cards for Ms. Houser, who will be leaving us this Friday.  We also continue our novel, Tangerine, and we had a chance to go to the library.

No homework

Math 6 - Chambers/ Luhmann

The homework for tonight is to finish the Puzzle Time Practice Sheet.  We hope to see you all out at the Learning Showcase tonight from 3:30-7:30pm!

English- Hickok / Houser

Today was the last day to turn in the narrative writing piece.  Those who didn't have it done will be invited to work on it during lunch.  We have also been reading, Tangerine, and kids are starting to put the pieces together of this very exciting novel.  

No homework

Social Studies

Tuesday:
-Compared economies of South American countries by graphing economic indicators.

HW: Look around your house for products made in South America and be ready for a South America Map test Friday!!

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*continued with our read aloud book.... almost done! :)
*are finishing the planning stages and getting into the writing of our stories!
HW- Write if you need to.... you should be around 1/4 of the way through!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we took notes on measures of center and measures of deviation.  The homework for tonight is to complete 9.4 worksheet that practices finding the IQR for a set of data.

Math 6 - Chambers/Luhman

We have finalized the measures of center and the measures of deviation for the sixth grade screen time data. This will be on display for the Learning Showcase on Wednesday!  The homework for tonight is to complete 9.4/9.5 Practice A.  There will be a quiz over range, IQR, and MAD on Friday. The makeup quiz for 9.1-9.3 (mean, median, and mode) will be next Tuesday, May 6th, during lunch.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...

This is the final day of working in class on Volcano and Earthquake books. These creations are due tomorrow!!! Can't wait to see them!

Social Studies

Today we read about Incan human characteristics in the Inca magazines and learned about how the natives were treated by the Spanish by watching a 12 min. video called "Eusebio's Dream". 

No homework

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Turning in their final story drafts with their self evaluations and their narrative writing checklists
-Listening to a Tangerine read aloud

HOMEWORK: Turning in your final story drafts with the self evaluation and checklist if turning it in on Tuesday was an option for you! :)

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- Working on volcano and earthquake books today and tomorrow.
- Books are due on Wednesday!!!

MATH - Chambers/Luhmann

Today the kids got there quizzes back and they were excited.  We continued our discussion on M.A.D. and are working towards the IQR.  The homework for the weekend is to find the M.A.D. for the entire 6th grade.

MATH 7 -Luhmann

We began our test on percents today.  Some students and the others will have a chance to finish on Monday.  We also put our data points on the Screen Time plot that we are making.

There is homework…the students need to finish the worksheet with 9.1 - 9.3 on it about mean median and mode.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- More work time on Volcano and Earthquake books
- You should be starting to illustrate
- Books will be due on Wednesday!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Finishing their peer editing
-Completing their peer editing self evaluations
-Completing their final draft "Checklist"

HOMEWORK: For those of you who turned your rough drafts in on Thursday, your final drafts are due MONDAY, APRIL 28! Remember to also turn in your peer editing self evaluations with this, and go through the final draft "Checklist"and staple both of these to your final drafts for Monday!

So... the following three items are due altogether on Monday!
    1. Final Draft of story
    2. Self Evaluation

Math 6 - Chambers

Today we continued working with Mean Average Deviation.  Homework is to finish the front of the 9.5 practice sheet.  Also, the students are to complete the list of screen time data for the sixth grade by finding each minute count's distance from the mean (162).  This is the first step in finding the MAD of the screen time data study.  Tomorrow we will be adding all of these values up!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Turning in their rough drafts that were due today!
-Editing their rough drafts (peer editing or self editing) and making corrections/additions to their stories

HOMEWORK: Final drafts are due Monday, April 28! Please continuing working on these. :)

Social Studies

Thursday: Inca Government

We went QUIPUS CRAZY!!

Ask your child what his/her survey was and how their census went :)
 No homework

Math 6: Chambers

Hello! This is Ms. Stoel posting for Mrs. Chambers' classes.  I will be the substitute for the remainder of the year.  Today we worked on Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) and the only homework is to complete questions 5 and 6 on the 9.5 worksheet.  Tomorrow we will be finishing up the problems in class.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at mstoel@hamiltonschools.us.

I look forward to working with you all!

Learning in Mrs. Dobb's Class

ELA:

Today students worked on Spelling activities to prepare for Friday's spelling test.
Next, the continued to develop their Narrative Story Planning Sheets.


Math:
First, students needed to turn in last nights homework page.  Next, they warmed up with Delta Math, and then were able to choose from finishing their post test screener on using money and decimals or to continue to review skills such as multiplying and dividing fractions, multi digit multiplication, long division, and order of operations problems.

Homework:

Choose 5 of the the adding problems and 3 of the x fractions review problems - show work!  :)  

Social Studies-WEDS.

Today we finished our Era notes on South America, discussed Inca Government, and discussed our census making for tomorrow.

No homework

MATH 7 - Luhmann

We had a discussion today about the self paced learning style that we have been using for chapter 6.  Some students really liked it and some clearly do not, but now we at least have the experience of going through a chapter using that learning style.  Resources for learning, resources for asking questions, and how time was used came up as some of the major topics.  The quote of the day goes to the student who said in eye opening way, "We had to be responsible."  I believe the students learned some great life lessons through this experience and I am proud of them.
Anyway, the test has been moved this Friday.  The students got a review packet today and time to work.  The packet is not due, but serves as a good resource for the test.

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Turning in/showing their completed rough drafts for those who have them completed for today
-Working on their rough drafts and finishing these for those who are having them completed for tomorrow (last day to turn these in!)
-Peer/self editing rough drafts once these are completed... remember, the final drafts are due Monday, April 28!

HOMEWORK: For those who did not turn in their story rough drafts today, these are due tomorrow at the beginning of class! Continue to be editing these drafts as the final story draft is due next week Monday, April 28! :)

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- Storyboards are due.
- On to the typing phase of working on books
- Typing should be done by the end of Thursday

Books will be due next Wednesday!!!!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

We have come to the end of chapter 6. the test will be tomorrow.  Don't forget to review with quiz #1(p. 239), quiz #2(p. 258) and the chapter test(p. 264).

Social Studies

Tuesday:

Inca Video
Jig Saw Reading over the Eras in South America's history - most classes need to finish tomorrow.

HW: (none in social studies) **Remember Learning Showcase Project is DUE 1st hr. TOMORROW!!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Working on their rough drafts of their narrative writing stories that are due either Wednesday or Thursday (April 23 or April 24)

HOMEWORK: Please continue working on your rough drafts that are due either this Wednesday or Thursday! If you turn it in on Thursday, remember that your final draft must be due next Monday (April 28).

Social Studies

Happy Monday we worked on Learning Showcase projects.  Students that had missing work received a missing work report - ask your child if he/she is all caught up!!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Sharing good news from their weekends/weeks :)

-Reviewing the rubric, goals, and expectations for their narrative writing stories 

-Continuing to work on their narrative writing story rough drafts that are due THIS Wednesday, April 23

Homework: Continue to be working on your narrative rough drafts... these are due this week Wednesday to peer edit!

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- We are working on our storyboards today. They will be due on Wednesday!!!
- Keep working on Student Showcase projects. They are due on Wednesday as well!!!

Math 6:Luhmann/Chambers

Today for math students worked on completing a review of 9.1-9.3. This review focused on good statistical questions as well as calculating the mean, median, and mode of a data set. Students also practiced deciding which measure of center best describes the data. Homework: finish up the review packet for Monday.

Social Studies

Friday:

Watched CNN Student News
Listened to remaining Caribbean projects
Illustrated a picture about the Columbian Exchange

NO Homework:)  Enjoy the warm weather!

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Yikes! I apologize for not posting in a while.
Here is what we have been up to this week in English.....
We have continued reading in our read aloud book this week.  We also have been taking notes and practicing many different types of dialogue.  Finally, students had a work day today for the Learning Showcase projects.  Next week, we will dig a little deeper into dialogue, take a quiz over dialogue on Wed., and start to brainstorm and plan out our very own narrative story!!

No HW over the weekend!  Enjoy the warmer temps and Happy Easter to your family!!

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- We did a picture book look to get ideas for our volcano and earthquake books
- We started on our storyboards. These will be due on Wednesday.

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Listening to a short read aloud of Tangerine
-Working on their rough drafts for their narrative writing stories

HOMEWORK: Rough drafts of your stories are due Wednesday, April 23! Continue working on these over the weekend if you need to. :)

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we calculated the median and mode of the entire 6th grade data set on screen time! It was a BIG job but thankfully Mr. Luhmann put the data in order from least to greatest :).  With the remaining time students began working on a review for our quiz on Monday which covers mean, median, and mode. Students also will need to pick the best representation of the data. They have to also make a dot plot and identify gaps, clusters, and peaks. Big question: What makes a good statistical question?
Homework:
Luhmann: 9.1-9.3A and Practice Quiz due on Monday
Chambers: 9.1/9.2A due tomorrow and the rest of the packet is due on Monday

Social Studies Lepo Plan for the next 2 weeks!

Social Studies

Thursday
Today we learn about Cultural Diffusion by reading about "Carnival" - ask your child about it!

No homework as long as Caribbean project is done.

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, we will be...

-Having our Check-Point of our two graphic organizers that are due today
-Beginning to draft our narrative stories!
-Library for check-out/returns at the end of the hour

HOMEWORK: Continue working on your narrative drafts! These will be due next week Wednesday, April 23.

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- Spotts will be researching Volcanoes and Earthquakes
- Weller will be watching Bill Nye Earthquakes for research info

Student Showcase work time tomorrow in Science!!! Due next Wednesday!!!

Math 6:Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we learned how to calculate the median and the mode of a data set. Students worked hard to organize the data lists from least to greatest. Then students found the median (middle number)  and the mode. This is due tomorrow. Students DO NOT calculate the median and mode of the entire 6th grade. We will give you an organized list tomorrow. :)

Quiz on mean, median, and mode on Monday :)

Learning with Dobb

ELA:

Students worked on composing their email to send to a staff member, requesting time to interview.  This info will be used for the learning showcase iMovie.

Next, students worked on Spelling activities.  They are required to do 3 from the menu and are due tomorrow at the start of class.  The spelling test is Friday.

HW:  Finish spelling activities and study spelling words



Math:

Students processed through Delta Math Review and word and computation problems related to the Easter Cocoa Lab we conducted yesterday.  Unfinished work is due at the start of the hour tomorrow.



Guided Studies:

Students previewed the fact or fiction books they will be making for Science, finished up Caribbean Projects, brainstormed/preplanned for their Narrative writing project and worked on math homework.

Social Studies

Wednesday:

Today we added landforms to our South America map, filled in a comparison chart for a country in South America and listened to Caribbean presentations.

HW: only if you need to finish your Caribbean project - must present by Friday!!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Reviewing the grading rubric for their final narrative papers (due Monday and Tuesday, April 28 & 29)
-Working on completing their two graphic organizers for their narrative writing stories
-Developing their main character and setting portraits for visual details before they begin writing their stories

HOMEWORK: Two graphic organizers due at the beginning of class tomorrow!!! This will be an outline as you begin your narrative writing drafts tomorrow!

Science - Spotts/Weller

Science today...
- Spotts will watch a Bill Nye "Crust" video and take notes for research
- Weller will be using books to research today

Keep working on student showcase - We have class time on Friday!

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we reviewed what makes a "good" statistical question and corrected the homework from 9.1.  After that we learned about how to calculate the MEAN of a data set. Students practiced calculating the mean with our screen time 6th grade data. Students added each class's data and then divided by the number of numbers they worked with. Homework: finish 9.2 and each class's average screen time. Tomorrow...median and mode!

Social Studies

Tuesday -
Watched part of CNN Student News -ask your child why.
Worked on a South America Pretest and South America Map
Listened to Caribbean Presentations

NO homework unless you are not done with your Caribbean project.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

More work time today.  The students were reminded that the test on chapter 6 is next Wednesday.  Ask them how well they are doing with the current lessons and if they are on track to finish the chapter and have time to review before the test.

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Read aloud of Tangerine
-Introduce various graphic organizers that will help them begin their narrative writing process
-Choose one graphic organizer that they would like to use and work on this during the rest of the hour

No homework... Be thinking of your stories!

Science - Spotts and Weller

Science today...

- Research for Volcano and Earthquake book
- Keep working on Student Showcase project (work time on Friday in Science)

Math 6: Luhamnn/Chambers

Today in math we learned about what makes good statistical questions. Students are practicing writing their own tonight and need to finish up the homework questions from 9.1  Tomorrow we are learning how to calculate the MEAN of a data set. Bring your calculators! :)

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*completed a journal & shared about break
*recap & read from Double Identity
*started notes on dialogue
No HW

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we shared good news and then continued on working on chapter 6.  Lesson 2 was due today and lesson 3 is due tomorrow.  The test for chapter 6 is April 23rd.

Social Studies

Welcome back!!

Monday -
Today we listened to Caribbean projects.  Some classes also were able to do a South America pretest.

Grades for the projects will be entered tomorrow.  Anyone that did not finish the project by tomorrow will have  0%.  Please finish the project as homework if you need to!!

English - Hickok/Houser

Welcome back from Spring Break! Today in English, the students will be...

-Sharing good news
-Receiving and reviewing their unit test grades from before break
-Genre review & activity

No homework.

Science - Spotts / Weller

Science today...
- We will be working on a volcano and earthquake book for the next two weeks.
- intro today
- looked for good websites

Keep working on the student showcase!

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math students finished their quiz from yesterday if they were not finished. With the remaining time students worked on their learning showcase projects. We discussed a "quality project" and a project that lacks quality. Teachers encouraged students to type their writing if spelling or neat hand writing was difficult for them.
No homework :)

Social Studies

Thursday
Today we:
-Watched CNN Student News
-Listened to some Caribbean presentations (if you did not present to day please be ready for Monday after break).
-Worked on reading an atlas

HW: Be ready to present your Caribbean Project Monday
Caribbean Directions:
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1fmRVOFRmdGrSf3hTKvKPtzu9-tNdmwSrZaDjUrNn7Rk/edit#slide=id.p

Read it over and pick from option1, 2, or 3 (option 4 read pg. 68-72 do questions 1-6 on page 72).


Have a wonderful spring break!!

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*checked in on our 2014 goals & recorded how we were doing
*visited the library to return, renew & checkout before break
*worked on our cartoons for our dialogue activity after break
No HW!
Have a safe & fun Spring Break!!

English- Hickok / Houser

Today the kids went to the library and started brainstorming story ideas for their narrative they will starting after spring break.

No homework

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...
- Finish up odds and ends from yesterday. Thanks Mrs. Hondorp for coming in to cover for Mrs. Spotts while she was attending a funeral.
- Convection Currents Mini-Lesson
Have a great Spring Break!!!

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we took our algebra quiz over 7.1-7.4. Students overall worked very hard on this quiz, double checking their work and taking their time. No homework! Enjoy the night off! :)

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*Read Ch. 26 in our read aloud
*Went over the Spring Break Bingo opportunity
*Worked on creating cartoons for a dialogue lesson after break
No HW

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...

-Test Part 2 on dialogue, paragraphing, and tags
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine

No homework.

Social Studies

Wednesday:
Today students had the entire class to work on their Learning Showcase Project.

Thanks for all the hard work!

Remember we do have school tomorrow!

HW: Caribbean project if not done.

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we reviewed for our quiz tomorrow. The quiz covers lesson 7.1-7.4. Students have spent yesterday and today doing practice problems and asking questions on parts they are confused on. Today students received more practice problems for last minute practice before the quiz.

Homework: complete the practice quiz/practice problems

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today the students continued on with chapter 6.  Nearly all of the students reported their first assignment score and the scores were good!

Social Studies

Tuesday

Today we...
-Took a Central America/Caribbean test
-Worked on Caribbean Projects (SEE BELOW)
-All students received a progress report, please look it over.  Students that had a signature line highlighted must have it signed by tomorrow and return it to school.  Please remember all retakes and redos must be done by spring break.

 Caribbean Project Directions:

https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1fmRVOFRmdGrSf3hTKvKPtzu9-tNdmwSrZaDjUrNn7Rk/edit#slide=id.p

I added an option out of the Latin America book if students were having a hard time focusing and completing the project they were able to pick option 4, which is reading about the Caribbean culture in the book and answering questions from the book.

HW: Practice for the map test.

HW: Look over progress reports.

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...

- read layers of the earth article with notes
- magnet activity

No homework

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we took a quiz over story elements, figurative language, and genres. 
Some classes read from the read aloud if time aloud. 
No HW

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we began to review for our quiz on Wednesday over 7.1-7.4. Students worked on more of the story problems from lesson 7.4 in class. The assigned problems should be completed by tomorrow. For the remaining time students worked on review concepts from 7.1-7.4. The problems assigned should be completed by tomorrow.

Homework: Finish the assigned problems from the class reviews.

Social Studies

Today we took a practice map test - tomorrow is test day (unless you earned  100%)

We also worked on our Caribbean project - students had 3 options check them out below:

 Caribbean Project Directions:

https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1fmRVOFRmdGrSf3hTKvKPtzu9-tNdmwSrZaDjUrNn7Rk/edit#slide=id.p

I added an option out of the Latin America book if students were having a hard time focusing and completing the project they were able to pick option 4, which is reading about the Caribbean culture in the book and answering questions from the book.

HW: Practice for the map test.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we finished up our test on chapter 5.  We started chapter 6 in a self paced learning style.  The students have lesson materials available to them and they will work themselves through chapter 6.

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*shared weekend good news
*did a picture book review activity
*studied for our quiz
HW- Study for the quiz tomorrow as needed!!  Use your review sheet you were given Thursday to help you, along with your notes!!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, we will be...

-Listening to a short read aloud of Tangerine
-Playing a Jeopardy review game!

***Our Narrative Writing test Part 1 is TOMORROW! This part is on Figurative Language and Story Elements. Be sure to look over all of your worksheets, notes, activities, and our review guide!

Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann

Today in math we reviewed lesson 7.3 and went through the story problems to make sure students understood how to write an equation from a situation. We then continued on with lesson 7.4 which teaches how to  connect an equation, graph, and a table.  Students worked through part of the activity packet and then story problems. Hw:  Luhmann: finish the assigned story problems. Chambers: finish up hand drawings if yours was "late" and make sure you have finished the story problems we discussed in class.

Reminder...fill out your calendar for screen time!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be having time to work on their Learning Showcase projects. These are due Wednesday, April 23 and the Learning Showcase will be on April 30.

We will also be working on different review sheets during class in preparation for our upcoming Narrative Writing test.

Homework: Please be using your review guide and any class  handouts to review/study for our Narrative Writing test next week! Part 1 will be on Tuesday, and Part 2 will be on Wednesday. You will all do great! :)

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...

- all classes will be finishing the HIV/AIDS writing response and handing it in
- we are using science class time to work on our student showcase projects (Student showcase is April 30)

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we went over the practice problems from 7.3. Students had an opportunity to ask questions if they were stuck. Students then worked on story problems from 7.3. We began the notes for 7.4 in some classes but not all. We will continue where we left off tomorrow.

Homework: Finish your Hands for the Future drawings!
Chambers' students: make sure you also have attempted the story problems.

Caribbean Project Directions:

https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1fmRVOFRmdGrSf3hTKvKPtzu9-tNdmwSrZaDjUrNn7Rk/edit#slide=id.p

Read it over and pick from option1, 2, or 3!!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Creating dialogue for unfinished movie clips
-Library for book return/check out

No homework. Be sure you're reviewing for our tests next week!

Social Studies

Thursday:
Read about Puerto Rico and filled in graphic organizer
Worked on Crossing the Wire project-Due FRIDAY
Some student started the next project over the Caribbean.

HW: CTW project and practice map for test Monday

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...

Spotts: Computer activity "Dynamic Earth"

Lillmars: HIV/AIDS lesson 2

Tomorrow we work on student showcase in during our science class. Take materials and ideas.

Social Studies

Weds:
Today we watched a Caribbean video for 30 minutes, reviewed what we read yesterday about Hait nd Dominican Republic, and did a practice map test.

HW: Crossing the Wire project is due Friday and Map test Monday (pick up an extra practice map tomorrow if you would like)

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we checked over last night's homework on solving algebraic equations using addition and subtraction. Then we learned how to solve algebraic equations that involve multiplication and division.  Make sure to show all of the steps!
Homework: 7.3 Practice #1-6 and 7-23 odd.  If you have time you may begin the story problems that will be introduced tomorrow: 7.3 #24-35 all.

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...

Spotts
- Mysteries of the deep Hmmmm....
- Bill Nye

Lillmars
- HIV/AIDS day 1

No homework

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we continued solving algebraic equations that had addition or subtraction! We reviewed our activity from yesterday and then took a few notes to help with the practice assignment for tonight. Homework: finish the 7.2 problems #1-5, 6-20even, 49, 50, 52, 53, and 55. Show all work.

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we saw more presentations and then took notes on direct variation and the constant of proportionality.  We will continue this tomorrow.  The homework for tonight is to do the dot-to-dot drawing on the coordinate grid.

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*read Ch. 22
*worked on genre presentations
*started presenting on genre
HW-  Bring a picture book along tomorrow if you have one!  We will be doing an activity tomorrow and Thursday with it! :)
Also, Learning Showcase work day is Friday in my English classes!!:)

English - Hickok/Houser

Today, the students will be...
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Learning the Do's and Don'ts of writing dialogue/tags/paragraphs
-Practicing these new dialogue/tag/paragraphing skills through an upfront activity

No homework. Continue to be reviewing all of our new narrative writing vocabulary!

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...

Spotts - HIV/AIDS lesson 2

Lillmars - Dynamic Earth Computer work

No Homework except to start working on the student showcase!

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*read Ch. 21 in our read aloud
*reviewed some figurative langauge
*worked on our partner genre presentations
HW- Are you ready to present tomorrow??

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we worked on Activity 7.2: Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction. Students were guided through how to add or subtract an amount to find a missing number. Mrs. Chambers' math class should finish up what they can in the activity packet for tomorrow.
Mr. Luhmann's class will finish it up tomorrow. We also introduced a "Hands for the Future" project. Students need to research or talk to someone in a career they are interested in and find out how that career uses math. Their neat, quality hand drawing and math examples are due on Friday!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we saw more presentations and started homework on finding slope.  The homework is page 196-197 problems 1-3, 7-11, and 13-19.  We will have a test on Friday over chapter 5.

English - Hickok/Houser

Happy Monday! Today, the students will be...
-Sharing good news
-Listening to a read aloud of Tangerine
-Introducing dialogue/paragraphing/tags in our writing and narratives

No homework.

Social Studies

Monday:
Reading p. 107-112 in Latin America Book about Cuba and filled out Cruise Journal
Turned in comparison paragraph.
Students worked on CTW project if they wanted/needed to.

HW: Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY

Tuesday:
Reading about Haiti and Dominican Republic in LA book and magazines.
May have some time to work on CTW project.

HW:  Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY

Wednesday:
Watching Caribbean Video and working on CTW project.

HW:Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY

Thursday:
Learning and reading about Puerto Rico
Students done early will share CTW projects in class.

HW:Crossing the Wire project is Due FRIDAY 

Friday:
CNN Student News 
Students will present projects to class  
NO HW:)

Any student that did not do both jobs for the Newscast is able to redo and present next week Thursday.   

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today:

Spotts classes...
- HIV/AIDS lesson 1
- no homework

Lillmars classes:
- I wonder what's down there - journal
- Bill Nye video
- Class questions we want answered
- no homework

Social Studies

Friday:
1/2 day only having hours 1-4
SS Classes - we will have work time on paragraph and Crossing the Wire project

HW: Comparison paragraph due Monday!!

School is done at 10:45 - have a safe weekend!

English - Hickok/Houser

Happy Half Day! Today the students (fourth hour) will be playing a review game with story elements and figurative language.

No homework. Continue to be reviewing our new figurative language and story elements vocabulary! Enjoy your weekend. :)

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we worked on practice for 7.1 which covered expressions and equations. Students had work time and whatever is not finished should be completed at home.

Because we only have a 1/2 day tomorrow some math classes will not meet. The homework should be completed for the next class period.

Social Studies

Thursday
Played a Guatemalan game - ask your child about it.
Continued learning about the children of Central America and started a comparison paragraph.

HW: Have paragraph done by Monday and if you have ss (1-4 hours only) tomorrow bring in an Crossing the Wire material you need for the project (you will have work time in class).

Friday:
1/2 day only having hours 1-4
SS Classes - we will have work time on paragraph and Crossing the Wire project

School is done at 10:45 - have a safe weekend!

Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann

Today in math we reviewed expressions, something we had learned earlier in the year. It was great to hear students say "I remember this!"  Students worked on translating the math words to numbers. Tomorrow we continue on with this idea but will study it with equations.

Homework: Finish Puzzle Time 3.1/3.2 as well as the "What you Learned Before" page.

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, we will be...
-Reviewing idioms
-Introducing and working with hyperboles and onomatopoeia
-Onomatopoeia concentration game

No homework. Continue to review the figurative language that we have learned and covered in class so far!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we watched 5 Rate Presentations and learned some neat things from them.  The homework is page 190-191 problems 1-3all 6, 9, 13, 17, 21, 23-27 all, and 31-38 all.

We will have 4 presentations tomorrow and will continue learning about slope.

Science - Spotts

Science today...
- Matter Test! (Hope you studied!)
- Solid Earth pretest

No homework!

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we took a quiz over 6.4/6.5. Students used the remaining time to work on their partner drawings that we made by plotting points.  Students should finish these up!

Homework: finish up the partner drawings :)

Tomorrow we start chapter 7!

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*read Ch. 19 aloud
*worked on notes about story elements (exposition, resolution, climax, conflict, etc.)
*talked about different types of conflicts in stories
No HW

Social Studies

Lepo Tuesday
We listened to presentations from 1/2 the class and watched a video about a Guatemalan girl named Nati.

HW: If you present tomorrow, be ready!! (Do both jobs, only doing one job=50%, remember to answer all the questions you were asked)

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...
- Journal
- Test Ticket Review time
- Swat em/whiteboards review

MATTER TEST TOMORROW!!!

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we reviewed for our quiz tomorrow over 6.4, 6.5 and 6.5 Extension. Students worked on a practice quiz as well as a practice sheet covering the concepts in 6.5 Extension.  Students had time to work on them in class as well as ask questions if they were unsure of a concept.

Luhmann Homework: Practice Quiz
Chambers Homework: Finish up the practice quiz and the 6.5 Extension problems to help prepare for the quiz.

English - Hickok/Houser

Happy Monday! Today in English, we will be doing a read aloud of Tangerine. We will then be reviewing personification, and learning about alliteration through tongue twisters. At the end of the hour, we will be creating our own sentences with alliteration.

No homework.

Social Studies

Monday:
Finalizing Newscast Presentations
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p
 Starting to learn about children in Central America - ask your child about it.
 HW: Be ready to present 

Tuesday:
Newscast 2 groups will present
Learning about children in Central America

Wednesday:
Newscast 3 groups will present
Learning about children in Central America

Thursday:
Writing Assignment after learning about the 3 children in Central America students will compare their live to the lives of one of the children we learned about.

Start learning about Cuba

Friday:1/2 Day
Cnn Student News
Finish Cuba learning and writing assignment (Due Monday)

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...
- Journal Time
- White board review
- Test Ticket for Matter Test

MATTER TEST on WEDNESDAY!!!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we discussed proportional relationships and and began writing proportions.  The homework is page 182-183 problems 1-7 all, 8-24 even, and 25.

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Happy Pi Day (3.14)! 
Today in math we went through the 6.5 story problem questions from last night's homework. We are finding that students are struggling not because of the math but rather the reading and understanding what the question is asking them to do. We are talking through strategies to help with this. With the remaining time we worked on Puzzle Time practice problems from 6.4 and 6.5.
Homework: 6.4/6.5 Puzzle Times

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*read Ch. 18 in Double Identity
*created & illustrated our own example of 1 type of figurative language
No HW aside from reading over the weekend!!

Social Studies

We finished out research for newscast jobs.
Monday students will practice with their newscast group.

HW: Be ready to present your newscast TUESDAY
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be...
-Reviewing metaphors
-Learning about personification
-Creating their own and watching examples of personification

No homework. Enjoy your weekend. :)

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...
- Making Ice Cream Baby!
- No homework

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we worked on the story problems from 6.5. Students are using the skills learned in 6.5 such as plotting points and calculating distances to answer questions about real world situations. Homework: complete the story problems for tomorrow :)
Hint: draw a picture or plot the points if you are stuck!

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be reviewing similes and then learning about metaphors. They will be playing a Metaphor Clue game, where they will be creating their own metaphors about their classmates. Towards the end of the hour, we will be going down to the library to return/check out books.

No homework. 

Social Studies

https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation/d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p

Researched Central America Newscast

Economist link:
http://nces.ed.gov/NCESKIDS/createagraph/default.aspx

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*shared book recommendations
*went to library for checkout
*discussed/watched some figurative language examples
*worked as a group on some examples of our own
No HW aside from reading, reading reading! :)

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*read 2 more chapters in Double Identity
*took notes to define 7 types of Figurative Language
*watched some video clip examples of the various types
No HW

Math 6: Chambers/Luhmann

Today in math we worked on 6.5 Extension: Reflecting Points in a Coordinate Plane. Students did well plotting points, but the reflection piece was difficult. Some students used strategies like color coding the y-axis and x-axis to help them remember the steps. Homework: Finish up #1-16 tonight. Do your best!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we worked on rates.  The homework is page 174-175 problems 1-4 all, 6-14 even, 15-20 all, and 22-32 even.

English - Hickok/Houser

Today, the students will be learning about, working with, and creating their own similes for our focus on Figurative Language. Towards the end of the hour, we will be listening to a read aloud of Tangerine.

No homework.

Social Studies

Wednesday:
Meet in the Library computer lab
-Students will get groups and jobs for Newscast project (directions are linked below)
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation
 /d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p

Science - Spotts/Lillmars

Science today...

- we took a matter quiz (based on review from yesterday!)
- we read an article about Aerogel and wrote a short summary (DUE THURSDAY!)
- we finished up "Just Try It" presentations

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*read two more chapters in Double Identity
*checked over our pre test from yesterday
*recorded thoughts about what we already know about story elements, figurative language, and dialogue.
No HW unless you still owe a progress report signature.

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we worked on an assignment from 6.5 where students practiced labeling points by their ordered pair, identifying quadrants, calculating the distance between points, and plotting points in a coordinate plane. Students also finished up their own coordinate plane drawings.
Homework: Finish the 6.5 practice problems.

English - Hickok/Houser

In English today, we will be correcting the pretests that we took on Monday for our Narrative Writing unit. We will then finish the hour with a read aloud of Tangerine.

No homework.

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we continued our study of coordinate planes. We looked over our homework from the weekend and then began our own pictures. Students need to create a picture using points labeled as ordered pairs. Students should double check their points to make sure that their pictures work. We will be switching these pictures with partners this week. :)

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today the kids got a good start on their rates project.  They will have another chance to work on this in class on Thursday, But it would be a good idea to work on it at home a bit before then.

Social Studies

Monday:
-Central America Intro.video (20 mins)
-Went over project that we are starting Wednesday
-Discussed "Presenter Manners"

HW: None as long as Aztec paragraph was turned in.

Tuesday:
Mrs. Amy Klanderman will be sharing a Guatemala presentation with the classes:)

Wednesday:
Meet in the Library computer lab
-Students will get groups and jobs for Newscast project (directions are linked below)
https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/presentation
 /d/1srMZQbzZW048pM4ppuwErF9AJPqyuh5mbruoKSANFAE/present#slide=id.p

Thursday:
Meet in Library Computer Lab
-research jobs for newscast

Friday:
Meet in library computer lab for last day of research
HW: Newscast presentations start on Tuesday - research must be done to plan presentation on Monday.

Science - Spotts and Lillmars

Science today..
- Ice Melt Investigation
- More Just Try IT presentations
- Looking ahead... quiz on Wednesday

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be helping one other create their own short creative writing piece. Towards the end of the hour, we will be going to the library to return/check out books.

No homework. Enjoy the long weekend. :)

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math we corrected our assignment on absolute value. Students had a chance to ask questions and then we moved on to our new lesson on coordinate planes! Students got to dance our quadrant dance (a little disco works wonders for memorizing :) ). With the remaining time students worked on a plotting points assignment.
Homework: finish the activity packet for Monday.
Enjoy your LONG weekend!

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we:
*went to library for checkout
*did an activity called, Pass the Story, as a warm up for our story writing unit coming in Tri 3.
HW:  Progress Reports are due Monday for those that need a signature (anyone whose parents did not get the report at conferences)!
Also, if your Book of Why page was not handed in today, you need to hand it in by Monday to avoid a late!!

MATH 7 - Luhmann

Today we corrected our quiz and discussed notes on rates and ratios.  The kids need to decide on a topic and think of questions to investigate about that topic.  They need to be thinking about how rates are used with their topic.

Social Studies

Thursday:
-Handed out progress reports and tests, went over examples of great power paragraphs.
-Worked on a Central America map
-CNN Student News
Some classes practiced world map drawing.

HW: Aztec Essay was due today but some students asked until Monday.  I graded 2nd hour already and there were many students who turned in a rough draft (spell check, read it over to see if you are missing words, spell Aztec and Spanish correctly).

Mrs. Schuiteman - English

Today we read from our read aloud & took a short reading assessment over finding the main idea in an informational text. 
HW- Please work on your Book of Why? page if it is not done!
HW- If you were given a progress report to have signed, this is due by Monday!!

Math 6: Luhmann/Chambers

Today in math students got back their quizzes over 6.1-6.3. Many students did an excellent job! With the remaining time we learned about absolute value and then had work time on the assignment. Homework: Finish the assignment from 6.4

English - Hickok/Houser

Today in English, the students will be taking a "Main Idea" assessment, and we will hand back their English progress reports. We will end class with a read aloud of our favorite novel, Tangerine.

No homework.

Social Studies

Wednesday:
-Finishing Aztec paragraph
-Working on Crossing the Wire project

In class today if you have time, please look at the links included here to help you practice your world mapping skills and have some gaming fun:

Build a map/interactive map games:

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/geogames/?ar_a=1

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/maps-tools-gis-action/?ar_a=1

Global Closet

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/globalcloset/?ar_a=1

Geography Quiz:

http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/quiz/index.asp

Map games:

http://www.maps.com/funfacts.aspx

Continents drop puzzle:

http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp