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