Mercer Science

Today we continued to go over the continental drift theory and the idea
of sea-floor spreading. We also read about subduction and deep ocean
trenches.

No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Middle East - North Africa test on Tuesday Feb. 2nd

Mercer Science

Today we discussed the evidence that supports sea-floor spreading.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we shared our current event articles.
No homework.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Reviewed quiz.

Homework: Get quiz signed.

Austin - Course 3

We started notes on lesson 6.4. We went over homework.

No homework.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the theory of continental drift and the evidence to
support it. We also began reading about sea-floor spreading and the
evidence to support it.
No Homework.

Austin - Course 3

Students did review of multi-step equations.

No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the answers to the Turkey worksheet.
The chapter 9 assessment on pgs 274-275 must be completed for
Thursday.
They must complete the terms and names, review questions 1-10,
skillbuilder questions 1-3, and the focus on geography questions 1-3.
Current event article is also due on Thursday.

Kettner's science

Today we concluded lab 5.1 - we saw how convection currents form and
move throughout the air.

Homework: Read pages 48-50 in your Weather and Climate books and
complete the section review found on page 50.

Mercer Science

Today we reviewed information from yesterday about the earth's layers.
Students read about Alfred Wegener and his continental drift theory.
They then completed 10 questions on what they have read.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over information about Israel.
Students must have the 9 questions answered about the nation of Turkey
for tomorrow.
The chapter 9 assessment on pgs 274-275 must be completed for Thursday.
They must complete the terms and names, review questions 1-10,
skillbuilder questions 1-3, and the focus on geography questions 1-3.
Current event article is also due on Thursday.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 6.3.

Homework - Ws 6.3 #5,6,13,14.

Kettner's Science

We started lab 5.1 today. The purpose of the lab is to see what happens
when two of the same - and then different - air masses meet. There is
no homework tonight.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the layers of the earth outline. We also discussed
other concepts such and continental drift and the correlation between
heat and pressure with depth.
No homework.

Mercer Humanites

Today the students read about Israel and completed a worksheet.
Current event due Thursday and the Middle East.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Reviewed lesson 6.3.

Homework: NONE

Austin - Course 3

We started notes on lesson 6.3. Multi-step equations with decimals and
fractions.

Homework-Worksheet 6.3 #1-3, 8-10.

Mercer Science

Today we read about the layers of the earth and we filled out an outline
using the science textbook.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we read about modern day Egypt and we completed a worksheet
together as a class.

Current event due Thursday the 28th on the middle East and North
Africa.

Austin - Course 3

Students finished and looked over their quizzes. We took a timed
multiplication test. We also practiced multi-step equations with
decimals.

No homework.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Worked on WS 6.3.

Homework: Finish worksheet 6.3. Study for 6.1-6.2 quiz.

Tomorrow is Humble Principal pie throwing. Throw a pie at Mr.Jansen or
Mrs.Hitchcock for a dollar.

Mercer Science

Today we finished the earthquake video and had a class discussion about
it.
No homework today.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the answers from their homework yesterday.
No homework today.

Kettner's Science

Today we worked on activity 4.1. Make sure that you complete the
reflection questions for tomorrow.

Homework: Read "What's the forecast?"

Austin - Course 3

Students took a quiz on lessons 6.1 and 6.2.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we discussed lab 3.1. This lab showed us that land heats up and
cools off faster than water. What effect does this have on our weather?
Tomorrow, we will do an activity that will help us start to answer that
question.

Homework: Complete "The Air up There."

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Went over last night's homework. Discussed equations with
fractions and decimals.

Homework: WS 6.3 (1-9) skip 5,6,7

PARENTS if you are interested in chaperoning the 6-8 dance please
contact me at 248-837-8342.

Mercer Science

Today we talked a little bit about Haitit and we started the video on
the Los Angeles earthquake of 1994.
No homework.

Austin-Course 3

We reviewed for the quiz tomorrow on lessons 6.1 and 6.2.

Mercer Humanities

Today we had small and large groups discussions about Islam and the
Koran.
Homework - Read pgs. 249-253 and answer the 3 main idea questions and
the 1 critical thinking question on pg 253.

Austin - Course 3

The quiz is Thursday.

Mercer Science

Today we continued the introduction to the next unit on earthquakes.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we shared the stories of those that lost thier lives during the
civil rights movements in the 50's and 60's.
No homework.

Kettner's Science

Students read pages 31-36 from the Natural Catastrophic Events book.
Students should have completed the questions on page 33 in their
notebook. You should also take notes on the layers of the atmosphere.
The layers can also be found in your Weather books.

Austin - Course 3

Students took a practice quiz and did more multi-step problems.

No homework. Quiz Wednesday.

Kennedy College Tech - 01/15/10

College Tech: Finished up their Excel and Keyboarding units.  Now researching for their College Presentation.  You can access the project sheet by clicking here.  Rough drafts or Design are due on Tuesday, Jan 19.

LaRaia

Course 3

Classwork: Went over worksheet 6.1. Started lesson 6.2.

Homework: WS 6.2 (1-6)

Haiti

Several students have asked for reputable relief organizations to which they can donate funds to help the people of Haiti.  The following site from CNN lists many organizations that are helping:

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/

Mercer Science

Today we had the final piece of the storms assessment. They had to
predict, observe, and make connections to real life weather situations.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today current event articles were collected and some presented them.
Students were given a profile of someone who lost their life during the
civil rights movement. They are to read them and prepare to share that
persons story with the class on Tuesday.

Kettner's Science

Today we graphed our data from yesterday's lab and drew conclusions
based upon our data. Please finish the graph for Tuesday.

Austin - Course 3

We went over homework and continued notes on lesson 6.2.

No homework.

LaRaia

Course 3

Classwork: Worked on test corrections. Reviewed lesson 6.1.

Homework: Finish test corrections

Mercer Science

Today we took the storms assessment.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we finished the video on the Koran and Islam. We will be engaged
in group discussions next week about the content.
Homework - current event article on the Middle East.

Kettner's Science

Today we did investigation 3.1. Homework: Complete both sides of WS 1-1
( this corresponds to the Weather and Climate book).

Austin - Course 3

We started lesson 6.2. We practiced solving equations with variables on
both sides.

HOmework - WS 6.2, # 1-10.

Kettner's Science

We went over student sheet 2.1 and then we held a discussion about what
fuels our weather. Tomorrow we will be conducting an activity to
further investigate this question. There is no homework tonight.

Mercer Science

Today we reviewed for the test.
The test is tomorrow. All students should have their pre-test and
review notes from to day.
Homework - STUDY

Mercer Humanities

Today we began a video on Islam and the Koran. We will continue it
tomorrow and have group discussions next week.
Homework - current event article due Friday on The Middle East.

Austin-Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 6.1. We did more practice problems.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

We finished the "Natural Disasters" video and then read about
thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes.

Homework: Make sure you completed Student sheet 2.1. Remember, you
can find information about storms from pages 83-91 in your Weather and
Climate textbooks.

Mercer Science

Today we read about the effects of El Nino. They answered six questions
about the reading and were to complete a weather word search.
Test on Thursday.
Homework - STUDY

Mercer Humanities

Today we continued our discussion on the three religions of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam.
Current event due Friday.

Austin - Course 3

We continued our notes on lesson 6.1.

Homework - worksheet 6.1 #1,7,9,10,18.

LaRaia

Course 3

Classwork: Practice solving equations.

Homework: Practice problems 1-7.

Kettner's Science

Today we watched the video, "Natural Disasters."

Homework: Read pages 83 - 91 in your Weather and Climate book.

Austin - Course 3

We started notes on multi-step equations (lesson 6.1).

Homework-Worksheet 6.1, # 1-3, 5,6,8,16, and 17.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Reviewed one and two step equations.

Homework: None

Mercer Science

Today we began a NOVA video on hurricanes. We will finish it on
Monday.
Our weather test will be on Thursday Dec. 14th.
No homework this weekend.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We spent the whole class, reviewing and practicing multi-step equations.

No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we took the Middle East North Africa map test.
We began the introduction to the birthplace of three religions:
Judasim, Christianity, and Islam.
No homework this weekend.

LaRaia-Math

Course

Classwork: Took a chapter 5 test.

Mercer Science

For the past couple days we have been going over the weather test
questions. The officail weather test will be Thursay Dec. 14th.
No homework.

Austin - Course 3

Some students finished and looked over their tests on Chapter 5.

We started to review some basic equations with variables and 2-step
equations.

No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we talked more about the current issues in Yemen and Iran.
Tomorrow is the Middle East and North Africa map quiz.

Kettner's Science

Today we completed our pre-module assessment. We used a world map to
label where we think the major catastrophic events generally occur.
Following the mapping activity students were to answer the five
reflection questions at the end of the lab.

Austin - Course 3

Course 3 students took the chapter 5 test today.

Physical Education 1/5/10

Students received their January activity log handout today. Students
should record their sleep and activity hours daily on the calender.
This months reflection question: "Explain the importance of a proper
warm up and cool down. Describe these basic stretching exercises and
the muscles they work." This assignment is due Monday, January 24th.

Kettner's Science

Today third hour worked in groups to create a web of Natural
Catastrophic events. This will be our next unit of study. Seventh hour
presented their webs and then took a pre-assessment about these events.
There is no homework tonight.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Worked on practice test.

Homework: Finish practice test due Wednesday.
Chapter 5 test this Thursday.

Mercer Science

Today we looked at weather maps and will continue to use analyze weather
maps to prepare for the upcoming science test. A test date has not been
determined.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the details that should have been present in their
Egypt/Mesopotamia paper. All students need to add or change the
information on their paper and turn in their final draft on Wednesday.
On Friday Jan. 8th the Middle East and North Africa map test will be
held.

Austin - Course 3

We started a practice test on chapter 5.
Homework - finish practice test.
Chapter 5 test on Wednesday.