No homework.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
LaRaia-Course 3
Classwork: Students created a set of data so that they could find the
mean median and mode.
Homework: None
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Kettner's Science
the "Water Biomes" puzzle.
Mercer Humanities
Tomorrow we are going to the Holocaust Memorial Center.
Friday a current event on the Middle East is due.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 12/15/09
Students discussed Gorbachev and his role in the Soviet Union. Students also received a compare/contrast sheet that they will use in preparation for a paper they will write comparing Stalin to Gorbachev. Lastly, they started watching a video on the end of Soviet-style communism.
None.
Discussion Starters
Gorbachev: how was he different as a leader from Stalin?
Kettner's Science
and how important biodiversity is. Students then started working on an
open book test on Chapter 3. Those students that need more time
tomorrow will get it. There is no homework tonight.
Mercer Science
weather. The reading a weather map questions (pg 106) are due
tomorrow.
Mercer Humanities
Current event due Friday on the Middle East.
Austin - Course 3
Homework is worksheet 5.8 all. Students had 20 minutes to work on it
in class.
Monday, December 14, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 12/14/09
Students finished discussing Stalin's role in the Soviet Union and how he treated his followers and citizens of the USSR.
None.
Discussion Starters
Stalin.
LaRaia-Math
Classwork: Worked on worksheet 5.7.
Homework: Finish worksheet 5.7 (1-15), (19-21).
Mercer Humanities
Current event is due Friday. The topic is Middle East.
Austin - Course 3
NO homework.
3rd hour-finish #1-12 on worksheet 5.7.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Austin - Course 3
Homework - worksheet 5.7 #1-12.
3rd hour only do #4-6, 10, 14.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Kettner's Science
read the rest of Chapter 3.
Mercer Science
different clouds.
No homework.
Austin - Course 3
decimals. We did more practice in class.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
Language Arts on Monday. The paper for my class will be due on
Wednesday and we will work on it in class to avoid the excessive work at
home. I will reserve time in the media center so they may type their
papers in school.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
amercer@berkley.k12.mi.us
Mercer Humanities
contrastin Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. The introduction and
conclusion must be at least 3 sentences and the 3 supporting paragraphs
must be at least 6 sentences. It must be written in ink or typed. It is
due on Monday.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Kettner's Science
in Environmental Science. Each student will eventually select one
person to research and prepare a presentation. Research will be done
over the break.
Homework: Complete the final draft of your "Ethi-reasoning" essay - it
is due tomorrow.
LaRaia-Math
Classwork: Continued working on adding and subtracting postive and
negative numbers.
Homework: WS 5.6 (13-18) and (24-30)
Quizzes were handed back today. Students can make
corrections if they earned below an 80%. Quiz MUST
be signed.
Holiday Activity - bring in $3.
La Framboise Social Studies - 12/9/09
What We Did Today
Students continued watching (and discussing and taking notes) a film on Josef Stalin.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
Stalin; informing on others; purges; slave camps.
Mercer Science
to learn about differences in air pressure and temperature and how these
changes effect out atmosphere.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
alphabets. No homework.
Austin - Course 3
Homework - worksheet 5.6, #1-12.
Don't forget your project money.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 12/8/09
What We Did Today
Students began watching (and discussing) a film on Josef Stalin.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
Stalin; Young Pioneers; purges.
Kettner's Science
people that have made a difference in how people treat or think about
the environment.
Homework: Do some research and come up with 2 more individuals that
made a difference. Your essay from "Ethi-Reasoning" is due on
Thursday.
Monday, December 7, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 12/7/09
Students continued discussing history and culture of North Africa and Southwest and Central Asia (specifically, discussed Judaism, Christianity, and Islam).
None.
Discussion Starters
What did you learn about Islam?
LaRaia-Course 3
Classwork: Finished lesson 5.5.
Homework: WS 5.5 All
Holiday Activity Money ($3)
Mercer Humanities
Students must finish a guided reading sheet on Ancient Egypt due
tomorrow.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Kettner's Science
their Invasive Species wanted posters and cartoons.
Homework: Complete both sides of WS 3-1 for Monday.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Kettner's Science
decrease the chance of them invading Lake Michigan. See what you can
find about it tonight. We then read chapter 3 section one.
Homework: Final draft of your "What makes a crowd?" lab is due
tomorrow.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
(5.1 - 5.4)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
LaRaia-Math
Classwork: Went over worksheet 5.4. Reviewed for tomorrows quiz.
Homework: Study for 5.1-5.4 quiz.
Mercer Humanities
No homework tomorrow, but a current event is due Friday>
Mercer Science
Students must read the "What's The Forecast?" and answer the 7
questions on the back of their packet. This is due tomorrow.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
finished lesson 5.4. Most students finished the practice quiz. If not,
it is homework.
Homework-worksheet 5.4 # 11 - 19.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
We went over homework. We took notes on dividing fractions.
Homework- 5.4 # 1-14
Mercer Humanities
relationship it has with the number of doctors in a country.
Guided reading worksheet ch 8 sect 1 is homework that is due tomorrow.
Current event due Friday.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Kettner's Science
peer editing during tomorrow's class and 3rd hour will be doing the same
on Wednesday. Both classes have to turn their final draft in on Friday,
December 4th.
Mercer Science
We will finish up our observations tomorrow.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
received a new map on the Middle East and North Africa.
Current event due Friday on any North African or Middle Eastern country
we labeled on the map.
No homework due tomorrow.
Dec. Activity Log
Today all P.E. classes received their December activity log handout.
Students need to record their sleep hours and daily activities.
Students please be specific with your activities and minutes. For
example: basketball practice 1 hour or walk the dog 15 mins. The
activity log is a calender so if lost create your own. Due date is Dec.
16.
Reflection question for this month: How does weather affect your
activity level? Give at least five examples of indoor activities you can
do this winter to stay active.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework-Worksheet 5.3, # 1 - 14.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Kettner's Science
Tuesday, everyone should have a rough draft of their "What makes a
crowd?" lab report. During class, they will be working with a peer to
edit it. The Final draft will be due on Friday, December 4th.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Course 3 - Austin
No homework.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Mercer Humanities
No homework.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework - worksheet 5.2 # 7 - 19.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Kettner's Science
clearly thought out the adaptations that your organism needs inorder to
survive your given biome. Make sure that the drawing is neat, colorful
and creative.
La Framboise Social Studies - 11/20/09
What We Did Today
Students finished the preliminary rounds of the National Geographic Society's Geography Bee. Some classes had time to have a short classroom meeting.
Homework
Current event: student's choice.
Discussion Starters
Geo-Bee: how did it go?
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
(adding and subtracting with different denominators).
We started notes on lesson 5.2.
Homework-
worksheet 5.2, # 1-6.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 11/19/09
Students participated in the preliminary rounds of the National Geographic Society's Geography Bee.
Homework
None.
Geo-Bee: how did it go?
Kettner's Science
were also given worksheets 2-4 and 2-5. The packet, worksheets, and
note taking guide are all due by next Wednesday. Students have been
instructed to turn these in as they are complete. Tomorrow, we will
also discuss the lab report that they are expected to complete from our
plant investigation.
Mercer Science
weather. Homework: finish the 3.1b worksheet.
Mercer Humanities
Current events due tomorrow. The topic of the article has to deal with
one of the former Soviet Union countries.
LaRaia-Math
Classwork: Worked with a partner on worksheet 5.1
Homework: Finish worksheet 5.1 Get quiz signed by Monday.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework-
worksheet 5.1, # 1-8 all, 10 - 24 evens only.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Kettner's Science
made their last measurements and tomorrow we will talk about writing out
our lab report. Any students absent will be allowed to use notes from
members from their groups.
Homework: Make sure that you have completed all your research about
your biome and have filled our your creature's profile. We will also go
over the note-taking guide tomorrow as well.
LaRaia-Math
Classwork: Discussed adding and subtracting positive and negative
fractions.
Homework: WS 5.1 (2-24) Even numbers only.
La Framboise Social Studies - 11/18/09
The class finished researching the GDP of two African nations (we went to the library to conduct the research).
Homework
None.
What was the GDP of your African countries? What's the US's GDP? What does GDP mean, anyway?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 11/17/09
The class discussed economic indicators of Africa, then started researching the GDP (per capita) of two African nations.
Homework
None.
What are some economic indicators?
Mercer Science
the answers to the tornado/hurricane sheet.
Monday, November 16, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 11/16/09
The class discussed economic, social, and environmental issues in Africa.
Homework
None.
Can you describe an economic, social, or environmental issue that is facing Africans today?
Friday, November 13, 2009
Mercer Science
for different disasters.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
government?" We will continue this next week.
No homework.
Baker Course 3 - 11/13/09
Homework: No homework
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Course 3-Austin
3.4). A practice quiz was given today.
Homework - finish practice quiz.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mercer Science
examined how tornados and hurricanes work through tornado tubes and 2
liter bottles.
No homework.
Kettner's Science
Homework: Complete the note-taking guide and make sure your Invasive
Species posters are complete.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
two-step equations).
Homework - workshet 3.4, all.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Mercer Science
certain catastrophic events happen. We also discussed different
scientific jobs that study the Earth.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
groups they decided if certain countries were ready to be a part of the
union. No homework.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework - worksheet 3.3 # 1-6, 18-23.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Mercer Science
will be done in class. There will not be a science book to take home,
however copies can be made if work is not completed in class. Students
were supposed to return a signed safety contract today. Please read them
over with your students. We are asking for empty 2 liter bottles for
class.
Mercer Humanities
All students need to read pages 161 -165. On page 165 students need to
complete the entire section 3 assessment for Wednesday.
Kettner's Science
Homework: Study for the vocabulary quiz. There will be 22 vocabulary
words from Chapter 2 sections 1-3 that will have to matched up to the
proper definitions. You will also have to be able to label 2 diagrams
(water cycle and carbon cycle).
Phys. Ed. 11/9/09
November Activity Log
This month students are recording their daily intake of junk food along
with their activity and sleep hours. Students were given a handout to
record on. The reflection question for this month: Based on your
recording of activity, junk food and sleep what are some changes you may
need to make? Tell how you will incorporate these changes and how they
will affect you positively.
Activity log is due on Monday, Nov. 24. Be sure your log is neat and
complete.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Kettner's Science
Each group was given an invasive species to research. Each group will be
responsible to make a "Most unWanted" poster and a cartoon about their
species. All research should be complete before class tomorrow.
Homework: There will be a matching vocabulary quiz on the terms from
Chapter 2, section 1-3. The vocabulary terms can be found on page 79 in
the textbook. Students should make flash cards tonight to prepare.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Kettner's Science
we discussed those concepts we started an activity to learn about the
invasive species in the Great Lakes. If you were absent today, please
do the Section Review at the end of 2-3 and turn it in on Monday - this
will replace the check-up we did in class. Enjoy the weekend!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Kettner's Science
started watching a video and will finish it tomorrow. 7th hour was asked
to read the next section on Biogeography.
Mercer Humanities
Also the Mikhail Gorbachev questions are due Wednesday.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Kettner's Science
to complete both sides of worksheet 2-2.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
2.8 homework.
Homework-finish practice test.
Chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
We finished taking notes on coordinate graphing.
Homework-Worksheet 2.8 #1-15,18-20.
Chapter 2 test on Wednesday November 4th.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Mercer Science
All students are to read pages 106-108 and answer the 4 questions on
page 108.
Mercer Humanities
Europe map test on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Kettner's Science
reading, there were questions that were to be answered in your notebook.
If you did not complete it in class, you must finish it for homework.
7th hour should also complete the analysis questions at the end.
Mercer Science
Students need to finish the Biodiversity worksheet for tomorrow.
Mrs. Austin
We finished taking notes on the distributive property.
Homework - Worksheet 2.7, # 1 - 12 all, 13 - 27 odds.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Science Mercer
Worksheet on forestry and fisheries due tomorrow.
Mercer Humanities
Will finish video tomorrow followed by discussion.
Europe map test Nov. 4th
Kettner's Science
page 50. Remember to answer your questions in complete sentences.
LaRaia-Course 3
Classwork: Went over worksheet 2.7. Started practice test.
Homework: Finish practice test.
Chapter 2 test on Thursday.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Properties.
Homework - Worksheet 2.6 # 1-11, all and 13 - 31 odds.
Mercer Science
Discussed environmental issues.
Environmental issues worksheet (both sides) is due tomorrow.
Mercer Humanities
European map test November 4th.
Europe/Soviet Union test study guide was hanede out today.
No homework.
COURSE3-LARAIA
Homework: WS 2.7(1-11) odd numbers only
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
La Framboise Social Studies - 10/19/09
The class discussed the following quote: "Unless we know where we have come from, we cannot know where we are going," and how it relates to the study of history. They also brainstormed five significant events from their own lives, and put them on a timeline. They discussed the questions historians ask about history, as well as why one might use a timeline to show historical events. Finally, the class began watching (and taking notes on) a video about the history of Africa.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
What were your five significant events?
Kettner's Science 10/19
have... who has..." as review for our Wednesday, Chapter one test.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Kettner's Science 10/16/09
will consist of a vocabulary matching section, a true or fix-it section
and short answers. Complete the chapter review found on pages 40-41 by
Monday. The vocabulary words that will found on the matching portion of
the test are: competition, population, abiotic factors, mutualism,
carrying capacity, species, limiting factors, commensalism, community,
biotic factors, adaptation, predation and ecosystems.
Baker Course 3 - 10/16/09
Homework: 2.4 homework as assigned on Assignment Sheet
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Mrs. Austin
We finished taking notes on lesson 2.5, dividing integers. Students
then did worksheet 2.5 # 1-18 evens, and 19-24 all.
Quiz review given. Quiz on Monday.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Kettner's Science 10/13/09
tonight is to complete WS 1-3: Review and Reinforcement.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework - Worksheet 2.3, odds only.
Friday, October 9, 2009
LaRaia-Course 3
Homework: WS 2.4 (1-21), get homework log signed.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework - Worksheet 2.2, all (they started this in class).
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
integers (lesson 2.2).
No homework.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Integers and Absolute Value.
Homework - Worksheet 2.1 # 1-21.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Kettner's Science 10/6/09
with radishes. Everyone should have a rough draft of their procedure by
Wednesday. We are planting on Wednesday, so bring in your containers!!
Baker Course 3 - 10/5/09
Homework: Study for Ch. 1 Test tomorrow and Stamp sheet due at the
beginning of class.
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Friday, October 2, 2009
Baker Course 3 - 10/2/09
Homework: 1.7 homework and review for test on Tuesday
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Kettner's Science 10/1/09
complete worksheet 1-2.
Baker Course 3 - 10/1/09
Homework: 1.7 stamp sheet with revisions. Ch. 1 Test moved to
Tuesday.
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
LaRaia-Course 3 Math
Reviewed lesson 1.6
Started study guide.
Homework:
Finishe study guide. Chapter 1 Test this Friday.
Baker Course 3 - 9/30/09
Homework: Practice memorizing square numbers!
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
lesson 1.6.
Homework-worksheet 1.6 #1-10 all, 12-18 evens.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Kettner's Science 9/30/09
back half of the points. Please have these in by Friday.
LaRaia - Course 3 Math
Discussed how to use formulas.
Homework:
WS 1.6 All
Chapter 1 Test this Friday. Study guide will be handed out tomorrow.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
Homework - Worksheet 1.5, all.
Baker Course 3 - 9/29/09
Homework: 1.6 work listed on assignment log
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Friday, September 25, 2009
Kettner's Science 9/25
asked to read pages 16-22 in the Ecosysytem book and complete WS 1-1.
This is due on Tuesday.
Baker Course 3 - 9/25/09
Homework: No homework.
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Baker Course 3 - 9/24/09
lesson 1.5 writing and solving equations.
Homework: Lesson 1.5 on Stamp Sheet
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Kettner's Science 9/23
pamphlet. Your homework is to complete your notes. Quiz on Friday.
7th hour - Today we went over the notes about hurricanes. There will
be a quiz on Friday. Your homework is to write well-written multiple
choice question that could be used on the test. Please write the
question at the application or analysis level.
Mrs. Austin - Course 3
class today.
Baker Course 3 - 9/23/09
Homework: Take home activity with Algebra tiles, if not finished in
class.
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
9/22/09 Riley Science
complete them tonight. There will be a quiz this Friday.
LaRaia Course 3 Math
MEAP Practice
Homework
None - Students will get their quiz back tomorrow during class. Quiz
due back on Friday with a signature.
Mr. Austin - Course 3
Homework- worksheet 1.4 - #1-12 all, and 14-28 even.
Baker Course 3 - 09/22/09
Homework: Study for quiz tomorrow.
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us
Baker test
Emily Baker
Mathematics Instructor
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8343
ebaker@berkley.k12.mi.us