Kettner's Science

Complete your rough draft of the "What's a crowd?" lab. 7th hour will be
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.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Started lesson 5.4.

Homework: WS 5.4 (1-16)

Mercer Science

Today we observed how warm and cold air moves through convection tubes.
We will finish up our observations tomorrow.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we finished up the Soviet Union and its former nations. They
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

Mon. 11/30
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

We took notes on multiplying fractions. (lesson 5.3)

Homework-Worksheet 5.3, # 1 - 14.

Kettner's Science

Everyone should have turned in their biome activities in by today. Next
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.

Course 3 - Austin

We went over last nights homework. Students did coordinate graphing pictures.

No homework.

Mercer Science

Today students needed to turn in their mini atmosphere poster.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over information about the Central Asian and Transcaucasian regions.
No homework.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 5.2 (adding and subtracting with different denominators).

Homework - worksheet 5.2 # 7 - 19.

Kettner's Science

Students should finish their Creature packet. Make sure that you have
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

We checked our homework from yesterday. We started notes on lesson 5.2
(adding and subtracting with different denominators).
We started notes on lesson 5.2.

Homework-
worksheet 5.2, # 1-6.

La Framboise Social Studies - 11/19/09

What We Did Today
Students participated in the preliminary rounds of the National Geographic Society's Geography Bee.

Homework
None.

 

Discussion Starters
Geo-Bee: how did it go?

Kettner's Science

Today students were given the second sheet of the Creature packet. They
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

Today we talked about heat transfer and how heat and energy cause
weather. Homework: finish the 3.1b worksheet.

Mercer Humanities

Today we finished the Geo Bee.
Current events due tomorrow. The topic of the article has to deal with
one of the former Soviet Union countries.

LaRaia-Math

C ourse 3

Classwork: Worked with a partner on worksheet 5.1

Homework: Finish worksheet 5.1 Get quiz signed by Monday.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We took notes on 5.1, adding fractions with common denominators.

Homework-

worksheet 5.1, # 1-8 all, 10 - 24 evens only.

Kettner's Science

Today we took apart our plants and made lots of observations. Stusents
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

Course 3

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

What We Did Today
The class finished researching the GDP of two African nations (we went to the library to conduct the research).

Homework
None.

 

Discussion Starters
What was the GDP of your African countries?  What's the US's GDP?  What does GDP mean, anyway?

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

Students took a quiz on lesson 3.1 - 3.4.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Took chapter 3 quiz.

Homework: None

La Framboise Social Studies - 11/17/09

What We Did Today
The class discussed economic indicators of Africa, then started researching the GDP (per capita) of two African nations.

Homework
None.

 

Discussion Starters
What are some economic indicators?

Mercer Science

Today we went over the answers to the vortex observation questions and
the answers to the tornado/hurricane sheet.

Mercer Humanities

Today we started the geography bee. We will finish it Thursday.

La Framboise Social Studies - 11/16/09

What We Did Today
The class discussed economic, social, and environmental issues in Africa.

Homework
None.

 

Discussion Starters
Can you describe an economic, social, or environmental issue that is facing Africans today?

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

Students reviewed for quiz on Wednesday. Quarterly assessment is
Tuesday.

Mercer Science

Today we watched a video on natural disasters. Students wrote down facts
for different disasters.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we focused on the question "What is the responsibility of
government?" We will continue this next week.
No homework.

Baker Course 3 - 11/13/09

Classwork: Took Quest 3.1-3.4

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

We went over homework 3.4. Students have a mega-quiz on Tuesday(3.1 -
3.4). A practice quiz was given today.

Homework - finish practice quiz.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Went over lesson 3.4.

HW: WS 3.4 (1-13) odd numbers

Mercer Science

Today we reflected on catastrophic events throughout the world. We also
examined how tornados and hurricanes work through tornado tubes and 2
liter bottles.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we continued our simulation of the European Union.
No Homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we read about biomes in Chapter 2, section 4.

Homework: Complete the note-taking guide and make sure your Invasive
Species posters are complete.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We went over homework sheet 3.3. We took notes on lesson 3.4 (writing
two-step equations).

Homework - workshet 3.4, all.

Mercer Science

Today we labeled maps with colored dots to show where in the world
certain catastrophic events happen. We also discussed different
scientific jobs that study the Earth.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today students got into groups to simulate the European Union. In small
groups they decided if certain countries were ready to be a part of the
union. No homework.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We took notes on lesson 3.3, solving multi-step equations.

Homework - worksheet 3.3 # 1-6, 18-23.

Mercer Science

We have started our new unit on Catastophic Events. Most of the work
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

Students took the European/Soviet Union test today.
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

Groups worked on their invasive species posters in class.

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

HOMEWORK
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.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We went over tests and homework. We took a homework quiz.

No homework

Kettner's Science

We continued our activity about invasive species in the Great Lakes.
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.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

Took notes on lesson 3.2.

Homework-worksheet 3.2 # 3-20.

Kettner's Science

We completed a "Biogeography check-up" at the beginning of class. Once
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!

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Discussed solving equations with multiplication.]

Homework: NONE

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We took notes on lesson 3.1.

Homework-worksheet 3.1, # 1-12, 14, 16, 18, 20.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Worked on worksheet 3.1.

Homework: Complete worksheet 3.1

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

Course 3 took the chapter 2 test today. No homework.

Kettner's Science

We took our DSS quiz today and WS - 2 was collected. Second hour
started watching a video and will finish it tomorrow. 7th hour was asked
to read the next section on Biogeography.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We reviewed all hour. We have our chapter 2 test tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

Wednesday is the Europe map test.
Also the Mikhail Gorbachev questions are due Wednesday.

Kettner's Science

Today we talked about the cycles found in nature. Tonight's homework is
to complete both sides of worksheet 2-2.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

Students started to do the Chapter 2 practice test. We also went over
2.8 homework.

Homework-finish practice test.

Chapter 2 test on Wednesday.