Austin - Course 3

We went over homework 5.8, mean, median, mode, and range.

No homework.

LaRaia-Course 3

Course 3

Classwork: Students created a set of data so that they could find the
mean median and mode.

Homework: None

Austin - Course 3

We did a recipe problem solving sheet.
No homework

Kettner's Science

Today students finished their assessment from Chapter 3. They worked on
the "Water Biomes" puzzle.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the Chapter 2 Review.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

The Egypt/Mesopotamia paper was due today.
Tomorrow we are going to the Holocaust Memorial Center.
Friday a current event on the Middle East is due.

Austin Course 2 and 3

No homework. We worked on holiday projects.

La Framboise Social Studies - 12/15/09

What We Did Today
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.

Homework
None.
 
Discussion Starters
Gorbachev: how was he different as a leader from Stalin?

Kettner's Science

Today we held a discussion about the medicines found in the Rain Forest
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

Today we studied different kinds of technology that helps us predict
weather. The reading a weather map questions (pg 106) are due
tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

The Egypt/Mesopotamia paper is due tomorrow.
Current event due Friday on the Middle East.

Austin - Course 3

Chapter 5 test is not until after break on January 5.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 5.8.

Homework is worksheet 5.8 all. Students had 20 minutes to work on it
in class.

Tuesday, 12-15

The December activity log for P.E. is due Wed., Dec. 16th.

La Framboise Social Studies - 12/14/09

What We Did Today
Students finished discussing Stalin's role in the Soviet Union and how he treated his followers and citizens of the USSR.

Homework
None.
 
Discussion Starters
Stalin.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Worked on worksheet 5.7.

Homework: Finish worksheet 5.7 (1-15), (19-21).

Mercer Science

Today we watched a video on winds.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

The Egypt Mesopotamia comparison paper is due Wed.
Current event is due Friday. The topic is Middle East.

Kettner's Science

Today we corrected WS 3-2 and 3-3. Make sure WS 3-4 is complete for
tomorrow.

Austin - Course 3

We went over homework, multiplying and dividing decimals. We started talking about mean, median, mode, and range.

NO homework.

3rd hour-finish #1-12 on worksheet 5.7.

Austin - Course 3

We took notes on multiplying and dividing decimals (lesson 5.7).

Homework - worksheet 5.7 #1-12.

3rd hour only do #4-6, 10, 14.

Kettner's Science

We took the Daily Science quiz #37 -48. Students were then assigned to
read the rest of Chapter 3.

Mercer Science

Today we went over evaporation, condensation, and the formation of
different clouds.
No homework.

Austin - Course 3

We went over homework and finished notes on 5.6, adding and subtracting
decimals. We did more practice in class.

No homework.

Mercer Humanities

It has been brought to my attention that there is a paper due in
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

Today students were assigned a 5 paragraph paper comparing and
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.

Kettner's Science

Today we came up with a list of individuals that have made a difference
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

Course 3

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

Today we reflected on the experiment we did on Monday. We will continue
to learn about differences in air pressure and temperature and how these
changes effect out atmosphere.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we continued to write and decode letters with our invented
alphabets. No homework.

Austin - Course 3

We started notes on lesson 5.6.

Homework - worksheet 5.6, #1-12.

Don't forget your project money.

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

Today we went over section 3-1. We then started to brainstorm a list of
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.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 5.5.

Homework-5.5 #26,28,29.

La Framboise Social Studies - 12/7/09

What We Did Today
Students continued discussing history and culture of North Africa and Southwest and Central Asia (specifically, discussed Judaism, Christianity, and Islam).

Homework
None.
 
Discussion Starters
What did you learn about Islam?

LaRaia-Course 3

Course 3

Classwork: Finished lesson 5.5.

Homework: WS 5.5 All
Holiday Activity Money ($3)

Mercer Science

Today we observed air masses of the same and different temperatures.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over Mesopotamia.
Students must finish a guided reading sheet on Ancient Egypt due
tomorrow.

Kettner's Science

Lab reports should have been turned in today - whew! Groups presented
their Invasive Species wanted posters and cartoons.

Homework: Complete both sides of WS 3-1 for Monday.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

Students took a quiz on lessons 5.1 - 5.4.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we talked about the Eurasian Carp that were poisoned last night to
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

We went over last nights homework. We reviewed for the quiz on Friday
(5.1 - 5.4)

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Went over worksheet 5.4. Reviewed for tomorrows quiz.

Homework: Study for 5.1-5.4 quiz.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the work from yesterday.
No homework tomorrow, but a current event is due Friday>

Mercer Science

Today we reflected on the experiment on Monday.
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

Students took a practice quiz on lessons 5.1 through 5.4. We also
finished lesson 5.4. Most students finished the practice quiz. If not,
it is homework.

Homework-worksheet 5.4 # 11 - 19.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Finished 5.4 notes.

Homework: Finish WS 5.4. Quiz on Thursday.

Mrs. Austin - Course 3

We went over homework. We took notes on dividing fractions.

We went over homework. We took notes on dividing fractions.

Homework- 5.4 # 1-14

Mercer Humanities

Today we did an atlas activity and analyzed literacy rate and the
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.