Mercer Science

Have a wonderful break.

Mercer Humanities

Have a wonderful break. Don't forget some of you need to get a mission
in on the Monday we come back.

Third hour worked on an activity to model the way waves move through the earth during an earthquake.

Third hour worked on an activity to model the way waves move through the earth during an earthquake.

Homework: Look through current newspapers, magazines, or online periodicals for an article about earthquakes, volcanoes or other geologic wonders. The article could be about current happenings, research, or any new findings.

Requirements of assignment:
* Read the entire article (make sure you understand it).
* Summarize the article in your own words and include your opinion about the research or event. How does the structure and movements of the earth affect people and the community in which they live?
* You must have a copy of the article attached to your summary. Be sure to ask permission before you rip or cut anything out of a magazine. You can bring in the whole magazine and I will make a copy of it.
* Must be in final draft form - on loose-leaf, in blue or black ink, spelling and grammar need to be checked - yes, you can type it.

Due date: Tuesday, April 13th

Mercer Science

Today 5th hour went over chapter 3 section 2. 7th hour did not meet.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today the students received their grades for the first 3 African
missions. The fourth is still being graded. The fifth and sixth
missions will be due after break on Monday the 12th and Thursday the
16th. After the 16th no late assignments will be accepted due to the
end of the card marking.
These African missions are very important to the final report card
grade.

Kettner's Science

Students were to turn in their take home quiz today. 7th hour finished watching the video, "Killer Quake" and 3rd hour will finish it tomorrow.

Homework: Look through current newspapers, magazines, or online periodicals for an article about earthquakes, volcanoes or other geologic wonders. The article could be about current happenings, research, or any new findings.

Requirements of assignment:
* Read the entire article (make sure you understand it).
* Summarize the article in your own words and include your opinion about the research or event. How does the structure and movements of the earth affect people and the community in which they live?
* You must have a copy of the article attached to your summary. Be sure to ask permission before you rip or cut anything out of a magazine. You can bring in the whole magazine and I will make a copy of it.
* Must be in final draft form * on loose-leaf, in blue or black ink, spelling and grammar need to be checked * yes, you can type it.

Due date: Tuesday, April 13th

Mercer Science

Today we talked about geothermal energy. We also located volcanoes on a
large map of the world that we have used in the past to locate
earthquakes.
No homework.

Humanities

Today we attended a powerful assembly conducted by Dr. Michael Fowlin.
It was during the morning humanities class. Please ask you son or
daughter about it.
The 5th African mission is due this Wednesday or the Monday after
break.

Austin - Course 3

No class today due to assembly.

Kettner's Science

Take home test is due on Monday.

Mercer Science

Today we played science review games.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today the 4th African mission was due. Some shared their missions with
the class.
The 5th African mission is due Wednesday because of the short week.

Mercer Science

Today we finished the video on the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today one of our counselors, Ms. Burcham, spoke to the students about
peer pressure.
The 4th African mission is due tomorrow.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 8.5.

Homework - worksheet 8.5, all.

College Tech

Students began their College Research Project.  Investigation began and will continue until presentations begin the week after break.

 

Ginger Kennedy
Technology Teacher
Norup International School
Berkley School District
(248)837-8314
vkennedy@berkley.k12.mi.us

Kettner's Science

We went over section 4-1 today. Students were given a take home test
that is to be turned in by Monday. We then started a discussion a
discussion about the causes/affects/risks of earthquakes.

Mercer Science

Today we started to watch a video on the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
We will finish tomorrow with questions and discussion.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over answers to ch 12 sections 1 and 3.
The 4th African mission is due Friday.

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Mercer Science

Today we talked about the recent volcanic activity in Iceland, Colombia,
Dem. Rep. of the Congo, and the Philippines.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today students read about South Africa and answered questions about the
reading. Questions that were not finished in class must be completed
for tomorrow.
The 4th African mission is due Friday.

Austin - Course 3

We finished our Restaurant project.

No homework.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Assembly

Austin - Course 3

We worked on our restaurant project, Am I a good tipper?

No homework.

Mercer science

Today we went over the earthquake test. We also read about some of the
most powerful volcanic eruptions.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

The 3rd African mission was due today. Once again the students have
brought in some wonderful creations and delicious food.
The central and eastern Africa map test is on Tuesday.
No homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we completed a lab that showed us that convection currents also
happen in water. 7th hour was given worksheet 4.1 - this will be due on
Tuesday. 3rd hour will be getting this on Monday.

Austin - Course 3

We finished tests and watched Bill Nye the Science Guy-Probability.

No Homework.

Mercer Science

Today one of our counselors, Mrs. Burcham, spoke with the classes about
peer pressure.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we shared the current event atricle in small groups and with the
whole class. Those that did not have an article today have an
alternative assignment due tomorrow.
3rd African mission is due tomorrow.

Kettner's Science

Today we started learning about ocean currents. Tomorrow we will be
working on a lab to see if the a temperature difference in water will
affect currents. Plan on working on the lab set up when you enter class
tomorrow. There is no homework unless you did not complete the extra
credit from yesterday.

Austin - Course 3

Chapter 7 test.

No homework.

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Ginger Kennedy
Technology Teacher
Norup International School
Berkley School District
(248)837-8314
vkennedy@berkley.k12.mi.us

Mercer Science

Today we went over the 1st section of chapter 3.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we finished going over the ch 11 review.
Current event article on Africa due tomorrow.
3rd African mission due Friday.

Austin - Course 3

We reviewed for our chapter 7 test tomorrow.

Mercer Science

Today the students took a test on earthquakes.
We will start the unit on volcanoes next.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today the we started going over ch 11 sect 2. We will finish tomorrow
and also go over the ch 11 review.
Current event on Africa due Thursday.
3rd African mission due Friday.

Kettner's Science

Chapter 3 test tomorrow - Weather Patterns.

College Tech

For the week of March 15-19

Keyboarding #10

Excel #4 - Candystore

Excel #5 - Creating a Chocolate Chip Cookie Spreadsheet

Mercer Science

Today we reviewed for the test on Tuesday.
Study for test tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

Today the students were assigned the ch 11 review.
Students have an African current event due on Thursday.
The 3rd African mission is due on Friday.

Kettner's Science

We worked on the study guide for Wednesday's test on Weather patterns.

Austin Course 3

Today we checked our homework. We then played a probability game.

No homework.

Mercer Science

Today we reviewed for our test on Tuesday.
Please study.

Mercer Humanities

Today studenst shared their 2nd African mission.

Kettner's Science

There will be a test on Chapter 3 next Wednesday. Today, everyone was
given a study guide to help prepare.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 7.8.

Homework-Worksheet 7.8 all. Most students finished in class.

Mercer Science

Today the students were given time to work on the review for their test
on Tusday. They were given several handouts to help them find
information at home.
Study for test on Tuesday.

Mercer Humanities

Today we finished going over ch 11 sect 1.
Students need to read ch 11 sect 2 and answer the 10 questiosn on the
worksheet for tomorrow.
The 2nd African mission is also due tomorrow.

Kettner's Science

We finished mapping out the weather and worked on the analysis questions
for the lab. Please make sure all are answered by tomorrow.

Mercer Science

Today we started looking at the study guide for the test on Tuesday
March 16th. We also went over the answers to the chapter 2 review.
Look at study guide and try to fill out as much as possible.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over ch 11 sect 1 which was about the difficulty of new
African countries establishing stable governments.
2nd African Mission is due Friday.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 7.7.

Homework - worksheet 7.7 # 1-11 odds, 13-16,18,20,21.

Mercer Science

Today we finished up the section 2 review.
Students will have an earthquake assessment on March 16th.

Mercer Humanities

Today we read a news article about the violence in Nigeria. The
students then read about Nigeria in their book and they need to complete
the three main idea questions on page 333.
The 2nd African mission is due Friday.

March Healthy Lifestyle Activity Log 3/9

Physical Education
Students received their healthy lifestyle activity log for the month of
March. This month students are recording minutes of activity, sleep
hours and healthy foods they eat daily. The reflection question ask
students to write about an organization that uses physical activity to
raise money. Our March Miracle is an example of this type of activity.
This months activity log is due Wed., March 24.

Kettner's Science

Please finish drawing the isobars on your weather maps for tomorrow.

Technology Week of March 8

Keyboarding #9, Excel Activity 2: Lemgraph, Excel Activity 3: Math will be due by Friday, March 12th.

Austin - Course 3

We went over 7.6 homework. We started notes on 7.7.

No homework.

LaRaia-Math

Course 3

Classwork: Took a quiz.

Homework: Finish worksheet 7.4.

Mercer Science

Today the students worked on the ch 2 review. They should be working on
a earthquake crossword that will be due on Wed.

Mercer Humanities

Today the students read ch 11 section 1 about history and politcal
change in Africa. They have 15 question worksheet due tomorrow.
The 2nd African mission is due on Friday.

Kettner's Science

We learned how weather stations record data on a weather map. For
homework, please complete part one of the activity, "Investigating
Weather Maps."

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 7.6.

Homework - 7.6, # 1-21 odds.

Mercer Science

Today we analyzed the dilemmas of preparing for an earthquake.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we shared the 1st African missions that were turned in today. The
classes brought in colorful posters, informative biographies, and
traditional African dishes to sample.
The 2nd mission will be due on Friday March 12th.
No homework over the weekend.

Austin - Course 3

We went over last nights homework. Started lesson 7.6.

No homework.

Mercer Science

Today in the 5th hour class we went over earthquake hazzards and safety.
We also read about different devices that monitored movements along
fault lines.
In 7th hour we had a worksheet that was supposed to be filled out based
on the information we read about the day before (see 5th hour). Then as
groups they tried to develop plans for earthquake safety.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today the students took the western Africa map quiz and they received
their new map, central and eastern Africa.
We went over the chapter 10 review.
The first African mission is due tomorrow - Friday.

Kettner's Science

Today we went over weather fronts. Students then worked on identifying
weather map symbols and reading wind speed symbols.

Homework: Complete the weather map symbols worksheet.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 7.5.

Homework- Worksheet 7.5 #7-12, 14-24 (evens).

Mercer Science

Today we either completed chapter 2 section 3 or we went over it.
No homework.

Mercer Humanites

Today we spent most of the hour applying the IB term Approaches to
Learning. Approaches to Learning is an attempt to have students reflect
on how they learn. Part of the AtL is organization. I allowed them
time to think about and organize their African missions.
Western African map quiz is due tomorrow.
1st African mission is due Friday.

Kettner's Science

Students got their Chapter test back and then worked on a packet about
Air masses and Fronts. Use chapter 3 section 1 to complete the
assignment for tomorrow.

Austin - Course 3

We took a quiz on lessons 7.1 - 7.4. We started notes on lesson 7.5.

Homework - Worksheet 7.5, # 1-6.

Mercer Science

Only 7th hour met today. We finished chapter 2 section 3.
No homework.

Mercer Humanitites

Today Ms. Burcham, one of our counselors, talked to the students about
the influence of the media on our decisions.
Western Africa map quiz on Thursday.
1st African mission due Friday.
No current event this week.

Ausstin - Course 3

We went over our homework. We also did a practice quiz.

Quiz tomorrow on lessons 7.1 - 7.4.

Mercer Science

Today we discussed the causes and effects of the earthquake in Chile. A
power point presentation was provided by http://www.iris.edu/hq/retm
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we worked on the chapter 10 review. It is due on Tuesday.
Thursday is the western Africa map quiz.
Today is the first week of the Mission Africa project. The first
mission is due on Friday.
No current event this week.

Kettner's Science

Third hour took their DS quiz and 7th hour took the Chapter test.
During both classes, students were told of any missing assignments they
have. You have until Wednesday to get the missing work in. After the
tests, students were given a crossword - this will be due on Wednesday.

Austin - Course 3

We took notes on lesson 7.4.

Homework-worsksheet 7.4, #1-20,25-28.