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.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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.
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.
Technology Week of March 8
Keyboarding #9, Excel Activity 2: Lemgraph, Excel Activity 3: Math will be due by Friday, March 12th.
Monday, March 8, 2010
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.
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.
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."
homework, please complete part one of the activity, "Investigating
Weather Maps."
Friday, March 5, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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.
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.
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.
weather map symbols and reading wind speed symbols.
Homework: Complete the weather map symbols worksheet.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, March 1, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Kettner's Science
Today 3rd hour took the Chapter one and two test. 7th hour took the DS
quiz and went over their review sheets.
quiz and went over their review sheets.
Homework: 7th hour needs to study for the test. 3rd hour make sure you
have your DS.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we spent the hour trying to locate epicenters of earthquakes
within the U.S. We will continue this tomorrow.
No homework.
within the U.S. We will continue this tomorrow.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
Today we reviewed colonialism and the effects on the African people. I
breifly introduced a multi-part project that we will be starting next
week. Please ask your son or daughter to elaborate and ask to see the
directions and choices.
No homework.
breifly introduced a multi-part project that we will be starting next
week. Please ask your son or daughter to elaborate and ask to see the
directions and choices.
No homework.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we went over how seismologists measure earthquakes.
Tomorrow we will be learning how epicenters are located.
No homework.
Tomorrow we will be learning how epicenters are located.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
Today we read about how European colonialism and the slave trade had
negative consequences on the people of Africa.
Homework - answer the three main idea questions on page 305.
negative consequences on the people of Africa.
Homework - answer the three main idea questions on page 305.
Kettner's Science
Today we went over the Chapter Reviews we completed. Students were
given a study guide for Friday's test.
given a study guide for Friday's test.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Mercer Humanities
Today the students received notes on three western African empires:
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
No Homework.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
No Homework.
LaRaia-Math
Course 3
Classwork: Worked on chapter review.
Homework: Complete chapter review.
Chapter test this Thursday.
Kettner's Science
Today we used the class period to work on finishing the chapter one and
chapter two reviews. There will be a test on Friday.
chapter two reviews. There will be a test on Friday.
Homework: Complete pages 72-73 (1-15, 17, 22-26) and pages 38-39
(1-15, 17,22,24,25
Austin - Course 3
We started notes on lesson 7.1, Ratios and Rates.
Homework- worksheet 7.1, # 2-26 evens.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Kettner's Science
Today we took a vocabulary quiz and then wrapped up our barometer lab
(page 29). 3rd hour needs to have page 72 1-17 done when we come back
from break. 7th hour will be able to work on the chapter review in
class tomorrow.
(page 29). 3rd hour needs to have page 72 1-17 done when we come back
from break. 7th hour will be able to work on the chapter review in
class tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Mercer Humanities
Today we went over the Africa geography sheet and started to talk about
the Bantu migration.
Current event on Africa due Thursday because of the half day on
Friday.
the Bantu migration.
Current event on Africa due Thursday because of the half day on
Friday.
Kettner's Science
There will be a vocabulary quiz on Thursday. The words are from section
2.3 and 2.4. Make flashcards or define in your notebook. Complete the
relative humidity chart on the back as well.
2.3 and 2.4. Make flashcards or define in your notebook. Complete the
relative humidity chart on the back as well.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we went over the practice test and reviewed for the test
tomorrow.
Homework - STUDY for test tomorrow.
tomorrow.
Homework - STUDY for test tomorrow.
Mercer Humanities
Today we practiced identifying western African countries.
Current event on Africa due on Thursday.
Current event on Africa due on Thursday.
Kettner's Science
Please read pages 61-70 and complete both section reviews. Please bring
in an empty 1 liter bottle tomorrow.
in an empty 1 liter bottle tomorrow.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Kettner's science
We watched a video about wind today and checked our barometers. Over
the weekend, please print out or cut out the US weather map for each day
and bring them in on Monday. Next week, we will be having a test on
Chapters 1 and 2.
the weekend, please print out or cut out the US weather map for each day
and bring them in on Monday. Next week, we will be having a test on
Chapters 1 and 2.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we went over part of the chapter review. We worked on more of it
in class.
Homework - STUDY FOR TEST ON TUESDAY
in class.
Homework - STUDY FOR TEST ON TUESDAY
Mercer Humanities
Today we went over the data file information.
Homework tonight - students are to read ch 10 section 1 and complete
both sides of the worksheet.
Homework tonight - students are to read ch 10 section 1 and complete
both sides of the worksheet.
Kettner's Science
Today we made a barometer in class. We also checked "Air Pressure".
Homework: Please complete "Air on the Move" and color the global winds
on the back.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
LaRaia-Math
Course 3
Classwork: Reviewed circumference, diameter, and radius.
Homework: Study for the retake.
Kettner's Science
Today we talked about what air pressure really is and how it is related
to temperature and the weather.
to temperature and the weather.
Homework: Please complete the Air Pressure worksheet and bring an
empty wide mouth jar if you have one so we can make barometers..
Mercer Science
Today we reviewed over chapter 1 and discussed the birth of the
Himalayas. 7th hour science needs to finish the Himalaya worksheet.
Himalayas. 7th hour science needs to finish the Himalaya worksheet.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we talked more about plate boundaries.
Today students were given a study guide for their test on plate tectonics on Tuesday Feb. 9th.
Today students were given a study guide for their test on plate tectonics on Tuesday Feb. 9th.
Mercer Humanities
Today we took the Middle East and North Africa test. The students received their new map of Africa.
No homework.
No homework.
Kettner's Science
We took an assessment today about winds. After the quiz students were assigned to read pages 25-30 in their blue weather books. Complete the section review on page 30 for homework.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we read about plate tectonics.
There will be a test on plate tectonics on Tuesday Feb. 9th
A study guide will be handed out on Tuesday the 2nd.
No homework.
There will be a test on plate tectonics on Tuesday Feb. 9th
A study guide will be handed out on Tuesday the 2nd.
No homework.
Friday, January 29, 2010
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.
of sea-floor spreading. We also read about subduction and deep ocean
trenches.
No homework.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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.
support it. We also began reading about sea-floor spreading and the
evidence to support it.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Kettner's science
Today we concluded lab 5.1 - we saw how convection currents form and
move throughout the air.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, January 25, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Current event due Thursday and the Middle East.
Austin - Course 3
We started notes on lesson 6.3. Multi-step equations with decimals and
fractions.
fractions.
Homework-Worksheet 6.3 #1-3, 8-10.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Mercer Science
Today we read about the layers of the earth and we filled out an outline
using the science textbook.
No homework.
using the science textbook.
No homework.
Mercer Humanities
Today we read about modern day Egypt and we completed a worksheet
together as a class.
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.
multiplication test. We also practiced multi-step equations with
decimals.
No homework.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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.
it.
No homework today.
Kettner's Science
Today we worked on activity 4.1. Make sure that you complete the
reflection questions for tomorrow.
reflection questions for tomorrow.
Homework: Read "What's the forecast?"
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