Mercer Science

Today we started the unit on fossils.
The make up test is tomorrow for those who need to take it.

Mercer Humanities

Today we read about East Asian geography and took some notes. The notes
should be finished for tomorrow.
The "How does geography affect culture?" paper was due today as well.

Kettner's Science

We went over the Rock cycle today. Make sure you have all of your
worksheets and notes for tomorrow's class. You will be taking an
open-note/worksheet quiz tomorrow. Get everything organized and review
your notes tonight.

Austin - course 3

We went over 11.7. We started to review for the chapter 11 test on
Thursday.

No homework.

Mercer Science

Reminder that the 7th grade make up test is Wed. June 2nd.

Mercer Hu8manities

Reminder that the "How does geography affect culture?" paper is due on
Tuesday.

Kettner's Science

We got back into our Rock groups and shared the analogies the kids came
up with. By Tuesday, each student needs to have a final draft of their
analogy in addition, each person needs to bring an artifact to
represent how their rock is made or one that represents the rock's
characteristics. Worksheet 5-6 is also due on Tuesday.

Mercer Science

Today we finished up chapter 3. Some students may need to finish the
chapter 3 review for homework. The make up test on erosion and
deposition is Wed. June 2nd.

Mercer Humanities

Today students worked on their paper. The final paper is due Tuesday
June 1st.

Austin - Course 3

We worked on a practice test. Chapter 11 test Friday.

Homework-finsh practice test.

Mercer Science

In 5th hour we watched a short video on wave erosion and eposition.
Then we went over the wave erosion and deposition worksheet.
No homework for 5th hour.
In 7th hour we watched a short video on glaciers. Then we went over
the glaciers worksheet. 7th hour students need to finish the wave
erosion and deposition worksheet for homework tonight.

Mercer Humanities

Today students continued to work on the paper "How does geography affect
culture?"
Students should have close to a completed rough draft for me to look at
tomorrow.
The paper is due Tuesday June 1st.

College Tech

Students are in the Investigate portion of the Design Cycle for their College Research Presentation.  They will then move on to the Plan portion that involves creating a plan or rough draft for their presentation, this will be due June 2nd.  Presentations will begin June 3rd with an organized Design Folder (information organized into Design Cycle parts; Investigate, Plan, Create, Evaluate)

Mercer Science

Today in 5th hour we watched a short video on glaciers and then we went
over the glacier worksheet.
In 7th hour we watched a short video on the flow of the river Usk in
Wales and then we went over the power of rivers worksheet.
The make up science test on erosion and deposition is Wed. June 2nd.

Mercer Humanities

Today students showed me their 4 square notes. I gave them some advice
on what was good and what needed improvement. I would like to see a
rough draft on Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend.

Austin - Course 3

We went over 11.6 homework. We took a homework quiz.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Third hour started presentations today and seventh hour finished their
posters. Your homework is to summarize what you know about the Rock
Cycle in four sentences in your notebook.

Mercer Science

Today we went over water erosion and the power of rivers. 5th hour
needs to finish the worksheet on glaciers.

Mercer Humanities

Today the directions and 4 square sheet were handed out to the class.
The topic of the paper is "How does geography affect culture?"
The 4 square sheet is due by the end of the hour tomorrow. The rough
draft is due Thursday. The final typed paper is due Tuesdau June 1st.

Austin - Course 3

We took notes on lesson 11.6, finding the slope of a line.

Homework- worksheet 11.6, # 1 - 16.

La Framboise Social Studies - 05/21/10

What We Did Today
Students discussed Pakistan and had a classroom meeting.

Homework
No current event this weekend.  Complete questions 1-10 (Terms & Names) and 1-10 (Review Questions) on p. 430.

Discussion Starters
History of Pakistan; the land of Pakistan; language and religion on Pakistan.

Mercer Science

We are continuing chapter 3 on erosion and deposition.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we took the asian map quiz and started brainstorming ideas for our
next formal paper. How does geography affect culture?
No homework.

5/21 PHYS. ED.

Activity log due Monday, May 24.

Austin-Course 3

We went over homework and did more practice in class.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Students continued working on their presentation posters about the
different kinds of rocks and minerals. No homework tonight.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the chapter 2 review and the first section of chapter
3 (mass movement). Students have the front of worksheet 3-2 due
tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the cultures of southeast Asia. Tomorrow students
have the Asian map quiz. Also tomorrow, students have their geography
assignment due. It must be typed.

College Tech

Students worked on their last two Excel Spreadsheets as well as Keyboarding 10.  Next week we will begin our big project, College Research.  All students will be expected to research and present information about a college of their choice. 

 

Due dates:

Written or print evidence of Investigate May 27

Plan (Rough Draft) due June 2

Presentations begin June 7

Austin - Course 3

We took notes on lesson 11.5 (x-intercept and y-intercept)

Homework-ws 11.5 1,2, 3-13 odds, 31-33.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the work on soil composition and conservation.
All students need to complete the Chapter 3 section 1 sheet for
tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the economies of south Asia. Tonight for homework
the students need to complete a worksheet about southeast Asian
economies and culture.
Friday is the Asia map quiz and the geography paper.

La Framboise Social Studies - 05/19/10

What We Did Today
Students discussed the culture of India.

Homework
Complete question 3 (a, b, and c) on p. 423.

Discussion Starters
Why was the Taj Mahal built?  What is the Mahabharata?  What kind of languages do they speak in India?  What's a dowry?

Kettner's Science

Today we got into groups and read about a the different categories of
rocks. We then started making a poster that will help present the new
information to the other groups in class. For homework, please find a
new piece of information that you can add to your presentation.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the weathering assignment. Homework for tonight is
to complete 1-16 on page 62 in their science book.

Mercer Humanities

Today in class we reviewed what geography is. They have a similar
assignment as the culture assignment, but this time they are writing
about their county's geography. It is due Friday.

Austin-Course 3

Review for our quiz tomorrow.

Mercer Science

Today students watched a 20 minute video on weathering. Students
received their rock test grades back.
No homework over the weekend.

Mercer Humanities

Today students were supposed to turn in their current event article. We
watched a video on India and Pakistan. Students need to have their
cultural characteristics paper for Monday.

Kettner's Science

Third hour took the Plate Tectonics test today and then worked on a
volcano crossword. Seventh hour reviewed for the test they have on
Monday.

Mercer Science

Today students took the rock test. All students were assigned a new
book that they can take home and use. They have a worksheet that covers
pages 40-45 that needs to be completed for tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the Pakistan questions.
Students have a current event due tomorrow on their Asian nation. It
must be typed. Students also have a cultural characteristic description
assignment due on Monday. They need to choose 10 characteristics we
discussed in class and write 3 -4 examples or details about each of
them. This must also be typed.

Austin-Course 3

We practiced graphing linear equations all hour.

Homework-Make sure 11.4 worksheet is done properly (graphs and all).

Kettner's Science

Today we started going over the study guide for Friday's test. Make
sure you complete all the questions in the note packet.

Mercer Science

Today we reviewed for the science test on Thursday.
Please study.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the answers from the India worksheet. Students must
complete the Pakistan worksheet for tomorrow.
Reminder that the current event on their Asian country is due Friday.
It must be typed.

Austin-Course 3

We worked on equations with two variables. Practice, Practice,
Practice.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we worked on the study guides for Friday's test. Please finish
them for tomorrow.

Mercer Science

Today we went into depth about different paths through the rock cycle.
All students have a study guide and an infromation sheet to accompany
it.
The science test is on Thursday.

Mercer Humanities

Today we make a list of cultural characteristics. For homework tonight
all students must write a couple of paragraphs describing their culture
using the cultural characteristics from the list.
Also students have a current event due on Friday about their assigned
Asian country. This current event must be typed.

May 10, P.E. Activity Log

Reminder students should be recording their daily activities and sleep
hours on their May log. The back side of the handout is a softball
worksheet. The log is due Monday, May 24.

Mercer Science

In 5th hour we practiced and reviewed the paths of the rock cycle.
In 7th hour we analyzed and identified different kinds of rocks.
Homework for both classes: Students need to complete the worksheet with
two parts. The first part is tracking a grain of sand through the rock
cycle and the second part is forming an opinion about what they think is
the beginning of the rock cycle and why. This is due Monday.

Mercer Humanities

Today students were assignned a country from southern or southeastern
Asia. This will be their country that they will be doing extra research
on. For homework tonight students need to complete the worksheet on
India. On Friday the 14th, a current event on that country is due. The
current event must be typed.

Austin-Course 3

We went over last nights homework.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we did a lab to model the convection currents found in the mantle
of the Earth. All students were to turn in their vocabulary booklet
today. If you did not finish them please do so tonight.

Homework: Complete the first two questions of the test review (found
on the back of today's lab sheet).

Mercer Science

In 5th hour we observed and identified different types of rocks.
In 7th hour we went over the rock cycle and the chapter 5 assessment.

Thursday May 13th is the chapter 5 test on rocks and the rock cycle.
Students should be going over their study guide a little bit each
night.

Mercer Humanities

Today we continued to go over chapter 13. Chapter 13 covers some
ancient southern Asian history, hinduism, and buddhism.
No homework tonight.

Mercer Science

Today students received a study guide for the test over chapter 5.
Students should be reviewing this everynight and checking over their
worksheets.

Mercer Humanities

We continued to review ch 13.
No homework tonight.

Kettner's Science

We worked on a puzzle about Pangaea and Continental Drift. Please
finish the puzzle tonight and answer the questions about Continental
drift in the packet.

Austin-Course 3

We reiviewed writing an equation from a table.

Homework-ws 11.1 # 18,19.

Kettner's Science

Students were given the opportunity to work on their vocabulary
booklets. All terms are to be complete for tomorrow.

Austin - Course 3

We reviewed functions.

No Homework.

Mercer Science

Today we continued to go over the work from last week.
There will be a chapter 5 test on Thursday May 13th.
A study guide will be given out tomorrow.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the work from ch 13.
No homework tonight.

College Technology

Students created an envelope for their letter to a person they admire.  Both their letter to Mrs. Hitchock and to the person they admire is due in by tomorrow May 4th.

 

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

Mercer Science

In 5th hour we went over the work that was done last Wed, Thurs, and
Fri. In 7th hour Mrs. Burcham spole with the class about drug abuse and
making good decisions.
No homework tonight.

Mercer Humanities

Today we finished up most of the powerpoint presentations. There are a
couple tomorrow. For the next couple days we will be going over the
work they did for chapter 13.
No homework tonight.

Kettner's Science

We took a short quiz on the inside of the Earth. We then started
vocabulary booklets covering the terms related to plate tectonics.

Homework: By Monday, please define 8 of the terms from your list. In
addition to the definitions, make sure you include a diagram for each.
You can use your notes, the summary from the textbooks, or any
additional earth science sources you may have.

4/30 May P.E. Activity Log

Today,4/30, students received their May activity log. This month
students should record daily their sleep hours and physical activities.
On the back side of the calender is a softball worksheet. Students
need to answer the matching and short answer questions. The activity
log is due Monday, May 24.

Austin - Course 3

Students took quiz today.

No homework.

Kettner's Science

Today we continued taking notes about sea floor spreading. Your homework
is to complete WS 1-4 for tomorrow. Use your notes and the summary to
complete your assignment. We will have a quiz on Friday about the
interior of the earth and sea floor spreading. More to come tomorrow.

Mercer Science

Today we finished up the front of the ch 4 section 2 worksheet.
Students in 7th hour need to complete the other side for homework
tonight.

Mercer Humanities

We continued to present the African powerpoints.
All students must complete ch 13 sect 1 worksheet for tomorrow.

Austin - Course 3

We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lesson 9.1 - 9.4.

Mercer Science

Today we started talking about rocks and minerals.
No homework tonight.

Mercer Humanities

Today we started the powerpoint presentations.
No homework tonight.

Austin - Course 3

We took a practice quiz. It is homework if it is not finished in class.

Quiz on Wednesday.

Kettner's Science

Today we went over "Inside the Earth" and started focusing on plate
tectonics. Students took notes about the various plates and started to
classify the plates based upon their type of movement. We will continue
with this on Monday.

Homework: For those that did not finish plotting the volcanoes on your
map, please do so and turn it in on Monday.

Mercer Science

Today we watched a video about 4 major volcano eruptions in recent
history. Students wrote down information and will have questions to
answer on Monday. No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we went over the data file information. Africa power point
presentations start Monday.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 9.3.

Homework-worksheet 9.3, #8-11.

Mercer Science

Today 5th hour was visited by one of our counselors, Mrs. Burcham. In
7th hour we viewed some different eruptions based on the different
viscosity and gas levels.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today students created quiz questions based on maps from their books.
When they finished they were assigned the Unit 5 Data File Activity
sheet. Some finished in class, others need to finish it for homework.
The African power point presentations must be done by Monday.

Kettner's Science

Today we worked on labeling the layers of the earth and completing the
worksheet. For homework, use the chart given to you today in class to
label the volcanoes on your map. Be sure to use a different color than
you used for the earthquakes.

College Tech

Students learned the basics of what is required for each Keyboarding Assignment.  We reviewed saving, submitting, and computer lesson headings.  Keyboarding #6 is due Friday.  We will review formatting and manipulation of text and graphics in Word.

Austin - Course 3

We started notes on lesson 9.3 (Pythagorean Theorem).

Homework - Lesson 9.3, 1-6, 12-14.

Mercer Science

Today we went over the volcanic landform pictures and made connections
to the activity we did on Monday.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today we worked on the power point presentations. Students need to be
finished by Monday to start classroom presentations.

Kettner's Science

We shared student's ideas about what objects would make a good model of
the inside of the earth. We then took notes about the composition of
the different layers.

Kettner's Science

Today we read from our text to try to answer the following questions:
What does the inside of the earth look like? What is it made of? How do
we know the answers to the previous questions?

Homework: Think of a way to model the size and composition of the
earth and jot down your idea in your notebook or bring the model to
class. Also, write down how scientists know about the composition and
the depth of each layer. Can you come up with a way to show some of
their techniques?

Mercer Science

Today we reflected on the activity that we did yesterday. Some students
need to finish applying the activity to real life photos of land
formations that were handed out today.

Mercer Humanities

1st and 3rd hours brainstormed in groups about what we know about Asia.
Most African missions were returned. 2nd hour had celebrated the end of
the missions with 2 samples of African food.
The power point presentations will start on Monday.

Austin - Course 3

We finished notes on lesson 9.1.

Homework-Worksheet 9.1, # 9-16, all, 17 - 39, odds only.

Mercer Science

Today we simulated volcanic activity through the earth's surface.
No homework.

Mercer Humanities

Today students were working on their power point presenations in the
media center. We will work on them more on Wed.
I would like them to be done by Friday so we can start presenting them
on Monday.

Kettner's Science

During third hour we started to read about the inside of the earth. For
homework, think of a way to model the size and composition of the earth
and jot down your idea in your notebook or bring the model to class.
Also, write down how scientists know about the composition and the depth
of each layer. During 7th hour, we finished labeling all of the
earthquakes and found patterns in the locations. For homework, complete
reading the article Earthquakes and complete the vocabulary worksheet
for tomorrow.

Austin - Course 3

We started notes on lesson 9.1, square roots.

Homework-Worksheet 9.1, #1-8.

P.E. acivity collage 4/19

Monday 4/19
Today students received their P.E. assignment. Their task is to create
a collage depicting healthy physical activities. The collage needs to
be on an 8 x 10 sheet of paper. Using pictures and words from magazines
and/or newspapers to completely cover the sheet. The pictures and words
may not be larger than a playing card. Use of multiple pictures and
words is not accepted.
RUBRIC
0 PTS.= student showed very little effort or did not complete
assignment.
5 pts.= student attempted project, 50% or more of paper is showing,
project needs work.
7pts.= student covered 75% or more of paper but not all, information
meet the requirement of the activity.
10 pts.= student completely covered the sheet of paper with pictures
and words that reflect absolutely the requirements of the activity.
DUE: Friday 4/23

Kettner's Science

Both classes shared their current events about the most recent
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Third hour completed the activity
that required them to plot numerous earthquakes on a world map and began
a vocabulary exercise. This should be done for Monday. 7th hour just
started plotting the earthquakes and will get caught up on Monday.