6th Grade @ Norup International: December 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 16-16-11

LA
IN CLASS: Hours 1 ,2, & 3 worked on the rough drafts of the personal narratives. Hours 4 & 5 took AR quizzes and worked on their drafts.

HOMEWORK: Be sure to have a re-written rough draft for Tuesday, January 3rd. Next AR book is due January 19th.

TECH

IN CLASS: Finished up the M & M Excel project.

HOMEWORK: None

Have a great break!!!

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Science

What We Did Today

Chemistry career presentations are done. A few students need to reformat their projects so I can read them at school. We continued watching the video, "The Elements" and will finish it tomorrow.

Homework

Our daily science packet is complete so make sure yours are all complete - there might be a quiz tomorrow.

**If you did a Prezi, please email me the link so I can view it.

Discussion Starters

What do chemists do?

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students were introduced to 5.4, and began to work on 5.4 section assessment in class.

-Homework is to complete 5.4 section assessment.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Course 2

What We Did Today

Problem Solving

Homework

Read Txt pg 37 & 38 Complete pg 39 # 2-16

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students discussed 5.3 and shared current events in class today.

-No homework.

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 12-14-11

IN CLASS: Worked on Winter Packet.

HOMEWORK: Finish packet. AR books due tomorrow.

TECH

IN CLASS: Keyboarding.

HOMEWORK: None.

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Course 2

What We Did Today

Problem Solving

Homework

Read Txt pg 37 & 38 Complete pg 39 # 2-9

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 12-13-11

IN CLASS: Writer's Workshop Lesson 9: Revision. Worked on personal narratives.

HOMEWORK: AR books due 12-15.

TECH

IN CLASS: Worked on M&M Excel projects.

HOMEWORK: None

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students checked tests, reviewed chapter 5 and began to work on 5.3 free choice in class.

-Homework is to complete 5.3 and a current event by tomorrow.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Science

What We Did Today

Students started presenting their Chemistry career projects.

Homework

If you did a multi-media project can you please email the actual project or send me the link of your Prezi.

Discussion Starters

What do chemists do?

Course 2

What We Did Today

Quiz

Homework

Empty your folder

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 12-12-11

IN CLASS: Checked for signed grade sheets. Collected any outstanding appositive quizzes. Revisited Workshop Lesson 8 : Writing endings. Worked on narrative rough drafts.

HOMEWORK: AR book due Thursday.

TECH

IN CLASS: Started M & M excel project.

HOMEWORK: None

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students completed chapter 4 test in class today.

-No homework.

-Current event due Wednesday.

Friday, December 9, 2011

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 12-9-11

LA
IN CLASS: Took quiz on appositives.

HOMEWORK: Some of you need to finish your quiz. Read your AR book by December 15th.

TECH

IN CLASS: Catch up day.

HOMEWORK: None

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Science

What We Did Today

Students took the Introduction to Matter test today. After the test, they had an opportunity to do some extra credit called, "Its a matter of density".

Homework

Finalize your chemistry project and practice presenting it.

Chemistry project is due Monday, December 12th. It may be in the form of a poster, Power Point, or Prezi. You are to clearly define and describe your branch of chemistry. You then are to include 5 big ideas about your topic.You may include: types of jobs you could have with a degree in your field, what specific tasks would your perform, what skills would be necessary to be successful, what would you do on a day to day basis, what type of environment would you work in, what special schooling would you need to get your degree, etc. Each big idea should have a graphic that make it easier to understand. Be sure to keep track of your sources because you will need to cite them. You will be graded on accuracy, neatness, mechanics and oral presentation.

Discussion Starters

What do chemists do?

Course 2

What We Did Today

Fraction to Percent to Decimal

Homework

WS pg 86 evens

Quiz Monday

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Course 2

What We Did Today

Fraction to Percent to Decimal

Homework

WS pg 86 odds

Quiz Monday

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Course 2

What We Did Today

Fraction to Percent to Decimal

Homework

WS Picturing Percents

Quiz Monday

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 12-7-11

IN CLASS: Writer's Workshop Lesson 7: Developing Leads. We discussed the various types of leads in narratives. Then we read examples of different types of leads.

HOMEWORK: Read your AR book by December 15th. Finish writing your lead, if necessary.

TECH

IN CLASS: Worked on an Excel project.

HOMEWORK: None

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Science

What We Did Today

Students had the opportunity to complete their study guide in class today. If they finished, they had the choice of working on their project or doing a chemistry scavenger hunt on line.

Homework

Complete your Study Guide - it is due on tomorrow. The test will be on Friday. It will have multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true or fix-it, and short answer questions. We will go over the study guide tomorrow and will play Jeopardy on Thursday.

Chemistry project is due Monday, December 12th. It may be in the form of a poster, Power Point, or Prezi. You are to clearly define and describe your branch of chemistry. You then are to include 5 big ideas about your topic.You may include: types of jobs you could have with a degree in your field, what specific tasks would your perform, what skills would be necessary to be successful, what would you do on a day to day basis, what type of environment would you work in, what special schooling would you need to get your degree, etc. Each big idea should have a graphic that make it easier to understand. Be sure to keep track of your sources because you will need to cite them. You will be graded on accuracy, neatness, mechanics and oral presentation.

Discussion Starters

What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

Course 2

What We Did Today

Fraction to Percent

Homework

WS pg 82

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 12-6-11

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 6: Unscrambling appositives and forming sentences. Wrapped up Writer's Workshop Lesson 6. Worked on Thought Organization sheet.

HOMEWORK: Finish Thought Organization sheet. AR book is due December 15th.

TECH

IN CLASS: Explored Excel.

HOMEWORK: None

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students completed chapter 4 and worked on a chapter 4 study guide in class.

-Homework is to complete the study guide and a current event for Wednesday.

-We will check the study guide Wednesday and take the chapter 4 test on Thursday.

12/6

HOMEWORK

DEC. P.E. QUESTION

Explain the importance of a proper warm up and cool down.

Define the following components of physical fitness: muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Describe exercises for each component and the muscles they work.

Papers should be at least one page in length, completed on time, information accurate and neat.

Paper due on or before Wed., Dec. 14.

**Parents please remind your child to bring gym clothes to school on Monday and keep in their gym locker until needed for class. This habit will help to alleviate the lost of points.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Science

What We Did Today

We corrected the Chapter review and read pages 34-38 and discussed the major concepts. Students were given a study guide for Friday's test. Because of the test, the project will be due next Monday.

Homework

Start your Study Guide - it is due on Wednesday.

Work on your Chemistry Presentations. Your presentation may be in the form of a poster, Power Point, or Prezi. You are to clearly define and describe your branch of chemistry. You then are to include 5 big ideas about your topic.You may include: types of jobs you could have with a degree in your field, what specific tasks would your perform, what skills would be necessary to be successful, what would you do on a day to day basis, what type of environment would you work in, what special schooling would you need to get your degree, etc. Each big idea should have a graphic that make it easier to understand. Be sure to keep track of your sources because you will need to cite them. You will be graded on accuracy, neatness, mechanics and oral presentation. The due date is set for Friday, December 9th.

Discussion Starters

What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

Course 2

What We Did Today

Chapter Test

Homework

Empty your folder. Remember to save important papers to study for the final exam.

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 21-5-11

IN CLASS: I passed out the homework assignment which is a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting the novel and movie Roll of Thunder. The other side is a list of 10 facts learned about society during the 1930's. Grammar Lesson 6: Appositives: Unscrambling phrases to form sentences. Writer's Workshop Lesson 6: Developing a notebook entry into a published piece of writing.

HOMEWORK: Venn diagram sheet. Read your AR book for December 15th.

TECH

IN CLASS: Keyboarding.

HOMEWORK: None

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School

14450 Manhattan

Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356

Fax 248-547-5558

New!vbrooks@berkleyschools.org

www.berkleyschools.org

Friday, December 2, 2011

Science

What We Did Today

We summarized the best way to separate our mixture was by using the special physical properties of our substances. We were also able to determine that the white crystal in our mixture was sugar because after heating the substance it turned to caramel. We then watched a video about Elements, Compounds and Mixtures.

Homework

Discussion Starters

What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

Carter Course 2

What We Did Today

Chapter Review

Homework

Textbook pg 207 # 7, 15, 25, 27, 29, 37, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61

Check your answers in the back of the book

The Study Guide is located on pages 207-210 of the textbook.

Chapter 4 Test Monday, December 5th.

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students checked chapter 4 assessment and guided reading for 4.3 in class. Students also had time to share some current events and watch the beginning of a video on the geography and culture of the American northeast.

-Homework folders are due Monday.