Course 2

What We Did Today

Measurement Review

Homework

Text pg. 255  #1-10

How many of your couch will fit in your room?

Quiz Wed. sections 5.5 & 5.6

 

 

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

Science

What We Did Today 

Today we started our "Mixed Reactions" lab. Students traveled to various stations to test out various substances. They were to record temperatures and make observations and then determine if a chemical change occurred.

 

Homework 

No new homework. Last night's assignment: Answer the section review questions on page 69 in complete sentences.

 

Discussion Starters

How can you tell if a chemical reaction took place?

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 1-31-12

LA

IN CLASS: Started Writer's Workshop: The Literary Essay. Today we did Lesson 1: Responding and Theorizing About Characters. We analyzed characters from the anchor text ("Scout's Honor")  and the novel (Tuck Everlasting).

HOMEWORK: ALL TUCK WORK IS DUE TOMORROW (the take-home quiz and the question packet)!!!!!! Finish the character work from class today. AR book due 2/16.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Keyboarding practice.

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

Humanities-Mr. Lyskawa

-Students discussed 8.1 in class today.  We also introduced 8.2 and began to take notes on 8.2 (main idea for each blue subheading) in class. 

-Homework is to complete 8.2 notes and a current event for tomorrow.

Science

What We Did Today 

Students got their grades for the Super Element projects. We then took Daily Science Quiz 49-60. Following the quiz, students were to read pages 62-69 and then complete the section review questions on page 69. They should be answered in complete sentences.

 

Homework 

Answer the section review questions on page 69 in complete sentences.

 

Discussion Starters

How does energy affect matter?

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Quarterly Test & Review

Homework

Text pg. 814 Michigan Book or 780  #33-44

Quiz Wed. sections 5.5 & 5.6

 

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

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 1-30-12

LA

IN CLASS: Read the story "Scout's Honor" by Avi which will be used as the anchor text for the Literary Essay Unit.

HOMEWORK: Make sure the Tuck Everlasting packet is complete - due Wednesday, February 1st. Tuck take-home quiz is also due February 1st. AR book due February 16th.

 

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Keyboarding practice on Typing Web.

HOMEWORK: Study computer terms for Wednesday's quiz.

 

 

 

 

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 had time to complete their Phases of matter analogies and cartoon drawings. They then also worked on a review crossword puzzle. Both of these are due on Monday. (1st hour only has the crossword due)

 

Homework 

Finish matter crossword.

 

Discussion Starters

How does energy affect matter?

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Quarterly Test

Homework

Text pg. 261 #17-25

 

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

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 1-26-12

LA

IN CLASS: Checked the vocabulary/analogies sheet. Discussed Tuck Everlasting chapters 24-The Epilogue. Introduced the story mountain for the novel. Passed out the take home test for Tuck.

HOMEWORK: Finish the story mountain. Be sure your novel packet is up to snuff (due Wednesday, February 1st). Work on the take home test (due Wednesday, February 1st). AR book due 2/16.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Went over the definitions for the Tech Terms quiz.

HOMEWORK: Study the terms. Quiz on Wednesday, February 1st.

 

 

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

Humanities-Mr. Lyskawa

-Students reviewed 7.1 and 7.2 in class.  We also read the first half of 7.3 and worked on guided questions together.

-Homework is to complete 7.3 guided questions.

BROOKS - LA & TECH, 1/26/12

LA

IN CLASS: Discussed chapters 22 & 23 of Tuck Everlasting. We read chapter 24 - Epilogue.

HOMEWORK: Finish the novel reading. Answer the questions for those chapters. Do vocabulary sheet. AR book due 2/26.

 

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Worked on tech definitions.

HOMEWORK: Finish the definitions.

 

 

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 

Super Element presentations! We are enjoying the creative and clever projects - more to come tomorrow.

 

Homework 

None - unless you did not finish your project. For every day you neglect to turn it in, you will lose 10%.

 

Discussion Starters

How does energy affect matter?

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Measurement

Homework

Study Guide & Intervention worksheet both sides.  Quiz Tuesday 

 

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

Humanities-Mr. Lyskawa

-Students shared current events and watched a video on the history and culture of Mexico in class today.

-No homework.

BROOKS - LA, TECH - 1/24/12

LA
IN CLASS: Checked the vocabulary assignment for chapters 11-16 in Tuck Everlasting. Discussed chapters 18 & 19.

HOMEWORK: Do the vocabulary work for chapters 17 - 20 of the novel. Read chapters 20 & 21 and answer the questions.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Worked on a unscrambling and defining tech terms.

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

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Measurement

Homework

Text pg. 252 # 1- 15

Text pg. 250 memorize conversions. 

 

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

Science

What We Did Today 

1st hour -  Students had the opportunity to organize and clean out their folders. Then, we read pages 44-48 and then completed worksheet 2-1.

2nd and 5th hours - Students turned in worksheet 2-1 and then finished "Challenge your Thinking". Once completed with the above, students had to come up with and illustrate an analogy for the movement of solid, liquid and gas particles. They could draw it out as a cartoon or comic strip with captions.

6th and 7th hours - Students turned in  worksheet 2-1 and then had the opportunity to organize and clean their binders. We then talked about how analogies help us learn new concepts. They then worked on "Challenge your Thinking" which should be completed by tomorrow.

 

Homework 

 

Work on Super Element Project it is due this Wednesday. 

 

Remember you need to have at least 3 unique chemical properties of your element in addition to the physical characteristics listed on your sheet. The following website has a great list of resources you can use. http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem2.html

 

Discussion Starters

How does energy affect matter?

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Measurement

Homework

Text pg. 248 # 1, 2, 7 - 12, 14, 15, 20 -24, 29, & 30

 

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

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-23-12

LA
IN CLASS: Discussed chapters 16 & 17 of Tuck Everlasting. Worked on vocabulary for chapters 11 - 16.

HOMEWORK: Finish vocabulary sheet. Read chapters 18 & 19 and answer the questions for those chapters.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Class expectations. Log ins.

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

Humanities-Mr. Lyskawa

-Students turned in homework folders today.  We also reviewed 6.2 guided reading and introduced chapter 7 (Mexico) in class.

-Homework is to complete 7.1 section assessment.

Science

What We Did Today 

1st hour -  We did the lab, "Matter on the move". We were able to see how molecules are affected by temperature change.

 

2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th hour - We read pages 44-48 and then worked on worksheet 2-1. Both sides should be done for homework.

 

Homework 

Make WS 2-1 is complete.

 

Super Element project is due next Wednesday. Start your rough draft this weekend. Remember you need to have at least 3 unique chemical properties of your element in addition to the physical characteristics listed on your sheet. The following website has a great list of resources you can use. http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem2.html

 

Discussion Starters

How does energy affect matter?

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY -TECH, 1-19-12

LA

IN CLASS: Took AR quizzes. Worked on Tuck Everlasting assignment for chapters 13-15.

HOMEWORK: Get a new AR book. Finish the Tuck work for tomorrow.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Presented Humanitarian Power Point 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 6.1 section assessment, were introduced to 6.2 and began to work on 6.2 guided reading in class.

-6.2 guided reading is due Monday as I will not have the pleasure of working with the sixth grade tomorrow.

Science

What We Did Today 

1st hour - Students got back there Drawing Atoms quiz back and then we used the hour to research important chemical facts about our elements. The final draft of the project is due next Wednesday, January 25th.

 

2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th hours - Students got back their quizzes and then we did the lab, "Matter on the move". We were able to see how molecules are affected by temperature change.

 

Homework 

Make sure that you answered all the parts of today's lab. Keep researching your element. Remember you need to have at least 3 unique chemical properties of your element in addition to the physical characteristics listed on your sheet. The following website has a great list of resources you can use. http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem2.html

 

Discussion Starters

How does energy affect matter?

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-18-12

LA

IN CLASS: Discussed chapters 10-12 of Tuck Everlasting. Worked on vocabulary for chapters 1-10.

HOMEWORK: Finish vocabulary sheet and read chapters 13-15 of Tuck for Friday. AR book due tomorrow.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Power Point projects or 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

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Test

Homework

Empty your folder.  Remember to save the 5.1-5.6 packet.

 

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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students checked 6.1 section assessment, shared current events and discussed C.N.N. student news in class.

-No homework.

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Test Review

Homework

Text pg. 242 # 1-16 evens & 17

Test Wednesday 5.1 -5.4

 

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

BROOKS -LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY, 1-17-12

LA

IN CLASS: Discussed chapters 3-9 of Tuck Everlasting.

HOMEWORK: Read chapters 10-12 of Tuck. AR books due Thursday.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Presented Power Point presentations.

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 

We went over the expectations for the Super Element project and saw a few exemplars to help the kids get started. We used the rest of the class period to research important chemical facts about our elements. The final draft of the project is due next Wednesday, January 25th.

 

Homework 

Keep researching your element. Remember you need to have at least 3 unique chemical properties of your element in addition to the physical characteristics listed on your sheet. The following website has a great list of resources you can use. http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzchem2.html

 

Discussion Starters

How are the elements organized?

Course 2

Chapter 5 Test Wednesday 1/18 Sections 5.1 - 5.4

All missing assignments due 1/18

 

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

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Multiplying & Dividing Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Homework

All Students WS pg. 39 # 22-28

WS 5.4     A Instead complete Txt pg 239 # 5-13

              B # 5-13

              C # 1-9 

 

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

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-13-12

LA

IN CLASS: The students took a quiz on participial phrases. Then they read a short piece about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. looking for incorrect homophones. This is an extra credit assignment.

HOMEWORK: Finish the extra credit work if you didn't do so in class. Read chapters 8 & 9 of Tuck Everlasting and answer the questions for those chapters. AR book due January 19th.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Worked on IB Humanitarian Power Point project.

HOMEWORK: Work on project.

 

 

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

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Homework

WS pg. 28 # 8, 9, 11, 13

WS pg. 20 # 13,15, 17, 18

 

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

Science

What We Did Today 

We reviewed any questions the students had about tomorrow's quiz. they then were able to work on a crossword that will help review for the quiz. The crossword side is due tomorrow. The puns will be extra credit.

 

Homework 

There will be a quiz on tomorrow. You will have to know how to read the periodic table. You will need to be able to determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons and then draw an atom. There will also be a vocabulary section. The words for the vocabulary section are: atom, compound, element formula, mixture, nucleus, symbol, electron, family, metals, neutron period, periodic table, proton. Flash-cards work great!

 

Discussion Starters

How are the elements organized?

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students checked Latin America maps and worked on Latin America data file in class.

-Data file is homework.

 

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students corrected Latin America maps and shared current events in class.

-No homework.

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-12-12

LA

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 7: Combining sentences using participial phrases. We discussed the Prologue and chapter 1 of Tuck Everlasting. Then we read chapters 2 and 3.

HOMEWORK: Answer the questions for chapters 2 and 3. AR book due January 19th.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Worked on IB project researching humanitarians of the Western Hemisphere.

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 watched the video, "Atoms and Molecules". During the video, they filled out a study guide. Following the video, they started the "Missing Atomic Number" puzzle. This will be due on Friday.

 

Homework 

There will be a quiz on Friday. You will have to know how to read the periodic table. You will need to be able to determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons and then draw an atom. There will also be a vocabulary section. If you want to get a head-start, the words for the vocabulary section are: atom, compound, element formula, mixture, nucleus, symbol, electron, family, metals, neutron period, periodic table, proton. Flash-cards work great!

 

Discussion Starters

How are the elements organized?

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Homework

Complete 1-12 on both sides of the worksheet.

 

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

BROOKS -LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-12-12

LA

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 6 - Combining Sentences with Participial Phrases. Discussed elements of a fantasy. Started reading Tuck Everlasting.

HOMEWORK: AR book due 1/19. Answer novel questions for the Prologue and Chapter 1.

 

 

TECH:

IN CLASS: Started research for our Power Point IB unit.

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 worked on identifying locations of Latin America on a map and discussed similarities and differences between Latin and North America in class.

-Homework is to complete the map and a current event for tomorrow.

Science

What We Did Today 

We corrected our drawing atoms packet. We then looked at certain atoms and looked at their placement on the table. Students were able to see atoms that were in the same family (column) had the same number of electrons on the outside shell (valence).

 

Homework 

There will be a quiz on Friday. You will have to know how to read the periodic table. You will need to be able to determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons and then draw an atom. There will also be a vocabulary section. If you want to get a head-start, the words for the vocabulary section are: atom, compound, element formula, mixture, nucleus, symbol, electron, family, metals, neutron period, periodic table, proton. Flash-cards work great!

 

Discussion Starters

How are the elements organized?

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-9-12

LA

IN CLASS: Some kids turned in the final draft of the personal narrative. Grammar Lesson 5 of Participial Phrases: Expanding Sentences. Discussed background information about the author Natalie Babbitt and the novel Tuck Everlasting.

HOMEWORK: Finish narrative if necessary and turn it in tomorrow with the rubric. AR book due 1/19.

 

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Cybersmart Lesson #3. Explored Powerpoint.

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 reviewed our introduction to Latin America, watched a video and took notes on Latin American culture in class.

-No homework.

-Current events due Wednesday.

Science

What We Did Today 

We did an activity call "Fabulous Periodic Eggs". Students were asked to categorize jeweled eggs according to their properties. This process was similar to one Mendeleev used when making the periodic table.

 

Homework 

Read pages 76-86 and complete worksheet 3-1: Organizing the Elements.

 

Discussion Starters

How are the elements organized?

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-6-12

LA

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 4: Unscrambling Participial Phrases. Polished up the personal narratives.

HOMEWORK: Type up the final draft of the personal narrative. AR book due 1/19/12.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Finished up Cybersmart Lesson 2 and discussed it. 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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students were introduced to Latin America in class.

-No homework.

Science

What We Did Today 

We talked about the need for models in science. We then looked at three different models and evaluated their strengths and weaknesses.

 

Homework 

Make sure that you have at least 2 pros and cons of each model from class today.

 

Discussion Starters

Why do we use models? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Homework

WS 5.2 A # 1-12

           B # 1-12

           C # 1-12

 

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

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-5-12

LA

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 3: Combining Sentences With Participial Phrases. Edited the personal narratives.

HOMEWORK: Type final draft of the personal narrative to be turned either Monday (1/9) or Tuesday (1/10). AR book due January 19th.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Cybersmart Lesson 2: Smart Keyword Searching.

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 

We corrected the Atoms Family worksheet and completed a graphic organizer. Students were then given time to practice identifying elements by looking at a drawing of an atom. They also learned how to draw an atom.

 

Homework 

 Finish today's packet. Remember that the atomic number tells you how many protons are in an atom and the number of protons is always equal to the number of electrons. To determine the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass. When drawing the electrons, remember that only 2 fit on the first energy level and 8 can fit on the second level.

 

Discussion Starters

Why are atoms electronically neutral?

BROOKS - LA, BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1-4-12

LA

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 2: Identifying Participial Phrases. Revised personal narratives.

HOMEWORK: Write or type 2nd draft of the personal narrative for tomorrow. AR book due 1/19.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Explored search engines and directories.

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

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Homework

WS 5.1 A # 15-20

           B # 14-24

           C # 13-24

 

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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students created classroom Venn Diagrams for the United States and Canada, watched CNN Student News, turned in homework folders and shared current events in class.

-No homework.

Course 2

What We Did Today  

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Homework

WS 5.1 A # 1-14

           B # 1-13

           C # 1-12

 

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

Science

What We Did Today 

We learned about atomic structure today. We then worked on the Atoms Family mathematic challenge.

 

Homework 

 Finish the Atoms Family worksheet.

 

Discussion Starters

What is an atom made up of?

BROOKS - LA ,BROOKS/KENNEDY - TECH, 1/3/12

LA

IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 1: Matching Participial Phrases. Finished writing first drafts of the personal narratives. Conferenced rough drafts of the personal narrative.

HOMEWORK: Revise/rewrite narratives.

 

TECH

IN CLASS: Catch up day. Many students did not turn in either of their projects before break so they needed to finish those. 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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed chapters 4 and 5 by working on Venn Diagrams to compare and contrast aspects of the United States and Canada.

-Students had to use their books to discuss three of the following: History, government, economics, culture or geography.

-Each diagram must contain a minimum of five similarities and differences. 

-Current events are due Wednesday.