Thursday, March 29, 2012

BROOKS - LA/TECH

LA
IN CLASS: Took March AR quizzes.
HOMEWORK: Next AR book due 4/26.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Excel work
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students checked 10.3, were introduced to 10.4 and worked on 10.4 free choice in class.
-The only homework is to finish 10.4 free choice, if you did not do so in class.
-Have a wonderful break.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 REVIEW
Homework
 TXT PG 359 #1-8 & 10 & WS E-75
Chpt 7 Quiz Thurs. 3/29
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA/TECH

LA
IN CLASS: Took a quiz on adjective clauses. Finished up the colon/semi-colon work.
HOMEWORK: AR quiz tomorrow.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Explored more of 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

Science

What We Did Today 
We reviewed for tomorrow's test and then read about photosynthesis.
 
Homework 
Use the study guide and previous worksheets to help study for tomorrow's test.
 

·        -State the three points of the cell theory.

·        -What allowed us to learn more about cells?

·        -Know the function of the major parts of the cell including:

o       Cell wall, Cell membrane, Nucleus, Chromatin, Cytoplasm, Mitochondria, Chloroplast, Vacuole, Ribosomes

·        -Describe the four main kinds of organic molecules in living things. (What do they do for the cell? Why are they important?)

o       Carbohydrates, Proteins (amino acids, enzymes), Lipids, Nucleic acids:

·        -How is water important to the function of cells?

·        -Describe the three methods by which materials move into and out of the cell.

o       Diffusion, Osmosis, Active transport

·        -What is the difference between passive and active transport?

·        -How can you distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell? (There are three components to the answer.)

·        -Contrast mitochondria and chloroplast.

·        -Explain the importance of the cell membrane.

 

 

 
Discussion Starters
What do our cells need? How do we get these things?

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 SOLVING EQUATIONS  & REVIEW
Homework
 TXT PG 391 #1-14
Chpt 7 Quiz Thurs. 3/29
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
We compiled a list of how plant and animal cells were similar and different. Students should take this list to write out their essay question for Thursday's test. Students were then asked to complete questions  1 -10 on page 46 and on page 47 answer 22-23.
 
Homework 
Complete 1-10 and 22-23 on pages 46 and 47. In addition, make sure your study guide is done. Test is Thursday! If you know you are going to be absent Thursday, take the test tomorrow - otherwise, you will be asked to take it the Monday after break.

·      

Discussion Starters
What do our cells need? How do we get these things?

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/27/12

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar Lesson 7: Combining and Imitating Sentences With Adjective Clauses. Colon and Semi-Colon work.
HOMEWORK: AR book due 3/29.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Exploring 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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students checked unit 4 data file and were introduced to 10.2 in class.
-Homework is to complete 10.2 notes (or section assessment) and complete a current event for tomorrow.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 SOLVING EQUATIONS
Homework
 4th hour only WS E-73 & Study Guide
All classes -WS E-73 & E-74 #1-10 on each side
Chpt 7 Quiz Thurs. 3/29
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
We corrected worksheet 1-3 then watched a Bill Nye video on Cells. Students were then given the study guide for Thursday's Chapter one test.
 
Homework 
Complete the study guide for Wednesday's class. (Below are the questions)
 

·        -State the three points of the cell theory.

·        -What allowed us to learn more about cells?

·        -Know the function of the major parts of the cell including:

o       Cell wall, Cell membrane, Nucleus, Chromatin, Cytoplasm, Mitochondria, Chloroplast, Vacuole, Ribosomes

·        -Describe the four main kinds of organic molecules in living things. (What do they do for the cell? Why are they important?)

o       Carbohydrates, Proteins (amino acids, enzymes), Lipids, Nucleic acids:

·        -How is water important to the function of cells?

·        -Describe the three methods by which materials move into and out of the cell.

o       Diffusion, Osmosis, Active transport

·        -What is the difference between passive and active transport?

·        -How can you distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell? (There are three components to the answer.)

·        -Contrast mitochondria and chloroplast.

·        -Explain the importance of the cell membrane.

 

 

 
Discussion Starters
What do our cells need? How do we get these things?
 
 
 
 

BROOKS -LA/TECH, 3/26/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson: Combining Sentences Using Adjective Clauses. We also did some additional grammar work using colons and semi-colons.
HOMEWORK: AR book due 3/29. Anyone who was absent has a Folk Tale Assessment to make up for me.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Microsoft 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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed the introduction to Europe and Russia and worked on a Data File in class today.
-Homework is to complete the Data File.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
Whew - projects were turned in today! We read pages 33-37 together and then students were given time to work on WS 1-3.
 
Homework 
Make sure all of worksheet 1-3 is complete - there are questions on the back.
 
If you neglected to turn in your report - get it done! Don't forget you need to include a bar graph, your data table and your rubric.
 
Discussion Starters
What do our cells need? How do we get these things?

Course 2

What We Did Today
 SOLVING EQUATIONS
Homework
 6th hour only WS 4-2 pg 191 #1-18
All classes -Study Guide
Chpt 7 Quiz Thurs. 3/29
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/23/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 5: Expanding sentences using adjective clauses. Folk Tale assessment.
HOMEWORK: Finish Folk Tale Assessment, if necessary.  AR book 3/29.
 
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

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students received project grades, discussed current events and were introduced to chapter 10 of the textbook in class.
-No homework.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 SOLVING EQUATIONS
Homework
 WS 4-2 pg 191
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
We corrected "Food into Fuel: Our Digestive System". We then watched a video about Leukemia and Lymphoma.
 
Homework 
Egg-speriment is due TOMORROW! Don't forget you need to include a bar graph, your data table and your rubric.
 
Discussion Starters
What do our cells need? How do we get these things?

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Simplifying Expressions
Homework
 Txt pg 344 #1-19 odds (skip 11) & complete 25 & 27
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
We started class today by writing down everything we ate yesterday and then rated how nutritious we ate. This led us to focusing on the chemical compounds needed for our cells. We then watched the video, "Food into Fuel: Our Digestive System".
 
Homework 
Egg-speriment is due Friday! Don't forget you need to include a bar graph and your data table.
 
Discussion Starters
What do our cells need? How do we get these things?

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/21/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 3: Combining sentences with adjective clauses. Introduced the IB reflection for the folk tale unit. Worked on the 4 square organizer.
HOMEWORK: Finish 4 square. Study the elements of a folk tale sheet for our quiz on Friday. AR book Due 3/29.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS:Explored Microsoft 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

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
Students were able to work on their Egg-speriment report.
 
Homework 
Egg-speriment is due Friday! Don't forget you need to include a bar graph.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Simplifying Expressions
Homework
 WS Combining Like Terms #1-20 on worksheet
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/20/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 2: Identifying adjective clauses in sentences. I allowed students to bring their science Eggsperiment write-up to class and work on it.
HOMEWORK: AR book due 3/29.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Keyboarding. Worked on science write-ups.
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students continued with their presentations today.
-Current events are due Thursday, as I will be attending an out of district conference tomorrow.
 

Monday, March 19, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Simplifying Expressions
Homework
 WS 7.2B in your spiral #1-15
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
Students got their cell quizzes back today. We then corrected "Moving Materials In and out of the Cell".
 
Homework 
Egg-speriment is due Friday! Tomorrow, you will have time in class to work on your paper. Bring a written copy or a flash drive with your rough draft.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Friday, March 16, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
Students received the rubric and description for the "egg-speriment" report. The report is due next Friday, March 23.
 
Homework 
You need to have a rough draft written by Monday. Even if you have the summary without the terminology that will be a good start.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-It was great seeing everybody at conferences.
-Students presented Latin America projects in class today.
-No homework.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We took the Cell quiz on Wednesday. After the quiz, students were to read pages 40-44 in their textbooks and then complete "Moving Materials into and out of Cells". This is due on Friday.
 
Homework 
Read 40-44 and complete, "Moving Materials into and out of Cells".
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Simplifying Expressions
Homework
 WS pg 101 & 26
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-I did not have the pleasure of working with the sixth grade today.
-No homework.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Pi Day celebration
Homework
 1st & 2nd hour only
WS pg 101 & 26 due Friday
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Mr. Lyskawa-humanities

-Students shared Latin America projects in class.
-No homework.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/13/12

LA
IN CLASS: I collected the final draft of the literary essays. Grammar Lesson 7: Unscrambling phrases to create sentences with compound verbs.  We read a Mexican folk tale, "A Bow, a Deer, and a Talking Bird" and worked on the folk tale chart.
HOMEWORK: AR book due 3/29.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Wrapped up the Microsoft poetry 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

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Variable Expressions
Homework
Txt pg 339 #2-14, 48, & 50
Pi day Wednesday
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Monday, March 12, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We corrected "Structures and Functions of cells". We also set up the carrot activity and will make observations tomorrow. Students were also given a sheet to help study for Wednesday's quiz. The quiz will have a plant and an animal cell to label. There will also be 8-10 "Who am I? riddles that include the description and function of the organelles we are studying.
 
Homework 
You need to write 5 "Who am I?" riddles about the organelles.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Variables
Homework
TXT Pg. 27 # 9-26 evens & 48 
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/12/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 6: Unscrambling sentence parts to create sentences with compound verbs. Worked on the folk tale chart. Visited the book fair.
HOMEWORK: Literary essays due tomorrow!!! AR books due on 3/29.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Keyboarding practice. Typed final drafts of the literary essays.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students worked on current/historic events for the project due Wednesday.
-Homework is to make sure projects are final draft quality and presentation ready.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We are looking at the organelles that make up cells and comparing plant to animal cells. We started to correct "Structures and Functions of cells".
 
Homework 
Students need to compete "Organization of the Body - The Generalized Cell". Students are not responsible for the written content but before next week they should color each organelle a color of their choice and color the bubble letter label in the same color. All organelles should be a distinct color.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/9/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 5: Expanding sentences using compound verbs. We discussed the rubric for the literary essay. Students worked on their folk tale charts.
HOMEWORK: Final drafts of the literary essays are due by 3/13. AR books due 3/29.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Worked on poetry projects. Edited literary essays.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
PARENTS: Mrs. Savich asked me to send out a note that she could really use help for next week's book fair. Her number is 248-837-8312.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Review
Homework
STUDY TXT pgs 322-326
Chapter 6 Test Friday March 9th
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
We are looking at the organelles that make up cells and comparing plant to animal cells. We watched the video, "Introducing the Cell"  which reenforced the concepts from our text. Students were then given time to finish "Structures and Functions of cells".
 
Homework 
Using section 2, complete all of the "Structures and Functions of cells" worksheet.  Students were also given "Organization of the Body - The Generalized Cell". Students are not responsible for the written content but before next week they should color each organelle a color of their choice and color the bubble letter label in the same color. All organelles should be a distinct color.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We are looking at the organelles that make up cells and comparing plant to animal cells. We corrected the labeling assignment and started working on the "Structures and Functions of cells".
 
Homework 
Using section 2, complete the charts on the "Structures and Functions of cells" worksheet.
 
Discussion Starters
How are plants and animals alike?

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We went over Joe"s Cell. We are now starting to look at the organelles that make up cells and comparing plant to animal cells.
 
Homework 
Using pages 25-27, label the cell diagrams. Do it to the best of your ability. The pictures are not exactly the same but you should be able to get most of them. We will correct it in the beginning of class tomorrow.
 
Discussion Starters
What does it mean to be alive?

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/6/12 - 3/8/12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 2: Identifying Compounds Verbs. Introduced our IB Unit: Folk Tales. The guiding question is "How do people's beliefs influence their choices and interactions with others?"
HOMEWORK: Final draft of the literary essay due 3/13. AR book due 3/29.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Edited our LA papers. Introduced the Microsoft Poetry Project.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
 
I will be out of the building the next 2 days for meetings. The students will be working on grammar and reading folk tales in language arts. After reading, they are to fill in their charts.
In Tech they will continue working on their poetry projects.
 
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students completed work on the "five themes" section of the project and began to work on the "cultures" section of the project in class.
-Homework is to complete the "cultures" part of the project.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We took the Microscope quiz today. Students then had time to complete questions that went with "I'm Joe's Cell". If you did not finish, please come in at lunch to do so.
 
Homework 
Read pages 23-31 for comprehension. Take your time, look at the diagrams and read the captions. Tomorrow, we will complete a comprehensive study guide that goes along with this reading.
 
Discussion Starters
What does it mean to be alive?

Carter Course 2

What We Did Today
 Distributive Property
Homework
TXT pg 309 #2-9, 20-25, 35
Chapter Review for Test due Wednesday
Chapter 6 Test Friday March 9th
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3-5-12

LA
IN CLASS: Grammar Lesson 1: Compound Verbs - Matching. Writer's Workshop Lesson 12: Editing for Conventions: Commas. Students looked over their typed drafts and edited for commas usage.
HOMEWORK: Get the progress report signed. Finish editing papers. make corrections on saved drafts. FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, MARCH 13th. AR book due March 29th. Crazy Hat day Tomorrow (bring a dollar).
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Corrected drafts for language arts. Introduced Poetry Project for Microsoft Word.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students worked on the "five themes" part of their projects today. 
-Homework is to complete the "five themes."
-Tomorrow we will begin to work on the "culture" part of the project.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Science

What We Did Today 
We took a Daily Science quiz 61-72. Then students were told what was going to be on Monday's quiz (see below). At the end of class, we read "I'm Joe's Cell" and answered some questions about it.
 
Homework 
Study for the microscope quiz. Complete the labeling worksheet. On the quiz you will be asked to do/know the following: Label parts of the microscope, know the differences between magnification and resolution, know how to make a wet-mount slide, know how to determine the total magnification, and be able to answer direct questions from the lab.
 
Discussion Starters
What does it mean to be alive?

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Rational Numbers
Homework
TXT pg 304 #15-18 & WS 6.6B #1-9
Chapter Review for Test due Wednesday
Chapter 6 Test Friday March 9th
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/2/12

LA
IN CLASS: Writer's Workshop Lesson 11: Peer conferencing. Today the students met with partners and shared their literary essays. Students gave feedback and suggestions to improve the drafts.
HOMEWORK: Revise the literary essays. A typed draft is due on Monday. AR books due 3/29.
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Catch up day: keyboarding, typing drafts, etc.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed Latin America and received instructions and a rubric for our Latin America project that begins Monday.
-Homework is to have parents read/discuss and sign the rubric for Monday.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Course 2

What We Did Today
 Rational Numbers
Homework
TXT pg 304 #1-14, 41-46
Chapter Review for Test due Wednesday
Chapter 6 Test Friday March 9th
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Science

What We Did Today 
We went over yesterday's lab and then watched a video that reinforced many of the same concepts. Students were asked to turn in their notes from pages 16-22 and the micro-viewer packet about cells. I am missing many!
 
Homework 
  • If you did not turn in notes from pages 16-22 finish them tonight - will not be accepted after tomorrow - even for partial credit.
  • START THE EGG-SPERIMENT IF YOU HAVE NOT!!!!!  
 
Discussion Starters
What does it mean to be alive?

BROOKS - LA/TECH, 3/1/12

LA
IN CLASS: Writer's Workshop Lesson 10: Writing a Concluding Paragraph. Today we learned the format for writing a conclusion for the literary essay. Then we wrote our conclusions.
HOMEWORK: Finish conclusion, if necessary. Write or type the entire 1st draft for tomorrow. AR book due 3/29.
 
WEAR RED, WHITE, OR BLACK TOMORROW FOR SPIRIT POINTS!
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Microsoft 2010. The students typed their 1st drafts of the literary essays.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed 9.4 notes and began to watch a video on South America in preparation for next week's Latin America projects.
-No homework.