Friday, January 31, 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Language Arts  
No Homework

Social Studies
- Buddha book - due Tuesday
- Buddhism play - memorize lines 
- India unit test - Fri, Feb 14th tentatively 
- 100 terms quiz - China, #62-69 - Fri, Feb 14th

Math
- practice fraction exercises on Khan Academy --- suggested topics: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions (the exercises have a "star" next to the topic name)

- complete "Water Crisis in Haiti" packet if you did not finish it in class

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- start preparing your presentation on the highest level you've completed. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
No Homework

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Language Arts  
No Homework

Social Studies
No Homework

Math
- practice fraction exercises on Khan Academy --- suggested topics: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions (the exercises have a "star" next to the topic name)

- complete "Who Ordered This Weather?" packet if you did not finish it in class  

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- start preparing your presentation on the highest level you've completed. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
- French feast - tomorrow!  Please do not forget to bring your food heated in a disposable container, ready to eat! 

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Language Arts  
- Topic sentences quiz tomorrow!

Social Studies
- Hinduism Mandala - due tomorrow!

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Section 4-5 (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- complete "Golfing with Number Lines and Coordinate Planes" packet if you did not finish it in class  

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- start preparing your presentation on the highest level you've completed. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
No Homework

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Language Arts  
- Topic sentences and thesis - Choose a dangerous animal that would make a good pet.  Create the essay's thesis and three body paragraph's topic sentences.  Use your notes for reference.  There *may* be a quiz on Thursday (cough, cough) in which you will need these sentences.

Social Studies
- Hinduism mandala - due Thursday.  Tomorrow will be the last day to work on it.

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 4-5 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book (no homework assignment necessary)  

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- complete "Port Royal: A Sunken City" packet if you did not finish it in class 

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our second workshop this TOMORROW --- this is your last workshop before presentations, so come with a substantial amount of work done so the workshop time is useful to you. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
- French feast - permission slip signed by parent by tomorrow!!!  Feast will be on Friday.  Please bring your food cut up, hot, and prepared to eat.  Please bring on a disposable container (one that can be thrown away).  
- French post card - due tomorrow at the end of the period.  If you don't think you will finish, you may want to complete some of it at home. 

Monday, January 27, 2014

Monday, January 27, 2014

Language Arts  
No Homework

Social Studies
- Hinduism Mandala - due Thurs - all white space inside the circle must be colored.  Do not forget the paragraph on the back explaining how the beliefs are connected. 

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Section 4-4 (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- complete "Building Projects with Fractions" packet if you did not finish it in class

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our second workshop this Wednesday, 1/29 --- this is your last workshop before presentations, so come with a substantial amount of work done so the workshop time is useful to you. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
- French postcard due Wed

Friday, January 24, 2014

Friday, January 24, 2014

Language Arts  
No Homework

Social Studies
No Homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 4-4 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book (no homework assignment necessary)  

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our second workshop next Wednesday, 1/29 --- this is your last workshop before presentations, so come with a substantial amount of work done so the workshop time is useful to you. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
- French postcard - due Wed

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
No Homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Section 4-3 Review (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our second workshop next Wednesday, 1/29 --- this is your last workshop before presentations, so come with a substantial amount of work done so the workshop time is useful to you. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
No Homework

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
No Homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Section 4-2 Review (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our second workshop next Wednesday, 1/29 --- this is your last workshop before presentations, so come with a substantial amount of work done so the workshop time is useful to you. Presentations will take place on Friday, 2/7.

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
No homework

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Language Arts  
- Finish Fact Vs. Opinion part II and pt III

Social Studies
No Homework

Math
No Homework

Science
No Homework

Exploratory
- French skit / song - due tomorrow

Friday, January 17, 2014

Friday, January 17, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
No homework

Math
- draw/model what 3/10 + 3/4 and 5/6 - 2/7 looks like (do not solve it using regular algorithms --- demonstrate what they mean in visual way)

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our first workshop next Tuesday, 1/21 --- come prepared to get help or give help on levels beyond A

Science
- finish the rest of Investigation 3B questions (pg. 99 in your binder) and the rest of Skill/Practice Sheet 3.3: Topographic Maps (pg. 102 in your binder)

Exploratory
- French skit / song - due Wed

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
- Ch.14 workbook reading notes

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 4-3 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book and complete homework assignment for Section 4-3

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our first workshop next Tuesday, 1/21 --- come prepared to get help or give help on levels beyond A

Science
- print Chapter 11 Section 1 (only last 2 pages, not the first page), and Chapter 11 Section 2 Guided Notes
- Weather Project due this Fri. 1/17 (if you're still not done editing, make sure you come in at Brunch or Lunch to do so!)
- finish creating your profile map according to the directions on pg. 99 of your Science Notebook --- some tips:
  • put the topographic map below your graph paper (you might want to put a small piece of tape in between the two sheets to hold them in place)
  • FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE on pg. 99 of your Science Notebook --- use a ruler to help you bring up the rightmost and leftmost edge of each contour line and mark them as dots on your graph paper
  • in the end, connect all the dots and you should see a mountain with two peaks
Exploratory
- French skit / song - due Wed

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
No homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Section 4-2 (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our first workshop next Tuesday, 1/21 --- come prepared to get help or give help on levels beyond A

Science
- print Chapter 3 Section 3, Chapter 11 Section 1 (only last 2 pages, not the first page), and Chapter 11 Section 2 Guided Notes
- Weather Project due this Fri. 1/17 (if you're still not done editing, make sure you come in at Brunch or Lunch to do so!)
- finish creating your profile map according to the directions on pg. 99 of your Science Notebook --- some tips:
  • put the topographic map below your graph paper (you might want to put a small piece of tape in between the two sheets to hold them in place)
  • FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE on pg. 99 of your Science Notebook --- use a ruler to help you bring up the rightmost and leftmost edge of each contour line and mark them as dots on your graph paper
  • in the end, connect all the dots and you should see a mountain with two peaks
Exploratory
- French oral quiz - tomorrow

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
- India Geography Commercial - due tomorrow

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 4-2 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book and complete homework assignment for Section 4-1

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our first workshop next Tuesday, 1/21 --- come prepared to get help or give help on levels beyond A

Science
- Weather Project due this Fri. 1/17 (if you're still not done editing, make sure you come in at Brunch or Lunch to do so!)

Exploratory
- Please go to room 1, Ms. Constant's cooking class, for exploratory!  

Monday, January 13, 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
- India Geography Commercial - due Wed

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 4-1 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book (no homework assignment necessary)  

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

- continue working on Challenge of the Month: Measuring Up --- we will have our first workshop next Tuesday, 1/21 --- come prepared to get help or give help on levels beyond A

Quiz #5 TOMORROW!!! (covers Sections 3-1 to 3-6)

Science
- Weather Project due this Fri. 1/17!

Exploratory
- French Feast - tomorrow! Please do not forget to bring it in a disposable container.  The food should already be heated when you come during first period. 

Friday, January 10, 2014

Friday, January 10, 2013

Language Arts  
No homework

Social Studies
No homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Quiz Review 3-1 to 3-6 (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

Quiz #5 next Tues. 1/14!!! (covers Sections 3-1 to 3-6)

Science
- read the tutorial for iMovie for iOS so you know how to use the app in class to edit (you should definitely be editing by Thursday)

Exploratory
- French research project postcard - presentations due Monday
- French Feast - on Tuesday!  Please do not forget to bring it in a disposable container.  The food should already be heated when you come during first period. 

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Thursday, January 9, 2013

Language Arts  
- Winter poem

Social Studies
No homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Complete homework assignment for Lesson 3-6 (no note-taking required)

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

Science
- double check your Science binder to make sure everything is stamped from pg. 71-96 (except guided notes and pages with no work required) If you're still missing stamps, make sure you come tomorrow before math starts to get pages stamped
- read the tutorial for iMovie for iOS so you know how to use the app in class to edit (you should definitely be editing by Thursday)

- Mid-Trimester Notebook Check TOMORROW!!!

Exploratory
- French research project postcard

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Wednesday, January 8, 2013

Language Arts  
- Gryphon - part III
Social Studies
No homework

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 3-6 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book (no homework assignment necessary)  

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

Science
- be prepared to have your Science binder stamped on Thursday from pg. 71-96 (pg. 85 can receive extra credit if colored very neatly)
- read the tutorial for iMovie for iOS so you know how to use the app in class to edit (you should definitely be editing by Thursday)

- Mid-Trimester Notebook Check this Friday, 1/10!!!

Exploratory
- French research project postcard

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Tuesday, January 7, 2013

Language Arts  
- Gryphon - part II
Social Studies
- India Ch.13 workbook reading notes

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 3-5 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book and complete homework assignment for Section 3-5

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

Science
- be prepared to have your Science binder stamped on Thursday up to page 96
- read the tutorial for iMovie for iOS so you know how to use the app in class to edit (you should definitely be editing by Thursday)

- Mid-Trimester Notebook Check this Friday, 1/10!!!

Exploratory
- French research project postcard

Monday, January 6, 2014

Monday, January 6, 2013

Language Arts  
- Gryphon - part I
Social Studies
- India geography challenge: https://sites.google.com/site/msyongsclass/social-studies/geography-challenge-india

Math
Recommended homework for tonight from the Number System Unit 2 Checklist:
- Take notes on Lesson 3-4 either based on the online video tutorials on the Holt website or based on the examples in the book and complete homework assignment for Section 3-4

See Team E Math webpage for Note-Taking Guidelines and Homework Answers.

Science
- read the tutorial for iMovie for iOS so you know how to use the app in class to edit (you should definitely be editing by Thursday)

Exploratory
- French research project postcard