Science 4/30

What We Did Today

Over the past two days we have been working on: finishing the vocabulary for weathering and erosion, taking 2 column notes on Soil Formation (pg. 49-55) answering questions #1-5, taking 2 column notes on Soil Conservation (pg. 57-60) answering questions #1-4.  All are due at the beginning of the period tomorrow.  Test corrections were due today for the Rock Cycle Unit test.

Homework

Finish vocab, notes and section review questions from above.

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we finished going over the information for the summative assessment tomorrow. 

Homework: Students need to make sure they have all the work completed so it can be used on the summative assessment tomorrow.

The information for the summative assessment tomorrow includes details about the governments of Athens, Roman Republic, and Roman Empire.

Size comparisons, who had the power, how the government was structured, and who did not have power.

 

Austin-Math 7

Homework starts on page 38, #1,6,30,31,34,35.  Vocabulary is due tomorrow!!

 

Canvasser

RR Math: Teal group finish workbook pages. Red and Teal work on your homework packet.

RR ELA: Read daily. Logs due Monday.

Mercer-Humanities/History

First I apologize for not updating the blog yesterday, I was out sick.

What we did today: Today we went over the students responses from Tuesday and Wednesdays assignments.

Homework: Students need to make sure that all assignments from last week and this week are completed.  These assignments can be used on the next summative assessment, which is Friday.

The information includes details about the governments of Athens, Roman Republic, and Roman Empire.

Size comparisons, who had the power, how the government was structured, and who did not have power.

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-On Demand narrative writing. (Post assessment)

Homework:

-Finish diamante poem (type) Due tomorrow.

-Read. Next AR quiz is May 12th. (You should have taken 2 quizzes so far this card marking.)

 

Canvasser

RR Math: Work on homework packets, not due this week though. Red group finish any pages we worked on in class that are not finished.

RR ELA: Read daily. Logs due Monday.

Science 4/28

What We Did Today

Hello!  I apologize for this being my first post in quite a few days.  I left sick on Friday and was ill again yesterday so was not able to post.

Friday 4/24 students learned about Chemical and Mechanical Weathering.

Monday 4/27 students watched a Bill Nye video on Erosion and continued to work on vocabulary for this unit

Tuesday 4/28 periods 1,2,5 and 6 were doing the M-STEP, I was very impressed with their persistence and dedication to trying their best on the two science sections.  Periods 3 and 4 reviewed Chemical and Mechanical Weathering as well as worked on vocabulary and new work on Soil.

Homework

Turn in any missing work.  Enjoy the beautiful weather :)

 

Canvasser

RR Math: Homework packets were passed out today. Red group finish any workbook pages started today. Test grades are posted.

RR English: Read daily. Log due Monday (5 days).

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt

-Grammar: Gerunds

-Poetry: Introduced Diamante Poems

Homework:

-Read

-Make a list of opposites to prepare for tomorrow's poem.

Austin-Math 7

Homework starts on page 19, #11 - 14.  Vocab is due Friday.

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we went over the student responses to the Roman Republic first hand description sheet.  Students then worked on completing the handout about the Deeds of the Divine Augustus.

Homework: Finish the Deeds of Divine Augustus handout if it was not finished in class.

 

Canvasser

RR ELA: Logs due today. If you did not turn your log in, please make sure to turn it in tomorrow. New logs were passed out and are due Monday. Read daily.

RR Math: Test today. If you forgot to turn in your homework packets that were due today, please make sure I get that tomorrow.

E2020 student- 20 minutes.

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today students worked in small groups and read some primary sources describing the Roman Republic.  They then had to put select passages into their own words and answer some questions.

Homework: Students who did not finish or students who went on the Chicago field trip need to complete the assignment for tomorrow.

 

Canvasser

RR Math: Test Monday. Please study your notes and math problems in your book. Remember the strategies I taught you for how to study math. Math packets are also due on Monday.

RR English: Read- 5 days. Signed logs are due Monday.

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we continued the lesson on power and authority in the Mediterranean world.

Homework: The only homework is for the students who are absent tomorrow.  They are to complete the Intro to Ancient Rome...Republic to Empire worksheets.

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt

-Turned in haiku poems, returned grammar quizzes from last Friday.

-Grammar: Reviewed for tomorrow's prepositional phrase quiz. (Played Kahoot.it game.)

Homework

-Review for the grammar quiz tomorrow!

-Read

 

Canvasser

RR ELA: Read daily. Logs due Monday.

RR Math: Test Monday and homework packet due Monday.

Austin-Math 7

The homework starts on page 18, #6, 8, 9, 25, 26.

 

Science 4/23

What We Did Today

For those of you out today and for those of you checking to see what we are doing ahead of time.  Today we read the weathering section in the book Changing Earth's Surface (pg. 40-45 and answered the section review questions #1-5 all answered in complete sentences, they are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.)  We then worked on missing work, made test corrections on the Rock Cycle Test for half points back of those missed on a separate piece of paper and worked on completing our 20 Weathering and Erosion vocabulary terms that are due by the beginning of class tomorrow.

Homework

By tomorrow you should have 20 vocabulary words from Weathering and Erosion unit.  If you did not finish the section review #1-5 on pg. 45 that is also due at the beginning of the period.  Any missing work is due by Friday so please check Skyward or you will be assigned Saturday school.

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we started lesson three about power and authority within the governments of Athens and Rome.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

Science 4/22

What We Did Today

Happy EARTH day!  Today in class we watched the Bill Nye Erosion video to launch our unit on Weathering and Erosion.  We also passed back all graded work to put into our binder.  Then check our Michigan Map with rocks and minerals.

Homework

By Friday you should have 20 vocabulary words from Weathering and Erosion unit.  Any missing work is due by Friday so please check Skyward or you will be assigned Saturday school.

 

Canvasser

RR ELA: Read daily. Signed logs due Monday.

RR Math: Finish any workbook pages assigned today and work on your homework packet due 4/27.

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today groups finished their presentations and then students collaborated with their groups to find common features amongst the different empires.  We concluded by identifying the main ingredients that make up an empire.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt: Identify and write all of the prepositional phrases in famous quotes.

-Grammar: Prepositional Phrases- Correct last night's homework practice and continue with the last 2 pages in the packet.

-Poetry: Personification. Wrote a haiku poem using personification and imagery with a partner.

Homework: Create a haiku, including personification and imagery, about nature and underline it. With this you need to write one paragraph explaining why personification was used and what images were created with the use of the poem.  Type!

Science 4/21

What We Did Today

In science today we worked on where Michigan Rocks and Minerals are found in partners.  We created a map to display this and will discuss further tomorrow the exact location of Rocks and Minerals that we have here.

Homework

Michigan Map with all minerals and rocks should be ready to go at the beginning of class on 4/22

 

Canvasser

RR ELA: Logs are due Monday- read daily.

Math: Finish workbook pages from today and work on your packet due 4/27.

Science 4/20

What We Did Today

Today's class consisted of our Rock Cycle Exam.  Students then worked on vocabulary on Weathering and Erosion.

Homework

No homework tonight

 

PE Essay 4/20/15

Physical Education

Homework

Essay

The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and melanoma.  This is only one of many great causes.  Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper about an event (other than our March Miracles) that you or someone you know has participated in to help raise funds. Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and what the money raised is used for.

Criteria

§  Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.

§  Double check your spelling.

§  A typed paper is preferred.

This homework is due on Wed. April 22.

You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today student groups started to present their empires to the rest of the class.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

Canvasser

RR English: Read daily. Logs were due today. If you forgot, please get it in tomorrow. New logs are due Monday 4/27.

RR Math: Finish any workbook pages from today and work on your math packet due 4/27.

Science 4/17

What We Did Today

Today in class we did a review question study session and completed our hard copy individual study guide.  Look for copies of the answer sheet to the study guide in the science files.

Homework

Study for test on the rock cycle on Monday.

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today students continued to work in their groups gathering information for their group presentation on Monday.

Homework: No homework this weekend unless there are some final arrangements for the presentation on Monday.

 

Austin-Math 7

Homework starts on page 16. #1, 15 - 18.

 

PE Essay 4/17/15

Physical Education

Homework

Essay

The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and melanoma.  This is only one of many great causes.  Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper about an event (other than our March Miracles) that you or someone you know has participated in to help raise funds. Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and what the money raised is used for.

Criteria

§  Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.

§  Double check your spelling.

§  A typed paper is preferred.

This homework is due on Wed. April 22.

You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.

Canvasser

RR Math: Homework packet due 4/27. Work on any workbook pages not finished in class today.

RR English: Read daily. Logs are due Monday!

Science 4/15 & 4/16

What We Did Today

4/15

In class today we looked at Metamorphic rock samples and looked over the following website. (http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types.html)

4/16

Today in class we sorted rocks based on if they were Sedimentary, Igneous or Metamorphic this was done as a group and we were able to use any rock notes we have.  This sort counted as an assessment (lab) grade.  When done students came up with 3-4 questions and answers for our review session tomorrow.

Homework

For tonight make sure you have written out at least 3-4 questions and answers as a group to present tomorrow. 

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt: Some people say, "That's the greatest thing since sliced bread!" What do you think the greatest thing is?

-Grammar: Compound Subjects and Verbs Quiz tomorrow!

-Poetry Unit: Students had time in class to make changes to their metaphor poems. Due tomorrow! (Typed)

Homework:

-Type your family metaphor poem.

-Review for your grammar quiz.

-Read

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today students were put into groups and assigned an empire.  They are dividing up the research (done in class) and will be presenting the information about their empire to the class starting Monday.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

Canvasser

RR Math: Quiz corrections due tomorrow. I will not grade them after tomorrow. Finish any workbook pages assigned to you today. Math packets were passed out but not due until 4/27/15.

RR English: Read daily. Log due Monday.

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt: Free write, without using three letter words.

-Grammar: Helping verbs

-Poetry Unit: Writer's Workshop 1: Similes and Metaphors

-Introduced metaphor poem homework assignment--Due Friday (Typed)

Homework:

-Begin drafting a metaphor poem about your family. Assignment is posted in the ELA folder.

-Read

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we finished the slide show for lesson one.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

PE Essay 4/15/15

Physical Education

Homework

Essay

The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and melanoma.  This is only one of many great causes.  Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper about an event (other than our March Miracles) that you or someone you know has participated in to help raise funds. Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and what the money raised is used for.

Criteria

§  Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.

§  Double check your spelling.

§  A typed paper is preferred.

This homework is due on Wed. April 22.

You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.

Canvasser

RR English: Read daily. Logs due Monday.

RR Math: Homework will be passed out today or tomorrow. Not due this week, but can start it. Test corrections due by Friday. I will not take these late. Finish workbook pages assigned today.

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we continued with the slide show that was started yesterday about the development of major empires.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

Science 4/14

What We Did Today

Today in class we turned in the Igneous Rock lab. (If you were absent yesterday please see me at lunch on 4/16 to make up this lab.)  We also completed a powerpoint on Igneous Rocks and completed and Igneous Rock map.

Homework

No homework have a nice evening. Enjoy the sun!

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt: What does "clothes make the person" mean to you?

-Grammar: Simple subjects and predicates & verbs

-Poetry Unit: Similes. Worked on two worksheets for similes.

 

Homework:

-Read your book of choice.

-Complete simile worksheets.

Canvasser

RR Math: Missing homework needs to get turned in tomorrow.

RR English: Read daily. Logs are due Monday.

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we started the next unit called From Early Civilizations to Empires.  We reviewed a little bit and started filling out the Arguement Formation Note Tracker.

Homework: The World Zone Assessment is due tomorrow.

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Journal Prompt: What was something you enjoyed the most about your spring break?

-Passed back Fair Trade projects.

-Grammar: Conjunctions and Interjections

-Introduced Poetry Unit

Homework:

-Read- AR Quiz tomorrow

 

Science 4/13

What We Did Today

Today in class we completed the Igneous Rock Lab where we looked at 5 Igneous Rock samples.  We used the hand lens, loupe and ruler to determine characteristics of the 5 samples.  We completed the 21.1 Student sheet- Observing the properties of Igneous Rocks.  After we did a reflection on the back of the student sheet.  We reflected using the following questions in complete sentences:

A. What are similar properties you noticed?

B. Describe a rock that does not share characteristics.

C. What are different ways to group rocks? Why?

D. Select a rock. Give it a name. Why did you name it that?

Homework

Periods 3-6 if you did not already turn in your Igneous Rock Lab sheet completed it is due at the BEGINNING of class tomorrow

 

Monday Canvasser

RR English:  Logs are due Monday.  Read daily. 

RR Math:  Homework was due today.  If not, bring it tomorrow.  Test tomorrow- please study tonight.  Study workbook pages, homework if checked by me and notes.

Anne Canvasser

Special Education Teacher 

acanvasser@berkleyschools.org

Berkley School District

Norup International School (K-8)

14450 Manhattan St., Oak Park, MI 48237

248-837-8300  (Office)

 

Science Week of 4/13

This week we will continue to explore how the surface of the Earth undergoes gradual and rapid changes. We should understand how rocks and fossils are used to understand the age and geological history of the Earth (with timelines and relative dating, rock layers). We will be conducting a lab on Igenous rock samples. Look at how Igenous rocks form, quickly look over Metamorphis Rock samples, do a Chalk Talk of all 3 types of rocks and conclude the week with a review for a Rock Cycle test on Monday 4/20. Your exceptional behavior in the lab is a must and you will need to keep at pace with the material that we are covering. If you need any assistance please see us either before or after school.

Austin-Math 7

Students were given the entire class period to start a test review today.  It is very long.  I want them to be done with 1 - 9 by Monday.  Almost all students finished this in class.  This is optional to finish over the break.  We will have a test on Wednesday, April 14th.

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

Have a great spring break!!!

Reminder that the directions and rubric for the next summative assessment can be found in the social studies link on the right side of the screen.

It is due the Tuesday after break, the 14th.

 

Science 4/2

What We Did Today

Today's class allowed us to reflect back on the lab that we completed yesterday on Testing Minerals.  We wrote conclusions/critiques and they were evaluated in class.  We debriefed the lab as a class.  After we looked at Igneous Rocks in a powerpoint and took notes which will help us for an activity after break.

We welcomed this week Mrs. Miles to step in for Mrs. Mohr while she is out on maternity leave.  Please direct any questions to Mrs. Miles regarding student performance and assignments for 2nd period Science using the following email address: kgietzen@berkleyschools.org

Homework

Over break we hope you have a wonderful vacation and DO SCIENCE!

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Took the AR quiz on Iqbal.

-Took a practice comprehension performance task online.

Homework:

Finish reading your novel. The next AR quiz is the Tuesday we return from break. (April 14th)

 

Canvasser

RR ELA:  Read daily over vacation.  Some students have a log due Monday when we return if they have not been turning them in.

 

RR Math:  Study for your test on Tuesday when we return.  Your homework packet is due on Monday when we return.

 

Enjoy your time off!

Mercer-Humanities/History

Important date:  The next summative assessment is due the Tuesday after spring break, April 14th.

 

Language Arts- Jaros

What we did today:

-Presented (and turned in) our fair trade posters.

Homework:

-Read your novel. Next AR quiz is April 14th.

Science 4/1

What We Did Today

Today in class we began our discussion and exploration on Minerals.  We started the class asking questions about testing minerals to identify what they are.  We will continue to explore minerals and rocks and hope by the end of the unit to be able to answer each students question.  After composing questions we tested the minerals using the following mineral tests; color, luster, streak, cleavage/fracture, hardness, and crystal shape.  We will continue to discuss this lab in class tomorrow.

Homework

If you are interested in earning extra credit for Quarter 4 please turn in the response to the following questions tomorrow in the Extra Credit folder on the front ledge of our room.

1. What was Lahars?

2. What happened there?  Why did this happen?

 

Mercer-Humanities/History

What we did today: Today we went over the conflict and cooperation assessments students took last week.  We then watched a video about the end of the Bronze Age.

Homework: No homework tonight.

 

Canvasser

RR ELA:  Read daily.  Some students were given a make up reading log over vacation due Monday when we return.

 

RR Math:  Homework packet due Monday when we return from vacation.  Test on Tuesday 4/14.  Study over vacation!