Mrs. Brown-Curry

Daily Agenda (Wed. 8/31/11)

Science & AC Science (8/31)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Set up Essential Question (EQ) section in the journal.  Wrote and answered EQ "s 3-5 in that section.  The questions are written below for reference.

2. Turned in & received back graded HW (Per. 7 will receive it back tomorrow).

3. Finished & submitted Metric Measurement (Length) lab & observations.  (Per. 7) Used the class data to construct a circle graph. 

4. Continued making predictions & taking measurements for the How Do You Measure Up? lab sheet.  Filed in binder.

Homework

1. Read & highlight the key information on the line graph practice WS and use it to complete both sides of the sheet.

2. Finish answering essential questions 3-5 in your journal (if not done in class).  They are provided below.

Essential Questions (3-5)

    3. Why should we practice lab safety? 

        -State (3) lab rules.

    4a. Why is there a need for a standard system of measurement?

    4b. What is the metric unit for length/distance.  Hint: We've used it this week for our lab observations.      

    5. What (tools) do scientists use to help them organize data collected from their explorations/investigations.                       

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Read the Lsn. 2 vocab. story and discussed how select words from Lsn. 2 were used in the story.

2. Created a short story using at least 5 of the Lsn. 2 vocab. words (pairs).

Homework

Study for tomorrow's quiz on Lsn. 2 vocab.

Daily Agenda (Tue. 8/30/11)

Science & AC Science (8/30)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Finished Metric Measurement (Length) lab & observations. 

2. Compiled class data for Are You a Square? mini-lab and created a bar graph representing such data.

3. Began "Read a Bar Graph" practice WS.

Homework

Finish "Read a Bar Graph" practice WS.  Read and highlight key information and use it to answer the questions and make the bar graph.  Complete both sides.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

Completed Lsn. 2 "Explain Yourself" questions on notebook paper.  Began each response by restating the question.  Underlined the vocab. word in each sentence.

Homework

1. Finish Lsn. 2 "Explain Yourself" questions (if not done in class).

2. Continue to study the Lsn. 2 vocab. words to prepare for the quiz (to be given on Thur.). Use the vocab. handout for reference.

Daily Agenda (Mon. 8/29/11)

Science & AC Science (8/29)

(All Classes - Periods 1,2,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Continued Metric length measurement lab & observations.

2. Discussed online textbook and access.

Homework

Complete Let's Find Out! metric length practice WS.  If you don't have some of the items, then substitute something that is comparable and take its measurement.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. DEAR time.

2. Finished Lsn. 2 vocab. crossword puzzle (where applicable).

3. Received Lsn. 2 vocab. handout. Discussed vocab. words and meanings.

Homework

Study for the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz, which will be given on Thur.

Daily Agenda (Fri. 8/26/11)

Science & AC Science (8/26)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Turned in signed safety contracts (students who transferred in from another class).

2. Completed & reviewed Tables & Graphs practice WS. Submitted (Per. 1, 2, 6).  Filed in binder(Per. 7)

3. Began Metric Length measurement lab.

Homework

(Per. 7)

Finish the Science Guy/Gal Safety project.  Due Monday.  If you need to access a copy of the guidelines, please check one of the earlier entries for this week.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

Mac Lab - Day 4

• Finished & submitted Literacy Title page.

Homework

Looking Ahead: We will take a quiz on Lsn. 2 vocab. next Thur.  We were introduced to the vocab. earlier through the crossword puzzle.  We will complete several activities next week that will help you prepare for the quiz.

 

Social Studies (Former Period 2)

As I told you yesterday, it was an absolute pleasure to teach you.  I wish you the best.  Be sure to turn in your completed physical map to your new SS teacher.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Daily Agenda (Thur. 8/25/11)

Science & AC Science (8/25)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,6, & 7)

Class Work

(Per. 1 & 6)

1. Completed & reviewed SpongeBob Safety WS (per. 1 only).

2. Received graded Safety Review WS & reviewed answers.

3. Received access information to online textbook (Per. 6 only).  Per. 1 & 7 will receive this information tomorrow.

(Per. 6 & 7)

4. Read & highlighted key information on a handout about Making Tables & Graphs.  Recorded data in a table and used that data to make a bar graph. (Per. 1 will do this tomorrow).

Homework

(Per. 7)

Continue working on the Science Guy/Gal Lab Safety project.  If you need to access the guidelines, please refer to one of the previous blog entries for this week.  Due Mon. 8/29.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

Mac Lab-Day 3

• Continued Word exploration & designing Literacy Title page

No homework.

 

Social Studies (Period 2)

Class Work

1. Completed geography vocab. crossword puzzle & reviewed answers to review for the quiz.

2. Took geography vocab. quiz.

3. Began labeling the physical map for Europe by using the list of features and directions provided during class. 

Homework

Finish labeling the physical map of Europe.  Remember that you will need to use an atlas to do so.  Below, I have provided a link for reference. This is just a resource. Be sure to ask your parent for permission to use it.

http://geology.com/world/europe-physical-map.shtml

Don't worry if you can't find all of the features.  You may come in tomorrow during homeroom and borrow an atlas if necessary.

Daily Agenda (Wed. 8/24/11)

Science & AC Science (8/23)

(All Classes - Periods 1,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Turned in signed safety contracts & HW.

2. Received textbook. Completed & submitted a textbook contract.

3. Began working on the Textbook Scavenger Hunt.

Homework

(All Classes)

Finish Textbook Scavenger Hunt (if not already done in class).

(Per. 7)

2. Continue working on your Sci. Guy/Gal project.  Click below to access a copy of the guidelines. Due Mon. 8/29.

Download Guidelines for Science Guy 2011-2012

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Finished Lsn. 2 (Rev It Up) vocab. crossword puzzle & submitted.

2. Mac Lab - Day 2

• Continued exploration of Microsoft Word on a Mac computer
• Reviewed basic components of a Mac computer & trouble-shooting tactics

No homework.

 

Social Studies (Period 2)

Class Work

1. Worked on geography vocabulary picture card (on folded construction paper).

2. Reviewed vocabulary to prepare for the quiz.

Homework

1. Finish the geography vocab. picture card.  Remember to write the geography vocab. word & definition, and draw an illustration that represents the meaning of the word. Due tomorrow.

2. Use the vocabulary handout and your completed picture card to review for the quiz, which was moved to tomorrow, since we have a good grasp of the vocab. words.



Daily Agenda (Tue. 8/23/11)

Science & AC Science (8/23)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Completed Rocks & Minerals pre-test (Per. 1 & absentees).

2. Discussed Lab Safety.  Received a Safety contract (pg. 2a of science section) and Safety symbols handout (pg. 2b).

3. Completed SpongeBob Safety WS, reviewed, and filed in binder (pg. 2c).

(Per. 7 only)

4. Discussed Science Guy/Gal project.  Click on the link below to access a copy of the guidelines (which were distributed during class).

Homework

(All Classes)

 1. Get Lab Safety contract signed.

(Per. 1 & 6)

2. Complete the lab safety review WS.

(Per. 7)

Begin working on your Sci. Guy/Gal project.  Click below to access a copy of the guidelines. Due Mon. 8/29.

Download Guidelines for Science Guy 2011-2012

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Finished Lsn. 2 (Rev It Up) vocab. crossword puzzle & submitted.

2. Mac Lab - Day 1 

• Received handouts on Internet Safety, Technology Standards, & Apple Keyboard Commands
• Discussed internet safety
• Began exploration of Microsoft Word on a Mac computer

No homework.

 

Social Studies (Period 2)

Class Work

1. Turned in 5 Themes of Geog. graphic organizer.

2. Began geography vocabulary picture card (on folded construction paper).

Homework

Write the geography vocab. word & definition, and draw an illustration that represents the meaning of the word. Due Thur. 8/25.

 

General Announcement

It was an absolute pleasure meeting with you this evening during Open House!

Remember to check your child's agenda for proper completion per subject area, cross-reference the info with each teacher's blog, and sign it daily (until further notice).

 

Daily Agenda (Mon. 8/22/11)

Science & AC Science (8/22)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Took Rocks & Minerals pre-test (Per. 1 will do this tomorrow).

2. Finished Learning Styles Inventory (LSI) and transferred key information to an index card.  Submitted.

3. Labeled journals (where applicable).

Homework

No homework.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. DEAR time.

2. Begin DEAR response.  The topic (journal prompt) and general criteria are provided below.

Homework

Finish the DEAR response in your Literacy journal.  The journal prompt is as follows:

• Describe what happened in your book.
• Remember to include the standard information at the top of the page

                    -Title of the book

                    -Name of the author

                    -Number of pages read

                    -Date the entry in the margin on the left side of the page

                    -Include the topic (journal prompt).

 

Social Studies (Period 2)

Class Work

1. Discussed agenda policies.

2. Finished & discussed 5 Themes of Geography (5 ToG) video & cloze notes.  Filed in binder.

3. Used the 5 ToG notes to begin the 5 ToG graphic organizer.  The directions are as follows:

• Write the name of each theme in the designated box and underline it.
• Write the question for each theme below the name inside the box.
• Draw pictures that represent each theme and color them.
• Remember that some of the themes have several types.  Ex. Location has 2 types (relative & absolute).  Draw at least one picture for each type per theme.
• Your work should be neat & creative.

Homework

Finish the 5 Themes of Geography graphic organizer as described above. Due tomorrow.

 

General Announcement

1. Get your agenda signed each day by a parent.  The Literacy teacher will check it throughout the week.

2. If you have not completed a student information sheet for your child, please click on the link below to do so.  Be sure to enter the homeroom teacher's name. Thank you.

 https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZ4cVFsS2ZEM2JoMkpHWHJDdTQweXc6MA

3. Sixth Grade Open House is an opportunity for parents to meet the sixth grade faculty/staff and receive an overview of the sixth grade schedule & curriculum.  It will be hosted tomorrow evening, beginning @ 6:30 p.m.  I look forward to seeing you then.

Daily Agenda (Fri. 8/19/11)

Science & AC Science (8 /19 )

 (All Classes - Periods 1,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Turned in T-shirt design & signed syllabus.

2. Completed Learning Styles Inventory & began analyzing the results.  Submitted.

3.  Discussed agenda policies (Per. 1 only).

Homework

(All Classes)

1. No homework.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Discussed agenda policies.

2. DEAR time & agenda check.

No homework.

 

Social Studies (Period 2)

Class Work

1. Discussed agenda policies.

2. Shared 5 Strands of Social Studies & regions posters.

3. Began 5 Themes of Geography (ToG) video & cloze notes.

Homework

No homework.

 

General Announcement

1. We're off to a great start!  Thanks for the hard work and great attitudes this week. :)

2. Get your agenda signed each day by a parent.  The Literacy teacher will check it daily.

3. If you have not completed a student information sheet for your child, please click on the link below to do so.  Be sure to enter the homeroom teacher's name. Thank you.

 https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZ4cVFsS2ZEM2JoMkpHWHJDdTQweXc6MA

Daily Agenda (Thur. 8/18/11)

Science & AC Science (8/18)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Received & discussed syllabus.

2. Worked on T-shirt design.

3. Began Learning Styles Inventory-LSI (Per. 1 & 6). Per. 7 will do this tomorrow.

(Per. 7 only)

4. Finished PACE engaged learning (schoolwide) lesson.  Students completed heart-shaped mind maps centered on:

• P (erseverance)

• A (ttitude)

• C (reativity)

• E (ngagement)

& exit slips describing how they can exhibit engagement in learning.

Homework

(All Classes)

 1. Finish the All About Me t-shirt design.  Due Fri. 8/19.  The directions are as follows:

• Use your Song of Myself handout to identify a minimum of 5 things about yourself.  Use a sign or symbol to represent each.  Use as few words as possible for this part of the t-shirt.  Be sure to maximize the space and color your design.  You may add more information and include slogans that are important to you (if you so desire).

2. Get your syllabus signed by a parent.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Finished & discussed What is Literacy? brainstorming activity.

2. Received & discussed the syllabus.

3. Discussed the 6th grade Behavior Management plan.

Homework 

1. Get your syllabus signed.

2. Get your agenda signed.

 

Social Studies (Period 2)

Class Work

Finished the 5 Strands of Social Studies brainstorming activity (groups).

Homework

No homework.

 

General Announcement (Parents please read this section.)

1. Get your agenda signed each day by a parent.  The Literacy teacher will check it daily.

2. If you have not completed a student information sheet for your child, please click on the link below to do so.  Be sure to enter the homeroom teacher's name. Thank you.

 https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZ4cVFsS2ZEM2JoMkpHWHJDdTQweXc6MA