Mrs. Brown-Curry

Daily Agenda (Mon. 10/31/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/31)

1. Introduced to Lsn. 11 vocab.  Received vocabulary handout.

2. DEAR Time.

Homework

No homework.  There is no DEAR Response this week.

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 4, 5, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Finished discussion about Weathering and completed the Weathering lab.

(Per. 4, 6, & 7)

2. Completed Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) Dir. Rdng. WS.

3. Brief review of the Scientific Method and associated vocabulary.

(Per. 5 only)

4. Received back project ideas with teacher commentary.

Homework

1. Study for the Scientific Method quiz, which will be given tomorrow.  Use the pink Scientific Method WS and the DVD notes for reference.

(Per. 5 only)

2. You also need to study for the Science Fair Project Spelling Test, which will also be given tomorrow.

3. Complete the I Propose... sheet regarding your project idea.  Due Wed.

Daily Agenda (Fri. 10/28/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/28)

Finished final draft of Lsn. 2 vocab. stories and volunteers shared with the class.

Homework

No homework.

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 4, 5, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Discussed Weathering.

(Per. 5)

2. Turned in Science Fair project ideas.

Homework

1. Study for the Scientific Method quiz, which will be given on Tue. (11/1).  Use the Scientific Method DVD notes and the Scientific Method WS for reference.  You need to know the steps (and correct order) and the vocab. associated with the process.

(Per. 5)

2. Study the Science Fair project spelling list.  We will also take a Spelling Test on Tue. (11/1).

 

General Information

Parents: It was a pleasure meeting with you during the conference.  Thanks for the continued support, I truly appreciate it.  Have a wonderful weekend. :)

Daily Agenda (Thur. 10/27/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/27)

1. Finished rough draft of Lsn. 2 vocab. stories (pairs) & some volunteers shared today.

2. Took Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz.

Homework

No homework.

 

Science (Periods 4 & 6)

Class Work

1. Took Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) Vocab. quiz.

2. Finished & submitted Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) posters (pairs).

(Per. 4)

3. Conducted Weathering lab.  Looked for evidence of different types of weathering and recorded on notebook paper.

Homework

No homework.

 

General Information

All classes will meet tomorrow.  Be sure to look at the blog entry that pertains to your class to find out what was done in class and assigned for HW.

Daily Agenda (Wed. 10/26/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/26)

1. Turned in Lsn. 2 vocab. "Explain Yourself" questions (if not done yesterday).

2. Worked on Lsn. 2 vocabulary short story (pairs).

Homework

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

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 5 & 7)

Class Work

1. Took the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocab. quiz.

(Per. 5)

2. Discussed nature of Science Fair projects and read the Science Fair comic books to get a thorough understanding of the elements of a great Science Fair project.

3. Received information packets regarding the Science Fair project.

(Per. 7)

4. Finished Weathering posters.

Homework

(Per. 5 only)

Find (5) ideas that you'd like to do for your Science Fair project.  You may select ideas from the handout provided or from other resources.  Write them on notebook paper.  Due Fri. 10/28.

 

General Information

The Book Fair is being held in the Media Center all week.  Be sure to stop by and get a book or two.

Daily Agenda (Tue. 10/25/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/25)

1. Turned in DEAR Response.

2. Worked on Lsn. 2 vocab. "Explain Yourself" questions.

Homework

1. Study for the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz, which will be given on Thur. (10/27).

2. Finish the Lsn. 2 vocab. "Explain Yourself" questions (on notebook paper).  Be sure to restate the question, provide a complete response, and underline the vocab. term.  Due tomorrow.

 

Science (Periods 4 & 6)

Class Work

1. Reviewed answers to the Scientific Method WS about the mice experiment.

2. Received back graded Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) key-term fold.

3. Reviewed Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocabulary.

4. Began Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) poster (pairs).

Homework

Study for the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocab. quiz, which will be given on Wed. (10/26) for Periods 5 & 7 and Thur. (10/27) for Periods 4 & 6.

Note:   If you did not receive your graded key-term fold today, be sure to pick it up from me tomorrow morning during homeroom.

 

General Information

The Book Fair is being held in the Media Center all week.  Be sure to stop by and get a book or two.

Daily Agenda (Mon. 10/24/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/24)

1. Finished graphing the 1st nine weeks' grades on the Goal Setting sheet & submitted.

2. DEAR time.

3. Began DEAR Response on notebook paper.

Homework

1. Study for the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz, which will be given on Thur. (10/27).

2. Complete the following DEAR Response on notebook paper:

• Describe a character from your book whom you would befriend.  Explain why the character would be a good friend to you.  Find a quote from your book that supports your response.  Write the quote and provide the page on which it is located in your book.  Due next class session (Tue. 10/25).

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 5 & 7)

Class Work

1. Reviewed answers to the Scientific Method WS about the mice experiment.

2. Received back graded Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) key-term fold.

3. Reviewed Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocabulary.

(Per. 5 only)

4. Finished Scientific Method group poster & shared.

(Per. 7 only)

4. Began Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) poster (pairs).

Homework

Study for the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocab. quiz, which will be given on Wed. (10/26) for Periods 5 & 7 and Thur. (10/27) for Periods 4 & 6.

Note: Periods 4 & 6 will receive the graded key-term fold tomorrow, since we did not meet today.

 

General Information

The Book Fair is being held in the Media Center all week.  Be sure to stop by and get a book or two.

Daily Agenda (Fri. 10/21/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/21)

1. Continued Goal Setting lesson.  Completed the Goal Setting sheet by recording & analyzing CRCT scores, Lexile score, and 1st nine weeks' grades to identify goals for the next nine week period.

2. Began graphing the 1st nine weeks' grades.

Homework

Study for the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz, which will be given on Thur. (10/27).

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 4, 5, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Turned in Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) key-term fold.

2. Finished/submitted Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) notes.

(Per. 5 only)

3. Finished Scientific Method group poster.

Homework

Study for the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocab. quiz, which will be given on Tue. (10/25).

Daily Agenda (Thur. 10/20/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/20)

Continued discussion about the importance of goal setting.  Read and discussed the story about Ben Carson and discussed Mabry's goals and each stakeholder's responsibility in working towards and hopefully achieving such goals.

Homework

Study for the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz, which will be given next Thur. (10/27).  Use the crossword puzzle and vocab. handout for reference.

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 4, 5, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Completed and reviewed a Scientific Method practice WS.

2. Worked on Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) notes.

Homework

1. Finish Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) key-term fold.  Due tomorrow.  See yesterday's blog entry for details.

2. Study for the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) vocab. quiz, which will be given on Tue. (10/25).  Use the key-term fold and notes for reference.

3. Continue working on your notes. You should complete as much as possible because you will only have about 10 min. during tomorrow's class period to work on it. Note: You must complete the Quick Lab and observations at home. 

Daily Agenda (Wed. 10/19/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/19)

1. Discussed & recorded Class Rules and standard journal entry information on paper.  Filed in Literacy Folder.

2. Discussed the purpose of Goal Setting and brainstormed different types of goals.

3. Began reading an article entitled School-Moving Up, which focuses on setting and achieving goals.

4. Received Lsn. 2 vocab. handout (for reference) and graded Lsn. 2 vocab. crossword puzzles.

Homework

Begin studying for the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz, which will be given next Thur., (10/27).

 

 Science & AC Science (Periods 4, 5, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Finished and reviewed answers to the Scientific Method DVD notes. Submitted.

2. Began working on the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) key-term fold.  Students received the directions and template for this assignment. 

Homework

Work on the Lsn. 10-1 (Weathering) key-term fold.  Due Fri. (10/21). You may click below to access a copy of the directions (if necessary).

Download Lesson 10-1 (Weathering) Key-Term Fold Guidelines 1112

Daily Agenda (Tue. 10/18/11)

Science Literacy

Class Work  (10/18)

1. Turned in DEAR Response.

2. Turned in Science Literacy (signed) syllabus.

3. Introduced to Lsn. 2 vocab. words.  Completed a crossword puzzle using context clues and hints about each word and a dictionary. Reviewed answers and submitted.

Homework

Looking Ahead: We will take the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz next Thur.(10/27).

 

Science & AC Science (Periods 4, 5, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Completed a brainstorming discussion about the following topic: What processes do scientists use (engage in) to help them solve world problems?  Used the think-pair-share method to answer this question on paper.  Filed in the binder as pg. 7a of the permanent reference section behind the Science tab.

2. Began viewing the Scientific Method DVD and completing the cloze notes.

Homework

No homework.