Mrs. Brown-Curry

Daily Agenda (Fri. 1/27/12 - Mon. 1/30/12)

Science & AC Science (1/27 & 1/30)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

(Mon. 1/30)

1. Finished/took Lsn. 7-3 (Plate Tectonics) Quiz (where applicable.

2. Read, completed, & submitted Lsn. 7-4 (Deforming Earth's Crust) discussion questions.

3. Began Lsn. 7-4 discussion.

 

(Fri. 1/27)

(Periods 1,2, & 6)

1. Worked in pairs to label the diagrams of the subduction zone and seafloor spreading.  Reviewed & submitted.

2. Took the Lsn. 7-3 (Plate Tectonics) quiz.

(Period 7)

1. Took the Lsn. 7-3 (Plate Tectonics) quiz.

2. Began reading Lsn. 7-4 (Deforming the Earth's Crust) and completing the discussion questions.

Homework

No homework either day.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

(Mon. 1/30)

1. DEAR time.

2. Worked in pairs to create a story using the Lsn. 11 vocabulary words correctly.

(Fri. 1/27)

Took the Health Survey in the computer lab. 

Homework

Both days:

Looking Ahead: We will take the Lns. 11 vocab. quiz on Thur. (2/2).  Use your Lsn. 11 vocab. handout for reference.  You will receive your graded vocab. picture flashcards tomorrow.

Daily Agenda (Thur. 1/26/12)

Science & AC Science (1/26)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Completed & reviewed answers to the Graham Cracker Slam lab.  Submitted.

2. Finished discussion & notes for Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics), where applicable.

3. Labeled visual diagrams of the subduction zone and seafloor spreading.

4. Reviewed key points about plate tectonics.

Homework

Use the text, directed reading, and notes to prepare for tomorrow's quiz on Lsn. 7-3 (Plate Tectonics).

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Turned in Lsn. 11 vocab. picture flashcards.

2. Finished Lsn. 21-1 (Our Solar System) notes (outline format). Submitted if done.

2. Began discussion of Lsn. 4, Second Step (Disagreeing Respectfully).

Homework

1. Finish Lsn. 21-1 (Our Solar System) outline notes (if not done in class). 

2. Looking Ahead: The Lsn. 11 vocab. quiz will be given next Thur. (2/2).

Daily Agenda (Wed. 1/25/12)

Science & AC Science (1/25)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

 1. Reviewed Convection Currents in the Mantle WS & submitted.

2. Performed the "Graham Cracker Slam" lab & made observations about plate tectonic motion.  Answered questions 4-7, 9, 11, & 12 in class.  Drew illustrations of each type of plate boundary as simulated by the crackers & frosting.

(Periods 1, 2, & 6)

3. Finished discussion of Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) and notes.  Submitted.

(Period 7)

3. Turned in Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) notes.

Homework

 1. Finish the remaining questions of the lab.  Note: Questions 4-16 should be completed.  We will do #17 in class tomorrow.

2. Use all relevant materials for Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics & Convection Currents) to prepare for Friday's quiz.  The work that was turned in today will be returned tomorrow.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Completed & submitted the Lsn. 11 vocab. "Explain Yourself" questions.

2. Began Lsn. 21-1 (Our Solar System) notes in outline format (notebook paper).

Homework

Finish the Lsn. 11 vocab. picture flashcards.  See yesterday's blog entry for details surrounding this assignment.  Due tomorrow.

 

General Information

The 6th Grade Honor Roll Breakfast will be held tomorrow @ 9:30 a.m. in the Mabry Cafe.

Daily Agenda (Tue. 1/24/12)

Science & AC Science (1/24)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Reviewed & submitted HW.  Most classes received work back today. 

2. Finished & submitted video notes (Frayer Model format) on Prehistoric Earth (Fossils).

3. Began Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) discussion & (modified) Cornell notes.  (Periods 1, 2, & 6) submitted the unfinished notes at the end of class today.  We will finish them tomorrow.

(Period 7)

4. Read, highlighted, & answered discussion questions for the (Convection Currents in the Mantle) WS.

Homework

(All Classes)

1. Use the Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) notes, dir. rdng WS, and other relevant materials to prepare for the quiz, which will be given on Fri. (1/27).  It was moved to Fri. in lieu of the honor roll breakfast, which will be held on Thur. (1/26) morning.

(Periods 1,2, & 6)

2. Read, highlight, and answer the discussion questions for the (Convection Currents in the Mantle) WS.

(Period 7)

2. Complete the Lsn. 7-3 (modified) Cornell notes.  Use your text for reference.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Turned in DEAR Response.

2. Introduced to Lsn. 11 vocab. words. 

3. Began Lsn. 11 vocab. picture flashcards.  The instructions are as follows:

• Use 11 uniform index cards (or same size notebook paper).
• Front side - Draw a detailed, colored picture that represents the meaning of each word.  You may print up to 5 colored pictures to substitute for hand-drawn illustrations.  The other 5 must be hand-drawn.
• Back side - Write the corresponding word, definition, & part of speech.
• Make another card to use as a "cover card" bearing a full  heading & the lesson title.
• Place all 11 cards in a zip-loc or comparable baggie.

Homework

Work on the Lsn. 11 vocab. picture flashcards (as described above).  Due Thur. (1/26).

Daily Agenda (Mon. 1/23/12)

Science & AC Science (1/23)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Completed brief Fossil Map of the USA and Fossil discussion.

2. Began viewing a video entitled Prehistoric Life and  jotted facts on paper in Frayer Model note-taking format.

Homework

1. Read Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) and complete the Dir. Rdng. WS.  You may click below to access a copy for your class period.

(Periods 1, 2, & 6)

Download Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) dir_rdng WS_b

(Period 7)

Download Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) dir_rdng WS_a

2. We will have a quiz on Lsn. 7-3 (Theory of Plate Tectonics) on Thur. (1/26).  Use the text and handouts for reference.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. DEAR Time.

2. DEAR Response - Answer the following journal prompt on notebook paper.  Remember to include the standard information for DEAR Responses at the top of the page.

Topic: Characterization

• Describe a character from your book.  Be sure to state the name and give descriptive details about his/her/its personality.  Which traits are admirable?  Why? Which ones are undesirable?  Why?
• Find a quote from the reading that supports your response and include the page number.
• Minimum of 1 page in length.

Homework

Finish DEAR Response as described above.

Daily Agenda (Fri. 1/20/12)

Science & AC Science (1/20)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Reviewed & submitted HW.

2. Finished discussion of key points from Lsn. 6-4 (Looking at Fossils).

3. Completed Fossils (Molds) mini-lab and Fossils observations in journals.

Homework

No homework.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Took Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz.

2. Mac Lab-Day 4

• Finished and submitted Literacy Title page (Mac Word application)

Homework

No homework.

Daily Agenda (Thur. 1/19/12)

Science & AC Science (1/19)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Discussed Lsns. 6-2 (Relative Dating) and 6-4 (Fossils).

2. Completed and discussed Lsns. 6-2 & 6-4 Bellringer prompts in the journal.

Homework

1. Read and complete Lsn. 6-4 (Looking at Fossils) Dir. Rdng. WS.  Click below to access a copy for your class period (if necessary).

(Periods 1, 2, & 6)

Download Lsn. 6-4 (Looking at Fossils) dir_rdng_WS

(Period 7)

Download Lsn. 6-4 (Looking at Fossils) dir_rdng WS_a

2) Bring a shell (with ridges), fossil (with unique features), or leaf inside a ziploc bag (or comparable) to class tomorrow.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Discussed the characteristics of a Title Page.

2. Mac Lab-Day 3

• Began Literacy Title page using Word

Homework

Use the Lsn. 2 vocab. handout and crossword puzzle to review for tomorrow's quiz.

Daily Agenda (Wed. 1/18/12)

Science & AC Science (1/18)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

(Periods 1, 2, & 6)

1. Read Lsns. 6-1 (Earth's History) and 6-2 (Relative Dating) and completed the directed reading WS's.  Reviewed answers and submitted.

2. Began discussion of Lsns. 6-1 & 6-2.

(Period 7)

3. Viewed video about Earth's Crust and completed notes and (2) detailed illustrations with descriptions and labels.

Homework

(Period 7)

Finish reading Lsns. 6-1 & 6-2 and complete the Dir. Rdng WS's. 

 

Note: Absentees may click below to access a copy of the assignment for their class period.

(Periods 1,2, & 6)

Download Lsn. 6-1 (Earth's Story) dir_rdng WS

Download Lsn. 6-2 (Relative Dating) dir_rdng WS 

(Period 7)

Download Lsns. 6-1 (Earth's Story) & 6-2 (Relative Dating) dir_rdng WS_a

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Completed School Improvement Survey.  If you were absent, please see me.

2. Mac Lab - Day 2

• Continued Word application exploration

Homework

Use the Lsn. 2 vocab. handout and crossword puzzle to prepare for Friday's quiz on Lsn. 2 vocab.

Daily Agenda (Tue. 1/17/12)

Science & AC Science (1/17)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

1. Turned in Pangaea Map mini-project.

2. Viewed video: Continents Adrift and took notes (enumerated bullet format).  (Periods 1, 2, & 6) took a minimum of 20 facts. (Period 7) took a minimum of 25 facts.

3. Used the notes to complete a video quiz. Submitted all work.

4. Finished discussion of Lsn. 7-2 (Restless Continents) and returned graded Lsn. 7-2 notes.  Filed in binder.

Homework

No homework.

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

1. Finished and submitted Lsn. 2 vocab. "Explain Yourself" questions.

2. Mac Lab (Day 1)

• Discussed Internet Safety & Etiquette
• Began exploration of Mac's version of the MS Word application

Homework

We will take the Lsn. 2 vocab. quiz on Fri. (1/20).  Use your Lsn. 2 vocab. handout and crossword puzzle for reference.

Daily Agenda (Fri. 1/13/12)

Science & AC Science (1/13)

 (All Classes - Periods 1,2, 6, & 7)

Class Work

(All Classes)

1. Worked on the Pangaea Map.  The directions are as follows:

• While in class, students used p. 120 of the class resource to transfer all (6) types of evidence of continental drift onto their Pangaea template.
• Wrote a key for the (6) types of evidence on notebook paper (for reference at home)
• Shaded each continent background in a different light-colored pencil/crayon (done so the evidence is noticeable)
• At home - cut out each continent and use p. 199 of the text (or some other reputable source) to re-construct Pangaea atop the piece of construction paper provided (Period 7 - you will need to get a piece of construction paper or card stock on your own).  Use a glue-stick.
• Paste your key on the same side as the Pangaea Map.
• Include a title and full heading on the front as well.
• Your finished product should be neat and decorative!

(Period 7)

2. Finished Science Fair project presentations.  Great job. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Homework

Finish your Pangaea Map (as described above).  Due Tue. (1/17).

 

Science Literacy (Period 3)

Class Work

Discussed Lsn. 2 vocab. words and meanings.  Began Lsn. 2 vocab. "Explain Yourself" questions.  Respond by restating the question, include the underlined vocab. word, and explain your response.

Homework

No homework.

 

General Information

Report cards were distributed today.  Students reported to afternoon homeroom, reviewed their grades and completed the Goal Setting sheets. 

Get your report card signed and return to school by Wed. (1/18).