Wednesday October 31, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Continued our work with Formulas....how do we use them? Why do we use them?
• 9H: Read mp9 p120 - about SQUID! Did the activity, #1-4 & HANDED IT IN!
• 9H: Practice - mp9 p121 #1-13 ALL.
• 9G: Read mp9 p117 about SONAR & using formulas. Did p118#1-6 ALL.
• REMINDER 9G & 9H: Problem of the week #8 is due TOMORROW!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Continued working on our title pages. Due Monday.
• Wrote a paragraph about our observations from our demonstration yesterday. What did you see? Why do you think you saw that? What would you do differently next time? Why? Due Monday.
• Made a KWL poster. We filled out the KW columns, we will do the L column at the end of the unit. Handed in our KWL charts.

Happy Halloween!

Trick-or-Treat Safely.

Tuesday October 30, 2007

Today we had a very special presentation by Mr. Lincoln Hall.

• We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mr. Hall for taking the time to come & speak to our school about his experiences.
• Please use this presentation as a prompt to think about your dreams, ambitions, and values.

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed solving for x and substituting values for variables.
• Talked about formulas. How do we use them? Why do we use them?
• Read mp9 p117 as a class.
• Did mp9 p118 #1-6 ALL.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Did an experiment outside. What happened? Can you describe your observations? Why do you think this happened?
• Talked about lab safety. Where can you find the lab safety rules?
• Started work on our Matter & Chemical Change title pages.
• Don't foget to include: Name, Class, Date, a boarder, 4 pictures (at least) - on from each section, a question on the back that you have about this unit. DUE THURSDAY.

Monday October 29, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Read mp9 p114-117
• Did the Inquire activity on pg 114, #1-7 & HANDED IT IN!
• What did you learn about making equations from this activity?
• Do mp 9, p116-117 #1-35 ODD.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Wrote our Biological Diversity Unit Final

Friday October 26, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Handed in our problem of the week #7.
• Got Problem of the week #8 - Due next THURSDAY.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Had our Vocabulary Quiz.
• Did Current Events.
• Played Biological Diversity Jeoapordy.
• REMINDER: Unit Final Monday.

Thursday October 25, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Unit 3: Using Equations to Solve Problems
• Physics, Solve & Check, Perimeter, Area
• What is the difference between Perimeter & Area?
• mp9 p112 Activity 2 #1-25, p113 Acivity 3 #1-12.

Today in SCIENCE we:

Review Biological Diversity Unit.

Sequential Round Table Alphabet.

KWL chart: Know, Wonder, Learn

Reminder: Science Vocabulary Test Tomorrow!

Reminder Biological Diversity Unit Final Monday.

ALL THE REST:

• How much time off your life does smoking a cigarette take?

Wednesday October 24, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Wrote our Chapter 2 Unit Final.
• If you have a test paper please return it to me.
• REMINDER: Problem of the week 7 Due FRIDAY- how many spiders & insects are at the dance?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed for our Unit Test on Biological Diversity.
• UNIT TEST: MONDAY
• Review questions: sia9 p85 #20-33, 36,37, p86 #38, 39. 40, 43, 44, 48.
• REMINDER: Vocabulary quiz on FRIDAY. Do you know your 5 words?

ALL THE REST:

• Is it your turn for current events this Friday?

Tuesday October 23, 207

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed for our chapter 2 unit final tomorrow.
• Did mp9 p 108 #1-29 Odd, p 109 #1, 3, 7, 6, 7
• Handed in Activity #1 mp9 p 104
• REMINDER: UNIT FINAL TOMORROW

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Talked about our Biological Diveristy unit.
• Handed in our biotechnology paragraphs
• Had a homework check
• Went over the summary on sia9 p80.
• Did review questions: #1-19, sia9 p 84.
• REMINDER: UNIT FINAL THURSDAY

Monday October 22, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Started our review for chapter 2.
• Finish the worksheet for tomorrow.
• mp9 p 106-107 #1-85 Odd for tomorrow.
• Unit final on WEDNESDAY

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Chose our 5 spelling words
• Finish, edit, publish & hand in you biotechnology paragraphs by TUESDAY.
• SIA9, p79 ayl #1-9, focus on #1-3.
• Biodiversity unit final on THURSDAY.

ALL THE REST:

• You got your first term marks today. There should be no surprises as you knew what you had and had not done. You had 3 days last week to make up missing assignments.
• If you are not pleased with your mark ask yourself: Did I complete every assignment? Was it the BEST possible quality? Was it on time? Did I use my class time wisely? Did I review for everynight for 15 minutes? Did I study extra hard for tests & quizzes?
• You had lots of time to make up missed assignments. Where was it when it was first due?
• It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you have everything done.
• Nobody GAVE you your grade. You EARNED it. How can you earn a better grade?

Friday October 19, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Got Problem of the week #7 - Due next FRIDAY.
• Reviewed how to work with fractions & decimals & brackets & solving equations.
• Did worksheets to help us with our brackets, decimals & fractions. Due Monday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Did Current Events - GREAT JOB!
• Had our spelling/vocabulary quiz #4. Did you spell the word correctly? Did you use it correctly in a sentence?
• Did sia9, p78 5-8 - Due Monday.
• Edit your biotechnology paragraphs & have them ready for MONDAY.

ALL THE REST:

• We are coming to the end of both our Math & Science Units. Be prepared, you will have 2 unit finals next week.
• Some ways to be prepared are: Making sure you are up to date with your assignments, reviewing every night for 15minutes, writing down things you do not understand so you can ask for help.

Thursday October 18, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed our homework.
• Talked about fractions & decimals - did some examples
• Did mp9 p103 #13-42 ALL.
• Read mp9 p104 DO activity #1.
• What does the word INDUCTIVE mean?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed our homework & had a homework check.
• Talked about Biotechnology: Salmon farming, Dolly, plants.
• Wrote a paragraph about Biotechnology. Included:
• What it is
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• What do you think about it, & WHY? (do you agree or disagree?)
• Read & Do notes sia9 pgs 72-78, Do c&r #1-4 p78.
• REMINDER: Spelling/Vocabulary test tomorrow!

ALL THE REST:

• Friday is Current Events Day - is it your turn? Be prepared!
• If you are finished all of your assignments, REVIEW for 15 minutes.

Wednesday October 17, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Had a quiz - how did you do?
• Reviewed our homework & explained our examples.
• Did an example to REDUCE or SIMPLIFY a fraction.
• Did mp9 p 98 #2-34 EVEN only.
• Read mp9 pgs 101-102 (using fractions & decimals), Do mp9, p102 #1-12 ALL.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed our c&r from yesterday.
• Had a homework check.
• Do sia9 p71 c&r #1-9.
• Read sia9 p70 - Salmon Farming. What do you think??

ALL THE REST:

• Thursday is the last day to hand in ANY missed assignments.
• When I check your homework it should already be DONE!

Tuesday October 16, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed our review test......how was it? How is it now?
• Had a homework check - was it done?
• Continued our work with the distributative property - did some examples.
• Did mp9 p95 #41-58 ALL.
• Read mp9 p96-97, using brackets. Now design 3 examples of your own & explain how they work.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Looked at & talked about SUGAR!!! Even did a math problem with it!
• Had a homework check - did you do it?
• Talked about our notes.
• Did sia9 p 65 c&r #1-8. What is a Venn Diagram?
• Read & do notes - sia9 pgs 66-71, omit p 70.

ALL THE REST:

• Homework is either done or it isn't when I check it, BUT when you do finish, whenever that may be, it is your responsibility to show me.

Monday October 15, 2007

WELCOME BACK!

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed INTEGERS.
• Did examples with variables on BOTH sides of the equation.....what does the word variable mean?
• Talked about the distributative property - use your glossary.
• Did some EXAMPLES using the distributative property.
• Read mp9 p 94, Did p95 #2-40 EVEN.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Chose our 5 spelling/vocabulary words. Quiz #4 on Friday.
• Read sia9 p56-65, omit p63&64, DO NOTES.
• Give it a try sia9 p57 - due Tuesday.

ALL THE REST:

• What do you have missing? We went over that today - HAND IT IN!
• We talked about the proper way to hand in assignments. Please follow the guidelines or it will not be marked.
• Remember: Title, page number (from textbook), DATE, YOUR NAME, CLASS & Staple it!!

Wednesday October 3, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on equations with variables on BOTH sides of the equal sign.
• Do you know all of the words in the previous sentence?
• Read mp9 p 92, Did mp9 p93 #1- ODD only.
• REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Did our DNA, Genes, Chromosomes & Alleles presentations - WELL DONE!!!
• REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!

ALL THE REST:

• Over the break: REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!
• An independent learner reviews at least 15 minutes per day per subject.
• HAVE A GREAT FALL BREAK!
  

Tuesday October 2, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equation.
• Read mp9 p88-90, Do mp9 p90-91 #2-52 EVEN
• Hint: you have to put LIKE terms together first.
• Remember: if you move a term from one side of the equals sign to the other you have to use the OPPOSITE operation.
• Reminder: problem of the week due tomorrow.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Had a quiz
• Finished our presentations for tomorrow.

ALL THE REST:

• Hmmmm no homework? What would the independent learner do?

Monday October 1, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed problem solving & talked about problems with our problems (2.8 & 2.9)
• Read mp9 p86 - talked about Knowledge Based & Expert Systems
• What are they?
• We did Activity 1 #1-2, on mp9 p86 - we listed 3 examples.
• We did Activity 2 #1 on mp9 p87. We had to THINK of good ways to classify birds.
• Why would we do this in Math? What is it a form of?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Decided what type of cell division was represented on our worksheet & described why.
• Talked about the vocabulary - you should have at least 11 words from section 4.0
• We Reviewed section 3.0, talked about the 3 key concepts:

cell division

DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, & Alleles

Patterns of Inheritance

• Did Activity A-5 on sia9 p44. This presentation is DUE on WEDNESDAY & should not be longer than 2 minutes.
• REMINDER: Quiz Tuesday.

ALL THE REST:

• An independent learner does more than the bare minimum.
• Your teacher doesn't give you a mark, you earn your mark.
• How is your grammar? What is the difference between two, to, & too? There, their, & they're?