Friday, December 21, 2012

12/21

Math Homework
~ NONE

Science Homework
~ NONE

Today I sent a note along with the snowflakes that we made in math, as our exercise in lines of symmetry and reflection, to the students and staff of Sandy Hook.  We hope that they serve as a sign of hope and for them to know they are all in our thoughts.

*****  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!  *****
Hope that you have a happy and restful vacation!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

12/20

Math Homework
~ Blue Class - Finish Factor Tree if you haven't already
~ Orange Class - NONE

Science Homework
~ NONE

We are sending the snowflakes that we made in math, as our exercise in lines of symmetry and reflection, to the students and staff of Sandy Hook.  We hope that they serve as a sign of hope and for them to know they are all in our thoughts.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

12/19

Math Homework
~ NONE

Science Homework
~ NONE

We are sending the snowflakes that we made in math, as our exercise in lines of symmetry and reflection, to the students and staff of Sandy Hook.  We hope that they serve as a sign of hope and for them to know they are all in our thoughts.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

12/17

Math Homework
~ Study for tomorrow's Coordinate Geometry Test!

Science Homework
~ NONE


****  Coordinate Geometry Test on Tuesday 12/18 ****

12/14

Math Homework
~ Study Guide Packet

Science Homework
~ NONE


****  Coordinate Geometry Test on Tuesday 12/18 ****

Thursday, December 13, 2012

12/13

Math Homework
~ Reflections Sheet with Table for Coordinates
Science Homework
~ NONE


****  Coordinate Geometry Test on Tuesday  12/18 ****

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12/12

Math Homework
~ "Reflections" pg.584 (page number that is at bottom of sheet)
~ Area and perimeter problems with plotting on graph paper
Science Homework
~ NONE


****  Coordinate Geometry Test on Tuesday  ****

Monday, December 10, 2012

12/10

Math Homework
~ Draw 4 shapes on your graph paper.

1.)           A rectangle with an area of 20 square units that is in both quadrants I and II.
2.)           A square with a perimeter of 24 units that is in quadrant IV.
3.)           A trapezoid in quadrant III
4.)           A rectangle that is in both quadrants III and IV that has an area of 21 square units and a perimeter of 20 units.

Science Homework
~ NONE

Friday, December 7, 2012

12/7

Math Homework
~ Mystery Character Coordinate Grid Graphing Picture (1 required)

Science Homework
~ NONE

Thursday, December 6, 2012

12/6

Math Homework
~ Three graphing coordinates to make a mystery picture sheets


Science Homework
~ NONE

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

12/5

Math Homework
~ Complete goldenrod packet (what you didn't finish in class today)

Science Homework
~ Record tonight's weather and time of observation in your table.
~ Study for your Weather 2 Test. 
 *Use your Cloud Finder to study the various types of clouds.  You should be able to describe their characteristics and what type of weather is associated with those clouds.
 *Study using your weather review sheet (questions from today's Jeopardy)
 *Study using your blue weather packet.

****Weather 2 Test TOMORROW! *****

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

12/4

Math Homework
~ Plotting Points


Science Homework
~ Record tonight's weather and time of observation in your table. Use your Cloud Finder in the morning before school to look outside and record the type of clouds you see in your table.  Record the date, current morning weather, cloud type, and weather prediction for the afternoon's weather (cloud finder will help with this).

~ Use your Cloud Finder to study the various types of clouds.  You should be able to describe their characteristics and what type of weather is associated with those clouds.

****Weather 2 Test THURSDAY! *****

12/3

Math Homework
~ Integers and the Coordinate Plane

Science Homework
~ Record tonight's weather and time of observation in your table. Use your Cloud Finder in the morning before school to look outside and record the type of clouds you see in your table.  Record the date, current morning weather, cloud type, and weather prediction for the afternoon's weather (cloud finder will help with this).

Friday, November 30, 2012

11/30

Math Homework
~ Fluency Friday (Multiplication Facts)


Science Homework
~ Record tonight's weather and time of observation in your table. Use Cloud Finder in the morning Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before school to look outside and record the type of clouds you see in your table.  Record the date, current morning weather, cloud type, and weather prediction for the afternoon's weather (cloud finder will help with this).  Also, for Saturday and Sunday complete the actual weather and time for later in the day (around dinner).  ***By class Monday you should have 5 rows of your table completed (the fifth (12/3) will just need the PM time and weather observation filled in that night).

Thursday, November 29, 2012

11/29

Math Homework
~Integers & Coordinate Plane Worksheet (except #s 13-27 on back)

Science Homework
~ Record tonight's weather and time of observation in your table. Use Cloud Finder in the morning before school to look outside and record the type of clouds you see in your table.  Record the date, current morning weather, cloud type, and weather prediction for the afternoon's weather (cloud finder will help with this).

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

11/28

Math Homework
~Pizzazz Sheet D-69


Science Homework
~ Read the non-fiction article "I Survived" about the boy and his family that survived a tornado.

~ Use Cloud Finder in the morning before school to look outside and record the type of clouds you see in your table.  Record the date, current morning weather, cloud type, and weather prediction for the afternoon's weather (cloud finder will help with this).

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

11/27

Math Homework
~On blank graph paper handed out in class, set up a coordinate grid with all proper labels.  Then plot a minimum of 10 points to create a picture.  On the back of the graph paper or a piece of loose leaf write down the ordered pairs (coordinates) for the points that you plotted to form your picture.  You may color it if you like.

Science Homework
~None

Monday, November 26, 2012

11/26

Math Homework
~Four Quadrant Ordered Pairs Sheet


Science Homework
~None

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

11/20

Math Homework
~None - Except help the Thanksgiving cook with any conversions they need to do :)

Science Homework
~None

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

11/19

Math Homework
~Study for Math test


Science Homework
~None

Friday, November 16, 2012

11/16

Math Homework
~Fluency Friday - Conversion Facts

Science Homework
~None

11/15

Math Homework
~Number Sense Sheets from Packet

Science Homework
~Study for Weather 1 Test

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

11/14

Math Homework
~Finish Worksheet p.334 Conversions (must use proportions for full credit!)


Science Homework
~Weather Review Sheet (first two sections - 6 questions total) - "Atmosphere" & "Water Cycle"

11/13

Math Homework
~Conversion Practice Sheet


Science Homework
~None

Friday, November 9, 2012

11/9

Math Homework
~Afternoon group ONLY --- STUDY FOR TEST!!!!!!

Science Homework
~None

Thursday, November 8, 2012

11/8

Math Homework
~Finish Ratio / Proportion Study Guide & STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST!!!!!!

Science Homework
~None

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

11/7

Math Homework
~First 9 questions of Ratio / Proportion Study Guide

Science Homework
~None

11/6

Math Homework
~Speed, Distance, Time "Homework" Sheet

Science Homework
~None

11/5

Math Homework
~Distance, Speed, Time "Reteach" Sheet

Science Homework
~None

Friday, November 2, 2012

11/2

Math Homework
~Ratio/Proportion Word Problems Sheet


Science Homework
~Open Notebook Quiz

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Your Three Teachers! The Three Blind Mice

10/31

Math Homework
~If you trick-or-treat: Dump your candy on the ground or table and sort it out...  Then complete one of the following on loose leaf paper for class tomorrow: 1) A Venn Diagram sorting your candy 2) A thinking map of your candy (Classify with a Tree Map, Define in Context with a Circle Map, Describe with a Bubble Map, or Compare / Contrast with a Dubble Bubble Map), or 3) Make a bar graph

***  I would prefer that you do one of the first two choices, as it requires to think about the candy, describe, and classify not just count :)


Science Homework
~None

10/30

Math Homework
~Similar Figures Homework (6 problems)
Science Homework
~None

Monday, October 29, 2012

10/29

Math Homework
~Unit Rates Practice Sheet (MUST have the proportion set up)

Science Homework
~None

Friday, October 26, 2012

Pancakes & Hoot this morning makes us smile!!!

10/26

Math Homework
~Find a ratio to bring in to class on Monday.  Be prepared to explain what it means (what is it an example of, what idea does it express)
 Science Homework
~None

10/25

Math Homework
~Practice with Proportions Sheet (Solve for x)
 Science Homework
~None

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

10/24

Math Homework
~Half Sheet - "Equivalent Ratios"
            - must complete the missing number in the equivalent ratio and write the given ratios in the other two forms.
 Science Homework
~"What is Weather?" Worksheet

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

10/23

Math Homework
~Write the following ratios in all three forms
1.  ***** 000 (stars to circles)
2.  $$$$$$ XXXX (Xs to $)
3.  :) :) :)  square square square square (squares to :) )

 Science Homework
~None

Monday, October 22, 2012

10/22

Math Homework
~None.  Test Today.
Science Homework
~Study for the Astronomy 2 Test.  Use your yellow packet and the Tim and Moby videos linked on this page to the right to study.  Be sure to be able to match the following vocabulary with their definitions:  rotation, axis, revolution, tilt, gravity, reflect, celestial body, longitude / latitude, eclipses, star, ellipse, sun, phase, orbit, planet.
~We will spend time reviewing in class together as well.

Friday, October 19, 2012

10/19

Math Homework
~Fluency Friday (1/2 sheet with definitions for check; vocabulary - explain definitions to 5 people)
~Study for Integers Test - Monday!

Science Homework
~Follow the Sequence Worksheet (back side of last night's worksheet)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

10/18

Math Homework
~Integer Review Packet

Science Homework
~Sequence of Events Worksheet (front only)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

10/17

Math Homework
~Number Line Sheet


Science Homework
~Outer Planets Worksheet

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

10/16

Math Homework
~Bring in a real world example of integers (photocopy, cut from magazine or newspaper, print, or write down) *** Be sure to include what "zero" would be in that scenario. 

Science Homework
~Inner Planets Worksheet

10/15


Math Homework
~Integers Ordering & Absolute Value Worksheet

Science Homework
~None

Friday, October 12, 2012

10/12

Math Test Today - No Math Homework!


Math Homework
~None


Science Homework
~Literature Circle Role from Non-Fiction Solar System Reading

Thursday, October 11, 2012

10/11

Math Test Tomorrow!!!  (Fri. 10/12)

Math Homework
~Multiplication & Division of Fractions & Mixed Numbers Take Home Quiz

Science Homework
~Literature Circle Role from Non-Fiction Solar System Reading

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

10/10

Math Homework
~Division of Fractions Word Problems on back of worksheet


Science Homework
~None

Thursday, October 4, 2012

10/4

Math Homework
~8 GCF problems from board

Science Homework
~None

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Math Homework
~Multiplication of Fractions Word Problems Sheet

Science Homework
~None

Monday, October 1, 2012

10/1

Math Homework
~Complete Fractions Pre-Test


Science Homework
~None (Took Astronomy 1 Test Today)

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

9/25

Math Homework
~Study for Test


Science Homework
~Bring in a shoe box if you have one.

Monday, September 24, 2012

9/24

Math Homework
~Study Properties
~Multiplication / Division Standard Algorithm Quiz Tomorrow
~AM - Monday Mania

Science Homework
~Bring in a shoe box if you have one.