Yea its Friday!!!
Language arts: Discussed in-text, parenthetical citations. Students worked on a practice sheet and had them checked by me in every class except 4th period. Some students were able to finish their works cited sample page. No homework.
Science: Today students turned in their seafloor spreading rates lab. We got started on Seafloor spreading made easy lab (Click here if you need another copy). Most students finished today in class. It is homework if you didn't finish. To kick off the next section, HOMEWORK: FLIP VIDEO FOUND HERE Students will do a 1 paragraph summary (5 facts on video) If they forget or can't get it to load, they can watch it when we come back Monday before homeroom (in my room).
Reading: Today we had a vocabulary quiz and an AR writing. Any student who has not yet turned in his/her biographical essay has only two more chances to do so. This assignment is worth a total of 155 points - 55 for the questions and 100 for the essay. Essays turned in as of first thing Monday will be eligible to receive up to 80% of the total points offered. Tuesday is the last day essays or questions will be accepted!
WV Studies: Today we continued with the settlers. Explorer assessments worth 60 points are due Monday 2/3. Pioneer projects are due by Monday Feb. 10 due to the change of the PAWS trip.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Reading: Today we read a letter from a young slave who had been separated from her family. She distated the letter to a friend who had been able to learn to write in the hopes that it would make it to her family. Tomorrow we have a vocabulary test and an AR writing. All students will be taking the test unless they were absent both Monday and today. ALL STUDENTS WILL DO THE AR WRITING as this is an every Friday assignment throughout all of second semester.
Language arts: Review difference between bibliography and works cited pages. Students continued working on their partnered assignment to produce a works cited page sample. Some completed it.
4th period - Discussed how to use KnightCite.com and took notes.
WV Studies- Explorer Assessments will be due Monday Feb. 3 due to weather days. The PAWS trip has been moved to Fri. Feb. 7 so pioneer projects will be due by Mon. Feb. 10 Today we started the settlers, Students did the lessons on reasons for settlement.
Science- Today we finished up the seafloor spreading rates lab p. 189 in the book. Students need to calculate the rate of spreading for each peak and do #1 and #2 for conclude and apply. Those who are following me on Twitter can check out the picture here. This is due tomorrow before the bell!
Have a great Thursday Evening!!!
Language arts: Review difference between bibliography and works cited pages. Students continued working on their partnered assignment to produce a works cited page sample. Some completed it.
4th period - Discussed how to use KnightCite.com and took notes.
WV Studies- Explorer Assessments will be due Monday Feb. 3 due to weather days. The PAWS trip has been moved to Fri. Feb. 7 so pioneer projects will be due by Mon. Feb. 10 Today we started the settlers, Students did the lessons on reasons for settlement.
Science- Today we finished up the seafloor spreading rates lab p. 189 in the book. Students need to calculate the rate of spreading for each peak and do #1 and #2 for conclude and apply. Those who are following me on Twitter can check out the picture here. This is due tomorrow before the bell!
Have a great Thursday Evening!!!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Happy Monday:
Language arts: Reviewed summarization & paraphrasing. Students did a quit activity on it. Students were introduced to KnightCite.com and began a partnered assignment practicing making a works cited page.
4th period - worked only on the summarization and paraphrasing assignment as they were a little behing the other classes. No homework for any of the classes.
Science: After we did the bellringer and the fact or fiction, I gave students some time to finish coloring their flipbooks and working on their 5 facts each (two volcanoes) on the ipads. We then got in our phone buddy group #2 and worked on the Sea floor spreading rates lab on p. 189 in the book. 8th period only students need to finish converting their average distances for peaks 1-6 (km to cm). I modeled this on the board. All other classes: no homework (unless if you were absent on Friday and need to finish the flipbook).
WV Studies: Today we finished up the explorers portion of this unit. Students were assigned a 60 point assessment on the explorers. They got directions and a rubric on how to write their 3 paragraphs. It is due: Wed. Jan. 29.
Reading: Essays were due today that were assigned on the 17th. Any student who did not turn in an essay today must turn it in tomorrow at the beginning of his/her class to be eligible for full credit. As I have begun grading them, I have found some that have been plagiarized. Any plagiarized essays will result in a zero and a possible white card. Mr. Whitt just did a lesson on plagiarism so there is no question that all students know what plagiarism is and that plagiarized work cannot count.
Be Honest!!! Do your Best!!!
Language arts: Reviewed summarization & paraphrasing. Students did a quit activity on it. Students were introduced to KnightCite.com and began a partnered assignment practicing making a works cited page.
4th period - worked only on the summarization and paraphrasing assignment as they were a little behing the other classes. No homework for any of the classes.
Science: After we did the bellringer and the fact or fiction, I gave students some time to finish coloring their flipbooks and working on their 5 facts each (two volcanoes) on the ipads. We then got in our phone buddy group #2 and worked on the Sea floor spreading rates lab on p. 189 in the book. 8th period only students need to finish converting their average distances for peaks 1-6 (km to cm). I modeled this on the board. All other classes: no homework (unless if you were absent on Friday and need to finish the flipbook).
WV Studies: Today we finished up the explorers portion of this unit. Students were assigned a 60 point assessment on the explorers. They got directions and a rubric on how to write their 3 paragraphs. It is due: Wed. Jan. 29.
Reading: Essays were due today that were assigned on the 17th. Any student who did not turn in an essay today must turn it in tomorrow at the beginning of his/her class to be eligible for full credit. As I have begun grading them, I have found some that have been plagiarized. Any plagiarized essays will result in a zero and a possible white card. Mr. Whitt just did a lesson on plagiarism so there is no question that all students know what plagiarism is and that plagiarized work cannot count.
Be Honest!!! Do your Best!!!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Happy Friday:
WV Studies- Students completed the information for the last 3of our 10 explorers. We will finish up the explorers on Monday. No homework except for the Pioneer project due Feb. 7.
Reading - We are still working on the biographical essay. Many students will have homework over the weekend because this essay MUST befinished in class by the end of class period on Monday. Missing so much school will result in more homework in the future. ENJOY THE SNOW TOMORROW!
Science- Today we finished our flipbooks. We added two pictures to the last tab of the flipbook. Students finished their two west coast volcanoes with 5 facts each. They are due the next day we come back to school (which may be Monday) :) Homework: Finish flipbooks
Language arts - Students made up vocaublary quizzes. Discussed summarization and paraphrasing. Some classes were able to work on paraphrasing and summarizing examples.
Have a great weekend!!!
WV Studies- Students completed the information for the last 3of our 10 explorers. We will finish up the explorers on Monday. No homework except for the Pioneer project due Feb. 7.
Reading - We are still working on the biographical essay. Many students will have homework over the weekend because this essay MUST befinished in class by the end of class period on Monday. Missing so much school will result in more homework in the future. ENJOY THE SNOW TOMORROW!
Science- Today we finished our flipbooks. We added two pictures to the last tab of the flipbook. Students finished their two west coast volcanoes with 5 facts each. They are due the next day we come back to school (which may be Monday) :) Homework: Finish flipbooks
Language arts - Students made up vocaublary quizzes. Discussed summarization and paraphrasing. Some classes were able to work on paraphrasing and summarizing examples.
Have a great weekend!!!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
2 hour delay schedule for Friday January 24th. The following busses will not be running tomorrow:
Kaycrest Drive
Bowen Ridge Road
Idle Acres
Esquire Country Club
Hollands Branch Road
Hollins Creek Road
Trace Creek Road (between McComas Road and Fudges Creek Road)
Cavill Creek Road
Upper Toms Creek Road
Left Fork of Fudges Creek
Waugh Branch Road
Saunders Creek Road
Bryan Creek Road
Left Fork of Cooper Ridge Road
Kaycrest Drive
Bowen Ridge Road
Idle Acres
Esquire Country Club
Hollands Branch Road
Hollins Creek Road
Trace Creek Road (between McComas Road and Fudges Creek Road)
Cavill Creek Road
Upper Toms Creek Road
Left Fork of Fudges Creek
Waugh Branch Road
Saunders Creek Road
Bryan Creek Road
Left Fork of Cooper Ridge Road
Well, were back at it:
WV Studies: Continued explorers will try to finish tomorrow. Homework was due today. Those not at school will be due upon their return.
Language arts: Students had about 10 minutes to review their vocabulary that they were given last Monday and then took their quiz. The remainder of class was used to get missing word turned in. Students who needed to type and submit essays were permitted time on the computer to do so.
Reading: All students are working to write a biographical essay. The instructions were distributed last week. If anyone is still home due to weather please be sure to answer the questions on the assignment sheet and start the essay. It will be due at the end of class Monday.
Math: Math 8- Went over test with students.
Science: Today we watched Bill Nye: Earth's Crust and did a graphic organizer on what we learned. Students turned it in. No homework.
Have a great evening!
WV Studies: Continued explorers will try to finish tomorrow. Homework was due today. Those not at school will be due upon their return.
Language arts: Students had about 10 minutes to review their vocabulary that they were given last Monday and then took their quiz. The remainder of class was used to get missing word turned in. Students who needed to type and submit essays were permitted time on the computer to do so.
Reading: All students are working to write a biographical essay. The instructions were distributed last week. If anyone is still home due to weather please be sure to answer the questions on the assignment sheet and start the essay. It will be due at the end of class Monday.
Math: Math 8- Went over test with students.
Science: Today we watched Bill Nye: Earth's Crust and did a graphic organizer on what we learned. Students turned it in. No homework.
Have a great evening!
Hello all! While we are all waiting in anticipation for that call from Jedd Flowers, why don't we take the time to get those synapses firing to trigger what we were learning in science last week! Take a look at this site: Developing the theory: USGS. Think of these questions as you are exploring the site:
How did petroleum exploration lead to information about sea floor spreading?
What is the "expanding earth" hypothesis?
What advances in earthquake instrumentation allowed for a connection between sea floor spreading and earthquakes?
What was the significance of the connection between earthquakes and oceanic trenches and ridges?
Keeping up with your studies on days like this is important! Have a great day!
~Mrs. Conner~
How did petroleum exploration lead to information about sea floor spreading?
What is the "expanding earth" hypothesis?
What advances in earthquake instrumentation allowed for a connection between sea floor spreading and earthquakes?
What was the significance of the connection between earthquakes and oceanic trenches and ridges?
Keeping up with your studies on days like this is important! Have a great day!
~Mrs. Conner~
Friday, January 17, 2014
To whom it may concern:
Language arts: Most classes were able to get around to writing research questions based on the topics they chose yesterday. Students read a sample research paper and answered questions on the format of it. There is no homework but there is a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, the 21st.
Math 1- Function worksheet and graphing functions for homework
Math 8- Had a graded assignment on solving equations due at the end of class
Science: Today we worked on our flipbooks and used a Volcano app where students learned about the ones that erupted today. They picked two from the west coast and wrote 5 facts about each one. There is no homework tonight.
WV Studies- Continued with the exploration of Alexander Spotswood. Homework assignment due Tue. Jan 21
Language arts: Most classes were able to get around to writing research questions based on the topics they chose yesterday. Students read a sample research paper and answered questions on the format of it. There is no homework but there is a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, the 21st.
Math 1- Function worksheet and graphing functions for homework
Math 8- Had a graded assignment on solving equations due at the end of class
Science: Today we worked on our flipbooks and used a Volcano app where students learned about the ones that erupted today. They picked two from the west coast and wrote 5 facts about each one. There is no homework tonight.
WV Studies- Continued with the exploration of Alexander Spotswood. Homework assignment due Tue. Jan 21
Homework: Due:
Tuesday Jan . 21
You are to
write a story about Abraham Wood. Your
story should be 3 paragraphs long, well written (no grammar mistakes), covering
his life. Your information should come
from your Chart. All explorers
connected to Abraham Wood should be included in the story.
Happy
writing!
have a great 3 day weekend!!!Thursday, January 16, 2014
Here are Thursday's assignments:
WV Studies- Covered Bacons Rebellion and a halt to English exploration.
Reading: Tomorrow Vocabulary Quiz...STUDY. and AR Writing.
Language arts: Identified sources as credible or not in a chart. Went over vocabulary words - quiz Tuesday. Picked a random research topic and worked with partners in order to figure out research questions on different topics.
Math 8 They did math races on solving equations. Graded assignment (test) tomorrow
Math 1 They worked on writing exponential equations. The last 2 problems were homework.
Have a great evening!
WV Studies- Covered Bacons Rebellion and a halt to English exploration.
Reading: Tomorrow Vocabulary Quiz...STUDY. and AR Writing.
Language arts: Identified sources as credible or not in a chart. Went over vocabulary words - quiz Tuesday. Picked a random research topic and worked with partners in order to figure out research questions on different topics.
Math 8 They did math races on solving equations. Graded assignment (test) tomorrow
Math 1 They worked on writing exponential equations. The last 2 problems were homework.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Here's todays assignments:
WV- Continued with explorers, Have 5 more to go.
Language Arts - Pre-test on research/citations/plagiarism. Worked together as a class to identify different characteristics of sources to determine whether or not they would be credible or not. Students worked independently on the final example source and turned in their work.
The Incredibly Awesome Amazing subject that is...Science: Today we finished setting up our flipbooks on Plate Tectonics and Seafloor Spreading. We got started on filling in the information. Students turned in their flipbooks and we played a game on the app called "Puzzling Plates" (check the app store if you would like to purchase it for $1.99). Students completed level 1 for the highest score. No homework!
Reading - We completed reading and discussing the story in our book about Harriet Tubman. Students were assigned to complete the questions at the end of the story. Tomorrow we will finish that and begin working on a writing assignment that will involve searching for information on individuals who have had a great impact in Black History and then write a two to three page biographical sketch about that person.
Have a great evening!
WV- Continued with explorers, Have 5 more to go.
Language Arts - Pre-test on research/citations/plagiarism. Worked together as a class to identify different characteristics of sources to determine whether or not they would be credible or not. Students worked independently on the final example source and turned in their work.
The Incredibly Awesome Amazing subject that is...Science: Today we finished setting up our flipbooks on Plate Tectonics and Seafloor Spreading. We got started on filling in the information. Students turned in their flipbooks and we played a game on the app called "Puzzling Plates" (check the app store if you would like to purchase it for $1.99). Students completed level 1 for the highest score. No homework!
Reading - We completed reading and discussing the story in our book about Harriet Tubman. Students were assigned to complete the questions at the end of the story. Tomorrow we will finish that and begin working on a writing assignment that will involve searching for information on individuals who have had a great impact in Black History and then write a two to three page biographical sketch about that person.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Happy Tuesday!
WV Studies- Today we continued with the explorers. See yesterday's post for the link to the instructions for the pioneer project - its due 2/7- presentations must be made by that date.
Reading: Today we reviewed information about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad and began reading an excerpt from the biography of Harriet Tubman. We will finish this tomorrow and move forawrd to study literature written by and/or about African American citizens as we celebrate Martin Luter King Day and go into Black History Month.
Science: Today we finished our add and pass from yesterday. We looked at misconceptions that students may have about plate tectonics and shared them with the class using this Youtube video: Scrat's Continental Crack Up. We then worked on our flipbooks. 4th period only: Needs to finish their flipbooks (getting them set up for tomorrow).
Language arts: Students hopefully finished typing their essay and submitted it to WV Writes. They were also assigned a vocabulary worksheet that is due tomorrow.
WV Studies- Today we continued with the explorers. See yesterday's post for the link to the instructions for the pioneer project - its due 2/7- presentations must be made by that date.
Reading: Today we reviewed information about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad and began reading an excerpt from the biography of Harriet Tubman. We will finish this tomorrow and move forawrd to study literature written by and/or about African American citizens as we celebrate Martin Luter King Day and go into Black History Month.
Science: Today we finished our add and pass from yesterday. We looked at misconceptions that students may have about plate tectonics and shared them with the class using this Youtube video: Scrat's Continental Crack Up. We then worked on our flipbooks. 4th period only: Needs to finish their flipbooks (getting them set up for tomorrow).
Language arts: Students hopefully finished typing their essay and submitted it to WV Writes. They were also assigned a vocabulary worksheet that is due tomorrow.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Pioneer Project directions link
http://coleglass.blogspot.com/ This is the link to my glass and ceramics blog the post for Jan. 13 is the directions.
Good luck with the project!!!
Good luck with the project!!!
Hello, Happy Monday to ya! Here are your class updates:
Science: Today we took a pre-assessment on Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift. We then did an add and pass activity. Students came into lunch today to makeup their post-assessments from Friday. Tomorrow is the last day. There is no homework tonight!
Math: Students have homework - Worksheet 1 solving equations, needs to be finished for class tomorrow. Tuesday will be Worksheet 2 and Wed. that will have WS 3.
*** Students will have a test on Friday in math*** be prepared.
WV Studies- We are doing a unit on exploration and settlement. Right now, we are covering the explorers. We are completing a chart. We will cover 10 explorers, then the students will have a graded assignment on that information. They will also get a grade for their completed chart. Pioneer projects are due Feb. 2. I will post a link to my blog with the directions later this evening.
Language arts: Students received their vocabulary list. Quiz will be Tuesday, January 21 instead of the Friday the 17th as it says on the paper. Students continued typing essays today in computer lab. Tomorrow is the last day they will have the majority of class time to type. It is due Wednesday, the 15th.
Have a great evening!!!
Science: Today we took a pre-assessment on Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift. We then did an add and pass activity. Students came into lunch today to makeup their post-assessments from Friday. Tomorrow is the last day. There is no homework tonight!
Math: Students have homework - Worksheet 1 solving equations, needs to be finished for class tomorrow. Tuesday will be Worksheet 2 and Wed. that will have WS 3.
*** Students will have a test on Friday in math*** be prepared.
WV Studies- We are doing a unit on exploration and settlement. Right now, we are covering the explorers. We are completing a chart. We will cover 10 explorers, then the students will have a graded assignment on that information. They will also get a grade for their completed chart. Pioneer projects are due Feb. 2. I will post a link to my blog with the directions later this evening.
Language arts: Students received their vocabulary list. Quiz will be Tuesday, January 21 instead of the Friday the 17th as it says on the paper. Students continued typing essays today in computer lab. Tomorrow is the last day they will have the majority of class time to type. It is due Wednesday, the 15th.
Have a great evening!!!
Friday, January 10, 2014
To whom it may concern:
Language arts: Typed narrative essay #2 in the computer lab.
Science: Students took their post assessmentm quiz. Those who were absent yesterday will take it on Monday during lunch. While the students took the quiz, they worked on their study sheet or got one from another student. No homework this weekend. We will start Plate Tectonics on Monday (students will be taking a pre-assessment for particpation points only).
Math: problems 7-16 from the board. finish for homework if not completed in class.
Math 1- Slope Worksheet - should have finished in class.
Reading - Substitute teacher today, No homework.
WV Studies- Early Exploration, finished graphic organizer from before break. will continue monday with explorers chart. Instructions for pioneer project will be linked to this site next week.
Have a great weekend!!!
Language arts: Typed narrative essay #2 in the computer lab.
Science: Students took their post assessmentm quiz. Those who were absent yesterday will take it on Monday during lunch. While the students took the quiz, they worked on their study sheet or got one from another student. No homework this weekend. We will start Plate Tectonics on Monday (students will be taking a pre-assessment for particpation points only).
Math: problems 7-16 from the board. finish for homework if not completed in class.
Math 1- Slope Worksheet - should have finished in class.
Reading - Substitute teacher today, No homework.
WV Studies- Early Exploration, finished graphic organizer from before break. will continue monday with explorers chart. Instructions for pioneer project will be linked to this site next week.
Have a great weekend!!!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
To whom it may concern:
Language arts: Began rough drafts for second narrative essay. Students will have an opportunity to type their final drafts each of the next three school days.
WV Studies- Today Mrs. Gleason came in and went over the students ACT Explore test results. The ACT Explore is a precursor to the ACT Plan which they take in 10th grade and the the actual ACT for college entrants. Students are bringing these home today so ask to see how they did. Tomorrow we pick up with exploration. Yesterday, I gave instructions for their pioneer projects, I will post a link to the instructions tomorrow on the blog. Due dates for the project is by Feb. 7.
Science: I went over the half sheet for the post-assessment quiz tomorrow. Students have already taken this quiz (at the beginning). It is worth 25 points and along with their project (40 points) it will equal a test grade.
Math: Played Math Bingo- no homework.
Reading - Substitute teacher - see tomorrow's post.
Have a great evening!
Language arts: Began rough drafts for second narrative essay. Students will have an opportunity to type their final drafts each of the next three school days.
WV Studies- Today Mrs. Gleason came in and went over the students ACT Explore test results. The ACT Explore is a precursor to the ACT Plan which they take in 10th grade and the the actual ACT for college entrants. Students are bringing these home today so ask to see how they did. Tomorrow we pick up with exploration. Yesterday, I gave instructions for their pioneer projects, I will post a link to the instructions tomorrow on the blog. Due dates for the project is by Feb. 7.
Science: I went over the half sheet for the post-assessment quiz tomorrow. Students have already taken this quiz (at the beginning). It is worth 25 points and along with their project (40 points) it will equal a test grade.
Math: Played Math Bingo- no homework.
Reading - Substitute teacher - see tomorrow's post.
Have a great evening!
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