6th graders: help a teacher out!

attention 6th graders: want to help me decorate for fall?  stay after school tomorrow to help decorate my classroom (leaves, pumpkins, candy corn lights, etc.)!!!  we will be decorating until 4. 

homework:
6th:
math - p. 91 #1-34 (graphing points on the coordinate plane)

7th:
math - finish 2.5 worksheet

science - do the online self-check quizzes for chapter 25 (there are 3 total...the 3 grades will be averaged together and will make a quiz grade.  you MUST e-mail the results to me!  due on monday!) 
8th:
math - finish 2.6 worksheet

science - read section 11.3, do "reading with purpose," and finish 11.3 worksheet

assignments for wednesday.

make sure to check the post below this one to see how to get a point towards the class rewards!

homework:
6th:
math - p.105 #13-28

science - read chapter 7.2 and do the section review on p. 194 #1-5

7th:
math - complete the stations worksheets

8th:
math - p. 106 #14-30 EVEN

follow my homework site.

want  a sticker towards the class rewards?  sign up to "follow" my homework site.  on the left under "students/parents" click on "join this site." sign in with your google or yahoo account.  (if you don't have one, it's a good time to set up a new e-mail account!)

homework:
6th:
math - finish 2.4 worksheet

7th:
math - p. 113 mid-chapter quiz #1-14 & study for "show me what you know..." 

science - chapter 25 review #1-25

8th:
math -  finish 2.4 worksheet

science - finish 11.2 worksheet, read 11.2, and do "reading with purpose"

7th grade - science interactives 9/25

in the computer lab, you will first work on the science interactive lab.  once that is completed, you can play some science games!

1. science interactive lab

2. games: carbon cycle   food chain    water trivia

just curious.

just curious...do you check my homework site???  the first 2 people to reply below on this post will get candy in class tomorrow!

homework:

6th:
bible - read judges 6, 7, and 8 (story of gideon)

science - read section 7.1 and do section 7.1 review

7th:
 science - 25.3 worksheet (energy flow)

8th:
science - read section 11.1.  then do the section review and "reading with purpose"

6th grade - computer lab 9/24

math - chapter 2 readiness quiz

science - chapter 4 standardized test practice

master those objectives!

last week, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade had their first math test (chapter 1 test), where they were tested over 8 or 9 objectives.  the goal in math is to master each objective (lesson) that they are taught and tested over.  in order to "master" the objective, they had to get all problems correct the dealt with that specific objective. 

on my "math wall" in class, the students' names and objectives are listed. if they mastered the objective, they have an "X" by that objective. otherwise, it is left blank and will be filled in once they master the objective! (if you do not know which ones you did not master, please e-mail me this weekend and i'll let you know!)

if they did not master each objective, each student now has a chance to master those objectives through an online assignment...

(they will receive extra credit towards their test for mastering these additional objectives.)

Master Chapter 1 Objectives: Online Textbook Assignment    Due: Monday, Sept. 24

-Go to my homework site www.mathandsciencewithmsk.blogspot.com

-Under “helpful websites!!!” on the right column, click “glencoe math book” (it will direct you to your online textbook resources)

-Either type in your textbook’s “QuickPass Code” or put your state (Georgia) and subject (Mathematics) where it says “Access Online Learning Center”

-Then you will be directed to select your textbook:

6^th – Math Connects: Concept, Skills, and Problem Solving Course 2 (2009)

7^th – Math Connects: Concept, Skills, and Problem Solving Course 3 (2009)

8^th – Algebra 1 (2010)

 

-Enter the site as a Student/Parent

 

-On the left-hand column, choose “Chapter 1”

 

-Below that, choose your lesson.  This is where you will choose a lesson/objective that you did not master (e.g. You did not master 1.1, so you will select Lesson 1)

 

-Complete “Self-Check Quizzes” for each lesson/objective you did not master

*When you finish each practice, click on “Check it.” You will see the problems you missed.  Take it as many times as needed in order to make a 100%. E-mail the results to me at katiek@atlantayouthacademy.com (you will not receive credit if I don’t receive your results)

grandparent's day tomorrow.

tomorrow is grandparent's day, so we hope to see all of your grandparents in the morning!

homework:
6th:
math - p. 86 #7-18

7th:
math - p. 99-100 #12-30 EVEN

science - 25.3 worksheet

8th:
math- finish 2.3 worksheet

science - test day!  do take-home quiz (use your book)

wednesday, wednesday.

homework:

6th:
math - 2.2 worksheet

science - chapter 4 standardized test practice p. 116-117
do part 1 - ALL
part 2 - you choose 5
part 3 - you choose 5

and study for your chapter 4 rock test on friday!!!!

7th:
math - 2.2 worksheet - front: finish top and do any 5 on bottom ; back: do any 3


8th:
math - p. 94 #11-22

science - study for chapter 10 test...tomorrow!!!!

rainy tuesday.

it's a rainy day, but i hope you still had a good day!

homework:
6th:
math - p. 82 #11-35 (integers and absolute value)

7th:
math - p. 87 #14-24 EVEN and #30-36 EVEN (converting decimals to fractions and vice versa)

science - read 25.2, do "reading with purpose," and do section review #1-4

8th:
math - do the second column of the 2.2 worksheet (solving one-step equations)

science - p. 306-307 chapter 10 standardized test practice
part 1 - ALL
part 2 - you choose any 6
part 3 - you choose any 3
(and study for your test on thursday!!)

monday = science.

homework:

6th:
science - chapter 4 review #11-30 (not #26)

7th:
science - p. 711 "launch lab" and read section 25.1 and do "reading with purpose"

8th:
science - chapter 10 review #1-30

rock party.

on friday, the 6th graders has a "Rock Party" in celebration of what we’ve been studying in Science: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.  we ate “rock” food, played “rock” games, and listened and danced to “rock” music.  students dressed up as rocks and rockstars.  in order for them to get into the party, they had to give a rock at the door!

games included:
1. name that rock tune (songs like "we will rock you" and "i love rock 'n roll")
2. where in the united states is...? (name the state where these famous rocks are found: mt. rushmore, plymouth rock, yosemite, stone mountain, etc.)
3. rock around (musical chairs, but students grab the rocks in the middle when the music stops)
4. rock, paper, scissors
5. golden rock search (students had to find the four hidden golden rocks outside)

stations included:
1. rock identification - using their magnifying glass, they were able to look at rocks, identify them, and write descriptions on cut-out cards.
2. pet rocks - paint/color your rock!
3. rocks (a.k.a. marbles)

rock food included:
1. metamorphic rock cookies
2. igneous rock cookies
3. sedimentary rock cookies
4. foliated chips
5. conglomerate rice krispies
6. layers of the earth cupcakes
7. orange and red magma (orange and strawberry fanta)
8. purple lava (purple fanta)
9. rockstar energy drink
10. pop rocks
11. rock candy
12. rock cakes
13. crushed granite nerds
14. layered candy corn

 

 

8th grade - balloon racecars!

what better way to calculate speed, acceleration, and momentum than to race balloon racecars?!

try, try, try again.

today, the 7th and 8th graders received their graded math tests.  they worked on test corrections to correct any problems they missed! 

6th:
math - TEST DAY...no homework :)

science - ROCK PARTY TOMORROW!!!  don't forget to bring clothes to change into and to bring your treat that you signed up for!  also, your "ticket" in is a rock! 

7th:
math - finish "Try, Try, Try Again"

science - do Ch. 24 "Take-home Quiz"

8th:
math - finish "Try, Try, Try Again"

science - complete the balloon racecar data sheets (calculations and answers)

review and test.

today, the 7th and 8th graders took the chapter 1 math test.  tomorrow, the 6th graders will take the chapter 1 math test.  the 7th graders will be taking the chapter 24 science test tomorrow.

homework:
6th:
math - finish Ch. 1 Review p. 73-74 #36 - 56 & STUDY FOR CHAPTER 1 TEST!

science - do Ch. 4 Standardized Test Multiple Choice WS (take-home quiz)

7th:
math - no homework :)

science - see yesterday's post... & STUDY FOR CHAPTER 24 TEST!

8th:
math -  no homework :)

science - finish balloon racecars and be ready to race tomorrow!!!

reviewing and car building.

it's been a busy day of reviewing for tests!!!  also, the 8th graders have been hard at work designing a balloon racecar!

homework:
6th:
math - Ch. 1 Review p. 71-72 #8 - 35


7th:
math - finish Ch. 1 Review p. 77-78 #32-56 & STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW!!!

science - Ch. 24 Standardized Test Practice p. 708 - 709 #1-16 & STUDY FOR TEST ON THURSDAY!!!

8th:
math - Ch. 1 Practice Test p. 67 & STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW!

science - finish balloon racecars...race day: thursday!  feel free to google for some helpful hints!

second week of september.

hope everyone had a great weekend!  we're back to another week of school!

homework:
6th:
math - complete the chapter 1 practice test that we started in computer lab (link is below this post)

science- "journey on the rock cycle" creative story/comic strip (best story gets a prize on friday at our rock party!)
-do definition worksheet for section 2 and section 3&4
-complete the chapter 4 practice test that we started in computer lab (link is below this post)

7th:
science - complete the food web activity and answer the questions

8th:
science - complete the "formula challenge" worksheet (acceleration and speed) and bring in materials to make your balloon car tomorrow...click here for examples.

6th grade - computer lab

today in computer lab, you will be doing math and science practice.  click on the links below.  after completing each assignment, make sure to e-mail the results to me at katiek@atlantayouthacademy.com

math - chapter 1 practice test

science - chapter 4 rocks practice test

friday, friday.

homework:
6th-
math - no homework :)
science - journey on the rock cycle (creative writing/comic strip)  

7th-
math - chapter 1 review p. 74-76 #1-28

8th-
see earlier post

8th graders on field trip.

today the 8th graders went on a field trip around atlanta, so the 6th and 7th graders held down the fort!

homework:
6th -
math - 1.9 worksheet (sequences)

7th -
math - 1.9 & 1.10 worksheet (solve equations)

science - chapter 24 review p. 706-707
#1-10 "you pick 5"
#11-19 ALL
#20-29 "you pick 5"

8th - see yesterday's blog post.

honors assembly.

this morning, we had our yearly "honors assembly" where students signed a document stating that they will be honest in all of their work.  they will complete their own work and will not cheat/copy any other classmate's work.  we as teachers signed, stating that we will hold them to this standard.

homework:
6th -
math - no homework (honors assembly)

science - "try, try, try again" (science test corrections)

7th -
math - p. 72 #8-19

8th -
math - finish time/temperature group work activity, do 1.8 "teach yourself"
(both assignments are due tuesday)

science - do 10.3 momentum worksheet and online textbook assignment (information below) 
(both assignments are due monday)

8th graders:

Ch. 10 Physical Science: Online Textbook Assignment    Due: Sunday, September 9 at 10pm

-Under “helpful websites!!!”  on this homework site on the right column, click “physical science book-8th” (it will direct you to your online textbook resources
-Click on “Student Center”
-On the left column, go down to “Chapter Activities” and choose “Chapter 10” (it will direct you to Chapter 10: Motion and Momentum”
-Complete “Math Practice 1” (calculating speed), “Math Practice 2” (calculating acceleration), and “Math Practice 3” (calculating momentum)
*When you finish each practice, e-mail the results to me at katiek@atlantayouthacademy.com (you will not receive credit if I don’t receive your results)

back from labor day.

hope you had a good, longggg weekend! 

homework:

6th:
math - p. 60 #6 - 17  (arithmetic sequences)

7th:
math - p. 68 #8 - 19  (solving equations with addition and subtraction)
science - section 24.3 worksheet (front and back!) and color the food chain pyramid

8th:
math - list 4 examples of function and list 4 examples of non-functions
science - section 10.3 worksheet (front and back!)