2013+Grade+6+Homework

This is the homework for grade 6 students in all subject areas.

__**Thursday, June 19th, 2014**__


 * You will have a chance to visit the carnival during your REGULAR class schedule so you need to report to all of your classes and wait for Mr. Marks to take you to the carnival during his class. If you forgot to bring your money today, you may submit it to Mr. Marks tomorrow, otherwise you will have to go to SBH for a wix session during your carnival time. Thank you for your donations and have fun!


 * Bring some extra cash for snacks and books!

__**Wednesday, June 18th, 2014**__ Study for Ch11 test on Friday
 * Math**

Bring 10 000 won (or more!) for the carnival. Ms. Solmerano will come during AA tomorrow to collect money.

__**Monday, June 16, 2014**__


 * Language Arts**
 * work on your **Q4 Vocabulary Review** due WEDNESDAY (include: word, part of speech, definition, sentence)
 * **Q4 Vocab Quiz** on WEDNESDAY
 * **STAR Reading Test** on TUESDAY (tomorrow)


 * Math**
 * Last day to submit any missing assignments is Wednesday, June 18 th
 * Practice Questions, if not finished in class (Put difficult questions on class wiki)
 * 11.7 - p373 #1-4
 * Review – Read p375, do p376-378 #1-10
 * Chapter 10 & 11 Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, June 18 th
 * Chapter 11 test on Friday, June 20

__**Friday, June 13, 2014**__
 * Math**
 * Workbook p89
 * Practice Questions, if not finished in class (Put difficult questions on class wiki)
 * 11.5 - p366-367 (all)
 * 11.6 - p370-371 #1-8
 * Mark your answers
 * Bring headphones for next class.
 * Chapter 10 & 11 Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, June 18th
 * Chapter 11 test on Friday, June 20
 * Check powerschool. Last day to submit any assignments that you have missing are due June 18th.

__**Thursday June 12, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * 2.7 CYU
 * Study for test on Tuesday See - study guide below

__**Format**__ **Part A:** Matching (Match the word with the sentence or definition) **Part B:** True and False **Part C:** Complete the Sentence (No words to pick from) Example: Animal kingdom and the plant kingdom are alike because. They are different because. **Part D:** Short Answer

__**Things you need to know**__

1. About all the kingdoms and the characteristics of them 2. Structure of animal and plant cells 3. What is a classification key is 4. How scientists and aboriginals classify organisms 5. Examples of organisms in each kingdom

__**Tuesday June 10, 2014**__


 * Science**


 * 2.6 CYU plant Kingdom
 * 2.5 CYU animal Kingdom
 * Test on Tuesday June 17, 2014
 * Math**
 * Chapter 10 Test corrections due Monday
 * Video 11.5, 11.6
 * Workbook 87, 88
 * Practice Questions, if not finished in class (Put difficult questions on class wiki) - Had enough time to finish these in class.
 * 11.3 - p356-357 #1-6
 * Workbook 86
 * 11.4 - p360 #1-6
 * Mid-chapter Review Questions
 * Mark your Answers
 * Check powerschool. Last day to submit any assignments that you have missing are due June 18th.

__ **Monday June 9, 2014** __


 * PE **
 * __Archery Test:__ **Thursday, June 12th**. (See archery study guide)
 * __Creative Dance Presentation:__ **Tuesday, June 17th**. (See rubric)


 * Language Arts **
 * Finish your **Text Structure handout** and bring to class TOMORROW
 * Review your handout and worksheet for the **Text Structures Quiz** on WEDNESDAY
 * Bring **ALL library books** (and class library books) back to school to hand in WEDNESDAY

**Math**
 * Video 11.1, 11.2 (optional, covered in class today)
 * Video 11.3 (**not optional**)
 * Workbook 83, 84, 85
 * Practice Questions, if not finished in class (Put difficult questions on class wiki)
 * 11.2 - p352 (all)
 * Mark your work
 * Estimations due on Friday June 13th - last ones
 * Last week's answer: 15 scoops
 * This week's question. What is the distance from Seoul to Jeju?


 * [[image:Screen Shot 2014-06-09 at 9.45.29 AM.jpg]]

__ **Thursday, June 5th, 2014** __


 * PE **
 * __Cultural Dance Project__: Due **Thursday, June 5th by 5:00** pm sharp. (See assignment doc)
 * __Archery Test:__ **Thursday, June 12th**. (See archery study guide)
 * __Creative Dance Presentation:__ **Tuesday, June 17th**. (See rubric)

__**Wednesday, June 4th, 2014**__


 * PE**
 * __Cultural Dance Project__: Due Thursday, June 5th by 5:00 pm (See assignment doc)


 * Socials**
 * Test tomorrow!!!
 * Chapter 9 (check page numbers from the daily lessons)
 * notes from class
 * here is the jeopardy game review link - click here
 * Math**
 * No homework, hurray! We will be starting our last chapter next week.

__**Tuesday June 3, 2014**__


 * Health and Career**
 * Make sure you are filling out your **Positive Journal** (due THURSDAY in AA)


 * Science**
 * 2.4 CYU all questions answered please


 * This week's estimation:** See Monday's homework

__**Monday, June 2, 2014**__


 * PE **
 * Please complete and share your __Cultural Dance Research Projects__ with Mr. LeCain (jlecain@bcacanada.org) by **5:00 pm on Thursday**.


 * Math**
 * Chapter 10 test on Wednesday, June 4th
 * Estimation (__**Due Thursday**__): How many scoops of candy corn will fill the jar? (Using the 1/4 measuring cup)
 * ** Useful information: ** Candy corn pieces in cup = 19 pieces. Candy corn pieces in bag = 893 pieces (approx)
 * [[image:bcccanadahome/Screen Shot 2014-06-02 at 8.11.11 AM.jpg width="480"]]
 * ESL**
 * write out corrections and bring your notebook to next week's grammar workshop
 * bring your own pencil and eraser for our practice essay

__**Friday, May 30, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Take out any large video files i.e (intro media) and then send me your Science Fair .iba File via email
 * Chapter 2 Vocabulary due Monday Midnight


 * PE**
 * Cultural Dance Research Projects Due on **__Thursday, June 5th__** by 5:00pm.


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 10.4 - 339 #1-5
 * Chapter-review – Read p342, do 343-344 #1-6; workbook self-test p82
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook 81
 * Chapter 10 test on Wednesday, June 4th

__**Thursday, May 29, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Presentation Tomorrow 2 mins - highlighting the important parts of the project
 * Please email me your Science Fair Project __**.iba file**__ but please remove the big videos in the project before you sent it to me via email.


 * Socials**
 * Summary paragraph for today's in-class Cornell Notes due **Wednesday, June 4th** (10 min.)
 * Continue taking Cornell Notes (with a summary paragraph) on pages 151 - 152 due **Wednesday, June 4th** (30 min.)
 * title of notes: Who Has the Power?
 * main ideas: Governor General, The Cabinet, The House of Commons, The Senate, The Judiciary, The People
 * identify your own key vocabulary list
 * Complete your mock trial paragraphs (Regina vs. Luke Skywalker) for ** Wednesday, June 11th ** (60 min.)


 * ESL**
 * If you did not fill out the grammar quiz by now, you can still do it, but you will get 50% of your score
 * Please bring your ESL notebooks and free-write journals to class on Monday

__**Wednesday, May 28th, 2014**__


 * Language Arts**
 * Review the **Text Features** (not structures) for your QUIZ **on FRIDAY**
 * Continue filling out your **Reading Log** due MONDAY

Math
 * Socials**
 * Mock trial question sheet with perfect paragraphs due Wednesday, June 4th
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 10.3 - p336-337 #1-3, 5-6
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook p81
 * Vocabulary Quiz on chapter 8 & 9 on Friday, May 30th

__**Tuesday, May 27, 2014**__


 * Science **
 * CYU 2.1 Questions 2,3 and 2.2 Questions 1 and 2
 * Vocabulary due Monday June 2, 2014

ESL
 * bring ESL notebooks on Monday, June 2 (next week)
 * complete online quiz by tomorrow at 8:00 pm (3 min.)

__**Monday, May 26, 2014**__

ESL
 * bring ESL notebooks on Monday, June 2 (next week)
 * complete online quiz by Wednesday, May 28 (3 min.)

__**Thursday, May 22nd, 2014**__

Science
 * SCIENCE FAIR TOMORROW!!!!! MEANING ALL CLASSES CANCELLED
 * Please BRING SCIENCE materials used in your experiment
 * Please bring your Ipad with the Ibook author Macbook version already uploaded into the Ipad
 * To do this you need to open up //IBook// app with the ipad, connect the cord into the computer and select preview on Ibook Author on your Macbook. Once it's uploaded from the Macbook and Ipad you can then disconnect the cord.
 * If you are still have trouble come find me in the SBH at 8:15am tomorrow morning
 * Bring your MacBook (In case the Ipad does not work properly)
 * GOOD LUCK to all and MAY THE JUDGES BE FOREVER IN YOUR FAVOR!!!


 * Socials**
 * Read through the script for the mock trial: Regina vs. Luke Skywalker
 * Watch **Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope** (if you can....it will help you understand what is talked about in the mock trial)
 * Mock trial scheduled for Wednesday's class next week!

__**Wednesday, May 21st**__

__**Science**__
 * Please double check the rubric while adding last minute pieces to your science fair projects tonight. Spelling and grammar COUNT! so please read and double check everything in IBOOK AUTHOR!!!!
 * Both IBook Author and Journals need to be finished by tomorrow - Putting .iba files onto IPads during AA time or class time tomorrow. Bring IPad's to school tomorrow if you have one with the CONNECTING CORD!
 * Presentations Friday for Judges and in class next week with Mr. Marks

__**Math**__
 * Video 10.2
 * Workbook 78 & 79
 * Estimation due Friday, May 23

__**Monday, May 19**__
 * Math**
 * No homework! Woo!
 * If you did not hand in your vocabulary, please do so next class.

__**Friday, May 16, 2014**__
 * Math**
 * Your open book math test is on Monday. Calculators are permitted, but, you must bring your own.
 * Chapter 9 vocabulary due on Monday

__**Wednesday, May 14, 2014**__
 * Socials**
 * Complete your three paragraphs for your one sided argument tomorrow. For more information, please see the wikispace (daily lessons - term 4)


 * Math**
 * Bring a calculator (no phones) to class if you want to use one. Make sure you have a pencil and eraser tomorrow


 * ESL (Henry, Jay, Michael H., Brian, Chan, Jiwoo, Benjamin, Danny) **
 * Check your email and follow the instructions, otherwise you will have to do a grammar workshop next week and you will not be allowed to participate in our graphing project!

__**Tuesday, May 13, 2014**__

Science >
 * Science Fair: Recording all observations - Videos, pictures and words
 * Science Fair Rubric [[file:Science Fair IBook Author Rubric.docx]]


 * ESL**
 * Check your email to see if you have been sent extra instructions about yesterday's assignment
 * This counts for homework and it is due by tonight at 8:00 pm (unless I gave you a different due date in your email)
 * If you did not receive an email from me yesterday you can disregard this :)

__**Monday, 12, 2014**__
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 9.4 - p307-308 #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11
 * 9.6 - p312-313 #1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14
 * Mark your answers

__**Friday, May 9, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Come with a video of you doing your science fair experiment
 * Study Guide (Test Tuesday May 13)

__**Things to know**__ What makes something Living? 1.1 You need to be able to identify the (Independent, dependent and controlled) Variables in an experiment The living and non-living components and how they interact in an ecosystem The characteristics and needs of livings things. You'll need to compare the characteristics and needs of two different organisms. All the vocabulary words and their meaning


 * Math**
 * Video 9.4 & 9.6
 * Workbook 73 & 75
 * ESL**
 * look at grammar record and make sure grammatical rules are entered into your charts e.g. 'preposition'; 'article'; 'word choice' (15 min.)
 * if grammatical rules are missing from your chart, you will have a lot of work to do during our next grammar workshop! Please try to do as much as you can at home and email me if you need help
 * bring ESL notebooks with homework from April 28 (__the date needs to be written at the top)__ and prepare for your grammar workshop on Mon. morning
 * have a great weekend!

__**Thursday May 8, 2014**__


 * Science **
 * Test next Tuesday on Chapter 1 and Vocabulary Chapter 1 due Friday in Evernote
 * Bring questions/concerns to the class about the science fair
 * Record all your experiment data in the journal and show me on Friday
 * Follow the deadline checklist in the Science Fair google Doc

__**Wednesday, May 7, 2014**__
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class (post difficult questions in wiki):
 * 9.3 - p302-303 #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12-14, 15
 * Mid-chapter Review: Read p304, do 305(all)
 * Mark your answers
 * Estimations due Friday May 9
 * Quiz 9.1-9.3 on May 9th

__**Wednesday, April 30th, 2014**__
 * Math **
 * If not finished in class (post difficult questions in wiki):
 * 9.1 - p293-295 #1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11(pick2), 12, 13
 * 9.2 - p297-299 #1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 9.1 & 9.2
 * Workbook 70, 71, 72
 * Estimation due Friday, May 9
 * Quiz 9.1-9.3 on Friday, May 9th

__**Tuesday, April 29th**__

Bring your order forms for the yearbook! Due May 7

__**Monday, April 28th, 2014**__


 * Language Arts**
 * make sure you bring your **novel and reading log** to class EVERY DAY --not bringing these items will mean that you are UNPREPARED
 * Reading Logs will be collected on **Wednesday** since it is the end of April


 * Math **
 * Chapter 8 vocabulary due on Wednesday
 * Projects due on Wednesday, April 30th, at the start of class.

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 * ESL **
 * finish corrections and have them ready for our next homework check (May 12)

__**Friday, April 25, 2014**__
 * Math**
 * Blueprints project due Wednesday, April 30 at the start of class. You will have Monday's class to work on it.

__**Thursday, April 24, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Make sure your science fair log is organized and easy to read
 * You should have about 3-4 science fair reflections on things you have done so far
 * Materials, Initial procedure, identify variables
 * Ecosystems lab due Friday at midnight
 * Vocabulary words due Friday at midnight

__**Wednesday, April 23, 2014**__

Write three paragraphs answering three questions about our trip today.
 * Socials**
 * One paragraph for each question (**topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentences**)
 * Where did you go on a field trip today and how is an example of Seoul's infrastructure? (est 15 min.)
 * What did you see at the waste treatment facility and how did it work (identify one area you visited)? (est 15 min.)
 * What did you learn about waste treatment today? (est 15 min.)
 * Paragraphs are due Wednesday next week (45 min. spread over 1 week - 7 days)


 * Drama**
 * read your script at least 5 times before next class (you don't need to memorize it) (10 min.)
 * Math**
 * Work on your project. You will have Friday's class to work on the project. Due Monday at the start of class.
 * Estimations due Friday.
 * Check powerschool to see if you're missing anything.

__**Tuesday, April 22, 2014**__


 * Science **
 * Interactions to the ecosystem lab due Friday
 * Science Fair Topic, Hypothesis and Research due Next Class no EXCUSES

__**Monday, April 21, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Interactions to the ecosystem lab due Friday
 * Science Fair Topic, Hypothesis and Research due Next Class no EXCUSES


 * Math**
 * Read through the project rubric
 * Blueprint image is due on Friday. We will work on calculations on Friday.
 * Feel free to come and see the sample in the math room.

__**Thursday, April 17, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * **Chapter 1 Vocabulary in the Individual Course Wiki (Due Next Friday)**

MS Students I would like to announce 3 important things

1) Some people have not sent me their Science Fair google doc and/or some people have not allowed me to edit their work. Please CHECK NOW in your google doc

2) I have added a proper table and template into your google docs. Please erase the i.e (examples) I shared in the template and put in your own work.

3) Please have a initial hypothesis based on lots of research that you will do for homework this weekend in your journal ready for next class!


 * Bring PE clothes and water bottles for our field trip to the park tomorrow.**
 * Bring money for the PTA Bazaar**
 * Bring back your yearbook forms if you want to buy a yearbook**

__ **Wednesday, April 16th, 2014** __


 * Socials**
 * Try This on page 148 - do only question #1 (EST 15 min.)
 * create the chart by hand in your binder
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (Post questions on wiki under “Difficult Questions”)
 * 8.10 - p280-281 #1-4, 7, 8, 11
 * 8.11 - p283 #1-4
 * Workbook self test p 69
 * Chapter Review: Read p284; Do #1-12
 * Mark your answers

__ **Tuesday April 15, 2014** __


 * Science **
 * Create a Google Doc called " Name Science Fair Project Journal Log"
 * Fill out the topic recommender for and copy the link of topic's they recommended for you in the google doc that you created.
 * MUST HAVE A TOPIC

[] __**Monday, April 14**__
 * Math** (est: enough time was given in class to complete questions)
 * If not finished in class: (Post questions on wiki under “Difficult Questions”)
 * 8.8 - p276 #1-5
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 8.10
 * Workbook 67 & 68
 * No estimation this week

__**Friday, April 11**__
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (Post questions on wiki under “Difficult Questions”)
 * Workbook 63 & 64
 * 8.6 - p268-269 #2, 4-9
 * 8.7 - p272-273 #1-5, 7, 8
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 8.6 & 8.7 (There are 4: Optional – covered in class)
 * Video 8.8 + 8.9 (not optional, please watch this video)
 * Workbook 65, 66
 * Quiz 8.6&8.7 on Monday

ESL
 * bring your ESL notebooks with all of your corrections written out! This is due Monday at 8:35 am (Yes, I mean MONDAY and not Friday) :)


 * __Thursday, April 10__**


 * Socials**
 * Finish your Cornell Notes from pages 134 and 135 in your binder.
 * Watch the following video:
 * Sustainable seafood and integrated fish farming in China
 * Then write a paragraph in your binder explaining the process that is used and how it is sustainable.
 * Be sure to create a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence
 * Both items are due next Wednesday (~30 - 40 min.)


 * ESL**
 * bring your ESL notebooks with your corrections written in COMPLETE SENTENCES (~5 min.)
 * please do the grammar quiz emailed to you. You may use the keynote presentations on the ESL wiki to find the answers, but the quiz needs to be completed by tomorrow morning at 8:35 am (~10 min.)

__**Wednesday, April 9**__
 * Math**
 * No homework
 * Estimations due on Friday
 * Ch7 Test corrections due Friday, April 11th.
 * Last day for any un-submitted assignments is April 11th.

__**Tuesday, April 8, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Debate this Thursday and Friday - Know when you are speaking and what you will say in your group. Please have a strong argument and be ready for people to challenge your argument.

__**Monday, April 7, 2014**__


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (Post questions on wiki under “Difficult Questions”) - (est 10min; 25minutes was given in class)
 * 8.3 - p252-253 #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8
 * 8.4 - p256-257 #1, 4-7
 * 8.5 - p260-261 #2, 4, 5, 6
 * Read p262
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook 61, 62
 * Quiz next class about naming and estimating angles (8.1-8.3)
 * Estimations due on Friday: How many staples in a single strip? http://www.estimation180.com/uploads/1/3/8/8/13883834/780845_orig.jpg?545
 * Ch7 Test corrections due Friday, April 11th.
 * Last day for any un-submitted assignments is April 11th.

__**Friday, April 4, 2014**__
 * Math**
 * Practice Questions: (Post questions on wiki under “Difficult Questions”)
 * 8.1 - p246-247 #1, 2, 5, 7-11 (15min)
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 8.2 & 8.3 (7min)
 * Workbook 59&60 (8min)
 * Ch7 Test corrections due Friday, April 11th.
 * Last day for any un-submitted assignments is April 11th.

__**Thursday, April 3, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Spinoff Technology presentation - only answering the four questions
 * Read 12.2 & 12.3 and then do both CYU's


 * ESL**
 * bring ESL notebooks with COMPLETE SENTENCES that should have been done during spring break (forgetting your notebook will result in an 'N')

__**Wednesday, April 2nd**__

What do you think p242 Video 8.1 Workbook 58 Estimation sheet due on Friday. If you have a protractor, please bring it to class for this chapter.
 * Math**

__**Tuesday, April 1st**__


 * Science**
 * Test corrections for 3 marks due tomorrow


 * Socials**
 * Be sure to bring your notes and your mind maps from the Ban Ki Moon assignment and hand them in tomorrow. Sorry everyone, I forgot that I had asked you to hand those things in as well.

> --make sure you go over any details that are confusing BEFORE the quiz (within your groups) >
 * Language Arts**
 * Lit. Circles **tomorrow**, so please have your worksheet for YOUR role ready for tomorrow's discussion
 * AR Quiz on **Friday**
 * Bookmark the new link for Renaissance Place: @https://rpna2.renlearn.co.kr/rpna87rs/public/rpm/login/Login.aspx?srcID=t
 * Here is the link to Tyler DeWitt's youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/tdewitt451

__**Monday, March 31, 2014**__ Review: Read p234; do p235-236 #4, 5(pick2), 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 Chapter 7 Test on Monday, March 31. Chapter vocabulary due on this day as well. Sierpinski triangle due Wednesday, April 4. Estimations due on Friday. If you did not get a sheet, please pick one up from the math room. ([])
 * Math**

__**Friday, March 21st, 2014**__


 * Socials**
 * Ban Ki Moon letter due Wednesday, April 2nd after the holiday!!!
 * for more details please refer to the grade 6 social studies wikispace

__**Thursday, March 20**__

ESL
 * study the two keynote presentations on the home page of the ESL wiki and enjoy your spring break!

__ **Wednesday, March 19th, 2014** __

**Math**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 7.7 - P232 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 * Mark your answers
 * Chapter 7 Test on Wednesday, April 2nd. Chapter vocabulary due on this day as well.
 * Estimation due Thursday, March 20th.
 * Fractal Triangle - must complete until leve 5. Will be due with your test. It's up to you if you want to finish it during Spring Break (http://renambot.lakephoto.org/classes/488/diagrams/sierpinski.gif)
 * Links to additional practice questions (include answers)
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__ **Monday, March 17, 2014** __ **Math** (est: 10min: most of work could have been completed in class) >> 7.5 - p224-225 #3-6, 8, 9, 10, 13 >> 7.6 - p228 #1-3, 7, 9, 10, 12 >> Mark your answers >> Video 7.5 & 7.6 >> Workbook 54, 55
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * Estimation handout due Thursday, March 20th. This week's estimation: How many sheets of paper in the box? http://www.estimation180.com/uploads/1/3/8/8/13883834/5181954.jpg?537
 * Bring a ruler for next class if you can.

__ **Thursday March 13, 2014** __


 * Language Arts**
 * read, read, read, read, read and read your **novel**
 * then, you can get a head start on our **Literature Circle** (Wednesday)
 * have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND! (that's a MUST!)


 * Health & Career**
 * complete your **Media Assignment** (an A4 doc and a Works Cited page) and send to me on **FRIDAY**
 * hand in the Media Assignment **Rubric** on **MONDAY**


 * Science **
 * Use Study Guide for the Quiz on Tuesday!


 * Socials**
 * Shorthand notes from pages 78-79 (10 - 20 min.)
 * Study Guide questions for next week's test (40 min.)

__**Wednesday, March 12th, 2014**__


 * Socials**
 * Shorthand note taking from page 78 -79, "Population Growth"
 * due next Wednesday (total estimated time - 30-40 minutes)
 * Math (est: 15min. Most of work should have been finished in class)**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 7.3 - p217-218 #1(pick2), 3(pick2), 4, 5(pick2), 6, 8, 9
 * Review: Read p220; Do p221 #2-6, 8
 * Mark your answers
 * Bring your workbook next class
 * Quiz 7.1-7.4 on Monday, March 17th
 * Estimation due Thursday, March 13th

__**Tuesday March 11, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * 11.6 CYU > 15 mins

__**Monday, March, 10, 2014**__


 * Math**
 * Video 7.3
 * Workbook 52, 53
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 7.1 - p211 #1-6
 * 7.2 - p214-215 #1(pick2), 3-5, 7, 8, 10-12
 * Mark your answers
 * Estimation handout due Thursday, March 13 th.

__**Friday March 7, 2014**__

Homework from last class will be checked next class. Complete estimation handout. Due Thursday, March 13th. How many sheets of paper in one ream (one package)? http://www.estimation180.com/uploads/1/3/8/8/13883834/7332319_orig.jpg?539
 * Science**
 * Bring canister and rocket to lab on Tuesday to test. Missing either one will result in a zero for the lab > 10 mins
 * Math**

__**Thursday, March 6th, 2014**__


 * Socials**
 * Complete your three entries in your Evernote glossary. (15 - 20 min.)
 * Complete Hamil's story part 2 questions (5 - 10 min.)


 * Science**
 * Bring more material for rocket lab

__**Wednesday, March 5th, 2014**__


 * Socials**
 * Finish glossary work form class today. (10 min.)


 * Math** (est: 5 min - most of work should have been completed in class)
 * Video 7.1 & 7.2
 * Workbook 50, 51

__**Monday, March 3, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * 11.3 CYU
 * Bring Materials for rocket building lab on Thursday!
 * Read 11.4 Rocket building lab

Good job on your tests! No new homework for today, yay! If you did not hand in your vocabulary, please do so next class. If you did not write your test today, you will have it on Wednesday.
 * Math**

__**Friday, February 28, 2014**__

__**Math**__ 6.7 – p201 #1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Review: Read p202; Do p203-204 1(pick2), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10(pick2), 12, 13(pick2), 14, 16 Mark your answers Online quiz 6.7 Study for chapter 6 test on Monday, March 3. Chapter vocabulary due on Monday also.

__**Science**__
 * Entire Flight Lab due Friday at Midnight.

__**Thursday, February 27th, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Finish Flight Lab and design your final flyer for testing tomorrow


 * Socials**
 * Reflection due Wednesday next week
 * for more details, see my daily lessons on my wikispace
 * second page of the handout from today's class is due Wednesday (read the story and answer the three questions)

__**Wednesday, February 26th, 2014**__
 * Student council: meeting at lunch tomorrow. Bring permission slips to avoid getting an 'N' on your ROC :)**


 * Socials**
 * Reflection due Wednesday next week
 * for more details, see my daily lessons on my wikispace

> *Q1, Q2 and Q3 STAR Reading Test Scores > *AR Goal > *AR Points/Month (for example, if your AR Goal is 12 points, then you will write 4 points/month) > *February points > *Reading Record
 * Language Arts**
 * **Grammar Test** is on FRIDAY, so please review your worksheets to be successful on the test.
 * Complete your **Cool Runnings Worksheet** --it is due on FRIDAY
 * Complete your **Sentence Monkey worksheet** as practice for the Grammar Test
 * Finish filling out your **Reading Log** (for February) --it is also due on FRIDAY. I will be looking at the:
 * Math**
 * None! Yay!
 * Test on Monday, March 3.

__**Tuesday, February 25th, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * New designed airplane drawn and made for next class. Complete most of the Flyer lab including the procedure


 * Socials**
 * Presentations for the Global South-South Expo 2013 on Wednesday!

__**Monday, February 24th, 2014**__
 * tomorrow is the last day to buy dance tickets!**


 * Language Arts**
 * **Grammar Test** on FRIDAY --make sure you continue practicing different parts of speech
 * **Reading Log** due on FRIDAY --continue reading at home (your next **option** for an AR Quiz is on Wednesday)


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki) (est: practice questions should have been finished in class)
 * 6.4 - p193 #1-6
 * 6.6 - P197-198 #2(pick2), 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 6.5 (est: 3min)
 * Workbook 46 (5min)
 * Test on Monday, March 3.

__**Friday, February 21, 2014**__


 * Nanjing Students** - add information to your slides for the presentation on Monday. Check your email on Saturday with some other practice questions.

> If you didn't complete an AR Quiz on Friday, we will have time for another **AR Quiz** on WEDNESDAY > --we will also have library time on Wednesday as well, so you can get a new book if you need one. > >> @http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/basketball/Articles/Articles%20definite%20and%20indefinite.html >> >> **Prepositions:** Football (Soccer Shoot out) game >> @http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/football/prepositions/prepostions%20penalty%20game.html >>  >> **Prepositions:** Spin the Wheel game @http://www.eslgamesplus.com/preposition-interactive-grammar-game-for-esl-wheel-game/ >> >> **Conjunctions:** Wheel of Fortune game >> @http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/wheel/conjunctions_wheel.html
 * Language Arts**
 * Continue reading during the weekend (at least 30 minutes/day)
 * Practice proper grammar with the following games. We will be having a **Grammar Test** on FRIDAY
 * **Articles:** Basketball game


 * Math** (est: most should have been finished in class. 10min)
 * If not finished in class:
 * Video 6.4 & 6.6
 * Workbook 45 & 47

__**Thursday, February 20**__


 * Socials**
 * Finish your self-assessment and hand in tomorrow
 * presentations are on Wednesday next week


 * ESL**
 * bring your notebook and please avoid having to go back to your locker to get it :)


 * Science**
 * Bring in materials for flyer design > less than 5 mins
 * Draw and label your design and in skitch or on paper (Take close up picture and drag into Evernote lab) >less than 5 mins. 25 mins of class time given
 * Chapter 11 Vocab. Due at Midnight > 10 mins

__**Wednesday, February 19**__

Bring 3000 won if you would like to buy a dance ticket during AA:)

> (2 coordinate conjunctions, 2 correlative conjunctions and 2 subordinate conjunctions) > > > **Articles:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Basketball game > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/basketball/Articles/Articles%20definite%20and%20indefinite.html > > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">**Prepositions:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Football (Soccer Shoot out) game > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">@http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/football/prepositions/prepostions%20penalty%20game.html > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">**Prepositions:** Spin the Wheel game @http://www.eslgamesplus.com/preposition-interactive-grammar-game-for-esl-wheel-game/ > > **Conjunctions:** Wheel of Fortune game > @http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/wheel/conjunctions_wheel.html
 * Language Arts**
 * Complete your **Conjunctions** practice sheet (p. 41)... ** Try it: ** Write six sentences that use conjunctions ** (10 mins) **
 * ** AR QUIZ on Friday :D **(your goal should be to FINISH your book by then)
 * Practice for the grammar olympics using the grammar game links...


 * Socials**
 * Be sure to come prepared to work well with your group tomorrow


 * Math** (est: 10 min; most of work should have been finished in class)
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki)
 * 6.3 - p188-189 #1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
 * Review : read p190; do p191 (all)
 * Mark your answers
 * Quiz 6.1-6.3 on Friday, February 21

__**Tuesday, February 18**__

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 * Language Arts**
 * Complete your **Prepositions** practice sheet (p. 47) by doing the following...
 * **Solve it:** Look at the picture and complete the sentences **(5 mins)**
 * **Try It:** Write four sentences that include (different) prepositional phrases. Underline the prepositions in your sentences **(10 mins)**
 * **AR QUIZ on Friday :D**

Bring 3000 won if you would like to buy a dance ticket during AA:)


 * Science**
 * 11.1 CYU > 10 mins
 * Chapter 11 Vocabulary due Friday > 30 mins

__//The physics behind lift and flight//__ http://phys.org/news/2012-01-wings.html http://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/13030/why-does-the-air-flow-faster-over-the-top-of-an-airfoil


 * __Monday, February 17,__** __2014__


 * Language Arts**

Complete your ** Articles ** practice sheet (p. 49) by doing the following...
 * **Prove it:** Proofread the paragraph and change any incorrect articles to the correct ones. **(10 mins)**
 * **Try It:** What is your favourite play, movie, or TV show? Write a paragraph describing your favourite. Underline the articles. **(10 mins)**


 * Art**


 * We will have 1:1 conferences tomorrow in class so please bring some homework to work on while you wait for your turn. Anyone who is unprepared will have to help around the art room.
 * Please bring any old newspapers to the art room if you have some at home. The content doesn't matter since it will be used as craft supplies. Thank you


 * Math **


 * Reminder: Test Corrections due on Friday, February 21
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on wiki) (should be finished from class)
 * 6.1 - p179 – 181 #1, 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13
 * 6.2 - p184-185 #1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 14
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 6.3 (5min)
 * Workbook 44 (5min)
 * Quiz 6.1-6.3 on Friday, February 21

__**Friday, February 14, 2014**__


 * Math** - est videos 10min; workbook 10min
 * If not finished in class:
 * Getting Started Chapter 6
 * What do you think? P 177
 * Video 6.1 & 6.2
 * Workbook 42 & 43
 * Dont' forgot to hand in chapter 5 vocabluary, if you have not already done so.

__**Thursday, February 13, 2014**__


 * Science**
 * Designing submersible
 * See the **CRITERIA** on how to properly build on page 198-199
 * Tuesday Feb 18 at the start of class EST> 30-45 mins
 * Studying for tomorrow's quiz EST > 15 mins


 * Socials**
 * Your task is to create an 09 Pages document (demo on the overhead)
 * Save it as “**Your name - Quality of Life Table**”
 * Create a table with **4 columns** and **10 rows**
 * Enter the names of each country from the table on page 71 into the first column on the left - title it **Countries**
 * Enter the categories along the top of the columns; **Hemisphere Locations, Life expectancy, GNP per capita**
 * Use the interent to research and find current data to help you fill in your chart
 * Then share it on Edmodo (**create a post and set the release schedule for February 19th @ 8:30 am**)
 * **Bonus** - add an extra row to include Korea


 * Estimated time - 20 minutes (not due until Wednesday next week)

__**Wednesday, February 12th, 2014**__


 * Socials**
 * In your glossary define **GNP (Gross national product)**, **high-income**, **middle-income**, and **low-income**
 * create an example sentence for each
 * keep an eye on your for a post on Edmodo tonight!

**Student Council**
 * hand in your permission slips by tomorrow 3:30 pm
 * if you have lost your permission slip, make a new one and get your club teacher's signature
 * anyone who doesn't hand this in will get an 'N' for not being prepared
 * Math **
 * Tessellation project due on Friday at 4:00 - Black backing paper in my room.
 * If you have not yet handed in your chapter 5 vocabulary, please hand it in by Friday.

__**Tuesday, February 11th, 2014**__

1. Finish Polar Suit Lab due Friday at Midnight 2. Quiz Friday on Chapter 10. See study guide in the individual course Wiki

__ **Monday, February 10th, 2014** __

**Math**
 * For next class - finish your tessellation IMAGES (both)
 * Wednesday's class: **Chapter 5 mini-test**. Will have time to work on your tessellation if you finish early. Chapter vocabulary due on this day as well.
 * **Tessellation projects due at the start of class on Friday, February 14th.**

__ **Friday, February 7th, 2014** __


 * Science**
 * Must have insulator complete for Tuesday's Lab
 * Must have a procedure complete for conducting an fair test experiment on Tuesday.


 * Socials**
 * Be sure to finish answering all three questions in the handout for next class on Wednesday!
 * ...and great job this week you guys!
 * Math**
 * Read the tessellation project rubric.
 * Work on your stencils and/or tessellation picture (if you had approval for your stencil already)
 * Monday's class: will have all of class time to work on tessellation project. Goal is to complete your images and have your explanation started.
 * Wednesday's class: **Chapter 5 mini-test**. Will have time to work on your tessellation if you finish early. Chapter vocabulary due on this day as well.
 * ** Tessellation projects due at the start of class on Friday, February 14th. **

__ **Wednesday, February 5th, 2014** __


 * Science**


 * Bring material for insulators

FOR FRIDAY: >> FOR EXAMPLE: ** blue ** for nouns, ** pink or purple ** for adjectives, ** orange or red ** for verbs and ** green ** for adverbs :D >
 * Language Arts**
 * complete your ** Verbs/adverbs Test **
 * bring your **Q2 Reading Log** AND **current novel** (for independent reading) to class
 * bring **4 different colours** of pens, pencil crayons OR highlighters
 * Socials**
 * be sure to bring your handout to class tomorrow to work on the "Bill Gates Annual letter" reading for information assignment.


 * Math**
 * Practice making a tessellation stencil with your square piece of cardboard.
 * You don't to draw a pattern quite yet. We'll be talking about requirements and more detail about the project on Friday. You will get 2 new pieces of cardboard to use and will have Friday and Monday to work on the assignment

__ **Tuesday, February 4th, 2014** __


 * Language Arts**
 * complete the Adjectives Test and bring to class tomorrow
 * check out [|KIVA]


 * Science**


 * 10.1 CYU
 * Chapter 10 Vocabulary see individual course wiki or Evernote for the words

__**Monday, February 3, 2014**__


 * Music **
 * Students who have still not submitted their work from Quarter 2 (I have told you who you are) have until the end of today to submit or face a grade of "0". Get it done!


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (be prepared with your challenging/incorrect answers for class)
 * 5.6 – p 169 #1-5
 * Review: Read p170; Do p 171 – 172 (all)
 * Mark your answers
 * Chapter test on Monday, February 10 th (chapter vocabulary due on this day as well)

__**Monday, January 27, 2014**__


 * Math**
 * 5.4 – p 160-161 #1-4, 7
 * 5.5 – p 164-165 #3, 4, 6, 7, 8
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook 38 & 39
 * Chapter test on Monday, February 10 th (chapter vocabulary due on this day as well)


 * Socials**
 * __Songdo City assignment__ - This is still due on Wednesday. Be sure to send me the file in either **Pages 09** or as a **PDF**. This is due on Wednesday, if it is not in my inbox on that day (or not in the proper format), I will not mark it (which means an "m" for missing and a score of 0).
 * __Test__ - We will be having an open-book, take-home test. This means you can use your binder, textbook, and the internet at home to help you on the test! Your test will be an online Google form and you will have until **Wednesday at 9:00 pm** to complete it. Please **check your email**, as I will send the test to you before 7:00 pm tomorrow night. I will only mark your first attempt.

__**Friday January 24th, 2014**__
 * Music**
 * Hatchet Soundtrack project due tomorrow. Be prepared to present it.


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (be prepared with your challenging/incorrect answers for class)
 * 5.3 – p154-155 #2-7
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook 37 (check with answers copied from board)
 * Online quiz 5.3
 * Review: Read p156; do p157 #1-4
 * Mark your answers
 * Quiz 5.1-5.3 next class, on January 27 th

> YOU NEED: **one box** (cereal box, shoe, box, etc.) and **five items** YOU would need to survive. > USE: your creativity and be unique --think about things that are important/useful to YOU > DO NOT include: weapons of ANY kind OR //perishable// food ("perishable food" means food that needs to be in the refrigerator)
 * Language Arts**
 * get started on the **Main Entree** and the **Dessert** portion of your **Book Report**
 * prepare a **Survival Kit** to bring to class on **MONDAY**


 * Socials**
 * your assignment on **Songdo City is due Wednesday next week** (see the assignment directions and rubric in the "Assignments" section of my wikispace)
 * **Test next Wednesday week** - all notes should be in your binder, but if you are missing them they have been posted in this week's lesson plans in the term 2 section for daily lessons
 * bring a book to class on Wednesday...you will silently read if you finish the test before others.

__**Thursday, January 23rd, 2014**__


 * Math**
 * Check your powerschool tonight. Last day for any final submission is tomorrow, Friday January 24th.

__**Tuesday, January 21st, 2014**__


 * Science **
 * Study guide posted in Evernote (Quiz Thursday)
 * Take a exploration to an extreme environment group presentation (Thursday)

Attach the following to a single email and send it to me by **Thursday, January 23rd.** 1. Music Survey and results 2. Emotions Lesson 3. Student Responses for Emotion lesson 4. History of Music Assignment 5. Participation Self Assessment
 * Music 6 **

Finish Novel Soundtrack Assignment and be prepared to present it on Tuesday, Jan 28th.


 * Language arts**


 * finish reading chapter 15 and 16
 * work on soup and salad portions of Hatchet book report

__ **Monday, January 20th, 2014** __ **Math**


 * If not finished in class: (be prepared with your challenging/incorrect answers for class)
 * 5.1 - P149-150 #2, 3, 4, 5, 7
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook 35 & 36 (check with answers copied from board)
 * Online quiz 5.1 & 5.2
 * Reminder that ch4 binders and ch4 vocabulary is due Friday, January 24 th.
 * Check your power school for any assignment you are missing. Last day to submit items is January 24 th.

__ **Friday, January 17, 2014** __


 * Science**
 * Read 9.5 Going on a Expedition

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 * Math**
 * Make sure you email your chapter 4 project tonight. I will be marking them on Saturday and Sunday
 * If not finished in class:
 * Getting Started & What do you think?
 * ESL**
 * write out corrections and bring ESL notebooks to class next Friday
 * anyone who does not do their homework will have to do a grammar project on the weekend
 * Brian, Louis, Chan, Ben, Sarah, Winnie, Henry, MJ, Michael: finish your grammar record by Saturday 8:00 pm, then wait for my email before you start writing your corrections


 * __ Thursday, January 16, 2014 __**


 * Science**
 * 9.4 Read and CYU Questions

__**Wednesday, January 15th**__


 * Socials**
 * Title: __Try This page 118__
 * Answer all of the bullet point questions in complete sentences **in your binder**
 * This is to be handed in for a homework check tomorrow
 * Math**
 * Project due next class.
 * Chapter vocabulary & binder checks due on Monday
 * **Check powerschool for any work you may be missing. Last day for collecting work will be January 24** ** th . **

__**Tuesday, January 14th**__


 * Language Arts**
 * read **Chapter 5** of Hatchet
 * fill out your ** New Vocabulary ** worksheet and your ** Questions ** worksheet (during reading)

__**Monday, January 13th**__


 * Science**
 * 9.3 CYU


 * Language Arts**
 * read **Chapter 3**
 * fill out your **New Vocabulary** worksheet and your **Questions** worksheet (during reading)


 * Math**
 * Check powerschool for any work you may be missing. Last day for collecting work will be January 24th.
 * Work on project at home. You will have class time on Wednesday to work on it as well. If you would like feedback, leave your instructions on my desk and email me your assignment. I will give you feedback and things to work on on the shee**t.**

__Friday, January 10, 2014__

Science**
 * Read the rest of 9.2 and answer all the CYU questions for 9.2


 * Language Arts**
 * Read **Chapter 2** of Hatchet BY Monday
 * Look at the **Hatchet Novel Study** (doc) that I have shared with you on **Google Docs**
 * Consider the **Soup & Salad** portion of your book report

> >
 * Health & Career**
 * Complete your **Clubs Reflection** and edit it --DUE on **Monday**


 * ESL**- write out ESL corrections and bring ESL notebook to class next Friday


 * Math**
 * Check powerschool for any work you may be missing. Last day for collecting work will be January 24th.**
 * Work on project at home. You will have class time on Monday to work on it as well. Write down all your questions and bring them to class then. If you need any materials for your final product, please email me.**

__Thursday, January 9, 2014__


 * WINTER SPORTS DAY FORM is due** tomorrow (Friday)

Language Arts **
 * make sure you have your copy of Hatchet at school & bring it to class
 * bring your "Predictions" worksheet to class as well


 * Socials**
 * **KWL chart** and your **drawing** on one service in a Seoul's infrastructure is due next class.
 * for more detailed directions, refer to my wikispace (the daily lessons section)
 * read pages 112 - 114 in your textbook as well


 * Science**
 * 9.1 Try This Excerise

__**Tuesday, January 7, 2014**__
 * Bring your skiing/sledding form - **Due this Friday**


 * Science**
 * Vocab due Friday Jan 10
 * 9.1 CYU due Thursday
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (we will go through difficult questions next class)
 * Read p139
 * Do p140-142 (all)
 * Online quiz – will be sent tonight
 * If you want to, you can work on your projects. However, you will have time to work on them in class on Friday and Monday. Try to finish all of your work by Sunday, so that you only have to make a few edits on Monday.


 * Socials**
 * Glossary homework
 * You do not have to copy a definition, instead, use your textbook and a dictionary to create a definition in your own words for each term.
 * You may copy the format from my shared Evernote Social Studies notebook.
 * Quiz on these words tomorrow!


 * Drama**
 * Be sure to pick your Batman clip for Monday next week.
 * please download it as an MP3 or MP4 file onto your computer, using websites like keepvid.com

__**Monday, January 6, 2014**__


 * Math**
 * Curious Math p130
 * Send emails to your survey group. Make sure you have this data ready for Wednesday
 * Complete 4.5 and 4.7 if not finished from before the break. We will go through any challenging questions on Wednesday.

__**Tuesday, December 17, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * All daily logs, project summary questions, picture and diagram drawing due Thursday midnight in Evernote

__**Monday, December 16, 2013**__

__**Math**__
 * Practice Questions (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 4.5 - p128-129 #1, 3, 4, 5
 * 4.7 - p138 #1-3
 * Project: When you have an "approved label" on your survey, you can send out your form. I will check these nightly for approval. Finish all of your questionnaires before you leave for Christmas break.
 * ** DO NOT SEND YOUR SURVEY UNTIL YOU HAVE APPROVAL **

__**Friday, December 13, 2013**__


 * Language Arts**
 * Study for your upcoming **Short Story Test** on Tuesday, December 17th (see email)
 * Read **30 minutes** each day (30 mins x 4days = 2 hours) AND write it down in your **Reading Log**
 * Math**
 * Finish Part I & II in your group google doc for surveys (document will be updated by Saturday)
 * Check your email on Saturday for review information.
 * Quiz will be on Monday

__**Thursday, December 12, 2013**__


 * Language Arts**
 * Study for your upcoming **Short Story Test** on Tuesday, December 17th (see email)
 * Read **30 minutes** each day (30 mins x 4days = 2 hours) AND write it down in your **Reading Log**

Very interesting podcast series about the history of mathematics. Make sure you start with episode 1, if you're interested: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/maths
 * Math**


 * Science**
 * Bring extra material if you need some
 * Finish the daily log day 2
 * Diagram needs to be finished

__**Wednesday, December 2013**__
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 4.4 - p122-123 #2-6
 * Review: Read p 124, do p125 #1-3
 * 4.6 - p134-135 #1, 2, 3, 4, 6
 * Mark your answers
 * Workbook 31
 * Quiz 4.1 - 4.4 on Friday
 * Project: Have your key question (Part I in shared google doc) and the questionnaire (Part II in shared google doc) complete by Friday. I will give you feedback on Friday morning. Make sure everyone contributes to the document. I will be able to see who makes edits.

__**Tuesday, December 10, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * Finish daily log day 1 (Full detail)
 * Finish diagram with full detail and labels.
 * Bring material Thursday if you need some.

__**Monday, December 9, 2013**__


 * Visit the Student council page for information on candygrams >>>**


 * Drama**
 * Each grade 6 student is responsible for getting their own costume - please see the document the grade 8's have sent to you!!!
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Try to have all your costumes ready for dress **rehearsal** on Friday
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">practice the lyrics to the songs
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">reread and memorize your lines (there have been some changes to the script)

<span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Math
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Language Arts **
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">complete both sides of your R**eading Workshop worksheet**: All About and Compare/Contrast
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">due TOMORROW (in class)


 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 4.1 - P113-114 #1-3
 * 4.3 -P117-119 #1, 2, 4, 5
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 4.4 & 4.6
 * Workbook 30, 32
 * Project: A group good doc will be shared with you tonight. Please complete it by Wednesday morning You must fit two surveys on one page. Will have approval for survey or notes for improvement. You must have approval before you can carry out your survey. Data must be collected by Friday.
 * Quiz 4.1 - 4.4 on Friday


 * Friday, December 6th**__

ESL
 * finish grammar record by Sunday 5:00 pm
 * check email for instructions
 * finish writing corrections by hand in your ESL notebook
 * pack your ESL notebook in your bag on THURSDAY NIGHT
 * if you do not have your corrections in class you will receive a big project that must completed over the weekend
 * please be more responsible!


 * Math **


 * If not finished in class:
 * Getting Started A-F (make sure you have a tally chart for E and a graph for F)
 * What do you think p 111
 * Video 4.1 & 4.3
 * Workbook 27 & 29
 * Shared google doc on project (do this after you finish the homework above). Answer the questions by Sunday at 6pm.

__**Thursday, December 5th**__


 * Drama**
 * memorize your lines because we need to practice without laptops/scripts


 * Language Arts**
 * finish reading your biography book and complete your BIO PACK
 * BIO PACK is due TOMORROW
 * AR QUIZ (on your biography) is also tomorrow (FRIDAY)


 * Music**
 * Make a merged playlist with your 4 songs and be prepared to play it on Tuesday in class.


 * Science**
 * All Presentations should be sent to me by 8:35am Friday Morning. Failure to do so will result in a late mark
 * Tuesday Dec 10, please bring all supplies for Electromagnet project.


 * Socials**
 * review the directions and expectations for the "Water Management in Uganda" project
 * choose your template
 * begin researching
 * begin working on your brochure

__**Wednesday, December 4th**__


 * Socials**
 * please look at the "daily lesson" section of my wikispace. Your homework is described in detail there. (c)

Math
 * No new homework! Good job on your tests!
 * If you did not hand in your vocabulary or binder, please do so tomorrow

__**Tuesday, December 3rd**__


 * Language Arts**
 * Read for **30 minutes** and be sure to fill out your **Reading Log** -- use this time to read your BIOGRAPHY
 * Fill out the "**BIO PACK**" for your biography as you read
 * Your **BIO PACK** is due on **Friday, December 6th -- this means you should be reading at least 10 pages/night**

__**Tuesday, November 26, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * Do your part for the presentation so that your group can put it together on Thursday
 * All Presentations on Friday


 * Language Arts**
 * Read for **30 minutes** and be sure to fill out your **Reading Log** -- use this time to read your BIOGRAPHY
 * Fill out the "**BIO PACK**" for your biography as you read
 * Your **BIO PACK** is due on **Friday, December 6th -- this means you should be reading at least 10 pages/night**
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult quest ions on ch3 class wiki)
 * Review: Read p102; Do p103-104
 * Mark your answers
 * Chapter test - Wednesday, Dec4th (Ch3 Vocab & Binder Check due this day as well)

__**Monday, November 25, 2013**__


 * Language Arts**
 * Read for **30 minutes** and be sure to fill out your **Reading Log**
 * Wear your **uniform** and bring your **backpack** (agenda, etc.) to school -- you will have some of your regular class time (4th period)
 * Snacks are NOT permitted on the trip and morning snack will be served in the afternoon
 * Math **
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 3.8 - P96 #3(pick3), 5, 9, 7
 * 3.9 - P99-100 #2 (pick3), 5, 6(pick2), 7(pick2), 8
 * Mark your answers
 * Chapter test - Wednesday, Dec 4th (Ch3 Vocab & Binder Check due this day as well - Good idea to work on chapter vocab & keep up with binder checklist)

__**Friday, November, 22 2013**__


 * Math **
 * Get your quiz signed
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 3.7 - p92 #3, 4, 5
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 3.8 + 3.9
 * Workbook 24, 25
 * Would be a good idea to get a start on your chapter vocabulary (in classroom wiki under chapter 3)


 * __Thursday, November 21, 2013__**


 * Language Arts**
 * Finish your current novel --you will need to complete an **AR Quiz** for it TOMORROW
 * Bring your worksheet on **Tom the Terdle**


 * Science**
 * Quiz Tomorrow - Review the study guide in Evernote
 * Starting gathering materials for Electromagnetic project
 * Morse Code Activity.


 * PE **
 * __MS Girls__ need to return their permission slip for the soccer camp by tomorrow, Friday, November 22nd.


 * Socials**
 * Read pages 96 - 99 in your textbook
 * Download and then read through the notes from class
 * [[file:water management around the world.pdf]]


 * __Wednesday, November 20, 2013__**


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 3.6 - p89 #2, 3, 5, 6, 7 - Make sure you follow the 4 steps (Understand, Plan, Carry Out, Check)
 * Mark your answers
 * Video 3.7
 * Workbook 23


 * Language Arts**
 * Read for at least 30 minutes because you need to FINISH your book -- **AR QUIZ on Friday**

__**Tuesday, November 19, 2013**__

Science
 * 7.5 CYU questions 1-3

Music
 * Find a song that makes you feel a strong emotion and be prepared to share it (I will play it in class).

> CONSIDER: What does they **do**? What do they **say**? What do they **look like**? What does the **narrator** **say** about them? >
 * Language Arts**
 * Read for 30 minutes tonight (**AR Quiz** on Friday, Nov. 22)
 * Bring **headphones** to use for **RAZ kids** tomorrow
 * Think about the **characterization** in your book using the main character (**protagonist**)
 * CLICK on the **Fiction PPT file** below (we will be using these terms throughout the unit and the year)

__**Monday, November 18, 2013**__


 * Math**
 * Study for quiz next class
 * Video 3.6
 * Workbook 22

__**Friday, November 15, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * Create a circular pattern design on paper - use thicker paper if you can (please bring to next class)
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class: (post difficult questions on ch3 class wiki)
 * 3.4 - p84 #1-7
 * Mark your work
 * Review Questions: Read p86; Do p87 #1-7
 * Quiz Wednesday on 3.1 - 3.5

__ **Thursday, November 14, 2013** __


 * Science**
 * Electromagnetic Lab due Friday at midnight

Music
 * Gather your survey results and make a single page illustrated (pictures) summary of **5** of 7B's Music Preferences. It will be marked for content (make it informative) and style (make it look good). Due on **Tuesday, November 19.**


 * Language Arts**
 * Practice your spelling for the SPELLING BEE (Semi-finals) happening in class **tomorrow**.
 * Read, read, read (and hopefully enjoy it) --your AR Quiz is next Friday, Nov. 22


 * Socials**
 * Definitions in your Glossary
 * copy them from my shared Evernote social studies notebook
 * be sure to copy a definition, identify the dictionary you used in brackets, and then create an example sentence showing me you understand the word.
 * ESL**
 * **bring ESL notebook with corrections written by hand 5 times each**
 * **people who forget their ESL notebooks will get ROC warnings and go to a homework session**

__**Wednesday, November 13, 2013**__


 * Math**
 * Practice Questions: 3.3 p 80 #1, 2, 3, 5
 * Video 3.4
 * Workbook 20, 21
 * If not finished in class:
 * String Art
 * Be ready for a quiz on 3.1 - 3.5 on Wednesday next week.


 * Socials**
 * Answer the two questions based on the short clip from the documentary, **Blue** Gold in your binder.
 * What do you think this film is about?
 * Do think the ideas in this film are important?
 * If you would like to watch it, click on the link in the daily lesson section of my wikispace.

__**Tuesday, November 12, 2013**__

Finish 10 questions on your music survey
 * Music**


 * Language Arts**
 * Complete your **Read and Respond** worksheet **TONIGHT** and bring to class **TOMORROW**
 * Practice the **Grade 6** spelling list words for the in-class semi-finals on FRIDAY
 * Check out this GAME to help you practice: http://www.spellingbeethegame.com/

__**Monday, November 11th, 2013**__


 * Language Arts**
 * bring your **Poetry Unit Test** (with corrections completed) **tomorrow**


 * Math**
 * Video 3.3
 * Workbook 19
 * If not finished in class: MARK YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE BACK OF THE BOOK!
 * 3.1 p 72-73 #odd numbers
 * 3.2 p 75-76 #1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9

__**Friday, November 8th, 2013**__


 * Health and Career**
 * complete your **Occupation Research Mini Project** (Career Clusters) using **Pages**
 * SHARE with me using **Google Docs** by **Monday morning** (do **NOT** email it to me)


 * Language Arts**
 * Complete the corrections for your **Poetry Unit Test** and bring the test to school on **MONDAY**
 * ESL**
 * write out corrections by hand (25 sentences in total)
 * set reminder on laptop to remind you to put your ESL notebook in your backpack every Thur. night
 * Math**
 * See last day's homework

__**Thursday, November 7th, 2013**__


 * PE **
 * Updated PE Fitness logs on Google Docs are due by Friday at 3:30pm for final grades.

>
 * Language Arts**
 * Poetry Portfolio due **TOMORROW**
 * NO writing will be possible after **1:45PM**
 * Study for Poetry Unit Test --it is ** TOMORROW **


 * Science **
 * 7.1 and 7.2 CYU questions 1-3 for both sections


 * Math **
 * Mangahigh - Do challenges and earn medals to get points for our school. Fai-To Challenge!


 * ESL**
 * Bring ESL notebook with all corrections written by hand and in complete sentences (15-25 sentences in total)
 * DO NOT stop by your locker on the way to the 4th floor. If you have forgotten your things in your locker, you will get a warning on your ROC.

__**Wednesday, November 6, 2013**__


 * PE **
 * Updated PE Fitness logs on Google Docs are due by Friday at 3:30pm for final grades.
 * Math **
 * Fai-To challenge is on again! Sign-in to Mangahigh to get points for our school!

__**Tuesday, November 5, 2013**__

> ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT >
 * Language Arts **
 * Poetry Portfolio assignment due **Friday (November 8th)**
 * ALSO, read for at least 30 MINUTES/day --AR QUIZ on **Wednesday**


 * Math**
 * Login to Mangahigh to get some points for our school!

__ **Monday, November 4 ,2013** __


 * Language Arts **
 * Poetry Portfolio assignment d ue this ** Friday (November 8th) **
 * ALSO, read for at least 30 MINUTES/day --AR QUIZ on **Wednesday**


 * Math**
 * Hand in your Khan Academy form if you have not already done so!
 * Login to Mangahigh to get some points for our school!
 * Video 3.1 & 3.2
 * Workbook 17, 18
 * If not finished in class:
 * p68-69 A-D
 * What do you think?

__ ** Friday, November 1 ,2013 ** __
 * Language Arts **
 * Check your GMAIL account for your Poetry Portfolio assignment
 * Read over ALL instructions carefully
 * Due next **Friday (November 8th)**
 * ALSO, read for at least 30 MINUTES/day --AR QUIZ on **Wednesday**

__** Thursday, October 31 ,2013 **__


 * Science**


 * Chapter 7 and 8 Definitions and Sentences Click Electricity

**ESL**
 * Please bring your ESL notebook with your corrections written out in full sentences


 * PE **
 * PE Contracts were due on Tuesday. I'm still missing 2 contracts. Every day it is late, you will lose a point.
 * Make sure your Fitness Log is updated by Friday at midnight.
 * If you didn't complete your Beep Test or fitness test for whatever reason, make sure you plan and schedule it with me before quarter 1 is finished.

__** Wednesday, October 30 ,2013 **__


 * Language Arts **
 * HALLOWEEN TOWN Project due on **FRIDAY** (in class)
 * Make sure you complete: MAP and POEM
 * BRING: your map, poem, rubric and your "This is Halloween" worksheets

Math
 * PE **
 * PE Contracts were due on Tuesday. Please bring them in as soon as possible as you will lose points for lateness.
 * Beep Test and MacBook for Thursday's PE class.
 * Bring Khan academy form, if you have not already done so!

__** Tuesday, October 29 ,2013 **__


 * Science **
 * Finish Lab (Removing Light bulb) due Friday at Midnight in Evernote
 * Study for Chapter 6 Quiz- Thursday is the Quiz
 * Review Questions for the quiz in the study guide in Evernote


 * PE **
 * PE Contracts were due Today. Please bring them in as soon as possible if you forgot them.
 * Beep Test and MacBook for Thursday's PE class.

__ **Monday, October 28, 2013** __


 * PE **
 * Return __PE Contracts__, signed, by Tuesday, October 29th.
 * Beep Test and MacBook for Thursday's class.


 * Math**
 * If not finished in class:
 * Chapter Task p65
 * Vocabulary & Binders - due after tests on Wednesday
 * Revisit “What do you think?” - go through the questions and answer them again - p35
 * //** Test on Wednesday **//
 * Check Powerschool for anything you’re missing

__ **Thursday, October 23, 2013** __


 * Science **


 * 6.4 CYU Questions 1 and 2


 * PE **
 * Return __PE Contracts__, signed, by Tuesday, October 29th.


 * Language Arts **
 * study for the Poetry Terms Retest (happening on **MONDAY**)
 * complete your 25 Vocab words in your Vocab journal and study for your Vocab quiz (on **MONDAY**, too)
 * read at least 30 minutes/day (AR Quiz is on Wednesday, **November 6**)


 * Socials**
 * You will create a media journal (from "Investigate" on page 42 in your textbook). This will be handwritten in your binder.
 * Please be sure to use a ruler, to make your chart the neatest possible.
 * In your media journal, you will identify **stereotypes** and **reliable information** from many different types of media. Your examples should be about a **culture** or a **place**.
 * //Media can be things like newspapers, magazines, advertisements on busses and buildings, movies, tv shows, tv commercials, radio commercials, and even songs.//
 * //For example://
 * // You may find a tv commercial that has a **stereotype** about a place - saying that it is the most beautiful place and that you should travel there because it is always sunny and the people are always friendly and happy. It probably is not always sunny, and I'm sure there are at least a few people who may have bad days and not behave in a nice way. //
 * // You may also find a tv show that shows that it is **reliable information.** It may talk about the history of a certain group of people and show respect for their culture and history. The information seemed respectful, and people from that culture were interviewed about their culture. //
 * Follow the directions found on page 42 under the heading __"Investigate"__. You will find two examples per day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) - one of a **stereotype**, and one of **reliable information**.


 * Math**
 * Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday
 * Next class we will be doing review. Make sure to finish all review questions and post ones that you find difficult on the wiki.

__ **Wednesday, October 23, 2013** __

If you are interested in competing in the Nanjing Math Competition in February, your form must be in ** tomorrow **. An email was sent to parents and students with the form that was given today in school.
 * To all students: **


 * ESL **
 * write out corrections (5 times each)
 * update progress graph
 * PE **
 * Return __PE Contracts__, signed, by Monday, October 28th.
 * Return __PE Contracts__, signed, by Monday, October 28th.


 * Math**
 * Mangahigh: BCC has accepted the Fai-To Challenge! We have 24 hours to get medals and points (Started Oct 23 at 12:30pm)
 * If not finished in class:
 * 2.8 p60 #1-5, 7-9 Chapter Review: Read p 62; Do p 63-64 (all)
 * WB p16
 * Any problematic questions post on ch2 wiki
 * Test next week Wednesday (Vocabulary & Binders due after test)
 * Bring your Khan Academy handout if you have not already done so.

__ **Tuesday, October 22, 2013** __


 * Get Khan Academy form filled out by parents.**


 * Language Arts**
 * Complete your Poetry Terms Study Guide
 * Look at the terms and definitions in the Grade 6 Glossary of Poetry Terms (below)
 * Write the starred definition (...) for each term in your **Study Guide**
 * **your Poetry Term Quiz is on WEDNESDAY and your Study guide is due on WEDNESDAY**


 * PE **
 * Return __PE Contracts__, signed, by Monday, October 28th.

__**Monday, October 21, 2013**__
 * Math**
 * From class today:
 * 2.6 - Representing Millionths - p56 #2-5
 * Workbook 13+14
 * Video 2.8
 * Workbook 15
 * Any problematic questions post on ch2 wiki
 * Test next week Wednesday (Vocabulary & Binders due after test)

__**Friday, October 18, 2013**__

>>
 * Language Arts**
 * Complete your Poetry Terms Study Guide
 * Look at the terms and definitions in the Grade 6 Glossary of Poetry Terms (below)
 * Write the starred definition (**...) for each term in your Study Guide**
 * **your Poetry Term Quiz is on WEDNESDAY and your Study guide is due on WEDNESDAY**

Socials **
 * Complete the handout tonight for homework
 * RSS 3: Group Work
 * RSS 4: Oral Presentation - just fill in information for one date (this will make sense once you look at the handout)


 * Math**
 * Quiz next class
 * Post any difficult questions on ch2 wiki for 2.4, 2.5, Pandigital Numbers, or Review
 * If you did not hand in your test corrections with your parent signature, don't forget to hand it in on Monday
 * You can work on Mangahigh challenges outside of class!


 * PE **
 * **MS boys soccer** friendly at Dulwich on Saturday, October 26th (2:30-5:00). __Permission slips are due by Friday, October 18th__ if you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.
 * **BCC Baseball Club** for girls and boys at Gwacheon on Thursday, October 24th (3:00-5:00). __Permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 22nd__ if you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.
 * **MS Cross Country Running** for boys and girls at Dulwich (Banpo Sports Complex) on Sunday, October 27th (9:30-12:00). __Permission slips are due by Friday, October 18th__ in you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.

__ **Thursday, October 17, 2013** __


 * Health/Career**
 * Complete the HOME page and ABOUT page for your eportfolio
 * STEP 1: log onto wix.com
 * STEP 2: edit your HOME page (name, inspirational photo and inspirational quote)
 * STEP 3: edit your ABOUT ME page (name, three paragraphs on past, present and future)
 * due FRIDAY am


 * Science**
 * (In Skitch) or on paper draw a schematic circuit with 2 switches one on and the other off, 4 cells, conducting wire, 2 light bulbs. Do not forget to show the flow of electrons along your wire.


 * Socials**
 * Complete the handout tonight for homework
 * RSS 3: Group Work
 * RSS 4: Oral Presentation - just fill in information for one date (this will make sense once you look at the handout)


 * PE **
 * **Email** me your 7 photos from the scavenger hunt by 11:59pm tonight.
 * **MS boys soccer** friendly at Dulwich on Saturday, October 26th (2:30-5:00). __Permission slips are due by Friday, October 18th__ if you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.
 * **BCC Baseball Club** for girls and boys at Gwacheon on Thursday, October 24th (3:00-5:00). __Permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 22nd__ if you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.
 * **MS Cross Country Running** for boys and girls at Dulwich (Banpo Sports Complex) on Sunday, October 27th (9:30-12:00). __Permission slips are due by Friday, October 18th__ in you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.

__ **Wednesday, October, 16, 2013** __

**PE**
 * Socials**
 * Comprehension question sheet from your reading (pages 16 - 19) are due tomorrow please at the start of class.
 * Math**
 * If not finished in class:
 * 2.4 - Renaming numbers - p48-49 #1, 2, 7, 9, 10
 * 2.5 - Communicating about large numbers - p51 #1,2
 * Pandigital Numbers #1-5
 * CH1 test - parent signatures & corrections due on Friday
 * If you’d like to start Review Questions: Read p 52; Do p53 #1-5 not due until Monday
 * Quiz on Monday
 * Thursday for PE is the mountain hike. Please bring the following: 1) Sweater/Jacket 2) Sports Pants if you think you'll be cold 3) water bottle 4) Hat or Sunscreen 5) Cell Phone.
 * **MS boys soccer** friendly at Dulwich on Saturday, October 26th (2:30-5:00). __Permission slips are due by Friday, October 18th__ if you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.
 * **BCC Baseball Club** for girls and boys at Gwacheon on Thursday, October 24th (3:00-5:00). __Permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 22nd__ if you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.
 * **MS Cross Country Running** for boys and girls at Dulwich (Banpo Sports Complex) on Sunday, October 27th (9:30-12:00). __Permission slips are due by Friday, October 18th__ in you're interested. Please submit them to Mr. LeCain.

__ **Tuesday, October 15, 2013** __


 * Science**
 * 6.1 CYU questions 1 to 4. Drawing in Skitch or on paper put in Evernote please due Thursday


 * Chapter 6 definitions due Friday at Midnight (Check Evernote or Email for the words)


 * Language Arts**
 * bring in paper bags (with handles) for our Book Fair art project
 * MUST bring in by FRIDAY


 * Health/Career**
 * Complete the HOME page and ABOUT page for your eportfolio
 * STEP 1: log onto wix.com
 * STEP 2: edit your HOME page (name, inspirational photo and inspirational quote)
 * STEP 3: edit your ABOUT ME page (name, three paragraphs on past, present and future)
 * due FRIDAY am

__**Monday, October 14, 2013**__


 * For all subjects**


 * Read a novel for 30 min. every day! Teachers will randomly pick students to talk about what they read. If you are picked, you can get points for your class, and the winning class will get a cake! This is a book fair contest so it ends on Oct. 17 (when the book fair is here!)**


 * Language Arts**
 * bring in paper bags (with handles) for our Book Fair art project
 * check Accelerated Reader website (http://www.arbookfind.com/) to see if there is an AR test available for your current novel --if there isn't an AR quiz, then please email me (Ms. Collis)


 * Math**
 * Video 2.4
 * Workbook 11 + 12
 * If not finished in class: 2.3 p44 #2-6
 * Any problematic questions from 2.1 or 2.4, post online under chapter 2
 * CH1 test - parent signatures & corrections. Due Friday

__**Friday, October 11, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * Chapter 1 Quiz Corrections on a separate piece of paper


 * Socials (c)**
 * Definitions and sentences in your "Glossary" (Evernote) are due on Wednesday, Oct. 16th - please have at least nine in total (7 listed in class, 2 chosen by you) - for more details look at the homework from Thursday, October 10th


 * Math (c)**
 * 2.1 - Representing numbers in the millions - p38-39 #2, 3, 5, 7, 10 (due next class)
 * Video 2.3 (due next class)
 * Workbook p10 (due next class)
 * Test Corrections - on a separate piece of paper, rewrite answers for all questions you got incorrect. If you have any questions about any of the material, you have all week to look back in your notes, ask friends, or ask me. **Due Friday**
 * Parent signature - get a signature on your test, beside your mark, from your parents. **Due Friday**

__**Thursday, October 10, 2013**__

Science
 * Charged Particle Lab due tonight at midnight


 * For all subjects**
 * Read a novel for 30 min. every day! Teachers will randomly pick students to talk about what they read. If you are picked, you can get points for your class, and the winning class will get a cake! This is a book fair contest so it ends on Oct. 17 (when the book fair is here!)


 * Social Studies (c)**
 * Have a look at the **UNICEF** website on the **Convention on the Rights of the Child**. Read through the page and make a list of words you do not understand in your binder. (click [|here] to go to the website)
 * Copy the words into Evernote - your social studies notebook, within the note **"Glossary"**
 * Be sure to include the words we identified in class
 * **advocate**
 * **potential**
 * **provisions**
 * **non-negotiable (negotiable)**
 * **infringe**
 * **entitlement**
 * **dignity**
 * Copy a definition for each word into your glossary. Be sure to identify the dictionary you used in (brackets).
 * Create a sentence using each word under the definition.
 * Due **Wednesday, Oct. 16th**

__**Tuesday, October 7, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * Finish up Lab in class on Thursday and Chapter 5 Quiz!!

> -->you MUST write the title & author of the poem (or else it is plagiarism)
 * Language Arts**
 * you need to create 2 pages in KEYNOTE for your poetry term
 * STEP 1: look up what your term means
 * STEP 2: pick a page set up in KEYNOTE
 * STEP 3: write your poetry term at the top of the page
 * STEP 4: put the definition of your poetry term on the first page
 * STEP 5: pick an example of your term on the second page
 * You may include photos that are relevant to your poetry term
 * due on FRIDAY am

__**Monday, October 7, 2013**__


 * Socials**
 * Universal Declaration of Human Rights posters are due on Thursday.


 * Language Arts**
 * complete corrections from your Melvin Bubble iBook on your printed pages
 * you will receive a level (1, 2, 3 or 4) in Study Skills
 * remember to check: capitalization, punctuation, singular vs. plural, etc.
 * DUE on TUESDAY


 * Math**
 * Video 2.1 & 2.2
 * Workbook 8 & 9
 * If not finished in class: Getting Started & What do you think p34-35
 * Vocabulary still due for those how have not handed it in

__**Friday, October 4, 2013**__


 * Language Arts**
 * read AT LEAST 30 minutes/day of your novel -- it will be related to your Free Write on Monday

Math
 * Socials**
 * Universal of Declaration of Human Rights poster is due on Thursday, October 10, 2013 - please refer to the handout or the "Assignments" section of my wikispace for directions. (c)
 * Definitions: If you did not hand them in today, send them in through email tonight. Anything handed in tomorrow or after loses 10% per day.
 * Those who missed the test today will write the next day you are in school.

__**Tuesday October 1, 2013**__


 * Language Arts**
 * find a poem and bring it into class on FRIDAY
 * it can be in a book or printed off of the internet... you are responsible for printing the poem before class
 * this will count as a mark towards your Study Skills


 * Science**
 * 5.1 and 5.2 CYU all Questions done in Evernote
 * Talk to lab team and bring material on Tuesday for static Electricity Lab

__**Monday, September 30, 2013**__


 * Math**
 * Review p29 #1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 AND Chapter Task p 31 - Any problematic questions must be posted online through chapter 1 wikispace. Will be answered online.
 * Test on Friday
 * Chapter Vocabulary - due before test on Friday
 * Make sure your notes are up to date - see checklist on class wiki

__**Friday, September 27th, 2013**__


 * Science**
 * Try this in Evernote. Please answer the 4 questions in Evernote. 5.1 Ballon Activity


 * ESL ** ** Due next Oct. 11 (Friday) **
 * Get a notebook that you will only use for ESL. Write this sentence 5 times: 'Ms. Solmerano saw a monster!'
 * Glue grammar log on the inside of the cover


 * Socials**
 * see the homework assigned on Wednesday from this week - definitions and sentences in your "Glossary" (Evernote) are due Wednesday next week (c)
 * Math**
 * // __ MATH COMPETITIONS - All forms AND Money due on October 1st. Forms are in last week's newsletter __ //
 * 1.6 - p26 #2-6 (will be checked on Monday)
 * Post any questions you're having trouble with from 1.4, 1.5, or 1.6 on the chapter 1 wikispace discussion board
 * IT'S ALMOST TEST TIME!!
 * Test - next week, **Friday**
 * VOCABULARY: Chapter 1 Vocabulary due before your test on Friday.
 * BINDER CHECKS: Check Chapter 1 checklist for everything you should have completed in chapter 1. You will have a few minutes at the end of class on Friday to put everything IN your binder (not time to work on missing assignments). Make sure ever section has a ** title, date **, and (where appropriate) your name. Check Wikispace Chapter 1 for marking guide for binders.

__**Thursday, September 26th, 2013**__ Math
 * Test next week, Friday

__**Wednesday, September 25th, 2013**__


 * Socials **
 * Copy the words in **bold** from pages 2 and 3 into your Social Studies Notebook in Evernote. This should go into the "Glossary" note. For an example of how to organize it, please feel free to have a look at the example in my shared notebook (remember you can join my notebook by clicking on the link on my homepage)
 * Find a definition for each term (either in a dictionary or in your textbook) and copy it into your "Glossary".
 * For each term you must also write one sentence (or two if you would like to add examples) telling me what you think the term means in your own words.
 * Due next Wednesday, October 2nd.


 * Math**
 * Textbook: 1.5 - p22,23; #3, 4, 6, 7
 * Workbook p 5, 6
 * Video 1.5 - Equivalent Equations (if you did not understand completely in class today, you can use this for review) ©
 * Video 1.6 - Solving Problems Using Patterns ©

__**Tuesday, September 24, 2013**__

Language Arts > > "Good evening __(recipient's name),__ > > I hope that you are having a good week so far. I have attached my... > > Thank you,__(your name)"__ > >
 * submit Melvin Bubble ibook by Wednesday PM
 * practice sending emails with the correct format: salutation (hello), information, closing and signature.


 * Monday, September 23, 2013**__

Math
 * Check your answers for worksheet - below
 * Study for quiz on Wednesday September 25 on section 1.1 - 1.3
 * Post any difficult questions on the wiki discussion board for chapter 1(if there are none, we will not go through any before the quiz)

__**Friday, September 13, 2013**__

Science - Write down all the steps to the scientific method and a sentence to define each step.

Math - any questions that you have trouble with in section 1.1-1.3 and review, post on discussion in classroom wikispace. Will be available over Chuseok
 * Textbook:1.3 - p6-7 # 3-6
 * Read FAQ p18
 * Mid-chapter Review: p19 #1-3
 * QUIZ on Wednesday September 25 on section 1.1 - 1.3

Language Arts
 * complete your Melvin Bubble Book
 * must be ready for submission by Monday, September 23rd
 * look at the LA wikispace to check out the Melvin Bubble Rubric and Current Events Page ( https://bccela6.wikispaces.com/ )

__ **Wednesday, September 11, 2013** __ Don't forget to fill out your Club Day Form if you did not finish it in class

Math - if you have any problems with the wiki, please send me an email > 1.1 - p6-7 # 3-6 > 1.2 - p10-11 #2, 4, 6
 * Video 1.3
 * Workbook p3
 * If not finished in class

Socials - "Artifacts from My Summer Vacation" - due at the end of class tomorrow, also don't forget I will be checking binders as well.

__ **Tuesday, September 10, 2013** __

PE - Please bring your **__PE uniform, a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat__** for tomorrow's trip to the field across the street from 10:10-11:30. - Anyone who has a cool photo of themselves doing a sport from summer vacation please email Mr. LeCain (jlecain@bcacanada.org) by tomorrow for this weeks newsletter.

Socials - Be sure to have pictures of your 3 artifacts saved on your computer (C).

__ **Monday, September 9, 2013** __ Make sure you bring your Club Days Passport with all your choices filled in and parent signature.

Math - Due Wednesday - Check class wiki fo r videos
 * Video 1.1, 1.1A, 1.1B
 * Video 1.2
 * Workbook p 1 & 2
 * Bring your macbook next class
 * If you did not bring a binder, bring one next class

LA -- 1st draft due next class
 * Complete 2-5 sentences for each role
 * from the perspective of 5 people/things and then your perspective (as the conclusion)

__ **Friday, September 6, 2013** __ Math - All due on Monday
 * Watch 4 videos on wiki (Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
 * Finish handout from class - Answers on class wiki (will be available on Saturday)
 * If not finished from last class, complete "Book Walk"

Socials - All due Wednesday, September 11th
 * created a file on the desktop of your computer called "Artifacts from My Summer Vacation", and save your three images of your three artifacts in that file. **Please do not email them to me.**
 * supplies and materials for social studies class are due on Wednesday, September 11th. (for a complete list of materials scroll down to the homework from Wednesday, September 5th)

__ **Thursday, September 5, 2013** __

LA --> complete your "20 Questions About Me" and email to jcollis@bcacanada.org TONIGHT Socials - see homework from Wednesday

__ **Wednesday, September 4, 2013** __
 * Math
 * Bring binder by Monday next week. This binder will be kept in class.
 * Next class, bring laptop & headphones.
 * Book Walk - **Due Monday (Sept 9)**. You will have some time next class to work on this.
 * Science - Bring Textbook, Laptop, Binder, Paper, Pencilcase to class.
 * Socials
 * Collect your 3 artifacts and be sure to have pictures of them saved on your laptop for next class **tomorrow**! (please bring lined paper and a pen or pencil as well) (C)
 * Prepare required supplies for social studies - **Due Sept. 12th**
 * a **3 ring binder** (the size of the binder will depend on whether or not you will use this binder for math or not)
 * a **notebook** or **paper** to go in the binder (100 pages to start with should be plenty)
 * **dividers** to keep your binder organized
 * **pencils** and **black or blue pens**
 * your **laptop**, charged and ready to be used
 * LA --> bring an English book for 10 minutes of silent reading TOMORROW
 * Korean
 * Fine Arts
 * Bring 2 plastic bottles (500ml - 1000ml with bottle caps on) - Due **Sept 5th**
 * PE

__ **Tuesday September 3, 2013** __


 * Math
 * Bring binder by Monday next week. This binder will be kept in class.
 * Next class, bring laptop & headphones.
 * Book Walk - **Due Monday (Sept 9)**. You will have some time next class to work on this.
 * Science - Bring Textbook, Laptop, Binder, Paper, Pencilcase to class.
 * Socials
 * LA
 * Korean
 * Fine Arts
 * Bring 2 plastic bottles (500ml - 1000ml with bottle caps on) - Due **Sept 5th**
 * PE

__**Monday September 2, 2013**__


 * Math
 * Science
 * Socials
 * LA
 * Korean
 * Visual Arts
 * Music
 * PE
 * ESL
 * Science **
 * Finish Lab (Removing Light bulb) due Friday at Midnight in Evernote
 * Study for Chapter 6 Quiz- Thursday is the Quiz
 * Review Questions for the quiz in the study guide in Evernote