Friday, November 30, 2007

Friday November 30th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students were introduced to finding Least Common Multiple by using "Prime Factorization" of two numbers.
Homework: none

Life Science:
The class finished watching the video on Bacteria.
Homework: Bring in materials to work on ROPES posters and Life List Posters on Monday.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Thursday November 29th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students were introduced to finding equivalent fractions and reducing variable expressions.
Homework: Section 4.3 Evens (due tomorrow)
Life Science:
The class went over some of the questions from the readings from the past two days. We then watched part of a video on Bacteria.
Homework: none

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Wednesday November 28th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed how to complete a prime factorization of a number and monomials. We then introduced finding the Greatest Common Factor of numbers and monomials using prime factorization.
Homework: Section 4.2 Practice # 2,4,6,14,16,18,24,28

Life Science:
Students continued to rotate through stations which focussed on topics in Microbiology.
Homework: none

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Tuesday November 27th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed how to complete a prime factorization of a number. We then introduced factoring monomials. They completed problems relating to these topics during class.
Homework: "Hidden Message" side of the pink fractions review worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

Life Science:
Students rotated through stations which focussed on topics in Microbiology.
Homework: none

Monday, November 26, 2007

Monday November 26th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students finished working on a display that highlights the process to solve multi-step equations. We then went over the directions for tonight's homework.
Homework: "Code Alamode" side of the pink fractions review worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

Life Science:
Students completed a note taking guide for a PowerPoint lecture on Microbes.
Homework: none

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Wednesday November 21st

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students continued working on a display that will highlight the process to solve multi-step equations.
Homework: none

Life Science:
Students finished working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. If they did not finish it during class it is homework over break
Homework: finish Deer Study Write Up by Monday of next week

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Tuesday October 20th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students began working on a display that will highlight the process to solve multi-step equations.
Homework: Finish Algebra Review Practice Sheet (order of operations) EVENS both sides.

Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of this week.
Homework: none

Monday, November 19, 2007

Monday November 19th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math we reviewed questions from their homework on adding, subtracting, and dividing fractions from this past weekend. The class then completed a mid chapter quiz over sections 3.1 to 3.3. When they finished students had some time to get caught up on missing work or start tonight's homework.
Homework: Finish the Two Step Equations Practice Worksheet (Evens BOTH sides).

Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of this week.
Homework: none

Friday, November 16, 2007

Friday November 16th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students continued to learn and practice how to solve multiple step equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Homework: Finish the dividing and adding/subtracting fractions assignment EVENS BOTH SIDES

Life Science:
Students continued working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. Rough drafts were due by the end of the class period. They have class time each day until Wednesday of next week.
Homework: none

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Thursday November 15th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students continued to learn and practice how to solve multiple step equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Homework: Finish any problems not completed last night (Section 3.3 2-10 even) and complete 3.3 Practice #12-24 evens in the workbook.

Life Science:
Students began working on their Douglas Deer Study write up today. They have class time each day until Wednesday of next week.
Homework: work on rough draft of deer study write up (due Friday at the end of class).

Monday, November 12, 2007

Monday November 12th

Core 3 Mathematics:
In Math students reviewed section 3.1 which introduced multiple step equations.
Homework: Section 3.1 Practice #1-31 odds (due tomorrow... actually due last week, but many people did not turn it in).

Life Science:
Today students looked at data from our deer study field trips. They calculated averages for vegetation cover and canopy cover as well as calculating a scat density for one of the sites.
Homework: Finish data calculations page which was worked on in class.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Friday November 9th, 2007

Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students finished their health topic poster displays. They have worked on these for the past three class periods.
Homework: finish health project which was due today at the end of class.

Life Science:
Today students finished working on their virus information cards which will be contributed to the classroom's "Word Wall".
Homework: none

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Wednesday November 7th

Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class reviewed how to solve simple one step equations. We then began Chapter 3 which focuses on how to solve multiple step equations.
Homework: Research information for graph portion of the Teen Health mini project.

Life Science:
Today students learned about viruses by reading a section from the text book and beginning their contribution to the classroom's "Word Wall".
Homework: none

Monday, November 5, 2007

Monday November 5th

Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math the class reviewed how to solve simple one step equations. We then began Chapter 3 which focuses on how to solve multiple step equations.
Homework: Section 3.1 Practice #1-31 odd (due Wednesday)

Life Science:
Today students completed an activity in which they shared what they already know about bacteria, viruses, the immune system, and diseases. Later this week we will revisit our deer study and analyze the data to make estimations of deer populations.
Homework: none

Friday, November 2, 2007

Friday November 2nd

Core 3 Mathematics:
Today students did not have math class due to the all-day field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Finish heart rate activity and worksheet

Life Science:
Today students participated in our Douglas Island Deer Study. Students were VERY well behaved and had a great time. All of their teachers are very proud of the fine work they completed over the past several weeks! We will use the data that we collected today to make estimations of deer populations in various habitats and elevations on Douglas Island. Keep an eye out for an upcoming article in the Juneau Empire which will showcase our work.
Homework: none

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Thursday November 1st

Core 3 Mathematics:
Today in math students completed a lab where they compared their resting and active heart rates.
Homework: Finish heart rate activity and worksheet

Life Science:
Today in science the class had our final practice of the the study procedures that we will follow during Friday's field trip to Douglas Island.
Homework: Students need to bring boots (or old shoes that can get wet), a raincoat, rain pants, and winter hat to school for our field trip tomorrow. We strongly recommend that students come to school Friday with a bagged lunch, dry set of clothes and backpack to carry their materials. We will be leaving DHMS at 10:00 on Friday and will be returning around 2:30 in the afternoon.