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.