Carter Course 3 9/28

What We Did Today  

Review

Homework

None

All missing assignments due Monday.

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Austin-Course 3

Students finished their chapter tests.  We then talked about Integers and absolute value.

 

Homework-worksheet 2.1  4 - 16 (evens) and 17 - 30 all.

math and tech

Algebra(Graham)

Worked on the distributive property. No homework!

Technology (Graham)

Worked on Career Project.  It is Due October 7

 

Course 3 (Graham)

Test today.  No homework!

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Math and Tech

Algebra (Graham)

No homework!

 

Technology (Graham)

Started Career project today.

 

 

Course 3 (Graham)

Study for test tomorrow

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we started to share our Value papers.  We will finish tomorrow.

 

Homework: Finish your paper for tomorrow if you have not done so.  Be prepared to share.

Austin

We took a chapter 1 test.  No homework. 

Carter Course 3 9/27

What We Did Today  

Chapter 1 Test

Homework

None

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Carter Course 3 9/26

What We Did Today  

Review

Homework

None

Chapter 1 Test Tuesday

Textbook Study Guide pages 24-25, 44 - 47

 

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Austin Course 3

Chapter one test tomorrow.

math and technology

Algebra (Graham)

Handed back their quizzes. Finished up section 2.4.

Homework: worksheet 2.4B (all)

 

 

Technology (Graham)

 

We did an internet scavenger hunt today.  The kids are great at this. 

Tomorrow we will be introducing our first project.  It will be our first big grade.

 

 

Course 4 (Graham)

 

Problem Solving!  We worked on a variety of story problems today. 

Homework:  Cumulative Practice (1-29)

Test on Wednesday!

 

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Students turned in their IB traits questions.  Students were given back their current events from last week, the next one is due on Wed. Oct. 5th.  Students worked on the Values paragraphs that are due tomorrow.  Please check your email for more details.

 

Homework: Three paragraph Values Paper due tomorrow. 

1st paragraph is an intro to the student, the story, and the value included.

2nd paragraph describes the story in vivid detail.

3rd paragraph answers the IB question, "How do values affect our world?"

Carter Course 3 9/23

What We Did Today  

Perimeter, Area & Problem solving

Homework

None

Chapter 1 Test Tuesday

Textbook Study Guide pages 24-25, 44 - 47

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we finished sharing current event news articles.  We then read about the I.B. Learner Profile Traits in their planners.  Students then answered 4 questions about the I.B. traits in class.  Some did not finish and should finish at home.

 

Homework: The only homework is finishing the I.B. traits questions for Monday.

Austin-Course 3

We worked on area and perimeter.  Students will have a chapter 1 test on Tuesday.

 

Homework-page 49 in their book.  The whole page.

Math and Tech

Algebra (Graham)

Took a super easy quiz today. After the quiz, the assignment was to complete the notes from section 2.4. There are 2 story problems that are causing some stress. That's okay. Problem solving can be stressful. Give them a chance to talk it through, develop a plan, get started and see where they land. If they cannot finish it, we will go over them in class.

Have a great weekend!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

Problem Solving!  Problem Solving!  Problem Solving!  Our goal is to become experts at story problems.  We did a bunch of area-type problem solving today.  No homework!

 

Technology (Graham)

 

Worked on Typing and our IB Learner profile of Balance.  We reflected using Word on balance in our own life.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Austin-Course 3

2nd and 3rd hour

 

Today we learned about Area and Perimeter and also about learning to use formulas.  Homework-worksheet 1.6, #1 - 10, all and 12 - 18 evens.

 

 

 

 

4th and 5th hour

 

Today we learned how to use formulas to solve problems.  Homework-worksheet 1.6, 10 - 18.

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we went over some classroom and school expectations.  We also started to share our current events.

 

Homework: There is no homework tonight.

Carter Course 3 9/22

What We Did Today  

Perimeter, Area & Problem solving

Homework

WS pg 35 # 8 - 26 evens 27, 29, 31, 32, 34-37

 

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Math and Tech

Algebra (Graham)

Homework tonight is to make 4 flash cards of the 4 Addition Properties (commutative, associative, identity and inverse). I showed them what I expected to see on the cards. Study for the quiz (2.1 to 2.3) which is tomorrow!!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

Homework tonight is worksheet 1.6B.

 

Technology (Graham)

We discussed Michigan Career Paths.  We are started to think about what we would like to focus on for our Career project.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Hill/Kettner 9-22-2011

Scientific Method Unit Test- Tomorrow Homework:
Study your test review.

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today most humanities classes watched a documentary called "One Day of Peace", to observe the International Day of Peace.  Current event articles and summaries were due today and will be shared in class tomorrow.

 

Homework: There is no homework tonight.

Austin - Course 3

2nd hour

 

We went over lesson 1.5.  Our homework is worksheet 1.5, # 1-17, 19 , 22, 23.

 

3rd hour

 

No class due to peace parade.

 

4th and 5th hour

 

We started lesson 1.6 on formulas.  We did not finish.  Homework-worksheet 1.6, # 1 - 10.

math and technology

Algebra (Graham)

Discussed properties of addition (2.2)

Homework p. 65. (5-55 multiples of 5)

Quiz over sections 2.1 - 2.3 on Friday!

 

 

Course 3 (Graham)

 

Finished quizzes today and discussed section 2.8.

Homework p. 28 (3-42 multiples of 3)

 

 

Technology (Graham)

 

Worked on our Weebly webpage

 

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Hill/Kettner 9-21-2011

What we did today:
Today we began out review for the scientific method unit exam which is scheduled for this Friday.
Homework:
Review all classwork, notes, labs, and readings in your science binder that pertain to the scientific method.

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

9-20

WHAT WE DID

Students played one inning wiffle ball.  When the weather allows we will be outside playing softball.

Homework

SEPTEMBER FITNESS QUESTION

Describe in detail how physically active you were over the summer.

Highly active = 2 or more hours a day; Moderately active = 1 or more hours a day; Low activity less than an hour most days of the week.

 

You have been pre-tested in push ups, sit ups, sit n reach, shuttle run and mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test.  What areas do you most need to focus on to show improvement?  You can compare your scores to the chart posted in the gym.

 Essays should be of high quality, informative, neat and completed on time.

Papers are due on or before Monday, September 26, 2011.

 

**Parents please remind your child to bring gym clothes to school on Monday and keep in their gym locker until needed for class.  This habit will help to alleviate the lost of points. 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercer-Humanities

I apologize for not having the blog updated yesterday, I was out with a sick baby.

 

What we did today: Today we finished up the Core Democratic Values sheets that were assigned yesterday.

 

Homework: Current event articles and summarys are due tomorrow.  If the current event direction sheet has not been read and signed by a parent or guardian, it must be turned in tomorrow along with the article.

Math and Technology

Algebra (Graham)

Finished section 2.1.

Ask your son or daughter, "What is the difference between an irrational and a rational number?"

Homework: worksheet 2.1B (all)

 

Course 3 (Graham)

Took our first quiz!

 

 

Technology (Graham)

Discussed internet safety- personal info vs. private identity info

Started our webpages for those who had permission

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Carter Course 3 9/20

What We Did Today  

Equations & Solutions

 

Homework

WS 1.5 # 12 - 23

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Carter Course 3 9/19

What We Did Today  

Quiz

 

Homework

Read textbook pages 26, 28, & 29.

Complete problems # 6-9, 15-18 on txt page 30.

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Course 3 and Tech - Graham

Technology (Graham)

 

Presented our "How to" power points today.  I would like to give them their website information tomorrow.  Please send in the permission slips.

 

We are working on our typing skills and their grades will be determined by their individual improvement.  Some kids are resistant to using proper technique...this will effect their grade.  Every student has a login id for http://schools.Learn2Type.com/Login.  Encourage them to practice at home!

 

Algebra (Graham)

 

Discussed quizzes that were taken on Friday.  Please look them over.  We started section 2.1 today.  We will finish tomorrow.  No homework tonight!

 

 

Course 3 (Graham)

 

We reviewed in class.  We will have a quiz tomorrow. 

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Austin-Course 3

2nd hour

 

Today we reviewed for our quiz on lessons 1.1 - 1.4.

 

Quiz tomorrow.

 

3rd, 4th, and 5th hour

 

Reviewed and took our quiz.

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we reviewed information about the Constitution that we covered yesterday.  Then the students wrote an admittance letter to the university of their choice including why they chose that university, what profession they would like to have, and how they would be a positive addition to that universities student body.  All letters were collected at the end of the hour.

 

Homework: Students must have a parent/guardian signature indicating that the current event requirements have been read.  The first current event assignment is due on Wednesday the 21st.  The topic is their choice.

Carter Course 3 9/16

What We Did Today  

Powers, Exponents & Review

 

Homework

Practice Quiz

Quiz Monday 1.1 - 1.4

All missing assignments are due Monday!

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Hill/Kettner 9-16-2011

What we did today:
Today we concluded our pretzel lab

Homework:
Finish the analysis section of your pretzel lab

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Carter Course 3 9/14

What We Did Today
Powers & Exponents

Homework
WS 1.3 #17-22
WS 1.4 #23-27

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we studied various aspects of the Constitution including events leading to the development of it, the importance and purpose of the Bill of Rights, and how it is considered a "living document" that can change with the times.

 

Homework: Bring in the bottom part of the current directions signed by the parent/guardian and the student.  The first current event is due on Wednesday the 21st.  Open topic.

Austin-Course 3

2nd hour

 

Homework-worksheet 1.3, #1-12, 17-21.

 

3rd, 4th, and 5th hours

 

Homework-worksheet 1.4, #1-3, all and 4 - 30, evens. 

Austin- Course 3

2nd hour

 

Worksheet 1.2, # 1 - 15, 16 - 26 evens, and 30.

 

3rd 4th and 5th hours

 

Homework - worksheet 1.3, # 1 - 12, 17 - 20, and 29.

Carter Course 3 9/14

What We Did Today  

Variables & Expressions  

 

Homework

WS 1.3 #1-16

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Hill/Kettner 9-14-2011

What we did today:
Today we completed our pretzel lab procedures and conducted a "dress rehearsal" of how we will proceed tomorrow.
Homework:
Finish the reading on the scientific method and complete the section review questions on the back.
Discussion Starters:
What is a control group/comparison group in a scientific experiment?

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Graham Blog

Algebra (Graham)

We worked in groups solving problems on p.27 in the textbooks. There is no homework tonight!

Remember, Quiz on Friday.

 

Course 3 (Graham)

 

Sorry for the mix up yesterday...we did not get as far as I wanted, so yesterday's assignment, is now tonight's

p. 10 (4-32 multiples of 4, and #40)

 

 

Technology (Graham)

 

We worked on Bubbl.us to brainstorm about careers.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

9-14

Homework

SEPTEMBER FITNESS QUESTION

Describe in detail how physically active you were over the summer.

Highly active = 2 or more hours a day; Moderately active = 1 or more hours a day; Low activity less than an hour most days of the week.

 

You have been pre-tested in push ups, sit ups, sit n reach, shuttle run and mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test.  What areas do you most need to focus on to show improvement?  You can compare your scores to the chart posted in the gym.

 Essays should be of high quality, informative, neat and completed on time.

Papers are due on or before Monday, September 26, 2011.

 

**Parents please remind your child to bring gym clothes to school on Monday and keep in their gym locker until needed for class.  This habit will help to alleviate the lost of points. 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin-Course 3

We finished working on order of operations.

All classes (except 3rd hour) should do worksheet 1.2 # 1 - 15, 16 - 26 (evens), and #30.

Hill/Kettner 9/13/2011

What we did today:
Today we began designing our pretzel lab using the scientific method.
Homework: None
Discussion Starters:
What are the 7 steps in the scientific method?

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Carter Course 3 9/13

What We Did Today  

Order of Operations  

 

Homework

WS 1.2 #2-28 evens

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Algebra, Course 3 and Technology

Algebra

 

Took Notes on section 1.3.

Homework is to finish the problems on the back of the notes.

Quiz over sections 1.1 - 1.5 this Friday

 

Technology

 

Worked on our typing program.  We will start a career project tomorrow and introduce them to their webpages.  They need signed permission forms from you. The should have them back by Friday.

 

 

Course 3

 

Finished up bar graphs, introduced histograms, and started order of operations.

Homework is p. 10 (4-32 multiples of 4, and #40)

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Graphing  

 

Homework

None

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Austin-Course 3

We had an assembly and a field trip today.  We started lesson 1.2 on order of operations in 2nd and 3rd hours.  4th and 5th hours did surveys and made bar graphs.

 

Homework-2nd hour do 6 questions from the notes.  3rd hour do 1 - 15 on worksheet 1.2.

7th grade blog

Technology

 

We explored some new commands on Microsoft office 2010.  We typed up a document about IB learner profile Inquirers.  Most finished, but the assignment is due Tuesday at the end of the hour.

 

We are also logging on the Typing program.  They had a chance to check that out.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Austin-Course 3

Today (9-9) we learned how to make a histograph.  We took great notes!!

 

Homework-worksheet 1.1 all.  Make a great histograph.

Carter Course 3 9/9

What We Did Today

Bar Graphs & Histograms

Homework
WS 1.1 All

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

7th Grade Science Hill/Kettner 9/9/2011

What we did today:
Today we conducted experiments in which we sought to control definite variables.

Homework:
Finish your lab analysis.

Discussion Starters:
What makes an experiment valid?

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Graham Blog

Technology

 

We worked on Blogging and prepared to start our own webpages.  We are creating them through Weebly.  laragraham.weebly.com

 

We also started a word document that we will finish on Monday.  We are going to experiment with the new commands in Microsoft Office 2010.

 

 

Course 3

 

Finished our Bar Graphs.  No homework. 

 

 

Algebra

 

We practiced for the MEAP.  Problems are in their homework section of their notebooks.  Take a look at them.  I got them from a search on Google "8th grade MEAP math problems"

 

Lesson 1.2 on order of operations.  Homework p. 10 (3-18 multiples of 3, 25,27,29,34,36)

Sorry about the hassle of bringing the book home.  I will get the code soon.  It's good exercise ;)

 

Have a great weekend and Go Blue!

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Austin-Course 3

WWDT-

 

We stgarted to talk about different types of graphs.

 

No homework.

Science Hill/Kettner 9-8-2011

What we did today: Today we discussed the proper way to conduct and  design an experiment.

Homework: Finish your designing an experiment lab.

Discussion Starters: manipulated variable; hypothesis; controls; responding variable

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Carter Course 3 9/8

What We Did Today  

Graphing & Review 

Following Directions 

 

Homework

Bar Graph due Friday.

Review classroom expectations with a parent.  Return the signed copy by Friday. 

Bring a picture or drawing to help decorate the room (optional).

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Carter Course 3 9/7

What We Did Today  

Classroom Expectations 

 

Homework

Review classroom expectations with a parent.  Return the signed copy by Friday.  Bring a picture or drawing to help decorate the room (optional).

 

 

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

Austin - Course III - 09/06/11

What We Did Today

Got to know each other.

 

Homework

None.