Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we finished going over the answers from the study guide.  We then started talking about Iraq and the war.

 

Homework: Students need to finish the questions about the Iraq profile for tomorrow.

 

The Middle Eastern test is on Tuesday March 6th.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today

Test

Homework

Read TXT pg. 343 & 344

Empty your folder

 

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

2/28/

HOMEWORK

March Fitness Question

•  How does the food we eat impact our health?
• Describe a healthy diet in detail by giving a three day example.

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

Papers are due on or before Monday, March 12,  2012.

 

**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

What we did today: Most students attended the field trip to see the movie "Red Tails", about the "Tuskegee Airmen" during WWII.

 

Homework: Current event is due tomorrow on the Middle East.

 

Important date:

Tuesday March 6th is the written test on the Middle East.

 

 

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today

Slope Intercept Form & Review

Homework

Chapter 11 Test Tuesday, Feb. 28

WS Chpt 11 #1-36 odds 

 

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

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we started going over the possible answers to the class generated test questions.

 

Homework: Current event is due Wednesday.

 

Important date:

Tuesday March 6th is the written test over the Middle East.

math and tech

Algebra (Graham)

We did an experiment today to show exponential growth. Homework was a 1/2 sheet review of section 8.3.

 

Technology (Graham)

We finished up our Career Powerpoint.  We start Prezis on Wednesday.

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We started chapter 7 today.  Homework is either 7.1B or 7.1C (all). 

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Austin-Course 3

We started a review packet on chapter 11.  The test is on Thursday.  Students also had to fix mistakes that were made with worksheet 11.7  1-6, 13-20.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today

Slope Intercept Form & Review

Homework

Chapter 11 Test Tuesday, Feb. 28

WS Chpt 11 2-36 evens 

 

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

math and technology

Algebra (Graham)

Classwork was front side of a worksheet simplifying exponents. If the work wasn't finished in class, then it is homework. Have a great break!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We looked over our tests.  We broke up into groups to work on content that was giving us trouble.  Each group had a different assignment.  Some students finished the work in class, others will need to finish it at home and bring it back after break.  Enjoy your time off!

 

Technology (Graham)

Only 3 presentations left!  We will finish those up after break.  Enjoy your time off!

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we got into small groups and created potential test questions for the Middle East written test.  We hope to finish them tomorrow and a final study guide will be given out after break.

 

Homework: No homework tonight.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today

Slope Intercept Form

Homework

Chapter 11 Test Tuesday, Feb. 28

WS Chpt 11 Review evens 

 

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

math and technology

Algebra (Graham)

Homework p. 515 (3-48 multiples of 3)

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We took our chapter 11 test today.  Homework is a review of equation solving work sheet.   Front only!!

 

Technology (Graham)

Continued with Power point presentations.  We also discussed EXCEL.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Hill/Kettner

What we did today: Today we reviewed the rock cycle in class and took a short quiz on the subject. We also began our discussion on geologic time and the fossil record.
Homework: Finish the section review questions contained in today's reading.
Discussion Starters: How do scientists know how old rocks are?

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

What We Did Today

Slope Intercept Form

Homework

Chapter 11 Test Tuesday, Feb. 28

WS Chpt 11 Review odds 

 

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

math and technology

Algebra (Graham)

We finished up properties of exponents today. Homework is from section 8.3 page 506. 4th hour had problems 28-42 evens. 7th hour problems 12-42 evens.

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We reviewed functions, slope, graphing, and all things from chapter 11 today.  We have a test tomorrow!  Students have 2 completed review packets and notes from this chapter to look over.  Happy Studying!

 

Technology (Graham)

We started presenting our Career Powerpoints today.  They look great!

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Mercer-Humanities

I apologize for not having the blog up for the past two days.  I have been home with a sick child.

 

What we did today: Today we watched the CNN Student News and discussed the news article about Syria and China that the students were supposed to complete for today.

 

Homework: No homework tonight.

Austin-Course 3

We went over homework for most of the hour today.  We started lesson 11.7.  No homework.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Slope Intercept Form

Homework

Txt. pg 624 # 1-21 odds

 

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

Austin-Course 3

Today we talked about finding the slope of an line by counting rise and by using the 

                                                                                          run

formula.      

 

Homework-worksheet 11.6, #5,6,  8-16.                                                                       

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Slope

Homework

WS 11.6 #8-16

 

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

math and tech

Algebra (Graham)

We are working on power properties. We made flashcards today and continued with more properties from section 8.2. There is no homework tonight.

Technology (Graham)

We continued working on our Career Powerpoints.  Final projects are due on Wednesday.  We discussed today the difference between a boring, good, and great power point slide.  I am excited to see the final products!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We are finished with chapter 11.  We reviewed graphing linear equations using standard form and slope intercept form.  Our test on this chapter will be this Thursday!  Homework:  Worksheets on graphing.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

X & Y Intercepts & Graphing Linear Equations

Homework

WS 11.6 #1-7

 

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

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today students took the Middle East map test.  We then went over the questions from yesterday.

 

Homework: No homework tonight

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

X & Y Intercepts & Graphing Linear Equations

Homework

WS 11.5 1-30 odd & 31-33

 

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

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today the students read about OPEC, westernization of the Middle East, women's rights in the Middle East, cultural clothing in the Middle East, and the disappearing nomadic culture.  Students also received back several pieces of work that they need to use to study for an upcoming test after break.

 

Homework: Please study for the Middle East map test tomorrow.

Hill/Kettner 2-9-2012

What we did today: We began our investigation on how scientists classify rocks, paying special attention to how igneous rocks are formed and classified.
Homework: Review your igneous rock concept map
Discussion Starters: Intrusive Igneous Rock vs Extrusive Igneous Rock (which do you this is the best?)

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

What We Did Today  

X & Y Intercepts & Graphing Linear Equations

Homework

Txt pg 603 # 1-13

 

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

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we shared current events and worked on a practice test question.

 

Homework: Study for Middle East map test on Friday.

Austin-Course 3

We started to talk about the x-intercept and the y-intercept.  Homework is worksheet 11.5, # 1 - 7.

math and tech

Algebra (Graham)

Chapter 7 test tomorrow. Also, there will be a take home problem solving test given tomorrow. It is due Friday morning, before first hour!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We introduced Slope today!  We discussed the definition and ways to find it using a graph or 2 ordered pairs.  Homework is worksheet 11.6 (#1-10)

 

Technology (Graham)

We started researching careers today.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Hill/Kettner 2-8-2012

What we did today: Today we investigated the building blocks of rocks (Minerals)
Home work: Finish Minerals Matching Lab
Discussion Starters: What are rock made of?

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 we finished up the reading and questions about the Golan Heights and we went over the questions about Israel.

 

Homework: Current event on the Middle east is due tomorrow.

 

Important Date: Friday February 10th, Middle East map test.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Graphing Linear Equations

Homework

11-3 Practice Skills packet

 

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

Hill/Kettner 2-7-2012

What we did today: Today we discussed the rock cycle and its importance to life on this planet.
Homework: Finish your rock cycle reading and section review
Discussion Starters: How can sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

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 we talked about the issues involving the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.  We read about the Golan Heights and answered questions.

 

Homework: 2nd hour needs to complete the Golan heights questions for tomorrow.

Students have a current event on the Middle East due Wednesday.

 

Important date: Friday February 10th is the map test on the Middle East.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Review & Quiz

Homework

Read Text pages 598-600

 

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

math and tech

Algebra (Graham)

Assigned Pre-test Warm-up for homework. We will have our chapter 7 test on Thursday and a take-home problem solving quiz on Thursday, as well. Take-home is due on Friday!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

We talked about x and y intercepts today.  Assigned 11.5 Practice B (# 1-11)

 

Technology (Graham)

Started investigating Career Pathways.

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

2/6/12

HOMEWORK

February FITNESS QUESTION

Describe in detail how physically active you were before starting class.

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.

 

Now that you have been pre-tested in push ups, sit-ups, sit n reach and shuttle 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.  What will you do outside of class to improve your fitness level?

 

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

Papers are due on or before Wed., February 8, 2012.

 

**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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Function form

Homework

Review worksheet

Quiz Monday 11.1-11.3

 

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

math and tech

Algebra (Graham)

We finished up Chapter 7 today with graphing systems of inequalities. Homework is the first 4 problems (front side only) of a graphing worksheet, and to finish up the story problems worksheet they received yesterday.

Have a great weekend!

 

Course 3 (Graham)

Handed back quizzes.  Discussed Function form vs. Standard form.  We practiced a bunch of problems...no homework.

 

Technology (Graham)

We took the great Marshmallow Challenge today.  Ask your son or daughter about it!

 

Lara Graham
Mathematics/Technology Teacher
Norup International School

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we made a list if information that we know about the nation of Israel.  Then students started reading the section in the book about Israel and began to answer the questions on the worksheet.

 

Homework: Finish the worksheet for Monday.

 

Important dates: The next current event is due Wednesday.  The topic is the Middle East.

The Middle East map test is Friday Feb. 10th.

Carter Course 3

What We Did Today  

Scatter Plots & Functions

Homework

WS 11.3 # 4-22 evens

 

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

Mercer-Humanities

What we did today: Today we used the information from yesterdays research about the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Syria, ans Turkey in small groups.  Each group needed to collaborate the information from their members into one group assignment to be turned in.

We shared that information together as a whole class.

 

Homework: No homework tonight.

Austin-Course 3

Today we worked on graphing linear equations.  Homework-worksheet 11.4, #1-3,

12-24 (evens), 25, 26.

 

Quiz Tuesday.

Hill/Kettner 2-3-2012

What we did today: Today we reviewed the tectonic plates role in land form creation along with the vital information regarding earths layers
Homework: Study your review packet (Be prepared to answers questions in class tomorrow regarding the aforementioned material.)
Discussion Starters: Mid Ocean Ridge, Crust Creation, Volcanoes, Mountains, Lithosphere, and Transform Boundaries

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

What We Did Today  

Scatter Plots & Functions

Homework

Text pg 590 # 5-9, 11-14, 18

 

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

Mercer-Humanities

I apologize for not posting the blog yesterday.  There was no homework.

 

What we did today: Today students read about one of the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, and Syria.  They identified who they were, how they came to power, issues they have had to deal with since becoming the leader, and how they dealt with those issues.

 

Homework: If students did not finish the class work, they were to finish it at home for the group work tomorrow.

 

Austin-Course 3

We talked about solutions to function rules, lesson 11.3.  Homework-worksheet 11.3, evens.

2/1/12

HOMEWORK

February FITNESS QUESTION

Describe in detail how physically active you were before starting class.

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.

 

Now that you have been pre-tested in push ups, sit-ups, sit n reach and shuttle 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.  What will you do outside of class to improve your fitness level?

 

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

Papers are due on or before Wed., February 8, 2012.

 

**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.