Friday, August 31, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday, August 31, 2012


Math:   Students graded 1-6, turned in Birth Announcements, reviewed and took a quiz over lessons 1-2 - 1-6.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded 1-2 and reviewed words that are important in math.  We may have started lesson 4-7.  No homework.

Geography: Map Legends and Key Practice finish up.  Current Events discussion. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Test. Packets need to be handed in.

Science:  Periods 6 and 7 did an activity to learn that cell structure determines cell function.  Periods 3 and 9 did a textbook activity about cells.  No homework.


Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday, August 30, 2012


Math:   Students went over lesson 1-4, went over lessons 1-5 and 1-6.  Complete the homework from lesson 1-6 tomorrow.  Birth Announcements are due tomorrow.  We will also have a quiz over lessons 1-2 - 1-6 tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over lesson 1-1 and covered lesson 1-2.   Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Map Legends and Key Practice.  Nebraska State Fair practice. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. WORKSHEET PACKET DUE FRIDAY! CAPITALIZATION TEST FRIDAY!!

Science:  3rd and 9th period completed an activity to show that cell structure determines cell function. 6th and 7th period finished using microscopes to view different types of cells. No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

TODAY:  Students took the second half of the MAPs tests today, so we did not have class during 6th and 7th.


Math:   Students did what needed to be done.  The Birth Announcement Project is due FRIDAY for this class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students jumped into the textbook and started lesson 1-1.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Continue Parts of a Map Unit-Notes.  Map Scale Practice. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Chapter Review due on Thursday by the end of class. Capitalization test on FRIDAY! Idiom discussion today. Idiom #1 in composition notebook.

Science:  Students looked at their own cheek cells under a microscope, as well as onion cells (6th & 7th per).  Students looked at prepared slides of various tissues to better understand that all living things are made of cells.  Meet in the regular classroom for class on Thursday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

TODAY:  Students took the second half of the MAPs tests today, so we did not have class during 6th and 7th.


Math:   Students did what needed to be done.  The Birth Announcement Project is due FRIDAY for this class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students jumped into the textbook and started lesson 1-1.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Continue Parts of a Map Unit-Notes.  Map Scale Practice. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Chapter Review due on Thursday by the end of class. Capitalization test on FRIDAY!

Science:  Students looked at their own cheek cells under a microscope, as well as onion cells.  Meet in Lab 111 for class on Wednesday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Monday, August 27, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday, August 27, 2012


Math:   Students graded lesson 1-2.  Students were given info on how to log on to Moodle (learn.kps) and the textbook website (my.hrw.com).  We covered lesson 1-3 and were assigned homework from that lesson. The Birth Announcement Project is due FRIDAY for this class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over important websites (see above) and then worked on the textbook scavenger hunt with a partner.  No homework.  The Birth Announcement Project is due WEDNESDAY for this class.

Geography: Went over Continents and Oceans Test.  Begin Parts of a Map Unit-Notes.  No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Notes over Titles of Things. Read "The Bike" on page 50.  Students must think of a topic for their narrative writing assignment. Topic due Wednesday. Capitalization test on FRIDAY!

Science:  Looked at the letter "e" under a microscope.  Also looked at various prepared slides and did some sketching.  Meet in Lab 111 for class on Tuesday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Friday, August 24, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday, August 24, 2012


Math:   Students went over how to figure out how many seconds old people are.  We then went over lesson 1-2.  Complete the homework from that lesson.  They need continue gathering information and start putting together the announcement.

Pre-Algebra:  Students made notebooks and went on a textbook scavenger hunt.  No homework.  They need continue gathering information and start putting together the announcement.

Geography: Continents and Oceans Test.  No homework.  Enjoy your weekend!

English:  Capitalization Unit. Notes over Proper Nouns and Titles of People. Worksheet packets are due next Friday before the test. 

Science:  Talked about Lab Safety and Microscope Usage.  Meet in Lab 111 for class on Monday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday, August 23, 2012


Math:   Students were given their math textbook, and worked on the math involved with the  Birth Announcement Project.  They need continue gathering information and start putting together the announcement.

Pre-Algebra:  Students were given their pre-algebra textbook, went over how to figure how many seconds old they are and looked over their book.

Geography: Continents and Oceans activity.  Continents and Oceans Test is Friday.  Homework:  Study maps and notes.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Notes over proper nouns. Pg. 635 - 644. Know the key concepts. No homework.

Science:  K-W-L on cells.  Continued learning about cells and tissues.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday, August 22, 2012


Math:   Students were introduced to the Birth Announcement Project by looking at what they need to do as well as what were good and not as good examples.   They need to start gathering information.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over how to do some of the math for the Birth Announcement Project   They need to continue gathering information.

Geography: Went over Continents and Oceans pretest and started notes.  Continents and Oceans Test is Friday.  No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Pre-Test. Daily Language 1-4.  No homework. Bring paper bags for books if possible.

Science:  Classroom activity demonstrating the levels of organization in biology (cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ systems -> organism).  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Today students took the MAPs test during 6th, 7th and 8th periods, so we only had 3rd and 9th core classes.

Math:  3rd period worked on problem solving.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students were introduced to the Birth Announcement Project by looking at what they need to do as well as what were good and not as good examples.   They need to start gathering information.

Geography: Continents and Oceans Pre-test and finished self flags.  No homework.

English:  Grammar Buzz Activity. Checked out textbooks.  No homework.

Science:  Took notes on the Levels of Organization in Biology. Watched a short video about different cells and tissues.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Monday, August 20, 2012

Monday, August 20, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday, August 20, 2012


Math:  Mr. Sanny practiced names and shared the 2 truths and 1 lie.  Students were then introduced to other important people in the room and then tried figuring out the names of Mr. Sanny's children.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: Mr. Sanny practiced names and shared the 2 truths and 1 lie.  Students were then introduced to other important people in the room and then tried figuring out the names of Mr. Sanny's children.  No homework.

Geography: Self Flags.  No homework.

English:  Routines Powerpoint. Capitalization packet handed out.  No homework.

Science:  Took notes on the Characteristics of Living Things.  Word sorting activity on the Levels of Organization in Biology.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Friday, August 17, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday, August 17, 2012

Welcome back to Horizon (a plain old "Welcome" to those of you who are new to Horizon).  The Team 7-4 Teachers are excited to meet everyone on the team and to get started with the school year.

As a bonus for checking this web page, the first 5 kids to go to Mr. Sanny and say "Math Rules" in a convincing manner, will earn a special prize from him.

Math:  Mr. Sanny practiced names and students shared their 2 truths and 1 lie.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: Mr. Sanny practiced names and students shared their 2 truths and 1 lie.  No homework.


Geography: Created a mental map of the world.  Worked on a Biography for Geography-Introduction.  No homework.

English:  "Get to Know You" Bingo. Discussed Expectations.  No homework.

Science:  Class discussion on the Characteristics of Living Things & picture sorting activity.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday, August 16, 2012

Welcome back to Horizon (a plain old "Welcome" to those of you who are new to Horizon).  The Team 7-4 Teachers are excited to meet everyone on the team and to get started with the school year.

As a bonus for checking this web page, the first 5 kids to go to Mr. Sanny and say "Math Rules" in a convincing manner, will earn a special prize from him.


Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org