Friday, August 29, 2008

Friday, August 29, 2008

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Friday, August 29, 2008

Science – Did the plant and animal cell activity.

Math - Students went over questions from 1-5 and worked on lesson 1-6 in class

Pre-Algebra - Students checked lesson 1-5 and played integer addition war with cards.

English -- Today we corrected our capitalizations test and started a rough draft about our favorite character. Tonight, use two during reading strategies while reading your AR book.

GEOGRAPHY – Today we discussed current events. Remember to complete the map activity that is due Tuesday of next week.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Science – Practiced using microscopes.

Math - Students took a mult fact quiz and graded the lesson 1-4 homework and went over lesson 1-5. Complete the 1-5 homework for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra - Students took a mult fact quiz and graded the lesson 1-4 homework and went over lesson 1-5. Complete the 1-5 homework for tomorrow.

English -- Today we took our capitalization test. Tonight, use two during reading strategies while reading your AR book. The test over Spelling list #2 on is Friday.

GEOGRAPHY – Today students got the opportunity to create their own maps. They included all the parts of a map that we learned yesterday. It is due Tuesday of next week.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Science – Did the debate "Martian and the Car."

Math - Students graded the 1-2 homework and went over lesson 1-4 (skipping 1-3 for now). Complete the lesson 1-4 homework for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra - Students graded the lesson 1-3 homework and went over lesson 1-4. Complete the homework for tomorrow.

English -- Today we finished our hands on grammar activity and reviewed for tomorrow's test on capitalization. Tonight, use two during reading strategies while reading your AR book. There will be a test over capitalization rules tomorrow and a test over Spelling list #2 on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY – Today we went over our tests and answered questions. We began discussing parts of a map. We also did a worksheet that we completed in class over parts of a map.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Science – Went over our summative inquiry activity and started learning what makes up a living thing.
Math - Students took a multiplication fact quiz and went over lesson 1-2. Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra - Students took a mult fact quiz and went over lesson 1-3. Complete the homework for tomorrow.

English -- Today we began a hands on grammar activity. We will finish it tomorrow. Tonight, use two during reading strategies while reading your AR book. There will be a test over capitalization rules on Thursday and a test over Spelling list #2 on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY – Today we took the Quiz over the continents and oceans. No homework!

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Monday, August 25, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

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Monday, August 25, 2008

Science – Reviewed inquiry activity, and students took a inquiry summative assessment.

Math - Students took a multiplication fact quiz and graded lesson 1-1 homework. No homework today.

Pre-Algebra - Students graded the homework from lesson 1-2 and watched a video over algebraic expressions. No homework

English -- Today we reviewed capitalization rules for people and things. Tonight, finish your worksheet and use two during reading strategies while reading your AR book. There will be a test over capitalization rules on Thursday and a test over Spelling list #2 on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY – Today we took class time to study over the World Map worksheets that we have completed last week. We reviewed for tomorrows QUIZ! Their homework is to STUDY for quiz!

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Friday, August 22, 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

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Friday, August 22, 2008

Science –Continued our inquiry mystery activity. Monday's class is in 119.

Math - Students discussed how failure leads to success if you don't give up and be persistent (Mr. Sanny trying to solve the Rubik's Cube). Students were given more time to work on / finish lesson 1-1. Lesson 1-1 homework will be graded Monday.

Pre-Algebra - Students discussed the importance of solving a problem in a specific order by looking at how to solve the Rubik's Cube and went over homework from lesson 1-2 and were given more practice time.

English -- Today we reviewed capitalization rules for proper adjectives. Tonight, finish your worksheet, use one during reading strategy while reading your AR book. Be sure to have a parent sign your AR paper and return it to Mrs. Westerbeck by Monday.

GEOGRAPHY – We read through the Omaha World Herald for Current Events. We also discussed other current events that are happening with the Olympics. We related this articles to issues that we all have experienced.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Science –Started our inquiry mystery activity. Friday's class is in 119.

Math - Students went over lesson 1-1 and were given a sheet that lists all the problems that will be assigned from Chapter 1. Complete lesson 1-1 homework for tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra - Students went over homework from lesson 1-1. Complete the lesson 1-2 homework for tomorrow.

English -- Today we reviewed different capitalization rules. Tonight, finish your capitalization worksheet, use one during reading strategy while reading your AR book. Be sure to have a parent sign your AR paper and return it to Mrs. Westerbeck by Monday.

GEOGRAPHY – Students were assigned a World Map Activity to complete today in class. Most were able to finish within the class period, but some may have one or two questions left to finish- so a few students may have a little homework. Again we will be testing over the 7 continents and the 4 major oceans Tuesday the 26th of August. I hope everyone is taking advantage of watching some Olympic games. They only happen every 4 years!

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phone: 308-698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, michelle.westerbeck@kearneypublic.org

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Science –Went over our testable question experiments and worked changing questions to testable questions. Thursday's class is in the media center.

Math - Students went over yesterday's homework and made little notebooks that we will take chapter one notes in.

Pre-Algebra - Students went over the Skills you Need for Chapter 1 and started lesson 1-1. Complete the lesson 1-1 homework for tomorrow.

English -- Today we learned how to take an AR test. Tonight, use one during reading strategy while reading your AR book. Be sure to have a parent sign your AR paper and return it to Mrs. Westerbeck by Monday.

GEOGRAPHY – Today we finished up with some Geography notes if needed. Then we started to review a map that contained all the major continents and oceanic divisions. We also took the time to fill out the map. Students will need to keep this map and the definitions because there will be a quiz over the major continents and oceanic divisions Tuesday the 26th.

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emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, michelle.westerbeck@kearneypublic.org

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Science – Did our testable question experiments. If gone Tuesday, make a time with Mr. Sughroue to make this experiment up.

Math - Students continued turning in their contracts. We completed the 2 T, 1 L. Students worked on more problem solving problems and are to complete problems 1 & 7 on page xxv, #2 on xxvii, and 2, 3 & 4 on page xxix. They will be looked at tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra - We completed the 2 T, 1 L. Students went over the Skills you Need for Chapter 1 and started lesson 1-1. Ask your student if they had homework.

English -- Today we learned and practiced our during reading strategies. Tonight, use one during reading strategy while reading your AR book.

GEOGRAPHY – We completed an activity to get to know our Geography text books. We also took some class notes over "How to be a Geographer". Some students need to finish up their 'Self Flags' in their spare time.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Monday, August 18, 2008

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Science – Wrote a testable question that we will do an experiment on Tuesday.

Math - Students continued turning in their contracts. We initiated the 2 T, 1 L, we'll continue that tomorrow. Students finished the class period working with a partner on some problem solving practice. No homework.

Pre-Algebra - Students turned in their contracts. We initiated the 2 T, 1 L, we'll continue that tomorrow. Students made booklets to take chapter notes in and went over the Skills you Need for Chapter 1. No homework.

English -- Today we checked out and covered our literature books. Be reading in your AR book. 15-20 minutes every night is necessary to accomplish your goal before the end of the quarter.

GEOGRAPHY – Today in Geography we finished our self flags and discussed them. We did a Biography for Geography activity that we completed in class.

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Friday, August 15, 2008

Friday, August 15, 2008

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Friday, August 15, 2008

Science – Today we used a mystery observation cube to review observation vs. inference, and we introduced formulating a testable question and hypothesis.

Math - Students turned in their contracts (I will accept them next week). We covered our textbooks and initiated the 2 T, 1 L, we'll continue that Monday.

Pre-Algebra - Students turned in their contracts (I will accept them next week). We covered our textbooks and initiated the 2 T, 1 L, we'll continue that Monday. Students were to complete the Skills you Need for Chapter 1 for tomorrow.

English -- Today we checked out and covered our grammar books. Be sure you have another bag for Monday for our Literature books.

GEOGRAPHY – Today we checked out and covered books. We started on our self-flags and will continue them on Monday.

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emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, michelle.westerbeck@kearneypublic.org

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Thursday, August 14, 2008

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Science – Observation vs. Inference, students learned the how to make an observation and an inference and why they are different.

Math - Students received their textbooks and math contracts. Please sign and return as soon as possible.

English -- Today we watched the special features of "The Outsiders" DVD.

GEOGRAPHY – Introductions. Discussed geography, class goals, expectations, and seating charts.

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phone: 308-698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, michelle.westerbeck@kearneypublic.org

Visit Horizon's Homepage: http://sites.kearneypublic.org/horizon/
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