Dawn's first L.A. assignments of 2009!

Monday: Vocabulary worksheet

Tuesday: 8th grade read to p. 168.
7th grade read to p. 156.

Wednesday: Vocab Quiz tomorrow. Powerpoint presentations tomorrow.

Thursday: Finish Farewell to Manzanar by Monday.

Noah's Math Classes 01/5- 01/9

MONDAY
Pre-Algebra
Complete steps 1-3 on "South America Fun" Handout
Algebra (2)
No HW! Really? Yep. Use this time to do Test Corrections and make-up missing assignments
Algebra (3)
Complete steps 1-3 on "South America Fun" Handout
Applied Algebra
Read "Trees are Treerific" Lab
Do some online research and find one alternative method (besides the angle of elevation method) to measure the height of a tree. Be prepared to present the method you found to your classmates.

TUESDAY
Pre-Algebra
p282-283, 3-11, no calculator
Algebra (2)
Finish "South America Fun" Handout (steps 1-9)
Algebra (3)
Finish "South America Fun" Handout (steps 4-9)
Applied Algebra
Create a Data Table in Excel for the Field Study you will conduct. Also include a supply list.

WEDNESDAY
Pre-Algebra
p290-291, 3-15 all
Algebra (2)
p303-305, 18-54 by 3's exclude 42 & 45, 60-61 (need ruler with cm), 74, 80, 67(xtra cred)
Algebra (3)
p303-305, 18-54 by 3's exclude 42 & 45, 60-61 (need ruler with cm), 74, 80, 67(xtra cred)
Applied Algebra
Do some online research about "your" tree. Be able to answer these questions about "your" tree. How large does it grow? What is its growth rate? What its ideal enviornment? Where can it it be found naturally? And any other neat facts!
THURSDAY
Pre-Algebra
p295-297, 5-15 odd 17 (xtra cred)
Algebra (2)
p311-312, 1,2,7, 24-39 by 3's, 45, 48, 54 (xtra cred)
Algebra (3)
p311-312, 1,2,7, 24-39 by 3's, 45, 48, 54 (xtra cred)
Applied Algebra
Enter your data into your excel spreadsheet.

FRIDAY (In Class)
Test Corrections are Due for all classes
Pre-Algebra
Finish "South America Fun" Handout (steps 4-9)
Algebra(2)
Modeling Real Life Situation using Standard Form, Practice W.S.
Algebra(3)
Modeling Real Life Situation using Standard Form, Practice W.S.
Applied Algebra
Continue gather field measurements

Donna's Science Classes, HW Jan 5 - 7

Mon: 1) finish calculations we started in class (flat surface)
2) Predict the rate your toy will travel up a ramp
3) Predict the rate your toy will travel down the same ramp
4) Predict which toy will travel fastest up the ramp, and explain why you chose it.
5) Predict which toy will travel the slowest up the ramp, and explain why you chose it.

Tue: 1) finish calculations we started in class (for up the ramp and down the ramp)
2) Calculate the percent increase/decrease of your toy's uphill rate from it's flat surface rate.
3) Calculate the percent increase/decrease of your toy's downhill rate from it's flat surface rate.
4) Design a ramp that you predict will double your toy's flat rate.
5) Design a ramp that you predict will halve your toy's flat rate.


Wed: 1) finish calculations we started in class (for up the ramp and down the ramp)
2) Think of ways, other than the angle of the ramp, to speed up and slow down your toy. Be ready to test these ideas in class tomorrow.

Thu: 1) Work on refining the controls for the speed of your toy.... we will have a final contest tomorrow in class.

Fri: Wind-up toy rate challenge.

Donna's Math Classes, HW Jan 5 - 7

Periods 1 and 2:

Mon: Ratios and Rates handout #1-25 all.
begin Logic handout (due Friday)

Tue: Ratios and Proportions handout #1-25 all.
continue Logic handout (due Friday)

Wed: Quiz on Ratios, Rates and Proportions
continue Logic handout (due Friday)

Thu: Solving Proportions handout #1-25 all
finish Logic handout (due tomorrow)

Fri: Pool Table Challenge, due at end of class.

Marc's Science Homework for the Week of Jan. 5 - 9

"Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things."
- Isaac Newton

Monday, January 5
Physics involves the mysteries of dark matter and quantum chromodynamics, but it begins with more humble inquiries like our study of pendulums that come directly from our experience. I figure it's what a brick and an unfortunate cat have in common when falling from a bridge. Both fall with a certain speed and acceleration, are subject to varying amounts of drag, etc. That's physics. The cat also twists and turns and makes some noise as it falls. That's something else.

We'll start with "classical mechanics" – the physics of everyday objects.

Homework is to come up with 3 possible experiments in physics that result in "function" data with one quantity we can measure that depends on another. Think about balls, ramps, carts, and projectiles. For example, the swing time of a pendulum depends on the length of the string, and we could make pendulums with different length string to study it. But we already did that, so it can't be one of your three. Describe one of your projects with enough detail that you could actually do it. Write this out in your lab book.

Tuesday, January 6
We'll share homework ideas for projects, and decide which projects are actually doable. Then we'll split into groups (with new partners), pick projects, and get to work. Your goal should be to collect at least 10 data points where you set a condition and measure a result. Lab reports and a graph will be due next week – maybe Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 7
Work time on physics projects. If you are having trouble getting data, there's still time to switch projects.

Thursday, January 8
Work time on physics projects.

Friday, January 9
Work time on physics projects.

If you finish your experiment, use Excel to make a graph of your data. Try different lines to fit the data and use the regression coefficient and simplicity to evaluate the results. This will be due next week.

Don't Forget My Stumper:
Marc's stumper for the week: You can cut a
circular holiday pie into two pieces with one straight
vertical cut, four pieces with two cuts, or seven pieces
with three cuts, if you're careful and don't move the
pieces between the cuts. How many pieces can you
make with ten straight cuts? Start simple and try to
generalize. What is the effect of making one more
cut? Is there a general formula for any number of
cuts? I suppose you can experiment with lines and
circles on a piece of paper, but it will be much more
satisfying to experiment with real holiday pies!

Noah's Math Classes 12/15 - 12/16

MONDAY
Pre-Algebra
Lesson 6.1 in your Practice Workbook
Algebra(2)
Best Fit line Handout, Practice C
Algebra(3)
Best Fit line Handout, Practice C
Applied Algebra(4)
Lesson 4.7 Challenge
TUESDAY
Pre-Algebra
p258-261 9-39 by 3's
p210-213 6-46 by 3's
Algebra(2)
Finish Linear Equations Word Problem W.S.
Review p196-198 5-55 by 5's, 34
Algebra(3)
Finish Linear Equations Word Problem W.S.
Applied Algebra(4)
W.S. 30-39, 45, 46
WEDNESDAY
Pre-Algebra
Test on Ch4, Ch5, & 6.1
Algebra(2)
Extra Credit due
Test on Chapters 1-5.4, main focus will be on 4.6-5.4
Extra Credit (4.7 Challenge) due Thursday. Put it in my Box.
Algebra(3)
Test on Chapters 4-5.4, main focus will be on 4.6-5.4
Extra Credit (4.7 Challenge) due Thursday. Put it in my Box.
Applied Algebra(4)
In Class Review Activity

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, See you all next Year!

Dawn's Language Arts Dec. 15, 16

Monday: 8th grade read to page 141.
7th grade read to page 132.

Tuesday: Create a typed list of ten books that you would recommend to others for the read-a-thon. Give the title, author, and a one sentence summary of each book.

Donna's Science Assignments Dec 15-17

Mon: last day to practice your individual chain reactions in class; we will link them together on Tue and Wed. Bring your stuff!

Tue: Double science block for period 3. We will do final runs of your chain reactions!

Wed: Double science block for period 4. We will do final runs of your chain reactions!

Donna's Math Assignments Dec 15-17

Period 1: Pre-Algebra

Mon: lesson 6.1, do problems #1-25 in Practice Workbook

Tue: lesson 6.2, do problems #1-26 in Practice Workbook

Wed: lesson 6.3, do problems #1-28 in Practice Workbook


Period 2: Pre-Algebra

Mon: lesson 5.2, do problems #1-30 in Practice Workbook

Tue: lesson 5.3, do problems #1-28 in Practice Workbook

Wed: lesson 5.4, do problems #1-23 in Practice Workbook

Marc's Science Homework for the Week of Dec. 15 - 19

"I glory in this world of men and women, torn with troubles,
yet living on to love and laugh through it all."
- Carl Sandburg

Monday, December 15
Your answers to the big question are due today as an essay in your lab book - how do we explain our school data for seconds pendulums! I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Expect to read your essays in class. I'll collect lab books.

I'll hopefully read all your lab reports tonight and return lab books tomorrow. (*Groan*)

Your next assignment is to make a graph of our school data for pendulum length vs. time for each swing. I'll provide the data. Use Excel (if you can) or do it by hand. We think the time for each swing depends on the string length, so time (as the dependent variable) should be on the side and string length (as the independent variable) should be on the bottom. Due Wednesday. As a bonus, plot the ideal times by the formula on the same graph, and find the R² value for both.

Tuesday, December 16
Work time on graphs of pendulum length vs. time for swing.
If you're done, play SPROUTS!

Wednesday, December 17
Graphs are due. We'll celebrate the holiday break with a SPROUTS tournament!

Thursday, December 18
DMS Read-A-Thon, no classes.

Friday, December 19
DMS caroling, gift exchange, and Wedding Ceremony for Dawn and Eric, and Baby Shower for Lenna and Ryan!
Holiday break, yahoo!

Don't Forget My Holiday Stumper:
Marc's stumper for the week: You can cut a
circular holiday pie into two pieces with one straight
vertical cut, four pieces with two cuts, or seven pieces
with three cuts, if you're careful and don't move the
pieces between the cuts. How many pieces can you
make with ten straight cuts? Start simple and try to
generalize. What is the effect of making one more
cut? Is there a general formula for any number of
cuts? I suppose you can experiment with lines and
circles on a piece of paper, but it will be much more
satisfying to experiment with real holiday pies!

Mac's Social Studies Homework - Dec. 15 - 17

In our three days of classes this week, we'll prepare for and take a Japanese/European feudalism quiz, do a fun creative writing project, and talk research papers. �

Click here for day-by-day assignments

Lenna's 6th Grade Language Arts

Week of December 15 - 17

Monday 12/15

Rough draft (handwritten) of Obama letter due Tuesday.

Tuesday 12/16

Final draft (typed OK) of Obama letter due Wednesday.

Happy Winter Break!!!

Noah's Math Classes 12/8 - 12/12

MONDAY
Pre-Algebra (1)
p250, 1-2, 3-17odd, 21-29odd, 33
Algebra (2)
p276-278, 3, 9-11, 12-24 by 3's, 41, 44
Algebra (3)
Applied Algebra (4)
Ch 1-7 Review, p484-485 in Red Book, 1-55 by 3's
TUESDAY
Pre-Algebra (1)
p255-257, 3-7odd, 13-19 by 3's, 22-28 by 3's, 31-34, 40-43
Algebra (2)
p260-261, 50-58
p277-278, 26-27, 30-33, 38-40, 42, 45, 47, 48
Algebra (3)
p276-278, 3, 9-11, 12-24 by 3's, 26, 27, 30-32, 40(xtra cred)
Applied Algebra (4)
Ch 1-7 Review, p484-485 in Red Book, 2-56 by 3's
WEDNESDAY
Pre-Algebra (1)
p265, 1-5all (see page 264 for example)
p272 11-21 odd
Algebra (2)
p282-284, 12-38 by 3's, 42-47, 51a (xtra)
Algebra (3)
p282-284, 12-38 by 3's, 42-47 , 51a (xtra)
Applied Algebra (4)
Ch 1-7 Review, p484-485 in Red Book, 3-57 by 3's
THURSDAY
Pre-Algebra (1)
p272-274 23-35odd, 36, 37, 40, 41, 45
Algebra (2)
p288-289, 18-45 by 3's, 46,48, 53-57, 61, 74
Algebra (3)
p288-289, 18-45 by 3's, 46,48, 53-57, 61, 74
Applied Algebra (4)
Ch 1-7 Review, p484-485 in Red Book, 58-61 all
Finish Examples 1-4 in TRIG packet
Study for Test: Ch 1-7 in Red Book, Simple Trig., Q point Linear Regression, Regression Terms (read over fitting data to a line handout)

Lenna's 6th Grade Language Arts

Week of December 8 - 12

Monday 12/8

Complete the outline for your Scorpions essay. Address your Pop-Up Thank You card you created for your internship so we can mail them tomorrow.


Tuesday 12/9

Neatly complete your Scorpions rough draft essay.


Wednesday 12/10

Vocab #4 Flashcards - use a conjunction (but, and, yet, so) in your sentences!


Thursday 12/11

Complete your Scorpions final draft essay and essay reflection - make sure a family member reads and comments on your work! Be prepared for a Vocab #1-4 test tomorrow! Make sure you have your IR book with you!


Happy Weekend!!!

Donna's Science Classes, HW Dec 8 - Dec 12

Mon: Nearly everyone's chain reaction design now contains "fire" in an active role. Now it's time to include a "chemical reaction" using liquid components as well. Homework is to research and design a step in your chain reaction that is powered by a chemical reaction using a liquid. Bring whatever materials you need for your reaction to class with you.

Tue: Work on refining the liquid chemical reaction step of your chain reaction. Remember, this step must mix two (or more) things together, at least one of which is a liquid. Something "new" or "different" should be produced by the mixing, and that new product is what will fuel the next step of your chain reaction.

Donna's Math Classes, HW Dec 8 - Dec 12

Period 1: Pre-Algebra

Mon: Lesson 5.7, HW: pp.256-257, #13-18, 22-27, 40-42, and 47-52.

Tue: Lesson 5.7 (cont), HW:, pp.256-257, #19-21, 28-39, 43-45, and 53-57.

Wed: Review handout for test on Chapters 4 & 5 tomorrow.

Thu: Test on Ch. 4 and Ch. 5.

Fri: begin in-class activity "Ratios and Proportions".



Period 2: Pre-Algebra

Mon: HW: prepare for mid-Chapter Quiz tomorrow on lessons 3.1 - 3.3. HW: p. 137, #1-17. Answer key provided.

Tue: mid- Chapter quiz, then HW: Unit 1 review, pg. 165, #14-24.

Wed: Lesson 3.4