Weekly Schedule

Monday Oct 27th 2008

*****Period 1: Math Pre-Algebra*****
Learning Objective for all math classes: Students will direct the pace and focus of their own math phase learning
- Lead class in Mountain Math problem solving
- Review Calendar list of tasks for day they are:
Independent Phase Work
- Allen and Jon: Phase 18 Surface area of prisms
- Ted: Phase 17 indicator 14 Estimation strategies
- Dawn/Alyssa: Phase 17 Indicator 4 Converting Real Numbers
- Erin: Phase 17 Final Performance Assesment “Truck that Tuna”
HOME WORK:

*****Period 2: Math Pre-Algebra******
- Lead class in Mountain Math problem solving
- Review Calendar list of tasks for day they are:
Independent Phase Work
- Jason and Coretta: Phase 17 Performance assessment “Truck that Tuna”
- Harvey: Phase 18 ind 26: Experimental and Theoretical Probability
- Juanita: Phase 18 Geometry Indicators
- Independent Phase Work
HOMEWORK:

***** Period 3: Jr. High Science*****
Learning Objective: Communicate Healthy choices to school through informative poster
- Steps for Healthy Muscles Poster Work Time
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HOMEWORK:

***** Period 4: Intro To Fine Art******
Learning Objective: To understand the Principal of Design “Rhythm”
- MC Escher Style Progression Scrolls
- Work time

HOMEWORK: MC Escher Progression Scrolls Project

*****Period 5: Ecology*****
Unit Guiding Question: Does the world need saving or do humans?

Learning Objective: To introduce students the idea of opposing viewpoints on an environmental issue

After a short class discussion Students will read Page 352: Points of View “Should Population Growth Be Limited?”
- Take a bulleted list of major points of each argument.
- Pick a point of view and expand and explain your decision.

HOMEWORK: POV pg 352 Due Friday


Tuesday Oct 28st 2008

*****Period 1: Math Pre-Algebra*****
- Lead class in Mountain Math problem solving
Independent Phase Work
- Allen (absent yesterday) and Jon: Phase 18 Goal: Surface area of prisms
- Ted: continue work on Phase 17 indicator 14 Estimation strategies
- Dawn/Alyssa: continue Phase 17 Indicator 4 Converting Real Numbers
- Erin: Finish Phase 17 Final Performance Assesment “Truck that Tuna”
HOME WORK:

*****Period 2: Math Pre-Algebra******
- Lead class in Mountain Math problem solving
Independent Phase Work
- Jason and Coretta: Finish Phase 17 Performance assessment “Truck that Tuna”
- Harvey: Phase 18 ind 26: Experimental and Theoretical Probability
- Juanita: Phase 18 Geometry Indicators
- Independent Phase Work
HOMEWORK:

-****Period 3: Jr. High Science****
-Learning Objective: Communicate Healthy choices to school through informative poster
- Steps for Healthy Muscles Poster Work Time

****Period 4: Intro to Fine Arts****
Learning Objective: To understand the Principal of Design “Rhythm”
- MC Escher Style Progression Scrolls
- Work time
- MC Escher Progressions Work Time

HOMEWORK:

****Period 5: Ecology****
Unit Guiding Question: Does the world need saving or do humans?

- Learning Objective: Students will be familiar with ANWAR environmental issues in preparation for a debate

- ANWR Online Interactive Activity click HERE

HOMEWORK: HOLT ES pg 352 POV assignment


Wednesday October 29th 2008

*****Period 1: Math Pre-Algebra*****
- Lead class in Mountain Math problem solving
Independent Phase Work
- Allen (absent yesterday) and Jon: Phase 18 Goal: Surface area of prisms ind. test
- Ted: continue work on Phase 17 indicator 4 ordering integers
- Dawn/Alyssa: Phase 17 performance assessment “truck that tuna”
- Erin: Formulate Phase 18 quarter plan.
HOME WORK:


*****Period 2: Math Pre-Algebra******
- Lead class in Mountain Math problem solving
Independent Phase Work
- Jason and Coretta and Harvey: Phase 18 ind 26: Experimental and Theoretical Probability
- Juanita: Phase 18 Geometry Indicators or with everyone.
- Independent Phase Work
HOMEWORK:

****Period 3: Jr. High Science****
Learning Objective: Students will be Introduced to the Circulatory System
- Lecture/Powerpoint Presentation
HOMEWORK: none
Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify and describe the structures of veins and arteries
- Notes and Coloring Slides
HOMEWORK: Vein/Artery coloring slide

****Period 4: Intro to Fine Arts****
Learning Objective: Students will demonstrate The Principle of Design “Rhythm”
Andy Warhol Repetitive Rhythm Project

HOMEWORK:

****Period 5: Ecology****
Unit Guiding Question: Does the world need saving or do humans?
Learning Objective: Students will gain interest in debates through learning about alternative debate forums

Online Activity: Middle School Example Debate at address below

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4249740560449329066

HOMEWORK: POV pg 352 Due Friday


Thursday October 30th 2008

****Period 1: Math Pre-Algebra****
Start with 15 min of Mountain Math: Pre-Algebra for EVERYONE
- Independent Phase Work time

HOME WORK:

****Period 2: Math Pre-Algebra****
Start with 15 min of Mountain Math: Pre-Algebra for EVERYONE
- Independent Phase Work time
-
HOMEWORK:

****Period 3: Jr. High Science****
Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify and describe the structures of veins and arteries
- Notes and Coloring Slides
HOMEWORK: Vein/Artery coloring slide-


HOMEWORK: Lab Report Due Friday

****Period 4: Intro to Fine Arts****
- First 25 minutes: MC Escher Progresions
- Second 25 minutes make up work
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HOMEWORK:

****Period 5: Ecology****
Unit Guiding Question: Does the world need saving or do humans?
Learning Objective: Students will formulate an opinion and pick a point of view on the subject of ANWAR

- ANWAR Research “Picking Sides”
Use the links below to help make your decision on which side to support and which cause to join. (or if you think one side is wrong but still want to join that debate team)

Informative Fish and Wildlife site click FWS.org

Sites in support of Drilling: click ANWR.org

Sites against Drilling: click Defenders.org

Some media news articles: click Time or FOXnews


HOMEWORK: HOLT ES pg 352 POV assignment


Friday October 31st 2008 Happy Halloween

****Period 1 and 2: Math Phase 17/18****
Learning Objective: Students will review practical math skills through interactive social math games
- Grade Mountain Math
- Math Games Day

HOMEWORK: none

****Period 3: Jr. High Science****
Breathing Rate Lab in Gym
Learning Objective: Students will review the names of bones
- Make Decorations for Carnival

HOMEWORK:

****Period 4: Intro to Fine Arts****
- Carnival Decoration/work day

HOMEWORK: ALL WORK DUE

****Period 5: Ecology****
Unit Guiding Question: Does the world need saving or do humans?

Learning Objective: Students will conduct an ongoing scientific experiment with data collection
- Check Permafrost sensors
- Carnival Decoration if needed.

OR CARNIVAL WORK TIME

HOMEWORK: All home work for week due