Oct 1 Science

Topic:  6th Vocab

Question:  What topic in 6th grade did you not enjoy studying?  WHY?  (Or like the least)  Look at the 6th grade packet for ideas!

Oct 1 Pre-Al

Look at your notes from yesterday.  Which part do you think sounds the most challenging?  Equations with +, -, x, or /?

Oct 1 Inv. Math

Today we will deal with converting from decimals ----> fractions and fractions ---> decimals.  How comfortable do you feel doing those conversions?

Use the scale 1-10. 

1 = not comfortable at all

10 = very comfortable 

Sept 30 Inv. Math

On a scale of 1-10, how easy is ordering and comparing fractions for you?
1 = not easy at all
10 = very easy

Sept 30 Pre-Al

Guess the average for the quiz.

Sept 30 Science

Topic:  Sci Method

Question:  Write down one thing you already know about the scientific method.

Sept 29 Science

Grab a wm-up!

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Topic:  Pop

Question:  Do you think the pop lost anymore volume over the weekend?  

Sept 29 Math

Use the back of the wm-up sheet from last week!

How did you use math over the weekend?

Sept 25 Pre-Al

We've been simplifying by combining like terms - write down why you LIKE this section of chapter 2 or DISLIKE this section.

Sept 25 Inv. Math

NO wm-up today!!

Sept 25

Topic:  Pop

Question:  What do you think the volume of the pop is today?  Guess using mL.

Sept 24 Inv. Math

Write down one thing you want to remember for the quiz today.

Sept 24 Science

Topic:  Pop volume

Question:  A can of pop says it has a volume of 355 mL.  Do you think the volume is:

a.  exactly 355 mL
b.  more than 355 mL
c.  less than 355 mL

Sept 23 Inv. Math

What's the difference between a multiple and a factor?  Write out an explanation.

Sept 23

On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel with the material we started yesterday?
1 = not comfortable 
10 = very comfortable  

Sept 23 Science

Topic:  Test

Question:  Think of all the types of measurement - which one do you think you need to study the most?
Length
Mass
Volume - Irregular
Volume - Regular
Temperature 

Sept 22 Inv. Math

Grab a wm-up sheet!

What is the divisibility rule for 3? 

Is 309 divisible by 3?

Sept 22 Science

Grab a wm-up sheet!

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Topic:  MB Trip

Question:  How many miles do you think we gained? 
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Sept 22 Pre-Al

Grab a wm-up sheet from the front table!

Use the distributive property.

(1 - 7n)5

Sept 18 Science

Topic:  Science Test

Question:  Guess how well you'll do on measurement test next week?

Get out your assignment NB and turn to next Thursday.  Write SCIENCE TEST down.  

Sept 18 Pre-Al

No Wm-up.  Sit quietly.

Sept 18 Inv. Math

No Wm-up.  Sit quietly!

Sept 17 Science

NO Wm-up, write in your assignment NB - Mrs. Schmidt's Activity.  

Sept 17 Inv Math

No wm-up sheet!

Look at your book practice from yesterday.  What problem was the most challenging for you?  Pick a # and write it down.  

Sept 17 Pre-Al

This is #11 from the test.  Solve it using the order of operations.

Sept 16 Inv. Math

Think back to HOM process:
-filling out steps 1-5
-showing your work
-writing a complete paragraph
-making a poster with a partner, etc. 

Rate yourself using a scale of 1-10 on how much effort you put into the entire problem solving process.  
1 = little to no effort 
10 = went above and beyond with effort

Sept 16 Pre-Al

What do you think the test average was for the Ch 1 Test?

Sept 16 Science

NO wm-up sheet this week!  Tomorrow is a short day and you'll be with Mrs. Schmidt for an activity.



Question:  Do you think we made it over the border into Wyoming - yes or no?  
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Todays Meet

Go to app store.  Download QR Code Reader.

Sept 11 Pre-Al

On a scale of 1-10, how prepared do you feel for the Ch 1 Test?  
1 = not prepared at all
10 = very prepared 

Sept 11 Inv. Math

Guess the Ch 1 test average.  

Sept 11 Science

Topic:  L to J Quiz

Question:  How many questions do you think you'll get correct on the L to J Quiz #2?  Remember, there are 12 questions on the quizzes.  

Sept 10 Pre-Al

Today you will review.  How would you like to review?  

You have two choices.
A.  By getting a specific assignment from the book?  
B.  By choosing what problems you review yourself?

Write A or B and EXPLAIN WHY you chose it!

Sept 10 Inv Math

There are 18 questions on the test.  Predict how many questions you think you'll get correct out of 18. 

ALSO - have out a piece of lined NB paper to use for the test.  We will discuss how to use it after the wm-up. 

Sept 10 Science

Topic:  6th vocab

Question:  What is the clear tissue that covers the eye?
a.  Lens
b.  Iris
c.  Pupil
d.  Cornea 

Sept 9 Inv. Math

On a scale of 1-10, how prepared do you feel for tomorrow's Chapter 1 Test?
1 = not prepared at all
10 = very prepared

Sept 9 Pre-Al

Guess the average for the quiz.

Have you ever heard of stem-and-leaf plots?

Sept 9 Science

Topic:  Mass of liquid

Question:  How would you find the mass of a liquid?  Write out an explanation of how you would go about solving this problem.  Be as specific as possible.  

Sept 8 Inv. Math

Use the back of your wm-up from last week.

How did you use math over the weekend?

Sept 8 Pre-Al

Use the back of your wm-up sheet from last week.

Get your poster and be ready to trade when the bell rings.  You will use your wm-up sheet AFTER you trade.

Sept 8 Science

Grab a wm-up sheet!

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Topic:  MB Trip

Question:  Guess how many miles we gained!



















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Sept 4 Inv. Math

Get out your WS.  Find one problem that gave you the most trouble yesterday.  Be ready to share when the bell rings.  

Sept 4 Pre-Al

Using a scale from 1-10, how comfortable do you feel with multiplying and dividing integers?

1 = not comfortable at all
10 = very comfortable

Sept 4 Science

Topic:  Counter length

Question:  Look at the back counter (the long one).  Guess the countertop length - how many meters or cm do you think it is in length?

Sept 3 Inv. Math

Solve the following 

-29 - (-7)

15 - (-22)

Sept 3 Pre-Al

Solve the following 

-29 - (-7)

15 - (-22)

Sept 3 Science

Topic: 6th vocab

Question:  Look at the 6th grade vocab packer - page 6.  Find one vocab word that you remember/recognize from last year and write it down on your wm-up page. 

Inv. Math / Pre-Al

Grab a new wm-up sheet from the front table!

Write NO SCHOOL on Monday.

How did you use math over Labor Day weekend?

Sept 2 Science

Grab a cream Wm-Up sheet (white paper was all out)

Write NO SCHOOL for Monday

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Topic:  MB Trip

Question:  Guess how many miles we gained over the past two weeks.
















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