Pre-Algebra I with Seema:
This was a short week. We spent Monday and Tuesday preparing for the midterm test which the students took on Wednesday and finished off the semester with math game day on Thursday!
This was a short week. We spent Monday and Tuesday preparing for the midterm test which the students took on Wednesday and finished off the semester with math game day on Thursday!
Pre-Algebra II with Jared:
We continued working with percents, and focused on how to find a given percent of a number. On Wednesday we took a quiz on the first half of chapter six. We rounded out the week with some fun review games, including the puzzling math game "24." We will be having a mid-year assessment on the Friday when we get back from winter break. I have told students that I am putting an optional review packet in their parent mailboxes.
Pre-Algebra III with Ann:
We continued working with percent- learning how to find percent by writing proportions as well as by writing equations. Students took a quiz on Wednesday and enjoyed Math Game Day with the Pre-Algebra I students on Thursday.
All students were given optional midterm review packets to aid in their studying. They should be able to complete all of the problems from chapters 1-5 and up to problem 18 on the chapter 6 review.
All students were given optional midterm review packets to aid in their studying. They should be able to complete all of the problems from chapters 1-5 and up to problem 18 on the chapter 6 review.
Algebra I with Molly:
The
last week of the year in Algebra was spent on linear equations. Students
learned how to write linear equations in the slope-intercept form from the
y-intercept and the slope of a graph. Students learned to find the slope of a
line, then labeled linear equations with the standard form and the point-slope
form. Wednesday
and Thursday were dedicated to students either taking the mid-year exam or
creating a graphing project.
Language Arts with Jared:
Some students finished up their vocabulary quiz on Monday. In grammar, we spent some time looking at the differences between tricky pairs of verbs, such as lie/lay, raise/rise. In literature we wrapped up our novels on Friday (with a few classes needing to finish the final few pages on their own). I have encouraged students to use their winter break to make progress in a fun outside-of-class novel.
World Studies & U.S. History with Ann:
Students continued exploring imperialism and the Spanish-American War- this week focusing on the effects of America winning the war and becoming a world power. We had some excellent conversations about colonialism and "consent of the governed" with regards to the Philippines. The 6th graders delved into the concept of benevolent assimilation and had a very thoughtful discussion on whether or not assimilation is ever benevolent.
All NHD outlines have been returned with comments. Students should feel free to continue their research over winter break focusing on the areas they were given in class.
Students continued exploring imperialism and the Spanish-American War- this week focusing on the effects of America winning the war and becoming a world power. We had some excellent conversations about colonialism and "consent of the governed" with regards to the Philippines. The 6th graders delved into the concept of benevolent assimilation and had a very thoughtful discussion on whether or not assimilation is ever benevolent.
All NHD outlines have been returned with comments. Students should feel free to continue their research over winter break focusing on the areas they were given in class.
Earth Science with Molly:
This week we continued to share science fair boards with peers and celebrated the end of the hard work on their projects. We began a focus on our solar system, learning about the inner planets. We also learned about the interesting changes that have evolved during the study of astronomy throughout history. We’ll continue a focus on the solar system after the winter break.
Spanish with Corinne:
Sunshine Spanish
HS Spanish I, part II
Sunshine A
This week students reviewed for and took a test on Chapter
2B. We hope that everyone has a wonderful break!
Sunshine B
This week students took their mid term exam. These will be graded and returned when we come back in January. I hope that everyone has a wonderful break!
This week students took their mid term exam. These will be graded and returned when we come back in January. I hope that everyone has a wonderful break!
This week students took their mid term exam. These will be
graded and returned when we come back in January. I hope that everyone has a
wonderful break!
HS Spanish II, part I
This week students took their mid term exam. These will be
graded and returned when we come back in January. I hope that everyone has a
wonderful break!
HS Spanish II, part II
This week students took their mid term exam. These will be
graded and returned when we come back in January. I hope that everyone has a
wonderful break!
Art with Patti:
Students are given engagement
grades for each class. As a reminder, students are informed about their work in
different ways. They submit work/create an online portfolio, assignments and
grades are sent home weekly through Google Classroom, they reflect on their art
in both Artsonia and with Google Classroom. This is a great way to check in with
students about grades and assignments.
Sixth Grade - Art Journal/Warm Up - Clay Pinch Pot Trinket Box
12/20 - Students finished their pinch trinket box with lid,
and turned them in for an art journal grade. The boxes were checked for
consistency in wall thickness, slab lid with sculpted piece for handle, and a
no slip element under the lid. 12/19 - Finishing: Students continued working on their pinch pot trinket boxes.
They are attaching sculpted personalized pieces to lids, making sure they
attach coil pieces to underneath the lids, and smoothing sides and edges.
Audrey and Samantha were on the wheel.
12/20 - Students finished their slab trinket box with lid,
and turned them in for an art journal grade. The boxes were checked for
consistency in wall thickness, slab lid with sculpted piece for handle, and a
no slip element under the lid. 12/19 - Finishing: Students continued working on
clay slab boxes, smoothing edges, adding lip underneath lid to keep from
slipping, and making sure handle is secure on lid. Linden and Carson were on
the wheel.
12/21 - Students finished their slab tray and Chia planater,
and turned them in for an art journal grade. The trays were checked for
consistency in wall thickness, smoothed walls and edges, and that seems were
hidden. 12/20 - Students continued working on
slab tray -rolling slabs, joining pieces, sealing seams, smoothing edges) and
sculpting their chia planters and hollowing them out.
Check out the art blog at http://bnsartstudio.weebly.com/
Computer Lab with Lorraine:
7th and 8th Graders in the Purple Room completed their work on the first part of learning Google Sheets. This week the students continued to practice using the IF functions via a series of scenarios. They completed the Coffee Shop inventory project. Also, they started a Pancake Recipe project, where the students practiced, the SUM function and use the IF function to determine how much measurement of each ingredients to use for various number of servings: 1, 4, and 12. 6th Graders worked on a soccer team project where they had to find the AVERAGE, MEAN, MEDIAN, MODE and RANGE functions.
P.E. and Health with Matt:
Life Skills / Sex Ed with Molly:
This week 6th grade students focused on changing emotions during puberty and how to understand and acknowledge intense emotional reactions. Next time they will focus on puberty growth spurts. 7th grade students did not have Life Skills this week (no school Friday). Next time, they will continue to focus on peer pressure and move on to bullying. 8th grade students made up a history class they missed during science fair sharing last week. When we return Next time, the boys will discuss circumcision, self-exams, and identifying medical issues, before moving on to learn about feelings of attraction. Next time, girls will focus on the internal female reproductive organs.
Thank you from,
The Purple Team
The Purple Team
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