Tanner's Class Updates

Thursday, December 18

HOMEROOM: Thanks to those that have brought donations for the holiday party and 6-3 team store. We got several more in today!

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Finish Europe: Conflict and Change books and turned in.

       Continental Cafe courtesy of Ms. Dawson.  What a great experience! Be sure to thank Ms. Dawson for introducing you to the variety of goodies Europe has to offer.

HW: There are many zeros for the last homework assignment: Causes of World War I that we handed in early this week.

SCIENCE

CW: Wrap up of geology unit with videos on volcanoes and the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

        Today was the deadline for all Shaping Our World work. I've spoken with you about missing work.

HW: Continental Drift models and board games are ready to be picked up. If you'd like to donate your board game I'd be happy to keep it as a model for next year! Continental drift models left after tomorrow will be recycled.

Wednesday, December 17

HOMEROOM: Please continue to bring in donations for the 6-3 team store. We have had 5 of 23 students bring in donations.

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Continued work/discussion on Europe: Conflict and Change books. Today we discussed the casues of World War II.

HW: none. Bring books to class tomorrow. If you're behind on notes, catch up tonight. We will turn in the Conflict and Change books tomorrow at the end of class.

SCIENCE

CW: Stresses/Faults. Discussion and graphic organizer of stresses and faults at the tectonic plate boundaries.

HW: We turned in the graphic organizer as a ticket out the door today. You should have completed the organizer as we discussed in class!

Tuesday, December 16

HOMEROOM: Please continue to bring in donations for the holiday party and the team store. 6-3 brings salty items to the party.

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Europe: Conflict and Change books. We continued discussion on the Russian Revolution and impacts of World War I.

HW: Bring Conflict and Change books to class tomorrow.

SCIENCE

CW: Plate Tectonics test. Results will be used to award points to the Shaping Our World assignment. Those that did not have a majority to SOW assignments turned in did not take the test. Instead they worked on missing SOW activities.

HW: The LAST DAY to turn in Shaping Our World work is tomorrow. Please make arrangements to be here at 8:30 tomorrow morning if you still need to complete work for the project. Some of you had materials to work on tonight.

Friday, December 12

HOLIDAY PARTY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We now have four parent volunteers to help with the holiday party on December 19th.  Thanks so much for your time! Please email me if you could volunteer!! My email is incorrect on the blog. The correct email is jaime.tanner@cobbk12.orgThanks!

Each team is in charge of bringing an item for the party. 6-3 brings-salty items(anything with nuts, pretzels, potato chips, etc. If this is bagged and non-perishable you can start bringing items in on Monday.

WE ALSO NEED DONATIONS FOR OUR TEAM STORE WHICH WILL BE HELD DURING OUR PARTY!!!! If you don't bring donations we don't have anything to offer at the team store. Bring donations to your homeroom teacher. 

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Discussion of the causes for World War I. We discuseed our knowledge of WWI, watched a short video of all the explosive issues brewing in Europe during this time and started a handout on the causes of WWI.

HW: Finish map/causes handout

       Finish separate "Causes of the First World War" handout. You should complete this on a sheet of notebook paper. Two columns - one column titled "Date" the other column titled "Event"

SCIENCE

CW: Yay!!!  Shaping Our World is complete today!  You've put alot of time into this menu assignment. I'm excited to look at your final projects!!

HW: none. If you did not have the final performance task completed today, complete it for 1-day late work.

Many papers were handed back today during class. ALL GRADED PAPERS -- INCLUDING SHAPING OUR WORLD ACTIVITIES -- MUST BE KEPT IN YOUR SCIENCE FOLDERS! Remember, if there is a question on grading, I will ask you to show me the graded activity.

 

Thursday, December 11

HOLIDAY PARTY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We need parent volunteers to help with the holiday party on December 19th.  We have two parents confirmed for 6-3 team. We need at least three more! Please email me if you could volunteer!! My email is incorrect on the blog. The correct email is jaime.tanner@cobbk12.orgThanks!

6-3-salty (anything with nuts, pretzels, potato chips, etc.

WE ALSO NEED DONATIONS FOR OUR TEAM STORE WHICH WILL BE HELD DURING OUR PARTY!!!! If you don't bring donations we don't have anything to offer at the team store. Bring donations to your homeroom teacher. 

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Economics test.

       Reading of Haribo gummi bear article. Create factors of production factor tree for the Haribo company. If you don't have your factors of production notes, find it in the Economics R Us power point. Download Economics R Us Power Point

HW: Haribo factors of production

SCIENCE

CW: Work day for Shaping Our World performance task. Download Performance Task guidelinesAgain, we talked in class about how important the CONTENT is to the success of the project. You must show thorough knowledge of all the concepts listed on the guidelines handout. No dictionaries!! Connect the concepts.  What powers plate tectonics?  We have moving plates because the seafloor spreads. The seafloor spreads due to convection currents in the mantle. Convection currents are caused by differences in temperature in magma. Differences in temperature in magma caused differences in density of that magma which creates a convection current. This answers the questions that Alfred Wegener couldn't answer in his theory of continental drift --- HOW the continents moved.

Technology folks: You know the deal about the access to computers tomorrow! Your project must be ready to turn in tomorrow even if you get limited class time on the computers. Don't forget your flash drives at home -- I need them to transfer the project file to my computer for grading.

Test folks, scroll down a few blog entries and you will find an old plate tectonics quiz and other review questions to download.  Helpful study materials!

HW: Performance task projects are due tomorrow in class. As always, If you have ANY extenuating circumstances I must have a signed note from home stating the issue.

Board Game guidelines

Here is the extra guidelines for the board game. Really, the only addition is the requirement of 24 (minimum) questions. The questions should cover the content listed on the project guidelines.

Performance Tasks: Board Game

Requirements:

Each group must follow these RULES:

 

ü      Each game needs a goal for the end. It could be points for questions answered correctly or reaching a final destination on the game board.

 

ü      A minimum of 24 questions is needed to play the game.

 

ü      The rules and instructions on how to play the game are understandable and are neatly displayed. You must write rules to play the game.

 

ü      The game has a title.

 

ü      The game board and game pieces are colorful and neat.

 

The QUESTIONS in your game need to address the following:

 

Continental Drift: minimum of 8 questions (Ex: Which scientist is credited with forming the theory of continental drift?)

 

Seafloor Spreading: minimum of 8 questions (Ex: Describe what happens to the age of rock on the seafloor as it moves away from the mid-ocean ridge?)

 

Plate Tectonics: minimum of 8 questions (Ex: What effects are present on Earth’s surface at convergent boundaries?)

Wednesday, December 10

HOLIDAY PARTY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We need parent volunteers to help with the holiday party on December 19th.  Please email me if you could volunteer!! My email is incorrect on the blog. The correct email is jaime.tanner@cobbk12.orgThanks!

6-3-salty (anything with nuts, pretzels, potato chips, etc.

Bring donations to your homeroom teacher.  WE ALSO NEED DONATIONS FOR OUR TEAM STORE WHICH WILL BE HELD DURING OUR PARTY!!!! If you don't bring donations we don't have anything to offer at the team store.

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Wrap up of final economics terms. The terms you included in the handout today will not be on the test.

       Economics test review with Password game.  Use the study guide for the list of concepts to study.  Use your Economics Handbook to actually study!!  Download Economics R Us Power Point

       We did NOT get to the Haribo handout today. We will read it together tomorrow after the test.

SCIENCE

CW: Work day for Shaping Our World performance task. Remember the guidelines for the task! Download Performance Task guidelines The project is due Friday at the end of class. Those who elected to take the test will test on Friday during class.

       If you are taking the test, here are some old documents that may help you!

Download Plate Tectonics quiz

Download Test review questions

Monday, December 8

Homeroom: Field trip tomorrow!!  Remember all purses, backpacks, and electronics need to be in lockers before we get on the bus. You do NOT need money for lunch.

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Economics notes and discussion.

HW: Economics test Thursday!  You got a study guide today.  You'll be able to take your logs home starting Wednesday.

SCIENCE

CW: Turned in homework handout.

        Turned in plate tectonics activity for Shaping Our World. Self-evaluated using grade checklist and turned in activity.

       Discussed guidelines for the performance task activity for Shaping Our World.Download Performance Task guidelines. Remember this activity is worth 200 points! The performance task is due this Friday at the end of class. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are scheduled work days for the activity. Please bring needed materials on Wednesday.

HW: Work on performance task as needed.

Friday, December 5

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Economics discussion and Economics handbook.

HW: none

SCIENCE

CW: Final work day for plate tectonics (Shaping Our World).
 
    Homework handout: Plate Tectonics coloring handout. We discussed how to complete the assignment in class. You assured me you understood directions. This should take about 30 minutes.

HW: Plate tectonics activity due on Monday for Shaping Our World.

    Plate tectonics coloring handout.

Thursday, December 4

HOMEROOM: We are starting to make plans for the Holiday Party! Each team needs 5 parent volunteers to help with refreshments, team store, and overall chaperoning. Please email myself or any 6-3 teacher if you're willing to volunteer.

                    We will have the second quarter team store on the day of the holiday party. Please bring donations any time before then! We went through a lot of goodies last time so we're in need of more donations!!

SOCIAL STUDIES

CW: Economics discussion and additions to the Economics R Us handbook.

HW: none

SCIENCE

CW: Work day for Shaping Our World - plate tectonics. Remember you MUST follow the guidelines given in class. There is a problem uploading files to the blog so I cannot post the guidelines here. There are extra guideline slips available in the classroom.

HW: Continue work on the project as needed.