MATH

Mon-Wed: This week students received their Chapter 3 tests back and we began chapter 4.  We completed lesson 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 and students are beginning to work on the foundations of algebra and creating numeric expressions.  Check IC for Chapter 3 test scores and stay tuned for Makeup scores soonthereafter. 

Thursday:  Test corrections are due Thursday (they had 1 day of class to make corrections and consult me and their classmates in class).  Students can elect to do a makeup of any of the 3 sections which will raise their grades on Thursday.

SCIENCE:

This week we wrapped up our 1st unit on Physics with some explorations of friction and measuring the Newton's of Force of friction.  The week culminated in the 12th annual Great Marble Race (started by the excellent Mr. David Long years ago) where students were tasked with creating the most friction they could to slow down the movement of a marble as much as they could.  Much fun was had and great engineering displayed.  After winter break we will begin our journey into Diversity of Life (Biology).

**apologies, I thought I made this live earlier this week but I missed "Publish" doh!

READING

We began our unit focusing on the essential question, "What's important and how do we know what's important?"  This is a nonfiction unit emphasizing analytical and summarizing skills.  Students chose their nonfiction books and the unit officially kicks off after break.  Students will read a required number of pages each week and will work on targeted nonfiction reading strategies each day in class.


**Friday:  We're having a fun day away from curriculum periods 1-5 with a goal of building our classroom community and improving communication amongst students.  Students can bring in nut-free snacks and Duffield/Kruger kids will hang out together throughout the day.**