Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday 11/30

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
 Bell Ringer:
   1. which is larger: hectometer or centimeter?
   2. Which is a better estimate for the height of a person: 2mm,   2m,  or 2km
   3. Which is a better estimate for the width of a dime: 1 mm,  1 m,  1 dam

Homework:
  Unfinished classwork
  Measurement Quiz Thursday

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Wednesday 11/24

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Using the metric system, how would you measure the weight of the turkey you are eating?
    2. Using the customary system, how would you measure the weight of turkey you are eating?
    3. What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
  Homework:
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday 11/23

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
     1. Answer using length, mass, or capacity: Grams are used to measure _______.
     2. 3.5 ft = ____ in.
     3. 1 cup = ____ fl oz

  Homework:
   Memorize conversions

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    None. Quiz

 Homework:
   None.

Monday 11/22

Math 7:

pd 3:
  Bell Ringer:
    No Bell Ringer.

  Homework:
    Memorize customary conversions

pd 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    No Bell Ringer.

  Homework:
    Complete Customary Activity worksheet

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
     1. Answer using length, mass, or capacity: Grams are used to measure _______.
     2. 3.5 ft = ____ in.
     3. 1 cup = ____ fl oz

 Homework:
   Study for quiz
   memorize customary conversions

Friday 11/19

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Which is larger: decimeter or dekameter?
    2. Best estimate for the length of a desk: 1mm  1m  1 km
    3. About how many lbs in one kilogram?

  Homework:
     wkst pg 150 # 1-6, 15-18, 22-25

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    no bell ringer. Customary measurement activity

 Homework:
   Finish problems on Customary Acitivity

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thursday 11/18

Math 7:


  pd 3, 4, 6:
     Bell Ringer:
       1. Which is the largest measurement: hectoliter, kiloliter, liter
       2.  What is the abbreviation for dekagram?

   Homework:
     wkst gp 29  # 8-13, 21

  pd 5:
     Bell Ringer:
       share answers to scavenger hunt and hand one in for the group.

    Homework:
       wkst pg 150 # 1-6, 15-18, 22-25

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wednesday 11/17

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
    Bell Ringer:
      1. Which is bigger: meter or decimeter?
      2. What is the abbreviation for: decimeter?  dekameter?

    Homework:
      wkst pg 29 #8-13, 21

pd 5:
   Bell Ringer:
     1. Which ir larger: dekameter or decameter?
     2. Best estimate for a desk: 1mm, 1m, 1 km
     3. About how many pounds is one kilogram?

   Homework:
      wkst p 150 #1-6, 15-18, 22, 23-25

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Tuesday 11/16

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
    1. -31 + 1 =
    2. -5 - 3 =
    3. What are the two systems of measurement used?

Homework:
  metric conversions worksheet
pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Which is bigger: meter or decimeter?
    2. Convert:  2 m = ____ cm
    3. Convert: 3 mL = ____ dL
    4. What is abbreviation for decimeter?
    5. What is the abbreviation for dekameter?

  Homework:
   wkst pg 29  #8-13, 17, 21

Friday, November 12, 2010

Friday 11/12

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     Using the calculator:
     1. 13/25 = ? as a decimal
     2. 3.750 = ? as a fraction
     3. 1/2 + 2.65 = ? as a fraction and a decimal

  Homework:
    Have a Great Weekend!

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. -31 + 1 =
    2. -5 - 3 =
    3. What are the two systems of measurement used?

  Homework:
    Scavneger hunt. You will have approximately 10 minutes in class to work in this on Tuesday!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Thursday 10/11

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. what is 1/4 as a decimal?
    2.  2/5 + 1/10 =
    3.  3/4 x 5/9 =

Homework:
   None.

pd 5:
   Bell Ringer:
      1. Grab a calculator and calculate the following:
             a.  31.5 as a fraction
             b.  7/8 as a decimal
             c.   1/4 + 0.25 as a fraction

   Homework:
      none.

Wednesday 11/10

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     none. quest today

   homework:
     none

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. what is 1/4 as a decimal?
    2.  2/5 + 1/10 =
    3.  3/4 x 5/9 =

  homework:
    none.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Tuesday 11/9

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     1. Do I need a common denominator to:
         a. add and subtract?
         b. multiply and divide?

   Homework:
     Study for Quest

pd 5:
    Bell Ringer:
      1. 1  2/3  +  2  3/4
      2.  2  1/2 x 2  2/5
      3.  8 divided by 2  1/4

   Homework:
     Study

Monday 11/8

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     1. 1/10 + 3/5 =
     2. 3/8 x 6/7 =
     3. 1/3 divided by 1/2 =

   Homework:
     Study for Quest on Wednesday
     Extra Credit poster due Tuesday!  "When Divding Fractions, Please don't cry! Flip the second, and multiply!"

pd 5:
   Bell Ringer:
     Do I need a common denominator to:
        a. add and subtract?
        b. multiply and  divide?

   homework:
     Extra Credit Poster due Tuesday "When Divding Fractions, Please don't cry! Flip the second, and multiply!"
     Study for Quest Tomorrow

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Thursday 11/4

Math 7:

Pd 3, 4:
   No Bell Ringer - Pop Quiz

   Homework: Fraction Multiplication worksheet
   Test Tuesday?

Pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
      1. estimate 1/10 + 2  9/20
      2. Add 3/4 + 1/9
      3. Divide  5  1/3  by 5/9

  Homework:
     -Index Card for Study Session
     -Study for Test Monday

Pd 6:
  Bell Ringer:
     none - Pop Quiz Today

  Homework: None
    Test Tuesday?


Announcement: I lost track of putting bell ringers online. Because it is my fault, I will not count this against you. Bell ringers will be worth one point of extra credit per day for the past two weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience I have caused!