We have just completed our first week of classes. All of my students should have their journal duotang and three-ring binder for class by Monday. Tardiness is not acceptable as there is ten minutes between classes this year. There is plenty of time to get from class to class. Students should be in their seats BEFORE the bell rings.
I hope all my students had a wonderful week. It was wonderful to meet each of you and to reacquaint with whom I taught last year. I owe a few ice-cream cones ........ you know who you are. I hope to do better next week putting faces to names!
See you on Monday,
Ms. Norman
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
New School Year
Welcome back to the school year. Considering the opportunities given to youth in today's world, it is my expectation each student will work to the best of their ability to open as many future doors as possible.
Have a wonderful school year.
Ms. Norman
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Science 9 - Electricity
How Electricity Flows handout (search-a-word sheet)
1. lightening
2. open circuit
3. closed circuit
4. electricity
5. energy
6. schematic
7. ampere
8. current
9. power source
10. static
Series Circuit handout
1. source of electrical energy
2. connector
3. electrical load
4. connector
5. electrical circuit control device
6. one
7. disadvantage
8. voltage
9. add
10. 15
11. series
12. not work
13. fires
14. fuse
15. circuit breaker
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Answers to Science Exam Review
Part 1 Multiple Choice
Matter
page 1 beginning with question 1 - a, b, c, d, a, d, b, d, b, d, c, a
page 2 beginning with question 13 - b, b, b, c, d, b, b, b, d, b, c, c, b
page 2 beginning with question 26 - c, e, b, c, b
Reproduction
Beginning with question 1 - c, b, c, d, b, d, b, d, b, c, b, b, c, c, c
1. Match the terms: b, e, f, c, d, a, g, h
2. metaphase, prophase, interphase, telophase, anaphase
3. page 176
4. page 160 - 161
5. page 178
6. f, t, f, t, t, t, t
Matter
page 1 beginning with question 1 - a, b, c, d, a, d, b, d, b, d, c, a
page 2 beginning with question 13 - b, b, b, c, d, b, b, b, d, b, c, c, b
page 2 beginning with question 26 - c, e, b, c, b
Reproduction
Beginning with question 1 - c, b, c, d, b, d, b, d, b, c, b, b, c, c, c
1. Match the terms: b, e, f, c, d, a, g, h
2. metaphase, prophase, interphase, telophase, anaphase
3. page 176
4. page 160 - 161
5. page 178
6. f, t, f, t, t, t, t
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
English 113 Review
The English 113 exam will be expected to apply skills we have covered during this course:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, Civil Rights, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice, philanthropy, adamant, revolutionizing
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank,
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song, and teachers favorite song "Daniel."
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term
6. Paraphrase: be able to put into your own words a chosen article similar to the paraphrase you did on the Holocaust.
7. Be able to write with the six traits of writing: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions
8. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-essay incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Know the difference between paraphrase (in your own words), summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
14. Be able to explain the process of making an i-movie and the skills required.
15. We also covered letter writing and resumes
16. Be able to answer questions on The Last Juror by John Grisham (we may not get to the end of the novel)
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, Civil Rights, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice, philanthropy, adamant, revolutionizing
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank,
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song, and teachers favorite song "Daniel."
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term
6. Paraphrase: be able to put into your own words a chosen article similar to the paraphrase you did on the Holocaust.
7. Be able to write with the six traits of writing: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions
8. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-essay incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Know the difference between paraphrase (in your own words), summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
14. Be able to explain the process of making an i-movie and the skills required.
15. We also covered letter writing and resumes
16. Be able to answer questions on The Last Juror by John Grisham (we may not get to the end of the novel)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Math 9 Review
The following are the topics we have covered this term and will be on your final assessment.
Chapter 5 - Powers and Roots
Chapter 7 - Polynomials
Chapter 6 - Solving Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Congruent and Similar Triangles
We will begin review on Wednesday second class. First class we will have a Congruent and Similar Triangle test.
I am available for help Monday to Thursday after school next week.
Ms. Norman
Chapter 5 - Powers and Roots
Chapter 7 - Polynomials
Chapter 6 - Solving Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Congruent and Similar Triangles
We will begin review on Wednesday second class. First class we will have a Congruent and Similar Triangle test.
I am available for help Monday to Thursday after school next week.
Ms. Norman
Science Exam Review
The following is a list of pages you should read, review and study for the Final Exam. Handouts were given during the term, for every page of the text required for students to study.
Unit 1 Matter(this unit is 20% of the exam)
Pages 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Know the physical and chemical properties of matter; and examples of each
Know the States of Matter
Know the Changes of State (page 28)
Know the Fire Triangle (page 39)
Pages 44 - 47, 87 - 89, 104 - 105, 110 - 113,
Know the Building Blocks of Matter Particle Theory (page 44)
Know types of subatomic particles
Know how to count particles using a periodic table, mass number, atomic number
Know how the elements are organized on a periodic table
Unit 2 Reproduction (this unit is 60% of the exam)
Pages 140 - 143, 148 - 153, 159 - 161, 176 - 181, 206 - 210
Know the microscope and cell theory
Know how to label and know the functions of organelles: animal cell, plant cell
Know the stages and be able to label the stages of mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference between mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference and types of asexual and sexual reproduction
Understand and be able to label DNA
Know and understand parts of the plant reproductive organs
Unit 3 Electricity (this unit is 20% of the exam)
Handout Pages (not in main text): 130 - 131, 134 - 135, 142 - 143, 146 - 147
Students should know the vocabulary listed below (and watch for more vocabulary next week!)
Know types of charges, what electric current is, about the electric circuit, series and parallel circuits
Students should also review Mr. Lloyds labs, and be able to write a lab report.
Vocabulary from May 28th
Electrostatics – the study of static electricity charge
Negative charge – an EXCESS of electrons; charge on an electron
Positive charge – the charge on a proton; the deficiency of electrons (lacking of)
Law of Electric Charges – page 272
1) like charges repel on another
2) opposites attract
3) charged objects attract uncharged objects
Current electricity – electric charges move from one place to another
Charging by contact – transferring an electric charge from one substance to another
OR Charging by friction – rubbing
OR Charging by induction (without contact)
Attraction – opposites attract
Repulsion – like charges repel
Question: Why do you think your hair stands on end when you rub a balloon in your hair?
Unit 1 Matter(this unit is 20% of the exam)
Pages 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Know the physical and chemical properties of matter; and examples of each
Know the States of Matter
Know the Changes of State (page 28)
Know the Fire Triangle (page 39)
Pages 44 - 47, 87 - 89, 104 - 105, 110 - 113,
Know the Building Blocks of Matter Particle Theory (page 44)
Know types of subatomic particles
Know how to count particles using a periodic table, mass number, atomic number
Know how the elements are organized on a periodic table
Unit 2 Reproduction (this unit is 60% of the exam)
Pages 140 - 143, 148 - 153, 159 - 161, 176 - 181, 206 - 210
Know the microscope and cell theory
Know how to label and know the functions of organelles: animal cell, plant cell
Know the stages and be able to label the stages of mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference between mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference and types of asexual and sexual reproduction
Understand and be able to label DNA
Know and understand parts of the plant reproductive organs
Unit 3 Electricity (this unit is 20% of the exam)
Handout Pages (not in main text): 130 - 131, 134 - 135, 142 - 143, 146 - 147
Students should know the vocabulary listed below (and watch for more vocabulary next week!)
Know types of charges, what electric current is, about the electric circuit, series and parallel circuits
Students should also review Mr. Lloyds labs, and be able to write a lab report.
Vocabulary from May 28th
Electrostatics – the study of static electricity charge
Negative charge – an EXCESS of electrons; charge on an electron
Positive charge – the charge on a proton; the deficiency of electrons (lacking of)
Law of Electric Charges – page 272
1) like charges repel on another
2) opposites attract
3) charged objects attract uncharged objects
Current electricity – electric charges move from one place to another
Charging by contact – transferring an electric charge from one substance to another
OR Charging by friction – rubbing
OR Charging by induction (without contact)
Attraction – opposites attract
Repulsion – like charges repel
Question: Why do you think your hair stands on end when you rub a balloon in your hair?
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