mr. swan

2012-01-31T13:32:00.000-08:00

Math: Toothpick Triangles sheet
Writing: no writing homework this week, finish up your Superhero Project!

2012-01-25T11:43:00.000-08:00

Writing: What things do you think are beautiful?
Math: Algebra worksheet

2012-01-23T11:19:00.001-08:00

Writing: What do you think courage means?
Math: Prime factorization sheet

2012-01-19T11:05:00.000-08:00

Writing: What do you think about when you can't fall asleep?
Math: Day 4 Warm-up Sheet

2012-01-18T13:41:00.000-08:00

Writing: What do you think about people who take advantage of others?
Math: Bowl-A-Fact

2012-01-17T11:21:00.001-08:00

Writing: What do you think about ghosts?
Math: Order of operations worksheet

2012-01-12T14:11:00.001-08:00

Writing: What do you think the world will be like when you are a grown up?
Math portfolios for Bits and Pieces II are due tomorrow when you arrive.

2012-01-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

Writing: What do you think about people who are inconsiderate of others?
Math: Study for tomorrow's test!

Bonus Question!!!!!!!

2012-01-09T16:36:00.000-08:00

Richard M. Nixon was born on this day in 1913. Who was he, and what did he do that no other person in his position had ever done?

2012-01-09T09:55:00.000-08:00

Writing: What do you think about the amount of violence on T.V.?
Math: p. 58, #15 to 23. Additional problems, p. 60, #38 to 40

2012-01-05T09:55:00.000-08:00

Writing: What do you think the world needs now?
Math: pp. 56-59, #5 to 8, 31 to 34. Additional problems: 9, 10, 30, 35, 41

2012-01-04T09:34:00.000-08:00

Math: Applications, p. 55, #1 and 2. Additional problems: 3, 4, 24, 25
Writing: What do you think of 3D movies?

2012-01-03T13:16:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you could break the Guinness Book of Records what would it be for?
Math: Finish today's assignment, dividing fractions.

2011-12-15T09:56:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you could participate in an Olympic event, which one would you choose and why?
Math: pp. 43-46, #18 to 20. Additional Problems: 16, 17, 46, 49.

2011-12-14T14:20:00.000-08:00

Writing: Free Write
NO math!

Bonus Question: Tycho Brahe was born on this day in 1546. Why should anyone care?

2011-12-13T09:46:00.000-08:00

Writing: If it were your job to decide what shows can be on t.v., how would you choose?
Math: pp. 41-46, #11 to 14, 40 to 45, Additional problems: 15 and 48.

2011-12-12T09:32:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you were lost in the woods and it got dark, what would you do?
Math: pp. 40-46, #6 to 8, 10, 38. Additional problems: 9, 39.

2011-12-08T13:46:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you were six years older you would...
Math: Don't get sad now... no math homework tonight!

2011-12-07T11:47:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you were principal of this school, what would you do?
Math: Additional Practice sheet passed out in class.

2011-12-06T11:22:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you could do whatever you wanted to right now, what would you do?
Math: pp. 26-29, #19 to 25, 46, 47. Additional problems: 26, 27, 45, 50

2011-12-05T11:46:00.001-08:00

Writing: If you received $5000 as a gift, what would you do with it?
Math: pp. 25-29, #14 to 18, 41 to 44. Additional problems: #39, 40, 49

2011-12-01T11:50:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Math: pp. 25-26, #4, 6 to 12, 30 to 35.

2011-11-30T11:40:00.001-08:00

Writing: If you could give any gift in the world, what would you give and to whom?
Math: Finish problem 2.2, problems A to D

2011-11-29T11:34:00.001-08:00

Writing: If you could only take 3 people with you on a trip around the world, who would you take and why?
Math: Problem 4, passed out.

2011-11-28T11:44:00.000-08:00

Writing: If you could have been someone in history, who would you have been?
Math: Applications, pp. 24-25, #1 and 2

2011-11-17T10:08:00.000-08:00

Writing: What would you do if you found a wallet, with $100 and ID, in the street?
Math: Unfinished problems from 1.2, pp. 11-13, #28 to 30, 37 to 40

2011-11-15T13:55:00.000-08:00

Writing: What would you do if you found a magic wand?
Math: Practice Sheet

2011-11-14T14:41:00.000-08:00

Writing: Free Write
Math: Multiplication/division worksheet

2011-11-08T10:31:00.001-08:00

Pictures from Outdoor School.... click the ODS 2011 link on the right!

2011-11-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if you found gold in your backyard?
Math: Applications, p. 64, #22 to 25

2011-11-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if there were no cars, buses, trains, boats, or planes? How would this change your life?
Math: Applications, pp. 62-63, # 7 to 21

2011-10-31T13:36:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if children ruled the world?
Math: Applications, pp. 61-62, #1 to 6, Connections, p. 65, #26 to 32.

2011-10-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

Writing: This week, your only writing homework is to work on your Mesopotamian essay, which is due Friday.
Math: Applications, pp. 49-50, #29 to 32

2011-10-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

Writing: This week, your only writing homework is to work on your Mesopotamian essay, which is due Friday.
Math: Fraction/decimals sheet

2011-10-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

Writing: This week, your only writing homework is to work on your Mesopotamian essay, which is due Friday.
Math: Applications, pp. 48-49, #22 to 24

2011-10-20T11:30:00.001-07:00

Writing: What would happen if you grew taller than trees? How would this change your life?
Math: Applications, pp. 47-48, #1-7, 9-18

2011-10-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

Writing: What if you could walk up walls and across ceilings?
Math: Applications, p. 29, #25-33

2011-10-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

Writing: Imagine a real place you have always wanted to go to, but haven't yet.
Math: p. 29, #24

2011-10-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if you could become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you could do that you cannot do now?
Math: Applications, p. 29, #12-23

2011-10-12T11:53:00.001-07:00

Writing: What would happen if animals could talk? What are some of the questions you would like to ask animals?

2011-10-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs?
Math: Applications, p. 28, #1-3

2011-10-10T11:41:00.001-07:00

Writing: What if all the streets were rivers? What would be different?
Math: Finish 1.4

2011-10-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

Writing: What if cows gave root beer instead of milk?
Math: Additional Practice sheets, #1-7

2011-10-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if everyone lived in space? What type of houses would they live in? What type of clothing would they wear? What type of food would they eat? How would they travel?
Math: Applications, p. 12, #2, Connections, p. 15, #25-26

2011-10-04T11:54:00.000-07:00

Writing: What would happen if there were no television? Why would this be good? bad?
Math: Applications, p. 12, #1, and Connections, p. 15, #20-23

2011-10-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

Writing: Free write.
Math: Multiplication practice sheet.
History: Finish your test on the hominids if you didn't finish in class.

2011-09-29T11:50:00.001-07:00

Writing: What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted? When would you use this ability?
Prepare for tomorrow's math and history tests!!!

2011-09-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

Writing: What is the best advice you ever received?
Math: Applications, p. 57, #19-24

2011-09-27T09:26:00.000-07:00

Writing: Describe an inhabited imaginary planet. Describe everything that you can see, except for the inhabitants.
Math:Applications, p. 56, #4-12

2011-09-26T11:27:00.001-07:00

Writing: What is something that really bugs you?
Math: Applications, p. 56, #1-3

2011-09-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

Writing: What is your favorite book and why?
Math: Applications, p. 43, #16-23

2011-09-21T11:37:00.001-07:00

Writing: Free write.

2011-09-20T10:10:00.000-07:00

Writing: Describe the room you are in right now. Use a many descriptive adjectives as you can.
Math: Applications, p. 42, #1-8

2011-09-19T11:52:00.001-07:00

Writing: What is your favorite song and why?
Math: Applications, p. 31-32, #17-21

2011-09-15T11:36:00.000-07:00

Writing: What is something you are optimistic about?
Math: Multiplication practice worksheets

2011-09-14T11:14:00.001-07:00

Writing: What is your idea of a dull evening?
Math: Problem 2.2, p. 26... finish assignment from class.

2011-09-13T11:42:00.001-07:00

Writing: What is your favorite time of day?
Math: Applications p. 30, #1-9

2011-09-12T11:49:00.000-07:00

Writing: What is your favorite room in your home and why?
Math: Applications, p. 16, #19-22

2011-09-08T11:50:00.001-07:00

Writing: What is something you do well?
Math: Connections, p. 16, #28

2011-09-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

Writing: write for about 10-15 minutes on the following topic: What is something you dislike about yourself?
Math: Applications, page 14, #1-7

2011-05-31T13:54:00.001-07:00

Well, Memorial Day means many things to many people, but one thing it always means for my class is: No More Homework!!! To see our garden blog featured on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution website, click the link on the right.

2011-05-26T10:06:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 56-61, #1-8, 19-21
Writing: Should there be a dress code in places such as school, restaurants, and places of business? Why or why not?

2011-05-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

Math: p, 42, #9
Writing: Do you think there is too much fighting on t.v. Why or why not?
Reading

Bonus Question!!!!!!!

2011-05-24T15:16:00.000-07:00

Jamestown was founded on this day. What was it, when was it founded, and what happened to it?

2011-05-24T10:41:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 40-43, #8, 11
Writing: Why is it not wise to squander your money?
Reading

2011-05-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 40-45, 5-7, 10, 13, 14
Writing: Why do you think prejudice exists in the world?
Reading

Thursday's Homework

2011-05-18T09:56:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 27, #33-39
Writing: Why do you think some people take advantage of others?
Reading

Wednesday's Homework

2011-05-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 23-28, #14-20, 31-32, 40-43
Writing: Which is most important to you--being popular, accomplishing things, being organised--and why?
Reading

2011-05-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

Math: Finish 1.3, p. 25, #29-30
Writing: Which is least important to you--money, power, fame--and why?
Reading

2011-05-16T10:51:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 21-22, #2, 5-12
Writing: Which place would you most like to visit--Vietnam, New York, Greece--why?
Reading

2011-05-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

Math: Fractions sheet
Writing: Which quality best describes your life--exciting, organised, dull--and why?
Reading

2011-05-10T10:08:00.000-07:00

No math tonight!!! (I know you're sad!!!)
Writing: When might it be bad to be honest?
Reading

2011-05-09T13:37:00.000-07:00

Math: 4.3
History: Finish and turn in Chapter 26 test.

2011-05-05T11:12:00.000-07:00

Math: finishing today's assignment, 4.1
Writing: When it might hurt their feelings, how do you feel about telling your friends the truth?
HIstory assignment due TOMORROW!!!

2011-05-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 45, #27-31
Writing: When was the last time you cried and why?
Reading
History assignment due Friday!!!

2011-05-03T13:14:00.000-07:00

Math: Fraction worksheet
Writing: When do you feel proud?
Reading
History Assignment due Friday!!!

2011-05-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 41-42, #4-11
Writing: When are you happiest?
Reading
History assignment due Friday!!!

2011-04-28T10:19:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 40-43, #1-3, 13-16
Writing: I wish I could give......
Reading

2011-04-27T10:55:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 29, #22
Writing: I wish I could hear......
Reading

2011-04-25T09:51:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 26-28, #7, 8, 19, 20, 21
Writing: I wish there really was..... If there really was, then.....
Reading

2011-04-21T14:49:00.000-07:00

Due to the rigors of learning about Legalism this afternoon, there will be no homework tonight!

2011-04-20T09:56:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 12, #8-10
Writing: I wish I could go to.....
Reading

2011-04-19T10:24:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 11, #4 & 5
Writing: I wish there were no more.....
Reading

2011-04-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 10-13, #1, 2, 11-16
Writing: I wish everyone had.....

2011-04-14T13:58:00.000-07:00

No math tonight!
Writing: How should people treat each other?
Greek Day tomorrow! Speech, speech!

2011-04-13T09:25:00.000-07:00

Math: study for How Likely Is It? test tomorrow.
No Writing.
Prepare your mythology speech, to be given Friday morning.

2011-04-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 45-46, #2-5
Writing: I wish everyone loved......
Reading
Mythology speeches Thursday!

2011-04-11T11:21:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 64, #8-12, p. 67, # 20-25
Writing: I wish I had one more chance to..... Then I would.....
Reading
Remember..... Mythology speeches are Thursday!!!

2011-04-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

Math: p. 26, B1-4,
Writing: I wish I never......
Reading

2011-04-06T10:03:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 29-33, #3-6, 17-24
Writing: I wish everyone would learn to ..... Then everyone would.....
Reading 30 minutes +
Happy Birthday Jimmy!

2011-04-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

Math: no math tonight!!!!!
Writing: I wish I could see...... because.....
Reading

2011-04-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

Math: Additional Practice sheet
Writing: I wish I could forget the time I ..... because....
Reading

2011-03-31T09:53:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 15-18, #11-18, 27-30
Writing: I wish there were a law that said..... This would be a good law because....
Reading

2011-03-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 14-18, #9, 10, 24-26
Writing: I wish I could be like.... This person is special because....
Reading

2011-03-29T10:15:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 13-19, #6-8, 21-23, 32
Writing: I wish I had one... because...
Reading

2011-03-28T10:09:00.000-07:00

Math: pp. 13-19, #1-5, 19, 20, 31
Writing: I wish I had a million... Then I would...
Reading

2011-03-15T10:19:00.000-07:00

Math: Bits and Pieces III test tomorrow!!! Study!!!
NO OTHER HOMEWORK... but see yesterday's post on what needs to be turned in by Thursday.

2011-03-14T12:48:00.000-07:00

No Math tonight!!! Bits and Pieces III Unit Test on Wednesday.
Writing: What kind of animal would you like to be and why?
Reading: Finish Hercules by Wednesday
End of the trimester is THURSDAY!!! Make sure you have turned in your TWO I Wonder projects (you've only had two and a half months to work on them), your science work sample (that's the write-up for the worm composting experiment), your Black History Month project (which was due at the end of February), and your math portfolio for the Bits and Pieces III unit.

2011-03-10T09:56:00.000-08:00

Math: pp. 67-71, #1-6, 16-18, 23-30
Writing: What do you like to do in your free time?
Reading
All projects due one week from today!!!!!
Finish reading the myth of Hercules by Wednesday, March 16

2011-03-08T10:10:00.000-08:00

Math: pp. 56-57, #8-12
Writing: What do you like most about yourself?
Reading
I Wonders due March 17!!!