Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Homework and Study Blog

Expelled from School 4-9-2010

October 27 2009

Team D Study & Homework Blog
by Mr. Carrison



I will sadly not have the necessary time this year to actively post study guides to this blog. Nor will I have the time to monitor comments on this blog. That sadly said I will turn off the comments feature BUT will leave the old study guides up so that you can use them for the upcomming tests. Progress??? Note that this will mean the study guides will not be as pin point accurate as in years past but hopefully still a BIG help in preparing for our weekly science tests.


Due to repeated office requests I will try and post some homework to this site. Since teachers will be given some limited time to make this a reality I will try and comply. Parents can check out this blog for some of our science homework. See links below to other school sites.

Time, time, time,

Mr. Carrison



Ms. Yasin's Team D web site http://sites.google.com/site/teamdgates/
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Scituate Public Schools Home Page http://www.scituate.k12.ma.us
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Gates Home Page http://scituate.k12.ma.us/schools-gates-intermediate.htm
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Almond Joy Home Page www.herheys.com/products/details/almondjoy.asp
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Old classroom web page http://www.carrison.us/ - some neat pictures and links
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Monday Oct 26
M Read & Notes 22-27
T See above
W Finish crossword and vocab started in class - words should ??? be in your notes???
T Study for Test tomorrow
Friday Test
Weekend Gets lots of Candy and Almond Joys! Have fun and be safe!!!

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Monday Nov 2
M Read and notes Energy & Matter 30-33
Make-A-Test project assigned, due Dec 1 - 4 page handout - late - 100 points
T No School - NO LAUGHING AT YOUR TEACHERS STUCK IN SCHOOL!!!
W Work on Vocab & org notes
T Finish up worksheets and study for test tomorrow - bring in old text book to swap for new book
F Test
Weekend - remember to bring in textbook! After Tues = must bring in after school
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Monday Nov 9
M - Turn in Science textbook for new book on Cells
T - THANK A VETERAN! Some people have risked it all to give what many of us take for granted. Take the time to call, visit or speak to a Vet and thank them for their commitment to our great country. Ask your parents, you most likely have several in your own family and neighborhood. - Last day to pass in textbook in class.
W - NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY Textbooks will have to be turned in after school on YOUR time
T - Read and Notes 16-25 - work on vocab
F - Finnish Notes and Reading
Weekend - Org notes, finish up vocab, STUDY FOR TEST MONDAY!!!
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Monday Nov 16
M - Read and outline 32-37 see Nov calendar
T - All classes to B wing computer lab by social studies room
W - Finish up reading and notes
T - Org notes - work on Dec 1 project
F - Read and notes 42 - 52
Weekend - work on project - read and notes 42-52
Remember my policy on late homework and late technology projects!!!
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Monday Nov 23
M - Review reading & org notes - work/finish up project - Remember that Wed is the LAST day to buy a yearbook for $25.00 - the FEW yearbooks available in June will be $35.00
T - Work on Project - All make-up work NOT none = ZERO as of 2:50 today, plan accordingly!!!
W - 1/2 day! Last day to have me check over your project so PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!!
T - Happy Thanksgiving
F - Have fun and be safe
Weekend - Project due Tues and Big cell test on Wed on 32 to 37 and 42 - 53 - Are you ready???
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Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day
M - Org notes, review handouts, make ME and MI chart
T - Have you checked our monthly calender? Study for test - bring in sci book to trade in for Environmental Sci textbook
W - TEST turn in sci book - start reading and notes on 80 - 113 have most done by next Wed
T - Last day to turn in sci book on class time
F - Start "e" lab - parents have you asked to see this lab? Due end of class Monday
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Dec 14
M - Finish up "e" lab - will your lack of DETAIL on the 3 drawings cost you 30 points? Are you passing in your BEST work?
T - Start Cheek and Onion Skin lab - detentions for all who still owe book - Will your lack of detail cost you 30 + points per lab? Both labs together = one test grade - What 3 labels should ALL microscope drawings have? Should they be VERY neatly written or just haphazardly written? Did you use ARROWS to point out required items? Did you bother to use a ruler to draw your lines/arrows? His this your BEST work???
W - Finish up labs - Should you bother to use peer review???
T - Finish reading and notes on 80-113
F - Check agenda and calender
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Dec 21
M - Finish up labs - Work on Recycling Project IN CLASS - finish up reading and notes 80-113
T - Finish up labs - Work on Recycling Project IN CLASS - finish up reading and notes 80-113
W - All labs due, labs not turned in = ZERO as of 2:20 today! Plan accordingly!!
T - Watch out for a fat guy in a red suit trying to break into homes in your nieghborhood. Be good to him and perhaps he will bring you a new science textbook!
F - Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all!
Weekend - Have fun and be.... SAFE!

Happy New Year!!!
Jan 4
M Read & Notes 80-94
T Org Notes
W Finish up guided reading
T Study for test, finish up crossword puzzle
F TEST 80-94
Note: Textbooks due NEXT Friday and NOT this Friday, OOPS! Change your Team D Calendar
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Jan 11 - Textbooks due this Friday
M - Review 95-113 and take notes if you have not done so (assigned 2nd week in Dec!!!)
T - Work on Vocab
W - Work on Vocab - Start to think about Plant Crossword Project
T - Test 95-113
F - All Classes to Library Computer Lab - Start on Plant Crossword computer project - due no later than 1-28, late projects marked down 100 points per day
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Jan 17th
Mon - MLK Day - No school
Tues - School for TEACHERS only - no LAUGHING!!!
Wed - Turn in Science book for Plants Textbook - Read and notes on 102-113 - work on project
Thurs - Work on vocab and project
Fri - Work on vocab and project - finish guided reading
Do NOT wait until the last minute to work - finish your project!
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Jan 25 - Progress Reports Come Out FRIDAY!!!
M - Read and notes on 114-124 - work on vocab list - work on project, DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
T - Finish up vocab words, org notes, finish up reading - should be putting on FINISHING touches on your project! Last day for having Mr. C look at your project in class
W - Finish project! Study for test - finish up guided reading and have ready to pass in
T - Plant Crossword Study Guide Project Due - late projects marked down -100 pints per day
F - Progress reports! Remember to show parents grade printout give out last week - TEST 102-124 - TTEESSTT!!!
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M - Read & Notes 4-14 - pass in textbook
T - Last day to pass in textbook during class time, Det if not passed in tomorrow afterschool - finish up guided reading handouts
W - org Notes - go over vocab and know for test - see "Key Terms" on page 6
T - Study for test, review guided reading and vocab on pg 6
F - Short Test and then off to take a homework survey
Weekend - start on read and notes 14-24
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-Link to hard to find MCAS advanced question search - MCAS Questions Search Link
Feb 8th - Boy Scouting 100 Years Old Today!
M - Read and Notes 14-24
T- Work on reading and notes
W - Just about finish up Guided reading
T - Test postponed until next Friday!!! - Org notes
F - Take a break! Should we play review bingo???
Feb Vacation Week! YEA!!!
Feb 20th Weekend - IF, IF, IF you get a chance, miss Science and are extreemely bored you can - Start on the Worm chapter - Start on reading and start taking notes -
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Monday Feb 22nd
M - Read and notes on 26-37
T - Read and notes on 26-37
W - Finish up handouts, know vocab or key words - org notes
T - Study for test
F - Test on the worms, sponges and cnidarians - be ready!!!
Monday March 1
M - Read and notes 40-45 - 3-11 Make-A-Test or Crossword study guide due, late = -100 points
T - Work on above
W - Finish up reading and work on project
T - Finish up classroom worksheet on clams - work on project
F - Work on project
Weekend - Start on reading 46-59 also read & notes 70-73
Link to MASS Div of Marine Fisheries - snoop around! Great Site!!!
March 8
M - Read and Notes 47-59
T - R & N 47-59 - read 70-73
W - Finish up project and study for test
T - Project due - less 100 points late per period - study for test
F - 2 chapter test 40-59 + 70-73
WEEKEND - Remember to turn in science book
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March 15
M - Turn in textbook
T - Scientific Method - work on vocab
W - finish up vocab - org notes
T - Study for test - review worksheets - check out this scientific method web site or this one for help with independent and dependent variables. Hey, here is another site! Might want to also check out this semi-cool site on the scientific method.
F - Test
Weekend - MCAS Monday REST UP!
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March 22
M - 112 - 127 read and take notes - assigned this past weekend -
T - MCAS - Remember to bring in a snack - NO SUGAR FESTS!
W - Make sure "key words" are in your notes
T - 1/2 Day - NO LAUGHING @ your teachers!!!
F - Finish up Mineral notes - Fun review in class as is teacher for a day or..... you can be out in the hall writting MCAS style essays??? Your choice!
Weekend - Have fun - make sure you know 112-127 for the test on NEXT Wed
Remember MCAS Monday - bring in a non sugar fest snack and drink
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April 5, 2010
M - Minerals Test (5 bonus points in memory or Mr. Blake) - Start Reading and Notes 144-163
T - Work on bit of R & N 144-163
W - None, go outside and enjoy the afternoon, rest up for MCAS - yea!!!
T - MCAS - Last English test for the year
F - Work on Reading and Notest
Weekend - Work on reading and notes - drive parent(s) crazy
Check out this Rock Identification Site - very good
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April 12
M - Should have reading done by tonight
T - Finish up guided reading if not alread done
W - Study for test - review all handouts and textbook
T - ROCKS TEST 144-156
F - UV lab
Vacation - None - consentrate on driving parent(s) nuts!
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M - Read and notes 144-171
T - Work on notes
W - I went to MCAS question search site... DID YOU???
T - Study for test and visit http://www.brainpop.com/
F - TEST - turn in another science book!
Weekend - annoy parents and remember to bring in your textbook to swap for another version
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M - Read and Notes 146-150 -
Turn in Textbook
T - Work on guided reading and vocab - remember you need this packet ALL done to recieve a test on Friday
W - Org notes and work on packet
T - Study for test and finish up packet (guided reading and vocab) - last day to turn in textbook after school - two det's tomorrow for kids who did not return textbook today - you have your 24 hour notice!
F - TEST - Progress Reports handed out in pm homeroom
Weekend - have fun!
June 1
T - Start on 174-194 read and take notes
W - 174-194 r & n - work on project
T - 174-194 r & n - work on project
F - 174-194 r & n - work on project
June 7
M - 174-194 finish up notes and reading
T - finish up project
W - print out 8 copies of project + 2 keys - one for me and one for you
T - Project due - Study for Test (sad as it may be this COULD be our last test of the year?)
F - Test 174-194 - Turn in textbook
weekend - remember to bring in text book