Ms. Roberts' Class Blog

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll be learning that cells are the building block of life and that all living things are comprised of one or more cells. Throughout this unit, we’ll also be examining the relationship between biotic and abiotic components and we’ll be learning about the difference between viruses, parasites, bacteria, and healthy cells. The next Do Now journal check will take place on Thursday, January 9th – Students will need a minimum of 20 correct, complete entries dated between November 4th & January 9th uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, January 9th to earn full credit.
Homework –
12/18/19 – Complete the John Snow & The Curious Case of Cholera Worksheet
12/19/19 – Have a great day!
12/20/19 – Have a great winter break!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. The next Do Now journal check will take place on Thursday, January 9th – Students will need a minimum of 20 correct, complete entries dated between November 4th & January 9th uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, January 9th to earn full credit. Students should also continue working on Book Project 2, which will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
12/18/19 – Work on Book Project 2 – Keep reading and working on your activities! (Book Project 2 is due on Thursday, January 23rd!).
12/19/19 – Have a great day!
12/20/19 – Work on Book Project 2 – Keep reading and working on your activities! (Book Project 2 is due on Thursday, January 23rd!). Have a great winter break!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and examining how graphic designers use mathematics, graphic design skills, and computer-aided design techniques to create geometric designs, artistic patterns, and architectural structures. The next Do Now journal check will take place on Thursday, January 9th – Students will need a minimum of 20 correct, complete entries dated between November 4th & January 9th uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, January 9th to earn full credit.
Homework –
12/18/19 – Finish your SketchUp Tessellation Design Project – the final draft is due in Google Classroom by the end of class on Thursday, Dec. 19th. Late projects will not be accepted for credit!
12/19/19 – Have a great day!
12/20/19 – Have a great winter break!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll be learning that cells are the building block of life and that all living things are comprised of one or more cells. Throughout this unit, we’ll also be examining the relationship between biotic and abiotic components and we’ll be learning about the difference between viruses, parasites, bacteria, and healthy cells.
Homework –
12/16/19 – Complete your pathogens & diseases bubble chart.
12/17/19 – Complete your infectious diseases lab report – Due tomorrow!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Students should also continue working on Book Project 2, which will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
12/16/19 – Work on Book Project 2 – Keep reading and working on your activities! (Book Project 2 is due on Thursday, January 23rd!).
12/17/19 – Work on Book Project 2 – Keep reading and working on your activities! (Book Project 2 is due on Thursday, January 23rd!).

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and examining how graphic designers use mathematics, graphic design skills, and computer-aided design techniques to create geometric designs, artistic patterns, and architectural structures.
Homework –
12/16/19 – Work on your SketchUp Tessellation Design Project – the final draft is due in Google Classroom by the end of class on Thursday, Dec. 19th. Late projects will not be accepted for credit!
12/17/19 – Work on your SketchUp Tessellation Design Project – the final draft is due in Google Classroom by the end of class on Thursday, Dec. 19th. Late projects will not be accepted for credit!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll be learning that cells are the building block of life and that all living things are comprised of one or more cells. Throughout this unit, we’ll also be examining the relationship between biotic and abiotic components and we’ll be learning about the difference between viruses, parasites, bacteria, and healthy cells.
Homework –
12/11/19 – Complete your cell vocabulary quadrants – These are due (and must be submitted to Google Classroom) by the end of class tomorrow (Thursday)!
12/12/19 – Have a great day!
12/13/19 – Have a great weekend!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next week, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. Students should also begin working on Book Project 2 will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
12/11/19 – Work on your Water Crisis & Technology C-E-R. The rough draft should be completed today, the final draft (typed in Google Classroom) is due at the end of class tomorrow (Thursday).
12/12/19 – Have a great day!
12/13/19 – Work on Book Project 2 & have a great weekend!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and examining how graphic designers use mathematics, graphic design skills, and computer-aided design techniques to create geometric designs, artistic patterns, and architectural structures.
Homework –
12/11/19 – Compete the final draft of your Tessellation Project (Part 1) – the hand-drawn version. This is due at the end of class tomorrow (Thursday). Late projects will not be accepted for credit!
12/12/19 – Have a great day!
12/13/19 – Have a great weekend!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll be learning that cells are the building block of life and that all living things are comprised of one or more cells. Throughout this unit, we’ll also be examining the relationship between biotic and abiotic components and we’ll be learning about the difference between viruses, parasites, bacteria, and healthy cells.
Homework –
12/9/19 – Have a great day!
12/10/19 – Complete your cell vocabulary quadrants – These are due (and must be submitted to Google Classroom) by Thursday!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next week, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. Students should also begin working on Book Project 2 will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
12/9/19 – Finish your argumentative essay works cited page rough draft – we’ll host a writer’s workshop in class tomorrow to edit & revise our work.
12/10/19 – Complete your argumentative essay works cited page – the final draft is due in Google Classroom by the end of class today!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and examining how graphic designers use mathematics, graphic design skills, and computer-aided design techniques to create geometric designs, artistic patterns, and architectural structures.
Homework –
12/9/19 – Complete your holiday tessellation rough draft sketches in your engineering notebook – these are due tomorrow!
12/10/19 – Work on your holiday tessellation final draft (part 1) – This is due at the end of class on Thursday. Late work will not be accepted, so make sure to hit your deadlines!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. Students will also be working on a week-long project that involves several elements of weather forecasting.
Weather & Climate Quiz corrections will be due no later than Friday, December 6th!
Homework –
12/4/19 – Work on your Weather Forecast Project – Part 3 – The Weather Report Video. The video will need to be filmed and edited by the end of class tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5th). We’ll be presenting and watching our weather forecast videos in class on Friday, December 6th.
12/5/19 – Work on your Weather Forecast Project – Part 3 – The Weather Report Video. The video will need to be filmed and edited by the end of class TODAY – Upload your video to Google Classroom, share it with Miss R. in Google Drive, or export it and email it to Miss R. We’ll be presenting and watching our weather forecast videos in class tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 6th).
12/6/19 – Have a great weekend!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next week, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. Students should also begin working on Book Project 2 will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
12/4/19 – Finish your argumentative essay body paragraph 3 (counterargument) final draft – it is due in Google Classroom by the end of class tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5th)!
12/5/19 – Finish your argumentative essay conclusion paragraph final draft – it is due in Google Classroom by the end of class tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 6th)!
12/6/19 – Upload your argumentative essay conclusion paragraph final draft to Google Classroom by the end of class TODAY (Friday, Dec. 6th) & work on Book Project #2 (Due Thursday, January 23rd)!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems. We’ll also explore web-based presentation software and create an iMovie video based on the work of a famous inventor. Famous inventor iMovie projects will be due by the end of class on Thursday, so we can watch the presentation videos in class on Friday. Due to the short timeline of this project, late assignments will not be accepted for credit!
Homework –
12/4/19 – Work on your famous inventor iMovie project – The project must be finished and uploaded to Google Classroom (or shared with and emailed to Miss R.) by the end of class tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5th)! Presentation video viewing will take place in class on Friday!
12/5/19 – Finish your famous inventor iMovie project – The project must be finished and uploaded to Google Classroom (or shared with and emailed to Miss R.) by the end of class TODAY (Thursday, Dec. 5th)! Presentation video viewing will take place in class tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 6th)!
12/6/19 – Have a great weekend!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. Students will also be working on a week-long project that involves several elements of weather forecasting.
Weather & Climate Quiz corrections will be due no later than Friday, December 6th!
Homework –
12/2/19 – Complete your Weather Forecast Project – Part 1 (5-Day Weather Forecast Data Table) – Due Tomorrow! Weather & Climate Quiz corrections are due by Friday!
12/3/19 – Complete your Weather Forecast Project – Part 2 (Michigan Weather Map Poster) – Due Tomorrow! You can also begin working on your weather forecast script for Part 3. Weather & Climate Quiz corrections are due by Friday!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next week, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. Students should also begin working on Book Project 2 will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
12/2/19 – Finish your argumentative essay body paragraph 3 (counterargument) rough draft for the writer’s workshop on Wednesday! The final draft of body paragraph 3 (the counterargument) is due on Thursday!
12/3/19 – Finish your argumentative essay body paragraph 3 (counterargument) rough draft for the writer’s workshop tomorrow! The final draft of body paragraph 3 (the counterargument) is due on Thursday!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems. We’ll also explore web-based presentation software and create an iMovie video based on the work of a famous inventor. Famous inventor iMovie projects will be due by the end of class on Thursday, so we can watch the presentation videos in class on Friday. Due to the short timeline of this project, late assignments will not be accepted for credit!
Homework –
12/2/19 – Work on your famous inventor iMovie project – The project must be finished and uploaded to Google Classroom (or shared with Miss R.) by the end of class on Thursday! Presentation video viewing in class on Friday!
12/3/19 – Work on your famous inventor iMovie project – The project must be finished and uploaded to Google Classroom (or shared with Miss R.) by the end of class on Thursday! Presentation video viewing in class on Friday!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. Students should also begin studying their weather & climate vocabulary and look over their class notes, handouts, and activities – we’ll have a Weather & Climate Quiz on Tuesday, November 26th!
Homework –
11/25/19 – Study your Weather & Climate vocab, class notes, handouts, & activities – We’ll have a Weather & Climate Quiz tomorrow!
11/26/19 – Have a great Thanksgiving break!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next week, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. Students should also begin working on Book Project 2 will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
11/25/19 – Finish your argumentative essay body paragraphs 1 & 2 and upload your work to Google Classroom – this is due by class time on Tuesday, November 26th – Late work will not be accepted due to the holiday break!
11/26/19 – Start reading for Book Project #2 & Have a great Thanksgiving break!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems. This week, we’ll also explore web-based presentation software and create our own presentations. Prezi Me presentations will take place during class on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY BREAK!
Homework –
11/25/19 – Ensure that your Prezi Me link has been uploaded to Google Classroom & Have a great day!
11/26/19 – Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. Students should also begin studying their weather & climate vocabulary and look over their class notes, handouts, and activities – we’ll have a Weather & Climate Quiz on Tuesday, November 26th!
Homework –
11/20/19 – Bring in a 20 oz. water bottle/pop bottle with a cap to class on Thursday!
11/21/19 – Complete your Cloud in a Bottle Lab Report!
11/22/19 – Study your Weather & Climate vocab, class notes, handouts, & activities – We’ll have a Weather & Climate Quiz on Tuesday, Nov. 26th!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next two weeks, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay. For future planning, Book Project #2 will kick off next week – all of the instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric will be available in Google Classroom. Book Project 2 will be due on Thursday, January 23rd!
Homework –
11/20/19 – Complete the final draft of your argumentative essay introduction paragraph & submit your intro paragraph to Google Classroom – Due Thursday!
11/21/19 – Work on your argumentative essay body paragraphs 1 & 2!
11/22/19 – Finish your argumentative essay body paragraphs 1 & 2 – We’ll have a writer’s workshop in class on Monday to edit and revise our work!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems. This week, we’ll also explore web-based presentation software and create our own presentations. Prezi Me Projects will be due on Friday, November 22nd at the end of class! Presentations will take place during class on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY BREAK!
Homework –
11/20/19 – Work on your Prezi-Me Project – Rough Draft due Friday for Feedback Workshop. The final draft is due in Google Classroom at the end of class on Friday, November 22nd. Presentations will take place on Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
11/21/19 – Work on your Prezi-Me Project – Rough Draft due TOMORROW for Feedback Workshop. The final draft is due in Google Classroom at the end of class on Friday, November 22nd. Presentations will take place on Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
11/22/19 – Work on your Prezi-Me Project final draft is due in Google Classroom at the end of class today! Presentations will take place on Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. 
Homework –
11/18/19 –  Finish your Talking to the Text Lake Effect Snow Activity
11/19/19 – Bring in a 20 oz. water bottle/pop bottle with a cap to class on Thursday!
11/20/19 – Bring in a 20 oz. water bottle/pop bottle with a cap to class on Thursday!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. Over the course of the next two weeks, students will begin writing and revising their final argumentative essay – this will be a full 5-paragraph essay.
Homework –
11/18/19 –  Pick an argumentative essay topic, research, and complete your essay graphic organizer.
11/19/19 – Complete your argumentative essay introduction paragraph rough draft.
11/20/19 – Complete the final draft of your argumentative essay introduction paragraph & submit your intro paragraph to Google Classroom – Due Thursday!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems. This week, we’ll also explore web-based presentation software and create our own presentations. Prezi Me Projects will be due on Friday, November 22nd at the end of class! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY BREAK!
Homework –
11/18/19 –  Work on your Prezi-Me Project – Rough Draft due Friday for Feedback Workshop. The final draft is due in Google Classroom at the end of class on Friday, November 22nd. Presentations will take place on Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
11/19/19 – Work on your Prezi-Me Project – Rough Draft due Friday for Feedback Workshop. The final draft is due in Google Classroom at the end of class on Friday, November 22nd. Presentations will take place on Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
11/20/19 – Work on your Prezi-Me Project – Rough Draft due Friday for Feedback Workshop. The final draft is due in Google Classroom at the end of class on Friday, November 22nd. Presentations will take place on Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between the Earth, water, weather, and climate. Students will conduct a series of activities and projects to explore how weather forms and how meteorologists predict weather patterns. The Water Cycle Quiz corrections are optional, but recommended for any student who scored lower than a 25/28 on the quiz (students who scored a 26 or above are ineligible for quiz corrections, since they already have an A). In order to earn points for quiz corrections, students must indicate the correct answer and explain, in one sentence, why that answer is correct. Students will earn back 1/2 credit for every quiz correction that they complete. The Water Cycle Quiz corrections are due by Friday, Nov. 15th at the latest!
Homework –
11/13/19 –  Finish your Talking to the Text Marine Layer Activity
11/14/19 – Complete your Climate brochure
11/15/19 – Have a great weekend!

7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on our argumentative & persuasive literature unit. Students will read, write, and evaluate different forms of argumentative and persuasive texts, including non-fiction literature, news articles, informational texts, debates, and transcripts. During this unit, students will also write arguments and counter-arguments that involve citing claims, evidence, and reasoning. 
Homework –
11/13/19 –  Complete your Argumentative Mini Essay (Cell Phones in School) – Your assignment should be handwritten on your final draft worksheet – Due tomorrow!
11/14/19 – Work on your Argumentative Debate – Athlete Salaries. Debates will take place in class tomorrow!
11/15/19 – Have a great weekend!

8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and developing our computational thinking, design, programming, and web development skills, to solve academic puzzles and real-world problems.
Homework –
11/13/19 –  Complete your Computational Thinking Puzzles #22-27
11/14/19 – Complete your Computational Thinking Puzzles #28-30
11/15/19 – Have a great weekend!