Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of September 1, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Team 6-3
Important Information:
• A weekly science syllabus will go home every Monday throughout the school year. You may also access the syllabus by going to the website listed above.
• All students should have a folder and spiral (same color, Green) strictly for science. They must have their spiral and folder in class everyday.
• Lab Safety Cartoon will be due Sept. 12th
Monday, September 1
Labor Day: No School
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 2
Seating Chart
Lab Safety
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 3
Information Cards
Lab Contract
Penny Lab
Homework: Finish Penny Lab, if necessary
Thursday: September 4
Lab Safety (Next Door in Mr. Baker’s Room B202)
Introduce Lab Safety Cartoon
Review Penny Lab
Homework: Work on lab Safety Cartoon
Friday, September 5
Introduction to the Scientific Method
Observation and Hypothesis
"What will burn longer," activity.
Graphing “What will Burn Longer”
Homework: Finish what will burn longer Graphing activity, if necessary
Work on “Lab Safety” Cartoon
Thursday, September 4, 2008
9/1 Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 1, 2008
Blog Website - http://op97-morrell@blogspot.com
Important Information-Please Read:
*You will receive a syllabus in each core subject at the beginning of each week. You will find my
syllabi posted on the above website.
*Students will receive their first monthly Reading Log this week. All students are required to read 2 or
more books a month and record the books on their log, with a parent signature for each book read.
* By this Wednesday, my students should have a pleasure book that he/she has not read before. Bring
book to reading/language arts class, or plan to check one out from Ms. A or one of our core teachers.
*Please plan to bring a quart size Ziploc bag by Thursday, Sept. 4th, for our Seedfolks novel study.
Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
*A typed draft of the students' Vital Statistics survey is due by Fri. Sept. 5th to be returned back to
students by Tues. Sept. 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have
a computer to type the Vital Statistics survey, please plan to use the public library.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (during school hours)
*Starting this week, our library is now open for students to check out books, do homework, research,
use computers, etc. It is open everyday except Wednesday's from 8 - 8:50 A.M. Students may not use
the computers until they receive their log-ins, which will happen by the end of the week. To be
allowed in the library in the a.m., students must wear their I.D. In order to use the computers, students must bring their planner to the library with proof the student/parent contracts have been read & signed.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day: No School
Tuesday, September 2
Begin Vital Statistics Survey
Introduce Reading Logs
Finish pre-reading packet, read and discuss Ana story, then complete chart
Homework: Get your syllabus signed & bring pleasure book to class-due Wednesday
Finish handwritten draft of Vital Statistics survey- due Wednesday for check-in only
Wednesday, September 3
Read and discuss Ana & Wendell stories, then complete chart
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies
Homework: Books will be assigned on Thurs.-You need to have your Ziploc bag in class-due Thursday
Thursday: September 4
8th period- Library orientation - Front library tables
Read & discuss Gonzalo story then complete chart
Typed Vital Statistics survey due tomorrow (I will edit it and returned it by Tues., Sept 9th)
Assign SeedFolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
Homework: Vital Statistics typed draft-due Friday
Friday, September 5 – Spirit Day! - Wear Red and White or Julian Apparel
Read and discuss Leona & Sam stories, then complete chart
9th period- Library Media Center Computers-receive login information
Homework: None! Enjoy your weekend!
Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts). This syllabus will be returned to your child the same day.
Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________
Pre-Reading Passage
No Place for a Garden
An icy wind teetered trash cans and turned my cheeks to marble. In Vietnam we had no weather like that. Here in Cleveland people call it spring. I walked half a block, then crossed the street and reached the vacant lot.
I stood tall and scouted. I'd never entered the lot before, or wanted to. I did so now, picking my way between tires and trash bags. I nearly stepped on two rats gnawing and froze. Then I told myself that I must show my bravery. I continued farther and chose a spot far from the sidewalk and hidden from view by a rusty refrigerator. I had to keep my project safe.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 1, 2008
Blog Website - http://op97-morrell@blogspot.com
Important Information-Please Read:
*You will receive a syllabus in each core subject at the beginning of each week. You will find my
syllabi posted on the above website.
*Students will receive their first monthly Reading Log this week. All students are required to read 2 or
more books a month and record the books on their log, with a parent signature for each book read.
* By this Wednesday, my students should have a pleasure book that he/she has not read before. Bring
book to reading/language arts class, or plan to check one out from Ms. A or one of our core teachers.
*Please plan to bring a quart size Ziploc bag by Thursday, Sept. 4th, for our Seedfolks novel study.
Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
*A typed draft of the students' Vital Statistics survey is due by Fri. Sept. 5th to be returned back to
students by Tues. Sept. 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have
a computer to type the Vital Statistics survey, please plan to use the public library.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (during school hours)
*Starting this week, our library is now open for students to check out books, do homework, research,
use computers, etc. It is open everyday except Wednesday's from 8 - 8:50 A.M. Students may not use
the computers until they receive their log-ins, which will happen by the end of the week. To be
allowed in the library in the a.m., students must wear their I.D. In order to use the computers, students must bring their planner to the library with proof the student/parent contracts have been read & signed.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day: No School
Tuesday, September 2
Begin Vital Statistics Survey
Introduce Reading Logs
Finish pre-reading packet, read and discuss Ana story, then complete chart
Homework: Get your syllabus signed & bring pleasure book to class-due Wednesday
Finish handwritten draft of Vital Statistics survey- due Wednesday for check-in only
Wednesday, September 3
Read and discuss Ana & Wendell stories, then complete chart
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies
Homework: Books will be assigned on Thurs.-You need to have your Ziploc bag in class-due Thursday
Thursday: September 4
8th period- Library orientation - Front library tables
Read & discuss Gonzalo story then complete chart
Typed Vital Statistics survey due tomorrow (I will edit it and returned it by Tues., Sept 9th)
Assign SeedFolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
Homework: Vital Statistics typed draft-due Friday
Friday, September 5 – Spirit Day! - Wear Red and White or Julian Apparel
Read and discuss Leona & Sam stories, then complete chart
9th period- Library Media Center Computers-receive login information
Homework: None! Enjoy your weekend!
Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts). This syllabus will be returned to your child the same day.
Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________
Pre-Reading Passage
No Place for a Garden
An icy wind teetered trash cans and turned my cheeks to marble. In Vietnam we had no weather like that. Here in Cleveland people call it spring. I walked half a block, then crossed the street and reached the vacant lot.
I stood tall and scouted. I'd never entered the lot before, or wanted to. I did so now, picking my way between tires and trash bags. I nearly stepped on two rats gnawing and froze. Then I told myself that I must show my bravery. I continued farther and chose a spot far from the sidewalk and hidden from view by a rusty refrigerator. I had to keep my project safe.
Mr. Morrell is up and running for the 08-09 school year!
Go Jayhawks!
I apologize for the delay but I'm here now. You can expect to find all of your syllabi for my classes on this blog as well as some interesting information, vocabulary, and possible extra credit projects. Also feel free to post any of your own appropriate comments and critiques right here for all to see.
Thanks you for checking out my blog,
Mr. Morrell
team 6-3(the best)
I apologize for the delay but I'm here now. You can expect to find all of your syllabi for my classes on this blog as well as some interesting information, vocabulary, and possible extra credit projects. Also feel free to post any of your own appropriate comments and critiques right here for all to see.
Thanks you for checking out my blog,
Mr. Morrell
team 6-3(the best)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
5/19 Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 19, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our last Literature Circle will be held on next week. Please be sure to follow the due dates for your lit circle novel.
• “Book in a Container’ project will be due the day after each Lit Circle group has their last meeting.
• Our LAST Reading Log of the year is due on Wednesday, May 28.
Monday, May 19
Take poetry pretest and review
Introduce new poetry unit and various types of poetry
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Work on Lit Circles
Tuesday, May 20
Overview of poetry elements- copy in spiral
Metaphor Exercise handout
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Choose a topic and write a poem using at least one metaphor
Poem must be 10 lines or more
Wednesday, May 21
Review homework-share poems
Introduce personification- complete handout
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Finish handout, if necessary
Thursday, May 23
Personification- Read I’ve Known Rivers, by Langston Hughes
Read Jared Harris’ Spoken Word poem and discuss
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Identify metaphors and personification examples in Jared Harris’ poem & explain
Friday, May 24
Poetry: Read The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss & Jabberwocky, by Lewis Carroll and discuss
Lit Circle work time
Homework: None
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 19, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our last Literature Circle will be held on next week. Please be sure to follow the due dates for your lit circle novel.
• “Book in a Container’ project will be due the day after each Lit Circle group has their last meeting.
• Our LAST Reading Log of the year is due on Wednesday, May 28.
Monday, May 19
Take poetry pretest and review
Introduce new poetry unit and various types of poetry
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Work on Lit Circles
Tuesday, May 20
Overview of poetry elements- copy in spiral
Metaphor Exercise handout
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Choose a topic and write a poem using at least one metaphor
Poem must be 10 lines or more
Wednesday, May 21
Review homework-share poems
Introduce personification- complete handout
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Finish handout, if necessary
Thursday, May 23
Personification- Read I’ve Known Rivers, by Langston Hughes
Read Jared Harris’ Spoken Word poem and discuss
Lit Circle meeting/reading
Homework: Identify metaphors and personification examples in Jared Harris’ poem & explain
Friday, May 24
Poetry: Read The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss & Jabberwocky, by Lewis Carroll and discuss
Lit Circle work time
Homework: None
Friday, May 16, 2008
5/19 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of May 19, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Students will take a quiz on the Nervous System on Tuesday May 27th
• A Lunch time review session will be held on Friday May 23rd
Monday, May 19
Finish Brain Notes
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 20
Read Pages 76-82 jigsaw
Draw and Label the Brain Lobes
Homework: Finish Brain Lobes Color and Label
Wednesday, May 21
Begin Brain Lab
Homework: Finish Lab Questions, if necessary
Thursday, May 22
Review Brain Lab
Directed Reading pages 76-82
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Friday, May 23
Remember lunchtime review session is today!
Brain Games
Homework: No School Monday, remember to study for your quiz on Tuesday!
Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend!
Science Syllabus
Week of May 19, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Students will take a quiz on the Nervous System on Tuesday May 27th
• A Lunch time review session will be held on Friday May 23rd
Monday, May 19
Finish Brain Notes
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 20
Read Pages 76-82 jigsaw
Draw and Label the Brain Lobes
Homework: Finish Brain Lobes Color and Label
Wednesday, May 21
Begin Brain Lab
Homework: Finish Lab Questions, if necessary
Thursday, May 22
Review Brain Lab
Directed Reading pages 76-82
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Friday, May 23
Remember lunchtime review session is today!
Brain Games
Homework: No School Monday, remember to study for your quiz on Tuesday!
Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend!
Friday, May 9, 2008
5/12 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of May 12, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Muscular System Quiz will be held on Tuesday, May 13th
• A Study Session will be held on Monday, May 12th during lunch
Monday, May 12
Muscular System Power Point Presentation
Review Muscular System for the Quiz
Homework: Study for Quiz
Tuesday, May 13
Muscular System Quiz
Homework: None
Wednesday, May 14
Begin Brain Notes
Homework: She’s a Real Brain
Thursday, May 15
Finish Brain Notes
Homework: Keeping It All Going: The Nervous System
Friday, May 16
Bill Nye: The Brain
Homework: Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend!
Science Syllabus
Week of May 12, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Muscular System Quiz will be held on Tuesday, May 13th
• A Study Session will be held on Monday, May 12th during lunch
Monday, May 12
Muscular System Power Point Presentation
Review Muscular System for the Quiz
Homework: Study for Quiz
Tuesday, May 13
Muscular System Quiz
Homework: None
Wednesday, May 14
Begin Brain Notes
Homework: She’s a Real Brain
Thursday, May 15
Finish Brain Notes
Homework: Keeping It All Going: The Nervous System
Friday, May 16
Bill Nye: The Brain
Homework: Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend!
Friday, May 2, 2008
5/5 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of May 5, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Chicken Wing Dissection Lab is this week!
• It’s Spirit Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, May 5 (Block Periods 1 and 2)
Start Chicken Wing Dissection
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 6 (Block Periods 3 and 1)
Period 3 Begins Chicken Wing Dissection
Period 1 Dissection Review
Homework: None
Wednesday, May 7 (Normal Schedule)
Muscles WebQuest
Homework: Finish WebQuest if necessary
Thursday, May 8 (Block Periods 2 and 3)
Dissection Review
Homework: None
Friday, May 9 (Normal Schedule)
Examining a Cows Femur
Homework: Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend!
Science Syllabus
Week of May 5, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Chicken Wing Dissection Lab is this week!
• It’s Spirit Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, May 5 (Block Periods 1 and 2)
Start Chicken Wing Dissection
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 6 (Block Periods 3 and 1)
Period 3 Begins Chicken Wing Dissection
Period 1 Dissection Review
Homework: None
Wednesday, May 7 (Normal Schedule)
Muscles WebQuest
Homework: Finish WebQuest if necessary
Thursday, May 8 (Block Periods 2 and 3)
Dissection Review
Homework: None
Friday, May 9 (Normal Schedule)
Examining a Cows Femur
Homework: Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend!
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