6th Grade Agenda
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Week of Aug. 29th to Sept. 2
Monday, Aug. 29th
HW: C3 - Three kinds of variables - Think about Science Fair project related to Earth Science
Due: None
J5: What is the format used to write a hypothesis statement?
CW: Continue the Scientific Method
Correct C2 - Hypothesis writing
C3 - Three kinds of variables
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Week of Aug. 22 to Aug 26
Friday, Aug. 26th
HW: None
Due: Materials for class
J4: What is an Inference?
CW: How to check HW on website
Continue with Scientific Method
C2- Writing a hypothesis statement
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Thursday, Aug. 25th
HW: None
Due: Materials for class
J3: What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
CW: C1- Observations and Inferences WS
Continue with The Scientific Method
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Wednesday, Aug. 24th
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Aug. 23rd
HW: Complete C1 Observations/Inference WS
Due: Covered books and materials
J2: What is Science?
CW: The Scientific Method
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Monday, Aug. 22nd
HW: Students who received books are to cover their books with paper and return tomorrow.
Due: Greensheet - Lab Safety sheet
J1: What are the 3 branches of Science?
CW: Setup Science Notebook
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Week of June 6 to June 10
Have a wonderful summer!
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Week of May 31st to June 3rd
Wednesday, June 1st
HW: None
Due: N4 pg. 292 #1-5
J5: Hot spots create what kind of landforms?
CW: Review N4 pg. 292 #1-5
Discoveryeducation.com - Plate tectonics
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Tuesday, May 31st
HW: N4 Read pgs. 286-292 #1-5
Due: None
J4: What occurs in sea floor spreading and at which plate boundaries does this happen?
CW: Complete N3 pg. 284 #1-5 and review in class
Begin N4 pg. 292 #1-5
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Week of May 9th to May 13th
Wednesday, May 11th
HW: Study of Chapter 6/7 Test and SNB Complete L of KWL
Due: N6 Study Guide pg. 253 #1-30
J8: What are the two types of glaciers?
CW: Chapter 6/7 Test on Friday and SNB due
Review N6 pg. 253 #1-30
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Tuesday, May 10th
HW: N6 Study Guide pg. 253 #1-30
Due: N5 pg. 250 #1-5 and N4 pg. 243 #1-5
J7: How are dunes formed?
CW: Chapter 6/7 Test and SNB on Friday
Review N4 pg. 243 #1-5 and N5 pg. 250 #1-5
Wind, Water and Glaciers effects on land- discoveryeducation.com
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Monday, May 9th
HW: N5 read pgs. 245-250 and answer Q's #1-5 and complete N4 if incomplete in class
Due: N3 pg. 235 #1-6
J6: What is an oxbow and how is it formed?
CW: Chapter 6/7 Test and SNB this Friday 5/13
Review N3 pg. 235 #1-6
N4- Read Sect 7.3 pg. 238-243 and answer q's #1-5
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Week of May 2nd to May 6th
Friday, May 6th
HW: None
Due: N3 pg. 235 #1-6
J5: How is an alluvial fan formed?
CW: Group reading on Tdrainage basins, divides, valleys, floodplain, stream channels, alluvial fans and deltas, caverns and sinkholes.
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Thursday, May 5th
HW: N3 pg. 235 #1-6
Due: N2 pg. 229 #1-6
J4: What is mass wasting? Provide 3 examples
CW: Review N2 pg. 229 #1-6
Erosion, Deposition and mass wasting.
Group Read and Discussion - Section 7.2
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Tuesday, May 3rd
HW: N3 pg. 235 #1-6
Due: N2 - pg. 229 #1-6
J4: What is mass wasting? Provide 3 examles
CW: 6101 Interactive: Rock and Roll and The Ever-Changing River on discoveryeducation.com
Discuss erosion, deposition and mass wasting
Ex. mudflows, landslides, rockfalls, rockslides, slumps and creeps
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Monday, May 2nd
HW: N2 Read pgs. 228-229 and answer Q's #1-6
Due: None
J3: What causes mudflows to occur?
CW: Video segment- Savage Earth- Mt. St. Helen's and mudflows
Interactive- Rock and Roll / The Ever-Changing River
discoveryeducation.com
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Week of April 18 to April 22nd
Wednesday, April 20th
Tour de St. Lawrence- Bring a Friend !
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Tuesday, April 19th
HW: None
Due: None
J2: What are the three majors ways in which erosion occurs?
CW: L1- Design your own experiment pg. 226
Simulating Erosion
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Monday, April 18th
HW: Read pgs. 225-227
Due: None
J1: What is erosion and deposition?How do they relate to sediment?
CW: Complete L portion of KWL
Setup SNB for Chap 7 and Complete N1 - KWL for Chap 7
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Week of April 11th to April 15th
Thursday, April 14th
HW: Complete C4 study guide pg 215-216 #1-25
Due: N4 pg. 212 #1-5
J6: What is the difference between granite and rhyolite?
CW: Chp6/7 Test after break
Review N4 pg. 212
C4 study guide pg. 215-216 #1-25
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Wedneday, April 13th
No Class Mass
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Tuesday, April 12th
HW: N4 Read pgs 210-212 and answer Q's #1-5 on pg. 212
Due: None
J5: What is mechanical weathering of rock?
CW: Discussion on rock weathering
Complete C3 Venn Diagram of Weathering (6101)
L1: Rock observations pg. 190 and answer question
Review N3 pg. 197 (6101)
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Monday, April 11th
HW: None
Due: N3 - Read pgs. 195-197 Q's #1-5
J4: What is rock weathering?
CW:Review N3 pg. 197
Complete discussion on rock weathering and complete C3 Venn diagram
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Week of April 4 to April 8
Friday, April 8th
HW: None
Due: None
J3: What is the diffrence between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock?
CW: Collect N3 from 6101 (4/11)
Finish discussion on Rock Classification 6101 4/11
Complete C3 Notes and Venn diagram on Weathering of Rock (4/11)
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Thursday, April 7th
HW: N3- read pg. 195-197 and Q's #1-5
Due: N2 - Rock Cycle
J2: What are the 2 types of igenous rock?
CW: Review Rock Cycle
6103- Review N3 pg. 197 #1-5
Complete C2 - Venn diagram on Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous Rock
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Wednesday, April 6th
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, April 5th
HW: N2 - The Rock Cycle refer to pg 196 for help
Due: N3 pg. 197 #1-5 (chagned from N2)
J1: What are the three tyrpes of rock in the rock cycle?
CW: Save review of N3 for Thursday
Complete C1- Foldable on Minerals
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Monday, Apr. 4th
HW: N2 - read pgs 195-197 and answer Q's #1-5
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Chapter 5 Quiz and SNB makeups today
Correct SNB and organize SNB for Chapter 6
N1 KWL Chapter 6 Minerals and Rocks
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Week of Mar 28th to Apr 1st
Tuesday, Mar. 29th
HW: None
Due: SNB
No Journal
CW: Chapter 5 Quiz on quia.com
Organize SNB and turn in
Makeup Quiz on Monday, April 4th
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Monday, Mar 28th
HW: Study for Chapter 5 Quiz and organize SNB
Due: C1 Study Guide pg. 178 #1-25
J7: What is the Rock Cycle?
CW: Correct C1 Study Guide pg. 178 Q's# 1-25
Organize SNB
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Week of Mar 21st to Mar 25th
Friday, Mar. 25th
HW: C1 - Study Guide pg. 177-178 #1-25
Due: N4 pgs. 170-174 Q's #1-5
J6: How can GIS maps be helpful to engineers, city planners and scientists?
CW: Chapter 5 quiz next Tuesday with SNB
Review N3 pg. 167 #1-5 and N4 pg. 174 #1-5
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Thursday, Mar. 24th
HW: N4 Read pgs. 170-174 and answer Q's #1-5
Due: N3 pg. 167 Q's #1-5 and test corrections
J5: How does GPS work?
CW: Chap 5 quiz next Tuesday
Review L1 and L3. Collect N3 review tomorrow
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Wednesday, Mar 23rd
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, Mar. 22nd
HW: N3 read pg. 167 and answer Q's #1-5
Due: None
J4: What is the Equator and what is the Prime Meridian? What is the latitude and longitude where the Equator and Prime Meridian meet?
CW: Chapter 5 Quiz next Tuesday along with SNB due
L3 - Making a topographic map with clay
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Monday, Mar 21st
HW: Read pgs. 164-166
Due: 6103 Chapter 4 Test Corrections
J3: What are the main uses of Mercator and Conic projections?
CW: Classzone Mercator and Conic projections pg. 161
L2 - Can you make a topographic map with your knuckles? pg. 164
Discuss topographic maps that uses lines to show Earth's surface features.
Review topographic maps http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0307/es0307page02.cfm
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Week of Mar. 14th to Mar. 18th
Friday, Mar. 18th
HW: Complete L1 to turn in Monday. Test Corrections due Monday
Due: N2 Read pg.s 160-163 and answer Q's #1-5
J2: What are the three types of map scales?
CW: Collect and Review N2 pg. 162 #1-5
Discussion on cylindrical, conic and planar maps.
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Thursday, Mar. 17th
HW: N2 - Read pgs. 160-162 and answer Q's #1-5 - Complete Q's from L1 if incomplete in class
Due: None
J1: How are maps and globes alike? How are they different?
CW: Sect. 5.1 MAps and Globes are models of Earth
Discussion of Maps and Globes
L1 Google maps - Find St. Lawrence and your house
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Wednesday, Mar. 16th
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, Mar. 15th
HW: Read pgs 155-159
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Unit 1 Review 6th grade standards
Setup SNB for Chapter 5 : Views of Earth today
N1 - KWL think/pair/share
Classroom KWL
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Monday, Mar. 14th
HW: None
Due: Chapter 4 SNB
No Journal
CW: Complete "L" portion of KWL
Chapter 4 Test and SNB due
Correct SNB in class
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Week of Mar. 7th to Mar. 11th
Friday, Mar. 11th
HW: Study for Chapter 4 Test and organize SNB
Due: None
J7: What is a storm surge?
CW: Test postponed for Monday
Due to the Musical and Rally
Movie (TBA)
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Thursday, Mar. 10th
HW: Study for Chapter 4 Test and organize SNB
Due: C1- Study Guide pg 143-144 Q's #1-23, 31-39
J6: What is a millibar?
CW: Review C1 and organize SNB to turn in for Friday
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Wednesday, Mar. 9th
No Class- Mass
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Tuesday, Mar. 8th
HW: C1- Study Guide pg. 143-144 Q's #1-23, 31-39
Due: N5 Q's #1-5 on pg. 139
J5: How is information from Doppler radar shown?
CW: Chapter 4 Test and SNB on Friday
Review N5 pg. 139 Q's #1-5
Discuss and analyze visuals on pgs. 135,136,137
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Monday, Mar. 7th
HW: Complete N5 Q's #1-5 on pg. 139 if inocmplete in class
Due: N4 Read pgs 130-132 and answer Q's #1-5
J4: What is an isobar?
CW: Test and SNB this Friday
Review N4 pg. 132 #1-5
N5 - Read pgs. 134-139 and answer Q's #1-5
When complete, begin C1- Chap 4 Study Guide pg. 143-144 #1-23,31-39
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Week of Feb 28th to Mar 4th
Friday, Mar. 4
HW: Complete N4 read pgs 130-
Due: None
J3: Is thunder the cause or the effect of lightening?
CW: Correct N2 pg 121 and N3 pg 127.
Read pgs. 130-132 and answer Q's #1-5 on pg 132
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Thursday, Mar. 3rd
HW: Read pgs 128-130
Due: N3 - pg. 127 #1-5
J1: What type of weather would you expect in a hig-pressure system?
J2: What is the source of a hurricane's energy? What are the effects of hurricanes? Make a list for your answer
CW: Complete KWL think/pair/share
Review N2/N3
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Wednesday, Mar 2nd
No Class
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Tuesday, Mar 1st
HW: N3 - read pgs 123-127 and answer Q's #1-5
Due: None
J1: What type of weather would you expect from a high-pressure system?
Fair and calm
CW: Quiz makeups and Correct in class
Setup SNB for Chapter 4
N1 - KWL
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Monday, Feb 28th
HW: None
Due : None
No Journal
CW: Retake Quiz for Chapter 3
Correct and Review Quiz in class
Correct SNB
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Week of Feb 14th to Feb 18th
Thursday, Feb. 17th
HW: Study for Chap 3 Quiz and organize SNB due tomorrow
Due: None
J25: What are the three main cloud types based upon appearnce?
CW: Chap 3 quiz tomorrow
Complete KWL
Review L2 - How air masses are formed
Organize SNB - see website for SNB checklist
Login for discoveryeducation.com
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Wednesday, Feb 16th
No Class
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Tuesday, Feb 15th
HW: Study for Chapter 3 Quiz on Friday 2/18
Due: None
J24: What occurs when a cold air mass pushes up a warm air mass?
CW: Correct C5 in class and review
L2 - How does an air mass form?
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Week of Jan 31st to Feb. 4th
Friday, Feb 4th
HW: Complete C5 if incomplete in class
Due: None
J19: What is saturation? What is humidity?
Saturation is when the amount of water vapor due to evaporation equals the amount of condenstion in the air.
Humidity is increased amount of water vapor in the air
CW: Work on C5 pg. 168-169 in class
discoveryeducation.com activity: Create a Hurricane
L1 - Acid Rain!
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Thursday, Feb 3rd
HW: None - Thank you for being a St. Lawrence student!
Due: C4 WB pg #157
J18: What is the major factor in determining which type of precipitation falls to Earth? Air temperature
CW: Correct C4 WB pg. 157
Work on C5 WB pg. 168 -169
Discoveryeducation.com - Weather
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Wednesday, Feb. 2nd
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Feb. 1st
HW: Complete C4
Due: N5 - pg. 106 Q's #1-5
J16: What is precipitation? Name three diffrent types of precipitation.
CW: Correct N5 pg. #1-5
Correct C3 in class
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Monday, Jan 31st
HW: N5 - pg. 106 Q's #1-5 if incomplete in class
Due: None
J15: What is the difference between condensation and precipitation?
CW: Science Fair Celebration
N5 - Read pgs. 102 to 106 and answer Q's # 1-5
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Week of Jan 24th to Jan 28th
Friday, Jan. 28th
*** Science Fair ***
HW: Complete N5 if incomplete in class
Due: None
No Journal Question due to Science Fair
CW: N5 - Read pg. 102 to 107 and answer q's #1-5
Review N5 pg. 107 in class
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Thursday, Jan. 27th
HW: None
Due: None
J15: How does condensation differ from precipitation?
CW: Class Presentations for Science Fair
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Wednesday, Jan. 26th
Mass No Class
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Tuesday, Jan 25th
HW: None
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Class Presentations for Science Fair
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Monday, Jan 24th
In Service - No School
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Week of Jan 17th to Jan 21st
Friday, Jan. 21st
HW: None
Due: None
J14: What is meant by "real world" applications? How could you relate your experiment to the real world? Provide and example
CW: Class Presentations
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Thursday, Jan 20th
HW: None
Due: None
J13: What is an independent variable? What is a dependent variable? Provide and example from your experiment.
CW: Seating arrangements
Practice presentations - presentation rubric
A/B students C/D students
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Wednesday, Jan 19th
Mass / No Class
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Tuesday, Jan 18th
HW: None
Due: None
J12: Review- What is a control variable? Provide and example as it pertains to your experiment.
CW: Seating arrangements
Sample Judging questions
Practice Presentations
A/B students C/D students
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Monday, Jan 17th
No School - MLK Holiday
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Week of Jan 10th to Jan 14th
Friday, Jan 14th
HW: Practice Presentation for Science Fair, Jan 28th
Due: Science Fair lab report and display boards
No Journal
CW: Mock Presentations
Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Thursday, Jan 13th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th (Tomorrow)
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Wednesday, Jan 12th
Mass- No Class
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Tuesday, Jan 11th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Monday, Jan 10th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Discussion of lab report rubric
Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Week of Jan 3rd to Jan 7th
Friday, Jan 7th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair Project Complete boards and reports are due Friday, Jan 14th
Due: Science Fair Data, Observations and Conclusions
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects
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Thursday, Jan 6th
HW: Continue to work on science fair projects. Data, observations and conclusions due Friday, Jan 7th
Due: None
J11: What is the difference between your data analysis and your conclusion?
CW: Work on Science Fair projects
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Wednesday, Jan. 5th
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, Jan. 4th
HW: Continue to work on science fair data analysis, observations and conclusions. Due Friday 1/7.
Due: None
J10: What are some examples used to display the data from your experiment?
Where will you place this information on your display board?
CW: Work on Science Fair Projects.
Please bring science fair materials (boards, etc) on Thursday and Friday.
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Monday, Jan. 3rd
HW: Continue to work on science fair project. Data, observations and conclusion due Friday, Jan 7th
Due: None
J9: What is the important information to be included in your science fair project conclusion?
CW: Discuss science fair expectations
Work on science fair projects in class. Please bring science fair materials for Tuesday and Thursday.
Log in and create account on Schoolrack.com to join virtural classroom for assignment submissions.
Discuss water cycle: Saturation, humidity, relative humidity and dew point on going.
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Week of Dec. 13th to Dec 17th
Friday, Dec. 17th
HW: Work on science fair project and have a happy holiday!
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Finish Movie - Cars.
Work on science fair projects
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Thursday, Dec. 16th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: N4 - pg 99 Q's #1-5
J8: What is density?
CW: Collect N4
C2 - Density Demo - hypothesis, observations and conclusion
Write hypothesis on demo, make observations
Write a conclusion based on the demo
Work on science fair projects
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Wednesday, Dec. 15th
Mass, No Class
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Tuesday, Dec. 14th
HW: N4 - Read pgs. 96-99 and answer Q's #1-5 on pg. 99
Due: None
J7: Which cloud names are combinations of names of two main cloud types?
CW: Discussion of different cloud types
Discussion and work on Science Fair project
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Monday, Dec 13th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: N3 - pg 90 #1-6
J6: What are monsoons and where on Earth are they most extreme?
CW: Review N3 pg. 90 #1-6
Review pg 87 and Read pgs 92-95 (review water cycle)
Monsoon Interactive
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Week of Dec. 6th to Dec. 10th
Friday, Dec 10th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: N3 pg. 90 #1-6 on Monday, Dec. 13th
No Journal
CW: Due to VPA - Movie: Cars
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Thursday, Dec. 9th
HW: N3 read pg 90 and answer Q's #1-6. Continue to work on science fair project.
Due: None
J5: What is a jet stream and where are the three jet streams located?
CW: Video "Storm Chasers"
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Wednesday, Dec. 8th
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Dec. 7th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: None
J4: What is the Coriolis effect? In what direction would Earth's winds blow without the Coriolis effect?
CW: Reinforce air circulation with short video
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=34301fd5-295c-48a3-8a44-d70770fb01c9
Review C1
Demo How does Earth's shape affect solar heating (TB pg. 83)
Read pgs 87 to 89 in class
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Monday, Dec. 6th
HW: Finish C1 and read pgs. 83 to 86 and continue to work on science fair project
Due: N2 pg. 82 Q's #1-6
J3: Air travels from areas of high pressure to ares or low pressure to create wind.
CW: Review N2 and complete C1
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Week of Nov. 29th to Dec. 3rd
Friday, Dec. 3rd
HW: N2 - Read pg. 82 and answer Q's # 1-6. Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: None
J2: How does altitude relate to air pressure?
CW: Demo - Balloon in a Bottle
C1: Air Pressure Varies in the Atmosphere
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Thursday, Dec. 2nd
HW: Read pgs. 79-81. Continue to work on Science Fair projects
Due: Chapter 2 Test corrections for 70% or less
J1: What is air pressure? What is a barometer?
CW: Internet activity on TB pg. 77
Demo 'Balloon in a Bottle"
C1- Air Pressure varies in the atmosphere - WB pg. 135-136 (complete on 12/3)
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Wednesday, Dec. 1st
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, Nov. 30th
HW: Test Corrections for Chapter 2 - 70 % or less due Thursday, Dec 2nd
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Discussion on Science Fair projects - All missing/late science fair materials are due NLT 12/10-
Demo on air pressure - think/pair/share
Activity - How does air motion affect balloons? (TB pg. 77)
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Monday, Nov. 29th
HW: None
Due: None
No Journal
CW : Chapter 2 Test Makeup
Setup SNB for Chapter 3
N1 - KWL for Chapter 3
Think/Pair/Share
Classroom KWL
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Week of Nov. 22nd to Nov. 26th
Friday, Nov. 26th
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School
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Thursday, Nov. 25th
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School
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Wednesday, Nov. 24th
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School
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Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
HW: None
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Peer correction of Science Notebooks
Movie - Streaming video on Earth's systems
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Monday, Nov. 22nd
HW: None
Due: Science Notebook
No journal
CW: Chapter 2 Test (hard copy due to technical problems on Friday)
Silent reading when complete
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Week of Nov. 15th to Nov. 19th
Friday, Nov. 19th
No School - In Service
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Please NOTE: Due to Online technical difficulties, Chapter 2 Test is rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 22nd.
Thursday, Nov. 18th
HW: None
Due: Study Guide
No Journal
CW: Chapter 2 TEST
Setup Science Notebook (Turn in on Monday)
See website under files for Science Notebook Checklist
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Wednesday, Nov. 17th
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Nov. 16th
HW: Study Guide (See my website under files) and Study for Chapter 2 Test on Thursday
Due: "L" portion of the KWL
No Journal
CW: Chapter 2 Test on Thursday Nov. 18th
Complete C2 review
Setup password on Discovery education
Chapter 2 Study Guide - Study Guide answers to be posted on website nlt end of day Wednesday
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Monday, Nov. 15th
HW: Complete 'L' portion of the KWL for Chapter 2
Due: Science Fair materials and procedures
No Journal
CW: Chapter 2 Test moved to Thursday Nov. 18th
Complete C2 and Review
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Week of Nov. 8th to Nov. 12th
Friday, Nov. 12th
HW: Work on Science Fair material and procedures due Mon. Nov 15th
Due: N4 - pg. 66 #1-6
J14: What is the Gulf Stream?
CW: Review N4
Complete C2 ( WB pg 97)
Chapter Review questions for Chapter 2 TEST
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Thursday, Nov. 11th
HW: N4 - Read pgs 65-66 and answer q's #1-6. Work on materials and procedures due Mon. Nov. 15th
Due: None
J13: How does water enter the Earth's atmosphere? How old is the water within the water glass?
CW: Section 2.3 - Energy is transferred within the Earth's system
Demo Water Cyce
Think/Pair/Share
Review Radiation, Conduction and Convection
C2: Energy is tranferred within the Earth System RSG B (WB pg.97)
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Wednesday, Nov. 10th
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, Nov. 9th
HW: Read pgs. 62-64. Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov. 15th
Due: None
J12: How does the hydrosphere and the biosphere impact the Earth's surface?
CW: Chapter 2 Test next Tuesday, Nov. 16th
Earth poster presentations
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Monday, Nov. 8th
HW: Read pgs. 58-61. Work on Science fair materials and procedures that are due Mon. Nov. 15th
Due: Science fair final hypothesis
J11: What is the hydosphere and are glaciers considered part of the hydrosphere?
CW: Announce Chapter 2 Test for next Tuesday
Collect C1 from 6-101
Complete Earth system posters
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Week of Nov. 1st to Nov. 5th
Friday, Nov. 5th
HW: Work on final hypothesis statement (due Mon. Nov. 8th)
Due: None
J10: When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere (ex. Tropic of Cancer), is it summer in the Southern Hemisphere (ex. Tropic of Capricorn)? Why or why not?
CW: Finish review of C1 and discuss how latitude, the Earth's tilt on it's axis and the seasons are related.
Work on Earth Posters
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Thursday, Nov. 4th
HW: Work on Final hypothesis statement. Due Monday Nov. 8th
Due: C1 side 2 (pg.87) if incomplete in class.
J9: Continents, islands, the ocean floor, and volcanoes are part of which part of the Earth system?
CW: Review C1
Discuss latitude, the tilt of the Earth and the seasons
Complete Earth Posters
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Wednesday, Nov. 3rd
Mass, No class
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Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
HW: Complete C1 (pg.87) and work on final hypothesis which is due Mon. Nov. 8th
Due: N3 pg. 55 Q's #1-5
J8: How much solar energy is absorbed into the Earth's atmosphere and how? Provide examples
CW: Review N3 in class
Work on Earth system posters in class. Presentations Friday
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Monday, Nov. 1st
HW: N3 - read pgs 53 to 55 and answer q's #1-5 on pg. 55 . Work on final hypothesis statement due Mon. Nov. 8th
Due: Science Fair research and bibliography. Class 6-101 - C1
J7: How much solar energy is reflected into space and how? Provide example
CW: 6-101 review C1 side 1 only
Complete 6-103 side 1 only
Work on Earth sytem posters in class
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Week of Oct. 25th to Oct. 29th
Friday, Oct. 29th
HW: Continue to work on research and bibliography (both due Monday, Nov. 1st). Both 6-101 and 6-103 are to read pg. 48-52. 6-101 is to complete side 1 of C1 assigned on Thurs.
Due: (due to the carnival no homework is to be turned in)
J6: Why are temperatures higher at Earth’s equator than at Earth’s poles
CW: Complete Earth system posters for presenting
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Thursday, Oct. 28th
HW: Students in 6-103 were notified in class to do the following. Read pgs. 48 -52 and work on side 1 of C (pg. 86). 6-101 did not meet due to walk a thon. Work on research and bibliography for fair project. (Both due Nov 1st)
******Correction****** 6-101 was told to read pg. 48-52 and work on 1 side of C1
Due: None
J5: How does Earth’s polar ice caps help to cool Earth’s atmosphere? Draw a picture with arrows to show the directions of Sun’s energy.
CW: Continue to work in groups on Earth System posters for presenting on Friday
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Wednesday, Oct. 27th
Mass - No class
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Tuesday, Oct. 26th
HW: Science Fair research and bibliography (both due Nov. 1st)
Due: N2- pg. 46 q’s #1-5. Rough draft of Hypothesis statement
J4: Name two features unique to the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and geosphere
CW: Reminder - Quiz retakes today at lunch or after school
Work on research and bibliography in class
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Monday, Oct. 25th
HW: N2 - read pg. 45-46 answer q’s #1-5 pg. 46. Rough draft of hypothesis statement. Work on science fair project. Written research and bibliography due Monday, Nov. 1st
Due: None
J3: What is a system and is Earth an open or closed system?
CW: Quiz retakes on Tuesday during lunch and/or after school
Section 2.1: The Earth System has four major parts:
In groups of 4-5 create a poster of Earth's Systems
Use your book and the Internet for information
Draw pictures of the system and share your poster and information with the class
Give an example as to how your part of Earth's system helps to shape Earth's surface
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Week of Oct. 18th to Oct. 22
Friday, Oct. 22nd
HW: Read pg. 41- 44 in textbook. Work on science fair projects, rough draft of hypothesis statement for science fair
Due: None
J2: Explain the process of convection and it’s relationship to temperature. Use a drawing to help
CW: Teacher Demos:
How does Heating affect air? pg. 39 TB
How fast does it chill? Pg. 39 TB
Discussion of Demos
Discussions of Science Fair deadlines
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Thursday, Oct. 21st
HW: Research, rough draft hypothesis and bibliograpy
Due: None
J1: Are the other planets in our solar system like Earth? How is Earth unique?
CW: N1- KWL and think/pair/share vocabulary list for Chapter 2: Energy in the Earth System
Review requirements for research paper and bibliography for science fair project
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Wednesday, Oct. 20th
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Oct. 19th
HW: Work on research and rough draft of hypothesis statement
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Return Quizzes and review
Setup Science Notebooks for Chapter 2
Discuss Research and hypothesis for Science Fair projects
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Monday, Oct. 18th
HW: Work on research on Science Fair project
Start on hypothesis statement for fair project
Due: Science notebooks
No Journal
CW: 6-103 Review C5 and L2
Correct science notebooks
Correct Chapter 1 quiz
Return science fair agreements and discuss rough draft of hypothesis
statement. Also science fair deadlines
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Week of Oct. 11th to Oct. 15th
Friday, Oct. 15th
HW: 6-103 Organize science notebook - due Monday
Due: 6-103 - KWL
No Journal
CW: 6-103 - Quiz on Chapter 1: Energy Change
Science notebook checklist
6-101 no class today due to conference scedule
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Thursday, Oct. 14th
HW: 6-101 Organize science notebook
Due: 6-101 KWL
No Journal
CW: 6-101 Quiz on Chapter 1 : Energy Change
Science notebook checklist
6-103 no class today due to conference schedule - plan for quiz on friday
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Wednesday, Oct. 13th
No Class - Mass
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Tuesday, Oct. 12th
HW: Complete L portion of KWL, Study for Quiz on Thurs (6-101) and Fri. (6-103)
Due: N4 pg. 32 q's #1-4 and L2 for 6-101
J2: What is density and what affects density?
CW: Review N4 and review for Quiz
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Monday, Oct. 11th
No School in Observance of Columbus Day
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Week Of Oct. 4th to Oct. 8th
Friday. Oct. 8th
Due: None
J11: List 3 examples of radiation. What are the 3 methods of heat (thermal) transfer?
CW: Quiz on Thurs. 10/14 (sect. 1.1 to 1.3)
L2 - Flow of Energy Lab
C5 - Demo Density pg 28 with worksheet/ Beaker with food coloring
HW: N4 - Read pgs 28-32 and q’s #1-4,L portion of KWL and study for quiz
6-101 complete L2 (6-103 will complete L2 on Tuesday)
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Thursday, Oct. 7th
Due: None
J10: Explain the difference between conduction and convection
CW: Radiation PowerPoint
L2- Flow of Energy Lab on pg 26 of textbook
HW: None
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Wednesday, Oct. 6th
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Oct. 5th
Due: L1 Graph
J9: How is solar radiation absorbed and reflected in Earth's atmosphere?
CW: Radiation - Absorption and Reflection
Demo: Conduction
Radiation Power Point
HW: Read pgs. 26-28
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Monday, Oct. 4th
Due: Science Fair agreements Quiz for Tues. 10/12
J8: Write a hypothesis for L1 the Solar Radiation Lab
CW: Quiz scheduled for Tues. 10/12
L1 - Graph the results for L1
HW: Finish the graph for L1
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Week Sept. 27th to Oct. 1st
Friday, Oct. 1st
Due: C4 and N3 pg. 24 Q's #1-5
J7: Draw the electromagnetic spectrum
CW: Reminder - Science Fair participation agreement
Review C4 and N3 in class
Lab L1- Solar Radiation
HW: Complete C4 (6-103 only)
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Thursday, Sept. 30th
Due: None
J6: What is work? How does it relate to force?
CW: Review C2 - Change occurs as energy is transfered Reinforce Key concepts
Section 1.2 : Radiation transfers energy
Demo Radiation and radiation as waves
C3: Radiation transfers energy Study guide
C4: Radiation transfers energy Challenge
HW: Complete in complete C3/C4, N3 - read pgs. 24 and answer questions #1-5
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Wednesday, Sept. 29th
No Class- Mass
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Tuesday, Sept. 28th
Due: C1 and C2
J5: Where does electromagnetic energy come from?
CW: Review Change occurs as energy is transferred - C1 Study guide and
C2 Challenge and extension/Reinforce Key Concepts
Setup Online Textbooks
HW: Read pgs. 21-23
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Monday, Sept. 27th
Due: None
J4: Define "The Law of Conservation of Energy"
CW: Science Fair participation agreement (due Monday 10/4)
Complete C1 - Reading Study Guide B: Change occurs as energy is transferred
Complete C2: Challenge and Extension/Reinforcing Key Concepts
HW: Read pgs 18-20 and complete C1 and C2
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Week Sept. 20th to Sept 24th
Friday, Sept. 24th
Due: N2 - pg. 15 questions #1-4
J3: Provide an example of energy changing form
CW: Complete section 1.1
Review homework questions
Demo- Energy changing forms
Conservation of Energy
C1: Reading Study Guide B worksheet
C2: Challenge and Extension worksheet
HW: None
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Thursday, Sept. 23rd
Reminder: Test corrections due only for tests lower than 70%
Due: None
J2: Name 3 types of energy
CW: Chapter 1 - Energy and Change
C1- Study Guide B
C2 - Reinforcing key concepts
HW: N2 - Read pgs. 12-15 and answer questions #1-4
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Weds. Sept. 22
Mass - No Class
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Tuesday, Sept. 21
Due: None
J1: What is Energy?
CW: Return test
Prepare science notebooks for Chapter 1
N1- KWL - Chapter 1: Energy and Change
HW: Complete KW portion of KWL
Test corrections are due 9/24
Monday, Sept. 20th
Due: C2 Scientific Investigations w.s (6-101)
J1:
CW: Review C3 (6-103) - C3 in class (6-103)
KWL - Chapter 1: Energy and Change
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Tuesday, Sept. 21st
Due:
J2:
CW:
HW:
Week of Sept. 13 to Sept.17
PLEASE NOTE: TEST MAKEUPS ARE THIS FRIDAY
Students will need to arrange their test times for either before school at 7am or after school at 3 pm. Please plan for the test to last approx. 45 mins.
Students have been notified of Fridays makeups
Monday, Sept. 13th
Due: Science Notebooks
Journal: None
CW: TEST
HW: R1 - Test Reflections
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Tuesday Sept. 14th
Due: R1 Test Reflections
Journal: Review Test
CW: Peer Correct Science Notebooks
HW: None
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Wednesday Sept. 15th (12:30 dismissal)
MASS - No Class
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Thursday, Sept. 16th
Due: none
J1: What lab tool is used to measure volume? mass? length?
CW: Review of lab notebooks and prepare for new material
C1 - Metric system vocabulary and worksheet
Demo - use of measurement tools
HW: Complete C1
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Friday, Sept. 17th
Due: C1 - Metric System Notes w.s
J2:
CW: C2 Scientific Investigations
HW: Complete C2 Scientific Investigations w.s
Week of Sept. 20th- 24th
Monday, Sept. 20th
Due: C2 Scientific Investigations workhseet
J1:
CW: Review C2 Scientific Investigations worksheet
Unit 1: Energy and Change
Chapter 1 KWL - N1
HW: Complete KW portion of KWL
Week of Sept. 6 to Sept. 10
***** Test on Scientific Method on Friday, Sept 10 ******Notebooks also due Sept 10
Monday Sept. 6th
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday Sept. 7th
Due: L02 Toast and Jelly lab
No journal question
CW: Review L02 graph and complete Sponge Bob experiment ws
HW: complete Sponge Bob ws and L02 graph
Wednesday Sept. 8th
MASS - NO CLASS
Thursday Sept. 9th
Due: L02 and SpongeBob experiment ws
No journal
CW: Complete the L portion of KWL - use complete sentences
Notebook Checklist
Scientific Method Study Guide
HW: Study for the Test and complete arrangement of notebook
Friday Sept. 10th
Due: Notebooks
No journal
CW: TEST
HW: none
Week of Aug 30 to Sept 3
Fri. Sep 3
Due: None
J08
CW: L02 - Scientific Method: Toast and Jelly Lab
HW: Complete Toast and Jelly lab questions
Thurs. Sep. 2
Due: None
J07
CW: Review C03 - 3 Kinds of Variables
C04 - Using Graphs to make predictions
HW: Complete C04
Weds. Sep 1
Mass - No Class
Tues. Aug 31
Due: C02 - Hypothesis Writing
J06
CW: C03 - 3 Kinds of Variables
HW: None
Mon. Aug 30
Due: None
J05
CW: C02 - Hypothesis Writing
HW: Complete C02
Week of August 23 to 27
Fri., Aug. 27
Due: L01 Observation/Inference Lab
J04
CW: C02 - Hypothesis Writing
HW: None
Thurs. Aug 26
Due: Observation/Inference WS (C01)
CW: Review C01
Observation/ Inference Activity (L01)
Hypothesis Writing WS (C02)
HW: Popsicle sticks
Weds. Aug 25
Mass Schedule - No Class
Tuesday, Aug. 24
Due: Observation / Inference worksheet per. 2,3,5,and 6 only
J02: What is Science?
CW: Review Observation/Inference worksheet (C01)
Notebook Setup
Observation/Inference Lab (L01)
HW: Observation /Inference worksheet (per. 1 and 4 only)
Monday, Aug. 23
Due: Signed classroom expectations and safety lab handout
Journal 0.1: What are the 3 branches of Science? Earth, Life and Physical Science
Classwork: KWL - Scientific Method
Observations and Inferences Worksheet
Homework: Period 4 - No homework
Period 5 - complete observation worksheet and return in the afternoon
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Agenda - Friday Aug. 20
Classwork:
Seating Assignments, Lab Seating Assignments, Assign Textbooks, Review Greensheet ‘Behavior Expectations’ and lab safety procedures for student/parent signature, Classroom rules and procedures
Homework:
Parent signature on Behavior Expectations/Lab safety Greensheet due Monday 8/23
Bring in Supplies on Monday
Signed and returned handbooks by Weds. 8/25 for a free dress Thurs. 8/26
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Tuesday, Oct. 19th
HW: Research for science fair and rough draft of hypothesis statement
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Return Quizzes and review
Setup Science Notebooks for Chapter 2
Discuss Research and hypothesis for Science Fair projects
Work on Hypothesis statement in class
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Monday, Oct. 18th
