- Turn in reflection papers
- Seas of Life
- Notes
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- Finish watching Lobo video
- Discuss current conservation efforts concerning the wolf
7th science
Today's Agenda:
- Question due today! need help go here
- Variables and hypothesis due tomorrow
- Write Procedure
When you get your question, post it as a comment to this post along with your first name and last initial.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- Finish video and study guide
- Discuss anthropocentrism and the value of conservation
7th science
Today's Agenda:
- Topic Research
- Narrowing down the question
- Identifying variables
- Writing a procedure
Lots of work still to be done before Christmas Break. I would like you all to be in a position to DO your experimentation over the break. That means that you will conduct the experiment and record data, so when we get back from break we can spend the rest of the time finishing up project notebooks, research reports and display boards.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- "The Good, The Bad, and The Grizzly" video (here).
Today you will be watching a video on grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park.
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- Finish watching Hawaii video
- Strangers in Paradise organism sheet
Discuss each organisms adaptations and the survival advantage those adaptations provide.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
8th/6th grade science
Today's Agenda:
- Finish watching Hawaii video
Notes on adaptation and how invasive species affect native populations.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- Hawaii video
As you watch the video, think about these questions:
- What adaptations do each of the organisms, featured in the video, have that allow them to survive and reproduce?
- How are populations of organisms affected by the introduction of new species into the ecosystem?
7th science
Get your folders right away!
Today's Agenda:
Today's Agenda:
Science Fair
- Topic research
Make sure that you have your proposal form filled out. I will come around today and check that you are making progress. Also, while in the library make sure that you are working quietly.
Monday, December 8, 2008
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- 8-1 Adaptations
- Video discussions
- Finish Reading section
- octopus observations
- Hawaii video
After you have the agenda copied down, please do a quickwrite in your notebooks on what is adaptation and give some specific examples of adaptations.
7th science
Today's Agenda:
- Topic Discussion
- Proposal Form
- Topic Research/topic research worksheet
Today we will continue to explore topics. You need to make sure that you have a topic chosen, the proposal form filled out, and begin working on your research. There is a worksheet in your packets that is there to help you organize you resources. Keep this with you and keep it up to date as you are researching your topic. Remember, you need to have at least three DIFFERENT sources of information for your topic research paper.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
8th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- 8-1 Adaptations: Watching a video on how animals adapt to their environment
7th Science
Todays Agenda:
- Narrowing down science fair topic to one
- Fill out science fair proposal
- Explore resources for your topic
Today we are going to begin our exploration of your science fair topic. This process will begin by selecting a topic from your list of possibilities. Make sure that this is something that is interesting to you. Once you have your topic, get the proposal sheet and begin filling it out. Go through each section of the proposal and fill it out the best you can. You will also want to start exploring the resources for your topic. Look up information on the internet, check out books and find magazine or journal articles. Please keep copies of all research that you find and record citing information for your bibliography. If you have questions or problems please ask for help.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Group Presentations for EcoProject
- Group members' evaluations
Today we are presenting our projects. Remember to be a good audience as groups are presenting. Take quality notes of important information and any questions that you may have. At the end of each presentation, there will be time to ask questions of the group. When finished giving the presentation, please take a moment to fill out the group evaluations. Be honest, but not brutal.
Monday, December 1, 2008
6th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Project presentations tomorrow and Wednesday
- Presentation final check
- 8.1 "Identifying Adaptations"
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Working on Presentations in the computer lab
- links for presentations here
Today, we are working on your presentations in the lab. I want you to log in to this site and go through a couple of the sites on presentations. After you have some ideas on what a good presentation should look like, come back to today's post and leave me a comment. Include your name (first name and last initial) and two or three ideas that you got from the pages that you visited.
7th science
Today's agenda:
- Researching project ideas in the library
We will be going over to the library to research ideas for your science fair project. You will first have to log on to this blog. Then go to the Science Buddies link and go through the questionare. Once you have your list of projects, narrow it down to two or three ideas. You will then go back to the blog and leave me a comment. Your comment should include the following information: The titles of your top two or three ideas in ranking order and your name. I'm trying to get you to use this blog more and more for communicating with me, getting homework and assignments, and homework help. This is the future, get used to it.
Monday, November 24, 2008
6th/8th grade science
Today's Agenda:
- Discuss Ecoproject presentations
Today in class we will be going over the expectations for the group presentations. Remember that your group is responsible for TEACHING the other groups about your ecosystem. You have a lot of creative freedom here in how you want to approach this. Each presentation will be a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes. I will encourage you to come up with some kind of activity for the class to do.
Friday, November 21, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Project Work in the Library.
- Bring reading book to class
Projects are due today! At the end of class, hand in: finished group report with all names on the front cover and each group members individual reports. Please get a paperclip from me, so it call all be clipped together.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Project work in the library
Remember, the deadline for the entire project (group report, power point, and individual project) is FRIDAY!!!
Monday, November 17, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Project Work in the library
Wrap up group report, work on power point, and individual projects. All is due by Friday!
Friday, November 14, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Project work in the library
You should be working to finish a rough draft of your group report by the end of class time today. Early next week you will have an opportunity in English class to edit. Groups should also be working on the Power Point and your individual reports. Refer to your project guidelines sheet to get these done.
Six Essential for a Positive Classroom and a Productive Working Environment
- Positive Attitude (Treat others as you want to be treated)
- Trust (information is shared, not hoarded, or used against others)
- Respect (respect for people, property, and yourself)
- Satisfaction (feeling good about challenging yourself and working hard)
- Fairness (treat each other as equals)
- Community (the idea of "WE TOGETHER". Teamwork prevails and inclusion rather than exclusion.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Working in the library on projects.
You should be at a point where you are organizing and writing a rough draft of your group report. Go over the guidlines to help you.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Research in the library
- Begin group report
- Begin individual report
As you finish the research worksheet you should have a very good idea of the various factors that make up your ecosystem. You should also have a good handle on the issues that are affecting your ecosystem and it's populations. You need to start organizing your group reports and getting some things down. Use your guideline sheet to help you with this and brainstorm how you want to put this together.
Monday, November 10, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's agenda:
- Research in the library
Finish the general biome worksheet. Complete the foodweb on the computers. Start the new worksheet.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Begin research for biome
- ecosystem site here
- un: worksheets pw: watershed
- go to ecoscenarios and find your biome for lots of info
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Quick Review
- Take the Test
- EcoProject Introduction
When you are finished taking the test, please hand it in and read quietly until everyone is finished.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Mono Lake Reading
- finish 6.3 "Population Dynamics"
- Review for test tomorrow
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Limiting Factors reading quiz
- Algae and Brine Shrimp investigation
- Mono Lake Analysis
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- 6.1 Milkweed Bug Limited Simulation results
- 6.2 Algae and Brine Shrimp Lab
- Limiting Factors reading
Monday, October 20, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Milkweed Bugs Unlimited discussion review
- Milkweed Bugs Limited activity go Here
- Username: worksheets
- password: watershed
Thursday, October 16, 2008
7th science
Today's Agenda:
- 6.2 "Algae and Brine Shrimp Populations" Activity
- complete the activity and bring sheet Monday
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
6.1 "Reproductive Potential" Activity: Calculate the reproductive potential for milkweed bugs
6.1 "Reproductive Potential" Activity: Calculate the reproductive potential for milkweed bugs
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Midsummative Exam 5- After test, hand it in and read quietly until everyone is finished
- 6-1 "Reproductive Potential" Calculate reproductive potential for milkweed bugs.
- Homework: finish worksheet
Monday, October 13, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Review Energy Use and Consumption in living things
- Review Trophic Levels and 10% rule
- Finish Bead Activity
- Midsummative Exam coming up.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- "Energy in Food" lab wrap-up
- "Energy and Producers" activity
- "Where Does Food Come From?" article
Monday, October 6, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Take Test, Read a book if you finish early
- Complete worksheet, it's due tomorrow
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Review Mono Lake Food Web
- Vocab
- Mono Lake Response Sheet
- Test Prep
- Test tomorrow
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Round table discussion on Mono Lake ecosystem
- Mono Lake Food Web Activity
- Response sheet
- Homework: prepare for test
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Discussion and prep for the video
- Examine Mono Lake
- Discussion questions
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
6th/8th Science
Today's Agenda:
- Go over tests (Retakes will be Thursday)
- Discussion
- Mono Lake video
- Homework: answer Mono Lake Questions
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Finish video and questions
- Discussion
- Review for test
- Read: "Life in a Community"
Remember there will be a test on Monday, so study your notes over the weekend!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's agenda:
- Finish ecosystems discussions from yesterday
- watch "Among the Wild Chimpanzees"
- work on questions
Computer lit video Here
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
8th/7th/6th science
Today's Agenda:
- hand in experiments
- Populations and Ecosystems vocab
- Ecology card sort
Monday, September 15, 2008
6th science
Today's Agenda:
- Design an experiment for paper airplanes
- Conduct experiment at home
- prepare a short presentation of experiment
Thursday, September 11, 2008
7th science
Today's Agenda:
- Science Fair
- Topic Selection---topic selection wizard Here
- Browse topics of interest
- List possibilities
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
6th science
Today's Agenda:
- Hand in homework
- Project Why Presentations
- Research and design a paper airplane and bring it to class tomorrow
8th Science
Today's Agenda:
- Scientific Method
- Spongebob Science Worksheet
- Homework: research and design a paper airplane to bring to class tomorrow
7th science
Today's Agenda:
- Project "Why" Presentations
- Review Scientific Method
- Science Fair: Topic Selection
- Homework: Spongebob Science Worksheet
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
6th/7th/8th Science
Today's Agenda:
- Project "Why?"
- Dice Activity
- Quickwrite in Science notebook: Self-reflection on Nature of science and/or Project "Why"
- Meerkat Observations
Friday, September 5, 2008
6th/7th/8th Science
Today's Agenda:
- Observation/Inference Activities
- Dice activity
- Scientific Method Review
- Homework: Scientific method Worksheet
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Today's Agenda:
- Review notes
- Pop Quiz
- Science Literacy Article And Questions
- "Why" Project
Make sure to review notes from the last few days. The quiz will focus on our discussions of the process of doing science.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
6th science
- Finish What is science discussion
- Powerpoint and notes
- Scientific Literacy article and questions
7th/8th Science
- Finish Power Point and notes
- Science Literacy Article and questions
- "Why" Project
Remember to go over your notes from yesterday to review what we talked about. Think about your specific experiences with "doing" science.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
7th/8th Science
- Review Class Procedures and Materials
- Group Activity Resposibilities
- Group Activity
- Quick Write
Homework: Read Scientific Article: Why You Should Be Scientifically Literate? and be read to discuss article tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
8th science 5-1-08
Force and Motion
- 2-2 "Time Travel"
- Read: "Time: The Infinite Line" p. 1
- Lab sheets 16-17
- Homework: speed practice 18-19
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
8th science 4-30-08
Force and Motion
- 2.1 "Who Got There First?"
- Lab Sheets 13-15
After writing the agenda for today in your planners, think about time and come up with a definition, in your own words. Do not use the word "time" in your definition. Write your definition in your notebooks.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
7th science 4-29-08
Planetary Science
- 5.2 "Crater Simulations"
- Lab sheet due
When you finish writing down the agenda in your planner. Take a moment and write a reflection on the experiment yesterday. Include the crater features that can be measured and how you would best measure them. When finished review terms, definitions, and notes in your notebook.
8th science 4-29-08
Force and Motion
- Midsummative Exam 1
- 2.1 "Who Got There First" (Speed)
- Lab sheets 1 and 2
Monday, April 28, 2008
8th science 4-28-08
Force and Motion
- 1.3 Road Races A & B
- Air Trolley Graphs due
- Road races wksheet due
Friday, April 25, 2008
8th science 4-25-08
Force and Motion
- 1.2 Air Trolley Flights
- finish air trolley lab
- represent data 3 ways
Take the first 5 minutes of class and journal.
6th tech 4-25-08
Water Cycle Webquest
Today I want you to do the water cycle webquest. Post the questions and answers to your blog.
Today I want you to do the water cycle webquest. Post the questions and answers to your blog.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
6th science 4-24-08
Weather Unit
- Midsummative exam
Today you are taking the midsummative exam. When finished, hand in your test and read quietly at your desk.
8th science 4-24-08
Force and Motion
- 1.2 "Air Trolley Graphs"
After you have read the entire post for today and copied the agenda in your planners, take some time to reflect on the lesson from yesterday. If you didn't do a journal entry yesterday, this would be a good time to do that. Otherwise look over your entry. Today you will be flying the air trolleys and collecting data. The lesson will conclude with you representing the data three different ways.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
8th science 4-21-08
Force and Motion Unit
- Card with a coin on it, resting on a cup
If you placed a penny in the middle of an ordinary index card and put them over a regular drinking glass, predict what would happen to the coin if you quickly moved the card? Explain why you think so.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
- Logic Puzzle packet
Today you will be working on another logic puzzle packet. If you finish early, you can work on the problems from yesterday.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
6th/7th/8th science 4-16-08
- Logic Puzzles
Today you will be working on a series of logic puzzles. You must show all work and any drawings that you use to solve the problem. You will have to defend your answers.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
6th science 032808
Weather Unit
- Global Warming Project
Today we are going to be working on a Global Warming Project in the computer lab. This project should last about 1 week. You will need to go to the following site: http://wise.berkeley.edu then register. You will be given a registration name and you pick the password. Your registration code is 2W9JJX. You use this code for registering. Also you will put in period 6.
7th science 032808
Planetary science
- Midsummative exam
When finished with the test, hand it in to me and read from your SSR book. No talking!
8th science 032808
DNA Unit
- Unit Test
Today you will take the test for the DNA Unit. You will be able to use your notes on this test. When finished, hand the test in to me and read quietly at your desk.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
6th science 032708
Weather Unit
- Conducting Condensation Lab
Today we will be doing the lab to find out what is the minimum temp. that we can get dew to form.
8th science 032708
DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project in the library
I know some of you are getting pretty close to being done. Make sure that you do a good job on the last part of the project. Remember you are writing this story for a newpaper. I will be looking for clear explanations, correct spelling and grammar, as well as evidence that you have done the background work and know what you're talking about.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
8th science 032608
DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project
Today is the last day that we will be working on the project in the library. Make sure that you are working hard to get everything finished. I still haven't figured out how you can access your graded work, so you can go back and make corrections. I'll be working on that as well as grading today.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
7th science 032508
Planetary Science Unit
- 3-3 "Timekeeping" review and go over wksheet
- 3-4 "Thinking About Time"
- lab and lab sheet
8th science 032508
DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project
Today we will continue the Simple Inheritance Project in the library. Make sure that everyone in the group is contributing. Have fun!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
8th science 032008
DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Investigation in library
Good job yesterday on the project. I think this is a very cool way for you guys to be learning such a complex concept. Make sure that all group members are contributing and taking turns being at the controls. Keep up the good work.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
8th Science 031908
DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project
Today we will continue to work on the WISE Project "Simple Inheritance". Make sure that you are completely answering each response. Also remember that you have other resources available to you and it would be "wise" to use them as you progress through this project. The object is to learn and have fun while doing so.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
6th science 031808
Weather Unit
- 6-2 "Evaporation and Humidity"
- Review lab from yesterday
- Response sheet
Monday, March 17, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
6th/7th/8th science 031308
Smash Lab "Fluidized Sand" episode
- Please watch the video and write a one page summary of the science involved in this episode.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
6th/7th/8th Science 031208
Smash Lab "Runaway Trailer" episode
- Today you will be watching the Runaway Trailer episode of Smash Lab. Please be quiet and pay attention. While watching the video take notes on the scientific process that they are going through to complete the mission.
6th Science
Weather Unit
- 6-1 "Is there water in the air?"
- finish planning
- conduct investigation
- report findings
Monday, March 10, 2008
6th science 031008
Weather Unit
- 6-1 "Is Water Really There?
- Plan an investigation
- Conduct investigation
Friday, March 7, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
6th science 030508
Weather Unit
- Midsummative exam 5
After finishing exam, make sure and read through all responses to make sure you have everything. Hand in the exam and read quietly at your desk.
8th science 030708
DNA Unit
- Pop Quiz
- Discussion and notes: "how cells release and use energy"
- Read: "How Do Cells Grow and Reproduce?"
- Answer questions on p. 12.
Pop Quiz Questions:
1. List the levels of organization within living things, starting with the most basic.
2. What are the main structures that make a plant cell different than an animal cell? Make a T-chart to answer the question.
3. How is a cell like a city or factory? Use analogies from a city or factory to illustrate the functions of cell organelles.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
7th science 030408
Planetary Science
- Review results of round Earth/flat Earth lab
- Multimedia
- "Age of Discovery" video
8th science 030408
DNA Unit
- Review and discussion: How Plant cells differ from animal cells; T-chart
- Read: "How do cells carry out life processes?"
- discussion and notes
Questions to be answered:
- What's the difference between passive and active transport?
- How do plants and animals meet their energy needs differently?
- How do respiration and fermentation differ?
Monday, March 3, 2008
7th science 030308
planetary science
- 2-1 "Sailing Ships" lab
- lab sheet 7
- Round Earth/Flat Earth Response sheet 9
8th science 030308
DNA Unit
- Finish notes on "What's Inside a Cell?"
- "How Do Cells Carry Out Life Processess?"
-Questions:
- What's the difference between passive and active transport?
- How do animals and plants meet their energy needs differently?
- How do repiration and fermentation differ?
Thursday, February 28, 2008
6th/7th/8th science 022808
- Worksheet packets
Make sure you have your SSR books today. Today you need to complete the worksheet packet, hand it in and read.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
8th science 022708
DNA Unit
- Reading "What's Inside a Cell?" (p. 4-7)
- Notes and Discussion Questions
Questions:
- What chemical compounds make up a cell?
- What does it mean when we say a cell is specialized?
- What are the main structures that make a plant cell different from an animal cell?
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
8th science 022608
DNA Unit
- Reading:
- "What are Cells?" p. 2-3
- "What's Inside a Cell?" p. 4-7
- "How Do Cells Carry Out Life Processes?" p. 8-11
- "How Do Cells Grow and Reproduce?" p. 12-14
Answer follow up questions.
- How did the discovery of cells depend on technology?
- What's the smallest unit that makes up all living things?
- What are the levels of organization within multicellular organisms?
- What chemical compounds make up cells?
- What does it mean when we say a cell is specialized?
- What are the main structures that make a plant cell different from an animal cell?
- What is the difference between passive and active transport?
- How do animals and plants meet their energy needs differently?
- How do respiration and fermentation differ?
- How does the pairing of nitrogen bases allow DNA to be copied exactly?
- What role does mitosis play in the cell cycle?
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
7th science 012008
Planetary Science
- Look over school maps and hand in
- 1-2 "Neighborhood and Community"
- Birds eye view paper
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
8th science 021908
DNA Unit
- Read: "What are Cells?" (p.2-3), "What's Inside a Cell?" (p.4-7)
- Answer questions for homework
Monday, February 18, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6th/7th/8th grade science 021208
Smash Lab Video "Train Crash" episode
- Today you will be watching "Train Crash" from the Smash Lab series. While watching, please take notes and your homework is to write a one-page summary on the program. Your summaries should include the problems being tested, the method of testing and their conclusions. These will be due on Thursday.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
6th Grade 020808
Weather Unit
- Video in the library
Today you will be watching videos in the library. Each of you will watch the video on your own computer. To access the video, go to the k:/ drive, open the tat2 folder, open the science videos folder, then open the 6th grade videos folder. The video is called "The Basics of Physics: Exploring Heat. You will have a packet of worksheets to complete while watching.
7th grade 020808
Nature of Science
- Videos in the library
Today you will be watching videos in the library. Each of you will watch the video on your own computer. To access the video, go to the k:/ drive, open the tat2 folder, open the science videos folder, then open the 7th grade videos folder. The video is called "How Scientists Work." You will have a packet of worksheets to complete while watching.
8th science 020808
DNA Unit
- Videos in the library
Today you will be watching two videos in the library; each of you will be watching on individual computers. To access the videos go to the k:/ drive and open the "tat2" folder, then open the science videos folder, and finally open the 8th grade folder. The two videos you will be watching are in there. While watching, fill out the video quiz and hand it in at the end of the class period.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
6th/7th/8th science
Dirty Jobs "Cave Biologist" episode
- Watch this episode of Dirty Jobs and take notes
- 8th/7th grade Write a one page summary of the program. Notes and summaries will be handed in together on Monday.
- 6th grade hand in notes after class
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
7th science 020608
Science Fair
- last day to work on projects
- finishing touches on boards and notebooks
- read in SSR books when finished
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
8/7/6th science
Smash Lab video
- Hurricane Proof House episode
- Homework: Write a one page reflection on the Smash Lab episode you will watch today. Your reflections must include paragraphs on the problem being tested, their method of testing, and their conclusion. Please do not hand in your notes on the video, I will not accept them.
6th science 013108
Weather Unit
- Review Chapter 4 notes (radiation and conduction)
- mid-summative exam 4
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
6th/7th/8th science 012108
Crash Lab "Crash Absorbing Concrete"
- You will be watching an episode of Crash Lab today. As you watch the video take notes because the assignment is to write a one page summary; discussing the problem they are trying to solve, their method and their results. Papers due tuesday.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
6th science 011608
Weather Unit
- Weather Observations
- 4.1 Heating the Earth Lab and graph
- Read: "Thermometer"
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
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Earth Science
- 8.2 "One Rock To Another"
- finish lab
- discussion
- Crystal Questions wksheet
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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- Planet Earth "Into The Wilderness" Episode
Today you are going to be watching "Into the Wilderness". Your homework (DUE MONDAY!)is to write a one page reflection on the movie with an emphasis on the importance of wilderness areas and the wise use of land and resources. Please cite specific examples from the movie to help you make your point.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
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- Planet Earth Video "Saving Species"
Today you will be watching the "Saving Species" episode from the Planet Earth Series. You will be taking notes and hand those notes in at the end of class.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
8th/7th/6th Science
Mythbusters "Holiday Special" episode
Today you will be watching another episode of Mythbusters. Remember I want you to take notes on the problems being investigated, the method of testing and their conclusions. This is not a free day off. Take good careful notes and hand them in at the end of class.
Today you will be watching another episode of Mythbusters. Remember I want you to take notes on the problems being investigated, the method of testing and their conclusions. This is not a free day off. Take good careful notes and hand them in at the end of class.
Monday, January 7, 2008
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Weather Unit
- 3.2 Sun/Earth System cont.
- Weather Observations
- Daylight worksheets
- video
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Earth Science
- 8.2 Salol Crystals
- Reading: "Crystals, Minerals, and Rocks" p.89
- lab setup
Friday, January 4, 2008
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Today you will be watching another episode of Mythbusters. Remember I want you to take notes on the problems being investigated, the method of testing and their conclusions. This is not a free day off. Take good careful notes and hand them in at the end of class.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
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Weather Unit
- Weather Observations
- Finish daylight worksheet
- Seasons/day/night simulation
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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Earth Science
- 8.1 "One Rock To Another"
- Review and complete lab
- Read "Wrightwood Marble" in resource books
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