Weekly Reminders - 1/29/12

1/30 - School Speech Contest.  Parents invited.  9:00AM
1/31 - School Science Fair - Parents invited.   9:00AM
2/1 - 12:00 Dismissal.  Parents-Teachers Meeting from 2-7PM.

2/6 - NHD due

8th Science - 1/29/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1gmiFsBJqLaGIMxGmltnHZbwsuCIj6Qpa20TCoCq95D8
Homework:
1/30 - Chapter 20 Vocabulary words in notebook.
2/23 - Research the space shuttle Challenger, which exploded 75 seconds after its launch on Jan. 28, 1986.  2 pages typed.  DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.  12 font, double space, 1 inch margins on all 4 sides.

7th Science - 1/29/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1J911wzwQ6Kl8594HhSJrDUL4W1_i062ymR-7WTNudJk
Homework:
1/30 - Chapter 15 vocabulary words in notebook.
2/2 - Text. p. 428.  On LL-Using Math.  Write out problem and show work.
2/3 - Chapter 15 vocabulary test.

6th Science - 1/29/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1MKsXuOr09b4W9jmpV6gFl9AfKqe1yHriBB5_CRjz3uY

Homework:
1/30 - Workbook p. 311.  On LL - Questions and answers.
2/3 - Workbook p. 327-328 - Questions and answers in notebook.

5th Science - 1/29/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1k9dY41NydiEyseQSEZIMZZAQM1jXN_MIGxie1So6Pos

Homework:
1/30 - Find a weather map in a newspaper that shows the weather across the United States.
2/2 - Workbook p. 263-263. Questions & Answers in notebook.

6th Social Studies - 1/29/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1TwdGTo68vcBCEb8pc_xJ4pKpjx6YFVuRqTJlkVFJ3mQ

Homework:
1/30 - Questions will be given in class.
2/2 -Textbook p. 184, 1-10. In notebook, questions and answers.

5th Social Studies - 1/29/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1MzDuvKr4MGjloH6UY3A10YAeQiS2I-UoO79HzX0xHwc

Homework:
1/30 - In NB. p. 668, 1-6 - Thinking about vocabulary.  Questions and Answers. 
2/2 - Choose one of the country in South America and write a report about the land and people there. 1-2 pages.  Can be typed or handwritten.  Penmanship must be legible.

Weekly Reminders - 1/23/12

 2/6 -  Grades 5 & 6.  Completed NHD projects are due.  All projects must completed and ready for presentation.  All information can be found on the NHD website.

8th Science - 1/23/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1yGghRAv06mhlPO669n8IHrfgoKP81_PagI3oq1gFErg
Homework:
1/24 - Define: induction,  electricity, magnetism, radioactivity, friction, and conduction in NB
1/25 -  Describe methods of heat transfer and explain why some materials are better conductors of heat. LL.
1/27 - Explain how electric currents and magnets are related. LL

7th Science - 1/23/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1CEqvheiQwrP77Jkj64-Sp_mQR4VYXnuSQolRvNFTch4

Homework:
1/24 - On LL - List factors that influence changes in population.  1 or more pages
1/25 - On LL - Describe and ecosystem and give examples.
1/26 - On LL - Compare producers, consumers, and decomposers.  Give examples.

6th Science - 1/23/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1tyflVi1lnnsPByTqRQgsAmDCRA-nvh7vmilMFQ47fRk

1/24 - Define the following:  work, power, force, friction, energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, gravity. in NB

1/26 - On LL - Describe change of motion as a result of net force.

5th Science - 1/23/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1U9kmhAvNUyuwy_Sok9kSanDiodpscAjRJ4VTxMKJ4tw

Homework:
1/24 - Define the following in notebook: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, humidity, weather, and climate.

1/26 - On LL - Describe one type of hazardous storm and explain how early warning systems may be helpful. 2 or more paragraphs

6th Social Studies - 1/23/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1KPqeXPCsHGu8OsMA8BN91MMtxavajqkQX31Ytgm9WsY

1/25 - On LL - Textbook p. 155, # 1-5. Questions and Answers.
1/27 - On LL - Textbook p. 167, # 1-3.  Questions and Answers.

5th Social Studies - 1/23/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1DTpJREg4SCvGSTel8CcpvUR4MOJTpJpjgULwt1BgPno

Homework:
1/24 - On LL -  Write out questions.  Use the internet or textbook for help.

1.	What are some common themes found in the flags of Latin American countries?
2.	Name three types of information that can be expressed about a country through its flag.  Give an example of each.
3.	What are some reasons that flags may change during a country's history? Why do you think this is important? 1/27 - Design and draw flag for OLQM.  Use the information given in class.

How to set up your Science Fair Board or Power-Point

Students must use the Scientific Methods:

Purpose:  (Must be in the form of a questions)

Hypothesis: (Prediction of outcome/result)

Materials:  (Materials needed for experiment)

Procedure: (Steps that must be followed)

Data/Application: (pictures, charts, research, how it applies to our lives)

Result:  (Result of the experiment)

Conclusion: (Summary of experiment/project.  States whether hypothesis was supported or not supported).

Weekly Reminders - 1/16/12

ANOTHER REMINDER THAT SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE DUE THIS WEEK!  
Project topics were approved in November.  Students were told in November and December that projects were due the first week of January. (see blog).  
 

Weekly Vocabulary words for Mid-Year Exam - 1/16//12

1.  Power - The rate at which energy is supplied.
2.  Kinetic energy - Energy stored in the motion of a mechanical system--e.g. by a rolling car, or a turning flywheel.
3.  Energy - Ability to perform work, i.e. to advance against resistance, for instance lift a body against gravity, or drag it against friction.
4.  Weight - The force exerted on mass by gravity.
5.  Velocity - Rate of position change.  Or the rate and direction of the change in the position of an object.
6.   Conductor- A material through which heat passes easily 

7.  Insulator- A material through which heat does not pass easily.  

8.  Conduction- The transfer of energy through matter (solids) by the direct contact of  the particles.  

9. Convection- The transfer of energy in a fluid by the movement of the heated particles.  

10.    Radiation- The transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves.

 

8th Science - 1/16/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1h6Pw6eHtxSWCzdRuzDAvbHpW9WraQSM26VE8h-Mi4s0

Homework:
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE!
1/18 - Textbook p. 94.  Questions 1-5 q&a in NB; Write out the questions and answer in complete sentences.  LL

7th Science - 1/16/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1IN63f0M9_WHeLXYbIBwzBw9DSFmV47xVzsz5geqgJ50

Homework:
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE THIS WEEK!
1/20 - Research which drugs to treat human disorders and diseases are made from marine organisms. 2 pages typed,

6th Science - 1/16/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1WjhkDqNNO_84Cr5QgoKxmkGFZqa_tZ5bm7Fq-eB26JE

Homework:
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE THIS WEEK!
1/18/12 - Textbook p. F 17.  Inquiry Skill Builder on How Can You Find Speed?  You must use graph paper to complete assignment.  Follow and answer the questions in procedure and drawing conclusion on graph paper.

5th Science - 1/16/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1q0lNNXTKP-hBL4EgaArBzsLNfdFXyciNM_N4ZinYG7g

Homework:

SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE THIS WEEK!

1/18 - Workbook p. 245 - Questions & Answers in notebook

6th Social Studies - 1/16/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1l-n8Ao3LnJ1xPdDb0nnbVK-6TZGhcOIoNl-8kduRVQs

Homework:
1/18 - Textbook p. 173 -1-4 - Questions and Answers in notebook
1/20 - Choose 1 of the five refinements of Confucius and design a poster that illustrates that refinement.  Use colorful construction paper. 

5th Social Studies - 1/16/12

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1S7t5lxxtXdCkD1h00rZsyodXg1Xo7TL3nFa8GdL_Awc

Homework:
1/18 - List the provinces and territories of Canada in notebook.
1/20 - Research the province of Quebec and the recent vote to remain a part of Canada.  Also why some people think it should be an independent country.  Discuss the pros and cons of the issue.  2 pages, typed, 12 font, double spaced, 1 inch margins on all 4 sides of the paper.  Must be in black ink.  Oral presentation.  

Week of 1/9/12

- Students need to bring in their Science Fair projects. (see note from 1/4/12).

- 1/10/12 - Mid-Term in Science and Religion.  (See Monthly Calendar that was sent home on 1/4)
All Unit 1 and Unit 11 exams, including home-works, quizzes, and class-works, were sent home on 1/4/12.  Students also have all the notes in their NB. 

- Lesson Plan for students in grades 5-8.

Students will be reviewing for Mid-Term this entire week.

- There will be no vocabulary words for this week.   However, students will have a Mid-Year vocabulary test the following week based on words from September to December. 

- REMINDER: It is very important that students bring in their Science Projects.  Week of 1/9/12- 1/20/12.  Students will be graded on: Homework, Project, Participation, and Test.  (4 grades). Students SHOULD NOT wait for the last 2 days to bring in their projects.    In December, students were told that projects were due this week.

1/13/12 (Friday) - 12:00 Dismissal.  There is After-School.

8TH GRADE HOMEWORK - 1/4/12

1/5/12 - Big 8 Review - p. 212: # 2 - A & B in notebook
1/6/12 - p. 187 # 1-10 Q & A in NB

7TH HOMEWORK - 1/4/12

1/5/12 - Draw and label parts of the skin in NB.  p. 209 textbook
1/6/12 - Textbook p. 488, Checking Concept # 6 - 15 - Q & A in NB

6th HOMEWORK - 1/4/12

__1/5/12 - SCIENCE - Workbook p. 95 1-8 and #11 in notebook. Questions and Answers

1/6/12 - SOCIAL STUDIES - Textbook p. 182 (Ancient China) - 1-10- Questions & Answers in NB

5TH HOMEWORK 1/4/12

1/6/12 - SCIENCE - Workbook p. 196 - Questions and Answers in notebook

1/5/12 - SOCIAL STUDIES - p. 436 - Thinking About Vocabulary 1-10 Questions and Answers in notebook

Science Fair Projects

This year's theme is Life Science
Week of 1/9/11 - 1/20/11 - Grades 5-8- Science Fair Projects due.
Students are reminded not to wait for last minute to do their projects.  Time is limited.  Students who wait for the last day may not be able to complete their experiment.  Project ideas were given in for approval the first 2 weeks of December. Therefore, students who gave in their project ideas, already know what they need to have done.

Study Outline for grades 5,6,7,8- Unit 1 and Unit 2

SCIENCE: Grades 5-8 should review notes in notebook for Unit 1 and Unit 2

5th Grade - Chapter 9 - Astronomy: Earth and Its Neighbors; Solar System
                   Chapter 10 - Solar System
                   Chapter 11 - Weather Patterns and Climate.

6th Grade - Chapter 1 - Classifying Living Things; The Plant Kingdom
                   Chapter 2 - Ecosystems: Lesson 6-Ecosystems and Interactions
                   Chapter 7 - The Restless Earth
                   Chapter 8 - How Earth Changes Over Time

7th Grade - Chapter 15 - Cell Processes
                   Chapter 16 - Cell Reproduction
                   Chapter 17 - Heredity
                   Chapter 18 - Bones, Muscles, and Skin
                   Chapter 19 - Nutrients and Digestion

8th Grade - Chapter 1 - The Nature of Science
                   Chapter 4 - Chemical Bonds
                   Chapter 5 - Chemical Reactions
                   Chapter 6 - Motion
                   Chapter 7 - Force and Newton's Laws

SOCIAL-STUDIES: Student should review notes in notebook for Unit 1 and Unit 2

5th Grade - Chapter 1- Lesson 3: Our Country's History 
                   Chapter 2 - Geography of the United States
                   Chapter 3 - Early Peoples of the Western Hemisphere
                   Chapter 4 -  Native Americans of North America
                   Chapter 14 -  Lesson 2: Jefferson Plans for Growth; Lesson 3: The War of 1812
                   Chapter 15 - A Changing Country

6th Grade - Chapter 1 - Regions of the World
                   Chapter 3 - Early Cultures
                   Chapter 4 - Ancient Egypt
                   Chapter 5 - Ancient Mesopotamia
                   Chapter 6 - Ancient India