Tue, 1/6 -- Critical thinking activity. Flex Your Brain activity in class and due as HW tomorrow. Students should share with parents what they learned. HW -- Read experiment on pages 26 and 27 and be able to start planning investigation with your group tomorrow.
Mon, 1/5 -- Exchange Earth Science book for Physical science book and begin chapter 1.
WINTER BREAK
Tue, 12/16 -- Finish 2-D scale model of solar system in 6th period. 6th period due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Progress reports sent home today.
Mon, 12/15 -- 6th period only -- start 2-D scale model of the solar system.
Fri, 12/12 -- Quiz on scientific notation, D=R*T, and Ch. 22.1 vocab.
Thur, 12/11 -- Go over HW and review for quiz tomorrow. Seasons mini-lab in class and turn in graph.
Wed, 12/10 -- More D=R*T and scientific notation problems in class. HW -- Read pages 614-622, writing down bolded vocab terms in your science notebook and then answering both sets of questions #1-3 (6 questions total) on page 622. Quiz on Friday over Chapter 22.1 vocab and questions, scientific notation, and D=R*T problems. Scientist/Inventor "Autobiography" papers handed back today.
Tue, 12/9 -- Watched Folktales play, went over HW, and demos (6th period). No HW.
Mon, 12/8 -- Using ratios we developed a scale model of our solar system. HW started in class -- Scientific notation practice.
Fri, 12/5 -- Scientist/Inventor Quiz. No HW this weekend.
Thur, 12/4 -- Take notes on some scientific notation. HW -- finish writing creative story (based on information about your planet) about visiting your assigned planet.
Wed, 12/3 -- Turn in Scientist/Inventor Autobiography paper and present main scientific contribution to class. Start ratios for solar system model.
Tue, 12/2 -- Work on ratios and D=R*T problems in class. Calculate time it takes light to travel to each planet in our solar system. Finish Autobiography paper tonight to turn in tormorrow.
Mon, 12/1 -- Start looking into the solar system and the study of astronomy. Here is a great solar system website: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/solarsys.htm
Wed, 11/26 -- Research day in library. If specific students have been working diligently during class research days then the due date for their paper has been extended to December 3rd. If they have not been using class time they must work on the paper over Thanksgiving break and it is due on Monday, December 1st.
Tue, 11/25 -- Research day in library.
Mon, 11/24 -- Begin researching for Famous Scientist/Inventor "Autobiography" in the library.
Fri, 11/21 -- Give out Scientists to be researched for Famous Scientist/Inventor "autobiography" paper due December 1st. Procedure/measurement activity due by end of period or on Monday if not finished today.
Thur, 11/20 -- Chapter 9 Test. Handed back papers. No Homework. End of Mr. Anchors solo teaching.
Wed, 11/19 -- Test Review. Homework -- Study Chapter 9 for test. Due, Thursday, 11/20
Tues, 11/18 -- Review questions for Chapter 9 test on Thursday. Homework -- Study Chapter 9 for test. Due, Thursday, 11/20
Mon, 11/17 -- Quiz corrections, finished earthquake models and study questions. Studied earthquakes from around the world and quiz corrections (5th period). Homework -- Read section 9.3 and 9.4 answer study questions on page 261 and 262. Due, Tuesday, 11/18
Fri, 11/14 -- Took section 9.2 quiz. Finished Earthquake models (3rd period). Studied Earthquakes from around the world (6th period). No Homework. Have a good weekend!
Thur, 11/13 -- Section 9.1 quiz. Built Earthquake models (3rd period). Took section 9.2 vocabulary quiz. Finished Earthquake models. Homework -- Study flashcards for section 9.2 quiz (3rd period). Read section 9.3 (6th period). Due, Friday, 11/14.
Wed, 11/12 -- Earthquake quiz review. Create vocabulary flash cards (3th period). Create Earthquake models (6th period). Homework -- Read section 9.2. Draw a picture of the diagram on pages 244 and 245. Lable the diagram correctly (3rd period). Due, Thursday, 11/13. No Homework for 6th period.
Mon, 11/10 -- Read section 9.2 on earthquakes answered study questions (3rd period). Created study flashcards about earthquakes (6th period) Homework -- Draw a picture of the diagram on pages 244 and 245. Label the diagram correctly (6th period only). Due, Wednesday, 11/12. No Homework for 3rd period.
Fri, 11/7 -- Earthquake study questions and focus worksheet. No Homework. Have a good weekend!
Thur, 11/6 -- Created an earthquake vocabulary study tool. No Homework.
Wed, 11/5 -- Reviewed weathering. Introduce earthquakes. Homework -- Read pages 234 - 240. Due, Thur, 11/6
Tues, 11/4 -- Reviewed pages 234 - 240. Recorded vocabulary. Homework -- Answer questions 1-3 and 1-3 on page 155. Due, Wednesday 11/5
Mon, 11/3 -- Weather and Earthquakes beginning. Homework -- Read pages 234 - 240. Due, Tuesday, 11/4
Fri, 10/31 -- Rock Cycle Personal Analysis. Student Portfolio work. No Homework. Have a good weekend!
Thur, 10/30 -- Rock Cycle Test. No Homework.
Wed, 10/29 -- Rock Cycle test review. Homework -- Study for your Rock Cycle test tomorrow.
Tues, 10/28 -- Sedimentary Rock investigation. Homework -- Read pages 108 - 109, Chapter 4 review questions pages 111 - 112.
Mon, 10/27 -- Metamorphic Rock Lab. Homework -- Read pages 101 - 107. Due, Tuesday 10/28
Thur, 10/23 -- Metamorphic rock investigation. No Homework. Have a good weekend!
Wed, 10/22 -- Igneous Rock Lab reflection, Metamorphic rock reading and investigation. Homework -- Answer questions 1 - 3 on page 100. Due, Thursday 10/23
Tues, 10/21 -- Igneous Rock Lab. Homework -- Read pages 97 - 100 for Wednesday, 10/22.
Mon, 10/20 -- Worked on our Igneous Rock Lab sheet to prepare for lab tomorrow. No Homework.
Fri, 10/17 -- Conference Week. Rock Cycle / Igneous Rock quiz (3rd period only). No Homework. Have a good weekend!
Thurs, 10/16 -- Conference Week. Rock Cycle / Igneous Rock quiz review (3rd period only). Took the Rock Cycle / Igneous Rock quiz (6th period only). Homework -- Study for the Rock Cycle / Igneous Rock Quiz (3rd period only).
Wed, 10/15 -- Conference Week. Rock Cycle / Igneous Rock quiz review (6th period only). Homework -- Study for the Rock Cycle / Igneous Rock Quiz.
Tues, 10/14 -- Conference Week. Small group igneous rock investigation (3rd period only). Homework -- Explain why each of the rock samples is extrusive or intrusive. Due, Thursday, 10/16
Mon, 10/13 -- Conference Week. Small group igneous rock investigation (6th period only). Homework -- Explain why each of the rock samples is extrusive or intrusive. Due, Wednesday, 10/15
Fri, 10/10 -- Conference Preparation Art projects. Individual student conferences. No Homework. Have a good weekend!
Thurs, 10/9 -- Went back to the computer lab to finish work on the interactive Rock Cycle website. No Homework.
Wed, 10/8 -- Went to computer lab to work on an interactive Rock Cyle website. Homework -- Complete the exploration, note taking and quizzes on the Rock Cycle website, http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html. Due, Thursday, 10/9
Tues, 10/7 -- Entry task on intrusive and extrusive. Graded Rock Cycle Projects in class. Homework -- Answer questions 1-3 on page 96. Due, Wednesday, 10/8
Mon, 10/6 -- Took Rock Cycle Quiz, watched Mt. St. Helens Video. Homework -- Read pages 90 - 93 and 96 in Textbook. Due, Tuesday, 10/7
Fri, 10/3 -- Finished working on our Rock Cycle Poster Project. Homework -- Study the Rock Cycle foor quiz on Monday and finish Rock Cycle Poster Project. Due, Monday, 10/6
Thur, 10/2 -- Work on a Rock Cycle Poster Project. Homework -- Study the Rock Cycle for quiz on Friday.
Wed, 10/1 -- Worked on fictional Rock Cycle story. Homework -- Finish Rock Cycle story. Due, Thursday, 10/2
Tues, 9/30 -- Created a rock cycle drawing. Talked about grouping of rocks through a video game grouping activity. Homework -- Zoo Grouping worksheet. Due Wednesday, 10/1
Mon, 9/29 -- Took Rock Cycle Pre-Assessment Quiz. Read pages 89-89 and recorded the vocabulary on the vocabulary list. Worked on Rock Cycle Focus sheet. Homework -- Complete the Rock Cycle Focus worksheet if you did not complete it in class. Due Tuesday, 9/30
Fri, 9/26 -- Took Minerals Quiz. Cleaned Science Lab. No Homework! Have a good weekend!
Thur, 9/25 -- Look at salt crystals through a microscope. Turned in lab reports. Homwork -- Study for Mineral quiz on the 5 characteristics of a mineral, 3 ways minerals are formed and be able to label the 6 crystal systems.
Wed, 9/24 -- Reviewed crystal and mineral structure. Homework -- Mineral Pattern worksheet. Due, Thursday, 9/25
Tues, 9/23 -- Listed the 5 characteristics of Minerals, Prepared Saltwater for mineral exploration lab on Wednesday or Thursday. Homework -- Finish drawing the Crystal Systems on page 63. Due, Wednesday, 9/24
Mon, 9/22 -- Mineral entry task, Discussed classroom rules, Ch. 2 quiz corrections. Homework -- Read pages 61-66, write down definitions, use vocabulary in a sentence, answer questions 1-3 on page 66. Due, Tuesday, 9/23
Fri, 9/19 -- Ch. 2 quiz. Bring in signed parent letter and progress report (along with any missing assignments) on Monday.
Thur, 9/18 -- Make notecards for review memory game in class. Use notecards to study for quiz tomorrow.
Wed, 9/17 -- Separating parts of a mixture lab in class. No homework.
Tues, 9/16 -- Made an element square for the class periodic table. Homework -- Read pages 32-37, write down vocabulary on your vocabulary sheet. Answer questions 1-3 on page 37. Due, Wednesday, 9/17
Mon, 9/15 -- Intro to atoms, molecules, and matter (the website we went to is in the "helpful resources" section to the left). Safety contract due as homeowork tomorrow.
Friday, 9/12 -- Measurements Quiz. No Homework.
Thur, 9/11 -- Density lab during class. Quiz tomorrow on measurement vocab/prefixes, measurement instruments, and density.
Wed, 9/10 -- Measurement lab in class. No homework tonight.
Tues, 9/9 -- Collected data from the dice lab. Demonstrated graph creation. Explained the definition and reasons for including a conclusion with a lab experiment. Finished the Chapter 1, Section 4 vocabulary. Homework -- Create a graph that contains the class results of the dice rolling experiment. Include a conclusion with the graph. Due Wednesday, 9/10
Mon, 9/8 -- Collected syllabuses and organized notebooks. Discussed types of measurements and began Chapter 1, Section 4 vocabulary from the book. Homework -- Roll two standard 6-sided dice 100 times and record results on a data chart. Bring the results to class. Due Tuesday, 9/9.
Fri, 9/5 -- Receive Physical Science books, hypothesis writing. Supplies and signed syllabus needed by Monday.
Thur, 9/4 -- Scientific method, procedure writing. No HW due tomorrow.
Wed, 9/3 -- Purpose writing and getting to know class. Supplies needed by Monday: Three-ring notebook, 5 tab dividers, Calculator, and Ruler.