Hello and welcome to schoolnotes! I am Carrie Bornes and this year I am teaching on the Falcon team with Ms. Hermida, Ms. Baize, and Ms. Sharpe. I will be posting daily assignments for science.
I have a CD that can be checked out by students but MUST be returned. If you have a CD burner at home and would like to burn yourself a copy of the textbook CD, please let me know and I will send it home with your child.
Conferences with parents will be scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call the guidance office to schedule an appointment (577-1339).
Monday, August 25
Classwork: Today we read over the science syllabus.
Homework: Get science syllabus signed by parent.
Tuesday, August 26
Classwork: Science Safety Rules were read and contract signed. Emergency exits were located.
Homework: Study the Science Safety Rules
Wednesday, August 27
Classwork: 10:30-11:00 is the Fundraiser Kick-off Assembly. Look for packets of information coming home with students. Students participated in the "Getting To Know Our Science Classroom" activity.
Homework: Get science syllabus signed and study the Science Safety Rules!
Thursday, August 28
Classwork: We began our inquiry unit by learning the scientific method when performing an experiment using popcorn. Students received a study guide containing the steps of the scientific method and vocabulary words.
Homework: Study the Science Safety Rules!
Friday, August 29
Classwork: Students took a quiz on the safety lab rules. The quiz was read aloud to all students and extended time was given to any student who needed it. Then students completed a pre-assessment for our unit on the lithosphere. Early finishers could study the Scientific Method and vocabulary words.
Homework: Study scientific method process and vocabulary words
Have a wonderful weekend! No school on Monday!
Tuesday, September 2
Classwork: We started objective 3.04. Students conducted the lab Diamond Dilemma.
Homework: Study scientific method process and vocabulary words
Wednesday, September 3
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Analyzing Diamond Data.
Homework: Complete the Mineral Properties lab and study scientific method process and vocabulary words
Thursday, September 4
Classwork: We discussed homework answers. Students completed the three level reading worksheet. Lab Mineral Identification was explained for tomorrow.
Homework: Study scientific method process and vocabulary words
Friday, September 5
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Mineral Identification.
Homework: None
Monday, September 8
Classwork: Students conducted the lab The Minerals in Rocks.
Homework: Study scientific method process and vocabulary words
Tuesday, September 9
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Every Rock Tells a Story.
Homework: Complete Rock Formation lab (both sides of worksheet - not Analysis Questions)
Wednesday, September 10
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Identifying Rock Types.
Homework: Study scientific method process and vocabulary words
Thursday, September 11
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Modeling Rock Layers.
Homework: Scientific Method worksheet
Friday, September 12
Classwork: Students took a quiz on the Scientific Method. The quiz was read aloud to all students and extended time was given to any student who needed it. We started objective 3.05. Students conducted the lab Observing Soil.
Homework: None
Monday, September 15
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Soil Columns.
Homework: Complete Lab 5 - Soil Composition
Tuesday, September 16
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Describing Soil Scientifically.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Wednesday, September 17
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Mapping Soils.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, September 18
Classwork: Students finished the lab Mapping Soils. Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, September 19
Classwork: Students conducted the lab The Dust Bowl. Students read pages A-122 through A-129 in the textbook.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, September 22
Teacher Workday!
Tuesday, September 23
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Nutrients in Soil. Students were given Rocks & Minerals vocabulary words and definitions to study for homework.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Wednesday, September 24
Classwork: Students finished Part B from lab 9.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, September 25
Early Release!
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Garden Action.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, September 26
Classwork: Students were assessed on objectives 3.04, 3.05 & 3.06. Then they watched a video on rocks and soil.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, September 29
Classwork: We began the Shaping the Land unit by conducting the lab Cutting Canyons & Building Deltas. Students already have the vocabulary words & definitions for erosion & deposition (on the back of rocks and minerals vocab).
Homework: Complete lab 29 - Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition.
Tuesday, September 30
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Challenges of the Mississippi Delta.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Wednesday, October 1
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Resistance to Erosion.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, October 2
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Investigating a Cliff Model.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, October 3
Early Release!
Classwork: Students answered questions while watching a video on erosion.
Homework: Study worksheets and vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, October 6
Classwork: We began the Plate Tectonics unit by conducting the lab Storing Waste.
Homework: Complete the lab Earth Processes & Boomtown's Coast.
Tuesday, October 7
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Volcanic Landforms.
Homework: Study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Wednesday, October 8
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Earth Time.
Homework: Study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, October 9
Classwork: Students conducted the lab The Continental Puzzle.
Homework: Complete the lab Beneath the Earth's Surface.
Friday, October 10
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Continental Drift.
Homework: Study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, October 13
Classwork: Students watched a video on tectonic plates and Earth's crust. Then students completed the Puzzle of Continental Drift.
Homework: Finish the Puzzle of Continental Drift and study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Tuesday, October 14
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Measuring Earthquakes.
Homework: Study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Wednesday, October 15
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Mapping Plates.
Homework: Complete lab 45 Understanding Plate Boundaries and study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, October 16
Early Release!
Classwork: Students participated in a review for tomorrow's test. A study guide was handed out that has answers to the test. The entire test was read aloud along with the answers.
Homework: Study worksheets and plate tectonics vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, October 17
Classwork: Students completed the 1st quarter assessment.
Homework: None
Monday, October 20
Classwork: Students completed the Blue Diamond assessment. The 1st quarter pre-assessment and post-assessment were handed back so students could see how much knowledge they gained during our lithosphere unit.
Homework: Complete the worksheet Volcanic Art & Rock Riddles
Tuesday, October 21
Classwork: Students started the Earth packet.
Homework: Work on the Earth packet (due Friday).
Wednesday, October 22
Classwork: Students continued to work on their Earth packet.
Homework: Work on the Earth packet (due Friday).
Thursday, October 23
Classwork: The 2nd quarter pre-assessment on energy was completed. Students received a colored worksheet explaining Exploratory Time. Students continued to work on their Earth packet.
Homework: Work on the Earth packet (due tomorrow).
Friday, October 24
Classwork: Earth packets were collected. Students answered 3 questions while watching a video on energy. Then we read pages B9-B14 in the textbook and students answered 3 questions about the reading.
Homework: None
Monday, October 27
Teacher Workday!
Tuesday, October 28
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Build a House of Cards.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Wednesday, October 29
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Drive a Nail.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, October 30
Classwork: Students conducted the lab The Ice Melting Race.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, October 31 - End of Quarter!
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Refrigerators, Iceboxes, & Heat Transfer. Then students answered questions about an energy video.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, November 3
Teacher Workday!
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Mixing Hot & Cold Water.
Homework: Complete the worksheet What Is Energy (front & back)? Study energy vocabulary words/definitions and energy worksheets (Forms of Energy & Energy Transformations).
Tuesday, November 4
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Mixing Hot & Cold Water.
Homework: Complete the worksheet What Is Energy (front & back)? Study energy vocabulary words/definitions and energy worksheets (Forms of Energy & Energy Transformations).
Wednesday, November 5
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Measuring the Amount of Heat Energy Used to Melt Ice.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, November 6
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Getting Food: Comparing Energy Used with Energy Received.
Homework: Complete the worksheet Forms of Energy (front & back). Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, November 7
Classwork: Students began light labs. The packet needs to be brought back to class everyday.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, November 10
Classwork: Students continued to complete light labs. The packet needs to be brought back to class everyday.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Tuesday, November 11
Holiday!
Wednesday, November 12
Classwork: Students continued to complete light labs. The packet needs to be brought back to class everyday.
Homework: Complete Forms of Energy II worksheet. Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Thursday, November 13
Classwork: Students continued to complete light labs. The packet needs to be brought back to class everyday.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Friday, November 14
Classwork: Students continued to complete light labs. The packet needs to be brought back to class everyday.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Monday, November 17
Classwork: Students took an energy vocabulary quiz and then finished light labs. The light lab packet was collected today.
Homework: Study energy vocabulary words/definitions.
Tuesday, November 18
Classwork: Students started an Energy Webquest in the media center. Students can go to the following website to find their information.
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/techtrac/plus/muckinhoupt/
Homework: Complete the Energy Webquest
Wednesday, November 19
Classwork: Students finished an Energy Webquest in the media center. Students can go to the following website to find their information.
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/techtrac/plus/muckinhoupt/
Homework: Complete the Energy Webquest
Thursday, November 20
Classwork: Students read pages from the textbook and completed 2 worksheets.
Homework: Study the 2 worksheets
Friday, November 21
Classwork: Today we began our unit on sound. Students were given sound notes and conducted sound labs.
Homework: Study sound notes
Monday, November 24
Classwork: Students continued conducting sound labs.
Homework: Study sound notes
Tuesday, November 25
Classwork: Students finished conducting sound labs.
Homework: Complete the worksheet "Label the Eye Diagram" and study sound notes
Wednesday, November 26
Holiday!
Thursday, November 27
Holiday!
Friday, November 28
Holiday!
Monday, December 1
Classwork: We read information about waves in our textbooks. Then students completed the worksheet "What is in a Wave?"
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, and vocabulary words
Tuesday, December 2
Classwork: Students watched a video on sound and completed a worksheet. The students used the textbook to "Label the Ear Anatomy Diagram."
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, and vocabulary words
Wednesday, December 3
Classwork: Students watched a video on waves and completed a worksheet. Students started the energy crossword puzzle.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, and vocabulary words
Thursday, December 4
Classwork: Class was shortened so our team could enjoy the play Once Upon Camelot. Students continued the energy crossword puzzle.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, and vocabulary words
Friday, December 5
Early Release
Classwork: Students were given their science interims and then they finished the energy crossword puzzle and we went over the answers.
Homework: Get science interims signed by a parent and return on Monday
Monday, December 8
Classwork: We began our unit on heat by starting the heat labs. Heat packets should be kept in their binders so they have them for class.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, and vocabulary words
Tuesday, December 9
Classwork: Students continued to conduct heat labs.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, and vocabulary words
Wednesday, December 10
Classwork: Students were given the 2nd Quarter Unit Study Guide. Students continued to conduct heat labs.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, vocabulary words & study guide
Thursday, December 11
Classwork: Students continued to conduct heat labs.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, vocabulary words & study guide
Friday, December 12
Classwork: Students had a opportunity to complete any unfinished labs and then I collected the heat lab packets. Students watched a heat video.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, vocabulary words & study guide
Monday, December 15
Classwork: Students were taken to the media center for the book fair. Students had the opportunity to study the study guide for the remainder of class.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, vocabulary words & study guide. Bring in packaged food/drink items for the Winter Party.
Tuesday, December 16
Classwork: We participated in a review for the energy test. All test questions and their answers were read aloud.
Homework: Study notes, worksheets, vocabulary words & study guide. Bring in packaged food/drink items for the Winter Party.
Wednesday, December 17
Classwork: Students took the energy test.
Homework: Bring in packaged food/drink items for the Winter Party.
Thursday, December 18
Classwork: We watched the movie Polar Express and completed activities that reinforced the main ideas of the movie.
Homework: Bring in packaged food/drink items for the Winter Party.
Friday, December 19
12:45 - 2:15 Winter Party
Classwork: Students read a poem and sang a song about the Northern Lights. Then they used water color to paint the Northern Lights.
Homework: None
Have a wonderful break and get some needed rest!
Monday, January 5
Classwork: Students took the 3rd quarter pre-assessment and the 2nd quarter Blue Diamond assessemnt.
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 6
Classwork: We began the ecolgy unit by reading The Miracle Fish? in the SALI books.
Homework: None
Wednesday, January 7
Classwork: Students started the Introduced Species group project.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, January 8
Classwork: Students were given notes on parts of a microscope and will be quizzed on the information before allowed to use microscopes. Students conducted Classifying Animals.
Homework: Study microscope notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Friday, January 9
Classwork: Students conducted People, Birds, and Bats.
Homework: Complete the worksheet Microscope Labeling and Mathing Activity (front & back); study microscope notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Monday, January 12
Classwork: Students conducted Ups and Downs.
Homework: Study microscope notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Tuesday, January 13
Classwork: Students were given a study guide that they completed as they read Chapter 1, Section 1 on pages D9-D13 in the textbook.
Homework: Complete the worksheet Microscope Criss-Cross Puzzle; study microscope notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Wednesday, January 14
Classwork: Students were given a study guide that they completed as they read Chapter 1, Section 2 on pages D16-D20 in the textbook.
Homework: Study microscope notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Thursday, January 15
Classwork: Students took the microscope quiz. Students had time to complete the study guides and vocabulary worksheet.
Homework: Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Friday, January 16
Classwork: Students took the mock writing test. Then they watched a movie about food webs.
Homework: Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Monday, January 19
Holiday!
Tuesday, January 20
Classwork: Students reviewed for the kingdoms and classification quiz. Groups had time to work on their projects.
Homework: Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Wednesday, January 21
Classwork: Students took the kingdoms and classification quiz.
Homework: Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Thursday, January 22
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Coughing Up Clues.
Homework: Complete the Plant Kingdom worksheet; Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Friday, January 23 - End of Quarter!
Classwork: Students finished the lab Coughing Up Clues by assembling the bones into skeletons.
Homework: Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Monday, January 26
Workday!
Tuesday, January 27
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Eating for Energy.
Homework: Study notes, ecology vocabulary words, and research your introduced species
Wednesday, January 28
Classwork: Students conducted the lab Observing Organisms.
Homework: None
Thursday, January 29
Classwork: Students read Chapter 1 Sections 3 and 4 in the textbook.
Homework: Complete the worksheet The Protist Kingdom; Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, January 30 - Report Cards!
Classwork: Students watched a video on Seas of Grass.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Monday, February 2
Classwork: Students read Chapter 2, Sections 1 & 2 and started the Populations Dynamics study guide.
Homework: Complete the worksheet Kingdom Monera; Study notes and vocabulary words
Tuesday, February 3
Classwork: Students watched a video on The Northern Forests.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Wednesday, February 4
Classwork: Students who returned signed permission slips watched the movie Pride in the auditorium. Then we celebrated Ms. Hermida's birthday!
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, February 5
Classwork: Students watched a video on Freshwater.
Homework: Complete the fill in the blank worksheet Six Kingdoms; Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, February 6
Classwork: Students learned about mutualism and the parts of a flower.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Monday, February 9
Classwork: Students completed the Parts of a Flower and Flower Pie worksheet.
Homework: Complete the fill in the blank worksheet Animal Kingdom; study parts of a flower, notes and vocabulary words
Tuesday, February 10
Classwork: Students watched a video on the tundra biome in Alaska. Then students had a chance to study the parts of a flower.
Homework: Study parts of a flower, notes and vocabulary words
Wednesday, February 11
Classwork: Students took the parts of the flower and pollination quiz. Then students watched a video on the tundra biome in Canada and finished the Venn Diagram.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, February 12 - Early Release!
Classwork: The third quarter ecosystem project was introduced and directions were given.
Homework: Complete the fill in the blank worksheet Plant Kingdom; study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, February 13
Classwork: Students started their project research in the computer lab. Go to the following website for webquest project information. http://www.beverlyschools.org/schools/exploringecosystems/index.html
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Monday, February 16
Teacher Workday!
Tuesday, February 17
Classwork: Students finished their project research in the computer lab. Go to the following website for webquest project information. http://www.beverlyschools.org/schools/exploringecosystems/index.html
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Wednesday, February 18
Classwork: Groups will plan a vistor's brochure for the ecosystem they researched.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, February 19
Classwork: Students will watch a video about Taiga. Then groups will work on their brochure.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, February 20
Classwork: Students worked in groups to complete the ecosystem brochure.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Monday, February 23
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Tuesday, February 24
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Wednesday, February 25
Classwork: Students worked in groups to complete the ecosystem brochure.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, February 26
Classwork: Students worked in groups to complete the ecosystem brochure.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, February 27
Classwork: Students worked in groups to complete the ecosystem brochure.
Homework: None
Monday, March 2
Classwork: Students presented their ecosystem projects to the class. Ecosystem vocabulary words/definitions were passed out.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Tuesday, March 3
Classwork: Students finished presenting their ecosystem projects to the class. Students began the ecosystem packets.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words; complete the worksheet Plant Parts.
Wednesday, March 4
Classwork: Students continued to work on the ecosystem packets. Then they watched a video on the desert.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words; complete the worksheet Plant Parts (fill in the blank).
Thursday, March 5 - Early Release!
Classwork: Students continued to work on the ecosystem packets. Then they watched a video on grasslands.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, March 6
Classwork: Students took a quiz on the ecology vocabulary. Ecosystem packets were collected, interims were passed out, and the science fair was explained.
Homework: Get interims signed by parents.
Monday, March 9
Classwork: Students read Chapter 2, Section 3 and then watched a video on the rainforest.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words; get interims signed by parents; complete the fill in the blank worksheet Kingdom Fungi.
Tuesday, March 10
Classwork: Students took the State Writing Test so we operated on a 2 hour delay schedule. We checked homework and finished watching the rainforest video.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words; get interims signed by parents; complete the fill in the blank worksheet Kingdom Protists.
Wednesday, March 11
Classwork: Today students read Chapter 3, Section 1 in the textbook and participated in a discussion about human population.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words; get interims signed by parents
Thursday, March 12
Classwork: Mrs. Sink from Interact was a guest speaker who talked about Healthy Relationships.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words; get interims signed by parents
Friday, March 13
Classwork: Today students read Chapter 3, Section 2 in the textbook and watched a video on the temperate forest.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Monday, March 16
Classwork: Students learned about Earth Hour which is Saturday, March 29 from 8-9 PM. Then they answered 4 questions about biodiversity as they watched a video.
Homework: Complete the Desert worksheet; Study notes and vocabulary words
Tuesday, March 17
Classwork: Students started the ecology packet.
Homework: Complete the Freshwater worksheet; Study notes and vocabulary words
Wednesday, March 18
Classwork: Students continued working on the ecology packet.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, March 19
Classwork: Students continued working on the ecology packet.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, March 20
Classwork: Students continued working on the ecology packet.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Monday, March 23
Classwork: Students answered 3 questions about populations as they watched a video. Then students had a chance to finish the ecology packet.
Homework: Finish the ecology packet; Study notes and vocabulary words
Tuesday, March 24
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about flowers. Then ecology study guides were passed out and read.
Homework: Finish the ecology packet; Study notes and vocabulary words
Wednesday, March 25
Classwork: Students learned about photosynthesis and received notes. Students watched a video and answered questions about plants.
Homework: Finish the ecology packet; Study notes and vocabulary words
Thursday, March 26
Classwork: Ecology packets are due.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Friday, March 27
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Monday, March 30
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about garbage. Then students were given time to study for the test.
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Tuesday, March 31
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about pollution. Then students were given time to study for the test.
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary words
Wednesday, April 1
Classwork: Students took the Ecology assessment.
Homework: None
Thursday, April 2
Classwork: Students took the solar system pre-assessment.
Homework: None
Friday, April 3 - End of Quarter!
Classwork: Students took the Blue Diamond assessment.
Homework: None
Monday, April 10-13
Teacher Workdays!
Tuesday, April 14
Classwork: Mrs. Harris, the 6th grade guidance counselor, explained registration.
Homework: Get registration form signed and return to Block 2 teacher by Friday.
Wednesday, April 15
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about the sun. Then students read pages E 115- E 119 in the textbook.
Homework: Get registration form signed and return to Block 2 teacher by Friday; complete The Sun worksheet.
Thursday, April 16 - Report Cards!
Classwork: Students completed the activity How Far To the Sun?
Homework: Answer the How Far To the Sun? questions; Get registration form signed and return to Block 2 teacher by Friday.
Friday, April 17
Report cards go home!
Classwork: Registration forms are due today. Students were given an Astronomy Dictionary and then students completed the activity So What All Is Out There, Anyway?
Homework: None
Monday, April 20
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about Earth's Seasons. Students read pages E43-E49 in the textbook. Students were given an Astronomy Dictionary worksheet, an Earth information worksheet, and a vocabulary worksheet that we will fill in as we read the definitions in the textbook.
Homework: Complete The Story Behind the Seasons worksheet; Study the Space Science definitions
Tuesday, April 21
Classwork: Students decorated the suns and Earths, read pages in the textbook, and filled in 10 definitions on the vocabulary worksheet.
Homework: Study the Space Science definitions
Wednesday, April 22
Classwork: Students completed the activity Dizzy Spells. Then students read pages E52-E56 in the textbook and added 'mare' to the vocabulary worksheet.
Homework: Study the Space Science definitions
Thursday, April 23
Classwork: Students watched a movie and answered questions about the moon. Students read pages E56-E58 in the textbook.
Homework: Complete the worksheet The Man In The Moon?; Study the Space Science definitions
Friday, April 24
Classwork: Students wrote and shared a three paragraph myth about the moon and then students read five myths. We read and dicussed answers to the worksheet Moon 101.
Homework: Study the Space Science definitions
Monday, April 27
Classwork: Students learned about the Phases of the Moon, completed the activity How Much Do You Weigh?, read pages E59-66 and defined three vocabulary words (14 definitions should be defined on the vocab sheet).
Homework: Complete the worksheet Moon 101; Study the Space Science definitions
Tuesday, April 28
Classwork: Students read the play The Awful 8 about air pollutants.
Homework: Complete the worksheet Could There Be Water On the Moon?; Study the Space Science definitions
Wednesday, April 29
Classwork: Students read Moon Anomalies and wrote hypotheses.
Homework: Study the Space Science definitions
Thursday, April 30
Classwork: Mrs. Hendricks read The Moon book to all classes and then we completed the activity Lunar Phases.
Homework: Study the Space Science definitions
Friday, May 1
Classwork: Students took a space vocabulary quiz.
Homework: Study the Space Science definitions
Monday, May 4
Classwork: Students finished the worksheet Moon Talk. Then students learned the order of the planets by completing the activity Lining Up the Planets. Then read pages E79-E83 in the textbook to learn about distances.
Homework: Study the order of the planets and the spelling for a quiz on Thursday; Study the Space Science definitions
Tuesday, May 5
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about the planets. Then I sang songs about planets. Ask your children to sing them to you!
Homework: Study the order of the planets and the spelling for a quiz on Thursday; Study the Space Science definitions
Wednesday, May 6
Classwork: Students started the activity Can You Planet? Then they read pages E85-E92 in the textbook and defined 3 new vocabulary words.
Homework: Study the order of the planets and the spelling for a quiz on Thursday; Study the Space Science definitions
Thursday, May 7
Classwork: Students took a quiz on the order of the planets. Space Project instructions/options were passed out and explained. Then students finished the activity Can You Planet?
Homework: Get Space Project paper signed by parent; Study the Space Science definitions
Friday, May 8
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Monday, May 11
Classwork: Students read pages E94-105 in the textbook. Then students worked on the planets packet.
Homework: Get Space Project paper signed by parent; Study the Space Science definitions
Tuesday, May 12
Classwork: Students completed a worksheet as I read the Magic School Bus book about the solar system. Then students worked on the planets packet.
Homework: Work on space project; Study the Space Science definitions
Wednesday, May 13
Classwork: Students watched a video and answered questions about comets and meteors. Then students worked on the planets packet.
Homework: Work on space project; Study the Space Science definitions
Thursday, May 14
Classwork: Students read an article about comets and asteriods and then completed a graphic organizer worksheet on comets, meteors, & asteriods. Then students worked on the planets packet.
Homework: Work on space project; Study the Space Science definitions
Friday, May 15
Classwork: Students made (and ate) an edible solar system! Then students worked on the planets packet.
Homework: Work on space project; Study the Space Science definitions
Monday, May 18
Classwork: Students researched information about the solar system in the computer lab.
Homework: Work on space project; Work on Space Scavenger Hunt; Study the Space Science definitions
Tuesday, May 19
Classwork: Students finished researching information about the solar system in the computer lab.
Homework: Work on space project; Work on Space Scavenger Hunt; Study the Space Science definitions
Wednesday, May 20
Classwork: Students completed 2 worksheets about the dwarf planet Pluto. Answers to the worksheets were given. Then students wrote essays to answer the question "Do you agree or disagree with Pluto's reclassification?"
Homework: Work on space project; Work on Space Scavenger Hunt; Study the Space Science definitions
Thursday, May 21
Classwork: Students were read pages E122-E128 in the textbook. They add vocabulary definitions. They watched a video and answered questions about Outer Space. Then they completed a worksheet called "What Is A Light Year?"
Homework: Get movie permission slips signed by parent; Work on space project; Work on Space Scavenger Hunt; Study the Space Science definitions
Friday, May 22
Classwork: Students corrected their answers to the worksheet "What Is A Light Year?" Then students learned about stars, constellations, and galaxies by completing a graphic organizer.
Homework: Get movie permission slips signed by parent; Work on space project; Work on Space Scavenger Hunt; Study the Space Science definitions
Monday, May 25
Vaction!
Tuesday, May 26
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Wednesday, May 27
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Thursday, May 28
Classwork: Student watched a video and answered questions about gravity. Then students completed a worksheet on gravity.
Homework: Work on space project; Space Scavenger Hunt
Friday, May 29
Classwork: Space Scavenger Hunt due today! Students read pages E9-E14 in the textbook and added 5 new vocabulary words to their vocab sheet. Then students read an article and answered questions about solar storms.
Homework: Work on space project
Monday, June 1
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Homework:
Tuesday, June 2
Classwork: Students read pages E15-E19 in the textbook and added 5 new vocabulary words to their vocab sheet. Then they read an article on Edwin Hubble and Galileo Galilei and used that information to complete the worksheet Hubble Space Telescope and Space Technology (Myth or Reality?)."
Homework: Work on space project
Wednesday, June 3
Classwork: Students read pages E22-E29 in the textbook and added 4 new vocabulary words to their vocab sheet.
Homework: Work on space project
Thursday, June 4
Classwork: Space Project is due today! Students read pages E31-E34 in the textbook and added one new vocabulary word to their vocab sheet. We reviewed for the test by completing the Mystery Planet.
Homework: none
Friday, June 5
Classwork: Students took the solar system test. Kids presented their projects to the class. Most students watched the movie Race the Sun.
Homework: none
Monday, June 8
Classwork: Kids presented their projects to the class.
Homework: none
Tuesday, June 9
Classwork: Kids presented their projects to the class and then students learned about Constellations.
Homework: none
Wednesday, June 10 - Last Day!
7:30 Awards Ceremony
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