Diffusion Lab Day 2
November 19, 2009 |
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The students continued working in the lab today comparing their measurements with water and the Gummy Bear.
Bell Ringer:
What happens to particles when Thermal Expansion occurs?
Give an example of Thermal Expansion that we have talked about in class?
No Homework
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 Diffusion Lab (38.4 KB)
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Diffusion Lab Day 1
November 18, 2009 |
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Today the students started their 3 day Diffusion Lab. The students took measurements over their Gummy bear and will sit the Gummy bear in water over night.
Bell Ringer:
What happens to particles when diffusion occurs?
No Homework
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Diffusion Lab (38.4 KB)
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Moving of Particles
November 17, 2009 |
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Today we reviewed the Mixture/Solution lab from yesterday. We also took notes over moving of particles. Topics included were dissolving, diffusion, thermal expansion, compression and evaporation. I have attached the power point notes that students copied down today.
Bell Ringer:
What happens if a glass of water sits out for a couple of days?
No Homework
****Reminder, Unit 2 Test is coming up on Tuesday, November 24th*****
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 Moving of Particles Notes (338.43 KB)
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Mixture/Solution Lab (homework)
Due Date: November 16, 2009 |
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Today the students created different mixtures and solutions and tried to determine how they could separate them back to their original properties. There were 4 questions on the back of their lab worksheet that they will need to finish at home this evening.
Bell Ringer:
When I mix salt and warm water together would we catogorize that as a mixture or a solution?
Homework: Finish Lab Questions
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Notes over Physical Changes of Matter (homework)
Due Date: November 13, 2009 |
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Today we reviewed the two worksheets over our textbook readings from yesterday. We also took notes over Physical changes of matter, mixtures and solutions. I have provided the power point notes from today’s lesson.
Bell ringer:
Provide 2 examples of a physical change.
No Homework
Have a great weekend!
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Physical changes of matter notes (284.67 KB)
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Physical Changes of Matter (homework)
Due Date: November 12, 2009 |
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Today the students read in their textbook over changes of matter, mixtures and solutions. The textbook readings started on Page 484 and ended on Page 501. Two worksheets were give out as a review from their reading.
Bell Ringer:
What do you think this statement means (Matter can undergo different physical changes)
Homework: Please complete the worksheets if you didn't finish in class. Tomorrow we will be reviewing the answers and taking notes over physical changes.
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 Physical Changes worksheet Page 484-493 (206.4 KB)
Mixtures and Solutions worksheet Page 494-501 (206.4 KB)
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Physical Changes of Matter Intro
November 11, 2009 |
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Today the students finished their Webquest. We watched a video over Changes of Matter and handed back graded assignments.
Bell ringer:
What are the properties of Matter?
Please bring textbook to class on Thursday.
No homework
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Matter Webquest Day 2
November 10, 2009 |
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Today we went back into the computer lab to work on our matter webquest worksheet. Those students who finished early went to different websites and completed matter activities.
No Bell Ringer
No Homework!
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Fun Matter Games (26.62 KB)
Matter Webquest Worksheet (49.66 KB)
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Matter WebQuest
November 9, 2009 |
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Today the students went to the computer lab and followed a Matter Webquest. The students went to multiple websites to answer questions over change states of matter and physical changes of matter.
Bell Ringer:
What is the difference between boiling point and melting point?
No Homework
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Matter Webquest Worksheet (49.66 KB)
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States and Changes of Matter Quiz
November 5, 2009 |
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The students had a 10 question multiple choice quiz over states and changes of matter. We also reviewed our melting point and freezing point lab from yesterday.
No Bell Ringer:
No Homework
Have a great long weekend!
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Melting and Freezing Point Lab (homework)
Due Date: November 4, 2009 |
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Today the students conducted a lab over Melting point and Freezing point. The students also handed in their Change of States worksheet they had for homework.
Bell Ringer:
When a change of state occurs does the mass of that matter change also?
**QUIZ tomorrow over objectives 2.14 through 2.22 and 2.24!!
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Change States of Matter (homework)
Due Date: November 3, 2009 |
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Today the students wrote notes over the changing states of Matter. The students also handed in their Phases of Matter Worksheet. A changes of States worksheet was handed out and needs to be completed by tomorrow.
Bell Ringer:
Use complete sentences to describe the difference between a solid and a liquid.
Homework: Change of states worksheet due tomorrow
**Quiz will coming on Thursday over Objectives 2.14 through 2.22 and number 2.24. (not 2.23)
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Change States of Matter Notes (232.96 KB)
 change of state worksheet (25.4 KB)
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States of Matter Lab (homework)
Due Date: November 2, 2009 |
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Today the students reviewed the three states of matter and used their knowledge in the lab. They took water and corn starch and made a mixture to determine if it is a liquid or solid.
Bell Ringer:
Draw a picture to represent the particles in a solid, liquid and gas!
Homework: Finish questions on the lab worksheet
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Phases of Matter Page 1 (39.64 KB)
Phasese of Matter Page 2 (31.14 KB)
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States of Matter Notes
October 30, 2009 |
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Today the students took notes over States of Matter. (What is a solid, liquid and gas) I have provided the power point notes just in case. The notes today should be the answers for Objectives 2.14 through 2.19.
Bell Ringer:
What experiment in the Bill Nye video did you find most interesting?
No Homework!!
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States of Matter Notes (136.7 KB)
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States of Matter Video
October 29, 2009 |
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Today the students reviewed the two worksheets we completed on Tuesday. We also watched a Bill Nye video of states of matter.
Bell Ringer:
What causes matter to exist in 3 different ways?
No Homework
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Got Book!
October 28, 2009 |
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Today the students brought a fun personal book they like to read and we read for the entire hour. Every Wednesday in a different subject we stop and read. Today was Physical Science read day.
Bell Ringer:
What is the difference between particles in a solid and gas?
No Homework |
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States of Matter
October 27, 2009 |
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Today the students read in their textbook about the states of Matter. The text reading was on Pages 468 through 477. After the reading the students completed a worksheet that directly related to States of Matter. After they finished that worksheet I provided a review worksheet over atoms.
Bell ringer:
What do you think are the 3 states of matter?
Homework: Please bring a book to read for Wednesday silent reading day!
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States of Matter Worksheet (173.22 KB)
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Matter, Atom, Element Quiz
October 26, 2009 |
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Today the students took a quiz over Matter, Atoms and Elements. The quiz was over objectives 2.1 through 2.13.
No Bell Ringer
No Homework |
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Element Lab (homework)
Due Date: October 23, 2009 |
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Today the students were given a certain element and they had to figure out how many protons, neutrons, and electrons were in that atom. Once they had that information they made their atom with different fun candies. Once I checked to make sure it was correct they got to eat their atom.
Bell ringer:
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
Homework: We have a Quiz on Monday over objectives 2.1-2.13. Please study over the weekend!!
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Elements and Compounds (homework)
Due Date: October 22, 2009 |
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Today the students took notes over elements and compounds. We also learned how to read the periodic table and colored one. I have attached the Power point notes and a periodic table.
Bell Ringer:
What are the four parts that make up an atom?
Homework: Please read in your textbook Pages 458-467. Also finish coloring your periodic table if you didn't finish in class.
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Elements and Compound Notes (351.74 KB)
Periodic Table (17.72 KB)
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Matter and Atoms
October 21, 2009 |
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Today the students received their Unit 2 objectives sheet. We took notes over Matter and Atoms. I have attached the power point in case you would like a copy for home.
Bell Ringer:
What do you think is the definition of Matter?
No Homework!
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Unit 2 Objectives (Matter) (24.06 KB)
Matter and Atom Notes (155.14 KB)
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Organization skills
October 20, 2009 |
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Today, Mrs. Danielson the 6th grade counselor came in to discuss organization skills. The students also took time to clean out their lockers and organize themselves.
No Bell ringer:
No homework!
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Begin Unit 2: Matter (homework)
Due Date: October 19, 2009 |
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Today the students read in their textbook Chapter 12, lesson 1 pages 450-457. The students were given two worksheets that went along with their reading.
No Bell Ringer:
If they didn't finish their worksheet it was assigned for homework.
*** Wednesday 21st is the last day to take retake tests***
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Matter 1 Textbook Worksheet (118.68 KB)
Matter 2 Textbook Worksheet (118.68 KB)
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Review and Catch Up Day
October 14, 2009 |
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Today the students reviewed what they got on their Unit 1 test. We watch a video over the introduction of Atoms which is the beginning of our next Unit.
***Students who got a C- (26 out of 36) or below on their Unit 1 test can retake it Monday October 19th, Tuesday the 20th, or Wednesday the 21st next week. They need to sign up for a time with me before or after school***
Have a Great Long Weekend
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Unit 1 Test Today
October 13, 2009 |
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The students took their Unit 1 test over Scientific Method, measurement, and graphing.
No Bell Ringer
No Homework
**Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Late assignments**
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Review for Unit Test (homework)
Due Date: October 12, 2009 |
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Today the students finished their Egg Lab report and reviewed for the Big Unit 1 test we are having tomorrow.
No Bell Ringer today.
*****Unit 1 test tomorrow*****
****Also Wednesday is the last day students can turn in late or missed assignments for Unit 1. *****
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Unit 1 Objectives (28.16 KB)
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Lab Report Cont. (homework)
Due Date: October 9, 2009 |
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The students tried to finish up typing their Lab Report, however we didn't get as far as I would have expected so we will also be working with them on Monday.
Bell Ringer:
What is the difference between Analysis and Conclusion.
Homework- Start preparing for Unit 1 Test for Tuesday October 13th!!!
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Lab Report Write Up
October 8, 2009 |
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Today the students are finishing their Magic Egg Lab. The students will be going to the computer lab to begin typing up their Lab Report.
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between Analysis and Conclusion?
No Homework this evening. |
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Lab Report Rubric (34.82 KB)
Egg Lab Report Template (30.72 KB)
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The magic egg
October 7, 2009 |
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Today the students started to complete a magic egg lab. They were looking to see if a raw egg would float or sink in regular water, sugar water, or oil water. They will continue with this lab tomorrow and Friday. A big lab report will be typed and handed in on Friday.
Bell Ringer:
What are the important parts you must have in a well written Lab Report?
There will be a Unit 1 test on Tuesday October 13th. Over Scientific Method, Measurement, and graphing
****** October 14th is the last day to turn in late assignments from Unit 1. *************** |
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Magic Egg Lab (35.33 KB)
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Graphs (homework)
Due Date: October 6, 2009 |
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Today the students practiced creating graphs. They used their data from the Gummy Bear Lab and designed their own bar graph. A graph worksheet was handed out and should be turned in by tomorrow.
Bell Ringer:
What are the three different graphs we will be using in Physical Science?
Graph Worksheet due Tomorrow |
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Graph Worksheet Page 1 (73.99 KB)
Graph Worksheet Page 2 (55.35 KB)
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Measurement Quiz
October 5, 2009 |
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Today the students took a Quiz over Measurement. The students also took notes over graphs. How to read them, how to use them, and how to create them.
Bell Ringer:
There was no bell ringer today.
No Homework this evening. |
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Graph Notes (142.34 KB)
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Finish Gummy Bear Lab (homework)
Due Date: October 2, 2009 |
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Today the students finished their Gummy bear lab. The students also started to review for their measurement quiz on Monday.
There was no Bell Ringer Today!
Quiz will cover objectives 1.17 through 1.34.
Have a great weekend!! |
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Gummy Bear Lab
October 1, 2009 |
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Today the students used all of their knowledge regarding measurement and used in to find information on a Gummy Bear. This lab will take two Days. We set up the lab today.
Bell Ringer:
If the irregular shaped object has a mass of 96g and a volume of 252cm, what is the density of the object?
(SHOW YOUR WORK)
No Homework!!
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Density Notes
September 30, 2009 |
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Today the students took notes over Density and practiced using the mathematical equation to find density.
Bell Ringer:
Use complete sentences to describe the method we use to measure the volume of irregular shaped objects.
(We will be having a quiz over measurement on Monday October 5th. The quiz will cover objectives 1.17 through 1.34)
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Density Notes (51.2 KB)
Density Worksheet (33.28 KB)
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Volume Cont.
September 29, 2009 |
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Today the students finished learning about Volume. We completed the last part of our Volume notes and volume lab activity.
Bell Ringer:
What is the formula to measure the volume of a regular shaped object?
No Homework!!! |
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Volume Notes Cont. (288.26 KB)
Volume Lab Cont. (31.23 KB)
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Volume
September 28, 2009 |
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Today the students took notes over Volume of a regular sized object and liquids. They also worked on a Volume Lab.
No Homework...
Bell Ringer:
What tools and units do we use for length, mass, and temperature?
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Volume Notes (157.18 KB)
Volume Lab (32.77 KB)
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Mass Measurement
September 25, 2009 |
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Today the students learned about Mass and how to measure mass.
No Bell Ringer today!
No Homework this weekend!! |
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Mass Notes (55.3 KB)
 Mass Lab Page 1 (43.06 KB)
Mass Lab page 2 (30.48 KB)
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Temperature Lab
September 24, 2009 |
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Today the students took notes over temperature. Also they worked in the back lab station taking different temperature measurements.
Bell Ringer:
What units do we use to measure Temperature?
No Homework Tonight!! |
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Temperature Lab page 1 (83.65 KB)
Temperature Lab page 2 (91.3 KB)
Temperature notes (23.55 KB)
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Length Lab (homework)
Due Date: September 23, 2009 |
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Today the students worked on measuring different lengths in the lab. They could only use SI units of measure which are meters, kilometers, centimeters, and millimeters. If they didn’t finish the lab in class it was assigned for homework.
Bell Ringer
How many cm, mm and meters is this line? (Picture was provided in class)
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Length Lab page 1 (53.33 KB)
Length Lab Page 2 (26.16 KB)
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SI and Length
September 22, 2009 |
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Today the students took notes over SI and length. I have provided the power point presentation just in case the students wanted a copy of the notes. There was no homework assigned today!
This lesson answers Unit 1 objectives 1.17 to 1.20
Bell Ringer
When thinking of measurement what do you think the letters SI represent?
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SI and Length Notes (62.46 KB)
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Introduction to Measurement (homework)
Due Date: September 21, 2009 |
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Today we watched a Bill Nye the Science Guy video over measurement. The students filled out a worksheet related to the video. A SpongeBob Experiment worksheet was given out as homework due tomorrow September 22nd.
Bell Ringer:
What things in the world do we measure all the time?
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Bikini Bottom Worksheet (32.26 KB)
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Quiz and Vocab Day
September 18, 2009 |
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Today the students had a Quiz over Scientific Method. The objectives the quiz covered was 1.1 through 1.15. The students also worked on a Vocab Pre-Assessment.
Bell Ringer:
What are the two different types of data that we collect in an experiment?
No Homework over the weekend!
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Penny Lab (homework)
Due Date: September 17, 2009 |
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Today the students worked with lab partners to look at how many drops of water can a penny hold. If they didn't finish their lab sheet it is assigned for homework.
Quiz is tomorrow over Scientific Method Objectives 1.1 through 1.15!!!
Bell Ringer:
Why is it important to always have at least one Control Variable in an experiment?
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Penny Lab (91.65 KB)
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Scientific Method/ Lab Reports
September 16, 2009 |
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Today we finished writing notes about scientific method. I handed out a lab report checklist that students will use throughout the year to help them with lab report writing. Friday we will be having a mini quiz over Objectives 1.1 through 1.15 on Scientific Method.
Bell Ringer:
What are the two different variables that are in an experiment?
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Lab Report Checklist (28.67 KB)
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Intro to Scientific Method
September 15, 2009 |
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Today we will be introducing the Scientific Method. Two worksheets will be handed out, one sheet explains is our Unit 1 objectives sheet. This sheet is a list of expectations that the students will be learning about for the Unit. This worksheet will also be used for their review before quizzes and tests. The other worksheet is a power point that students will take notes over.
Bell ringer: What do you think the phrase Scientific Method means?
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objectives (28.16 KB)
Scientific Method power point (111.1 KB)
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Lab Safety (homework)
Due Date: September 14, 2009 |
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Today the students will be reviewing their lab safety contract and taking a tour around our lab area. I have asked the students to bring home their safety contract so parents/guardians can also review the expectations and also provide more student information. The lab contract sheet will be handed in on Wednesday, September 16th!
Bell Ringer
What types of rules would you set for Lab Safety?
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Student information sheet (22.53 KB)
Safety Contract (27.14 KB)
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Classroom Expectations (homework)
Due Date: September 11, 2009 |
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| We will be reviewing the classroom syllabus. I have asked the students to bring their syllabus home so the parent/guardian can also sign and look over the expectations. The sheet will be checked for signatures on Monday, September 14! |
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Document 1 (36.35 KB)
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Team Building
September 10, 2009 |
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| Today the students played a classmate scavenger hunt, where they began to learn about each other and build relationships. No homework was assigned today! |
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Getting To Know You
September 9, 2009 |
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| Today the students completed a fun following directions quiz and completed a learning survey. No Homework was assigned! |
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Welcome 6th Grade Physical Science
September 8, 2009 |
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| During this week we will be acclimating to the new school! Today this class will be going over how to open and close lockers. We will be practicing our own lockers for half of the class period. There is no homework assigned today :) |
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