Monday 6th test Thursday - 7th paper May 15

6th Grade: We are learning a little more about volcanoes. We covered the types of volcanoes and then watched some short clips about them Students will have a test on planets and moon phases on Thursday. They must spell correctly. 7th Grade: Students fixed their body systems packet. They also were given a rubric on their last science project. They will be writing a paper on scientific discoveries that changed the world. It is due May 15th and should be 2-3 pages long double spaced.

Thursday ISATs are done!

6th grade: We finished our movie on the volcano Krakatoa. It is a good movie, showing the effects of volcanic eruptions, but it also shows the bravery and kindnesses of the people that were involved. This is a true and heart-wrenching story. 7th grade: The Science ISATs were given today. During class we discussed the questions we could remember and why they had the answers they did. This gave the students the opportunity to learn from the test. Monday is the start of spirit week. It is Mis-mathch day. Tuesday is Blast from the past - dressing in a style from the past. Wednesday is PJs and sweats and Thursday is spirit day, dressed in school colors of blue, white and black.

Tuesday & Wednesday ISATs

I will have a substitute tomorrow so I thought I would put up two days at a time Tuesday 6th grade: We are finishing, or starting, depending on the ISAT the movie Krakatoa. We are learning about the different causes of tsunamis. 7th grade: They were at ISAT testing today and did not have Science. Wednesday 6th grade: Students that are not in ISATs will finish working on earthquakes and volcanos. They will be drawing the different types of faults and boundaries and finishing their locating of earthquakes and volcanoes. 7th grade: We found some jeopardy type quizzes to help students study for their Science ISAT on Thursday. Student, please remember to take care of my substitute. She does have choice and consequences assignments if there are any issues.

Monday ISATS

6th grade: We began a movie about the volcano, Krakatoa, its eruption and the damage it caused. This movie will take about two days to finish. 7th grade: We raced through a science book asking questions, looking at pictures etc. to help students prepare for their Science ISAT. Tomorrow they will have a math ISAT during science class. Wednesday we will have a jeopardy game to help them with their final preparation.

Thursday - ISAT tests next week

All pictures and money must be in by Monday
ISAT tests are next week. It would be a good idea to study things you feel shaky on. There are a lot of good internet sites. Just look up what you need ie "find the main idea" + practice and see what comes up. There are a lot of good math games too. Just brush up on what you need.

6th grade: We studied about original horizontality - how the bottom layers of sentiment are usually the oldest, unless they have been uplifted. We also started finding where many earthquakes are occurring.

7th grade: We studied Physical Science today. We reviewed atoms, compounds, elements and mixtures. Then we moved on to Newton's laws with force and balanced and unbalanced forces. The science ISAT will be on Thursday so we have a couple more days to prepare.

Wednesday

6th grade: We learned about earthquakes and tsunamis today. We will continue learning about them tomorrow.

7th grade: We reviewed the elements, S.I. measuring, and the nature of science. We will do a little more on this tomorrow and then get into physical science

Dr.Heeder spoke to the students about the importance of doing well on their ISAT tests. Students need to be prepared Monday morning so they can do their best. Scores on Reading, Language usage, and Science should advance about seven points over their last year scores. Math scores should advance about 10 points. It might be a good idea to review math facts that you are shaky on. There are lots of internet sites that have games you can play.

Tuesday

6th grade: We discussed the theory of plate tectonics today. Students cut out a map of the world to see if Wagener's theory had possibilities. We watched a short video showing how scientists believe plate tectonics, or continental drift occurred. Students had about ten minutes to work on their homework - C92-93 1-15 in complete sentences.

7th grade: We reviewed how science and technology are different. Next we began on the scientific process. We will finish that tomorrow and move onto Physical Science.

Monday - weed essay and sun dial are due tomorrow

6th grade: Students started their Soil to Spoon posters today. The poster is to express the idea of all we have to eat comes from the soil. The weed essay and sun dial are due tomorrow at the start of each class. If your printer is not working, and that happens, please email your paper to me at cjwinward@blsd.net

7th grade: We reviewed the Earth and Space Study Guide and also covered Personal and Social Perspectives. Tomorrow we will move to the Nature of Science and Wednesday we will work on Physical Science ISAT preparation.

Remember that ISAT tests are next week. Students need to be prepared by getting enough sleep and eating properly. Reviewing the basics of what they learned this year will also help remind them what they know.

Thursday 6th grade last week-end for sun dial and essay

Remember, spring pictures or the money must be in on Monday

6th grade: Soil and conservation people came today and taught the students about the importance of the soil and taking care of animals. Paw prints will go home on Monday.

7th grade: We started on the Earth ISAT study guide. We covered Earth layers and the atmosphere. We reviewed the clouds. Students turned in their body systems booklet.

Wednesday

6th grade: Learned about the planet Earth. Corrected movie worksheets

7th grade: Took a quiz on yesterday's review. Handed out a Biology Study Guide for the ISAT test.

Tuesday 6th grade weed essay and sundials are due in next Tuesday

It is the time of year when some students are starting to forget why they are here. It is like a football game, if you quit playing in the last quarter, you are likely to lose. Don't start breaking rules. Do get your assignments in on time. Do show your maturity by doing what is expected.

6th grade: We still aren't finished with the Big Bang Origin of the Universe movie. We should finish it tomorrow.

7th grade: Students began to pull together there Body Systems packet. It is worth 100 points. Then we worked in teams in studying for the Biology part of the ISAT. We will do a little more Biology tomorrow and then move on to Earth Science.

Monday - 6th grade Weed Essays and sundials are due in one week.

6th grade: We are studying about the Universe. Today and tomorrow we will be watching a movie on the Big Bang Theory: Origin of the Universe. The movie covers many different theories that scientists have had throughout the ages about the universe. It shows how more information has allowed them to change their ideas. Students had a worksheet to fill out.
Students have had over a month to finish their weed essays and sundial. They are due next Tuesday, without exception.

7th grade: We will be reviewing for the ISAT tests so students feel a little more familiar with the information.

Pictures and/or money are due today

Thursday - pictures and/or money need to be back Monday

6th grade: Here are the instructions for the sundial that is due April 17th. The five paragraph weed essay is also due. Get them done now.

Make your own sundial - Due April 17, 2012 or earlier if possible
Supplies:
1. Large piece of paper, cardboard, paper plate or other flat object that can be drawn on
2. A stick, pencil or other straight tall object to use to mark the time
3. Something like clay to anchor the straight stick
4. A marker or pencil
Instructions:
1. Find a good place where the sun will shine for at least five hours
2. Place your flat paper or other object in the sun, anchor it down
3. Determine the directions, North, South, East, West
4. Put the stick or pencil in the bottom center of the paper - mark the entire shadow - write the time.
5. On the next hour, mark the shadow of the straight object – make sure you draw to the end of the shadow
6. Set a timer and then mark the shadow every hour – draw the new line including width and full length
7. Five hour markings are required
Cautions:
1. Put the paper in a place that will not be bothered by animals or wind and anchor it down
2. If you are forced to move the paper, use a compass or marker so you can reset it exactly
3. Set a timer – you think you will remember but it is really frustrating when you miss it by a few minutes

7th grade: We finished our section on body systems. We reviewed and enjoyed jello shaped like the brain, stomach, heart and eye. We will start preparing for the science ISATS next week.

Wednesday pictures or money needs to be turned in

6th grade: Today we used hangers and construction paper and string and we made solar systems. Most finished and did well. Some will have to fix theirs until the directions are followed. Part of the requirements of 6th grade is for the student to learn to follow directions. Most of the students are learning this.

7th grade: We learned about the endocrine system today. Students made cards so we can play the endocrine game tomorrow.

Tuesday - Weed Essay - Sun Dial - hangers - Spring pics or money

6th grade: We finished our planet worksheet today. We also discussed the importance of not plagiarizing. We discussed the Hungarian President who just resigned when it was discovered that he plagiarized his thesis.

7th grade: We discussed the ear and the eye today. Tomorrow we should start the endocrine system.

Money for the spring pictures or the pictures need to be turned in by Monday.

Monday - Spring pictures went home today - Due 4-9

6th grade: Today we started studying the inner planets. Teams found some of the planets characteristics and then we watched a short section on Plato so they could finish the planet sheets. Students should be working on their five paragraph weed essay. This is due on April 17th. They also need to finish the sun dial which is also due on the 17th of April. We have had plenty of sunny days to get it done. All 6th grade students need to bring a wire hanger by Wednesday when we will do our solar system.

7th grade: Students learned more about the brain and discussed how the ear works. We watched two short videos on the ear, then students looked at an audiogram that shows what sounds can hear a be heard at different frequencies and decibels.

Spring pictures went home today. Students must have either the money or pictures back by April 9th. The end of the year field trip will be in jeopardy if students do not get their pictures back.