Jan.31-Feb. 3

Students received a Genetic Disorder on Friday to research this week. They will be given a rubric to make a brochure today and we will go to the computer lab on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. If they are finished with their brochure on Thursday, they can present and earn extra credit. Otherwise, their presentation is the next Monday and Tuesday. Thursday and Friday are also work days for kids who are not presenting.

They have 4 different options for making their brochure:
1. 3 different sizes of paper to use
2. Computer generate one on their own time

Thursday January 27

We started working on Genetic Disorder information. Today we discusses genetic testing and watched a video on Marfan Syndrome. Tomorrow we will continue working on our information from the text books.

HW: none

January 24-25

We started a new unit this week on Genetics. Kids did a few genetic experiments to determine whether they can perform a few different tasks. On Tuesday the kids continued working on their characteristics and traits.

We gathered class data and then created two bar graphs which were due by the end of the hour. One graph was on eye color and the other was whether the kids could roll their tongues or not.

They then needed to complete analysis question number 1 in Act. 54 and then needed to complete the challenge reflection where the kids have to write an answer to the challenge question once we are finished with the activity.

Due at the end of the hour were the two graphs.

Week of January 17-21

This week is Exam Week with 1/2 days on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday.
Test Review sheet for Science is due on Tuesday the 18th.


HW: STUDY HARD FOR EXAMS

Tuesday January 11

Today we continued working on our Phases of Matter flipbook for Solids, Liquids, and Gases. We finished it and then started working on Physical/Chemical Changes.

HW: none

Monday January 10

Today kids watched a video on molecules and atoms. They took notes on atoms, molecules and the phases of matter. Then on the back of the paper they had to draw a diagram using the information learned.

No HW

Friday January 14

Today we took the quiz on Elements, Compound, Mixtures, Reactants and Products. Look for updated grades over the weekend.

We started a flipbook today on the phases of matter: solids, liquids and gases. We will continue on the flipbook next week.

HW: none

Thursday January 6

Today we finished up working on Act. 19. We worked with reactants and products. The reactants we used to make flubber (the product) was polyvinyl alcohol and sodium borate. The kids really enjoyed missing the reactants together and getting the gel like substance I call flubber.

They then worked on a worksheet about compounds, elements, and mixtures.

Friday: they have a quiz over the information on the worksheet

Monday January 3

Today was a tough day! Many sleepy eyes stared at me today. So we had a get back into school mode day. We heard lots of stories from student's about their winter break and then we played element bingo. Good first day back!

Exams are coming up on January 19, 20, 21.

Sunday January 3

The time has come to get back at it! Just a reminder, the kids will have their first exams coming up in three weeks. Majority of classes will be having exams. Looks for review sheets and more information to come in the near future!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!