Wednesday, February 27th
6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our cells and body systems unit to investigate similarities and differences between living and non-living organisms, learn about cell theory, and explore the microscopic world. We will also have a quiz on cells, cell parts, and cell functions on Friday, March 1st – students can prepare for the quiz by studying their science glossary terms, looking over their class notes, and reviewing their recent assignments.
Homework –
2/27 – Complete your Cells & The Real World poster – Presentations are tomorrow in class!
2/28 – Study for your Cells Quiz tomorrow!
3/1 – Have a great weekend! 🙂
7th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, the 7th grade students will be putting their 2-D and 3-D modeling skills to the test by working on their Lego Dissection project. Students will gain practice with isometric and multi-view sketching, they will begin organizing and categorizing data, and they will test out their DIY instruction manuals with other teams. By the end of the week, students will create and present a Lego Dissection PowerPoint to the class, to discuss what they have learned through the process of creating a technical design manual.
Homework –
2/27 – Finish your Lego Dissection Presentation PowerPoint & upload it to Google Classroom tonight – Presentations will take place in class tomorrow!
2/28 – Make sure that your Lego Dissection Project PowerPoint has been uploaded to Google Classroom!
3/1 – Have a great weekend! 🙂
8th Grade STEM Apps –
The 8th grade students will continue to gather ideas for the 8th grade Design Fair, which will take place in May 2019. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. We will be working on prototype drawing this week to prepare for the Engineering Design Fair. We will have rolling drawing checks throughout the week, with a final Engineering Notebook check on Friday, March 1st during class.
Homework –
2/27 – Work on your Prototype Drawing Worksheets – All Prototype sketches & worksheets are due by Friday, March 1st!
2/28 – Work on your Prototype Drawing Worksheets – Worksheets & sketches are due tomorrow!
3/1 – Continue to work on your Design Fair Project & Prototype at home!