Monday, March 2nd!
6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll also be examining the parts of cells, functions of cells, the characteristics of living things, and we’ll be learning about the structure and function of body systems. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will study the scientific method, examine the parts of a science fair display board, discuss lab reports, practice data organization and graphing, and gather research. All science fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom. Students will have a Human Body/Human Body Systems Quiz on Friday, March 6th – To prepare, students should review their science vocab terms, class activities, and class notes.
Homework –
3/2/20 – Study for the Human Body/Human Body Systems Quiz on Friday!
3/3/20 –Cut, color and complete your Human Body Model Organs for your Human Body poster project. Study for the Human Body Quiz on Friday!
7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be discussing, practicing, and utilizing text dependent analysis (TDA) strategies to create evidence-based pieces of writing. We’ll be comparing and contrasting different examples of TDA writing, and we’ll discuss the reasons why authors must include a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning in their writing. Students should also continue working on Book Project 3, which will be due on Thursday, April 16th. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/2/20 – Bring your Book Project novel to class this week & continue to work on Book Project 3!
3/3/20 – Bring your Book Project novel to class this week & continue to work on Book Project 3!
8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we will be working with an educational computer programming website (Code.org) to use problem-solving skills to address computer science challenges, explore different types of educational websites, test their computer literacy skills, and study how information is transmitted between people and electronic devices. In addition, we’ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on May 4th, 2020. During this time, students will explore topics, conduct research, and identify a real-world problem that will kick off their own Engineering Design Process. All engineering design fair instructions, details, deadlines, and rubrics are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
3/2/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.
3/3/20 – Work on your Engineering Design Project – Continue to update your Engineering Notebook/Project Log with prototype sketches & details about your process.