6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our body systems unit to investigate how cells work together to create organs and more complex body systems, we’ll explore how body systems influence one another, and we’ll learn about how the human body functions. We’ll have a quiz on the human body & body systems on Friday, March 22nd. Students should be reviewing their science glossary terms, class notes, and recent homework assignments to prepare for the quiz.
Homework –
3/20 – Complete your Human Body Model Project flip labels. The Human Body Model Project is due at the end of class tomorrow (Thursday, March 21st).
3/21 – Study for the Human Body Quiz tomorrow (Friday, March 22nd).
3/22 – Work on your science fair project, experiment, data, and board materials.

STEM Apps – 
This week, the STEM students 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.
Homework –
3/20 – Make a list of 5 trustworthy websites that you regularly use
3/21 – Update your website’s CSS properties with new information that you learned today
3/22 – Work on your design fair project, prototype, data, and board materials

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our body systems unit to investigate how cells work together to create organs and more complex body systems, we’ll explore how body systems influence one another, and we’ll learn about how the human body functions. We’ll have a quiz on the human body & body systems on Friday, March 22nd. Students should be reviewing their science glossary terms, class notes, and recent homework assignments to prepare for the quiz.
Homework –
3/18 – Study for the human body quiz on Friday
3/19 – Cut out and color your human body model project organs

STEM Apps – 
This week, the STEM students 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.
Homework –
3/18 – Research: Check out a few examples of CSS code online
3/19 – Complete your Code.org lesson (Unit 2, Chapter 2, Lesson 11) & make sure you’re all caught up

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our body systems unit to investigate how cells work together to create organs and more complex body systems, we’ll explore how body systems influence one another, and we’ll learn about how the human body functions.
Homework –
3/13 – Review your Body System science glossary terms
3/14 – Complete your Nervous System/Reflexes lab report
3/15 – Work on your Science Fair project & board

STEM Apps – 
This week, the STEM students 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.
Homework –
Homework –
3/13 – Research: How do IT administrators debug websites?
3/14 – Work on your student website in Code.org
3/15 – Work on your Design Fair project, prototype, and board

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our body systems unit to investigate how cells work together to create organs and more complex body systems, we’ll explore how body systems influence one another, and we’ll learn about how the human body functions.
Homework –
3/11 – Complete your Common Illness Poster Project Research (Steps 1 & 2)
3/12 – Finish your team’s Common Illness Poster (Step 3) – Finish & color your poster and prepare for the gallery walk tomorrow

STEM Apps – 
This week, the STEM students 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.
Homework –
3/11 – Brainstorm new HTML tags that you can add to your student website
3/12 – Check out Creativecommons.org to learn more about licensing & copyright laws

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our body systems unit to investigate how cells work together to create organs and more complex body systems, we’ll explore how body systems influence one another, and we’ll learn about how the human body functions.
Homework –
3/6 – Finish your Human Body Task Cards – Steps 1-3 // Cells quiz corrections are due tomorrow!
3/7 – Have a great day!
3/8 – Continue working on your science fair project at home & have a great weekend! 🙂

STEM Apps – 
This week, the STEM students 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.
Homework –
3/6 – Research – Take a look at some examples of HTML coding online
3/7 – Practice one coding skill that you’d like to improve on
3/8 – Work on your design fair project at home & have a great weekend! 🙂

6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be working on our body systems unit to investigate how cells work together to create organs and more complex body systems, we’ll explore how body systems influence one another, and we’ll learn about how the human body functions.
Homework –
3/4 – Complete the Squirrel of Organization worksheet // Cells quiz corrections are due Thursday!
3/5 – Complete the Bodies & Systems C-E-R

STEM Apps – 
This week, the STEM students 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.
Homework –
3/4 – Explore 2-3 educational websites (Nat Geo, NewsELA, Scholastic News, etc…)
3/5 – Research: Run a Google search to find other examples of student websites

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! 

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 –
2/25 – Complete your Cells & The Real World cell parts worksheet
2/26 – Study for your Cells Quiz on Friday, March 1st – This will cover cells, cell parts, and cell functions

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 –
2/25 – Finalize & upload your Lego Dissection Manual (Phase 3) if you haven’t already, today is the late deadline for this project!
2/26 – Brainstorm ideas for your presentation – PowerPoints must be uploaded to Google Classroom by Wednesday night (Feb. 27th) to present on Thursday, Feb. 28th!

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 –
2/25 – Complete your Isometric Drawing practice worksheet
2/26 – Complete your Multi-view Drawing practice worksheets (Level 1 & 2) 

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.
Homework –
2/21 – Take a look at your plant and animal cell diagrams (class notes)
2/22 – 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, and they will begin organizing and categorizing data. By the end of the week, students will need to complete and submit their very own instruction manual that a new team can use to build their Lego figurine. Original instruction manuals must be uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day (2:15pm) on Friday, February 22nd to receive full credit.
Homework –
2/21 – Work on your Lego Dissection Project – Phase 3 – Instruction manuals are due by the end of the school day tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 22nd).
2/22 – 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 the research pieces of our Engineering Design Fair Project all week. All annotated bibliography and research work must be submitted by the end of the school day (2:15pm) on Friday, February 22nd to receive full credit.
Homework –
2/21 – Complete Annotated Bibliography Worksheets for Source 5 & 6!
2/22 – Begin working on your engineering design fair project at home (work on your engineering log notes/sketches and begin constructing your prototype).