{"id":603,"date":"2020-02-12T09:40:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T14:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/robertl1\/?p=603"},"modified":"2020-02-12T09:40:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T14:40:40","slug":"wednesday-february-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/robertl1\/2020\/02\/12\/wednesday-february-12th\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday, February 12th!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>6th Grade Science<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<br>This week, we\u2019ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on\u00a0<strong>May 4th, 2020<\/strong>. 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.<br><strong><em>Homework<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u2013<\/em><br><strong><em>2\/12\/20\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Science Fair project proposal &amp; signed contract are due tomorrow!<br><strong><em>2\/13\/20\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Work on your science fair project &#8211; Conduct research!<br><strong><em>2\/14\/20 &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>If your topic has been approved, begin gathering science fair materials and start working on your experiment. If your topic has not been approved, edit your proposal to submit a revised proposal after winter break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7th Grade ELA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<br>This week, we\u2019ll be discussing, analyzing, and writing thesis statements. We\u2019ll be comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between thesis statements and topic sentences, and we\u2019ll discuss the reasons why thesis statements need a clear claim, evidence, and reasoning. Students should also continue working on\u00a0<strong>Book Project 3<\/strong>, which will be\u00a0<strong>due on Thursday, April 16th<\/strong>. All of the Book Project 3 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.<br><strong><em>Homework<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u2013<\/em><br><strong><em>2\/12\/20\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Continue reading for Book Project 3!<br><strong><em>2\/13\/20\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013  Continue reading &amp; working on Book Project 3! <br><strong><em>2\/14\/20\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013  Read &amp; work on Book Project 3 (Due April 16th)! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8th Grade STEM Apps<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<br>This week, the 8th grade students will begin brainstorming and gathering ideas for the Engineering Design Fair, which will take place on\u00a0<strong>May 4th, 2020<\/strong>. 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.<br><strong><em>Homework<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u2013<\/em><br><strong><em>2\/12\/20\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Engineering design fair project proposal &amp; signed contract are due tomorrow! <br><strong><em>2\/13\/20 &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>Work on your design fair project &#8211; Conduct research!<br><strong><em>2\/14\/20 &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>If your topic has been approved, begin gathering design fair materials and start working on your prototype drawings. If your topic has not been approved, edit your proposal to submit a revised proposal after winter break.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6th Grade Science\u00a0\u2013This week, we\u2019ll be focusing our efforts on preparing for the Science Fair, which will take place on\u00a0May 4th, 2020. 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