November 30th - December 4th
This week we will finish our study of Muscles and Bones. We will learn more
about the Ribs, Shoulders, Arms and Legs.
Students will be tested on this information on Thursday, December 3rd. They
are generating a Muscles and Bones packet in class to use as a study guide.
November 23rd - November 24th
During this short week we will continue our study of bones. We will focus on
the skull, the backbone, and joints.
November 16th - November 20th
This week we are beginning a 2-week study about Muscles and Bones. Students
will be tested on this information on Thursday, December 3rd. They are
generating a Muscles and Bones packet in class to use as a study guide.
November 9th - November 13th
This week we will explore the properties of Sound. Students
will engage in several hands-on science stations.
REMINDER: Students will have an assessment covering the parts of the ear and
their functions on Wednesday, 11/11. They have two-column notes and a
diagram to use as a study guide. We have reviewed extensively in class, as
well.
Model Projects are due THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th. Rough Drafts have been
edited and returned to students. Their final copy is due FRIDAY, NOVEMBER
13th.
November 2nd - November 6th
This week we will be reviewing the parts of the human eye and their functions.
Students will be ASSESSED on this information on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 4th. We
will review extensively in class, and students will use 2-column notes and a
diagram generated during our last unit as study guides.
Then, we will continue to explore the properties of Light. Students will
participate in several hands-on science stations, and fill out two-column
notes.
MODEL PROJECTS are due Wednesday, November 11th. Students will be creating a
model of EITHER the eye, ear or brain and writing a paragraph describing the
parts and functions of their model.
DUE TO THE DISRUPTED SCHEDULE, BOTH THE MODEL AND THE PARAGRAPHS will need to
be created AT HOME. Detailed instructions have come home with each students,
and information is on my Science Documents web page under "Model Project
Directions."
October 26th - October 30th
This week we will be reviewing the parts of the human eye and their functions.
Students will be ASSESSED on this information on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. We
will review extensively in class, and students will use 2-column notes and a
diagram generated during our last unit as study guides.
Then, we will begin to explore the properties of Light. Students will
participate in several hands-on science stations, and fill out two-column
notes.
MODEL PROJECTS will be assigned this week and will be due Wednesday, November
11th. Students will be creating a model of EITHER the eye, ear or brain
writing a paragraph describing the parts and functions of their model.
MODELS will be created AT HOME. PARAGRAPHS will be written DURING CLASS
TIME. Detailed information is on my Science Documents web page
under "Model Project Directions."
October 12th - October 15th
This week we will continue to explore the properties of Sound. Students
will engage in several hands-on science stations.
REMINDER: Students will have an assessment covering the parts of the ear and
their functions on Tueday, 10/13. They have two-column notes and a
diagram to use as a study guide.
Model Projects are due WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH. Models are to be created at
home. Students are making good progress on their paragraphs in class.
October 5th - October 9th
This week we will be exploring the properties of Sound and Light. Students
will engage in several hands-on science stations.
REMINDER: Students will have an assessment covering the parts of the eye and
their functions THIS TUESDAY, October 6th. They will have a quiz on the
parts of the ear and their functions on Tuesday, October 13th. They have two-
column notes and a diagram to use as a study guide.
Model Projects are due Wednesday, October 14th. I know that this may seem
overwhelming, but please remember that we are reviewing extensively in
class. Also, have your child break it down into smaller parts and review a
little bit each night.
September 28th - October 2nd
This week we will be reviewing the parts of the human eye and their functions.
Students will be ASSESSED on this information on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th. We
will review extensively in class, and students will use 2-column notes and a
diagram generated during our last unit as study guides.
Then, we will begin to explore the properties of Light. Students will
participate in several hands-on science stations, and fill out two-column
notes.
MODEL PROJECTS will be assigned this week and will be due Wednesday, October
13th. Students will be creating a model of EITHER the eye, ear or brain
writing a paragraph describing the parts and functions of their model.
MODELS will be created AT HOME. PARAGRAPHS will be written DURING CLASS
TIME. Detailed information is on my Science Documents web page
under "Model Project Directions."
September 21st - September 24th - Nelson Homeroom
This week student will learn about the parts of the human ear and their
functions. Students will not be assessed on this information
until our next unit, when we learn about light and sound.
September 14th - September 18th - Nelson Homeroom
This week we will be completing our study of the Brain and Nervous System.
Students will have an assessment covering this information on Thursday,
9/17. On Tuesday will begin to learn about the parts of the human eye and
ear and their functions. Students will not be assessed on this information
until our next unit, when we learn about light and sound.
September 8th - September 11th - Nelson Homeroom
This week we begin to study the Nervous System. Students will be learning
about the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, the parts of the brain and
what they are responsible for. You will find helpful information under
the "Science Documents" page under "Brain Information and Diagram."
August 24th - 28th
This week we will be completing our study of the Brain and Nervous System.
Students will have an assessment covering this information on Friday,
8/28. On Thursday will begin to learn about the parts of the human eye and
ear and their functions. Students will not be assessed on this information
until our next unit, when we learn about light and sound.
August 17th - August 21st
This week we begin to study the Nervous System. Students will be learning
about the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, the parts of the brain and
what they are responsible for. You will find helpful information under
the "Science Documents" page under "Brain Information and Diagram."
August 24th - 28th
This week we will be completing our study of the Brain and Nervous System.
Students will have an assessment covering this information on Friday,
8/28. On Thursday will begin to learn about the parts of the human eye and
ear and their functions. Students will not be assessed on this information
until our next unit, when we learn about light and sound.
