Welcome to the sixth grade and a clean slate for all! I look forward to
working with each and every
one of you! -Mrs. Kearney
Remember that extra help with Mrs. Kearney is available during some lunch
periods as well as after
school (by appointment). This is subject to change as schedules for the year
may change.
05/06-05/09:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
NJASK this week
Due to the unfortunate demise of my computer, Grade Sheets will be postponed
until the end of the week.
If you owe work or were absent and have not handed that work it, return it
to me ASAP.
05/03/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Due to timing and testing, the test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound
energies has been CANCELLED.
05/02/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide
to follow and review in class.
05/01/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow and review
in class
04/30/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow and review
in class
04/29/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow and review
in class
04/26/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow
04/25/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow and review
in class
CHALLENGE: Write a poem for MIRAGE.
04/24/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow
CHALLENGE: Write a poem for MIRAGE.
04/23/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/10.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow
CHALLENGE: Write a poem for MIRAGE.
04/22/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Test on thermal, electrical, light, and sound energies on Wednesday, 05/01.
You already have some
notes and handouts; further typed notes and Study Guide to follow
CHALLENGE: Write a poem for MIRAGE.
04/19/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Complete "Knowledge Builder" WS: Since there was no sun yesterday, you have
the weekend to
complete this.
04/18/13:
REMINDER: May 24-No school
Complete "Knowledge Builder" WS, as much as you can
04/17/13:
REMINDERS: NO Parent-Teacher Conferences this week--full days of school
May 24-Minimum Day is now NO SCHOOL
Complete Unit 3: Light WS
04/16/13:
The Series and Parallel Lab (this is an online lab-follow the directions in
your packet) is due
tomorrow (remember, this was assigned on 04/03 and we worked on it in class
before break)
REMINDERS: School Budget voting today 2-9PM
NO Parent-Teacher Conferences this week--full days of school
May 24-Minimum Day is now NO SCHOOL
04/15/13:
The Series and Parallel Lab (this is an online lab-follow the directions in
your packet) is not due until
Wednesday, 04/17.
REMINDERS: School Budget voting tomorrow
NO Parent-Teacher Conferences this week--full days of school
May 24-Minimum Day is now NO SCHOOL
04/05/13:
Great job at the Science Fair! All projects should be picked up by 3PM
today, unless other
arrangements have been made with administration. Thank you for all of your
hard work
Have a wonderful break!
The Series and Parallel Lab (this is an online lab-follow the directions in
your packet) is not due until
Wednesday, 04/17.
04/04/13:
REMINDER: SCIENCE FAIR IS tonight at 7-9 PM IN THE GYM
CLARIFICATION: Project pick up is either Thursday night beginning at 8:50PM or
after school on
Friday.
Hope to see you all there!
04/03/13:
REMINDER: SCIENCE FAIR IS tomorrow night at 7-9 PM IN THE GYM
CLARIFICATION: Project pick up is either Thursday night beginning at 8:50PM or
after school on
Friday.
Hope to see you all there!
04/02/13:
REMINDER: SCIENCE FAIR IS 04/04 7-9 PM IN THE GYM
ALL PROJECTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SCHOOL BY 3PM ON FRIDAY 04/05!
If you are at the Science Fair at night, projects may be removed beginning at
8:50PM
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT REMINDER: REFER TO THE DOCUMENTS AND LINKS SECTION OF
THIS WEB SITE FOR COPIES OF MATERIALS AS WELL AS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS!
04/01/13:
REMINDER: SCIENCE FAIR IS 04/04 7-9 PM IN THE GYM
ALL PROJECTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SCHOOL BY 3PM ON FRIDAY 04/05!
If you are at the Science Fair at night, projects may be removed beginning at
8:50PM
Period 7: Grade Sheets need to be signed for Tuesday (some exceptions, please
speak with
your parents) and missing assignments can be turned in on Tuesday.
03/28/13:
REMINDER: SCIENCE FAIR IS 04/04 7-9 PM IN THE GYM
ALL PROJECTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SCHOOL BY 3PM ON FRIDAY 04/05! SO THAT GYM
CLASSES CAN OCCUR!
Periods 3,5,&8: Grade Sheets need to be signed for Monday (some exceptions,
please speak with
your parents) and missing assignments can be turned in on Monday.
03/27/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
03/25-03/26/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
DUE WEDNESDAY: Bring in a penny and a nickel, as well as a lemon or lime
(see list below)
If your last name begins with A-K, bring in a lime
If your last name begins with L-Z, bring in a lemon
03/22/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Prepare for your presentations
DUE WEDNESDAY: Bring in a penny and a nickel, as well as a lemon or lime
(see list below)
If your last name begins with A-K, bring in a lime
If your last name begins with L-Z, bring in a lemon
03/21/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Prepare for your presentations
03/20/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Prepare for your presentations
03/19/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Remember your extra credit SFP poster mini projects-due 03/20 (TOMORROW)
Prepare for your presentations
03/18/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Remember your extra credit SFP poster mini projects-due 03/20
Prepare for your presentations
03/15/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Remember your extra credit SFP poster mini projects-due 03/20
Prepare for your presentations
03/14/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Remember your extra credit SFP poster mini projects-due 03/20
Prepare for your presentations
03/13/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
Remember your extra credit SFP poster mini projects-due 03/20
Prepare for your presentations
03/12/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
DUE TO MY ABSENCE ON FRIDAY, the test will be Wednesday, 03/13 (Typed notes
already provided;
Study Guide to follow)
Remember your extra credit SFP poster mini projects-due 03/20
Prepare for your presentations
03/11/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28 (last day of
the marking period!)
DUE TO MY ABSENCE ON FRIDAY, the test will be Wednesday, 03/13 (Typed notes
already provided;
Study Guide to follow)
03/08/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28
Continue researching and working on SFP
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
3 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
Test CHANGED TO TUESDAY 03/12 (Typed notes already provided; Study Guide to
follow)
03/07/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28
Continue researching and working on SFP
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
4 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
If you did not finish the Park World Plot project, please go to
www.engineeringinteract.org and
complete it at home before 03/08. You are on your honor to complete this one
time. Please print the
certificate or email a snapshot to me for credit.
Test CHANGED TO TUESDAY 03/12 (Typed notes already provided; Study Guide to
follow)
03/06/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues-you have until 03/28
Continue researching and working on SFP
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
5 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
If you did not finish the Park World Plot project, please go to
www.engineeringinteract.org and
complete it at home before 03/08. You are on your honor to complete this one
time. Please print the
certificate or email a snapshot to me for credit.
PERIOD 3 ONLY: Return signed Grade Sheets. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN
ERROR ON THEM. THE
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE STILL DUE ON 03/11!!
Test on Monday, 03/11 (Typed notes already provided; Study Guide to follow)
03/05/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #3 due tomorrow
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
6 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
If you did not finish the Park World Plot project, please go to
www.engineeringinteract.org and
complete it at home before 03/08. You are on your honor to complete this one
time. Please print the
certificate or email a snapshot to me for credit.
PERIOD 3 ONLY: Return signed Grade Sheets. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN
ERROR ON THEM. THE
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE STILL DUE ON 03/11!!
Test on Monday, 03/11 (Typed notes already provided; Study Guide to follow)
03/04/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
7 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
If you did not finish the Park World Plot project, please go to
www.engineeringinteract.org and
complete it at home before 03/08. You are on your honor to complete this one
time. Please print the
certificate or email a snapshot to me for credit.
Test on Monday, 03/11 (Typed notes already provided; Study Guide to follow)
03/01/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
12 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
If you did not finish the Park World Plot project, please go to
www.engineeringinteract.org and
complete it at home. Please print the certificate or email a snapshot to me
for credit.
02/28/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
11 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
02/27/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
12 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
02/26/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
Rough draft of your paper OR your Power Point on a flash drive are due on
02/27 (up till what you
have completed, but at least HALF of the report/presentation...the more you
have done, the better for
you)
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
13 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
02/25/13:
Extra credit: Bring in one box of tissues
Continue researching and working on SFP
Rough draft of your paper OR your Power Point on a flash drive are due on
02/27 (up till what you
have completed, but at least HALF of the report/presentation...the more you
have done, the better for
you)
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
14 days until SFPs are due (artifacts and papers or Power Points)!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash
drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in preparation for
Monday's due date.
02/15/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
Rough draft of your paper OR your Power Point on a flash drive are due on
02/27 (up till what you
have completed...the more you have done, the better for you)
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
24 days until SFPs are due!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in
preparation for Monday's due date.
02/14/13:
"Pop" quiz on speed formula postponed until tomorrow!
Continue researching and working on SFP
Rough draft of your paper OR your Power Point on a flash drive are due on
02/27 (up till what you
have completed...the more you have done, the better for you)
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
25 days until SFPs are due!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in
preparation for Monday's due date.
02/13/13:
"Pop" quiz on speed formula postponed until tomorrow!
Continue researching and working on SFP
Rough draft of your paper OR your Power Point on a flash drive are due on
02/27 (up till what you
have completed...the more you have done, the better for you)
SFP Status Update #3 due 03/06
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
26 days until SFPs are due!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in
preparation for Monday's due date.
02/12/13:
"Pop" quiz on speed formula tomorrow!
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
27 days until SFPs are due!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in
preparation for Monday's due date.
02/11/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
28 days until SFPs are due!
ALL SFP DUE FOR GRADE 6 on MARCH 11; Paper OR Power Point AND artifact (if
it is small) or DIGITAL photos (if it is a large artifact). IF you have a
large artifact YOU must bring to school (gym) on Wednesday, April 3. YOU MUST
SPEAK WITH ME TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO BRING YOUR ARTIFACT IN ON APRIL 3rd! NO
EXCEPTIONS! You will be given time on computers on Friday the 8th to check to
make sure your flash drives work with your projects/papers/pictures on them in
preparation for Monday's due date.
02/08/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
02/07/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
02/06/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
02/05/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
Bring in a flash drive to save your SFP Power Point or report when we work
in class
02/04/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
02/01/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
01/31/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #2 due 02/13
01/30/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #1 due 01/30 (tomorrow)
01/29/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #1 due 01/30 (tomorrow)
01/28/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
SFP Status Update #1 due 01/30
01/25/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
Complete the Speed/Velocity/Acceleration "mini-project" from class
SFP Status Update #1 due 01/30
01/24/13:
Continue researching and working on SFP
01/23/13:
SFP Proposal Parent Signature due 01/24
01/22/13:
SFP Proposal Parent Signature due 01/24
01/21/13:
NO SCHOOL TODAY! MLK Day!
01/18/13:
SFP Proposal due 01/17
Get Grade Sheets signed (Period 3 only--printer problems; remaining students
will get theirs on
Tuesday!)
01/17/13:
SFP Proposal Parent Signature due 01/24
01/16/13:
SFP Proposal due tomorrow
01/14-01/15: Remember to have SFP Proposal due 01/17
01/11/13:
Teacher Approval for SFP Proposal due 01/17
Get Grade Sheets signed
01/10/13:
Teacher Approval for SFP Proposal due 01/17
01/09/13:
Science Fair Project Acknowledgement Slip due 01/10
01/08/13:
Science Fair Project Acknowledgement Slip due 01/10
01/07/13:
Review note
Science Fair Project Acknowledgement Slip due 01/10
01/04/13:
Review notes
01/03/13:
Moldy Bread lab reprint (if applicable)
01/02/13:
Welcome back!
Bring in Cell Booklets tomorrow!
Complete Chapter Review on p. 60 (all of the page)
DECEMBER BREAK:
Students: SECOND CHANCE FOR YOUR CELL BOOKLETS! DUE ON 01/03/13. Thanks
for your
understanding! I'm much better now! Have a WONDERFUL Break!
12/19/12:
SECOND CHANCE FOR YOUR CELL BOOKLETS! DUE ON 01/03/13
PERIODS 5&7 only: If you did not finish the following Brain Pop quizzes in
class, please complete
them and EMAIL them to me (kearney@oaklandschoolsnj.org) for homework:
Mitosis
Cells
Cell Specialization
12/18/12:
PERIODS 5&7 only: If you did not finish the following Brain Pop quizzes in
class, please complete
them and EMAIL them to me (kearney@oaklandschoolsnj.org) for homework:
Mitosis
Cells
Cell Specialization
12/17/12:
Test on 12/18-Study Guides given today; ALSO USE YOUR NOTES!!!!
DOWNLOADABLE NOTES AND STUDY GUIDE IN MY "GRADE 6 DOCUMENTS" SECTION!
PERIODS 5&7 only: If you did not finish the following Brain Pop quizzes in
class, please complete
them and EMAIL them to me (kearney@oaklandschoolsnj.org) for homework:
Mitosis
Cells
Cell Specialization
12/14/12:
Test on 12/18-Study Guides given today; ALSO USE YOUR NOTES!!!!
DOWNLOADABLE NOTES AND STUDY GUIDE IN MY "GRADE 6 DOCUMENTS" SECTION!
PERIODS 5&7 only: If you did not finish the following Brain Pop quizzes in
class, please complete
them and EMAIL them to me (kearney@oaklandschoolsnj.org) for homework:
Mitosis
Cells
Cell Specialization
12/13/12:
Test on 12/18
12/12/12:
Cell Booklets due tomorrow!
Test on 12/18
12/11/12:
1. Cell Booklet is due 12/13. Be creative and write a story, comic, drama,
crime story,
mystery, etc to explain the organelles. Use the rubric provided in class today
(also found in the
"Documents" section of this web site. Remember that each page for the
organelles must have the
name of the organelle, an illustration (drawn NOT printed from the Internet,
etc), if it is found in the
plant or animal cell (or both), include 2-3 facts about the organelle, and be
creative.
2. Test on microscopes, living things, and cells is on 12/18 (microscope
notes/diagram, living
things notes, cell notes already distributed; please also refer to the
Documents link for some
resources).
12/10/12:
1. If you missed the Cheek Cell Lab, you have until tomorrow to make an
appointment to see me.
2. Cell Booklet is due 12/13. Be creative and write a story, comic, drama,
crime story,
mystery, etc to explain the organelles. Use the rubric provided in class today
(also found in the
"Documents" section of this web site. Remember that each page for the
organelles must have the
name of the organelle, an illustration (drawn NOT printed from the Internet,
etc), if it is found in the
plant or animal cell (or both), include 2-3 facts about the organelle, and be
creative.
3. Test on microscopes, living things, and cells is on 12/18 (microscope
notes/diagram, living
things notes, cell notes already distributed; please also refer to the
Documents link for some
resources).
12/07/12:
1. If you missed the Cheek Cell Lab, you have until 12/11 to make an
appointment to see me.
2. Cell Booklet is due 12/13. Be creative and write a story, comic, drama,
crime story,
mystery, etc to explain the organelles. Use the rubric provided in class today
(also found in the
"Documents" section of this web site. Remember that each page for the
organelles must have the
name of the organelle, an illustration (drawn NOT printed from the Internet,
etc), if it is found in the
plant or animal cell (or both), include 2-3 facts about the organelle, and be
creative.
3. Test on microscopes, living things, and cells is on 12/18 (microscope
notes/diagram, living
things notes, cell notes already distributed; please also refer to the
Documents link for some
resources).
4. Get Grade Sheets signed
12/06/12:
1. No CTR
2. If you missed any notes, a copy can be found in the Documents section.
3. If you have "See me" on a lab sheet and if you need after school time,
you have until 12/07 to receive credit.
A. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the "e" lab: Go
to this site http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
and go to the "Virtual Scope" link. Illustrate the "e" under each
magnification. Attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed
in by 12/07 for credit.
B. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the Pond Scum
Lab: Go to this site
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-
uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html
and click on FOUR organisms. Illustrate and summarize each of them
and attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed in by 12/07
for credit.
4. If you missed the Cheek Cell Lab, you have until 12/11 to make an
appointment to see me.
5. Continue working on the Cell Booklet. Be creative and write a story,
comic, drama, crime story,
mystery, etc to explain the organelles. Use the rubric provided in class today
(also found in the
"Documents" section of this web site. Remember that each page for the
organelles must have the
name of the organelle, an illustration (drawn NOT printed from the Internet,
etc), if it is found in the
plant or animal cell (or both), include 2-3 facts about the organelle, and be
creative.
6. Test on microscopes, living things, and cells is on 12/18 (microscope
notes/diagram, living
things notes, cell notes already distributed; please also refer to the
Documents link for some
resources).
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED IN THE "DOCUMENTS"
TAB! NOTES AND CELL PACKET KEYS ARE THERE.
12/05/12:
1. No CTR
2. If you missed any notes, a copy can be found in the Documents section.
3. If you have "See me" on a lab sheet and if you need after school time,
you have until 12/07 to receive credit.
A. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the "e" lab: Go
to this site http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
and go to the "Virtual Scope" link. Illustrate the "e" under each
magnification. Attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed
in by 12/07 for credit.
B. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the Pond Scum
Lab: Go to this site
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-
uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html
and click on FOUR organisms. Illustrate and summarize each of them
and attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed in by 12/07
for credit.
4. If you missed the Cheek Cell Lab, you have until 12/11 to make an
appointment to see me.
5. Continue working on the Cell Booklet. Be creative and write a story,
comic, drama, crime story,
mystery, etc to explain the organelles. Use the rubric provided in class today
(also found in the
"Documents" section of this web site. Remember that each page for the
organelles must have the
name of the organelle, an illustration (drawn NOT printed from the Internet,
etc), if it is found in the
plant or animal cell (or both), include 2-3 facts about the organelle, and be
creative.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED IN THE "DOCUMENTS"
TAB! NOTES AND CELL PACKET KEYS ARE THERE.
12/04/12:
1. No CTR
2. If you missed any notes, a copy can be found in the Documents section.
3. If you have "See me" on a lab sheet and if you need after school time,
you have until 12/07 to receive credit.
A. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the "e" lab: Go
to this site http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
and go to the "Virtual Scope" link. Illustrate the "e" under each
magnification. Attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed
in by 12/07 for credit.
B. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the Pond Scum
Lab: Go to this site
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-
uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html
and click on FOUR organisms. Illustrate and summarize each of them
and attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed in by 12/07
for credit.
4. If you missed the Cheek Cell Lab, you have until 12/11 to make an
appointment to see me.
5. Continue working on the Cell Booklet. Be creative and write a story,
comic, drama, crime story,
mystery, etc to explain the organelles. Use the rubric provided in class today
(also found in the
"Documents" section of this web site. Remember that each page for the
organelles must have the
name of the organelle, an illustration (drawn NOT printed from the Internet,
etc), if it is found in the
plant or animal cell (or both), include 2-3 facts about the organelle, and be
creative.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED IN THE "DOCUMENTS"
TAB! NOTES AND CELL PACKET KEYS ARE THERE.
ALSO, AS A REMINDER: (Originally posted 09/07/12 and Supply Lists were
available over the summer):
"All supplies for class must be...brought EVERY DAY:
-Binder with lined paper
-Pencil (and a backup)
-Black/blue ink pen (and a backup)
-Red pen (and a backup)
-Agenda
-Your books
-Homework
-Colored pencils/markers/crayons
-Sweater/sweatshirt (winter)"
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED DAILY WITH THESE ITEMS! THIS WILL HELP
CLASS TIME TO BE UTILIZED PROPERLY.
12/03/12:
1. No CTR
2. If you missed any notes, a copy can be found in the Documents section.
3. If you have "See me" on a lab sheet and if you need after school time,
you have until 12/07 to receive credit.
A. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the "e" lab: Go
to this site http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
and go to the "Virtual Scope" link. Illustrate the "e" under each
magnification. Attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed
in by 12/07 for credit.
B. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the Pond Scum
Lab: Go to this site
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-
uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html
and click on FOUR organisms. Illustrate and summarize each of them
and attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed in by 12/07
for credit.
4. If you missed the Cheek Cell Lab, you have until 12/11 to make an
appointment to see me.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED IN THE "DOCUMENTS"
TAB! NOTES AND CELL PACKET KEYS ARE THERE.
ALSO, AS A REMINDER: (Originally posted 09/07/12 and Supply Lists were
available over the summer):
"All supplies for class must be...brought EVERY DAY:
-Binder with lined paper
-Pencil (and a backup)
-Black/blue ink pen (and a backup)
-Red pen (and a backup)
-Agenda
-Your books
-Homework
-Colored pencils/markers/crayons
-Sweater/sweatshirt (winter)"
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED DAILY WITH THESE ITEMS! THIS WILL HELP
CLASS TIME TO BE UTILIZED PROPERLY.
11/30/12:
1. No CTR
2. If you missed any notes, a copy can be found in the Documents section.
3. If you have "See me" on a lab sheet and if you need after school time,
you have until 12/07 to receive credit.
A. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the "e" lab: Go
to this site http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
and go to the "Virtual Scope" link. Illustrate the "e" under each
magnification. Attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed
in by 12/07 for credit.
B. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the Pond Scum
Lab: Go to this site
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-
uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html
and click on FOUR organisms. Illustrate and summarize each of them
and attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed in by 12/07
for credit.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED IN THE "DOCUMENTS"
TAB! NOTES AND CELL PACKET KEYS ARE THERE.
ALSO, AS A REMINDER: (Originally posted 09/07/12 and Supply Lists were
available over the summer):
"All supplies for class must be...brought EVERY DAY:
-Binder with lined paper
-Pencil (and a backup)
-Black/blue ink pen (and a backup)
-Red pen (and a backup)
-Agenda
-Your books
-Homework
-Colored pencils/markers/crayons
-Sweater/sweatshirt (winter)"
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED DAILY WITH THESE ITEMS! THIS WILL HELP
CLASS TIME TO BE UTILIZED PROPERLY.
11/29/12:
1. No CTR
2. If you missed any notes, you have until 11/30 to have made an appointment
and to see me in
order to make them up.
3. If you have "See me" on a lab sheet and if you need after school time, you
have until 12/07 to
receive credit.
A. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the "e" lab: Go
to this site
http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/ and go to the "Virtual Scope"
link. Illustrate the
"e" under each magnification. Attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be
handed in by 12/07 for
credit.
B. If you are unable to meet after school and you owe me the Pond Scum
Lab: Go to this site
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html?http://www.microscopy-
uk.org.uk/ponddip/index.html and click on FOUR organisms. Illustrate and
summarize each of them
and attach it to the original lab sheet. It must be handed in by 12/07 for credit.
4. Complete the Cell packet, if you did not finish in class this week.
11/28/12:
No CTR
If you missed any notes, you have until 11/30 to have made an appointment
and to see me in order
to make them up.
11/27/12:
No CTR
If you missed any notes, you have until 11/30 to have made an appointment
and to see me in order
to make them up.
11/26/12:
No CTR
If you missed any notes, you have until 11/30 to have made an appointment
and to see me in order
to make them up.
UPDATE: We collected 11 grocery bags full of food and donations! THANK YOU!
11/21/12:
Thank you to all who donated to the food drive! We did great! Donations will
be dropped off to the
Center for Food Action, which supports our surrounding communities, including
those in Oakland!
Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!
11/20/12:
No CTR
Extra Credit: EITHER bring in one non-perishiable item OR write a short
essay explaining ways that
you can help others in need for little to no money TOMORROW!
You may bring a snack food for you to eat tomorrow (Minimum Day).
11/19/12:
No CTR
Extra Credit: EITHER bring in one non-perishiable item OR write a short
essay explaining ways that
you can help others in need for little to no money. Due 11/21.
If you missed the microscope labs (E or Pond Scum/Life) you have until 11/20
(tomorrow) to SEE ME
for make a up time.
You may bring a snack food for you to eat on 11/21 (Minimum Day).
11/15/12:
No CTR
Cover CELL text by Monday; Remember to put your first and last names,
Kearney Room 18, and your
class period on the inside cover in pen.
Extra Credit: EITHER bring in one non-perishiable item OR write a short
essay explaining ways that
you can help others in need for little to no money. Due 11/21.
If you missed the microscope labs (E or Pond Scum/Life) you have until 11/20
to see me for make
up time.
11/14/12:
Periods 7-8: Get Grade Sheets signed for tomorrow. Should you notice any
mistakes, please let me
know tomorrow. Great job!
If you missed any portion of the Pond Life Lab, you have until 11/20 to see
me to make it up.
11/13/12:
Get Grade Sheets signed for tomorrow. Should you notice any mistakes, please
let me know
tomorrow. Great job!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to printer problems, Periods 7&8 will get their Grade
Sheets tomorrow. Sorry for
the inconvenience!
11/08/12:
WHEW! Maybe we can all get back to "normal" soon!
In understanding the situations many of us are currently enduring, CTRs will
be suspended until
further notice.
Students were provided with a final list of assignments owed. Grade Sheets
are due to be distributed
in the near future.
Gummy Bear Lab sheets that were due on 10/31, are now due tomorrow.
Students who missed microscope work should see me before 11/13 for makeup time.
10/25/12:
-No CTR this week!
10/24/12:
-No CTR this week!
10/23/12:
-No CTR this week!
10/22/12:
-No CTR this week!
-Type lab report and SAVE IT on your computers; due date TBD (sloppy copy
from what we
completed in class can be found in the binders)
-If you are missing work, a quiz, a test, or a lab it is YOUR responsibility
to make an appointment with me to make up the work. In the future, you will
have a limited amount of time to complete this. This time, I will make
appointments until 10/23 to make up work. After that date, you will not
receive credit for what is missing.
-If you need assistance with the lab report, please make an appointment to
see me after school BEFORE the lab reports are due!
10/19/12:
-No CTR this week!
-Type lab report and SAVE IT on your computers; due date TBD (sloppy copy
from what we
completed in class can be found in the binders)
-If you are missing work, a quiz, a test, or a lab it is YOUR responsibility
to make an appointment with me to make up the work. In the future, you will
have a limited amount of time to complete this. This time, I will make
appointments until 10/23 to make up work. After that date, you will not
receive credit for what is missing.
-If you need assistance with the lab report, please make an appointment to
see me after school BEFORE the lab reports are due!
10/18/12:
CHECK OUT THE "GRADE 6 DOCUMENTS" LINK FOR THE LAB REPORT (find your class
period), STUDY GUIDE, AND NOTES FOR THE UPCOMING TEST!
-No CTR this week!
-Type lab report and SAVE IT on your computers; due date TBD (sloppy copy
from what we
completed in class can be found in the binders)
-Test on Friday, 10/19 (typed notes, Study Guide provided)
-If you are missing work, a quiz, a test, or a lab it is YOUR responsibility
to make an appointment with me to make up the work. In the future, you will
have a limited amount of time to complete this. This time, I will make
appointments until 10/23 to make up work. After that date, you will not
receive credit for what is missing.
-If you need assistance with the lab report, please make an appointment to
see me after school BEFORE the lab reports are due!
-Grade Sheets are due tomorrow, signed by a parent/guardian
10/17/12:
CHECK OUT THE "GRADE 6 DOCUMENTS" LINK FOR THE LAB REPORT (find your class
period), STUDY
GUIDE, AND NOTES FOR THE UPCOMING TEST!
-No CTR this week!
-Type lab report and SAVE IT on your computers; due date TBD (sloppy copy
from what we completed in class can be found in the binders)
-Test on Friday, 10/19 (typed notes, Study Guide provided)
-If you are missing work, a quiz, a test, or a lab it is YOUR responsibility
to make an appointment with me to make up the work. In the future, you will
have a limited amount of time to complete this. This time, I will make
appointments until 10/23 to make up work. After that date, you will not
receive credit for what is missing.
-If you need assistance with the lab report, please make an appointment to
see me after school BEFORE the lab reports are due!
10/16/12:
CHECK OUT THE "GRADE 6 DOCUMENTS" LINK FOR THE LAB REPORT (find your class
period), STUDY
GUIDE, AND NOTES FOR THE UPCOMING TEST!
-No CTR this week!
-Type lab report and SAVE IT on your computers; due date TBD (sloppy copy
from what we completed in class can be found in the binders)
-Test on Friday, 10/19 (typed notes, Study Guide provided)
-Bring your Moldy Bread jar tomorrow
-If you are missing work, a quiz, a test, or a lab it is YOUR responsibility
to make an appointment with me to make up the work. In the future, you will
have a limited amount of time to complete this. This time, I will make
appointments until 10/23 to make up work. After that date, you will not
receive credit for what is missing.
-If you need assistance with the lab report, please make an appointment to
see me after school BEFORE the lab reports are due!
PERIOD 7: YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR STUDY GUIDES AND NOTES TOMORROW!
10/15/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/26 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB
REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
IN CLASS!
No due date yet!
3. TEST IS FRIDAY, 10/19 (typed notes and study guide to follow)
4. Moldy Bread jars due Wednesday
10/12/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/26 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB
REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
IN CLASS!
No due date yet!
3. TEST IS FRIDAY, 10/19 (typed notes and study guide to follow)
4. Moldy Bread jars due Wednesday
10/11/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/19 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB
REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
IN CLASS!
No due date yet!
3. TEST IS NOT TUESDAY…DATE TBD
4. Moldy Bread jars due Wednesday
10/10/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/19 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB
REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
IN CLASS!
No due date yet!
3. TEST IS NOT TUESDAY…DATE TBD
4. Moldy Bread jars due Wednesday
10/09/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/19 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB
REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
IN CLASS!
No due date yet!
3. TEST IS NOT TUESDAY…DATE TBD
10/08/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/19 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB
REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
IN CLASS!
No due date yet!
10/05/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR)-NONE this week! #4 due 10/19 (TBA)
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations. BEGIN TYPING
YOUR LAB REPORT! YOU ARE COPYING AND ADDING TO THE LAB REPORT WE HAVE BEEN
WORKING ON IN CLASS! (There is no due date yet because the lab is ongoing. I
simply want you to not leave things until the last minute and type and save
what we have already completed).
3. Bring ear buds or earphones to keep here for computer activities (due
Monday, as we will need Tuesday or Thursday)
10/04/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 10/05
NEXT WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION #3(SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
Answer the following riddles and explain:
a.Two fathers and two sons sat down to eat eggs for breakfast. They ate
exactly three eggs, each
person had an egg. The riddle is for you to explain how
b. A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for
shipping. In one shipment,
he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes,
how many cartons did he
ship?
c. Three brothers live in a farm. They agreed to buy new seeds: Adam and Ben
would go and Charlie
stayed to protect fields. Ben bought 75 sacks of wheat in the market whereas
Adam bought 45 sacks.
At home, they split the sacks equally. Charlie had paid 1400 dollars for the
wheat. How many dollars
did Ben and Adam get of the sum, considering equal split of the sacks?
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations.
3. Bring ear buds or headphones to keep here for computer activities
10/03/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 10/05
NEXT WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION #3(SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
Answer the following riddles and explain:
a.Two fathers and two sons sat down to eat eggs for breakfast. They ate
exactly three eggs, each
person had an egg. The riddle is for you to explain how
b. A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for
shipping. In one shipment,
he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes,
how many cartons did he
ship?
c. Three brothers live in a farm. They agreed to buy new seeds: Adam and Ben
would go and Charlie
stayed to protect fields. Ben bought 75 sacks of wheat in the market whereas
Adam bought 45 sacks.
At home, they split the sacks equally. Charlie had paid 1400 dollars for the
wheat. How many dollars
did Ben and Adam get of the sum, considering equal split of the sacks?
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations.
3. Bring ear buds or headphones to keep here for computer activities
10/02/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 10/05
NEXT WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION #3(SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
Answer the following riddles and explain:
a.Two fathers and two sons sat down to eat eggs for breakfast. They ate
exactly three eggs, each
person had an egg. The riddle is for you to explain how
b. A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for
shipping. In one shipment,
he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes,
how many cartons did he
ship?
c. Three brothers live in a farm. They agreed to buy new seeds: Adam and Ben
would go and Charlie
stayed to protect fields. Ben bought 75 sacks of wheat in the market whereas
Adam bought 45 sacks.
At home, they split the sacks equally. Charlie had paid 1400 dollars for the
wheat. How many dollars
did Ben and Adam get of the sum, considering equal split of the sacks?
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations.
3. Brain Pop “Measuring Mass.” Take quiz.
10/01/12:
1.Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 10/05
NEXT WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION #3(SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
Answer the following riddles and explain:
a.Two fathers and two sons sat down to eat eggs for breakfast. They ate
exactly three eggs, each
person had an egg. The riddle is for you to explain how
b. A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for
shipping. In one shipment,
he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes,
how many cartons did he
ship?
c. Three brothers live in a farm. They agreed to buy new seeds: Adam and Ben
would go and Charlie
stayed to protect fields. Ben bought 75 sacks of wheat in the market whereas
Adam bought 45 sacks.
At home, they split the sacks equally. Charlie had paid 1400 dollars for the
wheat. How many dollars
did Ben and Adam get of the sum, considering equal split of the sacks?
2.Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations…ADDED STEP!
09/28/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 10/05
NEXT WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION #3(SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
Answer the following riddles and explain:
a. Two fathers and two sons sat down to eat eggs for breakfast. They ate exactly
three eggs, each person had an egg. The riddle is for you to explain how
b. A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for
shipping. In
one shipment, he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than
small
boxes, how many cartons did he ship?
c. Three brothers live in a farm. They agreed to buy new seeds: Adam and Ben
would
go and Charlie stayed to protect fields. Ben bought 75 sacks of wheat in the
market
whereas Adam bought 45 sacks. At home, they split the sacks equally. Charlie
had paid
1400 dollars for the wheat. How many dollars did Ben and Adam get of the sum,
considering equal split of the sacks?
2. Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations
09/27/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due TOMORROW
THIS WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 2 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will
be graded
on this; your grade will be based on scientific explanation, your effort, and
your details.
Why is knowing about the growth of mold on bread important in daily life?
Explain.
2. Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations
09/26/12: NO SCHOOL
09/25/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 09/28
THIS WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 2 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will be graded on this; your grade will be based on scientific
explanation, your effort, and your details.
Why is knowing about the growth of mold on bread important in daily life?
Explain.
2. Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations
REMEMBER THERE IS NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
09/24/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 09/28
THIS WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 2 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will be graded on this; your grade will be based on scientific
explanation, your effort, and your details.
Why is knowing about the growth of mold on bread important in daily life?
Explain.
2. Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations
3. Brain Pop XC (Extra Credit) Solstice and Equinox DO THE QUIZ
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09/21/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response (CTR) due 09/28
NEXT WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 2 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will be graded
on this; your grade will be based on scientific explanation, your effort, and
your details.
Why is knowing the growth of mold on bread important in daily life? Explain
2. Continue Moldy Bread lab at home and make your observations
09/20/12:
Critical Thinking Response due tomorrow
Begin Moldy Bread lab at home (if you haven't already)
09/19/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response due 09/21
THIS WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 3 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will be graded on this; your grade will be based on scientific
explanation, your effort, and your details.
Even in the best of situations, where everyone is following the safety rules,
accidents can happen. Is there any way to prevent all lab accidents? Explain.
If you ran a science lab, how would YOU make sure that everyone followed the
rules and was safe in the lab? Explain
2. Materials for Moldy Bread lab (to be kept at home): 2 slices of bread, 2
air tight containers. HAVE YOUR LAB SETUP COMPLETED AT HOME BY FRIDAY!
SPECIAL NOTES FOR THE Moldy Bread lab:
*Put an X through #5.
*Put a note next to #4 to begin this portion by the weekend of September
28th.
09/18/12:
1. Critical Thinking Response due 09/21
THIS WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 3 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will be graded
on this; your grade will be based on scientific explanation, your effort, and
your details.
Even in the best of situations, where everyone is following the safety rules,
accidents can
happen. Is there any way to prevent all lab accidents? Explain. If you ran a
science lab, how would
YOU make sure that everyone followed the rules and was safe in the lab? Explain
2. Materials for Moldy Bread lab (to be kept at home): 2 slices of bread, 2
glass jars
09/14/12:
-Critical Thinking Response due 09/21
-Lab Safety quiz Tuesday (use your WSs, HW, etc) on 09/18 (Tuesday)
THIS WEEK’S CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION (SHORT ESSAY; DUE ON FRIDAY):
This short essay should be 3 full paragraphs and answer the question (no
fluff!). You will be graded on this; your grade will be based on scientific
explanation, your effort, and your details.
Even in the best of situations, where everyone is following the safety rules,
accidents can happen. Is there any way to prevent all lab accidents? Explain.
If you ran a science lab, how would YOU make sure that everyone followed the
rules and was safe in the lab? Explain
09/13/12:
Review notes
09/12/12:
Complete the Spongebob Lab Safety worksheet (click on the "Grade 6
Documents" button to the left.
You will find it there). Print the page and follow the directions OR write
your answers in your binders (lined paper).
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE FILE, HERE IS THE TEXT OF YOUR HOMEWORK:
Worksheet created by T. Trimpe 2003 http://sciencespot.net/
Scientific Method Name ________________________
Science Safety Rules
The Bikini Bottom gang has been learning safety rules during science class.
Read the paragraphs below to find the broken safety rules and underline each
one. How many can you find?
SpongeBob, Patrick, and Gary were thrilled when Mr. Krabbs gave their
teacher a chemistry set! Mr. Krabbs warned them to be careful and reminded
them to follow the safety rules they had learned in science class. The teacher
passed out the materials and provided each person with an experiment book.
SpongeBob and Gary flipped through the book and decided to test the
properties of a mystery substance. Since the teacher did not tell them to wear the
safety goggles, they left them on the table. SpongeBob lit the Bunsen burner and
then reached across the flame to get a test tube from Gary. In the process, he
knocked over a bottle of the mystery substance and a little bit splashed on Gary.
SpongeBob poured some of the substance into a test tube and began to heat it.
When it started to bubble he looked into the test tube to see what was happening
and pointed it towards Gary so he could see. Gary thought it smelled weird so he
took a deep whiff of it. He didn’t think it smelled poisonous and tasted a
little bit
of the substance. They were worried about running out of time, so they left the
test tube and materials on the table and moved to a different station to try
another
experiment.
Patrick didn’t want to waste any time reading the directions, so he put on
some safety goggles and picked a couple different substances. He tested them
with vinegar (a weak acid) to see what would happen even though he didn’t have
permission to experiment on his own. He noticed that one of the substances did
not do anything, but the other one fizzed. He also mixed two substances together
to see what would happen, but didn’t notice anything. He saw SpongeBob and
Gary heating something in a test tube and decided to do that test. He ran over to
that station and knocked over a couple bottles that SpongeBob had left open.
After cleaning up the spills, he read the directions and found the materials he
needed. The only test tube he could find had a small crack in it, but he
decided to
use it anyway. He lit the Bunsen burner and used tongs to hold the test tube over
the flame. He forgot to move his notebook away from the flame and almost
caught it on fire.
Before they could do another experiment, the bell rang and they rushed to
put everything away. Since they didn’t have much time, Patrick didn’t clean out
his test tube before putting it in the cabinet. SpongeBob noticed that he had a
small cut on his finger, but decided he didn’t have time to tell the teacher
about it.
Since they were late, they skipped washing their hands and hurried to the next
class.
09/11/12:
Take your safety posters home ONLY if you have not completed the pencil
portion and choosing the
items you wish to add. Complete only up to the point where the pencil
illustrating is complete and you
have chosen magazine cutouts, and so on. You may glue them on or save that for
tomorrow. Know you
will not have the entire period to work on these.
09/10/12:
Read and sign your Lab Safety Contract (you need this to participate in labs)
Continue brainstorming for your lab safety poster collages
09/07/12:
All supplies for class must be in by Monday and brought EVERY DAY:
-Binder with lined paper
-Pencil (and a backup)
-Black/blue ink pen (and a backup)
-Red pen (and a backup)
-Agenda
-Your books
-Homework
-Colored pencils/markers/crayons
-Sweater/sweatshirt (winter)
IF YOU CAN: Bring in a magazine that you would have gotten rid of (we are
going to cut them up)
09/06/12:
Bring in missing Parent Signature page
Review school policies in Agenda
09/05/12:
Silly HW WS
Parent signature page (last page of the class packet)
Review the school policies in your agenda