If you would like to view our Educreation videos from 6B and 7B class periods, you can sign up for a free Educreations account. Please ask your parents before you do, just to make sure it is ok with them. Go to Educreations.com on a P.C. or Mac or download the free iPad app. They will require you to use your email address and then create a password. After you set up your account you should enter the course code: 78F4A8 to join my class. You will be able to view videos from both class periods--this is a great tool to use when studying for the Science EOC!!!
B DAY Science E.O.C. Friday May 17
A Day Science E.O.C. Monday May 20
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Launch Day Daily Check-in
Now that our class has launched the bottle rockets, please complete the final daily progress check-in
Explain where you believe your successes were in your design.
Explain where you believe your design could use revision, why?
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Launch Day Reminders
B Day will be launching rockets tomorrow May 1 and A day will be launching on Thurs Day May 2
****Remember to wear close-toed shoes, You also might want to wear an outfit that you won't mind getting a little bit messy****
****Remember to wear close-toed shoes, You also might want to wear an outfit that you won't mind getting a little bit messy****
STEM Challenge--Daily Progress Check-in #3 (A-Day)
Find an example that you have utilized so far in this project for each of the S.T.E.M components…..
S.cience _________
T.echnology ____________
E.ngineering _____________
M.athematics _____________
S.cience _________
T.echnology ____________
E.ngineering _____________
M.athematics _____________
Monday, April 29, 2013
S.T.E.M. Challenge--Daily Progress Check in #2
If you have not already completed Daily Progress check-in #2 please be sure to reflect on the construction of your Rocket as of Day 2. Complete the following check in, be sure to put it in the appropriate place in your booklet!
Please complete the following 3-2-1 Reflection pg 8 of your booklet.
3 things that you have leaned about Newton and Physics.
2 things, science oriented, that you are incorporating into your design.
1 thing you would like to know more about.
Please complete the following 3-2-1 Reflection pg 8 of your booklet.
3 things that you have leaned about Newton and Physics.
2 things, science oriented, that you are incorporating into your design.
1 thing you would like to know more about.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Team Time Assignments
You will have until Monday to complete your Team Time Menu Items. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TURN IN THE WORK ON MONDAY DURING TEAM TIME!
Below is a copy of the menu just in case you misplaced yours. Also included is the link to the Reading assignment from yesterday.
Team Time—4th quarter Bridge to High School Science
Topic 1—Revisiting the Periodic Table—50pts
1.) Visit www.Chem4kids.com
click on ATOMS; read the sections entitled ions, isotopes, bonding and compounds. Complete the quiz after each section of reading. Record your results for each quiz and if you got the questions wrong include where you made your mistake.
2.)Create a vocabulary chart to track new words: covalent bond, ionic bond, ion, and isotope. For each word include the definition, a sentence in which you utilize the word and a picture or symbol that helps you connect to the word.
3.) Work through the gizmo “Element Builder” with a partner. Each person should complete the student exploration guide and 5 questions.
4.) (TIME PERMITTING) Watch the NOVA documentary “Hunting the Elements” and complete a 3-2-1 reflection:
3 connections to in class study (either during team time or ‘regular class’)
2 new and interesting things that you learned from the video
1 topic or concept you would like to learn more about and what/why
Topic 2—Oceans and Salinity—50pts
1.) Read article “Why is the Ocean Salty”
http://www.palomar.edu/oceanography/salty_ocean.htm
For each section write a 3-5 sentence summary of the important info.
Add at least 3 new and interesting words to your vocab chart (they don't have to be JUST science!)
2.) Complete lab “Sea Water Properties.” Work with your group to complete stations that will allow you a hands on exploration of sea water properties. Completed Lab Sheet must be turned in by each person.
Below is a copy of the menu just in case you misplaced yours. Also included is the link to the Reading assignment from yesterday.
Team Time—4th quarter Bridge to High School Science
Topic 1—Revisiting the Periodic Table—50pts
1.) Visit www.Chem4kids.com
click on ATOMS; read the sections entitled ions, isotopes, bonding and compounds. Complete the quiz after each section of reading. Record your results for each quiz and if you got the questions wrong include where you made your mistake.
2.)Create a vocabulary chart to track new words: covalent bond, ionic bond, ion, and isotope. For each word include the definition, a sentence in which you utilize the word and a picture or symbol that helps you connect to the word.
3.) Work through the gizmo “Element Builder” with a partner. Each person should complete the student exploration guide and 5 questions.
4.) (TIME PERMITTING) Watch the NOVA documentary “Hunting the Elements” and complete a 3-2-1 reflection:
3 connections to in class study (either during team time or ‘regular class’)
2 new and interesting things that you learned from the video
1 topic or concept you would like to learn more about and what/why
Topic 2—Oceans and Salinity—50pts
1.) Read article “Why is the Ocean Salty”
http://www.palomar.edu/oceanography/salty_ocean.htm
For each section write a 3-5 sentence summary of the important info.
Add at least 3 new and interesting words to your vocab chart (they don't have to be JUST science!)
2.) Complete lab “Sea Water Properties.” Work with your group to complete stations that will allow you a hands on exploration of sea water properties. Completed Lab Sheet must be turned in by each person.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
S.T.E.M. Bottle Rocket Challenge!
Launch Dates:
A Day May 2
B Day May 1
Booklet due:
A Day May 8
B day May 7
***BRING IN ONE EMPTY 2-LITER PLASTIC SODA BOTTLE, and DUCT TAPE for class on Friday/Monday***
Your Booklet is worth 100pts (equivalent to a test grade) please be sure that you are keeping up with the in class time line. If you do not complete something in class it is your responsibility to work on it for homework.
Here are 3 websites to get you started on your design research. Let me know of any others that you find that are really cool:)
http://www.physics4kids.com/
http://www.lnhs.org/hayhurst/rockets/
http://tclauset.org/21_BtlRockets/BTL.html
A Day May 2
B Day May 1
Booklet due:
A Day May 8
B day May 7
***BRING IN ONE EMPTY 2-LITER PLASTIC SODA BOTTLE, and DUCT TAPE for class on Friday/Monday***
Your Booklet is worth 100pts (equivalent to a test grade) please be sure that you are keeping up with the in class time line. If you do not complete something in class it is your responsibility to work on it for homework.
Here are 3 websites to get you started on your design research. Let me know of any others that you find that are really cool:)
http://www.physics4kids.com/
http://www.lnhs.org/hayhurst/rockets/
http://tclauset.org/21_BtlRockets/BTL.html
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