12/18/14-12/19/14

Students reviewed Greek mythology and took a quiz.  Tomorrow I will show  a video on Ancient Greece with a listening quiz to follow.  There will be no homework assigned for the winter break.

My science fair students please work on your projects over the break.  You will never be ready to present  on January 12th or 13th if you do not prepare over the break.

Tomorrow is our homeroom party.  Please  feel free to  bring treats  to share.  We have 37 students in our homeroom.  Remember you may dress down tomorrow.  Also, bring a grab bag gift worth $5.00, and receive a gift.

Bring a lunch because pizza is served after 1:00, and is meant to be a snack.

Have a wonderful winter  break.  Be safe and  see ya next year!

12/15/14-12/15/14

Students received the presentation date for science fair.  It is either 1/12 or 1/13/15.  Be advised to purchase the display boards for $3.00 prior to winter break.  Students reviewed the three kinds of rocks by completing a graphic organizer and creating flashcards.  Tomorrow we will review for a test on Wednesday.

So tomorrow night study for your science test by using the flashcards.

12/11/14

Students received  the  rubric for judging the science project.  Due to the large volume of participants I will need to begin presentations the week of January 12th.  I will give you the presentation date next week.  Students also received a display board handout, which we made  a few corrections on.  The green book must be returned to me , so do not write  in it.  Use it  for  a guide.  Use pages 4 and 5 to help  you identify the variables.  Skip page 6, there is not a research paper due.  Use pages 7-9 to guide you through listing the materials and writing the procedure.Pages 12- 14 will guide you through collecting data and displaying results.  It will help with writing the conclusion and presenting and preparing you display board.  Do not use the checklist on page 15, rather use the rubric as  a checklist.  The rubric, particularly roman numeral III. will help you with writing your conclusion and what you should  know about the topic surrounding your project.  Do not procrastinate!  Get going!!!!

You must work alone to be considered for the zoo.  You may work with a partner, no more than four, if your goal is to present in the classroom and receive extra credit, but will NOT be considered for the fair at the zoo.

12/10/14

Students  received information about science fair.  It is not mandatory and they must work individually on  the project.  I will send  home  a rubric with the guidelines for those who are interested tomorrow.  Classroom presentations will take place the  week of January 19th.  The science fair is hosted at Brookfield Zoo on February 11th for the winning projects.

Week of 12/8/14

There will be no homework for either science or social studies this week.  For those of you who submitted your research paper, good for you!  You received extra credit in science.  You have this week off from homework.  For the rest of you a reminder that your paper is due on or before 12/15/14.  That is one week from today.  You must include the map and you MUST follow the rubric.  Include the rubric in your paper.

This week in science we will identify minerals based on their properties.

This week in social studies we will continue to learn about Ancient Greece.

Week of 12/1/14

Students began a new unit on rocks and minerals.The enduring understanding is that Earth goes through a continuous process of  change.  We worked together on section one, part A.  Students completed parts B and C independently.  We will go  over that together on Wednesday.

Tomorrow is our field trip to the House of Blues.  Chaperones please be here at nine with your media permission sheet filled out.

No homework for either science or social studies this week.  Please take advantage of the opportunity to get  your research paper completed and submitted  by Friday for extra credit points in science.