Miss Lenhart’s Science Page

Monday- We will play a review game in class to reinforce all important concepts previously discussed in class

Tuesday- TEST!!!

This will be one of the last grades for the 6 weeks, so let’s make it a good one :)

Thursday- Students will be given a cross word puzzle to serve as a study guide for the quiz! They will begin the study guide in class and will be asked to finish it at home.

Friday- We will play a quick review game before taking our quiz.

**STUDY HARD EVERYONE!!! THIS QUIZ GRADE WILL BE ONE OF THE LAST GRADES FOR THIS 6 WEEKS! LET’S MAKE IT A GOOD ONE : )

* As we near the end of the 6 weeks, students are encouraged to work very hard to complete all make up work and submit it for grading ASAP!! I would like all tests and other make up work to be completed by Friday November 21st to avoid incompletes on the end of six weeks report cards. I am available after school everyday this week so that we may accomplish this goal. Thank you for your cooperation.   

Earth Science: We are continuing our study of the ocean.  Last week we focused on Chapter 13 ocean motions (tides, waves, etc.).  This week we will study more of the features found within the ocean Chapter 14 (trenches, ridges, plates, ocean zones and the organisms that live in the various ocean zones).

Last weeks H.W.- Chapter 13 Definitions

This weeks H.W.- Chapter 14 Definitions

 Test on Oceans Next Week (Tentatively set for Tuesday, so that we may review on Monday) !!!! Study both chapters to ensure success : )

Principles of Science: This week we continue our study of Evolution and the work of Charles Darwin. In class we are discussing topics such as the theory of natural selection, fossils, adaptations, extinction, and the Galapagos Islands. I understand that this topic can be somewhat controversial. For this reason, I stick strictly to the information written in the textbook and the Virginia Standards of Learning.  Please know that I make a concerted effort to establish clear lines  between theories and scientific facts. I remind students of the difference between the two several times daily. Students are simply being exposed to theories and works of some famous scientists.  Mainly, we study the ways that all living things can change or evolve over time.  Essentially, we are studying evolution on a very small scale. Feel free to email me at school if you have any specific concerns. As an incentive for a job well done with this chapter, students will be making fossils next week using plaster, sand,  natural/household  items, and their school milk cartons :)

**Any materials that can be contributed (Sand, Small Sea Shells, Plaster of Paris) are GREATLY appreciated, but not required!!!!

Last week’s H.W.- Definitions Chapter 12 , finish the crossword puzzle that was started in class.

This week’s H.W.- Study chapter 12, sections 1 and 2 (green textbook) and your note taking worksheet for Chapter 12

QUIZ FRIDAY ON CHAPTER 12!!!!!!!

WORK HARD STUDENTS…..THANKSGIVING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE :)