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Earth Science:

H.W.- Definitions Chapter 20 Due Thursday

We are completing an online investigation of the solar system this week in the computer lab. Students’ creativity will come alive as they imagine being a tour guide and design their own travel brochure for various destinations such as planets, the Sun, black holes, crab nebula etc.

Principles of Science:

H.W. - Definitions Chapter 18 Due Thursday

This week students will investigate the exciting biomes and ecosystems around the world as well as the interactions that take place between living and non living things. Students will explore the biomes and ecosystems during an online research activity. Students will use this data to write an article documenting information that they felt was interesting on one animal and one ecosystem. Later in class we will draw food webs and pyramids for each ecosystem and its inhabitants. This is an exciting way to study the world around us while embracing the technological society we live in! Don’t you agree?

I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED THEIR THANKSGIVING BREAK! NOW LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS : )

Earth Science:
We will be studying the solar system for the entire 6 weeks. Expect hands on labs, computer labs, and perhaps rocket launching!! I will also be assigning a journal activity very soon where students draw and describe the night sky each night.

Monday- Chapter 19 Notes- Brain Pop Clip
Tuesday- Finish notes- Brain Pop Clip
Wednesday- Unites Streaming Journey into the Solar System
Thursday- Create in class study guide
Friday- Quiz on Chapter 19, and moon phases activity

HW-
Bring your book everyday of this 6 weeks as we are studying 3 chapters not included in our classroom textbooks.
Be prepared for weekly graded book checks!
Chapter 19 Definitions Due Thursday!

**SEMESTER EXAM AT THE END OF THIS UNIT- WILL COVER ALL MATERIAL SINCE DAY 1! IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START STUDYING : )

Principles of Science-

We are studying a quick unit on plants and then taking out DWAP assessments.

Monday- Chapter 17 Notes-Section 1 and Brain Pop Clip (Overview of Plants)
Tuesday-Chapter 17 Notes- Section 2 and Brain Pop Clip (Seedless Plants)
Wednesday- Chapter 17 Notes- Section 3 and making an in class study guide (Seed Plants)
Thursday- Review- Trash Can B Ball
Friday- DWAP TEST!!!!! PLEASE BE AT SCHOOL THIS DAY AS ALL STUDENTS MUST BE TESTED!

Don’t forget about book checks! Bring them everyday :)

H.W.- Chapter 17 definitions due Thursday! Study all notes for your DWAP test on Friday (DWAP Topics of Study- Mitosis, meiosis, genetics, heredity, evolution, fossils, and plants)

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 :)

Priniples:

 Monday- Review for tomorrow’s test on cell reproduction

                    H.W.- Study notetaking worksheet and complete crossword puzzle

Tuesday- Test on Cell Reproduction

                  No H.W. Today!

Wednesday- Liberty student teacher will teach a lesson on Heredity

                      (Heredity is our new unit of  study)

Thursday- Students will compete to complete their “Notetaking worksheet” in groups

Friday- Students will learn how to use Punnet Squares 

Earth Science-

H.W.- Study all notes and foldables for Fresh Water on Earth!

Monday- Begin illustrating important diagrams from the Fresh Water Chapter

                AKA- Foldables

Tuesday- Finish illustrating important diagrams from the Fresh Water Chapter

Wednesday- Students will interpret: Maps- VA Watershed and Tributaries-                       Wells/aquifers

Thursday- Labs- Constructing Fresh Water Systems

Friday- Review/Quiz

**Parent’s please remember our “Barnes and Nobel Showcase” on Thursday!!! I will be  displaying samples of student work :) Please come out and support!

Principles of Science:
This week we will continue our study of cell division and reproduction in Chapter 10 of the Green Textbook.

HW- Please encourage your child to read over their chapter at home and to study their note taking worksheets in preparation for future tests and quizzes.

*** Students are reminded to bring books to class EVERYDAY!! I will start conducting unannounced book checks due to the fact that numerous students are coming to class unprepared on a daily basis. Students who do not have their books will receive a zero in the gradebook on book check days! We cannot do the work that we need to do in class without the proper materials.

Earth Science:

This week we are beginning to study fresh water on Earth. Students will be learning about water conservation, water quality, hydroelectric power, and the sources of fresh water locally as well as globally.

H.W.- Students are to define all key terms by Friday and read a little of their chapter each night. (Chapter 12 in the Red Text book)

MONDAY: No School

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TUESDAY: 70’s Day

Earth Science:

Today we are completing a research activity in the computer lab as a preview to our new unit on climate, climate changes, global warming, pollution and environmental issues.

H.W. - Students are to begin reading Chapter 18 and define all 25 key terms by Friday.

Principles of Science:

Students will participate in a quick review before taking their city wide DWAP assessments.  

H.W.- Students are to begin reading Chapter 10 section 1 and define all key terms for the entire chapter by Friday.

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WEDNESDAY: Picture Day- Dress to Impress

Earth Science:

In class- Notes on Chapter 18 

Principles of Science:

This week we will be begin our unit on mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, and cell reproduction. Students will participate in an interactive notetaking activity for chapter 10 and create illlustrated foldables to use as a study aid.

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THURSDAY: Blue and Gold/ Western Day

                          Homecoming Pep Rally 7th Period

                          Homecoming Game at Heritage : )

***Treats for 2nd and 4th periods for outstanding test acheivement : )

Earth Science:

Students will create advertisements to display around our school to promote positve environmental practices using facts that they learned this week.

Principles of Science:

Students will view interactive cell videos to demonstrate the stages of mitosis and other important information for chapter 10. 

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FRIDAY: Celebrity Day

ALL DEFINITIONS DUE TODAY!

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE FINISHED READING THE CHAPTER.

Earth Science:

Brief Quiz on Climate and Global Warming

Principles of Science:

Brief Quiz on Mitosis

Principles Of Science:  

This week we are reviewing for our 6 weeks test on Scientific Investigations, The Metric System, The Solar System, The Cell and Living Things.

Monday and Tuesday- Review for the Test

Homework- Study for your test!

Wednesday: 6 Weeks Test!!

Homework: None 

Thursday: Go over the 6 weeks test!

Homework: None 

Friday: No School Today : )

Earth Science:

This week we are reviewing for our 6 weeks test on Scientific Investigations, The Metric, The Atmosphere, The Weather.

Monday and Tuesday: Review for the test!

Homework: Study for the test

Wednesday: 6 Weeks Test!!

Homework: None 

Thursday: Go over the test.

Homeroom: None 

Friday: No School Today : )

This week we are continuing our study of weather factors, weather patterns, and climate. Please encourage your child to read a little of Chapter 17 ( in their Red Textbook)each night and to study their printed notes for a quiz on Friday!

Reminder- Students should be leaving their textbook at HOME to use for studying!!! We now have books to use in the classroom :-) 

* Today’s cloud watching was a great success!!! Thank you to all parents who lent their children towels and blankets for sitting outside and watching the sky. The weather finally cooperated and we were able to observe all sorts of weather conditions and factors.  I think this was an excellent example of the exciting discoveries that await us in our own backyards! 

Please continue to encourage your children to watch or read about the weather at home to help connect their lives with our current unit of study : )

Friday’s quiz will cover:

Chapter 16- Last week’s study of weather factors

Chapter 16 Definitions- Last week’s homework

Chapter 17- This week’s study of weather patterns

Chapter 17- Definitions

Printed study guide- given out last week

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Monday’s Homework:  Chapter 17 Definitions ( 19 in all)

Tuesday- Thursday’s Homework: Read chapter 17 and study for Friday’s Quiz

QUIZ FRIDAY ON WEATHER FACTORS AND WEATHER PATTERNS!!!!!!!