Sixth Grade Science

August 17, 2008 10:13 PM

by Mayra Cordero

August 18 (First day 2008-2009)

WELCOME TO SIXTH GRADE!

The purpose of this blog is to communicate with parents and students. The Science agenda will be posted in this blog daily. You will also find details to help you complete homework and projects. It will be extremely helpful if the student is absent. You will know exactly what you missed in class. Attached to this entry are three documents: the class Syllabus, Introduction letter and Unit 1 plans. To open this documents:

1. Click on the agenda heading (date)

2. Double click on the document file.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Agenda

1. Discuss syllabus

2. What topics will we talk about in our class this year? (Hint: Think Earth Science)

3. Demo: Poke that bag

4. HW: Parents and students read the course overview and signed. (Quiz grade 10 points- 1 point deduction for every class period that it is late)

Have a great first week of school!

Download file "Introductionletter.doc"

Download file "Course Overview for 6th Grade Science 2008-2009.doc"

Download file "Unit 1 plans 2008-2009.doc"

May 29, 2008 10:01 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/27-5/30

1. Complete review for extra credit 10 points. DUE Thursday 5/29(1&3 periods), Friday 5/30 (4,5,6 periods)

2. Work in class on ALL missing assignments.

3. Bring back textbook by Friday 5/30. No textbook no semester exam; lost textbook-pay $60

4. HW: Study for semester exam

May 20, 2008 1:50 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/22-5/23

1. Finish Power Point presentation(library).

2. Check review Chapter 23: Moon

3. LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE OR MISSING WORK IS TUESDAY, MAY 27th.

Download file "Review second semester exam.docx"

May 20, 2008 1:40 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/21

1. FIELD TRIP to SFCC planetarium, zoo and Rock Garden

May 20, 2008 1:41 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/20

1. Library for teacher's evaluations

2. Movie Apollo 13. Take notes and turn in.

NOTE: Please remember to bring your own lunch and drink for the field trip tomorrow.

May 20, 2008 1:45 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/19

1.Turn in Geologic time assignment

2. Complete worksheet Phases of the moon (page 668). This exercise will part of the semester exam.

3. Review Chapter 23 questions 6-15 page 684. Copy complete question and answer.

Note: Last day to turn in late work will be Tuesday 5/27.

May 12, 2008 6:33 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/13-5/16

1. Phases of the moon Powerpoint presentation(100 points Project grade)

Requirements: Minimum eight slides for eight phaes of the moon. Includes the name of the phase and a brief description of each phase.(85 points)

Additional slides of the phases between these eight phases are needed to receive an A(5 more slides-90; 10 more slides-95; 15 more slides-100)

May 12, 2008 6:28 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/12

1. Check Phases of the moon in lab notebook. HINT: Go to www.stardate.org to check your drawings.

2. Open book quiz Chapter 15 Sections 1 and 2. Due Wednesday May 14(10 points off for every day that is late)

3. HW: Chapter 14 Geologic time assignment due Monday, May 19

May 8, 2008 9:32 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/8-5/9

1. Complete review concept map Layers of the atmosphere

2. Lesson Ch. 15 Section 2: Heat transfer:radiation, conduction and convection

3. Concept map page 443 The water cycle

4. Movie: Layers of the Earth, atmospheric pressure and atmospheric temperature

5. HW: Phases of the moon due Monday 5/12; Open book quiz Chapter 15(Note: Read chapter 15 sections 1 and 2 to be prepared for the quiz)

Chapter 14 Geologic time assignment due Monday, May 19th

Field trip SFCC planetarium Wednesday, May 21st (money due Friday, May 16th)

May 7, 2008 2:16 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/6-5/7

1. Lesson Ch. 15 Section 1-check vocabulary word search

2. LAB:Comparing sunscreen lotions

3. HW: EXTRA CREDIT Bring progress report signed by parents by Friday, May 9 for 5 points extra credit in the next test.

IMP. dates: Moon phases lab dur Monday, May 12th

Open book quiz Chapter 15 Monday, May 12th

Chapter 14 Geologic time assignment due Monday, May 19th

Field trip SFCC planetarium Wednesday, May 21st (money due Friday, May 16th)

May 4, 2008 10:07 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/5

1. Chapter 15: Atmosphere Vocabulary Word search

2. Foldable: Atmospere's components (solid, liquid, gas) and Layers

3. HW: Moon phases(due next Mon.5/12)

Quiz Ch. 15 vocabulary next Mon. 5/12

Geologic Time (Due May 19)

May 1, 2008 9:18 AM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 5/1-5/2

1. Quiz Chapter 12 Volcanoes

2. Chapter 14:Geologic time assignment Due May 19th

3. Observe and draw the moon.

Download file "GEOLOGIC TIME Assignment.docx"

April 25, 2008 11:53 AM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/29-4/30

1. Finish Volvano Model.

2. Worksheet igneous rocks features

3. Review Volcanoes

4. HW: Study for quiz Vocabulary, parts of a volcano, types of volcano

Observe and draw the moon.

April 28, 2008 8:54 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/28

1. Lesson: Types of volcanic eruptions

2. Complete Semantic Analysis Worksheet using Table on page 342

3. Complete concept map of Volcanic eruptions.

4. HW: Read and answer questions: Recognizing volcanoes

Quiz Vocabulary Chapter 12, Parts of a volcano, types of volcanoes Thursday 5/1 or Friday 5/2

Observe and draw the moon.

April 24, 2008 9:09 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/24-4/25

1. Check 3-column notes Ch. 12 Volcanoes(26 points)

2. Lesson Volcanoes Section 1 and 2

3. Complete worksheet Parts of a volcano.

4. In class PROJECT: 3D Model of a volcano(groups of 4 students)

Required elements:

a. 3D model of volcano(Be creative);b. Label the parts of a volcano;c. Summary describing the type of volcano. Include an example of the type of volcano.

Assessment:5 points each category

a.Concept and required elements;b.Grammar;c.Creative and Attractive;d.Use of time

HW: Observe and draw the moon.

April 24, 2008 9:00 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/22-4/23

1. Catch up day-test corrections, missing work, extra credit packet Earthquakes chapter(10 points)

2. Earth day activities

3. HW:Observe and draw the moon.

April 21, 2008 10:30 AM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/21

1. Test Chapter 11

2. Three column notes Chapter 12:Volcanoes(13 terms)

3.HW:Finish three column notes Due Wed. 4/23 or Thurs. 4/24

Moon-Observe and draw

April 21, 2008 10:32 AM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/17-4/18

1. Check all answers to review questions.

2. Jeopardy Review game

3. Movie: Earth's crust

4. HW: Study for test Chapter 11:Earthquakes; Observe and draw the moon

HINT: Go to www.earth.msscience.com(study quiz sections 1,2,3)

April 15, 2008 9:47 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/15-4/16

1. Lesson/Demo:Shadow zone, change in the speed of seismic waves

2. Review worksheet

3. Review Chapter 11: page 324 1-13 and p. 326 1-8. Copy complete question and complete answer.

4. HW: Finish all work. Observe and draw the moon.

Test Chapter 11:Monday, April 21st.

May 1, 2008 2:54 PM

by Mayra Cordero

Agenda 4/3-4/4

1. Centers: Earthquakes

Have a great Spring Break!

Download file "Earthquakes centers.docx"