Welcome to the school notes Science board of Mr. Jones.


Tentative Coming Attractions: 

Early release & last day for students - 6/9


Nightly Homework:  -

6/9 - Have a wonderful, relaxing, safe summer!  I hope you were inspired by all the labs, activities, projects and will carry on the determination, interest, self confidence, and enthusiasm in 7th grade gifted Science!  All the best to each of you!

6/7-6/8 - Bring ipod or educational board games for Monday and Tuesday.  We finished development/disease/std's/HIV Friday due to LCD projector having to be returned.  

6/1 - 6/4 - Powerpoint presentation on Growth, emotional changes, puberty, families, disease, std's, and HIV/AIDS will be presented this week.  Students will be required to take notes all week.  Nightly homework will be to review notes taken during Powerpoint presentations.  Wednesday we will also have a pretest on disease/hiv/aids.  Friday we will review and the pretest will be administered again serving as the post test.

5/24- 5/26 - Science books are due Wednesday the 26th.  If you lost your book the price is $62.73.  All cash or money orders are due no later than June 1st.  Personal checks are not accepted.  Bring back opt out form only if you and your parents decide you will not participate in HIV/Disease/Human sexuality.  No other homework will be assigned this week.  We will have our balloon car time trials on Wednesday.  Human development/sexuality/HIV/Disease instruction will begin June 1st.

5/18 - 5/21 - We will be working on designing and constructing balloon cars all week.  Students should bring various materials as needed for their project.  Opt out letters for Family Life / Human sexuality / HIV / AIDS / Disease were sent home Tuesday 5/18.  Instruction will take place 6/1- 6/8.  Only student opting out of the instruction need to return forms.  Parents who are interested in reviewing the curriculum content at our school can call 754-323-3200 to make an appointment.

The HIV/AIDS/Disease component (4 of the 6 days of instruction) of the curriculum is available online at - http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/healthedservices/html/curriculum.htm   To my knowledge, the Family/Human sexuality component is not posted online.

5/17 - Today in class the Physics mini bat was returned and discussed.  We then reviewed all physics laws and principles that apply to the balloon car design.  Today's class was devoted to planning and designing of car(s).  Students used professor xyz to explore wheel and axle technology virtually.  Students also used balloon car builder to virtually design and construct their car(s). Homework is to bring any materials for building one or two cars. 

5/14 - Today in class students took Mini BAT #6 - Physics and revisited Mini BAT #4 to check for retention of learning.  Homework is to gather as many car materials as possible for our physics car project next week.  Monday and Tuesday I will do a little instruction but their should be some time to start working.  Wednesday - Friday will be devoted to building and testing your car(s).

5/13 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and watched junkyard wars video of two teams building cars from scrap.  Notes were taken and collected.  Homework is to study for mini bat tomorrow.

5/12 - Today in class we reviewed mini bat sample questions as warm ups.  Students watched a 45 min physics video narrated by Bill Nye which reviewed Galileo, Newton, Einstein and their contributions to Physics we studied.  Students were asked to take notes and notes were collected.  Page 597 assigned yesterday was also collected for a classwork grade.  Homework is to study for you mini bat on Friday.

5/11 - Today in class we reviewed sample physics mini BAT test questions as warm ups.  We reviewed energy conversion and transfer using reading check questions from yesterday.  We watched brainpops on batteries, cellular respiration, and light.  Students worked on questions at the end of section 19.3 pg 597 and were asked to finish them for homework if more time is needed.

5/10 - Today I introduced and taught energy conversion, energy transfer, and the entire 19.3 section.  We watched brainpops on solar, wind, electricity, and dams.  Students read section 19.3 and completed the 5 BC questions.  Homework was to finish BC questions if more time was needed.

5/7 - DEAR in Science.  We also discussed materials needed for car project on 5/18 and students chose partners for the project. Preview 19.3 for next week and begin studying for Physics Mini BAT 5/14.

5/6 - Today in class we reviewed chemical and nuclear energy.  We went over page 581 1-7.  Students copied the study guide for the final Mini BAT on Physics.  The remainder of the period was spent wrapping up the lab on building a circuit and electromagnet.  Lab sheets were collected.  Homework is to bring a DEAR book tomorrow. 

5/5 - Today in class we reviewed how to calculate kinetic energy (mass x speed) and potential energy.  I showed brainpops of circuit and electromagnet and students had the remainder of the period to work on building a circuit with a switch and an electromagnet solenoid. You should finish page 581 1-7 if you didnt finish it Tuesday in class.

5/4 - Today in class we reviewed forms of energy through warm ups.  We reviewed concepts by going over rc and bc questions.  Students used the remainder of the period to work on questions at the end of 19.1 and preview circuits and electro magnet websites to prepare for our lab tomorrow.  Homework is to finish taking notes and answering questions if you need more time than was provided in class.

5/3 - Today in class we began section 19.1 on energy.  We reviewed warm ups on potential and kinetic energy as well as how energy changes motion.  We went over 19.1 pictures and discussed all vocab.  Brainpops on energy, energy source, and forms of energy were shown.  Students were given the remainder of the period to read 19.1 and complete benchmark and reading check questions.  Finish for homework if more time is needed.

4/30 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups, students added finishing touches to their inventions and we completed the egg drop experiment.  Homework is to preview 19.1 Energy.

4/29 - Today in class we reviewed friction and gravity warm ups and page 567 1-12.  Students spent the period working on inventions to defy gravity.  No homework was assigned. 

4/28 - Today in class we reviewed gravity as a non contact force that depends on an objects mass and distance as Newton taught us in his Universal Law of Gravitation.  We also reviewed friction as a contact force.  Student spent the remainder of class completing a virtual lab of Galileo dropping objects off the Tower of Pisa and Friction lab measuring force and texture.  Students used the remainder of class to play Lunar lander and explore the different gravity on the moon, Earth, and Jupiter.  Homework is to bring materials for egg drop invention.

4/27 - Today in class we reviewed 18.3 gravity and friction by going over the rc and bc questions from yesterday.  Warm ups were sample physics mini bat questions.  We watched brainpops on tides and black holes and I previewed websites used for tomorrow's virtual labs on gravity and friction.  Questions 1-12 on page 567 were assigned and some class time was given to complete them.

4/26 - Today in class I taught section 18.3 on Friction and Gravity.  We reviewed warm ups and went through the section together.  We watched brainpops on gravity and flight (air resistance = friction).  Students were given the last 15 minutes to read the section and complete 3 BC and 2 RC questions.  Homework is to gather materials for Thursday's project.

4/23 - Today in class we reviewed force warm ups and worked out a force problem using f=mass x acceleration.  Forces in action labs were returned and we reviewed section 18.2 before taking a quick quiz.  Guidelines for our egg drop invention were copied from the board.  Students need materials for 2/29 and 4/30. 

4-29 - Defying gravity invention - Gravity is your enemy, friction (air resistance) your friend - Innovation is key to this project...take an existing idea and add your scientific creativity.  You will need something no larger than 12" x 12" to contain the egg you are attempting to protect from gravity.  Any type of packing material is also limited to 12x12.  Here is where the real innovation comes in, you must invent or find a way to attach a parachute like, helicopter blade like, air bag like device to cushion the impact gravity will have on your egg.  Tape, string, staples etc are ok to use in constructing.  Keeping in mind air resistance (friction caused by air) is hopefully your going to be your friend.  We will begin the construction phase Thursday and perform the drops in class Friday....GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

4/21 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups about force.  Students used laptops to explore physics principals on BBC website and 3 puck chuck.  No homework was assigned.

4/20 - Today in class we reviewed force and two speed warm ups using data from a graph.  We went over benchmark questions from yesterday and brainpopped Power and Lever.  Students worked on completing questions on page 559 1-7. 

4/19 - Today in class we reviewed force warm ups and I taught section 18.2 - force.  We watched brainpops on force, pulley, and newton's laws.  Students were given the end of class to read 18.2 and complete rc and bc questions in section 18.2. - finish for homework if you did not finish in class.

4/16 - Today in class we reviewed velocity and acceleration problems during warm ups.  Students spent the remainder of class finishing speed labs.  Homework is to preview 18.2 - Forces.

4/14 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups for speed, velocity, and acceleration.  Students spent the remainder of time working on speed labs with marbles, penny racers, and rc cars.  No homework was assigned.

4/13 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups on acceleration, speed and velocity.  We reviewed rc and bc questions from yesterday and watched a brainpop on acceleration too.   Students worked on questions on page 555 at the end of the period.  Homework is to bring a watch or stopwatch for our speed labs Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

4/12- Today in class we reviewed warm ups for calculating speed.  I introduced the Physics Unit and I taught motion and calculating speed.  We watched the Issac Newton brainpop and his laws of motion.  Students were asked to read 18.1 and complete the reading and benchmark checks at the end of class and finish for homework.  Remember to bring a watch or stopwatch for our speed labs Wednesday - Friday. 

4/9 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and students took the biology mini benchmark assessment test for biology.  Students also revisited mini benchmark assessment test #1 on measurement and the scientific method which will be scored but not graded to see how much of that material from the 1st mp was retained.  Homework is to preview 18.2 and bring a stopwatch, watch, or timer next week for measuring speed.  Ipods with timers are ok too.

4/8 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and for the Mini BAT on biology.  Students finish Life in a Pond microviewer lab and were given the remainder of class to review their study guide for tomorrow's test.  Students were asked to bring a watch or stopwatch next week for our Physics labs on calculating speed.

4/7 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and work from chapter 14 section 2.  Students began working on our final biology lab - Life in a Pond.  Homework is to study for the biology mini bat on Friday using the study guide provided Tuesday in class.

4/6 - Today in class we reviewed the 6 domains using 14.2 in the green book and brainpop.  Students copied the study guide for the biology mini bat Friday.  Homework is to study for the mini BAT a little each night.

3/25 - Today in class we reviewed FCAT work from FCAT testing week.  No homework was assigned.  Enjoy your break!!!

3/23 &3/24 - I was out sick.  Students went over classwork from Monday and worked on dichotomous key classification activity with sci. fi looking creatures.  No homework was assigned.

3/22 - Today in class I taught chapter 14.1 classification.  We discussed the levels of organization and how to use a dichotomous key.  Benchmark and Reading check qustions as well as p 437 1-7 were assigned as class work.  No homework was assigned.

3/19 - Today in class we reviewed why a virus in not living and examples of non infectious disease.  Students spent the remainder of the period finishing the virus and bacteria microviewer labs.  Preview reading warm up, titles & sub titles, pictures and captions for chapter 14 section 1 green book.

3/18 - Today in class we reviewed levels of organization, pathogens, and pathways of infectious disease.  Students used the remainder of class to finish virus microviewer lab and begin the bacteria lab.  No homework was assigned.

3/17 - Today in class we reviewed virus/bacterial infectious disease.  We revisited the virus brainpop.  Students began a microviewer lab analyzing virus slides and recording facts about each.  No homework was assigned.

3/16 - Today in class we reviewed infectious disease and the pathways for pathogens.  We brainpopped several diseases and students used computers to answer questions at the end of section 1 chapter 10.  Tomorrow we will have a microviewer lab analyzing various viruses.  No homework was assigned.

3/15 - Today in class we reviewed viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites as living organism that can cause infectious disease.  We brainpopped and I went through section 10.1 in the red book.  Students used the remaining time to read 10.1 and complete rc and bc questions.  No homework was assigned.

3/12 - Today in class we reviewed circulatory, respiratory, and endocrine systems.  We brainpopped each and students used virtuallabs.stanford.edu to explore these systems virtually.  No homework was assigned.

3/8 - Today in class I introduced section 13.3 Levels of Organization.  We reviewed warmups, watched a brainpop, and students had time with laptops to visit the virtual lab on stem cells or edheads.org to perform virtual surgery.  NO HOMEWORK ALL WEEK DUE TO FCAT - BEST OF LUCK TO ALL STUDENTS!

3/5 - Today in class students had the first half the class to finish cell models and have them graded.  The second half of class was DEAR in Science.  Next week we will do a virtual lab Monday and Friday.  Due to FCAT I will only see period 3 Tues- Thurs.  Period 1,2,5,6 will not have Science Tues-Thurs.

3/4 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and students had the entire period to work on their cell model project.  Homework is to bring a DEAR book to class tomorrow. 

3/3 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups, completed cell research with laptops, and began building cell models.  Students will have tomorrow and a small amount of time Friday to complete the cell model project in class.  No additional homework was assigned.

3/2 - Today in class we reviewed eukaryotic cell organelles and watched a short video clip on genetics.  The large majority of the period was devoted to using laptops and cellsalive.com to research for cell model project.  Homework is to bring you materials for building your model.  Reminder:  If your model is made of candy you need a large ziplock bag or two to store it overnight.

3/1 - Today in class I taught section 13.2, we looked at cellsalive.com, brainpopped cell structure and students finished labs and quizzes from last week.  All labs and quizzes will be collected tomorrow.  Tomorrow I have laptops to do cell model research.  Homework was to gather model materials for Wednesday.

2/25 - Today in class we reviewed characteristics of diatoms and protozoans which are two groups of protists.  Students worked with microviewers wrapping up the protist lab and beginning our lab on fungi and bacteria.  We will conclude the microviewer labs tomorrow.  Homework is to finish page 405 1-6 for tomorrow.  Open book quiz tomorrow on organisms.

 2/24 - Today in class we reviewed prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.  The remainder of class students used microviewers to analyze protists samples.  Tomorrow students will use microviewers to analyze bacteria or fungi samples.  Make sure page 405 1-6 is completed for Friday. 

2/23 - Today in class we reviewed 13.1 prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and their cell structures.  We also discussed bacteria, antibiotic resistance, and tomorrow's protist microviewer lab.  We brainpopped cell structure, algae, and antibiotic resistance.  Students pair/shared hw and were given time to begin page 405 1-6 which is due Friday. Reminder that you need materials to build cells next Wednesday.  The project will completed during class Wednesday and Thursday.

2/22- Today in class 13.1 - single and multi cellular organisms was taught.  We watched brainpops to support new learning from 13.1 in the book.  Students pair shared red tide algae research and related to 13.1.  Homework for tomorrow is to complete the rc and bc questions in 13.1.

2/19 - Today in class I collected lab papers and we reviewed section 12.1 before the quick quiz.  I explained cell model project.  Students will need materials for building cell models on March 2nd and 3rd.  Homework is to preview chapter 13 section 1 cells and organisms in green book....research red tide algae and determine what type of organism

 2/18 - finish virtual lab if you didnt finish in class....quick quiz on 12.1 tomorrow

2/17 - Finish page 383 1-7 if you didnt finish in class.  Quiz Friday on 12.1 in green book

2/16 - Read section one of chapter 12 in green book and complete the benchmark and reading check questions within the reading. 

2/8-2/12 - This week we will finish student directed presentations.  Tuesday period 1&2 will miss Science for FCAT writing.  Friday is the county mini bat test #4.  Please make sure you are preparing by looking over your study guide throughout this week.

2/1-2/5 - Today in class we began student directed lessons for chapter 16 and 17.  The tentative schedule is 16.1 - 16.4, this week.  Next week student groups who chose chapter 17 will teach.  2/5 is DEAR in Science and the County Mini BAT review sheet will be copied.  2/12 is Mini BAT test #4.

1/29 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups (sample mini BAT 4 questions) followed by group planning with laptops for next weeks student taught lessons.  16.1 will present Monday followed by 16.2 Tuesday, 16.3 Wednesday etc. 

1/28 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and students used laptops the remainder of the period to plan their lessons for next week.  No homework was assigned

1/27 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and I explained the guidelines for the group teaching project.  Students were given the remainder of the period and laptops to access BEEP and other resources to plan their lesson.  No homework was assigned although some students are choosing to work on the lesson a little outside of school.  Students will have the entire period with laptops tomorrow and Friday for planning.

1/26 - Today in class we reviewed warm ups and I checked homework pg 444.  We reviewed chap 16 red book on BEEP.  Chapter 17 red book on BEEP was instructed.  Students were asked to re-read chap 16 and 17.  Tomorrow we will discuss teaching groups and how to plan you lesson for next week.  Wed - Friday will be planning time with your group using laptops to access red book.

1/25 - Today in class I passed back florida geology lab and quick quiz.  We reviewed warm ups and I taught chapter 16 in the red book on BEEP - The Active River.  Homework is to complete the chapter review page 444 1-15. 

1/21 - Today in class we reviewed Geology of Florida, limestone, limestone caverns/caves, and the formation of the Florida Keys.  Students analyzed soil and beach samples from Florida in a lab.  The lab will be collected for a grade tomorrow.  No homework was assigned. 

1/20 - Today in class we discussed the geology and history of Florida.  Limestone/acid demo was done to show how limestone caverns and sinkholes form in west central Florida.  Students were asked to read 212-215 and complete the two bc questions.  Tomorrow we will do a lab with various Florida sand samples. 

1/15 - Today in class students in periods 1-3 revisited FCAT science topics we discussed in class over the last 2 months.  pgs 192-193, 106-107, 698-699, and 700-701 were assigned in the green Holt book.  Homework for next Wednesday is to read Geology of Florida pages 212-215 in the Holt book.

1/14 - Today in class we wrapped up the rock lab and I collected it for grading.  Students peer reviewed homework together and finished classwork pgs 501 and 205 in preparation for the quiz.  A quiz on cycling of matter was given at the end of class.  Homework for 1/20 is to read page 212-215 - Geology of Florida in the green book.

1/13- Today in class we reviewed the carbon and nitrogen cycles.  Students worked on a lab identifying rocks.  The lab was collected and will be one of the last grades for the second marking period.  Students finished p 501 1-8 and rc/bc for that section.  Quick quiz tomorrow on cycling of matter.  Page 427 1-7 is due tomorrow. 

1/12 - Today in class we reviewed cycling of matter (rock cycle, carbon cycle, and nitrogen cycle).  We watched a brainpop on the rock cycle and carbon dating.  Students spent the remainder of the period working on benchmark, reading check and p501 1-8 and p205 2- 5 and 7.  They also prepared a lab paper for the rock lab tomorrow.  HW is to complete 1-7 p 427 by Thursday...quick quiz thursday on cycling of matter.

1/11-  Today in class I passed back virtual geosphere and atmosphere labs and taught Cycling of Matter from pages 496-504 in Green book.  We watched 2 brainpops on the carbon cycle and rock cycle.  Homework is to start thinking about materials for gameboard project 1/27 and read pgs 424-427 in blue book.  Page 427 1- 7 is due Thursday 1/14

1/8- Today in class we reviewed 2 warm ups and I passed back quick quizzes.  We discussed next weeks topic of cycles in nature.  The remainder of the class was DEAR time. Read pages 424-427 in blue book on BEEP by Tuesday. Homework due next Thursday is page 427 1-7 in blue book. 

1/7 - Today in class we reviewed the articles on acid oceans and killer algal blooms.  I passed back the lab, edheads lab, and mini bat from before the break.  We discussed the ph lab and pair/shared homework to prepare for the quick quiz.  Homework is to bring a DEAR book.


1/6 - Today in class we reviewed the ph scale and why ph of the hydrosphere and geosphere are so important.  We also discussed the connection to carbonic acid and the two articles from Monday.  Students completed the lab testing 10 water samples for the contaminated acidic water.  Further ph strips were used to determine exact ph.  Labs were collected and graded.  Homework is the reading assigned yesterday and page 423 1-9 blue book on beep.  Quick quiz tomorrow on the hydrosphere and biosphere.  DEAR friday!

1/5 - Read 418-423 on Beep in blue book and complete pg 423 1-9 by thursday.  bring water sample for ph testing tomorrow if interested. 

1/4 - Scoliosis screenings are tomorrow. Today in class I taught hydrosphere using chapt 5 in the green Holt book.  We discussed the Ph table and students were asked to do a google image search for a ph chart and print for homework.  We will do a Ph lab Wednesday. I also asked students to read and print a copy of Acid Oceans:  The 'evil twin' of climate change which appeared in the Miami Herald Dec. 18th and on Yahoo news.
The link is as follows: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091218/ap_on_sc/climate_blue_carbon

Also read and print Trying to crack ocean mystery:  What caused killer algal bloom? this article appeared in the Miami Herald on Dec. 9th.  the link is http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010378956_algalbloom29m.html?syndication=rss  

Read pgs 418-423 in blue book on BEEP.  Complete page 423 1-9 by Thursday Jan. 7th. 



12/18 - Today in class students finished the virtual tour of the geosphere and atmosphere.  If you did not hand in your lab answers please print them over the holiday and return them to me in the new year.

12/17 - Today in class students worked on the virtual geosphere and atmosphere activity using the Smithsonian Institutes multimedia websites.  No homework was assigned.

12/16 - Today in class I passed back quick quizzes and students worked on the virtual lab for atmosphere and geosphere using laptops.  We will continue this lab through Friday.  No homework was assigned.

12/15 - Today in class students peer reviewed homework and the quick quiz on geosphere was given today in class.  I showed students the two websites we'll be using Wed. - Fri. for our virtual geosphere and atmosphere extension activity using the laptops. No homework was assigned.

12/14 - Study geosphere warm ups and blue book homework on geosphere for quick quiz tomorrow.  You will peer review pg 417 1-8 and 411 1-10 before the quiz.

12/11- Blue book page 417 1-8 for Tuesday

12/10 - read chapter 14 section 1 and complete page 411 1-10 in the blue book on Holt.
12/1 - 12/8 - Students will be presenting Powerpoint projects for Science Fair until 12/9.  Read Chapter 14 section 1 The Geosphere on BEEP in the BLUE Holt book for Thursday December 10th. 

11/30 - Students who were absent last week used class time to make up the mini BAT test.  Edheads.org activity were collected from those who didnt turn it in last wednesday, the deadline was extended until today.  Powerpoint presentations all week in class.  Bring rubric as instructed when rubrics were passed out in late October.  I will be using your rubric to grade you.

11/25 - Today students completed the mini BAT for Earth Systems.  Edheads.org activity was turned in too.  Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family.  Reminder that Science Fair PowerPoint is due 11/30.  Presentations in class will be 11/30-12/4.  

11/24 - Work on edheads activity and optional weather commercial.  Mini BAT test tomorrow

11/23 - Today in class students complete the virtual weather forecasting activity using www.edheads.org.  Homework is to finish the edheads activity if you didnt complete it in class and work on optional commercial script and props if your are participating in a weather commercial.  Mini BAT on earth systems and climate Wednesday.

11/20 - Today in class students recorded their final science fair grades on their rubrics.  Video notes and quick quizzes were passed back to students.  We discussed the virtual weather forecasting activity and the optional weather commercial we'll be working on Monday and Tuesday.  The remainder of the period was DEAR in Science.  Wed. Nov. 25th is the weather systems 15 question mini bat test

11/16 - Today in class we wrapped up severe weather and students took a quick quiz (open book since I wasnt in school Friday to remind students of quiz)  Homework is to bring a DEAR book for Friday - 3rd period can bring something to do during your study hall since you are the only class I will see during BAT testing.

11/10 - Today in class we watched brainpops on thunderstorms and tornadoes.  I showed a few video clips on thunderstorms and tornadoes and we discussed how they form.   Your homework is to enjoy your day off and thank a veteran for their service and dedication to our country.

11/9 - Today in class we began the severe weather section of chapter 4.  Students watched a 20 min video and took notes.  Homework was to read section on severe weather tonight.  No Science Fair due this week! 

11/6 - Today I passed back Science Fair conclusions and abstracts.  Students recorded scores on rubrics.  We discussed the final due dates (title page, table of contents, acknowledgements and Powerpoint)  Students peer reviewed projects - no homework was assigned.

11/5- Today students had the entire period to work on completing their projects. Tomorrow we will peer review projects and I will pass back graded conclusions and abstracts from Science Fair.  We will discuss the final two due dates for Science Fair!

11/4 - Today students had the entire period to finish research using laptops and start construction of projects.  No homework other than science fair for Friday

11/3 - Yesterday students went over work from Friday and read chap 4 section 2 - Water in the air to build background knowledge for this weeks project choices.  Today in class we researched cloud types and characteristics, or how and why a hygrometer is used.  Tomorrow i will have the laptops and you can begin making your project if you are ready.

10/30 - Today in class we went over homework and students worked on p119 (1-10) on BEEP.  Check the Science Fair dates above.  Gather materials for cloud poster, hygrometer on Sciencebuddies.com, or pictures for a report on the water cycle and clouds.

10/29 - Today in class we pair shared and peer reviewed biomes using rubric format provided.  We watched Brainpop on climate types, mountains, and wind.  Homework is to complete reading check and benchmark check questions for chap 4 section 1 on BEEP.  Next week we'll study the water cycle and clouds.  If you are doing a water cycle and cloud poster you'll need a piece of poster board, cotton balls, and glue (i have glue sticks).  If you want to make the hygrometer visit Sciencebuddies.com and look up hair hygrometer.  Bring all  necessary materials by Wednesday next week. Tuesday / Wednesday, and Thursday will be research/ project work days.

10/28 - Today in class was spent building our biomes.  Research should be printed and attached to Biomes for peer review tomorrow.  Homework - reread chapter 4 section 1 on understanding climate patterns - tomorrow we will review it in class after peer review of Biomes.  Quick quiz on Friday for 4.1


10/27 - Today we wrapped up research for biomes and began constructing them.  Finish research at home if you didnt finish in class today.  Work on Conclusion, Abstract, and entry form for Science Fair.

10/26 - Today I collected Observations, data, and data analysis.  We began working on research using the laptops for our biome projects we'll complete this week in class.  Homework is to gather material for biome project if you didnt already do so.  Mini BAT test tomorrow - 15 ?'s multiple choice application type questions to the Science we learned in Chapter 2. - If you want to study you can look over chapter 2 on BEEP.

10/22 - Today in class period 5 & 6 worked on FCAT questions covered in the first marking period.  Homework is the same as yesterday.  Reminder that all observations, data, and data analysis are due monday 10/26

10/21-  Today in class I passed back quick quizzes from yesterday and Famous Scientist reports.  We watched a scoliosis screening video and had DEAR.  Homework for Monday is to read pgs 112-118 in Holt on BEEP...pick a biome to research and as we discussed in class, gather any materials to construct your mini biome on Tuesday 10/27

10/20-  Today in class students had a quiz on 2.2.  We reviewed warmups and spent the remainder of the period peer reviewing, critiquing, and evaluating Famous Scientist reports using a rubric provided.  Homework is to bring a DEAR book tomorrow.

10/19 - Today in class we went over warm ups and pair/shared to go over homework (p55 1-9).  Students pair/shared their famous scientist reports and began the evaluation process using a rubric scale provided.  Bring report again tomorrow. Study for quick quiz on 2.2 Holt book on BEEP and last week's warm ups.

10/16 - Today we had a lab to make anemometer models.  Classwork was to also complete p 55 1-9 in Holt.  Students who didnt finish should complete it for homework.  Check new science fair dates above.  Famous scientist report is due Monday - Class time was provided Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

10/15 - Today was the third and final day class time was given to research and type or write an essay for your famous scientist.  Paragraphs should include intro, par 2 -habits and critical thinking accomplishments and inventions, and par.3 - conclusion.  You can make par 2 two separate paragraphs if you want to create a 4 paragraph essay.  The essay is due Monday.  Homework is to finish reading chapt. 2 section 2 on BEEP and complete the benchmark and reading check questions.  Science fair deadlines have been revised so please check dates above.  If you need more time for observations and data than the dates above, please see me and we'll work out a plan.


10/14 - work on trials, observations, and data for science fair.  Preview 2.2 on BEEP for tomorrow

10/13 - work on science fair trials - observations and data due Friday - Data must be in a table(s) and properly labeled - preview reading warm-ups, titles and subtitles, pictures and captions, and vocab in section 2 of chapter 2 (2.2) for Thursday.  You need 4 small cups and straws per team for Friday's model activity

10/12 - Today in class we reviewed Thinking Like a Scientist, went over classwork/homework, and took a quick quiz on 2.1.  Science fair procedures were passed back and recorded on rubrics.  Homework is to make sure you have the name of a famous scientist for researching tomorrow.  Preview 2.2 Models in Science on BEEP for Thursday and record vocab in your composition book or flash cards for studying.

10/9 - Today in class we watched video clips of Scientists in their jobs...www.discovery.com....i collected procedures and students worked on reading section 2.1 Holt Homework is to complete the rc and bc questions as well as 1-9 on pg 49

10/8 - Today in class we went over tools, measuring, and safety quizzes and the Next Generation County Science Test (practice).  Students pair/shared/responded to each others boat analysis & critique.  Homework is to Preview section 2.1 - Thinking Like a Scientist in the Holt book on Beep.  Vocab should be written in composition book or on flash cards.  Science Fair procedures are due tomorrow.

10/7 - Quiz on chapter 1 section 3 and 4 today.  Work on Science Fair Procedures for Friday.  Have the name of a famous scientist or two that interests you for next Tuesday.

10/6 - Today in class we wrapped up the density/mass challenge and tested our boats.  Student worked on analysis and critique of their boat design.  Homework is to study for the quiz tomorrow using the Holt book section 3 and 4 on BEEP.

10/5 - Today in class we worked on both density challenges.  Homework tonight is to study warm ups and holt book section 3 and 4 on beep for measurement and safety quiz wednesday

10/2 - work on procedures for science fair due 10/9.  Bring a 10cm (4inches) long piece of aluminum foil for monday's mass/density challenge.  You are also allowed one mystery material.

10/1 - Today we wrapped up volume lab, went over homework, and discussed density.  Do practice math 1&2 on pg. 83 in Holt book...bring sink, float, suspend materials and your materials list for science fair tomorrow.

9/30 - read pgs 81-83 McDougal and answer reading check questions.  Bring materials for sink, float, and suspend activity on Friday.....Science Fair materials list due Friday.

9/29 - small object for water displacement for tomorrow.  sink, float, suspend materials for Friday.  re-read pg 53 McDougal

9/25 DEAR in Science today - bibliography, hypothesis, and research paper collected

9/24 Today was FCAT practice day - we worked on FCAT questions related to chapter 1....Homework is to finish bibliography, hypothesis, and research paper for tomorrow...bring a DEAR book to class tomorrow..tomorrow is drop everything and read in Science

9/23 Today we used laptops in the classroom to work on the research papers due Friday....be sure to follow the guidelines given on you Science Fair Paper (12 font, double space, intro paragraph, independent variable paragraph, dependent variable paragraph, and conclusion)  bibliography in MLA format and hypothesis are also due Friday....work on all of that tonight for homework

9/22 Today we were in the Media Center researching and finalizing research papers for Friday.  Tomorrow we will have the laptops so you should bring a flash drive to store your typed paper.

9/21- We wrapped up mass lab today and introduced volume.  bring small irregular shaped object for water displacement lab on Tuesday 29th.  Be prepared to research or have your research paper and hypothesis with you to work on in Media Center tomorrow.  I'm attempting to get working wireless computers for Wednesday for research typing. 

9/18 - Mass lab today in class.  Homework is to work on finalizing research, hypothesis, (and bibliography if it wasnt turned in today) for next Friday 9/25

9/17 - Wireless laptops today for research...homework is to finish bibliography and start thinking about hypothesis

9/16 - We went to the Media Center today for hard copy research.  Homework tonight is to work on Science Fair bibliography and research - hypothesis due Friday Sept 25th...if you did not finish check your reading questions in McDougal 2.1 please have them finished for Thursday

9/15 - Answer 3 check your reading questions in section 2.1 Mass and Volume of McDougal book-due Thursday...Bibliography due Friday...Media center tomorrow and wireless carts Thursday for research.

9/14 Today we wrapped up measuring length lab.  Read 2.1 in McDougal book on mass and volume.  Bibliographies are due Friday...we will visit the Media Center on Wednesday for a research day.

9/11 Work on Science Fair research.  Bring any 35mm film canisters for density lab....we need 150 total to do the density lab

9/10 Vocab from section 3 should be written in composition book or you can make flash cards to begin studying.  Also please answer question 8 on p.25.  Google how to make a paper airplane and build one for tomorrow's activity or wait and I"ll show you how to build one in class.

9/9 reading check(rc) and benchmark check (bc) questions for section 3 - Tools and Measurement in Holt book

9/8 Research for Science Fair using virtual media center sites on falconcove.net used in class today. 

9/4 - read measurement in Holt on BEEP by Tuesday - Work on research and bibliography for Science Fair - Bibliography due Sept 18th - minimum 5 sources - follow guidelines on outline passed out on Friday Sept. 4th - Enjoy your three day weekend!

9/3 - read measurement section using BEEP and the Holt book pages 20-25- ....Purpose and Science fair contract due tomorrow.

9/2 - Work on purpose for Science fair - due Friday...we will finish mythbusters video tomorrow and notes will be turned in for a grade so please remember to bring your notes from today to class tomorrow

9/1 Finish lab report and turn in for a grade tomorrow

8/31 Set up lab report paper for Owl pellet lab tomorrow....make sure questions section is already completed.

8/28  Research facts on owl pellets for our KWL discussion on Monday- sign and return lab safety contract if you havent already done so

8/27 Finish RC and BC questions for section 2 - Sign and return safety laboratory contract  Quick quiz tomorrow on scientific method.

8/26 Finish reading check and benchmark check questions for section 1 pgs 6-11 in Green Holt book.  Extended reading is McDougall pages 14-21

8/25 Access BEEP student portal through Falconcove.net.  Read pages 6-11 in Green Holt Science book.

8/24 - First period is the only period with homework.  Optional papers that may be returned during first period depending on parent interest are:

PTA form, free and reduced lunch form, and survey form

LINK TO SURVEY:    http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHBxd1FTR1g3bUdCVDk3YkEyQTVOYXc6MA













Science Fair Project Due Dates

www.sciencebuddies.org  - ideas for your purpose
www.noodletools.com - bibliography assistance
www.falconcove.net - virtual media center for research websites - use log ins and passwords provided in class
or access log on BEEP and click on RESEARCH at the top of the page

Science fair discussion and contract August 28th
Science fair contract and purpose due Sept. 4th
Bibliography due Sept. 25th
Hypothesis and research due Sept. 25th
Materials for Science fair project due - October 2nd
Procedures for project due October 9th
Observations and data due October 26th
Data Analysis (graph) due October 26th
Conclusion, Abstract, and entry form due October 30th
Application and recommendations due -Nov.6th
*change made - nothing due Nov.13th
Acknowledgments, Table of contents, and Title Page due Nov. 20th
Powerpoint presentations -final copy due Nov. 30
Powerpoint presentations during class Nov. 30 -Dec.4th
Grade level judging during class for finalists Dec.9th
Projects that qualify -Science Fair Jan 12-15th