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Dear Parents and Students,

4th Quarter Project:

Part 1 of our 4th quarter project was due on Thursday, May 21 and the grades have been entered for those students that turned it in on time.  Students had ample time to  complete this portion of the project entirely in class.  (if they used their time wisely)  Most students opted to retype their notes or write their final draft of their notes at home.  (Part of their grade is neatness of text)  Remember to make sure you are not copying word for word.  (No plagiarism)  

Part 2 of the project is due tomorrow, June 2nd.  For periods 3-6 students must include a topic that they have researched on their own.  The topic must have to do with the solar system.  They will also be responsible for Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and other dwarf planets,

See Rubric Below!

 Some important things to remember:

Part 1- Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Part 2- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Dwarf Planets, and Choice topic (periods 3-6 only)

Part 1 final draft of notes, illustrations, fun facts, etc. due Thursday, May 21

Part 2 final draft of notes, illustrations, fun facts, etc. due Tuesday, June 2

• All students will be provided with scale model cut outs.  These will be used to create a realistic representation of each planet based on their research in class
• If notes are being typed (adviseable), they are due by Monday for part one
• I am looking for CREATIVITY  (pop ups, fun facts, "Did you Know?", up close pics
• All scale model cut outs must be colored and detailed by hand, but other pics can be computer generated
• All notes are to be quality bulleted facts (complete sentences not necessary :))
• Font must be large enough to read easily (Comic Sans, Century Gothic...)
• Using 2 column set up to type notes works nicely
• Have fun, but know that this project is worth over 100 points!

Solar System Booklet - Name:_________________________Period_________

Part 1- Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars     Due _____________

Part 2- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and other Dwarf

          Planets, and __________________(Your Choice) Due_____

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Final Exams:

Final exams will be as follows:

Monday, June 8 Periods 1 and 2

Tuesday, June 9 Periods 3,4,5

Wednesday, June 10 Periods 6 and 7 

Study tips for final :

Pay attention in class.

Complete your study guide in class and study it nightly at home up to testing day.

Use www.classzone.com link to practice vocabulary terms and review content for the content covered in the space science unit from chapter 19, 20, 21, and 22

 Ask questions if you need help or make arrangements to come in before school for help!  :)

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Thank You

Also, thank you to all who use this schoolnotes website to keep informed about homework, daily classroom objectives, projects , study resources, and other important information.  Please continue to refer to it often to keep up to date on what is happening in science class.  Parents, you can also contact me at any time using the link to my email account on the page. 

Mrs. Tamara McKay 

P.S.  I have attached a copy of the syllabus and the safety contracts below.