Classpage - Susan Johnson

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Today is Wednesday, June 17.

NO MORE HOMEWORK!!!

Monday, June 15.

Review frog internal anatomy of www.froguts.com.

Friday, June 12.

Your lab report is due on Monday, June 15.

You've completed most of this in class.
Attach all pages in the order listed below.

1. Experimental design planning page
2. Data table and analysis
3. Graph
4. Summary page with conclusion

CHECK OUT THE FROG DISSECTION WEB PAGES LISTED UNDER "LINKS!"

Thursday, June 11.

Study, study, ACTIVELY STUDY for the human body QUEST!
Answer key is listed as file #17.

Wednesday, June 10.

Study pages 11,12,13,14 of your notebook - then try to fill out the study page as a practice test.

Tuesday, June 9.

Complete your pale pink "Experimental Design Planning Sheet" and design your data table.

Monday, June 8.

Think of an activity that you would like to use for your "Feel the Beat" lab.
Use the pink "Experimental Design Planning Sheet" to put together a preliminary experimental design plan.
We will use these in class on Tuesday to write up a final experimental design.

Friday, June 6.

Many of you finished this assignment in class today.
If you did not, please read pages 564-572 and complete the guided reading and study packet for that section.

Thursday, June 4.

Complete your Blood Pressure Lab; add #6 page 561 as the last question in the conclusion section of your lab.
Write the answer to #6 page 561 on the back of the second page or attach your answer on a separate piece of paper.

Wednesday, June 3.

Worksheet: Cardiovascular system summary

** I need Help!!
Our African aquatic frogs keep escaping our aquarium - in spite of the top that is in place. If anyone has a large, 20 or 30 gallon tank that they could donate or lend for their lifespan I would greatly appreciate it.
If you can help please call or email me at MMS. Thanks.

Tuesday, June 2.

Complete chapter 16 section 1 assessment on page 543 - #1a, b; 2a, b, c; 3a, b ; 4a, b.
Use complete sentences!

Thursday, May 28.

Read pages 482 - 486; complete the Guided Reading and Study.

Wednesday, May 27.

Complete the worksheet that was handed out in class today.
Use your text as a resource. Can't find the information? Use the index!!!

Tuesday, May 26.

Study for quiz - use study page, file # 16 provides the page and the key.

Friday, May 22.

No homework this weekend; quiz on Weds. May 27.

Thursday, May 21.

Read pages 468 - 473; then outline or Cornell notes.

Wednesday, May 20.

Complete the following questions: page 140 #12, 13, 16, 17; page 141 2, 3, 4.

Tuesday, May 19.

Read pages 123 - 126; complete the Guided Reading and Study packet.

Monday, May 18.

Worksheet: Probability and Heredity

Friday, May 15.

No homework this weekend.

Thursday, May 14.

Pages 118 - 123; read for understanding then complete the Guided Reading and Study worksheets that were handed out in class.

Wednesday, May 13.

Pages 110 - 115, read for understanding then outline or write Cornell notes.

Tuesday, May 12.

No homework tonight.

Monday, May 11.

ACTIVELY study for your chapter three test!!
File #15 provides a copy of the review sheet and a copy of the answer key for the review sheet.

Wednesday, May 6.

Periods 1,2,6,8 - create a "flip book" to illustrate the cell cycle.

Period 5 - complete the cell cycle summary worksheet.

Chapter 3 test is next week, Tuesday, May 12. Use the "Study Guide" on pages 104-106.

Worksheet: Photosynthesis/respiration, 2-sided.

Tuesday, May 5.

Create flashcards or a study page for the key terms on pages 80,86,91. There are 13 terms. Use your glossary!

Chapter 3 test is next week, Tuesday, May 12. Use the "Study Guide" on pages 104-106.

Monday, May 4.

Pages 91 - 94; read, then outline or Cornell notes.

Chapter 3 test is next week, Tuesday, May 12.

Thursday, April 30.

Friday is Trout Liberation Day!!!!
All students that have submitted permission slips for our trout release at the Bent will meet in Mrs. J's room at dismissal.
We will go RAIN or SHINE!!

Pages 86 - 90. Read, then Cornell notes or outline, your choice.

Wednesday, April 29.

Worksheet: Side one - complete all; side two complete #1,2,3,8,9,10,11,12.

Tuesday, April 28.

Pages 80 - 85; Read, then Cornell notes or outline, your choice.

Monday, April 27.

Actively STUDY for your quiz.

Also, remove marking period 3 class notes from your notebook - as we discussed in class.

Friday, April 24.

There is no homework this weekend.

If you need a copy of the Trout Release letter and permission slip you can click and print File #14.

Thursday, April 23.

If you were unable to do this homework last night...
Go outside for about 20 minutes. Sit or take a walk.
Write about what you see: write a poem, or; draw a picture, or; write a short story, or; make a list.

Also - quiz is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28: Food preservation and foodborne illness.

Wednesday, April 22.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!

Go outside for about 20 minutes. Sit or take a walk.
Write about what you see: write a poem, or; draw a picture, or; write a short story, or; make a list.

Due on Friday.

tuesday, April 21.

Worksheet: Evaluation of Food at Home - 2 sides!

Thursday, April 9.

Have an awesome vacation!!!

Wednesday, April 8.

No homework tonight.

Tuesday, April 7.

Cell lab is due tomorrow.

Monday, April 6.

STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, for your test.

Friday, April 3.

STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, for your test.

NOTE NEW DATE DUE TO ASSEMBLY SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY!
Cells and Microscopes Test -> APRIL 7.

Thursday, April 2.

NOTE NEW DATE DUE TO ASSEMBLY SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY!
Cells and Microscopes Test -> April 7.

Complete side 3 of the study guide.

Wednesday, April 1.

Cells and Microscopes Test -> April 6.

Fill out the BACK of page 1 of the study guide.
Remember: you have not yet been given page 2.

Tuesday, March 31.

Cells and Microscopes Test -> April 6.

Fill out the FRONT of page 1 of the study guide.
Remember: you have not yet been given page 2.

Monday, March 30.

Worksheet: Modeling Cell Structures.

Cells and Microscopes Test -> April 6.

Friday, March 27.

None.

Thursday, March 26.

Awesome!! Ninety-four percent of white team students handed in their lab reports today!!

Tonight - please create a written study tool for learning organelle structures and their functions.
Example: flashcards; folded paper.

Wednesday, March 25.

Your lab report is due tomorrow, Thursday, March 26!
You must arrive to class ready to hand in your lab report -> rubric on top + all pages stapled + 3 hole punched.
If you are not ready to hand in your lab report at the start of class it will be considered LATE - 5% off per day late.

Tuesday, March 24.

Continue to use the lab report template to type your lab report.
You should be finishing the Data Analysis section and you should try to begin the Conclusion.

NOTE: Your lab report due date has been changed to Thursday, March 26!
You must arrive to class ready to hand in your lab report -> rubric on top + all pages stapled + 3 hole punched.
If you are not ready to hand in your lab report at the start of class it will be considered LATE - 5% off per day late.

Monday, March 23.

Use the Data Analysis organizer to finish writing your Analysis section. If you have time tonight you should also begin typing your analysis using the lab report template.

NOTE: Your lab report due date has been changed to Thursday, March 26!
You must arrive to class ready to hand in your lab report -> rubric on top + all pages stapled + 3 hole punched.
If you are not ready to hand in your lab report at the start of class it will be considered LATE - 5% off per day late.

Friday, March 20.

NOTE!! This is a change from the original assignment calendar.
If you did not complete your two graphs today in class you must do so this weekend for homework.
Graph 1: Plot your group data: Independent variable vs. dependent variable
Graph 2: Plot your class data or the entire team data (your choice): Independent variable vs. dependent variable

Wednesday, March 18.

Today you should have saved your lab report on a thumb drive or you should have emailed the document to your home computer.
Tonight you need to continue to type your lab report using the lab report template.
You should be able to complete sections A - D (through the identification of your controlled/constant variables).

If you have not saved the document in a manner that allows you to work from home, you need to do so.
Students without home computers will continue to work on their labs during period 9

To access the lab report template:
Select the "Files" button from the blue buttons across the top of my web page.
Select File #2 - "Use this document when writing up your lab report."
Don't forget to save your work!

Tuesday, March 17.

Create a graph of your group's data - the graph should illustrate the effect of the different concentrations of fertilizer on the growth/reproduction of duckweed plants.

Monday, March 16.

Use the "Background Information" section of your Experimental Design Planning sheet to write 1 STRONG paragraph of applicable background information for your duckweed lab.

Use the organization that you worked with in class:
1. Introductory, topic sentence
2. Applicable background information
a. Background detail #1
b. Background detail #2
c. Background detail #3
3. Concluding sentence.

This is a rough draft. Tomorrow in class you will learn how to access the lab report template and you will type this in.

Friday, March 13.

NONE ~ NONE ~ NONE!!!!

Thursday, March 12.

Tonight is a homework catch-up night.
If your Cornell notes for pages 50 - 57 are not done, finish them.
If your Cornell notes for pages 60 - 67 are not done, finish them.

If you have qualitative observations for the "Duckweed" lab that need refining, refine.

If you have these things done then you have no homework in science - offer to do some chores around the house.;D

Wednesday, March 11.

Cornell Notes: Pgs. 60-67. Due on Thursday, March 12.

Tuesday, March 10.

Cornell Notes: Pgs. 60-67. Due on Thursday, March 12.

Monday, March 9.

Complete Cornell notes for pages 50 -57.

Make sure that your book is covered!!

Friday, March 6.

Microscopes Online: Complete the sheet that was handed out in class yesterday to investigate the history and development of the microscope.
All website information is on the sheet.

Site #3 "What in the World?" is difficult to find. It takes a lot of exploring to find. You may choose to omit site #3.

Thursday, March 5.

Microscopes Online: Complete the sheet that was handed out in class today to investigate the history and development of the microscope. All website information is on the sheet.

Wednesday, March 4.

Fill in the chart that we diagrammed today in class.

Tuesday, March 3.

Use 'RAVE' to answer the questions on page 49.
#1a,b,c; #2a, b; #3a, b, c.

Also!! Trout observation page is due tomorrow.

"Fry Day," February 27.

Trout observation page is due on Tuesday, March 3.

Thursday, February 26.

"e" lab is due on Friday.
3 pages: procedure page, drawings and questions.

Wednesday, February 25.

Read pages 42 - 49 in text and THEN, AFTER READING...
complete the Guided Reading and Study for pages 42 - 49 that was handed out in class today.
Due Thursday.

Tuesday, February 24.

Read pages 42 - 49 in text and THEN, AFTER READING...
complete the Guided Reading and Study for pages 42 - 49 that was handed out in class today.
Due Thursday.

Monday, February 23.

There is no homework this evening.

Friday, February 13.

Clean your room
Read 20 books
Clean the bathroom
Hug a family member every day!!!
Enjoy your February vacation.

Thursday, February 12.

Experimental Design Planning Sheet: Duckweed lab
Complete the Problem statement; Independent and Dependent Variable; Controlled Variables; and the drawing (page 2).

Wednesday, February 11.

Study, study, study for microscope quiz: Parts; Functions; Use and Care.

Tuesday, February 10.

Complete the "Microscope Basics" worksheet. Use your lab as a reference.
Quiz Thursday, Parts A & B of Compound Microscope lab. Parts and functions.

Monday, February 9.

Complete the "Microscope Anatomy" page.
Study the compound microscope packet for a quiz on microscope parts and functions to be held on Thursday.

Thursday, February 5.

Apologies for the late posting.
Mrs. J is out for Thursday & Friday.

Homework on Thursday - Complete "Microscope Anatomy," use appendix in book if necessary.
No homework on Friday.

Tuesday, February, 3.

Complete side two of the worksheet that was handed out in class today,
"Scientific Inquiry and Brine-Shrimp Eggs."
If you have misplaced your worksheet it can be printed from the www.pearsonsuccessnet.com website.
Click on Section 1.2: then Section 2 Assessment; then ENRICH worksheet.

Monday, February, 2.

READ and then outline pages 14 - 18 in your text.
Make sure your text is covered - bring it to class.

Thursday, January 29.

Watershed test is scheduled for Monday, February 2.

Study, study, study!!! Use your study guide; review pages 17, 19-24 in your notebook.

Tuesday, January 27.

Use your study guide and refer to all of your watershed handouts to create a practice test.
Follow these guidelines:

Print neatly or type.
Include: a.) 5 multiple choice questions; b.) 2 diagrams that your test taker will need to label; c.) 3 short answer questions (CANNOT BE TAKEN FROM THE STUDY GUIDE!)
Make up the answer key on a separate piece of paper.

Monday, January 26.

Use your study guide. Develop an outline or organizer with information to help you write a strong developed answer for 3 of the questions under the "Evaluate" section of the study guide.
Test scheduled for Monday, February 2.

Wednesday, January 21.

Complete "Groundwater - Student Background," reading and worksheet.

Thursday, January 15.

NOTEBOOK CHECK/SPELLING QUIZ will be on Friday, January 16.

Wednesday, January 14.

Create flashcards for the following words:
** These words will NOT be on the quiz on Friday.

Bioaccumulation
Pathogen
Non-point source pollution
Point source pollution
Hypoxia
Watershed
Estuary
Wetland

NOTEBOOK CHECK/SPELLING QUIZ will be on Friday, January 16.

Tuesday, January 13.

Check your notebook for organization - make a list of missing papers.

Review the spelling list - if you struggle with spelling, practice writing the words.

NOTEBOOK CHECK/SPELLING QUIZ will be on Friday, January 16.

Monday, January 12.

Reading and questions,"Cleaning up Polluted Water."

NOTEBOOK CHECK/SPELLING QUIZ will be on Friday, January 16.

Friday, January 9.

There is no homework this weekend.

NOTEBOOK CHECK/SPELLING QUIZ will be on Friday, January 16.

Thursday, January 8.

Look up your watershed and print out the results. Use www.epa.gov/surf

Read and highlight the key points in the article, " The Long Island Sound Watershed."

WARNING!! Notebook check and spelling quiz is scheduled for Friday January 16.

Tuesday, January 6.

Complete the "Trout Body" crossword.

Monday, January 5.

There is no homework tonight.

Tuesday, December 23.

Have a happy and safe holiday!!

Thursday, December 18.

Work on your Chemistry 101 study guide;
Follow the format discussed in class.

The study guide should be complete, to the best of your ability, on Friday.
We will go over questions and concerns in class.

IN THE EVENT OF A SNOW DAY ON FRIDAY, THE TEST WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23.

Wednesday, December 17.

Tonight:
Work on your Chemistry 101 study guide;
Follow the format discussed in class.

The study guide should be complete, to the best of your ability, on Friday.
We will go over questions and concerns on Friday.

Test next week, Monday, December 22.

Tuesday, December 16.

Tonight: pH lab questions, these are found on the back of the data table page.

Test next week!!
Use the study guide to prepare; students in period 1 will receive their study guide on Weds.

Monday, December 15.

Tonight: pH reading and questions
Test next week!!!
To avoid conflict with Mrs. Noonan's test that is scheduled for Tuesday,
the Chemistry 101 test will be Monday, December 22.

Thursday, December 11.

Lab packet needs to be complete by the end of Friday.
Resource packets are available for sign-out during recess, study hall or period 9 from Mrs. J.

Wednesday, December 10.

Complete the following lab questions:
pH #5 & #6
Ammonia #6
Nitrite #5
Nitrate #3

Important: You can only answer the questions if you have done the chemical test.
If you have not yet run the nitrite and nitrate tests, you cannot answer the questions until tomorrow after you have run the tests.

Tuesday, December 9.

None!!

Monday, December 8.

Reading: Chemistry 101...

Read the article 2 times.

The second time you read the article:
1.) Highlight the description of each test or activity described in the article;
2.) Highlight any description that indicates why each test or activity is important.

Friday, December 5.

Complete your trout lifecycle project:

Create a display (poster, diorama, clay models, etc.)to illustrate the trout lifecycle.
Include the name of each stage.
Include appropriate habitat in your display.

Wednesday, December 3.

Study, study, actively STUDY!! for your quiz.
See the word list below. Don't forget to add "salmonid."
Trout word list #1 and #2

anadromous
headwater
spawn
upwelling
redd
milt
incubation
alevin
pendulous
fry
parr
parr marks
juvenile
adult
opportunistic
siltation (silt)
non point source pollution
point source pollution
hatchery
carnivore
fry
swim-up

Tuesday, December 2.

Create a display (poster, diorama, clay models, etc.)to illustrate the trout lifecycle.
Include the name of each stage.
Include appropriate habitat in your display.

Due Monday, Dec. 8 or SOONER if possible!!

REMEMBER!! You have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday.

Monday, December 1.

There is a vocabulary quiz on Thursday!

Tonight for homework prepare a written form of ACTIVE studying:
flashcards, study sheet, self test, etc.

If you have misplaced your word lists (they should be in the vocabulary section of your notebook) I have listed them below.

Trout word list #1 and #2

anadromous
headwater
spawn
upwelling
redd
milt
incubation
alevin
pendulous
fry
parr
parr marks
juvenile
adult
opportunistic
siltation (silt)
non point source pollution
point source pollution
hatchery
carnivore
fry
swim-up

Tuesday, November 25.

Worksheet: "When will they hatch?" (lost yours? print one out from FILES)
Bonus points awarded for successful completion!

Monday, November 24.

Write out the definitions for word list #2 (see below).
Remember: Your best resource is "Natural History of the Brook Trout."

Trout! Word list #2

Parr
Parr marks
Juvenile
Adult
Opportunistic
Siltation
Nonpoint source pollution
Point source pollution
Hatchery
Carnivore
Fry
Swim-up

Friday, November 21.

There is no homework tonight!!
Enjoy your weekend.

Wednesday, November 19.

No homework tonight!!

Tuesday, November 18.

Review and reinforcement worksheet - Use RAVE!!!

Monday, November 17.

Page 725, "Math: Analyzing Data."
Use RAVE - when appropriate provide data from the graph to support your answer.

Friday, November 14.

Complete your outline for pages 722 - 729.

Thursday, November 13.

Worksheet: Carrying capacity

Wednesday, November 12.

1.) Clean out notebook - set up pages 1-6 as discussed in class.

2.) Page 718, # 3a, b, c. Use RAVE!

November 6, 2008.

Read and outline pages 711 - 718 of your textbook.
Stop working after 30 minutes.
Use the notes that you took in class today to model how to outline.
Remember:
Use a Roman numeral for each Major Heading (RED)
Use a capital letter for the Minor Headings (Blue)
Use numbers for the details

What we did in class today:
I. Determining Population Size
A. Direct observation - count all the members of a population
1. ) Book example: counting all the crabs in a tidepool
2. ) Your example
B. Indirect observation - observe and count the signs of organisms
1.) Book example: counting the number of cliff swallow nests
2.) Your example

November 5, 2008.

Page 711, hand write the definitions for the 8 Key Terms listed on the left side of the page.

November 3, 2008

Review worksheet: Critical Thinking Diagram Worksheet 46-1
First level consumer = primary consumer
Second level consumer = secondary consumer
Third level consumer = tertiary consumer

***** Ecology Skills Quest is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5*****

Friday, October 31.

There is no homework this weekend.

Be safe tonight - be kind to the little trick or treaters!!

Thursday, October 30.

Last chance!!!
Your notebook check/spelling quiz is tomorrow!
Make sure that your notebook is organized; study your spelling list.

***** Ecology Skills Quest is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5*****

Wednesday, October 29.

Page 774, write the answers to question #21, 22, 23, 24.
Use RAVE!!

Notebook check/spelling quiz is Friday.
***** Ecology Skills Quest is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5*****

Tuesday, October 28.

Notebook check/spelling quiz is Friday:

Check your notebook organization - make sure that you have all pages and all sections.

Actively study the spelling list.

***** Ecology Skills Quest is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5*****

Monday, October 27.

Write a thank you note to Ken and Jim (Bent of the River educators).
Follow the format provided by the handout given in class today.

Notebook check/spelling quiz on Friday!!!

Thursday, October 23.

Prepare for the field trip -

Warm clothes, layers, extra socks and shoes if going in the river
Bag lunch - no glass; no nut products
No phones, no camera phones

Bring your camera at your own risk

Bring a great attitude!!

Wednesday, October 22.

Page 745 Section 1 Assessment.
Complete #1a, b, c; 2a, b.
Use RAVE!!!

Remember!!!
Field trip is Friday -
Wear long pants; layer your clothing; bring a second pair of shoes/socks if you will be in the river; bring a bag lunch!!

Tuesday, October 21.

Please read the Field Trip Reminder letter that was provided in class today.
Please share it with your parent.

Remember!! Our field trip is on Friday!!

Monday, October 20.

1.) Complete the "Guided Reading and Study" for pages 740-745 - this was started in class, many should have completed it.
2.) Work on the "Review and Reinforce" page that was handed out in class.
3.) If you have worked for 1/2 hour and you are still not finished, please stop.

Friday, October 17.

No homework this weekend.
Maybe I'll see you at the DANCE!!

Thursday, October 16.

Study, study, STUDY for your vocab quiz.
Quiz includes key terms from pages 32, 704, & 740.

Wednesday, October 15.

Read the article, "Freshwater Benthic Macroinvertebrates" and answer the questions on page 2.

If you have misplaced your assignment:

The article is available at: http://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/pubs/freshwater.html

Page two is available on this website:
Click on the blue "Files" button
Scroll down and click on "Freshwater Benthic Macroinvertebrates" file #11.
Reset all your margins to 0.7 inches
Print out the page.

* Vocabulary quiz will be on Friday -> Key Terms page 34, 704, 740.
* Field Trip forms are due on Thursday

Tuesday, October 14.

* Define Key Terms page 740
* Vocabulary quiz will be on Friday -> Key Terms page 34, 704, 740.
* Field Trip forms are due on Thursday

Thursday, October 9.

Guided Reading and Study worksheet.
Covers pages 704 - 709.

Remember - tomorrow is a half day for students; we all have Monday off!! Yeaaaaaa!

Wednesday, October 8.

Page 704.
Look up and write the definitions to the "Key Terms."
There are 10 terms.

Tuesday, October 7.

Complete the "What is Life?" review and reinforcement worksheet.

If you have lost your sheet you can print one out from the online textbook.
Follow these steps:
1.) Open the textbook
2.) In the left column click on Chapter 2: Living Things
3.) Click on Section 1 Assessment
4.) You will see several assessment buttons. Click on Review and reinforcement - this should bring up the page.
5.) Print the page.

Monday, October 6.

Two part homework tonight!!
1.) Page 39 - "Math - Analyzing Data." Study the graph; answer #'s 1, 2, 3 using RAVE when appropriate.
R - Restate the question
A - Answer the question
V - Use key vocabulary
E - Provide an example or evidence

2.) Create flashcards for the following key terms: autotroph; heterotroph; homeostasis; stimulus; response; development.

Friday, October 3.

There is no homework this weekend!!

Thursday, October 2.

Page 40. Use the RAVE format to write the answers to #1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 3c.

R - Restate the question
A - Answer the question
V - Use key vocabulary
E - Provide an example or evidence

Wednesday, October 1.

Write the definition for each "Key Term" listed on page 34 - there are 11 terms.
Write an appropriate and unique sentence for each key term.
DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2.

Tuesday, September 30.

Write the definition for each "Key Term" listed on page 34 - there are 11 terms.
Write an appropriate and unique sentence for each key term.
DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2.

Monday, September 29.

Page 30. Complete questions 22, 23, 24.
Use the format discussed in class.

Friday, September 26.

There is no homework this weekend.

Thursday, September 25.

Complete #'s 1 and 2 of your Potato lab.
Actively study the "key terms" of this section.
If you are concerned about "what key terms?" please see your homework from last Thursday, Sept. 18.

Wednesday, September 24.

Complete the "Recognizing Laboratory Safety" packet.
Sign the Safety Contract.

Tuesday, September 23.

Section 2 Assessment: Complete questions #1a, 1b, 1c; 2a, 2b; 3a, 3b. on page 18 of your text.

Monday, September 22.

Happy Autumn!!

Tonight for homework please complete the Guided Reading and Study pages for Chapter 1, section 2.
The reading begins on page 14 of your text.

Friday, September 19.

There is no homework this weekend.

Thursday, September 18.

Write out the definitions to the "Key Terms" that are listed in the left column (under Reading Preview) on page 14 of your text.
Add "independent variable" and "dependent variable" to the list of words.
Your completed assignment will have 11 key terms and 11 definitions.

Wednesday, September 17.

STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, for your quiz!!!!

Tuesday, September 16.

Use the "Guided Reading and Study" pages (there are 2 pages) as a study guide to help prepare for your quiz.

Monday, September 15.

Complete the "Predicting" worksheet.
Remember... Restate the question, answer the question, provide evidence or examples to support your answer.

Friday, September 12.

There is no homework this weekend.

Parents, I look forward to meeting you at the open house on Monday.

Thursday, September 11.

Inferring worksheet.
Answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.
Use complete sentences.

Wednesday, September 10.

Use the on-line text registration page to register at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.
Explore the site.

Tuesday, September 9.

Please complete the "What is Science?" Review and Reinforcement sheet.
Remember to try to do it without your text first - then use your text to finish.

We have not been able to get into the computer room to register for the on-line text.
You will receive your on-line text registration materials tomorrow.
Please try to register yourself. If you have trouble, make an appointment with me to register.

Monday, September 8.

Use your textbook to complete the "What is Science" target reading skills worksheet.

Friday, September 5.

There is no homework this weekend sooooo...,
...help around the house this weekend!

Good luck in your games!!

Thursday, September 4.

Use your textbook to complete the "Ready! Set! Go!" worksheet.
Bring your COVERED book to class.

Wednesday, September 3.

Draw a picture of a person (or people) doing science.
Write a description of what the people are doing.
Stick figures are okay; please use COLOR!!

Remember - your book must be covered by Friday.

Tuesday, September 2.

Students received textbooks today. Please have your textbook covered by Friday, Sept. 5.

Student Profile sheet is due tomorrow, Weds. Sept. 3.

Notebook and supplies check tomorrow - be sure to have your "Welcome" sheet signed.

Thursday, August 28.

Please set up your notebook and make sure that you have all of the supplies needed for science.
Use the "Welcome" sheet as your resource.
You and your parent needs to sign the back of the "Welcome" sheet.
Due Wednesday, Sept. 3.