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 6th Grade Science Ciencias de Sexto Grado 2013-2014 Colleen Boddy   __**4 de Julio:**__ Topic: Tides and the Moon  HW: gratitude theme project __**3 de Julio:**__  Topic:Moon Phases HW: Finish up reflections for Mr. Ronny __**2 de Julio:**__  Lab experiments with Miss Kellie's 10th grade class HW: Finish up reflections for Mr. Ronny

__**1 de Juilo:**__ Topic: "A Year Viewed from Space" //Analyzing Data on the distance from earth to sun// //Analyzing Data on// __ You'll need the link below for our activity: __ http://www.sepuplhs.org/students/iaes/simulations/SEPUP_Seasons_Interactive.swf __**23, 25, 26th:**__ Portfolio Reflections (all subjects) __**16 de Junio -18 de Junio**__Trip to Monte Verde!!Staying at Terra Viva __**13 de Junio (Sunlight and Shadows)**__ __**12 de Junio**__ **Warm-up:** Review from yesterday: What creates our days and nights. Explain using the terms "rotation and axis." a) Activity # 74 Earth Rotates b) Be sure to look at map of time zones as a class! HW: Analysis questions **__11 de Junio__** Activity 73: “A DAY ON EARTH” > b) Watch the “Activity” (this is a link located on the bottom of the page listed above) > c) Have them watch it once. Rewatch and take notes, and take quiz as whole group. **__9 de Junio__** Introduction to Creative Expression & Earth Activity: Sunlight and Shadows Homework: Please answer the analysis questions #1-4 in complete sentences
 * 1) Read introduction from student reading.
 * 2) Hand out “Possible Explanations” sheet, students come up with evidence for/against.
 * 3) Go over answers together.
 * 4) Demonstration with lamp/soccer ball? Demo with lamp/ head as planet?
 * 5) a)Review concepts taught by logging on to BBC site: []
 * 1) a)Review concepts taught by logging on to BBC site: []
 * __Analysis Questions__**

Name:

1.What do you think is causing the changes in the direction of the shadow from Tyler’s tree from early to late in the day?

What do you think is causing the changes in the length of the shadow from Tyler’s tree from early to late in the day?

2. What data would you collect to test your ideas

3. Do you think Tyler’s measurements would be the same if he made them at the same times of day the next month? Explain why or why not.

4. In hot weather Tyler likes to sit in his favorite shady spot under his tree. How does the Sun affect you each day. Warm-up Theme: Radiation Radiation Lab HW Review of Conduction Theme: Convection Videos HW: Write 4-5 sentences about the CUScience videos on convection: convection of atmosphere, earth and oceans. Return and review Qwest! Tema: Convection Qwest! NO HW: Good job! Submit lab analysis questions Review questions for quiz HW: Study for quiz with study guideline Ice Cube Melting Contest HW: Finish analysis questions Conduction Energy Transformations posters presentations Food Color Demonstration: (hot vs. cold-molecular movement) Introduction to Temperature Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin (history, purpose) Intro. to converting between scales HW: What is Heat
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Energy Transformations posters presentations
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Finalize Energy Transformations posters Warm-up: Forms of Energy Transfers of Energy Two laws of thermodynamics (NRG not created or destroyed, When energy transfers some energy is "lost" in thermal energy. Mini-Labs Ex. Flashlight, hammer and nail  Warm-up: Forms of Energy Exercises: thermal, chemical, HW: Forms of Energy  Warm-up: Science:Share Posters Review of concepts: Game  **NO SCHOOL**  Warm-up Review of Kinetic and Potential Energy Bill Nye Energy video Discussion HW: KE/PE worksheet __Warm-up__ __Quiz on S,L, G, Plasma and energy__ __Potential and Kinetic Energy__
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 * HW**__: Share with your parents 2 examples of transfers of energy__
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__Warm-up__ __//Energy// conversion and //states of matter// conversion triangle__ __Share HW presentations of S,L, G Art in Science__
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Warm-up SLGP Acting & Presentations Oobleck lab Mythbusters video on Oobleck HW: Write a poem, create a song or act sharing your knowledge or the three (or four) forms of matter -Solid, liquid, gas - how the molecules move in each - how the movement of molecules changes the energy of each Warm-up Matter: solid, liquid, gas, plasma Whole class discusssion HW: look up any questions from class and be ready to report TH/FRI bring in computers if possible Finish Presentations Puberty Class: (Class One) Infectious Disease Presentations (Class Two) Infectious Disease Project Wrap-up HW: Finalize Details on Project Review of Woman Reproductive Organs (Class One) INtroduction to Male Reproductive Organs "Ask A Peer" (Class Two) HW: Portfolio Reflections Water Sampling (Class One) Reproductive Health: Woman's Body (Class Two) HW: Portfolio Reflections Infectious Disease Activity Final touches on Infectious Disease Projects HW: Portfolio overall subject finished NO class: Media Awareness workshop //How Disease Spreads// * A look at our coliform tests //Body's Defenses// //*// 1st, 2nd and 3rd line of defense HW: Infectious Disease Project Theme: Infectious Diseases Finished Germ Theory Swabbing items around school for coliform tests HW: Work on research, bring in computer (if possible) Quiz Germ theory plays Germ theory Short Plays Pictures HW: Infectious Disease Project REVIEW FOR QUIZ: See attached outline and use your notes to study. Cholera Mystery Introduction of Infectious Disease Project **HW:** Option to start researching on your //Infectious Disease// //Possible Sites:// 1. Centers for Disease Control [] 2. MayoClinic.org [] 3. WebMD Conditions Center [] 4. KidsHealth [] You will need to type in your disease into the search box on this website. 5. Medline Plus- Encyclopedia [] 6. World Health Organization [] Cholera Mystery Activity **HW**: Read //Cell Theory// (we will review in class) Microscope charts Microscope slide preview lab MICROSCOPES -Preparing area -Rules for using and caring for the microscope -Preparing a slide -Initial practice with Microscopes Warm-up: Review of Spontaneous generation & Biogenesis Microscopes on-line (red blood cells, algae, sea urchin sperm and egg) HW: Complete this activity and take a screen shot (command shift 4 on Macs, not sure on PC) and send to me as evidence that you completed the microscope activity This is an opportunity to take a guess about some slides that are presented under microscope optics. Then guess (from the list on the right) what the image is. Drag the green sample slide (now right below the microscope) and drag it to your guess on the right. [|Microscope slides] Marty the Martian Arguing the case in court HW: Study for Math Test Pop Quiz on homework assignment Identifying 10 characteristics to define "Life" Sorting activities & report out __Agenda: Science Piece Reflection__
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 * Theme: Infectious Disease**
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 * HW:** __Infectious Disease Project__
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 * Directions:** __Click on a green tab and drag it to the microscope (It will present an image).__
 * BACK ON TRACK: MY WIKI IS WORKING AGAIN!**
 * THANK YOU FOR RECORDING ASSIGNMENTS IN YOUR AGENDAS THIS PAST WEEK!!**
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Agenda: LIFE (Planet Earth) Series Hand back tests SCIENCE unit test on Estuaries HW: None-Night Off! Warm-up: Review Outline for test Jeopardy REview for Test HW: Use outline and notes to study for test Warm-up: Nature journal: new pictures/observations Saving to desktop Importing to Pixlr to reduce sixe (500 x 620) Submit homework Eutrophication discussion (10 min.) Eutrophication activities HW: Read water quality article and be prepared to discuss it tomorrow in class Looking at our Coliform samples Calculating Coliform counts Cleaning kits Write Thank yous to Mr. Jim HW: Use your Venn diagram to write a 2 -3 paragraph reflection on the advantages and disadvantages of testing in the field vs. in the lab ** ESTUARY FIELD TRIP!! ** Mapping Activitywith Miss Daniela   Chemistry tests (on assigned test)   Working Snack (Discussing our results-what do they indicate?)   Chemistry Tests Part II: Trying a new test   Working Snack: Report out   LUNCH BREAK & Recess   Interviewing Activity w/ Miss Daphne   Preparing Coliform Tests: Mr. JIm   Macroinvertabrates sampling: Mr. Jim   Wrap-up: Highlights of Day Chemistry Tests (Mastering your assigned test) HW: Come prepared for field trip Review of Watershed  Chemistry Testing of Water Samples //Centers://  #1 Article and fishbowl   #2 Scenarios and Solutions   #3 Powerpoint, and group work   HW: For extra credit look up information on Eutrophication. Either bring in article or copy and paste into an email to me. We will continue centers and have class discussion on Eutrophication soon. Final 4 types of Estuaries presentations HW: Look up additional information for group work __Warm-up:__ __Review of Homework__ __4 types of Estuaries__
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 * Warm-up: Venn diagram field vs. lab test results**
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 * 14 de Enero:** __Warm-up: 4 types of estuaries: small group research__
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Warm-up: Short Play on Importance of Estuaries Short Lesson on Salinity Salinity Mapping HW: Is this an Estuary: Handed out in class Pre-Assessment on Estuaries Introduction to Estuaries: //definition, characteristics, importance// Short Video Salinity Ticket out the door: Share 3 things learned during class FINISH PORTFOLIO REFLECTIONS: Most of you have finished and can take a nice, relaxing evening off. There are a few of you finishing them up. Have them ready by tomorrow morning! __Portfolio Reflections__ __**HW:** Draft of both (a piece and general subject reflection) due__ Continued research Some students started on combining research information Recording of voice & pictures of plant information
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__**HW: Research, research, research**__


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Topic: Research Discussion of Layout Recommendation to take picture of plant and submit it to Miss Colleen or take to a local nursery to figure out more info. about plant.

This is highly recommended to those who are struggling with finding information on their plants in books provided or on internet sites

HW: More research...at least one paragraph


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__Topic: Plant Research__ __HW: Look up information at home (if access is possible)__


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Topic: Roots and Vascular System HW: Cell Walls and Chloroplasts & Questions

Re-enact seed parts to germination (small groups) Topic: Roots Roots Power point Record in Nature Journal HW:
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Topic: Observation Germination steps Pea seed video Exit ticket: Newly learned facts
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Topic: Germination HW:
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 * 3 things needed for germination process to begin (abiotic factors: water, temperature, oxygen)
 * Date 3 observation

__**6 de Noviembre:**__ Topic: Seeds HW: Glue seed diagram in nature journal and __**put definitions in your own words!**__ Bring in a seed from your backyard tomorrow!
 * Seeds as first step of plan
 * cotyeldon, embryo, plumule, radicle, seed coat

__**5 de Noviembre:**__ HW: Finish blog (due tomorrow) for Giovanni
 * Javier (Master Gardener) Visits (Individual check-ins for plants)
 * Finish Binding Plant Observation Journals

__**4 de Noviembre:**__

Connecting with Plants: Miss Linda visits what you discovered about your plant and what you learned from Miss Linda!
 * HW:** Fill out reflection with complete sentences. Share
 * ALso work/assignment on your page for Giovanni...Due WEDNESDAY

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FInish Quizzes KWL for plants Demo for Nature Journaling: Accurate Observation Create Nature Journals NO HW: Finish Dream Houses

__**29 de Octubre:**__ Quiz and Computer work on WordPress HW: Night off (work on dream houses)

__**28 de Octubre:**__ Review of Scavengers & Decomposers Look at Decomposers in garden and on property Play reenacting decomposers (absorbing versus eating) //Ecosystems// //- Components: Abiotic (list some)// //Biotic (consumers, Producers (plants), Decomposers)// //-some type of consumers are omnivores, carnivores, herbivores, scavengers)//
 * HW: Bring in Computers**
 * Study for Quiz**: //Know the following//

//-Be able to explain the difference between a food chain and a food web// //- Explain what a biome is/what the major biomes are// //- What kind of ecosystem do we live in Guanacaste//

//population: a group of the same species living in an area.//

__**23 de Octubre:**__

Warm-up: review ecosystems and vocab. Computer blogging (QR codes) HW:

__**22 de Octubre**__ Warm-up: Ecosystems Definitions: Populations, food chains, food webs BBC video on Food Chains & Food Webs
 * HW:** Nature Journal & questions on sheet

__**3 de Octubre**__ Finalize Posters: Self-Grading with Rubric (resources/information in own wording, neatness) Teacher/Student Conferences/Check-Ins (Focus: How do I improve my grade?)
 * HW: Last minute fixes on posters.**

__**26 de Septiembre**__ Work on Element Project - Using rubric for aesthetics, content displayed, overall presentation -Wrap up project beginning of next week/Practice presentation HW: None...Math only

__**20 de Septiembre**__ Work on Element Project HW: Research over weekend: must have at least two pages of information on element (see website suggestions) __**19 de Septiembre**__ Work on Element Project Bohr Models __**18 de Septiembre**__ Review of Atomic Math #2 Review of Element Project: rubrics, expectations Bohr Model Activity Key concepts on Powerpoint Creating Bohr models on various elements **HW: Finish Bohr model examples** Remember: 1st shell-2 (across from one another on shell) 2nd shell-8 3rd shell- 18 4th shell-32 Draw a nucleus with atomic symbol, determine period (row) to create the correct number of electron shells. Start on the right side, add electrons quarterly counter-clockwise direction. __**17 de Septiembre**__ -Return & review homework -PERIODIC TABLE: - Our focus: Metals, Non-metals, metalloids

HW: Atomic Math #2 You need your periodic table for this assignment NEXT WEEK. WE WILL REVIEW PAPERS HANDED OUT TOMORROW! //**5 de Septiembre **// Review of Atom structure -bilingual pairs: reading & report out (jigsaw): elements/isotopes -Group work -Closing: //**4 de Septiembre **// Review of Class Syllabus Introduction: What is an Atom? - Distribute Element cards for project - Why are Atoms important  - Structure of an Atom  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Small Group Atom Creations  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Closing: Review and Connections made to essential question  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">//How do individual parts come together to create a peaceful whole?// //Remember that you can email me at misscolleen@lapazschool.org. Keep in mind that I don't read email after 7pm.//
 * ATOMIC ELEMENT PROJECT NOT DUE UNTIL