12.19.2012

December 19, 2012

Today: Students took a buoyancy test.  They were able to use the white index card given to them yesterday if they chose to write down notes.  

Homework: All Buoyancy Unit work is due FRIDAY.

S.O.T.W: Dian Fossey - due Monday after break

3 more days until a much deserved break!

Mrs. Setten

12.18.2012

December 18, 2012

Today: Students reviewed for a test.  First we practiced problems similar to the skills being tested. Then we went over any formulas that they may need to know.  Finally, students were given a white index card which they can use for their test.  They had the remaining class time to write notes on the index card.

Homework: STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! 

HAND IN LATE WORK - by Friday

Scientist: Diane Fossey - due after break

TEST TOMORROW! Bring your note card. 

Have a great night!

Mrs. Setten

12.17.2012

December 17, 2012

A late night post!

Today: Students took notes on Buoyancy.  Then they practiced calculating density, mass and volume using the circle of formulas.  Finally took a density quiz and signed up for a date to demo their sub project.

Homework: TURN IN LATE WORK.  All late work is due FRIDAY for the unit.  Tomorrow, Tuesday, is the last lab make up day.

Scientist of the Week: Diane Fossey - due Monday after winter break

* A reminder that students need to complete two scientist reports per quarter.  As of late, many students have not turned one in!

4 more days until a much deserved break!

Mrs. Setten

12.14.2012

December 14, 2012

SUB PROJECTS DUE TODAY! 

I cannot wait to see all of the great ideas that students came up with! We will begin testing next week.  

Today: Students watched a brain pop on Submarines.  Then they wrote a statement about how their sub project is like a real submarine.  

Homework: Check power school - GET ALL WORK HANDED IN!

Monday and Tuesday next week will be lab make up days.  Students will receive a 0 if they do not come in to make up missed labs on one of those day!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Setten

12.13.2012

December 13, 2012

Today:  Students worked on graphing their data from P12.  We also discussed how density and buoyancy are related. 

SUB PROJECTS and Captain Logs! Due Tomorrow - 12/14

SOTW: Mary Styles Harris - due Monday 12/17

** I know that we have been extremely busy in science class BUT we need to make it a priority to get our work turned in on the due date!  Many of the P11 Lab Reports were not turned in on time and we had three full class periods to work on the lab and report, which was ample time to complete it.  NO EXCUSES, lets make it better!

Have a great night! 

Mrs. Setten

12.12.2012

December 12, 2012

Today: Students completed Lab P12: Buoyancy of Liquids.  This is the lab that culminates our unit on Buoyancy.  Tomorrow we will be graphing and making connections between Buoyancy and density.

Homework: SUB PROJECTS - due Friday 12/14

Mary Styles Harris - 12/17 (Monday)

Mrs. Setten

12.11.2012

December 11, 2012

We have had many students out due to illness.  Those students can work on their scientist of the week reports.  Two are due by the end of the quarter.  This week's scientist is MARY STYLES HARRIS.  

Students can also work on their sub projects! The sub project is a 90 point project that was assigned one month ago! Please make sure it is in on TIME.

Today: We reviewed the BIG pictures from all of the labs leading us to where we currently stand.  Then students completed three stations to practice with different calculations such as density and submerged volume.

Homework: Lab P11 Formal Report - DUE TOMORROW 12/12

SUB PROJECTS- Due FRIDAY 12/14

Scientist of the Week: Mary Styles Harris due - Monday 12/17

Stay Healthy and Happy,

Mrs. Setten

12.07.2012

December 7, 2012

Today:  We stepped out of the realm of science to focus on Bullying Awareness.  Students watched a short clip and discussed the actions taken by the victim, antagonist and bystanders.  We talked about what we see in our school and how was can make a difference.  Students have the power to make SLPMS a safe, fun place for all students!

Homework: 
SUB PROJECTS - due 12/14 (NEXT FRIDAY)
Formal Lab Report - due 12/12 (NEXT WEDNESDAY)

Kelvin was due today.


12.06.2012

December 6, 2012

Today: Students continued to work on their individual P11 lab.  Once they gathered data they began to analyze and make graphs.  

Homework: 
P11 Formal Lab Report - due Wednesday 12/12
SUB PROJECT - due Friday 12/14

Lord Baron Kelvin - due tomorrow 12/7

12.05.2012

December 5, 2012

Today: Students began a LAB assessment today.  They will work on an investigation individually (Lab P11).  They must write up a formal lab report from start to finish, then complete the experiment to gather data; analyze the data and write a conclusion.  This lab is worth 28 points and showcases students abilities to be inquisitive, reflective, thinkers.

Homework:
Formal Lab Report. Must be written in black/blue ink or typed.  - Due Wed. 12/12
Sub Project - due Friday 12/14

Scientist of the Week:  Kelvin - due Friday 12/7

Lots to do in science before winter break!

Mrs. Setten

12.04.2012

December 4, 2012

Today: Students voted to name our new class fish! Then we analyzed the class data that was collected in Lab P10: Density of Objects.  Students graphed 5 floating and 5 sinking object's data and began summary questions.  At the end class, students took a few more density notes that helped summary the BIG PICTURE of lab P10.

Homework:  Lab P10 graph and Summary questions - due TOMORROW

Scientist of the Week: Lord Baron Kelvin

SUB PROJECTS!!!! - due NEXT Friday 12/14

These are 90 point projects so make them a priority!

Have a great day!

Mrs. Setten

12.03.2012

December 3, 2012

Today: Students completed Lab P10.  

Homework: Sub Project - Due Friday 12/14

THIS IS A 90 POINT ASSIGNMENT SO MAKE IT A PRIORITY!

Scientist of the Week: Lord Baron Kelvin - Due Friday 12/7