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

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

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

November 29, 2012

Today: Students competed the remainder of their FAST skills test.  

Homework: SUB projects! 

Scientist of the Week:  Anders Celsius - due TOMORROW

November 28, 2012

Today: Students started their FAST Skills Test.  They will have today and tomorrow to complete the test.

Homework:  Work on sub projects!

Scientist of the Week:  

Anders Celsius - Due 11/30

Lord Baron Kelvin - Due 12/7


Mrs. Setten

November 26, 2012

WELCOME BACK!

I missed you all while I was away - but definitely enjoyed the white sand beaches and awesome snorkeling that the B.V.I's had to offer!

Today: We discussed the questions to lab P7, then went through what to study for our upcoming test on Wednesday.  Students received a yellow review packet last week that they worked on with the remaining class time. At the end we shared about our Thanksgiving Breaks.

Homework: Yellow review packets are due tomorrow at the beginning of class. 

Scientist of the Week:  Anders Celsius - due Friday 11/30
Lord Baron Kelvin - due 12/7

November 16, 2012

Today: Submarine Demo Day! Students learned about their submarine projects that are due on December 14th.  This is a major project and worth 90 points! 

Homework: None

Scientist of the Week: Gabriel Fahrenheit - due 11/16 - THAT'S TODAY!

NEW Scientist of the Week: Anders Celsius - due Monday 11/26

I will be gone Monday and Tuesday as I will be on my honeymoon in the British Virgin Islands!  I hope that you and your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving break - eat LOTS of Turkey!  I am thankful to have each of you in Science.

Mrs. Setten