March 4, 2014

Today: Students discussed the day 1 MCA practice questions.  Every morning for the next two weeks - students should plan on completing a section.  Then students worked on section 2-2 "the Sun".  At the end of class students completed a quiz on the sun.

Homework:
Lesson 2-2 The Sun Wkst - due tomorrow
MCA Day 2 questions - due tomorrow

Mrs. Setten

March 3, 2014

Today: Students reflected on what they already know about the sun. Then they took notes about the anatomy and special features of our sun.  

Lunar Calendars were due today!

Homework: MCA practice questions #1 - Will be checked for completion at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Mrs. Setten

February 28, 2014

Today was a hard day for many students and staff members as we deal with our feelings regarding the unfortunate incident yesterday.  My thoughts are with all of the people hurting especially the family and friends of the child.

Today: Students took an open note test on the planets, astronomers and C.A.Ms.

Homework: Lunar Calendars - due MONDAY!

Mrs. Setten

February 27, 2014

Today: Students used a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Comets, Meteors and Asteroids.  Then two student volunteers facilitated a large group discussion regarding CAMs.  After a short PLANET GAME break - students were able to take some time to organize notes for the test tomorrow.

OPEN NOTE TEST TOMORROW -Friday!

Homework: Organize your notes --- then dont forget to BRING YOUR NOTES tomorrow!!!

Mrs. Setten

February 26, 2014

Today: Students took a 10 questions clicker quiz on the astronomers with NO notes.  (Retakes are possible!)  Then they watched a Brain Pop on Comets and Asteroids.  Students began to work on collecting information about Comets, Meteoroids and Asteroids for the test Friday.

Remember, that the test on FRIDAY is OPEN NOTE.  Note taking is an important skill for higher level education classes.  Organized, neat notes will make for a successful testing day!

Homework:
1. Organize notes
   - Planet Packet
   - Astronomer Information
   - C.A.M. Information
2. Lunar Calendars are due NEXT MONDAY (3/3)

Mrs. Setten

February 25, 2014

Today: Students gained knowledge about seven astronomers that significantly shaped our views of the solar system.  They then checked in on their note taking skills by completing an EXIT SLIP with questions about the astronomers studied!

FYI:  There is a test on Friday on planets, astronomers and comet/meteor/asteroids.  IT IS OPEN NOTE.  All notes taken in class can be used for the test!

Homework: Lunar Calendars - due 3/3 (next Monday!)

Mrs. Setten

February 24, 2014

Today: Students continued to collect information on the planets by reading peer brochures.  At the end of class they voted on their favorite planet.

Homework:  CHECK POWERSCHOOL!
**Lunar Calendars are due next MONDAY (3/3)  These are graded in both science and art classes.  Make a priority to turn these in on time!

Mrs. Setten