On Monday students will have a brief time to study for the Landforms Nine Weeks test and then we will begin learning about our last unit of the year: Ecosystems. We will learn that ecosystems are groups of living and non-living things interacting together, and examine various biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors of ecosystems. On Tuesday students will have their Nine Weeks Landform test. Then on Wednesday we will explore the limiting factors on an ecosystem by planting pea pods in an area with no sunlight, with poor-nutrient soil (sand), in an undesirable temperature (the freezer), without water, and finally with all of the right factors for the pea plant to grow. This experiment has had surprising results in the past - we are looking forward to seeing how the pea plants grow in various conditions!
You will receive an email or letter from me this week about EOG coach books. I would very much appreciate if each parent could purchase an EOG coach book for Science. It will cost only $6.00 and students will use it on a regular basis to prepare for the EOG exam. It has mini-lessons, questions very similar to the EOG, and EOG practice tests. I will assign homework from the EOG coach book and we will do exercises in class and during remediation time. The cost break down of the book is the following: $4.99 + 12% for shipping + 6.75% NC sales tax/per book = $5.93 + 5.95 shipping and handling per order. I will pay the remainder of the shipping and handling so we can keep the book cost at an even $6.00. Please have the money in by Wednesday March 21st so we may order the books.
Homework of the week:
Monday: Study for the Nine Weeks Landform test
Tuesday: Read pgs. 83-85 and answer questions on pgs. 94-95 #1, 3, 4 in the Competitive Edge
Monday, March 19, 2012
Grade 6: Week of March 19th to 21st
We will continue to learn about sedimentary rocks this week and have learned about the sedimentary rocks shale, conglomerate, sandstone, limestone, and coal. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will do a sedimentary rock inquiry and examine the grain size, color, and other features of these sedimentary rocks.
*Please note that students only have until Wednesday to retake any Science test below 70% and then this grade will go on the report card.
*Please note that students only have until Wednesday to retake any Science test below 70% and then this grade will go on the report card.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Grade 8: Week of March 19th to 21st
This is our last unit on chemicals and students will explore various synthetic and natural made chemicals. We will discuss the risks and benefits of certain chemicals, including exposure, potency, and side effects. This week Mr. Wilkinson and I will coordinate so students can research a specific chemical in groups and present it to the class. Each group will research their chemical's Material Safety Data Sheet, level of toxicity, its status as a carcinogen, its risks and benefits, and if it is a preservative/sulfite/nitrate, etc.
You will receive an email or letter from me this week about EOG coach books. I would very much appreciate if each parent could purchase an EOG coach book for Science. It will cost only $6.00 and students will use it on a regular basis to prepare for the EOG exam. It has mini-lessons, questions very similar to the EOG, and EOG practice tests. I will assign homework from the EOG coach book and we will do exercises in class and during remediation time. The cost break down of the book is the following: $4.99 + 12% for shipping + 6.75% NC sales tax/per book = $5.93 + 5.95 shipping and handling per order. I will pay the remainder of the shipping and handling so we can keep the book cost at an even $6.00. Please have the money in by Wednesday March 21st so we may order the books.
Homework for the week:
Monday: pg. 329 Review #1-3, Reflect #1
Tuesday: pg. 333 all, start researching chemical
You will receive an email or letter from me this week about EOG coach books. I would very much appreciate if each parent could purchase an EOG coach book for Science. It will cost only $6.00 and students will use it on a regular basis to prepare for the EOG exam. It has mini-lessons, questions very similar to the EOG, and EOG practice tests. I will assign homework from the EOG coach book and we will do exercises in class and during remediation time. The cost break down of the book is the following: $4.99 + 12% for shipping + 6.75% NC sales tax/per book = $5.93 + 5.95 shipping and handling per order. I will pay the remainder of the shipping and handling so we can keep the book cost at an even $6.00. Please have the money in by Wednesday March 21st so we may order the books.
Homework for the week:
Monday: pg. 329 Review #1-3, Reflect #1
Tuesday: pg. 333 all, start researching chemical
Saturday, March 17, 2012
China trip
We will have our last doughnut fundraiser March 30th at 2:45 pm at carpool!
Unfortunately two people needed to cancel their trip to China, and we have two spots left. We will visit Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai over spring break from April 6th to 14th. Some highlights are the Great Wall of China, visiting a Chinese school, the world trade center in Shanghai, Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City, and eating a traditional dinner with a Chinese family.
If you are interested in visiting China with us you may contact me at crennie@neusecharterschool.org. The cost of the trip is approximately $3000 and includes flights, domestic flights, hotels, tours, breakfast, and dinner.
Unfortunately two people needed to cancel their trip to China, and we have two spots left. We will visit Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai over spring break from April 6th to 14th. Some highlights are the Great Wall of China, visiting a Chinese school, the world trade center in Shanghai, Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City, and eating a traditional dinner with a Chinese family.
If you are interested in visiting China with us you may contact me at crennie@neusecharterschool.org. The cost of the trip is approximately $3000 and includes flights, domestic flights, hotels, tours, breakfast, and dinner.
Work days and report cards
Thursday March 22nd and March 23rd are teacher work days.
Friday March 30th is report card day.
Friday March 30th is report card day.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Grade 5: Week of March 12th to 16th
We are continuing to learn about the impact of human activities on soil erosion, and how to prevent erosion. We are specifically examining construction, deforestation, dam building, and farming. This week we will begin preparing for our Nine Weeks Landforms test. Students will study their Competitive Edge (pgs. 209-212) and another sheet of multiple choice questions to prepare for the test. The Landforms Nine Weeks test covers all concepts from the quarter and is really a mini Practice EOG. Students will take this test next Tuesday (March 20th).
You will also receive an email or letter from me this week about EOG coach books. I would very much appreciate if each parent could purchase an EOG coach book for Science. It will cost only $6.00 and students will use it on a regular basis to prepare for the EOG exam. It has mini-lessons, questions very similar to the EOG, and EOG practice tests. I will assign homework from the EOG coach book and we will do exercises in class and during remediation time. The cost break down of the book is the following: $4.99 + 12% for shipping + 6.75% NC sales tax/per book = $5.93 + 5.95 shipping and handling per order. I will pay the remainder of the shipping and handling so we can keep the book cost at an even $6.00.
Homework for the week:
Monday night: pg. 207-208 questions #1-11 (already started in class)
Tuesday: pg. 209-210 #6-18 in the Competitive Edge book
Wednesday: sheet of multiple choice questions, study for the Landforms Nine Week test
Thursday: study for the Landforms Nine Weeks test
You will also receive an email or letter from me this week about EOG coach books. I would very much appreciate if each parent could purchase an EOG coach book for Science. It will cost only $6.00 and students will use it on a regular basis to prepare for the EOG exam. It has mini-lessons, questions very similar to the EOG, and EOG practice tests. I will assign homework from the EOG coach book and we will do exercises in class and during remediation time. The cost break down of the book is the following: $4.99 + 12% for shipping + 6.75% NC sales tax/per book = $5.93 + 5.95 shipping and handling per order. I will pay the remainder of the shipping and handling so we can keep the book cost at an even $6.00.
Homework for the week:
Monday night: pg. 207-208 questions #1-11 (already started in class)
Tuesday: pg. 209-210 #6-18 in the Competitive Edge book
Wednesday: sheet of multiple choice questions, study for the Landforms Nine Week test
Thursday: study for the Landforms Nine Weeks test
Grade 6: Week of March 12th to 16th
This week we will begin studying sedimentary rocks and the process by which they are formed. Today students read about how sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of physical and chemical weathering, cementation, compaction, and leaching of minerals through the rock. Students will have many hands on activities, models, and animations to illustrate the process. I will show students how vinegar chemically weathers chalk, or limestone. We will do a cementation and compaction activity to "create" various types of rocks with clay, sand, and Plaster of Paris. Finally, we will learn about the different environments in which sedimentary rock form and the most common types.
Monday: pg. 475 Review #2, 4, 5
Tuesday: Add images/pictures to the Sedimentary rock flow chart students already made in class. Students may draw or print out images. I suggest students go to google images and search for physical weathering, chemical weathering, cementation, leaching, and compaction. If students do not have a printer at home, drawing the images is acceptable.
Wednesday: Pg. 475 Reflect #4, 5, 6
Thursday: Pg. 475 Review #1, Reflect #1-3
Monday: pg. 475 Review #2, 4, 5
Tuesday: Add images/pictures to the Sedimentary rock flow chart students already made in class. Students may draw or print out images. I suggest students go to google images and search for physical weathering, chemical weathering, cementation, leaching, and compaction. If students do not have a printer at home, drawing the images is acceptable.
Wednesday: Pg. 475 Reflect #4, 5, 6
Thursday: Pg. 475 Review #1, Reflect #1-3
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