Science News 09/07-09/11

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Dates to Remember:

• AdV Parent Information Mtng - September 16 @ 4:00 p.m.
• AdV Student Exhibition Night - October 21 @ 5:00 p.m.
• End of Term 1: October 2

Need help with something? Post your questions on Edmodo and/or sign up for after school help. This week I am available Wednesday and Thursday until 3:30.

Classroom News

Information about blogs can be found on my previous post.
Examples of "good" blogs from your peers:
7th grade
6th grade
5th grade

Right now, PowerMyLearning is your only source of Gold Coins: 

• 5th graders: You will create your accounts this week.
• 6th and 7th graders: Don't forget to log in and complete the required assignments. I have begun awarding gold coins. Check your balance in the Ranks page of your class website.

5^th Science

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This week you will work in class to complete your Letter to the Board of Education. Remember, this can be either a formal letter or a pictorial - visit the assignment website if you need to refresh yourself on what this means. Use the ideas you collected in your notebook. Can you convince them to save science?
All work is due on Friday, 09/11/15 at the end of class.

6^th Science

In class, the whole week will be dedicated to your Scientific Method Cartoons. Check the rubric often as you work so as to obtain the maximum point value. The completed cartoons are due at the beginning of class on Friday, 09/11/15.
Your blogpost for the week is a project reflection.

^7th Science

   

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We will begin the week with a Gallery Walk of Famous scientists. Don't forget to bring your printed mini-posters to class on Tuesday, and have a couple of talking points ready.
Wednesday we will begin exploring cells, leading up to the a really fun Cell Wars project.
Your blogpost for the week is a project reflection on the Scientist Wanted Project.

^8th Engineering

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The Learn Section of the Helmet Challenge is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday. With this information in hand, you can begin to brainstorm helmet ideas. Detailed drawings and approved purchase orders will need to be complete by Friday in order to begin building your first prototype.