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February 17, 2018 Saturday
I will no longer be updating this website. Thank you for supporting this page. I wish every student and parent who visit this page all the best in your adventure to learning the concepts of Middle School Science together. If you want to know more about my current adventures, please visit my page at jennysoriano.com
Best,
Ms. Jenny Soriano
February 17, 2018 Saturday
Please see Science curriculum below.
- Grade 6 Science Lesson Objectives Checklist
- Science Assessment (Test) Every Two Weeks
Week 41
4th Quarter: Week 11
Week 41: June 12 - 16
- Impact on Land and Water (Practice Quiz)
- How much landfill space can be saved in a year by recycling? (Flashplayer Plug-in Required)
- Week 41 Class Task
Past Weekly Plans
Week 40: June 05 - 9 Science Topics:
Week 39: May 30 - June 2 Science Topics:
Week 38: May 22 - 25 Topics:
Week 37: May 15 - 19 Topics:
Week 36: May 08 - 12 Topics:
Week 35: May 01 - 05 Topics:
Week 34: April 24 - 28, 2017
Week 33 (Apr 17 - 21, 2017)
Week 32 (Apr 10 - 12, 2017) Week 32 Topics:
Week 31 (Apr 3 - 7, 2017)
Week 30 (March 27 - 30, 2017)
Week 29 Mar 20 - 24, 2017:
Week 28 Mar 13 - 17, 2017:
Week 27 Mar 6 - 10, 2017:
Week 26 Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2017:
Week 25 Feb 20 - 24, 2017:
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 189.
Guide Activities:
Answer the following question on:
Page 190: Apply It
Pages 191 and 193: Assess your understanding
Pages 192-193: Interpret Diagram in Figure 3
What is a Soil? (Click to open animation)
Bill Nye Rocks and Soil Video
STEP 2.1: (Option 1) After completion of of Step 1, select your top 3 choices and Complete this google form for your topic.
STEP 2.2: (Option 2) After completion of of Step 1 and selecting your top 3 topics, copy+paste the links and send me a message here.
STEP 3: With your adult supervisor (or parent) review the Science project guide here.
For Week 14 Homework:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
Week 13: (Use INTERNET EXPLORER to open the activity links below)
For Week 13: Science Investigative Report Instructions:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
Week 12 Nov 21 - 23 Topics:
Week 11 Nov 14 - 18 Topics:
Week 10 Nov 7 - 11 Topics:
For Week 9 Oct 31-Nov 4:
Week 9 TOPICS: Bring separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time
For Week 8 Oct 24-28:
For Week 7 Oct 17-21:
For Week 6 Oct 11-14:
Weeks 1-5 Science Progress Report Content:
Classwork and Homework:
For Week 5 Oct 3:
Homework for Week 4 Sep 26:
Homework for Week 3 Sep 19:
Week 2 Sep 12 Topic Outline:
Homework for Week 2 Sep 12:
- When is water safe to drink? (Flashplayer Plug-in Required)
- Impact on Land and Water (Practice Quiz)
- How much landfill space can be saved in a year by recycling? (Flashplayer Plug-in Required)
Week 39: May 30 - June 2 Science Topics:
- Ch 17 Lesson 3: Conserving Land and Soil, See Study Guide on Page 684
Week 38: May 22 - 25 Topics:
- Early Earth; See Study Guide on Page 282
- Review: Topographic Maps; See Study Guide on Page 40
- Map Skills
- Biweekly Test 3 Coverage:
- See lesson notes and worksheets from Weeks 36-37.
- See Study Guide on page 282 Chap8, Science Textbook (Lesson 6 Eras of Earth History; Lesson 4 Geologic Time Scale; Lesson 3: Radioactive Dating)
Week 37: May 15 - 19 Topics:
- Geologic Time Scale (Slides 43-55 only); Practice Test
- How Can Fossil and Rock Data Determine Where an Organism Live? (Virtual Lab)
Week 36: May 08 - 12 Topics:
Week 35: May 01 - 05 Topics:
- Seeing Light (Ppt Reference)
- Brainpop Eye (Video and Practice Quiz)
- Brainpop Color
- Properties of Light Pop Quiz
- Topic Coverage for Test on May 09 Tuesday: Notes on Electromagnetic Spectrum, Seeing Light (Eye, Color)
Week 34: April 24 - 28, 2017
Week 33 (Apr 17 - 21, 2017)
Week 32 (Apr 10 - 12, 2017) Week 32 Topics:
Week 31 (Apr 3 - 7, 2017)
- 4th Quarter Biweekly Test 1 is on April 4, 2017 (Tuesday)
- Coverage: Lessons 1 Model of the Solar System and Lesson 2 Introduction to the Solar System (Study Guide page 588); Inner Planets p. 566, Outer Planets p. 574; Chapter 16 Lesson 5, starts at p.620.
- Week 30 Virtual Lab Task (Star Classification)
- How a Pinhole Camera Works (Video)
Week 30 (March 27 - 30, 2017)
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Bring your Science Fair Display Boards this week
- Task: Sizing up the Universe
- This Week's Topics:
- How does an artificial satellite stay in orbit?
- What are the dimensions of the solar system?
- Astronomical Units
- Investigating the Sun
- 4th Quarter Biweekly Test 1 is on April 4, 2017 (Tuesday)
- Coverage: Lessons 1 Model of the Solar System and Lesson 2 Introduction to the Solar System (Study Guide page 588); Inner Planets p. 566, Outer Planets p. 574; Chapter 16 Lesson 5, starts at p.620.
- Week 30 Virtual Lab Task (Star Classification)
Week 29 Mar 20 - 24, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Reminder: Science Fair Display Boards are due this week (March 20 -24)
- Topic (refer to Chapter 16 Lesson 5, starts at p.620)
- What is a star system?
- What are the major types of galaxies?
- How do astronomers describe the scale of the universe?
- Science Fair Project: Discussion of individual data analysis and conclusion.
Week 28 Mar 13 - 17, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Homework : Define the vocabulary list from Lessons 1 Model of the Solar System and Lesson 2 Introduction to the Solar System (Study Guide page 588)
- Topic Starter: Exploring Space: How do we get to the moon? (Video); Space Flight Practice Quiz
- Topic Review: Inner Planets p. 566, Outer Planets p. 574, Bill Nye Video on Planets
- Homework for Week 29: Mar 20 - 24: (On your Science notebooks, refer to Chapter 16 Lesson 5, starts at p.620)
- What is a star system?
- What are the major types of galaxies?
- How do astronomers describe the scale of the universe?
- Reminder: Science Fair Display Boards are due this week (March 20 -24)
Week 27 Mar 6 - 10, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Biweekly Test 4: March 7 Tuesday
- Topic Coverage: Ch14, Lessons 2,4,5 (See Study Guide on p.540 for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
- This Week's Topic:
- Exploring Space: How do we get to the moon? (Video); Space Flight Practice Quiz
- Homework for Week 28 (March 13 - 17):
- Define the vocabulary list from Lessons 1 Model of the Solar System and Lesson 2 Introduction to the Solar System (Study Guide page 588)
Week 26 Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Due this week for Science Fair Requirement: (1) Abstract (2) Data Analysis and Conclusion: 20% Lab Report Grade
- This Week's Topics:
- Ch14 Lesson 4 Phases and Eclipses page 526(Updated); Lesson 5 Tides page 532
See Study Guide on page 540 (for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
Week 25 Feb 20 - 24, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide
- Feb 21 Bi-Weekly Test: What Causes Climate, Climate Regions, Changes in Climate
- Test Coverage: Ch13 Lessons 1-3, For Vocabulary and Key Concepts, See Study Guide: page 498
- Next Topic: Ch14 Lesson 2 Earth in Space p.514, Study Guide on p.540 (for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
- Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017:
- Task:
- How can locations be identified by their climate and topography?
- Homework for Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017:
- Read and understand the guide to creating graphs
- Copy and answer questions 1-8 to your Science lesson notebook. (Click here to download file)
- Topics:
- Week 23 Feb 6 - February 10, 2017
- Representing data using graphs
- Interpreting data and results
- Topics this week:
- Week 22 Jan 30 - February 3, 2017 Catholic Schools Week (Schedule)
- Week 21 Jan 23 - 27, 2017
- Topic: Layers of the Atmosphere Chap 11.3, See Study Guide page 410 for Vocabulary Words
- Earth's Atmosphere Test
- Task: What is the structure of the Earth's atmosphere?
- Layers of The Atmosphere Interactive Test
- Week 20 Jan 17 - 19, 2017
- 1. Review "How Soil Forms" and "Changing Water".
2. Post Lab Activity on Soil Composition Experiment
3. 3rd Quarter Test 1: Chapters 6.2, Chapters 10.1-10.3 Study Guide pages 198 and 266.
- Week 18 Jan 04 - 07, 2017 (Science Fair Prep: Topic Selection and Resource Summary Discussion)
- Week 17 Dec 26 - 30, 2017 (School Holiday)
- Week 16 Dec 19 - 23 Topics
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 189.
Guide Activities:
Answer the following question on:
Page 190: Apply It
Pages 191 and 193: Assess your understanding
Pages 192-193: Interpret Diagram in Figure 3
What is a Soil? (Click to open animation)
Bill Nye Rocks and Soil Video
- Science Fair Alert:
STEP 2.1: (Option 1) After completion of of Step 1, select your top 3 choices and Complete this google form for your topic.
STEP 2.2: (Option 2) After completion of of Step 1 and selecting your top 3 topics, copy+paste the links and send me a message here.
STEP 3: With your adult supervisor (or parent) review the Science project guide here.
- Week 15 Dec 12 - 16 Topics:
- Week 14 Lesson Review: Lesson 1: Water Erosion
- Week 15 Topic: Lesson 3: Water Underground ; Lesson 4: Exploring the Ocean
- Reference: Earth Science Book, see Study Guide on page 366 for Vocabulary List
For Week 14 Homework:
- In preparation for the Science Fair on April 27, 2017 (please mark your calendars), please conduct a trial science investigative report from a selection of common science fair topics (see list).
- Complete a data sheet (pages 3-4 of W12 Science Investigative Data Guide file, it says pages 10 and 11 on the print).
- The Science Investigative Report should include the following:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
- Place completed work (Data Sheet and Printed pictures) on a any colored data folder (see sample here).
- Due Monday, Dec 05, 2016 Week 14 (FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TURN IN WORK in WeeK 13)
Week 13: (Use INTERNET EXPLORER to open the activity links below)
For Week 13: Science Investigative Report Instructions:
- In preparation for the Science Fair on April 27, 2017 (please mark your calendars), please conduct a trial science investigative report from a selection of common science fair topics (see list).
- Complete a data sheet (pages 3-4 of W12 Science Investigative Data Guide file, it says pages 10 and 11 on the print).
- The Science Investigative Report should include the following:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
- Place completed work (Data Sheet and Printed pictures) on a any colored data folder (see sample here).
- Due Monday, Dec 05, 2016 Week 14 (FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TURN IN WORK in WeeK 13)
Week 12 Nov 21 - 23 Topics:
- Chapter 6 Lesson 1: Rocks and Weathering, Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Earth Science Textbook, page 198.
- Preparation for Science Fair 2017 (April 27, 2017)
Week 11 Nov 14 - 18 Topics:
- Volcanoes, Lessons 1-2, Chapter 5: Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Earth Science Textbook, page 170
- Bill Nye Volcanoes Video
Week 10 Nov 7 - 11 Topics:
- Earthquakes, Lessons 1-3, Chapter 4: Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Earth Science Textbook, page 142
- Bill Nye Earthquakes Video
For Week 9 Oct 31-Nov 4:
Week 9 TOPICS: Bring separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time
- Class 1: Lesson on Sea-floor Spreading (refer to pages 98-103 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 99)
- Class 2: Laboratory Experiment on Plate Tectonics (refer to pages 104-107 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 105)
- Class 3: Post Lab Activity: Plate Tectonics
- Class 4: 2nd Quarter Test 1
For Week 8 Oct 24-28:
- Review: Properties of Minerals Virtual Laboratory (Follow the procedure on the left side of the page)
- Practice Test: Properties of Mineral Quiz
- Week 8 TOPICS
- Bring separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time
- Class 1: Post-Laboratory Activity on Properties of Minerals Experiment; Introduction to Lesson on Drifting Continents (refer to pages 94-95 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 95)
- Class 2: Lesson on Drifting Continents Part 2
- Class 3-4: Lesson on Sea-floor Spreading (refer to pages 98-103 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 99)
- Class 5: Laboratory Experiment on Plate Tectonics (refer to pages 104-107 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 105)
For Week 7 Oct 17-21:
- Homework: Complete questions on Lessons 2-6, pages 85-86, Earth Science Book; Guide Questions on Making a Fossil Sandwich (Lined Paper, Loose Page)
- Review: Bill Nye: Rocks and Soil Video
- Test 3 on Oct. 18 (Tuesday): Coverage: Science Notes in Week 6, Rocks and Rock Cycle (Please see Study Guide, page 84).
- Next Topic: Chapter 2 Lesson 1 (Properties of Minerals) Reference: Pages 50- 61, Earth Science Textbook; Vocabulary: See Study Guide Lesson 1, Page 84.
For Week 6 Oct 11-14:
- Week 6 Topic: Rocks and Rock Cycle (Please see Study Guide, page 84).
- Homework 1: How do rocks form? Copy and complete the diagram from page 82 into your Science notebooks and answer Q1a Assess your Understanding (page 83). Due Tuesday, Oct 11.
- Reference: The Rock Cycle Diagram
Weeks 1-5 Science Progress Report Content:
- Classwork and Homework: 10%
- Project on Earth's Interior: 10%
- Laboratory Report on Modeling Convection Currents: 20%
- Test 1 & 2: 60%
Classwork and Homework:
- Identifying Common Laboratory Equipment
- Spongebob Safety (Identifying Safety Procedures in the Laboratory)
- Planet Travel Guide (Include 10 characteristics about the chosen planet)
- Bill Nye the Science Guy (Planets)
- Earth Science Textbook HW p. 5-7
- Earth Science Textbook HW p. 11-12
For Week 5 Oct 3:
- Quiz on Oct 4 Tuesday: (Coverage: Earth's Interior: pages 11-17; Convection Currents: pages 20-21).
Homework for Week 4 Sep 26:
- Read Lesson 2 of Earth Science Book, pp. 11-14 then answer ALL the questions on pages 12-14.
- Week 4 TOPIC: Chap 1 Lesson 2: The Earth's Interior
Homework for Week 3 Sep 19:
- Read Page 4-7 of your Earth Science Book then answer the questions on pages 5-7: (Vocabulary; Develop Hypotheses; Assess your understanding)
- Week 3 Topic: The Earth and Processes that Shape It
- Quiz on Thursday, Sep 22 Thursday: (Coverage: Laboratory equipment, Laboratory Safety Procedures, Scientific Method, Planning an Experiment, Chap 1: Lesson 1, pages 4-9).
Week 2 Sep 12 Topic Outline:
- Scientific Method (Video)
- What is a Scientist?
- Introducing the Earth (Animation)
Homework for Week 2 Sep 12:
- Identify the 24 pieces of Laboratory Equipment - 24 equipment.
- Describe the purpose of each laboratory equipment.