Daily Agenda 6th:
* Anything in GREEN is linked to a printable file. All other handouts/resources are found in our classroom.
Week 19: June 2nd- June 7th
Monday: Self Evaluation of Final Presentations, Review Cornell Method of Note taking, Science Journals and Student Data Folders go home.
Homework: None
Tuesday: Final Presentation: Gallery Walk and Note taking (5 points)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Final Presentation Song Performances (optional) & Exam make up notes
Homework: Note
NOTE: Students may take home their final presentations today!
Thursday: Team building
Homework: None
Friday: Half Day--Last Day of School
Homework: None
Week 18: May 27th- May 31st
Monday: No School-- Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday: Final Projects
Homework: None
NOTE: Last day for missing work is FRIDAY!
Wednesday: Final Projects
Homework: None
Thursday: Final Projects
Homework: None
Friday: Final Projects DUE TODAY
Homework: None
Week 17: May 20th- May 24th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 14 Notes
Homework: Chapter 14 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Chapter 15 Notes, Introduce Final Projects/Exam
Homework: None
NOTE: Our final projects will take the place of our 6th grade Science exam
Wednesday: Chapter 15 Vocab
Homework: Vocab DUE TOMORROW
NOTE: --Both Chapter 14 and 15 Vocab AND Notes need to be done-- in order to be prepared to work with partner on final project. Extra copies of notes are found in class.
Thursday: Final Project Graphic Organizers and Pick Partners
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
Friday: Final Project
Homework: None
NOTE: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY!
Week 16: May 13th- May 17th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 13 Review Game
Homework: STUDY for Test tomorrow, EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY DUE TOMORROW BEFORE CLASS...email to [email protected]
NOTE: Energy Posters DUE TODAY
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Test
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 13 Retakes will be tomorrow during class OR sign up for Thursday Seminar
Wednesday: Chapter 14 Vocab
Homework: None
Thursday: Chapter 14 Vocab (DUE TUESDAY May 21st)
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
Friday: Craig's Cruisers
Homework: None
Week 15: May 6th- May 10th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 13 Notes
Homework: Chapter 13 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Review Game: Energy and Energy Transformations
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 13 Test will be next Tuesday (May 14th)
Wednesday: Chapter 13 Mini Poster (DUE FRIDAY)
Homework: None
Thursday: Chapter 13 Mini Poster
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
NOTE: Extra copies of the poster are found in class, not online
Friday: Chapter 13 Crossword Competition/Outside?
Homework: None
Week 14: April 29th- May 5th
Monday: Chapters 11/12 Station Work
Homework: Study for Test Wednesday
Tuesday: Chapters 11/12 Review Game
Homework: Study for test tomorrow!
NOTE: Test tomorrow & Retakes Thursday during Seminar
Wednesday: Chapter 11/12 Test
Homework: None
Thursday: Begin Chapter 13 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab on Google Classroom DUE TOMORROW BY END OF CLASS
Friday: Chapter 13 Vocab (DUE TUESDAY: 5/9) and The Mystery of Matter Episode 3 Video
Homework: None
Week 13: April 22nd- April 26th
Monday: Good News, Song, Continue Chapter 11 Notes
Homework: None
Tuesday: Song, Go over Matter & Properties Station instructions
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 11/12 Test = Wednesday 5/1 & Retakes 5/2
Wednesday: Begin Matter & Properties Lab Stations
Homework: None
NOTE: Review Game for Chapters 11/12 (Unit 3) test
Thursday: Matter & Properties Lab Stations
Homework: None
Friday: Matter & Properties Lab Stations
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 11/12 Test next week Wednesday. Review Game will be held during Seminar on Tuesday for students who sign up.
Week 12: April 15th- April 19th
Monday: Good News, Begin Chapter 11 Notes, Complete Periodic Table Handout
Homework: Periodic Table Handout DUE WEDNESDAY If NOT completed in class
Tuesday: Song, Mini Clip: Periodic Table, Begin Chapter 12 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 12 Vocab DUE THURSDAY
NOTE: Chapter 11/12 Test = Wednesday 5/1 & Retakes 5/2
Wednesday: Chapter 12 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 12 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Thursday: Periodic Table Handout Review
Homework: None
Friday: Continue 11 Notes
Homework: None
Week 11: April 8th- April 12th
Monday: Good News, Begin Chapter 11 Vocab
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 11 Vocab DUE WED. 4/10
Tuesday: New Seats, Continue Chapter 11 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 11 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Wednesday: Chapter 11 Pre-test, Begin Periodic Table Handout if time
Homework: None
Thursday: Periodic Table Handout
Homework: Periodic Table Handout DUE TOMORROW IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS
Friday: Complete Periodic Table Handout
Homework: None
Week 10: March 25th- March 28th
Monday: Chapter 10 Test
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 10 Test Retakes are tomorrow
Tuesday: Chapter 10 Retakes and Make-up work
Homework: None
Wednesday: Movie and Make-up work
Homework: None
Thursday: Movie and Make-up work
Homework: None
Friday: SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL
Homework: N/A
Week 9: March 18th- March 22nd
Monday: Complete Plant Stations, Ch. 10 Vocab AND Movie
Homework: Chapter 10 Vocab (DUE TOMORROW)
NOTE: Chapter 10 Review Game is linked in green
Tuesday: Chapter 10 Notes Lesson 1
Homework: None
Wednesday: Review Game Q/A, Begin Chapter 10 Notes Lesson 2
Homework: None
Thursday: Complete Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Notes, Jenga Review Game
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 test Friday
NOTE: Review Game available during Seminar today for students who signed up Wednesday
Friday: Study Chapter 10 Test w/ Vocab with Jenga Review
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 10 Test Monday
NOTE: Chapter 10 Re-takes will be Tuesday
Week 8: March 11th- March 15th
Monday: Continue Plant Stations
Homework: None
Tuesday: Continue Plant Stations
Homework: None
Wednesday: Continue Plant Stations
Homework: None
Thursday: Complete Plant Stations in Class OR Begin Movie, Chapter 10 Vocab handout
Homework: Chapter 10 Vocab (DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th)
Friday: Movie & Vocab
Homework: None
Week 7: March 4th- March 8th
Monday: Go over Chapter 7 test
NOTE: Plant Posters Due (IF not turned in Friday)
Homework: None
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
Homework: None
Wednesday: New Song, Introduce Plant Stations Directions & Learning Targets
Homework: None
Thursday: Plant Stations & Plant Stations Grading Document
Homework: None
Friday: Plant Stations
Homework: None
Week 6: February 25th- March 1st
Monday: Complete Chapter 7 Test
Homework: None
Tuesday: Begin Chapter 8 Vocab
Homework: Vocab DUE Thursday
Wednesday: Work on Chapter 8 Vocab
Homework: Vocab DUE tomorrow
Thursday: Introduce Chapter 8: Mini Plan Posters
Homework: None
NOTE: Conferences today: 2:30-8:30
Friday: Complete and turn in Mini Plan Posters
Homework: None
Week 5: February 18th- February 22nd
Monday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: None
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: Internet Key Word Search Practice (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday: Song, Demo: Bird Beaks, Continue Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Novice Pace = Evidence Collected # 11-15
Homework: Continue Evidence #11-15
Thursday: Song, Mini Clip: Mutations, Continue Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Pace = Evidence Collected # 16-20
Homework: Continue Evidence #16-20
Friday: Chapter 7 Test
Homework: None
Week 4: February 11th- February 15th
Monday: Good News, Song, Complete Feature Creature AND Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Novice Pace = Finish Feature Creature, Claim, Begin Evidence #1-4
Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab (DUE TOMORROW)
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Wednesday: NO SCHOOL--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Mini Clip: 3 Types of Traits, Continue Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Pace = Complete Evidence Collected #5-10
Homework: Internet Key Word Search Practice (DUE WEDNESDAY FEB 20th).
Friday: 1/2 Day--Mid Winter Break Begins
NOTE: Chapter 7 Open Note Test Fri (2/22)
Week 3: February 4th- February 8th
Monday: Continue Chapter 7 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab (DUE Wed. Feb. 6th)
Tuesday: Good News, Mini Clip: Traits, Begin Group Feature Creature
Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab (DUE Tues. Feb. 12th)
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Friday: Begin Chapter 7 Feature Creature
Homework: None
Note: Chapter 7 Test Fri (2/22)
Week 2: January 28th- February 1st
Monday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Tuesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Friday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Week 1: January 21st- January 25th
Monday: Class Introductions/Work on Skits
Homework: None
Tuesday: Class Introductions/Work on Skits
Homework: None
Wednesday: Role Play Class Expectations
Homework: Syllabus (if new to Mrs. Smith's class this semester-- DUE FRIDAY)
Thursday: Begin Chapter 7 Vocab
Homework: None
Friday: Finish, Chapter 7 Vocab
Homework: None
START OF SEMESTER 2: SEE ABOVE
END OF SEMESTER 1: SEE BELOW
Week 20: January 14th- January 18th
Monday: Song, Chapter 5 Q/A
NOTE: Presentations DUE tomorrow
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
NOTE: Presentations for Chapter 5 were graded today. No late work accepted. Grades will be in gradebook by Friday. Scores will go in as our Science Exam.
Wednesday: Movie or Make-up Work
Homework: None
Thursday: Movie or Make-up Work
Homework: None
NOTE: Mrs. Smith will be gone on Ski tip all day. I will return messages Friday.
Friday: 1/2 Day--end of Semester
Homework: None
Week 19: January 7th- January 11th
Monday: Song, Chapter 6 Lesson 1 notes
Tuesday: Song Chapter 6 Lesson 1 partner competition/notes
Wednesday: Song Continue Chapter 6 Lesson 1 notes
Homework: Study for Chapter 6 quiz, Continue Chapter 5 project
NOTE: A study session will be held tomorrow during Seminar for students who sign up.
Thursday: Song, Complete Chapter 6 Lesson 2 notes, Review game
Homework: Complete Chapter 6 (in class participation points, not individual grade this week)
NOTE: Chapter 4 Test Retakes during Seminar (students were informed on Tuesday if they needed to retake)
Friday: Chapter 6 assessment (open notes)
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 5 project due Tuesday (no late work accepted).
Week 18: January 3rd- January 4th
Monday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Tuesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Wednesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Thursday: Chapter 6 Vocab handed out in class, continue Ice Age: Continental Drift
Homework: Complete Chapter 6 (in class participation points, not individual grade this week)
Friday: Go over Chapter 5 Project (DUE JAN. 15th in class)
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 5 project is an individual project (50 points) to be completed at home. Students may contact me 24 hours in advance in work with me before/after school or during lunch if need be. Students may turn work in beforehand, but NO LATE work will be accepted.
NOTE: Chapter 6 assessment will be in class next Friday (open notes).
Week 17: December 17th- December 20th
Monday: Good news, Chapter 4 Game Review
Homework: Study Chapter 4 Test tomorrow
NOTE: Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow (December 18th--scores AND re-takes will occur after Christmas Break)
Note: Game Review for Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 4 Test, Silent Read
Homework: None
Wednesday: Movie: Begin Ice Age Continental Drift
Homework: None
Thursday: Half Day- Christmas Break!
Homework: None
Friday: N/A
Homework: N/A
Week 16: December 10th- December 15th
Monday: Good news, continue Chapter 4 Group Projects
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 4 Test Next Tuesday (December 18th--scores AND re-takes will occur after Christmas Break)
Tuesday: Continue Chapter 4 Projects (SEE PRESENTATION CHECKLIST BELOW)
Homework: None
Note: Presentation Checklist
Wednesday: Continue Chapter 4 group projects (LAST DAY IN CLASS, PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW AND FRIDAY)
Homework: None
Thursday: Presentations
Homework: None
Friday: Presentations
Homework: None
Week 15: December 3rd- December 7th
Monday: Discuss Alaska Earthquake, Song, Collect evidence: Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Tuesday: Good news, Continue collecting evidence: Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Chapter 4 Notes, Continue collecting evidence: Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Chapter 4 Notes, Brainstorm for group presentations and begin initial sketch with details
Homework: None
Friday: Song, Continue Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Week 14: November 26th- November 30th
Monday: Snow day!
Homework: None
Tuesday: Good news, Chapter 4 Vocab
Homework: Work on Chapter 4 Vocab--DUE Thursday 11/29
Wednesday: Pick Topics for Chapter 4 Project
Homework: Vocab DUE tomorrow
Thursday: Notes, Begin Chapter 4 Projects
Homework: Chapter 4 Vocab is not turned in today
Friday: Vote New Song, Notes, Continue Chapter 4 Projects
Homework: None
Week 13: November 19th- November 23rd
Monday: Begin Chapter 4 Vocab
Homework: None
Tuesday: Thanksgiving Letters
Homework: None
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Break--No school!
Homework: None
Thursday: Thanksgiving Break--No school!
Homework: None
Friday: Thanksgiving Break--No school!
Homework: None
Week 12: November 12th-November 16th
Monday: Good News, Review Game for Chapter 3 Test tomorrow
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 test tomorrow (check Home page of Weebly for tips/tools for studying)
Tuesday: Earth Systems Demo, Chapter 3 Test, Silent Read when done
Homework: None
NOTE: Test re-takes will be Thursday this week during Seminar
Wednesday: Chapter 4 Outline handouts in class, Word Search on New Vocab
Homework: Lesson Outlines IF not completed in class
NOTE: Children's books will be due Friday at the end of class, but student's do NOT take home at this point in time. (30 points)
Thursday: Song, Work on Individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
Friday: Complete Children's Books in class OR test re-takes Chapter 3
Homework: None
Week 11: November 5th-November 9th
Monday: Song, Good News, Ch 3 Notes, Work on Vocab
Homework: Chapter 3 vocab boxes due tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Work on individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 3 test is next Tuesday (November 13th, re-takes will be during Seminar on Thursday Nov 15th). Check my Home Page for study tips and resources.
Wednesday: Song, Work on individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Chapter 3 quiz, Work on individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
Friday: Live Science, 1/2 day for students
Homework: None
Week 10: October 29th-November 2nd
Monday: Song, Good News, Game Review
Homework: Study Chapter 2 Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Chapter 3 Quiz, Silent Read
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Chapter 3 & 4 Pre-test
Homework: None
Thursday: New Song, Ch. 4 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 4 Vocab due tomorrow at end of class
Friday: Live Science, Song, Finish Vocab
Homework: None
Week 9: October 22nd-October 26th
Monday: Song, Good News, Group Posters
Homework: Study Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Finish Posters, Game Review
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Ch. 2 Quiz
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Peer Evals, Presentations
Homework: Chapter 4 Vocab due tomorrow at end of class
Friday: Finish Presentations
Homework: None
Week 8: October 15th-October 19th
Monday: Song, Good News, Group Projects (Question and Claim due)
Homework: None
Tuesday: Song, Group Projects (Re-search Evidence)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Group Projects (Re-search Evidence)
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Group Projects (Re-search Evidence)
Homework: None (Chapter 2 Quiz next Wednesday)
Friday: Song, Complete collection of Evidence
NOTE: Chapter 2 Quiz next Thursday. (Re-takes for all students in 6th grade will be for Unit tests only not quizzes).
Week 7: October 8th-October 12th
Monday: Vote for new Song, Good News, Work on Vocab Boxes
Homework: Vocab Boxes Exploring Earth due Thursday
NOTE: Test Re-takes tomorrow
Tuesday: Phases of Moon Song, Pick topic for Astronomy project, Test Re-takes, Work on Vocab Boxes when done
Homework: Vocab Boxes Exploring Earth due Thursday
Wednesday: Song, Pre-test Exploring Earth online, Choose groups for Projects
Homework: Vocab Boxes Exploring Earth due tomorrow
Thursday: Song, Question and Assign group roles
Homework: None unless Vocab Boxes were not turned in today
Friday: Half Day
Week 6: October 1st-October 7th
Monday: Science Methods Song, Q/A on Lesson 1 outline and begin Lesson 2 whole group
Homework: Complete Lesson 2 for homework
NOTE: Unit Test on Scientific Method (Oct. 3rd)-- outline will be the Study Guide (Lessons 1 and 2 only)
Tuesday: Song, Unit Review whole group
Homework: Study for test tomorrow, Mean, Median, Mode handout
Wednesday: Song, Unit Test, Chapter book read
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Finish Tests
Homework: None
Friday: Song, Make-up day (Test Retakes Tuesday Oct. 9th)
Homework: None
Week 5: September 24th-September 28th
Monday: Science Methods Song, Hand out Lesson 1 outline for Scientific Methods Unit, Mini-Clip: Fact and Opinion practice handout
Homework: Fact and Opinion handout
NOTE: Unit Test on Scientific Method (Oct. 3rd)-- outline beginning today will be the Study Guide
Tuesday: Song, Go over Lesson 1 of Outline whole group
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Complete Lesson 1 in class with partner Lesson 2 outline on lab measurement
Homework: Work on Lesson 1 of Study Guide handout
Thursday: Song, Discuss Lesson 1 Unit Outline, Mean-Median-Mode mini clip
Homework: Study for vocab quiz tomorrow, Complete Lesson 1 of Study Guide handout IF not finished
Friday: Quiz re-takes in class, Review Lesson 1 Variables Q/A, begin lesson 2
Homework: Reminder test Wednesday and Lesson Outline completed in class in Study Guide
Week 4: September 17th-September 21st
Monday: Continue/finish Vocabulary Boxes individual in class
Homework: If needed...complete Vocabulary Boxes using textbook website Glossary
Tuesday: Review Textbook Scavenger Hunt/Pre-test Methods of Science
Homework: Study for quizzes Friday
Wednesday: Finish Pre-test, Review Vocabulary Boxes whole group AND Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Study for quizzes Friday
Thursday: Textbook Scavenge Hunt review AND Method of Science Vocabulary review
Homework: Study for quizzes tomorrow
Friday: Textbook and Methods of Science Vocabulary Quiz in class, silent read when complete
Week 3: September 10th-September 14th
Monday: Lab Safety Group Activity in lab
Tuesday: Complete Lab Safety in lab
Wednesday: Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Thursday: Vocabulary Boxes for Methods of Science Vocabulary in class
Friday: Continue Vocab Boxes for Methods of Science in class
Week 2: September 4th-September 7th
Monday: (Labor Day) No School
Tuesday: Outside/lab transitions and procedures practice
Homework: Last day to return letter to teacher AND syllabus before "M" in gradebook.
Wednesday: Complete Student Surveys, Go Over Late Work Policy
Thursday: Think Like a Scientists group activity
Homework: Complete "I am a Scientist" drawing
Friday: Textbook Scavenger Hunt AND Cup Challenge Outside (weather permitting)
Week 1: August 27th-August 30th
Monday: Letter to students, Syllabus, Letter to teacher
Homework: Return Syllabus, Letter to teacher if not finished
Tuesday: Class/Lab info, Brainstorm social contract in groups
Wednesday: Google Class codes, Student survey
Homework: Survey if not finished
Thursday: 6th grade group meeting to review social contract
Friday: (Labor Day)
* Anything in GREEN is linked to a printable file. All other handouts/resources are found in our classroom.
Week 19: June 2nd- June 7th
Monday: Self Evaluation of Final Presentations, Review Cornell Method of Note taking, Science Journals and Student Data Folders go home.
Homework: None
Tuesday: Final Presentation: Gallery Walk and Note taking (5 points)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Final Presentation Song Performances (optional) & Exam make up notes
Homework: Note
NOTE: Students may take home their final presentations today!
Thursday: Team building
Homework: None
Friday: Half Day--Last Day of School
Homework: None
Week 18: May 27th- May 31st
Monday: No School-- Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday: Final Projects
Homework: None
NOTE: Last day for missing work is FRIDAY!
Wednesday: Final Projects
Homework: None
Thursday: Final Projects
Homework: None
Friday: Final Projects DUE TODAY
Homework: None
Week 17: May 20th- May 24th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 14 Notes
Homework: Chapter 14 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Chapter 15 Notes, Introduce Final Projects/Exam
Homework: None
NOTE: Our final projects will take the place of our 6th grade Science exam
Wednesday: Chapter 15 Vocab
Homework: Vocab DUE TOMORROW
NOTE: --Both Chapter 14 and 15 Vocab AND Notes need to be done-- in order to be prepared to work with partner on final project. Extra copies of notes are found in class.
Thursday: Final Project Graphic Organizers and Pick Partners
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
Friday: Final Project
Homework: None
NOTE: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY!
Week 16: May 13th- May 17th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 13 Review Game
Homework: STUDY for Test tomorrow, EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY DUE TOMORROW BEFORE CLASS...email to [email protected]
NOTE: Energy Posters DUE TODAY
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Test
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 13 Retakes will be tomorrow during class OR sign up for Thursday Seminar
Wednesday: Chapter 14 Vocab
Homework: None
Thursday: Chapter 14 Vocab (DUE TUESDAY May 21st)
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
Friday: Craig's Cruisers
Homework: None
Week 15: May 6th- May 10th
Monday: Good News, Chapter 13 Notes
Homework: Chapter 13 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday: Chapter 13 Review Game: Energy and Energy Transformations
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 13 Test will be next Tuesday (May 14th)
Wednesday: Chapter 13 Mini Poster (DUE FRIDAY)
Homework: None
Thursday: Chapter 13 Mini Poster
Homework: Complete Mini Poster IF not turned in during class
NOTE: Extra copies of the poster are found in class, not online
Friday: Chapter 13 Crossword Competition/Outside?
Homework: None
Week 14: April 29th- May 5th
Monday: Chapters 11/12 Station Work
Homework: Study for Test Wednesday
Tuesday: Chapters 11/12 Review Game
Homework: Study for test tomorrow!
NOTE: Test tomorrow & Retakes Thursday during Seminar
Wednesday: Chapter 11/12 Test
Homework: None
Thursday: Begin Chapter 13 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 17 Vocab on Google Classroom DUE TOMORROW BY END OF CLASS
Friday: Chapter 13 Vocab (DUE TUESDAY: 5/9) and The Mystery of Matter Episode 3 Video
Homework: None
Week 13: April 22nd- April 26th
Monday: Good News, Song, Continue Chapter 11 Notes
Homework: None
Tuesday: Song, Go over Matter & Properties Station instructions
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 11/12 Test = Wednesday 5/1 & Retakes 5/2
Wednesday: Begin Matter & Properties Lab Stations
Homework: None
NOTE: Review Game for Chapters 11/12 (Unit 3) test
Thursday: Matter & Properties Lab Stations
Homework: None
Friday: Matter & Properties Lab Stations
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 11/12 Test next week Wednesday. Review Game will be held during Seminar on Tuesday for students who sign up.
Week 12: April 15th- April 19th
Monday: Good News, Begin Chapter 11 Notes, Complete Periodic Table Handout
Homework: Periodic Table Handout DUE WEDNESDAY If NOT completed in class
Tuesday: Song, Mini Clip: Periodic Table, Begin Chapter 12 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 12 Vocab DUE THURSDAY
NOTE: Chapter 11/12 Test = Wednesday 5/1 & Retakes 5/2
Wednesday: Chapter 12 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 12 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Thursday: Periodic Table Handout Review
Homework: None
Friday: Continue 11 Notes
Homework: None
Week 11: April 8th- April 12th
Monday: Good News, Begin Chapter 11 Vocab
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 11 Vocab DUE WED. 4/10
Tuesday: New Seats, Continue Chapter 11 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 11 Vocab DUE TOMORROW
Wednesday: Chapter 11 Pre-test, Begin Periodic Table Handout if time
Homework: None
Thursday: Periodic Table Handout
Homework: Periodic Table Handout DUE TOMORROW IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS
Friday: Complete Periodic Table Handout
Homework: None
Week 10: March 25th- March 28th
Monday: Chapter 10 Test
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 10 Test Retakes are tomorrow
Tuesday: Chapter 10 Retakes and Make-up work
Homework: None
Wednesday: Movie and Make-up work
Homework: None
Thursday: Movie and Make-up work
Homework: None
Friday: SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL
Homework: N/A
Week 9: March 18th- March 22nd
Monday: Complete Plant Stations, Ch. 10 Vocab AND Movie
Homework: Chapter 10 Vocab (DUE TOMORROW)
NOTE: Chapter 10 Review Game is linked in green
Tuesday: Chapter 10 Notes Lesson 1
Homework: None
Wednesday: Review Game Q/A, Begin Chapter 10 Notes Lesson 2
Homework: None
Thursday: Complete Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Notes, Jenga Review Game
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 test Friday
NOTE: Review Game available during Seminar today for students who signed up Wednesday
Friday: Study Chapter 10 Test w/ Vocab with Jenga Review
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 10 Test Monday
NOTE: Chapter 10 Re-takes will be Tuesday
Week 8: March 11th- March 15th
Monday: Continue Plant Stations
Homework: None
Tuesday: Continue Plant Stations
Homework: None
Wednesday: Continue Plant Stations
Homework: None
Thursday: Complete Plant Stations in Class OR Begin Movie, Chapter 10 Vocab handout
Homework: Chapter 10 Vocab (DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th)
Friday: Movie & Vocab
Homework: None
Week 7: March 4th- March 8th
Monday: Go over Chapter 7 test
NOTE: Plant Posters Due (IF not turned in Friday)
Homework: None
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
Homework: None
Wednesday: New Song, Introduce Plant Stations Directions & Learning Targets
Homework: None
Thursday: Plant Stations & Plant Stations Grading Document
Homework: None
Friday: Plant Stations
Homework: None
Week 6: February 25th- March 1st
Monday: Complete Chapter 7 Test
Homework: None
Tuesday: Begin Chapter 8 Vocab
Homework: Vocab DUE Thursday
Wednesday: Work on Chapter 8 Vocab
Homework: Vocab DUE tomorrow
Thursday: Introduce Chapter 8: Mini Plan Posters
Homework: None
NOTE: Conferences today: 2:30-8:30
Friday: Complete and turn in Mini Plan Posters
Homework: None
Week 5: February 18th- February 22nd
Monday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: None
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL--MID WINTER BREAK
Homework: Internet Key Word Search Practice (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday: Song, Demo: Bird Beaks, Continue Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Novice Pace = Evidence Collected # 11-15
Homework: Continue Evidence #11-15
Thursday: Song, Mini Clip: Mutations, Continue Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Pace = Evidence Collected # 16-20
Homework: Continue Evidence #16-20
Friday: Chapter 7 Test
Homework: None
Week 4: February 11th- February 15th
Monday: Good News, Song, Complete Feature Creature AND Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Novice Pace = Finish Feature Creature, Claim, Begin Evidence #1-4
Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab (DUE TOMORROW)
Tuesday: NO SCHOOL--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Wednesday: NO SCHOOL--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Mini Clip: 3 Types of Traits, Continue Ch. 7 Inheritance Project
Project Pace = Complete Evidence Collected #5-10
Homework: Internet Key Word Search Practice (DUE WEDNESDAY FEB 20th).
Friday: 1/2 Day--Mid Winter Break Begins
NOTE: Chapter 7 Open Note Test Fri (2/22)
Week 3: February 4th- February 8th
Monday: Continue Chapter 7 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab (DUE Wed. Feb. 6th)
Tuesday: Good News, Mini Clip: Traits, Begin Group Feature Creature
Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab (DUE Tues. Feb. 12th)
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Friday: Begin Chapter 7 Feature Creature
Homework: None
Note: Chapter 7 Test Fri (2/22)
Week 2: January 28th- February 1st
Monday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Tuesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Wednesday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Thursday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Friday: No school--SNOW DAY
Homework: N/A
Week 1: January 21st- January 25th
Monday: Class Introductions/Work on Skits
Homework: None
Tuesday: Class Introductions/Work on Skits
Homework: None
Wednesday: Role Play Class Expectations
Homework: Syllabus (if new to Mrs. Smith's class this semester-- DUE FRIDAY)
Thursday: Begin Chapter 7 Vocab
Homework: None
Friday: Finish, Chapter 7 Vocab
Homework: None
START OF SEMESTER 2: SEE ABOVE
END OF SEMESTER 1: SEE BELOW
Week 20: January 14th- January 18th
Monday: Song, Chapter 5 Q/A
NOTE: Presentations DUE tomorrow
Tuesday: SNOW DAY!
NOTE: Presentations for Chapter 5 were graded today. No late work accepted. Grades will be in gradebook by Friday. Scores will go in as our Science Exam.
Wednesday: Movie or Make-up Work
Homework: None
Thursday: Movie or Make-up Work
Homework: None
NOTE: Mrs. Smith will be gone on Ski tip all day. I will return messages Friday.
Friday: 1/2 Day--end of Semester
Homework: None
Week 19: January 7th- January 11th
Monday: Song, Chapter 6 Lesson 1 notes
Tuesday: Song Chapter 6 Lesson 1 partner competition/notes
Wednesday: Song Continue Chapter 6 Lesson 1 notes
Homework: Study for Chapter 6 quiz, Continue Chapter 5 project
NOTE: A study session will be held tomorrow during Seminar for students who sign up.
Thursday: Song, Complete Chapter 6 Lesson 2 notes, Review game
Homework: Complete Chapter 6 (in class participation points, not individual grade this week)
NOTE: Chapter 4 Test Retakes during Seminar (students were informed on Tuesday if they needed to retake)
Friday: Chapter 6 assessment (open notes)
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 5 project due Tuesday (no late work accepted).
Week 18: January 3rd- January 4th
Monday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Tuesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Wednesday: No school-Christmas/New Years Break
Thursday: Chapter 6 Vocab handed out in class, continue Ice Age: Continental Drift
Homework: Complete Chapter 6 (in class participation points, not individual grade this week)
Friday: Go over Chapter 5 Project (DUE JAN. 15th in class)
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 5 project is an individual project (50 points) to be completed at home. Students may contact me 24 hours in advance in work with me before/after school or during lunch if need be. Students may turn work in beforehand, but NO LATE work will be accepted.
NOTE: Chapter 6 assessment will be in class next Friday (open notes).
Week 17: December 17th- December 20th
Monday: Good news, Chapter 4 Game Review
Homework: Study Chapter 4 Test tomorrow
NOTE: Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow (December 18th--scores AND re-takes will occur after Christmas Break)
Note: Game Review for Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 4 Test, Silent Read
Homework: None
Wednesday: Movie: Begin Ice Age Continental Drift
Homework: None
Thursday: Half Day- Christmas Break!
Homework: None
Friday: N/A
Homework: N/A
Week 16: December 10th- December 15th
Monday: Good news, continue Chapter 4 Group Projects
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 4 Test Next Tuesday (December 18th--scores AND re-takes will occur after Christmas Break)
Tuesday: Continue Chapter 4 Projects (SEE PRESENTATION CHECKLIST BELOW)
Homework: None
Note: Presentation Checklist
Wednesday: Continue Chapter 4 group projects (LAST DAY IN CLASS, PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW AND FRIDAY)
Homework: None
Thursday: Presentations
Homework: None
Friday: Presentations
Homework: None
Week 15: December 3rd- December 7th
Monday: Discuss Alaska Earthquake, Song, Collect evidence: Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Tuesday: Good news, Continue collecting evidence: Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Chapter 4 Notes, Continue collecting evidence: Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Chapter 4 Notes, Brainstorm for group presentations and begin initial sketch with details
Homework: None
Friday: Song, Continue Chapter 4 group projects
Homework: None
Week 14: November 26th- November 30th
Monday: Snow day!
Homework: None
Tuesday: Good news, Chapter 4 Vocab
Homework: Work on Chapter 4 Vocab--DUE Thursday 11/29
Wednesday: Pick Topics for Chapter 4 Project
Homework: Vocab DUE tomorrow
Thursday: Notes, Begin Chapter 4 Projects
Homework: Chapter 4 Vocab is not turned in today
Friday: Vote New Song, Notes, Continue Chapter 4 Projects
Homework: None
Week 13: November 19th- November 23rd
Monday: Begin Chapter 4 Vocab
Homework: None
Tuesday: Thanksgiving Letters
Homework: None
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Break--No school!
Homework: None
Thursday: Thanksgiving Break--No school!
Homework: None
Friday: Thanksgiving Break--No school!
Homework: None
Week 12: November 12th-November 16th
Monday: Good News, Review Game for Chapter 3 Test tomorrow
Homework: Study for Chapter 3 test tomorrow (check Home page of Weebly for tips/tools for studying)
Tuesday: Earth Systems Demo, Chapter 3 Test, Silent Read when done
Homework: None
NOTE: Test re-takes will be Thursday this week during Seminar
Wednesday: Chapter 4 Outline handouts in class, Word Search on New Vocab
Homework: Lesson Outlines IF not completed in class
NOTE: Children's books will be due Friday at the end of class, but student's do NOT take home at this point in time. (30 points)
Thursday: Song, Work on Individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
Friday: Complete Children's Books in class OR test re-takes Chapter 3
Homework: None
Week 11: November 5th-November 9th
Monday: Song, Good News, Ch 3 Notes, Work on Vocab
Homework: Chapter 3 vocab boxes due tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Work on individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
NOTE: Chapter 3 test is next Tuesday (November 13th, re-takes will be during Seminar on Thursday Nov 15th). Check my Home Page for study tips and resources.
Wednesday: Song, Work on individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Chapter 3 quiz, Work on individual Children's Book in class
Homework: None
Friday: Live Science, 1/2 day for students
Homework: None
Week 10: October 29th-November 2nd
Monday: Song, Good News, Game Review
Homework: Study Chapter 2 Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Chapter 3 Quiz, Silent Read
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Chapter 3 & 4 Pre-test
Homework: None
Thursday: New Song, Ch. 4 Vocab
Homework: Chapter 4 Vocab due tomorrow at end of class
Friday: Live Science, Song, Finish Vocab
Homework: None
Week 9: October 22nd-October 26th
Monday: Song, Good News, Group Posters
Homework: Study Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday: Song, Finish Posters, Game Review
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Ch. 2 Quiz
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Peer Evals, Presentations
Homework: Chapter 4 Vocab due tomorrow at end of class
Friday: Finish Presentations
Homework: None
Week 8: October 15th-October 19th
Monday: Song, Good News, Group Projects (Question and Claim due)
Homework: None
Tuesday: Song, Group Projects (Re-search Evidence)
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Group Projects (Re-search Evidence)
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Group Projects (Re-search Evidence)
Homework: None (Chapter 2 Quiz next Wednesday)
Friday: Song, Complete collection of Evidence
NOTE: Chapter 2 Quiz next Thursday. (Re-takes for all students in 6th grade will be for Unit tests only not quizzes).
Week 7: October 8th-October 12th
Monday: Vote for new Song, Good News, Work on Vocab Boxes
Homework: Vocab Boxes Exploring Earth due Thursday
NOTE: Test Re-takes tomorrow
Tuesday: Phases of Moon Song, Pick topic for Astronomy project, Test Re-takes, Work on Vocab Boxes when done
Homework: Vocab Boxes Exploring Earth due Thursday
Wednesday: Song, Pre-test Exploring Earth online, Choose groups for Projects
Homework: Vocab Boxes Exploring Earth due tomorrow
Thursday: Song, Question and Assign group roles
Homework: None unless Vocab Boxes were not turned in today
Friday: Half Day
Week 6: October 1st-October 7th
Monday: Science Methods Song, Q/A on Lesson 1 outline and begin Lesson 2 whole group
Homework: Complete Lesson 2 for homework
NOTE: Unit Test on Scientific Method (Oct. 3rd)-- outline will be the Study Guide (Lessons 1 and 2 only)
Tuesday: Song, Unit Review whole group
Homework: Study for test tomorrow, Mean, Median, Mode handout
Wednesday: Song, Unit Test, Chapter book read
Homework: None
Thursday: Song, Finish Tests
Homework: None
Friday: Song, Make-up day (Test Retakes Tuesday Oct. 9th)
Homework: None
Week 5: September 24th-September 28th
Monday: Science Methods Song, Hand out Lesson 1 outline for Scientific Methods Unit, Mini-Clip: Fact and Opinion practice handout
Homework: Fact and Opinion handout
NOTE: Unit Test on Scientific Method (Oct. 3rd)-- outline beginning today will be the Study Guide
Tuesday: Song, Go over Lesson 1 of Outline whole group
Homework: None
Wednesday: Song, Complete Lesson 1 in class with partner Lesson 2 outline on lab measurement
Homework: Work on Lesson 1 of Study Guide handout
Thursday: Song, Discuss Lesson 1 Unit Outline, Mean-Median-Mode mini clip
Homework: Study for vocab quiz tomorrow, Complete Lesson 1 of Study Guide handout IF not finished
Friday: Quiz re-takes in class, Review Lesson 1 Variables Q/A, begin lesson 2
Homework: Reminder test Wednesday and Lesson Outline completed in class in Study Guide
Week 4: September 17th-September 21st
Monday: Continue/finish Vocabulary Boxes individual in class
Homework: If needed...complete Vocabulary Boxes using textbook website Glossary
Tuesday: Review Textbook Scavenger Hunt/Pre-test Methods of Science
Homework: Study for quizzes Friday
Wednesday: Finish Pre-test, Review Vocabulary Boxes whole group AND Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Study for quizzes Friday
Thursday: Textbook Scavenge Hunt review AND Method of Science Vocabulary review
Homework: Study for quizzes tomorrow
Friday: Textbook and Methods of Science Vocabulary Quiz in class, silent read when complete
Week 3: September 10th-September 14th
Monday: Lab Safety Group Activity in lab
Tuesday: Complete Lab Safety in lab
Wednesday: Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Thursday: Vocabulary Boxes for Methods of Science Vocabulary in class
Friday: Continue Vocab Boxes for Methods of Science in class
Week 2: September 4th-September 7th
Monday: (Labor Day) No School
Tuesday: Outside/lab transitions and procedures practice
Homework: Last day to return letter to teacher AND syllabus before "M" in gradebook.
Wednesday: Complete Student Surveys, Go Over Late Work Policy
Thursday: Think Like a Scientists group activity
Homework: Complete "I am a Scientist" drawing
Friday: Textbook Scavenger Hunt AND Cup Challenge Outside (weather permitting)
Week 1: August 27th-August 30th
Monday: Letter to students, Syllabus, Letter to teacher
Homework: Return Syllabus, Letter to teacher if not finished
Tuesday: Class/Lab info, Brainstorm social contract in groups
Wednesday: Google Class codes, Student survey
Homework: Survey if not finished
Thursday: 6th grade group meeting to review social contract
Friday: (Labor Day)