M 1.25- Finish "Measurement Skill" (both sides)
Absent Monday? You'll need the notes and the "Measurement skill" worksheet. Use TB p. 9 and 10 if you need assistance with learning how to use the graduated cylinder & the triple beam balance.
T 1.26- Do SciNB p. 16 (use TB p. 98-100) Finish "Density Activity" (Sorry! I had to switch Tuesday and Wednesday's work due to a scheduling error with the materials for the activity)
Absent Tuesday? Be sure to get the paper for the "Desity Activity" - we measured the volume of two conatiners in class. Tomorrow we'll be measuring the volume using the method that Archimedes came up with after his "Eureka!" moment.
W 1.27-Finish "Density Activity" Do SciNB p. 16 (use TB p. 98-100)
Absent Wednesday? We collected data for the "density activity" and homework consists of 3 to 4 division problems (mass / volume); students can use calculators on these problems. (Some are quite easy, some are difficult). If absent, student's should come in during snack break on Friday to do some of this activity to get a feel for how we can calculate the density of objects.
R 1.28- Effects of the Rock Cycle (due Tuesday, 2/2/10.)
Absent Thursday? Quickly went over the "Density Activity" math from last night; watched video on Rocks, and distributed "Effects of the Rock Cycle" which is due Tuesday. Students should research about a natural disaster or another specific event from history that has helped to move particles through the rock cycle. (note: could include recent history; if you need an idea for what to research, a list of ideas will be posted in the classroom on Friday).
Click to download .pdf version of the "Effects of the Rock Cycle" assignment (includes a sample): 6.ch2les2effRockCyclev2F.pdf (1.08 MB)
F 1.29- Rocks, minterals & rock cycle will be on chapter 8 test; enjoy weekend.
Absent Friday? Filled in SciNB p. 13, took Quote Notes on how to use quotes and symbols that are used when quoting things; notes were written into the front area of the Science Notebook. See below.
| symbols |
meaning |
| “quotation marks” |
Goes around the quote to show where it starts & ends |
| … ellipses |
Goes where you take out words - Replaces excess information, helps you to shorten the quote so it is more specific |
| [brackets] |
Goes around words that you insert or change in the quote |
| (Author’s last name or title) |
Goes after “ ” are closed, to show where the information came from; also called a parenthetical citation. |