Steplight

Welcome **from Ms. Steplight!** I'm so glad you found me in the Wiki World of Washington Latin! Here's where you'll also find information and resources to help you have a successful year in 5th grade science. And if you need to contact me, email is best. Send it to csteplight@latinpcs.org = = //**THE 3-STRIKES RULE: Effective Tuesday, Oct. 10th, students will receive 2 warnings prior to a demerit being issued (unless it is a serious or egregious offense).**//

=HOMEWORK REVISITED...=
 * NOTE: All homework is due the following school day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted. **

Corrections are not required.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 5/29** || Finish working on corrections for the Systems of the Body & Nervous System Test.

Note - Corrections will not be accepted if you received an 90% or higher on the test. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 5/30** || N O N E!!!!!

Members of A Period may still be working on Systems of the Body test corrections. They should be completed and turned in on Thursday, 5/31. || There will be no more science homework. ||

what was discussed in class today.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 5/21** || Complete Genes & Heredity Test corrections. Due: Friday, May 25th ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 5/22** || Fill in the Digestive System Diagram as much as you can, based on what

Bring colored pencils or crayons and scissors to tomorrow's class. ||  || not know.
 * **Wednesday**
 * 5/23** || Read and highlight the digestive system article. Circle any words you do

Bring colored pencils or crayons and scissors to tomorrow's class. ||  || was originally due on May 20th. If you are having difficulties completing this online assignment, please see me. You may also to make arrangement to use a classroom laptop during tutorial.
 * **Thursday**
 * 5/24** || You MUST complete the Web Quest in GC by tomorrow. This assignment

Genes & Heredity Test - Corrections are due tomorrow.

//**Don't forget your scissors and colored pencils or crayons.**// ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 5/25** || Read and highlight the Kid's Health article.

Finish coloring the big Digestive System diagram. Go to GC for the colored image to use as a reference. || Be sure you have ALL Digestive System notes and hand-outs with you on Tuesday. ||

working in GC on the Human Body Systems portion of the Human Body Web Quest started today in class. ||  || please stop. If you don't make it to question #14, that's ok.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 5/14** || Continue studying for Wednesday's test. If you'd like, you may continue
 * **Tuesday**
 * 5/15** || Study for tomorrow's test. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 5/16** || Continue working on Web Quest in GC. When you get to question #14,

Do not submit it until it is completed. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 5/17** || Work on the Web Quest in GC until you get to question #19. Then stop.

Do not submit it until it is completed. ||  || been completed, submit it. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 5/18** || Complete the Web Quest assignment over the weekend. Once it has


 * **Date** ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||~  ||
 * **Monday**
 * 5/7** || Write 6 questions - 3 about the body systems and 3 about the nervous system.

They may be questions that you do not completely understand. || TEST => Friday May 11th on the Systems of the Body and The Nervous System

See GC for more information. || studying for Friday's test.
 * **Tuesday**
 * 5/8** || Work on your study guide in preparation for Friday's test. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 5/9** || Continue working on your study notes (if you did not finish them) and begin

All materials and videos can be found in GC. ||  ||

the science behind knuckle cracking.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 4/30** || Read, highlight, and answer the questions in the GTKI article about

Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy. || It's the final stretch!!! Now is the time to come to science tutorial if you need to work on improving your grade. || Nervous System). || Please bring the following to science class for the remainder of the year:
 * **Tuesday**
 * 5/1** || Use notes from today's class to complete the Review Sheet (The

1. Wooden pencil/s 2. Blue or black ink pens 3. Colored pens/pencils/crayons

Next Test - Friday, May 11th Systems of the Body overview and the Nervous System ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 5/2** || N O N E ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 5/3** || GTKI Article - Read, highlight, and answer the questions

Email Ms. Steplight if you need as copy || Please bring the following to science class for the remainder of the year:

1. Wooden pencil/s 2. Blue or black ink pens 3. Colored pens/pencils/crayons

Next Test - Friday, May 11th Systems of the Body overview and the Nervous System || 5/4 || Make sure you have the notes and handouts needed to prepare for next week's test. Go to GC for more details. ||  ||
 * **Friday**

posted in GC. If you did not get to view the entire video during your class time, please be certain to watch it.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 4/23** || N O N E ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 4/24** || Complete test corrections for the Cells, DNA, & Microscope Test ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 4/25** || * Complete the Amoeba Sisters handout started in class. The video has been

you do not know. || Please bring crayons or colored pencils to class on Thursday and Friday. ||
 * Read and highlight //The Nervous System// hand-out. __Underline__ every word that
 * **Thursday**
 * 4/26** || N O N E

Please check your email if you did not do so last night. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 4/27** || Complete the Human Body puzzle.

Finish reading and highlighting//Your Brain & Nervous System//. Color each part of the brain mentioned on the brain images handout. ||  ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 4/16** || H O L I D A Y - Emancipation Day ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 4/17** || Read, highlight, and complete the Dynamic DNA packet.

Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy. || Next Test:

Monday, 4/23 || about edible eating utensils.
 * **Wednesday**
 * 4/18** || Read, highlight, and answer the questions on the GTKI article

Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 4/19** || Continue working on study notes and studying for Monday's test.

A copy of the Study Guide can be found in GC. ||  || class can be found in GC. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 4/20** || Study for Monday's test. All videos and slide presentations viewed in

//What is a// gene? article. If you have lost your copy, email Ms. Steplight to receive another one. ||  || the video will be in GC.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 4/9** || N O N E ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 4/10** || Read, highlight, and answer the questions for the
 * **Wednesday**
 * 4/11** || Using your Bill Nye notes, complete the Genes worksheet. The link to

Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy of the worksheet. ||  || homework. We will continue tomorrow. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 4/12** || We did not complete the class lesson today. Therefore, there is NO
 * **Friday**
 * 4/13** || 1. Complete the Punnet Square activity sheet started in class.

2. Complete the My Family Traits Worksheet. Go to GC where you will find a document containing pictures of examples of some of the traits. ||  ||

questions and 3 DNA questions. Write them on a piece of loose-leaf paper or type them and print them out. || Next Test: Monday, April 9th
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 4/3** || Using all of your notes and handouts, come up with 3 cells

Cells, DNA, and Microscopes || Study Guide for Monday's test. If you need another copy, email Ms. Steplight.
 * **Wednesday**
 * 4/4** || Finish creating study notes (on loose-leaf or flash cards) from the

Bring tape or a glue stick to tomorrow's class. ||  || if you have not completed them.
 * **Thursday**
 * 4/5** || Continue preparing for Monday's test. Work on your study notes

If you did not finish making your flash cards today in class, do so. If you need another copy of them, email Ms. Steplight and she will send you a copy. || TEST - Monday, 4/9 ||
 * **Friday**
 * 4/6** || S T U D Y . F O R . M O N D A Y ' S . T E S T

Be sure that you can identify the parts of the plant and animal cells from Friday's handout. Copies can be found on GC. ||  ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 3/19** || Work on test corrections. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 3/20** || Continue working on test corrections. ||  ||
 * || S . N . O . W . D . A . Y . YAY!!!!!! ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 3/22** || Read, highlight, and answer the questions on the Penguin Article.

Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.

REMINDER: Test corrections are due tomorrow. || 3rd Quarter ends tomorrow, 3/23 ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 3/12** || Read "DNA and Genes" in GC. Use the information read to complete the "Biology: DNA Quiz".

Email Ms. Steplight if you would like a copy of the article. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 3/13** || Read, highlight, and answer the questions for the GTK article: //What is activism?//

Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy of the article. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 3/14** || Read and highlight the BirdBrain Science DNA article.

Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 3/15** || Read, highlight, and answer the questions for the Stephen Hawking article.

Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy. ||  || "Interesting Facts About DNA" section of the Ducksters article, please do so. Ducksters can found in GC.
 * **Friday**
 * 3/16** || We have been working on taking notes from articles. If you did not finish taking notes from the

For Monday, continue taking notes using the BirdBrain article (Wednesday's homework).

As always, send me an email if you have questions. ||  ||

is to concentrate on a couple lines at a time.
 * ~ **Date** ||~ **Assignment** ||~ **Special Notes** ||
 * **Monday**
 * 3/5** || Go to GC and learn the lyrics to the Cell Rap. Do the best you can. An easy way to do it

Due: Wednesday, 3/7 || Please bring crayons or colored pencils to class tomorrow. || A copy of the key has been posted in GC. Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy of the handout.
 * **Tuesday**
 * 3/6** || Complete (color both sides and label the back) the Let's Map: A Microscope handout started in class.

Continue working on the Cell Rap (also in GC). || NOTE: The Cell Rap lyrics have been posted in GC. ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 3/7** || Now that you have the lyrics, continue working on the Cell Rap. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 3/8** || Complete the Virtual Microscope Exercise in GC. ||  ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 2/26** || Log into GC and complete "An Introduction to Cells".

Email Ms. Steplight with any questions. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 2/27** || Complete the packet started in class using the two videos posted in GC on yesterday.

Email Ms. Steplight should you need another copy of the packet. ||  || yesterday to answer the questions. Skip any question that you are unsure of.
 * **Wednesday**
 * 2/28** || Complete the Cells Task Cards packet. You may use the notes that you took on

Email Ms. Steplight should you need another copy of the packet. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 3/1** || Learn the Parts of the Cell Rap. Log into GC to find the video. || **Due: Monday, 3/5** ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 2/19** || NO SCHOOL - President's Day

Hooray!!! ||  || You may complete and turn in 1 missing homework assignment. Email me should you have any questions.
 * **Tuesday**
 * 2/20** || HOMEWORK AMNESTY DAY

Due tomorrow. || Reminders:

your MLA heading.
 * Don't forget

black ink only on all work submitted to Ms. Steplight. ||
 * Use pencil or blue or
 * **Wednesday**
 * 2/21** || NONE

Remember to bring your Graphing Review packet to class on Thursday. || * Bring your science binder and notebook to class every day.

materials (without asking Ms. Steplight first), especially stamped and returned work. || 2/23 || Complete the Graphing and Analyzing Scientific Data packet. Be sure to add Ms. Steplight's instructions (see Special Notes) to the Notes section of the sheet.
 * Do NOT throw away science
 * **Thursday**
 * 2/22** || Complete the two graphing worksheets ||  ||
 * **Friday**

Go to GC for full details. || //**ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR**//
 * //TODAY'S HOMEWORK://**

1. Do ALL line graphs. Do not do bar graphs.

2. Plot the data and connect the plot points to create a data line.

3. Make 1 example of interpolation.

4. Make 1 example of extrapolation. ||

1. Newton's Laws 2. Motion & Design Vocabulary Words 3. Atoms & Molecules 4. Graphing
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 2/12** || Locate all notes, handouts, etc. on the following:

Finish the Atoms & Molecules textbook assignment in Google Classroom (G.C.) || ** Next Test: Tuesday, February 20th ** || or flash cards for Tuesday's test. || Visit Google Classroom for video links and more. ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 2/13** || Use the Study Guide from today's class to continue making study notes
 * **Wednesday**
 * 2/14** || Continue studying for Tuesday's test ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 2/15** || Find your "Identifying Variables Worksheet" and bring it to class tomorrow.

Don't Forget - Journal Check tomorrow, 2/16

Continue studying for your test. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 2/16** || Study for Tuesday's test. ||  ||

did not get as far as planned in class. Therefore, you have no homework tonight. We will complete everything in class tomorrow. ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 2/5** || The original assignment was to complete the work started in class. However, we
 * **Tuesday**
 * 2/6** || 1. Finish any Digital Passport mission worksheets that you have not completed.

2. "GTKI" Article - //Groups tell Apple that it is not good for kids to always be on screens//

Read the article, highlight it, and answer the questions. Email me if you need a copy. || Thank you for your patience as we work through connecting as a class using technology. || videos and read the attached documents. Then, complete the 4 Task Cards distributed in class. ||  || 2/8 || Complete Task Cards 5 & 6. Follow the directions this time, cutting out the graph and attaching it to the blue sheet of paper. Staple your Task Card handout to your blue sheet when you are done. || Don't forget:
 * **Wednesday**
 * 2/7** || Go to Google Classroom to the "How to draw line graphs" assignment. Watch the two
 * **Thursday**

use the same values on both the X and the Y axes. ||
 * Since the boxes are complete squares, you should
 * **Friday**
 * 2/9** || Complete any work from today's packet that you did not complete in class. ||  ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 1/29** || Finalize Science Fair Projects: Boards, Presentations, Experiments, Etc. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 1/30** || Finalize Science Fair Projects: Boards, Presentations, Experiments, Etc. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 1/31** || Finalize Science Fair Projects: Boards, Presentations, Experiments, Etc. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 2/1** || Relax!!!! You deserve it. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 2/2** || Have a good weekend and be ready for a fresh start on Monday. ||  ||

Science Fair assignments (see Timeline) missing, please see me as soon as possible.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 1/22** || Work on Science Fair Presentation for next week. Remember,
 * note cards** are great to use when presenting. || If there are any elements of your

Display boards are still available. They cost $5. Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices as not all colors are available. || Use agreement. Students will not receive their Latin email addressses if this agreement is not signed and turned in. A detailed email was sent to all 5th grade parents from Ms. Peale on January 22nd. || || lesson. ||  || Missions (Search Shark and Mix-N-Match). If you did not earn a badge in any of the first three (Twalkers, Shark Jumper or Evolve) then go back through them until you do. Remember to hit the "next" buttons so that your work will register in the system. || **N O T E:**
 * **Tuesday**
 * 1/23** || Students and parents are to read and sign the Responsible Technology
 * **Wednesday**
 * 1/24** || Complete the Mission Worksheet that corresponds with today's class
 * **Thursday**
 * 1/25** || Go to Digital Passport and log onto the site. Complete the remaining

If you are having trouble, try changing your web browser to Mozilla Firefox.

User Name => first initial last name@students.latinpcs.org

No spaces, all lower-case letters ||

puzzle
 * **Date** ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||~  ||
 * **Monday**
 * 1/15** || Happy MLK Day!!! ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 1/16** || Complete the Newton's Laws of Motion Word Search

Email me should you need a copy. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 1/17** || Finish Newton's Laws of Motion Questionnaire started in class.

Email me should you need a copy. || Final Lab Reports for the Science Fair are due on 1/19.

|| //Center Honors...// Highlight the article and answer the questions.
 * **Thursday**
 * 1/18** || Work on Science Fair Lab Report, presentations, etc. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 1/19** || Read the "Good to Know Info" (GTKI) article, //Kennedy Space//

Email me should you need a copy. ||  ||

with your parent/s.
 * **Date** ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||~  ||
 * **Monday**
 * 1/8/18** || Read and sign the Science Safety Contract, along

||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 1/9/19** || Finish working on Lab Report started in class.

|| The Science Fair Timeline was amended to add a final draft of the Lab Report.

|| which are due tomorrow. || It is ok if you have not completed the entire experiment. Just create a table or graph from the data that you've collected so far. || fold both sides into the center to look like your display board. Create a draft layout using the notes taken in class.
 * **Wednesday**
 * 1/10/18** || NONE - Use this time to work on your Experiment Results,
 * **Thursday**
 * 1/11/18** || Using an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper in landscape position,

References: [|Science Buddies Science Fair Project Display Boards]

Sample Display Boards Viewed in Class: Popping Corn How Does Tee Height Affect Driving Distance? Lemon Battery ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 1/12/18** || Complete Newton's # Laws of Motion Doodle Notes

Email me should you need a copy. ||  ||

Answer the questions.
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 1/2** || Make corrections to your Scientific Method test. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 1/3** || Read and highlight the //Forces on a Baseball// article.

Email me should you need a copy. || Please bring colored pencils or crayons to class tomorrow if you have them. || Answer the questions.
 * **Thursday**
 * 1/4** || YIPPPPEEEEEE!!! SNOW DAY! ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 1/5** || Read and highlight //A Salute to the Common// //Wheel.//

Email me should you need a copy. || Display boards have arrived. They will be distributed on Monday.

Note: The next Science Fair assignment (Experimental Results) is due on January 11th. ||

time to get any questions answered that you may have. ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 12/18** || Continue working on your Science Fair Projects. Now is a good
 * **Tuesday**
 * 12/19** || __**//Homework Amnesty Day!//**__

Students may submit **one** missing homework assignment (at Ms. Steplight's discretion) from 2nd quarter. This applies to assignments that received a grade of "zero". ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 12/20** || Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year! See you in 2018!!! ||  ||

Use this time to continue working on your science fair projects ||  || assignment. It will be given tomorrow. ||  ||
 * ~ **Date** ||~ **Assignment** ||~ **Special Notes** ||
 * **Monday**
 * 12/11** || NONE...
 * **Tuesday**
 * 12/12** || NONE...Use this time to continue working on your science fair projects ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 12/13** || NONE - We did not get far enough in the daily lesson to complete the
 * **Thursday**
 * 12/14** || Complete the Flow of Energy Activity worksheet.

Email me should you need a copy. ||  || includes an introduction, hypothesis, variables, materials, and procedure. //Please be prepared to share your design with the class.//
 * **Friday**
 * 12/15** || Complete your Science Fair Project Experimental Design Draft which

I created the attachment below just as a template to demonstrate including the required topics as headings. Should you chose to print it out, do be limited by the space provided.

|| **NOTE:** Please make the following change on your timeline. We will discuss data tables the week of //**January**// **2nd** and not the week of 12/18. ||

//variables?// hand-out. || **NOTE:** The test has been rescheduled for //**Monday, December**// **11th.** || approval. Write them on a piece of loose leaf paper. Include the **website** research paragraph, which is due on Monday, December 11th (see timeline). || scientific method test. ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 12/4** || Find the "treasure words" in the //What are independent and dependent//
 * **Tuesday**
 * 12/5** || Find your 2nd and 3rd sources for the science fair. Bring them in for
 * title, author, and URL**. || This will assist you in writing your background
 * **Wednesday**
 * 12/6** || Continue working on your science fair project and preparing for the
 * **Thursday**
 * 12/7** || Complete the //Practice Writing// //Hypotheses// worksheet.

Email me should you need a copy. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 12/8** || * Study for the Scientific Method test

is on-going and should take place in addition to your regular homework. ||
 * Complete Science Fair Background Research paragraph. || **REMINDER:** Work on the Science Fair project

your planner. I recommend putting it in both the monthly and weekly views. ||  || Use this time to work on your science project background research. || || Email me should you need a copy. || Next TEST: Thursday, December 7th || make flashcards or write your notes on loose leaf paper. || ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 11/27** || Write the information contained in the Science Fair Timeline into
 * **Tuesday**
 * 11/28** || NONE...
 * **Wednesday**
 * 11/29** || Complete the Scientific Method Sort handout given to you during class.
 * **Thursday**
 * 11/30** || Write research notes from at least one approved source. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 12/1** || Write study notes using the Scientific Method Study Guide. You may

gear up for the end of the year. ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 11/20** || NONE ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 11/21** || Have a Happy Thanksgiving. || Use this time to read, rest, and

binder check will take place on //Wednesday,// //Nov. 15th.// || 2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information. 3. Answer the multiple choice questions. ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 11/13** || Water Planet Assessment #4 || In order to complete Monday's class lesson,
 * **Tuesday**
 * 11/14** || NONE ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 11/15** || 1. Read the article on the scientific method.
 * **Thursday**
 * 11/16** || Work on your science fair proposal. Use the Topic Selection Wizard for help with finding a project.

|| Remember the //Science Fair Sources// information shared in class by Ms. Hamm. You should only consider reputable sources. ||
 * **Friday**
 * 11/17** || Work on your science fair proposal. Use the Topic Selection Wizard for help with finding a project. || Proposal due Monday, Nov. 20th. ||

2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information. 3. Answer the multiple choice questions. ||  || 2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information. 3. Answer the multiple choice questions. ||  || complete this assignment.
 * **Date** ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||~  ||
 * **Monday**
 * 11/6** || 1. Read the article on pumping water.
 * **Tuesday**
 * 11/7** || NONE ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 11/8** || 1. Read //What is a hurricane?//.
 * **Thursday**
 * 11/9** || Water Planet Assessment #2 || Students in C Period does not have to

REMINDER: Binder check on Monday 11/13 ||

on //Hidden Figures//. ||  || 1 piece of candy. NOTE: This assignment is not required. ;-) ||  || answer the questions. Put a ? next to any question that you are unsure how to answer. ||   ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 10/30** || There is no homework in science. We will continue viewing and taking notes
 * **Tuesday**
 * 10/31** || Have a safe Halloween evening. IF you go trick-or-treating, bring Mrs. Steplight
 * **Wednesday**
 * 11/1** || Complete the //Hidden Figures// hand-out. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 11/2** || Complete the //Hidden Figures// Assessment sheet. You may use your viewing guide to

all corrections should be done on loose-leaf paper. Do NOT write on the original test.
 * **Date** ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||~  ||
 * **Monday**
 * 10/23** || Complete test corrections for Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune test. Remember,

Today we learned how to write Academic Paragraphs in science. If you got them wrong, correct #'s 3, 4, and 27 using the notes discussed today. Do the best that you can to rework your responses. ||  || "toilet to tap" a bad idea? Remember, your response should be based upon the article read today in class. ||  || for homework. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 10/24** || Write an academic paragraph answering the following question - Why is
 * **Wednesday**
 * 10/25** || If you did not finish your test corrections, please finish them for homework. ||  ||
 * **Thurday**
 * 10/26** || If you did not finish your Pluto test corrections in class, please finish them
 * **Friday**
 * 10/27** || NONE - Unless you still have test corrections to complete. **//ALL test corrections//**
 * //are due on Monday, 10/30.//** ||  ||

you should do so. ||
 * ~ **Date** ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 10/16** || None - Trip to Calleva || If you did not finish your flashcards from Friday, 10/13
 * **Tuesday**
 * 10/17** || Spend time working on your Study Guide. Please keep in mind the following:

1. You will probably NOT complete it all tonight. Do your best and bring your work with you to class tomorrow.

2. Remember, you are creating notes to study from using the Study Guide as a reference. You may write your notes on loose leaf paper or 3x5 cards.

4. The Study Guide may not contain actual questions. It includes topics that we have discussed in class and that you should have knowledge about.

5. Answers to questions 10-13 can be found beginning on page 3. || If you are missing any of the handouts referenced in the Study Guide, please see me in class and I will provide you with a copy. ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 10/18** || Finish writing notes from your Study Guide. If you are finished, continue studying for Friday's test. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 10/19** || Study for tomorrow's test. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 10/20** || Have a great weekend. ||  ||

Water on your portion of the world map. Complete #'s 1-3. || Each student was given a different portion of the map to complete. ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 10/9** || NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Holiday ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 10/10** || Tell parents about the 3-Strikes Rule ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 10/11** || Finish reading the two articles from class and answer the questions. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 10/12** || Finish counting the squares for Salt Water, Frozen Fresh Water, and Fresh
 * **Friday**
 * 10/13** || Make the following flashcards:

Pluto - 15 cards Telescopes (Hubble & Webb) - 10

TOTAL - 25 cards minimum

Students are encouraged to make as many as needed to study. || NEXT TEST - **Friday, Oct. 20th** ||

Uranus, & Neptune || bullet points on the Webb/Hubble Telescopes venn diagram, complete that as well. ||  || unsure of. Use the resources here. ========================================> || The following websites can help:
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 10/2** || None || Students were tested on Saturn,
 * **Tuesday**
 * 10/3** || None ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 10/4** || Complete the "Is Pluto a Planet? worksheet. If you did not finish filling in the
 * **Thursday**
 * 10/5** || Complete as much of the Pluto packet that you can. You may leave blank anything that you are

Space Facts - Scroll down to Facts About Pluto Pluto: Basic Facts Dwarf Planet Pluto || from Thursday night's Pluto Packet that you were not able to answer. If for some reason you do not have the Pluto:Basic Facts hand-out, visit the links in yesterday's Special Notes. The hand-out came from those sites. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 10/6** || Read and highlight the Pluto: Basic Facts hand-out. Use the information to answer any questions

your corrections. Remember: Do NOT write on the test, make all corrections on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper. Use blue/black ink or pencil. Include first and last name and period at the top of your correction sheet/s and your test. You may use all of your notes and materials from class. ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 9/25** || If you did not finish making corrections on your test during class, complete
 * **Tuesday**
 * 9/26** || Complete the Uranus crossword puzzle. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 9/27** || Complete the Neptune crossword puzzle. If you did not get to finish "Finding Text Evidence" in class, complete that as well. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 9/28** || Finish making flashcards - 10 each for Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

Please bring **scissors** and a **glue stick** to class tomorrow. || Test - Monday, Oct. 2nd: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune ||
 * **Friday**
 * 9/29** || Study for Monday's test - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune ||  ||


 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 9/18** || No homework. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 9/19** || Read "All About Saturn" and complete the Saturn crossword puzzle. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 9/20** || Complete the "Finding Text Evidence" handout for Saturn ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 9/21** || Organize your science binder. All science papers (planet notes, questions, vocabulary sheets, returned homework, etc.) should be 3-hole punched and placed in the binder rings. Note cards that are not hole-punched should be in a zip-lock bag inside of your folder. || It would be helpful to have a ring to hold flashcards. Attach the ring to the middle binder ring. Otherwise they can be punched and added directly to the binder. One ring is fine. Here's an example:

||
 * **Friday**
 * 9/22** || Have a nice weekend! ||  ||

each for Earth, Mars, and Jupiter. Begin with the suggested topics discussed in class: vocabulary words, orange highlights, bolded terms, and text evidence questions. || Test Monday, 9/18 || them, pleas complete them. || Test Monday, 9/18 || vocabulary and crossword puzzles. ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Monday**
 * 9/11** || No homework. ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 9/12** || Complete the Jupiter crossword puzzle. Use the hand-outs from today's class if needed. ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 9/13** || Complete test corrections if you did not complete them in class today. Make 10 flashcards
 * **Thursday**
 * 9/14** || Continue studying for the test by going through your flashcards. If you did not finish
 * **Friday**
 * 9/15** || Study for the test - Monday, 9/18 on the Earth, Mars, and Jupiter || Study //all// materials including

Re-read ALL hand-outs paying close attention to the highlighted information and the vocabulary lists. Review all Finding Text Evidence questions and any flash cards made in class. ||  || complete that as well. ||  || on the Sun. If you did not complete your Mars crossword puzzle in class, you must complete that as well. ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Special Notes ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 9/5** || Study for tomorrow's test on the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, and Venus.
 * **Wednesday**
 * 9/6** || No homework ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 9/7** || Complete the Earth crossword puzzle. If you did not finish Finding Text Evidence
 * **Friday**
 * 9/8** || Create a Mind Map for both Earth and Mars. Refer to the one done in class

but forgot that I put 8/30 on the actual sheet. I apologize for the confusion. || additional "Interesting Facts" about Venus on The Planets website (see resources below). Add them to your worksheet. ||  || the "Student Information Sheet". ||  || paying close attention to the highlighted information and the vocabulary lists. Also, review all Finding Text Evidence questions. || First __**test**__ will be on **Wednesday, Sept. 6th.** ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Assignment ||~ Due Date - Special Notes ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * 8/23** || Complete Student Inventory ||  ||
 * || Have parent/guardian complete info. sheet ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 8/24** || Review syllabus with parent/guardian, sign and return || 8/30 Note that I asked that they be returned on 8/24
 * **Friday**
 * 8/25** || Find 2 additional "Interesting Facts" about Mercury and 2
 * **Monday**
 * 8/28** || Complete "The Sun" crossword puzzle ||  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * 8/29** || Complete "The Moon" crossword puzzle. NOTE: I will also be collecting
 * **Wednesday**
 * 8/30** || Complete the Mercury crossword puzzle. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * 8/31** || Complete the Venus crossword puzzle. ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * 9/1** || Study for **9/6 TEST**: Re-read ALL hand-outs (sun, moon, mercury, venus)

=CLASS MATERIALS...=



=USEFUL RESOURCES...= The Planets => From the home page click on Planets at the top right and a drop-down menu will appear.