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Homework

Please have cadets study all vocabulary words (14) and the six steps to the scientific method model from sciencebuddies.org.

Mrs. Burt

Homework

Finish the first 3 lessons in Compass and take the quizzes.

Study all vocabulary, will have a test over all the words probably Monday.  All cadets should have the words on index cards with the definitions.

Mrs. Burt

No Homework!

Have a safe holiday weekend.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Burt

Homework

All Classes must have completed Compass lessons, Conduct an Experiment and Understanding Variables, that includes the quizzes that go along with the lesson.  If cadets have been unable to complete the quiz on line, I have a handout.  The  handout for Understanding Variables is due Friday.

Mrs. Burt

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Handouts were given to cadets that did not take, pass or are unable to log on to  the second Compass lesson, Variables in an Experiment.  It is due on Friday.  Those who passed the second Compass lesson continue to work ahead.  We are still working on the Consumer's Challenge project in class utilizing the six step scientific method.

Mrs. Burt

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We are working to develop the first step of the scientific method which is, ask a question.  If the groups were not able to come up with a question then a magazine is needed for tomorrow.

Mrs. Burt

note:many cadets are asking how to access their grades on line, parents must call the tech supervisor Lt. Thompson to recieve their user name and password.

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All classes bring a magazine or newspaper tomorrow.  The classes will begin an activity that will be using the six scientific method steps, from start to finish.

Mrs. Burt

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Remember to complete the Compass lesson, Variables in an Experiment, read the lesson a couple of times and take the quiz.  This is not new information we have already covered variables in class.

Mrs. Burt

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Quiz on new vocabulary and the six step Scientific Method.

Vocabulary

quanitative observations-using tools or equipment to measure a value or number

qualitative observsations-using senses to note what can be seen or heard or felt

initial observations-what is first seen

procedure-a step by step list of the experiment

Scientific Method

ask a question

do background research

construct a hypothesis

conduct an experiment to test hypothesis

collect and analyze data

communicate results

Mrs. Burt

Homework

This is a note from our Compass program coordinator and it may explain why some of the cadets are having a problem logging on at home.

If they are able to log on here  (at school) then it is not the Compass program.  

It is probably their computers security settings are set to high in their computer at home.  They will need to go in and adjust their computer settings to low (they will only need to do this once) and see if they can get it then.  After they get in then they can adjust their computer back. 

Hopefully once the adjustment is made to your home computer that will solve the problem, if not please keep me informed.

Friday we will have a quiz over the four new vocabulary words (cadets should have definitions in their spiral notebook) and the six step scientific method process we have been discussing in class.

Mrs. Burt

Reminder: Deadline Tomorrow for Scientific Method Quiz on Compass!

Those that are able to take it at home may do so.

Review notes before taking quiz.

Mrs. Burt

Homework

All grades cadets are to finish the handout on control and variables.  Study vocabulary and class notes on the scientific method.  All cadets that have not taken the Compass quiz or that did not pass the quiz, PLEASE STUDY!

Note to Parents:  If it is possible please have your student study 15-20 minutes each night on science, working on vocabulary, learning the steps to the scientific method being able to explain what each step means and being able to give an example for each. Also all that we do in class and online with Compass,  it will really be a great help to them.  Thanks.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Burt 

Homework

Complete first Compass lesson by Wednesday, August 25, 2010.  (compasslearningodyssey.com) 

Most cadets know their username and password.

Mrs. Burt

Homework

All grades quiz on Friday over vocabulary.

Compass learning activity, Conduct an Experiment, Scientific Method completion due date Aug. 25, 2010.

Cadets be thinking about a topic of interest for science fair project, for suggestions go to sciencebuddies.com. 

Guidelines will be coming soon.

Homework

Study for the vocabulary test on Friday.

Compass is up and running, students may log on and begin working on the assignments, the web address  compasslearningodyssey.com

Most of the students should have their username and password.

Mrs. Burt

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Review notes on scientific method and vocabulary words.

Mrs. Burt

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Cadets are to finish the M&M scientific method activity by analyzing and compiling their results into a written paragraph.  Three to five sentences for sixth graders consisting of the data taken from the class located in their spiral notebook.  At least five sentences for the seventh graders from their classroom data located in their spiral notebook. 

Vocabulary quiz tomorrow - ten words.

Mrs. Burt

Students began the M&M activity that explores how the scientific method is used.  Students will complete the activity tomorrow. The activity also provided an opportunity to review the vocabulary words that will be tested on Friday.

Mrs. Burt

Welcome Back to another year at APA.

Our focus for the first six weeks is the Scientific Method. Cadets will need to bring a regular bag of M&M's for an activity on Wednesday (Thursday). Have your cadet go over the vocabulary and the method process with you as a review.  We will have our first quiz on Friday over it.

Thanks,

Mrs. Burt

Homework

Sixth grade - outline section 1.2 with the vocabulary notecards.

Seventh grade - NO HOMEWORK the rest of the week.

Friday is the Science Job Fair the students will display their projects.

Mrs. Burt

Homework

6th Grade- Quiz over section 1.1, Water continually cycles. 

7th Grade- Test over chapter 1, Earth's Changing Atmosphere.

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to turn in the Science Job Fair Project!

Viewing for the projects is from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

Mrs. Burt

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All flights remember your Science Job Fair Projects are due Monday.

Complete the handout, it is due tomorrow.

One more day of ISTEP!

Mrs. Burt

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All flights work on science job fair project!

Mrs. Burt

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7th Grade- Complete vocabulary handout, reread chapter, study vocabulary and extended response outline. 

6th Grade- Complete video guide handout and page 17, section review 1-6.

No Test or Quiz this week due to ISTEP.

Reminder: Science Job Fair Projects Due May 3 and Science Job Fair May 7, 2010!

Mrs. Burt

Homework

6Delta and all 7th grade flights will have their quizzes on Monday.  Be sure and memorize UP, BI, Key Concepts.  Study vocabulary and the extented response.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Burt