20.8.10

Friday, August 20, 2010

TGIF!  Congratulations on making it through your first week.  Get some rest and come back Monday ready to learn great stuff.

Agenda:
  • Brain Drain poster presentations
  • Notebook setup and notebook procedures
Homework:
  1. Rest and be observant about your environment.

19.8.10

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Agenda:
  • Turn in Scientific Method Comics
  • Geoscience Brain Drain - Posters and Group Introductions
  • Begin Presentations
Homework:
  1. Get notebook - we will begin setting notebooks up tomorrow.
  2. Parent signature for class syllabus (if you have not already turned it in).

18.8.10

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

*Don't froget about the EXTRA CREDIT opportunity that can be found on the post for Sunday, August 15!

Agenda:
  • Go over makeup work policy and form
  • Finish yesterdays notes
  • Scientific Method Comic Strip
Homework:
  1. Get notebook - we will set up notebooks on Friday.
  2. Parent signature on class syllabus form - Due Friday.
  3. Finish your comic strip if necessary.

17.8.10

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Agenda:
  • Finish Course Syllabus if necessary
  • Notecard
  • Branches of Science Notes
  • Scientific Method Notes
  • Start scientific method comic strip if time
Homework:
  1. Buy notebook - please have by class Thursday so we can start setting out notebooks up.
  2. Parent Signature.
  3. Think of a problem you have had  - you will use this for your scientific method problem tomorrow.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Agenda:
  • Roll Call
  • Introduce Mrs. Hollister
  • Course Syllabus Information
  • Notecard
Homework:
  1. Buy notebook.
  2. Get parent signature sheet signed.
  3. Buy other class supplies if needed.

15.8.10

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Welcome Back. I hope you enjoyed your summer break and are rested and ready to learn!


You can start the year off right and earn some Extra Credit points by going to the following link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/games/questionaut/pop.shtml ) to solve problems and answer questions. To get your points simply put your name and class period on a piece of paper and copy the questions and answers you are given for each level. Completion of Level 4 = 10 pts., Level 5 = 20 pts., Level 6 = 30 pts., Level 7 = 40 pts., and Level 8 = 50 pts. The site is British, so if you see a word you don’t know, look it up and Have Fun!