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).

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.

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.

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!

Friday, May 28, 2010

*LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

Agenda:

• Return Textbooks
• Final Benchmark Exam Per's 5 and 6

Homework:

1. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER BREAK AND REMEMBER TO ENJOY THE WORLD AROUND YOU!!!!  SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

*Bring Textbooks to return!


*EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:

• box of new colored pencils. 15 points per box. Max 2 boxes per student.
• USED desk lamp. please no halogen bulbs - too hot! 30 points. Max 1 per student.

Agenda:

• Review
• Final Benchmark Exam Per's 3 and 4

Homework:

1. Study for your other benchmarks! GOOD LUCK!!!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

*Bring Textbooks to return!
*EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:

• box of new colored pencils. 15 points per box. Max 2 boxes per student.
• USED desk lamp. please no halogen bulbs - too hot! 30 points. Max 1 per student.

Agenda:

• Review
• Final Benchmark Exam

Homework:

1. Study for your other benchmarks!  GOOD LUCK!!!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

*1st and 2nd period final exams tomorrow!!

*EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:

• box of new colored pencils. 15 points per box.  Max 2 boxes per student.
• USED desk lamp. please no halogen bulbs - too hot!  30 points.  Max 1 per student.

Agenda:

• Astronomy review game.

Homework:

1. STUDY FOR BENCHMARKS!!
2. bring textbooks, review guides, woe is me passes, old calendars and a pencil please!

Monday, May 24, 2010

*Final Exams Begins Wednesday!!
*Bring your textbooks to return them to the library this week!  You will be fined for books that are not returned!

Agenda:

• Turn in objectives 9-15.
• Watch any disaster movies that we did not see on Friday.
• Benchmark rebview game - Atmospheric processes (astronomy tomorrow!)

Homework:

1. Study for benchmark.
2. FINISH benchmark review guide to be turned in!!

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:

• Bring in up to 2 boxes of new (not used please) colored pencils for 15 points each.  Max 2 boxes per student.
• Bring in a USED desk lamp for our classroom.  Please do not buy anything new and please no halogen bulbs as they get very hot!  30 points - max 1 per student.