Thursday, April 26, 2007

Latest news

Physics up-date: I've postponed the chapter 25 test for now. Chapter 26 is on sound, so I've decided to combine the two chapters and give a chapter 25 & 26 test later on. I will be out for three days (May 7-9) for a middle school field trip and will leave you all with an in class project that will be due May 11. I'll give you the details in class tomorrow. 6th grade up-date: Chapter 3 quiz-force, acceleration, gravity, Newton's Laws...May 4 7th grade up-date: Chapter 1 Test - Cells, parts, function... May 3 8th grade up-date: Chapter 1 quiz - constellations, history of astronomy, theories, telescoples... May 3

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Up-dates:

Physics - Chapter 25 test next week May1 Don't forget your roller coasters are due May 21 Grade 8 - chapter 1 astronomy quiz next week May 1? Grade 7 - chapter 1 cell test next week May 3? Grade 6 - chapter 3 quiz next week May 2?

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Physics students were required to build toothpick bridges. They needed to research bridge designs and apply what they learned in class about forces, torque and team work. They all did a great job!

Bridge Party

Soil studies in grade 7

Electricity in grade 6

Chicken wing surgery with grade 8

Field trips are always fun. Maybe we can squeeze a few more in befor the end.