The year is slowly winding to an end and you all have learned so much. It's been great having you as my students. I hope that I have inspired you to take control of your lives and your learning. Continue to read, learn, travel, experiment, think, and make yourselves heard. Have an impact, make a difference, and have fun. Remember, the science goddess is always watching. If you're ever in Tunis, come visit me. Cheers, K. Torres

7th grade field trip

Sleeping beauties

6th grade race cars

Bridge Project in Physcis

News Flash

Physics chapter 9 & 10 test is March 25 Grade 8 chapter 3 test has been postponed until April 10 Grade 7 chapter 1 & 2 test is March 26 Grade 6 chapter 1 test is March 24?

What's coming before Spring Break

Physics: Chapter 9 and 10 will be done together. Homework will include all work book problems and vairous text book problems. Don't forget that the Bridge project is due March 19. I am planning the Chapter 9 + 10 test for March 25. Grade 8 Science: We are started our study of cellular reproduction. We will be reviewing the basic information on cells and then quickly move into cellular reproduction and genetics. We will do all ROVQ's for chapter 3 and various labs and activities. We may have a test on this material before Spring Break...I'll let you know. Grade 7 Science: Don't forget that the Biome project are due on March 12. Remember we are combining chapter 1 & 2. After the projects presentations we will proceed to chapter 2 and do all ROVQ's in chapter 2 and various activities involving predator-prey relationships. The Chapter 1 & 2 test will be March 24 or 26. Grade 6 Science: We are starting a new Unit. I plan to combine section 1,2 & 3 in the notes and labs. We will quickly move through this material and do at least two labs. There will be a short chapter 1 quiz on March 18.

Physics up dates

Physics: work on interactive website, see address below http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/javalabs/java12/machine/act1/tlp.htm Don't forget we have a chapter test on Monday over chpater 8

What we're doing this week

grade 6 math - chapter 7 test on factoring, pg. 181 "check what you know #1-21, standford practice grade 6 science - chapter 2 test on electicity, magnetism notes, lab and demos, ROVQ 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3, video grade 7 science - classification video and review, chapter 2 test on classificaiton, poster project on naming your favoirte animial grade 8 science - present body system projects, ROVQ chapter 2,3,&4 grade 9 physics - review work sheets 8.1 & 8.2, simple machines notes, demos and lab on efficiency. Don't forget to work on the bridge project and fill in the logs.

Paul with the youth orchestra

What's the 8th grades been up to lately?

What to remember

Grade 7 science - Test on Human Evolution on friday, everything from our web searches, class discussions and films. No homework over the holiday...enjoy. Grade 8 science - chapter 1 test on muscular and skeletal systems, everything from our notes, class discussions and disection. Don't forget to start on your systems project. It might be a good idea to work with your partners over the holiday. Remember that the project is due on Feb. 18. Grade 6 science - We are continuing our study of electricity. ROVQ 2.2 over the holiday. Grade 6 Math - We will continue to practice for the Standford test. We'll begin chapter 7 when we get back from the holiday. No homework over the holiday...enjoy. Physics - We will continue to learn about Work and Energy. Holiday homework is page 119 in the text Q 3,5,6,7,8,11 and don't forget the bridge project. The project will be due around the end of the quarter. I will be collecting your logs on the friday of the week we get back. Start your research!

What's happening?

Physics - Tailgate momentum lab; work book problems 7-14; introduction to bridge building project; chapter 7 test on Friday. Science 8 - discussion and notes on muscles; chicken wing dissection lab; chapter 1 test next week maybe Wednesday Science 7 - human adaptations for life on the ground; write paragraph or half page on adaptations as described in handout; "life on Earth" video; Web search on human evolution Science 6 - video on electricity; discussion and notes on electricity; conductor/insulator Lab; ROVQ 1.3; electric cell lab; chapter 1 test next week maybe Monday Math 6 - Box and Whisker graphs, practice 6.5; misleading graphs, practice 6.6 and challenge 6.6; chapter 6 test on Friday

Happy New Year

Welcome back kiddos! Hope you're ready to start a new year of fun filled labs and amazing science and math. Don't forget to check this blog regularly for updates on your assignments and projects.