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Topics of Study & General Course Guidelines

Topics of Study:

6th Grade ~ Earth Science

7th Grade ~ Life Science
* Cell Biology
* Reproduction and Genetics
* Evolution - Change Over Time
* Earth and Life History
* Structure, Function, & Physical Principles in Living Systems

Optional Field Study Excursion ---> [April 2016} http://cimioutdoored.org/cimi-toyon-bay/

8th Grade ~ Physical Science
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Astronomy

Optional Field Study Excursion ---> [February 2016] http://astrocampschool.org/



For Every Standard (All Grade Levels) ~
* Composition Book
* Read the Main Concepts
* Take Notes
* Answer Questions
* Complete Labs & Activities
* Test on EVERY Standard
 

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Ms. Cordes was "An Alien for The Day" Today!

Students had to write the procedure for "How to Make A Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich" for homework last night (Thursday).

Today, they had to "Teach an Alien How to Make A PB & J Sandwich."  If the kids could help the "Alien" make a sandwich… anyone who wanted a piece was allowed the opportunity to eat a square of the sandwich pieces the "Alien" cut for them.

At the culmination of the activity, students were able to re-evaluate the procedures they wrote the night before.  Any adjustments that needed to be made were allowed prior to turning their "Science Journal" in for a grade.

Yearbook ~ Sign-Up NOW!!!!

Yearbook Sign-Ups Happening NOW!!!!!

Hurry! SIGN-UPS END NEXT FRIDAY, Sept. 12th

Our 1ST YEARBOOK MEETING will take place TUESDAY, SEPT. 17th from 3:00pm - 3:30pm in Room 25A

California Science Center - Extra Credit Opportunity 5/30/14

California Science Center - Scavenger Hunt

Find EACH of the Following (1 point per fact):

Name 10 Facts you learned from watching the IMAX Hubble Telescope movie.

Now... Go To ... The Endeavour Space Shuttle Exhibit.

Watch The Endeavour Movie.  Describe HOW the Endeavor Space Shuttle made its way to the California Science Center.

How many space shuttles were there?
What was the mission of each space shuttle?
Name each space shuttle.
List the crew of each space shuttle and their titles.
What were the dates that each space shuttle was active?
Name 5 facts about each space shuttle.
Name 5 facts about the crew of each space shuttle.
Year EACH of these Space Shuttles was Built.
Year EACH of these Space Shuttles was Retired.
Reason EACH of these Space Shuttles was Retired.

 

Now... Go To... The World of Life Exhibit inside the museum on the second floor.

The heart of a small mammal beats more times per minute than the heart of a large one. Name each animal on display and his heart rate.
Tell Lance move water and minerals from the soil to their leaves?
Which animals swallow their food in one gulp?
How does your immune system battle against invading germs?
Explain how all living things stay alive in the California Science Center's World of Life.
Watch Tess. After watching the show, explain what homeostasis is and how it works.

Have a Great Week!!!

Remember to work on your Bones & Muscles Models!!!!

Start Up Directions are on this site.

Rubrics will follow.

 

If you've already been approved, GOOD JOB!!!

If you HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED:

      Take a picture of your drawing of what you want to build and email it to me.

15 pts Extra Credit

         THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW CLOSED!!!!

 

1). Name the 1st amphibious vehicle 

2). When and where was this protype built?

3). Why was it built and for whom?

4). Define amphibious

5). Attach a photo of this vehicle as it looked then and how it looks today. 

For 5 more extra credit points:

         THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW CLOSED!!!!

 

Look at the 2 animals I just posted (the red one and the blue one) -

          Name the Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species of both critters.

Email me your answers.

         THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW CLOSED!!!!

 

This species was injected in order to make his insides more visible.  For 10 extra credit points:  

   1.  Name the species

   2.  Name the chemical used to color it red

   3.  Name the solution it is immersed in.

   4.  Email me your answers.  ONLY emails will be accepted.  No paper copies.  If you did't have internet, you wouldn't be able to see this anyway.  So, go to the home page, click on email your teacher (it's on my page, and the Staff page).

         THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW CLOSED!!!!

This species is blue from the chemicals the scientists used.  For 10 extra credit points:

   1.  Name the species.

   2.  Name the chemical used to color it blue

   3.  Tell me what the chemical is highlighting.

   4.  Email me your answers.  ONLY emails will be accepted.  No paper copies.  If you did't have internet, you wouldn't be able to see this anyway.  So, go to the home page, click on email your teacher (it's on my page, and the Staff page).