Tuesday, August 29th

Do Now: How do you categorize items in your life? How about in your kitchen or bedroom? What categories do you use to group these items?

Today in class we:
Handed back Chapter 1 quizzes.
Started Section 2: Why scientists classify?
Worked on metric lab: Length and Mass

Homework: Make all corrections to quiz on binder paper and put it with your quiz in the test/quiz section of your notebook

Friday, August 25th

Today in class we:
Took Chapter 1 Quiz 1

Good job everyone!

Wednesday, August 23rd

Do Now:
What metric units will you use to measure the following things:
Your height, A glass of lemonade, The weight of an ant, A trip to New York, Water in a catchment tank, The weight of a car

In class today we:
Reviewed using and converting in the metric system
Introduced some tools for measuring metric system in science lab
Worked with partners on metric system lab

Homework for Friday
- Complete metric system conversion practice sheet
- Study for Friday's quiz: Characteristics of organisms, needs of organisms, lab safety, lab tools and procedures, using and converting the metric system.

* Stop in and see me if you need help on the metric system or if you want to review material for the quiz

Monday, August 21st

Do Now: List 4 basic needs all living things need to survive and give an explanation or example of each.

Today in class we:
Handed back binders
Finished discussion on organism needs
Reviewed lab safety procedures
Began discussion of metric system in preparation for metric lab

Homework:
pg 14 question 3a-c

Thursday, August 10th

Do Now:
What does it mean to be living? How do you know something is alive? What do humans and beetles have in common?

Today in class we:
Discussed note taking techniques
Talked about characteristics that all living things share.

Homework due Monday:
Read pg 6-14
Answer question 1 a-c on binder paper

*Reminder that all homework must be labeled and dated and stored in the homework section of your science binder

Tuesday, August 8th

Do Now: Make two lists labeled Safe and Unsafe. Brainstorm at least three actions for each column of both safe and unsafe behaviors in science class

Today in class we:
Discussed binder set up
Discussed class procedures and policies
Played 20 Question introduction game and assigned seats
Handed out textbooks
Discussed safe and unsafe class behavior

Homework due Thursday
Cover your textbook

Thursday, August 3rd

Congratulations on a successful first day of class. Today in class we completed a student survey, handed out and briefly discussed the class syllabus, and handed out parent-student letter.

Homework due Tuesday:
- All required class materials present in class on Tuesday
- Signed and completed parent-student letter