Friday, September 30, 2016

Fri., 9/30/16

Today in Science:
  • Continental Drift Activity (LP) - I will understand that the theory of Continental Drift can provide an explanation of the presence of fossils on various continents.
  • Collection of Evidence
  • Checkpoint Quiz #2 passed back - started corrections
Homework:
  • The test review is available on Google Classroom, if you'd like to work on it over the weekend (NOT REQUIRED). We will have time to work on the review in class on Monday.
Announcements:
  • Tues., Oct. 4th - Geologic Time Unit Test
  • Weds., Oct. 5th - National Walk/Bike to School Day - walk/bike with your teachers, administrators, and friends to school!

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Thurs., 9/29/16

Today in Science:
  • NOVA - Ice Age Death Trap (GC) - I will understand that the theory of Continental Drift can provide an explanation of the presence of fossils on various continents.
  • Continental Drift Activity (LP)

Announcements:
  • Weds., Oct. 5th - National Walk/Bike to School Day - walk/bike with your teachers, administrators, and friends to school!

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Weds., 9/28/16

Today in Science:
  • Mass Extinction Gallery Walk (GC) - I will identify key information about the "Big Five" mass extinctions of geologic history
  • NOVA - Ice Age Death Trap (GC) - I will understand that the theory of Continental Drift can provide an explanation of the presence of fossils on various continents.
Homework:
  • Continental Drift color and cut - please bring your cutouts for tomorrow's class lesson.
Announcements:
  • TODAY - Rocky Top Club Fair in the Cafeteria, 2:30 - 3:55 pm. Come see all the different clubs RTMS has to offer and get involved!
  • Weds., Oct. 5th - National Walk/Bike to School Day - walk with your teachers, administrators and friends to school!

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Tues., 9/27/16

Today in Science:
  • Geologic Time Checkpoint Quiz #2
  • Mass Extinction Gallery Walk (GC) - I will identify key information about the "Big Five" mass extinctions of geologic history
Announcements:
  • TOMORROW - Rocky Top Club Fair in the Cafeteria, 2:30 - 3:55 pm. Come see all the different clubs RTMS has to offer and get involved!

Monday, September 26, 2016

Mon., 9/26/16

Today in Science:
  • Peer Evaluations of Mass Extinction Mini Research Project (GC) - I will identify key information about one of the five major mass extinctions in geologic history.
  • Monday Writing - Citing bone scans, researchers hypothesize Lucy died from severe fall
Homework:
  • Checkpoint Quiz tomorrow - please bring a pencil to class
Announcements:
  • ALL DAY TODAY - Rocky Top Middle School Give Back Event - Chili's at Larkridge

Friday, September 23, 2016

Fri., 9/23/16

Today in Science:
  • Continue working on Mass Extinction Mini Research Project (GC) - I will identify key information about one of the five major mass extinctions in geologic history.
    • Research projects are due first thing Monday morning!
Homework:
  • complete and submit your Mass Extinction Research slides
  • DATE CHANGE: Checkpoint Quiz has been pushed back to Tuesday, Sept. 27th
Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Thurs., 9/22/16

Today in Science:
  • Continue working on Mass Extinction Mini Research Project (GC) - I will identify key information about one of the five major mass extinctions in geologic history.
    • Research projects will be due during class tomorrow - you will be given about 30 minutes to wrap it up!
Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)
  • Monday, Sept. 26th - Checkpoint Quiz for Geologic Time

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Weds., 9/21/16

Today in Science:
  • Introduction to Mass Extinction Mini Research Project (GC) - I will identify key information about one of the five major mass extinctions in geologic history.
Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)
  • Monday, Sept. 26th - Checkpoint Quiz

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Tues., 9/20/16

Today in Science:
  • Complete Mystery Fossil #9 (assessment question) (GC) - I will know that fossils can also be used to explain changes in life over time and can help explain a species lifestyle.
  • Changes in Horse Fossils Over Time (LP) - I will know that species develop adaptations over time for survival.
Homework:
  • If not finished in class, complete "Changes in Horse Fossils Over Time"
Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)

Monday, September 19, 2016

Mon., 9/19/16

Today in Science:
  • Monday Writing - complete essay from last week's article
  • Part 2: Whales-A Walk Into the Past (GC) - I will know that fossils can also be used to explain changes in life over time and can help explain a species lifestyle.
  • Part 3: Mystery Fossil (GC) - I will identify similarities and differences between a mystery fossil and a known fossil.
Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)

Friday, September 16, 2016

Fri., 9/16/16

Today in Science:
  • Literature Walk - Whales: A Walk Into the Past (GC) - I will know that fossils can also be used to explain changes in life over time and can help explain a species lifestyle.
Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Thurs., 9/15/16

Today in Science:
  • Complete Morphed: When Whales Had Legs - I will know that fossils can also be used to explain changes in life over time (GC)
  • Fossil Excavation: A Walk Into the Past (GC)
Homework:

  • Bring $1 tomorrow and wear a hat to school to support "Hats for the Homeless" - proceeds help pay for sack lunches - FIVE "Lombardo's Loot" points to the class period with the greatest participation!

Announcements:
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Weds., 9/14/16

Today in Science:
  • Morphed: When Whales Had Legs - I will know that fossils can also be used to explain changes in life over time (GC)
Announcements:
  • THIS Friday is "Hat Day" - pay $1 to wear a hat to school and help pay for sack lunches for the homeless
  • Sunday, Sept. 25th - Rocky Top is participating in the "Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk" - sign up to join RTMS staff and families (visit the RTMS website for more information)

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Tues., 9/13/16

Today in Science:
  • Geologic Time Scale Challenge - I will create a scaled model of Geologic Time, and I will be able to describe changes in Earth's History over time (GC)
Homework:
  • Please complete your Conclusion and group members' scores, if not complete in class.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Mon., 9/12/16

Today in Science:
  • Monday Writing - Scientists find the remains of the last flying reptile - I will determine the author's purpose for writing, and I will provide textual evidence to support the purpose (GC)
Announcements:
  • Students - please DO NOT complete your Monday Writing for homework - we will revisit this article NEXT Monday!

Friday, September 9, 2016

Fri., 9/9/16

Today in Science:
  • Geologic Time Scale Challenge - I will create a scaled model of Geologic Time, and I will be able to describe changes in Earth's History over time (GC)
Announcements:
  • Each student received an email this morning with his/her quiz grade...share with your parents this weekend!

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Thurs., 9/8/16

Today in Science:
  • Earth's History Quiz - I will be able to describe changes in Earth's history over time
  • Geologic Time Scale Challenge - I will create a scaled model of Geologic Time (GC)
Homework:
  • Watch the BRONCOS WIN!!!
Announcements:
  • If you were absent, please email me to arrange a time to make-up your quiz.  Thank you!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Weds., 9/7/16

Today in Science:
  • Sequencing Rock Layers practice - I will be able to "read" the record of Earth's History in rock diagrams (GC)
  • Geologic Time Scale Challenge - Intro - I will create a scaled model of the Geologic Time Scale (GC)
Homework:
  • If not completed in class, please complete your Sequencing Rock Layers practice and questions
Announcements:
  • We're having our first "check-in quiz" (multiple choice) for our Geologic Time Unit tomorrow.  Be resourceful with the notes we've completed together in class.  You CAN do this!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Tues., 9/6/16

Today in Science:
  • Analysis and Conclusion Questions - Matching Rock Layers Lab (GC)
  • Sequencing Rock Layers practice - I will be able to "read" the record of Earth's History in rock diagrams (GC)
Homework:
  • Analysis and Conclusion Questions from Matching Rock Layers Lab (if not completed in class)

Friday, September 2, 2016

Fri., 9/2/16

Today in Science:
  • Procedure B in "Matching Rock Layers Lab": students will be able to model how to match rock layers and determine their relative age.
  • Notes on unconformities (GC)
Announcements:
  • Congratulations to 7th Hour for winning Lombardo's Loot for the month of August!  Who will it be in September?

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Thurs., 9/1/16

Today in Science:
  • Matching Rock Layers Lab: I will be able to determine the relative age of various rock layers (models), and I will be able to provide evidence to support my conclusions (LP)