Friday, December 22, 2017

Thurs., 12/21/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Scholarly Habits self-evaluation in Science
  • Continue "What's On Your Plate?" maps activity: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move - convection currents.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Weds., 12/20/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - predicting plate boundaries
  • Continue "What's On Your Plate?" maps activity: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move - convection currents.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • WinterFest, TOMORROW, 12/21, 2:15 - 3:45 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Tues., 12/19/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - geography recap
  • Continue "What's On Your Plate?" maps activity: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move - convection currents.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • WinterFest, Thursday, 12/21, 2:15 - 3:45 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Monday, December 18, 2017

Mon., 12/18/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - lava lamp recap
  • complete writing prompt (in class assessment)
  • Begin "What's On Your Plate?" maps activity: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move - convection currents.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • WinterFest, Thursday, 12/21, 2:15 - 3:45 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Friday, December 15, 2017

Fri., 12/15/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - lava lamp mad-lib!
  • Convection currents: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move - convection currents.
  • update E-VOCAB: convection current
  • EdPuzzle - Convection Currents
  • begin writing prompt (in class assessment) - finish in class on Monday
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Thurs., 12/14/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - air molecules
  • Density of water and air molecules - intro to convection currents: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move - convection currents.
  • molecules word sort
  • update E-VOCAB: characteristics of molecules
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Weds., 12/13/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - the earth's crust
  • The Layers of the Earth (paper document): I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move.
  • Tectonic plates (paper document): I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Monday, December 11, 2017

Tues., 12/12/17

Today in Science (Mrs. Lombardo is out today):
  • Bell Ringer - the sun's energy
  • Mythbusters- NASA Moon Landing: I can identify the various components of the scientific method and develop a hypothesis on whether or not the pictures depicting the infamous NASA moon landing are, in fact, scientifically true.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Mon., 12/11/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - the sun's energy
  • The Layers of the Earth: I will know and be able to explain how and why the earth's tectonic plates move.
  • Earth's Processes E-Vocab - Mrs. Lombardo's Slides
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Friday, December 8, 2017

Fri., 12/8/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - calculating density
  • Density Quizlet - Secret Identity version: I will be able to calculate the volume and density of a cube, and I will be able to explain if whether or not a cube will sink or float in water.
  • Density Quiz
  • Earth's Processes E-Vocab - Mrs. Lombardo's Slides
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Thurs., 12/7/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - calculating density
  • Density Lab: I will be able to calculate the volume and density of a cube, and I will be able to explain if whether or not a cube will sink or float in water.
Homework:
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Weds., 12/6/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - density
  • update "Density E_VOCAB" - mass, weight, density, & volume
  • Volume and Density calculations exploration: I will be able to calculate the volume and density of a cube, and I will be able to explain if whether or not a cube will sink or float in water.
Homework:
  • None :o)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Tues., 12/5/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - mass vs. weight
  • update "Density E_VOCAB" - mass, weight, density, & volume
  • Density exploration: I will be able to explain the concepts of mass, volume, and density and be able to discuss the relationships between these concepts.
Homework:
  • Unit 1 reassessment THIS WEEK!  In order to reassess, students must do the following:
    1. ​​complete test corrections on their test - corrections can be made directly on the test in a different color pen/pencil OR can be made on a separate piece of paper
    2. bring test corrections to ONE study session - options for test study session THIS WEEK: Monday, 12/4 (after school until 4:10 pm) OR Tuesday, 12/5 (before school beginning at 7:50 am)
    3. complete the reassessment during ONE of the following study sessions THIS WEEKTuesday, 12/5 (after school until 4:10 pm) OR Wednesday, 12/6 (before school, beginning at 7:50 am)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Monday, December 4, 2017

Mon., 12/4/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Complete mass versus weight exploration: I will understand the difference between mass and weight and be able to explain why my weight can vary on different planets, though my mass remains the same.
  • update "Density E_VOCAB" - mass, weight
Homework:
  • Unit 1 reassessment THIS WEEK!  In order to reassess, students must do the following:
    1. ​​complete test corrections on their test - corrections can be made directly on the test in a different color pen/pencil OR can be made on a separate piece of paper
    2. bring test corrections to ONE study session - options for test study session THIS WEEK: Monday, 12/4 (after school until 4:10 pm) OR Tuesday, 12/5 (before school beginning at 7:50 am)
    3. complete the reassessment during ONE of the following study sessions THIS WEEKTuesday, 12/5 (after school until 4:10 pm) OR Wednesday, 12/6 (before school, beginning at 7:50 am)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Friday, December 1, 2017

Fri., 12/1/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Complete research and Padlet posting for Final Water Project -  I will be able to identify the water-related problems (situations) in a given developing community and describe the improvements made to the community after the Water Project Foundation began helping and improving water availability.
  • Begin mass versus weight exploration: I will understand the difference between mass and weight and be able to explain why my weight can vary on different planets, though my mass remains the same.
Homework:
  • Unit 1 reassessment NEXT WEEK!  In order to reassess, students must do the following:
    1. ​​complete test corrections on their test - corrections can be made directly on the test in a different color pen/pencil OR can be made on a separate piece of paper
    2. bring test corrections to ONE study session - options for test study session NEXT WEEK (12/4, 12/5): Monday (after school until 4:10 pm) OR Tuesday (before school beginning at 7:50 am)
    3. complete the reassessment during ONE of the following study sessions NEXT WEEK (12/5, 12/6)Tuesday (after school until 4:10 pm) OR Wednesday (before school, beginning at 7:50 am)
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Thurs., 11/30/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Complete research and Padlet posting for Final Water Project -  I will be able to identify the water-related problems (situations) in a given developing community and describe the improvements made to the community after the Water Project Foundation began helping and improving water availability.
  • Complete pre-test for Unit 2: Earth's Processes
Homework:
  • None
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Weds., 11/29/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - top 3 communities for research
  • Begin research for Final Water Project -  I will be able to identify the water-related problems (situations) in a given developing community and describe the improvements made to the community after the Water Project Foundation began helping and improving water availability.
Homework:
  • None
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Tues., 11/28/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - water solutions
  • Project Word Search (on paper)
  • Introduction to Final Water Project - Burkina Faso clip -  I will know the causes and effects of water pollution, locally and worldwide, and I will understand that the lack or abundance of water influences human society.
Homework:
  • Posted in Google Classroom  - begin investigating project ideas in communities that peak your interest for further research - identify top three in Google Classroom
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Monday, November 27, 2017

Mon., 11/27/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - Fall Break Fun!
  • Word Sort - Water: Fact or Fiction?
  • Hand-washing - How much? - I will be able to calculate the estimated amount of water needed for my household to correctly hand-wash everyday.
  • "The Water Project" video clip -  I will know the causes and effects of water pollution, locally and worldwide, and I will understand that the lack or abundance of water influences human society.
Homework:
  • None! 
Announcements:
  • Student Recognition Breakfast, 12/13
  • Winter Fest, 12/21, 2:15 pm
  • Winter Break, 12/22 - 1/8 - Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9, 2018!

Friday, November 17, 2017

Fri., 11/17/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - water conservation
  • Dirty Water Jigsaw - Stations - "The Water Project"  I will know the causes and effects of water pollution, locally and worldwide, and I will understand that the lack or abundance of water influences human society.
  • "Dirty Water - So What?" final form - google classroom
  • Gladys' story - what would life be like without indoor plumbing?
Homework:
  • None! Have a safe, enjoyable break together!
Announcements:
  • Fall Break, 11/20 - 11/24 - No school for staff and students

Thurs., 11/16/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - padlet
  • Stations - "The Water Project"  I will know the causes and effects of water pollution, locally and worldwide, and I will understand that the lack or abundance of water influences human society.
  • "Dirty Water - So What?" form - google classroom
Homework:
  • bring one non-perishable food item to science - tomorrow is our last chance to WIN!
Announcements:
  • Fall Break, 11/20 - 11/24 - No school for staff and students

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Weds., 11/15/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - observations, inferences, predictions
  • Introduction to "The Water Project"  I will know the causes and effects of water pollution, locally and worldwide, and I will understand that the lack or abundance of water influences human society.
  • Quizlet - The Water Project
Homework:
  • bring one non-perishable food item to science - we are officially working together as a core to win!  Let's do this!!!
Announcements:
  • Fall Break, 11/20 - 11/24 - No school for staff and students

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Tues., 11/14/17

Today in Science:
  • Water Cycle mini-unit: I will know and be able to explain how water on Earth is distributed and circulated through oceans, glaciers, rivers, groundwater, and the atmosphere.
  • Complete and Submit Water Cycle Interactive (in google classroom)
  • Water Cycle Post-Quiz
Homework:
  • bring one non-perishable food item to science - one Lombardo Loot point will be awarded per item donated!
Announcements:
  • Fall Break, 11/20 - 11/24 - No school for staff and students

Monday, November 13, 2017

Mon., 11/13/17

Today in Science:
  • Water Cycle mini-unit: I will know and be able to explain how water on Earth is distributed and circulated through oceans, glaciers, rivers, groundwater, and the atmosphere.
  • Water Cycle Interactive (in google classroom)
Homework:
  • bring one non-perishable food item to science - one Lombardo Loot point will be awarded per item donated!
Announcements:
  • Fall Break, 11/20 - 11/24 - No school for staff and students

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Thurs., 11/9/17

Today in Science:
  • 10 mins. to complete Unit 1: Matter and Water - Unit Assessment
  • Begin Water Cycle mini-unit: I will know and be able to explain how water on Earth is distributed and circulated through oceans, glaciers, rivers, groundwater, and the atmosphere.
Homework:
  • continue bringing canned foods!
Announcements:
    • NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, 11/10 - in observance of Veteran's Day!

Weds., 11/8/17

Today in Science (Mrs. Lombardo is out today):
  • Unit 1: Matter and Water - Unit Assessment
Homework:
  • continue bringing canned foods!
Announcements:
    • NO SCHOOL Friday, 11/10 - In observance of Veteran's Day!

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Tues., 11/7/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Review Study Guide for assessment TOMORROW!
  • Kahoot review game!
Homework:
  • Study for assessment TOMORROW!
Announcements:
    • NO SCHOOL Friday, 11/10 - In observance of Veteran's Day!

Mon., 11/6/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Complete Melting Lab: I can model and explain the process of melting on the molecular level. I can also design an investigation for testing how a variable can affect the melting rate of an ice cube. 
  • Study Guide for assessment on Wednesday!
Homework:
  • Complete Study Guide
  • Bring your canned good/non-perishable donation - Tomorrow is the LAST day!
Announcements:
    • NO SCHOOL Friday, 11/10 - In observance of Veteran's Day!

Friday, November 3, 2017

Fri., 11/3/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Begin Melting Lab: I can model and explain the process of melting on the molecular level. I can also design an investigation for testing how a variable can affect the melting rate of an ice cube. 
  • Kahoot!
Homework:
  • Bring your canned good/non-perishable donation!
Announcements:
    • TONIGHT - Fall Dance: 6 - 8 pm

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Thurs., 11/2/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer
  • Freezing Lab: I can model and explain the process of freezing on the molecular level.
  • Update E-VOCAB
Homework:
  • Bring your canned good/non-perishable donation!
Announcements:
  • Spirit Week!
    • TOMORROW, 11/3: Color Spirit Day - Mountain House wears GREEN!
      • Fall Dance: 6 - 8 pm

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Weds., 11/1/17

Today in Science (Mrs. Lombardo's Out):
  • Bell Ringer
  • Mythbusters - Walking on Water: I can identify the various components of the scientific method and develop a hypothesis on whether or not it's possible to create a tool to allow you to walk on water.
Homework:
  • Bring your canned good/non-perishable donation!
Announcements:
  • Spirit Week!
    • TOMORROW,11/2: Country vs. Country Club Spirit Day!
    • Friday, 11/3: Color Spirit Day - Mountain House wears GREEN!
      • Fall Dance: 6 - 8 pm

Monday, October 30, 2017

Tues., 10/31/17

Today in Science:
  • Bell Ringer - Slimey Slime Lab Directions
  • Slimey Slime Lab: I can explain the state of matter of slime, given its special properties.
Homework:
  • Wear all black tomorrow AND continue bringing in your canned food donations!
Announcements:
  • Spirit Week!
    • TOMORROW, 11/1: Black-out Spirit Day!
    • Thursday, 11/2: Country vs. Country Club Spirit Day!
    • Friday, 11/3: Color Spirit Day - Mountain House wears GREEN!
      • Fall Dance: 6 - 8 pm