Thursday, May 18, 2017

Fri., 5/19/17

Today in Science:
  • Survival of the Fittest Activity
  • Finish Quizlet Competition - Units in Review!
Announcements:
  • Yearbook Signing: TODAY - Assembly Schedule
  • 7th Grade Field Day: Monday - Assembly Schedule
  • NO SCHOOL: Tuesday
  • 7th Grade Awards & Pizza Picnic: Wednesday, 5/24 - early release day!

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Thurs., 5/18/17

Today in Science:
  • Galapagos Islands - Natural Selection and Adaptations
  • Continue Quizlet Competition - Units in Review!
Announcements:
  • School Drama Production: RAPIDS Core will be attending TODAY during 6th and 7th period
  • Yearbook Signing: TOMORROW - Assembly Schedule
  • 7th Grade Field Day: Monday - Assembly Schedule
  • NO SCHOOL: Tuesday
  • 7th Grade Awards & Pizza Picnic: Wednesday, 5/24 - early release day!

Weds., 5/17/17

Today in Science:
  • Quizlet Competition - Units in Review!
Announcements:
  • School Drama Production: RAPIDS Core will be attending TOMORROW during 6th and 7th period
  • 7th Grade Field Day: Monday, 5/22
  • NO SCHOOL: Tuesday, 5/23
  • 7th Grade Awards & Pizza Picnic: Wednesday, 5/24 - early release day!

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tues., 5/16/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete Project Presentations - Change in Life Over Time: I will explain changes in an organism and its environment from past to present; and, I will predict and justify changes in this organism and its environment in the future. 
  • Wild Pacific: Strange Evolution
Homework:
  • Pizza forms (and money) are due TOMORROW!  Please make sure to complete and submit to your first hour teacher.

Monday, May 15, 2017

Mon., 5/15/17

Today in Science:
  • Project Presentations - Change in Life Over Time: I will explain changes in an organism and its environment from past to present; and, I will predict and justify changes in this organism and its environment in the future. 
Homework:
  • Pizza forms (and money) are due by WEDNESDAY!  Please make sure to turn these in to your first hour teacher.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Fri., 5/12/17

Today in Science:
  • FINAL Project Work Day - Change in Life Over Time: I will explain changes in an organism and its environment from past to present; and, I will predict and justify changes in this organism and its environment in the future. 
Homework:
  • Below is a timeline for completing your Research Project & Presentation Product.  If you have fallen behind this timeline after each science class, your work at home is HIGHLY encouraged:
    • TUESDAY, 5/9:
      • complete research on changes in the organism from past to present
      • complete research on the past environment
    • WEDNESDAY, 5/10:
      • complete research on changes/adaptations in the organism for the future
      • complete research on future changes in the environment
    • THURSDAY, 5/11:
      • complete 1/2 of final research product
    • FRIDAY, 5/12:
      • complete ALL of final research product

Thurs., 5/11/17

Today in Science:
  • Project Work Day - Change in Life Over Time: I will explain changes in an organism and its environment from past to present; and, I will predict and justify changes in this organism and its environment in the future. 
Homework:
  • Below is a timeline for completing your Research Project & Presentation Product.  If you have fallen behind this timeline after each science class, your work at home is HIGHLY encouraged:
    • TUESDAY, 5/9:
      • complete research on changes in the organism from past to present
      • complete research on the past environment
    • WEDNESDAY, 5/10:
      • complete research on changes/adaptations in the organism for the future
      • complete research on future changes in the environment
    • THURSDAY, 5/11:
      • complete 1/2 of final research product
    • FRIDAY, 5/12:
      • complete ALL of final research product

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Weds., 5/10/17

Today in Science:
  • Project Work Day - Change in Life Over Time: I will explain changes in an organism and its environment from past to present; and, I will predict and justify changes in this organism and its environment in the future. 
Homework:
  • Below is a timeline for completing your Research Project & Presentation Product.  If you have fallen behind this timeline after each science class, your work at home is HIGHLY encouraged:
    • TUESDAY, 5/9:
      • complete research on changes in the organism from past to present
      • complete research on the past environment
    • WEDNESDAY, 5/10:
      • complete research on changes/adaptations in the organism for the future
      • complete research on future changes in the environment
    • THURSDAY, 5/11:
      • complete 1/2 of final research product
    • FRIDAY, 5/12:
      • complete ALL of final research product

Tues., 5/9/17

Today in Science:
  • Begin Unit 6 Research Project: Change in Life Over Time: I will explain changes in an organism and its environment from past to present; and, I will predict and justify changes in this organism and its environment in the future. 
Homework:
  • Below is a timeline for completing your Research Project & Presentation Product.  If you have fallen behind this timeline after each science class, your work at home is HIGHLY encouraged:
    • TUESDAY:
      • complete research on changes in the organism from past to present
      • complete research on the past environment
    • WEDNESDAY:
      • complete research on changes/adaptations in the organism for the future
      • complete research on future changes in the environment
    • THURSDAY:
      • complete 1/2 of final research product
    • FRIDAY:
      • complete ALL of final research product

Monday, May 8, 2017

Mon., 5/8/17

Today in Science:
  • Begin Unit 6: Change in Life Over Time - Biodiversity with Bill Nye
  • Biodiversity Webquest - I will know the meaning of biodiversity and understand that species change over a long period of time.
Homework:
  • Complete Biodiversity Webquest, if not completed in class

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Fri., 5/5/17

Today in Science:
  • Unit 5: Artificial & Natural Selection Assessment- I will demonstrate my understanding of artificial and natural selection by reading an article on elephant poaching and using text evidence to explain how poaching has impacted the elephant population.
Announcements:
"Grizzlies Give Back" Week - Last Day!
 Friday!!!
  • Bring Starbucks to class for $1
  • Wear a hat to school for $1
  • Online Auction (Ends at May 8 at 8:00 am)
  • Dodgeball Finals (Assembly Schedule)  

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Thurs., 5/4/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete "Some Like it Hot!" - I will investigate the adaptations of penguins that live in various locations and understand how their adaptations aid in their survival in a given environment.
Announcements:
"Grizzlies Give Back" Week
THURSDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1


Fundraiser Dinner at Garlic Knot - Mention Rocky Top!

Online Auction 
FRIDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1


Online Auction
(Ends at May 8 at 8:00 am)

Dodgeball Finals
(Assembly Schedule)
 

Weds., 5/3/17

Today in Science:
  • "Some Like it Hot!" - I will investigate the adaptations of penguins that live in various locations and understand how their adaptations aid in their survival in a given environment.
Announcements:
  • "Grizzlies Give Back" Week:
WEDNESDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1

Dodgeball Preliminaries
(2:30 - 4:00)

Pizza and Paint
(Sign Up Here)

Fundraiser Dinner at Renegade Burrito - Mention Rocky Top!

Online Auction
THURSDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1
Fundraiser Dinner at Garlic Knot - Mention Rocky Top!
Online Auction 
FRIDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1
Online Auction
(Ends at May 8 at 8:00 am)

Dodgeball Finals
(Assembly Schedule)
 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Tues., 5/2/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete Beaky Bird Lab - I will understand how natural selection can change a species over time.
Announcements:
  • "Grizzlies Give Back" Week:
TUESDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1

Blood Drive

Fundraiser Dinner at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Mention Rocky Top!
Online Auction 
WEDNESDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1

Dodgeball Preliminaries
(2:30 - 4:00)

Pizza and Paint
(Sign Up Here)

Fundraiser Dinner at Renegade Burrito - Mention Rocky Top!

Online Auction
THURSDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1
Fundraiser Dinner at Garlic Knot - Mention Rocky Top!
Online Auction 
FRIDAY

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1
Online Auction
(Ends at May 8 at 8:00 am)

Dodgeball Finals
(Assembly Schedule)
 

Monday, May 1, 2017

Mon., 5/1/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete Peppered Moth - I will understand how adaptations can impact a species chance of survival.
  • Beaky Bird Lab - I will understand how natural selection can change a species over time.
Homework:

  • Complete Peppered Moth
Announcements:

  • "Grizzlies Give Back" Week:

MONDAY:

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1

Fundraiser Dinner at Subway at 136th & Colorado - Mention Rocky Top!
Online Auction 
TUESDAY:

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1

Blood Drive

Fundraiser Dinner at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Mention Rocky Top!
Online Auction 
WEDNESDAY:

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1

Dodgeball Preliminaries
(2:30 - 4:00)

Pizza and Paint
(Sign Up Here)

Fundraiser Dinner at Renegade Burrito - Mention Rocky Top!

Online Auction
THURSDAY:

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1
Fundraiser Dinner at Garlic Knot - Mention Rocky Top!
Online Auction 
FRIDAY:

Bring Starbucks to class for $1

Wear a hat to school for $1
Online Auction
(Ends at May 8 at 8:00 am)

Dodgeball Finals
(Assembly Schedule)