Science the week of February 28- March 3, 2022

Why, Hello there March!!🍀🌷I have missed you and look forward to the warmth of spring, blooming flowers, and time change. 😎 This week is our first full week, it's been awhile. End of Quarter 3 is this Friday, March 4th so be sure to check over all of your work and ensure you are understanding the concepts.

Due to our snow day on 2/24, we are bumping sound energy to Monday! Yes!! SOUND! 🎧 🔊Bring your headphones for this immersive experience. This is one of my favorites!
Newton's 2nd Law of Motion is explored with some mini activities and explore a bit more into the lives of Women in Physics in recognition of Women's History Month. 🎢 🧑‍🔬
Wind Energy on Wednesday. What exactly is wind? Where does it form and how do we collect energy from this source? LAB DAY: Build (team) an anemometer and monitor wind patterns.🍃 William Kamkwamba built the wind turbine in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, to save his village, so let's connect the science on how this works.🌬
Renewable and Nonrenewable Sources review plus we get a look at our final project details. *Energy types Quiz retake on Thursday, be ready. This is your assignment focus for the week and will be entered in Powerschool.

**If you are at home learning, be sure to check Google Classroom daily for handouts and access to our lessons. The lab is one you can do at home, feel free to modify materials. Check in with me to ensure you are understanding the concepts.

Science the week of February 22-24, 2022 🥽

NO SCHOOL MONDAY- Observance of President's Day holiday 2/21/22

This week we explore energy sources; renewable and nonrenewable. What are they and what does it mean for us? Plus, Sir Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion exploration begins. 🍎

Discover the balance of renewable vs. nonrenewable energy sources and how many exciting innovative new sources are making a difference for our planet.🪴⛽🌊
Day 1 of Newton's Laws of Motion Exploration begins! Inertia towers challenge.🗼
Quiz on Types of Energy What do you remember? 🤓
Our energy focus this week is all about SOUND! 🎧 🔊Bring your headphones for this immersive experience. This is one of my favorites!

*If you are learning at home, be sure to check Google Classroom for the daily post of assignments and materials. Check in with me often, we can schedule a time to meet virtually too.

Science the week of February 14-17, 2022 💌

Unique week as we will be in person Monday-Wednesday followed by an asynchronous day on Thursday for our schedule this week. Friday support is online by appointment. Let's take a look at this week:

Our energy unit is underway and we will explore Electricity! Super electrifying! Plus a lab is set for Wednesday, bring your gear, lab book too.
Push and Pull Games this Monday! It's a station rotation day! Explore and discover what the science is behind these forces.💡
How much energy does your house use in a day? A month? 🤔 We will be exploring exactly how much energy you use in a 24 hour period.

**Learning at home? Be sure to check Google Classroom daily for the lesson content and daily work. Check in with me via email with questions and or schedule a virtual meet with me for Friday.

Science the week of February 7-10, 2022 👩🏼‍🏫

😁 We are back in person this week! Can't wait to see you all too! As we get back into the "norm" of our day to day, be sure to follow up on any work over the 2-week virtual time to ensure you are understanding what is going on in class. Let's roll!

Monday- getting back into the daily groove. Clear out the old unit and get focused on our new Energy unit. What is energy, force, motion, and work?
Types of Energy exploration! Who knew there were so many "types" of energy? Notes this week and a special lab. Vocabulary for the new unit begins, have your cards ready.

*If you are at home learning, be sure to check Google Classroom daily, for your classwork. Email if you have questions. 💻

Science the week of January 31- February 4, 2022

💻Week 2 of Virtual Learning continues and we are now at the end of our Solids, Liquids, & Gases unit. You have BIG opportunities this week to demonstrate your understanding of the unit concepts and a chance to grab some extra credit is coming this Thursday.

Monday- time to share your S,L,& G brochure! I am so excited to see how you all brought this together. Mrs. Miller is printing them in color for us. Plus one more opportunity to work at those Gas Laws before your test.
Tuesday- Unit 3: Solids, Liquids, & Gases Assessment STUDY, STUDY
Wednesday, we begin our new unit on Energy! ⚡
Thursday is a special scavenger hunt. If you are able to participate, you will be grabbing some items or taking pictures/screenshots, so be ready. Ex. "something that is powered by a battery"

Same schedule as last week:

TIME	CLASS
Mon-Thurs
8-8:50	P1
8:50-9:40	P2
9:40-10:30	P3
10:30-11:20	P5
11:20-12:20	LUNCH
12:20-1:10	P6
1:10-2:00	P7
2-4:00	Support

Friday

8-8:30 Support

8:30-9:45 P4 FC meets 👈 (*attendance taken)

Science the week of January 24-28, 2022

VIRTUAL WEEK (We totally got this you guys!) Well, it's a bummer this week that we are going virtual but completely understandable and appreciated that we have time to reflect, rest, and review. Be safe everyone and reach out for help including making connections. I care so much about you all! 🤗

TIME	CLASS
Mon-Thurs
8-8:50	P1
8:50-9:40	P2
9:40-10:30	P3
10:30-11:20	P5
11:20-12:20	LUNCH
12:20-1:10	P6
1:10-2:00	P7
2-4:00	Support

Friday

8-8:30 Support

8:30-9:45 P4 FC meets 👈 (*attendance taken)

Now for science this week...we are reviewing L3 Gas Behaviors and spending time creating a project that demonstrates all that you have learned in this unit. Estimated online time will be from 20-30 minutes.

Due to the move to virtual this week, our final test has been moved to January 31st. This means that this is your week everyone; your week to review, ask questions, complete assignments, check in with me, to ensure you understand all the concepts that were taught. You totally got this, I know it! 💻

Science the week of January 17-20, 2022

🍃 Greetings! The time has come, the ending of our unit, the time when assignments are all turned in, studying for the final exam is starting, and you are checking in to ensure you understand the concepts. This week we will have our vocabulary quiz on Thursday, be ready.

Monday- NO SCHOOL for the MLK Jr. Holiday 🤟
Lesson 3 in Savaas continues: Gas Behavior. Complete the quiz online, due by Wednesday
Binder check on Wednesday this week, check that all the required components are complete, met the requirements, and are organized in your binder. No official vocabulary check this time so check that you have everything. 📘
Gas poster time- last one too. Prizes available as with the last two including vote on best representation. Plus....we wrap up our S,L,& G group game! Winners will be announced next week!

*As I mention each week, if you are at home learning, be sure to check GC each day for the lesson and work expectations. Feel free to contact me with any questions or support needed.

Science the week of January 10-13, 2022

🏂 Back in person this week, so grateful and hopeful we can all stay healthy. This week, be sure to have some coloring items and headphones ready, thank you. Check out what's up:

Exploring properties of liquids and gases this week; new poster competition, point options, and new "helps" 🚧 that teams can gain towards their final test in unit 3.
Lab Day on Thursday- Gases need your lab book
Lesson 3 Gas Behavior
Last of the vocabulary words this week for unit 3. Almost there you guys, end of the unit is fast approaching. Be sure to review these words and the concepts int his unit.

If you are at home learning, be sure to check Google Classroom for assignment details and contact me if you need additional support.

Science the week of January 4-7, 2022

☃ Hello! Hello! Welcome back to a new year! I do hope the holiday break found you and your families well rested and safe. This week is 100% virtual with Tuesday as a shorten day and Wednesday and Thursday following the normal schedule all via Google Meets.

Tuesday's Schedule

2nd	8:30 to 9:00
3rd	9:00 to 9:30
4th	No FC/CP
5th	9:30 to 10:00
6th	10:00 to 10:30
7th	10:30 to 11:00

Wednesday and Thursday - follow regular schedule

This week we will be easing back in the rhythm of the daily grind, reviewing lessons 1 & 2 in Savaas and beginning Lesson 3: Gas Behavior. Sounds explosive right?! 😜 *The meeting link will open at your scheduled time, you may have to refresh your page to view the link as I will not place it until minutes before class starts.

Science the week of December 13-16, 2021 🎄

🕊 We made it to the final week before the holiday break! This week will look like this:

Monday (usual schedule) is a final look at Lesson 2 Changes in State and a recap of the previous 2 lessons. Monday, FC classes are having their final exams during 4th hour. All late work is due by today! Absolutely no exceptions now as grades are due. 🧑‍🎄
Tuesday's schedule (no 1st for Ms. P)
- 9:20-10:40 AM 2nd Period Final Exam
- 10:40- 12:00 PM 3rd Period Final Exam
Wednesday's schedule
- 8:00-9:20 AM 5th Period Final Exam
- 9:20-10:40 6th Period Final Exam
- 10:40-12:00 PM 7th Period Final Exam

Please ensure all your Q2 work is submitted and turned in. Check work in Google Classroom AND Savaas. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday break! Looking forward to returning January 4-7th virtually.

Virtual Schedule

1st	8:00 to 8:30
2nd	8:30 to 9:00
3rd	9:00 to 9:30
4th	No FC/CP
5th	9:30 to 10:00
6th	10:00 to 10:30
7th	10:30 to 11:00

* If you are at home learning, be sure to check Google Classroom and Savaas for assignments.

Science the week of December 6-9, 2021

🎄The holiday season is in full mode and it is our last full week of school as finals are next week. Here is the scoop for science:

Lesson 2 Changes of State begins. We have more pieces to add to our science binders, so make sure to bring it to class.
Tuesday is a huge focus on vocabulary kind of a day. Bring your cards/computer and let's hit it!
Our lab day will resume with a virtual lab this go around and a small demo. Must have your science journal on Wednesday. No lab coats or goggle need this time.
Have you found the bonus hidden in the room yet? A second bonus is now hidden plus we select a winner of the 6 solid type poster.

This is the week that requires you to ensure all your late work is submitted, you have shown your science fair board to me for a grade (it's part of your final). If you are at home learning, check in daily in GC and connect with me about your since fair project for grading.

Science the week of November 29- December 3, 2021 (yes, the 3rd is included this week)

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break and let the holiday season begin! This week is THE week scholars, the RIA Science Fair is this Friday, December 3, 2021 from 8-11 (times may vary). If you are at home learning, continue to check in daily in GC and or email me directly. Let's roll! 🧑‍🔬

Jumping into Lesson 1, States of Matter this week starting with types of solids. Have your science binder ready.
Tuesday is a return to our vocabulary focus for this unit. Please have your index cards/program you intend to use for this unit ready.
We will also dive into types of liquids and learn all about viscosity. I hope no one is resistant to this flow! 😜🤓
Gases later in the week-💨 Battle of the 3 States of Matter Class Competition is still going, earn some major points this week and 2 hidden bonuses are located somewhere in the room, keep your eyes wide open! 👀
Lesson 1 on Savaas including Quiz #1 and I want to hear your speeches this Thursday! Be prepared to share with your table group all the hard work you put into your projects.

Asynchronous Science Week of November 22-25, 2021

🥧 Happy Thanksgiving and Happy M & Tu Asynchronous Days! I wish you all a safe and restful holiday break and look forward to seeing you when we return.

Work is posted in Google Classroom by 8 AM

Continue to work on your science fair project. Get. It. Done!👍

Science the week of November 15-18, 2021

Hello! Hello! 🧬 This week will be split evenly with a focus on our new unit; Solids, Liquids, & Gases and time to work on science fair projects. Here is the breakdown:

Monday & Tuesday marks the beginning of Unit 3: Solids, Liquids. & Gases. Pre-assessment, new compendium, and new approaches with how we utilize the text this go around will be covered. Plus, we will have a new team S, L, & G competition that will earn help towards the final project. Details to come! Bring your science binder on both days please, be prepared.
Wednesday & Thursday will be devoted to your science fair project. This time will be spent working on the final stages of your project; typing what is going on your board/slide show, all the prep work (color, decor, headers, layout) on your board/slide show, your speech and preparation to answer questions to the judges, conclusion, resources, checking the rubric etc. Scholars will be expected to work on their project the whole class time, be prepared and have a plan. Projects that are fully completed and accepted by Ms. Paulson will receive in-class work.

*Research in Action (RIA) of Science Fair is December 1st

**6th Grade projects "due" NOV 18 as a final check/next steps support.

At-home Learners, continue to check-in daily on Google Classroom assignments and work on your science fair project, this is due when you return in-person. Please schedule a time to meet virtually with me so I can check in and support you. 👍

Science the week of November 8-11, 2021

Little bit of a tricky schedule this week, do your best and be sure to show up to class virtually for a LIVE meet (on Wednesday) during your normally scheduled class time.🦃

End of Unit 2 Assessment is on Monday. Review all 3 lessons in Savaas and study your binder and vocabulary cards. 📖
Wrap up our compendium on matter, tear down and prepare for the next unit.
Wednesday is a Google LIVE Meet at your designated class time. Anticipate 15-20 minutes meet time and the remainder will be work time on the assignment.
ALL scholars should continue to work on your science fair project. DUE NOV 18th. 📝
NO SCHOOL THURSDAY & FRIDAY

* If you are at home learning, you are allowed to take your assessment online and work will continue to post in GC. Contact me with any questions.

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