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Welcome to 6th Grade Earth Science with Ms. Paulson!

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Hello! Welcome scholars and their families to a new school year!

My name is Gina Paulson and I am super excited to begin my third year at The ASK Academy teaching 6th grade Earth Science. Although newer to ASK, this school year marks nearly 19 years as a teacher and 3 years as an assistant, in all 22 years in education. My experience includes work at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, The Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Groner K-8 School, and most recently Cielo Azul Elementary with Rio Rancho Public Schools.

It was my time at Groner K-8, in Hillsboro, Oregon, that I strengthen and developed my love of teaching science. This amazing, tiny school became one of the first schools in their district to develop a STEAM program and I had the honor of being a part of the beginning stages working directly with the students and the community creating an agricultural based STEAM program that serves K-8th grade. This incredible school left an indelible mark on my heart and The ASK Academy reminds me a great deal of my dear old school. I look forward to developing new relationships here and I am excited

to be here!

Science is a passion of mine and I am so lucky to witness your joy in observing, exploring, and learning all about the world around us.

Always Question, Always Wonder

Unit 1: The Scientific Method is underway! Check Google Classroom daily, for lessons and access to materials.

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Science the week of April 4-7, 2022

Time to wrap up our unit on Energy this week with some reflections, share our license plate assignment and the final test, on Wednesday. Look for the study guide posted in Google Classroom and continue to study from your science binder. This is also state testing week, class will be 45 minutes long, please check testing schedule posted.

Wrap it up Monday and prepare for our test with some practice games. Study guide posted in Google Classroom
Tuesday, part 1 on the final quiz, have your binder ready.
Wednesday, license plate assignment due and part 2 of your final quiz.
Thursday, reflection and closure day. Goodbye Energy, Hello Geology!

* If you are at home, please call the school as it is testing week to report your absence. Check Google Classroom daily for your work. Email me if you have questions.

Testing Schedule April 4-7, 2022

It's that time of year folks, State Testing. Check the schedule, all scholars begin their day in FC then follow your regular schedule the reminder of the day in 45 minute periods.

Please come to school prepared to take this assessment. Get plenty of sleep, eat a good breakfast, and bring your glasses (if you wear them). Have either a book or something you can work on that is not on the computer should you finish early.

Rock the test and do your best! You got this! 👍👍

Science the week of March 28-31, 2022

🌱 Welcome back from a hopefully relaxing and wild weather of a Spring Break! I am excited to see signs of spring all around and a few pops of green coming through. Back to the grind this week with exploring chemical energy and energy conservation and of course the BIGGIE this week, our Energy presentations begin on Wednesday.

Chemical energy is fascinating! How it is generated and captured is amazing! Let's go deep with a Q&A activity.
The Law of Conservation of Energy Part 2...there is more to explore!
Energy Presentations begin on Wednesday, be ready my friends! 👍
Binder check on Thursday this week, check GC for the list (on Monday).
Plus, a fun assignment; Energy License Plates

*If you are learning at home, please check your daily post in Google Classroom and communicate the work you are completing or need assistance in. Work with me during your time away so you are not overwhelmed when you return.😉

🌷 SPRING BREAK 🌼 Week of March 21-25, 2023

Relax, Rejuvenate, and Rehearse (your upcoming presentation on 3/30 😉)

Enjoy your spring break!

Science the week of March 14-18, 2022

SLATE WEEK has arrived! As you share all the exciting news of your quarter 3 progress, don't forget to share about your RIA project and current Energy project. You all got this, I have no doubt!

Also...adjusted schedule is as follows (*as of 3/13):

Time	Wednesday	Thursday
8:00 AM	1st period	5th period
9:20 AM	2nd period	6th period
10:40 AM	3rd period	7th period
12:00 PM	Dismissal, no lunch	Dismissal, no lunch

Thermal Energy exploration: How does the hot get hot? What is this energy source all about and where, when, and how we use this source. Why does a rise in temperature causes atoms and molecules to move faster and collide with each other? Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Let's talk about oil 🛢 and natural gas this week. Where does it come from? Why do we need it? Why is our country do dependent on it for energy? ⛽ Pros and cons, let's take a deeper look. 🤭
Lights, Camera, Action! 🎥 Brush up your acting chops, its Energy Conservation time for the inauguration of the FIRST EVER Energy Broadcast News. Delivering you accurate, up to date, and sometimes zany energy news produced, written, and directed by 6th graders at The ASK Academy. 📺

**The usual message to those learning from home...check Google Classroom. I post our work there everyday. Email me if you have questions or need to set up a meet if needed. Stay ahead if you are up to it.

Science the week of March 7-10, 2022

This week we continue to forge ahead with our energy unit exploring solar, Newton's 3rd law of motion, and all about coal. How is your research going for your campaign project? 😉 Don't forget to sign up for SLATE conference too! It's next week, coming up quick.

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So what does this exactly mean? DAY 3 of exploring Newton's Laws
Coal, nonrenewable fossil fuel that is combusted and used to generate electricity. How much do we use? Pros and cons of utilizing this source as fuel.
Solar energy baby! Another one of my favs! 🌅🕶 Powering toys, cars, homes, and large infrastructure all around the world since 1954. In 1954, Bell Labs developed the first silicon photovoltaic (PV) cell. Although solar energy had previously been captured and converted into usable energy through various methods,only after 1954 did solar energy begin to become a viable source of electricity to power devices over extended periods of time. This source is incredible! How do we obtain this energy? Is it safe? What is the cost and long term benefits of solar?
Our Energy campaign project launched last Thursday, have you selected your source to report on? Class time this Thursday and a review on Sound Energy. *Details in Google Classroom.

Reminder, if you are at home learning, be sure to check Google Classroom daily for access to the lessons and the work. Check Powerschool too! Contact me if you have questions or need to schedule a time. I will be at school on Friday 3/11 for scholar support, 8-10 AM.

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.

Name: Ms. Gina Paulson
Position: Project Manager- 6th grade science
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Address: 4550 Sundt Rd NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124

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