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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 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.

Science the Week of November 1-4, 2021 🦃

November??? Already?! 🤪 Our Matter unit is nearing the end and a wrap up on the Periodic Table Exploration is underway. Scholars are advised to study for the quiz on Lesson 3. It is important to submit any late work by Friday. Final Unit Test is on Monday, November 8th.

Build the class PTE activity and team game review
Quiz on Lesson 3 on Tuesday
Lab Day on Wednesday; Building Molecules Part 2
Science Fair Focus Day and Check-in this Thursday, be prepared to work
Compendium Time, let's warp it up and review this journey.

**Scholars that are at home this week, check Google Classroom for daily work and continue to work on your science fair project. For our Lab this Wednesday, have something you can use to model moecules with and take pictures of your progress. Miss seeing you!

Science the week of October 25-28, 2021

Red Ribbon Week! This week is our lesson 3 and PTE wrap up. Continue to study your vocabulary words, quiz on Wednesday.

Chemical Reactions for Lesson 3, notes and demos. 🧪
The Atoms Family; Who are the Nobles? The Alloys?
🔥 Hot Seat for #3 Science Binder check on Wednesday and a quiz on vocabulary words.
🎃 Special Halloween Science class on Thursday.

If you are learning at home, check Google Classroom for assignment details. Get as much of your binder together as you can so when you return to the building, you are ready to be graded.😉

Science Week of October 18-21, 2021

Our focus this week is all about revisiting concepts and retaking your past 2 quizzes. Your grades can shift greatly if work is not submitted or does not meet requirements, so pay close attention to assignment details .

My Element presentation time! All scholars will begin presenting their slide show on Monday. It's go time! Check the rubric and rehearse your presentation.🗣
Density? What is it exactly? Mini demo and notes for our binder
Vocabulary Check #1 on Wednesday. Scholars will have their word collection checked for quantity and accuracy.
Binder organization opportunity (due 10/27)
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures revisited, notes for binder
Retake quiz opportunity this Thursday on Lesson 1 & Lesson 2, be prepared. 📖

* If you are at home learning, be sure to check Google Classroom for assignments. Monday will be presentations, so ensure your work is turned in please and study for your quiz retake on Thursday. Work on your science fair project too.

Science week of October 11-14, 2021

SLATE Week has arrived! Slightly different schedule this week too. 👀 Monday & Tuesday in-person learning

Wednesday & Thursday asynchronous learning

Friday - conferences continue

Revisit Lesson 1 & 2 including concepts of density and how to solve for this. A retest for both lessons will be next week.
Diving a little deeper into molecular bonds using the HONC 1234 rule.
Asynchronous day on Wednesday and Thursday. Scholars will work on assignments in Google classroom and work on their science (RIA) projects.

If you are at home, be sure to check Google Classroom and Savaas for access to your work. Email with any questions.

Science Week of October 4-7, 2021

🎃 October is here! Fall is in the air and report cards have arrived. This week we will continue diving into the elements and wrapping up our lesson on measuring matter and our final project is unveiled this week.

The Periodic Table focus continues...metals, metalloids, and nonmetals oh my! Notes in binder
More about atoms, the micro miracle of life! ⚛ Notes in binder
There might be a quiz....or two on Lesson 1 and 2. 👀 😉
The My Element project begins. Scholars are assigned an element, details in GC.
Vocabulary focus continues. Are you reviewing your terms? Be sure to practice.

If you are at home, be sure to check Google Classroom and Savaas for access to your work. Email with any questions.

Science Week of September 27-30, 2021

End of Quarter 1 is October 1st, get all your work in before report cards by Friday. Bring your science binder this week and vocabulary cards. Lab book on Tuesday.

States of Matter- notes in binder. Clean out the previous unit, be sure to keep your plastic sheets, we will reuse these.
Changes (phases) of matter. Lab book grade check on Tuesday. Bring your lab book, checking on Lab #1: Nuts & Bolts, and #2 is Molecule Models.
Vocabulary focus and measuring matter activity. Keep studying these words each night, memorize the terms.
The Periodic Table of Elements- an introduction.

If you are at home, assignments will be in Google Classroom and posted at the time of your class period. Continue to try to get this work done and submitted. If you have questions, email me directly.

Science Week of September 20-23, 2021

It's a focus on work week! We have our special effects mini project, a rap up of our 2 labs from last week, and our science fair is in full action, it's go time!

Monday is work on your SFX project. Bring items for your set. Presentations are on Thursday. You will present your special effect and note the physical and chemical changes.
Lesson 1 Review. Vocabulary Day - bring note cards/holder. 📝 Class time to work on your science fair proposal and unfinished labs from last week; Nuts & Bolts of Formulas and Molecule Models.
Complete all work on Savass, Introduction to Matter and Lesson 1
Plus..... a Bonus points opportunity will be offered this week. 👀

* If you are at home, continue to work on as much of our work as you can. Check in each day, work on vocab, and review concepts.

Science Week of September 13-16, 2021

Jumping into our Unit 2: Matter this week with a focus on atoms and molecules, vocabulary, building models, and a lab day! Ensure you are prepared for class by bringing the correct materials.

Topic Launch: Quest Special Effect mini project with lab group (due 9/23)
Got your index card box ready? Vocabulary and science terminology study begins. Bring index card holder.
Science Fair form time, select your project and fill it out. Dates and initial paperwork completed by 9/21
Lab Day - can bring lab coat and goggles. The Nuts & Bolts of Formulas. Must have lab book.
Lesson 1: Describing and Classifying Matter. SEP Molecule Models

* Friday is open to scholars wanting to work on their science fair project or review of this week's content.

Science Week of September 6-9, 2021

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY- LABOR DAY

This week marks the end of our first unit and the beginning of a new unit on Matter.

Unit Test on Tuesday- bring your science binder and charged Chromebook. Any late work or grade improvements for this unit are due by Wednesday.
Reflection time
Construct a new compendium, what did we learn and where are we heading?
Science Fair talk and planning. Items posted in GC.
New unit on Matter begins
Dig in to our science textbook and activities

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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