Science Past Assignments 

Most recent assignments listed at the top.  Scroll down for assignments from earlier in the year.
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​Week 19- May 16-20 (No Science Starters this week)

MONDAY, 5/16

7th Grade
Planet Earth - Finish Rock Cycle story - Click HERE to see my sample (with directions).
Legends​ - Due Tuesday!


8th Grade - Morning Classes Only - Promotion @ 1:30 PM


TUESDAY, 5/17

Planet Earth

• Rock Cycle stories - last chance to turn them in!
• Watch the last section of the video to fill in Slide 9 - Link on Google Classroom
• Check answers for all slides using the class notes (red flag) on Google Classroom.

Legends - Due today!

8th Grade - No Classes - Field Trip


WEDNESDAY, 5/18

Planet Earth

• Begin the Rock Box Activity (Slide 10) - Make a list of the rocks and minerals you found in your box!
• Finish any parts of Slides 1-9 that are not done!

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THURSDAY, 5/19

Planet Earth

• Finish the Rock Box Activity (Slide 10) - Make a list of the rocks and minerals you found in your box!
• Finish any parts of Slides 1-10 that are not done!
• Start studying for the quiz using the Quizlet set & earn rewards in class.

FRIDAY, 5/20


Planet Earth

• Quizlet Live - Study for Monday's Note Quiz
• All parts of your HDSN should be completed.  You'll turn it in after the quiz.

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Week 18- May 9-13

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 5/9

7th Grade

• Planet Earth
  • Review answers for Volcanoes 101 on Slide 5
  • Watch the video to complete Slide 6 & check answers
• Legends​ - Due Tuesday!

8th Grade

• Real Life Challenge project - All parts should be done; due by 3:00 today.
  • Inside Planet Earth - Finish video; note quiz, turn in HDSN
  • Legends​ - Due Tuesday!

TUESDAY, 5/10

7th Grade

• Planet Earth
  • Check answers on Slide 6 (if needed)
  • Complete Slide 7 in class - Rock Cycle video + diagram
  • Begin Slide 8 - Rock Cycle Adventure using the stations in the room
• Legends​ - Due today!

8th Grade

• Inside Planet Earth Note Quiz (8th Hour Only) - Turn in HDSN
• ​Finding Nemo - Video and slides in class
• Legends - Due today!

WEDNESDAY, 5/11

7th Grade

• Planet Earth - Finish Slide 8 - Rock Cycle Adventure using the stations in the room
• Legends​ - New playlist - 3 games + 10-questions quiz - Due next Tuesday!

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8th Grade - Finding Nemo - Video and slides in class
(No Legends for 8th grade!)

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THURSDAY, 5/12

7th Grade

• Planet Earth
  • Discuss Slide 8 - Rock Cycle Adventure using the stations in the room
  • Create a comic strip or story about your adventure.  
• ​Legends​ - Due next Tuesday!

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8th Grade - Finding Nemo - Video and slides in class; turn in HDSN for a grade
(No Legends for 8th grade!)


FRIDAY, 5/13

​Science Starter Note Quiz + Fun Friday
(Rewards depends on the points your class has left!)

​Week 17- May 2-6

MONDAY, 5/2

7th Grade - Planet Earth Video

• Watch the video to complete #1-15 on slides 1 & 2
• Begin Building Pangaea activity (slide 2)

8th Grade - Planet Earth Video

• Finish Pangaea activity (slide 2)
• Watch video to fill in #1-12 on Slide 3

Legends​ - Due Tuesday!


TUESDAY, 5/3

7th Grade - Planet Earth Video

• Finish Pangaea activity (slide 2)
• Watch video to fill in Slide 3 & discuss answers​

​8th Grade - Planet Earth Video

• Discuss answers on Slide 3
• Watch Layers of the Earth video
• Complete Milky Way activity

Legends​ - Due today by 3:00 PM!


​WEDNESDAY, 5/4

7th Grade

• Planet Earth Video
  • EDPuzzle: Layers of the Earth (assigned on Google Classroom) - Watch the video to fill in slide 4; video quiz will count as a grade.

• Legends​ - New playlist -  4 games - Due next Tuesday!

8th Grade

• Planet Earth Video
  • Section 3 - Watch  the video to fill in #1-14 this section
  • EDPuzzle Volcanoes 101 (assigned on Google Classroom) - Watch the video to complete the right side of the slide 
• Legends​ - New playlist -  4 games - Due next Tuesday!

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THURSDAY, 5/5

7th Grade

• Planet Earth Video
  • ​Review answers for slide 4 and complete Milky Way activity
  • Watch the video to fill in #1-14 on Slide 5
• Legends​ - Due next Tuesday!

8th Grade

• Real Life Challenge
  • Complete Final Analysis
  • All parts of all slides/budget should be completed
  • Turn in assignment - Due Monday by 3:00 PM
• Planet Earth Video - Review the answers for Slide 4 & Volcanoes 101
• Legends​ - Due next Tuesday!

​Did you skip games on Legends?  Go to the HOMEPAGE, click the Legends icon, and then click the blue box with the TOMMT code to find links to each game to complete the ones you skipped.  Attach a screenshot for each skipped game to the assignment on Google Classroom to get credit. 


FRIDAY, 5/6

​​7th Grade

• Planet Earth Video
  • Watch Section 3 to fill in slide 5.  Check answers.
  • Watch the Volcanoes 101 video to complete the slide.
• Legends​ - Due Tuesday!

8th Grade

• Planet Earth Video - Watch  the video to fill in Slides 5 & 6 
• Real Life Challenge - Due MONDAY!
• Legends​ - Due Tuesday!

Week 16- April 25-29

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 4/25

7th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax
  • Planning day 3 for your Lorax Challenge (One more day tomorrow due to the Big 5 track meet.)
  • Groups should be ready to present by the start of science class WEDNESDAY!  
• Legends playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM!

8th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax
  • ​Discuss the video questions on Slide 1.
  • Calculate ecological footprints for Slide 3.
• Real Life Challenge - ​All parts of Months 1-3 should be done.
• Legends playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM!

TUESDAY, 4/26

7th Grade 

• Lorax Challenge projects - Final planning time - groups should be ready to present by the start of class tomorrow.
• Legends due by 3:00 PM today!   

8th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax
  • ​Finish calculating ecological footprints for Slide 3.
  • Complete the definitions/examples for Slide 2
  • Begin Gimkit assignment - Lorax Challenge - Due Thursday!
• Real Life Challenge - ​All parts of Months 1-3 should be done.
• Legends due by 3:00 PM today!   

WEDNESDAY, 4/27

7th Grade 

• Lorax Challenge projects - Presentation Day 
• Work on Legends 

8th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax - ​Gimkit Live (if assignment is completed and turned in.)
• Real Life Challenge - ​All parts of Months 1-3 should be done.

All classes - Legends​ - New playlist -  3 games + 10-questions - Due next Tuesday!
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THURSDAY, 4/28

7th Grade - Lorax Projects - Finish presentations

8th Grade - Lorax Unit Note Quiz - Turn in your HDSN after the quiz.

Legends​ - New playlist -  3 games + 10-questions - Due next Tuesday!



FRIDAY, 4/29

​7th Grade - Lorax Unit Note Quiz - Turn in your HDSN after the quiz.

8th Grade - Planet Earth - Start the video and slides/activities in class

Legends​ - New playlist -  3 games + 10-questions - Due next Tuesday!

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​Week 15- April 18-22

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 4/18 

7th Grade - Lessons from the Lorax

• Calculate ecological footprints for Slide 4
• Gimkit assignment due Tuesday

8th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax -  Complete the slides as we watch the videos.
• Real Life Challenge
  • ​All parts of Month 1 & 2 should be done.
  • Adoption Day - Thursday - You need to bring an approved carrier to school before that day!

TUESDAY, 4/19

7th Grade - Lessons from the Lorax

• Gimkit assignment due today by 3:00 PM.
• Start the Lorax Challenge project by going over directions. Set up groups & topics.  
• Due by the start of class next Tuesday!

8th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax -  Complete the slides as we watch the videos.
• Real Life Challenge​
  • All parts of Month 1 (slides + budgets) should be done.  You will be completing Month 2 with Mrs. Sennett.
  • Adoption Day - Thursday - You must have an approved carrier to take your adopted baby home!

WEDNESDAY, 4/20

7th Grade  - Lessons from the Lorax

• Planning day 1 for your Lorax Challenge project
• Projects due by the start of science class next Tuesday!   

8th Grade

• Lessons from the Lorax -  Complete the slides as we watch the videos.  Use online resources to complete slide 3.
• Real Life Challenge - Adoption Day - Thursday - You must have an approved carrier to take your adopted baby home!

All classes - Legends​ - New playlist - Human Impacts - Due next Tuesday!
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THURSDAY, 4/21

7th Grade  - Lessons from the Lorax

• Planning day 2 for your Lorax Challenge project
• Projects due by the start of science class next Tuesday!   

8th Grade - Real Life Challenge (Day earlier due to quiz on Friday)

• Month 3 - Adoption Day + Month 3 budgets
• You must have an approved carrier to take your adopted baby home!

FRIDAY, 4/22

All classes - Science Starter Note Quiz + Fun Friday
(Rewards depend on the points your class has earned)


​Week 14- April 4-8

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 4/4 - ODD DAY

ALMA - Check your grades on ALMA - Midterms go out on Friday!

March Mammal Madness -  Battle Recaps

7th Grade  - No Science Classes

8th Grade - 3rd & 7th Hours

• State Science Test - Session 2 (out of 3)
• Real Life Challenge project
  • Finish Student Book - Slide 1 - Career Survey and pick a career
  • Submit the Career Pick form to get your annual salary
  • Decorate your cover based on the career you picked.

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 
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TUESDAY, 4/5 - EVEN DAY

ALMA - Check your grades on ALMA - Midterms go out on Friday!

​March Mammal Madness -  Battle Recaps

7th Grade - 4th, 6th & 7th Hours - Continue Lessons from the Lorax unit

8th Grade - 2nd Hour

• State Science Test - Session 2 (out of 3)
• Real Life Challenge project
  • Finish Student Book - Slide 1 - Career Survey and pick a career
  • Submit the Career Pick form & decorate your cover based on the career you picked.

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 



WEDNESDAY, 4/6 - ODD DAY

March Mammal Madness -  Battle Recaps

7th Grade  - No Science Classes

8th Grade - 3rd & 7th Hours

• State Science Test - Last session
• Real Life Challenge project
  • Begin Budgets - Complete the Planning Your Budget sheet & start Month 1 Budgets (sheet 2)
  • Student Book - All parts of Slide 1 & the cover should be completed!

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 
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THURSDAY, 4/5 - EVEN DAY

7th Grade - 4th, 6th & 7th Hours - Continue Lessons from the Lorax unit

8th Grade - 2nd Hour

• State Science Test - Last session
• Real Life Challenge project
  • Begin Budgets - Complete the Planning Your Budget sheet & start Month 1 Budgets (sheet 2)
  • Student Book - All parts of Slide 1 & the cover should be completed!

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 


FRIDAY, 4/5 - REGULAR SCHEDULE

March Mammal Madness -  Battle Recaps

7th Grade - Continue Lessons from the Lorax unit

8th Grade - Real Life Challenge project

• Budgets - Review expenses on the planning budget sheet 
• Month 1 - Set up budget and draw life cards!
• Student Book - All parts of Slide 1 & the cover should be completed!

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 
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Week 13- March 21-25

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 3/28

State Testing - Review schedule for testing

​Science Starter Quiz - Weeks 10-12

Fun Day Monday - If all science work is done!


TUESDAY, 3/29

March Mammal Madness - Mammal Collectives & Wild North America Battle Recap​

Earth Science Unit

• All parts of all slides in your Earth Science HDSN should be completed!
• Slide #10 - Review the event slips for the geologic time line.
• Geologic Time Review - Smillionaire on Quia
• Lesson 3 Note Quiz tomorrow! 

Legends​ - Geologic Time Scale - Due today by 3:00 PM. 


WEDNESDAY, 3/30

Earth Science Unit ​

• Lesson 3 Note Quiz  - Slides 6-10
• Turn in HDSN after the quiz
• Smillionaire Challenge - You can still earn candy/stickers in class today after the quiz!

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 


THURSDAY, 3/31 - ODD DAY

March Mammal Madness -  Battle Recaps

7th Grade  - No Science Classes

8th Grade - 3rd & 7th Hours

• State Science Test - Session 1 (out of 3)
• Begin Real Life Challenge project
  • Start Student Book - Slide 1 - career survey and pick a career
  • Decorate your cover based on your career you picked.

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 
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FRIDAY, 4/1 - EVEN DAY

March Mammal Madness -  Battle Recaps

7th Grade - 4th, 6th & 7th Hours - Begin Lessons from the Lorax unit

8th Grade - 2nd Hour

• State Science Test - Session 1 (out of 3)
• Begin Real Life Challenge project
  • Finish Student Book - Slide 1 - Career Survey and pick a career
  • Submit the Career Pick form to get your annual salary
  • Decorate your cover based on the career you picked.

Legends​ - No Legends until after break! 

​Week 12 - March 21-25

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 3/21

Earth Science Unit - HDSN - All slides (all parts) should be completed!

Legends​ - The Fossil Record - Due tomorrow by 3:00 PM. 

Go Extinct Game - You must have all slides and Legends done to play! Click here for the game board.


TUESDAY, 3/22

March Mammal Madness - Mammal Collectives Battle Recap​

Earth Science Unit

• Slide #9 - Review answers for Part D.
• Slide #10 - Add new slide from the Master Copy.  (Vocab will now be slides 11 & 12)
  • Watch the EDPuzzle video & answer the questions.
  • Place all the colored timepieces (left side of slide) as you watch the video.
  • We will do the other labels in class.
• Fossil Identification Lab - Continue examining your fossils! Use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.

Legends​ - The Fossil Record - Due today by 3:00 PM. 


WEDNESDAY, 3/23

Earth Science Unit ​

• Slide 10 - Review the time pieces for the puzzle
• Fossil Identification Lab - Continue examining your fossils! Use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.

Legends​ - New Playlist  - Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 


THURSDAY, 3/24

March Mammal Madness - Wild North America Battle Recap

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 10 
  • Organize the events into the correct time periods to finish the slide.
  • Add an event to the hallway timeline.  Use the Earth Science Links to help you.
• Fossil Identification Lab - Continue examining your fossils! Use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.  You will share your information next week!

Legends​ - Playlist  - Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 
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FRIDAY, 3/25

March Mammal Madness - Queens vs. Why Not Both Battle Recap

State Testing - Get schedules and highlight your homeroom for each day/period.

Moved to MONDAY --> Science Starter Note Quiz Weeks 10-12 + Fun Friday
(Rewards depends on the points your class has remaining!)

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 10 - Finish the slide - add all events with arrows to show the correct time period.
• Fossil Identification Lab - Continue examining your fossils! Use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.  We will share your information next week!

Legends​ - Playlist  - Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 

​2nd Semester - Week 11 - March 14-18

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 3/14 

Earth Science Unit

• Vocabulary - Finish definitions - the last one is on Quizlet.
• Go Extinct Game - Click here for the game board.

No Legends assignment until Wednesday!


TUESDAY, 3/15

March Mammal Madness - Wild Card Battle Recap​

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 7  - Discuss the notes for slide 7 about fossils.
• Fossil Identification Lab - In class activity; use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.

No Legends assignment until Wednesday!


WEDNESDAY, 3/16

Earth Science Unit ​

• Vocabulary - Finish definitions - should have been done today!  (The last definition in the EDPuzzle video.)
• New Slides - Slides 8 & 9 -  Add new slides from the Master Copy on Google Classroom. Watch the EDPuzzle to complete PART A on Slide 8 for Thursday.  We will do the other parts together in class.​
• Extra time? Continue the Fossil Identification Lab - Continue examining your fossils! Use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.

Legends​ - The Fossil Record - 2 games + quiz  - Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 


THURSDAY, 3/17

March Mammal Madness - Queens of the Sky & Sea Battle Recap

Earth Science Unit

• Vocabulary QUIZ (May use HDSN)
• Slides 8 & 9 - Be sure to finish Part A on Slide 8 before class tomorrow!

Legends​ - The Fossil Record - 2 games + quiz  - Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 
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FRIDAY, 3/18

March Mammal Madness - Why Not Both Battle Recap

Earth Science Unit

• Slides 8 & 9 - Discuss all parts in class
• Fossil Identification Lab - Continue examining your fossils! Use the Earth Science Links to help you identify the fossils and learn more details.

Legends​ - The Fossil Record - 2 games + quiz  - Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 

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2nd Semester - Week 10 - March 7-11

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  


MONDAY, 3/7 - No School


TUESDAY, 3/8

Earth Science Unit - Slides 6 & 7 - Add the new slides; use the textbook to complete the slides before class on Wednesday.
NOTE:  Vocabulary slides will be 8 & 9.

March Mammal Madness​

• Brackets - Work on your brackets during any extra class time; due by Friday, 3/11 by 3:00 PM!
• Blooket - 2022 MMM Challenge - Worth extra credit points if completed by Friday! Be sure to use the link on Google Classroom and log in with your school Google account.

Legends​ - Hydrologic Cycle - Due by 3:00 PM. 


WEDNESDAY, 3/9

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 6 - Review answers for Slide 6
• EDPuzzle - Copy the word list from the Master Copy and take notes as you complete the video assignment - link on Google Classroom!
• Vocabulary - Add definitions for the terms that were included on slides 6 & 7

​March Mammal Madness​

• Brackets - Work on your brackets during any extra class time; due by Friday, 3/11 by 3:00 PM!
• Blooket - 2022 MMM Challenge - Worth extra credit points if completed by Friday! Be sure to use the link on Google Classroom and log in with your school Google account.

No Legends assignment until next week!


THURSDAY, 3/10

Earth Science Unit

• Slides 6 & 7 - Review video word list on Slide 6 and discuss Slide 7
• Vocabulary - Add definitions for the terms that were included on slides 6 & 7

March Mammal Madness​

• Brackets - Work on your brackets during any extra class time; due by Friday, 3/11 by 3:00 PM!
• Blooket - 2022 MMM Challenge - Worth extra credit points if completed by Friday! Be sure to use the link on Google Classroom and log in with your school Google account

FRIDAY, 3/11

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 6  - Review video word list on Slide 6 (Slide 7 should be completed!)
• Vocabulary - Add definitions for the terms that were included on slides 6 & 7

March Mammal Madness - Click here for project links!

• Brackets - Final Brackets must be turned in by 3:00 PM!
• Blooket Challenge (if bracket is turned in)

No Legends assignment until next week!

​2nd Semester - Week 9 - February 28-March 4

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  


MONDAY, 2/28
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8th Graders Only - IYL survey at the start of science class

Earth Science Unit

• Vocabulary - Add the TWO new slides to your HDSN as the last two sides in your HDSN.  Use the color chart to highlight the terms we've discussed in Lessons 1 & 2.  Write definitions only for those terms.

Legends - Playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM


TUESDAY, 3/1

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 3 - Review examples of stratigraphy from the Grand Canyon
• Slide 5 - Add new slide to your HDSN and complete during class
• Vocabulary - Continue writing definitions for the terms we've discussed so far in this unit.

Legends

• Milky Way & Galaxies playlist due TODAY by 3:00 PM
• New Playlist - Hydrologic Cycle - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM. 
  (Assigned early due to no school next Monday!)

WEDNESDAY, 3/2

Earth Science Unit - Note Quiz  - Use slides 3-5 in your HDSN

​Legends - Hydrologic Cycle - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


THURSDAY, 3/3


March Mammal Madness

• Slide 1 - Discuss the project introduction and fill in Slide 1
• Slide 2 - Brackets - Start your research to make your picks for the competition that starts on 3/14!  All brackets due by Friday, 3/11 by 3:00 PM!

Legends - Hydrologic Cycle - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


FRIDAY, 3/4

Science Starter Note Quiz + Fun Friday
(depending on the # of points your class has earned!)

Legends - Hydrologic Cycle - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


​2nd Semester - Week 8 - February 21-25

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
NOTE: Enter SNOW DAYS in the Science Starter boxes for Thursday - Friday of last week (#7).

MONDAY, 2/21 - No School
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TUESDAY, 2/22

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 2 - Discuss the Earth Science Intro video; compare notes
• Quizlet Live using the vocab study set on Google Classroom.  

Legends - Playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM


WEDNESDAY, 2/23

Earth Science Unit - Note Quiz  - Use slides 1 & 2 in your HDSN

Legends

• Solar System Review - Due today by 3:00 PM
• Milky Way & Other Galaxies - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM; click HERE for hints for the first game

THURSDAY, 2/24

Earth Science Unit

• Slides 3 & 4 - Add new slides from the Master Copy on Google Classroom
  • Use the textbook link to open the textbook.
  • Read pages 4-6 to fill in both slides (all except #4 with a star)

Legends - Milky Way Playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM; click HERE for hints for the first game


FRIDAY, 2/25

Earth Science Unit

• Slides 3 & 4 - Review the notes about stratigraphy; make additions and corrections if you were finished by class time.
• EDPuzzle - Watch the video to add notes to the starred question on Slide 3 with examples of the four laws of stratigraphy.  

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Legends - Milky Way Playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM; click HERE for hints for the first game

​2nd Semester - Week 7 - February 14-18

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

MONDAY, 2/14
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Earth Science Unit

• Unit 1 Survey - Complete the survey on Quia.com This is not a grade - just a survey that tells me what you know/don't know. 
• Slide 1 - Use the textbook (pages 1-3) to help you complete slide 1 before class tomorrow.

Legends - New playlist Wednesday!

TUESDAY, 2/15

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 1 - Review the answers for Lesson 1
• Slide 2 - EDPuzzle - Earth Science Intro
  • Log in with your school account to complete the video + quiz.
  • Use the links provided to help you earn a good grade! 
  • Add information to slide #2 for each term/number listed.

Legends - New playlist Wednesday!


WEDNESDAY, 2/16

Earth Science Unit

• Slide 2 - Finish adding information as you watch the video + quiz. Use the links provided to help you earn a good grade!  Due tomorrow at the start of class!

Legends - New playlist - 2 games + 15-question quiz - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

Extra time?  Try the Match game on Quizlet using the vocab study set on Google Classroom.  Earn candy and stickers for times under 10 & 15 seconds!


THURSDAY, 2/17
FRIDAY, 2/18

NOTE: Enter SNOW DAYS in the Science Starter boxes for Thursday - Friday of last week (#7).




​2nd Semester - Week 6 - February 7-11

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
NOTE: Enter SNOW DAYS in the Science Starter boxes for Wednesday- Friday of last week (#5).

MONDAY, 2/7

Engineering Design Unit 

• Snowball Fight - Last chance to finish up the project papers before they are graded
• Slides 7 & 8 - Review the notes both slides - Make corrections if you were done
• Slide 9 - EDPuzzle: Newton's Laws - Finish the notes and video BEFORE class tomorrow​
• Slide 10 - GimKit Review - Add notes to slide 10 as you complete the assignment.  Due by the start of class on Wednesday.​

Legends

• Energy: Kinetic & Potential - Should be turned in by 3:00 PM tomorrow
• Newton's Laws - Extra Credit (Optional) - 4 games (no quiz) - Due Friday.
  • ​You do not have to do this playlist unless you want to earn extra credit.
  • You will earn 5 extra credit points for each game you finish.   
  • The points can be added to any assignment, quiz, or test grade you choose.   If you do not tell the teacher a specific assignment, quiz, or test, the points will be added to the last quiz/test grade.

TUESDAY, 2/8

Engineering Design Unit 

• Slide 9 - EDPuzzle: Newton's Laws - Review the notes and add information for the blue boxes​
• Slide 10 - GimKit Review - Add notes to slide 10 as you complete the assignment.​

Legends 

• Energy: Kinetic & Potential - Playlist and slide #8 should be completed by 3:00 PM TODAY
• Extra Credit Playlist ONLY (Optional) - Due Friday 

WEDNESDAY, 2/9

Engineering Design Unit 

• Deconstruction Time 
• HDSN - All 10 slides should be completed
• GimKit LIVE - For students who have completed the review assignment.

Legends - Extra Credit Playlist ONLY (Optional) - Due Friday


THURSDAY, 2/10

Engineering Design Unit - NOTE QUIZ - turn in the HDSN when you are done
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Legends - Extra Credit Playlist ONLY (Optional) - Due Friday


FRIDAY, 2/11

Science Starter Note Quiz (Weeks 4-6) + Fun Friday
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Legends - Extra Credit Playlist ONLY (Optional) - Due today - Turn in on Google Classroom and add a note (how many games you did and where you want the points)




2nd Semester - Week 5 - January 31-February 4

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

Monday, 1/31
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Engineering Design Unit

• Snowball Fight Project - Accuracy Testing
• Slide 9 - Add new slide from the Master Copy
• EDPuzzle Video - Fill out the red boxes on Slide 9 as you complete the video - Due at the start of class on Weds!

​Legends - Energy - Due by 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY (extended one day)
Note: Slide #8 should also be completed before class on Wednesday!   


TUESDAY, 2/1

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project

• Wrapping It Up - Complete the GREEN worksheet with your team; turn in all project pages (score sheet + yellow page + green page)
• EDPuzzle - Finish Slide 9 as you watch the video - Fill in the red text boxes

Legends - Energy - Due by 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY (extended one day due to issues with the website Monday morning)
Note: Slide #8 should also be completed before class on Wednesday!  


WEDNESDAY, 2/2, THURSDAY, 2/3, & FRIDAY, 2/4

Snow Days - Enter this in the Science Starter boxes for these days.


​2nd Semester - Week 4 - January 24-28

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

Monday, 1/24
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Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project

• Build Day 1 - Use class time to build your device using the materials provided.
• Think About It - Use a RED PEN to note any modifications you make as you build your device.

​Legends - Due by 3:00 PM - Notes slide #7 should also be completed!  


TUESDAY, 1/25

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project

• Build Day 2 - Use class time to build your device using the materials provided.
• Think About It - Use a RED PEN to note any modifications you make as you build your device.

Legends - Due by 3:00 PM - Notes slide #7 should also be completed BEFORE class tomorrow!  


WEDNESDAY, 1/26

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project

• Slide 7 - Review the notes for Gravity & Motion - Make corrections if you were done.
• Slide 8 - Add new slide to your HDSN - Complete as you work on the Legends playlist.
• Build Day 2.5 - Use the remaining class time to get your device ready for the distance test tomorrow!

Legends ​- New Playlist

• Three games + 10-question quiz
• Fill out Slide 8 as you play the games
• Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

THURSDAY, 1/27

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project - Begin testing - Distance

Legends - Playlist + Notes (Slide 8) - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


FRIDAY, 1/28

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project - Continue testing - Height
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Legends - Playlist + Notes (Slide 8) - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

​2nd Semester - Week 3 - January 17-21

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

Monday, 1/17
​No School


TUESDAY, 1/18

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project

• Slide 4 - Finish discussing this slide in class.
• New Slides - Copy Slides 5 & 6 from the Master Copy.
  • Slide 5 - Project Introduction - Complete the slide as we discuss the project; click HERE to watch the video.
  • Slide 6 - Work with your tablemates to brainstorm ideas for your device.

Legends - Due by 3:00 PM


WEDNESDAY, 1/19

Engineering Design Unit -Snowball Fight Project

• Planning Day 1 - Think About It 
  • ​Work with your tablemates to complete the worksheet. Worksheet is on paper - not on Google Classroom. 
  • Have it approved by the teacher to get your bag of materials.
  • Absent? I will have a bag of supplies for you to plan, build, and test a device when you return to school.  

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Legends - New Playlist + Notes Slide - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM
NOTE: You will need to add the attached slide to your Engineering Design HDSN as slide 7.  Use the word list to help you fill in the blanks as you play the three games and complete the 10-question quiz.


THURSDAY, 1/20

Engineering Design Unit - Snowball Fight Project

• Planning/Build Day 1/2 & 1/2 - Work in class on your project. 
  Absent? I will have a bag of supplies for you to plan, build, and test a device when you return to school.  
• Think About It - Use a RED PEN to note any modifications (changes) you make as you build your device.

Legends - Playlist + Notes Slide - All due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM
Reminder - You need to fill out the notes slide (Slide 7 in your HDSN) as you play the games and finish the quiz.  If you were absent, I have added it to your HDSN for you.


FRIDAY, 1/21

UPDATED - We will continue the Snowball Fight Project on Monday!

Science Starter Note Quiz (Weeks 1-3)
  +
Fun Friday (depending on the points your class has left.)
2nd, 4th, 7th, & 8th - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, EC points
3rd & 6th - Phones, snack, soda, games/music on laptops, EC points

​Legends - Playlist + Notes Slide - All due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM
Reminder - You need to fill out the notes slide (Slide 7 in your HDSN) as you play the games and finish the quiz.  If you were absent, I have added it to your HDSN for you.


​2nd Semester - Week 2 - January 10-14

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

Monday, 1/10
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Simple Machines

• Slide 4 - Having An Advantage - Follow the directions to complete the slide & answer all the questions in your HDSN and under the interactive.​
• All slides should be completed before class tomorrow!  Use the CLASS NOTES (look for the red flag) on Google Classroom to check your slides.

 
Tuesday, 1/11

Simply Machines - Note Quiz on Quia  - Turn in your HDSN when you are done!

Legends - New playlist - 2 games + quiz - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

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Wednesday, 1/12

Engineering Design Unit - Slides 1 & 2 - Complete Slides 1 & 2 in class as you watch the Engineering Design video

Legends - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


Thursday, 1/13

Engineering Design Unit - Add new slides 3 & 4 - PHET Labs - Follow the directions to complete all three tests and final challenge. Click HERE to watch the video.

Legends - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

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Friday, 1/14

Engineering Design Unit

• Slides 3 & 4 - PHET Labs - Review the answers & make corrections
• Air Resistance - Click HERE for a video to help you copy the new charts & add them to Slide 3.  Click the box to turn on air resistance and repeat the tests.  

Legends - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

​2nd Semester - Week 1 - January 3-7

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

Monday
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No School - Teacher Institute
 
Tuesday

Simply Machines

• Holiday Challenge - Due tomorrow by the start of class!  Turn in your paper copy or email a link to your teacher for the digital version.
• GimKit - Simple Machines Review - Complete by earning $200,000 and turn in a screenshot on GC.

Wednesday

Simply Machines

• Holiday Challenge - Due TODAY! 
• Slide 3 - Add the new slide from the Master Copy on GC.
• Exploring More - EDHeads - Watch THIS VIDEO to complete both parts of Slide 3 (the EDHeads website is not loading properly); due tomorrow

Thursday

ALMA - Check your grades for 2nd quarter!  Email the teacher if you have questions.

Simply Machines

• Holiday Challenge - Complete the peer review grade sheet in class
• Slide 3 - Due tomorrow! Watch THIS VIDEO to complete both parts of Slide 3 (do not use the Edheads link!)
• Slide 4 -  Add the new slide to your HDSN by copying it from the Master Copy
  • Activity #1 - We will do this one in class together.
  • Activities #2 & 3 - Follow the directions to complete the activities on the Gizmos website. ​

Friday

Simply Machines

• Slide 3 - Exploring More - Due today - discuss the challenge.
• Slide 4 - Having An Advantage - Follow the directions to complete the slide.  We will finish it together in class on Monday!

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Quarter 2- Week 10 - December 20-22

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  

Monday
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Simply Machines - Holiday Challenge (In Class Activity)

• Project Directions Video
• Google Drawing Tutorial - PDF
• Google Drawing Video
• ​Rube Goldberg Project Gallery (from past units)

 
Tuesday

Simply Machines - Holiday Challenge (In Class Activity) - See the links listed for Monday for help with your project.


Wednesday

Simply Machines Project

• See the links listed for Monday for help with your project.
• Turn in your contraption diagram & assignment on Google Classroom.
  NOTE: I will accept them until the end of the day on Wednesday, 1/5 if you need more time.

SS Quiz (Weeks 8-10)

• Complete the quiz on Quia
• Turn in your SS assignment on Google Classroom

Fun Wednesday
All Classes - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, & EC points
Some classes have earned phone free time!


Thursday - Winter break begins!  See you in January!

​Quarter 2- Week 9 - December 13-17

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
​
Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit 

• Review - GimKit due by the end of class today.
• Study Guides - Finish adding information to your study guide to review for the test on Weds.
• Blooket Live - Vocab review activity.

Legends  - Playlist due Tuesday by 3:00 PM


Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• Review study guide and diagrams for unit test
• GimKit Live for students with study guides, review assignments, & Legends done.

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Legends  - Due by 3:00 PM


Wednesday

Ecology Basics Unit 2 Test

• Turn in your HDSN on GC before you take the test.
• You may use your study guide on the test - no other resources.​
• Turn in your study guide to the classwork bins when you are done.

Simply Machines - Holiday Challenge - Complete the EDPuzzle assignment listed on Google Classroom to fill in Slide #1 on the new HDSN.

No Legends until after break!


Thursday

Simply Machines - Holiday Challenge (In Class Activity)

• If you have finished the EDPuzzle and Slide #1, click here to check your answers.
• Begin movie - Fill in the chart on the LEFT side of Slide #2 with examples of simple machines in the contraptions he builds.

Friday

Simply Machines - Holiday Challenge (In Class Activity) - Continue movie - Keep adding examples of simple machines in the contraptions he builds.


​Quarter 2- Week 8 - December 6-10

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
​
Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit 

• Ecosystem STEM Case - Review slide 14 questions
• Eco Succession - Add the new slide 15 to your notebook; use the EDPuzzle video to help you fill in Part A. 
• Vocabulary - Finish all definitions for the unit (slide 17 in your HDSN)

Blooket - Due TUESDAY by 3:00 PM.


Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• Eco Succession - Review answers for slide 15 and complete Parts B & C together in class.
• Vocabulary - Finish all definitions & turn in a screenshot of your completed slide #17 by end of class on Thursday.

Blooket - Due TODAY by 3:00 PM.

Legends - New playlist - 3 games + 10-question quiz - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM.
​NOTE:  Assigned a day early this week!


Wednesday

Ecology Basics Unit ​

• Slide 17 - Vocabulary - Finish all definitions & turn in a screenshot of you completed slide by end of class on Thursday
• Extra time?  Try one of the Hour of Code activities.  Turn in a screenshot (& a link if available) to share your completed project on Google Classroom.​

Legends  - Playlist due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

​
Thursday

Ecology Basics Unit  ​

• Slide 16 - Discuss the rest of the unit learning targets, click HERE if you were absent​
• Eco Unit 2 Vocab - Assignment due by 3:00 PM.

​​Hour of Code - Finish your activity (or do another one) & turn in on GC

Quizlet Match - Study the Eco Unit 2 Vocab on Quizlet Match.  Prizes for times under 15 seconds - candy and super stickers!  

Legends  - Playlist due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


Friday

Hour of Code - Activities due today!

Ecology Unit 2 

• Review Assignment - Complete the GimKit review assignment (link is on Google Classroom) using your Ecology HDSN - Due Monday by the end of class!
• Study Guide - Get a copy from the teacher. You may write any information you need for the test - both sides.  You cannot attach anything else to it. 

Quizlet Match - Study the Eco Unit 2 Vocab on Quizlet Match.  Prizes for times under 15 seconds - candy and super stickers!  

Legends  - Playlist due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


​Quarter 2- Week 7 - November 29 - December 3

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  Click HERE for the Week 7 challenges.
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Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit 

• Wanted Poster Project - Due tomorrow by 3:00 PM.
• Blooket (Extra Credit) - Due today by 3:00 PM
• Hint! Hint! Finish any parts of slides 11 & 12 that are not done 
• New Slides - Copy slides 13 & 14 from the Master Copy.
• Madagascar Case Study - Fill in the answers on Slide 13 as we watch the video.

Legends  - No playlist until next week!

Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• Wanted Poster Project - Due today by 3:00 PM.
• Hint! Hint! Finish any parts of slides 11 & 12 that are not done 
• Madagascar Case Study - Continue filling in the answers on Slide 13.

Legends  - No playlist until next week!

Reminder ...Science Starter Quiz on Friday!

Wednesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• ​STEM Case - Ecosystems - Follow these directions to complete Slide 14 (Due at the start of class on Thursday!)
• Hint! Hint! Finish any parts of slides 11 -13 that are not done

Blooket - Ecology Vocab Challenge - Assigned on Google Classroom. Earn $500,000 to complete the challenge (& start studying for the unit test!)  
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Legends  - No playlist until next week!


Thursday

Ecology Basics Unit  ​

• Note Quiz - Slides 11-13
• STEM Case - Ecosystems - Follow these directions to complete Slide 14 (Due at the start of class on Monday!)

Blooket - Ecology Vocab Challenge - Assigned on Google Classroom. Earn $500,000 to complete the challenge (& start studying for the unit test!)  

Legends  - No playlist until next week!


Friday

Science Starter Note Quiz - Weeks 4-7

STEM case - Due MONDAY at the start of class.

Blooket - Due TUESDAY by 3:00 PM.

Fun Friday - Rewards depend on the points your class has remaining IF ALL work for science is done!

• 2nd - Snack, soda, games/music on phones & laptops, EC points
• 3rd - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, EC points
• 4th - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, EC points

• 6th - Soda, games/music on laptops, EC points
• 7th - Games/music on laptops, EC points
• 8th - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, EC points
• ​

Quarter 2- Week 6 - November 22-26

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
​
Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit - Wanted Poster Project 

• Assigned on Google Classroom.
• A video with directions is included with the assignment on Google Classroom. Also check the information included on the sides of the slide.
• Draw slips to pick the species you will research for your poster.   
• Due Tuesday after Thanksgiving break.  

Blooket - Science of Thanksgiving - Extra Credit 

• Assigned on Google Classroom
• Need to clear 10 levels to get 10 points added to any assignment/test you choose. 
• Add a private comment on the assignment to tell me which one you want!
• NOTES: 
  • Everyone who is done with Legends will get to play Blooket Live in class tomorrow!
  • You may click this link - Science of Thanksgiving - to choose a different mode to play instead of playing Tower of Doom.

Legends  - Playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM!


Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit - Wanted Poster Project - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

Legends  - Playlist due today by 3:00 PM!

Blooket Live - Science of Thanksgiving

• You can play the game IF Legends is done & turned in.
• Continue working on the extra credit assignment - last day to turn it in will be Monday by 3:00 PM.  

Wednesday - Friday

No School - Thanksgiving Break


​Quarter 2- Week 5 - November 15-19

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
​
Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit

• Note Quiz - Slides 6-10
• Slide 11  - Finish the TWO videos on EDPuzzle to complete Slide 11 - Due at the start of class on Tuesday!
• Vocabulary - Add definitions for the terms discussed in our food web lessons.  Links in the class notes section on Google Classroom.

Legends  - Playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM!

Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• Slide 11 - Discuss biodiversity and invasive species
• Make a list of invasive species that threated Illinois ecosystems.

Legends  - Playlist due today by 3:00 PM!


Wednesday

Ecology Basics Unit  

• Slide 12 - Discuss the introduction for Part A
• Gene Wheel - Follow the directions to complete the activity
• Biodiversity Blitz Game - Follow your teacher's directions to complete the game.

Legends  - New playlist - 1 game and a 12-question quiz!  Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM


Thursday 
​
Ecology Basics Unit  

• Click HERE to submit your Gene Wheel # from yesterday & turn it in on GC
• Biodiversity Blitz Game - Follow your teacher's directions to complete the game.
• Slide 12 - Answer the discussion questions to finish slide 12 before class tomorrow.

Legends  - New playlist - 1 game and a 12-question quiz!  Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM

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​Friday

Ecology Basics Unit

• Slide 12 - Review the discussion questions
• Biodiversity Blitz Game (if we have time for a couple rounds!)

Blooket - Science of Thanksgiving - Extra Credit 

• Assigned on Google Classroom
• Need to clear 10 levels to get 10 points added to any assignment/test you choose. 
• Add a private comment on the assignment to tell me which one you want!
• NOTE:  Everyone who is done with Legends next Tuesday will get to play Blooket Live in class!

​Legends  - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM
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​Quarter 2- Week 4 - November 8-11

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  
​
Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit

• Slides 8 & 9 - Finish creating the food web on slide 9 and then answer the questions for Part D on slide 8

Legends  - Playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM!

Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• Slide 8 - Review the answers for Part D.
• Slide 10 - Copy the new slide from the Master Copy.  Follow the teacher's directions to complete Parts A & B.  

Legends  - Playlist due today by 3:00 PM!


Wednesday

Ecology Basics Unit  

• Slide 10 - Finish any parts of the slide that are not done - including Part C - before class on Friday.

Legends  - New playlist - 2 games and a 10-question quiz!  Due Tuesday by 3:00 PM
Click HERE for hints for game 1!


Thursday - No School - Veterans Day
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​Friday

Ecology Basics Unit

• Slide 10 - Discuss Part C answers.
• Slides 11 & 12 - Add new slides from the Master Copy.  Watch the TWO videos on EDPuzzle to complete Slide 11 (Due at the start of class on Tuesday!)
• Vocabulary - Add definitions for the terms discussed in our food web lessons.​
• Hint!  Hint!  Be sure to check your Food Web notes before class on Monday!

​Legends  - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM
Click HERE for hints for game 1!

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​Quarter 2- Week 3 - November 1 - 5

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day.  You also need to finish any challenges for Weeks 1 & 2 that are not done.

Monday
​
Ecology Basics Unit

• Slide 6 - Copy the new slide from the Master Copy on Google Classroom.
• Watch the TWO EDPuzzle videos to complete the notes.
  • ​NOTE:  You  need to watch the Amoeba Sisters video before you watch the FUSE School video.

Legends  - Playlist due tomorrow by 3:00 PM!

Tuesday

Ecology Basics Unit 

• Discuss the notes on Slide 6 - Complete the Energy Pyramid section together in class.
• Add Slides 7 & 8 from the Master Copy - Do the left side of Slide 7 in class - finish the right side for tomorrow.

Legends  - Playlist due today by 3:00 PM!


Wednesday

Ecology Basics Unit

• Slide 7 - Discuss the right side of Slide 7 (if you were done)​
• Not done?  You'll need to check your answers with the teacher when you are done!

Legends  - New playlist - 2 games and a 10-question quiz!  Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


Thursday

Ecology Basics Unit​ 

• Slides 8 & 9 - Discuss parts A-C in class. We will do Part D on Monday.
• Absent?  A link to the Pond Water Web Class Notes has been added to Slide 8 in your notebook. 

Legends  - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

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​Friday (Early Dismissal for Teacher Inservice)

Science Starter Quiz - Weeks 1-3

Fun Friday - Rewards depend on the number of points your class has remaining.
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th Hours - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, extra credit points.
7th & 8th Hours - Soda, games/music on laptops, extra credit points.
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Legends  - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


​Quarter 2- Week 2 - October 25-29                   

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day - Week 2.

Monday
​
Microscope Basics Unit

• Review for tomorrow's quiz.
• GimKit Live in class (if you finished your assignment)

Legends  - No playlist assigned at this time!

Tuesday

Microscope Basics Unit - Note Quiz today; turn in your HDSN when you are done with the quiz.

CSI MicroChallenge - Hair Evidence 

• Complete Parts A & B before class tomorrow using the CSI Micro Challenge Class Notes on Google Classroom
• You will need to watch the video, but it does not have any questions you need to answer.
• We will do Part C in class tomorrow.

Legends  - No playlist assigned at this time!


Wednesday

CSI MicroChallenge - Hair Evidence

• Discuss the answers to Parts A & B and then complete Part C
• Follow the directions to make your own hair evidence slide.  Use the microscopes to compare your hair to the animal hairs provided by the teacher.

Legends  - New playlist - 2 games and a 10-question quiz!  Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM


Thursday

CSI MicroChallenge​ - Forensic Challenge - In-class activity

Legends  - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

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​Friday

CSI Micro Challenge - Make sure all parts of slides 1-3 are done & turn in on Google Classroom by the end of science class.

Fun Friday Reward - 1st Quarter Evaluations 100% Turned In - Bring a soda and snack - All classes!  
​
Legends  - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM

​Quarter 2 - Week 1 - October 18-22                    

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day - Week 1.

Monday

Personal Evaluation - Complete the form and turn in.  You will get it back tomorrow to take home for a parent/guardian signature.

Microscope Basics Unit

• Complete the bottom part of Slide 4 - Wet-mount slides
• Examine pond water samples - use the guides to help you identify the organisms you see.

Legends  - No playlist this week!

Tuesday

Microscope Basics Unit

• Add new slides to your notebook - copy slides 5 & 6 from the Master Copy on Google Classroom.
• Continue working on pond water samples - keep a list on Slide 5 (#1) of the organisms you saw.

Legends  - No playlist this week!

Wednesday

Microscopes Mini Unit

• Finish examining pond water samples and add to your list for #1 on Slide 5
• Finish Slide 5 by identifying the organisms shown in #3 - Click HERE for the pictures shared in class

Legends  - No playlist this week!

Thursday

Personal Evaluations DUE TODAY!

Microscope Basics Unit

• Slide 5  - Discuss #2 and check your answers for #3.
• Slide 6 - Add notes to this slide as you complete the review
• GimKit Unit Review - Assigned on Google Classroom; due Monday by class time
• Next week (Tuesday) - Microscope Unit Note Quiz

Legends  - No playlist this week!

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​Friday - No School


​Week 9 - October 11-15                    

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter every day - Week 9.

Monday - No School


Tuesday

Microscope Basics Unit

• Assigned on Google Classroom
• Complete the first two slides before class tomorrow.

Legends  - Playlist due by 3:00 PM!

Wednesday

Microscopes Mini Unit

• Slides 1 & 2- Review the answers for the first two slides.
• Slide 3 - Fill in the diagram of the compound microscope.
• Slide 4 - Practice using a microscope by viewing prepared slides. Get a worksheet from the teacher to document your work.

​Legends - No playlist this week!  

Thursday

Microscope Basics Unit

• Slide 4- Finish prepared slides activity; draw three views to complete the worksheet.
• Next week - Learn how to make a wet-mount slide using pond water.

​Legends - No playlist this week!  

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​Friday - END OF QUARTER
​
Science Starter Quiz - Weeks 7-9
​Free Time Friday after the quiz - Rewards depends on the # of points your class has remaining!

• 2nd, 4th, & 6th - Snack, soda, games/music on laptops, EC points
• 3rd, 7th, & 8th - Soda, games/music on laptops, EC points

​Legends - No playlist this week!  

​Week 8 - October 4-8                     

Reminder, you need to complete the Science Starter - Week 8 - every day.

Monday
​
Ecology Unit  HDSN

• Learning Targets - Slide 6 - Discuss the targets we have studied in Unit 1
• Eco Unit 1 Study Guide - Assigned on Google Classroom. Take a screenshot of your score and turn in on Google Classroom. 
• Clue Cards - Start working on your index card for the test.  You may write as much information as you can on front and back, but cannot attach anything to the note card.  You must use the card provided by the teacher or one of the same size.

Legends  - Playlist due by 3:00 PM Tuesday!


Tuesday

Bug Blitz - Weather Permitting (if your study guide and Legends is done)

Legends  - Playlist due by 3:00 PM!


Wednesday

Ecology Unit

• HDSN - Use the class notes to review your notebook pages. Add information to your notebook and index card
• Study Guide - Email the teacher if you earned less than 70% to do corrections.
• Smillionaire - Upload a screenshot of a Smillionaire on Google Classroom for credit! Get more smillioniaires to study for the test and earn rewards!

Legends  - New playlist - 2 games + 10-question quiz- Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!  
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Extra time?  Upload bugs from Tuesday's blitz. Work on identifying bugs for your class.


Thursday

Ecology Unit 

• Study Guide - Last chance to do corrections!  Email the teacher to reopen the assignment.
• Smillionaire - Turn in your screenshot on Google Classroom to get credit
• Vocab Practice - Quizlet Live (if your study guide and Smillionaire are done)
• Test tomorrow - Note cards should be done before class time!

Legends - Continue working on the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!


​Friday
​
Eco Unit Test - Note cards need to be turned in after the test

Smillionaire - Last chance to earn tally marks!  

Legends - Continue working on the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!


​Week 7 - September 27-October 1

Monday
​
Science Starter - Week 7

Ecology Unit  HDSN

• Add new slide - Slide #5 - Pond Ecosystems
• Follow the teacher's directions to complete the activity 
• Click HERE for the video directions

Bug Blitz - Work on identifying bugs from last week's blitzes

Legends  - Cell Review playlist due by 3:00 PM Tuesday!

Tuesday

​Science Starter - Week 7

Ecology Unit

• Slide 5 - Finish the activity before class on Wednesday

Bug Blitz - Weather Permitting

Legends  - Cell Review playlist due by 3:00 PM!

Wednesday - Picture Day

Science Starter - Week 7

Ecology Unit

• Slide #5 - Pond Ecosystem - Finish the right side if not done
• Vocabulary - Add new terms - Click HERE for directions!

Legends  - New playlist - 3 games + 10-question quiz- Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!  Check the assignment on Google Classroom for hints to help you!


Extra time?  Upload bugs from Tuesday's blitz. Work on identifying bugs for your class.

Thursday

Science Starter - Week 7

Ecology Unit 

• Discuss Slide #5 - Review answers on the right side
• Explore More - Ecosystem Builder

Legends - Continue working on the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!


​Friday - Early Dismissal - School Improvement Day
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Science Starter - Week 7

Eco Unit Review

• Test next week
• Quizlet Match - Vocab Review

Legends - Continue working on the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!


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​Week 6 - September 20-24

Monday
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Science Starter - Week 6

Ecology Unit  HDSN

• Slide 4 - Left - Discuss the notes about symbiosis

Bug Blitz - Work on identifying bugs from last week's blitzes

Legends  - Photosynthesis playlist due by 3:00 PM Tuesday!


Tuesday

​Science Starter - Week 6

Ecology Unit

• Slide 4 - RIGHT - Go over the directions to fill in the chart and finish for Wednesday. Click HERE for the video directions.
• Vocabulary - Identify new terms from Lesson 3 and write definitions.

Bug Blitz - Work on identifying bugs from the last blitz.

Legends  - Photosynthesis playlist due by 3:00 PM!


Wednesday

Science Starter - Week 6

Ecology Unit

• Slide 4 - RIGHT - Review answers for the Good Buddies
• ​Good Buddies Game (In class)
• Vocabulary - Finish writing definitions for all  "colored" terms

Legends  - New playlist -Cell Review - 3 games - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

Need help with Legends?  Click HERE for hints!

Extra time?  Work on identifying bugs from the last blitz.
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Thursday

Science Starter - Week 6

Ecology Unit  - Make sure your notes are done - Hint!  Hint!

Good Buddies Game 

Legends - Continue working on the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

Need help with Legends?  Click HERE for hints!


​Friday - Early Dismissal - Homecoming
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Science Starter + SS Note Quiz

Fun Friday after the quiz - Rewards depending on the # of points your class has remaining.

• 2nd, 6th, & 8th Hours - Soda, games/music on laptop, & EC points
• 3rd & 4th Hours - Snack, soda, games/music on laptop, & EC points
• 7th Hour - EC points only

Legends - Continue working on the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

Need help with Legends?  Click HERE for hints!


Week 5 - September 13-17

Monday, 9/13
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Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 5 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit  - Slide 3 - RIGHT - Needs to be completed by the start of class; review answers in class

Bug Blitz - Work on identifying bugs

Legends  - Parts of a Cell playlist due by 3:00 PM Tuesday!


Tuesday, 9/14

​Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 5 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit

• Slide 3 - RIGHT - Finish discussing the answers to the questions.
• Slide 5 - Vocabulary - Identify new terms from Lesson 1 and write definitions.

Bug Blitz - Work on identifying bugs from the last blitz.

Legends  - Parts of a Cell playlist due by 3:00 PM!



Wednesday, 9/15

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 5 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit

• Slide 3 - Make sure your notes are done - Hint!  Hint!
• ​Slide 5 - Finish definitions for Lesson 1 vocab.

Legends  - New playlist - Photosynthesis - 3 games + Quiz - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

Extra time?  Work on identifying bugs from the last blitz.
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Thursday,9/16

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 5 in the right-hand column.

Quia - Discuss Note Quiz B & the form for quiz corrections. Due Friday.

Ecology Unit

• Slide 4
  • Add the new slide from the Master Copy on Google Classroom
  • LEFT side - ​Watch the 2 EDPUzzle videos to complete the LEFT SIDE.

Legends - Continue the Photosynthesis playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

Extra time?  Work on identifying bugs from the last blitz.


​Friday, 9/17
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Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 5 in the right-hand column.

Quia - Note Quiz B corrections due today by 3:00 PM.

​Bug Blitz - All students who have complete their assignments. 

Legends - Continue the Photosynthesis playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!

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​​Week 4 - September 6-10

Monday, 9/6 - No School
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Tuesday, 9/7

​Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 4 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit

• Slide 2 - Make sure your notes are done!  Hint!  Hint! Note quiz!
• Slide 3 LEFT - Watch the video on EDPUzzle and fill in the LEFT side of the slide.

Legends  - Cells & Life playlist due by 3:00 PM!



Wednesday, 9/8

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 4 in the right-hand column.

Bug Blitz - Weather Permitting - Discuss the project and complete first blitz
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Legends  - New playlist - Parts of a Cell - 3 games + Quiz - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!



Thursday,9/9

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 4 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit

• Slide 3 LEFT - Discuss the notes and make corrections if you are done.
• Slide 3 RIGHT - Due MONDAY - Watch the video on EDPuzzle to fill it in.

Bug Blitz 

• Photographers - Upload images to Google Drive
• Identification Websites - Insect Identification.org or Know Your Insects

Legends - Continue the Parts of a Cell playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!



​Friday, 9/10
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Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 4 in the right-hand column.

​Ecology Unit  

• Slide 3 RIGHT - Due MONDAY - Watch the video on EDPuzzle to fill it in.

Bug Blitz - Work on identification of bugs from Wednesday's blitz using Insect Identification.org or Know Your Insects.  You may also use the ID guides in the Bug Blitz 2021 folder on Drive.

Legends - Continue the Parts of a Cell playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!


​Week 3 - August 30- September 3

Monday, 8/30              

Science Starter Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 3 in the right-hand column.

Science Survival Guide HDSN 

• Review the TECH TIPS & TRICKS.  Add notes to Slide 1 of your HDSN.
• Finish anything that is not completed on Slides 1-8 in your HDSN.
• GIMKIT Live for all students who are done with the review assignment

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Tuesday,8/31 

​Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 3 in the right-hand column.

Note Quiz - Science Survival Guide HDSN on Google Classroom

• Turn in your HDSN on Google Classroom​

Wednesday, 9/1

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 3 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit - New Unit

• Find the Ecology HDSN on Google Classroom
• Complete Slide 2 (both sides) as you watch the Intro to Ecology video (assignment on GC)

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Legends  - Cells & Life playlist - 3 games + Quiz - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!



Thursday,9/2

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 3 in the right-hand column.

Ecology Unit

• Slide 2 - Lesson 1: Discuss the class notes (on Google Classroom)
• Slide 5 - Vocab:  Write definitions for the vocabulary we discussed in Lesson 1 (11 terms - see the color coded list on Google Classsroom)

Legends - Continue the playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!
NOTE:  Try the Legends Awakening game after you finish everything.

​Click HERE for help to turn in your screenshot on Google Classroom!


​Friday, 9/3 - Absent? Click HERE for today's Science Update
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Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 3 in the right-hand column.

​NOTE QUIZ - Science Starters - You may use your assignment, but NO OTHER resources are allowed. Watch the VIDEO DIRECTIONS before you take the quiz.

FUN FRIDAY - After the quiz- Rewards depend on the # of points your class has remaining.
2nd- Soda, Snack, Games/Music on Laptops, & 2 extra credit points
3rd- Soda, Snack, Games/Music on Laptops, & 2 extra credit points
4th - All rewards (phone free time, snack, soda, games/music, EC points)
6th - Soda, Snack, Games/Music on Laptops, & 2 extra credit points
8th - Soda, Games/Music on Laptops, & 2 extra credit points
7th - Games/Music on Laptops & 2 extra credit points

​Week 2 - August 23- 27th

Monday, 8/23              

Science Starter

• Open the Science Starter assignment on Google Classroom
• Follow the teacher's directions to complete the activity for Week 2 MONDAY
• Absent? Look for the Week 2 link in the right hand column to get the challenge for today.   Message the teacher when you are done to check your answers!

Science Survival Guide HDSN 

• Slide 5 (Left) - Complete the EDPuzzle Tutorial - assigned on GC.  
• • ​​​Your video grade will count as a grade in the gradebook. 
  • Be sure to click RESUBMIT  to turn it in on GC.
• Slide 7 - Complete the EDPuzzle - Science in Action assignment on GC.  
  • Fill in slide 6 (both sides) as you watch the video.
  • Your video grade will count as a grade in the gradebook. 
  • Be sure to click RESUBMIT to turn it in on GC.  Click HERE for instructions on turning in the assignment.

​Tuesday,8/24 

​Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 2 in the right-hand column.

Science Survival Guide HDSN on Google Classroom

• Slide 1 - Add notes about the First Week Survey results
  • Click here for the notes - Add information with YELLOW stars to the note section on slide 1 of your notebook.
• Slide 7 - Discuss answers to the Science in Action video.

• Adding Slides Tutorial - Watch the video to add new slides (#8&9) to your HDSN
• Slide 8 - Sandwich Science - Complete Part A - both sides of slide 8 - before class tomorrow

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Wednesday, 8/25

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 2 in the right-hand column.

Science Survival Guide HDSN

• Slide 8 - ​Discuss Part A for Sandwich Science.  

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Legends - Slide 5 (Right) - Climate Review

• Click the LINK on Google Classroom to access the assignment. You will have a playlist every week - assigned on Wednesday and due the following Tuesday by 3:00 PM.
• ​This playlist has 2 games and a 10-question quiz.
• Read the information in each game to give your hints and info you'll need to do to complete the game.
• ​Turn in a screenshot of your FREEPLAY screen on Google Classroom.

Click HERE for help with finding your screenshot if it is not in drive!


Thursday,8/26

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 2 in the right-hand column.

Science Survival Guide HDSN 

• Things To Know - Click HERE for the slides
• Cover - Finishing adding images to your cover - You need at least 5 images!
• Slides 2-8 - Complete any parts that are not done.

Legends - Finish the Climate playlist - Due next Tuesday by 3:00 PM!
NOTE:  Try the Legends Awakening game after you finish everything.

​Click HERE for help to turn in your screenshot on Google Classroom!


​Friday, 8/27

Science Starter - Do the challenge for today.  If you were absent, find the link for Week 2 in the right-hand column.

​Science Survival Guide  (GC) 

• Slide 9 - Discuss Part B for Sandwich Science & compare your answers with the class
• Slide 6- Work on the Gimkit Review; upload a screenshot of your goal (balloons) on GC to turn it in.
• Finish anything that is not completed on Slides 1-8 in your HDSN.

​Week 1 - August 18th- 20th

Wednesday, 8/18 

Google Classroom - Join the class by clicking the + sign!

Digital HDSNs - Watch this VIDEO to learn more about digital HDSNs. 

• Open your Science Survival Guide HDSN on Google Classroom
• Slide 1 - Add your name and class period to the cover.
• Slide 2 - Watch this VIDEO to learn more about digital HDSNs. 
• Slide 3 - Review some things to know to complete the left side.
• Assignments: 
  • Class Website - Finish the right side of Slide 3 by exploring mrstomm.com.
  • Cover - Add images to your cover that represent the science things you like.  You need at least 5 images!

Absent? Check Google Classroom --> Back To School Resources for the notes​


Thursday,8/19 

Science Starter 

• Open the Science Starter assignment on Google Classroom
• Follow the teacher's directions to complete the activity for Thursday
• Absent? Look for the Week 1 link in the right hand column to get the challenge for today.   Message the teacher when you are done to check your answers!

Science Survival Guide HDSN on Google Classroom

• Slide 3 - Review the answers for the right side.
• Slide 4 - Use Rules & Procedures page to help you answer all the questions.
• Cover - Finish adding images to your cover that represent the science things you like.  You need at least 5 images!

Bonus Activity:  Fortune Telling Fish
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Absent? Check Google Classroom --> Back To School Resources for the notes​

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​Friday, 8/20

Science Starter

• Open the Science Starter assignment on Google Classroom
• Follow the teacher's directions to complete the activity for Friday
• Absent? Look for the Week 1 link in the right hand column to get the challenge for today.   Message the teacher when you are done to check your answers!

Science Survival Guide  (GC) 

• Slide 4 - Discuss answers and make corrections
• Cover - Finishing adding images to your cover - You need at least 5 images!

First Week Survey (GC) - Complete the survey by start of class Monday!

Absent? Check Google Classroom --> Back To School Resources for the notes

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