Classification Test and Bonus Opportunity... and the GIZMOS

There will be a test on Classification before the grading period ends. You should review all work that we've done in class and GREEN book: Chapter 14, sections 1 and 2. Remember, you can access all the different extras for the book by going on-line. The information you need was posted on 11/11/11.

Test days:
Bday--Friday, March 30
A day--Monday, April 2

We will review the pretest you took for UNIT 5 (it's on limelight).  If you didn't take the pretest then hop onto Limelight and take it so that you can get data after Spring Break.

BONUS OPPORTUNITY
Download and complete the Spring Packet from the dcps website. Discuss it with your parents after you complete it. Bring it in for a small bonus in the Technology part of your grade.

GIZMOS: Take time to explore how DISEASES SPREAD. No you don't have to complete the SEG or the AQ, but do look at how diseases spread and how the number of people affects how fast a disease will spread.
I mentioned to you that you might want to get a jump on some GIZMOS (body system and homeostasis). I will officially assign the SEG and the AQ for both after Spring Break. Maybe you will do them over Spring Break?  Good luck!

LAST FEW DAYS to order a YEARBOOK

You can order a yearbook only until FRIDAY, 3/16

Here's the link.


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The Epic Struggle Between Birds and Pigs Moves to Space with a NASA Science Twist

The Epic Struggle Between Birds and Pigs Moves to Space with a NASA Science Twist

Update on assignments for 4B and 6B

Due to testing and Challenger the 4B class and the 6B class have not been assigned the Skills Practice Lab in the Green Book  pp. 444-445.   The test corrections and foldable are due on Tuesday (see post for 3/8).

The test corrections are a learning experience. They will not earn any test points. On Tuesday any student who wants to take another test for Chapter 4 may. The grade earned on this test will replace the previous test grade.

RE-Test for Unit 4 and assignments

I have assigned a re-test for Unit 4 through limelight. Anyone who takes it will be eligible for the new grade. The new grade will be inserted into the gradebook to take the place of the old grade. Plan to raise your score. If the new score is lower it will be your new grade.

Test corrections
1st and 2nd have had class time to finish these.
3rd will need to finish test corrections at home. Follow the directions:

Write out the question.
Find the correct answer.
Write the correct answer.
Write supporting info for where you find the right answer.
Explain why you got it wrong.

Color code your responses:
Question - yellow,
Correct answer - green
Support for correct answer - blue
Explanation of why you got the answer wrong - red

Retest deadline for 1A, 2A, and 3A = Monday
for 4B and 6B = Tuesday.

Foldable and notes for 14-2: 1A, 2A, and 3A due Monday and 4B and 6B due Tuesday.

Shape Island: in ISN except for Draw Conclusion # 3. The new critter must be either 2D or 3D and must be able to be turned in as you enter the next class period. Only 1A, 2A, 4B, and 6B. See pp.444-445 in the green book for more info.