(last year) P1 Earth Science-Period 1 Assignments

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1. How can we help make sure that all students feel safe and valued at our school no matter how someone looks or identifies? (We can help make sure that all students feel safe and valued at our school no matter how someone looks or identifies by _______________________________.)


2. List 3-5 reasons why personal hygiene is important. (3-5 reasons why personal hygiene is important are ____________, ____________, and ______________.) 
3. If you have questions about how your body is changing or how to take care of your body, who are some trusted adults that might be good to talk with? List 2-5 trusted adults. (Some trusted adults that might be good to talk with ____________, ____________, and ______________.)

4. BONUS Question: List 3 personal healthy activities that you will participate in this weekend.

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1. What are some of your favorite qualities/things of your identity? Please be appropriate and specific. (Some of my favorite qualities/things of my identity are ____________, ____________, and ______________.)
 

2. How many examples of trusted adults can you name? List at least 5 examples. (5 trusted adults in my life are _____________, _____________, _____________, _____________, and ________________.)
3. What can you do if you are feeling uncomfortable any time during Puberty Talk? (If I feel uncomfortable any time during Puberty Talk, I can _______________________________.)


4. BONUS question: Would you rather live in an amusement park or a zoo? Explain your choice.

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1. Which planet is closest to Earth? (The planet closest to Earth is _____________________________________.)

2. What are terrestial planets made up of? (Terrestial planets are made up of __________________________.)

3. Give 2 examples of a QUALITATIVE observation. (2 examples of a qualitative observation are ________________ and _______________.)

4. BONUS question: Would you rather eat a dead bug or a live worm? Explain your choice.

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1. What is your favorite planet from the solar system? (My favorite planet from the solar system is___________________________.)

2. Define hygiene. (Hygiene is _____________________________.)

3.  What makes a bad friend? List 3 characteristics of a bad friend. (3 characteristics of a bad friend are _____________, _____________, and ________________.)
4. BONUS question: Would you rather have all your food be spicy or have all your food be sweet? Explain your choice.

Complete Brainpop videos and quizzes before doing the Gizmos.


Here is the list of the videos you need to watch, you should also find it in your dashboard on BrainPOP:
- Earth
- Earth's atmosphere
- Venus
- climate change

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1. What are 3 self-care activities that you did over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I did over the weekend are _____________, _____________, and ________________.)

2. List 3 group norms/expectations that will build a respectful community in our class. (3 group norms/expectations that will build a respectful community in our class are _____________, _____________, and ________________.)

3. What makes a good friend? List 3 characteristics of a good friend. (3 characteristics of a good friend are _____________, _____________, and ________________.)
4. BONUS question: Would you rather surf or ski? Explain your choice.

Based on your chosen ecosystem, you are going to explore how your 2 human impacts change the ecosystem. Use the instructions document and example on Death Valley to help you with creating your own ecosystem slide presentation. 

IMPORTANT DUE DATES:

May 6th Slides 1, 3, 4 are due 

May 11th Slides 2, 5, 6 are due

May 13th Midnight Slides 7, 8, 9 are due

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1. What are the 5 biotic factors (plants &/or animals) in your healthy model? [see slide 2 of your project] 
(The 5 biotic factors (plants &/or animals) in my healthy model are ________________, ________________, ________________, ________________, and ________________.)

2. What are the 3 abiotic factors (nonliving) in your healthy model? [see slide 2 of your project] 
(The 3 abiotic factors (nonliving) in my healthy model are ________________, ________________, and ________________.)

3. Do you and/or parents plan to attend open house?  (I __________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Would you rather live in a cave or live in a tree house? Why? (I would rather ____________________ because __________________________________________.)

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? Be specific. (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What are the 2 human impacts you are discussing in your Ecosystem Slide Project? (The 2 human impacts that I am discussing in my Ecosystem Slide Project are __________________ and _____________________.)

3. What is one interesting fact about your ecosystem? (One interesting fact about my ecosystem is  ______________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." ―Hypatia ( Ancient philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt) What does this quote mean?

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1. Why are invasive species a problem? (Invasive species are a problem because ____________________________________________.)

2. Define desertification in your own words. (Desertification is ________________________________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over the weekend are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Chloe has 100 pairs of pink socks, 88 pairs of red socks and 77 pairs of orange socks. Everything is mixed in a draw.  As there is no light he were not able to identify the color of the socks. How many of the socks did she want to take to match one pair?

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1. What is your ecosystem for the Human Impact Project? 
(My ecosystem for the Human Impact Project is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define poaching in your own words. (Poaching is ________________________________.)

3. Would you rather go deep-sea diving or bungee jumping? Why? (I would rather ___________________________ because ____________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Snow leopards are in danger of extinction. Should humans intervene? Explain why or why not?

You will get your 'assigned' ecosystem in class. You will then choose 2 human impacts related to your ecosystem using the Ecosystem Research Index document. Using 2 of your human impact topics to fill in your brainstorming document similar to how we did previously in the human impact topics doc assignment (use the example to help you). You will use the information from this brainstorming document on your project slides that I will go over next class.

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1. What were the 2 human impact topics you chose yesterday? (Check your google doc)
(The 2 human impact topics I chose yesterday are ___________________ and ___________________.)

2. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the Human Impact Topics? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the Human Impact topics is  ______________________________________.)
 
3. Define human impact in your own words. (Human Impact is ________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: A friend was telling me, 'I have eight sons and each has one sister.' In total, how many children does my friend have? Explain how you came up with the answer.

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? Be specific. (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? (I slept ___________ hours last night.)

3. List two self care goals for this week. (My two self care goals for this week are __________________ and ___________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: If two painters can complete painting of two rooms in two hours. How many painters would be needed to to paints eighteen rooms in six hours?

Directions: Complete both pages of this document for the two topics you have chosen. Write 2-3 good complete sentences for each answer - restating part of the question in the answer, using capital letters and punctuation.
There are a total of 12 human impact topics.
CHOOSE 2 OF THE 12 TO COMPLETE ON YOUR GOOGLE DOC
Look through the slides (different topics) and read the brief descriptions to figure out what you are interested in. After choosing 2 topics go to your google doc and tell me what they are. Complete all questions on the document include as much information as you can (2-3 sentences minimum for each question).

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1. List 3 examples of natural resources. 
 (3 examples of natural resources are ________________, ________________, and _______________.)

2. Define mass extinction. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 158) (Mass extinction is ________________________________________.)

3. Would you rather be able to fly or be able to breathe underwater? Why?  (I would rather __________________________________ because ________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Daniel Craig was found dead in a deserted place. Nobody has killed Daniel Craig. Daniel Craig did not commit the suicide. I found a bag 10 meters away from Daniel Craig which probably could save his life. What was in the bag ?

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the Plastic Ocean video? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the Plastic Ocean video is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define natural resource in your own words. (Natural Resource is ________________________________.)

3. Why is wood considered to be a renewable resource?  Be specific. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 63)  (Wood is considered to be a renewable resource because ____________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: If Today is Saturday. After 71 days which day of the week will it be?  How did you figure it out?

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? Be specific. (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? (I slept ___________ hours last night.)

3. List two self care goals for this week. (My two self care goals for this week are __________________ and ___________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: There are three bags in a table. One of the bag contains cash and the other two are empty. A printed message contains in each bag. One of the message is true and the other two are lies. The first bag says 'The cash is not here'. The Second bag says 'The cash is not here'. The Third bag says 'The cash is in the Second bag'. Which bag has the cash?

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1. What is the difference between point and nonpoint sources of pollution? (Workbook Seg 4 p. 109)
 (The difference between point and nonpoint sources of pollution is _______________________________________________.)

2. Define emissions. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 157) (Emissions are ________________________________________.)

3. What are the main sources of air pollution and how do they cause smog? (Workbook Seg 4 p. 111)  (The main sources of air pollution are ____________________________________ and they cause smog by ________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the Day: The oldest tree in the world's location is kept secret to protect it. Is this necessary? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the National Geographic? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the National Geographic is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define greenhouse effect (Workbook Seg 4 p. 157). (Greenhouse effect is ________________________________.)

3. Humans use land in many different ways. How do increases in human population impact Earth's systems?  Be specific. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 120)  (Increases in human population impact Earth's systems by ____________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: 4 fathers, 2 grandfathers and 4 sons went to watch the movie. What is the minimum number of the tickets they need to buy?

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the Spring Break? Be specific. (Three self-care activities that I did over the Spring Break were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What were 2 facts/pieces of evidence that you learned about climate change the week before Spring Break?  Be specific (Two facts/pieces of evidence that I learned about climate change were ________________________  and __________________________.)

3. List two school goals and two self care goals for this week. (My two school goals are, _________________, _____________________ and two self care goals for this week are, __________________, ___________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: The Arctic has lost nearly 95% of its old ice since 1984: Is it too late to reverse climate change? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the Climate Change Peardecks? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the Climate Change Peardecks is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define glacier (Workbook Seg 4 p. 157). (Glacier is ________________________________.)

3.  What do you think carbon cycle means?  Be specific.  (I think carbon cycle means ____________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: One Of the three (Caesar, Brutus and Cassius) person is a king, other is a bureaucrat, and one a spy. The king always tells the truth, the bureaucrat always lies, and the spy can either lie or tell the truth. Caesar says: 'Cassius is a bureaucrat.' Brutus says: 'Caesar is a king.' Cassius says: 'I am the spy.' Who is the king, who the bureaucrat, and who the spy?

Reasoning  [Remember, this is the how or why each piece of evidence you wrote supports your claim. Does your evidence support your claim? Evidence is actual data and not how you feel]
Possible Sentence starter options/ideas: 
(Evidence) supports the claim (restate claim) because (scientific principle). 
(Evidence) shows a detailed understanding of (scientific principle) involved in climate change.
(Evidence) provides a concluding statement that supports the claim.

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What were 2 pieces of evidence that you used to support your claim that climate change is/isn't happening? (Two pieces of evidence I used to support my claim that climate change is/isn't happening are ________________________  and __________________________ .)

3. Define thermal pollution (Workbook segment 4 p. 160) (Thermal pollution is ________________.)

4. BONUS Question: 
Science Talk of the day: North Pole is 36 Degrees Warmer than normal: Are we too late to stop significant sea level rises? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What are 3 ways you reduce, reuse, and recycle on a daily basis? (Human Impact Choice Board from last week)
 (3 ways that I can reduce, reuse, and recycle on a daily basis are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

2. Define landfill in your own words. (Landfill is ________________________________________.)

3. What is one piece of evidence you have that climate change is/or is not happening? (see Peardeck)  (One piece of evidence I have that climate change is/or is not happening is ________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: If 1 = 6 and 2 = 12 and 3 = 18 and 4 = 24 and 5 = 30 Then 6 = ? (Hint: Its a logic riddle not a mathematical riddle)

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the National Geographic? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the National Geographic is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define climate change in your own words. (Climate change is ________________________________.)

3.  List 3 ways that how you can help with climate change.  Be specific.  (3 ways that I can help with climate change are _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Mars Ice: Does the discovery of a large reservoir of ice on Mars prove that life once existed on the Red Planet? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What is one way that humans have impacted the environment? Tell what natural resource was used AND how humans have affected the resource. (Humans have used ________________ which has caused_______________ .)

3. Define Conservation (Workbook segment 4 p. 156) (Conservation is ________________.)

4. BONUS Question: 
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children (Native American Proverb). Explain why or why not this may be true.

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1. What are 3 examples of natural resources? (Natural Resources google doc from last week)
 (3 examples of natural resources are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

2. Define mineral. (Workbook Segment 4 p.159) (Mineral is ________________________________________.)

3. List 3 reasons why it is important to follow lab safety rules?  (It is important to follow lab safety rules because ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: I have a mango tree. The mango tree is somewhat magical that number of mango in this amazing tree get doubles every day. On the 50th day, the tree gets completely filled with mangoes. Can you tell me, on what week does my tree is half covered with mangoes?

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the National Geographic? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the National Geographic is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define human impact in your own words. (Human Impact is ________________________________.)

3.  List 3 ways that we are impacting our world. (3 ways that we are impacting our world are _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”-Rachel Carson (American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book catalyzed the global environmental movement.) What does this quote mean?

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What consequence do you get if you do not follow science class expectations? Be specific (HINT: the 3 warnings rule) (The consequence that I get if I do not follow science class expectations is __________________________________________________.)

3. What are 3 science lab rules that you need to follow this week to participate in the lab? (HINT: review your student safety contract in science notebook) (3 science lab rules that I need to follow this week to participate in the lab are _______________, __________________, and __________________..)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Google will run entirely on renewable energy. Should other companies try to do the same thing? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What are 3 examples of fossil fuels? (Workbook Segment 4 p. 64)
 (3 examples of fossil fuels are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

2. Define sustainable. (Workbook Segment 4 p.160) (Sustainable is ________________________________________.)

3. What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? (The difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources is ___________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Japan launches 'space junk' collector: Should humans be responsible for cleaning up space? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the Bill Nye Climates or the National Geographic? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the Bill Nye Climates or the National Geographic is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define natural resource. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 159) (Natural resource is ________________________________.)

3.  Why is it important to conserve natural resources? (Workbook Seg 4 p. 106) (It is important to conserve natural resources ______________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: A man is trying to climb over a frozen mountain that is sixty feet high. Every minute, he can climb 3 feet, but due to the slippery ice, he slips back 2 feet. How long will it take him to reach the top of the mountain?

Watch the embedded videos and answer the questions using a different color ink.

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1. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend? (Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What are 2 examples of pollution? (Workbook Seg 4 p. 105) (2 examples of pollution are __________________________ and _________________________.)

3. Define coastline. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 156) (Coastline is  __________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: I purchased a superb bike and like my bike my number plate is also superb. The number plate is a five digit number plate and its water image is 78633 more than the number plate. Also, all digits are unique. What is my number plate number?

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1. What are 3 factors that affect weather? (see Peardeck: Factors that affect Weather)
 (3 factors that affect weather are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

2. Define convection. (Workbook Segment 4 p.156) (Convection is ________________________________________.)

3. Why does a higher altitude result in cooler temperatures? (see Peardeck: Factors that affect Weather) (Higher altitude result in cooler temperatures because _______________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: There are many instance in a day when minute needle and hour needle of a clock comes in a straight line. How many times?

Instructions: After completing your Peardeck on Factors that affect Weather, do the Brainpop videos and quizzes on Weather and Drought. 
 -- Due date: Wed Mar 09 2022 -- Topics: Weather, Droughts -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Movie, Quiz

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1. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the Bill Nye Wind video? 
(One interesting fact that I learned from the Bill Nye Wind video is  ______________________________________.)

2. Define the Coriolis effect. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 156) (The Coriolis effect is ________________________________.)

3. How does the ocean affect our climate? (see Peardeck: Breezes and Wind) (The ocean affects our climate by ______________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: There is a small room. Four cats are sitting on all the four corners of that room. Three cats are sitting opposite to each of the cats and one cat is sitting at tail of each cat. Calculate the number of cats in the room.

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1. What were three off-screen activities that you did over the weekend? (Three off-screen activities that I did over the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What is the difference between sea and land breezes? (see Peardeck: Breezes and Wind and/or Workbook Seg 4 p. 158-160) (The difference between sea and land breezes is ___________________________________________________.)

3. Define wind. (Workbook Seg 4 p. 161) (Wind is  __________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life." ―Charles Darwin ( English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.) What does this quote mean?

Due date: Mar 4, 2022 -- Topics: Clouds, Wind -- Features: Movie, Quiz, Movie, Quiz

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1. Define evaporation in your own words, use the following terms: dense (more/less), energy (high/low), states of matter (solid, liquid or gas). (Workbook Segment 4 p. 157)
 (Evaporation is _______________________________.)

2. Define condensation. (Workbook Segment 4 p.156) (Condensation is ________________________________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over the weekend are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Cheetah population dwindling: Should Americans keep cheetahs as pets to keep their population up? Explain why or why not?

Due date: Wed Mar 02 2022 -- Topics: Water, Water Cycle -- Features: Quiz, Movie, Quiz, Movie

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1. What did you enjoy from the Valley Water presentation? 
(I enjoyed ____________________________ from the Valley Water presentation.)

2. How do you think clouds are created? (I think clouds are created by ________________________________.)

3. Define water cycle. (Workbook Segment 4 page 161) (Water cycle is ______________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Given with the numbers - 2, 3, 4 and 5, you have to make an equation that is mathematically correct. The challenge is that you can only use two signs i.e. + and =. Also, you can't repeat a number or sign. How will you do it?

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1. Pre-survey
2. Zoom link (IF NO HEADPHONES, TURN OFF YOUR VOLUME)

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1. What is the weather today? (Today, the weather is  _______________________________.)

2. What was your favorite topic/lesson from our Geology Unit? (My favorite topic/lesson from our Geology Unit is ________________________________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over break? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over break are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.” ― Isaac Asimov (American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science.) What does this quote mean?

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1. What grade do you think you will get on your Geology Unit test? Why? (I think I will get a __________ on my Geology Unit Test because ______________________.)

2. How did you study for you Geology unit test? [examples: flashcards, re-read notes in notebook/google classroom, watch videos, etc.]  (I studied for my Geology unit test by ________.)

3. How much sleep did you get last night? (Last night, I slept ___________________.) 

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Webcams were invented because some computer scientists were too lazy to get up to check if their coffee was done. Are the best inventions done by accident? Explain the reasons why or why not.

Use study jam website for Parts 1-4. Then use the weather channel to answer part 5.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What three activities did you do to study for your Geology test. (be specific) (The three activities that I did to study for my Geology test were 1. ____________________,  2.____________________ and 3.  ____________________.)

2. Define 2 terms from the vocabulary list on your study guide. (Term 1:_________________, definition: __________________________________. Term 2:_________________, definition: __________________________________.)

3. What will you do to prepare your science notebook? (be specific, provide 3 examples) (I will prepare my science notebook by 1. _________________________________, 2. _________________________________, and 3. _________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Tzu‑ying and V.Sindhu decided to play badminton against each other. They won't stop unless one of them won 50$. For every game, they bet 10$. If Tzu‑ying won exactly three-game, How many games did they play?

Do all 3 parts on the google document.

Part 1. Read pages 37 - 39 in your Segment 4 Workbook to fill in the blanks and complete the questions.
Part 2. Answer the following questions using the link: https://www.ucop.edu/risk-services/_files/bsas/safetymeetings/oesearthquakebrochure.pdf
Part 3. Answer the following questions using the link:
https://www.ready.gov/kit

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is your favorite sport (or family activity) and why? (My favorite sport/family activity is  ______________________________ because __________________________________________________.)

2. What is the difference between a convergent and a divergent plate boundary? (use your Plate tectonic doodle notes) (The difference between a convergent and a divergent plate boundary is ________________________________________.)

3. What are 2 pieces of evidence that support the theory of plate tectonics? (use your Plate tectonic doodle notes) (Two pieces of evidence that support the theory of plate tectonics are _____________________ and _____________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Chelsea organized a race in which Luiz, Terry, Hazard, and Pedro have participated. The results of the race is as follow : Luiz beats Terry : Hazard beats Pedro : Pedro beats Luiz. So who was the fastest in the race?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is the theory of plate tectonics? (use your own words, "What is it?" from the doodle notes)  (The theory of plate tectonics is _____________________________________.)

2. What drives plate movement? (be specific, "Why do plates move?" from doodle notes) (Plate movement occurs because ___________________________________________________.)

3. What are the 3 types of plate boundaries (p.27 from Workbook Seg 4) (The 3 types of plate boundaries are  _____________________, _____________________, and _____________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: A man is trying to climb over a frozen mountain that is 60 feet high. Every minute, he can climb 3 feet, but due to the slippery ice, he slips back 2 feet. How long will it take him to reach the top of the mountain?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What do you consider the best part of your weekend and why? (The best part of my weekend was ____________________ because ____________________________________.)

2. Define Seafloor spreading. (p. 17 Workbook Seg 4) (Seafloor spreading is _______________________________________________.)

3. Where is new seafloor found? (p. 16-17 Workbook Seg 4) (New seafloor are found at  ____________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life." ―Charles Darwin ( English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.) What does this quote mean?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is your favorite outside activity to do and why? (My favorite outside activity to do is  ______________________________ because __________________________________________________.)

2. What is the difference between a dormant and an active volcano? (page 50 in Workbook Seg 4) (The difference between a dormant and an active volcano is _____________________________________.)

3. What question would you ask a 7th grader to prepare you for next year? (A question I would ask a 7th grader to prepare me for next year is ____________________________________________?)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Six identical glasses are in a row. The first three glasses are filled with juice, and the last three glasses are empty. By moving only one glass, can you arrange them so that the full and the empty glasses are alternate?

Read pages 16-17, and 21 in your segment 4 workbook. Answer the questions on the google doc in complete sentences.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What were three activities that you did this weekend with family or friends? (Three activities that I did with family and friends during the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What was your final rock type from the clay rock lab last week? (My final rock type was  _______________________________________________.)

3. List one fact from the BILL NYE Rocks and Soil video (5-7 words minimum) (One fact from the BILL NYE Rocks and Soil video I learned was ___________________________________________________________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon? Explain.

1. Open Gizmos: Building Pangaea.
2. Open document attached below.
3. Fill in document as you interact with Gizmo. (Use Complete sentences)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. How would you describe Pangaea? (use your own words)  (Pangaea is _____________________________________.)

2. What are two pieces of evidence that Wegener used to support his theory of continental drift? (be specific, p. 12-15 Workbook Seg 4) (The two pieces of evidence that Wegener used to support his theory of continental drift are __________________________ and __________________________.)

3. Define deposition (p.157 from Workbook Seg 4) (Deposition is _______________________________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: If we were to move to a new planet, what would we have to think about in order to all live well?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is your favorite food and why? (My favorite food is  ______________________________ because __________________________________________________.)

2. How can you turn a metamorphic rock into a sedimentary rock? (A metamorphic rock can turn into a sedimentary rock by  _____________________________________.)

3. What brought you Joy Today? This Week? This Month? (The 3 things that brought me joy [today, this week, this month] are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: A horse is tied to a 15 ft. rope and there is a bail of hay 25 ft. away from him. Yet the horse is able to eat from the bail of hay. How is this possible? (Hint: The key to the answer has to do with the rope.)

Read pages 12-15 in your segment 4 workbook. Answer the questions on the google doc in complete sentences.

You are assigned one Famous Landform in class. You will have one week to finish your project! 
See instructions document to understand how to complete your slides. You can always add more slides if you want to go above and beyond.

If you need help, you can look at the example provided below (Angel's Landing).

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. How can you turn sediments into sedimentary rock? (Sediments can turn into a sedimentary rock by _____________________________________.)

2. What are natural disasters that can cause weathering, erosion and deposition? (list 2) (The two natural disasters that can cause weathering, erosion and deposition are __________________________ and __________________________.)

3. Define law of superposition (p.156 from workbook) (Law of superposition is _______________________________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Vocabulary Term of the Day: Matter (physical science) Matter is any substance, which has, mass and occupies space. All physical objects are composed of matter, in the form of atoms, which are in turn composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Matter has three forms-what are they?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What were three activities that you did this weekend with family or friends? (Three activities that I did with family and friends during the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. What process made your landform? (My landform was formed by _______________________________________________.)

3. Type of rock present in your landform? (Type of rock present in my landform   __________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
A man was walking in the rain in the middle of nowhere without a coat or an umbrella. He got soaked, but not a single hair on his head was wet. How can this be?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. Which famous landform are you doing for your project? (The famous landform that I am doing for my project is _______________________________________________.)

2. What are natural occurring processes that cause erosion to occur? (p. 59 in workbook). (The natural occurring processes that cause erosion to occur are ______________________________________________________________.)

3. What brought you Joy Today? This Week? This Month? (The 3 things that brought me joy [today, this week, this month] are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: If you were given the opportunity, would you go on the Mars One mission? Explain the reasons why or why not.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is your favorite family trip and why? (My favorite family trip is  ______________________________ because __________________________________________________.)

2. How can you turn an igneous rock into a metamorphic rock? (An igneous rock can turn into a metamorphic rock by  _____________________________________.)

3. Define geologic time scale (p. 155 from workbook) (The geologic time scale is _______________________________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: "Progress is made by trial and failure; the failures are generally a hundred times more numerous than the successes; yet they are usually left unchronicled." —William Ramsay (Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904.) How do you handle failure?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What were three off-screen activities that you did this weekend? (Three off-screen activities that I did during the weekend were _______________, __________________, and __________________.)

2. How can you turn a metamorphic rock into an igneous rock? (A metamorphic rock can turn into an igneous rock by  _____________________________________.)

3. Define rock cycle (p. 157 from workbook) (The rock cycle is _______________________________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: A man dies of thirst in his own home. How’s is this possible? (Hint: Think about the different types of houses the man can live in.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What are rocks? (please be specific, look at your notes) (Rocks are _______________________________________________________________.)

2. Define magma (p. 156 in workbook). (Magma is ______________________________________________________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over the weekend are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: There are three keys that open locks of three different gates. In how many attempts, you can figure out the key for each gate?

1. Open Gizmos: Rock Cycle.
2. Open document attached below.
3. Fill in document as you interact with Gizmo. (Use Complete sentences)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. How can you turn an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock? (An igneous rock can turn into a sedimentary rock by  _____________________________________.)

2. Which types of rocks has layers? (The types of rocks that have layers are __________________________ and __________________________.)

3. Define sediment (p. 38 or 158 from workbook) (Sediments are_______________________________________________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Should the government invest money into green energy? Explain the reasons why or why not.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What were three off-screen activities that you did this weekend? (Three off-screen activities that I did during the weekend were _______________, __________________. and __________________.)

2. What is your favorite type of rock (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) and why? (My favorite type of rock is  _______________________ because ____________________________.)

3. How can a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock? (A sedimentary rock can become a metamorphic rock by  __________________________ and  __________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.”― Carl Sagan ( well-known scientist of the 1970s and 1980s. He studied extraterrestrial intelligence, advocated for nuclear disarmament, and co-wrote and hosted 'Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.') What does this quote mean?

1. Open Gizmo: Rock Classification.
2. Open document attached below.
3. Fill in document as you interact with Gizmo. (Use Complete sentences)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is the difference between an extrusive and intrusive igneous rock? (please be specific) (The difference between an extrusive and intrusive igneous rock are ________________________________.)

2. What are the three main types of rocks? (The three main types of rocks are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over the weekend are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “The role of the infinitely small in nature is infinitely great.”― Louis Pasteur (The scientist that came up with the food preparing process known as pasteurization; he also developed a vaccination for anthrax and rabies.) Does this quote apply to today’s world? Why or Why not?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. Look at the picture in Science workbook Segment 3 page 1.  What are TWO observations that you can make about this picture? (Two observations that I can make about this picture are ______________________ and ___________________.)

2. Study the picture of California from 250 million years ago in Science Workbook Segment 3 page 2. Describe what California looked like at that time. (250 million years ago, California was  __________________________.)

3. Look at the picture in Science workbook Segment 3 page 3. How are Mount Shasta and Death Valley similar and how are they different? (Mount Shasta and Death valley are similar because  ___________________. Mount Shasta and Death valley are different because  ___________________.) 

4. BONUS Question:
Logic Puzzle: There are two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck in the middle. How many ducks are there?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What were three off-screen activities that you did this Winter Break? (Three off-screen activities that I did during the Winter Break were _______________, __________________. and __________________.)

2. What was your favorite subject in school during semester one this year and why? (My favorite subject in school during semester one was  _______________________ because ____________________________.)

3. What are two healthy Nutrition (diet) goals you have for this New Year 2022? (Two healthy Nutrition (diet) goals I have for this New Year 2022 are  __________________________, and  __________________________,)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: "Although Nature needs thousands or millions of years to create a new species, man needs only a few dozen years to destroy one." —Victor Scheffer (American biologist and the author of eleven books relating to natural history.) Does this quote apply to today’s world? Why or Why not?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. How are seasons related to weather? HINT: Earth's axis (Seasons are related to weather because ______________________.)

2. What are some extreme weather phenomenon that you can list? Name at least 3. (Some extreme weather phenomenon are __________________________.)

3. What is the weather today? (Today the weather is  ___________________.) 

4. BONUS Question:
Logic Puzzle: Susan and Lisa decided to play tennis against each other. They bet $1 on each game they played. Susan won three bets and Lisa won $5. How many games did they play?

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Watch the video linked at the top of the document. 
2. Answer the questions on the document (use a different color ink when typing your answer, like red)
3. When completed, make sure to turn in.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What did you create for your CC goal this quarter? (please describe what you created) (For my CC goal this quarter, I created ________________________________.)

2. What did you learn and/or what did you enjoy from creating your CC goal activity? (From my CC goal activity, I learned/enjoyed ______________________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over the weekend are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:

Science Talk of the day: If we found a planet that humans could live on, would we have a right to move there?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What grade do you think you will get on your Astronomy Unit test? Why? (I think I will get a __________ on my Astronomy Unit Test because ______________________.)

2. How did you study for your Astronomy unit test? [examples: flashcards, re-read notes in notebook/google classroom, watch videos, etc.]  (I studied for my Astronomy unit test by ________.)

3. How much sleep did you get last night? (Last night, I slept ___________________.) 

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “The highest forms of understanding we can achieve are laughter and human compassion.”― Richard Feynman ( Physicist and a Nobel laureate; helped develop the atomic bomb.) Does this statement ring true to you? Why or why not?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What three activities did you do to prepare your science notebook and study for your Astronomy test. (be specific) (The three activities that I did to prepare my science notebook and study for my Astronomy test were 1. ____________________,  2.____________________ and 3.  ____________________.)

2. Define 2 terms from the vocabulary list on your study guide. (Term 1:_________________, definition: __________________________________. Term 2:_________________, definition: __________________________________.)

3. What are your study plans for the upcoming Astronomy test? (be specific, provide 3 examples) (My study plan for the upcoming Astronomy test are 1. _________________________________, 2. _________________________________, and 3. _________________________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: I purchased five decks of card from the market and mixed them. Now I have (5 * 52 = 260 cards). What is minimum number of cards, I need to take out from the above 260 cards to guarantee at least one 'four of a kind'?

1. Open Gizmo: Summer and Winter.
2. Open document attached below.
3. Fill in document as you interact with Gizmo. (Use Complete sentences)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What are 3 study strategies you plan on using to study for the upcoming Astronomy Unit Test? (The 3 study strategies I plan on using to study for the upcoming Astronomy Unit Test are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

2. Define one word from the Astronomy Unit in your own words. (My vocabulary word is ________________ and my definition is ________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over the weekend? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over the weekend are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Prinka socks rack has 11 pink socks, 12 red socks, 13 orange socks, and 14 white socks, 15 brown socks. How many socks would she have to pull out in the dark to be sure she got a matching pair?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. If we are playing in the ocean on a warm day in July (Northern Hemisphere), what might they be doing in the Southern Hemisphere in July? List at least 2 activities. (see Seasons notes in science notebook) (In the Southern Hemisphere, the activities that can be done in July are ________________ and ________________.)

2. Define season, using your Gizmos worksheet page 2. (A season is ___________________________________________________.)

3. What are the 3 characteristics of winter (temperature, day length, and direct/indirect sunlight? (see workbook p. 25-26 or Seasons Notes)  (The 3 characteristics of winter are  ________________ temperatures,  ________________ days, and ________________ sunlight.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: China builds world's biggest solar farm in journey to become green superpower. Should the US follow in China's footsteps regarding solar power? Explain the reasons why or why not.

In your groups, work together on filling out the worksheet. Make sure to watch the videos (demonstrate the lab activity) on the second page of the worksheet as they will help you with answering the questions. We will go over the worksheet as a class.

Group Roles:
Captain: guide in the group, quiet down when needed
Recorder: report to class (making sure everyone is recording on their document)
Organizer: make sure everyone in your group has their supplies (headphones, chrome book)
Time Keeper: keep track of time, make sure everyone is on task

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What THREE healthy outdoor activities did you do over the Thanksgiving Break? (Be specific) (The healthy outdoor activities I did over the Thanksgiving Break were 1. ____________________,  2.____________________ and 3.  ____________________.)

2. What are you doing today to prepare for the school week? (What I am doing today to prepare for the school week is to (be specific) _______________________________ because ____________________.)

3. What were the TWO main topics you enjoyed from the Astronomy Unit and why? (The TWO main topics I enjoyed from the Astronomy Unit were ____________ and ______________.) (This is because _______________________________)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, he's one who asks the right questions.” ― Claude Levi-Strauss (French philosopher, social scientist, and one of the founding fathers of anthropology) What does this quote mean?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is the difference between meteor and meteoroid? (p. 100 in workbook) (The difference between meteor and meteoroid is __________________.)

2. How do you show appreciation/gratitude to the people in your life? (The 2 ways I show appreciation/gratitude to the people in my life are ________________ and  ________________.)

3. What are 3 self-care activities (different ways that you will take care of yourself) that you will do over Thanksgiving Break? (The 3 self-care activities that I will do over Thanksgiving Break are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Chanu bought an ice cream cone having 5 different flavor scoops. The five flavors in random order are Jamaica, nutty-chocolate, peppermint, walnut and orange These are some hints to help identify the puzzled reader to determine the order of flavor from top to bottom: 1. The bottom flavor of the cone has 7 letters. 2. The walnut scoop is at between Jamaica and the nutty-chocolate scoop. 3. Walnut is above the orange scoop but below the nutty-chocolate scoop. So can you figure out the flavor of ice cream in order from top to bottom?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. If we are playing in the rain in December (Northern Hemisphere), what might they be doing in the Southern Hemisphere in December? List at least 2 activities. (see Seasons notes in science notebook) (In the Southern Hemisphere, the activities that can be done in December are ________________ and ________________.)

2. List at least 3 strategies you use to take great notes. (The 3 strategies I use to take good notes are ______________, ______________ and ________________.)

3. What are the 3 characteristics of summer (temperature, day length, and direct/indirect sunlight? (see workbook p. 25-26 or Seasons Notes)  (The 3 characteristics of summer are  ________________ temperatures,  ________________ days, and ________________ sunlight.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Scrooge McDuck plans to go to the Treasure Island. It needed six days to reach there. One person can carry food and water for just four days. What is the fewest number of more people McDuck needed, to help him to carry enough food and water for this adventurous journey?

See Document for Instructions on how to complete the slides. 


Resource:
NASA website: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/overview/

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What materials do you have today to prepare for science class? (The materials that I have today to prepare for science class are ____________________.)

2. What grade do you think you will receive on your Astronomy Slideshow project? Why? (The grade that I think I will receive on my Astronomy Slideshow project is  ______ because ____________________.)

3. Part of effective learning is working well with other people. How do you contribute in making your group work well together? List 2 ways. (Two specific ways that I contribute to making my group work well together are  ____________ and ______________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Genius is 2% inspiration, 98% perspiration.” ― Thomas Edison (American inventor and businessman) What does this quote mean?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What instruments do Astronomers use to collect data about the universe? (see Science workbook p. 59) (Scientists collect data about the universe using tools such as_________________).

2. What do objects in space emit or give off that the tools can detect? What is the name used to describe it? (see Science workbook p. 59)  (All objects in space emit, or give off, ______________. This is called _________________)

3. How do Telescopes work in space? (see Science workbook p. 60)  (Telescopes work in space by ________________ )

4. BONUS Question:
When we have assemblies or guest speakers, what are my behavior expectations that the Science Teacher has? (In Science class, when we have a speaker, I am expected to ____________________).

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. When YOU enter Science class, without asking the teacher or classmates, how do you know what materials will be needed for the class? (I know what materials will be needed in class by ____________________).

2. How do you stay focused on task in Science Class? (I stay focused on task in Science class ___________).

3. Part of effective learning is maintaining physical boundaries from other people. How do you maintain physical boundaries with classmates? List 2 ways. (Two specific ways that I maintain physical distance from classmates in class are  ____________ and ______________ )

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: "We use science everyday to support so many things that we do. From the start of the day with a snooze of the alarm clock to the switch of the light to go to sleep – we are using science." How have you used science this past week?

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences - As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!
NOTE: Please number the answers and use sentence frames provided in (parentheses).

1. What is an ellipse? (see Science workbook p.99) (Ellipse is ________ shape. A ________'s __________ around the sun is an ellipse.)

2. How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect Earth?  (see Science workbook p. 25 figure 3) (Earth's tilted axis___________).

3. Define solstice and equinox. (see Science workbook p 26) (Solstice is ______________. Equinox is ________________ )

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Evolution hasn't created the perfect version of everything yet, but it's come pretty close in a lot of areas. There are lessons we can learn about all kinds of things from the natural world, such as how to design the quietest aircraft by studying owl feathers. What is something you can create based on lessons learned from nature? (I could __________________ just like _____________________ in nature.)

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1. Where is the moon located during a full moon phase? (see figure 3 p35) (During full moon phase, the moon is located ___________ the sun)

2. Where is the moon located during a new moon phase?  (see figure 3 p35) (During new moon phase, the moon is located ___________ the sun)

3. Define umbra and penumbra. (see p 36) (Umbra is ______________. Penumbra is ________________ )

4. BONUS Question:
Explain one thing that you learned during the Kindness assembly on Monday. How will you use this idea in your daily life? (I learned that _______.  I will____________).

1. Open Gizmo: Phases of the Moon.
2. Open document attached below.
3. Fill in document as you interact with Gizmo. (Use Complete sentences)

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1. When does the Lunar (Moon) Eclipse occur? ( The Lunar (Moon) Eclipse occurs when the ________ moves between the  ________, and the   ________ and casts a shadow).

2. What object is being covered during a Solar Eclipse?  (The object that is being covered during a Solar Eclipse is ___________).

3. What are two tasks at home that you can help your family with? Be specific. (Two specific tasks that I can help my family with this week are ____________ and ______________ )

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: "We use science everyday to support so many things that we do. From the start of the day with a snooze of the alarm clock to the switch of the light to go to sleep – we are using science." How have you used science this past week?

1. Open Gizmo: Eclipse.
2. Open document attached below.
3. Fill in document as you interact with Gizmo.

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1. What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse? (p. 37 in workbook) (The difference between a solar and lunar eclipse is __________________.)

2. What is the atmospheric composition of Earth? (p. 52 in workbook) (The atmospheric composition of Earth is ________________.)

3. What are the two Gas Giant planets that you did for your Astronomy Project? (The gas giant planets that I did for my Astronomy Project are ______________ and ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: Akbar called Birbal and asked him to draw a line on the floor. He asked Birbal to make that line smaller without erasing it. Birbal smiled and did it before Akbar could blink his eyes.  How did he managed to do it?

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1. What is an eclipse? (page 99 in workbook) (An eclipse is _______________.)

2. What is the mean temperature of Neptune? (p. 53 in workbook) (The mean temperature of Neptune is __________________.)

3. How far is Jupiter from the sun? (write your answer using AU; see scale model of solar system) (The distance from Jupiter to the sun is ____________AU.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Is medical testing on animals wrong? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. List the first three slides of your "Astronomy Slideshow" Project ( The first three slides of my "Astronomy Slideshow" Project are ________, ________, and  ________.)

2. What two objects orbit the Earth? (refer to the Solar System notes) (The two objects that orbit the Earth are _________ and ___________)

3. List 2 OFF- SCREEN Self-Care Activities you participated in this past weekend. And how much time did you spend on homework and for what subject. (Two Self- Care activities that I participated in this weekend were  ______________ and ____________. I spent _______ on _________ subject.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: "We use science everyday to support so many things that we do. From the start of the day with a snooze of the alarm clock to the switch of the light to go to sleep – we are using science." How have you used science this past week?

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1. Define Galaxy (page 99 of the workbook). (A Galaxy is ________.)

2. List two observations from the Disaster Preparedness Drill (be specific)? (My two observations from the Disaster Preparedness Drill were ______________ and ___________.) 

3. Which planet would you like to do your C.E.R on and why? (The planet that would like to do my CER on is ______________, because ________________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Humans are the world's greatest endurance runners: Are humans losing this ability due to their growing dependency on machines? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What is a telescope? (page 102 in workbook) (A telescope is  _______________.)

2. Give 2 examples of constellations? (page 15 in workbook) (Two examples of constellations include __________________.)

3. What is the difference between a star and a planet? (page 13 in workbook) (The difference between a star and a planet ____________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.― Stephen Hawking (English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. He was known for his groundbreaking work with black holes and relativity, and was the author of several popular science books including 'A Brief History of Time.') How does this quote apply to your life or world today?

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1. What is our "natural" satellite? (page 101 in workbook) (Our "natural" satellite is _______________.)

2. Which planets have rings? (The planets that have rings are __________________.)

3. What is one interesting fact about Mars? (Mars has ____________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Vocabulary Term of the Day: Atoms (physical science) Atoms are the basic units of matter and the defining structure of elements. The term "atom" comes from the Greek word for indivisible, because it was once thought that atoms were the smallest things in the universe and could not be divided. Why is it important to know this?

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1. List the four Outer Planets ( The four outer planets are ________, ________, ________, and  ________.)

2. Which planets have craters. (refer to the Planet Information Grid and notes) (The planets that have craters are ___________________.)

3. List 2 OFF- SCREEN Self-Care Activities you participated in this past weekend.  (Two Self- Care activities that I participated in this weekend were  ______________ and ____________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Will we discover a twin Earth? Why or why not?

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1. What are the terrestrial (made of rock) planets? (The terrestrial planets are ________.)

2. What is an astronomical unit (AU)? (An astronomical unit (AU) is ______________.) 

3. What is the difference between an orbit/revolution and a rotation?  (The difference between an orbit/revolution and a rotation ______________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: What has 5 (sometimes 4) hands but is normal? (Hint: You see this almost everyday. Hint: Some of the hands can be taken off.)

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1. What is a satellite? (page 13 in workbook) (A satellite is _______________)

2. On a clear night sky, what objects can you see in space? (On a clear night sky, the objects I can see are __________________.)

3. What are the main components of your spiral science notebook? (The main components of my spiral science notebook include ____________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “When you're getting ready to launch into space, you're sitting on a big explosion waiting to happen.”-Sally Ride (American engineer, physicist and astronaut.) What does this quote mean?

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1. Where is the Habitable (Goldilocks) zone located in space? (page 6 in workbook) ( The Habitable (Goldilocks) zone located in space is ________.)

2. Describe the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar system. (page 18-19 in workbook) (Geocentric model says ___________________. Heliocentric model says ___________________.  ) 

3. List 2 study strategies that you will use on your next unit test in science.  (Two study strategies that I will use on my next unit test in science are  ______________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Robot is Czech for "serf labor": Should robots replace all workers? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. Starting at the sun and moving outward, what is the correct order of the planets in our Solar System? (Planets in correct order from the sun are ________.)

2. Which galaxy is our solar system located in? ( Our solar system is located in ___________________ galaxy.) 

3. Which planet has a red spot on it?  (Planet ______________ has a red spot on it.)

4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: I bought a brand new car and decided to visit my friend on the very next day. It took me an hour and a half to reach his place. I decided to call it a day and return back to my house at night. I was surprised that I was able to reach back home in just 90 minutes despite the fact that I drove at the same speed. How can this be possible?

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1. What did you do for self-care this weekend that did not involve screens? (For self care this weekend, I _______________)

2. What is a Jungle? Why are jungles important for our planet? (Jungle is _________. Jungles are important for our planet ________________.)

3. What makes the jungle a challenging place for life? (A jungle is a challenging place to live ____________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: Chimps and language: Does the fact that Chimps can learn sign language entitle them to some rights comparable to humans? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. How did you study for your science unit test? [examples: flashcards, re-read notes in notebook/google classroom, watch videos, etc.]  (I studied for my science unit test by ________.)

2. How much sleep did you get last night? ( Last night, I slept ___________________.) 

3. What is one self-care offline activity you will do this weekend?  (One self-care offline activity that I will do this weekend is ______________.)

4. BONUS Question: 
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Science makes people reach for truth and objectivity; it teaches people to accept reality, with wonder and admiration, not to mention the deep awe and joy that the natural order of things brings to the true scientist.” ― Lise Meitner (Austrian Physicist helped discover nuclear fission [atom bomb]) What does this quote mean?

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1. To convert from kilogram (high) to gram (low), one must _____________ by 1000. (Multiply or divide) (Copy statement and fill in blank)

2. To convert from cm (low) to meter (high), one must _____________ by 100. (Multiply or divide) (Copy statement and fill in blank)

3. What evidence do you have that you will do well on your first science unit test? (Evidence includes____________)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”-Rachel Carson (American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book catalyzed the global environmental movement.) What does this quote mean?

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1. What is the base unit for Temperature?  (The base unit for temperature is ________.)

2. Define and explain what the clock does? (The clock is ___________________. It is used to _____________________________.) 

3. "How well will you do on the first Science unit test?" Write a complete CLAIM statement.  (On the first science unit test, I will  ______________.)

4. BONUS Question:
Science Talk of the day: A corpse lives after a brain dies: Should brain activity be the measure of life? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. What is the base unit for volume?  (The base unit for volume is ________.)

2. Define and explain what the MENISCUS is? (The meniscus is ___________________. It can be used to _____________________________.) 

3. List one of the measuring TOOLS we used in the volume lab.  (One of the measuring tools we used in the volume lab was ______________.)

4. BONUS Question: 
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.” –Rita Levi-Montaicini (Italian-American neurologist who shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1986 for her discovery of NGF (nerve growth factor). What does this quote mean?

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1. What do the letters C.E.R stand for? (The letters C.E.R. stand for C= __________ E= __________  R= __________.)

2. Explain and give an example of QUANTITATIVE OBSERVATION. (Quantitative observation is __________. An example of a quantitative observation is __________.)

3. Explain and give an example of QUALITATIVE OBSERVATION. (Qualitative observation is __________. An example of a qualitative observation is __________.)

4. BONUS Question: 
Science Talk of the day: Pandas bad at digesting bamboo: Should scientists introduce a new source of food for pandas? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. The Metric system is based on units of ( _______)?


2. What is the metric unit for temperature? (Temperature is measured in  ________.)?

3. What is the metric unit of measurement for Mass? (Mass is measured in  ________.)?

4. What is the metric unit of measurement for Length? (Length is measured in  ________.)?


5. BONUS Question:
During the Gummi Worm Lab, what was YOUR lab role? What did you do to participate actively in this role? What can you improve on next time? Be specific.

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1. How do we define mass? (Mass is defined as _______)

2. What is the unit of measurement for mass? (Mass is measured in  ________.)

3. What are the four parts of the digital weighing scale (The four parts of the digital scale are ___________)


4. BONUS Question:
Puzzle of the Day: On a weekend, two father and their sons planned for fishing in the lake near to their house. Till the lunchtime, each man and son was able to catch one fish. They happily carried their basket to their home for cooking. But when they opened their basket, there were only three fishes. How can this be possible seeking the fact that none of the fish were eaten, lost or thrown back?

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1. Why is the metric system important in science? (Metric system is important in science because _______)

2. Name three facts about the metric system? (Three facts about the metric system are ________.)

3. How could you use the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework to solve a puzzle? (CER framework can be used to solve a puzzle by ___________)

4. BONUS Question:
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Science is a quest for understanding.” - Jocelyn Bell Burnell (British astrophysicist, scholar and trailblazer discovered the space-based phenomena known as pulsars, going on to establish herself as an esteemed leader in her field.) What does this quote mean?

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1. When measuring the height of a person, which unit in the metric system would be used?   
(When measuring the height of a person, we would use_______)

2. If I was to find the distance between Rome and Paris, which unit of measurement would I most likely be using?      
(The distance between Rome and Paris can be measured in________.)

3. One event from last week that stands out in your mind? 
(From last week, I remember ___________)

4. BONUS Question:

84% of people reading this will not find the the mistake in this A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z.
(The mistake is____________)

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1. List three lab safety rules that you remember.


2. Reasoning: Why is it important to be safe in a lab? (Hint: include evidence from lab safety contract)


3. From Bill Nye video, what are the four things we measure most? 

BONUS QUESTION

4. Puzzle of the Day: I just bought a new car for myself. The car's number is pretty unique as anyone can know my name through it. My car's number is WV733N. Can you find out my name?

Watch 2 videos from the list and then fill in the CER Graphic Organizer.
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5oyxIbc8bo&list=PLaGPfd-hJ-NACgCpwvJ8_kCpUo1SrK-Tn&index=6
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2EcgNfK3PA
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3lrhPeK6gU
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz12277AynI

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1. "I am responsible for the safety of myself and others in the lab." List three ways that you can make sure that you and others are safe in the lab.


2. How are observations and evidence related? How are they similar? How are they different?


3. What are two types of observations (HINT: Q words)?

BONUS QUESTION

4. Interesting Quote of the Day: “You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people.”– Grace Hopper (American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral.) What does this quote mean?

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1. When you see the word "CER", what do you think these letter C, E, R stand for?


2. What evidence can you recall that proved how dinosaurs went extinct?


3. Explain why it is important to follow chromebook guidelines.

BONUS QUESTION

4. Vocabulary Term of the Day: Theory (science) A theory is a scientific explanation that is widely accepted because it has been tested repeatedly and not proven false. A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. Such fact-supported theories are not "guesses" but reliable accounts of the real world. What scientific theories can you name?

1. Review notes on Observations versus Inferences
2. Complete the worksheet

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1. What are the five senses?


2. Define Inference.


3. Make a prediction about what we will learn in science next. Do not use "I think..." or "I feel..." statements.

BONUS QUESTION

4. Science Talk of the day: What will it take to have consistent space travel? Explain your ideas.

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1. How was your weekend? Describe one healthy activity that you did OFF-screen.

2. In your own words, what is critical reasoning/thinking?

3. Share two chromebook rules that you have been following. Be specific.

BONUS QUESTION

4. Puzzle of the Day: In a particular game, there can be eight players at one time on the pitch and they last for seventy minutes. In the total duration, six players substitute with each player. All the players are then for the same time on the pitch including the substitutes. Can you calculate the time each player was on the pitch?

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1. How would you describe a car to an alien?


2. What would happen if it never rained?


3. How would you improve a sofa to make it better?

BONUS QUESTION
4. Science Talk of the day: A new ocean: Will any humans be alive for the ocean that some scientists’ say is forming in Africa? Explain the reasons why or why not.

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1. Do you know what clever is? Did you use clever last year?


2. Define critical reasoning. If you don't know what it is, write out what you think it might mean.


3. When is Back to School Night (BTSN)? Are your parents coming?

BONUS QUESTION

4. Interesting Quote of the Day: “… it is shameful that there are so few women in science… In China there are many, many women in physics. There is a misconception in America that women scientists are all dowdy spinsters. This is the fault of men. In Chinese society, a woman is valued for what she is, and men encourage her to accomplishments yet she remains eternally feminine.”- Chien-Shiung Wu (Chinese American nuclear physicist who has been dubbed "the First Lady of Physics”) What does this quote mean?

Please follow instructions on the google slides. Note: Click on the "green" hyperlink to go to the appropriate site.

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1. Did you do anything challenging last week? Explain why and how this was challenging you.


2. Did you ask for help for anything last week? Was assistance helpful?


3. What is the best mistake you have ever made? Why?

BONUS QUESTION

4.  Interesting Quote of the Day: “Don’t be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don’t let others discourage you or tell you that you can’t do it. In my day I was told women didn’t go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn’t.” — Gertrude B. Elion (American pharmacologist who shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1988 for the development of drugs used to treat several major diseases.) What does this quote mean?

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1. How was your weekend? 

2. How is 6th grade going for you so far? Do you have any questions/concerns?

3. Define growth mindset. If you don't know what it is, write out what you think it might mean.

BONUS QUESTION

4. Puzzle of the Day: There is a jar containing toffees that can be either orange flavored or strawberry flavored. You know the fact that there is at least one orange flavored toffee in that jar. You close your eyes and pick two toffees on random. You are provided with the fact that at least one of them will be strawberry flavored. Can you now find out how many strawberry toffees are there in that jar?

Take your time completing this activity. This is for me to get to know you better, there is no need to rush through the slides.

We will look over the syllabus in class, you will be provided a hard copy. Let me know if you have any questions.


Parent and Student signatures are due next class period.

Results will be emailed back to students after they finish their quiz 
- Students will pass if they score at least 3 correct out of 4 on each section of the quiz. Students will be notified via email. 


- Students who score less than 3 correct out of 4 on any section will not pass. The teacher will be CC’d on their email. The student will be assigned homework to review the presentation, do an activity to demonstrate a fuller understanding, and retake the quiz only after approved by the teacher.

From the list below: tell me what items you can bring to school and what you might need. 




Recommended Materials
● Chromebooks (charged & ready to go
daily)
● Notebook is used exclusively for science
- it should be a 100 Page College Ruled
Single Subject Spiral Notebook (8.5”X11”).
● Blue/black ink pens, pencils & erasers
● Headphones
● Folder (specific for science)
● Colored pencils
● Markers/Highlighter
● Glue stick or tape
● METRIC ruler (ok if has both cm & inches)