5th Period Science - Alsharif-5(A) Assignments

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1. Have you learned/know anything about genetics? List some topics you know or want to learn more about?
(1. I have/haven’t learned about genetics, the topics I want to learn more about are  ________________ and __________________.)

2. The root of fragmentation is fragment. How does this relate to the meaning of the word fragmentation?
(2. Fragmentation means ________________.) 

3. What do you think is the difference between acquired traits and inherited traits?
(3. I think the difference between acquired traits and inherited traits is ________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is your favorite Disney character? Why? 
(4. My favorite Disney character is ________ because ___________.)

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1. List 3 study strategies you used to prepare for the Unit Test.
(1. The 3 study strategies I used to prepare for the Unit Test are _____________, _____________, and _____________.)

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

 3. What grade do you think you will get on your Human Body Systems Unit test? Why? 
(3. I think I will get a __________ on my Human Body Systems Test because ______________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. It is Quarter 4! Wow! You are 75% done with 6th grade! Describe a success that you have had this year.
(4. This year, I have had success with __________. I am proud of myself because _________.)

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1. Describe one fact that you know about the nervous system.
(1. One fact that I know about the nervous system is __________.)

2. When is your Human Body Systems unit test (day and date)?
(2. The human body systems unit test will be on ________, April _____.)

3. List at least three organ systems from your EBS that will be on the unit test.
(3. Three organ systems that will be on the unit test are _________, __________, and __________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What was your favorite part of the spring break?
(4. My favorite part of the spring break was______________.)

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1. Describe one thing/activity that you have liked about the PBL Human Body System project.
(1. One thing that I liked about the PBL human body system project is ___________.)

2. Have you started preparing for your presentation? What do you need to finalize before your presentation on Monday or Tuesday?
(2. I have/have not started preparing for my presentation. I need to do _______ to prepare for the presentation.)

3. When working on a project, do you like working on your own or with a group?
(3. When working on a project, I like working __________.)

BONUS Question
4. You are at karaoke night. What song do you pick to sing? Why?
(4. A good song that I like to sing is ____________ because _____________.)

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1. What are you going to work on during class today for your project?
(1. I am going to work on __________.)

2. When is your entire PBL project due (including poster board & interactive)?
(2. The PBL project is due ______ at the end of the class period.)

3. How do you plan on earning more ClassDojo points for the last quarter of the year?
(3. I plan to earn ClassDojo points by __________________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is the schedule for Wednesday (what class will you be with?)?
(4. The class that I will be with on Wednesday is ________.)

REMINDER: Print Research for Wednesday (Project Critiques) & bring any supplies if needed

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1. Your interactive should be done by the end of the class period. What is one strategy you will use to make sure your group finishes the interactive? (e.g. working together, helping, getting supplies, clean up etc.)
(1. One strategy I will use to make sure my group finishes the interactive is _______________.)

2. Is your interactive fun? Educational? Hands-on?
(2. My interactive is/isn’t fun, is/isn’t educational, and is/isn’t hands-on.)

3. How will the interactive be movable/functional? What will others using your interactive move?
(3. The interactive will be movable/functional by _______________.)

BONUS Question
4. First day of spring is Friday, Mar 20, 2026!! What is your favorite thing about spring?
(4. My favorite thing about spring is ________________.)

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1. How was your weekend? Describe!
(1. This weekend was ________ because I was able to ______________.)

2. Is all of your research done? Are you ready to get them printed?
(2. My research is/isn’t done. I am/am not ready to get them printed.)

3. Describe a helpful word or phrase that you could use to give helpful feedback on someone else's work.
(3. A helpful word or phrase for feedback is __________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is your body system for the project? Define what your body system is.
(4. My body system is ____________ and it means __________________.)

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1. What plant parts do we eat?
(1. Plant parts we eat include __________, fruit, leaf, __________, seed, and __________.)

2. What is the difference between the shape of a volvox and paramecium.
(2. The difference between the shape of a volvox and paramecium is ____________.)

3. What grade do you think you will get on your 6 Kingdoms Unit test? Why?
(3. I think I will get a __________ on my 6 Kingdoms Unit Test because ______________________.)

BONUS Question
4. How many hours of sleep did you get last night?
(4. I slept for ________ hours last night.)

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1. Describe an important skill or behavior that is needed to successfully work in a group.
(1. When I work in a group it is important for me to _________.)

2. How would you explain what a body system is?
(2. A body system is _______________.)

3. Name a person in your lab group and describe one thing about them (a hobby, interest, pet, etc.)
(3. _____________________ is in my lab group. One thing about this person is ______________________.)

BONUS Question
4. What's your greatest strength?(4. My greatest strength is _____________.)

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1. Using your Eukaryotes Notes related to Animalia symmetry, fill in the blanks.
(1. Asymmetry has no symmetry like __________. Humans and insects have bilateral symmetry which means ____________. Radial symmetry have parts that radiate from a central axis like __________.)

2. What are the four methods of seed dispersal?
(2. The four methods of seed dispersal are __________, __________, __________, and __________.)

3. Flower Reproductive Parts:
(3. Female reproductive parts are pistil which include __________, style, and _________. Male reproductive parts are stamen which include anther and __________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is your favorite ocean species?
(4. My favorite ocean species is ___________________________.)

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1. What shape are most bacteria? (there are 3)
(1. Bacteria shape are ______________, ______________ or ________________.)

2. What is your favorite type of flower (or other plant)? Why?
(2. My favorite flower/plant is __________ because ________________.)

3. What is the difference between bacteria and archaea? (HINT: look at classification notes)
(3. The difference between bacteria and archaea is ___________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What were three self-care activities that you did over the weekend?
(4. Three self-care activities that I did over the weekend were __________, __________, and __________.)

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1. Using your A.S. Virus Notes, fill in the blanks.
(1. Viruses need a _________. Similar to prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells, viruses have _________ material, either DNA or ________. Viruses are not _________.)

2. Are bacteria larger or smaller than viruses?
(2. Bacteria are _________ than viruses.)

3. What is the difference between protist and fungi? (HINT: look at classification notes)
(3. The difference between protist and fungi is ___________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is your favorite cookie flavor?
(4. My favorite cookie flavor is _____________.)

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

2. What is a virus? (see workbook)
(2. A virus is ________________.)

3. How will you remember the taxonomy? (you can use the one I provided or make up your own)
(3. Taxonomy: D________ K________ P________ C________ O________ F________ G________ S________)

BONUS QUESTION
4. How are you feeling right now? Choose one word that describes you at this moment.
(4. One word that describes how I'm feeling right now is __________.)

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1. What are the 2 kingdoms that have multicellular organisms?
(1. The 2 kingdoms that have multicellular organisms are ___________ and ____________.)

2. How are scientific names formatted? Give an example.
(2. Scientific names are formatted by ___________. An example: _______ ___________.)

3. List the taxonomy for how animals are classified. (HINT: there are 8)
(3. The taxonomy for animal classification is _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______.)

BONUS Question
4. Next week there is no school for the February Break! What are you looking forward to doing?
(4. Next week I plan to _________. It will be _______ because __________.)

1. Login to Clever
2. Go to ExploreLearning - rostering (see attached image)
3. Go to Class
4. Click on Dichotomous Keys
5. Click on the ORANGE rocketship to launch Gizmos.

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1. What were the TWO main topics/labs/activities you enjoyed from the Cells & Microscopes Unit?
(1. The TWO main topics/labs/activities I enjoyed from the Cells & Microscopes Unit are ______________ and ________________.)

2. What are three words that you would use to describe yourself?
(2. Three words that I would use to describe myself are __________, __________, and __________.)

3. What does dichotomous key mean?
(3. Dichotomous key is _____________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Would you rather have the ability to speak to animals or be able to read minds?
(4. I would rather ________ because _________.)

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1. List 3 study strategies you used to prepare for the Cells & Microscopes Unit Test.
(1. The 3 study strategies I used to prepare for the Cells Unit Test are _____________, _____________, and _____________.)

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

3. What grade do you think you will get on your Cells & Microscopes Unit test? Why?
(3. I think I will get a __________ on my Cells & Microscopes Unit Test because ______________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What will be the next unit we will be doing in Science?
(4. The next unit we will be doing in Science is _________________.)

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The same kahoot that we did in class but you can do it again to practice & review for the test.

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1. What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?
(1. The difference between diffusion and osmosis is _______________________.)

2. List at least three topics from your EBS that will be on the unit test.
(2. Three topics that will be on the unit test are _________, __________, __________.)

3. Based on the Eggciting lab, what happened when the egg was placed in the corn syrup versus the water?
(3. The egg that was in the corn syrup ___________ and the water ______________.)

BONUS Question
4. Think of a song that you like (and who sings it). Why do you like the song?
(4. A song that I like is ________ by ______. The reason I like this song is ________.)

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1. What is the difference between a prokaryote and an eukaryotic cell? (HINT: what do they rhyme with)
(1. The difference between a prokaryote and an eukaryotic cell is _______________________.)

2. For the Eggciting lab, why was the egg placed in the vinegar?
(2. The egg was placed in the vinegar because ____________.)

3. When is your Cells Unit Test (day and date)? What do you plan to do to study for the test?
(3. The Cells Unit test is on ________, Feb. _______. I will plan to study by _____________.)

BONUS Question
4. What do you think is the grossest food in the world?
(4. I think is the grossest food in the world is ____________.)

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1. List at least 2 organelles that are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells.
(1. 2 organelles that are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells are ______________ and _______________.)

2. What is one interesting fact that you learned from the Bill Nye Cells? How many cells are in an egg?
(2. One interesting fact that I learned from the Bill Nye Cells video is _________________________. There are _____ cells in an egg.)

3. Based on the Cell Types Gizmos, what is the main difference between E. Coli (bacteria) and Paramecium (Protist)?
(3. The main difference between E. Coli (bacteria) and Paramecium (Protist) is __________.)

BONUS Question
4. Would you rather live in the ocean or on the moon? Describe.
(4. I would rather live ___________ because ___________.)

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1. When using a microscope, what power/objective do you start at? Which focus knob do you use?
(1. When starting to use a microscope, you start at __________ power/objective and the ___________ knob.)

2. Based on the cell size lab, what are 2 reasons why cells have to be small?
(2. The 2 reasons that cells are small because ______________ and _______________.)

3. When is your cells quiz? What will you do to prepare for the quiz?
(3. The Cells Quiz will be on ____________ next week. I will prepare for the quiz by _________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is the favorite specimen that you saw under the microscope?
(4. My favorite specimen that I saw under the microscope is ______________.)

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1. Make a claim on the size of cells.
(1. The size of cells are _____________.)

2. List at least one organelle and tell me what its function is.
(2. The organelle ____________ is responsible for ___________________.)

3. Which organelle is easy for you to remember? Why?
(3. The organelle that is easy for me to remember is __________ because ______________.)

BONUS Question
4. If you could transform into any animal, what would it be?
(4. If I could transform into any animal, I would want to be _______________.)

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1. What is the major difference between animals and plants? (HINT: think about heterotrophs & autotrophs)
(1. The major difference between animals and plants is ________________________.)

2. Which organelle provides energy for the cell? (look at cell function lab, hint: battery)
(2. The organelle that provides energy for the cell is the ______________.)

3. Explain how to place and remove a slide from the stage. List at least three important steps.
(3. To place and remove a slide from the stage you _________, _________, and _________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is a silly subject that isn’t in school but should be?
(4. A silly subject that isn’t in school but should be is _______________.)

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1. Give me an example of a stimulus. (refer to the gizmos from last class)
(1. An example of a stimulus is _________________.)

2. Define magnification. How do you calculate TOTAL magnification?
(2. Magnification is ________________. To calculate TOTAL magnification ______________.)

3. Where are the objectives found on a microscope?
(3. The objectives on a microscope are found _________________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is one self-care offline activity you did this weekend?
(4. One self-care offline activity that I did this weekend was ______________.)

1. Login to Clever
2. Go to ExploreLearning - rostering (see attached image)
3. Go to Class
4. Click on Human Homeostasis 
5. Click on the ORANGE rocketship to launch Gizmos.

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1. What does "micro" and "scope" mean?
(1. Micro means _____________ and scope refers to _________________.)

2. At high power, which knob do you NEVER use?
(2. At high power, the knob you NEVER use is ______________.)

3. Why is it important to maintain homeostasis?
(3. Maintaining homeostasis is important because _________________.)

BONUS Question
4. Would you rather only eat chocolate or sour candy for the rest of your life?
(4. I would rather only eat ____________ for the rest of my life.)

1. Login to Clever
2. Go to ExploreLearning - rostering (see attached image)
3. Go to Class
4. Click on Human Homeostasis 
5. Click on the ORANGE rocketship to launch Gizmos.

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1. What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
(1. The difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms is _______________.)

2. List the 6 characteristics of life.
(2. The 6 characteristics of life are _________, _________, _________, __________, _________, and __________.)

3. Give an example of something that is living and nonliving?
(3. Something living is __________ and nonliving is ____________.)

BONUS Question
4. Imagine a happy thought or happy thing. Describe why it makes you happy.
(4. A happy thing is ______________________. It makes me feel happy because __________________.)

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Happy New Year! 2026!!

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

2. Are you happy with your science grade for semester 1 (S1 in powerschool)? What will you do the same/different this semester to be a better scientist?
(2. I (am/am not) happy with my science grade for semester 1. I will do the (same/different) this semester to be a better scientist is ___________.)

3. Describe one thing that you would like to do in this new year. It can be a goal or a plan for an activity/event.
(3. One thing that I'd like to do this year is ______________________ because _____________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What was your favorite part of the break?
(4. My favorite part of the break was______________.)

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1. Why do we examine graphs when talking about climate change?
(1. We examine graphs when talking about climate change because _______________.)

2. List 3 key parts/components of a graph.
(2. 3 components of a graph are ______________________, ______________________, and ______________________.)

3. What was your favorite topic/lesson/lab from our science class so far this year?
(3. My favorite topic/lesson/lab is _______________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Do you like to play dodgeball? Are you competing on a team this Friday afternoon? Or do you have other plans? Tell me about it!

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1. What causes wildfires and how can they be prevented?
(1. Wildfires are caused by _____________ and to prevent them we can _______________.)

2. Fill in the blanks. (Workbook Seg 3 p. 72)
(2. Global climate changes also have ________ effects on regional _________ patterns. Warmer temperatures result in _________ energy and __________ water vapor in the atmosphere. This can make heat waves _________, flooding _______, and severe storms more ____________.)

3. Describe a resource that you use in everyday life that comes from the Earth. Where is it found? Air? Water? Ground/Soil?
(3. A resource that I use is _____. It is found in _______)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Which extreme weather event would you want to experience?
(4. The extreme weather event that I want to experience is ________________.)

TYPO on question #7: instead of "Tufted PENGUIN" it is "Tufted PUFFIN."

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TYPO on question #7: instead of "Tufted PENGUIN" it is "Tufted PUFFIN."

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

2. When is our climate change quiz? What resource can you use during the quiz?
(2. The climate change quiz will be _______. I can use my _____during the quiz.)

3. When working in a science lab, what is an important safety rule?
(3. An important safety rule to follow in science is ___________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. How often do you clean out your backpack?
(4. I usually clean out my backpack ______________.)

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1. What does your name mean? How did you get your name?
(1. My name means _______________. I got my name ____________.)

2. What are different human activities that change Earth’s surface faster than any geologic process? (HINT: look at the bold parts on p. 64-65 in Workbook Seg. 3)
(2. Different human activities that impact global temperatures are __________, __________, __________ and __________.)

3. Name a person in your life that you who is always there for you. Describe something that you appreciate about them.
(3. A person who always supports me is ________. I appreciate __________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or fall treat?
(4. My favorite Thanksgiving food or fall treat is________.)

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1. List at least 3 greenhouse gases. (Workbook Seg 3 p. 59)
(1. 3 greenhouse gases are ___________, ___________, and ____________.)

2. Fill in the blanks. (Workbook Seg 3 p. 59)
(2. The greenhouse ___________ is the process by which the greenhouse gases trap ___________, keeping ___________ warm.)

3. Look at the graph on page 63 in Workbook Seg 3. What is the trend of the graph?
(3. The trend of the graph is _____________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Name an adult at school that you appreciate and state why.
(4. An adult at school that I appreciate is ____________ because __________________.)

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1. Fill in the blanks. (Workbook Seg 3 p. 60)
(1. Climate ___________ is a sudden or ___________ change in Earth’s ___________.)

2. What are 3 factors that cause climate change? (Workbook Seg 3 p. 60-61)
(2. 3 factors that cause climate change are ___________, ___________, and ____________.)

3. When carbon dioxide levels are high, how does that impact global temperatures? (Workbook Seg 3 p. 66)
(3. When carbon dioxide levels are high, then global temperatures _____________.)

BONUS Question
4. What are you thankful for?
(4. I am thankful for __________ because __________.)

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1. What can be a consequence for rising sea levels? (Workbook Seg 3 p. 69-70)
(1. A consequence for rising sea levels is ______________________.)

2. Fill in the blanks. (Workbook Seg 3 p. 71)
(2. With rising global temperatures melting _______, decomposing plant matter that has been covered for _______ of years releases _______ _______ and _______ gases; which are greenhouse gases.)

3. Based on the map on p. 70 in Workbook Seg 3, why is a city like Sacramento, CA, especially vulnerable to rising sea levels?
(3. A city like Sacramento, CA, is especially vulnerable to rising sea levels because _____________.)

BONUS Question
4. World Kindness Day is on November 13. It is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. Describe one act of kindness that you can do today (or sometime soon).
(4. A kind thing that I can do is _______.)

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1. Fill in the blanks. (Workbook Seg 3 p. 60)
(1. Ice cores, which look like _________ rods, contain air _________ and particles such as _________ ash, sea salt and _________.)

2. Why do you think scientists analyze ice cores? (Workbook Seg 3 p. 60)
(2. I think scientists analyze ice cores to _____________________.)

3. What are the 5 factors that affect climate? (Workbook Seg 3 p. 49)
(3. The 5 factors that affect climate are ___________, ____________, ___________, ___________, and ____________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Would you rather travel into the future or into the past? Why? What would you want to see/do?
(4. I would rather _________ because I would want to ____________.)

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1. Look at p. 54-55 in workbook #3. Choose a region/location of the world and describe what type of climate is in that region.
(1. In ___________________, there is a _______________ climate.)

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

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

BONUS QUESTION
4. What are you looking forward to doing during your 4-day weekend?
(4. During the 4-day weekend, I am looking forward to ___________________.)

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1. What is the difference between a warm and a cold ocean current?
(1. The difference between a warm ocean current and a cold ocean current is ___________________________________________________.)

2. Look at the image on p.51 in workbook #3. Which type of ocean current flows on the west coast of North America/near where we are? (Warm or Cold? and what is the name of it?)
(2. The ocean current that flows on the west coast is called the __________ and it is a _________ current.)

3. How will you study for your weather & climate test on Thursday/Friday?
(3. I will study for my weather & climate test on Thursday/Friday by ________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Would you rather swim in a pool full of Nutella or a pool full of maple syrup?
(4. I would rather swim in a pool full of _______________ because _______________________.)

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1. What is the difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze? (Seg 3 p.23)
(1. The difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze is ____________________.)

2. Fill in the blanks. (2. Winds are caused by ___________ ____________ where _______ air rises and ________ air sinks.)

3. How does the ocean affect our climate? (See notes p. 50 in notebook)(3. Near the ocean, the climate in the summer would be _____________ and in the winter it would be ___________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is your favorite cartoon?
(4. My favorite cartoon is _________________.)

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1. Does land or sea heat up and cool faster? Why?
(1. ___________ heat up and cool faster because _________________.)

2. What is the difference between weather and climate.
(2. Weather is __________________________________ but climate is ___________________________________.)

3. List at least 5 examples of different landforms. (Seg 1 p. 165-167)
(3. Different landforms include __________, __________,__________, __________, and __________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. When is your Weather & Climate Unit Test (day and date)?
(4. The Weather & Climate test is on ________, Nov. _______.)

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Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What are Earth’s four major spheres? (use your workbook Seg 1 pages 158-159)
(1. Earth’s four major spheres are __________, __________, __________, and __________.)

2. What is the difference between topography and landforms. (use your workbook Seg 1 page 165)
(2. The difference between topography and landforms is _________________.)

3. Fill in the blanks (use Seg 1 page 166 to help you): 3. A mountain is a landform with both _______ elevation and ________ relief. Landforms that have high ______ and low relief are called plateaus while plains have low elevation and _______ relief.

BONUS QUESTION
4. What will be your group role for today’s lab?
(4. My group role for today’s lab is ____________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What are Earth’s four major spheres? (use your workbook Seg 1 pages 158-159)
(1. Earth’s four major spheres are __________, __________, __________, and __________.)

2. What is the difference between topography and landforms. (use your workbook Seg 1 page 165)
(2. The difference between topography and landforms is _________________.)

3. Fill in the blanks (use Seg 1 page 166 to help you): 3. A mountain is a landform with both _______ elevation and ________ relief. Landforms that have high ______ and low relief are called plateaus while plains have low elevation and _______ relief.

BONUS QUESTION
4. What will be your group role for today’s lab?
(4. My group role for today’s lab is ____________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. List the four types of fronts from your air masses notes.
(1. The four types of fronts are ___________, ___________, ____________, and ____________.)

2. Fill in the blanks. (2. Winds move from areas of ________ air pressure to areas of ________ air pressure.)

3. Why do you think that normally Santa Cruz/Los Gatos does not get snow in the winter? Describe your ideas...at least one factor or reason.
(3. Normally, we don't get snow in the winter because _______________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is your favorite month of the year? Why?
(4. My favorite month is ______ because ______.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. List 4 weather instruments that we use to predict the weather.
(1. Four weather instruments that we use to predict the weather are ___________, ___________, ____________, and ____________.)

2. When recording the weather forecast on the news, what are at least 3 pieces of weather information do you need to include?
(2. When recording the weather forecast 3 pieces of information that I need to include are ___________, ____________, and ____________.)

3. What is your favorite type of precipitation (rain, snow, fog, hail, etc) and why?
(3. My favorite type of precipitation is _________ because ___________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Would you rather always be hot or always be cold?
(4. I would rather ______________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. From our SEL lesson on Wednesday, describe something that you are grateful for.
(1. From our SEL lesson on Wednesday, something that I am grateful for is _______________.)

2. What are four common types of precipitation?
(2. The four common types of precipitation are ___________, ___________, ____________, and ____________.)

3. In addition to water vapor, what else is needed for clouds to form? (HINT: condensation p. 50 in Workbook Seg 2)
(3. In addition to water vapor, clouds need ________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. How do you protect yourself and your belongings during lab? List at least 2 lab safety precautions.
(4. Lab safety precautions to protect myself and my belongings during lab are ___________ and ___________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Fill in the blanks (p. 49 in Seg 2 workbook). 1. A _____________ is any series of events that repeat in the same order over and over again. The hydrologic cycle is another name for the _________ ________.

2. List at least four processes that occur in the water cycle.
(2. Four processes that occur in the water cycle are ___________, ____________, ___________, and ____________.)

3. True or False. The ability of air to hold water vapor depends on temperature.
(3. True or False)

BONUS QUESTION
4. Can you tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps? Explain how this works. [use link for info]
(4. We can tell temperature by counting cricket chirps ___________.)
https://www.noaa.gov/education/explainers/can-crickets-tell-temperature-answer-is-in-their-chirp

Topics: Clouds, Weather -- Features: Bp Quiz, Bp Pause Points, Bp Quiz, Bp Vocab Builder, Bp Pause Points

1. Login to Clever
2. Go to ExploreLearning - rostering (see attached image)
3. Go to Class
4. Click on Water Cycle
5. Click on the ORANGE rocketship to launch Gizmos.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Define water cycle.
(1. Water cycle is _____________.)

2. List at least 3 water reservoirs/sources.
(2. 3 water reservoirs include __________, __________, and __________.)

3. True or False. Some objects lose kinetic energy because of friction.
(3. True or False)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What would happen if it never rained?
(4. If it never rained, __________________________________________.)

Topics: Water Cycle -- Features: Bp Quiz, Bp Vocab Builder, Bp Pause Points

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Fill in the blank. 1. Heat transfer that moves in a circular motion is called _____________.

2. True or False. Convection happens in fluids, like air or water, where hot air sinks and cool air rises, creating a flow.
(2. True or False)

3. What are 3 good conductors?
(3. 3 good conductors are ____________, ____________, and ______________.)

BONUS Question
4. Which state of matter has less kinetic energy?
(4. The state of matter that has less kinetic energy is ___________.)

Complete the VST then take a screenshot of your results to upload to this assignment to get credit.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What are 3 good insulators?
(1. 3 good insulators are ____________, ____________, and ______________.)

2. True or False. Heat is transferred from warmer areas to cooler areas by conduction, convection, and radiation.
(2. True or False)

3. How can you tell if an object is hot without touching it?
(3. I can tell if an object is hot without touching it by ______________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What is one self-care offline activity you did this weekend?
(4. One self-care offline activity that I did this weekend is ______________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What are the 2 temperature scales that we use in science?
(1. The 2 temperature scales that we use in science are __________ and __________.)

2. True or False. Radiation is the only form of heat transfer that does not require matter.
(2. True or False)

3. Why do some materials feel hotter than others, even if the two materials are at the same temperature?
(3. Even if they are at the same temperature, some materials feel hotter than others because _______________.)

BONUS Question
4. What dessert would you have for dinner every night if you could?
(4. The dessert that I would have for dinner every night if I could is ____________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Use your heat transfer notes to fill in the blanks.
(1. When particles are moving ________, the more energy they have. However, when particles move slower, they have ______ __________.)

2. A lava lamp has a hot light bulb heating the liquid at the bottom of the lamp. Describe why the liquid moves as it is heated. What is going on?
(2. When the liquid in the lava lamp is heated it ________________, as the liquid cools, it ___________________. This is because of ____________ ____________.)

3. True or False. Heat is the movement of thermal energy from one object to another.
(3. True or False)

BONUS Question
4. Spirit Week was last week! What was your favorite day/activity from last week?
(4. My favorite day/activity from last week was ___________________.)

Complete the VST then take a screenshot of your results to upload to this assignment to get credit.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Define heat in your own words, use the following terms to help you: temperature, energy, & motion.
(1. Heat is ____________________.)

2. What are the 3 states of matter? What is the phase change from a gas to a solid?
(2. The 3 states of matter are _____________, _____________, and _____________. The phase change from a gas to a solid is called _____________.)

3. What is one self-care activity that you plan to do this weekend?
(3. One self-care activity that I plan to do this weekend is _____________________________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is a great book that you have read recently? Why did you like it?
(4. A great book that I have read recently is _____________. I like this book because ____________.)

Complete the VST then take a screenshot of your results to upload to this assignment to get credit.

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What is the temperature of ice in Celsius? (see time & temperature notes in your notebook)
(1. Ice is ____________ degrees Celsius.)

2. Does ice have thermal energy?
(2. Ice does or doesn’t have thermal energy.)

3. Name a location on Earth that is almost always warm. Describe your ideas...at least one factor or reason why it stays warm there.
(3. One location that is almost always warm is ___________ because ____________.)

BONUS Question
4. What is your favorite type of footwear? (Crocs? Flip Flops? Vans? etc.) Explain why.
(4. My favorite footwear is ____________ because __________________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Are you a Fall fan? Which is your favorite season of the year and why?
(1. My favorite season of the year is _______________ because ______________.)

2. Fall officially began on Sept. 22. Describe one observation (evidence!) that it is now the Fall season.
(2. One piece of evidence that it's Fall is __________________.)

3. How did you feel about the unit test for Science? Which types of questions were easy or difficult for you?
(3. The unit test was (easy/medium/difficult)_______________________. The questions that were easy/difficult for me were_____________.)

BONUS Question
4. CLUBS start this week. Did you visit the club fair? Name a club or activity that you are interested in.
(4. A club or activity that I am interested in is _____________________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. List 3 study strategies you used to prepare for the Unit 1 Intro to Science Test.
(1. The 3 study strategies I used to prepare for the Unit 1 Intro to Science Test are _____________, _____________, and _____________.)

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

3. What grade do you think you will get on your Intro to Science Unit test? Why?
(3. I think I will get a __________ on my Intro to Science Unit Test because ______________________.)

BONUS QUESTION
4. What will be the next unit we will be doing in Science?
(4. The next unit we will be doing in Science is _________________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. How many millimeters are in 1.2 centimeters? (see your notes on measuring length)
(1. There are _______ millimeters in 1.2 centimeters.)

2. List at least three topics from your study guide that will be on the unit test.
(2. Three topics that will be on the unit test are _________, __________, __________.)

3. What time is it? Read the clock in the classroom! (include hour, minutes and seconds)
(3. Right now, it is _____________ o'clock.)

BONUS Question
4. Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Which do you prefer, being up early or staying up late? Why?
(4. I prefer ___________________. I like it because ___________________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. List the three different types of graphs we discussed. (HINT: look at your graphs doodle notes)
(1. The three different types of graphs we discussed are ___________, ___________, and ___________.)

2. When you see the word "CER", what do you think these letters C, E, and R stand for?
(2. I think these letters C, E, and R stand for ________________, ________________, and ________________.)

3. Which variable (IV or DV) goes on the x-axis? y-axis?
(3. The ______________ variable goes on the x-axis. The ______________ variable goes on the y-axis.)

BONUS Question:
4. Puzzle: 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.
(4. The mistake is____________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Observation: Students are working quietly. What is an inference for this observation?
(1. An inference for the observation “students are working quietly” is ___________________.)

2. What is the difference between a qualitative and a quantitative observation.
(2. The difference between a qualitative and a quantitative observation is _______________________________.)

3. DRY MIX is to help you remember how to label a graph. What does DRY MIX stand for?
(3. DRY MIX stands for D___________ R___________ Y___________ M___________ I___________ X___________.)

Bonus Question
4. Would you rather have unlimited time or unlimited money? Explain your ideas.
(4. I would rather have ________ because ________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Describe your weekend using at least one qualitative observation.
(1. My weekend was _______________________________.)

2. What does it mean to predict something (or make a prediction)?
(2. A prediction is ___________________________.)

3. What is a graph? Where would you find graphs?
(3. A graph is _______________. I would find graphs ___________, ___________ and ___________.)

BONUS Question
4. Give me an example of a qualitative and quantitative observation.
(4. An example of a qualitative and quantitative observation is _________________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. How would you describe a bicycle to an alien who has never seen one? Describe at least 2 things.
(1. A bicycle is _______________. A bicycle also is ____________.)

2. Share two Chromebook rules that you have been following. Be specific.
(2. Two Chromebook rules that I have been following are _______________________ and __________________________.)

3. Do you know what brainpop is? Did you use brainpop last year?
(3. I ____________[do/don't know] what brainpop is. I ____________[did/didn't] use brainpop last year.)

4. Are you going to the 6th grade social after school on Friday?
If yes, what are you looking forward to doing at the social? (4. I am going to the social and I am looking forward to ___________.)
If no, what are you doing instead after school? (4. I am not going to the social, instead I will be ______________.)

Topics: Graphs -- Features: Bp Quiz, Bp Pause Points

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. What are the five senses that we use to observe the world around us?
(1. The five senses are ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________ and ___________.)

2. What are the two types of observations? (Hint: they both start with the letter Q)
(2. The two types of observations are _________________ and _________________.)

3. Make a prediction! When do you predict we will have our Intro to Science unit test?
(3. I predict that the Intro to Science unit test will be on ___________________.)

BONUS Question
4. What animal can you imitate the best or what animal would you like to be able to imitate?
(4. I can imitate/I would like to imitate a ______________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. How was your weekend? Describe one healthy activity that you did OFF-screen.
(1. My weekend was ___________________. One healthy activity that I did OFF-screen was _______________________________.)

2. What does OIP stand for?
(2. OIP stands for O:____________________, I:____________________, P:____________________.)

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

BONUS Question
4. If you had a pet parrot and could teach it one phrase, what would it be?
(4. If I had a pet parrot, I would teach it to say “_____________________.”)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. No school on Monday to celebrate Labor Day! What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
(1. This weekend, I'm looking forward to _________.)

2. List at least 3 units we use to measure length.
(2. Three units of measuring length include ___________, ___________, and ___________.)

3. Define meniscus in your own words.
(3. A meniscus is _____________________________.)

BONUS Question:
4. Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater? Explain your ideas.
(4. I would rather ___________ because ___________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Is your parent/guardian coming to Back to School Night tonight? Did you fill out the schedule for them?
(1. My parent/guardian (is or is not) coming to Back to School Night. I (did or did not) fill out the schedule.)

2. What are your plans for this afternoon? (minimum day dismissal at 12:30 today)
(2. This afternoon I plan to ________________.)

3. Briefly describe one thing that you learned from the temperature and time lab yesterday.
(3. Yesterday, I learned about _______________.)

BONUS Question:
4. Would you rather spend the night at a zoo or a night at a museum? Describe your ideas.
(4. I would rather spend the night at ___________ because ___________.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. Your parents/guardians are invited to Back to School Night to learn about your classes at Fisher. When is Back to School Night?
(1. Back to School night is ___________________ from ____ to _____ pm.)

2. Describe something that you have learned about one of your classmates.
(2. One thing that I have learned about (name)_____________ is that he/she/they _____________.)

3. Describe one thing that you would like to learn about in science this year (HINT: look at syllabus for topics that we cover in 6th grade).
(3. One thing I'd like to learn is _____________.)

BONUS Question:
4. What time do you get out of school tomorrow?
(4. Tomorrow, I will get out of school at ____:____.)

Take 7 minutes to answer each question in complete sentences. As soon as class begins, quietly make that keyboard dance!

1. At Fisher, we expect you to have a book for silent reading for flex or if you have extra time during class.
What kind of books do you like best? What is the name of a good book that you are reading now (or recently read)?
(1. The type of books that I like to read are ______________. A good book that I am reading is _____________________.)

2. What is the base unit for length? (Hint: look at your metric overview & length notes in science notebook)
(2. The base unit for length is ________________.)

3. Describe one self-care activity that you did this weekend (to take care of your health or manage stress).
(3. One self-care activity that I did this weekend was __________________.)

BONUS Question:
4. When can you check out a book from the Fisher Library?
(4. I can visit the library to check out books during _____________ and ________________.)