Period 5 - Science 6 Assignments
- Instructor
- Renae Fish
- Term
- 2025-2026 Academic Year
May 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
The Mating Game worksheet.
If you can't scan the QR code, use the link below.
If you can't scan the QR code, use the link below.
Past Assignments
Due:
1. Quick Check: Punnett Squares- posted separately
2.Genetics- plant structures and animal behaviors
-Activity
-Notes
3. Adaptations VST (students complete)
4. More bird dance videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2c8IhVRlvo
2.Genetics- plant structures and animal behaviors
-Activity
-Notes
3. Adaptations VST (students complete)
4. More bird dance videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2c8IhVRlvo
Due:
Practice, practice the pages in your notebook and make sure you understand the vocabulary. You'll have a quiz on Punnett squares on Friday.
Due:
1. Turn in homework
2. Quiz on Punnett Squares
3. Make your own monster, then complete the Offspring Punnett squares by clicking the tab at the bottom of the page. There is a video to watch included in the heading of the online activity.
2. Quiz on Punnett Squares
3. Make your own monster, then complete the Offspring Punnett squares by clicking the tab at the bottom of the page. There is a video to watch included in the heading of the online activity.
Due:
Complete the worksheet titled My Parents Wrecked My Genes
Due:
1. Show What You Know Genetics handout
2. Set up projects for Open House
3. Genetics So Far Worksheet
2. Set up projects for Open House
3. Genetics So Far Worksheet
Due:
Complete the VST and Google Form
Due:
1. Quick Check on Mendel and traits posted separately
2. VST Part 1 & 2 VPunnett w/Google Form posted separately
3. Muppet Pixel Pic
4. Genetics Vocab Pixel Pic
2. VST Part 1 & 2 VPunnett w/Google Form posted separately
3. Muppet Pixel Pic
4. Genetics Vocab Pixel Pic
Due:
1. Homework - My Parents Wrecked Genes due 4/30
2. Amoeba Sis Guinea Pig video and wkst
3. Hamster Punnett Square practice
4. SpongeBob #1 Genetics wskt
5. If time, VST Part 1 & 2 Punnett w Google Form posted separately
2. Amoeba Sis Guinea Pig video and wkst
3. Hamster Punnett Square practice
4. SpongeBob #1 Genetics wskt
5. If time, VST Part 1 & 2 Punnett w Google Form posted separately
Due:
1. HMWK - Seg 4 WKBK wskt Due 4/23
Due:
Due:
1. Stack Homework wkst
2. Quick Check - Types of Reproduction - posted separately
3. Intro to Genetics Notes & Slides
4. Goat Flip Activity
5. Bunny VST Interactive- take a screenshot of the full certificate page with your signature
2. Quick Check - Types of Reproduction - posted separately
3. Intro to Genetics Notes & Slides
4. Goat Flip Activity
5. Bunny VST Interactive- take a screenshot of the full certificate page with your signature
Due:
1. Earth Day Pixel Pic
2. Inheritance Gizmo - access through Clever
3. Acquired Vs Inherited notes
2. Inheritance Gizmo - access through Clever
3. Acquired Vs Inherited notes
Due:
1. HMWK - Seg 4 WKBK wskt Due 4/23
2. Types of Reproduction - Amoeba Sister video and Slides/Notes
3. Traits Wheel Activity
4. Gingerbread People Lab
5.
2. Types of Reproduction - Amoeba Sister video and Slides/Notes
3. Traits Wheel Activity
4. Gingerbread People Lab
5.
Due:
Alternative frog for those not participating, complete the link below.
This assignment is only for students who did NOT participate in the frog dissection. This is due the Friday AFTER break.
This assignment is only for students who did NOT participate in the frog dissection. This is due the Friday AFTER break.
Due:
1. Complete the Human Body chart of functions and structures.
AND
2. Complete your index card EBS for the quiz.
AND
2. Complete your index card EBS for the quiz.
Due:
1. Take test
2. Watch They Might Be Giants video
3. Complete genetics vocabulary
4. Watch Amoeba Sisters Genetics.
5. Genetics At your own pace (Tasks 1 and 2) with slide deck and workbook.
2. Watch They Might Be Giants video
3. Complete genetics vocabulary
4. Watch Amoeba Sisters Genetics.
5. Genetics At your own pace (Tasks 1 and 2) with slide deck and workbook.
Due:
Study for the upcoming unit quiz on the Human Body - know the function and major organs of each system. Please review notes in your notebook and notes on Google Classroom. Do not just read through your notes; instead, test yourself to make sure you know the information. (Free printable flashcard maker https://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/). You MUST know the vocabulary.
Use the information in your notebook about the body systems to create your index card EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Your index card EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on both sides of your index card.
Students will take an online unit quiz and a lab practicum during the same class period. Review your graphing skills.
There are no retakes or corrections on quizzes in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your quiz.
Use the information in your notebook about the body systems to create your index card EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Your index card EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on both sides of your index card.
Students will take an online unit quiz and a lab practicum during the same class period. Review your graphing skills.
There are no retakes or corrections on quizzes in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your quiz.
Due:
Complete the quick check using your notes, not your neighbor;
Due:
1. Quick Check on the Human Body. Use your notes, not your neighbor. Posted separately.
2. Complete the Nervous System lab from Monday.
3. Work on your homework and EBS for Thursday.
4. If time, for extra practice - not graded - Body Systems - Parts & definitions puzzle.
2. Complete the Nervous System lab from Monday.
3. Work on your homework and EBS for Thursday.
4. If time, for extra practice - not graded - Body Systems - Parts & definitions puzzle.
Due:
1. Homework - Complete the body system chart due Thursday, 4/16. This will help you study for the quiz. Write your index card EBS.
2. Body system parts and definition - mystery puzzle warm-up
3. Nervous System Station Lab
a. Station 1/A Use Clever to access the Sight vs Sound Gizmo
b. Station 2/B Optical Illusions are attached below. There are 28 slides; answer the questions for the first 20 slides on your paper.
c. Station 3/C Reaction timers - complete the activity
d. Station 4/D How Dogs See - video link below
e. Station 5/E Braille Dots - complete the activity - be GENTLE with the braille cards
f. Station 6/F How the Brain works - video link below
g. Station 7/G Memory Game - links below
h. At your desk, Senses -use Clever to access the Senses Gizmo
2. Body system parts and definition - mystery puzzle warm-up
3. Nervous System Station Lab
a. Station 1/A Use Clever to access the Sight vs Sound Gizmo
b. Station 2/B Optical Illusions are attached below. There are 28 slides; answer the questions for the first 20 slides on your paper.
c. Station 3/C Reaction timers - complete the activity
d. Station 4/D How Dogs See - video link below
e. Station 5/E Braille Dots - complete the activity - be GENTLE with the braille cards
f. Station 6/F How the Brain works - video link below
g. Station 7/G Memory Game - links below
h. At your desk, Senses -use Clever to access the Senses Gizmo
Due:
If you didn't get a copy of the worksheet in class, please pop by on Tuesday, or pick it up in class on Wednesday. It is due on Thursday.
Due:
1. Hand out study guide for unit test 4/16.
2. Frog dissection
3. Reflection page for notebook.
Amoeba Sisters Homework due.
2. Frog dissection
3. Reflection page for notebook.
Amoeba Sisters Homework due.
Due:
1. MMM Video
2. Complete Mastering the Lab in preparation for the frog dissection.
3. Absent/Last Presentation?
2. Complete Mastering the Lab in preparation for the frog dissection.
3. Absent/Last Presentation?
Due:
1. Work time
2. Presentations on projects and take notes for the notebook.
2. Presentations on projects and take notes for the notebook.
Due:
1. Complete the Amoeba Sisters Human Body worksheet due 4/2.
AND
2. Reminder - your project interactive is due, and the presentation of your Human Body Project is Monday, 3/30.
AND
2. Reminder - your project interactive is due, and the presentation of your Human Body Project is Monday, 3/30.
Due:
Work time on your project.
On Thursday at the end of the period, work on the Amoeba Sisters Human Body.
On Thursday at the end of the period, work on the Amoeba Sisters Human Body.
Due:
ALL BACKBOARDS AND RE-DOS are DUE Thursday, 3/26, in final format (research, headings, diagrams, bibliography/work cited) 30 minutes into class.
You will work in class on Thursday, 3/26, on finishing your interactive and preparing for your Monday presentation.
INTERACTIVES and PRESENTATIONS DUE on Monday, 3/30, 15 minutes into the class period.
You will work in class on Thursday, 3/26, on finishing your interactive and preparing for your Monday presentation.
INTERACTIVES and PRESENTATIONS DUE on Monday, 3/30, 15 minutes into the class period.
Due:
Due:
ALL CONTENT IS DUE in final format (research, headings, diagrams, bibliography/work cited) 3/19 at the beginning of class.
BACKBOARD AND INTERACTIVE DUE 30 minutes into class 3/26
BACKBOARD AND INTERACTIVE DUE 30 minutes into class 3/26
Due:
ALL CONTENT IS DUE in final format (research, headings, diagrams, bibliography/work cited) 3/19 at the beginning of class.
BACKBOARD AND INTERACTIVE DUE 30 minutes into class 3/26
BACKBOARD AND INTERACTIVE DUE 30 minutes into class 3/26
Due:
1. All CONTENT due on Thursday, 3/19.
2. Finalize board layout
3. Peer Project Critique
4. Review of partner's work
5. Begin work on building interactive
6. Human Body Self Check Chart - posted separately
2. Finalize board layout
3. Peer Project Critique
4. Review of partner's work
5. Begin work on building interactive
6. Human Body Self Check Chart - posted separately
Due:
Use the study guide to study for the upcoming unit test on the 6 Kingdoms Test. Please review notes in your notebook and notes on Google Classroom. Do not just read through your notes; instead, test yourself to make sure you know the information. (Free printable flashcard maker https://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/). You MUST know the vocabulary.
Use the information on your study guide and in your notebook to create your EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). You have been provided a template for your EBS. It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Be sure to complete BOTH SIDES of the template. Your EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on your template.
Students will take an online unit test and a lab practicum during the same class period.
There are no retakes or corrections on tests in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your test.
Use the information on your study guide and in your notebook to create your EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). You have been provided a template for your EBS. It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Be sure to complete BOTH SIDES of the template. Your EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on your template.
Students will take an online unit test and a lab practicum during the same class period.
There are no retakes or corrections on tests in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your test.
Due:
Your notebook will be checked and graded for a process grade. Be sure your Table of Contents is complete with the correct titles of pages, and all of your pages are numbered. Your notebook should be organized exactly like Mrs. Fish's. All pages should be complete. All answers to labs and activities should be written as complete sentences, using part of the question in your answer.
This notebook check will count for around 50 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs. Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 80 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
This notebook check will count for around 50 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs. Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 80 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
Due:
1. That's Not Fair Game
2. Research for project
2. Research for project
Due:
1. Complete the puzzle.
2. Review for the test
3. Work on research for your project.
2. Review for the test
3. Work on research for your project.
Due:
1. Turn in homework
2. Quick Check on Eukaryotes - posted separately
3. Eukaryotes IRL - Station Rotation Lab
4. Work on Study Guide & EBS
2. Quick Check on Eukaryotes - posted separately
3. Eukaryotes IRL - Station Rotation Lab
4. Work on Study Guide & EBS
Due:
Watch the video to complete the worksheet.
Due:
Complete the digital Bracket for MMM after you have completed the bracket on paper.
Renae Fish has created a pool on MMMBrackets.com and is inviting you to join.
The name of the pool is: Mrs. Fish - MMM 2026
The Password of the pool is: OneFishTwoFish
The deadline for completing all brackets is Monday, 09-Mar-2026 08:00 PM ET.
Please use the following link to create an account and join this pool.
https://www.mmmbrackets.com/index.php?invite_pool_pin=8159
Renae Fish has created a pool on MMMBrackets.com and is inviting you to join.
The name of the pool is: Mrs. Fish - MMM 2026
The Password of the pool is: OneFishTwoFish
The deadline for completing all brackets is Monday, 09-Mar-2026 08:00 PM ET.
Please use the following link to create an account and join this pool.
https://www.mmmbrackets.com/index.php?invite_pool_pin=8159
Due:
You may use the notes that you write on your Index card on the quiz. The quiz will cover the following information:
How to use a dichotomous key and when a dichotomous key is useful.
The difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria.
Examples of Viruses and how to prevent them.
Examples of Bacteria, are they good or bad, and where are they found
How do you format a scientific name? What is a scientific name, and why do we use scientific names?
What is a species?
What are the levels of organization, and how are they used to determine whether organisms are closely related?
Which kingdom has mainly single-celled organisms?
Which taxon levels must two organisms be in to reproduce?
How to use a dichotomous key and when a dichotomous key is useful.
The difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria.
Examples of Viruses and how to prevent them.
Examples of Bacteria, are they good or bad, and where are they found
How do you format a scientific name? What is a scientific name, and why do we use scientific names?
What is a species?
What are the levels of organization, and how are they used to determine whether organisms are closely related?
Which kingdom has mainly single-celled organisms?
Which taxon levels must two organisms be in to reproduce?
Due:
Complete the competition bracket using the research slides attached. Which organism will win each battle?
Good luck!!
Be sure to have your bracket completed by Wednesday, so you can enter your choices on the website during class Wednesday.
I've included the intro slide deck so you have more information.
Good luck!!
Be sure to have your bracket completed by Wednesday, so you can enter your choices on the website during class Wednesday.
I've included the intro slide deck so you have more information.
Due:
1. Quick Check - Prokaryotes - Posted separately
2. HMWK - Amoeba Sis Protist and Fungi video and worksheet posted separately
3. Eukaryotes rotation lab (if absent, watch flower dissection video) - lab posted separately.
4. Plant Diversity Video
2. HMWK - Amoeba Sis Protist and Fungi video and worksheet posted separately
3. Eukaryotes rotation lab (if absent, watch flower dissection video) - lab posted separately.
4. Plant Diversity Video
Due:
Complete the worksheet on the 6 Kingdoms.
Due:
1. Turn in homework and 6 Kingdom Puzzle Review - posted separately
2. Poison Pump Activity
3. John Snow Video
4. Exit Ticket
5. Amoeba Sister Bacteria Video and notes
6. Intro to March Mammal Madness
2. Poison Pump Activity
3. John Snow Video
4. Exit Ticket
5. Amoeba Sister Bacteria Video and notes
6. Intro to March Mammal Madness
Due:
Due:
1. Quick Check Formative on Size & Scale posted separately
2. Ameoba Sisters Virus with notes
3. Patient Zero Activity
4. Myth Busters Safe Sneeze Video
5. CDC Disease Detective Interactive
2. Ameoba Sisters Virus with notes
3. Patient Zero Activity
4. Myth Busters Safe Sneeze Video
5. CDC Disease Detective Interactive
Due:
1. Star Wars Valentine Puzzle
2. Levels of Organization slide notes and video
3. Levels of Organization Activity
4. Finish YOUR dichotomous key on Canva
5. If time, Levels of Organization Mini Challenges and Levels of Organization DNB
2. Levels of Organization slide notes and video
3. Levels of Organization Activity
4. Finish YOUR dichotomous key on Canva
5. If time, Levels of Organization Mini Challenges and Levels of Organization DNB
Due:
Complete the Dichotomous Key/Classification WKST
Due:
1. Puppy dichot puzzle picture
2. Scale of the Universe Interactive and Size & Scale Card activity
2. Scale of the Universe Interactive and Size & Scale Card activity
Due:
1. HMWK - Dichotomous Key/Classification WKST
2. Classification Amoeba Sister Video with notes.
3. Classification Chart
4. Norn & Minion Dichotomous keys - practice page
5. Make your own dichotomous key.
6If time, mini challenges on classification posted separately.
2. Classification Amoeba Sister Video with notes.
3. Classification Chart
4. Norn & Minion Dichotomous keys - practice page
5. Make your own dichotomous key.
6If time, mini challenges on classification posted separately.
Due:
Due:
1. Take test and practicum posted separately.
2. Turn in EBS
3. Complete the Classification PearDeck (link attached below) and the notes.
2. Turn in EBS
3. Complete the Classification PearDeck (link attached below) and the notes.
Due:
Most links are below.
Cells Mini Challenges are posted separately.
EdPuzzle posted separately
Cells Mini Challenges are posted separately.
EdPuzzle posted separately
Due:
Your notebook will be checked and graded for a process grade. Be sure your Table of Contents is complete with the correct titles of pages, and all of your pages are numbered. Your notebook should be organized exactly like Mrs. Fish's. All pages should be complete. All answers to labs and activities should be written as complete sentences, using part of the question in your answer.
This notebook check will count for around 50-60 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 60 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
This notebook check will count for around 50-60 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 60 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
Due:
1. Cell Parts Peanuts Mystery Puzzle
2. EBS & Study Guide
3. Egg Lab Day 3 & Video Recap
4. Diffusion Video
5. Diffusion/Osmosis Notes
2. EBS & Study Guide
3. Egg Lab Day 3 & Video Recap
4. Diffusion Video
5. Diffusion/Osmosis Notes
Due:
Read Pgs 74-81 in Segment 1 Workbook and do the attached Google form
Due:
Quiz on Cell Parts (p72), Characteristics of Living Things (p64), and Surface Area to Volume (p74 - why cells are small) coming up 1/28.
Due:
1. Took Cell Quiz
2. Egg Lab Day 2
2. Egg Lab Day 2
Due:
Please review and study for your upcoming microscope quiz. You should know the steps on how to focus and use the microscope. You should know the parts of the microscope and what they do. You should know how to clean up and put the microscope away.
Due:
Complete the Cell Structure Topic 2 Lesson 2 worksheet using the segment 1 workbook. Read pages 64-72 and use the glossary at the back of the book to answer the questions.
Due:
Please review and study for your upcoming microscope quiz. You should know the steps on how to focus and use the microscope. You should know the parts of the microscope and what they do. You should know how to clean up and put the microscope away.
Due:
1. Turn in homework
2. Take the Microscope quiz
3. Take Quick Check on Cell Functions
4. Finish Cell Types CER - if not, we'll complete on Tuesday.
5. Bubble Lab - how is it similar to a cell membrane
2. Take the Microscope quiz
3. Take Quick Check on Cell Functions
4. Finish Cell Types CER - if not, we'll complete on Tuesday.
5. Bubble Lab - how is it similar to a cell membrane
Due:
1. Zombie Homework Due
2. Plants cells vs animals cells notes
3. Comparing plant and animal cells lab
4. Plant VST - take a screenshot of your name on the full page and add it to this assignment
5. Animal VST - take a screenshot of your name on the full page and add it to this assignment
6. If time, Microscope "hmwk" practice page
2. Plants cells vs animals cells notes
3. Comparing plant and animal cells lab
4. Plant VST - take a screenshot of your name on the full page and add it to this assignment
5. Animal VST - take a screenshot of your name on the full page and add it to this assignment
6. If time, Microscope "hmwk" practice page
Due:
1. Reviewed movie notes from last class
2. Did a microscope review for upcoming quiz
3. Completed the Cell Gizmo and worksheet
2. Did a microscope review for upcoming quiz
3. Completed the Cell Gizmo and worksheet
Due:
1. Lab on Surface Area to Volume
2. Video with notes on Surface Area to Volume
2. Video with notes on Surface Area to Volume
Due:
Complete the slide deck using your notes. Write complete sentences and complete thoughts for your answers.
Due:
1. Scooby Doo puzzle pic
2. Microscope dry mounts and prepared slides
3. Finish Homeostasis Gizmo
2. Microscope dry mounts and prepared slides
3. Finish Homeostasis Gizmo
Due:
1. HMWK - Is My Teacher a Zombie due Thursday
2. Microscope Wskst for warm-up
3. Amoeba Sister Cell Video
4. Cell Parts Lab
5. VST Cell Parts - Take a screenshot of your name and the treasure chest and add to this assignment.
5. Shrinky Dink Cells if time
2. Microscope Wskst for warm-up
3. Amoeba Sister Cell Video
4. Cell Parts Lab
5. VST Cell Parts - Take a screenshot of your name and the treasure chest and add to this assignment.
5. Shrinky Dink Cells if time
Due:
Use the Segment #1 workbook to complete the worksheet.
Due:
1. Homework due
2. Intro to the Microscope Video and Lab
3. Homeostasis Gizmo
2. Intro to the Microscope Video and Lab
3. Homeostasis Gizmo
Due:
1. Learned the microscope parts, functions, and how to draw microscope pictures.
Due:
1. FINISH Puberty Talk Question box
2. HMWK - Workbook Segment #1 Read and complete the Worksheet on Lesson 1, Topic 1.
Pick up a workbook in class.
3. How do we know something is alive?
4. Living vs. Non-Living Slides & Notes
5. If time, Amoeba Sisters Video
2. HMWK - Workbook Segment #1 Read and complete the Worksheet on Lesson 1, Topic 1.
Pick up a workbook in class.
3. How do we know something is alive?
4. Living vs. Non-Living Slides & Notes
5. If time, Amoeba Sisters Video
Due:
Complete both sides of the interview paper and make sure your adult signs off on the page.
Due:
1. Anatomy & Reproduction
2. Ovulation, Menstruation, Conception!
3. Reproduction
4. New California Law
2. Ovulation, Menstruation, Conception!
3. Reproduction
4. New California Law
Due:
Choose topics in class and get started on the class project. Due at the end of the week for a product score.
Due:
Complete the flashcards to help you study for the upcoming quiz on climate change. The flashcards are homework and are due the day of the quiz (Wednesday, 12/3). Use your notebook to study and complete the cards,
Due:
Complete this EdPuzzle for credit.
Due:
Your notebook will be checked and graded for a process grade. Be sure your Table of Contents is complete with the correct titles of pages, and all of your pages are numbered. Your notebook should be organized exactly like Mrs. Fish's. All pages should be complete. All answers to labs and activities should be written as complete sentences, using part of the question in your answer.
This notebook check will count for around 50-60 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 41 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
This notebook check will count for around 50-60 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 41 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
Due:
Complete The Effect on Animals worksheet that goes with the slide deck.
NOTE - #9 on the homework should say Tufted Puffins, NOT Tufted Penguins
NOTE - #9 on the homework should say Tufted Puffins, NOT Tufted Penguins
Due:
1. Homework due - how climate change affects animals.
2. Check on seashells and review the notebook
3. EdPuzzle as a class - the Impact of Climate Change on Severe Weather
4. Being optimistic about the future - poem, video, and google form.
5. Climate Pledge
6. Ed Puzzle to do on your own - Climate Change and Extreme Weather - posted separately
2. Check on seashells and review the notebook
3. EdPuzzle as a class - the Impact of Climate Change on Severe Weather
4. Being optimistic about the future - poem, video, and google form.
5. Climate Pledge
6. Ed Puzzle to do on your own - Climate Change and Extreme Weather - posted separately
Due:
Complete the movie notes on wildfires.
Due:
1. Effects of Climate Change on Animals - Homework due 12/4 - posted separately
2. Climate Change Effects - Notes
3. Ocean Acidification Labs
4. Ocean Acidification VST, if time. Take a screenshot of the certificate and post here.
2. Climate Change Effects - Notes
3. Ocean Acidification Labs
4. Ocean Acidification VST, if time. Take a screenshot of the certificate and post here.
Due:
1. The Greenhouse Effect notes.
2. Climate Graphing Match up - Formative - just for practice, not graded
3. Fossil Fuel Movie notes to complete digitally - finish for homework if necessary.
2. Climate Graphing Match up - Formative - just for practice, not graded
3. Fossil Fuel Movie notes to complete digitally - finish for homework if necessary.
Due:
Open the Google Form to access the VST. Follow the directions, do the VST interactive and answer the questions in the Form.
Due:
1. Carbon Footprint scenarios
2. Water on Earth Lab
3. Water filtration Challenge
4. For fun, try figuring out your personal carbon footprint. How many Earth's do you need? When is your overshoot day? Or, do you not have one.
5. Work on the notebook and complete past work in the notebook.
2. Water on Earth Lab
3. Water filtration Challenge
4. For fun, try figuring out your personal carbon footprint. How many Earth's do you need? When is your overshoot day? Or, do you not have one.
5. Work on the notebook and complete past work in the notebook.
Due:
1. Review last class's lab and CER.
2. Skeptics' notes
3. Videos on why greenhouse gases make the planet warmer and the extra greeenhouse gases.
4. Play two truths and a lie
5. Graphing CO2 and Temperature
Homework - VST Climate Change and google form posted separately due Thursday, November 20.
2. Skeptics' notes
3. Videos on why greenhouse gases make the planet warmer and the extra greeenhouse gases.
4. Play two truths and a lie
5. Graphing CO2 and Temperature
Homework - VST Climate Change and google form posted separately due Thursday, November 20.
Due:
1. Complete the Ice Core Lab with the slides and video provided
2. VST Melting Ice & Rising Sea. Be sure to include a screenshot of your signed certificate and attach it here.
2. VST Melting Ice & Rising Sea. Be sure to include a screenshot of your signed certificate and attach it here.
Due:
1. Sea Level Rise Lab - set up p52 in your notebook and use the attached slides to complete the lab. Record data in your notebook on p52.
2. CER Climate Change - set up p53 in your notebook. You'll be looking at 5 sets of data during downtime.
Focus Question: Is there evidence for climate change happening?
Claim: (write your sentence claim)
Evidence: For each graph, write the following: The title of the data, and a summary of your findings.
Reasoning: Write a reasoning statement explaining HOW /WHY your evidence supports your claim.
3. If time, videos on why greenhouse gases make the planet warmer and where the extra gases are from.
2. CER Climate Change - set up p53 in your notebook. You'll be looking at 5 sets of data during downtime.
Focus Question: Is there evidence for climate change happening?
Claim: (write your sentence claim)
Evidence: For each graph, write the following: The title of the data, and a summary of your findings.
Reasoning: Write a reasoning statement explaining HOW /WHY your evidence supports your claim.
3. If time, videos on why greenhouse gases make the planet warmer and where the extra gases are from.
Due:
Use the study guide to study for the upcoming unit test on the Nature of Science. Please review notes in your notebook and notes on Google Classroom. Do not just read through your notes; instead, test yourself to make sure you know the information. (Free printable flashcard maker https://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/). You MUST know the vocabulary.
Use the information on your study guide and in your notebook to create your EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). You have been provided a template for your EBS. It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Be sure to complete BOTH SIDES of the template. Your EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on your template.
Students will take an online unit test and a lab practicum during the same class period.
There are no retakes or corrections on tests in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your test.
Use the information on your study guide and in your notebook to create your EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). You have been provided a template for your EBS. It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Be sure to complete BOTH SIDES of the template. Your EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on your template.
Students will take an online unit test and a lab practicum during the same class period.
There are no retakes or corrections on tests in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your test.
Due:
1. Review for test by completing the Check Point Worksheets on Wind and the Water Cycle.
2. Practice for the practicum
3. Practice Kahoot! with link below and Game PIN
007260494
2. Practice for the practicum
3. Practice Kahoot! with link below and Game PIN
007260494
Due:
See CLSWK 11/3 for the StudyJams video and practice questions.
Due:
Due:
Due:
Due:
1. Homework - Complete EBS template due Thursday, 11/6 so you can use it on the test! Unit Test on Thursday, 11/6
2. Quick Check - Climate vs Weather Intro - posted separately
3. Denser Than You Think - Video
4. Ocean Lab Stations
5. Water Density & Ocean Currents Notes Station A
6. Waves and Currents Study Jam w/ Google Form - Posted Separately. Station B
2. Quick Check - Climate vs Weather Intro - posted separately
3. Denser Than You Think - Video
4. Ocean Lab Stations
5. Water Density & Ocean Currents Notes Station A
6. Waves and Currents Study Jam w/ Google Form - Posted Separately. Station B
Due:
Due:
HOMEWORK DUE
1. Study Guide for the Unit Test next Thursday and EBS template
2. Weather Topic 7 Lesson 2 notes (see slide deck) with Wind doodle notes (see key) on the back
3. Lab Stations for Coriolis Effect (with video) and Bubble in a Bottle - answer questions on lab sheet.
4. Air Pressure Study Jams! video slides and a Google Form. The Google Form with video is posted separately.
5. If time, finish pages in notebook, work on EBS.
1. Study Guide for the Unit Test next Thursday and EBS template
2. Weather Topic 7 Lesson 2 notes (see slide deck) with Wind doodle notes (see key) on the back
3. Lab Stations for Coriolis Effect (with video) and Bubble in a Bottle - answer questions on lab sheet.
4. Air Pressure Study Jams! video slides and a Google Form. The Google Form with video is posted separately.
5. If time, finish pages in notebook, work on EBS.
Due:
Use the workbook to complete the worksheet
Due:
Find the AirPressure Study Jam video slides on CLSWK - 10/30 - Wind w/ lab, notes, etc.
Due:
Completed weather forecasts are due Wednesday, 10/29 and need to be uploaded to Google Classroom Week 10 CLSWK 10/20 Weather Forecast. Only one partner in the group needs to upload the film. You will have a little time in class on Monday to work on the films or film them if you haven't already done so. DO NOT email forecasts to Mrs. Fish.
Due:
1. Discuss the results of the lab from Monday
2. Set up lab - Why Is It Hotter at the Equator
2. Set up lab - Why Is It Hotter at the Equator
Due:
1. Weather v Climate notes from last week - glue to pg 41 (right side) and add the title to your table of contents
2. HOMEWORK - Wkbk Wkst due Thursday, 10/30 and Weather Forecasts due 10/29
3. Land vs Sea Lab
4. Weather Topic 7 Notes and Slides
5. EdPuzzle - Absorption of Heat - Land vs Water - POSTED Separately
6. Weather Climate Pixel Art
2. HOMEWORK - Wkbk Wkst due Thursday, 10/30 and Weather Forecasts due 10/29
3. Land vs Sea Lab
4. Weather Topic 7 Notes and Slides
5. EdPuzzle - Absorption of Heat - Land vs Water - POSTED Separately
6. Weather Climate Pixel Art
Due:
Due:
Students are working independently on notes and the lab while students are filming their forecasts.
1. Turn in homework worksheet.
2. Funko Pop Root Word Climate Weather - complete
3. Landform Example slides - read through so you know how to do the lab
4. Surface features lab - complete the lab sheet digitally. NOTE - there is a link at the top of the lab sheet to the instructions for the lab.
5. Weather vs Climate Slides and notes - review and complete
6. Climate vs Weather just slides - review
1. Turn in homework worksheet.
2. Funko Pop Root Word Climate Weather - complete
3. Landform Example slides - read through so you know how to do the lab
4. Surface features lab - complete the lab sheet digitally. NOTE - there is a link at the top of the lab sheet to the instructions for the lab.
5. Weather vs Climate Slides and notes - review and complete
6. Climate vs Weather just slides - review
Due:
Your notebook will be checked and graded for a process grade. Be sure your Table of Contents is complete and your pages are numbered. Your notebook should be organized exactly like Mrs. Fish's. All pages should be complete. All answers to labs and activities should be written as complete sentences using part of the question in your answer.
This notebook check will count for around 40 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.
Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 20 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
This notebook check will count for around 40 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.
Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 20 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
Due:
Flashcards, quiz (product grade), and notebook due Wednesday, 10/22. Homework Wkst due Thursday, 10/23.
Work on Weather Forecast as homework if not finished on 10/22 in class.
Work on Weather Forecast as homework if not finished on 10/22 in class.
Due:
Make and practice your flashcards for the upcoming quiz (Wednesday 10/22). Flashcards are due on quiz day.
Due:
1. Reminder, finish weather instruments notes and glue in notes to p.38 & p. 39
2. HMWK - Wkst due Thursday 10/23. Also flashcards and quiz due Wednesday 10/22.
3. Weather picture reveal
4. Predicting Weather Notes with slides
5. News Weather Forecast project
2. HMWK - Wkst due Thursday 10/23. Also flashcards and quiz due Wednesday 10/22.
3. Weather picture reveal
4. Predicting Weather Notes with slides
5. News Weather Forecast project
Due:
1. Homework Due
2. Quick Check on Air Masses posted separately
3. Clouds and Water Cycle Lab
4. Weather Instruments Slide Deck
2. Quick Check on Air Masses posted separately
3. Clouds and Water Cycle Lab
4. Weather Instruments Slide Deck
Due:
Weather wkbk worksheet -2
Due:
Due:
1. Discuss frost and dew
2. HMWK - Weather Worksheet 2 for wkbk
3. Air Masses Notes
4. Weather Fronts Notes
5. Video
6. Fronts and Masses Lab
7. Work on Notebook
2. HMWK - Weather Worksheet 2 for wkbk
3. Air Masses Notes
4. Weather Fronts Notes
5. Video
6. Fronts and Masses Lab
7. Work on Notebook
Due:
1. Homework due.
2. Layers of the Atmosphere Check Point Wskt
3. Water Cycle Notes and Slides
4. Water in the Atmosphere Lab Stations
THREE groups total to rotate through -
Station B and Station D. For Station C, complete the Water Cycle Gizmo
5. If time, Exit Ticket Water Cycle
Take home Segment #3 Wkbk
2. Layers of the Atmosphere Check Point Wskt
3. Water Cycle Notes and Slides
4. Water in the Atmosphere Lab Stations
THREE groups total to rotate through -
Station B and Station D. For Station C, complete the Water Cycle Gizmo
5. If time, Exit Ticket Water Cycle
Take home Segment #3 Wkbk
Due:
1. Layers of Atmosphere Doodle Notes and Slides
2. Matter & Energy in Earth's System 2025 Lab Stations - some stations posted separately
Station E = Sphere Interactions Mystery Pixel below
3. Complete the graph from the Mars Thermos experiment we did last class period.
4.
2. Matter & Energy in Earth's System 2025 Lab Stations - some stations posted separately
Station E = Sphere Interactions Mystery Pixel below
3. Complete the graph from the Mars Thermos experiment we did last class period.
4.
Due:
Study for the upcoming multiple-choice quiz on heat transfer, conductors, and insulators!
Due:
Due:
Study for the upcoming multiple-choice quiz on heat transfer, conductors, and insulators!
Due:
1. Layers of Atmosphere Doodle Notes and Slides
2. Matter & Energy in Earth's System 2025 Lab Stations - some stations posted separately
Station E = Sphere Interactions Mystery Pixel below
3. Complete the graph from the Mars Thermos experiment we did last class period.
4.
2. Matter & Energy in Earth's System 2025 Lab Stations - some stations posted separately
Station E = Sphere Interactions Mystery Pixel below
3. Complete the graph from the Mars Thermos experiment we did last class period.
4.
Due:
Complete the attached flashcards and turn them in on the day of the quiz, Wednesday, Oct. 8. Use them to prepare for your quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will count as a product grade and is one last way to bring your grade up before the quarter ends.
Due:
Complete the attached flashcards and turn them in on the day of the quiz, Wednesday, Oct. 8. Use them to prepare for your quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will count as a product grade and is one last way to bring your grade up before the quarter ends.
Due:
Study for the upcoming multiple-choice quiz on heat transfer, conductors, and insulators!
Due:
Complete the attached flashcards and turn them in on the day of the quiz, Wednesday, Oct. 8. Use them to prepare for your quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will count as a product grade and is one last way to bring your grade up before the quarter ends.
Due:
1. Quick Check on Heat Transfer and Insulators - USE YOUR NOTEBOOK, not your neighbor
2. Mars Thermos Lab
3. In downtime, finish the labs we have covered this week.
4. If time, watch the Misconceptions About Temperature Video posted separately.
2. Mars Thermos Lab
3. In downtime, finish the labs we have covered this week.
4. If time, watch the Misconceptions About Temperature Video posted separately.
Due:
Due:
1. HMWK - EdPuzzle due Thursday - posted separately
2. Conductor and Insulator Notes and video
3. Prep for Wednesday's lab on Heat Temp Lab- do Activities 1 & 2
4. Heat Transfer Exploration Lab
2. Conductor and Insulator Notes and video
3. Prep for Wednesday's lab on Heat Temp Lab- do Activities 1 & 2
4. Heat Transfer Exploration Lab
Due:
1. Complete the VST, then take a screenshot of the graph and your paragraph and add it to this assignment so I know you did the work.
2. Complete the Variables Mystery Picture - this is posted separately.
3. If time, do the BrainPop on Temperature with Pause Points.
2. Complete the Variables Mystery Picture - this is posted separately.
3. If time, do the BrainPop on Temperature with Pause Points.
Due:
Complete the worksheet that you received in class using your Segment #2 workbook.
Take the workbook home and leave it at home. Do not carry it in your backpack each day.
Take the workbook home and leave it at home. Do not carry it in your backpack each day.
Due:
1. Turn in Homework
2. Heat Transfer notes
3. Glow Stick Lab
4. VST Wild Wild Earth - Take a screenshot of your certificate at the end and add it to this assignment.
5. If time, Heat Transfer Mystery Reveal - will be posted separately.
2. Heat Transfer notes
3. Glow Stick Lab
4. VST Wild Wild Earth - Take a screenshot of your certificate at the end and add it to this assignment.
5. If time, Heat Transfer Mystery Reveal - will be posted separately.
Due:
Your notebook will be checked and graded for a process grade. Be sure your Table of Contents is complete and your pages are numbered. Your notebook should be organized exactly like Mrs. Fish's. All pages should be complete. All answers to labs and activities should be written as complete sentences using part of the question in your answer.
This notebook check will count for around 40 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.
Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 1 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed with the exception of the following:
Pg 9 You might be missing one station
Pg 10 You should have observations and inference completed for two pictures, not all 3.
Pg 11 Question #4 B on the back may be left incomplete
Pg 12 All fill-in notes sections are completed. We left the left margin of main ideas and the bottom summary blank.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
This notebook check will count for around 40 points. Consider this a homework assignment and do a good job. THERE ARE NO RE-DOs.
Mrs. Fish will be checking the notebook starting on page 1 and the pages that follow. All pages should be completed with the exception of the following:
Pg 9 You might be missing one station
Pg 10 You should have observations and inference completed for two pictures, not all 3.
Pg 11 Question #4 B on the back may be left incomplete
Pg 12 All fill-in notes sections are completed. We left the left margin of main ideas and the bottom summary blank.
A sample Table of Contents is attached for you. Some additional items will be added to the notebook next week.
Due:
Due:
1. Due today is the notebook, EBS, unit test, and practicum
2. When finished, work on Systems DNB (digital notebook). The Edpuzzles for the DNB are posted separately. The Systems DNB is NOT homework
2. When finished, work on Systems DNB (digital notebook). The Edpuzzles for the DNB are posted separately. The Systems DNB is NOT homework
Due:
Use the study guide to study for the upcoming unit test on the Nature of Science. Please review notes in your notebook and notes on Google Classroom. Do not just read through your notes; instead, test yourself to make sure you know the information. (Free printable flashcard maker https://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/). You MUST know the vocabulary.
Use the information on your study guide and in your notebook to create your EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). You have been provided a template for your EBS. It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Be sure to complete BOTH SIDES of the template. Your EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on your template.
Students will take an online unit test and a lab practicum during the same class period.
There are no retakes or corrections on tests in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your test.
NOTE - Your notebook is also due on Thursday. Please see the post on Google Classroom about those requirements.
Use the information on your study guide and in your notebook to create your EBS ( EXTERNAL BRAIN SHEET - think Cheat Sheet). You have been provided a template for your EBS. It must be hand-written, and can be used on the test. Be sure to complete BOTH SIDES of the template. Your EBS is due on the day of the test. In order to receive full credit on the EBS, you must complete information on your template.
Students will take an online unit test and a lab practicum during the same class period.
There are no retakes or corrections on tests in 6th-grade science because you get to use an EBS on the test. You need to prepare in advance for your test.
NOTE - Your notebook is also due on Thursday. Please see the post on Google Classroom about those requirements.
Due:
1. Finish Intro Review lab (including EdPuzzle and Refresher Formative) from last class and work on EBS.
2. Finish your notebook.
3. Harry Potter Graphs Adventure- (optional for fun practice)
2. Finish your notebook.
3. Harry Potter Graphs Adventure- (optional for fun practice)
Due:
1. Review EBS and study guide
2. Complete The Great Museum Heist - working with a partner to write a claim, evidence, and reasoning statement
3. Complete Intro Unit Review Lab. You'll need the links below when finished with the stations.
a. use the Edpuzzle link - posted separately
b. use the link posted separately for Formative Refresher - Identify Variables
HMWK - study for test, write EBS, and make sure your notebook is completed and ready to turn in. All due on 9/16
2. Complete The Great Museum Heist - working with a partner to write a claim, evidence, and reasoning statement
3. Complete Intro Unit Review Lab. You'll need the links below when finished with the stations.
a. use the Edpuzzle link - posted separately
b. use the link posted separately for Formative Refresher - Identify Variables
HMWK - study for test, write EBS, and make sure your notebook is completed and ready to turn in. All due on 9/16
Due:
Complete the Worksheet assigned in class.
Due:
1. Homework Due
2. Quiz on line graphing and variables
3. CER Notes
5. CER Rotation Lab
6. Discuss EBS, Study Guide, and notebook for the upcoming test and notebook check.
7. Exit Ticket CER
2. Quiz on line graphing and variables
3. CER Notes
5. CER Rotation Lab
6. Discuss EBS, Study Guide, and notebook for the upcoming test and notebook check.
7. Exit Ticket CER
Due:
1. Finish Bubble Lab
Indep Var -
Depend Var-
Controlled Var -
2. There’s a Graph for That - 2nd page - glue to pg 14 flip on top.
3. Can you find the mistake in the line graph? - practice
4. If time, Review Variables - color by number (front only)
NOTE - Quiz on graphing and variables next class.
Indep Var -
Depend Var-
Controlled Var -
2. There’s a Graph for That - 2nd page - glue to pg 14 flip on top.
3. Can you find the mistake in the line graph? - practice
4. If time, Review Variables - color by number (front only)
NOTE - Quiz on graphing and variables next class.
Due:
1. Collect Homework
2. Graphing Notes
3. There's a Graph for That
4. Volume Surprise Lab
2. Graphing Notes
3. There's a Graph for That
4. Volume Surprise Lab
Due:
If you received less than a 12/15 on the homework from Week 2 of school, you need to re-do the questions you missed and turn the work in on Thursday, September 4.
Remember, do not erase any of your original answers.
Write your new answers in a different color on the same page.
You may bring your score up to a 12/15.
Remember, do not erase any of your original answers.
Write your new answers in a different color on the same page.
You may bring your score up to a 12/15.
Due:
Complete the worksheet on observations, inferences, and predictions.
Prepare for Wednesday's quiz by practicing the above, as well as metric measurement.
Prepare for Wednesday's quiz by practicing the above, as well as metric measurement.
Due:
1. Quiz
2. Quick Check on Variables
3. If time, color by number
2. Quick Check on Variables
3. If time, color by number
Due:
1. Finish Gummy lab
2. Practice for quiz tomorrow (observation/inference/prediction/measurement)
3. Variables notes
4. SuperMario Variables Review
2. Practice for quiz tomorrow (observation/inference/prediction/measurement)
3. Variables notes
4. SuperMario Variables Review
Due:
1. Take the quick check on Metric Length
2. Complete the Gummy Worm Lab
2. Complete the Gummy Worm Lab
Due:
Complete the metric review packet for homework.
Due:
1. Turn in Homework
2. Digital Notebook notes on Observation/Inference/Prediction. Complete definitions and footprint activity.
3. If time, color by number
2. Digital Notebook notes on Observation/Inference/Prediction. Complete definitions and footprint activity.
3. If time, color by number
Due:
1. Metric Metric Lab