6th-Update - Nov 30 - Dec 4

Hi,

***HOMEWORK THIS WEEK -- GET 3x5 NOTECARDS***
Please make sure your student gets a pack of 3x5 notecards. A pack of 100 is less than $1 at most places (Target, Walmart, Staples, etc.)

Other school supplies -- I am noticing a lot of students without basic supplies like PENCILS and PENS. Make sure your child has a good supply of pencils/ pens.

Please have your child skim/ read chapter 9, 10, and 11 - we are starting a new unit of study - "Shaping The Earth's Surface"

***CANNED FOOD DRIVE + DRESS UP DAY**
EARTH HOUSE is in 2nd place overall for the house challenge! Help us get back to 1st place!

Friday -- CANNED FOOD turn in day. Non-perishable foods can be brought in any day this week to turn in Friday.
Friday -- PAJAMA dress up day! Please remember that dress code is still enforced. School appropriate pajama wear...

***NEW TRIMESTER #2 -- A FRESH START**
All work turned in from this point on is for the new trimester -- talk to your child about this chance for a fresh start to stay caught up in all classes.

6th Grade Update - Nov. 16 - 20

Hi,

***BRIDGES LAB + CONCLUSION DUE TODAY (TUESDAY)***

Please check with your child to make sure they turned it in today.

***EXAM FRIDAY - PLATE TECTONICS, ch. 6, 7, 8***

On Friday, 6th graders will be taking a common assessment exam on PLATE TECTONICS (all 6th graders in the school take this same test).

It mostly covers chapter 6 with a little from ch. 7 & 8.

Have your child review these concepts:

Plates and Plate Boundaries

Layers of the Earth

Lithosphere/ Asthenosphere

Continental Drift and Pangaea (and Alfred Wegener)

Sea floor spreading

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Mountains

***FRIDAY, NOV. 20 -- FINAL DAY TO TURN IN WORK FOR TRIMESTER 1****

Please check web grades for missing work.

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

6th-Update - Nov 9 - 13

Hi,

***PACKET #3 DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY***
This should be ready to be turned in. These papers should be ready in the science folder:

6th Grade Welcome Back - October 2009/ Chapter 6 reading notes
Making Connections - US Earthquake Map
Coloring States -- US Map - Earthquakes
Earthquakes - Ch. 7 - word search/ reading/ video notes
QUIZ - corrections
Earthquake Preparedness plan (passed back today or tomorrow)
The Bridge Challenge (passed out today or tomorrow)

***BRIDGE BUILDING LAB + CONCLUSIONS***
This will be assigned on Thursday/ Friday due MONDAY

***TRIMESTER 1 FINAL GRADES SOON!! LAST DAY TO ACCEPT LATE WORK IS NOVEMBER 20**
Please help your child to stay on top of things.

***CANNED FOOD DRIVE***
Please help by donating canned/ non-perishable foods. Your child can bring them in any morning for a Friday turn in.

Thanks for your help,
Mr. Sandoval

6th & 7th Grade Update - Nov. 2 - 6

Hi,

****HOMEWORK - EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS PLAN DUE TOMORROW (THURSDAY)***

Please go over this with your child tonight!

***WEB GRADES UPDATED***

FINAL grades are coming up soon for TRIMESTER 1. Please help keep y

7th Grade Update - Nov. 2 - Nov. 6

Hi,

***MICROSCOPE LAB #5 + CONCLUSIONS DUE FRIDAY****

This was done in class TODAY, please check on this assignment.

***CELLS EXAM THIS FRIDAY***

Please have your child study chapter 4 and 5, and notes.

**WEB GRADES UPDATED***

Please check Web Grades:

web grades: http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

CAMP WEEK 2009! October 19-23!

We are at 6th grade camp! Check out this link for daily updates:
http://parkwaycamp.blogspot.com

7th GRADERS:
Are in school for a regular week of school. Mrs. Woodland is teaching the class this week. They will have a HOMEWORK CONCLUSION assigned on THURSDAY/ FRIDAY.

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

6th & 7th Grade Update - September 21

Hi,

***IMPORTANT -- 6th GRADE CAMP UPDATE***

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH -- PINK Registration form due + $280 DUE/ OR PAYMENT PLAN SET UP

IMPORTANT -- IF YOU CANNOT PAY THE ENTIRE $$ AMOUNT BY SEP. 25TH PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL TO SET UP A PAYMENT PLAN - WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU ON THE CAMP COST

PAY BY CREDIT CARD OPTION:

Go to our website: www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us

Click Schools

Scroll to Middle Schools

Click on 6th Grade Parents - "You may pay for 6th Grade Camp with Credit Card"

Click on yes when Security Information Screen pops up

There is a $5.00 fee for using this option.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th -- Camp Cuyamaca Open House - 10AM - 2PM @ Camp Cuyamaca in the Cuyamaca Mtns. - All 6th Grade families invited

Meet the staff/ tours/ hands-on science/ crafts/ SWIMMING - bring suit and towel/ hikes

www.sdoutdoored.org

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - 9:30AM -- CAMP ORIENTATION - PKMS Cafeteria -- Teachers from Camp Cuyamaca will be speaking to the Earth House students -- Parents are welcome to attend.

***GRADES DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 25****

All assignments through this week must be turned in NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEP. 25T

6th & 7th Grade Update - September 13

Please check WEB GRADES for current assignments and scores.

All late assignments are due this week!

6th Graders - please read CHAPTER 6 in text.

RECENT H.W. due: Packet #1 & How Many Drops Lab

7th Graders - please read CHAPTER 4 in text.

H.W. due Monday, Sep 14th -- Microscope Lab #1

7th Grade Update - Aug. 28

***HOMEWORK DUE -- PENNY LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS DUE MONDAY***

The students have a lab worksheet for PENNY LAB. The TYPED CONCLUSION (answers to Conclusion questions) are to be turned in with the worksheet on Monday.

The CONCLUSIONS can be EMAILED to me if you have a printer problem.

They should be able to SHOW THIS to you work.

****ORGANIZE/ CLEAN BACKPACK + BINDER*** Now is a great time to make sure your student is organized and ready to go for Monday!

***Thanks to everyone who came out on Wednesday night. Hope it was informative for you.***

6th Grade Update - Aug. 28

***HOMEWORK DUE -- STRAW BOAT LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS DUE MONDAY***

The students have a lab worksheet for STRAW BOAT LAB. The TYPED CONCLUSION (answers to Conclusion questions) are to be turned in with the worksheet on Monday.

The CONCLUSIONS can be EMAILED to me if you have a printer problem.

They should be able to SHOW THIS to you work.

****ORGANIZE/ CLEAN BACKPACK + BINDER*** Now is a great time to make sure your student is organized and ready to go for Monday!

***Thanks to everyone who came out on Wednesday night. Hope it was informative for you.***

6th Grade Update - Aug. 24-28

****HOMEWORK -- What is Science, Pt. 2 DUE WEDNESDAY, AUG 26 ****

Please check on this, have your child SHOW you their completed assignment.

****BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - THIS WEDNESDAY, AUG 26, 6:00-8:00PM***

Hope to see you come out!

***WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP AT HOME***

Make sure your child's binder and backpack are ORGANIZED. All papers in the RIGHT place, all HW complete. This should be checked EVERY DAY!

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

7th Grade Update - Aug. 24-28

Hi,

****HOMEWORK -- PAPER TOWER LAB -- DUE WEDNESDAY, AUG 26 ****

Please check on this, have your child SHOW you their completed assignment.

HANDOUT is copied below.

****BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - THIS WEDNESDAY, AUG 26, 6:00-8:00PM***

Hope to see you come out!

***WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP AT HOME***

Make sure your child's binder and backpack are ORGANIZED. All papers in the RIGHT place, all HW complete. This should be checked EVERY DAY!

PAPER TOWER!!

OBJECTIVE:

HYPOTHESIS/ PREDICTION:

MATERIALS:

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS:

PROCEDURE:

1. Using the materials provided, construct the tallest free standing paper tower possible.
2. You may use the materials in ANY way,
3. You may NOT tape the tower to the table. It must be lifted off the table.
4. Soft group voices

DATA

PRE-DESIGN/ Planning:

DATA: FINAL DESIGN:

DRAWING:

HEIGHT in centimeters: _____________________

Did it stand? ________________

CONCLUSIONS: 1 paragraph, typed

• What was the objective?

• Explain briefly about your team’s design.

• How tall was the tower? Did it stand successfully?

• How could you improve the design or make changes for a future tower. EXPLAIN!

6th Grade Update - Aug. 17 - 21

Hi!

****WELCOME***

Welcome to Parkway and Earth House science. I will be emailing these updates at least once a week. Also check here for information:

http://mrsandoval.blogspot.com

So far we've had a good start to the school year.

***FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT -- "WHAT IS SCIENCE?" DUE FRIDAY ******

Ask your child to show you this sheet. It requires a PARAGRAPH + PICTURE. I would like the paragraphs typed and pasted on the paper. Pictures can be clipped, printed or hand-drawn.

****6th GRADE FAMILY PICNIC - TODAY 5:30PM - 7:30PM @ PARKWAY ***

Bring your family, food, and chairs/ blanket to socialize and hang out with other 6th grade families and Parkway teachers.

Please remember, what you do at home with your child has the most effect on their success at school!

7th Grade Update - Aug.17-21

Hi!

I look forward to working with your child for another year of science! As always, I will be sending home weekly email updates. You can also go here for information:

http://mrsandoval.blogspot.com

***FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT -- "WHAT IS BIOLOGY?" DUE FRIDAY ******

Ask your child to show you this sheet. It requires a PARAGRAPH + PICTURE. I would like the paragraphs typed and pasted on the paper. Pictures can be clipped, printed or hand-drawn.

Please remember, what you do at home with your child has the most effect on their success at school!

Welcome to Earth House Science! 2009-10!

Welcome! Please check here weekly for important updates and information. This photo shows what supplies my students should have:

- pocket folder (one just for science class)

- 70 page spiral notebook (one just for science class)

- pencils, pens

- basic calculator

- ruler

- colored pencils

6th & 7th Grade Update - JUNE 1

****GOOD TO SEE all of you that came out to Open House last week. Thanks for showing  your support.

****STUDENTS RETURN TEXTBOOKS - THIS THURSDAY***

Students should bring their books from home, back to school on Thursday.

****PICK UP SCIENCE PROJECTS THIS WEEK!***

Students should take home their projects this week. I don't have room for them!

***Please continue to have DAILY interaction with your student about school - even though we're close to the end, it is important that you and your student stay on top of everything all the way to the end!

Thanks for your support at home,

Mr. Sandoval

7th - Human Body Project Resources

LINKS to websites with information about Human Body Systems:

http://www.kidinfo.com/Health/Human_Body.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html

http://www.stcms.si.edu/hbs/hbs_student.htm

http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/systems.html

http://www.kidsbiology.com/human_biology/index.php

http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body/pg000029.html

7th Grade Update - HUMAN BODY PROJECT - DUE MAY 26

Hi,

****7TH GRADE HUMAN BODY MODEL PROJECT *******

The 7th graders will be starting to work on this project. They are to build a model of a part of  the body, or a system of the body that SHOWS/ DEMONSTRATES a FUNCTION of it works. There should be some sort of ACTION or MOVEMENT. 

They will have some time in class to research information, but the majority of work is to be done at home.

WHAT IS  DUE:

INFO SHEET W/ PARENT SIGNATURE -- DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 8

WRITTEN PROPOSAL (TYPED) - DUE MONDAY, MAY 18 -- They have a handout with the instructions

FINAL PROJECT -- DUE TUESDAY, MAY 26 

You can download the INFO SHEET & WRITTEN PROPOSAL at this link:

http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/earthhouse/sandovaldocs/7thgradescienceproject.doc

You can VIEW a SLIDE SHOW with photos of projects at this link:

http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/earthhouse/sandovaldocs/humanbodyproject7th.ppt.htm

6th Update- SAMPLE POSTERS/ MINI SCI. FAIR PROJECTS - FINAL DUE MAY 11

6th Update- MINI SCI. FAIR PROJECTS - FINAL DUE MAY 11

EXPERIMENT FINISHED DUE DATE: MAY 4th

WRITTEN REPORT & POSTER/ BOARD DUE DATE: MAY 11

Please click on the following LINKS for information

INFORMATION SHEET AND REQUIREMENTS

WRITTEN REPORT & POSTER OUTLINES

SCORING RUBRIC

7th Grade Update - April 27 - May 1

Hi,

***WORK DUE THIS THURSDAY****

• Earthworm Study Guide - completed and colored - have been working on it IN class.

• PACKET #7 - all this work should already be completed:

Anatomical Numbers handout

Review "p. 27" handout

Food Log

Meal Chart

Nurtrition Reflection

The Digestive System handout

Body Systems #2 puzzle - Mini Packet

****DUE FRIDAY*****

• Earthworm Lab + Conclusions

***WEB GRADES*** 

Please check web grades every week. Help your child to stay caught up! We're getting close to the end...

6th-Update - April 20-24

We're back in school - 9 weeks to go!

***SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT****
Students will be doing a simple science experiment at home and then create a poster board and presentation. This will be assigned NEXT week. Please have your child START FINDING EXPERIMENT IDEAS THAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. Print out the experiment to show me.

Here is a list of websites to start looking at:

http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/

http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/

http://www.easy-kids-science-experiments.com/

http://www.sciencekidsathome.com/science_experiments/index.html

http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiments/

***THIS WEEK IN SCIENCE -- we are working on MINERALS and ROCKS in CHAPTER 4 - have your student look at this chapter***

***CHECK WEB GRADES*****
web grades: http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

6th-Update-March 16-20

Hi,

***FIELD TRIP***
Period 2 and 3 had a great time at the San Diego EcoCenter today. It was great learning experience about alternative fuel options. Have your child tell you what they learned.
Period 6 will be going on MARCH 30th.

***WEB GRADES - CHECK FOR MISSING WORK***
Web Grades are updated. Please check for missing work. This is too early in the trimester to be falling behind. Please help your child to stay caught up!

7th-Update-March 16-20

Hi,
***ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS PROJECT DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)!****

We worked all of last week on this project and everything is due tomorrow!

Please have your child SHOW YOU what they have worked on.

REQUIREMENTS:
1 page TYPED written report (double spaced, 12 pt. font)

1 poster/ picture of animal with labels and descriptions of adaptations

1-2 minute presentation - IN class.

*****SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL****
All this month and into April, San Diego is celebrating science with workshops and presentations all over the city. LOTS of hands-on activities for kids and families. Check out the website. Click on the calendar for all of the events:

http://www.sdsciencefestival.org/

ADAPTATIONS/EVOLUTION LINKS -7th

1. Animal Adaptations - Read:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/environment/3_adapt_to_fit1.shtml

Animal Adaptation -- TEST
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=ocr_gateway_adaptation_f&templateStyle=science

2. Theory of Evolution - ACTIVITY:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/evolution/evolutionact.shtml

Theory of Evolution - TEST:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=evolutiontest&templateStyle=science

4. Natural Selection/ Survival of the Fittest - READ:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/environment/4_survival_of_fittest1.shtml

3. Organisms and Their Environment - ACTIVITY:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/evolution/organismsact.shtml

Organisms and Their Environment - TEST:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=organismstest;templateStyle=science

4. Natural Selection/ Survival of Fittest - READ:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/environment/4_survival_of_fittest1.shtml

Natural Selection/ Survival of the Fittest - TEST:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=ocr_gateway_survival_h&templateStyle=science

INVENTION CONVENTION

INVENTION CONVENTION

→OBJECTIVE:     To identify a “problem” or need, and design and propose an original invention!

**THIS YEAR’S THEME: ECO-FRIENDLY INVENTIONS**

Questions to think about:
How could we:    Use less resources?
            Use less electricity/ energy?
            Conserve/ save resources and energy
            Reduce waste?
            Recycle waste/ resources?
            Reuse waste/ resources?
            Use human power for something?
            Use alternative energy: SOLAR, WIND, WATER, etc.


→ REQUIREMENTS: What you need to TURN IN:

_________1. One page (max) type-written report (double spaced)

    What is a problem/ need that you have identified? Why is this problem             important to solve or useful?

    Explain the invention that you have come up with:
        What would it do?
        What would it look like?
        What materials do you need to make it?
        How would it work?

_______2. Visual representation/ diagram/ picture of your invention
            
            _____ Poster, board or REAL model (or Power Point presentation)

            _____ Title, name, labels, instructions, colors

_______3. Presentation of invention – SHORT explanation of your project

7th-Update-Feb 9

Hi,
***EXAM THURSDAY - EARTH AND LIFE HISTORY - CHAPTER 8/9***
Students will be taking a "final" standards based assessment. Please have your child review those chapters.

**** "KNOW BOOKS" DUE THURSDAY***
Students have been working on a journal of information from the last 4 weeks or so - called a "know" book. This is a major grade. Please have your child show this to you and make sure that it is NEAT, COMPLETE, COLORED(?) and in order.

Thanks for your consistent support at home,
Mr. Sandoval

6th-Update - Feb 9

Hi,
***EXAM THURSDAY***
Students will be taking a "final" standards based assessment. It will cover these topics from the last 5 weeks or so:
Weathering
Erosion
Oceans
Beaches
Rivers
Heat
Atmosphere/ Hydrosphere/ Geosphere/ Biosphere
Weather
Water Cycle

**** "KNOW BOOKS" DUE THURSDAY***
Students have been working on a journal of information from the last 3 weeks - called a "know" book. This is a major grade. Please have your child show this to you and make sure that it is NEAT, COMPLETE, COLORED(?) and in order.

***INVENTION CONVENTION project***
Students will be starting a project where they design an original invention. This will be explained more later in the week. Please have them start thinking of ideas/ researching ideas:
The THEMES are CONSERVATION, ENERGY, & RECYCLING.

Thanks for your consistent support at home,
Mr. Sandoval

7th-Update-Jan 28

***PACKET #5 DUE THIS WEEK****
HEREDITY & GENETICS Word Search
GENETICS QUICK REVIEW #2
7th GRADE GENETICS word search
CHAPTER 8 & 9 INTRODUCTION word search
CHAPTER 8 TRUE/ FALSE reading worksheet
CHAPTER 8 TEST

***LAB DUE TODAY - PLEASE CHECK***
The Half-Life of Pennies/ Absolute Dating Lab and CONCLUSIONS were due today. Please check on this.**

***WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED***
http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

6th-Update - Jan 28

***PACKET #5 due tomorrow****

6th Grade Standards 6.2 & 6.4 WORD SEARCH
Break it Down mini lab
Rivers - Internet Activity
Weathering & Erosion World Search
Chapter 11 TRUE/ FALSE reading worksheet
Rivers-World Map (period 3 & 6 only)

***LAB DUE FRIDAY***
We will be doing a lab in class tomorrow that is DUE FRIDAY with CONCLUSIONS****

***WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED***
http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

7th-Update-Jan 12-16

Hi,

****PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD READ CHAPTER 8****
We are currently working on Earth History topics in Chapter 8. Make sure your child has reviewed this chapter. Thanks!
****WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED****
We are now half-way through the 2nd trimester. Your child should be caught up on all assignments.
http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

PLEASE CHECK on your child's backpack and binder - is it clean and organized?

***TOILETRY COLLECTION DRIVE AT PARKWAY***
Parkway is collecting donations of NEW toiletry items (soaps, toothpastes, etc) for convalescent and nursing homes. This is also a house challenge -- EARTH IS CURRENTLY IN 1ST PLACE OVERALL!!

Collection of these items is TOMORROW (FRIDAY) and NEXT FRIDAY.

Thanks for your help!

6th-Update - Jan 12-16

Hi,

****WEATHER & EROSION LAB AND CONCLUSIONS DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)****
Please check on this lab with your child.

****WEB GRADES ARE UPDATED****
We are now half-way through the 2nd trimester. Your child should be caught up on all assignments.
http://www.lmsvsd.k12.ca.us/schools/pkm/webgrade.html

PLEASE CHECK on your child's backpack and binder - is it clean and organized?


***TOILETRY COLLECTION DRIVE AT PARKWAY***
Parkway is collecting donations of NEW toiletry items (soaps, toothpastes, etc) for convalescent and nursing homes. This is also a house challenge -- EARTH IS CURRENTLY IN 1ST PLACE OVERALL!!

Collection of these items is TOMORROW (FRIDAY) and NEXT FRIDAY.

Thanks for your help!

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval