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