Friday, June 10, 2011

LAST UPDATE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR!

Hi,

Thank you for a great year. It was a pleasure teaching your students. I hope you have a great summer.

Summer break is a long time to be out of the classroom, so the teacher in me has to say that I hope you keep your kids' minds fresh and active -- learning, reading, investigating, thinking, etc. --- not TOO many video games! ;)

But, always -- have fun.

Thanks, again!
Mr. Sandoval
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Thursday, June 2, 2011

6th & 7th Grade Update - May 31-June 3

Hi,
>> FINAL GRADES DUE! >> Please check WEB GRADES!


All late work is due by Monday, June 6!

ALSO -- make sure your child is STILL coming to school with all necessary materials, etc. We are still doing work until the last day.

Thank you,
Mr. Sandoval
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Monday, May 23, 2011

6th & 7th Grade Update - May 23-May 27

Hi,
>> PARKWAY OPEN HOUSE & 50th ANNIVERSARY Celebration
5pm -- BBQ
6pm -- PTSA meeting/ service awards
6:30pm - 7:30pm Classrooms open - visit with teacers

Please try to come out!

6th Graders -- please check to see that your child is caught up on all late/ missing work!

7th Graders -- did your child turn in the HUMAN BODY MODEL PROJECT? Several students did NOT do this project on time ( Due TODAY/ MONDAY)

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval
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Monday, May 9, 2011

6th Grade Update - May 9 - 13 **PROJECT**

BIG WEEK!

>> THURSDAY, MAY 12 -- ENERGY & RESOURCES FINAL EXAM -- covering chapter 4 & 5, journal notes, and handouts.

Topics: Material Resources, Energy resources -- Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Energy, Renewable vs. Nonrenewable

>> SCIENCE PROJECTS -- FINAL DUE DATE -- MONDAY, MAY 16!

Here is a link to a POWERPOINT with pictures of posterboards:

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7th Grade Update - May 9 - 13 **PROJECT**

THIS WEEK:
FROG DISSECTION on Thursday >> FROG STUDY GUIDE + LAB + CONCLUSIONS DUE FRIDAY

HUMAN BODY PROJECT -- *NEW* DUE DATE >> FINAL PROJECT DUE MONDAY, MAY 23 - NO EXCEPTIONS!

** Please check on all of these assignments ASAP.

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Monday, April 25, 2011

6th Grade Update - April 25- 29 **PROJECT**

Hi,
This week we start the Science Fair Project. FINAL DUE DATE is MAY 16.

>> DUE ON WEDNESDAY is PARENT SIGNATURE.

We have 3 weeks -- TIMELINE:

Week 1: Pick project and plan
Week 2: DO the experiments
Week 3: Do POSTER and WRITTEN REPORT

Here is the LINK for the information:

And see it BELOW:

Also listed below is a list of websites to check out for ideas!

*****"SCIENCE FAIR" PROJECTS*****

FINAL DUE DATE: Mon, May 16

AFTER SPRING BREAK your child will be starting a “mini” SCIENCE FAIR EXPERIMENT to perform at home. Please encourage your child to think CREATIVELY about the experiment. For example, how could certain factors/ variables of the experiment be changed - how would the results change? Have them TRY IT OUT.

These experiments should pretty simple, but will require some SUPPLIES (ie: simple household/ garage materials).

I would also encourage PHOTOS to be taken of the experiment (or DRAWINGS made). (VIDEO of the experiment is an option)

*****SUMMARY of REQUIREMENTS*****

1. PERFORM EXPERIMENTS at home – record results

2. Create a POSTER/ BOARD (or PowerPoint) about the experiment - include pictures or photos (or VIDEO?).

3. One-page (max) TYPED LAB REPORT about the experiment.

4. Short in-class PRESENTATION.

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The students will be getting a more detailed instruction sheet and will have time in class to work on preparing their project.

à WHAT TO DO NOW – ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO RESEARCH DIFFERENT PROJECT IDEAS – SEE WEB SITES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAPER. Bring the ideas to class.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

Please sign below to let me know that you have read about this project.


___________________________ _______ _____________________________

Student Name class per. PARENT SIGNATURE



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7th Grade Update - April 25-April 29 **PROJECT**

Hi,
This week your child is starting the HUMAN BODY MODEL PROJECT.

They should PICK a PROJECT this week.

>> DUE THIS WEDNESDAY -- PARENT SIGNATURE

>> DUE MONDAY, MAY 2nd -- PROJECT PROPOSAL (TYPED)


Link to PROJECT INFO:

Link to POWERPOINT WITH PHOTOS:


SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW:

NAME (L, F) ________ , _________ Per ___

7th Grade Science Project
Human Body Organ System Model
Proposal due: MONDAY, May 2 /Final due date: Mon, May 16

Objective: To design and make a human body organ/ organ system model that demonstrates the FUNCTION (JOB) of that organ/ organ system.

Material Requirements:
  • Your model can be made of plastic, wood, metal, cardboard, styrofoam, etc., or any combination of those materials.
    • If your model uses electricity for the moving parts, try to make it self-contained using batteries
  • You cannot use any materials that may be hazardous or dangerous.

Model requirements:
  • Your model should be your own design that depicts a human body organ system or a major part of that system.
  • Systems may include respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, lymphatic, endocrine, immune, and excretory. The reproductive system is not one of the choices.
  • Your model should have some MOVEMENT or ACTION in the materials that SHOWS the FUNCTION of that system.
  • Your model should have some information with it to help explain its function/ job – A one sheet or poster board.

Scoring:
  • Your model will be scored on its creativity and its effectiveness in demonstrating the function of the organ system of your choice. THE SCORING RUBRIC is attached.

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*****PARENT SIGNATURE

PROJECT PROPOSAL - 7th GRADE – ROUGH DRAFT
HUMAN BODY ORGAN SYSTEM MODEL

DUE DATE _____________________TYPED!

NAME OF ORGAN:_________________BODY SYSTEM:__________________


1. OBJECTIVE: In one paragraph, describe what your project is going to show or do. Describe the function of your organ/ organ system.



2. REQUIREMENTS: List all the materials and resources you need to do your project.



3. SCORING: What you need to do to make a “good” project? What will it have to show or look like?

  1. DRAWING: Create a detailed drawing of your proposed project. Be sure to label all parts and dimensions (sizes).



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