Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took quiz

                         Homework: None

  

Physical Science: 

                         In Class:Played Chemistry  Bingo

                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class:Finished watching Dante's Peak

                         Homework: Continue writing prompt.

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Finished Test

                         Homework: Writing Prompt                                                                                          

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Watched a movie about water

                         Homework: Lab Report Wednesday 12/22

  

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test

                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes and worked on worksheets

                         Homework: Continue writing prompt.

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed Worksheets 

                         Homework: Vocab and 15 questions from notes due Monday.  Study Guide due Mon.
Test Tuesday (12/21)

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Went over succession lab and book questions

                         Homework: Lab Report Wednesday 12/22

  

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed for test

                         Homework: Test Tomorrow (12/17)

 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on writing prompt

                         Homework: Finish labeling worksheet for Friday, Continue writing prompt.

 

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed Worksheets 

                         Homework: Vocab and 15 questions from notes Monday. 2 worksheets due tomorrow. Test Tuesday (12/21)

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on lab report

                         Homework: Lab Report Wednesday 12/22

  

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Finished quiz and stared study guide

                         Homework: Finish Study guide for tomorrow  Test Friday (12/17)

 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes, worked on worksheet

                         Homework: Finish labeling worksheet for Friday  

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes

                         Homework: Assessment questions and 4 worksheets due on Thursday (12/16)

Vocab and 15 questions from notes due the day before the test. Test will be either next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took quiz and answered questions from book

                         Homework: Finish questions if you have not done so already

  

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed naming chemical forumlas

                         Homework: Quiz tomorrow on naming chemical fromulas and using those formulas to derive the chemical name. Test Friday (12/17)

 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes

                         Homework: None

 

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes

                         Homework: Assessment questions and worksheet due on Thursday (12/16)

Vocab and 5 questions from notes due the day before the test. Test will be either next Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Tested Ph and Iron levels in water samples. 

                         Homework: None

 

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes, worked on worksheets

                         Homework: None

 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test

                         Homework: Volcano Vocab due Monday

 

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on Assessment questions and vocab from the book. 

                         Homework: Finish above work if you did not do so in class

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Talked about acid mine drainage in relation to the Mahoney and Little Mahoney Creek.

                         Homework: Remember to bring in water samples for extra credit

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes, worked on worksheets

                         Homework: Complete worksheet set #1 for tomorrow

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed for Test

                         Homework: Test Tomorrow (12/10)

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test

                         Homework: Make Corrections 

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on water packet

                         Homework: Finish questions from packet if you did not do so in class

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes, worked on worksheets about ionic and covalent bonding

                         Homework: None 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes and watched a short film about Earthquakes

                         Homework: Test Friday (12/10)

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed for Test

                         Homework: Study Guide Test Tomorrow (12/7)

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on writing prompt

                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes, worked on worksheets about ionic and covalent bonding

                         Homework: None 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Answered questions about magazine article on Earthquakes

                         Homework: None

 Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took pop quiz

                         Homework: Worksheets(4), Vocab (Section 5), and 15?s due Monday (12/6), Test Tuesday (12/7)

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes

                         Homework: Quiz tomorrow

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes

                         Homework: None 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took vocab quiz 

                         Homework: None

 Life Science: 

                         In Class:Watched Mitosis video

                         Homework: Worksheets due Monday (12/6), Test Tuesday (12/7)

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on questions from book

                         Homework: Complete if you did not do so in class. 

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Made corrections to test.

                         Homework: None 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes and worked on worksheets.

                         Homework: Earth Quake packet, Earth Quake location worksheet and Wave Worksheet all due tomorrow (12/1). 

 Life Science: 

                         In Class:Reread pages 95-102. Worked on Assessment questions on pages 102. Completed Worksheet.

                         Homework:Finish the above work for homework if you have not done so already. This will be collected tomorrow (12/1)

 Have a nice night and enjoy your last day of November!

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed Test

                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Completed Element Word Search

                         Homework: None 

Earth Science: 

                         In Class:Finished worksheet

                         Homework: None

 Life Science: 

                         In Class:Took pop Quiz

                         Homework: DNA worksheet due Tuesday 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Have a great break!!!!

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test. 

                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test

                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes and started working on worksheet. 

                         Homework: Finish worksheet if you have not done so already.

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Shared the DNA articles that were found through research

                         Homework: DNA worksheet due tomorrow (10/23) DNA 3-D Model due Wednesday (11/24)

Friday, November, 19, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class:Reviewed for Test

                         Homework: Test Monday (11/22)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed for Test

                         Homework: Test Monday (11/22)

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test

                         Homework: Vocab due Monday (11/22) 

Life Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes, watched a video

                         Homework: DNA worksheet due Tuesday (11/23), DNA research due on Monday (11/22)


Happy Friday!!!! 
Go Luck Spartans Football!!!!!!! 

Thursday, November 18th, 201

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes. 

                         Homework: Test Monday (11/22)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed Study Guide. 

                         Homework: Test Monday (11/22)

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed for test and began vocab. 

                         Homework: Test Tomorrw (11/19) Vocab due Monday (11/22)

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes

                         Homework:  Read pages 95-102, DNA Worksheet Due Tuesday (11/23), 10 questions, DNA research due Monday (11/22)

Wednsday, November 17th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Answered questions from book

                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Completed lab and worksheets. 

                         Homework: Test Monday (11/22)

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on questions. 

                         Homework: Test Friday (11/19)

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes

                         Homework:  Read pages 95-102, DNA Worksheet, 10 questions, DNA research due Monday (11/22)

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Finished Predator Vs. Prey Lab

                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Half of the class worked in Lab, the other half worked on worksheets.

                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took  notes. Watched a video.

                         Homework: None.

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took Chapter 3 Test.

                         Homework: None


Happy Friday!!!! 
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!!!

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on a lab about predation

                         Homework: Succession Lab Report due on Friday (11/12)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes and worked on worksheets

                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes

                         Homework: None

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Played Review Game

                         Homework:  Test tomorrow (11/12)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on Oh Deer Lab!

                         Homework: Succession Lab Report due on Friday (11/12)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes and worksheet

                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes

                         Homework: Vocabulary quiz corrections due tomorrow (return with test)  

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes 

                         Homework:  Assessment questions on page 90 and 94 due on Thursday. Vocab (Chapter 3 sections 1-4) and 25 questions due the day before the test. 3 worksheets due on Thursday (cell respiration/photosynthesis and guided reading and study) Test Friday (11/12)

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked Succession Lab Report in Library

                         Homework: Succession Lab Report due on Friday (11/12)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes and worked on worksheet 

                         Homework: Worksheet due tomorrow if you did not finish it in class.

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on Pangea

                         Homework: Vocabulary quiz corrections due tomorrow (return with test)  

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Went over information from potato lab.

                         Homework:  Assessment questions on page 90 and 94 due on Thursday. Vocab (Chapter 3 sections 1-4) and 20 questions due the day before the test. 3 worksheets due on Thursday (cell respiration/photosynthesis and guided reading and study)

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on questions from book 

                         Homework: Succession Lab Report due on Friday (11/12)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes and worked on worksheet packet.
                         Homework: Worksheets due tomorrow

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on Pangea and took notes

                         Homework: Finish labeling plates on the map, and begin working on pangea if you have not done so already. 

 

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on lab looking at a piece of freshly cut potato and comparing it to a potato that was put in fresh water and a slcie that was put into salt water

                         Homework: 3 worksheets  due on Tuesday. Assessment questions on page 90 and 94 due on Thursday. Vocab and 20 questions due the day before the test.

Friday, November 5th, 2010

 

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took Quiz and watched a movie about PA forests

                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes and worked on two worksheets.
                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Vocab Quiz. Worked to identify the major plates of the World

                         Homework: None.

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Watched a movie on cellular respiration. Read pages 86-94 and worked on assessment questions on page 90. 

                         Homework: 3 worksheets  due on Monday. Vocab and 20 questions due the day before the test.


Happy Friday!!!! 
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!!!

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes. 

                          Homework: Lab report for succession lab due in two weeks. (November 5th)

Physical Science: 
                         In Class: Took notes and worked on worksheets.
                          Homework: Complete worksheets and corrections for tomorrow.
Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Took Notes.
                         Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab Quiz on Friday (Nov. 5th)

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes and completed worksheet about osmossis and difussion.                          Homework: 15 questions from notes. Worksheets (due Friday). Corrections to test (due Tomorrow).

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on Succesioni Lab Report in Library. 

                          Homework: Lab report for succession lab due in two weeks. (November 5th)

Physical Science: 
                         In Class: Took notes
                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Took Notes.
                         Homework: Chapter 7 Vocab Quiz on Friday (Nov. 5th)

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes and completed worksheet about proteins and amino acids.
                         Homework: 10 questions from notes. Worksheet (due Friday). Corrections to test (due Tomorrow).

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took more notes on sucession. Took sucession quiz.
                          Homework: Lab report for succession lab due in two weeks. (November 5th)

Physical Science: 
                         In Class: Took notes
                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Completed lab in which we mined chocolate chips out of cookies to see the impacts that mining really makes on the environment.
                         Homework: Chapter 3 Test Friday (10/29).

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes.
                         Homework: 5 questions from notes. Worksheet. Corrections to test.

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on Succession lab report          
                          Homework: Lab report for succession lab due in two weeks. (November 5th)
                                             Succession quiz Monday (11/1)
                                             Notebook Check Monday (11/1)

Physical Science: 
                         In Class: Read current science magazine
                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Took Chapter 3 Test
                         Homework: None 

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Finished taking test
                         Homework:Chapter 3 Vocab...Sections 1-4 Due Monday


Have a great weekend!!!! 
Happy Halloween!!! 

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Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed Succession Lab and how to write the lab report                   
                          Homework: Lab report for succession lab due in two weeks. (November 5th)

Physical Science: 
                         In Class: Made corrections to test
                         Homework: Finish corrections if you have not done so already

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Reviewed for the test and identified rocks for extra credit.
                         Homework: Chapter 3 Test Friday (10/29).

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Finished taking test
                         Homework:Chapter 3 Vocab...Sections 1-4 Due Monday

Wednesday, October 27th,2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on 5 by 5 about environmental decisons.                    
                          Homework: 5 by 5 due tomorrow

Physical Science: 
                         In Class: Took Test
                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Read article and answered questions.
                         Homework: Chapter 3 Test Friday (10/29).

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took Test
                         Homework:Chapter 3 Vocab...Sections 1-4 Due Tomorrow

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Continued successional plot lab.                                                                                                      Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Played Review Game
                         Homework: Test  Tomorrow, Wednesday (10/27).

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Took lab test
                         Homework: Chapter 3 Test Friday (10/29).

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes
                         Homework:  Test next Tomorrow, Wednesday (10/27).

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Started successional plot lab.                                                                                                      Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed worksheets.
                         Homework: Test  Wednesday (10/27).

Earth Science: 
                         In Class: Reviewed for Lab test. Started notes about mining.
                         Homework: Test next Tuesday (10/26).

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Reviewed for test by completing crossword puzzle and riddles about cell parts
                         Homework: 5?s from notes, assessment pages 57 and 67, worksheet, crossword puzzle and riddles due Tuesday (10/26) Test next Wednesday (10/27).

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Answered questions from book.
                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Went over study guide.
                         Homework: Test next Tuesday (10/26) or next Wednesday (10/27). The actually day of the test will be determined on Monday.

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Completed questions from book.
                         Homework: Test next Tuesday (10/26).

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Presented cell analogy projects.
                         Homework: Test next Wednesday (10/27).
Happy Friday!!!! 
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!!! : )

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Sorry about the lack of a blog for last night. There was no homework due today for any classes.

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Continued talking about succession and started looking at the upcoming lab                          Homework: None                             

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Completed lab questions and worked on study guide.                                                     Homework: Study Guide due tomorrow 10/22.....Chapter 2 test 10/26

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Answered questions from book.
                         Homework: Test has been moved to next week.                  

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Took a pop quiz. Continued working in pairs/groups on cell project.
                         Homework: Cell project due TOMORROW!!! (10/22)

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Read pages in the book and completed selected questions.
                         Homework: None                             

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Half of class worked on worksheets, while the other half worked in the lab
                         Homework: Chapter 2 test 10/26

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on comic strip created from 5 by 5.
                         Homework: Test Friday (10.22)                         

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Watched a video about cell parts and continued working in pairs/groups on cell project.
                         Homework: Cell project due next Friday (10/22)

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes
                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on worksheets
                         Homework: Chapter 2 test 10/26

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes
                         Homework: None

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Continued working in pairs/groups on cell project.
                         Homework: Read pages 60-67...Cell project due next Friday (10/22)

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Took leaf identification quiz..took notes
                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class:Took notes
                         Homework: None

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Worked on 5 by 5 writing prompt. "If you were a rock at any stage in the rock cycle, what changes would you go through in order to fully complete the cycle and end as you began?"
                         Homework: Complete 5 by 5 if you have not done so in class.

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Continued working in pairs/groups on cell project.
                         Homework: Read pages 60-67...Cell project due next Friday (10/22)



Happy Friday!!!! 
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!!!

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Look at leaves and worked to identify them.
                         Homework: Leaf quiz tomorrow (10/15)

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes
                         Homework: Complete worksheets for tomorrow

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Completed metamorphic rock lab
                         Homework: None

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Started working in pairs/groups on cell project
                         Homework: Read pages 60-67...Cell project due next Friday (10/22)

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Went on a walk to look at various types of leaves
                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes
                         Homework: Complete worksheet packet for tomorrow

Earth Science: 

                         In Class: Took notes and started a lab on metamorphic rocks
                         Homework: None

Life Science: 

                         In Class: Read about plant and animal cells and worked on a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the two.
                         Homework: Read pages 60-67 and complete worksheet packet

Friday, October 8th, 2010

Environmental Science:
                      In Class: Went on a walk to look for leaves
                      Homework: None

Physical Science:
                      In Class: Took notes, worked on worksheet
                      Homework: None

Earth Science:
                      In Class: Worked on computer based fossil activity
                      Homework: None

Life Science:
                      In Class: Took pop quiz, worked on crossword puzzle and continued looking at pond water for microorganisms.
                      Homework: None


Happy Friday!!! : )

Have a wonderful loooong weekend!!

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Environmental Science: 

                         In Class: Went over Chapter 1 and 2 test
                         Homework: None

Physical Science: 

                         In Class: Took Notes
                         Homework: None

Earth Science:                          In Class: Worked on computer activity about fossils
                         Homework: None

Life Science:                          In Class: Continued using the microscopes
                         Homework: Finish reading pages 50-57 and complete worksheet packet for tomorrow (10/8)