Some of the sixth grade Wiley science students participated in a lab Wednesday, and the lab footage and some interviews with students will appear on KIDK out of Idaho Falls this Sunday- November 7, 2010. The spot will air both at 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM. The spot will again air on the Monday morning show between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
the spot will also be available on kidk.com starting Monday afternoon.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Conferences Part II
Conference Letters will be going home Thursday- November 4, 2010. Sorry for the lateness of these letters, scheduling conferences this year has been more difficult than in past years! Please send this conference sign up back to me ASAP, so we can get everyone appropriately scheduled. If you have and questions feel free to contact me!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Quarter #2 and Conference Info!
November 2 officially begins Quarter 2. In science we will be continuing in the same book called
WATER AND THE ATMOSPHERE.
November 2 & 3: As a special project this week, all science classes will be participating in a project called RIVER OF WORDS (ROW) which is an international art and poetry contest. The project will be directed through pARTners which coordinates and integrates the arts into the core academic classes. Artists in residence will be in the classrooms.
November 4 & 5: Study of oil spills and impact on the ocean environment. Lab activity: "Oil Spills, a Sticky Business": a simulation of oil spill cleanup methods.
November 8, Classes will be starting Chapter 3 " The Atmosphere" with the interactive text, myscienceonline.com, labs, quizzes and tests.
Conferences will be held November 9 & 10. (Tuesday and Wednesday). Notices of times will be sent home today.
All grades are posted on Power School. It would be helpful for you to go over your child's grades before conferences.
During this quarter, science classes will be doing a project called "Natural Disasters" which involves researching a natural disaster such as: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Avalanches, Tsunamis etc. and doing a Power Point multimedia presentation. More details about this project will be forthcoming.We will begin this project November 15th!
All information is posted on the blog: http://geoscience-wiley6th.blogspot.com/
Thank you
Mr. Wiley
WATER AND THE ATMOSPHERE.
November 2 & 3: As a special project this week, all science classes will be participating in a project called RIVER OF WORDS (ROW) which is an international art and poetry contest. The project will be directed through pARTners which coordinates and integrates the arts into the core academic classes. Artists in residence will be in the classrooms.
November 4 & 5: Study of oil spills and impact on the ocean environment. Lab activity: "Oil Spills, a Sticky Business": a simulation of oil spill cleanup methods.
November 8, Classes will be starting Chapter 3 " The Atmosphere" with the interactive text, myscienceonline.com, labs, quizzes and tests.
Conferences will be held November 9 & 10. (Tuesday and Wednesday). Notices of times will be sent home today.
All grades are posted on Power School. It would be helpful for you to go over your child's grades before conferences.
During this quarter, science classes will be doing a project called "Natural Disasters" which involves researching a natural disaster such as: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Avalanches, Tsunamis etc. and doing a Power Point multimedia presentation. More details about this project will be forthcoming.We will begin this project November 15th!
All information is posted on the blog: http://geoscience-wiley6th.blogspot.com/
Thank you
Mr. Wiley
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Quiz Friday 10/22/2010
QUIZ FRIDAY!!!
Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2
Make sure you know the following:
LESSON #1
How ocean water varies (3 characteristics) density, temperature and depth (also pressure)
Know what Salinity is and how it effects the density of ocean water
Know the features found on the ocean floor
Continental Shelf/Slope
Sea Mounts and Mid-ocean Ridges
Deep-Ocean Trenches
Abyssal Plain
LESSON #2
Anatomy of a wave (crest, trough, wave height/length and frequency)
Wave Energy- the motion of the ocean, caused mainly by wind
The interaction between ocean water and the bottom of the ocean in shallow water
Tsunamis
Longshore Drift and Rip Currents
Groins, Sand Dunes and Barrier Beaches
This is a link to a great youtube video of the 2004 Indionesian Tsunami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpQe-0Qv1zI&feature=fvst
Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2
Make sure you know the following:
LESSON #1
How ocean water varies (3 characteristics) density, temperature and depth (also pressure)
Know what Salinity is and how it effects the density of ocean water
Know the features found on the ocean floor
Continental Shelf/Slope
Sea Mounts and Mid-ocean Ridges
Deep-Ocean Trenches
Abyssal Plain
LESSON #2
Anatomy of a wave (crest, trough, wave height/length and frequency)
Wave Energy- the motion of the ocean, caused mainly by wind
The interaction between ocean water and the bottom of the ocean in shallow water
Tsunamis
Longshore Drift and Rip Currents
Groins, Sand Dunes and Barrier Beaches
This is a link to a great youtube video of the 2004 Indionesian Tsunami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpQe-0Qv1zI&feature=fvst
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Pearson Online Science
I know many of you at home and your kids here at school are frustrated with the Pearson Online Science activities and them NOT saving!
I too am frustrated, and have our rep from Pearson working on the issue. Our success rate has drastically improved, but there are still some glitches in the system. We hope to have it resolved by next week.
As of now NONE of the online assignments are being graded, but they are simply practice of the material we studied and practice in using the online component of the Pearson curriculum.
Thanks for your support and patience.
Mr. Wiley
I too am frustrated, and have our rep from Pearson working on the issue. Our success rate has drastically improved, but there are still some glitches in the system. We hope to have it resolved by next week.
As of now NONE of the online assignments are being graded, but they are simply practice of the material we studied and practice in using the online component of the Pearson curriculum.
Thanks for your support and patience.
Mr. Wiley
October 18-22
Monday- Introduce Chapter 2 Lesson 2
Define Vocabulary Terms and Read Lesson- Tsunami Videos from 2004 Indonesian Tsunami
Tuesday- Homework Sheet for Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Waves- Due Thursday
Wednesday- LAB- Ocean Floor Mapping (SONAR simulation)
Thursday- Labs are due, Homework due!
Working with Michelle Rooks on highlighting and notetaking
Review for Friday's Quiz
Friday- Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2
Natural Disasters Preview
Define Vocabulary Terms and Read Lesson- Tsunami Videos from 2004 Indonesian Tsunami
Tuesday- Homework Sheet for Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Waves- Due Thursday
Wednesday- LAB- Ocean Floor Mapping (SONAR simulation)
Thursday- Labs are due, Homework due!
Working with Michelle Rooks on highlighting and notetaking
Review for Friday's Quiz
Friday- Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2
Natural Disasters Preview
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Science Week of 10/11-10/12
Monday- NO School for Students! Teachers are in an all day in-service for PDSA and other topics.
Tuesday- Introduction to Chapter 2- Earth's Oceans
The Big Question and Untamed Science
Wednesday- Lesson 1-Chapter 2 Exploring the Ocean
We will work on book pages 40-42
Thursday- Online Science assignment Chapter 2 Lesson 1
Friday- LAB Sailing Saline- comparing different saltwater solutions and their density.
HOMECOMING Game 7:00pm vs Worland- come out and support the Broncs!
Tuesday- Introduction to Chapter 2- Earth's Oceans
The Big Question and Untamed Science
Wednesday- Lesson 1-Chapter 2 Exploring the Ocean
We will work on book pages 40-42
Thursday- Online Science assignment Chapter 2 Lesson 1
Friday- LAB Sailing Saline- comparing different saltwater solutions and their density.
HOMECOMING Game 7:00pm vs Worland- come out and support the Broncs!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Science Week of 10/4-10/8
Monday- LAB Porosity
Tuesday- LAB permeability
Wednesday- 4-H Water Presentation
Thursday- Chapter 1 Test- The test will be 25 points, and will cover information found in Lesson 1 Water On Earth, Lesson 2 Surface Water and Lesson 3 Ground Water. The test will be a mix of True/False, Multiple Choice and Matching questions.
Friday- Online Science, and preview of Oceans.
Tuesday- LAB permeability
Wednesday- 4-H Water Presentation
Thursday- Chapter 1 Test- The test will be 25 points, and will cover information found in Lesson 1 Water On Earth, Lesson 2 Surface Water and Lesson 3 Ground Water. The test will be a mix of True/False, Multiple Choice and Matching questions.
Friday- Online Science, and preview of Oceans.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Looking for Headphones
In order to fully tap into the new Pearson Science curriculum we are in need of classroom sets of headphones. I am willing to reward kids with COLT Cards and Homework Passes for any set of clean, working, decent headphones they (you) are willing to donate to the class.
Bring Em ON!! THANKS!!
Quiz tomorrow is 100% dealing with Water Testing. Re-read the Indicators sheet we handed out this week, and revisit the lab from this week.
Bring Em ON!! THANKS!!
Quiz tomorrow is 100% dealing with Water Testing. Re-read the Indicators sheet we handed out this week, and revisit the lab from this week.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Week of 9/27-10/1
Monday- Prep for World Water Monitoring Day!
Tuesday- LAB- World Water Monitoring Day
http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/
Wednesday- Lesson 3 Chapter 1- Ground Water
Thursday- Review Ground Water- Online Science!
Friday- Quiz (Water Monitoring) and Bill Nye Ground Water
Tuesday- LAB- World Water Monitoring Day
http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/
Wednesday- Lesson 3 Chapter 1- Ground Water
Thursday- Review Ground Water- Online Science!
Friday- Quiz (Water Monitoring) and Bill Nye Ground Water
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
QUIZ Friday 9/23
Friday's quiz will cover the material discussed in Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Surface Water!
Key Vocabulary:
watershed
river system
tributaries
eutrophication
divide
Key Concepts:
lake formation and changes
river system components
Re-Read Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Pearson Online! GOOD LUCK!
GOAL 8/10 from everyone!
Key Vocabulary:
watershed
river system
tributaries
eutrophication
divide
Key Concepts:
lake formation and changes
river system components
Re-Read Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Pearson Online! GOOD LUCK!
GOAL 8/10 from everyone!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Weekly Schedule for 9/20-9/24/2010
Monday-9/20
Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Surface Water- Read Lesson and work on Checking For Understanding
DUE TUESDAY!
Tuesday 9/21
Finish Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Surface Water- Begin Online Assignment for 1.2 Due Wednesday!
Wednesday 9/22
LAB- What's In Your Water- testing local and state water sources in preparation for next week's World Water Monitoring Day.
Thursday- Review for Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Quiz on Fresh Water (FRIDAY!)
Friday- Quiz Chapter 1 Lesson 2- Surface Water
Bill Nye Lakes and Ponds
Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Surface Water- Read Lesson and work on Checking For Understanding
DUE TUESDAY!
Tuesday 9/21
Finish Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Surface Water- Begin Online Assignment for 1.2 Due Wednesday!
Wednesday 9/22
LAB- What's In Your Water- testing local and state water sources in preparation for next week's World Water Monitoring Day.
Thursday- Review for Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Quiz on Fresh Water (FRIDAY!)
Friday- Quiz Chapter 1 Lesson 2- Surface Water
Bill Nye Lakes and Ponds
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Water Detectives Lab
Using student's senses and the scientific measurement of PH, we tried to discover which of 5 "water-like" substances was actually tap water.
Monday, August 30, 2010
6th Grade Supply List!
This is the 2010-2011 supply list.
http://jhms.tcsd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1244001
6th Grade
Math
Looseleaf paper (200 sheets)
1large book cover
English and History
Two3” binders, 3-ring
16notebook dividers
1spiral notebook, 90 pages
1composition notebook
Looseleaf paper (200 sheets)
1glue stick
1pkg sticky notes (1”x 2”)
Science
One2” binder, 3-ring
Looseleaf paper (200 sheets)
Everyone
Coloredpencils
Flashdrive
Kleenex
3-holepunched pencil pouch to put in homework binder.
Pencils(Lots!)
Erasers
If your last name begins A-M,
bringin FAT markers.
If your last names begins N-Z, bring in SKINNY markers.
For Home Use:
four-functioncalculator
http://jhms.tcsd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1244001
6th Grade
Math
Looseleaf paper (200 sheets)
1large book cover
English and History
Two3” binders, 3-ring
16notebook dividers
1spiral notebook, 90 pages
1composition notebook
Looseleaf paper (200 sheets)
1glue stick
1pkg sticky notes (1”x 2”)
Science
One2” binder, 3-ring
Looseleaf paper (200 sheets)
Everyone
Coloredpencils
Flashdrive
Kleenex
3-holepunched pencil pouch to put in homework binder.
Pencils(Lots!)
Erasers
If your last name begins A-M,
bringin FAT markers.
If your last names begins N-Z, bring in SKINNY markers.
For Home Use:
four-functioncalculator
OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday- August 31st
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
JHMS 6th Grade Open House!
Come meet your teachers, test run through your schedule, see old friends and get ready to roll into 6th Grade!
Hope to see you there!
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
JHMS 6th Grade Open House!
Come meet your teachers, test run through your schedule, see old friends and get ready to roll into 6th Grade!
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Constellation Project
CONSTELLATION PROJECT:
1. Choose the constellation you would like to learn more about.
2. Your first step is to understand your constellation scientifically. To complete your scientific information sheet, click here or here.
3. Your second step is to find 2-3 versions of the myth that describes your constellation. Click on each of the following to find your 2-3 versions. (Copy and paste each myth into one word document.)
2. Who is the main character of the myth?
3. List the God, Goddesses, Demi-Gods and/or Mortals in the myth. What do they do in the myth? How do they help us learn the lesson? (For more information about the gods, click here.)
4. Who do you think is the intended audience of this myth? OR Who was the myth written for?
5. How does the Constellation's shape show this theme, moral or message.
6. Someone determined this myth and this constellation were important for others to know at one point in history. Why do you think this message was thought to be important?
7. What culture does this constellation represent? (Hint: Roman, Greek, other?)
Now it is YOUR turn! What would the story behind the constellation be if it represented YOU and/or YOUR culture? (You have to use the same stars, but the picture can be different.) Your story can only be 1 page long and must follow the format below.
Example Myth:
My mother always said that birthdays should honor the mother not the birthday kid. She asked, "If the mother did all the work on the day, why doesn't she get the presents?" As Angel placed the birthday hat on her head, she remembered that question. It was as if the words were circling inside the hat, whispering their message into her ears. However, the screams, laughter, and excitement of the party, made it hard to remember the message.
Angel's excitement to eat cake and open presents made her yell, "Mom, hurry up! I don't have all day!" The look her mother gave her should have been enough to end her attitude, but instead she continued yelling. "You always ruin things! My friends are going to get bored if you don't hurry up!"
Before she knew it, the goddess Gaia appeared in the kitchen. She was beautiful. She filled the room with the Mother Energy for which she was worshiped. Gaia looked at Angel's mother and winked. She said to Angel, "So...it's your birthday?"
"Yes," Angel answered angrily, "and it's about to be OVER! Hurry up, Mom!"
Gaia asked gently, "Do you wish it was your birthday every day?"
"Yes, of course! MOM!!!"
Gaia said, with a twinkle in her eye, "As you wish..."
Before Angel could ask what she meant, she was a twinkle in the night's sky. She was hurled into the sky in the form of a droopy birthday hat to remind all children everywhere to honor their mothers every day, and especially on their birthdays.
1. Choose the constellation you would like to learn more about.
2. Your first step is to understand your constellation scientifically. To complete your scientific information sheet, click here or here.
3. Your second step is to find 2-3 versions of the myth that describes your constellation. Click on each of the following to find your 2-3 versions. (Copy and paste each myth into one word document.)
Myth 1
Myth 2
Myth 3 (check out the different reading levels!)
Myth 4
You will need to work with your partner to answer the following questions. You will need to read and reread your myths to figure out the answers.
1. What is the purpose of your myth? What does it explain or teach?
Myth 2
Myth 3
Myth 4
You will need to work with your partner to answer the following questions. You will need to read and reread your myths to figure out the answers.
1. What is the purpose of your myth? What does it explain or teach?
2. Who is the main character of the myth?
- How does s/he change?
- Does she learn something or realize something at the end of the myth?
- How is s/he different at the end?
3. List the God, Goddesses, Demi-Gods and/or Mortals in the myth. What do they do in the myth? How do they help us learn the lesson? (For more information about the gods, click here.)
4. Who do you think is the intended audience of this myth? OR Who was the myth written for?
5. How does the Constellation's shape show this theme, moral or message.
6. Someone determined this myth and this constellation were important for others to know at one point in history. Why do you think this message was thought to be important?
7. What culture does this constellation represent? (Hint: Roman, Greek, other?)
Now it is YOUR turn! What would the story behind the constellation be if it represented YOU and/or YOUR culture? (You have to use the same stars, but the picture can be different.) Your story can only be 1 page long and must follow the format below.
- Introduction: Hint at the theme or lesson that will be learned.
- Beginning
- Middle
- End
- Conclusion: restate the theme or lesson learned (___ learned ____)
Example Myth:
My mother always said that birthdays should honor the mother not the birthday kid. She asked, "If the mother did all the work on the day, why doesn't she get the presents?" As Angel placed the birthday hat on her head, she remembered that question. It was as if the words were circling inside the hat, whispering their message into her ears. However, the screams, laughter, and excitement of the party, made it hard to remember the message.
Angel's excitement to eat cake and open presents made her yell, "Mom, hurry up! I don't have all day!" The look her mother gave her should have been enough to end her attitude, but instead she continued yelling. "You always ruin things! My friends are going to get bored if you don't hurry up!"
Before she knew it, the goddess Gaia appeared in the kitchen. She was beautiful. She filled the room with the Mother Energy for which she was worshiped. Gaia looked at Angel's mother and winked. She said to Angel, "So...it's your birthday?"
"Yes," Angel answered angrily, "and it's about to be OVER! Hurry up, Mom!"
Gaia asked gently, "Do you wish it was your birthday every day?"
"Yes, of course! MOM!!!"
Gaia said, with a twinkle in her eye, "As you wish..."
Before Angel could ask what she meant, she was a twinkle in the night's sky. She was hurled into the sky in the form of a droopy birthday hat to remind all children everywhere to honor their mothers every day, and especially on their birthdays.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Week of January 11-15, 2010
Monday 1/11/2010
* Finish Research on Historical Earthquakes
* Presentations will be during class Thursday 1/14
Tuesday 1/12/2010
* Paper Mache Volcanoes- ALL 6th Graders need a plastic bottle for class!
LAST DAY TO TURN IN SCIENCE TO GO AT HOME LABS FOR QUARTER #2
Wednesday 1/13/2010
* Volcanic Field Trip to Mount Wannahawkaloogie
* Field Guide Due Friday!
Thursday 1/14/2010
* Paint Volcanoes, and Gallery Walk Presentations of Historical Earthquakes
Friday 1/15/2010
* Erupt Volcanoes
* Finish Research on Historical Earthquakes
* Presentations will be during class Thursday 1/14
Tuesday 1/12/2010
* Paper Mache Volcanoes- ALL 6th Graders need a plastic bottle for class!
LAST DAY TO TURN IN SCIENCE TO GO AT HOME LABS FOR QUARTER #2
Wednesday 1/13/2010
* Volcanic Field Trip to Mount Wannahawkaloogie
* Field Guide Due Friday!
Thursday 1/14/2010
* Paint Volcanoes, and Gallery Walk Presentations of Historical Earthquakes
Friday 1/15/2010
* Erupt Volcanoes
Monday, January 4, 2010
This week and more...
Week of January 4-8
Monday 1/4
Chapter 5 Section 1- Earthquakes
Outline for note taking- due Tuesday
Tuesday 1/5
Read Chapter 5 Section 2- Recording and Measuring Earthquakes
Zig-Zag Questions- Due Wednesday
Wednesday 1/6
Read Chapter 5 Sections 3/4-Earthquakes in Society/History
Outline for Sections 3/4- Due Thursday
Thursday 1/7
LAB- Dominoes Deliver
Due Friday
Friday 1/8
Lab is due
Quiz Chapter 5 Sections 1,2,3,4
Science Log Entry
Upcoming!!!
*Science To Go@ home labs due 1/12/2010
**Week of 1/1/11-1/15 Working on Model Volcanoes and Chapter 6 ERUPTIONS ON 1/15 during class
***Week of 1/18 we will begin our Research/Technology project studying Natural Disasters and Power Point
Monday 1/4
Chapter 5 Section 1- Earthquakes
Outline for note taking- due Tuesday
Tuesday 1/5
Read Chapter 5 Section 2- Recording and Measuring Earthquakes
Zig-Zag Questions- Due Wednesday
Wednesday 1/6
Read Chapter 5 Sections 3/4-Earthquakes in Society/History
Outline for Sections 3/4- Due Thursday
Thursday 1/7
LAB- Dominoes Deliver
Due Friday
Friday 1/8
Lab is due
Quiz Chapter 5 Sections 1,2,3,4
Science Log Entry
Upcoming!!!
*Science To Go@ home labs due 1/12/2010
**Week of 1/1/11-1/15 Working on Model Volcanoes and Chapter 6 ERUPTIONS ON 1/15 during class
***Week of 1/18 we will begin our Research/Technology project studying Natural Disasters and Power Point
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