Week 3

We are continuing our journey through the Nature of Science! There will be an online test on Friday (40 points). I encourage studying!!! :-)

The quiz will be over the vocaulary I listed from last week. We made flash cards in class and I hope they are used as a study tool. We also discussed the differences between laws and theories. Students need to be able to tell the difference. Students will also need to tell the difference between an observation, inference, estimate, measurement, prediction, and classification. We took notes in class on this.

Thank you to all that sent supplies! You guys rock!

Week 2

This week in class we will further discuss:

• the difference in independent and dependent variables
• control/experimental groups
• how to create a hypothesis (if/then statement)
• laws vs. theories

We will be completing two very simple labs in class: The Apples/Lemons lab and a Skittles lab. Neither lab will require extra safety measures, but I do still need Lab Safety Contracts signed and returned ASAP! Also, if you have not registered online the school cannot permit your child to work with or on computers. The consent for technology must be done online via the Gateway registration. Thank you for your attention to this. 

Students will have a homework assignment tonight worth 10 points. It will be a Variables and Hypthesis Practice sheet. 

First Week

This week has mostly been about lab safety. I need the lab safety contracts signed and turned in ASAP, so we can begin working in the lab. We started the scientific method today. It is the same as their last 2 years of science and they should know it well. 

Scientfic Method:

1. Question/Problem
2. Hypothesis (if/then statement)
3. Experiment-inclulde materials
4. Collect/Analyze Data-include table or graph
5. Conclusion

Open House

Open House is tonight from 6:00-7:30. I hope to see you all there! 

Needs for the science lab (if you are able to contribute):

clorox wipes

hand sanitizer

dishwashing liquids

kittles/M&M's

ziploc bags (all sizes)

Happy New School Year!

I hope you all are excited to be back in school; I know I am. Many of my students had me last year for math and I'm glad to be seeing so many familiar faces! I will try to keep you in the loop with what we are doing in class and important information. Please know you can email me anytime. I tend to have the quickest response by email. I look forward to a stellar year preparing these kiddos ready for the Junior High!

My email address is allisonj@conwayschools.net.