Mrs. Hill's Science Class

Friday 7/8 Grade Science Wanted Poster

2012-02-10T08:52:00.001-06:00

Hi guys! Hope you've been reading:)

Before you begin today's activities: go take the following online quizzes and submit them to me:

26.1
26.2
26.3

After your quzzies, your assignment today is to create AN INSECT WANTED POSTER. Go to this website:
http://education.denniskunkel.com/Wanted-Mugs-Index.php and research an insect that interests you. Then, using your google docs, create a "Wanted Dead or Alive!" poster. Your poster should include such information as the insect's scientific name, natural habitat, what the insect needs to stay alive, and why the insect is "wanted." Be creative! Try using terminology from the "Old West" wanted posters. For beneficial insects, the "bounty" could be the price these insects cost in scientific supply/garden supply catalogs. Share your poster with me by the end of class.

5th Science Assignment--Building Big

2012-02-05T08:58:00.002-06:00

Here is a link to the Building Big Website you need to use for Monday and Tuesday.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/

Today's Chick Candling

2012-01-26T18:40:00.003-06:00

Marshmallow Catapults

2012-01-21T19:16:00.000-06:00

We had A LOT of fun studying the Lever, one of our simple machines. Which lever shot the marshmallow the furthest? Check with Bailey:)

3D Flowers

2012-01-21T10:38:00.002-06:00

A bit overdue---a video showcasing our knowledge of the angiosperm:)!

6th Grade Genetics Creations

2012-01-21T09:23:00.000-06:00

We've had a blast determining and creating different creatures in our science class this week! Here is a short movie showing you our "baby smiley faces" and "muppet babies!"

Simple Machine Practice

2012-01-19T11:35:00.000-06:00

Let's play this game to practice simple machines!!

3D Flower

2012-01-08T15:18:00.002-06:00

Hi 7/8 Grade! Parts to label on your flower include: stem, sepals, petals, stigma, style, ovary, anther, filament. Don't forget your name! Use your yellow flower lab or the diagram in 10.3 if you need help!

Weekly Wrap Up

2012-01-06T14:52:00.000-06:00

3D Cells Finally

2011-12-30T19:53:00.001-06:00

I'm spending time in a car as a passenger right now and I just made this video finally!

Go to this link to view our video:

http://animoto.com/play/cm1MrafvM1mA6iqQRL5ppw

5th Grade Rube Goldberg Information

2011-12-27T09:21:00.000-06:00

Videos To Help Part Two

2011-12-07T11:11:00.002-06:00

Here are some videos that will help you review for the final:

Videos to Help Part One

2011-12-05T22:18:00.001-06:00

Over the next week, I will be posting and sharing some great videos by a teacher, Mr. Parr on youtube.com. I think you will really enjoy them and they will prove helpful in reviewing for finals. Enjoy--sorry Charles, they are pop tunes--I'll keep an eye out for some country tunes:)

Rock Cycle Song for 5th Grade

2011-12-05T12:29:00.001-06:00

Here is a link to the Rube Goldberg Game.

Bacteria Virus Project Guidelines

2011-11-29T11:40:00.001-06:00

Click HERE for the guidelines for the 6th grade project on bacteria/viruses.

5th Grade Mineral ID Practice

2011-11-16T11:57:00.001-06:00

Let's practice at this site:

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES03/ES03.html

6 Grade Protist/Fungi Assessment

2011-11-16T11:01:00.001-06:00

Click HERE to view the assessment rubric.

7/8 Grade Protist/Fungi Assessment Guidelinese

2011-11-16T10:34:00.001-06:00

Click HERE to view the assessment rubric.

7th/8th Sci Test

2011-11-08T09:00:00.001-06:00

This Week in Science

2011-11-07T16:23:00.000-06:00

Hi Future Scientists--make sure to check your calendars for this week's science schedules!! A few important notes--remember to check Learnboost to keep up with your grades (grades 6-8) and give your parents any graded papers!

7/8 Grade--SCIENCE TEST ON BACTERIA ON TUESDAY--intro to Protists coming up!

6 Grade--Intro to Protists!!

5 Grade--PLEASE COME SEE OUR BIOME EXHIBITS:) This week is intro to minerals!!

6th Grade Science Test

2011-11-07T09:05:00.001-06:00

7/8 Grade Genetics Fun

2011-10-31T09:12:00.001-05:00

A fun way to practice genetics is by playing the game "Thingdom!" There is also a worksheet that I would like you to print and complete while we are working with in the Thingdom game. We will be working with this site for a bit in class before your test on Wednesday.

6th Grade Cells

2011-10-28T08:46:00.002-05:00

Take this quiz to start your day:)

After that short quiz, go finish your 3D cell, if you have completed your cell, please go to qtopia.com and complete the lesson assigned to you.

Today in Science

2011-10-25T11:28:00.001-05:00

Hello Future Scientists!! Here's a recap of today and a look ahead:

7/8 Grade--read section 5.2 and do the self check questions 1-5 at the end of the chapter. For Extra Credit--bring a color drawing of the Monster we "created" in class today--it should have red eyes, green and blue fur, a lion's tail, long ears, an elephant's nose, and you choose if it was a boy or a girl!:)

6 Grade--we are working on cell organelles and creating a 3D cell in class! They are going to be AWESOME! Look for photos to be posted after Friday.

5 Grade--we are preparing a Biome Museum Exhibit to be displayed next week!

Sites we will use for research:

http://www.mbgnet.net/

http://www.bishops.k12.nf.ca/wells/biomes/index.htm

http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html

6th Grade Science Cell Project

2011-10-20T16:53:00.000-05:00

Using Microsoft Office Powerpoint OR Google Presentation OR Microsoft Paint, please draw/create an animal cell with the following organelles drawn, labeled, and tell the function of each organelle--you may use the book and/or your notes from yesterday to help you. (Hint: You might use different shapes or clip art) When you are done make sure the cell diagram has your name on it, print it, and turn it in. By the way, spelling counts:)

Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Golgi Apparatus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Ribosomes
Vacuoles

When you have finished this project, you may go play THIS game! (In this game, they call the cell membrane the plasma membrane)

7/8 Grade DNA Project

2011-10-12T16:00:00.000-05:00

Hi Guys! While I'm gone today--I've got a lot of fun planned for you:) You should have received a worksheet from your sub today so here is how you complete the worksheet:

1. Go to this site: http://www.nature.ca/genome/04/0413_e.cfm
2. Type in your first name and record your DNA codons on your worksheet.
3. Go to this site: http://www.nature.ca/genome/05/051/0511/0511_m205_e.cfm. Scroll down until about mid way through the page and follow the instructions to make your "DNA on a String Zipper Pull"
4. After you have finished your zipper pull, you will go to this site: http://www.nature.ca/genome/04/041/0415_e.cfm to answer questions on your sheet about "Copy Cat."
5. After "Copy Cat" go to this site: http://www.nature.ca/genome/04/041/041_e.cfm and play "Race the Cell" and record your answers on your sheet.
6. Turn in your sheet at the end of class today! Hope you learned a lot and had a little fun:)

Mitosis and Meiosis

2011-10-07T09:10:00.002-05:00

Hi future scientists!This weekend, please complete the webquest I have shared with you in google docs. IMPORTANT--remember to "make a copy" under the File tab and rename it your first initial and last initial with the word mitosis. EX. JWMITOSIS. Then share your completed webquest with me by Monday science time. If you need to print a copy you may do that instead.

Here is a link to our lecture in class on Friday it you need extra help.

7/8 Grade Homework

2011-10-06T15:45:00.002-05:00

Don't forget to read 4.2 and take quiz 4.2.Click HERE to go straight to the wiki.

Some of Today's Science Hits

2011-10-06T11:23:00.001-05:00

Start Spreading the News..

2011-10-05T11:17:00.000-05:00

After a vacation to NYC, we quickly returned back to business today! Here is a recap of what happened in class and a glimpse at your future:)

7/8 Grade-PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME and tests from Chapter 3 went home. PROGRESS REPORTS NEED TO RECEIVE A PARENT SIGNATURE AND THEN I WILL RETURN THEM BACK TO YOU. A valuable lesson was learned by all that we should REALLY read our chapter. I know our next test will be even better:) We learn from our mistakes (including me). TONIGHT read Section 4.1 and take the quiz for 4.1 send your quiz to athill@crosslcmsschool.org. I WILL EMAIL YOUR SCHOOL/STUDENT EMAIL TO LET YOU KNOW I HAVE RECEIVED YOUR QUIZ. No email from me means I have not received your quiz!

6th Grade--Chemistry Review--no homework tonight--PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME, please have a parent sign and return tomorrow.

5th Grade--Worked on Food Web powerpoint project and talked about the carbon cycle. READ D34-D35--quiz tomorrow!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE EXTRA CREDIT PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AND ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH!

5th Grade Food Web Project

2011-09-29T11:22:00.000-05:00

On Tuesday in class, use Microsoft Office Powerpoint and create a food web that shows at least 3 food chains. Use clip art and shapes to show the flow of energy. I have a picture below of what one might look like.

When you have completed this assignment, make sure your name is on it and print it out!

7/8 Grade Biochemistry

2011-09-27T11:53:00.004-05:00

Amino Acid

Here is a link to the lecture I used in class! Thank you Mr. Enns:)
You are a great teacher!

What's Happening 9/26-9/30

2011-09-26T17:53:00.002-05:00

Check your calendars for this week's assignments in Science.

6-8 Graders--please bring your white t-shirt inside a gallon baggie and, if possible, a container of rubbing alcohol by this WEDNESDAY!

Moms and Dads look for graded work being sent home this week.

7/8 Graders have a test this Friday
6 Graders will finish our Glogs this week
5 Graders started a unit on Ecosystems today and our first test on the subject will be next Monday!

Extra Credit Assignments have been requested by several students so read below--Extra Credit projects will be due on Friday, October 7.

7/8 Grade--take a picture of yourself with any LIVE animal. Either place that picture in a google presentation or print it. On the picture of the animal, WRITE/TYPE the Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family. Each picture is worth UP TO 4.5 points each. If a family member is in your picture, you can make each picture worth UP TO 5 points. You can do this for up to seven animals. YOU CAN EARN UP TO 35 EXTRA POINTS to be ADDED TO YOUR LOWEST TEST SCORE! This site will help: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html

6 Grade--make a list of up to twenty common household compounds/substances and write the compound's chemical formula, common name, and chemical name. TYPE THIS INFORMATION INTO A GOOGLE DOC AND SHARE IT WITH ME! (athill@crosslcmsschool.org) YOU CAN EARN UP TO 20 EXTRA POINTS to be ADDED TO YOUR LOWEST TEST SCORE!

5 Grade--Complete this teacher's webquest: http://teachers.oregon.k12.wi.us/sundstrom/Environmental%20Science/Outcome%203/Ecosystem%20Energy%20WebQuest.pdf and turn it in by next Friday. The grade you receive on this webquest can replace your lowest test score!

Fair Weekend Science Fun

2011-09-22T15:24:00.003-05:00

7/8 Graders and 5th Graders-work on your collections!! They are due on Wednesday.

To help identify bugs by photo, try this site:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/52/bgpage

To help identify texas leaves by photo, try this site:

http://texastreeid.tamu.edu/content/idByLeaf/

Have a great weekend!

6th Grade Glog Assignments

2011-09-21T09:16:00.002-05:00

6th Grade

Glog #1
Atoms
1. Image and definition of an atom
2. Three basic parts of an atom including charge and where they are found in the atom
3. At least four scientists and how they contributed to our modern atomic theory
4. Video about parts of an atom

Glog #2
Compounds/Elements
1. Three facts about the periodic table
2. Image of periodic table
3. Description of what is contained in a square in the periodic table (Element name/symbol/atomic number/atomic mass)
4. Image of an element
5. Video about the periodic table
6. definition of compound
7. Image and formula of three common compounds

Glog #3
Mixtures and Solutions
1. Definition of mixture
2. Definition of two basic types of mixtures
3. images of two types of mixtures
4. Definition of solution
5. 5 different ways to separate a solution
6. Video about mixtures and solutions

Tonight's Homework

2011-09-20T11:42:00.001-05:00

7/8 Grade-read section 3.3. and complete the quiz 3.3 tonight. Make sure you send your quiz to your school email AND athill@crosslcmsschool.org.

6 Grade-try to work on the glog we started in class. Here are the directions for Glog #1

Glog #1
Atoms
1. Image and definition of an atom
2. Three basic parts of an atom including charge and where they are found in the atom
3. At least four scientists and how they contributed to our modern atomic theory
4. Video about parts of an atom

5 Grade-Here are the instructions for our assessment. This is a project that will be completed in class by the end of class on Thursday. Here are the photos we have of our experiments Transpiration Phototropism Gravitropism.

Science on Monday

2011-09-19T15:58:00.000-05:00

What a great day! We all learned a lot!!

7/8 Grade--you have homework!! Read 3.2 and take quiz 3.2. PLEASE make sure to email your quiz to yourself and athill@crosslcmsschool.org. Test grades went home today--show your mom & dad!

6 Grade--no homework!! finished labs in class and finished up solutions and mixtures. Show your mom and dad how you learned about solutions and mixtures with Journey! Test on THURSDAY!

5 Grade--read A44-52 by Wednesday--Edible Cell grades went home today (I need to reprint AQs and AJs--sorry) Test on THURSDAY!

Have a great evening--6-8 graders-you should ask your mom and/or dad to try out our assignment today in tech class:)

6th Grade Solution Video

2011-09-19T09:02:00.000-05:00

It just doesn't get much better than learning basic chemistry with the help of Neil Diamond and now JOURNEY!! Thanks Mr. Edmonds! We think you are AWESOME!

This Week in Science

2011-09-18T17:18:00.006-05:00

Check out what's happening this week!

Click HERE and LISTEN!

EDIBLE CELLS

2011-09-18T16:41:00.001-05:00

We had a GREAT FRIDAY in 5th Grade! Our edible cell projects were due. Check out our hard work! Good job!

Make a video - it's fun, easy and free!
www.onetruemedia.com

What's Happening In Science This Week?

2011-09-12T11:16:00.002-05:00

7/8 Grade--check out our calendar and make sure you are keeping up with assignments! Test on Wednesday. Quiz 2.3 tonight, Chapter Review on Tuesday, Test on Wed., Quiz 3.1 on Thursday!! Super busy week!

6 Grade--Finish your element trading cards tonight and get ready to have some fun with Chemistry this week!

5 Grade--Edible cell project due on FRIDAY!! Here are the directions.

Monday's Assignments

2011-09-12T08:44:00.000-05:00

Hi 6th Graders--Please do the following assignment while I am gone on Monday.

Go to this document and read the directions and create 4 element trading cards. You will need to print page two of the document. Go to this website: http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/index.html for your information. ONE CHANGE IN DIRECTIONS--please place a small, printed image of each element on the FRONT of the card in the bottom right hand corner. (You may use google images for this task:)) Don't forget to write your name on your paper:)

Weekend Science Fun!

2011-09-09T12:26:00.002-05:00

Just because it's the weekend, doesn't mean we have to stop all of the science fun! Here's what's scheduled for your weekend:

7/8 Grade--Work on your insect collection! If you are available, meet me on Sunday at 5:00 pm at the Wave Pool Entrance at Schlitterbahn (across from the Christmas Shoppe).

Bring:

1. an adult (needs to stay with us--it should be fun!)
2. a net
3. a killing jar

I will take you to a "secret spot" by the Comal River that will hopefully be crawling with creepies:)

6th Grade--how about some extra credit? Since we are studying atoms and elements, how about making an edible Carbon atom?

Here's some tips:

The Incredible, Edible Atom Project Requirements

All electrons, neutrons, and protons must be made of food.
The protons, neutrons, and electrons need to be proportional to each other. For example, for Hydrogen you could have an Apple as a proton, and a peanut for the electron. Electrons are very small. They hang out in energy levels. (hint hint)
Use cheap food/candy. This assignment is not encouraging food or money waste.
It is not required that you eat your completed atom. It may not meet health standards.
Your name needs to be somewhere on the model.

5th Grade--I sent home extra credit worth 12 points added to yesterday's test! Don't forget to put your name on your flower. You might want to finish up collecting leaves this weekend!

Homework for 9/8

2011-09-08T16:47:00.000-05:00

7/8 Grade--Read 2.2. Take Quiz 2.2 send to athill@crosslcmsschool.org AND your school email:)

6 Grade --finish reading C34-43

5 Grade--TEST TODAY means no homework tonight!! Tell your folks how you did!! It was our first science test online!! I will send home a weekend extra credit project for those of you who want to "boost" your test grade a bit:)

5th Grade Plant Test Ch 1

2011-09-08T11:36:00.003-05:00

Click HERE to take today's test!

After the test--you may go review continents and oceans for your Social Studies quiz today at THIS link.

Wonderful Wednesday!

2011-09-07T12:50:00.006-05:00

Today in science:

7/8 Graders--complete cell construction paper models

6 Graders--Tests went home today! Corrections due tomorrow. Here's today's video:)

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5 Graders--Helpful test review links. TEST TOMORROW over Parts of Plant!

Plant Vocabulary Review

Click here for larger version

Science This Week

2011-09-06T10:52:00.002-05:00

Make sure to check your calendars to stay up to date in science!!

7/8 Grade--Here is a link to today's lecture. Thank you Mr. Enns:)
http://www.mrenns.com/Docs/PowerpointsWeb/Ppoint-Cells.pdf

6 Grade-- Here is a link to the ATOM SONG!! Thank you Peter Weatherall.
http://www.kidsinglish.com/newspeak/video_clips/simple-sci-samples-wmv/atom-song-samp-wmv.wmv

5 Grade--Practice these games:
http://www.softschools.com/science/plants/flower_anatomy.jsp

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/515/deploy/interface.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/root/rootfac.html

Have a Great Weekend!

2011-09-02T12:36:00.000-05:00

We have had a busy and exciting week. Parents-I've sent lots of papers home this week--make sure you take a look:) Students--make sure you are keeping mom and dad informed of your progress:) NO OFFICIAL HOMEWORK over this weekend!! 7/8 Graders work on collecting insects!! 5th Graders--work on your leaf collections!! Enjoy the last little bit of summer.

Monday in Science

2011-08-29T11:23:00.004-05:00

7/8 Graders--Working on Classification and Dichotomous Keys! Read 1.3/1.4 and complete the quizzes for 1.3/1.4. Email quiz results to: yourself AND athill@crosslcmsschool.org

FOR EXTRA CREDIT--print/complete/turn in this assignment by tommorrow's class:

http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/dichoto.html

6th Graders--working on mass/volume/density! Read C13-C15. If you would like EXTRA CREDIT--find the volume of an irregular shaped object at home tonight and write it down on a piece of paper! Bring the object to school so we can all check it out! Here's a video to help you:

5th Graders--working on leaf collection in class today! We'll discuss leaves/flowers this week. Can't wait to see how our radish plants will look in the morning!

It's Friday, Friday, Friday!

2011-08-26T11:31:00.000-05:00

Hi All!We had another AWESOME week! Here are a few notes to all:

PARENTS--I have been sending graded assignments home w/ students this week--please ask to see them if you haven't! More to come on Monday!

7/8 Graders--work on your insect collections!!!!

5th Graders--PLEASE read leaf collection guidelines. Go HERE for guidelines. We will review guidelines in class this week together.

6th Graders--enjoy Mr. Edmonds--BA! BA! BA!

Tonight's Homework

2011-08-25T18:30:00.001-05:00

Sorry about the late post--here is today's info:

7/8 Grade Read section1.2/1.3 and take online quiz for 1.2

6 Grade -- NO HOMEWORK! How many ml/liters did you drink today?:) Lab on Volume tomorrow.

5 Grade -- Read A12-A13. Tech Class tomorrow:)!

What's Happening In Science This Week?

2011-08-22T16:34:00.001-05:00

7/8 Grade--Scientific Inquiry today--worked on Independent/Dependent/Control Variables

6th Grade--began our unit on Matter

5th Grade--began our unit on Plants

Check for homework on the calendar beginning tomorrow!

Extra Credit Assignment

2011-08-21T12:59:00.002-05:00

Several of you asked for an extra credit assignment for the weekend so here it is:

Go to this website: http://www.stixy.com/guest/136550 Password: science
and post a sticky note about the end of week message you listened to on Mr. Fink's blog!! Please remember to post using YOUR INITIALS ONLY.

ex. I loved hearing ... by ATH

See you tomorrow! Blessings on your day today:)

Weekend Work?!

2011-08-19T15:42:00.000-05:00

7/8 Grade-please read the Insect Collection Guidelines and try to collect AT LEAST four insects.

6th Grade-No Homework-enjoy your weekend!

5th Grade-please read the Leaf Collection Guidelines.

See you on Monday--Check the blog on Sunday afternoon for a "sneak attack" extra credit assignment.

Super Science Day

2011-08-18T13:08:00.000-05:00

7/8 Grade--read 1.1. and send quiz 1.1 to athill@crosslcmsschool.org tonight!

5/6 Grade--no homework!! Extra credit: Come to class with the name of a REAL person that is a type of scientist you drew--ex. Marine Biologist---Jacques Cousteau (sorry now you can't use this one:))

Wonderful Wednesday!

2011-08-17T15:55:00.000-05:00

Great day in Science you guys!! Click HERE for instructions for the DRAW A SCIENTIST project (5/6 grade.) 7/8 Grade make sure you try out Section 1.1.

Looking Forward to a Great Year!

2011-08-13T07:54:00.000-05:00

Hi Parents and Future Scientists-

It was great to see you so many of you this week at open house! It's hard to believe that we will begin our journey together on Tuesday. I have posted the science portion presentation from the open house below. Mr. Fink has posted the opening presentation on his blog: http://mrfinkcrosslutheran.blogspot.com/ You will see he also has directions about following a blog.

Enjoy your weekend and Monday! Looking forward to an amazing 2011-2012.

Snakes in Summer School

2011-06-15T22:53:00.001-05:00

Today I was in class at UT Austin and participated in a catch/tag/release study for the Blotched Water Snake (Nerodia erythrogaster transversa)!! We (the class) caught two (I did not catch any). It was like the episode from Dirty Jobs when Mike Rowe caught/tagged/released snakes. It bit one of my classmates when he caught it!!! Although I did not make a catch, I did manage to fall waist deep into Waller Creek (pretty shallow-tough to find the one "hole"--very funny.) While we were measuring/weighing, etc. I actually held one one of these WILD snakes! It was AWESOME!!! Thanks to my classmates and Dr Travis LeDuc for a very memorable day.

Holding a Blotched Water Snake!

Design Your Own Mission

2011-05-12T12:23:00.000-05:00

Click HERE and design your own rover or probe. Let me know how you did!

Space Technology EVERYWHERE

2011-05-11T11:50:00.000-05:00

Visit this website http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/nasacity/index2.htm and then list 20 items that we use everyday that were originally invented for use in space. Pretty cool huh?

Velcro, Oxygen, and A Spark

2011-05-04T15:23:00.000-05:00

After watching the movie today, please write ONE reflection from the two choices below:

1. Write a letter from Col. Frank Borman to the Senate Review Committee as to why the government should/should not continue the Apollo Space Program after Apollo One.

2. Write a journal entry from Deke Slayton after the night of the Apollo One tragedy.

From the Earth to the Moon Part ONE

2011-05-04T12:57:00.001-05:00

Click HERE to take the quiz on From the Earth to the Moon Part ONE.

50 Years of NASA

2011-05-02T10:25:00.000-05:00

This is the website the we will be using to explore the history of space travel in the United States:

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/50th/main.html

This Week in Science (5/2-5/6)

2011-05-02T10:12:00.002-05:00

This Week in Science (4/25-4/29)

2011-04-26T11:29:00.001-05:00

5/6 Science Test on Planets

2011-04-21T09:18:00.001-05:00

Click HERE to take today's test!

After the test, you can finish up this week's assignments and practice at Qtopia.com.

If you like Sudoku-here's a link to Planetary Sudoku and HERE are NASA's games for kids.

This Week in Science (4/18-4/22)

2011-04-18T11:18:00.000-05:00

STEREO Informational Video

2011-04-12T10:22:00.003-05:00

When we SKYPE Dr. Kucera on Wednesday, we will talke to one of the LEAD scientists on this NASA project. Here is some background information about this amazing project!

This Week in Science (4/11-4/15)

2011-04-11T08:16:00.001-05:00

Black Holes

2011-04-06T16:14:00.001-05:00

Black holes are REALLY interesting! Here is a site that is educational AND fun!

http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/home.html

This Week in Science (4/4-4/8)

2011-04-04T09:57:00.000-05:00

5/6 Science Test

2011-03-31T10:50:00.002-05:00

Today's test is in three parts!

Part One
You already had to sign your name in American Sign Language to get to the computer! Good job!

Part Two

Copy this image of the ear to powerpoint. Stretch the image to be the entire size of the slide. Correctly label each part. Show me the completed slide before you continue to Part Three.

Part Three

Go to this link and complete ALL parts of the module. MAKE SURE TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. When you you have completed the task, make sure I have recorded your score.

http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/oceanodyssey.htm

CONGRATULATIONS! You've completed today's test! Check out this site:

http://studentsrebuild.org/japan/

Instructions for making a crane.

Let's try to make 50 cranes by tomorrow!!

American Sign Language

2011-03-30T15:31:00.000-05:00

Today in class, we explored American Sign Language. I thought you might like to share this information with someone.

Signed Stories

PBS Arthur's Sign Design

Games to Play with Sound

2011-03-30T10:03:00.000-05:00

Here are the games we look at today in 5/6 Science class:

Playing with Instruments: http://www.sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp

Science of Music: http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/index.html

7/8 Grade Constellation Project

2011-03-29T09:12:00.001-05:00

Your constellation project is due on Monday, April 4. It is your first test grade of the quarter. I know they will all be AMAZING!!

Instructions for project.

Great sites for information:

Researching Constellations

Explanation of Star Brightness/Magnitude

This Week in Science (3/28-4/1)

2011-03-29T08:58:00.002-05:00

7/8 Grade Test on Chapter 19

2011-03-25T12:26:00.000-05:00

Click HERE to take our test today.

After the test, check out THIS GAME.

Sound Lectures

2011-03-24T16:31:00.001-05:00

Here are links to our two class lectures this past week!!

Mr. Enns Sound

Mr. Enns Hearing

More information on the ears at: http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html

The articles will tell you why your ears pop and discuss ear wax!

Supersonic Flight and Sonic Boom

2011-03-24T16:24:00.003-05:00

Waves/Currents/Tides

2011-03-23T14:05:00.000-05:00

Here are some of the links we used in class today:

Tides-StudyJams

Tides-Brainpop

Wave Animation

Currents-StudyJams

Currents-Brainpop

Tsunami Info

2011-03-22T15:57:00.000-05:00

A great video about the basics of the tsunami. Thought you would think it was interesting:

Perspective

2011-03-21T12:21:00.000-05:00

This Week in Science (3/21-3/25)

2011-03-21T10:11:00.001-05:00

This Week in Science (2/28-3/4)

2011-02-28T11:24:00.000-06:00

This Week in Science (2/21-2/25)

2011-02-22T15:37:00.002-06:00

7/8 Chemistry Podcast

2011-02-15T15:39:00.000-06:00

Here is the link to today's podcast:
http://papapodcasts.blogspot.com/2009/02/episode-10-acid-base-nomenclature-1448.html

Cool Links:
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/essentialchemistry/flash/acid13.swf

http://www.johnkyrk.com/pH.html

5/6 Light Games for Practice

2011-02-15T14:48:00.000-06:00

Here is a link to the games we played in class today! Can you do better than we did in class?

http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/nmem/magic-factory/index2.html

This Week in Science (2/14-2/18)

2011-02-13T19:23:00.000-06:00

Science for Thursday, February 10

2011-02-10T11:00:00.000-06:00

Hope you are all doing even better today!!
Here are today's assignments:

7/8 Science--complete "Balancing Equations Online #2" assignment and turn in as soon as you are finished. Helpful links: http://www.sciencespot.net/Pages/kidzone.html

5/6 Science--Complete the game at the link below, print and turn in your certificate:
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/alienattack.
**Rube Goldberg Blueprint #2 is due on FRIDAY!

Have a GREAT STATE TOURNAMENT--Go EAGLES!

Science for Wednesday, February 9

2011-02-09T11:00:00.002-06:00

Hope you are all doing well here are today's assignments:

7/8 Science--complete "Balancing Equations Online" assignment and turn in as soon as you are finished.

Helpful links: http://www.sciencespot.net/Pages/kidzone.html

5/6 Science--using the program of your choice (Powerpoint/KidPix/Paint) make your own ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM. Make sure to label:

gamma rays
x-rays
ultraviolet light
visible light (In the correct spectrum order:) ROY G BIV
infrared light
microwaves
radiowaves

Make sure you draw an arrow labeling more to less energy and shorter to longer waves. Don't forget your name! Print and turn in your assignment.

When your work is complete you may play at abcya.com, freerice.com, or work on your t-shirt design.

Chemistry Help

2011-02-08T16:46:00.000-06:00

We covered LOTS in class today--check out these links and see if they help. You guys are doing GREAT!

Papapodcast--BALANCING EQUATIONS (the entire lecture) or youtube Part ONE

youtube Part TWO

Also check out Mr. P on youtube or papapodcast.blogspot.com for more information on SYNTHESIS/DECOMPOSITION/SINGLE-DOUBLE REPLACEMENT REACTIONS!

CHEMISTRY GAME TO HELP YOU:

http://www.daveingram.ca/chemistry/equation1.html

This Week in Science (2/7-2/11)

2011-02-06T15:45:00.000-06:00

7/8 Graders --no additional homework for Sunday!! Enjoy your family and MAKE SURE TO BRING BACK YOUR SIGNED SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS! (If you lost yours look on the blog and you will find it under the Science Fair Booklet, page 18)

Simple Machine Test Part 2

2011-02-03T14:07:00.002-06:00

Click HERE to take the second part of the test. Please print your score.

Chemistry Quiz #3

2011-02-02T13:23:00.004-06:00

Click HERE to take the quiz.

Chemistry Games

2011-02-01T17:00:00.000-06:00

Scroll down to the bottom of this page: http://www.chemfiles.com/flash/ to play some of the games you saw in class today!

Chemistry Quiz # 2 on Polyatomics and Covalents

2011-02-01T12:53:00.005-06:00

Click HERE to take the quiz.

7/8 Chemistry Transition Metals

2011-01-31T17:10:00.000-06:00

Transition Metal Lesson 7

7/8 Chemistry

2011-01-30T08:45:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow we will work on polyatomic ions and covalent bonds. Mr. P makes it easier to understand. Don't be freaked out by 3 podcasts (they're short). Hope you had a great weekend!

Episode 8--Polyatomic Ions

Episode 12--Covalents

Watch the youtube video of the polyatomic formula--couldn't find it on itunes.

This Week in Science (1/31-2/4)

2011-01-30T08:32:00.000-06:00

Mrs. Hill's Science Class

Friday 7/8 Grade Science Wanted Poster

5th Science Assignment--Building Big

Today's Chick Candling

Marshmallow Catapults

3D Flowers

6th Grade Genetics Creations

Simple Machine Practice

3D Flower

Weekly Wrap Up

3D Cells Finally

5th Grade Rube Goldberg Information

More Videos and Games to Help!

Videos To Help Part Two

Videos to Help Part One

Rock Cycle Song for 5th Grade

Bacteria Virus Project Guidelines

5th Grade Mineral ID Practice

6 Grade Protist/Fungi Assessment

7/8 Grade Protist/Fungi Assessment Guidelinese

7th/8th Sci Test

This Week in Science

6th Grade Science Test

7/8 Grade Genetics Fun

6th Grade Cells

Today in Science

6th Grade Science Cell Project

7/8 Grade DNA Project

Mitosis and Meiosis

7/8 Grade Homework

Some of Today's Science Hits

Start Spreading the News..

5th Grade Food Web Project

7/8 Grade Biochemistry

What's Happening 9/26-9/30

Fair Weekend Science Fun

6th Grade Glog Assignments

Tonight's Homework

Science on Monday

6th Grade Solution Video

This Week in Science

EDIBLE CELLS

What's Happening In Science This Week?

Monday's Assignments

Weekend Science Fun!

Homework for 9/8

5th Grade Plant Test Ch 1

Wonderful Wednesday!

Science This Week

Have a Great Weekend!

Monday in Science

It's Friday, Friday, Friday!

Tonight's Homework

What's Happening In Science This Week?

Extra Credit Assignment

Weekend Work?!

Super Science Day

Wonderful Wednesday!

Looking Forward to a Great Year!

Snakes in Summer School

Design Your Own Mission

Space Technology EVERYWHERE

Velcro, Oxygen, and A Spark

From the Earth to the Moon Part ONE

50 Years of NASA

This Week in Science (5/2-5/6)

This Week in Science (4/25-4/29)

5/6 Science Test on Planets

This Week in Science (4/18-4/22)

STEREO Informational Video

This Week in Science (4/11-4/15)

Black Holes

This Week in Science (4/4-4/8)

5/6 Science Test

American Sign Language

Games to Play with Sound

7/8 Grade Constellation Project

This Week in Science (3/28-4/1)

7/8 Grade Test on Chapter 19

Sound Lectures