Safety contracts

Students received safety contracts that must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to me tomorrow. I must have these in order for students to participate in labs/activities.
We began to discuss lab safety procedures dos and don'ts

Scientist types

Spirals and signed sheets were due yesterday! Science spirals, for science ONLY, need to be brought to class every day!
Yesterday we set up the spirals with a Table of Contents and page numbers. The first entry is "About Scientists"
Students had to answer several questions such as behaviors scientists have ie observing, creating, careers that a scientist could have and then name scientists. These will be discussed in class today.

For homework tonight students need to finish the matching sheet of scientists and what they study.

What does a scientist look like?

Today students worked in groups to draw their version of what a scientist looks like.
For extra credit students may draw their own personalized version of what a scientist looks like. This drawing may be done on a piece of blank paper and it MUST be in color. This assignment is due Monday along with permission slip to post pictures on this blog.

Class Rules and Supplies

Students received a copy of class rules and supplies needed for science class. I also sent home a permission slip to allow students pictures to be posted. Students need their supplies and the permission slip returned to me by Monday the 29th.

Welcome to Will James!

Hello All and welcome to Will James Middle School! I am very excited to begin the 2011-2012 school year. I have many exciting labs and activities planned and am anticipating a wonderful school year.


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