Friday, August 31, 2012

Characteristics of Living Organisms

Students finished up the activity from yesterday.
We then took notes on the Characteristics of Life which are:
G - gets energy
G - grows and develops
G- gets chemicals
R - reproduce
R - respond to stimulit
R - requires cells
and the Needs of Living things
1. Food
2. Water
3. Habitat
4. Stable internal conditions

Have a GREAT 3 day weekend!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Dirt: Dead or Alive

Dirt: Dead or Alive!  Students worked in groups and classified. what they found in the dirt. Students were required to make 6 categories for their findings. They then needed to sketch and label what they found.

Scientist of every discipline must be able to sketch and label their observations so this activity will be graded on detail and neatness.

Tomorrow we will finish this lab in class so there is no homework tonight.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Safety Symbols

We finished taking notes on safety rules.
Students were then given a round circle on which they need to draw in color a safety symbol. This is homework if not finished.

Students that have NOT handed in their signed safety contract tomorrow during class will NOT be able to participate in the days activity

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Safety Rules

Students took notes on safety rules in the classroom. We will continues with these notes tomorrow.

Students received a safety contract which they need to bring home and have their parent sign.
Students will not be able to participate in any labs or activities until I receive this contract.
It is due tomorrow!

Monday, August 27, 2012

What does a scientist look like?

What does a scientist look like?
Students worked in groups on a drawing of a scientist.

There is no homework.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Class Expectations

Students received a copy of my class rules and expectations.
Students must have two items signed by parents: the class rules and permission to post picture on this blog.
Students must have a single subject spiral and a pocket folder/accordion folder/1" 3 ring binder for science only.

All these items are due on Monday August 27th.

Welcome to Will James

Hello All and welcome to Will James Middle School! I am very excited to begin the 2012-2013 school year. I have many exciting labs and activities planned and am anticipating a wonderful school year.

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