Tuesday, May 28/13

Science: 7D
YOU HAVE A CHANGE IN YOUR DUE DATE FOR YOUR FINAL EXPERIMENT!!! It is now due June 11th. You are welcome.

Weekly Update for May 27th to 31st!

Before I write about next week, please let me thank you - each and every Intermediate Student and Intermediate Teacher at JD Hogarth:

- it was cold,
- it was damp,
- it was soggy,
- and yet we planted 2500 trees in a morning.
Thank you so much for your help.

And a huge thank you to our parents, who had about 5 minutes notice to come on the trip. I get paid to hang out with teenagers - you don't!!!! Thank you.


EVERY SINGLE INTERMEDIATE STUDENT, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY:

Final Experiment Approval Form


MONDAY, MAY 27TH - DAY 1 (my daughter's 6th birthday!)
INTERMEDIATE TRACK AND FIELD DAY!!! DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. Despite me saying this, some of you will not. PLEASE, please, wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen, layers of clothing, etc. You will be outside for the ENTIRE day. NO MOROCCANS!!

TUESDAY, MAY 28TH - DAY 2
Advisory - see results from question, "Does it matter what women wear to school?", and continued discussion on current female issues in puberty.

7D Science - Work on your Final Experiment!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH - DAY 3
7/8A and 8B SCIENCE - work on your Final Experiment!  (I will be giving a workshop, but you have the whole 100 minutes to work on your experiment.)

THURSDAY, MAY 30TH - DAY 4
8D SCIENCE - Work on your Final Experiment!

FRIDAY, MAY 31ST - DAY 5
7B AND 7C SCIENCE - Work on your Final Experiment!

Is this mom right or wrong?

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Wednesday, May 22/13

You are all working on the Final Experiment. Please see the previous post to see what is expected. As you work away, I am marking like mad. If you have submitted it on the Cloud, you will receive your marked work back with it starred.

I will be away tomorrow afternoon and therefore will not be having Science Make up Class. If you have questions, please email me.

Tuesday, May 21/13 Final Experiment Assignment

Final Experiment Assignment:

All of you need to choose/create/design a final experiment for Science. Here are the criteria:

• You need to follow the Scientific Method Format:  Final Experiment
• You may work alone, or with a partner
• You need to submit your Question, some Background Information and Materials' list to me for approval. Once you have approval, then you can proceed with your experiment.
• Work can be done at home and at school. If your experiment is to be done at home, then you need to make sure you have your parents' permission and supervision.
• You must submit all of your work on the Cloud.
• I expect you to do above and beyond just the 7 steps of the scientific method. A Title page, photos, diagrams, videos, interviews, links to useful websites, blogs, etc. are expected. IMPRESS ME!!!!

I expect:

• A final report: showing all steps taken in the scientific process (this can be done orally, in the form of a video, if approved by me first.)
• Oral presentation: 5 to 7 minute presentation to the class (can be done ahead of time and presented to the class, such as a YouTube video.)

Great Websites to find Middle School Science Experiments:

www.education.com - Middle School Science Experiments

Science Buddies - science fair projects

Due Dates:
7/8A - June 5th
7B - June 10th
7C - June 10th
7D - June 4th
8B - June 5th
8C - June 11th
8D - June 6th

On the due date, you will be expected to 'hand in' your final report. You will be given that period to work on your oral presentation and be expected to present during your next science class.

This is how I will mark you:
FINAL EXPERIMENT RUBRIC


Questions? PLEASE come and see me.

Weekly Update for Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24/13

Weekly Update:

Monday: Victoria Day!!! Enjoy your day off!

Tuesday: Day 2
7/8A Advisory
and
7D Science: work on your Final Experiment in class

Wednesday: Day 3
Track and Field Day Postponed to Thursday
7/8A and 8B Science - work on your Final Experiment in class

Thursday: Day 4
Track and Field (weather permitting)
8D - work on your final Experiment in class

Friday: Day 5
In the Morning: all intermediates are tree planting with Green Legacy
In the Afternoon: 7B Science - work on your Final Experiment in class

stop whatever you are doing, right now and watch this.

I hate giving marks. I wish I could write on your report card: YOU CHOSE TO LEARN; or, YOU CHOSE NOT TO LEARN.

Thursday, May 16/13

CLASS 7B AND 7C SCIENCE:
Next week, we will have a working period for your individual experiment. HOMEWORK:  Submit your experiment Question, 4-6 sentences of background information, and a possible materials list by NEXT SCIENCE CLASS (FRIDAY), please - on the Cloud of course. Please call it: Final Experiment, Name, Class. COME READY TO DO YOUR EXPERIMENT NEXT WEEK!

Wednesday, May 15/13

7/8 A 8B Science : Your test is due. Your test was due. Please SUBMIT YOUR TEST. Thank you.

8D Science: Today we performed our last chemistry experiment. Next week, we will have a working period for your individual experiment. HOMEWORK:  Submit your experiment Question, 4-6 sentences of background information, your hypothesis and and a possible materials list by Saturday, please - on the Cloud of course. Please call it: Individual Experiment, Name, Class.

Monday, May 13/13

7D Science: How do you get these stories out of me??!! You will forget everything Ive ever taught you about molecular science, but remember my high school physics teacher. sigh...

NO HOMEWORK... except.. to think about which branch of science you are interested in and how you might create an experiment in that field. GOOGLE it!!! Look up: cool, middle school science experiments if you want!!! Questions? As always, 2nd nutrition break... my room!

Weekly Update for May 13-17

Monday: Day 2
Advisory: Girls, it's your turn to talk
7D Science: final, independent project.

Tuesday: Day 3
7/8A and 8B science: final, independent project.
Intermediate Badminton tournament.
Don't forget: run/walk club still going! Come and join me.

Wednesday: Day 4
8D Science: make sure you hand in your condensation project. Now, freezing! Preparation: what is freezing? What is the difference between freezing and Deposition. This is your background information for the experiment you will be performing.

Thursday: Day 5
7C&B Science: final, independent project.
Run/walk club!!
And, talent Show Rehearsals.

Friday: Day 1
8C Science: I think we miss our Science again! Intermediate Dance.

Cool.

Huffington Post - child abuse poster visible only to children.

Tuesday, May 7/13

8B and 7/8A Science: Today was your last IN Class time to work on your Chemistry Chapter 2 Test. I would like it submitted on the cloud by Saturday please. Good work, today!!! FYI, a number of you owe me your Solvent/Solute Solutions assignment. I will send you this assignment on the Cloud, so you are aware what is expected of you and what I need from you, so please check your UGCloud email.

Monday, May 6/13

Class 7D Science: today was our last work period on our Chapter Two chemistry test. I would like you to please submit it to me by Saturday please. Thanks to Ronan and Kye for figuring out how to share it so we can continue to collaborate on the test. Questions? As always, come in 2nd nutrition break.

7/8 A Advisory: no homework today.

Weekly Update for May 6-10

Monday: Day 2
Advisory: share our goal sheets and discuss present me and future me.
7D Science: Write your own Chapter 2 Test

Tuesday: Day 3
7/8A and 8B science: finish your test.
Don't forget: run/walk club still going! Come and join me.

Wednesday: Day 4
8D Science: make sure you hand in your condensation project. Now, freezing! Preparation: what is freezing? What is the difference between freezing and Deposition. This is your background information for the experiment you will be performing.

Thursday: Day 5
7c&B Science: Dress for the weather. That's all I'm sayin'.
Run/walk club!!

Friday: Day 1
8C Science: finish your test.

And, I've just got to ask: who won the competition??

Thursday, May 2/13

7B &C Science: Wow. That was one fantastic day. We learned how to take the temperature, depth, flow rate of a river; we identifed aquatic life both above (water striders) and below (BMI's) the water's surface. You were all wonderful. You were fantastic. It is an absolute privilege to be your teacher. Thank you. And, a huge thanks goes to Mr. Lyons! You rock Mr. Lyons! Thanks for coming with us today! 

Wednesday, May 1/13

Arts Day was a great success!!! Thank you so much Ms. Ray, for organizing such a fun day. In our Improv Class, everyone participated so well, and we definitely had two stars: Charlie and Ben! WOW! Fantastic job!

7D Science: Yes, I would like you to redo your Freezing Experiment. I have sent all of you an email on the Cloud, explaining all of the steps needed to complete the assignment correctly. You have three choices:
1. Come in Make Up Science Class on Friday, 2nd N.B. and do it then;
2. Do it individually at home and hand it in (by Wednesday, but I am flexible!)
3. Keep your mark (which is a fail) and not do it again.

Why do we redo assignments? To learn. That is it. If I was a lazy teacher, I would take substandard work. I am not, and I want you to do your very best.