Using the Science Links

Parents and students - In the science links on the right, there is one titled "Study Help for Tests". After you click on this link, scroll down to the bottom of the page to where it says "GO resources." There is a place to enter a keyword which is found on the chapter highlights page at the end of each chapter. This code will take you to a list of different options including a printout of vocab for the chapter and a 15 question quiz over the chapter.

If you are looking for more information on a certain topic, SciLinks is a great resource. The SciLinks link requires the use of codes found in your book also. These codes are at the end of every chapter and are very topic specific. You must become a member of this website, but it is free when you register as a student. These codes link the user to interesting websites pertaining to specific science topics.

Mrs. Baarck

Week of 10/12

Seventh and eighth graders have a test on Thursday this week. Eighth grade is finishing up discussing changes of state and the seventh graders are working on a cell organelle advertisement. Parents of 7th graders should ask to see this ad if you're curious what your child is doing. We are working on the computers at school to produce this ad. Students can work on the ad at home. They have been saving to a flash drive as well as to the network here at school. The ads are due Friday morning. If possible, please print the ad in color at home. If not, I can print those who are not able to, here at school. They have received a sheet telling them exactly how they will be graded. I'm excited to see the ads. I've seen some great creativity already!

Mrs. Baarck

Week of 10/5

This week has the 7th graders beginning to look inside the amazingly created cell, while 8th graders are reviewing the states of matter and the changes among them. Both grades will have quizzes this week, and the 7th graders are starting a small project to finish their cell chapter. Both grades can expect a test sometime next week. Please look at the sidebar for details specific to each class.

Mrs. Baarck

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog. This is an experiment for me, so I ask for your patience. Communication is very important among teachers, parents, and students. I am hoping to use this blog to be more successful at that. Creating and using a blog is a not habit I'm used to, though, so it will take time for me to get it the way I want it. Feel free to make comments and/or suggestions as I work through this process.

Thanks!
Mrs. Baarck