Week of 11/29

Seventh grade will be finishing Ch. 6 this week. There are a couple of links on this page to practice some of the things we have been talking about in class.

Eighth grade is starting the periodic table. This chapter includes a project which involves researching two assigned elements. As a grade, we will be constructing a huge periodic table on the back of the science classroom. There are links to help with researching this project and for practicing memorizing the symbols of the 40 most common elements.

Week of 11/.22

We have so many things for which to be thankful! At the start of a busier time than usual for many of us (holiday preparations), may we all remember to slow down now and then and praise God for all he has given us.

Seventh grade is studying the structure and function of DNA. They will be building candy models of DNA on Wednesday. Eighth grade is studying the structure and function of atoms. They built models of an atom on Monday. Eighth grade will also habe a test before the Thanksgiving break. There are helpful links for both grades to practice some of the skills that we have been learning in class.

Week of 11/15

Wow! We have a full five days of learning this week. I hope to take advantage of that and get a lot covered before our Thanksgiving break. Seventh grade will be wrapping up their heredity chapter and will have a test on Thursday. They have shown a lot of enthusiasm about Punnett squares. Eighth grade is beginning the study of the atom. Chemistry - here we come!! - one of my favorite areas of science. Watch the links list to the right for websites that offer practice in different skills we will be learning.

Week of 11/8

2nd quarter has begun. A clean slate for all students can be a great comfort. Let's start the quarter strong! 7th grade is studying heredity and will be learning how to create Punnett squares. Eighth grade is finishing up their study of elements, compounds, and mixtures. Thursday is a special morning for all 7th and 8th graders. We will spend the morning discussing the topic of bullying, and Friday we have NO SCHOOL! The week will pass quickly. :)

Week of 11/2

The 8th graders and I are back from a busy and successful trip to Washigton DC! Now it's time to get back to a normal schedule. With the first quarter ending on Friday we have lots to do. 7th grade will be finishing up their chapter on cell activities. Ask them about their egg lab - they saw lots of interesting things happen! They will have a test on Ch. 4 on Friday. Eighth grade will need to spend some time reviewing to get back into our science mode. We are working on mixtures, but will not be able to wrap the chapter up in time for the end of the qtr.