How did you sort and group your earth mixture? What characteristics did they share?
Showing posts with label 6th grade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 6th grade. Show all posts
Friday, August 29, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Acid Test: Grand Canyon Rocks
Explain why the acid only reacted with 4 of our 10 rock samples. What reaction did you see? Where did the reaction come from? Would the results of this test change the way you categorized the rocks?
Monday, August 25, 2014
Grand Canyon Rock Observations
What similarities and differences did you notice between the rocks found at mile 20 and rocks found at mile 52?
Friday, August 22, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
All Tied Up!
Amazing work today! I know that you got frustrated, but I was very proud of your perseverance. Great job Stella/Sara and Sophia/Shalyn for being the first to get loose!
Here are the questions and format for the conclusion paragraph in case you did not have time in class to finish.
Analysis Questions:
1. Why is it important to revise your hypothesis as you get new information?
2. How did using the scientific method help you to solve this problem?
3. Why is it important for an experiment to be reproducible?
4. Where in your life can you use the scientific method?
Conclusion Paragraph Format:
What was the problem?
What was your hypothesis?
What were the results (what happened)?
Was your hypothesis supported or not supported?
What did you learn?
See you tomorrow!
Here are the questions and format for the conclusion paragraph in case you did not have time in class to finish.
Analysis Questions:
1. Why is it important to revise your hypothesis as you get new information?
2. How did using the scientific method help you to solve this problem?
3. Why is it important for an experiment to be reproducible?
4. Where in your life can you use the scientific method?
Conclusion Paragraph Format:
What was the problem?
What was your hypothesis?
What were the results (what happened)?
Was your hypothesis supported or not supported?
What did you learn?
See you tomorrow!
Monday, August 11, 2014
Welcome to Middle School 6th Grade!
What a great first day! I was so excited to see all of you back for middle school. Today we started the famous "All Tied Up" activity, in order to show the value of using the scientific method in solving a problem. Was your first hypothesis correct? Why is it important to not consider an experiment a failure even if your hypothesis is wrong?
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Last Day...What an AMAZING year!!!
My wonderful students,
How did the time pass so quickly? It seems like just yesterday that I had you all tied up!
Words cannot express what a special experience this year has been. From the first day, until the last, you were absolutely amazing. I have never had a group of students so desperate, excited and inspired to finish a project that they were begging to finish it on the last day of school and into their lunch. I was so proud to be your teacher today as I watched your hydroelectric generator finally power the light bulb. According to my count, it was 2 weeks, your third design, and 20 plus trials. I have chills now as I write this thinking about your dedication and persistence. In a word, okay probably more, absolutely inspiring; a complete testimony to the scientific process.
This one example in itself could be called a fluke, but it was not. I witnessed this similar extraordinary pattern of behavior from you all, time and time again this year. Preparation for science night was definitely one of the many examples of this. I think at several points, the number of students in this room at lunch would have been considered a fire hazard, not to mention the crowd that night. Two weeks of making posters, reviewing your lab, and rehearsing presentations made it a night I will always remember. You impressed everyone and made me very proud.
I could go on and on (honestly I will probably add more later), in short, collectively, YOU have made this a truly special year that I will remember always. Thank you for making SCIENCE ROCK!!! I am so excited to have many of you back next year. I have very big plans :) To those of you who are moving on, you will be missed. I know you will bring with you that special quality that inspires everyone around you. Continue to be the scientist that you are, stay curious and make magic happen. Good luck!
Sincerely and with love and respect,
Ms. Yates
How did the time pass so quickly? It seems like just yesterday that I had you all tied up!
Words cannot express what a special experience this year has been. From the first day, until the last, you were absolutely amazing. I have never had a group of students so desperate, excited and inspired to finish a project that they were begging to finish it on the last day of school and into their lunch. I was so proud to be your teacher today as I watched your hydroelectric generator finally power the light bulb. According to my count, it was 2 weeks, your third design, and 20 plus trials. I have chills now as I write this thinking about your dedication and persistence. In a word, okay probably more, absolutely inspiring; a complete testimony to the scientific process.
This one example in itself could be called a fluke, but it was not. I witnessed this similar extraordinary pattern of behavior from you all, time and time again this year. Preparation for science night was definitely one of the many examples of this. I think at several points, the number of students in this room at lunch would have been considered a fire hazard, not to mention the crowd that night. Two weeks of making posters, reviewing your lab, and rehearsing presentations made it a night I will always remember. You impressed everyone and made me very proud.
I could go on and on (honestly I will probably add more later), in short, collectively, YOU have made this a truly special year that I will remember always. Thank you for making SCIENCE ROCK!!! I am so excited to have many of you back next year. I have very big plans :) To those of you who are moving on, you will be missed. I know you will bring with you that special quality that inspires everyone around you. Continue to be the scientist that you are, stay curious and make magic happen. Good luck!
Sincerely and with love and respect,
Ms. Yates
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Lizard!!!
Extra credit....first student to identify this lizard, tell me what it eats and its ideal habitat. Ready...GO!!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Mineral Investigation
Great work today 6th grade!!! Tomorrow we will be using the data you gathered and a mineral field guide to identify your mineral samples.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
P and S Wave Activity
What type of wave did the side to side walkers represent? Which type of walker arrived first at each timer station? What happened to the distance between walkers as distance from the start point increased?
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Cupcake Core Drilling
How did the core drilling allow you to get a more accurate idea of the composition of the cupcake? What could you have done to get an even more precise vision? What technique did we discuss in class that would allow you to determine the composition of area of the earth not able to be reach by drilling?
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Science Night Rocked!!!
Let me start by saying, you were all AMAZING!!! I have never been more proud of a group of students. Your enthusiasm was infectious and inspiring. You showed all of our guests the best of you, that I am privileged to see on a daily basis. Your knowledge of each investigation was impressive and your ability to explain what you learned appeared effortless and professional. I would like to thank all of you who gave up your lunches and after school time to prepare. All of your hard work was apparent. I am proud of the way you all came together and worked as a group to produce an amazing night that I will never forget.
I would also like to thank everyone that helped to make this night possible...All of your amazing parents for coming to support us, Ms.Tammy for cutting out ALL the letters for your posters, Mrs. Sherry and Mrs. Unkeless for helping to set up and promote our event, Mr. Smith for helping set up, Mr. Ramirez for helping to burn the slideshow onto discs, all the teachers who hung science night flyer in their rooms, Ms. Amy for making countless trips to the store, and the amazing clean up crew that had our room back in shape in 30 minutes! I can't wait to start preparing for our next science night!!! You all are fantastic!!!
I would also like to thank everyone that helped to make this night possible...All of your amazing parents for coming to support us, Ms.Tammy for cutting out ALL the letters for your posters, Mrs. Sherry and Mrs. Unkeless for helping to set up and promote our event, Mr. Smith for helping set up, Mr. Ramirez for helping to burn the slideshow onto discs, all the teachers who hung science night flyer in their rooms, Ms. Amy for making countless trips to the store, and the amazing clean up crew that had our room back in shape in 30 minutes! I can't wait to start preparing for our next science night!!! You all are fantastic!!!
Monday, November 18, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
The Three Main Clouds - Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus
What type of weather would you expect with each type of cloud?
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Air Masses Lab...Take 2!
Was your hypothesis supported or not supported by your observations? How did the experiment today relate to air masses and colliding cold and warm fronts?
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