Well, we made it through our first week of 7th grade. Congratulations!
This week in Science we will be finishing up Lab Safety and the Language of Science, and moving into Metrics, Graphing, and the Scientific Method.
Monday - Discussed Safety Symbols and Lab Equipment
Tuesday - Metrics Review and Started Gummy Bear Lab
Wednesday - More Metrics and Finishing Gummy Bear Lab
Thursday - Metrics Lab and Metrics Challenge
Friday - Safety / Equipment / Metrics Quiz and Science Reading
On Tuesday I collected the Language of Science Worksheet (10 Points) that was handed out last Friday. By Thursday 3rd - 5th period should have their Gummy Bear Labs (15 points) completed and turned in for a grade. 6th period will not need to turn in the Gummy Bear Lab until Tuesday, August 29th.
Weekend homework will include Top Secret Observations and Inferences that are due on Monday.
Enjoy the rest of your 2nd week!
Science: The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena.
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I Grew up in Michigan and received a degree in Biology from the University of Michigan. I also received a second degree in Middle Grades Math and Science from Kennesaw State University. I married Brad Nix in June of 2004 on the beach in Florida. We have a house in Marietta with our 100 lb pet dog named Mason. Some of my interests include playing volleyball and tennis, spending time with family and friends, singing, listening to music, reading, and going to concerts and plays.
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