Science Expo at Willamette University

The turn out for the 3rd Annual Science Expo was great! There were six roller coasters from our class. It was easy to entice the visitors to try each one. Children were fascinated by them. Parents and teachers were in awe that sixth grade students made these awesome contraptions. ( I'm not surprised because my students are smart!!)

Create Your Own Video About Science!

1. Either work on your own or with a group of friends from your class or any other class.
2. Choose a science topic or school public announcement ("How to open your locker")  that you would like to make a short two minute video.

3. Using a story board paper, draw a picture for each cell. Then write a script for each cell BEFORE you start making your video. (See below)
4.Use Voice Thread, You Tube, Yodio or some other venue to create your video. The following link will take you to a quick video at Voice Thread. Follow the following steps.
5. Watch your video a couple times to look for errors and then submit the final product.
6. Have fun!!

Write Ups!

Roller coaster write ups are now due. You may either print out your word document, e-mail it to me, or electronically submit it to the class folder using the R: drive at school.

The last work day is April 14 from 3:00PM - 5:00PM in my classroom. You will have access to the library laptops in my room.

Keep going towards the finish line!

Spring Break!

Woohoo! We made it!!

When we get back, it will be time for all teams to demonstrate their incredible designs. I am so proud of what everyone built.

After demonstrations are completed, students will begin the write up phase. This will take about two to three weeks for us to complete. I have work days scheduled for after school on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, just like before. Laptops will be available for students to use. Make sure to bring a thumb or flash drive with you.

Get well rested. We still have three months to go before summer.

Parent Conferences: March 16 & 17

Parent conferences will be held during the following two days. Select a day and time that works best for you. I look forward to seeing the roller coasters!

Wednesday (16) 8:00AM - 2:40 PM         School as usual
                          5:00PM - 7:30PM          Evening conferences
Thursday (17)     8:00AM -  11:30AM      Morning conferences
                         12:00 PM- 3:30PM         Afternoon conferences
                           5:00PM - 8:00PM         Evening conferences   

Battle Bot Competition!

Hi Parents!

This Thursday (10) we are having a robot battle competition between ourselves. There will be two rounds. First we will have six teams that compete against each other. Then we will combine forces to form three teams.

After we held out competition and awarded medals for first, second and third, please come join us for a pizza at JC Pizzeria at 4200 River Rd N in Keizer. Their phone number is (503) 390-0805. Dinner’s on us!

Please email or call if you have any questions.

Time Check! Work Day!

Do you realize that there are fifteen days until your roller coasters are due? Did your jaw just drop? Froze up like a deer in the head lights of a car?!

Don't delay. You need to be finalizing your projects with your team members.There are only FIVE more opportunities after school to work in my room. Remember,  ... Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00PM to 5:00 PM. About thirty-eight students showed up to either work on their roller coaster or construct their robot for our upcoming battle-bot competition on March 10.

Come see me if you are having any difficulties.  :)