Edible Plant or Animal Cell Model

Finally! Yes, finally we are to this point in the year when you will be making your models. In class Monday, students will first choose which type of cell they want to make. Then students will draw a picture with of all the required parts are labeled with both the correct name and what type of candy they will use to model it with.

All models will be due Friday (20). After the models have been graded, students will be responsible for "disposing" of them properly.

If you have any questions, post them here on the blog. For sample ideas, visit past students projects.

Remember the criteria for what your model MUST have.

Trip to the Wetlands

 According to Weather Underground , it is suppose to be partly cloudy on Tuesday. Bring an extra pair of shoes so that you do not get your school shoes all muddy. Hopefully it will dry off the day before.  :)

If when Tuesday rolls around and it is threatening to rain, we might have to cancel and reschedule for another day.

Cross your fingers!

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