Mr. Austin's Science and ELD Class Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2011-2012 School Year
- Grade Level
- 6th Grade
- Location
- Rm. 16
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Sec. Rev. #15.1 pg.# 321
Problems #1-6
Finish entering Vocabulary words in RRJ.
Problems #1-6
Finish entering Vocabulary words in RRJ.
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Chapter #14 Assessment
Do the concepts P. #313
Problems #1-9
Study for Chapter Test on Friday
Do the concepts P. #313
Problems #1-9
Study for Chapter Test on Friday
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Read Connections "Redwoods" P.# 310-311
Answer Questions #1-3
Answer Questions #1-3
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Sec. Rev. #14.3 p.#309
Problems #1-12 (Skip #9)
(14 pts. Possible)
Problems #1-12 (Skip #9)
(14 pts. Possible)
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Sec. Rev. #14.2 pg.#304 Problems #1-6
(14 pts. possible)
(14 pts. possible)
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No Homework
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No Homework
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No Homework
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1.) Organize your RRJ and Lab Folders for final grades.
2.) Enter your (9) Vocabulary words for Chapter #14
2.) Enter your (9) Vocabulary words for Chapter #14
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Chapter test On Friday!
Study for Chapter #13 test "Natural Hazards"
Review Chapter Assessment Vocabulary and Concepts.
Study for Chapter #13 test "Natural Hazards"
Review Chapter Assessment Vocabulary and Concepts.
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1.) Sec. Rev. #13.3 pg. #285
Problems #1-11 (18 pts. Possible)
2.) Chapter #13 test will be on Friday!
Problems #1-11 (18 pts. Possible)
2.) Chapter #13 test will be on Friday!
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Connections "The Shake, Rattle and Roll of Earth"
Read pgs. #286-287 answer Questions #1-4
Read pgs. #286-287 answer Questions #1-4
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Sec. Rev. #13.2 p. #278
Problems #1-16
Problems #1-16
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Investigation #13a Floods
p. #85 Sec. #2 #A-H
(10 pts. possible)
p. #85 Sec. #2 #A-H
(10 pts. possible)
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Sec. Rev. #13.1 Pg #272 Problems #1-13
(18 pts. possible)
(18 pts. possible)
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No Science Homework tonight!
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Write your vocabulary words for Chapter #13 in Reflective Response Journal.
( 10 Words)
( 10 Words)
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1.) Complete Sec. Rev. #12.2 pg #263 problems #1-12
2.) Study Chapter Assessment "Concepts" #1-10
3.) Chapter #12 test is on Friday!!
2.) Study Chapter Assessment "Concepts" #1-10
3.) Chapter #12 test is on Friday!!
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1.) Write Conclusion to ab #12B Wave Speed.
2.) Make entry in your Reflective Response Journal about Lab #12B.
(Be sure to use at least 3 Vocabulary words.)
2.) Make entry in your Reflective Response Journal about Lab #12B.
(Be sure to use at least 3 Vocabulary words.)
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Sec. Rev. #12.1 pg.#258
Problems #1-11
Problems #1-11
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Define all 10 Vocabulary words for Chapter #12 "Beaches" in your Reflective Response Journals.
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I hope you did well on the Chapter #11 test today.... No Homework!
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*Chapter Assessment "Concepts" pg. #249-250
Problems #1-15.
* Study for Chapter #11 Test on Wednesday
Problems #1-15.
* Study for Chapter #11 Test on Wednesday
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1.) Complete your Lab #11a write-up for Science Folder.
2.) Make entry in your Reflective Response Journal about Lab#11a
(Include at least 6 vocabulary words in your entry)
2.) Make entry in your Reflective Response Journal about Lab#11a
(Include at least 6 vocabulary words in your entry)
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Sec. Rev.#11.2 p.#242
Problems #1-5
(9 pts. Possible)
Problems #1-5
(9 pts. Possible)
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No Homework today!
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Sec. Rev, #11.1 p. # 237
Problems #1-11
(16 pts. total)
Problems #1-11
(16 pts. total)
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* Enter all (14) Vocabulary words for Chapter #11 in your Reflective Response Journal.
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Sec. Rev. #10.4 p #223
Problems #1-4 and #6-8
(10 points possible)
Chapter #10 test will be on Thursday!
Problems #1-4 and #6-8
(10 points possible)
Chapter #10 test will be on Thursday!
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*Use at least 7 of your vocabulary words to complete Lab #10b entry for your Reflective Response Booklet
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Connections "Volcanoes"
Read p. #224-225 Answer questions #1-3
Read p. #224-225 Answer questions #1-3
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No Science homework tonight!
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Sec. Rev. #10.2 pg.#214
#1-12 (skip #10)
(17 points possible)
#1-12 (skip #10)
(17 points possible)
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Write up Lab #10a Volcanoes in your Reflective Response Journal. Use at lest 10 of your vocabulary words from Chapter #10.
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Sec. Rev. #10.1 Problems #1-6
(13 pts. possible)
(13 pts. possible)
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1.) Enter Chapter #10 Vocabulary words to your Reflective Response Journal.
2.) Also enter Lab #9b in the journal.
2.) Also enter Lab #9b in the journal.
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Study Chapter Assessment and review for the Chapter #9 Earthquake Test on Friday!
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Sec. Rev. #9.3 p # 197
Problems #1-8 (13 points possible)
Problems #1-8 (13 points possible)
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Sec. Rev. #9.2 pg. #193
Problems #1-11
Problems #1-11
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Complete Investigation #9B Earthquakes Waves and Epicenter
Write the conclusion to the investigation. Be sure to answer the Question;
"How can we use these waves to find the epicenter of an earthquake?"
Write the conclusion to the investigation. Be sure to answer the Question;
"How can we use these waves to find the epicenter of an earthquake?"
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Complete Sec. Rev. #9.1 pg.# 188
Problems #7-11 (11 pts possible)
Problems #7-11 (11 pts possible)
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Sec. Rev. #9.1 pg.#188
Do problems #1-4 and 6
10 total pts. possible
Do problems #1-4 and 6
10 total pts. possible
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Study for Chapter #8 Test on Friday!
"Plate Tectonics"
"Plate Tectonics"
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Sec. Rev. #8.3 pg #173
Problems #1-10 (19 points possible)
Problems #1-10 (19 points possible)
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Sec. Rev. #8.4 pg# 175
Problems #1-7
Problems #1-7
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Skill and Practice Worksheet #8.2 "Harry Hess"
Problems #1-5
(5 pts. possible)
Problems #1-5
(5 pts. possible)
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Sec. Rev. #8.2 p# 165
Complete problems #1-12
(15 pts possible)
Complete problems #1-12
(15 pts possible)
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Sec. Rev. #8.1 pg#160
Problems #1-3, 4a and 5a
(5 points total)
Problems #1-3, 4a and 5a
(5 points total)
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Complete your Bathymetric Maps by Including following items in a Key:
1.) 20 Earthquakes
2.) 12 Volcanoes
3.) Plate Boundaries
4.) Plant and Animal fossils
5.) Matching Mountains
6.) Matching Coal Beds
7.) Arrows of Plate Movement
* Returned Progress Report Signed By parent.
* Discuss maps with parents and have them sign it!
1.) 20 Earthquakes
2.) 12 Volcanoes
3.) Plate Boundaries
4.) Plant and Animal fossils
5.) Matching Mountains
6.) Matching Coal Beds
7.) Arrows of Plate Movement
* Returned Progress Report Signed By parent.
* Discuss maps with parents and have them sign it!
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Chapter #8
Define Vocabulary words (14) in your Reflective Response Journal.
Define Vocabulary words (14) in your Reflective Response Journal.
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1.) Study for Chapter #7 Test on Friday:
A.) Review Chapter assessment
B.) Study Vocabulary words (9)
C.) Complete concepts you did not finish in class.
A.) Review Chapter assessment
B.) Study Vocabulary words (9)
C.) Complete concepts you did not finish in class.
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Sec. Rev. #7.3 pg #149 Problems #1,2 a&b #3-5 and #8
(8 pts are possible)
(8 pts are possible)
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!. Continue working on Bathymetric map for Lab #7B.
2.) Complete the last 10 earthquakes on the map.
3.) Bring colored pencils and a sharpie marker if you have one to complete the map in class.
2.) Complete the last 10 earthquakes on the map.
3.) Bring colored pencils and a sharpie marker if you have one to complete the map in class.
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1.) Sec. Rev. #7.2 p# 145 Questions #1-10 all
(20 Points Possible)
(20 Points Possible)
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1.) Sec. Rev. pg. #141
Answer in complete sentences. Questions # !-10 (Skip #6 and 7)
(12 points possible)
Answer in complete sentences. Questions # !-10 (Skip #6 and 7)
(12 points possible)
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Write up Lab #7A All Cracked up in your Reflective Response Journal.
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1.) Last call for any missing assignments. They are due tomorrow.
2.) Complete Reflective Response Journal entries for a grade.
3.) Bring a personal reading book to class. We may not go to school library this week.
4.) Define (9) vocabulary words for chapter #7 in Reflective Response Journal.
2.) Complete Reflective Response Journal entries for a grade.
3.) Bring a personal reading book to class. We may not go to school library this week.
4.) Define (9) vocabulary words for chapter #7 in Reflective Response Journal.
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1.) Complete your Lab#6a write-up.
2.) Write in your Reflective Response Journal about what you learned today. Be sure to include at least 6 vocabulary words in your entry.
2.) Write in your Reflective Response Journal about what you learned today. Be sure to include at least 6 vocabulary words in your entry.
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Define all vocabulary words for Chapter #6 in your Reflective Response Journal.
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Complete Ch 5 Assessment (Vocab #1-3 and Concepts #1-12)
Study for Ch. 5 Test
Study for Ch. 5 Test
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Sec. Rev. 5.3. Page 107. #1-5a. (8 points possible)
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1.) Complete your Lab #5B write-up.
2.) Write about Lab #5B in your Reflective Response Journal. Use science Vocabulary words.
2.) Write about Lab #5B in your Reflective Response Journal. Use science Vocabulary words.
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Sec. Rev. #5.2 Bouyancy and Density Problems #1-3,and #6-8.
(9 pts. possible)
(9 pts. possible)
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Write-up Lab #4.1 "Convection" in your RRJ. (The demonstration in class today)
Use at least 4 vocabulary words from chapter #4.
Use at least 4 vocabulary words from chapter #4.
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Sec. Rev 5.1 # 1-5 pg. #98
(7pts. possible)
(7pts. possible)
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1.) Define the vocabulary words for Chapter #5 in your Reflective Response Journals.
2.) Complete your thank you note (And maybe a picture) to your Cabin Leaders from camp.
2.) Complete your thank you note (And maybe a picture) to your Cabin Leaders from camp.
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Write up Lab #4a Conduction in your Reflective Response Journal. Use at least 4 Vocabulary words to explain what you learned about conduction.
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Do to our visit to Alvarado today there is no Science homework.
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Sec. Rev. #4.1 pg. #81
Problems #1-3,5,6,9,10 and 12
10 pts. possible
Problems #1-3,5,6,9,10 and 12
10 pts. possible
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Write all 8 vocabulary words for Chapter #4 in your Reflective Response Journal.
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1.) Complete Chapter #3 Assessment. Do both the 16 Vocabulary and 14 Concepts questions if you did not finish them in class.
2.) Study for the Chapter test on Thursday! No notes and no open book on this test.
2.) Study for the Chapter test on Thursday! No notes and no open book on this test.
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1.) Make entry in Reflective Response Journal using at least 6 vocabulary words.
2.) Share and explain the topographic map with your parents.
3.) Have them sign your Reflective Response Journal.
4.) Chapter #4 test has been moved to Thursday instead of Wednesday.
2.) Share and explain the topographic map with your parents.
3.) Have them sign your Reflective Response Journal.
4.) Chapter #4 test has been moved to Thursday instead of Wednesday.
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1.) Sec. Rev. #3.3 #1-5 and 7 Pg. #67 (Full sentences)
2.) Reminder: Test for Chapter #3 will be on Wednesday.
2.) Reminder: Test for Chapter #3 will be on Wednesday.
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We started Lab #3b today. Because we were unable to finish it in class today, there is no homework due on Friday.
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- Define and highlight all of the 16 vocabulary words for Chapter #3 in your Reflective Response Booklet.
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Section Review #3.2 pg.# 62
Answer problems #1-6
(10 points possible)
Answer problems #1-6
(10 points possible)
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*Skill and Practice #3.2 Andrew Douglass Tree Ring Dating.
(Answer 4 questions in complete sentences)
(Answer 4 questions in complete sentences)
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Skill and Practice worksheet #3.1 Relative Dating.
Write a brief story that explains the events pictured on the worksheet.
Write a brief story that explains the events pictured on the worksheet.
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Sec. Rev.#3.1 pg #58
#1-6 all in complete sentences.
#1-6 all in complete sentences.
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Write-up Lab #2b Designing an Experiment in your Reflective Response Journal.
(Use at least 7 Vocabulary words in your write-up.)
(Use at least 7 Vocabulary words in your write-up.)
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Study for Chapter #2 test.
(This will be the last open book test and open notes test.)
(This will be the last open book test and open notes test.)
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1.) Chapter Assessment pg.#49. Vocabulary #1-16 write the full sentence.
2.) Chapter #2 Test will be on Thursday or Friday of this week.
2.) Chapter #2 Test will be on Thursday or Friday of this week.
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Sec. Rev. #2.4 Problems #1-3 pg. #45 (7 points possible)
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Share and discuss your Lab #2 write up and your Line graph with your parents. Explain to them how we used the Scientific Method and how you displayed your data. Have them sign your Lab #2a paper.
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Skill and Practice #2.4 Graphs
Answer questions #1-6 on the back of the page #3 handout.
The questions are about the circle graph
(7pts. Possible)
Answer questions #1-6 on the back of the page #3 handout.
The questions are about the circle graph
(7pts. Possible)
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Write up Lab #2a Variables and Data
Explain what we did and what you learned.
Use at least 5 vocabulary words in your write-up.
Explain what we did and what you learned.
Use at least 5 vocabulary words in your write-up.
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Skill and Practice #2.4 Reading Graphs
Problems #1-6 full sentences on back of hand-out.
Problems #1-6 full sentences on back of hand-out.
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Sec. Review #2.3 pg #40
Problems #2-6, 8 and 9
( 9 pts. possible)
Problems #2-6, 8 and 9
( 9 pts. possible)
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No Science homework tonight.
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Section Review #2.2 pg#34
Problems #1-4
(Use the correct formula from last nights homework to solve the conversion problem.)
Problems #1-4
(Use the correct formula from last nights homework to solve the conversion problem.)
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1.) Most students should be finished with Sec. Rev.#2.1 pg#29 problems 1,2,-7 and 11. If not have it ready for Tuesday.
2.) Temperature Scales Skill and Practice worksheet #2.2 Problems A-G Use the first formula for problems A-D ( Fahrenheit to Celsius).
Use the second formula for problems E-G (Celsius to Fahrenheit).
(Just like the examples we did in class.)
2.) Temperature Scales Skill and Practice worksheet #2.2 Problems A-G Use the first formula for problems A-D ( Fahrenheit to Celsius).
Use the second formula for problems E-G (Celsius to Fahrenheit).
(Just like the examples we did in class.)
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*Chapter #2 Vocabulary words (16 total)
*Defined and in your Reflective Response Booklets.
*Defined and in your Reflective Response Booklets.
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1.) Study for Chapter #1 Test. Because it is the first test, I will allow students to use their
notes for this test.
2.) Complete Concept Review pg. # 21-22 problems #1-11
notes for this test.
2.) Complete Concept Review pg. # 21-22 problems #1-11
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1.) Science Test for Chapter #1 is Wednesday.
2.) Write complete sentence for Chapter Review (Vocabulary Section)
page #21 #1-8.
(Remember to write the complete sentence not just the word.)
2.) Write complete sentence for Chapter Review (Vocabulary Section)
page #21 #1-8.
(Remember to write the complete sentence not just the word.)
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Reflective Response Journal-
Make an entry in your journal about what we did in Lab #1a Observations. Use ar least 5 of the eight vocabulary words in your response.
Make an entry in your journal about what we did in Lab #1a Observations. Use ar least 5 of the eight vocabulary words in your response.
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Complete your Lab Report for Investigation #1A Observations.
Be sure to include all five-steps of the Scientific Method we use in class.
Be sure to include all five-steps of the Scientific Method we use in class.
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Lab #1A Observations:
Write up the 1st 3-steps Observation, Question, Hypothesis of the 5-step Scientific Method for the investigation we started today. You can use your Investigation booklet to help you.
Write up the 1st 3-steps Observation, Question, Hypothesis of the 5-step Scientific Method for the investigation we started today. You can use your Investigation booklet to help you.
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Sec. Rev. #1.2 Pg.# 13 Problems #1-4 (19 points possible)
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1.) Enter the eight vocabulary words for Chapter #1 in Your Reflective Response Booklet.
2.) Section Review #1.1 Problems #1-5 (10 points Possible)
2.) Section Review #1.1 Problems #1-5 (10 points Possible)
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Attend Outdoor Science School meeting at 6:30.
"We want everyone to attend camp!"
See you tonight in the MP room.
"We want everyone to attend camp!"
See you tonight in the MP room.
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Skill and Practice #1.1 Getting to Know Your Textbook
Sections #1-3 all
Sections #1-3 all
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1.) Please fill out and return paperwork from your packet as soon as possible.
2.) Complete your acrostic for the self introduction speeches.
3.) Please send me an e-mail with a simple "Hello".
2.) Complete your acrostic for the self introduction speeches.
3.) Please send me an e-mail with a simple "Hello".
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