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Weekly Update - Feb. 8-12

What are we learning this week in Social Studies? 

Students will be able to identify the main tribes of the Northwest Coast region.  

Students will be able to summarize the ways the Northwest Coast region influenced the lifestyle of the Native American Indians who lived there.  

Students will be able to recall the resources used by the tribes of the Northwest Coast.   

 

What are we doing this week? 

The Northwest Coast Region 

 Monday 

-Complete the “k & w” of KWL Chart 

-Read Summary Page 

-Add to notes organizer 

Tuesday 

-Read Culture and Lifestyle Page 

-Add to notes organizer 

Wednesday  

-Read Religion Page 

-Add to notes organizer 

Thursday 

-Complete Map and Question assignment 

Friday 

-Read European Influence Page 

-Add to notes organizer 

Weekly Update - Feb. 8-12

What are we learning this week in Science? 

Students will write and research essential questions about hurricanes. 

What are we doing this week? 

Monday 

Hurricane Video(s) 

Hurricane KWL – K and W sections 

Tuesday 

Hurricane Project Instructions & Topic Assignment 

Wednesday 

Hurricane Research – Source 1 and notes 

Thursday 

Hurricane Research – Source 2 and notes 

Friday 

Hurricane Research – Source 3 and notes 

Weekly Update - Feb. 1-5

What are we learning this week in Science? 

Students will be able to observe and describe the following physical properties: crystal shape and electrical conductivity. 

Students will be able to define and discuss chemical properties of matter. 

Students will be able to differentiate between physical and chemical properties of matter. 

What are we doing this week? 

Monday 

Observations of crystals: choose flipgrid or written response 

Tuesday 

Electrical Conductivity Lab 

*Hybrid students need to bring battery, casing, lightbulb, and alligator clips from their science kits! 

Wednesday 

Chemical Properties of Matter Notes 

Thursday 

Combustion Videos 

Friday 

Properties of Matter Unit Test 

Weekly Update - Jan. 25-29

What are we learning this week in Science? 

I can explain, measure, calculate, and compare physical properties of matter: mass, volume, and density. 

What are we doing this week? 

Monday 

Define Volume 

Finding volume of regular solids 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Liquid Displacement Lab – finding volume of irregular solid 

Wednesday 

Density reading and worksheet 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Relative Density Lab – Comparing Liquids 

Friday 

Sink or float?  Comparing density to water 

Weekly Update - Jan. 18-22

What are we learning this week in Science? 

Students will be able to explain the meanings of matter and physical properties.   

They will be able to identify and define the following properties, which will  be observed using simple testssolubility, viscosity, and magnetism. 

What are we doing this week? 

Monday 

NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Instructions for growing crystals 

BRING THESE ITEMS TO CLASS TO FOLLOW ALONG 

From your lab kit: 

From somewhere in your house: 

  • Plastic cups 
  • String  
  • 3 craft sticks 
  • Borax 
  • Water 
  • Sugar 
  • Salt 
  • scissors 
  • Pan & stove OR dish that is safe to microwave 

 

Add SOLUBILITY to physical property notes 

Wednesday 

Independently complete and submit Solubility Lab 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Viscosity Lab 

BRING THESE ITEMS TO CLASS TO FOLLOW ALONG 

From your lab kit: 

From somewhere in your house: 

  • Graduated cylinder 
  • marble 
  • Water 
  • Vegetable oil 
  • Maple syrup 
  • Karo (corn) syrup 
  • Dish soap 
  • Other liquids of your choice 

 

Add VISCOSITY to notes 

Friday 

Independently complete and submit Magnetism Lab 

Add MAGNETISM to notes 

Weekly Update - Jan. 11-15

What are we learning this week in Science? 

Students will be able to explain the meanings of matter and physical properties.   

They will be able to identify and define the following properties, which can be observed using the 5 senses: color, texture, odor, luster, clarity, hardness, malleability, and ductility. 

Students will be able to describe the movement of atoms in the different states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. 

 

What are we doing this week? 

Monday 

Use the slideshow to take notes:  

(Properties of Matter ppt, slides 1-8, found under FILES in the science Team) 

  • Define matter 
  • What are physical properties? 
  • List and describe visible properties: color, luster, clarity 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Demo: Melting and Boiling Points 

Use the slideshow to take notes:  

(Properties of Matter ppt, slides 9-10, found under FILES in the science Team) 

  • Review states of matter, draw particle diagrams, define 
  • Define melting & boiling points, include examples 

Wednesday 

Use the slideshow to take notes:  

(Properties of Matter ppt, slides 11-15, found under FILES in the science Team) 

  • List & describe additional properties that can be identified just using your 5 senses: odor, taste, texture, malleability, and ductility 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Scratch Test Interactive Activity 

BRING TO CLASS: 

From your lab kit: 

From somewhere in your house: 

  • Nail 
  • Craft stick 
  • Small stick 
  • Rock 
  • Penny 
  • Nickel 
  • Dime 
  • Quarter 
  • Several other objects of your choice 

 

Use the slideshow to take notes:  

(Properties of Matter ppt, slide 16 , found under FILES in the science Team) 

  • Define hardness 

Friday 

Complete and submit the Physical Properties of Objects Assignment (OneNote page attached to the assignment in Teams) to apply your learning of physical properties 

Weekly Update - Dec. 14-16

Monday 

Finish Solstice Traditions - Watch Solstice Flipgrid videos posted by classmates

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Scavenger Hunt! 

Wednesday 

Finish Scavenger Hunt 

Thursday 

No School Conferences 8-8 

Friday 

No School Conferences 8-12 

Weekly Update - Dec. 7-11

Remember: We are now back in our Distance Learning model.  There are NO in person classes.  Please join me for our Zoom classes.  Schedule and login information were sent in email, on paper with hybrid students, and are posted in Teams. 

Monday 

Earth-Moon-Sun System Slides #1-22 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Climate Mystery Challenge 

Wednesday 

Earth-Moon-Sun System Slides # 35-50 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Solstice Traditions Info & Assignment Instructions 

Earth-Moon-Sun System Quiz 

Friday 

Solstice Tradition Flipgrid 

Weekly Update - Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

Remember: We are now back in our Distance Learning model.  There are NO in person classes.  Please join me for our Zoom classes.  Schedule and login information were sent in email, on paper with hybrid students, and are posted in Teams. 

Monday 

Weather Map Slides and Notes in ISNB 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Colorado Weather vs. Climate  

Wednesday 

Colorado Weather vs. Climate Data Compilations 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Water Cycles Slides and Notes in ISNB 

Friday 

Water Cycle Quiz 

Weekly Update - Nov. 23-27

No Zoom classes or new assignments this week. 

This is a good opportunity to get caught up on missing/late assignments and to redo any assignments with 1s or 2s to improve your scores. 

It would also benefit students to continue reading every day and doing some independent math practice in Moby Max. 

Be safe, and enjoy the break! 

Weekly Update - Nov. 16-20

Remember: We are now back in our Distance Learning model.  There are NO in person classes.  Please join me for our Zoom classes.  Schedule and login information were sent in email, on paper with hybrid students, and are posted in Teams. 

Monday 

Air Masses slides & notes 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Coriolis Effect Demo – if you want to participate, you will need a balloon, a sharpie, and a partner 

Coriolis Effect Videos: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPsLanVS1Q8 

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/coriolis-effect/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L5UD240mCQ 

Wednesday 

Independently read slides on Global Wind Patterns and complete notes 

Complete and submit Wind Quiz on Teams 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Climate vs. Weather Demo 

Complete and submit Climate vs. Weather Demo written assignment 

Friday 

Weather Slides & notes 

Weekly Update - Nov. 9-13

Remember: We are now back in our Distance Learning model.  There are NO in person classes.  Please join me for our Zoom classes.  Schedule and login information were sent in email, on paper with hybrid students, and are posted in Teams. 

Monday 

Read through Mountain Effect Slides and complete interactive notes page in your notebook 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Mountain Effect 

Complete and submit Colorado Mountain Effect Map in Teams 

Wednesday 

NO SCHOOL 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Ocean Currents 

Complete Ocean Current notes in your notebook 

Complete and submit exit ticket in Teams 

Friday 

Read through Air Masses Slides and complete the interactive notes page in your notebook 

Weekly Update - Nov. 2-6

Remember: We are now back in our Distance Learning model.  There are NO in-person classes.  Please join me for our Zoom classes.  Schedule and login information was sent in email, on paper with hybrid students, and are posted in Teams. 

Monday 

-Complete and submit your research for Destination #3 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Destination Research Check-In 

-Complete and submit your research for Destination #4 

Wednesday 

-Complete and submit your research for Destination #5 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Instructions for Climate Zone Brochure 

-Complete and submit Climate Info & Packing Guide 

Friday 

-Compile research into Climate Zone Brochure & submit 

Weekly Update - Oct. 26-30

Remember: We are now back in our Distance Learning model.  There are NO in person classes.  Please join me for our Zoom classes.  Schedule and login information were sent in email, on paper with hybrid students, and are posted in Teams. 

Monday 

-Complete and submit Atmosphere Quiz 

-Check out classmates’ Layers of the Atmosphere projects (should be shared in Teams) 

Tuesday 

Meet me on Zoom! Climate Zones 

-Complete Climate Zone notes in your notebook 

Wednesday 

-Begin Climate Zones Brochure: choose your zone and list 5 destinations in that zone (submit in Teams) 

Thursday 

Meet me on Zoom! Instructions for researching your destinations 

-Complete and submit your research for Destination #1 

Friday 

-Complete and submit your research for Destination #2