Ms. Christy’s Science Class

Monday: The students will locate and describe the three major climate zones and describe the different biomes found in each climate zone. They will also complete A Tale of Three Climates. (ch 7 section 2) (spi.6.7.3)

Tuesday: The students will create a travel brochure for one of the three major climate zones. (spi.6.7.3)

Wednesday: The students will describe how Earth’s climate has changed over time and explain the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming. (ch 7 section 3) (spi.6.7.3)

Thursday: The students will review the concepts in ch 7 through a study guide and a vocabulary review in preparation for the quiz on Friday.
HW: Study for the ch 7 Quiz

Friday: The students will complete the Ch 7 Quiz. (spi.6.7.3)

Monday: The students will create an edible geologic column. (spi.6.6.1)

Tuesday: The students will go over the second Think Link results.

Wednesday: The students will watch a video over concepts in chapters 3 and 5. They will answer questions through out the video. (spi.6.6.1)

Thursday: The students will finish the video and their questions.

Friday: No School!! Have a GREAT Winter break!!!

Note: Remember to bring in your food item by Friday for the edible lab next week!!

Monday : The students will complete the second Think Link test.

Tuesday: The students will examine fossils from the Grand Canyon and discuss the different ways that fossils can form. (spi. 6.6.1)

Wednesday: The students will watch a video on Earth’s history and Brain Pop videos to review for the ch 5 test on Monday. (spi.6.6.1)

Thursday: The students will review for the ch 5 test on Friday through a study guide and a vocabulary worksheet. (spi. 6.6.1)

HW: Study for the ch 5 test

Friday: The students will take the ch 5 test.

Science Fair: hypothesis and research are due Friday

All Study Island Assignments are due Friday Dec. 14, 2007 at 3:00 PM

Monday: The students will receive all of the information for the Science Fair. We will go over all of the rubrics for grading and the time line with due dates. Students will begin to research their topic.

Tuesday: The students will explain radioactive decay and radiometric dating, complete the math break on page 121 and complete the geologist activity. (spi.6.6.1) Workbook pages for ch 5 section 3.

Wednesday: The students will go to the computer lab to research their science fair topic.

Thursday: The students will describe how different types of fossils are formed and write a short story exploring possible scenarios for each type of fossilization. (spi.6.6.1)

Friday: The students will create a timeline of Earth’s history using the book, art supplies and a handout.
(spi.6.6.1)

SCIENCE FAIR TOPIC DUE