9/21/15 -
Homework:
6th grade, per. 1  - Do the following:  
1. 5 STAR note questions: if you did not show me your 5 STAR note questions (were due on     
    Friday) in class today, you need to write them in the skinny column of your science    
    notebook and have them ready tomorrow.
2. Temperature worksheet - For every question, answer on the worksheet. 


6th grade,  per. 6 - Do the following:  
1. 5 STAR note questions: if you did not show me your 5 STAR note questions (were due on     
    Friday) in class today, you need to write them in the skinny column of your science    
    notebook and have them ready tomorrow.
2. Reading Thermometers worksheet - Read the top paragraph on the back of the page. Then, under each thermometer picture, find and write down the temperature in                                  degrees Farenheit (^oF).
7th Grade, per. 3 and per. 4: 
IN the skinny column of the most recent notes taken in your science notebook, please write          5 STAR note questions.

 How do you write STAR note Questions?:

–start with one of the 5 “W” words (“who, what,  when, where, why, or how”)

–End with a question mark. (?)

•What : ask a question that was answered in your notes.  Ex: What is a meteorologist?

•Where: skinny column

•Why: to help you review what you’ve learned

 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (7th Graders Only): Explain how a Hypothesis is like a Theme, which some of you are discussing in ELA.  Write at least 3 good sentences on a separate sheet of paper (SSP), or post it on my Blog using only your first name and last initial (not enough info means the submission is anonymous, too much puts your full name on the Internet). 


NEWSLETTER: 
In 6th Grade, we're studying Weather and Atmosphere, and students are building knowledge on precipitation and how we measure temperature. For a fun, kind of gross look at what isn't precipitation, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p11qN9cIl6E.  We've started our Huff 'n Puff Interdisciplinary Unit.  In 7th Grade, we are learning about Studying People Scientifically, such as how scientists uncover the causes and treatment for diseases such as Pellagra. Then we will begin to learn about the structure and function of selected human organs and organ systems.

UPCOMING:
Picture DAY is coming!!!  Oct. 1
Don't forget to attend PTO / SGC Kick off at Ripp on 10/1, and especially,
Open Schools Night on 10/8. 

Students -- Do you want to learn to sail?  You're in luck!!!
Soundwaters has a great opportunity to learn how to sail, and the best part is: it's FREE!

How to Register

-          Fill out the registration form that I discussed and/or passed out in class and return it to Amy Arent, Assistant Education Director at Soundwaters via: 

o   Email:  aarent@soundwaters.org

o   Fax:  (203) 967 8306

-          Upon their receipt of completed registration form, Soundwaters will contact the family directly to confirm that the student is accepted.

If you don't have a Registration form from class, or if you have any questions :

·         email aarent@soundwaters.org or call (203) 406 3309 with any questions