6th Grade Science
Post #12 - 4/28/20
You guys! I love it when we can find the silver lining in a bad situation! :) Check out this article about how the coronavirus has been GOOD for sea turtles!
Post #11 - 4/20/20
Let's learn about RUST...and GLOW STICKS...and BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR and things BLOWING UP! Woop woop! It's time for some chemical reactions! The articles and videos below are all about chemical reactions and will help you with the "Chemical vs. Physical Changes" activity!
The Secrets of Rust (reading passage - DE)Article: The Secrets of Rust
Rust as a Chemical Reaction (reading passage - DE)Article: Spoil Sport (Rust)
Check out the videos of some great chemical reactions below!
"The Science of Glow Sticks"
This is a great video to start with; it explains chemical reactions!
"Mythbusters - Explosives + Sniper Rifle = Awesome"
One of the more well-known varieties of "binary explosive" they refer to is Tannerite. Did you know that this works because of a chemical reaction?
"How to Make Blood Glow Like on CSI"
There is only a little bit of blood in this video clip, but consider yourself warned if you're squeamish!
"World Record Elephant Toothpaste"
Disclaimer: This one has just a little bit of inappropriate language, but you could still mute it and watch! It's epic!
Post #10 - 4/16/20
It's time....
...for Episode 2 of "Coronascience with Mrs. Haugan!" (Heehee - I changed the name slightly!) Check out the graphic at left - and your email! - for more information! Evenings were the most popular time in the survey I sent out (If you haven't filled it out, you still can in the grey box below!), so we'll stick with our 7:00pm time for now! :)
WOOP WOOP!
Thanks to Hunter M. for joining in on the classification challenge! You can still participate by clicking here!
I also want to give a shout-out to Elise T. for mastering a new IXL skill! Nice job! Some of these are tricky! Check out my IXL recommendations in Post #1, and I've also add F5 to the list!
The Secrets of Rust (reading passage - DE)Let's learn about...rust?!?
We're going to start some CHEMISTRY! I don't want to give too much away, but you can check out the article at left if you want a jump-start! :)
We get to get together for science a couple of times a week! YESSSSSS!!!
Check out the schedule at right if you haven't seen it yet! We'll get to "meet" each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:35am-11:05am starting next week! Will it always be a Zoom? Nope! You know I like to try new ideas, and I have a few things up my sleeve! :) Stay tuned!
Post #9 - 4/8/20
WOW! Thanks to everyone who tuned in for Episode 1 of "Evening Science with Mrs. Haugan!" If you weren't able to join us, you can still do the challenge and send me a picture! (The pictures I've received are below!) Check out Post #8 for two videos about the concept involved - DENSITY - and the challenge! Here's one helpful hint: use a spoon to pour VERY gently! How many layers can you make?
WOOP WOOP!
I want to give a shout out to Max J., Holly H., and Isaac B. who have mastered new IXL skills! Thanks for your effort!
Thanks also to Rowdy G. Ella B., Lindy A., and Holly H. for participating in the classification challenge! You can join in with either a picture or a video! Click here to check it out!
(If you already responded from your email, no need to respond again!)
Thanks to everyone who sent me pictures of their completed challenge from Monday night's Zoom!
Check out the article below! Remember when we talked about tectonic plates earlier this year and how the Himalayas (the mount range where you can find Mt. Everest) are getting taller? It turns out that you can't usually see this mountain range in India due to pollution...but you can now because everything is shut down due to coronavirus! I thought this was both sad and interesting. Click on either the picture or the caption to read the article!
This isn't science-related, but I had to show you the extra cuteness we have at our house right now! We are fostering two puppies - Persimmon and Pummelo - from Patriots for Pets in Clear Lake! :)
Post #8 - 4/6/20
Thanks to everyone who joined me for tonight's Episode 1 of "Evening Science with Mrs. Haugan! Our key concept tonight was DENSITY! Here are two videos where you can learn more:
Understanding Density lesson from study.com
I once again want to give a shout out to Mandie Sanderman, my friend that works at the AEA, for the idea! If you missed it, the challenge was to create a design (like the one at right!) using only sugar, water, and food coloring! Send me your pictures, and I'll post them! :)
Post #7 - 4/3/20
I want to give a shout out to my friend, Mandie Sanderman, at the AEA! She has been posting science challenges, and here is today's! "Today we practice critical thinking in our science challenge. Go to your junk drawer and find 16-20 objects. Then, think of all the different ways you could group and classify the items. Let’s see some pictures of your items and their classification."
Click here to participate!
I have a couple of project captions, and I think the video is SO much better when the captions are included! Please share yours with me in Google Docs by FRIDAY! (miranda.haugan@a-pcsd.net)
Post #6 - 3/30/20
Please send me your World War II project captions!
As a reminder, your caption should be 1-3 sentences and explain the importance or significance of your artifact. Check out Mrs. Capper's example above!
Check out this YouTube opportunity!
CK-12 is a great online resource that we've used in class, and I got the following email today:
To our community,
We're excited to announce that CK-12 is live!
Every day this week, one of our amazing in-house teachers will lead a live lesson on a cool math or science subject and feature a CK-12 simulation.
Bring your students, share with friends, and tune in at 11:30 am PDT on our YouTube page.
I'm excited to check it out! Note it's 11:30am Pacific Time - that means it will be at 1:30pm here! :)
Here is one of the videos they've posted about how electricity flows through your house!
WOOP WOOP!
Here's a shout-out to Ella B. for some new IXL mastery! Congrats, and thanks for the effort! :) Check out my previous posts for some IXL brain-growing suggestions!
Miss Corson is home from Tonga! (See more information in Post #5!) Join us at 10:30am on Wednesday to chat with her about her experience returning to the U.S. amid the pandemic!
UPDATE! We are going to use Zoom! Here is the information:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8369865030?pwd=TVltQ0o3OGxEMUxsNmxiK3ppaU52Zz09
Meeting ID: 836 986 5030 Password: Tonga
To participate, I MUST have permission from a parent/guardian on file! Click here to have a parent/guardian submit it!
(If you've already filled out this form for another teacher, you're good to go and don't need to fill it out again!)
Check out this video showcasing your AMAZING efforts on your World War II projects! I'm so proud of your hard work! Stay tuned - Virtual World War II Night is coming soon! :)
Post #5 - 3/27/20
WOOP WOOP!
We have more IXL awesomeness to recognize! Congrats to Isaac B., Megan B., and Holly H. who have all mastered new skills on IXL! Check out my previous posts to see which skills I've suggested!
Thanks also to Megan B. for her response to the article I shared in Post #2!
An update from our Peace Corps Partner Teacher....
Miss Corson, our Peace Corps Partner teacher, is back in the U.S. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, 7,000 Peace Corps Volunteers from around the world have returned home. While she is disappointed that her time in Tonga ended so abruptly, she has some great news - she's ENGAGED! Check out the pictures below! I'm so happy for her!
I'm planning a Google Hangout for you to be able to chat with Miss Corson and hear more about her experience next Wednesday, April 1! Stay tuned!
Post #4 - 3/25/20
Hi again! I just posted everyone's grades for the final energy assignment (If you've forgotten what it looks like, I've attached it to the right!) on JMC! If you have questions about your grade, please email me! I have some of your papers with me and some are at school, but I'd be happy to take a picture of your assignment and email it to you! :) The green sheet that I asked some of you to do during Apple was a redo for Part 3, and that redo is included in your posted grade.
For question #5, I noticed that several people wrote that one problem with running out of coal would be that trains wouldn't be able to operate. Guess what - most trains haven't run on coal for a LONG time! (The Bill Nye video talked about how trains run on diesel engines now!) I found some videos to help you learn more about trains! :)
This video does a GREAT job of explaining why steam locomotives became a thing of the past and diesel engines became the norm!
Heehee - I was searching for videos that explain why the switch was made from steam to diesel locomotives, & I came across this! If you want to learn about steam and diesel train engines from Thomas and Friends - check it out! :)
WOOP WOOP!
I wanted to give another IXL shout-out! Kudos to Emma H. and Holly H. who have mastered some of the skills I suggested! You rock, ladies!
Thanks also to Gaven O., Benny, Rowdy, and Ella B. who responded to the article in Post #2 about testing a coronavirus vaccine!
Post #3 - 3/23/20
I wanted to give a HUGE shout out to those of you who have been exercising your science brain! WOOP WOOP!
Kudos to Holly H. and Issac B. who have both put in more than 10 minutes on some new IXL activities! Thanks, you two! (See Post #1 and read below for some IXL suggestions.)
I also wanted to give props to Ella J., Maddox, Lindy, Noah K., Emma, and Holly for sharing their thoughts on the article I shared in Post #2! Thanks for the insight!
Want a new IXL challenge? Check out FF1. I have been seeing a LOT of maps in the news, and this activity is about analyzing natural hazard maps. It's SO important to be able to interpret the visuals we are exposed to, and this is great practice. It will have some great connections to the "natural hazards" (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis) that we learned about earlier this year as well as the current pandemic!
Post #2 - 3/20/20
Right here, right now, we are living through an experience you will talk about the rest of your life! While it can be scary, it is also an opportunity to see the GOOD in people and celebrate medical advancements! I came across an article about a potential coronavirus vaccine, and I thought I'd share it with your and see what you think. The link is included in the Doc to the left!
Post #1 - 3/18/20
Hey everyone! Are you ready to exercise your science brain?!? Check back here regularly, and I'll have some opportunities for you!
If you're ready to jump in now, you could always get on IXL! Here are some suggested topics:
Engineering Practices - C1-C4: A few of you have mastered C1-C3! AWESOME! (If you haven't, this is a great place to start!) C4 - which is about the engineering challenges that come with going to the moon - is definitely the "challenge" option!
Designing Experiments - B1-5, B7: Remember our "car verses deer" lab we did earlier this year to study the effect that multitasking has on reaction time? These modules will help you deepen your understanding of the important elements in a valid test.
Article - Remains of IA Chaplain Identified (Courier - Oct. 2016).pdfLater this year, we'll learn about DNA! Check out the article above to read about the role DNA had in returning the remains of an Iowa sailor who was killed at Pearl Harbor during the attack that set off U.S. involvement in World War II.
Above: World War II Museum Night update - 3/18/20
Below: A preview of things to come! (Heehee - this is our next cheesy song!)
Check out the video Mrs. Libby made with a cool experiment you can do at home! :)