HW

TUESDAY, 8/25/26

Print completed #C, Classroom Scavenger Hunt, to keep in the "Reminders" tab of your science binder throughout the year.

MONDAY, 8/24/26

Label the 5-tab dividers to keep organized in your science binder.   Please see the "Announcements" page on my website to view what to label each respective tab.

FRIDAY, 8/21/26

1. Finish making your NAME TENT (See details below). 
   Please keep this name tent for display on your table top until you know I've learned your name by heart.

   • Fold into 3 parts, like a letter from an envelope

   • Please use marker and with your biggest, boldest print.

   • Front:  First and Last Name;  If you have a nickname you go by, please write this in a different color at the top right corner

   • Back:  If you could choose just ONE thing you would want me or others to know, what would it be?  Use words and a colored visual.

2. Daily Science Supplies - Due:  starting Mon., 8/24

THURSDAY, 8/20/26

1. Review and sign our class science syllabus ( #A) together with your parents. Please use pen when signing.

2. Daily Science Supplies - Due:  starting Mon., 8/24

THURSDAY, 5/28/26

#10 - Emergency Preparedness Project:

• Emergency GO-bag - Due TOMORROW!
  Please see page 3 of the project document (on weekly agenda) to see what items you may have missed NOW.
  
  Parent letters [dated and signed] must be submitted for items you were unable to obtain. 

  • This letter must list the specific items your parents are requesting that you are excused from, along WITH an explanation for why you should be excused.
    - NOTE:  A signed letter may not necessarily excuse you from all the points missed.

MONDAY, 5/11/26

1. Finish #6 video fill-ins. 

   • NOTE:  If the video is blocked by the district, please use your personal devices to finish watching without logging in with your student account.
     Search " Killer Landslides" on YouTube.  You should find a ~52 min. long video by PBS Nova.

2. Part 4 Vocabulary Notes - Due Friday, 5/15!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams  (Please see updated doc below for clarity)

• For repeating words:  Add to existing definition, drawing, & question sections. Then, mark on your golden paper what sections and page numbers you found the word from.

• Cross reference with friends or classmates to make sure you didn't miss any words in the process of note-taking

WEDNESDAY, 4/15/26

1. Complete #2 group building design. Be ready to build with your group first thing in class tomorrow!

2. #2 Lab Materials for your group are due in class TOMORROW!  NOTE: Parents are not allowed to drop off forgotten materials at the office  at any time!!!

• 1 foil pan - the sturdier, the better!!!

• 3+ jell-O boxes

• 30 toothpicks

• 20 mini marshmallows

• 10 large marshmallows

3. Part 3 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 4/24!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams  (Please see updated doc below for clarity)

• For repeating words:  Add to existing definition, drawing, & question sections. Then, mark on your golden paper what sections and page numbers you found the word from.

• Cross reference with friends or classmates to make sure you didn't miss any words in the process of note-taking

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, 3/30/26-4/1/26

Be ready to PRESENT your #12 project as if you are a tour guide for your amusement park! Gallery Walk
*Please meet with your group as needed !!!*

1. 1. 3D amusement park w/ legend

      • Legend should be firmly attached to your 3D board;  Legend should NOT be hanging off of the 3D model, or given separately

      • 3D checklist:

        • 1. Boundary lines and arrows

          2. Rides, attractions, and food [to represent the movement at every boundary + its respective geological features]

          3. Colored key or legend

          4. Labels for Park and all the Lands in it

   2. Visitor's guide (2D map w/ same legend) + attached writing for each of your main plates

      • • Everything must be permanent and polished;  No pencil marks or lined paper are allowed

        • Markers and/or felt pens are preferred over pencil

   3. Bring an extra MAP w/ LEGEND for your presenter to reference during the gallery walk presentations

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, 3/11/26-3/12/26

1. Practice explaining #11A seafloor spreading until you know it by heart.  Be ready to get called on!

2. Part 2 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 3/13!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams  (Please see updated doc below for clarity)

• For repeating words:  Add to existing definition, drawing, & question sections. Then, mark on your golden paper what sections and page numbers you found the word from.

• Cross reference with friends or classmates to make sure you didn't miss any words in the process of note-taking

3. 12:15pm on FRIDAY (3/13) - Take home living organisms from class freshwater ecosystem!

• Antonio

• Daren

• Henry C., Emma, Milos, Faiza, Madisyn, Vennela

• Bryan

• Vanessa, Gaby, Jacob, & Daniel 

THURSDAY, 2/26/26

1. Part 1 Vocabulary Notes DUE PRINTED TOMORROW!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams  (Please see updated doc below for clarity)

• For repeating words:  Add to existing definition, drawing, & question sections. Then, mark on your golden paper what sections and page numbers you found the word from.

• Cross reference with friends or classmates to make sure you didn't miss any words in the process of note-taking

2. Revise #7 summary to include ALL key words:
   inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, asthenosphere, lithosphere, oceanic crust, continental crust,
   density, heat, convection currents, magma, and tectonic plates

FRIDAY,  1/30/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers to sustain and CARE for a healthy, stable ecosystem!

• Bring 3 cardinal tetras on Monday (buy Sunday) - P.1 Aubrey E.

•  frogs & duckweed on Monday (buy on Sunday) - P.4 Emma N.

• Bring red & orange rili dwarf shrimp on Monday (buy on Sunday) - P.4 Louis Z.

• Bring Fluval water conditioner & TopFin [Readistart Nitifying] bacteria starter on Monday (buy Sunday) - P.5 Candy G.

Thank you student volunteers!!!

FRIDAY,  1/23/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

1. Bring assigned fish (secondary consumers)  as discussed in class

2. CER Pre-write due! See weekly class agenda for details.
   Rough draft due Tuesday;  Final  PRINTED draft due Wednesday. 

* Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

THURSDAY,  1/22/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

1. Continue analyzing and modifying #5 on the EVERYONE planning form & bring $1-5 bill donations if you haven't contributed yet

2.  Bring assigned fish (secondary consumers)   as discussed in class

3. Pre-write due Monday! See weekly class agenda for details to get ahead.

* Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

WEDNESDAY,  1/21/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

1. Continue analyzing and modifying #5 on the EVERYONE planning form.

2.  Bring assigned materials and/or producers and decomposers  as discussed in class

* Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

TUESDAY,  1/20/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

1. Continue analyzing and modifying #5 on the EVERYONE planning form.

2.  Bring assigned materials and/or producers as discussed in class

* Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

FRIDAY,  1/16/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

1. Finish #4-10 on the EVERYONE planning form

2. Bring abiotic materials as discussed in class or listed on the class responsibilities spreadsheet (#8 on EVERYONE form)

Science Test - Friday, 1/130

THURSDAY,  1/15/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

1. Research and update #5 on the planning doc.  (Make sure everything is compatible with each other and to the abiotic factors suited for them!)

2. Create, sketch & choose a design for your ecosystem.  Add it to #4 on the planning doc.

3. CLASS MANAGERS only - Lunch meet tomorrow, Friday, 1/16 at room 6!

WEDNESDAY,  1/14/26

Collaborate with Suzuki class managers - Plan for a successful, sustainable ecosystem!

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY,  12/17/25 - 12/18/25

Finish #10 Cornell notes on p.55-60. Please remember to HACQ and summarize by answering all your questions and including as many relevant key terms as possible.

• Level 2 Q's?

• Box key terms used in your summaries, after answering all the questions on your topic
  - Due at the end of class on Friday, 12/19/25

THURSDAY,  12/11/25

Complete #9, "Unit vocabulary: Interactions Among Living Things"

1. Label all cards 1-15 from left to right, top to bottom. Then, cut them all out.

2. Take all the definition cards (in order) and evenly space them out onto a lined sheet of paper. Then, use glue to secure the definition cards in place, onto your paper.

3. On the blank cards:

• i.  Write out the matching vocabulary word on one side, and 

• ii.  draw and color a matching visual for the word on the other side.

• iii. Tape each completed card over its matching definition card, so that it can flip open as you study to check the answer.

TUESDAY,  12/2/25

Begin Independent Review - #1

• Create at least 5 level 2Q's to answer in your Review; 1 level 2Q per section of notes. 

MONDAY,  12/1/25

#2 Abiotic Factors poster (See weekly agenda for details) - DUE TOMORROW

• No pencil! Minimize any white space; Everything  must be in color!!! Make it beautiful!

• Name and period should be on the front of the poster where the title section is

• 6 boxes can go in any order, but each variable must be themed around the example you use and the specific organism adapted to the variable

THURSDAY - FRIDAY,  11/20/25 - 11/21/25

#2 Abiotic Factors poster - DUE Tues., 12/2/25

Have a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!  Give thanks for all you have and go through each day with a grateful, full and joyful heart!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY,  11/17/25 - 11/19/25

1. Clear out old #1-10 handouts from your Study Daily tab

2. Complete #1 Cornell notes on LS 3.1: Variables in Habitats (p.48-53) -  Due tomorrow:  Thursday, 11/20

• Include more level 2 test Q's (See #F)

• 5 total summaries, one per topic (See EQ's below)

EQ: *List and describe the abiotic factors that impact organisms in different habitats*
p.48 EQ: What are ecosystems and habitats?
p.49-50 EQ: Describe land habitats.
p.51 EQ: Describe freshwater habitats.
p.52 EQ: Describe ocean habitats.
p.53 EQ: Describe pollutants and their effect on life. 

MONDAY, 10/6/25

Study! Make sure your Chemistry Independent Review is ready to be collected.

**Chemistry Test on 10/7-10/8! **
- Please continue your daily INDEPENDENT REVIEW using handouts from your "Study Daily" tab;  Recommendation:  3 handouts per day
- Create Q's that match the concepts you are studying from each handout:

• modified T/F

• fill-in

• short answer

• open ended

FRIDAY, 10/3/25

1. Print and label #3, Unit Vocabulary on Chemistry.  Use this to study and create Q's!
   See RED below for different styles of Q's that mimic the test.

2. Optional EXTRA CREDIT due in class on Monday: 
   Create your own Kahoot quiz, using ALL the varied style of Q's listed below in red.  Gather concepts using assignments #1-15 to base your Q's from. You may reuse Cornell Notes test Q's, as long as you vary the style of question. See the list of requirements below.

• Each quiz question must have 4 answer options, including modified T/F Q's

Example:  Mrs. Suzuki's birthday is/was THIS week. 
A. False, next  B. True  C. False, last  D. False, next next

• There must be between 25-30 Q's.

• Copying is NOT allowed.  You must create your own Q's and answer options.

**Chemistry Test on 10/7-10/8! **
- Please continue your daily INDEPENDENT REVIEW using handouts from your "Study Daily" tab;  Recommendation:  3 handouts per day
- Create Q's that match the concepts you are studying from each handout:

• modified T/F

• fill-in

• short answer

• open ended

THURSDAY, 10/2/25

Print #3, Unit Vocabulary on Chemistry.  Use this to study and create Q's onto your Independent Review! See below for different styles of Q's that mimic the test.

**Chemistry Test on 10/7-10/8! **
- Please continue your daily INDEPENDENT REVIEW using handouts from your "Study Daily" tab;  Recommendation:  3 handouts per day
- Create Q's that match the concepts you are studying from each handout:

• modified T/F

• fill-in

• short answer

• open ended

TUESDAY, 9/23/25

1. Finish #12, including  NOTES for incorrect answers

2. Complete #11 notes up to p.205 by Thursday, 9/26

**Chemistry Test coming up in 2 weeks, on 10/7-10/8! **
- Please begin a daily INDEPENDENT REVIEW using handouts from your "Study Daily" tab; Recommendation:  3 handouts per day

FRIDAY, 9/12/25

Video Editing (as needed), including group observations of experiment:

• text boxes

• captions/subtitles

• sound/ voice overs/music, etc.

• link to video must be viewable for anyone with the link
  - Will submit:  at the end of class today  -or-  start of class on Monday

WEDNESDAY, 9/3/25

Complete #5, including remaining TEST Q's and summary, using slides 17-19 on my weekly agenda. 

• Please identify the test concepts by underlining and/or starring them in red. Each test concept should have a matching test Q!

• Summaries must answer ALL test Q's and EQ.  Please use an attached lined paper to write your summary.

WEDNESDAY, 8/20/25

1. Give "Wishlist" letter to your parents.  Please bring a box of tissues or a pack/canister of disinfectant wipes for our classroom this year, if you have one at home!

2. If you still have any daily Science Supplies you need to get and start bringing, please do this ASAP and show for credit.  Monday is the last day I will be taking supplies for credit.

TUESDAY, 8/19/25

1. Complete #D. Explore the entirety of my website to learn more about expectations and about the resources you can use at your own disposal.

2. If you still have any daily Science Supplies you need to get and start bringing, please do this ASAP and show for credit.

MONDAY, 8/18/25

1. Print completed #C.  Then, keep your paper copy organized in your science binder.

2. If you still have any daily Science Supplies you need to get and start bringing, please do this ASAP and show for credit.

FRIDAY, 8/15/25

1. Daily Science Supplies due everyday, starting Monday!

2. Print completed #C.  Then, keep your paper copy organized in your science binder.
   DUE: Tues., 8/19

THURSDAY, 8/14/25

1. NAME TENT:

• Fold into 3 parts, like a letter from an envelope

• Please use marker and with your biggest, boldest print.

• Front:  First and Last Name;  If you have a nickname you go by, please write this in a different color at the top right corner

• Back:  If you could choose just ONE thing you would want me or others to know, what would it be?  Use words and a colored visual.

2. Daily Science Supplies - Due:  starting Mon., 8/18

WEDNESDAY, 8/13/25

1. Review and sign our class science syllabus ( #A) together with your parents.

2. Daily Science Supplies - Due:  starting Mon., 8/18