THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 4/2/26-4/3/26

Part 3 Earth Science vocabulary notes - Due Friday, 4/24!

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

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 3/26/26-3/27/26

#12 project - due  Monday, 3/30
*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

WEDNESDAY, 3/25/26

1. #12 project- 3D Amusement park BUILDING due TOMORROW

• Continue updating your group blueprint with added details (See Rubric and list below)

• Continue updating your group PLANNING SHEET

  • • Boundary lines and arrows

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

    • Colored key or legend

    • Labels for Park and all the Lands in it

2. #12 project - Visitor's guide with writing due Monday, 3/30

MONDAY-TUESDAY, 3/23/26-3/24/26

Finish #12 project BUILDING by Thursday, 3/26

1. Continue updating your group blueprint with added details (See Rubric and list below)

2. Continue updating your group PLANNING SHEET

   • Boundary lines and arrows

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

   • Colored key or legend

   • Labels for Park and all the Lands in it

FRIDAY, 3/20/26

#12 project...

• Finish finalizing group blueprint and begin planning schedules and tasks on your group PLANNING SHEET

• Start bringing materials to class every day!

THURSDAY, 3/19/26

1. #12 project...

• Finish blueprint skeleton

• Start bringing materials to class every day!

2. Be ready to explain the seafloor spreading process using #11A. Keep practicing until you know it by heart!

WEDNESDAY, 3/18/26

1. Start gathering #12 project materials...

2. Be ready to explain the seafloor spreading process using #11A. Keep practicing until you know it by heart!

TUESDAY, 3/17/26

1. Use slides 31-37 to finish #11B mapping of the Pacific ring of fire.

2. Be ready to explain the seafloor spreading process using #11A. Keep practicing until you know it by heart!

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 

TUESDAY, 3/10/26

1. Finish #11A worksheet Q's.

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!

MONDAY, 3/9/26

1. Finish #11A cutting, taping, and coloring duplicate patterns onto long strips.

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!

THURSDAY, 3/5/26

1. Finish #10 classwork

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

WEDNESDAY, 3/4/26

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

TUESDAY, 3/3/26

1. Finish #9 Lab - Both sides of pg. 1.

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

MONDAY, 3/2/26

1. Finish #8 diagrams, labeled and colored.

2. Preview #9 lab instructions, using part 2 of slide deck  (see weekly agenda).

3. 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

FRIDAY, 2/27/26

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

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

WEDNESDAY, 2/25/26

1. Finish -  #7 Part 1 classwork slides 12-15.  See weekly agenda for details.

2. Part 1 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 2/27!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams

• 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

TUESDAY, 2/24/26

1. Finish -  #7 Part 1 classwork slides 9-11.  See weekly agenda for details. Share ideas with group mates via email or Google doc, as needed.

2. Part 1 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 2/27!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams

• 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, 2/23/26

1. Finish -  #7 Part 1 classwork up to slide 8.  See weekly agenda for details. Share ideas with group mates via email or Google doc, as needed.

2. Part 1 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 2/27!

• Drawings must be done by hand;  Inserting Google images is only for pictures of words that are NOT labeled diagrams

• 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

FRIDAY, 2/20/26

Part 1 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 2/27!

FRIDAY - THURSDAY,  2/13/26-2/19/26

1. Rock Out - Live Song Performance (with matching moves) - on Friday, 2/20!

• Meet with your group as need until each group member is feeling 100% comfortable with the performance! 

• I need to SEE and HEAR every group member...

2. Part 1 Vocabulary Notes - Due Fri., 2/27!

THURSDAY,  2/12/26

Finish #5 color. Review as you color.

WEDNESDAY,  2/11/26

Finish #4 classwork, including color and characteristics labeled.

TUESDAY,  2/10/26

Finish #3 test until you've earned 100%,  using slide 16, then PRINT the Q&A's.

MONDAY,  2/9/26

Finish #2 Weather & Erosion notes,  using slide 14.

FRIDAY,  2/6/26

Finish #1, including notes, colored illustrations, labels, examples, and characteristics.

TUESDAY,  2/3/26

Finish Earth science brainstorm, if needed.  See weekly agenda for details.

MONDAY,  2/2/26

Reflect - How does procrastination VS. forming a daily habit... serve you?

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!!!

THURSDAY,  1/29/26

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

1. Bring frogs & duckweed on Monday (buy on Sunday) if assigned - P.4 EN

2. * Science Test TOMORROW! *  STUDY!  

WEDNESDAY,  1/28/26

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

1. Bring frogs & duckweed on Monday (buy on Sunday) if assigned - P.4 EN

2. STUDY!  * Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

TUESDAY,  1/27/26

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

1. Bring frogs & duckweed if assigned - P.4

2. PRINTED final draft of CER is due!  The DA library is closed Wednesday.  It is open today between 10:30 and 1 pm.  See weekly class agenda for details.

* Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

MONDAY,  1/26/26

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

1. Bring frogs & duckweed if assigned...

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

* Science Test - Friday, 1/130 *

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!

TUESDAY,  1/13/26

1. Finish your independent review of #1-14 by tomorrow, 1/14

2. Research ideas for building an easy, healthy, and sustainable ecosystem that will be most successful for a classroom. 

• Gather and organize ideas on a Google doc or sheet of paper

• Rank your ideas from worse to best

MONDAY,  1/12/26

Finish your independent review of #1-14 by Wednesday, 1/14

FRIDAY,  1/9/26

• PLEASE get your binder and materials organized as needed as we start off this new semester

• Continue your independent review

THURSDAY,  1/8/26

• Get your binder organized as needed as we start off this new semester

• Continue your independent review

WEDNESDAY,  1/7/26

Decide what you will contribute to your group's poster to make your kelp forest ecosystem the most stable out of the class.

• Use #14 to help you decide what to add.

• You may also need to do additional research.

TUESDAY,  1/6/26

Finish #13 worksheet, using the 2 YouTube video links on the weekly class agenda:

• Use the 1st video link to fill out the worksheet and ponder why certain organisms didn't make it on certain days.

• Use the 2nd video link to think about different strategies on how to optimize the health and biodiversity of an ecosystem.

FRIDAY,  12/19/25

If you finished #10 Cornell notes on p.55-60...
Enjoy your winter break!!!!! No homework!

• Please finish if you did not submit it today.

Merry Christmas and Happy 2026, everyone :)

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

TUESDAY,  12/16/25

Finish #12 classwork on Symbiosis.

MONDAY,  12/15/25

1. Finish #10 notes, p.57 only.  Remember to HACQ and summarize by answering all your questions and including as many relevant key terms as possible.

2. Finish #11, columns 1-3 only.

FRIDAY,  12/12/25

Finish #10 notes, pgs.55-56 only.  Remember to HACQ and summarize by answering all your questions and including as many relevant key terms as possible.
To be continued next week...

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.

WEDNESDAY,  12/10/25

1.  Finish #8 CER classwork

2. Add to independent review (up to #7)

TUESDAY,  12/9/25

1.  Finish and review  #7 classwork

2. Add to independent review

MONDAY,  12/8/25

Finish coloring #6 classwork as you practice explaining it over a review.

FRIDAY,  12/5/25

Finish #4 classwork

THURSDAY,  12/4/25

#5 Cornell notes (HACQ'd), "LS 6.1 Notes: Cell Membrane - Cell & Environment Interactions" p.112-115 - Due tomorrow

WEDNESDAY,  12/3/25

Complete #5 notes p.112-114 (Due tomorrow).

• p.112-115 - Due Friday!

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. 

FRIDAY, 11/14/25

Finish brainstorm on the topic: "Interactions in Ecosystems". Please see the weekly agenda for details.

WEDNESDAY, 11/12/25

LS 6.2 Test  TOMORROW  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

• P.2 and P.4 only - Independent Review  DUE at the start of class tomorrow

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  07369276 - OR - 02990287 - OR - 04195348)- Available until 9pm TONIGHT

FRIDAY, 11/7/25

LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  07369276 - OR - 02990287 - OR - 04195348)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wed., 11/12  [OR before the test on Thurs., 11/13 - P.2 and P.4 only]

THURSDAY, 11/6/25

LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  07369276)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wed., 11/12  [OR before the test on Thurs., 11/13 - P.2 and P.4 only]

SCIENCE CLASS TOMORROW (Fri., 11/7/25):

• P.4 - Independent Review with Mrs. O'Brien in Room 24

• P.5 - Independent Review with Mrs. Elefson in Room 14

• P.6 - Independent Review with Mrs. Spahr in Room 29

TUESDAY, 11/4/25

1. Be ready to present your group's diorama tomorrow!  Everyone in your group needs a significant speaking part;  The presentation should not go for longer than 5 min.
   The write-up explaining each chemical reaction and how the processes rely on each other must be attached nicely to the diorama without blocking the diorama parts.

2. LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  09059981)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wednesday, 11/12

MONDAY, 11/3/25

1. Bring materials for finishing touch-ups tomorrow!!! Build at home and meet up as needed!  (Diorama - see weekly agenda for details)

• All materials must be brought by the group members; Mrs. Suzuki will only provide emergency materials.  Do NOT ask other teachers for supplies.

• Be ready to present by Wednesday, 11/5:
  Each group member must present a part of the diorama to explain the interdependence demonstrated in your group diorama.

2. LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  09059981)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wednesday, 11/12

FRIDAY, 10/31/25

1. Bring materials for the last building day on Monday! (Diorama - see weekly agenda for details)

• All materials must be brought by the group members; Mrs. Suzuki will only provide emergency materials.  Do NOT ask other teachers for supplies.

• Be ready to present by Wednesday, 11/5:
  Each group member must present a part of the diorama to explain the interdependence demonstrated in your group diorama.

2. LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  09059981)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wednesday, 11/12

THURSDAY, 10/30/25

1. Finish GROUP project brainstorm and  bring materials for building day tomorrow! (Diorama - see weekly agenda for details)

• All materials must be brought by the group members; Mrs. Suzuki will only provide emergency materials.  Do NOT ask other teachers for supplies.

• Be ready to present by Wednesday, 11/5:
  Each group member must present a part of the diorama to explain the interdependence demonstrated in your group diorama.

2. LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  09059981)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wednesday, 11/12

WEDNESDAY, 10/29/25

1. Begin project brainstorm! (Diorama - see weekly agenda for details)

2. LS 6.2 Test  on Cells & Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration - Thursday, 11/13

• Practice using  my  KAHOOT assignment (Game pin:  09059981)- Available until 9pm on Wednesday, 11/12

• Independent Review - DUE at the end of class on Wednesday, 11/12

TUESDAY, 10/28/25

1. Print completed #9 unit vocabulary.

2. Finish #10.

MONDAY, 10/27/25

Finish coloring #5 and #6 as you practice describing the chemical reaction of cellular respiration, how the process happens, and where it occurs.

THURSDAY, 10/23/25

1. Finish #9 vocabulary (ALL).

2. Catalina? - See you at 6:30 AM!!! Bus leaves at 7 AM. 
   Please see the "Announcements" page on my website for the following:

• My personal packing tips

• Bus, Cabin, & Research Groups

WEDNESDAY, 10/22/25

1. Continue your Independent Review

2. Catalina? - Pack layers!!! Please see the "Announcements" page on my website for my personal packing tips.

TUESDAY, 10/21/25

Complete #7 Cornell Notes, "LS 6.2 Notes: Cellular Respiration" on p.121-122) - Due: at the end of class tomorrow, on Wednesday 10/22.

MONDAY, 10/20/25

1. Color and practice #5-6

2. Clear out your old Chemistry "Study Daily" worksheets #1-15 to make space for your current unit's assignments on Cells & Energy.

FRIDAY, 10/17/25

1. Finish #4 classwork.

2. Begin your Independent Review for this current unit on "Cells & Energy".

THURSDAY, 10/16/25

Finish #3 Cornell Notes, "LS 6.2 Notes: Photosynthesis"  on p.118-120 (PDF p.130-132) - Due: tomorrow!

WEDNESDAY, 10/15/25

1. Finish classwork, #2.

2. #3 Cornell Notes, "LS 6.2 Notes: Photosynthesis"  on p.118-120 (PDF p.130-132) - Due: Friday, 10/17
   
   NOTE: 
   During P.4, at 10:16 am tomorrow, "The Great Shakeout" disaster drill will be taking place on the field. Bring something to work on, and maybe also a hat and sunglasses!

TUESDAY, 10/14/25

1. Do you have a battery-operated toy that moves (and preferably has sound)?  If so, please bring it tomorrow!

2. Finish classwork, #1, except for Station 5, and double check your answers as you see fit.

MONDAY, 10/13/25

Complete: Brainstorm on "Cells & Energy".  Please see the weekly agenda for details.

• Back:  Notes on each of the 5 locations (slides 1-8)

• Front:  Circle Map (slide 9-10)

FRIDAY, 10/10/25

Enjoy your minimum day!!!  :)
Reflection Question:  How can you do better in Quarter 2? What skills have you learned to help you be better prepared?

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY, 10/8/25-10/9/25

How is your binder looking? Please take a moment to organize if things have shifted during your recent studying.

TUESDAY, 10/7/25

Last chance to study!  Focus your studies on the big concepts from Cornell notes.
If you have not yet submitted  your Chemistry Independent Review, please do so tomorrow, Wed., 10/8.

**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:

• short answer

• open ended

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

WEDNESDAY, 10/1/25

Finish #15 Cornell notes on p.208-209

**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

TUESDAY, 9/30/25

Optional:  Practice worksheets for "Independent Review"

• Counting Atoms

• Listing Reactants & Products

**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

MONDAY, 9/29/25

Finish #14 lab, including the conclusion
      - Due at the end of class on Tuesday, 9/30

**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

FRIDAY, 9/26/25

Bring #14 lab candies for Monday!!

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

THURSDAY, 9/25/25

1. #12 Lab - Make a copy of your group's lab (shared Google doc), then - edit, finish, and print. 

2.  #14 lab candies due Monday, 9/29

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

WEDNESDAY, 9/24/25

1. Complete #11 notes up to p.205.  Please staple together in order, with pages labeled.

2.  #14 lab candies due Monday, 9/29

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

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

MONDAY, 9/22/25

1. Finish #11 Cornell notes on p.202-203.
   - Complete #11 notes up to p.205 by Thursday, 9/26

2. Materials for upcoming lab (#14) - Due Monday, 9/29

THURSDAY, 9/18/25

1. Complete #10 (all).

2. Materials for upcoming lab (#14) - Due next Monday, 9/29

Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

WEDNESDAY, 9/17/25

Complete #10 pg. 1, front and back.

TUESDAY, 9/16/25

Print #9 evidence & claim (Delete:  materials and procedures).
In  your claim, please include a short reasoning explaining why you believe  all the stations you chose showed a chemical change.

MONDAY, 9/15/25

Late video links to edited videos (See below for details, Fri., 9/12) - Submit at the start of class tomorrow

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

THURSDAY, 9/11/25

1. Complete #8 Notes on p.129-130.
   #8 Notes on p.127-130 (ALL) - due TOMORROW, 9/12

2. LAB videographers or video editors - Please install the "Drive" App on your mobile devices, so you can add your video to the Science 7 folder in your Drive.

WEDNESDAY, 9/10/25

1. Complete #8 Notes on p.128 - due tomorrow!
   #8 Notes on p.127-130 (ALL) - due FRIDAY, 9/12

2. Pre-LAB -  Materials due TOMORROW (Maybe  also Friday, depending on  how your experiment goes with the group on Thursday)
   **See weekly agenda for details **

TUESDAY, 9/9/25

1. Complete #8 Notes on p.127 - due tomorrow!
   #8 Notes on p.127-130 (ALL) - due FRIDAY, 9/12

2. Pre-LAB -  Materials due Thursday , 9/11  (Maybe  also Friday, depending on  how your experiment goes with the group on Thursday)
   **See weekly agenda for details **

MONDAY, 9/8/25

1. Finish #1 (ALL).

2. Pre-LAB materials - Check what you have at home for the experiment your group signed up for.   Materials - Due Thursday , 9/11
   **See weekly agenda for details **

FRIDAY, 9/5/25

Finish #7,  part 1

THURSDAY, 9/4/25

Finish #6

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.

TUESDAY, 9/2/25

Finish #5 fill-in notes and TEST Q's, using slides 1-16 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!

FRIDAY, 8/29/25

Finish classwork if needed. This includes completing the online simulation from #4. Please record in drawings what you notice at minimum.
See weekly agenda for specific details. 

HAPPY 3-DAY WEEKEND :) !!!

THURSDAY, 8/28/25

1. Complete #2 notes (ALL - pg. 70-73).  See slides 4-6 on my weekly agenda for Cornell Notes tips.  
   See the "Goal" for p.72's EQ.   The EQ for p.73 is found at the top of the page when reading.

2. CATALINA PAYMENT ($435) - Due tomorrow!  Please make checks payable to "Dana Middle School"

WEDNESDAY, 8/27/25

1. Complete Cornell notes on pg. 71 only.  See slides 4-6 on my weekly agenda for Cornell Notes tips.
   #2 notes (ALL - pg. 70-73) - Due Friday, 8/29

2. CATALINA PAYMENT ($435) - Due Friday!  Please make checks payable to "Dana Middle School"

TUESDAY, 8/26/25

1. Complete Cornell notes on pg. 70 only.  See slides 4-6 on my weekly agenda for Cornell Notes tips.
   #2 (pg. 70-73) notes - Due Friday, 8/29

2. CATALINA PAYMENT ($435) - Due Friday!  Please make checks payable to "Dana Middle School"

MONDAY, 8/25/25

Finish #1 CER classwork after HACQ annotating the "Bioluminescence" article.

FRIDAY, 8/22/25

1. Finish Chemistry brainstorm from classwork, as needed

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

THURSDAY, 8/21/25

1. ... :) Remember to review what we do in class-DAILY!

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.

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

FRIDAY - MONDAY, 10/11/24-10/14/24

Parent signature on test scores below 26 points AND your improvement plan. - Due Tues., 10/14

In your improvement plan, please list out the DETAILS of HOW you will better prepare for a future test, both in class and at home.
Here is a list of some questions you should be thinking about:

1. How frequently should I study?

2. How long should I study each time?

3. What  should I use to study?

4. What does effective studying look like? What will I do to show I understand the content?

5. What do I do at the start of class to switch gears to Science?

6. Why does the class goal that's written on the board/agenda matter?
   How does my classwork and homework help me accomplish this by the end of the whole day?

7. What do I do in class to show I am focused and listening?

8. What do I do in class if I'm unsure about my understanding of something?

9.  How should I show what I know during class? Why is this important?

10. What do I do if I was absent?

FRIDAY,  12/13/24

Finish classwork, #10 Cornell notes on pgs. 55-56 only:  LS 3.2 Notes - "Interactions of Living Things"
After note-taking, please remember to HACQ and summarize the topic. 

See HACQ reminders below.  Summaries should aim to use all relevant key terms (Please underline) and answer the EQ. 

HACQ reminders:

• Make HACQ annotations  (i.e., paraphrase & HACQ) as you read the text.  Don't forget important diagrams/illustrations! See the HACQ strategy listed below for details.

• Summarize each page.

Highlight  key terms (vocabulary) and paraphrase the definition if you have trouble understanding it
Asterisk*  main ideas after you've identified  them by underlining, then paraphrase it!
Circle  words you come across that you don't know the meaning of, then define it in a  way you understand!
Question mark confusing ideas and predict/create test questions for the *main ideas you identified.

THURSDAY,  12/19/24

Complete #10 (ALL) - LS 3.2 Cornell notes on pgs. 58-60,  "Interactions of Living Things". - Due by the end of class tomorrow, 12/20.
After note-taking, please remember to HACQ and summarize each topic. 

See HACQ reminders below.  Summaries should aim to use all relevant key terms (Please underline) and answer the EQ. 

HACQ reminders:

• Make HACQ annotations  (i.e., paraphrase & HACQ) as you read the text.  Don't forget important diagrams/illustrations! See the HACQ strategy listed below for details.

• Summarize each page.

Highlight  key terms (vocabulary) and paraphrase the definition if you have trouble understanding it
Asterisk*  main ideas after you've identified  them by underlining, then paraphrase it!
Circle  words you come across that you don't know the meaning of, then define it in a  way you understand!
Question mark confusing ideas and predict/create test questions for the *main ideas you identified.