Daily Slide will be posted here. If text is a different color and underlined, it could be a link to further directions, working notebook pages, answer keys, and other gems.
Scroll down to see previous dates. This is very helpful to access if you are absent and want to make up assignments, or need a refresher about what we did in class any day!!
The Working Notebook PDF is linked below in case a WNB is forgotten on a night when HW is assigned. Please complete on a printed copy of the page, or looseleaf, by the due date. Please note: HOMEWORK must be copied into the actual WNB by the next day.
Today is Friday, December 5, 2025
Goal: Wrap up Density
DO NOW: Take OUT Determining the Density of Unknown Metals - WORKSHEET
Classwork: 1. Explain corrections Per. 1, 7 & 9
2. Go over our findings on Unknown Metals worksheet (show math of volume of cylinder to get a more exact density- slide 4) and the 4 follow up questions - Please Make Notes on your sheet !
3. Questions from Density Labs-Show The Wrap up Sheet!! (linked below)
Mystery Metals, Ice in Alcohol & Water, Popcorn Density & Floating Golf Balls
HW -1. Complete the 2 Formatives today and submit (I’m going to unsubmit all so students can update)
2. Density Labs Assessment Next Wed.(12/10)**Be Sure You Understand Labs: Reread conclusions linked HERE - You may take notes in your WNB - inside back cover is fine - You may use your Green WNB for help on Assessment.
3. STUDY THIS!!! Density Concepts Review -Study Sheet Here!
Extra Help Today at Lunch/Recess!!
Today is Thursday, December 4, 2025
Goal: Identify Metals based on Density & Understand Corrections
Do Now: Does anyone have a signed quiz or corrections for me???
Classwork: 1. Return 2nd chance quiz to explain corrections - students may make notes - recollect!
2. Complete Measurements and record data on Worksheet **Work through any scrap calculations (5 steps) neatly on the back of worksheet page for at least 2 metals. Use of a calculator IS allowed
3 Type measurements on “Data” formative With NAMES of METALS BE SURE YOU ARE IN THE CORRECT ROW
4. Answer the 3 conclusion questions on “Conclusion Questions” formative
Homework: Two Formatives are due on FRIDAY, Dec. 5 at Midnight *** Finish the three conclusion questions on “Conclusion Questions” formative and enter DATA and NAME OF METAL on “DATA” Formative
** STUDENTS THAT WERE NOT IN CLASS TODAY MAY WANT TO COME TO EX HELP TOMORROW BEFORE COMPLETING FORMATIVES & May want to check in on their 2nd chance quiz
Mrs. Bennett had to leave for Per. 7 & 9. Only period 3 went over corrections. All other classes worked to complete two lines of data (or more) on the mystery metals lab. I will have extra help at lunch tomorrow and try to get Per. 7 & 9 to a point where I am comfortable with them completing the two formatives tomorrow. Please do what you can. I want you to have two lines of data before completing the conclusion questions. Data should be numbers and units. Conclusion Questions should be complete sentences!
Today is Monday, December 1, 2025 & Continue on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Goal: Identify Mystery Materials based on their DENSITY
Do Now: Does anyone have a signed quiz or corrections for me???
Classwork:1. Go over Mystery Liquids - Final Mystery!! See slide 2
2. Go Over the Conclusion Questions for Popcorn - Kernels vs. Popped Corn See slide 3
3. Density of Unknown Metals: Read introduction slide 4 and listen to explanation
4. Measure and record data on Worksheet **Work through any scrap calculations (5 steps) neatly on the back of worksheet page for at least 2 metals. Use of a calculator IS allowed
5. Type measurements on “Data” formative
6. Answer the 3 conclusion questions on formative 7. IF TIME ALLOWS - you may measure other cylinders.
Homework: Conclusion Questions are due on Friday, Dec. 5*** Finish the three conclusion questions on “Conclusion Questions” formative
Today is Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Goal: Show what you NOW know!
Do Now: Take out signed quiz and corrections - write question numbers to correct on a post it- needed for today’s activity! (Mrs. Bennett will collect signed quizzes)
Classwork: 1. Questions - anything from quiz before we begin????
2. Show what you know - clear desk - only pencil and calculator (if needed)
Homework - Enjoy family and friends! Express your Gratitude!!! (**A few students need to complete sign/correct from last night to qualify for extra credits points on quiz.)
Today is Tuesday November 25, 2025
Goal: Make meaningful corrections
Do Now: pg. 26 number 1 & 2 at bottom - complete sentences Per 1; Per 3; Per 7; Per 9
Classwork: 1. Watch & explain Why ice floats? See Slide 2 & yesterday’s conclusions
2. Return and go over quiz (numbers may be one off #1 on quiz- found at number 3; #2 is #2; #3 on quiz is found at #4 on video, and that pattern continues - one off ) Start corrections - ASK!!
Meet me for hands-on corrections (Full Sentence - What you Now know!)
HW - MUST!!! Parent sign & study corrections - pg. 32 (Opportunity to earn points tomorrow- Explain what you NOW know, IF quiz signed and quiz corrected )
Today is Monday, November 24, 2025
Goal: Make observations of Mystery Liquids
Do Now: Preview procedures and questions for mystery liquids pgs. 27 & 28
Classwork:
First Quarter Reflection
Make observations and calculations during mystery liquid demo
Homework:1. Complete Mystery Liquids - page 28 at bottom
Today is Friday, November 21, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate your understanding of measuring matter
Do Now: Clear desk of something to write with
Classwork: . Measuring Matter Quiz (including measuring stations)
( You may read work on your reflection if waiting for a station. )
HW: NONE!!
Today is Thursday, November 20, 2025
Goal: Analyze popcorn densities
Do Now: Type data into data tables for your class Per 1; Per 3; Per 7; Per 9
Classwork:
1. Compare Data - does it make sense?
2. Answer conclusion questions pg. 26
3. Discuss Findings and relationships
4. Pg. 31 WNB #1-5 (#1&2- show work; 3-5 complete sentences)
5. Density reference sheet - pg. 34
Homework: Quiz Measuring Matter Tomorrow, 11/21 - Go back and review that formative (11/6) Understanding Check - Measuring Matter 2. Review Notes on pgs 5 & 6 3. Review Document - 4. Revisit the quizizz or quizizz unlimited
Today is Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Goal: Compare the density of popcorn - before and after popping
Do Now: Be sure data from yesterday is recorded on class record sheet Per 1; Per 3; Per 7; Per 9 ***FINISH measuring or calculating if necessary
Classwork -
1. Complete measuring mass and volume, and calculating densities for both popcorns
2. Looking at the data we were stopped because student groups were using incorrect units
3. Review of units and revisiting the MEANING of Density - thinking about the rock and styrofoam
***Some students started this review work : Pg. 31 WNB #1-5 (#1&2- show work; 3-5 complete sentences)
Homework: Quiz Measuring Matter Tomorrow (with hands on section for mass & volume) - NOTES pg. 5 & 6 WNB - Review SHeet for editing posted - Quizizz Quiz Practice posted yesterday (unlimited tries)
EXTRA HELP TODAY AT LUNCH ATTENTION: QUIZ MOVED TO FRIDAY!
Today is Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Goal: Measure the density of popcorn before and after popping
DO NOW: Check answers on pages 30 & 22 - Slide 3
Classwork:
1. Next Slide directions **Note UPDATE - 10 ml graduated cylinder - no cup**Start at exactly 5ml
2. Follow updated directions for unpopped kernels
3. Record data in google classroom on class data sheet Per 1; Period 3; Per 7; Per 9
4. Follow directions for popped popcorn
5. Record data on class data sheet
Homework: 1. Quizizz - Quiz Practice due tomorrow 2. Quiz Thursday on Measuring Matter (including density) **Hands-on measurement for mass and volume - triple beam balance, graduated cylinder and ruler Review Sheet Here - Posted to edit on Google Classroom separately
Extra Help Wednesday at Lunch!! - Measurement using tools or Any Formative Questions
Today is Monday, November 17, 2025
Goal: Comparing Densities
Do Now:Open Chromebook to formative - Measuring Matter
Classwork: 1. Go Over Formative that was due Last Thursday 11/13
2.Inspect objects with equal masses, but unequal volumes - discuss densities
3. Continue to Predict sinking & floating for cylinders with variety of materials - calculate densities if time allows (or judge proper or improper fraction) ** Use the formative to make predictions and conclusions
4. Check out the density of M & Ms
HW - 1. Pg. 30 WNB #10-16 and Pg. 22 #14
2. . Review Sheet Click Here -Review THIS Document!!Quiz Thursday - with hands-on measuring!
Today is Thursday, November 13, 2025
Goal: Compare densities using balance and sink or float
Do Now: Write down HW and open Formative “Compare Densities” (Any questions about yesterday’s formative?)
Classwork:
Open “Compare Densities”Formative to record your answers during class today Compare densities of blocks with equal volume
Inspect objects with equal masses, but unequal volumes - discuss densities
Predict sinking & floating for cylinders with variety of materials - calculate densities if time allows (or judge proper or improper fraction)
HW - 1. Last Night’s FORMATIVE - Measuring Matter Practice Follow -up - COMPLETE TONIGHT (If needed!)
2. . Review Sheet Click Here -Review THIS Document!!Quiz Next Thursday - with hands-on measuring!
Today is Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Goal: Finalize Measuring Matter Activity
Do Now: Open to Pg. 29 Monday night’s HW
Classwork:
1. Go over data in HW and meaning - relate to density of water!! Proper and Improper Fractions
2. Formative: Measuring Matter Practice Follow up (graded) Look at the green and red circles as you complete. Ask for help if needed. Submit when complete.
Homework: None - As long as you finished Formative
Extra Help at Recess - last week’s Understanding Check or Density
Today is Monday, November 10, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate what you know about Density
Do Now: Open to page 13- Try to fill-in for Density
Classwork: 1. Go over the correct answers to page 13
2. Students complete pg. 14 - Go Over
3. Review - What we already know about Density
4.Start pg. 29 WNB BE SURE TO SHOW THE 5 STEPS for Calculating Density
Homework: 1. Complete Calculations on page 29 - DUE ON WEDNESDAY
Extra Help on Wednesday at Recess!!! If you didn’t do well on the formative - COME!! If you need help with calculating density - COME!!
Friday, November 7, 2025
Goal: Calculate Density with understanding
Do Now Question: I bought 3lbs of licorice for $6; 2lbs of gummy bears for $5; and 1 ½ lbs of Chocolate for $6. Which was the most expensive candy per lb.? Calculate, then check answer In Working Notebook - pg. 33 **YOU MAY use a calculator!
Classwork:
1. Go Over Do Now 2. Relate /Demonstrate the Math to calculating density
3.Do examples 1 & 2 on pg 19 text (3 key) 4. Density bubble pg. 12a.
5. Review what we know about density
HW: Check answers for classwork and correct work. Complete Density bubble (if not finished in class) ** listen to density song - Google Classroom
Today is Thursday, November 6, 2025
Goal: Calculate Density in 5 steps
Do Now:Clear tabs on Chromebook - open to formative on Google Classroom when instructed
Classwork:1. Formative - Understanding Check
2. Read in textbook pg. 19 - Density & How to Calculate Density - 5 steps
3. Calculate density for the items we measured - work with your partner & calculator
Homework:1. Review the 5 steps to calculate density
2. Edpuzzle due tomorrow
Today is Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Goal: Introduce Density
Do Now: Take out Measuring Matter Worksheet, then start WNB - pg. 13 (not density)
Classwork: 1. Finish pg. 13 & 21 in WNB answers to pg. 13 top & pg. 21
2. Try reading the masses Practice link below: Ask if you need help!! https://www.thephysicsaviary.com/Physics/Programs/Games/ReadtheTripleBeam/index.html
3. Read in textbook pg. 19 - Density
Homework:1. Review Measuring Matter Vocab & Concepts for check-in (slide 2 & extra help board - slide 4 - we made into study cards)
2. Edpuzzle - Density - Due Friday Extra Help at Recess today
Today is Monday, November 3, 2025 - A Day
Goal: To learn more about the properties of the compound WATER!!
Veolia Water to present: H2O Olympics!!
Homework: 1. Study the Notes attached here (or pg. 5 & 6 in WNB)Measuring Matter - A-C *not density!
Check-in coming on Thursday!!
2. Look on Portal - Make up any overdue HW from last week- Due by Wednesday!
Wednesday - Extra Help during recess
Today is Friday, October 31, 2025
Stem Day - Pumpkin Stem!!
HW: None (As long as all of this week’s HW was done!! See Portal)
extra help tomorrow at recess
Today is Thursday, October 30, 2025
Goal: Measure Mass with a triple beam Balance
Do Now: Take out signed test and open to corrections
Classwork: 1. Review 4 terms - Matter; Mass; Weight & Volume Use: https://youtu.be/IUlq96YUFrM - Reading the measurement
2. Explain how to use the triple beam balance to measure mass (steps - slide 2))
3. Measure mass of items on desk - write in worksheet (use same mineral please)
HW - 1. Quizizz - Measuring Matter Practice - DUE Tomorrow - Must complete all questions first try Unlimited tries
2. Review Notes on this slideshow for measuring matter
3.Parent Sign & Correct - full sentence on pg. 19/20 WNB (if not done yesterday)
extra help tomorrow at recess
Today is Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Goal: Clarify Concepts Light & Matter /Balance Intro
Do Now: 1.Watch https://youtu.be/IUlq96YUFrM - Reading the measurement
Classwork: 1. Return & Go Over Test
2.. Review 4 terms - Matter; Mass; Weight & Volume
3. Explain how to use the triple beam balance to measure mass
HW - 1. Parent Sign & Correct - full sentence on pg. 19/20 WNB 2. Review Notes on this slideshow for measuring matter
3. Study 4 vocab terms AND THESE NOTES!!! (slides 3 & 4)
4. Quizizz - Measuring Matter Practice - DUE FRIDAY - Must complete all questions first try Unlimited tries - Extra Help at lunch today
Today is Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Goal: Practice Measuring Volume
Do Now: Open to pg. 11b in Green WNB - Show HW & Take out Worksheet
Classwork: 1. Measure & record the volume of each of the 5 items - regular solids - l x w x h = volume and water displacement for the irregularly shaped solids (keep sand in tube) **Hold on to Worksheet!!
2. Be sure you have a bag of items to measure, graduated cylinder, water bottle
3. When measuring length, width and height, write those measurements in the notes section to have available for calculating. Also write starting and ending water level in notes section.
4. Be sure to start at the zero line and to measure the nearest millimeter (see slide2)
Homework:1. Watch video- triple beam balance - (5 questions) note steps for triple beam balance 2. Study the 4 vocab words on pages 11b. And 12a. (YouTube Video - on Google Classroom )
Today is Monday, October 27, 2025
Goal: Understand how to measure Volume
Do Now: Pg. 12a vocab bubble from Friday - VOLUME
Classwork: 1. Watch video on How taking a bath led to Archimedes' principle (3:00)
2. Measuring volume of irregularly shaped solids - Video 3. Slideshow - explain/discuss
4. Measure & record the volume of each of the 5 items - regular solids - l x w x h = volume and water displacement for the irregularly shaped solids (keep sand in tube) **Keep Worksheet!!
Homework: 1. Review this slideshow for measuring volume 2. Use google classroom post or this link to complete 3 vocab bubbles on pg. 11b. 3. Study 4 Vocab terms
Today is Friday, October 24, 2025
Goal: Determine what you remember about properties of matter
Do Now: Google Classroom - FORMATIVE Pre-test Properties of Matter (7 questions) Do your best!
Classwork:1. Study Jam - Watch video & Do Quiz at end (On google classroom - use earbuds)
2. Write words into vocab bubbles - Light & Matter page 59 *Upper left corner - your definition
3. Review Discussion - vocab: Matter - Mass - Weight - Volume
4. Set up Light & Matter Book for collection
Homework: Bring earbuds/headphones to class
Today is Thursday, October 23, 2025
Goal:Demonstrate understanding of Light & Matter
Do Now: Pen, Pencil & clear desk
Classwork: Show you know your stuff!!
Homework: NONE
Today is Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Goal: Actively Review and Clarify Understanding - Light and Matter Unit
Do Now: Open to Formative - Can you see which questions you got incorrect? Please read the correct responses or my comments.
Classwork: 2 Activities - “Answer This” or ClaimEvidenceReasoning Wksht
** Meet me for Formative Review Reflection
HW: 1. Study - Light & Matter Test Tomorrow!!- Review Slideshow click here - 2. Check out Quizizz and Formative Correct Answers 3. CER Answer Key 4. “Answer This” Q & A Sheets
Extra Help today at lunch - recess
Today is Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - B day
Goal: Wrap up the One Way Mirror Phenomenon
Do Now: Open to pg. 46 - Copy bulleted last statement from slide 2
Classwork:
1. Review why the student does not see the teacher (last slide)
2. Think about why the teacher can see both
3. Apply how you solve the cell phone “glare” in sun problem to direct the student to make some changes so he can see the teacher!!!
4. Review Formative NOW!! Finish for homework
Homework: 1. Finish Formative (Science 6.1//Light & Matter…) 2. Quizizz Review - at least once 3. Test THIS Thursday 10/23 -Review Slideshow - click here Extra Help Wednesday Recess
Today is Monday, October 20, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Why can’t the student see the teacher?
Do Now: Two highlighters on desk (Thick and thin - pg. 49)& Two colored pencils
Classwork:
Review answers on pg. 48 2. Finish model on pg. 49
2. Discuss how the images viewed on Friday relate to our goal question
3. Science Ideas on pg. 46
4. Attention Test - number of passes by white T-shirt students - We can zero in our visual attention!!
Homework: 1. Review TODAY’S Slideshow 2. Inner Orbit assignment 3. Test THIS Thursday 10/23 - Light and Matter **Date Change Extra Help - Wednesday
Review Slideshow for Test Here
Today is Friday, October 17, 2025 - B day
Goal: Why can’t the student see the teacher?
Do Now: Open to page 47 **We’ll review 10 Quizizz Eye Questions
Classwork: 1. Show 3 data sets - write observations and questions on pg. 47
2. Discuss similarities and how this relates to our goal question
3. Complete pg. 48 & 49 **two highlighter colors - different thickness
Homework: 1. Review TODAY’S Slideshow 2. Test Next Friday 10/24 - Light and Matter Review Slideshow for Test Here
***TEST CHANGED TO THURSDAY 10 /23 - FRIDAY IS PICTURE RETAKE DAY AND CLUBS!!
Extra Help today at recess
Today is Thursday, October 16, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate light interacting with a lens
Do Now: Show me pg. 50/51 (close read) then read slide 2
Classwork: 1. Quizizz - Path of Light in eye - Check-in - Active Engagement (1x- careful clicking!)
2. Turnaround groups gather flashlight and hand lens - follow directions on slide 2 to explore interaction of light with lens
3. Record your observations and findings on pg. 44
4. Discuss Refraction!!
Homework: 1. Quizizz - Path of Light in eye - Try it again, if you didn’t get a 100% (you can earn back partial credit for those you got incorrect)
2. If you didn’t do a close read (read, highlight, summarize, question **on pages 50/51) COMPLETE TONIGHT!
Extra Help Friday at Lunch! Absentees or any questions!!
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 - B day
Goal: Explain parts of the eye and path of light in eye
Do Now: Open to page 42 (per.1-4:41; per 3-3:35; per. 7 - 3:35 ; per. 9 -3:03
Classwork:
1. Finish Notes form Video- The Human Eye - Finish taking notes pg. 42 (continue 44 if needed) - trace the path of light within the eye
3. Discuss and make note of function of iris changing the size of pupil
4. Discuss function of lens, retina and optic nerve
Homework: 1. Close Read pg. 50/51 WNB - GLASSES
2. Study- **Vocab for human eye and **Path of light within the eye
(this slideshow)
Extra Help - Friday at Recess
Today is Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - A Day
Goal: How does the eye work?
Do Now: Open to page 42
Classwork: 1. Student summary of yesterday’s discussion Why student can’t see teacher?
2. Video- The Human Eye - take notes pg. 42 - trace the path of light within the eye
3. Discuss and make note of function of iris changing the size of pupil
4. Discuss function of lens, retina and optic nerve
Homework: Review this slideshow - **Study Vocab for human eye **Path of light within the eye -wink wink - know the 5 parts of the eye on slide 2!!!!
Extra Help on Friday at recess (this week not on Wednesday)
Today is Friday, October 10, 2025 - B Day
Goal: Why does the music student not see the teacher?
Do Now:Open to page 39
Classwork:1. Go over the diagram on page 39 - vary the amount of light as it is travels
2. Discuss Slide G (turn around groups)
2. Group/Class discussion slide - pull it together
3. Complete the diagrams with key
Homework: NONE! ***Some students NEED to Complete corrections for yesterday's formative - overdue!! Full Sentence on pg. 35 or 45 in WNB
Ex. Help at Lunch - Recess Today!
Today is Thursday, October 9, 2025
Goal: Investigate the not so obvious paths of light
Do Now:Understanding Check - posted in google classroom - Formative
Classwork: 1. Complete the Understanding Check
2. Diagram 37 individually - emphasize the one way mirror construction and effect **Start this as soon as you finish the Understanding Check **USE NEW KEY
3. Discuss as a class - NEW with UPDATES on pg. 38(slide 7) (need red & blue colored pencils)
Homework: 1.Review today’s slideshow and Review page 38 in WNB
2. Write Full sentence corrections (pg 35) for Formative Understanding Check - look in Formative for results and correct answers
Today is Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Goal:Explain why 3 different materials reflect different amounts of light
Do Now: Open to your notes on pg. 32/33 from yesterday (review slide 2)
Classwork: 1. Did you complete the arrows on pg. 33? If not, let’s complete now.
2. Students explain how/why light is reflected in each case
3. Draw and write pg. 36 “enlarged view” of each of the three materials
4. Ask students to look at video again and focus on the teacher and what we may have missed the first time around. Can you explain where this light comes from?
Homework: 1. Understanding Check tomorrow. Making of a 1-way mirror and why each of the three materials reflect different amounts of light **study notes slide 2 & diagram pg. 33/36
Today Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Goal: Understand One-Way Mirror Construction and how that affects light interaction
Do Now: Read over Close Reading Strategies - pg. 31
Classwork:
1. Close Read pg. 32/33 WNB -Make your jots right on those pages.
2. Discuss reading and your questions/summary with your turnaround groups
4. Match pg. 36 to slide 2 - draw to show what is happening to the light for each of the 3 materials
5. Look at video again (slide 3) - focus on teacher ! How do we represent this?
Homework: 1. Complete yesterday’s HW - Actually NOT Edpuzzle QUIZIZZ/Wayground
If you need another try (70% or below), use “2nd Try” posted in Google Classroom today
2. Be ready for understanding check of today's goal!! (plus why glass & mirror refect/transmit certain amounts of light)
Today is Monday, October 6, 2025
Goal: Write up lab report for our experiment
Do Now:ANY SIGNED Quizzes?? Have your corrections out!!
Classwork: data document
Use your work in WNB to Complete lab report on our experiment **You must have percentages in the diagrams for hypothesis and conclusion (Graded)
Review Close Reading Strategies on pg. 31
If finished, you may read pg. 32 & 33 - Use Close Reading Strategies
Homework - Edpuzzle - How do 1-way mirrors work? (two tries - DO YOUR BEST!)
****UPDATE*** The assignment is not an edpuzzle, but on quizizz (wayground). Still, "How do 1-way mirrors work?" SOOO SOrry for this confusion. Edpuzzle did not load! I remade the assignment on quizizz. It will be due on Wednesday morning.
Today is Friday, October 3, 2025
Goal: Write Conclusions for our investigation
Do Now:**Take out signed quiz
Classwork: 1. Review data document All Class Percentages(pg. 28)
3. Represent findings on a “number line” (pg. 29 - sideways)
4. Write conclusions on pg. 34 - conclusion format
Homework: None (IF Wednesday's HW is complete: PARENT SIGN QUIZ & Full Sentence Corrections on pg. 15)
Extra Help TODAY at recess
Today is Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Goal: Analyze Data from Experiment
Do Now:Open to pg. 28/29 -Let’s write the patterns in data we noticed
Classwork:
1. Review what we discovered about data from data document **Sheet 2
2. Discuss and write patterns on page 28 (also found in Google Slideshow)
3. Return and go over quiz
Homework: 1. Parent Signature on Quiz - full sentence corrections in WNB pg. 15
Extra Help at recess today and Friday! (Quiz)
Today is Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Gather Data from Light Investigation
Do Now: Open to data on pg. 24 - write it on pg. 25.
Circle your predictions based on the hypotheses you wrote on pg. 22.
Classwork: 1. Finish up investigations is certain classes - one member per group share data with Mrs. Bennett to add to google form (In Google Classroom)
Homework: None
Today is Monday, September 29, 2025
Goal: Demonstrate Understanding of our work with light & scientific methods
Do Now: Clear desk of everything but a pen
Classwork: Quiz - wait for directions given to all
* If you make a mistake, just cross it out and write new answer. *(Make sure your final answer is clear).
* Use the quiz to check for spelling.
* Check over before you stand to hand it in!
Homework: None - ½ Day tomorrow WEAR GOLD!!!
Today is Friday, September 26, 2025
Goal: Experiment with light!
Do Now: Let’s finish the set up on pg. 23 -
Classwork:
Let’s review importance of constants on pg. 23
2. Go over directions & Use of light meter!
4. Answer questions on pg. 24
5. Get started and write data down on pg. 24
Homework:Quiz Monday - POL ; Scientific Methods Vocab ; Experiment Findings - Extra Help at recess Today - Friday at lunch! Review Slide (Slide 4 Google Classroom) & Link to Review Slideshow
Today is Thursday, September 25, 2025
Goal: Finish Preparations for Experimentation
Do Now: Take out signed POL Check in for collection - Open book to 26/27 - read experiment
Classwork: 1. Finish hypotheses on page 22 - See Slide 2
2. On pg. 23 Write the heading - Measuring Light Investigation
1st line : Question: How does the material affect the amount of light transmitted or reflected?
3. Look at Slide 3 to understand what we are measuring & where ( light reflection and transmission)
4. Work with your group to fill out the specifics to the experiment on page 23: IV; DV; Materials and Constants
Homework: #2 Quizizz Review for Quiz was assigned Monday - Due Friday morning
Extra Help at Recess Friday - POL and Sci Meth Vocab
Quiz Next Monday - POL - Scientific Method Vocab - Light Experiment Results
Today is Monday, September 22, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Prepare for Experimentation
Do Now:Open to pg. 26 - 27 and read experiment
Classwork: 1. Return and Go Over POL Check-In Correct Answers Here
2. On pg. 22 - Draw predictions on pg. 22
3. View the set-up to understand what will be measured in position 1 & 2
Homework: 1. Parent signature on POL Check-In 2. New Quizizz Review for Quiz will release after school - Due Friday morning
Extra Help at Recess Friday - POL and Sci Meth Vocab
Quiz Next Monday - POL - Scientific Method Vocab - Light Experiment Results
Today is Friday, September 19, 2025
Goal: Write an Experimental Question - vocabulary & examples
Do Now: Let’s start with pg. 17 - Science ideas we’ve figured out: Anything to add?
Classwork:
1. Open to pg. 20 - writing testable question- READ 2nd SLIDE - review as a class
3. Vocabulary on pg. 19 - Independent Variable, Dependent Variable & Constants also … Transmit and Reflect (point out reflection)
Homework: 1. Review vocabulary terms from slideshow - Slide 3 & 4 (posted in Google Classroom)
2. Quiz - Monday, Sept. 29th: Path of Light, vocabulary, findings from experiment**Your POL check-in will be returned on Monday
***** Extra Help - for Quiz - Next Friday at recess ***Quizizz is still open for practice and makeup work!!
Today is Thursday, September 18, 2025
Goal: Review Scientific Methods Vocabulary
Do Now: Understanding Check - take out a pencil
Classwork: 1. Open to page 18 - Discuss observations from last class w/ group
2. Review Independent and Dependent Variables (Read Slide 3) **Write vocab terms on page 19 in WNB
Homework: 1. Review and Study Scientific Methods vocab words on Slide 3 (***See Google Classroom) or page 19 in WNB 2. Scientific Vocab Quizizz - 80% or higher for full credit (Quizizz posted on Google Classroom)
Today is Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Goal: Observe Light Interacting with Different Materials
Do Now: * Write 3 POL “truths” on pg. 17 **Inspect your Check-in from yesterday - Any Questions?
Classwork:
1. Inspect the box model with mirror, clear plastic and 1-way mirror around the room. Write observations on pg. 18 when you return to your desk
2. Shine light at each material out of box - write and draw your observations on pg. 18
4. Think about what we can test.
Homework: 1. Assessment POL tomorrow - Review YOUR returned check in, 4 slides from yesterday’s slideshow and pg. 17 Your ideas about POL Extra Help today at lunch.
**If you still need to make up the HW from Monday, Do the EDPUZZLE and email me today
Today is Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - A day
Goal: Convert observations to date to POL diagrams
Do Now: Entrance ticket - Clear Desk - only pencil
Classwork: 1. Review Hypotheses: IF/THEN and Writing Conclusions “Change the if to WHEN, drop the then, change all the verbs to the past tense!!” **Be sure you have two on page 14/15
2. Revisit the 1 way mirror diagrams to include arrows for Path of Light **Careful with understanding of the arrow that crosses the 1-way mirror - person on the other side will SEE the illuminated person
3. Read pg. 11 - all directions to draw the path of light - discuss with group!
4- Answer Key - Do you agree? Class discussion
Homework: 1. Be sure you understand how to show path of light for each of the set ups we have viewed in the box so far. (see Slides 2-5 at end of today’s slideshow- on google classroom) EXTRA HELP WEDNESDAY AT RECESS - ANY Questions - POL 2. Understanding Check - Assessment Thursday
Todaly is Monday, September 15, 2025
Goal: Share findings of new investigations & Make a Diagram showing Path of Light (POL)
Do Now: Open to page 14/15
Classwork: 1. Test Friday’s investigations (if your group didn’t get to do so yet)
2. Write under hypothesis what you discovered - When we added light to both sides of the model . .
3. Make a POL diagram of that on top of page 16 for adding light to both sides. Explain what happened underneath.
4. Test your 2nd hypothesis and record results in the second diagram.
Homework: (Posted on GOOGLE CLASSROOM) Edpuzzle - Generation Genius - light, reflection and vision - 80% or higher for full credit
Extra Help Wednesday at lunch for anyone with questions. - POL - writing hypothesis - recent absentees - anything!
Today is Friday, September 12, 2025 - A-day
Goal: Test different lighting scenarios
Do Now: Open to pg. 14 WNB - Write date and Title - What else can we investigate?
Classwork: 1. Discuss other possible scenarios that student group suggest.
2. Use page 14/15 to write two hypotheses that you believe will happen when you investigate different scenarios. Be sure to use the words If and then.
3. Try each of the investigations. Record your results on pg. 14.
Homework: None
Extra Help Next Wed. during Recess -Please stop by if you have any questions!
Today is Thursday, September 11, 2025
Goal: Observe light positioning & amend diagram to represent POL (path of light)
Do Now: Open to pg. 13 WNB - Change diagram to represent our swapped investigation - changing position of light to room B
Classwork: 1. Observe swapped light set up & complete pg. 13 with observations
2. Discuss Related Phenomenon (from home examples) with class - LIGHT??
3. Discuss Part B: Sensemaking questions with group/ class 4. Record new POL in red in diagram
5. Pg. 14 WNB - Please
Homework: Please remind parents - Back to School Night tonight! 6 pm
Remember to do an act of service!!
Today is Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Goal: Observe the importance of light positioning
Do Now: Write a question on a sticky note that you want to investigate with model
Classwork: 1. Class share examples from homework Page 9 (first with your group)- they are all around!!
2. Observe the mirror outside the box - write on page 12 - share
3. Move the light to support the claim that light on one side is important for the one way mirror phenomenon
Homework: Do an act of Service for someone- tomorrow is Sept. 11th!
FOR ABSENTEES - today’s discussion
Today is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - B Day
Goal: Observe scale model & brainstorm related phenomenon
Do Now:Open to pg. 6 in WNB
Classwork:1. Investigate box model and note observations & questions on pg. 6
2. What is one idea or question you would like to investigate with the box model? (on a sticky note - place on driving question board) **Some classes will write tomorrow
4. Brainstorm related phenomenon
HW: Add to list - discuss at home -write or draw related experiences to one-way mirror phenomenon - pg. 9 WNB
Today is Monday, September 8, 2025 - A Day
Goal: Use a scale model to represent the phenomenon
Do Now: Open page 4 to diagram the important parts of the phenomenon (absentees - try to diagram what you saw in video clip - use symbols and words - show me upon return)
Classwork: 1. Discuss diagram with partner - did both get important parts
2. What is a scale model? Examples? Why used?
3. Align video with our scale model and INVESTIGATE!!! (absentees - page 5 here!)
4. Anything else you notice of wonder while using the scale model? (add it to chart)
5. What question do you want to add next time we use the box model?
Homework: None. (Last call for frames)
Today is Friday, September 5, 2025 - B day
Goal: Make observations - Window - Mirror Phenomenon Video
Do Now:Take out frame to hand in (write down goal & hw)
Classwork: 1. Watch video
2. Record observations and questions
3. Share “Noticings and Wonderings” with class
4.Diagram our thinking - What is important to this phenomenon? **Didn't get to it.
5. Make a diagram to show our important observations **Didn't get to it.
Homework: Enjoy the weekend!! (Tell someone at home about the video you watched, and what you wondered.)
**Entire Slideshow on Google Classroom
Today is Thursday, September 4, 2025
Goal: Recognize & Practice skills for Good Teamwork
DO NOW: Share your finished “Stairsteps” - Take out worksheet *NEW SEATS
Classwork: 1. Launchpad Squares Challenge 2. Discuss and Write - What are the aspects of successful teamwork? Discuss together, but each person should write on the top of their own page 12 in WNB.
HW: 1. Frame due Tomorrow - Fix (if your words aren’t in bold colors!!)
Today is Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Goals: Understand Expectations & Plan for Success
Classwork: 1. Distribute WNB and explain 6th Grade Science Policy
2. Brainstorm steps to make this a successful year
3. Explain Frame
HW: 1. Decorate Frame - Due Friday (3 words/phrases, add color & extras)
2. Finish Personal Stair Steps tonight
3. Remember to bring Chromebook, Working NB and pencil to science everyday!
Today is Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Goal: Welcome to Science 6
Classwork: Getting to Know You & Say Cheese
Homework:
Bring pencil and agenda each day!
**Organization and Locker Use Slideshow Link