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Week 1
Week 1
This week, we will analyze how an unlikely animal is becoming a hero in our quest to find a vaccine for COVID 19.
This week, we will analyze how an unlikely animal is becoming a hero in our quest to find a vaccine for COVID 19.
https://scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/011821/an-unlikely-hero.html?share-brightcove=6210722451001
Let's read: An Unlikely Hero
Let's read: An Unlikely Hero
Horseshoe crabs are critical in the battle to stop the Covid-19 pandemic, but these animals face their own challenges
sw-011821-hero-check-understanding.pdfActivity #1
Activity #1
Checking for Understanding
Checking for Understanding
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sw-011821-hero-word-detective.pdfActivity # 2
Activity # 2
Word Detective
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sw-011821-hero-crab-collection.pdfActivity # 3
Activity # 3
Crab Collection
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Week 2
Week 2
This week, we will review how our planet has changed and how life on Earth has evolved. We will see how isotopes and other elements are giving us clues and continue to access what we know.
A New Geological Age for Earth
A New Geological Age for Earth
https://scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2018-19/021119/a-new-age.html#1180L
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Student classroom code: turtles2020
sw-021119-newage-ancient-adaptations.pdfActivity #1 - Ancient Adaptations
Activity #1 - Ancient Adaptations
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sw-021119-newage-climate-clues.pdfActivity # 2 - Cimate Clues
Activity # 2 - Cimate Clues
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Week 3
Week 3
This week, we will begin our new Unit in Chemistry - Atoms and Elements. Our focus for this week, will be analyzing the parts of an atom.
This week, we will begin our new Unit in Chemistry - Atoms and Elements. Our focus for this week, will be analyzing the parts of an atom.
Anatomy of an Atom worksheet.pdfActivity # 1 - Anatomy of an atom
Activity # 1 - Anatomy of an atom
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What is an atom?
Be sure to watch this video and then complete questions on Activity # 2
Week 4
Week 4
This week, we will continue to explore how the elements are arranged in the periodic table of elements and how their position on the table gives us quite a bit of information about the each element.
What can we learn from an element position on the periodic table of elements?
What can we learn from an element position on the periodic table of elements?
This video will provide you with the information you may need to complete activity # 1
Properties of Element Groups
Halogens
Nonmetals
Alkali Metals
Basic Metals
Lanthanide
Alkaline Earth Metals
Transition Metals
Nobel Gases
Week 5
Week 5
This week, we continue exploring the Periodic table of elements and will focus on the valence electrons as well as learning more about the scientist who made a difference in Chemistry. We will revisit Week 4 to refresh our memories - Periods and Groups
How can you determine how many shells and electrons each atom has on the outer shell?
This video will provide you with the information you need to complete activity # 2
Week 6
Week 6
This week, we will review valence electrons and begin drawing Lewis Dot Structures as we get ready to explore the different types of bonds that hold molecules together.
Chemistry Joke - Helium (He)
Chemistry Joke - Helium (He)
How to make Lewis Dot Structures
How to make Lewis Dot Structures
You must watch this video to help you complete Activity # 1
Lewis Model Valence electrons.docxActivity #1 - Drawing Lewis Dot Structures of Atoms
Activity #1 - Drawing Lewis Dot Structures of Atoms
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What is the Octet Rule and how does it help make molecules get together or BOND?
What is the Octet Rule and how does it help make molecules get together or BOND?
What holds molecules together? What are covalent bonds?
What holds molecules together? What are covalent bonds?
Week 7
Week 7
This week, we will look at the different types of BONDS seen in Chemistry and how we can determine what type of bond can be found in compounds.
Let's Review Together
Let's Review Together
Chemistry Wrap Up Week 7 .pdfWeek 7 Wrap-up
Week 7 Wrap-up
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week 8
week 8
This week, we will look at the history of some of the 4 most famous toys and how they came to being made. You apply strategies that allow you to quickly access key details and information from short articles.
The Surprising Origins of Iconic Toys.pdfActivity #1 - The Surprising Origins of Famous Toys - Reading
Activity #1 - The Surprising Origins of Famous Toys - Reading
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GLORIA VARGAS - Iconic toys write up.pdfActivity # 2 - Responding to Reading (Activity #1)
Activity # 2 - Responding to Reading (Activity #1)
Using information from reading to complete this chart
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Quick Science News # 1.pdfActivity # 3 - Gathering Key Details from Short Science Articles
Activity # 3 - Gathering Key Details from Short Science Articles
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Quick Science News Write Up Activity.pdfActivity # 4 - Using the information from Activity # 3 complete this chart
Activity # 4 - Using the information from Activity # 3 complete this chart
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WEek 9
WEek 9
This week, we will analyze who chemical formulas are written and research the formulas for household items as well as investigate the chemistry of smog.
This week, we will analyze who chemical formulas are written and research the formulas for household items as well as investigate the chemistry of smog.
Chemistry Deriving Formulas#1.pdfActivity # 1 - Deriving Chemical Formulas - from Discovery Education textbook
Activity # 1 - Deriving Chemical Formulas - from Discovery Education textbook
Guided Reading Activity
Penicillin Formula
Penicillin Formula
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Do We Still Need the EPA?
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/042318/do-we-still-need-the-epa.html?lmode=1#1110L
Access code: turtles2020
Do We Still Need the EPA?.pdfActivity # 3 - Do We Still Need the EPA
Activity # 3 - Do We Still Need the EPA
Read this article and use the information to complete activity # 4
sw-042318-EPA-smog-chemistry.pdfActivity # 4 - Smog Chemistry
Activity # 4 - Smog Chemistry
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Chemical equations
Chemical equations
week 10
week 10
This week, we will analyze how Chemistry can be used in almost all aspects of our lives from our bodies to the common objects we rely on. Let's wrap up our first half of the semester in a fun and productive way.
This week, we will analyze how Chemistry can be used in almost all aspects of our lives from our bodies to the common objects we rely on. Let's wrap up our first half of the semester in a fun and productive way.
eye to eye.pdfActivity # 1 - Eye to Eye
Activity # 1 - Eye to Eye
Click on this link to see the videos that are part of this article:
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2016-17/090516/eye-to-eye.html?lmode=1#1050L
Access code: turtles2020
CryingChemistry.pdfActivity # 2 - Crying Chemistry
Activity # 2 - Crying Chemistry
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sugarcoatskills-sweetchemistry.pdfActivity # 3 - Sweet Chemistry
Activity # 3 - Sweet Chemistry
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SmartphoneChemistry.pdfActivity # 4 - Smartphone Chemistry
Activity # 4 - Smartphone Chemistry
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week 11 - Testing
week 11 - Testing
Week 12 - Spring Break
Week 12 - Spring Break
Week 13
Week 13
This week, we will be analyzing invasive animals species that are causing damages to the native plants and animals and what is being done to prevent their spread.
How can an invasive beetle destroy thousands of trees in California?
How can an invasive beetle destroy thousands of trees in California?
What can we do to prevent invasive species from being brought into our state?
Attack of Giant Hornets
Attack of Giant Hornets
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/041221/attack-of-the-giant-hornets.html?lmode=1#1030L
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Attack of the Giant Hornets.pdfReading # 1
Reading # 1
sw-041221-hornets-mapping-species.pdfActivity # 1 -Mapping Invasice Species
Activity # 1 -Mapping Invasice Species
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sw-041221-hornets-investigate-invasive.pdfActivity # 2 - Investigate an Invasive Species
Activity # 2 - Investigate an Invasive Species
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Invasive Species 101
Invasive Species 101
Invasive Species in California
Invasive Species in California
week 14
week 14
This week, we will continue with our unit of Responding to Change and develop an understanding of how storms can cause damage to humans and the environment as well as how to identify warning signs of incoming storms.
Science Week 14.pdfReading #1 - Surviving the Storm
Reading #1 - Surviving the Storm
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/021521/surviving-the-storm.html?lmode=1#980L
Student code: turtles2020
sw-021521-storm-check.pdfActivity # 1 - Checking for Understanding
Activity # 1 - Checking for Understanding
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sw-021521-storm-formation.pdfActivity # 2 - Storm Formation
Activity # 2 - Storm Formation
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sw-021521-storm-type.pdfActivity # 3 - Types of Storms
Activity # 3 - Types of Storms
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How do you survive a hurricane?
How do you survive a hurricane?
week 15
week 15
This week, we will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. We will analyze climate change and how our planet continues to warm up as well as what we can do to help improve conditions.
This week, we will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. We will analyze climate change and how our planet continues to warm up as well as what we can do to help improve conditions.
Sciecne Week 15.pdfYou can read it here or use the link on the right if you want to read it directly from Science Magazine
Can We Cool the Planet?
Can We Cool the Planet?
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2018-19/042219/can-we-cool-the-planet.html?lmode=1#1080L
Scientists consider extraordinary measures to halt the accelerating effects of climate change
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sw-042219-coolplanet-analyze-video.pdfActivity # 1 - Analyze a Video
Activity # 1 - Analyze a Video
Look at the questions being asked before you watch the video. This will help you look for specific information as you watch.
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All About Climate Change Video
All About Climate Change Video
Cick on this link to see video:
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sw-042219-coolplanet-gas-blanket.pdfActivity # 2 - Gas Blanket
Activity # 2 - Gas Blanket
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sw-042219-coolplanet-geoengineering.pdfActivity # 3 - Geoengineering Strategies
Activity # 3 - Geoengineering Strategies
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Extra Credit: Draw the logo for this year's Earth Day's celebration
Extra Credit: Draw the logo for this year's Earth Day's celebration
Week 16
Week 16
This week we will be starting our unit in GENETICS. We will analyze how our genes contain our parents genetic information.
This week we will be starting our unit in GENETICS. We will analyze how our genes contain our parents genetic information.
DNA Blasts.pdfReading # 1 - DNA Blasts
Reading # 1 - DNA Blasts
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2016-17/101016/dna-blasts-off.html?lmode=1#1130L
Student code: turtles2020
SW-101016-Skills-DNAsChemicalMakeup.pdfActivity #1 - DNA Chemical Make-Up
Activity #1 - DNA Chemical Make-Up
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NASA's Twin Space Experiment
NASA's Twin Space Experiment
Learn about why it is so important to learn about how the body changes after being in space
Week 17
Week 17
This week, we will look at DNA. We will learn what DNA is and how it works.
DAY 1
DNA - The Book of You.docxActivity # 1 Responding to video
Activity # 1 Responding to video
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DNA and Genes.docxDNA and Genes Facts
DNA and Genes Facts
week 18
week 18
This week, we will be observing human traits in our family members to determine what are dominant and recessive traits using a physical characteristics list.
This week, we will be observing human traits in our family members to determine what are dominant and recessive traits using a physical characteristics list.
This is a short week since we had to do STAR Read and Math testing.
Use this week to catch up on assignments. Remember, we have 4 weeks left of school.
Are your traits dominant?
Are your traits dominant?
Let's see how you and your family members compare with these results
Microsoft Word - Human Traits Lab.docxActivity #1 - Observing Human Traits in your family members
Activity #1 - Observing Human Traits in your family members
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week 19
week 19
In Necromancing the Stone, we saw how Bigfoot's scent was making Haley and Brid attracted to him and how he needed to wear a special glamour to mask the pheromones that many perfume brands try to imitate.
Big Cats go wild for Calvin Klein
Big Cats go wild for Calvin Klein
sw-021119-scent-smell-detector.pdfActivity # 1 - Smell Detector
Activity # 1 - Smell Detector
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sw-021119-scent-producing-perfume.pdfFun activity - make your own perfume
Fun activity - make your own perfume
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week 20
week 20
What is happening in the sky above Southern California tonight? Here is your opportunity to witness a spectacular lunar event.
What is happening in the sky above Southern California tonight? Here is your opportunity to witness a spectacular lunar event.
When to Watch a Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon in Late Night Skies.docxActivity # 1 - Reading: Lunar Eclipse tonight
Activity # 1 - Reading: Lunar Eclipse tonight
What is a lunar eclipse?
What is a lunar eclipse?
A View from New Zealand
A View from New Zealand
A View from Brazil
A View from Brazil
A view from Australia - will you be ready for the next lunar eclipse on May 16, 2022
A view from Australia - will you be ready for the next lunar eclipse on May 16, 2022
What is a solar eclipse?
What is a solar eclipse?
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
What is a solar eclipse?
What is a solar eclipse?
Click on this link to go to the webpage and video you need to read to answer Activity # 2
active-wild-solar-eclipse-worksheet.pdfActivity # 2 - After reading "What is a solar eclipse? answer the following questions.
Activity # 2 - After reading "What is a solar eclipse? answer the following questions.
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Week 21
Week 21
This week, we will be analyzing some GROSS OUT articles from Scholastic Science Magazines that will make you question WHY?
The Most Bizarre Foods From Around the World
The Most Bizarre Foods From Around the World
week 22
week 22
This is our last week of Spring Semester. Be sure to complete any pending assignments you have. Thursday, June 10th is the last day assignments can be submitted. Final grades will be posted on Friday, June 11th.
Why we need science?
Why we need science?
Bill Nye - We need to act now
Bill Nye - We need to act now
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