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Welcome to Science! 🧪
Welcome to Science! 🧪
Science Teacher: Mrs. Shayla DeNigris
Late Day: Wednesdays 2:30-3:00
Contact Info:
Students message me through Unified Classroom
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6th Grade Paraprofessional: Ms. Tiffany Farrell
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Click HERE to see the 6th grade science syllabus!
Click HERE to see the 6th grade science syllabus!
Overview of the Year
Overview of the Year
Unit 1:The History of the Earth
Unit 1:The History of the Earth
Learning Target: I can use fossil evidence to explain how life on Earth has changed over time.
Unit 2: Pangaea
Unit 2: Pangaea
Learning Target: I can use fossil evidence to demonstrate how Earth's continents have shifted over time.
Unit 3: Intro to Chemistry
Unit 3: Intro to Chemistry
Learning Target: I can explain the different interactions of matter.
Unit 4: Light and Sound Waves
Unit 4: Light and Sound Waves
Learning Target: I can identify the structures and functions of light and sound waves.
Unit 5: Cells and Organelles
Unit 5: Cells and Organelles
Learning Target: I can explain the structure and function of cells and their organelles.
Unit 6: The Human Body
Unit 6: The Human Body
Learning Target: I can explain how the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive system work together to help humans function.
Unit 7: Mission to Mars
Unit 7: Mission to Mars
Learning Target: I can use scientific evidence to construct an argument about whether humans should colonize Mars.
Assignments and Slideshows
Assignments and Slideshows
(Most recent assignments are at the top!)
🌈Pride in STEM 🧪
🌈Pride in STEM 🧪
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
Pride is the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and the LGBTQ+ rights movement. It is dedicated to the self-affirmation, equality, and visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.
This month we will be celebrating some amazing LGBTQ+ scientists and engineers!
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
5/27 Task Day Links and Instructions
5/27 Task Day Links and Instructions
Today you will be watching Bill Nye's video all about space and the moon. You will be watching through EdPuzzle, so there are questions to answer as you go. Please answer all multiple choice questions and make sure to submit when you're done!
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Click the link for your OLD science section.
(If you previously had Mrs. Cunha for Science, please use the 2(A) link.)
The Moon and Its Phases Slides
The Moon and Its Phases Slides
5/19 Task Day Links and Instructions
5/19 Task Day Links and Instructions
Click the link for your OLD science section and complete the EdPuzzle!
Cell Analogy Project Slideshows
Cell Analogy Project Slideshows
Click the Google Folder link to your OLD science section. Find the slideshow with YOUR name on it and open it up.
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The Basics of Google Slides Tutorials (if you need them!):
Tutorial #1: youtu.be/b94HvlTCvxg
Tutorial #2: youtu.be/_bIUrFvxQug
Tutorial #3: youtu.be/Ioog1IyDuRE
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CELL ANALOGY PROJECTS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, 5/14!!!
5/5 Task Day Links and Instructions
5/5 Task Day Links and Instructions
Click the link for your OLD Science section and follow all directions!
Magic School Bus Video Link: youtu.be/WuwMmTO15t8
(***If you previously had Mrs. Cunha for Science, use the 2(A) link!***)
Submit when you're done!
Cell Organelle Notes (4/30-5/4)
Cell Organelle Notes (4/30-5/4)
Week of April 5th-9th (1st week of Hybrid!)
Week of April 5th-9th (1st week of Hybrid!)
Link to Bill Nye Video for 4/7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5BHxozBPuA
Week of March 29th-April 1st
Week of March 29th-April 1st
Thursday March 31, 2021
Assignment #1: Refraction Text
Head to Unified Classroom and open the assignment titled, 4/1 Refraction Text.
Close read the text, making sure to highlight important information as you go.
Answer the in-text questions in complete sentences.
Submit when you're done!
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NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, 4/2!
Week of March 22nd-26th
Week of March 22nd-26th
SOUND WAVES QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH!
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Thursday March 25, 2021
Assignment #1: Intro to Light Waves (Reading + Questions)
Head to Unified Classroom and open the assignment titled, 3/25 Intro to Light Waves.
Read the text, making sure to highlight important information.
As you read, answer the in-text questions in complete sentences.
Submit when you're done!
Week of March 15th-19th
Week of March 15th-19th
OPTIONAL LT3 Test Revisions
If you want to revise your LT3 test, click the link below and follow all directions.
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Thursday March 18, 2021
Assignment #1: Speed of Sound (Text + Questions)
Click here to read today's text. (Feel free to make a copy to annotate on if you'd like!)
Click the link for your section and answer the 3 questions about the text in complete sentences.
Submit when you're done!
Week of March 8th-March 11th
Week of March 8th-March 11th
Thursday March 11, 2021
Assignment #1: P3 Reflection Form
Head to Unified Classroom and open your current science grades.
Click the link for your section and answer all the questions. This will be graded for HOW 3. Please be honest! I really appreciate your feedback.
Also make sure that yesterday's assignment 3/10 Waves Virtual Scavenger Hunt is completed and submitted!
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NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH!
Week of March 1st-5th
Week of March 1st-5th
Thursday March 4, 2021
Task #1: Finish classwork from Wednesday (3/3 Wave Properties)
Task #2: If necessary, choose 1 missing or incomplete science assignment to finish and submit.
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Week of February 22nd-26th
Week of February 22nd-26th
**LT3 TEST ON MONDAY, MARCH 1ST!**
**LT3 TEST ON MONDAY, MARCH 1ST!**
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Assignment #1: LT3 Study Guide
Head to Unified Classroom and open the handout titled, "2/24 LT3 Study Guide".
Answer all questions completely...this will help you A LOT to study for your LT3 test! :)
Submit when you're done.
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Thursday February 25, 2021
Assignment #2: STEM Black History Highlight
In honor of Black History Month, every Thursday in February you will be learning about a new Black scientist/engineer who have made a huge impact on the field.
Step 1: Click HERE to read about the famous scientist and mathematician Katherine Johnson.
Step 2: After reading, head to Unified Classroom and fill out the graphic organizer titled, "2/25 Black History Highlight (Katherine Johnson)".
Submit when you're done!
Week of February 8th-12th
Week of February 8th-12th
Wednesday February 10, 2021
Assignment #1: Mixture or Solution Practice Problems
Head to Unified Classroom and open the handout titled, "2/10 Mixture or Solution Practice Problems".
Determine if each example is a mixture or a solution, and explain your thinking.
Submit when you're done!
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Thursday February 11, 2021
Assignment #2: STEM Black History Highlight
In honor of Black History Month, every Thursday in February you will be learning about a new Black scientist/engineer who have made a huge impact on the field.
Step 1: Click HERE to read about the famous scientist Lonnie Johnson.
Step 2: After reading, head to Unified Classroom and fill out the graphic organizer titled, "2/11 Black History Highlight (Lonnie Johnson)".
Submit when you're done!
Week of February 1st-5th
Week of February 1st-5th
Click here to see a copy of Monday's handout partially filled in, based on what we did in class.
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Wednesday February 3, 2021
Assignment #1: Finish Tuesday's classwork!
Head to Unified Classroom and open the handout titled, "2/2 Soda Can Analysis".
Part A:
Click HERE to read about why regular Coke sinks in water while diet Coke floats.
After reading, explain IN YOUR OWN WORDS, why the two types of soda have different densities. (At least 3-4 sentences)
Part B:
Calculate the density of each soda can.
Regular Coke has a mass of 388 grams and a volume of 355 mL.
Diet Coke has a mass of 374 grams and a volume of 355 mL.
Show your work and include units!
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Thursday February 4, 2021
Assignment #2: Black History Highlight (STEM edition)
In honor of Black History Month, every Thursday in February you will be learning about a new Black scientist/engineer who have made a huge impact on the field.
Step 1: Click HERE to read about the famous scientist Alice Ball.
Step 2: After reading, head to Unified Classroom and fill in the graphic organizer titled, "2/4 Black History Highlight (Alice Ball)".
Submit when you are done!
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