Saturday, October 24, 2009

WEEK OF 10/26/09 - 10/30/09

Q.O.T.W.:
"Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better." ~ Pat Riley (Who is/was s/he? What do you think s/he meant?...share your thoughts.)

Announcements:
1st Quarter Grades-Please make sure to log onto snapgrades to check your current grade. Feel free to see me during Advisory or at the beginning of 6th period if you wish to discuss your grades. FYI Friday October 30th is the end of the first quarter.

Quiz (Failing Grade Notification)-If you earned a score lower than a 65, remember to get a signed note from your parent/guardian stating they are aware of your score and that they had a discussion with you about it; otherwise, you will lose 5 points from your current score. The last date for submitting the note is this Wednesday.

This Week At A Glance:
Weekly Quiz- Your quiz this week will be on Wednesday focusing on chapters 9 & 10.

Curriculum- We will finish talking about the atom and the particles that make it up.

Weekly Puzzle Challenge:
(X-tra Credit: 20pts towards participation) Submit the names of the 2009 Nobel prize winners and their contributions in the following disciplines: Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine. Write your answer along with your name and class on a FULL sheet of paper and be the first to TURN IT TO ME as you walk-in to class. E-mailed answers will not be accepted. I wish you the best!!!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

WEEK OF 10/19/09 - 10/23/09

Q.O.T.W.:
"We are what we think." ~ Buddha (What does this mean to you?...share your thoughts.)

This Week At A Glance:
Weekly Quiz- Your quiz this week will be on either Thursday or Friday based primarily on chapters 9 & 10.

Curriculum- We will finish with elements and begin talking about atoms.
Reminders- You have until this Wednesday to submit any missing regular Hw assignments except for #9 and #16. You have until this Friday to submit any missing projects. Your second Classroom Journal check will be done this Friday...check snapgrades to see if your journal is currently in the classroom. In addition, you also have your first notebook check, please make sure your have a proper science section with proper notes. Don't forget to bring your Home Science Journal to class on Wednesday. I will check HSJ Entry #1.

Weekly Puzzle Challenge:
Look for the definition of the word "educo" and compare it with the following words: "education" and "leader". The first person from each class that submits a proper response will earn 5 extra credit points.