Thurs, Aug. 31

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OBJECTIVE
I will consider how scientists study things they cannot see.  
WARM UP
Matter vs. Non-Matter (in Google Classroom)

IN CLASS
  • 1st hour:  fire drill and practice evacuation
  • evocab:  matter, atom
  • Atoms Family
HOMEWORK
Don't forget to charge your Chromebook.

1st hour (parent homework):  
Million Words or Less 
due Fri. Sept. 29th

Wed, Aug. 30

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OBJECTIVE
I will consider how scientists study things they cannot see.  
WARM UP
 Identifying Variables #1 (in Google Classroom)

IN CLASS
  • Brainpop:  Atoms and Molecules
  • evocab:  matter, atom
  • Brainstorm examples and non-examples of matter
  • Start "Atoms Family" if time
HOMEWORK
Don't forget to charge your Chromebook.

1st hour (parent homework):  
Million Words or Less 
due Fri. Sept. 29th

Tues, Aug. 29

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OBJECTIVE
I will consider how scientists study things they cannot see.  
WARM UP
 Prefixes (in Google Classroom)

IN CLASS
  • Mythbusters:  Skunked (worksheet on paper)
HOMEWORK
Don't forget to charge your Chromebook.

1st hour (parent homework):  
Million Words or Less 
due Fri. Sept. 29th

Mon, Aug. 28


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OBJECTIVE
I will consider how scientists study things they cannot see.  
WARM UP
Testable Question #1 (in Google Classroom)

IN CLASS
  • Tiny Brainstorming
  • Paper Cutting
  • e-vocab:  matter, atoms
HOMEWORK
Don't forget to charge your Chromebook.

1st hour (parent homework):  
Million Words or Less 
due Fri. Sept. 29th

Fri, Aug. 25

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OBJECTIVE
I will broaden my understanding of who is a scientist
WARM UP
CLASSCRAFT TEAMS

As a team...

  • Grab one team worksheet from the front counter.  (One per team.)
  • List the names of the players (first and last name).
  • Pick a team name (must be school appropriate).
  • Pick a team crest.
  • Pick a team background.
  • Turn your worksheet into the basket.


IN CLASS
  • Who Is a Scientist?
    • Ted Talk
    • Scientist Puzzle Piece
  • Tiny Brainstorming
  • Paper Cutting
HOMEWORK
Don't forget to charge your Chromebook.

Thurs, Aug. 24

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OBJECTIVE
I will broaden my understanding of who is a scientist
WARM UP
Team Juggling:  Using the bean bag at your table, create a juggling pattern with your team.  Everyone must be part of the pattern.  Get creative and have fun!


IN CLASS
  • Who Is a Scientist?
    • Drawing
    • Ted Talk
    • Super Scientist "Quiz"
    • Scientist Puzzle Piece
  • 5th hour ONLY:  Grade 5 Properties of Matter Final Assessment
HOMEWORK
Charge your Chromebook.

Wed, Aug, 23

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OBJECTIVE
I will broaden my understanding of who is a scientist
WARM UP

Team Handshake

As soon as everyone is at your table, you will work together to create a team handshake.  You need to listen to and include the ideas of ALL team members!

Your team handshake:

  • must consist of AT LEAST 5 different movements
  • can include hands, feet, hips, etc. (Must be school appropriate!)
  • all members of the team must memorize and demonstrate the handshake to the class

You have 7 minutes to create your handshake!
IN CLASS
  • Core Talk video
  • Who Is a Scientist?
HOMEWORK
Charge you Chromebook.

Tues, Aug 22



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OBJECTIVE
Students will accomplish a task using the strength of their team.    
WARM UP
  • Think back to teams... (in Google Classroom) 
IN CLASS
  • Adjust email settings in Google Classroom
  • Card Tower Challenge
  • Exit Slip
HOMEWORK
  • 1st hour:  Return signed Handbook form - due NOW
  • Charge your Chromebook. 

Mon, Aug. 21



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OBJECTIVE
I will safely view the solar eclipse (11:47am).  
I will broaden my understanding of who a scientist is.  
WARM UP
One word to describe yourself... (in Google Classroom)
IN CLASS
  • Set up Chromebooks
    • Log in
    • Google Classroom
  • Who is a scientist?
Following lunch, classes will view the eclipse with their 1st hour teacher.  Please bring your eclipse glasses (if you have them) with you to lunch.
HOMEWORK
  • 1st hour:  Return your Handbook Verification Form ASAP.
  • Charge your Chromebook.  


Fri, Aug 18




OBJECTIVE
I will explain how a solar eclipse occurs.
WARM UP
Find a Friend Who...
IN CLASS
  • Index Card Viewers
  • Pick-a-Side
HOMEWORK
  • Monday - bring eclipse viewing glasses if you have them (ISO 12312-2)
  • Return your Eclipse Permission slip ASAP!!!
  • 1st hour:  Return your Handbook Verification Form ASAP.
  • Bring your Chromebook and charger starting Monday.  (Make sure you have ear buds in your Chromebook case.  We'll need them sometimes.)  



Thurs, Aug. 17




OBJECTIVE
I will explain how a solar eclipse occurs.
WARM UP
Stand Up Hand Up
IN CLASS
  • Eclipse Sort
  • Pick-a-Side
HOMEWORK
  • Return your Eclipse Permission slip ASAP!!!
  • 1st hour:  Return your Handbook Verification Form ASAP.
  • Bring your Chromebook and charger starting Monday.  (Make sure you have ear buds in your Chromebook case.  We'll need them sometimes.)  


Wed, Aug. 16






OBJECTIVE
I will become more familiar with Mrs. Eubanks' 6th grade science class.  
WARM UP
None
IN CLASS
HOMEWORK
  • Return your Eclipse Permission slip ASAP!!!
  • 1st hour:  Return your Handbook Verification Form ASAP.
  • Bring your Chromebook and charger starting Monday.