6th Science 2020-2021 Assignments

Answer questions on page 11 (this was assigned last week).

In teams of two or three, use the Scientific Process, carry out an experiment to observe how the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere interact to analyze how plants affect the amount of sand eroded from dunes by the wind.  Use the Scientific Process Slides template as a reference to when creating your slides.

Answer all questions on page 38.

After reading section 2, complete the investigation on page 29 using the graphs and data tables below.  Then, using the U.S. Regional and Topographic maps, answer the following questions:
page 30- #1
page 31- #2
page 33- #1 and #2
page 35- #2
page 36- #1

Answer all questions on page 19.

Read pages 4-14. Then, read the River Water Scenario below and complete the River Water Investigation on pages 17-18. ONLINE STUDENTS may use white copy paper or other plain paper to make your visual model of the cycling of water. You may also create a digital picture.

With a partner, complete the lab either in writing or submission of a slide presentation. ONLINE ONLY students are excused from this automatically. HYBRID learners, please contact Mrs. Lineback for further instructions.

Answer the questions on page 50 in your lab manual on paper- typed or handwritten.

Answer questions on page 43 in your lab manual.

Read pages 19-23 in your Unit 3 lab manual. Then complete Procedures A, B, and C: Exploring Waves on pages 32-37. ONLINE STUDENTS- you will need to purchase a metal slinky for the activities in Section 2, or you may watch the two slinky videos posted in STREAM to help you diagram and answer the questions.

1) Read Section 1 in the lab manual- pp. 4-13
a. fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for one picture per page
2) Complete the investigation and answer the questions on pages 14-17 in your lab manual
a. ONLINE STUDENTS: Please use paper from home to create your Sun, Earth, and Moon system. Take and upload a picture to show me.

Please answer ALL questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES on page 18 in your Unit 3 Lab Manual. You may use the blank Doc below OR write and hand in your answers on paper.

If you are NOT using the paper copy I handed out, please use this one and "share" it with me at the end of the unit.

1)This is the Unit 2 Final. You MAY use your lab manual to help you answer the questions. Yes, I changed my mind.
2) DO NOT DO #5 on the Concept Check!!
3) It is due by Sunday, November 22
4) I expect you to take this final in an honest setting and refrain from discussing your answers with others. Remember, being honest and having INTEGRITY is doing the right thing...always...even when you're alone.


*We will begin Unit 3 when we return to school on November 30.

Create a poem, rap, or song about ATOMS! We have learned SO much about them in this unit and now is your time to have some fun with your knowledge of what atoms can do! IF you want to present your lyrics to the class, you may do so on Wednesday and Thursday. Otherwise, you can just share it with me. You can even video record yourself and present that to the class if you don't want to present "live".

Make your own "lava lamp" using materials from home!

Watch the video below or read the PDF instructions for an example. REMEMBER....ANY size of bottle, glass, or other clear container will work!

Super cool video from the creator of the TV show, "Blown Away". He does a science experiment of glass blowing with Jolly Ranchers candy! Watch the video and leave a comment below!

Watch the Bill Nye video, then fill out the 3-2-1 notes.

1) Read Section 3 in the lab manual (pp. 30-32)
2) Participate in SocraCircle on Wednesday, 10/28 (see link below)
3) Prepare you Lab Notebook (or Slides) for Scientific Process Experiment- Chemical Reactions and Temperature Change

Answer all questions on page 36. You can use the blank document below or type your answers in a direct email to me.

1) Read Section 2 in the lab manual (pp. 16-22). Remember to annotate and fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer.
2) Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday 10/14. ONLINE/HYBRID- please use the link to access the chat and input your own answers.
3) Complete the "Forming Molecules Investigation" on pages 23-28.
*ONLINE/HYBRID Students- if you are not able to join us in class, please just DRAW a model of your molecule using indicated colors. I only have a enough molecular model kits for classroom use.

Answer ALL questions on page 29 in the lab manual. Answers must be written as a RACE response (when applicable). R- Restate the question; A- answer the question; C-cite evidence; E- give example.
*Some questions WON'T require a full RACE response.

*You may write your answers on lined paper OR you may use the Google Docs form below.

Answer ALL questions on page 15 in the lab manual. HYBRID/ONLINE STUDENTS- Submit to me on paper or electronically. Answers must be written as a RACE response (when applicable). R- Restate the question; A- answer the question; C-cite evidence; E- give example.
*Some questions WON'T require a full RACE response.

1) Read Section 1 of the Lab Manual: Kinds of Matter
2) Participate in Socratic Dialogue. Join us live or log on at another time and your responses to our class discussion.
a. Use the following visuals (found below) to assist you in your responses: Atomic Scale visual, Atomic Structure visual, Kinds of Matter visual, and Properties of Matter visual.
3) Choose an Element Card. Using the Periodic Table of Elements in your lab manual (pages 11-14) and the Dynamic Periodic Table link below, research the element and record specific information on the card.
*ONLINE STUDENTS- Choose your element from the ATOM CARD TEMPLATE link below.
*IN-CLASS STUDENTS- I will give you your card.
4) After you have filled out your card, you may begin to build your atom according to the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
*ONLINE STUDENTS- please DRAW a picture of your element and share/email it with me.
*IN-CLASS STUDENTS- we will build our atom in class.
5) PRESENT YOUR ELEMENT TO THE CLASS!
Include: Element Name, Atomic #, how many shells, Type of Element, and 2-3 Interesting Facts
*ONLINE/HYBRID STUDENTS- You can present during class time using Google Meet if you're not at school on presentation day(s).

*Since we are not using the Scientific Process, we will NOT be using our Lab Notebooks for this lesson.

We have finished Unit 1! Please turn in your PTGO by Thursday, October 8 (if you haven't already). Remember, if you are filling it out using Kami or DocHub, please SHARE it with me!

1. Read Section 3 of the lab manual. If you do not have a hard copy of it, please use the PDF.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate as you read the text
2. Watch the Billiards Trick Shot video.
3. Using the visuals, participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
4. Begin to set up your lab manual and prepare for the experiment. HYBRID/ONLINE STUDENTS:Please see the notebook examples below. Remember, your results will differ.
5. Conduct the experiment. Use the provided Data Table file.
6. ALL STUDENTS: Click on "turn in" after everything is completed.

1. Read Section 2 of the lab manual. If you do not have a hard copy of it, please use the PDF.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate as you read the text
2. Watch the Roller Coaster Steel Vengeance video
3. Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
4. Begin to set up your lab manual and prepare for the experiment. HYBRID/ONLINE STUDENTS:Please see the notebook examples below. Remember, your results will differ.
6. ALL STUDENTS: Click on "turn in" after everything is completed.

1) Read Section 1: "Answering Questions" of the Lab Manual
2) Watch the Mae Jemison videos using the link below
3) Participate in SocraCircle/Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday or Thursday
4) Set-up Lab Notebooks (in-person students only)
5) Click "turn in"/"submit" when finished with #s 1-4.