Science Information 2015-2016

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year

Class Information:

 

Students will need a binder for Science class which they will need to bring to class everyday in addition to a pencil and their AR book.  All textbooks will be left in the classroom for student use during class.  Homework assignments can be completed using class notes/handouts or by using the online textbook.  Directions for accessing this book are listed below.  I=If an additional textbook is needed for home use, please let me know by phone or email. (kgibbs@pgs.k12.va.us)

Online Textbook Directions:
1.  Go to www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com 
2.  Select "Create a New Account" button. 
3.  Enter the following code:  JHHT-ZRB5-CGHO and click Register. 
4.  Enter your First Name and Last Initial then click Finish. 
5.  Write down your Username and Password. 

 

Remind Information:

If you would like to sign up to receive text messages concerning homework assignments, upcoming tests/quizzes and school events, send the code listed below for your specific class period.

Text to:  (240)772-5266

Message:  @b6c79 (6th period students)

                 @cd968 (7th period students)

 

 

Homework for Week of May18th

Monday, May 18th:  None
Tuesday, May 19th:  None
Wednesday, May 20th:  None
Thursday, May 21st:  None
Friday, May 22nd:  None

Homework for Week of May 11th

Monday May 11th:  (7th)  Chapter 1 Test Friday, May 15th
Tuesday, May 12th:  (6th)  Chapter 1 Test Monday, May 18th
Wednesday, May 13th:  (7th)  Chapter 1 Test Friday, May 15th
Thursday, May 14th: (6th) Chapter 1 Test Monday, May 18th
Friday, May 15th: (7th) None

This Week's Schedule:  English SOL's begin Monday
Monday May 11th:  1/4/5/7
Tuesday May 12th:  2/6/5/4
Wednesday May 13th:  3/7/5/1
Thursday May 14th:  2/6/5/4
Friday May 15th: 1/3/5/7

Homework for Week of May 4th

Monday, May 4th:  (6th) WS #10/Benchmark Test Wednesday, May 6th (Chapter 3/4/5/6)
Tuesday, May 5th:  None
Wednesday, May 6th:  None
Thursday, May 7th:  None
Friday, May 8th:  None

Next Week:  English SOL's begin Monday
Schedule for Next Week:
Monday May 11th:  1/4/5/7
Tuesday May 12th:  2/6/5/4
Wednesday May 13th:  3/7/5/1
Thursday May 14th:  2/6/5/4
Friday May 15th: 1/3/5/7

Homework for the Week of April 27th

Monday, April 27th: (7th) Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Tuesday, April 28th: (6th) Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Wednesday, April 29th: (7th) WS #5 Front Only (Content Practice A, Lesson 1)
Thursday, April 30th: (6th) WS #5 Front Only (Content Practice A, Lesson 1)
Friday, May 1st: (7th) WS #10/Benchmark Test Tuesday, May 5th (Chapter 3/4/5/6)

Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for the Week of April 20th

Upcoming Events:

Grand Slam Night Wednesday, April 22nd 5:00-8:00

Spring Pictures April 22/23 During PE Class

(Send payment or pay online at mylifetouch.com Picture ID:  RV684183Q0)

Monday, April 20th:  (6th)  None
Tuesday, April 21st:  (7th)  Organize Binder, Chapter 6 Test on Monday, April 27th
Wednesday, April 22nd:  (6th)  Organize Binder, Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday, April 28th
Thursday, April 23rd:  (7th)  Chapter 6 Test on Monday, April 27th
Friday, April 24th:  (6th)  Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday, April 27th


Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for the Week of April 13th

Monday, April 13th:  (7th)  Content Practice WS Lesson 2
Tuesday, April 14th:  (6th)  Content Practice WS Lesson 2
Wednesday, April 15th:  (7th)  None
Thursday, April 16th:  (6th)  None

Homework for Week of March 30th

Monday, March 30th:  No School
Tuesday, March 31st:  (6th)  WS #3 Key Concept Builder Lesson 1
Wednesday, April 1st:  (7th)  WS #3 Key Concept Builder Lesson 1


Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for Week of March 23rd

Monday, March 23rd:  (7th) Chapter 5 Test Wednesday, March 25th
Tuesday, March 24th:  (6th) Chapter 5 Test Thursday, March 26th
Wednesday, March 25th:  (7th)  Finish Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Thursday, March 26th:  (6th)  None
Friday, March 27th:  (7th) None

Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for Week of March 16th

Monday, March 16th:  Inquiry Skill Practice:  How can you use Punnett Squares to Model Inheritance?
Tuesday, March 17th:  WS #17 Front & Back (Content Practice A/Content Vocabulary Lesson 3)
Wednesday, March 18th:  WS #17 Front & Back (Content Practice A/Content Vocabulary Lesson 3)
Thursday, March 19th:  (7th) Chapter 5 Test Wednesday, March 25th
Friday, March 20th:  (6th) Chapter 5 Test Thursday, March 26th


Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for Week of March 9th

Monday, March 9th: (7th)  None
Tuesday, March 10th:  (6th)  Content Practice A/B (Front & Back)
Wednesday, March 11th:  (7th)  Content Practice A/B (Front & Back)
Thursday, March 12th:  (6th)  None
Friday, March 13th:  (7th)  None

Saturday, March 14th:   10:00 to 2:00 Spring Fling at JEJ Moore Middle School

Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for Week of March 2nd

Monday, March 2nd:  (6th) WS "The Genetic Code"

Tuesday, March 3rd:  (7th)  WS "The Genetic Code"
Wednesday, March 4th: (6th)  None
Thursday, March 5th:  (7th) None

Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for the Week of February 23rd

Monday, February 23rd:  No Homework
Tuesday, February 24th:  No Homework

All Science Fair Projects Due This Week!

Homework for Week of February 9th

Monday, February 9th:  (7th)  Work on Science Fair Project
Tuesday, February 10th:  (6th)  Chapter 4 Test & Science Fair Project Due Monday, Feb. 16th
Wednesday, February 11th:  (7th) Chapter 4 Test on Friday February 13th
Thursday, February 12th:  (6th)  Chapter 4 Test & Science Fair Project Due Monday, Feb. 16th
Friday, February 13th:  (7th)  Science Fair Project Due on Tuesday, Feb. 17th

Homework for Week of February 2nd

Monday, Feb. 2nd:  (6th)  Back of Worksheet #7
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd:  (7th)  Work on Science Fair Project
Wednesday, Feb. 4th:  (6th)  Work on Science Fair Project
Thursday, Feb. 5th: (7th) Back of Worksheet #7
Friday, Feb. 6th:  (6th) Work on Science Fair Project

Homework for Week of January 26th

Monday-  No School
Tuesday - No School
Wednesday (6th Period)- Work on Science Fair Project (Due February 16th)
Thursday (7th Period)- Work on Science Fair Project (Due February 17th)
Friday (6th Period) - Work on Science Fair Project (Due February 16th)

Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Week of January 19th

Tuesday, Jan. 20th:  Exam Review Day (ALL PERIODS 1-7)
Wednedsday, Jan. 21st:  1st/3rd Period Exams
Thursday, Jan. 22nd:  2nd/4th Period Exams
Friday, Jan. 23rd:  6th/7th Period Exams

Science Fair Hypothesis & Variables are Past Due.  Please turn in ASAP.
Final Due Date:  February 16th & 17th (Grading Rubric Coming Home Soon)

Monday, Jan. 26th: No School for Students
Friday, Jan. 30th:  Reports Cards

Homework for Week of January 12th

Monday, January 12th:  Begin Exam Review (Finish NOS Chapter #1-21 for Homework)
Tuesday, January 13th:  Exam Review C2 (#1-27)/Science Fair Hypothesis and Variables Due Thursday
Wednesday, January 14th:  Exam Review C2 (#1-27)/Science Fair Hypothesis and Variables Due Friday
Thursday, January 15th:  Study for Exam
Friday, January 16th:  Study for Exam

Next Week's Schedule:

Monday, Jan. 19th:  School Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 20th:  Exam Review Day (ALL PERIODS 1-7)
Wednedsday, Jan. 21st:  1st/3rd Period Exams
Thursday, Jan. 22nd:  2nd/4th Period Exams
Friday, Jan. 23rd:  6th/7th Period Exams


Science Textbook Online
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
User Name:  vascistudent
Password:  science2013
Chose the book with the snow leopard on the front.

Homework for Week of January 5th

Monday, Jan. 5th:  Chapter 3 Test Friday, January 9th
Tuesday, Jan. 6th:  Chapter 3 Test Monday, January 12th
Wednesday, Jan. 7th:  Chapter 3 Test Friday, January 9th
Thursday, Jan. 8th:  Chapter 3 Test Monday, January 12th
Friday, Jan. 9th:  Begin Exam Review (Complete NOS Chapter #1-21 for Homework)